JPH0398079A - Tape for question and its reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To increase the interaction with a user by recording a question, a message to a correct answer to the question and a message to an incorrect answer. CONSTITUTION:An identification signal A5 indicating the tape for questioning, a question signal A1, a signal tone and narration for a 1st question are recorded in order and the signal A1 indicates the recording position of the 1st question. Then a signal A3 or A4 showing an answer to the 1st question is recorded, the signal A3 corresponds to 'yes', and the signal A4 corresponds to 'no'. The incorrect answer message to be reproduced when a user's answer is incorrect and the correct answer message to be reproduced when the user's answer is correct are recorded together with a signal A2 indicating the recording position. Similarly, plural questions and correct and incorrect answer messages are recorded in order. Consequently, the interaction with the user is improved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a question tape on which various questions are recorded and a reproducing device for the same. [Prior Art] Traditionally, many commercially available cassette tapes have music recorded on them. Music can be enjoyed by simply playing these tapes continuously. On the other hand, on English conversation practice tapes, English and its Japanese counterpart are recorded sequentially on the same channel (track). Therefore, this tape is used by stopping playback at a predetermined position, rewinding it as necessary, and repeatedly playing back the same part. Furthermore, some cassette tapes have quiz questions recorded on one channel and the correct answers on the other channel. These tapes are meant to be enjoyed by listening to the questions and correct answers. [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, the recorded content of conventional tapes is simple as described above, and the playback device thereof is also one that the user can operate as desired. The present invention was made in view of this situation, and provides a question tape and its playback device that emphasizes interactivity with the user. be.

[Means to solve the problem]

The question tape according to claim 1 includes a signal corresponding to a question issued to the user, a first signal placed immediately before the signal corresponding to the question to indicate the recording position of the question, and a first signal corresponding to the question. a second signal representing the answer to the question placed behind the recording position of the corresponding signal; and a second signal placed behind the second signal.
A signal corresponding to the first message when the answer to the question is either incorrect or correct, and the other signal placed after the placement position of the signal corresponding to the first message when the answer is correct or incorrect. a signal corresponding to the second message when are characterized in that they are recorded sequentially and alternately.

The playback device according to claim 2 includes a signal corresponding to a question issued to a user, a first signal placed immediately before the signal corresponding to the question to indicate the recording position of the question, and a first signal corresponding to the question. A second signal indicating the answer to the question is placed behind the recording position of the signal, and a first signal is placed after the second signal indicating the answer to the question is either incorrect or correct.
a signal corresponding to the message corresponding to the first message, a signal corresponding to the second message when the answer is the other of correct or incorrect, which is placed after the position of the signal corresponding to the first message, and a second message corresponding to the second message. A third signal placed immediately before the position of the signal corresponding to the second message and a third signal placed immediately before the position of the signal corresponding to the second message are sequentially and alternately recorded to indicate the recording position of the signal corresponding to the second message. A playback device that plays back a tape, comprising: a drive mechanism that drives a question tape; a detection circuit that detects first to third signals; 2; a reproducing circuit for reproducing a signal corresponding to the message of 2; an input means for inputting an answer to the question reproduced by the reproducing circuit; and a control circuit that controls the mechanism.

[Effect]

In the question tape according to claim 1, signals corresponding to the question, a message when the answer to the question is accurate, and a message when the answer to the question is inaccurate are recorded. This allows different messages to be played in response to answers, increasing interactivity. Further, in the playback device according to the second aspect, for example, a yes or no answer is input to the question. When the answer is correct or incorrect, a message J% is played. Therefore, rather than just playing back the same message, which is one-sided, it becomes as if you are interacting with the playback device, which increases the fun. [Embodiment] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an embodiment of the reproducing apparatus of the present invention. In the figure, a device main body 1 of a cassette tape recorder as a playback device has buttons 5 for normal playback, recording, stop, fast forward, rewind, etc., as well as a yes button 2 used when playing a question tape to be described later. , a no button 3, a start button 4, and a jack 6. Note that these buttons can be placed not on the device main body 1 side but on the earphone 3 side as shown in FIG. 3.

In FIG. 3, 1l is a plug, which is fitted into the jack 6 of the main body 1 of the apparatus. One end of the operating section 12 is connected to the plug l1 via a cord 21, and this operating section 1
An earphone 13 is connected to the other end of the earphone 2 via a cord 22. The operation part 2 has a button l4 for turning the power on and off, buttons 15 to 17 that are operated for playback, fast forwarding, or rewinding, and a yes button 18, a no button 19, and a start button 20. ．． A yes button 18 and a no button 19 on this operation section 12,
The start button 20 is the yes button 2 on the device body 1,
They correspond to the no button 3 and the start button 4, respectively.

By fitting the plug 11 into the jack 6 and operating each button on the operation unit l2, the operation of the device main body 1 can be controlled, and the playback sound from the device main body 1 can be heard through the earphone 13. It is now possible to do this. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the device main body 1. In the figure, numeral 31 is a magnetic tape housed in, for example, a cassette half, on which predetermined signals are recorded, as will be described later. 32 is a magnetic head for reproducing signals recorded on the magnetic tape 31; 33 is a head amplifier for amplifying the output of the magnetic head 32 and outputting it to a reproducing circuit 34; The output of the reproduction circuit 34 is the earphone (or speaker) 1
3. 35 is a detection circuit that detects predetermined signals (signals Al to A6 to be described later) from the output of the head amplifier 33 and outputs the detection signal to the control circuit 36. 38 is the operation section 12
Alternatively, it is an input means consisting of various buttons, switches, etc. on the device main body l, and outputs a signal corresponding to the operation to the control circuit 36. 37 is a drive mechanism for driving the magnetic tape 31, and is controlled by a control circuit 36 comprising a microcomputer or the like. Reference numeral 39 is a display device, which performs a predetermined display.

FIG. 4 schematically shows signals recorded on the magnetic tape 31.

As shown in the figure, at the beginning of the magnetic tape 3t? An identification signal A indicating that the tape is a question tape is recorded. After the signal A, a question signal A1, a signal sound, and the narration of the first question are sequentially recorded. Signal A■ is a signal representing the recording position of the first question.

Following the narration of the first question, a signal A3 or A4 indicating the answer to the first question is recorded. Signal A
, corresponds to YES, and signal A4 corresponds to NO. An incorrect answer message that is played when the user's answer is incorrect is recorded next to signal A or A4. Next to the incorrect answer message, a correct answer message to be played when the user's answer is correct is recorded together with a signal A2 representing its recording position. Thereafter, a plurality of questions and their correct and incorrect answer messages are sequentially recorded in the same manner.

The signal As is an end signal recorded at the position where all questions have ended, and is added as necessary.

The signals A1 to A6 are, for example, 20 Hz or less, or 4
It can be an inaudible sound signal with a frequency of 0 KHz or higher, or a silent signal. Next, the operation of the apparatus shown in Fig. 1 will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in Fig. 5. First, when the magnetic tape 31 is attached to the device main body 1,
It is determined whether the playback mode has been set via the input means 38 (step S1). When the playback mode is set, the control circuit 36 operates the drive mechanism 37 and the playback circuit 34 to perform playback. At this time, the magnetic tape 31
is run by a drive mechanism 37, and the magnetic head 32 reproduces the recorded signal. The reproduction signal is supplied to the earphone 13 via the head amplifier 33 and the reproduction circuit 34, and a part of it is supplied from the head amplifier 33 to the detection circuit 35. When the detection circuit 35 detects the signal A, the control circuit 36
The detection signal is output to. The control circuit 36 is the detection circuit 3
5, and when the signal A is not detected, the normal playback operation is executed (steps S2 and S3). When signal A is detected, it is assumed that the question tape has been attached, and the following processing is executed.

Incidentally, instead of detecting the presence or absence of the signal A, a button that is operated when using the question tape may be provided on the apparatus main body 1 or the operation section 12, and the operation thereof may be detected.

When it is the question tape that has been played back, the detection circuit 35 then detects the signal Ae. At this time, the control circuit 36 controls the drive mechanism 37 to stop the magnetic tape 31 from running after a certain period of time has passed (steps S4 and S5).
By waiting for this certain period of time, the signal sound recorded after the signal Ae is played back and output to the earphone 13 via the playback circuit 34. As a result, the user hears a signal sound, for example, "beep". The magnetic tape 31 is stopped at a timing immediately after this signal sound is emitted. Next, when the user turns on the start button 4 or 20, the control circuit 36 again controls the drive mechanism 37 to run and reproduce the magnetic tape 51. As a result, the narration for the first question is played and output to the earphone 13 (step S7). After the reproduction of this question is finished, the detection circuit 35 subsequently detects the answer signal A3 or A4 for the first question. The control circuit 36 sets the read response signal (As in the embodiment) to a variable R (R=A3) (step S8). Next, it is determined whether or not the user has inputted an answer to the first question, and if the answer has not been inputted, the magnetic tape 31 is stopped until the answer is inputted (stenops S 9, S 1
0).

During this time, the user inputs the answer to the first question. At this time, if the first question is correct, the yes button 2 or 18 is operated, and if the first question is incorrect, the no button 3 or 19 is operated, respectively. When the yes button 2 or 18 is operated, A3 is set to the variable U, and when the no button 3 or 19 is operated, A4 is set to the variable U (step Sl
l). Next, the variables R and U are compared, and when they match (the answer is correct), the variable C is incremented by 1, and the magnetic tape 3l is fast-forwarded until the detection circuit 35 detects the signal A2 (step S12 to S1
5). Here, the variable C represents the number of times the answer to the question is correct, and is displayed on the display 39.

When signal A2 is detected, the magnetic tape 31 is switched to normal playback speed. As a result, a correct answer message is sent to the earphone 13 informing that the user's answer was correct.
The data is played back and output (step 816).

On the other hand, when variables U and R do not match (when the answer is incorrect), the magnetic tape 31 is run from that position at the reproduction speed. As a result, an incorrect answer message informing that the user's answer was incorrect is played back and output to the earphone 13 (steps S12, S16). When the message of correct or incorrect answer is finished, when all the questions are finished (when signal A6 is detected), the process is finished (steps S 1 7, S 1 8). If there are still questions remaining, the magnetic tape 3 process will be fast-forwarded.
When the signal A is detected, the playback speed is set, and after playing the signal sound, it is stopped (steps S18 to S21).
, S5). The second and subsequent questions are played in the same manner. [Effect of the invention] As described above, according to the question tape described in the claimed work, a question, a message when the answer to the question is correct, and a message when the answer is incorrect are displayed. Since it is recorded, different messages can be played depending on the answer, increasing interactivity. Further, according to the playback device according to claim 2, since a predetermined answer to a question is inputted and a different message is played in response to the answer, it is possible to enjoy the quiz in an interactive manner. , the fun increases.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the playback device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of an embodiment of the playback device of the invention, and FIG. 3 is the playback device of the invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the structure of the earphone and the operation part of one embodiment; FIG. 4 is a plan view illustrating the recorded contents of one embodiment of the question tape of the present invention;
FIG. 5 is a flowchart explaining the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2,18...Yes button, 3.19...No button, 4,20...Start button, 13...Earphone, 31...Magnetic tape, 34...Reproduction circuit, 35
...Detection circuit, 36...Control circuit, 37...Drive mechanism, 38...Input means.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A signal corresponding to a question issued to the user, a first signal placed immediately before the signal corresponding to the question to indicate the recording position of the question, and a recording of the signal corresponding to the question. The second mark, which represents the answer to the above question, is placed after the position.
a signal placed after the second signal and responsive to a first message when the answer to the question is either incorrect or correct; and a signal responsive to the first message. a signal corresponding to a second message when the answer is either correct or incorrect, and a recording position of the signal corresponding to the second message, which is placed behind the arrangement position of the second message. The third signal placed immediately before the signal placement position corresponding to the second message.
A question tape characterized in that the following signals are sequentially and alternately recorded. (2) A signal corresponding to a question issued to the user, a first signal placed immediately before the signal corresponding to the question to indicate the recording position of the question, and a recording of the signal corresponding to the question. The second mark, which represents the answer to the above question, is placed after the position.
a signal placed after the second signal and corresponding to a first message when the answer to the question is either incorrect or correct; and a signal corresponding to the first message. a signal corresponding to a second message when the answer is either correct or incorrect, and a recording position of the signal corresponding to the second message, which is placed behind the arrangement position of the second message. A playback device for playing a question tape, characterized in that a third signal placed immediately before the position of the signal corresponding to the second message is recorded alternately in sequence, said question tape. a drive mechanism that drives the; a detection circuit that detects the first to third signals; the questions and first messages recorded on the question tape;
or a reproduction circuit that reproduces a signal according to a second message; an input means for inputting an answer to the question reproduced by the reproduction circuit; and an answer input from the input means and a detection output of the detection circuit. and a control circuit for controlling the drive mechanism.