JP2015175997A - Learning device and program for executing learning device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that it is possible only to learn an accent position in a word or a text, and only to learn to pronounce a word along with music irrelevant to the original rhythm of a word in a conventional technology related to a learning device, resulting in difficulty in learning the rhythm of each word as well.SOLUTION: A learning device includes: a key information holding part for holding key information determining a key to be input and its timing; a sample output part for outputting the key to be input and its timing determined by the key information with a character or/and a voice; a key input part for inputting the key; a comparison part for comparing the key input by the key input part and its timing with the key information held by the key information holding part; and a comparison result output part for outputting the comparison result.

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for learning a language according to a rhythm.

  There are various difficulties associated with language learning, especially learning languages other than your native language. Specifically, you must first acquire the “arrangement” of characters and words such as pronunciation, accent, intonation, and rhythm, which is unique to the language, so that you can make full use of the language such as grammar, idioms, and nuances. There is a lot to learn from the introduction stage before learning language tools. This also contributes to a decline in the desire to learn the language, especially for beginners.

  For this reason, various techniques have been disclosed so that beginners can enjoy language learning without getting bored. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique relating to a learning apparatus that displays the contents of an original text together with an accent position to a language learner, or records the pronunciation of a language learner and determines consistency with the accent position. It is disclosed. Non-Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for easily learning pronunciation, accents, and intonation by pronouncing words in accordance with music.

JP 2010-262090 A

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  However, with the prior art described in Patent Document 1, it is only possible to learn the accent positions in words and sentences, and it is difficult to learn the rhythms of individual words. In addition, since the conventional technique described in Non-Patent Document 1 is a technique for generating a word in accordance with music unrelated to the original rhythm, the effect of learning the original rhythm cannot be enjoyed. .

  Here, the “word rhythm” will be described. When reading a word consisting of a plurality of characters, a certain length of time can be considered between reading each character. A rhythm is a sequence of a plurality of such fixed lengths of time.

  In order to solve the problems as described above, the present invention provides a key information holding unit that holds key information that determines a key to be input and its timing, a key to be input that is determined by the key information, and a timing for the character. Or / and a model output unit for outputting by voice, a key input unit for inputting a key, a key input from the key input unit and its timing, and key information held in the key information holding unit A learning device or the like having a comparison unit that compares the above and a comparison result output unit that outputs the comparison result is proposed.

  According to the present invention having the above-described configuration, it is possible to provide a learning environment that enhances the willingness to learn the rhythm of the language, particularly for beginners of language learning.

The figure which shows an example of the functional block of the learning apparatus of Embodiment 1. The figure which shows an example of the key information hold | maintained at a key information holding part The figure which shows an example of the output by the model output part of the learning apparatus of Embodiment 1. The figure which shows an example of the input by the key input part of the learning apparatus of Embodiment 1. Schematic which shows an example of a structure at the time of implement | achieving the functional structure of the learning apparatus of Embodiment 1 as hardware. The figure which shows another example of the flow of a process in the learning apparatus of Embodiment 1. The figure which shows an example of the functional block of the learning apparatus of Embodiment 2. The figure which shows another example of the flow of a process in the learning apparatus of Embodiment 2. The figure which shows an example of the functional block of the learning apparatus of Embodiment 3. The figure which shows an example of the input by the key input part of the learning apparatus of Embodiment 3. The figure which shows another example of the flow of a process in the learning apparatus of Embodiment 3. The figure which shows an example of the functional block of the learning apparatus of Embodiment 4. The figure which shows another example of the flow of a process in the learning apparatus of Embodiment 4. The figure which shows an example of the comparison result output by the comparison result output part of the learning apparatus of Embodiment 1.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The mutual relationship between the embodiment and the claims is as follows. First, the first embodiment mainly corresponds to claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, and the like. The second embodiment mainly corresponds to claim 6 and the like. The third embodiment mainly corresponds to claim 7 and the like. The fourth embodiment mainly corresponds to claim 8 and the like. In addition, this invention is not limited to these embodiments at all, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the scope of the invention.

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<Overview>

  The learning apparatus according to the present embodiment outputs a model of a key to be input and a timing to be input based on the held key information. The timing to be input here corresponds to the “word rhythm” already described. When a person who performs language learning using the learning device of the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “user”) inputs a key according to the example, the learning device compares the input key and its timing with key information, Output the result.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks of the learning device according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the “learning device” 0100 of the present embodiment includes a “key information holding unit” 0101, a “example output unit” 0102, a “key input unit” 0103, a “comparison unit” 0104, A “comparison result output unit” 0105.

  Note that any of the functional blocks of the learning apparatus described below can be realized as hardware, software, or both hardware and software. Specifically, if a computer is used, a CPU, a main memory, a GPU, an image memory, a graphic board, a bus, or a secondary storage device (a storage medium such as a hard disk, a nonvolatile memory, a CD, a DVD, and the like) Media reading drive, input devices used for information input, touch panels, speakers, microphones, and other hardware components such as external peripheral devices, interfaces for external peripheral devices, communication interfaces, and hardware Driver programs for controlling the wear and other application programs. Then, by the arithmetic processing of the CPU in accordance with the program developed on the main memory, the data input from the input device or other interface etc. and held in the memory or hardware is processed and accumulated, or each of the hardware And commands for controlling the software are generated. Here, the program may be realized as a plurality of modularized programs, or may be realized as a single program by combining two or more programs.

  The present invention can be realized as a system by combining with one or a plurality of devices. A part of such an apparatus can be configured as software. Further, a storage medium in which such software is recorded is naturally included in the technical scope of the present invention (the same applies throughout the present specification, not limited to the present embodiment).

  The “key information holding unit” 0101 is configured to hold key information that defines a key constituting a word to be learned and a timing to input the word. “Key to be input” means the key corresponding to the alphabet that constitutes the English word to be learned when the learning target is English words, and the Japanese language to be learned when the learning target is learning Japanese words It is a key corresponding to the kana that constitutes the word of the word. These keys are associated with each other in units of words to be learned and held in the key information holding unit. The learning target is not limited to English words and Japanese words. The key to be input even when the words are in other languages, the keys that indicate the phonetic characters that make up the words in each language. It is. The “timing” overlaps with the timing at which each phonetic character constituting the word composed of the key to be input should be pronounced. More specifically, the key to be input is identification information of a keyboard key corresponding to, for example, an alphabet constituting an English word that is a learning target when input is made via the keyboard. In addition, in the case of inputting via a touch panel or the like, for example, information indicating an area on the touch panel displaying a kana constituting a Japanese word to be learned.

Here, an example of the key information held in the key information holding unit will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4A is a diagram showing an example of key information holding in the key information holding unit. Key information when learning three types of English words “use”, “try”, and “skip” is learned. The state of being held is shown. That is, in the case of “use”, the keys constituting the key information are “u”, “s”, and “e”, and the input timing is the time from the input of “u” to the input of “s”. The length means that it is four times the time length from the input of “s” to the input of “e” (the above input timing is merely an example).
It is also conceivable to include a key pressing time length to be further input as key information. With this configuration, it is possible to learn not only the correctness of input timing but also the accuracy of phonemes such as long sounds, prompt sounds, and repellent sounds.

In FIGS. 5B and 5C, the alphabet that is a key to be input when two types of English words “use” and “skip” are to be learned, the timing to be input, and the key pressing time length are as follows. Shown as key information. The horizontal axis at the top of each word represents the length of time, and a circle for indicating the length of the pressing time length is shown at the top of each alphabet. Specifically, a white circle mark is shown for a long phonetic character, a black circle mark is shown for a normal phonetic character, and a double circle symbol is shown for a short phonetic character. In addition, the dotted-line circle mark is attached | subjected to the character which does not emit a sound.
In the case of “use” shown in FIG. 5B, the alphabet “u” key is a long phonetic character and is therefore marked with a white circle. The “s” key is marked with a black circle sign indicating that it is a normal phonetic character, and the “e” key is marked with a dotted circle because it is not pronounced alone.
In the case of “skip” shown in FIG. 5C, double circles indicating short phonetic characters are shown for each of the alphabets “s”, “k”, and “p”. , "I" key is not pronounced by itself, so it is marked with a dotted circle.

  It should be noted that the timing for inputting a character (silent character) that does not emit a sound can be appropriately determined particularly in relation to the timing for inputting characters before and after the character. Specifically, a configuration in which a character that does not emit a sound should be input at a timing that continues within a predetermined time from a timing at which a character that should generate a sound should be input. By adopting such a configuration that enables learning by combining a character that emits sound and a character that does not emit sound, it is possible to learn the character that does not emit sound together with the rhythm of the word.

  The “example output unit” 0102 is configured to output the key to be input and the timing determined by the key information in characters or / and voice. Specifically, a configuration is conceivable in which a key to be input is displayed and output, and the timing to be input is output by voice. However, both the key to be input and the timing may be output by display or voice. . When the learning device of this embodiment is realized by a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet, language learning can be easily performed without looking at a display device such as a display during commuting, especially by adopting a configuration that outputs a model only by voice. It can be performed.

Here, FIG. 3 is shown as an example of a model output. The figure shows a model output when the two English words used in the explanation in FIG. 2 are set as learning targets, and [t-1] to [t-4] or [t] according to the time series. It shows an example of display display at each time point from “−1” to [t′-5].
In the case of FIG. 6A, first, “u” is displayed ([t−1]), and then only “u” is displayed for a while ([t-2]), and then “s” is displayed. When “(t−3])” is displayed, “e” is also displayed at a timing continuous with the display ([t−4]). When the display is performed, a voice output “USE” that reads out English words from “Speaker” 0310 may be output.
In the case of FIG. 5B, first, “s” is displayed ([t′−1]), and “k” and “i” are displayed in succession ([t′-2], [t “−3]),“ s ”,“ k ”, and“ i ”continue to be displayed for a while ([t′−4]) and then“ p ”is displayed ([t′−5]). When the display is performed, a voice output of “skip” that reads out English words from “speaker” 0320 may be performed. If the said structure is taken, the pronunciation of a word can be learned together.

  Furthermore, the case where the key which should be input as a model and its timing are output with an audio | voice is demonstrated. When learning the English word “use” described in FIG. 2B, the alphabetical phonetics “U”, “S”, and “E” that are keys to be input are “skip” described in FIG. "S", "K", "Eye", and "P" are output from an audio output device such as a speaker. At this time, the sound is output at the same timing as the display display timing in the description with reference to FIG. Note that the output sound may not be a phonetic character. In addition, when learning a word including the silent character described above, it may be configured not to output the sound of the character part, or output at a lower volume than the sound of the other character part. It may be configured.

  When the key to be input is output as a model at the timing to be input, the user can subsequently input the key. However, the above model may be output during or after key input. “After input” is, for example, a case where a predetermined time for key input has elapsed, or a case where it is determined that the number of keys to be input has been input corresponds to “after input”. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to reconfirm the above-mentioned example that has been overlooked or missed, or to confirm the suitability of the input key.

  The “key input unit” 0103 is provided for inputting a key. As a specific example, it may be a device for input such as a keyboard or a touch panel, and a predetermined key is input in response to an operation by a user. In addition, you may further provide the input display part which displays the key input in the key input part. By adopting this configuration, the user can perform the next key input while confirming the key input by the user.

Here, an example of key input when the input display unit is provided will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the state of key input when the two English words used in the explanation in FIG. 2 are set as learning objects, and [T-1] to [T-4] or [T It shows an example of display display at each point of time “−1” to [T′-5]. Note that in both cases (a) and (b) in the figure, it is assumed that a correct key is input using an input device such as a keyboard (not shown) at an accurate timing.
In the case of FIG. 9A, when “u” is first input ([T−1]), “u” is displayed on the display. After that, nothing is input for a while ([T-2]), and then “s” is displayed on the display when “s” is input at the timing to input “s” ([T-3]). When “e” is input at a timing continuous with the input ([T-4]), “e” is displayed on the display.
In the case of FIG. 6B, when “s” is first input ([T′−1]), “s” is displayed on the display, and “k” and “i” are input without delay ([T “−2], [T′−3]),“ k ”and“ i ”are successively displayed on the display. After that, nothing is input for a while ([T′-4]), and “p” is displayed on the display when “p” is input at the timing to input “p” ([T′-5]). Is done.

  Incidentally, the key input unit may be controlled to enable key input after the key to be input is output by the model output unit. As a specific example of the control here, it is conceivable that the key input is not accepted until the key output processing by the model output unit is completed. By adopting this configuration, the user can receive the output of the key to be input at the timing to be input, memorize the contents and perform the key input, so that the language learning can be promoted efficiently. It becomes possible.

  The “comparison unit” 0104 is configured to compare the key input from the key input unit and the timing thereof with the key information held in the key information holding unit. Specifically, the comparison between the input key and the key that should be input by the key information and the timing at which the key should be input and the timing at which the key should be input by the key information Do. More specifically, when comparing keys, the input keys and their input order, and when comparing the key input timing, the elapsed time from the input of a key to the input of the next key And the length of time the key is pressed during that time are compared. By adopting such a configuration, when an English word is used as a key to be input, it is possible to check a so-called spell check and a timing at which the alphabet should be pronounced as a key comparison.

  When the comparison is performed, it is desirable to acquire not only the correct / incorrect relationship (whether correct or incorrect) but also the degree of the error as a comparison result when there is an error. For example, how many characters were misspelled, the proportion of keys that were entered correctly among all keys, and how much the timing was misaligned. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to output not only the correct / incorrect relationship regarding the timing to be input but also how close the input content is to the correct answer even if there is an incorrect answer at the later-described comparison result output unit. Become.

  The “comparison result output unit” 0105 is configured to output a comparison result. The comparison results include not only the correctness of the input key and the timing at which the key was input, but also the incorrect key or timing part, or the correct or incorrect key for all the compared keys and / or timings. It is conceivable that it is a ratio of timing (ie, correct answer rate).

Here, an example of the comparison result output will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows how the comparison result is displayed on the display. The comparison result about the correctness of the input key and the correctness of the timing when the key is input is displayed, and a comment or the like corresponding to the comparison result is also displayed. Incidentally, under the title “Timing” in the figure, the timing at which the key shown in FIG. 2 (b) should be input is shown, and the timing at which the key is actually input is displayed above it. ing. A double circle mark is added to indicate that "u", which is the key to be input first, has been input, and the timing for "s" and "e" has been greatly removed compared to the model. Since the input was not made, a circle is attached, and a comment that “the input timing is almost no problem” is displayed as a comprehensive comparison result.
By adopting the configuration as described above, the user can pinpoint the key and / or timing that he / she has made mistakenly, and the correct rhythm of the word can be obtained by learning the part repeatedly. You can learn efficiently.

<Specific configuration>
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a configuration when each functional configuration of the learning device of the present embodiment is realized as hardware. As shown in this figure, the learning apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a “CPU” 0501, a “storage device (storage medium)” 0502, a “main memory” 0503, and an “output interface” for executing various arithmetic processes. ”0504,“ input interface ”0505, and for example,“ touch panel ”0506,“ crystal oscillator ”0507,“ keyboard ”0508,“ speaker ”0509, and“ display ”0510, etc. via the input / output interface Send and receive information to and from external peripherals. The storage device stores various programs as described below, and the CPU reads these various programs into the work area of the main memory, and develops and executes them. These components are connected to each other through a data communication path such as “system bus” 0599, and perform transmission / reception and processing of information.

(Specific processing of the model output unit)
The CPU reads the “example output program” 0550 from the storage device into the main memory and executes it, reads the predetermined key information from the key information held in advance, and the key to be input determined by the key information and its key A process of outputting the timing in characters or / and voice is performed.

(Specific processing of key input unit)
The CPU reads the “key input program” 0560 from the storage device into the main memory, executes it, accepts the key input by the user, and stores the key information obtained by the input together with the information related to the input timing in the main memory. Store at the address of. Specifically, a crystal resonator is used as a timer. That is, information on the time at which each key input is accepted is acquired based on a signal from the crystal resonator and associated with the key at which the input is accepted, and stored as a key information at a predetermined address in the main memory.

  At this time, a process of displaying and outputting the key that has received the input may be performed. Further, there may be a process for controlling the key input program so that the key input program is executed after the key to be input is output at the input timing by executing the model output program.

(Specific processing of the comparison unit)
The CPU reads the “comparison program” 0570 from the storage device into the main memory and executes it, reads the key obtained by executing the key input program together with information related to the timing of the key input, and executes the sample output program. The key to be input determined by the key information used in the above is compared with the timing. Here, the comparison of the key input timing is, for example, a process of measuring the time taken until the next key input by comparing the information of the time when the first key input is received with the information of the time when the next key input is received. I do. After that, the difference between the measured time and the time to input the key that is defined as the timing to be input in the key information is calculated, and it is determined whether or not the calculation result exceeds a predetermined threshold value. .

(Specific processing of the comparison result output unit)
The CPU reads “comparison result output program” 0580 from the storage device into the main memory, executes it, and performs a process of outputting the comparison result obtained by executing the comparison program.

<Process flow>
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a processing flow in the learning apparatus of the present embodiment. The flow of processing in the figure consists of the following steps. First, in step S0601, based on the key information held in the key information holding unit, the key to be input and the timing determined in the key information are output as characters or / and voice (example output step). Thereafter, in step S0602, it is determined whether or not the key input is accepted. If it is determined that the key input is not accepted, for example, the model output step is performed again. If it is determined that the key input is accepted, a key is input in step S0603 (key input step). In step S0604, a process of comparing the key input in the key input step and the information indicating the input timing with the key to be input as the key information held in the key information holding unit and the timing is performed (comparison). Step), the result of the comparison step is output in step S0605 (comparison result output step). After the process of step S0605 is performed, it is possible to return to the process of step S0601. By performing such a process, it is possible to provide an environment for repeated learning to the user.

<Effect>
By using the learning apparatus having the above-described configuration, it is possible to provide a learning environment that enhances the willingness to learn the rhythm of the language, especially for beginners of language learning.

<< Embodiment 2 >>
<Overview>

  The learning device according to the present embodiment is basically the same as the learning device according to the first embodiment, but further includes a feature for displaying a key to be input based on the held key information. ing. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to perform learning specialized for the rhythm of the word, not the correctness of the word.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks of the learning device according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the “learning device” 0700 of this embodiment includes a “key information holding unit” 0701, a “example output unit” 0702, a “key input unit” 0703, a “comparison unit” 0704, It has a “comparison result output unit” 0705 and an “instruction display unit” 0706. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the learning apparatus described with reference to FIG. 1 of the first embodiment, the function of the “instruction display unit” 0706, which is a difference, will be described below.

  The “instruction display unit” 0706 is configured to display keys to be input based on the key information held in the key information holding unit. “Display the key to be entered based on key information” means that when learning English words, the words to be learned are displayed in alphabet or when learning Japanese words It is possible to display the words to be learned in hiragana.

  The instruction display unit displays only the keys to be input and does not display the timing to be input. Therefore, the user who sees the display knows the key to be input and learns only the timing to input the key. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to provide a learning environment that meets the needs of the user who wants to learn only the timing of words rather than the correctness of keys to be input.

  The display of keys on the instruction display unit may be appropriately determined according to the configuration of the key input unit. In the case of performing key input using a keyboard, a configuration in which a key to be input is displayed and a key input from the keyboard is accepted while viewing the display of the key to the user is conceivable. In addition, when key input is performed using a touch panel, a configuration in which the key is displayed in a predetermined area on the touch panel and the user receives the key input by touching the area where the key is displayed is also possible. Conceivable. In addition, the display of the key in the instruction display unit is distinguished from the character output output from the model output unit. Therefore, the display may be performed before the model output, or the display may be performed after the model output. Further, the keys to be input may be displayed at a time, or each key may be sequentially displayed according to the timing to be input.

<Specific configuration>
The hardware configuration of the learning device according to the present embodiment is basically the same as the hardware configuration of the learning device according to the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. Therefore, hereinafter, specific processing of the “instruction display unit” that has not been described so far will be described.

(Specific processing of the instruction display unit)
The CPU reads the “instruction display program” from the storage device into the main memory and executes it, selects predetermined key information from the key information held in the key information holding unit, and either timing before or after execution of the sample output program The key to be input is displayed and output based on the key information.

<Process flow>
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a processing flow in the learning apparatus of the present embodiment. The flow of processing in the figure consists of the following steps. First, in step S0801, based on the key information held in the key information holding unit, the key to be input and the timing determined in the key information are output as characters or / and voice (example output step). Thereafter, in step S0802, it is determined whether or not the key input is accepted. If the result is that the key input is not accepted, for example, the process of the example output step is performed again. If it is determined that the key input is accepted, in step S0803, a key to be input is displayed based on the key information held in the key information holding unit (instruction display step), and in step S0804. Enter the key (key entry step). In step S0805, the key input in the key input step and the information indicating the input timing are compared with the key to be input which is key information held in the key information holding unit and the timing (comparison). In step S0806, the result of the comparison step is output (comparison result output step). After the process of step S0806 is performed, it is also possible to return to the process of step S0801. By performing such a process, it is possible to provide an environment for repeated learning to the user.
The display instruction step does not have to be processed after the model output step as shown in the figure, and may be processed before the model output step, for example.

<Effect>
By using the learning apparatus having the above configuration, it is possible to perform learning specialized for the rhythm of the word, not the correctness of the word.

<< Embodiment 3 >>
<Overview>

  The learning device according to the present embodiment is basically the same as the learning device according to the first or second embodiment, except that a key input candidate and a key other than the key input candidate are displayed together on the touch panel to accept input. As an additional feature. By adopting this configuration, the user must consider the key input timing at the same time as the correctness of the key itself, and can provide an effective language learning environment.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks of the learning device according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the “learning device” 0900 of this embodiment includes a “key information holding unit” 0901, a “example output unit” 0902, a “key input unit” 0903, a “comparison unit” 0904, “Comparison result output unit” 0905 and “Candidate non-candidate input means” 0906. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the learning apparatus described with reference to FIG. 1 of the first embodiment, the function of “candidate non-candidate input means” which is a difference will be described below.

The “candidate non-candidate input unit” 0906 is configured to display a key input candidate and a key other than the key input candidate together on the touch panel and accept input in the key input unit. The “key input candidate” is a display of the key to be input. By displaying it together with a key other than the key input candidate, the user who has viewed the display screen can input the key to be input from the display screen. Must be selected in the order in which they should be entered. On the other hand, since the user must input the key at a timing corresponding to each key information, it is necessary to be aware of the selection of the key to be input and the timing to be input at the same time. By giving the consciousness, it becomes possible to prompt the user to learn the key information.
Note that the number of keys other than the key input candidates to be displayed and the types of keys other than the key input candidates that can be displayed for one key input candidate can be set or changed as appropriate. Therefore, the key input candidates may be displayed, and the same key as the key input candidate may be displayed as a key other than the key input candidates.

  FIG. 10 is shown here. This figure is a diagram showing an example of the function of the candidate non-candidate input means in the learning device of the present embodiment, and shows the state of key input when the two English words used for explanation in FIG. FIG. 5 shows an example of display display at each time point [t-1] to [t-4] or [t′-1] to [t′-5] according to time series. As shown in FIG. 5A, in addition to “u”, “s”, “e” that are keys to be input, “h”, “l”, “t”, etc. that are keys that should not be input. As shown in FIG. 6B, the keys “h” “r” which should not be input in addition to “s” “k” “i” “p” which should be input. Keys such as “q” “z” “w” “t” may be displayed.

  It is desirable that the number of displayed keys is not so large that a suitable learning environment can be ensured even when a mobile device such as a smartphone with a limited surface area of the display is used as a learning device. Specifically, it is preferable to display the number of keys about 1.3 to 2 times the number of key input candidates. By adopting this configuration, it is difficult to see the display screen because the keys are displayed too much, and it takes too much time to search for the keys to be input. It can be avoided.

<Specific configuration>
The hardware configuration of the learning device according to the present embodiment is basically the same as the hardware configuration of the learning device according to the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. Therefore, hereinafter, specific processing of “candidate non-candidate input means” that has not been described so far will be described.

(Specific processing of candidate non-candidate input means)
When executing the key input program, the CPU reads the “candidate non-candidate input subprogram” from the storage device into the main memory and executes it, and displays and outputs the key input candidates and keys other than the key input candidates on the touch panel. Processing is performed, key input is received through the touch panel, and the processing result is stored at a predetermined address in the main memory.

<Process flow>
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the flow of processing in the learning device of the present embodiment. The flow of processing in the figure consists of the following steps. First, in step S1101, based on the key information held in the key information holding unit, the key to be input and the timing determined in the key information are output in characters or / and voice (example output step). Thereafter, in step S1102, it is determined whether or not the key input is accepted. If it is determined that the key input is not accepted, for example, the model output step is performed again. If the determination result is that the key input is accepted, in step S1103, the key input candidate and, for example, a key other than the arbitrarily selected key input candidate are displayed together on the touch panel and the key is input. (Candidate non-candidate input step). In step S1104, the key input in the candidate non-candidate input step and the information indicating the input timing are compared with the key to be input as the key information held in the key information holding unit and the timing. (Comparison step), the result of the comparison step is output in step S1105 (comparison result output step). After the process of step S1105 is performed, it is possible to return to the process of step S1101, and by performing such a process, it is possible to provide an environment for repeated learning to the user.

<Effect>
By using the learning apparatus having the above configuration, the user must consider the key input timing at the same time as the correctness of the key itself, and provide an effective language learning environment. It becomes possible.

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<Overview>

  The learning device of the present embodiment is basically the same as the learning device of the first to third embodiments, but outputs pass information that is information indicating that the comparison result is greater than or equal to a predetermined match rate. As an additional feature. By adopting this configuration, it becomes possible to provide an environment in which a user can set goals and learn with a sense of improvement.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks of the learning device according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the “learning device” 1200 of this embodiment includes a “key information holding unit” 1201, a “model output unit” 1202, a “key input unit” 1203, a “comparison unit” 1204, It has a “comparison result output unit” 1205 and a “pass information output unit” 1206. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the learning device described with reference to FIG. 2 of the first embodiment, the function of the “pass information output unit” which is a difference will be described below.

  The “pass information output unit” 1206 is configured to output pass information, which is information indicating that the test has passed when the comparison result is equal to or higher than a predetermined match rate. The comparison result here includes not only the comparison result regarding one key information but also the result of comprehensive comparison of the comparison results of a plurality of key information. For example, the comparison result here includes taking 10 questions related to word learning and performing a comprehensive evaluation of the comparison result between the user's key input and key information in each problem. There are various methods for calculating the match rate. For example, the match rate of the key to be input and the match rate of the timing to be input may be used in the calculation based on the same standard. In addition, in a plurality of problems, it is conceivable to calculate the coincidence rate only by whether or not the key and / or input timing is correct. In other words, if “the four input keys were all correct but the input timing was wrong at one place” for one question, “match rate 87.5% (= 7 ÷ 8 × 100)” Or “the answer is that the key and input timing for 6 questions were correct, but the input timing was incorrect for 4 questions”, the comparison result may be “60% match rate”. By adopting a configuration that determines the match rate according to these comparison results, whether you are learning one question or learning multiple questions, present the learning results that meet your needs. It becomes possible.

  Here, the content of “pass information, which is information indicating that the test has passed” may be various, but is desirably information that gives the user an incentive for further learning. More specifically, it may be simply output that it has passed, such as “Good!”, “Clear!”, Etc. However, for example, it is possible to increase the level of questions and make learning more difficult or use A reward may be given to the person. The pass information for raising the level of questions includes a password that allows a difficult problem to be selected from the key information holding unit, or a signal for setting a flag for selecting the problem. Can be considered. As pass information when a reward is given to the user, it may be a predetermined point to be given to the user. By outputting the pass information, it is possible to give the user a desire to deepen learning further.

  In addition, the pass information output by the pass information output unit is transmitted to the learning device or the transmission source by being transmitted to the server or the like that transmits and receives information via the network together with the content of the comparison result. It may be recorded in association with the user's ID. In this case, the server can manage the learning results performed using each learning device for each learning device or each user ID. By accumulating the acceptance information of a plurality of users, it becomes possible to publish the learning results of each user in a ranking format through arithmetic processing in the server. In other words, by calculating the amount of pass information, the high match rate, and the ratio of the pass information output count in the total number of learnings, etc., the learning progress of each user can be grasped and the current own In addition to enabling relative assessment of learning progress, it is also possible to provide incentives for further learning.

<Specific configuration>
The hardware configuration of the learning device according to the present embodiment is basically the same as the hardware configuration of the learning device according to the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. Therefore, in the following, a specific process of the “pass information output unit” that has not been described so far will be described.

(Specific processing of the pass information output unit)
The CPU reads the “pass information output program” from the storage device and executes it, and performs a process of determining whether the comparison result obtained by executing the comparison program is equal to or higher than a predetermined match rate. Therefore, when the determination result is a predetermined match rate or higher, a process of outputting pass information indicating that the pass has been performed is performed.

<Process flow>
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the flow of processing in the learning device of the present embodiment. The flow of processing in the figure consists of the following steps. First, in step S1301, based on the key information held in the key information holding unit, the key to be input and the timing determined in the key information are output in characters or / and voice (example output step). Thereafter, in step S1302, it is determined whether or not the key input is accepted. If the determination result indicates that the key input is not accepted, for example, the model output step is performed again. If it is determined that the key input is accepted, a key is input in step S1303 (key input step). In step S1304, processing is performed to compare the key input in the key input step and information indicating the input timing with the key to be input, which is key information held in the key information holding unit, and the timing (comparison). In step S1305, the result of the comparison step is output (comparison result output step). In step S1306, it is determined whether or not the comparison result output in the comparison result output step is greater than or equal to a predetermined match rate. If it is determined that the comparison result is greater than or equal to the predetermined match rate, pass information is determined in step S1307. Is output (pass information output step). If it is determined that the predetermined match rate is not satisfied, it is determined in step S1308 whether or not to continue the subsequent processing. If the determination result is to continue, the process returns to step S1301. If the determination result is not to continue, the subsequent process is not performed.

<Effect>
By using the learning apparatus having the above configuration, it is possible to provide an environment in which a user can set goals and learn with improvement.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 0100 ... Learning apparatus, 0101 ... Key information holding part, 0102 ... Model output part, 0103 ... Key input part, 0104 ... Comparison part, 0105 ... Comparison result output part

Claims (9)

A key information holding unit that holds key information that determines the key to be input and its timing;
A model output unit for outputting a key to be input and its timing determined by the key information in characters or / and voice;
A key input section for inputting a key;
A comparison unit that compares the key input from the key input unit and the timing thereof with the key information held in the key information holding unit;
A comparison result output unit for outputting a comparison result;
Learning device.   The learning apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a key input unit control unit that controls the key input unit so as to accept a key input after output from the model output unit.   The learning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the key information held in the key information holding unit further defines a key pressing time length to be input. The key information held in the key information holding unit is an alphabet to constitute an English word to be input from the key input unit and a pronunciation timing of the English word,
The learning device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the comparison unit includes alphabet comparison means for comparing alphabet match and alphabet input timing.   The learning apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an input display unit that displays a key input by the key input unit.   The learning apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an instruction display unit for displaying a key to be input based on key information held in the key information holding unit.   The learning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the key input unit includes candidate non-candidate input means that displays a key input candidate and a key other than the key input candidate together on the touch panel and receives an input.   The learning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a pass information output unit that outputs pass information that is information indicating that the pass is passed when the comparison result is equal to or higher than a predetermined match rate. A program for executing a learning device having a key information holding unit for holding a key to be input and key information for determining the input timing thereof,
A sample output step for outputting the key to be input and the timing determined by the key information in characters or / and voice;
A key input receiving step for receiving key input;
A comparison step for comparing the key input in the key input reception step with the key information held in the key information holding unit;
A comparison result output step for outputting a comparison result; and
For causing a learning device, which is a computer, to execute.

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