JP3066762U - Conversation toys - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide a highly interesting conversational toy having a sound output function as if it were intentional. SOLUTION: While considering the date and time measured by a time management block 23a and a date / day of the week management block 23a, the most appropriate conversation voice corresponding to the passage of time is selected from a voice storage block 28, and the selected conversation voice is selected. A conversation voice is output from the speaker 3. In addition, the gamer learns the game pattern by storing and analyzing how the player touches the toy in units of time, and when a certain learning is completed, the detection results by the volume detection sensor 9, the light amount detection sensor 5, and the like are not obtained. Also actively outputs a conversation voice according to the situation and the passage of time. This makes it possible to realize a highly interesting and realistic conversation toy having a sound output function as if it had a will.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a conversation toy that responds with a predetermined voice in response to a game action such as a player's call, and more particularly to a conversation toy having a voice output function as if it were willing.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventional toys with a voice output function include, for example, a voice chip in which several types of sounds and dialogues are recorded in a pedestal, and when placed on a separate reading device, stored in the voice chip. There are known figure puppets of movie characters that output the sound and dialogue. Other toys having this type of voice output function include a voice storage device that stores the voice of the player, and when the player blows a voice into this voice storage device, several types of melodies stored in advance are stored. A stuffed toy that sings and dances with the voice of the player who plays it is known. In addition, there are also known stuffed animals that have touch sensors on various parts of the body such as ears, head, stomach, and hands, and that speak various prestored dialogues based on outputs from these touch sensors.

[0003] Furthermore, toys having a learning function in addition to a voice output function are also known. For example, a toy equipped with several types of sensors including an infrared sensor in the body, responding to a player's voice and operation, Stuffed animals are known that allow the player to learn the mother tongue of the player as he plays the game. This stuffed toy has a communication function so that stuffed toys of the same type can teach words, songs, and play with each other. Television remote control devices (hereinafter abbreviated as remote controllers) with voice recognition and learning functions are also known, and can be used to turn on and off TV switches, switch channels, and perform other operations. In some cases, the user can set the corresponding words first, and then command the words to the remote control to operate the TV remotely without using the hands. The remote controller can remember the user's voice and change the response voice if it is operated a certain number of times.

[0004] Furthermore, dolls and stuffed animals having an alarm function are also known, and in such dolls and the like, besides an alarm function of outputting a sound when a predetermined time comes, a player can use the doll to play the doll. If you call your name and then say "what time?", "Good morning", etc., you will be able to tell you the current time by voice and respond to greetings.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, a figure doll having only an audio output function is not interesting because it outputs only predetermined sounds, dialogues, and the like. Even stuffed animals equipped with various sensors can output sound only when sound, light, pressing operation, etc. are detected by the sensors, and do not actively operate. That is, it does not have a sound output function as if it has a will, and lacks reality.

Since a toy such as a stuffed animal having a learning function does not have a timekeeping function for measuring the date and time, it is impossible to change the response voice output from the stuffed animal in accordance with the passage of time. That is, for example, when voice, light, etc. are detected to recognize that the player has returned home, according to the time, “Go home, did you work well?” And “Go home, it was late today. It is impossible to use two words, such as "wow.", And as with the stuffed animal above, it has not yet been possible to realize a voice output function as if it were willing.

A toy with an alarm function only responds when a player calls for the toy, and the alarm function simply informs the time by voice when a set time comes. Therefore, even in this case, it has not been possible to realize a voice output function as if it were willing.

[0008] The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and it has been made possible to output the most appropriate conversational voice corresponding to the passage of time, and to play a game corresponding to the passage of time. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a highly interesting conversational toy having a sound output function as if it were intended, by analyzing and memorizing how the person touches the toy.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The conversation toy of the present invention includes a sound detection means 9 for detecting sound, a contact detection means 14 for detecting a contact operation with the toy, a sound output means 3 for outputting a predetermined conversation sound, and an output from the sound output means 3. Voice storage means 28 for storing at least two or more spoken voices, a time counting means 23a for clocking the date and time, a voice detection means 9, a contact detection means 14, and a voice based on detection signals from the timing means 23a. A control means for selecting a conversation voice output from the output means from conversation voices stored in the voice storage means and outputting the selected voice from the voice output means;

The conversation toy of the present invention includes light detecting means 5 for detecting ambient light, and controls the control means 7 by detecting the sound from the sound detecting means 9, the contact detecting means 14, the time measuring means 23 a, and the light detecting means 5. Based on the signal, the conversation sound output from the sound output means 3 is selected from the conversation sounds stored in the sound storage means 28 and output from the sound output means 3.

In the conversation toy of the present invention, the control means 7 controls the toy of the player on a time basis based on detection signals from the voice detection means 9, the contact detection means 14, the timing means 23 a and the light detection means 5. It has a learning function of storing and learning how to contact the user, and when a certain learning is completed, the voice output means 3 is driven to output a conversation voice without input from the voice detection means 9 or the like. Is composed of

The conversation toy of the present invention includes an output unit 4 that outputs light when receiving a control signal from the control unit 7.

The conversation toy of the present invention provides the sound output means 3 and the light output means 4 based on any one of the timing signals 23 a, the sound detection means 9 and the detection signal from the light detection means 5, or a selective combination. It is provided with a wake-up function for driving and outputting sound and light.

The conversation toy of the present invention comprises a conversation toy 1 which responds with a predetermined conversation sound in response to a play operation by a player, a sound detection means 9 for detecting a sound, and a contact with the toy. A contact detection unit 14 for detecting an operation, a voice output unit 3 for outputting a predetermined conversation voice, a voice storage unit 28 for storing at least two or more conversation voices output from the voice output unit 3, Time detecting means 23a, light detecting means 5 for detecting ambient light, light output means 4 for outputting light, voice detecting means 9, contact detecting means 14, time measuring means 23a and light detecting means 5. Is selected from the conversation sounds stored in the sound storage means 28 based on the detection signal of the player, and is output from the sound output means 3 and the player is output in units of time. On toys The control means is configured to store and learn the manner of contact with each other, and, when a certain learning is completed, to drive the voice output means 3 and output a conversation voice without input from the voice detection means 9 or the like. The alarm output that outputs the sound and light by driving the sound output means 3 and the light output means 4 based on any one of the detection signals from the time keeping means 23a, the sound detection means 9, and the light detection means 5 or a selective combination. It has a function.

[0015]

[Action]

 According to the conversation toy 1 according to claim 1, when the sound is detected by the sound detecting means 9 or when the contact detecting means 14 detects the contact operation of the player with the toy 1, the control means 7 sets the time measuring means. The most appropriate conversation voice corresponding to the passage of time is selected from the voice storage means 28 while considering the date and time measured by the timer 23a, and the selected voice is output from the voice output means 3.

According to the conversation toy 1 according to the second aspect, the control means 7 is based on the detection results by the light detection means 5 in addition to the detection results by the voice detection means 9, the contact detection means 14, and the time measurement means 23 a. Then, the conversation voice output from the voice output means 3 is selected from within the voice storage means 28. As a result, it is possible to select a more appropriate conversation voice corresponding to the change in ambient light and the passage of time.

According to the conversation toy 1 according to claim 3, when the player repeats the game, the control means 7 stores the manner of contact of the player with the toy 1 in units of time counted by the timer 23a, Furthermore, since the game pattern is learned by analyzing the manner of contact, when a certain learning is completed, even if the detection result by the voice detecting means 9 or the like is not obtained, the situation and the time elapse are actively performed. It is possible to output a conversation voice that has been sent.

According to the conversation toy 1 according to the fourth aspect, by further including the light output means 4 for outputting light, a reaction by the light as well as the conversation voice is displayed for the game operation by the player. It becomes possible.

According to the conversation toy 1 according to the fifth aspect, the sound detection means 9 and the light detection means 5 capture the action of the player, and output sound and light at the set time to wake up the player at the set time. Since the time has been notified, it is possible to output speech and light according to the player's reaction.

[0020]

【Example】

 The conversation toy according to the present invention will be described with an example of a dress-up doll having a voice output function, an alarm clock function, and the like. FIG. 1 is a front view of a main part of the conversation toy according to the present invention. The dress-up doll 1 (conversation toy) is made of plastic, synthetic resin, synthetic rubber, or the like, and its head 2 has a speaker 3 (voice output means), and its eyes have an LED 4 (light output). Means) and a light amount detection sensor 5 (light detecting means).

The body 6 of the doll 1 includes a control means 7 (Programmable Controller Block) for controlling the whole of the doll 1 and an AA battery 8. The body 6 includes a volume detection sensor 9 (sound detecting means) for detecting surrounding sounds, and a push switch 10 for performing various operations such as power on / off operation and switching to a sound recording mode. Is buried. Left and right arms 12 and legs 13 are rotatably connected to the body 6 on a joint surface 11 provided on a shoulder portion and a lower abdomen of the body 6. A touch switch 14 (contact detecting means) for detecting a contact operation of the player with the toy is provided at the tip portions 12a and 13a of the legs 13. A temperature detection sensor 15 for detecting the temperature and a vibration switch 21 for detecting vibration caused by the movement of the doll 1 are embedded in the thighs of the legs 13. Each of the speaker 3, the LED 4, the light amount detection sensor 5, the volume detection sensor 9, the push switch 10, the touch switch 14, the temperature detection sensor 15, and the vibration switch 21 is connected to the control means 7 by a cable 16. ing.

The circuit configuration of the dress-up doll 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The control means 7 includes a power supply voltage detection sensor for detecting the voltage of the AA battery 8 in addition to the light amount detection sensor 5, the volume detection sensor 9, the temperature detection sensor 15, the touch switch 14, the push switch 10, and the vibration switch 21. Reference numeral 20 is connected, and the detection signal and the operation signal from each of these are input to the central control block 23 via the input interface 22 of the control means 7. The central control block 23 includes a management block that manages detection signals from the various sensors 5, 9, 15, and 20 and the switches 10, 14, and 21; a time management block 23a that measures time; , A date / day of the week management block 23a (clocking means) for counting the day of the week, and a voice input management block for managing voice input when the recording mode is set to be described later.

The control signal from the central control block 23 is configured to be output to an audio output management block 24 for driving the speaker 3, an LED output management block 25 for driving the LED 4, and a learning and storage block 26. The learning / storage block 26 stores the manner of contact of the player with the doll 1 on a time basis based on detection signals from the light amount detection sensor 5, the volume detection sensor 9, and the like, and further analyzes the manner of contact. To learn the game pattern. The output signal from the learning / storage block 26 is input to the audio output management block 24 and the LED output management block 25 via the automatic reaction block 27. When a certain learning by the learning / storage block 26 is completed, the automatic response block 27 actively and automatically outputs the sound according to the situation and the passage of time even when the detection result by the volume detection sensor 9 or the like cannot be obtained. A control signal is given to the speaker 3 and the LED 4 so as to perform an output operation and a light output operation. The central control block 23 is connected to a voice storage block 28 for storing two or more response voices stored in advance or a player's own voice in the recording mode.

The operation of the dress-up doll 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 3 shows an operation of recognizing that the player has returned home and outputting a response voice thereto. When detection signals from the volume detection sensor 9 and the light quantity detection sensor 5 are input to the central control block 23 of the control means 7 via the input interface 22 (S1), the time measured by the time management block is taken into account. To recognize the player's return. Then, based on the date / day information managed by the date / day management block 23a, it is determined whether or not it is a holiday (S2), and if it is a holiday (YES in S2), "Return" "Is a good change of mind?" Is read from the voice storage block 28 and output from the speaker 3 via the voice output management block 24 (S3).

If it is not a holiday (NO in S2), the process proceeds to S4 and determines whether or not the current time is earlier than the preset return time or the return time of the player learned from the player's action pattern. If the time is earlier than the time of returning home (YES in S4), a response voice such as “Go home, thank you for your work” is read from the voice storage block 28, and Output (S5). On the other hand, if the current time is later than the predetermined time in S4 (NO in S4), a sound such as "Please return, today was late" is output from the speaker 3 (S6). As described above, in the dress-up doll 1, the change of the surrounding sound volume and the light amount and the lapse of time are considered while taking into account the date and time measured by the time management block and the date / day management block in the central control block 23. Since the most appropriate conversational voice corresponding to the selected voice is selected from the voice storage block 28 and output from the speaker 3, it is possible to realize a highly interesting conversational toy having a voice output function as if it were intentional.

The dress-up doll 1 can also be switched to a recording mode in which voices and the like can be recorded by operating the push switch 10 and the like. Can be individualized.

[0027] Further, since the learning and storage block 26 and the automatic reaction block 27 are provided, the manner in which the player contacts the doll 1 is stored in units of time, and the manner in which the player contacts the doll 1 is analyzed. Can learn. For this reason, when a certain learning is completed, the player operates the push switch 10, touches the touch switch 14 of the arm 12, the leg 13 or the leg so that the temperature detection sensor 15 can detect it. Even if the player does not perform a direct play operation or input operation such as holding the doll 13 or shaking the doll 1 so that the vibration switch 21 can sense it, the situation, It is possible to output a conversation voice according to the passage of time.

Next, the alarm function of the dress-up doll 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The time management block 23a of the central control block 23 measures the time (S10), and when the time reaches the wake-up time set by the user in advance (YES in S11), "Time is up!" The voice is read from the voice storage block 28 and output from the speaker 3 (S12). Here, when the player does not wake up such as opening a window and the value detected by the light amount detection sensor 5 does not change, or when the value detected by the volume detection sensor 9 does not change ( (NO in S13), the player determines that the user has not yet woken up, and after a certain period of time, outputs a sound such as "No waking up!" From the speaker 3 (S14). As described above, based on the change in the detection values from the light detection sensor 5 and the volume detection sensor 9, whether or not the player has performed the wake-up operation is detected, and a sound corresponding to the detection result is output. A more friendly response is possible as compared to an alarm clock or a stuffed toy that only informs the wake-up time.

In addition, by storing the birthday of the player and storing the congratulatory words of the birthday in the voice storage block 28, the congratulatory words can be sent to the player on the birthday. It is also possible to output. If information such as fortune information and lucky color according to the day is stored, it is possible to output daily fortune, lucky color, and the like by voice.

The doll 1 can exhibit various functions if a predetermined input operation is performed by combining the touch switch 14 attached to the tip of a limb, the push switch 10 provided on the trunk 6, and the like. It has become. This function includes a "calendar function" that outputs today's date in voice, a "time signal service function" that outputs the current time in voice, and a "timer service function" that measures the time set at the time of input and counts by voice. '', A `` message service function '' that keeps the recorded voice of the player as a message.In addition, in this message service function, a message that only a specific party needs to hear can be sent using a predetermined switch operation. "Lock function" that cannot be heard

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, a dress-up doll having a voice output function has been described, but a stuffed toy or a robot-type toy may be used. In the above-described embodiment, the case where the player responds to the game operation by voice and light is described. However, a drive device for driving the limbs is provided inside, and the operation corresponding to the passage of time allows the limbs to be operated. May be used to respond. Not only changes in ambient sound volume and light amount, but also contact operations, temperature changes, and vibrations may be captured, and the response voice may be changed with time based on the detection results. Time management block and date • The day of the week management block 23a may be provided independently and separately outside the central control block 23. Switching on / off of the power, switching of the mode, and the like may be performed by a slide switch instead of the push switch 10 1.

[0032]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, in the invention according to claims 1 and 2, the most appropriate conversation voice corresponding to the passage of time is selected from the voice storage unit 28 while considering the date and time measured by the clock unit 23a. Since the selected conversation voice is output from the voice output means 3, it is possible to realize a highly interesting and realistic conversation toy 1 having a voice output function as if it were intended. It is effective.

[0033] The invention according to claim 3 is to store and analyze the manner of contact of the player with the toy 1 in units of time measured by the timer means 23a, to learn a game pattern, and when a certain learning is completed, a sound is generated. Even if the detection result by the detecting means 9 or the like is not obtained, a conversation voice according to the situation and the passage of time can be actively output. As with 2, it has an excellent effect that it is possible to realize a conversational toy 1 having an interesting and realistic sound output function as if it were a will.

[0034] The invention according to claim 4 realizes a more interesting conversational toy 1 because it is possible to show not only a conversation voice but also a reaction to a game operation by a player by light. It has an excellent effect of being able to do so.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the wake-up function, a conversation voice or the like corresponding to a reaction of the player is output at a set time while considering the detection means from the voice detection means 9 and the light detection means 5. This makes it possible to provide a sound output function as if it were willing, and to provide an excellent effect of enabling a more friendly response.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a main part of a conversation toy showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of the conversation toy.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a response operation of a conversation toy to a player.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an alarm function of the conversation toy.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Dress-up doll (conversation toy) 3 Speaker (sound output means) 4 LED (light output means) 5 Light quantity detection sensor (light detection means) 7 Control means 9 Volume detection sensor (sound detection means) 14 Touch switch (contact detection means) 23a time management block, date / day of the week management block (clocking means) 28 voice storage block (voice storage means)

Claims (6)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A conversational toy 1 that responds with a predetermined conversational voice in response to a play operation by a player, a voice detection unit 9 for detecting a voice, and a contact detection unit 14 for detecting a contact operation on the toy. A voice output means 3 for outputting a predetermined conversation voice; a voice storage means 28 for storing at least two or more conversation voices output from the voice output means 3; a time counting means 23a for clocking the date and time; , Contact detecting means 14 and timing means 23a
Control means 7 for selecting a conversation voice output from the voice output means 3 from the conversation voice stored in the voice storage means 28 based on the detection signal from the voice output means 3 and outputting the selected voice from the voice output means 3. A conversational toy characterized by the following. 2. A light detecting means 5 for detecting ambient light, wherein the control means 7 is adapted to detect sound based on detection signals from the sound detecting means 9, the contact detecting means 14, the timer 23a, and the light detecting means 5. 2. The speech output unit according to claim 1, wherein the conversation output from the audio output unit is selected from the conversation audio stored in the audio storage unit and output from the audio output unit. Conversation toys. 3. The control means 7 stores the manner of contact of the player with the toy on a time basis based on the detection signals from the voice detection means 9, the contact detection means 14, the timing means 23a, and the light detection means 5. It is provided with a learning function for learning, and when a certain learning is completed, the voice output means 3 is driven to output a conversation voice even if there is no input from the voice detection means 9 or the like. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein
Conversation toy described. 4. Upon receiving a control signal from the control means 7,
The conversation toy according to any one of claims 1, 2, and 3, further comprising light output means 4 for outputting light. 5. The sound output means 3 and the light output means 4 are driven based on any one of the detection signals from the time measuring means 23a, the sound detection means 9, and the light detection means 5 or a selective combination thereof, and The conversation toy according to claim 4, further comprising an alarm function for outputting light. 6. A conversational toy 1 which responds with a predetermined conversational voice in response to a play operation by a player. A speech detection unit 9 for detecting a voice, a contact detection unit 14 for detecting a contact operation with the toy, A voice output means 3 for outputting a predetermined conversation voice; a voice storage means 28 for storing at least two or more conversation voices output from the voice output means 3; a clock means 23a for clocking the date and time; Light detecting means 5 for detecting, light output means 4 for outputting light, voice detecting means 9, contact detecting means 14, time measuring means 23a,
Based on the detection signal from the light detection means 5, the conversation sound output from the sound output means 3 is selected from the conversation sounds stored in the sound storage means 28 and output from the sound output means 3, A control unit that stores and learns how a player touches a toy in units and, when a certain learning is completed, drives the voice output unit 3 and outputs a conversation voice without input from the voice detection unit 9 or the like. The sound output means 3 and the light output means 4 are driven based on any of the detection signals from the time-measuring means 23a, the sound detection means 9, and the light detection means 5, or based on a selective combination, and sound, light A conversational toy characterized by having an alarm function for outputting a message.