JP2003131697A - Message memory device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a message memory device which simply records, reproduces and transmits a message. SOLUTION: A message inputted into a microphone 1 is converted into analog electric signals and amplified by an amplifier 2. When a recording operation is executed by an external switch operating section 5, the analog electric signals are converted into digital electric signals in a recording section 3a. The converted vice signals are stored in an FROM 3c by recording/reproducing control section 3d. When a reproducing operation is conducted for an arbitrary message by the section 5, the message in digital electric signals read from the FROM 3c by the section 3d is converted into analog electric signals from the digital electric signals by a reproducing section 3b and outputted from a speaker 4 as voice signals. When an erasing operation of an arbitrary message is conducted by the section 5, the message stored in the FROM 3c is erased by the section 3d.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a message memo device for storing and reproducing a message at home.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Messages between family members have recently been carried out by having a direct conversation with a mobile phone or using the mail function of the mobile phone due to the spread of mobile phones. However, many housewives and children do not have communication means such as mobile phones,
In many cases, the notes are still sandwiched between magnets in the refrigerator. Recently, a refrigerator with a message memo function that allows voice recording and playback on the door has also been released.

[0003]

However, the use of a mobile phone requires a monthly fee, and writing a memo is troublesome. Also, not all refrigerators have a message memo function, and refrigerators with a message memo function are not common.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a message memo device capable of easily recording / reproducing a message and transmitting it.

[0005]

According to the invention of claim 1, voice input means for inputting a message by voice, message storage means for storing the message input by the voice input means,
Message reproducing means for reproducing the message stored in the message storing means, message erasing means for erasing the message stored in the message storing means, and voice output means for outputting the message reproduced by the message reproducing means as voice. Switch operating means for operating each of the above-mentioned means.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a human body detection sensor for detecting the presence of a person, and the message storage means stores a message when the human body detection sensor detects the presence of a person. When there is a message, it is provided with a notifying means for notifying that there is a message.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a human body detection sensor for detecting the presence of a person is provided, and the message storage means stores a message when the human body detection sensor detects the presence of a person. When the message is reproduced, the message reproducing means reproduces the message.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in any one of the first to third aspects of the invention, an outlet cap for connecting to an outlet for outputting a commercial power source is provided, and the power is supplied from the outlet. .

A fifth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, a battery is built in and power is supplied from the battery.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the size of the main body is formed to be an integral multiple of the standardized unit module size of the embedded wiring device. And

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) As shown in the block circuit diagram of FIG. 1, a message memo device A of this embodiment has a microphone 1, an amplifier 2, and a microphone, which are voice input means for inputting a message by voice. A recording / playback IC 3 including a message storage unit for storing the message input by 1; a message playback unit for playing back the message stored in the message storage unit; and a message deletion unit for deleting the message stored in the message storage unit, The speaker 4 which is a voice output means for outputting the reproduced message as a voice signal, the external switch operation part 5 which is a switch operation means for performing an operation such as recording, reproduction, and deletion of the message, and the external switch operation part 5 are outputs. The operation control unit 6 which controls the operation signal and inputs it to the recording / playback IC 3, and the recording / playback IC 3 and the operation control unit 6 etc. by converting the power supply of the AC power supply 9 into a power supply suitable for the operation. Composed supply to the power supply circuit 7. Here, the recording / playback IC 3 includes a recording section 3a, a playback section 3b, a FROM 3c (flash ROM), and a recording / playback section.
And a reproduction control unit 3d.

Next, the operation of the message memo device A of this embodiment will be described. The message input to the microphone 1 is converted into an analog electric signal and amplified by the amplifier 2. When a recording operation is performed by the external switch operation unit 5, a signal is input via the operation control unit 6 to the recording / playback control unit 3d, and the recording unit 3a converts the analog electric signal into a digital electric signal. The recorded audio signal is stored in the FROM 3c by the recording / playback control unit 3d. In this embodiment, the FROM 3c can store up to three messages for 20 seconds, like the answering machine function of a mobile phone.

When a reproduction operation of an arbitrary message is performed by the external switch operation unit 5, a signal for performing a reproduction operation is input to the recording / reproduction control unit 3d via the operation control unit 6, and the recording / reproduction control unit is performed. The message of the digital electric signal read from the FROM 3c by 3d is converted from the digital electric signal to the analog electric signal by the reproducing unit 3b and output from the speaker 4 as an audio signal.

Further, when the external switch operating unit 5 performs an erasing operation for an arbitrary message, a signal for performing the erasing operation is input to the recording / playback control unit 3d via the operation control unit 6, and the recording / playback control unit is operated. The message stored in the FROM 3c by 3d is erased.

Next, FIG. 2 shows a front view when the message memo device A of this embodiment is actually constructed. The message memo device A and the lighting switch 20 are attached to an opening portion of a mounting frame (not shown) having three opening portions to which standardized wiring equipment having a unit size of 1 unit can be mounted. A decorative plate 21 is attached to the front surface of the kitchen, the entrance, the living room, or the like, which is fixed to the easily visible wall surface. Further, the lighting switch 20 is for turning on / off the lighting equipment such as the kitchen, the entrance, or the living room, and there are many occasions to leave a message when the lighting of the room is switched off when leaving the room or when going out. If the message memo device A and the lighting switch 20 are mounted side by side in this way, it is not necessary to move to leave a message,
The usability can be improved.

Here, this mounting frame is a mounting frame used when constructing an embedded wiring device, and the dimension of the lighting switch 20 in the lateral direction is such that up to three can be mounted on this mounting frame. The dimension of the lighting switch 20 according to the present embodiment in the lateral direction is approximately 3 times the dimension of the mounting frame opening in the longitudinal direction.
It is one-third the size.

The message memo device A has a size in which two illumination switches 20 each having a module size of 1 unit are arranged in the lateral direction, and can be easily mounted side by side with the illumination switch 20 in the mounting frame. The decorative plate 21 is arranged on the lower end side of the opening, and the lighting switch 20 is arranged on the upper end side.

On the front surface of the message memo device A, a microphone 1 and a speaker 4 are arranged on the upper side, and below the microphone 1 and the speaker 4, a liquid crystal section 10 for displaying a recording status of the message memo is arranged. , 2 and 3 correspond to one message each (that is, 3 messages can be recorded), and the highlighted numbers (1, 2 in Fig. 2) indicate that there is a message. Shows. On the lower side, the external switch operation unit 5 is arranged, and is provided with a record button 5a, a feed button 5b, an erase button 5c, and a play button 5d.

Next, the operation of the message memo device A of this embodiment will be described. When recording a message, the number which is not reversed among the numbers 1 to 3 of the liquid crystal part 10 (the number which is not recorded) is selected by pressing the feed button 5b (the liquid crystal part 10 is pressed each time the feed button 5b is pressed). 1 to 3) can be sequentially selected), and the message is recorded by pressing the record button and bringing the mouth close to the microphone 1.

When the message is recorded, the lamp 5e at the substantially center of the reproduction button 5d is turned on to notify the home or the like who has returned home of the message. To play back the message,
By pushing the reversed number (recorded number) of the numbers 1 to 3 of the liquid crystal unit 10 by pressing the button 5b to select the message to be heard, and then pressing the play button 5d,
The message is reproduced from the speaker 4.

Further, when erasing a message, the feed button 5b is pressed to select an unnecessary message number out of the numbers 1 to 3 of the liquid crystal section 10 and then the delete button 5c is pressed to erase the message. can do.

By attaching this message memo device A to a wall which is easily noticeable, such as a kitchen, a front door or a living room,
You can hear the message as soon as you return home, and Fig. 3 shows the usage status when it is installed on the wall of the entrance.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the message can be recorded, reproduced, and erased by a simple operation, and the trouble of writing a memo can be eliminated. Further, even if the message memo device A and the illumination switch 20 are integrally configured, the same effect can be obtained.

(Embodiment 2) A message memo device A of this embodiment is shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 as a block circuit diagram and a front view when the message memo device A is actually installed.
The message memo device A according to the first embodiment is provided with the sensor detection unit 8. The message memo device A has a size in which three wiring devices having a unit module size described in the first embodiment are arranged in the lateral direction. The sensor detection unit 8 is arranged above the microphone 1 and the speaker 4. The same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

The sensor detection section 8 includes a pyroelectric sensor 8a, an amplifier 8b, a comparator section 8c, and a signal processing section 8d, and is supplied with operating power from the power supply circuit 7.
The pyroelectric sensor 8a detects a human body by detecting infrared rays emitted from the human body. When a person enters the detection area, the output of the pyroelectric sensor 8a changes. The output of the pyroelectric sensor 8a is amplified by the amplifier 8b and compared with the threshold value by the comparator unit 8c.
It is determined that a person exists, and the signal processing unit 8d and the operation control unit 6
When a signal is input to the recording / playback control unit 3d to notify that there is a message memo and the message is stored in the FROM 3c, an electronic sound for notifying that there is a message memo by the playing unit 3b. Alternatively, a predetermined voice guidance (for example, “There is one message.”) For notifying the presence or absence of the message memo is output from the speaker 4 as a sound or a voice signal.

Alternatively, when a message is stored in the FROM 3c, the recording / playback control unit 3d controls the FROM 3c.
The message of the digital electrical signal read from the playback unit 3
Alternatively, the digital electric signal may be converted into an analog electric signal by b, and the analog electric signal may be output from the speaker 4 as an audio signal. The usage state of this embodiment is shown in FIG.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when there is a message memo when returning home, it is possible to always notify that there is a message memo or automatically reproduce the contents of the message.
Never forget to listen.

The sensor for detecting the human body is not limited to the pyroelectric sensor 8a, and the same effect as that of this embodiment can be obtained as long as it is a sensor capable of detecting the human body such as an ultrasonic sensor.

(Third Embodiment) A message memo device A of this embodiment has an outlet cap 11 and one end of the message memo device A in addition to the message memo device A of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. It has a cord 12 connected to the power supply circuit 7 and the other end connected to an outlet cap 11. The same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

When the message memo device A is attached to a new house, a power line can be arranged in advance on the back side of the wall and the power line can be connected to take power. When the message memo device A is attached to, it is difficult to arrange the power supply line on the back side of the wall or the like, and the problem is where to take the power supply.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the outlet cap 11 connected to the power supply circuit 7 of the message memo device A is plugged into the outlet 22 for outputting the commercial power supply, so that the power can be supplied to the existing house. Easy to install.

If there is no outlet near the mounting location, the battery 23 may be incorporated instead of the power supply circuit 7 and the battery 23 may be used as a power source, as shown in FIG.

The same effect can be obtained by using the message memo device A having the sensor detection unit 8 described in the second embodiment.

[0035]

According to the invention of claim 1, a voice input means for inputting a message by voice, a message storage means for storing a message input by the voice input means, and a message stored in the message storage means are provided. Message reproducing means for reproducing, message erasing means for erasing the message stored in the message storing means, voice output means for outputting the message reproduced by the message reproducing means as voice, and switches for operating the respective means. Since it is equipped with operation means, it can be attached to a wall that is easily visible, such as the kitchen, entrance, or living room, so that you can hear the message as soon as you return home, and the effect of not having to write down memos is required. is there.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a human body detection sensor for detecting the presence of a person, and the message storage means stores a message when the human body detection sensor detects the presence of a person. If there is a message memo when returning home, there is an effect of notifying that there is a message memo and not forgetting to hear it.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a human body detection sensor for detecting the presence of a person is provided, and when the human body detection sensor detects the presence of the person, the message storage means stores a message. In this case, since the message reproducing means reproduces the message, when there is a message memo when returning home, there is an effect that the message contents are automatically reproduced so that the message is not forgotten.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, an outlet cap for connecting to an outlet for outputting a commercial power source is provided, and since the power is supplied from the outlet, the outlet cap is used. By plugging it into an outlet, it has the effect that it can be powered and can be installed in an existing house.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, since the battery is built in and power is supplied from the battery, the power can be taken from the built-in battery.
This has the same effect as that of claim 4.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the size of the main body is formed to be an integral multiple of the standardized unit module size of the embedded wiring device. It can be easily installed side by side with a lighting switch formed by an integral multiple of the unit module size, and there are many opportunities to leave a message when turning off the room lighting when leaving the room or when going out, so leave a message Therefore, there is an effect that it is not necessary to move and the usability can be improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block circuit diagram showing a message memo device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view when the message memo device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is actually installed.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a usage state of the message memo device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block circuit diagram showing a message memo device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view when the message memo device according to the second embodiment of the present invention is actually installed.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a usage state of a message memo device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a first diagram showing a message memo device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG.

FIG. 8 is a second diagram showing the message memo device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

A message memo device 1 microphone 2 amplifier 3 Recording / playback IC 3a Recording section 3b playback unit 3c FROM 3d recording / playback control section 4 speakers 5 External switch operation part

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A voice input means for inputting a message by voice, a message storing means for storing a message input by the voice input means, and a message reproducing means for reproducing the message stored in the message storing means. A message erasing means for erasing the message stored in the message storing means, a voice output means for outputting the message reproduced by the message reproducing means as a voice, and a switch operating means for operating each of the means. Characteristic message memo device. 2. A human body detection sensor for detecting the presence of a person,
When the human body detection sensor detects the presence of a person, when the message storage means stores a message, a notification means for notifying that there is a message is provided.
The described message memo device. 3. A human body detection sensor for detecting the presence of a person is provided, and when the message storage means stores a message when the human body detection sensor detects the presence of a person, the message reproduction means reproduces the message. The message memo device according to claim 1, wherein 4. The message memo device according to claim 1, further comprising an outlet cap for connecting to an outlet for outputting a commercial power source, the power being supplied from the outlet. 5. The message memo device according to claim 1, which has a built-in battery and is supplied with power from the battery. 6. The message memo device according to claim 1, wherein a size of the main body is formed to be an integral multiple of a standardized unit module size of the embedded wiring device.