KR20030065713A - Apparatus and method for using portable digital assistant like tablet board in personal computer - Google Patents
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본 발명은 개인용 컴퓨터에서 휴대정보단말기를 타블렛 보드로 사용하는 장치 및 방법에 관한 것으로, 특히 휴대정보단말기가 연결된 개인용 컴퓨터를 사용하는데 있어서 사용자가 그래픽 관련 프로그램을 사용할 경우 휴대정보단말기를 타블렛 보드처럼 사용하게 하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 이를 위해 본 발명은 사용자가 조작하는 펜의 움직임을 입력받아 디지털 신호로 변환하여 USB 또는 직렬 통신에 맞게 코딩하여 출력하는 휴대정보단말기와; 상기 휴대정보단말기의 USB 또는 직렬 통신 인터페이스로부터 출력되는 펜의 움직임에 대한 정보를 입력받아 디코딩하여 사용자가 실행한 응용 프로그램에 제공하는 개인용 컴퓨터로 이루어진 것을 특징으로 한다. 따라서, 본 발명은 휴대정보단말기의 터치 스크린을 이용하여 휴대정보단말기를 마치 타블렛 보드와 같이 사용할 수 있게 함으로써 사용자에게 편의성을 제공하고 세밀한 입력을 위해 타블렛 보드와 같은 부가적인 장치를 구입할 필요성을 제거함으로써 경제적인 부담을 덜어 줄 수 있는 효과가 있다.The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for using a portable information terminal as a tablet board in a personal computer. In particular, when a user uses a graphic related program in using a personal computer connected to a portable information terminal, the portable information terminal is used as a tablet board. The purpose is to make it. To this end, the present invention comprises a portable information terminal for receiving the movement of the pen manipulated by the user to convert the digital signal into a digital signal and to code and output for USB or serial communication; Characterized in that it consists of a personal computer that receives and decodes information on the movement of the pen output from the USB or serial communication interface of the portable information terminal to provide to the application program executed by the user. Accordingly, the present invention provides a convenience to the user by using the portable information terminal as a tablet board using a touch screen of the portable information terminal, thereby eliminating the need to purchase an additional device such as a tablet board for detailed input. There is an effect that can ease the economic burden.
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본 발명은 개인용 컴퓨터에서 휴대정보단말기를 타블렛 보드로 사용하는 장치 및 방법에 관한 것으로, 특히 휴대정보단말기가 연결된 개인용 컴퓨터를 사용하는데 있어서 사용자가 그래픽 관련 프로그램을 사용할 경우 휴대정보단말기를 타블렛 보드처럼 사용하게 한 개인용 컴퓨터에서 휴대정보단말기를 타블렛 보드로 사용하는 장치 및 방법에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for using a portable information terminal as a tablet board in a personal computer. In particular, when a user uses a graphic related program in using a personal computer connected to a portable information terminal, the portable information terminal is used as a tablet board. An apparatus and method for using a portable information terminal as a tablet board in a personal computer.
사용자가 그래픽 관련 작업을 할 때 마우스를 사용해서 그림을 그리는 작업은 사용자에게 힘든 작업이므로 일반적으로 타블렛 보드와 같은 장치를 별도로 구매하여 사용하고 있다. 타블렛 보드는 펜을 가지고 문자나 그림을 입력하는 장치로 마우스보다 더 정밀하고 세밀한 표현을 입력하는데 사용되는 장치이다.When a user works with graphics, drawing a picture using a mouse is a difficult task for the user. Therefore, a device such as a tablet board is usually purchased separately. A tablet board is a device for entering characters or pictures with a pen, which is used to input more precise and detailed expressions than a mouse.
도 1은 종래 타블렛 보드를 이용한 개인용 컴퓨터 사용 환경을 보인 예시도로서, 개인용 컴퓨터와 타블렛 보드는 USB 방식이나 직렬 방식으로 연결되고 사용자는 이러한 환경에서 그래픽 작업과 같은 업무를 하게 된다.1 is an exemplary view showing a personal computer using environment using a conventional tablet board, the personal computer and the tablet board is connected in a USB method or a serial method, and the user performs tasks such as graphic work in such an environment.
그러나, 상기와 같은 종래 기술에 있어서, 타블렛 보드는 고가의 장비이므로 사용자에게 경제적인 부담을 안겨 주는 문제점이 있다.However, in the prior art as described above, since the tablet board is an expensive device, there is a problem in that an economic burden on the user.
따라서, 본 발명은 상기와 같은 문제점을 감안하여 창안한 것으로, 휴대정보단말기를 사용하는 사용자에게 휴대정보단말기를 개인용 컴퓨터와 연결하여 상기휴대정보단말기를 종래 타블렛 보드처럼 사용할 수 있도록 한 개인용 컴퓨터에서 휴대정보단말기를 타블렛 보드로 사용하는 장치 및 방법을 제공함에 그 목적이 있다.Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and is carried in a personal computer that allows a user using a portable information terminal to use the portable information terminal as a conventional tablet board by connecting the portable information terminal to a personal computer. It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and method for using an information terminal as a tablet board.
도 1은 종래 개인용 컴퓨터와 타블렛 보드의 사용 환경을 보인 예시도.1 is an exemplary view showing a usage environment of a conventional personal computer and a tablet board.
도 2는 본 발명 개인용 컴퓨터에서 휴대정보단말기를 타블렛 보드로 사용하는 장치의 구성을 보인 블록도.Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a device using a portable information terminal as a tablet board in the personal computer of the present invention.
도 3은 본 발명 개인용 컴퓨터에서 휴대정보단말기를 타블렛 보드로 사용하는 방법의 동작 흐름도.3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using a portable information terminal as a tablet board in the personal computer of the present invention.
도 4는 본 발명에 따른 일실시예를 보인 예시도.Figure 4 is an exemplary view showing an embodiment according to the present invention.
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상기와 같은 목적을 달성하기 위한 본 발명은, 사용자가 조작하는 펜의 움직임을 입력받아 디지털 신호로 변환하여 USB 또는 직렬 통신에 맞게 코딩하여 출력하는 휴대정보단말기와; 상기 휴대정보단말기의 USB 또는 직렬 통신 인터페이스로부터 출력되는 펜의 움직임에 대한 정보를 입력받아 디코딩하여 사용자가 실행한 응용 프로그램에 제공하는 개인용 컴퓨터로 구성한 것을 특징으로 한다.According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable information terminal which receives a movement of a pen operated by a user, converts the digital signal into a digital signal, and codes and outputs the digital signal for USB or serial communication; Characterized in that it is configured as a personal computer that receives and decodes information on the movement of the pen output from the USB or serial communication interface of the portable information terminal to provide to the application program executed by the user.
또한, 개인정보단말기 상에서 현재 동작 모드를 일반 입력 모드 또는 타블렛 입력 모드로 설정할지를 결정하는 제1단계와; 상기 타블렛 입력 모드로 설정되면 사용자가 조작하는 펜의 움직임을 입력받아 디지털 신호로 변환하여 메모리에 임시 저장하는 제2단계와; 상기 메모리에 임시 저장된 펜의 움직임을 나타내는 디지털 데이터를 USB 또는 직렬 통신에 맞게 코딩하여 개인용 컴퓨터에 전송하는 제3단계와; 상기 개인용 컴퓨터는 USB 또는 직렬 통신 인터페이스를 통해 휴대정보단말기로부터 사용자가 조작하는 펜의 움직임을 입력받아 신호 처리하여 현 응용 프로그램에 전달하는 제4단계로 동작하는 것을 특징으로 한다.In addition, the first step of determining whether to set the current operation mode to the normal input mode or tablet input mode on the personal information terminal; A second step of receiving a movement of a pen operated by a user, converting the digital signal into a digital signal and temporarily storing the same in a memory when the tablet input mode is set to the tablet input mode; A third step of coding digital data representing movement of the pen temporarily stored in the memory to a personal computer by coding for USB or serial communication; The personal computer may operate in a fourth step of receiving a signal of a pen operated by a user from a portable information terminal through a USB or a serial communication interface, processing a signal, and transferring the signal to a current application.
이하, 본 발명에 따른 일실시예를 첨부한 도면을 참조하여 상세히 설명하면 다음과 같다.Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
도 2는 본 발명 개인용 컴퓨터에서 휴대정보단말기를 타블렛 보드로 사용하는 장치에 대한 구성을 보인 블록도로서, 이에 도시한 바와 같이 사용자가 조작하는 펜의 움직임을 입력받아 디지털 신호로 변환하여 USB 또는 직렬 통신에 맞게 코딩하여 출력하는 휴대정보단말기(40)와; 상기 휴대정보단말기(40)의 USB 또는 직렬 통신 인터페이스로부터 출력되는 펜의 움직임에 대한 정보를 입력받아 디코딩하여 사용자가 실행한 응용 프로그램에 제공하는 개인용 컴퓨터(10)로 구성한다.Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a device using a portable information terminal as a tablet board in the personal computer of the present invention, as shown therein is converted to a digital signal by receiving the movement of the pen to operate the user by USB or serial A portable information terminal 40 which is coded and output in accordance with communication; It is configured as a personal computer 10 that receives information on the movement of the pen output from the USB or serial communication interface of the portable information terminal 40, decodes it, and provides it to an application program executed by a user.
또한, 도 3은 개인용 컴퓨터에서 휴대정보단말기를 타블렛 보드로 사용하는 방법에 대한 동작 흐름도로서, 이에 도시한 바와 같이 개인정보단말기 상에서 현재 동작 모드를 일반 입력 모드 또는 타블렛 입력 모드로 설정할지를 결정하는 제1단계(S10)와; 상기 타블렛 입력 모드로 설정되면 사용자가 조작하는 펜의 움직임을 입력받아 디지털 신호로 변환하여 메모리에 임시 저장하는 제2단계(S11)와; 상기 메모리에 임시 저장된 펜의 움직임을 나타내는 디지털 데이터를 USB 또는 직렬 통신에 맞게 코딩하여 개인용 컴퓨터에 전송하는 제3단계(S12)와; 상기 개인용 컴퓨터는 USB 또는 직렬 통신 인터페이스를 통해 휴대정보단말기로부터 사용자가 조작하는 펜의 움직임을 입력받아 신호 처리하여 현 응용 프로그램에 전달하는 제4단계(S13)로 이루어진 것으로 본 발명의 일실시예를 설명한다.FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using a portable information terminal as a tablet board in a personal computer. As shown in FIG. 3, a method for determining whether to set a current operation mode to a general input mode or a tablet input mode on a personal information terminal is shown. Step 1 (S10) and; A second step (S11) of receiving a movement of a pen manipulated by a user, converting the digital signal into a digital signal and temporarily storing it in a memory when the tablet input mode is set to the tablet input mode; A third step (S12) of coding digital data representing movement of the pen temporarily stored in the memory to a personal computer by coding for USB or serial communication; The personal computer has a fourth step (S13) of receiving a signal of a pen manipulation operated by a user from a portable information terminal through a USB or a serial communication interface, and transmitting the signal to a current application. Explain.
사용자는 도 4에 도시된 바와 같이, 개인용 컴퓨터(30)와 휴대정보단말기(40)를 USB 또는 직렬 통신에 맞게 케이블을 연결하고 개인용 컴퓨터(30)에서 그래픽 관련 프로그램을 실행시켜 그래픽 작업을 시작한다.As shown in FIG. 4, the user connects the cable to the personal computer 30 and the portable information terminal 40 for USB or serial communication and executes a graphic related program on the personal computer 30 to start the graphic work. .
사용자는 펜을 사용하여 휴대정보단말기(40)의 터치스크린에 압력을 가하면 휴대정보단말기(40)는 사용자가 미리 설정한 모드에 따라 현재 휴대정보단말기(40)의 입력 모드가 일반 입력 모드 또는 타블렛 입력 모드로 설정된 것인지를 판별한다.When the user applies pressure to the touch screen of the portable information terminal 40 by using a pen, the portable information terminal 40 currently has an input mode of the portable information terminal 40 according to a mode preset by the user. Determines whether input mode is set.
현재 입력 모드가 일반 입력 모드이면 휴대정보단말기(40)는 종래 방식대로 입력을 처리하게 되고, 타블렛 입력 모드로 사용하는 경우이면 사용자가 조작하는 펜의 움직임을 휴대정보단말기(40)와 개인용 컴퓨터(30)의 통신 인터페이스를 통해 개인용 컴퓨터(30)에 전송한다.If the current input mode is a general input mode, the portable information terminal 40 processes the input in a conventional manner, and if the tablet input mode is used, the portable information terminal 40 and the personal computer ( 30 to the personal computer 30 via the communication interface.
개인용 컴퓨터(30)는 휴대정보단말기(40)로부터 전송되는 디지털 데이터를 입력 처리부(32)에서 신호 처리하여 현재 동작하는 응용 프로그램(33)인 그래픽 관련 프로그램에 전달한다.The personal computer 30 processes the digital data transmitted from the portable information terminal 40 by the input processing unit 32 to a graphic related program, which is an application program 33 currently operating.
이와 같은 동작으로, 개인용 컴퓨터(30)의 그래픽 관련 프로그램에는 도 4에 도시된 바와 같이 사용자가 움직이는 펜의 자취가 나타내게 된다.In this operation, the graphic related program of the personal computer 30 shows the trace of the pen moving by the user as shown in FIG. 4.
이상에서 상세히 설명한 바와 같이, 본 발명은 휴대정보단말기의 터치 스크린을 이용하여 휴대정보단말기를 마치 타블렛 보드와 같이 사용할 수 있게 함으로써 사용자에게 편의성을 제공하고 세밀한 입력을 위해 타블렛 보드와 같은 부가적인 장치를 구입할 필요성을 제거함으로써 경제적인 부담을 덜어 줄 수 있는 효과가 있다.As described in detail above, the present invention provides a convenience to the user by using the portable information terminal as a tablet board using a touch screen of the portable information terminal, and provides an additional device such as a tablet board for detailed input. Eliminating the need to buy has the effect of reducing the economic burden.
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