KR20010060717A - A Mobile telecommunication device with the function of electronic book - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A mobile telephone device supplying an electronic book function is provided to display an electronic book related file and program on a wireless data communication network and the Internet used by the mobile telephone, and to set up a download device. CONSTITUTION: An LCD(Liquid Crystal Display)(2) displays stored documents. A touch pen(5) and a touch plate input unit(3) are used for a menu selection and a memo input displayed on a screen. A communication network connecting unit(10) and a connector(8) are connected with outer data communication networks. A computer connecting unit(9) and a computer communication connector(7) transmit and receive the stored documents. A key(11) indicates various operations.

Description

A mobile telecommunication device with the function of electronic book}

Field of invention

Increasingly popular portable mobile phones are being developed from mobile phones for wireless voice calls to wireless data communication terminals for convenient information exchange and efficient management of personal information. The mobile communication terminal is expected to provide visual data information efficiently to the user by applying a large screen display device.

On the other hand, the current mobile communication terminal is developed mainly for voice call service, so the size of the screen display device is small, and it is insufficient for a user to use a data communication function having a lot of visual information with the current voice-oriented mobile phone. In order to solve this problem, the present inventors have invented a main body equipped with a small sized portable handheld voice communication handset, which includes a transmission and reception speaker and a microphone, and a large screen display device for visual data communication (application number: 99-03446). No. 99-47252). The present invention connects the main body and the handset by short-range wireless communication, and the main body incorporates a mobile communication antenna, a large liquid crystal display and a battery so that the main body and the handset can be carried on a belt or carried in an arbitrary place (pocket). In particular, when visual data communication is performed, the data search function is performed using only the main body, and when voice data communication is performed, a telephone call can be made using a handset (a separate handset). In addition, when the handset can not be used due to loss or discharge or breakdown, the mobile phone for data communication with a handset function is added to the main body of the terminal so that the main body can make a call. These data communication mobile phones can access the network and the Internet anytime, anywhere, so that music can be downloaded from anywhere, like the Walkman, and stored in memory, and the Internet can be used. Since it does not have a need for a portable terminal has been declining.

There is a "memory data interchangeable e-book display device" (Patent Application No. 90-1172, Utility Model Publication No. 93-2514), which is caused by the present inventor in relation to an e-book, but this is a means of obtaining the contents of the book to be displayed. There was a limit to replacing the memory device. Therefore, in order to realize the ultimate e-book, it is preferable to signal the storage medium itself, which is improved by the present inventor in the form of downloading and storing selected data by accessing a database such as a computer communication network by wired or wireless means. A patent application (Patent Application No. 98-10382) has been filed under the name of "electronic book for downloading and displaying data data by connecting to a communication network." However, the present invention has been made in that the wireless communication means is being developed as a digital mobile phone or a next generation mobile communication (IMT2000, etc.), so that the ultimate solution is to include an e-book function in the mobile phone device having a large graphic liquid crystal. . As informatization progresses, paperless e-books are inevitable, and personal information portable terminals including mobile phones will provide the functions of e-books. In particular, convenience is maximized by wirelessizing wired and network modems. Appropriate page unit, search function, image information display function, memo record input through touch panel to save and modify by overlaying original image, record unique number when saving to external memory card and play it on the relevant terminal This requires a circuit and software that can act as an e-book, such as the ability to do so. Implementing these functions through the present invention provides a mobile phone that provides an e-book function that provides the comfort of a paper book and the informatization function provided by electronic technology, while using the call and the Internet as a mobile phone. By using a mobile phone data network, anytime, anywhere access to the database of the electronic bookstore and library has been achieved the present invention that can read the books required.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to carry a mobile device in a data communication mobile phone with a large screen display device for providing visual data information centered on the Internet as a service required by a user. It is to provide an e-book function that downloads a book and stores it in an internal memory.

Another object of the present invention is to build a book-related database in the form of text and image files in an e-bookstore and a library connected to a mobile phone data communication network, and access the database anytime and anywhere through the e-book combined mobile phone of the present invention. To provide a mobile phone that selects from a list provided, downloads it, stores it in an internal memory, and displays it on the LCD screen.

Another object of the present invention is to provide the necessary functions as a book, such as download and stored list management function, memo and line-up function using the touch panel, page-by-page function, word search function, etc. If audio data is also selected in the form of a menu or with a book screen data, the audio book function may be additionally provided by downloading and playing it together with the screen.

Another object of the present invention is to store the files and data related to the e-book on a computer, as well as to store or download the necessary files in the file remote management system provided on the network and the Internet, it is possible to manage their own directory (directory) It is to provide a remote e-book management service using a mobile phone.

The above and other objects of the present invention can all be achieved by the present invention described below.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing the configuration and operation concept of a mobile telephone apparatus providing an e-book function according to the present invention.

2 is a schematic circuit diagram showing the configuration and operation concept of a mobile telephone apparatus providing an e-book function according to the present invention.

* Brief description of the major symbols in the drawings *

1: mobile phone device 2: liquid crystal display device

3: touch panel 4: rechargeable battery

5: touch pen 6: memory card

7: computer communication means 8: liquid crystal

9: socket 10: communication connection means

11: function input key 12: speaker

13: earphone jack 14: mobile phone antenna

15: Microphone 16: Control

17: External function expansion socket 18: Memory device

19: voice processing device 20: amplifier

21: speaker 22: microphone

23: key input device 24: touch panel input device

25: liquid crystal control / drive device 26: liquid crystal

27: font memory means 28: computer communication device

29: computer communication port 30: mobile phone communication means

31: communication device 32: communication connection means

Mobile phone for data communication is expected to be developed in two parts. The mobile phone for data communication having separate handset functions filed by the present inventors is divided into two. One is a main body equipped with a large screen display device mainly for visual information communication, and the other is a handset that is excellent in portability and can be conveniently used for voice communication. The main body further includes a mobile communication antenna for transmitting and receiving radio waves with the mobile communication base station; A rechargeable battery pack for accommodating a battery required for driving the portable terminal; Speaker for listening to the other party's voice data; Graphic liquid crystals and touch screens necessary for the output and input of visual data; Near field antenna for near field communication with the handset; A keyboard required to make a call to the other party in voice data communication; A microphone for inputting voice data of a user in voice data communication; It is composed of a connection socket for interface with the outside, so basically, the Internet can be searched by web (WEB) status instead of simple text information (eg WAP). In addition, the handset includes a near antenna for near field communication with the main body; Speaker for listening to the voice data of the other party in the voice data communication; A keyboard for making a call to the other party in voice data communication; The microphone is configured to input voice data of a user in voice data communication.

The e-book function, which downloads and displays data data by connecting to a mobile phone data communication network in a mobile phone equipped with a large liquid crystal, can solve the problem of a method of replacing hardware such as a CD-ROM or a memory card. This is an advanced media approach in e-books, incorporating patent application No. 98-10382 by the inventors in accordance with current mobile communication technology trends. For reference, claim 6 of Patent Application No. 98-10382 is as follows. In case of using a wired telephone line, a communication device for accessing an external database is applied with a general modem circuit to demodulate and demodulate data.In a case of using a wireless data network, a wireless communication circuit and a modem circuit having a predetermined signal conversion protocol are used. It is applicable to the mobile phone network, so the modem functions as a mobile phone, so the mobile phone data communication protocol is mounted on the control device and connected to the mobile phone . The present invention has concretely realized this in a manner of embedding a mobile phone, and specifically presents techniques suitable for an e-book. Audio signals also download data compressed by various compression technologies to mobile phone data networks, restore and synthesize them, and play them through speakers or earphones. I can hear it. There are many kinds of books, which include one-off books such as novels and comics, and frequently referenced books such as textbooks and reference books. It should be provided to draw lines or take notes where they are needed, to store them and display them in an overlay (overlay) when viewed again, and to provide an operating system for selecting special marking features such as changing the color of lines or text and highlighting pens. . When connecting to a computer communication network, use a built-in modem when connecting with a regular wired telephone line, dial the specified access number, and when online connection is made, select the type of data (black and white, color, voice data) by menu search method. After downloading it, it is stored in internal memory as a list name for reading. When searching, additional functions such as keyboard input, audio parameter adjustment, electronic organizer, and communication input to a computer are complicated inputs using the touch panel.However, in relation to e-books, arrow keys, selectors, and special keys are treated as separate key inputs. Configure for easy passing. The computer and communication function is used to delete the data from the e-book and store it on the computer or print it. On the contrary, the transmission from the computer can be entered into the e-book only when checking the product serial number. To prevent replication problems. It is also possible to input data by an external memory card so that data continuously used such as textbooks and dictionaries are provided in the form of an external memory card so that there is no accidental deletion. The e-library database connected to the e-book is provided on the network and the Internet. It is licensed by entering a user number and password, and it shows the download time, amount, and capacity of each data. The number and number of downloaded files should be managed and the data downloaded more than once provides discount program application function. The screen liquid crystal may be a graphic mono liquid crystal or a TFT liquid crystal with a built-in backlight. When a mono liquid crystal is used, even if the transmission data amount is 4 bit gray mode, even if the 640 × 480 dots are used, one screen information is 153K bytes. The data size can be reduced, and the image compression technique can provide around 1%. A communication device that can be connected to an electronic library database through an e-book. When using a wired communication network, a data communication path is formed through a modem. When using a wireless data communication, a wireless modem is installed to connect with a wireless data network using a predetermined protocol. In the case of using the data communication network of the digital mobile phone, the mobile phone performs the modem role so that the mobile phone data network connection program is embedded to connect with the data communication network. It can be replaced by a mouse pointer and an input device such as a touch pad or a trackball, but it is inconvenient to write a note or line a book.

A schematic configuration diagram of a mobile telephone apparatus providing an e-book function for downloading and displaying data data by connecting to a communication network according to the present invention is shown in FIG. The mobile phone device 1, which provides an e-book function configured for easy portability, includes a liquid crystal display 2 that displays stored data, programs and mobile phone states, and a touch pen 5 for menu selection and memo input that appear on the screen. And a touch panel input device (3), a communication network connection socket (10) and a connection device (8) for connecting to an external data communication network, and transmit and receive data stored in a computer by selecting a cable, an infrared, or a Bluetooth method. A computer connection socket 9 and a computer communication connection device 7 for receiving, a speaker 12, an earphone jack 13, a microphone 15 for inputting and outputting audio signals by processing the received audio data and a telephone voice signal, A key 11 for instructing various operations and a mobile phone are built in, and the mobile phone antenna 14 is provided to additionally provide a function as an e-book while performing the mobile phone function. The computer communication connection device 7 is configured to support connection using a cable and wireless input devices such as infrared rays and Bluetooth. The communication network connection device 8 is a telephone and a dedicated line when using a wired telephone and a network modem. In this case, the antenna is configured as an antenna. If the mobile phone is configured without a built-in digital mobile phone, it is connected to the mobile phone by means of a connection device (cable, irda, Bluetooth). Although data is transmitted through the network, frequently used dictionaries, textbooks, reference books, and specialized books are provided in the form of a memory expansion card (6) for easy storage and selection of data. The power supply is lithium-ion or lithium polymer. The same secondary battery 4 is provided to enable charging. The LCD screen 2 has a dot number that can display one page information, and memo information inputted by the touch panel input device 3 and the touch pen 5 is stored in an internal memory device to overlap with the original screen. Program it so that you can save and erase the memo contents. Instead of the touch panel input device 3, a track ball or a touch pad mouse may be provided to eliminate inconvenience of using the touch pen 5. The audio function is provided in the form of receiving and playing compressed audio data provided from an audio selection menu such as an electronic library connected to a mobile phone data network, unlike CD-ROM, tape, and MPEG3 downloaded from a computer. The switch is provided mechanically or in a manner of inputting in the form of a menu of the liquid crystal display 2. As a technique for compressing and reconstructing audio and images, various methods such as MPEG are applied, so that a compression scheme is defined in consideration of the data amount and speed. The rechargeable battery pack 4 is detachably detachable like a mobile phone, and can be charged by a separate charger. Since the current consumption of the liquid crystal backlight is large, it adds a power saving function and the battery capacity is considered to be suitable for about 24 hours. .

2 is a circuit diagram of a mobile telephone apparatus providing an e-book function for downloading and displaying data data by connecting to a mobile telephone data communication network of the present invention. The communication apparatus 31 for accessing an external database includes a wired telephone network and a network network. (LAN, ISDN, ADSL) and, if necessary, are connected via a wireless data communication network, and the control device 16 sequentially stores the data inputted and outputted through the communication network in the memory device 18, and the key input device 23 and According to the instruction of the input means such as the touch panel input device 24, the selected data data is read from the memory device 18, and in the case of the character mode, the data is converted through the font memory means 27, and the liquid crystal control drive device 25 It is configured to display on the liquid crystal 26 screen. Mobile phone communication means 30 is built-in, while making a voice call like a mobile phone, and can be connected to the mobile phone data network to use the wireless Internet, and provides a variety of functions such as PDA or notebook with the e-book function. Audio data in the case of music and story books are read from the memory device 18 and reproduced with the original sound through the voice processing device 19, amplified by the amplifier 20, and then the speaker 21 or the microphone ( 22) to be made. When a wired line is used, the communication device 31 for accessing an external database is applied with a general modem circuit to modulate / demodulate data of a telephone line and a network line. Modem circuit with built-in conversion protocol is applied. The control device 16 of the mobile phone device that provides the e-book function can transfer and store the data stored in the memory device 18 to a computer if necessary. Data can be transmitted by connecting to the communication port 29, and the stored data can be transmitted, but can also be transmitted wirelessly using an infrared device. Alternatively, you can install your own virtual library of storage memory on the network and the Internet, where you can store and download e-books and materials, and download new books that you purchase and offer for free. The inventor has proposed a general concept of "mobile telephone system having file and data remote management function (patent application 99-48621)". In the present invention, a mobile telephone network, a wired telephone network, a wired network network, and a wireless data network can be accessed to their virtual library on the network and the Internet. The external function extension socket (17), which can accommodate external memory cards, digital camera cards, satellite coordinate card (GPS) receiving cards, bar code reader cards, etc., reads the external memory card data and plays back lists and contents with liquid crystals (26) and sound. This provides a direct data collection method with a method of downloading and storing books using various communication networks, and unlike CD-ROM or disk, hardware burden is less. The voice processing device 19 converts the voice data into digital data by converting it to AD and compresses it. There are various techniques such as PCM and ADPCM techniques. Requires 1.2Mbytes. The voice processing device 19 is provided in the form of a component having such a voice restoration circuit, and many semiconductor companies provide it in the form of a codec. The key input device 23 sets a function that is frequently used according to a function design. The function of an e-book is an arrow key used to turn a page or select a list, and a selection key for determining the same. Keys can be set and enable mobile phone and personal digital assistant (PDA) functions.

3 is a program flow diagram for implementing an e-book function in a mobile phone of the present invention, and selects a mode appearing on the screen after initialization. The mode includes a list selection mode for viewing stored data and a music selection for listening to music stored in a memory device. There is a download mode for receiving data data by connecting to the digital library database. In the list selection mode, the stored list is displayed on the screen.If you select it with the arrow keys or touch pen, the data in the list is read and the bookmark data is displayed. , The first page is displayed first. Among the touch panel menus, functions such as search function, flipping to the first and last page, and changing line and text color are provided for reading. Page up / down and memo storage Repeat the procedure and return to the original list selection screen by pressing the end key. In the music selection mode, the saved song names are displayed on the screen, and if you select them with the arrow and touch pen, the voice data of the song is read from the memory device and played by the voice processing device. Receives the size and tone adjustment inputs, processes them, finishes playback, and returns to the original music selection screen. If you select download mode, it initializes communication device such as modem and dials the designated access phone number, and when the connection is established, it displays the initial screen transmitted from the computer of the electronic library, and the menu and search method using touch pen and keys. If you select, you can receive the data through setting such as data size, transmission time, download amount, black and white, color selection, voice data selection, etc. After saving and receiving, you are returned to the initial selection screen of the e-library. The configuration of the selection menus and input menus can be configured in the text mode, and can be configured in a graphical user interface (GUI) like Windows for convenient access.

The present invention is easy to carry and is visualized by the possibility of a data communication mobile phone equipped with a large screen display device to provide visual data information centered on the Internet as a service required by the user, and to realize high-speed data communication. With the advent of the video mobile phone (IMT2000), mobile phones with music MPEG player are becoming more common, and along with the e-book and note function that can be downloaded to the mobile phone data network, most of the information can be used by the mobile phone. Make it possible. In other words, by displaying the e-book-related files and programs on the wireless data communication network and the Internet used by the mobile phone, and setting the means for the user to download and use them, the mobile application ultimately covers the scope of application to the mobile phone. It is expected to expand into the field.

As the information is advanced as above, paperless e-books are inevitable, and the convenience of using a mobile phone network with a modem is maximized, and the page conversion, search function, image information display function, and touch panel suitable for e-books can be used. It functions to save and modify the memo record input through the original image, and to record the unique number when playing on the external memory card so that it can be played only on the corresponding terminal. By implementing these functions through the present invention, it is possible to provide an e-book that provides the familiarity of paper books and the informatization function provided by electronic technology, and ultimately an electronic library without a separate recording medium such as a paper book or a CD-ROM. It can provide the convenience of accessing books and reading the necessary books. We will.

In addition, instead of paper books or e-books using existing CD-ROMs, the transmission media can be configured to use multiple communication networks, especially mobile phone data communication networks, eliminating waste of resources, and any data can be received and read in places where communication networks are established. Therefore, it is possible to develop the printed publishing culture to meet the needs and conveniences of the information age, and to reduce the cost significantly compared to the printed and CD-ROM type materials, and contribute to the popularization of reading.

Although the present invention has been described in detail only with respect to the described embodiments, modifications and variations that are within the spirit and scope of the invention are apparent to those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains and such variations or modifications are limited by the appended claims. You must lose.

Claims (25)

In the mobile phone device for displaying the contents stored in the memory device, the mobile phone device 1 touches the liquid crystal (2) for displaying the stored data, the touch pen (5) for menu selection and memo input on the screen. Input means such as plate input device 3, communication network connection means 10 and connection device 8 for connecting with an external data communication network, computer connection means 9 and computer for transmitting and receiving data stored in a computer A mobile telephone apparatus providing an e-book function, comprising a communication connection device 7 and a key 11 for instructing various operations, a mobile telephone circuit, and an antenna 14. The mobile device according to claim 1, further comprising a speaker 12, an earphone jack 13, and a microphone 15 for synthesizing the audio data received together with the data data and outputting the reproduced audio signal. Voice processing device of telephone device 2. The input means of a mobile telephone apparatus according to claim 1, comprising a touch pad and a mouse as an input means instead of the touch pen 5 and the touch plate 3. In the electronic book for downloading and displaying data, the communication device 31 for accessing an external database is connected via a telephone line, a network line, a wireless data communication network 31, or comprises a built-in mobile phone communication means 30. The controller 16 sequentially stores the input and output data in the memory device 18 and stores the selected data data according to the instructions of the input means such as the key input device 23 and the touch panel input device 24. A mobile telephone apparatus providing an e-book function, which is read by the apparatus 18, and configured to be displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal 26 by the liquid crystal control driving apparatus 25. The audio data in the case of music and storybook is read from the memory device 18 and reproduced as the original sound through the voice processing device 19, and amplified by the amplifier 20. Mobile phone device providing an e-book function, characterized in that the processing 21 or the microphone 22 According to claim 4, the communication device 15 for accessing the external database is applied to the telephone modem and the network communication circuit in the case of using a wired line to modify / demodulate the data, wireless transmission and reception in the case of using a wireless data network A modem circuit with a built-in circuit and a predetermined signal conversion protocol is applied, and when the mobile telephone network is connected, the mobile telephone performs a modem function so that the mobile telephone data communication protocol is mounted on the control device 16 and connected to the mobile telephone. Mobile phone device providing an e-book function, characterized in that configured as . According to claim 4, the e-book control device 16 can transfer the data stored in the memory device 18 to the computer if necessary to support the computer communication port through the computer communication device (28) to support this; 29) Computer connection device of mobile phone device which provides e-book function, which can be connected and connected with data, and it can be transmitted only when the stored data can be received. In the mobile phone device that provides the e-book function, the user selects a mode that appears on the screen after initialization. The mode selects a list mode for viewing stored data, a music mode for listening to music stored in the memory device, and connects to an e-library database. Mode setting function of e-book which provides download mode for receiving data data The method of claim 9, wherein in the list selection mode, the stored list is displayed on the screen, and when the arrow key or the touch pen is selected, the data of the list is read, and if the bookmark data exists, the corresponding page is displayed first. It provides useful reading functions such as search function, flipping to the first and last page, changing line and text color, and repeats page up / down function and memo storage function with arrow keys based on the displayed contents. List selection function of e-book which returns to original list selection screen by entering exit key 10. The method of claim 9, in the music selection mode, the stored song names are displayed on the screen, and when the arrows and the touch pen are selected, the voice data of the song is read from the memory device and played by the voice processing device, and the playback is stopped by the keys and the touch pen. E-book music selection function, which is processed to receive or process repetitive playback, size and tone adjustment, complete playback at the end, and return to original music selection screen 10. The method of claim 9, wherein selecting the download mode initializes the modem and the mobile telephone device, dials the designated access telephone number, and when the connection is established, displays the initial screen transmitted from the electronic library computer. If you select data by menu and search method using touch pen and key, you can receive data through setting operation such as data size, transmission time, download amount, black and white and color selection, voice data selection in case of story book. The e-book download selection function of receiving a book list and storing it sequentially in a predetermined area of the memory device and returning to the initial selection screen of the e-library when the reception is completed. In the e-book, access is granted by inputting the e-book, the user number and the password number, the data database is constructed and cataloged, and the list data selected from the e-book is transmitted to the e-book via the connected mobile phone data communication line. Electronic library mobile phone service, characterized in that 15. The method of claim 13, wherein the data is selected by menu and search method using a touch pen and a key in the e-book, and the data size and transmission time, download amount, black and white and color selection, voice data selection and Digital library database transmission data setting function to configure the same setting operation E-book associated files stored in the memory means of the mobile phone device (1) that provides the e-book function to the file remote management system that can be accessed through data communication to store or download Mobile phone with The electronic book file, the program and the file, the data list and the remaining memory capacity stored in the memory means of the mobile telephone apparatus 1 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 of the mobile telephone apparatus 1 and are not required. A mobile phone characterized in that the file is stored in the user's file remote management system through data communication formed between the mobile phone device (1) and the mobile telephone exchange system. 16. The mobile telephone apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the mobile telephone apparatus 1 accesses the file remote management system with a member number and a password, manages and downloads an e-book related file in an allocated area, and stores it in a memory means. The mobile telephone according to claim 15, wherein the member number inputted when accessing the user's file remote management system is replaced with a unique value or a telephone number of the mobile telephone apparatus (1). In the data communication using the mobile telephone device 1, the file stored in the memory means of the mobile telephone is stored in a file remote management system which can be accessed through the data communications of the mobile telephone, and the file is reversed to be downloaded. E-book file remote management system and service characterized by optimizing the memory usage of the telephone 20. The file remote management system and service according to claim 19, wherein the user's file remote management system provides programs, files, and data for the user to download to the mobile phone in addition to the area allocated for each day. 20. The mobile telephone system according to claim 19, wherein the file remote management system is connected to the mobile telephone exchange and a dedicated network. 20. A mobile telephone system according to claim 19, wherein the file remote management system is connected to a mobile telephone exchange and an internet network. 20. A mobile telephone system according to claim 19, wherein the file remote management system is connected to a data communication network such as a mobile telephone exchange and an information provision server. In the case of downloading an e-book by the mobile telephone apparatus 1, the electronics of the user in the file remote management system in the general electronic bookstore and the electronic library, without downloading directly into the memory device 18 of the mobile telephone apparatus 1 E-book management method, characterized in that the e-book files and data to be transferred to the library, if necessary, the mobile phone device (1) directly connected to the user's e-library to download or read Clause 1, 4, 15, 19, 24, when using the mobile phone device (1) to download the e-book, pay the usage fee in conjunction with the phone number, or pay by using a smart card to a card reader installed separately E-book download fee payment method characterized in that