DE202012010467U1 - Electronic book - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic book comprising a unit with two parts connected by a hinge, on an inside of one of the parts there is a monitor (A) which is implemented according to the "electronic paper" technology, so that information is placed therein can, with a second monitor (B) being located on an inside of the other part, which is designed according to the technology for resistive TFT displays and is designed to display multimedia information; wherein the first part of the unit, on the inside of which the first monitor (A) is located, furthermore has a power supply (1) and at least one receiver module for telephone radio networks (8); the second part of the unit, on the inside of which the second monitor (B) is located, at least one interface for data exchange (2) with at least one peripheral device; a microprocessor (3); a device for organizing interaction of the parts of the unit (chipset) (4); a main storage unit (5); an accelerometer (6) and a station for receiving ...

Description

Field of the invention

This utility model relates to the field of electronic devices for home use that allow reading of visual information.

State of the art

Widely known in the art are various models of electronic interactive books that are designed to perform various processes in addition to their primary direct function - reading. In particular, these books offer a way of exchanging information with other users, receiving information from the Internet, using different applications, etc.

In particular, an electronic book is out of the patent RU2136053 C1 Known, 1999/08/27, G09 B 5/00, which comprises a data carrier and a data input device and consists of two connected via a hinge flat covers (similar to a briefcase), there is a video screen on the inside of the two covers arranged.

The disadvantage of this electronic book is that it can only display the information placed on the disk because no control devices are provided. That is, this volume, which contains the information that can be displayed on the two screens, is inserted into the data entry device. In order to obtain other information, it is necessary to exchange the data carrier.

A similar solution is from the patent RU 2180454 C1 , 2002/03/10, G09 B 5/00, in which an electronic book contains an information input unit and a display unit with two liquid crystal displays arranged on the inside of the hinged housing cover. This device includes a processor, a Random Access Memory device, a read-only memory device and a command input unit connected to a bus. The information input unit is in the form of a CD reader, while the command input unit has at least two "back" and "forward" control buttons located under the screens on the inside of the case covers.

From the utility model RU 6081 U1 , 16/02/1998, G09 F 9/35, an electronic book is known which has a unit for reading out the data carrier whose input represents a first data input of the book; Furthermore, the book has a data receiving unit whose input represents a second data input of the book. The outputs of the data carrier read-out unit and the data receiving unit are connected to a data bus of a playback control unit whose outputs are connected to a display unit.

This book is provided with a broadcasting device whose inputs and outputs represent the third data input of the book. The output is connected to a data bus of the playback control unit. The data receiving unit is designed with the possibility of bidirectional information exchange with a universal telecommunications network.

A disadvantage of this electronic book is its complexity.

There are also known electronic books, which are substantially designed as portable computers, and having an information input-output device, a memory with different memory sizes, different types of displays, a control processor, control buttons (keyboard) and a power supply; and on which different application programs can be used depending on the needs of the user. ( US 5454078 A , 31.05.1994, GB 21949554 A , 06.08.1988, GB 2198286 A , 08/06/1988, 12/06/85; WO 00/13159A , 09.03.2000).

The drawbacks of these devices include their complexity, which is related to multifunctionality. No computer, including the known devices, functions without a keyboard designed for information input.

The closest thing to the core idea and the potential technical result is an electronic book that is written in ( RU 95155 U1 , 10.06.2010, G09 B5 / 00). This device includes a housing with two moveable, connected covers, with a first display on the inside of one of the covers.

Summary of the invention

A technical result of the claimed subject matter is the enhancement of functional capabilities of the electronic book while increasing its information content, as well as its ease of use (increasing user-friendliness).

Compound interactive content (CIC) is the set of interactive sources of information that represent different types of information (text, multimedia and interactive) and the structure of their interaction (change in structure and / or design depending on user action) within the bounds of the content presented , Compound interactive content includes interactive books, magazines, textbooks, catalogs, and other modern forms of organizing and presenting information, as well as interacting with information.

An advertisement of CIC refers to the display of each element of the content, the display of the organizational structure of the entire content and the enabling of an interactive interaction with the content.

A compilation of CIC refers to the provision of all necessary functions for the interactions between individual multimedia resources provided in the device and / or external data carriers connected to the device. Furthermore, the compilation of CIC can be understood to mean the provision of a complex structure of all multimedia resources.

Creation of CIC refers to providing all necessary functions and device components that allow for the generation of individual multimedia resources and their complexes; and a subsequent compilation of these to obtain compound interactive content.

This object is achieved in that the electronic book contains a unit with two parts connected by a hinge. On the inside of one of these parts is a first monitor (A) designed according to the "Elekctronic Paper" technology so that information can be placed in it. On the inside of the second part, a second monitor (B) is provided, which is designed according to the technology for resistive TFT monitors for playback of multimedia information. The first part of the unit, on the inside of which the first monitor (A) is provided, furthermore has a power supply source ( 1 ) and at least one receiving module for a telephone radio network ( 8th ) on. The second part of the unit, on the inside of which the second monitor (B) is provided, furthermore has at least one interface for data exchange ( 2 ) with at least one peripheral device, a microprocessor ( 3 ), a device for the organization of interactions between the parts of the unit (chipset) ( 4 ); a main storage unit ( 5 ); an accelerometer ( 6 ) and a signal receiving and transmitting station ( 7 ) with at least one corresponding interface for receiving module. In this case, this station is designed with the possibility of signal exchange through a telephone network and / or the signals of a satellite network. Furthermore, the electronic book has an internal camera ( 9 ), a front camera equipped with LED flash ( 10 ), Speaker ( 11 ), a microphone ( 12 ), Keys ( 13 . 14 ) provided on both parts of the unit for separately controlling information on the monitors, a capacitive module (C) and an interface for controlling the capacitive module (D). The internal camera ( 9 ), the capacitive module (C) and the interface for controlling the capacitive module (D) are arranged on the inside of the first part of the unit, while the LED camera equipped with front camera ( 10 ) is arranged on the inside of the second part of the unit. The speaker ( 11 ) and the microphone ( 12 ) are in the hinge connection ( 15 ) of the two parts of the unit.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the hinge connection allows a change in the position of the parts of the unit with respect to each other by 90 °, 180 °, 270 ° and 360 °.

Another technical result, which can be achieved in accordance with the totality of the above-mentioned features, is the possibility of quickly finding the required or already used information and extracting it in a simple manner.

Brief description of the figures

The object of the invention is illustrated in the figures, in which:

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

A

first monitor, executed according to the "Electronic Pater" technology;

B

second monitor, designed according to the technology for resistive TFT displays;

C

capacitive module;

D

Interface for controlling the capacitive module;

1

Power source;

2

Data exchange interface;

3

Microprocessor;

4

Device for the organization of the interaction of the parts of the device (chipset);

5

Main storage unit;

6

Accelerometer;

7

Station for signal reception and signal transmission by means of a radio network;

8th

Reception module for a telephone radio network;

9

internal camera;

10

front camera equipped with LED flash;

11

Speaker;

12

Microphone;

13

Buttons for separately controlling information on the monitor A;

14

the buttons for separately controlling information on the monitor B;

15

movable hinge connection.

Detailed description of embodiments

The electronic book has a housing or unit with two movable, connected parts. The movable hinge connection allows the position of the parts of the unit to be changed with respect to each other by 90 °, 180 °, 270 ° and 360 ° ( 2 ).

On the inside of one of the parts of the unit is an electrical power supply ( 1 ) and a first monitor (A) ( 1 ) executed according to the "electronic paper" technology for placing text information and graphic information.

On the inside of the other part of the unit is a monitor with color screen (B) for reproducing multimedia information; at least one interface for data exchange ( 2 ) having at least one peripheral device, wherein interface for receiving and storing the data received from the peripheral device is executed; a microprocessor ( 3 ); a device for the organization of interactions between the parts of the unit (chipset) ( 4 ); a main storage unit ( 5 ) and an accelerometer ( 6 ).

The monitor of the first part of the unit (A) is designed according to the "electronic paper" technology and equipped with a capacitive module (C), so that the monitor functions as a capacitive touch-sensitive screen. The first part of the unit is also equipped with an interface for controlling the capacitive module (D). The combination of "electronic paper" technology and capacitive touch-screen technology enables the creation of conditions for pen control and forced finger key control.

The monitor of the second part of the unit (B) is designed according to the technology for resistive TFT displays. This allows for simultaneous touch-sensitive finger key control and pen control.

The monitor dimensions correspond to the dimensions of a printed standard book page (diagonal not less than 10 '). This ensures convenient use of the device as a conventional "paper" book.

Furthermore, the device of the electronic book contains a station for the reception and transmission of signals via a radio network ( 7 ) with at least one interface for a respective receiving module and at least one receiving module for telephone networks ( 8th ). The station is designed for signal exchange via telephone radio network signals and / or satellite network signals. The electronic book also contains two cameras - one internal ( 9 ), which is located on the first part of the unit, and a front camera, which is equipped with LED flash and on the second part of the unit ( 10 ) is arranged. In the hinge connection of the two parts of the unit are loudspeakers ( 11 ) and a microphone ( 12 ). Each of the parts of the unit is equipped with buttons for separately controlling information on the monitors ( 13 . 14 ) fitted.

The touch-sensitive screens are implemented as input means for controlling the device. In this case, the monitor of each part of the unit (A and B) is provided with such an input means. The information input and the control of the device can be made both with a virtual keyboard and with a pen on each of the monitors (A and B). A handwritten text entry can be made on the monitor of the first part (A) with the pen. For comfortable input of a handwritten text entry, the monitor is equipped with an interface for controlling the capacitive module (D), which enables the capacitive module (C) to be switched off during writing with the stylus. This ensures a non-occurrence of the screen response to a touch with the hand. This is especially important for handwritten entries of extensive texts that require a free hand positioning of the user on the screen during writing. For use in the printed input of information, the interface for controlling the capacitive module (D) allows the capacitive module (C) to transition to the active state and functions of a virtual keyboard to be provided on the display (A).

The presence of the control coordination device with each of the parts ( 4 ) and the accelerometer ( 6 ) allows the monitor (B) to be aligned with the required position during the active state of the capacitive module (C). In this way ergonomic conditions are created for the use of the virtual keyboard of the monitor (B) and the electronic book itself.

Of the touch-sensitive monitor of the second part of the unit (B) enables the provision of input and control of multimedia information simultaneously with the fingers of the hand and with the pen. Further, the touch-sensitive monitor of the second part of the unit (B) allows full use of a multi-touch function while working with interactive information types.

• 1) Ermöglichen eines regulären Arbeitens mit Compound Interactive Content (Bücher, Magazine, Lehrbücher, Kataloge etc., Darstellen verschiedener der Text-, Multimedia- und interaktiven Informationen) mit einer Trennung der Funktionen unter den Teilen der Vorrichtung; einschließlich der Suche in externen Quellen (externen Datenträgern, Internet), der Wiedergabe und der interaktiven Koordination mit beliebigen interaktiven Informationsquellen;
• 2) Ermöglichen aller erforderlichen Funktionen für eigenständige Erstellung des Compound Interactive Content etwa durch Kompilationstools (Platzieren von unterschiedlichen Multimediainformationselementen von den externen Datenträgern auf der Vorrichtung und Herstellen einer Verbindung zwischen diesen) oder durch Vorrichtungseigene Tools (einschließlich zweier Möglichkeiten der Textinformations-Eingabe (handschriftlich und gedruckt), Generieren von Foto-, Audio- und Videoinformationen etc. innerhalb der Vorrichtung selbst und Herstellen von Verbindungen zwischen diesen);
• 3) Bereitstellen der wichtigsten bzw. beliebtesten Features einer modernen Vorrichtung: Tragbarkeit, Sparsamkeit und Unabhängigkeit.

The advantages of the claimed electronic book compared to other electronic books are the following:

• 1) enable regular working with Compound Interactive Content (books, magazines, textbooks, catalogs, etc., displaying various of the text, multimedia, and interactive information) with a separation of functions among the parts of the device; including searching in external sources (external media, Internet), playback and interactive coordination with any interactive information sources;
• 2) To provide all the functions required to create Compound Interactive Content on its own, such as compilation tools (placing different multimedia information elements from the external media on the device and connecting them) or device-owned tools (including two ways of textual input (handwritten and printed), generating photo, audio and video information, etc. within the device itself and making connections therebetween);
• 3) Provide the most important or popular features of a modern device: portability, economy and independence.

• – Vorhandensein einer Scharnierverbindung, die einen geschützten Zustand der zwei Monitore in der geschlossenen Position der Vorrichtung, sowie eine kompakte Positionierung der Monitore im geöffneten Zustand der Vorrichtung sicherstellt;
• – Verwendung von Abmessungen der Vorrichtung, die Abmessungen von herkömmlichen „Papier”-Büchern entsprechen;
• – Vorhandensein und Position eines Stromversorgungselements, das ein Funktionieren der Vorrichtung ohne eine stationäre Stromversorgungsquelle ermöglicht.

The feature of portability is realized by constructive advantages of the device, such as:

• The presence of a hinged connection, which ensures a protected state of the two monitors in the closed position of the device, as well as a compact positioning of the monitors in the open state of the device;
• Use of dimensions of the device corresponding to dimensions of conventional "paper"books;
• Presence and location of a power supply element enabling the device to function without a stationary power source.

The economy of economy is realized by utilizing the "electronic paper" technology for the monitor (A) of the device.

• – Vorhandensein der Komponenten, die zwei Möglichkeiten der Vorrichtungssteuerung und der Informationseingabe (mittels eines Stifts und/oder einer virtuellen Tastatur) bereitstellen;
• – Vorhandensein der Komponente für eine Multimediainformationswiedergabe (der Monitor (B) ist gemäß der Technologie für resistive TFT-Anzeigen ausgeführt; Lautsprecher);
• – Vorhandensein der Komponente für Generieren von Multimediainformationen (Foto- und Videokamera, Mikrofon).

The feature of independence is realized by having all the input, output, and playback components of compound interactive content in the device itself:

• Presence of components providing two possibilities of device control and information input (by means of a stylus and / or a virtual keyboard);
• - presence of the component for multimedia information reproduction (the monitor (B) is made according to the technology for resistive TFT displays, speakers);
• - Existence of the component for generating multimedia information (camera and video camera, microphone).

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• RU 2136053 C1 [0003]
• RU 2180454 C1 [0005]
• RU 6081 U1 [0006]
• US 5454078 A [0009]
• GB 21949554 A [0009]
• GB 2198286 A [0009]
• WO 00/13159 A [0009]
• RU 95155 U1 [0011]

Claims (2)

An electronic book containing a unit with two parts connected by a hinge, wherein on an inner side of one of the parts there is a monitor (A) designed according to the "electronic paper" technology so that information can be placed therein wherein on an inner side of the other part is a second monitor (B) constructed according to the technology for resistive TFT displays and adapted to display multimedia information; the first part of the unit, on the inside of which the first monitor (A) is located, furthermore a power supply ( 1 ) and at least one receiving module for telephone radio networks ( 8th ) having; wherein the second part of the unit, on the inside of which the second monitor (B) is located, has at least one interface for data exchange ( 2 ) with at least one peripheral device; a microprocessor ( 3 ); a device for the organization of interaction of the parts of the unit (chipset) ( 4 ); a main storage unit ( 5 ); an accelerometer ( 6 ) and a station for the reception and transmission of signals ( 7 ) having at least one corresponding interface for a receiving module; the station being designed for a signal exchange via a telephone radio network and / or via satellite network signals; the electronic book further comprising an indoor camera ( 9 ), a front camera ( 10 ) with LED flash, loudspeaker ( 11 ), a microphone ( 12 ), Buttons for separate information control on the monitors, on both parts ( 13 . 14 ) of the unit, a capacitive module (C) and an interface for controlling the capacitive module (D); with the inner camera ( 9 ), the capacitive module (C) and the interface for controlling the capacitive module (D) are arranged on the inside of the first part of the unit; the front camera ( 10 ) is arranged with LED flash on the inside of the second part of the unit; and where the speakers ( 11 ) and the microphone ( 12 ) in the hinge connection ( 15 ) of the two parts of the unit are arranged. An electronic book according to claim 1, wherein the hinge connection is adapted to provide a change in the position of the parts of the unit by 90 °, 180 °, 270 ° and 360 °.

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