JPH04222000A - Small sound recording device using semiconductor memory - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To realize the small sound recording device employing easy to use semiconductor memories so that no need to send the sound recording device itself while sending messages such as voices. CONSTITUTION:The small sound recording device main body 1 has internally stored plural number of recording chips 8. By moving an operation button 4 to an eject position, the recording chips 8, which are set in the main body 1, are taken out. A reproducing button 9 is placed on the chips 8. In the chips, a semiconductor memory, which records voice data, a voice synthesizer as a reproducing means, an amplifier which amplifies the output of the voice synthesizer, a piezoelectric type speaker and a paper buttery are installed. When the reproducing button 9 is pushed, the voice memorized in the semiconductor memory is reproduced from the piezoelectric type speaker.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a compact recording device using a semiconductor memory.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of recording apparatus has been constructed such that a recording medium such as a tape can be freely attached to and detached from the recording apparatus itself, which is equipped with recording and playback functions.

0003

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, when sending a message such as voice using this conventional recording device, it is necessary to make sure that the destination has the same recording device itself or that the recording device itself is not sent together. There was a problem that the message recorded at the destination could not be played back. especially,
When a semiconductor memory is used as a recording medium, recording devices are not widely used, and therefore, it is necessary to send the recording device together, which is inconvenient.

The present invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and when sending a message such as voice, there is no need to send the recording device itself together, and it uses an easy-to-use semiconductor memory. The purpose is to provide a compact recording device.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve this object, the present invention provides a compact recording device for recording audio, etc. on a semiconductor memory, which includes a main body equipped with a recording means for recording audio, etc. on the semiconductor memory; The device is detachably connected to the main body, and includes at least the semiconductor memory, a playback means for playing back audio, etc. based on data recorded in the semiconductor memory, and a power source for supplying power to the playback means. It consists of a recording chip and a recording chip.

[0006]

[Operation] According to the present invention having the above configuration, when the recording chip is removed from the main body and the recording chip is sent, the message recorded in the semiconductor memory is reproduced at the destination by the reproduction means provided in the recording chip. can do.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a compact recording device using a semiconductor memory, and a cartridge 2 capable of storing a plurality of recording chips 8 can be attached to a compact recording device main body 1 . A microphone 5, which also serves as a speaker, is installed at the end of the main body 1 to collect and reproduce sounds.

The operation button 4 is movably provided along the side of the main body 1, and when the operation button 4 is moved to the recording position, the recording injector 6 lights up. In addition, when the operation button 4 is moved to the eject position, Fig. 1 (
As shown in b), the ejection port 3 formed in the main body 1 is opened, and from there, the main body 1 is opened by the cartridge 2.
The recording chip 8 set therein can be taken out. Further, the operation button 4 has a playback position, a stop position, and the like.

Furthermore, an indicator 7 is arranged on the main body 1 to display the recording and playback time.

FIG. 2 shows a recording chip 8.
An adhesive tape 11 is attached to the bottom surface of the recording chip 8 in a circular shape for attaching it to other things.
The lower surface of 1 is protected by a protective sheet 12. Further, inside the adhesive tape 11, a large number of annular contact terminals 10 are arranged concentrically, and when the recording chip 8 is set in the main body 1, it makes electrical contact with the contacts 17 on the main body 1 side. Further, a playback button 9 is arranged on the top surface of the recording chip 8, and below the playback button 9, a semiconductor memory 13a for recording audio data, etc., an audio synthesis device 13b serving as a playback means for synthesizing audio based on the audio data, An integrated semiconductor 13 is disposed in which an amplifier 13c and the like that amplify the output from the speech synthesizer are integrated on one chip.

The piezoelectric speaker 14 is supported by the recording chip 8 by a support plate 15, and a paper battery 16 is disposed between the support plate 15 and the lower surface of the recording chip 8, and is connected to the integrated semiconductor 13, etc. It supplies electricity.

Next, the electrical configuration of the small recording device will be explained with reference to FIG.

Inside the main body 1, a voice analysis device 18a as a recording means for converting the voice input from the microphone 5 into digital data, a semiconductor memory 18b, and an output from the voice synthesis device 13b of the recording chip 8 are installed. An integrated semiconductor 18 in which an amplifying amplifier 18c and the like are integrated on one chip is arranged, and this integrated semiconductor 18 is connected to the integrated semiconductor 13 on the recording chip 8 side via a contact 17 and a contact terminal 10. The paper battery 19 supplies electricity to the integrated semiconductor 18 and the like, and the ejector 20 configured with a solenoid or the like is controlled by the integrated semiconductor 18.
When the operation button 4 is moved to the eject position, the recording chip 8 is ejected from the outlet 3 of the main body 1.

The operation of the compact recording device constructed as described above will be explained below. First, when the operating button 4 at the stop position is moved along the side of the main body 1 to the recording position, the recording injector 6 lights up and the recording mode is entered. In this state, the voice input from the microphone 5 is processed by the voice analysis device 18a of the integrated semiconductor 18.
The converted digital data is stored in the semiconductor memory 13a on the recording chip 8 side via the contacts 17 and the contact terminals 10. At this time, a large number of recording chips 8 are built into the main body 1 while being set in the cartridge 2, but the contact terminal 10 of the recording chip 8 located at the bottom of the cartridge 2 is connected to the main body 1 side. It is in a connected state with the contact 17, and therefore, audio and the like are recorded on the recording chip 8 below it.

When the operation button 4 is moved to the stop position, the recording injector 6 is turned off and recording is stopped.

When the operating button 4 is moved to the playback position, a playback mode is entered, and the audio recorded on the lower recording chip 8 is played back from the microphone 5. That is,
Voice is synthesized by the voice synthesizer 13b based on the digital data stored in the semiconductor memory 13a, which is input to the amplifier 18c via the contact terminal 10 and the contact 17, amplified, and output from the microphone 5. Therefore, the recorded content can be confirmed by the output from the microphone 5.

When the operation button 4 is moved to the eject position, as shown in FIG. 1(b), the ejection port 3 formed in the main body 1 is released, and the ejector 20 is operated to eject one part of the cartridge 2. The recording chip 8 located at the bottom is ejected from the outlet 3.

When the playback button 9 placed on the top surface of the recording chip 8 taken out from the main body 1 is pressed, the digital data stored in the semiconductor memory 13a is transferred to the voice synthesizer 13.
b, which is input to the amplifier 13c, amplified, and output from the piezoelectric speaker 14. As described above, in this embodiment, since the recording chip 8 alone has a reproduction function, it is possible to reproduce the audio etc. recorded on the recording chip 8 even when it is removed from the main body 1.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the main body 1 is used to record a message on the recording chip 8, and the recording chip 8 taken out from the main body 1 is removed from the protective sheet 12 and attached to an adhesive tape. 11 on the card 21, a message can be sent along with the card 21. Furthermore, when the recipient presses the playback button 9 on the recording chip 8, the message can be played back along with the card 21, increasing the effect. At this time, since the semiconductor memory 13a is used as the recording medium, the recording chip 8 can be downsized, and therefore can be used for various purposes other than the example shown in FIG.

[0021]

As is clear from the above explanation, according to the present invention, there is provided a main body provided with a recording means for recording audio etc. in a semiconductor memory, a main body detachably connected to the main body,
Furthermore, since the recording chip includes at least the semiconductor memory, a reproduction means for reproducing audio, etc. based on the data recorded in the semiconductor memory, and a power supply for supplying power to the reproduction means, When sending a message such as, there is no need to send the recording device itself together, and it is possible to provide a compact recording device using a semiconductor memory that is easy to use.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a compact recording device using a semiconductor memory embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a recording chip.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which a recording chip is attached to a card.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Main body 2 Cartridge 4 Operation buttons 8 Recording chip 11 Adhesive tape 13 Integrated semiconductor 13a Semiconductor memory 13b Speech synthesis device 13c amplifier 14 Piezoelectric speaker

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A compact recording device for recording audio, etc. on a semiconductor memory, comprising: a main body including a recording means for recording audio, etc. on the semiconductor memory; and a device detachably connected to the main body, and at least the semiconductor memory. A semiconductor memory comprising: a recording chip having a reproducing means for reproducing audio or the like based on data recorded on the semiconductor memory; and a power source for supplying power to the reproducing means. A small recording device using