JP2007183399A - Message plate with recording function - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a message plate with a recording function, capable of recording a message matter of the visitor without performing call operation by displaying a message to the visitor, which is inexpensive, easily used, and useful for crime prevention. <P>SOLUTION: The message plate includes: a message plate section 1 on which a first message M1 for instructing a visitor not to perform call operation for calling a visited person, a second message M2 for showing the visitor a reason for not desiring the call operation, and a third message M3 for asking the visitor to utter the message matter, as the message from the visited person to the visitor; and a voice recording device 2 attached to the message plate section 1 so that the message matter which is uttered by the visitor to the visited person may be recorded, based on a content of the third message M3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a message plate with a recording function in which a message plate capable of displaying various messages is provided with a recording function.

  As a means for notifying that a visitor has come in a house or the like, an interphone is generally used. The visitor informs the visitor of his / her presence by pressing a call button provided on the intercom. At this time, the visited person knows the presence of the visitor by the chime sounding. This allows the visitor to respond to the visitor, such as by calling the visitor by operating the call button and listening to the request, or in some cases, going to the entrance and meeting the visitor. .

Here, the problem is that if a ringing tone such as a chime sounds, it will not respond to visitors who are not interested in the visitor, such as selling or soliciting products that the visitor is not interested in. It must not be. From the point of view of the visitor, this is often very troublesome depending on the situation at that time.
In order to cope with such problems, intercoms with a recording function have been developed. For example, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 is an example.

  The technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a door intercom (simply called an intercom) provided with a recording function, and the main purpose is to enable recording of a visitor's requirements while the visitor is away. However, it is considered that the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 can be used not only when the visitor is away, but also when the visitor is at home. In other words, even when the visitor is at home, in a situation where the visitor cannot respond immediately for some reason, the visitor can speak and record the request. Aside from this, you can also play back the recorded messages when the visitor's hands are available.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-298614

  Although the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 described above can certainly record the visitor's business, it is considered to be highly convenient for both the visitor and the visitor. There are also the following problems.

  In other words, since the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1 is provided with a voice recording device in an interphone, a visitor first calls a call button provided on the interphone regardless of whether the visitor is at home or away. It is common to press. This is because the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 is originally an interphone, and a visitor first performs an operation of pressing a call button provided on the interphone without observing the situation of the visitee. It is possible.

  As described above, the operation in which the visitor first presses the call button is a natural operation performed by the visitor. However, the visitor may be very annoying depending on the situation. This is the case when the visitor does not want to receive a call or call out from another person. For example, while a child has a small child such as an infant, Another example is the case of laying down with the last thoughts.

  In this situation, when the call button on the intercom is pressed by the visitor, the chime sound will naturally sound in the living space, and the chime sound interrupts the sleep or the child who has finally fallen asleep I often get up.

  In order to cope with this, it is conceivable to turn off the power of the interphone so that a chime does not sound even if the call button of the interphone is pressed. However, if the intercom power is turned off, not only does the intercom function fail, but the visitor does not know that there is a visitor because the chime does not sound when the call button is pressed. The visitor cannot respond. In such a case, an insane visitor who does not think much about the situation of the visitor may hit the door of the entrance or take an action of looking into the room from outside. It goes without saying that this is very annoying for visitors.

  In addition, as described above, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 is mainly intended to provide an interphone with an answering machine function. It is considered that the main usage is to utter a message after the visitor knows that he / she is away. Such usage is convenient at first glance, but it is not only that the visitor is informed that the house is away, but there is also a problem in terms of crime prevention.

  Therefore, the present invention displays a message to the visitor, so that the visitor's message can be recorded without causing the visitor to perform a call operation, can be used easily at low cost, and in terms of crime prevention. The purpose is to provide a message plate with a recording function that is also useful.

  (1) The message plate with a recording function according to the present invention includes a message plate portion in which a message from a visitor to a visitor is displayed, and the visitor to whom the visitor speaks based on the content of the message. And a voice recording device attached to the message plate so as to record the message.

  (2) In the message plate with a recording function described in (1), the message to the visitor is a first message instructing the visitor not to perform a call operation for calling the visitor. And a second message indicating to the visitor why the call operation is not desired, and a third message prompting the visitor to utter the message.

  (3) In the message plate with a recording function according to (2), the first message is an instruction not to operate a call button provided in a calling means for calling the visitor. It is preferable that

  (4) In the message plate with a recording function according to any one of (1) to (3), the voice recording device uses a battery as a power source and the visitor records the message when recording the message. A recording button to be operated and a playback button for the visitor to play back the recorded message, wherein the recording button is provided on the front side of the message plate portion, and the playback button is It is preferable to be provided so as to be located on the back side of the message plate portion.

  (5) In the message plate with a recording function according to any one of (1) to (4), it is preferable that the voice recording device can record a plurality of messages for each message.

  The message plate with a recording function as described in (1) above allows a visitor and a visitor to convey a message from the visitor to the visitor without performing a face-to-face response. . As a result, the current situation of the visitee can be accurately communicated to the visitor. On the other hand, the visitor can grasp the situation of the visitor based on the content of the message from the visitor.

  In this way, the visitor and the visitor can communicate the message from the visitor to the visitor without directly meeting each other, so that the visitor can change the visitor's It is thought that he will refrain from behaviors that are urgently requested. In addition, since a visitor's request for a visitor can be recorded, the request to be communicated can be reliably communicated to the visitor.

  In addition, the message plate with a recording function of the present invention has a simple structure in which a message play and a voice recording device are provided, so that it can be made very inexpensive, and is hung on a front door or the like. Since it can be lowered and used, it is also a great feature that it is easy to handle.

  The message plate with a recording function described in the above (2) instructs the visitor not to perform a call operation for calling the visitor and shows the reason why the call operation is not desired. You can utter a message and record the contents of the utterance.

  Here, if an example of the content as the second message indicating the reason why the user does not want to perform the calling operation is given, for example, in a home with an infant, the content “sleeping baby” can be considered. In such a situation, it is very annoying to be called by a visitor, such as a chime being ringed by the visitor.

  For this reason, if the visitor is informed of the second message indicating the reason why he / she does not want to perform such a call operation, the visitor senses the situation of the visitor and inevitably identifies the visitor. It is thought that it will not call and will leave the place by speaking only the business. This is particularly effective when the visitor is an undesired visitor to the visitor (for example, a visitor who sells or solicits products that are not of interest to the visitor).

  Further, the second message indicating the reason why the visitor does not want to perform a call operation can be arbitrarily set. As described above, the content of the second message can be arbitrarily set according to the place and usage form of the message plate with recording function of the present invention. Can be used.

  The message plate with a recording function described in (3) has a call button for calling the visitor as a first message for instructing the visitor not to perform a call operation for calling the visitor. The contents are instructed not to perform the operation.

  Specifically, the first message may be a message such as “Don't ring a chime”. By displaying such a message on the message plate, it is possible to prevent a call button such as an intercom or a call buzzer provided at the entrance from being pushed by a visitor. As described above, for example, in a family with small children such as infants, if you do not want visitors to ring chimes and so on to prevent a child who has just fallen asleep from waking up. This is to deal with it.

  Note that the content of the message to the visitor written on the message plate with a recording function of the present invention is, for example, “Do not ring chime” as the first message, or “Baby sleeping” as the second message. ”, And judging from the content of these messages, the house is to let someone know that someone is at home. Therefore, even when you leave your house using this, for example, if you hang the message plate with a recording function of the present invention at the entrance, it means that someone is at home, It is also useful for crime prevention.

  The message plate with a recording function described in (4) uses a battery as a power source of the voice recording device, and is provided so that a recording button operated by a visitor is located on the surface side of the message plate portion. The reproduction button is provided so as to be positioned on the back side of the message plate portion. As described above, since the power source is a battery and both the recording button and the playback button are provided on the message plate portion, the message plate with a recording function of the present invention performs wiring work and the like when using it. It is not necessary and can be used simply by hanging the front door. In addition, by providing a playback button on the back side of the message plate, it becomes a position that is difficult to be seen by others such as visitors, so that an effect of preventing malicious playback can also be obtained.

  The message plate with a recording function described in (5) enables a plurality of messages to be recorded for each message. According to this, for example, even when a visitor is standing in a row. , It is possible to sequentially record the utterances of each visitor.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a message plate with a recording function according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 1A shows the front side of the message plate with recording function according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 1B shows the back side of the message plate with recording function according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b), the message plate with a recording function according to the first embodiment is roughly divided into a message plate unit 1 and a voice recording device 2 (see FIG. 2). It has the plate attachment part 3 which makes it possible to attach the message plate part 1 to a wall etc. so that attachment or detachment is possible. In the example of FIG. 1, the plate attachment portion 3 is an example using a suction cup. However, the plate attachment section 3 is not limited to the suction cup as long as it can be easily attached to the entrance or the like. Various attachment members can be used.

The message plate unit 1 is made of, for example, an acrylic plate, and a message from a visitor (referred to as a resident) to a visitor is displayed on the front side. Note that the message to the visitor is written on the surface of the message plate unit 1 by printing or the like.
Further, on the back side of the message plate portion 1, a voice recording device storage portion 11 that stores the voice recording device 2 is provided. The voice recording device 2 is a so-called voice recorder using an IC (integrated circuit). As shown in FIG. 2, the voice recording IC 21, a voice input unit 22, such as a microphone, a recording button 23, a playback button 24, and an erase A button 25, a sound output unit 26 such as a speaker, a battery 27 as an operation power source, and the like are attached to the substrate 28.

  The recording button 23 of such a voice recording device 2 is provided so as to protrude to the front surface side of the message plate unit 1, and the spoken voice is converted into the voice recording IC 21 by speaking while pressing the recording button 23. It is recorded in the audio data recording unit 212 (see FIG. 3). The spoken voice is input to the voice input unit 22 of the voice recording device 2 through the voice input hole 12 formed on the front surface side of the message plate unit 1.

  Also, the playback button 24 and the erasure button 25 of the voice recording device 2 are provided so as to protrude to the back side of the message plate unit 1, and the recorded voice is sent from the voice output unit 26 when the playback button 24 is pressed. Is output. The voice from the voice output unit 26 is output to the outside through the voice output hole 13 formed on the back side of the message plate unit 1.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram for schematically explaining the function of the audio recording apparatus 2. As shown in FIG. 3, when a voice is input to the voice input unit 22 while the recording button 23 is pressed, the voice recording device 2 receives the voice by the voice recording control unit 211 of the voice recording IC 21. It is recorded as audio data in the audio data recording unit 212. The audio data recorded in the audio data recording unit 212 is output as audio from the audio output unit 26 when the playback button 24 is pressed. Further, when the delete button 25 is pressed, the sound data recorded in the sound data recording unit 212 is deleted.

  By the way, as a message to the visitor described in the message plate part 1, the reason for not wanting to call the first message M1 instructing the visitor not to perform the call operation for calling the resident And a third message M3 that prompts the visitor to utter the message, and these messages M1 to M3 are described as shown in FIG. 1 (a). .

  The first message M3 instructing the visitor not to perform the calling operation has a content such as “Do not press the chime”, for example, and the first message M1 is likely to be caught by the visitor's eyes. It is preferable that it is written in a position that is easy to be noticed by a visitor.

  In addition, the second message M2 indicating to the visitor why he / she does not want to perform a call operation is, for example, “baby sleeping”. Further, the third message M3 that prompts the visitor to utter the message is, for example, the content “Please press the record button and ask for your message”.

Next, a usage example of the message plate with a recording function according to the embodiment of the present invention described above will be described.
Here, it is assumed that a child is taking a nap in a home with a small child such as an infant, so that it is difficult for a visitor to make a ringing sound such as a chime. In such a situation, a resident hangs a message plate with a recording function on which a message as shown in FIG. 1 is written in an easily visible place such as a front door.

  In this state, if there is a visitor, the visitor originally presses the call button provided on the intercom etc. If there is still no response, the visitor hits the door of the entrance or says "I'm sorry" It is common to greet. However, in this case, a message such as “Do not press the chime” on the message plate with recording function (first message M1) is seen by the visitor, and the visitor is written on the message plate with recording function. By further reading the content, it is known that the baby is sleeping now by a message such as “baby sleeping” (second message M2). As a result, the visitor does not perform an operation for calling the resident, such as ringing a chime, and presses the record button 23 in accordance with the message (third message M3) while holding down the record button. Speak the message while pressing.

Here, if the resident is aware of the visitor's presence and the resident's hand is available, the visitor can be handled, but if it cannot be released, leave it as it is. That's fine. The visitor is likely to leave after recording the message unless it is a urgent one. Even if the resident is unaware of the presence of the visitor, since the message is recorded, there is no problem as long as the message is not urgent.
Then, after that, the resident can play the message spoken by the visitor by pressing the play button 24 at an appropriate time when his / her hand is available.

  Thus, according to the message plate with a recording function according to the embodiment of the present invention, even in the situation where the child is taking a nap as in the example of this embodiment, even if there are visitors, The visitor can grasp the current situation on the resident side, so if you record only the message and leave the place without performing a call operation to call the resident, such as ringing a chime Conceivable.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent a sleeping child from waking up due to a chime or the like of a visitor. Therefore, such a message plate with a recording function is particularly effective when the visitor is a visitor that the resident does not desire, such as selling or soliciting a product that the resident does not care about.

  Moreover, the effect on crime prevention is also acquired as another effect which can be acquired by using the message plate with a recording function which concerns on embodiment of this invention. That is, the “door intercom with answering machine recording function” disclosed in Patent Document 1 described in the above-described prior art is mainly intended to record a visitor's business while the resident is away. Therefore, the visitor is notified by some means that the resident is away. This is to notify that the resident is absent and is not preferable for crime prevention.

  On the other hand, the message plate with a recording function according to the embodiment of the present invention is, for example, at least a residence by hanging a message plate with a recording function on which a message is written as shown in FIG. That the person is at home. Therefore, even if the resident goes out by using this, the resident is at home by hanging a message plate with a recording function as shown in FIG. It will show that, and will be effective in crime prevention.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the message plate with a recording function of the present invention is used in a home with an infant has been described. However, the message plate with a recording function of the present invention is used in a situation where a visitor does not want to be called. Since this produces an effect, it can be used in various fields such as hotels, offices, and child rooms in each home.

  As described above, when used in various fields, the content of the message (particularly the second message M2) described in the message plate unit 1 may be various depending on the place of use and the user of use. For example, the first message M1 such as “Do not press chime” and the third message M3 such as “If you are interested, please hold down the record button, please do business” are common, and the content of the second message M2 It is also possible to prepare a plurality of kinds of message plates with a recording function having different contents only and have the user select a message plate with a recording function having a desired content.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, a portion where the second message M2 is described is set as a blank portion 14, and a plate (first plate) on which the optimum content according to the situation at that time is written in the blank portion 14. It is also possible to attach two message plates). In this case, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), second message plates 14a, 14b,... On which a plurality of types of second messages are drawn are prepared, and the user selects the plurality of types of second messages. From the message plates 14a, 14b,..., The second message plate having the optimum content according to the situation at that time is selected, and can be detachably attached to the blank portion 14 of the message plate portion 1.

  As an example of the contents of the second message described in the plurality of types of second message plates, for example, in a situation where an important experiment that cannot be released in an office laboratory is performed, FIG. ) As shown in the figure, the content may be “currently under experiment”. In addition, in a situation where an important meeting or the like is being held with a visitor in the conference room, a content such as “Now visiting” can be considered. In order to detachably attach such a second message plate to the message plate portion 1, it is possible to easily use, for example, Velcro (registered trademark) or the like.

In this way, by preparing a plurality of types of second message plates 14a, 14b,..., For example, the second message plate with the optimum content can be selected according to various conditions of the resident. The message plate with a recording function of the present invention can be used in a wide range of fields.
Further, the content of the second message M2 may be written in the blank portion 11a with a writing portion (such as a whiteboard sign pen) that can be easily deleted by the user.

  Also, a second message plate with a plurality of types of second messages as shown in FIG. 4B is sold separately, and a fixed status message (“baby sleeping”) as shown in FIG. 1 is drawn. The user who purchased the message plate with a recording function of the present invention later purchased the second message plate on which the necessary second message is drawn, and according to the situation at that time, in FIG. The second message M2 shown, i.e., “baby sleeping” may be attached so as to cover the portion. Of course, the user who uses the message plate with a recording function of the present invention can create various second message plates on which the second message M2 unique to the user is drawn.

  Although not specifically described in the above-described embodiment, a plurality of visitors may visit while the message plate with a recording function of the present invention is suspended from the entrance. In this way, in order to be able to handle a plurality of visitors, it is possible to record the requirements for each individual visitor.

  For example, if the audio data recording unit 212 shown in FIG. 3 is provided with first to third recording areas that can record three messages, the first visitor inputs a message. Then, the input message is recorded in the first recording area of the voice data memory, and when the second visitor inputs the message, the input message is stored in the second recording area of the voice data memory. If a third visitor enters a message, the entered message is recorded in the third recording area of the voice data memory, so that the visitor's requirements are individually recorded. Can be recorded for each person. When the resident presses the play button 26, the second recording area and the third recording area are reproduced in order from the first recording area. Thereby, it can respond to a some visitor.

  In the above-described embodiment, the recorded voice is erased by pressing the erase button 25. However, it is also possible to use an inexpensive voice recorder that is overwritten every recording. This depends on how the user uses the message plate with a recording function of the present invention. For example, it is sufficient for only one visitor, and it is effective for a user who prefers a cheaper message plate with a recording function. It will be something.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the message plate with a recording function which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A 'of FIG. It is a block diagram explaining the function of the audio | voice recording apparatus shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the modification of the message plate with a sound recording function which concerns on embodiment of this invention shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Message plate part, 2 ... Voice recording device, 3 ... Plate attachment means, 11 ... Voice recording device accommodating part, 12 ... Voice input hole, 13 ... Voice output hole, 14 blank part, 14a, 14b ... 2nd message plate, 21 ... voice recording IC, 22 ... voice input part, 23 ... record button, 24 ... playback button, 25 ... Erase button, 26... Voice output unit, 27... Battery, 28... Substrate, 211... Voice recording control unit, 212... Voice data recording unit, M1. ... second message, M3 ... third message

Claims (5)

A message plate with a message from the visitor to the visitor,
A voice recording device attached to the message plate unit so as to be able to record a message to the visitor uttered by the visitor based on the content of the message;
A message plate with a recording function. In the message plate with a recording function according to claim 1,
The message to the visitor includes a first message that instructs the visitor not to perform a call operation to call the visitor, and a first message that indicates to the visitor why the call operation is not desired. A message plate with a recording function, including a message of 2 and a third message for prompting the visitor to utter the message. In the message plate with a recording function according to claim 2,
The message plate with a recording function, wherein the second message is a message for instructing not to operate a call button provided in a calling means for calling the visitor. In the message plate with a recording function according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The voice recording device has a battery as a power source, a recording button operated by the visitor when recording the message, a playback button for the visitor to reproduce the recorded message, and A message plate with a recording function, wherein the recording button is provided so as to be positioned on a front surface side of the message plate portion, and the reproduction button is provided so as to be positioned on a back surface side of the message plate portion. In the message plate with a recording function according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A message plate with a recording function, wherein the voice recording device is capable of recording a plurality of messages for each message.

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