JPS619073A - Electronic conference system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain an electronic conference system with less loss time of conference and smoothing the progress of the conference by revising a picture display of a main picture display means while each conference member at seat. CONSTITUTION:In making explanation with a main picture display means 1 during the progress of the conference, when an explainer inputs a picture data such as an explanation diagram or character by using a stylus 12 of a data input means 4a, the picture data is written in a video RAM and displayed immediately on a main picture display means 1. On the other hand, each conference member desires to raise an opinion or an explanation of discussing point by revising the display picture, a central control key Sg is depressed and the leadership of the control is taken and the picture is received by using the stylus 12 of a data input means 4b and then a transmission key Sf of a data transfer means 5b is depressed. Then the revised picture data is transferred to other sub-picture display means 2 and a main picture display means 1 and the revised picture is displayed superimposingly.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Technical Field] The present invention relates to an electronic conference system using electronic image display means.

[Background Art] In conventional meetings, when a presenter gives an explanation based on information written on the blackboard, other meeting members take notes or add to the materials prepared by the presenter. The information written on the blackboard, as well as one's own opinions and points of contention, were recorded using the system, but there was a problem in that this recording work was cumbersome. In addition, when other meeting members wanted to explain their own opinions and points of discussion, they had to go to the blackboard and add their opinions and points of discussion on the blackboard, which saved them time. There was a problem in that the meeting could not proceed smoothly due to the large number of people in the meeting.Furthermore, recently, large electronic image display devices have been commercially available as an alternative to blackboards and boards. There was a problem that members could not add to the displayed image while seated, making it difficult for the meeting to proceed smoothly.Additionally, ready-made materials (image information) such as charts and tables were added during the meeting. There is a problem in that it cannot be easily displayed on an image display device if necessary.

[Object of the Invention] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and its first object is to enable each meeting member to add to the image display on the main image display means while seated. The purpose of this system is to provide an electronic conference system that reduces lost time and allows meetings to proceed smoothly.The second purpose is to eliminate the need for troublesome recording work. Furthermore, a third objective is to facilitate the input of ready-made image information.

[Disclosure of the Invention 1 (Example) Figures 1 to 5 ``1 shot'' showing an embodiment
f, and 1 is an electronic main image display means arranged so that a large display surface is substantially vertical; *crystal.

It is formed into a flat display device using display elements, EL (electroluminescence) elements, and the like.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a plurality of electronic sub-image display means having display screens disposed at appropriate positions on the upper surface of the conference table 3, which are formed by a 7-rat display device similar to the main image display means 1 or a display device such as a CRT. has been done. 4a and 4b are data input means formed by a sheet-shaped transparent touch input device covered on the display surface of each image display means 1.2, and are used to input image data to be displayed on each image display element Pi2.3. Enter.

FIG. 5 shows an example of data input means 4a and 4b made of transparent members, such as a digital or analog resistance change detection type using a transparent conductive sheet, a transparent resistance sheet, etc., or a capacitance change detection type. In this embodiment, one of the seats 10
On one side of the sheet 10, a plurality of transparent conductive portions insulated from each other and in the form of bands are sequentially formed in the horizontal direction, and further, on a sheet 11 facing this sheet 10, conductive portions are perpendicular to the conductive portions of the sheet 10 and insulated from each other. A transparent switch input section is constructed by forming longitudinally long strip-shaped conductive sections in the horizontal direction, keeping a small space between both sheets 10 and 11, and normally insulating them and forming them in parallel. By pressing with the stylus 12, the crossed conductive parts come into contact and the point pressed by the stylus is input. In addition,
Although a matrix type (NXM) digital type is used here, it goes without saying that an analog type X-Y coordinate detection type may also be used. Reference numerals 5& and 5b are data transfer means for freely transferring the image data inputted by the data input means 4a and 4b between each image display means 1.2, and data transfer means are provided corresponding to each image display means 1.2. The operation panel includes a memory key Sa for storing the image data written in the image display element Pi1.2 in the image storage means (not shown), and a memory key Sa for deleting the stored image data. Memory clear key sb and image display means 1.
Clear key 8c to erase the image displayed on 2,
When a plurality of image data are stored, press the next page key Sd to display the image of the next page on the image display means 1.2, the previous page key Se to display the image of the previous page, and the numeric keypad St. A transmission key Sf for transmitting image data to another image display means 2 or the main image display means 1 on a designated conference desk 3, a central control key Sg for declaring taking the initiative in control, and an entry key sh is provided. Reference numeral 6 denotes a thermal or inkjet image recording means having a built-in image storage means (not shown) for storing the image data displayed on the main image display means 1; Print out images as necessary. 7 is an image input means that reads ready-made images such as charts with an imaging device to form image data, and reads charts and the like placed on an image input board with a video camera, for example.
It is designed to take data, shape the waveform, and output an image data signal. In the figure, 13 is a chair, and 14 is a signal line.

The operation of the embodiment will be specifically explained below.

When giving an explanation using the main image display means 1 during a meeting, the presenter inputs image data such as explanatory diagrams and characters using the stylus 12 of the data input means 4a, and the image data is written into the video RAM. The image is immediately displayed on the main image display means 1. Next, in order to display this display image on the sub-image/display means 2 in front of each other conference member, press the send key Sf of the data transfer means 5a, and the image data will be immediately transferred to the main image display means. The same image as 1 is displayed on the sub-image display means 2. On the other hand, if each meeting member wishes to add to the displayed image to explain their opinion or point of discussion, they press the central control key Sg to take control, and use the stylus 12 of the data input device Fi4b to add to the image. By pressing the send key Sf of the data transfer means 5b, the added image data is transferred to the other sub-image display means 2 and the main image display means 1,
Addition Child images are displayed overlapping each other. Therefore, each meeting member can view the main image display means 1 while seated.
This allows the meeting to proceed smoothly by adding explanations to the displayed image.

Further, by pressing the memory key Sa as necessary, the image data displayed on the image display means 1.2 is written and stored in the image storage means. This written image data can be read out as appropriate using the next page key Sd and the previous page key Se and displayed on the image display means 1.2.
Furthermore, the image data can be erased using the memory clear key sb. Furthermore, since the image displayed on the main image display means 1 can be printed out by the image recording means 6, meeting members do not need to keep records, and are freed from troublesome recording work and can concentrate on the meeting. .

Next, if it becomes necessary to add diagrams or the like to provide an explanation during the meeting, it is sufficient to use the image input means 7 that reads ready-made images such as diagrams with an imaging device to form image data. You can easily add materials such as charts and tables, and the meeting can proceed smoothly.

In this embodiment, each image display means 1.2 is provided with a pointing stick made of a light pen, and by pointing the display surface with this pointing stick, all image display means 1.2 are displayed.
In addition, an arrow cursor appears at the point indicated by the pointer stick, making it easier to explain using the images displayed on the image display means 1.2.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the present invention includes an electronic main image display means disposed so that a large display surface is substantially vertical, and a display surface disposed at an appropriate position on the top surface of a conference table. data input for inputting image data to be displayed on each image display means formed by a plurality of electronic sub-image display means and a sheet-shaped see-through touch input device covered on the display surface of each image display means; and a data transfer means that allows the image data inputted by the data input means to be freely transferred between the image display means, and allows the image data to be displayed on the main image display means while the members of the meeting are seated. Since additions can be made, there is an effect that the loss time can be reduced and the meeting can proceed smoothly.Furthermore, in the second invention, the image data displayed on the main image display means can be stored. Since the image storage means for printing out the image and the image recording means for printing out the image are provided, there is an effect that troublesome recording work can be made unnecessary. Since an image input means for reading an image with an imaging device and forming image data is provided, it is possible to easily input ready-made image information.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 2 to 4 are front views of essential parts of the same, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view of essential parts of the same. 1 is a main image display means, 2 is a sub-image display means, 3 is a conference desk, 4a, 4b are data input means, 5a, 5b are
is the data transfer means・7 is the image input means・Agent Patent Attorney Ishi 1) Ai 7 Figure 1 Procedural Amendment (Method) September 27, 1980

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) An electronic main image display means whose large display surface is arranged substantially vertically, and a plurality of electronic sub-image display means whose display surfaces are arranged at appropriate positions on the top of the conference table. data input means for inputting image data to be displayed on each image display means formed by a sheet-shaped see-through touch input device covered on the display surface of each image display means; and data transfer means for freely transferring image data between image display means. (2) An electronic main image display means whose large display surface is arranged substantially vertically, and a plurality of electronic sub-image display means whose display surfaces are arranged at appropriate positions on the top of the conference table. data input means for inputting image data to be displayed on each image display means formed by a sheet-shaped see-through touch input device covered on the display surface of each image display means; In an electronic conference system, the electronic conference system is equipped with a data transfer means that allows image data displayed on the main image display means to be freely transferred between each image display means, and an image storage means that stores the image data displayed on the main image display means, and prints out the image. An electronic conference system characterized by being provided with an image recording means. (3) An electronic main image display means whose large display surface is arranged substantially vertically, and a plurality of electronic sub-image display means whose display surfaces are arranged at appropriate positions on the top of the conference table. data input means for inputting image data to be displayed on each image display means formed by a sheet-shaped see-through touch input device covered on the display surface of each image display means; In an electronic conference system, the electronic conference system is equipped with a data transfer means that allows image data to be freely transferred between each image display means, and an image input means that reads a ready-made image such as a chart with an imaging device to form image data. An electronic conference system characterized by the following.