JPH03255492A - Word learning device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the word learning efficiency by reading out information related to a word from a memory in accordance with the input from a key input part and dividing this word into parts to display them and outputting the meaning of each part with a voice. CONSTITUTION:A key input part A, a display part B, a voice output part C, and a memory D where many words, information to divide each word into parts having meanings, and information of meanings of respective parts are stored are provided. A word part information output means E is provided which reads out information related to the word from the memory D in accordance with the input from the key input part A and divides the word into parts to display them on the display part B and outputs meanings of respective parts to the voice output part C with a voice. The word is divided into parts and is displayed on the display part B in accordance with designation from the key input part A (for example, English word 'autobiography' is displayed as 'auto-bio-graphy'), and meanings of respective parts are outputted with a voice by the voice output part C. Thus, the word learning efficiency is consid erably improved.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] This invention can be used as a wide range of educational equipment such as early childhood education, school education, and adult education.
The present invention relates to a word learning device for learning words such as terms for each technical field.

[Conventional technology]

Recently, various educational (learning) devices have been developed. For example, as seen in Special Publication No. 18192/1983, the system uses both the auditory sense of sound and the visual sense of a combination of pictures, figures, two letters, symbols, etc. There are educational devices that teach things, output questions, have learners input their answers by touching a touch panel, determine whether the answers are correct, and output the determination results.

In addition, as an educational device for language learning, for example, a large number of English words and simple sentences can be selectively displayed according to the key human ability.
Various devices have been developed that output the pronunciation as voice, and display or output the meaning in Japanese or as voice.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, with such conventional educational devices, it is possible to obtain learning effects from both visual and auditory senses, but when learning words with a language learning device, it is difficult to directly learn the necessary words one by one. This invention was developed because there was a problem that only a small number of words, whether English or Japanese, could be learned in a limited time because they had to be memorized, resulting in poor learning efficiency. This was done in consideration of the problem, and it allows students to learn a large number of words in a relatively short period of time, and also to acquire the ability to apply analogies to the meanings of words that they have not learned directly, greatly increasing the efficiency of language learning. The purpose is to provide a word learning device that can.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a key input unit A, as shown in a functional block diagram in FIG.

A display section B, an audio output section C, a memory D that stores a large number of words, information for dividing each word into parts having meaning, and information on the meaning of each of the parts, and a key input section. A word that reads information about a word from memory D in response to input from A, divides the word into the above parts, displays them on display part B, and outputs the meaning of each part in voice to audio output part C. The present invention provides a word learning device equipped with a parts information output means E.

In this word learning device, the word parts information output means E reads information from the memory D, and automatically and randomly selects words to be divided into parts and displayed, and words to be outputted by voice with the meaning of each part. and an automatic word specifying means F for specifying the word.

A judgment formula ○ that allows the learner to input a judgment as to whether or not each part of the word displayed on the display part B matches the meaning of each part outputted by the voice output part C, and this judgment formula ○ - A correctness judgment means H for judging whether the judgment result based on 〇 is correct or incorrect, and a learning result output means for displaying the judgment result or the correct answer rate based on the judgment result on the display section B or outputting it by voice on the audio output section C■ It is a good idea to provide

[For production]

This invention was made based on the fact that many words are composed of multiple parts, each with its own meaning, no matter the language of any country or ethnic group, and the word learning device according to this invention With the above configuration, the word is divided into parts and displayed on the display section B according to the instructions from the key input section A (for example, "autobiogra").
The English word 'phy' is changed to 'auto bio'.
graphy”), and the meaning of each part is output as a voice by the audio output unit C (in the previous example, “5elf” is displayed).
"1ife" (pronounced "written about").

Therefore, if you learn with this word learning device, 1
You can learn the parts that make up each word and their meanings, so you don't have to memorize the meanings of all words. Be able to infer the meaning.

Furthermore, a word learning device equipped with all the functions shown in Figure 1 can automatically divide and display a randomly specified word into parts, and display each part or each part of another randomly specified word. The meaning of the word is outputted by voice, and when the learner inputs the judgment result of whether or not the display of each part matches the meaning of the voice output using the judgment formula key, the correctness of the judgment result is judged. Then, the result or correct answer rate based on the result is displayed or output as audio (of course, both are possible), so after learning the parts of each word, review it and check the learning results. I can do it.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of a word learning device showing an embodiment of the present invention.

This word learning device consists of a main body 1 and a ROM pack 2 inserted into a slot 1a of the main body 1.An LCD display 3 capable of displaying characters is provided on the front of the main body 1, and around it are keys. A large number of keys or switches forming an input section are arranged.

In other words, 4 is a power switch.

5 is a volume knob for adjusting the volume, 6 is a learning mode selector, 7 is a group of numbered keys, 8 is a speed selector, and 9 is a start/stop button.

10 is the pause button, 11 is the YES button, 12 is the No button
It's a button.

Learning mode selector 6 is Lesson
.

Workshop, Review (R
It consists of three select keys L, W, and R that respectively select three types of learning modes (evieti).

The number designation key group 7 is a key group for designating the number of the block into which the learning content in each learning mode is divided, and consists of ten keys corresponding to numerical values from 0 to 9.

The speed selector 8 sets the display and audio output switching speed to normal (N), middle (M), or fast (F).
This is a switch that allows you to switch between three stages.

The start/stop button 9 is a button switch that is pressed to start and end learning, and the pause button 10 is a button switch that is pressed to pause or cancel learning.

The YES button 11 and the NO button 12 correspond to the judgment input key G in FIG. 1, and are keys for the learner to input judgment results in the review mode.

Further, on the left side of the main body 1, there is an ejector 13 used to eject the ROM pack 2, and on the right side, an earphone jack (not shown) is provided.

There is a speaker grill on the back.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of this word learning device, which includes the ROM pack 2 and LCD display 3 shown in FIG. 2, and the various keys (buttons) described above.
and a key input unit 20 consisting of switches and the like, and a CPU 21 configuring a microcomputer. ROM22. and R
AM23, a voice synthesis section 24, and a speaker 25. It is composed of an earphone 26, a key manual interface 27, and a display interface 28.

The cptr 21 is a central processing unit that controls the entire device, the ROM 22 is a one-way only memory for storing the control program, and the RAM 23 is a random access memory used for temporarily storing data, generating random numbers, counting the number of correct answers, etc. These functions also serve as the word part information output means E, word automatic designation means F, correct/incorrect judgment means H9, and learning result output means I shown in FIG.

ROM Pack 2 contains a large number of words necessary for learning, display data (information) for dividing each word into parts with meaning, and audio data representing the meaning of each part. It is a memory pack containing a stored ROM and a readout circuit, and it is possible to select and use a variety of prepared ROMs depending on the learning language, learning field, level, etc.

Note that such data may also be stored in the built-in ROM 22, or a ROM corresponding to this ROM pack 2 may be built in the main body 1 in advance.

The voice synthesis section 24 synthesizes voice based on the voice data read from the ROM pack 2, converts it into an analog voice signal, and outputs the voice from the speaker 25 or the earphone 26. These constitute the audio output section C in FIG.

Note that when the earphone 26 is inserted into the earphone jack, the circuit of the speaker 25 is cut off.

The key human power interface 27 controls input from various keys of the key input unit 20, and the display interface 28
is the LCD display data read from ROM pack 2.
It controls the display on the display 3, and these correspond to the key input section A and display section B in FIG.

Here, the word (Word) and its parts (WordPa
rts) will be explained.

Many words are composed of a plurality of parts, each having a certain meaning, and in this specification, each part is referred to as a "part" or "word part." Therefore, examples of some English words, their constituent parts, and the meanings (in English) of each part are shown in (A) to (T) below.

(Word) (Word Par
ts) (a) autobiography →au
to bio graphy (self) (
life) (+written about) (i)
phonologY → phon ol
ogy (sound) (study of) (ton)
e) (science of) (tsu) emitter
r −) e m1tt er(
out) (send) (something th
at) In the word learning device shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the power switch 4 shown in FIG. A signal for supplying power to each part shown in FIG. 2 is outputted to the key human power interface 27, and a power supply transistor (not shown) is turned on.

Thereby, the system within this device starts operating according to the program stored in the ROM 22.

The operation flow is shown in FIGS. 5 to 8.

When the CPU 21 starts the operation shown in FIG. 5, it enters an idle (idle) state, outputs a message to the 5 learners on display and in voice, and waits for a key input from the key input unit 20.

For example, a message such as "Start learning English words. Select the learning mode using the learning mode selector, specify the number of the block you want to learn using the number specification keys, and press the start/stop button." is displayed on the LCD display. 3 is displayed in text, and is also output as sound from the speaker 25 or earphone 26.

Then, a software timer is started, and if there is no key input from the key input unit 20 even after a certain period of time has elapsed, the power supply transistor is turned off to perform an auto-shutoff operation to cut off power supply to each part.

If one of the three select keys L, W, or R of the learning mode selector 6 shown in Fig. 2 is pressed and one of Lesson, Workshop, and Review is selected, it will be determined and the desired learning mode will be determined. When the block number is specified and the start/stop button is pressed to start,
"Lesson" in Figure 6, "Workshop J" in Figure 7,
Proceed to one of the "review" processes in FIG.

The learning mode and its block number can be selected using the selection keys L, W, R of the learning mode selector 6 and the numerical keys of the number designation key group 7, for example, L3. W5. R1
It is done like this.

Therefore, first, the operation when "Lesson J" is selected will be explained with reference to FIG.

``Lesson J is a study in which the parts that make up words are repeatedly memorized, and the display data of the parts included in the block with the specified number and the audio data of their meanings are sequentially read from ROM pack 2. The word parts are displayed on the LCD display 3 as shown in FIG.

For example, if you display 1 tautott, its meaning is
Output as I (sep) II and voice. Also, "
When bio- is displayed, "(life)" is output as voice.

The display of such word parts and the audio output of their meanings are performed using n corresponding to the number of parts included in the specified block.
These steps are performed sequentially in a predetermined order, and the process is repeated m times, which is a preset number of times.

Thereafter, random numbers are automatically generated, and the display of each of the n word parts and the audio output of their meanings are repeated m times in a random order to deepen the learner's memory.

When this is finished, it is further determined whether the currently designated lesson is lesson 1 (the designated number is "1"), and if it is lesson 1, the program returns to the idle state shown in FIG. 5.

If it is not Lesson 1 (if the specified number is "2" or more), all or - part (for example, up to 70) of the word parts included in each block before the currently specified number are displayed randomly and at the same time. , outputs the meaning in voice, and when the output is finished, returns to the idle state shown in FIG.

Next, the operation when "Workshop" is selected will be explained with reference to FIG.

``Workshop J'' is a learning program that involves memorizing each word part in the ``lesson'' and then memorizing what word parts make up an actual word and what each word part means. It is.

When this mode is activated, it automatically generates random numbers and
The data of each word in the block of the specified number (consisting of k words) is read out at random from the ROM pack 2 (however, the same data is not read out until the cycle is repeated), and the word is displayed on the LCD display 3. It is displayed as shown in FIG. 4(B), and at the next moment it is divided into word parts and displayed as shown in FIG. 4(C).

Then, the meanings of the displayed word parts are outputted in voice from the speaker 25 or the earphones in order from the left or right.

When the entire line has been output, a similar display and audio output of the meaning of each word part are performed for the next word, and when all of the words have been output, the above display and audio output are performed again randomly from the beginning. After repeating this for a preset number of times, the system returns to the idle state shown in FIG.

Finally, the operation when "Review" is selected will be explained with reference to FIG.

``Review J is rL/Tsu'/J
This is a mode for learners to check the learning effects by testing the results learned in the "Workshop" and "Workshop".

When this mode is activated, it automatically generates a random number, reads data for one word at random from the specified review block (consisting of Y words) from ROM pack 2, and creates a "Workshop" As in the case, the word is displayed on the LCD display 3 as shown in FIG. 4(B), and at the next moment, it is divided into word parts and displayed as shown in FIG. 4(C).

Then, according to certain rules, the correct meaning of each displayed word part is output aloud, or
Decide whether to output the incorrect meaning aloud.

In this example, depending on whether the word is displayed as an even number or an odd number, the correct meaning is output when the word is an even number, and the incorrect meaning is output when the word is an odd number.

Therefore, it is determined whether it is an even number or not, and if so, the meaning of each displayed word part is output one by one.2 If it is not an even number, a random number is generated again (the generated random number is first). If it is the same as the generated random number, try again), then use that random number to determine whether the number of parts of the read word is the same as the number of parts of the word being displayed, and if it is not the same, generate a random number again and repeat the above. Repeat the process 6. If the word parts are the same, the meaning of each word part is output as voice.

Then, have the learner judge whether or not each word part displayed matches the meaning of each word outputted by voice. If they match, press the YES button 11 in Figure 2, and if they are incorrect, The input is made by pressing the NO button 12.

Therefore, it is determined whether the YES button 11 or the NO button 12 is pressed within the set time, and if either button is pressed or the set time elapses, it is determined whether the answer is correct or incorrect. If the answer is correct, the correct answer number counter is incremented (+1).

Further, the result of the judgment as to whether the answer is correct or incorrect may be notified by a sound such as a different notification sound.

When the above processing is completed for all Y words included in this block, the correct answer rate is calculated from the number of words and the count of the correct answer counter, and it is displayed as a percentage on the LCD display 3. The correct answer rate is output as audio from the speaker 25 or earphone 26.

In this way, by repeatedly learning the word parts of each word and their meanings through display and audio, it will be memorized in the right brain, and even when a difficult word is presented, it can be divided into word parts, and each word part You will be able to understand the meaning of the word from the meaning of the word.

Therefore, by memorizing a small number of word parts, you can easily understand many words.

As ROM pack 2, there are 2 languages for English, 2 for Japanese, 2 for German, 2 for French, etc., and for each language, for each language, for beginners, intermediate, advanced, etc., or everyday terms, chemical terms, medical terms. , electronic terminology.

By preparing a variety of field-specific terms such as mechanical terms, political terms, economic terms, musical terms, etc., and making it possible to select and study them as needed, it can be used for an extremely wide range of vocabulary learning. .

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, by using the word learning device according to the present invention, it is possible to repeatedly learn the parts that make up words and their meanings through display and audio, and by memorizing this information, difficult words can be presented. Students will be able to develop the ability to understand the meaning of a word by dividing it into word parts and inferring the meaning of the word from the meaning of each word part.

Therefore, the efficiency of word learning is improved, and language skills can be significantly improved in a short period of time.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing the basic configuration of the present invention. Fig. 2 is an external perspective view of a word learning device showing an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration thereof, and Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration thereof.
The figure is an explanatory diagram showing an example of displaying words and word parts on the LCD display B, and FIGS. 5 to 8 are flowcharts showing each operation according to this embodiment. 1.Body 2.ROM pack 3...L
CD display 6...Learning mode selector 7...Number specification key group 9...Start/stop button 11...YES button 12...No button 20
...Key input section 21...cpu22...R
OM 25...RAM24...Speech synthesis section 25...Speaker 26...Earphone Figure 1

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A key input section, a display section, and an audio output section, information for dividing a large number of words into parts having meanings for each word, and information on the meaning of each part. The stored memory and the information about the word are read from the memory in accordance with the input from the key input section, and the word is divided into the parts and displayed on the display part, and the meaning of each part is outputted in the voice. 1. A word learning device comprising: a word part information output means for outputting word part information in the form of voice. 2. The word learning device according to claim 1, wherein the word part information output means reads out information from the memory, divides the information into parts, displays the words, and outputs the meaning of each part in audible words. an automatic word specifying means that automatically specifies words at random; a judgment input key that allows a learner to input a judgment as to whether or not each part of the displayed word matches the meaning of each part outputted by voice; and this judgment. A correct/incorrect judgment means for judging whether a judgment result obtained by input keys is correct or incorrect, and a learning result output means for displaying the judgment result or the correct answer rate based on the judgment result on the display section or outputting it by voice on the voice output section. A word learning device characterized by: