JP2003283598A - Communication equipment, and voice reproducing method for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide communication equipment and a voice reproducing method for the same with which document data are outputted by the voice while easily switching a reproducing destination. <P>SOLUTION: In the communication equipment capable of outputting document data by voice, the communication equipment has a handset 103, a speaker 209, a DSP 205 for generating a voice signal by compositing voices on the basis of the document data described in a markup language, a sound source part 206, and a hook detecting part 216 for detecting the hook status of the handset 103, and when the handset 103 is off-hook, the voice is reproduced by the handset 103 but when the handset is on-hook, the voice is generated by the speaker 209. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication device which is connected to a public line and has a mail transmitting / receiving function and a browser function, and a voice reproducing method in the communication device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, HTML (Hyper-Text Markup La
A document described in the (nguage) format (hereinafter referred to as an HTML document) is widespread. This HTML document is a markup language and uses a control symbol called a tag to describe the document structure and the like. Since such an HTML document includes a text file and is structured so as to be independent of the model, it is used as a standard when exchanging information on the Internet or the like. In addition, even in a document stored in a predetermined storage medium and used in a closed environment, the HT
The use of ML documents is increasing. For example, an HTML document is generally stored and distributed in a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory) or the like. There is also C-HTML (Compact-HTML) in which the tags used in this HTML document are restricted. This is used when used with information terminals and telephones that are not PCs.

Software for interpreting an HTML file and displaying a screen based on the description of the HTML file is called an HTML browser. Below, HTM
The L browser is simply referred to as a browser.

[0004] With the spread of the Internet, not only personal computers but also mobile phones and home telephones have appeared Internet terminals equipped with this browser.
Many examples of displaying TML documents can be seen.

However, the display screen of an information terminal such as a telephone has a lower resolution and a smaller size than the screen of a personal computer.
Displaying a text document such as a document on the display screen and reading it over a long period of time is a laborious task. Therefore, there are some that can reproduce the text document by voice by using a voice synthesis technology.

[0006]

In reproducing the voice as described above, for example, the displayed text document or the text document hidden in the selected voice tag is converted into voice. Many such softwares for converting a text document into voice have been commercialized. For example, in the case of a personal computer, voice synthesis can be performed by installing software that realizes the personal computer, but in the case of an information terminal such as a telephone, it can be realized by incorporating a voice synthesis function in advance. By utilizing these functions, the received HTML document or the like can be reproduced by voice on the information terminal.
There is a problem that the audio reproduction method cannot be switched according to the situation in which the user uses it.

That is, in the case of an information terminal such as a telephone, even if it can be reproduced by a speaker of the main body, a handset, or a wireless telephone such as a cordless cordless handset, the user reproduces the voice reproduction destination by the user. No one could switch to what they wanted. Further, it is not possible to change the audio output destination by using the audio reproduction tag depending on the content that the user wants to reproduce. Further, in the case of electronic mail, there is known an "email reading device" that listens to the contents of the electronic mail using a telephone. With such a voice reproduction function, the user can hear the contents of the electronic mail by voice. However, depending on the content, some people want to listen by playing with a speaker or the like together, and some people want to listen individually using a handset or the like. There is also a case where the user wants to listen to the connected wireless telephone, but there is no such thing that the user can switch the audio reproduction destination as desired.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional example, and an object of the present invention is to provide a communication apparatus capable of easily switching the reproduction destination of the voice of the document data and outputting the voice, and a voice reproducing method in the communication apparatus.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a communication device capable of switching the voice reproduction destination of document data according to the user's situation and a voice reproduction method in the communication device.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above object, the communication device of the present invention has the following configuration. That is, a communication device capable of outputting document data by voice,
A handset, a speaker, a voice synthesizing unit that performs voice synthesis based on document data to generate a voice signal, a detecting unit that detects a hook state of the handset, and a hook state that is detected by the detecting unit. And a control means for controlling the voice signal to be output by outputting the voice signal to either the handset or the speaker.

In order to achieve the above object, the communication device of the present invention has the following configuration. That is, a communication device capable of outputting document data described in a markup language by voice, comprising a handset, a speaker, display means for displaying the document data, and document data displayed on the display means. A designation unit for designating a document area to be voiced, a voice synthesis unit for performing voice synthesis based on the document data of the document area designated by the designation unit to generate a voice signal, and a hook state of the handset. And a control means for controlling the voice signal to be output to either the handset or the speaker to generate a voice in accordance with the hook state detected by the detection means. Is characterized by.

In order to achieve the above object, a voice reproducing method in a communication device of the present invention includes the following steps.
That is, a voice reproducing method in a communication device capable of outputting document data by voice, comprising a voice synthesizing step of performing voice synthesizing based on the document data to generate a voice signal, and a detecting step of detecting a hook state of a handset. And a control step of controlling the voice signal to be output to either the handset or the speaker to generate a voice according to the hook state detected in the detecting step.

In order to achieve the above object, the audio reproducing method in the communication device of the present invention comprises the following steps.
That is, a voice reproducing method in a communication device capable of outputting document data described in a markup language by voice,
Of the displayed document data, a designating step for designating a document area to be voiced, and a voice synthesizing step for performing voice synthesis based on the document data of the document area designated in the designating step to generate a voice signal. A detection step of detecting the hook state of the handset, and a control for outputting the voice signal to either the handset or the speaker to generate a voice according to the hook state detected in the detection step. And a process.

[0014]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the relative arrangement of the constituent elements, the display screen, and the like in the present embodiment are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a facsimile apparatus with a cordless telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, reference numeral 100 is an information terminal master unit (master unit of a cordless telephone) according to the present embodiment, and 110 is a wireless terminal (cordless telephone slave unit).

In the information terminal base unit 100, 101 is a display unit having a display unit such as a liquid crystal display for displaying a message to the operator, the input destination telephone number, the received telephone number, the time and the like. . An operation unit 102 is provided with a ten-key pad and various function keys, and is used by an operator for inputting a telephone number or for instructing facsimile transmission. 103 is a handset. An antenna 104 is used to wirelessly communicate with the child device 110. 1
Reference numeral 05 denotes a child device designation key. By depressing the device 105, the voice reproduction destination can be designated to the wireless terminal (child device) 110. A wired line 130 connects the parent device 100 and the public network 131. Then, at the end of the public network 131, a partner terminal connected by circuit switching in the public network,
There is a server 141 for connecting to the Internet 142. The server 141 is an ISP (Internet Service Prov
Internet connection service such as ider). The server 141 is composed of a WEB server for browsing WWW information, a mail server for exchanging electronic mails, and a DNS server for managing various databases.
Is connected to the Internet 142 via.

In the wireless terminal (slave unit) 110, 111
Is a display unit having a display unit such as a liquid crystal display, and displays a message to an operator, a telephone number of an input destination, a telephone number of an incoming call, or the like. An operation unit 112 is provided with a numeric keypad and various function keys, and is used by an operator for inputting a telephone number or the like and for various operations. And 11
Reference numeral 3 is an antenna for wireless communication with the base unit 100.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the information terminal (parent device) 100 of the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. The information terminal parent device 100 has a web (in addition to the voice output function). It has a mail function that allows you to browse and send and receive text messages. In addition, in FIG.
The same parts as those in FIG. 1 are indicated by the same numbers.

In FIG. 2, the CPU 201 is a bus 21.
A signal is input to each unit via 9 and each component connected to the bus 219 is controlled according to the input signal. That is, the CPU 201 executes call processing associated with a telephone call and processing associated with various service functions according to a processing program stored in the ROM 202. As an example of this service function, when the operator activates the mail function to create a text message, the text message can be stored in the RAM 203 as text data and sent to the partner device by a sending instruction. ROM 202
Stores the above-mentioned processing programs for controlling the DSP 205 to realize mail transmission / reception by a data modem, facsimile transmission / reception as a facsimile modem, display of a number display, and output of a voice synthesis signal. The ROM 202 is used for writing data.
It may be composed of an erasable EEPROM or a flash ROM. The RAM 203 is a memory used when the CPU 201 executes each process such as web browsing and mail transmission / reception including call processing, and temporary data is stored as a work area. This RAM 203 is backed up by a battery or the like, and non-volatilely stores character messages created by an operator, received character messages, setting contents of various service functions, and data registered as a telephone directory. Incidentally, this RAM 203
May be composed of an EEPROM or the like as a non-volatile memory.

The communication control unit 204 is an interface for accommodating the public line 130. In the case of an analog line, the communication control unit 204 is connected to a telephone line (hereinafter referred to as a subscriber line) of a central office and is connected to the public network 131. I am taking from the signal. The communication control unit 204 is a full-wave rectifier circuit using diodes, a polarity matching circuit for matching the polarities of line voltages, a ringer detection circuit that is connected to a subscriber line of a circuit exchange and detects a ringing signal from the exchange. A hook switch circuit for forming a line loop when an off-hook operation is performed and sending a dial pulse to the station, and a transformer circuit for performing 2-line to 4-line conversion are provided.
In the present embodiment, the communication control unit 204 is described based on the connection with the analog line.
It may be connected to a digital line such as a DN or a broadband line.

The DSP 205 is a digital signal processor, which is composed of a DSP and an AFE (analog front end), and functionally performs a data modem function for web browsing and mail transmission / reception, and facsimile transmission / reception by G3 facsimile. Facsimile modem function,
It is realized under the control of the CPU 201. Further, it has a number display function for analyzing modem data (number display data) and a voice synthesis function for generating and outputting an artificial voice signal from character data. This voice synthesis function is controlled by the CPU 201.
This is a function of synthesizing the input character data by voice and outputting it as an analog voice signal to the crosspoint switch 207. That is, the voice synthesis function has a voice synthesis voicing function of converting the input character code into voice data for 50 syllabary and reproducing it under the control of the CPU 201. The voice data for 50 sounds used for this voice synthesis is RO
It is stored in M202.

The sound source unit 206 is a sound source that generates a hold tone and a ringing melody, and has a sound source data generation function inside. The sound source unit 206 outputs an analog audio signal under the control of the CPU 201 based on the data stored in the ROM 202. It can also serve as a sound source for outputting a call progress tone such as a pseudo DT, BT, or RBT.

The cross point switch 207 is a CPU
Under the control of 201, a signal from the DSP 205, a sound source unit 206, a handset 208, and a speaker 20 described later.
The input / output of the analog input / output signal is switched between the communication control unit 204 and the microphone 9, the radio unit 217, and the like. The handset 103 inputs and outputs voice. A speaker 209 is used to generate a ringtone, output of stored voice data, and a monitor sound during facsimile communication. A microphone 210 is used for voice input when realizing the speakerphone function. 21
A wireless unit 7 modulates control data and audio signals, converts them into a format that allows wireless transmission, and sends them to the antenna 104. At the same time, the data demodulated from the information wirelessly received by the antenna 104 is extracted, the control data therein is output to the CPU 201 via the bus 219, and the analog signal is output to the crosspoint switch 207.

Reference numeral 211 denotes a recording unit such as a printer, which is a thermosensitive type,
The printer includes well-known printing means such as a thermal transfer printer, a laser beam printer, or an inkjet printer. This facsimile machine receives and decodes MH, MR, and MMR encoded data, and prints the decoded data as print data. 212 is a reading unit (scanner)
A known document reading unit such as a CCD or a contact type sensor array is provided. The analog image data read by the document reading unit is converted into digital image data, and the converted digital image data is converted into MH, MR,
It is transmitted after being encoded by a known encoding method such as MMR encoding. A sensor unit 213 is a reading unit (scanner).
The presence or absence of a document in 212 and the size of the document are detected, and the detection result is notified to the CPU 201. Further, the presence / absence of a recording sheet set in the recording unit 211 and the size thereof are detected, and the detection result is notified to the CPU 201. The display unit 101 displays, for example, HTML information received from a server on the Internet, and also displays the time, the line status during communication, and the status such as an error. The display unit 101 is a color LCD or monochrome L
It is equipped with liquid crystal parts such as CDs. In addition, the display unit 101
Also displays a character message key-input or received from the operation unit 102 for key input or the like. Furthermore, the setting contents of various service functions of the telephone are also displayed.

The operation unit 102 is for inputting dial numbers, URLs, etc., on the ten keys "0" to "9" and "*", "#" keys, and for inputting alphabets and symbols using these keys. It has keys such as a dial key, a transmission key for controlling transmission / reception of a facsimile, a reception key, an off-hook key for controlling on / off of a line, a hold key, and a select key for setting various functions. still,
The operation unit 102 also functions as a character input unit that inputs or edits a text message when sending a mail. Further, the operation unit 214 is also used when the mail function is activated to perform a text message transmission / reception process. Also, when outputting a text message created by the mail function or a received text message by voice or outputting the content of the set service function by voice, the predetermined key of the operation unit 214 should be operated. Done by.

Further, when the wireless terminal (child device) 110 is selected on the operation unit 102, the parent device terminal 100 and the wireless terminal 110 are wirelessly connected, and a voice path is formed between them. A hook detection unit 216 detects the on / off hook of the handset 103 and turns on / off the line.
Control off.

In the above configuration, when a web browsing operation is performed, the CPU 201 controls the DSP 205 as a data modem according to the modem control program stored in the ROM 202. Further, when browsing the web stored in the RAM 203, the web display processing is executed according to the URL. When the CPU 201 detects a tag having a content reading function, the CPU 201 prompts the operating operator whether or not to perform voice reproduction. When a voice reproduction is instructed by the operator, the voice synthesis program of the ROM 202 is activated to set the DSP 205 to the voice synthesis function. afterwards,
Through the crosspoint switch 207, the text data in the voice tag of the page being browsed is extracted, the voice synthesis is performed using the voice synthesis function of the DSP 205. The sound is output to the speaker 209, the handset 208, or the wireless unit 217. The switching of the audio output destination is performed by the handset 103 in the hook detection unit 216.
Depending on the on / off hook of the.

Further, in the case of mail transmission, the data of the designated character message is read out from the character messages stored in the RAM 203, and the transmission processing of the character message is executed. When the CPU 201 is instructed to perform the voice output operation of the created text message, the CPU 201
Start the speech synthesis program of M202, DSP205
To the voice synthesis function. After that, the created character data stored in the RAM 203 is voice-synthesized by using the voice-synthesizing function of the DSP 205, and the voice data is passed through the crosspoint switch 207 to the speaker 209,
Alternatively, audio output is performed to the wireless unit 217.

Further, the CPU 201 receives a D
When a character message is received by controlling the SP 205 as a data modem, the received data is stored in the RAM 203 as text data. CPU201
When receiving a command for confirming the content of the text message received by base unit 100, displays the corresponding text message on display unit 101. When the CPU 201 detects the voice output command of the received character message, it outputs the character data to the DSP 205 set to the voice synthesizing function to perform voice synthesizing in the same manner as described above, and the cross point switch 207 is activated. Audio is output from the speaker 209 via the speaker 209.

When a command to read the received text message is received by remote operation from the handset 110 via the wireless unit 217, the DSP 205 is controlled and the crosspoint switch 207 is controlled to control the D
The voice synthesis signal from SP 205 is output to radio section 218.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a wireless terminal (slave unit) 110 of the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. This slave unit 110 has a web (Web) function in addition to a voice output function. It has a mail function that allows you to browse and send and receive text messages. Note that, in FIG. 3, portions common to FIG. 1 are denoted by the same numbers.

In the figure, the CPU 301 is a ROM 30.
2 according to the control program stored in the wireless terminal 1
The entire 10 are controlled. ROM 302 is a CPU
The control program 301 and various data are stored.
Further, the ROM 302 stores the calling code (system ID) of the facsimile apparatus, the slave unit number ID of the wireless telephone, etc., character data when a mail is received from the base unit 100, and a telephone call. A flash ROM for storing book data may be included. The RAM 303 is used as a work area during control processing of the CPU 301, and temporarily stores various data. The operation unit 112 is provided with dial keys for inputting dial numbers and the like, and various function keys such as an outside line key, a hold key, a speaker key, and a telephone directory key. The display unit 111 displays an incoming call, a dial number input from the operation unit 112, a usage status of a public line, and the like.

The baseband unit 307 has a function of a modem / compander and a secret / amplifier, and enables transmission / reception of control data and voice signals. The modulated signal from the baseband unit 304 is transmitted to the base unit 1 via a wireless unit 305 described later.
00, the modulated signal from the wireless unit 305 is demodulated, and the control signal therein is output to the CPU 301 and the audio signal is output to the speaker 309.

Radio section 305 converts the modulated signal from baseband section 304 into a format which can be transmitted wirelessly and sends it to antenna 113, and also takes out the modulated signal from the signal wirelessly received from antenna 113 and sends it to baseband section 304. Output. The microphone 311 inputs a call voice signal. The speaker 309 produces a loud output of a voice signal and a ring tone. The receiver 310 outputs a call voice signal.

In the facsimile apparatus having the above configuration, the HTML document described in the markup language is
It has a browser function that can be displayed on the display unit 101 of the parent device 100, and when a tag to be voiced is selected by a user operation, text data based on the registered information is selectively selected by the voice synthesis unit of the DSP 205. Can be voiced. Further, when the selected text data is reproduced by voice, the speaker 209 is used to detect a portion where the voice is reproduced according to the detection state of the hook detection unit 216 of the main body.
Alternatively, it can be switched to either handset 103.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart for explaining a voice reproduction process in web browsing in the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, and a program for executing this process is stored in ROM 202. Here, a case will be described in which a voice tag is selected by a user's operation and the voice is reproduced according to the selection situation of the user.

First, the process is started in step S1, and in this state, the parent device 100 is in a standby state.
Next, in step S2, a line is connected for browser operation, the communication control unit 204 connects with the public network 131, and the data modem of the DSP 205 follows a predetermined procedure to connect with the server 141 through the line and the Internet network 142. Connected to. Then, the web is browsed using the WEB server, and if there is data to be voiced in the browsed information, the voice is reproduced. It should be noted that the case of referring to the web information stored in the device without connecting to the public network is also taken into consideration. Next, in step S3, it is searched whether or not there is a tag to be voiced in the information being browsed on the web. When a voice tag is detected in step S4, the process proceeds to step S5 to display the information on the display unit 101 to inform the user, If the user does not make a selection, the process proceeds to step S2 to continue the web browsing. This selection by the user is made based on an instruction from the keys of the operation unit 102.

On the other hand, in step S5, when the user selects to listen to the content of the voice tag as the voice reproduction mode, the process proceeds to step S6, and it is determined whether or not the reproduction destination of the voice is the handset 110. This shows the case where the reproduction destination is selected as the child device 110 on the operation unit 102 of the parent device 100. In that case, the process proceeds to step S10, and the information terminal (parent device) 100 and the wireless terminal (child device) 110 are connected. Are wirelessly connected to form a voice path, and voice is played back by the handset 110. The operation of selecting the child device 110 as the audio reproduction destination is performed by pressing the child device designation key 105 of the main body.

If the handset 110 is not selected in step S6, the process proceeds to step S7, and the hook detector 216 of the information terminal 100 checks whether the handset 103 is off-hook. If so, the process proceeds to step S9, and the handset 103 of the information terminal 100 is set as the audio reproduction destination. On the other hand, if it is on-hook in step S7, the process proceeds to step S8, and the speaker 209 is selected as the audio reproduction destination. Then, in step S11, voice synthesis is performed based on the text data to which the voice tag is attached, and voice is reproduced / output. In this way, when the reproduction of the data corresponding to the voice tag is completed, the process returns to step S3, the web browsing is continued, the next voice tag is searched, and the voice tag can be repeatedly detected.

In the above description, the user is allowed to select whether or not to reproduce the voice in step S5. However, if detected, the voice may be output on the spot if detected. Also in that case, the audio reproduction destination may be selected according to the detection status by the hook detection unit 216 in step S7. Needless to say, in this case, as in step S6, if the slave unit is selected as the reproduction destination of the sound, the sound may be reproduced by the slave unit 110.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart for explaining a voice reproduction process in a mail operation in the facsimile apparatus according to the present embodiment, and a program for executing this process is stored in the ROM 202.

First, the process is started in step S101,
In this state, base unit 100 is in a standby state. Next, in step S102, in order to start the mail operation mode, the server is connected to the server 141, and the new arrival information in the mail server is retrieved. In this case, the line is connected, the communication control unit connects to the public network, and the data modem connects to the mail server according to a predetermined procedure. Then, the terminal downloads new mail information and stores it in the information terminal. Of course, consideration is given to the case of referring to the mail stored in the device without connecting to the public network. Next, in step S103, a mail search is performed, and in step S5, it is checked whether the mail to be read is selected by voice. If the voice read email is not selected, the process returns to step S103 to continue the email operation. It should be noted that the selection of the mail to be read by this voice is performed using the keys of the operation unit 102.

On the other hand, in step S105, when the user selects to reproduce the contents of the mail as voice, the process proceeds to step S106, and the reproduction destination of the voice is the slave unit 11.
See if it was specified as 0. This is performed by pressing the child device designation key 105 of the operation unit 102 of the information terminal 100, and in that case, the process proceeds to step S110, and the information terminal 100 and the wireless terminal 110 are wirelessly connected to form a voice path. Then, the child device 110 reproduces the sound.

On the other hand, if the child device 110 is not selected in step S106, the process proceeds to step S107 and the information terminal 1
The hook detection unit 216 of the handset 10
See if 3 is off-hook. If it is off-hook, the process proceeds to step S109 to specify the handset 103 of the information terminal 100 as the voice reproduction destination, and if it is on-hook, the process proceeds to step S108 to select the speaker 209 as the voice reproduction destination. Then, in step S111, the mail data is voice-synthesized and voice-outputted. When the reproduction is finished in this way, the process returns to step S103, the mail operation is continued, the next mail to be reproduced by voice is searched, and the mail can be repeatedly executed by selecting the mail.

In the above step S105, the user is made to select whether to reproduce the voice. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a mail is received, the voice is reproduced and output at that time. May be. In that case, it is also possible to select the audio reproduction destination according to the on-hook or off-hook detection state by the hook detection unit 216. Of course, in that state, the cordless handset 1 is used as the audio reproduction destination
Of course, if 10 is selected, the voice may be reproduced by the handset 110.

(Other Embodiments) As described above, the object of the present invention is to provide a storage medium storing a program code of software for realizing the functions of the embodiment to a system or apparatus, and the system or apparatus. This can also be achieved by the computer (or CPU or MPU) of (1) reading out and executing the program code stored in the storage medium. In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention. As a storage medium for supplying such a program code, for example, a floppy disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, CD-R, magnetic tape, non-volatile memory card, ROM, etc. may be used. You can

Further, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by executing the program code read by the computer, but also the OS (operating system) running on the computer based on the instructions of the program code. This also includes the case where the system) performs a part or all of the actual processing and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written in the memory provided in the function expansion board inserted into the computer or the function expansion unit connected to the computer, based on the instruction of the program code. It also includes a case where the CPU or the like provided in the function expansion board or the function expansion unit performs a part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the text data extracted by the browser is converted into a voice by using the voice synthesizing function, and when many users want to hear it, it is reproduced from the speaker of the master unit. Yes, or if you just want to listen to yourself, you can listen to your connected handset. As a result, there is an effect that audio can be reproduced according to the user's situation.

Also, when a voice tag is selected by the browser, it can be reproduced as voice by using the voice synthesis function. At this time, if many users want to listen, the user can reproduce from the speaker of the base unit, and if only the individual wants to listen, he or she can listen with the connected handset. As a result, there is an effect that the sound can be reproduced according to the situation of the user.

Furthermore, not only the master unit but also the wireless terminal (slave unit) is designated so that the sound can be reproduced, so that the sound can be reproduced in accordance with the situation of the user. is there. Then, the same effect can be obtained when reading the e-mail.

[0053]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily switch the playback destination of the document data by voice and output the voice.

Further, according to the present invention, there is an effect that the audio reproduction destination of the document data can be switched according to the situation of the user.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a facsimile device with a cordless telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an information terminal (master device) of the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a wireless terminal (slave unit) of the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a voice reproduction process in web browsing in the facsimile apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a voice reproduction process in a mail operation in the facsimile apparatus according to the present embodiment.

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[Claims] 1. A communication device capable of outputting document data by voice, comprising: a handset, a speaker, a voice synthesizing unit for performing voice synthesis based on the document data to generate a voice signal, and a hook state of the handset. And a control means for controlling the voice signal to be output to either the handset or the speaker to generate a voice in accordance with the hook state detected by the detection means. A communication device characterized by. 2. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the document data is described in a markup language. 3. A setting means for setting a wireless terminal capable of wirelessly communicating with the communication device as an output destination of the audio signal, wherein the control means sets the wireless terminal by the setting means. The communication device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the voice signal is transmitted to the communication terminal to reproduce the voice in some cases. 4. The control unit outputs the voice signal to the speaker to generate a voice when the hook state is on-hook, according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Communication device. 5. The document data is mail information, further comprising selection means for selecting mail information desired to be reproduced by voice, and the voice synthesis means, voice synthesis based on the mail information selected by the selection means. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein 6. A communication device capable of outputting document data described in markup language by voice, comprising: a handset, a speaker, display means for displaying the document data, and a document displayed on the display means. Of the data, a designating unit for designating a document area to be voiced, a voice synthesizing unit for performing voice synthesis based on the document data of the document area designated by the designating unit to generate a voice signal, the handset Detecting means for detecting a hook state of the, and a control means for controlling the voice signal to be output to either the handset or the speaker to generate a voice according to the hook state detected by the detecting means, A communication device comprising: 7. A setting means for setting a wireless terminal capable of wirelessly communicating with the communication device as an output destination of the audio signal, wherein the control means sets the wireless terminal by the setting means. The communication device according to claim 6, wherein the voice signal is transmitted to the communication terminal to reproduce voice in some cases. 8. The communication device according to claim 6, wherein the control unit outputs the voice signal to the speaker to generate voice when the hook state is on-hook. 9. A voice reproducing method in a communication device capable of outputting document data as voice, comprising: a voice synthesizing step of performing voice synthesis based on document data to generate a voice signal; and detecting a hook state of a handset. A detection step, and a control step of controlling the voice signal to be output to either the handset or the speaker to generate a voice in accordance with the hook state detected in the detection step;
A voice reproduction method in a communication device, comprising: 10. The voice reproduction method in a communication device according to claim 9, wherein the document data is described in a markup language. 11. The method further comprises a setting step of setting a wireless terminal capable of wirelessly communicating with the communication device as an output destination of the audio signal, and in the control step, the wireless terminal is set in the setting step. In some cases, the voice signal is transmitted to the communication terminal to reproduce voice.
0. A voice reproducing method in the communication device according to 0. 12. The control step, wherein when the hook state is on-hook, the voice signal is output to the speaker to generate voice.
2. A voice reproducing method in the communication device according to any one of 1. 13. The document data is mail information,
10. The communication according to claim 9, further comprising a selection step of selecting mail information to be reproduced by voice, and in the voice synthesis step, voice synthesis is performed based on the mail information selected in the selection step. Audio reproduction method in device. 14. A voice reproducing method in a communication device capable of outputting document data described in a markup language by voice, wherein a designation step for designating a document area to be voiced in displayed document data. A voice synthesis step of performing voice synthesis based on the document data in the document area designated in the designation step to generate a voice signal; a detection step of detecting a hook state of the handset; and a detection step detected in the detection step. A control step of controlling the voice signal to be output to either the handset or the speaker to generate a voice according to the hook state,
A voice reproduction method in a communication device, comprising: 15. The method further comprises a setting step of setting a wireless terminal capable of wirelessly communicating with the communication device as an output destination of the audio signal, and in the control step, the wireless terminal is set in the setting step. In the case, the voice signal is transmitted to the communication terminal to reproduce the voice, and the voice reproducing method in the communication device according to claim 14. 16. The voice reproduction in the communication device according to claim 14, wherein in the control step, when the hook state is on-hook, the voice signal is output to the speaker to generate a voice. Method. 17. A program for executing the audio reproducing method according to claim 9. Description: 18. A computer-readable storage medium, which stores a program for executing the audio reproduction method according to claim 9. Description: