JPH05134700A - Voice recording and reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the voice recording and reproducing device being small in size and light in weight and operated stably, in which all of recording and reproducing functions are integrated into an installing part to an ear by using an IC memory for a recording medium of a voice. CONSTITUTION:A recording/reproducing part B is loaded with an electronic circuit for recording and reproducing a voice, an electronic circuit board constituted of an IC memory, etc., a loudspeaker (vibrating body) 5, a power source 4, a reproducing button 2, etc. A snap fit 1 is installed by plural pieces in the periphery of an installing part A, has a function for joining the installing part A and the recording/reproducing part B, and is formed integrally. Also, this device is constituted so that the installing part A and the recording/reproducing part B can be attached and detached easily. As for a reproducing button 2 being one of operating buttons, a voice is reproduced by pushing its button, and as for a label 3, a title, etc., of the voice contents mentioned in an IC memory are annexed in accordance with necessity. In such a way, by using an IC memory for a recording medium of a voice, and integrating recording and reproducing functions into an installing part to an ear, the recording and reproducing device becomes small in size and light in weight.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device which is used by being directly worn on the ear and used for recording and reproducing voice in an IC memory.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for recording (recording) and reproducing voice, voice is recorded and reproduced by a magnetic head while running a magnetic tape at a constant speed. In addition, as a widely distributed and played back recorded one, recently, a recorded disc like a compact disc is rotated at a constant speed,
It is well known that laser light is emitted to reproduce sound. All of these have a recording medium that can be exchanged, can reproduce various sounds, can drive a motor and an electronic circuit with a battery, are small in size, and are configured to be convenient for carrying. There is also. However, even this miniaturized recording / reproducing apparatus has a structure in which the recording / reproducing apparatus is connected to the earphone speaker mounted on the ear by a wire.

[0003]

The conventional audio recording / reproducing apparatus described above requires mechanical driving such as constant speed running of the magnetic tape and rotation of the record board. For this reason, the mechanism of the device becomes complicated and heavy, there is a problem in stability, and there are problems that power consumption and miniaturization are limited. In addition, there is a problem that the size of a magnetic tape cassette or a record board, which is a recording medium, is limited and the size cannot be made smaller.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made for the purpose of solving the above problems, in which an IC memory capable of recording and reproducing voice is replaceable, and the IC memory is driven and the voice is recorded. A voice recording / reproducing apparatus characterized in that a circuit necessary for reproduction, a power supply, and a speaker are incorporated in an ear mounting portion, and the ear mounting portion and the sound recording / reproducing portion can be separated. The audio recording / reproducing apparatus described above, which is characteristic.

[0005]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 (A) is a perspective view showing the overall structure of the present invention, FIG. 1 (B) is a sectional view thereof, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic circuit.

In the figure, A is a mounting part for the ear, and is shaped to fit into the ear. Reference numeral B denotes a recording / reproducing unit, which is equipped with an electronic circuit for recording and reproducing voice, an electronic circuit board 10 including an IC memory, a speaker (vibrating body) 5, a power source 4, a reproducing button 2 and the like. .. 1 is a snap fit and a plurality of parts are installed around the mounting part A.
And the recording / reproducing section B are joined together to form one unit.
Further, the mounting section A and the recording / reproducing section B can be easily attached and detached. Reference numeral 2 is a reproduction button, which is one of the operation buttons, and the sound is reproduced by pressing this button. Of course,
Other than reproduction, similar operation buttons for recording, stopping, fast-forwarding, etc. are installed as necessary. Reference numeral 3 is a label to which a title or the like of the audio content recorded in the IC memory is attached if necessary.

As shown in FIG. 2, an electronic circuit for recording and reproducing has a ROM 13 and a RAM 1 as an IC memory on a circuit board 10.
2. A driver 14 that converts and amplifies recorded voice (information) into a voice signal, and a control IC 11 that controls the entire electronic circuit are mounted. The reproduction button 2, the power source 4, the external input terminal 6, and the speaker 5 are connected to the periphery of the circuit board 10 to form an electronic circuit. It is effective to use a small rechargeable battery as the power source. One of the IC memories, the RAM 12, is used to record a voice input from a microphone or the like connected to the external input terminal 6. And even if the power is turned off,
It is effective to prepare a backup power source (battery) or use a flash IC memory so that the recorded sound is not erased. The other IC memory ROM 13 has voice recorded and played back in advance, but this IC memory ROM 13 has an easily replaceable structure, and the IC memory ROM 13 storing voice is widely distributed and used. There is also a method. These IC memories are used when the device is not equipped with the IC memory ROM 13 and only the RAM 12 is used to record and reproduce voice, or when the IC memory RA is used.
If you want to use only ROM13 without using M12 as a read-only device, or if you have both IC memory RAM12 and ROM13 as a device with all the functions, etc. It is possible to configure a playback device. Further, as a reproduction-only device, an IC memory ROM 13 in which voices are recorded in advance is incorporated in the device, and a sticker showing a recording title (contents) is attached to the label 3 described above, which is used as abandoned after use. It is also possible to collect and re-use by replacing the ear attachment A.

The above is the basis of the present invention, but another embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment according to the present invention. In FIG. 3, parts having the same functions as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same symbols. FIG. 3 shows a separation type mounting section A'only including an earphone speaker to be worn on the ear and a voice recording / reproducing section separated.
It is composed of a separation type recording / reproducing section B ′, and the separation type mounting section A ′ and the separation type recording / reproducing section B ′ are connected by an electric wire W. The separable recording / reproducing unit B ′ is shaped so as to be worn on the ear, and the separable mounting unit A ′ uses only a small and lightweight earphone speaker inserted into the ear canal so that the burden on the ear can be reduced.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a third embodiment according to the present invention. FIG. 4 shows a so-called headphone type, which is composed of binaural speaker units 7a and 7b and an arm unit 8 supporting the speaker units 7a and 7b. The arm unit 8 has a battery and an IC memory RA.
Since M12 and ROM13 can be installed additionally, long-time operation is possible.

[0010]

As described above, in the conventional audio reproducing apparatus, the mechanical driving mechanism is always required. Therefore, there are problems such as a reduction in power consumption and a limit to downsizing of the device. However, by using an IC memory as a voice recording medium of the present invention, all of these problems are solved, and a compact, lightweight and stable voice recording / reproducing device that incorporates all the recording / reproducing functions in the ear attachment part. The equipment can now be provided. Further, even if the ear mounting part is provided separately, the recording / reproducing part can be made compact and lightweight.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view and a sectional view of an ear mounting portion of a sound recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic circuit.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an ear mounting unit and a reproducing unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the third embodiment according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Snap fit 2 Playback button 3 Label 4 Power supply 5 Speaker 6 External input terminal 7a, 7b Binaural speaker section 8 Arm section A Mounting section B Recording / reproducing section A'Separable type mounting section B 'Separate recording / reproducing section W Electric wire

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An IC memory capable of recording and reproducing voice is replaceable, and a circuit, a power supply, and a speaker required for driving the IC memory and recording and reproducing voice are incorporated in a mounting portion to the ear. Audio recording / playback device. 2. The audio recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the ear wearing part and the audio recording / reproducing part are separable from each other.