TW202407532A - Information processing device and system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing an information processing device and system with which it is possible to smoothly and easily acquire content information. The present invention comprises an operation device for manipulating content, an information processing device, and a content server, wherein: the operation device includes a reading means that optically reads dot information from a display medium; the content server includes a content storage device that stores content information corresponding to the display medium and a content information provision means that provides the content information; and the information processing device includes a storage device that stores the content information acquired from the content server, an operation detection means that detects an operation on the display medium by the operation device, an operation control means that manipulates content according to the operation by the operation device, an output means that outputs the content, and a content information acquisition means that acquires the content information corresponding to the display medium from the content server.

Description

Information processing systems and information processing devices

The present invention relates to an information processing system and an information processing device capable of executable operation content.

It has been previously known that there is a storage device having a plurality of thin plates formed in a book shape, a stylus for touching and operating the information carrier, and a memory device that memorizes content information including output content corresponding to the operation, so that the user uses the stylus to record the information. The information processing device described in Patent Document 1 is configured to output corresponding visual information and audio information to a display by performing touch operations on marks or patterns on the thin plate.

According to the aforementioned document, although the aforementioned thin plate body and the stylus can be used to operate the content stored in the memory device, the aforementioned thin plate body needs to be printed with the aforementioned marks or patterns, and the memory device is configured to be output by corresponding to these. It is a storage device for content information such as visual information and audio information. Therefore, in addition to the information carrier becoming larger and heavier and increasing the cost, it is necessary to use the storage device on the thin plate side while being connected to the main device side. , therefore, there is a disadvantage that the structure is also complicated. [Prior technical literature] [Patent Document]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent No. 3120085

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

The subject of the present invention is to provide an information processing system and an information processing device, which use a display medium having predetermined information related to content and an operation pen capable of touch-operating the display medium to operate the content displayed on the display, wherein , an information processing system and information processing device that can smoothly and easily obtain content information. [Means used to solve problems]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the information processing system of the present invention is characterized by having: an operating device, which is an operation content; an information processing device; and a content server; the aforementioned operating device is provided with: a reading means, which at least includes: Operate and obtain the display media of the dot matrix information of the content, and optically read the aforementioned dot matrix information; the aforementioned content server has: a content storage device that stores the content information corresponding to the aforementioned display media; and a content information providing means that The aforementioned information processing device provides content information; the aforementioned information processing device has: a memory device that stores the content information obtained from the aforementioned content server; and an operation detection means that reads from the aforementioned display medium by analyzing and using the aforementioned reading means. The dot matrix information detects the operation of the aforementioned operating device on the aforementioned display medium; the operation control means is to operate the content in response to the operation of the aforementioned operating device; the output means is to output the content; and the content information acquisition means is to obtain the content from the aforementioned content. The server obtains content information corresponding to the display media.

The aforementioned display medium has: a content acquisition unit that includes dot matrix information for performing an operation of obtaining corresponding content information from the aforementioned content server; and the aforementioned content information acquisition means is configured to detect when the aforementioned reading means detects During the reading operation of the aforementioned content acquisition unit, the acquisition of content information may be performed.

The aforementioned display medium is such that the aforementioned content acquisition units are arranged in plural places; and the aforementioned content information acquisition means detects that the plurality of aforementioned contents arranged on the aforementioned display medium are read in a preset order by the aforementioned reading means. When the content acquisition unit is used, it may be configured in the manner of acquiring the content information mentioned above.

The display medium may form a guide unit in which a plurality of the content acquisition units are arranged to assist in the reading operation in a predetermined order.

A plurality of content acquisition units and guidance units may be provided in a ring shape.

A plurality of content acquisition units and guide units may be arranged side by side on a straight line.

The aforementioned display media is a picture album printed with the aforementioned dot matrix information; the aforementioned dot matrix information constitutes a part of the pictures in the picture album; the aforementioned display medium is readable by using the aforementioned reading device to touch and operate the pictures in the picture album. It can also be constructed by taking the predetermined lattice information that constitutes the image.

On the other hand, the information processing device of the present invention is an information processing device that executes content operated by an operating device, and is characterized by having: a memory device that stores content information; and a reading means that at least includes an operation device. . The display medium that obtains the dot matrix information of the content optically reads the dot matrix information; the operation detection means detects the dot matrix information on the aforementioned display medium by analyzing the dot matrix information read from the aforementioned display medium using the aforementioned reading means. The operation of the aforementioned operating device; the operation control means is to operate the content in response to the operation of the aforementioned operating device; the output means is to output the content; and the content information acquisition means is to obtain the content information of the corresponding display media from the aforementioned content server. [Effects of the invention]

By configuring the display medium and the reading device to obtain content information related to the content of the operation from the content server, the content information can be obtained more smoothly and easily, and the structure of the display medium can be simplified and cost-effective. .

Hereinafter, the structure of the information processing system and the information processing device of this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the structure of the information processing system of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the structure of the information processing system of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1 , the information processing system includes a user-side terminal system and a content server 40 . The terminal system and the content server 40 can communicate with each other through a network 50 such as the Internet or a mobile communication network. Furthermore, only one terminal system is shown in FIG. 1 , but in this embodiment, the terminal system includes a plurality of terminal systems respectively provided corresponding to each user.

The aforementioned terminal system includes a main body device 10 which is an information processing device, an information display medium (display medium, information carrier) 30 including a picture album held by a user, a reading device 20 that reads information from the information display medium, and an output The device 60, the main device 10 downloads content information corresponding to the information display medium 30 from the content server 40, and can output the downloaded content through an output device 60 such as a display. Furthermore, the terminal system (main device 10) is capable of operating the content output to the output device 60 using an operation unit composed of the information display medium 30 and the reading device 20 that reads information from the information display medium 30. way of composition.

The content server 40 stores the content information corresponding to the information display medium 30 and can provide the content information corresponding to the information display medium 30 operated by the user to the main body device 10 in response to the request from the terminal system (main device 10) side. side. Furthermore, the content server 40 is configured to execute authentication control for determining whether downloading of content information is possible when there is a request for content information from the terminal system side. And detailed later.

Next, an example of the structure of the terminal system will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 . FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the structure of the terminal system on the user side.

The terminal system mentioned above in this embodiment is shown in Figure 2 and includes a main body device (user terminal) 10, an operating pen (reading device, operating device) 20, and a display (output device, display) 60. By using the operating pen 20 and the information display medium 30 printed with dot matrix information that can be read by the operation pen 20 constitute the aforementioned operation unit of the operation content.

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 , as an example of the information display medium 30 , a content book (book, Picture album)30. The detailed structure of the content book 30 will be described later.

The operation pen 20, which is an example of the reading device constituting the operation unit, is provided with a reading section (information reading means, reading means) 21a provided on the pen tip side that can optically read the dot matrix information printed on the content book 30. , a sensor unit (sensor) 21c to be described later, a click switch 21e provided on the pen tip, operation buttons 21d and 21d arranged near the end opposite to the pen tip and the grip part, and a terminal part to which a cable can be connected (not shown), and the dot matrix information read from the content book 30 using the reading unit 21a and the dynamics (movement and angular velocity in the three-axis direction) detected by the sensor unit 21c The relevant information, the operation information of the click switch 21e and the operation button 21d are sent to the main body device 10 connected in a wired or wireless manner.

Furthermore, the sensor unit 21c includes a dynamic sensor such as an acceleration sensor and a rotation (angular velocity) sensor. In addition to a 3-axis sensor, the sensor unit 21c may use a 3-axis acceleration sensor or a 6-axis sensor including a 3-axis acceleration sensor.

The operating pen 20 with this structure can perform a reading operation of reading the dot matrix information printed on the content book 30, an operation of shaking the operating pen 20 (moving operation, shaking operation), operating the button 21d and clicking. When the switch 21e is pressed, the operation is output to the content of the display 60 mentioned above.

In addition, the reading operation of reading the dot matrix information printed on the content book 30 by the operation pen 20 is preferably a reading operation in which the tip of the operation pen 20 contacts (touches) the content book 30 ( touch operation), but is not limited to this. For example, the reading operation may be a non-contact method in which the reading unit 21 a provided on the pen tip side of the operating pen 20 is brought close to a position where the dot matrix information printed on the content book 30 can be optically read. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the reading operation of the dot matrix information by the operating pen 20 will be called a touch operation, but it is assumed to include any form of contact or non-contact.

Furthermore, the reading device 20 is not limited to the operation pen as long as it has a structure that can read the dot matrix information included in the information display medium 30, and may be a mouse equipped with a reading unit that can optically read the dot matrix information. Or other operating tools are also available.

Incidentally, the operation unit may have a structure in which an operation case 70 having a function as a controller (operation tool) is provided (accommodating) the content book 30 and the operation pen 20 . The specific structure of the operation housing 70 will be described later.

The display 60 , which is an example of the output device, is connected to the main device 10 in a wired or wireless manner, and is configured to display an image (image) and to output sound through an integrated speaker. Thereby, the display 60 can respond to the operation of the aforementioned operating unit, in other words, the touch operation of the aforementioned operating pen 20 on the content book (picture album, display media) 30, and output an image corresponding to the content of the content book 30. and sound.

Furthermore, the output device 60 is not limited to one that can be connected to the main body device 10 for wired or wireless communication, and may be a structure formed integrally with the main body device 10 . In addition, the output device 60 only needs to have a screen and/or a speaker capable of displaying content, and may be a projector or the like that projects an image.

The main device 10 stores content information corresponding to the content book 30 held by the user in a memory device described later. The content information output to the display 60 corresponds to the dot matrix printed on the corresponding content book 30 . Information linkage. In other words, the content information stored in the main body device 10 is composed of dot matrix information (content operation information) to be printed in the content book 30, and images and sounds that are actually executed based on the specific dot matrix information. Content-related information (content output information) is formed in correspondence with each other. By the way, multiple content books 30 can be prepared in response to changes in content, so the dot matrix information printed on the content books 30 also includes information for identifying which content book 30 it is.

Thereby, the main body device 10 is configured to receive the dot matrix information read by touching the operation content book 30 using the operation pen 20, and operate in response to the received dot matrix information (in response to the operation pen 20 (operation) and content operation control of the content output to the display 60.

According to this structure, the main body device 10 does not need to install the content book 30 in a specific place of the main body device 10, and the operation of the operation pen 20 on the content book 30 can be detected no matter where it is, so it is possible to This improves operability of content using the operation unit (content book 30 and operation pen 20). Specific examples of content operation control will be described later.

Next, an operation example of content operation control using a content book and an operating pen will be described based on FIGS. 3 to 5 . FIG. 3(A) is a diagram showing an example of a content book of this embodiment. FIG. 3(B) is a diagram showing an example of a record of an operation page for performing content operations. FIGS. 4(A) and (B) are diagrams showing a process. Figures 5(A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating an example of recording in a content book using a handwriting operation, and FIGS. 5(A) and (B) illustrate an example of recording in a content book using a content acquisition operation.

In the content book 30 used as an information display medium, a dot matrix that can be optically read by the operation pen 20 is provided on a part of objects (patterns, etc.) such as drawings, line drawings, and text printed on a thin plate (paper). The information is configured in such a manner that by using the operation pen 20 to read the dot matrix information, it can be detected whether or not which pattern has been touched and operated using the operation pen 20 . Furthermore, the content book 30 shown in FIG. 3 is provided with an accessory (operation assisting tool) 31 that is a rocker-shaped operating pen 20 . This appendage 31 will be described later.

To explain specifically, as shown in FIG. 3(B) , the content book 30 , that is, the picture album, has patterns A to D printed as patterns (objects) made of characters, objects, graphics, characters, etc. In pattern A, ~Part D is printed with invisible dot matrix information printed with ink that is difficult to see with the naked eye, or dot matrix information with low visual recognition. Thereby, from a user's perspective, the content book 30 is configured in a manner that is almost the same as a normal picture album or the like.

The dot matrix information at least includes information for identifying the content book 30 and which position of the page of the identified content book 30 has been touched. In other words, the touch operation has been performed on the identified content book 30. Information about which pattern (object) is on which page of this book 30 (content operation information).

In addition, the dot matrix information only needs to be configured so that it can be read by the aforementioned operating pen (reading device) 20. Regardless of whether the dot matrix information can be visually recognized, the dot matrix information can be provided on the thin plate body by means other than printing. Side processing (embossing processing, etc.) is also possible.

Thereby, (the control unit of) the main device 10 detects that the user uses the operating pen 20 to read (touch and operate a specific pattern using the operating pen) a pattern printed on the content book 30 held by the user, When the dot matrix information is a part of graphics, text, etc., the display 60 can be configured to perform content operation control based on the content information stored in the memory device and output the content operation corresponding to the touch operation location (dot matrix information). .

To explain the above example specifically, for example, when the content information stored in the main device 10 is the associated information output when a touch operation (content operation information) of the pattern A formed by a drawing of a specific character is detected, the content information is memorized (established association). ) is specific content output information formed by the sound information of the corresponding character speaking a specific word and the animation information that causes the character displayed on the screen to perform a predetermined action. At this time, when the main body device 10 (content operation control) detects that the operation pen 20 is used to touch the pattern A of the content book 30, it will generate specific sound information and animation linked to the detected touch operation. The information is output to the display 60.

The content operation control is a game in which, in addition to outputting specific sound information and animation information when an operation pattern is touched, virtual shopping can be performed by touching the products recorded in the content book 30, and can be displayed on the display 60 through the operation. You can also execute a simple racing game by selecting the character's position. Next, other operation examples due to content operation control will be described.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4 , the content book 30 is provided with a handwriting space S in addition to patterns containing dot matrix information, and in the handwriting space S, invisible or low-visibility dots are printed in the entire target area. array information. The dot matrix information arranged in the handwriting space S includes at least the position information in the handwriting space S. The main body device 10 can detect which position on the handwriting space S has been touched by the operation pen 20, and which position the operation pen 20 has touched. 20 is composed of which operation trajectory the touch operation is performed on.

Thereby, (the control part of) the main device 10 detects that the user uses the operation pen 20 to draw a line drawing in the handwriting space S, and responds to the operation of the operation pen 20 on the handwriting space S. The trace is configured by outputting (displaying) a line graph to the display 60 in real time, thereby drawing (executing handwriting operation control) the line graph (pictures, text, etc.) on the display 60 .

According to this structure, by touching and operating the operating pen 20 to draw a line drawing on the handwriting space S of the content book 30 , the line drawing can be drawn only on the display 60 without leaving the line drawing on the content book 30 side. Therefore, you can draw on the display 60 multiple times without consuming paper, so in addition to saving costs, the picture drawn in the handwriting space in your hand can be reflected on the display 60 in a large screen, so children can enjoy drawing without getting bored. .

In addition, near the handwriting space S of the content book 30, as shown in FIG. 4(A), a thickness changing unit 32 and a change line are provided that use the operation pen and the handwriting space to change the thickness of the line drawing output to the display 60. The color setting part 33 of the color. Dot matrix information including instructions for changing the thickness and color of the line drawn on the display 60 is set in the thickness changing unit 32 and the color setting unit 33 respectively.

Thereby, (the control unit of) the main device 10 can change the color according to the dot matrix information of the touch operation when the operation pen 20 detects a touch operation on the predetermined thickness changing unit 32 or the color setting unit 33. It is composed of attributes (thickness and color). Similarly, the line types such as solid line and dotted line can be switched.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4(A) , a sticker unit 34 capable of displaying a preset sticker on the display may be provided near the handwriting space S of the content book 30 .

Thereby, (the control part of) the main device 10 can display (output) the texture corresponding to the read dot matrix information on the display 60 when the touch operation of the predetermined texture part 34 is detected by the operation pen 20 . It is composed in the above way. According to this structure, stickers and the like corresponding to the content of the content book (picture album) 30 can be easily and freely displayed on the display. Therefore, for example, even children who cannot draw well can enjoy the operation of the handwriting space S.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4(B) , a template unit (draft unit) 36 for displaying a preset template (draft) on the display is provided near the handwriting space of the content book 30 .

Thereby, (the control part of) the main device 10 is configured so that when a touch operation of the predetermined template part 36 by the operation pen 20 is detected, the corresponding template can be displayed on the display 60 . According to this structure, the user can draw by tracing the template (along the template) by executing the aforementioned handwriting operation control while the template is displayed on the display 60. Therefore, the drawing practice can be repeated at low cost and is also suitable for children. drawing exercises.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4(B) , an object operating unit 37 is provided near the handwriting space of the content book 30 for moving hand-drawn pictures, stickers, etc. displayed on the display 60 . The object operation unit 37 is provided with dot matrix information including instructions for moving the display position of the selected object (picture, sticker, etc.) up, down, left, and right on the display.

Thereby, when (the control part of) the main device 10 detects the touch operation of the moving part caused by the operation pen 20, it is possible to cause objects including images, stickers, etc. displayed on the display to respond to the touch. The content of the operation object operation unit 37 is configured to move (operate) within the screen of the display.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5(A) , the content book 30 is provided with a device for accessing the content book 30 connected through the network when the main device 10 does not store the content information corresponding to the content book 30 held by the user. The content server 40 acquires (downloads) the content acquisition unit (download start unit) 38 of the lattice information of the content information.

Thereby, when (the control unit of) the main device 10 detects the touch operation (download start operation) of the content acquisition unit 38 by the operating pen 20, it executes the acquisition from the content server 40 connected via the network. In order to expand the content information related to the content book 30 used by the user, the content information is obtained and controlled. Details on content information acquisition control (processing) will be described later. Furthermore, the content acquisition unit 38 may be included in the entire content book 30 and start downloading the content information by touching and operating any part of the content book 30 with the operating pen 20 .

According to this structure, even in a situation where the main device 10 does not store the content information corresponding to the content book 30 in advance, the user can obtain the content book corresponding to the newly acquired (purchased) content from the content server 40 connected through the network. 30 content information. In other words, it suffices to print on the content book 30 itself the patterns that constitute a normal picture album, etc., and the dot matrix information for detecting content operations (touch operations), and there is no need to circulate images and images used to express the content. A memory device (memory medium) for sound-related content information. That is, the content book 30 for users to purchase can be produced at a lower cost.

Furthermore, the aforementioned content information acquisition control is as shown in FIG. 5(B) , so that a plurality of (four in the illustrated example) content acquisition units 38A, 38B, 38C, and 38D are provided in the content book 30. When a plurality of content acquisition units are touched and operated (download start operation) by the operation pen 20 in a preset sequence, downloading of the content information may be started.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 5(B) , as shown in FIG. 5(B) , irregularities are formed in the vicinity of the content acquisition parts 38A to 38D to guide (assist) the plurality of content acquisition parts 38A to 38D by sequential touch operation with the operation pen 20 . The resulting guide part 39. According to this structure, by moving the pen tip of the operating pen 20 along the guide portion 39, the user can smoothly read the plurality of content acquisition portions 38A to 38D in a preset order.

At this time, the content acquisition parts 38A to 38D and the guide part 39 are arranged in a ring shape as shown in FIG. 5(B). Therefore, the user can move the operating pen 20 along the ring-shaped guide part 39. In this circle, no matter where the reading is started, the content acquisition units 38A to 38D can be circled in order.

According to this structure, for example, when content information is being downloaded, an announcement is made to prompt the operation pen 20 to circle multiple times along the annular guide portion 39, so that the operation pen can be focused on while the content information is being downloaded. With 20 operations, children can wait without getting tired.

By the way, the plurality of content acquisition units 38A to 38D are not only arranged in a ring shape, but also arranged side by side in a line (straight line) shape, or arranged side by side in a wavy line shape, or arranged side by side in an arc shape, along a triangle or a quadrangular shape. The other graphics can also be arranged side by side on the outer periphery. At this time, the guide portion 39 is formed in a line (straight line) shape, a wavy line shape, or an arc shape so that the reading operation can be performed along the arrangement of the plurality of content acquisition portions 38A to 38D. , formed along the outer periphery of figures such as triangles or squares.

Furthermore, the information display medium is not limited to the above-mentioned content book 30 as long as it is a display medium that can read the dot matrix information with the aforementioned operating pen 20 . For example, in addition to cards and thin plate-like members that print (record) patterns containing dot information, they can also be used as information display media that display patterns, line drawings, etc. including dot information on a tablet terminal.

Next, the specific structures of the content book and the operation pen (operation unit) will be described based on FIGS. 6 to 8 . 6(A) and (B) are a perspective view and an exploded perspective view showing the operation aid tool, FIG. 7(A) is a side sectional view showing the main part of the operation aid tool, and FIG. 7(B) shows the operation pen. Diagram of the read pattern for Zhizhi lever operation.

As shown in the figure, at the end side of the content book (information display medium) 30, there is provided a front end side of a reading section that supports the operation pen 20 in such a manner that the operation pen 20 can be operated by a lever, so that the operation can be performed. The pen 20 serves as an operation aid (accessory) 31 for use as a joystick. Furthermore, the operation assisting tool 31 may be provided on the operation housing 70 side to be described later, or may be provided with a dedicated device, or may be provided separately from the content book 30 .

The operation auxiliary tool 31 has a shaft support portion 31A that supports the pen tip of the operation pen 20 in such a manner that the pen tip of the operation pen 20 can be tilted forward, backward, left, right (or 360 degrees), and is provided with a shaft support portion 31A for reading (detecting) the alignment. The aforementioned operation pen 20 operates the reading unit 31B for tilting operation.

The shaft support portion 31A is formed into a bowl shape (annular shape) that is open in the up-and-down direction. The second supporting body 47 is supported in a state of surrounding the peripheral surface of the first supporting body 46 on its inner peripheral surface side, and is formed into a cylindrical shape open in the up and down direction. The third support body 48 is supported on the peripheral surface of the second support body 47, and the annular protective cover body 49 is installed and fixed to cover the upper side of the third support body 48 (refer to Fig. 6(A) and (B)).

The first support body 46 has a pair of first rocking shafts 46a, 46a protruding from its side surfaces, and is configured to be pivotally supported on the inner peripheral surface side of the second support body 47 so as to be rockable up and down (front and back).

The second support body 47 has a pair of second swing shafts 47a, 47a protruding from its side surfaces, and is configured to be axially supported on the inner peripheral surface side of the third support body 48 so as to be swingable in the left and right directions. In addition, the second support body 47 is formed with a pair of holes, namely first support portions 47b, 47b, in a direction orthogonal to the second swing axis, so as to be capable of axially supporting the first swing axis.

Furthermore, the second support 47 is formed by fitting with at least a part of the front end side of the operation pen 20 when its lower surface side is inserted into the front end (reading portion 21a) of the operation pen 20, thereby restricting the insertion. The aforementioned restriction hole for the 20-axis rotation of the operating pen. In the example shown in the figure, it is formed to fit into the front end side of the operation pen 20 every 90°.

The third support body 48 is formed with a pair of second shaft support portions 48b, 48b, which are grooves opening upward, on its inner circumferential surface side, and is configured to pivotally support the second swing shafts 47a, 47a. Moreover, the said operation reading part 31B is provided in the mortar-shaped bottom formed in the lower surface side of the said 3rd support body 48. The specific content is described later.

The protective cover body 49 covers the upper side so that the second swing shafts 47a, 47a do not fall off from the second shaft support portions 48b, 48b formed in a groove shape, so that the first supporting body (and the second supporting body) can be protected. 2 support body) is accommodated (mounted) in the aforementioned third support body in a state capable of 360° axis rotation.

According to this structure, by inserting the tip of the operation pen 20 into the shaft support part 31A, the operation pen 20 can be used as a tiltable rocker. This eliminates the need to prepare new dedicated operating tools if there is content that requires lever operations such as a joystick, so the cost can be kept lower and operability can be improved.

In addition, by using the operation assisting tool 31, the operation pen 20 can be used as a joystick controller, and operations such as freely moving objects displayed on the display 60, racing games, etc. can be performed using only the touch control of the operation pen 20. Contents that are difficult to operate become easy to operate.

Furthermore, by directly disposing the operation aid 31 on the side of the corresponding content book 30, it can be reliably prevented that even if the user purchases the content book 30 that requires operation by a joystick, the user will not be able to use the content book 30 without additional necessary operation tools. The state of using the contents of the content book 30 can be fully manipulated, so usability (convenience) can be improved.

The operation reading part 31B is readable by arranging the reading part 21a of the operation pen 20 on the lower surface side (dot matrix information setting part) of the third support body formed in a mortar shape (funnel type). It is composed of dot matrix information. In addition, the operation reading unit 31B is configured to move from the tip (reading unit 21a) of the operation pen 20 to the reading surface of the dot matrix information when performing a lever operation (tilting operation) using the operation pen 20 as a rocker. The inclined surface is formed in such a way that the distance between the two ends is kept within a predetermined distance. That is, the operation reading portion 31B is composed of a circular bottom surface 31B1 arranged in the center and an annular inclined surface 31B2 that is inclined downward toward the bottom surface (see FIG. 7(A) ).

Furthermore, the operation reading portion 31B has a plurality of first edge lines 51 formed radially from the bottom surface 31B1, and one or a plurality of second edge lines 52 formed concentrically with the circular bottom surface 31B1, The inclined surface 31B2 is divided into a plurality of areas (16 areas in the example shown), and the operation reading section 31B (each area on the inclined surface 31B2 and the bottom surface 31B1) is provided with a device for detecting the operation pen. 20The dot matrix information at which position the operation was performed.

In the example shown in the figure, by dividing the inclined surface of the operation reading portion 31B equally by the eight first edge lines, the operation pen 20 is inserted straight into the operation assisting tool 31 (the shaft support portion 31A). The initial position (the position where the dot matrix information on the bottom surface is read), in addition to the up, down, left and right directions, can also recognize the stick operation in a total of eight directions including the upper right, upper left, lower right, and lower left tilt directions when viewed from above. Furthermore, by dividing the inclined surface of the operation reading portion 31B with the second edge line, the degree of inclination of the lever operation in each direction can be divided into two stages and recognized (see FIG. 7(B) ). .

According to this structure, the operation reading part 31B can detect the operation position of the operation pen 20 which can be used as a rocker (lever operation tool) by inserting the front end side into the shaft support part 31A (operation assistance tool 31). (lever operating position, tilt position) (refer to Figure 7 (A) and (B)).

The structure of the operation housing that constitutes the operation unit will be described based on FIG. 8 . FIG. 8(A) is a model diagram showing an operation case, and FIG. 8(B) is a diagram showing an example of the operation case in a state where a content book and an operation pen are installed.

The operation case 70 is provided with a content setting part 71 for setting (accommodating) the content book 30, an operation pen setting part (operating device setting part) 72 for setting (accommodating) the operation pen 20, and an operation auxiliary tool 31 equivalent to the operation pen 20. The operation auxiliary part 73 and the handle part 74 for the user to hold are formed in a plate shape so that the operation case 70 with the content book 30 and the operation pen 20 installed can be placed on the same plane. Furthermore, the operation housing 70 may be configured to be foldable in half.

The content setting portion 71 is a recessed portion that is recessed along the outer edge shape of the content book 30 so that the content book 30 can be arranged (set), and the pages of the content book 30 can be turned. The installation method is constituted under the condition.

The operation pen setting portion 72 is a recessed portion so that the operation pen 20 can be arranged (arranged) along the left and right or up and down (in the example shown in the figure, the right side) of the content setting portion 71 so that it can be positioned. The operation button is installed on the operation housing 70 side in a state where the operation button is installed on the operation pen 20 side. According to this structure, the operation housing 70 provided with at least the operation pen 20 can detect the shaking of the entire operation housing 70 in the left-right direction and the up-down direction by the sensor part 21c built in the operation pen 20. operate.

The operation auxiliary part 73 has a shaft support part (not shown) that supports the pen tip of the operation pen 20 in such a manner that it can be tilted forward, backward, left, right (or 360 degrees) to operate. The pen tip side is inserted into the shaft support part, so that the operation pen 20 can be used as a rocker controller in a state of being upright with respect to the plane of the operation housing 70 .

In addition, the operation auxiliary part 73 is similar to the operation auxiliary tool 31, and is a dot matrix information setting part (not shown) provided in the shaft support part for reading (detecting) the tipping operation of the operation pen 20. Construct. Furthermore, the dot matrix information setting part only detects that the operation pen 20 is installed in the shaft support part, and the rocker operation (tilting operation) caused by the operation pen 20 is detected by the sensor built in the operation pen 20 The structure detected by part 21c may also be used.

The handle portions 74 are a pair of U-shaped members provided on the left and right end sides of the operation housing 70, so that the user can move the operation housing 70 by holding the left and right handle portions 74. The entire device is held like a steering wheel and can be smoothly and easily rocked (rotated) in the left, right, and up and down directions. Furthermore, the handle portion 74 is not limited to the above-mentioned shape.

According to the above structure, the operation case 70 is provided with the content book 30 and the operation pen 20 and can be used as a large steering wheel-type controller (operation tool) for operating the content output to the display 60 .

Next, content operation control performed by the above-mentioned information processing system will be described in detail based on FIGS. 9 to 12 .

Figure 9 is a block diagram showing the structure of the main device. The main device 10 has a control unit 11 composed of a CPU, a RAM, etc., and performs various functions (means) by executing a program, and a storage device 12 composed of an SSD, HDD, etc., which stores various information. It can perform operations through the network. The global communication interface 13 of wireless communication or wired communication can perform wireless communication in a regional environment. In this embodiment, the regional wireless communication interface 14 and the regional wired communication interface 15 communicate with the aforementioned operation pen 20 and display 60.

The control unit 11 is provided with: a read information receiving means 11a that receives read information (dot matrix information) transmitted from the operation pen 20; an operation information receiving means 11b that receives operation information described below transmitted from the operation pen 20; Based on the dot matrix information (analyzed dot matrix information) received by the aforementioned read information receiving means 11a, the reading operation of the aforementioned operation pen 20 and the operation of the aforementioned operation information receiving means 11b are executed on the content book 30. The operation detection means 11c that detects the content of the operation performed using the operation pen 20 receives the operation information and executes the operation (read information and operation information) corresponding to the operation pen 20 based on the content information stored in the memory device 12. Operation control means 11d for operating content, content output means 11e for outputting the executed content to an output device such as a display, content information acquisition means 11f for downloading content information from the content server 40, and determining whether downloading from the content server 40 is possible. Content information authentication method 11g.

The content information acquisition means 11f is configured to perform the content information acquisition by downloading the corresponding content information from the content server 40 when the download start operation by the operation pen 20 is detected by the operation detection means 11c. control.

The storage device 12 is provided with a content information storage unit 12a as a storage area that stores content information obtained (downloaded) from the content server 40, a read information storage unit 12b that stores the read information received from the operation pen 20, The analysis information storage unit 12c stores analysis information analyzed based on the read information.

The content information stored in the content information storage unit 12a is information for identifying the content book 30, information for identifying objects such as patterns arranged in the content book 30, and is output when the recognized object is touched ( It is composed by associating content output information such as sound information and animation (image) information of operations).

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the structure of the operating pen. The aforementioned operating pen 20 is equipped with a control unit 21 composed of a CPU, a RAM, etc., and performs various functions (means) by executing a program, and a storage device 22 composed of an SSD, HDD, etc., which stores various information. It can be operated through the network. Communication interface 23 for wireless communication or wired communication.

The control unit 21 is provided with: an information reading means (reading means) 21a that optically reads the dot matrix information printed on the content book 30, and the read information (dot matrix information) that is read by the information reading means. The reading information transmitting means (dot matrix information transmitting means) 21b sent to the main body device 10, the sensor section 21c built in the operation pen 20, the operation button 21d, and the click switch 21e will be used by the aforementioned sensor. The operation information of the operation pen 20 detected by the detector unit 21c, the operation button 21d, the click switch 21e, etc. is sent to the operation information transmission means 21f of the main device 10. Thereby, in addition to the operation information related to the shaking operation and key operation of the operation pen 20 itself, the operation pen 20 can also use the operation pen 20 to read when the user touches and operates the content book 30 The dot matrix information is sent to the aforementioned main body device 10 .

Based on the above content, the aforementioned content operation control (handwriting operation control) executes a process of obtaining the reading information (dot matrix information) transmitted from the aforementioned operation pen 20 through the aforementioned reading information receiving means 11a, and then executes the processing by The operation detection means 11c detects (analyzes) content operation information indicating how the user has operated which content book 30 based on the dot matrix information received from the operation pen 20, and then executes control by the operation. The means 11d specifies the processing of the content output information including the sound information and animation information output based on the content operation information based on the detected content operation information and the content information stored in the content information storage unit 12a, and then executes The content output means 11e is configured to output an operation result (content output information) based on the content operation to the display 60.

Figure 11 is a block diagram showing the structure of a content server. The content server 40 includes a control unit 41 composed of a CPU, a RAM, etc., and which executes various functions (means) by executing a program, and a storage device 42 composed of an SSD, HDD, etc., which stores various information, and is capable of performing regional environment Communication interface 43, input interface 44, and output interface 45 for wireless communication or wired communication.

The control unit 41 is provided with content information providing means 41a that provides content information to the main device 10 via the network in response to a request from the main device 10 (download start operation), and authentication means 41b that determines whether downloading of the content information is allowed. .

The storage device 42 is provided with a content storage unit 42a as a storage area that stores content information corresponding to various content books 30 held by the user, and an authentication device that stores authentication information used when determining whether content information can be provided or not. Information storage unit 42b.

The authentication means 11g and 41b detect a predetermined download start operation (a touch operation on the content acquisition unit 38) by the operation pen 20 through the operation detection means 11c. The main device determines whether downloading of the content information is allowed, or requires a specific password (login) from the user, or confirms the PIN code enclosed when the user purchased the content book 30, etc., to determine whether downloading of the content information is allowed. The basis for judgment is not limited to the above.

FIG. 12 is a process flowchart showing the content information acquisition process. When content acquisition control is started, the process proceeds to step S101. In step S101, the operation detection means 11c confirms whether a touch operation (download start operation) on the content acquisition unit 38 is performed by the operation pen 20. If the download start operation is detected, the process proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the authentication means 41b is used to confirm whether the conditions for downloading the content information from the content server 40 to the main device 10 are met (permission determination). If the download permission determination is made, the process proceeds to step S103.

In step S103, through the aforementioned content information providing means 41a, the content information related to the content book 30 requested by the content information obtaining means 11f can be provided (will The specified content information is downloaded to the main device 10).

10: Ontology device (information processing device) 11:Control Department 11a: Read information receiving means 11b: Operate information receiving means 11c: Operation detection means 11d: Operational control means 11e: Content output means (output means) 11f:Means for obtaining content information 11g: Authentication means 12:Memory device 12a: Content information memory department 12b: Read information memory department 12c: Analytical Information Memory Department 13:Global communication interface 14: Regional wireless communication interface 15: Regional wired communication interface 20: Operating pen (operating device) 21:Control Department 21a: Reading part (information reading means, reading means) 21b: Read information sending means (dot matrix information sending means) 21c: Sensor part (sensor) 21d: Operation buttons 21e: Click switch 21f: Operation information sending means 22:Memory device 23: Communication interface 30: Content books (information display media, display media) 31: Operation aids (accessories) 31A:Shaft support 31B: Operation reading section 31B1: Bottom 31B2: Inclined surface 32:Thickness change part 33: Color setting department 34: Texture Department 36:Sample Department 37: Object Operation Department 38: Content Acquisition Department 38A: Content Acquisition Department 38B: Content Acquisition Department 38C: Content Acquisition Department 38D: Content Acquisition Department 39: Guidance Department 40:Content server 41:Control Department 41a:Means for providing content information 41b: Authentication means 42:Memory device 42a: Content memory department 42b: Certification Information Memory Department 43: Communication interface 44:Input interface 45:Output interface 46: 1st support 46a: 1st rocking axis 47: 2nd support 47a: 2nd rocking axis 47b: 1st axis branch 48: 3rd support body 48b: 2nd axis branch 50:Internet 51: 1st marginal line 52: 2nd marginal line 60: Monitor (output device) 70: Operating housing 71:Content setting department 72: Operation pen setting part 73: Operation Support Department 74:handle A:Pattern B:Pattern C: Pattern D:Pattern S:Handwriting space

[Fig. 1] A diagram showing the structure of the information processing system of this embodiment. [Fig. 2] A diagram showing the structure of the terminal system. [Fig. 3] (A) is a diagram showing an example of a content book according to this embodiment, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of recording an operation page for performing content operations. [Fig. 4] (A) and (B) are diagrams showing an example of recording content in a book controlled by handwriting operation. [Fig. 5] (A) and (B) are diagrams showing an example of recording in a content book for performing a content acquisition operation. [Fig. 6] (A) and (B) are perspective views and exploded perspective views showing the operation aid. [Fig. 7] (A) is a main part side sectional view showing the usage pattern of the operation assist tool, and (B) is a diagram showing the reading pattern of the lever operation by the operating pen. [Fig. 8] (A) is a model diagram showing the operation case, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of the operation case in a state where a content book and an operation pen are installed. [Fig. 9] A block diagram showing the structure of the main device. [Fig. 10] A block diagram showing the structure of the operating pen. [Figure 11] A block diagram showing the structure of a content server. [Fig. 12] A processing flowchart showing content information acquisition processing.

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Claims (8)

An information processing system characterized by: Operating device refers to the operation content; information processing devices; and content server; The aforementioned operating device has: The reading means is to optically read the aforementioned dot matrix information from a display medium that at least contains dot matrix information used to operate and obtain content; The aforementioned content server has: The content storage device stores content information corresponding to the aforementioned display media; and The content information providing means provides content information to the aforementioned information processing device; The aforementioned information processing device has: The memory device stores the content information obtained from the aforementioned content server; The operation detection means detects the operation of the operation device on the display medium by analyzing the dot matrix information read from the display medium using the reading means; The operation control means is the operation content in response to the operation of the aforementioned operating device; The output means is the output content; and The content information acquisition means is to obtain content information corresponding to the display media from the aforementioned content server. An information processing system as described in claim 1, wherein, The aforementioned display medium has: a content acquisition unit, which includes dot matrix information used to perform an operation of obtaining corresponding content information from the aforementioned content server; The content information acquisition means is configured to acquire the content information when the reading means detects the reading operation of the content acquisition section. An information processing system as described in claim 2, wherein, In the aforementioned display media, the aforementioned content acquisition units are arranged in plural places; The content information acquisition means is configured to execute acquisition of the content information when it is detected that a plurality of the content acquisition units arranged on the display medium are read in a preset order by the reading means. An information processing system as described in request item 3, wherein, The display medium forms a guide unit in which a plurality of the content acquisition units are arranged to assist in the reading operation in a predetermined order. An information processing system as described in request item 4, wherein, The plural content acquisition unit and the guidance unit are arranged in a ring shape. An information processing system as described in request item 4, wherein, The plurality of content acquisition units and the guide unit are arranged side by side on a straight line. An information processing system as described in claim 1, wherein, The aforementioned display media is a picture album printed with the aforementioned dot matrix information; The aforementioned dot matrix information forms part of the pictures in the album; The display medium is configured in such a manner that the predetermined dot matrix information constituting the image can be read by touching and operating the image in the album using the reading device. An information processing device is an information processing device that executes content operated by an operating device, and is characterized by: Memory devices store content information; The reading means is to optically read the aforementioned dot matrix information from a display medium that at least contains dot matrix information used to operate and obtain content; The operation detection means detects the operation of the operation device on the display medium by analyzing the dot matrix information read from the display medium using the reading means; The operation control means is the operation content in response to the operation of the aforementioned operating device; The output means is the output content; and The content information acquisition means is to obtain content information corresponding to the display media from the aforementioned content server.

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