JP2010164488A - Input device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a user-friendly input device that maintains original functions as a printed matter. <P>SOLUTION: A residential map 1 functions as an input device provided with command information allowing processing by an information supply server displaying processing content in a display screen and additional information to be added to the command information as codes readable by a reader. This residential map 1 includes a plurality of information pages 13; a booklet body 10, having a front cover 11 thicker than the information pages 13 and a back cover 12; and an operating sheet piece 14 connected to the edge side of the back cover 12. The operating sheet piece 14 is folded inside the back cover 12 at the time of storage and unfolded from between the front cover 11 and the back cover 12 at use. The use of icons printed on the operating sheet piece 14 allows the input of commands, and the like, to the information supply server, while turning the information pages 13 featuring residential maps. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a booklet-like input device capable of operating a computer by printing a readable information pattern on a sheet-like print medium on which a visual content is printed, and causing the reading device to read the pattern.

  The car navigation system can search for a short distance route or a short time route considering traffic conditions by designating a starting point and a destination while viewing a map screen displayed on the LCD. Also, even when accessing a map search server established on the Internet or operating a personal computer with a map database and route search software installed, the same route search is performed, although the accuracy and time required for processing differ. It can be carried out. Such a route search device is highly convenient because it can reach the destination without going through a useless route.

  A route search device that specifies a location while looking at the map screen specifies the destination by scrolling the screen after specifying the departure location on the map if the departure location and destination cannot be displayed on one screen. Or, if the detailed address of the departure point or destination is known, the address of the departure point and the address of the destination are input and selected.

  When specifying a location while scrolling the map screen, the map screen is moved linearly from the starting point to the destination, but it takes time to scroll and the position of the display screen is not known in the entire map Sometimes If the location is specified using a map book, the location can be selected while turning each page, so that the operator can easily understand the location intuitively. An example of an input device capable of specifying a place with such a map book is described in Patent Document 1.

  In the route input device described in Patent Document 1, the map area on which the map information is printed, the time information input area for inputting the time information, and the command input area for inputting the departure place and the destination are the same. Information for route search is input from the map book printed on the page by reading the position information represented by the information pattern with the pen-type input device and transferring the read position information to the navigation device. is there.

JP 2008-89355 A

  However, the route input device described in Patent Document 1 is a map book in which a map area, a time information input area, and a command input area are printed on the same page, and thus has a limited area of one page. In particular, if a time information input area and a command input area are to be secured, a large map area cannot be secured. Therefore, the original function of the printed matter as the map book cannot be exhibited.

  In addition, depending on the page, the shape occupied by the map area is different, so that the time information input area and the command input area arranged in the empty space are assumed to be printed at different positions for each page. In this case, the time information input area and the command input area are arranged in a place where it is difficult to input, and there is a possibility that the usability is deteriorated.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an input device that is easy to use while maintaining its original function as a printed matter.

  The present invention is a booklet-like input device in which command information for causing a computer to display processing contents on a display screen and additional information added to the command information are provided as codes readable by the reading device. A booklet main body having a plurality of sheet-like print media, a front cover and a back cover having a thickness greater than that of the print medium, and a small edge side of at least one of the front cover and the back cover And an operation sheet piece that is folded inside the back cover in the storage state and is operably taken out from between the front cover and the back cover in the use state. Is provided with the code corresponding to the additional information corresponding to the printed visual content, and the operation sheet piece includes the frame associated with each visual content. With icons showing the de information is printed, the code said icon corresponding to said command information to the print position is characterized in that it is granted.

  The input device of the present invention is a command for causing a computer that displays processing contents on a display screen to perform processing by causing a reading device to read a code corresponding to command information and a code corresponding to additional information. It is a booklet-like printed material for inputting information and additional information added to command information. In the input device, the operation sheet piece is folded between the front cover and the back cover in the storage state, so that the operation sheet piece is not easily bent or damaged even if the handling is rough. Then, in the use state, the operation sheet piece is operably taken out, and the code indicating the command information to be processed and the additional information added to the command information can be read by the reading device. Accordingly, since the operation sheet piece and the print medium are provided separately, the visually recognized content can be printed on the entire page. The operation sheet piece is connected to the front edge of the front cover or back cover, which is thicker than the printing medium, and is used for operation with a thickness similar to that of the front cover and back cover. It can be a sheet piece. Therefore, even if the operation sheet piece is taken out and used in use, it is more resistant to breakage and bending.

  If the icon is command information common to each print medium, there is no need to provide an operation sheet piece individually corresponding to the contents of each print medium. Command information and additional information can be input with one piece.

  It is preferable that the code assigned to the position of one icon indicates identification information that can be distinguished from the other icons. If the code assigned to the icon position is position information indicating the read position and coordinates, the position information in which icon the position information is in order to determine the corresponding command from the position information read on the computer side. It is necessary to determine whether it is included or not, and the processing becomes complicated. If the code is identification information that can be distinguished from other icons, the read icon can be easily determined from the identification information, so that the processing burden and development burden on the computer side can be reduced.

  On the operation sheet piece, an icon indicating the command information for enlargement display for instructing the computer to enlarge the display content displayed on the display screen is printed, and the position where the icon is printed It is desirable that the code corresponding to the enlarged display command information is provided. When an icon indicating command information for instructing the computer to enlarge the display content displayed on the display screen is provided on the operation sheet piece, the code attached to this icon is read by the reader to display An instruction to enlarge the contents can be input to the computer.

  The operation sheet piece is printed with the icon indicating command information for list display that instructs the computer to display a list indicating selection items on the display screen, and the icon is printed. It is desirable that the code corresponding to the command information for list display is given to the position. When an icon indicating command information for instructing the computer to display a list indicating the selection item on the display screen is provided on the operation sheet piece, the selection is made by reading the code attached to the icon by the reading device. An instruction to display a list showing items can be input to the computer.

  The icon indicating the command information for movement instructing the computer to move the selected position on the display screen in a predetermined direction is printed on the operation sheet piece, and the icon is printed. It is desirable that a code corresponding to the command information for movement is given to the position. When an icon indicating a command for instructing the computer to move the selected position on the display screen in a predetermined direction is provided on the operation sheet piece, the selected position is obtained by reading a code attached to the icon by the reading device. Can be input to the computer.

  The operation sheet piece is provided with a tablet for inputting positional information to the computer, and when a code corresponding to coordinates on the tablet is given, an operation of reading the tablet with a reader It is possible to input position information to the computer simply by performing the above.

  A keyboard for key input to the computer is printed on the operation sheet piece, and when a code corresponding to the keyboard is given, the operation sheet piece can be read only by performing an operation of reading on the keyboard. Key input can be performed.

  The input device of the present invention is provided with an operation sheet piece separately from the sheet-like print medium on which the visual content is printed, so that while viewing the print medium on which the visual content is printed on the entire page, A command can be input to the computer by reading the operation sheet piece with the reading device while the operation sheet piece is opened. Therefore, the input device of the present invention can be easily used while maintaining the original function as a printed matter.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the information provision system which used the house map which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention as an input device. It is a perspective view of the house map of the information provision system shown in FIG. It is a figure of the position map page of the house map shown in FIG. It is a figure of the index map page of the house map shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a table of contents page of the house map shown in FIG. 2. It is a figure which shows the sheet piece for operation. It is a figure which shows an example of a dot pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the reader of the information provision system shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the mobile telephone of the information provision system shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the information provision server of the information provision system shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of an area designation | designated screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen which shows the selected area. It is a figure which shows an example of the basic information display screen of an area. It is a figure which shows an example of a facility name input screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen displayed as "coin parking" in the input column of the facility name input screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen which shows the selected area. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the list of the facilities located in an area. It is a figure which shows an example of the map screen which superimposed the mark which shows the location of the selected coin parking on a map. It is a figure which shows an example of a search item input screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a search result list display screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen to the effect of designating an area. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen which shows the selected area. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen which color-coded the population distribution. It is a figure which shows the modification of the information provision system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure of the initial screen of the car navigation apparatus of the information provision system shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display screen which designated the sidewalk of Aoyama street as the destination. It is a figure which shows the display screen during route guidance. It is a figure which shows the structure of the information provision system which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a perspective view of the travel guide of the information provision system shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a display screen when the "sightseeing spot and facility" button is selected. It is a figure which shows an example of a display screen when the "meal and souvenir" button is selected. It is a figure which shows an example of a display screen when the "accommodation information" button is selected. It is a figure which shows an example of a display screen when the "traffic information" button is selected. It is a figure which shows the structure of the information provision system which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a figure of the cooking guide of the information provision system shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 1)
An input device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the first embodiment, an example in which a house map, which is an example of a map book, is used as an input device will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the house map 1 is a booklet-like printed matter that functions as an input device for searching various map information. In the first embodiment, an example in which Shibuya Ward is posted as the house map 1 will be described as an example.

  The information providing system 100 using the house map 1 is connected to the reading device 2 that reads commands from the house map 1 and the reading device 2, and transmits the read code or displays the provided information. The mobile phone 3 includes an information providing server 4 that performs processing based on the received code and provides information. The mobile phone 3 and the information providing server 4 are communicably connected to the Internet W, which is an example of a network. In FIG. 1, a relay station and a base station with which the mobile phone 3 communicates are not shown.

As shown in FIG. 2, the house map 1 includes a plurality of pieces of information to be provided to the user as visual contents on a paper medium that is a sheet-like print medium between a front cover 11 and a back cover 12. The map main body 10 which is a booklet main body on which the information page 13 is bound, and the operation sheet piece 14 are provided. Visual content refers to printed information that can be visually grasped.
The information page 13 is printed over a position map page 131 (see FIG. 3) showing the position of Shibuya Ward and two spread pages, and an index map page 132 (FIG. 4) that guides the posted pages of Shibuya Ward divided into blocks. Table of Contents 133 (see Fig. 5) with the street name index printed in a tabular format, House Map Page 134 (see Fig. 2) showing the building name / resident name and address in detail on a large scale map, The map page 134 includes a legend page (not shown) explaining the legend.

The operation sheet piece 14 is connected to the edge side of the back cover 12. Since the operation sheet piece 14 is integrally connected to the back cover 12, it is formed of a thick paper medium having the same quality as the back cover 12.
As shown in FIG. 6, an icon group 141, a tablet 142, and a keyboard 143 are printed on the operation sheet piece 14.
As the icon group 141, in a column, “basic information” button 141a, “individual information search” button 141b, “marketing search” button 141c, “enlarge” button 141d, “return” button 141e, “next” button 141f, "Up" button 141g, "Determine" button 141h, "Down" button 141j, "List display" button 141k, "Display with house map book data" button 141m, "Display with navigator" button 141n, "With 3D data" A “display” button 141o and an end button 141p are printed.
As the tablet 142, five function keys 142a and a pad portion 142b serving as an input area are printed.
The keyboard 143 includes a character key 143a used for inputting characters, numbers, and symbols arranged with the QWERTY key, a control key 143b such as an “ALT” key, a “SHIFT” key, an “ENTER” key, and a cursor. A cursor key 143c used for moving the character, a shortcut key 143d such as cut, copy, and paste are printed.

A dot pattern that is read by the reading device 2 is printed on the icon group 141, the tablet 142, the keyboard 143, and the information page 13 that are printed on the operation sheet piece 14. A dot pattern is a set of small black spots. For example, a dot pattern as shown in FIG. 7 is given. The dot pattern represents a code corresponding to command information or additional information added to the command information depending on the arrangement of dots.
A code corresponding to identification information distinguishable from other icons is printed on the icon group 141, and a code corresponding to identification information distinguishable from other keys is printed on each key of the keyboard 143. In addition, codes corresponding to the keys are also printed on the function keys 142a of the tablet 142.
Further, the dot pattern printed on the pad portion 142b of the tablet 142 is printed with a code corresponding to identification information indicating that it is the tablet 142 and a code corresponding to position information indicating the coordinates in the pad portion 142b. Yes.
The dot pattern printed on the information page 13 is printed with a code corresponding to page information indicating the page number and a code corresponding to position information indicating the coordinates of the page.
In addition, it is preferable that the dot pattern is printed in such a size that each dot cannot be visually observed so that the visual content and the appearance of the icon are not impaired.

Next, the reading device 2 will be described with reference to FIG.
The reading device 2 is a pen-type optical reading device that reads the dot pattern printed on the house map 1 with its tip directed. The reading device 2 is connected to a USB (Universal Serial Bus) terminal of the mobile phone 3 via a connection cable.

The reading device 2 includes an illumination unit 21, a reading unit 22, a pattern recognition unit 23, and a communication unit 24.
The illumination means 21 is for illuminating the paper surface brightly, and an LED (Light Emitting Diode) can be used. The reading unit 22 reads a dot pattern printed on a paper surface as image data, and for example, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) can be used. The pattern recognition unit 23 converts the image data read by the reading unit 22 into a code by pattern recognition. The communication unit 24 is a USB interface that outputs the code output from the reading unit 22 to the mobile phone 3.

Next, the mobile phone 3 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, the telephone function is not shown.
The mobile phone 3 operates the map information search application program to transmit the code from the reading device 2 to the information providing server 4 on the Internet W, and to receive and display the processing content of the information providing server 4 It functions as an information retrieval device.
The cellular phone 3 includes a communication unit 31, an input unit 32, a display unit 33, a wireless unit 34, and a control unit 35.

  The communication unit 31 is a USB interface that receives a code from the reading device 2. The input means 32 includes numeric keys, symbol keys, function keys, cross keys (cursor keys or selection keys), and the like. As the display means 33, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Organic Electro-Luminescence), or the like can be used. The wireless unit 34 communicates with a base station or a relay station by a radio signal, and has a function of modulating a transmission packet from the control unit 35 or demodulating a reception packet and outputting the demodulated packet to the control unit 35. Yes. The control means 35 has a function of controlling the entire mobile phone 3 as a whole.

Next, the information providing server 4 will be described with reference to FIG.
The information providing server 4 is a computer that performs processing based on command information and additional information indicated by a code from the mobile phone 3, and functions as an electronic map information providing apparatus.
The information providing server 4 includes a communication unit 41, an input unit 42, a display unit 43, a control unit 44, and a storage unit 45.

The communication means 41 has a function of communicating with the mobile phone 3 via the Internet W. For example, an ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) or FT (Fiber To The Premises) LAN (Local Area Network) and can do. The input means 42 and the display means 43 are used during maintenance. The input means 42 can be a keyboard or a mouse. The display means 43 can be a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or LCD.
The control unit 44 includes a code analysis unit 441, a search unit 442, a route search unit 443, a display screen generation unit 444, and a processing unit 445.
The code analysis unit 441 analyzes the code transmitted from the mobile phone 3 and notifies the processing unit 445 of the code. The search means 442 accesses the database stored in the storage means 45 in response to an instruction from the processing means 445 and outputs the search result to the processing means 445. The route search means 443 has a function of searching for a route from the departure point to the destination based on command information and additional information designated by the user. For the route search, for example, a known method such as the Dijkstra method can be used. The display screen generation unit 444 generates a screen to be displayed on the mobile phone 3 based on the display data from the processing unit 445. The processing unit 445 has a function of controlling the information providing server 4 as a whole.
The storage unit 45 is a database in which various information is stored in a state that can be searched by the search unit 442. In the first embodiment, an electronic map information database used for map display and route search is constructed in the storage means 45. The storage means 45 can employ a hard disk drive having a large capacity and capable of high-speed access. In addition to information about maps, the electronic map information database includes basic information such as total population, total area, number of households, number of stores such as banks and convenience stores, individual information about facilities, and marketing information that can be used for sales activities. Stored for each area.

The operation and use state of the information providing system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
(Initial operation)
First, when the operation sheet piece 14 is not used, the operation sheet piece 14 is folded inward to be folded between the front cover 11 and the back cover 12 which are thicker than the information page 13. It becomes a state. In the first embodiment, the operation sheet piece 14 is connected to the fore edge side of the back cover 12, and the icon group 141, the tablet 142, and the keyboard 143 are located inside in a state of being folded. When the operation sheet piece 14 is used, the operation sheet piece 14 can be taken out by opening the operation sheet piece 14 outward.
Next, the input means 32 of the mobile phone 3 is operated to start the map information search application program and access the information providing server 4.

(Basic information display)
Basic information display is a function that displays basic information about a specified area, such as the total population, area, and number of households, by selecting the area and searching the electronic map information database. is there.

  The user first points the front end of the reading device 2 to the icon of the “basic information” button 141 a printed on the operation sheet piece 14 first. The reading device 2 reads the dot pattern printed on the “basic information” button 141 a by the reading unit 22, converts the read dot pattern into a corresponding code by the pattern recognition unit 23, and transmits it to the mobile phone via the communication unit 24. 3 is output. In the mobile phone 3, the control means 35 transmits the code from the reading device 2 to the information providing server 4 via the wireless means 34.

The information providing server 4 analyzes the code received by the code analysis unit 441. As a result of the analysis, if the code analysis unit 441 determines that the code information requires basic information display, the code analysis unit 441 notifies the processing unit 445 accordingly. When the notification from the code analysis unit 441 is command information requesting basic information display, the processing unit 445 instructs the display screen generation unit 444 to generate a screen for guiding area designation.
As a result, an area designation screen (see FIG. 11) is transmitted from the information providing server 4 and displayed on the display means 33 of the mobile phone 3. The processing means 445 of the information providing server 4 waits for transmission of area information that is additional information following the command information.

  Next, for example, the user determines an area indicated by a block from the index diagram page 132 shown in FIG. 4 and directs the tip of the reading device 2 to the position of the area. This area may be one place or a plurality of places. In the first embodiment, it is assumed that the blocks 41, 42, 45, and 46 are selected by the reading device 2. In this operation, the index chart page 132 is displayed on the display screen in advance, and the dot pattern on the pad part 142b of the tablet 142 is transmitted to the reading information providing server 4 by the reading device 2, thereby causing the pad part 142b to It is also possible to select a block by moving the mouse cursor on the display screen according to the printed position information.

  The reading device 2 reads the dot pattern printed in the blocks 41, 42, 45, and 46, and uses the read dot pattern as a code corresponding to the page information indicating the index diagram page 132 and the blocks 41, 42, and 45. , 46 is converted into a code corresponding to the position information indicating the coordinates where it is located, and is transmitted to the information providing server 4 via the mobile phone 3 as additional information added to the command information requesting basic information display.

  The information providing server 4 analyzes the code received by the code analysis unit 441. If the code analysis unit 441 determines that the page information and the position information specify the selected area to be added to the command information requesting basic information display as a result of the analysis, the code analysis unit 441 notifies the processing unit 445 accordingly. The processing means 445 indicates a plurality of areas selected based on the page information and the position information (Shibuya Ward and selected block names “FIG. 41”, “42”, “45”, “46”). The display screen (see FIG. 12) is generated by the display screen generation means 444 and transmitted to the mobile phone 3.

  Next, the user reads command information for requesting to display the basic information of the selected area with the tip of the reading device 2 facing the icon of the “OK” button 141 h printed on the operation sheet piece 14. .

The reading device 2 reads the dot pattern printed on the “decision” button 141 h, converts the read dot pattern into a code corresponding to the identification information indicating the “decision” button 141 h, and transmits it through the mobile phone 3. The information is transmitted to the information providing server 4.
In the information providing server 4, the processing unit 445 uses the search unit 442 to store the basic information of the area selected by the storage unit 45 based on the command information requesting to display the basic information of the area analyzed by the code analyzing unit 441. Search for information. The processing unit 445 causes the display screen generation unit 444 to generate an area basic information display screen (see FIG. 13) based on the retrieved basic information, and transmits it to the mobile phone 3.

  In the mobile phone 3, the basic display screen of the area transmitted from the information providing server 4 is displayed on the display means 33. In this way, basic information such as the total population, total area, and number of households of the selected area can be displayed.

(Individual information search)
The individual information search is a function for searching for and displaying the electronic map information database by inputting information on a facility located in a designated area and a facility name and selecting the area.

  The user first points the front end of the reading device 2 to the icon of the “individual information search” button 141 b printed on the operation sheet piece 14. The reading device 2 transmits the code corresponding to the dot pattern printed on the “individual information search” button 141b to the information providing server 4 via the mobile phone 3 as command information for requesting individual information search.

In the information providing server 4, the processing unit 445 causes the display screen generating unit 444 to generate a facility name input screen based on the received command information requesting individual information search, and transmits the facility name input screen to the mobile phone 3.
Thereby, the facility name input screen (see FIG. 14) is transmitted from the information providing server 4 and displayed on the display means 33 of the mobile phone 3. The processing means 445 of the information providing server 4 waits for transmission of area information that is additional information following the command information.

  Next, instead of using the input means 32 of the mobile phone 3, the user directs the tip of the reading device 2 to each key of the keyboard 143 of the operation sheet piece 14 and inputs the facility name. For example, “Coin parking” is input. When inputting “coin parking”, the dot pattern of each key of “KOINNPA-KINGU” is read by the reading device 2, and then the dot pattern of the “conversion” key of the control key 143b is read. Since the input means 32 of the mobile phone 3 has only a limited number of keys, a plurality of keys are assigned to one key. However, the keyboard 143 of the operation sheet piece 14 is provided in a personal computer. Since it is printed by imitating a conventional keyboard, it can be input in the same procedure as when operating a personal computer.

  The reading device 2 converts the read dot pattern into a code corresponding to identification information indicating each key of the keyboard 143, and transmits the code to the mobile phone 3 for each input code. With this input, the control means 35 of the mobile phone 3 converts the Roman character input into katakana by using the built-in kana-kanji conversion dictionary, and a display screen displaying “coin parking” in the input field of the facility name input screen (see FIG. 15). Is displayed.

Next, the user selects an area to be examined. This selection can be made, for example, from the table of contents page 133 shown in FIG. For example, it is assumed that the user has selected the reading device 2 by pointing the leading end of the reading device 2 toward the “first stand”.
The reading device 2 reads the dot pattern from the position of “first stand” on the table of contents page 133, and indicates the code corresponding to the page information indicating the page number of the table of contents page 133 and the coordinates on which “first stand” is located on the table of contents page. The code corresponding to the position information is transmitted to the information providing server 4 via the mobile phone 3 as additional information for the command information requesting the individual information search.

In the information providing server 4, the processing means 445 displays a display screen indicating the selected area (Hatsudai in Shibuya Ward) on the display screen generating means 444 based on the page information and position information received as additional information (see FIG. 16). Is generated and transmitted to the mobile phone 3.
Next, the user directs the tip of the reading device 2 to the icon of the “list display” button 141k printed on the operation sheet piece 14 and requests to display a list of coin parking places located in the selected area. Read command information.

  The reading device 2 converts the read dot pattern printed on the “list display” button 141k into a code corresponding to the identification information indicating the “list display” button 141k, and transmits the information providing server 4 via the mobile phone 3. Send to.

  In the information providing server 4, the processing unit 445 causes the search unit 442 to search the electronic map database in the storage unit 45 based on command information requesting to display a list of coin parking locations located in the received area. The processing means 445 causes the display screen generating means 444 to generate a display screen (see FIG. 17) showing a list of facilities (coin parking) located in the area based on the information relating to the coin parking that has been searched, and the mobile phone 3 Send to.

In the mobile phone 3, a display screen showing a list of facilities transmitted from the information providing server 4 is displayed on the display means 33.
Next, while viewing the facility list screen, the user points the tip of the reading device 2 toward the “up” button 141g or the “down” button 141j printed on the operation sheet piece 14, and the facilities displayed in the list are displayed. Specify the coin parking you want to refer to from the list.

  If the code from the reading device 2 is a code corresponding to the “up” button 141g, the control means 35 of the mobile phone 3 moves the cursor in the facility selection screen upward. If the code corresponds to the “down” button 141j, the cursor is moved downward. Then, when the cursor moves on the coin parking to be displayed, the “OK” button 141h is read. By doing so, the coin parking to be referred to is selected from the list of facilities.

When it is desired to select a plurality of coin parking spaces, the cursor is moved by the “up” button 141g or the “down” button 141j, and the selection is sequentially made by the “decision” button 141h. When the selection is completed for all coin parking, the user reads the dot pattern of the “display with house map book data” button 141m by the reading device 2.
By reading the dot pattern printed on the “display with home map book data” button 141m, the mobile phone 3 transmits a code corresponding to command information for requesting display of the home map book data to the information providing server 4.

The information providing server 4 generates a map screen (see FIG. 18) in which a mark indicating the location of the selected coin parking is superimposed on the map based on the received command information requesting display of the residential map book data. Send to mobile phone 3.
In the mobile phone 3, the map screen transmitted from the information providing server 4 is displayed on the display means 33. When the user wants to further enlarge the displayed map screen, the user points the reading device 2 toward the “enlarge” button 141d and reads the dot pattern. When the code corresponding to the command information indicating the enlargement is transmitted from the reading device 2 to the information providing server 4, the information providing server 4 generates a map screen in which the map screen is enlarged and transmits it to the mobile phone 3. By doing so, it is possible to refer to a map screen that is difficult to understand on the small-sized mobile phone 3 in an enlarged state.
In this way, the location of the facility located in the area can be displayed superimposed on the map screen.

(Marketing search)
The marketing search is a function for inputting information useful for sales activities and the like as a search item and for searching and displaying the electronic map information database by selecting an area.

  The user first points the front end of the reading device 2 toward the icon of the “marketing search” button 141 c printed on the operation sheet piece 14. The reading device 2 transmits a code corresponding to the dot pattern printed on the “marketing search” button 141 c to the information providing server 4 via the mobile phone 3 as command information for requesting a marketing search.

In the information providing server 4, the processing means 445 causes the display screen generating means 444 to generate a search item input screen based on the received command information requesting marketing search, and transmits it to the mobile phone 3.
A search item input screen (see FIG. 19) is transmitted from the information providing server 4 and is displayed on the display means 33 of the mobile phone 3. The processing means 445 of the information providing server 4 waits for transmission of area information that is additional information following the command information.

  Next, the user directs the tip of the reading device 2 to each key of the keyboard 143 of the operation sheet piece 14 and inputs a search item. For example, “Shibuya-ku 65 years old or older distribution” is input. By reading the reading device 2 toward each key of the keyboard 143, a code corresponding to the dot pattern printed on each key is transmitted to the mobile phone 3, and "Shibuya-ku 65 years old or older" is displayed in the input field of the search item input screen. Distribution "is entered.

Next, the user displays an “up” button 141g indicating the upward direction of the operation sheet piece 14, a “down” button 141j indicating the downward direction, a “next” button 141f indicating the right direction, and a “next” button indicating the left direction. The “return” button 141 e is read by the reading device 2, the mouse pointer in the display means 33 of the mobile phone 3 is moved and positioned on the “candidate display” button on the search item input screen, and the “enter” of the sheet piece 14 is moved. ”Key is read.
When the “candidate display” button on the search item input screen is pressed, a code indicating command information for requesting candidate display is transmitted from the mobile phone 3 to the information providing server 4.

Based on the command information requested by the candidate display, the information providing server 4 searches the electronic map database in the storage means 45 using “Shibuya-ku 65 years old or older distribution” as a keyword, and displays a list of search results. A screen (see FIG. 20) is generated and transmitted to the mobile phone 3.
Next, the user reads the “up” button 141 g or the “down” button 141 j printed on the operation sheet piece 14 while viewing the search result list display screen displayed on the display unit 33 of the mobile phone 3. The search result to be referred to is selected from the list of search results displayed with the tip of 2 facing.

If the code from the reading device 2 is a code corresponding to the “up” button 141g, the control means 35 of the mobile phone 3 moves the cursor in the search result list display screen upward. If the code corresponds to the “down” button 141j, the cursor is moved downward. When the cursor moves over the search result to be displayed, the “next” button 141f is read. By doing so, the search result to be referred to is selected from the search result list.
The information providing server 4 generates a display screen (see FIG. 21) for designating an area based on the search result received as command information, and transmits it to the mobile phone 3.
The cellular phone 3 displays on the display means 33 a display screen for designating the area transmitted from the information providing server 4.

Next, the user selects an area to be examined. This selection can be made, for example, from the position map page 131 shown in FIG. For example, it is assumed that the user selects “Shibuya Ward” with the front end of the reading device 2 facing.
The reading device 2 reads the dot pattern from “Shibuya Ward” on the position map page 131, and indicates the code corresponding to the page information indicating the position map page 131 and the coordinates where “Shibuya Ward” is located on the position map page 131. The code corresponding to the position information is transmitted to the information providing server 4 via the mobile phone 3.

The information providing server 4 transmits a display screen (see FIG. 22) indicating the area (Shibuya Ward) selected based on the received page information and position information to the mobile phone 3.
Next, the user directs the tip of the reading device 2 to the icon of the “display in navigator” button 141 n printed on the operation sheet piece 14 and requests to display the search result for the selected area. Read information.

The reading device 2 converts the read dot pattern printed on the “display in navigator” button 141n into a code corresponding to the identification information indicating the “display in navigator” button 141n, and provides information via the mobile phone 3 Send to server 4.
The information providing server 4 retrieves the population distribution of the area received as command information from the electronic map database in the storage means 45, generates a display screen (see FIG. 23) in which the population distribution is color-coded, and transmits it to the mobile phone 3. .

Also on the display screen in which the population distribution is color-coded, it can be enlarged and displayed by the “enlarge” button 141d, similarly to the individual information search.
In this way, the age-specific population distribution in the area can be displayed superimposed on the map screen.

(End of map information search application program)
When the search for the map information is completed, the map information search application program operating on the mobile phone 3 is ended. To end the map information search application program, the reading device 2 reads the end button 141p. By doing so, the code corresponding to the end button 141p is transmitted from the reading device 2 to the mobile phone 3 as command information indicating the end, and the map information search application program operating on the mobile phone 3 is ended.

  As described above, the residential map 1 according to the first embodiment is provided with the operation sheet piece 14 separately from the information page 13 on which the map as the visual contents and the table of contents of the map are printed. A map or table of contents can be printed on the entire page. Accordingly, the information providing server is configured to read the operation sheet piece 14 with the reading device 2 while the operation sheet piece 14 is opened while viewing the information page 13 on which the map and the table of contents are printed on the entire page. A command can be input to 4, and information about a house map and information about an area can be obtained. Therefore, the house map 1 is easy to use while maintaining its original function as a printed matter.

  Since the operation sheet piece 14 is folded and sandwiched between the front cover 11 and the back cover 12 in the stored state, the operation sheet piece is not easily bent or damaged even if the handling is rough.

  By forming the operation sheet piece 14 with a paper medium of the same quality as the back cover 12, the operation sheet piece 14 can be made thick, so that the operation sheet piece 14 is taken out and used in use. However, the strength against breakage and the strength against bending can be increased.

  Since the operation sheet piece 14 is command information common to each information page 13, there is no need to separately provide an operation sheet piece individually corresponding to the contents of each information page 13. Accordingly, it is possible to input command information and additional information using one operation sheet piece 14 while turning the information page 13. This is particularly effective when operating the house map page 134 while turning it.

  Since the code corresponding to the identification information distinguishable from each icon is given as the command information by the dot pattern at the position of the icon group 141 provided on the operation sheet piece 14, the command analysis of the information providing server 4 The means 441 analyzes this command information, and the processing means 445 can process based on the command information. For example, if the code given to the position of the icon is position information indicating the read position or coordinates, the position information is used to determine the corresponding command from the position information read on the information providing server 4 side. It is necessary to determine which icon range the icon is included in, and the process becomes complicated. If the code is identification information that can be distinguished from other icons, the read icon can be easily determined from the identification information, so that the processing burden and development burden on the information providing server 4 side can be reduced.

  The operation sheet piece 14 is printed with an “enlarge” button 141 d indicating command information for enlargement display that instructs the information providing server 4 to enlarge the display content displayed on the display screen. Since the code corresponding to the command information for enlargement display is assigned to the position where the “button 141 d is printed, an instruction to enlarge the display content can be input to the information providing server 4. Therefore, in order to display the contents of the display screen in an enlarged manner, for example, an instruction for enlarging the display can be input without specifying a command by tracing down the drop-down menu from the toolbar displayed on the display screen one by one. Can do.

  On the operation sheet piece 14, a basic information display screen (see FIG. 13) that displays basic information of the selected area and a list screen of facilities (coin parking) located in the selected area are displayed on the display screen. A “list display” button 141k for instructing the information providing server 4 to print is printed, and a code corresponding to the command information for list display is assigned to the position where the “list display” button 141k is printed. Therefore, it is possible to input an instruction to display a list showing the selection items to the information providing server 4. Therefore, in order to display a list showing the selection items, for example, it is possible to input a list display instruction without specifying a command by tracing down a menu drop-down from a toolbar displayed on the display screen one by one. it can.

  On the operation sheet piece 14, a “next” button 141f, an “up” button 141g, a “decision” button 141h for instructing the information providing server 4 to move the selection position by the cursor on the display screen in a predetermined direction, Since a “down” button 141j is printed and a code corresponding to the command information for movement is assigned to the position where this icon is printed, an instruction to move the selected position in a predetermined direction is given to the computer. Can be entered. Accordingly, the item selection operation can be performed without changing the hand holding the reading device 2 to the mobile phone 3.

  The operation sheet piece 14 is provided with a pad portion 142b of the tablet 142 for inputting position information to the information providing server 4, and a code corresponding to the coordinates on the tablet 142 is given. The position information can be input to the information providing server 4 simply by performing an operation of reading on the tablet 142 by the reading device 2. Therefore, even if the mobile phone 3 is not connected to a mouse, the user can operate the tablet 142 while looking at the display screen without impairing operability.

  On the operation sheet piece 14, a keyboard 143 for performing key input to the information providing server 4 is printed, and when a code corresponding to the keyboard 143 is given, an operation of reading on the keyboard 143 is performed. It is possible to make a key input to the information providing server 4 only. Therefore, even if the mobile phone 3 has only a limited number of keys, the user can operate the house map 1 while looking at the display screen without impairing operability.

(Modification of Embodiment 1)
In the information providing system 100 according to the first embodiment, the reading device 2 is connected to the mobile phone 3, and command information and additional information read from the house map 1 to the reading device 2 are sent to the information providing server 4 via the mobile phone 3. By transmitting, the map information is searched and the result is returned to the mobile phone 3 and displayed. The information providing system 101 (see FIG. 24) that functions as a modification of the first embodiment connects the reading device 2 to the car navigation device 5 that functions as the information providing server 4 (see FIG. 10), and Used as an input device.

  First, on the initial screen of the car navigation device 5 (see FIG. 25), a display screen 51 provided with a touch panel functioning as an input means is touched with a fingertip, and a “specify with dedicated pen” button is pressed. This operation enables the reading device 2 that functions as a dedicated pen.

When searching for the optimum route from the departure point to the destination, it is necessary to set the destination.
The destination is designated by reading a dot pattern printed at a place desired to go from the house map page 134 of the house map 1 by the reading device 2. For example, assume that a sidewalk on Aoyama Street is designated as the destination (see FIG. 26).
The car navigation device 5 to which the destination is specified starts from the current location and uses the specified location as the destination, searches for the optimum route by the route search means, and guides the user with voice and a display screen (FIG. 27). reference).

  Even in the case of the car navigation device 5 having a small display area, the information providing system 101 can search for an optimum route by specifying a place where the user wants to go while hitting the house map page 134 as a destination. As printed matter, it has both the visibility that makes it easy to grasp the position of the destination and easy understanding, and the functionality as the car navigation device 5. Therefore, even if the house map 1 is used as an input device of the car navigation device 5, it is easy to use.

(Embodiment 2)
An input device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the second embodiment, an example in which a travel guide is used as an input device will be described. In FIG. 28, the same components as those in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 28, the travel guide 1x is a booklet-like printed matter that functions as an input device for searching for information related to travel. In the second embodiment, the travel guide 1x will be described by taking an example of Shikoku travel.

  The information providing system 100x using the travel guide 1x reads command information or additional information indicated by a dot pattern from the travel guide 1x and converts it into a corresponding code, and transmits the read code. A mobile phone 3 that displays the provided information and an information providing server 4 that performs processing based on the received code and provides the information are provided.

  A travel guide 1x shown in FIG. 29 includes a guide main body 10x, which is a booklet main body in which a plurality of information pages 13x printed with visual contents are bound between a front cover 11x and a back cover 12x, and an operation sheet. And a piece 14x. The information page 13x in a spread state shown in FIG. 29 is a viewing content similarly to the left travel page 131x on which a display column in which a travel summary is posted as viewing content and a list on which the details of the travel are printed are printed. As shown in FIG. 4, the route route map page 132x on the right side is printed with a route showing a route on a map showing Shikoku.

The operation sheet piece 14x is connected to the edge side of the back cover 12x. Since the operation sheet piece 14x is integrally connected to the back cover 12x, the operation sheet piece 14x is formed of a thick paper medium having the same quality as the back cover 12x.
An icon group 141x is printed in a column on the operation sheet piece 14x.
In the storage means 45 of the information providing server 4, travel information such as information relating to sightseeing spots, information relating to transportation, and information relating to accommodation facilities is constructed as a database (see FIG. 10).

  The travel guide 1x is used by first reading a dot pattern printed at a desired position with the reader 2 to read additional information and selecting a point, and then selecting the icon from the icon group 141x. In this procedure, the dot pattern printed on the icon to be read is read by the reading device 2 to read the command information and select a function.

  For example, in order to obtain information on a sightseeing spot to be visited at home, as shown in FIG. 30, first, a reading device is connected to a sightseeing spot (for example, “Matsuyama” P1) in the map of the route route map page 132x. Turn 2 and read the printed dot pattern. Next, the dot pattern at the position of the “sightseeing spot and facility” button A1 of the operation sheet piece 14x is read.

  By this operation, a code indicating the coordinates where the selected sightseeing spot is located is transmitted to the information providing server 4 as additional information, and a code indicating the “sightseeing area and facility” button A1 is transmitted as command information. As a result, the display means 33 of the mobile phone 3 displays the tourist information relating to the selected tourist spot “Matsuyama”. In the example shown in FIG. 30, information about a castle, a museum, a hot spring, and the like is displayed.

  In order to obtain information on meals and souvenirs at sightseeing spots, as shown in FIG. 31, first, the reading device 2 is pointed at a sightseeing spot (for example, “Matsuyama” P1) in the map of the route route map page 132x. Read the printed dot pattern. Next, the dot pattern at the position of the “meal and souvenir” button A2 of the operation sheet piece 14x is read. As a result, the display means 33 of the mobile phone 3 displays information about meals and souvenirs related to “Matsuyama” transmitted from the information providing server 4. In the example of FIG. 31, information such as restaurants, souvenirs, appearance pictures, store characteristics, and average budget are displayed.

When you want to get information on accommodation facilities, select a place where you plan to stay (for example, “Muroto Cape” P2) and select the “Accommodation Information” button A3 to select a hotel, inn, guest house, etc. Information is displayed. In the example of FIG. 32, a hotel exterior photo, a hotel name, a location, an accommodation fee, a feature, and the like are displayed.
In order to obtain information about the traffic in the tourist area, as shown in FIG. 33, first, the tourist area (for example, “Matsuyama” P1) in the map of the route normal route map page 132x is selected, and “transportation” When the “A4” button is selected, information about transportation such as an airplane timetable, rental car information, and private railway information is displayed.
In order to obtain information about the periphery of the sightseeing spot, when the tourist spot is selected as a point, and the “periphery map” button A5 is selected as function, information for guiding the sightseeing spot in the surrounding area is displayed.

  As described above, the travel guide 1x according to the second embodiment is provided with the operation sheet piece 14x separately from the process route map page 132x indicating the process route of the process that is the visual content, so that the entire page is provided. The process route can be printed. Accordingly, while reading the operation sheet piece 14x while the operation sheet piece 14x is opened while viewing the information page 13x printed on the entire page, the information providing server 4 is read by the reading device 2. Commands can be entered and travel information can be obtained. Therefore, the travel guide 1x is easy to use while maintaining its original function as a printed matter.

(Embodiment 3)
An input device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the third embodiment, an example in which a cooking guide is used as an input device will be described. In FIG. 34, the same components as those in FIG.
A cooking guide 1y shown in FIG. 34 is a booklet-like printed matter that functions as an input device for searching for information related to cooking recipes. In the third embodiment, okonomiyaki will be described as an example of cooking.

  The information providing system 100y using the cooking guide 1y reads command information or additional information indicated by a dot pattern from the cooking guide 1y and converts the information into a corresponding code, and transmits the read code. A mobile phone 3 that displays the provided information and an information providing server 4 that performs processing based on the received code and provides the information are provided.

  In the dish guide 1y shown in FIG. 35, a plurality of information pages 13y are bound between a front cover 11y and a back cover 12y on a paper medium that is a plurality of sheet-like print media on which visible contents are printed. A guide body 10y, which is a booklet body, and an operation sheet piece 14y are provided. The information page 13y is composed of a dish image page 131y in which a dish name is written in the title column at the upper end as visual content, and a large picture of the dish is posted on the rest. In the spread cooking image page 131y shown in FIG. 35, fried noodles are printed on the left side and okonomiyaki is printed on the right side as visual contents.

The operation sheet piece 14y is connected to the edge side of the back cover 12y. Since the operation sheet piece 14y is integrally connected to the back cover 12y, the operation sheet piece 14y is formed of a thick paper medium having the same quality as the back cover 12y.
An icon group 141y is printed in a column on the operation sheet piece 14y.
In the storage means 45 of the information providing server 4, cooking information such as information on cooking recipes and cooking videos is constructed as a database (see FIG. 10).

  The cooking guide 1y is used by first reading additional information by reading the dot pattern printed on the cooking image page 131y by the reading device 2, and then printing it on the corresponding icon from the icon group 141x. This is a procedure for selecting the function by reading the command information by reading the dot pattern with the reading device 2.

  For example, in the case of okonomiyaki, the reader 2 is directed to the okonomiyaki image printed on the dish image page 131y, and the printed dot pattern is read. Next, the dot pattern at the position of the “play” button B1 of the operation sheet piece 14y is read. As a result, the moving image of the place where the okonomiyaki is made is transmitted from the information providing server 4 to the display means 33 of the mobile phone 3 and displayed on the mobile phone 3.

If necessary, the user points the reading device 2 at a “stop” button B2 for stopping reproduction, a “back” button B3 for rewinding, and a “next” button B4 for rewinding. The providing server 4 adjusts the reproduction of the moving image.
In addition, the reader 2 is directed to the okonomiyaki image printed on the dish image page 131y, the printed dot pattern is read, and the information providing server 4 is notified that the dish is okonomiyaki. By reading the dot pattern printed on the button B5 with the reading device 2, the okonomiyaki recipe can be displayed on the mobile phone 3.

  As described above, the cooking guide according to the third embodiment is provided with the operation sheet piece 14y separately from the cooking image page 131y on which the cooking image that is the visual content is posted, so that the entire page is covered. You can print a cooking image. Accordingly, while viewing the information page 13y printed on the entire page, the operation sheet piece 14y is opened while the operation sheet piece 14y is opened. You can enter commands and get information about food.

  In addition, since the “play” button B1 that is an icon for instructing playback of a moving image is provided, it is possible to surely understand how to make a dish.

In the first to third embodiments, the operation sheet pieces 14, 14x, 14y are connected to the edge of the back cover 12, 12x, 12y, so that the right hand is easy to use for the dominant user. However, it may be connected to the front side of the front cover 11, 11x, 11y so that it can be easily used by the user with the left hand. In addition, an operation sheet piece may be provided on each of the small edge sides.
Since the operation sheet pieces are provided on both fore edge sides, in the stored state, the sheet is folded between the front cover and the back cover, so that breakage and dirt can be prevented.

  In the first to third embodiments, the mobile phone 3 transmits the code from the reading device 2 to the information providing server 4 or displays the display screen from the information providing server 4. It is also possible to send a code to the information providing server 4 or receive a display screen from the information providing server 4 using a desktop or notebook personal computer instead of the telephone 3. . Further, the reader 2 can be directly connected to the information providing server 4.

  In the first to third embodiments, the dot pattern is optically read as a readable code printed on the house map 1, the travel guide 1x, and the cooking guide 1y. Good.

  The present invention is suitable for printed materials such as brochures, guidebooks, novels, magazines, and manuals. In particular, the present invention is most suitable for a residential map that often turns pages.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Residential map, 10 ... Map body, 11 ... Front cover, 12 ... Back cover, 13 ... Information page, 14 ... Operation sheet piece, 141 ... Icon group, 142 ... Tablet, 143 ... Keyboard 1x ... Travel guide 10x ... Guide body, 11x ... Front cover, 12x ... Back cover, 13x ... Information page, 14x ... Sheet sheet for operation, 141x ... Icon group 1y ... Cooking guide, 10y ... Guide body, 11y ... Front cover , 12y ... back cover, 13y ... information page, 14y ... operation sheet piece, 141y ... icon group

Claims (8)

A booklet-shaped input device in which command information for causing a computer to display processing contents on a display screen and additional information added to the command information are provided as codes that can be read by the reading device,
A booklet body having a plurality of sheet-like print media, and a front cover and a back cover having a thickness greater than that of the print medium;
It is connected to at least one of the front cover and the back cover, and is folded between the front cover and the back cover in the storage state, and the front cover and the cover in the use state. An operation sheet piece that can be operated from between the back cover and the back cover,
The code corresponding to the additional information corresponding to the printed visual content is given to the print medium,
An icon indicating the command information related to each visual content is printed on the operation sheet piece, and the code corresponding to the command information is assigned to the position where the icon is printed. Characteristic input device.   The input device according to claim 1, wherein the icon is the command information common to each print medium.   The input device according to claim 1, wherein the code given to the position of one of the icons indicates identification information that can be distinguished from the other icons.   The operation sheet piece is printed with the icon indicating the command information for enlarged display that instructs the computer to enlarge the display content displayed on the display screen, and the icon is printed. The input device according to claim 1, wherein the code corresponding to the enlarged display command information is provided at a position.   The icon indicating the command information for list display for instructing the computer to display a list indicating selection items on the display screen is printed on the operation sheet piece. The input device according to claim 1, wherein the code corresponding to the command information for displaying the list is assigned to the position.   The icon indicating the command information for movement instructing the computer to move the selected position on the display screen in a predetermined direction is printed on the operation sheet piece, and the icon is printed. The input device according to claim 1, wherein the code corresponding to the command information for movement is assigned to a position.   The input device according to claim 1, wherein the operation sheet piece is provided with a tablet for inputting positional information to the computer, and a code corresponding to coordinates on the tablet is provided.   The input device according to claim 1, wherein a keyboard for performing key input to the computer is printed on the operation sheet piece, and a code corresponding to the keyboard is assigned.