CN106888327B

CN106888327B - Voice playing method and device

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Publication number: CN106888327B
Application number: CN201710112659.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 刘玉琴
Original assignee: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co Ltd
Current assignee: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co Ltd
Priority date: 2017-02-28
Filing date: 2017-02-28
Publication date: 2020-11-20
Anticipated expiration: 2037-02-28
Also published as: CN106888327A

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a voice playing method and device, which are applied to an electronic device, wherein the electronic device comprises a receiver, and the method comprises: receiving a target message, wherein the target message comprises voice information; detecting an operation instruction of a user; and when the operation instruction meets a preset condition, outputting the voice information in the target message through the receiver of the electronic equipment. Through the technical scheme of this disclosure, can avoid important speech information to pass through speaker output and cause the privacy to reveal, and to the electronic equipment who does not dispose distance sensor, also can realize the switching of playback mode.

Description

Voice playing method and device

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to the field of communications technologies, and in particular, to a voice playing method and apparatus.

Background

With the rapid development of information technology, instant messaging software is becoming an indispensable communication tool in people's life, and the functions of the instant messaging software are becoming more and more powerful. In addition to traditional text messages, people can also send voice messages to each other for voice chat.

However, when the user clicks the message to play the received voice message, since the user cannot predict whether the piece of voice message relates to privacy, if the voice message is output from the speaker, the privacy of the user may be revealed.

In the related art, a distance Sensor (Proximity Sensor) may be configured for an electronic device (such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, and the like), when a speaker outputs voice information, if a user finds that the message relates to privacy in a process of listening to the voice information, the electronic device may be close to a cheek of the user, and when the distance Sensor recognizes that a distance between the mobile phone and the cheek of the user is smaller than a preset distance threshold, the earphone mode may be automatically switched to the speaker mode for playing. However, for an electronic device not equipped with a distance sensor, switching of the playback mode cannot be realized by bringing the electronic device close to the cheek.

Disclosure of Invention

In order to overcome the problems in the related art, the present disclosure provides a voice playing method and device.

According to a first aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a voice playing method applied to an electronic device, where the electronic device includes an earpiece, the method includes:

receiving a target message, wherein the target message comprises voice information;

detecting an operation instruction of a user;

when the operation instruction meets a preset condition, outputting the voice information in the target message through the receiver of the electronic equipment;

when voice information is output through the earphone, if a play switching instruction is detected, the voice information is switched to be output through a preset output channel; if the voice information is switched to be output through the preset output channel, the switching time point is used as a voice playing starting point of the preset output channel;

the method further comprises the following steps:

when the operation instruction meets a preset condition, acquiring the volume of the environmental noise;

when the volume of the environmental noise is smaller than a preset volume threshold value, outputting the voice information through the earphone;

and when the volume of the environmental noise is greater than or equal to the preset volume threshold value, outputting the voice information through a preset output channel.

Optionally, the play switching instruction is generated by a user operating a target area or a preset physical key of the electronic device, where the target area includes one or more of the following areas: the electronic equipment comprises a first preset area on the side face of the electronic equipment, a second preset area on the back of the electronic equipment and a third preset area on a screen of the electronic equipment.

Optionally, the method further comprises:

detecting a holding mode of the electronic equipment by a user;

and setting the target area or the preset physical key according to the holding mode.

Optionally, the method further comprises:

and when the operation instruction meets a preset condition, displaying prompt information on a display interface of the electronic equipment, wherein the prompt information is used for prompting a user that the voice information is output through a receiver of the electronic equipment and prompting the user that the voice information can be played and switched by operating the target area or the preset physical key.

Optionally, the method further comprises:

when the operation instruction meets a preset condition, recognizing the voice information;

when the voice information contains preset keywords, outputting the voice information through the receiver;

and when the voice information does not contain the preset keyword, outputting the voice information through a preset output channel.

Optionally, the method further comprises:

when the operation instruction meets a preset condition, detecting whether the electronic equipment is connected to an earphone or not;

and when the electronic equipment is not connected with an earphone, outputting the voice information through the earphone of the electronic equipment.

According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a voice playing apparatus applied to an electronic device, where the electronic device includes an earpiece, the apparatus includes:

a receiving module configured to receive a target message, wherein the target message comprises voice information;

the first detection module is configured to detect an operation instruction of a user;

the first output module is configured to output the voice information in the target message through the earphone of the electronic device when the operation instruction meets a preset condition.

The switching module is configured to switch the voice information to be output through a preset output channel if a playing switching instruction is detected when the voice information is output through the earphone; if the voice information is switched to be output through the preset output channel, the switching time point is used as a voice playing starting point of the preset output channel;

the device further comprises:

the acquisition module is configured to acquire the volume of the environmental noise when the operation instruction meets a preset condition;

a fourth output module configured to output the voice information through the earphone when the volume of the ambient noise is less than a preset volume threshold;

and the fifth output module is configured to output the voice information through a preset output channel when the volume of the environment noise is greater than or equal to the preset volume threshold.

Optionally, the apparatus further comprises:

the second detection module is configured to detect a holding mode of the electronic equipment by a user;

and the setting module is configured to set the target area or the preset physical key according to the holding mode.

Optionally, the apparatus further comprises:

and the display module is configured to display prompt information on a display interface of the electronic equipment when the operation instruction meets a preset condition, wherein the prompt information is used for prompting a user that the voice information is output through a receiver of the electronic equipment and prompting the user that the voice information can be played and switched by operating the target area or the preset physical key.

Optionally, the apparatus further comprises:

the recognition module is configured to recognize the voice information when the operation instruction meets a preset condition;

the second output module is configured to output the voice information through the earphone when the voice information contains preset keywords;

and the third output module is configured to output the voice information through a preset output channel when the voice information does not contain the preset keyword.

Optionally, the apparatus further comprises:

the third detection module is configured to detect whether the electronic equipment is connected to an earphone or not when the operation instruction meets a preset condition;

a sixth output module configured to output the voice information through the earpiece of the electronic device when the electronic device is not connected to an earphone.

According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a voice playing apparatus, including:

a processor;

a memory for storing processor-executable instructions;

wherein the processor is configured to:

detecting an operation instruction of a user;

when the operation instruction meets a preset condition, outputting the voice information in the target message through a receiver of the electronic equipment;

the processor is further configured to: when the operation instruction meets a preset condition, acquiring the volume of the environmental noise;

According to a fourth aspect of embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions therein, which when executed by a processor of an electronic device, enable the electronic device to perform a voice playback method, the method comprising: receiving a target message, wherein the target message comprises voice information; detecting an operation instruction of a user; when the operation instruction meets a preset condition, outputting the voice information in the target message through the receiver of the electronic equipment; when voice information is output through the earphone, if a play switching instruction is detected, the voice information is switched to be output through a preset output channel; and if the voice information is switched to be output through the preset output channel, taking the switching time point as a voice playing starting point of the preset output channel.

The technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the disclosure at least has the following beneficial effects: through outputting the received message containing the voice information through a receiver of the electronic equipment, the privacy leakage caused by the fact that important voice information is output through a loudspeaker can be avoided, and the switching of the play mode can be achieved for the electronic equipment which is not provided with the distance sensor.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of an electronic device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of voice playback in accordance with an exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a flow chart illustrating a method of voice playback according to another exemplary embodiment;

fig. 4A to 4C are schematic diagrams illustrating scenes when implementing a voice playing method provided by the present disclosure;

fig. 5A to 5B are schematic views illustrating scenes when implementing a voice playing method provided by the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a flow chart illustrating a method of voice playback according to another exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a scene when implementing the voice playing method provided by the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a flow chart illustrating a method of voice playback in accordance with another exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 9 is a flow chart illustrating a method of voice playback according to another exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 10 is a flow chart illustrating a method of voice playback according to another exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a voice playback device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment;

fig. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a voice playback apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment;

fig. 13 is a block diagram of an apparatus for a voice playback method according to an example embodiment.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, like numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The implementations described in the exemplary embodiments below are not intended to represent all implementations consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, the electronic device 100 may be a cell phone, a tablet, a messaging device, a smart wearable device, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), and the like.

Referring to fig. 1, the electronic device 100 includes a processor 102, a memory 104, a communication module 106, a sensor assembly 108, an earpiece 110, and the like. In addition, the electronic device 100 further includes a screen or the like, which is not shown in the figure.

Processor 102 is configured to process voice information, such as decryption, deinterleaving, recombining, analog/digital (a/D) converting, and digital/analog (D/a) converting. The memory 104 is used for storing voice information (e.g., voice short messages, audio, video, etc.) received by the electronic device 102 through the communication module 106.

When the user uses the electronic device 100, the electronic device 100 detects an operation instruction of the user and determines whether the operation instruction of the user meets a preset condition, such as detecting whether the user clicks a play button of the voice message through the sensor assembly 108, or whether to enter an application program interface where the voice message is located, or the like.

When detecting that the operation instruction of the user meets the preset instruction, the processor 102 reads out the voice information to be played from the memory 104, performs a series of processing such as decryption, de-interleaving, recombination and the like on the voice signal, then performs D/a conversion, converts the voice information into an analog audio signal, sends the analog audio signal to the receiver 110 after mutual inductance filtering, and outputs the voice information by the receiver 110.

In addition, in another embodiment, the electronic device also includes other output channels, such as speakers 112 and the like. The processor 102 may also process the voice signal, amplify the voice signal with audio power, and send the amplified voice signal to other output channels for output.

When the user uses the speaker 112 to play the voice information, the processor 102 processes the voice signal, amplifies the audio power, and outputs the amplified voice signal to the speaker 112.

The electronic device 100 may also access other external devices such as headphones (including various wired or wireless headphones). When the earphone is connected to the electronic device, the path between the earphone and other output channels (such as a speaker) is cut off, the processor 102 processes the voice signal, amplifies the processed voice signal by an internal earphone signal amplifier, and outputs the processed voice signal from the earphone, so that a user can listen to the voice information through the earphone.

In addition, the electronic device 100 may also include a microphone 114. The microphone 114 is used for inputting voice information to the electronic device 100, converting the voice information into an analog audio signal, sending the analog audio signal into the processor 102 for amplification and a/D conversion, obtaining a digital audio signal, and storing the digital audio signal in the memory 104.

Fig. 2 is a flow chart illustrating a voice playing method according to an exemplary embodiment, as shown in fig. 2, the method is applied to an electronic device, the electronic device includes an earpiece, and the method includes the following steps:

in step S21, a target message is received, the target message including voice information.

In step S22, an operation instruction by the user is detected.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the target message may be, for example, a voice short message, an audio file, a video file, and the like, and the voice information may be, for example, voice information contained in the voice short message, voice information contained in the audio file, voice information contained in the video file, and the like. Taking an application scenario in which a user uses application software (such as WeChat) on an electronic device to chat with a friend, the user can send messages to the friend to chat with the friend. After a user receives a message (target message) including voice information sent by a friend, the electronic equipment detects an operation instruction of the user. In the present disclosure, the operation instruction of the user may be generated in many ways, such as by the user clicking or toggling a physical key of the electronic device, inputting a fingerprint, or by the user performing a touch operation on a screen of the electronic device, such as touching, pressing, sliding, zooming, or any combination thereof, or by voice control.

In step S23, when the operation instruction satisfies the preset condition, the voice information in the target message is output through the earpiece of the electronic device.

In one embodiment, the preset conditions may include, for example: a user touches a preset play key; or pressing or shifting a preset physical key of the electronic equipment; sliding according to a preset track, inputting a preset password or fingerprint to unlock the electronic equipment (such as a mobile phone); opening application software to which the target message belongs; and sending a preset voice command and the like. And when the operation instruction of the user is detected to meet the preset condition, calling a corresponding sound management interface in the electronic equipment system, and setting an output mode for the voice information in the target message. For example, for the Android system, the sound management interface corresponding to the earpiece is audiomanager, mode _ IN _ COMMUNICATION, and therefore, the sound management interface can be called to enable the voice information IN the target message to be output through the earpiece of the electronic device.

Through this disclosed above-mentioned technical scheme, through the earphone output that passes through electronic equipment with the message that contains speech information that receives, can avoid important speech information to pass through speaker output and cause the privacy to reveal, promoted user experience.

Referring to fig. 3, in another embodiment, the method further includes:

in step S24, when the voice message is output through the handset, if the play switching instruction is detected, the voice message is switched to be output through the preset channel.

In the process of outputting the voice information through the receiver, after the electronic equipment detects the playing switching instruction, the output path of the receiver is cut off, the output path of the preset channel is connected, and the voice information is sent to the preset output channel to be output after being processed.

In one embodiment, the electronic device can replay the voice message after receiving a play switching instruction input by a user. Therefore, the phenomenon that the user overhears partial content of the voice information within a short time of switching is avoided, and the use experience of the user in the application scene is improved.

In another embodiment, after receiving a play switching instruction input by a user, the electronic device may further play the voice message by using the time point of the play switching as an output starting point of the preset output channel. Therefore, the situation that the user misses listening to partial content of the voice information and needs to replay the voice information within the short time segment of playing switching operation on the electronic equipment is avoided, the continuity of voice information playing is guaranteed, and the use experience of the user in the application scene can be improved.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the preset output channel may be a speaker, and after detecting the play switching instruction, the processor of the electronic device performs a series of processing such as decryption, deinterleaving, and reassembly on the voice information, then performs D/a conversion to obtain an analog audio signal, and then sends the analog audio signal to the speaker for output after audio power amplification.

In addition, the preset output channel may also be other preset output components of the electronic device, which is not described herein again.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the play switching instruction may be generated by a user by operating a target area or a preset physical key of the electronic device, as shown in fig. 4A to 4C, and the electronic device 100 is taken as a mobile phone. In one embodiment, the target region comprises one or more of the following: a first preset area 111 on the side of the electronic device (including the upper, lower, left and right sides of the electronic device), as shown in fig. 4A; a second predefined area 112 of the back of the electronic device, as shown in FIG. 4B; a third preset area 113 of the screen of the electronic device (including the edge of the screen and the display area of the screen) is shown in fig. 4C. The target area is provided with a sensor component (such as a capacitive sensor) which can sense the operation of a user, such as clicking, sliding, zooming and the like. The user can set an operation mode for generating the play switching instruction in the target area according to personal preferences, such as pressing a second preset area on the back of the electronic device, pressing a third preset area on the screen of the electronic device and sliding to the right, and the like.

The preset physical key may be any one or more physical keys on the electronic device, and the operation mode of generating the play switching instruction may be set by the user according to the actual situation, taking the electronic device as a mobile phone as an example, for example, the user may set to continuously press the physical key 115 on the right side of the electronic device three times, or may set to press the key 114 on the right side of the electronic device for a long time (for example, 1 second) and the like, which are not shown here.

Through the technical scheme of this embodiment, through setting up target area or setting up and predetermineeing the physics button such as the side at electronic equipment, the back and screen, can make the user listen to the in-process of speech information at the earphone through electronic equipment convenient and fast ground and play the switching operation, can not miss the partial content of listening the speech information in the short time of switching operation, promoted user experience.

In one embodiment, the target area or the preset physical key may be set according to a holding manner of the electronic device by a user. When a user holds the electronic device, state parameters at the touch points of the fingers, such as capacitance, current and the like at the touch points, are caused, and sensor components (such as capacitance sensors) positioned on the side and the back of the electronic device can detect the positions of the touch points by sensing changes of the state parameters, so that the holding mode of the user is judged.

For example, when it is detected that the user holds the electronic apparatus with the left hand, as shown in fig. 5A, the target area may be set to an area 110 accessible to the left thumb, such as the left side area of the electronic apparatus or the left area of the screen of the electronic apparatus, or the preset physical keys may be set to physical keys (not shown in fig. 5A) on the left side of the electronic apparatus.

Similarly, when it is detected that the user is holding the electronic device with the right hand, as shown in fig. 5B, the target area may be set in an area 120 accessible to the thumb of the right hand, such as a right side area of the electronic device or a right area of the screen of the electronic device, or preset physical keys may be set as physical keys (e.g., physical keys 114 and 115) on the right side of the electronic device.

It should be noted that the setting of the target area and the preset physical key may also be set according to a usage habit of the user when holding the electronic device, which is not limited in this disclosure.

Through the technical scheme of this embodiment, can set up the target area or predetermine the physical button according to the mode that the user held electronic equipment, make the user play the switching operation more conveniently when using the earphone to listen to speech information, can not miss partial content of listening speech information in the short time of carrying out the switching operation, promoted user experience.

Fig. 6 is a flow chart illustrating a voice playback method, as shown in fig. 6, for an electronic device including an earpiece, the method including the steps of:

in step S61, a target message is received, the target message including voice information.

In step S62, an operation instruction by the user is detected.

In step S63, when the operation instruction satisfies a preset condition, a prompt message is displayed on the display interface of the electronic device.

For example, taking a scene that a user uses application software (such as WeChat) on an electronic device (such as a mobile phone) to chat with a friend, if it is detected that an operation instruction of the user meets a preset condition, a prompt message is displayed on a current display interface, as shown in fig. 7, the prompt message is used for prompting the user that voice information is to be output through a receiver of the electronic device, and prompting the user that play switching of the voice information can be performed through operating a target area or a preset physical key. According to the prompt information displayed on the display interface, a user can generate a play switching instruction by operating a target area of the electronic equipment or presetting a physical key, so that the voice information is switched from the output of the receiver to a preset output channel (such as a loudspeaker) for output.

Through the technical scheme of this embodiment, through the display interface at electronic equipment display prompt message, make the user can need not to get into the relevant interface that sets up and just can conveniently learn the current playback mode of speech information, make the user can also know the operation mode of carrying out the broadcast switch simultaneously, promoted user experience.

Fig. 8 shows a flow chart of a voice playing method according to an exemplary embodiment, as shown in fig. 8, the method is applied to an electronic device, the electronic device includes an earpiece, the method includes the following steps:

in step S81, a target message is received, the target message including voice information.

In step S82, an operation instruction by the user is detected.

In step S83, when the operation instruction satisfies a preset condition, voice information is recognized.

In step S84, when the voice message includes a preset keyword, the voice message is output through the handset.

In step S85, when the preset keyword is not included in the voice message, the voice message is output through the preset output channel.

Optionally, the processor of the electronic device may further identify the voice information, for example, perform framing processing on the voice information, divide the voice information into multiple frames of voices, and perform fourier transform on each frame of voice to obtain text information corresponding to the voice information.

And then, comparing the obtained text information with preset keywords, and judging whether the text information contains the preset keywords. For example, the preset keywords may include, but are not limited to: the preset keywords can be words set by the user according to actual conditions.

If the obtained text information contains the preset keywords, the voice information can be judged to relate to the privacy of the user, so that the voice information can be output through the receiver, and the user can approach the ear of the user to the electronic equipment to listen to the voice information.

If the obtained text information does not contain the preset keyword, the voice information can be judged not to relate to the privacy of the user, so that the voice information can be set to be output through a preset output channel (such as a loudspeaker), and the user can clearly listen to the voice information without approaching ears to the electronic equipment.

Through the technical scheme of the embodiment, voice information is identified, and the voice information is selectively played through the receiver or output through the preset output channel according to the identification result, so that privacy disclosure of a user can be avoided, and the safety of the voice information listening process is ensured.

Fig. 9 is a flow chart illustrating a voice playback method, as shown in fig. 9, for an electronic device including an earpiece, the method including the steps of:

in step S91, a target message is received, the target message including voice information.

In step S92, an operation instruction by the user is detected.

In step S93, when the operation instruction satisfies a preset condition, the volume level of the ambient noise is acquired.

In step S94, when the volume of the ambient noise is less than the preset volume threshold, the voice message is output through the earphone.

In step S95, when the volume of the ambient noise is greater than or equal to the preset volume threshold, the voice information is output through a preset output channel.

Optionally, the electronic device may further collect ambient noise, and determine a play mode of the voice message according to a volume of the ambient noise.

In one embodiment, the electronic device may collect noise of the current playing environment through a microphone. The environmental noise is input into the electronic equipment through the microphone, is converted into an analog audio signal through the microphone, and is sent into the processor for amplification and A/D conversion to obtain a digital audio signal. And then the processor analyzes the environmental noise in the form of the digital audio signal to obtain the volume of the environmental noise, and compares the volume with a preset volume threshold value to obtain a comparison result.

For example, when the volume of the ambient noise is smaller than the preset volume threshold, it may be determined that the current environment is quieter, and therefore, the voice message may be output from an earphone with a relatively small output volume, and the user may hear the voice message through the earphone.

When the volume of the environmental noise is greater than or equal to the preset volume threshold, it can be determined that the current playing environment is noisy, and at this time, if the voice information is still played in the receiver mode, the user may not clearly listen to the voice information, so that the voice information can be switched from the receiver output to the preset output channel with relatively large output volume for output, so that the user does not interfere with the environmental noise and clearly listens to the voice information.

Through the technical scheme of this embodiment, set up suitable playback mode for voice message according to the volume size of ambient noise, can make the user all can clearly hear voice message under various environment, promoted user experience.

Fig. 10 is a flow chart illustrating a voice playback method, as shown in fig. 10, for an electronic device including an earpiece, the method including the steps of:

in step S101, a target message is received, the target message including voice information.

In step S102, an operation instruction by the user is detected.

In step S103, when the operation instruction satisfies a preset condition, it is detected whether the electronic device is connected to the headset.

In step S104, when the electronic device is not connected to the headset, the voice information is output through the earpiece of the electronic device.

Optionally, when it is detected that the operation instruction of the user meets the preset condition, it is further detected whether the electronic device is connected to the earphone. When the electronic equipment is connected with the earphone, the output path of the earphone of the electronic equipment and the preset output channel is cut off, and voice information is output from the earphone; when the electronic equipment is not connected with the earphone, the output channel of the receiver is connected, the processor of the electronic equipment processes the voice information and converts the voice information into an analog audio signal, the analog audio signal is transmitted to the receiver after being filtered by mutual inductance, and the voice information is output by the receiver.

Through the technical scheme of this embodiment, set up voice information's output channel according to the access condition of earphone, can make earphone output voice information when the earphone inserts electronic equipment, and guarantee that the earphone normally outputs voice information when the earphone is not connected into electronic equipment to avoid appearing the chaotic problem of voice information output between earphone and the earphone.

Fig. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a voice playback apparatus according to an example embodiment. Referring to fig. 11, the apparatus 1100 includes a receiving module 1101, a first detecting module 1102 and a first output module 1103.

The receiving module 1101 is configured to receive a target message, wherein the target message includes voice information;

the first detection module 1102 is configured to detect an operation instruction of a user;

the first output module 1103 is configured to output the voice information in the target message through the earpiece of the electronic device when the operation instruction satisfies a preset condition.

Optionally, referring to fig. 12, in another embodiment, the apparatus 1100 further comprises:

the switching module 1104 is configured to, when the voice message is output through the earphone, switch the voice message to be output through a preset output channel if a play switching instruction is detected.

Optionally, the apparatus 1100 further comprises:

a second detecting module 1105 configured to detect a holding manner of the electronic device by a user;

a setting module 1106 configured to set the target area or preset physical keys according to the holding manner.

Optionally, the apparatus 1100 further comprises:

a display module 1107, configured to display a prompt message on a display interface of the electronic device when the operation instruction meets a preset condition, where the prompt message is used to prompt a user that the voice message will be output through the receiver of the electronic device, and prompt the user to switch playing of the voice message by operating the target area or the preset physical key.

Optionally, the apparatus 1100 further comprises:

a recognition module 1108 configured to recognize the voice information when the operation instruction satisfies a preset condition;

a second output module 1109 configured to output the voice information through the earpiece when a preset keyword is included in the voice information;

a third output module 1110, configured to output the voice message through a preset output channel when the voice message does not include the preset keyword.

Optionally, the apparatus 1100 further comprises:

the obtaining module 1111 is configured to obtain a volume level of the ambient noise when the operation instruction meets a preset condition;

a fourth output module 1112 configured to output the voice information through the earphone when the volume of the ambient noise is smaller than a preset volume threshold;

a fifth output module 1113 configured to output the voice message through a preset output channel when the volume of the ambient noise is greater than or equal to the preset volume threshold.

Optionally, the apparatus 1100 further comprises:

a third detecting module 1114 configured to detect whether the electronic device is connected to an earphone when the operation instruction satisfies a preset condition;

a sixth output module 1115 configured to output the voice information through the earpiece of the electronic device when the electronic device is not connected to a headset.

With regard to the apparatus in the above-described embodiment, the specific manner in which each module performs the operation has been described in detail in the embodiment related to the method, and will not be elaborated here.

Fig. 13 is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus 1300 for a voice playback method according to an example embodiment. For example, apparatus 1300 may be a mobile phone, a computer, a digital broadcast terminal, a messaging device, a game console, a tablet device, a medical device, an exercise device, a personal digital assistant, and so forth.

Referring to fig. 13, the apparatus 1300 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 1302, a memory 1304, a power component 1306, a multimedia component 1308, an audio component 1310, an interface for input/output (I/O) 1312, a sensor component 1314, and a communications component 1316.

The processing component 1302 generally controls overall operation of the device 1300, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communications, camera operations, and recording operations. The processing component 1302 may include one or more processors 1320 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the voice playback method described above. Further, the processing component 1302 can include one or more modules that facilitate interaction between the processing component 1302 and other components. For example, the processing component 1302 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between the multimedia component 1308 and the processing component 1302.

The memory 1304 is configured to store various types of data to support operations at the apparatus 1300. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 1300, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, and so forth. The memory 1304 may be implemented by any type or combination of volatile or non-volatile memory devices such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic or optical disks.

Power component 1306 provides power to the various components of device 1300. The power components 1306 may include a power management system, one or more power sources, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power for the apparatus 1300.

The multimedia component 1308 includes a screen between the device 1300 and the user that provides an output interface. In some embodiments, the screen may include a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and a Touch Panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touch screen to receive an input signal from a user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touch, slide, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensor may not only sense the boundary of a touch or slide action, but also detect the duration and pressure associated with the touch or slide operation. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 1308 includes a front facing camera and/or a rear facing camera. The front camera and/or the rear camera may receive external multimedia data when the apparatus 1300 is in an operation mode, such as a photographing mode or a video mode. Each front camera and rear camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have a focal length and optical zoom capability.

The audio component 1310 is configured to output and/or input audio signals. For example, the audio component 1310 includes a Microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when the apparatus 1300 is in an operating mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may further be stored in the memory 1304 or transmitted via the communication component 1316. In some embodiments, the audio component 1310 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

The I/O interface 1312 provides an interface between the processing component 1302 and peripheral interface modules, which may be keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to: a home button, a volume button, a start button, and a lock button.

The sensor assembly 1314 includes one or more sensors for providing various aspects of state assessment for the device 1300. For example, the sensor assembly 1314 may detect the open/closed state of the device 1300, the relative positioning of components, such as a display and keypad of the device 1300, the sensor assembly 1314 may also detect a change in the position of the device 1300 or a component of the device 1300, the presence or absence of user contact with the device 1300, orientation or acceleration/deceleration of the device 1300, and a change in the temperature of the device 1300. The sensor assembly 1314 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of a nearby object without any physical contact. The sensor assembly 1314 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly 1314 may also include an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

The communication component 1316 is configured to facilitate communications between the apparatus 1300 and other devices in a wired or wireless manner. The apparatus 1300 may access a Wireless network based on a communication standard, such as WiFi (Wireless-Fidelity), 2G or 3G, or a combination thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 1316 receives broadcast signals or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In an exemplary embodiment, the communications component 1316 also includes a Near Field Communications (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communications. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, infrared data association (IrDA) technology, Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 1300 may be implemented by one or more Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors or other electronic components for performing the voice playback method described above.

In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions, such as the memory 1304 comprising instructions, executable by the processor 1320 of the apparatus 1300 to perform the voice playback method described above is also provided. For example, the non-transitory computer readable storage medium may be a ROM, a Random Access Memory (RAM), a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like.

Other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the disclosure. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the disclosure following, in general, the principles of the disclosure and including such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice within the art to which the disclosure pertains. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

It will be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the precise arrangements described above and shown in the drawings and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A voice playing method is applied to electronic equipment, the electronic equipment comprises an earphone, and the method is characterized by comprising the following steps:

detecting an operation instruction of a user;

the method further comprises the following steps:

when the volume of the environmental noise is larger than or equal to the preset volume threshold value, outputting the voice information through a preset output channel;

the playing switching instruction is generated by a user through operating a target area or a preset physical key of the electronic equipment, wherein the target area comprises one or more of the following areas: a first preset area on the side surface of the electronic equipment, a second preset area on the back of the electronic equipment and a third preset area on a screen of the electronic equipment;

the method further comprises the following steps:

detecting a holding mode of the electronic equipment by a user;

setting the target area or the preset physical key according to the holding mode;

the method further comprises the following steps:

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

3. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

4. A voice playing device is applied to electronic equipment, the electronic equipment comprises an earphone, and the device is characterized by comprising:

a first output module configured to output the voice information in the target message through the earphone of the electronic device when the operation instruction satisfies a preset condition;

the device further comprises:

a fifth output module configured to output the voice information through a preset output channel when the volume of the ambient noise is greater than or equal to the preset volume threshold;

the device further comprises:

the setting module is configured to set the target area or the preset physical key according to the holding mode;

the device further comprises:

5. The apparatus of claim 4, further comprising:

6. The apparatus of claim 4, further comprising:

7. A voice playback apparatus, comprising:

a processor;

a memory for storing processor-executable instructions;

wherein the processor is configured to:

detecting an operation instruction of a user;

detecting a holding mode of the electronic equipment by a user;