JP2008046707A - Converted data display method and apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem wherein existing techniques for converting input speech data into characters make it difficult to tell from output data which format the original data was in when data converted from speech data to text data and data originally input in text format are mixed. <P>SOLUTION: An information processing apparatus can convert the representation format of data into another representation format, and outputs data that has been converted or has not been converted, in association with identification information representing the status of conversion and representation format. Output environment information can also be compared with conditions for determining whether the output environment is suited to output the data acquired in a prescribed representation format in the representation format. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a conversion data display method and apparatus.

Conventionally, a technique for converting input voice data into characters has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). At this time, information for specifying the speaker is extracted, and text output is performed so that the voice data and the information related to the speaker can be visually identified.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-242669

  However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, in the state where the data converted from the voice data to the text data and the data input in the text form are mixed, the original data is any data. It is difficult to distinguish what happened from the output data. Therefore, when the user reads the output data, the user himself / herself always considers the possibility of erroneous conversion when the voice data input in all output data is converted to characters. Is required to guess. This is particularly inconvenient when the user wants to obscure what he wants to say by causing erroneous conversions when inputting data.

  In view of such a situation, the present invention provides an information processing apparatus that can convert a data expression form to another expression form, and outputs converted or unconverted data in association with identification information indicating the fact. It is what we propose. At this time, it is also possible to compare the conditions for determining whether the data obtained in the predetermined expression form is an appropriate output environment for outputting in the expression form and the output environment information. In addition, an information processing apparatus that can output converted data and / or unconverted data output from the information processing apparatus based on the identification information is also proposed.

  As described above, the information processing apparatus according to the present invention can know at a glance whether or not it is converted data (and its conversion form), and the user considers the possibility of erroneous conversion of the converted data. While reading carefully.

  The best mode for carrying out each invention will be described below. The relationship between each embodiment and the claims is as follows. The first embodiment will mainly describe Claims 1, 2, 6, and 7. The second embodiment will mainly describe claims 3 and 4. The third embodiment will mainly describe Claims 5, 8, and 9. Note that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In addition, each functional block described below can be realized as hardware, software that is developed on a memory and controlled by controlling the hardware, or both hardware and software. Specifically, if a computer is used, hardware such as a CPU, a memory, a hard disk drive, a reading drive such as a CD-ROM / DVD-ROM, a transmission / reception port / interface for various communications, and other peripheral devices Examples include a configuration unit, a driver program for controlling the hardware, and other application programs.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be realized not only as an apparatus or a system but also as a method. A part of such an invention can be configured as software. Further, a software product used to cause a computer to execute such software and a recording medium on which the product is fixed are naturally included in the technical scope of the present invention (the same applies throughout the present specification).

  << Embodiment 1 >>

  <Embodiment 1: Overview> An overview of the present embodiment will be described. The present embodiment is an information processing apparatus that can convert an expression form of data into another expression form, and outputs the converted or unconverted data in association with identification information indicating the fact.

  FIG. 1 shows an example of an information processing apparatus according to this embodiment. In FIG. 1A, a user inputs a voice to an information processing apparatus, converts the voice representation form data into a character representation form, and transmits this to other information processing apparatuses. The scene to output was shown. At this time, in order to indicate that the voice data has been converted, the microphone icon is output as identification information in association with the character data. In other information processing devices that have received the output character data, the character data is originally voice data by displaying the character data and identification information on a display screen or the like, and the displayed character data is converted to voice data. Can be recognized.

  In addition, in (a), the scene where the information processing apparatus outputs data to another information processing apparatus is shown, but as shown in (b), the data is output to the server apparatus, Data may be passed to the information processing apparatus.

  <Embodiment 1: Configuration 1> FIG. 2 shows an example of functional blocks of the present embodiment. The “information processing apparatus” (0200) of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2 includes an “acquisition unit” (0201), a “conversion unit” (0202), and an “output unit” (0203).

    (Information Processing Device 0200) “Information processing device” includes a wide range of devices that have a communication function and can perform processing for converting a data representation form to another representation form. In addition to functioning as a server device, it may have both functions of a transmission terminal device and a reception terminal device.

    (Acquisition Unit 0201) The “acquisition unit” (0201) acquires data in a predetermined expression form. The “predetermined expression form” refers to an expression form such as voice, text, and image. When the data is in a voice form, voice data input via a microphone or the like is acquired. When the data is in text form, text data input via a keyboard or the like is acquired. When the data is an image, image data input via a camera, a scanner, or the like is acquired. Note that the image data corresponds to a captured image such as a sign language or a read image such as an OCR or a barcode.

    In addition to acquiring various types of data input by a user or the like, other information processing devices (in this case, other information processing devices function as a transmission terminal device or a server device and acquire information). The processing device itself functions as a server device or a receiving device.) It is assumed that data is obtained by receiving data output from the processing device.

    (Conversion unit 0202) The “conversion unit” (0202) converts the representation form of the data into another representation form. For example, it is assumed that audio data is converted into a text expression format. On the contrary, various modes can be exemplified, for example, when text data is converted into a speech expression format, or when read image data such as a barcode is converted into numeric text data. In addition, two or more conversions may be executed such as converting English speech data into a Japanese text representation format.

    The conversion unit may convert only a part of the data or may not perform the conversion. In the latter case, the unconverted data is passed to the output unit. Whether to convert the data, whether to convert all of the data, or only a part of it, or which part to convert when converting a part depends on the situation. It may be different depending on the situation. The execution of the conversion process according to the situation will be described in a third embodiment described later. As a specific example of converting only a part of the data, for example, only the telephone number portion “090-123-4567” of the voice data “My phone number is 090-123-4567” is used. It may be converted into a text representation form.

    (Output unit 0203) The “output unit” (0203) outputs the converted or unconverted data in association with the identification information indicating the fact. “Identification information” refers to information for identifying whether output data has been converted by the conversion unit or not. Examples of the identification information include information for determining the color, font, and size of output character data, information for attaching an icon, and the like depending on whether or not conversion is performed. Specifically, data that is not converted is displayed in black characters, and converted data is displayed in red characters. Note that the identification information may be able to identify only that it has been converted (or has not been converted). In other words, the identification information is associated with the data to be output only when it is converted (or when it is not converted), and the identification information is not associated when it is not converted (or when it is converted). Not. In this way, even if identification information is associated with only one of the cases, whether or not it has been converted can be distinguished by guessing. The absence of identification information can indicate the presence or absence of conversion.

    When data is converted, not only the converted expression form but also the converted expression form may be output for the converted part. That is, in the example of conversion of the telephone number portion “090-123-4567” in the previous example, in addition to outputting the text expression form, it may be output in the voice expression form.

    The output destination is assumed to be another information processing apparatus. In this case, the output information processing device itself functions as a server device and a transmission terminal device, and the other information processing devices function as a reception terminal device and a server device. In addition, it may output to a display or a speaker.

  <Embodiment 1: Configuration 2> FIG. 3 shows another example of functional blocks of the present embodiment. The “information processing apparatus” (0300) of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3 includes an “acquisition unit” (0301), a “conversion unit” (0302), an “output unit” (0303), and an output unit ( 0303) includes “output unit with conversion form” (0304).

    (Output unit with conversion form 0304) The “output unit with conversion form” (0304) outputs the converted data in association with the conversion form identification information indicating the conversion form. “Conversion form identification information” refers to information indicating the conversion form of the converted data, and can identify the display form before conversion by the conversion unit. Examples of the conversion form identification information include information for determining the color, font, and size of output character data, information for attaching an icon, and the like according to the display form before conversion. Specifically, if the data before conversion is audio data, the data using an icon indicated by a microphone symbol is applicable.

    In addition, data before conversion is stored in the information processing apparatus, and reference destination information (URL or the like) for referencing this data is converted data, identification information indicating the presence or absence of conversion, conversion form The identification information may be output to an output destination such as another information processing apparatus. That is, when converting voice representation data to text representation format, the voice data that is the original representation format is stored in the storage area of the information processing apparatus, and the reference information such as a URL that can refer to the data. Are output to an output destination together with text data that is converted data, identification information indicating that the data has been converted in association therewith, and the like. In another information processing apparatus as an output destination, this reference information is displayed, and when the user accesses based on this reference information, the voice data originally transmitted by the sender can be referred to.

    The other processes are the same as those in Configuration 1.

  <Embodiment 1: Specific Example> FIG. 4 shows an example of a specific functional block of the present embodiment. The “information processing apparatus” (0400) of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4 includes a “wireless unit” (0401), a “communication control unit” (0402), a “display unit” (0403), and an “operation unit”. (0404), "Mic" (0405), "Main Control Unit" (0406), "Storage Unit" (0407), "Data Conversion Unit" (0408), and "Speaker" (0409) And having.

  (Processing Performed in Acquisition Unit 0201) It is assumed that the data in the predetermined expression form is acquired by the user via the “microphone” (0406). In addition, data transmitted from another information processing apparatus or the like via the “wireless unit” (0401) may be acquired. At this time, the wireless unit (0401) is controlled by the “communication control unit” (0402). The acquired data is temporarily stored in a “storage unit” (0408) or the like.

  (Processing Performed by Conversion Unit 0202) Data stored in the storage unit (0408) is subjected to conversion processing by a “data conversion unit” (0409). The first data recognition unit extracts information indicating the conversion technique (conversion execution availability, conversion form, etc.) included in the data, and the second data conversion unit executes conversion processing based on the information. Alternatively, the “operation unit” (0404) may accept a user operation and perform data conversion based on the operation.

  (Processing Performed in Output Unit 0203) Both converted data and unconverted data are output in association with the presence / absence of conversion and identification information indicating the form. Output may be performed via the “display unit” (0403) or “speaker” (0409), or may be output to another information processing apparatus via the wireless unit (0401). These units are controlled by a “main control unit” (0406).

  Embodiment 1 Hardware Configuration FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the present embodiment. The operation of each hardware component in the processing execution of the information processing apparatus will be described using this figure. As shown in this figure, the information processing apparatus performs “CPU (central processing unit)” (0501), “main memory” (0502), “storage device ( Or storage medium) ”(0503). In addition to the above hardware configuration unit, an “input interface” (0504) is provided to implement the processing in the acquisition unit (0201), and an “output interface” (0505) is provided to implement the processing in the output unit (0203). ). These are connected to each other through a data communication path such as a “system bus” (0506), and perform transmission / reception and processing of information.

  The storage device stores various programs executed by the CPU (for example, a data acquisition program (acquisition unit), a conversion program (conversion unit), an output program (output unit), and the like). The main memory also provides a work area that is an area for reading and developing the program in order to execute the program stored in the storage device. Furthermore, a plurality of memory addresses are assigned to the main memory and the storage device, respectively, and programs executed by the CPU exchange and process data by specifying and accessing the memory addresses. Is possible. Data may be acquired from a user or the like via an input interface or received from another information processing apparatus. Further, the output interface outputs the data in association with the identification information. The above is the function of each hardware configuration.

  When the information processing apparatus is turned on, the data acquisition program (address 01), conversion program (address 02), and output program (address 03) stored in the storage device are stored in the work area (address 11) of the main memory. , 12, 13).

  At this time, the data acquisition program developed in the work area of the main memory is executed by the CPU. As a result, data in a predetermined expression form can be acquired via the input interface, and is temporarily stored in a data area of the main memory. In addition to acquiring data input by a user using a microphone, keyboard, camera, scanner, or the like, data may be acquired from another information processing apparatus.

  Next, the conversion program converts the representation form of the data once held in the data area of the main memory into another representation form. The execution of the conversion process is triggered by a data acquisition completion notification or the like. It is assumed that the data acquisition completion notification can be generated and acquired based on an operation of a predetermined switch, key, or the like when the data is input by the user. Further, when data is transmitted from another information processing apparatus, a data acquisition completion notification may be generated and acquired together with the end of data reception. Information indicating a conversion technique (whether or not conversion can be executed, a conversion form, and the like) is included in the data.

  Finally, the output program outputs data via the output interface. Both converted data and non-converted data are output in association with identification information indicating the presence / absence and form of the conversion. The identification information may be generated by extracting information indicating a conversion method included in the data, or may be generated when the conversion process is executed. The data is output to other information processing apparatuses via the network after being associated with the identification information. In some cases, output is performed on a display screen or a speaker.

  In the above description, the acquisition unit, the conversion unit, and the output unit are described as being configured by software, but may be configured by hardware.

  <Embodiment 1: Processing Flow> FIG. 6 shows an example of processing flow in the information processing apparatus of the present embodiment. Note that the processing flow shown below can be executed by a method and a program for causing a computer to execute the program, and this program can be recorded on a recording medium readable by the computer. (The same applies to other processing flows in this specification.)

  First, data in a predetermined expression form is acquired (acquisition step S0601). Next, the expression form of the data is converted into another expression form (conversion step S0602). Next, identification information indicating the presence or absence of conversion is added to the data (identification information adding step S0603). Finally, the converted or unconverted data is output in association with the identification information (output step S0604).

  In addition, in the identification information provision step (S0603), conversion form identification information indicating a data conversion form may also be provided.

  <Embodiment 1: Effect> The information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment can convert a data representation form into another representation form, and converts the converted or not converted data into identification information indicating the fact. It is characterized by being output in association. Whether the data is converted can be seen at a glance, and the converted data can be read carefully by the user, taking into account the possibility of erroneous conversion.

  << Embodiment 2 >>

  <Embodiment 2: Overview> An overview of the present embodiment will be described. The present embodiment is an information processing apparatus characterized in that converted data output from the information processing apparatus and / or unconverted data are output in an identifiable manner based on the identification information.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the display of the information processing apparatus of this embodiment. (A) shows a scene in which unconverted data is displayed normally and the converted data is displayed in bold. In (b), unconverted data is displayed as a normal display. If the data before conversion is audio data, an icon indicated by a microphone symbol is used, and if a sign language image is indicated by a finger symbol. The scene displayed as an icon is shown.

  <Embodiment 2: Configuration 1> FIG. 8 shows an example of functional blocks of the present embodiment. The “information processing apparatus” (0800) of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8 includes an “output interface unit” (0801).

    (Information Processing Device 0800) “Information processing device” includes a wide range of devices that have a communication function and are capable of receiving and outputting data. Mainly functions as a receiving terminal device.

    (Output Interface Unit 0801) The “output interface unit” refers to converted data output from the information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 and / or unconverted data based on the identification information. Output in an identifiable manner. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 that is a data transmission source and the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment that is a data reception side are different apparatuses. Hereinafter, for the purpose of distinction, the information processing apparatus described in claim 1 or 2 is particularly referred to as a “transmission source information processing apparatus”.

  The “output” may include a display output on an external display screen in addition to a display output on a built-in display screen. The “identifiable output” corresponds to, for example, output that determines the color, font, and size of output character data according to the presence or absence of conversion, and outputs that are attached with an icon. Specifically, on the built-in or external display screen, data that has not been converted is displayed in black characters, and converted data is displayed in red characters.

  It should be noted that the identification information is associated only when the output data is converted (or not converted), and the identification information is not associated when it is not converted (or converted). Even if it is not performed, by outputting data based on the identification information, it is possible to identify by guessing whether or not the data has been converted.

  In addition to the converted data and identification information from the transmission source information processing apparatus, when reference destination information for allowing reference to data before conversion is received, this reference information is also displayed and output. When the user accesses by selecting reference information or the like, it is possible to refer to the data before conversion stored in a predetermined storage area of the transmission source information processing apparatus.

  <Embodiment 2: Configuration 2> FIG. 9 shows another example of functional blocks of the present embodiment. The “information processing apparatus” (0900) of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9 includes an “output interface unit with conversion form” (0901).

    (Output interface unit with conversion form 0901) The “output interface unit with conversion form” (0901) is converted data output from the transmission source information processing apparatus according to claim 2 and / or is not converted. Data is output so that the conversion form can be identified based on the conversion form identification information. As described above, “output” may include not only display output on a built-in display screen but also output on an external display screen. “Distinguishable output” corresponds to, for example, output in which the color, font, and size of output character data are determined according to the display form before conversion, and output with an icon attached. Specifically, for a built-in or external display screen, if the data before conversion is audio data, the display using an icon indicated by a microphone symbol is applicable.

    The other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  Second Embodiment Hardware Configuration FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration according to the present embodiment. The operation of each hardware component in the processing execution of the information processing apparatus will be described using this figure. As shown in this figure, the information processing apparatus includes “CPU (central processing unit)” (1001), “main memory” (1002), and “storage device” in order to realize processing in the output interface unit (0801). (Or storage medium) "(1003)," input interface "(1004), and" output interface "(1005). These are connected to each other by a data communication path such as a “system bus” (1006), and perform transmission / reception and processing of information.

  The storage device stores various programs (for example, a data acquisition program, an output program (output interface unit), etc.) executed by the CPU. The main memory also provides a work area that is an area for reading and developing the program in order to execute the program stored in the storage device. Furthermore, a plurality of memory addresses are assigned to the main memory and the storage device, respectively, and programs executed by the CPU exchange and process data by specifying and accessing the memory addresses. Is possible. In addition, it is assumed that data is received from the information processing apparatus via the input interface. Further, the output interface outputs the data in an identifiable manner. The above is the function of each hardware configuration.

  When the information processing device is turned on, the data acquisition program (address 01) and output program (address 02) stored in the storage device are expanded in the work area (addresses 11 and 12) of the main memory, respectively. .

  At this time, the data acquisition program developed in the work area of the main memory is executed by the CPU. Thereby, converted data and / or unconverted data can be acquired via the input interface, and are temporarily held in a data area of the main memory. At this time, the data is associated with identification information indicating the presence / absence of conversion and conversion form identification information indicating the conversion form, which is also temporarily held in the data area of the main memory or the like. The converted data and / or the non-converted data are transmitted by the information processing apparatus.

  Next, the output program outputs the data once stored in the data area of the main memory or the like so that the presence / absence and form of conversion can be identified based on the identification information and the conversion form identification information. This can be realized by executing processing for changing the color, font, and size of the output character data based on the identification information and the conversion form identification information, or by attaching a predetermined icon to the data and outputting it. In addition to display output on a built-in display screen or the like via an output interface, a display output on an external display screen or the like may be included.

  In the above description, the output interface unit has been described as being configured by software, but may be configured by hardware.

  <Second Embodiment: Process Flow> FIG. 11 shows an example of a process flow in the information processing apparatus of the present embodiment.

  First, the converted data and / or unconverted data output from the transmission source information processing apparatus is received (reception step S1101). Next, the received data is output so that the presence or absence of conversion can be identified based on the identification information associated therewith (output step S1102).

  In the output step (S1102), the conversion form may be output so as to be identifiable based on the conversion form identification information indicating the data conversion form.

  <Embodiment 2: Effect> The information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment outputs the converted data and / or unconverted data output from the transmission source information processing apparatus so as to be identifiable based on the identification information. It has the feature to do. It can be seen at a glance whether the displayed data is converted data, and the converted data can be read carefully by the user while considering the possibility of erroneous conversion.

  << Embodiment 3 >>

  <Embodiment 3: Overview> An overview of the present embodiment will be described. The information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment is characterized in that the data acquired in the predetermined expression form is compared with the conditions for determining whether it is an appropriate output environment to output in the expression form and the output environment information. Have.

  <Embodiment 3: Configuration> FIG. 12 shows an example of functional blocks of the present embodiment. The “information processing apparatus” (1200) of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 12 includes an “acquisition unit” (1201), a “conversion unit” (1202), and an “output unit” (1203). The conversion unit (1102) includes a “condition holding unit” (1204), an “output environment information acquisition unit” (1205), and a “comparison unit” (1206).

    (Condition Holding Unit 1204) The “condition holding unit” (1204) holds a condition for determining whether it is an appropriate output environment to output data acquired in a predetermined expression form. Examples of the condition include information indicating a threshold value of surrounding noise (for example, a text expression form in the case of ◯ dB or more). Other information such as a threshold value of the transmission data capacity (for example, a text expression form if it is greater than or equal to KB), information indicating that the data has not been converted, and that it is different from the expression form acquired at the start, etc. May apply. When there are a plurality of conditions, a priority order may be set.

    (Output Environment Information Acquisition Unit 1205) The “output environment information acquisition unit” (1205) acquires output environment information for comparison with the above condition. “Output environment information” is information indicating an output environment of data, and can be exemplified by information indicating the level of surrounding noise. This is assumed to be measured and acquired using a microphone or the like equipped in the information processing apparatus. Further, the output environment information may include information indicating the status of the communication environment on the transmission side, the presence / absence of conversion of the data expression form, the difference from the expression form acquired at the start, and the like. These may be added to the acquired data itself or may be acquired from other information processing apparatuses or users.

    (Comparison Unit 1206) The “comparison unit” (1206) compares the held condition with the acquired output environment information. As a result of the comparison process, the conversion process may be executed if they match, and the comparison process may not be executed if they do not match. For example, if the conversion process execution condition defines a threshold value such as ambient noise, the conversion process is executed if the acquired output environment information is within the range of the value. Further, when the condition for executing the conversion process is that the data has not been converted, if the acquired output environment information indicates that the conversion process has already been executed, the conversion process is not executed. Furthermore, when it is a condition that it is different from the representation form acquired at the start, the original form is stored in the information processing device, the server device, etc. It may be possible to make a comparative judgment as to whether or not they are different.

  The processing of other parts is the same as in the first embodiment.

  <Third Embodiment: Hardware Configuration> FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the present embodiment. The operation of each hardware component in the processing execution of the information processing apparatus will be mainly described with reference to this figure, mainly focusing on differences from the first embodiment. As shown in this figure, the information processing apparatus uses a “CPU (central) in order to realize processing in the conversion unit (1202), the condition holding unit (1204), the output environment information acquisition unit (1205), and the comparison unit (1206). (Computing device) ”(1301),“ main memory ”(1302), and“ storage device (or storage medium) ”(1303). In addition to the above hardware configuration unit, an “input interface” (1304) is used to implement the processing in the acquisition unit (1201), and an “output interface” (1305) is used to implement the processing in the output unit (1203). ). These are connected to each other through a data communication path such as a “system bus” (1305), and perform transmission / reception and processing of information.

  The storage device is acquired in various representations (for example, a data acquisition program (acquisition unit), a conversion program (conversion unit), an output program (output unit), etc.) executed by the CPU. A condition for determining whether it is an appropriate output environment to output data in the expression form is stored. The main memory also provides a work area that is an area for reading and developing the program in order to execute the program stored in the storage device. Furthermore, a plurality of memory addresses are assigned to the main memory and the storage device, respectively, and programs executed by the CPU exchange and process data by specifying and accessing the memory addresses. Is possible. Data may be acquired from a user or the like via an input interface or received from another information processing apparatus. At this time, the output environment information may be acquired independently via the input interface (the output environment information accompanying the acquired data may be extracted from the data). Is output in association with the identification information. The above is the function of each hardware configuration.

  When the information processing apparatus is turned on, the data acquisition program (address 01), conversion program (address 02), and output program (address 03) stored in the storage device are stored in the work area (address 11) of the main memory. , 12, 13).

  At this time, the data acquisition program developed in the work area of the main memory is executed by the CPU. As a result, data in a predetermined expression form can be acquired via the input interface, and is temporarily stored in a data area of the main memory. In addition to acquiring data input by a user using a microphone, keyboard, camera, scanner, or the like, data may be acquired from another information processing apparatus.

  At this time, output environment information may be acquired independently through the input interface in the same manner. The output environment information can be obtained by an information processing apparatus that has performed conversion processing to obtain data on the surrounding noise situation and communication environment situation via a microphone or an antenna (not shown). In some cases, it is also possible to acquire what the user has input. In addition, the output environment information is attached to the acquired data and may be extracted from the data. The acquired output environment information is also temporarily stored in the data area of the main memory.

  Next, the conversion program converts the data expression form into another expression form. At this time, first, the output environment information temporarily held in the data area of the main memory and the condition stored in advance at the address 04 of the storage device are read and compared. When the condition is composed of a threshold value, a process is performed to compare whether the value indicated by the output environment information is within the range of the threshold value. If the condition is within the range, the conversion process is executed. If not, the conversion process is not executed. If the output environment information and conditions are composed of a converted flag, identification information that indicates the difference from the expression format acquired at the start, etc., if both match as a result of the comparison process Executes the conversion process, and if it does not match, the conversion process is not executed. At this time, output environment information is generated and updated.

  Finally, the output program outputs data via the output interface. Both converted data and non-converted data are output in association with identification information indicating the presence / absence and form of the conversion. The data is output to other information processing apparatuses via the network after being associated with the identification information. In some cases, output is performed on a display screen or a speaker.

  <Third Embodiment: Process Flow> FIG. 14 shows an example of a process flow in the information processing apparatus of the present embodiment.

  First, data of a predetermined expression form is acquired (acquisition step S1401). Next, output environment information for comparing the data acquired in the predetermined expression form with a condition for determining whether it is an appropriate output environment to output in the expression form (output environment information acquisition step S1402). . Next, the condition is compared with the output environment information (comparison step S1403). Based on the comparison result in the comparison step (S1403), the data representation form is converted into another representation form (conversion step S1404). Next, identification information indicating the presence or absence of conversion is added to the data (identification information adding step S1405). Finally, the converted or unconverted data is output in association with the identification information (output step S1406).

  In addition, in the identification information provision step (S1405), conversion form identification information indicating a data conversion form may also be provided.

  <Embodiment 3: Effect> The information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a condition for determining whether it is an appropriate output environment to output data acquired in a predetermined expression form, and output environment information. It has the feature in comparing. By comparing the conditions and the output environment, it can be expected that the conversion process is appropriately executed and the processing load of the information processing apparatus is reduced.

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0200 Information processing device 0201 Acquisition unit 0202 Conversion unit 0203 Output unit

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An acquisition unit for acquiring data in a predetermined expression form;
A conversion unit that converts an expression form of the data into another expression form;
An output unit capable of outputting the converted or unconverted data in association with the identification information indicating the fact;
An information processing apparatus.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output unit includes an output unit with a conversion form that outputs the converted data in association with conversion form identification information indicating the conversion form.   An information processing apparatus having an output interface unit that outputs converted data and / or unconverted data output from the information processing apparatus according to claim 1 in an identifiable manner based on the identification information .   An output interface with a conversion form for outputting the converted data output from the information processing apparatus according to claim 2 and / or the unconverted data so that the conversion form can be identified based on the conversion form identification information. Information processing apparatus having a unit. The conversion unit
Condition holding means for holding conditions for determining whether it is an appropriate output environment to output data acquired in a predetermined expression form in the expression form;
Output environment information acquisition means for acquiring output environment information for comparison with the condition;
A comparison means for comparing the held condition with the acquired output environment information;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: An acquisition step of acquiring data in a predetermined expression form;
A conversion step of converting the representation form of the data into another representation form;
An output step of outputting the converted or unconverted data in association with the identification information indicating that;
An information processing method comprising: An acquisition step of acquiring data in a predetermined expression form;
A conversion step of converting the representation form of the data into another representation form;
An output step with a conversion form for outputting the converted data in association with conversion form identification information indicating the conversion form;
An information processing method comprising: An acquisition step of acquiring data in a predetermined expression form;
A condition acquisition step for acquiring a condition for determining whether it is an appropriate output environment to output the data acquired in the predetermined expression form in the expression form;
An output environment information acquisition step of acquiring output environment information for comparison with the condition;
A comparison step for comparing the condition with the output environment information;
A conversion step of converting the representation form of the data into another representation form based on the comparison result of the comparison step;
An output step of outputting the converted or unconverted data in association with identification information indicating that;
An information processing method comprising: An acquisition step of acquiring data in a predetermined expression form;
A condition acquisition step for acquiring a condition for determining whether it is an appropriate output environment to output the data acquired in the predetermined expression form in the expression form;
An output environment information acquisition step of acquiring output environment information for comparison with the condition;
A comparison step for comparing the condition with the output environment information;
A conversion step of converting the representation form of the data into another representation form based on the comparison result of the comparison step;
An output step with a conversion form for outputting the converted data in association with conversion form identification information indicating the conversion form;
An information processing method comprising:

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