JPH07110694A - Speech generating device with display part - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make the device compact, lightweight, and inexpensive and facilitate the installation by detecting a human body which approaches the device by a cds element, and outputting a stored synthesized speech through a speaker. CONSTITUTION:This device is equipped with the display part 2 which is provided on the entire front surface of a housing 1 formed almost in a flat shape and can freely be mounted with display paper 4 for various characters, the speaker 34 for speech generation which is provided on the reverse surface of the housing 1, the cds element 30 which is provided in the housing 1 and detects illuminance in the place where the housing 1 is installed, and a speech synthesizing circuit 40 which is provided in the housing 1 and detects the human body approaching the installation place from variation in the illuminance obtained by the cds element 30 and outputs the previously stored synthesized speech from the speaker 34. Then the cds element 30 detects the human body approaching the device 1 from the variation in the illuminance and outputs the synthesized speech, stored in the speech synthesizing circuit 40, through the speaker 34. This speech corresponds to the contents of the display paper 4 provided at the display part 2 and the attention of the approaching person can be attracted to the contents of the display paper 4.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a voice generating device with a display unit for advertising products and for providing guidance.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a voice generating device has been used as an advertisement for a product placed in a store or the like. This voice generating device is provided with a display section for product advertisement, and this display section is provided with advertisement characters for advertisement, photographs, etc., and advertises the product by voice, music, etc. . Therefore, the device is placed near the product.

Specifically, when a purchaser tries to pass through the place where the product is installed, the infrared sensor of the device detects the human body and generates a predetermined voice or the like for a predetermined period of time to advertise the product. It is configured.

[0004]

However, the conventional exhibition voice generator is expensive. That is, since the infrared sensor is used for detecting the human body, the cost becomes high. Further, in order to obtain a predetermined advertising effect, a large-sized display section is provided separately from the device, and the entire device is enlarged.

For this reason, the installation location of the device is limited, and installation may not be possible unless the installation space for the product is reduced. If there is no space for displaying the product or if the product is densified, the device cannot be installed. Further, since the device is heavy and large, it was not possible to easily move the device to another place after the device was once installed. For example, the exhibition space includes floors, walls, shelves, spilled shelves, furniture, ceilings, and the like. When a product for advertising is changed, the installation location is often changed at the same time.

By the way, as a method of detecting a human body in a store, besides the accurate detection of infrared rays emitted by the human body by the infrared sensor, a simple method can be performed only by detecting an increase or decrease of light in the detection range. it can. This can be said, for example, because it is not necessary to detect a human body after the store is closed and the lighting in the store is dark, and the detection by infrared rays is not necessary.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and can be manufactured in a compact structure, a light weight, and a low cost with a simple structure, and can be easily installed at any place to obtain a desired advertising effect. It is an object of the present invention to provide a sound generating device with a display unit that can perform display and sound generation by the display unit.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a voice generating device with a display unit of the present invention is provided on the entire front surface of a casing 1 formed in a substantially flat shape, and display paper for various characters and the like. 4, a display unit 2 which can be mounted freely, a speaker 34 for sound generation provided on the back surface of the housing 1, and an illuminance at a location where the housing 1 is installed, which is provided inside the housing 1. cds
An element 30 and a voice synthesizing circuit 40 that is provided in the housing 1 to detect a human body approaching the installation location by a change in illuminance by the cds element 30 and output a prestored synthetic voice from the speaker 34. It is characterized by having.

A holder 20 formed in a substantially L-shape
However, by being configured to be attachable to and detachable from the casing 1, the casing can be held upright or hooked to a shelf or the like.

[0010]

The cds element 30 detects a human body approaching the apparatus 1 due to a change in illuminance, and the synthesized voice stored in the voice synthesis circuit 40 is output via the speaker 34. This voice corresponds to the content of the display paper 4 provided on the display unit 2, and allows the approaching person to pay attention to the content of the display paper 4. Since the display unit 2 is provided on the entire front surface of the housing 1, the display unit 2 can display the maximum size of the device 1. Further, the display unit 2 and each component for generating sound are all incorporated in the device 1, can be formed in a compact size, and can be attached to any place. Case 1
If the holder 20 is used, the installation place can be made wider.

[0011]

1 is a front view showing a voice generating apparatus with a display unit according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a top view thereof, FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 4 is a side view thereof. As shown in the figure, the device (housing) 1 is formed in a flat shape, and a display section 2 having a predetermined vertical width and a predetermined horizontal width is provided on the front surface.

The display unit 2 is provided with a transparent cover 3, and the projecting pieces 3a of the transparent cover 3 can be engaged with the engaging holes 2a and 2b provided at the upper and lower ends of the display unit 2. Therefore, a display character 4 or a display paper 4 such as a photograph can be inserted into the display portion 2, and the surface is protected by the transparent cover 3.

A light detection hole 5 and an LED hole 6 are provided in the lower center of the front of the device 1. Inside the light detection hole 5, cd
The s-element 30 is provided to detect the illuminance at the installation location of the device 1 and output a detection signal to the built-in sound generation circuit. Also,
An LED 31 is provided in the LED hole 6 and emits light in response to the output of the detection signal corresponding to the change in illuminance. A light detection hole 7 is opened in the upper front portion of the device 1, and a power saving optical sensor 36 is provided.

A battery cover 8 is detachably provided on the back surface of the apparatus 1. A battery for driving the sound generating circuit is provided inside. A hole 9 for a stand is opened at the bottom of the battery lid 8.

A plurality of through holes 1 are provided on the back surface of the device 1.
0 is opened, and a speaker 34 for sound generation of a sound generation circuit is provided inside. Further, on the upper part, a hole 11 for a volume 32 for adjusting the volume of the speaker and a cd
The hole 12 for operating the volume 33 for sensitivity adjustment of s30 is provided.

A power switch 14, a recording button 15, and a microphone hole 16 of the device 1 are provided on the lower portion of the back surface of the device 1. In the microphone hole 16, a microphone 35 for recording the voice for the voice generating circuit is provided, and the voice for a predetermined period is stored by pressing the recording button 15.

Further, an engagement groove 17 having a predetermined width is opened at an upper position as viewed from the rear surface of the apparatus 1 to engage and hold the holder 20. On the upper surface of the device 1, a step portion 18 that is one step lower is formed corresponding to the width of the engagement groove 17, and a slot 18a for screwing is formed in the step portion 18.

Further, on the bottom surface of the device 1, leg portions 19 are formed so as to project at two side portions, and the leg portions 19 are inclined by a predetermined degree when viewed from the side, and the device 1 is inclined rearward. Hold in the state. A connector 27 for an AC power source is provided on the side surface of the device.

The holder 20, as shown in the perspective view of FIG.
The upper surface 20a has a mounting hole 21 and the rear surface 20b has a locking hole 22. A rayon non-woven fabric 23 is stretched on one surface of the holder 20.

As shown by the solid line in FIG. 4, the holder 20 has the upper surface 20a inserted into the engaging groove 17 and the apparatus 1
The mounting holes 21 are located in the long holes 18a of the above and are fixed by screws. As a result, the device 1 can hold the back surface 20b by hooking it on the spilled portion of the shelf or the like. Further, the locking hole 22 of the back surface 20 can be retained by hooking it on a screw such as a wall.

The holder 20 can also be provided in the lower part of the device 1 as shown by the one-dot chain line in FIG. 4, in which case the mounting hole 21 on the upper surface 20b is positioned in the stand hole 9 on the rear surface of the device 1. By fixing with screws, the holder 20
This allows the device 1 to be held upright on a horizontal surface. At this time, the device 1 can be tilted backward by a predetermined angle due to the inclination of the holder 20.

Next, FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the voice generating circuit. The cds 30 detects the illuminance of the place where the device 1 is installed and inputs it to the voice synthesis circuit 40. At this time, the sensitivity adjuster 33 is adjusted according to the brightness of the installation location. If there is a change in the detection signal, the voice synthesizing circuit 40 reads the sound source data stored in advance in the ROM 41, performs voice synthesizing processing, and adjusts the volume control 32.
Is output from the speaker 34 as a synthesized voice for a predetermined period of time via. A predetermined interval is provided from the first voice generation to the next voice generation.

The detection of the illuminance change in the voice synthesis circuit 40 can be made variable with the average sensitivity level of the illuminance as a threshold value, and when the illuminance change occurs with respect to this threshold value, it is output. It is possible to deal with the brightness of the installation location of 1, and optimally detect the human body. When the illumination of the installation location itself is turned off, the power-saving optical sensor 36 detects that the illuminance is below a predetermined illuminance (20 lux), and the power of the device 1 is turned off. As a result, it is possible to prevent the device 1 from malfunctioning in an unattended store, and it is possible to suppress extra power consumption. That is, this device 1 has a dark current of 5 mA when it is not operating, and can cut it.

The ROM 41 is exchangeable in response to changing the sound to be generated. Also, the ROM 41
A RAM may be used instead of the above. This RA
In the case of the configuration using M, the recording button 15 and the microphone 35 are used, and the voice of the microphone 35 can be stored for a predetermined time after the recording button 15 is pressed.

As described above, in the device 1, the entire front surface serves as the display portion 3, and while the maximum display space is secured, the change in the illuminance is detected on the front surface, and the sound is generated by the speaker provided on the rear surface. Because of this configuration, the device 1 can be made compact and compact.

Further, unlike the conventional voice generation using a magnetic tape, since the voice synthesis is performed, it is not necessary to cue the voice, and the voice can be generated instantaneously and only for a predetermined time.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing each mode of installation of the apparatus 1. As shown in this figure, the holder 20 of the present device 1 can be attached with a chain 29 for preventing falling and theft. At the end of the chain 29, the coupling 2
9a is provided, and is inserted into the chain 29 or directly attached using the coupling 29a.
Although not shown, by providing a magnet on the back surface 20b of the holder 20, it is possible to hold the device 1 directly attached to a steel product or the like.

The exhibition voice generating apparatus of the present invention is useful for advertising a product in a store, but it can also be used for personal use or as a direct sales product. Needless to say, it may be installed at home or the like for the purpose of calling, and the content of the voice and the display content of the display unit can be arbitrarily changed.

[0029]

According to the present invention, the cds element detects a human body approaching the device due to a change in illuminance, and the synthesized voice stored in the voice synthesis circuit is output through the speaker. This voice corresponds to the content of the display paper provided on the display unit, and allows the approaching person to pay attention to the content of the display paper. Since the display unit is provided on the entire front surface of the housing, it can be displayed in the maximum size that the device can take. In addition, these display unit and each component for generating sound are all incorporated in the apparatus, and the size and weight can be reduced. For this reason, the housing can be arbitrarily installed at various places only by using the holder. Therefore, if the present device is used for the promotion of products in the store, the advertisement text is written on the display paper, and the voice for the promotion is generated, the product can be advertised without taking up a lot of space. In addition, since it is configured to detect the change in illuminance using the cds element, it can be manufactured at low cost, and the device is automatically stopped after the light is turned off after the store is closed to prevent malfunction. Power consumption.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a voice generating device with a display unit of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the same.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the same.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the same.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a holder.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electric circuit of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an installation mode of the present apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Device (housing), 2 ... Display part, 3 ... Transparent cover, 4 ...
Display paper, 20 ... Holder, 29 ... Chain, 30 ... cd
s, 31 ... LED, 34 ... Speaker, 35 ... Microphone,
40 ... Voice synthesis circuit, 41 ... ROM.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A display section (2) which is provided on the entire front surface of a substantially flat housing (1) and on which a display paper (4) such as various characters can be mounted, and a back surface of the housing. Provided speaker for voice generation (3
4), a cds element (30) provided in the housing for detecting the illuminance of a place where the housing is installed, and a human body that is provided in the housing and approaches the installation location due to a change in the illuminance by the cds element. A voice synthesizing circuit (4) which detects the
0) and a voice generating device with a display unit. 2. A holder (20) formed in a substantially L shape.
2. The sound generating device with a display unit according to claim 1, wherein the sound generating device is detachably attached to the housing (1) and can be held in a state where the housing is erected or hooked on a shelf or the like.