JP2003010558A - Sound outputting toy - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toy which can sing along a music being selected and outputted, and make the toy look like singing along the music. SOLUTION: This toy outputs a sound, and is constituted by providing an inputting means, a proximity sensor, a storage means, a sound synthesizing means, a control means, and a sound outputting means. In this case, the inputting means performs a music selection. The proximity sensor detects the approaching of a specified toy. The storage means stores a plurality of music information and sound information corresponding with the music information. The sound synthesizing means performs the sound synthesis of the music information and the sound information based on detection information of the proximity sensor. The control means transmits the synthesized sound information to the sound outputting means as a control signal. The sound outputting means performs a sound output based on the sound signal from the control means.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a toy that outputs a voice.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a voice output toy is a voice output toy in which when a player presses a switch or the like provided on the toy body, the voice information stored in a storage means or the like is reproduced according to the pressed switch. Alternatively, a plurality of sensors are provided on the toy body, and when the sensors respond, voice output is performed. That is, for example, when a toy main body is tilted, a sensor that detects the tilt detects the tilt, and a voice output toy that outputs a voice or operates corresponding to the tilt is provided. Further, there has been a voice output toy that is provided with a voice identification circuit in the toy body and outputs a voice corresponding to the recognized specific word when the specific word from the player is recognized.

However, the voice-recognition toy has been able to identify the words uttered by the player only in units of words. In addition, the toy that identifies the voice identifies the song and outputs the voice from the toy according to the identified song.
Since the structure is complicated to operate, it was very difficult to realize. Therefore, there was no toy that behaves as if karaoke.

[0004]

Therefore, according to the present invention,
In view of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology, a toy that can be sung according to the music to be selected and output is provided so that the toy looks like singing along with a song. This is an issue.

[0005]

The present invention is a toy that outputs a voice, the toy comprising input means for selecting a song, and a proximity sensor for detecting that a specific toy is brought close to the input means.
A storage unit that stores a plurality of pieces of music information and sound information corresponding thereto, a voice synthesizing unit that performs voice synthesis of the music information and the sound information based on detection information of the proximity sensor, and the synthesized voice information. The control means sends a control signal to the voice output means, and the voice output means performs voice output based on the voice signal from the control means. The voice information of the song information selected by the input means is output to the proximity means. When the sensor detects the sound information, the sound information stored in the storage means is synthesized with the music information by voice and the voice output is performed, so that the voice output according to the music can be performed.

According to the above invention, when a specific toy is brought close to a toy which is selecting a song and outputting the song, the proximity sensor detects and outputs the song and the correspondence stored in the storage means. The sound information to be reproduced can be synthesized and output.

According to the present invention, in claim 1, the control means outputs the sound information in accordance with the progress position of the music information output when the proximity sensor is detected during the music information output. Characterize.

According to the present invention described above, during voice output of a song,
When detected by the proximity sensor, the advancing position of the sound information can be variably output according to the advancing position of the music.

The present invention is characterized in that, in claim 1 or 2, the voice output toy is provided with a light output means which shines in accordance with a voice output.

According to the present invention, the operating state of the toy can be identified not only by voice but also by sight. In addition, a visual effect accompanied by light can be obtained, and a toy that the player does not get tired of can be obtained.

According to the present invention, in claim 1 to 3, the sound information corresponding to the music stored in the storage means is a singing voice corresponding to the music information.

According to the present invention described above, by converting the voice information corresponding to the music stored in the storage means into a singing voice, the toy can be expressed as if karaoke.

The present invention is characterized in that, in claims 1 to 4, a magnetic sensor is used as the proximity sensor, and a magnetic component corresponding to the magnetic sensor is internally provided in the specific toy.

According to the present invention, a magnetic sensor is used as the proximity sensor and a magnetic component is built in and used in a specific toy, so that the specific toy can be detected and operated at low cost.

According to the present invention, in the first to fifth aspects, the specific toy is formed by providing the shape of a doll, and the magnetic component is internally provided near the mouth of the doll. .

According to the present invention, the voice output toy can be made into a familiar toy by making it into a doll, and the magnetic member is provided near the mouth so that the doll can sing. It is possible to produce a live performance.

According to the present invention, in the voice output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the voice output toy is formed by imitating a shape of a microphone.

According to the present invention described above, by providing the shape of the music reproducing device in the shape of a microphone, the toy can be made to be familiar, and the doll can be reproduced as if using a microphone. can do.

In the present invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the voice output toy includes voice input means for inputting voice from a player, and music information is input by the voice synthesizing means and is input by the voice input means. A voice output toy that is characterized by synthesizing information and outputting voice.

According to the present invention, the player's own sound information (singing voice) is synthesized with the song information by the voice synthesizing means and output as voice, so that it can be used like an ordinary karaoke microphone, and the playability is improved. Can be increased.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A toy that outputs a voice, wherein the toy comprises input means for selecting a song, a proximity sensor for detecting that a specific toy is approached, a plurality of song information and sounds corresponding thereto. Storage means for storing information, voice synthesizing means for synthesizing voice information of the music information and the sound information based on the detection information of the proximity sensor, and control for sending a control signal to the voice output means of the synthesized voice information. Means, audio output means for performing audio output based on the audio signal from the control means, optical output means for emitting light in accordance with the audio output, and audio input means for inputting audio from the player. The shape was formed imitating a microphone.

The sound information corresponding to the music stored in the storage means is a singing voice corresponding to the music information, a magnetic sensor is used as the proximity sensor, and the specific toy is
A magnetic component corresponding to the magnetic sensor was internally provided.

Further, the specific toy is constructed by providing its shape in the shape of a doll, and the magnetic component is internally provided near the mouth of the doll.

[0023]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a toy body 120 which is an embodiment of the present invention. The selection information selected from the music selection switch 121 is sent to the control means 123. The proximity sensor 122 uses a magnet (magnetic) sensor that can be used at a low cost, and when a magnetic component is approached, the sensor detects it, and the detection information is sent to the control means 123. Also, the voice input means 1
Reference numeral 28 is a microphone or the like, and the voice signal input from the voice input means 128 is sent to the control means 123.

In the storage means 124, music information 124a for reproducing a music is stored in advance, and further, sound information 124b for outputting a voice corresponding to the music information 124a is stored. Although the singing voice information is stored in the sound information, a plurality of musical instrument sound information may be stored in addition to this.
The singing voice information may store a singing voice corresponding to the first lyrics and a singing voice corresponding to the second lyrics.
Further, as the plurality of musical instrument sound information, a musical instrument sound corresponding to the music such as a piano sound, a guitar sound, and a drum sound may be changed.

Further, the voice synthesizing means 123a synthesizes the voice input means 128, the music information 124a and the sound information 124b on the basis of the control information to create a voice signal. The control means 123 reads the sound signals of the music information 124a and the sound information 124b from the storage means, sends the sound signals to the voice synthesizing means 128, and when the proximity sensor is detected during the music information output, The advancing position of the sound information is changed according to the advancing position of the information output, and the voice signal is sent to the voice synthesizer. Further, the voice signal generated by the voice synthesizing means 123a is sent to the amplifier 126.

Further, the control means 123 sends a control signal for outputting light to the optical output means 125 at the same time as sending the audio signal. Also, the amplifier 1
The amplifier 26 amplifies the audio signal output from the control means 123 to an appropriate level, outputs the amplified audio signal to the speaker 127, and outputs the audio from the speaker 127.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the shape of the toy body 120 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The toy body 120 has a microphone shape. Further, although not shown, it has a power supply and a power switch. A music selection switch 121 for reproducing a music is provided along the grip in the part where the microphone is held, and a light output means (LED) 125 is provided on the circumference of a hemisphere above the microphone. There is. Although not shown, an amplifier 126 is internally provided.
Also, a speaker 127 as a voice output unit, a microphone 128 as a voice input unit, and a magnet sensor 1 as a proximity sensor.
22 is internally provided in the hemisphere above the microphone.

In the toy body 120, when the player selects the music selection switch 121, the corresponding music is reproduced, and the light output means (LED) 125 blinks in accordance with the sound to be reproduced. Has become. By utilizing the microphone 128 of the voice input means inscribed therein, the toy body 120 alone can be used alone or as a reproducing device and a microphone for karaoke.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the voice output toy according to the present invention. When the power of the toy body is turned on, the process proceeds to S301, the toy body is in the standby state, and S30
Go to 2. In S302, it is determined whether or not the music selection switch provided on the toy body has been input.
The process proceeds to step 301 and the standby state is entered again. If it is input, the process proceeds to S303. In S303, it is determined whether the magnet sensor has sensed. If the magnet sensor does not detect, the process proceeds to S304, and if it does, the process proceeds to S305.

In S304, only the music information stored in the storage means is output as voice, and only music is played from the speaker. At this time, if there is an input from a microphone provided in the main body of the toy, the sound of the microphone and music information are combined to output a voice. Then, it progresses to S306.

In step S305, corresponding sound information is synthesized in addition to the music information stored in the storage means, and the sound is output.
In addition to music, a singing voice flows from the speaker. At this time, if there is an input from a microphone provided in the toy main body, the sound of the microphone, music information, and sound information are combined and voice output is performed. Then, it progresses to S306.

In step S306, it is determined whether the voice output has ended. That is, it is determined whether the music is finished, and if it is not finished, the process proceeds to S303, and if it is finished, the process is finished and the toy is put in the standby state again. As a result, when the magnet sensor detects the song during reproduction, the singing voice is output, and when it is not detected, the singing voice is not output.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a usage state of the toy body 120. By making the specific toy 100 into a doll shape, it is possible to provide a voice output toy that is familiar to young players. Further, magnetic parts are internally provided near the doll mouth of the specific toy 100. By selecting any of the song selection switches 121 provided on the toy body 120, the player causes the speaker 127 to reproduce the song corresponding to the song selected by the song selection switch 121. In that state, when the specific toy 100 is brought close to it, the proximity sensor 121 provided in the toy main body 120 performs detection,
In addition to music reproduction, the toy body 120 reproduces a singing voice corresponding to the music by determining the music progression position and varying the progression position of the sound information corresponding to the song, so that the toy body 120 can play karaoke. I am supposed to do it.

The voice output toy of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

In the above example, the detection information of the proximity sensor
Although only the operation / stop is performed, it is also possible to internally provide a transmitting means for transmitting a signal to a specific toy by utilizing the detection information from the proximity sensor, and to output a voice based on the signal.
For example, if the specific toy is in the shape of a milk bottle, the voice output toy is in the shape of a doll, and the voice output toy is producing a voice such as "I want to drink milk", bring the milk bottle closer, receive a signal from the milk bottle, and Can be output. Similarly, the specific toy is shaped like a spoon, and while the voice output toy is producing a voice such as "I want to drink soup", bring the spoon closer and receive a signal from the spoon to output a "sound to drink soup". be able to.

Although the proximity sensor is used in the above embodiment,
In addition to the proximity sensor, any sensor may be used as long as it can detect the proximity of a specific toy such as infrared rays, light, sound, and contact.

[0037]

The present invention is carried out in the form as described above and has the following effects.

When a specific toy is brought close to a toy outputting a song by selecting a song, the proximity sensor detects the song, and in addition to outputting the song, synthesizes and outputs corresponding sound information stored in the storage means. It can be performed.

When the proximity sensor detects during the voice output of the music, the progress position of the sound information can be changed and output according to the progress position of the music.

According to the present invention, the operating state of the toy can be identified not only by voice but also visually. Also,
A visual effect accompanied by light can be obtained, and a toy that the player does not get tired of can be obtained.

According to the present invention, by converting the voice information corresponding to the music stored in the storage means into a singing voice, the toy can be expressed as if karaoke.

According to the present invention, by using a magnetic sensor as the proximity sensor and a magnetic component built in the specific toy and utilizing the magnetic sensor, the specific toy can be detected and operated at low cost.

According to the present invention, by making the shape of the voice output toy into a doll, it is possible to make the toy more familiar, and by providing the magnetic member in the vicinity of the mouth, the doll sings. It is possible to produce such.

According to the present invention, by providing the shape of the music reproducing device in the form of a microphone, the toy can be made familiar to the doll, and the doll produces an effect as if singing using the microphone. be able to.

According to the present invention, the player's own sound information (singing voice) is synthesized with the song information by the voice synthesizing means and output as voice, so that it can be used like an ordinary karaoke microphone, and playability is improved. Can be increased.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a basic circuit configuration of a voice output toy according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an example of a shape of a voice output toy according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the voice output toy according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an example showing a usage state of the voice output toy according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

100 specific toys 110 magnetic parts 120 toy body 121 Input means (song selection switch) 122 Proximity sensor 123 Control means 124 storage means 125 light output means 126 Amplifier 127 Audio output means (speaker) 128 voice input means (microphone)

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A toy that outputs a voice, wherein the toy comprises input means for selecting a song, a proximity sensor for detecting that a specific toy is approached, a plurality of song information, and sound information corresponding thereto. Storage means for storing, voice synthesis means for performing voice synthesis of the music information and the sound information based on detection information of the proximity sensor, and control means for sending a control signal to the voice output means of the synthesized voice information. A voice output unit that outputs a voice based on a voice signal from the control unit, outputs voice information of the music information selected by the input unit, and stores it in the storage unit when the proximity sensor detects it. A voice output toy characterized by being able to output voice according to a song by performing voice synthesis of the generated sound information with voice information and performing voice output. 2. The control means according to claim 1, wherein when the proximity sensor is detected during music piece information output, the control means outputs the sound information in accordance with a proceeding position of the music piece information output. Voice output toy. 3. The voice output toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the voice output toy is provided with a light output unit that shines in accordance with a voice output. 4. The voice output toy according to claim 1, wherein the sound information corresponding to the music stored in the storage means is a singing voice corresponding to the music information. 5. A voice output toy according to claim 1, wherein a magnetic sensor is used as the proximity sensor, and a magnetic component corresponding to the magnetic sensor is internally provided in the specific toy. 6. The audio output according to claim 1, wherein the specific toy is formed by providing a shape of a doll, and the magnetic component is internally provided near a mouth of the doll. toy. 7. The voice output toy according to claim 1, wherein the voice output toy is formed by imitating a shape of a microphone. 8. The voice output toy according to claim 1, further comprising voice input means for inputting voice from a player, the song information by the voice synthesizer and the information input by the voice input means. A voice output toy characterized by synthesizing and outputting voice.