JPS61258589A - Image reproducing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reproduce a desired image information promptly and successively by making a bar-code read through a read means after selecting images information to be watched by seeing index-information and by producing a series of controlling signal through a controller and then by reproducing said signal after supplying it to a reproducer. CONSTITUTION:If a power source switch is turned ON, a computer 3 reads a program from a data recorder 4 and goes in the state of waiting for inputting. Destination is selected successively through photographs 12a-12f of a guidebook 11. In other words, when a bar-code reader tip 1 is abutted on the bar-codes 13a to slide along its bar-codes, the bar-code is converted into numeric data by a bar-code reading interface 2 and the computer 3 converts its data into chapter number corresponding to video disk and supplies a player interface 5 as a central command together with reproducing mode signal and also converts datawise to match the input-port pin allocations of a video disk player 6. The player 6 reads the image signal and the sound signal of the chapter numbers specified by read head and outputs to a television receiver 7.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an image reproduction method, and a method for selectively reproducing desired image information from a large number of image information recorded on a special video disc, video tape, laser disc, etc. This invention relates to an image reproduction method suitable for.

[Description of the Prior Art] In recent years, various image information devices using video discs, video tapes, laser discs, etc. as media have become widespread.

As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, the transmission of information through images is much faster and more reliable than the transmission of information through RF FL or literature, and is especially useful for travel information, product information, wedding venue information, etc. It is effective for various types of guidance.

[Problems to be solved by the invention] However, conventional image information devices require several steps of operation before calling up the desired image information, and for example, they are placed at a travel agency store and visitors can view them freely. Even if you do this, those few steps are cumbersome for someone who is operating the device for the first time, and the reality is that it is not used often.

[Solving the Problems] Therefore, the present invention provides a reproducing device that reproduces image information from a recording medium recording a plurality of image information, and a reproducing device that reproduces image information from a recording medium that records the image information, and index information related to the image information that corresponds to each image information. an index stage for displaying together with the barcode set in
The above problem is solved by using a control means that controls the tf reproduction device to reproduce the image information.

[Operation] That is, in the present invention, first, the user selects the image information to be viewed, for example, the guide information of the destination destination by looking at the index information using characters, figures, photographs, etc. The barcode is read by a reading means such as a reading pen, and the control device generates a series of control signals based on the read barcode, and supplies this to a playback device such as a video disc player to read the selected signal. Play the image information.

[Examples] The details of the present invention will be explained below based on illustrated examples. 1st
Figure (A) is a block diagram of an image reproducing device according to the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a pen-shaped barcode reader, which has a light source and a light receiving section inside. 2 is a barcode reader interface that converts the read signal supplied from the barcode reader 1 into corresponding numerical data. 3 is a so-called personal computer which, according to a program read from a cassette or floppy data recorder 4, inputs numerical data supplied from a barcode reader interface 2 into a corresponding chapter 1 number (a number indicating the storage position of the image information). It is converted and supplied as a control command together with an operation mode control signal to the player interface 5 from the printer output port (parallel output port specified by Centronics). The player interface 5 converts the supplied control commands to match the pin assignment of the remote control input port of the video disc player 6, and supplies the commands to the player 6.

A television receiver 7 displays various output data from the personal combination unit 3 or image information from the video disc player 6 supplied via the computer 3.

FIG. 2 shows the external appearance of the travel guide book 11 serving as the indexing means and the aforementioned barcode reader 1. In the figure, 12a~
Reference numeral 12f indicates photographs of various places as index information, and image information explaining the details of these places is recorded in each chapter of a video disc (not shown) together with audio. 1
3a-13f is a barcode, and the index information 12a
-12f, respectively, and represents an identification number assigned to each piece of image information indicated by the index information 12a to 12f.

The operation of this device will be explained with reference to FIG. 1(B). First, turn on the power switch (not shown) and start the device (
Step 31). At this time, if an automatic loading program is stored in the ROM of the personal computer 3, the computer 3 automatically reads the program from the data recorder 4, stores it in the RAM, and then executes it to input the program. It will be in a waiting state.

Next, the guidebook 11 and the barcode reader 1 are handed over to the visitor or the like. The visitor is shown in photos 12a-12 on each page.
Select the destination using f, etc.

Once the destination is determined, the tip of the barcode reader 1 is brought into contact with the barcode 13a displayed below the photo, for example 12a, and is slid laterally at an appropriate speed. As a result, the thick lines and thin lines of the barcode 13a are read, and as described above, the barcode reader interface 2 converts them into numerical data corresponding to the contents, for example, data called rooolJ (step 32).

This numerical data is supplied to the personal computer 3, which converts this numerical data into a corresponding chapter number of the video disc and supplies it to the player interface 5 as a control command along with a signal instructing the playback mode. (Step 33). Then, the player interface 5 converts this control command into data to match the input port pin assignment of the video disc player 6 and supplies it to the player 6 (step S4), and the player 6 performs a playback operation in response to the control command. The reading head is moved to read out the image signal and audio signal of the designated chapter number. These signals are supplied to the television receiver 7 via the switching circuit of the personal computer 3, and the images and sounds are output.

Furthermore, if the user wishes to view another guide image, etc., the tip of the barcode reader 1 is brought into contact and slid on the barcode 13 in the same manner. As a result, a new control command is supplied to the video disc player 6, and new image and audio signals are read out and output by the receiver 7.

In the above description and drawings, the barcode reader interface 2, the personal computer 3, and the player interface 5 are shown as separate entities, but it is also possible to use these components as one unit.

[Effects] As explained above, according to the present invention, desired image information can be quickly and successively reproduced by simply sliding the barcode reading means over the barcode displayed together with the index information. , it is possible to maximize the effectiveness of image information equipment.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The figures show an example of an image reproduction system according to the present invention, with FIG. 1(A) being a block diagram, FIG. 1(B) being an operation flowchart, and FIG. 2 being an external view of a guidebook and a barcode reader. 1.2...Barcode reading means, 4...
- Control means, 6... Playback device, 11...
...index means.

Claims (1)

[Claims] a reproducing device for reproducing image information from a recording medium recording a plurality of image information; an indexing means for displaying index information related to the image information together with a barcode set corresponding to each image information; and the barcode. An image reproducing method comprising: a reading means for reading a barcode; and a control means for controlling the reproducing device to reproduce the image information based on the read barcode.