JP2000231393A - Reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To know using states whether users visited to an event place and an art gallery, etc., along an any route, or the users listened in any voice guides by reading out/reproducing the voice guides related to received ID codes and storing the received ID codes in order of reception. SOLUTION: In a reproducing device 1, a reproducing part 5 reads out/ reproduces the voice guides related to the received ID codes among the voice guides stored in a first storage part 4a. An earphone 6 voice outputs the reproduced voice guides. Further, the reproducing device 1 is provided with a second storage part 4b storing the received ID codes and the ID codes of the voice guides reproduced by the reproducing part 5 in order, and by operating a switch provided on a place with which the operation of an operation part 7 and the user are not in contact, a control part 3 reads out the ID codes stored in the second storage part 4b in order to output them to an output part 8.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an audio guide reproducing apparatus rented at an event site or an art museum.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In an event venue, an art museum, or the like, there are cases where a playback device for voice guidance is lent to provide various kinds of guidance. The playback device for audio guide receives the ID code signal from the transmitter installed near the exhibit or in a place where the audio guide is required. It can be played from.

[0003] Therefore, when approaching an exhibit or a place where an audio guide is required, the audio guide can be heard from the beginning regardless of time. A playback device that automatically performs such voice guidance is disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2765703.

[0004] Organizers who hold events, art exhibitions, etc.,
You need to know which events and exhibits the visitor is interested in, and if there are several routes, which route you have chosen. Therefore, it has been necessary to conduct a survey such as a questionnaire to the visitor in the past. Further, even when the audio guide playback device is rented, the usage status of the visitor is not left as data.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to what kind of route a visitor (hereinafter referred to as a user) who has borrowed a playback device has visited an event venue, an art museum, etc. The purpose of the present invention is to obtain a playback device that can listen to a guide or know the usage status.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a reproducing apparatus for receiving an ID code signal and a voice guide associated with the ID code. A first storage unit for storing a voice guide associated with the ID code received by the receiving unit from the first storage unit and reproducing the voice guide; A second storage unit that stores the data in the order of reception, a control unit that controls the reception unit, the first and second storage units, a reproduction unit, and an operation unit that instructs the control unit. And

Further, according to the reproducing apparatus of the present invention, a receiving unit for receiving an ID code signal, a first storage unit for storing a voice guide associated with the ID code, A reproducing unit that reads out and reproduces the voice guide associated with the ID code received by the unit from the first storage unit by an instruction operation of the operation unit, and an ID code associated with the audio guide reproduced by the reproducing unit , A second storage unit for storing the reproduction order, and a control unit for controlling the reception unit, the first and second storage units, and the reproduction unit.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a playback device for receiving an ID code signal, a first storage for storing a voice guide associated with the ID code, A reproducing unit that reads out and reproduces the voice guide associated with the ID code received by the unit from the first storage unit by an instruction operation of the operation unit;
A second storage unit that stores the D codes in the order in which they were received and stores the ID codes associated with the audio guides played back by the playback unit in the order in which they were played back; and the reception unit, first and second storages And a control unit for controlling the reproduction unit.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the reproducing apparatus according to the first or second aspect, the reproducing apparatus includes an ID stored in the second storage unit.
An output unit for outputting a code is provided.

According to a reproducing apparatus of the present invention, in the reproducing apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 3, the second storage section is detachably attached to the reproducing apparatus. It is characterized by being attached to.

Therefore, since the ID code received by the receiving unit of the playback device is stored in the second storage unit in order,
By sequentially outputting the stored ID codes,
It is possible to know what route the user toured.

Also, since the ID codes associated with the audio guides reproduced by the reproducing unit are stored in the order of reproduction, the stored ID codes are output in order, so that the user can see what kind of display We can know whether we showed interest in thing.

Further, since the second storage unit can be detached from the playback device, the detached second storage unit is attached to a reading device to read stored data, and the read data is input to a computer. , Can manage and save data on a computer.

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a rental playback apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a lending reproducing device (hereinafter referred to as a lending device) 1 is, for example, a lending device for reproducing an audio guide stored in an IC memory or a lending device for reproducing an audio guide recorded on an optical disk or a magnetic recording medium. And so on.

The lending device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to a lending device that reproduces a voice guide stored in an IC memory.
The lending device 1 has a battery 1 so that it can be carried.
1, an operation unit 7 for operating a playback state of a voice guide on the front of the apparatus, a display unit 10 for displaying the playback state, a main body 1a accommodating these, and an earphone for outputting the voice guide as audio. 6 and the like.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a lending apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the lending device 1 includes a receiving unit 2 that receives an ID code signal transmitted from a transmitter (not shown), a control unit 3 that determines the ID code received by the receiving unit 2, A first storage unit 4a for storing a plurality of associated voice guides is provided.

The lending apparatus 1 also includes a reproducing unit 5 for reading and reproducing a voice guide associated with the received ID code from the voice guides stored in the first storage unit 4a, Earphones 6 that output guides by voice
It has.

Further, the lending apparatus 1 includes a second storage unit 4b for sequentially storing the received ID code and the ID code of the voice guide reproduced by the reproduction unit 5, and the operation of the operation unit 7 and the touch of the user. The control unit 3 includes an output unit 8 that sequentially reads out and outputs the ID codes stored in the second storage unit 4b by operating a switch (not shown) provided in a place where no problem occurs.

Further, the lending apparatus 1 has a notifying section 9 for notifying a user that reproduction is possible when the control section 3 determines the ID code received by the receiving section 2.

The signal received by the lending device 1 may be an ID code signal based on a weak radio wave or an ID code based on infrared rays.
There is a code signal. In the present embodiment, description will be made on the assumption that an ID code signal by a weak radio wave is received.

When receiving the ID code signal, the receiving unit 2 of the lending device 1 demodulates the ID code signal and outputs the demodulated ID code to the control unit 3. The control unit 3 outputs the demodulated ID
The voice guide associated with the code is read out from the plurality of voice guides stored in the storage unit 4a and the voice guide having the matching ID code is output to the playback unit 5 and the second storage unit 4b To store the ID code. Further, the control unit 3 operates the notification unit 9 to notify the user that the reproduction is possible.

The notification unit 9 can, for example, vibrate a vibrator incorporated in the lending device 1, read out and reproduce a voice guide stored in advance in the storage unit 4a, or reproduce by incorporating a voice synthesis IC. It informs you that there is something. The display unit 10 may indicate that reproduction is possible, or turn on or blink an LED or a lamp, or notify the operation button by self-illumination.

The operation of the notification unit 9 is determined by the display on the display unit 10 and L
In the case where the ED or the lamp is turned on or blinked, or the operation button is self-illuminated, the operation is continued as long as the ID code is received, and the control unit 3 performs the determination and the reproduction is possible. In the case where the operation of the notification unit 9 performs vibration or sound output of the vibrator, the operation can be stopped by operating the operation unit 7.

When the user presses the play button of the operation unit 7 to listen to the guide of the exhibit after the notification unit 9 is operated, the playback unit 5 starts playback and outputs a guide voice to the earphone 6, The ID code of the reproduced voice guide is stored in the second storage unit 4b.

The second storage section 4b is composed of a nonvolatile flash memory or a ferroelectric memory, and can store and hold the data regardless of power supply. The second storage unit 4b has a storage area for sequentially storing the ID codes demodulated by the reception unit 2. Further, the second storage unit 4b has a storage area for sequentially storing the ID codes of the audio guides reproduced by the reproduction unit 5. The stored ID code is controlled by, for example, operating a button (not shown) provided in a place where the user does not touch the operation unit 7 which is set in advance and which cannot be normally performed. The unit 3 is the second storage unit 4
b, and reads out the ID codes stored in
Output to

The configuration of the output unit 8 is, for example, an audio output having a reproducing unit and a speaker, a character output having a display unit, or a computer using an interface for outputting to an external computer. There is output by data.

From the output from the output unit 8, the organizer can know from the history of the ID code received by the lending device 1 carried by the user what route the user has passed. In addition, from the history of the ID code of the voice guide reproduced by the lending device 1 carried by the user, it is possible to know the usage status of the lending device 1 and which events and exhibits interest the user.

The I of the audio guide reproduced by the reproducing unit 5
In the second storage unit 4b storing the D code, information on the operation status of the operation unit 7 such as whether the audio guide has been reproduced to the end or the reproduction has been stopped halfway may be added and stored. . In addition, by providing the lending device 1 with a clock function and a calendar function, time and date information can be added to the ID code stored in the second storage unit 4b. As a result, it is possible to know the speed at which the user travels along the route and the usage time (stay time) at the venue, and to grasp the usage status of the user in more detail.

In order to exchange exhibits or change events, the ID code stored in the second storage unit 4b becomes unnecessary, and the stored ID code may need to be deleted. Deletion of the stored ID code is performed by operating a preset button operation of the operation unit 7 that cannot be normally performed, or by operating a reset switch (not shown) provided in a place where the user does not touch. Done.

Further, the second storage unit 4b may be made detachable from the lending device 1. In this case, the connection between the second storage unit 4b and the control unit 3 is performed by a connection terminal (not shown), and the second storage unit 4b is made detachable. When the second storage unit 4b is detached from the lending device 1, the detached second storage unit 4b is attached to a reading device (not shown), and data such as stored ID codes can be input to the computer. Then, the read data is input to a computer, and the data can be managed and stored on the computer. Note that the management number unique to the lending device 1 is stored in the second storage unit 4b, and the management number is output as data when the management number is input to the computer for management and storage. Can be left.

Further, by removing and storing the second storage unit 4b from the lending device 1, it is possible to manage and store the data such as the ID code stored in the second storage unit 4b without erasing the data. it can. Then, the lending device 1 simply replaces the second storage unit 4b which is not stored,
It can be immediately lent to the user, and the lending device 1 can be operated efficiently.

When the second storage unit 4b is made detachable from the lending device 1, it is not necessary to provide the output unit 8 in the lending device 1, so that the lending device 1 can be reduced in size, weight and power consumption. Can be.

FIG. 3 shows a flowchart of the guide reproduction of the lending apparatus 1 of this embodiment. Step 1 (ST1) In the control unit 3, the ID code in the storage unit for storing the received ID code is cleared (ID code = 0).
To IDcode = 0 indicates that the ID code has never been received or has been cleared.

Step 2 (ST2) It is determined whether the lending apparatus 1 has received an ID code signal.
If an ID code signal has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step 3, and if no ID code signal has been received (No), the process proceeds to step 10.

Step 3 (ST3) The received ID code signal is demodulated to determine the ID code. The demodulated ID code is compared with the ID code associated with the voice guide stored in the storage unit 4a. If no (No), proceed to Step 10.

Step 4 (ST4) The matched ID code is stored in the storage unit inside the control unit 3, and the process proceeds to step 5 (ST5).

Step 5 (ST5) The ID code stored inside the control section 3 is stored in the storage area of the second storage section 4b for storing the matched ID code. The second storage unit 4b stores ID codes in the order of input.

Step 6 (ST6) The notifying section 9 is operated, and the information is displayed on the display section 10.
The notification unit 9 vibrates or outputs the lending device 1 in response to a control signal from the control unit 3 to notify the user that the user has entered a reproducible area. In addition, the display unit 10 displays that the user has entered a reproducible area.

Step 7 (ST7) It is determined whether or not there is a reproduction instruction. If the user presses the play button of the operation unit 7 in order to listen to the explanation of the exhibit or the like (Yes), the process proceeds to Step 8, and if there is no operation instruction of the operation unit 7 (No), Step 2 (ST2) And returns to the state where the ID code signal can be received. However, in order to determine that there is no operation instruction from the operation unit 7, the determination is made after a preset time has elapsed.

Step 8 (ST8) The voice guide is reproduced. A voice guide that matches the ID code stored in the storage unit inside the control unit 3 is read from the first storage unit 4a, played back by the playback unit 5, and a sound is output from the earphone 6.

Step 9 (ST9) The second storage unit 4b stores the ID code associated with the reproduced voice guide in the storage area for storing the ID code associated with the reproduced audio guide. The second storage unit 4b stores the ID codes in the order of input.
When the reproduction has been completed, the process returns to step 2 (ST2) to make the ID code signal receivable.

Step 10 (ST10) It is determined whether there is an operation instruction from the operation unit 7. When the ID code signal is not received in step 2 (ST2), or the ID code obtained by demodulating the ID code signal received in step 3 (ST3) is the ID code stored in the first storage unit 4a. If they do not match, it is determined whether there is an operation instruction from the operation unit 7. When there is an operation instruction from the operation unit 7 (Yes), the process proceeds to Step 11, and when there is no operation instruction (No), the process proceeds to Step 12. However, in order to determine the presence or absence of an operation instruction from the operation unit 7, the determination is made after a preset time has elapsed.

Step 11 (ST11) It is determined whether IDcode = 0. If IDcode = 0, it means that no ID code signal has been received, so the process proceeds to step 12 (ST12), where IDcode =
If it is not 0, the process returns to step 8 (ST8), and a voice guide that matches the ID code stored in the storage unit inside the control unit 3 is read out from the first storage unit 4a, reproduced by the reproduction unit 5, and reproduced by the earphone. 6 to output audio.

Step 12 (ST12) Error processing is performed. The error processing inside the lending device 1 is performed, and a voice message is output so as to perform a reproduction operation after receiving an output indicating that reproduction is possible from the notifying unit 9 and return to step 2 (ST2). To make it ready to receive the ID code signal.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user can be notified by the display, vibration, or voice output of the lending device 1 that the user has entered the area where the voice guide can be reproduced. Further, since the record of the received ID code can be left, it is possible to know what route the user has followed. In addition, since a record of the ID code obtained by reproducing the voice guide can be left, it is possible to know what kind of exhibit the user is interested in.

[0046]

According to the present invention, it is possible to know what kind of route a visitor who borrowed a playback device toured at an event venue, an art museum, etc., and what kind of audio guide was heard. And a reproducing apparatus capable of performing the above.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing an embodiment of a reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of a reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation in one embodiment of the reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Lending device 2 Receiving part 3 Control part 4a Storage part 4b Storage part 5 Reproduction part 6 Earphone 7 Operation part 8 Output part 9 Information part 10 Display part 11 Battery

Claims (5)

[Claims] A receiving unit for receiving an ID code signal;
A first storage unit that stores a voice guide associated with the D code, a playback unit that reads out and plays back the audio guide associated with the ID code received by the reception unit from the first storage unit, A second storage unit that stores the ID codes received by the reception unit in the order in which they are received; a control unit that controls the reception unit, the first and second storage units, and a playback unit; A reproducing apparatus, comprising: 2. A receiving section for receiving an ID code signal;
A first storage unit that stores a voice guide associated with the D code, and a voice guide associated with the ID code received by the reception unit that is read from the first storage unit by an instruction operation of an operation unit. A reproducing unit for reproducing, a second storage unit for storing an ID code associated with an audio guide reproduced by the reproducing unit in an order of reproduction, the receiving unit, the first and second storage units, and a reproducing unit A playback device, comprising: a control unit that controls the playback. 3. A receiving unit for receiving an ID code signal;
A first storage unit that stores a voice guide associated with the D code, and a voice guide associated with the ID code received by the reception unit that is read from the first storage unit by an instruction operation of an operation unit. A reproducing unit for reproducing, and a second storage unit for storing the ID codes received by the receiving unit in the order in which they are received, and for storing the ID codes associated with the voice guides reproduced in the reproducing unit in the order in which they are reproduced. And a control unit for controlling the reception unit, the first and second storage units, and the reproduction unit. 4. The playback device according to claim 1, wherein the playback device includes an output unit that outputs an ID code stored in a second storage unit. Playback device. 5. The reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second storage section is detachably mounted on the reproducing apparatus.