JP2643188B2 - Information editing device - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information editing apparatus for inputting a large amount of information such as images, sounds, characters, and the like, editing, processing, and outputting the contents in a specified form. is there.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the information society has been called, and an enormous amount of information exists around us in various forms. In particular, information such as images, sounds, and characters is broadcast, newspapers, and publications. It is provided to people in the form of things. Among them, how to search for specific information required by the person from a large amount of information is a major problem, including means for realizing the method.

On the other hand, with the remarkable development of computers and their peripheral devices, it has become possible to edit, process, accumulate and use a large amount of information at high speed. The size, price and performance of arithmetic and processing devices and storage devices for storing information have also been reduced, and the processing costs have been significantly reduced. In particular, regarding character information, an online information search service that allows a database to be constructed based on a large amount of data processed at high speed by a large-scale computer and searched via a communication line or the like has also become widespread. In addition, a service of providing such data to a user using a medium such as a floppy disk is also provided.

In addition, many newspaper publishers have already commercialized a newspaper editing system that uses a large computer to consistently perform input of collected news manuscripts, editing of articles, layout of paper, and shaping of printing originals. Some services have also begun to provide the full text content of newspaper articles online in accordance with search instructions from users earlier than the publication of newspapers.

On the other hand, with regard to image and audio information, such information is basically analog information, and when digital conversion is performed, the amount of information is much larger than that of character information.
An extremely large-capacity storage device is required for the processing. For example, in image information, 360 × 240 pixels per screen,
A 64-color display would require 64 kilobytes, and increasing the color resolution would require several hundred kilobytes. In audio information, the quantization bit number is 8 bits, and the sampling frequency is 20 kHz.
It requires 100 kilobytes of information to output audio per second. In addition to the large amount of audio information, it must be output in real time for playback, requiring operations such as time axis correction, and a large amount of computation and storage devices for that purpose. There was a problem that needed.

In recent years, in addition to the development of various image and audio signal compression techniques, with the advancement of semiconductor technology and the increase in the capacity of semiconductor memories and the practical use of optical discs, storage devices have become very inexpensive. 2. Description of the Related Art Electronic information files that record a large amount of information using a large-capacity storage device and that can be searched electronically have been put to practical use. These are scheduled to be used as digitized data files such as telephone numbers and patent gazettes. Encyclopedias and pictorial books as existing large-capacity information sources, such as animal pictorial books and botanical pictorial books,
It has also become possible to realize an electronic pictorial book apparatus that can be configured by combining character information and image information, store the contents in a storage device, and electronically search and output in a format suitable for the purpose of the user. Some devices for creating such information have also been proposed (for example, JP-A-60-148274).

Hereinafter, a conventional information editing apparatus will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 6 shows an information registering device for editing information for creating a data file of characters and images.

In FIG. 6, reference numeral 61 denotes a microcomputer for controlling the entire apparatus; 62, a microcomputer for connecting the microcomputer 61 to each interface device (hereinafter referred to as I / F) 63 to 69;
Reference numerals 3 to 69 denote I / Fs connected to the system bus 62. 70 is an image memory connected to the system bus 62, 71 and 72 are first imaging devices and shutter switches such as a TV camera connected to the I / F 63, and 73 is a scanner such as a scanner connected to the I / F 64 The second imaging device, 74 is a printer connected to the I / F 65, 7
5 is an external storage device such as a floppy disk connected to the I / F 66, 76 is a hard disk device (hereinafter referred to as HDD) connected to the I / F 67, and 77 is a display device 78 connected to the I / F 68
And a terminal device having a keyboard 79 and a communication line 80 connected to the I / F 69. In the first imaging device 71, an imaging tube or CC
A two-dimensional image sensor such as D is provided, and two-dimensional image data such as a human face photograph is taken by performing electrical scanning. The shutter switch 72 instructs the timing of capturing image data. In the second imaging device 73, character data such as various records written on the sheet is read by a high-resolution scanner using a one-dimensional image sensor.

The operation of the information registration apparatus having the above configuration will be described below. Consider creating a personnel record file using this device. When a new file is created, a photograph of a person's face is input by the first imaging device 71, and character data such as personnel records is input by the second imaging device 73. The input data is stored in the image memory 70 via the system bus 62. The stored data is called to the display device 78, and the data is synthesized while giving necessary instructions from the keyboard 79. According to the above-mentioned instruction, the character data in the image memory 70 is added, deleted, corrected, etc., and displayed on the display device 78. When one file is completed, a predetermined code is added to the file and the file is stored in the HDD 76 as a series of data. When a registered file is called, when a predetermined key operation is performed, data on the HDD 76 is searched, a corresponding series of data is read, and transferred to the image memory 70. The contents of the image memory 70 are displayed on the display device 78, and when there is a print instruction, the data on the image memory 70 is output to the printer 74 to perform a hard copy. The data is connected to the communication line 80 via the I / F 69, and data can be exchanged online.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, these electronic information files described above have extremely large capacities, and the total amount of data is several hundred megabytes especially in encyclopedias and picture books having a large number of characters. The information editing device used for that purpose is also large-scale, inputting images and audio information for file creation, conversion processing such as data compression, creation of playback procedures such as search programs, editing and processing of all information data In order to be able to store the information in a storage medium such as an optical disk. In order to perform these processes, a device capable of editing and processing a large amount of information at a high speed is required. In addition, the contents and playback procedure of the file created by the above information device are in accordance with the scenario intended by the creator, and the contents of each data are correctly converted to the prescribed format, so that the original information can be correctly restored. It is necessary to confirm whether. In particular, during such editing and processing, a program that defines a reproduction procedure must be created correctly, and various information must be accurately reproduced according to the program. In particular, audio information must be edited so that it can be output in real time in order to actually hear the original sound. In addition, when reproducing audio information in combination with other information such as images and characters, it is necessary to match the reproduction timing of the audio and the image. Multiplexing while adjusting the playback timing,
You have to edit it to make it a file. However, all of these operations cannot be confirmed at the editing stage, and it is possible only when the storage medium is in the final state. And if there is a problem with the created media,
It is necessary to return to the editing stage and start over. These operations require complicated processing and require a lot of processing time and trouble.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and a large amount of images, sounds,
An object of the present invention is to provide an information editing apparatus capable of creating an information file by converting, editing, and processing information such as characters.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, an information editing apparatus of the present invention comprises: an input unit for externally inputting at least two types of information of images, sounds, and characters; Conversion processing means for performing data conversion processing of signal compression or data format conversion into a predetermined format according to the attribute thereof; first storage means for storing the input or converted information;
Editing means for editing and processing the information stored in the first storage means into a predetermined file format and reproducing the edited information or creating a simulated reproduction procedure in the editing stage; A second storage means for storing the processed information and the created reproduction procedure or a simulated reproduction procedure at the editing stage; and an information editing means or reproduction means for storing the information in the first or second storage means. Information extraction means for extracting a part of the extracted information and storing the extracted information in a third storage means dedicated to the extracted information, and information stored in the first, second or third storage means based on the reproduction procedure. A reproduction means for simulating the information or the reproduction procedure and confirming the edited information, the contents of the reproduction procedure, and the operation; the information stored in the first or second storage means; Second conversion processing means for converting the reproduction procedure into a form for outputting to the outside, output means for outputting the information of the final form or the reproduction procedure converted by the second conversion means to the outside, and operation of each of the means , And coupling means for coupling each of the above means to the control means.

Operation The present invention provides an image, sound,
Characters and other information are converted according to their attributes, and a data file with the data format, attributes, data length, etc. is created and stored in the first storage means. The information stored in the first storage means has its attributes (voice, image,
The first conversion processing means performs data compression and other conversion processing in a predetermined format in accordance with the characters and the like, and stores the data in the second storage means. The editing means performs editing and processing into a predetermined file format, and creates a reproducing means when the final storage medium is used. In the process of editing and processing, the contents of individual information edited using the reproducing means using the information and data stored in the first or second storage means are correctly converted, and each information is converted by the editing means. Check if playback is correct according to the created playback procedure. This confirmation is made by the reproducing means to confirm whether or not the contents of the program describing the reproducing procedure created by the editing means are correctly described, and the information or data stored in the first or second storage means is finally converted. This is realized by performing simulated reproduction in almost the same state as reproduction with a medium. The procedure necessary for the simulated reproduction is created by the editing means. The reproduction procedure created by the editing means and the edited and processed information are subjected to necessary correction by the second conversion processing means on the basis of the result of the simulated reproduction, and are converted into a final output form. Final confirmation is performed together with other information, and output to the outside by the output means.

The control means controls the operation of each of the above-described means by setting and inputting these operations in advance, or by inputting each operation as a command from the outside.

Embodiment An information editing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a conceptual basic configuration of an information editing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, specifically showing the basic configuration of FIG.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes input means for externally inputting reproduction information such as images, sounds, characters, and search programs, and other information. First conversion processing means 3 for performing conversion processing; first storage means 3 for storing information representing information input by the input means 1 or converted by the first conversion processing means 2 and the added attribute thereof; Performs editing and processing required for medium creation and playback, such as filing, of information stored in the first storage means 3 and creates an actual playback procedure such as a search program or a simulated playback procedure in the editing process;
Editing means 5 to be added, second storage means for storing information edited and processed by the editing means 4, and 6 edited and processed information stored in the first and second storage means 3, 5 A reproducing means for simulating reproduction based on the reproducing procedure; and 7, a reproducing procedure created by the editing means or information edited and processed.
A second conversion processing means 8 for converting the data into a final output form based on the result of the simulated reproduction is a part of the contents of the information file stored in the first or second storage means 3,5. Information extracting means 9 for extracting for simulation reproduction; output means for outputting the information file stored in the first or second storage means 3 or 5 and the reproduction procedure to the outside;
Means for connecting the means 1 to 9 and the control means 11;
Reference numeral 11 denotes control means for controlling the operation of each of these means.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 21 denotes a CP for controlling the operation of the entire apparatus.
U and 22 are system buses connecting each component of the device, 23
Is an image input device that edits or inputs various image information,
24 is a voice input device for inputting voice information, 25 is an editing device for editing or processing input or stored information, creating a program for instructing a playback procedure, or giving a simulated playback instruction in the editing process, Reference numeral 26 denotes a conversion processing device (corresponding to the conversion processing means 2 in FIG. 1) for performing signal compression and other conversion and processing of the input information, and 27 denotes an HDD 32 (the first storage means 3 and the second storage means 3 in FIG. 1). Information extraction device for extracting a part of the contents from the information stored in the storage means 5), an image output device 28 for outputting image information stored in the HDD 32, and a storage device 29 stored in the HDD 32 This is a sound reproducing device for outputting sound information, and these 28, 29 and 32 correspond to the reproducing means 6 in FIG. Reference numeral 30 denotes an operation device including a display device 29a and a keyboard 29b on which the user performs actual operations such as input of commands and character information (the image input device 23, the voice input device 25, and the keyboard 29b are input means 1 shown in FIG. 1). , 31 is a printer that outputs various types of information in the form of printed matter, and 32 is an HDD as a storage device that stores a large amount of information that has been input or converted or edited (the first device in FIG. 1). Reference numeral 33 denotes a magnetic tape device (hereinafter referred to as an MT device) for inputting / outputting a large amount of data and backing up data stored in the storage device. The MT 33 also corresponds to a part of the input means 1 in FIG. The MT device is an input means for inputting a large amount of data. Reference numeral 34 denotes a premastering device as output means for outputting information stored in the HDD 32 (corresponding to the first storage means 3 or the second storage means 5 in FIG. 1) in a specified data format in the form of a master tape or the like. , 35 are main storage devices (hereinafter referred to as RAM) of the device, 36 to 47
Is an I / F for connecting the system bus 22 to each device.

The operation of the embodiment of the information editing apparatus of the present invention configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.

Using the information editing apparatus of the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. For example, a case where an animal picture book is created will be described.

Image information of a natural image such as a photograph showing the appearance and ecology of an animal is converted into an image signal by an imaging device such as a TV camera, sent to an image input device 23, digitized, and subjected to image processing at a material level. After editing, HDD32 via I / F36, 45
(Corresponding to the first storage means 3 in FIG. 1). Graphs and animations are created in advance by an external device and input from the image input device 23, or are created using the drawing function of the image input device 23, and are similarly created in the HDD 32 (see FIG. 1).
(Corresponding to the storage means 3). Sound information such as animal cry and explanation narration is converted from a pre-recorded medium to a sound signal by a reproducing device such as a tape recorder and sent to the sound input device 24, and the analog signal is digitized. The data is stored in the HDD 32 (corresponding to the first storage unit 3 in FIG. 1) via the I / Fs 37 and 45. Character information such as a description is input from the keyboard 30b of the operation device 30 or is prepared in advance and is input collectively from the MT device 33, and is input via the I / F 43 or 46, 45 to the HDD 32 (FIG. 1). 1 (corresponding to the first storage means 3). These operations may be individually performed according to an instruction from the keyboard 30b, or an input procedure may be stored in the RAM 35 in advance, and may be automatically performed under the control of the CPU 21 according to the instruction from the keyboard 30b. Alternatively, the input procedure may be stored in the RAM 35 in advance, the operation to be performed by the creator may be displayed on the display device 30a, and the input may be performed while instructing the specific input procedure. Among the information stored in the HDD 32 (corresponding to the first storage means 3 in FIG. 1), those requiring conversion and processing such as data compression are sent to the conversion processing device 26 via the I / Fs 45 and 39, and And convert it to a format (for example, YUV conversion for image information, ADPCM conversion (8 bits, 4 bits) for audio information, etc.) via I / F39, 45 and convert it to HDD32 (Fig. 1 (corresponding to the first storage means 3). In this conversion and processing, the input information may be directly converted and processed, or may be stored once in the HDD 32 (corresponding to the first storage means 3 in FIG. 1) and then converted and processed. In the process of conversion and processing, create or add a data file indicating the attributes of each information (file name, data type, data length, data conversion, processing method, other information to be synchronized, etc.) and control The file is stored in the HDD 32 (corresponding to the first storage unit 3 in FIG. 1). In addition, data files that were previously created and backed up in the form of magnetic tape, etc.
The data is stored in the HDD 32 (corresponding to the first storage means 3 in FIG. 1) via the I / Fs 44 and 43. The CPU 21 controls the operation of the entire series of the devices.

On the other hand, a scenario created in advance (for example, the type of animal to be recorded in the picture book and its contents, a search method, a search keyword,
Based on the creator's intention such as a reproduction procedure, the specific reproduction order and data arrangement are determined and the program is created. These orders and arrangements can be made by the creator inputting necessary instructions from the keyboard 30b while looking at the display contents of the display device 30a of the operation device 30, or by inputting the instruction contents previously created by another device into the MT device. 33 By inputting from other input devices, the arrangement and combination of the data file on the recording medium are determined based on the contents of the control file and the input instructions, and the contents are also filed by the editing device 25. , I / F38, 4
After that, the data is stored in the HDD 32 (corresponding to the second storage means 5 in FIG. 1). In response to the work, the editing device 25
Each data file containing images, voices, characters, and other information is grouped in units of data according to the attributes and types of the file, the arrangement on the recording medium, the combination with other data files to be synchronized, and the like ( Editing and processing such as overlapping (interleaving) with other data files, etc. are performed.
Is converted into a fixed format (FORMAT) determined by the recording medium, and is transmitted via the I / Fs 37 and 43 to the HDD 31 (the second storage unit 5 in FIG. 1).
) Is stored. For example, in an animal pictorial book, when the name of an animal is designated by editing and processing, a picture of the animal appears on the screen, and the sound of the animal according to the voice of the commentary narration is output as a voice. Is edited and FORMAT converted to HDD32 (1st
(Corresponding to the second storage means 5 in the figure).

The image output device 27, the audio output device 28, and the HDD 32 (first device) are used to examine and confirm whether or not the edited and processed data file can be correctly reproduced according to the predetermined reproduction procedure and whether or not the content can be correctly reproduced. A simulated reproducing apparatus is a reproducing means constituted by the first storing means 3 and the second storing means 5 in the figure, the information extracting device 27 (corresponding to the information extracting means in FIG. 1), the operating device 30 and the like. Used.

Next, the operation of the simulated reproducing apparatus will be described. A program file which is input from the outside or created by the editing device 25 and defines the procedure for reproducing the data file is stored in the HDD 32 (corresponding to the first storage means 3 or the second storage means 5 in FIG. 1) from the I / O.
The data is stored in the RAM 35 via F45, and the instruction and control of the simulated reproduction are performed by the CPU 21. The individual data files are stored in the HDD 32 (corresponding to the first storage means 3 or the second storage means 5 in FIG. 1) according to the procedure predetermined in the program file.
Image output device 28, audio output device 29 via I / F 45, 41, 42
And demodulates the contents of the data file, and reproduces and outputs the original information such as images, characters, and sounds in a simulated manner. As a result, the data file stored in the HDD 32 (corresponding to the first storage means 3 or the second storage means 5 in FIG. 1) using these devices can be used as if the data file is in the final form of the recording medium. Simulated playback can be performed assuming that the data recorded in the memory is being played back, and the actual and real-time playback of audio signals, the combination of images and voices, and the quality of playback timing are compared with eyes and ears. The target can be easily confirmed. For example, in the case of an animal picture book, if you search for individual animals, you can definitely search for the specified animal, and repeatedly examine whether the photos, commentary, cry, etc. can be correctly reproduced in the specified order and timing. , And can edit the file efficiently.

Here, the simulated reproduction using the image output device 28, the audio output device 29, and the like will be described in detail. As an example, it is assumed that the reproduction of the image and sound of the animal picture book shown in FIG. 4 is simulated. In the example of FIG. 4, when an animal which is an animal picture book is selected, the ecology of the animal is displayed on the screen, and the squealing sound can be heard as voice. In the simulated playback, the screen display (menu screen, animal ecological image, etc.) and the reproduced voice (narration, animal singing, etc.) are reproduced under almost the same conditions as those actually reproduced with the storage medium, and the author's intention Try to see if they match. This simulated reproduction procedure is created by the user based on the reproduction procedure of the storage medium. An actual example of a flowchart of the procedure (program) is shown in FIG.

When performing simulated playback, the CPU 21
From the system bus 22, an activation trigger is applied to the HD 322 (corresponding to the first storage means 3 or the second storage means 5 in FIG. 1). With this trigger, the corresponding image data (screen 1) is read from the HDD 32 and sent to the image output device 28 via the I / Fs 45 and 41. The image output device 28 reproduces an image (screen 1) in response to a trigger from the CPU 21. Then CPU21
The audio data (audio 1) is read from the HD 322 (corresponding to the first storage means 3 or the second storage means 5 in FIG. 1) by the trigger from, and is output to the audio output device 29 via the I / Fs 45 and 42. Sent to In the audio output device 29, after a specified time (T1) has passed since the trigger of the screen 1, the CP for reproducing the audio data is output.
Upon receiving a trigger from U21 via the system bus 22, the audio data (audio 1) is reproduced. Thereafter, the transfer and reproduction of image and audio data are performed by a trigger signal from the CPU in a similar procedure. Here, the desired animal is selected by menu selection (instruction), the corresponding animal ecology screen is displayed,
Play that call.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the corresponding screen or sound is selected according to the program, and each data file is stored from HD322 (corresponding to the first storage means 3 or the second storage means 5 in FIG. 1). Read and play. Screen display time Tv (Tv1, Tv2, Tv3, Tv4,... Tvn,...), Audio playback time Ta (Ta1, Ta2, Ta3, Ta4,... Tan,. Time difference T (T1, T2, T3, T4, ... Tn, ...)
Is executed based on a reproduction procedure created in advance, and its suitability is confirmed. And if the timing of the image and the voice do not match (if the animal screen and the voice are out of sync or the menu screen is out of narration), change the value of Tv, Ta, T or simulate playback The timing and the like can be freely reset while modifying the procedure. At the same time, the reset values are also reset by the conversion processing device 26 to the optimum values that were initially specified in the reproduction procedure.

However, when image and audio data are simultaneously processed, the processing speed cannot be sufficient depending on the capabilities of the HDD 32 (corresponding to the first storage means 3 or the second storage means 5 in FIG. 1), the system bus 22, and the CPU 21. In addition, it may be impossible to play back images and sounds in real time, and it may not be possible to check the combination of images and sounds and the quality of playback timing in real time. In such a case, an arbitrary portion of the audio or image data (for example, a cue portion of the audio data) is extracted, and simulated reproduction is performed using the extracted short-time data to confirm the reproduction timing of the image and the audio. If it is performed, it is possible to check the combination of images and sounds and the quality of reproduction timing even in a short time. The information extraction device 27 is used for that purpose.

This operation example will be described with reference to FIG. HD in advance
An audio data file (for example, audio 1) in D32 (corresponding to the first storage means 3 or the second storage means 5 in FIG. 1)
Is transferred to the information extraction device 27, and a part of the
1 ') is stored in the RAM 35 (corresponding to the third storage means). CP
The image data (image 1) is transferred from the HDD 32 to the image playback device 28 by a trigger from U21, and the image (screen 1) is played back by the image output device 28 by a trigger from the CPU 21. Then CPU2
RAM 35 (corresponding to third storage means) by trigger from 1
, A part of the audio data (audio 1) is sent to the audio output device 29. In the audio output device 29, after a specified time (T1) elapses from the trigger of the screen 1, the CPU 2 for reproducing the audio data
Upon receiving a trigger from 1 through the system bus 22, a part of the audio data (audio 1) is reproduced. This way HDD32
Only the image data is transferred from the first storage means 3 or the second storage means 5 in FIG.
Even if all data cannot be reproduced in real time due to the processing speed of the HDD 32 (corresponding to the first storage means 3 or the second storage means 5 in FIG. 1) or the CPU 21, the quality of the reproduction timing can be confirmed. Can be. Further, the reproduction of the extracted data can be repeated several times, and the reproduction timing and the like can be surely confirmed even in a short time. Also, by extracting not only the head part of the data but also an arbitrary part, it is possible to check the reproduction timing of the image and sound at an arbitrary time (such as whether there is a gap between the animal screen and the cry, or whether there is a gap between the menu screen and the narration). Can also. Furthermore, it is not necessary to reproduce all the audio files having a long reproduction time, and the time required for the simulated reproduction can be reduced.

The content of the reproduction procedure created by the editing device is modified by the conversion processing device 26 each time based on the result of the simulated reproduction, and the content is modified via the I / Fs 39 and 45 to the HDD 32 (in the second storage means 5 in FIG. 1). Equivalent). Using the display device 30a, the contents of the series of simulated reproductions can be confirmed in the form of a data file sequence or the like.

The operation was confirmed by the simulated reproduction described above, and the necessary corrections were made by the conversion processing device 26 for the program files and data files, such as the reproduction procedure, for which editing was almost completed, and the final order and arrangement on the recording medium were determined. Is checked, converted to the specified format for output to the outside,
It is stored in the HDD 32 (corresponding to the second storage means 5 in FIG. 1). These edited information files are stored in I / F45, 47
The master tape is sent to the pre-mastering device 34 through the process, and a master tape for creating a recording medium is created. The individual data files created during the editing process are sent to the M /
The backup tape is sent to the T device 33 and created. These are useful for preventing data from being destroyed due to an unexpected accident during editing work, and the created file can be used for another purpose as it is, eliminating the need for new editing etc. be able to.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 28 denotes an image output device consisting of an image reproducing device 28a for outputting image information and extracting a part of the image information and an HDD 28b, and 29 an audio reproducing device for outputting audio information and outputting a part of the audio information. An audio output device 29 (29, 29 corresponds to the reproducing means in FIG. 1) comprising an HDD 29a and an HDD 29b, and is otherwise the same as the first embodiment. Further, the information extracting device 27 (the information extracting means 8 in FIG. 1) according to the first embodiment.
The function of the image playback device 28a and the sound playback device 2
9a included.

The operation of the second embodiment will be described below. Here, only operations different from those in the first embodiment will be described.
When performing the simulated reproduction, the HDDs 28b and 29b (corresponding to the third storage means) constituting the image and sound output devices 28 and 29 are stored in the HDD 32 (the first storage means 3 or the second storage means in FIG. 1) in advance. 5) and transfers the data from the HDDs 28b and 29b to the image reproducing device 28a,
The CPU 21 and the HDD 32 (the first storage unit 3 or the second storage unit in FIG. 1) are set by setting the speed at which the data is transferred to the audio playback device 29b and the playback process is performed under the same conditions as those for playing back the actual storage medium. Simulated reproduction can be performed in the final form without being restricted by the processing speed of (means 5). The processing conditions can be set arbitrarily according to the characteristics of the storage medium and the data file. The function of extracting a part of an image or audio file is provided by an image / audio reproduction device.
a, 29a, an arbitrary part of the data can be obtained in the same manner as in the first embodiment without using the dedicated information extracting device 27 (corresponding to the information extracting means 8 in FIG. 1) described in FIG. The extracted and stored in the HDDs 28b and 29b (corresponding to the third storage means) and the repetitive reproduction are performed, so that the reproduction timing of the image and the sound at an arbitrary time (the deviation between the animal screen and the cry, the deviation between the menu screen and the narration) Can be confirmed, and the time required for the simulated reproduction can be saved without reproducing all the audio files having a long reproduction time. In the process of the simulated reproduction, since only the trigger number consisting of the corresponding file number and some other parameters is sent from the CPU 21 to each output device, the system bus 22 or the CPU 2
The ability of 1 does not limit real-time playback.

In the present embodiment, the conversion processing device 26 is used as conversion processing means for data compression of input information, conversion of file data, and a reproduction procedure or information correction based on the result of simulated reproduction. May be performed by each of the image input device 23, the voice input device 24, and the editing device 25. In this case, the dedicated conversion processing device 26 becomes unnecessary. Although dedicated editing devices 25 and conversion processing devices 26 are used as means for converting, processing, and editing information, processing may be performed using a dedicated signal processor (DSP). If fast enough, you can use software
It may be processed in U21. Further, in this embodiment, a digitized data file is used. However, a storage device capable of storing analog information may be used together, and data in the form of an analog signal may be mixed.

Advantageous Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above description, the present invention converts the image, sound, text, and other information input by the above-described configuration.
Conversion processing such as data compression according to the attribute, and data indicating the attribute of the information are created and added, stored as a control file, and the editing and processing of the data file and the specific reproduction order and data An information editing apparatus that creates a large-capacity electronic information file by creating a procedure for reproduction, such as arrangement, can be easily realized.

In particular, in the course of editing and processing, the data file stored in the storage means and a part of the real-time information file stored by the information extraction means are extracted by the simulation reproducing means,
Using these, it is possible to easily confirm the real-time reproduction of audio signals, the combination of images and sounds, the quality of reproduction timing, etc., and also to modify the reproduction procedures such as search programs created by inputting or editing means from input means. Since the conversion can be automatically performed using the conversion processing means, it is possible to easily and efficiently edit and create an electronic information file having a wide range of new application fields in which a large amount of information is organically combined.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a conceptual basic configuration of an information editing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 2 and 3 are block diagrams of an information editing apparatus showing the same specific configuration.
The figure is a diagram showing an actual example of performing simulated playback with this editing device,
FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a procedure of a simulated reproduction, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a conventional information editing apparatus. 1 ... input means, 2 ... first conversion processing means, 3 ... first storage means, 4 ... editing means, 5 ... second storage means, 6 ... reproduction means, 7 ... 2 conversion processing means, 8 ...
... information extracting means, 9 ... output means, 10 ... combining means, 11
... Control means.

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(57) [Claims] 1. An input means for externally inputting at least two types of information of images, sounds, and characters, and a data conversion process of signal compression or data format conversion of the input information into a predetermined format according to its attributes. The first to do
Conversion processing means, first storage means for storing the input or converted information, and information obtained by editing, processing and editing the information stored in the first storage means into a predetermined file format. A reproducing means or an editing means for creating a simulated reproducing procedure in the editing stage; and a second means for storing the information edited and processed by the editing means and the reproduced reproducing procedure or the simulated reproducing procedure in the editing stage. The first or second information storage means and the information editing means or reproduction means;
Information extracting means for extracting a part of the information stored in the storage means and storing the extracted information in the third storage means dedicated to the extracted information; and the first, second or third information based on the reproduction procedure. Reproducing means for performing simulated reproduction of the information or reproduction procedure stored in the storage means and confirming the edited information, the content of the reproduction procedure, and operation; information stored in the first or second storage means; Second conversion processing means for converting the reproduction procedure created by the means into a form for output to the outside, output means for outputting the information or reproduction procedure of the final form converted by the second conversion means to the outside, An information editing apparatus comprising: control means for controlling the operation of each of the means; and coupling means for coupling the respective means to the control means. 2. A reproducing apparatus comprising: a reproducing apparatus for reproducing at least two types of information of images, sounds, and characters; and a plurality of storage devices for storing information reproduced by these reproducing apparatuses. The information editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein