JPH04150885A - Imitation sound reproducing toy - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To emit a sound memorized to imitate a voice of a shaped object by picking up sounds within a certain time with a microphone and converting the sounds to electric signals to input them to a first memory circuit and store them as a set of sounds. CONSTITUTION:When one approaches a small bird-shaped object 1, an input sensor 7 detects the one's approach to set a memory device to the stand-by condition. When one emits his voice under such a condition, the voice is picked up by a microphone 3 and a voice signal is inputted through an A/D converter 21 to a first memory circuit 9 to be stored. One time of conversation within 10secs for example is an unit. While all conversations A, B, C and D are once stored in the first memory circuit 9, only the conversations A and D for example among such conversations are inputted to a second memory circuit 11 by a random number circuit 10. The memories of the conversations A, B, C and D stored in the first memory circuit 9 are automatically extinguished after a certain time.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] <Industrial Application Field> This invention memorizes a number of sounds such as human conversation, and when a person approaches within a predetermined distance, the stored sounds are randomly stored. This invention relates to an onomatopoeic toy that reproduces onomatopoeic sounds of shaped objects such as animals.

<Prior art> There are various types of shaped object toys such as animals that incorporate memory devices and vocalization devices so that the stored contents can be emitted by voice, but in the conventional toys, the stored contents cannot be changed and are stored in advance. They were configured so that they could simply repeat what they had previously done, or even if they could change the memorized content, they would only reproduce it in the same order as they had memorized it. Furthermore, even if the object has the shape of an animal or the like, the sound emitted from the object is not a sound unique to that shaped object, but is a so-called electronic sound, or a sound similar to a human voice.

<Problems to be solved by the invention> As in the past, when the memory content cannot be changed and the voice is emitted only from the pre-memorized content, after repeating it several times, animals etc. The child will no longer be impressed by the talking of the shaped object toy, and will quickly lose interest. Furthermore, even if the memory contents can be changed, if the contents are only reproduced correctly in the order in which they were memorized, there will be a lack of variety, and as the contents are repeated, they will lose interest and become less interesting. It's put away. On the other hand, if the sound emitted by a toy shaped like an animal is unrelated to the type of object, the meaning of the toy shaped like an animal would be halved.

Means for Solving the Problems> Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, the onomatopoeia reproduction toy of the present invention collects sounds within a certain period of time with a microphone,
This is converted into an electrical signal and inputted into the first memory circuit to be stored as a set of sounds.The first memory circuit automatically erases the memory after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and selects any one of the memorized sounds. The second memory circuit retains the memory of a plurality of sets of sounds input from the first memory circuit until erased, and the sounds are stored in the first memory circuit and the second memory circuit. A voice storage/voice device that outputs multiple sets of sounds in an arbitrary order to a voice converting circuit and outputs them through a speaker is incorporated into an object of any shape, and an onomatopoeic sound resembling the voice of the object is created. , to emit the memorized sound, to be able to memorize multiple sounds, to be able to reproduce these in any order, and to emit the sound with a voice unique to that shaped object; A timer is connected to the second memory circuit, and the day is divided into several time periods, so that the memory input during a certain time period is played back during that time period, and the time when chatting is set. He made Obi engage in appropriate conversation.

Embodiment Next, an embodiment of the onomatopoeia reproduction toy of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. 1 is a shaped object in the shape of a small bird, for example, and it is arranged in a state where it rests on a stand 2. be. 3 is a microphone placed on the front of the bird's abdomen to record conversations spoken by humans, etc., and 4 is a speaker placed on the front of the bird's abdomen to emit audio. It is connected to the memory utterance circuit 5. Reference numeral 6 denotes a motor provided in the bird-shaped object 1, and is configured to be able to move the body, such as the beak and head, of the small bird-shaped object 1 by an arbitrary drive mechanism. Reference numeral 7 denotes an input sensor that detects when a human or the like approaches, and prepares to memorize human vocalizations. Reference numeral 8 is an output sensor that detects when a person or the like enters within a certain distance, and serves as a switch that outputs the stored contents as a sound. Incidentally, instead of providing the input sensor 7, when a sound of a certain level or higher is detected, the storage device may be automatically activated to store the sound.

Next, the voice storage utterance circuit 5 will be explained.

First, for memory, a person's voice or other noise is collected once, for example, within 10 seconds, using the microphone 3, and this is converted into an electrical signal and inputted to the first memory circuit 9, where it is stored as a set of sounds, for example, conversation sounds. . This storage time can be arbitrarily selected. This first memory circuit 9 automatically erases the memory after a predetermined period of time, and inputs the memory to the random number circuit 10.
Any one of the numbers stored by the random number circuit 10 is input to the second storage circuit 11. This second memory circuit 1
1 holds the memory of a plurality of sets of conversations input from the first memory circuit 9 until erased. Note that the input from the first memory circuit 9 to the second memory circuit 11 is that the sound of the - group is input to the first memory circuit 9.
When the sound is input to the second memory circuit 11, it is immediately inputted to the second memory circuit 11, but in some cases, after a plurality of sets of sounds are stored in the first memory circuit 9, it is inputted to the second memory circuit 11. You can do it like this. In any case, random number circuit 1
0, of the inputs to the first memory circuit 9, only arbitrary ones are input to the second memory circuit 11.

Next, the utterance outputs the conversation stored in the first memory circuit 9 to the memory retrieval circuit 12 and outputs the plurality of sets of conversations stored in the second memory circuit 11 to the memory retrieval circuit 13. And memory retrieval circuit 12.13
A trigger is given randomly from the time random number circuit 14, and a trigger is randomly given to the voice conversion circuit 15 from the memory retrieval circuits 12 and 13. Then, the sound conversion circuit 15 converts the signal into a sound (onomatopoeia) signal that resembles the tone of an arbitrary shaped object (in the illustrated example, a small bird), and the signal is output from the speaker 4 as sound.

16 is a confirmation switch that confirms the latest stored information in the first storage circuit 9, and 17 is an erase switch that erases the latest storage in the first storage circuit 9 and the corresponding storage in the second storage circuit 11. be.

18 is a reset switch for erasing the memory of the first memory circuit 9 and the second memory circuit 11. Reference numeral 19 denotes a number adjustment volume for setting the number of times an onomatopoeic sound is generated in a certain period of time, and by this, it is possible to set how many conversations are spoken in a certain period of time. Specifically, this means adjusting the number of conversations within a predetermined playback time by adjusting the blank time between conversations. 20 is a battery serving as a power source. 21 is an A/D converter, 22 is a D/A converter, and 23 is an amplifier.

24 is a timer that controls the second storage device 11, -
The day is divided into 6-hour units: morning, noon, evening, and night. For example, conversations memorized in the morning are oriented toward the morning, and when playback is performed in the morning, conversations from this morning time period are will be played.

That is, the second storage device 11 is divided into four storage parts corresponding to morning, noon, evening, and night, and the storage and playback of each time period is performed by the corresponding storage part.

This timer 24 may be provided, but in some cases it may not be provided. Also, it is free to decide how to divide -day.

In addition to the illustrated small bird, the shaped object 1 may be an animal shape such as a dog or cat (or a doll shape), or any other arbitrary shape such as a robot shape. All parts may be incorporated into the shaped object 1, but only the microphone 3, speaker 4, etc. can be incorporated into the shaped object, and the others are separated as arbitrary control devices, and input/output from the shaped object 1 to the control device can be done. may be performed wirelessly or the like.

Effect> However, when a person approaches the bird-shaped object 1 (for example, 6
(within 0 cm) The input sensor 7 detects that a person approaches and puts the storage device into standby mode. When a person utters a voice in this state, this voice is collected by the microphone 3, passed through the A/D converter 21, and is sent to the first storage circuit 9.
This audio signal is input and stored. For example, each conversation lasts within 10 seconds. For example, when a person says "Good morning," this is stored in the first memory circuit 9 as conversation A. Next, after a while, the person says, "It looks like it's going to rain today," and this is stored in the first memory circuit 9 as Conversation B. Then, after a while, the person says, ``Tomorrow is Sunday,'' and this is stored in the first memory circuit 9 as Conversation C. After another time, if the person says, "I'll be coming home late today," this is stored in the first memory circuit 9 as a conversation.

In this way, the conversation A is once stored in the first memory circuit 9.

All of B, C, and D are stored, but among them, for example, only conversations A and D are input into the second storage circuit 11 by the random number circuit 10. Then, the memories of conversations A, B, C, and D stored in the first verbal memory circuit 9 automatically disappear after a certain period of time. The time for automatic disappearance may be set arbitrarily, but for example, it may be made to disappear after one hour. This disappearance is made to disappear one hour after the input of each conversation, but in some cases, conversations A, B, C, and D disappear all together one hour after the last memory of the conversation. You can do it like this.

Incidentally, when the second memory circuit 11 is controlled by the timer 24, if these conversations A, B, C, and D are input in one time period, the second memory circuit 11 stores the same It is stored as a memory time period, but for example,
If Conversations A and B are input in the morning time, and Conversations C and D are input in the afternoon, each conversation is divided into one in the morning and one in the afternoon. It is stored separately in the second storage circuit 11. Then, when retrieving memories, the ones from that time period are retrieved and played back.

On the other hand, when the confirmation switch 16 is pressed, the latest conversation stored in the first memory circuit 9 is uttered from the speaker 4. This is to confirm that what has just been stored is input as desired. Further, when the erase switch 17 is pressed, the latest conversation stored in the first memory circuit 9 and the corresponding conversation in the second memory circuit are erased. This is for re-inserting what has just been memorized if it is not input as desired. Then, when the reset switch 18 is pressed, the first memory circuit 9
All conversations stored in the second memory circuit 11 are erased, and both memory circuits 9 and 11 are in a state where they are not stored at all.

Regarding the memory input to the first memory circuit 9, a plurality of conversations may be stored at the same time, or may be stored at intervals. When the memory of the first memory circuit 9 is inputted, the random number circuit 10 randomly inputs or not inputs the memory to the second memory circuit 11 each time. Therefore, the person who inputs the conversation does not know which conversation is stored in the second memory circuit 11 until the toy speaks. Therefore, even if conversations are memorized, it is not known what kind of conversations will be reproduced or how they will be reproduced.In this way, the number of conversations stored in the second memory circuit 11 can be increased by repeating input. I can go. The greater the number of conversations stored in the second memory circuit 11, the more variations can be made in the way the toy speaks, and the more the toy can enjoy various ways of speaking. Furthermore, if the second memory circuit 11 is controlled by the timer 24 and -day is divided into a plurality of time periods, it will be possible to enjoy the toy chatter with content appropriate for that time period. .

Next, in this way, the first memory circuit 9 and the second memory circuit 11
If a human approaches the toy (for example, within 2 meters) while the conversation is stored in the toy, the output sensor 8 detects the human's approach. If the conversation stored in the first memory circuit 9 remains, it is output to the memory retrieval circuit 12, and the conversation stored in the second memory circuit 11 is output to the memory retrieval circuit 13. In this example, it is assumed that all the memory in the first memory circuit has been erased, and conversations A and D are stored in the second memory circuit. Then, by a trigger from the time random number circuit 14, it is output to the audio conversion circuit 15, converted to an analog signal by the D/A converter 22, passed through the amplifier 23, and then, for example, the conversations A and D are outputted in the order of birdsong from the speaker 4. They play back and speak, or they speak in the order of conversation, A, or they speak in the order of conversation A, A or conversation, D.

Also, if the first memory circuit 9 also contains conversations A and B.

If the memory of C and D remains, time random number circuit 1
4, a conversation is randomly selected from conversations A, B, C, and D stored in the first storage circuit 9 and conversations A and D stored in the second storage circuit 11. The zero count adjustment volume 19 is output to the voice conversion circuit 15 and reproduced from the speaker 4 as a bird's voice (onomatopoeia).The length of the blank time between conversations is adjusted, and the conversation within the predetermined playback time is adjusted. Since the number can be adjusted, the conversation A is stored in the first storage circuit 9.

A total of six conversations, B, C, and D and conversations A and D stored in the second storage circuit 11 are played.The conversations are played back in any combination within a predetermined time with an appropriate blank time. do. Note that the playback may be continued as long as there is a person within the detection range of the output sensor 8. In this case, the number adjustment volume 19 simply adjusts the length of the blank time between conversations. It will have to be adjusted.

Note that instead of providing the a-force sensor 8, the forming object 1
A switch may be provided that will stop talking if you touch any part of the screen, and stop talking if you touch it again.

Simultaneously with this speaking, the motor 6 is activated, and the body of the bird-shaped object 1, including its head and beak, moves back and forth, left and right, or up and down.
It looks like the little bird is talking. Note that the shape object 1 is moved by the motor 6 not only in these parts, but any part may be moved in accordance with the shape object 1.

In this way, by increasing the number of conversations stored in the second memory circuit 11 and changing the blank time between conversations using the number adjustment volume 19 and appropriately adjusting the tempo of the conversations, various variations can be created. The bird's vocalizations can be made to produce a rich variety of vocalizations, and the bird's vocalizations are fresh each time, as it is difficult to know in what order to reproduce the memorized conversation.
It's interesting, and the fact that it speaks in a voice similar to that of a small bird, such as a mynah or a mynah, makes it all the more enjoyable.

Note that although the above description has been made using human conversation as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and any sound may be used. Therefore, it does not matter if it is just a layer of a song or what is called a sound.

<Effects of the Invention> As described above, according to the onomatopoeic toy according to the present invention, sounds within a certain period of time are collected with a microphone, converted into electrical signals, and inputted into the first memory circuit to create a set of electrical signals. This first memory circuit automatically erases the memory after a predetermined period of time has passed, and inputs any of the memories into the second memory circuit. The plural sets of sounds inputted from the first memory circuit are stored, and the plural sets of sounds stored in the first memory circuit and the second memory circuit are sent to the voice conversion circuit in an arbitrary order. However, a voice memorization device that emits this sound through a speaker is incorporated into any shaped object, and the memorized sound is emitted by onomatopoeia that resembles the voice of the shaped object. The content of the sound emitted by the animal can be easily changed, and the content of the sound emitted can be changed at random, so the fun continues, and the sound emitted can be made to speak in a voice that resembles the voice of the animal or other shaped object. , so it sounds like the shaped object is speaking according to its will, and by connecting a timer to the second memory circuit, the day is divided into several time periods, and the input is made during a certain time period. Since the memory of the playback is played back during that time period, the shaped object has the effect of making the toy even more interesting because it speaks in a way that is appropriate for that time period.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The drawings show an embodiment of the onomatopoeia reproduction toy according to the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a perspective view, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a voice storage and vocalization device. 1... Shape object 2... Stand 3... Microphone 4... Speaker 5... Voice storage vocal circuit 6... Motor 7... Input sensor 8... Output sensor 9. ...First memory circuit O...Random number circuit 1...Second memory circuit 2.13...Memory retrieval circuit 4...Time random number circuit 5...Speech conversion circuit 6...Confirmation switch 17 ... Erase switch 18 ... Reset switch 19 ... Number of times setting volume 20 ... Battery 21 ... A/D converter 22 ... D/A converter 23 ... Amplifier 24 ... Timer

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Sound within a certain period of time is collected with a microphone, converted into an electrical signal, and inputted into a first storage circuit to be stored as a set of sounds; The memory is automatically erased after the lapse of time, and any memory is input into the second memory circuit, and the second memory circuit stores the plural sets of sounds input from the first memory circuit until it is erased. , and outputs a plurality of sets of sounds stored in a first memory circuit and a second memory circuit to a voice conversion circuit in an arbitrary order, and utters them by a speaker. An onomatopoeic playback toy characterized in that a device is incorporated into an object of arbitrary shape, and the memorized sound is emitted by an onomatopoeic sound resembling the sound of the object. 2. A timer is connected to the second memory circuit, one day is divided into several time periods, and the memory input during a certain time period is reproduced during that time period. Onomatopoeia play toy. 3. The onomatopoeia reproduction toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the shaped object is an animal shape. 4. The onomatopoeia reproduction toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the shaped object is doll-shaped. 5. The onomatopoeia reproduction toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the shaped object is robot-shaped. 6. The onomatopoeia reproduction toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a sensor is provided at an arbitrary position of the shaped object, and when a person approaches within a predetermined distance from the sensor, the memorized sound is automatically emitted. 7. The onomatopoeia reproduction toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the mouth-corresponding part of the shaped object is movable by a motor, so that when an onomatopoeic sound is emitted, the mouth-corresponding part moves simultaneously.