JP2002094622A - Portable terminal machine and voice message reproduction method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve a message reproduction function for selecting an optimum message based on each kind of parameter and reproducing the message by voice. SOLUTION: When the portable terminal machine starts to be charged, a control section monitors a message reproduction command in a charge operation sequence. When the control section detects the message reproduction command, the control section reads each kind of parameter from a memory section for analysis, selects an optimum speech message in a text format according to an analysis result out of at least one speech message data in a text format stored at the memory section, and converts the speech message to an analog voice message for reproducing from speakers.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable terminal and a voice message reproducing method, and more particularly to a technique for reproducing a message based on an analysis result of various parameters stored in a memory of the portable terminal.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When a user returns home and returns to his room or the like, the user almost always charges the portable terminal. This is intended to charge a depleted battery. Usually, during charging, except for the case where an incoming call occurs, the mobile terminal is not particularly operated, and is often left at least until charging is completed. In connection with charging,
No prior art for operating a portable terminal has been found. An example in which the charging stand is provided with an answering machine function slightly is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-1.
No. 53938 is merely described.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present inventors have found that while the portable terminal is being charged, for example, while the portable terminal is being charged by connecting a charging plug thereto, or the portable terminal is connected to a charging stand. During charging, the mobile terminal can create a voice message according to various parameters including various log data such as transmission / reception log data and other data, and can reproduce the voice message from the speaker of the mobile terminal. I thought about what I could do. The present invention has been made to reproduce a voice message on a portable terminal.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a technique for selecting a message stored in a memory unit according to various parameters during charging and reproducing the selected message as voice.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention makes it possible to create a voice message using voice synthesis processing only by a portable terminal. The memory unit of the portable terminal stores at least one or more speech messages created in a text format. When the mobile terminal starts the charging operation, the control unit monitors the message playback command from the charging processing sequence. Upon detecting the message playback command, the control unit analyzes various parameters stored in the memory unit, selects a text-format dialog message optimal for the situation at that time from the memory unit based on the analysis result, and performs speech synthesis processing. To convert the data into audio data and play it back from the speaker. The various parameters include, for example, personal data such as transmission / reception log data and schedules, and current date and time and day of the week data. Further, various functions realized by the portable terminal in the future, for example, data such as position information data indicating the current position of the user are also included. Further, by setting the speech message stored in the memory unit to be a phrase unit or a word, it is possible to increase the variation of the speech to be reproduced depending on the combination. Also, by converting the speech message stored in the memory unit into a PCM speech message that can be converted into a voice message by performing digital-to-analog conversion, the memory capacity is increased, but it is not necessary to perform speech synthesis processing. Further, the place where the start command of the message reproducing function described here is placed is not limited to the charging sequence, but may be, for example, a notification timing of a schedule function, an alarm function, or the like.

The present invention will be described in more detail. According to the first aspect, the portable terminal has a storage unit for storing various parameter data such as a program and transmission / reception records required for the operation and a control unit for controlling the operation of the internal circuit, and performs voice or data In the portable terminal that performs transmission and reception of the message, the dialogue message is stored in the storage unit, and upon charging, when the control unit detects the message reproduction command, the control unit analyzes the various parameters and performs the storage based on the analysis result. The dialogue message is selected from the means, and the dialogue message is configured to be played audibly.

[0007] In the second aspect, the portable terminal device includes a storage unit for holding programs and data required for the operation, a control unit for controlling various operations, and a voice loudspeaker. Alternatively, in a portable terminal that transmits and receives data, the storage unit holds at least one or more text-format dialogue messages, and when the control unit detects a message playback command during a charging operation, the control unit stores the text message. An arbitrary text-format speech message is selected by the means, the control means converts the message into a voice message, converts the message into a voice message, and the voice message means reproduces the voice message.

[0008] In the third aspect, the portable terminal device includes a storage unit for holding programs and data required for the operation, a control unit for controlling various operations, and a voice loudspeaker. Alternatively, in a portable terminal for exchanging data, a speech synthesizing processing means for converting text format data into speech data is provided, and the storage means has at least one
When the control means detects a message reproduction command during the charging operation, the control means selects an arbitrary text-form speech message from the storage means, and the speech synthesis processing means. The processing is performed to convert the selected text-format speech message into a voice message to convert it into a voice message, and the voice message is reproduced by the voice loudspeaker.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the voice message playback method, a step of detecting a playback command and a step of selecting a speech message stored in the storage means by the control unit when the message playback command is detected. And reproducing the selected speech message by voice. In the fourth invention, a step of analyzing various parameters stored in the storage means is provided when the message reproduction command is detected, and the step of selecting the speech message is performed based on an analysis result of the various parameters. The step of selecting the speech message stored in the means by the control unit and reproducing the speech message by voice converts the speech message into speech by processing the speech message by the speech synthesis processing unit.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings by using some embodiments. First Embodiment A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of a portable terminal according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, the portable terminal is provided with a wireless means 7 and a code decoding processing means 8 as means for performing decoding processing on a wireless signal received by the antenna 6 to obtain received data including sound data. An antenna 6 for transmitting and receiving radio waves is connected to radio means 7 for converting transmission / reception data and a radio signal, and the radio means 7 is connected to code decoding processing means 8 for converting transmission / reception data and a voice signal. A microphone 9 and a receiver (receiver) 10 are connected to the codec 8. The wireless unit 7 and the code decoding processing unit 8 are controlled by the control unit 1. The control unit 1 includes a display unit 3, an input unit 4, a memory unit 2 for storing programs and various data necessary for controlling main operations, and a speaker 5 for outputting a voice message. Connected as This speaker 5 can be used as a speaker that generates a ringtone. Further, a charging means 11 for charging the battery is connected to the control unit 1, and a rechargeable battery 12 is connected.

The memory section 2 stores various parameters including transmission / reception log data. For example, the transmission log data is the number of outgoing calls, the outgoing time, the call time, and the like to each other, and the received log data is also the number of incoming calls, the incoming time, the call time, and the like. In addition, personal information such as a schedule, date / time / day of the week data, and the like are also included in the various log data. Further, various functions realized by the mobile terminal in the future, for example, information such as position information data indicating own current position are also included.

In the present embodiment, the memory unit 2 stores at least one or more speech messages prepared in a text format for reproducing a message. The control unit 1 analyzes various parameters, selects at least one message from the speech messages stored in the memory unit 2 based on the analysis result, and performs a speech synthesis process on the selected message. A function is provided for outputting from the speaker 5 as audio output. In addition, the control unit 1 monitors whether a message playback command is present in the charging operation sequence, and when the charging state is reached,
The timer operates and has a function of monitoring a message reproduction command output at a predetermined time. That is, a message playback command is added to some commands in the charging operation sequence, and a function for detecting that this is output, a timer operates when the battery is charged, and a message playback command output when a predetermined time is reached. Has the ability to detect. By detecting this message reproduction command, the control unit 1 analyzes various parameters.

Next, the operation of the main part of the present invention will be described with reference to the operation flowchart of FIG. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment of the portable terminal according to the present invention. In step 100, the control unit 1 sets the
When the charging voltage is detected by connecting a C adapter, etc.,
The control unit 1 starts charging the battery unit 12 using the charging unit 11. Here, the charging was started on June 30
It is 7:00 pm on Friday (Friday). The charging operation is performed according to a charging operation sequence.
At 01, the control unit 1 monitors whether or not a message reproduction command is present in the charging operation sequence, and detects the presence of the message reproduction command when it is present. The message playback command activates a timer by a charging operation, outputs a message playback command at a predetermined time,
The control unit 1 may detect this. When the control unit 1 detects a message reproduction command during execution of the charging operation sequence,
In step 102, the control unit 1 reads and analyzes various parameters including at least transmission / reception log data stored in the memory unit 2. In step 103, the control unit 1 selects an optimal text-format speech message from at least one text-form speech message stored in the memory unit 2 for a situation assumed based on the read various parameters. Is read from the memory unit 2. As various parameters read here,
If there are "no transmission record" and "no reception record",
From the memory unit 2, a text-format dialogue message “Did you talk to someone today? Friends are important.” Is selected and read into the control unit 1. "Friday""7pm:
If there is "00", a text-format dialogue message such as "Is there any plan for Friday?" Is read into the control unit 1. In step 104, the selected text-format dialog message is subjected to voice synthesis processing in the control unit 1, converted into an analog voice message, and reproduced in step 105 by the speaker 5. In step 106, when a series of message playback processes is completed, the control unit 1 checks the state of charge of the battery unit 12,
If the charging is completed, the charging operation and the message reproducing process are ended.

If the charging is not completed, the charging operation is continued. When the charging operation is continued, monitoring of the next message reproduction command by the action of the timer or the next message reproduction command by the additional command is performed. If there is a message playback command, the control unit 1 detects the next message playback command, and if the message playback command is detected, performs the same processing from step 102.
Play the message. If the message reproduction command is not detected in step 101, the detection is continued until the charging is completed, and the charging operation and the message reproducing process are completed when the charging is completed.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the portable terminal according to the present invention. In the first embodiment, the control unit 1 performs a process of converting a text-format speech message into an analog voice message. However, in the present embodiment, a speech synthesis processing unit is provided as a different block from the control unit 1. Thus, the voice synthesis processing is separated from the control unit 1, and the processing load on the control unit 1 is reduced. Therefore, the circuit configuration of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 3 has a configuration in which a speech synthesis processing unit 13 for performing speech synthesis processing is added to the circuit configuration of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 1 used in the first embodiment. ing.

Hereinafter, the operation of the portable terminal will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second embodiment of the portable terminal according to the present invention. Step 100
Then, when the control unit 1 detects the charging voltage by mounting on a charging stand, connecting an AC adapter, or the like, the control unit 1 starts charging operation of the battery unit 12 using the charging unit 11. Here, it is assumed that charging was started at 7:00 pm on Friday, June 30. The charging operation is performed according to a charging operation sequence.
Has a function of monitoring whether a message playback command is present in the charging operation sequence, and a function of monitoring a message playback command output when a predetermined time is reached when a charging state is reached. .

When the control unit 1 detects a message reproduction command during the execution of the charging operation sequence, the control unit 1 reads various parameters including at least transmission / reception log data stored in the memory unit 2 at step 102 and analyzes the parameters. Do. In step 103, the control unit 1 selects an optimal text-format speech message from at least one text-form speech message stored in the memory unit 2 for a situation assumed based on the read various parameters. Is read from the memory unit 2. Assuming that there are “no transmission record” and “no reception record” as the various parameters read here, “from today,
Did you talk to anyone? Friends are important. Is selected and read into the control unit 1. Further, assuming that “Friday” and “7:00 pm” occur, the text-format dialogue message “Do you have any plans for Friday?” Is read and read on control day 1. In step 200, the selected text-format speech message is sent to the speech synthesis processing unit 13 and subjected to speech synthesis processing to be converted into an analog speech message. In step 105, the message is reproduced by the speaker 5. At step 106, when a series of message playback processing is completed, the control unit 1 checks the state of charge of the battery unit 12, and when charging is completed, ends the charging operation and the message playback processing.
If the charging has not been completed, the charging operation is continued. When the charging operation is continued, the control unit 1 detects the next message reproduction command, and when the message reproduction command is detected, performs the same processing from step 102 to reproduce the message.

If no message reproduction command is detected in step 101, the detection is continued until the charging is completed, and the charging operation and the message reproducing process are completed when the charging is completed.

In the above description, the dialog message stored in the memory unit 2 has been described as text format data. However, for example, PCM format data or data in other formats may be used. Also, a method other than the voice synthesis processing may be used as a method of converting the voice message into an analog voice message. Also, the speech message stored in the memory unit 2 may be stored not as a sentence but as a phrase or a word, and a speech message may be created by combining these. Further, the place where the start command of the message reproducing function described here is placed is not limited to the charging sequence, but may be, for example, a notification timing of a schedule function, an alarm function, or the like.

[0020]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to analyze various parameters and output a speech message selected based on the results as speech.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of a portable terminal according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a first embodiment of the operation of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a second embodiment of the operation of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 3;

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Antenna, 2 ... Memory part, 3 ... Display part, 4 ... Input means, 5 ... Speaker, 6 ... Antenna, 7 ... Wireless means, 8 ...
Code decoding processing means, 9: microphone, 10: receiver, 11
... charging means, 12 ... battery unit, 13 ... voice synthesis processing unit.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Akio Shinagawa 1410 Inada, Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki F-term in Digital Media Products Division, Hitachi, Ltd. 5D045 AB04 5K027 AA11 BB01 FF28 GG04 HH01 HH19 HH26

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A portable terminal having storage means for holding programs required for operation and various parameter data such as transmission / reception records and a control unit for controlling the operation of an internal circuit, for transmitting and receiving voice or data. In the device, a speech message is stored in the storage means, and upon charging, the control unit, upon detecting a message reproduction command, analyzes the various parameters and selects a speech message from the storage means based on the analysis result. The speech message is reproduced by voice. 2. A portable terminal for transmitting and receiving voice or data, comprising: storage means for holding programs and data required for operation, control means for controlling various operations, and voice loudspeaker means. In the storage means, at least one text-form speech message is stored in the storage means, and when the control means detects a message reproduction command during a charging operation, the control means transmits an arbitrary text-form speech message from the storage means. A portable terminal device, wherein the voice message is converted by the control means into a voice message by the control means, and the voice message is reproduced by the voice loudspeaker means. 3. A portable terminal which includes storage means for holding programs and data required for operation, control means for controlling various operations, and voice loudspeaker means for transmitting and receiving voice or data. A voice synthesizing means for converting text format data into voice data, storing at least one or more text format speech messages in the storage means, wherein the control means detects a message reproduction command during a charging operation. Then, the control means selects an arbitrary text-format speech message from the storage means, performs a process of converting the selected text-form speech message into a voice message by the voice synthesis processing means, and converts the text-format speech message into a voice message, A portable terminal device for reproducing a voice message from the voice loudspeaker. 4. A step of starting charging, a step of detecting a message reproduction command by the control unit at the time of charging, and, when the message reproduction command is detected, the dialogue message stored in the storage means is transmitted to the control unit. A voice message reproducing method, comprising: a step of selecting; and a step of reproducing the selected speech message by voice. 5. The voice message reproducing method according to claim 4, further comprising a step of analyzing various parameters stored in the storage means when the message reproducing instruction is detected, and the step of selecting the speech message is performed by The step of selecting the speech message stored in the storage means based on the analysis results of the various parameters by the control unit and playing back the speech message by voice is performed by processing the speech message by the speech synthesis processing unit. A method for reproducing a voice message, comprising converting a message into voice.