WO2023189897A1

WO2023189897A1 - Information processing device and system

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Publication number: WO2023189897A1
Application number: PCT/JP2023/011109
Authority: WO
Inventors: 優一青地; 浩美兼子; 秀明川口; 昌之上杉
Original assignee: 株式会社セガトイズ
Priority date: 2022-03-31
Filing date: 2023-03-22
Publication date: 2023-10-05
Also published as: TW202407532A; JP2023149287A

Abstract

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

Description

Information processing equipment and systems

The present invention relates to an information processing device and system that can execute content.

It has a plurality of sheet bodies formed in a book shape, a touch pen that performs touch operations on the information carrier, and a storage device that stores content information including output content according to the operation. An information processing device described in Patent Document 1 is conventionally known, which is configured to be able to output corresponding visual information and sound information on a monitor by performing a touch operation on a symbol or pattern written on the sheet body. .

According to the above-mentioned document, content stored in a storage device can be operated using the sheet body and a touch pen, but the sheet body is a sheet body on which the aforementioned symbols and patterns are printed, and corresponding thereto. Since it is necessary to provide a storage device for storing content information such as visual information and sound information to be outputted by the sheet, the information carrier becomes large and heavy, and costs increase. Since it needs to be used while connected to the side, it has the disadvantage of complicating the structure.

Patent No. 3120085

The present invention provides for smooth and easy acquisition of content information in a device that operates content displayed on a monitor using a display medium having predetermined information regarding the content and an operation pen that can touch the display medium. Our goal is to provide information processing devices and systems that can.

In order to solve the above problems, an information processing system of the present invention includes an operating device for operating content, an information processing device, and a content server, and the operating device includes at least a dot for operating and acquiring content. The content server includes a reading means for optically reading the dot information from a display medium containing the information, and the content server includes a content storage device storing content information corresponding to the display medium, and a content storage device that transmits the content information to the information processing device. content information providing means, the information processing device having a storage device for storing content information acquired from the content server, and analyzing dot information read from the display medium by the reading means. an operation detection means for detecting an operation of the operation device on the display medium, an operation control means for operating content according to the operation of the operation device, an output means for outputting the content, and an operation detection means for detecting an operation of the operation device on the display medium; and content information acquisition means for acquiring content information corresponding to.

The display medium has a content acquisition unit including dot information for executing an operation of acquiring corresponding content information from the content server, and the content information acquisition means reads the content acquisition unit by the reading unit. It may be configured to acquire content information when an operation is detected.

In the display medium, the content acquisition units are arranged at a plurality of locations, and the content information acquisition unit reads and reads the plurality of content acquisition units arranged on the display medium by the reading unit in a preset order. The content information may be acquired when the content information is detected.

The display medium may be formed with a guide section that assists in reading a plurality of content acquisition sections arranged in a predetermined order.

A plurality of content acquisition sections and a guide section may be provided in a ring shape.

A plurality of content acquisition units and guide units may be arranged in a straight line.

The display medium is a picture book on which the dot information is printed, the dot information constitutes a part of a picture in the picture book, and the display medium allows the reading device to touch-operate the pictures in the picture book. Accordingly, it may be configured such that predetermined dot information constituting a picture can be read.

On the other hand, the information processing device of the present invention is an information processing device that executes content operated by an operating device, and includes a storage device storing content information and at least dot information for operating and acquiring the content. reading means for optically reading the dot information from the display medium; and operation detection means for detecting the operation of the operating device on the display medium by analyzing the dot information read from the display medium by the reading means. , comprising an operation control means for manipulating the content in accordance with the operation of the operating device, an output means for outputting the content, and a content information acquisition means for acquiring content information corresponding to the display medium from the content server. It is characterized by

By configuring the content server to be able to acquire content information related to the content to be operated using a display medium and reading device, content information can be acquired smoothly and easily, and the configuration of the display medium can be simplified and reduced in cost. can do.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an information processing system in this embodiment. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a terminal system. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a content book according to the present embodiment, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of description of an operation page on which content operations are performed. (A) and (B) are diagrams showing examples of descriptions in a content book in which handwriting operation control is performed. (A) and (B) are diagrams showing examples of descriptions of content books in which content acquisition operations are performed. (A) and (B) are a perspective view and an exploded perspective view showing an operation aid. (A) is a side cross-sectional view of a main part showing how the operation aid is used, and (B) is a diagram showing how the lever operation is read by the operating pen. (A) is a model diagram showing an operation case, and (B) is a model diagram showing an example of the operation case in a state where a content book and an operation pen are set. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main body device. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an operating pen. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a content server. FIG. 3 is a processing flow diagram showing content information acquisition processing.

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

The terminal system includes a main unit 10 that is an information processing device, an information display medium (display medium, information carrier) 30 consisting of a picture book owned by a user, a reading device 20 that reads information from the information display medium, and an output device. The main device 10 can download content information corresponding to the information display medium 30 from the content server 40 and output the downloaded content via an output device 60 such as a monitor. Further, the terminal system (main device 10) operates the content output to the output device 60 using an operation unit consisting of the information display medium 30 and a reading device 20 that reads information from the information display medium 30. It is configured so that it can be done.

The content server 40 stores content information corresponding to the information display medium 30, and transmits content information corresponding to the information display medium 30 operated by the user in response to a request from the terminal system (main device 10) side. It can be provided on the main body device 10 side. Further, the content server 40 is configured to be able to perform authentication control to determine whether or not content information can be downloaded when there is a request for content information from the terminal system side. The details will be described later.

Next, an example of the configuration of the terminal system will be described based on FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a user's terminal system.

As shown in FIG. 2, the terminal system in this embodiment includes a main device (user terminal) 10, an operating pen (reading device, operating device) 20, and a monitor (output device, display) 60. The operation pen 20 and the information display medium 30 on which dot information readable by the operation pen 20 is printed constitute the operation unit that operates the content.

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, as an example of the information display medium 30, a content book (book, picture book) 30 in which dot information (dot code) related to content information is printed on a normal picture book is used. Using. The detailed configuration of the content book 30 will be described later.

The operating pen 20, which is an example of a reading device constituting an operating unit, has a reading section (information reading means, reading means) 21a that is provided on the pen tip side and is capable of optically reading dot information printed on the content book 30. A cable is connected to a sensor section (sensor) 21c (described later), a click switch 21e provided on the pen tip, and

operation buttons

21d, 21d arranged at the end opposite to the pen tip or near the grip section. A possible terminal section (not shown) is provided, and the dot information read from the content book 30 using the reading section 21a and the movement (movement in three axis directions and angular velocity) detected by the sensor section 21c are provided. The configuration is such that information regarding the click switch 20e and operation information of the operation button 21d can be transmitted to the main body device 10 connected by wire or wirelessly.

Note that the sensor section 21c includes a motion sensor such as an acceleration sensor and a gyro (angular velocity) sensor. The sensor section 21c may use a 6-axis sensor including a 3-axis acceleration sensor and a 3-axis acceleration sensor in addition to the 3-axis sensor.

According to the operating pen 20 having this configuration, it is possible to perform a reading operation of reading dot information printed on the content book 30, perform an operation of shaking the operating pen 20 (moving operation, swinging operation), and operate the operating button. By pressing the click switch 20d or the click switch 20e, the content output to the monitor 60 can be manipulated.

The reading operation of reading the dot information printed on the content book 30 by the operating pen 20 is preferably a reading operation (touch operation) in which the pen tip of the operating pen 20 contacts (touches) the content book 30. are possible, but are not limited to this. For example, a non-contact reading operation may be performed in which the reading section 21a provided on the pen tip side of the operating pen 20 is brought close to a position where the dot information printed on the content book 30 can be optically read. Hereinafter, the operation of reading dot information using the operating pen 20 will be referred to as a touch operation for convenience, but this includes either contact or non-contact operation.

Note that the reading device 20 is not limited to an operating pen as long as it is configured to be able to read dot information included in the information display medium 30, and may also be a mouse or other operating tool equipped with a reading section that can optically read dot information. It may be.

Incidentally, the operation unit may be configured to include a separate operation case 70 that functions as a controller (operation tool) by setting (accommodating) the content book 30 and the operation pen 20. The specific configuration of the operation case 70 will be described later.

The monitor 60, which is an example of an output device, is connected to the main device 10 side by wire or wirelessly, and is configured to display video (images) and also output audio from an integrally provided speaker. Thereby, the monitor 60 displays an image corresponding to the content included in the content book 30 in response to the operation of the operation unit, in other words, the touch operation of the operation pen 20 on the content book (picture book, display medium) 30. It can output sound.

Note that the output device 60 is not limited to being communicably connected to the main device 10 by wire or wirelessly, but may be formed integrally with the main device 10. Further, the output device 60 may be any device that has a screen and/or a speaker capable of displaying content, and may be a projector or the like that projects an image.

In the main device 10, content information corresponding to a content book 30 owned by the user is stored in a storage device described later, and the content information output to the monitor 60 is dot information printed on the corresponding content book 30. It is linked with In other words, the content information stored in the main device 10 is related to the dot information (content operation information) printed on the content book 30 and the content such as video and sound that is actually executed based on the specific dot information. It is configured by linking information (content output information). Incidentally, since a large number of content books 30 can be prepared depending on variations of content, the dot information printed on the content book 30 also includes information for identifying which content book 30 it is. .

As a result, the main body device 10 receives dot information read by touching the content book 30 using the operating pen 20, and responds to the received dot information (in response to the operation of the operating pen 20). ) Content operation control for manipulating the content being output to the monitor 60 is configured to be executable.

According to this configuration, the main body device 10 can detect the operation of the operation pen 20 on the content book 30 anywhere without installing the content book 30 at a specific location of the main body device 10. , the operability of content using the operation unit (content book 30 and operation pen 20) is improved. A specific example of content operation control will be described later.

Next, an example of content operation control using a content book and an operation pen will be described based on FIGS. 3 to 5. FIG. 3(A) is a diagram showing an example of a content book of this embodiment, FIG. 3(B) is a diagram showing an example of description of an operation page on which content operations are performed, and FIG. ) and (B) are diagrams showing examples of descriptions in a content book in which handwriting operations are performed, and FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing examples of descriptions in a content book in which content acquisition operations are performed. It is.

The content book 30 used as an information display medium includes dots that can be optically read by the operation pen 20 on some of the objects (pictures, etc.) such as pictures, line diagrams, and characters printed on a sheet (paper). Information is provided, and by reading the dot information with the operating pen 20, it is possible to detect which pattern or the like has been touched with the operating pen 20. Further, the content book 30 shown in FIG. 3 is provided with an attachment (operation aid) 31 that turns the operation pen 20 into a joystick. The attachment 31 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3(B), the picture book that is the content book 30 has pictures A to D printed thereon as pictures (objects) consisting of characters, objects, figures, letters, etc. In addition, invisible dot information printed with ink or the like that is difficult to see with the naked eye or dot information with low visibility is printed on some of the patterns A to D. As a result, the content book 30 is configured so that, from the user's perspective, there is almost no difference from a normal picture book or the like.

This dot information includes at least information for identifying the content book 30, and information about which page and which position of the identified content book 30 was touched, in other words, which page and which position of the identified content book 30 was touched. Information (content operation information) that can identify whether a picture (object) has been touched is included.

Further, the dot information only needs to be configured to be readable by the operation pen (reading device) 20, and the dot information may be printed on the sheet body side regardless of whether it is visible to the naked eye or not. It may be provided by other means (such as embossing).

As a result, the main device 10 (control unit thereof) reads the dot information provided on some of the pictures, figures, characters, etc. printed on the content book 30 owned by the user using the operation pen 20. When it is detected that (touch operation has been performed on a specific pattern etc. with the operation pen), the monitor 60 displays a screen corresponding to the touch operation point (dot information) based on the content information stored in the storage device. It is configured to be able to execute content operation control that outputs content operations.

To explain the above example in detail, for example, the content information stored on the main device 10 side includes information that is output when a touch operation (content operation information) of a pattern A consisting of a picture of a specific character is detected. As related information, specific content output information is stored (associated), which consists of audio information in which a corresponding character speaks a specific word, and video information in which a character displayed on the screen performs a predetermined movement. . In this case, when it is detected that the picture A of the content book 30 has been touched using the operating pen 20, the main body device 10 (content operation control) controls the It is configured to output audio information and video information to the monitor 60.

Content operation control outputs specific audio information and video information when a picture is touched, as well as a game in which you can simulate shopping by touching the products listed in the content book 30, and a monitor. It may be configured such that a simple racing game can be executed by manipulating the position of the character displayed on the screen 60. Other operation examples using content operation control will be described below.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the content book 30 is provided with a handwriting space S in addition to a pattern containing dot information, and within the handwriting space S, the entire target area is invisible or invisible. Low dot information is printed. The dot information arranged in the handwriting space S includes at least positional information in the handwriting space S, and the main body device 10 determines which position on the handwriting space S the operation pen 20 touched; The touch pen 20 is configured to be able to detect what kind of operation trajectory the operation pen 20 follows.

Thereby, when it is detected that the user has operated the operation pen 20 to draw a line diagram in the handwriting space S, the main device 10 (the control unit thereof) can draw a line diagram in the handwriting space S. Drawing a line diagram (picture, text, etc.) on the monitor 60 by outputting (displaying) the line diagram on the monitor 60 in real time according to the operation trajectory of the operation pen 20 (executing handwriting operation control) It is configured so that it can be done.

According to this configuration, by touch-operating the operation pen 20 to draw a line diagram on the handwriting space S of the content book 30, the line diagram is not left on the content book 30 side, but the line is drawn only on the monitor 60. Can draw diagrams. Therefore, it is economical because it is possible to draw on the monitor 60 many times without consuming paper, and it is also possible to copy the drawings drawn in the handwriting space at hand on a large screen on the monitor 60. , children can enjoy drawing without getting bored.

In addition, near the handwriting space S of the content book 30, as shown in FIG. A color setting section 32 and a color setting section 33 for changing the color of the line are provided. The thickness changing unit 32 and color setting unit 33 are each provided with dot information including instructions for changing the thickness and color attribute information of lines drawn on the monitor 60.

Thereby, when it is detected that the predetermined thickness changing section 32 or the color setting section 33 has been touched by the operation pen 20, the main device 10 (the control section thereof) can control the touch operation to determine the touch operation. It is configured so that color attributes (thickness and color) can be changed depending on the information. Similarly, it may be possible to switch between line types such as solid lines and dotted lines.

Further, near the handwriting space S of the content book 30, as shown in FIG. 4(A), a stamp section 34 may be provided to display a preset stamp on the monitor.

As a result, when a touch operation on a predetermined stamp section 34 is detected by the operation pen 20, the main device 10 (the control section thereof) displays a stamp corresponding to the read dot information on the monitor 60 ( output). According to this configuration, stamps and the like corresponding to the contents of the content book (picture book) 30 can be easily and freely displayed on the monitor, so that even a child who cannot draw well, for example, can use the handwriting space S. You can enjoy the operation.

Further, near the handwriting space of the content book 30, as shown in FIG. 4(B), a template section (draft section) 36 is provided that displays a preset template (draft) on the monitor.

Thereby, when a touch operation on a predetermined template section 36 by the operation pen 20 is detected, the main device 10 (the control section thereof) can display the corresponding template on the monitor 60. It is configured. According to this configuration, the user can draw a picture by tracing the template (along the template) by executing the handwriting operation control with the template displayed on the monitor 60. It is possible to practice drawing repeatedly at a low cost, and it is also suitable for children to practice drawing.

Furthermore, near the handwriting space of the content book 30, as shown in FIG. A section 37 is provided. The object operation section 37 is provided with dot information including an instruction to move the display position of the selected object (picture, stamp, etc.) on the monitor vertically and horizontally.

As a result, when a touch operation on the moving part by the operation pen 20 is detected, the main device 10 (control unit thereof) performs a touch operation on an object such as a picture or a stamp displayed on the monitor. The object is configured so that it can be moved (operated) within the monitor screen according to the contents of the object operation section 37.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, the content book 30 is connected to the content book 30 via the network when the main body device 10 does not store content information corresponding to the content book 30 owned by the user. A content acquisition unit (download start unit) 38 that includes dot information for acquiring (downloading) content information from the content server 40 is provided.

Thereby, when a touch operation (download start operation) on the content acquisition unit 38 by the operation pen 20 is detected, the main device 10 (control unit thereof) develops the content related to the content book 30 used by the user. The content information acquisition control is configured to execute content information acquisition control for acquiring content information necessary for this purpose from a content server 40 connected via a network. Details of content information acquisition control (processing) will be described later. The content acquisition unit 38 is included in the entire content book 30 so that downloading of the content information can be started by touching any part of the content book 30 with the operating pen 20. Also good.

According to this configuration, even if the main body device 10 does not store content information corresponding to the content book 30 in advance, the user can download the content information corresponding to the newly acquired (purchased) content book 30 via the network. It can be obtained from the connected content server 40. That is, the content book 30 itself only needs to be printed with dot information for detecting content operations (touch operations) as well as the patterns that make up a normal picture book, etc., and content related to images and sounds to express the content. There is no need to distribute storage devices (storage media) containing information. That is, the content book 30 to be purchased by the user can be manufactured at a lower cost.

Note that the content information acquisition control is performed by providing a plurality of (four in the illustrated example)

content acquisition units

38A, 38B, 38C, and 38D in the content book 30, as shown in FIG. 20 may be configured to start downloading content information when it is detected that a plurality of content acquisition units are touched in a preset order (download start operation).

At this time, as shown in FIG. 5B, a guide (assistant) is provided near the content acquisition units 38A to 38D to guide the sequential touch operation of the plurality of content acquisition units 38A to 38D with the operation pen 20. ) is formed with a guide portion 39 having convexes and convexities. According to this configuration, by moving the pen tip of the operation pen 20 along the guide section 39, the user can smoothly read the plurality of content acquisition sections 38A to 38D in a preset order.

At this time, since the content acquisition sections 38A to 38D and the guide section 39 are arranged in an annular shape as shown in FIG. 5(B), the user moves the operation pen 20 along the annular guide section 39. By making the contents go around several times, the content acquisition units 38A to 38D can be made to go around in order no matter where reading starts.

According to this configuration, for example, when downloading content information, an announcement is made to urge the operation pen 20 to rotate around the annular guide portion 39 many times, thereby downloading the content information. Since the child can concentrate on operating the operating pen 20 even while the child is waiting, the child can wait without getting bored.

Incidentally, the plurality of content acquisition units 38A to 38D may be arranged in a ring, or arranged in a line (straight line), in a wavy line, in an arc, or in a triangular or square shape. They may be arranged along the outer periphery of the figure. In this case, the guide section 39 may be formed in a line (straight line) shape, a wavy line shape, or an arc shape so that reading operations can be performed along the arrangement of the plurality of content acquisition sections 38A to 38D. Or, it is formed along the outer periphery of a figure such as a triangle or square.

Note that the information display medium is not limited to the content book 30 described above, as long as it is a display medium on which dot information is readable by the operation pen 20. For example, in addition to a card on which a picture or the like containing dot information is printed (written) or a sheet-like member, it may also be a tablet terminal displaying a picture, line diagram, etc. containing dot information.

Next, the specific configuration of the content book and the operation pen (operation unit) will be explained based on FIGS. 6 to 8. 6(A) and (B) are a perspective view and an exploded perspective view showing the operation aid, and FIG. 7(A) is a side sectional view of the main part showing how the operation aid is used, FIG. 7(B) is a diagram showing a reading mode of a lever operation using an operating pen.

As shown in the figure, on the end side of the content book (information display medium) 30, the tip end side of the operating pen 20 provided with the reading section is pivoted so as to be operable with a lever, so that the operating pen 20 can be operated. An operation aid (attachment) 31 is provided that allows use as a joystick. Note that the operation aid 31 may be provided separately from the content book 30, such as provided on the operation case 70 side to be described later, or provided with a dedicated device.

The operation aid 31 has a pivot support 31A that supports the pen tip of the operation pen 20 so that it can be tilted forward, backward, left and right (or 360 degrees), and inside the pivot support 31A, An operation reading section 31B is provided for reading (detecting) that the operation pen 20 is tilted.

The shaft support 31A has a first support 46 formed in a bowl shape (annular shape) open in the vertical direction, and configured such that the tip end of the operating pen is inserted and supported on the inner circumferential surface side of the first support 46. a second support 47 that is formed in a cylindrical shape that is open in the vertical direction and supports the first support 46 in a manner surrounding the circumferential surface of the second support 47; a third support 48 that surrounds and supports the second support 47 on its inner peripheral surface side; and a third support 48 that is attached and fixed to cover the upper side of the third support 48. (See FIGS. 6(A) and 6(B)).

The first support body 46 has a pair of

first swing shafts

46a, 46a protruding from its side surface, and a shaft that can swing up and down (back and forth) on the inner peripheral surface side of the second support body 47. It is configured to be supported.

The second support body 47 has a pair of

second swing shafts

47a, 47a protruding from its side surfaces, and a shaft that is swingable in the left-right direction on the inner peripheral surface side of the third support body 48. It is configured to be supported. Further, the second support body 47 has first shaft supports 47b, 47b, which are a pair of holes, formed in a direction perpendicular to the second swing shaft, so that the first swing shaft can be pivoted. It is composed of

In addition, when the tip (reading section 21a) of the operating pen 20 is inserted into the lower surface side of the second support body 47, the second support 47 fits with at least a portion of the tip of the operating pen 20. A regulation hole is formed for regulating the axial rotation of the inserted operation pen 20. In the illustrated example, the grooves are formed so as to fit with the tip side of the operating pen 20 at every 90°.

The third support body 48 has a pair of second shaft supports 48b, 48b, which are grooves that are open at the top, formed on the inner peripheral surface thereof, and can support the

second swing shafts

47a, 47a. It is composed of Further, the third support body 48 has the operation reading section 31B provided at a mortar-shaped bottom portion formed on the lower surface side thereof. The details will be described later.

The cover body 49 covers the first support body (and 2 support body) can be accommodated (attached) in the third support body in a state where the third support body can be rotated through 360°.

According to this configuration, by inserting the pen tip of the operating pen 20 into the pivot support 31A, the operating pen 20 can be used as a joystick that can be tilted. As a result, if there is content that requires lever operation using a joystick or the like, there is no need to prepare a new dedicated operating tool, so it is possible to improve operability while keeping costs lower.

In addition, by using the operation aid 31 to enable the operation pen 20 to be used as a joystick controller, the operation pen 20 can be used for operations such as freely moving objects displayed on the monitor 60, racing games, etc. Content that is difficult to operate using touch operations alone becomes easier to operate.

Furthermore, by providing the operation aid 31 directly on the side of the corresponding content book 30, even if the user purchases the content book 30 that requires operation with a joystick, there is no need for a separate operation tool. Usability (convenience) is improved because it is possible to reliably prevent a situation in which the content using the content book 30 cannot be fully operated.

The operation reading section 31B arranges dot information that can be read by the reading section 21a of the operation pen 20 on the lower surface side (dot information installation section) of the third support formed in a mortar shape (funnel shape). It is made up of. The operation reading section 31B also detects that when a lever operation (tilting operation) is performed using the operation pen 20 as a joystick, the distance from the tip (reading section 21a) of the operation pen 20 to the dot information reading surface is within a predetermined range. A sloped surface is formed so that it is maintained. That is, the operation reading section 31B is composed of a circular bottom surface 31B1 located at the center and an annular sloped surface 31B2 that slopes downward toward the bottom surface (see FIG. 7(A)).

Further, the operation reading section 31B is configured by a plurality of first boundary lines 51 formed radially from the bottom surface 31B1 and one or more second boundary lines 52 formed concentrically with the circular bottom surface 31B1. , the inclined surface 31B2 is divided into a plurality of areas (16 areas in the illustrated example), and the operation reading section 31B (each area on the inclined surface 31B2 and the bottom surface 31B1) shows the position of the operating pen 20. Dot information is installed to detect whether the device has been operated on.

In the illustrated example, the inclined surface of the operation reading section 31B is divided equally by the eight first boundary lines, so that the initial state when the operation pen 20 is inserted straight into the operation aid 31 (spindle support 31A) From the position (the position where the dot information on the bottom surface is read), lever operations can be identified in a total of eight directions: up, down, left and right, as well as diagonal directions such as upper right, upper left, lower right, and lower left when viewed from above. Furthermore, by dividing the inclined surface of the operation reading section 31B by one of the second boundary lines, the inclination of the lever operation in each direction can be divided into two stages and identified. (See Figure 7(B)).

According to this configuration, the operation reading section 31B is located at the operation position of the operation pen 20, which can be used as a joystick (lever operation tool) by inserting the tip side into the shaft support 31A (operation aid 31). (lever operation position, tilted position) (see FIGS. 7(A) and (B)).

Based on FIG. 8, the configuration of the operation case that constitutes the operation unit will be explained. FIG. 8(A) is a model diagram showing an operating case, and FIG. 8(B) is a model diagram showing an example of the operating case in a state where a content book and an operating pen are set.

The operation case 70 includes a content installation section 71 in which the content book 30 is installed (accommodated), an operation pen installation section (operation device installation section) 72 in which the operation pen 20 is installed (accommodated), and the operation auxiliary tool. 31 and a handle portion 74 for a user to grasp, and the operation case 70 in which the content book 30 and the operation pen 20 are installed is installed on the same plane. It is formed into a possible plate shape. Note that the operation case 70 may be configured to be foldable in two.

The content installation part 71 is a recessed part that is recessed along the outer edge shape of the content book 30 so that the content book 30 can be set (installed), and the content book 30 can be turned over. It is constructed so that it can be installed in any condition.

The operation pen installation part 72 is a recessed part that is recessed along the left and right or top and bottom (right side in the illustrated example) of the content installation part 71 so that the operation pen 20 can be set (installed) therein. , the operation button provided on the operation pen 20 side is configured to be attached to the operation case 70 side in an operable state. According to this configuration, at least the operation case 70 in which the operation pen 20 is installed can be operated to swing the entire operation case 70 in the horizontal and vertical directions by the sensor section 21c built in the operation pen 20. can be detected.

The operation auxiliary unit 73 has a pivot support (not shown) that supports the pen tip of the operation pen 20 so that it can be tilted forward, backward, left and right (or 360 degrees). By inserting the pen tip side into the shaft support, the operation pen 20 can be used as a joystick controller in a state where it stands up against the plane of the operation case 70.

Further, like the operation aid 31, the operation assistance section 73 is provided with a dot information installation section (not shown) in the pivot support for reading (detecting) that the operation pen 20 is tilted. It is configured. Note that the dot information installation section only detects that the operation pen 20 is set in the shaft support, and the joystick operation (tilting operation) by the operation pen 20 is detected by the sensor section built in the operation pen 20. 21c may be used.

The handle portions 74 are a pair of U-shaped members provided at both left and right ends of the operation case 70, and when the user grasps the left and right handle portions 74, the entire operation case 70 can be moved as a handle. It is configured so that swinging (rotation) operations in the left-right and up-down directions can be performed smoothly and easily while being held in this manner. Note that the handle portion 74 is not limited to the above shape.

According to the above-described configuration, the operation case 70 can be used as a large handle-shaped controller (operation tool) for operating the content output to the monitor 60 by installing the content book 30 and the operation pen 20 therein. Can be used.

Next, content operation control executed by the above information processing system will be specifically explained based on FIGS. 9 to 12.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main device. The main device 10 includes a control unit 11 that is composed of a CPU, a RAM, etc. and executes various functions (means) by executing programs, and a storage device 12 that is composed of an SSD or an HDD and stores various information. , a global communication interface 13 that enables wireless communication or wired communication via a network, and a local wireless communication interface 14 that enables wireless communication in a local environment and communicates with the operating pen 20 and monitor 60 in this embodiment, A local wired communication interface 15 is provided.

The control unit 11 includes a read information receiving unit 11a that receives read information (dot information) transmitted from the operating pen 20, and an operation information receiving unit 11b that receives operating information transmitted from the operating pen 20, which will be described later. , the reading operation of the operating pen 20 executed on the content book 30 based on the dot information received by the reading information receiving means 11a (by analyzing the dot information), and the reading operation received by the operating information receiving means 11b. An operation detecting means 11c detects the content of the operation performed using the operation pen 20 based on the operation information, and an operation detection means 11c detects the operation content of the operation pen 20 (read information and operation) based on the content information stored in the storage device 12. an operation control means 11d that executes operations on content corresponding to information); a content output means 11e that outputs the content to be executed to an output device such as a monitor; and a content information acquisition means 11f that downloads content information from the content server 40. , and authentication means 11g for determining whether or not content information can be downloaded from the content server 40.

The content information acquisition unit 11f is capable of executing the content information acquisition control of downloading the corresponding content information from the content server 40 when the operation detection unit 11c detects a download start operation using the operation pen 20. It is composed of

The storage device 12 includes a content information storage section 12a that stores content information acquired (downloaded) from the content server 40, a read information storage section 12b that stores read information received from the operating pen 20, and a read information storage section 12b that stores read information received from the operation pen 20. An analysis information storage section 12c is provided as a storage area in which analysis information analyzed based on the analysis information is stored.

The content information stored in the content information storage unit 12a includes information for identifying the content book 30, information for identifying an object such as a pattern placed within the content book 30, and information for identifying an object such as a pattern placed in the content book 30, and information on whether the identified object has been touched. Content output information consisting of audio information, moving image (image) information, etc. to be output (operated) in a case is associated with each other.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the operating pen. The operating pen 20 includes a control unit 21 that is composed of a CPU, a RAM, etc. and executes various functions (means) by executing a program, and a storage device 22 that is composed of an SSD or an HDD and stores various information. and a communication interface 23 that enables wireless communication or wired communication via a network.

The control unit 21 includes an information reading unit (reading unit) 21a that optically reads dot information printed on the content book 30, and a reading unit that transmits the read information (dot information) read by the information reading unit to the main device 10. Information transmission means (dot information transmission means) 21b, the sensor section 21c built in the operation pen 20, the operation button 21d, the click switch 21e, the sensor section 21c, the operation button 21d, and the click An operation information transmitting means 21f is provided for transmitting operation information of the operation pen 20 detected by the switch 21e or the like to the main unit 10. As a result, the operation pen 20 can read dot information read when the user performs a touch operation on the content book 30 using the operation pen 20, in addition to operation information regarding the swing operation and button operation of the operation pen 20 itself. It can be transmitted to the main body device 10.

According to the above, the content operation control (handwriting operation control) executes the process of acquiring the read information (dot information) transmitted from the operation pen 20 by the read information receiving means 11a, and then performs the operation. The detection means 11c executes a process of detecting (analyzing) content operation information indicating which content book 30 has been operated and how by the user based on the dot information received from the operation pen 20, and then Based on the detected content operation information and the content information stored in the content information storage section 12a, the control means 11d specifies content output information consisting of audio information, video information, etc. that is output based on the content operation information. After that, the content output means 11e is configured to execute a process of outputting the operation result (content output information) based on the content operation to the monitor 60.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the content server. The content server 40 includes a control unit 41 that is composed of a CPU, a RAM, etc., and executes various functions (means) by executing a program, and a storage device 42 that is composed of an SSD, an HDD, etc. and stores various information. , a communication interface 43 that enables wireless communication or wired communication in a local environment, an input interface 44, and an output interface 45.

The control unit 41 includes a content information providing unit 41a that provides content information to the main unit 10 via the network in response to a request (download start operation) from the main unit 10, and an authentication unit that determines permission to download the content information. 41b is provided.

The storage device 42 includes a content storage section 42a that stores content information corresponding to various content books 30 owned by the user, and an authentication section 42a that stores authentication information and the like used to determine whether content information can be provided. An information storage section 42b is secured as a storage area.

When the operation detection means 11c detects a predetermined download start operation (touch operation on the content acquisition unit 38) by the operation pen 20, the authentication means 11g, 41b detects whether the download has already been downloaded to the user's main body device. Content information can be accessed by determining whether or not the content has been registered, requesting a specific password (login) from the user, or checking the PIN code etc. that was enclosed when the user purchased the content book 30. It is configured so that it can be determined whether or not to permit downloading. The criteria for judgment are not limited to the above.

FIG. 12 is a processing flow diagram showing content information acquisition processing. When content acquisition control is started, the process advances to step S101. In step S101, the operation detection means 11c checks whether a touch operation (download start operation) has been performed on the content acquisition unit 38 using the operation pen 20, and if a download start operation is detected, step S102 Proceed to.

In step S102, the authentication means 41b checks whether the conditions (permission determination) for downloading content information from the content server 40 to the main device 10 are cleared, and if the download permission determination is made, , proceed to step S103.

In step S103, the content information providing means 41a provides the main device 10 with content information related to the content book 30 requested by the content information acquisition means 11f from among the content information stored in the storage device of the content server 40. (download of predetermined content information to the main device 10).

10 Main device (information processing device)
11b Operation detection means 11c Operation control means 11d Content output means (output means)
20 Operation pen (operation device)
21a Information reading means (reading means)
30 Content books (information display media, display media)
40 Content server 41a Content information providing means

Claims

an operating device for operating content;
an information processing device;
comprising a content server;
The operating device includes a reading means for optically reading dot information from a display medium including at least dot information for operating and acquiring content,
The content server includes a content storage device storing content information corresponding to the display medium, and content information providing means for providing content information to the information processing device,
The information processing device includes a storage device that stores content information acquired from the content server, and an operation of the operating device on the display medium by analyzing dot information read from the display medium by the reading means. An operation detection means for detecting, an operation control means for operating content according to the operation of the operating device, an output means for outputting the content, and a content information acquisition means for acquiring content information corresponding to the display medium from the content server. An information processing system comprising:
The display medium has a content acquisition unit including dot information for performing an operation of acquiring corresponding content information from the content server,
The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the content information acquisition unit is configured to acquire content information when the reading unit detects a reading operation of the content acquisition unit.
In the display medium, the content acquisition section is arranged at a plurality of locations,
The content information acquisition means executes the acquisition of the content information when it is detected that the plurality of content acquisition sections arranged on the display medium are read by the reading means in a preset order. The information processing system according to claim 2, configured to:.
The information processing system according to claim 3, wherein the display medium is provided with a guide section that assists the plurality of content acquisition sections arranged in a predetermined order to perform a reading operation.
The information processing system according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of content acquisition units and a guide unit are provided in a ring shape.
The information processing system according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of content acquisition units and a guide unit are arranged in a straight line.
The display medium is a picture book on which the dot information is printed,
The dot information constitutes a part of a picture in a picture book,
The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the display medium is configured such that predetermined dot information constituting a picture can be read by touching a picture in the picture book with the reading device.
An information processing device that executes content operated by an operating device,
a storage device storing content information;
reading means for optically reading dot information from a display medium including at least dot information for manipulating and acquiring content;
operation detection means for detecting an operation of the operating device on the display medium by analyzing dot information read from the display medium by the reading means;
an operation control means that operates the content according to the operation of the operation device;
an output means for outputting content;
An information processing apparatus, comprising: content information acquisition means for acquiring content information corresponding to a display medium from the content server.