JP2007017711A - Learning device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve learning effect by simultaneously performing reading and listening by reproducing voice corresponding to contents of a book in a simple method, while reading the book. <P>SOLUTION: A learning device is provided with a voice source memory 10 in which the contents of the book 2 are stored as the voice data for each page and a module in which a voice data corresponding to the specified page are read from the voice source memory 10 and transmitted to a speaker 14 provided to the book 2 or transmitted through a transmitting/receiving section 9 provided to another headphone. A voice processing section 2B is provided as the module for vocalizing through any one of the speakers or the like. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a learning apparatus, and more particularly to a learning apparatus that is provided in a learning book and can play back sound corresponding to the page when a switch corresponding to the page of the book is operated. It is.

The present invention does not have a similar conventional product, and is a completely new technology. For example, it can be used for language teaching materials. Therefore, when it is considered to be used for language teaching materials, a form in which CDs (compact discs) are mainly sold as books for hearing is now popular.
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  However, the form of selling with a CD attached to a book requires a device that plays the CD, and the playback device must control the playback of the audio, which is cumbersome to handle. there were. Furthermore, it is difficult to match the position where the book is viewed with the eye and the sound reproduction of the CD, and the sound reproduction by the CD is ahead of the position where the learner is looking at the book. In general, it has a problem in terms of learning effect.

  So, while reading a book, you can play back the audio corresponding to the contents of this book in a simple way, and both read and listen at the same time to improve the learning effect A technical problem to be solved arises, and the present invention aims to solve this problem.

  The present invention has been proposed to achieve the above object, and the invention according to claim 1 is directed to a book, a sound source memory in which the contents of the book are stored as audio data for each page, and a page designated Then, the audio data corresponding to the designated page is read from the sound source memory and transmitted to the speaker provided in the book, or transmitted through a communication means having a speaker provided in an external position different from the book. And a learning apparatus comprising a module adapted to reproduce through any of the speakers.

  According to this configuration, when a book page is designated, audio data corresponding to the designated page is uttered through a speaker provided in the book or a speaker in a communication means provided in another external position. Therefore, since the sound is played for each page of the book specified by the learner, when the page content of the book is viewed (read), the sound corresponding to the page content of the book is matched with each other, It is possible to learn effectively.

  A second aspect of the present invention provides the sound source memory according to the first aspect, wherein the sound source memory is provided in the module, and a switch for designating a designated page is provided to the module, and when the switch is pressed, the switch is removed from the sound source memory. A learning apparatus provided with control means for calling up the audio data corresponding to the above and reproducing it through the speaker is provided.

  According to this configuration, when the switch corresponding to the designated page is pressed, the sound data corresponding to the switch is called from the sound source memory, and the sound data is reproduced through the speaker.

  A third aspect of the present invention provides a learning apparatus according to the first or second aspect, wherein the module uses Bluetooth as means for transmitting the audio data to the communication means.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to exchange voice data called from the sound source memory using Bluetooth, which is a wireless communication technology, without using a cable with a communication means provided at an external position.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a user designates a page of a book, sound is reproduced for each page of the designated book. Therefore, when viewing the page content of the book, sound corresponding to the page content is reproduced. While listening and listening at the same time, it is possible to effectively learn, etc., it can be expected to improve the learning effect.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, when the switch corresponding to the page is pressed, the voice data corresponding to the switch is called from the sound source memory, and this voice data is reproduced via the speaker. In addition to the above effects, the operation can be further simplified.

  Since the invention according to claim 3 can be connected to communication means provided at an external position without using a cable and can exchange voice data called from the sound source memory, the invention according to claim 1 or 2 In addition to the effect, the exchange of audio data can be simplified.

  Hereinafter, the teaching device of the present invention will be described with reference to the best embodiment.

  In order to achieve the purpose of improving the learning effect by simultaneously reading and listening to the audio corresponding to the contents of the book while reading the book, A sound source memory in which the contents of the book are stored as audio data for each page; and when a page is specified, the audio data corresponding to the specified page is read from the sound source memory, and a speaker provided in the book Or a module that transmits through a communication means having a speaker provided at an external position different from the book and reproduces it through any of the speakers.

  The module has a sound source memory and includes a switch for designating a designated page for the module. Further, when this switch is pressed, there is provided control means for calling up audio data from the sound source memory and reproducing it through the speaker.

  The present invention can freely transmit and receive sounds such as voice and music to and from a headset or other device using wireless data transmission / reception technology. Create a module, set it in a book and integrate it. Thus, by operating the module, it becomes a useful book that can transmit sound from the book to the opposite device, that is, a book with sound. For example, Bluetooth or the like is used as means for transmitting audio data to the communication means.

  In addition, the present invention can add auditory information to the visual information transmission ability of a book, and its main application is language learning materials and educational children's books, but it is of course widely applicable to other book fields as well. Yes. In other words, the present invention is a novel and useful learning device that can be applied to any medium that requires audio information and auditory information by adding an audio function to the visual information medium.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram conceptually showing the structure of an embodiment of a learning apparatus of the present invention. This embodiment provides a media mix of a book and a wireless data transmitter / receiver, that is, an information medium that provides visual information and auditory information simultaneously. This learning device 1 is composed of a book 2 placed at the hand of the learner M and a headphone 3 as communication means arranged outside the book 2 such as the ear part of the learner M. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the headphone 3 has a transmission / reception unit 3a, and through this transmission / reception unit 3a, voice data can be exchanged with external communication means without using a cable.

  The book 2 is composed of a booklet part 2A in which the contents are printed in type and an audio processing part 2B in which the contents are recorded by voice. As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4, the booklet part 2 </ b> A is covered with a front cover 4 and a back cover 5, and a plurality of pages 6 bound between the front cover 4 and the back cover 5, and the contents of this page The voice processing unit 2B that processes voice data to be processed is arranged.

  In this example, the audio processing unit 2B is disposed below the page 6. When the front cover 4 is closed as shown in FIG. 3, the sound processing unit 2B is hidden by the front cover 4, and when the front cover 4 is opened as shown in FIGS. Exposed.

  The audio processing unit 2B constitutes a module, and exchanges signals by wireless communication with the control unit 8 configured by a microcomputer and the transmission / reception unit 3a of the headphone 3 for controlling the entire audio processing unit 2B. And a sound source memory 10 that stores audio data corresponding to the contents of the book 2 for each page 6, and in addition, a switch unit 11, an audio reproduction unit 12, a speaker 12a, and a liquid crystal A display device 13 and the like are also provided.

  Further, the control unit 8 and the transmission / reception unit 9 constitute Bluetooth, and the audio data called by the control unit 8 from the sound source memory 10 can be transmitted by wireless communication between the transmission / reception unit 9 and the transmission / reception unit 3a without using a cable. It can be sent to the headphone 3 side.

  The switches provided in the switch unit 11 are arranged in the book 2 for external playback using a numeric keypad 15 for designating pages 0 to 9 and a speaker (not shown) on the headphone 3 side. A speaker changeover switch 16 for switching to either one of the internal reproduction using the speaker 14 or the like.

  In the learning apparatus 1 configured as described above, first, the front cover 4 of the book 2 and a predetermined page are opened. When the opened page 6 is designated with the numeric keypad 15, the control unit 8 displays the designated number of pages on the liquid crystal display device 13 as a number, and audio data corresponding to the designated page from the sound source memory 10. call. Next, the audio data is sent to the headphone 3 or the audio reproduction unit 12 according to the switching position of the speaker changeover switch 16.

  When the speaker changeover switch 16 is switched to the headphone 3 side, it is wirelessly transmitted to the headphone 3 via the transmission / reception unit 8 and the transmission / reception unit 3a and reproduced by the speaker of the headphone 3. On the contrary, when the speaker switch 16 is switched to the built-in speaker 14 side, it is sent to the sound reproduction unit 12 and reproduced by the built-in speaker 14.

  Thereby, the learner can learn while listening to the content of the page that he / she is actually reading with his / her eyes at the same time. When the next page is designated after the page is finished, the audio data corresponding to the designated page can be reproduced in the same manner.

  Therefore, according to the learning device 1 of this embodiment, when the learner designates the book 2 page, the sound is reproduced for each designated book 2 page. Therefore, it is possible to effectively learn and the like at the same time while viewing and reading the page contents of book 2 and listening to the sound corresponding to the page contents.

  Thereby, the improvement of the learning effect can be expected. When the switch corresponding to the page is pressed, the sound data corresponding to the switch is called from the sound source memory 10, and the sound data is reproduced via the speaker, so that the operation can be simplified. Furthermore, using Bluetooth, the transmission / reception unit 3a which is a communication means provided at an external position and the transmission / reception unit 9 can be connected wirelessly without using a cable, and voice data called from the sound source memory 10 can be exchanged. Therefore, it is possible to easily exchange voice data.

  It should be noted that the present invention can be variously modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention naturally extends to the modified ones. For example, the present invention can be widely applied to any learning device that produces sound using wireless data transmission technology.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram conceptually showing an embodiment of a learning device according to the present invention. The block diagram of the configuration of the learning device according to the present invention. The perspective view shown in the state where the book which applied the learning device concerning the present invention was closed. The perspective view shown in the state which opened the book to which the learning apparatus based on this invention was applied.

Explanation of symbols

1 learning device 2 pieces 2A booklet part 2B voice processing part (module)
3 Headphone (communication means)
3a Transmission / reception 4 Front cover 5 Back cover 6 Page 7 Case 8 Control unit 9 Transmission / reception unit 10 Sound source memory 11 Switch unit 12 Audio playback unit 13 Liquid crystal display device 14 Speaker 15 Numeric keypad 16 Speaker changeover switch M Learner

Claims (3)

  A book, a sound source memory in which the contents of the book are stored as audio data for each page, and when a page is specified, the audio data corresponding to the specified page is read from the sound source memory and provided in the book A learning apparatus comprising: a module that transmits to a speaker or transmits through a communication means having a speaker provided at an external position different from the book, and plays back through any of the speakers.   The sound source memory is provided in the module, and a switch for designating a designated page is provided to the module, and when the switch is pressed, the sound data corresponding to the switch is called from the sound source memory, and the speaker is passed through the speaker. 2. A learning apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a control means for reproducing the information. 3. The learning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the module uses Bluetooth as means for transmitting the audio data to the communication means.

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