JP2006243133A - Voice reading-aloud method and device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To read information aloud in voice while taking information leakage and protection of privacy of a person who sets the information into consideration. <P>SOLUTION: A voice reading-aloud method and a device include an input means for inputting setting information to be set and a storage means for storing it, a means of specifying secret information S to be kept secret in the setting information, a converting means F of converting the secret information S, and a voice reading-aloud means of reading aloud generated information (having relation T=F(S)) generated by the converting means F. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a speech reading method and apparatus related to the reading of set information, and particularly relates to preventing information leakage when confirming set information.

Conventional technologies include a technology that reads the set information as it is without considering information leakage when checking the set information, and a technology that changes the volume and speed of the read-out for the purpose of preventing hearing errors during reading. Proposed. In addition, a technique for preventing leakage of set information by using an installed handset has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-172944 A

  In recent years, the realization of barrier-free for visually handicapped and weakly sighted persons has become an important issue, and an immediate response is required.

  However, with the conventional technology that reads the set information as it is, there is a risk that important security information may be leaked to surrounding people. In addition, the technology for installing a receiver increases the cost burden of production, installation, and maintenance.

  Therefore, the present invention aims to prevent important information from leaking without using a handset, to accurately check and set information, and to provide voice reading considering the privacy of the person who set the information. Is.

  The present invention provides a method and apparatus for converting specific information of set information and reading it out, instead of reading the set information as it is. This solves the above problem.

This method and means
An input means for inputting setting information to be set;
First storage means for storing setting information;
Means for specifying secret information S to be kept secret in the setting information;
Conversion means F for converting the secret information S;
Output means for outputting the generation information T generated by the conversion means F (T in the relationship of T = F (S)) as audio information;
Voice reading means for reading out the information by the output means by voice;
This can be realized by a speech reading method and apparatus characterized by having a control means for performing a predetermined operation by input.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent important information from leaking without using a handset, to accurately check and set information, and to provide voice reading in consideration of the privacy protection of the person who sets the information. In the present invention, since the voice is used for confirming the setting contents, it is possible for a visually handicapped person or a weakly sighted person who has been difficult to set alone so far to set alone. In addition, even when there are people who hear the sound in the surroundings, the information is read out after being converted, so the possibility of information leakage is considerably reduced.

  In addition, the present invention contributes to the realization of a barrier-free society from the point of reducing the labor of a person who has previously set a visually impaired person or a weakly-sighted person and making the setting only by the person himself / herself.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a control unit in an image forming apparatus (copier) which is a specific example of an embodiment of the present invention. The control unit of the image forming apparatus includes an operation unit B3 that performs input, an output unit B4 that includes an audio output device that generates and outputs audio information, and a speaker B5 that actually outputs audio information from the output unit. A printer B8 for printing information from the output unit, an external interface B6 for communicating with the outside, an image processing unit B7 for processing an image read by the scanner B9, a memory B2 for storing information, and inputs It consists of CPU B1 which makes a judgment and performs a predetermined control.

  FIG. 2 shows a part of the operation unit B3 in the image forming apparatus. The copy button U1 for changing to the copy mode, the scanner button U2 for changing to the scanner mode, and the transmission for changing to the transmission mode. A function switching unit comprising a button U3, a display unit U4 for displaying setting contents, a keyboard U5 for handling characters, symbols and cursors, an input decision button for ending input, and a clear button for clearing input An operation determination unit including an input unit consisting of a numeric keypad U6 for inputting numbers, a forward button U8 for moving to the next and a return button U7 for returning to the previous, and a voice start for starting or ending reading by voice Set the button U9, the utterance adjustment button U12 for adjusting the utterance of the device, the start button U10 for execution, and the settings. And it is made of collectively reading button U11 read aloud Te order.

  In this image forming apparatus, when the visually impaired person or the low vision person (hereinafter referred to as a user) uses the scanner function and the copy function, an outline of the operation when the setting contents are read as they are without being converted will be described. In this image forming apparatus, the CPU B1 performs all the determination of the input information by the user, and the sound information is a combination of the information previously stored in the memory B2 and the user input or generation information. The information is sent to the speaker B5 via the output unit B4 according to a command from the CPU B1, and is read aloud.

  In the scanner function, when the user presses the voice start button U9, the voice guidance “What function will be used?” (Hereinafter, voice guidance for setting functions and attributes in this manner is used as setting guidance). ) Is performed from the speaker B5, and in response to this, the user presses the scanner button U2, and “Sound function? Isn't it a correct button? Press the forward button U8 to “Voice guidance for confirming the content set to“ Confirmation guidance ”), and“ Set resolution. 1 for 200 × 200 dpi, 2 for 300 × 300 dpi, 400 × If the setting is 400 dpi, press 3 and finally press the Enter button. Depression, and performs a resolution setting confirmation by pressing a button U8 to advance to the confirmation guide, is initiated by pressing the start button U10 after setting is completed. After the user presses the start button U10, the CPU B1 is notified of the start of scanning, and the CPU B1 issues a scan execution command to the image processing apparatus B7, so that the scanning operation is performed. The scanned information can be stored in the memory B2 after the scan is completed, or can be transferred to another image forming apparatus or PC through the external interface B6.

  In the copy function, the user presses the voice start button U9, presses the copy button U1 with respect to the setting guide, presses the button U8 that advances after the confirmation guide, and then inputs the “number of copies” and finally the input decision button. Press the number on the numeric keypad U6 and the input decision button for the setting guide "Please press", set the number of copies by pressing the forward button U8 for the confirmation guide, and start by pressing the start button U10 Is done. After the user presses the start button U10, the CPU B1 is notified of the start of copying, the CPU B1 issues a scan execution command, reads the information, and sends the read information from the output unit B4 to the printer B8 to perform the copying operation. Is called.

  An embodiment of the present invention that reads out the generated information T generated by converting the secret information S using the image forming apparatus will be described. The procedure for starting the embodiment is the same as the scanner function and the copy function. Therefore, only the procedure after the state (hereinafter referred to as the voice reading phase) after the voice guidance button U9 is pressed, the transmission button U3 is pressed after the voice guidance, the button U8 for confirming guidance is pushed and the transmission mode is entered. explain.

  A specific example in which transmission settings are made when an e-mail is transmitted in the transmission mode and the contents are confirmed by reading aloud will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 summarizes examples of attributes, setting guidance, secure, conversion means F, and setting information by the user when performing transmission settings. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, one attribute stored in the memory B2, the attribute setting guidance, the attribute secure, and the attribute conversion means F are collectively referred to as a record, and one attribute is called one record. The setting guidance, the security, and the conversion means F are obtained. The last record has an attribute “END” for indicating the end of the record. In the setting guidance, although omitted here, after a request for setting, “Please press the input decision button last” is read out.

  FIG. 4 shows the processing procedure of the speech reading phase when setting FIG. In this embodiment, the attribute to be set for transmission, the setting guide, and the determination of whether to read the attribute after conversion (hereinafter referred to as secure, when the set item is converted and then read out (when the setting information is also the secret information S) 1 is 0 when reading without conversion, and all the conversion means F are stored in the memory B2 and cannot be changed by the user.

  When the CPU B1 is notified that the transmission button U3 is pressed, the record is read from the memory B2 (F1). Then, it is determined whether the attribute of this record is “END” (F2). When the attribute is “END”, the speech reading phase ends. Here, since the attribute is the transmission destination address by the CPU B1, the setting guidance “Please input the destination” is given from the speaker B5. After the setting guidance, the user inputs the destination address “sato@a.co.jp” from the keyboard U5, and presses the input determination button of the numeric keypad U6 (F3). When the CPU B1 is notified that the input determination button has been pressed, it is determined whether the secure attribute is 0 or 1 (F4). If secure is 0, the setting information is directly used as generation information T without conversion (F6). Since secure is 1 here, the setting information becomes secret information S, and the secret information S is converted “repeatingly switching the odd-numbered information and the even-numbered information after that” to “asot@u.aocj. p ″ is generated as generation information T (F5). The generated information T is read out from the speaker B5 (F7).

  Thereafter, confirmation guidance as to whether or not the setting information is correct is performed from the speaker B5 by voice reading. The user presses a forward button U8 if correct, and a return button U7 if changed (F8). Then, the CPU B1 determines this input (F9). In the case of a change, the process returns to the voice guidance reading (F3). Since it is correct here, the next record is read from the memory B2 by pressing the forward button U8 (F1). As a result, when the attribute is the transmission destination address, the processing ends.

  Next, a case where the attribute is other than the transmission destination address will be described. However, since the processing procedure of the speech reading phase is the same, the description will focus on the different conversion means F and the reading contents.

  When the attribute is a sender address, “suzuki@b.co.jp” is input from the input unit after setting the sender address. Since secure is “1”, “xuxixbxcx.xp” is generated by conversion of “odd-number information to dummy character“ x ””, and voice reading is performed.

  When the attribute is a subject, “conference schedule” is input from the input unit after voice guidance of the subject. Since secure is “0”, a “conference schedule” is generated and aloud is read out.

  When the attribute is the color mode, “1” is input from the input unit after voice guidance of the subject. Since secure is “0”, “1” is read out as it is.

  When the attribute is resolution, “2” is input from the input unit after voice guidance of the subject. Since secure is “0”, “2” is read out as it is. Then, the next record is read by pressing the forward button U8 with respect to the confirmation guidance. Here, the attribute of the next record is “END”. Therefore, the reading phase ends.

  This is a specific example in which the e-mail transmission setting is confirmed by reading aloud.

  As a second embodiment, in the voice reading phase in which the secret information S is arbitrarily specified in the voice reading phase of the first embodiment (a secure value can be arbitrarily determined) is added. A specific example when the password is a password, personal identification number, amount, name, and telephone number will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 summarizes attributes and voice guidance that are set by the same notation means as in FIG. 3 of the first embodiment. FIG. 6 illustrates a difference (a process added between F3 and F4) between the flowchart of FIG. 4 representing the process of the first embodiment and the flowchart representing the process of the second embodiment.

  The processing procedure of the voice reading phase of the second embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and therefore, different processing procedures and reading contents will be mainly described.

  A case where the attribute is a password will be described. When “123abc” is input from the input unit after the password setting guidance, in this embodiment, “Do you want to secure? Enter 1 to secure, 0 to not secure, and finally enter the enter button. “Please press” voice guidance (hereinafter referred to as secure guidance) is performed from the speaker B5. The user inputs “1” to secure from the input unit, and inputs “0” otherwise (F10). If it is not secure, the setting information is generated information as in the first embodiment (F6). Here, in order to set the password secure to 1, “1” and the input determination button are pressed. As a result, the conversion is performed to “change the order in the order opposite to the input order”, and “cba321” is generated as the generation information T from “123abc”. After this, confirmation guidance of the generation information T is performed in the same procedure as in the first embodiment. If the voice reading result is correct, the advance button U8 is pressed to read the next record, and if changed, the return button U7 is pressed to press the setting guide. Return to (F3).

  In the following, only the differences from the case of a password will be described when the attribute is a personal identification number, amount, name, and telephone number.

  If the attribute is a personal identification number, “12345” is input from the input unit after guidance for setting the personal identification number, “1” is input after secure guidance, and “the entered value is encrypted to one larger value (however, the value Is converted to “0” when 9 is 9), “12345” to “23456” are generated as generation information T.

  If the attribute is a monetary amount, “12300” is input from the input unit after guidance for setting the personal identification number, “1” is input after secure guidance, and “select only before 0 appears for the first time” conversion is performed. "123" is generated as generation information T.

  If the attribute is a name, enter “12345” from the input section after guidance for setting the security code, enter “1” after secure guidance, and “convert all characters before * to dummy characters“ 0 ”” And “000000 * taro” is generated as generation information T from “yamada * taro”.

  When the attribute is a telephone number, “01234456789” is input from the input section after guidance for setting the password, “1” is input after secure guidance, and “last 3 characters are set as dummy characters“ x ”” is converted. Then, “01123456xxx” is generated as generation information T from “O123456789”.

  This is a specific example in which conversion is performed by arbitrarily specifying the secret information S.

  As a third embodiment, in the voice reading phase in which not only the voice reading of the generation information T but also printing is added to the voice reading phase of the first embodiment, the voice reading of the generation information T generated by converting the secret information S A specific example of printing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 illustrates a difference (a process added between F5 and F7) between the flowchart of FIG. 4 representing the process of the first embodiment and the flowchart representing the process of the third embodiment.

  Since the processing procedure of the reading phase of the third embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, the processing procedure different from that of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

“12345” is generated as the generation information T by the conversion (F5) of the secret information S. In this example, before reading aloud here, “Do you want to print as well as read aloud? Press 1 to print, 0 to not print, and finally press the enter button. "Sound guidance (hereinafter, printing guidance) is performed from the speaker B5. The user inputs “1” from the input unit when printing is also performed, and “0” otherwise (F11). Then, the CPU B1 determines whether to perform printing (F12). When printing is not performed, only the voice reading of the generation information T is performed as in the first embodiment. When printing is performed, the generation information T is stored in the memory B2 for reading aloud, and then the generation information T is notified to the printer B8 to perform printing, and the generation information T in the memory B2 is sent to the output unit B4 (F13). ). Upon receiving the notification of the generation information T, the output unit B4 reads out the generation information T by the speaker B5 (F7). Here, in order to perform printing, 1 and the input decision button are pressed after the printing guidance. As a result, “12345” printing and “12345” reading are performed.
This is a specific example in which printing is performed in addition to voice reading.

  As a fourth embodiment, the voice adjustment in the voice reading phase in which the speed (volume, sound quality, pitch) processing (hereinafter referred to as voice adjustment) when the generation information T is read out by voice is added to the voice reading phase of the first embodiment. A specific example in which the generated information T is read aloud after performing the above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the processing of the first embodiment, in which the voice guidance adjustment processing of the present embodiment is added to the setting guidance and setting information input processing (F3) of FIG.

  This voice adjustment can be executed any number of times before any user input in the voice reading phase (any position if interrupt is enabled), but in this embodiment, the voice adjustment button U12 is pressed immediately before the setting guidance to adjust the voice. Consider the case. Each value set in the sound adjustment is stored in the memory B2.

  Since the processing procedure of the voice reading phase of the fourth embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, the description will focus on different processing procedures and reading contents.

  Before inputting the setting information, the setting guidance is read out by the speaker B5 (F3 '). In this embodiment, before inputting the setting information, the utterance adjustment button U12 is pressed to start sound adjustment (F14). First, the current reading speed stored in the memory B2 is read out by the CPU B1, and “the current speed is 5 in 9 steps. Enter a small number and press the input decision button at the end. "Voice guidance (hereinafter, speed guidance) is performed by the speaker B5. Here, in order to set the speed to 7, after the speed guidance, 7 and the input determination button are pressed from the input unit (F15). When the CPU B1 is notified that the input determination button has been pressed, this setting value is stored in the memory B2 as a setting value for reading aloud, and the process proceeds to the next setting.

  Similarly, the sound volume, sound quality, and tone are set, but the processing procedure is the same as that for the speed, so that the description will focus on the voice guidance and setting contents that are different from those for the speed.

  In the case of volume, “Current volume is 5 in 9 steps. To increase, enter a large number with 9 or less, to decrease, enter a small number of 1 or more, and finally press the Enter button. ”And voice guidance (hereinafter, volume guidance) is performed. Here, in order to set the volume to 3, after the volume guidance, 3 and the input determination button are pressed from the input unit (F16).

  For sound quality, "Current sound quality is 5 in 9 levels. If you want to clarify, enter a large number of 9 or less, if you want to cloud, enter a small number of 1 or more, and finally press the enter decision button ", Voice guidance (hereinafter referred to as sound quality guidance) is performed. Here, since the setting is not changed, 5 and the input determination button are pressed from the input unit after the sound quality guidance (F17).

  In the case of pitch, “Current pitch is 5 in 9 steps. To increase it, enter a large number with 9 or less, to decrease it, enter a small number of 1 or more, and finally press the Enter button. ”And voice guidance (hereinafter, pitch guidance) is performed. Here, since the setting is not changed, 5 and the input decision button are pressed from the input section after the pitch guidance (F18).

  When these four settings are completed, the CPU B1 determines that there is no next setting, and reads out the information of the voice adjustment from the memory B2 and performs confirmation guidance. Here, the confirmation guidance is given as “Speed is 7, Volume is 3, Sound quality is 5, Pitch is 5. Press the forward button if correct, and press the back button to change”. The user presses the forward button U8 or the return button U7 (F19). Then, the CPU B1 determines this input (F20). If it is correct, go to the next operation. In case of a change, return immediately after setting guidance. Here, the advance button U8 is pressed for determination, and the flow proceeds to setting information input (F3 '').

  This is a specific example in which sound adjustment is performed.

  As a fifth embodiment, the user selects and selects the conversion means F in the voice reading phase in which the conversion process F is selected by the selection of the conversion means F and the parameter of the conversion means F is added to the voice reading phase of the first embodiment. A specific example of specifying parameters will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 shows a difference between the flowchart of FIG. 4 representing the processing of the first embodiment and the flowchart of the conversion means F of this embodiment and the parameter designation processing (processing immediately after proceeding to YES in F4). It is. The selection of the conversion means F and the specification of the parameters can be performed at the beginning of the speech reading phase in order to convert all the attributes by the common conversion means F. However, in this embodiment, the setting information is secure. Consider the case where a different conversion means F is generated every time by performing immediately after the determination (F4).

  In addition, in this embodiment, the timing of pressing the button is also taken into consideration, and if there is no input by the user even after 5 seconds from the end of the setting guidance, a predetermined default value is regarded as the user's input. This default value is stored in advance in the memory B2.

  Since the processing procedure of the voice reading phase of the present embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, different processing procedures and reading contents will be mainly described.

  When it is determined that the record read by the CPU B1 is “1”, all the conversion means F stored in the memory B2 are read out by voice guidance. Here, enter the conversion method 1 or 2 with the numeric keypad, and finally press the input decision button. The conversion method 1 is a method of making the specified information a dummy sound. The conversion method 2 is the content of the information. This is a method of moving the specified number backwards, for example, moving the number 3 by 1 makes it 4 and moving the letter A by 1 makes it B ”, voice guidance (hereinafter referred to as conversion guidance) is performed from the speaker B5. . If the user presses the numeric key 1 or 2 within 5 seconds, this input is stored in the memory B2 as the conversion means F to be executed. If there is no input from the user even after 5 seconds, the default conversion means F is regarded as input (F21). Here, the conversion means F and the default value for parameter specification are both 1.

Next, parameters are specified. If 1 is pressed with the numeric keypad or there is no input for 5 seconds, “What is the information to be used as a dummy sound from the top? Repeatedly, when all the designations are completed, press the forward button ", and voice guidance (hereinafter, parameter guidance) is performed from the speaker B5. Similarly, when 2 is pressed by the numeric keypad, the parameter guidance is performed from the speaker B5, “How many backwards do you want to move? In response to this parameter guidance, the user presses a number and an input decision button from the input unit. If there is no input from the user even after 5 seconds, the default parameters are regarded as input in the same manner as described above (F22). This input is added as a parameter to the conversion means F executed by the memory B2, and this is stored as a new conversion means F in the memory B2. The conversion means F is used for conversion and reading as in the first embodiment.
In the secret information S “12345”, when 1 is input in the conversion guidance and 2 and 3 are input in the parameter guidance, the generation information T is “1 dummy sound dummy sound 4 5”.

  Also, in the secret information S “12345”, when 2 is input for conversion guidance and 3 is input for parameter guidance, the generation information T is “45678”.

  In addition, in the secret information S “12345”, when 2 is input in the conversion guidance and nothing is input for 5 seconds, the generation information T is “23456”.

  This is a specific example of selection of the conversion means F and parameter specification in consideration of the button press timing.

  An embodiment of a system different from the above embodiments will be described. In this embodiment, a part (FIG. 2) of the same operation unit B3 as the control unit (FIG. 1) of the same image forming apparatus as before is used, but there are two differences. One is that the settings are collectively read out by pressing the batch reading button U11. The other is that the forward button U8 moves to the next setting without changing the current setting (hereinafter skipped). It is.

  A specific example of setting the attributes of FIG. 3 in such a system configuration will be described with reference to FIG. Each attribute shown in FIG. 3 has a set value called an initial value, which is stored in the memory B2. In some cases, the initial value is blank. In this case, the content of the voice reading is “not set”, and if the start button U10 is pressed while the setting is blank, transmission is not performed according to the judgment of the CPU B1. The voice guidance for resetting is performed. The initial values of the attributes in FIG. 3 are a destination address and a sender address that are blank, a subject “Untitled”, a color mode “Full Color”, and a resolution “200 × 200 dpi”. FIG. 10 shows the processing procedure of the speech reading phase of this embodiment.

  Batch reading can be executed any number of times before any user input in the voice reading phase (any position if interrupt is enabled), but in this embodiment, the initial value is obtained by performing batch reading at the start of the voice reading phase. Is considered, and the generation information T is confirmed by performing batch reading again at the end of the speech reading phase (before the start button U10 is pressed).

  The processing procedure of the voice reading phase of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment in the input and conversion of setting information, and therefore, different processing procedures and reading contents will be mainly described.

  When you press the batch reading button U11 at the beginning of the voice reading phase, “The destination address is not set. The sender address is not specified. The subject is untitled. The color mode is full color. Is 200 × 200 dpi. ”The contents of the current attribute are read out.

  After that, it returns to the voice reading phase, and it becomes guidance for setting the destination address. In this example, change the current setting, such as "Enter the destination. If you do not want to change the setting, press Forward." Voice guidance (hereinafter referred to as setting guidance with skip) is performed without moving to the next setting. The user inputs setting information when setting, and presses the forward button U8 when skipping (F23). Then, the CPU B1 determines this input (F24). When skipping, the process proceeds to reading the next record (F1). Here, in order to set a transmission destination address, setting information is input and converted to generate generation information T as in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the generation information T is not read out here and stored in the memory B2 (F25). Then, the next record is read (F1).

  As described above, the sender address and resolution are converted in the same manner as in the first embodiment, the subject and the color mode are skipped, and the speech reading phase ends. Then, when the batch reading button U11 is pressed after the setting is completed, “The destination address is asot@u.aocj.p. The sender address is uxuxixbxcx.xp. The subject setting is untitled. The color mode is full color. "The resolution is 300 x 300 dpi."

  This is a specific example of batch reading and skipping.

Block diagram of control unit of image forming apparatus Screen view of the operation unit of the image forming apparatus The figure which shows the example of the setting information by the attribute at the time of transmission setting, setting guidance, secure, the conversion means F, and a user Flowchart diagram of the first embodiment Figure showing a summary of attributes and voice guidance to be set Part of the flowchart of the second embodiment Part of the flowchart of the third embodiment Part of flowchart diagram of embodiment 4 Part of flowchart diagram of embodiment 5 Flowchart diagram of Embodiment 6

Explanation of symbols

B1 CPU
B2 Memory B3 Operation unit B4 Output unit B5 Speaker B6 External interface B7 Image processing unit B8 Printer B9 Scanner U1 Copy button U2 Scanner button U3 Send button U4 Display unit U5 Keyboard U6 Numeric keypad U7 Return button U8 Forward button U9 Voice start button U10 Start button U11 Batch reading button U12 Voice adjustment button

Claims (38)

An input step for entering setting information to be set;
A first storage step for storing the setting information;
Identifying the secret information S to be kept secret in the setting information;
A conversion step F for converting the secret information S;
An output step for outputting the generation information T generated in the conversion step F (T having a relationship of T = F (S)) as voice information;
A voice reading step for reading out the information in the output step by voice;
A control step for performing a predetermined operation by input;
A speech reading method characterized by comprising: The speech reading method according to claim 1,
A voice reading method, wherein the secret information S is a predetermined step. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
A method for reading aloud, wherein the secret information S is a step that can be selected. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
The secret information S is a personal identification number. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
The secret information S is a password reading method characterized in that it is a password. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
The secret information S is a monetary amount, and is a speech reading method. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
The secret information S is a phonetic reading method characterized in that it is a telephone number. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
The secret information S is a voice reading method characterized by being a destination. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
The secret information S is a name that is a full name. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
The conversion step F is a speech reading method characterized by repeatedly exchanging one of the secret information S with one of the different secret information S and changing the arrangement order. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
The conversion step F is a voice reading method characterized in that the secret information S is replaced with predetermined dummy information. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
The conversion step F is a speech reading method characterized by selecting only a part of the secret information S. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
The conversion step F is a voice reading method characterized in that the secret information S is encrypted into recoverable information. In the conversion step F of the speech reading method according to claim 13,
Encrypting means that if the character or number is the secret information S, the information value is moved by an arbitrary number (for example, when moving backward, “A” is set to “B”, and “1” is set to “2”. A voice reading method characterized by the above. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
A speech reading method characterized by comprising a plurality of conversion steps F and allowing the user to select a conversion step F from among them. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
A speech reading method characterized in that the conversion step F has parameters for conversion and allows a user to specify the parameters. In the output step of the speech reading method according to claim 1,
A second storage step for storing the generation information T;
A speech reading method characterized in that it is possible to select an output destination other than the speech reading step. In the voice reading method of the voice reading method according to claim 1,
A voice reading method comprising a control step capable of changing a reading speed, volume, sound quality, and pitch. The speech reading method according to claim 1,
This method and apparatus is an image forming step. An input means for inputting setting information to be set;
First storage means for storing setting information;
Means for specifying secret information S to be kept secret in the setting information;
Conversion means F for converting the secret information S;
Output means for outputting the generation information T generated by the conversion means F (T in the relationship of T = F (S)) as audio information;
Voice reading means for reading out the information by the output means by voice;
Control means for performing a predetermined operation by input;
A voice reading device characterized by comprising: The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
A speech reading apparatus characterized in that the secret information S is determined. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
A speech reading apparatus characterized in that the secret information S can be selected. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
The secret information S is a personal identification number. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
The secret information S is a voice reading device characterized in that it is a password. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
The secret information S is a voice reading device characterized in that it is a monetary amount. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
The secret information S is a phonetic reading device characterized in that it is a telephone number. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
The secret information S is a voice reading device characterized by being a destination. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
The secret information S is a voice reading device characterized by a name. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
The conversion means F is a speech reading apparatus characterized by repeatedly exchanging one of the secret information S with one of the different secret information S and changing the arrangement order. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
The conversion means F is a voice reading device characterized in that the secret information S is replaced with predetermined dummy information. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
The conversion means F is a speech reading apparatus characterized by selecting only a part of the secret information S. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
The conversion means F encrypts the secret information S into information that can be restored. In the conversion means F of the speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
Encrypting means that if the character or number is the secret information S, the information value is moved by an arbitrary number (for example, when moving backward, “A” is set to “B”, and “1” is set to “2”. A speech-to-speech device. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
A speech-to-speech apparatus comprising a plurality of conversion means F and allowing a user to select the conversion means F from among them. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
The speech reading apparatus characterized in that the conversion means F has parameters for conversion, and allows the user to specify the parameters. The output means of the speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
A second storage means for storing the generation information T;
A speech-to-speech apparatus, characterized in that it is possible to select an output destination other than the speech-to-speech means. The speech reading apparatus of the speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
A speech reading apparatus comprising a control means capable of changing a reading speed, volume, sound quality, and pitch. The speech reading apparatus according to claim 20,
This method and apparatus is an image forming means.

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