WO1996024105A1 - Terminal de distribution d'information electronique - Google Patents
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- the present invention provides a technology for distributing electronic information (a kind of multimedia information such as multimedia information) including document information and corresponding moving image information, a technology for reproducing the distributed electronic information, and a technology for distributing electronic information.
- Technology that uses a memory card with an electrically rewritable nonvolatile semiconductor storage device as a medium for distributing electronic newspapers, for example, distributing electronic newspapers to realize applications that can be called electronic newspapers with moving images The present invention relates to a technology effective when applied to a terminal device and a reproduction device of a distributed electronic newspaper. Background art
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-181803 discloses an electronic publishing system in which an optical disk is used as a memory medium to record electronic information containing video information on the medium, and the electronic information can be reproduced. .
- the present inventors have examined the portability of a terminal device for reproducing distributed electronic information, the immediacy of distributing electronic information, and simultaneously enabling access to a still image and a moving image.
- a terminal device for playing back distributed electronic information it is necessary to display a still image along with a document so that the still image can be freely switched to a moving image display.
- An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic information distribution terminal device that can efficiently perform an electronic information distribution service including document information and moving image information corresponding to the document information.
- the electronic information distribution terminal device (2A) stores the document information and the corresponding moving image information in a memory card (1) having an electrically rewritable nonvolatile semiconductor memory device.
- the electronic information to be distributed is stored and distributed, and the information transmitted via the communication interface (200) for transmitting the electronic information to be distributed is stored in a plurality of memory cards in advance. Holds the card stock (2 25) and distributes the electronic information by releasing the memory card in response to the distribution request of the electronic information only, and replaces the memory card inserted with the request with a new card. Use as stock (2 2 5).
- the inserted memory card will be used as new card stock, Only when a new memory card is purchased, the number of memory cards in the card stock decreases, and it is not necessary to frequently refill the memory card in the card stock. Since the electronic information to be written to the memory card is received via the communication interface, it can be used to distribute information that requires immediacy, such as newspaper information, and requires no effort to update the information to be distributed. Les ,.
- the memory card indicates the limit of rewriting electronic information.
- An information recording area (MEM 1) and a rewriting frequency, ie, a rewriting frequency recording area (MEM 2) are provided.
- the rewriting frequency reaches a predetermined value with respect to the rewriting limit.
- the use of the memory card as a new card stock (225) is terminated, and the number of times of rewriting is updated until the number of times of rewriting reaches the above-mentioned predetermined value with respect to the rewriting limit. Rewrite.
- an operation unit (205, 222, 226) for enabling selection of the type of electronic information requested to be distributed is provided.
- a billing means (206, 229) for collecting the price for distributing electronic information is added.
- An electronic information distribution terminal device that stores and distributes electronic information including document information and corresponding moving image information on a memory card having an electrically rewritable nonvolatile semiconductor storage device is a different viewpoint.
- a communication interface (200) a data buffer (411, 221) for temporarily storing electronic information supplied from the communication interface, and an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory
- a memory card provided with a semiconductor storage device is detachably mounted, and is stored in the data buffer in the mounted memory card.
- a memory card interface (410, 230) that separates and stores the document information held by the electronic information and the corresponding moving image information, and the electronic information to be stored in the memory card from the data buffer.
- Such an electronic information distribution terminal device has a data buffer for temporarily storing a plurality of electronic information supplied from the communication interface, and selects desired information from the electronic information stored in the data buffer. By collecting the price for distribution of the information at that time, it is possible to satisfy both the improvement of the information distribution service and the validity of the charge.
- the playback device for distributed electronic information (4) includes a memory card having an electrically rewritable nonvolatile semiconductor storage device, which is removably mounted, and a moving image corresponding to the document information read from the memory card together with the document information.
- a part of the information contained in the image information is displayed as a still image on the display unit (4003), and the displayed still image is displayed on the moving image based on the instruction from the operation unit (405, 413).
- the document information and a part of the information included in the corresponding moving image information are displayed as a still image on the display unit, and the displayed still image is reproduced as a moving image as necessary.
- the display information on the display form of the document information and the moving image information can be easily viewed, and more information can be displayed as needed.
- the distribution electronic information reproducing device (4) includes a communication interface (200) and data for temporarily storing the electronic information including the document information supplied through the communication interface and the corresponding moving image information.
- One storage form of electronic information in a memory card for facilitating access to the corresponding moving image information and document information is to store one of the separated moving image information and document information in a predetermined storage area (MEM 6 ) Is stored from the start address to the end address, and the other is stored from the end address to the start address of the predetermined memory area (MEM 6).
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the entire system for distributing electronic information.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a distribution source or distribution source of electronic information.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an example of a writing terminal as an example of a dedicated writing terminal or a home writing terminal.
- FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the transmission format of the electronic information subjected to the composition control, and FIG. 4B shows the storage format of the electronic information in the memory card.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an example of a portable display terminal.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a display control mode of document information and image information in the portable display terminal.
- FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of another display control mode of the document information and the moving image information in the portable display terminal.
- FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an example of a portable display terminal having a function as a home writing terminal.
- Fig. 9 shows a processing procedure mainly for billing when receiving distribution of electronic information. It is a flowchart which shows another example of an order.
- FIG. 10 is a plan view showing an example of the external configuration of the portable display terminal described in FIG.
- FIG. 11 is a plan view showing an example of an external configuration of an operation panel connected to the portable display terminal of FIG.
- FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a display mode in which the text display area and the still image moving image display area in the display unit of FIG. 10 can be selectively enlarged to the full display screen.
- FIG. 13 is a plan view showing another example of the external configuration of the portable display terminal.
- FIG. 14 is an example block diagram of a system in which a wide range of users can write required electronic information on a memory card used in a portable information terminal.
- FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a use form of a memory card when providing electronic information for a portable display terminal by a prepaid method.
- Fig. 16 is a block diagram of an example of a writing terminal that can be used by many people in a concentrated manner and can rewrite many memory cards in a short time.
- FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a user operation panel provided on a user interface provided in the writing terminal of FIG.
- FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a procedure of initial preparation for storing the written memory card in the card stock in the writing terminal of FIG.
- FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a procedure of providing information to a new memory card purchaser in the writing terminal of FIG.
- FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a procedure for providing information to a memory card owner user and a procedure for reusing a memory card inserted by the user in the writing terminal of FIG.
- FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing another example of the writing terminal.
- FIG. 22 is a block diagram of an example of a system for realizing a service that enables significant information to be written to a memory card in a local area.
- FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of an operation panel provided on a user interface of the writing terminal of FIG. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the entire system for distributing electronic information.
- Electronic information is digital information (digital information such as a kind of multimedia information) including document information and corresponding moving image information (also simply referred to as image information).
- a memory card 1 provided with an electrically rewritable nonvolatile semiconductor storage device is used as a storage medium.
- the memory card uses a non-volatile memory such as an EPROM, an EPROM, or a flash memory.
- the system shown in the figure realizes, for example, a kind of application that can be called an electronic newspaper with moving images.
- a newspaper database and a television database are used.
- Digital information including moving image information and document information is created from the latest information.
- the document information is character code information of a newspaper
- the moving image information is killed image information for a television corresponding to the newspaper article.
- image data stored in VTR video tape recorder
- Such electronic information for electronic newspapers can be prepared for several companies corresponding to each newspaper company.
- the above electronic information is stored on telephone lines, ISDN lines or PC-LAN, The electronic information is transmitted to the distribution terminal device via a line or the like.
- a dedicated writing terminal 2A and a home writing terminal 2B are representatively illustrated as electronic information distribution terminal devices.
- Terminals for distributing electronic information such as the dedicated writing terminal 2A and the home writing terminal 2B are terminals that store and distribute electronic information in the memory card 1.
- the electronic information transmitted thereto is written to the memory card 1 as a solid-state storage medium.
- the dedicated writing terminal 2A is a writing terminal that distributes electronic information as a vending machine
- the home writing terminal 2B is a home terminal such as a telephone, a facsimile, a cable TV receiver, and a personal computer.
- it can be realized as a terminal incorporated in a device used for personal use.
- the reproduction of the electronic information written in the memory card 1 is performed by the portable display terminal 4.
- the portable display terminal 4 can receive a function of receiving transmission information in the home writing terminal 2B and writing the received information to the memory card 1, and the like.
- the home writing terminal 2B and the portable display terminal 4 may be integrated.
- the portable display terminal 4 has a display, and provides the user (user) with the document information and the corresponding still image and moving image information in a visible manner.
- moving image information is understood as a concept that also includes audio data when necessary.
- FIG. 2 shows an example of a distributor 5 of electronic information.
- the document file 50 used when creating a newspaper is used as it is for the document information.
- the document information stored in the document file 50 consists of a set of character codes.
- the data format may be text or other format.
- VTR 51 recorded data which stores information used in television broadcasting corresponding to newspaper articles, is decoded by an encoder (compressor) 52.
- the information stored in the document file 50 and the image file 53 is synthesized by the synthesizing control unit 54 into a predetermined format that conforms to the transmission protocol or the information processing format in the writing terminal, and is transmitted.
- the content of the composition control is such that the corresponding document information and the moving image information are paired, the moving image information is assigned to the document information, a headline of the information is created, and the information is formed so that the portable display terminal 4 can easily display the information. This is called control for combining.
- FIG. 3 shows a writing terminal 2 as an example of the dedicated writing terminal 2A or the home writing terminal 2B.
- the writing terminal 2 shown in FIG. 3 uses a predetermined transmission path. It has a communication interface 200 connectable to the distribution source 5 of the electronic information.
- the communication interface 200 includes a reception buffer 201.
- the reception buffer 201 temporarily stores information input via the communication interface 200 in order to absorb a difference in data processing speed between the inside and outside of the writing terminal 2.
- the electronic information stored in the reception buffer 201 is separated into document information and moving image information by the separation circuit 202.
- the document information is a document file TF
- the moving image information is an image file GF.
- the document file TF and the image file GT are stored in the memory card 1 via the memory card interface 203.
- the memory card 1 is detachably mounted, and the document file TF and the image file GF are separately stored in the mounted memory card 1.
- Reference numeral 204 denotes a control circuit for controlling the entire system
- reference numeral 205 denotes an operation unit on which various operation buttons and the like are arranged
- reference numeral 206 denotes a billing processing unit for collecting a price required for distributing electronic information.
- the billing processing unit 206 performs processing such as collecting money and changing the frequency of the prepaid card.
- the billing processing unit 206 Of the usage information, such as identification information and billing information is returned to the distribution source 5 of the electronic information via the communication interface 200.
- Fig. 4 shows (A) the transmission format of the electronic information that has been combined and controlled, and (B) shows the storage format of the electronic information in the memory card.
- one transmission format includes a header 540, a document file TF, an identifier 542, an image file GF, an identifier 544, and a footer 545.
- the header 540, the identifiers 542, 544 and the footer 545 are of fixed length, and the header 540 is a start flag of the transmission format, the number of data words of the document file, the number of data words of the image file, And the index information of the image file GF and the document file TF.
- Identifier 5 is a start flag of the transmission format, the number of data words of the document file, the number of data words of the image file, And the index information of the image file GF and the document file TF.
- identifier 544 is code data indicating the end of one image file GF.
- a transmission format stores a document file TF and an image file GF that correspond to each other.
- the data of the document file TF and the image file GF are transferred, for example, in sync with the fe transmission clock, with 32 bytes as one bucket.
- identifiers 542 and 544 are assigned codes that are prohibited from being used in one bucket of the document file 541 and the field image file 543.
- Such a transmission format is generated by the combining control unit 54 in FIG.
- the memory card 1 is different from a file memory compatible with a magnetic storage device.
- the memory card 1 stores a document file TF in a predetermined data storage. Start address to end address of area
- the image file GF is stored from the end address to the start address of the predetermined data storage area. That is, the moving image information and the document information are physically isolated and held in a predetermined data storage area of the memory card 1.
- the data section 100 storing the document files TF1 to D4 and the image files GF1 to GF4 respectively has a data identification section 10 at the end.
- the data identification section 101 of the image file GF stores the identifier 544 and the end flag of the footer 545 included in the transmission format.
- the document file TF is stored from the top of the predetermined data storage area in the memory card 1 in the order of transmission, and the image file 5443 is stored in the location in the memory card 1. This is performed by storing the data from the lowest order in the fixed data storage area.
- the last data identification part 101 of each of the files TF and GF stores the identifiers 542 and 544 and the end flag of the footer 545.
- the document file and image file for which the end flag is enabled are the last transmitted document file and image file.
- the document files TF1 to TF4 are sequentially read from the top of the predetermined data storage area of the memory card 1. Each document file TF1 to TF4 is distinguished by the identifier of the data identification unit 101.
- Such reading is performed until the end flag of the enable level is detected from the data identification unit 101.
- the enable flag of the enable level is detected by reading the document file, the image files GF1 to GF4 are sequentially read from the bottom of the predetermined data storage area of the memory card 1, and the data identification unit 1 is read. 0 Until the enable level end flag is detected from 1 repeat.
- Each image file is distinguished by the identifier of the data identification unit 101.
- the memory card 1 may be a file memory compatible with a magnetic storage device.
- Sector management for storing document information and moving image information in sector units and maintaining correspondence between sector numbers and memory addresses. Tables need to be provided in non-volatile memory.
- the transmission format at this time does not have to be transmitted as a pair of the corresponding document file and image file as shown in Fig. 4.
- FIG. 5 shows an example of the portable display terminal 4.
- the portable display terminal 4 has a memory card interface 400 in which the memory card 1 is detachably mounted.
- the memory card interface 400 reads the document file TF and the image file GF from the memory card 1 in which the document file and the image file are separated and stored as described in FIG.
- the compressed image file GF is expanded by the expansion circuit 401.
- the expanded moving image information and the document information read out via the memory card interface 400 are supplied to the display control unit 402, and the mutually corresponding moving image information and document information are displayed on the display unit 400. Is displayed.
- Reference numeral 404 denotes a control circuit that controls the entire system
- reference numeral 205 denotes an operation unit on which various operation buttons are arranged.
- Information displayed on the display unit 403 can be output from an external output terminal 406 to an external recording device such as a VTR.
- FIG. 6 shows an example of a display control mode of the document information and the moving image information in the portable display terminal.
- the display control unit 402 includes some information contained in the moving image information corresponding to the document information read from the memory card 1 together with the document information.
- the information is displayed as a still image on the display unit 403, and the displayed still image is reproduced as a moving image based on an instruction from the operation unit 405.
- still image SP 1 and moving image DP 1 are images obtained from image information that forms a pair with document information (hereinafter also simply referred to as text) TC 1
- still image SP 2 and moving image DP 2 Is an image obtained from the video information paired with the text TC2.
- the still image SP 1 is displayed on the display section 400 in parallel with the display of the text TC 1.
- the still image SP 1 is switched to the moving image DP 1 without changing the text TC 1, and the still image is displayed again when a series of moving image display ends.
- the display returns to the SP 1 display state.
- the screen display is switched to the next item on the operation unit 405 and selected, the still image SP2 is displayed for the text TC2, and the instruction from the operation unit 405 is waited in the same manner as described above.
- the still image SP 2 is switched to the movie DP 2 and the movie display ends, and then the movie is returned to the still image SP 2.
- FIG. 7 shows another display control mode of the document information and the moving image information in the portable display terminal.
- the moving image display is instructed from the operation unit 405 while the text TC 1 and the still image SP 1 are displayed in parallel
- the static field SP 1 is enlarged to fill the display screen and the moving image is displayed at the same time.
- Enter display mode When the display of a series of moving images is completed, the image display area is reduced to return to the parallel display state of the text TC1 and the still image SP1.
- the screen display is switched to the next article on the operation unit 405 and selected, the text TC 2 and the still image SP 2 are displayed side by side, and waits for an instruction from the operation unit 405 in the same manner as described above.
- the image display area is enlarged and the display is switched to the moving image DP2. After the moving image is displayed, the display returns to the still image SP2.
- FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of a portable display terminal having a function as a home writing terminal.
- the portable display terminal shown in FIG. It comprises the circuit blocks of FIGS. 3 and 5.
- the memory card interface 410 shown in FIG. 8 has the functions of the memory card interface 203 shown in FIG. 3 and the memory card interface 400 shown in FIG. It has a buffer 4 1 1.
- the data buffer 411 is used to temporarily store multiple types of electronic information prior to writing to the memory card 1 when downloading multiple types of electronic information at once via the communication interface 200. Used.
- the control circuit 412 has the functions of the control circuit 204 in FIG. 3 and the control circuit 404 in FIG.
- the operation unit 4 13 has the functions of the operation unit 205 in FIG. 3 and the operation unit 405 in FIG.
- Information transmitted via the transmission path is received by the communication interface 200 and stored in the reception buffer 201.
- the information stored in the reception buffer 201 is separated into an image file GF and a document file TF by a separation circuit 202.
- the separated files TF and GF are temporarily stored in the data buffer 411, and then written to the memory card 1.
- Selection of electronic information to be written to the memory card 1 is performed by the operation unit 4 13.
- Information selection by the operation unit 4 13 can be positioned as selection of information to be downloaded or selection of information to be written to the memory card 1.
- the control circuit 4 12 downloads electronic information of the type specified by the operation section 4 13 via the communication interface 200.
- the control unit 412 automatically transmits the electronic newspaper information of each paper to be provided by the supplier such as electronic newspaper information during the night when the line usage fee is set low.
- the file is down-loaded via 0, separated into a document file TF and an image file GF, and stored in the data buffer 411 in advance. This operation can be performed every time according to the morning and evening editions issued by newspaper companies.
- the user selects a desired newspaper from the operation unit 4 13, and the corresponding electronic newspaper information is stored in the memory card.
- the data is written to the memory card 1 via the card interface 410.
- the individual billing for the electronic newspaper information by the billing processor 206 is generated by writing from the data buffer 411 to the memory card 1. Since the portable display terminal of this embodiment is used personally or at home, the billing by the billing processing unit 206 is performed online with the electronic newspaper publisher via the communication interface 200. Done. For example, when receiving a distribution of an electronic newspaper, the user can input a user identification code and a password from the operation unit 4 13, and can purchase the electronic newspaper information if it matches the registered user. The application and its details are returned to the electronic newspaper publisher via the communication interface 200.
- the user When receiving distribution of electronic newspaper information, the user inputs necessary information codes such as a user identification code and a password registered in advance from the operation unit 4 13. Information input from the operation unit 4 13 is transmitted to the transmission path by the control circuit 4 12 via the communication interface 200. The information transmitted via the transmission path is received by a host device (not shown) of a distribution source that provides the information. The host device identifies the information to be transmitted from the received information, and transmits this through the transmission path. The transmitted information is received by the communication interface 200. The user who has transmitted the necessary information gives a response as to whether or not the requested electronic newspaper information has been transmitted from the communication interface 200 to the host device via the operation unit 4113.
- necessary information codes such as a user identification code and a password registered in advance from the operation unit 4 13.
- Information input from the operation unit 4 13 is transmitted to the transmission path by the control circuit 4 12 via the communication interface 200.
- the information transmitted via the transmission path is received by a host device (not shown) of a distribution source that provides the information.
- the display of the electronic newspaper information written in the memory card 1 can be the same as that of the portable display terminal shown in FIG. Further, the electronic information received by the device in FIG. 8 is not limited to electronic newspaper information.
- FIG. 9 shows another example of a processing procedure mainly for billing when receiving distribution of electronic information.
- the user inputs a registration number such as a user identification code and a password from the operation unit (Step T1), and inputs the type of the purchased information from the operation unit (Step T2). If the above input is not approved in step T3, the user can return to step T1 by selecting continuation of processing. If the above input is approved in step T3, the selected information can be viewed (step T4), and then an instruction to save the viewed information in the memory card is issued in step T5. By selecting in, the electronic information is stored in the memory card (step T 6), and then the distribution processing of the electronic information is performed for charging (step T 7).
- FIG. 10 shows the external configuration of the portable display terminal 4 described in FIG.
- the portable display terminal 4 in FIG. 5 has the same basic external configuration as that in FIG.
- the portable display terminal 4 has a display area of a display section 403 on the front surface of the casing 210.
- the display area is a text display area and a display area for displaying a still image and a moving image.
- an operation unit 413 including information on a text display area and operation buttons for switching between a moving image and a still image is arranged.
- the interface connector 211 of the communication interface 200 for connecting to the information transmission path and the external operation panel for inputting character code information such as a user identification code password.
- FIG. 11 shows an external appearance of an external operation panel connected to the portable display terminal of FIG. As shown in the figure, the operation panel is connected to an input key 2 1 2 0 for inputting a personal identification code, an operation content display area 2 1 2 1 for displaying the input information, and a portable display terminal.
- Mobile terminal connector 2 1 2 2 When the portable display terminal shown in Fig. 10 is used as a home writing terminal, the user needs to input a necessary information code, an identification code of an individual registered in advance, and the like. . Use the input keys 2 1 2 0 to enter a selection code for electronic information, a personal identification code, and the like in multiple digits.
- the entered number string is displayed in the operation content display area 2 1 2 1. If the displayed contents are correct, press the key “E” to confirm the input data. After inputting necessary codes and the like, pressing the key “T” causes the control circuit 4 12 of the portable display terminal 4 to transmit the codes via the communication interface 200. On the other hand, the information transmitted from the distribution host device is received by the portable display terminal 4. The code for identifying the received information is displayed in the operation content display area 211. When the same information as the one requested by the user is transmitted, the user presses the key "S” and the predetermined electronic information is stored in the data buffer 411 of the portable display terminal 4 or the memory card 1 for the first time. Can be
- FIG. 12 shows an example in which the text display area and the still image / moving image display area in the display section 403 of FIG. 10 can be selectively enlarged to the full display screen.
- the area for displaying the image is made smaller than the text display area.
- large images may be required to be displayed. In such a case, the user can freely select a display format using the operation unit 4 13 of the portable display terminal 4. To be done.
- FIG. 13 shows another external configuration of the portable display terminal 4.
- the example shown in the figure includes a display section 403 in which a text display area and a display area for displaying a still image and a moving image are physically separated.
- the former is provided on the casing lid 210A, and the latter is provided on the casing body 210B.
- the operation unit 4 13 equipped with an operation panel and operation buttons for inputting code information has been integrated with the main unit 210B, and the operation panel connector 2 12 has been eliminated. Is a point.
- it is possible to realize a more powerful image display by dedicating a still image display area and selectively displaying a moving image in a text display area.
- FIG. 14 shows an example of a system configuration in which a wide range of users can write required electronic information to a memory card used in the portable display terminal 4.
- Information distribution sources 5 such as newspaper publishers, magazine publishers, broadcasting stations, and local governments are connected to a number of writing terminals 2 via communication lines (ISDN lines, CATV cables, wireless lines, etc.). According to the distribution source selection and the information request signal, the data for writing to the memory card is sent to each writing terminal 2. Alternatively, with respect to mass-media information such as newspapers, magazines, and televisions, the same data may be simultaneously transmitted to many writing terminals 2 at a certain time.
- the writing terminal 2 is designed to be used by a large number of people who are suitable for setting up stations, lobbies at the Horno Hotel, etc., schools, etc., and is suitable for setting up convenience stores, private stores, gasoline stands, etc. Those that are configured to be used by people as appropriate, those that are configured for individuals installed in homes, hotel rooms, etc. Can be considered.
- the former two can be positioned as the above-described dedicated writing terminal 2A and the like, and the latter can be positioned as the above-described home writing terminal 2B and the like.
- FIG. 15 shows an example of a usage form of the memory card 1 when providing electronic information for the portable display terminal 4 by a prepaid method.
- the data storage area of the memory card 1 is from the first area MEM 1 to the sixth area MEM 6.
- the memory address of each area is fixed.
- the storage capacity of the first area MEM1 to the fifth area MEM5 is set to be equal to or less than 1/10 of the sixth area MEM6.
- the sixth region MEM6, or the fifth region MEM5 and the sixth region MEM6 may be formed of a different type of nonvolatile memory device from the other regions.
- the fifth and sixth regions MEM5 and MEM6 are required to have a large capacity and a low storage cost, and the first to fourth regions MEM1 to MEM4 are required to be fast and completely non-volatile. Required.
- the first area MEM 1 is an area that can be erased and written only by the memory card manufacturer, and has written therein specification data such as the storage capacity of the memory card 1. By recording the guaranteed number of rewrites here, it is possible to operate the system using the memory card 1 within that range.
- the second area MEM2 is an area that can be erased, written, and read only by the writing terminal managed by the information seller, and data such as a password set by the information seller and the actual number of times of card rewriting are written. Using the above password, writing and erasing of the user in the third area MEM 3 is prohibited.
- Third area MEM 3 is an area that can be erased and written only by the writing terminal managed by the information seller, but is also readable by the user.
- Fourth area MEM 4 is an area where the user can erase and write, and data such as the user's personal identification number is written.
- Fifth area MEM 5 is an index of information provided This area is used to write data (name of provided information, amount of data, etc.).
- Sixth area MEM 6 is an area in which electronic information as provided information is written. Text information and moving image information (including audio information) are separately recorded. This sixth storage area constitutes a predetermined data storage area shown in FIG. 4 (B).
- the fifth area contains the type of data, that is, the type of compressed Z uncompressed, the type of text / image / video / audio, and the head address of the data for each type. It is also possible to set up.
- Figure 16 shows a writing terminal 2A that can be used by many people in a concentrated manner and can rewrite many memory cards in a short time.
- the write terminal 2A shown in FIG. 1 stores electronic information including document information and corresponding moving image information in a memory card 1 provided with an electrically rewritable nonvolatile semiconductor memory device.
- the communication interface 200 has a reception buffer 201. Electronic information supplied from the communication interface 200 or the package media interface 220 is temporarily stored in the data buffer 221.
- the data buffer 222 is composed of a large-capacity semiconductor memory or a magnetic storage device.
- the data compression circuit 222 coupled to the data buffer 222 compresses the non-compressed electronic information (for example, information captured by a digital camera) supplied from the package media interface 222 and buffers the data. Used to store in 1.
- the electronic information stored in the data buffer 222 is separated into document information and moving image information by a separation circuit 202.
- Document information is document file
- moving image information is image file
- memory card interface It is stored in the memory card 1 via 2 2 3.
- the memory card interface 2 2 3 allows a plurality of memory cards 1 to be mounted at the same time, and reads, erases, and writes data in parallel to the plurality of memory cards 1 mounted on it. It can be performed.
- the writing terminal 2A makes it possible to distribute electronic information in a vending machine.
- the memory card 1 When the memory card 1 is inserted, only the electronic information is sold, and the memory card 1 is sold together with the electronic information.
- a card mechanical system 224 for receiving the memory card 1 and discharging the memory card 1 in which electronic information is stored has a card stock 225.
- a user interface 2 26 that provides a user operation panel for the user to purchase electronic information and an administrator interface that provides an administrator operation panel for the administrator to manage the writing terminal. 2 2 7
- the user interface 222 and the administrator interface 222 constitute an operation unit.
- the billing processing unit 229 collects consideration required for distributing electronic information, and performs processes such as collecting money and changing the frequency of prepaid cards.
- the control circuit 228 controls the entire writing terminal 2A according to a preset program or the like.
- the data compression circuit 2 22 is unnecessary.
- FIG. 17 shows an example of a user operation panel provided by the user interface 222.
- the writing terminal 2A having the user operation panel is of a type that is used by many people in a concentrated manner, and the user operation panel is arranged in front of the writing terminal 2A.
- the user's operation panel includes a memory card slot 2 260, a memory card slot 2 2 61, a charge display section 2 2 62, a charge slot and change return port 2 2 63, and a memory card.
- 2 2 6 4 Frequency display area to display remaining frequencies 2 2 6 5 Displayable information name and number of frequencies required to sell it 2 2 6 6, Selection button of information name to purchase 2 2 6 6, New memory power purchase Button 2 2 6 7, designation of whether to change the name of the information to be purchased to the same or previous (If there is no operation, the same as the previous one and the continuation is selected) Button 2 2 6 8 and the information Demonstration screen 2269 for displaying the date and time of distribution, version, or demonstration of part of the information content is arranged.
- the operation panel for the administrator of the writing terminal 2A is covered with a cover 2270 with a key, and the inside of the cover 2270 is not shown, but the administrator can perform various operations.
- buttons, a keyboard and a display for making settings, a slot for loading package media, a slot for loading memory cards, etc. are provided.
- the memory card slot on the administrator's operation panel is used to insert memory cards that should be stored initially and to remove memory cards that have expired. Such a card slot can also be used as the memory card slot Z for user.
- the administrator operation panel may be arranged on the rear side opposite to the user operation panel.
- the writing terminal 2A described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17 takes in the electronic information provided from the information distribution source into the data buffer 221, via a communication line or a package medium.
- Electronic information is written in advance on a plurality of memory cards 1 and stored in card stock 2 25. That is, writing of electronic information to the memory card 1 is performed in parallel on a plurality of memory cards 1, and a plurality of the memory cards 1 on which the provided information has been written for each information name are stocked in the force stock 2 25.
- the memory card 1 of the card stock 2 25 is released to release the electronic card. Distribute information.
- the memory card 1 has an information recording area (MEM 1) indicating the limit of rewriting electronic information and a recording area (MEM 2) of the number of rewrites (rewrite frequency).
- MEM 1 information recording area
- MEM 2 recording area
- FIGS. 18 to 20 show an example of a procedure for distributing electronic information to obtain such an effect, and an example of a procedure for writing information to the memory card 1.
- FIG. 18 shows the initial preparation procedure for storing the memory card already written in the card stock 222.
- the information provided from the information distribution source 5 via the communication line or the package media is used to write the information to the writing terminal.
- the data is taken into the 2A data buffer 222 (step S 1).
- the data buffer 222 stores electronic information and its index data.
- a plurality of memory cards 1 are inserted into the card mechanical system 2 24 of the writing terminal 2 A for initial stock of the card stock 2 25 Step S 2).
- the memory card 1 used here is divided into the first area MEM 1 to the sixth area MEM 6 described in FIG.
- the first area MEM1 records the guaranteed number of card rewrites M0
- the second area MEM2 records the actual number of card rewrites M.
- the data of EM 1 and the second area MEM 2 are read out, and the forced rewrite count M 0 of the first area MEM 1, the card rewrite actual count M of the second area MEM 2, a preset number A (rewrite Is a constant such as a safety factor for ensuring the reliability of the memory card, and is set arbitrarily, for example, when M0-M ⁇ A as 100) or when the life of the memory card is taken into account. If the limit count is B and B—M ⁇ A, the memory card 1 will be expired and will not be stored in the memory card stock 2 25 (step S 3)
- step S 4 For memory cards that have not expired, the data in the second area MEM 2 is erased (step S 4), and the sales manager's password set in the writing terminal 2 A and the number of times the card has been rewritten are M +. It is updated to 1 and written (step S5). In this way, a plurality of actually usable memory cards 1 are stored in the memory stocks 25.
- step S6 the data in the third area MEM3 to the sixth area MEM6 of each memory card is erased (step S6), and the provided information is written in the fifth area MEM5 and the sixth area MEM6 (step S6).
- step S 7 Erasing and writing in steps S6 and S7 are performed on multiple cards (for example, 10 to 50 cards) depending on the capabilities of the card mechanical system 224 and the memory card interface 223.
- the selection of the information name can be performed automatically according to the program of the control circuit 228 or individually by the administrator using the operation panel for the administrator.
- the number of cards in the card stock 225 for each information name is, for example, 50 pieces for information A, 20 pieces for information B, 10 pieces for information C, etc. Alternatively, it can be determined separately according to the program set in the writing terminal 2A.
- Figure 19 shows the procedure for providing information to new memory card purchasers.
- a new button 2 2 6 7 is pressed by a user operation and a new fee is entered (step S 9)
- a memory card for each information name is selected according to the information name selected in the information name selection (step S 10).
- One memory card 1 is selected from the stock 2 25 (step S11).
- data such as the available remaining frequency (the number of writable information) NO—U, information name designation information, and writing date and time are written (step S 12).
- the memory card 1 is provided to the user.
- the N 0 is the available frequency set in advance in the sales fee of the memory card
- the U is the frequency (writing desired information frequency) corresponding to the price of the specified information.
- FIG. 20 shows a procedure for providing information to the memory card owner user and a procedure for reusing the memory card 1 owned by the user.
- data stored in each of the first area MEM 1 to the fourth area MEM 4 is read out (step S13)
- the memory for each information name is stored in accordance with the information name designation information stored in the third area MEM 3.
- One memory card 1 is selected from the card stock 225 (step S14).
- step S 15 If the number of writable frequencies N i is less than the desired information frequency U, an additional charge request is displayed (step S 15), If the additional charge is confirmed (step S16), one memory card 1 is selected from the memory card stocks 25 for each information name according to the information name designation information in the third area MEM3. (Step S14). In the third area MEM3 of the memory card 1 selected in step S14, the number of possible information writes Ni1-U is recorded. If additional fees are charged, the number of possible information writes, Ni + Add-U, is recorded, taking into account the frequency Add corresponding to the additional fees. Further, information such as information name designation information and writing date and time is written in the third memory area MEM 3 of the memory card 1.
- the data read from the fourth area MEM 4 of the inserted user's memory card 1 is transcribed (step S17), and the memory card is provided to the user. You. By performing the processing in this procedure, the provided information is not individually stored in the memory card inserted by the user, so that the desired information can be provided to the user in a short time.
- the following procedure is used to reuse the memory card inserted by the user.
- the card rewriting guarantee number M0 read from the first area MEM 1 of the user's memory card inserted in the writing terminal 2A, the card rewriting actual number M also read from the second area MEM 2, and a preset Based on the number A (for example, 100), it is determined that M0-M ⁇ A, or B-M ⁇ A if the rewrite limit number B is set separately from M0. If it is determined, the rewriting life of the memory card has expired, and the memory card 1 is excluded from being reused (step S18).
- the data in the second area MEM 2 is deleted (step S 19), and the sales manager's password set in the terminal 2 A and the card rewriting result The count is updated to M + 1 and written (step S20).
- the reusable memory card 1 is stocked (S21).
- the data from the third area MEM3 to the sixth area MEM6 of each memory card stocked as reusable is erased (S22) and provided to the fifth area MEM5 and the sixth area MEM6.
- Information is written (S23). Which type of provided information is to be written can be automatically determined according to the sales performance of the provided information.
- steps S22 and S23 can be erased and written in parallel according to the capabilities of the mechanical system 222 and the memory card interface 222.
- steps S22 and S23 can be erased and written.
- the information name can be automatically selected according to the program of the control circuit 228, or individually by the administrator using the administrator operation panel.
- the data of which information name is to be written to how many memory cards 1 at the same time depends on the difference between the set number of stocks for each information name and the number of stocks at that time, and the program set in the writing terminal 2A. Can be determined. In this way, the memory card 1 with the provided information data written therein can be replenished with the card stock 2 25.
- FIG. 21 shows another example of the writing terminal.
- the writing terminal 2A-1 shown in the figure is different from that in FIG. 16 in that the only external interface for receiving electronic information is the communication interface 200, The difference is that they do not have the card stock 225 of Ricard, but instead write and sell electronic information individually on the memory card input by the user.
- the electronic information stored in the data buffer 222 is separated into document information and moving image information by a separation circuit 202.
- the document information is set as a document file
- the moving image information is set as an image file, and stored in the memory card 1 via the memory card interface 230.
- the memory card interface 230 allows the memory card 1 to be inserted, and reads, erases, and writes data to the memory card 1 inserted in the memory card.
- the writing terminal 2A-1 of this embodiment receives the insertion of the memory card 1 and sells only electronic information.
- the card mechanical system 231 receives the insertion of the memory card 1 and stores and releases electronic information in response to the insertion.
- a user interface that includes a user operation panel that allows the user to purchase electronic information, and an administrator interface that provides an administrator operation panel that allows the administrator to manage the writing terminal 2 3 3 is provided.
- the user interface 2 32 and the administrator interface 2 3 3 constitute an operation unit.
- the control circuit 234 controls the overall control of the writing terminal 2A-11 according to a preset program or the like.
- the writing terminal 2A-1 receives, via a communication line, information provided by the information distribution source into the data buffer 221, stores the data, and stores the specified information in the inserted memory card 1. Write the name information data and provide it to the user. Since other configurations are the same as those in FIG. 16, the same reference numerals are given to circuit blocks having the same functions as those in FIG. 16 and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- Fig. 22 shows an example of a system configuration for implementing a service that allows significant information to be written to the memory card 1 in a local area (limited place).
- Limited locations can include trains, planes, halls, stadiums, schools, hospitals, and so on.
- Server 6 and writing terminal 2 A— 2 Is connected via a LAN (local area network) or the like, and the data for writing to the memory card held by the server 6 is usually sent to the individual terminals 2A-2 in parallel.
- a small and inexpensive writing terminal 2A-2 is installed for each seat of a train, an airplane, a hall, a stadium, a school, and the like, and the user can write to the memory card 1 at his / her own seat.
- each writing terminal 2A-2 is interfaced with a LAN line by a channel selection unit 240.
- the electronic information transmitted from the LAN line via the channel selection unit 240 is temporarily stored in the reception buffer 241, and the electronic information stored in it is separated by the separation circuit 242 into image files and documents.
- the file is separated and supplied to the memory card interface 243.
- the memory card interface 2 43 isolates the image file and the document file and writes them to the memory card 1 as described above. Operations such as selection of electronic information are given from the user interface 244.
- the control unit 245 controls the channel selection unit 246, the separation circuit 242, and the memory card interface 243 according to the instruction from the user interface 244.
- the fee handling part of the writing terminal 2A-2 is unnecessary.
- there is no data buffer in the writing terminal 2A-2 because it is not necessary to collectively store provided information data temporarily.
- this system by providing a communication interface and a large-capacity buffer memory in the server, it is possible to write information provided by newspaper companies.
- FIG. 23 shows the user interface of the writing terminal 2A-2 shown in FIG. 2 shows an example of the configuration of an operation panel provided in the base.
- the user operation panel is located in front of the writing terminal.
- the user operation panel has a memory card entrance and exit, a frequency card display section that displays the remaining frequency of money information received in advance, such as a memory card's pre-paid card, and sales.
- a display section 2 4 4 2 for possible information names and the number of sales required, and a selection button 2 4 4 3 for the information name to be purchased are provided.
- the date and time or version of the information may be displayed, or a demonstration of a part of the information may be displayed.
- the purchaser inserts his / her memory card 1 and obtains the electronic information.
- the process of writing electronic information to the inserted memory card separately is unnecessary by releasing the memory card 1 of the card stock 2 25 in which electronic information is stored in advance.
- the information distribution service can be promptly performed.
- the inserted memory card is used as a new card stock 225, so when only a new memory card 1 is purchased, the number of stock cards only decreases, and It is not necessary to refill the memory card frequently.
- the memory card 1 has a recording area MEM 1 for information indicating the limit of rewriting of electronic information (the guaranteed number of card rewrites M 0 or the maximum number of rewrites B) and a recording area MEM for the number of rewrites (the number of actual rewrites M) 2, when rewriting the electronic information to the memory card 1,
- the memory card 1 is terminated from being reused with the card stock 25, and the number of rewrites is updated until the number of rewrites reaches the predetermined value.
- the reliability of the information distribution can be maintained under the circumstances that the number of rewritable times of the information in the nonvolatile semiconductor memory device of the memory card 1 is limited.
- the expired memory card 1 can be collected and replaced without the user being conscious of it, thereby preventing the memory card 1 from being undesirably expired. Reliability can be improved.
- Operation unit for enabling selection of the type of electronic information requested to be distributed
- the data distribution service collects the value of the information and distributes it. This can satisfy both the improvement of the cost and the relevance of charging.
- a data buffer 411 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided, and a data buffer 2 for temporarily storing electronic information supplied from the communication interface 200 as shown in FIG.
- the provision of 21 makes it possible to reduce the time from the request for distribution of electronic information to the completion of the writing of the electronic information to the memory card 1.
- the portable display terminal 4 for playing back the document information and moving image information has the document information and moving image information. No circuit means is required for separating the data, and the portability of the portable display terminal 4 can be increased.
- the document information held in the storage means and a part of the information included in the corresponding moving image information are displayed as a still image on the display section 403, and the displayed still image is required.
- the separation of the document information and the moving image information may be performed by a portable display terminal (reproducing apparatus of distributed electronic information).
- the image information and the document information are stored in the memory card without being separated on the storage area.
- the specific configuration of the user interface is not limited to the above embodiment.
- the present invention provides a terminal device for distributing newspaper information with moving images, a device for reproducing newspaper information with moving images, and a storage medium for storing electronic newspaper information. It can be applied to memory resources.
- electronic information for distribution, reproduction, and storage is not limited to newspaper information with videos, other periodicals information, book information, etc.
- the present invention can be applied to a device for distributing and reproducing electronic information.
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