JP2001358676A - Automatic broadcasting system by computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To freely change and edit items to be broadcasted, and at the same time, change broadcasting data/time and easily stop the items to be broadcasted individually. SOLUTION: This broadcasting system is composed of a broadcasting item editing part 5 for creating a file for starting broadcasting for setting broadcasting items and order according to combination by arbitrary selection from a tone module file being stored at a tone module file accommodation part 4 for each assigned code of one broadcasting; a broadcasting parameter setting part 6 for creating a broadcasting setting file for setting the broadcasting date of at least one week, and for setting whether each file for starting broadcasting is allowed to be broadcasted; a broadcasting time setting/starting control part 7 for setting execution schedule time for each broadcasting, and giving the start command of the corresponding file for starting broadcasting when the specified time is reached; and a tone module file automatic reproduction control part 8 for execution the file for starting broadcasting in accordance with the broadcasting setting file conditions by the start command from the broadcasting time setting/starting control part 7, and changing the tone module file for a set broadcasting item into a voice signal in order for outputting to sound amplification systems.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic broadcasting system for automatically broadcasting a sound source file recorded on a computer at a predetermined time.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a construction work place or a factory,
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an automatic broadcasting system has been adopted which automatically broadcasts, at a predetermined time, start of work, radio exercise music, break start / end, regular meetings, chimes and narrations for notifying lunch break and work closing, and the like. .

[0003] In the old days, it was an expensive dedicated automatic broadcasting device using an endless tape, but a relatively inexpensive automatic broadcasting device using a cassette tape was subsequently released.
It has become widely used. In principle, this cassette tape type automatic broadcasting device has an aluminum foil attached to a magnetic tape every broadcast, and is activated once by a multi-operation timer (a timer that can be turned on and off many times a day). Each time a signal is received, the tape is played for a fixed time until the next aluminum foil is detected, and the broadcast is automatically performed.

[0004]

However, in the case of the above-mentioned cassette tape type automatic broadcasting apparatus, since the aluminum foil is used to detect that one broadcast has been reproduced, the above-mentioned automatic broadcasting apparatus is liable to become dirty due to tape contamination or the like. In some cases, the detection of the aluminum foil failed, and the set broadcast time and the positional relationship of the tape were shifted, so that the correct content could not be broadcast at a predetermined time. In addition, since the contents of the broadcast are recorded on a magnetic tape in order, the contents of the broadcast cannot be changed or the order cannot be changed.
Since the tape making fee is expensive and it is common to use existing tapes, it has not been easy to make the broadcast contents suitable for the progress of construction work, factory contents or seasons.

[0005] In recent years, an automatic broadcasting apparatus using a music CD capable of solving the above-mentioned trouble in reproduction has been provided. At present, a music CD-type automatic broadcasting apparatus is used in most work places. But still,
Restrictions such as the inability to easily change or edit broadcast content, noise complaints to nearby areas, and the need for manual adjustment of the volume according to the time of day still remain.

Accordingly, a main object of the present invention is to make it possible to freely change and edit the broadcast contents, to make it possible to easily change the broadcast date and time and to stop individual broadcast items, and to make it easy to change the broadcast time and broadcast contents. To provide an automatic method system using a computer which can set the volume for each broadcast according to the program.

[0007]

According to the present invention, there is provided a sound source file storage unit for storing a large number of sound source files such as narration, music, chimes, and the like. A broadcast content editing unit that creates a broadcast start-up file for setting broadcast items and an order by combining the sound source files stored in the sound source file storage unit by an arbitrary selection, and saves the file in a predetermined storage location. A broadcast parameter setting unit for creating a broadcast setting file for setting a broadcast day of a week and a broadcast permission / prohibition for each of the broadcast start files, and storing the broadcast setting file in a predetermined storage location; and a scheduled execution time for each of the broadcast start files. When the predetermined time is reached based on the clock function in the computer, the corresponding broadcast start file is set. A broadcast time setting / start control unit for issuing a start command of the file, and a broadcast setting which is started by the start command from the broadcast time setting / start control unit, and the setting of the broadcast setting file is a setting for performing the broadcast. Executing the broadcast start file according to the file conditions, the sound source files of the set broadcast items are sequentially converted to audio signals,
A sound file automatic reproduction control unit for outputting the audio signal to a loudspeaker outside the computer.

In this case, it is desirable that the broadcast parameter setting section creates a volume setting file for each broadcast activation file and saves the volume setting file in a predetermined storage location. In addition, it is desirable that a plurality of types of broadcast start-up files can be created for the assigned code for one broadcast, and that the broadcast parameter setting unit can arbitrarily select the broadcast start-up file.

[0009] Further, as an additional function, it has a message recording function, has a message broadcast recording operation unit for storing the recorded message file in the sound source file storage unit, and optionally includes a message broadcast recording operation unit. It is desirable to provide a general broadcast operation / playback control unit that enables playback of the stored sound source file and enables microphone broadcast.

Usually, in order to automatically broadcast by a general-purpose personal computer, if a sound source file and its sound reproducing software are available, an operating system (Operating System) for a computer is provided.
If you use schedule startup software (software that issues a start command at a set time) attached to m) or easily available, it is possible to play the sound source file with the contents set in the schedule startup software at a predetermined time Becomes However, as a problem of this method, when it is desired to change or edit broadcast contents, it is necessary to repeat addition and deletion for each broadcast item, and the operation becomes very complicated. Also,
If you want to broadcast multiple sound source files in a single broadcast, you need to set the time while considering the playback time of each sound source file. Therefore, a problem such as interruption of broadcasting occurs. Furthermore, the setting of the broadcast day for each day of the week becomes very complicated, and when it is desired to stop a specific broadcast item, the broadcast item must be deleted, and the operation for returning to the original afterwards becomes complicated. There were problems such as becoming.

Therefore, in the present invention, the concept of batch file processing, in which a plurality of instruction contents are collectively processed in a batch, is adopted when editing the broadcast contents, and a broadcast start file in which the broadcast items and the broadcast order are recorded is created. A broadcast parameter file for setting at least the broadcast date of the week and the broadcast permission / prohibition for each broadcast start file is created,
Automatic broadcasting is performed under the management by the broadcast parameter file.

Therefore, one broadcast content can be easily added, deleted, and reordered by operating the broadcast content editing unit. In addition, since the start time can be set as a unit for one broadcast, the time can be easily set, and a plurality of sound source files to be broadcast as one broadcast are continuously broadcast without a pause. Will be broadcastable. Further, since the weekly broadcast date and on / off for each broadcast are performed by the broadcast parameter file, the broadcast date and time and individual broadcast items can be changed without complicated addition or deletion, as in the schedule start-up software. Stopping can be performed easily. In addition, if a volume setting item is provided in the broadcast parameter item, the volume can be automatically switched for each individual broadcast without manually performing the volume.

On the other hand, computer-readable recording media for providing the above functions to a computer include narration,
Broadcast items are generated by a process of generating a large number of sound source files such as music and chimes in the memory area, and for each assigned code of one broadcast, by a combination of any number of sound source files stored in the sound source file storage unit. Generating a broadcast start file for setting the order and the order, and generating a broadcast content editing unit in the memory area that can be stored in a predetermined storage location, at least the broadcast date of the week and the broadcast start file A broadcast setting file for setting each broadcast permission / prohibition can be created, and a broadcast parameter setting unit that can be stored in a predetermined storage location is generated in a memory area. The broadcast setting is started by a start command from a broadcast time setting / start control unit that issues a start command of the broadcast start file. If the setting of the file is a setting for performing the broadcast, the broadcast start file is executed in accordance with the broadcast setting file condition, the sound source files of the set broadcast items are sequentially converted into audio signals, and the sound signal is output to a loudspeaker outside the computer. A program for causing a computer to execute a process of generating a sound source file automatic reproduction control unit for outputting an audio signal in a memory area is recorded.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of the configuration of an automatic broadcasting system according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram thereof.

In this automatic broadcasting system, sound files such as narration, music, chimes, etc. necessary for broadcasting at a construction site or a factory are prepared in the hard disk of the computer 1 and any narration, music, etc. And play back at a predetermined time by an arbitrary combination. In particular, by creating a broadcast start file for each broadcast and a broadcast parameter setting file, the broadcast contents can be easily edited. In addition, it is possible to easily change the broadcast schedule, stop broadcasting, etc., and additionally, it is possible to set the volume for each broadcast, thereby minimizing inconvenience to neighbors. In addition to this, an automatically recorded message broadcast can be broadcast at a specified date and time as needed. A transmission system.

Hereinafter, a detailed description will be given in detail with reference to the drawings while taking the operation procedure into consideration. Inside the computer 1, a sound source in which a large number of sound source files such as narration, music, chimes, and uniquely created message broadcasts are stored It has a file storage unit 4. The sound source file storage unit 4 may store all the sound source files in an arbitrary folder inside the computer 1, or may store the sound source files separately for each of narration and music.

Editing of broadcast contents for each broadcast, that is, selection of broadcast items and setting of the broadcast order, is performed by the broadcast contents editing unit 5.
It is performed in. The broadcast content editing program displays the edit setting dialog shown in FIG. 3, and enables editing of broadcast content for each assigned code (program number) for one broadcast by input and setting by an operator.

The allocation code 11 for one broadcast displayed by the program No. corresponds to the broadcast start file number in which the selection of the broadcast item and the setting of the broadcast order are recorded. Can be selected, and two types of broadcast contents can be registered by selecting a radio button [A, B] 25. Specifically, for example, about the content of the opening broadcast, for example, for summer and winter, or for sunny and rain,
Broadcast contents can be easily changed according to the time or weather.

In the broadcast editing, the sound source files are displayed on the left side of the drawing so that the broadcast items and the order can be set by an arbitrary combination of the plurality of sound source files. That is, when the drive selection box 12 and the folder selection box 13 are selected, a large number of sound source files stored in the lower window are displayed. In a state where these sound source files are displayed, an arbitrary sound source file is set in an object state by placing a cursor in the order of broadcasting, and when an add button 15 is pressed, the sound source file is added to the broadcast item selection box 20 on the right side. This operation is performed for the number of sound source files to be broadcast, and the contents of the broadcast to be broadcast are edited by the program No. 1. Delete button 1 to delete broadcast items
6 and the change of the broadcast order can be performed by the move button 17. In the case of re-editing, the content is read out by pressing the content read button 21 and then re-editing is performed. Reference numeral 22 denotes a button for listening to the currently registered program content, reference numeral 23 denotes a button for confirming the content of the sound source file, and reference numeral 24 denotes a volume setting button thereof. After completing the settings,
The registration button 18 is pressed to register the settings as a broadcast activation file. The created broadcast start-up file is stored in the file storage unit 5B.

The broadcast start-up file is started at a predetermined time in accordance with a start-up schedule by a broadcast time setting / start-up control unit 7, which will be described later. 6. The broadcast parameter setting section 6 includes a broadcast parameter setting operation section 6A, a volume setting section 6B, and a broadcast parameter / volume setting file storage section 6C.

The broadcast parameter setting operation section 6A displays a broadcast setting parameter setting dialog shown in FIG. 4 by starting the program. Specifically, the weekly broadcast setting input operation panel unit 30 is displayed, and individual assignments such as broadcast on / off input operation are performed for each of the assigned codes No. 1 to No. 15 for one broadcast, that is, for each broadcast corresponding to the broadcast start-up file. Is displayed. The weekly broadcast setting input operation panel section 30 displays a radio button switch indicating whether or not to perform automatic broadcasting corresponding to each of the day to Saturday, and an operator sets weekly broadcast parameters by operating a mouse.

On the other hand, an individual broadcast input operation panel section 31
Is a memo input field 32 for broadcast contents, an on / off radio button 33 for determining whether or not to broadcast, a volume selection input radio button 34, and a broadcast type [A, B] A selection button 35 and a content confirmation button 36 are displayed, and the operator sets individual broadcast parameters for each broadcast activation file by operating the mouse. When all the settings are completed and the register button 37 is pressed, the contents of the broadcast parameters are stored as a broadcast setting file in the setting file storage section 6C. When the operation up to this point is completed, the end button 38 is pressed to close the input operation dialog. Reference numeral 39 denotes a volume adjustment slider and a reproduction stop button for confirming the contents.

The volume selection input radio button 34 is switched between high and low levels. The volume setting at the time of high volume and the volume setting at the time of low volume are performed by the volume setting section 6.
It is set by the operation of B. As shown in FIG. 5, the input operation dialog of the volume setting unit 6B has a slider input unit 40 for high volume setting and a slider input unit 41 for low volume setting. Set. Reference numeral 43 denotes an operation button for confirming the set volume. When the volume setting of the high volume and the low volume is completed and the registration end button 42 is pressed, a setting file relating to the volume setting is created and stored in the setting file storage unit 6C.

The broadcast start file, in which the broadcast items and the broadcast order for one broadcast are described, automatically starts a corresponding broadcast batch file at a predetermined time based on a clock function in the computer. It is managed by schedule start software (broadcast time setting / start control unit). As this kind of software, it is possible to introduce dedicated schedule management software. However, software such as a system agent and a task scheduler attached to a personal computer OS (Windows (registered trademark) 95, 98) and the like are available. Can be used as it is.

FIG. 6 shows a start time setting dialog by the system agent, and FIGS. 7 and 8 show a start file setting dialog, a broadcast date and a broadcast time setting dialog of the system agent, respectively.

When the user selects [Program] → [Create schedule] on the system agent panel, a startup file setting dialog shown in FIG. 7 is displayed. Specify the target file on the command line. In this example, the automatic broadcast exe + [1 to 15] stored in the automatic broadcast holder of the A drive (this code corresponds to the assigned number of the batch file) is designated. In the description column, the content of the broadcast (in the example shown, at the start of business)
Enter a note. Subsequently, when an OK button 52 is pressed, a broadcast date and broadcast time setting dialog 53 shown in FIG.
Is displayed, an execution date is set in the execution number setting unit 54, and a start time is input in the execution date and time setting unit. In the illustrated example, the broadcast start file for the start of business is set to be started at 7:55 every day.

According to the above procedure, the number of executions (start date and time) and the time are set for all the registered broadcast start files. See the broadcast date setting above
Normally, all settings on the system agent side are all
Set to [Daily].

The setting of the start date and the start time corresponds to the setting in the operation setting section 7C shown in FIG. 2. This schedule setting file is stored in the storage section 7B.
It is managed by the schedule start controller 7A based on the clock function in the computer.

When a certain broadcast reaches the set start time, the schedule start control unit 7A issues a start command for a corresponding broadcast start file. The sound source file automatic reproduction control unit 8 is started by this start command.
When a start command is issued, the sound source file automatic reproduction control unit 8 reads the broadcast setting file stored in the broadcast parameter / volume setting file storage unit 6C,
If the broadcast corresponding to the activated broadcast start file is a setting for performing the broadcast, the broadcast start file is registered in the broadcast start file according to other broadcast setting file conditions, that is, the volume setting and the content type [A, B]. The sound source files stored in the sound source file storage unit 4 are read out in the order of the broadcast items, and converted into audio signals and output. The output audio signal is amplified by a broadcast amplifier 2 outside the computer 1 and broadcast from a speaker 3.

On the other hand, if the setting content of the broadcast setting file is that the broadcast day setting is off or the broadcast setting of the broadcast is off, the process ends without executing the broadcast start file.

By the way, the sound source file can store not only narration and music prepared in advance but also a self-made message as a sound source file. Message broadcast recording operation section 9 in computer 1
As shown in the message broadcast recording dialog of FIG. 9, up to three types of messages can be registered. After selecting a chime type before broadcast, the record button 60 is pressed, and the microphone connected to the computer 1 is pressed. Input voice through. After the sound is converted to digital, it is temporarily recorded on the memory, and the play button 61 and the stop button 62
Allows playback operation. The recording time is displayed in a time display window 63 at the lower left.
If the recorded content is acceptable, the user presses the save button 64 to perform registration. Finally, when the user presses the registration button 65, the message file is stored in the sound source file storage unit 4. When the creation of the message file is completed, the end button 66 is pressed to end the operation.

Further, in addition to the automatic broadcasting in accordance with the schedule, the operation / playback control unit 10 for general broadcasting which enables reproduction of the sound source file stored in the sound source file and enables microphone broadcasting at any time is provided. Have.
When the operation / playback control unit 10 is activated, a general broadcast operation dialog shown in FIG. 10 is displayed. When the operator wants to perform a microphone broadcast, when the lower ON button 76 is pressed, the input from the microphone is performed. The converted sound is converted into a digital signal in the computer 1 and then broadcast from the speaker 3 via the broadcasting amplifier 2. If you want to stop broadcasting,
Press the OFF button 77 to disconnect the line. If a start chime is desired to sound at the start of broadcasting, an arbitrary sound is selected from the chime selecting section 70.

In the illustrated example, gymnastics and simultaneous cleaning are provided as broadcasts that can be made at any time. When the respective buttons 71 and 72 are selected and the play button 75 is pressed,
Even if you don't bother selecting a sound source file, the broadcast can be played immediately. Further, when a specific sound source file is desired to be broadcasted, the user selects the arbitrary music button 73, selects a desired sound source file from the sound source file selection window 74, and presses the play button 75 to start broadcasting. ing. The playback volume can be adjusted by a slider 78.

[0034]

As described above, according to the present invention, the broadcast contents can be freely changed and edited, and the broadcast date and time and the individual broadcast items can be easily stopped. Further, various advantages are provided, such as the ability to set the volume for each broadcast according to the broadcast time, broadcast content, and the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a configuration of an automatic broadcasting system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a control block diagram in the computer 1.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a broadcast content edit dialog.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a broadcast setting parameter setting dialog.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a volume setting dialog.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a broadcast time setting dialog.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a startup file setting dialog.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a broadcast date and broadcast time setting dialog.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a message broadcast recording dialog.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a general broadcast operation dialog.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... computer, 2 ... broadcasting amplifier, 3 ... speaker,
4 ... sound source file storage unit, 5 ... broadcast content editing unit, 6 ... broadcast parameter setting unit, 7 ... broadcast time setting / startup control unit,
8 ... sound source file automatic reproduction control unit, 9 ... message broadcast recording operation unit, 10 ... general broadcast operation and reproduction control unit

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A sound source file storage unit for storing a large number of sound source files such as narration, music, chimes, etc., and an arbitrary code from a large number of sound source files stored in the sound source file storage unit for each assigned code for one broadcast. A broadcast start file for setting a broadcast item and an order is created by a combination by selection, and a broadcast content editing unit that saves the broadcast start file in a predetermined storage location; at least a broadcast date of a week and a broadcast permission / denial for each broadcast start file While creating a broadcast setting file to set, a broadcast parameter setting unit to save in a predetermined storage location, For each broadcast start-up file, set the scheduled execution time,
Based on a clock function in the computer, when a predetermined time comes, a broadcast time setting / start control unit that issues a start command of the corresponding broadcast start file, and starting from the broadcast time setting / start control unit The program is started by the instruction, and if the setting of the broadcast setting file is a setting for performing the broadcast, the broadcast start file is executed according to the broadcast setting file condition, and the sound source files of the set broadcast items are sequentially converted into audio signals. A sound file automatic reproduction control unit for outputting the audio signal to a loudspeaker outside the computer. 2. The broadcast parameter setting section creates a volume setting file for each broadcast start-up file,
2. The automatic broadcast system by a computer according to claim 1, wherein the broadcast is stored in a predetermined storage location. 3. The computer according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of types of broadcast start-up files can be created for the assigned codes for one broadcast, and the broadcast start setting file can be arbitrarily selected in the broadcast parameter setting section. Automatic broadcasting system. 4. It has a message recording function,
The automatic broadcast system by a computer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a message broadcast recording operation unit that stores a recorded message file in the sound source file storage unit. 5. A general broadcast operation / playback control unit which enables a sound source file stored in the sound source file to be reproduced at any time and enables a microphone broadcast. Automatic broadcasting system by computer. 6. A process of generating a large number of sound source files such as narration, music, chimes, etc. in a memory area, and an arbitrary code from a large number of sound source files stored in the sound source file storage unit for each assigned code of one broadcast. A process of generating a broadcast content editing unit in a memory area, which enables creation of a broadcast start file for setting a broadcast item and an order by a combination by selection, and a broadcast content editing unit capable of storing the broadcast content in a predetermined storage location; And a process of generating a broadcast setting file for setting a broadcast permission / prohibition for each broadcast start-up file and generating a broadcast parameter setting unit capable of being stored in a predetermined storage location in a memory area; If it becomes, the start instruction from the broadcast time setting / start control unit that issues the start instruction of the set broadcast start file If the setting of the broadcast setting file is a setting for performing the broadcast, the broadcast start file is executed according to the broadcast setting file condition, and the sound source files of the set broadcast items are sequentially converted into audio signals. A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute a process of generating, in a memory area, a sound source file automatic reproduction control unit that outputs the audio signal to a loudspeaker outside the computer.