JP3156332U - Audio playback system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an audio reproduction system capable of quickly listening to desired segmented sentence audio data by a simple and intuitive operation. [Solution] A plurality of segmented sentences divided into systematic sentences are classified into segmented sentences. A regenerator 50 that reproduces the sound every time, and an indicating tool 10 that instructs the regenerator 50 to reproduce the segmented text, and the indexing tool 10 includes a plurality of indexes that respectively index the plurality of segmented sentences. And a plurality of discriminators 26 provided in pairs with the respective indexes, and the regenerator 50 is respectively indexed by the plural indexes, the reading unit 51 for reading the discriminator 26, and the respective indexes. A storage unit 52 that stores a plurality of segmented sentence audio data 56 respectively associated with the identifiers 26 that are paired with the index, and an identifier 26 that is read by the reading unit 51. It said section determining the sentence voice data 56, the division sentence voice data 56 is determined, characterized in that it comprises a control unit 54 supplies the audio reproduction unit 53. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an audio reproduction system.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known an audio reproducing apparatus that outputs a sentence of a book by voice so that the contents of the book can be recognized by hearing. For example, this audio reproducing apparatus reads a literary work for the purpose of entertainment, and reads a learning book for the purpose of learning. Such a sound reproducing device is suitable as a means by which a person with low vision or a handicapped person can easily understand the contents of a book (for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-308992

By the way, the conventional audio reproducing apparatus usually divides the contents of a book into a plurality of chapters. However, when a user wants to listen to a specific chapter, the user selects a desired chapter with an operation button or the like. Must be selected.
However, the conventional technique has a problem that it is difficult for a person unaccustomed to the operation or a person with a disability to quickly specify a chapter to be listened to.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an audio reproduction system capable of quickly listening to desired segmented sentence audio data with a simple and intuitive operation. is there.

The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.
That is, the present invention provides a regenerator that reproduces a plurality of segmented sentences obtained by classifying systematic sentences by voice for each segmented sentence, and an indicator that instructs the player to reproduce the segmented sentences. The indicator includes a plurality of indexes that respectively index the plurality of segment sentences, and a plurality of identifiers provided in pairs with the indexes, and the regenerator includes the identifiers. A reading unit for reading; a storage unit for storing a plurality of segmented sentence sound data respectively indexed by the plurality of indexes and associated with the identifiers paired with the respective indexes; and the segmented sentence sound A voice reproducing unit for reproducing voice based on the data; and determining the segmented sentence audio data associated with the identifier read by the reading unit; The characterized in that it comprises a control unit for supplying to the audio reproduction unit.
According to this configuration, the pointing device includes a plurality of indexes each indicating a segmented sentence, and a plurality of identifiers provided in pairs with each index, and the regenerator associates with the read identifiers. Since the voice of the segmented sentence is reproduced, the user can intuitively determine the desired segmented sentence based on the index index, and the identification object paired with the index is read as a selection operation based on this determination. By reading by the unit, a desired segmented sentence is immediately reproduced by voice. Thereby, it is possible to quickly hear the voice of the desired segmented sentence with a simple and intuitive operation.

In addition, the pointing device includes a bibliographic display unit displaying at least the systematic text title.
According to this configuration, since the title display is provided, the contents of systematic sentences can be clearly recognized.

Further, the pointing tool has suggestion information that suggests the paired index and the identifier.
According to this configuration, since the suggestion information is included, the paired index and identifier can be clearly recognized.

In addition, the pointing device includes an index list unit in which the plurality of indexes are listed.
According to this configuration, since the index list unit including a plurality of indexes is provided, the overall configuration of the plurality of indexes can be easily grasped, and a desired segmented sentence can be confirmed and specified intuitively. it can.

In addition, the pointing device includes an identification object list unit in which the plurality of identification objects are listed.
According to this configuration, the user can easily grasp the arrangement configuration of the plurality of identification objects, and the identification object selection operation is further facilitated.

In addition, the storage unit of the regenerator stores segmented sentence audio data of a plurality of systematic sentences, and the pointing tool includes the plurality of indexes, the plurality of identifiers, and at least the system A bibliographic display section displaying a typical text title is divided for each systematic text.
According to this configuration, the player stores the divided sentence audio data of a plurality of systematic sentences, and the pointing device partitions the index, the identifier, and the bibliographic display unit for each systematic sentence. Therefore, it is possible to recognize a plurality of systematic sentences by hearing with simple and intuitive operations.

The regenerator is characterized in that the storage unit is replaceable.
According to this configuration, a plurality of systematic sentences can be enjoyed by exchanging the storage unit.

The identification body may include a dot code.
According to this configuration, since the identification body includes the dot code, the identification information can be increased, and the design effect can be enhanced by using the dot code inconspicuously.

The segmented sentence audio data is set such that the audio reproduction time is 10 to 20 minutes.
According to this configuration, since the segmented sentence audio data is set so that the voice reproduction time is 10 to 20 minutes, the user can listen to the voice of each segmented sentence in a concentrated manner.

  According to the present invention, a desired segmented sentence can be quickly heard with a simple and intuitive operation.

It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the audio | voice reproduction | regeneration system 1 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. In FIG. 1, the identifiers 26 a to 26 c among the identifiers 26 a to 26 j are selectively illustrated, and the segmented sentence audio data 56 a to 56 c among the segmented sentence audio data 56 a to 56 j are selectively illustrated. It is a top view which shows the example of a page structure of the index book 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged plan view of the content block 11 (11A) according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an enlarged view of dot code C concerning an embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an audio reproduction system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, the audio reproduction system 1 includes an index book (indicator) 10 configured in a booklet shape and a scanner type audio pen (reproducer) 50 configured in a pen shape.

  The index book 10 has a relatively thin and small booklet shape, and includes a plurality of literary works (systematic sentences).

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a page configuration example of the index book 10.
As shown in FIG. 2, two content blocks 11 (11 </ b> A and 11 </ b> B) in a block shape are printed on one page of the index book 10. Each content block 11 (11A, 11B) is assigned one literary work. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the literary work “I am a cat” is assigned to the content block 11A, and the literary work “Run Meros” is assigned to the content block 11B.

  Each content block 11 is arranged in the upper part and the central left side, and a bibliographic display unit 12 for displaying the bibliographic items of the literary works assigned to the content block 11 is arranged in the central right side and the lower part. And a voice reproduction instruction unit 20 having a reproduction instruction function for the type voice pen 50.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view of the content block 11 (11A).
As shown in FIG. 3, the bibliographic display unit 12 includes an illustration column 13, a title column 14, an author column 15, and a summary display column 16.

  The illustration column 13 is disposed in the upper left part of the content block 11 and promotes the design effect and the grasp of the title. In the example of FIG. 3, an abstract picture of a cat who is the main character of “I am a cat” assigned to the content block 11A is drawn as an illustration.

  The title column 14 is arranged from the upper center to the right side of the content block 11, and displays the title of the literary work assigned to the content block 11. In the example of FIG. 3, the title “I am a cat” assigned to the content block 11A is displayed.

  The author column 15 is arranged below the title column 14 in the content block 11 and displays the author name of the literary work assigned to the content block 11. In the example of FIG. 3, “Natsume Soseki”, which is the author name of “I am a cat” assigned to the content block 11A, is displayed.

  The outline display column 16 is arranged on the left side of the center of the content block 11, and outlines and outlines of literary works assigned to the content block 11 are described. In the example of FIG. 3, an outline of the title “I am a cat” assigned to the content block 11A is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the audio reproduction instruction unit 20 includes an index list unit 21, an identifier list unit 25, and suggestion information 28 (28 a to 28 j).

The index list unit 21 is arranged on the left side of the center of the content block 11, and a plurality of indexes 22 (22a to 22j) are displayed in a list in five rows and two columns.
The index 22 (22a to 22j) indicates the content of the divisional sentence of the literary work assigned to the content block 11 respectively.

Here, the divided text is a literary work assigned to the content block 11 divided into a plurality of pieces. Specifically, it is divided into a plurality of chapters (chapter division).
Each segmented sentence is classified based on an average time during which a human can listen to the speech relatively concentrated. More specifically, the amount of sentences is determined so that it falls within an average time (10 minutes to 20 minutes) in which a person can listen in a concentrated manner when reading each section sentence.
In this embodiment, every sentence amount satisfying the above criteria is divided into ten chapters in order from the beginning of the work. And the index 22a-22j is each comprised by writing together the chapter number and item name of each chapter.

As shown in FIG. 3, the identification object list part 25 is arrange | positioned by the lower part among the content blocks 11, and the several identification object 26 (26a-26j) is displayed as a list by 2 rows and 5 columns.
The identifiers 26a to 26j are provided in pairs with the indexes 22a to 22j, respectively. Each identifier 26 (26a to 26j) is formed by printing a large number of minute dot codes C on a rectangular window portion 27.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the dot code C.
The dot code C is a two-dimensional code composed of minute dots, and 5 × 5 dots arranged in a region (cell) partitioned in a 1.3 mm square form a data unit.

As shown in FIG. 4, many such two-dimensional codes are arranged in a grid pattern so as to be adjacent to each other in each window 27, and all the positions of 5 × 5 dots are the same. ing. For example, in the dot code C in the identification body 26a, the positions of 5 × 5 dots are all the same.
In this dot code C, the dots arranged in the area C1 indicate a boundary with another dot code C, and the dot display pattern in the area C2 is identification information. That is, the dot display pattern of the area C2 of the dot code C is different for each identification body 26 (26a to 26j), so that it can be identified from the dot code C assigned to the other identification body 26 (26a to 26j). It has become. For example, the dot display pattern of the area C2 of the dot code C in the identifier 26a is different from the dot pattern of the area C2 of the dot code C in the other identifiers 26b to 26j.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the suggestion information 28 (28 a to 28 j) suggests a paired index 22 (22 a to 22 j) and an identifier 26 (26 a to 26 j). For example, the suggestion information 28a is composed of the same chapter number as the index 22a and is arranged on the upper side of the identifier 26a paired with the index 22a to suggest the identifier 26a paired with the index 22a.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the scanner-type voice pen 50 includes a reading unit 51, a storage unit 52, a voice reproduction unit 53, and a control unit 54.

  The reading unit 51 reads the dot code C of the identification body 26 by irradiating infrared rays I from the tip of the case formed in a pen shape, and supplies the read identification information to the control unit 54. The storage unit 52 includes a memory card configured to be detachable from the scanner type voice pen 50.

  The memory | storage part 52 has memorize | stored the division | segmentation sentence audio | voice data 56 (56a-56j) which is the audio | voice data of each division | segmentation sentence. Each segment sentence sound data 56 is data obtained by digitizing the voice of a voice actor. In FIG. 1, of the divided sentence sound data 56 a to 56 j, the divided sentence sound data 56 a to 56 c are illustrated.

  The segmented sentence audio data 56 (56a to 56j) is indexed by the plurality of indexes 22 (22a to 22j), and the identifiers 26 (26a to 26j) paired with the indexes 22 (22a to 22j). Each is associated. Specifically, it is associated with the identification information of the dot code C of the identifier 26 (26a to 26j).

  The audio reproduction unit 53 reproduces the audio of the segmented sentence based on the segmented sentence audio data 56 (56a to 56j) supplied from the control unit 54.

  When the identification information is supplied from the reading unit 51, the control unit 54 collates the storage unit 52 to determine the segment sentence sound data 56 (56a to 56j) that matches the supplied identification information, and determines the determined segment. The sentence sound data 56 (56a to 56j) is supplied to the sound reproducing unit 53.

Next, the operation of the sound reproduction system 1 having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, as shown in FIG. 2, the user selects one desired literary work by referring to the bibliographic display unit 12.
Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the index list part 21 is visually recognized, and the entire configuration of the index 22 (22a to 22j) is grasped.

  Next, the index 22 (22a to 22j) indicating the chapter that the user wants to listen to is confirmed and specified. For example, when the user desires to reproduce the second chapter, whether or not the chapter is a desired chapter is confirmed and specified based on the chapter number and item name of the second chapter based on the index 22b.

  Next, the identifier 26 ((26a to 26j)) paired with the confirmed / specified index 22 (22a to 22j) is selected. Specifically, the identifier paired with the index 22 (22a to 22j) is selected. The identification body 26 (26a to 26j) is selected by bringing the tip of the scanner-type voice pen 50 close to the body 26 (26a to 26j), for example, when the user desires the second chapter. The tip of the scanner-type voice pen 50 is brought close to the identifier 26b paired with the index 22b.

  At this time, since the suggestion information 28 (28a to 28j) is included, the paired index 22 (22a to 22j) and the identifier 26 (26a to 26j) are clearly recognized. For example, since the chapter number “second chapter” constituting the index 22b is displayed close to the upper portion of the identifier 26b paired with the index 22b, the index 22b and the identifier 26b are paired. Is clearly recognized.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the reading unit 51 irradiates infrared rays I from the tip of the scanner-type voice pen 50, thereby reading the dot code C included in the identification body 26 (26a to 26j). 54. For example, when the tip of the scanner-type voice pen 50 comes close to the identification body 26 b, the reading unit 51 reads the dot code C included in the identification body 26 b and supplies this identification information to the control unit 54.

  The control unit 54 determines the segmented sentence audio data 56 (56a to 56j) corresponding to the identification information of the identifier 26a supplied from the reading unit 51, and the determined segmented sentence audio data 56 (56a to 56j) is determined to be a voice. This is supplied to the playback unit 53. For example, when the identification information of the identification body 26 b is supplied from the reading unit 51, the segmented sentence audio data 56 b associated with the identification information is determined, and the determined segmented sentence audio data 56 b is used as the audio reproducing unit 53. To supply.

  The audio reproduction unit 53 reproduces the audio of the divided document based on the divided sentence audio data 56 (56a to 56j) supplied from the control unit 54. For example, when the section sentence sound data 56b is supplied from the control unit 54, the sound of the second chapter is reproduced. At this time, the sound of Chapter 2 is played back for 10 to 20 minutes.

  As described above, according to the audio reproduction system 1, the index book 10 is paired with the plurality of indexes 22 (22a to 22j) that index chapter division sentences and the respective indexes 22 (22a to 22j). And a plurality of discriminating bodies 26 (26a to 26j) provided, and the scanner-type voice pen 50 reproduces the voice of the divided sentence associated with the discriminating body 26 (26a to 26j) read. The user can intuitively determine a desired chapter based on the indices 22 (22a to 22j), and as a selection operation based on this determination, the identifier 26 (26a) paired with the index 22 (22a to 22j). ˜26j) is read by the reading unit 51, the desired segmented sentence is immediately reproduced by voice. As a result, the voice of the desired segmented sentence can be quickly heard with a simple and intuitive operation.

Moreover, since the bibliographic display unit 12 is provided, the content of the literary work can be clearly recognized.
Moreover, since it has the suggestion information 28 (28a-28j) which suggests the paired index 22 (22a-22j) and the identification body 26 (26a-26j), the paired index 22 (22a-22j) and It is possible to clearly recognize the identifier 26 (26a to 26j).

  Moreover, since the index list part 21 in which the plurality of indexes 22 (22a to 22j) are listed is provided, the overall configuration of the plurality of indexes 22 (22a to 22j) can be easily grasped, and a desired segmented sentence can be obtained. It can be confirmed and specified intuitively.

  Further, the user can easily grasp the arrangement configuration of the plurality of identification bodies 26 (26a to 26j), and the selection operation of the identification bodies 26 (26a to 26j) is further facilitated.

  The scanner type voice pen 50 stores the divided sentence voice data 56 (56a to 56j) of a plurality of literary works, and the index book 10 includes the index 22 (22a to 22j) and the identifier 26 (26a to 26a). 26j) and the bibliographic display unit 12 are divided for each literary work, it is possible to recognize a plurality of literary works by hearing with a simple and intuitive operation.

  In addition, since the storage unit 52 is composed of a detachable memory card, by exchanging the storage unit 52 and reading an index book corresponding to the exchanged storage unit 52, other literary works can be obtained. I can enjoy it.

  Moreover, since the dot code C is used as the identification body 26 (26a to 26j), the identification information can be increased, and the design effect can be enhanced by using the dot code C inconspicuously.

  In addition, since the segmented sentence audio data 56 (56a to 56j) is set so that the audio reproduction time is 10 to 20 minutes, the user can listen to the audio of each segmented sentence in a concentrated manner.

Note that the operation procedure shown in the above-described embodiment, various shapes and combinations of the constituent members, and the like are examples, and various changes can be made based on design requirements and the like without departing from the gist of the present invention.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a case where a plurality of literary works are reproduced by voice. However, the present invention may be applied to papers, poems, lyrics, etc. as long as they are systematic sentences. .

In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion information 28 (28a-28j) indicating the index 22 (22a-22j) and the identifier 26 (26a-26j) to be paired is used. If the index 22 (22a to 22j) and the identifier 26 (26a to 26j) can be clearly recognized, the suggestion information 28 is not necessarily provided.
For example, if the paired index 22 and the identifier 26 are described in parallel at positions close to each other, or if the index 22 and the identifier 26 are overlapped, the paired index 22 and the identifier 26 are clear. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the suggestion information 28.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the index 22 (22a to 22j) is configured by displaying details of each segment information. However, each index may be simply configured with only letters and numbers. . Specifically, the index may be a number corresponding to the order of the category information, or the last category information may be “last”. Furthermore, the suggestion information can be omitted by displaying the index of only the numbers and characters on the identifier.

  In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion information 28 (28a to 28j) is character information (chapter number). For example, the color of each index 22 (22a to 22j) is different, and the identifier 26 It can be suggested that the colors (26a to 286j) are the same as the colors of the index 22 forming a pair and the two are paired. In this case, the notation of the chapter number of the index 22 can be omitted.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, although it was set as the amount of sentences which can read a division | segmentation sentence in 10 to 20 minutes, it is in 5 to 60 minutes in which a human can demonstrate comparatively comparative power. The amount of text that can be read out may be set.

  In the above-described embodiment, the identifier 26 (26a to 26j) has the dot code C. However, another two-dimensional code may be used, or a one-dimensional code or an IC tag may be used. Also good. Note that it is natural that the configuration of the reading unit is changed in accordance with the configuration of the identifier.

1 ... Audio reproduction system 10 ... Index book (indicator)
11 (11A, 11B) ... content block 12 ... bibliographic display part 21 ... index list part 22 (22a to 22j) ... index 25 ... identifier list part 26 (26a to 26j) ... identifier 28 (28a to 28j) ... suggestion Information 50 ... Scanner-type voice pen 51 ... Reading unit 52 ... Storage unit 53 ... Sound reproduction unit 54 ... Control unit 56 (56a to 56j) ... Different sentence audio data

Claims (9)

A regenerator that reproduces a plurality of divided sentences obtained by dividing systematic sentences by voice for each of the divided sentences;
An indicator for instructing the player to reproduce the segmented sentence,
The indicator is
A plurality of indexes each indexing the plurality of segment sentences;
A plurality of identifiers provided in pairs for each index,
The regenerator is
A reading unit for reading the identification body;
A storage unit for storing a plurality of segmented sentence sound data respectively indexed by the plurality of indexes and associated with the identifiers paired with the indexes;
An audio reproduction unit for reproducing audio based on the segmented sentence audio data;
A voice reproduction unit comprising: a control unit that determines the segmented sentence voice data associated with the identifier read by the reading unit and supplies the determined segmented sentence voice data to the voice reproduction unit; system.   The voice reproducing system according to claim 1, wherein the pointing device includes a bibliographic display unit that displays at least a title of the systematic sentence.   The sound reproducing system according to claim 1, wherein the pointing tool has suggestion information that suggests the index and the identifier that are paired.   The audio reproduction system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the pointing device includes an index list unit in which the plurality of indexes are listed.   The voice reproduction system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the pointing device includes an identifier list unit in which the plurality of identifiers are listed. The storage unit of the regenerator stores a plurality of divided sentence audio data of the systematic sentences,
2. The indicator according to claim 1, wherein a bibliographic display section that displays the plurality of indexes, the plurality of identifiers, and at least the title of the systematic text is partitioned for each systematic text. Item 6. The sound reproduction system according to any one of Items 1 to 5.   The sound reproducing system according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit is replaceable in the reproducing unit.   The sound reproducing system according to claim 1, wherein the identifier includes a dot code.   The voice reproduction system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the segmented sentence voice data is set so that a voice reproduction time is 10 to 20 minutes.

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