JP2008286918A - Recording medium, with picture for learning and program for learning recorded thereon - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a recording medium allowing only pictures for learning to be read and reproduced on a television receiver when the recording medium is set on a DVD reproducing device and allowing a program for learning to be automatically executed when the recording medium is set on a computer, thus performing easy to operate display for learning computer operation. <P>SOLUTION: Pictures for learning for learning operation of an application program and a computer executable program for learning are recorded on a recording medium. The DVD reproducing device can read the pictures for learning when the recording medium is set on the DVD reproducing device, and the computer can read and execute a program for learning when the recording medium is set on the computer. The program for learning makes the display means of the computer display a main image and an operation image. In the main image, a reproduction image of the pictures for learning and an application image are displayed so as to be changeable. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a recording medium on which a learning video and a learning program for learning computer operations are recorded.

  Conventionally, video software and the like for learning operation of application programs such as word processing software and spreadsheet software executed on a personal computer (hereinafter simply referred to as “computer”) have been sold. In this kind of learning video software, a screen displayed on a computer display is recorded as an image, and a series of operations from starting an application program until a predetermined document is completed is recorded together with narration. Therefore, the beginner learns the computer operation of the application program while watching the video displayed on the television receiver by setting the video software for learning on a video playback device connected to the television receiver and playing it back. be able to. However, in the case of video software, if the television receiver and the computer are installed in separate rooms, the video for learning cannot be viewed while actually performing the computer operation. There is a hassle that you have to come and go frequently.

  By the way, in recent years, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) reproducing apparatus has become widespread, and an image recorded on a DVD can be reproduced and displayed on a television receiver in a general home. Computers with a built-in DVD reader are also widespread, and images recorded on a DVD can be displayed on a computer display. Therefore, the learning video provided as conventional learning video software is recorded on a DVD so that the learning video can be displayed not only on the television receiver but also on a computer display. Thus, by switching between the learning video reproduction screen displayed on the computer display and the application program application screen, there is an advantage that the user can actually practice the operation on the spot after viewing the learning video.

  However, if the learning video is recorded on the DVD and the learning proceeds while switching between the learning video playback screen and the application program application screen on the computer, the video playback program and the application program need to be started individually. In addition, it is necessary to manually perform the screen switching operation. Therefore, when a beginner of a computer wants to practice operating an application program while watching a learning video recorded on a DVD, it is necessary to learn in advance how to start the application program and how to manually switch the screen. .

  Also, even when the application screen is switched to the foreground, the learning video may continue to play on the back side of the application screen, and when the next switching to the playback screen, the learning video playback has already ended. Have In this case, it is not possible to know how far the learning video has been viewed, and if it is desired to see the continuation of the time point when switching to the application screen, the learning video must be reproduced from the beginning. Also, when switching screens, there is a possibility that one program will be terminated by mistake. Therefore, simply recording a learning video on a DVD makes it difficult to start an application or switch screens, and it is difficult for beginners of computers to operate.

  Therefore, the present invention records a learning video for learning operation of an application program and a learning program executable by a computer on a recording medium such as a DVD, and is a DVD playback apparatus connected to a television receiver. When set to, only the learning video is read out and can be reproduced and displayed on the television receiver, and when set to the DVD reader of the computer, the learning program is automatically executed, and the computer operation is easy to operate. An object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium in which a display for learning is made.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs a learning video (14) for learning the operation of the application program (AP) and a learning program (4) executable by the computer (4). 17), wherein the learning video is stored in a folder (10) automatically accessible by a DVD playback device (3) connected to a television receiver. When set in the DVD playback device (3), the DVD playback device (3) can read and play back the learning video (14), and the computer (4) (6), an operation input means (7), and a display means (8), the application program (AP) is preinstalled, and the learning program (17) is the computer (4 Autorun by When the recording medium is set in the DVD reader (6), the computer (4) is configured to read and execute the learning program (17). The learning program (17) includes the computer (4), video playback means (25) for reading and playing the learning video (14), and application execution means for reading and executing the application program (AP). (26), alternatively, select a playback screen of the learning video (14) played by the video playback means (25) and an application screen displayed by the application execution means (26), and Main screen display means (27) to be displayed as a main screen (F1) in a partial area of the display means (8), switching between the playback screen and the application screen in the main screen display means (27) Operation screen display means (28) for displaying an operation screen (F2) for display in a different area from the main screen (F1) of the display means (8), and input from the operation input means (7) The main screen display means (27) is controlled based on the function, and the main screen (F1) functions as a control means (29) for switching the display of the main screen (F1) between the playback screen and the application screen. When the application screen is displayed, the application execution means (26) performs processing based on the application program (AP) in response to an input from the operation input means (7), and reflects it on the application screen. It is in the point made.

  According to the recording medium having the above configuration, when the recording medium is set in the DVD reproducing apparatus, the DVD reproducing apparatus can read and reproduce the learning video, and the recording medium is set in the DVD reading apparatus of the computer. Sometimes, the computer can read the learning program and automatically execute it. When the learning program is automatically executed on the computer, the main screen and the operation screen are displayed on the display means, and the operation screen is operated to change the display of the main screen to the learning video reproduction screen and the application program application. You can switch between screens.

  Further, in the recording medium, the control means (29) functioning according to the learning program is configured to cause the video reproduction means (25) to change the display on the main screen (F1) from the reproduction screen to the application screen. Pausing the playback of the learning video (14), and restarting the playback of the learning video (14) from the pause position by the video playback means (25) when switching from the application screen to the playback screen. Is preferred. In this case, when the display on the main screen is switched from the reproduction screen to the application screen, the user does not need to perform an operation for temporarily stopping the reproduction of the learning video, and the operability is improved.

  The learning video (14) recorded on the recording medium is composed of a plurality of items (P1, P2,..., Pn) divided in time series, and the learning video (14) Text data (19) explaining the operation content corresponding to each item is stored, and the operation screen display means (28) functioning by the learning program is being reproduced by the video reproduction means (25). The text data (19) corresponding to the item is read and displayed on the operation screen (F2), and also when the playback by the video playback means (25) is paused, the display based on the text data (19) Is preferably continued. In this case, when practicing the operation of the application program with the application screen displayed on the main screen, the display based on the text data that is continuously displayed on the operation screen can be referred to.

  In the recording medium, the operation screen display means (28) functioning by the learning program displays a list (33) of the plurality of items (P1, P2,..., Pn) on the operation screen (F2). It is preferable that the item display (32) of the item being reproduced is performed by the video reproduction means (25). In this case, the user can grasp the current learning progress by referring to the list display displayed on the operation screen and the item display of the item being reproduced.

  In the recording medium, the control means (29) functioning by the learning program includes the operation input means (7) from the list display (33) of the plurality of items (P1, P2,..., Pn). ), It is preferable to control the video playback means (25) so that the one item is played back when the one item is selected via. In this case, the user can select an item he / she wants to learn and learn the item.

  According to the recording medium in which the learning video and the learning program according to the present invention are recorded, only the learning video is read and set in the television receiver when set in the DVD playback device connected to the television receiver. When the learning video is displayed on the DVD reading device of the computer, the learning program is automatically executed, and the display for easy computer operation is displayed on the display means of the computer. That is, the main screen and the operation screen are displayed on the display means, and the display on the main screen can be switched between the learning video playback screen and the application program application screen by operating the operation screen. Thus, even a beginner of a computer can switch between a learning video playback screen and an application screen with a simple operation. At this time, the switching of the main screen is performed by an instruction of the control means functioning by the learning program, so that the application program is not terminated by mistake. In addition, since the learning program automatically executed by the computer causes the computer to function as the video playback means and the application execution means, the user does not need to manually start the video playback program or application program, and the operability is improved.

  Also, when switching the display on the main screen from the playback screen to the application screen, the playback of the learning video by the video playback means is paused, and when switching from the application screen to the playback screen, the playback of the learning video by the video playback means is temporarily stopped. By resuming from the stop position, the user does not need to perform an operation for temporarily stopping the reproduction of the learning video, and the operability is further improved.

  The learning video is composed of a plurality of items divided in time series, and the recording medium stores text data explaining the operation content corresponding to each item of the learning video. The text data corresponding to the item being played back by the video playback means is read and displayed on the operation screen, and even when playback by the video playback means is paused, the display based on the text data is continued so that the user can When the application program is practiced with the application screen displayed on the screen, the display based on the text data on the operation screen can be referred to, and there is an advantage that the operation content can be easily grasped.

  Further, the operation screen display means displays a list of a plurality of items included in the learning video on the operation screen, and also displays the items of the item being played back by the video playback means, so that the user is displayed on the operation screen. By referring to the list display and the item display of the item being reproduced, the progress of learning regarding the operation of the application program can be grasped.

  In addition, when one item is selected from the list display of a plurality of items included in the learning video via the operation input unit, the control unit causes the video reproduction unit to reproduce the one item. By controlling, the user can select an item he / she wants to learn and view the video of the item, improving learning efficiency.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a usage mode of a recording medium 1 of the present invention. The recording medium 1 is a recording medium in which a learning video for learning the operation of an application program of a computer and a learning program that can be executed by the computer are recorded in a DVD format. As shown in FIG. 1, the recording medium 1 is configured such that a DVD playback device 3 connected to a television receiver 2 can read a learning video, and a computer 4 can read recorded data. Configured to be able to.

  The computer 4 includes a computer main body 5, a DVD reader 6 built in the computer main body 5, operation input means 7 including a keyboard 7a and a mouse 7b, and a display device 8 including a liquid crystal display or a CRT display. Yes. Moreover, it is preferable that the computer 4 further includes a speaker in order to generate sound such as narration recorded together with the learning video. In the illustrated example, the computer 4 is a desktop computer, but may be a notebook computer.

  When the recording medium 1 is set to the DVD playback device 3 connected to the television receiver 2, the DVD playback device 3 reads out and plays back the learning video, and the learning video is read from the television receiver 2. indicate. Further, when the recording medium 1 is set in the computer 4, the computer 4 is configured to automatically execute the learning program.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the data structure recorded on the recording medium 1, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between the learning video A, chapter information A, section information A, and text data A recorded on the recording medium 1. is there. As shown in FIG. 2, the recording medium 1 is provided with a video folder 10, an audio folder 11, and a program folder 12, and each video folder 10 can be read and played by a DVD playback device 3 such as the MPEG2 format. Menu video 13 and learning video 14 recorded in various formats are stored, and chapter information 15 associated with the learning video 14 is stored. In the illustrated example, learning video A, learning video B, and learning video C are stored as learning video 14, and chapter information A to C is stored corresponding to each of learning videos A to C. ing. The learning videos A to C are configured for each section edited based on the learning theme. For example, the learning video A is a basic operation edition, the learning video B is an applied operation edition, and the learning video C is a practice edition. Thus, by viewing all of the learning videos A to C, it is possible to learn a certain level of operation related to the application program. As shown in FIG. 3, the learning video A is composed of a plurality of items (items P1 to Pn) divided in time series according to the degree of progress of the learning theme, and the chapter information A corresponding thereto is the head of each item. This information includes information (chapter C1 to Cn) for designating an address. Therefore, by referring to the chapter information A, the learning video A can be jumped to the head of each item. The menu video 13 is a video that displays a section selection screen for allowing the user to select a learning video to be reproduced from the learning videos A to C.

  In the embodiment, the case where the learning videos A to C are stored in separate files is illustrated, but these may be configured as one file. In addition, the learning videos A to C include voice data such as narration explaining the operation content. In this embodiment, nothing is stored in the audio folder 11. The name of the video folder 10 is set to a name that can be automatically accessed by the DVD playback device 3 (for example, “VIDEO TS” as shown in FIG. 2), so that the recording medium 1 is set in the DVD playback device 3. At this time, the DVD playback device 3 automatically accesses the video folder 10, and the menu video 13 and the learning video 14 stored therein can be read and played back.

  In the highest level (root directory) of the recording medium 1, automatic execution information 16 defined by “Autorun.inf”, a learning program 17 executable by the computer 4, and section information referred to by the learning program 17 18 is stored. In the automatic execution information 16, an instruction for executing the learning program 17 is described. In addition, since any path for accessing the learning program 17 can be set in the automatic execution information 16, the learning program 17 does not necessarily have to be recorded at the top of the recording medium 1. Further, the section information 18 need not be recorded at the top of the recording medium 1 and may be stored in the program folder 12. The section information 18 includes section information A to C corresponding to the learning videos A to C, and item names corresponding to the items divided in time series of the learning video are stored in a text format. . For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the section information A includes “paper setting” corresponding to item 1 of learning video A, “input” corresponding to item 2, and “character string The item name “Save” is stored corresponding to “Select”,..., Item n.

  In the program folder 12, text data 19 referred to by the learning program 17 is recorded. The text data 19 has text data A to C corresponding to the learning videos A to C. For each item divided into the time series of the learning video, an explanatory text explaining the operation contents is in a text format. Stored. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, in text data A, “Let's set the length of the margin to XX and the width to XX.” Corresponding to item 1 of the learning video A. The explanatory text explaining the operation contents is stored. Similarly, the explanatory text explaining the operation content in each item is stored in a text format corresponding to the items 2, 3,..., N of the learning video A. The text data 19 may be text data of voice data such as narration included in the learning video 14.

  When the recording medium 1 having the above data structure is set with respect to the DVD playback apparatus 3 connected to the television receiver 2, the DVD playback apparatus 3 automatically accesses the video folder 10, and the menu stored therein is stored. Since the video 13, the learning video 14, and the chapter information 15 are read and reproduced, the learning video is displayed on the entire screen of the television receiver 2. Then, by operating the remote control 3a of the DVD playback apparatus 3 and the like, it is possible to select and play an arbitrary section from the menu video, and to advance the learning video to an arbitrary chapter.

  On the other hand, when the recording medium 1 is set in the computer 4, the learning mode 17 is automatically executed by the computer 4 on the basis of the automatic execution information 16, and the learning video is displayed on the DVD playback device 3. The display for computer operation learning which is easy to operate with respect to the display device 8 is performed in different display modes.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of the computer 4. In addition to the above-described DVD reader 6, the computer 4 outputs a display image to the CPU 20 that executes the program, the input reception unit 21 that receives input from the operation input means 7, and the display device 8. A display output unit 22 for storing data, a memory 23 for temporarily storing data when the CPU 20 executes a program, and a magnetic disk device 24 in which an operating system OS and an application program AP are installed in advance. The application program AP is not particularly limited. For example, the application program AP is an application program such as word processing software, spreadsheet software, or e-mail software, and is an application program that is a subject of operation learning by the recording medium 1. The DVD reading device 6 is provided with a reading unit 6a for reading data recorded on the recording medium 1. The reading unit 6a reads data from the recording medium 1 in response to a command from the CPU 20 and outputs it to the CPU 20. Is configured to do.

  When the recording medium 1 is set in the DVD reader 6 of the computer 4, the computer 4 executes processing according to the flowchart of FIG. 5 by the function of the operating system OS. When the recording medium 1 is set in the DVD reader 6 (step S1), the CPU 20 searches the root directory of the recording medium 1 to check whether the automatic execution information 16 is stored. Since the recording medium 1 of the present embodiment stores the automatic execution information 16 in the root directory as described above, the CPU 20 acquires the automatic execution information 16 (step S2). Next, the CPU 20 reads and executes the learning program 17 recorded on the recording medium 1 in accordance with the instruction described in the automatic execution information 16 (step S3). Then, the learning program 17 is activated in the computer 4 (step S4). Therefore, the user can start the learning program 17 simply by setting the recording medium 1 to the DVD reader 6 of the computer 4. When the recording medium 1 is set in the computer 4 as described above, the operating system OS recognizes the recording medium 1 as a recording medium on which the computer program is recorded, and automatically executes the learning program 17. An independent video playback program does not start automatically.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating functions realized by the CPU 20 in the activated state of the learning program 17, and FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display screen of the display device 8 in the activated state of the learning program 17. The CPU 20 functions as a video playback unit 25, an application execution unit 26, a main screen display unit 27, an operation screen display unit 28, and a control unit 29 by executing the learning program 17.

  The video playback unit 25 reads the menu video 13, the learning video 14 and the chapter information 15 recorded in the video folder 10 of the recording medium 1 to play back the learning videos A to C, and displays the video as a main screen display unit. 27. The video playback unit 25 stores chapter information 15 corresponding to the item being played back in the learning video 14 in the first storage unit 23a of the memory 23, and sequentially updates the chapter information as the playback progresses. When the reproduction of the learning video 14 is paused, the pause position is stored in the second storage unit 23b. Furthermore, the video reproduction unit 25 outputs chapter information 15 corresponding to the item being reproduced to the operation screen display unit 28.

  The application execution unit 26 is a processing unit that reads and executes the application program AP installed in the magnetic disk device 24, and outputs an application screen displayed by the application execution unit 26 to the main screen display unit 27.

  The main screen display unit 27 displays the main screen F1 in a partial area of the display device 8 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in the figure, the main screen F1 is arranged from the upper part of the entire screen of the display device 8 to the central part. The main screen display unit 27 alternatively selects the reproduction screen of the learning video 14 reproduced by the video reproduction unit 25 and the application screen displayed by the application execution unit 26 to select the main screen F1 of the display device 8. Is displayed.

  The operation screen display unit 28 displays the operation screen F2 in the remaining area of the display device 8 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in the figure, the operation screen F2 is arranged in the area below the main screen F1. The operation screen display unit 28 is configured to acquire the section information 18 recorded in the recording medium 1, and based on the chapter information 15 being reproduced input from the video reproduction unit 25, the currently reproduced section and The item is specified, and a list of a plurality of items included in the section being reproduced and the item being reproduced are displayed on the operation screen F2. Further, the operation screen display unit 28 acquires the text data 19 recorded in the recording medium 1 and displays an explanatory text corresponding to the item being reproduced on the operation screen F2. The operation screen F2 includes an indicator 31 for displaying the progress of the learning video displayed on the main screen F1, an item display field 32 for displaying the item being played back, and a list of a plurality of items included in the section being played back. A list display field 33 to be displayed and an information display field 34 to display an explanation corresponding to the item being reproduced are displayed. In addition, the operation screen F2 includes a video operation button 35 for performing a rewinding operation, a stop operation, a reproduction operation, a fast-forward operation, and the like, and a learning video on the main screen F1 as buttons for a user to operate. When the menu button 36 for returning to the menu image, the end button 37 for ending the execution of the learning program 17, the volume button 38 for operating the volume, and the application program AP are not installed in the default setting storage location. An option button 39 for designating the storage location, a button 40 for displaying an explanatory text in the information display field 34, and the learning video being reproduced on the main screen F1 are paused, and the main screen F1 is displayed. Button to switch from the learning video playback screen to the application screen 41 is displayed.

  The control unit 29 is configured to control the video reproduction unit 25, the application execution unit 26, the main screen display unit 27, and the operation screen display unit 28 based on the input from the operation input unit 7. For example, when the learning button 41 is operated, a command to pause video playback is output to the video playback unit 25, and the display of the main screen F1 is changed from the playback screen to the application screen to the main screen display unit 27. Output the command to switch. Then, the application execution unit 26 is caused to function. At this time, if the application program AP is not activated, the application execution unit 26 is instructed to activate the application program AP. Then, after the application screen is displayed on the main screen F1, when the user performs some operation on the main screen F1, control is performed so that the input signal is guided to the application execution unit 26. Thereby, the application execution part 26 performs the process based on a user's input operation according to the application program AP, and reflects it on an application screen. Therefore, the user can directly operate the application screen displayed on the main screen F1, and can practice the actual operation related to the application program AP.

  Further, even when the application screen is displayed on the main screen F1, the control unit 29 performs processing based on the input signal when the user performs any operation on the operation screen F2. The video playback unit 25, the application execution unit 26, the main screen display unit 27, or the operation screen display unit 28 is controlled. For example, when the application screen is displayed on the main screen F1, when the user presses the playback button included in the video operation button 35, the control unit 29 gives a playback instruction to the video playback unit 25, and A command to switch the display of the main screen F1 from the application screen to the learning video playback screen is output to the main screen display unit 27. Then, after the learning video reproduction screen is displayed on the main screen F1, even if the user performs any operation on the main screen F1, control is performed so that the input signal is not guided to the application execution unit 26.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure performed in the computer 4 after the computer 4 starts the learning program 17. When the learning program 17 is executed, the control unit 29 functions in the CPU 20, and under the control of the control unit 29, the main screen display unit 27 and the operation screen display unit 28 further function to control the display device 8. A screen F1 and an operation screen F2 are displayed (step S10). The control unit 29 causes the video playback unit 25 to function, reads the menu video 13 from the video folder 10 of the recording medium 1, and displays the menu video on the main screen F1 (steps S11 and S12). The control unit 29 determines whether or not a section to be reproduced has been selected on the section selection screen displayed as the menu video (step S13), and if the section is selected through the operation input means 7, the step is performed. Proceed to S14. Then, when the control unit 29 instructs the video playback unit 25, the video playback unit 25 reads the learning video 14 of the designated section from the video folder 10 (step S14). The operation screen display unit 28 reads the section information 18 and the text data 19 corresponding to the designated section (step S15). Then, the video playback unit 25 starts playback of the learning video 14 (step S16). At this time, the video reproduction unit 25 stores the chapter information 15 corresponding to the item being reproduced in the learning video 14 in the first storage unit 23 a of the memory 23 and outputs it to the operation screen display unit 28. The chapter information 15 stored in the memory 23 is appropriately updated as the learning image 14 is played back. Then, the operation screen display unit 28 displays a list of a plurality of items included in the section being reproduced on the list display field 33 of the operation screen F2 based on the section information 18 (step S17). In addition, the operation screen display unit 28 displays the name of the item being reproduced on the item display field 32 and sequentially updates the item display as the learning image 14 is reproduced (step S18). Further, the operation screen display unit 28 displays an explanatory text regarding the operation of the application program corresponding to the item being reproduced on the information display column 34, and displays the explanatory text as the learning image 14 is reproduced. Update sequentially (step S19).

  The video reproduction unit 25 determines whether or not the learning video corresponding to the designated section has been reproduced (step S20), and when reproduction is completed, determines whether or not there is a next section (step S20). Step S21). If there is a next section, the video playback unit 25 automatically designates the next section (step S22), and repeats the processing after step S14. On the other hand, when the next section does not exist and the reproduction is completed to the end of the learning video 14, the process returns to step S11, and the video reproduction unit 25 reads the menu video 13 from the recording medium 1 and displays the menu video. It is displayed on the main screen F1.

  When the recording medium 1 is set in the computer 4, the main screen F <b> 1 and the operation screen F <b> 2 are displayed on the display device 8 by the processing as described above, and the playback screen of the learning video 14 is displayed on the main screen 1. During this process, the control unit 29 constantly monitors whether or not there is any input from the operation input means 7, and when an operation is performed on each of the buttons 35 to 41 on the operation screen F2, an interrupt is performed. As processing, processing corresponding to these button operations is executed. For example, when an operation is performed on the video operation button 35 such as rewinding or fast-forwarding operation of the learning video, the video playback unit 25 is instructed to perform processing corresponding to the operation, and the menu button 36 is operated. If it is, the process is skipped from an arbitrary step to step S11, and the menu video is displayed on the main screen F1. Further, when an operation for selecting one item from the list display of a plurality of items displayed in the list display column 33 of the operation screen F2 is performed, the chapter information 15 corresponding to the selected item is displayed. Acquire and jump the learning video playback screen to the selected item. When the end button 37 is operated, the reproduction of the learning video is ended and the execution of the learning program 17 is ended.

  Next, interrupt processing when the learning button 41 is operated will be described. When the learning button 41 is operated, the display on the main screen F1 is switched from the learning video playback screen to the application screen, and the user can operate the application screen displayed on the main screen F1. . FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process when the learning button 41 is clicked. When the control unit 29 detects that the learning button 41 on the operation screen F2 is operated, the control unit 29 advances the process from an arbitrary step in FIG. 8 to step S30 in FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the learning video is being reproduced (step S30). If the learning video is being reproduced, the reproduction of the learning video is paused and the pause position is stored in the memory 23 ( Step S31). If the learning video is not being reproduced, the process proceeds from step S30 to step S32.

  Then, the control unit 29 causes the application execution unit 26 to function. The application execution unit 26 determines whether or not the application program AP has already been activated (step S32). If the application program AP has not been activated, the application execution unit 26 reads the application program AP from the magnetic disk device 24 and activates it (step S33). Then, the control unit 29 instructs the main screen display unit 27 to switch the display of the main screen F1 from the learning video reproduction screen to the application screen output by the application execution unit 26. In response to this command, the main screen display unit 27 switches the display of the main screen F1 to the application screen, for example, by setting the application screen to the forefront of the main screen F1 (step S34). When the application screen is displayed on the main screen F1, when the user performs an operation on the main screen F1, the operation information is input to the application execution unit 26. Then, the application execution unit 26 performs a process defined by the application program AP based on the operation input from the operation input unit 7 and reflects it on the application screen (step S35). Therefore, the user can perform any operation on the application screen displayed on the main screen F1, and can practice operating the application program AP on the main screen F1.

  When the user wants to actually practice the operation learned from the learning video after the user has watched the learning video for a certain time, for example, by simply clicking the learning button 41, As video playback is paused, the display on the main screen F1 is switched from the playback screen to the application screen, and the application program AP can be practiced on the main screen F1. Can be performed easily, and the operation practice of the application program AP can be performed efficiently. The operation screen display unit 28 continues to display the indicator 31, the item display column 32, the list display column 33, and the information display column 34 of the operation screen F2 as they are even after the reproduction of the learning video is paused. Therefore, even after the display of the main screen F1 is switched to the application screen, the user can practice operating the application program AP while referring to the description of the operation content displayed in the information display field 34. Therefore, even beginners can smoothly practice operation and can learn efficiently.

  During execution of the interrupt process of FIG. 9, the control unit 29 constantly monitors whether there is any input on the operation screen F2, and when an operation is performed on a specific button on the operation screen F2. Then, processing corresponding to these button operations is executed as further interrupt processing. For example, when the end button 37 is operated, the application execution unit 26 is instructed to end the execution of the application program AP, and after the application program AP is ended, the execution of the learning program 17 is ended. Let When an instruction to play back the learning video that is paused is issued, the display of the main screen F1 is switched from the application screen to the playback screen of the learning video, and the playback of the paused learning video is resumed.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process when a learning video reproduction instruction is given. When the control unit 29 detects that the learning video playback button has been operated on the operation screen F2, the control unit 29 advances the process from any step of FIGS. 8 and 9 to step S40 of FIG. However, if the learning video is already being played back in the flowchart of FIG. 8, the operation of the playback button is ignored and the processing of FIG. 10 is not performed.

  When the interrupt process of FIG. 10 is started, the control unit 29 first determines whether or not the application program AP is activated (step S40). The main screen F1 is instructed to switch from the application screen to the learning video playback screen. In response to this command, for example, the main screen display unit 27 switches the display of the main screen F1 to the learning video playback screen by setting the application screen to the back of the main screen F1 (step S41). If the application program AP is not activated, the process proceeds from step S40 to S42. In addition, although the application program AP is activated, when the application screen is already set to the backmost side on the main screen F1, the process of step S41 can be omitted.

  Then, the control unit 29 determines whether or not the reproduction of the learning video is paused (step S42). If the learning video is not paused, the control unit 29 displays the menu video on the main screen F1 in the flowchart of FIG. The process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, when the learning video reproduction is paused, the video reproduction unit 25 is instructed to resume the reproduction from the pause position. Then, the video reproduction unit 25 reads the pause position stored in the memory 23 (step S43), and resumes the learning video reproduction from the pause position (step S44). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S18 in the flowchart of FIG. 8 to display a learning video reproduction screen on the main screen F1, and to display an item being reproduced displayed on the operation screen F2 as the learning video reproduction progresses. The column 32 and the information display column 34 are updated sequentially.

  When the playback of the learning video is paused by the processing of FIG. 10, when the video playback unit 25 restarts the playback of the learning video, the playback resumes from the paused position. The video for learning can be seen from the continuation of the playback. Therefore, for example, when the user views the learning video for a certain period of time and then switches the main screen F1 to the application screen to practice the operation of the application program AP, when viewing the learning video playback screen again, the learning video playback is performed. Just by instructing, the video for learning can be viewed from the continuation of the point when switching to the application screen.

  The recording medium 1 described above records the learning video 14 for learning the operation of the application program AP and the learning program 17 that can be executed by the computer 4, and the learning video 14 is a television receiver. The DVD playback device 3 connected to the machine 2 is stored in a video folder 10 that can be automatically accessed. Therefore, when the recording medium 1 is set in the DVD playback device 3, the DVD playback device 3 can automatically read and play back the learning video 14. The learning program 17 is set so that the computer 4 can automatically read and execute the automatic execution information 16 stored in the root directory of the recording medium 1. For this reason, when the recording medium 1 is set in the DVD reader 6 of the computer 4, the computer 4 can automatically read and execute the learning program 17.

  When the learning program 17 recorded in the recording medium 1 is executed in the computer 4, the main screen F1 and the operation screen F2 are displayed on the display device 8, and the learning video 14 is displayed on the main screen F1. Button for selectively switching between the playback screen and the application screen of the learning video 14 on the main screen F1 on the operation screen F2 Etc. are displayed. When the playback screen of the learning video 14 is displayed on the main screen F1, the learning video for learning the operation of the application program AP is provided to the user, so the user can learn video on the main screen F1. The user can learn how to operate the application program AP by looking at. At this time, the display on the main screen F1 is the same as the display displayed on the television receiver 2 when the recording medium 1 is set in the DVD playback device 3. On the other hand, when the application screen is displayed on the main screen F1, the application execution unit 26 performs processing based on the application program AP in accordance with the input from the operation input means 7, and the processing result is displayed on the application on the main screen F1. Since it is reflected on the screen, the user can practice operating the application program AP while viewing the display of the application screen of the main screen F1.

  Therefore, when the recording medium 1 is set in the computer 4, it is not necessary for the user himself / herself to perform a manual operation for individually starting the video reproduction program and the application program. Learning of operations related to the application program AP can be started. Further, in order to switch the display of the main screen F1 between the reproduction screen and the application screen, the user only has to perform a simple operation such as clicking a predetermined button on the operation screen F2, and thus the operation is simple. It is a user interface that is easy to operate especially for beginners of computers.

  When switching the display on the main screen F1 from the playback screen of the learning video 14 to the application screen, the playback of the learning video 14 by the video playback unit 25 is automatically paused and switched from the application screen to the playback screen again. At this time, since the reproduction of the learning video 14 by the video reproduction unit 25 is resumed from the position where it was paused, the user does not need to perform a pause operation, and the operability is improved in this respect as well.

It is a figure which shows one utilization aspect of the recording medium based on this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure recorded on a recording medium. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the image | video for learning recorded on a recording medium, chapter information, section information, and text data. It is a figure which shows the detailed structure of a computer. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence performed by computer, when a recording medium is set to a computer. It is a block diagram which shows the function implement | achieved in a computer by running the program for learning. It is a figure which shows the display screen in the display apparatus of the computer in the starting state of the learning program. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process sequence performed in a computer, after a computer starts the program for learning. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process when a learning button is click-operated. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process when the reproduction | regeneration instruction | indication of the image | video for learning is given.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Recording medium 2 Television receiver 3 DVD reproducing apparatus 4 Computer 6 DVD reader 7 Operation input means 8 Display apparatus (display means)
10 Video Folder 14 Learning Video 15 Chapter Information 16 Automatic Execution Information 17 Learning Program 18 Section Information 19 Text Data 20 CPU
25 video playback unit 26 application execution unit 27 main screen display unit 28 operation screen display unit 29 control unit 32 item display column 33 list display column 34 information display column 41 learning button F1 main screen F2 operation screen AP application program

Claims (5)

A recording medium recording a learning video (14) for learning the operation of an application program (AP) and a learning program (17) executable by the computer (4),
The learning video is stored in a folder (10) automatically accessible by a DVD playback device (3) connected to a television receiver, and the recording medium is set in the DVD playback device (3). In addition, the DVD playback device (3) can read and play back the learning video (14),
The computer (4) comprises a DVD reader (6), an operation input means (7), and a display means (8), and the application program (AP) is installed in advance,
The learning program (17) is set to be automatically executed by the computer (4), and when the recording medium is set in the DVD reader (6), the computer (4) The learning program (17) is configured to be read and executed,
The learning program (17), the computer (4),
Video playback means (25) for reading out and playing back the learning video (14),
Application execution means (26) for reading and executing the application program (AP),
Alternatively, the display means (8) selectively selects a reproduction screen of the learning video (14) reproduced by the video reproduction means (25) and an application screen displayed by the application execution means (26). ) Main screen display means (27) for displaying as a main screen (F1) in a partial area of
An operation screen for displaying the operation screen (F2) for switching the playback screen and the application screen in the main screen display means (27) in a different area from the main screen (F1) of the display means (8). Display means (28), and
As the control means (29) for controlling the main screen display means (27) based on the input from the operation input means (7) and switching the display of the main screen (F1) between the playback screen and the application screen. Make it work,
When the application screen is displayed on the main screen (F1), the application execution means (26) performs processing based on the application program (AP) in response to an input from the operation input means (7), A recording medium on which a learning video and a learning program recorded on the application screen are recorded.   The control means (29) temporarily stops the reproduction of the learning video (14) by the video reproduction means (25) when switching the display on the main screen (F1) from the reproduction screen to the application screen. The learning video according to claim 1, wherein when switching from the application screen to the playback screen, the playback of the learning video (14) by the video playback means (25) is resumed from the pause position. A recording medium that records video and learning programs. The learning video (14) consists of a plurality of items (P1, P2, ..., Pn) divided in time series,
The recording medium stores text data (19) for explaining the operation content corresponding to each item of the learning video (14),
The operation screen display means (28) reads the text data (19) corresponding to the item being reproduced by the video reproduction means (25) and displays it on the operation screen (F2). 3. The recording medium recording the learning video and the learning program according to claim 1, wherein the display based on the text data (19) is continued even when the reproduction according to 25) is paused.   The operation screen display means (28) displays a list (33) of the plurality of items (P1, P2,..., Pn) on the operation screen (F2) and is being reproduced by the video reproduction means (25). 4. The recording medium for recording the learning video and the learning program according to claim 3, wherein the item is displayed (32).   The control means (29), when one item is selected from the list display (33) of the plurality of items (P1, P2,..., Pn) via the operation input means (7). 5. A recording medium recording a learning video and a learning program according to claim 4, wherein the video reproduction means (25) is controlled so that the one item is reproduced.

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