JP3975899B2 - Electronic device and program having sound reproduction function - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an electronic device and a program that display a foreign language sentence for learning a foreign language and have a voice reproduction function for reproducing the foreign language sentence by voice.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, foreign language learning devices that display text data such as conversational sentences and sentences in foreign languages for each learning content and reproduce the voice data have been developed for foreign language learning (for example, Patent Documents). 1).
[0003]
In such a foreign language learning device, a foreign language sentence included in the learning content is displayed for each item, and the user performs an operation of selecting an item that the user wants to reproduce by voice, thereby reproducing the voice of the foreign language sentence of the item. You can listen to the sound every time.
[0004]
In addition, when there are words that are important to the user or words that are not good for the user, by specifying such words in the foreign language learning device, a mark is displayed such that the specified word is underlined. As described above, in the foreign language learning device, the learning efficiency is improved by realizing the voice reproduction function and the display function according to the learning purpose of the user.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-8-292710 (first page, FIG. 1)
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional foreign language learning device, if there is a foreign language sentence that is difficult for the user to hear during the audio reproduction, the foreign language which is desired to be reproduced again after the audio reproduction of all the foreign language sentences is completed or after the audio reproduction is stopped. An operation for selecting a word item has to be performed, and the procedure is complicated. Further, when there is a foreign language sentence that is important for the user during voice reproduction, an operation for designating a foreign language sentence to be displayed must be performed after the voice reproduction is finished once, which is inconvenient.
[0007]
The subject of this invention is providing the electronic device and program which have an audio | voice reproduction | regeneration function which can make the operation in audio | voice reproduction | regeneration in foreign language learning easy, and can improve learning efficiency.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
An electronic apparatus having a voice reproduction function according to the present invention stores a plurality of text data of foreign language sentences and learning data storage means for storing voice data corresponding to each text data, and the learning data storage means. Continuous reproduction means for sequentially reproducing audio data, repeat instruction means for instructing repeat reproduction during sound reproduction by the continuous reproduction means, and repeat reproduction instructions by the repeat reproduction instruction from the repeat instruction means Repeat reproduction means for repeating the reproduced audio data, setting means for setting the number of repeat reproductions for marking the data that has been reproduced repeatedly, and predetermined reproduction set by the setting means for repeat reproduction by the repeat reproduction means Mark data that marks and records the replayed audio data when the number of Characterized in that it comprises a data recording unit, the mark data reproducing means for reproducing the audio data recorded in the mark data recording means.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, during the sound reproduction of a foreign language sentence, a mark is displayed by setting learning mark information indicating that the user is not good or important in a specific foreign language sentence that the user thinks is not good or important. An example provided with a key for instructing will be described.
[0011]
First, the configuration will be described.
FIG. 1 shows the appearance of foreign language learning apparatus 1 in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, a display 2 is provided on the front surface of the foreign language learning apparatus 1 main body. The display 2 displays foreign language text data included in the learning content designated by the user and various menu screens.
[0012]
Below the display 2, there are provided a mark instruction means, an A key 1a as a repeat reproduction instruction means, a B key 1b as a mark instruction means, and a C key 1c as a reproduction instruction means.
[0013]
The A key 1a is a key for instructing repeat reproduction of a specific foreign language sentence that the user cannot hear during audio reproduction. It is also a key for instructing a foreign language sentence that has been repeatedly reproduced to display a mark indicating that the sentence is a sentence that is difficult for the user to hear. The B key 1b is a key for instructing a mark display indicating that the sentence is an important sentence to a specific foreign language sentence that the user thinks is important during the sound reproduction. The C key 1c is a key for instructing only the foreign language sentence marked to be reproduced by voice. The keys 1a to 1c are preferably provided adjacent to each other so that the user can easily operate with one hand.
[0014]
An earphone 20 that outputs voice data of a foreign language sentence is connected to the side surface of the foreign language learning device 1 main body.
[0015]
FIG. 2 shows a functional configuration of the foreign language learning apparatus 1.
In FIG. 2, the foreign language learning apparatus 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a display unit 12, an input unit 13, an audio playback unit 14, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 15, and a storage unit 16. Each unit is a bus. 18 is connected.
[0016]
In addition to the basic operation control program stored in the storage unit 16, the CPU 11 includes a display reproduction processing program, a continuous reproduction processing program, an A processing program, a B processing program, a single sentence reproduction processing program, and a mark reproduction processing program according to the present invention. The data is expanded in the RAM 15, and the processing operation is comprehensively controlled in cooperation with the program, thereby realizing a display control means.
[0017]
The display unit 12 includes a display display 2 and displays display data input from the CPU 12 on the display display 2.
[0018]
The input unit 13 includes various function keys such as an A key 1a, a B key 1b, and a C key 1c, in addition to a touch panel configured integrally with the display unit 12. The input unit 13 outputs a press signal corresponding to the pressed key to the CPU 11.
[0019]
The audio playback unit 14 includes an interface for connecting to the earphone 20. The sound reproduction unit 14 outputs the sound data of the foreign language sentence input by the CPU 11 to the earphone 20.
[0020]
The RAM 15 forms a work area for temporarily storing various programs executed by the CPU 11 and data processed by these programs.
[0021]
The storage unit 16 has a storage medium (not shown) formed of a magnetic or optical storage medium or a semiconductor memory. This storage medium is fixedly attached to the storage unit 16 or is detachably mounted, and a basic operation control program, a display reproduction processing program, a continuous reproduction processing program, an A processing program, Various programs such as a B processing program, a single sentence reproduction processing program, and a mark reproduction processing program, and data processed by each program are stored.
[0022]
The storage unit 16 stores a learning data file 16a and a learning mark information table 16b, which are learning data storage means.
[0023]
Learning content data is stored in the learning data file 16a. As shown in FIG. 3, the learning content data includes foreign language text data (for example, text data of a conversation sentence displayed in the learning content “Chapter X Section Y Section Z”) displayed as the learning content, Voice data corresponding to each sentence in the foreign language text (for example, a voice data file “XYZLmn.mp3” corresponding to the first sentence of the foreign language text).
[0024]
The learning mark information table 16b stores learning mark information set for a specific foreign language sentence. The learning mark information includes, as shown in FIG. 4, an example of the data structure, designation information of a foreign language sentence in which a learning mark is set (for example, “X chapter Y section Z number L line position m to n”), Learning mark type (for example, “important”, “not good”, etc.), its mark display form (for example, “character is displayed in red” if the type is important), and the file name of the voice data of the foreign language sentence (For example, “XYZLmn.mp3”) is associated with the information.
[0025]
Note that the mark display form is not limited to changing the character color as described above, and if it can be distinguished from other foreign language sentences, the character font of the foreign language sentence is changed, bolded, shaded, underlined. Other display forms, such as drawing a line and blinking, may be applied.
[0026]
Next, the operation in the present embodiment will be described.
A program for realizing each function described in the following flowchart is stored in the storage unit 16 in the form of a computer-readable program code, and the CPU 11 sequentially executes operations according to the program code. To do. In addition, the CPU 11 can sequentially execute an operation according to the program code transmitted via the transmission medium. In other words, in addition to the storage unit 16, it is also possible to execute operations peculiar to the present embodiment using a program or data externally supplied via a transmission medium.
[0027]
As a premise for the explanation of the operation, the outline of the foreign language text display and voice reproduction that the foreign language learning apparatus 1 of the present embodiment has will be described.
The foreign language text audio playback mode is specified by the user among the continuous playback mode in which all foreign language sentences included in the foreign language text of one learning content are continuously played and the foreign language sentences included in the foreign language text. There are a single sentence reproduction mode in which a foreign language sentence is reproduced and a mark reproduction mode in which only a foreign language sentence in which a learning mark is set is reproduced. In the continuous playback mode, display or non-display of the foreign language text can be arbitrarily set as the display mode of the foreign language text.
[0028]
Further, the foreign language learning device 1 has a repeat reproduction function for repeating reproduction of a foreign language sentence that has been voice-reproduced once by the operation of the A key 1a. It can be arbitrarily set whether or not repeat reproduction is performed by operating the A key 1a. When repeat playback is executed, if repeat playback is executed a predetermined number of times, weak mark information is set in a foreign language sentence that has been played back repeatedly as being a poor foreign language sentence. The number of repeat reproductions for setting this weak mark information can also be arbitrarily set.
[0029]
First, a mode setting process for setting a foreign language text display mode or a voice reproduction mode will be described with reference to FIG.
In the mode setting process shown in FIG. 5, a mode setting screen 121 as shown in FIG. 6 is first displayed on the display unit 12 (step S1). The mode setting screen 121 displays an option for setting whether to display or hide foreign language text in the continuous playback mode, and an option for setting whether to perform repeat playback when the A key 1a is operated. The In the case of performing repeat reproduction, an area for inputting and setting the number of repeat reproductions for setting weak mark information is displayed.
[0030]
When continuously playing, the user sets the display mode to non-display if he / she does not see the foreign language text for voice listening practice or the like, and sets the display mode to display when viewing. If the repeat playback function is not required, set the audio playback mode to not repeat playback. If the repeat playback function is required, set the audio playback mode to repeat playback and repeat playback of foreign language text. Enter the number of repeat playbacks for which weak mark information is to be set.
[0031]
When the display mode for continuous playback is selected and input from the input unit 13 on the mode setting screen 121, the display mode for continuous playback is set according to the selection input (step S2). When the voice playback mode at the time of operating the A key 1a is selected and input from the input unit 13, the voice playback mode at the time of operating the A key 1a is set according to the selected input (step S3).
[0032]
Next, with reference to a flow chart shown in FIG. 7, a display reproduction process for displaying a foreign language text and reproducing the voice will be described.
In the display reproduction process shown in FIG. 7, an initial screen for selecting desired learning content is first displayed on the display unit 12 (step S11). When learning content is selected and input from the input unit 13 on the initial screen (step S12), foreign language text data and speech data corresponding to the selected learning content are read from the learning data file 16a (step S13). Next, learning mark information corresponding to the selected learning content is read from the learning mark information table 16b (step S14).
[0033]
Next, the read foreign language text data is displayed on the display unit 12 as a text screen. At this time, the foreign language sentence in which the learning mark information is set is displayed as a mark based on the learning mark information. FIG. 8 illustrates the text screen 122 (step S15).
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 8, on the text screen 122, the characters of the foreign language sentence “It's the easiest... Individuality” for which important learning mark information is set are displayed in bold and red. In addition, the text screen 122 displays a continuous playback button for instructing voice playback in the continuous playback mode and a single sentence playback button for instructing voice playback in the single text playback mode.
[0035]
In the text screen 122, when continuous playback is instructed by the continuous playback button (step S16; Y), the process proceeds to the continuous playback process of step S17. When single sentence reproduction is instructed by the single sentence reproduction button (step S18; Y), the process proceeds to a single sentence reproduction process of step S19. When the C key 1c is pressed (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to the mark reproduction process of step S21.
[0036]
When the continuous reproduction process, the single sentence reproduction process, or the mark reproduction process ends, the process proceeds to step S22, and it is determined whether or not an instruction to end the display reproduction process is input from the input unit 13 (step S22). If an instruction to end the display / playback process is not input, the process returns to step S15 to continue displaying the text screen 122. If an instruction to end the display / playback process is input, the display / playback process ends.
[0037]
The continuous reproduction process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In the continuous reproduction process shown in FIG. 9, first, the setting of the display mode of the foreign language text during the continuous reproduction is determined (step T1), and the display of the foreign language text is set as the display mode (step T1; N). ), The process proceeds to step T3. On the other hand, when non-display of the foreign language text is set (step T1; Y), the text screen 122 displayed on the display unit 12 is hidden (step T2).
[0038]
Next, the audio data of the learning content read in step S13 in FIG. 7 is reproduced by the audio reproducing unit 14 (step T3). During the sound reproduction, it is determined whether or not the A key 1a has been pressed (step T4). If the A key 1a has been pressed, the process proceeds to step A in step T5. If the A key 1a has not been pressed, it is determined whether or not the B key 1b has been pressed (step T6). If the B key 1b has been pressed, the process proceeds to B processing in step T7. If the B key 1b has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step T8, where it is determined whether or not the reproduction has ended. If reproduction has not ended, the process returns to step T3 to continue audio data reproduction. If reproduction has ended, the continuous reproduction process is terminated.
[0039]
A process is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In the process A shown in FIG. 10, first, the number of times the A key 1a is pressed is counted (step E1). Next, the setting of the playback mode when the A key 1a is operated is discriminated (step E2). If repeat playback is not set as the playback mode (step E2; N), the foreign language sentence that was being played when the A key 1a was pressed is determined. The immediately preceding foreign language sentence is acquired as a poor foreign language sentence that the user could not hear (step E3), the acquired foreign language sentence designation information and the file name of the voice data are written in the learning mark information table 16b, and the learning is performed. The mark type is set to “I am not good” (step E4).
[0040]
Next, based on the learning mark information written in the learning mark information table 16b, the text screen 122 on which the foreign language sentence acquired in step E3 is marked is displayed again (step E5). After the redisplay, the process proceeds to step T6 in FIG.
[0041]
On the other hand, if repeat playback is set as the playback mode when the A key 1a is operated in step E2 (step E2; Y), the foreign language sentence immediately before the foreign language sentence being played when the A key 1a is pressed is acquired. (Step E6). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of times the A key 1a is pressed exceeds the set number of times that the weak mark information is set (step E7). When the number of times of pressing does not exceed the set number (step E7; N), the foreign language sentence acquired in step E6 is repeatedly reproduced (step E10).
[0042]
If the number of times the A key 1a is pressed exceeds the set number (step E7; Y), the designation information of the foreign language sentence acquired in step E6 and the file name of the voice data are written in the learning mark information table 16b, and the learning mark Is set to “I am not good” (step E8).
[0043]
Next, based on the learning mark information written in the learning mark information table 16b, the text screen 122 on which the foreign language sentence acquired in step E6 is marked is displayed again (step E9), and the foreign language sentence is repeated. Playback is performed (step E10). After repeat reproduction, the A process is terminated.
[0044]
Next, the B process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In the B process shown in FIG. 11, the foreign language sentence immediately before the foreign language sentence reproduced when the B key 1b is pressed is acquired (step P1). Then, the designation information of the acquired foreign language sentence and the file name of the voice data are written in the learning mark information table 16b, and the type of learning mark is set to “important” (step P2).
[0045]
Next, based on the learning mark information written in the learning mark information table 16b, the text screen 122 on which the foreign language sentence acquired in step P1 is displayed is displayed again (step P3). After redisplaying, the B process is terminated.
[0046]
The single sentence reproduction process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In the single sentence reproduction process shown in FIG. 12, it is first determined whether or not a foreign language sentence to be reproduced is designated (step R1). If not specified, the single sentence reproduction process is terminated, and if specified, the designated foreign language sentence is reproduced by voice (step R2).
[0047]
Next, it is determined whether or not the audio reproduction has been completed (step R3). If the audio reproduction has not been completed, the process returns to step R2 to continue the audio reproduction, and if completed, the single sentence reproduction process is terminated.
[0048]
Next, the mark reproduction process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In the mark reproduction process shown in FIG. 13, first, learning mark information set in a foreign language sentence included in the currently displayed learning content is searched from the learning mark information table 16b (step P2), and the corresponding learning mark information is stored. Is determined (step P2).
[0049]
If there is no corresponding learning mark information (step P2; N), the mark reproduction process is terminated. When there is corresponding learning mark information (step P2; Y), the text screen 122 on which the foreign language sentence designated by the mark based on the learning mark information is displayed is displayed again (step P3), and the mark display is performed. The reproduced foreign language sentence is reproduced by voice (step P4). After the audio reproduction, the mark reproduction process is terminated.
[0050]
As described above, even during voice reproduction, a specific foreign language sentence that is important or weak for the user can be marked by a simple key operation. This improvement in operability improves the learning efficiency, and the mark display makes it possible to perform review and repeated learning, thereby obtaining a great learning effect.
[0051]
In addition, even during voice reproduction, the foreign language sentence that is difficult to hear and the foreign language sentence that the user wants to hear repeatedly can be easily reproduced by operating the A key 1a. Furthermore, when the same foreign language sentence is played repeatedly for the set number of times, the learning mark information of the type that is not good at the foreign language sentence is automatically set and displayed as a mark, so that the mark display according to the learning situation of the user can be performed. it can.
[0052]
In addition, since only foreign language sentences for which learning mark information is set are reproduced by operating the C key 1c, only poor sentences or important sentences can be heard and a great learning effect can be obtained.
[0053]
In addition, since the type of learning mark can be separately designated as “not good” and “important” by operating each key, and the mark can be displayed, the mark can be displayed according to the learning purpose of the user.
[0054]
In addition, the description content in this Embodiment is a suitable example which applied the foreign language learning apparatus of this invention, and is not limited to this.
[0055]
In the above description, only “important” and “not good” are described as the types of mark display. However, other types such as “memorize” and “frequently appear in the test” are used according to the learning purpose of the user. It is good also as setting.
[0056]
In addition, a function for designating weak marks is assigned to the A key 1a, and a function for designating important marks is assigned to the B key 1b. By pressing a combination of a plurality of keys, other types of mark display can be displayed. It may be specified. For example, the mark display of “memorize” may be designated by simultaneously pressing the A key 1a and the B key 1b.
[0057]
Also, different types of mark display may be designated depending on the key pressing time. For example, an important mark may be specified by pressing the B key 1b once, and a weak mark may be specified by long pressing.
[0058]
In addition, the detailed configuration and detailed operation of the foreign language learning apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0059]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, if there is repeat reproduction a predetermined number of times during audio reproduction, the audio data that has been reproduced repeatedly is marked and the marked audio data can be reproduced later, so that review and repetition learning are possible. A great learning effect can be obtained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of a foreign language learning apparatus 1 according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the foreign language learning apparatus 1 of FIG.
3 is a diagram showing a data configuration example of learning content data stored in a learning data file 16a of FIG.
4 is a diagram showing a data structure of learning mark information stored in a learning mark information table 16b of FIG.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining mode setting processing executed by the foreign language learning apparatus 1;
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a mode setting screen 121 displayed in the mode setting process.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining display reproduction processing executed by the foreign language learning apparatus 1;
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a text screen 122 displayed in the display reproduction process.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining continuous reproduction processing;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining processing A;
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a B process;
FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining single sentence reproduction processing;
FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining mark reproduction processing;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Foreign language learning device 2 Display 1a A key 1b B key 1c C key 11 CPU
12 Display unit 13 Input unit 14 Audio playback unit 15 RAM
16 storage unit 16a learning data file 16b learning mark information table 20 earphone

Claims (3)

Learning data storage means for storing a plurality of text data of a foreign language sentence and sound data corresponding to each text data;
Continuous reproduction means for sequentially reproducing the audio data stored in the learning data storage means;
Repeat instruction means for instructing repeat reproduction during audio reproduction by the continuous reproduction means;
Repeat playback means for repeatedly playing back the audio data that is the target of repeat playback in response to a repeat playback instruction from the repeat instruction means;
Setting means for setting the number of repeat playbacks for marking the data that has been played back repeatedly;
Mark data recording means for marking and recording the repeatedly reproduced audio data when the repeat reproduction by the repeat reproduction means reaches a predetermined number of times set by the setting means;
Mark data reproducing means for reproducing audio data recorded by the mark data recording means;
An electronic device having a sound reproduction function . 2. The voice reproduction function according to claim 1, further comprising means for displaying corresponding text data when the voice data recorded by the mark data recording means is reproduced by the mark data reproduction means. Electronic equipment . Computer
Learning data storage means for storing a plurality of text data of foreign language sentences and voice data corresponding to each text data;
Continuous reproduction means for sequentially and continuously reproducing the audio data stored in the learning data storage means;
Repeat instruction means for instructing repeat reproduction during audio reproduction by the continuous reproduction means;
Repeat reproduction means for repeating reproduction of audio data to be subjected to repeat reproduction in response to a repeat reproduction instruction from the repeat instruction means;
Setting means for setting the number of repeat playbacks for marking the data that has been played back repeatedly,
Mark data recording means for marking and recording the repeatedly reproduced audio data when the repeat reproduction by the repeat reproduction means reaches a predetermined number of times set by the setting means;
Mark data reproducing means for reproducing audio data recorded by the mark data recording means;
A program to make it function as .

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