JP3946919B2 - Writing input device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, and more particularly to a writing input apparatus that generates data corresponding to characters written on a medium.
[0002]
[Prior art]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a conventional information processing apparatus. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the information processing apparatus includes an information storage device (digitizer board) 1 and an input film 3, and the information storage device (digitizer board) 1 includes A whole surface erasing / writing part (heat panel) 5 is formed. Here, an information recording / display medium (digital paper) 11 such as a written medium 7 or an unwritten medium 9 is installed between the input film 3 and the heat panel 5 as shown in FIG. Entered.
[0003]
The information processing apparatus as described above is capable of storing information input by handwriting with the electromagnetic pen 13 as digitized data on the digitizer board 1 and displaying the information on the digital paper 11 when necessary. In the information processing apparatus, the displayed information can be freely deleted and corrected. Therefore, according to the information processing apparatus as described above, it is possible to create and store documents without consuming paper.
[0004]
More specifically, the information processing apparatus takes into account the merits and demerits of paper that has been conventionally used as means for storing various information such as characters and images, and a computer having a display and a memory. We propose what took each good point. That is, according to such an information processing apparatus, information created by a computer or input by handwriting can be rewritten many times on a medium (that is, not consumed like paper), and the information is stored in a memory. Processing as digital information that can be processed by a computer, such as being stored, output to the outside, or input from the outside, is realized.
[0005]
On the other hand, conventionally, an information processing apparatus for identifying a medium (paper) mounted on the digitizer board 1 has been considered. FIG. 2 shows an apparatus having such a function. As shown in FIG. 2A, the apparatus has a clip 15 for holding the loaded medium (paper) 10, and FIG. As shown, a bar code sensor 17 is built in the clip 15. Then, a barcode printed in advance above the medium (paper) 10 is read by the barcode sensor 17, whereby the loaded medium (paper) 10 is identified.
[0006]
Note that the information processing apparatus as described above has a shape that is easy to carry for convenience of use, that is, a sensor or the like does not partially protrude or appear, and power consumption is low. desired.
In addition, when using the above information processing apparatus, it is convenient to provide an input command and an interface for instructing control to some extent, but since there are a wide variety of applications currently used by users, If different types of buttons are prepared for each command, the scale of the apparatus increases.
[0007]
In addition, e-mail is a frequently used communication method at present, but it is not uncommon for some people to receive dozens of e-mails per day. Therefore, rather than checking each case on a personal computer, there is a need to use the time efficiently by printing it on paper with a printer so that it can be read anytime and anywhere. At this time, there is a need to check the result on the paper, input it again on the personal computer, and reply the mail.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a writing input device with improved portability and reduced power consumption.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The above-described object is a writing input device that generates data corresponding to characters written on a medium on which identification information is printed, and is built in the writing input device when writing is not performed. Is achieved by providing a writing input device provided with information reading means arranged at a position where the identification information can be read and reading the identification information. According to such means, the protruding portion of the writing input device can be eliminated when writing is not performed.
[0010]
Here, the writing input device further includes medium locking means for locking the medium to the writing input device, and the information reading means is a symmetric point about the center of the medium locked to the writing input device by the medium locking means. As described above, it can be arranged in the vicinity of a point-symmetrical position with respect to the medium locking means. According to such means, it is possible to easily obtain the identification information of the medium to be written regardless of the mode of the user's writing work. The writing input device may further include power-on means for turning on the writing input device when the information reading means is arranged at a position where the identification information can be read. According to such means, it is possible to optimize when the power is turned on.
[0011]
Another object of the present invention is a writing input device that generates data corresponding to characters written on a medium on which identification information is printed, and is capable of reading the identification information and reading the identification information. This is achieved by providing a writing input device characterized in that it comprises information reading means that can be changed to the position. According to such means, the device layout can be changed according to the user's writing mode. Can be optimized .
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.
[Embodiment 1]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the writing input device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the writing input device 28 shown in FIG. FIG. 4 shows the layout of the plain paper 8 placed on the writing input device 28.
[0017]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the writing input device 28 includes a handwriting input unit (electromagnetic induction digitizer) 20, a memory 21, a communication interface (communication I / F) 23, a CPU 25, and a liquid crystal display. (LCD) 27, clip 31, code reader 33, main body power supply unit 37, detection circuit 39 for detecting written characters, and storage unit 26.
[0018]
Here, the code reader 33 corresponds to a one-dimensional code, and is a scan type that collectively irradiates a barcode by a near infrared light emitting diode (LED) and detects reflected light from the barcode by a line CCD. In addition, there is a laser scanning type line sensor. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, when the two-dimensional code 48 is printed on the plain paper 8 placed on the writing input device 28, the code reader 33 includes the area sensor 16 made of CCD, CMOS, or the like. To do.
[0019]
The CPU 25 incorporated in the handwriting input unit 20 includes a detection circuit 39 for detecting written characters, a memory 21, a communication interface 23, a liquid crystal display (LCD) 27, a code reader 33, and a main body power supply unit. 37 is connected. Note that a personal computer (PC) 24 is connected to the communication interface 23.
[0020]
In the writing input device 28 having the above-described configuration, a plurality of plain papers 8 are placed on the stage 22 of the handwriting input unit 20 as shown in FIG. When characters, lines, or the like are written on the plain paper 8, the writing information 47 by the writing is detected by the detection circuit 39 of the electromagnetic induction digitizer, and corresponding writing data is generated. Then, the additional data is stored in the memory 21 by the CPU 25. Here, the electromagnetic pen 13 used for writing is an active pen that emits an electromagnetic field during writing. When writing on the plain paper 8, the detection circuit 39 detects the coordinates of the writing position. In this method, if the thickness of the plain paper 8 is up to about 5 mm, the electromagnetic field radiated from the electromagnetic pen 13 can be detected by the detection circuit 39, so that the handwriting input unit 20 overlaps several plain papers 8 You can write on the stage 22
[0021]
The memory 21 is composed of, for example, a large-capacity flash memory or a hard disk, and stores ID information as identification information of a document read by the code reader 33 and rewritten data in a rewritable state. On the other hand, the communication interface 23 includes an RS232C port, an Ethernet port, a PCMCIA card port, and the like.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, characters or the like corresponding to certain document data stored in a certain personal computer 8 are printed in advance by a printer or the like (not shown) on the plain paper 8, A two-dimensional code 48 is printed at the bottom as an identification symbol indicating which document data a character or the like is part of. Here, the two-dimensional code 48 indicates, for example, a document name, page number, personal computer name, personal computer IP address, etc., \\ PC name (PC IP address) \ drive name \ folder name \ document name This is identification information (ID information) that uniquely defines the location where the document data (minimum 1 page unit) is stored in a directory structure such as \ page.
[0022]
If the above information cannot be directly encoded in the two-dimensional code 48, certain numerical information is encoded, and a table that allows the correspondence with the identification information to be separately stored is stored in the memory 21. In such a case, it is programmed to refer to the table.
On the other hand, when the above information can be directly encoded in the two-dimensional code 48, a QR code, a data matrix code, or the like may be used. In this case, the detection sensor is an area type as described above. Further, since this apparatus is often carried and used, it is preferable to use a rechargeable secondary battery accommodated in the writing input apparatus 28 as the main body power supply.
[0023]
The code reader 33 also has a clip function for holding the lower end of the plain paper 8 placed on the writing input device 28, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b). When the plain paper 8 is sandwiched, a power-on signal is supplied to the main body power supply unit 37. As a result, the plain paper 8 to be written is placed on the stage 22, and when the power-on signal is supplied, the main body power supply unit 37 turns on the writing input device 28 and operates the code reader 33. Therefore, power consumption is reduced.
[0024]
The code reader 33 is disposed on the lower end of the stage 22 facing the clip 31 so as to read the two-dimensional code 48 printed on the lower part of the plain paper 8 as described above. According to such an arrangement, when a plurality of plain papers 8 are placed on the stage 22, even when writing is performed with the plain paper 8 pages turned, the page opened by turning By reading the two-dimensional code 48 printed on the page, the page to be written is specified.
[0025]
By the way, the code reader 33 detects a code printed from above or obliquely on the plain paper 8 to be placed, so that the code reader 33 protrudes from the plane on the stage 22 when the apparatus is used. Become. If such a protruding portion is present, it is very disturbing when the user carries the apparatus, and as shown in FIG. 3C, the code reader 33 is stored when writing is not performed. Stored in the unit 26. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the code reader 33 is taken out from the storage unit 26 only when writing is performed.
[0026]
The information processing unit 83 shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C includes a CPU 25, a memory 21, a communication interface 23, and the like.
As described above, according to the writing input device 28 according to the first embodiment, since the protruding portion when writing is not performed is eliminated, the device can be easily carried by the user, and the code reader 33 is used for the plain paper 8. Since the power is turned on at the time of holding, the power consumption can be reduced.
[Embodiment 2]
6A and 6B are diagrams showing the configuration of the writing input device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6A is a usage state when a right-handed person writes vertically, and FIG. FIG. 6C shows a usage state when a left-handed person writes vertically, and FIG. 6C shows a usage state when a right-handed person writes horizontally.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 6, the writing input device according to the second embodiment has the same configuration as the writing input device according to the first embodiment, but a clip 31 that holds the plain paper 8 to be placed. The LCD 27 is arranged above the storage unit 38 and the storage unit 38 is arranged in parallel with the storage unit 26. That is, the code reader 33 according to the present embodiment can be replaced as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, and the code reader 33 can be placed at any position. It can be stored in one of the storage units 26 and 38.
[0028]
More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), when a right-handed person performs writing with the electromagnetic pen 13, a code reader is displayed at the lower right on the stage 22 of the writing input device 29. If 33 is arranged, the right-handed person may become an obstacle when writing, which is inconvenient for the user. Therefore, in the writing input device according to the present embodiment, the code reader 33 can be attached to the opposite side of the user's dominant hand, that is, the hand holding the electromagnetic pen 13 when writing.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the right-handed user places the code reader 33 on the lower left of the stage 22, and as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the left-handed user places the code reader 33 on the stage. 22 can be arranged at the lower right. Here, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the code reader 33 is disposed at the lower left of the stage 22, the code reader 33 is stored in the storage unit 26 in a state where writing is not performed, and is shown in FIG. 6B. As described above, when arranged at the lower right of the stage 22, they are stored in the storage unit 38 in a state where writing is not performed.
[0030]
Note that the plain paper 8 to be written is for the writing input device 29 shown in FIG. 6 (a) used by a right-handed person, and a code printed on the lower left is used for a left-handed person. For the writing input device 30 shown in FIG. 6B to be used, the one having a code printed at the lower right is adopted. Therefore, in a printing apparatus that prints the code, it is desirable that the printing position can be selected to be the lower right or lower left of plain paper, but it is printed on both the lower right and lower left. There may be.
[0031]
Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, the writing input device 30 according to the present embodiment can also write horizontally. For example, when a right-handed person writes horizontally, the paper is directed toward the plain paper 8. A code reader 33 is selectively disposed at the upper right.
According to the writing input device according to the second embodiment having the above-described configuration, the same effects as the writing input device according to the first embodiment can be obtained, and easier writing work can be performed regardless of the user's dominant hand. Can be realized.
[Embodiment 3]
7A and 7B are diagrams showing a configuration of a writing input apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention, in which FIG. 7A is a perspective view and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view as viewed from the side. As shown in FIG. 7, the writing input device 40 according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the writing input device 28 according to the first embodiment, except that the bar code sensor 17 is used instead of the code reader 33. The built-in code reader built-in clip 90 is different in that it is disposed so as to hold the upper part of the plain paper 8. FIG. 8 shows a layout of plain paper 8 that is used with the writing input device according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 7 and has a barcode 45 printed thereon.
[0032]
In the writing input device 40 according to the present embodiment, the plain paper 8 to be written is placed on the stage 22 one by one, and when the writing work is not performed, the code reader built-in clip 90 is stored in the storage unit 26. Stored in Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the storage unit 26 is disposed on the information processing unit 83 in which the CPU 25, the memory 21, the communication interface 23, and the like are built. When a writing operation is performed, the code reader built-in clip 90 is fitted into a guide groove provided on the upper portion of the stage 22.
[0033]
Hereinafter, the operation of the writing input apparatus having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, in step S 1, a piece of plain paper 8 on which ID information linked to a document ID stored in a personal computer (PC) 24 is printed by a code is placed on the stage 22 of the handwriting input unit 20. . In step S2, it is determined whether or not the code reader built-in clip 90 is stored in the storage unit 26, and if it is stored, the process proceeds to step S30. Then, the CPU 25 turns off the power supply of the main body power supply unit 37 and returns to step S2. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2 that the code reader built-in clip 90 is not stored in the storage unit 26, the process proceeds to step S3 and the power of the main body power supply unit 37 is turned on by the CPU 25.
[0034]
Then, in step S4, the barcode sensor 17 incorporated in the code reader built-in clip 90 detects the barcode 45 printed on the plain paper 8 (ID detection), and the plain paper 8 is subjected to ID processing in step S5. ID data based on the barcode is acquired. In addition, according to the identification code detected in the ID detection, the name of the document to be written or the origin thereof is displayed on the LCD 27 so that the user can know. As a result, the user can recognize what the document is without reading the document to be written just by looking at the display.
[0035]
In step S20, when the user writes (writes) with the electromagnetic pen 13, the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, the detection circuit 39 of the handwriting input unit 20 detects the position information of the electromagnetic pen 13 and processes the coordinate data (added data processing).
In step S6, the coordinate data is linked by the CPU 25 to the ID data obtained as a result of the ID detection (association process), and in step S7, the coordinate data linked to the ID data is stored in the memory 21. (Memory processing).
[0036]
Next, in step S8, when continuing the writing work, the process returns to step S4. On the other hand, if the writing work is not continued in step S8, the process proceeds to step S9. If the coordinate data linked to the ID data is not transferred to the personal computer (PC) 24, the operation is terminated. On the other hand, when transferring to the personal computer in step S9, the document is connected to the personal computer in which the document before writing was stored in step S10, and a document having a matching ID before and after the writing is searched. If a document with the same ID is found before and after writing, the process proceeds to step S11, where the writing data is overwritten on the document before writing in the personal computer from the communication interface 23 and updated to the latest data file. End the operation. If no document with a matching ID is found in step S10, the fact is displayed on the LCD 27 and the process proceeds to step S40. The document after the addition is saved as a new document (new document registration process), and the operation is performed. finish.
[0037]
As described above, also with the writing input device according to the present embodiment, the power consumption can be reduced and the portability can be increased as in the writing input device according to the first embodiment.
[Embodiment 4]
10A and 10B are diagrams showing a configuration of a writing input apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. FIG. 10A is a perspective view, and FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view seen from the side.
[0038]
As shown in FIG. 10, the writing input device 42 according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the writing input device 40 according to the third embodiment shown in FIG. As shown, the storage unit 26 is different from the information processing unit 83 in that the storage unit 26 is disposed behind the information processing unit 83. In the writing input device 42 according to the present embodiment as well as the writing input device 40 according to the third embodiment, when writing is performed on the placed plain paper 8, the clip reader built-in clip 90 is used. Is fitted into the guide groove 41.
[0039]
The writing input device 42 having the above-described configuration operates in the same manner as the writing input device 40 according to the third embodiment.
As described above, according to the writing input device 42 according to the present embodiment, the same effect as the writing input device 40 according to the third embodiment can be obtained, and the storage unit 26 is disposed behind the information processing unit 83. Therefore, the height (thickness) of the writing input device 42 can be reduced (thinned), and the writing input device can be made more compact.
[Embodiment 5]
It is a figure which shows the structure of the writing input apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 5 of this invention, Fig.11 (a) is a state written in the 1st page, FIG.11 (b) is 1st implementation which concerns on this Embodiment. For example, FIG. 11C shows a second example according to this embodiment.
[0040]
As shown in FIG. 11, the writing input device 82 according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the writing input device according to the above embodiment, but as shown in FIG. 11, the stage 22 has a horizontal plane 84. The code reader 33 is built in a position where the bar code 45 printed in the vicinity of the lower side of the plain paper 8 placed in the writing input device 82 is readable. Is different. The writing input device 82 includes an information processing unit 83 including the CPU 25, the memory 21, the communication interface 23, and the like.
[0041]
More specifically, the upper side of the plain paper 8 placed on the stage 22 is tightened by the holding portion 81, but the stage 22 is provided so that the lower side is lower than the upper side. Here, as a first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11B, the stage 22 can be provided so that the inclination is constant from the holding portion 81 to the lower side of the plain paper 8. As a second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11C, the stage 22 can be provided so as to be lower than the horizontal plane 84 only in the vicinity of the lower side of the plain paper 8 to be placed. With the above configuration, the barcode 45 printed near the lower side of the loaded plain paper 8 is read from the oblique direction by the code reader 33 built in the writing input device main body, and the document is read. Is obtained.
[0042]
In general, when a plurality of bundled plain papers are placed on the stage 22, when turning these plain papers, various situations can be considered depending on the individuality of the user. It is also possible to write on the next page while turning over. In such a situation that is often invited by the user in a work mode, if the code reader 33 is on the holding unit 81 side, the ID information of the opened page cannot be obtained even if the page is turned. ID detection of each page becomes impossible. However, according to the writing input device 82 according to the present embodiment, since the code reader 33 reads the barcode 45 printed in the vicinity of the lower side of the plain paper, writing is performed on the second page while turning the first sheet halfway. Even in such a case, the ID of the second page can be detected, and the operation reliability can be improved.
[0043]
Further, as shown in FIG. 11, since the code reader 33 is built in the writing input device 82, the protruding portion on the outer shape of the writing input device 82 can be eliminated, so that it is convenient for the user to carry or write. Can be improved.
Note that the light receiving surface of the code reader 33 may be disposed on the side surface of the plain paper 8 and on a side different from the side tightened by the holding portion 81, for example, on either the left or right side or the lower side of the stage 22. May be arranged.
[Embodiment 6]
12A and 12B are diagrams showing the configuration of the writing input device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12A is a state when the device is used, and FIG. Each of the states when not done is shown.
[0044]
As shown in FIG. 12A, the writing input device 86 according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the writing input device 86 shown in FIG. 4, but the mirror 49, the lens 51, the light source 53, and The light receiving element 56 is included in the mirror holding casing 87. When the present apparatus is not used, the mirror holding casing 87 is stored in the writing input device 86 as shown in FIG.
[0045]
In general, in a code reader that detects an identification number or identification symbol consisting of a two-dimensional code 48 as shown in FIG. 4, a CCD or CMOS sensor and a code are detected by a sensor other than an electric circuit system or a signal processing circuit system. It consists of an optical system such as a lens 51 that forms an image on top. In this case, since the mirror holding housing (unit) 87 is integrated, in order to detect the two-dimensional code 48 printed on the document, at least obliquely above the two-dimensional code 48 It is necessary to arrange a mirror holding housing (unit) 87.
[0046]
However, when using the writing input device, it is not necessary to expose the entire mirror holding housing (unit) 87 on the upper surface of the writing input device. That is, it is sufficient that the light source 53 emits light to the two-dimensional code 48 in order to detect at least the two-dimensional code 48 and the reflected light from the two-dimensional code 48 is incident on the light receiving element 56. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 12, a mirror 49 is provided for bending the path of light projected from the light source 53 or incident on the light receiving element 56. As shown, only the mirror 49 is exposed on the top surface of the writing input device. The mirror holding casing (unit) 87 may be provided not only on the lower side of the plain paper 8 but also on any side other than the side on which the plain paper 8 is held.
[0047]
According to the writing input device 86 according to the present embodiment as described above, since the protruding portion on the upper surface of the device can be reduced when the user performs a writing operation, the writing operation is facilitated and the usability is improved. Can do.
[Embodiment 7]
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a layout of plain paper used together with the writing input device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 13, on plain paper 8 according to the present embodiment, a document composed of characters or the like is printed in the writing input area 89, and the instruction input area 88 is used when the document is created. An instruction button for instructing an operation on the application software is printed. A barcode 45 is printed on the upper left of the plain paper 8.
[0048]
Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, the instruction input area 88 is arranged below the plain paper 8, and a transmission button 94 for data transmission, an operation cancel button 95, and a document deletion button 96 are printed in this area. Is done. Note that such instruction buttons are printed according to the application used for document creation, but it is desirable that an instruction button corresponding to a function used particularly frequently be printed even in one application. .
[0049]
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of a writing input apparatus according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 14, the writing input device 92 according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the writing input device according to the above embodiment, but a clip reader built-in clip 92 is provided at the upper left of the stage 22. In addition, the stage 22 incorporates a detection circuit 39 including switches corresponding to the instruction buttons printed on the plain paper 8 to be placed.
[0050]
Hereinafter, the operation of the writing input apparatus having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step S1, one or more media (plain paper 8) on which an identification symbol linked to ID information of a document (document) stored in a personal computer (PC) and the instruction button are printed are handwritten. It is placed on the stage 22 of the input unit 20. In step S2, the code reader incorporated in the clip detects the identification symbol printed on the first page of plain paper 8 (ID detection), and tries to write from now on according to the detected identification symbol. The document name or its origin is displayed on the LCD 27 so that the user can understand it. As a result, the user can recognize what the document is without reading the document to be written just by looking at the display.
[0051]
Then, ID data based on the identification symbol printed on the plain paper 8 by the ID processing in step S3 is acquired. Next, in step S4, when the user writes (writes) on the first page with the electromagnetic pen 13, the detection circuit 39 of the handwriting input unit 20 detects the position information of the electromagnetic pen 13 in step S5, and the coordinates thereof. Data is processed (processed data processing). In step S4, if the user does not add to the first page, the process does not proceed to the previous step.
[0052]
Next, in step S6, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction input. If there is an instruction input, the process proceeds to step S7. Here, the instruction input will be described. The instruction input is a predetermined symbol for the above-mentioned data that has been subjected to the additional writing process by writing a predetermined symbol and then pointing a predetermined button with the electromagnetic pen 13 to turn on the detection circuit 39 built in the stage 22. An input for performing processing. For example, when it is desired to delete the character “123”, the character range “123” to be deleted is surrounded by a square frame as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b). At this time, in the present apparatus, the rectangular frame is recognized as a symbol for designating a range to be deleted.
[0053]
Then, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the user touches the document delete button 96 with the electromagnetic pen 13, the coordinate information corresponding to the character surrounded by the rectangular frame is deleted. Is generated by the detection circuit 39 built in the stage 22, and the control code is added by the CPU 25 to the data subjected to the above-described additional processing (instruction input processing). The control code is read by an application running on the personal computer 24, and data processing according to the control code is executed. Here, in order to prevent an erroneous operation (instruction input) from being performed, the detection circuit 39 corresponding to the instruction button is made as small as possible within a range that can be visually recognized by the user. The personal computer 24 incorporates software capable of processing to delete coordinate data surrounded by a rectangular frame in cooperation with the writing input device according to the present embodiment.
[0054]
On the other hand, if there is no instruction input in step S6, that is, if writing continues, the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, the coordinate data is linked by the CPU 25 to the ID data obtained as a result of the ID detection (association process), and stored in the memory 21 in step S9 (memory process).
Next, in step S10, it is determined whether or not the coordinate data (added data) linked with the ID data and added with the control code is transferred to the personal computer (PC) 24. If not, the process returns to step S2. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S10 that the additional data is to be transferred to the personal computer 24, the additional data is transferred to the personal computer 24 in step S11. Here, this apparatus is connected to the personal computer 24 in which the document before writing is stored, the writing data is overwritten on the document before writing in the personal computer 24 from the communication interface, and the processing by the execution of the control code is performed. Is updated to the latest data file.
[0055]
Hereinafter, the above operation will be described more specifically. When the address of the document printed on the plain paper 8 shown in FIG. 14 is c: \ MyDocument \ Patent.doc, first, this ID information is detected by the code reader built in the clip 90 (ID detection processing). . Thereafter, assuming that the character to be actually deleted is “123” shown in FIG. 14, these characters are surrounded by a square frame (additional data processing). Then, the coordinate information of the rectangular frame is, for example, (2, 10), (3, 10), (4, 10), (5, 10). 11) and (2, 10), the data consisting of the identification information and the writing information to be detected is, for example, c: \ MyDocument \ Patent.doc \ 2,10,3,10,4,10,5,10 ... 2,11,2,10.
[0056]
Here, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the document deletion button 9 is touched with the electromagnetic pen 13 (instruction input), the control code delete instructing the deletion is added to the data as described above. , C: \ MyDocument \ Patent.doc \ 2,10,3,10,4,10,5,10 ... 2,11,2,10 \ delete is created (association process). When such data is transmitted to the computer, as shown in FIG. 14D, the characters “123” are deleted from the original document and the original document is rewritten, or the characters “123” are changed. The deleted document 93 is saved as the second version of the original document. Note that storing the second version as described above is useful when the original document is desired to remain as it is.
[0057]
In the above description, the original document is deleted as an example. However, newly added characters can be deleted in the same manner. Also, operations other than deletion are performed in the same manner as when the above deletion is executed.
As mentioned above, according to the writing input device concerning this embodiment, while having the same effect as the writing input device concerning the above-mentioned embodiment, data processing, such as deletion of a character, just touching an instruction button with electromagnetic pen 13 Therefore, it is possible to further improve the document editing efficiency in the writing work.
[Embodiment 8]
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of the writing input apparatus according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 16, the writing input device 98 according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the writing input device according to the seventh embodiment shown in FIG. 14, but is most commonly used as a communication tool. However, it is different in that a communication interface 23 is provided for transmitting e-mails. That is, mail software for executing transmission of electronic mail is installed in the apparatus, and data processing by the mail software is executed without confirmation on the screen.
[0058]
Here, the user first looks at the mail list on the personal computer 24 and prints only the necessary mail on the plain paper 8. At this time, a send button 94 corresponding to each mail is printed in the instruction input area 88 of the plain paper 8. Further, as shown in FIG. 16A, a two-dimensional code 48 indicating the address of the person who sent the mail is printed on the upper left of the plain paper 8 on which the mail is printed.
[0059]
When the plain paper 8 as described above is placed on the writing input device 98, the code reader 33 built in the clip 90 detects the two-dimensional code 48 and the mail specified by the two-dimensional code 48. The sender is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Thereby, the user can recognize to whom the reply is written and can know the address of the reply destination.
[0060]
Here, the user can write the contents of the reply on the plain paper 8 while viewing the contents of the printed mail. After the reply has been written, processing is performed so that data corresponding to the written character is associated with the detected reply destination address. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the transmission button 94 is touched with the electromagnetic pen 13, as shown in FIG. 16C, the communication interface 23 is a personal computer held by the return partner according to the return address. A reply mail 97 is sent to 24. In this case, only the characters actually added are returned.
[0061]
In addition, communication with an external device such as a personal computer 24 or the like possessed by a reply partner is preferably performed wirelessly, and differs depending on the use environment, but a communication interface 23 such as a modem or a LAN card is used for the transmission of the mail. .
In the writing input device according to all the embodiments described above, the electromagnetic induction method as described above is adopted to convert written characters into data, but the present invention adopts such a method. It is not limited to the device, for example, a method of converting data based on the trajectory of a writing instrument photographed by optical means, a method of converting written characters by detecting ultrasonic waves emitted from the writing instrument, etc. It can also be applied.
[0062]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, when writing is not performed, it is built in the writing input device, and when writing is performed, writing is provided with an information reading means that is arranged at a position where the identification information can be read and reads the identification information. According to the input device, since the protruding portion of the writing input device can be eliminated when writing is not performed, portability can be improved.
[0063]
Here, it further comprises medium locking means for locking the medium to the writing input device, and the information reading means is a medium locking means with the center of the medium locked to the writing input device by the medium locking means as a symmetry point If it is arranged in the vicinity of a point-symmetric position, the identification information of the medium to be written can be easily obtained regardless of the mode of the user's writing work, so that the reliability of the apparatus can be improved. .
[0064]
In addition, when the information reading means is arranged at a position where the identification information can be read, if the power input means for turning on the writing input device is further provided, the power-on time can be optimized. Electric power can be reduced.
In addition, according to the writing input device provided with the information reading means that reads the identification information and can be changed to a plurality of positions where the identification information can be read, the device layout can be optimized according to the user's writing mode. Convenience can be improved. Here, if the information reading means is built in the writing input device when writing is not performed, the protruding portion of the device can be eliminated when writing is not performed. Can be increased.
[0065]
In addition, in a plane where a plurality of stacked media are placed and at least two points different in height, a first horizontal plane passing through the lowest point of the stage, and a second horizontal plane passing through the highest point of the stage It consists of a portion sandwiched between the first and second horizontal planes, and has a light receiving surface provided adjacent to the stage, and is subject to writing according to the reflected light from the medium supplied to the light receiving surface. According to the writing input device provided with the identification means for identifying the medium, the protruding portion in the outer shape of the writing input device can be eliminated, so that portability is improved and the possibility of damage due to contact is reduced. Can do.
[0066]
In addition, according to the writing input device that includes an identification unit that can identify the medium to be written according to the reflected light from the medium and that can be stored in the writing input device when not writing, the writing input device when not writing Since the part which protruded on the external shape of this can be eliminated, portability can be improved.
Also, a writing input device comprising control signal generating means for generating a control signal for processing data by a predetermined method corresponding to a predetermined position when writing is performed at a predetermined position on the selected medium. According to this, since processing of data generated corresponding to written characters is easily executed, usability can be improved and usability can be improved.
[0067]
Moreover, according to the writing input device provided with the mail transmitting means for transmitting the data as an e-mail to the outside when writing is performed at a predetermined position on the selected medium, the written characters can be easily transmitted to the outside as an e-mail. Therefore, smoother communication by electronic mail can be realized.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a conventional information processing apparatus.
FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating a configuration of a conventional information processing apparatus that can identify a medium (paper) that is loaded, in which FIG. 2A is a perspective view and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view as viewed from the side; Indicates.
3A and 3B are diagrams showing a configuration of a writing input device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, in which FIG. 3A is a perspective view, and FIGS. 3B and 3C are cross-sectional views as viewed from the side. Indicates.
4 is a diagram showing a layout of plain paper used with the writing input device shown in FIG. 3 and printed with a two-dimensional code.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the writing input device shown in FIG. 3;
6A and 6B are diagrams showing a configuration of a writing input apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, in which FIG. 6A is a usage state when a right-handed person writes vertically, and FIG. 6B is a drawing. FIG. 6C shows a usage state when a left-handed person writes vertically, and FIG. 6C shows a usage state when a right-handed person writes horizontally.
7A and 7B are diagrams showing a configuration of a writing input apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention, in which FIG. 7A is a perspective view and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view as viewed from the side.
8 is a diagram showing a layout of plain paper used with the writing input device shown in FIG. 7 and printed with a barcode.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation of the writing input device shown in FIG. 7;
10A and 10B are diagrams showing a configuration of a writing input apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention, in which FIG. 10A is a perspective view and FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view as viewed from the side.
11A and 11B are diagrams showing a configuration of a writing input device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 11A is written on the first page, and FIG. FIG. 11 (c) shows a second example according to the present embodiment.
FIGS. 12A and 12B are diagrams showing a configuration of a writing input device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12A shows a state when the device is used, and FIG. Each of the states when not done is shown.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a layout of plain paper used together with the writing input device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of a writing input apparatus according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an operation of the writing input apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of a writing input apparatus according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Information storage device (digitizer board)
3 Input film
5 Fully erased / written part (heat panel)
7 Pre-written media
8 Plain paper
9 Unwritten media
10 Medium (paper)
11 Information recording / display media (digital paper)
13 Electromagnetic pen
15,31 clips
16 Area sensor
17 Barcode sensor
20 Handwriting input part (electromagnetic induction type digitizer)
21 memory
22 stages
23 Communication interface
24 PC
25 CPU
26 Storage
27 Liquid crystal display (LCD)
28, 29, 30, 40, 42, 82, 86, 92, 98 Writing input device
33 Code reader
37 Main unit power supply
38 areas
39 Detection circuit
41 Guide groove
45 Identification symbol (bar code)
47 Additional information
48 2D code
49 Mirror
51 lenses
53 Light source
56 Light receiving element
81 Holding part
83 Information processing department
87 Mirror holding case
88 Instruction input area
89 Written input area
90 Clip with built-in code reader
93 documents
94 Send button
95 Operation cancel button
96 Delete document button
97 emails

Claims (4)

A writing input device that generates data corresponding to characters written on a medium on which identification information is printed,
When the writing is not made, it is built in the writing input device, and when the writing is made, it is provided with an information reading means arranged at a position where the identification information can be read and reading the identification information. A writing input device characterized by that. A medium locking means for locking the medium to the writing input device;
2. The writing according to claim 1, wherein the information reading unit is arranged in the vicinity of a point-symmetrical position with respect to the medium locking unit with respect to the center of the medium locked to the writing input device by the medium locking unit. Input device.   The writing input device according to claim 1, further comprising a power-on unit that turns on the writing input device when the information reading unit is arranged at a position where the identification information can be read. The writing input device according to claim 1 , wherein the information reading unit is replaced with a plurality of positions where the identification information can be read.

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