globe

Abstract

To provide a globe that can expand the capability of the globe by using a touch pen and cards such as a karuta set without increasing the size of a globe body.SOLUTION: A globe outputs voice when the surface of a body 1 of the globe and an operation area of a pedestal 2 are touched by a touch pen 3, and outputs voice related to the globe when cards such as a karuta set 4 are touched. Information for outputting voice is divided on the body 1, pedestal 2, and karuta set 4, and a user is encouraged to touch the body 1 in conjunction with the output of voice from the karuta set 4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a globe, and more particularly to a globe that uses a touch pen to operate the surface and base of the globe and outputs audio for learning using karuta cards. [Background technology]

[0002] [Prior Art] Some conventional globes allow users to manipulate the surface or base of the globe to output audio for learning about the Earth.

[0003] [Related Technology] Related prior art includes Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 57-38486 "Globe" (Patent Document 1), Japanese Patent No. 3863155 "Speech-generating toy" (Patent Document 2), Japanese Patent No. 5534660 "Data search device and data search system" (Patent Document 3), Utility Model Registration No. 3176901 "Speech-generating globe" (Patent Document 4), and Utility Model Registration No. 3190419 "Globe with voice reading function" (Patent Document 5).

[0004] Patent Document 1 discloses that a sensor is provided on the surface of a globe, and when the sensor is touched with a finger or the like, the name of the corresponding country and information about the land are output as voice. Patent Document 2 shows that control information on a globe is read to switch modes, and dot information is read with a touch pen to output sound.

[0005] Patent Document 3 shows that an operation panel is provided near the base of the globe, and the mode is switched using the operation panel, and dot information on the surface of the globe is read with a touch pen and output as voice. Patent Document 4 shows that dot information on a globe is read with a touch pen and output as voice. Patent Document 5 shows that a pattern code on a globe is read with a touch pen and output as voice. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 57-38486 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 3863155 [Patent Document 3] Patent No. 5534660 [Patent Document 4] Utility Model Registration No. 3176901 [Patent Document 5] Utility Model Registration No. 3190419 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, while some of the conventional globes mentioned above can output sound by touching the surface or base of the globe, in order to further expand the functionality, the touch information must be provided on the surface or base of the globe, which creates the problem of the globe becoming larger.

[0008] Incidentally, Patent Documents 1 to 5 do not describe a configuration for expanding the functionality of the globe using a touch pen and cards such as karuta.

[0009] To provide a globe that can expand the functions of the globe by using a touch pen and cards such as karuta, without increasing the size of the globe itself, which has been made in view of the above circumstances. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The present invention, which solves the problems of the above-mentioned conventional example, is a globe having a body on which a world map is printed with a different color for each country on its surface and special dots are printed on its surface, and the globe has a touch pen that switches between multiple modes by operation and reads the dots to output audio corresponding to the mode, a base having an operation area for switching modes, and country-specific karuta cards on the body of the globe printed with special dots on their surfaces, and the touch pen switches modes and also switches modes in the operation area of ​​the base, and the dots on the karuta cards are read to output audio explaining the country. Each card has a national flag and a single character describing the country, and the touch pen randomly outputs a voice description of the country from multiple cards. A globe characterized by the

[0011] The present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned globe, when the touch pen reads the dots on the cards and reads the correct position of the country on the main body, a voice output indicating the correct answer is made, and when the touch pen reads the incorrect position of the country, a voice output indicating the incorrect answer is made.

[0013] The present invention provides the above-mentioned globe, to The device is characterized in that special dots are printed on the reverse side of the side on which the national flag is printed, and the shape of the country is also printed on the same side, and when the touch pen reads the dots, it outputs a voice description of the country that is more detailed than the random voice output of the country description.

[0014] The present invention is characterized in that in the above-mentioned globe, a plurality of icons with special dots related to topography or weather printed on them are arranged on the main body, and a touch pen reads the dots on the icons and outputs information about the topography or weather in audio.

[0015] The present invention is characterized in that the globe has a two-dimensional barcode printed on the body for accessing a guidebook page on a network.

[0016] In the present invention, in the globe, the touch pen has data stored therein for reading dots and outputting voice. Removable Memory It is stored in With memory set in a personal computer with a camera, the personal computer reads a two-dimensional barcode with the camera.Network Guidebook page Please refer to the guidebook page and download the latest data. The data can be updated. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, a globe has a body on which a world map is printed with a different color for each country on its surface and special dots are printed on its surface, and the globe has a touch pen that switches between multiple modes by operation and reads the dots to output audio corresponding to the mode, a base with an operation area for switching modes, and country-specific karuta cards on the body of the globe printed with special dots on its surface, and the touch pen switches modes and also switches modes in the operation area of ​​the base, and the dots on the karuta cards are read to output audio explaining the country. Each card has a national flag and a single character describing the country, and the touch pen randomly outputs a voice description of the country from multiple cards. Since the globe is designed to output voices, the information for outputting voices can be distributed and installed not only on the main body but also on the base and cards, which has the effect of expanding the learning function of the globe without increasing the size of the globe. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the globe. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a button portion of the touch pen. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the surface of a karuta card. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the back of a karuta card. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating the internal configuration of the touch pen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. [Outline of the embodiment] The globe according to an embodiment of the present invention (this globe) uses a touch pen to touch the surface and base of the globe to output sound, and to touch cards such as karuta to output sound related to the globe.By distributing the information for outputting sound not only on the body of the globe but also on the base and the attached karuta, the learning functions of the globe can be expanded without increasing the size of the globe.

[0020] [Configuration of this globe: Figure 1] The outline of this globe will be explained with reference to Figure 1. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of this globe. As shown in FIG. 1, the globe comprises a spherical body 1, a base 2, a touch pen 3, and a card set 4.

[0021] The main body 1 and the base 2 are separable, and when the touch pen 3 is touched to the surface of the main body 1, a specific point on the base 2, or a specific surface of the cards 4, it outputs a sound according to the mode. The operation of the touch pen 3 will be described later.

[0022] [Parts of this globe] Each part of this globe will be explained. [Main unit 1] The main body 1 is a sphere that resembles the Earth, and the Earth's topography and oceans are depicted on its surface. Countries are also color-coded, and national flags are also depicted near the countries. The main body 1 is a sphere, and does not have an axis corresponding to the earth's axis passing through its center and rotate around that axis.

[0023] In addition, the surface of the main body 1 is provided with tiny dots that are too small to be seen by the naked eye, and these dots are special dots that are arranged according to a specific rule.As a result, when the dot information is read by the reading section at the tip of the touch pen 3, the touch pen 3 outputs the dot information as audio information from its internal speaker. Although the main body 1 is spherical, it is hollowed out to reduce its weight.

[0024] [Pedestal 2: Figure 2] As shown in Figure 2, the base 2 is ring-shaped with a diameter shorter than that of the main body 1 in order to accommodate the bottom surface of the main body 1. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the base. Note that in Figure 2, the letters in the operation area (described later) are drawn with leader lines because they are difficult to read. The outer periphery of the top surface (front surface) of the base 2 is smaller than the outer periphery of the bottom surface, and therefore the side surfaces are inclined inward.

[0025] 2, multiple operation areas are provided on the side of the base 2. When one of these operation areas is touched with the tip of the touch pen 3, the touch pen 3 changes to the mode of the touched operation area and outputs sound. These operation areas act as mode switches. Mode switching can also be done with the touch pen 3, where you press buttons to change modes sequentially, but in the operation area of ​​subject 2, you can change modes directly, which is very convenient.

[0026] The operation areas are, from left to right in Figure 2, "Country Name and Capital Name," "Country Name in English," "Area," "Population," "National Anthem," "Language," "Origin of the Flag," "Touch Me," "Find It!", "Karuta Reading 100," and "Karuta Reading 50." Details of the modes of these operation areas will be provided later.

[0027] In addition, a dashed line is drawn on the bottom of the main body 1 to match the inner circumference of the top surface of the base 2, and when the dashed line is aligned with the inner circumference of the top surface of the base 2, the main body 1 of the globe will tilt, and it is designed to match the tilt of the Earth's axis.

[0028] [Touch Pen 3: Figure 3] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, when the tip of the touch pen 3 is brought into contact with the surface of the main body 1, the operation area of ​​the base 2, or a specific location on the cards 4, it reads the minute special dots mentioned above, and depending on the selected mode, reads the data stored inside corresponding to the dots and outputs the data as sound. Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the button portion of the touch pen. As shown in FIG. 3, the touch pen 3 also includes a power button 31, a mode switching button 32, and a volume button 33.

[0029] The power button 31 switches the power on and off when pressed and held down, and when the button is pressed in the karuta reading mode while the power is on, the next karuta is read out loud. Pressing the mode switching button 32 switches between 11 modes in order. The 11 modes correspond to the modes in the operation area of ​​the base 2. Furthermore, pressing and holding the button in the karuta reading mode will repeat the karuta reading again. When the volume button 33 is pressed, the volume increases in stages, and when pressed a specific number of times, the volume returns to the initial low volume.

[0030] [Karuta 4: Figures 4 and 5] Next, the cards 4 will be described with reference to Figures 4 and 5. Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of the front side of the cards, and Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the back side of the cards. Karuta 4 is equivalent to a regular Karuta picture card, and as shown in Figure 4, the national flag is printed on the front and a single hiragana character is printed on one part of it. This character is the initial sound when describing the country in question aloud.

[0031] Note that Figure 4(a) shows the surface of a normal Karuta 4, which is read in the "Karuta Reading 100" mode, and Figure 4(b) shows a Karuta 4 with the words "Karuta 50" printed in a circle in the upper left corner, which is read in the "Karuta Reading 50" mode. Therefore, when reading karuta in "Karuta Reading 50" mode, only cards with the "Karuta 50" mark in the upper left corner will be selected and used. Also, when reading karuta in "Karuta Reading 100" mode, all karuta cards will be used.

[0032] On the back of Karuta 4, as shown in Figure 5, the shape (topography) of the country on the map, the country's name, a description of the country, and the latitude and longitude of the country's capital are printed. The size of the country's shape is the same scale as other countries so that it can be compared. However, countries such as Russia, which have a large area, cannot fit on the back of the card at the same scale, so only in cases where it does not fit is the topography printed with a reduction ratio indicated.

[0033] The back of the Karuta card 4 is printed with the above-mentioned special tiny dots, and when the printed surface is scanned with the tip of the stylus 3 in the "Touch Me" mode, a detailed description of the country is read out loud. The description of the country is more detailed than the description of the country in the "Karuta Reading 50" mode, "Karuta Reading 100" mode, or "Find It!" mode.

[0034] [Globe function mode] Next, the function modes of this globe will be described. Function modes include "Country name and capital name," "Country name in English," "Area," "Population," "National anthem," "Language," "Origin of the flag," "Touch me," "Find it!", "100 Karuta readings," and "50 Karuta readings."

[0035] These modes can be switched by selecting an operation area on the side of the base 2 or by pressing the mode switching button 32 on the touch pen 3 in sequence. The function modes are described below.

[0036] In the "country name and capital name" mode, when the tip of the stylus 3 is brought into contact with the territory or flag of a country on the globe, the name of the country and its capital are output as voice. In the "English Country Name" mode, when the tip of the stylus 3 is brought into contact with the territory or flag of a country on the globe, the name of the country, such as the territory, is output in voice in English.

[0037] In the "area" mode, when the tip of the stylus 3 is brought into contact with the territory or flag of a country on the globe, a voice output is generated explaining the area of ​​the country, such as the territory that is being touched. In the "Population" mode, when the tip of the stylus 3 is brought into contact with the territory or flag of a country on the globe, a voice output is generated explaining the population of the country, such as the territory, that is brought into contact.

[0038] In the "national anthem" mode, when the tip of the stylus 3 is brought into contact with the territory or flag of a country on the globe, a specific phrase of the national anthem of the country that is brought into contact with the territory or flag is played and output. In the "language" mode, when the tip of the stylus 3 is brought into contact with the territory or flag of a country on the globe, a voice explanation is output in the language of the country of the territory etc. that is brought into contact. In the "Origin of the National Flag" mode, when the tip of the stylus 3 is brought into contact with the territory or flag of a country on the globe, the origin of the flag of the country, such as the territory, is output as audio.

[0039] In "Touch Me" mode, when the tip of the stylus touches the special dots printed on the back of Karuta 4, a detailed description of the country of that card is read out loud. The country description in "Touch Me" is more detailed than the country description in "Find It!" In addition, in the "Touch Me" mode, icons relating to topography, ocean, climate, heritage sites or other hot spots are printed on the main body 1, and when the tip of the stylus 3 is touched to these icons, an explanation of the topography, etc. is output as voice.

[0040] In the "Find It!" mode, when you touch the tip of the stylus 3 to the back of Karuta 4, where special dots are printed, an explanation of the country on that card 4 is read out and you are prompted to touch the country's territory or flag on the main unit 1. If you touch the correct territory, etc., the correct answer is announced, and if you touch the incorrect territory, etc., an incorrect answer is announced. If you get the answer wrong, you can try again up to three times.

[0041] In the "100 Karuta Reading" mode, when the mode is selected using the mode switch button 32 of the touch pen 3 or the operation area of ​​the base 2, one of the 100 prepared karuta cards is randomly output (read aloud) through the speaker of the touch pen 3. This allows players to play the game of Karuta while looking at the surface of the Karuta 4, which has a national flag and a single character printed on it.

[0042] In the "Karuta Reading 50" mode, when the mode is selected using the mode switching button 32 of the touch pen 3 or the operation area of ​​the base 2, 50 of the 100 karuta cards that have "Karuta 50" printed on the top left of the front are read out at random. In this mode, 50 karuta cards are used to play karuta.

[0043] [Configuration of Touch Pen 3: Figure 6] Next, the internal structure of the touch pen 3 will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the touch pen. As shown in FIG. 6, the touch pen 3 includes a power button 31, a mode switching button 32, a volume adjustment button 33, a reading unit 34, a control unit 35, a memory unit 36, a speaker 37, and a power supply 38.

[0044] The power button 31, the mode switching button 32, and the volume adjustment button 33 are connected to and controlled by the control unit 35, and each of them has the role as described above. The reading unit 34 is attached to the tip of the touch pen 3, reads special dots on the main body 1, converts them into data, and outputs the data to the control unit 35.

[0045] The control unit 35 reads out the voice data corresponding to the input data from the storage unit 36, outputs it to the speaker 37, and causes the speaker 37 to output the voice. The power supply 38 supplies a power supply voltage to each part via the control unit 35 . The contents of the audio data in the storage unit 36 ​​can be updated via a network. Data updates will be described later.

[0046] [Guidebook] A two-dimensional barcode for accessing the guidebook page on the network (WEB) is printed on the body 1, base 2 or other accessories of this globe. By scanning this two-dimensional barcode with the camera of a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer (PC), you can view the globe's online guidebook page.

[0047] [Data Update] The data in the storage unit 36 ​​of the touch pen 3 can then be updated by downloading the latest data using a PC or the like via the guidebook page on the web. The storage unit 36 ​​uses a removable memory, so data can be updated using a PC. Not only data but also programs can be updated.

[0048] [How to use this globe] Next, how to use this globe will be explained. There are two ways to use it: educational use and game use. Even the game use includes educational elements that deepen knowledge of the Earth, expanding learning.

[0049] For educational purposes, the function modes "Country Names and Capital Names," "Country Names in English," "Area," "Population," "National Anthem," "Language," "Origin of the Flag," and "Touch Me" are used. For gaming purposes, the function modes "Find It!", "100 Karuta Readings," and "50 Karuta Readings" are used. Furthermore, when reading the karuta, some picture cards have inscriptions on the back that increase the points earned, such as "x10 times," which makes the karuta game more enjoyable.

[0050] [Effects of the embodiment] With this globe, sound is output by touching the surface of the globe's main body 1 and the operation area of ​​the base 2, and sound related to the globe is output by touching the cards of the karuta 4. The information for sound output can be distributed and stored not only on the globe's main body 1 but also on the base 2 and the karuta 4, which has the effect of expanding the learning functions of the globe without making the globe larger. [Industrial Applicability]

[0051] The present invention is suitable for a globe that allows the functionality of the globe to be expanded using a touch pen and cards such as karuta cards, without increasing the size of the globe itself. [Explanation of symbols]

[0052] 1...Main body, 2...Base, 3...Touch pen, 4...Karuta, 31...Power button, 32...Mode switch button, 33...Volume adjustment button, 34...Reading unit, 35...Control unit, 36...Storage unit, 37...Speaker, 38...Power supply

Claims

1. A globe having a body on which a world map is printed with each country color-coded and special dots printed on the surface, a touch pen that switches between a plurality of modes by operation, reads the dots, and outputs a sound corresponding to the mode; a base having an operation area for switching the mode; and a card for each country on which information related to each country in the main body is printed with special dots on the surface, The touch pen switches the mode, and the operation area of ​​the base also switches the mode, reads the dots on the cards, and outputs an explanation of the country in question by voice; The cards have the national flag and a single letter describing the country printed on them. A globe characterized in that the touch pen randomly outputs a voice description of a country in a plurality of karuta cards.

2. The cards have special dots printed on the reverse side of the side where the national flag is printed, and the shape of the country is also printed on that side.

2. The globe according to claim 1, wherein when the touch pen reads the dot, it outputs a voice description of the country that is more detailed than the randomly output voice description of the country.

3. The globe of claim 1 or 2, characterized in that when the touch pen reads the dots on the cards and reads the correct location of a country on the main body, it outputs a voice indicating the correct answer, and when it reads an incorrect location of a country, it outputs a voice indicating the incorrect answer.

4. A plurality of icons on which special dots relating to terrain or weather are printed are arranged on the main body, 3. The globe according to claim 1, wherein the touch pen reads the dots of the icon and outputs information about the topography or the weather as voice.

5. 3. The globe according to claim 1, wherein a two-dimensional barcode for accessing a guidebook page on a network is printed on the main body.

6. The globe described in claim 5 is characterized in that the touch pen has data stored in an internal removable memory for reading dots and outputting audio, and when the memory is set in a personal computer having a camera, the personal computer can read the two-dimensional barcode with the camera, refer to a guidebook page on the network, and download the latest data from the guidebook page to update the data in the memory.

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