KR20150019713A - Content reproducing apparatus and interactive pen for controlling the content reproducing - Google Patents

Abstract

A communication unit for communicating with a playback apparatus having a content playback function; And a control unit for transmitting a writing start event signal to the reproducing apparatus through the communication unit when a writing start event occurs.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a content reproducing apparatus and an interactive pen for controlling the same,

The present invention relates to a playback apparatus having a function of playing back content, an interactive pen capable of controlling content playback of the playback apparatus, and a control method thereof.

Various smart devices capable of reproducing multimedia contents and communicating with other devices are being used. When a user is watching a video content being played on a smart device and then wants to input a note on a paper or write a note while watching a video lecture, it is necessary to stop the playback of the content being played back. At this time, the user accesses the playback apparatus to operate the input unit or finds the remote control of the playback apparatus, stops the playback of the content, and then performs the handwriting. If the playback device is far away, the user becomes troublesome. In addition, since a phone call must be received while watching the content or the content must be immediately stopped to record the content of the phone, the user will feel inconvenience in operating the playback device. In addition, the same operation is required to reproduce content again after finishing a handwriting or a memo.

The present invention relates to an interactive pen, a playback apparatus, and a control method thereof that can conveniently control content playback of a playback apparatus.

An interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication unit for communicating with a playback apparatus having a content playback function; And a control unit for transmitting a write start event signal to the playback apparatus through the communication unit when a write start event occurs.

The write start event signal according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an instruction to stop the reproduction of the content being played back in the playback apparatus.

The control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention can transmit a write end event signal to the playback apparatus through the communication unit when a write end event occurs.

The write end event signal according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an instruction to resume the playback of the content whose playback is stopped in the playback apparatus.

The interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a pressure sensing unit for sensing a pressure applied to a tip of the interactive pen, and when the pressure is sensed by the pressure sensing unit, have.

An interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a user input unit, and the write start event may be generated when a first input is received through the user input unit.

The interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a pressure sensing unit for sensing a pressure applied to a tip of the interactive pen. When the pressure sensed by the pressure sensing unit is removed, .

The interactive pen further includes a user input unit, and when the second input is received through the user input unit, the write end event may be generated.

An interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a handwriting information obtaining unit for obtaining information used by the interactive pen; And a storage unit for storing the acquired information, and the control unit may record the information obtained through the handwritten information obtaining unit in the storage unit.

The interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a handwriting information obtaining unit for obtaining information used by the interactive pen, and the control unit may cause the information obtained by the handwriting information obtaining unit to be transmitted to the communication unit To the playback apparatus.

A playback apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a communication unit for communicating with an interactive pen; A controller for reproducing the content and controlling the reproduction of the content based on a signal received from the interactive pen through the communication unit; And a display unit for displaying the reproduced content, wherein the control unit can stop the reproduction of the content when a write start event signal is received from the interactive pen.

The control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention can resume the reproduction of the content whose reproduction has been stopped when the writing completion event signal is received from the interactive pen through the communication unit.

The reproducing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a storage unit, wherein when the information written by the interactive pen is received through the communication unit, the controller associates the received information with the content, Can be stored.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method of controlling a content playback apparatus using an interactive pen includes: connecting the interactive pen to the playback apparatus; And transmitting a write start event signal to the playback device when a write start event occurs in the interactive pen.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method of controlling playback of content in a playback device comprises: connecting to an interactive pen; And controlling reproduction of the content to be reproduced by the reproduction apparatus on the basis of a signal received from the interactive pen, wherein the reproduction control step stops the reproduction of the content when the writing start event signal is received from the interactive pen can do.

1 is a diagram for explaining a relationship between a playback apparatus related to an embodiment of the present invention and an interactive pen for controlling playback of content in the playback apparatus.
2 is a block diagram illustrating an interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a playback apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling playback of content using an interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling reproduction of content using an interactive pen according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling playback of content using an interactive pen according to another embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling playback of content in a playback apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a Wi-Fi connection method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a Bluetooth connection method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a flowchart for explaining a method of controlling content reproduction in an interactive pen and a playback apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of storing contents written by an interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting contents written by an interactive pen to an external device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13A and 13B are views for explaining the appearance of an interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14A, 14B, 14C, and 14D are diagrams for explaining a configuration for detecting the start of writing in an interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The terms used in this specification will be briefly described and the present invention will be described in detail.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Also, in certain cases, there may be a term selected arbitrarily by the applicant, in which case the meaning thereof will be described in detail in the description of the corresponding invention. Therefore, the term used in the present invention should be defined based on the meaning of the term, not on the name of a simple term, but on the entire contents of the present invention.

When an element is referred to as "including" an element throughout the specification, it is to be understood that the element may include other elements, without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Also, the terms "part," " module, "and the like described in the specification mean units for processing at least one function or operation, which may be implemented in hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software .

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are denoted by like reference characters throughout the specification.

1 is a diagram for explaining a relationship between a playback apparatus related to an embodiment of the present invention and an interactive pen for controlling playback of content in the playback apparatus.

The reproduction apparatus 100 is a device having a function of reproducing multimedia contents such as moving pictures. The interactive pen 200 can control the reproduction of the content reproduced in the reproduction apparatus 100 through interaction with the reproduction apparatus 100 as a pen that can write or draw text on the medium 300 such as paper.

The playback apparatus 100 and the interactive pen 200 are connected to each other via a network such as Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC), infrared- ray communication, etc., and can exchange signals and information with each other. However, the communication means between the playback apparatus 100 and the interactive pen 200 is not limited to wireless communication, and wired communication using a cable such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) may be used. However, since the interactive pen 100 is a device used for writing by the user, it is convenient for the user to communicate with the playback apparatus 100 wirelessly. The playback apparatus 100 and the interactive pen 200 are connected to each other using a predetermined communication means. The interactive pen 200 senses an event generated by the user in using the interactive pen 200, To the reproduction apparatus 100. The reproduction apparatus 100 reproduces and reproduces the control signal. The playback apparatus 100 may control playback of the content by performing a control function corresponding to the control signal received from the interactive pen 200. [

The use of the interactive pen 200 may include all actions by the user to operate the interactive pen 200. [ For example, when the user operates the switch provided on the interactive pen 200, grasps the interactive pen 200 with his or her hand, places the interactive pen 200 on the hand, writes with the interactive pen 200, Lt; / RTI > The outline of the interactive pen 200 may include a tip 260, which is similar to a pen typically used for writing on paper, as shown in FIG. The pointer 260 may be implemented so that ink for writing on a conventional paper flows out. However, the embodiment of the tip 260 is not limited to this, and may be a tip used for a digital pen such as an electronic pen or a stylus pen for writing on an electronic paper. The user writes on the medium 300 with the interactive pen 200. The medium 300 may have various forms depending on the type of the interactive pen 200. That is, when using the interactive pen 200 having the ink spout 260, the medium 300 is ordinary paper. However, when the interactive pen 200 is another type of pen, it may be an electronic paper corresponding to the pen, a mobile phone, a smart device, a tablet PC, or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistance) capable of touch input.

2 is a block diagram illustrating an interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

An interactive pen 200 having a pointer 260 shown in FIG. 1 includes a communication unit 210 for communicating with a playback apparatus 100 having a content playback function and a signal And a control unit 220 for transmitting information. The control unit 220 may transmit an event signal corresponding to an event generated when a predetermined event occurs to the interactive pen 200, to the playback apparatus 100 through the communication unit 210. The event signal transmitted to the playback apparatus 100 may include information for controlling the playback of the content played back by the playback apparatus 100. [ The interactive pen 200 includes an event sensing unit 230 for sensing an event, a handwriting information acquisition unit 240 for acquiring contents written by the user using the interactive pen 200, And a storage unit 250 for storing the data.

However, not all illustrated components are required. The interactive pen 200 may be implemented by a larger number of components than the illustrated components, and the interactive pen 200 may be implemented by fewer components.

The communication unit 210 may include one or more components for communicating with the playback apparatus 100. For example, the communication unit 210 may include a wireless communication module for supporting Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi direct, Bluetooth, NFC, or infrared communication. A Wi-Fi is a technology that refers to a local area network (WAN) capable of wireless Internet access within a certain distance using a radio wave or an infrared transmission method in a place where an access point (AP) is installed. Wi-Fi Direct is a communication technology that supports connection between Wi-Fi alliance devices, allowing Wi-Fi enabled devices to directly communicate without going through an AP. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication standard that refers to a technical standard for wirelessly connecting and controlling various electronic and information communication devices within a radius of 10-100m using 2.45GHz frequency. NFC is an electronic tag, a non-contact type short-range wireless communication module using the frequency band of 13.56MHz, which means data is transmitted between terminals at a distance of 10cm. Infrared communication refers to communication using infrared rays as a wireless communication medium, which is a kind of light instead of radio waves. The communication unit 210 may be implemented using communication modules other than the communication modules described above. Also, the communication unit 210 may be implemented using a wired communication module. For example, the communication unit 210 may include a USB module. USB is a standard for connecting peripherals of a PC with the same standard cable. The interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100 can exchange signals and information according to a predefined format through the communication unit 210. The communication unit 210 may be implemented as one communication module, but may include a plurality of communication modules to support a plurality of communication modes.

When the user starts writing with the interactive pen 200, a writing start event is generated, and the control unit 220 can transmit a writing start event signal to the reproducing apparatus 100 through the communication unit 210. The write start event signal may include an instruction to pause the playback of the content being played back in the playback apparatus 100, or may include information indicating that the content is stopped. The user can memorize or memorize desired contents while the playback of the content being viewed is temporarily stopped.

When the user stops writing while writing, the write end event is generated, and the control unit 220 can transmit the write end event signal to the reproduction apparatus 100 through the communication unit 210. The write end event signal may include an instruction to resume playback of the paused content in the playback apparatus 100 or may include information indicating the resumption of content playback. The user can now view the content again from the point where playback is stopped.

The event detection unit 230 may detect an event occurring in the interactive pen 200. [ The event occurring in the interactive pen 200 may include the write start event and the write end event described above. In addition, when the communication method with the playback apparatus 100 is selected or changed, a corresponding communication mode conversion event may occur. In addition, when the power of the interactive pen 200 is turned on or off, corresponding on events or off events may occur. In addition, when the interactive pen 200 is provided with a USB port, a connection event corresponding to the connection may be generated when the interactive pen 200 is connected to the playback apparatus 100 using a USB cable. It is also possible to select a record mode in which the interactive pen 200 records the handwriting content in the memory 250 or a clone mode in which the handwriting content is transferred to the playback apparatus 100, The corresponding mode selection event or mode switching event may occur. In addition, when a record or clone of a handwriting content is started or ended, a corresponding recording start event, a recording end event, a clone start event, or a clone end event may occur.

The control unit 220 may perform a function corresponding to the event detected through the event detection unit 230. The case where the write start event and the write end event occur has been described briefly, and the processing of each event will be described later in detail. A configuration and a method for the event detection unit 230 to detect the occurrence of a write start event and a write end event will be described later with reference to FIG.

The interactive pen 200 has the function of recording the contents written by the user in the storage unit 250 or transferring the contents to the reproducing apparatus 100. The interactive pen 200 has information And a handwriting information obtaining unit 240 for obtaining the handwriting information. The handwriting information obtaining unit 240 may be implemented in the form of a micro camera mounted on the touch pen 210 of the interactive pen, but is not limited thereto. The control unit 220 may write the handwriting information acquired by the handwriting information acquisition unit 240 to the storage unit 250. [ The control unit 220 may transmit the handwriting information acquired by the handwriting information acquisition unit 240 to the playback apparatus 100 through the communication unit 210. [

The storage unit 250 may store the handwriting information acquired through the handwriting information acquisition unit 240. [ At this time, when the handwritten information is stored, the control unit 220 can use the file name indicating the handwriting time or the file name capable of identifying the handwriting information so that the user can easily find the handwritten information later. In addition, the storage unit 250 may perform a function for temporarily storing data to be input / output. In addition, the storage unit 250 may also perform a function of storing data used for processing information in the control unit 220. [

The storage unit 250 may be implemented as a flash memory type storage medium, but is not limited thereto, and may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type ), A card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read -Only Memory), a Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, or an optical disk.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a playback apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3, the playback apparatus 100 includes a communication unit 110 for communicating with the interactive pen 200, an interactive pen 110 for playing back the content, a communication unit 110 for communicating with the interactive pen 200, A control unit 120 for controlling the reproduction of the content based on a signal received from the display unit 200, and a display unit 130 for displaying the content to be reproduced. In addition, the playback apparatus 100 may further include a storage unit 140 for storing information.

However, not all illustrated components are required. The playback apparatus 100 may be implemented by a larger number of components than the illustrated components, and the playback apparatus 100 may be implemented by fewer components.

The communication unit 110 may include at least one component for performing data communication with the interactive pen 200. For example, the communication unit 110 may include a wireless communication module for supporting Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi direct, Bluetooth, NFC, or infrared communication. The communication unit 110 may be implemented using communication modules other than the above-described communication modules. Also, the communication unit 110 may be implemented using a wired communication module. For example, the communication unit 110 may include a USB module. The communication unit 110 may be implemented as one communication module, but may support a plurality of communication methods including a plurality of communication modules.

When the writing start event signal is received from the interactive pen 200, the control unit 120 can stop the reproduction of the content being reproduced. Accordingly, the user can stop the reproduction of the content being watched and focus on the handwriting by simply holding the interactive pen 200 in his / her hand without starting the playback apparatus 120 and starting the handwriting. In addition, the control unit 120 can resume the reproduction of the stopped content upon receiving a write end event signal from the interactive pen 200. [ At this time, the control unit 120 may start to reproduce the content from the position where the reproduction is stopped when receiving the writing start event signal. Accordingly, the user can enjoy the content watched at the same time as stopping the writing without operating the reproducing apparatus 120 separately.

The storage unit 140 may store the handwriting information received from the interactive pen 200. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 120 may store the received handwritten information in the storage unit 140 in association with the content. For example, the handwritten information may include information capable of identifying the handwritten information, information capable of identifying the content, information indicating a position where reproduction has been stopped, information indicating a recording time, and / May be stored in the storage unit 140 as a file having a file name. Accordingly, the user can easily find the handwritten content in the playback apparatus 100 while stopping the content playback.

In addition, the storage unit 140 may perform a function for temporarily storing input / output data. The storage unit 140 may also perform a function of storing data used for processing information in the control unit 120. [ The storage unit 140 may be a flash memory type storage medium. However, the storage unit 140 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory, a RAM, SRAM, ROM, EEPROM, PROM , A magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, or an optical disk.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling playback of content using an interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The event sensing unit 230 of the interactive pen 200 senses an event generated in the interactive pen 200 (S402). According to an embodiment of the present invention, a user does not need to operate a switch or a button, and when the user starts writing or ends writing with the interactive pen 200, do. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the event may be implemented to occur when a user operates a switch or a button mounted on the interactive pen 200. [ The information about the detected event will be transmitted to the control unit 220.

The control unit 220 generates a signal corresponding to the sensed event and transmits the signal to the playback apparatus 100 (S404). This is to allow the playback apparatus 100 to perform a control function corresponding to the event. The user does not need to approach the playback apparatus 100 to operate the button or manipulate the remote control apparatus of the playback apparatus 100 to manipulate playback of the content being played back by the playback apparatus 100 that is far away . The playback apparatus 100 has a control function of playing back the content and analyzing the signal received from the interactive pen 200 and temporarily stopping the playback of the content or reproducing the stopped content again according to the result of the analysis Can be performed. The types of events generated in the interactive pen 200 and corresponding event signals transmitted to the playback apparatus 100 may be determined according to a predetermined protocol between the interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling reproduction of content using an interactive pen according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The interactive pen 200 performs a predetermined process for connection with the playback apparatus 100 (S502). As a result, the interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100 can be in a state in which information can be exchanged with each other.

The interactive pen 200 transmits a write start event signal to the playback apparatus 100 when a write start event occurs (S504). The write start event signal may include an instruction that the playback apparatus 100 stops playback of the content being played back. Alternatively, it may include other predetermined information indicating stop of reproduction of the content. Alternatively, it may include information indicating a predetermined reproduction control.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling playback of content using an interactive pen according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The interactive pen 200 performs a predetermined process for connection with the playback apparatus 100 (S602). The interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100 include communication units 210 and 110 that enable communication with each other and a connection between the communication units 210 and 110 is set.

The interactive pen 200 senses an event occurring in the interior (S604). If it is determined that the sensed event is a write start event (S606), if a write start event occurs, a write start event signal is transmitted to the playback apparatus 100 to notify that the user has started the handwriting using the interactive pen S610).

If the detected event is not a write start event (S606), it is determined whether the detected event is a write end event (S612). If a write end event is generated, a write end event signal is transmitted to the playback apparatus 100 Thereby informing the user that the handwriting using the interactive pen has been completed (S612).

If it is determined that communication between the interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100 is no longer required, the connection established between the interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100 can be released (S614).

It is not always necessary to set and release the connection between the interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100 at a specific time or in a specific state. For example, when the power of the interactive pen 200 is turned on, a connection with the playback apparatus 100 is established. When the user finishes using the interactive pen 200 and turns off the power, You can disconnect. Alternatively, the interactive pen 200 may additionally include an input unit such as a switch or a button that can set and release the connection with the playback apparatus 100, and establishes a connection with the playback apparatus 100 according to the operation of the input unit To perform the process of releasing the data. Alternatively, when the interactive pen 200 detects an event to be notified to the playback apparatus 100, such as a write start event, it establishes a connection with the playback apparatus 100. When a write end event occurs, (100), and then release the connection.

The method of establishing and releasing the connection between the interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100 may be implemented differently according to the communication method used by the two devices.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling playback of content in a playback apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The playback apparatus 100 establishes a connection with the interactive pen 200 (S702). Upon receiving a signal from the interactive pen 200 (S704), it identifies which signal is the received signal.

If the received signal is a write start event signal indicating that the user has started writing (S706), the playback of the currently playing content can be stopped in response to the received write start event signal (S710). According to another embodiment of the present invention, instead of pausing the content reproduction, other control functions may be performed such as generation of bookmarks, storage of information on the current playback position, and the like. If the received signal is a write end event signal rather than a write start event signal indicating that the user has started writing (S708), the playback of the stopped content can be resumed in response to the received write end event signal (S712 ). At this time, the position at which the reproduction is resumed may be realized to be the same as the reproduction position at the time when the reproduction was stopped in response to the writing start event signal.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a Wi-Fi connection method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

If the interactive pen 200 is not turned on, the interactive pen 200 will operate as a normal pen. However, when the user turns on the power by operating the power switch of the interactive pen 200 (S802), the interactive pen 200 will start preparing to perform a smart function such as an interaction with the playback device 100 . In other words, when the power on event occurs in the interactive pen 200, the following connection process can be implemented.

If there are a plurality of communication methods between the interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100, the communication mode to be used will be selected. The selection of the communication mode can be performed by various means such as a method by which the user operates the switch or a method of selecting the communication mode set to the default. The embodiment shown in FIG. 8 is a case where the Wi-Fi mode is selected (S804). If the communication method between the interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100 is one Wi-Fi, step S804 of selecting the Wi-Fi mode will not be required.

The playback apparatus 100 performs a Wi-Fi scan (S806), and selects an interactive pen 200 capable of communicating using a Wi-Fi (S808). A connection between the selected interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100 is established (S810).

9 is a flowchart illustrating a Bluetooth connection method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the power of the interactive pen 200 is turned on (S902), the interactive pen 200 will start preparations for performing a smart function such as an interaction with the playback apparatus 100. [ In other words, when the power on event occurs in the interactive pen 200, the following connection process can be implemented.

If there are a plurality of communication methods between the interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100, the communication mode to be used will be selected. The selection of the communication mode can be performed by a method in which the user operates the switch or a method of selecting the default communication mode. The embodiment shown in FIG. 9 is a case where the Bluetooth mode is selected (S904). If the communication method between the interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100 is one Bluetooth, the step S904 of selecting the Bluetooth mode will not be required.

The reproduction apparatus 100 performs a Bluetooth scan (S906), and selects an interactive pen 200 capable of communicating using Bluetooth (S908). The playback apparatus 100 can establish a connection by performing pairing with the selected interactive pen 200 (S810).

10 is a flowchart for explaining a method of controlling content reproduction in an interactive pen and a playback apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A connection between the two devices is established by a method according to the communication module included in the interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100 (S1002). The playback apparatus 100 plays back the content (S1004). The playback of the content may be started before or after the connection between the two devices is established.

When a write start event is generated in the interactive pen 200 (S1006), a write start event signal may be transmitted to the playback apparatus 100 (S1008). When the playback apparatus 100 receives the write start event signal (S1010), playback of the content being played back can be stopped (S1012). At this time, the playback apparatus 100 may store information about the playback position where the playback is stopped.

When the user of the interactive pen 200 stops writing or terminates the writing end event (S1014), the interactive pen 200 can transmit a writing end event signal to the reproducing apparatus 100 (S1016). When the playback apparatus 100 receives the write end event signal (S1018), the playback of the content being played back can be resumed (S1020). The information on the playback position stored in step S1012 can be used for restarting the content playback.

The connection established between the interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100 can be released (S1022). According to the selection or the embodiment of the user, the interactive pen 200 may acquire the contents written by the user and transmit the obtained information to the playback apparatus 100 before sharing the connection between the two apparatuses. Alternatively, the user can stream the content written by the user to the playback apparatus 100 in real time from the time of the occurrence of the write start event until the occurrence of the write end event.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of storing contents written by an interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In order to store the contents written by the user in the storage unit 250 provided in the interactive pen 200, a selection of a record mode and / or an operation of pressing a start button may be required (S1102, S1104). That is, when an instruction to start the recording mode is input by a predetermined operation by the user, a recording start event is generated, and the corresponding recording function can be implemented. However, the recording mode may be automatically started when the user starts handwriting and a write start event is generated, without any user's operation. The start button may be a button operated by a toggle key, in which case the start mode is terminated when the start button is pressed again.

When the user starts writing on paper (S1106), the writing information acquisition unit 240 of the interactive pen 200 acquires the written writing contents and outputs the written writing contents to the control unit 220. The control unit 220 stores the inputted information Unit 250 (S1108). The information stored in the storage unit 250 may be an image file obtained by converting a user's handwriting content into an image, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The information may be a text file converted into text by recognizing text written by the user. The handwriting information obtaining unit 240 may include a micro camera for capturing the handwriting content as a still image or a moving image. However, the handwritten information obtaining unit 240 may be implemented by other methods. For example, it may be implemented to detect the movement of the pen point and to generate the sensed movement as an image file or a text file.

When the user finishes the writing (S1110) and the start button is pressed again to instruct the end or the separate end button is pressed (S1112), a recording end event will be generated and the recording mode will be ended accordingly.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting contents written by an interactive pen to an external device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the contents written by the user can be transmitted to the reproducing apparatus 100 in real time. First, it is necessary to establish a connection for communication with the playback apparatus 100 (S1202). According to an embodiment of the present invention, the playback apparatus 100 may include a clone application for receiving and processing handwritten information streamed from the interactive pen 200. When the connection is established, And the like.

In order to perform real-time transmission to the playback apparatus 100, selection of a clone mode and / or selection of a start button may be required (S1204, S1206). That is, when a command to start the clone mode is input by a predetermined operation by the user, a clone start event is generated and the corresponding clone function is performed. However, the clone mode may be automatically started when the user starts handwriting and a write start event is generated, without any user's operation. The start button may be a toggle key, in which case the start button may be pressed again to end the clone mode.

When the user starts writing on paper (S1208), the writing information acquiring unit 240 of the interactive pen 200 acquires the written writing contents and outputs the written writing contents to the control unit 220. The control unit 220 transmits the input information to the communication unit To the playback apparatus 100 via the playback unit 210. The control unit 220 can stream the acquired handwritten information in real time (S1210). The clone application of the playback apparatus 100 can process the information to be streamed. The clone application may display the handwriting content of the user on the display unit 130 of the playback apparatus 100 or store it in the storage unit 140 of the playback apparatus 100 or recognize the text in the streamed image file, And the like. Alternatively, the clone application may be implemented to provide the user with the ability to edit the streamed image file.

When the user finishes the writing (S1212), the start button is pressed again to instruct the end or the separate end button is pressed (S1214), the clone end event is generated and the clone mode is ended. Also, the connection between the interactive pen 200 and the playback apparatus 100 may be released (S1216).

13A and 13B are views for explaining the appearance of an interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

13A shows a front view of an interactive pen 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and may include at least one input switch 1320 and 1330. [ The first input switch 1320 is a switch that can turn on / off the power of the interactive fan 200. The interactive pen 200 may include a predetermined power supply and / or a rechargeable battery. The second input switch 1330 is for selecting a communication method when the interactive pen 200 supports a plurality of communication methods. For example, the second input switch 1330 may be a switch that can select either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. When the power is turned on by using the first input switch 1320, a process according to the communication method selected by the second input switch 1330 is performed and the connection with the reproducing apparatus 100 can be established.

The interactive pen 200 may include a stylus 1310 for writing. The needle 1310 can be a needle coupled to a shim configured to draw ink that can be used on ordinary paper. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a touch of a digital pen such as an electronic pen or a stylus pen that can be input to another input device other than the playback apparatus 100. [ The digital pen point may be implemented as a capacitive conductive material for touch input, and an example of an electroconductive material may be a sponge.

In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the interactive pen 200 may include a second tip 1340 of the digital pen with a first tip 1310 for writing into ink. In this case, a write start event may occur when the user starts writing on the paper via the first touch 1310 or starts writing on the digital device using the second touch 1340. [ As shown in the figure, the first pointer 1310 may be provided at one end of the interactive pen 200, and the second pointer 1340 may be provided at the other end of the interactive pen 200. According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the interactive pen 200 includes a third input switch and the third input switch is operated, the first pointer 1310 and the second pointer 1340 One may be implemented to protrude.

13B illustrates the rear side of the interactive pen 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention and may include a recording / clone mode switch 1370, a start / end button 1350, and a USB terminal 1360 . The recording / cloning mode switch 1370 is for switching between the function of recording the user's handwriting content in the storage unit 250 of the interactive pen 200 and the function of transmitting the content to the playback apparatus 100 as an external device. The start / end button 1350 is a button for starting or ending a function corresponding to the mode selected by the record / clone mode switch. The interactive pen 200 can be connected to other computing devices as well as the playback device 100 using the USB terminal 1360 and the written information recorded in the interactive pen 200 can be used in other devices. In addition, when the interactive pen 200 includes a rechargeable battery, the interactive pen 200 can be charged using the USB terminal 1360 to receive the necessary power.

14A, 14B, 14C, and 14D are diagrams for explaining a configuration for detecting the start of writing in an interactive pen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

14A and 14B illustrate an embodiment in which the event sensing unit 230 is implemented using the pressure sensing unit 1420 or 1430. FIG.

14A, the event sensing unit 230 includes a pressure sensing unit 1420 for sensing the pressure applied to the touch point 1400 of the interactive pen 200 for sensing the occurrence of a write start event and / ). When the pressure is detected by the pressure sensing unit 1420, the controller 220 may determine that a write start event has occurred. Also, when the pressure sensed by the pressure sensing unit 1420 is removed, the controller 220 determines that a write termination event has occurred.

The pressure sensing part 1420 may be mounted on the refill 1410 connected to the touch point 1400 of the interactive pen 200 and may be implemented using a spring and a pressure sensor. When the user begins writing with the interactive pen 200, the pressure applied to the cusp 1400 and / or the pier 1410 by the pressure sensor will be sensed. In addition, if the user drops the interactive pen 200 from the medium 300 for a predetermined time or longer, the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor will not be sensed for a predetermined period of time. It can be determined that the end event has occurred.

However, the pressure sensing portion 1420 may be mounted on a portion other than the upper portion of the interactive pen 200. [ For example, a pressure sensor may be installed inside or outside the touch point 1400 of the interactive pen 200 to detect the pressure applied to the touch point 1400 of the interactive pen 200.

14B, the event sensing unit 230 includes a pressure sensing unit 1430 for sensing a pressure applied to a side surface of the interactive pen 200 for sensing the occurrence of a writing start event and / or a writing ending event can do. When the user holds the interactive pen 200 by hand to start writing, the pressure is applied to the side surface of the interactive pen 200, and the pressure sensing part 1430 can transmit the sensed pressure to the control part 220. The control unit 220 can determine that a write start event has occurred. The pressure sensing part 1430 may be mounted between the side surface of the interactive pen 200 and the shim 1410 and may be implemented using a spring and a pressure sensor. When the user finishes the handwriting and releases the interactive pen 200 from the hand, the pressure applied to the side of the interactive pen 200 is removed, and the controller 220 can determine that the write end event has occurred.

FIG. 14C illustrates an embodiment in which the event detection unit 230 is implemented using the user input unit 1440. FIG. The user input unit 1440 may be implemented as a switch capable of selecting either write start or write end, and may be implemented as a toggle switch in which switching between write start and write end is performed each time the user presses the key. Any means of inputting the user's choice can be used when the user wishes to start or end the handwriting. If the first input corresponding to the start of writing is received through the user input unit 1440, the controller 220 recognizes that the write start event has occurred and transmits a write start event signal to the playback apparatus 100). If the second input corresponding to the write completion is received through the user input unit 1440, the control unit 220 recognizes the occurrence of the write end event and outputs the write end event signal to the playback apparatus 100).

14D is a diagram for explaining an event sensing unit 230 in an embodiment in which the interactive pen 200 is implemented as a digital pen such as an electronic pen or a stylus pen. The event sensing unit 230 may be implemented using a touch sensing unit 1450 that senses touching of an end of the touch point 1400 to a medium such as an electronic paper or a touch screen, The control unit 220 can recognize that a write start event has occurred. If the touch sensing unit 1450 does not detect a touch for a predetermined time or more, the control unit 220 determines that the user has finished the handwriting and recognizes that the writing end event has occurred.

The method according to an embodiment of the present invention can be implemented in the form of a program command which can be executed through various computer means and recorded in a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, and the like, alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be those specially designed and constructed for the present invention or may be available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tape; optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magnetic media such as floppy disks; Magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include machine language code such as those produced by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, It belongs to the scope of right.

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Claims (28)

A communication unit for communicating with a playback apparatus having a content playback function;
And a control unit for transmitting a write start event signal to the playback device via the communication unit when a write start event occurs. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the writing start event signal includes an instruction to stop reproduction of the content being played back in the playback apparatus. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit transmits a write end event signal to the playback device via the communication unit when a write end event occurs. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the writing end event signal includes an instruction to resume the reproduction of the content whose playback is stopped in the playback apparatus. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a pressure sensing part for sensing a pressure applied to a tip of the interactive pen,
And when the pressure is sensed by the pressure sensing unit, the writing start event is generated. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a user input,
Wherein when the first input is received through the user input unit, the write start event is generated. The method of claim 3,
Further comprising a pressure sensing part for sensing a pressure applied to a tip of the interactive pen,
Wherein when the pressure sensed by the pressure sensing unit is removed, the write end event is generated. The method of claim 3,
Further comprising a user input,
Wherein when the second input is received through the user input unit, the write end event is generated. The method according to claim 1,
A handwriting information obtaining unit for obtaining information used by the interactive pen;
And a storage unit for storing the obtained information,
Wherein the control unit records the information obtained through the handwriting information obtaining unit in the storage unit. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a handwriting information obtaining unit for obtaining information used by the interactive pen,
Wherein the control unit transmits the information obtained by the writing information obtaining unit to the reproducing apparatus via the communication unit. A communication unit for communicating with the interactive pen;
A controller for reproducing the content and controlling the reproduction of the content based on a signal received from the interactive pen through the communication unit;
And a display unit for displaying the reproduced content,
Wherein the control unit stops the reproduction of the content when a write start event signal is received from the interactive pen. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the control unit resumes the reproduction of the content whose reproduction has been stopped when the writing completion event signal is received from the interactive pen through the communication unit. 12. The method of claim 11,
Further comprising a storage unit,
Wherein the control unit associates the received information with the content when the information written by the interactive pen is received through the communication unit, and stores the information in the storage unit. A method of controlling a content playback apparatus using an interactive pen,
Connecting the interactive pen to the playback device;
And transmitting a write start event signal to the playback device when a write start event occurs in the interactive pen. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the write start event signal includes an instruction to stop playback of the content being played back in the playback apparatus. 15. The method of claim 14,
Further comprising the step of transmitting a write end event signal to the playback apparatus when a write end event occurs in the interactive pen. 17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the write end event signal includes an instruction to resume the reproduction of the content whose playback is stopped in the playback apparatus. 15. The method of claim 14,
Further comprising generating the write start event when a pressure applied to a tip of the interactive pen is sensed. 15. The method of claim 14,
Further comprising generating the write start event when a first input is received through a user input of the interactive pen. 17. The method of claim 16,
Further comprising generating the write end event when the pressure sensed by the touch of the interactive pen is removed. 17. The method of claim 16,
Further comprising generating the write end event when a second input is received through a user input of the interactive pen. 15. The method of claim 14,
Acquiring information used by the interactive pen;
And storing the obtained information in a storage unit of the interactive pen. 15. The method of claim 14,
Acquiring information used by the interactive pen;
And transmitting the obtained information to the playback apparatus. A method of controlling playback of content in a playback apparatus,
Connecting with an interactive pen;
And controlling reproduction of the content to be played back in the playback apparatus based on a signal received from the interactive pen,
Wherein the playback control step stops playback of the content when a write start event signal is received from the interactive pen. 25. The method of claim 24,
Further comprising the step of resuming the playback of the stopped content when a write end event signal is received from the interactive pen. 25. The method of claim 24,
And when the information written by the interactive pen is received from the interactive pen, storing the received information in association with the content. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for implementing the control method of claim 14 is recorded. 29. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for implementing the control method of claim 24 is recorded.

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