JP2008225766A - Mail monitor and monitoring method, and storage medium recording mail monitoring program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a light emission device emit light or to output specific sound by connecting a specific USB connection device having the light emission device and a USB connection terminal to a computer to satisfy a prescribed condition on the computer. <P>SOLUTION: This mail monitor has: a USB connection device confirmation means confirming presence/absence of the connection of the specific USB connection device having the light emission device by transmitting a specific detection signal, and outputting a confirmation signal when detecting the connection of the specific USB connection device; a mail monitoring means monitoring the number of electronic mails of prescribed mail software, and transmitting a control signal when the number of the electronic mails varies; a control code transmission means transmitting a control code signal to the USB connection device according to the control signal from the mail monitoring means; and a sound output instruction means instructing the sound output of a sound file according to the control signal from the mail monitoring means. The mail monitoring means monitors the number of the electronic mails when the USB connection device confirmation means outputs the confirmation signal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a light emitting device having a USB standard connection terminal for connecting a peripheral device to a computer, and a storage medium storing a program for causing the light emitting device to emit light.

  In recent years, a standard called USB (Universal Serial Bus) has been used as a standard for connecting peripheral devices outside a computer. This USB standard employs a system called a bus-powered system in which power can be supplied from the computer side and is called a hot plug, and is a standard that can be freely inserted and removed even while the computer is running.

In addition, as a decorative body having a USB standard connection terminal, there is proposed a registered utility model No. 3125907 “Decorated body movable device” filed by the applicant of the present application and whose appearance is formed into a desired shape. Yes. This decorative body movable device has a USB connection terminal, and the movable portion provided in the decorative body movable device is movable by connecting the USB terminal to a computer. As described above, there is a decorative body having a conventional USB standard connection terminal, but its movement is not operated from the computer side.
Registered Utility Model No. 3125907

  Therefore, the present invention connects a specific USB connection device having a light emission device and a USB connection terminal to a computer, and causes the light emission device to emit light or meet a specific condition on the computer by satisfying a predetermined condition. It is an object to make it possible to output sound.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a specific USB connection device having a light emitting device is confirmed to be connected by transmitting a specific detection signal, it is detected that the specific USB connection device is connected. A USB connection device confirmation means for outputting a message, a mail monitoring means for monitoring the number of e-mails of predetermined mail software and transmitting a control signal when the number of e-mails changes, and a control signal from the mail monitoring means A control code transmission means for transmitting a control code signal to the USB connection device according to the sound, and a sound output instruction means for instructing voice output of an audio file according to the control signal from the mail monitoring means, The mail monitoring means monitors the number of e-mails when the USB connection apparatus confirmation means outputs a confirmation signal.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the backup means for storing the position information of the audio file relating to the predetermined mail software and the setting changing means for changing the setting of the position information of the audio file relating to the predetermined mail software are provided. In addition, the setting change unit may include the location information of the pronunciation file related to predetermined mail software according to the presence or absence of connection of the USB connection device, the other specific audio file or the pronunciation file stored in the backup unit. It is characterized by changing the setting to position information.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the current time is monitored, and the control code transmitting means and / or the sound output instructing means are controlled when the predetermined time or the designated time is reached. And a time monitoring means for transmitting a signal.

  The invention according to claim 4 confirms whether or not a specific USB connection device having a light emitting device is connected by transmitting a specific detection signal and detects that the specific USB connection device is connected. A USB connection device confirmation step for outputting a message, and a mail monitoring step for monitoring the number of emails of a predetermined mail software and instructing the control code transmission step and / or the sound output instruction step to be executed when the number of emails changes A control code transmission step for transmitting a control code signal to the USB connection device in accordance with an instruction from the mail monitoring step, and an audio for instructing audio output of an audio file in accordance with the instruction from the mail monitoring step It comprises an output instruction step.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, the backup step of storing the position information of the audio file related to the predetermined mail software and the setting change step of changing the setting of the position information of the audio file related to the predetermined mail software In addition, the setting changing step includes, depending on whether the USB connection device is connected or not, the position information of the sound file relating to the predetermined mail software, the sound file saved in the other specific sound file or the backup step The setting is changed to the position information.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth or fifth aspect, the current time is monitored, and execution is instructed to the control code transmission step and / or the sound output instruction step when a predetermined time or a designated time is reached. It has a time monitoring step.

  The invention according to claim 7 confirms whether or not a specific USB connection device having a light emitting device is connected by transmitting a specific detection signal and detects that the specific USB connection device is connected. The USB connection device confirmation program code that outputs and the number of e-mails of predetermined mail software are monitored, and the control code transmission program code and / or sound output instruction program code is executed when the number of e-mails changes Mail monitoring program code for instructing, a control code transmission program code for transmitting a control code signal to the USB connection device in response to an instruction from the mail monitoring program code, and an instruction from the mail monitoring program code And sound output instruction program code for instructing sound output of an audio file And wherein the door.

  The invention described in claim 8 is the backup program code for storing the position information of the audio file related to the predetermined mail software and the setting change program code for changing the setting of the position information of the audio file related to the predetermined mail software. The setting change program code stores the location information of the pronunciation file related to predetermined mail software as another specific audio file or the backup program code depending on whether or not the USB connection device is connected. The setting is changed to the position information of the generated pronunciation file.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the seventh or eighth aspect, the current time is monitored, and the control code transmission program code and / or the sound output instruction program code is executed at a predetermined time or a designated time. Further, a time monitoring program code for instructing is added.

  According to the present invention, by connecting a specific USB connection device to the computer, the light emitting device provided in the specific USB connection device is turned on or blinking when a mail arrives, when a mail is sent, or at a predetermined time. It is possible to notify the arrival of mail or that it is a predetermined time. In addition, notification by “mail ringing tone”, “mail transmission sound”, “time signal sound”, or the like can be changed to notification by voice or the like according to the user's taste.

  Also, when a specific USB connection device is connected, the location information of the pronunciation file such as “Mail ringtone”, “Mail transmission sound”, “Time signal sound”, etc. related to the predetermined mail software is backed up. The setting information is changed to the position information of the sound generation file, and the sound that was originally set is output. In other words, the specific USB connection device plays the role of a key, and in the state where the specific USB connection device is not connected, the audio notification by the specific audio file is not performed.

  USB connection device confirmation means for confirming connection by transmitting a specific detection signal for the presence or absence of a specific USB connection device having a light emitting device and outputting a confirmation signal when detecting that the specific USB connection device is connected The number of e-mails of a predetermined mail software is monitored on the condition that the confirmation signal is present, and the control code transmission program code and / or when the number of e-mails increases A mail monitoring program code for forming a mail monitoring means for instructing the sound output instruction program code to execute, and a control code signal is transmitted to the USB connection device in response to an instruction from the mail monitoring program code Control code transmission program code for forming a control code transmission means, and the mail monitoring A sound output instruction program code for forming sound output instruction means for instructing sound output of an audio file in response to an instruction from the program code and a backup means for storing location information of the pronunciation file relating to predetermined mail software are formed. Backup program code, setting change program code for forming a setting change program for changing settings of pronunciation file location information relating to a predetermined mail software, and the current time is monitored, a predetermined time or a specified time A computer-readable program comprising a time monitoring program code for forming a time monitoring means for instructing execution of the control code transmission program code and / or the sound output instruction program code. Storage medium has a USB connection port Connected to a computer, it is to use by introducing each program recorded in the storage medium such as a computer storage device.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings.

  According to the present invention, the monitoring program of the present invention and a specific audio file are recorded in various storage media such as a flash memory, an external hard disk, an optical disk, and a magneto-optical disk as external storage media of the computer, and the storage medium is stored in the computer. When used in a connected state, or each program and audio file constituting the monitoring program stored in the storage medium are transferred from the storage medium to a storage device such as a hard disk built in the computer using an introduction program. Duplicated and used.

  As described above, in the storage device such as a hard disk built in the computer, each program constituting the monitoring program of the present invention and a specific audio file are copied by the introduction program, or these programs are stored in advance. In this case, each program constituting the monitoring program forms means for performing processing.

  The outline of the present invention is that, after a specific USB connection device is connected to a computer, the number of e-mails stored in an inbox or a sent tray of a predetermined mail software is used to transmit a user's e-mail. E-mail when the number of e-mails has changed, such as when the number of e-mails in the sent tray has increased, or when the number of e-mails in the inbox has increased with the receipt of user e-mail Can be notified by outputting a specific sound of the user's preference or by causing a light emitting device provided in a specific USB connection device to emit light.

  In the following description, the specific USB connection device of the present invention and each program constituting the monitoring program of the present invention are recorded on a storage medium serving as an optical disk (CD-ROM). First, referring to FIG. 1 showing an example of use of the USB connection device of the present invention and FIG. 2 showing a block diagram of the USB connection device and the monitoring program of the present invention, the USB connection device 10 having the light emitting device 12 and the monitoring program are The recorded storage medium (CD-ROM) will be described.

  The specific USB connection device 10 is formed in a thin rectangular shape as shown in FIG. 1, and includes a USB connection terminal 14 connected to a computer 18 having a USB connection port on the short side surface of the square shape. . Further, an LED serving as the light emitting device 12 is provided in the vicinity of the short side facing the USB connection terminal 14. Then, when the USB connection terminal 14 is connected to the USB connection port of the computer 18 as shown in FIG. 2A, the USB control signal from the computer 18 side is a serial signal. A control unit is provided which includes an IC for converting to an IC and a microcontroller for transmitting the converted serial signal to the LED serving as the light emitting device 12.

  When the USB connection device 10 is connected to a USB connection port, power is supplied from the USB connection port. The connected USB connection device 10 creates a virtual COM port on the computer 18 and recognizes that the USB connection device 10 is connected to the virtual COM port. The device name of the USB connection device 10 Information such as device type and manufacturer is specified. For example, when the OS (Operation System) for operating the computer 18 is Windows (registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation), it is connected to the COM port of any number from 1 to 16 of the virtual COM port. It will be recognized. Further, the USB connection device 10 may be connected to the computer 18 via a USB hub having a USB connection port.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 2 (B), in addition to the monitoring program, the introduction program for introducing the monitoring program into a storage device such as a hard disk built in the computer 18 is included in the storage medium on which the monitoring program is recorded. And at least one specific audio file is stored. This storage medium is a storage medium that records a program such as a flash memory, a compact disk, or a flexible disk in a readable manner.

  The monitoring program stored in the storage medium includes a USB connection device confirmation program, a backup program, a setting change program, a mail software monitoring program, a time monitoring program, a control code transmission program, a sound output instruction program, It consists of an end monitoring program that monitors the end of this program.

  Next, when the introduction program stored in the storage medium is executed on the computer 18, each program constituting the monitoring program in the storage medium and a specific audio file are transferred to an appropriate storage device of the computer 18. The program is copied and stored in a new location, and a file and / or registry relating to the setting of the monitoring program is newly created and recorded in an appropriate location in the storage device of the computer 18.

  At least one or more specific audio files stored in the storage medium indicate that, for example, “e-mail has been sent” or “e-mail has been received” or that e-mail has been sent and received. Various songs and songs such as electronic sounds and music to be notified.

  Each program constituting the monitoring program will be described in detail. First, the USB connection device confirmation program is a program for confirming whether or not a specific USB connection device 10 is connected to the computer 18. Specifically, the virtual COM port to which the USB connection device 10 is connected is transmitted to the virtual COM ports 1 to 16 on the computer 18 sequentially by sending “inquiry codes” that become specific detection signals. Confirmation is continued until a specific “response code” is returned. In addition, after transmitting an “inquiry code” serving as a specific detection signal to each virtual COM port, if there is no response of a specific “response code” from the virtual COM port, after waiting for a predetermined time, The USB connection device 10 is repeatedly checked. Also. USB connection device confirmation program When it is detected that a specific USB connection device is connected, a confirmation signal is output.

  The “inquiry code” serving as the specific detection signal is a code for inquiring information such as “device name”, “manufacturer”, or a special code stored in a specific USB connection device as a key. The specific “response code” is, for example, a code that becomes information such as the device name of the device connected to the virtual port, the company name of the manufacturer, and the special code recorded in the USB connection device 10. When the specific “response code” is returned, the USB connection device monitoring program recognizes that the specific USB connection device 10 is connected to the virtual COM port to which the specific “response code” is returned. It is. Further, this USB connection confirmation program continues to confirm the presence or absence of the USB connection device 10 at a predetermined timing with respect to the virtual COM port to which the USB connection device 10 is connected even after the USB connection device 10 is recognized. It is.

  Next, the backup program stores the setting information of the “file to be played in response to the reception of the e-mail” of the predetermined mail software executed on the computer 18 in a file and / or registry related to the setting of the monitoring program. Backup. The predetermined mail software is, for example, “Outlook Express” and “Outlook 2003” of Microsoft Corporation. This setting information indicates the storage location of the pronunciation file that is “a file to be played in response to the reception of the e-mail”, and this stored location information is backed up.

  The setting change program reproduces the setting information of “file to be played in response to reception of e-mail” of predetermined mail software executed on the computer 18 as a specific audio file introduced by the introduction program. It is a program to change as follows. In other words, this program changes the position information stored in “file to be played in response to reception of electronic mail” to the position information in which the specific audio file introduced by the introduction program is stored.

  Then, the mail software monitoring program monitors the number of e-mails stored in the inbox storing the received mail and the sent tray storing the transmitted e-mail of the predetermined mail software. Is. For monitoring the number of e-mails in the inbox and the sent tray of this mail software, for example, in the case of Windows, a program called MAPI (Messaging Application Program Interface) provided from the OS side (various application software) The number of e-mails is monitored via a program that enables the use of e-mail transmission / reception functions.

  In addition, this mail software monitoring program transmits a light emission control signal to the light emitting device 12 of the USB connection device 10 via a control code transmission program described later when the number of e-mails in the inbox increases. . When the number of e-mails in the transmitted tray increases, a light emission control signal is transmitted via a control code transmission program, and a specific audio file introduced is reproduced by a sound output instruction program described later. It is.

  The time monitoring program is a program for monitoring the time on the computer 18. This time monitoring program emits light to the light emitting device 12 of the USB connection device 10 via a control code transmission program, which will be described later, when the time on the computer 18 reaches a specific time (time signal) or a specified time (alarm). A control signal is transmitted.

  The control code transmission program transmits a light emission control signal to be a USB control signal to the light emitting device 12 of the USB connection device 10 when the mail software monitoring program or the time monitoring program satisfies a predetermined condition. .

  The sound output instruction program is a program for instructing the computer 18 to output a specific audio file introduced on the computer 18 when the mail software monitoring program satisfies a predetermined condition.

  The end monitoring program is a program for monitoring a monitoring program end instruction from the computer 18. When the end monitoring program receives an end instruction from the computer 18, the position information of the “file to be played in response to the reception of the e-mail” is backed up based on the backed-up position information via the setting change program. The setting is changed to the position information of the state.

  Next, the flow of the monitoring program and the monitoring method will be described using the flowchart of FIG. First, the step of S001 is “program activation”, and when the OS of the computer 18 is activated, the monitoring program is automatically activated. Specifically, when the OS used in the computer 18 is Windows, the shortcut of the monitoring program is stored in the “startup” folder of the “program”, so that the OS of the computer 18 is saved. When is activated, the monitoring program is also activated at the same time.

  Next, the process proceeds to S002, where “USB connection device connection confirmation” is displayed. In this step, an “inquiry code” is transmitted to the virtual COM ports 1 to 16 on the computer 18 by the USB connection device confirmation program, and the presence or absence of a specific USB connection device 10 is determined according to the result. To be judged. When a specific USB connection device 10 is connected to a USB connection port, a “response code” serving as information such as a specific device name and a specific company name is returned from the connected virtual COM port. When a specific “response code” is returned, it is determined that the specific USB connection device 10 is in a connected state, and the process proceeds to “backup processing” in S004. If the specific “response code” is not returned, it is determined that the specific USB connection device 10 is not connected, and the process proceeds to “waiting for a predetermined time” in S003.

  S003 is “waiting for a predetermined time”. In this step, the confirmation of the USB connection device 10 is interrupted and a predetermined time is waited. Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the “USB connection device connection confirmation” is again performed in S002, and the connection confirmation of the USB connection device 10 is performed until the USB connection device 10 is connected to the USB connection port. It is done at intervals.

  S004 is a “backup process”. In this step, the location information of the pronunciation file that becomes the “file to be played in response to the reception of the e-mail” of the predetermined mail software executed on the computer 18 by the backup program is obtained. , Store and backup in a file and / or registry related to monitoring program settings. After the backup is completed, the process proceeds to “setting change process” in S005.

  S005 is “setting change processing”. In this step, setting information of “file to be played in response to reception of e-mail” of predetermined mail software executed on the computer 18 has already been set by the installation program. The specific audio file introduced is changed to be played back. After this setting change process is completed, the process proceeds to “monitor mail software” in S006.

  S006 is “monitoring of mail software”. In this step, the mail software monitoring program stores an inbox in which received e-mails of predetermined mail software are stored, and transmitted e-mails. The number of e-mails stored in the sent tray is stored, and changes in the number of e-mails are monitored. In monitoring the number of e-mails, the number of e-mails is monitored via MAPI provided from the OS side.

  Then, in the case where the number of e-mails increases in the next step S007 "Is the number of e-mails in the sent tray increased?" And S009 "Is the number of e-mails in the inbox increased?" Judgment is made. When the condition “Is the number of e-mails in the sent tray increased” in S007 is satisfied, the process proceeds to “Sound output processing” in S008. If the condition of S009 “Is the number of e-mails in the inbox increased?” Is satisfied, the process proceeds to the “control code transmission” step of S013. If there is no increase or decrease in the number of e-mails, the process proceeds to “time monitoring” in S010.

  The “voice output process” in S008, which is a step performed when the condition of S007 (the number of emails in the transmitted tray has increased), is introduced on the computer 18 in accordance with an instruction from the sound output instruction program. Audio output of a specific audio file is performed. Also, in this step, the process proceeds to “control code transmission” in S013 before the voice output process is completed. Simultaneously with this voice output, “control code transmission” in S013 is performed.

  S013 is “transmission of control code”. In this step, the control code transmission program sends a light emission control signal as a USB control signal to the virtual COM port to which the specific USB connection device 10 is connected. Then, the light emitting device 12 of the specific USB connection device 10 blinks. Further, the LED may be controlled to be turned on or blinked by the light emission control signal. After the transmission of the USB control signal in S013 is completed, the process returns to “Mail software monitoring” in S006.

  S010 is “time monitoring”. In this step, the time on the computer 18 is monitored by a time monitoring program. Then, in the next step S011, “is it a predetermined time?” And “is it a specified time?” In S012, it is determined whether it is a predetermined time or a specified time. If the conditions are satisfied in the “is it a predetermined time?” Step in S011 and the “is it a specified time?” Step in S012, the process proceeds to S013 and the light emitting device 12 of the USB connection device 10 is turned on. Lights up or blinks. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to “end monitoring” in S014.

  S014 is “end monitoring”. In this step, the end monitoring program monitors the end instruction of the monitoring program from the computer 18. In this step, the computer 18 is monitored for the presence / absence of a program end instruction and the presence / absence of the USB connection device 10. In S015, which is the next step, “USB connection device connection confirmation”, which is the same as S002, is performed. If it is determined in S015 that there is no specific USB connection device 10, the process proceeds to “program end processing” in S017. If the USB connection device 10 is present, the “program end?” In S016 determines whether there is a program end instruction from the computer 18.

  S016 is a “program end?” Which is a determination step. In this step, it is determined whether there is a program end instruction from the computer 18. If there is an instruction to end the program, the process proceeds to “program end process” in S017. If there is no end instruction, the process returns to “monitoring mail software” in S006.

  S017 is a “program end process”. In this step, after stopping the mail software monitoring program, the time monitoring program, etc., each program is ended, and the process proceeds to the “setting change process” in the next S018. In the “setting change process” in S018, the setting is changed to the original position information based on the position information of the pronunciation file backed up in “backup process” in S004. Thereafter, the process returns to “USB connection device connection confirmation” in S002.

  As described above, by connecting the specific USB connection device 10 to the computer 18, the light emitting device 12 provided in the specific USB connection device 10 can be used when a mail arrives, when a mail is transmitted, or at a predetermined time. Lights up or flashes to notify the arrival of mail or the fact that it is a predetermined time. In addition, the voice can be changed according to the user's taste, such as “mail ringing tone”, “mail sending tone”, and “time signal tone”. In addition, when a specific USB connection device 10 is connected, position information of an audio file such as “mail ringtone”, “mail transmission sound”, and “time signal sound” related to predetermined mail software is backed up, and the specific USB connection device 10 is When it is removed, the setting is changed to the location information of the pronunciation file that has been backed up, and the sound that was originally set is output. Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and can be variously modified within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

  For example, the USB connection device 10 may be provided with a storage unit such as a flash memory, and each program constituting the monitoring program and a specific audio file may be recorded in the storage unit.

  In addition, for example, the USB connection device 10 may include a movable portion that can be moved by driving a motor, an electromagnet (solenoid), etc. in addition to the light emitting device 12. By transmitting a movable part control signal, which is a USB control signal, to the virtual COM port to which the apparatus 10 is connected, the movable part of the USB connection apparatus 10 is moved to receive a mail or at a predetermined time. In some cases, it may be notified.

It is a figure which shows the use condition of the USB connection apparatus which is one Example of this invention. 1 is a block diagram of a USB connection device and a storage medium according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart figure of the monitoring program or monitoring method which is one Example of this invention.

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10 USB connection device 12 Light emitting device 14 USB connection terminal 18 Computer

Claims (9)

  USB connection device confirmation means for confirming connection of a specific USB connection device having a light emitting device by transmitting a specific detection signal and outputting a confirmation signal when detecting that the specific USB connection device is connected A mail monitoring means for monitoring the number of e-mails of a predetermined mail software and transmitting a control signal when the number of e-mails changes, and in response to the control signal from the mail monitoring means, the USB connection device Control code transmitting means for transmitting a control code signal, and sound output instruction means for instructing voice output of an audio file in response to a control signal from the mail monitoring means, wherein the mail monitoring means is connected to the USB A mail monitoring apparatus, wherein the number of electronic mails is monitored when the apparatus confirmation means outputs a confirmation signal.   2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising backup means for storing position information of an audio file relating to predetermined mail software, and setting changing means for changing a setting of position information of the audio file relating to predetermined mail software, wherein the setting changing means includes: Depending on whether or not the USB connection device is connected, the setting of the location information of the pronunciation file relating to the predetermined mail software is changed to the location information of the pronunciation file stored in another specific audio file or the backup means E-mail monitoring device.   The time monitoring means according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the current time is monitored, and a control signal is transmitted to the control code transmission means and / or the sound output instruction means at a predetermined time or a designated time. A mail monitoring device characterized by comprising:   USB connection device confirmation step of confirming whether or not a specific USB connection device having a light emitting device is connected by transmitting a specific detection signal, and outputting a confirmation signal when detecting that the specific USB connection device is connected A mail monitoring step of monitoring the number of emails of a predetermined mail software and instructing execution to the control code transmission step and / or the sound output instruction step when the number of emails changes, from the mail monitoring step A control code transmission step of transmitting a control code signal to the USB connection device in response to an instruction, and an audio output instruction step of instructing audio output of an audio file in response to an instruction from the mail monitoring step. A featured email monitoring method.   5. The setting change step according to claim 4, further comprising: a backup step for storing position information of an audio file related to predetermined mail software; and a setting change step for changing a setting of position information of the audio file related to predetermined mail software. Changes the setting of the location information of the pronunciation file related to the predetermined mail software to the location information of the pronunciation file saved in the backup step according to the presence or absence of connection of the USB connection device. A mail monitoring method characterized by that.   6. The time monitoring step according to claim 4, further comprising a time monitoring step of monitoring the current time and instructing the control code transmission step and / or the sound output instruction step to be executed when the time is a predetermined time or a designated time. Email monitoring method.   USB connection device confirmation program for confirming whether or not a specific USB connection device having a light emitting device is connected by transmitting a specific detection signal, and outputting a confirmation signal when detecting that the specific USB connection device is connected A code and a mail monitoring program code for monitoring the number of e-mails of a predetermined mail software and instructing the control code transmission program code and / or sound output instruction program code to execute when the number of e-mails changes A control code transmission program code for transmitting a control code signal to the USB connection device in response to an instruction from the mail monitoring program code; and an audio output instruction for an audio file in response to an instruction from the mail monitoring program code A sound output instruction program code. Storage medium over data was recorded readable program.   8. The program according to claim 7, further comprising: a backup program code for storing position information of an audio file related to predetermined mail software; and a setting change program code for changing a setting of position information of the audio file related to predetermined mail software; The change program code changes the location information of the pronunciation file related to the predetermined mail software to the location information of the pronunciation file stored in another specific audio file or the backup program code depending on whether or not the USB connection device is connected. A storage medium storing a computer-readable program characterized by changing settings. 9. The time monitoring program code according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the current time is monitored, and when the predetermined time or designated time is reached, the control code transmission program code and / or the sound output instruction program code is instructed to be executed. A storage medium storing a computer-readable program further characterized by being added.

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