JPS6184781A - Picture processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To increase amusement or learning efficiency by reading picture data recorded in a part of a sheet and displaying pictures on a displayer so as to be able to draw figures on the displayer using the pictures operating keyboards and others. CONSTITUTION:When a picture data input card 16 is inserted into the groove of a card reader 14 in the direction of an arrow and moved through it, a CPU executes the card data input routine and inputs the card data into a RAM. Then, the CPU executes the basic routine of the card data processing and displays a static picture on a displayer based on the card data in the RAM. After that, as the CPU waits for the keys or the cursor to be operated, a user can not only draw figures using the static picture by operating the keys and the cursor but also store, record, reproduce or print the result of the drawing.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an image processing device suitable for use in entertainment, learning, etc., which reads image information recorded on a part of a sheet and displays an image on a display surface. [Prior Technology] Conventionally, various games have been created by making it possible to draw images using images on the display screen by operating a keyboard or the like, thereby improving entertainment value or improving the learning rate. Cassette tapes, magnetic disks, semiconductor memories, and the like have been used as means for inputting information to devices and the like.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

However, according to the above-mentioned conventional technology, when various variations in information content are desired, if an information input means is prepared for each variation, not only is it time consuming to replace it, but it is also expensive. There is a problem in that if a single information input means stores information including several variations, it takes time and effort to access.

[Means to solve problems]

This invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and displays image information on a display surface by reading image information recorded magnetically on a part of a sheet of a card, book, etc. The image processing apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that it is possible to draw a diagram using the image χ on the display screen by key operation, kernel operation, etc. a sheet having an information recording section 7 recording image information specifying the image information; (cl) a first storage device that stores image information read by the reading device; (d1) a second storage device that stores a program;
tg) a processing device for controlling image display on this display device, the processing device comprising: a display device that generates command information based on manual operations; a process of acquiring the image information from the device and displaying the image on the display surface;
The apparatus includes a process for taking in the command information χ and drawing a drawing using the image on the display surface according to the program.

Further, the image processing device of the present invention includes a sheet having an information recording section storing image information specifying an image to be displayed; a reading means χ for reading the image information from the information recording section; (a display device having a c11 surface; (d) a coupling device with the memory back; a central processing unit that operates according to a program, a random access memory, a keyboard that generates key operation information in response to key operations, and a cursor operation device that generates cursor movement control information in accordance with appropriate operations; When the memory puncture is combined, the central processing unit can be implemented in a form including a small general-purpose computer that operates according to the first program instead of the second program, and in this case, the first program is: A process of reading the image information into the random access memory via the reading means, a process of successively retrieving the image information from the random access memory and displaying the image on the display screen, and the key operation information. and a process for controlling drawing using the image on the display surface based on the cursor movement control information.

[Effect]

According to the configuration of the present invention, it is possible to create an image directly on the display screen using the displayed image 1& by key operation and cursor operation. For example, you can move the image pattern to a desired position, rotate it, enlarge it or reduce it,
It is possible to erase a part of an image pattern, extract it to another position, draw points, lines, circles, squares, etc. on one image pattern, and color it. In this case, if you prepare one or more sheets Y for each entertainment or learning theme in advance, you can display doll shapes, vehicle shapes, etc. as image patterns for drawing games, or display pattern blocks, etc. Different entertainment or learning activities can be easily carried out for each sheet or set of sheets, such as building or arranging them, or displaying animal shapes and writing the corresponding words. When carrying out the present invention using a small general-purpose computer as described above, the small general-purpose computer can be transformed into a game device or a learning device by simply preparing a seat and a memory bag. Entertainment or learning activities can be carried out anywhere.

Moreover, by taking advantage of the expandability of small general-purpose computers, a variety of additional functions can be obtained by combining them with cassette tape devices, printers, sound generators, and the like.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 shows an image processing apparatus χ according to an embodiment of the present invention.
, a card reader 14 , an image information input card 16 ,
Display devices 18 and 7 are included.

As shown in the detailed configuration 7 in FIG. 2, the small general-purpose computer 10 has a keyboard with a keypad including a large number of keys on the top surface of the main body. As the cursor controller used to move the cursor up, down, left and right, instead of using the key η, an appropriate device such as a joystick or a mouse can be used.

The computer main body is provided with a receiving slot for receiving the lower part of the memory bag 12, and a coupling device (connector device) for coupling the lower end electrode part of the memory bag 12 to the circuit inside the computer is provided in this receiving slot. ) is provided with a built-in memory that stores programs, etc., and a signal processing circuit for the card reader 14, and has a built-in memory bag 12 that is connected to the signal processing circuit at its upper end. A jack station is provided.

The card reader 14 has a long and slender body that can be held with one hand, and the central part extending in the longitudinal direction of the body has a
A deep groove is provided for inserting the image information manual card 16. The opening 28a at one end of the groove widens outward in order to facilitate card insertion. Further, a reading head (not shown) for reading information from the information recording section of the card 16 is provided at an appropriate location within the groove 4. This read head is connected to one end of the cord I, and is connected to the signal processing circuit in the memory back 12 when it is inserted and coupled to the plug 32 at the other end of the cord F'. ing.

Note that when the magnetic recording 7 is used as the recording method of the information recording section as described later, the reading head becomes a magnetic reproducing head.

The image information input card 16 is made of, for example, 85-size paper or plastic, and has a pattern writing section 3 on its front side.
4. A graphic writing section and an information recording section are provided. In the pattern writing section A, several patterns 34m to be displayed are written side by side, as shown in FIG. 3(A). The pattern written in the pattern writing section 34a may be any arbitrary pattern such as a doll figure, weather symbol, vehicle figure as shown in Fig. 4(A), a pattern pronk as shown in Fig. 4(B), etc. It's good. Further, in the graph ink writing section 36, arbitrary items such as computer graphics patterns, world maps, Japanese maps, a, vehicle figures in sequence, etc. can be written. Width 6 affixed to the card surface
．． It consists of a magnetic tape of 5 mm (mm) in diameter, as shown in FIG. A CD is recorded. In this example, approximately 10 bytes of data can be recorded as the system parameter data PD, and approximately 400 bytes can be recorded as the graph ink command and data CD.
Byte data can be recorded.

As an example, if the system parameter data PD is 10 hides, each byte can have the following functions: (1) Oth and 1st bytes These bytes This shows how many data (bytes) there are in total to be recorded in the information recording section.

This is necessary for reading error checking, data transfer, etc.

(2) 2nd and 3rd bytes These bytes include the card type, number of cards, whether or not cards can be added, etc. Here, the number of cards is the number of cards required for a particular entertainment or learning activity, and is usually one card, but in some cases multiple cards (card cents) may be used. In addition, whether or not to add a card indicates whether or not one card is used in principle, but it is also possible to import information from other cards for supplementary use. 5th byte These bytes contain the initial size of the pattern, pattern placement (-column, random, etc.), cursor movement step (width the cursor moves with one cursor key operation), etc.7
(4) 6th and 7th bytes These bytes include kernel data, speed, etc.), figure rotation, inversion, enlargement, reduction, color change, etc., musical tone, human voice, effect. They ask whether it is possible to generate sounds or not, to erase figures, to add weight to voices, etc.

(5) Eighth and Ninth Bytes These bytes indicate the initial color of the screen (border color, back color, pattern color, etc.), whether or not the bank color can be changed, etc.

When creating a card, the basic operation of the system can be determined by specifying the data contents of the Oth to 9th bytes as described above.

On the other hand, as a graph ink command and data CD,
There may be something like the arrow Ill ~ (4) fi + screen setting command This includes cursor display, image deletion, pattern initial coordinate specification, graph ink range specification, screen status (color or
There are commands such as setting (black and white), reading and displaying card information, and specifying coordinates for hazzles. Here, the command to read and display card information is to instruct that a figure that prompts the start of the reading operation of car information (for example, a figure showing state 7 of entering the card league into the card league) to be displayed on the screen. be.

(2) Graphic commands include dots, lines, squares, box fill, circles, paint, tile paint, pattern inversion or rotation, block color specification, etc. There is a command.

(3) Other commands These include no operation, single character display, enlarged character display, title message display, enlarged title display,
There are commands such as reading sound data.

(4) Data This includes streak light data, character (one character or character string) data, pattern data, sound data, cursor data, color data, coordinate data, speed data, etc. Here, the pattern data is data that specifies each pattern written in the pattern writing section. ,
Further, cursor data is data that specifies the shape, color, etc. of the cursor.

When creating a card, use the various commands and data described above to, for example, specify what pattern, in what color, and in what position on the screen.
Under the title ``Program'', the basic functions are described for each mode such as block mode and Ben mode. The description on the back of the card 16 may include explanatory matters for each card, but since there are some matters that are common to multiple cards, for example, if there are 12 card readers, each card's An instruction manual that uniformly explains the handling of the system and cards may be constructed using the trowel.

The display device 18 consists of a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device attached to the small general-purpose computer 10.
If an F-controller or the like is provided, a home television receiver or the like can also be used.

FIG. 5 shows a system path 40 in a small general-purpose computer 10 which shows the circuit configuration 2 of the image processing device described above.
includes a central processing unit (CPU) 42 and a ROM (read/read memory).
only memory) 44, RAM (random access memory) 46, interface circuit section for cassette tape #48, interface circuit diagram for printer 52, Kisey F interface circuit for keyboard I, display device 18 A video interface circuit and a sound generator ω are coupled. The video RAM 62 coupled to the video interface circuit section is connected to the display device [18].
This is a screen-specific memory that stores image information corresponding to the screen.

The memory back 12 is also coupled to the system path 40 via the aforementioned coupling wave #. Memory back 12ha, 6th
As shown in the figure, an RO that stores image processing programs, etc.
It includes an M section B and a signal processing circuit section for processing read signals from the reading head 14A of the card reader 14. In the signal processing circuit (equipment), the wire is the reading head 14.
An amplifier 70 amplifies the read signal from A and shapes the waveform of the output of the amplifier and converts it into an analog/digital (A/
D) Is the converting circuit, 72, the real data from episode @70? Serial/parallel to convert to parallel data
The S/P converter circuit 74 is a buffer circuit having functions such as temporarily storing parallel data from the circuit 72. In reality, there is one memory in the memory storage 12, and most of it is used in the ROM section.
The remaining portion is used as temporary storage means within the buffer circuit 74.

Programs and data stored in the ROM section M include the following (11 to (11)).

(X) Initialization routine This is for initializing the system.

(2) Card information import routine This routine is for importing read information from the card 16 from the buffer circuit 74 to the RAM 46 via the system path 40.

(3) Basic routine for card information processing This is for sequentially reading out and processing the card information stored in the RAM 46 and displaying a still image on the screen of the display device 18, as described below. Routines and unique data are used as appropriate. Card command/key command F' processing routine This is a processing routine for commands input from the card 16 and commands input from the keypad. The processing contents differ depending on each mode such as , pen mode, copy mode, memory mode, etc.

(5) Graphic processing subroutine This subroutine is used to draw and color dots, lines, circles, rectangles, etc., and to control the rotation, reversal, and movement of patterns.

(6) Cassette tape input/output converter This is for recording on the tape device 48 or playing back from the cassette tape device 48 onto the screen.

(7) Printer routine This is used to make a color or monochrome hard copy of a drawn picture using the printer 52.

(8) Sound generation routine This is for generating musical sounds, human voice sounds, sound effects, etc. using the sound generator ω.

(9) Basic human output calculation This is for processing key input, cursor input, excavation sound output, etc.

(10) Title Display Routine This is for displaying a title such as "Graphic Card" on the screen.

(1]) Unique data This includes pattern data for drawing the aforementioned figure to encourage card information reading, pattern data for title display, basic pattern data for drawing basic circles, squares, etc.

In FIG. 5, the CPU 42 normally operates according to the program in the ROM 44, but the system path 4
When the memory back 12 is connected to the memory back 12, the system will operate according to the program in the ROM section in the memory back 12 instead of the program in the ROM 44. That is, the CPU 42 initializes the system by the above-mentioned initialization routine, r H on the screen
Display the menu of it Any Key J. Then, when the user presses any key χ on the keyboard, the above-mentioned graphic prompting the user to read the card information is displayed on the screen.As shown in FIG. When the card is inserted in the direction χ and passed there, the CPU 42 executes the above-mentioned card information import routine and imports the card information into the RAM 46.

Next, the CPU 42 executes the basic card information processing routine described above, and displays a still image on the screen based on the card information in the RAM 46. The still image displayed in this case is determined by the card used; if a particular card is used, the still image will appear on top of it, for example in Figure 4 (A).
) or (B).

After this, the CPU 42 waits for key operations, cursor operations, etc., and the user can draw using the above-mentioned still images by key operations and cursor operations, and also request to memorize, record, playback, print, etc. the drawing results. can be done.

As an example, the ROM section 64 and the information content of each card can be used as 271 sets of 12 cards (1st to 12th) for entertainment or learning activities. If specified, the 2nd to 40th cards set block mode, the 5th to 70th cards set Ben mode, the 8th card set copy mode, the 9th card set text mode, and the 10th card set memory mode and save mode. - You can run each loading mode. Here, the functions and operations for each mode are as follows.

(1) Block mode In this mode, a repeating number of blocks (patterns) 7 as shown in FIG. For example, operate the cursor key v to place the cursor on the desired block (in this case, plus (-)
You can grab the block by pressing Space Par SR (which is H mark), then press Carnor key ρ.
You can move the grabbed block to a desired position within the frame of the screen by operating , and press Space: -5By to fix the block there. In addition, you can erase blocks with the BS key, change the color of the block with the 5 ELECT key, rotate the block with the return key RT, reverse the block with the stop key 5 TOP, and use the tab key T
Operations such as enlarging block 7 with AB are possible. Therefore, by a combination of these operations, any color damage can be achieved. (2) Pen mode In this mode, you can draw lines, boxes, circles, etc., as well as painting, background color settings, and tiling. etc. can also be done. In other words, when you press key F5, the kernel changes to a pen mark, and key 5 is pressed.
After deciding the color with ELECT, you can decide the line type and draw the line using the carol key 22.Here, to decide the line type, for example, set Space Par SB to Gocho and a thin solid line, and press Key 5HIFT and Space Par. If you press SB and SB at the same time, a thick solid line will appear.

(3) Copy mode In this mode, you can extract a part of a block or a part of a picture you have drawn and move it to another location (copy). In other words, when you press the F3 key, the carnol changes to a square mark. Instead, you can grab the part surrounded by this mark with the Space Par SB and fix it somewhere else, just like you would a block.

(4) Print mode In this mode, when the printer 52 is used as a color printer, press the keys CTRL and P simultaneously to print a color hard copy, and as the printer 52 is used as a monochrome printer and press the keys CTRL and M as the calf. You will each get a hard copy of Nanakuro.

(5) Character mode In this mode, alpha ind, hiragana, katakana, mark, etc. can be written in 2 different sizes (-q).For example, if you press key F4, the cursor changes to a "" mark and the character key By pressing , you can display lowercase alpha-indic letters on the screen. Then, as in the case of the blocks described above, processing such as movement, rotation, color change, etc. can be performed on desired characters.

(6) Memory mode In this mode, the steps and movements of a drawn picture can be stored in the 7RAM 46, or read from there and reproduced on the screen.

(7) Save/Load Mode In this mode, you can record your drawings on a cassette tape, read them out from there, and save them on the screen. In this case, there are two possibilities: saving the picture while it is still, and saving the picture in the same way as in memory mode.

FIG. 7 shows an image processing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. The device in this example differs from the device in Figure 1 in that it is constructed as a special-purpose machine without using a small general-purpose computer, and similar parts to those in Figure 1 are given the same reference numerals for details. Further explanation will be omitted.

The painter processing device 80 is provided with a group of keys 82 on the top surface of the main body, and is also provided with a joystick as a carnol operation device. Further, the main body is provided with a groove for reading image information from between the information recording sections of the i+S''J information card 16, and is also provided with a receiving opening U for receiving the memory bag 12. Furthermore, the main body includes a reading means for reading image information from the card 16, a storage device for storing the read information, and the aforementioned CPU 42.
As in the case of FIG. 1, the image display device 18 includes a processing device and the like that performs the same functions as those shown in FIG.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, but can be implemented with various improvements or changes.

For example, reading the card 16 may be moved mechanically by a card drive motor or the like, or the card may be fixed and the reading head may be moved. Further, the cart'reader and the memory puncture may be integrated.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to read the image information recorded on a part of the sheet and display the image on the display surface, and also to perform drawing using the image on the display surface by key operation and cursor operation. Therefore, different entertainment or learning activities can be performed for each seat or for each set of seats, and the entertainment, playability, and learning efficiency are greatly improved.

Furthermore, when this invention is implemented using a small general-purpose computer 7, if the memory bag 7 which is detachable from the computer and has a data reading function is used, it can be used anywhere there is a small general-purpose computer by simply preparing a sheet and a memory bag. In cases where you can engage in entertainment or learning activities, if you store an information reading processing program in the ROM section of the memory block, you can use 7.
- The hardware can be simplified, which is extremely beneficial in making the memory space smaller and lighter. Furthermore, if you take advantage of the extensibility of computer functions, you can easily add functions such as generating musical tones, human voice sounds, sound effects, etc. during display, recording/playing display images, and printing. It can be functionalized.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an image processing device according to a bit+ example of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a top view of a small general-purpose computer, and FIG.
) and (B) are plan views showing the front and back sides of the image information input card, respectively, and FIGS. 4 (A) and (B) are plan views showing different examples of descriptions on the pattern δ pin mounting part of the image information input card. Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration in the @ position of Figure 1, Figure 6 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration in the memory back, and Figure 7 is another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10...Small general-purpose computer, 12...Memory puncture, 14...Card reader, 16...ll1li
Image information input card, 18...Display device. Applicant Foundation: Yamaha Music Promotion Association Tokyo Magnetic Printing Co., Ltd. Nippon Gakki Mfg. Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. (a) a sheet having an information recording section recording image information specifying an image to be displayed; (b) reading means for reading the image information from the information recording section; (c) a first storage device that stores image information read by the reading means; (d) a second storage device that stores a program; (e)
(f) a display device having a display surface; and (g) a processing device for controlling image display on the display device, the first memory comprising: a process of importing the image information from the device and displaying the image on the display surface;
An image processing apparatus comprising: a process of taking in the command information and controlling drawing using the image on the display surface according to the program. 2. (a) a sheet having an information recording section recording image information specifying an image to be displayed; (b) a memory bag having a built-in memory storing a first program; (c) a display device having a display surface; (d) a coupling device with the memory back; a program memory storing a second program; The coupling device is equipped with a central processing unit that operates according to a program, a random access memory, a keyboard that generates key operation information in response to key operations, and a cursor operation device that generates cursor movement control information in response to appropriate operations. When combined with a memory back, the computer includes a small general-purpose computer in which the central processing unit operates according to the first program instead of the second program, and the first program is read through the reading means. loading the image information into the random access memory;
A process of reading the image information from the random access memory and displaying the image on the display surface, and controlling drawing using the image on the display surface based on the key operation information and the cursor movement control information. An image processing apparatus characterized in that the central processing unit executes the processing.