JP7355538B2 - globe - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a globe that reads dot codes that cannot be recognized with the naked eye with a touch pen and outputs audible sounds. It also concerns the origin of the national flag and the globe that outputs the national anthem.

[Conventional technology]
With conventional globes, countries and national flags are displayed on the globe, the same dot code is written on the territory area and the national flag area, and the dot code is read by touching the territory or national flag with a reading device such as a touch pen. , there was one that outputs the corresponding country name and national anthem aloud.

[Related technology]
In addition, as related prior art, Japanese Patent No. 3863155 "Speech generation toy" (Patent Document 1), Japanese Patent No. 5534660 "Data retrieval device and data retrieval system" (Patent Document 2), Utility Model Registration No. 3148963 Publication ``Internet Radio Device'' (Patent Document 3), Utility Model Registration No. 3176901 Publication ``Speech Generating Globe'' (Patent Document 4), Utility Model Registration No. 3190419 Publication ``Global Equipped with Voice Reading Function'' (Patent Document 5) ).

Patent Document 1 discloses a sound generating toy on which a map and control information are printed, and which outputs invisible information on the map as a sound based on the control information.
Patent Document 2 discloses a data retrieval system that includes a controller and a display on the pedestal of a globe and operates according to the content displayed on the display.
Patent Document 3 discloses an Internet radio device that outputs audio broadcasts of radio stations with country names selected from country location information and displays specific information of the country.

Patent Document 4 discloses a voice-generating globe that reads invisible information (dot code) on the globe with a pen tip and outputs related information as voice.
Patent Document 5 discloses a globe that reads a pattern code on the globe with a pen-shaped reader and outputs audio based on the code.

Patent No. 3863155 Patent No. 5534660 Utility model registration No. 3148963 Utility model registration No. 3176901 Utility model registration No. 3190419

However, with conventional globes that generate sounds by reading dot codes, when reading the dot codes on the territory of a country with a small land area or a country with complex borders, the user may accidentally read the territory of a neighboring country. There is a problem in that touching the device causes an operation that does not match the user's intention.

Patent Documents 1 to 5 do not mention that in a globe in which dot codes are arranged on the territory of a country, for countries that have borders on land, a blank area where no dot codes are formed is provided at the border portion.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and even in countries with small land areas and complicated border lines, dot codes are arranged so that they can be easily selected with a touch pen, thereby preventing users from making erroneous operations. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a globe that enables various audio outputs such as the origin of the national flag and the performance of the national anthem by changing the mode of a touch pen.

The present invention to solve the problems of the above-mentioned conventional example is a globe that is equipped with a touch pen, has a dot code printed on the surface of the sphere that cannot be recognized with the naked eye, and outputs sound by reading the dot code with the touch pen. , A country's territory and national flag mark are printed on the sphere, and when a national flag mark is placed within a country's territory, a dot code indicating the identification information of the country is printed in the area within the territory. If the national flag mark is not placed within the territory of a country, but is placed outside the territory, and the territory is small enough that the dot code can be read with a touch pen, the area within the territory and the area concerned. In cases where a dot code indicating the identification information of the country is printed in the area of the national flag mark , and the national flag mark is not placed within the country's territory but is placed outside the territory, it is best to read the dot code with a touch pen. If the territory is extremely small, a dot code indicating the country's identification information will be printed in the area of the national flag , and if the country has land borders, a blank area with no dot code printed on the border will be printed. It is characterized by having the following.

The present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned globe, no blank area is provided on the coastline bordering the sea even if the countries have borders on land.

The present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned globe, by switching the mode of the touch pen, the name of the country, the capital, and the origin of the national flag are outputted audibly, and the national anthem is played.

The present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned globe, the national anthem is played in a shortened orchestral version.

The present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned globe, a country quiz is provided by switching the mode of the touch pen, and an answer is provided by selecting a specific position on the surface of the sphere with the touch pen.

The present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned globe, information on a country's currency, major industries, gross domestic product, head of state, or climate can be outputted by voice by switching the mode of the touch pen.

According to the present invention, a globe is provided with a touch pen, and a dot code that is unrecognizable to the naked eye is printed on the surface of the sphere, and the dot code is read by the touch pen and outputs sound, and the sphere includes the territory and national flag of each country. If a mark is printed and the national flag mark is placed within the territory of a country, a dot code indicating the country's identification information will be printed in the area within the territory, and the national flag mark will be placed within the territory of the country. If the territory is small enough to allow the dot code to be read with a stylus, the identification of the country will be placed in the area within the territory and the area of the national flag mark . In cases where a dot code indicating information is printed and the national flag mark is not placed within the territory of the country , but is placed outside the territory, and the territory is so small that it is difficult to read the dot code with a touch pen. A dot code indicating the country's identification information is printed in the area of the national flag mark , and for countries with land borders, the globe has a blank area where the dot code is not formed at the border area, so the national territory is printed on the globe. The dot codes are arranged so that they can be easily selected with a touch pen even in countries with small borders or complex borders, which helps prevent users from making incorrect operations.

This is a schematic diagram of the present globe. It is a schematic diagram of the present touch pen. It is a block diagram of the structure of this touch pen. It is a schematic diagram showing an example where a national flag mark is located within a territory. It is a schematic diagram showing an example when a national flag mark is outside a territory. It is a schematic diagram showing an example when a territory is small. It is an explanatory diagram showing a dot code area when a border is on land. It is a schematic diagram showing a dot code area when a border is complicated.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[Overview of embodiment]
The globe according to the embodiment of the present invention (the present globe) is a globe that outputs sound by reading dot codes printed on the surface of the sphere with a touch pen, and has the territory and flag of a country printed on it. If the national flag is included, a dot code indicating the country's identification information is printed within the territory; if the national flag is not included in the territory of the country, a dot code is printed in the area within the territory and the area of the national flag. If a country's territory does not include the national flag and the territory is so small that it is difficult to read the dot code with a stylus, the dot code is printed in the area of the national flag, and countries with land borders are Depending on the size of the territory, dot codes are placed in areas that are easy for users to select with a touch pen. This prevents users from accidentally selecting a neighboring country near a border, and improves usability.

[Exterior of this globe: Figure 1]
This globe will be explained with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the present globe.
As shown in FIG. 1, the terrestrial globe 1 includes a sphere 12, a latitude scale 13, a support 14, and a pedestal 15.
The sphere 12 is a sphere imitating the earth, and a country's territory (territory) 10 and a national flag mark 11 are written on the surface.
The latitude scale 13 is a frame that holds the sphere 12 in the direction of the earth's axis, and the latitude is written on the surface.
The pillar 14 is connected to the latitude scale 13 and supports the sphere 12 and the latitude scale 13.
The pedestal 15 is connected to the support 14 and holds the entire globe 1 so that when the globe 1 is placed on a horizontal surface, the inclination of the earth's axis is the same as that of the actual earth.

Further, in the area of the territory 10 and/or the national flag mark 11, a dot code (invisible information) so minute that it cannot be discerned with the naked eye is printed. The dot code contains country identification information.
By reading the dot code with the touch pen attached to the globe 1, the touch pen outputs the corresponding country name, etc. aloud.
Further, the arrangement (example of description) of the territory 10 and the national flag mark 11 and the printing range of the dot code will be described later.

Further, although FIG. 1 shows a configuration in which the sphere 12 rotates around the earth's axis, a fully rotating configuration in which the sphere 12 can rotate not only in the earth's axis direction but also in the vertical direction may be used.
Although not shown, in a fully rotating globe, a sphere 12 is held rotatably in the earth's axis direction in a circular frame corresponding to a latitude scale, and both horizontal ends of the frame are attached to a pedestal. It is rotatably held at both ends of a fixed semicircular arc-shaped frame.
As a result, the sphere 12 can be rotated vertically along with its frame, making it easy to see and convenient, especially when examining the southern hemisphere.

[Appearance of touch pen: Figure 2]
A touch pen (this touch pen) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the present touch pen.
As shown in FIG. 2, the touch pen 2 includes a main body 20, a power button 21, a mode switching button 22, a volume button 23, and a reading section 24.

Each part of the touch pen 2 will be explained.
The power button 21 is a button for switching power on/off, and switches between on and off each time it is pressed.
However, if no operation is performed for a certain period of time (for example, 3 minutes) while the power is on, the power is automatically turned off. This control is performed by a control section 27, which will be described later.

The mode switching button 22 is a button for switching which audio information is output when the touch pen 2 reads a dot code.
The types (modes) of audio information to be output include, for example, country name and capital, national anthem, area, population, currency, major industries, GDP (Gross Domestic Product), head of state, climate, quizzes, etc. , the mode changes cyclically each time the mode switching button 22 is pressed. Furthermore, when the power is turned on, the "country name and capital" mode is set as a default. Details of the modes will be described later.

The volume button 23 is a button for switching the volume at the time of audio output, and switches the volume cyclically in the order of medium → high → low → medium → .
The reading unit 24 is provided at the tip of the touch pen 2, and is configured to optically read the dot code and output code data. Code data is country identification information.
The reading method corresponds to the specifications of the dot code printed on the sphere 2 of the globe 1, and is configured by, for example, an infrared scanner.

[Configuration of this touch pen: Figure 3]
Next, the configuration of the present touch pen 2 will be explained using FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the configuration of the touch pen.
As shown in FIG. 3, the touch pen 2 includes, in addition to the above-mentioned power button 21, mode switching button 22, volume button 23, and reading section 24, an audio output section 25, a storage section 26, and a control section. 27 and a power source 28.
Description of the constituent parts described using FIG. 2 will be omitted.

The audio output section 25 outputs audio according to instructions from the control section 27.
The storage unit 26 stores not only processing programs for the control unit 27 but also audio data corresponding to dot data and modes (country name and capital, national anthem, area, etc.). The audio data is stored, for example, as a table corresponding to dot data and modes.
Furthermore, the storage unit 26 also stores questions asked in a national quiz to be described later and correct answers corresponding to each question number.
The power supply 28 supplies power to each part of the touch pen 2, and is composed of, for example, a dry battery.

The control unit 27 controls each part of the touch pen 2 and processes audio information output according to the set mode.
Specifically, the control unit 27 holds information on the mode selected by the mode switching button 22 (mode information), and when code data is input from the reading unit 24, the control unit 27 stores information about the mode selected by the mode switching button 22, and when code data is input from the reading unit 24, the control unit 27 stores information about the mode selected by the mode switching button 22. and the audio data corresponding to the code data are read and output to the audio output section 25.
The audio data is then D/A converted in the audio output section 25 and output as audio to the outside. In the case of the national anthem, the music data is D/A converted and output as music.

In addition, when the quiz mode is set, the control unit 27 first outputs the quiz questions as audio, and determines whether the answer is correct or incorrect according to the answer (code data) input from the reading unit 24. and output it as voice or sound. The operation in quiz mode will be described later.

Further, as described above, the control section 27 starts timing when some operation is performed while the power is on, and waits for the next input from the reading section 24, the mode switching button 22, the volume button 23, etc. If the next input is received before a certain period of time has elapsed, an operation will be performed accordingly, and if there is no input within a certain period of time, the power will be turned off. Thereby, unnecessary consumption of the battery can be suppressed.

[Type of audio information (mode)]
The types (modes) of audio information in this touch pen will be explained.
In this globe 1, the types (modes) of audio information are (1) country name and capital, (2) country name in English, (3) area, (4) population, (5) national anthem, (6) language, (7) It has 8 types: origin of national flags, and (8) country quizzes.

Among these, modes (1) to (7) are called learning mode, and country quiz (8) is called quiz mode. However, the mode switching button 22 does not switch between learning mode and quiz mode, but instead switches between modes (1) to (8) cyclically, as described above.
In addition to the learning modes (1) to (7), learning modes for currency, major industries, GDP, heads of state, climate, etc. may be added.

In this touch pen, when a mode is selected using the mode switching button 22, guidance such as "It's the national anthem" or "It's the area" is outputted by voice, for example. This allows the user to know which mode is currently set. Audio guidance data for the mode is also stored in the storage unit 26.

First, output information in the learning mode will be explained using an example in which a Japanese dot code is input. Both modes target 197 countries.
Mode (1) is "country name and capital", and when the Japanese dot code is read, a voice saying "Japan. The capital is Tokyo" is output.

Mode (2) is "English country name", and "Japan" is output.
Mode (3) is "Area" and outputs "The area of Japan is approximately ○○ square km." For the top three places in terms of width and narrowness, audio messages such as ``This is the XXth largest in the world'' and ``This is the XXth narrowest in the world'' are also output. Note that a message representing the rankings may be output for the top 5 or 10 instead of the top 3.

Mode (4) is "Population", and a voice saying "Japan's population is approximately XX people" is output. For the first to third places, audio messages such as "This is the XX largest population in the world" and "The XX smallest population in the world" are also output.

Mode (5) is "National Anthem", and an orchestral performance of "Kimigayo" is output. In the case of a long national anthem, it is shortened to about one minute and then faded out.
Mode (6) is "Language", and "Konnichiha. The language of Japan is Japanese. Thank you" is output. However, in languages other than Japanese, the audio may not be the same as that of a native speaker.
Mode (7) is "Origin of the National Flag" and a voice saying "The red circle represents the sun at sunrise" is output.

Further, additional learning modes other than modes (1) to (7) above, such as currency, major industries, GDP, heads of state, climate, etc., will be specifically explained.
For example, if the dot code for "Brazil" is entered as the country, and the next mode is selected following mode (7), "Brazil's currency is the real" will be output, and when the next mode is selected, "Brazil's main industries are manufacturing, mining, and agriculture" is output, and the next mode selection outputs "Brazil's GDP is $1.7726 trillion." The head of state is President Michel Temer" is output, and when the next mode is selected, ``Brazil's climate is tropical in the north, subtropical in the center, and temperate in the south'' is output.
It should be noted that all of the above additional modes may be output as audio in order, or one or more modes may be selectable and output as audio.

Quiz mode (8) differs from learning mode in that various quizzes based on countries are output.
Examples of quiz questions include: ``Where is Japan?'' ``What is the XX largest country in the world?'' ``What country's city is Tokyo?'' ``Which country has a dragon on its flag?'' ” could be a problem. All of these questions can be answered by touching the globe 1 with the touch pen 2. Quiz questions can be asked not only from the content of modes (1) to (7) but also from the range of content from the additional mode.

In the quiz mode, when you touch a country on the globe 1 with the touch pen 2 to read the dot code and answer the audio quiz question output from the touch pen 2, the control unit 27 of the touch pen 2 stores the answer. section 26, the correct answer corresponding to the quiz question is compared with the input code data, and if the answer and the correct answer match, a sound indicating the correct answer is output from the audio output section 25, and if there is a discrepancy, If so, an operation is performed in which a sound indicating an incorrect answer and a correct answer are output.
Then, the next quiz question is output.

In the quiz mode, for example, 10 questions are asked in succession. The time limit for answering each question is, for example, one minute, and during that time, a timer's count sound (chitchitchi, etc.) is output. If one minute passes without an answer, the control unit 27 determines that the question is incorrect and outputs a sound indicating an incorrect answer and the correct answer. Then output the following problem.
The control unit 27 counts the number of correct answers for a series of quizzes, and outputs a message such as "You answered 0 out of 10 questions correctly" when you finish answering the 10 quizzes.

In this way, with this globe 1, by switching the mode using the mode switching button 22 of the touch pen 2, various information such as country name and capital, English country name, area, population, national anthem, language, origin of the national flag, and other country quizzes can be displayed. can be output as audio, allowing users to have fun while acquiring various information about countries around the world.
In particular, by inputting information visually and audibly simultaneously, it becomes easier to associate and remember countries and various information about them, and a learning effect can be expected.

Furthermore, this globe 1 outputs voices such as ``Welcome to the talking globe with national flags'' when the power is turned on, and ``See you again'' when the power is turned off, so that the user feels familiar.

In addition, with this touch pen 2, if you want to move on to the next 10-question quiz, you must press the mode button 22 again to set the quiz mode cyclically. configuration).
In another configuration, by pressing and holding the mode button 22 for a certain period of time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds or more), the quiz mode is immediately entered regardless of the current mode.

That is, in another configuration, when the mode button 22 is pressed for a short period of time, the mode is switched cyclically within the learning mode, and when the mode button 22 is pressed for a long time, the mode is changed to the quiz mode.
Thereby, it is possible to easily shift to the quiz mode without pressing the mode button 22 many times, and usability can be improved.

[Relationship between national flag mark, territory, and dot code: Figures 4 to 6]
Next, the relationship between the national flag mark, territory, and dot code on the globe 1 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.
Basically, on the territory 10 of a country written on the surface of the globe 1, a dot code indicating identification information (ID) of that country is printed.
However, the range in which the dot code is printed differs depending on the size of the territory 10. This will be explained in detail below.

[If the national flag mark is within the territory: Figure 4]
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example where the national flag mark is within the territory.
As shown in FIG. 4, when the size of the territory 10 is sufficiently larger than the national flag mark 11 and the national flag mark 11 is within the territory 10, the dot code is printed within the territory 11 including the national flag mark 11. be done. In the example of FIG. 4, the national flag mark 11 of country A is placed in the territory 10 of country A.
When the user touches an area within the territory 10, in the learning mode, voice information corresponding to the mode is output from the touch pen 2, and in the quiz mode, the user answers quiz questions.

[If the national flag mark is outside the territory: Figure 5]
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example where the national flag mark is located outside the territory.
As shown in FIG. 5, if the size of the territory 10 is not large enough to allow the national flag mark 11 to be placed inside it, the national flag mark 11 is placed outside the territory 10. In the example of FIG. 5, the national flag mark 11 of country B is placed outside the territory 10 of country B.
In this case, the same dot code is printed on both the territory 10 and the national flag mark 11. The user only has to touch either the territory 10 or the national flag mark 11.

[If the territory is small: Figure 6]
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example where the territory is small.
As shown in FIG. 6, when the size of the territory 10 is smaller than the national flag mark 11, the national flag mark 11 is placed outside the territory 10, the dot code is not printed on the territory 10, and the national flag mark 11 is Print only on 11. In the example of FIG. 6, the national flag mark 11 of country C is placed outside the territory 10 of country C, and only the national flag mark is a dot code area (an area where a dot code is printed).
In this case, the user touches the national flag mark 11.
This eliminates the error that occurs when attempting to read the dot code of territory 10 of a country with a small territory, thereby improving usability.

[Relationship between territory and dot code area]
Next, an area (dot code area) where a dot code is formed (printed) in the territory 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.
In regions such as Europe where many countries are densely packed on land, even if you try to select a specific country with the touch pen 2, the boundaries are difficult to distinguish and it is easy to accidentally touch a neighboring country.
Therefore, in this globe 1, dot code areas are arranged so that a desired country can be specified accurately even in places where a plurality of countries are crowded together.

First of all, in the case of countries such as Japan, which are surrounded by the ocean on all sides and have no land borders, dot codes are basically printed on the entire territory because the borders with neighboring countries are clear. There is. However, in the case of a country with a small territory, a dot code is printed on the national flag mark as shown in FIG.

[If the border is on land: Figure 7]
Next, the dot code areas of countries that border neighboring countries on land will be explained using FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing dot code areas when the border is on land.
FIG. 7 shows a case where country D and country F are located on land that protrudes like a peninsula. Country D and Country F share a land border, and it is difficult to correctly specify the desired country with a touch pen near the border.

Therefore, in this globe 1, as shown in FIG. 7, a blank area (margin) without a dot code is provided within a certain range from the land border, and the territory other than the blank area is set as a dot code area. This blank area corresponds to a "blank area" in the claims.
In the example of FIG. 7, countries D and E are in contact with each other via a border 31a, and a blank area 32a is provided on the country D side, and a blank area 32b is provided on the country E side.

Country E also borders another country at an inland border 31b, and a blank area 32c is formed within a certain range from the border 31b. Information regarding other countries will be omitted.
In this way, by restricting the area where the dot code is formed, unintended behavior may occur due to the user accidentally specifying a country near the border between country D and country E, or between country E and another country. can be prevented.

However, in areas bordering the sea, there is no risk of accidentally specifying a neighboring country, so a dot code area is formed instead of a blank area for the coastline.
In the example of FIG. 7, assuming that the upper side of the diagram is north, in country D, dot codes are printed up to the coastline on three sides other than the east side where it contacts country E, forming dot code area D.
Similarly, in country E, dot codes are printed up to the coastline on the north and south sides, forming dot code area E.

[When borders are complex: Figure 8]
Next, a case where the border is complicated will be explained using FIG. 8. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing dot code areas when borders are complicated.
As shown in FIG. 8, when national borders are complicated, areas that narrowly penetrate into neighboring countries are treated as blank areas where dot codes are not formed.
In the example of FIG. 8, country F and country G are in contact with each other at a border 31c with a complicated border line. In region X, country F protrudes thinly toward country G, and in region Y, country It protrudes thinly towards the side.

In such a case, instead of forming a blank area faithfully to the shape of the border line, a dot code area is formed by using a range including the protruding portions X and Y as a blank area.
This prevents the user from specifying an unintended country by touching a complex border area.
Note that since Country F and Country G are landlocked countries and are surrounded by land, blank areas are provided at all border areas.

[Effects of embodiment]
According to this globe, a dot code printed on the surface of the sphere is read with a touch pen 2 to output sound, and a country's territory 10 and a national flag mark 11 are printed, and the country's territory 10 includes a national flag 11. If the national flag mark 11 is not included in the country's territory 10, a dot code indicating the country's identification information is printed within the territory concerned, and if the national flag mark 11 is not included in the country's territory 10, the area within the territory 10 and the area of the national flag mark 11 are printed. If the dot code is printed and the national flag mark 11 is not included in the country's territory 10 and the territory is so small that it is difficult to read the dot code with the touch pen 2, the dot code is printed in the area of the national flag mark 11, Countries with land borders have blank areas where no dot codes are formed at the borders, so depending on the size of the territory, the dot codes are placed in areas that are easy for the user to select with the touch pen 2. For countries that share land borders, the system prevents users from accidentally selecting a neighboring country near the border, and improves usability by eliminating unintended actions.

The present invention arranges the dot codes so that they can be easily selected with a touch pen even in countries with small land areas or complex border lines, thereby preventing users from making erroneous operations.In addition, by switching the mode of the touch pen, the origin of the national flag and the national anthem can be easily selected. It is suitable for a globe that enables a variety of audio outputs such as performances.

1... Globe, 2... Touch pen, 10... National territory (territory), 11... National flag mark, 12... Sphere, 13... Latitude scale, 14... Pillar, 15... Pedestal, 20... Body, 21... Power button, 22... Mode switching button, 23...Volume button, 24...Reading section, 25...Audio output section, 26...Storage section, 27...Control section, 28...Power supply, 31, 31a, 31b, 31c...Border, 32, 32a, 32b, 32c...Blank area

Claims (6)

A globe equipped with a touch pen, a dot code that is unrecognizable to the naked eye printed on the surface of the sphere, and which outputs sound by reading the dot code with the touch pen,
The territory and national flag mark of the country are printed on the sphere,
When a national flag mark is placed within a country's territory, a dot code indicating the country's identification information is printed in the area within the territory.
If the national flag mark is not placed within a country's territory, but is placed outside the territory, and the territory is small enough to allow the dot code to be read with the touch pen, the area within the territory is A dot code indicating the identification information of the country is printed in the area of the flag mark ,
If the national flag mark is not placed within a country's territory, but is placed outside the territory, and the territory is so small that it is difficult to read the dot code with the touch pen, the flag mark is placed in the area of the national flag mark . A dot code indicating the country's identification information is printed,
For countries with land borders, a globe is characterized by providing a blank area in which no dot code is formed at the borders. 2. The globe according to claim 1, wherein even if a country has borders on land, no blank area is provided on the coastline bordering the sea. 3. The globe according to claim 1 or 2, wherein by switching the mode of the touch pen, the name of the country, the capital, and the origin of the national flag are outputted by voice, and the national anthem is played. 4. The globe according to claim 3, wherein the national anthem is played in an abbreviated orchestral version. 5. The globe according to claim 1, wherein a country quiz is provided by switching the mode of the touch pen, and the answer is answered by selecting a specific position on the surface of the sphere with the touch pen. 6. The globe according to claim 1, wherein information on a country's currency, major industries, gross domestic product, head of state, or climate is outputted by voice by switching the mode of the touch pen.

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