JP2005164812A - Interpretation training support system, computer, interpretation training support method, computer program, and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an interpretation training support system enabling a trainee to acquire the skill of interpretation of which the learning effect does not fluctuate depending on the quality of an instructor and to self-evaluate the content, speech speed, way of taking "pauses" in the interpretation performed by the trainee, and to provide a computer, an interpretation training support method, a computer program, and a storage medium. <P>SOLUTION: In the interpretation training support system, a central device and a trainee terminal unit are connected via a communication means so as to exchange data. The central device comprises a means to store first speech data and second speech data, a means to transmit the first speech data and receive third speech data, a means to store the third speech data, a means to receive a transmission request signal which specifies the speech data and requests for its transmission, and a means to transmit any two speech data specified by the transmission request signal out of the first speech data, the second speech data, and the third speech data to the trainee terminal unit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention provides an interpreting learning support system, a computer, an interpreting learning support method, a computer program, and a computer program, which assists in effectively performing interpreting learning at a remote place through communication means or using distributed contents. And a storage medium.

  With the rapid spread of the Internet, anyone can easily send and collect information across border walls. Therefore, it seems that the internationalized society is more familiar than before, and the demand for learning foreign languages is increasing.

  However, it is generally difficult to learn foreign languages, especially for Japanese who are familiar with the Japanese environment, which is a simple language compared to other languages, with a narrow audible bandwidth and pronunciation. There is a potential problem such as weakening of the muscles of the tongue, and in order to learn languages of other countries, it is necessary to physically train the ears, tongue, etc.

  On the other hand, the number of educational institutions for learning foreign languages is increasing rapidly in the country. However, the actual situation is that the effectiveness of education has not been improved due to issues such as the uniformization of educational content provided and the deterioration of teacher quality. In addition, when learning foreign languages while working, it is difficult to find time to go to an educational institution in a busy work environment, and there are growing demands for more opportunities to receive education. In order to solve such a problem, a foreign language learning environment by e-learning using the Internet is being provided, and some foreign language educational institutions have already implemented it.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an education service system using the Internet, which transmits multimedia content to a user terminal and performs effective foreign language education through an interactive service.

Further, in Patent Document 2, a television screen that is widely used in homes is used, and audio information for the video is recorded in a plurality of channels together with video information, and output of acoustic information of a specific channel is controlled on and off. Thus, a learning apparatus that can practice pronunciation is disclosed.
JP 2003-6348 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-212438

  By the way, it is necessary to enhance the learning effect not only on the content of the interpreter but also on the speaking speed, the timing of speaking, etc., in order to learn the interpreting technique rather than just learning a foreign language. In particular, in the case of interpretation, accuracy of the translated content is required, and a technique of speaking as an interpretable sentence that is easy to hear for a third party who is a listener needs to be acquired as one of important techniques.

  However, the education service system using the Internet disclosed in Patent Document 1 basically provides an education service system that is premised on dialogue with the instructor, and the learner's foreign language acquisition effect depends on the quality of the instructor. There was a problem of moving up and down. It has also been suggested to provide educational services using recorded audio, but does not mention a mechanism for evaluating the speed of speech interpreted by the learner or how to make the “between” necessary for simultaneous interpretation. However, the effect of interpreting on education was unclear.

  Further, the learning device disclosed in Patent Document 2 is basically an utterance practice device, and there is no mechanism for evaluating utterance by a learner. Therefore, there is a problem that even though the video content can be imitated, improvement of interpretation technology cannot be expected.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances. It is an object of the present invention to provide an interpreting learning support system, a computer, an interpreting learning support method, a computer program, and a storage medium capable of self-evaluation.

  In order to achieve the above object, an interpreting learning support system according to the first invention is an interpreting learning support system in which a central device and a learner terminal used by a learner are connected so as to be able to transmit and receive data via a communication means. The central device transmits the first voice data and the second voice data associated with the first voice data, the first voice data to the learner terminal, Means for receiving third voice data from the learner terminal, the third voice data in association with information identifying the learner or the learner terminal, and the first voice data; Means for storing, means for receiving from the learner terminal a transmission request signal that includes information for identifying the learner or the learner terminal, and that specifies voice data for which transmission is requested; and Receiving If so, any two of the first voice data, the second voice data, and the third voice data specified by the transmission request signal are transmitted to the learner terminal. And the learner terminal comprises recording means for recording the two received audio data, and output means for reproducing and outputting the two recorded audio data in synchronization.

  The interpreting learning support system according to the second aspect of the present invention is the first aspect of the invention, wherein the recording means has a plurality of tracks, and the received two audio data are recorded on different tracks, respectively. The output means is characterized in that playback output of audio data recorded on different tracks is started simultaneously.

  In the interpretation learning support system according to the third invention, in the first invention or the second invention, the first voice data is voice data related to an interpretation task, and the second voice data is related to a correct answer of the interpretation task. It is voice data, The third voice data is voice data relating to an answer inputted by a learner for the interpretation task.

  In order to achieve the above object, a computer according to a fourth aspect of the present invention comprises: first voice data; means for storing second voice data associated with the first voice data; and first voice data Means for transmitting to the outside and receiving third voice data from the outside; and means for storing the third voice data in association with information identifying the sender or the sender and the first voice data And means for receiving from the outside a transmission request signal for designating audio data for requesting transmission, including information for identifying a sender or a transmission source, and when receiving the transmission request signal, the first audio data, Means for transmitting to the outside any two pieces of audio data designated by the transmission request signal among the second audio data and the third audio data.

  The computer according to a fifth aspect is the computer according to the fourth aspect, wherein the first voice data is voice data related to an interpretation task, the second voice data is voice data related to a correct answer of the interpretation task, The third voice data is voice data relating to an answer inputted by a learner for the interpretation task.

  In order to achieve the above object, an interpreting learning support method according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is an interpreting learning support method used in an environment in which a central device and a learner terminal used by a learner are connected so as to be able to transmit and receive data via communication means. In the method, the central device stores first voice data and second voice data associated with the first voice data, and transmits the first voice data to the learner terminal. , Receiving third voice data from the learner terminal, and storing the third voice data in association with information identifying the learner or the learner terminal and the first voice data. Receiving a transmission request signal that includes information for identifying the learner or the learner terminal, designating voice data to request transmission from the learner terminal, and receiving the transmission request signal, One voice day , Out of the second voice data and the third voice data, any two voice data designated by the transmission request signal is transmitted to the learner terminal, and the learner terminal receives The recorded two audio data are recorded, and the recorded two audio data are synchronized and reproduced and output.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an interpretation learning support method according to the sixth aspect, wherein the learner's terminal includes recording means having a plurality of tracks, and the received two audio data are respectively transmitted to different tracks of the recording means. The reproduction and output of the audio data recorded and recorded on different tracks is to be started simultaneously.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the sixth or seventh aspect, the first speech data is speech data related to an interpretation task, and the second speech data is related to a correct answer of the interpretation task. It is voice data, The third voice data is voice data relating to an answer inputted by a learner for the interpretation task.

  In order to achieve the above object, a computer program according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is a computer program used in a computer connected to the outside through a communication means so as to be able to transmit and receive data. Receiving the third audio data from, storing the third audio data in association with information identifying the sender or the transmission source and the first audio data, and the first audio Transmitting any two pieces of audio data designated by a transmission request signal received from outside among the data, the second audio data, and the third audio data to the outside. .

  The computer program according to a tenth invention is the computer program according to the ninth invention, wherein the first voice data is voice data related to an interpretation task, and the second voice data is voice data related to a correct answer of the interpretation task, The third voice data is voice data related to an answer inputted by a learner for the interpretation task.

  In order to achieve the above object, a computer according to an eleventh aspect of the invention comprises first voice data, means for storing second voice data associated with the first voice data, and first voice data. Reproducing and outputting means for receiving the input of the third sound data, and storing the third sound data in association with the information for identifying the input person of the third sound data and the first sound data. Means for accepting an input of a reproduction request signal including information for identifying an input person and specifying audio data to request reproduction, and when receiving the input of the reproduction request signal, the first audio data, Means for synchronizing and reproducing and outputting any two audio data designated by the reproduction request signal among the second audio data and the third audio data. That.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the eleventh aspect, the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data are respectively stored in different tracks of a storage unit having a plurality of tracks. This is characterized in that it is stored, and playback output of audio data stored in different tracks is started simultaneously.

  In the computer according to the thirteenth invention, in the eleventh invention or the twelfth invention, the first voice data is voice data related to an interpretation task, and the second voice data is voice data related to a correct answer of the interpretation task. The third voice data is voice data relating to an answer inputted by a learner for the interpretation task.

  In order to achieve the above object, a computer program according to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention reproduces and outputs the first audio data and receives the input of the third audio data; A second step of storing information associated with the input person of the third voice data and the first voice data; the first voice data; the second voice data; and the third voice. And a third step of synchronizing and reproducing and outputting any two pieces of audio data designated by a reproduction request signal received from outside.

  According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the computer program according to the fourteenth aspect, the means for storing the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data has a plurality of tracks. The third step stores any two audio data designated by the reproduction request signal in different tracks, and simultaneously starts reproduction output of the audio data stored in the different tracks in the step; It is characterized by including.

  According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in the fourteenth or fifteenth aspect, the first voice data is voice data related to an interpretation task, and the second voice data is voice data related to a correct answer of the interpretation task. The third voice data is voice data relating to an answer inputted by a learner for the interpretation task.

  In order to achieve the above object, a storage medium according to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention is a storage medium for storing a computer program, wherein the first audio data is reproduced and output and the input of the third audio data is received; Storing the third voice data in association with information identifying the input person of the third voice data and the first voice data, the first voice data, the second voice data, and A step of synchronizing and reproducing and outputting any two pieces of audio data designated by a reproduction request signal received from the outside of the third audio data.

  According to an eighteenth aspect of the invention, in the seventeenth aspect of the invention, the means for storing the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data has a plurality of tracks. The third step stores any two audio data designated by the reproduction request signal in different tracks, and simultaneously starts reproduction output of the audio data stored in the different tracks in the step; It is characterized by including.

  According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the seventeenth or eighteenth aspect, the first voice data is voice data related to an interpretation task, and the second voice data is voice data related to a correct answer of the interpretation task. The third voice data is voice data relating to an answer inputted by a learner for the interpretation task.

  In the first invention, the fourth invention, the sixth invention, and the ninth invention, the central device stores the first voice data and the associated second voice data, and the first voice data is a communication means. And the third voice data is received as an answer to the first voice data from the learner terminal. When a transmission request signal specifying voice data for requesting transmission is received from the learner terminal, the first voice data, the second voice data, and the third voice data are specified by the transmission request signal. Any two of the audio data thus transmitted is transmitted to the learner terminal. The learner terminal synchronizes the two received audio data, and reproduces and outputs them in a comparable state. This not only confirms the learner's answer to the task, but also compares it with the model answer, for example, not only the content comparison but also the quality of the learner's utterance speed, the timing of speaking the interpretation sentence, etc. Since it is possible to learn without relying on an instructor, it is possible to provide an e-learning environment suitable for interpreting learning.

  In the second and seventh inventions, two voice data designated by the transmission request signal among the first voice data, the second voice data, and the third voice data are recorded by the learner terminal. It is recorded on different tracks in the means and simultaneously reproduced and output. As a result, the learner's terminal that has received the voice data can simultaneously reproduce and output a plurality of voice data, and the instructor is also responsible for the interpretation sentence utterance speed, the interpretation sentence utterance timing, etc., which are peculiar to simultaneous interpretation. It is possible to learn without depending on

  In the third invention, the fifth invention, the eighth invention, and the tenth invention, the first voice data is an interpretation task, the second voice data is a correct answer of the interpretation task, and the third voice data is This is the answer entered by the learner for the interpretation task. As a result, the learner reproduces and outputs the correct answer that is assumed to be an interpretation task, the interpretation task and the answer that he / she entered, and the assumed correct answer and the answer that he / she has entered, It is possible to confirm the content of the interpreter necessary for learning the interpretation technique, confirm the speech speed, and confirm the speech timing without relying on the instructor.

  In the eleventh invention, the fourteenth invention, and the seventeenth invention, the computer stores the first audio data and the associated second audio data, reproduces and outputs the first audio data, The input of the third voice data is accepted as an answer to the voice data. When a reproduction request signal designating audio data for requesting reproduction is received, any one of the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data specified by the reproduction request signal is selected. Two audio data are synchronized, and the two synchronized audio data are reproduced and output. This allows, for example, a stand-alone computer to not only confirm the learner's answer to a task, but also compare it with, for example, a model answer. Further, since it is possible to learn the utterance timing of the interpretation sentence without depending on the instructor, it is possible to provide a more efficient interpretation learning environment.

  In the twelfth invention, the fifteenth invention, and the eighteenth invention, two audio data designated by the reproduction request signal among the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data are obtained. It is stored in different tracks in the recording means and reproduced and output at the same time. This makes it possible to simultaneously reproduce and output a plurality of voice data desired by the learner, and to learn the utterance speed of the interpretation sentence and the utterance timing of the interpretation sentence, which are peculiar to simultaneous interpretation, without depending on the instructor. It becomes possible.

  In the thirteenth, sixteenth and nineteenth inventions, the first speech data is an interpretation task, the second speech data is a correct answer of the interpretation task, and the third speech data is learning for the interpretation task. The answer is entered by the person. This allows the learner to acquire interpretation skills by simultaneously playing and outputting the correct answer that is assumed to be an interpretation task, the interpretation task and the answer that she entered, and the expected correct answer and the answer that she entered. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the content of the interpreter necessary for the confirmation, the confirmation of the speaking speed, and the confirmation of the speaking timing without depending on the instructor.

  According to the first invention, the fourth invention, the sixth invention, and the ninth invention, it is possible not only to confirm the learner's answer to the task but also to compare it with the model answer, for example, not only the comparison of the contents Since it is possible to learn the quality of the learner's utterance speed and the timing of uttering the interpretation sentence without depending on the instructor, it is possible to provide an e-learning environment suitable for the learning of the interpreter.

  Further, according to the second and seventh inventions, in the learner terminal that has received the voice data, a plurality of voice data can be reproduced and output at the same time. Also, it is possible to learn the utterance timing of the interpretation sentence without depending on the instructor.

  Further, according to the third invention, the fifth invention, the eighth invention, and the tenth invention, the learner can interpret the correct answer assumed to be an interpretation task, the interpretation task and the answer that he / she has input, and the assumed correct answer. By playing and outputting the answers that you input on the learner's terminal, you can check the content of the interpreter, the speed of the voice, and the timing of the voice without relying on the instructor to learn the interpretation technology. Is possible.

  According to the eleventh invention, the fourteenth invention, and the seventeenth invention, for example, even a stand-alone computer can not only confirm the learner's answer to the task but also compare it with, for example, the model answer, Since it is possible to learn not only the content contrast but also the quality of the learner's utterance speed, the timing of the utterance of the interpreter without depending on the instructor, it becomes possible to provide a more efficient interpreting learning environment. .

  According to the twelfth, fifteenth and eighteenth inventions, a plurality of voice data desired by the learner can be reproduced and output at the same time. It is also possible to learn the interpretation timing of interpreting sentences without depending on the instructor.

  Further, according to the thirteenth, sixteenth and nineteenth inventions, the learner inputs the correct answer assumed to be an interpretation task, the interpretation task and his / her answer, the expected correct answer and his / her input. By reproducing and outputting the answers at the same time, it is possible to confirm the contents of the interpretation sentence necessary for learning the interpretation technique, confirm the utterance speed, and confirm the utterance timing without depending on the instructor.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a block configuration diagram of an interpretation learning support system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Reference numeral 1 denotes a central device, which includes a CPU 11. The CPU 11 is connected to the ROM 12, the RAM 13, the storage unit 14, and the Internet connection interface 15 via the internal bus 16, and controls each of the above-described hardware units. In accordance with the control program stored in, various software functions are executed, and an interpreting learning support procedure using the Internet 2 is executed. The ROM 12 stores in advance various software programs necessary for realizing the interpreting learning support system. The RAM 13 is composed of SRAM, flash memory, and the like, and stores temporary data generated when software is executed.

  The storage means 14 is the content transmitted by the interpretation learning support system, for example, interpretation task data (first speech data), correct answer data (second speech data) corresponding to each interpretation task, learner terminals 3, 3,.・ ・ Responding response data (third voice data) received from Interpretation task data, correct answer data, and answer data are stored as voice data, but text data corresponding to content confirmation may be stored.

  The Internet connection interface 15 is connected to a plurality of external learner terminals 3, 3,... Via the Internet 2, for example, and transmits interpretation task data to the learner terminals 3, 3,. , Transmission of correct data corresponding to each interpretation task, reception of response data from a plurality of learner terminals 3, 3,...

  FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the learner terminal 3. The learner terminal 3 includes a CPU 31, and the CPU 31 is connected to the ROM 32, the RAM 33, the Internet connection interface 34, the input unit 35, the output unit 36, the display unit 37, and the storage unit 38 via the internal bus 39. While controlling each hardware part mentioned above, the various software functions provided from the central apparatus 1 are performed using the browser stored in ROM32, and the interpretation learning assistance procedure using the internet 2 is performed. The RAM 33 is configured by SRAM, flash memory, and the like, and stores temporary data generated when software is executed.

  The Internet connection interface 34 is connected to the external central device 1 via, for example, the Internet 2, and receives interpretation task data from the central device 1, receives correct answer data corresponding to each interpretation task, and connects to the central device 1. Send response data.

  The input unit 35 is a microphone for inputting sound, a mouse, a keyboard, and the like. The output unit 36 is a speaker, headphones, or the like that outputs sound. The display unit 37 displays and outputs a screen transmitted from the central apparatus 1, text data input from the input unit 35, and the like. The storage means (recording means) 38 records the received audio data, has a plurality of tracks, and can record different audio data for each track.

  The operation of the interpretation learning support process in the interpretation learning support system having the above-described configuration will be described below. One learner connects to the central device 1 via the Internet 2 using the one learner terminal 3 to be used. Only a web browser is activated on the learner terminal 3, and all interpreting learning support applications operate on the central device 1. In addition, it is not limited to such an operation form, The form in which a part program of an application operate | moves with the learner terminal 3 may be sufficient.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state of data exchange between the central apparatus 1 and the learner terminals 3, 3,... In the interpretation learning support system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. One learner terminal 3 sends destination information of the learner terminal 3, learner identification information for identifying a learner using the learner terminal 3, and a password as authentication information to the central apparatus 1. Send. In the central device 1 that has received the destination information, the learner identification information, and the password, the CPU 11 inquires about the learner identification information and password that are stored in advance in the storage unit 14 and the received learner identification information and password. . When the received learner identification information and password match the learner identification information and password stored in advance, the CPU 11 determines that the learner is a valid user of the interpreting learning support system; The interpreter learning initial screen data is transmitted to the learner terminal 3 specified by the corresponding destination information. In the learner terminal 3 that has received the interpreting learning initial screen data, the interpreting learning support screen is displayed on the display unit 37 based on the interpreting learning initial screen data. In addition, it is not limited to what is judged to be a legitimate user of an interpreter learning support system based on learner identification information for identifying a learner who uses the learner terminal 3, and a learner Based on the terminal identification information for identifying the terminal 3, it may be determined whether or not the learner terminal 3 is usable.

  FIG. 4 is an exemplary view of an interpretation learning initial screen displayed on the display unit 37. As shown in FIG. 4, at least an interpretation task list area 41 and an interpretation task selection button 42 are provided. The list area 41 includes, for example, a display area 411, a check button 412, and a scroll bar 413, and the learner uses a mouse, a tablet, or the like, and interprets assignments that he / she wants to transmit among the interpretation assignments displayed in the display area 411. Check box 412 is selected. The display contents of the display area 411 can be moved up and down by a scroll bar 413.

  When selection by the check box 412 of the interpretation task desired to be transmitted is completed, by selecting the selection button 42, the learner who identifies the destination information of the learner terminal 3 and the learner who uses the learner terminal 3 The identification information and the interpretation task identification information for identifying the selected interpretation task are transmitted to the central apparatus 1. In the central apparatus 1 that has received the destination information, learner identification information, and interpretation task identification information, the CPU 11 extracts speech data and interpretation learning screen data of the corresponding interpretation task based on the interpretation task identification information, and receives the destination information. To the learner terminal 3 specified by In the learner terminal 3 that has received the speech data of the interpretation task and the interpretation learning screen data, the interpreter learning screen is displayed on the display unit 37 based on the interpretation learning screen data. The received interpretation task voice data is temporarily stored in the RAM 33.

  FIG. 5 is an exemplary diagram of an interpretation learning screen displayed on the display unit 37. As shown in FIG. 5, the interpretation learning screen includes a list display area 51 of reproducible interpreting tasks, a replay request specifying area 52, and a replay start button 53. The learner uses a mouse, a tablet, or the like to select an interpretation task to be reproduced from among the interpretation tasks displayed in the list display area 51.

  Next, in the reproduction request designation area 52, audio data to be reproduced is designated using a mouse, a tablet, or the like. When the learner does not input answer data for the interpretation task, that is, when the CPU 31 determines that there is no answer data corresponding to the interpretation task in the RAM 33, no matter which voice data is selected as a reproduction target, It is assumed that “only assignment” is selected. When the reproduction start button 53 is selected after “only assignment” is selected as the reproduction target, the CPU 31 selects the voice of the interpretation task selected from the interpretation task voice data temporarily stored in the RAM 33. Data is read out, and reproduction output of the audio data is started from the output unit 36. At the same time, the input unit 35 is activated and accepts a voice input which is an answer to the interpretation task by the learner. The sound received by the input unit 35 is converted into sound data by the CPU 31 and transmitted to the central apparatus 1. In the central device 1, the answer data, which is voice data converted from the voice input as the answer of the learner, the learner identification information for identifying the learner who uses the learner terminal 3, and the selected interpretation task are displayed. The information is stored in the storage unit 14 in association with the interpretation task identification information to be identified.

  When the output unit 36 completes the reproduction of the speech data of the interpretation task, the learner designates the audio data for which reproduction is requested again in the reproduction request designation area 52. The CPU 31 uses a reproduction request signal for instructing audio data to request reproduction, destination information, learner identification information for identifying a learner who uses the learner terminal 3, and interpretation task identification information for identifying a selected interpretation task. To be transmitted to the central device 1. There are the following three combinations that can be designated as audio data to be played back.

  One is a combination of interpretation task data and correct data assumed by the examiner, and corresponds to the case where “task, correct answer” is selected in the reproduction request designation area 52 of FIG. By reproducing the interpretation task data and the correct answer data assumed by the questioner at the same time, it is possible to confirm whether or not the learner understands the subject matter assumed by the questioner.

  One is a combination of interpretation task data and learner's response data for the interpretation task data, and corresponds to the case where “task, answer” is selected in the reproduction request designation area 52 of FIG. By simultaneously reproducing the interpretation task data and the learner's answer data with respect to the interpretation task data, it is possible to self-confirm whether the learner's answer is correct and easy to hear according to the speaking rate.

  One is a combination of correct answer data assumed by the questioner and the answer data of the learner, and corresponds to the case where “correct answer, answer” is selected in the reproduction request designation area 52 of FIG. By reproducing the correct answer data assumed by the questioner and the answer data of the learner at the same time, it is possible to check whether the answer of the learner is correct and whether the speaking speed is appropriate.

  In this way, once the answer data for the interpretation task is input, the audio data can be reproduced and output according to the selected three combinations, so that the learner can make notes on the utterance in the interpreter, notes on the interpretation sentence, etc. Therefore, it is possible to grasp without having to talk with the instructor, and it is possible to enhance the learning effect of the interpretation technique.

  The voice data to be selected for reproduction output, that is, the voice data for the interpretation task, the correct answer data assumed by the questioner, and the answer data input by the learner are respectively stored in the storage means 14. Therefore, the CPU 11 extracts two pieces of audio data to be reproduced simultaneously from the storage unit 14 based on the reproduction request designation information received from the learner terminal 3, and transmits it to the learner terminal 3.

  The learner's terminal 3 that has received two pieces of voice data to be played back simultaneously stores each piece of voice data in a different track of the storage means 38 and plays back and outputs it simultaneously from the output unit 36.

  6 and 7 are flowcharts of processing in the CPU 11 of the central apparatus 1. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of processing up to completion of answer input by the learner for the interpretation task in the CPU 11 of the central apparatus 1.

  First, destination information, learner identification information, and a password are received from the learner terminal 3 (step S601), and a pair of data groups of learner identification information and a password are registered in the storage unit 14 in advance as an authenticator. It is checked whether or not there is (step S602). If it is determined that it is not registered in advance in the storage means 14 as an authenticator (step S602: NO), an appropriate error process is performed and the process is terminated (step S603).

  If it is determined that the user is registered in advance in the storage means 14 as an authenticator (step S602: YES), the interpreter learning initial screen data is transmitted to the learner terminal 3 (step S604). Then, the interpretation task identification information associated with the destination information and the learner identification information is received (step S605). Interpretation task data (voice data) corresponding to the received interpretation task identification information is extracted from the storage means 14 and transmitted to the learner terminal 3 (step S606). In parallel with the transmission of the interpretation task data, the answer data input by the learner is received as speech data associated with the destination information, the learner identification information, and the interpretation task identification information (step S607).

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the learning content selection process in the CPU 11 of the central apparatus 1. First, the reproduction request designation information associated with the destination information, the learner identification information, and the interpretation task identification information from the learner terminal 3 is received (step S701), and designated based on the received reproduction request designation information. The combination of audio data to be reproduced is specified (step S702).

  When the combination of the designated audio data to be reproduced is “task, correct answer”, the interpretation task data and the correct answer data assumed by the questioner are read from the storage means 14 (step S703), and the two audio data Are simultaneously transmitted to the learner terminal 3 for reproduction output (step S707).

  When the designated combination of audio data to be reproduced is “task, answer”, the interpreter task data and the answer data of the learner for the interpreter task data are read from the storage means 14 (step S704). The data is transmitted to the learner terminal 3 to be reproduced and output simultaneously (step S707).

  When the combination of the audio data to be reproduced is “correct answer, answer”, the correct answer data assumed by the questioner and the learner's answer data for the interpretation task data are read from the storage means 14 (step S705). ) Two voice data are transmitted to the learner terminal 3 to be reproduced and output simultaneously (step S707).

  When the designated combination of audio data to be reproduced is “task only”, it is determined that the learner inputs the answer data again, and the process returns to step S606 in FIG. 6 (step S706).

  The two audio data selected in this way are stored in different tracks in the storage means 38 of the learner terminal 3. During playback output, two audio data stored in both tracks are played simultaneously, for example, audio data stored in one track from the left channel and audio data stored in the other track from the right channel. Output.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, in the e-learning system assuming interpretation, the learner can self-learn the translation accuracy of the interpretation without using an instructor, and is particularly required during simultaneous interpretation. As for the utterance speed of the interpreter sentence, the utterance timing of the interpreter sentence, etc., there is an excellent effect that the learner can self-study without going through the instructor.

  When the audio data transmitted from the central apparatus 1 to the learner terminal 3 is stream data, a method of transmitting the address of the start point of the stream data as additional information for each audio data, and transmitting as time division data A similar system can be constructed by using a method or the like. In this case, the CPU 11 of the central apparatus 1 performs the process of detecting the start point address of the stream data and the time division transmission process. A similar effect can be expected by constructing such a system.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram of the computer 8 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The computer 8 includes a CPU 81, and the CPU 81 is connected to the ROM 82, RAM 83, storage means 84, input unit 85, output unit 86, and display unit 87 via an internal bus 88, and controls each part of the hardware described above. At the same time, various software functions are executed in accordance with the control program stored in the ROM 82 to execute the interpreting learning support procedure. The ROM 82 stores in advance various software programs necessary for realizing the interpretation learning support system. The RAM 83 is composed of SRAM, flash memory, and the like, and stores temporary data generated when software is executed.

  The storage unit 84 stores, for example, interpretation task data, correct answer data corresponding to each interpretation task, answer data, and the like. Interpretation task data, correct answer data, and answer data are stored as voice data, but text data corresponding to content confirmation may be stored. Further, the storage means 84 may be a fixed storage medium such as a hard disk or a portable storage medium such as a DVD or MO. A configuration may be adopted in which various software programs necessary for realizing the interpreting learning support system are implemented by a portable storage medium. The storage means 14 has a plurality of tracks so that audio data can be reproduced simultaneously.

  The input unit 85 is a microphone for inputting sound, a mouse, a keyboard, and the like. The output unit 86 is a speaker, headphones, or the like that outputs sound. The display unit 87 displays and outputs a display screen by various software programs necessary for realizing the interpretation learning support system stored in the ROM 82, text data input from the input unit 85, and the like.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the interpretation learning support process in the computer 8 having the above-described configuration will be described. The learner inputs learner identification information for identifying the learner and a password which is authentication information. When the learner identification information and password are input, the CPU 81 inquires about the learner identification information and password stored in advance in the storage unit 84 and the input learner identification information and password. If the input learner identification information and password match the previously stored learner identification information and password, the CPU 81 determines that the learner is a valid user of the interpreting learning support program. The interpreter learning initial screen is displayed on the display unit 87. An example of the interpretation learning initial screen is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  On the initial interpreting learning screen, select the interpreting task you want to play. When the learner selects an interpretation task, the CPU 81 extracts voice data of the corresponding interpretation task based on the interpretation task identification information, and displays the interpretation learning screen on the display unit 87. An example of the interpretation learning screen is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  The learner uses a mouse, a tablet, or the like to select and input an interpretation task desired to be reproduced from among the interpretable tasks that can be reproduced. If the learner does not input answer data for the interpretation task, that is, if the CPU 81 determines that there is no answer data corresponding to the interpretation task in the RAM 83, no matter which voice data is selected as a reproduction target, It is assumed that “only assignment” is selected. When the reproduction start button is selected after “only assignment” is selected as the reproduction target, the CPU 81 selects the voice of the interpretation task selected from the interpretation task voice data stored in the storage unit 84. Data is read out, and reproduction output of the audio data is started from the output unit 86. At the same time, the input unit 85 is activated to accept a voice input that is an answer to the interpretation task by the learner. The voice received by the input unit 85 is converted into voice data by the CPU 81, and is associated with learner identification information for identifying the learner and interpretation task identification information for identifying the selected interpretation task. It is stored in a different track from the audio data of the translation task.

  When the output unit 86 completes the reproduction of the speech data of the interpretation task, the learner designates the audio data for which reproduction is requested again. Combinations that can be specified as audio data to be played back are the same as in the first embodiment.

  The audio data to be selected for reproduction output, that is, the audio data for the interpretation task, the correct answer data assumed by the questioner, and the answer data input by the learner are stored in different tracks of the storage means 84, respectively. Therefore, the CPU 11 can extract two pieces of audio data to be reproduced simultaneously from the storage unit 14 based on the reproduction request designation information received from the input unit 85, and can reproduce and output them simultaneously.

  In this way, once the answer data for the interpretation task is input, the audio data can be reproduced and output according to the selected three combinations, so that the learner can make notes on the utterance in the interpreter, notes on the interpretation sentence, etc. Therefore, it is possible to grasp without having to talk with the instructor, and it is possible to enhance the learning effect of the interpretation technique.

  9 and 10 are flowcharts of processing in the CPU 81 of the computer 8 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of processing until the learner inputs an answer to the interpretation task in the CPU 81 of the computer 8 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

  First, input of learner identification information and a password is accepted (step S901), and it is verified whether or not a pair of data groups of learner identification information and password is registered in the storage means 84 in advance as an authenticator (step S901). S902). If it is determined that it is not registered in advance in the storage means 84 as an authenticator (step S902: NO), an appropriate error process is performed and the process is terminated (step S903).

  If it is determined that the user is registered in advance in the storage means 84 as an authenticator (step S902: YES), the interpreter learning initial screen is displayed on the display unit 87 (step S904), and the interpreter associated with the learner identification information is displayed. The input of the task identification information is accepted (step S905). Interpretation task data (speech data) corresponding to the accepted interpretation task identification information is extracted from the storage means 84 and reproduced and output by the output unit 86 (step S906), and the input of answer data input by the learner is learned. Is received as voice data associated with the person identification information and the interpretation task identification information (step S907).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of learning content selection processing in the CPU 81 of the computer 8 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. First, input of reproduction request designation information associated with learner identification information and interpretation task identification information is accepted (step S1001), and based on the received reproduction request designation information, a combination of audio data to be designated for reproduction is received. Is specified (step S1002).

  If the combination of the audio data to be reproduced is “task, correct answer”, the interpretation task data and the correct answer data assumed by the questioner are read from the storage means 84 (step S1003), and the two audio data Are simultaneously reproduced and output from the output unit 86 (step S1007).

  When the combination of the audio data to be reproduced is “task, answer”, the interpretation task data and the learner's response data for the interpretation task data are read from the storage means 84 (step S1004). Data is simultaneously reproduced and output from the output unit 86 (step S1007).

  When the combination of the audio data to be reproduced is “correct answer, answer”, the correct answer data assumed by the questioner and the learner's answer data for the interpretation task data are read from the storage means 84 (step S1005). ) Two audio data are simultaneously reproduced and output from the output unit 86 (step S1007).

  If the designated combination of audio data to be reproduced is “task only”, it is determined that the learner inputs the answer data again, and the process returns to step S906 in FIG. 9 (step S1006).

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, even a stand-alone computer, for example, can not only confirm a learner's answer to a task but also compare it with a model answer, for example, Since it is possible to learn not only the content contrast but also the quality of the learner's utterance speed and the timing of the utterance of the interpreter without relying on the instructor, the excellent effect that the learner can self-improve the interpreting technology. Have.

It is a block block diagram of the interpretation learning assistance system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram of a learner terminal. It is a figure which shows the state of the data transfer between the central apparatus and the learner terminal in the interpretation learning assistance system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is an illustration figure of the interpreting learning initial screen displayed on a display part. It is an illustration figure of the interpretation learning screen displayed on a display part. It is a flowchart of a process until the reply input by the learner with respect to the interpretation task in CPU of a central apparatus is completed. It is a flowchart of the learning content selection process in CPU of a central apparatus. It is a block diagram of the computer which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart of a process until the reply input by the learner with respect to the interpretation task in CPU of the computer which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention is completed. It is a flowchart of the learning content selection process in CPU of the computer which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Central device 2 Internet 3 Learner terminal 8 Computer 11, 31, 81 CPU
12, 32, 82 ROM
13, 33, 83 RAM
14, 38, 84 Storage means 15, 34 Internet connection interface 35, 85 Input unit 36, 86 Output unit 37, 87 Display unit

Claims (19)

In the interpreter learning support system in which the central device and the learner terminal used by the learner are connected to be able to send and receive data via communication means,
The central device is
Means for storing first audio data and second audio data associated with the first audio data;
Means for transmitting first voice data to the learner terminal and receiving third voice data from the learner terminal;
Means for storing the third voice data in association with the learner or the learner terminal and the first voice data;
Means for receiving from the learner terminal a transmission request signal that includes information for identifying the learner or the learner terminal, and that designates voice data for requesting transmission;
When the transmission request signal is received, any two audio data designated by the transmission request signal among the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data are learned. Means for transmitting to the user terminal,
The learner terminal is
Recording means for recording the two received audio data;
An interpretation learning support system comprising: output means for reproducing and outputting two recorded audio data in synchronization. The recording means has a plurality of tracks, and is adapted to record the two received audio data on different tracks,
2. The interpreting learning support system according to claim 1, wherein said output means is adapted to simultaneously start reproduction output of audio data recorded on different tracks.   The first voice data is voice data related to an interpretation task, the second voice data is voice data related to a correct answer of the interpretation task, and the third voice data is input by a learner for the interpretation task. The interpretation learning support system according to claim 1, wherein the interpretation learning support system is voice data related to an answer. Means for storing first audio data and second audio data associated with the first audio data;
Means for transmitting the first voice data to the outside and receiving third voice data from the outside;
Means for storing the third voice data in association with information identifying the sender or the sender and the first voice data;
Means for receiving from the outside a transmission request signal that includes information for identifying a sender or a transmission source and that designates audio data to be transmitted;
When the transmission request signal is received, any two audio data designated by the transmission request signal among the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data are sent to the outside. And a means for transmitting.   The first voice data is voice data related to an interpretation task, the second voice data is voice data related to a correct answer of the interpretation task, and the third voice data is input by a learner for the interpretation task. 5. The computer according to claim 4, wherein the computer is voice data relating to an answer. In an interpreting learning support method used in an environment in which a central device and a learner terminal used by a learner are connected so that data can be transmitted and received via communication means,
The central device is
Storing first voice data and second voice data associated with the first voice data;
While transmitting the first voice data to the learner terminal, receiving third voice data from the learner terminal,
Storing the third voice data in association with the learner or the learner terminal and the first voice data;
Including information identifying the learner or the learner terminal, receiving from the learner terminal a transmission request signal designating voice data to request transmission;
When the transmission request signal is received, any two audio data designated by the transmission request signal among the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data are learned. To the user terminal,
The learner terminal is
An interpreting learning support method, comprising: recording two received audio data; and reproducing and outputting the two recorded audio data in synchronization. The learner terminal includes recording means having a plurality of tracks,
Two received audio data are recorded on different tracks of the recording means,
7. The interpreting learning support method according to claim 6, wherein reproduction output of audio data recorded on different tracks is started simultaneously.   The first voice data is voice data related to an interpretation task, the second voice data is voice data related to a correct answer of the interpretation task, and the third voice data is input by a learner for the interpretation task. The interpretation learning support method according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the interpretation data is voice data related to an answer. In a computer program used in a computer connected to be able to send and receive data via an external communication means,
Transmitting the first audio data to the outside and receiving the third audio data from the outside;
Storing the third voice data in association with information identifying the sender or the sender and the first voice data;
Transmitting to the outside any two of the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data designated by a transmission request signal received from the outside. A computer program characterized by the above.   The first voice data is voice data related to an interpretation task, the second voice data is voice data related to a correct answer of the interpretation task, and the third voice data is input by a learner for the interpretation task. The computer program according to claim 9, wherein the computer program is voice data relating to an answer. Means for storing first audio data and second audio data associated with the first audio data;
Means for reproducing and outputting the first audio data and receiving the input of the third audio data;
Means for storing the third voice data in association with information for identifying an input person of the third voice data and the first voice data;
Means for receiving an input of a reproduction request signal including information for identifying an input person and designating audio data for requesting reproduction;
When the input of the reproduction request signal is received, any two of the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data specified by the reproduction request signal A computer comprising: means for synchronizing, reproducing and outputting. The first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data are to be stored in different tracks of storage means having a plurality of tracks, respectively.
12. The computer according to claim 11, wherein reproduction output of audio data stored in different tracks is started simultaneously.   The first voice data is voice data related to an interpretation task, the second voice data is voice data related to a correct answer of the interpretation task, and the third voice data is input by a learner for the interpretation task. The computer according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the computer is voice data relating to an answer. A first step of reproducing and outputting the first audio data and receiving an input of the third audio data;
A second step of storing the third voice data in association with information identifying the input person of the third voice data and the first voice data;
Of the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data, the two audio data designated by the reproduction request signal received from the outside are synchronized, reproduced and output. A computer program comprising three steps. The means for storing the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data has a plurality of tracks,
The third step is
Storing any two pieces of audio data designated by the reproduction request signal in different tracks;
15. The computer program according to claim 14, further comprising the step of simultaneously starting reproduction output of the audio data stored in different tracks in the step.   The first voice data is voice data related to an interpretation task, the second voice data is voice data related to a correct answer of the interpretation task, and the third voice data is input by a learner for the interpretation task. 16. The computer program according to claim 14, wherein the computer program is voice data relating to an answer. In a storage medium for storing a computer program,
Replaying and outputting the first audio data and receiving the input of the third audio data;
Storing the third voice data in association with information for identifying an input person of the third voice data and the first voice data;
A step of synchronizing and reproducing and outputting any two of the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data designated by the reproduction request signal received from the outside A storage medium comprising: The means for storing the first audio data, the second audio data, and the third audio data has a plurality of tracks,
The third step is
Storing any two pieces of audio data designated by the reproduction request signal in different tracks;
18. The storage medium according to claim 17, further comprising the step of simultaneously starting reproduction output of the audio data stored in different tracks in the step.   The first voice data is voice data related to an interpretation task, the second voice data is voice data related to a correct answer of the interpretation task, and the third voice data is input by a learner for the interpretation task. The storage medium according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the storage medium is voice data relating to an answer.

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