KR20010085142A - Operating Method for Portable Electric News Paper Reader - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for operating a portable electronic newspaper terminal is provided to receive, store and display news information transmitted through mobile communication network. CONSTITUTION: A portable electronic newspaper terminal consists of an RF amplifier(11), a transmitting/receiving frequency synthesizer(12), a demodulator(13), a character processor(15), a voice processor(16), the first memory(RAM)(19), the second memory(ROM)(21), a display unit(20), and a microprocessor(14). The RF amplifier(11) amplifies and outputs a radio transmitting signal. The transmitting/receiving frequency synthesizer(12) downconverts the frequency of the output signal of the RF amplifier(11) or upconverts the frequency of the transmitting signal. The demodulator(13) demodulates the output signal of the transmitting/receiving frequency synthesizer(12). The character processor(15) executes character processing for the output signal of the demodulator(13). The voice processor(16) executes voice processing for the output signal of the demodulator(13). The first memory(19) stores the data outputted from the character processor(15). The second memory(21) contains an operating program for the portable electronic newspaper view apparatus. The display unit(20) displays a specific data file stored in the first memory(19). The microprocessor(14) displays a specific data file among the data files stored in the first memory(19) in the display part(20) according to a command signal from a key input part(22).

Description

Operating Method for Portable Electric News Paper Reader

The present invention relates to a method for operating a portable electronic newspaper viewing device, and in particular, a portable electronic newspaper viewing device capable of displaying news information provided wirelessly on a flat panel display using a portable electronic newspaper viewing device providing a wireless transmission / reception function. It is about the operation method.

Newspapers are regular publications for the rapid spread of news reports on social events.These media have the longest history of delivering opinions, commentary, and entertainment to the general public with regular continuity in addition to the facts that attract readers. (Mass media).

These newspapers are divided into daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, and monthly newspapers according to the publication intervals, and are divided into morning newspapers and evening newspapers according to the publication time. In addition, according to the content and purpose of publication, it is classified into news newspaper, economic newspaper, sports newspaper, etc., again, the general newspaper for general readers is a so-called special newspaper, such as student newspaper. In the case of general newspapers, there are newspapers and local newspapers that cover the whole country, depending on the area of sale.

The newspaper production process may have a number of methods, but the most commonly used production method is as follows.

[take]

First of all, the production of newspapers begins with the news coverage. Outside reporters in the editorial section of the editorial board conduct their activities according to their duties, select the ones with the greatest interest from the public, write articles using a computer, and input them into the host computer of the newspaper.

[Edit, alignment]

Subsequently, the host computer of the newspaper company can accumulate, manage, and search the inputted articles, and the inputted articles are inputted into the article file after each section manager of the editorial office opens the corresponding screen to check and correct the contents. The editorial department of the newspaper edits the page according to the amount of the article, and the collaborator works by opening the article contents. The editors and operators in charge of each page call up the articles, photos, titles, etc. to the typesetting terminal and finish the article layout in the same manner as the newspaper pages.

[Printing, shipment]

After typesetting, check the text and contents through the output device, correct the wrong and print out the film. The film is sent to a plate for printing, where it is packaged and shipped. The process of producing and printing newspapers through a computer is called CTS (Computer Typesetting System). Today, all newspapers adopt this method.

However, such a printed newspaper has to go through the production process described above, and there is a limit to providing prompt information because it includes printing and sending a newspaper.

In addition, the development of image information services through television broadcasting, the development of voice information services through radio broadcasting, and the development of mobile communication networks and the Internet make the status of printed newspapers more difficult.

For example, each mobile service provider provides various information or advertisements to a personal mobile phone in real time through its mobile communication network, and can transmit and receive voice information or text information between mobile phone users.

In addition, through the Internet, a vast amount of digital information in each field can be exchanged or used as needed. In particular, the current Internet network tends to provide electronic newspapers in most existing newspapers. That is, a user of a computer may access a server of a newspaper of the Internet using a computer and then select or search for and read news information provided by the newspaper.

Such transmission of digital information using a mobile communication network, a personal mobile phone, a computer, and the Internet is faster than conventional print newspapers, and thus, logistics costs are being developed very rapidly.

However, these recent technologies also have some problems as follows.

First, the digital information transmission using the mobile communication network and personal mobile phone has the advantage of receiving digital information regardless of the user's current location because of the small size of the mobile phone. It is a trend. Therefore, even if the news information is delivered, there was a disadvantage that only to deliver the title or important matters of the news. In addition, even if a lot of news information can be delivered to read all the burden of the fee, and the memory capacity of the personal cell phone will have to be significantly improved.

Second, while the digital information transfer using computer and internet has the advantage of being able to use various and expansive information quickly, the user can use e-book operation program provided by each e-bookstore by using a computer that can access the internet. You must install it separately on your computer. Therefore, when traveling through public transportation such as trains, trains or buses, most people tend to read printed paper newspapers and magazines.

Third, modern society people live through various media in various kinds of information that are not necessary for them. It is difficult for these modern members of society to selectively view only the information that is necessary for them, and they have to check many newspapers and Internet sites in order to obtain the information that they need.

Under such circumstances, it is expected to develop a portable electronic newspaper viewing device that can receive and provide news information required by the user every set time unit.

An object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art mentioned above and to meet the expectations of the above-mentioned users, and has a notebook size so that the user is easy to carry, and transmits in a mobile telephone network It is to provide a method for operating a portable electronic newspaper viewing device that can receive and store the news information that is displayed.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for operating a portable electronic newspaper viewing device which can display on a display window when a user requests a display by receiving only news information set in advance.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method of operating a portable viewing device, which allows a user to set the currently displayed screen as bookmark reference information when the user reads stored information and exits the file.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a portable electronic newspaper viewing device according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a block diagram of a portable electronic newspaper viewing device according to the present invention.

3 is a conceptual diagram of a mobile communication network for using a portable electronic newspaper viewing device according to the present invention.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

10 antenna 11: high frequency amplifier

12 Transmit / Receive Frequency Synthesizer 13 Demodulator

14 microprocessor 15 character processing unit

16: voice processing unit 17: speaker

19: first memory

20: display unit 21: second memory

22: key input unit 31: electronic newspaper operator server

32: mobile phone operator server 33: mobile switching center

34: Visitor Location Register 35: Home Location Register

36a ~ 36n: base station 37a ~ 37n: portable electronic newspaper viewing device

In order to achieve the above object, the operation method of the portable viewing device according to the present invention comprises the steps of: the user of the portable electronic newspaper viewing device to request a news field to be serviced by the mobile telephone operator operating station; Transmitting the news information into a digital data file in an electronic newspaper operating station to the mobile telephone operator operating station; Wirelessly transmitting the news information to each portable electronic newspaper viewing device through a wireless communication network at the mobile telephone operator operating station; Receiving the news information in the portable electronic newspaper viewing device and determining whether the news information is in advance in the service field; When the portable electronic newspaper viewing device receives at least one or more pieces of the news information, storing the received news information, updating the list of all news information, and providing the updated list on the screen of the portable electronic newspaper viewing device. Is done.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described the configuration and operation of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a portable electronic newspaper viewing device according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a block diagram of a portable electronic newspaper viewing device according to the present invention. 2, a portable electronic newspaper viewing device according to the present invention includes a high frequency amplifier (11) for amplifying and outputting a wireless transmission signal at a predetermined amplification ratio; A transmission / reception frequency combining unit 12 which down-converts the frequency of the output signal of the high frequency amplifier 11 or up-converts the frequency of the transmission signal; A demodulator (13) for demodulating the output signal of the transmit / receive frequency synthesizer (12); A character processor 15 for character-processing the output signal of the demodulator 13; A voice processor 16 for voice processing the output signal of the demodulator 13; A first memory (RAM) 19 for storing data output from the character processor 15; A display unit 20 for displaying a specific data file stored in the first memory (RAM) 19 in a predetermined display area; The microprocessor 14 is configured to display a specific data file among the data files stored in the first memory (RAM) 19 on the display unit 20 according to a command signal of a key input unit 22. Here, the operating program of the portable electronic newspaper viewing device according to the present invention is embedded in the second memory (ROM).

Here, the key input unit 22 includes a selection key for selecting a desired digital data file, a page up key for moving the current screen to the next screen, and a screen for moving the current screen to the previous screen. Page down key, and so on.

In addition, a voice output device such as a speaker 17 or an earphone may be connected to the voice processor 16.

3 is a conceptual diagram of a mobile communication network for using a portable electronic newspaper viewing device according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, a mobile communication network for using the portable electronic newspaper viewing device of the present invention includes an electronic newspaper operator server 31 for providing an electronic newspaper article, that is, news information in a digital file format through a wired network, and A mobile telephone operator server 32 for transmitting news information transmitted from the newspaper operator server 31 to subscribers who have previously applied for each preset time; A mobile switching center (33) for switching and controlling a communication path according to the current position of the called party for the signal transmitted from the mobile telephone company server (32); Base stations 36a to 36n for wirelessly transmitting a signal transmitted from the mobile switching center 33 to a called party; It is composed of portable e-book terminals 37a to 37n which receive signals transmitted wirelessly from the base stations 36a to 36n in their area and listen to the display or audio signals under the control of the user.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described the operation of the portable electronic newspaper viewing device according to the present invention.

First, the user of the portable electronic newspaper viewing apparatuses 37a to 37n needs to apply to the mobile telephone company server 32 for the news field to be served as shown in FIG.

Table 1 below shows the news sectors and detailed classification according to an embodiment of the present invention, but can be changed as many as the intention of the operator.

Field Classification Remarks Major news Yonhap News, Hankook Ilbo, Dong-A Ilbo, Chosun Ilbo, JoongAng Ilbo, Trend Newspaper, Maeil Economy, Korea Economy, etc. politics National Assembly, political parties, civic groups economy Finance, Trade, Securities, KOSDAQ, Manufacturing, Ventures, etc. Social Central administration, local administration, education, etc. World UN, Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, Central and South America, Australia etc. Culture / Life Shopping, housing, hobby, entertainment, entertainment, movies, theater, art, etc. Telecommunication / Science Computer, car, communication, internet etc sports Soccer, baseball, basketball etc weather Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, etc

For example, a person named Hong Gil-dong could apply for the Chosun Ilbo for important news, financial finance, ventures, housing for culture, and all items of ICT / science.

On the other hand, the electronic newspaper operator server 31 converts various types of news information into digital data files, and simultaneously converts voice information corresponding to the contents of the news information files into digital data files. At this time, the electronic newspaper operator server 31 assigns a pre-classified identification code to the header of the news information file according to the field and item of the news information.

Subsequently, the electronic newspaper operator server 31 transmits the digital filed news information to the mobile telephone operator server 32.

The mobile telephone company server 32 wirelessly transmits the news information to each of the portable electronic newspaper viewing devices 37a to 37n via a wireless communication network composed of the mobile switching center 33 and the base stations 36a to 36n. For example, the mobile phone operator server 32 may broadcast the news information to a predetermined whole area wirelessly, or a multi-casting method of wirelessly transmitting the news information only to a specific area of the preset whole area. can be transmitted using a casting method.

Therefore, each portable electronic newspaper viewing device 37a to 37n receives the news information transmitted from the base station in its area. At this time, each portable electronic newspaper viewing device opens the header of the received news information file and determines whether to receive it according to the identification code included in the header. That is, only the news information of the service field applied in advance is received and stored. That is, the transmit / receive frequency synthesizer 12 shown in FIG. 2 converts the signal received through the antenna 10 to downlink frequency and transmits the signal to the demodulator 13. Subsequently, the demodulator 13 demodulates the output signal of the transmit / receive frequency synthesizer 12 and transmits the demodulated signal to the text processor 15 and the voice processor 16. The text processing unit 15 performs text processing on the output signal of the demodulator 13, and the voice processing unit 16 performs voice processing on the output signal of the demodulator 13. The first memory (RAM) 19 stores the character data output from the character processor 15. At this time, each portable electronic newspaper viewing device deletes at least one or more oldest news information within a range not exceeding the threshold, when the data amount of the currently stored news information exceeds the set threshold.

Subsequently, when the user manipulates the key input unit 22, the microprocessor 14 displays the specific data file desired by the user on the display unit 20.

Each portable electronic newspaper viewing device then updates the table of stored news information and provides the updated table to the display unit 20 of the portable electronic newspaper viewing device. Therefore, when the user selects a specific news information file from the table of contents displayed on the display unit 20, the microprocessor 14 drives the second memory (ROM) in which the operating program of the portable electronic newspaper viewing device is built, so that the first memory is loaded. Actual data of the news information file selected in (RAM) 19 is provided on the screen of the display unit 20.

Subsequently, the user may read news information that he / she wants to read by using the page up or page down key of the key input unit 22, and at the same time, the user may use the voice output device such as the speaker 17 or the earphone 18 to carry the portable information. The contents of the news information of the contents displayed on the electronic newspaper viewing device may be heard as voice information.

The portable viewing device according to the present invention described above provides the following effects.

First, when a user is carrying a portable electronic newspaper viewing device, the user can view digital news information transmitted and stored at a set time unit at any place.

Second, the user of the portable electronic newspaper viewing device can read only the news information he / she wants from among those received and stored only the news information of the field previously applied.

Third, when a user reads specific news information, the user may simultaneously provide voice information about the news.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention described above, the present invention may be implemented in the same manner by combining a conventional mobile phone and a simple terminal except for a device having a communication function in the portable electronic newspaper viewing device according to the present invention. .

In addition to the news information mentioned in the present invention, the mobile telephone network may be operated to provide contents such as cartoons, characters, geographic information, securities information, and the like.

Claims (5)

Requesting, by the user of the portable electronic newspaper viewing device, a news field to be served by the mobile telephone operator operating station; Transmitting the news information into a digital data file in an electronic newspaper operating station to the mobile telephone operator operating station; Wirelessly transmitting the news information to each portable electronic newspaper viewing device through a wireless communication network at the mobile telephone operator operating station; Receiving the news information in the portable electronic newspaper viewing device and determining whether the news information is in advance in the service field; When the portable electronic newspaper viewing device receives at least one or more pieces of the news information, storing the received news information, updating the list of all news information, and providing the updated list on the screen of the portable electronic newspaper viewing device. Portable electronic newspaper viewing device operating method characterized in that made. The method of claim 1, wherein the electronic newspaper operating station assigns a pre-classified identifier to a header of the news information file according to the field of the news information. The portable electronic newspaper viewing device of claim 1, wherein the portable electronic newspaper viewing device determines whether to receive the wirelessly transmitted news information according to an identifier included in a header of the news information file. Operating method. According to claim 1, When storing the news information in the portable electronic newspaper viewing device, if the data amount of the current news information exceeds a preset threshold, the oldest news information so that the data amount of the news information does not exceed the threshold Portable electronic newspaper viewing device operating method characterized in that to delete the file. The method of claim 1, further comprising: when the user selects a specific news information file in the table of contents, text data and / or voice data of the selected news information file is provided to the screen and / or the voice output device. Portable electronic newspaper viewing device operating method characterized in that.