JP2656402B2 - Information processing device and English conversation learning system using information processing device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a multimedia information processing apparatus for education.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, educational equipment using a computer (hereinafter referred to as CAI equipment) has attracted attention. The reason for this is that by utilizing the characteristics of computers, it is possible to conduct individual education, which is difficult with group education, and education mainly based on experience.

[0003] Since such a CAI device advances learning in an interactive manner, it is possible to select a curriculum according to its own progress. In other words, the part that is not understood enough can be learned repeatedly, and the part that is completely understood can be skipped and proceed. As described above, if the CAI device is used, it is possible to perform optimal learning on a schedule according to the progress of the individual. Particularly with the recent spread of computers, CAI equipment has begun to be used in many schools and companies.

[0004]

By the way, in recent information processing apparatuses, the memory and the disk device have been increasing in capacity, so that not only character data and still images but also audio data and moving image data can be handled. It has become The use of audio data and moving image data in CAI equipment has also been studied. Of these data, audio data can be easily handled by increasing the capacity of a hard disk device or the like. For example, an electronic mail system for transferring voice data from a student computer to a teacher computer has been already put into practical use. However, since the amount of moving image data is much larger than that of audio data, it cannot be sufficiently handled even if a large-capacity video disk device or CD-ROM is used. In particular, for CAI equipment, it is necessary to build several types of curriculum that are optimal for the individual's level and progress. As described above, the amount of moving image data that must be prepared for each curriculum becomes extremely large, which is a problem.

An object of the present invention is to solve such a problem.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the information processing apparatus according to claim 1 is divided into groups for each of the steps constituting the scenarios, and several scenarios can be created by combining them. Moving image data storing means storing a plurality of moving image data each of which includes branch information for moving to the next step, and projecting means for projecting moving image data read from the moving image data storing means. An input unit for selecting arbitrary information from among branch information included in the moving image data projected on the projection unit, and inputting the selected information; and a search information storage unit for storing the selection information input from the input unit. Reading the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information input from the input means, and And control means for reading out the selection information stored in the search information storage means and reading out the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information and projecting it on the projection means. Device, and at least one instructor computer connected to the information processing device via a line and having video and audio input / output means. The control means of the information processing device includes video and audio input / output means. It is characterized by having a hotline function for performing two-way communication with the instructor's computer by using it. According to a second aspect, the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect is provided in a private room provided with independent soundproofing equipment. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 is grouped for each step constituting the scenario, and some scenarios can be created by combining the scenarios, and part of the scenarios includes branch information for moving to the next step. Moving image data stored in the plurality of moving image data, a projecting unit that projects the moving image data read from the moving image data storing unit, and a branch information included in the moving image data projected by the projecting unit. Input means for selecting the information of the above, the search information storage means for storing the selection information input from the input means,
Based on the selection information input from the input means, the moving image data of the next step is read out from the moving image data storage means and projected on the projection means, or the selection information stored in the search information storage means is read and based on this selection information. A control unit for reading out the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage unit and projecting the moving image data on the projecting unit; and a character data storage unit storing character data of a conversation sentence corresponding to the moving image data. A superimposed display function is provided in which the moving image data read from the data storage means and the character data read from the character data storage means are superimposed and projected on the projection means. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 is grouped for each step constituting a scenario, and some scenarios can be created by combining the scenarios, some of which include branch information for moving to the next step. Moving image data stored in the plurality of moving image data, a projecting unit that projects the moving image data read from the moving image data storing unit, and a branch information included in the moving image data projected by the projecting unit. Input information for inputting the selected information, search information storage means for storing the selected information input from the input means, and moving image data for the next step based on the selected information input from the input means. Is read from the moving image data storage means and projected on the projection means, or the selection information stored in the search information storage means is Control means for reading out the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information and projecting the moving image data to the projecting means; and character data storage means for storing character data of a conversation sentence corresponding to the moving image data. Instruction input means for inputting data corresponding to a predetermined area by moving a cursor mark displayed on the projection means to indicate a predetermined area; The character data display function of reading the character data and projecting it on the projecting means, and the character data displayed on the projecting means by the character data display function, by designating specific character data with the instruction input means, the corresponding moving image data is converted to the moving image data A designated moving image display function for reading out from the storage means and projecting the same on the projection means. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5 is divided into groups for each of the steps constituting the scenario, and several scenarios can be created by combining the scenarios, some of which include branch information for moving to the next step. Moving image data stored in the plurality of moving image data, a projecting unit that projects the moving image data read from the moving image data storing unit, and a branch information included in the moving image data projected by the projecting unit. Input information for inputting the selected information, search information storage means for storing the selected information input from the input means, and moving image data for the next step based on the selected information input from the input means. Is read from the moving image data storage means and projected on the projection means,
Or control means for reading the selection information stored in the search information storage means and reading the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; A character data storage unit storing character data, a detailed information storage unit storing detailed information such as a translated sentence of the character data and grammatical precautions, and a cursor mark displayed on the projection unit are moved to a predetermined position. Instruction input means for inputting data corresponding to this area by pointing to the area of
The control means reads out desired character data from the character data storage means and displays it on the projecting means, and inputs a specific character data from the character data displayed on the projecting means by the character data display function. A detailed information display function of reading out detailed information such as a translation of the specified character data and grammatical precautions from the detailed information storage means and projecting the detailed information on the projection means by designating the character data. And The information processing apparatus according to claim 6 is grouped for each step constituting a scenario, and some scenarios can be created by combining the scenarios, and part of the scenarios includes branch information for moving to the next step. Moving image data stored in the plurality of moving image data, a projecting unit that projects the moving image data read from the moving image data storing unit, and a branch information included in the moving image data projected by the projecting unit. Input information for inputting the selected information, search information storage means for storing the selected information input from the input means, and moving image data for the next step based on the selected information input from the input means. Is read from the moving image data storage means and projected on the projection means, or the selection information stored in the search information storage means is Control means for reading out the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information and projecting the moving image data to the projecting means; and character data storage means for storing character data of a conversation sentence corresponding to the moving image data. A voice data storage unit in which voice data of a conversation sentence corresponding to the video data is stored; a voice output unit that outputs voice data;
Instruction input means for inputting data corresponding to a predetermined area by moving a cursor mark displayed on the projection means to indicate a predetermined area, and the control means comprises means for inputting desired character data from the character data storage means. The character data display function for reading and projecting the data on the projection means, and the character data displayed on the projection means by the character data display function,
A designated voice output function is provided in which, by designating specific character data by the instruction input means, corresponding voice data is read from the voice data storage means and output using the voice output means. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7 is grouped for each step constituting the scenario, and some scenarios can be created by combining the scenarios, and part of the scenarios includes branch information for moving to the next step. Moving image data stored in the plurality of moving image data, a projecting unit that projects the moving image data read from the moving image data storing unit, and a branch information included in the moving image data projected by the projecting unit. Input information for inputting the selected information, search information storage means for storing the selected information input from the input means, and moving image data for the next step based on the selected information input from the input means. Is read from the moving image data storage means and projected on the projection means, or the selection information stored in the search information storage means is Control means for reading out the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information and projecting the moving image data on the projecting means; and graphic data storage means for storing graphic data such as an oral sectional view and phonetic symbols Voice data storage means for storing voice data corresponding to graphic data of phonetic symbols, voice output means for outputting voice data, and moving a cursor mark displayed on the projection means to indicate a predetermined area. Command input means for inputting data corresponding to this area, wherein the control means reads out the desired graphic data from the graphic data storage means and projects it on the projection means, and the graphic data display function Specific pronunciation of phonetic symbols reflected on the means By specifying with the instruction input means No., characterized in that the specific sound output function for outputting by using the audio output means corresponding sound data is read from the sound data storage means. Claim 8
Information processing devices are grouped for each step constituting a scenario, and some scenarios can be created by combining them, and a plurality of scenarios each include branch information for moving to the next step. Moving image data storage means storing the moving image data of
Projection means for projecting the video data read from the video data storage means, and input means for selecting any information from among branch information included in the video data projected to the projection means, and inputting the selected information, Search information storage means for storing the selection information input from the input means, and reading the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information input from the input means and projecting it on the projection means, or Control means for reading the selection information stored in the storage means and reading the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Means for storing the stored character data;
Voice input means for performing voice input; and voice data storage means for storing voice data input by the voice input means. The control means reads out desired character data from the character data storage means, and Character data display function to be projected on the screen, and a utterance speed display function for displaying a utterance speed as a bar graph when uttering practice is performed along with the character data projected on the projection means by the character data display function. I do.

[0007]

According to the English conversation learning system of the present invention, a plurality of information processing apparatuses and a computer for an instructor connected to these information processing apparatuses via a line are provided. And a hot line function for performing bidirectional communication with the instructor computer using the input / output means. Therefore, the learner using the information processing device can access the instructor using the instructor computer using the hotline function. With this access, the learner can take English conversation lessons at any time while interacting directly with the instructor on the screen of the projection means. Can be. Further, according to the information processing apparatus of the present invention, branch information for moving to the next step is displayed in a part of the moving image data displayed on the display means based on a command from the control means. When any information is selected from the branch information using the input means, the control means issues a command to move to the next step based on the selected information. With this command, the moving image data of the next step is read from the moving image data storage means and projected on the projection means. When the selection is completed up to the last step in this way, one scenario is completed as a whole. Since the selection information of the image data is stored in the search information storage means, the same scenario can be reproduced at any time after the completion of the scenario based on the selection information. Furthermore, by using the superimposed display function, the moving image data read from the moving image data storage unit and the character data read from the character data storage unit are superimposed and projected on the projecting unit, so that the image is displayed as if it were a movie subtitle supermarket. Can be. The character data read from the character data storage means is data corresponding to the moving image data read from the moving image data storage means. Therefore, character data corresponding to all of the moving image data can be displayed on the projection means. Also, it is possible to display only the conversation keywords in the moving image data on the projection means.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to FIGS.
An embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an information processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. This information processing apparatus can create several scenarios by combining with a CPU 11 which is a control means, and a plurality of moving image data 12 and a moving image data storing means storing audio data grouped for each step constituting the scenario. , A storage device 14 as search information storage means for storing the order of searching for the moving image data 12, a display device 15 as projection means for projecting the moving image data 12, It comprises input means 16 for selecting arbitrary information from among the branch information for moving to the next step included in a part and inputting the selected information, and a speaker 19 for outputting audio data. As the input means 16, a keyboard 17 and a mouse 18 are used. In addition, the video disk device 13
Uses a laser disk device or a CD-ROM device.

Next, FIGS. 1, 2 (a) and 2 (b) and FIG.
The operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the display device 1 is controlled by a command from the CPU 11.
5, the moving image data 21 of the first step is projected. The moving image data 21 is a short story in English for about 3 minutes, and at the end of the story, branch information 22 for selecting the moving image data in the second step is displayed so as to overlap the moving image data 21 (see FIG. 2A). ). The branch information 22 includes a question “May I helpyou?” And three options “check in reservation”.
? ”,“ Need room ”,“ believeh ”
ave reservation ”. The video disk device 13 is provided with moving image data of the second step having a different story development corresponding to each option. At the same time when the branch information 22 is displayed, a question and a selection are output from the speaker device 19 by voice. As an answer to this question, for example, "need
When "room" is input from the keyboard 17, the moving image data 23 corresponding to the selected branch is selected from the plurality of moving image data in the second step, and is projected on the display device 15. In the second step, a short story in English is similarly developed. The story of the second step is a continuous content of the story of the first step. Then, at the end of the story of the second step, branch information 24 for selecting the moving image data of the third step is displayed so as to overlap the moving image data 23 (see FIG. 2B). This branch information 24 contains the question "on credit card"
? "And three alternatives"traveller's che
ck "," cash ", and" yes ". As an answer to this question, for example, "travel
When "ller's check" is selected, the moving image data 25 of the third step is projected on the display device 15 (see FIG. 3A). When the video data up to the third step has been selected in this way, an English conversation scenario having a complete story is completed. The selection information of the selected moving image data is stored in the storage device 14 simultaneously with the input of the answer from the keyboard 17. After the completion of the scenario, the moving image data selected in each step can be automatically projected sequentially using the selection information of the storage device 14.
Specifically, when a request for re-execution is input from the keyboard 17, the control device 11 is activated by this input signal. The control device 11 reads the selection information from the storage device 14 and sequentially projects the moving image data of the video disk device 13 on the display device 15 according to the order of the selection information.

Next, the structure of the moving image data stored in the video disk device 13 will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of processing of moving image data that can be selected for each step. In this embodiment, 7
The moving image data 101 to 107 of the book are used. First, the moving image data 101 is obtained in the first step, and the moving image data 102 to 105 is obtained in the second step.
In the third step, the moving image data 106 to 107
Are used respectively. In this embodiment, the moving image data 1
By changing the combinations of 01 to 107, a total of seven scenarios can be created. In this embodiment, a scenario is composed of three steps of moving image data. By increasing the number of steps, dozens of scenarios can be created.

The moving image data 101 to 107 are stored in the video disk device 13 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the storage method is devised to shorten the disk access time. In other words, if certain moving image data has already been stored, the moving image data to be stored next is selected if there is continuous moving image data in the same step, otherwise, the next selectable moving image data is selected. Is selected from the moving image data of the step. In particular,
Moving image data (moving image data 101->102->105-> 106) having a continuous story from the first step are sequentially selected and stored in the video disk device 13. Then, after the data is stored up to the last step, the process returns to the first step again, and the moving image data (moving image data 103, 107, 104) not yet stored is stored in order from the first step. With this arrangement of the storage order, the probability that adjacent moving image data on the disk is selected in order is increased, and the access time of each moving image data is reduced.

Next, the features of this embodiment will be described. A feature of this embodiment is that the storage space of the video disk device 13 required for storing moving image data can be significantly reduced. That is, even if it appears that video data of dozens of scenarios is stored, only a plurality of pieces of moving image data that are shredded for each step are actually stored. With the configuration of the present embodiment, video data of dozens of scenarios having a large data amount can be created by combining a plurality of moving image data having a small data amount.
The storage space on the video disk device 13 is greatly reduced.

Next, an embodiment of an English conversation learning system using the information processing apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 of the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an English conversation learning system according to one embodiment of the present invention. The English conversation learning system according to the present embodiment includes student computers 210, 220, and 230, which are the information processing devices described above, and a tutor computer 240 connected to each student computer via a line. Student computers 210-230
Are soundproof rooms 211 and 22 with independent soundproofing facilities.
1, 231. Also, the student computers 210 to 230 have a built-in CAI program for individually learning English conversation using the above-described moving image data. Furthermore, the student computers 210 to 230 have video cameras 212, 222 and 232 and headphones 21
3, 223 and 233 are provided, and a hot line function described later is performed using these input / output means. Similarly, the instructor computer 240 is provided with a video camera 241 and a headphone 242 with a microphone as input / output means of video and audio. In this embodiment, the headphones 213, 223, 233, and 242 with microphones are used.
Although a microphone and a speaker may be used separately.

Next, the processing of the English conversation learning system of this embodiment will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. First, the learner can select from among multiple student computers, for example,
The student computer 210 is selected, and the student computer 210 is seated in the sound insulation room 211 in front of the student computer 210. And
Activate the student computer 210 and install the built-in CA
Execute the I program. The CAI program is an English conversation courseware having a plurality of scenarios as described above, and can learn practical English conversation necessary for daily life and business in a foreign country as a simulation appealing to visual and auditory senses. The learner is a student computer 2
You can give English conversation lessons to your level to match your level and acquire a certain level of conversational ability. The English conversation learning by the CAI program is different from the lesson for foreign teachers, and since it is for the student computer 210, even a sharp person can relax and learn. In addition, since the same lesson can be reviewed over and over again, this is the best learning method for beginners. In addition, the student computer 210
Is provided in the sound insulation room 211, so that speaking lessons can be performed loudly without worrying about anyone, so that conversation skills can be steadily acquired.

As described above, when a certain level of conversational ability is acquired by the individual learning by the CAI program,
The learner can perform two-way communication with the instructor computer 240 by using the hot line function provided in the student computer 210. This hotline feature
It is provided as a control program stored in a storage device of the student computer 210. However, this function does not necessarily need to be implemented by software, and may be implemented as firmware or hardware. Here, the hotline function refers to a function of calling the instructor computer 240 with an access button provided on the student computer 210, thereby making a specific student computer and the instructor computer communicable. In a state where communication is possible, audio data and image data can be bidirectionally transferred between a specific student computer and a lecturer computer, and English conversation lessons can be performed with a foreign lecturer in the form of a videophone. In this state,
On the monitor screen of the student computer 210, a window screen 215 of an image of a foreign instructor is displayed on the window screen 214 of English conversation learning by the CAI program which has been performed so far. The image displayed on the window screen 215 is an image transferred by the video camera 241 in real time. At the same time, the voice data of the foreign lecturer is also collected by the headphone with microphone 241 and sent to the headphone with microphone 213 of the learner.
Also, on the monitor screen of the instructor computer 240,
The learner's face is shown. In this way, the learner's access allows the lesson to be conducted at any time while directly interacting with the foreign instructor on the monitor screen.
It is possible to perform English conversation learning mainly on communication one rank higher than individual learning by the program. Since the hotline function is provided in all student computers, the instructor computer 240 can be called from any student computer.
In addition, there may be a plurality of instructor computers. In this case, a specific instructor computer can be selected and called from the student computers.

As described above, the English conversation system of the present embodiment
First, as a first step, individual learning is performed with the student computer 210 using a CAI program. Then, in the second stage, when a certain level of conversational ability has been acquired, English conversation learning is conducted mainly with communication with foreign instructors using the hotline function. The learner can realize more effective English conversation learning by selecting these two types of learning forms at his own pace.

Next, another embodiment of the English conversation learning system using the information processing apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing an information processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. This information processing apparatus differs from the embodiment shown in FIG.
06, a video camera 309 and a microphone 310 are provided, and the storage device 304 serves as a character data storage unit, a detailed information storage unit, an audio data storage unit, and a graphic data storage unit, in addition to the role of the search information storage unit. Has the role of Here, the character data storage means stores character data of a conversation sentence corresponding to the moving image data, and the detailed information storage means stores detailed information such as a translated sentence of the character data and notes on grammar. I have. The voice data storage means stores voice data of a conversation sentence corresponding to the moving image data, and the graphic data storage means stores graphic data such as an oral sectional view and pronunciation symbols. In the present embodiment, since such various functions are provided,
The following effects and characteristics can be obtained.

First, moving picture data and conversational sentences can be superimposed and displayed on the display device 305.
Specifically, the moving image data read from the video disk device 303 and the character data read from the storage device 304 serving as the character data storage device are combined by the superimposed display function provided in the CPU 301 serving as the control unit. The images are superimposed and displayed on the display device 305 as if they were a subtitle of a movie. The character data read from the storage device 304 is data corresponding to moving image data, and character data corresponding to all conversations of the moving image data can be displayed. Also, it is possible to display only the conversation keywords in the moving image data.

Second, the learner can display a corresponding moving image on the display device 305 by specifying a specific sentence in the conversation sentence with a mouse.
Specifically, the desired character data stored in the storage device 304 is read out and displayed on the display device 305 by the character data display function provided in the CPU 301. Then, the learner operates the mouse 308 to move the cursor mark displayed on the display device 305 over specific character data, and clicks a button on the mouse 308. This click causes the CPU 30
The designated moving image display function provided in 1 is activated, and moving image data corresponding to the designated character data is read from the video disk device 303 and displayed on the display device 305.

Third, by designating a part of a conversation sentence with a mouse, it is possible to display detailed information such as a corresponding translated sentence and grammatical notes. Specifically, the desired character data stored in the storage device 304 is read out and displayed on the display device 305 by the character data display function provided in the CPU 301. Then, the learner operates the mouse 308 to move the cursor mark displayed on the display device 305 over specific character data, and clicks a button on the mouse 308. By this click, a detailed information display function provided in the CPU 301 is activated, and detailed information such as a translation of moving image data corresponding to the designated character data and grammatical points are read out from the storage device 304, and displayed. The image is displayed on the device 305. The display of the detailed information allows the learner to immediately resolve a question generated during the CAI learning.

Fourth, by designating a part of a conversation sentence with a mouse, corresponding speech data can be output. Specifically, the desired character data stored in the storage device 304 is read out and displayed on the display device 305 by the character data display function provided in the CPU 301. Then, the learner operates the mouse 308 to move the cursor mark displayed on the display device 305 over specific character data, and clicks a button on the mouse 308. With this click, the designated sound output function provided in the CPU 301 is activated, and the sound data corresponding to the designated character data is read from the storage unit 304 and output from the speaker 311. Further, as an application example, instead of character data corresponding to a conversation sentence of a moving image, a plurality of English words having similar pronunciations are projected on the display device 305, and one of these English words is designated by a mouse 308. By doing so, this sound can also be output from the speaker 311. Further, the learner's voice can be recorded and compared with the native speaker's voice data stored in the storage device 304. With such a function, the practice of uttering English words can be performed efficiently.

Fifth, by specifying a phonetic symbol on the display screen as shown in FIG. 9 with a mouse, the corresponding voice data can be output. In particular,
The desired graphic data stored in the storage device 304 is read out and displayed on the display device 305 by the graphic data display function provided in the CPU 301. Then, the learner operates the mouse 308 to display the cursor mark 40 displayed on the display device 305.
Hover one over a particular phonetic symbol and click the button on mouse 308. By this click, CP
The designated voice output function provided in U301 is activated, and voice data corresponding to the specified phonetic symbol is stored in the storage unit 30.
4 and output from the speaker 311. The graphic data displayed by the graphic data display function includes not only phonetic symbols,
There is a list of words that have the same pronunciation as the designated phonetic symbol, and a cross-sectional view of the oral cavity.

Sixth, a learner can input voice data while looking at a voice input screen as shown in FIG. More specifically, the character data display function provided in the CPU 301 allows the storage device 304
Is read out and displayed on the conversation display unit 402 of the display device 305. Then, by using the utterance speed display function provided in the CPU 301, the utterance speed when performing the utterance practice can be displayed as the increase speed of the bar graph 403. This bar graph 40
By practicing vocalization according to the increasing speed of 3,
Can speak at the same speed as native speakers. The increasing speed of the bar graph 403 can be switched to, for example, three stages, and can be set in accordance with the conversation pace of the user. In this embodiment, the switching of the increasing speed is realized by pointing the icons 404 to 406 on which the rabbit, the bite, and the snail are displayed with the cursor mark 401. The increasing speed of the bar graph 403 is rabbit,
Faster in the order of the snail and the snail. On the voice input screen of this embodiment, a voice input promotion flag 407 simulating a traffic light is displayed in addition to the bar graph 403. And
The learner can make an input timing by speaking toward the microphone 310 with the traffic light turned blue.

Seventh, a blank field is provided in a part of a conversational sentence, and a function for visually filling out the blank field with the mouse 308 is provided. More specifically, a conversation sentence having a blank space and a plurality of English words are displayed on the display device 305, and the learner selects a word that fits in the blank space from among these English words, and displays the selected word. This is a function that uses a mouse to dynamically move to a blank field.

The present embodiment is not limited to the English conversation learning system, and can be used for employee training equipment for training salesmen.

[0029]

As described in detail above, according to the English conversation learning system of the present invention, the learner using the information processing apparatus can access the instructor using the instructor computer using the hotline function. can do. This access allows learners to take English conversation lessons at any time while interacting directly with the instructor on the screen of the projection means, which is one step less than individual study using the CAI program.
Can learn English conversation with a focus on rank-based communication. Further, with the information processing apparatus of the present invention, dozens of scenarios can be created by combining a plurality of moving image data. For this reason, the storage space for the moving image data storage means can be significantly reduced. Furthermore, by using the superimposed display function, the moving image data read from the moving image data storage unit and the character data read from the character data storage unit are superimposed and projected on the projecting unit, so that the image is displayed as if it were a movie subtitle supermarket. Can be.

[0030]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing the operation of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing the operation of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration of moving image data stored in a video disk device.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of an English conversation learning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing processing of the English conversation learning system of the present embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram illustrating an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing a display example of a phonetic symbol display screen.

FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing a display example of a voice input screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Control device 12 ... Moving image data 13 ... Video disk device 14 ... Storage device 15 ... Display device 16 ... Input device 17 ... Keyboard 18 ... Mouse 19 ... Speaker

Claims (8)

(57) [Claims] Claims 1. A plurality of scenarios are grouped for each step constituting a scenario, and some scenarios can be created by combining the scenarios, some of which include branch information for moving to the next step. Moving image data storing means for storing moving image data, projecting means for projecting the moving image data read from the moving image data storing means, and any of branch information included in the moving image data projected to the projecting means Input means for selecting the information of the above, the search information storage means for storing the selection information input from the input means, and the following based on the selection information input from the input means Reading out the moving image data from the moving image data storage means and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Control means for reading the selection information stored in the switch information storage means and reading the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information and projecting the moving image data on the projection means. And at least one instructor computer connected to the information processing apparatus via a line and having video and audio input / output means. The control means of the information processing apparatus includes video and audio input / output An English conversation learning system comprising a hot line function for performing two-way communication with the instructor computer using a means. 2. The English conversation learning system according to claim 1, wherein said information processing apparatus is provided in a private room provided with independent soundproofing equipment. 3. A plurality of scenarios which are grouped for each step constituting a scenario and can be created by combining them, some of which include branch information for moving to the next step. Moving image data storing means for storing moving image data, projecting means for projecting the moving image data read from the moving image data storing means, and any of branch information included in the moving image data projected to the projecting means Input means for selecting the information of the above, the search information storage means for storing the selection information input from the input means, and the following based on the selection information input from the input means Reading out the moving image data from the moving image data storage means and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Control means for reading the selection information stored in the switch information storage means, reading the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information, and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Character data storage means in which character data of a conversation sentence is stored, wherein the control means includes: moving image data read from the moving image data storage means; and character data read from the character data storage means. An information processing apparatus provided with a superimposed display function of superimposing images on the projection means. 4. A plurality of scenarios which are grouped for each step constituting a scenario and can be created by combining the scenarios, some of which include branch information for moving to the next step. Moving image data storing means for storing moving image data, projecting means for projecting the moving image data read from the moving image data storing means, and any of branch information included in the moving image data projected to the projecting means Input means for selecting the information of the above, the search information storage means for storing the selection information input from the input means, and the following based on the selection information input from the input means Reading out the moving image data from the moving image data storage means and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Control means for reading the selection information stored in the switch information storage means, reading the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information, and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Character data storage means in which character data of a conversation sentence to be stored is stored; andinstruction input means for inputting data corresponding to this area by moving a cursor mark displayed on the projection means to indicate a predetermined area. The control means includes a character data display function for reading desired character data from the character data storage means and projecting the character data on the projection means, and among the character data projected on the projection means by the character data display function, By specifying specific character data with the instruction input means, the corresponding moving image data is stored in the moving image data. A designated moving image display function for reading out from the means and projecting the same on the projection means. 5. A plurality of scenarios that are grouped for each step constituting a scenario and can be created by combining the scenarios, some of which include branch information for moving to the next step. Moving image data storing means for storing moving image data, projecting means for projecting the moving image data read from the moving image data storing means, and any of branch information included in the moving image data projected to the projecting means Input means for selecting the information of the above, the search information storage means for storing the selection information input from the input means, and the following based on the selection information input from the input means Reading out the moving image data from the moving image data storage means and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Control means for reading the selection information stored in the switch information storage means, reading the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information, and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Character data storage means for storing character data of a conversation sentence to be executed, detailed information storage means for storing detailed information such as a translated sentence of the character data and notes on grammar, and a cursor displayed on the projection means Instruction input means for inputting data corresponding to this area by moving a mark to indicate a predetermined area, wherein the control means reads desired character data from the character data storage means and A character data display function to be displayed on the display, and a specific one of character data displayed on the projection unit by the character data display function. By specifying the character data with the instruction input means, a detailed information display function of reading detailed information such as a translation of the specified character data and grammatical precautions from the detailed information storage means and projecting the detailed information on the projection means is provided. An information processing device, which is provided. 6. A plurality of scenarios which are grouped for each step constituting a scenario and can be combined with each other to create several scenarios, some of which include branch information for moving to the next step. Moving image data storing means for storing moving image data, projecting means for projecting the moving image data read from the moving image data storing means, and any of branch information included in the moving image data projected to the projecting means Input means for selecting the information of the above, the search information storage means for storing the selection information input from the input means, and the following based on the selection information input from the input means Reading out the moving image data from the moving image data storage means and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Control means for reading the selection information stored in the switch information storage means, reading the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information, and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Character data storage means storing character data of a conversation sentence to be played; voice data storage means storing voice data of a conversation sentence corresponding to the moving image data; voice output means outputting the voice data; Instruction input means for inputting data corresponding to a predetermined area by moving a cursor mark displayed on the means to indicate a predetermined area; and A character data display function for reading out and projecting the data on the projection means; A designated voice output function of reading out the corresponding voice data from the voice data storage means and outputting the voice data by using the voice output means by designating the specific character data among the output character data by the instruction input means. An information processing device, which is provided. 7. A plurality of scenarios which are grouped for each step constituting the scenario and can be combined with each other to create several scenarios, some of which include branch information for moving to the next step. Moving image data storing means for storing moving image data, projecting means for projecting the moving image data read from the moving image data storing means, and any of branch information included in the moving image data projected to the projecting means Input means for selecting the information of the above, the search information storage means for storing the selection information input from the input means, and the following based on the selection information input from the input means Reading out the moving image data from the moving image data storage means and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Control means for reading the selection information stored in the h information storage means, reading the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information, and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Graphic data storage means for storing graphic data such as symbols, audio data storage means for storing audio data corresponding to graphic data for phonetic symbols, audio output means for outputting the audio data, and projection means Instruction input means for inputting data corresponding to a predetermined area by moving a cursor mark displayed on the area to indicate a predetermined area; and A graphic data display function for reading and displaying the data on the projection means; By specifying a particular phonetic symbol among the phonetic symbols projected on the projection means by the traffic data display function by the instruction input means, the corresponding voice data is read out from the voice data storage means and used by the voice output means. An information processing apparatus, comprising: a designated sound output function of outputting a sound. 8. A plurality of scenarios which are grouped for each step constituting a scenario and can be combined with each other to create several scenarios, some of which include branch information for moving to the next step. Moving image data storing means for storing moving image data, projecting means for projecting the moving image data read from the moving image data storing means, and any of branch information included in the moving image data projected to the projecting means Input means for selecting the information of the above, the search information storage means for storing the selection information input from the input means, and the following based on the selection information input from the input means Reading out the moving image data from the moving image data storage means and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Control means for reading the selection information stored in the switch information storage means, reading the moving image data of the next step from the moving image data storage means based on the selection information, and projecting the moving image data on the projection means; Character data storage means for storing character data of a conversation sentence to be performed; voice input means for performing voice input; and voice data storage means for storing voice data input by the voice input means; The character data display function reads out desired character data from the character data storage means and projects the character data on the projection means, and performs vocal exercises along the character data projected on the projection means by the character data display function. Information processing characterized by having an utterance speed display function of displaying the utterance speed at the time of the occurrence as a bar graph Location.