JPH02185283A - Dialogue performing device for video device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily attain an effective performance by receiving a reproduced signal from a VTR and controlling a driving device, a speaker, and the picture and the sound of video, etc. CONSTITUTION:On a VTR 5, a performance stage is provided for the front of a screen 3, and a control circuit 6 is provided in the stage. An accessory speaker 7 for a video device to output the sound for the picture reproduced by the VTR 5 is provided for a CRT device 2. A sound sensor 17 to detect the sound and a driving circuit 18 are provided. A motor 8 or a speaker 16 is to be driven through the driving circuit 18. When a prescribed driving device for characters A and B is driven, and the characters A and B are made to execute operations such as moving their hands and feet by the sound sensor according to the sound from an external part, for example, the clapping and the calling of audience, etc., in a prescribed period in which no sound is outputted from he speaker by a digital control signal, a large effect to draw the interests of the audiences can be obtained.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention is directed to a system in which an actuating body such as a human, an animal, a plant, a character such as a main character of a manga, or a doll is reproduced as if it were an image on a video tape played back from a video tape. This invention relates to a dialogue production device for a video machine that produces a production that looks like a dialogue.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, program control by a computer has been used to cause the operating body to interact with images on a video device such as a CRT device.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, in such conventional programs, in order to produce an effective performance, the program becomes complicated, the number of steps increases, and it takes a lot of effort to create the program. It required cumbersome and expensive computers and was not easy to implement at home or in a small institution.

The present invention solves the problems of the conventional methods, does not require much effort to create a program, is simple, the equipment or materials used are readily available, and can easily perform effective performances. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dialogue production device for a video machine that can perform the following functions.

[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention utilizes a VTR that plays back video tapes, a video machine that displays reproduced images, and a speaker that emits reproduced audio to create a harmonious relationship between working bodies or between the working bodies and the video machine. In the dialogue presentation device for a video device, the video track includes at least one actuating body equipped with at least one drive device that operates a part or all of the actuating body using a motor, and a video track for the video device. a videotape on which images are recorded, an audio signal is recorded on one track of a stereo audio track, and a digital control signal for a sound generation selection program is recorded on the other track; and an operation played back from the videotape. a speaker for the actuating body that emits audio for the body; and a speaker for the actuating body that receives a playback signal from the VTR, selects and operates a driving device of the actuator according to the reproduced digital control signal, and operates the actuator's drive device according to the reproduced digital control signal; the driving device outputs the reproduced sound for the working body to the speaker for the working body, and creates a predetermined response relationship between the image/audio of the video device and the motion/sound of the working body; This is a dialogue production device for a video device characterized by comprising a speaker and a control circuit for controlling images and sounds of the video device.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described using the drawings.

In FIG. 1, A and B are characters which are active objects, 2 is a CRT device as a video device, and 3 is its screen. CRTW device 2 VT for playing videotape 4
It is placed on top of R5 and connected to it. A stage is provided above the VTR 5 in front of the screen 3, and a control circuit 6 is provided inside. The CRT device 2 is provided with a speaker 7 as an attached speaker of the video device that emits audio for images reproduced by the VTR 5.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 10, the character-1's limbs and days are moved by two motors serving as two drive devices.

First, the movements of the limbs will be explained with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

8 is a motor as a first driving device, and a pinion 9
The hand 11 is made to swing through a gear train 10, and one leg 13 is also made to swing by a gear train 12 at the same time. 14 is fixed to a stand 15 with the other leg, and holds the character 1 upright.

The hands 11 and feet 13 are normally vertical, but when the motor 8 is activated, they swing as shown at 1F and 13'.

Reference numeral 16 is a speaker dedicated to the character 6, which is built into the character A. A dedicated speaker may be provided in a location separate from Character-A. The speaker for character-B may be dedicated or may be common to the speaker for character-B.

Further, the speaker 7 of the CR'F device 2 may be used in common for characters 8 and B. 17 is a sound sensor that detects audio. 18 is a drive circuit, which connects the base 15 by a conductor (not shown) provided along the leg 14 on the fixed side.
It is connected to the control circuit 6 (FIG. 1) via. The motor 8 or the speaker 16 is driven via a drive circuit 18. The control circuit 6 may be provided within the drive circuit 18.

Next, the movements of the eyes and mouth will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4 to 10.

A movable plate 20 is held in the head 19 of the character 1 so as to be slidable left and right. On the surface of the movable plate 20, a black eye 23 is drawn in a portion corresponding to the opening 22 of the eye 21, and a flower 2 is drawn so as to pass through the slit 25 of the mouth 24.
6 is provided. A guide 27, which is two parallel protrusions, is provided on the back surface of the movable plate 20. 28 is the second
The eccentric pin 31 having an eccentricity of
The movable plate 20 is moved back and forth via a guide 27 into which the eccentric bin 31 is fitted. The motor 28 is the drive circuit 18
(Fig. 3) and is designed to be driven.

When the motor 28 is driven, the movable plate 20 reciprocates left and right, and as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the iris 23 and the flower 2
6 can move left and right.

The movement of the mouth is controlled by installing cams on the top and bottom of the back side of the slit 25.
If a striker, which is a protrusion, is provided on the surface of the moving plate 20, and the striker hits the cam at the end of the left and right movement stroke, the slit 25 is opened as shown in FIG.
The mouth opens and closes to create the illusion of speaking.

The movement during activation may be such that other parts of the eyes, mouth, hands, and feet move, or the entire body may move.

Such a character 1 and a CRT device 2 which is a video device
The circuit and its functions for producing interaction with the image on the screen will be explained with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.

In the audio track of the videotape 33, on the R track, audio for characters A, B and image 3 of the CRT device 2 are recorded in the order of a predetermined program. The L track stores program data in the form of digital signals for causing the output interface to output a signal for switching the audio signal to each audio speaker in synchronization with the audio according to the program.

The details of the control circuit 6 are as shown in FIG. 13, and the characters -A, B,
It is possible to freely control the sound from the image 3 (including the image character 34) of the CRT device 2, and it is possible to produce complex and fine-grained dialogue between these three parties.
It can have an extremely large effect.

Depending on the digital control signal, during a predetermined period when no sound is emitted from the speakers (including those for operating objects and video equipment), the sound sensor detects external sounds, such as audience applause, etc.
If the predetermined drive devices of characters A and B are driven in response to a call and the characters move their limbs or other actions, it will be very effective in attracting the audience's interest.

In order to use the sound sensor to select the period in which it responds to external audio, it does not depend on a control signal like this, but rather, for example, on a stereo audio track 1? , there is no audio signal on any of the L tracks, or even if there is an audio signal, no audio is generated due to the action of a muting circuit, etc., or even if selected in response to such conditions. good.

The above explanation uses a videotape with a double audio track of R and L and one character. The device allows more than one character to participate in an interaction with the screen. If there are multiple characters,
The speakers may be provided for exclusive use, respectively, or may be used in common.

Regarding the deployment and sound production of the speaker for the operating body that emits the sound for the character (single or plural) and the attached speaker (built-in or separate) attached to the video device such as a CRT device (one or two in the case of stereo) , for example the following (i)
Various combinations such as (ii) and (iii) are used.

(1) Each of the operating body (single or plural) and the video device is equipped with a dedicated speaker, which emits the respective sounds.

(11) When there are multiple actuating bodies, some or all of them are provided with a common actuating body speaker (or built into the actuating body or installed separately), and the sounds of each of the common actuating bodies are transmitted from the common actuating body speaker. The audio for the video device is generated from the attached speaker.

(iii) The speaker is the only one attached to the video machine, which also serves as the speaker for the operating body, and both the sound for the operating body and the sound for the video machine are generated from this attached speaker. (In this specification, the attached speaker that generates sound for the operating body in this way is also included in the term "speaker for the operating body."

) In addition, various combinations are used, such as omitting the attached speaker and using only the operating body speaker.

If the device is small, or if the actuators are close to each other or the video device, there is no problem in using a common speaker as described above.In this case, the device may be electrically structured It is also simple, compact, and easy to handle.

For the arrangement of speakers as described above, the relationship between the signal on the audio track and the content of the utterance is determined according to a predetermined correspondence, for example, depending on the stereo track, the presence or absence of the audio signal on the R track, or a combination thereof. generation of sound for the operating body, generation of sound for the corresponding video device, driving of a corresponding specific driving device, stopping of sound, or sensing of external sound and driving of the corresponding driving device, etc. Generate and take action.

In addition to sound generation and operation, light emission, lighting, and other operations may be performed.

By increasing the number of electrical connections, a large number of characters and dolls such as flowers and animals can be divided into groups and produced.

〔Effect of the invention〕

The present invention uses a simple and easily available videotape to create an effect that makes it appear as if a dialogue is taking place between the characters or between the images by associating images on a video camera with characters. The use of a VTR simplifies the device, and the program is extremely easy to create and maintain, making it easy to implement at home or in a small group.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings relate to embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the entire device, FIG. 2 is a front view explaining the internal structure of the character, FIG. 3 is a side view thereof, and FIG. 4 is a view of the character. A front view of the head, FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional side view thereof, and FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 are taken along the I-1 line, n-u line, and m of FIG.
- Cross-sectional view taken along the m-line, Figures 9 and 10 are character-
11 is a front view showing another example of how the mouth moves, and FIGS. 12 and 13 are circuit diagrams. A, B...Character-12...CRT device,
3...screen, 4...videotape, 5...VTR
16... Control circuit, 8... Motor, 16... Speaker 17... Sound sensor, 28... Motor 3
3...Video tape, 34...Screen characterFigure 2Figure 9Figure 11Figure 4Figure 5Figure 6Figure 7Figure 8Figure 10

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) A VTR that plays back video tapes, a video machine that displays reproduced images, and a speaker that emits playback sounds to create a harmonious relationship between working bodies or between the working body and the video machine. A dialogue production device for a video camera, comprising: at least one actuating body comprising at least one drive device that operates a part or all of the actuating body using a motor; and a video track having an image for the video machine. a videotape on which a stereo audio track is recorded, an audio signal is recorded on one track of the stereo audio track, and a digital control signal for an audio generation selection program is recorded on the other track; and an operating body that is played back from the videotape. a speaker for the actuator that emits the desired sound; and a speaker that receives the playback signal from the VTR, selects and operates the drive device of the actuator according to the reproduced digital control signal, and plays back the video tape. The driving device and the speaker output the sound for the working body to the speaker for the working body, and create a predetermined response relationship between the image/audio of the video device and the motion/audio of the working body. and a control circuit for controlling images and sounds of the video device. (2) The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the speaker is dedicated to each of the actuating bodies. (3) A sound sensor receiving an external audio signal is provided, and the control circuit drives a predetermined drive device using a detection signal from the sound sensor during a predetermined period according to the reproduced digital control signal. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is configured as follows.