KR20060003252A - Image input system using wireless terminal having camera and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an image input system using a camera of a wireless terminal and a method thereof, and to input image information using a camera mounted on a wireless terminal, so that an image input can be performed without additional external image input and processing apparatus. And an image input system and method using a camera of a wireless terminal capable of image recognition.

The structure of an image input system using a camera of the wireless terminal is a video input system using a camera of a wireless terminal, comprising: a keypad for inputting numbers or letters used for input and output of the wireless terminal; and input of the wireless terminal. And a display unit for displaying output information, an electronic pen for inputting image information to the wireless terminal, a camera unit for collecting image information of the input electronic pen, and image information collected by the camera unit. An image processing unit for extracting image information, a central processing unit for controlling each function of the wireless terminal, processing and displaying the image information extracted by the image processing unit, a storage unit storing the displayed image information, and the wireless unit It includes a transceiver for transmitting and receiving a communication signal of the terminal.

Wireless terminal, camera, video input, VM, wireless terminal additional function

Description

Image input system using wireless terminal having camera and method

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an image input system using a camera of a wireless terminal according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an embodiment of a configuration of an electronic pen used in the image input system of FIG. 1. FIG.

3 is a flow chart showing an image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention in order

4 is a flowchart sequentially showing an image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flow chart showing an image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention in order

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110: keypad 120: display unit

130: electronic pen 140: camera unit

150: image processing unit 160: central processing unit

170: storage unit 180: transceiver

The present invention relates to an image input system and a method of a wireless terminal, and more particularly, to a system and a method for inputting an image using a camera mounted on the wireless terminal.

Recently, with the continuous development of electronics and communication engineering, wireless terminals have various functions. For example, the wireless terminal can perform functions such as Internet connection, video call, and video message transmission as well as general voice call and text message transmission.

Currently, wireless terminals such as mobile phones, PDAs, smart phones, etc. are equipped with a central processing unit having a high processing speed and a high capacity memory to perform the above-described functions, as well as more keypads and buttons. .

In addition, wireless terminals equipped with cameras for the processing of video calls or moving pictures are also widely used.

In such a method of inputting data using a wireless terminal, a method of inputting letters or numbers using a keypad is generally used, but the number of buttons that can be provided by the wireless terminal may be limited due to space or the like. Since the keypad can only input relatively simple information such as letters, numbers, directions, and functions, it is difficult to perform various functions provided by the wireless terminal.

Therefore, in addition to a method of inputting data using a keypad, a method of inputting various information using an external information input device such as a touch pad or a joystick is used.

In the case of using such an external information input device, there is an advantage in that a variety of information can be provided to the wireless terminal. However, since a separate external information input device must be provided in the wireless terminal, an additional cost must be paid. Since a certain space is required to mount the device, a problem of unnecessary space waste occurs.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to recognize the image information input by using a camera mounted on a wireless terminal in order to solve the above-described problems, without having to add a separate external image input and processing device for image input and An image input system using a wireless terminal capable of image recognition and a method thereof are provided.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an image input system using a wireless terminal which is convenient to use and can input various images by recognizing image information input using an existing camera mounted on the wireless terminal. .

Another object of the present invention is to provide a video input system without adding a separate external image input and processing device to the wireless terminal to reduce unnecessary space, and to reduce the cost required, and the video input system using a wireless terminal To provide a method.

In order to achieve the above object, an image input system using a camera of a wireless terminal according to an aspect of the present invention, in the image input system using a camera of the wireless terminal, the number used as the input and output of the wireless terminal or A keypad for inputting text, a display unit for displaying input and output information of the wireless terminal, an electronic pen for inputting image information to the wireless terminal, a camera unit for collecting image information of the input electronic pen, An image processing unit for extracting image information of the electronic pen from the image information collected by the camera unit, a central processing unit controlling each function of the wireless terminal, and processing and displaying the image information extracted by the image processing unit; Storage unit for storing the displayed image information, and transmits the communication signal of the wireless terminal The delivery includes a transceiver.

In order to solve the above technical problem, an image input system using a camera of a wireless terminal according to another aspect of the present invention, a video input system using a camera of a wireless terminal capable of mobile communication with a keyboard, a transceiver and a display device An electronic pen for inputting image information to the wireless terminal using light having a specific shape or color, a camera unit for collecting and processing the input image information, and the electronic image from the collected image information. The image processing unit detects and continuously extracts light of a specific shape or color while the pen is activated, and a central processing unit which processes and displays the extracted image information.

In order to solve the above technical problem, an image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal according to an aspect of the present invention, in the image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal, A-1) the user of the wireless terminal Selecting an image input mode, A-2) inputting an image by a user using an electronic pen, A-3) collecting the input image information from a camera unit, and A-4) image And extracting the image information of the electronic pen from the collected image information in the processing unit, and processing and displaying the extracted image information in the central processing unit.

In order to solve the above technical problem, an image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal according to another aspect of the present invention, in the image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal, B-1) the user of the wireless terminal image Selecting an input mode, B-2) starting by the user playing a game stored in a storage unit of the wireless terminal, B-3) user inputting an image using an electronic pen, B-4) collecting the input image information in the camera unit, B-5) extracting the image information of the electronic pen from the collected image information in the image processing unit, and B-6) in the central processing unit Processing and displaying the extracted image information; and B-7) playing a game by the user using the displayed image.

In order to solve the above technical problem, an image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal according to another aspect of the present invention, in the image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal, C-1) the user of the wireless terminal Selecting an image input mode, C-2) inputting a text image by a user using an electronic pen, C-3) collecting the input image information from a camera unit, and C-4) Extracting the image information of the electronic pen from the collected image information in the image processing unit, and C-5) converting the extracted image information into a character and displaying the extracted image information in the central processing unit.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The descriptions in the various embodiments are only shown and limited by way of example and without intention other than the intention to help those of ordinary skill in the art to more thoroughly understand the present invention, and thus the scope of the present invention. It should not be used as a limitation.

1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of an image input system using a camera of a wireless terminal according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, the configuration of the image input system using a camera of a wireless terminal according to the present invention will be described. As follows.

Referring to FIG. 1, an image input system using a camera of a wireless terminal according to the present invention includes a keypad 110, a display unit 120, an electronic pen 130, a camera unit 140, and an image processing unit. 150, a central processing unit 160, a storage unit 170, and a transceiver 180.

The keypad 110 is composed of an input button for inputting a number or a character used as an input and an output and a function button used to select various functions, and serves to provide a command of the user to the central processing unit 160. do. In addition, the input button and the function button includes a popup menu button for selecting an image input mode for recognizing input image information and for storing the input image information and an execution button of the popup menu.

The display unit 120 may be formed using elements such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display panel (PDP), or an organic EL, and various menus selected by a user according to the processing of the central processing unit 160. Display screen, execution screen or result screen. In particular, the present invention is responsible for displaying the image information input using the camera of the wireless terminal on the display window.

The electronic pen 130 is an input device used by a user to input image information. The electronic pen 130 may be extracted from the image processor 150 using a specific external shape such as a triangle or a light emitting device such as a light emitting diode. It is responsible for inputting video information.

The configuration and operation of the electronic pen 130 will be described in more detail in the description of FIG. 2 to be described later.

The camera unit 140 includes a camera for collecting image information input by a user and a camera module for processing image information read by the camera. The camera unit 140 processes the image information collected by the camera and provides the image information to the image processor 150.

The image processor 150 extracts image information of the electronic pen from image information provided by the camera unit. Therefore, the image processor 150 detects the signal of the electronic pen and continuously extracts information such as the point position, the movement path and the direction of the electronic pen while the electronic pen is activated, and then extracts the extracted image information. The central processing unit 160 is provided.

In this case, whether the electronic pen is activated or not is determined by the electronic pen having a specific external shape, the electronic pen is activated only when the electronic pen is moved below a specific speed by determining the moving speed of the electronic pen. In the case of using a light emitting device such as a diode, it may be determined that the electronic pen is activated only while the light emitting device is turned on.

The central processing unit 160 controls each function of the wireless terminal and is responsible for processing data and signals so as to organically interrelate with other components. Particularly, in the present invention, the image information provided by the image processing unit is processed and output to the display unit, and the image information displayed on the image storage unit of the storage unit is stored in response to a user's image information storage command.

The storage unit 170 includes an image storage unit 172 for storing the image information, and a game storage unit 174 for storing a virtual machine (VM) game or the like. It is composed of memories for storing data necessary for the wireless terminal. Image information processed by the central processing unit is stored in the image storage unit.

The storage unit 170 may include a flash memory storing basic real-time operating system (OS) and call processing software of a wireless terminal, a random access memory (RAM) capable of temporarily storing data, and Memory, such as a ROM (Reaf Only Memory) for storing non-volatile data that can be electrically erased or stored again.

The transceiver 180 receives a voice call or a text message signal transmitted from an external terminal and provides the received signals to the central processing unit or transmits an automatic response message corresponding to the received signal to the terminal of the other party. In charge. In addition, the transceiver is responsible for transmitting a voice call or a text message to be transmitted to the terminal of the other party.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an embodiment of an electronic pen used in the image input system of FIG. 1. Referring to FIG. 2, the configuration and operation of the electronic pen will be described below. However, the electronic pen shown in FIG. 2 shows an example of the electronic pen used in the image input system according to the present invention, and is not limited to the above example and may be variously modified and applied.

2, the electronic pen 130 for inputting an image using a light emitting element among electronic pens used for image input includes a light emitting unit 132, a controller 134, and a power supply unit 136. do.

The light emitting unit 132 may include a light emitting element for detecting an image input to the wireless terminal, and may include a light emitting element such as a light emitting diode (LED). The light emitting diode is formed by a compound semiconductor that emits light of a specific wavelength while electrons move from a high energy level to a low energy level through electricity.

Therefore, the user inputs an image to be output or stored by using a signal generated from the light emitting part, that is, light having a specific frequency band. For example, when a red light emitting diode is used, red light having a frequency of about 640 nm to 670 nm is emitted to input image information while moving a path and direction of the electronic pen, and input the input image information to a wireless terminal. Collect using a camera mounted on.

The control unit 134 is responsible for controlling the supply of power, the user is formed on the part holding the electronic pen while the user is holding the electronic pen to move the electronic pen is turned on, otherwise the electronic pen Can be formed to be off.

The power supply unit 136 is electrically connected to the control unit and serves to provide power to the light emitting unit.

In addition to the above configuration, the electronic pen 130 may include a ball 138 for adjusting the shape of the light emitted from the light emitting unit. The ball 138 may be configured to extract the image information of the electronic pen that is input by detecting the light having a specific shape by the light emitted from the light emitter to have a specific shape.

In addition, not limited to the example of the present invention, instead of using the ball can be used to specify the shape of the light using a polarizing plate or a crystal that can adjust the shape of the light, and in addition to a specific color in the light emitting unit It may be configured to emit light having.

Referring to the operation of the electronic pen as described above, when the user grips the electronic pen 130 to input image information, the light emitting unit 132 is turned on and light having a specific shape or light having a specific color The light is activated to activate the electronic pen. The user inputs a desired image using the emitted light. When the user completes the image input, the light emitting unit 132 is turned off when the electronic pen held by the electronic pen is released to deactivate the electronic pen.

In addition to the electronic pen for inputting an image using the light emitting device, an electronic pen for inputting an image using a specific external shape such as a triangle may be used. In this case, information is inputted to a desired image by moving the electronic pen below a specific speed using a specific external shape of the electronic pen.

3 to 5 are flowcharts sequentially showing various embodiments of an image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal according to the present invention. Hereinafter, the image input method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. .

3 is a flowchart illustrating an image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention in order, and displays the input image information on a display unit and stores the image information if desired.

As shown in FIG. 3, first, a user inputs an image input mode for recognizing image information by a wireless terminal by using an input button and a function button of the keypad (S300).

Subsequently, the user activates using an electronic pen having a specific external shape or the electronic pen 130 equipped with a light emitting element, and inputs a desired image while moving the electronic pen (S302).

Subsequently, the camera unit 140 collects image information input through the electronic pen using a camera mounted on the wireless terminal, and processes the image information collected by the camera through the camera module (S304). The collected image information is provided to the image processor 150.

Next, the image processor 150 extracts image information of the electronic pen input from the image information provided from the camera unit (S306).

The extraction of the image information may detect only a specific external shape of the electronic pen, determine a moving speed of the electronic pen, and extract only image information moving below a specific speed.

In addition, the extraction of the image information may use a method of extracting influence information input through the electronic pen by detecting a specific shape of light emitted from the electronic pen and extracting a point position, a moving path, and a moving direction of the shape. have. In addition, the extraction of the image information may be a method of extracting the point position, the movement path and the movement direction of the light by detecting a specific frequency, that is, a specific color of the light emitted from the electronic pen.

The image processor 150 continuously detects a signal of the electronic pen and extracts input image information while the electronic pen is activated. Of course, if the electronic pen is inactivated and there is no input image information, the processing of the image information that has been performed is stopped. The image information extracted by the image processor 150 is provided to the central processor 160.

Subsequently, the central processing unit 160 processes the extracted image information provided by the image processing unit 150 and displays it on the display unit (S308).

Subsequently, the user finally confirms whether the displayed image information is the input image information. If the user wants to save the displayed image, the user executes the image information storage command of the pop-up menu to display the displayed image information in the central processing unit. The image input is terminated by being stored in the image storage unit (S310).

4 is a flowchart illustrating a video input method using a camera of a wireless terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention, and shows a method of playing a game on a wireless terminal using the video input method.

As shown in FIG. 4, first, the user inputs an image input mode for recognizing image information by the wireless terminal by using an input button and a function button of the keypad (S400).

Subsequently, the user executes a pop-up menu to start a game stored in the storage unit (S402).

The game may include a mobile game that can be executed in a wireless terminal, such as a WAP game or a VM game. In particular, a VM game based on a virtual machine (VM), which allows a user of a wireless terminal to access a wireless Internet server, download a desired game program, and implement it as a video on the wireless terminal.

Subsequently, the user activates using an electronic pen having a specific external shape or the electronic pen 130 equipped with a light emitting element, and inputs a desired image while moving the electronic pen to proceed with the VM game (S404).

Subsequently, the camera unit 140 collects image information input through the electronic pen using a camera mounted on the wireless terminal, and processes the image information collected by the camera through the camera module (S406). The collected image information is provided to the image processor 150.

Subsequently, the image processor 150 extracts image information of the electronic pen input from the image information provided from the camera unit (S408).

The extraction of the image information may detect a specific external shape of the electronic pen, determine a moving speed of the electronic pen, and extract image information moving below a specific speed.

In addition, the extraction of the image information may be a method of extracting the influence information input through the electronic pen by detecting a specific shape of light emitted from the electronic pen and extracting the point position, the movement path, and the moving direction of the shape. . In addition, the extraction of the image information may be a method of extracting the point position, the movement path and the movement direction of the light by detecting a specific frequency, that is, a specific color of the light emitted from the electronic pen.

The image processor 150 continuously detects a signal of the electronic pen and extracts input image information while the electronic pen is activated. Of course, if the electronic pen is inactivated and there is no input image information, the processing of the image information that has been performed is stopped. The image information extracted by the image processor 150 is provided to the central processor 160.

Subsequently, the central processing unit 160 processes the extracted image information provided by the image processing unit 150 and displays it on the display unit 120.

The user proceeds with the VM game using the displayed image information (S412).

FIG. 5 is a flowchart sequentially illustrating an image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention, and illustrates a method of converting input image information into characters and displaying the same on a display unit.

As shown in FIG. 5, first, the user selects an image input mode for recognizing image information by the wireless terminal by using an input button and a function button of the keypad (S500).

Subsequently, the user activates using an electronic pen having a specific external shape or the electronic pen 130 equipped with a light emitting element, and inputs a desired character, that is, a character image while moving the electronic pen (S402).

Subsequently, the camera unit 140 collects image information input through the electronic pen using a camera mounted on the wireless terminal, and processes the image information collected by the camera through the camera module (S404). The collected image information is provided to the image processor 150.

Next, the image processor 150 extracts image information of the electronic pen input from the image information provided from the camera unit (S406).

The extraction of the image information may detect a specific external shape of the electronic pen, determine a moving speed of the electronic pen, and extract image information moving below a specific speed.

In addition, the extraction of the image information may be a method of extracting the influence information input through the electronic pen by detecting a specific shape of light emitted from the electronic pen and extracting the point position, the movement path, and the moving direction of the shape. . In addition, the extraction of the image information may be a method of extracting the point position, the movement path and the movement direction of the light by detecting a specific frequency, that is, a specific color of the light emitted from the electronic pen.

The image processor 150 continuously detects a signal of the electronic pen and extracts input image information while the electronic pen is activated. Of course, if the electronic pen is inactivated and there is no input image information, the processing of the image information that has been performed is stopped. The image information extracted by the image processor 150 is provided to the central processor 160.

Subsequently, the central processing unit 160 converts the extracted image information provided from the image processing unit 150 into text.

The character conversion may generally proceed in the order of 1. preprocessing, 2. character structure analysis and registration, 3. character separation, 4. pattern matching, 5. postprocessing.

First, after the pre-processing process to correct the skew of the extracted character image or to remove the shadows such as shadows, and to separate, order or define the document format and the image and characters (or numbers) that are components of the character image After the document structure analysis and registration step, the image of each character is extracted from the character image and separated by line or word, and then the character separation process of separating each individual character again. Subsequently, the pattern matching algorithm is used to classify the model into the model having the most similar feature by using the pattern matching algorithm. Then, the candidate character is extracted and the reliability is calculated. Finally, the word or survey is based on the dictionary. Postprocessing is done to correct the recognition error or to correct the recognition error by cross-reference.

Of course, in another embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the above-described character conversion scheme, all the character conversion techniques currently developed and used may be used.

The central processing unit 160 converts the image information into text and displays it on the display unit 120 (S510).

Subsequently, the user finally confirms whether the displayed character is the character image information input by the user, and then the character image input is terminated (S512).

As described above, according to the image input system and method using the camera of the wireless terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to recognize the image information input using the camera mounted on the wireless terminal to separate the external image There is a feature that enables image input and image recognition without adding an input and processing device.

Therefore, since the existing camera mounted on the wireless terminal is used, various images can be recognized, and there is an advantage in that it is convenient to use. In addition, since there is no need to add a separate external image input and processing device, there is an advantage of reducing unnecessary space waste and cost.

The image input system and method using the camera of the wireless terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be variously designed and applied within the scope without departing from the basic principles of the present invention. It will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art.

As described above, the present invention enables to recognize the image information input by using a camera mounted on the wireless terminal has the effect that the image input and image recognition is possible without adding a separate external image input and processing device.

In addition, since the present invention recognizes the image information input using the existing camera mounted on the wireless terminal, it is possible to input a variety of images, has the effect that the image can be easily recognized.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of reducing the unnecessary space waste, cost required because the image input is possible without adding a separate external image input and processing device to the wireless terminal.

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In the video input system using a camera of a wireless terminal, A keypad for inputting numbers or letters used for input and output of the wireless terminal; A display unit which displays input and output information of the wireless terminal; An electronic pen for inputting image information into the wireless terminal; A camera unit collecting image information of the input electronic pen; An image processor extracting image information of the electronic pen from the image information collected by the camera unit; A central processing unit controlling each function of the wireless terminal and processing and displaying image information extracted from the image processing unit; A storage unit which stores the displayed image information; And And a transmitter / receiver for transmitting / receiving a communication signal of the wireless terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the electronic pen, A light emitting unit emitting light having a specific frequency band to detect an image input to the wireless terminal; A control unit controlling power supply of the light emitting unit; And And a power supply unit electrically connected to the control unit to provide power to the light emitting unit. The method of claim 2, The electronic pen further comprises a ball for adjusting the shape of the light emitted from the light emitting unit. The method of claim 2, The light emitting unit is an image input system using a camera of a wireless terminal, characterized in that it comprises a light emitting diode for emitting light having a specific frequency band. The method of claim 2, The control unit is formed on a part of the user holding the electronic pen so that the electronic pen is turned on while the user grips to move the electronic pen, otherwise the electronic pen is turned off using the camera of the wireless terminal Video input system. The method of claim 1, The electronic pen has a specific external shape, the image input system using a camera of a wireless terminal. The method of claim 1, And the image processing unit continuously extracts information on a point position, a movement path, and a direction of the electronic pen while the electronic pen is activated. The method of claim 1, The image processing unit detects a specific external shape of the electronic pen, determines the moving speed of the electronic pen, and extracts the influence information input through the electronic pen by extracting only image information moving below a specific speed. Video input system using a camera. The method of claim 1, The image processor detects a specific shape of the light emitted from the electronic pen and extracts information of the point location, the movement path and the direction of the shape to extract the influence information input through the electronic pen. Video input system using a camera. The method of claim 1, The image processor detects a specific color of light emitted from the electronic pen and extracts information of point location, movement path, and direction of the shape, thereby extracting effect information input through the electronic pen. Video input system using a camera. The method of claim 1, And the central processing unit converts and displays the text image information extracted by the image processing unit. The method of claim 1, The storage unit includes an image input system using a camera of a wireless terminal, characterized in that for storing the game or other applications in addition to the image information. In the video input system using a camera of a wireless terminal capable of mobile communication with a keyboard, a transceiver and a display device, An electronic pen for inputting image information to the wireless terminal using light having a specific shape or color; A camera unit which collects the input image information and processes the data; An image processor configured to continuously detect and extract light of a specific shape or color from the collected image information while the electronic pen is activated; And And a central processor configured to process and display the extracted image information. The method of claim 13, An image input system using a camera of a wireless terminal, characterized in that it further comprises a storage unit for storing the displayed image. In the video input method using a camera of a wireless terminal, A-1) selecting a video input mode by a user of the wireless terminal; A-2) a user inputs an image using an electronic pen; A-3) collecting the input image information in the camera unit; A-4) extracting the image information of the electronic pen from the collected image information in the image processing unit; And A-5) The image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal comprising the step of processing and displaying the extracted image information in the central processing unit. The method of claim 15, And after the step A-5), storing the displayed image information in an image storage unit in response to a user's image information storage command. The method of claim 15, The electronic pen has a specific external shape or emits light having a specific color. The method of claim 15, The electronic pen is activated by being held by a user, and is activated by being turned off by a user without being held by the user. The method of claim 15, The image information extraction in step A-4) detects light having a specific external shape or a specific color of the electronic pen and extracts image information of a point position, a movement path, and a direction of the shape or color. Input method using the camera of the camera. In the video input method using a camera of a wireless terminal, B-1) selecting a video input mode by a user of the wireless terminal; B-2) starting by the user executing a game stored in a storage unit of the wireless terminal; B-3) a user inputs an image using an electronic pen; B-4) collecting the input image information in the camera unit; B-5) extracting the image information of the electronic pen from the collected image information in the image processing unit; B-6) processing and displaying the extracted image information in a central processing unit; And B-7) a user inputs a game using the displayed image, characterized in that it comprises a video input method using a camera of a wireless terminal. The method of claim 20, The game is a video input method using a camera of a wireless terminal, characterized in that the mobile game including a VM game or WAP game. The method of claim 20, The electronic pen is an image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal, characterized in that the user emits light having a specific external shape or a specific color by holding the user. The method of claim 20, The image information extraction of step B-5) detects light having a specific external shape or a specific color of the electronic pen and extracts image information of a point position, a movement path, and a direction of the shape or color. Input method using the camera of the camera. In the video input method using a camera of a wireless terminal, C-1) selecting a video input mode by a user of the wireless terminal; C-2) a user inputs a text image using an electronic pen; C-3) collecting the input image information from the camera unit; C-4) extracting the image information of the electronic pen from the collected image information in the image processing unit; And C-5) converting the extracted image information to a character in the central processing unit and displaying the image input method using a camera of a wireless terminal. The method of claim 24, After the step C-5), the method further comprises: checking a character displayed by the user and storing the displayed character in a storage unit. The method of claim 24, Character conversion in the step C-5), c-1) correcting the skew of the extracted text image or removing blemishes; c-2) separating, ordering or defining a document format from an image and a character which are components of the character image; c-3) extracting candidate characters and calculating reliability by classifying them into models having the most similar features using a pattern matching algorithm in the character image; And c-4) correcting a recognition error of the extracted character. The method of claim 26, After the step c-2), and extracting the image of each character from the character image to separate by row or word, and then separating each individual character again the camera of the wireless terminal Video input method used. The method of claim 24, The electronic pen has a specific external shape or emits light having a specific color. The method of claim 24, The electronic pen is activated by being held by a user, and is activated by being turned off by a user without being held by the user. The method of claim 24, The image information extraction of step C-4) detects light having a specific external shape or color of the electronic pen to extract image information of a point position, a movement path, and a direction of the shape or color. Video input method using camera.

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