WO2007085661A1

WO2007085661A1 - Information processing system and method, corresponding computer program and corresponding computer-readable storage medium

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Publication number: WO2007085661A1
Application number: PCT/EP2007/050918
Authority: WO
Inventors: René DEPLANQUE
Original assignee: Fachinformationszentrum Chemie Gmbh
Priority date: 2006-01-30
Filing date: 2007-01-30
Publication date: 2007-08-02
Also published as: DE102006004824A1

Abstract

The invention relates to an information processing system and method, to a corresponding computer program and to a corresponding computer-readable storage medium, which can e.g. especially be used for facilitating in a simple manner access to context-related information that relate to correspondingly characterized terms, articles or other contents in books or other printed products. The system according to the invention comprises at least one printed product, at least one data processing device, means for data storage and means for data input and/or output. The at least one printed product has marking means and the marking means are associated with respective data stored in the data storage means. The system also comprises at least one sensor for detecting marking means and is configured in such a manner that data associated with the marking means are updated depending on the detection of marking means and/or that data and/or information exchange between users of the information processing system is facilitated.

Description

Arrangement and method for information processing and a corresponding computer program and a corresponding computer-readable storage medium

description

The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for processing information as well as a corresponding computer program and a corresponding computer-readable storage medium, which are used, for example, in particular to allow easy access to contextual information related to appropriately labeled terms, articles or other content in books or other printed matter.

Well-known solutions in this field equip books with a CD-ROM. On such a CD-ROM, for example, the contents of the book may be stored, which also provides interactive elements such. the display of comments on certain tagged terms, the linking of keywords with the associated explanations and also multimedia elements, such as

Animations to explain operations described in the book. A disadvantage of these solutions, however, is that book and accompanying CD-ROM are always separate and independent from each other. A relationship in the strict sense between book and CD-ROM Does not exist in the known solutions. In particular, the book and CD-ROM are used independently of each other in the sense that explanations of contents of the book are manually searched and activated on the associated CD-ROM Need to become. Ultimately, these two media, even when delivered together, are two independent publications that complement each other but do not interact interactively.

Another disadvantage of this known solution is that to update the information, the originally attached CD-ROM must be replaced by a new one.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide an arrangement and a method for information processing and a corresponding computer program and a corresponding computer-readable storage medium, which remedy the disadvantages mentioned and in particular to allow an interactive use of computer programs, which contextual information on selected content of printed matter Make available.

This object is achieved by the features in the characterizing part of claims 1, 17, 35 and 39 in cooperation with the features in the preamble. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are contained in the subclaims.

A particular advantage of the arrangement according to the invention is that specifically context-related additional information can be retrieved for selected contents of printed products, such as books, ring binders or brochures. This is achieved by the arrangement at least one

Printed product, at least one data processing device, means for data storage and means for file and / or - entsäbe includes. The used printed matter is with Marking agents, such as bar code, transponder or a special string provided. These markers are intended to identify certain sections, articles or keywords contained in the printed product. The markers are each specific

Assigning data stored in the data storage means and containing information about which additional information is provided on the contents indicated by the marking means. The inventive arrangement further comprises at least one sensor for detecting the marking means, such as a bar code scanner, an OCR scanner (OCR = Optical Character Recognition), a transceiver for reading the transponder by means of RFID technology (RFID = Radio Frequency Identification ) or other sensors. The

Arrangement is further set up such that when detecting marking means by the sensor, the signals detected by the sensor are transmitted to the data processing device, there determined by evaluating the received signals detected by the sensor marking means and at least one depending on this detected by the sensor marking means Part of the data associated with the marking means output, provided for access and / or passed to a computer program. According to the invention, it is further provided that in

Dependency of marking means detected by the sensor is an updating of marking means associated with data. Alternatively or additionally, by the arrangement, a way to data and / or information exchange between users of the arrangement for

Information processing be provided. Preferably, memory means, input and output means and transmission means are used for the data and / or information exchange, which are arranged within the arrangement according to the invention. The update can be done depending on previous activities. For example, information can be provided or computer programs can be started based on the preceding sequence of detected marking means. This is useful, for example, when using the arrangement according to the invention for training purposes. Then, on the basis of the detected marking means, the learning progress of the user of the printed product, for example a textbook, can be recognized and corresponding additional information can be provided which corresponds to his level of knowledge. The update can also take place as a function of previous interactions of a user of the arrangement for processing information with programs that are assigned to the marking means. For example, interactions of the user with computer programs, for example with programs for determining the level of knowledge of the user, in particular online questionnaires, can be evaluated and the data associated with marking means can be adjusted as a function of the evaluation result. It proves to be particularly advantageous if individual profiles of users are stored in memory means which are loaded when a printed product is used and thus make it possible to provide the individualized user-related information and computer programs when the arrangement according to the invention is used. For example, it is provided that actions, such as search functions, which are initiated by a user, are executed depending on the profile of the user. It also proves to be advantageous if proposals for the use of the at least one printed product are provided by the updated and / or user-adapted data assigned to the marking means. These can be, for example, proposals that follow are given to a knowledge test and include information on which sections in the book are to be continued or whether a section should be repeated. Also, in this way, links that are associated with markers and that lead to other content can be customized.

Another important aspect of the invention is that the printed products can be updated and / or extended by printing data associated with a marking means and adding it to the printed product or against components, e.g. individual pages of a ring binder, the printed product to be replaced. This updating is done in a preferred embodiment at least in part in digital form in that the printed product comprises at least one component with digital paper through which the updated and / or user-specific data is output. For example, this information may be a knowledge test or other interactive content.

It also proves to be advantageous if at least a part of the users of the at least one printed product has access to data of other users. Preferably, these data also include data associated with marking means in the printed matter of other users. In this case, for example, a trainer who has access to the printed matter used by the trainees who provide the trainees with user-specific data or content via marking means in the printed products used by the trainees or observe the trainees' interactions with computer programs, and evaluate. If necessary, the evaluation and / or updating of marking agents can be assigned to Neten data also automatically take place. Preferably, automatic evaluation and / or updating takes place as a function of the profile of a user.

The stamped printed matter may be, for example, a book, booklet, stapler, folder or ring binder.

For example, a processor (e.g., CPU, DSP [digital signal processor] or the like), microcontrollers, microprocessors, computers, personal digital assistants (PDA), desktop PCs, and / or cell phones may be used as the data processing device.

In the arrangement according to the invention, any type of

Storage media are used, e.g. read-only memory such as ROM, embedded memory, flash ROM or the like, rewritable memories such as memory cards; RAM, flash EEPROM or the like, or also removable media such as e.g. Flash memory, SD memory card, USB stick (USB = Universal Serial Bus), hard drives or the like.

As means for data input and / or output, the arrangement according to the invention can be equipped with all known means for data input and / or output, in particular for the visual output a monitor, a television, a projector, printer, plotter can be provided for this purpose or copier; for the acoustic output speakers or headphones; as output option for visually impaired free Braille lines; and for the interactive use of the inventive arrangement, for example, an interactive whiteboard. An interactive whiteboard is a touch-sensitive screen that works with a PC, Projectors and special pens can be used as a multimedia-friendly board.

In a preferred embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention, it is provided that at least part of the at least one data processing device, the means for data storage and the means for data input and / or output are integrated into the at least one printed product. In particular, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the following components are integrated into the printed product: As memory, e.g. read only memories, such as ROM, embedded memory, flash ROM or the like. rewritable memories such as RAM, flash EEPROM or the like and / or removable media such as e.g. Flash memory, SD memory cards, USB stick, hard disks or the like. As logic in the

Printed product preferably processors, such as CPU, DSP od. Like., Microcontroller and / or microprocessors integrated. The sensor as a reading device is preferably connected to the data processing device integrated in the printed product.

In another preferred embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention it is provided that at least one means for data input and / or output is designed as a display which is integrated in the printed product. In a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the display can be directly connected via an interface with the printed product for use of the interactive functions of the printed product, for example as an attachable / detachable display. It may additionally be provided to also integrate acoustic output means in the printed product. A further preferred embodiment of the invention provides that all components of the arrangement according to the invention are integrated into the printed product. However, an additional extension of the functional scope of the arrangement according to the invention is achieved if at least a part of the at least one data processing device, the means for data storage and the means for input and / or output are realized as separate from the at least one printed product modules. As such external, separate from the printed product modules, for example, output devices are provided, such as whiteboards, TVs, monitors, projectors, printers, speakers, headphones, plotters, copiers, Braille lines (for the visually impaired) od. Like. Furthermore, additional data processing and communication devices, such as computers, PDAs, table PCs, mobile telephones or the like, are preferably implemented as modules separate from the printed product. It also proves to be advantageous to also storage media such as CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HDD (= Hard Disk Drive), diskette, flash memory, SD memory card od. Like., To arrange outside of the printed product.

The externally arranged components of the arrangement according to the invention are connected via means for data exchange with the components of the arrangement integrated in the printed product. These means for data exchange can be designed as wireless and / or wired communication links. As wireless communication connections, for example, WLAN, Bluetooth, infrared connections od. Like. Into consideration. As a wired communication links, for example, USB,

Firewire / IEEE-1394 / i.LINK, serial, parallel or similar connections. However, in an alternative embodiment, all components of the assembly may be arranged as separate modules from the marked product. In this case, all software components of the invention are also installed on the external data processing device (s). Otherwise, the software used in the arrangement according to the invention is modular, with part of the modules being installed on the data processing device integrated in the printed product, and another part being installed on an external data processing device. The program modules installed on the data processing device integrated in the printed product are at least an operating system for controlling the electronic components of the printed product, a reading scan software for controlling the sensors used and communication software for controlling the communication between integrated and external data processing devices. On the data processing device arranged separately from the printed product, in addition to the customary software components, in particular further applications are installed, which include the additional information on the contexts identified by the marking means or other functionalities, such as the setting of bookmarks, the creation of notes on specific articles or the creation of Learning Paths, Deploy.

A particular advantage of the invention is further that not all software that is used in the invention, must be installed locally at the user of the inventive arrangement, but can be centrally provided on a server accessible via the Internet. Depending on the marking detected by the sensor, In this case, for example, an application installed on an external data processing device (for example a PC) is started, which establishes access to the Internet and establishes the connection to the central server.

In a method for information processing according to the invention at least one printed product, at least one data processing device, means for data storage and means for data input and / or output is used, wherein the at least one printed product is provided with marking means and these marking means are each assigned data. The data associated with the marking means are stored in the means for data storage. Furthermore, in the method according to the invention, a sensor connected to the at least one data processing device is used with which the marking means located in the printed product are detected. The signals generated in the detection of the marking means are sent from the sensor to the at least one

Data processing device transmitted and evaluated there. The data transmitted to the data processing device is evaluated as to whether the sensor has detected one of the marking means mounted in the printed product by the sensor. Is in the evaluation of such

Marking recognized, the data associated with this marking means are evaluated and started depending on these data, various actions, such as the (visual and / or audible) output of additional information or the launch of multimedia programs. Depending on the data assigned to the detected marking means, information can also be provided only for retrieval, for example by sending e-mails or by Messages via SMS (= Short Message Service), or data is passed to other computer programs, which in turn start applications or perform other activities. According to the invention, it is further provided that an updating of data takes place, which marking means are assigned, and / or that a possibility for data and / or information exchange between users of the arrangement for information processing is provided.

The data transferred to a computer program can be used, for example, to start multimedia programs, to retrieve database information, to set bookmarks, to create learning paths or to retrieve additional information. In a preferred embodiment, after the detection of at least part of the marking means, data is transferred to a computer program which starts an internet browser. After the internet access has been established, an update of data can be started, a log on to a database, an update can be downloaded or an access to chats or forums can be established.

The printed product can make contact with the external output, data processing and / or communication devices via the communication connections mentioned. Through this contact, for example, a one-sided communication from the printed product in the direction of connected device allows. This can be for example a call of multimedia additional elements. However, after the contact has been established, bidirectional communication between the printed product and the connected device may take place, for example, to update content. If a connection has been established between the printed product and the connected data processing device, the following functions are offered to the user by the connected sensor which detects the corresponding machine-readable marking means, for example:

Calling multimedia ancillary elements (e.g., reading machine-readable markers in the book to start contextual simulations, animations, or the like); targeted call of database information by means of machine-readable marking means; Setting bookmarks;

Creating notes on a specific page; Creation of learning paths;

Exchange contextual annotations (e.g., notes) with other users via machine-readable tagging means;

Updating contents and backup on a rewritable storage unit of the printed product; Call for additional information (eg thesaurus, foreign languages, references, web links or the like).

In order, if appropriate, to combine actions which can be assigned to a plurality of marking means, it is provided in a preferred embodiment that the marking means are categorized and computer programs are started depending on the category of a marking means detected by the at least one sensor. For example, it is foreseen that the categories of the markers - additional markings,

Database markers, multimedia markers, update markers and / or Communication marks include.

A computer program according to the invention allows a data processing device, after it has been loaded into storage means of the data processing device, in cooperation with at least one printed product, means for data storage, means for data input and / or output and at least one sensor to perform a method for information processing, wherein the At least one printed product provided with marking means and the marking means is assigned in each case a data amount, the data stored in the means for data storage, the marking means detected by the at least one sensor, by a on the at least one

Data processing device installed first module of the computer program, the marker (s) associated with the (n) data are evaluated, and depending on the (the) detected by the at least one sensor marking means (n) an update of

Marking means associated data and / or a possibility for data and / or information exchange between users of the arrangement for information processing is provided.

Such computer programs can be made available for download (for a fee or free of charge, freely accessible or password-protected) in a data or communication network, for example. The computer programs thus provided can then be made usable by a method in which a computer program according to at least one of claims 35 to 38 from an electronic data network, such as for example from the Internet, to a data network connected data processing device is downloaded.

In order to carry out the method according to the invention for information processing, it is provided that a computer-readable

Insert storage medium on which a program is stored, which allows a data processing device after it has been loaded into storage means of the data processing device, in cooperation with at least one printed product, means for data storage, means for data input and / or output and at least one sensor to carry out a method for processing information, wherein the at least one printed product is provided with marking means and the marking means are each assigned an amount of data, the data sets are stored in the means for data storage, the marking means detected by the at least one sensor, by a mounted on the at least one data processing device first module of the computer program, the data associated with the (the) marking means (n) are evaluated, and in dependence on the (the) by the at least one sensor detected marking means (n) an updating from

In a preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that at least parts of the computer program according to the invention are designed so that they are not executable regardless of the printed product. This can be achieved for example by a dongle function. For example, the software could then be copied without authorization but would not work without the attached printed product. It can also be provided in the method according to the invention that a range of functions is provided for the use of the method, which depends on an authorization of the user.

personalization

Another important aspect of the invention is the extended usability of a printed product such as a book or other print medium. From the book, the user can start search queries, retrieve additional information or share his knowledge with other users. This is done in a preferred embodiment of the integrated logic in the book. The user can store his data in the internal memory, store a personal profile directly in the book and link it to the book. Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible to couple the book via a reading pen as a sensor for detecting the markers present in the book with a computer program and memory installed on a computer arranged separately from the book, and the search request, the retrieval of information or the like. from the program (application) installed on the separate computer. The reading pen can be connected via cable connection or wirelessly to the separate computer.

Likewise, the learning progress of the user can be recognized and logged. The book, i. an associated with the book or the user computer program, so the user can

Provide suggestions for information to assist the user in their learning progress. If the reader uses a search function in conjunction with the book, the claim may be search results based on their personal profile. The search function can, as already mentioned, be carried out by an application which is implemented in a logic located in the book, on a locally existing separate computer or on a remote computer located in a computer or communication network. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, final tests are provided for each chapter, which make the user after the test suggestions for further action, for example, suggest him to rework the lesson, to study more information or to start the next chapter. The tests can be updated via the update function or extended if the user desires a more in-depth review of their knowledge. In the course of use, a profile is built up that is tailored to the user and can guide his learning path and lead to faster learning success. The profile is preferably constructed automatically, but can also be updated by user input. The integrated logic, combined with the profile of the user kept in the memory of the book, greatly facilitates the processing of learning material and the preparation for exams. Search queries are not made static from the book, but tailored to the user ,

Feedback can be made accessible to the user when the book is connected to a computer or via an integrated display that displays the information. updates

The Internet is subject to constant change, which the print sector can only withstand through constantly updated book editions. This could find its equivalent in personalized books, as the invention envisages. Bucher are currently unchangeable and identical in content in one edition. The personalized books are based on learning material that is made available on a computing device and subject to constant updates.

These updates must be applied to the print medium. Through the integrated logic in the book, it is possible to query the status or actuality of a learning unit. If a new learning unit is available, it will be offered to the user for download or printout. He has the opportunity to replace some or all of the old learning unit with updated content. In a preferred embodiment, this is done by printing the new content and supplementing or replacing the existing pages, for example in a ring binder.

instructor Guide

All learning units that are offered on a particular topic are published in another preferred embodiment of the invention in a catalog (the instructor's book) as a booklet or online as a file for download. This document contains information about the learning content, previous knowledge, descriptive keywords, author and scope. A code which is displayed in the instructor book at the respective learning units can be used to PICTURES adapt his teaching concept to the individual requirements by printing out the course units identified by the code and compiling the corresponding textbooks or by downloading the learning units designated by the code and storing them in the memory of corresponding textbooks or on a server accessible via a website and so provides a trainee.

In a version for trainees, the corresponding textbook serves as an access to content that is relevant to the particular trainee occupation and has been compiled by the trainer as described. The book offers individual access for instructors and trainees in connection with the content on the Internet. Furthermore, of course, all functions from the points personalization and updates apply.

The overview page of a lesson can be easily supplemented with a printout of the current and / or personalized digital version.

In conjunction with electronic paper, i. with a paper-like basis, which is provided with a special coating which serves as a monitor, a control of the books of trainees by the instructor is conceivable. Current chapters are available and

Homework will be displayed. Once these have been discussed, e.g. the solutions are displayed in the book. With controls, it is possible for the instructor to control and assign the tests to the students so that copying is not possible and, more importantly, the test to the

Skills of the trainee can be adjusted. This means that the classbook (in which only the notes of the students are held) in a digital progress book which, in addition to the grades, records the learning progress of the trainees.

In the memory of the instructor's book, the profiles that the students create on their trainee books are automatically compared.

The instructor has access to all contents via his instructor book (eg to compile the learning content according to the requirements or profiles) and to the books of the trainees (eg to control their homework, activities or solutions, to provide the books of the trainees with adequate learning content or answer questions).

On the other hand, trainees' books can only be offered a (controlled, individual) access to learning content that the trainer specifies. Access to the instructor's book or other apprentice books is not provided.

cooperation

Within the invention, a cooperation of providers of the inventive method for information processing with providers of content is also provided. The cooperation can be intended as external cooperation with publishers and as internal cooperation.

external publishers, content providers

From the companies concerned (publishers, content providers) are journals, fact sheets and information brochures (Publications) issued. Above all, these publications contain reports on research papers which are described there in an abstract manner. A cooperation between a provider of the process for information processing and the companies mentioned, for example, is that the company's publications are provided with a code that can be read, and a user (reader) leads to the complete work, which to the corresponding Abstract heard. Preferably, the complete work on a server of companies are kept on the Internet, and when reading a code, a link is activated, leading to the corresponding content.

internally

The providers of the process for information processing can also build their own databases with content and ready. A cyclical book deals with the latest updates, which have been entered into a database. The book (a compact print version of the database, so to speak) contains, among other things, abstracts on scientific articles, reaction sketches and structural sketches.

In a preferred embodiment, the regularly issued print version is expanded by the following functionalities: Insertion of a code which connects the user directly to one or more databases during scanning. In this way, the associated elements can be displayed or even new search queries can be executed. Depending on whether, for example, a structural sketch or a reaction is read, a structure search or a Reaction search performed. By this procedure, a dynamic search is possible, which, for example, the same search term depending on other parameters, such as user profile, treated chapter in the book, associated with the marking database or the like., Different

Delivers results. This provides the opportunity to quickly resort to needed structure or reaction sketches for your own work, without having to draw them yourself.

The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the figures of an embodiment. It shows:

Fig. Ia - Id three exemplary embodiments of a book, in which parts of the inventive arrangement are integrated; Fig. 2 is an illustration of different uses of the

Invention; Fig. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the at a

Detection of text markings running processes of the method according to the invention; Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing the procedures in the case where an update mark has been detected.

In the following, the invention will be explained by way of example on a book 100 with USB port 101 in greater detail. It should be emphasized that instead of the book 100 other printed matter such as brochures,

Instructions for use or ring binders, and instead of the USB port 101 also other communication interfaces such as For example, Firewire, WLAN, Bluetooth, infrared or the like. can be used.

Through the USB port 101, the book 100 can be connected to a PC or other output device. This opens up possibilities for the presentation of multimedia applications as well as book updates in electronic form.

For this purpose, in an exemplary embodiment in the back of the book 100 following technical components of a

Data processing device housed (see Figure Ia):

a board 102, a read-only memory 103 (ROM) for multimedia extensions of the book which can not be erased, a read / write memory 104 (RAM) for downloading

Updates to update the book content,

Logic, i. a digital signal processor 105 (DSP) containing a hard-coded program, - a USB port 101 for connection to an (external)

Computer, a fixed port for a wand 106 (eg, a

Barcode pen), which allows access from the book 100 directly to the

Computer allowed.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a receptacle 111 is provided for the reading pen 106 in the book printing.

The logic 105 of the electronic component of the book 100 can perform various tasks: Dongle function, which serves to ensure that the software can only run together with the connected book, client program that handles the display of the content on the PC, - utilities that handle the processing of bar code information and the search in the electronic material.

Furthermore, in an exemplary embodiment, book 100 of the present invention has a USB cable that also functions as a bookmark and for connecting the book to a (multimedia) PC. The technical components of the book 100 are powered in an exemplary embodiment by the connected USB cable. Additional media information is available in the print medium

Marking elements and can be with the help of a bar code pen 106 scan. If the book 100 is connected to a PC, this process starts the corresponding multimedia explanation on the monitor.

The book 100 can be produced in a fixed version and in a ring binder version. The ring binder version allows individual extension. New articles can be downloaded, printed and easily added to the book.

Instead of an external output device such as the PC just described, the book 100 can also be provided with an integrated output device. For this purpose, it is provided in an exemplary embodiment (see Fig. Ib) to integrate a display 107 as output means and a keypad 108 as input means in the front cover. Another exemplary embodiment of the According to the invention, the display 107 and keypad 108 are integrated in a unit which is connected to the front cover by means of a hinge 109 and can be unfolded in use. In the non-use position, the unit with the display 107 and the keypad 108 is folded so that it comes to rest on the front cover, which in turn can be folded onto the book block. Thereby, the book 100 can be used in the non-use state like a conventional book and together with conventional books, for example, in a library along with other books of the same subject area.

A further exemplary embodiment of the book 100 according to the invention provides that the unit with display 107 and keypad 108 is pivotally connected to the abdominal lid by a hinge 110 instead of a hinge 109 (see FIG.

FIG. 2 shows by way of example the extended possibilities of a book 100 connected to an output device with respect to a book which is not connected.

Once the connection from book 100 to an output device has been made, a user has much more options in using the book 100 than in the case where the book 100 is not connected to the output device, which would correspond to reading a conventional book ,

If a connection between book 100 and connected data processing device has come about, then the user offers himself through the connected reading pen 106, which captures the corresponding machine-readable marking means, eg the following functions:

Calling multimedia ancillary elements (e.g., reading machine-readable markers in the book to start contextual simulations, animations, or the like); targeted call of database information by means of machine-readable marking means;

Put 207 of bookmarks;

Creating notes 206 on a particular page; - create 208 learning paths;

Editing 209 interactive tasks;

Exchange contextual annotations (e.g., notes) with other users about machine-readable

Marking agent; - Updating the content and backup on a rewritable storage unit of the printed product;

Call for additional information (for example thesaurus, foreign languages, links, web links or the like).

If the book 100 is connected to an output device such as a computer, the read pen 106, for example a bar code pen, can process the specially marked markers (or markers - hereinafter referred to as markers, markers, and markers) present in the book 100 and passed on to the connected output device.

As special markings z. For example: - Multimedia Mark 201, Database Mark 202, Update Mark 203, Communication mark 204, additional markers 205 or others.

This provides, for example, the following possible interactions:

Upon detection of a multimedia mark 201: opening of a display program such as an Internet browser, a graphic viewer od. Like. in which multimedia elements are displayed. By loading corresponding multimedia elements for viewing on an output device upon detection of such a multimedia mark 201, the limited visualization on the paper form of the book 100 is expanded.

Scan a Database Marker 202: Establish an Internet connection and log in to a database by calling the desired information. For example, the functions linked to a database mark 202 can be used to provide complex information on the subject, which is stored in specially created databases.

Scan an update marker 203: Connect to the Internet and download updates. Updates can be downloaded from the internet to the rewriteable memory of the book. The update can be viewed on the output device. The printout may be attached to Book 100 as needed. Ring binders that are easily expandable are particularly suitable for this purpose.

Communication mark detection 204: Establish an Internet connection to gain access to special chats and forums. In an exemplary embodiment of the The invention contemplates that by scanning a communication tag 204, a connection to virtual course rooms is made to discuss with other participants in chats and forums.

Detection of Additional Marks 205: Call of an auxiliary program (for example, thesaurus, translation program or the like). For example, information about the thesaurus of the word or translations into other languages will be displayed.

For the use of the book 100, a reader has two options: the conventional use when the book 100 is not connected to an output device, such as a computer 301 or, after the connection 302 of the book 100 to the PC via the USB Terminal 101, the use of the invention extended functionality of the book 100 (which is explained in more detail by Figure 3). If the book 100 is connected to an output device (eg a PC) 302, it is possible to use all the integrated functions of the book 100. By means of the reading pen 106 text markers are read 303 and by a computer program, for. As a scan software, tested whether a scannable marking element was detected by the reading pen 106 or not. If characters are detected by the reading pen 106 which do not constitute a marking means (non-scannable marking element) 304, the scanning software stops and waits for a new input. Upon detection 305 of a scannable marking element, the scanning software determines internally which activity is to be performed 306. Depending on whether, for example, a database 202, additional 205, multimedia 201, update 203 or communication marker 204 has been scanned, a appropriate action is taken 307: eg a connection to a database established, a Update downloaded or multimedia item displayed. At the end 308 of performing the appropriate action, the scan is complete and a new one can be started.

FIG. 4 shows a flowchart which describes an action which is triggered by the detection of an update mark 203. The operational steps shown in FIG. 4 correspond to the activity to be performed, the operational steps 301 to 306 shown in FIG. 3, and are therefore provided with the reference numerals 301 ', 302',... 306 '. If it is determined in step 306 'that an update mark 203 has been detected, then step 309 is executed, which is e.g. includes the following activities: A connection to the Internet is established via a connected data processing device. When a connection has been established, the authenticity of the user is checked. Only successful authentication on the system will allow access to updates, which will then be backed up to the book's rewritable memory.

In its embodiment, the invention is not limited to the preferred exemplary embodiments specified above. Rather, a number of variants are conceivable that make use of the inventive method and the inventive arrangement even with fundamentally different types of execution. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

100 book

101 USB port

102 board

103 read memory

104 read-write storage

105 digital processor

106 reading pen

107 Display

108 keypad

109 hinge

110 swivel joint

111 Recording for the reading pen

201 multimedia mark

202 database mark

203 Update marker

204 Communication mark

205 additional marking

206 Creating notes

207 Setting bookmarks

208 Creating a learning path

209 Editing interactive tasks

301, 301 'Book 100 is not connected to an output device

302, 302 'Book 100 connected to the PC

303, 303 'read in text markings

304, 304 'non-scannable marking element was detected 305, 305 'Detection of a scannable marking element

306, 306 'determine what activity is to be performed

307, 307 'perform a corresponding action

308, 308 'End of the execution of the corresponding action 309 Step

Claims

claims

1. Arrangement for information processing, wherein the arrangement at least one printed product, at least one

Data processing device, means for data storage and means for data input and / or outputting, wherein the at least one printed product has marking means and the marking means are respectively assigned in the data storage means stored data, the arrangement further comprises at least one sensor for the detection of marking means and is arranged such that in response to detected marking means an updating of marking means associated data is carried out and / or that a possibility for data and / or information exchange between users of the arrangement for information processing is provided.

2. Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the updating takes place as a function of the sequence of detected marking means and / or data depending on interactions of a user of the arrangement for information processing with marking means.

3. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that upon detection of marking means a possibility for unidirectional or bidirectional data exchange is provided.

4. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

Marking agents are assigned to different categories.

5. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in response to at least one of the at least one data processing device connected to the sensor detected marking means output at least a portion of the marking means associated data, provided for access and / or passed to a computer program become.

6. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the printed product is a book (100), a booklet, a stapler, a folder or a ring binder.

7. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one data processing device at least one processor, at least one microcontroller, - at least one computer, at least one personal digital assistant (PDA), at least one desktop PC and / or includes at least one mobile phone.

8. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for data storage only readable memory, rewritable memory and / or removable media comprises.

9. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sensor - is designed as a barcode scanner, as an OCR scanner and / or as an RFID sensor.

10. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for data input and / or output at least one interactive whiteboard, at least one television, - at least one monitor, at least one projector, at least one printer, at least one speaker, at least a headphone, - at least one plotter, at least one copier, and / or at least one Braille line include.

11. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the arrangement comprises a power supply.

12. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least part of the at least one data processing device, the means for data storage and the means for data input and / or output is integrated into the at least one printed product.

13. Arrangement according to claim 12, characterized in that at least one means for data input and / or output is formed as in the at least one printed product integrated display (107).

14. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least part of the at least one data processing device, the means for data storage and the means for data input and / or output are realized as separate from the at least one printed product modules.

15. Arrangement according to one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that at least part of the at least one printed product integrated data processing device, means for data storage and means for data input and / or outputting and at least a part of the have at least one printed product separate modules interfaces for data exchange.

16. Arrangement according to claim 15, characterized in that

Interfaces for data exchange are designed as wireless and / or wired interfaces.

17. A method for processing information, wherein at least one printed product, at least one data processing device, means for data storage and means for data input and / or output are arranged, wherein the at least one printed product is provided with marking means and the marking means are each associated with data, the data are stored in the means for data storage, the marking means are detected by at least one sensor connected to the at least one data processing device, and in response to detected marking means an updating of marking means associated data takes place and / or a possibility for data and / or information exchange between users of the information processing arrangement.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that stored in means for data storage personal profiles of users of the at least one printed product.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that actions initiated by a user, such as search functions, are performed depending on the profile of the user.

20. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 19, characterized in that provided by the marking means associated, updated and / or user-adapted data proposals for the use of the at least one printed product.

21. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 20, characterized in that the marking means associated with the data expand the at least one printed product by these data are printed.

22. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 21, characterized in that at least a part of the users of the at least one printed product has access to data of other users.

23. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 22, characterized in that at least a part of the users of the at least one printed product has access to data associated with the marking means in the printed products of other users.

24. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 23, characterized in that an update of marking means associated data is carried out automatically.

25. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that an automatic update depending on

Profile of a user.

26. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 25, characterized in that at least a part of the (the) marking means (n) associated data output, provided for access and / or transferred to a computer program installed on the at least one data processing device.

27. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 26, characterized in that transmitted by the data transmitted to a computer program

Started multimedia programs,

Get database information,

Bookmark set,

Learning paths are created or - additional information is called up.

28. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 27, characterized in that an internet browser is started by the data transmitted to a computer program and an update of data stored on the at least one means for data storage is started, - an application to a database is done, an update is downloaded or access to chats or forums is established.

29. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 28, characterized in that the data provided for access by means of e-mail and / or SMS messages are sent to the location where they can be accessed.

30. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 29, characterized in that the marking means are categorized and in

Depending on the category of detected by the at least one sensor marking means computer programs are started.

31. Method according to claim 30, characterized in that the categories of the marking means are additional markings (205), database markings (202), - multimedia markings (201),

Update markers (203) and / or communication markers (204).

32. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 31, characterized in that at least one first data processing device and a first part of the means for data storage and the means for data input and / or -ausgäbe are integrated into the at least one printed product, at least one second data processing device and a second part of the means for data storage and the means for data input and / or output as of the at least one printed product separate modules are realized, the at least one sensor is connected to the at least one, integrated in the at least one printed product first data processing device, upon detection of marking means by the at least one sensor by an installed on the at least one first data processing device first program module the data assigned to the marking means (s) is evaluated and determined in dependence on the

Results of the evaluation via means for data transmission from the at least one first

Data processing device to the at least one second data processing device signals are sent, which cause the at least one second data processing device to start the (the) detected marking means (n) associated second program modules.

33. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 31, characterized in that the at least one data processing device, the means for data storage and the means for data input and / or output are realized as separate from the at least one printed product modules, the at least one sensor is connected to the at least one data processing device, upon detection of marking means by the at least one sensor by an installed on the at least one data processing device first program module the (the) marking means (n) associated data evaluated and depending on the results of the evaluation on the at least one Data processing device to the (the) detected marking means (s) associated second program modules are started.

34. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 33, characterized in that for the use of the method, a range of functions is provided, which depends on an authorization of the user.

35. Computer program that allows a data processing device after it has been loaded into the memory of the data processing device, in conjunction with at least one printed product, means for data storage, means for data input and / or output and at least one sensor to perform a method for information processing wherein the at least one printed product is provided with marking means and data are respectively associated with the marking means, the data being stored in the means for data storage, the marking means being detected by the at least one sensor connected to the at least one data processing means, by one on the at least one Data processing device installed first module of the computer program, the marker (s) associated with the data (s) are evaluated, and depending on the (s) detected marking means (n) an update of Markmingmi tteln associated data occurs and / or a way to data and / or

Information exchange between users of the information processing arrangement is provided.

36. Computer program according to claim 35, characterized in that the computer program is modular.

37. Computer program according to claim 36, characterized in that the first program modules are installed on a data processing device integrated in the printed product and second program modules are arranged on a separate from the at least one printed product data processing device.

38. Computer program according to claim 37, characterized in that the first program modules an operating system for controlling the electronic components of the printed product,

Read-scan software for controlling the sensors used; and communication software for controlling communication between the data processing equipment integrated into the printed product and the data processing equipment located externally, and the second program modules - standard computer software and software

Applications that provide additional information about the contexts identified by the tagging means, or that allow bookmarks to be set, notes to specific articles, or the creation of learning paths.

39. A computer-readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored, which allows a data processing device after it has been loaded into the memory of the data processing device, data processing device has been loaded, in cooperation with at least one printed product, means for data storage, means for data input and / or -ausgäbe and at least one sensor, a method for information processing to perform an information processing method, wherein the at least one printed product is provided with marking means and the marking means are each associated with data, the data is stored in the means for data storage, the marking means by the at least a sensor, which is connected to the at least one data processing device, detects, by means of a first module of the computer program installed on the at least one data processing device, the marking mark (s) data (n) associated data are evaluated, and depending on the (the) detected marking means (n) an updating of marking means associated data is carried out and / or a possibility for data and / or information exchange between users of the arrangement for information processing is provided.

40. A method in which a computer program according to at least one of claims 35 to 38 from an electronic data network, such as from the Internet, connected to a connected to the data network

Data processing device is downloaded.