JPH0822239A - Information equipment for education - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide an information equipment for education easy for operation by an infant of which the program capacity is large and capable of intern, facing with other equipments. CONSTITUTION:This equipment is constituted of a read device 5 of an optical disk storing the data incorporating a program, a video circuit 7 outputting an image, a sound circuit 8 outputting a sound. a control means 4 controlling the read device 5 of the optical disk, the video circuit 7 and the audio circuit 8, an input means 2 generating a prescribed signal 2a based on an input by a user and an input detection/identification means 3 detecting and identifying the signal 2a from the input means 2 and outputting a detection/identification signal 3a, and the input means 2 outputs the signal incorporating the presence of plural sheets of cards and the page information of the card, and the input detection/identification means 3 identifies the presence of the cards based on the signal from the input means 2 and the page of the card, and the control means 4 performs prescribed processing based on the detection/identification signal 3a.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information device, and more particularly to an educational information device suitable for learning and training.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, electronic information devices for education / learning / training for young children, such as kindergarten and kindergarten children, and elementary school children, have a data storage medium such as a ROM cassette. There is a card-shaped recording medium that is used.

Such information equipment stores image information, short voice information, etc. in the above card-shaped recording medium as software for education / learning / training, and stores the stored data as needed by the user. Is read out, and screen display and voice reproduction are performed. Further, there is provided a program in which the program is stored in the card-shaped recording medium or the like and the program is read out and executed as needed by the user.

As the above-mentioned education / learning / training software, for example, an image of one kind of animal and names of several animals are displayed on the screen for learning of creatures suitable for infants. The child is asked to select the correct name of the animal, and if the correct name is selected, the sound of the animal is played back from the speaker to realize learning such as learning of the animal name and learning of that sound. .

Such a conventional educational / learning / training information device generally uses a semiconductor memory as a data storage means.

[0006]

However, in the information equipment using the non-volatile semiconductor memory as described above, the total storage capacity is insufficient to store a lot of audio data such as image data and explanations. However, there is a problem that the reproduction of the image is limited to a small number of still images, or the number of expressed colors is limited, and the image has a color tone far from the actual one. Furthermore, it was impossible to play back moving images due to lack of capacity.

Further, since the storage capacity of voice is limited, AD conversion with long bits cannot be performed and the sampling frequency is also limited to a low level, so that the sound quality is not excellent and the voice can be reproduced for a relatively long time. There was a drawback that I could not.

Similarly, since the storage capacity is limited, the capacity of the program for controlling the reproduction of the image and sound is also limited, which makes it difficult to install complicated and sophisticated software.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems and drawbacks, and an object thereof is to display a large number of moving images for a relatively long time and still images with excellent image quality, and to produce audio with excellent sound quality. (EN) It is possible to provide a new educational information device which can be played for a relatively long time, has a large program capacity, can be easily operated by an infant, and can interface with other devices.

[0010]

To achieve the above object, an educational information device according to the present invention comprises an optical disc reading device for storing data including a program, a video circuit for outputting an image, A sound circuit for outputting sound, a control means for controlling the optical disc reading device, the video circuit and the sound circuit, an input means for generating a predetermined signal based on a user's input, and a signal from the input means. Input detection that outputs and outputs an identification signal
The input means outputs a signal including the presence / absence of a plurality of cards and page information of the cards, and the input detecting / identifying means detects the presence / absence of the card and the card information based on the signal from the input means. The page is identified, and the control means performs a predetermined process based on the detection / identification signal. Further, it is characterized in that an interface means is provided so as to interface with other equipment.

[0011]

In the educational / learning / training information device according to the present invention, when the input means generates a predetermined signal based on the input by the user, the input detection / identification means detects the signal from the input means. Detects and outputs a detection / identification signal, and in response to the detection / identification signal, the control means controls the video circuit based on the data including the program read from the optical disc to output an image, Controls the circuit to output sound. As a result, abundant image data, audio data, and program-related data stored in the optical disc are appropriately reproduced or executed based on the user's input.

In particular, the input means is a page of a plurality of cards,
Alternatively, output a signal containing information on the order of cards,
The input detecting / identifying means receives this signal to identify the presence / absence of the card and the page of the card or the order of the card, and outputs the detecting / identifying signal based on the result. This detection
Based on the data read from the optical disc by the control means in response to the identification signal, the video circuit is controlled to output an image and the audio circuit is controlled to output audio.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of an information device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram. Referring to the drawings, an information device 1 according to the present invention includes a portable housing 1
It is composed of 2 and the lid is opened for use.
A monitor screen 9 provided with a touch panel 9a is provided in the center of the main body, an area in which a card 30 is loaded, and speakers 10 as voice generators are provided on both sides.

At the bottom of the area where the card 30 is loaded,
A card sensor 32A for identifying the loaded card is provided. The plurality of cards 30 may be separated from each other or may be in the form of a picture book bound in one book. A page sensor 32B for detecting the page of the card 30 set in the information device 1 is provided above.

On the other hand, a tablet 14 for the user to operate is incorporated on the lid side. The user touches the surface of the card 30 with the touch pen 15 to input desired data while listening to the sound from the speaker 10 while watching the monitor screen 9, or input a predetermined signal from the tablet 14, or The touch panel 9a can be operated to change the screen.

Inside the main body, as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 2, an optical disc reading device 5 (drive) in which an optical disc 6 is loaded is stored. The optical disc 6 used here is a CD-ROM, CDG, C
Although DI and the like are targeted, a writable optical disc such as MD can also be targeted. Therefore, the reading device 5 (drive) having a writing function can also be applied. In addition,
In this example, the reading device 5 (drive) is stored in the housing 12, but the reading device 5 (drive) may be externally configured.

Further, the educational information device 1 of the present invention includes:
An infrared communication device 16 using infrared rays, a telephone line connection terminal 17 and a connection terminal 17 for mutual communication using a telephone line, as interface means for enabling communication and interface with other devices. A CPU (centralp) for controlling the entire information device 1 of the present invention
processing unit 4 including a processing unit) and a detachable modem device 18, a printer connection terminal 19, and an extension terminal 20 provided to improve usability. Is provided.

Next, the present invention will be described based on the block diagram shown in FIG. The input unit 2 of the information device 1 includes a touch panel 9a, a tablet 14, a touch pen 15, and a card sensor 32 which can be easily operated by the user as shown in FIG.
A and page sensor 32B are connected. The input unit 2 includes a touch pen 15 that touches the surface of the card 30 in addition to the input from the touch panel 9a and the tablet 14.
The input signal 2a is organized based on the input from the card sensor 32A and the input from the card sensor 32A and the page sensor 32B, and this is output to the input detection / identification means 3.

The touch pen 15 is a contact means. For example, when the user touches the specific position 30A of the card 30 with the touch pen 15, the input means 2 causes the specific position 3
The signal indicating 0A is output to the input detection / identification means 3 as the corresponding input signal 2a.

As described above, the input detecting / identifying means 3 receives this input signal and determines whether or not the touch panel 9a is touched or operated by a tablet, whether or not there is a card, the type of card, the card page, the order of the card, the card. The detection / identification signal 3a based on the identification result of the specific position touched on the surface is output. In response to the detection / identification signal 3a, the control means 4 controls the video circuit 7 and the audio circuit 8 based on the data 5a including the program read from the optical disk 6 to output rich images and sounds.

As a result, it is possible to appropriately reproduce or execute abundant data (information) such as image data and audio data stored in the optical disc 6 based on a specific position on the card surface with which the user contacts. Become. That is, it is possible to display a large number of moving images and still images with excellent image quality for a relatively long time, and it is possible to reproduce a sound with excellent sound quality for a relatively long time. Also, since the program capacity is large, it is possible to perform a variety of controls. As described above, the card of the present invention is defined as a card, or each page in the form of a picture book is defined as a card. Further, in the device 1 of the present invention, the information output by the control means 4 to the video circuit 7 and the audio circuit 8 is sent to another device (not shown) via the infrared communication device 16 and the modem device 18. ing. Of course, if a printer is connected to the terminal 19 as required, predetermined data can be hard-copied.

[0022]

Since the educational information device according to the present invention is constructed as described above, it can be easily handled even by an infant, and since it incorporates an optical disc, it can display an image with excellent image quality. Is possible and the sound quality to be reproduced is excellent.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of an educational information device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an educational information device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Information Equipment 2 Input Means 3 Input Detection / Identification Means 3a Detection / Identification Signals 4 Control Means 5 Readers 6 Optical Discs 7 Video Circuits 8 Audio Circuits 9 Monitor Screens 10 Audio Generators 16 Infrared Communication Devices (Interface Means) 17 Telephones Line connection terminal (interface means) 18 Modem device (interface means) 19 Printer connection terminal (interface means) 20 Expansion terminal (interface means)

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An optical disc reading device for storing data including a program, and a video circuit for outputting an image.
An audio circuit for outputting audio, a control means for controlling the optical disk reading device, the video circuit and the audio circuit,
An input means for generating a predetermined signal based on a user's input, and an input detection / identification means for detecting and identifying a signal from the input means and outputting a detection / identification signal,
The input means outputs a signal including the presence or absence of a plurality of cards and page information of the cards, and the input detection / identification means identifies the presence or absence of the card and the page of the card based on the signal from the input means, An educational information device, wherein the control means performs a predetermined process based on the detection / identification signal. 2. The information device for education according to claim 1, wherein an interface means is provided to interface with another device.