JP3023544U - Speech generating device for speech impaired - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Providing a speech-generating conversation device for people with language disabilities who can easily select the words they want to speak and can speak the words in a conversational format with a simple touch of a finger. The purpose is to do. [Structure] A speech-generating conversation device for language-impaired people uses a thin electronic display that displays words classified by application, and the words that you want to utter from the displayed words that you can select with your eyes. A touch panel integrated with an electronic display that functions to select and input words by touching it lightly,
It is composed of a control unit for storing voice data and controlling the entire apparatus, a speaker for generating sound, and a mounting bracket for mounting the apparatus according to the purpose.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[Industrial field of application] [0001] This invention can be used in a hospital, nursing home, school, home, various social facilities, etc. as a communication device for people with language impairment or language function recovery training. The present invention relates to a voice generating conversation device.

[Prior Art] A conventional voice generation device is inferior in function as a conversation device by simply uttering a single sound or a word, and an operation for utterance is performed by a switch, a keyboard, a mouse or the like. Therefore, there were problems that the operation was complicated and that it was not easy for anyone to use.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] [0003] The present invention aims to provide a voice generating conversation device that solves the problems of the voice generating surface and the operability of the voice generating device described above.

[Means for Solving the Problems] A voice-generating conversation device of the present invention which achieves the above-mentioned object classifies and stores general words commonly used in conversation, and stores them in an electronic display. The feature is that it is configured to generate a voice by displaying it, selecting a word to be uttered, and lightly touching the display surface (touch panel) with a finger or the like.

[Operation] In the voice generating conversation device of the present invention, a conversation type voice data storage device, an electronic display for displaying a stored word, and a touch panel for selecting a word. Because it is provided, the words you want to speak can be seen at a glance, and no complicated operation is required to select the words, and anyone can easily generate the words you want to speak.

[Example] FIG. 1 shows an example of a voice conversation device attached to a bed or the like, 1 is a voice conversation device body, 2 is an electronic display device, 3 is a touch panel, 4 is a speaker, 5 is a voice conversation device. A device control unit, 6 is a handle for fixing and adjusting an angle of the voice conversation device body, 7 is a metal fitting for attaching the voice conversation device main body, 8 is a metal fixture for fixing 10 and 10 is a bed for bed. The height is adjustable, and the voice conversation device is removable from the bed of 10 by 8. The user looks at the display surface of 2 and selects the word to be uttered, and by touching the word with his / her finger or the like, the function of the touch panel causes the spoken word selected from 4 to be spoken. Further, the user can use the device by adjusting 7 and 6 while lying on the bed or sitting with the upper body raised. FIG. 2 shows an example of a self-contained voice conversation device, 1 is a voice conversation device main body, 2 is an electronic display, 3 is a touch panel, 4 is a speaker, 5 is a voice conversation device control unit, and 11 is an angle adjustment. Gold odor, 12 is a self-supporting housing, and 13 is a transfer caster. The user looks at the display surface of 2 and selects the word to be uttered, and by touching the word with his / her finger or the like, the function of the touch panel causes the spoken word selected from 4 to be spoken. In addition, since this device has a self-supporting integrated structure, the floor can be freely moved and used anywhere, so the user can use it while hanging on a sofa or chair. FIG. 3 shows an example of a voice conversation device attached to a wheelchair, 1 is a voice conversation device body, 2 is an electronic display device, 3 is a touch panel, 4 is a speaker, 5 is a voice conversation device control unit, and 6 is 1 An angle adjusting handle, 7 is a mounting metal fitting, 14 is a wheelchair, 7 is rotation and height adjustment, and 1 is detachable from 14 by 7. The user looks at the display surface of 2 and selects the word to be uttered, and by touching the word with his / her finger or the like, the function of the touch panel causes the spoken word selected from 4 to be spoken. This device can be attached to wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, etc. and used by moving it, which is useful for people with walking disabilities. FIG. 4 shows an example of a portable voice conversation device, 15 is an integrated case, 2 is an electronic display, 3 is a touch panel, 4 is a speaker, 16 is a push button switch, 17 is a dry battery box, and 18 is a voice. A storage medium insertion unit and voice data reading unit, 19 is a hand strap band, 20 is a shoulder belt, and 21 is a voice storage medium. Further, it has a control unit of this device inside the case. This device operates on a commercially available dry battery and is small and lightweight, so it is excellent for use outdoors and outdoors, and the voice storage medium 21 is created by classifying it according to the place of use and the purpose of conversation. Inserting into, select the word or mark you want to say displayed in 2 and touch the display surface with your finger etc., and the voice selected from 4 will be produced by the action of 3. Therefore, this device can be used freely in hospitals, schools, work places, social facilities, transportation facilities, travel destinations, etc. Although the fourth embodiment has been described above, the present invention can have the following embodiments. (1) The voice conversation device body and the voice conversation device control unit shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 may be integrated. (2) The voice storage medium shown in FIG. 4 may be an IC card, a floppy disk, a CDROM or the like. (3) The electronic display of FIGS. 1 to 4 may be of any type such as CRT, liquid crystal, fluorescent display tube and the like. (4) An AC adapter and a solar cell can be substituted for the dry cell of FIG. (5) A personal computer can be used as a substitute for the control unit shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3.

[Advantage of Device] In the voice conversation device of the device, words used in general conversation are stored, and the words are classified by use and displayed on the electronic display. Therefore, the user can visually check and select the desired word. Also, since the touch panel is used as an input means for selecting a displayed word and uttering it, the user does not need to perform complicated operations, and only touches the displayed word with a finger or the like. Since the words that the user intends are uttered by voice, it has the effect of enabling smooth conversation for people with language disabilities.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of a voice conversation device attached to a bed for bed or the like.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an example of a floor-standing self-standing voice conversation device.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an example of a voice conversation device attached to a wheelchair or the like.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an example of a portable voice conversation device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Voice conversation device body 2 ... Electronic display 3 ... Touch panel 4 ... Speaker 5 ... Voice conversation device control section 6 ... Voice conversation device body angle adjusting metal fitting 7 ... Mounting metal fitting 8 ... Mounting metal fitting fixing metal fitting 9 ... Control Cable 10 ... Bed for bed 11 ... Angle adjustment fitting 12 ...
Self-supporting case 13 ... Caster for moving 14 ... Wheelchair 15 ...
Integrated case 16 ... Push button switch 17 ... Dry battery box 18 ... Voice storage medium insertion part and voice data reading portion 19 ... Hand strap band 20 ... Shoulder belt 21 ... Voice storage medium

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[Submission date] October 30, 1995

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Name of device: Speech generating conversation device for people with speech disabilities

Claims (5)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A bed for bed or the like is detachably provided with a main body of a voice conversation device which is integrated with an electronic display, a touch panel and a speaker, and a control section of the main body is arranged under the bed, and Characterized by classifying and displaying spoken words or marks on the electronic display, and by freely touching each display part with a finger etc., it is possible to freely speak pre-registered conversational voice. To do
Voice conversation device. 2. A voice conversation device main body having an electronic display, a touch panel and a speaker integrated on a self-supporting structure that can be placed directly on the floor, and a control unit of the main body inside the self-supporting housing. By arranging and classifying and displaying words or marks for conversation on the electronic display, lightly touching each display part with a finger etc. provides a function to freely speak pre-registered conversational voice A voice conversation device characterized by the above. 3. A wheelchair, an electric wheelchair, or the like is detachably provided with a voice conversation device main body in which an electronic display, a touch panel, and a speaker are integrated, and the wheelchair, the electric wheelchair, or the like is provided at the rear or bottom thereof. By arranging the control unit of the main body, classifying and displaying words or marks for conversation on the electronic display, and lightly touching each display part with a finger or the like, pre-registered conversation style voice can be freely A voice conversation device having a function of speaking. 4. An electronic display, a touch panel or a push button switch and a speaker are arranged on a portable, lightweight and compact structure, and a voice storage medium insertion section / voice data reading section, a dry battery box and a control section are provided. By providing an integrated voice conversation device and inserting a separately prepared voice storage medium classified for each conversation purpose into the voice conversation device, a word or mark for conversation is displayed on the electronic display, and A voice conversation device, which is provided with a function of freely producing conversational voice by lightly touching each display portion with a finger or the like. 5. The voice conversation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 is capable of uttering not a single tone or a word but a conversation type word by voice synthesis or voice recording, and the uttered word is classified according to the use. A voice conversation device characterized in that a switch, a keyboard, or other input device is not required to select a displayed word to be uttered.