JPS63313384A - Information editing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To form a sequence for editing, processing and reproducing data or a procedure for arranging the data and to facilitate an information processing by compressing the data according to the attribute of an inputted picture, sound, character and other information, forming and adding the data in which the attribute of the information is indicated and recording as a control file. CONSTITUTION:The picture, the sound, the character and other information are externally inputted from the input means of an information editing device and the data is compressed and transformed according to the attribute of the input information in a first transforming processing means 2. This data is stored in a first storing means 3, the stored information is edited and processed to a prescribed file form in an editing means 4 to form an editing procedure. This edited and processed information is stored in a second storing means 5. Based on the information stored in the means 4, 5, the information is simulated and reproduced by a reproducing means 6, the operation of the contents of the procedure for reproducing the edited information is recognized and the processing contents of the means 6 are processed by a second transforming processing means 7.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Field of Use The present invention relates to an information editing device that inputs images, sounds, characters, and other human information, edits and processes the information, and outputs the contents in a specified format. It is.

Conventional technology In recent years, we have become known as an information society, and a huge amount of information exists around us in various forms, especially in the form of images, sounds,
Information such as text is provided to people in the form of broadcasts, newspapers, publications, etc. Among these, how a person can search for the specific information he or she needs from among a large amount of information is a major problem, including the means to achieve this.

On the other hand, with the remarkable development of computers and their peripheral devices, it has become possible to edit, process, store, and use large amounts of information at high speed.

Computing and processing devices and storage devices that store information are becoming smaller, cheaper, and more sophisticated, and the cost of processing has also decreased significantly. In particular, with regard to text information, online information retrieval services are being considered that allow users to construct databases based on large amounts of data processed at high speed by large computers and search via communication lines. Furthermore, there are services in which these data are provided to users using media such as floppy disks.

In addition, many newspaper companies have already put into practical use newspaper editing systems that use large computers to handle everything from inputting collected news manuscripts, editing articles, layout of one page, and creating original printing plates. In some cases, services have been launched that provide the full text of newspaper articles online in accordance with search instructions from users earlier than the newspaper is published.

On the other hand, regarding image and audio information, these information are basically analog information, and when converted into digital information, the amount of information is much larger than that of text information, so processing it requires an extremely large amount of data. Requires capacity storage. For example, image information is 360 x 24 per screen.
Even if 0 pixels and 64 colors are displayed, it will require 64 kilobytes, and increasing the color resolution will require several hundred kilobytes. Furthermore, for audio information, assuming a quantization bit number of 8 bits and a sampling frequency of 20 kilohertz, an amount of information of 100 kilobytes is required for audio output for 5 seconds. Furthermore, not only does audio information contain a large amount of information, but in order to reproduce it, it must be output in real time, which requires operations such as time axis correction, and requires a large amount of calculation and storage equipment. The problem was that it was necessary.

In recent years, in addition to advances in compression technology for various images and audio signals, advances in semiconductor technology have increased the capacity of semiconductor memory and the practical use of optical disks has made storage devices extremely cheap. BACKGROUND ART Electronic information files that record large amounts of information and search electronically using large-capacity storage devices have been put into practical use. These files are planned to be used as electronic data files such as telephone number directories and patent publications. In addition, encyclopedias and illustrated encyclopedias that have traditionally existed as large-capacity information sources, such as animal encyclopedias and botanical encyclopedias,
It has become possible to realize an electronic encyclopedia device that is composed of a combination of text information and image information, stores the contents in a storage device, searches for them electronically, and outputs them in a format tailored to the user's purpose. Also, several devices for creating this information have been proposed.

A conventional information editing apparatus will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 shows an information registration table for information editing to create character and image data files.

In FIG. 5, 61 is a microcomputer that controls the entire device, and 62 is a system bus that connects the microcomputer 61 and each interface circuit (hereinafter referred to as I/F) 63 to 69. 70 is an image memory connected to the system bus 62, and 71.72 is a T connected to the I/F 63.
A first imaging device such as a V camera and a shutter switch, 73 a second imaging device such as a scanner connected to the I/F 64, 74 a printer connected to the I/F 65, and 75 connected to the I/F 66. An external storage device such as a floppy disk is connected, 76 is a hard disk device (hereinafter referred to as HDD) connected to the I/F 67, and 77 is an I/F 67.
A terminal device including a display device 78 and a keyboard 79 is connected to the F68, and 80 is a communication line connected to the I/F69. First imaging'! The A position 71 is equipped with a two-dimensional image sensor such as an image pickup tube or a CCD, and performs electrical scanning to photograph two-dimensional image data such as a photograph of a human face. The shutter switch 72 instructs the timing to capture image data. The second imaging device 73 reads character data such as various records written on the sheet with a high-resolution scanner using a one-dimensional image sensor.

The operation of the information registration device having the above configuration will be described below. Consider creating a personnel record file using this device. When creating a new file, a photograph of a person's face is taken by the first imaging device! At 71, character data such as personnel records is input using 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 up on the display device 78 and the data is synthesized while giving necessary instructions from the keyboard 79. In response to the above instructions, character data in the image memory 70 is added, deleted, corrected, etc. and displayed on the display device 78. 1
When one file is completed, a predetermined code is added to the file and stored in the HDD 7G as a series of data. When calling a registered file, when a predetermined key operation is performed, the data on the HDD 76 is searched, the corresponding series of data is read out and transferred to the image memory 70, and the contents of the image memory 7o are displayed on the display device 78. However, when there is a print instruction, the data on the image memory 70 is output to the printer 74 to make a hard copy. Also, the data is I/
It is connected to the communication line 80 via the F69, and data can be exchanged online.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, the capacity of the above-mentioned electronic information files is extremely large, and the total amount of data can reach hundreds of megabytes, especially for encyclopedias and illustrated books with a large number of characters. The information editing equipment used for this purpose has also become large-scale, and is capable of inputting images and audio information to create files, conversion processing such as data compression, creation of playback procedures such as search programs, editing and processing of all information data. It is necessary to do this so that it can be stored on a storage medium such as an optical disk.
In order to perform these processes, large amounts of information must be edited at high speed.
A device capable of processing is required. Also, check whether the contents and playback procedures of the files created with the above editing device match the scenario intended by the creator, and whether the contents of each data have been correctly converted to the specified format and restored to the original information correctly. I need to see if I can do it. In particular, during these editing and processing processes, a program that defines the reproduction procedure must be created correctly, and various information must be reproduced accurately according to the program. Among these, audio information in particular needs to be edited so that it can be output in real time in order to actually hear the original sound. Furthermore, when playing audio information in combination with other information such as images and text, it is necessary to match the playback timing of the audio and images, and when converting this information into a file, it is necessary to combine the various information mentioned above, Editing such as multiplexing and creating files must be done while adjusting the playback timing. however,
It is not possible to check all of these operations at the editing stage, and this is possible only when the storage medium is in its final state. If there is a problem with the media you created, you will have to go back to the editing stage and start over.

The present invention solves the above problems, converts, edits, and processes a large amount of information such as images, audio, and characters, and performs all operation checks including timing of audio and video playback. The purpose is to provide an information editing device that can create files.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the information editing device of the present invention includes an input means for inputting images, five audio characters, and other information from the outside, and an input means for inputting the input information into its attributes. a first conversion processing means that performs data compression and other conversion processing into a predetermined format according to the data; a first storage means that stores the input or converted information; an editing means for editing and processing information into a predetermined file format and creating procedures for reproduction and simulated reproduction; a second storage means for storing information edited and processed by the editing means; and a second storage means for storing the information edited and processed by the aforementioned editing means; a reproduction means for performing a simulated reproduction of the information stored in the first or second storage means based on the above-mentioned information to check the edited information and the content and operation of the reproduction procedure; 11. A second conversion processing means for converting into a form to be outputted to the outside based on the raw result, an output means for outputting the information stored in the first or second storage means to the outside, and each of the abovementioned means. a coupling means for coupling;
and control means for controlling the operations of each of the above-mentioned means.

Effect The present invention has the above-described configuration, and the input image, audio,
Characters and other information are converted according to their attributes, and a data file is created with the data format, attributes, data length, etc. added, and is stored in the first storage means. The information stored in the first storage means is stored in its attributes (sound, image,
(characters, etc.), the first conversion processing means performs data compression and other conversion processing into a predetermined format, stores it in the second storage means, and edits and processes the data into a predetermined file format using the editing means. Individual information edited using the information and data stored in the first or second storage means by creating a playback procedure when used as the final storage medium, and using a playback means during the editing and processing process. It is confirmed whether the contents of the information are correctly converted and whether each piece of information is correctly reproduced according to the reproduction means created by the editing means. This confirmation uses the playback means to check whether the contents of the program that describes the playback procedure created by the editing device are correctly written.
Alternatively, this can be achieved by performing a simulated reproduction of the information or data stored in the second storage means in almost the same manner as in the final medium. The steps necessary for the simulated playback are created by the editing means, and the playback procedures created by the editing means are converted into the final output format by the second conversion processing means based on the results of the simulated playback, and other A final confirmation is performed together with the information, and the information is output to the outside by an output means.

The control means controls the operation of each of the above means by setting these operations in advance and inputting them, or by inputting individual operations as commands from the outside.

Embodiment Hereinafter, an information editing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be explained based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the conceptual basic configuration of an information editing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention specifically showing the basic configuration of FIG. 1. be.

In Fig. 1, 1 is an input means for inputting reproduction procedures and other information such as images, sounds, characters, search programs, etc. from the outside, and 2 is a format in which the information input by the input means 1 is predetermined according to its attributes. A first conversion processing means 3 performs data compression and other conversion processing on the data, and 3 is a first conversion processing means 3 that stores data representing the information inputted by the input means 1 or converted by the first conversion processing means 2 and the added attributes thereof. storage means, 4
performs the editing and processing necessary for media creation and reproduction, such as converting the information stored in the first storage means 3 into a file, and performs the actual reproduction procedure such as a search program or the procedure of simulated reproduction in the editing process. create.

5 is a second storage means for storing the information edited and processed by the editing means 4; 6 is a storage means for storing the edited and processed information stored in the first or second storage means 3 and 5; Reproducing means for performing simulated reproduction based on the reproduction procedure; 7 is a second conversion processing means for converting the reproduction procedure created by the reproduction means 4 into a final output format based on the result of the simulated reproduction; 8 is a second conversion processing means; Output means for outputting information files and playback procedures stored in the first or second storage means 3 and 5 to the outside; 9 represents each of the above means 1 to 8;
This is a coupling means for coupling the control means 10 for controlling the operation of the control means 10 .

In FIG. 2, 21 is a CP that controls the operation of the entire device.
U, 22 is a system bus that connects each component of the device;
23 is an image input device for editing or inputting various image information, 24 is an audio input device for inputting audio information, and 25 is for editing or processing the input or stored information or creating a program for instructing playback procedures. 26 is a conversion processing device that performs signal compression and other conversion and processing on the input information, and converts the playback procedure into the final form; 27 is an image An image output device consisting of an image playback device 27a that outputs information and an HDD 27b, and 28 an audio playback device 2 that outputs audio information.
8a and an HDD 28b, an audio output device 29, an operating device 29 consisting of a display bag fi 29a and a keyboard 29b, through which the user performs actual operations such as inputting commands and character information;
30 is a printer that outputs various types of information in the form of printed matter, 31 is an HDD as a storage device that stores a large amount of input, converted or edited information, and 32 is an input/output device for large amounts of data-based information. 33 is a magnetic tape device (hereinafter referred to as MT table device) that backs up data stored in the storage device; A mastering device 34 is a main memory (hereinafter referred to as RAM) of the device, and 35 to 45 are I/Fs that connect the system bus 22 and each device.

The operation of the information editing apparatus configured as described above will be explained using FIG. 2. Now, assume that the information editing apparatus shown in FIG. 2 is used to create, for example, an illustrated encyclopedia of animals, which is composed of images, sounds, characters, and the like. Image information of natural images, such as photographs showing the appearance and ecology of animals, is converted into an image signal by an imaging device such as a TV camera, and then input to the image input table [
23, is digitized, undergoes image processing and editing at the material level, and is sent to the HDD via I/F 35.43.
31. Graphs, animations, etc. are created in advance with an external device and inputted from the image input device 23, or are inputted from the image input device f! 23 and similarly stored in the HDD 31. Audio information such as animal sounds and explanatory narration.

An audio input device that converts a pre-recorded medium into an audio signal using a playback device such as a tape recorder! 1
24, the analog signal is digitized and
/F36.43 and is stored in the HDD 31. Text information such as explanatory text can be entered from the keyboard 29b of the operating device 29, or can be created in advance and sent to the MT device 3.
It is input all at once from 2, and from I/F 41 or 44.
It is stored in the HDD 31 via /F43. These operations may be performed individually by instructions from the keyboard 29b, or by storing input procedures in advance in the RAM 34 and automatically performed by instructions from the keyboard 29b under control from the CI) U21. Alternatively, the manual procedure may be stored in the RAM 34 in advance, the operations to be performed by the creator may be displayed on the display device 29a, and the creator may input while instructing the specific input procedure. Among the information stored in the IIDD31, information that requires conversion and processing such as data compression is transferred to the F43.
．． 38 to the conversion processing device 26, where it is converted into a predetermined format and processed (for example, ΔYtJV conversion for image information,
For audio information, ADPCM, total PCMBite, 4 Bit), etc.) is performed, and the data is stored in the HDD 31 as a converted material data file via the I/F 38.43. Even if this conversion and processing directly converts and processes the input information, once the
It is also possible to perform conversion and processing after storing it in the DD31.In the process of conversion and processing, the attributes of each information (file name,
Data type, data length, data conversion, processing method,
Create or append a data file indicating other information to be synchronized (such as other information to be synchronized), and use it as a control file on the HD
Store in D31. Additionally, data files that were previously created and backed up on magnetic tape, etc.
The data is stored in the HDD 31 from the MT device 32 via the I/F 44°43. Note that the CPU 21 controls the operations of the entire series of devices.

On the other hand, based on a scenario created in advance (for example, an author's intention such as the types of animals to be recorded in the encyclopedia, their contents, search methods, search keywords, playback procedures, etc.), the specific playback order and data are The location of the system is determined and created as a program. The order and arrangement of these items can be determined by the creator by inputting necessary instructions from the keyboard 29b while looking at the display contents on the display device 1] 29a of the operating device 29, or by inputting the instruction contents created in advance on another device. By inputting from the MT device 32 and other input devices, the arrangement and combination of the data files on the recording medium are determined based on the contents of the control file and input instructions, and the contents are also input to the editing device 25.
It is converted into a file and sent to the HDD via I/F37.43.
31. In addition, in accordance with this, the editing device 25 edits each data file containing images, sounds, characters, and other information based on the file's attributes, type, arrangement on the recording medium, synchronization, combination with other data files, etc. Editing and processing is performed, such as summarizing each unit of data (blocking), superimposing it with other data files (interleaving), and furthermore, it is formatted in a certain format (FORM A T) determined by the recording medium. ) and I/
For example, in an illustrated animal encyclopedia, when you specify the name of an animal, a picture of the animal appears on the screen and is synchronized with the voice of the narration. A data file configured to output animal sounds as audio is edited, and F
The data is ORMAT-converted and stored in the HDD 31.

The image output device 27 and the audio output bag are used to examine and confirm whether the edited and processed data files have been converted correctly and can be played back accurately according to the prescribed playback procedure. i! 28, a simulated playback device as a playback means constituted by an IIDD 31, a CPU 21, an operating device 29, etc. is used. Next, the operation of the simulation playback device will be explained below. A program file that is input from the outside or created by the editing device 25 and defines the reproduction procedure of the data file is stored in the RAM 34 from the HDD 31 via the I/F 43, and the CPU 21 instructs and controls the simulated reproduction. Individual data files are transferred from HDD 31 to I/F 4 according to the procedure predetermined in the program file.
3, 39, and 40 to the image output device 27 and audio output device 28, and demodulates the contents of the data file and outputs the image,
Simulates and outputs original information such as text and audio.

As a result, using these devices, a simulated reproduction is performed using the data file stored in the 1-IDD 31, assuming that it is reproducing data recorded on a recording medium in its final form. This makes it relatively easy to check with your eyes and ears the real-time reproduction of audio signals, the combination of images and audio, the quality of reproduction timing, etc. For example, in the case of an illustrated animal encyclopedia, if you search for an individual animal, you will be able to find the specified animal without fail, and you will have to repeatedly check whether its photos, explanations, cries, etc. can be played correctly in the specified order and timing. You can review and check the files at any time, and edit files efficiently.

However, when image and audio data are processed simultaneously, HDI) 31 and system bus 22. -CP U21
Depending on the processing speed, it may not be possible to reproduce images and audio in real time, and it may not be possible to combine images and audio or check whether the reproduction timing is correct or not in real time. Conversely, the processing speed of these devices is faster than that of the actual storage medium (e.g. compact disc).
It may also happen that the playback speed is faster than the playback speed of . In these cases, the contents of the data file stored in advance in the HDD 31 are transferred to the HDDs 27b and 28b that constitute the image and audio output device fi27.
, 28b to the image playback device 27a and the audio playback device 28b and playback processing speeds are set to the same conditions as when playing the actual storage medium.
It becomes possible to perform simulated playback in the final form.

Further, these processing conditions can be arbitrarily set according to the storage medium and the characteristics of the data file. The procedures necessary for these simulated reproductions are created by the editing device 25 in the same way as the original reproduction procedures of the storage medium. The playback procedure created by the editing device 25 is modified based on the result of the simulated playback, and is converted by the second conversion processing means in the conversion processing device 26 into the final format to be output to the outside, and then sent to the I/F 1a. , H after 43
It is stored in DD31. The content of these series of simulated reproductions can also be confirmed using the display device 29a.

Here, simulated reproduction using the image output device 27, the audio output device 28, etc. will be explained in detail. As an example, the third
Let's consider reproducing the images and sounds of the illustrated animal encyclopedia shown in the figure in a simulated manner. In the example shown in FIG. 3, when an animal is selected from the animal encyclopedia, the ecology of that animal is displayed on the screen, and its cries can be heard as audio. In the simulated playback, the screen display (menu screen, animal ecology images, etc.) and the played audio (narration, animal sounds, etc.) are played back under almost the same conditions as when actually playing the storage medium, and the content is reproduced as intended by the author. This is to check whether it matches something. Before performing the simulated playback, necessary image and audio data files are transferred from the HDD 31 to the HDD 27b of the image and audio output devices 27 and 28 based on a simulated playback procedure created in advance.

28b. This simulated reproduction procedure is created by the user based on the reproduction procedure of the storage medium. An example of a flowchart of the procedure (program) is shown in FIG. When performing simulated playback, a trigger is applied to start up the image playback device 27a from the CPU 21 via the system bus 22 based on this program. In response to this trigger, the image reproducing device 27a of the image output device 27 reads the corresponding image data (screen 1) from the 11DD 27b and reproduces the image (step 101). Next, after the specified time T has passed (step 102), the CPU 2
1, the audio playback device 28a is triggered to start up via the system bus 22 (step 03). This trigger causes the audio output device 28 to switch the audio playback device 28a to f.
- Corresponding audio data from I DD 28b (audio 1
) and play the audio. Then select menu (
Select the desired animal according to the instructions), display the ecology screen of the corresponding animal, and play its cry. In this case, the fourth
As shown in steps 104 to 117 in the figure, the corresponding screen or audio is selected according to the program, and the time ("I") during which the 1 to 0 screens are displayed for each device to be triggered.
V,, Tv,, Tv,, TV4...), the time during which the audio is played (T azy T aay T a3
p T a*・”...) and the time difference between image and audio (
T ``r,, T3e T4......) is executed based on the playback procedure created in advance and its suitability is confirmed.And if the timing of the image and audio does not match ( If there is a discrepancy between the animal screen and the sound, or the menu screen and the narrator's eyes are out of sync), you can freely set the timing etc. while modifying the simulated playback procedure.And edit at the same time. The playback procedure is also reset to the optimum value by the device 25.

In the process of these simulated playbacks, what is sent from the CPU 21 to each output device is the number of the corresponding file and a trigger consisting of several other parameters (only number d), so depending on the amount of data to be played back, the system bus 22 or C
Real-time playback is not limited by the ability of the PU 21.

The operation is confirmed by the above-mentioned simulated playback, and the final order and arrangement of the program files and data files whose editing is almost completed on the recording medium is determined and confirmed. The information file that has been edited is transferred to I/F 43, 45.
The tape is then sent to a pre-mastering device 33, where a master tape for creating a recording medium is created. In addition, individual data files created during the editing process can be
The data is then sent to the MT device 32 and a backup is created. These are useful in preventing data from being destroyed due to unexpected accidents during editing, and the created files can be used for other purposes as they are, saving you the trouble of editing them. can.

In this embodiment, the conversion processing device 26 is used as a conversion processing means such as data compression of input information and conversion of file data, but this function is performed by each image input device 23, audio input device 24, and editing device. This may be performed using the device ei25. In this case, a dedicated conversion processing device is not required. In addition, dedicated editing devices 25 and conversion processing devices 26 are used as means for converting, processing, and editing information.
If the processing speed of the PU 21 is sufficiently fast, software may be used for this purpose.Also, although a digitized data file is used in this embodiment, it is also possible to mix data in the form of analog signals. good.

In addition, if the processing speed of the CPU 21 and system bus 22 is sufficiently fast, a dedicated HDD can be used as an image and audio output device.
Each piece of playback data may be transferred from the HDD 31 and played back without having to hold it.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, input images, sounds, characters, and other information can be converted according to their attributes, such as data compression, and data indicating the attributes of the information can be created.
Create an electronic information file by adding data, storing it as a control file, editing and processing the data file, and creating playback procedures such as the specific playback order and data arrangement. An information editing device can be easily realized. In particular, during the editing and processing process, it is possible to easily check the sound (real-time playback of No. 8, the combination of image and sound, the quality of playback timing, etc.) using the data file stored in the storage means using the simulated playback means. In addition, it is possible to automatically modify playback procedures such as search programs created by manual means or editing means, so it is possible to automatically modify the playback procedure of search programs created by manual means or editing means. You can easily and efficiently edit and create information files.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the conceptual basic configuration of an information editing device in an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a specific configuration of the information editing device, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the information editing device. An operation explanatory diagram showing an example of performing simulated playback with the device,
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of simulated playback,
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a conventional information editing device. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Input means, 2... First conversion processing means, 3.
...First storage means, 4.Editing means, 5.Second
storage means, 6. playback means, 7. second conversion processing means, 8. output means, 9. coupling means, 10.
...control means. Agent Yoshihiro Morimoto Figure 1 Figure 2 e

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An input means for inputting images, sounds, characters, and other information from the outside, and a first input means for performing data compression and other conversion processing on the input information into a predetermined format according to its attributes. a conversion processing means, a first storage means for storing the input or converted information, and editing and processing of the information stored in the first storage means into a predetermined file format; an editing means for creating an information reproduction procedure or a simulated reproduction procedure at an editing stage; a second storage means for storing information edited and processed by the editing means; A reproduction means for performing a simulated reproduction of the information stored in the second storage means to confirm the edited information and the content and operation of the reproduction procedure, and converting the reproduction procedure created by the editing means into a form for outputting to the outside. a second conversion processing means; an output means for outputting the information stored in the first or second storage means; a coupling means for coupling the respective means; and a control for controlling the operation of the respective means. An information editing device comprising means. 2. Claim 1, characterized in that the editing means is provided with a function of automatically correcting the playback procedure based on the result of the simulated playback, and the result is outputted to the outside by the second conversion processing means. Section information editing device. 3. The reproduction means includes a reproduction device that reproduces a plurality of pieces of information such as images and sounds, and a plurality of storage devices that store information to be reproduced by these reproduction devices, and the reproduction means stores information in the plurality of storage devices under the control of the control means. 2. The information editing device according to claim 1, wherein the information editing device performs simulated playback using the information that is displayed.