JPH11184603A - Image display control device and image display control method - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] An object of the present invention is to change a plurality of image data continuously so that a character such as an animal performs a series of operations in accordance with a current time of a user, thereby providing an interesting and interesting image. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image display device that can add interest and increase interest and usage. SOLUTION: Image data read from a picture data ROM 12a is changed in accordance with a current time measured by a clock device 16, and an image displayed on a display device 13 is changed. Thus, interest and use of the electronic organizer equipped with the present image display device can be increased.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention displays characters such as animals (hereinafter, also referred to as "image data", "images", "picture data" or "pictures") in a predetermined display order. The present invention relates to an image display device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an image display device has been developed which can store and display animal characters such as dogs and rabbits as image data (or picture data).

[0003]

The above-described image display apparatus stores a plurality of types of image data of characters such as animals and characters constituting backgrounds in a storage element such as a ROM and transmits the data from a key input unit. The image data is read out by a predetermined key operation and displayed on a liquid crystal display.

However, in such an image display device, image data corresponding to a predetermined key operation is fixed, and the displayed image is always the same. However, there is a problem that the effect of increasing the degree of utilization of the method is low.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to add a sense of fun and entertainment by continuously changing a plurality of image data so that a character such as an animal performs a series of operations in accordance with the current time of the user. Another object of the present invention is to provide an image display device capable of increasing interest and usage.

[0006]

The means of the present invention are as follows.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image data storing means for storing a plurality of types of image data, a time measuring means for measuring a current time, and the image data storing means according to the current time measured by the time measuring means. Image data selecting means for selecting at least one preset image data from the means, and display means for displaying at least one image data selected by the image data selecting means. .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image data storing means for storing a plurality of types of image data, a time measuring means for measuring a current time, a display instructing means for instructing display of image data, and a display instructing the display. Image data selection for selecting at least one of preset image data from the image data storage means according to a current time measured by the time measurement means when an instruction to display image data is issued by the instruction means. Means, and display means for displaying at least one image data selected by the image data selecting means.

The image data selection means according to claim 1 or 2 is configured to measure the time by the time measurement means when the image data is displayed on the display means. Comparing means for comparing the current time with a preset time or time zone, and when it is determined that the current time corresponds to the preset time or time zone. The image data corresponding to the determination result can be selected from the image data storage means.

In addition to the determination of the current time and a preset time or time zone, the comparison determination means may determine whether the image data being displayed by the display means is the same as the current time. It can be configured to compare with image data corresponding to the current time or time zone and to issue a predetermined determination result.

Still further, as described in claim 5,
The image data stored in the image data storage means is constituted by a series of image data set in advance, and the display means can be constituted to display the series of image data.

Further, as set forth in claim 6, the time counting means may include a counting and judging means for counting the number of days after starting use of the present apparatus or judging the current date. .

The operation of the means of the present invention is as follows.

According to the image display device of the first aspect, since the image data is selected according to the current time measured by the time measuring means, the image display can be changed according to the time and the time zone. Thus, the operator can be given an interesting taste. Therefore, it is possible to increase an interest and a degree of use for an electronic device or the like to which the image display device according to the present invention is applied.

According to the image display device of the present invention, when the image display means instructs the display of the image data, at least one of the image data corresponding to the current time measured by the time measuring means. Is displayed, the image display can be changed according to the time and the time zone, and it is possible to give the operator an interesting taste, so that an electronic device or the like to which the image display device according to the present invention is applied Interest and use of the product can be further increased.

According to the image display device of the present invention, the selected image data can be changed depending on whether or not the current time corresponds to a preset time or time zone. The display mode of the image display can be easily diversified depending on the time and the time zone, and it is possible to make the operator more interesting and to increase the usage of the electronic device to which the image display device is applied. .

Further, according to the image display device of the present invention, the correspondence between the image data being displayed and the image data corresponding to the current time or the time zone is a condition for selecting the image data. It becomes difficult for the operator to predict the image data to be displayed, and it is possible to give a surprisingness to the displayed image and enhance the interest.

Further, according to the image display device of the present invention, a series of image data set in advance is displayed, so that the displayed image can be given a story, thereby enhancing the interest. be able to.

Further, according to the image display device of the present invention, it is possible to use the counted number of days and the determined date as conditions for selecting image data.

[0020]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

First, the configuration will be described.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electronic circuit of an electronic organizer D to which the image display device of the present invention is applied.

This electronic organizer D has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) constituting display control means.
10, RAM (Random Access Memory) 11, ROM
(Read Only Memory) 12, display unit 13, key input unit 1
4, an optical switch 15, a timer 16, a sound effect generator 17, and the like are connected.

The CPU 10 executes a ROM 12 and a RAM 11 according to various control programs stored in the ROM 12 based on a key operation signal supplied from the key input unit 14.
While performing various data exchanges with the electronic notebook, the electronic notebook D performs an arithmetic process necessary for various operations.
And outputs various control signals for controlling the respective components.

The key input section 14 is provided with character keys and numeric keys 14a for inputting "name" and "telephone number" registered as personal data, and also has a notebook mode (registration of names and telephone numbers, etc.). "Mode" key 14b operated to switch between a mode for performing search, display, etc.) and an image display mode (mode for displaying images of characters such as animals). A "light emission" key 14c for turning on / off light emission is provided.

In the RAM 11, as shown in FIG.
A display register 11a in which data to be displayed on the display unit 13 is written as image data; a mode flag register M set to "0" in the notebook mode and "1" in the image display mode; Clock register 11b in which clock data is updated and set sequentially
And a personal data register 11c for registering a predetermined number of personal data including a "name" and a "telephone number".

The display section 13 is a dot matrix type liquid crystal display connected to the CPU 10 via the display drive circuit 18, and has horizontal display areas "background 1" and "background 2" as shown in FIG. , And a dog pattern, and each display area can display a separate image.

The ROM 12 stores a system program for controlling the CPU 10 and various data for controlling each unit.

The ROM 12 stores picture data RO.
M12a, picture basic pattern ROM 12b, picture display pattern ROM 12c, picture display condition ROM 12d
And are provided.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing image data stored in the picture data ROM 12a in advance.

That is, the picture data ROM 12a stores the picture
No. Is stored as bitmap data that makes the display area one screen.

For example, a pattern No. In “No. 1”, “a character representing a state in which the dog is facing down with facing down” K 1 is stored. In “2” and “3”, “characters (types 1 and 2) representing a state in which a dog is sleeping” K2 and K3 are stored.

Picture No. 4 to 5 include "Characters (types 1 and 2) showing the dog rubbing his face" K4
K5 is stored.

Thereafter, the picture No. Characters having a motion of a dog as a motif are stored in 6 to 100.

In addition, for example, the picture No. In “101 to 103”, “characters (types 1 to 3) indicating that a rabbit is hiding in the grass” are stored. 104 to 105 store “characters (types 1 and 2) representing a koala climbing or falling a tree” K104 and K105.

Thereafter, the picture No. 106-200
Stores characters with various animals and the like as motifs.

Further, for example, the picture No. In the image No. 201, a “character representing a pond” K201 has a pattern No. 202, a “character representing a flower” K202 has a pattern No. 203
"Grass character representing grass" K203 is the pattern No. 2
In 04, the “character representing a tree” K204 has a pattern N
o. 205 is "Character representing grass" K205
Are respectively stored.

Thereafter, the picture No. 206-300
Stores characters constituting various backgrounds.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display pattern of a picture which is stored in the picture basic pattern ROM 12b in advance and is displayed in the display area of the "dog picture" of the display section 13.

That is, for example, as the basic pattern A, the pattern display order is changed to the pattern No. so that the state where the dog character sleeps is displayed. To “1 → 2 → 3 → 2 → 3 → 2 → 3 → 2 →
3 →... ”.

Also, as the basic pattern B, the pattern display order is changed to the pattern No. so that the appearance of the dog character rubbing the face is displayed. To “6 → 4 → 5 → 4 → 5 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 4”
→ ... ".

In addition, as the basic pattern C, the pattern display order is changed to the pattern No. so that the appearance of the dog character eating bones is displayed. To “7 → 7 → 8 → 7 → 7 → 8 → 7 → 8 → 7
→ ... ".

Similarly, the pattern display order is changed to the pattern No. so that the dog character displays a predetermined action after the basic pattern D. Are stored side by side.

FIG. 6 shows the display order of basic patterns (so-called,
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a storage state of an image display story).

That is, the story start No. selected in accordance with the current time measured by the time measuring device 16. Is stored.

For example, the story start No. 00, the basic pattern A (pattern where the dog sleeps), the story start No. 01, the basic pattern C (the pattern in which the dog eats bones), the story start No. 02, a basic pattern F (for example, a pattern in which a dog smiles) and a story start No. 03, the basic pattern C (the pattern in which the dog eats bones), the story start No. Basic pattern B (pattern where dog rubs) corresponding to story start No. 04 05 corresponding to the basic pattern E (for example, a pattern in which a dog is barking). A predetermined basic pattern corresponding to 09 is stored.

Then, for example, the story start No. 00
If No. is selected, No. 00 → No. 01 → No. 02
→ ・ ・ ・ → No. 09 → No. Each basic pattern is read out in the order of 00 →... When No. 03 is selected, No. 03 is selected. 03 → No. 04 → No. 05 →
・ ・ ・ → No. 09 → No. 00 → ・ ・ ・ → No. 03 →
Each basic pattern is read in the order of.

FIG. 7 shows the time zone when the mode key 14b of the key input unit 14 is operated to the image display mode (at the time of mode in) from 7:00 to 10:00 and from 10:00 to 10:00.
9:00, 19:00 to 7:00, and the picture numbers to be displayed in the display areas “background 1” and “background 2” of the display unit 13 in each time zone. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the stored contents of a picture display condition ROM 12d in which is stored.

That is, for example, corresponding to the time zone of 7:00 to 10:00, the picture No. is displayed in the display area “background 1”. 203
(Grass character), pattern No. in "Background 2" 204
(The character of the tree) is stored from 10:00 to 19:
In the time zone of 00, the display area "background 1" has a pattern N
o. 202 (flower character), picture N on "Background 2"
o. 204 (the character of the tree) is stored at 19: 0
Display area “background 1” corresponding to the time zone of 0 to 7:00
No. 205 (grassless character), pattern No. in "Background 2" 202 (flower character) are stored.

As described above, by changing the images displayed in the display areas "background 1" and "background 2" depending on the time zone, the display mode can be diversified.

In addition, the ROM 12 stores, as PCM data, sound effect data generated by the sound effect generator 17 corresponding to each image data, and a preset time (for example, 〜 to 時 20). Minutes, 40 minutes, etc.) are stored.

The time counting device 16 includes an oscillating circuit 16a for oscillating an electric signal of a predetermined frequency and the oscillating circuit 16a.
And a frequency dividing circuit 16b that divides a signal from the frequency divider to obtain a signal of a predetermined frequency, and counts the signal to measure the current time.

The measured current time is stored in the CPU 1
1 to the time register 11b of the RAM 11 and sequentially updated and set.

The optical switch 15 includes a light emitting section 15.
a and a light receiving section 15b.

The light emitting section 15a includes a transmitting circuit 15c connected to the CPU 10 and an infrared diode 1 connected to the transmitting circuit 15c via a switching transistor 15d.
5e.

The light receiving section 15b includes an infrared phototransistor 15f and a receiving circuit 15g connected to the CPU 10.
It is composed of

Then, in the image display mode, the CPU 1
In response to a command from 0, infrared light of a predetermined frequency is emitted and output via the transmission circuit 15c and the infrared diode 15e.

When the emitted infrared light strikes the operator's hand or the like, the reflected light is received by the infrared phototransistor 15f, and the received light state is input to the CPU 10 as a reception signal via the reception circuit 15g.

The CPU 10 performs the following based on the received signal.
“Pet operation processing” for displaying a character such as an animal based on a predetermined pattern and “hidden function display processing” to be described later are switched and executed.

The sound effect generator 17 includes the amplifier circuit 1
Speaker 17b connected to CPU 10 via 7a
The sound effect data corresponding to the image data displayed on the display unit 13 by the CPU 10 is stored in the ROM 12.
And generates a sound corresponding to the PCM data.

The above is the schematic configuration of the electronic organizer D according to the present embodiment. Next, the image display processing procedure will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

First, the overall processing of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S1, the "mode" key 14b
It is determined whether or not has been operated, and if it is determined that has been operated, the process proceeds to step S2.

In step S2, whether "0" is set in the mode flag register M, that is,
It is determined whether or not the PU 10 is set to the notebook mode (mode for inputting, searching, displaying, etc., personal data such as names and telephone numbers). If "YES", the process advances to step S3 to proceed to step S3. Set "1" to
After switching the CPU 10 to the image display mode, the program returns to the beginning of the program.

If "NO" is determined in the step S2, that is, if the CPU 10 is currently set to the image display mode, the process proceeds to the step S4 and the mode flag register M is set to "0". Is set to switch the CPU 10 to the notebook mode, and then the process proceeds to step S5.

In step S5, the current time is read from the clock register 11b of the RAM 11, and then the process proceeds to step S6.
Then, the subroutine of the image display processing shown in FIG. 9 is executed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1 that the operation is not the operation of the "mode" key 14b, the flow shifts to step S7 to determine whether "0" is set in the mode flag register M, that is, It is determined whether or not the CPU 10 is currently set to the notebook mode.

If the result of the determination is "YES", the flow proceeds to step S8, where the notebook mode processing is executed, and various processings such as registration, search, display and the like of personal data such as names and telephone numbers are input by keys. The processing is performed based on a predetermined key operation of the unit 14, and when the processing is completed, the processing returns to the top of the program.

On the other hand, in step S7, "0" is not set in the mode flag register M, that is, the CPU 1
If it is determined that 0 is set to the image display mode, the process proceeds to step S9.

In step S9, it is determined whether an optical input signal has been input from the receiving circuit 15g of the optical switch 15 to the CPU 10, that is, the operator performs a gesture or the like by hand in front of the optical switch 15, and the reflected infrared light is emitted. It is determined whether or not light is received.

If "YES" is determined, that is, if it is determined that an optical input has been made to the optical switch 15, the process proceeds to step S10, where a character such as an animal is displayed on the display unit 13 in a predetermined manner. After performing the pet operation processing for displaying the operation based on the pattern, the process returns to the top of the program.

On the other hand, if "NO" is determined in the step S9, that is, if it is determined that there is no optical input to the optical switch 15, the process proceeds to a step S11, where the RA is determined.
After reading the current time from the clock register 11b of M11, the process proceeds to step S12.

In step S12, the time (for example, 〜 to 40 minutes) stored in the ROM 12 is compared with the current time read in step S11 to determine whether or not they match. If it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to step S13, where the hidden function display process shown in FIG. 10 is executed, and the process returns. If it is determined that they do not match, the process returns.

Next, based on the flowchart of FIG.
The processing procedure of the image display processing will be described.

In step S601, step S5
The branching process is performed according to the time zone to which the value of the time read at the time belongs.
If it is determined that the time zone belongs to the time zone of 19:00 to 19:00, the process proceeds to step S601B. If it is determined that the time zone belongs to the time zone of 19:00 to 7:00, the process proceeds to step S601C.

In step S601A, the pattern No. is set in the "background 1" of the display area based on the contents stored in the pattern display condition ROM 12d shown in FIG. 203, Picture N on "Background 2"
o. 204 is selected and displayed in the corresponding display area of the display unit 13, and the process proceeds to step S602.

In step S601B, the pattern No. is set in the “background 1” of the display area. 202, “Pattern No. 2” in “Background 2” 204
Is selected and displayed in the corresponding display area of the display unit 13, and the process proceeds to step S602.

In step S601C, the pattern No. is set in the "background 1" of the display area. 205, the pattern No.
202 is selected and displayed in the corresponding display area of the display unit 13, and the process proceeds to step S603.

In step S602, a branching process is performed according to the minute value of the current time. If the time is 00 to 10 minutes, the process proceeds to step S602A. If the time is 10 to 20 minutes, the process proceeds to step S602B. Step S for minutes
If the time is 30 to 40 minutes, the process proceeds to step S602.
D, in the case of 40 to 50 minutes, to step S602E,
In the case of 50 to 60 minutes, the process proceeds to step S602F.

In step S602A, the story start No. of the picture display pattern ROM 12c shown in FIG. 00 is selected and “sleeping” which is a predetermined basic pattern A is selected from the picture basic pattern ROM 12b shown in FIG.
"1" of the number data indicating the picture display order
The first number data “1” of “2”, “3”, “2”, “3”... Is read out, and the pattern data ROM 12 shown in FIG.
a, address data is sequentially read out from the picture data ROM 12a, and the picture data is sequentially read out and output to the display area of the "dog picture" on the display unit 13 so that the dog "sleeps".
Is displayed.

When the display according to the display order of the basic patterns A is completed, the picture display pattern ROM 1 shown in FIG.
According to the contents of No. 2c, No. 01 → No. 02 → ・ ・ ・
→ No. 09 → No. "C", "F" ... "A", "A" of each basic pattern are read in the order of 00 → ..., and the picture data of the display area of "dog picture" is changed one after another. Become.

That is, the dog character is changed and displayed while developing the story in the order of sleeping (basic pattern A) → eating bones (basic pattern C) → laughing (basic pattern F) →. Become.

In step S602B, the story start No. in the picture display pattern ROM 12c shown in FIG.
04 and the picture basic pattern ROM 12 shown in FIG.
b, the pattern data is sequentially read from the pattern data ROM 12a shown in FIG. 4 based on the basic pattern B, and is output to the display area "dog pattern" of the display unit 13 so that the dog can see his face. Display the status of the operation.

Therefore, for example, if the current time at which the mode entered the image display mode is 8:15 AM, this condition is satisfied, and the dog moves his / her face based on the basic pattern C as shown in FIG. The picture data to do is K
6, K4, K5, and K4 are displayed on the display unit 13 in the display order.

When the display of the basic pattern C is completed, the No. is displayed in accordance with the contents of the picture display pattern ROM 12c of FIG. 04 → No. 05 → ・ ・ ・ → No. 09 → No. 0
Each basic pattern is read in the order of 0 →..., And the pattern of the display area of “dog pattern” is changed one after another.

That is, the dog character rubs his face (basic pattern B) → barks (basic pattern E) →
・ The story will be displayed while developing the story in this order.

Thereafter, steps S602C to S6
In the same manner as described above, the pattern to be displayed in the display area “dog pattern” is selected and determined in 02F, and output and displayed.

Then, steps 602A to S6
When the processing of 02F is interrupted by a lapse of a predetermined time or by a predetermined key operation, the image processing ends.

On the other hand, in step S603, a branching process is performed according to the minute value of the current time, and if it is 00 to 30 minutes, the flow advances to step S603A to read the basic pattern from the basic pattern ROM 12b shown in FIG. B (a pattern indicating that the dog eats bones) is read out, a pattern is displayed in the display area “dog pattern” of the display unit 13 based on the pattern, and the process ends.

In the case of 30 to 60 minutes, the process proceeds to step S603B, where the pattern basic pattern RO shown in FIG.
A basic pattern A (a pattern representing a state in which a dog sleeps) is read from M12b, and the display unit 1 is read out based on the pattern.
After the pattern is displayed on the display area 3 "dog pattern", the process is terminated.

Although not appearing in this flowchart,
Along with the display of the picture, predetermined sound effect data is read from the ROM 12, and “a dog's breath”, “a dog barking” or the like is output from the sound effect generator 17.

By the above-described image display processing, the pattern displayed on the display unit 13 changes according to the current time when the mode is entered into the image display mode, so that it is possible to add interest and amusement to the electronic organizer. The user can be interested and the degree of utilization can be increased.

Next, the hidden function display processing in step S13 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

This processing is to display a special picture when the current time coincides with a predetermined time set in advance. First, in step S1301, the above-mentioned step S11 is executed.
Coincidence with the current time read in the step (b) and the time stored in the ROM 12 in advance (for example, ~ to 20 minutes, 40 minutes);
Determine the mismatch.

If it is determined that the time is within the range of ~ 20: 20, the flow shifts to step S1302 to display the picture No. on the display unit 13. It is determined whether or not the character No. 204 (a character of a tree) is being displayed. If “YES”, the flow advances to step S1303 to execute the above-mentioned pattern No. 204 instead of the display of the pattern No. 204 104 → Pattern No. 105 (a pattern representing the appearance of the koala falling from the tree) is displayed, and the process is terminated.

If "NO", the process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1301 that the time coincides with 〜 to
4 and the display unit 13 displays the current pattern No. It is determined whether or not the image No. 205 (grassless character) is being displayed. If “YES”, the flow advances to step S1305 to set the pattern No. Instead of the display of the picture No. 205, the picture No. 1
01 → Pattern No. 102 → Pattern No. 103 (a pattern in which the rabbit shows a face from the grass) is displayed, and the process ends.

If "NO", the process is terminated.

Further, in step S1301,
If it is determined that the time does not match any of the times 20 minutes and 40 minutes, the process ends.

By the various function display processing, a special image is displayed only at a specific time, so that the user can be given more interest and the interest in the electronic organizer can be further increased.

In this embodiment, the case of storing and displaying characters of dogs, rabbits, and koalas has been described. However, it is needless to say that the present invention can be applied to any other material having characters.

Further, in this embodiment, the display unit is arranged vertically and horizontally by 1 ×.
Although the case where the display area is divided into three display areas has been described, the number of divisions of the display area can be arbitrarily increased or decreased.

In this embodiment, the case where the infrared light switch 15 is provided to detect the movement of the operator's hand to change the display processing has been described. However, instead of this light switch, a normal push button is used. An expression switch may be provided, and the processing may be changed by the operation.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the case where data is stored in advance in a non-rewritable ROM as a storage means of each pattern has been described. Instead, a rewritable RAM may be used, for example. , Image data obtained by capturing image data with a scanner, digital camera, or the like, or an operator inputs and stores a desired combination pattern from a key input unit, and synthesizes and displays an image based on the pattern. Such a configuration is also possible.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the image combined according to the pattern is output to the display unit composed of the liquid crystal display is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You can also.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the display section 13 is divided into three display areas and an image is displayed based on a predetermined pattern has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this.
Alternatively, a plurality of image data corresponding to all the display areas of No. 3 may be stored, and the image data may be selected and displayed according to the current time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the image display is changed based on whether the current time when entering the image display mode belongs to a predetermined time zone or coincides with the predetermined time. But not limited to this, for example,
The image may be changed according to the current time when the power is turned on.

Instead of, or in addition to, the process of changing the image based on the current time, for example, the number of times the mode has been switched, the random number value generated by the random number generation means, or the current date and time. It is also conceivable to change the image display based on the number of days since the start of use of the device.

[0109]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the image data is selected according to the current time measured by the timer, the image display can be changed according to the time zone. There is an effect that it is possible to provide a person with an interesting taste.

Therefore, the effect that the interest and the usage of the electronic apparatus to which the image display device according to the present invention is applied can be increased.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when there is an instruction to display image data by the image display means, at least one of the image data corresponding to the current time measured by the time measurement means is displayed. The image display can be changed according to the time and the time zone, and the operator can be given an interesting taste. There is an effect that the degree of use can be further increased.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the selected image data can be changed depending on whether or not the current time corresponds to a preset time or time zone. The display mode of the image display can be easily diversified depending on the time zone, and it is possible to make the operator have more interest and to increase the usage of the electronic device to which the image display device is applied.

Further, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention,
Since the correspondence between the image data being displayed and the image data corresponding to the current time or time zone is one of the conditions for selecting the image data, it is difficult for the operator to predict the selected image data, and the There is also an effect that it is possible to give unexpectedness and enhance interest.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since a series of image data set in advance is displayed, the displayed image can be given a story, and the interest can be further enhanced. it can.

Further, according to the present invention, the counted number of days and the determined date can be used as conditions for selecting image data.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic organizer to which an image display device according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a data configuration of a RAM.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a display area of a display unit.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of a picture data ROM.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the contents of a picture basic pattern ROM.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the contents of a picture display pattern ROM.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the contents of a picture display condition ROM.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of general processing performed by an electronic organizer to which the image display device according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a subroutine of image display processing.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a subroutine of hidden function display processing.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a display example in a case where a mode enters the image display mode at 8:15 AM.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a display example in a hidden function display process.

[Explanation of symbols]

 D Electronic organizer 10 CPU 11 RAM 12 ROM 12a Picture data ROM (image data storage means) 12b Picture basic pattern ROM 12c Picture display pattern ROM 12d Picture display condition ROM 13 Display section (display means) 14 Key input section 15 Optical switch 16 Clocking Device (measuring means)

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[0001]

The present invention relates to a plurality of types of images (hereinafter, also referred to as "image data", "images", "picture data" or "pictures") showing a series of actions of a character such as an animal. , A sound effect corresponding to the display according to a predetermined display order corresponding to the clocked current time, etc.
Image display control device and image displayed together with sound output of image
The present invention relates to a display control method .

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An object of the present invention is to make a character such as an animal correspond to a sound effect corresponding to a current time of a user.
An image display control device capable of continuously changing a plurality of images and sound to be output so as to perform a series of operations to add interest and entertainment, and to increase interest and utilization; and
An image display control method is provided.

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[0007] In the parentheses attached to each component,
Characters and numerical values are element names in the embodiments described later.
And reference numerals in the drawings.

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[0008] According to the first aspect of the present invention, a predetermined key is provided.
Multiple types of images showing a series of character actions are stored.
Image storage means (ROM 12a in FIGS. 1 and 4;
Picture No. 1 to 5) and timekeeping means (Figure
1), and the time is measured by the time measuring means.
According to the display order predetermined for the current time.
The plurality of types of images are sequentially read from the image storage means.
So that the character performs the series of actions
Display control means (CPU 10 in FIG. 1; FIG. 9;
(FIG. 11) and an image is displayed under the control of the display control means.
Sound output means (R in FIG. 1) for outputting the corresponding sound.
OM 12 PCM data, sound effect generator 17)
It is characterized by having.

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The invention described in claim 2 is the same as the invention described in claim 1.
In the image display control device described above, the control of the display control means is performed.
Display means for displaying each image sequentially read by the user
(Display unit 13 in FIG. 1).
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[0010] The invention according to claim 3 is based on claim 1.
In the image display control device described above, the display control means,
The current time measured by the timing means is predetermined.
Which time zone it belongs to
Time zone determining means (S601 in FIG. 9)
Based on the result of the determination by the determination means, the time to which it belongs
In the predetermined display order corresponding to the band,
Are sequentially read from the image storage means and the
Control to display lactor to perform the above series of operations
Means (CPU 10 in FIG. 1; S602 and S603 in FIG. 9)
S602A to S602F, S603A to S603B; FIG.
11).

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[0011] Further , the invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that:
The image display control device according to claim 3.
The series of actions of the character is, for example, sleeping animals
An action, a face rubbing action or a bone eating action.

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Further, according to the invention described in claim 5, the present time is
A timekeeping step (timer 16 in FIG. 1)
The time corresponding to the current time measured in the clocking step is
According to a predetermined display order, a predetermined
Multiple types of images showing the series of actions of the tractor are stored
Image storage means (ROM 12a in FIGS. 1 and 4; picture
Pattern No. 1 ~ 5) Address control of the multiple types of images
Are read out sequentially, and the character performs the series of operations.
A display control step for displaying the display to be performed (the CPU of FIG. 1)
10; FIG. 9; FIG. 11) and control of the display control step.
Sound output that outputs the corresponding sound when displaying the image by
Power step (PCM data in ROM 12 in FIG. 1, sound effect
Generator 17).

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The invention according to claim 6 is the same as the invention according to claim 5.
In the image display control method described above, the display control step
Means that the current time measured in the timing step is
Belongs to any of the specified time zones
Time zone determination step of determining whether or not (S601 in FIG. 9)
And the result of the discrimination by this time zone discrimination step.
Table that corresponds to the time zone to which it belongs.
The plurality of images are stored in the image storage unit in the order shown.
And read out the characters in sequence
The control step for displaying the display to be performed (the CPU 1 in FIG. 1)
0; S602, S603, S602A to S602 in FIG.
F, S603A to S603B; FIG. 11).
It is characterized by the following.

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[0014] The invention described in claim 7 is the same as in claim 5.
7. The image display control method according to claim 6, wherein
A series of movements of the character are, for example,
This is the action of rubbing, rubbing the face, or eating bones.

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The operation of the means of the present invention is as follows.

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An image display control device according to claim 1,
According to the image display control method as set forth in claim 5, the timing means or
Corresponds to the current time measured by the timekeeping step.
Multiple types of images according to a predetermined display order
Are sequentially read from the image storage means, and the character
Display to perform the series of operations and display
The sound corresponding to the image to be output is output. This
Therefore, it is determined in advance according to the current time of the user.
Characters such as animals move in a series
Change multiple images as you do
It can output sound such as sound effects corresponding to the image,
It can give the author an interesting taste. Therefore,
The image display control device or the image display control method according to
It is possible to increase interest and usage of electronic devices used
it can.

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Further, according to the image display control device of the present invention,
According to this, the image data is sequentially read out under the control of the image display control means.
Display each image on the display means, and a series of characters
The operation can be easily and reliably visually recognized by the user.
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Further, the image display control device according to the third aspect is provided.
According to the image display control method of the sixth aspect, the time zone
Display a series of actions of the character associated with
Can be changed, so that
Changes in the operation of the
Interest and utilization can be further enhanced.

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An image display control device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention.
According to the image display control method described in claim 7,
Like sleeping, rubbing or eating bones
A series of character movements according to the current time.
It is possible to enhance interest.

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By the above image display processing, the pattern displayed on the display unit 13 changes according to the current time when the mode is entered into the image display mode, and a predetermined pattern is displayed with the display of the pattern.
Since the sound effect is output, it is possible to add interest and amusement to the electronic organizer, and to make the user of the electronic organizer or the like interested and increase the degree of use.

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The image display control device according to claim 1 or
According to the image display control method of the fifth aspect, the time display means and
Or the current time measured by the timing step
According to a predetermined display order.
Image storage of multiple types of images showing a series of lactor operations
Means to read out the character
Images that are displayed while performing actions
Output the sound corresponding to the
According to the display order predetermined for the current time.
Multiple screens so that the character performs a series of actions
Changes the image, as well as sound effects corresponding to the image
Can output sound to give the operator an interesting experience
Can be. Therefore, the image display control device according to the present invention
Or for electronic equipment to which the image display control method is applied
Interest and usage can be increased.

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Further, according to the image display control device of the second aspect,
According to this, the image data is sequentially read out under the control of the image display control means.
Each image is displayed on the display means, and characters such as animals
The user can easily and reliably see the series of actions
Can be.

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Further , the image display control device according to the third aspect of the present invention is also applicable.
According to the image display control method of the sixth aspect, the time zone
Display a series of actions of the character associated with
Can be changed, so that
Changes in the operation of the
Interest and utilization can be further enhanced.

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Further, the image display control device according to the fourth aspect is provided.
According to the image display control method described in claim 7,
Like sleeping, rubbing or eating bones
In addition, a series of actions of characters such as animals
It is possible to perform in a series of operation modes according to
You can enhance the taste.

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Claims (6)

[Claims] An image data storage means for storing a plurality of types of image data; a timekeeping means for measuring a current time; and a preset time from the image data storage means according to the current time measured by the timekeeping means. An image display device comprising: an image data selection unit that selects at least one image data item; and a display unit that displays at least one image data item selected by the image data selection unit. 2. An image data storage means for storing a plurality of types of image data; a clock means for measuring a current time; a display instruction means for instructing display of image data; and a display instruction means for displaying image data. Image data selecting means for selecting at least one of preset image data from the image data storing means according to a current time measured by the time measuring means when instructed; Display means for displaying at least one image data selected by the image display device. 3. The image data selecting means compares the current time measured by the time measuring means with a preset time or time zone when image data is displayed on the display means. When the comparison and determination unit determines that the current time corresponds to a preset time or time zone, the image data corresponding to the determination result is selected from the image data storage unit. The image display device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: 4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said comparing and judging means judges whether said current time is a predetermined time or a time zone, and further comprises an image data being displayed by said display means and an image corresponding to the current time or a time zone. 4. The image display device according to claim 3, wherein a predetermined determination result is obtained by comparing the data with data. 5. The image data stored in said image data storage means comprises a series of image data set in advance, and said display means displays said series of image data. The image display device according to claim 1. 6. The counting device according to claim 1, wherein said time counting means includes counting means for counting the number of days since the start of use of the apparatus or counting means for judging a current date. The image display device as described in the above.