JP2009036885A - Information processing system and information processing method for repeated learning - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technology for adding educational value to music content so that the music content can be utilized as a learning material and easily and pleasantly reused by anyone as a learning material. <P>SOLUTION: An information processing system 10 for learning for assisting language learning and music learning by controlling switching of a plurality of content data (for example, original music pieces, reading, and Karaoke) comprises: a storage means 12 storing macros specifying switching of content data, number of times of repetitions, and reproduction speed; and a control means 11 controlling, on the basis of the macro read out of the storage means 12, switching of content data, number of times of repetitions, and reproduction speed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing technique for utilizing music content or the like as a learning material.

  As music is sometimes called universal language, good music and performers are loved by people beyond the times and words. Good music also makes you want to sing naturally, regardless of language, and gives you a good opportunity to experience different cultures. In addition, there are many people who love music regardless of their generation. Many people who like music have dreams and desires like singing well like professional singers or playing musical instruments.

Therefore, the inventor has proposed a system and method capable of providing training that can acquire the technique requested by the user through the original work and that precisely corresponds to the request and level of each user ( Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 discloses a technique in which a user who has purchased an original work can effectively learn the original work by repeatedly playing back music data in arbitrary division units, or a technique requested by the user through the original work. A technology that can effectively learn the content, and a technology that can provide a training method that is not limited to place or time, using the original work by a provider that provides educational services such as music Is disclosed.
International Publication No. 2004/015651 Pamphlet Definitive edition! 20 English songs that can be used in class, Kenichi Inoue and others, Kairyodo Publishing Hayagi 30 makes English lovers “English songs”, Yoichi Nakajima, Meiji Book Publishing "English learning" to see the world-English class ideas collection, Tsuneo Negishi, Sanyusha Publishing

  In this way, music enters the daily life as a familiar thing, and since the invention of Edison's gramophone, many artists have recorded precious works on records and CDs. On the other hand, there is a way to enjoy singing as represented by karaoke from Japan. However, in the case of music in your native language, you can enjoy singing relatively easily, but you can sing in foreign languages because you cannot hear the pronunciation, you do not understand the meaning, or you cannot pronounce it. Because it is difficult, it is generally only used for music appreciation.

  By the way, according to reports by many educators who practice English education using Western music, including Kenichi Inoue and Yoichi Nakajima, using good music as a learning material is particularly effective for learning languages. (Non-patent document 1, Non-patent document 2, Non-patent document 3). For example, if Western music is used for English education, it has a sense of familiarity with English, and a purpose-consciousness of “I want to be able to sing well” is born. In addition, it can be said that it is a good teaching material for reading aloud because it can be recited happily by singing a song. In addition, the song contains a lot of raw English expressions, and you can learn the culture of each country.

  As described above, language learning using music is very effective for generations, but there are some problems in using music as a language learning material. For example, it is difficult to repeatedly listen to a specific piece of music that is needed, and accompaniments and melodies can interfere with listening. In addition, the recorded song is not sufficient as a model for reading aloud. Furthermore, self-study is difficult only with music and text.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and in order to use music content such as music as a learning material, to add educational value to the music content, so that anyone can easily enjoy and reuse it as a learning material. The purpose is to provide the technology.

  Some aspects according to the present invention are capable of repeatedly reproducing a plurality of independent pieces of content data having different time progress in arbitrary division units, and switching the content data to be output and reproduced at any point in time. An information processing system and an information processing method are provided.

  Furthermore, some aspects of the present invention are effective while enjoying language and music according to the learning level and interest of the learner by automatically controlling the switching of content data based on the mechanism of human memory. An object of the present invention is to provide a learning information processing system and an information processing method capable of efficiently and naturally learning.

  In order to solve the above problems, an information processing system for learning according to the present invention is an apparatus that assists language learning by controlling switching of a plurality of content data (for example, original music, reading, karaoke), Storage means for storing macros defining content data switching, repetition count, and playback speed, and control means for controlling content data switching, repetition count, and playback speed based on the macro read from the storage means And comprising.

  At this time, the first storage means for storing the first content data and the first section information indicating an arbitrary section of the first content data, the second content data, and the second content data It is preferable to include a second storage unit that stores second partition information indicating an arbitrary partition. Further, the control means is a reproduction means for reproducing the first content data or the second content data, and a switching means for switching the content data to be reproduced by the reproduction means in response to an instruction from the learner or a switching instruction based on a macro. And preferably. The switching means receives a switching instruction from a learner or a switching instruction based on a macro, and the first content data being reproduced by the reproducing means when the switching instruction is received by the receiving means. Based on the delimiter information, the first specifying means for specifying the position being played in the delimiter unit, and based on the second delimiter information, the location of the second content data corresponding to the position specified by the first specifying means And specifying means for switching the content data to be played back by the playback means to the second content data and instructing the playback of the second content data from the location specified by the second specifying means And comprising.

  In the present invention, “content data” refers to reproducible data that changes over time, such as audio data such as music, video data such as moving images, image data such as still images, and character data such as captions. That means. For example, information recorded in a file format such as MP3 or MPEG corresponds to content data, but the data format is not limited to these.

  In addition, the present invention provides storage means for storing first content data as an original work and training information for learner language learning in association with each other, reproduction means for reproducing content data, and content data to be reproduced A learning information processing system comprising: a switching means for switching the training information, wherein the training information includes a control program, first section information indicating an arbitrary section of the first content data, and attached information. The attached information includes second content data and second delimiter information indicating an arbitrary delimiter of the second content data, and the switching means relates to the content data being reproduced based on a learner's instruction. , A function for specifying the part being played in the unit of division based on the division information, and the content of the switching destination based on the part specified in the unit of division Corresponding the function of specifying the reproducing position in separated units over data, switches the content data to be reproduced by the reproducing means, characterized in that it and a function of instructing the reproduction of the content data from the specified reproduction position.

  Here, the reproduction means specifies a portion to be reproduced in the content data based on the delimiter information, and repeatedly reproduces the identified portion.

  The learning information processing system further includes display means capable of displaying animation, the storage means stores rhythm information indicating rhythm such as strength in units of division information, and the display means is content data in the reproduction means. Is reproduced, a predetermined animation display is performed based on the rhythm information.

  An information processing method for learning according to the present invention is a method for assisting language learning by controlling switching of a plurality of content data, and is a macro that defines switching of content data, the number of repetitions, and a playback speed. And a control step for controlling the switching of the content data, the number of repetitions, and the playback speed based on the macro.

  Furthermore, the present invention provides a first storage means for storing first content data and first section information indicating an arbitrary section of the first content data, second content data, A second storage unit that stores second segment information indicating an arbitrary segment of the content data; and a reproduction unit that reproduces the first content data or the second content data. A learning information processing method for controlling switching of content data in an information processing system, wherein a reception step for receiving a switching instruction from a learner or a switching instruction based on a macro, and a playback when receiving the switching instruction by the reception step A first specifying step of specifying a part being played in a unit of division based on the first division information with respect to the first content data being reproduced by the means; Based on the delimiter information, a second specifying step for specifying the location of the second content data corresponding to the location specified in the first specifying step in units of delimiters, and the content data to be played back by the playback means is the second content data. And an instruction step for instructing reproduction of the second content data from the location specified in the second specification step.

  The program according to the present invention causes each step of the information processing method for learning according to the present invention to be executed on a computer. The program in this case can be installed or loaded on a computer through various media such as a CD-ROM, a magnetic disk, a semiconductor memory, and a communication network. It also includes the case where a computer program is recorded and distributed on a PC card or the like.

  In the present invention, the term “means” does not simply mean a physical means, but includes a case where the functions of the means are realized by software. Further, the function of one means may be realized by two or more physical means, or the functions of two or more means may be realized by one physical means.

  According to the present invention, the learning information is suitable for repetitive reproduction of a plurality of independent pieces of content data having different time progressions in arbitrary division units, and for switching the content data to be output and reproduced at any time point. A processing system, an information processing method for learning, and the like can be provided. As a result, music contents such as music can be used as learning materials. Further, in addition to practicing while repeating playback of content data in arbitrary division units, a device suitable for separately training lyrics and melody separately is provided.

  In addition, according to the present invention, content data is automatically switched and controlled according to a macro that defines a learning pattern created by reflecting educator's know-how, etc. It is possible to provide an information processing system for learning, an information processing method for learning, and the like that can perform effective and efficient training based on the storage mechanism. In this way, by specifying various learning patterns in advance, such as learning patterns according to the level of acquisition, such as beginners, intermediate students, and advanced students, and learning patterns for intensive strengthening of predetermined skills, And you will be able to learn training according to your purpose.

  Further, according to the present invention, the delimiter information can be distributed and held in a plurality of tables, so that the content data to be switched can be easily added / changed / deleted. As a result, the learner can switch the reproduction data among various content data around the world, and can construct a new value chain.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same element and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of an information processing system 10 for learning according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the learning information processing system 10 includes a CPU 11, an HDD 12, a communication unit 13, a memory 14, an input unit 15, a DVD / CD-ROM drive 16 that controls the operation of the learning information processing system 10. And output means 17 are connected via a bus 18. A general-purpose personal computer can be applied to the learning information processing system 10.

  Here, the music data read from the recording medium (CD-ROM or the like) 20 via the DVD / CD-ROM drive 16 is stored in the HDD 12 as a song file for language training. Also, the HDD 12 stores training information read from the same or different recording medium 20 from which the music data is read. Further, the HDD 12 stores user training software as learning information processing software for reproducing a music file based on the training information. Note that the music data and / or training information may be downloaded from a predetermined server on the network via the communication unit 13.

  In this embodiment, the music data typically corresponds to music works protected by the copyright law, but may include moving images and still image information in addition to sound information. That is, the present invention is not limited to music works, and can be arbitrarily applied as music data as long as repeated reproduction is suitable for learning. For example, language, movie, video, reading, rakugo, comics, etc. may be used. In the present embodiment, the music data read from the recording medium 20 is described as being recorded as a music file in a predetermined storage area of the HDD 12 in a file format such as MP3 or MPEG. Any file format can be applied depending on the content of the original work and the type of medium.

  Note that the reproduction of the music data in the present embodiment will be described for music data as a music file copied to the HDD 12, but the configuration of the present invention is not limited to this, and the music data stored in the recording medium 20 is used. It can also be applied to the case of directly reproducing.

  In addition, user training software (hereinafter referred to as “training software”) is installed in the learning information processing system 10. The training software has a playback function for playing back music data stored in a predetermined storage area of the HDD 12 based on training information. The training software also includes a display function that displays additional information such as a score, a recording function that records the learner's voice and performance, an evaluation function that evaluates the recorded information, and the learner's progress according to the level. It also has a management function to manage In the learning information processing system 100, when a learner starts training software, music data and the like are reproduced according to the training information.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the training information is value-added information for using music data as a learning material, and includes song identification information, delimiter information, a control program (macro), additional information, and the like. Here, the song identification information is information used as a key for uniquely identifying a song.

  The division information is information for repeatedly reproducing certain target data for each predetermined unit (chunk), and is a division for dividing a certain piece of music into arbitrary divisions. The music is repeatedly played for each unit (separation unit) divided by the division information.

  The additional information is information that is reproduced and displayed together with or in place of a certain piece of music for effective learning. The additional information is optional information that can be arbitrarily set by the setter. For example, reading (voice), karaoke (voice), lyrics (text), score (image), lesson information (voice), and the like are applicable.

  The control program controls the operation of the learning information processing system 10, and typically controls the operation of the learning information processing system 10 so that music is reproduced based on the break information. As the setting of the control program, the number of times that the division unit is reproduced and the reproduction speed for each division unit can be set. For example, it is possible to set “3 times” as the number of repetitions in the division unit and “70% for the first time, 85% for the second time, and 100% for the third time” as the playback speed.

  Here, the delimiter information included in the training information will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a delimiter information table. The delimiter information table is a table that stores time information and attribute information in association with each other. The delimiter information according to the present embodiment includes time information for delimiting music data along the time axis and attribute information indicating attributes of music data delimited by the time information. The contents of the attribute information can be arbitrarily set by the training information setter. In FIG. 2, information indicating the entire composition of the music and information indicating the detailed structure are set. Depending on the overall structure, a verse (Verse: number), a stanza (Stanza: phrase), and a line (Line :) that are repetition units of the music are set. Line) is calculated automatically. Furthermore, it is possible to define a repetitive control flag for each line. This repeat control flag is an attribute definition for skipping the second and subsequent practice according to the selected repeat unit (UNIT) when the same lyrics are repeated. Moreover, since the lyrics are not included in the intro, interlude, and ending, attribute definitions for skipping practice are made. Thereby, the music can be learned efficiently in a shorter time. Although it is possible to set only time information as the delimiter information, it is desirable to set attribute information in order to make it possible to finely control the repeated reproduction of music data based on the time information.

  Next, a control program included in the training information will be described. In the control program, various functions can be set so that the original work can be systematically mastered according to the purpose of the learner as well as the function of controlling the reproduction of the music data based on the delimiter information. The function of this control program is set on the premise of the function of the training software installed in the learning information processing system 10. Functions that can be set in the control program include, for example, a playback function (basic function) that repeatedly plays music data based on the delimiter information, a playback speed control function that controls the playback speed of music data, and the learner's range. , Automatic transposition function that automatically transposes to the appropriate range, vocal / instrument recording function, song / performance evaluation function (pitch, rhythm, pronunciation, etc.), lesson function for personal lessons via the Internet, song data A control function for changing the number of repetitions according to the scoring result, a data switching function for switching data to be output and reproduced, a display function for indicating the strength, height, and intonation of karaoke lyrics. Details of the data switching function and the display function will be described later.

  3A, 3B, and 3C are diagrams illustrating an example of a control program. 3A to 3C are combined to form one control program, and three patterns for controlling the method of reproducing music data based on the delimiter information are set as macros. Although details of the macro function in the present embodiment will be described later, these three patterns correspond to learning steps that are appropriately selected according to the proficiency level of learning.

  The first pattern (step 1) is a content for beginners, and includes a routine for reproducing the original music and a routine for reproducing the reading. In this step 1, first, the original music is reproduced at a normal speed, and then the lyrics of the reproduced part are read. After that, these routines are repeated, and the original music and the reading are continuously played back alternately. This is primarily intended to do ear training.

  The second pattern (step 2) is a content for intermediate players, and is composed of a routine for slowly reading an original musical piece or reading, and a routine for reading normally. In Step 2, the original music or reading is first played at a speed of 70% of the normal playback speed, and then played at a speed of 100%. Thereafter, these routines are repeated, and the reproduction continues alternately at the reproduction speeds of 70% and 100%. This is primarily intended for pronunciation and reading training.

  In this step 2, the learner can arbitrarily select whether to switch and reproduce the music speed or to switch the reproduction speed.

  The third pattern (step 3) is a content for advanced users, and is composed of a routine for reproducing the original music and a routine for reproducing the karaoke (music only for performance without singing voice). In this step 3, first, the original music is reproduced, and then the reproduced portion of the karaoke is reproduced. Thereafter, these routines are repeated, and the original music and karaoke continue to be played alternately. This is primarily intended for training to actually sing.

  In this embodiment, the learner can arbitrarily select the unit for reproducing the original music, reading, karaoke, etc. from among verses, stanzas, and lines. The line is the smallest playback unit in the present embodiment, and the lyrics are played back in units of one line. A stanza is a unit composed of several lines. A verse is a unit of one piece of music.

The control program shown in FIG. 3 (FIGS. 3A to 3C) is an example, and the function of the control program can be set as appropriate. Therefore, it is possible for a person who creates a control program to determine whether only the music data playback function is included or whether the recording function, the evaluation function, and the like are included.
Next, a detailed flow of the music data reproduction process based on the training information will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of reproduction processing based on training information.

  First, when the training software is activated in the learning information processing system 10, the CPU 11 displays a training execution screen and waits for a training start instruction to be input from the learner. When an instruction to start training is input from the learner (S51; Yes), a list of selectable songs is displayed, and the learner is prompted to select a song to be trained or to select training information. When the music and training information are selected by the learner (S52; Yes), the training information corresponding to the music code of the selected music and the training code of the training information is read from the HDD 12, and the control program pattern (step) is selected. Encourage learners. In addition, when a music and training information are matched by 1 to 1, the structure which selects only a music may be sufficient.

  When selection of a pattern (step) is input by the learner (S53; Yes), the control program is read from the HDD 12 according to the selected pattern (S54). If the training information includes additional information (S55; Yes), the delimiter information is referred to based on the control program, and the song data and additional information are displayed, reproduced, recorded, evaluated and output (S56). ). On the other hand, when the additional information is not included in the training information (S55; No), the delimiter information is referred to based on the control program, and the song data is reproduced and output (S57).

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a training execution screen of the learning information processing system 10. As shown in FIG. 5, the training execution screen includes a window 30 for displaying lyrics and translations being reproduced, and an operation panel 40 for switching patterns to be reproduced (steps), contents, reproduction speed, and the like. Consists of.

  The content displayed in the window 30 can be set as appropriate by the learner, but in the diagram shown in FIG. 5, the lyrics 34 of the line being played and the pronunciation of the lyrics 34 of the line being played are displayed. Are displayed, and a Japanese translation 36 of the lyrics 34 of the line being reproduced is displayed. In addition, in the lyrics 34 of the line being reproduced, a bouncing character 33 is displayed in which the stress (beat) portion is underlined and the timing of pronunciation is indicated by an animation display in accordance with the music. Furthermore, the lyrics 32 of the previous line and the lyrics 31 of the previous line, the lyrics 37 of the next line, and the lyrics 38 of the other line are also displayed at the same time. The

  The bouncing character 33 is an animation that expresses the syllables of the lyrics and their strength by a character (rabbit in FIG. 5) that moves like a ball bouncing, and the character runs on the screen as the music plays. Teach the timing of pronunciation. The learner can intuitively grasp the location of stress, the rhythm of the lyrics, etc. by performing training while watching the bouncing character 33. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, by using a cute character such as a rabbit or a dog, the learner's familiarity is increased and learning motivation is expected to be improved.

  In the animation display of the bouncing character 33, content time information regarding syllable stress (strong part) is extracted in advance and recorded as additional information of training information. Then, when music is played, the control program reads and interprets this time information, whereby animation display is executed and controlled.

  A syllable, also called syllable, is a single vowel sound or a sound (group) composed of one or more consonants before and after the vowel. Say. In English, there are often not only one consonant but also two or three before and after the vowel. For example, in “strikes”, there are three consonants in front of it, which is one syllable. On the other hand, in Japanese, “su (su), to (to), ra (ra), i (i), ku (ku), su (su)” and vowels or consonants + vowels are pronounced individually. It is a syllable. Thus, because Japanese has a different number of syllables from English, many Japanese learners have problems with pronunciation. In order to make the learner understand the English syllable, the learning information processing system 10 makes the moving character 33 appear and moves it based on the number of syllables in the lyrics so that the learner understands the English syllable naturally. This has the effect of dramatically improving pronunciation.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation panel 40 displayed on the training execution screen of the learning information processing system 10.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the operation panel 40 includes switching buttons 401, 402, and 403 for selecting a track (content) to be played back, and the learner can select any of the switching buttons 401, 402, and 403. Press to switch between reading, singing, and karaoke sounds. A switching button 401 is a button for switching a track to be reproduced to reading. That is, when the learner depresses and selects the switching button 401, the reading voice corresponding to the original music is reproduced. A switching button 402 is a button for switching a track to be reproduced to a song. That is, when the learner presses and selects the switching button 402, the original music is reproduced. A switching button 403 is a button for switching the track to be reproduced to karaoke. That is, when the learner presses the switching button 403, the karaoke corresponding to the original music is played. Note that the switching buttons 401, 402, and 403 are radio button type buttons, and only one of a plurality of buttons can be selected.

  In this way, the learner can switch between reading, singing and karaoke tracks with a single button. For example, when the user first listens to a song and cannot hear English lyrics, the learner can press the switch button 401 to switch the playback track to the reading track, thereby removing the obstructing factor such as the sound or melody of the instrument. This improves learning efficiency. Also, by switching between karaoke and singing tracks, parts that cannot be pronounced well or could not be sung are instantly switched to the singer's track as an example, so that learning can be performed efficiently and enjoyed.

  The step setting button 410 is a button for setting a learning pattern (step) set by a macro. In the example shown in FIG. 6, when the learner selects “STEP 1” with the step setting button 410, the first learning pattern (step 1) shown in FIG. 3 is selected. As a result, it is possible to learn by repeating the reproduction of the original music and the reading. When “STEP2” is selected with the step setting button 410, the second learning pattern (step 2) shown in FIG. 3 is selected. As a result, it is possible to perform learning that repeats slow reproduction of normal music or reading and normal speed reproduction. When “STEP 3” is selected with the step setting button 410, the third learning pattern (step 3) shown in FIG. 3 is selected. As a result, it becomes possible to perform learning by repeatedly reproducing the original music and karaoke.

  The caption setting button 420 is a button for setting subtitles to be displayed on the window 30. In the example shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when “CAPT” is selected, the lyrics 31, 32, 34, 37, 38 of the original music are displayed on the window 30. When “KANA” is selected, a katakana 35 indicating the pronunciation of the lyrics 34 of the line being reproduced is displayed. When “TRANS” is selected, the Japanese translation 36 of the lyrics 34 of the line being reproduced is displayed. The learner can display or delete lyrics, kana, and translation on the screen according to his / her preference by a simple button operation using the caption setting button 420.

  The playback unit setting button 431 is a spin button for setting a playback unit of an original music piece or the like. For example, the learner can arbitrarily select from among berths, stanzas, and lines.

  The playback location setting button 432 is a spin button for setting a playback portion in units of playback. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the 17th line is reproduced.

  The repeat count setting button 440 is a spin button for setting how many times one playback unit is repeatedly played. For example, if the number of repeats is set to three, one playback unit (line or the like) is played back three times and then the next playback unit is advanced.

  Even when two or more repeats are set, if the same phrase appears in several places, the phrase may be skipped so that the same phrase is not repeatedly learned. This skip processing can be realized by setting a predetermined flag for the repeated phrase. Also, skipping may be executed because it is not necessary to repeat the interlude of the song.

  The speed setting button 450 is a spin button for setting the reproduction speed. As shown in FIG. 6, when the playback speed is set to “× 0.8”, the original music piece and the reading are slowly played back at 80% of the normal playback speed (0.8 times speed). Further, for example, when the reproduction speed is “× 2.0”, the reproduction is performed at a high speed at a normal double speed (double speed). In this way, the learning information processing system 10 has a function that allows the speed to be freely changed when the English of the singer cannot be heard or when it is too fast to sing. The learner can freely change the playback speed according to the proficiency level. Preferably, it is possible to practice with the same pitch so that the pitch does not change even if the speed changes. It can also be applied to reading practice (speed reading, etc.) using a reading track. It has been found that the learning effect related to reading aloud is high when the number of repetitions is set to infinity with the repeat number setting button 440 and the repetition range is fixed and the speed is changed in accordance with the learning level of the learner. In addition, when the recitation track can be heard at normal speed, it can be used for listening practice by high-speed playback.

  The rewind button 461 and the fast-forward button 464 are buttons for the learner to manually rewind and fast-forward music, etc., and the rewind and fast-forward are executed instantaneously in the unit specified by the setting button 431. The The playback button 462 and the stop button 463 are buttons for playback and stop, respectively. The record button 465 is a button for recording a learner's singing voice or the like. In addition, when the learning information processing system 10 has a camera function, a moving image of the learner's mouth may be recorded.

  The volume slider 471 is a slider for adjusting the reproduced volume. The mute button 472 is a button for suppressing the output of music or the like, and the mute state can be canceled by the release button 473.

  The counter 480 counts the number of times of repeated reproduction. By referring to the display of the counter 480, the learner can effectively use it as KPI (Key Performance Indicator: numerical target) in repeated learning.

  The playback position slider 490 indicates the playback position of the music being played back. Further, it is possible to reproduce from an arbitrary position by moving the reproduction position slider 490.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the learner can arbitrarily set the playback method using the operation panel 40, so that the learner can learn in various ways according to the learning progress and his / her preference. Further, the fact that it can be operated and controlled by the operation panel 40 may be controlled from a control program (macro). And by selecting the optimal repeat function according to the purpose of the practice, not only will you be able to sing songs reliably, but you will also be able to practice English pronunciation and listening.

  Next, the data switching function of the learning information processing system 10 will be described. In the present embodiment, the original music is provided as information that can be switched between reading and karaoke, and the phase of the reproduction unit can be switched between them.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the data switching function.

  The learning information processing system 10 displays a display screen as shown in FIG. 5 while reproducing content data (original music, reading, karaoke, etc.). At this time, the learner selects and inputs the content data to be switched from among the switching buttons 401, 402, 403 on the operation panel 40 (S61). Then, the CPU 11 specifies the location of the content data being reproduced at the time when the selection buttons 401, 402, and 403 are selected and input, in units of divisions. Specifically, first, the reproduction time of the content data being reproduced at the time when the learner selects and inputs the switching button is specified (S62), and the content data is associated with the specified reproduction time as a key. The playback location of the content data being played back is specified in units of partitions with reference to the stored partition information (S63). Next, the learning information processing system 10 specifies the reproduction start time of the content data to be switched to. Specifically, referring to the delimiter information stored in association with the switching destination content data, the playback section delimiter start time is acquired (S64). Then, the content data to be output and reproduced is switched and reproduced from the start time (S65).

  The processing flow of the data switching function will be described as a specific example as follows. Here, based on the example shown in FIG. 2, the case where the original music (channel 2) is switched to the recitation information (channel 1) during reproduction will be described. First, during playback of the original music, the reading switching button 401 on the operation panel 40 displayed on the learning information processing system 10 is selected. Then, the CPU 11 specifies the reproduction time of the original music when the reading switching button 401 is selected. Here, it is assumed that when the reading switching button 401 is selected, the portion of the original music time “35 (seconds)” is being reproduced. Next, using the playback time “35 (seconds)” of the original music as a key, the division information table is identified with reference to the break information table. In this example, as shown in FIG. 2, a delimiter unit of line number “10” is specified. Next, with reference to the line number “10” of the reading information that is the switching destination, the start time of the delimiter unit of “31.705 (seconds)” is specified. Then, the learning information processing system 10 switches the data to be output and reproduced from the original music to the reading data, and reproduces the reading data from the specified start time “31.705 (seconds)”. In this way, switching control of content data to be reproduced is realized. Such switching control is controlled by a control program in the training information.

  In this embodiment, an example of switching from original music to reading is shown, but data switching is not limited to this, and switching to arbitrary content data is performed by executing the same processing as in this embodiment. Can do.

  For example, the original music pieces may be switched. As an example, a case where the music is switched between the original Western music A and the music B, which is a Japanese music version of the music A, is assumed. In this case, whether or not the music A and the music B can be switched can be determined by whether or not the music identification information common to the training information of the music A and the training information of the music B is stored. . In addition, regardless of the music identification information, for example, it can be determined whether or not the number of division units is the same between the division information of song A and the division information of song B, and the division information is common. You may judge by whether it has a structure.

  Next, a process for automatically evaluating a learner's acquisition level and automatically selecting a learning pattern according to the acquisition level will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of a method for automatically evaluating a learner's acquisition level. The learning information processing system 10 acquires the learner's learning status, collates the weak point extraction database, and extracts weak points (S71). Next, a learning pattern (scenario) is selected based on the extracted weak points and the like, and learning according to the weak points of the learner is performed (S72). At this time, the learning level of the learner is evaluated, and the achievement level is displayed based on the evaluated learning level (S73).

  In this way, by setting a plurality of learning patterns according to the human memory mechanism, it becomes possible to automatically control the reproduction method (content data switching method) according to the learning level of the learner. Furthermore, it is effective by adjusting the method of reproduction, for example, by creating training information in advance by making a learning pattern, which is a template of efficient teaching know-how, divided into a plurality of steps (steps). In addition, it is possible to realize the learning information processing system 10 that can efficiently perform language learning.

  Hereinafter, this macro function will be described.

  In the present invention, the macro function is a function for automatically switching content data based on an appropriate learning pattern (learning step) to be memorized in a short period of time according to the learning level of the learner. And by this macro function, the learning is automatically advanced according to the learning process set in advance according to the mechanism of human memory, so that it is effective and efficient according to the user's acquisition stage and interest. You will be able to learn words.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, three learning patterns (steps) are prepared. First, the beginner first repeats the reproduction of the original musical piece and the reading of the lyrics of the reproduced portion alternately at a normal reproduction speed as Step 1. This is training to improve listening skills.

  When the learner repeats the reproduction of the song and the reading and determines that the learning in step 1 is completed by self-reporting, the learner presses the step setting button 410 and proceeds to step 2. Further, the learning information processing system 10 may automatically perform the level evaluation of the learner, and may automatically proceed to step 2 when it is determined that the predetermined level has been reached.

  Next, in step 2, first, the original music or reading is played at a speed of 70% of the normal playback speed, and then played at a speed of 100%. Then, the 0.7 × speed reproduction and normal reproduction are repeated. The learner may be able to select by using the switching buttons 401 and 402 whether the music is reproduced or the reading is reproduced. This is training to improve pronunciation and reading skills.

  When the learner determines that the learning in step 2 has been completed by self-reporting as in step 1, the learner presses the step setting button 410 and proceeds to step 3. Alternatively, the learning information processing system 10 may automatically evaluate the learner level, and when it is determined that the predetermined level has been reached, the process may automatically proceed to step 3.

  Finally, in step 3, the reproduction of the original music and the reproduced portion of karaoke are alternately repeated at the normal reproduction speed. This is a training intended for review by song.

  Language education includes listening, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, English translation, Japanese translation, etc. In this embodiment, the learning process of language that tends to be complicated is listening (step 1), pronunciation (step 2), and song. Summarized in the three processes of review by (step 3). In addition to digitized English songs (original music), recitation and karaoke channels (tracks) are prepared and divided in advance into segments that can be understood in short-term memory. The learning step is selected according to the learning purpose and stage, and learning is performed by automatically switching the playback channel, screen display (lyrics, pronunciation, translation), and playback speed, and further through three learning patterns. You will be able to learn language efficiently and effectively. The prototype of the present invention is highly evaluated by 80% of the school board officials and teachers at the CALL classroom study group of Kanagawa Prefectural High School.

  In addition to the macro defined in FIG. 3, various macros can be set. For example, a macro for controlling a recording / recording function provided by the record button 465 may be provided. In this macro, first, an original musical composition serving as a model is played at a normal playback speed in a predetermined playback unit (stanza, line, etc.). Next, the karaoke corresponding to the reproduced part is reproduced, and the learner's singing voice is recorded. Then, the recorded singing voice is reproduced. At this time, the recorded singing voice may be reproduced alone, or the original song and the recorded singing voice may be synchronized and reproduced. The learner can listen to his / her singing voice and know what points to practice. Then, go back to the beginning, repeat the example, record the singing voice, play the singing voice, and continue learning. Note that when recording a singing voice, a moving image of the mouth may be recorded and synchronized with the moving image of the teacher's mouth serving as a model. By providing a macro having such a recording function, language learning can be performed more effectively.

  As described above, the present invention is a learning information processing system for happily mastering a foreign language using music, and the learner can enjoy the pleasure of singing and the learning of a foreign language. And according to this invention, it becomes possible to perform the efficient learning which applied the mechanism of a memory | storage by dividing | segmenting a music into a predetermined unit and reproducing it repeatedly. Also, selection of a playback track, switching of playback speed, switching of playback patterns (steps), etc. can be performed with simple operations. This is expected to improve hearing ability, pronunciation and intonation. Furthermore, you can learn a sense of rhythm intuitively by bouncing character guide. In this way, not only will you be able to listen to fast English songs that you couldn't listen to too early, but you will be able to sing well and improve your language skills.

  The present invention can also be used as a teaching material for learning Japanese by applying Japanese music to original music. J-POP is popular in Asian countries including China and South Korea, but by adding value to learn Japanese with original Japanese songs, export Japanese and Japanese culture more effectively overseas. become able to.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various other forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. For this reason, the said embodiment is only a mere illustration in all points, and is not interpreted limitedly. For example, the above-described processing steps can be executed in any order or in parallel as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents. Needless to say, the embodiments described above may be arbitrarily combined.

  Further, in this embodiment, an example in which partition units such as a berth, a stanza, and a line are used has been described. However, the partition unit is not limited to this, and the partition unit may be one layer, and more A hierarchy may be provided. In this embodiment, indexes such as “No. 2” and “1st bar” are assigned to the delimiter units. However, any index may be used as long as the delimiter unit can be uniquely identified. .

  Furthermore, various repeated playback functions can be implemented in addition to those shown in the present embodiment. For example, more efficient learning is possible by providing a one-click repeat function in which a certain playback unit is repeatedly played several times and then automatically moved to the next playback unit with one click. It is also effective to practice thoroughly by providing a function to repeat a specific part indefinitely. Efficient learning includes the ability to play repeatedly while gradually increasing or decreasing the playback speed and the ability to practice listening at your own pace by playing a specific playback unit only once. Contributes to

  The present invention is suitable not only for use in school education but also as a self-study material.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration of a learning information processing system 10. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a division | segmentation information table. It is a figure (1/3) which shows an example of a control program. It is a figure (2/3) which shows an example of a control program. It is a figure (3/3) which shows an example of a control program. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reproduction | regeneration processing based on training information. It is a figure which shows an example of a training execution screen. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation panel 40. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of a data switching function. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the method of evaluating a learning level automatically.

Explanation of symbols

10 Information Processing System for Learning 11 CPU (Control Unit)
12 HDD (storage means)
13 Communication means 14 Memory 15 Input means 16 DVD / CD-ROM drive 17 Output means 18 Bus 20 Recording medium 30 Window 33 Bouncing character 40 Operation panel

Claims (7)

An information processing system for learning that assists language and music learning by controlling switching of a plurality of content data,
Storage means for storing macros defining content data switching, number of repetitions, and playback speed;
Control means for controlling the switching of content data, the number of repetitions, and the playback speed based on the macro read from the storage means;
An information processing system for learning. First storage means for storing first content data and first section information indicating an arbitrary section of the first content data;
Second storage means for storing second content data and second partition information indicating an arbitrary partition of the second content data;
With
The control means includes
Reproduction means for reproducing the first content data or the second content data;
Switching means for switching content data to be reproduced by the reproducing means in response to an instruction from the user or the macro;
With
The switching means is
Accepting means for accepting a switching instruction from a user or a switching instruction based on the macro;
A first specifying unit that specifies a portion being reproduced in a unit of division based on first division information with respect to the first content data being reproduced by the reproduction unit when the switching instruction is received by the reception unit;
Based on second delimiter information, second specifying means for specifying the location of the second content data corresponding to the location specified by the first specifying means in units of delimiters;
Switching the content data to be played back by the playback means to the second content data, and instructing the playback of the second content data from the location specified by the second specifying means;
The learning information processing system according to claim 1, further comprising: Storage means for storing the first content data as an original work and training information for user language and music learning in association with each other;
Playback means for playing back content data;
Switching means for switching content data to be reproduced;
An information processing system comprising:
The training information includes a control program, first section information indicating an arbitrary section of the first content data, and attached information,
The attached information includes second content data and second delimiter information indicating an arbitrary delimiter of the second content data,
The switching means is
Based on the user's instruction, with respect to the content data being played back, a function for specifying the portion being played based on the break information in a break unit
Based on the location specified in the division unit, the function of specifying the corresponding playback location of the switching destination content data in the division unit;
A function of switching content data to be reproduced by the reproduction means and instructing reproduction of the content data from the specified reproduction portion;
A learning information processing system comprising: The reproducing means includes
Identifying a portion to be reproduced in the content data based on the delimiter information, and repeatedly reproducing the identified portion;
The learning information processing system according to claim 2 or 3, An information processing method for learning that assists language and music learning by controlling switching of a plurality of content data,
Acquiring a macro defining the switching of content data, the number of repetitions, and the playback speed from the storage means;
Based on the macro, the control step of controlling the switching of content data, the number of repetitions, and the playback speed;
An information processing method for learning comprising: First storage means for storing first content data and first section information indicating an arbitrary section of the first content data;
Second storage means for storing second content data and second partition information indicating an arbitrary partition of the second content data;
An information processing method for controlling switching of content data in an information processing system comprising: a playback means for playing back first content data or second content data,
A reception step for receiving a switching instruction from a user or a switching instruction based on a macro;
A first specifying step of specifying a portion being reproduced in a unit of division based on first delimiter information for the first content data being reproduced by the reproducing unit when the switching instruction is accepted in the accepting step;
A second specifying step for specifying a location of the second content data corresponding to the location specified in the first specifying step based on the second delimiter information;
Switching the content data to be reproduced by the reproduction means to the second content data, and instructing the reproduction of the second content data from the location identified in the second identification step;
An information processing method for learning, comprising:   An information processing program for causing a computer to execute the learning information processing method according to claim 5.