JP3614278B2 - Eyeball training apparatus and method, and recording medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an eyeball training apparatus and method for performing eyeball training for a learning handicapped child or the like, and a recording medium.
[0002]
In order to promote the development of the brain of children with learning disabilities, it has been proposed to perform eye movement training, that is, eyeball training. There is a need for an apparatus that can efficiently perform eyeball training and correctly diagnose the course of training.
[0003]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, research on the relationship between learning disabilities and eye movements has been conducted, and it has been proposed to promote brain development of learning disabilities by performing eyeball training. However, there is still no device for such eye training.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to propose an apparatus and method and a recording medium that can effectively perform eyeball training.
[0005]
Further, when eyeball training is performed, it is necessary to correctly diagnose the progress of the training and to make a plan for the next training based on the diagnosis result.
In order to diagnose the progress of the training, the examiner observes the eye movement of the learning handicapped child who is a trainee and the image displayed on the display device from the side, and how much the eye movement matches the movement of the image. It is conceivable to verify whether or not However, in that case, it is necessary to observe and judge the movement of the eye and the movement of the image at the same time, and it is difficult to accurately verify.
[0006]
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and method and a recording medium capable of effectively diagnosing eyeball training and accurately diagnosing the progress of eyeball training.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
[0008]
Equipment according to the invention of claim 1 includes a training image display control unit 21 for displaying a training image FT moving the target point on the first display device 12, in front of the first display device 12 A video camera 15 that captures the trainer TC who views the training image FT, and a reversed image output unit 22 that outputs a horizontally reversed image FTR obtained by horizontally inverting the training image FT displayed on the first display device 12. And a synthesizing means 23 for outputting a synthesized image FS obtained by superimposing the left-right inverted image FTR and the trainee's video FC photographed by the video camera 15, and outputting the synthesized image to a second display device. And means MT for displaying .
[0009]
In the apparatus according to the second aspect of the invention, the training image FT includes images displayed at different positions on the screen of the display device 12 at predetermined time intervals.
In the apparatus according to a third aspect of the invention, the training image FT includes an image that moves on the screen of the display device 12 over time.
[0010]
Recording medium according to the invention of claim 5, the first display device and the process for displaying the training image FT movement to the point of interest 12, the first of the training image FT in front of the display device 12 A process of photographing the trainer TC watching the video with the video camera 15 , a process of outputting a horizontally reversed image FTR obtained by horizontally inverting the training image FT displayed on the first display device 12 , and the horizontally reversed image FTR . executing a processing you output a composite image FS overlaid each other and video FC of training persons that will be captured by the video camera 15, a process of displaying the composite image FS to the second display device MT, to the computer It is a computer-readable recording medium which recorded the program for making it run.
[0011]
The eyeball training apparatus 1 according to the present invention is realized using, for example, a personal computer or a workstation. A program for this purpose is stored in a recording medium such as a semiconductor memory, a hard disk, a CD-ROM, a floppy disk, or a magneto-optical disk. The program stored in the recording medium is loaded on the main memory in a timely manner and executed by the processing device. At that time, a drive device such as a CD-ROM drive, a floppy disk drive, or a magneto-optical disk drive is used as necessary. When the recording medium is provided in a server connected via a communication line such as a network, the program is read or downloaded from the server via the communication line. Further, when the program is transferred to the processing device via a communication line, the communication line itself corresponds to a recording medium. The program can be supplied to operate under various OSs, platforms, system environments, or network environments.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is an external view showing a use state of an eyeball training device 1 according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the eyeball training device 1.
[0013]
In FIG. 1, the eyeball training apparatus 1 includes a processing device 11, a display device 12, a keyboard 13, a mouse 14, a video camera 15, and the like.
The eyeball training device 1 is installed on the desk DK, and the trainer TC sits in front of the desk DK with a posture or feeling that operates the keyboard 13 or the mouse 14 and looks at the screen of the display device 12. The video camera 15 captures the entire face of the trainee TC, and the captured video is sent to the processing device 11 for processing.
[0014]
The processing device 11 generates a training image to be displayed on the display device 12, horizontally reverses the training image, combines the horizontally reversed image and the video captured by the video camera 15, and records the combined image. In addition, the entire eyeball training apparatus 1 is controlled.
[0015]
That is, in FIG. 2, the processing device 11 includes a training image display control unit 21, an image inversion unit 22, a synthesis unit 23, and a recording unit 24.
The training image display control unit 21 generates various images using computer graphics technology, and displays the training image FTR in which the point of interest moves on the display device 12. The generated image includes, for example, an animal, a plant, a landscape, a toy, an object, a mother's face, a teacher's face, a cartoon character, or the like that attracts the interest of the trainer TC. Real maps may also be used. Further, an analog image signal can be generated by the training image display control unit 21. The training image FT will be described in detail later.
[0016]
The image reversing unit 22 is for obtaining a horizontally reversed image FTR obtained by horizontally inverting the training image FT. However, for example, it is possible to obtain a horizontally reversed image FTR by storing an image generated in the training image display control unit 21 in a memory and controlling the reading order from the memory. The part that controls the image is the image reversing part.
[0017]
The synthesizing unit 23 is for obtaining the synthesized image FS by superimposing the horizontally reversed image FTR and the video FC of the trainee TC taken by the video camera 15 with each other. The recording unit 24 records the composite image FS on the magnetic disk 31, the floppy disk 32, the magneto-optical disk 33, and the like. The composite image FS can also be displayed in real time on the monitor MT.
[0018]
The video camera 15 can capture a moving image using a CCD or the like.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the flow of processing in the processing apparatus 11.
The trainer TC is photographed by the video camera 15, and the video FC is obtained. The training image FT displayed on the display device 12 is reversed left and right to become a horizontally reversed image FTR. The image FC and the horizontally reversed image FTR are combined to form a combined image FS.
[0019]
In the composite image FS, since the training image FT displayed on the display device 12 is inverted, the movement direction of the attention point coincides with the movement direction of the eye of the trainee TC, and the response of the trainee TC. Is easy to diagnose.
[0020]
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the training image FT.
4A to 4C show examples of images that are displayed at different positions on the screen of the display device 12 every predetermined time.
[0021]
That is, in the training image FTF1 shown in FIG. 4A, the bird-like image FFB is fixedly displayed at the lower right position of the screen of the display device 12. The training image FTF1 is displayed for a predetermined time, for example, several seconds to several tens of seconds. During this time, the trainer TC should draw attention to the bird-like image FFB and move his eyes in that direction.
[0022]
The diagnostician observes whether or not the trainer TC turns his / her eyes toward the image FFB, a process until the eyes are turned, a time delay until the eyes are turned after the image FFB is displayed, and the like. Such observation can be performed in real time by the composite image FS displayed on the monitor MT, and the recorded composite image FS is reproduced later by the display device 12 or the monitor MT and repeatedly observed. It is also possible to do.
[0023]
When the display of the training image FTF1 shown in FIG. 4A is finished, at the next moment, as shown in FIG. 4B, the bird-like image FFB is moved to the upper left position on the screen. An image FTF2 is displayed. When the training image FTF2 is displayed, the diagnostician performs observation similar to the case of the training image FTF1.
[0024]
Further, when the display of the training image FTF2 shown in FIG. 4B is finished, the training image FTF3 shown in FIG. 4C is displayed at the next moment. The diagnostician performs the same observation when the training image FTF3 is displayed.
[0025]
As described above, in the training images FTF1 to FTF3, the image FFB is displayed at different positions on the screen of the display device 12 every predetermined time. Therefore, when the trainer TC follows the image FFB, the trainer TC eye training is performed. When the eyes are moved in response to the movement of the image FFB quickly, the attention or concentration of the trainee TC has been cultivated, and the learning ability is also improved.
[0026]
The training process of the trainer TC can be sufficiently observed by repeatedly viewing the composite image FS in real time on the monitor MT or later. The composite image FS displays the training image FT and the trainee TC's video FC so that the movement of the moving image FFB and the eye of the trainee TC coincide with each other. It is possible to accurately observe the process until the image is directed, the time delay until the eye is directed after the image FFB is displayed.
[0027]
Note that the shape, size, color, display time, and the like of the image FFB in the training images FTF1 to FTF1 may be the same, different from each other, or at random. In addition, the diagnostician may select various appropriate ones according to the situation of the trainee TC by operating the keyboard 13 or other operation input devices.
[0028]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another example of the training image FT.
5A to 5C show examples of three types of images that move on the screen of the display device 12 over time.
[0029]
In the training image FTS1 shown in FIG. 5A, an animal image FSA is displayed at the left position of the screen of the display device 12. In the training image FTS1, the animal image FSA moves in the horizontal direction at a constant speed along a trajectory indicated by a broken line. During this time, the trainer TC should draw attention to the animal image FSA and move his eyes according to the movement.
[0030]
The diagnostician observes whether or not the trainer TC turns his / her eyes toward the animal image FSA, the process until the eyes are turned, the relationship between the movement of the image FSA and the movement of the eyes, and the like.
In the training image FTC <b> 1 shown in FIG. 5B, a disk image FCU is displayed at the left position of the screen of the display device 12. In the training image FTC1, the disk image FCU moves at a constant speed along a sine wave curve indicated by a broken line. During this time, the trainer TC should draw attention to the disc image FCU and move his eyes according to the movement.
[0031]
The diagnostician observes whether or not the trainer TC turns his / her eyes toward the image FCU of the disc, the process until the eyes are turned, the relationship between the movement of the image FCU and the movement of the eyes, and the like.
In the training image FTV1 shown in FIG. 5C, a balloon image FVB is displayed at a position below the screen of the display device 12. In the training image FTV1, the balloon image FVB moves in the vertical direction at a constant speed along a locus indicated by a broken line. During this time, the trainer TC should draw attention to the balloon image FVB and move his eyes according to the movement.
[0032]
The examiner observes whether the trainee TC looks at the balloon image FVB, the process until the trainee TC turns the eye, the relationship between the movement of the image FVB and the movement of the eye, and the like.
In the above example, the moving speed of the images FFB, FCU, and FVB is constant, but the moving speed may be changed. In that case, a diagnostician may change intentionally according to the situation of the trainee TC, or may be determined in advance by a program or the like. The trajectory for moving the images FFB, FCU, and FVB can be selected as appropriate, such as a polygonal line shape, a spiral shape, and an at random. It is also possible to combine image appearance and continuous movement. As the image moves, its shape, size, color, etc. may change. A plurality of images may be displayed or moved simultaneously. Another image that distracts the trainer TC may be intentionally displayed. You may make it emit a sound with an image.
[0033]
Further, the image may be moved or displayed at random when only the training of the trainee TC is performed, and the image may be moved according to a predetermined diagnostic program when performing diagnosis. .
[0034]
According to the eyeball training apparatus 1 described above, the image FC of the trainee TC and the training image FT are displayed on the same screen as the composite image FS. Can be grasped at the same time, and the recovery state or development state of the eyeball of the trainee TC can be easily and accurately determined.
[0035]
The screen of the display device 12 is a touch panel, and when the trainee TC's finger or the like touches the touch panel, menu selection, scene selection, training image FT selection, training program progression, or the like is performed. It may be.
[0036]
The eyeball training apparatus 1 can be configured by a personal computer or a workstation. It can also be configured by attaching the function of the processing device 11 to a general-purpose personal computer. The magnetic disk 31 stores various OSs, various device drivers, various application programs, resources such as a file FL, a program for realizing an eyeball training apparatus, and various other programs and data. Those programs or data are loaded into the main memory in a timely manner.
[0037]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a form of a recording medium ST of a program for realizing the eyeball training apparatus 1 according to the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 6, a storage device STA such as a main memory, RAM, ROM, or hard disk provided in the processing device PS, a portable medium STB such as a CD-ROM, floppy disk, or magneto-optical disk, network, or communication A destination medium STC such as a server or DASD connected by the line STD, or the communication line STD itself can be used as the recording medium ST.
[0038]
In the above-described embodiment, the training image display control unit 21 generates the training image FT to be displayed on the display device 12. A reverse image FTR may also be generated. That is, the reverse image output means of the present invention may be in the form of the image inversion unit 22 described above, or may be included in the training image display control unit 21. Further, as described above, the composite image FS may be displayed on the spot, or may be recorded and displayed later and observed slowly. The configuration of each or all of the processing device 11 and the eyeball training device 1, the content or sequence of processing, the timing, the content of the training image FT, the size or range of the video FC of the trainer TC, and the like are in accordance with the gist of the present invention. Can be changed as appropriate.
[0039]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, eyeball training can be performed effectively.
In addition , it is possible to effectively perform eyeball training and accurately diagnose the course of eyeball training.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view showing a use state of an eyeball training apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an eyeball training device.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flow of processing in the processing apparatus.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a training image.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating another example of an image for training.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a form of a program recording medium.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Eyeball training apparatus 11 Processing apparatus 12 Display apparatus 15 Video camera 21 Training image display control part (Training image display control means)
22 Image inversion unit (inverted image output means)
23 Synthesizer (synthesizer)
FT Training image FTR Left-right inverted image FC Trainer's video FS Composite image STA, STB, STC, STD Recording medium

Claims (5)

Training image display control means for displaying a training image in which a point of interest moves on the first display device;
A video camera that captures a trainee viewing the training image in front of the first display device;
An inverted image output means for outputting a horizontally inverted image obtained by horizontally inverting the training image displayed on the first display device;
Combining means for outputting a combined image in which the horizontally reversed image and the image of the trainee photographed by the video camera are superimposed on each other;
Means for outputting and displaying the composite image on a second display device;
An eyeball training device characterized by comprising: The training image includes images that are displayed at predetermined positions at different positions on the screen of the display device.
The eyeball training apparatus according to claim 1 . The training image includes an image that moves over time on the screen of the display device.
The eyeball training apparatus according to claim 1 . Displaying a training image in which a point of interest moves on the first display device;
Photographing with a video camera a trainee viewing the training image in front of the first display device;
Outputting a horizontally reversed image obtained by horizontally inverting the training image displayed on the first display device;
Outputting a composite image in which the horizontally reversed image and the image of a trainee photographed by the video camera are superimposed on each other;
Displaying the composite image on a second display device;
A control method for an eyeball training device, comprising: A process for displaying a training image in which a point of interest moves on the first display device;
A process of photographing a trainee who views the training image in front of the first display device with a video camera;
Processing to output a horizontally reversed image obtained by horizontally inverting the training image displayed on the first display device ;
A processing you output a composite image overlaid each other and the image of the training person that will be taken by the horizontally reversed image and the video camera,
Processing for displaying the composite image on a second display device;
The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the program for making a computer perform.

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