JP2007004617A - Information transmitting device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information transmitting device with extremely excellent usefulness, through which an aged person, a user with disabilities or the like difficult to operate a personal computer can browse and view information of websites without operating the personal computer. <P>SOLUTION: This information transmitting device comprises a URL storage means storing one or more URLs, an XML data acquisition means reading one or more URLs stored in the URL storage means and acquiring XML data of a content corresponding to the read URL from an XML content delivery server capable of delivering contents composed of XML data such as a blog; and an information output means outputting the acquired XML data to an output device such as a car navigation, a display, a text oral reading device, a printer or a FAX by converting a format to text information, image information or voice information that a user can directly understand. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information transmission device.

  With the rapid progress of communication technologies such as the Internet, it is now in an era where various information can be easily obtained if there is a personal computer, mobile phone, etc.

  Among them, blog is excellent as a means of transmitting information through the Internet in terms of ease of operation and immediacy, and a lot of useful information is distributed as articles, but it is active to benefit from such information In addition, there is a problem of how to navigate to such information in an Internet space where a large amount of information is necessary.

  In view of the current situation as described above, the present invention is extremely practical, for example, even for elderly people who are difficult to operate a personal computer, users with disabilities, etc., can browse and view information on a homepage without operating a personal computer. It provides an excellent information transmission device.

  The gist of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  URL storage means for storing one or a plurality of URLs, and one or a plurality of URLs stored in the URL storage means are read out and read out from an XML content distribution server capable of distributing contents composed of XML data such as blogs. XML data acquisition means for acquiring the XML data of the content corresponding to the URL, and the user can directly understand the acquired XML data to an output device such as a car navigation system, a display, a text reading device, a printer, and a FAX. The present invention relates to an information transmission device comprising information output means for shaping and converting into text information, image information or audio information.

  In addition, an XML data immediate acquisition signal for immediately starting acquisition of XML data by the XML data acquisition means from the control device that controls the information transmission device, an XML data time limit for starting acquisition of the XML data at a desired or predetermined time 2. The information transmission device according to claim 1, wherein the XML data acquisition unit is configured to acquire XML data of content corresponding to the read URL in response to an acquisition signal or activation of the information transmission device. It is related to.

  In addition, the XML data immediate acquisition signal, the XML data timed acquisition signal, or the start control of the information transmission device from which the acquisition time of the XML data is collectively controlled from a central control device that performs central control of the plurality of information transmission devices In response to the signal, the predetermined URL is read from the URL storage unit of each information transmission device, the XML data of the content corresponding to the read URL is acquired, and the predetermined content is linked and output to each information output unit. 3. The information transmission device according to claim 2, wherein the XML data acquisition means is configured.

  In addition, when the control device or the central control device is connected to the network via a VPN and controlled by the control device or the central control device from a remote location via the network, the control data from the control device or the central control device The information transmission device according to any one of claims 2 and 3, wherein the information transmission device is not tampered with.

  The XML data acquisition unit automatically reads one or a plurality of URLs stored in the URL storage unit, and transmits the XML data of the content corresponding to the read URL to the XML content distribution server. 5. The information transmission device according to claim 1, wherein the XML data is automatically acquired when requested. 6.

  In addition, when the XML data acquired by the XML data acquisition unit includes a URL, the XML data acquisition unit includes a related XML data acquisition unit that acquires the XML data of the content corresponding to the URL included in the acquired XML data. The information transmission device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the information transmission device is a device.

  Further, when the entire content composed of the XML data acquired by the XML data acquisition means cannot be displayed on an image display device such as a display, the text information or image information subjected to the shaping conversion is displayed on the image display device. Alternatively, the information output device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a transition output means for outputting the display portion of the image information while changing over time is provided in the information output means. It is.

  Also, as the output device, an image display device that is not connected to an external input device, such as an LED electronic bulletin board, a plasma display, or a waterproof outdoor display, and that can be operated from a remote location via a network is adopted. It concerns on the information transmitter of any one of Claims 1-7 characterized by these.

  In addition, external input devices such as touch panels, touch displays, mice, joysticks, switches and displays, pen tablets, audio equipment, printers, video recording / playback equipment, cameras, car navigation systems, landline phones, mobile phones, information equipment terminals, etc. The information transmission device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the URL acquired by the XML data acquisition means can be changed by connection.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, the content corresponding to a predetermined URL is automatically acquired from the XML content distribution server by the XML data acquisition means as XML data, and the XML data is shaped and converted to output information. For example, by installing it in a public place, even elderly people who have difficulty operating the computer or users with disabilities can view and view information on the homepage without operating the computer. An information transmission device that is extremely practical and capable.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the maintenance is easy, and various contents can be output more effectively.

  Further, in the invention described in claim 3, the content can be output more effectively, and the excellent advertising effect can be exhibited and the practicality can be further improved.

  In the invention described in claim 6, the information from a plurality of different transmission sources can be more easily and effectively combined and output, which is more practical.

  Further, in the invention described in claim 7, it is possible to display the entire text information or image information without any operation by the user.

  In the inventions according to claims 4, 5, 8, and 9, the present invention can be realized more easily and is more practical.

  Embodiments of the present invention that are considered suitable (how to carry out the invention) will be briefly described with reference to the drawings, illustrating the operation of the present invention.

  Text information that automatically reads the URL stored in the URL storage means, acquires XML data of the content corresponding to this URL, and allows the user to directly understand the acquired XML data to an output device such as a display. , Output as image information or audio information.

  Therefore, URLs including contents to be transmitted are stored in advance in the URL storage means, and an output device provided with the URL storage means and information output means is installed in a place where an unspecified number of users can browse and view. The user can browse and view the automatically transmitted content without having to operate a terminal such as a personal computer.

  That is, for example, if it is installed in a nursing home or a welfare facility, an elderly person who has difficulty operating the terminal or a user with a disability can be provided with an opportunity to access information stored in XML on the network.

  Furthermore, for example, a text-to-speech reading device can be connected as an external output device for visually impaired people, and a speech recognition device can be used as an external input device for handicapped people with disabilities in the car. By using a small electronic bulletin board or car navigation system as an external output device, it is possible to provide an opportunity for drivers who are driving to access information transmitted on the Internet without disturbing driving.

  Further, by creating an advertisement content in XML and uploading it to the server, and storing the URL of this content in the URL storage means, it is possible to carry out an advertisement. In particular, the creation (posting) of blogs composed of XML data is extremely simple, and therefore, for small and medium-sized businesses and private shops, it is a cost-effective, simple and highly immediate means of sending advertisements.

  Furthermore, by combining and displaying information from a plurality of different senders, for example, by simultaneously outputting content consisting of text information and content consisting of audio information related to this content, synergy between each information ( It can be used as a new means of expression that produces a synergistic effect.

  Also, for example, an XML data immediate acquisition signal for immediately starting acquisition of XML data by the XML data acquisition means from a control device that controls the information transmission device, XML for starting acquisition of the XML data at a desired or predetermined time When the XML data acquisition means is configured to acquire XML data of the content corresponding to the read URL in response to a data time acquisition signal or activation of the information transmission device, it is automatically performed at an arbitrary time. Content corresponding to a predetermined URL can be output, or content can be automatically output when the terminal is activated, so that maintenance is easy and various content can be output more effectively.

  Further, for example, the XML data immediate acquisition signal, the XML data time acquisition signal, or the information transmission device in which the acquisition time of the XML data is collectively controlled from a central control device that performs central control of a plurality of the information transmission devices. In response to the activation control signal, a predetermined URL is read from the URL storage unit of each information transmission device, XML data of the content corresponding to the read URL is acquired, and the predetermined content is output in conjunction with each information output unit For example, when the XML data acquisition means is configured, if a plurality of terminals that are centrally controlled by a central control device are installed on the street, for example, the Christmas is at Christmas, the New Year at New Year In addition, during festival time, content related to the festival can be output simultaneously from each terminal at a certain time, etc. Possible and will, become a very innovative means of expression, will be able to demonstrate a Xiu the advertising effect.

  In addition, for example, when the control device or the central control device is connected to the network via the VPN and is controlled from a remote place via the network by the control device or the central control device, the control device or the central control device If the control data is prevented from being tampered with, it is possible to prevent the information transmission apparatus from being hijacked by tampering with the control data.

  In addition, for example, the XML data acquisition unit automatically reads one or a plurality of URLs stored in the URL storage unit, and the XML content distribution server stores the XML data of the content corresponding to the read URL. If the XML data is automatically acquired by requesting transmission, the present invention can be realized more easily.

  For example, when the XML data acquired by the XML data acquisition unit includes a URL, the XML data acquisition unit includes the related XML data acquisition unit that acquires the XML data of the content corresponding to the URL included in the acquired XML data. In this case, for example, audio information related to content composed of certain text information can be output, and information from a plurality of different sources can be combined more easily and effectively.

  Further, for example, when the entire content composed of the XML data acquired by the XML data acquisition unit cannot be displayed on an image display device such as a display, the text information or image information subjected to the shaping conversion is displayed on the image display device. When the information output means is provided with transition output means for outputting the text information or the image information while changing the display part over time, the text information or the image information is displayed in one display unit (one display unit such as a display). Even if the amount cannot be displayed on the screen, the entire screen can be displayed while automatically scrolling, and the user does not need to perform any operation from this point.

  Also, for example, an image display device that can be operated from a remote location via a network, such as an LED electronic bulletin board, a plasma display, or a waterproof outdoor display is connected as the output device. In this case, there is no need for the user to perform any operation, and advertising can be performed more effectively for an unspecified number of users.

  In addition, for example, touch panel, touch-type display, mouse, joystick, switch and display, pen tablet, audio equipment, printing machine, video recording / playback equipment, camera, car navigation, general phone, mobile phone, information equipment terminal, etc. When a device is connected so that the URL acquired by the XML data acquisition unit can be changed, for example, a plurality of URLs stored in advance in the URL storage unit can be freely switched and any content can be changed. It will be possible to output.

  Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description and drawings, components having substantially the same function and structure are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, one or more URLs 103 stored in one or more URLs 103, and one or more URLs 103 stored in the URL storage 107 can be read, and contents including XML data 101 such as blog can be distributed. An XML data acquisition unit 104 that acquires the XML data 101 of the content corresponding to the read URL 103 from the XML content distribution server 102, and the acquired XML data 101 are converted into a car navigation system, a display, a text reading device, a printer, and a FAX. The information output means 109 is provided with an information output means 109 for converting the information into text information, image information or sound information that can be directly understood by the user.

  Specifically, the XML data acquisition unit 104 automatically reads one or a plurality of URLs 103 stored in the URL storage unit 107, and the XML content distribution server 102 stores the content corresponding to the read URL 103. By requesting transmission of the XML data 101, the XML data 101 is automatically acquired.

  Further, when the entire content composed of the XML data 101 acquired by the XML data acquisition means 104 cannot be displayed on an image display device such as a display, the text information or image information subjected to the shaping conversion is displayed on the image display device. The information output means 109 is provided with a transition output means for outputting the text information or the image information display portion while making a transition over time.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram when XML data 101 is acquired from the XML content distribution server 102.

  The XML data acquisition means 104 in the information transmission device 105 requests 100 from the URL storage means 107 at regular intervals, and reads the URL 103 recorded therein. The URL storage unit 107 requests 100 the XML data 101 of the XML content distribution server 102 designated by the URL 103. The XML data 101 acquired by this request 100 is converted into text information that can be directly understood by an unspecified number of users by the information output means 109 in the information transmission device 105, and the display position is changed over time. And a function of outputting to the output device 108. The request 100 to the URL storage means 107 is not limited to a fixed interval, and may be performed at an arbitrary interval such as random.

  Specifically, an XML data immediate acquisition signal 110 for immediately starting the acquisition of the XML data 101 by the XML data acquisition means 104 from the control device (central control device 106) that controls the information transmission device 105, the XML data The XML data acquisition means for acquiring the XML data 101 of the content corresponding to the read URL 103 in response to the XML data time acquisition signal 111 for starting acquisition at a desired or predetermined time or the activation of the information transmission device 105 104 is configured.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic explanatory diagram when the XML data 101 is automatically acquired without input from the input device 117 under the control of the central control apparatus 106.

  The information transmission device 105 automatically receives the immediate acquisition signal 110 (XML data) output from the central control device 106 via the network 112 at regular intervals. Based on the content of the received immediate acquisition signal 110, the information transmission device 105 reads the URL 103 of one or more XML content distribution servers 102 from which the XML data 101 is acquired from the URL storage means 107, and each The XML data 101 of the XML content distribution server 102 is acquired.

  The acquired XML data 101 is displayed on the output device 108 with an audiovisual effect such as a character color or background color designated by the immediate acquisition signal 110. When the data amount of the XML data 101 acquired from the XML content distribution server 102 exceeds the output range of the output device 108 for one time, the whole is displayed while changing the output range with time, such as scrolling.

  In addition, the central control device 106 is configured to prevent the content from becoming obsolete by sending a (XML data) time acquisition signal 111 to the information transmission device 105 and prompting the acquisition of the XML data 101 periodically. Also good. The output of the immediate acquisition signal 110 from the central control device 106 is not limited to a fixed interval, and may be performed at an arbitrary interval such as random.

  More specifically, in this embodiment, the XML data immediate acquisition signal 110 in which the acquisition time of the XML data 101 is collectively controlled from the central control device 106 that performs central control of the plurality of information transmission devices 105, In response to the XML data time acquisition signal 111 or the activation control signal of the information transmission device 105, the predetermined URL 103 is read from the URL storage means 107 of each information transmission device 105, and the XML data of the content corresponding to the read URL 103 The XML data acquisition unit 104 is configured to acquire 101 and output the predetermined content in conjunction with each information output unit 109.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic explanatory diagram when a plurality of information transmission devices 105 are controlled by the central control device. Specifically, predetermined contents are linked and output to each information output means 109 as follows.

  The central control device 106 transmits the immediate acquisition signal 110 to the information transmission devices 105a, 105b to 105n in a batch. The one or more information transmission devices 105a, 105b to 105n that have received the immediate acquisition signal 110 acquire the XML data 101 of each XML content distribution server 102 based on the contents, and then specify the character specified by the immediate acquisition signal 110. Display on the screen with audiovisual effects such as color and background color.

  At this time, the immediate acquisition signal 110 is collectively transmitted (simultaneously transmitted) to the plurality of information transmission devices 105a, 105b to 105n to link each XML data acquisition unit 104, and the XML data of the content corresponding to the read URL By acquiring 101 and interlockingly outputting predetermined content to each information output means 109, predetermined video / audio and the like are interlocked and output from a plurality of output devices 108.

  That is, the XML data acquisition start time by the XML data acquisition means 104 is made uniform by various control signals from the centralized control device 106 so that predetermined contents can be output simultaneously from the plurality of information transmission devices 105a, 105b to 105n. It is configured.

  Note that the time acquisition signal 111 may be transmitted instead of the immediate acquisition signal 110, and the XML data 101 is acquired at a predetermined or desired time based on the content of the time acquisition signal 111. You may do it. In this case, it is not necessary to transmit simultaneously. Further, it may be configured such that the XML data is acquired when the information transmission device 105 is activated by transmitting an activation control signal for activating the information transmission device 105 at a predetermined or desired time.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the central control device 106 is connected to the network 112 via the VPN 113 and the central control device 106 is controlled from a remote location via the network, the control data from the central control device 106 is transmitted. I try not to tamper.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic explanatory diagram when the centralized control device 106 is controlled via the VPN.

  By interposing the VPN 113 when the central control device 106 transmits the immediate acquisition signal 110 or the timed acquisition signal 111 to the information transmission device 105, it is possible to prevent the information transmission device 105 from being hijacked due to tampering.

  In this embodiment, the central control device 106 that centrally controls a plurality of information transmission devices 105 is described in detail, but the control device that controls one information transmission device 105 has the same configuration.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic explanatory diagram for obtaining a plurality of XML data 101a, 101b to 101n from a plurality of XML content distribution servers 102a and 102b to 102n.

  In the present embodiment, a URL multiple simultaneous reading mechanism configured to be able to read a plurality of URLs 103a, 103b to 103n from the URL storage means 107 by one request 100 of the information transmitting apparatus 105 is provided.

  Further, the information transmitting apparatus 105 can select one URL 103 specified by the plurality of URLs 103a, 103b to 103n as an acquisition source of the XML data 101, but is not limited to one, and each URL 103a, 103b to 103n is selected. An integrated output device that merges and outputs a plurality of XML data 101a, 101b to 101n specified in (1) may be provided so as to be displayed as one piece of content.

  In the present embodiment, when the URL 103 is included in the XML data 101 acquired by the XML data acquisition unit 104, the XML data 101 of the content corresponding to the URL 103 included in the acquired XML data 101 is acquired. XML data acquisition means 114 is provided.

  FIG. 6 is a schematic explanatory diagram when acquiring and outputting content (related data 116) corresponding to the URL 103 when the XML data 101 includes the URL 103. FIG.

  The URL for designating specific related data such as image / sound in the XML data 101 acquired from the XML content distribution server 108 based on the URL 103 read from the URL storage means 107 by the XML data acquiring means 104 in the information transmitting apparatus 105. When embedding is detected, the related (XML) data acquisition unit 114 acquires the related data 116 from the related (XML) data storage unit 115 and outputs it through the information output unit 109.

  The related data acquisition unit 114 may be configured to acquire the XML data 101 (related data of the related data 116) specified by the URL 103 when the URL 103 is further included in the related data 116.

  In addition, external input devices 117 such as touch panels, touch-type displays, mice, joysticks, switches and displays, pen tablets, audio equipment, printers, video recording / playback equipment, cameras, car navigation systems, general phones, mobile phones, information equipment terminals, etc. And the URL 103 acquired by the XML data acquisition means 104 can be changed.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic explanatory diagram when selecting the XML data 101 to be acquired in response to an instruction from the input device 117 of another example.

  The information transmission device 105 reads one or a plurality of URL 103 sets URL 103a, URL 103b to URL 103n from the URL storage means 107. One URL 103 is selected based on the input of the connected input device 117, and the information transmission apparatus 105 outputs the XML data 101 acquired from the XML content distribution server 102 with the URL 103.

  As the output device 108, an image display device that is not connected to an external input device, such as an LED electric bulletin board, a plasma display, or a waterproof outdoor display, can be operated from a remote location via a network. May be.

  Since the present embodiment is configured as described above, it is possible to output most posted articles as text data described in XML, which is received by a dedicated terminal and converted into a general text format. The entire display position can be output while the display position is changed over time by text scrolling or voice. The reason why the display position of the text is changed with time is that the information amount of the converted text does not always fit in one display unit such as a display screen.

  Text data described in XML has document features such as headings and the like that are explicitly expressed by XML tags, and has a feature that is easy to process and easy to add visual effects.

  This dedicated terminal can be remotely operated over the network from the outside, and the display position can be changed over time. Once activated, the dedicated terminal can be used in principle except for selecting the URL acquisition destination. No operation is requested (selection of URL acquisition destination can be automatically performed). Therefore, by installing this dedicated terminal in a public place, it is possible to simultaneously distribute content to an unspecified number of users as if it were a television program.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to a present Example, The specific structure of each component can be designed suitably.

It is a schematic explanatory drawing when the information transmission apparatus which concerns on a present Example acquires XML data from an XML content delivery server. It is a schematic explanatory drawing when the information transmission apparatus which concerns on a present Example acquires XML data automatically without the input from an input device by control by a centralized control apparatus. It is a schematic explanatory drawing at the time of the some information transmission apparatus which concerns on a present Example being controlled by the centralized control apparatus. It is a schematic explanatory drawing when the information transmission apparatus which concerns on a present Example is controlled via VPN by the centralized control apparatus. It is a schematic explanatory drawing when the information transmission apparatus which concerns on a present Example acquires several XML data from several XML content delivery server. It is a schematic explanatory drawing at the time of the information transmission apparatus which concerns on a present Example acquiring and outputting the relevant data concerning this URL when URL is contained in XML data. It is a schematic explanatory drawing at the time of selecting the XML data which the information transmission apparatus which concerns on another example acquires according to the instruction | indication from an input device.

Claims (9)

  URL storage means for storing one or a plurality of URLs, and one or a plurality of URLs stored in the URL storage means are read out and read out from an XML content distribution server capable of distributing contents composed of XML data such as blogs. XML data acquisition means for acquiring the XML data of the content corresponding to the URL, and the user can directly understand the acquired XML data to an output device such as a car navigation system, a display, a text reading device, a printer, and a FAX. An information transmission device comprising information output means for shaping and converting into text information, image information or audio information.   An XML data immediate acquisition signal for immediately starting acquisition of XML data by the XML data acquisition means from a control device that controls the information transmitting device, an XML data timed acquisition signal for starting acquisition of the XML data at a desired or predetermined time 2. The information transmission device according to claim 1, wherein the XML data acquisition unit is configured to acquire XML data of content corresponding to the read URL in response to activation of the information transmission device.   To the XML data immediate acquisition signal, the XML data timed acquisition signal, or the activation control signal of the information transmission device from which the acquisition time of the XML data is collectively controlled from a central control device that centrally controls a plurality of the information transmission devices In response, the predetermined URL is read from the URL storage unit of each information transmission device, the XML data of the content corresponding to the read URL is acquired, and the predetermined content is linked and output to each information output unit. 3. The information transmission device according to claim 2, wherein XML data acquisition means is configured.   When the control device or the centralized control device is connected to the network via the VPN and controlled by the control device or the centralized control device from the remote location via the network, the control data from the control device or the centralized control device is falsified. The information transmission device according to claim 2, wherein the information transmission device is not configured to be executed.   The XML data acquisition unit automatically reads one or a plurality of URLs stored in the URL storage unit, and requests the XML content distribution server to transmit the XML data of the content corresponding to the read URL. The information transmission device according to claim 1, wherein the XML data is automatically acquired.   When the XML data acquired by the XML data acquisition unit includes a URL, the XML data acquisition unit includes a related XML data acquisition unit that acquires the XML data of the content corresponding to the URL included in the acquired XML data. The information transmission device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.   When the entire content composed of the XML data acquired by the XML data acquisition means cannot be displayed on an image display device such as a display, the text information or image information subjected to the shaping conversion is displayed on the image display device. The information transmission apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information output unit is provided with a transition output unit that outputs the information while changing the display portion of the information over time.   The output device employs an image display device that is not connected to an external input device, such as an LED electronic bulletin board, a plasma display, or a waterproof outdoor display, and can be operated from a remote location via a network. The information transmission device according to any one of claims 1 to 7. Connect external input devices such as touch panels, touch displays, mice, joysticks, switches and displays, pen tablets, audio equipment, printers, video recording / playback equipment, cameras, car navigation systems, landline phones, mobile phones, and information equipment terminals. The information transmission device according to claim 1, wherein the URL acquired by the XML data acquisition unit can be changed.

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