JPH0554113B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Technical Field) The present invention relates to a learning device for learning by reproducing a storage medium containing learning content at a desired location.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, English conversation learning devices have been known that include a magnetic tape (storage medium) on which conversation contents are recorded, and a reproduction section that reproduces the stored contents of the magnetic tape into audio output.

According to such an English conversation learning device, a learner can study anywhere and at any suitable time.
Also, it is more economical than actually learning from a teacher. For this reason, the English conversation learning device described above has been adopted by many people these days.

However, in conventional English conversation learning devices, the playback unit is placed in a specific location and the learner sits in that location while learning, so the conversation can proceed regardless of the surrounding situation. For this reason, the learner does not have a sense of realism and is unable to learn the content of the conversation visually. Therefore, in real life situations, it is possible to reflexively recall what has been learned according to the surrounding situation.
The problem is that it is difficult to make full use of the information, and as a result, the learning effect is not sufficiently high.

(Object of the Invention) The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and its purpose is to provide a learning device that can give a learner a sense of realism and enhance the learning effect.

(Structure of the Invention) The present invention that achieves the above object includes a sensor for detecting a learner installed at a predetermined location, and a sound or sound/image generating section for outputting sound or sound/image to the learner. , a setting unit that sets a learning location and learning content at the location; a signal processing unit that generates a signal for outputting the learning content at the location where the learner is present based on the detection signal of the sensor; and a plurality of learning devices. The present invention is characterized in that it is comprised of a selective playback section that includes a storage medium on which content is recorded and outputs the learning content selected by a signal from the signal processing section to the audio or audio/image generation section.

(Embodiments) Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 1A to 1D are predetermined locations,
For example, a sensor for detecting a learner is a photoelectric switch installed at the entrance of a study, living room, bedroom, toilet, etc. The sensors 1A to 1D are configured to output a pulse signal having a width unique to each sensor installation location when a learner enters the setting location. Reference numeral 2 denotes a setting section which includes an operating device 3 for setting learning locations and learning items and transmitting setting signals, and a receiver 4 for receiving transmissions from the operating device 3.
The operating device 3 of the setting section 2 is a group of setting type selection switches.
5A to 5D (5A...for learning location setting, 5B...for learning item setting, 5C...for conversation speed setting, 5D...for setting number of conversations) and the contents of the item selected from the selection switch group are coded. A switch group 6 for specifically specifying, an operation switch 7 for transmitting the contents set by the switch group, a switch 8 (standby switch) for temporarily suspending or canceling learning, and a switch 8 (standby switch) for suspending or canceling learning midway. , a reset switch 9 for restarting from the beginning, a power switch 10A, and a timer 10B. 11 is, for example, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 12, ROM
(Read Only Memory) 13, RAM (Ramdam)
This is a three-signal processing section consisting of a microcomputer with 14 access memories (Access Memory), etc. The signal processing unit 11 stores the learning place code and the learning content code established by the operation of the setting unit 2 before the start of learning, and when a detection signal from any of the sensors 1A, 1B, 1C, or 1D is received. At this time, a signal is output for causing a selection/reproduction section 15 (to be described later) to select the learning content corresponding to the installation location of the sensor that outputs the detection signal. 15 is a player (however, it is not equipped with a final output means such as a speaker or CRT) for playing back a storage medium (normal tape, videotape, disk, etc.) 16, 17, 18 and switches the output signals of these players. A selection playback section consisting of a selection circuit 19 for selecting, 20 a CRT 21 and a speaker 2;
This is an audio or audio/image generating section consisting of 2A to 22C. The playback units 16, 17, and 18 are equipped with a large number of recording media that record learning content with learning items attached (the learning items serve as the starting points for extracting the learning content), and the selective playback unit 15 is equipped with a signal processing unit. Based on the signal from 11, the learning content is selected, and the selection circuit 19 is switched to connect to a designated audio or audio/image generator 20 device. Each device of the audio or audio/image generator 20 corresponds to each sensor. For example, CRT21
is at the setting location of sensor 1A, and also at the speaker 22
A, 22B, and 22C are sensors 1B and 1, respectively.
It is installed at the setting location of C and 1D.

Next, the operation of the conversation learning device having the above configuration will be explained.

The learner makes a learning schedule in advance, operates the controller 3 of the setting section 2, and stores the learning schedule in the RAM 14 of the signal processing section 11. FIG. 2 is a flow diagram showing the setting operation. The learner turns on the power of the controller 3 (30), turns on the learning place setting switch 5A based on the learning schedule (31), operates the switch 6 to specify the learning place (32), and turns on the signal. Processing section 11
(33). Next, turn on the learning item setting switch 5B (34), and input the learning item code of the content to be learned at the specified location to the signal processing unit 11 while operating the switch 6 (35, 3
6) (These learning location and learning item setting operations are performed while referring to the learning item/code comparison table shown to the learner in advance). Next, the learning number setting switch 5C is turned on (37), and the number of learning times for the set learning item is set first, and the signal processing unit 11
(38, 39), turns on the learning speed setting switch 5D (40), sets the conversation speed, and inputs it to the signal processing section 11 (41, 4).
2). Hereafter, the same operation is repeated for all the learning scheduled locations. Then, if necessary, set the learning end time for that day using the timer 10B (43, 4
4) (Use this when you need to finish your study midway due to guests or other requests.)

Each time the operation switch 7 is turned on in the above establishment operation, the signal processing section 11 saves the setting contents to the RAM.
to be memorized.

Next, the learner performs the movements in actual learning.
The process when entering the room where the sensor 1B is installed will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. Sensor 1B
When detecting a learner's entry into the room, the signal processing unit 11
inputs the detection signal (50), and the ROM13
Based on the program stored in the , the sensor that outputs the detection signal is determined to be sensor 1B, and the memory contents corresponding to sensor 1B (establishment location code of sensor 1B and learning item code at that location)
is called from RAM14 and output (51, 5
2). With this output signal, a regenerator equipped with a storage medium storing learning content corresponding to the learning item;
For example, by connecting the regenerator 16 and the speaker 22A,
Operate the regenerator 16 (54) and turn on the speaker 22A.
Outputs conversation audio at the set speed.
Therefore, the learner can start learning at the location where the sensor 1B is set. If the standby switch 8 or reset switch 9 is not operated during learning (5
5, 56), the regenerator 16 continues to operate until the learning content being executed is completed (57). If the number of times of learning is one (58), the signal processing unit 11 outputs an operation stop signal and stops the operation of the regenerator 16 (59). If the number of learning times is multiple, return the storage medium to the starting position (60) and start the regenerator 1 again.
6 is operated (54). On the other hand, when a situation occurs during learning that forces the learning to be interrupted, when the standby switch 8 is turned on (55), the regenerator 1
6 stops operating until the standby switch 8 is turned off (62, 63). Also, when you leave the room while studying and plan to return soon, if you turn on the reset switch 9 before leaving the room, the regenerator 1
6 returns the recording medium to the starting position and stops the operation (60). Then, when the learner returns to the room and turns off the reset switch 9 (61), learning can be resumed from the beginning (54). When the learner finishes learning in that room and moves to another location, the signal processing unit 11 performs the same operation as described above based on the detection signal of the sensor from the new location, and the learning content is adapted to that location. is output from the generation unit 20 as audio or audio/image layer.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, the same symbols as in FIG. 1 are used with the same meaning, and the explanation here will be omitted.

Reference numeral 70 denotes an audio input section consisting of microphones 71A to 71D, a selection circuit 72, and an analog/digital conversion circuit 73. Microphone 71A,
71B, 71C, and 71D are the CRT 21 and speaker 22 of the audio or audio/image generator 20, respectively.
It is installed corresponding to A, 22B, 22C,
a selection circuit 72 controlled by the signal processing unit 11;
It is configured to be connected to the signal processing section 11 via an analog/digital conversion circuit 73 or the like. 7
4 is an analog-to-digital conversion circuit for inputting the output signal of the selection reproduction section 15 to the signal processing section 11 via the selection circuit 19 (in this case, the output signal is stored in the storage medium by the signal of the signal processing section 11, which will be described later). ) The signal processing unit 11 functions in the same manner as in the embodiment described above, but in addition, it compares the answer signal recorded in the storage medium of the selection reproduction unit 15 and the audio signal of the audio input unit, and determines whether the learning content is correct or incorrect. It also functions to output a judgment signal. 75 is a transmitter that transmits the above-mentioned correctness determination signal, and 76 is a display unit that receives and displays the transmitted signal from the transmitter 75 (in this embodiment, the setting unit 2 is connected to the operation unit 3, the receiver 4, and the transmitter). vessel 76
). That is, the conversation learning device having the configuration shown in FIG. 4 includes a voice input section 70, a signal processing section 11,
(Equipped with a learning content correctness determination system consisting of an input system (converter 74) of the selection reproduction section 15 and a setting section 2 (transmitter 75, display section 76, etc.).

In such a conversation learning device, the operations performed prior to learning are as shown in the flow chart shown in FIG. Further, during learning, the operation is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 3, and when the learner inputs an answer via the voice input section 70, the signal processing section 11
Based on the program stored in the ROM 13, the answer part (answer signal) of the storage medium of the selection playback section 15 is compared with the learner's answer input from the voice input section 70, and a correct/incorrect determination signal is outputted to the setting section. 2
drive the display section 76 of. For this reason, learners
You can proceed with your studies while checking your level of mastery of the learning content.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, if the behavior pattern of the learner is determined, the sensors 1A to 1D may output signals that do not include components indicating their installation locations. In this case, the learning content may be set from the setting unit 2 according to the order in which the learners enter the room. Further, the setting section 2 may be of a wired type instead of a wireless type, and the sensor may be other than a photoelectric switch, such as a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, etc. Furthermore, an audio or audio/image generator 20
may be a device that moves with the learner, for example, a headphone type device (wired or wireless) (if a microphone is included, it may be integrated). In this case, one audio or audio/image generator 20 is sufficient. Furthermore, if a response from the learner is not required, the setting section 2 can be configured integrally with the signal processing section 11. Furthermore, the learning content is not limited to conversation such as English, but may also include content on acquiring specialized knowledge.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, according to the learning device of the present invention, based on the detection signal from the learner detection sensor installed at a predetermined location, it is possible to learn with learning content appropriate to the location. This allows learners to learn with a sense of realism. Therefore, in a real life setting, learning can be done according to the surrounding situation, and the learning effect can be fully demonstrated.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
3 and 3 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention. 1A to 1D...Learner detection sensor, 2...
Setting section, 5A to 5D... Setting type selection switch group, 6... Switch for specifying specific content, 7...
...Operation switch, 8...Standby switch, 9
...Reset switch, 10A...Power switch, 10B...Timer, 11...Signal processing section, 1
5...Selection playback unit, 20...Audio or audio/image generation unit, 70...Audio input unit.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A learner detection sensor installed at a predetermined location, a voice or voice/image generator for outputting voice or voice/image to the learner, and setting of the learning location and learning content at the location. The signal processing unit includes a setting unit, a signal processing unit that generates a signal for outputting the learning content at the location where the learner is present based on the detection signal of the sensor, and a storage medium storing a plurality of learning content. 1. A learning device comprising: a selection playback section that causes the audio or audio/image generation section to output selected learning content based on a signal from the audio/video generating section.