JP3583938B2 - Audio playback device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a sound reproducing device for a sound guide rented at an event venue, a museum, or the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In event venues, art museums, and the like, various types of guidance may be provided by renting out audio reproduction devices for audio guidance. The audio reproducing apparatus receives the ID code signal from the transmitter installed in the desired location near and voice guide exhibits, reproduction from the sound reproducing apparatus visitors to portable audio data that matches the ID code I can do it.
[0003]
Therefore, when approaching an exhibit or a place where an audio guide is required, the audio guide can be heard from the beginning regardless of time. Such audio reproduction apparatus for automatically performing voice guide such is disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 2765703.
[0004]
Organizers that hold events, art exhibitions, etc. need to know which event or exhibit the visitor was interested in, and which route was selected when there were several routes. For this purpose, it has been necessary to conduct a survey such as a questionnaire on the visitor in the past. Further, even when the audio playback device is rented, the usage status of the visitor is not left as data.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
According to the present invention, a visitor (hereinafter, referred to as a user) who borrows an audio reproducing device observes an event venue, an art museum, and the like in what route, what kind of audio guide is heard, and usage status. The purpose is to obtain a sound reproducing device that can be known.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Audio reproducing apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention, a receiver for receiving an ID code, a first storage unit for storing the voice guidance that is related to the ID code, the ID code received by the receiving unit a second storage unit for storing a reproducing unit audio guide reading out and reproducing from the first storage unit, the order of reception of the ID code received by the receiving unit, which is related to the said receiving portion, said first storage unit, the second storage unit, a control unit for controlling the reproduction unit, in which and an operation section for operation instruction to the control unit.
[0007]
Audio reproducing apparatus according to claim 2 of the present invention, a receiver for receiving an ID code, a first storage unit for storing the voice guidance that is related to the ID code, the ID code received by the receiver a reproducing unit for reading out and reproducing the previous SL first storage unit relationships association was voice guide, an operating unit for the start operation of reproduction by the reproducing unit, the reproduction unit is related to voice guidance reproduced with a second storage unit for storing the ID code in the reproduced order of voice guidance has, the receiving unit, the first storage unit, the second storage unit, which comprises a control unit for controlling said reproducing unit It is .
[0008]
Audio reproducing apparatus according to claim 3 of the present invention, a receiver for receiving an ID code, a first storage unit for storing the voice guidance that is related to the ID code, the ID code received by the receiver order of reception and playback unit for reading out and reproducing the previous SL first storage unit relationships association was voice guide, an operating unit for the start operation of reproduction by the reproducing unit, the ID code received by the receiver and a second storage unit the reproduction unit stores the ID code that is related to voice guidance reproduced in reproduced order of voice guidance and stores in the receiver, the first storage section, second storage parts, in which a control unit for controlling the reproduction unit.
[0009]
Audio reproducing apparatus according to claim 4 of the present invention, there is provided a sound reproducing apparatus according to claims 1 to 3, which comprises an output unit for outputting the ID code stored in the second storage unit It is .
[0010]
Audio reproducing apparatus according to claim 5 of the present invention, there is provided a sound reproducing apparatus according to claim 1 to claim 4, wherein the second storage unit is one that is wearing detachably mounted.
[0011]
Thus, the ID code received by the receiver of the reproducing apparatus second memory unit is stored sequentially by outputting the stored ID code in order, whether visited user in any route, operated who can know.
[0012]
Also, by storing the ID codes associated with the audio guides reproduced by the reproducing unit in the order in which they were reproduced , and outputting the stored ID codes in order, the user can show interest in what kind of exhibit or the like. Or , the operator can know.
[0013]
Further, it is possible you remove the second storage unit from the sound reproducing apparatus, the data stored in the second storage unit has been removed is read by the reading device, enter the read data to the computer, data in a computer management of, it is possible to make the save.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a rental audio playback device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In FIG. 1, a lending audio reproducing device (hereinafter referred to as a lending device) 1 is, for example, a lending device for reproducing an audio guide stored in an IC memory, or a lending for reproducing an audio guide recorded on an optical disk or a magnetic recording medium. Device.
[0015]
In the present embodiment , a lending device that reproduces a voice guide stored in an IC memory will be described. The lending device 1 has a built-in battery 11 so that it can be carried, and has an operation unit 7 for operating a reproduction state of a voice guide and a display unit 10 for displaying the reproduction state on the front of the lending device 1. It is composed of a main body 1a to be accommodated, an earphone 6 for outputting an audio guide as audio, and the like.
[0016]
FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the lending device of the present embodiment . Lending apparatus 1 includes a receiving unit 2 for receiving an ID code signal transmitted from the transmitter (not shown), a control unit 3 for discriminating the ID code received by the receiver 2, are related pickled the ID code A first storage unit 4a for storing a plurality of voice guides.
[0017]
Also, the lending device 1 reads out the voice guide associated with the received ID code from the voice guides stored in the first storage unit 4a and reproduces the voice guide. An output earphone 6 is provided.
[0018]
In addition, the lending device 1 includes a second storage unit 4b that sequentially stores the received ID code and the ID code of the voice guide reproduced by the reproduction unit 5, so that the operation of the operation unit 7 and the user are not touched. The control unit 3 includes an output unit 8 that sequentially reads out and outputs the ID codes stored in the second storage unit 4b by operating a switch (not shown) provided at the place.
[0019]
In addition, the lending device 1 includes a notification unit 9 for notifying the user that reproduction is possible when the control unit 3 determines the ID code received by the reception unit 2.
[0020]
The signal received by the lending device 1 includes an ID code signal based on a weak radio wave or an ID code signal based on infrared rays. In the present embodiment, description will be made assuming that an ID code signal by a weak radio wave is received.
[0021]
When receiving the ID code signal, the receiving unit 2 of the lending device 1 demodulates the ID code signal and outputs the demodulated ID code to the control unit 3. Control unit 3 from a plurality of voice guidance is stored in the serial憶部4a, and outputs to the reproduction unit 5 reads out the voice guidance that is related pickled in ID code demodulated, the second storage unit 4b To store the ID code.
[0022]
Further, the control unit 3 operates the notification unit 9 to notify the user that the reproduction is possible. The notification unit 9 vibrates, for example, a vibrator incorporated in the lending device 1 or reads out and reproduces a voice guide stored in advance in the storage unit 4a, or reproduces by incorporating a voice synthesis IC. Notify etc. Also, or Displays on the display unit 10, an LED or lamp lights up, or flashing, may be known as the operation button to self-illuminating.
[0023]
Operation of the notification section 9, the display of the display unit 10, the lighting or blinking of the LED or lamp, when such that the operation button in the self-illuminating receives the ID code, the reproduction control section 3 performs the discrimination The operation is continued as long as it is possible. When the operation of the notification unit 9 is vibration of the vibrator or voice output , the operation can be stopped by operating the operation unit 7.
[0024]
When the user presses the play button of the operation unit 7 to listen to the audio guide of the exhibit after the notification unit 9 is activated, the playback unit 5 starts playback and outputs a guide sound to the earphone 6 and the second sound. The storage unit 4b stores the ID code of the reproduced voice guide.
[0025]
The second storage unit 4b is composed of a nonvolatile flash memory or a ferroelectric memory, and can store and hold regardless of power supply. The second storage unit 4b has a storage area for sequentially storing the ID codes demodulated by the receiving unit 2. The second storage unit 4b has a storage area for sequentially storing the ID codes of the audio guides reproduced by the reproduction unit 5.
The stored ID code is controlled by, for example, operating a button of the operation unit 7 which is set in advance, which is not normally possible, or operating a switch (not shown) provided in a place where the user does not touch. The unit 3 sequentially reads out the ID codes stored in the second storage unit 4b and outputs the ID codes to the output unit 8.
[0026]
The configuration of the output unit 8 includes, for example, an audio output having a reproducing unit and a speaker, a character display having a display unit, or an output by computer data using an interface for outputting to an external computer. And so on.
[0027]
From the output from the output unit 8, the organizer can know from the history of the ID code received by the lending device 1 carried by the user what route the user has passed. In addition, from the history of the ID code of the voice guide reproduced by the lending device 1 carried by the user, it is possible to know the usage status of the lending device 1 and which events and exhibits interest the user.
[0028]
The operation status of the operation unit 7 such as whether the voice guide has been reproduced to the end or the reproduction has been stopped halfway, is stored in the second storage unit 4b storing the ID code of the voice guide reproduced by the reproduction unit 5. May be added and stored. Further, by providing the lending device 1 with a clock function and a calendar function, time and date information can be added to the ID code stored in the second storage unit 4b. As a result, it is possible to know the speed at which the user travels along the route and the usage time (stay time) at the venue, and it is possible to grasp the usage status of the user in more detail.
[0029]
In order to exchange exhibits or change events, the ID code stored in the second storage unit 4b becomes unnecessary, and the stored ID code may need to be erased. Deletion of the stored ID code is performed by operating a preset button which is unlikely to be used in the operation unit 7 or operating a reset switch (not shown) provided in a place where the user does not touch. Done.
[0030]
Further, the second storage unit 4b may be made detachable from the lending device 1. In this case, the connection between the second storage unit 4b and the control unit 3 is performed by a connection terminal (not shown), and the second storage unit 4b is made detachable. When the second storage unit 4b is detached from the lending device 1, the detached second storage unit 4b is attached to a reading device (not shown), and data such as stored ID codes can be input to the computer. Then, the read data is input to a computer, and the data can be managed and stored on the computer. The management number unique to the lending device 1 is stored in the second storage unit 4b, and the management number is output as data when the management number is input to the computer for management and storage. Can be left.
[0031]
In addition, by removing the second storage unit 4b from the lending device 1 and storing the data, the data such as the ID code stored in the second storage unit 4b can be managed and stored without erasing. Then, the lending device 1 can be immediately lent to the user simply by replacing it with the second storage unit 4b that is not stored, and the lending device 1 can be operated efficiently.
[0032]
Further, when the second storage unit 4b can be attached to and detached from the lending device 1, it is not necessary to provide the output unit 8 in the lending device 1, so that the lending device 1 can be reduced in size, weight, and power consumption. Can be.
[0033]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the playback operation of the lending device of the present embodiment .
Step 1 (ST1)
Inside the control unit 3, the ID code of the storage unit that stores the received ID code is cleared (ID code = 0). IDcode = 0 indicates that the ID code has never been received or has been cleared.
[0034]
Step 2 (ST2)
It is determined whether the lending device 1 has received the ID code signal. If an ID code signal has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step 3, and if no ID code signal has been received (No), the process proceeds to step 10.
[0035]
Step 3 (ST3)
The received ID code signal is demodulated to determine the ID code. A comparison is made between the demodulated ID code and the ID code associated with the voice guide stored in the storage unit 4a. If there is a matching ID code (Yes), the process proceeds to step 4, and there is no matching ID code. If no (No), proceed to Step 10.
[0036]
Step 4 (ST4)
The matched ID code is stored in the storage unit inside the control unit 3, and the process proceeds to step 5 (ST5).
[0037]
Step 5 (ST5)
The ID code stored inside the control unit 3 is stored in a storage area of the second storage unit 4b for storing the matched ID code. The second storage unit 4b stores ID codes in the order of input.
[0038]
Step 6 (ST6)
The notifying unit 9 is operated, and the information is displayed on the display unit 10. The notification unit 9 vibrates or outputs the lending device 1 in response to a control signal from the control unit 3 to notify the user that the user has entered a reproducible area. In addition, the display unit 10 displays that the user has entered a reproducible area.
[0039]
Step 7 (ST7)
It is determined whether a reproduction instruction has been issued. If the user presses the play button of the operation unit 7 in order to listen to the explanation of the exhibit or the like (Yes), the process proceeds to Step 8, and if there is no operation instruction of the operation unit 7 (No), Step 2 (ST2) And returns to the state where the ID code signal can be received. However, in order to determine that there is no operation instruction from the operation unit 7, the determination is made after a preset time has elapsed.
[0040]
Step 8 (ST8)
Play the audio guide. A voice guide that matches the ID code stored in the storage unit inside the control unit 3 is read from the first storage unit 4a, reproduced by the reproduction unit 5, and outputs a voice from the earphone 6.
[0041]
Step 9 (ST9)
The ID code associated with the reproduced voice guide is stored in a storage area of the second storage unit 4b for storing the ID code associated with the reproduced audio guide. The second storage unit 4b stores ID codes in the order of input.
When the reproduction is completed, the process returns to step 2 (ST2), where the ID code signal can be received.
[0042]
Step 10 (ST10)
It is determined whether there is an operation instruction from the operation unit 7. When the ID code signal is not received in step 2 (ST2), or the ID code obtained by demodulating the ID code signal received in step 3 (ST3) is the ID code stored in the first storage unit 4a. If they do not match, it is determined whether there is an operation instruction from the operation unit 7. When there is an operation instruction from the operation unit 7 (Yes), the process proceeds to Step 11, and when there is no operation instruction (No), the process proceeds to Step 12. However, in order to determine the presence or absence of an operation instruction from the operation unit 7, the determination is made after a preset time has elapsed.
[0043]
Step 11 (ST11)
It is determined whether IDcode = 0. If IDcode = 0, it means that no ID code signal has been received, so the process proceeds to step 12 (ST12). If IDcode = 0, the process returns to step 8 (ST8), and the internal storage of the control unit 3 is stored. A voice guide that matches the ID code stored in the unit is read from the first storage unit 4a, reproduced by the reproduction unit 5, and a sound is output from the earphone 6.
[0044]
Step 12 (ST12)
Perform error handling. In addition to performing error processing inside the lending device 1, a voice message is output so as to perform a reproduction operation after receiving an output indicating that reproduction is possible from the notification unit 9, and returns to step 2 (ST2). To receive the ID code signal.
[0045]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user can be notified by the display, the vibration, or the voice output of the lending device 1 that the user has entered the area where the voice guide can be reproduced. Also, since the record of the received ID code can be left, it is possible to know what route the user has followed. In addition, since a record of the ID code obtained by reproducing the voice guide can be left, it is possible to know what kind of exhibit the user is interested in.
[0046]
【The invention's effect】
According to the audio reproducing apparatus of the present invention , the use status of the visitor who borrowed the audio reproducing apparatus toured the event site, the museum, or the like, and what kind of audio guide was heard is stored. And output it.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view showing an embodiment of a sound reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a lending device of the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a reproduction operation of the lending device according to the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Rental device 2 Receiving unit 3 Control unit 4a First storage unit 4b Second storage unit 5 Playback unit 6 Earphone 7 Operation unit 8 Output unit 9 Notification unit 10 Display unit 11 Battery

Claims (5)

A receiving unit that receives the ID code , a first storage unit that stores a voice guide associated with the ID code, and a voice storage unit that is associated with the ID code received by the receiving unit; a reproducing unit for reading out and reproducing from, a second storage unit that stores the order of reception of the ID code received by the receiving unit, the receiving unit, the first storage unit, the second storage unit, wherein An audio playback device comprising: a control unit that controls a playback unit; and an operation unit that instructs the control unit to perform an operation. A receiver for receiving the ID code, the first storage section, prior Symbol first storing voice guide the receiving portion is related to the ID code received to store the voice guidance that is related to the ID code A reproducing unit that reads and reproduces from the unit, an operation unit that performs an operation of starting reproduction by the reproducing unit, and an ID code that is associated with the voice guide reproduced by the reproducing unit and is stored in an order in which the voice guide is reproduced. and second storage unit, the receiving unit, the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the audio reproduction apparatus; and a control section for controlling the reproduction unit. A receiver for receiving the ID code, the first storage section, prior Symbol first storing voice guide the receiving portion is related to the ID code received to store the voice guidance that is related to the ID code a reproducing unit for reading out and reproducing the parts, the operation section for the start operation of reproduction by the reproduction unit, related to voice guidance the reproducing unit is reproduced stores the order of reception of the ID code received by the receiver a second storage unit for storing the ID code associated to the reproduced order of voice guidance, the reception unit, a first storage unit, a second storage unit, further comprising a control unit for controlling the reproduction unit Characteristic audio playback device. A sound reproducing apparatus according to claims 1 to 3, the audio reproducing apparatus, wherein Rukoto an output unit for outputting the ID code stored in the second storage unit. A sound reproducing apparatus according to claims 1 to 4, the sound reproducing apparatus and the second storage unit which is characterized in that it is dressed detachably mounted.

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