JP2000259194A - Schedule voice recording and reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a voice note function and a voice schedule input confirming function in the same hardware configuration by providing a switch means for switching the voice note function and the voice schedule function, and operating both the functions with the same recording/reproducing operating button. SOLUTION: When a switch 4 for mode setting is pressed, various operating modes or time can be set by a shuttle switch 11. In a schedule mode, a date is set by the shuttle switch 11 and a voice is inputted by a record/stop switch 5. When the schedule mode is turned on, the shuttle switch 11 is operated for setting the date by turning and for starting the monitor reproduction of the designated date by pressing. When the schedule mode is turned off, the shuttle switch 11 is operated for reproducing voice notes by pressing and for designating a voice note file by turning.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording medium,
The present invention relates to a portable schedule audio recording / reproducing apparatus using a C memory.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In U.S. Pat. No. 4,467,657, a memory card is provided with an audio encoder and a decoder to not only exchange audio data with external equipment,
A technology that can be monitored from a speaker provided on a card has been disclosed. Some mobile phones that have become widespread in recent years have a voice message memo function. Further, a recording / reproducing apparatus using an IC memory instead of a tape under the trade name of an IC recorder and VOICE BAR is on the market. Each of them mainly has a voice memo function.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to realize a voice memo function and a schedule input confirmation function by voice using the same hardware configuration by utilizing the random access property of a voice recording / reproducing function by an IC memory. I do. As a result, a voice memo function and a schedule function input by voice can be realized with the same size, and if an audio monitor / guide function for operation is provided, only ears can be operated without using eyes. This increases convenience and opens up the possibility of using it as a device for the visually impaired.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems A means for converting sound signals to digital data, an IC for realizing means for converting digital signals to sound data, and a reduction in size by using an IC memory as a sound recording medium are used. Syllable digital data memory corresponding to display / warning voice output, clock means for clocking the current time and its display means, voice memo means for storing voice input corresponding to the current time, schedule input means, and its input A voice schedule memory for converting a voice input into digital data by the conversion means and storing the voice input in accordance with the schedule, and a switch means for switching between the voice memo function and the voice schedule function;
By operating both functions with the same playback / recording operation button, a compact voice memo / schedule recording / playback apparatus can be realized.

[0005]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows an overall configuration of an embodiment of a schedule audio recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention. 1A shows a top view, and FIG. 1B shows an operation side view. In FIG. 1, 1 is a built-in microphone, and 2 is an external microphone connection terminal. An earphone connection terminal 3 turns off the output of the speaker 9 when the earphone is connected. Reference numeral 4 denotes a switch for setting a mode. When this switch is pressed, a mode in which various operation modes and time can be set by the shuttle switch 11 is set. This switch acts as a toggle operation, and pressing it again ends the setting mode. Reference numeral 5 denotes a recording start / stop switch, which is set to a "record" or "stop" state each time it is pressed by a toggle operation. Reference numeral 6 denotes a switch for turning on / off the schedule mode. In the schedule mode, the date and time are set by the shuttle switch 11.
The voice is input by the recording / stop switch 5. When the schedule mode is ON, the shuttle switch 11 functions to set the month and day by turning, and to start the reproduction of the schedule audio monitor at the designated date and time by pressing the shuttle switch. When the schedule mode is OFF, the shuttle switch 11 functions as reproduction of a voice memo when pressed and as designation of a voice memo file when rotated. Reference numeral 7 denotes a power on / off switch. In the power-off state, the display unit 10 displays only a clock, and internally performs only a timing operation. Reference numeral 8 denotes a delete switch, which can delete the specified voice memo file and the voice data on a schedule date and time basis. 10
Denotes a liquid crystal display, which performs date / time display, mode display, recording / playback file display, and the like. In any operation, when the mode is changed by the operation, the sound monitor of the operation / display contents and the sound output of the operation guide can be performed. For example, R of 5
Each time the EC / STOP switch is pressed, the sound is output as "Recording.""Recordingstops."

When the shuttle 11 is pressed while the power is off,
“Dd day hh hour mm minute” and the current time are monitored by voice. When the mode switch 4 is pressed and the shuttle 11 is turned to select the setting mode, the operation state is guided by voices such as "time setting", "year / month / day setting", "file designation".

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of an embodiment of a schedule audio recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention. Clock section 12 for realizing a clock function, voice memo and voice schedule, mode setting, time setting and other operation section 13, display section 14, voice microphone 15, voice encoder 16 for converting voice into digital data, voice speaker 17, And an audio decoder 18 for converting audio digital data into a speaker drive signal; a syllable fixed pattern memory 19 for storing fixed audio data such as operation monitor / display monitor / warning sound in syllable units; and an audio memo memory 20 for storing audio memo data. , An audio I / F 22 for exchanging audio data and its management data with an external device such as a personal computer or a word processor, a terminal 23 thereof, and a controller 24 for controlling the whole. Consisting of Memory 19-2
1 are connected by a common data address bus 25. These memories can be used by dividing the internal area with one large-capacity nonvolatile memory. It is also possible to use a part of the memory inside the controller. As the nonvolatile memory, any of a flash memory, an EEPROM, and a backup RAM can be used. The controller uses a one-chip microcomputer in which ROM, RAM, input / output ports, timer, peripheral control function, and CPU are integrated.

FIG. 3 shows an overall flow chart of each key operation of the schedule voice recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention. After resetting the microcomputer by the battery set, clear the RAM, initialize the port initialization control registers (a), and output "set the clock" (b) by voice guide. (C) The present time is input by the shuttle button. The input numerical value is not only displayed on the display unit 10 but also outputs a monitor sound by voice or "Senkyu Hiyakukyu Hachinen, Jyunigatsuyooka, Kayoubi, Jusanjinjyugofun". When the time is correctly set, the clock (d) is started every second. Idle state (e) while waiting for second interrupt input and key input
It is in. When there is a key input, the process exits the idle state, sequentially determines which key has been operated, and performs each processing.

(F) When the POWER button is pressed,
Perform ON / OFF toggle operation. The monitor sounds "ON" and "OFF" not only for display but also for audio.

(G) When the MODE button is pressed, a toggle operation for mode setting ON / OFF is performed. It outputs monitor sounds such as "mode setting ion" and "mode setting off" not only on the display but also on sound.

(H) When the SCHEDULE button is pressed, the schedule mode and the memo mode are alternately switched. "Schedule mode" not only for display but also for audio
Outputs "memo mode" and monitor sound.

Rotation, push, REC / STOP of shuttle
The operation of the button operation and the ERASE button operation differs depending on (i) the schedule mode or the memo mode.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation in the memo mode in FIG. 3, and shows the function of each key operation and the relationship with FIG. (R) For the rotation of the shuttle, (s) acts as a memo file selection operation. In addition to displaying the selected file number, it also outputs a monitor by voice, such as "Goban file".

(T) When the shuttle is pushed, (u)
Plays the specified audio file. Finally "Ijo"
It is also possible to make a warning sound by voice.

(V) When the REC / STOP button is pressed, the operation of recording to the selected audio file is started or stopped. Each is "Rokuon Shimasu"
The operation starts after outputting the monitor sound with the voice "Toshishimasu".

(X) In the case of the ERASE button, (z) deletes the designated audio file, but outputs "Goban file @ show mas" before starting the operation.
If the user presses the ERASE button again during this time, the operation of “showing the image” can be interrupted.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for the SCHEDULE mode in FIG. 3, and shows the functions of each key operation and the relationship with FIG. (J) When the shuttle is rotated, (k) the date of the schedule is input. The monitor is output by voice, such as "Junigatsuyooka".

(L) When the shuttle is pushed, (m)
Outputs the contents recorded on the specified date. If nothing is recorded, the sound is output as “Yorinashi”.

(N) When the REC / STOP button is pressed, (o) turns on / off the operation of inputting the schedule by voice on the specified date. The operation starts after outputting monitor sounds as voices “Rokuon Shimasu” and “Taishi Shimasu” respectively.

(P) When the ERASE button is pressed, the recorded contents of the specified date are erased. Before erasing,
"Gatsu-Nichinoyote @ Kyomasashi" is output and the operation starts. If you press the ERASE button again during that time,
The operation can be interrupted with “SHORT”.

It is, of course, necessary to output different voice guidance messages and operation voice monitor messages depending on the language used by the user. An external connection terminal 23 and an interface circuit 22 are provided to externally rewrite the message according to the language of the user.
Before shipping the product, for example, PC
Is connected to the external terminal 23, and the contents of the syllable fixed pattern memory 19 for creating a message are rewritten.

[0022]

As described above, the hand scanner of the present invention scans with a one-dimensional image sensor from the upper part of the housing through an oblique optical axis, so that the visual field of the sensor, that is, the input position can always be observed or confirmed directly or in the vicinity. Therefore, there is an advantage that the left and right side edges can be used properly according to the binding conditions and the operation method of the input target. In addition, it is possible to easily select left and right by using the switch mounted on the housing, and by attaching a translucent hood at the side end, it is also applicable to applications where high brightness illumination is required and direct viewing of the input position by the operator is essential. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an embodiment of a schedule audio recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration block of a schedule audio recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an overall flowchart relating to each key operation of the present invention.

4 is a diagram showing a flowchart relating to the voice memo mode shown in FIG. 3, and showing functions of respective key operations and a relation with FIG. 3;

5 is a flowchart showing a voice schedule mode shown in FIG. 3 and showing functions of respective key operations and a relation with FIG. 3;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Built-in microphone 2 ... External microphone connection terminal 3 ... Earphone connection terminal 4 ... MODE switch 5 ... REC / STOP switch 6 ... SCHEDULE switch 7 ... POWER switch 8 ... ERASE switch 9 ... Speaker 10 ... Display unit 11 ... Shuttle switch 12 ... Clock section 13 Operation section 14 Display section 15 Built-in microphone 16 Voice encoder 17 Speaker 18 Voice decoder 19 Syllable fixed pattern memory 20 Voice memo memory 21 Voice schedule memory 22 External interface circuit 23 External interface Terminal 24: Controller 25: Address / data bus

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Masamitsu Kurokawa 292 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Inside Hitachi Image Information System Co., Ltd. (72) Eiichi Isono 292 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Inside Hitachi Image Information System (72) Inventor Koji Sawada 292 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture F-term (reference) 5B049 AA02 CC32 DD03 FF04 FF06 FF07 GG09 5D045 DB01 DB10 9A001 BB03 EE04 HH34 JJ38 KK62

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An audio recording / reproducing apparatus having an audio signal converting means for converting digital signals into digital data and a digital signal converting means into audio data. Corresponding syllable digital data memory, clock means for measuring the current time and its display means, voice memo means for storing voice input in association with the current time, scheduled date and time input means, and scheduled input date and time A voice schedule memory for converting the voice input into digital data by the conversion means and storing the data, and a switch means for switching between the voice memo function and the voice schedule function are provided. A schedule audio recording / reproducing apparatus characterized by operating. 2. An audio recording / reproducing apparatus which has means for converting an audio signal into digital data and means for converting a digital signal into audio data, and uses an IC memory as an audio recording medium to output operation / display / warning audio. A corresponding syllable digital data memory, clock means for clocking the current time and its display means, voice memo memory means for storing voice input corresponding to the current time, scheduled date and time input means,
A voice schedule memory means for converting the voice input into digital data by the conversion means and storing the voice data in accordance with the input scheduled date and time; and connecting these voice memory means on a common data address bus to save a memory space. A schedule audio recording / reproducing apparatus, which is commonly used. 3. A sound recording / reproducing apparatus which has means for converting an audio signal into digital data and means for converting a digital signal into audio data, and uses an IC memory as an audio recording medium to output operation / display / warning audio. A corresponding syllable digital data memory, clock means for clocking the current time and its display means, voice memo memory means for storing voice input corresponding to the current time, scheduled date and time input means,
A voice schedule memory means for converting the voice input into digital data by the conversion means in accordance with the input scheduled date and time, and a data communication means for communicating with an external device;
Outputting the contents of the voice memo memory means or the voice schedule memory means to the outside or inputting from the outside,
Alternatively, a scheduled voice recording / reproducing apparatus characterized in that the content of the syllable digital data is externally rewritten.