JPH04205017A - Keyboard - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To increase the speed of input operation and to reduce the fatigue of eyes by informing the depression of a key with its sound. CONSTITUTION:When a specified key (e.g.; 'Ka' Japanese syllabary) on a keyboard 1 is depressed by setting an input mode to the 'HIRAGANA' (round from of Japanese syllabary) or 'KANA' (square from of Japanese syllabary) input mode, the signal of the key is inputted as an address to the voice memory 51 of a voice synthesizer section 5. Thus, a generating section 52 generates the voice of 'Ka' and the voice is amplified by an amplifier 53, and further reproduced by a speaker 6. Accordingly, since the operator of the keyboard, by recognizing the generated voice, can confirm whether the depressed key in correct or not, at this time the operator need not confirm the display on a display unit 4.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a keyboard that notifies a pressed key by voice.

[Conventional technology]

A word processor displays the content entered on the keyboard on the display, and converts and edits the text while checking it. In particular, it is easy to edit freely, and it is easy to create the same or similar documents. Since then, it has become widespread.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, since this word processor requires the user to operate the keyboard when inputting information, it is difficult for ordinary people who cannot use blind touch to check the display on the keyboard's key tops, press the relevant key, and confirm this on the display. It is necessary to repeat the operation, and when further inputting an original, this original must also be read. As a result, the point of view constantly shifts between the keyboard, display, and document, which not only slows down work but also causes significant fatigue. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a keyboard that solves the above-mentioned problems by making a sound notification when a key is pressed.

[Means to solve the problem]

To this end, the present invention provides a keyboard in which a plurality of keys are arranged, a memory that stores a plurality of voice data corresponding to the arranged keys, and a memory that stores a plurality of voice data corresponding to the arranged keys, and a memory that stores a plurality of voice data corresponding to the arranged keys, and a memory that stores a plurality of voice data corresponding to the arranged keys, and a memory that stores a plurality of voice data corresponding to the arranged keys. The present invention is configured to include a voice generation section that generates a voice generated by the voice generation section, and a speaker that reproduces the voice generated by the voice generation section.

【Example】

Examples of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a word processor according to one embodiment. 1 is a keyboard with a plurality of numeric keys, character keys, function keys, and other keys arranged; 2 is a main unit that captures and processes the operation contents of keyboard 1; and 3 is an FDD that drives a floppy disk as an external storage device. , 4 is the main body part 2
This is a display that displays the processing details and processing results. In this embodiment, a speech synthesis section 5 and a speaker 6 are further provided in such a general word processor. The voice synthesizing unit 5 uses a key press signal of the keyboard 1 as an address to read out pre-stored voice data indicating the corresponding key from a memory (ROM etc.) 51, and generates voice according to the voice data read out from the memory 51. It consists of a sound forming section 52 that generates a sound signal, and an amplifier 53 that amplifies the generated sound signal. In this embodiment, when the input mode is set to ``hiragana'' or ``kana'' mode and a specific key (for example, ``ka J'') is pressed on the keyboard 1, the signal of that key is sent to the speech synthesis section 5 as an address. Since the input signal is input to the memory 51, the sound of "ka" is generated in the sound generation section 52, amplified by the amplifier 53, and then reproduced by the speaker 6. Therefore, the operator can confirm whether the pressed key was correct or incorrect by checking the generated sound, and therefore there is no need to check the display 4 at that point. In this way, it is possible to press the keys continuously and accurately while looking only at the keyboard 1 or while looking at the original, thereby reducing the movement of the viewpoint and improving the input speed. After completing the necessary input, the user performs kanji conversion and editing while looking at the display 4. Although the voice synthesis section 5 is connected directly to the keyboard 1 here, it can also be connected to the main body section 2. Also,
This keyboard 1 can be applied to any computer, not just a word processor. Further, the keys that generate sounds can be limited to only numeric keys and character keys, but even in the case of function keys, the function of the key can be notified.

【Effect of the invention】

As described above, according to the present invention, audible notification is provided for each key when the key is manually operated, so there is no need to look at the display during that time, improving input speed and reducing eye fatigue. . In addition, since the key force can be confirmed by voice, it can also be used as a keyboard for devices used by visually impaired people.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a word processor according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a speech synthesis section. 1.--Keyboard, 2.--Main unit, 3.--FDD,
4...Display, 5...Speech synthesis section, 6...
speaker. Agent Patent Attorney Tsuneaki Nagao

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) In a keyboard with multiple keys arranged,
a memory that stores a plurality of audio data corresponding to the arranged keys; a voice generation section that generates a voice according to the voice data read from the memory by operating a specific key; A keyboard characterized by comprising a speaker for reproducing audio.