JP2001112596A - Card holder with voice recording and reproducing functions - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a card holder with voice recording and reproducing functions capable of easily recording a desired message or the like by a user and having good handleability. SOLUTION: A card holder with voice recording and reproducing functions comprises a voice recording and reproducing module 1 for recording and reproducing a voice, and a holder body 10. The module 1 has a microphone 2, a memory 3, a speaker 4, recording switches 5a, 5b, a reproducing switch 6, a controller 7 and a battery 8 contained in a card-like housing 9. When the switches 5a, 5b are simultaneously closed by the controller 7, the voice can be input from the microphone 2 only for a predetermined time, and input voice information is stored in the memory 3. Therefore, the switches 5a, 5b are simultaneously operated without using a separate recorder, a desired message or the like is collected by the microphone 2 and can be stored in the memory 3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a card holder having a voice recording / reproducing function in which a voice recording / reproducing function is added to a card holder for holding a card on which pictures, pictures, characters, etc. are written.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional card holder, for example, when a cover is opened, a voice generating circuit section is driven, and voices (messages, music, etc.) recorded and stored in advance using a separate recording device are reproduced by a speaker. There was something.

[0003]

However, the above-mentioned prior art is exclusively for reproduction, and it is necessary to record a voice using a recording device, and the user himself can easily record a desired message or the like. There was a problem that it was not possible.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to provide a user-friendly card with a voice recording / reproducing function which allows a user to easily record a desired message or the like. It is to provide a holder.

[0005]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a microphone for collecting sound,
A storage unit that stores the sound collected by the microphone, a speaker that reproduces the stored sound, a sound that is collected by the microphone when the recording switch is operated, and a sound that is stored when the reproduction switch is operated. A voice recording / reproducing module in which a control unit for reproducing the voice stored in the unit with a speaker is housed in a card-like housing, and a storage unit for storing a card on which a picture, a picture, a character, or the like is written, and a voice recording / playback module. , A holder body having an operation unit for operating a recording switch and a reproduction switch provided on the surface of the housing, and a plurality of recording switches are provided on the voice recording / reproducing module, and all are provided via the operation unit. The control unit stores voice in the storage unit when the recording switch is operated at the same time. Without using a recording device, it is possible to simultaneously operate a plurality of recording switches to collect a user's desired message or the like with a microphone and store it in a storage unit. It is easy to record and easy to use. In addition, the control unit of the voice recording / playback module stores voice in the storage unit only when a plurality of recording switches are simultaneously operated, so that it is possible to prevent the contents once stored in the storage unit from being accidentally erased.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the holder body has a pair of storage portions formed in a bag shape having an insertion opening at one end side, and the storage openings are formed by mutually inserting the storage openings. And a connecting portion that is connected so as to face each other, wherein the holder portion is formed by opening and closing the holder body so as to be openable and closable. Since the cards can be stored in the respective sections, the storage efficiency can be improved. Further, the size can be reduced by closing the holder main body. For example, when mailing the card holder with the voice recording / reproducing function of the present invention by mail, the mailing fee can be reduced by closing the holder main body and reducing the size. Furthermore, if the holder main body is opened and placed on a flat place such as a desk, it can be used as a photo stand.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the invention, the holder main body is made of paper, and a pair of storage portions and a connecting portion are integrally formed. And the mailing fee can be further reduced.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, a card holder with a voice recording / reproducing function (hereinafter abbreviated as "card holder") according to the present embodiment includes a voice recording / reproducing module 1 for recording and reproducing voice, a holder main body 10, It consists of.

As shown in FIG. 2, a voice recording / reproducing module 1 includes a microphone 2 for collecting voice, and a semiconductor memory (R) for storing voice collected by the microphone 2.
AM), a speaker 4 for reproducing the stored sound, two recording switches 5a and 5b, one reproduction switch 6, a control unit 7 composed of an integrated circuit, and a power supply for each unit. The battery 8 to be supplied is housed in a card-shaped housing 9. Each of the recording switches 5a, 5b and the reproduction switch 6 is constituted by a push button switch which is turned on only during the pressing operation.
When a and 5b are turned on at the same time, voice input from the microphone 2 is enabled for a predetermined time, and the input voice information is stored in the storage unit 3. When the reproduction switch 6 is turned on, the control unit 7 reads out the audio information stored in the storage unit 3 and reproduces the audio information on the speaker 4.

As shown in FIG. 3, the housing 9 is formed in a rectangular card shape with, for example, styrene resin or the like, and includes a flat portion 9a in which the microphone 2 and the speaker 4 are arranged.
A component storage part 9 having a thickness dimension larger than that of the flat part 9a at one end side of the flat part 9a and in which the control unit 7 and the like are stored.
b is formed integrally. The recording switches 5a and 5b and the reproduction switch 6 are exposed on the surface of the component storage 9b. Thus, the microphone 2 is provided by the housing 9.
The above-described circuit portions such as the speaker 4 and the control unit 7 can be protected from shocks and the like.

On the other hand, the holder main body 10 is made of paper and has an insertion port 11a at one end as shown in FIGS.
First and second storage portions 11 and 12 formed in a bag shape having an opening 12a and having window holes 11b and 12b exposing the front side of the card, and first and second storage portions 11 and 12, respectively.
And a connecting portion 13 for connecting the first and second openings 12 so that the insertion openings 11a and 12a are opposed to each other. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the voice recording / reproducing module 1 is stored in the first storage portion 11 as desired by the speaker 4 in the window hole 11b, and adhered to the surface of the first storage portion 11 facing the window hole 11b. The card holder of the present embodiment is completed by covering the voice recording / reproducing module 1 with a paper sheet 14 in the first storage section 11. Here, the characters "REC" and "PLAY" are printed on the positions corresponding to the operation positions of the recording switches 5a and 5b and the reproduction switch 6 of the voice recording / reproducing module 1 at the end of the first storage section 11, respectively. Operation units 15a, 15
b, 16 are formed. However, the operation units 15a, 15
The characters printed on b and 16 are "record" and "play",
Alternatively, any other symbol or the like may be used. In short, any symbol may be used as long as it indicates a recording and reproduction operation.

The card holder of this embodiment configured as described above is used as follows.

First, a user inserts a desired card (for example, a photograph) into each of the insertion slots 11 of the first and second storage sections 11 and 12.
a, 12a, the first and second storage units 1
The front of each photograph can be held through the window holes 11b and 12b. Here, the first storage unit 11
7, the photograph P inserted from the insertion opening 11a is held between the surface of the first storage unit 11 on the window hole 11b side and the sheet 14. As shown in FIG.

Next, the user operates the voice recording / reproducing module 1
By pressing the operation parts 15a and 15b corresponding to the operation positions of the recording switches 5a and 5b of the "0" once substantially at the same time, speaking a desired message toward the holder body 10,
Recording for a predetermined time is performed. At this time, the position of the microphone 2 cannot be confirmed from the outside, but since the microphone 2 is a non-directional microphone, sound can be recorded without any trouble if the user approaches the holder main body 10 to some extent and speaks.

If the operation section 16 corresponding to the operation position of the reproduction switch 6 of the voice recording / reproduction module 10 is pressed once, the recorded content is reproduced by the speaker 4 so that the recorded content can be confirmed. At this time, if it is desired to change the reproduced recorded content, the recorded content can be rewritten any number of times by repeating the above operation. Here, in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform recording for a predetermined time only when the two recording switches 5a and 5b are turned on substantially at the same time, and it is possible to prevent erroneous erasure of the once recorded contents. I have. The recorded contents can be reproduced any number of times by operating the reproduction switch 6 unless the contents are rewritten by the above operation.

By the way, the card holder in which the photograph P is stored and the message or the like by voice is recorded as described above can be sent to a desired destination by mail.
For example, if the card holder of this embodiment, in which a photograph of a family is stored and a greeting for the beginning of the year is recorded, is sent to a relative or close friend, a message recorded by operating the reproduction switch 6 on the receiver side is reproduced on the speaker 4. You can listen to
It is much more enjoyable and more intimate than a New Year's card with ordinary letters (or letters and photos). In addition, since the holder main body 10 is formed in two folds, it is possible to reduce the size by closing the holder main body 10, and to reduce the mailing fee by closing the holder main body 10 and reducing the size when mailing is performed. Can be. Further, in the present embodiment, the holder main body 10 is made of paper, and the first storage section 11, the photo storage section 12, and the connecting section 13 are integrally formed, so that the weight of the holder main body 10 can be reduced. Therefore, there is an advantage that the mailing fee can be further reduced. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, if the holder main body 10 is installed on a flat place such as a desk with the holder main body 10 opened, it can be used as a photo stand.

As described above, the card holder according to the present embodiment operates the two recording switches 5a and 5b at the same time without using a separate recording device as in the conventional example, and transmits a desired message or the like of the user to the microphone. Sound collection at 2 and storage unit 3
The user can easily record a desired message or the like, thereby improving usability. In the present embodiment, a photograph is illustrated as the card stored in the first and second storage units 11 and 12, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a picture is drawn on a piece of paper like a postcard. Various kinds of cards, such as inserted cards and cards with characters written on paper like a greeting card, can be stored and held in the first and second storage sections 11 and 12. Further, the holder main body 10 is not limited to paper, but may be formed of another material such as plastic (synthetic resin).

[0019]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a microphone for collecting sound, a storage unit for storing the sound collected by the microphone, a speaker for reproducing the stored sound, and a microphone when the recording switch is operated. A voice recording / playback module, in which a control unit that stores the collected voice in the storage unit and reproduces the voice stored in the storage unit by a speaker when the playback switch is operated is housed in a card-shaped housing; A storage unit for storing a card on which a picture or a character is written, a voice recording / reproducing module, a holder body having an operation unit for operating a recording switch and a reproduction switch provided on a surface of the housing, and The recording / playback module has a plurality of recording switches and a control unit when all recording switches are simultaneously operated via the operation unit. Because comprising storing voice in the storage unit,
Without using a separate recording device as in the conventional example, it is possible to simultaneously operate a plurality of recording switches to collect a desired message or the like of the user with a microphone and store it in a storage unit. However, there is an effect that a desired message or the like can be easily recorded and the usability is improved. In addition, since the control unit of the voice recording / playback module stores the voice in the storage unit only when a plurality of recording switches are simultaneously operated, it is possible to prevent the contents once stored in the storage unit from being accidentally erased. There is also an effect.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the holder main body has a pair of storage portions formed in a bag shape having an insertion opening on one end side, and the storage openings are formed by mutually inserting the insertion openings. And a connecting portion that is connected so as to face each other, and the holder portion is formed by opening and closing the holder body into two foldable open and closed portions. Since the card can be stored, the storage efficiency can be improved, and the size of the card holder can be reduced by closing the holder main body. If the holder body is closed and miniaturized, the mailing fee can be reduced, and if the holder body is opened and placed on a flat place such as a desk, it can be used as a photo stand. .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the invention, the holder main body is made of paper, and the pair of storage portions and the connecting portion are integrally formed, so that the weight of the holder main body can be reduced. As a result, the mailing fee can be further reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a voice recording / playback module of the above.

FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b) are a front view and a side view of the voice recording / reproducing module in the above.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the holder body in an open state according to the first embodiment;

FIG. 5 is a front view showing the holder main body in the opened state in the above.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the same holder in a closed state.

FIG. 7 is a side sectional view of the holder with the holder main body opened in a partially omitted state.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a use state of the above.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Voice recording / playback module 2 Microphone 3 Storage part 4 Speaker 5a, 5b Recording switch 6 Playback switch 7 Control part 9 Housing 10 Holder body

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A microphone for collecting sounds, a storage unit for storing sounds collected by the microphone, a speaker for reproducing the stored sounds, and a storage unit for storing sounds collected by the microphone when a recording switch is operated. When a playback switch is operated, a voice recording / playback module, in which a control unit for playing back the voice stored in the storage unit through a speaker, is housed in a card-like housing, and photographs, pictures, characters, and the like are written. A storage unit for storing a card and a voice recording / reproducing module, a holder body having an operation unit for operating a recording switch and a reproduction switch provided on the surface of the housing, and a plurality of voice recording / reproducing modules are provided in the voice recording / reproducing module. A recording switch is provided and the control unit stores sound in the storage unit when all recording switches are simultaneously operated via the operation unit. A card holder with a voice recording / reproducing function, characterized by being formed by: 2. The holder body includes a pair of storage portions formed in a bag shape having an insertion opening at one end side, and a connecting portion connecting the storage portions so that the insertion openings face each other. 2. The card holder with a voice recording / reproducing function according to claim 1, wherein the holder body is formed in a foldable manner so as to be openable and closable at the connecting portion. 3. The card holder with a voice recording / reproducing function according to claim 2, wherein the holder main body is made of paper, and a pair of storage portions and a connecting portion are formed integrally.