JP3054475U - Text message communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Object] To provide a text message communication device capable of transmitting a text message by performing optical communication between the two devices, converting the text message into a voice and outputting the voice message. With the goal. The apparatus has a transmitting unit and a receiving unit. The transmitting unit has an input unit (5) for inputting a text message and a transmitting unit (11) for transmitting the input text message by an optical signal. The receiving unit includes a receiving means (7) for receiving an optical signal of a text message and a voice output means (1) for converting the received text message into voice and outputting the voice.
7), wherein the transmitting means (11) and the receiving means (7)
Are provided on the same side surface of the apparatus main body and have a bidirectional optical communication function.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a text message communication device having a two-way optical communication function.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In recent years, a pocket-sized electronic organizer has been developed, and a so-called multifunctional electronic organizer having various functions in addition to the four arithmetic operations has been proposed. As a conventional electronic system notebook, the one shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-259865 is known. This electronic system organizer has a portable main unit and an expansion card for expanding the memory capacity and performing special arithmetic processing. The required number of expansion cards are attached to the recording paper mounting device attached to the main unit. Have been. When using such an expansion card, it is necessary to exchange signals between the card and the main unit. For example, a light emitting diode is provided on the expansion card side and a light receiving diode is provided on the main body side, and signals are transmitted by optical communication between the light emitting diode and the light receiving diode.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, the conventional electronic system organizer performs optical communication between the main unit and an expansion card mounted in the main unit, and the information signal transmitted by the optical communication is a special signal used for arithmetic processing. Was limited to traffic lights. As described above, the conventional electronic system organizer performs optical communication within the main body, and transmits optical messages between its own electronic system organizer and another person's electronic system organizer to transmit a message in characters, Could not be output by voice.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and a character message communication capable of transmitting a character message by performing optical communication and converting the character message into a voice and outputting the voice message. It is intended to provide a device.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The first means provided by the present invention to achieve the above object has the following requirements. That is, (a) having a device main body. (B) The apparatus main body indicates common cryptographic information for specifying a text message and indicates whether the text message is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis or a real voice text message having intonation. There must be input means for inputting cryptographic information. (C) The apparatus main body includes a transmitting unit that converts the encryption information input from the input unit into an optical signal and transmits the optical signal. (D) The apparatus main body has a receiving means for converting the coded information, which is an incoming optical signal, into an electric signal and receiving it. (E) The transmitting means and the receiving means are provided side by side on the same side of the apparatus main body, and have a bidirectional optical communication function. (F) The apparatus main body has storage means for storing a plurality of types of encryption information and a character message set corresponding to each of the encryption information. (G) The storage means has a first character message storage means and a second character message storage means. (H) The first text message storage means stores text messages having no intonation for speech synthesis in association with respective pieces of encryption information. (I) The second text message storage means stores real voice text messages having inflections in association with respective pieces of encryption information. (V) When the cipher information is received, when the cipher information is a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis, the apparatus main body reads the corresponding text message from the first text message storage means. In the case where the encrypted information is a real voice message having intonation, reading means for reading the corresponding text message from the second text message storage means is provided. (G) The apparatus main body converts the text message having no intonation for voice synthesis read from the first text message storage means into a speech and outputs the speech, and reads the text message from the second text message storage means. It shall have voice output means for converting the voice message of the real voice with the intonation into voice and outputting it. (V) The apparatus main body has display means for displaying a character message corresponding to the encryption information received by the receiving means.

Further, a second means provided by the present invention to achieve the above object has the following requirements. That is, (a) having a device main body. (B) The apparatus main body indicates common cryptographic information for specifying a text message and indicates whether the text message is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis or a real voice text message having intonation. There must be input means for inputting cryptographic information. (C) The apparatus main body includes a transmitting unit that converts the encryption information input from the input unit into an optical signal and transmits the optical signal. (D) The apparatus main body has a receiving means for converting the coded information, which is an incoming optical signal, into an electric signal and receiving it. (E) The transmitting means and the receiving means are provided side by side on the same side of the apparatus main body, and have a bidirectional optical communication function. (F) The apparatus main body has storage means for storing a plurality of types of encryption information and a character message set corresponding to each of the encryption information. (G) The storage means has a first character message storage means and a second character message storage means. (H) The first text message storage means stores text messages having no intonation for speech synthesis in association with respective pieces of encryption information. (I) The second text message storage means stores real voice text messages having inflections in association with respective pieces of encryption information. (V) When the cipher information is received, when the cipher information is a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis, the apparatus main body reads the corresponding text message from the first text message storage means. In the case where the encrypted information is a real voice message having intonation, reading means for reading the corresponding text message from the second text message storage means is provided. (G) The apparatus main body converts the text message having no intonation for voice synthesis read from the first text message storage means into a speech and outputs the speech, and reads the text message from the second text message storage means. It shall have voice output means for converting the voice message of the real voice with the intonation into voice and outputting it. (V) The apparatus main body has display means for displaying a character message corresponding to the encryption information received by the receiving means. (V) A card-like index table that describes a plurality of types of character messages arranged in the order of the Japanese syllabary and encryption information set corresponding to each character message is attached to the main body of the device. .

Further, a third means provided by the present invention for achieving the above object has the following requirements. That is, (a) having a device main body. (B) The apparatus main body indicates common cryptographic information for specifying a text message and indicates whether the text message is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis or a real voice text message having intonation. There must be input means for inputting cryptographic information. (C) The apparatus main body includes a transmitting unit that converts the encryption information input from the input unit into an optical signal and transmits the optical signal. (D) The apparatus main body has a receiving means for converting the coded information, which is an incoming optical signal, into an electric signal and receiving it. (E) The transmitting means and the receiving means are provided side by side on the same side of the apparatus main body, and have a bidirectional optical communication function. (F) The apparatus main body has storage means for storing a plurality of types of encryption information and a character message set corresponding to each of the encryption information. (G) The storage means has a first character message storage means and a second character message storage means. (H) The first text message storage means stores text messages having no intonation for speech synthesis in association with respective pieces of encryption information. (I) The second text message storage means stores real voice text messages having inflections in association with respective pieces of encryption information. (V) When the cipher information is received, when the cipher information is a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis, the apparatus main body reads the corresponding text message from the first text message storage means. In the case where the encrypted information is a real voice message having intonation, reading means for reading the corresponding text message from the second text message storage means is provided. (G) The apparatus main body converts the text message having no intonation for voice synthesis read from the first text message storage means into a speech and outputs the speech, and reads the text message from the second text message storage means. It shall have voice output means for converting the voice message of the real voice with the intonation into voice and outputting it. (V) The apparatus main body has display means for displaying a character message corresponding to the encryption information received by the receiving means. (B) The apparatus main body has a program memory for storing a program related to a game. (F) The apparatus main body has program reading means for reading a program related to a game from the program memory. (G) The apparatus main body has control processing means for executing control processing according to the read program.

In order to achieve the above object, a fourth means provided by the present invention has the following requirements. That is, (a) having a device main body. (B) The apparatus main body indicates common cryptographic information for specifying a text message and indicates whether the text message is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis or a real voice text message having intonation. There must be input means for inputting cryptographic information. (C) The apparatus main body includes a transmitting unit that converts the encryption information input from the input unit into an optical signal and transmits the optical signal. (D) The apparatus main body has a receiving means for converting the coded information, which is an incoming optical signal, into an electric signal and receiving it. (E) The transmitting means and the receiving means are provided side by side on the same side of the apparatus main body, and have a bidirectional optical communication function. (F) The apparatus main body has storage means for storing a plurality of types of encryption information and a character message set corresponding to each of the encryption information. (G) The storage means has a first character message storage means and a second character message storage means. (H) The first text message storage means stores text messages having no intonation for speech synthesis in association with respective pieces of encryption information. (I) The second text message storage means stores real voice text messages having inflections in association with respective pieces of encryption information. (V) When the cipher information is received, when the cipher information is a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis, the apparatus main body reads the corresponding text message from the first text message storage means. In the case where the encrypted information is a real voice message having intonation, reading means for reading the corresponding text message from the second text message storage means is provided. (G) The apparatus main body converts the text message having no intonation for voice synthesis read from the first text message storage means into a speech and outputs the speech, and reads the text message from the second text message storage means. It shall have voice output means for converting the voice message of the real voice with the intonation into voice and outputting it. (V) The apparatus main body has display means for displaying a character message corresponding to the encryption information received by the receiving means. (V) A card-like index table that describes a plurality of types of character messages arranged in the order of the Japanese syllabary and encryption information set corresponding to each character message is attached to the main body of the device. . (F) The device body has a program memory for storing a program related to a game. (G) The apparatus main body has program reading means for reading a program related to a game from the program memory. (T) The apparatus body has a control processing means for executing control processing according to the read program.

[0009] Further, in order to achieve the above object, a fifth means provided by the present invention has the following requirements. That is, (a) having a device main body. (B) The apparatus body has input means for inputting a text message. (C) The apparatus main body includes a transmitting unit that converts a character message input from the input unit into an optical signal and transmits the optical signal. (D) The apparatus body has a receiving means for converting a character message composed of an incoming optical signal into an electric signal and receiving it. (E) The transmitting means and the receiving means are provided side by side on the same side of the apparatus main body, and have a bidirectional optical communication function. (F) The apparatus main body has voice output means for converting the text message into a voice when the text message is received and outputting the voice message. (G) The apparatus body has display means for displaying the text message received by the receiving means. (H) The device main body has a program memory for storing a program related to a game. (I) The apparatus main body has program reading means for reading a program related to a game from the program memory. (V) The apparatus main body has control processing means for executing control processing according to the read program.

In order to achieve the above object, a sixth means provided by the present invention has the following requirements. That is, the text message according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the audio output means has an earphone connection terminal and an earphone detachably connected to the earphone connection terminal. Communication device.

[0011]

[Action]

 The first means provided by the present invention has input means, common cipher information for specifying a text message, and the text message is a text message without inflection for speech synthesis or has inflection. When encryption information indicating whether the message is a real voice text message is input, the encryption information input from the input means is converted into an optical signal and transmitted. Also, it converts the arriving cryptographic information comprising an optical signal into an electric signal and receives it. The apparatus further comprises a first text message storage means and a second text message storage means, wherein the first text message storage means associates a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis with the corresponding cryptographic information. The second text message storage means stores a real voice text message having intonation corresponding to each piece of encryption information. When the receiving means receives the cipher information, if the cipher information is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis, the corresponding text message is read from the first text message storage means and the cipher information has the intonation. If it is a real voice message, the corresponding text message is read from the second text message storage means. Then, the apparatus main body converts the text message having no inflection for speech synthesis read from the first text message storage means into a voice and outputs the speech, and also reads the intonation read from the second text message storage means. It is possible to convert the text message of a real voice into a voice and output the voice. For example, a text message for prompting an action is output as a voice without inflection for speech synthesis, and a text message for gently speaking to a person is output as a real voice with an inflection, thereby promoting the action. It can have a synergistic effect with the action of talking gently. In addition, a text message corresponding to the encryption information is output as a voice and the text message is displayed on the display means, so that the text message can be recognized audibly and visually.

[0012] A second means provided by the present invention is that the input means includes common encryption information for specifying a text message, and the text message is a text message without inflection for speech synthesis, or When the user inputs cryptographic information indicating whether or not the message is a real voice text message with inflection, the cryptographic information input from the input means is converted into an optical signal and transmitted. Also, it converts the arriving cryptographic information comprising an optical signal into an electric signal and receives it. The apparatus further comprises a first text message storage means and a second text message storage means, wherein the first text message storage means associates a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis with the corresponding cryptographic information. The second text message storage means stores a real voice text message having intonation corresponding to each piece of encryption information. When the receiving means receives the cipher information, if the cipher information is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis, the corresponding text message is read from the first text message storage means and the cipher information has the intonation. If it is a real voice message, the corresponding text message is read from the second text message storage means. Then, the apparatus main body converts the text message having no inflection for speech synthesis read from the first text message storage means into a voice and outputs the speech, and also reads the intonation read from the second text message storage means. It is possible to convert the text message of a real voice into a voice and output the voice. For example, a text message for prompting an action is output as a voice without inflection for speech synthesis, and a text message for gently speaking to a person is output as a real voice with an inflection, thereby promoting the action. It can have a synergistic effect with the action of talking gently. In addition, a text message corresponding to the encryption information is output as a voice and the text message is displayed on the display means, so that the text message can be recognized audibly and visually. In addition, since a card-like index table that describes a plurality of types of character messages arranged in alphabetical order and encryption information set corresponding to each character message is attached to the main body of the device, The desired text message can be easily and easily searched and transmitted.

[0013] A third means provided by the present invention is that the input means includes common encryption information for specifying a text message, and the text message is a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis, or When the user inputs cryptographic information indicating whether or not the message is a real voice text message with inflection, the cryptographic information input from the input means is converted into an optical signal and transmitted. Also, it converts the arriving cryptographic information comprising an optical signal into an electric signal and receives it. The apparatus further comprises a first text message storage means and a second text message storage means, wherein the first text message storage means associates a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis with the corresponding cryptographic information. The second text message storage means stores a real voice text message having intonation corresponding to each piece of encryption information. When the receiving means receives the cipher information, if the cipher information is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis, the corresponding text message is read from the first text message storage means and the cipher information has the intonation. If it is a real voice message, the corresponding text message is read from the second text message storage means. Then, the apparatus main body converts the text message having no inflection for speech synthesis read from the first text message storage means into a voice and outputs the speech, and also reads the intonation read from the second text message storage means. It is possible to convert the text message of a real voice into a voice and output the voice. For example, a text message for prompting an action is output as a voice without inflection for speech synthesis, and a text message for gently speaking to a person is output as a real voice with an inflection, thereby promoting the action. It can have a synergistic effect with the action of talking gently. In addition, a text message corresponding to the encryption information is output as a voice and the text message is displayed on the display means, so that the text message can be recognized audibly and visually. Since the program includes a program memory storing a program related to the game, program reading means for reading the program related to the game from the program memory, and control processing means for performing control processing in accordance with the read program, the character message is transmitted. The game can be easily enjoyed as well as transmitted.

[0014] A fourth means provided by the present invention includes an input means, common cipher information for specifying a text message, and a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis, or When the user inputs cryptographic information indicating whether or not the message is a real voice text message with inflection, the cryptographic information input from the input means is converted into an optical signal and transmitted. Also, it converts the arriving cryptographic information comprising an optical signal into an electric signal and receives it. The apparatus further comprises a first text message storage means and a second text message storage means, wherein the first text message storage means associates a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis with the corresponding cryptographic information. The second text message storage means stores a real voice text message having intonation corresponding to each piece of encryption information. When the receiving means receives the cipher information, if the cipher information is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis, the corresponding text message is read from the first text message storage means and the cipher information has the intonation. If it is a real voice message, the corresponding text message is read from the second text message storage means. Then, the apparatus main body converts the text message having no inflection for speech synthesis read from the first text message storage means into a voice and outputs the speech, and also reads the intonation read from the second text message storage means. It is possible to convert the text message of a real voice into a voice and output the voice. For example, a text message for prompting an action is output as a voice without inflection for speech synthesis, and a text message for gently speaking to a person is output as a real voice with an inflection, thereby promoting the action. It can have a synergistic effect with the action of talking gently. In addition, a text message corresponding to the encryption information is output as a voice and the text message is displayed on the display means, so that the text message can be recognized audibly and visually. In addition, since a card-like index table that describes a plurality of types of character messages arranged in alphabetical order and encryption information set corresponding to each character message is attached to the main body of the device, The desired text message can be easily and easily searched and transmitted. Since the program includes a program memory storing a program related to the game, program reading means for reading the program related to the game from the program memory, and control processing means for performing control processing in accordance with the read program, the character message is transmitted. The game can be easily enjoyed as well as transmitted.

A fifth means provided by the present invention has input means for inputting a text message, converts the text message input from the input means into an optical signal, transmits the optical signal, and transmits the optical message with the incoming optical signal. Is converted into an electric signal and received. Since the transmitting means and the receiving means are provided side by side on the same side of the apparatus main body, it has a bidirectional optical communication function. When a text message is received, the text message is converted to voice and output, and the received text message is displayed. It has a program memory that stores a program related to the game and a program reading unit that reads the program related to the game from the program memory, and executes various control processes according to the read program. Instead, they can easily enjoy the game.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the character message communication device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the voice output means is attached to and detached from the earphone connection terminal. Since it is configured to include earphones that can be freely connected, it is possible to transmit intentions in a movie theater or a concert hall without disturbing the surroundings.

[0017]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a circuit diagram of the text message communication device according to the present invention. The text message communication device according to the present invention incorporates a circuit unit as shown in FIG. 1 in a case having portability, and has various functions such as a calculation processing function, an optical communication function, and a game function. It has a microcomputer (CPU) 1 for controlling such calculation processing, optical communication and game progress. The CPU 1 includes a program memory that stores various control processing programs such as a calculation process, an optical communication process, and a game progress process, a program reading unit that reads a desired program from the program memory, and performs a control process according to the read program. It has a control processing means to execute, a temporary storage memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the above control processing, and the like.

The terminals P1 and P2 of the CPU 1 are power input terminals, and the switch 3 and the resistor R1 are connected to the terminals P1 and P2. A plurality of key switches 5 are connected to the terminals P3, P4,..., P14. The plurality of key switches 5 include a plurality of numeric keys, a plurality of function keys, a plurality of four arithmetic keys, and the like. The function keys include a “mode” key, a “communication” key, and a “game” key for selectively setting a calculation mode, a communication mode, and a game mode, and start a transmission operation in the communication mode. "OK" key and the like. The plurality of key switches 5 form a matrix circuit, and the CPU 1 determines the operated key switch among the plurality of key switches 5. Further, the CPU 1 has calculation processing means for performing calculation processing based on data input from the key switch 5 when the calculation mode is set. Then, when the communication mode is set, the CPU 1 has a conversion means for converting data input from the key switch 5 into a character message such as a character, a number, and a cipher. Further, the CPU 1 has a game proceeding means for proceeding the game based on the data inputted from the key switch 5 when the game mode is set.

The terminals P15, P16,..., P19 of the CPU 1 are connected to capacitors C1, C2, a diode D1, and a light receiving circuit 7. The light receiving circuit 7 has a light receiving diode, and is a receiving means for receiving an optical signal of the character message such as the character, numeral, code or the like. A logic circuit 9 is connected to the terminals P20 and P21 of the CPU 1, and a light emitting circuit 11 is connected to the logic circuit 9 via a resistor R2, a transistor Q1, and a resistor R3. The light emitting circuit 11 has a light emitting diode, and is a transmitting means for converting a character message into an optical signal such as infrared light and transmitting the signal. The light emitting circuit 11 and the light receiving circuit 7 are provided on the same side of the apparatus main body, and can perform bidirectional optical communication with another text message communication apparatus. The oscillators 13 and 15 and the capacitors C3, C4, C5 and C6 are connected to the terminals P22, P23,.

The terminals P 26, P 27, and P 28 of the CPU 1 are connected to voice output means for voice-synthesizing the received text message and outputting it. That is, the speech synthesis circuit 17 is connected to the terminals P26, P27 and P28, the resistors R4 and R5, the capacitor C7 and the transistor Q2 are connected to the speech synthesis circuit 17, and the jack 19 is connected to the transistor Q2. ing. An earphone (not shown) is connected to the jack 19, so that the voice-synthesized text message can be heard.

A drive circuit 21 is connected to terminals P29, P30,..., P41 of the CPU 1, and a display 23 is connected to the drive circuit 21. The display 23 is display-controlled by the drive circuit 21, and displays an expression relating to a calculation process, a transmitted character message, a character message such as a numeral, an encryption message, and the like, a received character message, and the like. , R12, a capacitor C8 and a power supply circuit 25 are connected to the drive circuit 21, and capacitors C9 and C10 and a battery VE are connected to the power supply circuit 25. The battery voltage Vc of the battery VE and the output voltage Vcc of the power supply circuit 25 are supplied to each circuit section.

Next, the operation in the normal communication mode will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the light emitting diode incorporated in one text message communication device and the light receiving diode incorporated in the other text message communication device are arranged to face each other. When the normal communication mode is set by operating the “mode” key and the “communication” key, one of the text message communication devices on the transmitting side performs an initial initial reset in step S1 as shown in FIG. . When the key switch 5 is operated in step S3, the operated key switch 5 is determined, the data input by operating the key switch 5 is converted into a text message, and the text message is displayed on the display 23. (Step S5). The text message data is temporarily stored in the memory. In step S7, it is determined whether the OK key has been operated. If the OK key has not been operated, the process returns to step S3 and repeats the above-described operation. That is, the operated key switch 5 is determined, and the data input by the operation of the key switch 5 is converted into a text message, and a text message of “Good morning” is displayed on the display unit 23 (step S1). S5). If the OK key has been operated in step S7, the flow advances to step S9 to start the text message transmission operation. As a result, the light emitting diode of the light emitting circuit 11 operates to convert the character message into an optical signal by infrared rays and transmit the signal.

Next, a reception processing operation in the other text message communication device will be described with reference to FIG. In step S11, an initial initial reset is performed. In step S13, the light receiving diode of the light receiving circuit 7 receives the optical signal of the character message, and displays the character message on the display 23 (step S15). In step S17, the voice synthesizing circuit 17 voice-synthesizes the character message and outputs it. An earphone is connected to the jack 19, and the voice-synthesized character message can be heard word by word via the earphone (step S19). Next, in step S21, it is determined whether or not the reception has been completed. If the reception has not been completed, the process returns to step S13 to repeat the above-described operation to receive the optical signal of the text message. As a result, the user can hear a text message composed of the voices of “O”, “Ha”, “Yo”, and “U”. If it is determined in step S21 that the reception has ended, the operation of receiving the text message is ended.

In the above-described example, a case where a message in characters transmitted from one text message communication device is received by the other text message communication device, and the received text message is synthesized and output as speech. As described above, the operation in the opposite case, that is, when a message in characters transmitted from the other text message communication device is received by one text message communication device, and the received text message is synthesized and output as speech. Same as described above. As described above, when a text message is transmitted from one text message communication device by two-way optical communication, it can be received by the other text message communication device and the synthesized voice message can be heard with the earphone. In addition, it can be effective in transmitting intentions between lovers and couples in movie theaters and concert halls.

Next, another embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4 to FIG. This embodiment is characterized in that optical communication is performed using encryption information set corresponding to a plurality of types of text messages. The basic configuration of the other embodiment shown in FIG. 4 is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, and the same components as those in FIG. The CPU 1 reads from the character message storage means a character message storage means for storing a plurality of types of encryption information and a fixed character message set corresponding to each of the encryption information, and a character message corresponding to the received encryption information. It has message reading means. There are two types of text message storage means, a first text message storage means for storing text messages for speech synthesis, and a second text message storage means for recording text messages of appropriate characters. It has storage means. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, a first text message storage means for storing a plurality of types of cryptographic information and text messages for speech synthesis set corresponding to each of the cryptographic information, As described above, there are a plurality of types of encryption information and a second character message storage means for storing character messages recorded by voices of appropriate characters corresponding to the respective pieces of encryption information. The above cipher information is composed of three digits, and the upper two digits indicate a common cipher. If the last digit is “0”, it indicates that it is cryptographic information for speech synthesis. Indicates that it is encrypted information of the recorded text message. In the first text message storage means, in addition to the text message set as described above, any private text message and a corresponding encryption can be stored. Also, the second text message storage means may be configured to record a text message by its own voice. A plurality of card-like index tables 2a,..., 2n as shown in FIG. That is, a plurality of mounting holes 4 are formed so as to be bendable from the center line, and a mounting tool on the apparatus body side is inserted into the holes 4. The card-like index tables 2a,..., 2n describe a plurality of types of character messages arranged in the order of the Japanese syllabary and the upper two-digit code set corresponding to each character message. The second half of the index table 2n is provided with a private character message and a blank for entering a corresponding code.

A plurality of key switches 5 are connected to terminals P 3, P 4,..., P 14 of the CPU 1. The key switches 5 include a plurality of numeric keys, a plurality of function keys, a plurality of four arithmetic keys, and the like. The function keys include a “mode” key, a “communication” key, and a “game” key that can selectively set a calculation mode, a communication mode, and a game mode, and are used to start a transmission operation in the communication mode. It has an "OK" key and the like. By operating the "mode" key and the "communication" key in combination, a normal communication mode and an encrypted communication mode using encryption information can be set.

First voice output means for voice-synthesizing and outputting a text message is connected to terminals P 26, P 27, and P 28 of the CPU 1. That is, the speech synthesis circuit 17 is connected to the terminals P26, P27, and P28, and the jack 19 is connected to the speech synthesis circuit 17. An earphone (not shown) is connected to the jack 19 so that the voice-synthesized text message can be heard. When the last digit of the received cipher information is "0", the voice synthesizing circuit 17 synthesizes the text message read from the first text message storage means based on the upper two-digit code. It is. Further, an audio reproducing device 31 as second audio output means for reproducing and outputting a character message by the sound of the appropriate character is connected to the terminals P42 and P43 of the CPU1. The audio reproducing device 31 is connected to the jack 19, and can listen to the reproduced text message of the character via an earphone (not shown). When the last digit of the received cipher information is "1", the audio reproducing device 31 reproduces and outputs the text message read from the second text message storage means based on the upper two digits of the code. It is.

Next, the operation in the encryption communication mode using the encryption information will be described. First, the user operates the "mode" key and the "communication" key to set the encryption communication mode. As shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of types of character messages arranged in the order of the Japanese syllabary and a card-like index table that describes the encryption set corresponding to each character message are attached to the device body. The cipher corresponding to the desired character message can be selected with reference to the index table. When transmitting from one of the text message communication devices, the user operates the numeric keys of the key switch 5 to input, for example, the upper two-digit encryption “32” and the last digit encryption information “0” for speech synthesis. I do. Since the encrypted information "320" is displayed on the display 23, if the "OK" key is operated after confirming this, the transmission operation is started. As a result, the light emitting diode of the light emitting circuit 11 operates to convert the cipher information “320” into an infrared light signal and transmit it.

On the other hand, when receiving the cipher information “320”, the receiving-side text message communication device reads a standard text message for speech synthesis corresponding to the cipher information “320” from the text message storage means. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the character message "let's return" corresponding to the encryption information "320" is read. The read text message "Let's go home" is displayed on the display 23, and the voice synthesizing circuit 17 continuously synthesizes and outputs the text message "Let's go home". An earphone is connected to the jack 19 so that the voice-synthesized character message "let's go home" can be continuously heard through the earphone.

By inserting a “space” key between encryption information, two or more types of encryption information can be used in combination. For example, when the encryption information "310" and "321" are transmitted, the receiving side reads the text message for speech synthesis "Isoide!" Corresponding to the encryption information "310" from the text message storage means. Then, a character message of “let's go home” corresponding to the encryption information “321” is reproduced and output by a sound of an appropriate character. Therefore, after the text message "Issue!" Is synthesized and output, the text message "Let's go home" is reproduced and output by the voice of the appropriate character. In this way, the text message for prompting “Issue!” Is output with a mechanical synthetic sound, and the text message “Let's go home” talking to people is reproduced and output with the sound of a gentle character. It can exert a synergistic effect between the action that encourages etc. and the action that speaks gently to the human. By transmitting the cryptographic information as described above, the corresponding fixed-form text message is continuously output as voice, so that the operation is easy on the transmitting side and the receiving side can listen to the smoothly uttered message.

Further, when a text message is transmitted from one text message communication device by two-way optical communication, the text message received by the other text message communication device and converted into a voice can be heard through the earphone. In addition, it can be effective in communicating intentions between lovers and couples in movie theaters and concert halls.

The setting of the character message corresponding to the encryption shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 is an example, and an appropriate character message can be set corresponding to the encryption using arbitrary symbols and numbers. .

[0033]

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the first means provided by the present invention has an input means, and common encryption information for specifying a character message, and the character message can be used for inflection for speech synthesis. When the user inputs cryptographic information indicating whether the text message has no text message or a text message of a real voice with intonation, the cryptographic information input from the input means is converted into an optical signal and transmitted. In addition, it is possible to convert the encrypted information composed of the incoming optical signal into an electric signal and receive it. The apparatus further comprises a first text message storage means and a second text message storage means, wherein the first text message storage means associates a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis with the corresponding cryptographic information. The second text message storage means stores a real voice text message having intonation corresponding to each piece of encryption information. When the receiving means receives the cipher information, if the cipher information is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis, the corresponding text message is read from the first text message storage means and the cipher information has the intonation. If it is a real voice message, the corresponding text message is read from the second text message storage means. Then, the apparatus main body converts the text message having no inflection for speech synthesis read from the first text message storage means into a voice and outputs the speech, and also reads the intonation read from the second text message storage means. It is possible to convert the text message of a real voice into a voice and output the voice. By synchronizing the effect of stimulating the action with the action of gently speaking to the person, the message for prompting the action is output as a mechanical synthetic sound, and the message for speaking to the person is output as a sound with gentle inflection. This has the effect of being able to exert In addition, since the text message corresponding to the encryption information is output by voice and this text message is displayed on the display means, the text message can be recognized audibly and visually.

[0034] The second means provided by the present invention includes input means, common cipher information for specifying a text message, and text messages in which the text message does not have the intonation for speech synthesis. When encryption information indicating whether the message is a text message of a certain voice or an inflection is input, the encryption information input from the input means is converted into an optical signal and transmitted. In addition, it is possible to convert the coded information, which is an incoming optical signal, into an electric signal and receive it. The apparatus further comprises a first text message storage means and a second text message storage means, wherein the first text message storage means associates a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis with the corresponding cryptographic information. The second text message storage means stores a real voice text message having intonation corresponding to each piece of encryption information. When the receiving means receives the cipher information, if the cipher information is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis, the corresponding text message is read from the first text message storage means and the cipher information has the intonation. If it is a real voice message, the corresponding text message is read from the second text message storage means. Then, the apparatus main body converts the text message having no inflection for speech synthesis read from the first text message storage means into a voice and outputs the speech, and also reads the intonation read from the second text message storage means. It is possible to convert the text message of a real voice into a voice and output the voice. By synchronizing the effect of stimulating the action with the action of gently speaking to the person, the message for prompting the action is output as a mechanical synthetic sound, and the message for speaking to the person is output as a sound with gentle inflection. This has the effect of being able to exert In addition, since the text message corresponding to the encryption information is output by voice and this text message is displayed on the display means, the text message can be recognized audibly and visually. A card-like index table that describes a plurality of types of text messages arranged in alphabetical order and encryption information set corresponding to each text message is attached to the main body of the device. This has the effect that text messages can be easily and easily searched and transmitted.

The third means provided by the present invention includes input means, common cipher information for specifying a text message, and text messages in which the text message has no intonation for speech synthesis. When encryption information indicating whether the message is a text message of a certain voice or an inflection is input, the encryption information input from the input means is converted into an optical signal and transmitted. In addition, it is possible to convert the coded information, which is an incoming optical signal, into an electric signal and receive it. The apparatus further comprises a first text message storage means and a second text message storage means, wherein the first text message storage means associates a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis with the corresponding cryptographic information. The second text message storage means stores a real voice text message having intonation corresponding to each piece of encryption information. When the receiving means receives the cipher information, if the cipher information is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis, the corresponding text message is read from the first text message storage means and the cipher information has the intonation. If it is a real voice message, the corresponding text message is read from the second text message storage means. Then, the apparatus main body converts the text message having no inflection for speech synthesis read from the first text message storage means into a voice and outputs the speech, and also reads the intonation read from the second text message storage means. It is possible to convert the text message of a real voice into a voice and output the voice. By synchronizing the effect of stimulating the action with the action of gently speaking to the person, the message for prompting the action is output as a mechanical synthetic sound, and the message for speaking to the person is output as a sound with gentle inflection. This has the effect of being able to exert In addition, since the text message corresponding to the encryption information is output by voice and this text message is displayed on the display means, the text message can be recognized audibly and visually. In addition, since it has a program memory that stores a program related to the game, a program reading unit that reads the program related to the game from the program memory, and a control processing unit that performs control processing in accordance with the read program, a character message is transmitted. In addition to playing the game, the game can be enjoyed easily.

The fourth means provided by the present invention includes an input means, common cipher information for specifying a text message, and a text message in which the text message has no intonation for speech synthesis. When encryption information indicating whether the message is a text message of a certain voice or an inflection is input, the encryption information input from the input means is converted into an optical signal and transmitted. In addition, it is possible to convert the coded information, which is an incoming optical signal, into an electric signal and receive it. The apparatus further comprises a first text message storage means and a second text message storage means, wherein the first text message storage means associates a text message having no inflection for speech synthesis with the corresponding cryptographic information. The second text message storage means stores a real voice text message having intonation corresponding to each piece of encryption information. When the receiving means receives the cipher information, if the cipher information is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis, the corresponding text message is read from the first text message storage means and the cipher information has the intonation. If it is a real voice message, the corresponding text message is read from the second text message storage means. Then, the apparatus main body converts the text message having no inflection for speech synthesis read from the first text message storage means into a voice and outputs the speech, and also reads the intonation read from the second text message storage means. It is possible to convert the text message of a real voice into a voice and output the voice. By synchronizing the effect of stimulating the action with the action of gently speaking to the person, the message for prompting the action is output as a mechanical synthetic sound, and the message for speaking to the person is output as a sound with gentle inflection. This has the effect of being able to exert In addition, since the text message corresponding to the encryption information is output by voice and this text message is displayed on the display means, the text message can be recognized audibly and visually. A card-like index table that describes a plurality of types of text messages arranged in alphabetical order and encryption information set corresponding to each text message is attached to the main body of the device. This has the effect that text messages can be easily and easily searched and transmitted. In addition, since it has a program memory that stores a program related to the game, a program reading unit that reads the program related to the game from the program memory, and a control processing unit that performs control processing in accordance with the read program, a character message is transmitted. In addition to playing the game, the game can be enjoyed easily.

The fifth means provided by the present invention has input means for inputting a text message, converts the text message input from the input means into an optical signal, transmits the optical signal, and transmits the optical signal. A text message composed of a signal is converted into an electric signal and received. Since the transmitting means and the receiving means are provided side by side on the same side of the apparatus main body, it has a bidirectional optical communication function. When a text message is received, the text message is converted to voice and output, and the received text message is displayed. It has a program memory storing a program related to the game, and a program reading means for reading the program related to the game from the program memory, and executes various control processes according to the read program. In addition to playing the game, the user can easily enjoy the game.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, since the audio output means includes an earphone connection terminal and an earphone detachably connected to the earphone connection terminal, a movie theater or a concert is provided. This has the effect that the will can be communicated without disturbing the surroundings in the hall.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a circuit diagram of a text message communication device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation of a transmission process of the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of a receiving process of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of another embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a plurality of types of encryption information and a text message for speech synthesis set corresponding to the encryption information.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a plurality of types of encryption information and a text message recorded corresponding to the encryption information.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a plurality of types of character messages arranged in the order of the Japanese syllabary, and a card-like index table in which encryption information set corresponding to each character message is described.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 CPU 2a Index table 2n Index table 5 Key switch 7 Receiving circuit 11 Transmitting circuit 17 Voice synthesizing circuit 19 Jack 21 Drive circuit 23 Display

Claims (6)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A text message communication device having the following requirements. (B) Having an apparatus body. (B) The apparatus main body has common cipher information for specifying a text message and a cipher indicating whether the text message is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis or a real voice text message having an inflection. Having input means for inputting information. (C) The apparatus main body includes a transmitting unit that converts the encryption information input from the input unit into an optical signal and transmits the optical signal. (D) The apparatus body has a receiving means for converting the coded information, which is an incoming optical signal, into an electric signal and receiving it. (E) The transmitting means and the receiving means are provided side by side on the same side of the apparatus main body, and have a bidirectional optical communication function. (F) The apparatus main body has storage means for storing a plurality of types of encryption information and character messages set corresponding to the respective pieces of encryption information. (G) The storage means has a first text message storage means and a second text message storage means. (H) The first text message storage means stores text messages having no intonation for speech synthesis in correspondence with respective pieces of encryption information. (I) The second text message storage means stores real voice text messages having inflections in correspondence with respective pieces of encryption information. (V) When the cipher information is received and the cipher information is a character message having no intonation for speech synthesis, the apparatus main body reads the corresponding character message from the first character message storage means. In the case where the encrypted information is a text message of a real voice having intonation, reading means for reading the corresponding text message from the second text message storage means is provided. (V) The apparatus main body converts the text message having no intonation for speech synthesis read from the first text message storage means into speech and outputs the speech, and also reads the text message from the second text message storage means. Voice output means for converting a real voice text message having an inflection into voice and outputting the voice. (Iii) The apparatus main body has display means for displaying a text message corresponding to the encryption information received by the receiving means. 2. A text message communication device having the following requirements. (B) Having an apparatus body. (B) The apparatus main body has common cipher information for specifying a text message and a cipher indicating whether the text message is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis or a real voice text message having an inflection. Having input means for inputting information. (C) The apparatus main body includes a transmitting unit that converts the encryption information input from the input unit into an optical signal and transmits the optical signal. (D) The apparatus body has a receiving means for converting the coded information, which is an incoming optical signal, into an electric signal and receiving it. (E) The transmitting means and the receiving means are provided side by side on the same side of the apparatus main body, and have a bidirectional optical communication function. (F) The apparatus main body has storage means for storing a plurality of types of encryption information and character messages set corresponding to the respective pieces of encryption information. (G) The storage means has a first text message storage means and a second text message storage means. (H) The first text message storage means stores text messages having no intonation for speech synthesis in correspondence with respective pieces of encryption information. (I) The second text message storage means stores real voice text messages having inflections in correspondence with respective pieces of encryption information. (V) When the cipher information is received and the cipher information is a character message having no intonation for speech synthesis, the apparatus main body reads the corresponding character message from the first character message storage means. In the case where the encrypted information is a text message of a real voice having intonation, reading means for reading the corresponding text message from the second text message storage means is provided. (V) The apparatus main body converts the text message having no intonation for speech synthesis read from the first text message storage means into speech and outputs the speech, and also reads the text message from the second text message storage means. Voice output means for converting a real voice text message having an inflection into voice and outputting the voice. (Iii) The apparatus main body has display means for displaying a text message corresponding to the encryption information received by the receiving means. (V) A card-like index table that describes a plurality of types of character messages arranged in the order of the Japanese syllabary and encryption information set corresponding to each character message is mounted on the apparatus main body. 3. A text message communication device having the following requirements. (B) Having an apparatus body. (B) The apparatus main body has common cipher information for specifying a text message and a cipher indicating whether the text message is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis or a real voice text message having an inflection. Having input means for inputting information. (C) The apparatus main body includes a transmitting unit that converts the encryption information input from the input unit into an optical signal and transmits the optical signal. (D) The apparatus body has a receiving means for converting the coded information, which is an incoming optical signal, into an electric signal and receiving it. (E) The transmitting means and the receiving means are provided side by side on the same side of the apparatus main body, and have a bidirectional optical communication function. (F) The apparatus main body has storage means for storing a plurality of types of encryption information and character messages set corresponding to the respective pieces of encryption information. (G) The storage means has a first text message storage means and a second text message storage means. (H) The first text message storage means stores text messages having no intonation for speech synthesis in correspondence with respective pieces of encryption information. (I) The second text message storage means stores real voice text messages having inflections in correspondence with respective pieces of encryption information. (V) When the cipher information is received and the cipher information is a character message having no intonation for speech synthesis, the apparatus main body reads the corresponding character message from the first character message storage means. In the case where the encrypted information is a real voice text message having inflection, a reading means for reading the corresponding text message from the second text message storage means is provided. (V) The apparatus main body converts the text message having no intonation for speech synthesis read from the first text message storage means into speech and outputs the speech, and also reads the text message from the second text message storage means. Voice output means for converting a real voice text message having an inflection into voice and outputting the voice. (Iii) The apparatus main body has display means for displaying a text message corresponding to the encryption information received by the receiving means. (V) The device body has a program memory for storing a program related to a game. (F) The apparatus main body has program reading means for reading a program related to a game from the program memory. (G) The apparatus main body has control processing means for executing control processing according to the read program. 4. A text message communication device having the following requirements. (B) Having an apparatus body. (B) The apparatus main body has common cipher information for specifying a text message and a cipher indicating whether the text message is a text message having no intonation for speech synthesis or a real voice text message having an inflection. Having input means for inputting information. (C) The apparatus main body includes a transmitting unit that converts the encryption information input from the input unit into an optical signal and transmits the optical signal. (D) The apparatus body has a receiving means for converting the coded information, which is an incoming optical signal, into an electric signal and receiving it. (E) The transmitting means and the receiving means are provided side by side on the same side of the apparatus main body, and have a bidirectional optical communication function. (F) The apparatus main body has storage means for storing a plurality of types of encryption information and character messages set corresponding to the respective pieces of encryption information. (G) The storage means has a first text message storage means and a second text message storage means. (H) The first text message storage means stores text messages having no intonation for speech synthesis in correspondence with respective pieces of encryption information. (I) The second text message storage means stores real voice text messages having inflections in correspondence with respective pieces of encryption information. (V) When the cipher information is received and the cipher information is a character message having no intonation for speech synthesis, the apparatus main body reads the corresponding character message from the first character message storage means. In the case where the encrypted information is a text message of a real voice having intonation, reading means for reading the corresponding text message from the second text message storage means is provided. (V) The apparatus main body converts the text message having no intonation for speech synthesis read from the first text message storage means into speech and outputs the speech, and also reads the text message from the second text message storage means. Voice output means for converting a real voice text message having an inflection into voice and outputting the voice. (Iii) The apparatus main body has display means for displaying a text message corresponding to the encryption information received by the receiving means. (V) A card-like index table that describes a plurality of types of character messages arranged in the order of the Japanese syllabary and encryption information set corresponding to each character message is mounted on the apparatus body. (F) The device body has a program memory for storing a program related to a game. (G) The apparatus main body has program reading means for reading a program related to a game from the program memory. (T) The apparatus main body has control processing means for executing control processing according to the read program. 5. A text message communication device having the following requirements. (B) Having an apparatus body. (B) The apparatus body has input means for inputting a text message. (C) The apparatus main body includes a transmitting unit that converts a character message input from the input unit into an optical signal and transmits the optical signal. (D) The apparatus main body has a receiving means for converting a character message composed of an incoming optical signal into an electric signal and receiving it. (E) The transmitting means and the receiving means are provided side by side on the same side of the apparatus main body, and have a bidirectional optical communication function. (F) The apparatus main body has voice output means for converting the text message into voice and outputting the voice message when the text message is received. (G) The apparatus main body has display means for displaying a text message received by the receiving means. (H) The device body has a program memory for storing a program related to a game. (I) The apparatus main body has program reading means for reading a program related to a game from the program memory. (V) The apparatus main body has control processing means for executing control processing according to the read program. 6. The audio output means has an earphone connection terminal and an earphone detachably connected to the earphone connection terminal.
The character message communication device according to any one of the above.