Abstract: As a new propaganda method of popular science, the virtual book flipping system not only displays large amount of information, but also shows novel forms. It is easier to attract users to stop and watch, so as to achieve the goal of popularizing science. By comparing the existing virtual flip book systems and analyzing the main applications of them, a virtual flip book system using infrared induction technology and computer multimedia technology is proposed. The system first uses the Flash software to make content into an e-book with the effect of turning the book, and then sends the content to the book screen through the projection device. Two infrared cameras on the side of the book screen are used to capture the visitors’ wave from left to right or from right to left. Then the wave motion is converted into interactive instruction to drive Flash e-book to do book flipping effect. The system is suitable for a variety of users to use, in line with reading habits, and no special hardware requirements, low production cost, suitable for the general public to promote.

Key words: virtual flip book, infrared induction, multimedia, Flash