KR20120083197A - E-book control method and e-book control system - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic book control method is disclosed. The method for controlling an e-book includes: recognizing a user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors by each of the plurality of sensors, and generating respective data according to a recognition result; A data collector collecting the respective data generated from each of the plurality of sensors; And controlling, by the controller, contents of an ebook viewer using the collected data.

Description

E-book control method and e-book control system

An embodiment according to the concept of the present invention relates to a method for controlling an e-book, and in particular, an e-book viewer using data output from the plurality of sensors based on a gesture of a user and an operation of a plurality of sensors that recognize intensity. An e-book control method for controlling the contents of the e-book, and an e-book control system.

Recently, with the formation of a social atmosphere that focuses on resources and efficiency, things called books have been digitized and electronically known as e-books. Currently, many people use e-book files by using various e-book viewers in their information devices, and more people read e-books using e-book viewers than conventional books.

However, the current e-book is limited to the function of the e-book viewer using the e-book and the ability of the user interface of the user information device, it is difficult to satisfy the emotional part that allows the user to use the e-book comfortably like the existing book.

For example, in the case of a paper book, if you flip through the paper from left to right, and suddenly some contents are written 90 degrees sideways, you can hold the book sideways and read it. If the viewer function does not have a left-right rotation function for the contents of the e-book, it is difficult to turn the monitor or read the contents of the e-book in an uncomfortable state.

In addition, since the use of e-book content is mostly performed on the screen of a rigid information device, it is very difficult to give a feeling of reading a book over a soft paper.

For this reason, there are still a large number of users who use existing paper books rather than e-books, and there is a lack of technology for stimulating the user's emotion, and thus the speed of spreading the use of e-books is slowing down.

An object of the present invention is to provide a user-friendly method for controlling an e-book in controlling e-book contents of an e-book viewer, an e-book control method capable of stimulating a user's emotion, and an e-book. It is to provide a book control system.

In the e-book control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of sensors recognizes a user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors, and the respective data according to the recognition result. Generating; A data collector collecting the respective data generated from each of the plurality of sensors; And controlling, by the controller, contents of an ebook viewer using the collected data.

The controlling of the content of the e-book viewer may include controlling the movement speed of a page of the virtual book on the e-book viewer according to the user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors. Include.

The controlling of the content of the e-book may include allowing the controller to vary the number of pages of the book simultaneously moving on the e-book viewer according to the user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors. do.

The controlling of the content of the e-book viewer may include controlling the controller to perform an animation operation of turning a page of the book on the e-book viewer using the collected data.

The controller may perform an animation operation to change the speed of the page turning on the e-book viewer according to a user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors.

The controller performs an animation operation such that the number of pages of a book that are simultaneously passed on the e-book viewer varies according to user gestures and strengths applied to each of the plurality of sensors.

According to an operation implemented on the side of the book displayed together with the front of the book on the e-book viewer, an animation operation of turning over the page is performed.

The user gesture applied to each of the plurality of sensors may be a bending gesture, a touch gesture, a shake gesture, or a rotation gesture.

The controlling of the content of the e-book viewer may include controlling the controller to perform a separate interaction with the operation of the content of the e-book viewer according to a user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors. It may further comprise the step.

The interaction operation may include an operation of providing differentiated wind or sound according to the user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors.

The controlling of the content of the e-book viewer may further include performing enlargement, reduction, movement, or operation of the e-book content according to the user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors. Can be.

An electronic book control system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor for recognizing a user gesture and the intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors, and generates each data according to the recognition result; A data collector configured to collect the generated data from each of the plurality of sensors; And a controller that controls the contents of the viewer of the e-book using the collected data.

Each of the plurality of sensors may be a bending recognition sensor recognizing a bending gesture, a touch recognition sensor recognizing a touch gesture, a gyro sensor recognizing a rotation gesture, or an acceleration sensor recognizing a shaking gesture.

According to an embodiment, the e-book control system may further include an interaction driving device to perform a separate interaction operation according to the user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors.

The interaction driving device may generate sound and wind under the control of the controller.

The e-book control method according to an embodiment of the present invention has an effect of providing a user-friendly e-book control method using a plurality of sensors that recognize a user gesture and strength.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In order to more fully understand the drawings recited in the detailed description of the present invention, a detailed description of each drawing is provided.
1 illustrates an e-book control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of the e-book control system shown in FIG.
3 is a view for explaining an e-book control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view for explaining an embodiment of the e-book control method shown in FIG.
FIG. 5 is a view for explaining another embodiment of the e-book control method shown in FIG. 3.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating still another embodiment of the method for controlling an e-book illustrated in FIG. 3.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating still another embodiment of the method for controlling an e-book illustrated in FIG. 3.
8 illustrates another embodiment of an e-book control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing an implementation example of the e-book control device illustrated in FIG. 8.

It is to be understood that the specific structural or functional description of embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the inventive concept But may be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

The embodiments according to the concept of the present invention can make various changes and can take various forms, so that the embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail herein. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the embodiments according to the concepts of the present invention to the particular forms disclosed, but includes all modifications, equivalents, or alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

The terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various elements, but the elements should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another, for example without departing from the scope of the rights according to the inventive concept, and the first component may be called a second component and similarly the second component. The component may also be referred to as the first component.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when a component is said to be "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that no other component exists in the middle. Other expressions that describe the relationship between components, such as "between" and "between" or "neighboring to" and "directly adjacent to" should be interpreted as well.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprises" or "having" and the like are used to specify that there are features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts or combinations thereof described herein, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries are to be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning of the context in the relevant art and, unless explicitly defined herein, are to be interpreted as ideal or overly formal Do not.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings attached hereto.

1 illustrates an e-book control system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of the e-book control system illustrated in FIG. 1.

1 and 2, the e-book control system 1 includes an e-book viewer 12, a controller 10, a data collector 14, and a plurality of sensors 16. According to an embodiment, the e-book control system 1 may further include an interaction device 18.

Each of the plurality of sensors 16 recognizes a user gesture (G1) and intensity (I1) applied to each of the plurality of sensors 16, and generates data DATA according to the recognition result. .

Here, each of the plurality of sensors 16 may include a bending recognition sensor 16-1 that recognizes a bending gesture, a touch recognition sensor 16-2 that recognizes a touch gesture, and a gyro sensor that recognizes a rotation gesture ( 16-3), or acceleration sensor 16-4 that recognizes the shaking gesture.

The data collector 14 collects data DATA output from each of the plurality of sensors 16.

The controller 10 controls the content 13 to display the content 13 on the e-book viewer 12 using the respective data DATA output from the data collector 14 or performs a separate user interaction operation. Control the interaction device 18 to perform.

The interaction device 18 performs a separate interaction operation according to the user gesture G1 and the intensity P1 applied to each of the plurality of sensors 16. For example, the interaction device 18 may be combined with a graphical user interface in accordance with the user gesture G1 and the intensity P1 to produce a sound of intensity proportional to the user gesture G1 and the intensity P1, Alternatively, the wind can be provided to the user.

Hereinafter, an e-book control method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

3 is a view for explaining an e-book control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 3, each of the plurality of sensors 16 recognizes a user gesture G1 and an intensity I1 applied to each of the plurality of sensors 16, and each data according to the recognition result. (DATA) is generated (S301).

The data collector 14 collects each data DATA generated from each of the plurality of sensors 16 and transmits the collected data DATA to the controller 10 (S303).

The controller 10 controls the content 13 of the e-book viewer 12 by using the collected data DATA (S305).

Here, the content refers to digital information provided through various wired and wireless communication networks, such as movies, music, or game software contained in various programs, information contents, CD-ROMs, and the like provided through the Internet or PC communication.

In an embodiment of the present invention, an example of an information content displayed on an e-book viewer, for example, a virtual book, is described, but is not limited thereto.

The controller 10 controls the contents 13 of the e-book viewer 12 according to the user gesture G1 and the intensity I1 applied to each of the plurality of sensors 16 and at the same time, a separate interaction. The interaction device 18 may be controlled to perform an operation.

The interaction operation may be an operation of generating a differential wind or sound according to the user gesture G1 and the intensity I1 applied to each of the plurality of sensors 16.

The controller 10 enlarges, reduces, or moves the content 13 of the e-book viewer 12 according to the user gesture G1 and the intensity I1 applied to each of the plurality of sensors 16, according to an embodiment. Or a rotation operation.

For example, according to the degree of warpage applied to the warp recognition sensor 16-1, the sound and wind are synchronized with the user in the information device by synchronizing with the amount of movement of the content 13 of the e-book viewer in combination with a GUI animation. By providing it to the user, the user can perform an interaction operation that seems to turn over the actual paper book.

4 is a view for explaining an embodiment of the e-book control method shown in FIG. Referring to (a) to (d) of FIG. 4, the contents 13 of the e-book viewer 12 according to the user gesture G1 and the intensity I1 applied to each of the plurality of sensors 16, For example, the moving speed S of the page P2 of the virtual book on the e-book viewer 12 may vary.

Here, when the user gesture G1 is a bending gesture, the right page P2 is the left page P1 according to the strength of the bending applied to the bending recognition sensor 16-1, that is, the speed and the degree of bending. The speed S moving up may vary.

Alternatively, when the user gesture G1 is a touch gesture, the right page P2 moves on the outer page P1 according to the touch speed, the touch intensity, and the touch distance applied to the touch recognition sensor 16-2. The speed S may vary.

FIG. 5 is a view for explaining another embodiment of the e-book control method shown in FIG. 3.

Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, simultaneously on the e-book viewer 12 according to a user gesture G1 and an intensity I1 applied to each of the plurality of sensors 16, respectively. The number C of moving content 13, for example, a virtual book, may vary.

In this case, when the user gesture G1 is a bending gesture, the plurality of right pages P2 to P4 are simultaneously displayed according to the strength of the bending applied to the bending recognition sensor 16-1, that is, the speed and the degree of bending. You can move on the left page P1.

Alternatively, when the user gesture G1 is a touch gesture, the plurality of right pages P2 to P4 simultaneously display the left page (based on touch speed, touch intensity, and touch distance applied to the touch recognition sensor 16-2). P1) can be moved up.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating still another embodiment of the method for controlling an e-book illustrated in FIG. 3.

The controller 10 receives the data DATA generated by each of the plurality of sensors 16 through the information collecting unit 14.

 The controller 10 may perform an animation operation in which the page of the virtual book turns over on the e-book viewer using the respective data.

Referring to FIG. 6, the controller 10 may display pages of the virtual book 13 on the e-book viewer 12 according to the user gesture G1 and the intensity I1 applied to each of the plurality of sensors 16. An animation operation in which the passing speed S2 is changed is performed.

Here, when the user gesture G1 is a bending gesture, the right page P2 is placed on the left page P1 according to the strength of the bending applied to the bending recognition sensor 16-1, that is, the speed and the degree of bending. The speed (S2) to go over may vary.

Alternatively, when the user gesture P1 is a touch gesture, the speed at which the right page P2 passes over the left page P1 according to the touch speed, touch intensity, and touch distance applied to the touch recognition sensor 16-2. (S2) may vary.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating still another embodiment of the method for controlling an e-book illustrated in FIG. 3.

Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the controller 10 may be configured on the e-book viewer 12 according to the user gesture G1 and the intensity I1 applied to each of the plurality of sensors 16. An animation operation is performed in which a plurality of right pages P2 to P4 of the virtual book are simultaneously turned over to the left page P1.

For example, if the user gesture G1 is a bending gesture, the number of left pages (pages) that simultaneously pass onto the right page P1 at the same time depending on the strength of the bending applied to the sensor 16, that is, the speed and the degree of bending. An animation operation in which the number C2 of P2 to P4 is changed may be performed.

Alternatively, when the user gesture G1 is a touch gesture, the plurality of left pages (eg, the plurality of left pages that simultaneously move on the left page P1 according to the touch speed, the touch intensity, and the touch distance applied to the touch recognition sensor 16-2) An animation operation in which the number C2 of P2 to P4 is executed may be performed.

8 illustrates another embodiment of an e-book control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, the e-book control device 2 may include a flexible e-book viewer 23 based on a flexible display, a flexure recognition sensor 24, and a flexure recognition sensor 24. substrate: 21). The content 25 of the e-book viewer 23, for example, a virtual book, is controlled according to the user gesture G2 and the intensity P2 applied to the bending recognition sensor 24 included in the flexible flat plate 21.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing an implementation example of the e-book control device illustrated in FIG. 8.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, according to operations implemented on the side surfaces 31, 32, and 33 of the virtual book 25 displayed together with the front surface of the virtual book 25 on the e-book viewer 23. An animation operation in which the virtual book 25 is passed may be performed.

That is, the pages P1 and P2 currently displayed on the screen come out the top and the remaining pages appear in the side areas 31, 32, and 33 in the form of stairs.

When the user gesture G3 and the intensity P3 are applied to the plurality of sensors 16 located in the side area of the virtual book 25, the pages of the virtual book 25 are turned on the e-book viewer 23. An animation operation may be performed.

For example, according to the user gesture G3 and the intensity P3 applied to the right side 32, an operation in which several pages are turned at once or pages are sequentially turned may be performed.

In the present invention, an example in which the animation operation is performed by a user gesture G1, G2, or G3 is described. However, the animation operation may also be performed by a keyboard or a mouse.

In addition, when each of the plurality of sensors 16 is a gyro recognition sensor 16-3 and an acceleration recognition sensor 16-4, the virtual book 25 is placed sideways to perform an animation operation in which a plurality of pages fall. Can be.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

1, 2: e-book control system
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12, 23: eBook Viewer
13, 25: content
14: data collector
16: multiple sensors
18: interaction device

Claims (15)

Recognizing a user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors by each of the plurality of sensors, and generating respective data according to the recognition result;
A data collector collecting the respective data generated from each of the plurality of sensors; And
And controlling a content of an ebook viewer by using the respective data collected by the controller. The method of claim 1,
Controlling the content of the e-book viewer,
And controlling, by the controller, a moving speed of a page of a virtual book on the e-book viewer according to the user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors. The method of claim 1,
Controlling the content of the e-book,
And controlling the number of pages of a virtual book simultaneously moving on the e-book viewer according to the user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors. The method of claim 1,
Controlling the content of the e-book viewer,
And controlling the controller to perform an animation operation of turning over a page of a virtual book on an e-book viewer using the collected data. The method of claim 4, wherein
The controller performs an animation operation such that the speed at which a page of the virtual book is turned on the e-book viewer varies according to the user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors. The method of claim 4, wherein
And the controller performs an animation operation such that the number of pages of the virtual book simultaneously being passed on the e-book viewer varies according to the user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors. The method of claim 4, wherein
And an animation operation of turning over the page according to an operation implemented on the side of the virtual book displayed together with the front of the virtual book on the e-book viewer. The method of claim 1,
And a user gesture applied to each of the plurality of sensors is a bending gesture, a touch gesture, a shake gesture, or a rotation gesture. The method of claim 1,
Controlling the content of the e-book viewer,
And controlling the controller to perform a separate interaction with the operation of the contents of the e-book viewer according to the user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors. 10. The method of claim 9,
The interaction operation may include an operation of providing a differentiated wind or sound according to the user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors. The method of claim 1,
Controlling the content of the e-book viewer,
And expanding, reducing, moving, or operating the e-book content according to the user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors. A sensor for recognizing a user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors and generating respective data according to the recognition result;
A data collector configured to collect the generated data from each of the plurality of sensors; And
And a controller for controlling the contents of the viewer of the e-book using the collected data. The method of claim 12,
Each of the plurality of sensors is a bending recognition sensor for recognizing a bending gesture, a touch recognition sensor for recognizing a touch gesture, a gyro sensor for recognizing a rotation gesture, or an acceleration sensor for recognizing a shaking gesture. 13. The method of claim 12,
The e-book control system further includes an interaction driving device to perform a separate interaction operation according to the user gesture and intensity applied to each of the plurality of sensors. The method of claim 12,
And the interaction driving device generates sound and wind under the control of the controller.

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