WO2008004795A1 - Cadre d'image électronique et son procédé de gestion - Google Patents

Cadre d'image électronique et son procédé de gestion Download PDF

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WO2008004795A1
WO2008004795A1 PCT/KR2007/003212 KR2007003212W WO2008004795A1 WO 2008004795 A1 WO2008004795 A1 WO 2008004795A1 KR 2007003212 W KR2007003212 W KR 2007003212W WO 2008004795 A1 WO2008004795 A1 WO 2008004795A1
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Yo-Han Oh
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Emtrace Technologies, Inc.
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  • the present invention relates to an electronic picture frame, and more particularly to an electronic picture frame and a method of managing the electronic picture frame for providing contents such as a still image, a moving image, etc., and additional information such as date, time, weather, etc. at the same time, and for cumulatively observing the existence and the movement pattern of a user by using a sensor installed in a predetermined position of the electronic picture frame and outputting the results by using a multiple display panel.
  • desktop picture frames are used in which images or pictures such as a family picture, etc. are framed for display.
  • the number of pictures which can be shown by a desktop picture frame is limited. Also, it is bothersome to replace the existing picture with a new picture in order to see the new picture.
  • An electronic picture frame has been developed. An electronic picture frame reads image files from a recording medium storing a plurality of image files and shows them on a display.
  • FIG. 1 is an internal block diagram for describing a customary electronic picture frame.
  • an electronic picture frame comprises a recording medium control unit (101), a display (103), a key input unit (107) and a control unit (109).
  • the recording medium control unit (101) interlocks with a recording medium (105) or includes the recording medium (105), and the recording medium (105) stores image files desired to be shown on the display (103).
  • the control unit (109) receives commands giving the order to the image files stored in the recording medium (105) from a user through the key input unit (107). Also, the time period to be shown on the display (103) is also given to each image file to which the order was given, and the showing time period is received at the control unit (109) through the key input unit (107).
  • the control unit (109) controls the recording medium control unit (101) in order for image files to be read according to the user' commands received from the key input unit (107).
  • the recording medium control unit (101) is controlled by the control unit (109), and it reads image files from the recording medium (105) according to the orders given by the user' commands and transmits them to the control unit (109).
  • the control unit (109) shows the received image files on the display (103) according to the showing time period set by the user.
  • the customary electronic picture frame has the recording medium control unit (101) for activating the recording medium (105), i.e. a recording medium engine unit, and thus, its size is large. Also, since the customary electronic picture frame is used in very limited fields, its function is too simple compared to the costs for producing it.
  • FIG. 2 is a view for describing a monitor having a function of the customary electronic picture frame.
  • Fig. 3 is a block diagram for describing the constitution of a liquid crystal display monitor for performing the function of an electronic picture frame. Referring to Figs.
  • the monitor having the function of the customary electronic picture frame comprises a liquid crystal panel (110) converting various electric information generated at various devices into visual information by using the variation of the penetration rate of the liquid crystal depending on the applied voltages to display them; an exterior case (120) wherein the liquid crystal panel (110) is accommodated and supported; an electronic picture frame function button (135) being installed at one side end of the exterior case (120) and displaying image files on the liquid crystal panel (110) according to the condition of the button as to whether it is pushed or not; a memory (140) wherein image files to be displayed on the liquid crystal panel (110) are stored; a micro processor (150) detecting whether the electronic picture frame function button (135) is pushed and displaying the image files stored in the memory (140) on the liquid crystal panel; and a monitor input terminal (160) receiving data from a PC body (200) or other devices like a digital camera.
  • a liquid crystal panel (110) converting various electric information generated at various devices into visual information by using the variation of the penetration rate of the liquid crystal depending on the applied
  • the electronic picture frame function button (135) is installed in addition to a plurality of function buttons used for controlling conditions of a monitor such as screen brightness, contrast, tuning, RGB (Red, Green and Blue) control, vertical/horizontal size control, position control, etc., or it changes firmware of a monitor to perform the function of an electronic picture frame by using the above plurality of function buttons.
  • the monitor further includes an auxiliary power (180) supplying power to the liquid crystal display monitor when the monitor is turned off, in order to operate the monitor even if it is not turned on, and a remote control is adopted to easily display the desired image files.
  • auxiliary power 180
  • the monitor having the function of an electronic picture frame is used for simply displaying image files, and has the basic function of an electronic picture frame only. Accordingly, it has been criticized that since the customary electronic picture frame is operated by using partial functions of a computer only, its functionality in real life is insufficient. Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an electronic picture frame and a method of managing the electronic picture frame for providing contents such as a still image, a moving image, etc., and additional information such as date, time, weather, etc. at the same time by using a multiple display panel.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an electronic picture frame and a method of managing the electronic picture frame which have the function of remote protection of children or seniors by recognizing the adjacent situation of a user with the electronic picture frame by cumulatively observing the existence and the movement pattern of the user by using a sensor installed in a predetermined position of the electronic picture frame, and transmitting the results to a predetermined terminal.
  • an electronic picture frame comprises a display unit having at least two display panels for each separately displaying different data; a user interface unit for connecting with the electronic picture frame or a server providing the data to be displayed on the display panels; and a control unit conducting data communications with the electronic picture frame or the server by interlocking with the user interface unit, managing the data received from the electronic picture frame or the server by separately parsing them based on the display panels, and controlling the output toward the display unit.
  • an electronic picture frame comprises a human body detecting sensor for detecting the movement pattern of an approaching user; a control unit accumulating the detection results of the human body detecting sensor on a predetermined time basis, generating life pattern information assuming the user' life pattern on an hour and date basis based on the accumulated results information, and judging the user' state according to the current detection results of the human body detecting sensor based on the life pattern information; and a display unit for indicating the user' state.
  • the method of managing the electronic picture frame of the present invention enhances users accessibility to information by providing image data and additional information, i.e. one-shot information such as time, weather, news, stock information, etc., which are necessary in real life, through an electronic picture frame having a plurality of display panels.
  • image data and additional information i.e. one-shot information such as time, weather, news, stock information, etc.
  • the present invention enables the remote protection of children or seniors by installing a human body detecting sensor for detecting a user at the front part of the electronic picture frame, accumulating information on the existence of the user detected by the sensor on an hour, date and day basis, calculating the probability that the current user is detected by the human body detecting sensor, judging whether the user' behavior pattern is in a normal state or dangerous state based on the calculation results, and outputting the judgment results on the screen of the electronic picture frame or transmitting the results to a registered mobile terminal.
  • FIG. 1 is an internal block diagram for describing a customary electronic picture frame.
  • FIG. 2 is a view for illustrating the external appearance of the computer monitor implementing the function of the customary electronic picture frame.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of the monitor illustrated in Fig. 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram for describing a system for managing an electronic picture frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a block diagram for describing main functions of the electronic picture frame illustrated in FIG. 4.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram for describing a system of an electronic picture frame according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram for describing the main functions of the electronic picture frame illustrated in FIG. 6.
  • FIG. 8 is a flow chart for describing a method of managing an electronic picture frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGs. 9 and 10 are charts for describing the detection results of a human body detecting sensor and the life pattern information of a user according to the embodiments of the present invention. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
  • An electronic picture frame is a display apparatus with a desktop structure, having functions of display and graphic display.
  • the above display function is for sequentially providing a plurality of still images taken by a cellular phone camera, digital camera, etc.
  • the graphic display function is for providing text or graphic life information, e.g. additional information such as stock, weather, news, etc in real time.
  • a TFT LCD panel can be used, but it is obvious that if necessary, a TN (Twisted Nematic) LCD, a CTN (Complementary TN) LCD, an STN (Super Twisted Nematic) LCD, a DSTN (Double Layer Super Twisted Nematic) LCD, and an FSTN (Film Super Twist Nematic) LCD can be used.
  • a TN (Twisted Nematic) LCD a CTN (Complementary TN) LCD
  • STN (Super Twisted Nematic) LCD a DSTN (Double Layer Super Twisted Nematic) LCD
  • FSTN Feilm Super Twist Nematic
  • display elements for the display and the graphic display can be embodied as panels including curved surfaces and colors depending on the design of the life information display apparatus, i.e. size and shape.
  • FIG. 4 is a view for describing a system for managing an electronic picture frame for providing life information with an electronic picture frame of the present invention.
  • the system for managing an electronic picture frame comprises a user terminal (201) for conducting new member signing up of a user, apparatus registration of an electronic picture frame (200), and registration of image data such as a still image, a moving image, etc. to be displayed on the electronic picture frame (200) on- line, and setting a service for displaying at least one of stock, weather, news and time information as additional information along with the image data; an Internet server (203) for managing an Internet protocol for the on-line connection of the user terminal (201), conducting registration and authentication of the electronic picture frame (200) and an on-line connected member, and transmitting the image data and the additional information to the electronic picture frame (200) in response to the display service setting; and a contents provider server (205) for storing the image data uploaded by the authenticated member by matching it with the electronic picture frame, collecting the additional information from the outside, and providing the image data and the additional information to the Internet server (203) in response to the display service setting.
  • a user terminal (201) for conducting new member signing up of a user, apparatus registration of an electronic picture frame
  • the electronic picture frame (200) conducts the display corresponding to the image data and the graphic display corresponding to the additional information.
  • the electronic picture frame (200) includes an LCD panel for the display and an OLED panel for the graphic display.
  • the image data is, for example, multimedia contents including at least one of a still image, a moving image or a Flash image.
  • the additional data is information used in real life such as weather, news, stock, time, etc. provided in graphic form including text form.
  • the display service setting set by the user terminal (201) indicates the setting of a display method for optional additional information and the image data to be displayed on the electronic picture frame (200).
  • the display method for the image data includes the order to display the image data, i.e. image, displaying time period, and method for replacing images (e.g. methods such as Fade In, Fade Out, Overlap or Shift, etc.).
  • the above display method can be suggested by the contents provider server (205), and the contents provider server (205) provides a terminal application for the display service setting to the user terminal (201). Also, the contents provider server (205) can provide additional information having the same content in different graphic forms, and it is selected depending on the user' taste.
  • the electronic picture frame (200) is basically connected on-line to receive additional information in real time.
  • the additional information is information, which does not need to be provided in real time, such as date information, time information, map information (a world map, a domestic map, or a map of specific country)
  • the electronic picture frame (200) can be directly connected with the user terminal (201).
  • the user terminal (201) stores image data and additional data. Also, it would be preferable to connect the electronic picture frame (200) and the user terminal (201) with a USB port.
  • FIG. 5 is a block diagram for describing main functions of the electronic picture frame of the present invention.
  • the electronic picture frame (200) comprises a communication unit (307) for conducting Internet connection based on the Internet protocol; a control unit (305); a memory (309) for storing the image data and additional information according to the storage management control of the control unit (305); a first driver (311); and a second driver (313).
  • the control unit (305) conducts data communication with the Internet server (203) by interlocking with the communication unit (307), requests the apparatus authentication of the electronic picture frame (200) to the Internet server (203), and separately parses image data and additional information from the Internet server (203) based on the authentication results to store and manage them, and to control the display output.
  • the first driver (311) provides the image data to a first display panel for the display in response to the display output control of the control unit (305), and electrically activates the first display panel.
  • the second driver (313) provides the additional information to a second display panel for the graphic display in response to the display output control of the control unit (305), and electrically activates the second display panel.
  • USB connection of the electronic picture frame (200) for connecting with the user terminal (201) off-line is possible, and the communication unit (307) can further include a protocol for the USB connection.
  • the apparatus authentication of the electronic picture frame (200) is an identification number for a mutual authentication, which is pre- stored in the electronic picture frame (200) and the Internet server (203), and the identification number is an ID code given when the product is made, and is data pre-stored in the memory (309).
  • the first driver (311) includes a function of turning on/off a backlight for activating an LCD panel according to the control command of the control unit (305).
  • the second driver (313) includes a function of power control for activating an OLED panel.
  • the display unit includes at least one display panel forming a ticker line at one part of the display panel, setting a plurality of ticker widgets to be displayed through the ticker line, and displaying them according to the schedule made by a widget manager.
  • a key input unit (303) which was not yet explained, is provided as a means, which can change the display management algorithm of the control unit (305), and by which display patterns for image data or additional information are transformed by a user.
  • the key input unit (303) maintains the currently displayed image data by transforming the displaying time period set by the user terminal (201), or changes weather information provided as additional information to news or stock information.
  • the control unit (305) includes a widget manager for managing data in the form of a widget set differently depending on the display panels, and providing lists of the data in the form of thumbnails.
  • the electronic picture frame further includes a state notice unit receiving a notice signal from the widget manager if predetermined new data is received through the user interface, and outputting it in at least one form between visual and auditory forms.
  • the electronic picture frame (200) includes an identification number, e.g. ID information for apparatus authentication, and the ID information is attached or shown at the one side of the electronic picture frame (200) in order for a user to easily recognize it. Or, when power is initially supplied to the electronic picture frame (200), the ID information for authentication can be provided to a first display panel or a second display panel.
  • the Internet server (203) requests the input of the ID information for authentication to the user terminal (201) based on the results of the new member signing up and authentication.
  • the user inputs the identification number, which is attached on the housing surface of the electronic picture frame (200), or provided on the display panel.
  • the Internet server (203) conducts authentication of the identification number after receiving the identification number input by the user terminal (201).
  • the user notifies the completion of authentication to the user terminal (201). Then, the user patches at least one image data taken by a cellular phone camera or a digital camera to the user terminal (201). Also, the user orders display management for a service setting in response to a request for setting a display service of the Internet server (203).
  • the display service setting as described above, can set the displaying time period, displaying intervals, and method for replacing images (e.g. Fade In, Fade Out, Overlap, etc.) for image data provided to a first display panel, and can select the type, graphic, etc. of the additional information.
  • the user uploads a plurality of image data pre-stored in the user terminal
  • the Internet server (203) provides the member information and the ID information of the electronic picture frame (200) to the contents provider server (205), and subsequently transmits image data and additional information.
  • the contents provider server (205) stores and manages the image data and additional information by matching them with the member information and the ID information.
  • the contents provider server (205) collects real time information such as weather information, news information, stock information, etc. corresponding to the additional information from the outside, and processes the collected information as additional information with a predetermined pattern.
  • the process of the additional information is transforming the additional information to a graphic which meets the user' taste and can be emotionally combined with the electronic picture frame (200), and it is a graphic pattern which is arbitrarily selected by a system manager or a contents provider.
  • the user supplies rated power to the electronic picture frame (200), and connects the electronic picture frame to the Internet.
  • the Internet connection is conducted by an Internet connector (317). If the electronic picture frame (200) connects with the Internet server (203) though the Internet, the Internet server (203) receives the identification number of the electronic picture frame (200), i.e. the ID information for authentication.
  • the Internet server (203) conducts authentication of the ID information for authentication.
  • the authentication judges whether the ID information for authentication is the same as the ID information set by the user terminal (201).
  • the ID information for authentication can be made of graphic ID information such as a two-dimensional bar code, a three-dimensional bar code, etc., and here, the identification number should be recognized as a broad concept.
  • the contents provider server (205) extracts pre-stored picture information based on the apparatus authentication results and the member information. Also, the contents provider server (205) extracts service setting information set by a member. The contents provider server (205) provides pre-stored image data and additional information to the Internet server (203) according to the service setting information.
  • the Internet server (203) transmits Internet information to the electronic picture frame (200) based on an Internet protocol, i.e. TCP/IP.
  • the Internet information includes image data and additional information as well as transmission data based on the Internet protocol.
  • the transmission data includes a discernment code for discerning between image data and additional information, and an error prevention code for preventing an error during the data transmission.
  • the Internet information can be provided as compressed information, e.g. information compressed by MPEG-4.
  • the electronic picture frame (200) further includes an algorithm for compression release.
  • the Internet information is transmitted to the communication unit (307) through the
  • the communication unit (307) receives the Internet information transmitted from the Internet server (203) based on the Internet protocol. The received information is provided to the control unit (305). The control unit (305) discerns between image data and additional information by parsing the Internet information.
  • the control unit (305) stores the image data and the additional information in the memory (309) after sorting them. Memory The sorting in the memory is done by address. Also, the control unit (305) gives commands in order to operate the first driver (311) and the second driver (313). In response to the command of the control unit (305), the first driver (311) supplies power to the LCD backlight of the first display panel. The control unit (305) transmits the image data stored in the memory (309) to the first driver (311), and the first driver (311) transforms the image data to data for an LCD display. The information transformed as above is provided to the first display panel, and the display is performed.
  • the control unit (305) transmits the additional information pre-stored in the memory (309) to the second driver (313).
  • the second driver (313) transforms the additional information to data for an OLED display, and provides it to the second display panel.
  • the graphic display is performed with the second display panel.
  • the electronic picture frame (200) is made in the form of a semi cylinder having a hemispherical end portion.
  • one side has a planar structure and the first display panel is arranged in the center of the plane.
  • the second display panel is arranged at the end of one side, and the key input unit (303) is arranged at the end of another side.
  • the electronic picture frame (200) configured as above can be embodied as a desktop or wall-hanging electronic picture frame.
  • the second display panel is made of an OLED, and if power is not supplied to the second display panel, its color is the same as the surface color of a housing (301). Thus, after stopping the operation of the second display panel, it is possible to use only the first display panel.
  • the second display panel is for providing additional information, and provides real time information necessary in real life. Thus, a user can directly access real life information through the second display panel.
  • the first display panel provides image data according to the user' taste and can provide a dynamic display according to the display service setting.
  • (200) is made in the form of a cylinder, and the first display panel and the second display panel are arranged along the outer circumferential surface of the cylinder.
  • the housing (301) enables the outer circumferential surface to rotate 180 degrees, so that a user can selectively see the first display panel and the second display panel.
  • the electronic picture frame (200) described above can be used lengthwise or widthwise by optimizing its cylindrical structure. Additionally, the electronic picture frame (200) can arrange the key input unit (303) by using one side of the cylindrical structure.
  • the electronic picture frame (200) according to the present invention can be embodied in the form of a cylinder, a hemisphere, a cube, etc., and can be disposed on a desk or hung on the wall, so that it can be easily applied to the interior design in real life.
  • the electronic picture frame system has a function of detecting an urgent situation of a user by installing a sensor for detecting a human body inside the front part of the electronic picture frame, notifying the signals detected by the sensor to a specific region through the wired/wireless Internet, accumulating the detection results of the sensor, and assuming the movement pattern of the user.
  • a human body detecting sensor applied to the present invention an infrared sensor is used for assuming the behavior pattern of the user on an hour basis, or a heat detecting sensor is used for detecting the temperature variation of the user' body along with the user' behavior pattern on an hour basis.
  • the infrared sensor and the heat detecting sensor are used at the same time, or if a plurality of electronic picture frames are used for detecting the user' behavior pattern, the subject matter of the present invention will not be changed.
  • the behavior pattern on an hour basis represents the pattern of the user' movement on an hour, day and month basis.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram for describing a communication type electronic picture frame according to the present invention.
  • the electronic picture frame (301) comprises a frame (303) in a predetermined form; a display panel (305) for displaying an arbitrary screen being arranged inside of the frame (303); a control button (309) for transmitting a user' control signal to the one side of the frame (303); a human body detecting sensor (311) for detecting a user' movement pattern; and a communication line (307) receiving the arbitrary screen on-line, and transmitting the user' control signal and the detection results of the human body detecting sensor (311) on-line.
  • the communication line (307) is connected with an Internet server (323) and a contents server (325) through a communication network (321).
  • the electronic picture frame (301) configured as above is connected one-line, e.g. to the Internet, and receives a pre-set arbitrary screen from the contents server (325) through the Internet.
  • the contents server (325) stores and manages an arbitrary screen designated by a user.
  • the management of the arbitrary screen includes the time management for transmitting the screen to the display panel (305) and selection of the screen to be transmitted, the authentication management of the electronic picture frame, user information management, screen output control by the control button (309), etc.
  • the detection results of the human body detecting sensor (311) are transmitted to the contents server (325), and notified to a plurality of authenticated manager terminals. It would be appropriate that the family, guardian, etc. of the user of the electronic picture frame become the authenticated managers. Thus, the authenticated manager terminals managed by the family, guardian, etc. are connected with the communication network (321) by being arranged away from the electronic picture frame (301).
  • the detection results of the human body detecting sensor generates the user' life pattern information, and the authenticated manager terminals can transmit messages to the display panel (305) in response to the user' life pattern information.
  • the messages can be text information, graphic information, voice information, etc.
  • the user' life pattern information is generated at the electronic picture frame (301) or at the contents server, and is provided to the authenticated managers. That is, using the human body detecting sensor (311), the electronic picture frame (301) cumulatively manages the user' movement pattern and can generate the user' life pattern information based on the cumulatively managed user' movement pattern. Or, the contents server (325) assumes the user' movement pattern based on the detection results of the human body detecting sensor (311) provided by the electronic picture frame, and can generate the user' life pattern information base on the assumption.
  • the user' life pattern information includes analysis information analyzing the user' movement detected by the human body detecting sensor (311) on an hour, date, day, month, year, weather, event, etc. basis, and judgment results judging whether the user' life pattern is in the normal range.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram for describing the main constitution of the electronic picture frame according to the present invention, and an embodiment that the electronic picture frame generates a user' life pattern information will be described.
  • the user' life pattern information can be generated by the contents server as well, but in order to avoid the repetition of the explanation, this embodiment will define the generator of the user' life pattern information as the electronic picture frame only.
  • the electronic picture frame comprises a text management unit (411) for OSD processing text information to the display panel (305); a graphic management unit (413) for providing an electronic picture frame screen to the display panel (305), or displaying an arbitrary screen provided from the authenticated manager terminals; a data storage unit (403) storing time information corresponding to the detection signal of the human body detecting sensor (311); a program storage unit (405) storing a program for generating user' situation pattern information corresponding to the detection results of the human body detecting sensor (311), and a program for system management; a communication unit (407) for performing data communication with the Internet server (323) and the contents server (325) based on the protocol accessible to the communication network (321); a control unit (401) for parsing the data come through the communication unit (407), transmitting the corresponding data to the text management unit (411) and the graphic management unit (413) based on the parsing results, selectively outputting the electronic picture frame screen according to the user' setting, and loading the user' life
  • the data storage unit (403) searches the name and version information of the data included in the header of the data, stores them after determining whether to update, and provides the data to the display panel determined according to the type of the data.
  • the type of the data includes at least one of data provided to the main part of an LCD display panel, data provided to the ticker line of the LCD display panel, and data provided to the main part and the ticker line of the LCD display panel at the same time.
  • the control unit (401) interlocks with a sensor driver (409) for receiving the output results of the human body detecting sensor by activating the human body detecting sensor (311), and connects with an authentication key generation unit (417) for giving the identification number of the electronic picture frame. Also, the input end of the control unit (401) connects with the key input unit (415) in order for a user to selectively output an electronic picture frame screen.
  • the key input unit (415) temporarily sets the displaying order, displaying time period, etc. of a plurality of electronic picture frame screens provided by the contents server (325), i.e. the screens pre-set by the user.
  • the authentication key generation unit (417) can use a DIP switch with a predetermined bit as an encrypted key for setting the identification number of the electronic picture frame. If necessary, the encrypted key of the authentication key generation unit (417) can be provided from the data storage unit (403).
  • Fig. 8 is a flow chart for describing the method of managing the electronic picture frame according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the electronic picture frame performs system initialization by entering step S501.
  • the system initialization connects the electronic picture frame (301) with the communication network (321), completes the authentication procedure for the electronic picture frame (301), and completes the registration of screen information to be displayed on the electronic picture frame (301) by a user. Also, it completes system synchronization and authentication to connect an authenticated manager terminal of an authenticated manager, who is regarded as a guardian of the user, with the communication network (321), and to receive the user' life pattern information from the contents server (325).
  • the electronic picture frame screen pre-set by the user is displayed on the display panel (305) with predetermined rules.
  • the predetermined rules include the displaying order, displaying time period, etc. of the screen provided based on the user' setting.
  • the human body detecting sensor (311) installed inside the front part of the electronic picture frame (301) judges whether the user is positioned in front of the electronic picture frame (301), and an infrared sensor, a heat detecting sensor, etc. are used for the sensor.
  • the human body detecting sensor (311) judges whether the user approaches the electronic picture frame. For example, the human body detecting sensor (311) judges whether the user entered the room where the electronic picture frame (301) is fixed, or whether the user is positioned in the living room where the electronic picture frame (301) is fixed. That is, the electronic picture frame (301) receives the detection results from the human body detecting sensor (311) by entering step S503.
  • FIG. 9 is a graph for describing the detection results of the human body detecting sensor. As illustrated, the graph comprises a time axis (horizontal axis) and a date axis (vertical axis), and the time axis applies one of second units, minute units and hour units as described above.
  • the data storage unit (403) detects the user' existence on a set time basis (second, minute, hour), accumulates the results on a date basis (Dl, D2, D3 ). Thus, as illustrated, it is detected that on the date of Dl, the user exist for the time of from Tl to T4 (exist in the radius able to be detected by the human body detecting sensor of the electronic picture frame), does not exist for the time of T6, and the user exists again for the time of from T5 to T7.
  • Such operations are performed by step S505 counting the signal detected by the human body detecting sensor on a time basis, or by step 507 counting the signal, which was not detected by the human body detecting sensor, on a time basis.
  • control unit (401) detects the user' existence using the human body detecting sensor (311) on an hour basis, and stores the detection results in the data storage unit (403) on an hour and date basis.
  • the count information performed in the previous step is stored as well.
  • the control unit (401) may expand the data analysis by sorting the detection results on a day basis.
  • the control unit (401) accumulates data on an hour and date basis based on the detection results of the human body detecting sensor.
  • opaque horizontal bars indicates how long the human body detecting sensor (311) has detected the user. That is, the time that the user was positioned in the position able to be detected by the human body detecting sensor (311) is counted and stored. Then, the control unit (401) activates the program storage unit (405) by entering step S511.
  • the control unit (401) receives a program for generating the user' life pattern from the program storage unit (405).
  • the control unit (401) reads the detection results of the human body detecting sensor stored in the data storage unit (403) by activating the program for generating the user' life pattern.
  • the control unit (401) accumulates the detection results on a time, date and day basis based on the detection results of the human body detecting sensor, which have been accumulated so far.
  • the control unit (401) classifies the accumulated data regarding the detection results on a time, date and day basis by calculating them by percentage. That is, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the accumulated data is classified on an hour basis (Tl, T2, T3 ...) and on a date basis (weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday).
  • the probability that the user is detected by the electronic picture fame (301) is 87%. Then, the probability is 92% at the same time (Tl) tomorrow, which is Sunday. If the user is continuously not detected by the human body detecting sensor (311) today (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday), it can be considered that the user is in a state of danger. On the other hand, although the user should not be detected at the time of TlO and Tl 1 on weekdays, if the user is detected by the human body detecting sensor (311), it can also be considered that the user is in a state of danger.
  • the electronic picture frame (301) generates the user' life pattern information based on the detection results of the human body detecting sensor, and transmits it to the contents server (325) through the communication network (321).
  • the user' life pattern information can be uploaded on a set time basis, and the contents server (325) collects the user' life pattern information provided from the electronic picture frame (301) in real time. That is, after storing the detection information of the human body detecting sensor in the data storage unit (403) on a predetermined time basis, the control unit (401) generates the user' life pattern information based on the program for generating the user' life pattern information of the program storage unit (405).
  • the user' life pattern information generated as above is transmitted to the contents server (325), along with the identification number provided by the authentication key generation unit (417).
  • the contents server (325) accumulates the user' life pattern information based on the identification number of the electronic picture frame in real time.
  • the contents server (325) judges whether the detection results detected by the human body detecting sensor are within the normal range of the user' life pattern.
  • the aforesaid normal range means the reference value of the user' life pattern information, and it is judged whether the probability that the user is detected by the human body detecting sensor on an arbitrary date and at an arbitrary hour exceeds the pre-set reference value. For example, when the probability that the user is detected by the human body detecting sensor is more than 80%, if the user is not detected by the human body detecting sensor (311), it can be considered that the detection results exceed the normal range.
  • the probability that the user is detected by the human body detecting sensor is lower than 30%, if the user is detected by the human body detecting sensor (311), it can also be considered that the detection results exceed the normal range.
  • the reference value can be defined with the empirical value, and can be set by the system manager.
  • the contents server (325) can judge whether the life pattern of the current user is within the normal range, and according to the judgment result, the contents server may generate a warning message as in step S517, or may generate a message for notifying that the user is in a normal state as in step S521. Message generation is memory data pre-stored in the contents server (325).
  • the contents server (325) transmits a message for notifying the user' current state to the au- thenticated manager terminal, and the authenticated manager can provide a real time message to the contents server (325) depending on the contents of the message.
  • the contents server (325) transmits the message provided by the authenticated manager terminal to the electronic picture frame (301).
  • the contents server (325) provides the message of the authenticated manager requiring the immediacy to the communication unit (407) of the electronic picture frame (301) through the communication network (321) based on a predetermined communication protocol.
  • the control unit (401) parses the received message from the communication unit (407), judges whether the received message is text or graphic, and enables the text management unit (411) or the graphic management unit (413) according to the judgment result.
  • the display panel (305) displays the message provided by the authenticated manager terminal.
  • the message provided by the authenticated manager terminal is a message requiring immediacy, and if the human body detecting sensor (311) currently detects the user, the authenticated manager can transmits a greeting message and so on.
  • the user' life pattern information according to the present invention can be generated by not only the electronic picture frame, but also the contents server (325). That is, the electronic picture frame (301) detects only the user' presence with the human body detecting sensor (311), and provides the detection results to the contents server (325) in real time by loading them to the communication network (321). The contents server (325) stores the detection results on an hour, date and day basis and manages them. Also, by activating the program for generating the user' life pattern information pre-stored in the contents server (325), the contents server calculates the probability that the user is detected by the human body detecting sensor on an hour, date, day basis.
  • the user' life pattern information calculated as above judges whether the current detection results from the human body detecting sensor (311) of the electronic picture frame (301) are normal or not. That is, the contents server (325) judges whether the fact that the user is present at the current time (current day and date) is normal or represents danger, and transmits the judgment results to the authenticated manager terminal.
  • the authenticated manager terminal can transmit a message requiring immediacy to the electronic picture frame (301), or perform wired/wireless telephone communication based on the judgment results of the contents server (325).
  • the electronic picture frame or the contents server judge whether the user at the current time is in a state of danger or not, but the authenticated manager also can arbitrarily judge if the user is in a state of danger based on the detection results of the human body detecting sensor. For example, when the authenticated manager refers to the detection results of the human body detecting sensor, if the user has been detected for a long time although the user is usually not detected for such long time, the authenticated manager can confirm whether the user is in a state of danger with a message requiring immediacy or wired/wireless telephone communication.

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Cadre d'image électronique et son procédé de gestion. Cette invention concerne une unité d'affichage constituée d'au moins deux panneaux d'affichage affichant chacun séparément des données différentes; une unité d'interface utilisateur connectée audit cadre électronique ou à un serveur fournissant les données à afficher sur les panneaux d'affichage; et une unité de commande assurant des communications de données avec le cadre d'image électronique ou le serveur par interverrouillage avec l'unité d'interface utilisateur ou le serveur par analyse distincte en fonction des panneaux d'affichage, et commandant la sortie vers l'unité d'affichage.
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