FR2830718A1 - Voice disguising or changing unit, for portable telephone, comprises built-in or external unit with circuitry modifying voice characteristics such as pitch to produce different sound effects - Google Patents

Voice disguising or changing unit, for portable telephone, comprises built-in or external unit with circuitry modifying voice characteristics such as pitch to produce different sound effects Download PDF

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FR2830718A1
FR2830718A1 FR0112881A FR0112881A FR2830718A1 FR 2830718 A1 FR2830718 A1 FR 2830718A1 FR 0112881 A FR0112881 A FR 0112881A FR 0112881 A FR0112881 A FR 0112881A FR 2830718 A1 FR2830718 A1 FR 2830718A1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
    • H04M1/72409—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72448—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
    • G10L—SPEECH ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES OR SPEECH SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING
    • G10L21/00—Speech or voice signal processing techniques to produce another audible or non-audible signal, e.g. visual or tactile, in order to modify its quality or its intelligibility
    • G10L21/003—Changing voice quality, e.g. pitch or formants
    • G10L21/007—Changing voice quality, e.g. pitch or formants characterised by the process used
    • G10L21/013—Adapting to target pitch
    • G10L2021/0135—Voice conversion or morphing

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Abstract

The portable telephone voice modification mechanism has an electronic unit which deforms the vocal tone input to produce different sound effects. The deformation unit can be built into the telephone (7) during manufacture or provided as an external (1) unit. Functions are controlled by miniature switches or potentiometers and the circuit is based on commercially-available limiting amplifier and monostable type timer integrated circuits.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif qui permet de modifier le timbre de la voix d'une personne, parlant dans un téléphone portable, afin d'obtenir divers effets sonores. The present invention relates to a device which makes it possible to modify the timbre of a person's voice, speaking in a mobile telephone, in order to obtain various sound effects.

A titre d'exemples, non limitatif, voici quelques trucage de voix. As examples, nonlimiting, here are some voice effects.

- Voix métallique dit voix de robot - Changement d'octave (du plus grave au plus aiguë) - Réverbération de la voix (écho)
Cette invention peut être mise à l'intérieur du téléphone (7), lors de sa fabrication, ou par l'intermédiaire d'un boîtier (1) se connectant à la prise du téléphone portable. ( voir Fig. 1)
Le réglage des effets sonores se fait par l'intermédiaire d'un bouton type potentiomètre, et les différents modes de trucage par mini interrupteur. Le circuit électronique est alimenté : soit par l'accumulateur du téléphone, soit par un accumulateur à l'intérieur du boîtier (1)
En référence à la figure 1, le boîtier (1) qui comprend le circuit électronique, est en matière plastique. A titre d'exemple non limitatif, le boîtier aura des dimensions de l'ordre de : 1,5 cm d'épaisseur, 4 cm de long sur 3 cm de large. Il est constitué de plusieurs éléments extérieurs, leurs implantations n'est pas fixés. - Metallic voice called robot voice - Octave change (from low to high) - Voice reverberation (echo)
This invention can be put inside the telephone (7), during its manufacture, or by means of a housing (1) connecting to the socket of the portable telephone. (see Fig. 1)
The adjustment of the sound effects is done via a potentiometer type button, and the different modes of rigging by mini switch. The electronic circuit is supplied: either by the telephone's accumulator, or by an accumulator inside the housing (1)
Referring to Figure 1, the housing (1) which includes the electronic circuit, is made of plastic. By way of nonlimiting example, the box will have dimensions of the order of: 1.5 cm thick, 4 cm long by 3 cm wide. It consists of several external elements, their locations are not fixed.

- Un bouton type potentiomètre, ou molette (6) sur le coté permettant de régler les effets sonores (2) - Une prise servant à se connecter au téléphone portable (3) - Un mini interrupteur (4), ou bouton poussoir réglant le mode de trucage. - A potentiometer or knob type button (6) on the side for adjusting the sound effects (2) - A socket used to connect to the mobile phone (3) - A mini switch (4), or push button regulating the mode special effects.

- Un microphone (5) - Éventuellement un compartiment pour la batterie
La prise (3) varie en fonction de la marque et du modèle de téléphone portable, afin de pouvoir s'adapter à tous les téléphones. - A microphone (5) - Possibly a compartment for the battery
The socket (3) varies depending on the brand and model of mobile phone, so that it can be adapted to all phones.

La prise comporte tous les contacts nécessaire au fonctionnement du boîtier. Alimentation (+ et-), microphone, haut parleur, et autre si nécessaire. The socket contains all the contacts necessary for the operation of the housing. Power supply (+ and-), microphone, speaker, and other if necessary.

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En mettant le circuit électronique dans le téléphone, on retrouve les mêmes éléments extérieurs que le boîtier, affin d'effectuer les divers réglages : molette sur le coté, mini interrupteurs, potentiomètre, etc...  By putting the electronic circuit in the phone, we find the same external elements as the box, in order to make the various adjustments: dial on the side, mini switches, potentiometer, etc ...

Le schéma électronique de cette invention, est représenté en (FIG. 2). Il est évident que pour des raisons de miniaturisation, les fonctions de ses composants électronique seront implanté dans un circuit intégré. De plus le circuit électronique peut évoluer en fonction des effets sonores recherchés.  The electronic diagram of this invention is shown in (FIG. 2). It is obvious that for reasons of miniaturization, the functions of its electronic components will be installed in an integrated circuit. In addition, the electronic circuit can evolve according to the desired sound effects.

Description simplifier du circuit électronique. La voix passe par le microphone (entrée micro), le signal du microphone passe dans différents circuits (inter) en fonction de l'effet choisi, puis est envoyé par l'intermédiaire de la prise au téléphone portable.  Simplified description of the electronic circuit. The voice passes through the microphone (microphone input), the signal from the microphone passes through different circuits (inter) depending on the effect chosen, then is sent via the socket to the mobile phone.

Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention : La figure 1 représente l'invention vue de dessus La figure 2 représente le circuit électronique, et ses différents composants. The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention: Figure 1 shows the invention seen from above Figure 2 shows the electronic circuit, and its various components.

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REVENDICATIONS 1) Dispositif permettant de modifier la voix d'une personne parlant dans un téléphone portable. Ce dispositif a pour caractéristiques de déformer le timbre vocal afin d'obtenir divers effets sonores, par l'intermédiaire d'un dispositif électronique, (Fig. 2). 1) Device for changing the voice of a person speaking in a mobile phone. This device has the characteristics of deforming the vocal timbre in order to obtain various sound effects, by means of an electronic device, (Fig. 2). 2) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que cette invention peut être incorporé au circuit électronique existant à l'intérieur du téléphone (7), lors de sa fabrication, soit dans un boîtier extérieur, (1)  2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that this invention can be incorporated into the electronic circuit existing inside the telephone (7), during its manufacture, either in an external housing, (1) 3) Dispositif selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce que l'alimentation du circuit électronique se fait soit par l'intermédiaire de l'accumulateur du téléphone, soit par un accumulateur inclus dans le boîtier. 3) Device according to claim 2 characterized in that the supply of the electronic circuit is done either through the telephone accumulator, or by an accumulator included in the housing. 4) Dispositif selon la revendication 3 caractérisé en ce que les effets sonores ne sont pas limitatifs, et sont liés à la programmation du circuit électronique, ou en changeant les valeurs des composants du circuit, afin d'obtenir les effets sonores attendus.  4) Device according to claim 3 characterized in that the sound effects are not limiting, and are related to the programming of the electronic circuit, or by changing the values of the components of the circuit, in order to obtain the expected sound effects. (écho, réverbération, changement d'octave...)  (echo, reverberation, octave change ...) 5) Dispositif selon la revendication 4 caractérisé en ce que le branchement (téléphone < = > boîtier) se fait par l'intermédiaire d'une prise (3), qui est adapté pour chaque modèle de téléphone. 5) Device according to claim 4 characterized in that the connection (telephone <=> housing) is done via a socket (3), which is suitable for each model of telephone. 6) Dispositif selon la revendication 5 caractérisé en ce que le réglage des effets sonores, peuvent se faire par bouton poussoir, par interrupteur, ou par potentiomètre. 6) Device according to claim 5 characterized in that the adjustment of the sound effects can be done by push button, by switch, or by potentiometer.
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