JPH02309390A - Portable type electronic book - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate carrying, storage, etc., by putting information into an electronic file medium, such as floppy disk, and displaying the images of this information on the display part of the electronic book and outputting the information by voice. CONSTITUTION:A floppy disk drive is built into a body 1 which is constituted to allow the insertion and taking of the floppy disk 3 into and out of a drive insertion port 1a. Novels, stories or teaching materials for studying language are electronically filed on this disk 3 and this information is displayed on the liquid crystal display part 2 so that a user can read the contents of the information. The page change of the screen displayed on the display part 2 is executed by scroll keys 4, 5 which are adapted to advance and retreat the screen. A function switch 6 has the function to teach the way of reading KANJI (Chinese characters) and the words of foreign language or the significance thereof. An earphone jack 9 is provided in order to use a speaker 10 or earphone 8 so that the outputting by voice can be made when needed in addition to the mere display of the images.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to portable information equipment, and in particular, to paperless teaching materials such as novels, stories, or language learning, and to store the information in a memory medium and transfer it to a train. This invention relates to a portable electronic water system that can be used easily even in the middle of the day.

[Prior Art] Traditionally, this type of information has been obtained by printing materials such as novels, stories, or language learning materials on paper. Although they are created and published on a voluntary basis, paperback-sized versions are overwhelmingly read on trains. Also, in books for language learning, A.
Most are around size 4.

[Problems to be Solved] With the above-mentioned conventional tree, it is first necessary to turn the pages, which is very troublesome in a crowded train, for example, considering the inconvenience to adjacent passengers. Also, for long novels, etc., you have to buy many thick books, but once you finish reading them, most people stock them up at home, which takes up a lot of storage space without realizing it, and makes cleaning unnecessary. When it comes time to move or when moving, the weight becomes very troublesome.

Also, while reading, sometimes difficult kanji or foreign words appear. Depending on the book you are reading, you may need to understand the meaning of such kanji or words immediately, so you may need to carry a dictionary or encyclopedia, but dictionaries and dictionaries are heavy and bulky to carry around. It's inconvenient.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a portable electronic book that digitizes information content and is easy to carry and store.

[Means for Solving the Problems 1] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a portable electronic device that is powered by a dry battery or the like and is capable of storing a small storage medium in which information related to novels, stories, and language learning materials is recorded. A display section such as a liquid crystal display for displaying the information read from the storage medium, various operation switches, and an earphone are provided on the surface of the main body, and one inside the main body displays the information read from the storage medium. This configuration includes a speaker that outputs audio.

[Examples] Examples of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable electronic book according to an embodiment of the present invention. Although not shown in the figure, this portable electronic book is intended for portable use with a dry cell or the like mounted thereon.

Of course, it is also possible to use an AC power adapter to enable power supply from a household outlet.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a main body.Although not shown, the main body 1 has a built-in floppy disk drive, and a floppy disk 3 can be inserted and taken out from the drive insertion slot 1a. Although the illustrated embodiment uses a floppy disk, the storage medium of the present invention may be any similar memory medium such as a compact disk or an IC memory, and is not limited to a so-called floppy disk. Preferably.

This floppy disk 3 contains novels, stories, and language learning materials as electronic files.

By transferring this information to the liquid crystal display section 2, the user can read the information content. It should be noted that the contents of the floppy disk 3 can be selected according to the user's wishes as to what kind of information he or she wants, and the selling method may be over-the-counter sales at bookstores or department stores, or rental method, like video films.

2 in the figure is a liquid crystal display section, and pages displayed on the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display section 2 are turned using scroll keys 4.5, so that the screen can be moved forward or backward. Of course, display means and devices other than liquid crystal displays may be employed.

6 in the figure is a function switch, and this function switch is used to teach you how to read and understand the kanji and foreign words that appear on the screen of the liquid crystal display section 2 when they are difficult to read or do not understand. It has the function of giving

Furthermore, an earphone jack 9 is provided for use with a speaker 10 or earphones 8 so that not only images but sometimes audio can be output.

Since the electronic book 1 is used in the hand, it is convenient to attach a strap 11 to prevent it from falling. Note that 7 in the figure is a power switch.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, the present invention stores information in an electronic file medium such as a Flo7V disk, and displays the information as an image on the display section of the electronic book or outputs it in the form of audio. This eliminates the need to turn the pages of traditional printed books, making it easy to enjoy reading even on crowded trains.

Also, since electronic files that have been read take up less storage space than printed files, they have the effect of making it possible to file them or rewrite the memorized information as needed.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention. 1: Main unit 1a drive insertion slot 2: Liquid crystal display 3: Floppy disk 4.5 roll key 6: Function switch 7 power switch 8: Earphone 9: Earphone jack 10: Speaker 11: Fall prevention strap agent
Patent Attorney Yoshihira Watanabe Figure 1

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a portable electronic device powered by a dry battery or the like, information read from the storage medium is displayed on the surface of the main body that can accommodate a small storage medium on which information related to novels, stories, and language learning is recorded. A portable electronic book comprising a display section such as a liquid crystal display, various operation switches, an earphone jack, and a speaker for audio outputting information read from the storage medium inside the main body.