JPH07108786A - Printed matter with latent image and audiovisual device using the printed matter - Google Patents

Printed matter with latent image and audiovisual device using the printed matter

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JPH07108786A
JPH07108786A JP5258251A JP25825193A JPH07108786A JP H07108786 A JPH07108786 A JP H07108786A JP 5258251 A JP5258251 A JP 5258251A JP 25825193 A JP25825193 A JP 25825193A JP H07108786 A JPH07108786 A JP H07108786A
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Kunihiro Okada
邦弘 岡田
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Maxell Holdings Ltd
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PURPOSE:To obtain a printed matter for realizing what is called a multimedia and obtain an audiovisual device using it. CONSTITUTION:An audiovisual device consists of a picture book 1, a signal reader 2 for reading latent image information from the picture book, a commercially available CD player 3, and an exclusive CD-ROM 4 set to the CD player. The picture book is printed with character strings 10a, 10b descriptive of a story and pictures 11a, 11b, 11c expressing a scene of the story using printing ink in a visible form. In addition, in the respective picture indication parts, latent image information for regenerating a music or the like related to the picture from the CD-ROM by operating the CD player is printed in the invisible form of bar codes 12a, 12b, 12c. The bar code is printed using latent image ink that is formed by dispersing fine powder of a phosphor in a binder and emits a light by the irradiation of an infrared radiation.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】Detailed Description of the Invention

【0001】[0001]

【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、音響装置、映像装置、
ワードプロセッサ、又はコンピュータ等との組合せで使
用する印刷物、及び該印刷物と前記音響装置等との組合
せによって構成される視聴覚装置に関する。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an audio device, a video device,
The present invention relates to a printed matter used in combination with a word processor, a computer, or the like, and an audiovisual device configured by a combination of the printed matter and the acoustic device or the like.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】近年、印刷物と音響メディアあるいは映
像メディアとを組み合わせた所謂マルティメディアの開
発が盛んに行われている。
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, so-called multi-media, which is a combination of printed matter and audio media or video media, has been actively developed.

【0003】例えば幼児教育の分野においては、絵本
と、該絵本に対応するソフトウエアが格納されたカート
リッジと、該カートリッジを装着する装置本体と、タッ
チペンが付設されたタブレットと、前記装置本体と接続
されたテレビジョン受像機とを組合せたものが提案され
ている(セガ・エンタープライゼス株式会社の電子絵本
「PICO」、NIKKEI ELECTRONICS 1993.8.2,no.587,
第133頁〜第135頁所載)。これによると、絵本の
開かれたページをテレビジョン受像機に表示し、ページ
をめくることによってストーリを進行させることができ
る。また、タッチペンで絵本に触れればタブレットが操
作され、触れた位置に対応する他の画面、例えば迷路や
数を数える問題をテレビジョン受像機に表示させること
ができる。さらには、最終ページにはお絵かきの機能が
設けられており、タッチペンでタブレットを操作するこ
とによって、幼児が描いた絵をテレビジョン受像機に表
示させたり、あるいは他のページにある画像をもってき
て幼児が描いた絵に取り込むこともできる。また、前記
マルティメディア方式の教育システムの他の例として
は、例えば絵本とカセットテープあるいはコンパクトデ
ィスクとを組合せ、テープデッキあるいはコンパクトデ
ィスクプレーヤに装着されたメディアより発せられる指
示に従って絵本をめくり、視覚と聴覚とから絵本を楽し
めるようにしたものもある。
In the field of early childhood education, for example, a picture book, a cartridge in which software corresponding to the picture book is stored, an apparatus main body for mounting the cartridge, a tablet provided with a touch pen, and the apparatus main body are connected. It has been proposed to combine a television receiver that has been adapted (electronic picture book "PICO" by Sega Enterprises Co., Ltd., NIKKEI ELECTRONICS 1993.8.2, no.587,
Pp. 133-135). According to this, the page in which the picture book is opened can be displayed on the television receiver, and the story can be advanced by turning the page. Further, when the picture book is touched with the touch pen, the tablet is operated, and another screen corresponding to the touched position, for example, a maze or a problem of counting the number can be displayed on the television receiver. In addition, the last page has a drawing function.By operating the tablet with a touch pen, you can display the picture drawn by the infant on the television receiver, or bring the image on another page. It can also be incorporated into a picture drawn by an infant. Further, as another example of the multimedia type education system, for example, a picture book and a cassette tape or a compact disk are combined, and the picture book is turned over according to an instruction issued from a medium mounted on a tape deck or a compact disk player, and the visual and auditory senses are heard. There is also something that makes it possible to enjoy picture books.

【0004】一方、所謂カラオケの分野においては、曲
名及び光ディスク等から当該曲を読みだすに必要な情報
がバーコードの形式で印刷された冊子と、バーコードか
ら前記情報を読み取るリーダと、リーダから送信された
信号により操作されるカラオケ装置とを組合せ、曲の選
択をワンタッチで行えるようにしたものが提案されてい
る。
On the other hand, in the field of so-called karaoke, a booklet in which the information necessary for reading the song from the song name and the optical disc is printed in the form of a bar code, a reader for reading the information from the bar code, and a reader. It has been proposed to combine a karaoke device operated by a transmitted signal so that music can be selected with one touch.

【0005】[0005]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかるに、前記した従
来のマルティメディア方式の教育システムのうち、前者
は、絵本の開かれたページを紙葉に設けられた切欠等に
よって自動的に読み取る関係上、ページ数が制限される
という問題がある。また、比較的大型の装置本体及びタ
ブレットを必要とするため、装置が大型でかつ高価にな
るという問題もある。これに対して後者は、かかる不都
合がない反面、幼児の興味の軽重に関係なく一定の順序
及び一定の速度でストーリが進行するので、遊技に発展
性がなく、短期間にうちに飽きてしまいやすいという問
題がある。一方、前記のカラオケ用の冊子に関しては、
曲名とバーコードとが目に見える形で併記されているた
め、美観が悪くなるばかりでなく、曲名の記載密度が低
く、冊子が分厚で重くなるという不都合がある。
However, of the above-mentioned conventional multimedia-based education systems, the former is automatically read by a notch or the like provided in a paper sheet because the page in which the picture book is opened is automatically read. There is a problem that the number is limited. Further, there is a problem that the device is large and expensive because it requires a relatively large device body and a tablet. On the other hand, the latter does not have such inconvenience, but the story progresses at a constant order and at a constant speed irrespective of the interest of the infant, so the game has no development and gets bored in a short period of time. There is a problem that it is easy. On the other hand, regarding the above-mentioned karaoke booklet,
Since the song title and the bar code are written together in a visible form, not only is the appearance aesthetically unsatisfactory, but the song title density is low and the booklet is thick and heavy.

【0006】本発明は、かかる従来技術の不都合を解決
するためになされたものであって、その目的は、ページ
数に制限がなく、ランダムアクセス性に優れ、かつ安価
にして美観にも優れた印刷物及びこれを用いた視聴覚装
置を提供することにある。
The present invention has been made in order to solve the disadvantages of the prior art, and its object is that the number of pages is not limited, the random accessibility is excellent, the cost is low, and the appearance is excellent. An object is to provide a printed matter and an audiovisual device using the same.

【0007】[0007]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は前記目的を達成
するため、印刷物に関しては、紙面上に、印刷インクを
用いて印刷された可視情報と、バインダ中に蛍光体微粒
子を分散保持してなる潜像インクを用いて印刷され、前
記蛍光体微粒子を励起する所定波長の光を照射すること
によって光学的に読み出される潜像情報とを共に有する
構成にした。
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention relates to a printed matter, in which visible information printed by using a printing ink and fluorescent fine particles are dispersed and held in a binder on a paper surface. And a latent image information which is optically read by irradiating with light of a predetermined wavelength that excites the phosphor fine particles.

【0008】前記潜像情報は、前記可視情報の下層に印
刷することもできるし、前記可視情報の印刷部分とは異
なる部分に印刷することもできる。前記潜像情報を前記
可視情報の印刷部分とは異なる部分に印刷する場合に
は、潜像情報を摩擦力等から保護するため、その外面を
保護膜にて覆うことがより好ましい。なお、前記潜像情
報は、光学的手段にて読みだせる形式であれば公知に属
する任意の形式で印刷することも可能であるが、小さな
スペースに各種の情報を盛り込める等の理由から、バー
コードの形式で印刷することがより好ましい。この場
合、バーコードの読み取りを容易かつ確実なものにする
ため、所定の印刷領域内に、同一の情報を表す同一のバ
ーコードを、相隣接して複数個並列することがより好ま
しい。また前記潜像情報は、外部装置から前記可視情報
に関連した音声あるいは映像を再生するに必要な情報よ
り構成することができる。
The latent image information can be printed on the lower layer of the visible information, or can be printed on a portion different from the printed portion of the visible information. When the latent image information is printed on a portion different from the printed portion of the visible information, it is more preferable to cover the outer surface of the latent image information with a protective film in order to protect the latent image information from frictional force and the like. The latent image information can be printed in any known format as long as it can be read by an optical means, but for the reason that various information can be included in a small space, a barcode It is more preferable to print in the form of. In this case, in order to make the reading of the barcode easy and reliable, it is more preferable that a plurality of the same barcodes representing the same information are juxtaposed adjacent to each other in a predetermined print area. Further, the latent image information can be composed of information necessary for reproducing audio or video related to the visible information from an external device.

【0009】一方、視聴覚装置に関しては、紙面上に、
印刷インクを用いて印刷された可視情報と、バインダ中
に蛍光体微粒子を分散保持してなる潜像インクを用いて
印刷され、前記蛍光体微粒子を励起する所定波長の光を
照射することによって光学的に読み出される潜像情報と
を有する印刷物と、前記蛍光体微粒子を励起する所定波
長の光を出射する発光部と、前記蛍光体微粒子からの励
起光を受光する受光部と、該受光部からの受光信号から
前記潜像情報を再生する信号再生部と、該信号再生部に
て再生された前記潜像情報を外部装置に送信する信号送
信部とを有する信号読出し装置と、前記信号読出し装置
から送信された信号を受信する信号受信部を有し、該信
号受信部にて受信された前記潜像情報に基づいて所定の
動作を行う外部装置とから構成したことを特徴とする。
On the other hand, regarding the audiovisual device,
Visible information printed using a printing ink, and printed by using a latent image ink in which phosphor particles are dispersed and held in a binder, are optically irradiated by irradiating light of a predetermined wavelength that excites the phosphor particles. Printed matter having latent image information to be read out, a light emitting unit that emits light of a predetermined wavelength that excites the phosphor fine particles, a light receiving unit that receives excitation light from the phosphor fine particles, and a light receiving unit from the light receiving unit. And a signal reading device having a signal reproducing unit for reproducing the latent image information from the received light signal of No. 1 and a signal transmitting unit for transmitting the latent image information reproduced by the signal reproducing unit to an external device. And an external device that performs a predetermined operation based on the latent image information received by the signal receiving unit.

【0010】前記外部装置としては、オーディオテープ
デッキやCDプレーヤなどの音響装置、ビデオテープデ
ッキやビデオディスクプレーヤなどの映像装置、それに
ワードプロセッサやコンピュータなどを適用することが
できる。なお、前記信号読出し装置と前記外部装置と
は、無線で結合することもできるし、有線で結合するこ
ともできる。
As the external device, an audio device such as an audio tape deck or a CD player, a video device such as a video tape deck or a video disc player, and a word processor or a computer can be applied. The signal reading device and the external device may be connected wirelessly or by wire.

【0011】[0011]

【作用】印刷物に外部装置を操作するための潜像情報を
印刷すると、特定の潜像情報を読みだすためには必ず当
該潜像情報が印刷されたページを開かなくてはならない
ので、開かれた絵本等のページ数を検出する必要がな
い。したがって、ページ検出の点から印刷物のページ数
が制限されることがなく、必要に応じて適宜のページ数
の印刷物を提供できる。また、所望のページを開いて当
該ページ中の所望の潜像情報を信号読出し装置にて読出
し、外部装置を操作することができるので、ランダムア
クセス性に優れる。また、潜像情報の読出しには専用の
信号読出し装置のみを備えれば良く、前出の装置本体や
タブレットを用意する必要がないので、視聴覚装置を安
価に構成できる。さらに、外部装置を操作するための情
報を潜像をもって印刷するので、印刷物の美観が害され
ることがない。また、潜像情報を可視情報に重ねて印刷
できるので、情報の印刷密度が低下することもない。
When the latent image information for operating the external device is printed on the printed matter, the page on which the latent image information is printed must be opened in order to read the specific latent image information. It is not necessary to detect the number of pages such as picture books. Therefore, the number of pages of the printed matter is not limited in terms of page detection, and the printed matter of an appropriate number of pages can be provided as needed. Further, since a desired page can be opened and desired latent image information in the page can be read by the signal reading device to operate an external device, random accessibility is excellent. Further, the reading of the latent image information only needs to be provided with a dedicated signal reading device, and it is not necessary to prepare the above-mentioned device body or tablet, so that the audiovisual device can be configured at low cost. Furthermore, since the information for operating the external device is printed with a latent image, the appearance of the printed matter is not impaired. Further, since the latent image information can be printed on the visible information, the print density of the information does not decrease.

【0012】[0012]

【実施例】まず、絵本とCDプレーヤとを構成要素とす
る視聴覚装置を例にとって本発明の一実施例を説明す
る。図1は本例に係る視聴覚装置の構成図、図2は絵本
中における潜像情報の印刷方式の第1例を示す平面図、
図3は絵本中における潜像情報の印刷方式の第2例を示
す平面図、図4は絵本中における潜像情報の印刷方式の
第3例を示す平面図、図5は絵本中における潜像情報の
印刷方式の第4例を示す平面図、図6は潜像情報と可視
情報との積層状態の一例を示す絵本の要部断面図、図7
は信号読出し装置の構成例を示すブロック図である。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First, an embodiment of the present invention will be described by taking an audiovisual device having a picture book and a CD player as components. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an audiovisual device according to this example, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a first example of a printing method of latent image information in a picture book,
3 is a plan view showing a second example of a latent image information printing method in a picture book, FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a third example of latent image information printing method in a picture book, and FIG. 5 is a latent image in a picture book. 7 is a plan view showing a fourth example of the information printing method, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a picture book showing an example of a laminated state of latent image information and visible information, FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a signal reading device.

【0013】図1に示すように、本例の視聴覚装置は、
絵本1と、絵本1から後に詳述する潜像情報を読みだす
ための信号読出し装置2と、市販のCDプレーヤ3と、
CDプレーヤ3に装着されるCD−ROM4とからな
る。
As shown in FIG. 1, the audiovisual device of this example is
A picture book 1, a signal reading device 2 for reading latent image information, which will be described in detail later from the picture book 1, a commercially available CD player 3,
It is composed of a CD-ROM 4 mounted on the CD player 3.

【0014】絵本1には、図1〜図5に示すように、ス
トーリを記述した文字列10a,10bと、ストーリの
一場面を描いた絵11a,11b,11cとが、印刷イ
ンクを用いて目で見える形式で印刷されている。また、
前記各絵11a,11b,11cの表示部分には、CD
プレーヤ3を操作してCD−ROM4から当該絵に関連
する音楽等を再生するための潜像情報、例えば所望の音
楽等が記憶されたトラックナンバー(曲番)や再生開始
指令(PLAY)などが、目に見えないバーコード12
a,12b,12cの形式で印刷されている。
In the picture book 1, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, character strings 10a and 10b describing a story and pictures 11a, 11b and 11c depicting one scene of the story are printed using printing ink. It is printed in a visible format. Also,
In the display portion of each of the pictures 11a, 11b, 11c, a CD
Latent image information for reproducing music or the like related to the picture from the CD-ROM 4 by operating the player 3, for example, a track number (song number) in which desired music or the like is stored, a reproduction start command (PLAY), etc. , Invisible barcode 12
It is printed in the format of a, 12b, and 12c.

【0015】バーコード12a,12b,12cは、絵
11a,11b,11cの印刷位置に対して特定の位
置、例えば図2に示すように絵の左上部分に印刷すると
予め決めておき、同図に示すようにバーコードの印刷位
置を示すための表示を何らすることなく印刷することも
できるし、図3に示すように、絵中にバーコードの印刷
位置を示すための表示13を施し、該部にバーコードを
印刷することもできる。また、表示13を付することに
よる美観の低下を防止し、かつバーコードの読み取りを
確実なものにするため、図4に示すように、同一の情報
を表す同一のバーコードを、1つの絵中に相隣接して複
数個並列印刷することもできる。さらに、同様の趣旨か
ら、図5に示すように、所望のバーコードを絵の全面に
印刷することもできる。
The bar codes 12a, 12b, 12c are predetermined to be printed at a specific position with respect to the printing position of the pictures 11a, 11b, 11c, for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, it is also possible to print without displaying the print position of the barcode, and as shown in FIG. 3, a display 13 for showing the print position of the barcode is provided in the picture. You can also print a barcode on the copy. Further, in order to prevent the deterioration of the aesthetic appearance due to the addition of the display 13 and to ensure the reading of the bar code, as shown in FIG. 4, the same bar code representing the same information is displayed in one picture. It is also possible to print a plurality of parallel prints adjacent to each other. Further, from the same reason, as shown in FIG. 5, a desired barcode can be printed on the entire surface of the picture.

【0016】このバーコード12a,12b,12c
は、赤外線の照射によって励起される蛍光体微粒子を透
明なバインダー中に分散保持させた所謂潜像インクによ
って印刷される。前記蛍光体微粒子としては、例えば染
料名ローダミン6G、チオフラビン、エオシンなどの有
機化合物、あるいはNdP5 14、LiNdP4 12
Al3 Nd(BO3 4 などの無機化合物などが用いら
れる。蛍光体微粒子の平均粒径は、0.5〜2μm程度
が適当である。また、前記バインダーとしては、例えば
ワックス、塩化ビニル−酢酸ビニル共重合体、エチレン
−酢酸ビニル共重合体、ポリエステル、ポリウレタン、
カーボネートなどの混合物が使用される。なお、必要に
応じて可塑剤、界面活性剤などを適量添加することもで
きる。バーコード12a,12b,12c中における蛍
光体微粒子の含有率は、50〜80重量%の範囲が適当
である。蛍光体微粒子の含有率が50重量%未満である
とバーコード12a〜12cからの出力が弱く、一方、
含有率が80重量%を超えると印刷不良を生じる恐れが
あるからである。
The bar codes 12a, 12b, 12c
Is printed by a so-called latent image ink in which fluorescent fine particles excited by irradiation of infrared rays are dispersed and held in a transparent binder. Examples of the fluorescent fine particles include organic compounds such as dye name Rhodamine 6G, thioflavin, and eosin, NdP 5 O 14 , LiNdP 4 O 12 ,
An inorganic compound such as Al 3 Nd (BO 3 ) 4 is used. It is suitable that the average particle size of the phosphor fine particles is about 0.5 to 2 μm. Examples of the binder include wax, vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polyester, polyurethane,
A mixture such as carbonate is used. If necessary, plasticizers, surfactants, etc. may be added in appropriate amounts. The content of the phosphor fine particles in the barcodes 12a, 12b, 12c is preferably in the range of 50 to 80% by weight. When the content of the fluorescent fine particles is less than 50% by weight, the output from the barcodes 12a to 12c is weak, while
This is because if the content exceeds 80% by weight, printing defects may occur.

【0017】絵本1を構成する各紙葉のうち、少なくと
も前記バーコード12a,12b,12cが印刷される
紙葉の印刷面には、蛍光体微粒子からの発光の反射効率
を高めるため、図6に示すように白色層14を形成する
ことが好ましい。この白色層14は、紙面に白色の印刷
インクを一様に印刷することによっても形成できるし、
また、紙面上に例えば酸化チタンなどの白色顔料を分
散、保持した塩化ビニル系樹脂シートをラミネートする
ことによっても形成できる。前記バーコード12a,1
2b,12cは、同図に示すように前記白色層14上に
印刷され、その外面に印刷インクをもって前記の絵11
a,11b,11cが印刷される。バーコード12a,
12b,12cは、赤外線によって励起されるので、そ
の上面が印刷インク層に覆われても情報の読出しに何ら
不都合がないばかりか、このようにすると印刷インク層
が保護膜の機能を発揮してバーコード12a,12b,
12cの剥落が防止される。
Among the paper sheets constituting the picture book 1, at least the print surface of the paper sheet on which the bar codes 12a, 12b, 12c are printed, in order to enhance the reflection efficiency of the light emitted from the phosphor fine particles, as shown in FIG. It is preferable to form the white layer 14 as shown. The white layer 14 can be formed by evenly printing white printing ink on the paper surface,
It can also be formed by laminating a vinyl chloride resin sheet on which white pigment such as titanium oxide is dispersed and held on the paper surface. The bar code 12a, 1
2b and 12c are printed on the white layer 14 as shown in FIG.
a, 11b, and 11c are printed. Barcode 12a,
Since 12b and 12c are excited by infrared rays, there is no inconvenience in reading information even if the upper surface thereof is covered with the printing ink layer, and in this way, the printing ink layer functions as a protective film. Barcodes 12a, 12b,
The exfoliation of 12c is prevented.

【0018】信号読出し装置2は、図7に示すように、
前記蛍光体微粒子を励起する所定波長の赤外線を出射す
る例えば赤外発光ダイオードなどの赤外線光源20と、
前記バーコード12a,12b,12cからの発光を受
光する例えばフォトダイオードなどの受光センサ21
と、受光センサ21からの出力信号をCDプレーヤ3を
操作可能な信号に変換するコード変換回路22と、コー
ド変換回路22の出力信号を光信号に変換する発光回路
23と、これらの各素子又は回路20〜23を制御する
マイクロプロセッサ24とからなる。発光回路23から
出力される光信号は、通常のCDプレーヤ用のリモート
コントローラから出力される光信号(赤外線信号)と同
一波長のものが用いられる。もちろん、この信号読出し
装置2は、幼児でも手に持って容易に操作できるような
形状と重量とに形成される。
The signal reading device 2 is, as shown in FIG.
An infrared light source 20, such as an infrared light emitting diode, which emits infrared light of a predetermined wavelength for exciting the phosphor fine particles;
A light receiving sensor 21 such as a photodiode for receiving light emitted from the bar codes 12a, 12b, 12c.
A code conversion circuit 22 for converting an output signal from the light receiving sensor 21 into a signal capable of operating the CD player 3; a light emitting circuit 23 for converting an output signal of the code conversion circuit 22 into an optical signal; And a microprocessor 24 for controlling the circuits 20-23. The optical signal output from the light emitting circuit 23 has the same wavelength as the optical signal (infrared signal) output from a remote controller for a normal CD player. Of course, the signal reading device 2 is formed in a shape and weight that can be easily operated by being held by an infant.

【0019】CDプレーヤ3としては、図1に示すよう
に受信部3aを有し、赤外線信号を発振するリモートコ
ントローラによって操作可能なものであれば、市販のも
のをそのまま用いることができる。
As the CD player 3, as long as it has a receiving section 3a as shown in FIG. 1 and can be operated by a remote controller that oscillates an infrared signal, a commercially available CD player can be used as it is.

【0020】CD−ROM4としては、前記バーコード
12a,12b,12cで特定される各記録領域に、絵
11a,11b,11cと関連する音楽や朗読それにナ
レーションなどが記録されたもの、すなわち絵本1と対
応する専用のCD−ROMが用いられる。
The CD-ROM 4 has the recording areas specified by the barcodes 12a, 12b and 12c in which music, readings and narrations related to the pictures 11a, 11b and 11c are recorded, that is, the picture book 1 A dedicated CD-ROM corresponding to is used.

【0021】以下、前記実施例に係る視聴覚装置の使用
方法について説明する。絵本1は、通常の絵本と同様
に、ページを開いて文字を読み、また絵11a,11
b,11cを鑑賞できる。この場合、バーコード12
a,12b,12cが潜像インクを用いて印刷されてい
るので、紙面の美観が害されることがない。信号読出し
装置2を把持し、いずれかのバーコード印刷部をトレー
スすると、マイクロプロセッサ24からの指令によって
バーコードに表された潜像情報が光学的に受光センサ2
1にて検出され、コード変換回路22によりCDプレー
ヤ3を操作可能な信号に変換され、さらに発光回路23
により光信号25に変換されて出力される。この光信号
25によりCDプレーヤ3が起動され、CD−ROM4
よりトレースしたバーコードに対応する音楽や朗読それ
にナレーションなどが読みだされる。
A method of using the audiovisual device according to the above embodiment will be described below. The picture book 1 opens the page, reads characters, and draws pictures 11a, 11 as in a normal picture book.
You can appreciate b, 11c. In this case, barcode 12
Since a, 12b, and 12c are printed using latent image ink, the aesthetic appearance of the paper surface is not impaired. When the signal reading device 2 is gripped and one of the bar code printing portions is traced, latent image information represented in the bar code is optically received by the light receiving sensor 2 by a command from the microprocessor 24.
1, the signal is converted by the code conversion circuit 22 into a signal capable of operating the CD player 3, and the light emitting circuit 23
Is converted into an optical signal 25 and output. The optical signal 25 activates the CD player 3, and the CD-ROM 4
The music corresponding to the traced barcode, reading, and narration are read out.

【0022】前記実施例の視聴覚装置は、信号読出し装
置2から光信号25を発振し、CDプレーヤ3を無線で
リモートコントロールするようにしたので、光信号25
が届く範囲であればどこでも絵本を楽しむことができ、
スペース的及び感覚的な自由度が高い。また、絵本1に
CDプレーヤ3を操作するための潜像情報(バーコー
ド)を印刷したので、開かれた絵本1のページを検出す
る必要がなく、したがってページ検出の点から絵本のペ
ージ数を制限する必要なないので、適宜のページ数の絵
本を提供できる。また、所望のページを開いて当該ペー
ジ中の所望のバーコードを信号読出し装置2にて読出
し、CDプレーヤ3を操作することができるので、ラン
ダムアクセス性に優れ、幼児の興味を十分に満たすこと
ができる。また、バーコードの読出しには、小型にして
比較的簡単な構成の信号読出し装置2のみを備えれば良
く、高価なタブレット等を用意する必要がないので、安
価に提供できる。さらに、バーコードを潜像をもって印
刷するので、絵本1の美観が害されることがない。
In the audiovisual device of the above embodiment, the optical signal 25 is oscillated from the signal reading device 2 and the CD player 3 is wirelessly controlled remotely.
You can enjoy picture books anywhere within the reach of
High degree of space and sensory freedom. Further, since the latent image information (bar code) for operating the CD player 3 is printed on the picture book 1, it is not necessary to detect the opened page of the picture book 1. Therefore, from the point of page detection, the number of pages of the picture book can be determined. Since there is no need to limit it, a picture book with an appropriate number of pages can be provided. In addition, since a desired page can be opened, a desired bar code in the page can be read by the signal reading device 2 and the CD player 3 can be operated, random access is excellent and the interest of the infant can be sufficiently satisfied. You can Further, for reading the bar code, it is sufficient to provide only the signal reading device 2 having a small size and a relatively simple configuration, and it is not necessary to prepare an expensive tablet or the like, so that the bar code can be provided at low cost. Furthermore, since the barcode is printed with a latent image, the aesthetic appearance of the picture book 1 is not impaired.

【0023】なお、本発明の要旨は、印刷物の紙面に、
印刷インクを用いて印刷された可視情報と、バインダ中
に蛍光体微粒子を分散保持してなる潜像インクを用いて
印刷され、前記蛍光体微粒子を励起する所定波長の光を
照射することによって光学的に読み出される潜像情報と
を設ける点にあるのであって、バーコードの構成及び視
聴覚装置の構成が前記実施例に限定されるものではな
い。以下に、本発明の他の実施例を列挙する。
The gist of the present invention is that the printed matter has
Visible information printed using a printing ink, and printed by using a latent image ink in which phosphor particles are dispersed and held in a binder, are optically irradiated by irradiating light of a predetermined wavelength that excites the phosphor particles. Since the latent image information to be read out is provided, the configuration of the barcode and the configuration of the audiovisual device are not limited to those in the above embodiment. Other examples of the present invention will be listed below.

【0024】前記実施例においては、バーコード12
a,12b,12cを絵11a,11b,11cの下層
に印刷したが、図8に示すように、バーコード12a,
12b,12cを絵11a,11b,11cの印刷部分
とは異なる部分、例えば絵本1の余白部分に印刷するこ
ともできる。この場合、各バーコード12a,12b,
12cの印刷位置を明示するため、何らかの表示を付す
ることもできる。また、この場合には、バーコード12
a,12b,12cを摩耗などから保護するため、図9
に示すように、バーコード12a,12b,12cの外
面を保護膜15にて覆うことが好ましい。
In the above embodiment, the bar code 12
A, 12b, 12c are printed on the lower layers of the pictures 11a, 11b, 11c, but as shown in FIG.
It is also possible to print 12b and 12c on a portion different from the printed portion of the pictures 11a, 11b, and 11c, for example, on the margin portion of the picture book 1. In this case, each barcode 12a, 12b,
In order to clearly indicate the print position of 12c, some kind of display can be added. In this case, the barcode 12
In order to protect a, 12b, 12c from abrasion, etc., FIG.
As shown in, it is preferable to cover the outer surfaces of the barcodes 12a, 12b, 12c with the protective film 15.

【0025】前記実施例においては、信号読出し装置
2とCDプレーヤ3とを無線で結合したが、これらを有
線で結合することもできる。
In the above embodiment, the signal reading device 2 and the CD player 3 are wirelessly connected, but they may be connected by wire.

【0026】前記実施例においては、信号読出し装置
2としてペン型の装置を用いたが、これに代えて、バー
コードをトレースする必要のないアレイ型の装置を用い
ることもできる。
In the above embodiment, the pen-type device is used as the signal reading device 2, but an array-type device which does not need to trace the bar code may be used instead.

【0027】前記実施例においては、絵本を発明の対
象としたが、その他あらゆる種類の印刷物に応用するこ
とができる。また、前記実施例においては、バーコード
によってCDプレーヤを操作したが、その他あらゆる種
類の視聴覚装置あるいはOA機器を操作するようにする
こともできる。例えば、学習参考書の記述部分や写真
(図)部分に潜像情報を付加しておき、その潜像情報に
よってビデオディスクプレーヤを操作してそれに関連す
る映像が聴取できるようにすれば、学習者の理解を格段
に容易化できる。また、漢字表に潜像情報を付加してお
き、その潜像情報によってワードプロセッサやコンピュ
ータを操作して画面に当該漢字を表示するようにすれ
ば、中国語ワードプロセッサ等の構成を容易化できる。
この場合、可視情報として印刷された漢字の下層に潜像
情報を印刷できるので、漢字表における漢字の配列密度
が低下せず、漢字表を使いやすいものにすることができ
る。
In the above-mentioned embodiment, the picture book is the subject of the present invention, but it can be applied to all other kinds of printed matter. Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the CD player is operated by the bar code, but it is also possible to operate any other kind of audiovisual device or OA equipment. For example, if latent image information is added to the description portion or photograph (figure) portion of the learning reference book, and the video disc player is operated by the latent image information so that the related image can be heard, the learner can learn. Can be much easier to understand. Further, by adding latent image information to the kanji table and operating the word processor or computer according to the latent image information to display the kanji on the screen, the configuration of the Chinese word processor or the like can be simplified.
In this case, since the latent image information can be printed on the lower layer of the kanji printed as the visible information, the arrangement density of the kanji in the kanji table does not decrease and the kanji table can be made easy to use.

【0028】[0028]

【発明の効果】以上説明したように、本発明によると、
印刷物に外部装置を操作するための潜像情報を印刷する
ので、必要に応じて適宜のページ数の印刷物を提供でき
る。また、所望のページを開いて当該ページ中の所望の
潜像情報を信号読出し装置にて読出し、外部装置を操作
することができるので、ランダムアクセス性に優れる。
さらに、潜像情報の読出しには小型にして比較的簡単な
構成の信号読出し装置のみを備えれば良いので、視聴覚
装置を安価に構成できる。その他、外部装置を操作する
ための情報を潜像をもって印刷するので、印刷物の美観
が害されることがないという効果、及び可視情報と潜像
情報とを積層して印刷することができるので、情報の印
刷密度を高密度に保ち得るという効果もある。
As described above, according to the present invention,
Since the latent image information for operating the external device is printed on the printed matter, the printed matter having an appropriate number of pages can be provided as necessary. Further, since a desired page can be opened and desired latent image information in the page can be read by the signal reading device to operate an external device, random accessibility is excellent.
Furthermore, since only a signal reading device having a small size and a relatively simple structure is required to read the latent image information, the audiovisual device can be constructed at low cost. In addition, since the information for operating the external device is printed with a latent image, the effect that the aesthetic appearance of the printed matter is not impaired and the visible information and the latent image information can be printed in a laminated manner. There is also an effect that the printing density of can be kept high.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図1】実施例に係る視聴覚装置の構成図である。FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an audiovisual device according to an embodiment.

【図2】絵本中における潜像情報の印刷方式の第1例を
示す平面図である。
FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a first example of a printing method of latent image information in a picture book.

【図3】絵本中における潜像情報の印刷方式の第2例を
示す平面図である。
FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a second example of a printing method of latent image information in a picture book.

【図4】絵本中における潜像情報の印刷方式の第3例を
示す平面図である。
FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a third example of a printing method of latent image information in a picture book.

【図5】絵本中における潜像情報の印刷方式の第4例を
示す平面図である。
FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a fourth example of a printing method of latent image information in a picture book.

【図6】潜像情報と可視情報との積層状態の一例を示す
絵本の要部断面図である。
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a picture book showing an example of a laminated state of latent image information and visible information.

【図7】信号読出し装置の構成例を示すブロック図であ
る。
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a signal reading device.

【図8】絵本中における潜像情報の印刷方式の第5例を
示す平面図である。
FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a fifth example of a printing method of latent image information in a picture book.

【図9】潜像情報の保護方式の一例を示す絵本の要部断
面図である。
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a picture book showing an example of a latent image information protection system.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 絵本 2 信号読出し装置 3 CDプレーヤ 4 CD−ROM 11a,11b,11c 絵 12a,12b,12c バーコード 1 Picture Book 2 Signal Reading Device 3 CD Player 4 CD-ROM 11a, 11b, 11c Picture 12a, 12b, 12c Bar Code

Claims (10)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 紙面上に、印刷インクを用いて印刷され
た可視情報と、バインダ中に蛍光体微粒子を分散保持し
てなる潜像インクを用いて印刷され、前記蛍光体微粒子
を励起する所定波長の光を照射することによって光学的
に読み出される潜像情報とを有することを特徴とする印
刷物。
1. A predetermined information which is printed on a paper surface by using visible information printed with a printing ink and latent image ink in which phosphor fine particles are dispersed and held in a binder to excite the phosphor fine particles. A printed matter having latent image information which is optically read by irradiating light of a wavelength.
【請求項2】 請求項1に記載の印刷物において、前記
潜像情報を前記可視情報の下層に印刷したことを特徴と
する印刷物。
2. The printed matter according to claim 1, wherein the latent image information is printed on a lower layer of the visible information.
【請求項3】 請求項1に記載の印刷物において、前記
潜像情報を前記可視情報の印刷部分とは異なる部分に印
刷し、該潜像情報の外面を保護膜にて覆ったことを特徴
とする印刷物。
3. The printed matter according to claim 1, wherein the latent image information is printed on a portion different from a printed portion of the visible information, and an outer surface of the latent image information is covered with a protective film. Printed matter.
【請求項4】 請求項1〜3のいずれかに記載の印刷物
において、前記潜像情報をバーコードの形式で印刷した
ことを特徴とする印刷物。
4. The printed matter according to claim 1, wherein the latent image information is printed in a barcode format.
【請求項5】 請求項4に記載の印刷物において、同一
の情報を表す同一のバーコードを、所定の印刷領域内
で、相隣接して複数個並列したことを特徴とする印刷
物。
5. The printed matter according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of the same bar codes representing the same information are arranged adjacent to each other in a predetermined printing area.
【請求項6】 請求項1〜5のいずれかに記載の印刷物
において、前記潜像情報が、外部装置から前記可視情報
に関連した音声あるいは映像を再生するに必要な情報よ
り構成されていることを特徴とする印刷物。
6. The printed matter according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the latent image information is composed of information necessary for reproducing audio or video related to the visible information from an external device. Printed matter characterized by.
【請求項7】 紙面上に、印刷インクを用いて印刷され
た可視情報と、バインダ中に蛍光体微粒子を分散保持し
てなる潜像インクを用いて印刷され、前記蛍光体微粒子
を励起する所定波長の光を照射することによって光学的
に読み出される潜像情報とを有する印刷物と、 前記蛍光体微粒子を励起する所定波長の光を出射する発
光部と、前記蛍光体微粒子からの励起光を受光する受光
部と、該受光部からの受光信号から前記潜像情報を再生
する信号再生部と、該信号再生部にて再生された前記潜
像情報を外部装置に送信する信号送信部とを有する信号
読出し装置と、 前記信号読出し装置から送信された信号を受信する信号
受信部を有し、該信号受信部にて受信された前記潜像情
報に基づいて所定の動作を行う外部装置とから構成され
ることを特徴とする視聴覚装置。
7. A predetermined information for printing the visible information printed with a printing ink and a latent image ink in which fluorescent fine particles are dispersed and held in a binder on a paper surface to excite the fluorescent fine particles. A printed matter having latent image information that is optically read by irradiating light of a wavelength, a light emitting unit that emits light of a predetermined wavelength that excites the phosphor particles, and receives excitation light from the phosphor particles. A light receiving section, a signal reproducing section for reproducing the latent image information from a light receiving signal from the light receiving section, and a signal transmitting section for transmitting the latent image information reproduced by the signal reproducing section to an external device. A signal reading device and an external device having a signal receiving unit for receiving a signal transmitted from the signal reading device and performing a predetermined operation based on the latent image information received by the signal receiving unit. To be done Audiovisual equipment to be.
【請求項8】 請求項7に記載の視聴覚装置において、
前記外部装置が、音響装置、映像装置、ワードプロセッ
サ、又はコンピュータのいずれかであることを特徴とす
る視聴覚装置。
8. The audiovisual device according to claim 7, wherein:
The audiovisual device, wherein the external device is any one of an audio device, a video device, a word processor, and a computer.
【請求項9】 請求項7に記載の視聴覚装置において、
前記信号読出し装置と前記外部装置とが、無線で結合さ
れていることを特徴とする視聴覚装置。
9. The audiovisual device according to claim 7,
The audiovisual device, wherein the signal reading device and the external device are wirelessly coupled to each other.
【請求項10】 請求項7に記載の視聴覚装置におい
て、前記信号読出し装置と前記外部装置とが、有線で結
合されていることを特徴とする視聴覚装置。
10. The audiovisual device according to claim 7, wherein the signal reading device and the external device are connected by wire.
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