JPH0613767U - Computer sewing machine capable of voice signal - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Structure] In a computer sewing machine, pattern selecting means K
A voice key 11 for setting whether or not the voice output at the end of the sewing of the sewing pattern selected by EYS is set to the operation mode, and a first count for performing a predetermined count in the voice output operation mode. Means 12 and second counting means 1 for counting up to a unique count value for each pattern when selecting the pattern
3, a voice data storage means ROM 5 for storing data such as voices individually related to each pattern, a voice output means 14 for voice output, and a center for performing these controls based on a voice control program. A computer sewing machine which is provided with an arithmetic unit CPU2 and is capable of voice cues. [Effect] In addition to the visual confirmation of the end of vertical reciprocating motion of the sewing needle, the sewing end of the pattern sewing can be identified not only on the auditory side by the voice cues related to the sewing pattern, but the end of sewing can be reliably determined. The effect of being able to perform sewing work with peace of mind and peace of mind by using voice cues is obtained.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a computer sewing machine capable of giving a voice signal by a voice related to a pattern selected at the end of pattern sewing to notify the end of sewing in the computer sewing machine.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In computer sewing machines of recent years, it has become possible to construct one sewing pattern using a large number of stitches, and many complicated and beautiful sewing patterns have been developed. In practical use, it is almost complete. However, on the other hand, with such a sewing pattern, it is difficult to understand the progress of dummy sewing during the sewing, and the end of the sewing may not be obvious.

Conventionally, in sewing with a sewing machine, in order to judge the end of one-point sewing or a single or combination pattern in which stop sewing is specified at the end of sewing, the vertical reciprocating motion of the needle of the sewing machine is perfect. It was done by visually confirming that it had stopped.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 When the end of sewing of the above-mentioned pattern sewing is judged by visually confirming the stop of the vertical reciprocating motion of the sewing machine needle as in the conventional case, the problem is particularly the case of the above-mentioned combination pattern. , When the sewing pattern is changed during the pattern sewing, the sewing machine user mistakenly decided that the sewing of all the patterns was completed, and tried to operate the presser foot or pull out the cloth from the sewing portion. In some cases, the sewing machine may start sewing the next sewing pattern that has not yet been sewn in the combination pattern, causing damage to the sewing machine needle or other unexpected accidents. Was becoming.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides, in a computer sewing machine, a voice output at the end of pattern sewing of a sewing pattern selected by a pattern selecting means KEYS in an operation mode or A voice key 11 for setting whether to set the non-operation mode, a first counting means 12 for performing a predetermined counting in the operation mode of the voice output, and a unique counter for each pattern when selecting the pattern. A second counting means 13 for counting up to a numerical value, a voice data storage means ROM 5 for storing data such as voices individually associated with each pattern, a voice output means 14 for voice output, and a voice control means. It is equipped with a central processing unit CPU2 which performs these controls based on the program, and at the end of the pattern sewing, a signal relating to the selected pattern is used to signal the end of the pattern sewing. There is provided a computer-sewing machine capable of speech cues configured to.

By providing such a computer sewing machine, in addition to the visual aspect of confirming the stop of the vertical reciprocating movement of the sewing machine needle as in the conventional case, the sewing end of the pattern stitching is not only the visual aspect but also the pattern sewing is performed. It is also possible to notify the end of the sewing from the auditory side by a voice signal, so that the sewing machine user can surely recognize the end of the sewing pattern.

[0007]

[Function of the device]

 According to the present invention, firstly, the sewing end of the pattern sewing can be identified not only by the visual aspect of confirming the stop of the vertical reciprocating motion of the sewing machine needle but also by the auditory aspect of the visual end in addition to the visual aspect. This enables the sewing machine user to make a reliable judgment as to the end of sewing, and can prevent the problem of erroneously determining the end point of pattern sewing as in the case of the conventional visual screen only. , There is an effect that the sewing machine work can be performed with peace of mind.

Secondly, since the voice cues at the end of sewing of the pattern sewing are composed of voices, onomatopoeia, etc. related to the sewn sewing pattern, the sewing machine user can enjoy the fun and sensation of playfulness not found in conventional sewing machines. While enjoying the appeal of appealing, it has the effect of making it possible to perform sewing with a rich feeling.

Thirdly, since the voice key for designating the voice output is configured to alternately set the voice output to the operation mode or the non-operation mode by the pressing operation, when the voice output is not required or at night. In the case where the voice output is in the way such as sewing machine work, the voice output can be set to the non-operation mode by the selection of the sewing machine user, which has the effect of improving the usability of the sewing machine.

[0010]

【Example】

 (1) Configuration of Control Unit of Computer Sewing Machine First, the configuration of the control unit of the computer sewing machine will be described with reference to FIG.

In the figure, the control section is roughly divided into a pattern control section A and a voice control section B. The read-only memory ROM [A] of the pattern control unit A is connected to the central processing unit CPU1 of the pattern control unit A, and further, the pattern selection means KEYS, the phase detection means PHASE, and various sensors SEN of the sewing machine. It is connected.

The read-only memory ROM [A] has a plurality of storage areas, and if they are shown as independent components for convenience, they store a program for controlling the computer sewing machine. It comprises a control program storage means ROM1, a pattern data storage means ROM2 in which sewing pattern data for pattern sewing of the sewing machine is stored, a display data storage means ROM3 in which sewing pattern display data is stored, and the like.

The central processing unit CPU1 is further connected with a liquid crystal display unit LCD as a display means via a display control circuit LCDC so as to perform various displays related to sewing and displays related to voice control which will be described later. Has become.

The amplitude stepping motor XM, the feed stepping motor YM and the sewing machine motor ZM are connected to the central processing unit CPU1 via the amplitude stepping motor driver XMD, the feed stepping motor driver YMD and the sewing machine motor driver ZMD in this order, respectively. It is connected. These various motors XM, YM, ZM and their drivers XMD, YMD, ZMD constitute drive control means 10 of the sewing machine.

The amplitude stepping motor XM and the feed stepping motor YM are provided to drive the sewing machine's amplitude and drive means of the feed device in synchronization with the upper axis synchronizing pulse from the phase detection means PHASE during operation of the sewing machine by the sewing machine motor ZM. It is controlled to form the selected sewing pattern.

The central processing unit CPU2 of the voice control unit B is connected to the central processing unit CPU1 via the bus lines BL1 and BL2 and the interface I / O, and is connected to the read only memory ROM [B]. Further, a voice key 11 is connected.

The read-only memory ROM [B] is provided with a plurality of storage areas, and if these are shown as independent components for convenience, they are voice control program storage means in which a voice control program is stored. It comprises a ROM 4, a voice data storage means ROM 5 in which voice data is stored, and the like.

By pressing the voice key 11, the voice output is alternately set to the operation mode or the non-operation mode. This is to cancel the voice output when the voice output is an obstacle, for example, when performing sewing work at night.

When the voice output is activated by operating the voice key 11, the first counting means 12 counts up to a predetermined count value, and the second counting means 13 determines the pattern selecting means KEYS. When the sewing pattern is selected by operating, the counting is performed up to a predetermined count value specific to the selected sewing pattern.

The count values by the first counting means 12 and the second counting means 13 are obtained when the pattern sewing is completed by the control of the pattern control section A and the stop instruction is issued from the central processing unit CPU1. First, the first count value which is the count value of the first counting means 12 is referred to, and when this counting is performed, then the second count value which is the count value of the second counting means 13 is referred to. Is referred to, and the voice data specific to the sewing pattern is read from the voice data storage means ROM 5 in correspondence with the second count value.

The voice data read from the voice data storage means ROM 5 is output to the voice synthesis conversion circuit 15 by the control processing of the central processing unit CPU 2, and the voice synthesis conversion circuit 15 receives the voice data and outputs the voice data D The signal is converted into an analog signal by -A conversion, and the speaker 17 is operated via the speaker driver 16 to output a voice signal. These voice synthesis conversion circuit 15 to speaker 17 constitute voice output means 14.

An example of voice output based on voice data stored in the voice data storage means ROM 5 is a voice output related to a sewing pattern as shown in Table 1 below.

[Table 1] For example, if the sewing pattern is "dog", it is one-one (voice of dog, or similar voice, onomatopoeia, etc.), and if the sewing pattern is "cat", pussy (voice of cat or similar voice, onomatopoeia, etc.) ), And in the case of a combination pattern, the sound is related to the last sewing pattern of the combination pattern.

In the present embodiment, the control system of the computer sewing machine is divided into the pattern control section A and the voice control section B as described above. For example, the voice control section B is incorporated in the pattern control section A. It is also possible to put them together and configure them as one.

(2) Description of Operation Next, the operation of the computer sewing machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the figure, Sn (n = 1, 2, 3, ...) Indicates the step of each process.

S1 After turning on the power of the sewing machine, the voice key 11 is operated in S1 to select whether or not the voice output is set to the operation mode at the end of the pattern sewing. To activate the voice output, the first operation of the voice key 11 changes to the operation mode, and the operation again changes to the non-operation mode. Thereafter, each time the voice key 11 is operated, the operation mode and the non-operation mode are alternately set. It

S2 It is determined whether the voice output is in the operation mode. If it is the operation mode, the process proceeds to S3, and if not, the process proceeds to S5.

On the S3 display device LCD, it is displayed that the audio output is to be performed. S4 The first counting means 12 counts up to a predetermined count value for audio output. This count value is the first count value, and when the first counting means 12 is not operated again, the first count value is held as it is.

On the S5 display device LCD, it is displayed that the voice output is not performed. S6 The pattern selection means KEYS waits for selection of a desired sewing pattern. When the sewing pattern is selected, the process proceeds to S7.

S7 A sewing pattern corresponding to the selected sewing pattern is displayed. Simultaneously with the display of S8, the second counting means 13 counts up to the count value specific to the selected sewing pattern.

S9, S10 Pattern sewing is executed by operating the start / stop key (not shown), and the pattern sewing is continuously executed until sewing is completed and it is determined in S10 that the sewing machine stop command has been output. .

The sewing machines of S11 and S12 are stopped, and the count value of the first counting means 12 is confirmed. If the first count value has been counted, the process proceeds to S13, and if not, this flow ends without outputting a voice signal.

S13 It is determined whether or not the voice key 11 has been re-operated during the pattern sewing. If there is no re-operation, the process proceeds to S14, and if there is a re-operation, this flow ends without outputting a voice signal.

S14, S15 The voice data designated by the second count value by the second counting means 12 is read from the voice data storage means ROM5, and the sewing is finished from the speaker 17 via the voice synthesis conversion circuit 15 and the speaker driver 16. The voice signal of is output.

As a result, the user of the sewing machine can surely identify the end of the pattern sewing not only by the uncertain visual confirmation of the stop of the needle but also by the auditory sense by voice in addition to the visual sense.

[0035]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, firstly, the end of sewing of the pattern sewing is not only based on the visual aspect of confirming the stop of the up and down movement of the sewing machine needle, but also the end of sewing is determined by the voice signal in addition to the visual aspect. Since it is possible to identify even on the auditory side, the sewing machine user can surely judge the end of sewing, and erroneously judge the end point of pattern sewing as in the case of the conventional visual surface only. In this case, the problem can be prevented, and the effect that the sewing machine work can be performed with peace of mind is obtained.

Secondly, since the voice cues at the end of sewing of the pattern sewing are composed of voices related to the sewn sewing pattern, onomatopoeia, etc., the user of the sewing machine can enjoy the fun and sensation of playfulness that conventional sewing machines do not have. While enjoying the appeal of appealing, it is possible to obtain the effect of being able to perform sewing with a rich feeling.

Thirdly, since the voice key for designating the voice output is configured to alternately set the voice output to the operation mode or the non-operation mode by the pressing operation, when the voice output is not required or at night. In the case where the voice output is a hindrance, such as when working on a sewing machine, the voice output can be set to a non-operation mode by the selection of the sewing machine user, and the usability of the sewing machine is improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 Functional block diagram for complaints

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control circuit

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the control of a computer sewing machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11 voice key 12 first counting means 13 second counting means 14 voice output means KEYS pattern selection means LCD display means PHASE upper axis phase detection means CPU2 central processing unit ROM2 pattern data storage means ROM3 display data storage means ROM5 voice data storage means

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] July 8, 1993

[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be corrected] Drawing

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[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

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Continuation of front page (72) Takayuki Kawasato 3-1-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Jamme Sewing Machinery Co., Ltd. (72) Hiroshi Sumiyoshi 3-1-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Jam's Eye Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Fumiko Horita 3-1-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Jam's Eye Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. (72) Satoshi Yoshino 3-chome Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo No. 1 Janomeno Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Reiko Abe 3-1-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo No. 1 Janomeno Sewing Machine Co., Ltd.

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A pattern data storage means for storing a large number of pattern data, a display data storage means for storing display data corresponding to these pattern data, and display data for the pattern selected by the pattern selection means. Control for controlling display means for displaying based on the above, and for reading pattern data of a pattern selected for each upper axis synchronizing pulse from the upper axis phase detecting means for controlling respective driving means of the needle bar of the sewing machine and the cloth feeding device. In a computer sewing machine including means, a voice key 11 for setting whether the voice output at the end of the pattern sewing of the sewing pattern selected by the pattern selecting means KEY is set to the operation mode or the non-operation mode, and the voice output. The first counting means 12 for performing a predetermined counting in the operation mode of the above, and counting up to a unique count value for each pattern at the time of pattern selection. A second counting means 13, a voice data storage means ROM 5 for storing data such as voices associated with each pattern, and a voice output means 14 for voice output.
And a central processing unit CPU2 that performs these controls based on a voice control program, and is configured to signal the end of the pattern sewing by a voice or the like related to the selected pattern at the end of the pattern sewing. A computer sewing machine capable of voice cues characterized by. 2. The computer capable of voice cues according to claim 1, wherein the voice key 11 is configured to alternately set a voice output to an operation mode or a non-operation mode by a pressing operation thereof. sewing machine.