ES1296835U - BOOK WITH BUILT-IN AUDIO DEVICE (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Book with built-in audio device, consisting of a book that integrates an electronic device, characterized in that the electronic device includes audio reproduction means to listen to the narration of the book, which consists of a battery (3), interface and control means (4) such as screen and buttons, a pair of headphones (5), for up to two listeners, as well as a circuit board (6) with a controller and storage unit with the recorded audio track, which manages said elements and means. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Book with built-in audio device

Object of the invention

The present invention refers to a new concept of understanding the entertainment of reading and/or listening to a story, history, literature or any other information embodied within the world of literature and the possibility of being heard as well.

It is an indivisible format that contains, on the one hand, a book on paper like the conventional ones, and on the other hand, on the back cover, it incorporates a device with listening means for up to two users, to also listen to the content of the book.

It comes to propose a series of advantages to the traditional book, at the same time that it rescues and promotes it in these times where the sale and consumption of audiobooks does nothing but grow and devastate both traditional books through platforms or others. digital devices.

Unlike the increasingly current audiobooks and electronic multimedia playback devices, the device that is the object of the present invention lacks connection and dependence on the network, being totally autonomous to be able to listen anywhere without depending on the Internet, and it does not need an energy source to be able to recharge the internal battery that powers the player, since another of the peculiarities of this device is that it can only be listened to once, and the battery is optimized for this purpose, without the need to be recharged again.

This peculiarity comes to propose a new experience when it comes to enjoying the audio of the narration, really emphasizing the paper book as the protagonist to promote its use and commercialization as it is the format that will prevail once the audition of the audio file is finished. , at the same time that it protects and makes it difficult to copy and/or reproduce said content in other media.

On the other hand, one of the great advantages of offering this compact book and audio format is to favor authors in terms of earnings per unit, since it is intended to increase the profit margin, with the retail price being very similar to that of the traditional book copy. The product will increase its value due to the integration of the audio device, therefore, it will scale the percentage of profit per unit by the author, encouraging them to continue writing and opt for this joint format that is the object of the present invention.

The industrial application of this invention is within the publishing and bookstores sector together with audio playback devices, and more specifically books and audiobooks that integrate an audio device in the back cover of a book.

Background of the invention

Although no invention identical to the one described has been found, we present below the documents found that reflect the state of the art related to it.

Thus, the document ES1235720U describes a digital video player book, made up of a multimedia player device the size of a book or vertical photo album with a top cover, with an internal microprocessor, a rechargeable battery-type power source, necessary means for file and data storage, and a port of entry for the introduction of these, characterized by comprising a screen and speakers in the upper part, and in the lower part it comprises a set of sheets, like a book or notebook, which can be customized by the user depending on the content to be displayed on the screen where each sheet or pair of pages is associated with a specific playback event that the device will display, based on a code that each page has, and is read by a scanner, camera, or sensor.

ES2375777A1 claims an interactive electronic device characterized in that it comprises: -data input means intended to allow a user of the device to select digital content, -reproduction means intended to reproduce the digital content, -content display means intended to allow viewing content, and -communication means adapted to send and receive data comprising: -at least one voice recognition module adapted to perform voice recognition of the user and convert it into commands for interaction with the device, and -at least one voice synthesis module designed to generate audio from text in real time and transmit it to the reproduction media.

ES1157233U refers to an accessory for textbooks, textbooks, in which some covers and a series of interior pages are defined in which certain topics are developed, duly arranged into sections, characterized in that it is embodied in an adhesive label or similar , equipped with a QR code intended to be implanted in a space of the book corresponding to the end of each section, label with an encrypted code that forwards from the device with which said code has been scanned to a URL address in which it is defined a web page with additional information on the subject covered in the book, either from texts, images and/or explanatory videos.

ES2567003A 1 proposes a method and portable electronic device with a double screen that comprises displaying an electronic file on a portable electronic device which includes a touch screen and an electronic ink screen; differentiate in said electronic file the text content from the multimedia content; display text content on an electronic ink screen of the portable electronic device; and displaying the media content of the file on a touch screen of the portable electronic device.

Conclusions: As can be seen from the research carried out, none of the documents found solve the problems posed as does the proposed invention.

Description of the invention

The book with built-in audio device object of the present invention is constituted from an indivisible kit, composed of a book in conventional paper format, which integrates in the back cover a device with audio reproduction means to listen to the narration of the book. . Both the book and the electronic device are indivisible.

This device integrated into the back cover consists of a battery, interface and control means such as display and buttons, a pair of headphones, for up to two listeners, as well as a circuit board with controller unit and storage with the recorded audio track. , which manages these elements and media.

The audio will only be playable once; playback can be started, paused, and resumed from the point where it was left off, but you cannot go forward or backward on the audio track; and once it has finished, it will not be possible to return to the beginning of it.

To do this, the interface has a screen that indicates the percentage or page number associated with the current point being narrated. The remaining battery level can also be displayed.

As for the buttons and means of control, it has a volume regulator, start key and pause key, which can be the same, and it could also have a general power button.

The keys and control means incorporate engravings and reliefs typical of the Braille language to be able to be handled by blind people, as well as a special key that when pressed reproduces by voice the percentage or page number associated with the current point that is being narrated. .

Unless otherwise indicated, all technical and scientific elements used herein have the meaning that is usually understood by a normal person skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. Similar or equivalent procedures and materials to those described herein may be used in the practice of the present invention.

Throughout the description and the claims, the word "comprises" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical characteristics, additives, components or steps. For those skilled in the art, other objects, advantages, and features of the invention will emerge in part from the description and in part from the practice of the invention.

Brief description of the drawings

For a better understanding of this description, some drawings are attached that represent a non-limiting preferred embodiment of the present invention:

Figure 1: Front schematic view of a book model with an incorporated audio device, object of the present invention.

Figure 2: Rear schematic view of a book model with a built-in audio device object of the present invention.

The numerical references that appear in said figures correspond to the following constituent elements of the invention:

1. Book

2. Electronic device

3. Battery

4. Interface and means of control

5. Headphones

6. Circuit board

Description of a preferred embodiment

A preferred embodiment of the book with a built-in audio device object of the present invention, with allusion to the numerical references, can be based on an indivisible kit, made up of a book (1) in conventional paper format, which integrates an electronic device on the back cover (2) with audio reproduction means to listen to the narration of the book, which consists of a battery (3), interface and control means (4) as a screen and buttons, a pair of headphones (5), for up to two listeners, as well as a circuit board (6) with a controller and storage unit with the recorded audio track, which manages said elements and media. Both the book (1) and the electronic device (2} are indivisible.

The interface has a screen that indicates the percentage or page number associated with the current point being narrated. The remaining battery level can also be displayed.

As for the buttons and means of control, it has a volume regulator, start key and pause key, which can be the same, and it could also have a general power button.

You can also have an alphanumeric keyboard, from which you can type a combination to pass an access control on the device, and be able to access the audio track.

The recording can be simple or arranged in different channels, such as one for the main narration, another for ambient sound, effects, each channel being able to be arranged in an individual button to activate and deactivate as the user(s) like.

The keys and control means incorporate engravings and reliefs typical of the Braille language to be able to be handled by blind people, as well as a special key that when pressed reproduces by voice the percentage or page number associated with the current point that is being narrated. .

On the other hand, the headphones (5) come directly from the device or are removable from special plugs that differ from the conventional ones, to avoid piracy, and to connect to other devices that can record the audio track.

They can also be wireless headphones that have a unique code that pairs them directly with the device in question via Bluetooth, and different ones cannot be used.

This Bluetooth channel can also be used to connect the audio device with speakers and/or other 9 home automation smart electronic devices.

In a different embodiment, the device object of the present invention also has an articulated arm or accessory that protrudes from the upper part of the book, with lighting means to be able to read in low light conditions.

Claims (11)

1. Book with built-in audio device, consisting of a book that integrates an electronic device, characterized in that the electronic device includes audio reproduction means to listen to the narration of the book, which consists of a battery (3), interface and control means (4) such as screen and buttons, a pair of headphones (5), for up to two listeners, as well as a circuit board (6) with a controller and storage unit with the recorded audio track, which manages said elements and media. 2. Book with built-in audio device, according to claim 1, where the book and the electronic device (2) are indivisible. 3. Book with built-in audio device, according to claim 1, wherein the control means (4) comprise a volume control and a playback and pause control. 4. Book with built-in audio device, according to claim 1, wherein the control means (4) comprise controls to activate/deactivate different channels of the audio track. 5. Book with built-in audio device, according to claim 1, where the headphones (5) come directly from the electronic device. 6. Book with built-in audio device, according to claim 1, where the headphones (5) are connected to special plugs, which differ from the conventional and universal ones on the market. 7. Book with built-in audio device, according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes a Bluetooth connection. 8. Book with built-in audio device, according to claims 1 and 7, where the headphones (5) are of the wireless type with a Bluetooth connection. 9. Book with built-in audio device, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an articulated arm or accessory that protrudes from the upper part of the book, with lighting means oriented towards the book. 10. Book with built-in audio device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the interface comprises an alphanumeric keyboard, and the audio device has access control by code from the alphanumeric keyboard. 11. Book with built-in audio device, according to claims 1 and 7, wherein the device is configured to be connected to speakers and/or other smart home automation electronic devices.