JPH07281587A - Learning device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a learning device which is universally usable as well while having a function as a device to be exclusively used for outputting the original voices. CONSTITUTION:Whether the six bits consisting of the maker codes and area codes of the set codes read from text coincide with any of the area identification codes stored in the header part of a PCM waveform memory or not is discriminated (SB1). The initial voices are outputted by the voices of the characters of this maker stored in the area when the six bits consisting of the maker codes and the area codes coincide with any of the area identification codes as a result of such discrimination (SB2). If, however, the coinciding area identification codes does not exist in any area of the header part, i.e., if the original voices of the maker of the test under use are not stored in the PCM waveform memory of this learning device, the initial voices of the area A which is the universal voices are outputted.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a learning device for reading a code and outputting a response to the code by voice.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, a learning device has been proposed in which a bar code is printed on a learning text and the bar code is read to generate a corresponding voice for learning (for example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-3412). See the bulletin).

[0003]

In this type of learning device, if the voice to be generated is, for example, an anime character voice, not only can the learning motivation be stimulated to promote the learning effect, but also the interest can be stimulated. It is also possible to promote purchasing will. Therefore, considering these, even if the bar code system is standardized among multiple companies, each company corresponds to the bar code printed on the learning text, and It is envisioned that a dedicated device that stores the voice data of the copyrighted character will be sold with the learning text.

However, when such a dedicated device is used, even if the bar code is read from the learning texts of different manufacturers in which the bar code of the same system is printed, the corresponding voice data does not exist, so that the voice output becomes impossible. , Unable to do learning using learning texts from different manufacturers. Therefore, even though the bar code system is standardized among manufacturers, only the dedicated device of the manufacturer can actually be used for the learning text, and by using the standardized bar code system, learning using this type of learning device is possible. The intention to spread it to the world is lost.

Needless to say, if a unified device is created in which voice data of all manufacturers participating in the unification of bar code systems are stored for all bar codes, no matter which manufacturer's learning text is used. , It is possible to output the character voice that matches the learning text. However, when creating such a unified device, it is necessary to store in the voice ROM the voice data of all manufacturers participating in the unification of the barcode system for each barcode, so the amount of voice data to be stored becomes huge, Realization is difficult in relation to the storage capacity of the voice ROM.

The present invention has been made in view of the above conventional problems, and it is also possible to provide a learning device which has a function as a dedicated device for outputting a unique voice and which can also be used for general purposes. The purpose is.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the invention according to claim 1, there is provided a reading means for reading a code having data indicating an area, and a response to the code. Storage means storing unique voice data generated by a unique voice and general voice data generated by a general voice in different areas, an area indicated by a code read by the reading means, and the unique voice When the two areas coincide with each other in accordance with the comparison result of the comparing means for comparing the area in which the data is stored and the comparison result of the comparing means, the read code is based on the unique voice data stored in the area. When the both areas do not match the original voice output means for outputting the voice corresponding to the above, the read code is supported based on the general-purpose voice data. And a general-purpose voice output means for outputting audio that.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the reading means for reading the code constituted by having the data indicating the text making maker and the response to the code are generated by the voice unique to each maker. Storage means for storing unique voice data to be generated and general-purpose voice data generated by general-purpose voice, a maker indicated by a code read by the reading means, and a maker in which the unique voice data is stored. When there is a matching maker according to the comparing means for comparing and the comparison result of the comparing means, the voice corresponding to the read code is based on the unique voice data of the maker stored in the storage means. A unique voice output means for outputting, and when the matching manufacturer does not exist, based on general-purpose voice data corresponding to the code, And a general-purpose voice output means for outputting a sound corresponding to the serial read code.

Further, in the invention according to claim 4,
Text reading means for reading a code configured with data indicating a manufacturer and a code configured with data indicating an area, and a response to the code, a plurality of types of voices unique to each manufacturer Storage means for storing a plurality of types of unique voice data generated by the above and general-purpose voice data generated by a general-purpose voice in different areas, a manufacturer indicated by a code read by the reading means, and the original If there is a matching maker that compares the maker that stores the voice data and the comparison result of this comparing means, and if there is a matching maker, the original voice data that is the maker and that is stored in the area On the basis of the above, when there is no unique voice output means for outputting a voice corresponding to the read code and the matching manufacturer, Based on the general-purpose audio data, and a general-purpose voice output means for outputting a sound corresponding to the read code.

[0010]

In the invention of claim 1, when the code is read by the reading means, the comparing means compares the area indicated by the read code with the area of the storing means in which the unique voice data is stored. Then, as a result of this comparison, when both areas match each other, the unique voice output means outputs a voice corresponding to the code read based on the unique voice data, whereby a response to the code is generated by the unique voice. . However, if the areas do not match, that is, if the unique voice data is not stored in the area indicated by the code, the general-purpose voice output means outputs the voice corresponding to the read code based on the general-purpose voice data. Output, which causes the response to the code to occur in the general voice.

Further, in the invention according to claim 3, when the code is read by the reading means, the comparing means compares the manufacturer indicated by the read code with the manufacturer whose unique voice data is stored in the storage means. To do. Then, as a result of this comparison, when there is a matching maker, the unique voice output means outputs a voice corresponding to the read code based on the unique voice data of the maker, whereby the response to the code is a text. It is generated by the original voice of the creator. However, if there is no matching maker, that is, if the original voice data of the creator of the text is not stored, the general-purpose voice output means outputs the read code based on the general-purpose voice data. It outputs the corresponding voice, which causes the response to the code to occur in the general voice. That is, when the manufacturer's text in which the unique voice data is stored in the storage means is used, the response to the read code occurs in the manufacturer's unique voice, and the text of the manufacturer in which the unique voice data is not stored is used. When using, the response to the read code is generated by general-purpose voice.

Further, in the invention according to claim 4,
As a result of the comparison, when there is a matching maker, the unique voice output means outputs a voice corresponding to the code based on the unique voice data of the maker and stored in the area indicated by the read code. To do. In other words, when a manufacturer stores responses to each code in different areas with different unique voice data,
In the maker, a unique voice corresponding to the text is generated corresponding to the read code.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the learning device 1 includes a reading manipulator 2 and a device body 4 connected to the reading manipulator 2 via a cable 3. The reading operator 2 has a writing instrument shape that can be slid on the paper surface of the text 5 by a manual operation, and a sensor 6 for detecting a change in light at the time of reading a barcode is arranged at the tip. The device body 4 has a box shape, and a front surface is provided with a slit 7 for emitting a sound generated from a speaker described later to the outside, and a power switch 8 is provided.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the learning device 1. In this block diagram, the sensor 6
The output signal from is shaped into a rectangular wave by the waveform shaping circuit 9 and binarized. The code output circuit 10 recognizes the binarized signal as 8-bit bar code data, and recognizes the recognized 8-bit bar code data.
Output to. The control unit 11 controls the learning device 1 as a whole, and based on the input barcode data,
Corresponding PCM data is read from the PCM waveform memory 12, and the read PCM data is output from the waveform output circuit 13
Transfer to. The waveform output circuit 13 generates a voice waveform according to the transferred PCM data, and the voice waveform is amplified by the amplifier 14. Then, the speaker 15 is driven by the amplified voice waveform, so that the voice generated from the speaker 15 is emitted to the outside through the slit 7 of the apparatus body 4.

FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the PCM waveform memory 12. The PCM waveform memory 12 is provided with a header section 16 and a data section 17 which are divided into four areas A to D, respectively. Has been. This header part 16
In the data section 17, area A is a general-purpose area common to each manufacturer, and three areas, areas B to D, are assigned to each manufacturer.

An area identification code, an area start address, and PCM data are stored in each area A to D of the header section 16. The area identification code is a code for identifying which manufacturer it is, and has a 6-bit structure corresponding to a manufacturer code 18b and an area code 18c in the setting code 18, which will be described later with reference to FIG. The area start address is the upper 4 bits and corresponds to the upper 4 bits of the start address of each area A to D of the data section 17. Therefore, if "0000" is added to the lower 4 bits of each area start address of the header section 16,
It is the start address (8 bits) itself of each area A to D of the data section 17. Further, the PCM data stored in each of the areas A to D of the header portion 16 is waveform data of a sound to be emitted at the time of initial setting. , This voice is
In the case of general-purpose voice area A, for example, "This device does not support this maker, so general-purpose voice is used", and in the case of areas B-D, introduction of texts by each maker's own voice Or "let's do our best".

The PCM data stored in each of the areas A to D of the data section 17 includes question voices generated when the question code is read and operated, answer voices generated when the answer code is read and operated, and Correct answer voice generated when the answer code read and operated is correct,
It is an incorrect answer voice generated when the answer is incorrect, and basically the same voice is stored as PCM data in the Nth address of each area A to D. For example,
The voice of the character X of the animation saying "I will choose the correct one from the following" is stored in the third address of area B (ex.10100011), and the third address of area C (ex.1011). In [0011], a voice of a different character Y such as "Please select the correct one from the following" is stored. Further, since the area A is a general-purpose area common to the manufacturers, general-purpose voices having the same contents as the other areas B to D are stored in a plain announcer tone.

Of the PCM data stored in the areas A to D of the data section 17, the addresses of the PCM data of the question voice and the answer voice are stored in the header section 16 as shown in FIG. The area start address stored in each of the areas A to D is the upper 4 bits, and the data section 17
The corresponding in-area address is composed of the lower 4 bits. Further, since the correct voice and the incorrect voice are fixed voices that are used for answering any question of each text, one type of PCM data is stored in each area A to D. ing. The addresses of the PCM data of the correct answer voice and the incorrect answer voice are, as shown in FIG.
The area start address stored in 4 is composed of upper 4 bits, and a predetermined NG address code or an OK address code is composed of lower 4 bits.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, a setting code 18 is printed on the front cover 5a of the text 5. As shown in FIG. 5, the setting code 18 has an 8-bit structure and is composed of an upper 2-bit type code 18a, a medium 4-bit manufacturer code 18b, and a lower 2-bit area code 18c. The type code 18a is
"00" indicates a setting code, "01" indicates a question code, and "10" indicates an answer code. Therefore, in the setting code 18,
The type code 18a is "00".

The maker code 18b is given in advance for each maker, and the area code 18c is "00".
Indicates that the maker's PCM waveform memory 12 occupies one area, and other than "00" indicates that the maker has two or more occupied areas. Therefore, for example, company Q sells two types of texts, character QX and character QY, and this learning device 1
If it corresponds to each type of text, the maker code of company Q is "0" on the cover of the text of the character QX.
110 "and area code" 01 ", and the manufacturer code of company Q" 011 "
"0" and the area code "10" are printed, and in the header section 16 of the PCM waveform memory 12, for example, the area identification code "011001" exists in the area B and the area identification code "011010" exists in the area C. .

Further, for example, if R company sells three kinds of texts of character RX, character RY, and character RZ at the time of participating in the standard, the manufacturer code of R company is "1100" on the cover of the text of character RX. The area code “01”, the manufacturer code “1100” and the area code “10” on the front cover of the character RY, and the manufacturer code “1100” and the area code “11” on the front cover of the character RZ text. It is printed. However, in the case of this example, areas B and C are already occupied by company Q, and only area D remains. Therefore, the company R stores only the voice of any one of the characters RX, RY, and RZ, for example, the voice of the character RX in the area D in the PCM waveform memory 12.

At this time, when the company R uses the texts of the characters RY and RZ other than the character RX,
If it is better to generate the voice of the character RX, which is the voice of the company, than to generate the general-purpose voice, the manufacturer code “1100” and the area code are used as the area identification code in the area D of the header section 16. "0
“110000” consisting of “0” is stored. However, when the company R thinks that general-purpose voice is acceptable when the texts of the other characters RY and RZ are used, it is printed in the text of the character RX as an area identification code in the area D of the header section 16. "110" consisting of the manufacturer code "1100" and the area code "01"
"001" is stored.

On the other hand, on each page of the text 5, as shown in FIG. 6, question codes 19 and 4 are displayed together with predetermined pictures and characters.
The individual answer code 20 is printed. Problem code 1
As shown in FIG. 7, 9 has an 8-bit structure and is composed of an upper 2-bit type code 19a, a medium 4-bit in-area address 19b, and a lower 2-bit correct answer code 19c. As shown in FIG. 8, the answer code 20 is similarly composed of 8 bits, and the type code 20a of the upper 2 bits and the in-area address 20b of the middle 4 bits,
And the selection code 20c of the lower 2 bits.

Here, the type code 19 of the problem code 19
As described above, a is “01”, and the type code 20a of the answer code 20 is “11”. The in-area addresses 19b and 20b are addresses in the corresponding areas A to D of the data section 19 in which the voice generated when the question code 19 or the answer code 20 is read is stored. The selection code 20c has a different value for each of the four answer codes 20, and the answer code 1
On the correct answer code 19c of No. 9, the selection code 20c of the answer code 20 which is any correct answer is printed.

Next, the operation of this embodiment having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIG. That is, the control unit 11 starts the operation according to the flow shown in FIG. 9 when the power switch 8 is turned on, first executes the initialization process, and clears various registers and buffers. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not any code 18, 19, 20 printed on the text 5 has been read (SA2), and the standby state is maintained until it is read. Then, the user slides on one of the codes 18, 19, 20 while bringing the tip of the reading operator 2 into contact with the paper surface of the text 5, and when the code is read by this, the type is determined ( SA3).

As a result of this judgment, when the read code is the setting code 18, the value of the previously read setting code stored in the register N1 in advance is set to the register N.
After being stored in 2 (SA4), the value of the setting code read this time is stored in the register N1 (SA5). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the register N1 is equal to the value of the register N2 (SA6), and when N1 ≠ N2, that is, when the setting code 18 of the text is read for the first time after initialization, or the text is read. When the changed setting code 18 of the new text is read, the setting process is executed (SA7). If N1 = N2 and the setting code 18 of the same text is read, the setting process for the text has already been completed.
The process returns to SA2 without executing the process of SA7.

If the read code is the problem code 19 as a result of the determination in SA3, it is determined whether or not the register N1 is "0" (SA8). If N1 = 0, it means that the reading operation of the problem code 19 is performed before the reading operation of the post-initialization setting code 18, that is, the reading operation of the code is performed in an incorrect procedure. Therefore, in this case, the process of SA9 is not executed and the process returns to SA2 and stands by until the next code reading operation is performed. If N1 ≠ 0, the setting code 18 is properly read and then the problem code 19 is read. In this case, the problem process is executed (SA9).

Further, even if the read code is the answer code 20 as a result of the determination in SA3, it is similarly determined whether or not the register N1 is "0" (SA10), and N is determined.
If 1 ≠ 0 and the reading operation of the setting code 18 has already been completed, the answer process is executed (SA1).
1).

The setting process (SA7) is executed according to the flow shown in FIG. 10, and the setting code 1 read first is read.
6 bits consisting of the manufacturer code 18a and the area code 18b of 8 are the header section 1 of the PCM waveform memory 12.
It is determined whether or not any of the area identification codes stored in 6 matches (SB1). At this time, text 5
The area code 18b read from the front cover 5a is "0
In the case of "0" or in the case where the lower 2 bits of the area identification code stored in the header section 16 are "00", it is determined that only the upper 4 bits are compared.

That is, as described above, when the company R uses the text of the other characters RY and RZ, it produces the voice of the character RX, which is its own voice, rather than producing the general voice. When it is considered to be good, the area D of the header section 16 stores the area identification code “110000” including the manufacturer code “1100” and the area code “00”, and the lower 2 bits of this identification code are It is "00". Then, the text of the character RY is used as the text, and the manufacturer code "1100" and the area code "1" are displayed from the cover.
If “0” is read, the area identification code on the text side consisting of “110010” is the area identification code “110000” of the area D of the header section 16 and the upper 4
Match in bits. Therefore, in this case, the PCM data of the designated area, that is, the area D is used to output the initial voice (text introduction, "let's try hard", etc.) (SB
2). Therefore, in this case, the character of the text 5 being used does not match the character of the voice to be generated, but the character voice of another manufacturer is not generated.

If the area code 18c is "00" and there is only one occupied area in the PCM waveform memory 12 of the manufacturer, the occupied area is similarly identified only by the matching of the upper 4 bits. The initial voice is output as the voice of the character of this maker.

Of course, as in the case of company Q described above, area B and area C are occupied, and now manufacturer code "011" is used.
When the text of the character QX printed on the cover 5a with "0" and the area code "01" is used, the 6-bit "011001" including the manufacturer code "0110" and the area code "01" is It is compared with the area identification code of the header section 17. Then, since these 6 bits completely match the area identification code "011010" of the area B, the initial voice is output using the PCM data of the area B (SB2), whereby the initial voice of the character QX is output. Occur.

However, as a result of the determination of SB1, when the area identification code matching the 4 bits or 6 bits does not exist in any of the areas B to D of the header section 16,
That is, when the original voice of the maker of the text 5 being used is not stored in the PCM waveform memory 12 of the learning device 1, the initial voice of the area A, which is a general voice, is output (SB3). As a result of the processing of SB3, as described above, a plain voice such as "This device does not support this manufacturer, general voice is used" is generated. Then, in this way, according to the determination result of SB1, the areas A to
After the initial voice is generated by using any of the PCM data of D, the area start address of the area is buffer BU
(SB4).

The problem processing (SA9) is executed and read according to the flow shown in FIG.
After storing the in-area address 19b in the buffer BL in the buffer BL (SC1), the correct answer code 19c is stored in the register C2 (SC2), and the problem voice of the (BU + BL) address is output (SC3). That is, since BU stores the area start address (4 bits) of any of the areas A to D that generated the initial voice, and BL stores the area addresses of areas A to D, The address (BU + BL) composed of 8 bits is the area A to D of the data section 17 corresponding to the area where the initial voice is generated.
Indicates the address of. Therefore, by reading out the PCM data of this (BU + BL) address from the data section 17 and outputting it by voice, the same character voice as the initial voice or a voice indicating the content of the problem is generated by general-purpose voice.

The answer processing (SA11) is executed according to the flow shown in FIG. 12, and the read answer code 2 is read.
After storing the in-area address 20b of 0 in the buffer BL (SD1), the selection code 20c is stored in the register C1 (SD2). Next, as in the case of the above-mentioned SC3, the PCM data of the (BU + BL) address is read out from the data part 17 and voice output (SD3), whereby the answer is made with the same character voice as the initial voice and the problem voice, or a general voice. Sound is generated.

Next, it is determined whether or not the values in the registers C1 and C2 match, that is, whether or not the answer is correct (SD4). Then, if C1 = C2 and the correct answer, a predetermined OK address code is stored in the buffer BL (SD5), and if C1 ≠ C2 and incorrect answer, a predetermined NG address code is stored in the buffer BL. Yes (SD
6). Then, the correct / incorrect voice of the (BU + BL) address is output (SD7), and if the answer is correct by the processing of SD7, the correct voice is the same voice as the initial voice, the question voice, and the answer voice or the general voice. Occurs, and if the answer is incorrect, the incorrect answer voice is generated as the initial voice, the question voice, or the same character voice as the answer voice or the general-purpose voice.

It should be noted that any of visible ink and transparent fluorescent ink may be used for the print formation of the codes 18, 20, 20. However, considering the influence on the pictures and characters printed on the text 5 in advance, It is preferable to use transparent ink. Further, the bit length of the code, the memory capacity, etc. are not limited to those in the above embodiment, but can be changed as appropriate.

[0038]

As described above, according to the present invention, not only can the motivation for learning be stimulated and the learning effect can be enhanced by the animation character voice, etc. , Using the text of any company that participated in standardizing the barcode system,
It is possible to realize a device that can learn with voice output.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a code reading device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an internal configuration of a PCM waveform memory.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an address configuration in a data section of a PCM waveform memory.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a code configuration of a setting code.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing types of codes printed on each page of text.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a code structure of a question code.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a code structure of an answer code.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a control operation of a control unit.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of setting processing.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of problem processing.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of an answer process.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Learning Device 2 Reading Operator 4 Device Main Body 5 Text 11 Control Section 12 PCM Waveform Memory 18 Setting Code 19 Problem Code 20 Answer Code

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A reading means for reading a code constituted by having data indicating an area, unique voice data for generating a response to the code by a unique voice, and general-purpose voice data for generating a general-purpose voice. Storage means stored in different areas, comparing means for comparing the area indicated by the code read by the reading means, and the area storing the unique voice data, and the comparison result of the comparing means. Accordingly, when the two areas match, a unique voice output unit that outputs a voice corresponding to the read code based on the unique voice data stored in the area, and when the two areas do not match, General-purpose voice output means for outputting a voice corresponding to the read code based on general-purpose voice data, and learning. Location. 2. The learning according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of types of unique voice data for generating a response to the code with different unique voices are stored in different areas in the storage means. apparatus. 3. A reading means for reading a code having data indicating a maker for creating a text, a unique voice data for generating a response to the code by a voice unique to each maker, and a general-purpose voice. Comparing means for comparing a storage means storing general-purpose voice data to be made, a maker indicated by the code read by the reading means, and a maker storing the unique voice data, and a comparison of the comparing means. According to the result, when a matching maker exists, a unique voice output unit that outputs a voice corresponding to the read code based on the unique voice data of the maker stored in the storage unit, and the match Corresponding to the read code based on general-purpose voice data corresponding to the code when there is no manufacturer Learning device characterized by comprising a general-purpose voice output means for outputting a voice. 4. A reading means for reading a code configured with data indicating a text creation maker and a code configured with data indicating an area, and a response to the code is unique to each maker. A plurality of types of unique voice data generated by a plurality of types of voice and general-purpose voice data generated by a general-purpose voice are stored in different areas, and a code read by the reading unit indicates If there is a matching maker according to the comparison result of the comparison means of the maker and the maker in which the unique voice data is stored and the comparison result of the comparison means, the maker is stored in the area. Based on the unique voice data, the unique voice output means for outputting the voice corresponding to the read code, and the matching manufacturer are available. When not, based on said general-purpose audio data, the learning device characterized by comprising a general-purpose voice output means for outputting a sound corresponding to the read code.