JP2004233459A - Electronic equipment system and electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic equipment system and electronic equipment which enables efficient language learning in addition to an electronic dictionary function. <P>SOLUTION: The electronic equipment system 1 comprises a recording medium 3 having a recording part where language learning information including indexes corresponding to language information used for at least language learning is recorded, an interface part 5 where at least the recording medium 3 is loaded and unloaded, and an electronic dictionary 2 which enables at least one of audio information and video information needed for specified language learning to be outputted according to the language learning information recorded on the loaded recording medium 3, and also enables language information corresponding to an index to be outputted from a data storage part 21 when the index is included in the video information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention particularly relates to an electronic device system and an electronic device having an electronic dictionary function capable of learning a language.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when learning a language, it is necessary to prepare a language learning text and a dictionary, for example, an electronic dictionary, an electronic device for voice reproduction, and a recording medium on which a voice to be reproduced is recorded.
[0003]
Also, for the most difficult pronunciation in language, for example, an electronic device that learns by comparing the pronunciation of a sample with its own pronunciation has been considered.
(For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2000-347560 (paragraphs [0013] to [0016], FIGS. 1 and 2).
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, it is difficult to simultaneously use a language learning text and a dictionary, such as an electronic dictionary, an electronic device for voice reproduction, and a recording medium on which a voice to be reproduced is recorded, for example, when learning a language on a train.
[0006]
Furthermore, it is extremely difficult to use electronic devices for comparing pronunciation at the same time, which means that not only in trains but also on desks, each must be spread out on a desk for learning work. However, there was a problem that the efficiency was extremely poor.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide an electronic device system and an electronic device capable of efficiently performing language learning as well as an electronic dictionary function.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, an electronic apparatus system according to a main aspect of the present invention includes: (a) a recording apparatus having a recording unit in which language learning information including at least a heading corresponding to linguistic information used for language learning is recorded. (B) a storage unit for storing a plurality of pieces of language information respectively corresponding to a plurality of headings including the heading, an interface unit to which at least the first recording medium is attached and detached, and an input heading Is output from the storage unit, and based on the language learning information recorded on the first recording medium attached to the interface unit, the speech information and the image information necessary for the predetermined language learning are obtained. At least one of them is output, and when a heading is included in the image information, language information corresponding to the heading can be output from the storage unit. Characterized by comprising an electronic device having a that control means.
[0009]
Here, the heading refers to a combination of words and characters such as “sip” and “discovery”.
[0010]
According to the present invention, a first recording medium having a recording unit on which language learning information including at least a heading corresponding to linguistic information used for language learning is recorded, and an interface unit to which at least the first recording medium is attached and detached, When at least one of voice and image information required for predetermined language learning is output based on language learning information recorded on the attached first recording medium, when a headline is included in the image information An electronic device having control means capable of outputting language information corresponding to the heading from the storage unit, so that it is possible to immediately perform the necessary operation with a simple operation without inputting the heading using the input keys. Language information can be obtained, and efficient language learning can be performed.
[0011]
According to one aspect of the invention, the electronic device includes a plurality of the interface units. This makes it possible to double the acquisition of information from the recording medium and to record information from one recording medium to the other recording medium.
[0012]
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the information processing apparatus further includes a second recording medium having different recording content from the first recording medium, and the control unit includes the second recording medium mounted on the interface unit. At the same time, the new language information recorded on the second recording medium is stored in the storage unit, and when a heading is included in the image information, the new language information corresponding to the heading is stored. It is characterized by comprising means for outputting from the storage unit. Thereby, even if the storage capacity that can be stored is small, various kinds of linguistic information can be read from the recording medium and used as linguistic information corresponding to the index, and the load on the storage unit of the electronic device can be reduced.
[0013]
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control means may store a plurality of pieces of language information stored in a storage unit of the electronic device in language learning information recorded on the first recording medium or the second recording medium. Alternatively, there is provided a means for editing based on language information. Thereby, it is possible to freely edit a plurality of pieces of linguistic information stored in the storage unit and to register new linguistic information, and it becomes possible to edit, for example, turning an important vocabulary red based on the linguistic information, Language learning according to the scholastic ability of the user becomes possible.
[0014]
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit includes a unit that newly creates language information or language learning information based on the plurality of pieces of language information or language learning information recorded on the first recording medium. And a third recording medium capable of recording new linguistic information or language learning information created by the creating means. As a result, it is possible to freely create language information or language learning information and to record and save the language information or language learning information on a recording medium. Becomes possible.
[0015]
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device includes a voice input unit configured to convert a voice input during language learning into an electric signal, and converts voice information based on the electric signal converted by the voice input unit into a predetermined language. Means for comparing with information or language learning information and outputting the result. Thus, for example, the efficiency of language learning can be improved by comparing the voiceprint of one's own with the voiceprint of the model and displaying an image.
[0016]
An electronic device according to another aspect of the present invention is an electronic device in which a first recording medium having a recording unit in which language learning information including at least a heading corresponding to linguistic information used for language learning is recorded is detachable. A storage unit for storing a plurality of language information respectively corresponding to a plurality of headings including the heading, an interface unit to which at least the first recording medium is attached / detached, and a language corresponding to the input heading Information is output from the storage unit, and at least one of voice information and image information required for predetermined language learning based on language learning information recorded on the first recording medium attached to the interface unit. Control means for causing the storage unit to output language information corresponding to the heading when the heading is included in the image information. Characterized in that it Bei.
[0017]
The present invention has a storage unit that stores a plurality of pieces of linguistic information corresponding to a plurality of headings, and a unit that can output the linguistic information corresponding to the input heading from the storage unit. The language information corresponding to the input heading can be output to a liquid crystal display unit or the like, and the dictionary function can be performed regardless of the location.
[0018]
Further, since at least one of voice and image information necessary for predetermined language learning is output based on language learning information recorded on the first recording medium mounted on the interface unit, a liquid crystal display unit or the like is provided. For example, the content of a language learning text is displayed as image information, and a sound can be simultaneously heard through headphones or the like, so that language learning can be performed regardless of location.
[0019]
Further, a control means is provided which can output image information displayed on a liquid crystal display section or the like, for example, when a predetermined headline is included in the text, language information corresponding to the headline from the storage section. Therefore, the necessary linguistic information can be immediately obtained by a simple operation without inputting the heading one by one using the input keys, and efficient language learning can be performed.
[0020]
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of the interface units are provided. This makes it possible to double the acquisition of information from the recording medium and to record information from one recording medium to the other.
[0021]
According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the second recording medium having a different recording content from the first recording medium is mounted on the interface unit, the control unit records on the second recording medium. Means for storing the new language information obtained in the storage unit, and outputting the new language information corresponding to the heading from the storage unit when a heading is included in the image information. It is characterized. Thereby, even if the storage capacity that can be stored is small, various kinds of linguistic information can be read from the recording medium and used as linguistic information corresponding to the index, and the load on the storage unit of the electronic device can be reduced.
[0022]
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control means may store the plurality of pieces of linguistic information stored in the storage unit into language learning information or linguistic information recorded on the first recording medium or the second recording medium. And means for editing based on the Thereby, it is possible to freely edit a plurality of pieces of linguistic information stored in the storage unit and to register new linguistic information, and it becomes possible to edit, for example, turning an important vocabulary red based on the linguistic information, Language learning according to the scholastic ability of the user becomes possible.
[0023]
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit includes a unit that newly creates language information or language learning information based on the plurality of pieces of language information or language learning information recorded on the first recording medium. And means for recording the new linguistic information or language learning information created by the creating means on a recordable third recording medium. This makes it possible to freely create linguistic information or language learning and record and save the linguistic information or language learning information on a recording medium. It becomes possible.
[0024]
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a voice input unit that converts voice input during the language learning into an electric signal, and converts voice information based on the electrical signal converted by the voice input unit into predetermined linguistic information or language information. Means for comparing with the learning information and outputting the result. Thereby, for example, the efficiency of language learning can be improved by comparing the voiceprint of one's own with the voiceprint of the model and displaying an image.
[0025]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the embodiments below, an electronic dictionary will be mainly described as an example of an electronic device system, but the present invention is not limited to this.
[0026]
1 is a schematic external view of an electronic device system according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of an electronic dictionary, FIG. 3 is a block diagram mainly showing a control unit of the electronic dictionary, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an operation example of the device system, and FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a screen example on the electronic dictionary display surface.
[0027]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the electronic device system 1 includes, for example, an electronic dictionary 2 and a recording medium 3 detachable from the electronic dictionary 2.
[0028]
Here, the recording medium refers to a recording medium using, for example, a flash memory as a recording element (hereinafter, simply referred to as a “recording medium”).
[0029]
The electronic dictionary 2 is configured, for example, to be entirely folded as shown in FIG. A control unit 6 for controlling input / output and selection of information; a power supply unit 7 for supplying power to each unit of the electronic dictionary 2;
[0030]
The input / output unit 4 includes, for example, an input key 9 for inputting a heading character and the like, an image display device 10 for displaying text information of language information and language learning information, and a voice for outputting a sound such as a model pronunciation for language learning. An output device 11, a pointing device 12 for controlling a pointer or the like in an image, and a rotary dial 13 for easily retrieving language information while holding the electronic dictionary 2 with one hand are provided.
[0031]
The input keys 9 include, for example, character keys 9a for inputting characters such as headings, and selection keys 9b for selecting various functions.
[0032]
The image display device 10 is formed such that a display surface 10a is located on the inner surface on one side of the electronic dictionary 2 that can be folded, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, for example, and a color liquid crystal display device is used. Has been.
[0033]
The audio output device 11 has, for example, a speaker 11a built in above the selection key 9b on the main body side of the electronic dictionary 2 which is not foldable as shown in FIGS. Since the output terminals 14 are provided on the two side surfaces, headphones 15 (not shown) can be connected to listen to sound.
[0034]
Further, the sound output device 11 may be provided with a pitch control so that the sound can be speed-controlled and can be heard with a natural sound.
[0035]
Further, a noise canceling circuit is provided in the audio output device 11 so that the noise canceling function can be supplied from the power supply unit 7 so that the headphone 15 has a noise canceling function, thereby canceling out ambient noise in a noisy train. You may make it do. As a result, clear voice can be heard in any place and the battery unit for noise cancellation can be omitted, so that the weight and cost can be reduced.
[0036]
The pointing device 12 is a cursor operation mechanism, for example, a trackball type or a slide pad type.
[0037]
The rotary dial 13 can easily retrieve language information and the like by rotating the dial with a finger without using the character keys 9a. Thus, for example, even a three-year-old child or a four-year-old child can easily select a target word simply by turning the dial while looking at the display surface 10a, and it is possible to expand the range of learners.
[0038]
For example, as shown in FIG. 2, two interface units 5 are arranged on the side surface in parallel, and each has a memory slot 17 so that the recording medium 3 can be freely attached and detached. Thereby, for example, two recording media 3 can be loaded simultaneously, and the function of the electronic device system 1 can be further expanded.
[0039]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, the control unit 6 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 18 for performing calculations and controls, and temporarily stores headings, linguistic information, language learning information, various data, software, and the like as necessary. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 19, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 20, a data storage unit 21, and a software storage unit in which various software are stored for recording and controlling the electronic dictionary 2 as an electronic device more smoothly. 24 are provided.
[0040]
Here, the language information corresponding to each of the plurality of headings is stored in advance in the data storage unit 21 as dictionary data 22 such as, for example, English characters of an English-Japanese dictionary and its Japanese translation. It is stored as progress data 23 each time it ends.
[0041]
The software storage unit 24 has an information reading mechanism 25, an image output mechanism 26, an audio output mechanism 27, a dictionary function mechanism 28, an information writing mechanism 29, and the like.
[0042]
Here, the information reading mechanism 25 determines under control of the CPU 18 whether or not the recording medium 3 is mounted on the memory slot 17, and when it is determined that the recording medium 3 is mounted, the information is further recorded on the recording medium 3. Read information.
[0043]
Further, when the CPU 18 transmits, for example, a heading in English characters as information by the CPU 18, the information reading mechanism 25 selects and reads corresponding language information, for example, a Japanese translation from the dictionary data 22 of the data storage unit 21.
[0044]
The image output mechanism 26 receives the input information input from the input keys 9 and the like under the control of the CPU 18 and the image information sent from the information reading mechanism 25 and the dictionary function mechanism 28 to the image display device 10 as, for example, character information. hand over.
[0045]
Further, the audio output mechanism 27 transfers the audio information recorded under the control of the CPU 18, for example, recorded on the recording medium 3, to the audio output device 11 in accordance with the screen information.
[0046]
The dictionary function mechanism 28 determines whether or not the dictionary function is selected under the control of the CPU 18 based on information input from, for example, the input keys 9 and the like. Identify headings.
[0047]
Further, the information writing mechanism 29 newly converts language information and the like input to the electronic dictionary 2 by the input keys 9 and the recording medium 3 under the control of the CPU 18 into the dictionary data 22 of the data storage unit 21 and other recording mediums 3 and the like. To record.
[0048]
Further, the power supply unit 7 includes a power switch 30 and a dry cell, for example.
[0049]
Next, the operation of the electronic device system 1 which is the electronic device configured as described above will be described focusing on its language learning.
[0050]
First, a recording medium 3 on which language information such as text information and voice information are recorded in advance for language learning information such as radio English conversation is inserted into a memory slot 17 as shown in FIG.
[0051]
Next, when the power is turned on by the power switch 30 of the electronic dictionary 2 (ST101), the CPU 18 causes the information reading mechanism 25 to determine whether or not the recording medium 3 is mounted in the memory slot 17 (ST102).
[0052]
Here, when it is determined that the recording medium 3 is loaded in the memory slot 17, the type and content of the recording medium 3 are read by the information reading mechanism 25 (ST103). For example, if the type is language learning information, the CPU 18 causes the image output mechanism 26 to display the text information of the radio English conversation on the display surface 10a, and causes the audio output mechanism 27 to output the audio information via the speaker 11a ( ST104).
[0053]
When the recording medium 3 is mounted in the memory slot 17, the memory slot 17 converts the pressing of the recording medium 3 into an electric signal and transmits the information to the information reading mechanism 25 under the control of the CPU 18. May be determined that the recording medium 3 is mounted, and the information reading mechanism 25 may read the type and content of the recording medium 3.
[0054]
The CPU 18 allows the image output mechanism 26 and the audio output mechanism 27 to display, for example, the first screen of the radio English conversation on the display surface 10a and output the sound corresponding to the image via the speaker 11a, thereby starting from the beginning.
[0055]
Further, the CPU 18 reads the progress information of the previous language learning from the progress data 23 of the data storage unit 21 by, for example, operating an indicator or the like on the display surface 10a or by the information reading mechanism 25, and easily reads the progress information of the previous language learning. You can get it started.
[0056]
Here, in the case of a disk medium, if a cue review (fast forward / rewind with audio) is performed, a time lag until the disk rotation occurs, so that no audio or the like is output quickly, but an IC (Integrated Circuit) medium. According to the recording medium 3, the response is extremely fast, and efficient language learning can be performed.
[0057]
Thus, language learning is started (ST105).
[0058]
Next, an operation in the case where the Japanese translation of the word "sip" displayed on the display surface 10a during language learning is unknown will be described.
[0059]
At any time during the language learning, for example, if the user designates a heading which is the word "sip" displayed on the display surface 10a with the pointing device 12 and presses the selection key 9b, the information is transmitted to the controlled dictionary function mechanism 28 of the CPU 18. The dictionary function 28 determines that the dictionary function is used and the target is the word "sip" (ST106, ST107).
[0060]
Then, the CPU 18 passes information indicating that the dictionary function is used and the target is the word “sip” to the information reading mechanism 25, and the information reading mechanism 25 stores “sip” in the dictionary data 22 in the data storage unit 21. It is determined whether there is language information corresponding to the headline (ST108).
[0061]
When it is determined that the information is present in the information reading mechanism 25, the CPU 18 reads the language information from the dictionary data 22 (ST109), and transfers the language information to the image output mechanism 26.
[0062]
The CPU 18 causes the image output mechanism 26 to display the image information of the language information on the display surface 10a of the image display device 10 as shown in FIG. 5, for example (ST110).
[0063]
Thus, even if another recording medium 3 on which linguistic information is newly recorded is not mounted in the memory slot 17 of the electronic dictionary 2, the abundant linguistic information originally stored in the data storage unit 21 can be utilized as a dictionary function. Then, the meaning of a word or the like can be easily checked with one electronic device system 1 during language learning, and the efficiency and simplification of language learning can be improved.
[0064]
Next, the CPU 18 causes the dictionary function mechanism 28 to determine whether to continue using the dictionary function (ST111). For example, using the dictionary function, language information is displayed on the display surface 10a. If there is no input after a predetermined time has elapsed, it is determined that the dictionary function is not to be used, and the display returns to the original language learning screen and returns to the language learning screen. Learning may be continued (ST112).
[0065]
Further, when all the language learning programs are completed or when the language learning is stopped with the selection key 9b, the language learning is completed (ST113).
[0066]
At this time, when the language learning is completed halfway, the CPU 18 can record the language learning progress data in the progress data 23 of the data storage unit 21 for the next time. Then, when continuing the next language learning, the CPU 18 first selects the continuation with the selection key 9b, for example, and causes the information reading mechanism 25 to read the progress data of the previous language learning from the progress data 23 of the data storage unit 21, From there, you can start language learning.
[0067]
Further, the electronic dictionary 2 can be used as an original dictionary function without mounting any recording medium 3 in the memory slot 17. For example, when the information reading mechanism 25 determines that the recording medium 3 is not mounted in ST102, the CPU 18 determines that the recording medium 3 is to be used as a dictionary, and transfers the information to the dictionary function mechanism 28 (ST114).
[0068]
Then, the CPU 18 selects the English-Japanese dictionary by the selection key 9b or the like, and inputs, for example, “sip” by the character key 9a and specifies the target (ST107), and transmits the information to the information reading mechanism 25.
[0069]
Further, when the information reading mechanism 25 determines that the language information corresponding to the heading “sip” is present in the dictionary data 22 of the data storage unit 21 (ST108), the CPU 18 sets the information reading mechanism 25 to the corresponding language information. Is read (ST109), for example, and transferred to the image output mechanism 26 as image information.
[0070]
Then, CPU 18 causes image output mechanism 26 to send image information such as a Japanese translation of “sip” to image display device 10 and display the content on display surface 10a (ST110).
[0071]
Thereafter, the CPU 18 causes the dictionary function mechanism 28 to determine whether to use the dictionary function (ST111). For example, when a predetermined time has elapsed without any input, it is determined that the dictionary function is not to be used, and the dictionary function is terminated. You may do it.
[0072]
Further, when the information reading mechanism 25 determines in the step ST108 that the dictionary data 22 of the data storage unit 21 does not include the language information corresponding to the heading “sip”, for example, the recording medium 3 attached to the memory slot 17 is determined. The information reading mechanism 25 determines whether or not there is any language information (ST115).
[0073]
Thereby, when it is determined that there is language information in the recording medium 3, the CPU 18 further causes the information reading mechanism 25 to determine whether there is language information corresponding to the heading "sip" (ST117). When it is determined by the information reading mechanism 25 that the language information is present, the language information is read by the information reading mechanism 25. For example, the read language information is transferred to the image output mechanism 26 as image information. Since the operation is the same as when there is language information corresponding to the dictionary data 22, such as displaying the content on the surface 10a (ST110), the description is omitted.
[0074]
On the other hand, the CPU 18 determines whether there is no linguistic information in the recording medium 3 by the information reading mechanism 25 in ST115, or there is some linguistic information in the recording medium 3 in ST117, but the linguistic information corresponding to the heading "sip" If it is determined that the language information is not present, for example, information that there is no language information is transmitted to the image output mechanism 26, and the image output mechanism 26 causes the image display device 10 to display an error on the display surface 10a (ST116).
[0075]
Accordingly, the CPU 18 causes the dictionary function mechanism 28 to determine whether to use the dictionary function continuously (ST118). For example, when a predetermined time has elapsed without any input, it is determined that the dictionary function is not to be used, and the dictionary function is terminated. You may make it do.
[0076]
If the dictionary function mechanism 28 is newly input by the character keys 9a within a predetermined time or the recording medium 3 is newly mounted, the CPU 18 determines that the dictionary function is to be used continuously, for example, and the process proceeds to step ST107. It is also possible to return to.
[0077]
Further, in ST117, when the information reading mechanism 25 determines that the linguistic information corresponding to the heading "sip" is present in the recording medium 3, the linguistic information is read and the content is displayed on the display surface 10a (ST110). At this time, when the CPU 18 inputs the information to add the language information corresponding to the heading “sip” to the dictionary data 22 and records the information by using the selection key 9b or the like, the information is written to the information writing mechanism 29. The language information corresponding to the heading “sip” can be additionally recorded in the dictionary data 22 of the data storage unit 21 by the information writing mechanism 29.
[0078]
As a result, the existing dictionary data 22 of the electronic dictionary 2 can be further customized as the dictionary data 22 suitable for the learner.
[0079]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the electronic device system 1 includes the recording medium 3 having the recording unit in which the language learning information including the heading corresponding to the language information used for the language learning is recorded, and at least the recording medium 3 At least one of audio information and image information required for predetermined language learning is output based on the language learning information recorded on the interface unit 5 to which is attached and detached and the recording medium 3 attached, and a heading is included in the image information. Is included, the electronic dictionary 2 can output language information corresponding to the headline from the data storage unit 21. Therefore, it is easy to input each headline without using the input keys 9. The necessary linguistic information can be obtained immediately by simple operation, and efficient language learning can be performed with one device regardless of the place.
[0080]
Further, another recording medium 3 having different recording contents is further provided, and when the recording medium 3 is inserted into, for example, the memory slot 17, new language information recorded on the recording medium 3 is recorded in the dictionary data 22. Means for outputting new linguistic information corresponding to the heading from the dictionary data 22 when the heading is included in the image information during the language learning. Even if the possible storage capacity is small, various kinds of linguistic information can be read from the recording medium 3 and used as linguistic information as a dictionary function.
[0081]
Further, the plurality of language information stored in the data storage unit 21 can be edited based on the language learning information or the language information recorded on the recording medium 3 attached to the memory slot 17 and has the information writing mechanism 29. The user can freely edit a plurality of pieces of linguistic information stored in the data storage unit 21 and register new linguistic information. Editing based on the linguistic information, for example, turning an important vocabulary into red becomes possible. Language learning according to the progress of the scholastic ability of the user becomes possible.
[0082]
Further, since the electronic dictionary 2 has the information writing mechanism 29 and two memory slots 17 are provided in the electronic dictionary 2, for example, two recording media 3 can be mounted at the same time, and the acquisition of information from the recording media 3 can be doubled. In addition, information can be recorded from one recording medium 3 to another recording medium 3.
[0083]
Next, an electronic device system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, an electronic dictionary will be described as an example of the electronic apparatus system as in the first embodiment. In the following description, the same components as those described in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
[0084]
FIG. 6 is a schematic external view of an electronic device system according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a block diagram mainly showing a control unit of the electronic dictionary according to the second embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a voice comparison operation example, and FIG.
[0085]
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the electronic device system 101 includes, for example, an electronic dictionary 102 and a recording medium 3 detachable from the electronic dictionary 102.
[0086]
Here, the electronic dictionary 102 is configured to be able to be folded as a whole, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, and an input / output unit 104 for inputting / outputting linguistic information, language learning information, and the like, and a recording medium 3 attached to and detached from the electronic dictionary 102. Interface unit 5, a control unit 106 for controlling input / output and selection of information, and a power supply unit 7 for supplying power to each unit of the electronic dictionary 102.
[0087]
Further, the input / output unit 104 includes, for example, an input key 9 for inputting a heading character and the like, an image display device 10 for displaying text information of language information and language learning information, and a voice for outputting a sound such as a model pronunciation for language learning. An output device 11, a pointing device 12 for controlling a pointer or the like in an image, a dial 13 for easily retrieving linguistic information and the like while holding the electronic dictionary 102 with one hand, and used for comparing own voice with sample voice. It has a voice input device 108 and the like.
[0088]
The voice input device 108 has a built-in microphone 108a above the display surface 10a of the electronic dictionary 102 as shown in FIG. 6, for example, and can input its own voice to the electronic device system 101 regardless of location and time.
[0089]
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, for example, the control unit 106 records a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 18 for performing calculations and controls, and temporarily records headings, linguistic information, language learning information, various data, software, and the like as necessary. In addition, a random access memory (RAM) 19, a read only memory (ROM) 20, a data storage unit 21, and a software storage unit 124 in which various kinds of software are stored are provided to smoothly control the electronic dictionary 102. I have.
[0090]
The software storage unit 124 has an information reading mechanism 25, an image output mechanism 26, a voice output mechanism 27, a dictionary function mechanism 28, an information writing mechanism 29, a voice input mechanism 131, a voice comparison mechanism 132, and the like.
[0091]
Here, the image output mechanism 26 transmits, to the image display device 10, characters such as input information input from the input key 9 under the control of the CPU 18 and image information transmitted from the information reading mechanism 25, the voice comparison mechanism 132, and the like. It is output as information or moving image information.
[0092]
Further, when the voice input is selected by the selection key 9b during the language learning under the control of the CPU 18, the voice input mechanism 131 temporarily records the voice information input by the microphone 108a in the RAM 19 or the like.
[0093]
Further, the voice comparison mechanism 132 receives the voice information of the model specified by the pointing device 12 under the control of the CPU 18, the input key 9, and the like, compares it with the recorded voice information of itself, and compares, for example, each voice print. The result is used as image information.
[0094]
Further, the voice comparison mechanism 132 stores information such as the correct way of moving the mouth under the control of the CPU 18 in the language learning information and the data storage unit 21 of the recording medium 3 mounted on the memory slot 17 of the electronic dictionary 102 as necessary. Image information can be obtained from the stored dictionary data 22 or the like. As a result, the user can correct his / her own voice by looking at, for example, the model on one electronic dictionary 102, and thus can more efficiently learn a language.
[0095]
Next, the operation of the electronic device system 101, which is the electronic device configured as described above, will be described focusing on its language learning. The operation of the electronic device system 101 according to the second embodiment is also substantially the same as the operation of the electronic device system 1 according to the first embodiment. The point that the voice and the sample voice can be compared will be described mainly.
[0096]
First, when the information reading mechanism 25 determines that the recording medium 3 is mounted in the memory slot 17, the CPU 18 causes the information reading mechanism 25 to read the type and content of the recording medium 3 (ST201). For example, if the type is the language learning information, the CPU 18 causes the image output mechanism 26 to display the text information of the radio English conversation on the display surface 10a, and causes the audio output mechanism 27 to output the audio information via the speaker 11a ( ST202).
[0097]
Thus, the language learning is started (ST203).
[0098]
Next, an operation in the case where the pronunciation of the word "sip" displayed on the display surface 10a during language learning cannot be properly performed will be described.
[0099]
At any time during the language learning, the CPU 18 can make the voice input mechanism 131 determine whether to compare the learner's voice with the model voice (ST204). For example, when the heading which is the word "sip" displayed on the display surface 10a is designated by the pointing device 12 or the like and the selection key 9b for voice comparison is pressed, the information is transmitted to the controlled voice input mechanism 131 of the CPU 18. It is determined that the learner's voice is compared with the sample voice.
[0100]
Then, the CPU 18 causes the voice input mechanism 131 to determine whether or not the voice of the word "sip" of the learner has been input to, for example, the microphone 108a (ST205). When it is determined that there is no voice input, the process returns to ST204. When it is determined that a voice has been input, the voice is converted into an electrical signal, and is temporarily recorded as voice information in, for example, the RAM 19 or the like.
[0101]
Next, the CPU 18 causes the voice comparison mechanism 132 to select the voice information of the word "sip" from the learner's voice information recorded in the RAM 19 or the like and the language learning information read from the recording medium 3 (ST206). Then, it is compared with the audio information of the selected example (ST207).
[0102]
For example, this is performed by comparing the shape of the voiceprint of the learner's voice with the shape of the voiceprint of the sample voice, and comparing the position of the strength and the shape of the waveform.
[0103]
In addition, the CPU 18 passes the result of the comparison by the audio comparison mechanism 132 to, for example, the image output mechanism 26 as audio comparison information, and the image output device 26 displays the image on the display surface 10a by the image display device 10 as shown in FIG. The result of comparing the voice with the sample voice can be displayed (ST208).
[0104]
Here, for example, a voiceprint of “sip” is displayed as a graph in a square frame 133 of <example> of the voice comparison (voiceprint) in FIG. 9 and a comparison is made in a square frame 134 of <comparison voice>. The voiceprint of "sip" of the learner to be learned is displayed as a graph, and can be easily compared with the sample voice.
[0105]
As shown in FIG. 9, as a result of the comparison by the voice comparison mechanism 132, for example, <comment> indicates which sound is not output, and information read from the language learning information of the recording medium 3 or the dictionary data 22. , The corresponding information may be read, and the method of moving the mouth serving as a model may be displayed in a square frame 135 at the bottom of the screen.
[0106]
Next, the CPU 18 allows the audio comparison mechanism 132 to determine whether to continue audio comparison (ST209). For example, when the comparison result is displayed on the display surface 10a and there is no input after a predetermined time has elapsed, it is determined that the voice comparison is not to be performed, and the screen returns to the original language learning screen to continue the language learning. (ST210).
[0107]
Further, when all the language learning programs are completed or when the language learning is stopped by the selection key 9b, the language learning is completed (ST211).
[0108]
It should be noted that the target of the voice comparison is not limited to the exemplified word "sip", but may be a sentence composed of a plurality of words.
[0109]
If necessary, the learner's voice information and the model voice information once recorded in the RAM 19 by the voice comparison mechanism 132 by selection with the selection key 9b can be transferred to another recording medium by the information writing mechanism 29 under the control of the CPU 18. 3 may be recorded.
[0110]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the electronic device system 101 includes the recording medium 3 having the recording unit in which the language learning information including the heading corresponding to the language information used for the language learning is recorded, and at least the recording medium 3 Output at least one of voice and image information required for predetermined language learning based on the language learning information recorded on the interface unit 5 to which is attached and detached and the attached recording medium 3, and a heading is included in the image information. Since the electronic dictionary 102 is provided which can output language information corresponding to the heading from the data storage unit 21 when the heading is included, it is easy to input the heading without using the input keys 9 each time. Necessary linguistic information can be obtained immediately by operation, and efficient language learning can be performed with one device regardless of location.
[0111]
The electronic device system 101 has a built-in microphone 108a in the electronic dictionary 102 for converting a voice input during language learning into an electric signal, and further converts a voice input mechanism 131 and voice information based on the converted electrical signal into predetermined language information. Alternatively, a voice comparison mechanism 132 or the like that compares the result with the language learning information and outputs the result is provided. For example, the voiceprint of the learner and the voiceprint of the model can be compared and displayed as an image. The points to be corrected become clearer, and the efficiency of language learning can be improved.
[0112]
Further, since the electronic device system 101 has the information writing mechanism 29 and the recording medium 3 capable of newly recording can be inserted into the memory slot 17, for example, the learner's voice information and model once recorded in the RAM 19 by the voice comparison mechanism 132 Can be recorded on the recording medium 3, and can be listened to again later, or can be listened to even in another electronic device in another place if the recording medium 3 can be attached, so that the language learning can be made more efficient. .
[0113]
Next, an electronic device system according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, an electronic dictionary will be described as an example of the electronic apparatus system as in the first embodiment. In the following description, the same components as those described in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
[0114]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram mainly showing a control unit of the electronic dictionary according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the use of the word book function of the electronic device system.
[0115]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 10, the electronic device system 201 includes, for example, an electronic dictionary 202 and a recording medium 3 that is detachable from the electronic dictionary 202.
[0116]
The electronic dictionary 202 is configured to be folded as a whole, for example, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 10, and the input / output unit 4 for inputting / outputting linguistic information, language learning information, and the like, and the recording medium 3 are stored in the electronic dictionary 202. It has an interface unit 5 that can be attached and detached, a control unit 206 that controls input / output and selection of information, and a power supply unit 7 that supplies power to each unit of the electronic dictionary 2.
[0117]
Further, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, the control unit 206 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 18 for performing calculations and controls, and temporarily stores headings, language information, language learning information, various data, software, and the like as necessary. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 19, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 20, a data storage unit 221, and a software storage unit in which various software are stored for recording and controlling the electronic dictionary 202 as an electronic device more smoothly. 224 are provided.
[0118]
Here, the language information corresponding to each of the plurality of headings is stored in the data storage unit 221 in advance as dictionary data 22 such as, for example, English characters of an English-Japanese dictionary and its Japanese translation. In each case, for example, words and their translations are stored as word book data 236 in the order of alphabets and the like as progress status data 23.
[0119]
The software storage unit 224 includes an information reading mechanism 25, an image output mechanism 26, an audio output mechanism 27, a dictionary function mechanism 28, an information writing mechanism 29, a word book function mechanism 237, and a language information etc. creating mechanism 238.
[0120]
The image output mechanism 26 transmits to the image display device 10 each input information input from the input key 9 or the like under the control of the CPU 18, image information sent from the information reading mechanism 25, the dictionary function mechanism 28, the word book function mechanism 237, or the like. For example, it is passed as character information.
[0121]
Under the control of the CPU 18, the information writing mechanism 29 newly stores language information and the like input to the electronic dictionary 202 by the input keys 9 and the recording medium 3, for example, in the dictionary data 22 and the word book data 236 of the data storage unit 21. On the recording medium 3 or the like.
[0122]
Further, the word book function mechanism 237 converts words input to the electronic dictionary 202 by the input keys 9 or the recording medium 3 or the like under the control of the CPU 18 and their translations into alphabetical order or the like, and converts them into word book data. As a result, the CPU 18 causes the information writing mechanism 29 to record the word book data into the word book data 236 as the word book data 236.
[0123]
At this time, the word book function mechanism 237 causes the corresponding language information recorded in the dictionary data 22 of the same data storage unit 221 to be read, for example, reads a translation of a word, and uses the information as the word book data 236. It is also possible.
[0124]
The word book function mechanism 237 can also select a predetermined word and its translation from the word book data 236 under the control of the CPU 18 based on information such as the input key 9 and display the selected word on the display surface 10 a of the electronic dictionary 202. . At this time, the word book function mechanism 237 can make the translation or the like non-display by inputting the input key 9 or the like.
[0125]
Here, the word book function means a function of, for example, creating word book data 236, reading the created word book data 236, and displaying appropriate words and their meanings on the display surface 10a or the like. I do.
[0126]
Further, the linguistic information etc. creating mechanism 238 creates linguistic information such as a word book separately from the word book data 236 based on the linguistic information input to the electronic dictionary 202 by the input key 9 under the control of the CPU 18 or the recording medium 3 or the like. This makes it possible to produce customized linguistic information and the like, and allows learning that is appropriate for the learner's language skills.
[0127]
Also in this case, the language information creation mechanism 238 can read and use the language information recorded in the dictionary data 22 of the controlled data storage unit 221 of the CPU 18 by the input keys 9 and the like, and can use the language information. It is possible to efficiently create linguistic information and the like.
[0128]
Next, the operation of the electronic device system 201, which is the electronic device configured as described above, will be described focusing on its dictionary function and language learning. Note that the operation of the electronic device system 201 of the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment in the use of the dictionary function and language learning, so that the operation of the electronic book system 201 differs from that of the first embodiment. A description will be given below mainly on use.
[0129]
First, when the information reading mechanism 25 determines that the recording medium 3 is mounted in the memory slot 17, the CPU 18 causes the information reading mechanism 25 to read the type and content of the recording medium 3. For example, if the type is the language learning information, the CPU 18 causes the image output mechanism 26 to display the text information of the radio English conversation, which is the content, on the display surface 10a, and outputs the audio information corresponding to the text information to the speaker 11a by the audio output mechanism 27. Output via.
[0130]
Thereby, for example, language learning is started (ST301).
[0131]
Next, for example, when the Japanese translation of the word “sip” is not known during language learning, the meaning is examined using the dictionary function, and the word “sip” is added to the word book data 236. The operation will be described.
[0132]
First, as shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 18 can cause the word book function mechanism 237 to determine whether to use the word book function during language learning (ST302). For example, if there is information input using the select key 9b or the like to use the word book function, the word book function mechanism 237 determines that the word book function is to be used.
[0133]
Further, the CPU 18 makes the word book function mechanism 237 determine whether the use of the word book function is to create (change) the word book data 236 or the like or to simply call up the word book data to learn words ( ST303). For example, if there is input information indicating that the creation (change) of the word book data 236 or the like is selected by the selection key 9b or the like, it is determined that the word book data 236 or the like under the control of the CPU 18 is created (change). You.
[0134]
Further, when the word book function mechanism 237 determines that the word book data 236 and the like are to be created (changed), the CPU 18 displays the image output mechanism 26 on the display surface 10a so as to specify the target, for example. Then, for example, when the learner specifies the word “sip” from the text information of the language learning information displayed on the display surface 10 a with the pointing device 12 or the like (ST 304), the CPU 18 sends the information to the information reading mechanism 25, for example. And the correct language information is read from the dictionary data 22.
[0135]
Here, when the CPU 18 selects to record the word “sip” and the translation in, for example, the word book data 236 by the selection key 9b or the like (ST305), newly records information on the word in the recording medium 3. Or the word book function mechanism 237 (ST306).
[0136]
For example, when it is determined by the selection key 9b or the like that the word book function mechanism 237 newly records information on the word on the recording medium 3, the CPU 18 transfers the information to the language information etc. creating mechanism 238, and the language information etc. creating mechanism At 238, the word “sip” and its translation are created, for example, as new word book information.
[0137]
Then, the CPU 18 transmits the information of the new word book to the information writing mechanism 29 and records it on the recording medium 3 (ST307).
[0138]
Next, the CPU 18 makes the word book function mechanism 237 determine whether to use the word book function (ST308). For example, if there is no information input for using the word book function using the selection key 9b or the like for a predetermined time, it may be determined that the word book function is not to be used following the word book function mechanism 237.
[0139]
When the word book function is determined not to be used by the word book function mechanism 237, the CPU 18 returns to the language learning (ST309), and terminates all the language learning programs or stops the language learning with the selection key 9b. The language learning ends (ST310).
[0140]
When it is determined in ST303 that the word book function mechanism 237 simply calls up the word book data and learns words, the CPU 18 causes the image output mechanism 26 to display the selected display method on the display surface 10a, for example. (ST311). Then, when the learner selects the shuffle function so that the words are random, for example, not in alphabetical order, and further selects not to display the translation of the words, the information is passed to the controlled information reading mechanism 25 of the CPU 18. The corresponding information is read from the word book data 236 by the information reading mechanism 25.
[0141]
Then, the CPU 18 transfers the information read from the information reading mechanism 25 to, for example, the image output mechanism 26, and the words of the word book data 236 are randomly displayed without translation on the display surface 10a of the electronic dictionary 202 (ST312). ).
[0142]
Next, the CPU 18 makes the word book function mechanism 237 determine whether to end the word learning based on the word book data (ST313). For example, the CPU 18 terminates the word learning when the word book function mechanism 237 determines that there is an input to end the word learning by the selection key 9b or the like. In ST312, if no input is made even after the predetermined time has elapsed after the display on the display surface 10a, it may be determined that the word learning is to be ended.
[0143]
On the other hand, when the word book function mechanism 237 determines in ST313 that the word learning is not to be ended, the CPU 18 returns to ST311.
[0144]
Further, when the word book function mechanism 237 determines that word learning is to be ended in ST313, the CPU 18 returns to before ST308, and causes the word book function mechanism 237 to continuously determine whether to use the word book function (ST308). . The following operation is the same as the case where the word book data 236 and the like are created (changed), and a description thereof will be omitted.
[0145]
Note that the word book function can be used even during the use of the dictionary function instead of the language learning, as in the case of the language learning, and the operation in that case is the same as that during the language learning, and a description thereof will be omitted.
[0146]
Further, in ST 304 under the control of the CPU 18, instead of text information of the language learning information, for example, the recording medium 3 in which words necessary for obtaining 730 points in TOEIC are attached to the memory slot 17, and the information is stored in the memory slot 17. It is read by the information reading mechanism 25 to make the word book function mechanism 237 determine whether the corresponding word and translation are present in the word book data 236, and when it is determined that there is no word and translation, it is necessary to score 730 points in the TOEIC. May be recorded in the word book data 236.
[0147]
In this case, the CPU 18 causes the information writing mechanism 29 to record only words necessary for obtaining 730 points in TOEIC in the word book data 236 and the like, and causes the information reading mechanism 25 to read the words and the like from the dictionary data 22. Thus, the information may be output on the display surface 10a or the like. This enables more efficient language learning.
[0148]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the electronic device system 201 includes the recording medium 3 having the recording unit in which the language learning information including the heading corresponding to the linguistic information used for the language learning is recorded, and at least the recording medium 3 At least one of audio information and image information required for predetermined language learning is output based on the language learning information recorded on the interface unit 5 to which is attached and detached and the recording medium 3 attached, and a heading is included in the image information. Is included, an electronic dictionary 202 that can output language information corresponding to the heading from the data storage unit 221 when the heading is included, so that it is easy to input each heading without using the input keys 9. The necessary linguistic information can be obtained immediately by simple operation, and efficient language learning can be performed with one device regardless of the place.
[0149]
In addition, the electronic device system 201 can edit a plurality of pieces of language information stored in the data storage unit 221 of the electronic dictionary 202 based on language learning information or language information recorded on the recording medium 3. A new word can be recorded in the word book data 236, and at that time, linguistic information such as a translation of the word can be read from the already stored dictionary data 22 and displayed, thereby enabling more efficient language learning. It becomes.
[0150]
Further, the electronic device system 201 has a plurality of interface units 5 and newly creates language information or language learning information based on the language information stored in the data storage unit 221 or the language learning information recorded on the recording medium 3, for example. Language information etc. creating mechanism 238 etc., and new language information or language learning information created by the language information etc. creating mechanism 238 etc. can be recorded on the recording medium 3 etc. attached to the interface unit 5. Therefore, language information and language learning information can be created according to the student's academic ability, and the created language information and the like can be recorded on the recording medium 3, so that language learning can be performed with other electronic devices. Language learning can be performed more efficiently regardless of location and time.
[0151]
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to any of the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately modified and implemented within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.
[0152]
For example, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the input is made to the electronic dictionary 102 by the input key 9 or the pointing device 12 or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The information may be read by the information reading mechanism 25 or the like, and may be used instead of the input key 9 or the pointing device 12 or the like. This eliminates troublesome key operations and enables more efficient language learning and the like.
[0153]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where text information or the like of language learning information is read from the recording medium 3 to the electronic dictionary 2 is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, text information printed on paper or the like may be read. 3 or may be directly read by a scanner provided in the electronic dictionary 2. Thereby, for example, books and the like that are not recorded as a recording medium can be converted into electronic information, and it is possible to freely increase linguistic information and language learning information, and to make digitized linguistic information and language learning information and the like. Become.
[0154]
The learner may download the language learning information from the Internet to another electronic device, for example, a hard disk of a personal computer, record it on the recording medium 3 and use it in the electronic dictionary 2. As a result, language learning information can be obtained more widely, and the efficiency of language learning can be further improved.
[0155]
Also, for example, when the word “Mathmatics” is searched using the English-Japanese dictionary of the dictionary data 22 of the electronic dictionary 2, the word, its Japanese translation, usage examples, and the like are displayed on the display surface 10a of the image display device 10 as shown in FIG. However, at this time, if the recording medium 3 in which words of a level required in a predetermined English test are recorded is mounted in the memory slot 17 of the electronic dictionary 2, the words recorded in the recording medium 3 are When the search is performed, an underline 40 is inserted and displayed as a mark for the word as shown in FIG. 13, for example. As a result, it is possible to easily know that the searched word is a word of a level required for a predetermined English language test, and it is possible to further increase the efficiency of language learning.
[0156]
Further, as shown in FIG. 13, phrases used in examples of words displayed on the display surface 10a and the like, in this case, phrases such as "deal with" are also recorded on the recording medium 3, so that the phrases are also underlined. It will be. Further, the displayed mark is not limited to the underline. For example, it is possible to insert a symbol or a mark or change the display color of the word itself.
[0157]
The words recorded on the recording medium 3 are recorded as a set of words such as important words, essential words, and essential idioms according to the level used in the test, and are displayed according to the level when displayed. May be displayed by changing the color of the data. This makes it possible to identify at a glance at what level the displayed word is in the classification, thereby improving the efficiency of language learning.
[0158]
Further, for example, since the electronic device system 101 is provided with the microphone 108a and the input keys 9 and the like, a native speaker or the like of an English classroom carries a word on a train or the like to input a word, and speaks the language by speaking to the microphone 108a. It is also possible to create learning content, and it is also possible to record the created content on the recording medium 3. As a result, it is possible to create content for language learning extremely easily regardless of the location, and it is possible to perform a wider variety of language learning.
[0159]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention enables more efficient language learning while having an electronic dictionary function.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic external view of an electronic device system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of the electronic dictionary according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram mainly showing a control unit of the electronic dictionary according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the electronic device system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen on an electronic dictionary display surface according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic external view of an electronic device system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram mainly illustrating a control unit of an electronic dictionary according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a sound comparison operation of the electronic device system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for voice comparison according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram mainly showing a control unit of an electronic dictionary according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart of using a word book function of the electronic device system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a display surface displayed when a word is searched using the English-Japanese dictionary of the electronic dictionary of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a display surface displayed when searching for a word when a recording medium is attached to the electronic dictionary of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 101, 201 Electronic equipment system
2, 102, 202 Electronic dictionary
3 Recording medium
4,104 input / output unit
5 Interface section
6, 106, 206 control unit
7 Power supply section
9 Input key
10. Image display device
11 Audio output device
12 Pointing device
13 dial
14 Output terminal
15 Headphones
17 memory slots
18 CPU
19 RAM
20 ROM
21, 221 data storage unit
22 Dictionary data
23 Progress data
24, 124, 224 software storage
25 Information reading mechanism
26 Image output mechanism
27 Audio output mechanism
28 Dictionary function mechanism
29 Information writing mechanism
30 Power switch
108 Voice input device
131 Voice input mechanism
132 Voice comparison mechanism
236 Wordbook data
237 Vocabulary function
238 Language Information Creation System

Claims (12)

(A) a first recording medium having a recording unit on which language learning information including at least a heading corresponding to language information used for language learning is recorded;
(B) a storage unit for storing a plurality of pieces of language information respectively corresponding to a plurality of headings including the heading;
An interface unit to which at least the first recording medium is attached and detached;
Language information corresponding to the input heading is output from the storage unit, and audio information necessary for predetermined language learning based on language learning information recorded on the first recording medium attached to the interface unit. An electronic device having control means for outputting at least one of the image information and outputting language information corresponding to the heading from the storage unit when the heading is included in the image information. An electronic device system comprising: The electronic device system according to claim 1,
The electronic device system according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device includes a plurality of the interface units. The electronic device system according to claim 1,
The apparatus further includes a second recording medium having different recording content from the first recording medium,
The control means,
When the second recording medium is attached to the interface unit, new language information recorded on the second recording medium is stored in the storage unit, and a heading is included in the image information. An electronic device system comprising: means for outputting the new language information corresponding to the headline from the storage unit when the heading is issued. The electronic device system according to claim 3,
The control means,
Means for editing a plurality of pieces of language information stored in a storage unit of the electronic device based on language learning information or language information recorded on the first recording medium or the second recording medium. And electronic equipment system. The electronic device system according to claim 1,
The control means has means for newly creating language information or language learning information based on the plurality of pieces of language information or language learning information recorded on the first recording medium,
An electronic device system further comprising a third recording medium capable of recording new linguistic information or language learning information created by said creating means. The electronic device system according to claim 1,
The electronic device is a voice input unit that converts a voice input during language learning into an electric signal,
Means for comparing voice information based on the electric signal converted by the voice input unit with predetermined linguistic information or language learning information and outputting a result of the comparison. . An electronic device in which a first recording medium having a recording unit on which language learning information including a heading corresponding to at least language information used for language learning is detachably attached,
A storage unit for storing a plurality of language information respectively corresponding to a plurality of headings including the heading,
An interface unit to which at least the first recording medium is attached and detached;
Language information corresponding to the input heading is output from the storage unit, and audio information necessary for predetermined language learning based on language learning information recorded on the first recording medium attached to the interface unit. Control means for outputting at least one of the image information and, when a headline is included in the image information, outputting language information corresponding to the headline from the storage unit. And electronic equipment. The electronic device according to claim 7,
An electronic device having a plurality of the interface units. The electronic device according to claim 7,
The control means,
When a second recording medium having a recording content different from that of the first recording medium is mounted on the interface unit, new language information recorded on the second recording medium is stored in the storage unit, An electronic apparatus, comprising: means for outputting, when the image information includes a heading, the new language information corresponding to the heading from the storage unit. The electronic device according to claim 9,
The control means,
An electronic apparatus comprising: means for editing a plurality of pieces of linguistic information stored in the storage unit based on language learning information or linguistic information recorded on the first recording medium or the second recording medium. machine. The electronic device according to claim 7,
The control means,
Means for newly creating language information or language learning information based on the plurality of language information or language learning information recorded on the first recording medium,
An electronic apparatus comprising: means for recording new linguistic information or language learning information created by the creating means on a third recordable medium. The electronic device according to claim 7,
A voice input unit that converts voice input during the language learning into an electric signal,
An electronic device further comprising means for comparing voice information based on the electric signal converted by the voice input unit with predetermined linguistic information or language learning information and outputting the result.

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