JP2722871B2 - Electronic devices and electronic books - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an electronic information such as images
For de-Isupurei play that in, electronic equipment and its such as for learning
And about the e-book that is used to record, in particular electronic picture for infant
Related to drawing play equipment .

[0002]

Conventionally, a video to an external device, such as a TV, an electronic equipment so as to reproduce and output voice, a game, are used in the learning and the like.

[0003]

The object of the invention is to be Solved However, like this
Electronic equipment wants to display images such as characters
In such cases, complicated operations are required, and
It is not something that can be enjoyed easily by users such as infants who are not
won. The present invention can be easily operated by a user such as an infant.
That for the game, electronic devices, such as for learning and easy to use with it
E-book form that can be read operation of information to
It is intended to provide a state -of-the-art information carrier . further
Another object of the present invention is to simplify information such as replacement.
To provide an information carrier.

[0004]

An electronic device according to the present invention.
Is a book formed by binding or binding a plurality of sheets on which multiple pieces of visible information such as graphics, characters, and symbols are printed or described.
Use the book as signal information corresponding to the visible information
The electronic device has a built-in ROM in which
The author operates on the sheet and selects one piece of visible information.
And a signal from the detecting means.
Signal processing means for reading out signal information from the ROM in accordance with the above and outputting video and audio signals.

An electronic device according to another aspect of the present invention comprises a plurality of electronic devices.
Formed by binding multiple sheets with visible information
A setting section on which a book is placed;
One visible information by operating on the sheet placed on
Detecting means for detecting that the
Is an RO in which signal information corresponding to the visible information is recorded.
M, and the electronic device receives the signal from the detecting means.
Read predetermined signal information from the ROM according to the signal
Signal processing means for processing and outputting video signals
You.

[0006] An electronic device according to yet another aspect of the present invention.
Is a touch panel provided separately from the set unit.
And corresponding to the visible information selected by the operator
A fixed image is displayed on the monitor screen,
Give additional location information by operating on the touch panel
Specify the display position of the specified video on the monitor screen.
It is configured as follows.

On the other hand, the information carrier according to the present invention comprises
An e-book to be used with the
Sheets containing the report are bound to form a book
And signal information corresponding to the visible information is recorded.
It has a built-in ROM that connects to the electronic device.
Connected on the seat and selected by the operator on the seat
According to the operation, predetermined signal information is stored in the ROM from the electronic device.
It is configured to be supplied to the device.

[0008]

With the above arrangement, the electronic book of the present invention is set at a predetermined position of the electronic device, and the electronic book and the electronic book are set.
Connect the device with a connector and the required visual information of the e-book
(For example, a picture of the character, such as elephant) a page of sheet describing the Open. A selection operation such as an operator, such as infant to touch the desired positions of <br/> sheet surface by operating the touch pen or the like
When done, the electronic device detects the selected position and responds to it.
In response reads the signal information from the ROM (read-only memory element)
And outputs the video signal to an output reproduction device such as a television monitor to display a required image .
Also outputs audio signals and outputs required audio from speakers
I do. Turn the pages of the book, open other pages, and repeat the above selection operation to facilitate various required images
Display on a monitor or output the required audio
Can be .

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The construction of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. Figure 9 is a response example of the present invention, there is shown an overall schematic diagram of infant drawing plaything body. The electronic book (picture book) 1 is attached to and detached from a set portion 22 provided on the back cover side of the main body 21 of the drawing and play equipment for infants.
Set freely . Picture book 1 stitches multiple sheets 2 together
And is formed in the shape of a book.
Is multiple unit visible information such as various figures, characters, symbols, etc.
7 are described. In this example, elephants, monkeys, lions,
Trees, mountains, and clouds each constitute unit visible information 7.
The toy play equipment main body 21 is separate from the set 22
Touch panel 23 is provided for each
Operation used for stick 24, character position designation, etc.
Button 25, used to change the screen and character colors.
A slide volume 26 to be used is provided.

[0010] An operator such as an infant places the touch pen 9 on the sheet 2.
Touch the visible information 7 to be displayed by operating on the surface of
And the contact position of the touch pen 9 is the drawing and play equipment body for infants
21. As described later, picture book 1
The signal information corresponding to each of the unit visible information 7 described
An electronically recorded ROM is integrated into the
Corresponds to visible information 7 selected by touch pen 9 operation
The information of the signal to be transmitted is
Read through the connector. Read-out signal infants
Processed and output by the signal processing means of the main body 21
The signal is sent to the TV monitor 17 and displayed on the monitor screen.
The required image is displayed, or the required sound is output from the speaker 1
8 is output. In the drawing play equipment body 21 for infants,
If necessary, a built-in liquid crystal display 16 and a speaker 18 are built in.

The playing method is as follows. (1) Character printed on the surface of sheet 2 of picture book 1
Select the character 7 you want to display on the monitor from the data 7
Then, touch with the touch pen 9 . For example, to display the "elephant"
If you want , touch the place where the picture of "elephant" is printed . Then, according to this selection operation, the image of "elephant" is displayed
Signal information is read from the ROM contained in the picture book.
The signal is processed and sent to the monitor 17, and the image of "elephant" is displayed on the screen.
An image is displayed.

(2) Next, the touch pen 9 is moved to the touch panel 2
Moving on 3 on a television monitor 17 on the screen of the "elephant"
Position is moved, the should put the "elephant" to which position of the screen can be <br/> specified. Depending on the type of touch panel 23
Can be configured to perform the specified operation with the finger 11
Noh.

[0013] (3) Operation Then the "elephant" the joystick 24 can play to move on the screen.

[0014] (4) In the same manner, the other characters 7 (e.g. "monkey", "mountain", etc.) is output to the television monitor 17 screen, to configure a desired painting on the screen by appropriately placed Can be .

FIG. 1 shows an electronic book (for example, FIG. 9 ) of the present invention .
Corresponds to picture book 1 shown in FIG. ) Is an outer appearance perspective view of an embodiment of a. The electronic book 1 is formed by binding a plurality of sheets 2 on the front surface (both sides or one side) of which visible information 7 such as figures, characters, and symbols are printed by printing, and has a cover 3 on the outermost surface.
Are bound together. Spine 4 of this electronic book 1
Is partially cut out (in this example, a lower part), and terminals 5 are attached to the sheet 2 in an index shape for each page of the sheet 2. This terminal 5 is connected to the electronic book 1
To the main body of the electronic device (for example,
When set on the main body 21), it is connected to the connector of the main body .

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of an electronic book according to another embodiment. The electronic book 1 of this example has an index type terminal 6 at the bottom of each page of the sheet 2.
Is provided. Terminal 6 for such external connection
It is not limited to this example and aspects such as precedent can Rukoto adopt the appropriate configuration depending on the equipment and the connector format.

FIG . 3 and FIG.
Means for detecting the touch part selected by the selection operation.
It is a block diagram showing an example. The plurality of touch units 7 are, for example,
Printed on the surface of each sheet 2 of the picture book 1 described in FIG.
It corresponds to each of the characters 7, and the touch section 7
Is formed by printing with conductive paint or ink
Is done.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a touch panel selected using a touch pen.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration for detecting a touch portion . Reference numeral 7 denotes a conductive touch portion formed on the surface of the sheet 2 ,
During each of the conductive touch part 7 to the terminal 5, the wiring 8
More connected in series. The terminal 5 is connected to an external device (e.g., a child's drawing play equipment main body 2 shown in FIG. 9) via a connector .
1) Input signal detection of the control device 10 provided in
It is connected to the output circuit 14 (see FIGS. 5 to 8). Each of the wirings 8, 8,... Connecting the touch portions 7, 7,... Has a predetermined resistance value, and is connected to a specific touch portion 7 with a metal touch pen (dedicated pen) 9. by touching any touch unit 7 has either been selected <br/> by reading the voltage from the control unit 10 to the touch portion 7 is determined by the control device 10, the information processing is performed.

FIG. 4 shows a touch selected by touching a finger.
It is a block diagram showing an example of detecting a part . Each touch section
7, 7, ... are connected to the terminals 6 by the wirings 8, 8, ...
Tteso respectively connected in parallel, external instrumentation via a connector
Connected to the control device 10 of the device. in this case,
The control device 10 catches noise generated from the human body by touching the specific touch unit 7 with the finger 11 and determines which touch unit 7 is touching.

FIGS. 5 to 8 show an audiovisual electronic device for playing or learning according to the present invention (for example, the drawing and playing device for infants shown in FIG. 9).
The electronic book (picture book ) of the present invention is attached to the plaything body 21).
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration when the operation is performed. Of the reference numerals indicating the elements in the figure, 1, 5, 7,
9, 10 and 11 are used in common with FIGS . 1 to 4 and 9 . 12 is on each sheet 2 of the electronic book 1
The content of information corresponding to each of the visible information 7 described is stored in the electronic book 1 by a ROM . 13
Is a connector for wiring connection, and 14 is an operator's
An input signal detection circuit 15 for detecting a signal indicating the touch section 7 selected by the operation, and an input signal detection circuit 15 corresponding to the selection signal
A control circuit for reading necessary signal information from M12 and processing the signals to output video and audio signals, 16, 17 and 18 are output reproduction devices for reproducing the output of the control circuit 15, 16 is a built-in liquid crystal display, and 17 is a built-in liquid crystal display. A television monitor 18 is a speaker, and these symbols are commonly used in each drawing.

The electronic device shown in FIG. 5 and FIG.
Dedicated touch pen 9 is connected to the
In cooperation, a signal indicating which touch unit 7 has been selected is input.
The signal is transmitted to the force signal detection circuit 14. Detecting means using a finger 11 instead of the touch pen 9 may be employed. 7 and 8 show a case where bar code reading is used as the selection means . 5 and 7 show an electronic device with a built-in display , and FIGS. 6 and 8 show an external monitor.
The electronic device in the case where it is shown. The electronic device and the electronic book of the present invention can employ an appropriate one of the above various circuit configurations according to the characteristics, configuration, and purpose of the device.

[0022]

According to the electronic device and the electronic book of the present invention.
And, set the electronic book at a predetermined position of the electronic device body ,
The operator looks at the picture printed on the sheet surface and
A section in which visible information (for example, a picture of a character) is described
A selection operation such as touching a place with a touch pen or the like is performed. This
With a simple operation of the desired visual information is selected, this selection
Depending on the operation, required from ROM built in e-book
The signal information of the monitor is read out and processed.
The desired image is displayed on top. Very simple like this
You can play and learn by displaying images by operation.
It can be easily operated by anyone including children.
I have. In addition, the e-book supports the visible information on the sheet.
ROM that stores signal information
Various contents because it can be set detachably with the hook
Ebooks can be used.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a book showing one embodiment of an electronic book of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of a book showing another embodiment of the electronic book of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of an electronic book of the present invention using a touch pen.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of an electronic book of the present invention using fingers.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the electronic device and the electronic book of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the electronic device and the electronic book of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of an electronic device and an electronic book according to the invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of an electronic device and an electronic book according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a main body of a drawing and play equipment for infants according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... E- book , picture book 2 ... Sheet 3 ... Cover 4 ... Spin cover 5 ... Terminal 6 ... Terminal 7 ... Touch part , visible information , character 8 ... Wiring 9 ... Touch pen, dedicated pen 10 ... Control device 11 ... Fingers 12 ... ROM DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 ... Connector 14 ... Input signal detection circuit 15 ... Control circuit 16 ... Built-in liquid crystal display 17 ... TV monitor 18 ... Speaker 19 ... Bar code 20 ... Bar code reading pen 21 ... Infant drawing and play equipment main body 22 ... Set section 23 ... touch panel 24 ... joystick 25 ... operation buttons 26 ... slide volume

Claims (12)

(57) [Claims] 1. A graphic on a surface, characters, an electronic device together using a plurality of printing or the described sheet visible <br/> information and plural spelling combined and formed workbook symbols such, the book Records signal information corresponding to the visible information
And the electronic device is operated by an operator.
Operates on the sheet and selects one piece of visible information.
Detecting means for detecting the signal, and responding to a signal from the detecting means.
Flip and electronic device characterized by comprising a signal processing means for outputting the processed and video and audio signals read out signal information from the ROM. 2. A plurality of sheets on which a plurality of pieces of visible information are described.
A setting section for placing a book formed by binding sheets, and an operation
Is operating on the sheet placed on the set section.
Detection means for detecting that one piece of visible information has been selected
An electronic device having:
Built-in ROM storing signal information corresponding to information
And the electronic device responds to a signal from the detecting means.
Read predetermined signal information from the ROM
A signal processing means for outputting an image signal.
Electronic device. 3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising:
Has a separately provided touch panel, allowing the operator to
Display a predetermined image corresponding to the selected visible information on the monitor screen.
Display on the screen and operate on the touch panel.
Therefore, the display position of the predetermined image on the monitor screen is specified.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein
3. The electronic device according to claim 2. 4. The electron according to claim 1, wherein
An electronic book to be used with the device
When multiple sheets with information are formed by binding
In addition, an R in which signal information corresponding to the visible information is recorded
OM is built-in and connected to the electronic device via a connector
Connected, according to the selection operation on the sheet by the operator
Predetermined signal information is supplied from the ROM to the electronic device.
An electronic book reader characterized in that it is configured to
H. A touch means provided on a required portion of 5. to detect a selection operation by the operator <br/> surface of the sheet, and having a terminal provided in each of the sheet The electronic book according to claim 4 . 6. The electronic book according to claim 5 , wherein the terminal is an index type terminal provided by cutting out a part of the spine of the book. Claims wherein said terminals, wherein said is a terminal index type kicked set on the sheet
Electronic book according to 5 . 8. The sheet detecting device is provided on the sheet surface .
It was barcode symbol and including a dedicated pen to read this
According to claim 1, wherein the free it of any one
Electronic devices . 9. The built-in liquid crystal display and a speaker
Of claims 1 to 3 and 8, characterized in that it has further
The electronic device according to any one of the above . 10. An output from the signal processing device is supplied to an independently provided external monitor.
It is Te electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 8, characterized in. 11. An electronic device for use with an information carrier formed of a plurality of sheets stating a plurality of pieces of visible information in a stitched book shape, comprising: a setting unit for placing the information carrier; a touch pen; A touch panel arranged at a position separate from the unit, a detecting means for detecting a position of visible information selected by an operator operating the touch pen on the sheet, and a signal processing means for outputting a video signal or an audio signal The information carrier includes a storage element that stores signal information corresponding to the plurality of visible information, is connected to the electronic device via a connector, and has a predetermined signal according to an output of the detection unit. The information is read from the storage element, the signal processing unit performs signal processing to output a video signal or an audio signal, and the touch pen is operated on the touch panel. An electronic device configured to provide additional position information to the signal processing means. 12. An electronic device according to claim 11,
An information responsible body for use Te, the combined spelling plurality multiple sheets describing the visual information
The formed book body is integrated with the book body.
A storage element, and a terminal, wherein the storage element is
Signal information is recorded corresponding to the number of visible information.
In front of the sheet placed by the operator on the sheet
The signal corresponding to the visible information selected by operating the touch pen
Signal information from the storage element to the electronic device via the terminal.
Characterized by being configured to be read out
Information carrier.