KR20150011197A - Interactive Digital Map Device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an interactive digital map device. The interactive digital map device comprises: a display capable of being curved or bent, and displaying map information; bezels holding both ends of the display; and a control part prepared in the bezel, zooming in/out a part of map information displayed on the display or moving the map information in one direction based on touch operation on the display, and enabling a user to input information. The bezel includes: a DB for storing map information, user input information, and user movement pattern information; a communications terminal for establishing wired/wireless communications and updating the map information through a server; an input terminal for inputting the user input information; a GPS device for detecting the current location; and a camera for recording the movement of the user. In addition, the interactive digital map device can be manufactured in the form of a globe having a spherical display. As a result, the present invention can improve user satisfaction compared to the existing paper maps or globes, enables users to manufacture a customized-map, and is expected to generate new demand for digital maps.

Description

[0001] Interactive Digital Map Device [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a digital map, and more particularly, to a responsive digital map device for displaying a map on a display that is bent or bendable according to a user's reaction in the form of a conventional monochromatic paper map or a globe.

There are two types of maps that display geographical information. One is a paper map printed on paper, and the other is a digital map that runs on various digital devices.

Once a paper map has been printed, it can not be modified and information can only be viewed at a fixed resolution. That is, it is impossible to reduce and enlarge.

Accordingly, in recent years, a digital map providing a lot of advantages over the paper map has attracted attention. That is, when the map contents are changed, the digital map can be updated by reflecting the contents to be changed, so that the latest information can be always provided. It can support various resolutions as well as enlarge and reduce specific areas. You can also enter the information you want on the map. For example, you can add photos you take. Such digital maps include those currently being displayed in digital form on display screens of electronic devices such as navigation systems in vehicles, navigation systems, mobile information terminals, mobile phones, tablet computers, notebook computers, and navigation systems including laptop computers. Digital maps also include services for providing map information on various portal sites via the Internet, and search services through maps.

However, the digital map also has some problems.

The biggest problem is that digital maps have improved portability compared to paper maps, but they are still used in devices such as computers, so they are inconvenient to portability.

Of course, in recent years, digital displays have been provided on mobile devices with a small size according to demand, and since the display screen of a portable device supports displays based on LED, LCD, and PDP, sharpness is improved together with portability have.

However, the digital map providing such advantages is still provided only in a mobile device having a uniform configuration, and the user's satisfaction is not satisfied. For example, paper maps provided from a long time ago are being used less frequently due to inconveniences in use, and digital maps provided in recent years supplement the disadvantages of paper maps, but only map information It is because it uses.

In addition to paper maps, there are many globes that can be used to look at geographical locations. However, since the globe has only a map printed on the surface of the sphere and is only capable of checking the geographical position while rotating the sphere, there is a limit to its use. For this reason, there is a tendency to keep the globe as just an ornament.

Therefore, it is possible to carry it like a paper map conveniently, but it can update the map information in real time like a digital map, enlarge / reduce a specific area, and provide a new structure digital map that can provide information in response to user input Is required.

Korean Registered Utility Model 20-0441989 Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0069132

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made keeping in mind the above problems occurring in the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a reactive digital map device having a new structure by removing existing digital maps and digital maps.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a responsive digital map device for improving user satisfaction by providing various services such as display of a map screen, input of information, and movement of a screen in response to a user's reaction.

According to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, there is provided a display device including: a display that is warped or bendable and displays map information; A bezel fixing both ends of the display; And a controller for enlarging and reducing a part of the map information displayed on the display according to a touch operation of the display is configured in the bezel.

The display displays map information when the display is in a completely unfolded state from a wrapped state, and the map information is map information including previously displayed map information or a current location.

The bezel includes a db for storing map information, user input information, and user behavior pattern information; A communication terminal capable of wired / wireless communication and for updating map information from a server; An input terminal for inputting the user input information; GPS to sense current location; A camera for photographing a user's behavior; And a microphone for voice recognition of the user.

The control unit enlarges or reduces map information displayed on the display according to a behavior pattern of a user photographed by the camera, or displays the displayed map in one direction.

Wherein the control unit displays an information input menu when the predetermined position displayed on the display is selected and the information input menu includes a menu capable of accessing information stored in the db, And a menu that allows a user to directly input information.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device comprising: a spherical display that is touch-operable and displays map information; A pedestal supporting the display; An annular connecting member connecting the display and the pedestal; A camera and a microphone mounted on the connecting member or the pedestal; And displaying a part of the map displayed on the screen in an enlarged or reduced state by using one of a touch operation of the display, a behavior pattern of the user photographed by the camera, and a voice recognition input to the microphone, And a controller for controlling the operation of the digital map.

And the control unit; Db, which stores map information, user input information, and user behavior pattern information; A communication terminal capable of wired / wireless communication and for updating map information from a server; An input terminal for storing the user input information; And a GPS sensing the current position are configured in the interior of the display or in the pedestal.

According to the reaction type digital map device of the present invention, a map displayed on a display capable of bending or bending can be enlarged or reduced in response to a user's touch operation and a behavior pattern of a user, or the map can be moved in one direction . Since the map screen is displayed in response to the user's reaction, the user's satisfaction can be improved as compared with the conventional paper map or the globe.

Further, the present invention has an advantage that information can be easily processed because a user can add information to be input by himself / herself to a specific area displayed on the screen. Since it can produce its own map, it can differentiate from the conventional map.

In addition, since the present invention proposes a new type of digital map device, it is possible to create a new digital map market by moving away from a paper map or a globe, and it is expected that the competitiveness of a map maker is improved.

1A is a view showing a general paper map
1B shows a general globe
2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating an example of a reaction type digital map device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 3 is a block diagram of the reaction type digital map device of Fig. 2
FIG. 4 is an exemplary diagram showing an operation state of the reaction type digital map device of FIG. 2. FIG.
5A to 5C are diagrams for explaining an example of inputting information using the reaction type digital map device of FIG. 3;
6 is an exemplary diagram showing a reaction type digital map device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of a reaction type digital map device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B are views showing a reaction type digital map device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a reaction type digital map device of FIG.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the responsive digital map device 100 includes a display 110 for displaying map information and a bezel 120 for fixing the display 110.

The display 110 is provided in the form of a flex or bendable flexible display or rollable display. That is, it is of the same type as electronic paper (e-paper). The display 110 provides a function of enlarging or reducing a part of the map information currently displayed according to a user's touch operation.

The bezel 120 serves as a bracket for fixing the display 110 having the above characteristics. The bezel 120 is provided on both sides of the display 110 as shown in the drawing. The bezel 120 includes a first bezel 120a accommodated in a shape in which the display 110 is wound and a second bezel 120b spaced apart from the first bezel 120a to unfold the display 110 . Of course, the display 110 may be housed in the second bezel 120b, and the first bezel 120a may be moved. Alternatively, the display 110 may be opened or closed while pulling both the first and second bezels 120a and 120b. In the embodiment, the structure in which the second bezel 120b can be pulled as described above will be described. Accordingly, the bezel 120 is configured to pull the second bezel 120b, to hold the display 110 in an unfolded state after pulling, and then to automatically retract the display 110 inside the first bezel 120a . Meanwhile, although bezels 120a and 120b are illustrated as being formed in a substantially cylindrical shape in the drawing, they may be formed in any other shapes.

According to the embodiment, the first bezel 120a is provided with the following configuration.

First, a db 130 for storing map information is constructed. The map information may also store various information related to the specific place. The DB 130 may also store information input by a user, such as text, photo information, and moving picture information.

And an input terminal 131 through which a user can input information. A stylus pen or a mouse is connected to the input terminal 131 as a medium for selecting information. Also, a keyboard can be connected as a medium for inputting information. Of course, the display 110 may be directly touched to input information.

In addition to zooming in and out by touching a part of the map information displayed on the display 110, it is also possible to provide a function of moving the map information displayed on the screen in one direction by touching the preset area.

A communication terminal 132 for updating the map information is configured. The communication terminal 132 includes a wired terminal for directly updating using a medium such as a PC and a cable, a wireless terminal for updating via a communication network from a PC or a server, and the like. Further, the communication terminal is provided with a terminal for supporting various connection environments such as a connection terminal capable of connecting to the Internet, LAN, 3G, WiFi, and the like.

And a camera 133 as a video image pickup means for recognizing the user's motion information. The camera 133 recognizes the behavior of the user, for example, the number of the fingers, the shape, or photographs the movement of the pupil. The map information according to the motion information is displayed in accordance with the control operation of the control unit described later. That is, a certain area may be enlarged or reduced, and detailed information about the area may be additionally displayed. In this embodiment, the camera 133 may adopt other various types of image photographing means besides the camera that photographs only the image of the user. For example, it may be an IR camera, a 3D recognizable camera, or the like.

And a resolution selection unit 134 for selecting the resolution of the map information. The resolution selection unit 134 is for viewing the map at a resolution desired by the user according to the user's subjective opinion. However, this is merely an embodiment, and it is preferable that the map information is displayed with the resolution of the optimal condition according to functions such as enlargement and reduction.

The control unit 135 controls overall functions of the above-described components, such as the db 130, the input terminal 131, the communication terminal 132, the camera 133, and the resolution selection unit 134. The control unit 135 may be a kind of cpu. The control unit 135 controls the function of displaying map information by enlarging or reducing the screen of the map information by a touch operation or the like or moving and displaying the map information according to the behavior pattern of the user due to the characteristics of the display 110. [ The function of the control unit 135 will be described in detail while explaining the operation of the apparatus.

In addition, the responsive digital map device 100 is equipped with a GPS 136 to display the current position.

A microphone 137 may also be provided. The microphone 137 is for recognizing the voice of the user and performing operations such as enlargement / reduction of the map. Of course, in this case, the voice corresponding to the voice command of the user should be stored together in the db 130.

2A and 2B, an input terminal 131, a communication terminal 132, and a camera 133 are mounted on the first bezel 120a. That is, each of the configurations may be formed at an arbitrary position, and the input terminal 131 and the communication terminal 132 may include a plurality of terminals having different shapes according to various support conditions, It is possible.

Next, a method of using the reaction type digital map device according to the first embodiment having the above-described configuration will be described.

The case where the reaction-type digital map device 100 is not used first. At this time, the second bezel 120b is in close contact with the outer peripheral surface of the first bezel 120a. In this way, the user can easily store and carry the responsive digital map device 100.

Next, the case of using the responsive digital map device 100 is described. In order to view the map, the user grasps the first bezel 120a and the second bezel 120b and pulls the second bezel 120b. Then, the second bezel 120b starts to move away from the first bezel 120a, and the display 110, which is housed in the first bezel 120a, is unfolded. When the display 110 is unfolded like this, a map is displayed.

The case where the map is displayed on the display 110 may vary.

For example, as long as the display 110 is unfolded, the map information can be displayed on the screen. The displayed map information may be previously displayed map information or may be map information based on the current location. The current position is possible because the GPS 136 continuously detects the position information. As another example, the map information can be displayed on the screen only after the display 110 is unfolded and then a separate power button (not shown) is operated. At this time, the map information displayed on the screen may be map information previously displayed or map information indicating the current position as described above.

Also, the display 110 may be displayed corresponding to the user's touch operation and user's action. That is, when the user touches the display 110, the corresponding portion is enlarged or reduced. For example, it is enlarged when touching once, and reduced when touching twice. You can also zoom in or out using multiple fingers, such as the Finger Zoom.

Also, when a predetermined area is touched to one side of the display 110, a map displayed on the screen is displayed in a direction in which the touch operation is performed. The area may be an area already set on the left or right side with the display 110 fully opened. That is, referring to FIG. 4, the left area A and the right area B are set in advance. At this time, the area A and the area B are not changed according to the map, and a part of the display 110 is set as the touch operation area when the display 110 is expanded. Thus, when the user touches the area, the user can move the map information while displaying the map information.

The present embodiment can recognize the behavior of the user and display the map information in response to the recognition result. That is, the first bezel 120a is provided with a camera 133 for capturing a user. Therefore, when the user blinks the pupil in a predefined pattern while viewing the map, expands the number of fingers, or creates a certain shape, the control unit 135 executes a command corresponding thereto. For example, when the user blinks the pupil twice consecutively, the control unit 135 enlarges and displays the map information displayed on the current screen. Or three fingers are expanded, the control unit 135 displays the map information displayed on the current screen in a reduced size.

Even if the user does not use the touch operation or the motion recognition of the camera 133, the present embodiment may also execute commands such as enlargement / reduction / movement of the above-described map information through voice recognition.

An example of the operation of the map information according to speech recognition may be as follows. That is, when the user speaks a specific country, a place name or a city name, the control unit 135 accesses the position of the map corresponding thereto and enlarges / reduces the corresponding position. This is possible because, when map information is stored in the DB 130, information such as a country name, a place name, and a city name is stored based on coordinate information such as latitude and longitude.

Further, the instruction according to the speech recognition can move the map in one direction. That is, when the user issues a command 'move left', the control unit 135 can move the currently displayed map to the left direction and display it. At this time, basically, the map movement can be shifted by a predetermined area. For example, by 1 degree in latitude. Of course, in the case of moving in the up / down direction, it is possible to display by shifting in the up or down direction by 1 degree in hardness.

 As described above, the present embodiment displays map information in response to a user's touch and behavior.

Meanwhile, the responsive digital map device 100 according to the present embodiment has an information input and display function. The information can be in various formats such as photographs, movies, and documents.

An example of the information input and display function is shown in Figs. 5A to 5C. When the user confirms the map information, he or she wants to input information at a specific location. In this case, the user selects a position to input information on the map screen displayed on the display 110 as shown in FIG. 5A. The selection can be made through a touch operation or an input means such as a mouse or a stylus pen.

When a specific position is selected on the map screen, the control unit 135 displays an information input menu. The information input menu may be as shown in FIG. 5B. A second menu for accessing information that can be confirmed through the Internet, and a third menu for allowing the user to directly input information. At this time, in the drawing, texts such as the first menu, the second menu, and the third menu are used. However, texts and icons corresponding to information to be input may be substituted for the information.

Thereafter, when the user selects one of the menus, the control unit 135 accesses the db according to the selected menu, enables information confirmation via the Internet connection, or displays an information input window.

In such a state, if the user selects one method and inputs information and then terminates the operation, information is stored in a state that the information is added. The ending operation is completed automatically when a certain time elapses after operating a separate button or inputting information. 5C shows an example in which the photo information is accessed. That is, the photograph information is accessed at a specific position on the map screen, and the specific position information and the photograph information are stored together. Then, when the user selects the location on the map screen, the stored photo information is also displayed.

6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reaction type digital map according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The responsive digital map device 200 according to the second embodiment is very similar in function to the first embodiment described above. That is, the map screen can be displayed on the display, and can be enlarged or reduced according to the touch operation or the reaction of the user.

In addition, the map information can be updated, and the desired information can be added to the map screen according to the user's intention and stored.

Since the responsive digital map device 200 of the second embodiment has the same functions as those of the responsive digital map device of the first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted in order to avoid redundant explanations.

However, since only the control unit, the db, the communication terminal, the input terminal, the camera, and the like are mounted at different positions as a configuration for performing the above functions, only this portion will be described.

As shown in Fig. 6, the second embodiment has a shape of a globe. A pedestal 220 supporting the display 210 and an annular connecting member 230 connecting the display 210 and the pedestal 220 and configured to rotate the sphere .

Referring to such a configuration, the display 210 provides a function of displaying a map, which is a bendable or bendable material and is capable of touch operation. In addition, since the display 210 must have a circular shape, it is preferable that a spherical member (not shown) for supporting the display 210 is further provided therein. Of course, if the display 210 is provided with sufficient rigidity to maintain its spherical shape, the absence of the spherical surface will be unnecessary.

The control unit, db, input terminal, communication terminal, GPS, microphone, and the like are provided on the display 210 or the pedestal 220. 6 shows an example in which the pedestal 220 is provided with an input terminal 222, a communication terminal 223, a GPS 224, and a microphone 225. Of course, the other components, such as the control unit or db, are provided inside the pedestal. The camera 232 is mounted on the connecting member 230. This is because the user must be able to fully recognize the user's eyes and actions when gazing at the display 210. The camera 232 can also be applied to various cameras such as an image camera, an IR camera, and a 3D-recognizable camera as in the first embodiment.

On the other hand, when the predetermined position displayed on the display 210 is also selected in the second embodiment, an information input menu is displayed. That is, at least one of a menu for accessing the information stored in the db, a menu for accessing information that can be confirmed through the Internet, and a menu for directly allowing the user to input information is displayed. However, since the information input menu of the second embodiment has the spherical shape of the display 210, the information input menu is also displayed in a round shape corresponding to the spherical shape.

As described above, according to the present invention, a digital map is provided by providing a display for displaying a map on a bendable or bendable medium, or a digital map of a globe shape is provided. It is possible to enlarge, reduce, and move the screen, and to allow the user to input additional information to create his / her own map.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. It will be apparent that modifications, variations and equivalents of other embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of the appended claims.

100: responsive digital map device 110: display
120: bezel 130: db
131: input terminal 132: communication terminal
133: camera 134: resolution selection unit
135: control unit 136: GPS
137: Microphone

Claims (8)

A display that is warped or bendable and displays map information;
A bezel fixing both ends of the display; And
And a controller for enlarging and reducing a part of the map information displayed on the display according to a touch operation of the display is configured in the bezel. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the display displays map information when the display is in a completely unfolded state from a wrapped state, and the map information is map information including previously displayed map information or a current location. The method according to claim 1,
In the bezel,
Db, which stores map information, user input information, and user behavior pattern information;
A communication terminal capable of wired / wireless communication and for updating map information from a server;
An input terminal for inputting the user input information;
GPS to sense current location;
A camera for photographing a user's behavior; And
And a microphone for speech recognition of a user. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the control unit enlarges or reduces the map information displayed on the display according to a behavior pattern of the user photographed by the camera, or displays the displayed map in one direction. 5. The method of claim 4,
The controller displays an information input menu when a predetermined position displayed on the display is selected,
The information input menu includes at least one of a menu for accessing the information stored in the db, a menu for accessing information that can be confirmed through the Internet, and a menu for allowing the user to input information directly Type digital map device. A spherical display that is touch operable and displays map information;
A pedestal supporting the display;
An annular connecting member connecting the display and the pedestal;
A camera and a microphone mounted on the connecting member or the pedestal; And
A part of the map displayed on the screen is enlarged or reduced by using one of the touch operation of the display, the behavior pattern of the user photographed by the camera, and the voice recognition inputted to the microphone, or the displayed map is displayed in one direction A responsive digital map device comprising a control unit. The method according to claim 6,
The control unit;
Db, which stores map information, user input information, and user behavior pattern information;
A communication terminal capable of wired / wireless communication and for updating map information from a server;
An input terminal for storing the user input information; And
At least one of the GPS sensing the current position is configured within the pedestal or within the display. 8. The method of claim 7,
The controller displays an information input menu when a predetermined position displayed on the display is selected,
The information input menu includes at least one of a menu for accessing the information stored in the db, a menu for accessing information that can be confirmed through the Internet, and a menu for allowing the user to input information directly Type digital map device.

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