JPH0352482A - Picture/voice transmitter-receiver - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the information retrieval and transmission processing by providing a record reproducing means capable of recording or reproducing information such as an individual name, a company name, a telephone number and an address to/from a recording medium recording such information, and a means retrieving required information from the recording medium. CONSTITUTION:A means such as voice recognition or the like is used to reproduce a recording medium 9 on which information equal to or more than the contents recorded on a telephone directory is recorded, reproduced information is displayed on a monitor 3 and the displayed content is retrieved by voice input or key entry. When a telephone number is retrieved, the called party is automatically dialed and a dial signal is automatically sent. Since the recording medium 9 is an IC card or a floppy disk or the like, the recording medium is used in common by any picture/voice transmitter-receiver. Thus, the retrieval is attained according to the similar way by mounting the recording medium 9 onto other picture/voice transmitter-receiver. Thus, the information retrieval procedure or the transmission procedure is remarkably simplified.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to an image/audio transmitting/receiving device that transmits/receives images and audio. The present invention relates to an image/sound transmitting/receiving device having means for transmitting a signal.

[Prior Art] In an image/audio transmitting/receiving device such as a videophone, the search for the other party's telephone number can only be performed using a specific pre-registered telephone number.

In addition, in this case, calling the other party, selecting and transmitting an image, etc., were all performed by key operations provided on the main body of the device.

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] Therefore, if the telephone number is not registered and you do not know the telephone number of the person you want to call, you must look up the telephone number of the other party in a telephone directory or the like. This is extremely annoying.

Further, when performing a search, a telephone number registered in a telephone can only be used in that device, and other devices can only search for telephone numbers registered in that device. It is very troublesome to make a call to the other party as long as you have to operate the keys.

Therefore, this invention utilizes voice recognition etc. to playback, search, and
This solves the troublesome task of sending data by making it possible to send it.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a means for transmitting and receiving audio and capturing images for transmission, and a means for confirming and receiving the captured image information. A device that transmits and receives image information and audio information that is equipped with a means for displaying image information, such as an individual's name, company name, telephone number,
It is characterized by comprising a recording medium on which address information is recorded, a recording/reproducing means capable of recording and reproducing this information, and a means for searching necessary information from this recording medium. be.

[Function 1: Use voice recognition or other means to reproduce the recording medium 9 on which information equivalent to or greater than the content recorded in the telephone directory is recorded, and monitor the reproduced information (display device IJ) 3, and the displayed contents are searched by voice input or keystrokes.

When a phone number is searched, a call is automatically made to the other party and an automatic call is sent.

Since the recording medium 9 is an IC card, a floppy disk, etc., it can be commonly used in any image/audio transmitting/receiving device.

Therefore, by attaching this recording medium to another image/audio transmitting/receiving device, searching can be performed in the same manner.

[Embodiment] Next, an example of the image/sound transmitting/receiving device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1 when applied to a videophone.

FIG. 1 is a basic configuration diagram of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, j is a receiver for inputting and outputting voice.

Instructing to search for information such as a telephone number using this handset 1,
You can specify information that has been successfully searched.

2 is a video camera built into the main body of the device for capturing images for transmission.

3 is a monitor (display device!I) for checking images to be transmitted and for displaying received images.

4 is a memory for displaying audio and images.

The audio signal from the handset 1 is converted into a digital signal by the A/D converter N1l and then stored in the memory 4.
Also, the audio digital signal stored in memory 4 is
A conversion! 12, the handset 1 is converted into an analog signal.
supplied to

The image signal from the camera 2 is input into the memory 4 after being converted into a digital signal by an A/D conversion N13. memory 4
The image signal output from is converted into an analog signal by a D/A converter W14 and supplied to the monitor 3.

Reference numeral 5 denotes an operation section (keyboard), in which information search instructions, searched information specifications, etc. are entered, and telephone numbers and the like are directly entered using the numeric keypad ↓ of this operation section 5.

15 is a control unit with a built-in computer;
CPU16, program ROMI? and work RAM1
It consists of 8.

It is assumed that the program ROM 17 stores various control programs such as voice recognition processing, information search processing, sending {= processing, and monitor display processing. Therefore, the control section 15 performs various processes based on various types of information input from the memory 4 and the operation section 5.

Also, this fllJi! $1 part] 5 has a voice recognition function, recognizes the voice input from the receiver 1, and sends necessary commands to other parts.

7 is an interface for transmitting and receiving information with the outside.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a recording/reproducing device, which reproduces and records information on a recording medium 9 mounted thereon.

The recording medium 9 can be an IC card, a floppy disk, etc., and information such as the name, company name, telephone number, address, etc. of public institutions or individuals listed in the telephone directory is recorded on this medium. It is assumed that there is In order to make searching easier, the information is divided by region, occupation, etc.
New information can be recorded as needed.

Now, the image/audio transmission/reception S device 1 configured as described above.
The operation of 0 will be explained next.

Normally, a user can talk to the other party by picking up the receiver 1 and inputting the other party's telephone number using manual keystrokes from the operating section 5 or voice input from the receiver N1.

If the user does not know the telephone number and wants to search for the 'R call number, the recording medium 9 on which the desired telephone number is likely to be input is loaded into the recording/reproducing device 8.

Information retrieval instructions are given by manual input from the operating unit 5 or by voice input from the receiver l. This search instruction is recognized by the control unit 15, and if it is not recognized, the recording/reproducing device 8 is put into a reproducing state, the information on the recording medium 9 is reproduced, and this information is temporarily stored in the work RAM 18 via a dedicated path line 19. is memorized.

When all the information data is read out, the data is transferred from the work RAM 18 to the memory 4 and output to the monitor 3.

At first, an initial screen for searching as shown in FIG. 2A is displayed on the monitor 3, and input of search characters is instructed. This instruction may be given by voice in addition to being displayed on the monitor screen.

Then enter the information you want to search for using the keys or
Or input by voice. For example, enter a specific company name. Then, the telephone number associated with the company name is displayed on the monitor 3 (FIG. 2B). If there are too many matching items to display on one screen, divide them into several pages and display information such as how many pages there are in total and how many pages remain while searching, as needed. will be displayed.

To determine the phone number you need, select number 1 (N) in front of your name.
o), and by inputting this number using keys or voice, the telephone number is read out and transferred to the exchange 41 (not shown) via the interface 7 and the line. The call will now be made automatically.

Note that if you record search characters that are easy to understand on the recording medium 9 in advance for telephone numbers that are likely to be used frequently by individuals, you can quickly search for specific information using these search characters from now on.

Since the recording medium 9 can be used with another image/audio transmitting/receiving device having the same functions, information search and transmission processing can be performed in the same manner as described above.

If the user does not know how to use the device, the user issues an instruction from the operation unit 5 or the receiver N1, displays what he or she wants to know on the monitor, and then calls the operator by voice from the receiver 1. The operator can use the desired function by viewing the menu displayed on the monitor 3 and receiving explanations along with the instructions.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the configuration of the present invention, information retrieval and transmission processing can be realized with simple keystrokes or voice input, so information retrieval procedures, transmission procedures, etc. can be performed more easily than in the past. M can be significantly simplified.

Furthermore, since each individual has a recording medium for searching, it is possible to search in the same manner on any device having the same function, which is very convenient.

If you don't know how to use the device, the device provides explanations using images and audio, making it easy to use even for first-time users.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a basic configuration diagram of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a search. l ・ ・ 2 ・ ◆ 3 ・ ・ 4 ・ ・ 5 ・ ・ 7 ・ ・ 8 ・ ・ 9 ・ ・ 1 5 ・ ・ ・Telephone receiver・Camera・Monitor・Memory・Operation unit◆Interface・Recording/playback device・Recording medium・1i1J Headquarters

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A device for transmitting and receiving image information and audio information that is equipped with means for transmitting and receiving audio and capturing images for transmission, and means for confirming the captured image information and displaying the received image information. A recording and reproducing means capable of recording and reproducing information such as names, company names, telephone numbers, and addresses on a recording medium, and a means for searching necessary information from this recording medium. An image/audio transmitting/receiving device comprising: