JP4288231B2 - Information acquisition system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information acquisition system using a touch panel and a card, and more particularly to an information acquisition system using a touch panel and a card including a plurality of protrusions.

  Conventionally, barcode systems have been widely used as systems capable of recording predetermined information. A bar code is information that is encoded by a combination of a black bar-shaped part having a different thickness and a blank part, and the code is optically read by a scanner, and the encoded information is decoded. Thus, it is possible to acquire information before encoding into a barcode. In order to increase the amount of information encoded using the barcode system, it is necessary to increase the number of digits of the barcode. However, the increase in the number of digits causes a problem in that the barcode arrangement becomes longer and reading by the scanner becomes difficult. At present, in order to solve these problems, a two-dimensional code system in which a plurality of black rectangular cells are two-dimensionally arranged according to a predetermined arrangement rule is becoming popular as an information encoding system replacing a barcode. The two-dimensional code can be read by an optical device such as a video camera.

  As described above, in order to use the two-dimensional code system, an optical device for reading the two-dimensional code is required. For example, in order to read the two-dimensional code with a computer or the like not equipped with an optical device, it is necessary to newly install an optical device. Further, when manufacturing an apparatus including an optical apparatus that can read the two-dimensional code system, the manufacturing cost increases.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an encoded predetermined information acquisition system that does not require input by an optical device.

The information acquisition system according to the first aspect of the present invention is an information recording card having a plurality of protrusions on one side of both the front and back surfaces, and the predetermined information is encoded using the number and installation positions of the protrusions An information recording card and a touch panel having substantially the same shape and area as the surface of the information recording card provided with the protrusion, and pressing the protrusion when the protrusion is pressed A touch panel for detecting a position, a storage unit for storing predetermined data, coordinate data is formed on the basis of the pressed position of the protrusion detected by the touch panel, and predetermined processing is performed using the coordinate data. A control unit that forms decoded data, acquires the predetermined information from the decoded data, and stores the predetermined information in the storage unit.
According to this information acquisition system, it is possible to input and decode predetermined information encoded on the information recording card using the number of protrusions and the installation position by using a touch panel capable of detecting the pressed position. It is. Therefore, since the touch panel as an input device can be used for inputting encoded information, it is not necessary to newly install an optical device necessary for the conventional two-dimensional code system.

An information acquisition system according to a second invention is the information acquisition system according to the first invention, further comprising a timer counter capable of measuring time, wherein the control unit is detected within a predetermined time by the touch panel. The coordinate data is formed by collecting the pressing positions of the protrusions.
According to this information acquisition system, coordinate data can be formed by collecting a plurality of press positions detected within a predetermined time by the touch panel. For example, when the touch panel cannot simultaneously detect a plurality of presses, The touch panel can detect multiple presses at the same time, but if the projections installed on the information recording card cannot all be pressed against the touch panel at the same time, it is possible to acquire the entire information of the pressed position. Become.

Further, in the information acquisition system according to any one of the first to second inventions, the predetermined information encoded in the information recording card includes image data, and the control The unit further outputs the image data to a display unit when the predetermined information is image data.
According to this information acquisition system, when the predetermined information encoded and recorded on the information recording card includes image data, the image data can be automatically output to the display unit, which is very convenient. Is expensive. The image data includes still image data and moving image data related to characters and graphics.

Further, in the information acquisition system according to any one of the first to second inventions, the predetermined information encoded in the information recording card includes audio data, and the control The unit further causes the audio output unit to output the audio data when the predetermined information is audio data.
According to this information acquisition system, when the predetermined information encoded and recorded on the information recording card includes audio data, the audio data can be automatically output to the audio output unit, which is very convenient. High nature. The voice data includes data related to voice and music.

The information acquisition system further includes a communication unit connectable to a network such as the Internet in the information system according to any one of the first to second inventions, and is encoded on the information recording card. The predetermined information includes URL information, and the control unit further communicates with the connection destination specified by the URL information via the communication unit based on the URL information, Alternatively, sound is acquired and output to the display unit and / or the sound output unit.
According to this information acquisition system, when the predetermined information encoded and recorded on the information recording card includes URL information, the communication unit communicates with the connection destination specified by the URL information via the communication unit. Since it is possible to acquire sound and / or output it to the display unit and / or the sound output unit, it is very convenient. For example, it is possible to access a network such as the Internet and automatically output a predetermined website corresponding to the URL to the display unit, which is very convenient. The URL information is information that uniquely specifies a storage location of an information resource such as a file distributed on a network such as the Internet.

An information acquisition system according to a third aspect of the present invention is the information acquisition system according to any one of the first to second aspects of the present invention, further comprising an input auxiliary tool for pressing the projection against the touch panel. The auxiliary tool includes a grip part that can be gripped by a user, and a pressing part that presses a surface opposite to the installation surface of the protrusion in the information recording card.
According to this information acquisition system, when the projection provided on the information recording card is pressed against the touch panel, the projection can be reliably pressed against the touch panel by using the input auxiliary tool.

An information acquisition system according to a fourth aspect is the information acquisition system according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the touch panel can simultaneously detect a plurality of presses.
According to this information acquisition system, by using a touch pad capable of detecting a plurality of presses simultaneously, it becomes possible to detect all the press positions of a plurality of protrusions installed on the information recording card at the same time. Convenience is high.

An information acquisition system according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the information acquisition system according to the fourth aspect, wherein the information recording card is provided in each area divided into a predetermined number on the installation surface of the protrusion. And the area of the pressing surface of the protrusion is further used when encoding the predetermined information, and the control unit is Corresponding to a predetermined number of areas on the information storage card, the coordinates of the pressed position detected by the touch panel are divided into a predetermined number of coordinate areas and detected in each of the coordinate areas. Area data is formed based on the number of coordinates of the pressed position, and the area data is further used when forming the decoded data.
According to this information acquisition system, when using a touch panel capable of detecting a plurality of presses at the same time, the predetermined information encoded on the information recording card is further input using the area of the protrusion pressed against the touch panel, Decoding is possible. Therefore, in addition to the number of protrusions provided on the information recording card and the installation position, the area of the protrusion pressed against the touch panel can be used for encoding, so that more information can be encoded. It becomes possible.

  An information acquisition system according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the information acquisition system according to any one of the fourth to fifth aspects, wherein the information recording card includes the protrusions having different heights, and the predetermined information. The height of the protrusion is further used for encoding, and the touch panel includes a pressure sensor capable of detecting the pressure at the pressed position, and the control unit detects the protrusion detected by the pressure sensor. Pressure data is formed based on the pressure at the pressing position of the part, and the pressure data is further used in forming the decoded data.

  According to this information acquisition system, since a touch panel provided with a pressure sensor capable of detecting a plurality of presses at the same time and capable of detecting the pressure at the press position is used, information provided with protrusions having different heights. When the projection of the recording card is pressed against the touch panel, the pressure when the projection having a high height is pressed is larger than the pressure when the projection having a low height is pressed. In this way, when the protrusions having different heights are pressed, the pressure at the time of pressing is detected differently depending on the difference in height. Therefore, when encoding the predetermined information recorded on the information recording card, Pressure can be used. Thereby, more information can be encoded.

  An information acquisition system according to a seventh invention is the information acquisition system according to any one of the fourth to sixth inventions, wherein the information acquisition system further comprises a housing that can be opened and closed on two sides, The previous housing has the touch panel on either one of the two surfaces facing each other in the closed state, and the distance between the closed surface and the surface facing the installation surface of the touch panel is high. The thickness of the information recording card including the thickness is smaller.

  According to this information acquisition system, an information recording card is installed on a touch panel provided in a case that can be opened and closed on two sides, and the protrusion is provided on the information recording card at a time by closing the case. Can be pressed against the touch panel. Therefore, it is possible to easily execute the pressing of all the protruding portions without repeating the pressing of the protruding portions a plurality of times.

An information acquisition system according to an eighth invention is the information acquisition system according to any one of the first to third inventions, wherein the touch panel can simultaneously detect a single press.
Even when a touch panel that can be detected for each single pressing position is used, the entire pressing position information can be obtained by forming the coordinate data by collecting the individual pressing positions detected within a predetermined time. Therefore, when the touch panel cannot detect a plurality of presses at the same time, for example, when using an analog resistive touch panel that can be detected for each single press position, the press positions to be detected within a predetermined time are collected together. By forming the coordinate data, the entire information on the pressed position can be acquired. Since this information acquisition system uses a touch panel that can detect a single press at the same time, for example, a touch panel widely used in the market such as an analog resistive film type touch panel can be used. high.

An information acquisition system according to a ninth aspect is the information acquisition system according to the eighth aspect, wherein the information recording card has at least one of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction on the installation surface of the protrusion. In the direction, a configuration is provided in which a plurality of the protrusions are not provided on the same line, and the input assisting device includes the roller-shaped pressing portion that rotates in a certain direction.
According to this information acquisition system, the protrusion provided on the information recording card is not provided with a plurality of protrusions on the same line in one or both of the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. By using an input auxiliary tool having a configuration and having a roller-shaped pressing portion, by pressing the information recording card in parallel with the direction in which a plurality of protrusions are not provided on the same line, for example, an analog method Even when a touch panel that cannot simultaneously detect a plurality of presses, such as a resistive touch panel, is used, the protrusions provided on the information recording card can be pressed to the touch panel one by one.

  An information recording card according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is an information recording card comprising a plurality of protrusions on one side of the front and back surfaces, wherein predetermined information is encoded using the number of protrusions and the installation position. When the projection is pressed on the touch panel capable of detecting the pressed position, the encoded predetermined information is input and decoded by a predetermined decoding process.

  According to this information recording card, it is possible to encode and record predetermined information on the information recording card using the number of projections and the installation position. The information recording card is encoded by pressing the projection against the touch panel. The predetermined information can be input via the touch panel. Therefore, it is not necessary to input a two-dimensional code using an optical device as employed in a conventional two-dimensional code system.

  In the information recording card according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the area of the pressing surface with the touch panel differs in each region divided into a predetermined number on the installation surface of the protrusion. The protrusion is formed, and the area of the pressing surface of the protrusion is further used when encoding the predetermined information.

  According to this information recording card, it is possible to encode and record predetermined information on the information recording card by further using the area of the protrusion pressed against the touch panel. Therefore, in addition to the number of protrusions provided on the information recording card and the installation position, the area of the protrusion pressed against the touch panel can be used for encoding, so that more information can be encoded. I can do it.

  The information recording card is the information recording card according to the tenth invention, wherein the information recording card has the protrusions having different heights, and the height of the protrusions is further used for encoding the predetermined information. The touch panel further includes a pressure sensor capable of detecting a pressure at the time of pressing.

  According to this information recording card, it is possible to encode and record predetermined information on the information recording card by further using the height of the protrusion. Therefore, in addition to the number of protrusions provided on the information recording card and the installation position, the height of the protrusions can be used for encoding, so that more information can be encoded.

In the information recording card according to the tenth invention, the information recording card is the same in at least one of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction on the surface provided with the protrusion. A configuration is provided in which a plurality of the protrusions are not provided on the line.
According to this information recording card, the protrusion provided on the information recording card is not provided with a plurality of protrusions on the same line in one or both of the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. Because it has a configuration, it can detect multiple presses simultaneously, such as an analog resistive touch panel, by pressing the information recording card in parallel with the direction in which multiple protrusions are not provided on the same line Even when a touch panel that cannot be used is used, the projections provided on the information recording card can be pressed against the touch panel one by one.

  The information recording card may be the information recording card according to any one of the tenth invention, wherein the predetermined information includes at least one of image data, audio data, and URL information. Features.

  According to this information recording card, information encoded and recorded on the information recording card includes at least one of image data, audio data, and URL information, and is used for encoding various data. It is possible and very convenient. Note that image data includes still image data and moving image data related to characters and graphics, audio data includes data related to sound and music, and URL information is distributed on a network such as the Internet. This is information for uniquely specifying a storage location of an information resource such as a file.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a program for an information recording card comprising a plurality of protrusions on one side of both the front and back surfaces, wherein the protrusions of the information recording card are encoded with predetermined information using the number of the protrusions and the installation position. A pressing position detecting means for acquiring a detection value relating to a pressing position of the protruding portion when pressed by a touch panel having substantially the same shape and area as the surface provided with the protruding portion in the information recording card. And coordinate data forming means for forming coordinate data of the pressed position on the touch panel based on the detected value relating to the pressed position, and decoded data for forming decoded data by performing a predetermined process using the coordinate data A computer is caused to function as forming means and data output means for outputting the predetermined information by the decoded data.

  According to this program, by using a touch panel capable of detecting the pressed position, it is possible to input and decode predetermined information encoded on the information recording card using the number of protrusions and the installation position. . Further, by using this program, it is not necessary to use an optical device necessary for inputting a two-dimensional code in a conventional two-dimensional code system, and the touch panel can be used for inputting encoded information. .

A program according to a twelfth invention is the program according to the eleventh invention, wherein the coordinate data forming means collects the coordinate data by collecting a plurality of pressing positions of the protrusions detected by the touch panel within a predetermined time. It is characterized by forming.
According to this program, coordinate data can be formed by collecting a plurality of pressing positions detected by the touch panel within a predetermined time. For example, when the touch panel cannot detect a plurality of pressings simultaneously, Although it is possible to detect a plurality of pressings at the same time, it is possible to acquire the entire information of the pressing position when it is not possible to press all the protrusions installed on the information recording card simultaneously on the touch panel.

  Further, this program is the program according to any one of the eleventh to twelfth inventions, and further, when the touch panel can simultaneously detect a plurality of presses, the coordinate data is stored in a predetermined number of coordinate areas. The computer functions as area data forming means for dividing and forming area data based on the pressed position detected in each of the coordinate areas, and the area data is further used in the decoded data forming means. It is characterized by being able to.

  According to this program, when the touch panel can simultaneously detect a plurality of presses, in addition to the number of protrusions provided on the information recording card and the installation position, the area of the protrusions pressed by the touch panel is further increased. The predetermined information encoded using the information recording card can be input and decoded.

  The program is detected by the pressure sensor in the program according to any one of the eleventh to twelfth inventions, and further when the touch panel includes a pressure sensor capable of detecting the pressure at the pressed position. A computer is made to function as pressure data forming means for forming pressure data based on the pressure at the pressed position of the protrusion, and the pressure data is used in the decoded data forming means.

  According to this program, in the case where the touch panel includes a pressure sensor capable of detecting the pressure at the pressing position, in addition to the number of protrusions provided on the information recording card and the installation position, the protrusions pressed against the touch panel It is possible to input and decode predetermined information encoded in the information recording card by further using the pressure at the pressing position.

  Further, this program is the program according to any one of the eleventh to twelfth inventions, wherein the predetermined information includes at least one of image data, audio data, and URL information.

  According to this program, the information encoded and recorded on the information recording card includes at least one of image data, audio data, and URL information, and the encoded and recorded information is decoded. Because it is possible, it is very convenient. Note that image data includes still image data and moving image data related to characters and graphics, audio data includes data related to sound and music, and URL information is distributed on a network such as the Internet. This is information for uniquely specifying a storage location of an information resource such as a file.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information acquisition system capable of inputting and decoding predetermined information encoded and recorded through a touch panel without using an optical device.

(1) First embodiment
[overall structure]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram relating to an information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment. The information acquisition system 1 includes an electronic device 2, a card 3, and an input auxiliary tool 4.

  The electronic device 2 includes a power supply unit 5, an operation key 6, a first display unit 7, a second display unit 8, a touch panel 9, a speaker 10, a microphone 11, a memory 12, an interface 13, a real time clock 14, a communication unit 15, and a CPU 16. These are connected by bus communication.

  The power supply unit 5 includes power storage means such as a rechargeable battery and an electric circuit, and supplies a predetermined voltage to each unit of the electronic device 2. The power supply unit 5 may be connected to a commercial power supply via an AC adapter. The operation key 6 includes a plurality of input keys such as a cross key and up / down / left / right keys. The operation key 6 receives an input from the user and outputs the input result to the CPU 16. The first display unit 7 is configured by an LCD, an organic EL, or the like, and outputs a predetermined image under the control of the CPU 16. The second display unit 8 is configured by an LCD, an organic EL, or the like, and outputs a predetermined image under the control of the CPU 16. The touch panel 9 is a resistance film type input device, detects a pressed point when pressed at a certain pressure or higher, and outputs the detection result to the CPU 16. Note that the touch panel 9 has one pressing point that can be detected simultaneously. The speaker 10 outputs a predetermined sound under the control of the CPU 16. The microphone 11 performs a predetermined process on the external sound, converts it into a digital signal, and outputs it to the CPU 16.

  The memory 12 is a non-volatile memory (for example, ROM) for storing predetermined information in advance, a non-volatile memory (for example, flash memory) for storing predetermined information, and a volatile memory (for example, for temporarily storing predetermined information). RAM). The interface 13 is a connection unit for connecting the storage medium 13 a to the electronic device 2, and outputs information stored in the storage medium 13 a to the CPU 16 via the interface 13. The real-time clock 14 has a clock function for measuring time, a calendar function for measuring year, month, day, and day of the week, and a counter function for measuring a predetermined time. The communication unit 15 is a communication device that can be connected to a network such as the Internet under the control of the CPU 16. The CPU 16 receives outputs from the operation keys 6, the touch panel 9, and the storage medium 13 a and controls the first display unit 7, the second display unit 8, the speaker 10, the microphone 11, the memory 12, the real time clock 14, and the communication unit 15. To do.

  The card 3 is a card in which predetermined information is encoded and stored. The predetermined information stored in the card 3 is input by the touch panel 9.

  The input auxiliary tool 4 is used to ensure that predetermined information encoded and stored in the card 3 is input by the touch panel 9.

[Configuration of touch panel]
FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram of the touch panel 9 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of the touch panel 9. This touch panel 9 detects separately for each pressing point. Further, as will be described later, the CPU 16 collects individual pressing points detected within a predetermined time and creates coordinate data.

  The touch panel 9 in this embodiment is an analog resistive touch panel, and includes a film 9a, an ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) 9b, an insulating layer 9c, an FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) 9d, a dot spacer 9e, and a glass 9f. It is configured and installed on the screen of the second display unit 8.

  The film 9a is a film formed of a material such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and accepts pressure from the user. The ITO 9b is a planar resistive film electrode, and is placed on the pressing side film 9a and the non-pressing side glass 9f so as to be opposed to each other with a certain interval through an insulating layer 9c. The upper ITO 9b bends together with the film 9a when the film 9a receives a pressure higher than a predetermined pressure by the user, and comes into contact with the lower ITO 9b. The insulating layer 9c is an insulating spacer provided to prevent the ITO 9b placed so as to face the film 9a and the glass 9f from always contacting. The dot spacers 9e are formed at regular intervals on the ITO 9b installed on the glass 9f so that the upper and lower ITOs 9b do not come into contact with each other except when inputting to the touch panel 9, and malfunction occurs. The FPC 9d is a flexible circuit board, and outputs a potential generated by the contact between the upper and lower ITO 9b disposed so as to face each other to an input detection processing unit (not shown) connected to the touch panel 9, and the voltage Is subjected to predetermined processing to be converted into a digital signal and output to the CPU 16. In addition, the touch panel 9 has a certain transmittance or higher so that an image output to the second display unit 8 provided immediately below can be visually recognized.

  The principle of detection of the pressing point by the touch panel 9 is the same as that of a known analog resistive touch panel. When the card 3 is placed on the film 9a and pressed down with a certain pressure or more, the ITO 9b placed above and below via the insulating layer 9c comes into contact, and a potential gradient is generated between the top and bottom ITO 9b. An input position (coordinates) is calculated by applying a predetermined calculation to the electric signal generated at this time in an input detection processing unit (not shown) connected to the touch panel 9.

[Card configuration]
3A and 3B are perspective views of the card 3 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment. The card 3 includes a plate-like portion 3a and a plurality of protrusions 3b, which are integrally formed by resin molding. As for the shape of the protrusion part 3b, the upper surface is a substantially cylindrical shape with a circular lid, and a plurality of the protrusion parts 3b are formed on one surface of the plate-like part 3a. The sizes of the lid protrusions 3b are the same. Further, predetermined information is encoded by the number and arrangement of the protrusions 3b, and the surface on which the protrusions 3b of the plate-like part 3a are formed (hereinafter referred to as the back surface) is set to face the touch panel, By pressing a surface (hereinafter referred to as a surface) on which the protrusion 3b is not formed by a predetermined method, the position of the protrusion 3b formed on the card 3 is detected and output to the CPU 16. In the card 3 illustrated in FIG. 3A, the arrangement of the protrusions 3b is not limited. However, in the card 3 illustrated in FIG. The plurality of protrusions 3b are not formed on the same line in at least one of the axial directions.

[Configuration of input aid]
4A and 4B are perspective views of the input assisting tool 4 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment. The input assisting tool 4 illustrated in FIG. 4A has a gripping portion 4a for allowing the user to grip and operate the input assisting tool 4, and a substantially cylindrical shape for pressing the card 3 from the front side. And a pressing portion 4b. By pressing the card 3 installed on the touch panel 9 from the front side using the input assisting tool 4, the touch panel 9 can reliably detect the respective positions of the protrusions 3b formed on the card 3. I can do it. In addition, when using the input auxiliary tool 4 illustrated in FIG. 4A, any of the cards 3 illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B may be used.

  Moreover, the input auxiliary tool 4 illustrated in FIG. 4B includes a grip portion 4a for a user to grip and operate, and a pressing portion 4b for pressing the card 3 from the front side. The pressing part 4b in the input auxiliary tool 4 in FIG. 4B has a substantially cylindrical roller shape. The user presses the card 3 installed on the touch panel 9 from the front surface side using the input assisting tool 4 and slides the gripping part 4a in the operation direction, whereby the roller-shaped pressing part 4b rotates, and the touch panel 9 can reliably detect the installation position of the protrusion 3b. 4B is used only when the touch panel 9 detects the protrusion 3b of the card 3 illustrated in FIG. 3B. This is because when the projection 3b of the card 3 shown in FIG. 3A is pushed using the input aid 4 shown in FIG. 4B, the pressing portion 4b of the input aid 4 is operated. When the plurality of protrusions 3b are present in the axial direction perpendicular to the operating direction of the pressing portion 4b when the pressing movement is performed while rotating in the direction, the plurality of protrusions 3b are simultaneously pressed. This is because the touch panel 9 according to the present embodiment that does not detect pressing cannot accurately detect the installation position of the protrusion 3b.

[Information acquisition method]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart regarding the information acquisition method according to the present embodiment. When a predetermined program stored in the memory 12 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment is activated, a screen related to an installation instruction for the card 3 is displayed on the first display unit 7 under the control of the CPU 16 in step S101. Is displayed. In addition, it is good also as a structure which makes the 2nd display part 8 output the screen regarding the installation instruction | indication of this card | curd 3. FIG. In step S102, when the card 3 is installed on the touch panel 9 and the positions of the protrusions 3b are detected, the process proceeds to step S103. In the present embodiment, when detecting the position of the protrusion 3b of the card 3 illustrated in FIG. 3B, any of the input assists illustrated in FIGS. 4A and 4B is used. Although the tool 4 may be used, when detecting the position of the protrusion 3b of the card 3 illustrated in FIG. 3A, the input assist tool 4 illustrated in FIG. 4B is used. I can't do that. This is because, as described above, in the present embodiment, the touch panel 9 cannot input a plurality of inputs simultaneously.

  Here, the processing content in step S102 will be described with reference to FIG. 6 and FIGS. 7 (a) to (c). FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process related to step S102 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating a position on the touch panel when the card 3 is pressed on the touch panel 9, and the pressing point is expressed in black. FIG. 7B is a table regarding coordinates (P11 to Pmn) on the touch panel 9, and FIG. 7C is a table showing detected values at the coordinates of the point where the card 3 is pressed on the touch panel 9. .

  In step S102a, when the card 3 is placed on the touch panel 9 and the card 3 is pressed using the input auxiliary tool 4, the process proceeds to step S102b, and it is determined whether or not the plurality of protrusions 3b are pressed simultaneously. The When the plurality of protrusions 3b are pressed simultaneously, the process proceeds to step S102c, input error processing for invalidating the input is executed, and the process proceeds to step S102f. In step S102b, when one protrusion 3b is pressed, the process proceeds to step S102d to detect the input position. At this time, the detection signal is converted into a digital signal as “1” when the pressing is detected and “0” when the pressing is not detected. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when pressing to a point of a blackened portion on the touch panel 9 is detected, the coordinates on the touch panel 9 illustrated in FIG. Is assigned a value of “1” as shown in FIG. Similarly, “0” is assigned to the coordinates of a point where no pressing is detected. The data regarding the input position is stored in a predetermined area of the memory 12 (S102e), and the process proceeds to step S102f. In step S102f, time is measured by the real-time clock 14 after the data related to the input position is stored in the memory 12, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S102g. In step S102g, if there is existing data related to the input position, the process proceeds to step S102h. In step S102h, the CPU 16 combines a plurality of data relating to the input position stored in the memory 12 by a predetermined process to create comprehensive coordinate data (hereinafter referred to as primary data), and the process proceeds to step S103. To do. On the other hand, if there is no existing data regarding the input position in step S102g, the process proceeds to step S103. In step S102f, if the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S102i. In step S102i, when the card 3 is pressed again, the process proceeds to step S102b, and the detection flow of the protrusion 3b is repeated. On the other hand, if the card 3 is not pressed in step S102i, the process proceeds to step S102f.

Then, in step S103 shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 16 converts the data into the data based on the comprehensive coordinate data (primary data) relating to the pressing position of the protrusion 3b of the card 3 detected via the touch panel 9. Predetermined processing is performed to form decoded data (hereinafter referred to as secondary data).
Next, in step S104, it is determined whether or not predetermined data is included in the secondary data. In the present embodiment, the predetermined data is image data, audio data, and URL information. The image data described here includes image data related to characters and graphics and moving image data, and the audio data includes data related to sound and music. The URL information is information that uniquely specifies a storage location of an information resource such as a file distributed on a network such as the Internet.

  In step S104, if the secondary data does not include the predetermined data, the CPU 16 outputs a warning display to the first display unit 7 (S105), and returns to step S101. In step S104, when predetermined data is included in the secondary data, the process proceeds to step S106, and it is determined whether or not image data is included in the secondary data. If image data is included, in step S107, the CPU 16 temporarily stores the image data in the memory, and the process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, if no image data is included in step S106, the process proceeds to step S108. If audio data is included in step S108, the CPU 16 temporarily stores the audio data in the memory (S109), and proceeds to step S110. On the other hand, if no audio data is included in step S108, the process proceeds to step S110. If URL information is included in step S110, the CPU 16 temporarily stores the URL information in the memory (S111), and proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the URL information is not included in step S110, the process proceeds to step S112. In this case, since the condition that any one of the image data, the audio data, and the URL information is included in the above-described step S104, it is assumed that the URL information is not included in step S110. Also, at least one of image data and audio data is included. Therefore, when the URL information is not included in the data, the process proceeds to step S112. In step S112, if image data is included, the image data is output to the first display unit 7. If audio data is included, the audio data is output from the speaker 10. When the output process is performed and URL information is included, the communication unit 15 is used to communicate with a predetermined location on the network specified by the URL information, and image and / or audio data is transmitted from the predetermined location. Is acquired and stored in the memory 12, and image and / or audio data is output from the memory 12 to the first display unit 7 and / or the speaker 10. For example, the URL information is input to a WEB browser, a predetermined WEB site is accessed via a network such as the Internet, and a predetermined file is downloaded to a memory in order to display the WEB site.

  However, when two or more types of data are included among image data, audio data, and URL information, a process of outputting data is executed according to the output order recorded in the data. When the process of step S112 is completed, the process returns to step S101.

[Function and effect]
According to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, by using the touch panel 9 capable of detecting the pressed position, the predetermined information encoded and stored in the card 3 using the number of the protrusions 3b and the installation position is stored. It is possible to input and decrypt. Therefore, since the touch panel as an input device can be used for inputting encoded information, it is not necessary to newly install an optical device necessary for the conventional two-dimensional code system.
Further, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, an analog resistive touch panel is used, and a touch panel widely used in the market can be used. high.

  Moreover, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the protrusion 3 b installed on the card 3 is pressed against the touch panel 9, the input auxiliary tool 4 is used to attach the protrusion 3 b to the touch panel 9. It can be pressed reliably.

  In addition, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, coordinate data can be formed by combining a plurality of pressed positions detected by the touch panel 9 within a predetermined time. Even when a touch panel that cannot detect a plurality of presses at the same time, such as the resistive touch panel 9 of the type, is used, it is possible to acquire the entire information of the press position.

  Further, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, the protrusion 3b provided on the card 3 includes a plurality of protrusions 3b on the same line in one or both of the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. When it has a configuration that is not provided, the input assisting tool 4 provided with the roller-like pressing part 4b is used to press the card 3 in parallel with a direction in which a plurality of protrusions are not provided on the same line. Thus, even when a touch panel that cannot detect a plurality of presses at the same time is used, such as the analog resistive touch panel 9 used in the present embodiment, the card 3 is provided. The protruding portions 3b can be pressed against the touch panel 9 one by one.

  Moreover, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the predetermined information encoded and recorded on the card 3 includes image data, the image data is automatically output from the first display unit 7. Because it is possible, it is very convenient. The image data is data including still image data related to characters and graphics and moving image data.

  Moreover, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the predetermined information encoded and recorded on the card 3 includes audio data, the audio data can be automatically output from the speaker 10. So very convenient. The voice data includes data related to voice and music.

  Further, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the predetermined information encoded and recorded on the card 3 includes URL information, the information acquisition system 1 accesses a network such as the Internet via the communication unit 15, and Since a predetermined website corresponding to the URL can be automatically output to the first display unit 7, it is very convenient. The URL information is information that uniquely specifies a storage location of an information resource such as a file distributed on a network such as the Internet.

  In the above description, the case where image data, audio data, and URL information itself are stored in the card 3 has been described. However, designation information specifying image data, audio data, and URL information is stored in the card 101, and the electronic device A table in which designation information is associated with image data, audio data, and URL information may be stored in the internal or external storage unit 2. In this case, the electronic device 2 acquires designation information from the card 3, extracts image data, audio data, or URL information corresponding to the designation information with reference to the table, and outputs the extracted image data, audio data, or URL information to the display unit or the audio output unit. According to such an information processing system, compared with the case where image data, audio data, and URL information itself are stored in the card 3, the storage amount in the card 3 with respect to the information amount output to the display unit or the audio output unit is reduced. Can be saved. Further, even if the designation information stored in the card 3 is not updated, the information based on the designation information on the card 3 (image data, voice, voice) is updated by updating the image data, voice data, and URL information in the table of the storage unit. Data, URL information) can be kept up-to-date.

[Modification]
(A) In the above embodiment, the information acquired from the card 3 is temporarily stored in the memory 12 and output to the first display unit 7 and the speaker 10. However, the information acquired from the card 3 is stored in the nonvolatile memory 12. By storing the data in the sex region, the data stored in the memory 12 may be selected and output. That is, information acquired from the card 3 may be stored in a non-volatile area of the memory 12 and output to the first display unit 7 or the speaker 10 based on an input to the operation key 6 by the user. In this way, it is not necessary to perform processing for acquiring information from the card 3 each time information stored in the card 3 is output to the first display unit 7 or the speaker 10. That is, once information is acquired from the card 3, the acquired information can be used repeatedly. It is also possible to exchange information stored in the memory 12 with another electronic device via the communication unit 15.

(B) In the above embodiment, when the game software is executed in the electronic device 2, the information read from the card 3 can be linked with the game software. For example, game characters, game execution conditions, and the like are stored in the card 3 based on the position and number of the protrusions 3b, and the game characters and game execution conditions read from the card 3 to the electronic device 2 are stored in the game software. If used, the contents of the game software can be changed variously according to the information on the card 3.

(C) In the above-described embodiment, if the card 3 is used as a business card and company information, unique information such as a name is stored in the card 3, an image of the business card can be displayed on the electronic device 2. For example, if the password information is also stored in the card 3, the card 3 can be read by holding the business card in a state where it cannot be directly seen from the card 3, and notifying the password only to a necessary partner. Is possible. In this case, in step S101 shown in FIG. 5, a password information input instruction may be displayed together with an installation instruction for the card 3, and a password input may be received from the user.

  (D) In the above embodiment, primary data is formed by comprehensively collecting data on the number of protrusions 3b and the installation position of the card 3 and the CPU 16 performs predetermined processing on the primary data to obtain secondary data. However, the primary data may be formed every time the protrusion 3b is detected by the touch panel 9. For example, in this configuration, the protrusion 3b is installed on the card 3 so as to draw a predetermined figure, and the figure that directly outputs the arrangement of the protrusion 3b to the first display unit 7 or the like When the installation position of each projection 3b is detected, a part of the figure is sequentially displayed on the first display unit 7 so that the image is displayed on the first display unit 7. It is also possible to obtain a stunning effect of drawing gradually.

(2) Second embodiment [Overall configuration]
The overall configuration of the second embodiment is substantially the same as the overall configuration of the first embodiment described above (see FIG. 1), so the description of the same parts will be omitted and only the different parts will be described.

  The touch panel 9 is a resistance film type input device, detects a pressed point when pressed at a certain pressure or higher, and outputs the detection result to the CPU 16. The touch panel 9 can simultaneously detect a plurality of pressing points.

[Configuration of touch panel]
FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram of the touch panel 9 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view of the touch panel 9. The touch panel 9 in the present embodiment is a matrix type resistive touch panel, and includes a film 9a, an ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) 9b, an insulating layer 9c, an FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) 9d, a dot spacer 9e, and a glass 9f. It is configured and installed on the screen of the second display unit 8.

  The film 9a is a film formed of a material such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and accepts pressure from the user. The ITO 9b is a strip-shaped resistive film electrode, and a plurality of ITO 9b are formed on the pressing-side film 9a and the non-pressing-side glass 9f so as to be arranged at regular intervals in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. In addition, the ITO 9b formed on the film 9a and the ITO 9b formed on the glass 9f are disposed so as to face each other with a certain interval through the insulating layer 9c, and the strip-shaped ITO 9b intersects. All the parts that have been set up function as independent switches. The insulating layer 9c is an insulating spacer provided to prevent the ITO 9b placed so as to face the film 9a and the glass 9f from always contacting. The dot spacers 9e are formed at regular intervals on the ITO 9b installed on the glass 9f so that the upper and lower ITOs 9b do not come into contact with each other except when inputting to the touch panel 9, and malfunction occurs. The FPC 9d is a flexible circuit board, and outputs an electrical signal generated by the contact between the upper and lower ITO 9b disposed so as to face each other to an input detection processing unit (not shown) connected to the touch panel 9. In addition, the touch panel 9 has a certain transmittance or higher so that an image output to the second display unit 8 provided immediately below can be visually recognized.

  The principle of detection of the pressed position by the touch panel 9 is the same as that of a well-known matrix type resistive touch panel. When the card 3 is placed on the film 9a and pressed down with a certain pressure or more, the strip-like ITO 9b placed above and below via the insulating layer 9c comes into contact and generates an electrical signal. By detecting the ITO 9b that is in the “ON” state at the time of the contact, the input position in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction can be specified.

  Note that even a touch panel other than the touch panel described in the present embodiment can be used as long as it can detect a plurality of inputs at the same time. For example, FIGS. 9A to 9B are examples of the touch panel 9 that can simultaneously input a plurality of numbers. Note that the same components as those of the touch panel 9 illustrated in FIGS. 8A to 8B are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted here. The touch panel 9 described in FIGS. 9A and 9B is a resistance film type input device, and an ITO 9b which is a planar resistance film electrode is formed on a film 9a, and an X axis and a Y axis are formed on a glass 9f. ITO 9b which is a resistive film electrode divided into a predetermined number in the axial direction is formed. The ITO 9b formed on the film 9a and the glass 9f, respectively, is placed opposite to each other with an interval provided therebetween via an insulating layer (not shown). Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the ITO 9b formed on the glass 9f is connected to a lead wire 9g for connection to an FPC (not shown) for external connection. Therefore, when the film 9a is pressed at a predetermined pressure or more and the ITO 9b formed on the film 9a comes into contact with the ITO 9b formed on the glass 9f, any of the ITO 9b formed on the glass 9f is on the film 9a. It is possible to specify whether the ITO 9b formed on the glass 9f is in contact with the ITO 9b formed on the film 9a. Since it can be detected independently, a plurality of pressing points on the touch panel 9 can be specified.

[Card configuration]
As the card 3 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, the card 3 (see FIGS. 3A to 3B) in the information acquisition system 1 according to the first embodiment described above may be used. I can do it. Therefore, the description regarding the card 3 is omitted here.

[Configuration of input aid]
In this embodiment, the input assisting tool 4 (see FIGS. 4A and 4B) in the first embodiment described above can be used. Therefore, the description regarding the input auxiliary tool 4 is abbreviate | omitted here. In addition, you may use the input auxiliary tool 4 (not shown) of the shape which can press the surface of the card | curd 3 at once, and presses the front side of the card | curd 3 with a finger without using the input auxiliary tool 4. It is good also as a structure.

[Information acquisition method]
The flowchart regarding the information acquisition method according to the present embodiment is substantially the same as the flowchart regarding the information acquisition method according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 5). However, since the process in step S102 is different from the information acquisition method according to the first embodiment, the difference will be described here.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents related to step S102 in the flowchart (see FIG. 5) regarding the information acquisition method according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11A is a diagram showing the position on the touch panel when the card 3 is pressed on the touch panel 9, and the pressing point is expressed in black. FIG. 11B is a table regarding coordinates (P11 to Pmn) on the touch panel 9, and FIG. 11C is a table showing detected values at the coordinates of the point where the card 3 is pressed on the touch panel 9. . In addition, about the symbol attached | subjected to each step in the flowchart shown in FIG. 10, the same symbol is attached about the same part as the flowchart (refer FIG. 6) regarding the information acquisition method concerning the above-mentioned 1st Embodiment. is doing.

  In step S102a of FIG. 10, when the card 3 is installed on the touch panel 9 and the card 3 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S102d to detect the input position. At this time, the detection signal is converted into a digital signal as “1” when the pressed point is detected, and “0” when it is not detected. For example, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), when pressing to the points of three black portions on the touch panel 9 is detected, the coordinates on the touch panel 9 shown in FIG. A value “1” is assigned to P12, P33, and P41 as shown in FIG. Similarly, “0” is assigned to the coordinates of a point where no pressing is detected. The data regarding the input position is stored in a predetermined area of the memory 12 (S102e), and the process proceeds to step S102f. In step S102f, time is measured by the real-time clock 14 after the data related to the input position is stored in the memory 12, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S102g. In step S102g, if there is existing data related to the input position, the process proceeds to step S102h. In step S102h, the CPU 16 combines a plurality of data relating to the input position stored in the memory 12 by a predetermined process to create comprehensive coordinate data (hereinafter referred to as primary data), and the process proceeds to step S103. To do. On the other hand, if there is no existing data regarding the input position in step S102g, the process proceeds to step S103. In step S102f, if the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S102i. In step S102i, when the card 3 is pressed again, the process proceeds to step S102d, and the detection flow of the protrusion 3b is repeated. On the other hand, if the card 3 is not pressed in step S102i, the process proceeds to step S102f.

[Function and effect]
According to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, by using the touch panel 9 capable of detecting the pressed position, the predetermined information encoded and stored in the card 3 using the number of the protrusions 3b and the installation position is stored. It is possible to input and decrypt. Therefore, since the touch panel as an input device can be used for inputting encoded information, it is not necessary to newly install an optical device necessary for the conventional two-dimensional code system.

  According to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, by using the matrix type resistive touch pad 9 capable of detecting a plurality of presses simultaneously, the press positions of the plurality of protrusions 3b installed on the card 3 are used. Since it is possible to detect all of them simultaneously, the input operation is easy and the convenience is very high.

  Further, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of pressed positions detected by the touch panel 9 within a predetermined time can be collected to form one coordinate data. When it is not possible to press all of the installed protrusions 3b at the same time, it is possible to acquire the entire information of the pressed position.

  Moreover, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the protrusion 3 b installed on the card 3 is pressed against the touch panel 9, the input auxiliary tool 4 is used to attach the protrusion 3 b to the touch panel 9. It can be pressed reliably.

  Moreover, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the predetermined information encoded and recorded on the card 3 includes image data, the image data is automatically output from the first display unit 7. Because it is possible, it is very convenient. The image data is data including still image data related to characters and graphics and moving image data.

  Moreover, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the predetermined information encoded and recorded on the card 3 includes audio data, the audio data can be automatically output from the speaker 10. So very convenient. The voice data includes data related to voice and music.

  Further, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the predetermined information encoded and recorded on the card 3 includes URL information, the information acquisition system 1 accesses a network such as the Internet via the communication unit 15, and Since a predetermined website corresponding to the URL can be automatically output to the first display unit 7, it is very convenient. The URL information is information for uniquely specifying a storage location of an information resource such as a file distributed on a network such as the Internet.

[Modification]
(A) In the above embodiment, the information acquired from the card 3 is temporarily stored in the memory 12 and output to the first display unit 7 and the speaker 10. However, the information acquired from the card 3 is stored in the nonvolatile memory 12. By storing the data in the sex region, the data stored in the memory 12 may be selected and output. That is, information acquired from the card 3 may be stored in a non-volatile area of the memory 12 and output to the first display unit 7 or the speaker 10 based on an input to the operation key 6 by the user. In this way, it is not necessary to perform processing for acquiring information from the card 3 each time information stored in the card 3 is output to the first display unit 7 or the speaker 10. That is, once information is acquired from the card 3, the acquired information can be used repeatedly. It is also possible to exchange information stored in the memory 12 with another electronic device via the communication unit 15.

(B) In the above embodiment, when the game software is executed in the electronic device 2, the information read from the card 3 can be linked with the game software. For example, game characters, game execution conditions, and the like are stored in the card 3 based on the position and number of the protrusions 3b, and the game characters and game execution conditions read from the card 3 to the electronic device 2 are stored in the game software. If used, the contents of the game software can be changed variously according to the information on the card 3.

(C) In the above-described embodiment, if the card 3 is used as a business card and company information, unique information such as a name is stored in the card 3, an image of the business card can be displayed on the electronic device 2. For example, if the password information is also stored in the card 3, the card 3 can be read by holding the business card in a state where it cannot be directly seen from the card 3, and notifying the password only to a necessary partner. Is possible. In this case, in step S101 shown in FIG. 5, a password information input instruction may be displayed together with an installation instruction for the card 3, and a password input may be received from the user.

(D) In the above embodiment, primary data is formed by comprehensively collecting data on the number of protrusions 3b and the installation position of the card 3 and the CPU 16 performs predetermined processing on the primary data to obtain secondary data. However, the primary data may be formed every time the protrusion 3b is detected by the touch panel 9. For example, in this configuration, the protrusion 3b is installed on the card 3 so as to draw a predetermined figure, and the figure that directly outputs the arrangement of the protrusion 3b to the first display unit 7 or the like When the installation position of each projection 3b is detected, a part of the figure is sequentially displayed on the first display unit 7 so that the image is gradually displayed on the first display unit 7. It is also possible to obtain a stylistic effect for drawing.

(3) Third embodiment [Overall configuration]
The overall configuration of the third embodiment is the same as the overall configuration of the second embodiment described above (see FIG. 1), and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

[Configuration of touch panel]
The touch panel 9 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment is the same as the touch panel 9 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the second embodiment (FIGS. 8A to 8B and FIGS. 9A to 9A). (B)), the description thereof is omitted here.

[Card configuration]
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the card 3 in the information acquisition system 1 according to this embodiment. The card 3 includes a plate-like portion 3a and a plurality of protrusions 3b, which are integrally formed by resin molding. As for the shape of the protrusion part 3b, the upper surface is a substantially cylindrical shape with a circular lid, and a plurality of the protrusion parts 3b are formed on one surface of the plate-like part 3a. In the present embodiment, the protrusion 3b has two sizes, “large” and “small”, and is in the area 3c divided into a predetermined number in the plate-like portion 3a. Is formed. In addition, the protrusion part 3b does not necessarily need to be formed in each area 3c. Predetermined information is encoded according to the number and arrangement of the protrusions 3b, and the surface of the plate-like part 3a on which the protrusions 3b are formed (hereinafter referred to as the back surface) is placed so as to face the touch panel. By pressing a surface on which the portion 3b is not formed (hereinafter referred to as a surface) by a predetermined method, the number, the pressing position, and the size (pressing area) of the protruding portion 3b are detected and output to the CPU 16 Is done.

[Configuration of input aid]
The input auxiliary tool 4 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment is the same as the input auxiliary tool 4 (see FIGS. 4A to 4B) in the information acquisition system 1 according to the second embodiment described above. Since it is the same, description is abbreviate | omitted here. In addition, you may use the input auxiliary tool 4 (not shown) of the shape which can press the surface of the card | curd 3 at once, and presses the front side of the card | curd 3 with a finger without using the input auxiliary tool 4. It is good also as a structure.

[Information acquisition method]
The flowchart related to the information acquisition method according to the present embodiment is substantially the same as the flowchart related to the information acquisition method according to the second embodiment (see FIGS. 5 and 10). 5, FIG. 10, FIG. 13 (a) thru | or (f), and FIG. 14, a difference is demonstrated.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a position on the touch panel when the card 3 is pressed on the touch panel 9 in the present embodiment, and the pressing point is expressed in black. FIG. 13B is a table regarding coordinates (P11 to Pmn) on the touch panel 9, and FIG. 13C is a table showing detected values at the coordinates of the point where the card 3 is pressed on the touch panel 9. . FIG. 13D is a diagram showing the relationship between the position on the touch panel when the card 3 is pressed on the touch panel 9 and the area 3 c divided into a predetermined number on the card 3. It is expressed by painting. A rectangular area surrounded by a broken line corresponds to the area 3c. FIG. 13 (e) is a diagram showing coordinates (D11 to Dmn) related to the area 3c on the touch panel, and FIG. 13 (f) shows the coordinates of the area 3c on the card 3 and the pressing area at each coordinate. It is a figure which shows the relationship. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of step S103 in the flowchart (see FIG. 5) regarding the information acquisition method according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when a predetermined program stored in the memory 12 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment is activated, the first display unit is controlled by the CPU 16 in step S101. 7 shows a screen related to the card 3 installation instruction. In step S102, the card 3 is placed on the touch panel 9, and the position of the protrusion 3b is detected.

  As shown in FIG. 10 showing the processing contents of step S102, in step S102a, when the card 3 is placed on the touch panel 9 and the card 3 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S102d to detect the input position. Do. At this time, the detection signal is converted into a digital signal as “1” when the pressed point is detected, and “0” when it is not detected. For example, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), when pressing to a point of a blackened portion on the touch panel 9 is detected, the coordinates on the touch panel 9 shown in FIG. 13 (b), P22, A value of “1” is assigned to P23, P24, P32, P33, P34, P42, P43, and P44 as shown in FIG. Similarly, “0” is assigned to the coordinates of a point where no pressing is detected. The data regarding the input position is stored in a predetermined area of the memory 12 (S102e), and the process proceeds to step S102f. In step S102f, time is measured by the real-time clock 14 after the data related to the input position is stored in the memory 12, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S102g. In step S102g, if there is existing data related to the input position, the process proceeds to step S102h. In step S102h, the CPU 16 combines a plurality of data relating to the input position stored in the memory 12 by a predetermined process to create comprehensive coordinate data (hereinafter referred to as primary data), and the process proceeds to step S103. To do. On the other hand, if there is no existing data regarding the input position in step S102g, the process proceeds to step S103. In step S102f, if the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S102i. In step S102i, when the card 3 is pressed again, the process proceeds to step S102d, and the detection flow of the protrusion 3b is repeated. On the other hand, if the card 3 is not pressed in step S102i, the process proceeds to step S102f.

  Then, in step S103 illustrated in FIG. 5, the CPU 16 performs predetermined processing on the data based on the coordinate data (primary data) relating to the pressing position of the protrusion 3b of the card 3 detected via the touch panel 9. To form decoded data (hereinafter referred to as secondary data).

  Here, the processing content of step S103 will be described. As described above, in the present embodiment, the protruding portion 3c formed on the card 3 is disposed in the area 3c divided into a predetermined number in the plate-like portion 3a. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 13D, when the area surrounded by the 5 × 5 press detection points is set as the area 3c, as illustrated in FIG. 13E, respectively. This area 3c can be set as any one of D11 to Dmn.

  In step S103a, it is determined whether or not there are pressing points in the area 3c in order from D11. When a pressing point exists in D11, the process proceeds to step S103c. In step S103c, when the number of pressing points is within the predetermined number, after step S103d, a value “1” is assigned to D11, and the process proceeds to step S103f. On the other hand, if the number of pressing points exceeds the predetermined number in step S103c, the process proceeds to step S103e, a value “2” is assigned to D11, and the process proceeds to step S103f. In the present embodiment, when four or less pressing points are detected in the area 3c, a value of “1” is assigned to the area 3c, and five or more pressing points are detected. In this case, a value “2” is assigned to the area 3c. In other words, in the area 3c to which the value “1” is assigned, the projecting portion 3c having the size “small” is pressed, and in the area 3c to which the value “2” is assigned, the size is “large”. The protrusion 3c is pressed. For example, in D11 illustrated in FIG. 13D, since nine points are pressed, a value of “2” is assigned to D11. In step S103a, if there is no pressing point in D11, the process proceeds to step S103b, a value of “0” is assigned to D11, and the process proceeds to step S103f. The value “0” means that there is no protrusion 3 b pressed against the touch panel 9.

  In step S103f, it is determined whether any value among the values “0” to “2” is assigned to all the areas 3c. If any value of “0” to “2” is assigned to all the areas 3c, the process proceeds to step S103g. On the other hand, if none of the values “0” to “2” is assigned to all the areas 3c, the process proceeds to step S103a.

  In step S103g, a database relating to values assigned to all areas 3c is formed, and the process proceeds to step S103h. In step S103h, the CPU 16 performs a predetermined process based on the primary data formed in step S102 (data relating to the number and position of the protrusions 3b detected by the touch panel 9) and the database relating to the area 3c described above. To create secondary data, and the process proceeds to step S104.

[Function and effect]
According to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, by using the touch panel 9 capable of detecting the pressed position, the predetermined information encoded and stored in the card 3 using the number of the protrusions 3b and the installation position is stored. It is possible to input and decrypt. Therefore, since the touch panel as an input device can be used for inputting encoded information, it is not necessary to newly install an optical device necessary for the conventional two-dimensional code system.

According to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, by using the matrix type resistive touch pad 9 capable of detecting a plurality of presses simultaneously, the press positions of the plurality of protrusions 3b installed on the card 3 are used. Since it is possible to detect all of them simultaneously, the input operation is easy and the convenience is very high.
Further, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of pressed positions detected by the touch panel 9 within a predetermined time can be collected to form one coordinate data. When it is not possible to press all of the installed protrusions 3b at the same time, it is possible to acquire the entire information of the pressed position.

According to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the number and the installation position of the protrusions 3b provided on the card 3, the pressing area of the protrusions 3b pressed against the touch panel is used for encoding predetermined information. Therefore, more information can be encoded.
Moreover, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the protrusion 3 b installed on the card 3 is pressed against the touch panel 9, the input auxiliary tool 4 is used to attach the protrusion 3 b to the touch panel 9. It can be pressed reliably.

  Moreover, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the predetermined information encoded and recorded on the card 3 includes image data, the image data is automatically output from the first display unit 7. Because it is possible, it is very convenient. The image data is data including still image data related to characters and graphics and moving image data.

  Moreover, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the predetermined information encoded and recorded on the card 3 includes audio data, the audio data can be automatically output from the speaker 10. So very convenient. The voice data includes data related to voice and music.

  Further, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the predetermined information encoded and recorded on the card 3 includes URL information, the information acquisition system 1 accesses a network such as the Internet via the communication unit 15, and Since a predetermined website corresponding to the URL can be automatically output to the first display unit 7, it is very convenient. The URL information is information for uniquely specifying a storage location of an information resource such as a file distributed on a network such as the Internet.

[Modification]
(A) In the above embodiment, the information acquired from the card 3 is temporarily stored in the memory 12 and output to the first display unit 7 and the speaker 10. However, the information acquired from the card 3 is stored in the nonvolatile memory 12. By storing the data in the sex region, the data stored in the memory 12 may be selected and output. That is, information acquired from the card 3 may be stored in a non-volatile area of the memory 12 and output to the first display unit 7 or the speaker 10 based on an input to the operation key 6 by the user. In this way, it is not necessary to perform processing for acquiring information from the card 3 each time information stored in the card 3 is output to the first display unit 7 or the speaker 10. That is, once information is acquired from the card 3, the acquired information can be used repeatedly. It is also possible to exchange information stored in the memory 12 with another electronic device via the communication unit 15.

(B) In the above embodiment, when the game software is executed in the electronic device 2, the information read from the card 3 can be linked with the game software. For example, game characters, game execution conditions, and the like are stored in the card 3 based on the position and number of the protrusions 3b, and the game characters and game execution conditions read from the card 3 to the electronic device 2 are stored in the game software. If used, the contents of the game software can be changed variously according to the information on the card 3.

(C) In the above-described embodiment, if the card 3 is used as a business card and company information, unique information such as a name is stored in the card 3, an image of the business card can be displayed on the electronic device 2. For example, if the password information is also stored in the card 3, the card 3 can be read by holding the business card in a state where it cannot be directly seen from the card 3, and notifying the password only to a necessary partner. Is possible. In this case, in step S101 shown in FIG. 5, a password information input instruction may be displayed together with an installation instruction for the card 3, and a password input may be received from the user.

(D) In the above embodiment, primary data is formed by comprehensively collecting data on the number of protrusions 3b and the installation position of the card 3 and the CPU 16 performs predetermined processing on the primary data to obtain secondary data. However, the primary data may be formed every time the protrusion 3b is detected by the touch panel 9. For example, in this configuration, the protrusion 3b is installed on the card 3 so as to draw a predetermined figure, and the figure that directly outputs the arrangement of the protrusion 3b to the first display unit 7 or the like When the installation position of each projection 3b is detected, a part of the figure is sequentially displayed on the first display unit 7 so that the image is gradually displayed on the first display unit 7. It is also possible to obtain a stylistic effect for drawing.

(4) Fourth embodiment [Overall configuration]
The overall configuration of the information acquisition system 1 according to the fourth embodiment is substantially the same as the overall configuration (see FIG. 1) of the second embodiment described above, except that the input assisting tool 4 is not included. However, since there is a notable feature regarding the structure of the electronic device 2, this feature will be described here.

  FIGS. 15A to 15C are perspective views of the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 15A, the electronic device 2 of the information acquisition system 1 is in a state in which the upper housing 2a and the lower housing 2b are closed when not in use. Then, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the electronic device 2 is used, the upper housing 2a is operated in the direction of the arrow, and as shown in FIG. The upper housing 2a and the lower housing 2b of the device 2 are opened and fixed until they are in a predetermined angle. In addition, when the first display unit 7 is installed in the upper housing 2a and the second display unit is installed in the lower housing 2b, when the upper housing 2a and the lower housing 2b are closed, The 1st display part 7 and the 2nd display part 8 are arrange | positioned so that it may oppose. Note that, when the upper housing 2a and the lower housing 2b are closed, a predetermined interval is provided between the first display portion and the second display portion that face each other.

[Configuration of touch panel]
The touch panel 9 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment is the same as the touch panel 9 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the second embodiment (FIGS. 8A to 8B and FIGS. 9A to 9A). (B)), the description thereof is omitted here.

[Card configuration]
The card 3 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment is the same as the card 3 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the second to third embodiments described above (FIGS. 3A to 3B and FIG. 12). However, the thickness of the card is larger than the interval provided between the first display unit and the second display unit facing each other when the upper housing 2a and the lower housing 2b of the electronic device 2 are closed. Slightly larger (substantially the same).

[Configuration of input aid]
As described above, the input assisting tool is not included in the configuration of the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment.

[Information acquisition method]
The information acquisition method according to the present embodiment may employ any information acquisition method of the information acquisition methods according to the second to third embodiments described above, and includes the same processing steps as the information acquisition method. However, since there is a difference in the method of reading the protrusion 3b of the card 3, the difference will be described here.

  In this embodiment, when the position of the protrusion 3b of the card 3 is detected by the touch panel 9, as shown in FIG. 15C, the card 3 is installed in the lower housing 2b. 2 Installed on the display unit 8, the upper housing 2a is operated in the direction of the lower housing 2b, and the upper housing 2a and the lower housing 2b are closed. At this time, the front side of the card 3 is pressed from the first display unit 7 with substantially uniform pressure, and the number, installation position, and size (pressing number) of the plurality of protrusions 3b formed on the card 3 by the touch panel 9 are pressed. Area) is detected simultaneously.

[Function and effect]
The information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment has the same operational effects as the operational effects of the information acquisition system 1 according to the second to third embodiments described above.

  Furthermore, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, the electronic device 2 includes an upper casing 2a and a lower casing 2b that can be opened and closed, and the card 3 is placed on the touch panel 9 installed in the lower casing 2b. Is installed, and the upper housing 2a and the lower housing 2b are closed, so that the projection 3b provided on the card 3 can be pressed against the touch panel 9 at a time. Therefore, it is possible to easily execute the pressing of all the protruding portions 3b without repeating the pressing of the protruding portions 3b to the touch panel 9 a plurality of times.

  Moreover, according to the information acquisition system 1 according to the present embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the input assisting tool 4 as a single unit, so that the user can easily manage the information acquisition system 1.

[Modification]
(A) In the above embodiment, the information acquired from the card 3 is temporarily stored in the memory 12 and output to the first display unit 7 and the speaker 10. However, the information acquired from the card 3 is stored in the nonvolatile memory 12. By storing the data in the sex region, the data stored in the memory 12 may be selected and output. That is, information acquired from the card 3 may be stored in a non-volatile area of the memory 12 and output to the first display unit 7 or the speaker 10 based on an input to the operation key 6 by the user. In this way, it is not necessary to perform processing for acquiring information from the card 3 each time information stored in the card 3 is output to the first display unit 7 or the speaker 10. That is, once information is acquired from the card 3, the acquired information can be used repeatedly. It is also possible to exchange information stored in the memory 12 with another electronic device via the communication unit 15.

(B) In the above embodiment, when the game software is executed in the electronic device 2, the information read from the card 3 can be linked with the game software. For example, game characters, game execution conditions, and the like are stored in the card 3 based on the position and number of the protrusions 3b, and the game characters and game execution conditions read from the card 3 to the electronic device 2 are stored in the game software. If used, the contents of the game software can be changed variously according to the information on the card 3.

(C) In the above-described embodiment, if the card 3 is used as a business card and company information, unique information such as a name is stored in the card 3, an image of the business card can be displayed on the electronic device 2. For example, if the password information is also stored in the card 3, the card 3 can be read by holding the business card in a state where it cannot be directly seen from the card 3, and notifying the password only to a necessary partner. Is possible. In this case, in step S101 shown in FIG. 5, a password information input instruction may be displayed together with an installation instruction for the card 3, and a password input may be received from the user.

(5) Other Embodiments FIGS. 16A and 16B are overview perspective views regarding the information acquisition system 1 according to another embodiment, and FIG. 17 relates to the information acquisition system 1 according to another embodiment. 18A and 18B are cross-sectional views of the touch pad 9, and FIGS. 18A to 18B are perspective views of the card 3 related to the information acquisition system 1 according to another embodiment.

  As described above, the information acquisition system 1 according to the first to fourth embodiments is configured to include the second display unit 8 and to install the touch panel 9 so as to overlap the upper part of the second display unit 8 in the vertical direction. Compared to this, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, the first display unit and the touch panel 9 may be installed without overlapping a plurality of display units. As illustrated in FIG. 16B, the touch panel 9 may be installed so as to overlap the upper part in the vertical direction of the first display unit 7 without installing a plurality of display units.

  The touch panel 9 in the information acquisition system 1 according to the second to fourth embodiments is a resistive film type touch panel capable of detecting a plurality of pressing points at the same time (see FIG. 8B). In contrast, the touch panel 9 illustrated in FIG. 17 has a configuration in which a pressure detection layer 9i including a film 9a, a dot spacer 9e, and a pressure sensor 9h is added between the ITO 9b and the glass 9f. The pressure sensor 9h can detect a pressure when the touch panel 9 is pressed and generate a voltage proportional to the pressure. With this configuration, the information acquisition system 1 having the touch panel 9 illustrated in FIG. 17 can detect not only the coordinates of the point at which the protrusion 3b formed on the card 3 is pressed, but also the pressure at the time of pressing. . When the touch panel 9 is used, it is possible to detect a pressing point of the protrusion 18b formed on the card 3 illustrated in FIGS. 18 (a) to 18 (b). In the card 3 shown in FIGS. 18A to 18B, a plurality of protrusions 3b having different heights are formed on the plate-like portion 3b. When the protrusions 18b having different heights are pressed against the touch panel 9 at the same time, in order to detect a pressing point of the protrusion 3b having a lower height, a larger pressure is applied to the protrusion 3b having a higher height. It takes. That is, as the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 9h is stronger, it can be determined that the height of the protrusion 3b is higher. Therefore, the difference in height of the protrusion 3b can be used for encoding predetermined information. The amount of information encoded on the card 3 can be increased.

The schematic block diagram regarding the information acquisition system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The schematic diagram and sectional drawing regarding the touch panel 9 in 1st Embodiment. The perspective view regarding the card | curd 3 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The perspective view regarding the input auxiliary tool 4 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The flowchart regarding the information acquisition method which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The flowchart regarding the one part processing step in the information acquisition method which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure and table | surface regarding the coordinate of the press position in the touch panel 9 which concern on 1st Embodiment. The schematic diagram and sectional drawing regarding the touch panel 9 which concern on 2nd Embodiment. The schematic diagram and sectional drawing regarding the touch panel 9 which concern on 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart regarding the one part processing step in the information acquisition method concerning 2nd Embodiment. The figure and table | surface regarding the coordinate of the press position in the touchscreen 9 which concern on 2nd Embodiment. The perspective view regarding the card | curd 3 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The figure and table | surface regarding the coordinate of the press position in the touchscreen 9 which concern on 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart regarding the one part processing step in the information acquisition method concerning 3rd Embodiment. The perspective view regarding the information input system 1 which concerns on 4th Embodiment. The perspective view regarding the information input system 1 which concerns on other embodiment. The perspective view regarding the touch panel 9 which concerns on other embodiment. The perspective view regarding the card | curd 3 which concerns on other embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information acquisition system 2 Electronic device 2a Upper housing | casing 2b Lower housing | casing 3 Card 3a Plate-shaped part 3b Projection part 4 Input auxiliary tool 4a Grasping part 4b Press part 5 Power supply part 6 Operation key 7 First display part 8 Second display part 9 Touch panel 9a Film 9b ITO
9c Insulating layer 9d FPC
9e dot spacer 9f glass 9g lead wire 9h pressure sensor 9i pressure detection layer 10 speaker 11 microphone 12 memory 13 interface 13a recording medium 14 real time clock 15 communication unit 16 CPU

Claims (3)

An information recording card having a plurality of protrusions on one side of the front and back surfaces, wherein the predetermined information is encoded using the number of protrusions and the installation position, and
A touch panel having the information recording in the protrusion on the card surface with substantially the same that provided shape及beauty face product, when the protrusion is pressed, detects the pressing position of the protrusion A touch panel;
A storage unit for storing predetermined data;
Forming coordinate data based on the pressed position of the protrusion detected by the touch panel, forming decoded data by applying a predetermined process using the coordinate data, obtaining the predetermined information by the decoded data; A control unit to be stored in the storage unit;
An input assisting tool that presses the projection against the touch panel,
The input assisting tool includes a gripping part that can be gripped by a user, and a pressing part that presses a surface of the information recording card opposite to the installation surface of the protrusion. system. An information recording card having a plurality of protrusions on one side of the front and back surfaces, wherein the predetermined information is encoded using the number of protrusions and the installation position, and
A touch panel having substantially the same shape and area as the surface provided with the protrusion in the information recording card, and detecting a pressing position of the protrusion when the protrusion is pressed; ,
A storage unit for storing predetermined data;
Forming coordinate data based on the pressed position of the protrusion detected by the touch panel, forming decoded data by applying a predetermined process using the coordinate data, obtaining the predetermined information by the decoded data; A control unit for storing in the storage unit,
The touch panel includes a pressure sensor that can detect the pressure at the pressing position, and can detect a plurality of pressings simultaneously.
The information recording card has the protrusions having different heights, and the height of the protrusions is further used for encoding the predetermined information,
The control unit forms pressure data based on the pressure at the pressing position of the protrusion detected by the pressure sensor, and further uses the pressure data when forming the decoded data. Acquisition system . An information recording card having a plurality of protrusions on one side of the front and back surfaces, wherein the predetermined information is encoded using the number of protrusions and the installation position, and
A touch panel having substantially the same shape and area as the surface provided with the protrusions in the information recording card, the touch panel detecting a pressing position of the protrusions when the protrusions are pressed. ,
A storage unit for storing predetermined data;
Forming coordinate data based on the pressed position of the protrusion detected by the touch panel, forming decoded data by applying a predetermined process using the coordinate data, obtaining the predetermined information by the decoded data; A control unit to be stored in the storage unit;
An input assisting tool that presses the projection against the touch panel,
The touch panel can be detected for each single press,
The information recording card has a configuration in which a plurality of protrusions are not provided on the same line in at least one of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction on the installation surface of the protrusions,
The input assisting tool includes a roller-shaped pressing portion that presses a surface opposite to the installation surface of the protruding portion in the information recording card and rotates in a certain direction. Acquisition system.

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