DE102013109104A1 - book - Google Patents

Abstract

The application relates to a book (1; 30), in particular a photo book, with a book cover (2), a book block (6), the book pages and is located within the book cover (2), and a flat electronic display (10) a display (9) which is integrated in one of the book pages (8).

Description

The invention relates to a book, in particular photo book.

background

A book typically has a book cover and a book block with multiple pages of books housed therein. The book cover has a spine and book covers on the front and the back. The arrangement of the book block in the book cover can be done in various ways, including in addition to the classic binding, for example, the ring binding (ring binder) heard.

In the document DE 20 2010 007 289 U1 has proposed a multimedia device in book form, which has several bound pages. On a lateral projection in the area of the book cover a flat electronic display is arranged. Similarly, in the document DE 20 2013 001 594 U1 proposed an electronic display in the area of the spine.

The document DE 10 2010 004 813 A1 relates to a reproduction device for a printed product, in which the reproduction device has an action board with an integrated electronic display that can be assigned to the printed product.

Summary

The object of the invention is to provide an improved book, with which the possibilities for multimedia playback of information are extended.

To solve the problem, a book, especially photobook, according to the independent claim 1 is proposed. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of dependent subclaims.

After one aspect, a book is created, especially a photo book. The book has a book cover, a book block that has book pages and is located within the book cover, and a flat electronic display. The flat electronic display is formed as part of one of the book pages.

The electronic display has a display and a circuit that includes the necessary components for the operation of the display, such as processor and memory. The electronic display can be designed as an overall module which has the necessary functional elements for operation, in particular a rechargeable battery, a loudspeaker, an electronic memory and the display as well as optionally further components or circuit components.

The display of the flat electronic display occupies part of the surface of the book page. Video data can be output via the display. The integration of the flat electronic display in the book page can be done in various ways. For example, the planar electronic display can be integrated into it by arranging between fiber layers of the page of the book page. Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the flat electronic display or parts thereof are accommodated between a plurality of pages of the book page, wherein the sheets are adhesively bonded. The flat electronic display is formed with the display (display surface) and the associated electronic circuitry, which can be integrated into the same book page and / or another book page. The integration of the associated electronic circuitry can be done in a similar manner as has been explained for integrating the display area in the book page.

The book pages can be made of paper or cardboard material. Even book pages made of a plastic material may be provided in addition or alternatively.

In the proposed book, the flat electronic display is space-saving integrated into the book block, without the need for protruding book cover sections. Also, unlike the prior art, provision of a display arranged on the book cover is not necessary to display electronic video data. Rather, the flat electronic display is integrated directly into the book block, namely one or more pages of the book.

A development provides that the flat electronic display is designed with a flexible display. In this way, the book page can be handled with the integrated area electronic display comparable to a conventional book page without such an integrated display. Flexible displays can be implemented, for example, as OLED displays (OLED - organic light-emitting diode). The display is made in this or other versions on a flexible substrate. Such displays are known as such in various embodiments.

In one embodiment, it may be provided that the planar electronic display, at least the display, is arranged in a recess of the book page and this at least partially filling. The display can completely or partially fill the recess in the sheet of the book page. In a Embodiment can be provided that a double-sided planar electronic display is formed in which, for example, two flexible displays are back to each other, such that on the front and the back of the book page video data can be output by means of the respective electronic display.

One embodiment provides that the planar electronic display, in particular the display, is circumferentially at least partially surrounded by a frame in the book page. The frame may have a greater thickness compared to other areas of the book page, allowing, for example, the integration of electrical cables or other functional elements into the frame. In the area of the wholly or partially circumferential frame edge portions of the flat electronic display or the display may overlap with the material of the sheet of the book page. The frame may be adhesively applied to the sheet of the book page, for example, for at least partially covering edge portions of the electronic display.

Preferably, a training provides that the frame is formed as a stiffening frame. A stiffening frame may for example be formed from a cardboard material. Other materials may be used in addition or alternatively, for example metal or wood, in particular in a design as a film material.

In an advantageous embodiment, a communication module for a wireless data communication may be provided, which is functionally connected to the flat electronic display. The communication module enables the reception and / or transmission of data, in particular video data and / or audio data. Various data transmission technologies may be used, including, for example, Near Field Data Communication (NFC) or Bluetooth technology. For example, an RFID module can be used. The communication module can be integrated in the book page with the flat electronic display or another book page, wherein between the flat electronic display and the communication module can be made a cable connection over which electronic data can be transmitted. An arrangement of the communication module in the book cover can also be provided, that is, in spine or book cover. The module can be designed, for example, as a chip.

A development may provide that in the book page and / or another book page controls for operating the flat electronic display are added, which are functionally connected to the flat electronic display. The controls may be integrated in a comparable manner in the book page and / or the other book page, as explained above. The controls may be configured to turn the electronic display (display) on and off. It can also be provided that the operating elements are set up to set display properties of the electronic display, for example brightness and / or contrast of the video data representation. Additionally or alternatively it can be provided that controls are included in the book cover. The controls may include sensors, for example, using one or more magnets configured to automatically turn on the electronic display when the book page hits, and to automatically terminate the video function when the page is closed. Thus, the interruption of a magnetic contact when leafing apart two pages of books can be detected and used as a trigger signal for switching on the electronic display. Conversely, this can be turned off again when the magnetic contact is closed again.

A further development provides that electrical cable connections run between the two-dimensional electronic display and a functional element connected thereto in the book block and / or the book cover. The electrical cable connections can connect one or more functional elements, in particular also the operating elements, to the planar electronic display such that, for example, electronic data can be exchanged and / or a power supply can take place. The electrical cable connections can not be visible in the book pages and / or the book cover from the outside, for example, characterized in that the electrical cable connections between fiber layers or sheets of book pages are arranged. A cable connection may be provided for connecting an external functional device for transmitting data and / or for charging the battery.

In one embodiment, a power supply module may be provided, which is connected to the flat electronic display and arranged on the book cover. The power supply module, which may comprise a rechargeable battery, may be arranged in the region of the spine. The recharging can be done wirelessly or via the connection to connectors of the battery, which are also arranged on the spine, for example.

One embodiment provides that a further flat electronic display is formed as part of the book cover and / or the spine. With the help of the further flat electronic display, the multimedia capability of the book is extended. With regard to the integration of the further planar electronic display and its embodiments, the statements made in connection with the flat electronic display apply accordingly.

Description of exemplary embodiments

In the following, further embodiments will be explained with reference to figures of a drawing. Hereby show:

1 a schematic perspective view of a book, in which a flat electronic display is integrated into a book page,

2 a schematic representation of the book 1 from the beginning,

3 another perspective view of the book 1 and

4 another schematic representation of the book 1 from the beginning.

1 shows a schematic perspective view of a book 1 with a book cover 2 holding a front book cover 3 , a back cover 4 as well as a spine 5 having. In the book cover 2 is a book block 6 with several book pages 7 taken, each formed by one or more leaves.

According to 1 is in a book page 8th a display 9 a flat electronic display 10 integrated, which is part of the surface of the book page 8th occupies. With the help of the flat electronic display 10 can display video data on the display 9 being represented. the display 9 is in the areal electronic display 10 an electronic circuit (not shown) associated with the operation for outputting the video data on the display 9 controls, as is common in the context of electronic displays. The electronic circuitry may be on the back of the display 9 or be formed adjacent thereto.

On a book page opposite 11 are operating elements 12 . 13 arranged, for example, to turn on and off the flat electronic display 10 serve. The controls 12 . 13 are via cable connections with the flat electronic display 10 connected in 1 are not visible as they are inside the sheets of the book pages 8th . 11 run.

At the in 1 illustrated embodiment is in the book page 8th furthermore a communication module 14 integrated, which is functional to the flat electronic display 10 coupled, such that electronic data from the communication module 14 to the flat electronic display 10 can be transmitted. The communication module 14 is set up for a wireless data exchange, so that in particular video data and / or audio data can be received from an external data source. For this purpose, the communication module 14 be configured to use, for example, the near field data communication and / or the Bluetooth technology.

According to 1 is in the book page 8th continue a speaker module 15 integrated, with the acoustic data can be output, for example, parallel to the output of the video data on the display 9 , This is the speaker module 15 Functional with the wiring of the flat electronic display 10 as is common for combined video and audio output devices.

2 shows a schematic representation of the book 1 out 1 from the beginning.

3 shows a schematic perspective view of another embodiment of a book 30 , in which in the book page 8th an electronic display 10 is integrated. For same features are in the 3 and 4 the same reference numerals as in the 1 and 2 used.

4 shows a schematic representation of the other book 30 out 3 from the beginning.

The features disclosed in the above description, the claims and the drawings may be important both individually and in any combination for the realization of the various embodiments.

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 202010007289 U1 [0003]
• DE 202013001594 U1 [0003]
• DE 102010004813 A1 [0004]

Claims (10)

Book ( 1 ; 30 ), in particular photo book, with: - a book cover ( 2 ), - a book block ( 6 ), which has book pages and within the book cover ( 2 ), and - a flat electronic display ( 10 ) with a display ( 9 ), which can be found in one of the book pages ( 8th ) is integrated. Book ( 1 ; 30 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that flat electronic display ( 10 ) with a flexible display. Book ( 1 ; 30 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the flat electronic display ( 10 ) in a recess of the book page ( 8th ) and this is arranged filling. Book ( 1 ; 30 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the display ( 9 ) in the book page ( 8th ) is circumferentially at least partially surrounded by a frame. Book ( 1 ; 30 ) according to claim 4, characterized in that the frame is formed as a stiffening frame. Book ( 1 ; 30 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by a communication module ( 14 ) for a wireless data communication, which with the flat electronic display ( 10 ) is functionally connected. Book ( 1 ; 30 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the book page ( 8th ) and / or another book page ( 11 ) Controls ( 12 ; 13 ) for operating the flat electronic display ( 10 ) which are functional with the flat electronic display ( 10 ) are connected. Book ( 1 ; 30 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that electrical cable connections between the flat electronic display ( 10 ) and an associated functional element in the book block ( 6 ) and / or the book cover ( 2 ). Book ( 1 ; 30 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by a power supply module, which with the flat electronic display ( 10 ) and on the book cover ( 2 ) is arranged. Book ( 1 ; 30 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a further flat electronic display as part of the book cover ( 3 ; 4 ) and / or the spine ( 5 ) is formed.

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