KR20010092169A - Automatic icon generating method on a computer screen - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for automatically creating an icon on a computer screen is provided to offer an internet computer by unifying a computer main body and a monitor by storing a general chip-set for connecting to the internet in a monitor of the computer and selecting additional external devices as options. CONSTITUTION: In a unified type personal computer capable of being connected to the internet, a communication module(321) is operated in accordance with a key signal from a key input unit(310) and linked with a web browser for an internet connection. A memory unit(323) stores all sorts of program for operating the computer(323). A central control unit(322) performs a predetermined process as a reading and storing data by receiving an input of the key input unit, stores or reads data to the memory unit(323), controls a hardware by cooperating with the communication module, and executes softwares as a web browser. An image processing unit(324) processes an image signal of the computer. A display unit(325) receives the image signal from the image processing unit(324) and embodies the signal as a form being sensed by an eyesight.

Description

Automatic creation of icons on the computer screen {AUTOMATIC ICON GENERATING METHOD ON A COMPUTER SCREEN}

The present invention relates to a personal computer, and more particularly, to an integrated personal computer capable of internet access.

Recently, the demand for computers, especially personal computers, is increasing day by day with the use of the Internet. These personal computers are largely classified into desktop types that can be used on a desk and portable laptop types. In terms of price / performance, the desktop type is the mainstream of the personal computer market.

As is well known, a desktop computer consists of a monitor, a main body, and various peripheral devices such as a keyboard and a mouse, and the performance and performance of a personal computer's CPU and other chipsets are outstanding due to the large capacity and complexity of recent programs, especially simulation games. The trend is improving. These high-performance desktop computers are expensive in terms of price, and form a price that is more expensive for the general public to purchase. It is also true that it is an obstacle to the smooth dissemination and utilization of the Internet, and furthermore, the promotion of informatization in our society.

As a solution to this problem, a computer that has all the basic performance of a desktop computer but has a lower price than a desktop, such as a CPU, RAM, or a hard disk, is a computer-oriented computer (so-called Internet computer or national PC). ) Is widespread.

However, such an Internet computer is not a price that ordinary people, especially students or housewives can purchase freely. In other words, Internet computers that are in widespread use also have relatively high performance CPUs, RAMs, and hard disks for not only accessing the Internet but also for executing other programs. Disk drives, etc. are included as standard, which can be expensive for buyers who do not need these features.

In addition, a general desktop or Internet computer has a problem in that the main body and the monitor are separated separately, so that the monitor must be purchased separately from the main body, which may be an additional burden.

On the other hand, in recent years, TVs and so-called Internet TVs, which can simultaneously provide general Internet functions, are being provided to new apartments by housing suppliers such as apartments. However, since such Internet PCs merely add an Internet connection function to the conventional TV, the performance as an Internet computer is still at a low level. In addition, since these Internet TVs are supplied in large quantities along with the housing supply, the price reduction of Internet PCs will result in significant cost savings for suppliers.

Thus, there has been a demand for personal computers that are cheaper and have more functionality.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and by incorporating a basic chipset for connecting to the Internet in the internal space of a monitor of a general computer, the computer main body and the monitor are integrated, and an optional peripheral device is adopted. Its purpose is to provide an all-in-one personal computer capable of realizing an Internet-oriented entry-level PC with many functions.

In order to achieve this object, the present invention provides an integrated personal computer capable of internet access, comprising: key input means; A communication module driven according to a key signal from the key input means and interworking with a web browser for accessing the Internet; Memory means for storing various programs for operating the computer; Receives the input of the key input means, performs predetermined processing such as reading and storing data, and stores or reads data in the memory means, and co-operates with the communication module to control hardware and at the same time a web browser. Central control means for executing software; Image processing means for processing an image signal of the computer; It provides an integrated personal computer characterized in that it comprises a display means for receiving an image signal from the image processing means in a form that can be visually recognized.

1 is a schematic block diagram of a CRT-type integrated personal computer according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic block diagram of a TFT-LCD integrated personal computer according to another embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a schematic block diagram of a circuit board mounted to an integrated personal computer according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a view illustrating an embodiment in which the circuit board of FIG. 3 is mounted inside a CRT-type integrated personal computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment in which the circuit board of FIG. 3 is mounted inside the TFT-LCD integrated personal computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a view for explaining the operation of the touch screen keyboard according to the present invention;

7 shows that the keyboard icon is greatly enlarged after the operator touches the keyboard icon.

8 is a diagram illustrating a mouse implemented in a touch screen method. June

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100: CRT-type all-in-one personal computer

200: all-in-one personal computer of TFT-LCD type

300: circuit board

310: key input unit

320: mainboard

321: communication module

322 CPU

323: memory

324: image processing module

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 shows a schematic block diagram of a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) integrated personal computer 100 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 101 denotes a speaker, and reference numeral 102 denotes an I / O port to which a keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices can be connected. Although not shown, most functions corresponding to the main body of the conventional personal computer are implemented in the form of a circuit board (not shown) in the rear inner space of the integrated computer 100.

2 is a schematic block diagram of a TFT-LCD (Thin Film Transistor Liquified Crystal Display) integrated personal computer 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 201 denotes a speaker, and reference numeral 202 denotes an I / O port to which a keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices can be connected. The pedestal 203 serves to support the computer. Although not shown, most functions corresponding to the main body of the conventional personal computer are implemented in the form of a circuit board (not shown) on the rear of the TFT-LCD screen of the integrated computer 200. This TFT-LCD type computer 200 can realize the whole thickness of the computer thinly, and it is easy to mount on the living room wall in an apartment. The disadvantage is that the current price of TFT-LCD displays is high, but considering that the price will be lower in the future, it has its own competitiveness.

3 is a schematic block diagram of a circuit board 300 mounted on an integrated personal computer 100 or 200 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and includes a key input unit 310, a main board 320, and an image processing module ( 324 and a display unit 325, and the main board 320 includes a communication module 321, a CPU 322, and a memory unit 323 therein.

As shown, the key input unit 310 is an input means for generating a key signal corresponding to the key input by the operator to transmit to the CPU 322 in the motherboard 300 to be described later, a conventional keyboard as in the prior art It can be configured as. However, considering that the integrated personal computer according to the present invention may be installed on the living room wall of a house and used to expose only the screen portion, the use of a conventional general keyboard may not be feasible. In this case, it may be implemented as a wireless keyboard which communicates with a computer using infrared rays. For example, a user may sit on a living room sofa and enter a key signal into the computer using a wireless keyboard. In addition, the key input unit 310 may be implemented by a touch screen method. The touch screen method is a method in which a key signal is generated by a user contacting a key signal input area formed on the front surface of a monitor, and such a technology can be easily understood by those skilled in the art. The detailed description of the implementation will be omitted.

However, referring to FIG. 6 illustrating the operation of the touch screen keyboard according to the present invention, when the computer is operating normally, it is usually present as a small icon 602 on a certain toolbar 601 on the screen 600. If the operator touches it with his or her finger, the operator enlarges the size so that each user can press each key with his or her finger so that letters or numbers can be input.

7 shows that the keyboard icon is greatly enlarged after the operator touches the keyboard icon 602. When the keyboard 602 is greatly enlarged, letters, numbers, and the like can be easily input by pressing with an operator's finger. On the other hand, when the operator surfs the Internet, it is necessary to enter an ID or password. In this case, the input window for inputting the ID or password may be hidden by the enlarged keyboard 700, and thus it may not be possible to check whether the input is performed. In this case, there is a moving area 701 at the top of the keyboard 700 so that when the operator touches and drags this part with a finger, the keyboard 700 can move around the monitor according to the movement of the finger without changing the size. Can be implemented. By doing so, the operator can input while checking various information such as ID and password input by the operator.

On the other hand, when surfing the Internet is the main use of a computer, a mouse is usually clicked much more than when a character or number is input using a keyboard.

8 illustrates the implementation of a mouse using a touch screen method. For example, if the Internet monitor according to the present invention is installed on the living room wall of a house, considering that there may be no space for a mouse operation, it is also possible to use a ball mouse mounted on the wireless keyboard as described above. In another embodiment, the present invention may be implemented using a touch screen method using a mouse. When the operator touches a finger on the screen, there is always an arrow like a normal mouse cursor at the point where the finger touches, except when the screen is the enlarged keyboard 700. Functions corresponding to the left and right buttons of a conventional mouse can also be implemented by a touch screen method. For example, when one finger is in contact with the screen and another finger is in contact with another point, the left button of the mouse ( 801 and the right button 802 appear as shown in FIG. 8, and when the point is touched again, the button may be clicked.

3, which shows a schematic block diagram of a circuit board 300 mounted on an integrated personal computer 100 or 200 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the main board 320 includes a communication module 321 and a CPU. 322 and a memory unit 323 are included.

The communication module 321 is a module having a function of computer communication, and a modem or a LAN card is a representative example, and is an interface card for ISDN service, ADSL service, and other communication services. It may be implemented. The communication module connects the computer 100 with the Internet network 330 by interworking with software for connecting to the Internet, for example, a web browser. A web browser may be basically mounted in the communication module 321. Examples of these web browsers include Internet Explorer or Netscape. Such software may be stored in the memory unit 323 or may be stored in a hard disk to be externally connected.

The CPU 322 receives the input of the key input unit 310 to perform predetermined processing such as reading and storing data, and stores or reads data in the memory unit 323, and cooperates with the communication module 321. Control the hardware and run software such as web browser. In addition, the CPU 322 controls the image processing module 324 to ultimately display the content to be displayed by the display unit 325.

The memory unit 323 includes a ROM for storing a pre-stored program and a RAM for temporarily storing data necessary for processing or processing of a program to be executed. Since the functions of the ROM and the RAM are the same as those of the existing computer, further description will be omitted.

The image processing module 324 is a part in charge of a process for displaying an image signal on the display unit 325 under the control of the CPU 322, for example, a VGA card of a conventional personal computer.

The display unit 325 performs an image processing function in conjunction with the image processing module 324, and may include a cathode ray tube (CRT), a plasma display panel (PDP), a thin film transistor-liquified crystal display (TFT-LCD), and the like. It may be implemented in the form.

As described above, an object of the present invention is to facilitate the use of the Internet with a minimum amount of space, and is characterized in that all of the functions of FIG. 3 are mounted in an internal empty space of a general monitor.

Returning to FIG. 1 again, ancillary devices that may be connected to the input / output port 102 may include a CD-ROM drive, a floppy disk drive, a hard disk drive, a speaker, a printer, a strainer, and the like. Could be connected. Here, the speaker and the hard disk drive may be built in the monitor.

4 illustrates an embodiment in which the circuit board 300 of FIG. 3 is mounted inside the CRT-type integrated personal computer according to an embodiment of the present invention. The circuit board 300 is usually mounted on the inner lower part of the monitor, but properly disposed in consideration of whether to secure an empty space between the enclosure and the CRT, noise due to electromagnetic waves, heat generated from the circuit board 300, and the like. I can attach it.

FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment in which the circuit board 300 of FIG. 3 is mounted inside the TFT-LCD integrated personal computer according to an embodiment of the present invention. The circuit board 300 may be generally mounted on the LCD panel rear panel of the LCD monitor, but may be installed inside the pedestal as shown in FIG. 5.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a computer with a minimum of functions by including an Internet connection function, thereby minimizing the space occupied by the computer, and by providing a lower cost computer, allowing a home to be equipped with a computer without any burden. It will expand the available base.

Claims (15)

In the integrated personal computer with Internet access, Key input means; A communication module driven according to a key signal from the key input means and interworking with a web browser for accessing the Internet; Memory means for storing various programs for operating the computer; Receives the input of the key input means, performs predetermined processing such as reading and storing data, and stores or reads data in the memory means, and co-operates with the communication module to control hardware and at the same time a web browser. Central control means for executing software of the computer; Image processing means for processing an image signal of the computer; And a display means for receiving an image signal from the image processing means and implementing the image signal in a form that can be visually recognized. The method of claim 1, And said display means comprises a CRT monitor having a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube). The method of claim 2, And said communication module, said memory means, said central control means and said image processing module are installed in an internal empty space of said CRT monitor. The method of claim 1, And said display means comprises an LCD monitor having a TFT-LCD (Thin Film Transistor-Liquified Crystal Display). The method of claim 4, wherein And said communication module, said memory means, said central control means and said image processing module are attached to and installed on a rear surface of said LCD monitor. The method of claim 4, wherein And said communication module, said memory means, said central control means and said image processing module are installed inside a pedestal of said LCD monitor. The method of claim 1, The key input means, A touch screen method, wherein when an operator touches a keyboard icon, the integrated personal computer is enlarged to a size that can be input by a finger and displayed on the display unit. The method of claim 7, wherein A part of the enlarged keyboard has a moving area so that the position of the enlarged keyboard changes when the user touches and drags the place with the operator's finger. The method of claim 1, The integrated personal computer is characterized in that it comprises a mouse implemented in the form of a touch screen. The method of claim 9, In the touch screen type mouse, an arrow-shaped cursor appears when an operator touches one finger on a screen of the display unit, and a left button and a right button of a mouse appear when an additional finger is further touched. An integrated personal computer characterized in that when the right button is clicked, it behaves like a normal mouse. The method of claim 1, And said communication means comprises one of a modem, a LAN card, an ISDN interface, an ADSL interface, or a combination thereof. The method of claim 1, The integrated personal computer has an integrated personal computer comprising a plurality of input and output ports for connecting an external device on the front thereof. The method of claim 12, The input / output port is an integrated personal computer, which can be connected to any one or a combination of a hard disk drive, a floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, a speaker, a printer, a scanner. The method of claim 1, And said key input unit is a wireless keyboard which communicates with said integrated personal computer using an infrared signal. The method of claim 14, The wireless keyboard further comprises a ball mouse.