JPH0883089A - Hypertext reading device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To let the presence of a hyperlink within a text sensed from a reading voice by changing the reading voice with respect to a normal voice when a hyperlink is set in a text in a hypertext reading device. CONSTITUTION: This device consists of a hyperlink recognizing section 3 which detects a hyperlink from the text of a hyperlink that is beforehand set in the text and a reading voice uttering section 4 which changes the reading voice of the character columns of the detected section and lets the presence of the setting of a hyperlink sensed by a voice when a hyperlink is detected from the portion to be read by the section 3 while the text is read in terms of voice synthesis.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hypertext reading device for changing a hyperlink part in text from normal reading and perceiving the part.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an apparatus for synthesizing text and reading it out has been designed so that an ordinary text file is targeted, and a sentence is taken out from the text file, uttered by speech synthesis, and read out.

[0003]

Therefore, for so-called hypertext in which a link destination is specified for a word in the text, the link setting location cannot be detected, and the hyperlink setting itself is voice-synthesized and read aloud. There is a problem that the existence of a hyperlink cannot be known from the reading voice, because the hyperlink is not distinguished, or the hyperlink is voice-synthesized like a normal text and uttered.

The present invention solves these problems.
The purpose is to change the voice read aloud when a hyperlink identifier is set in the text with respect to normal voice so that the presence of hyperlinks in the text can be perceived from the read voice.

[0005]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the principle of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a hypertext file 1 is a file that stores hypertext.

The input section 2 is a hypertext file 1
The hypertext specified by is extracted and input. The hyperlink recognition unit 3 detects the position where the hyperlink is set in the hypertext.

The reading voice voicing unit 4 generates voice data by changing the normal read voice of the text data when the hyperlink is set and synthesizing the voice.

The synthesized data memory 5 is used to set data (for example, a female voice parameter, a male voice parameter, a reference frequency parameter, etc.) that is changed at the position of the hyperlink when the text data is voice-synthesized.

The reading voice output section 6 supplies a voice signal to the speaker 7 based on the voice data to produce a voice. The speaker 7 produces a voice.

[0010]

According to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, the input section 2 takes out the specified hypertext from the hypertext file 1 and inputs it, and the hyperlink recognition section 3 outputs it from the input hypertext or in the hypertext. In response to the detection of the hyperlink, the reading speech utterance unit 4 detects the hyperlink from the synthesized data memory 5 and extracts the parameter changed from the ordinary reading speech to convert the text data into speech data. The audio signal generated from the audio data by the upper audio output unit 6 is supplied to the speaker 7,
A voice that is different from the normal reading voice is uttered to read the text data, and the fact that a hyperlink is set is perceived by voice.

At this time, the reading voice is changed, and the height is changed with respect to the normal reading voice so that the hyperlink is perceived by the voice. Further, as the reading voice is changed, the volume is changed with respect to the normal reading voice so that the hyperlink is perceived by the voice.

Further, as the reading voice is changed, the sound quality is changed with respect to the normal reading voice, and the fact that the hyperlink is set is perceived by the voice.
In addition, as the reading voice is changed, a predetermined background sound or a predetermined music is superimposed on the normal reading voice so that the hyperlink is perceived by the voice.

Further, in order to change the reading voice, a predetermined signal tone is uttered at the position of the hyperlink so that the fact that the hyperlink is set is perceived by voice.

Further, as the reading voice is changed, the reading voice is repeated with the normal reading voice so that the hyperlink is perceived by the voice. Also,
As the reading voice is changed, the reading speed is changed with respect to the normal reading voice so that the hyperlink is perceived by the voice.

Therefore, the presence of a hyperlink in the text can be perceived from the reading voice by changing the voice read aloud when the hyperlink identifier is set in the text with respect to the normal voice. Become. As a result, the user recognizes the existence of the hyperlink identifier in the text and various information preset by the author from the position pointed to by the hyperlink identifier (various information such as references, audio information, still images, moving images, etc.) Of so-called multimedia information)
You can make a voice.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, the construction and operation of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 2 shows an operation flowchart (FIG. 1) of the present invention. This is a flowchart explaining the operation of the configuration of FIG. In FIG. 2, S1 reads the text. This is the hypertext file 1 in Figure 1.
The input unit 2 reads the hypertext specified from the inside and passes it to the hyperlink recognition unit 3.

In step S2, it is determined whether the text read in step S1 is completed. If YES, end (EN
D). On the other hand, in the case of NO, the process proceeds to S3. In S3, it is determined whether the hyperlink identifier (start) is detected. This is whether the hyperlink recognition unit 3 of FIG. 1 detects a hyperlink identifier (start) in the text read in S1. For example, an identifier representing a hyperlink identifier (start) in a character string of text, for example, "begin li"
It is determined whether "nk" or "<link>" is detected.
In the case of S, it is found that the hyperlink identifier is detected, and therefore the processes of S4 to S7 are performed. On the other hand, in the case of NO, since the hyperlink identifier is not detected and it is found that the text is normal text, a normal voice is uttered in S8.

In step S4, the link destination is extracted. This extracts the "link destination" existing between the hyperlink identifier (start) and the hyperlink identifier (end).
Various information (multimedia information (reference documents, information by voice, information by still image, moving image, etc.)) is registered in advance in the extracted link destination.

In step S5, the hyperlink identifier (end) is detected. This is because the hyperlink recognition unit 3 in FIG.
The hyperlink identifier (end) is detected in the text read in 1. For example, after the hyperlink identifier (start) in the text string is detected, the hyperlink identifier (end) that indicates the end of information such as the link destination
Detected, for example, "end link" or "</ link
> ”Is detected.

In step S6, the linked character string is extracted. This extracts the linked character string sandwiched between the hyperlink identifier (start) and the hyperlink identifier (end).

In step S7, the character string extracted in step S6 is uttered with a designated voice. This is because the character string specified by the hyperlink identifier, for example, the character string between the hyperlink identifier (start) and the hyperlink identifier (end) is different from normal voice (normal volume, sound quality, etc. The voice is made different from the reading voice of), and the user is made aware of the existence of the hyperlink. Then, the process returns to S1.

As described above, the hyperlink identifier (start) and the hyperlink identifier (end) are included in the text.
Can be detected and a character string between them can be uttered with a voice different from normal voice, and the presence of the hyperlink can be notified by voice to be perceived.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention (part 1).
Indicates. Here, the read-aloud voice utterance unit 4 is a detailed configuration diagram of the read-aloud voice utterance unit 4 in FIG. 1. In FIG. 3, the reading voice utterance unit 4 utters a character string linked by a hyperlink identifier with a voice different from normal voice, here, with different reference frequencies, and utters the voice. , Selector 43, reference frequency parameter 44 for normal text, and reference frequency parameter 45 for hyperlink
It is composed of

The voice synthesizer 41 includes a reference frequency generator 4
It is composed of two and synthesizes a voice. Here, the selector 43 is switched by the hyperlink detection signal to select the hyperlink reference frequency parameter 45, and the voice data created for the text information notified based on the hyperlink reference frequency parameter 45 (for hyperlink). The read voice output unit 6 of FIG. 1 is notified of voice data for producing different voices depending on the reference frequency parameter.

The reference frequency generator 42 uses the reference frequency parameter 4 for ordinary text selected by the selector 43.
4 or reference frequency parameter 45 for hyperlink
According to the above, the reference frequency is generated, and the voice data for generating the normal voice or the voice for hyperlink different from the normal voice is output.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the embodiment of the present invention (part 2).
Indicates. This is a detailed configuration diagram of the read-aloud voice utterance unit 4 of FIG. 1. In FIG. 4, the reading voice utterance unit 4 utters a character string linked by a hyperlink identifier with a voice different from normal voice, here, with different sound quality.
It is composed of a selector 43, a normal text sound quality parameter 46 and a hyperlink sound quality parameter 47.

The voice synthesizer 41 synthesizes a voice. Here, the selector 43 is switched by the hyperlink detection signal to select the hyperlink sound quality parameter 47, and the hyperlink sound quality parameter 47 is selected.
The read voice output unit 6 of FIG. 1 is notified of the voice data (voice data for uttering different voices depending on the sound quality parameter for hyperlink) created based on the notified text information. As the sound quality, for example, a male voice and a female voice are made different, or a brighter voice is made different.

Next, the operation of the configuration of FIGS. 3 and 4 will be described in detail according to the order shown in the flowchart of FIG.
In FIG. 5A, S11 reads the text. This is because the input unit 2 reads the hypertext specified from the hypertext file 1 of FIG. 1 and passes it to the hyperlink recognition unit 3.

In step S12, it is determined whether the text read in step S11 is completed. If YES, end (EN
D). On the other hand, if NO, the process proceeds to S13. S13
Determines whether the hyperlink identifier (start) is detected. This determines whether the hyperlink recognition unit 3 in FIG. 1 detects the hyperlink identifier (start) in the text read in S11. For example, an identifier representing a hyperlink identifier (start) in a character string of text, for example, "b
It is determined whether "egin link" or "<link>" has been detected. If YES, it is determined that the hyperlink identifier has been detected, and therefore the processes from S14 to S18 are performed. Since the link identifier was not detected and it was found to be normal text, it is transmitted as normal text in S19.

S14 is a hyperlink detection signal "H".
Is sent. In S15, the link destination is taken out. This extracts the "link destination" existing between the hyperlink identifier (start) and the hyperlink identifier (end). Various information (multimedia information (reference documents, information by voice, information by still image, moving image, etc.)) is registered in advance in the extracted link destination.

S16 is a hyperlink identifier (end)
To detect. This is because the hyperlink recognition unit 3 in FIG. 1 detects the hyperlink identifier (end) in the text read in S11. For example, after a hyperlink identifier (start) in a character string of text is detected, a hyperlink identifier (end) indicating the end of information such as a link destination, for example, "end link" or "</ link"
> ”Is detected.

In step S17, the linked character string is transmitted. This sends out a character string in which a hyperlink is set, which is sandwiched between the hyperlink identifier (start) and the hyperlink identifier (end).

In step S18, the hyperlink detection signal is set to "L". As described above, the hyperlink identifier (start) and the hyperlink identifier (end) are detected in the text, the character string in between is detected, and the normal text character string is transmitted. Then, in (b) of FIG. 5 to be described later, the hyperlink is uttered according to the reference frequency or sound quality, and the normal character string is uttered according to the normal reference frequency or sound quality. It becomes possible to make a voice and notify the presence of the hyperlink so that the hyperlink can be perceived.

In FIG. 5B, S21 determines whether the hyperlink detection signal is "H". This determines whether the hyperlink is detected in S14 of FIG. 5A and the hyperlink detection signal is set to "H". In the case of YES, switching to the hyperlink parameter is performed in S22 (switching to the hyperlink reference frequency parameter 45 or the hyperlink sound quality parameter 47 by the selector 43 in FIGS. 3 and 4). On the other hand, NO
In this case, in S23, switching to the normal text parameter (switching to the normal text reference frequency parameter 44 or the normal text sound quality parameter 46 by the selector 43 in FIGS. 3 and 4) is performed.

In step S24, text information is read. This reads the normal text information or hypertext information sent in S19 or S17. In S25, it is determined whether the text information ends. Yes
In case of, it ends. In the case of NO, the synthetic voice is uttered. According to the parameters switched in S22 and S23, the text information is uttered, that is, the normal text information is uttered at the normal reference frequency or sound quality, and the hypertext information is uttered at the reference frequency or sound quality for hypertext. Notify the user by voice of the existence of the link.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention (part 3).
Indicates. Here, the read-aloud voice utterance unit 4 is a detailed configuration diagram of the read-aloud voice utterance unit 4 in FIG. 1. In FIG. 6, the reading voice voicing unit 4 utters a character string linked by a hyperlink identifier with a voice different from normal voice, in this case, voicing with a different volume.
Parameter switch 49, volume parameter for normal text 5
0 and a hyperlink volume parameter 47.

The volume adjusting mechanism 48 adjusts the volume. Here, the parameter switch 49 is switched by the hyperlink detection signal to select the hyperlink volume parameter 51, and the voice data created based on the hyperlink volume parameter 51 and the notified text information (hyperlink volume The read voice output unit 6 of FIG. 1 is notified of voice data for producing different voices depending on parameters.

The parameter switch 49 is for switching parameters. Next, the operation of the configuration of FIG. 6 will be described in detail according to the order shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 7A, S31 to S39
Is the same as S11 to S19 of FIG. In FIG. 7B, S41 reads the text information. This is S37, S39 in FIG.
Read the text information sent by.

In step S42, it is determined whether the text information ends. If YES, then end. If NO, S
The voice is synthesized in 43, and the synthesized voice data is sent to S47.

In step S44, it is determined whether the hyperlink detection signal is "H". This determines whether the hyperlink is detected in S34 of FIG. 7A and the hyperlink detection signal is set to "H". If YES, the switching to the hyperlink volume parameter 51 is performed in S45. On the other hand, in the case of NO, switching to the normal text volume parameter 50 is performed in S46.

In S47, the voice data synthesized in S43 is read. In S48, it is determined whether or not the voice data has ended. If YES, then end. If no,
Speak in S49 and return to S44.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention (part 4).
Indicates. Here, the read-aloud voice utterance unit 4 is a detailed configuration diagram of the read-aloud voice utterance unit 4 in FIG. 1. In FIG. 8, the reading voice utterance unit 4 utters a character string linked by a hyperlink identifier, which is a voice different from normal voice, here, a background signal. The voice synthesizer 41 and the mixer 52. , A hyperlink background signal sound generator 53.

The voice synthesizer 41 is for producing voice data by synthesizing text information. Mixer 52
Is a mixture of voice data of normal voice and voice data of background signal sound for hyperlink.

Background signal sound generator 53 for hyperlink
Generates a background signal sound for a hyperlink. Next, according to the order shown in the flow chart of FIG. 9, the configuration of FIG. 8 and the operation when the music is sent to the hyperlink portion will be described in detail.

In FIG. 9A, S51 to S59.
Is the same as S11 to S19 of FIG. In FIG. 9B, S61 reads text information. This is S57, S59 of FIG.
Read the text information sent by.

In step S62, it is determined whether the text information ends. If YES, then end. If NO, S
The voice is synthesized in 63, and the synthesized voice data is sent to S64.

In step S64, the voice data synthesized in step S63 is read. A step S65 decides whether or not the voice data has ended. If YES, the process ends (END). on the other hand,
If NO, the process proceeds to S66.

In step S66, it is determined whether the hyperlink detection signal is "H". This determines whether the hyperlink is detected in S54 of FIG. 9A and the hyperlink detection signal is set to "H". If YES, a signal sound for hyperlink (background signal sound or music) is generated in S67. Then, in S68, the signal sound (background signal sound or music) generated in S67 is superimposed and uttered, and the process returns to S64. On the other hand, in the case of NO in S66,
A normal voice is uttered in S69, and the process returns to S64.

FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram (5) of the embodiment of the present invention. Here, the read-aloud voice utterance unit 4 is a detailed configuration diagram of the read-aloud voice utterance unit 4 in FIG. 1. In FIG. 10, the reading voice utterance unit 4 adds voices different from normal voices, here, a hyperlink start sound and a hyperlink end sound, before and after the character string linked by the hyperlink identifier. The voice synthesis unit 54, the voice data editing unit 55, and the hyperlink start sound / hyperlink end sound 56.

The voice synthesizing section 54 generates voice data by synthesizing text information. For example, the audio data is generated as shown below (the underlined portion is the hyperlink setting location).

Further, by adopting the DSII system, the voice data editing unit 55 causes the hyperlink start sound (for example, "" when the hyperlink detection signal is "H" to appear at the head position where the hyperlink is set. "*", Which represents the "ping" sound of the ping-pong chime) and a hyperlink end sound (for example, "@", which represents the ping-pong sound of the ping-pong chime) at the end position. is there. For example, it is set as shown below.

... Further * By adopting the DSII method @, the hyperlink start sound / hyperlink end sound 56 is
Voices that notify the start and end of the hyperlink, such as a chime sound and a beep sound.

Next, according to the order shown in the flow chart of FIG. 11, the structure of FIG. 10 and the operation when the music is sent to the hyperlink portion will be described in detail. In FIG. 11, S71 reads the text. This is because the input section 2 reads the hypertext specified from the hypertext file 1 of FIG.
Pass to.

A step S72 decides whether or not the text read in the step S71 is completed. If YES, end (EN
D). On the other hand, if NO, the process proceeds to S73. S73
Determines whether the hyperlink identifier (start) is detected. This determines whether the hyperlink recognition unit 3 in FIG. 1 detects the hyperlink identifier (start) in the text read in S71. For example, an identifier representing a hyperlink identifier (start) in a character string of text, for example, "b
If YES, it is determined that the hyperlink identifier has been detected, and therefore the processes from S74 to S78 are performed. On the other hand, if NO, the hyperlink identifier is not detected. Since the text is found to be a normal text, a normal voice is uttered in S79.

At S74, a signal sound is generated. This produces the hyperlink start sound of FIG. In S75, the link destination is taken out. This extracts the "link destination" existing between the hyperlink identifier (start) and the hyperlink identifier (end). Various information (multimedia information (reference documents, information by voice, information by still image, moving image, etc.)) is registered in advance in the extracted link destination.

At S76, a normal voice is uttered. this is,
The link destination extracted in S75 is uttered as a normal voice.
S77 detects the hyperlink identifier (end).
This detects the hyperlink identifier (end) in the text read in S71. For example, after detecting a hyperlink identifier (start) in a string of text,
A hyperlink identifier (end) indicating the end of information such as a link destination is detected, for example, "end link" or "<
/ Link>"is detected.

In step S78, a hyperlink end sound is generated. With the above, a hyperlink start sound is generated when a hyperlink identifier (start) is detected in text, a hyperlink end sound is generated when a hyperlink identifier (end) is detected, and a hyperlink exists. Is perceived by voice.

FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram (6) of the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 12, the hyperlink recognition unit 3
Detects the hyperlink identifier in the text. For example, the detection is performed as shown below (the underlined portion is the hyperlink setting location).

Here, using a packet , the text editing unit 61 repeats the hyperlink setting location. For example, the illustrated "packet" is repeated.

Packets are used here ... Next, according to the order shown in the flowchart of FIG.
The operation of the configuration 2 will be described in detail.

In FIG. 13A, S81 to S8
Since 9 is the same as S11 to S19 of FIG. 5A, the description will be omitted. In FIG. 13B, S91
Reads text information. This is shown in FIG.
The text information sent in S87 and S89 is read.

A step S92 decides whether or not the text read in the step S91 is completed. If YES, end (EN
D). On the other hand, if NO, the process proceeds to S93. S93
Determines whether the hyperlink detection signal is "H". This determines whether or not the hyperlink detection signal is set to "H" in S84 of FIG. If YES, the text information is repeated in S94. This is shown in FIG.
Since the hyperlink detection signal is "H", the text editing unit 61 repeats the hyperlink-attached character string "packet", for example, once, as shown below.

Here, the packet packet S95 is uttered as a synthetic voice. This utters a synthetic voice based on the voice data having the repetitive portion synthesized in S94. Then, the process returns to S91.

As described above, when the hyperlink identifier (start) is detected in the text, the hyperlinked character string, for example, "packet" is repeatedly uttered, and the presence of the hyperlink is perceived by voice.

FIG. 14 is a configuration diagram (7) of the embodiment of the present invention. Here, the read-aloud voice utterance unit 4 is a detailed configuration diagram of the read-aloud voice utterance unit 4 in FIG. 1. In FIG. 14, the reading voice utterance unit 4 utters a character string linked by a hyperlink identifier with a voice different from normal voice, here a voice with a changed utterance speed. It is composed of the part 62.

The voice synthesizing unit 62 speaks at different utterance speeds. Here, the utterance speed adjusting mechanism 6 is used.
5, a hyperlink speech rate parameter 63, a normal text speech rate parameter 64, and a selector 66.

The speech rate adjusting mechanism 65 uses the hyperlink speech rate parameter 6 selected by the selector 66.
3 or the voice is uttered at the utterance speed according to the normal text utterance speed parameter 64.

Speech rate parameter 63 for hyperlink
Is the speech rate parameter for hyperlinks. The normal text speech rate parameter 64 is a normal text speech rate parameter.

The selector 66 uses the hyperlink speech rate parameter 6 when the hyperlink detection signal is "H".
3 is selected, and the normal text speech rate parameter 64 is selected when "L".

Next, the operation of the configuration of FIG. 14 will be described in detail according to the order shown in the flowchart of FIG. FIG.
In (a) of S, S101 to S109 are the same as S11 to S19 of (a) of FIG.

In FIG. 15B, S111 reads the text information. This is S1 in FIG.
07, the text information sent in S109 is read.
In step S112, it is determined whether the text read in step S111 has ended. If YES, the process ends (END). On the other hand, if NO, the process proceeds to S113.

In S113, it is determined whether the hyperlink detection signal is "H". This is S104 of FIG.
Then, it is determined whether the hyperlink detection signal is set to "H". In the case of YES, switching to the hyperlink speech rate is performed in S114. On the other hand, if NO, S
At 114, switching to the normal text speech rate is performed.

In step S116, a synthetic voice is uttered.
Then, the process returns to S111. By the above, when the hyperlink identifier (start) is detected in the text,
The utterance speed of the hyperlinked character string, for example, "packet" is made faster (or slower) than usual, and the presence of the hyperlink is perceived by voice.

[0076]

As described above, according to the present invention,
Since the voice that is read when a hyperlink is set in the text is changed from the normal voice, the presence of hyperlinks in the text can be easily perceived from the reading voice. . As a result, the user, especially the user who cannot easily recognize the hyperlink in the conventional hypertext expression by visual expression, recognizes the existence of the hyperlink in the text,
Various information preset by the author (various information such as reference documents, information by voice, so-called multimedia information such as still images, moving images) can be extracted from the position pointed to by the hyperlink and displayed, uttered, etc. It became so.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a principle configuration diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an operation flowchart (FIG. 1) of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram (1) of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram (part 2) of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an operation flowchart (FIGS. 3 and 4) of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram (part 3) of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an operation flowchart (FIG. 6) of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram (Part 4) of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an operation flowchart (FIG. 8) of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram (5) of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an operation flowchart (FIG. 10) of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram (6) of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an operation flowchart (FIG. 12) of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a configuration diagram (7) of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is an operation flowchart (FIG. 14) of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: Hypertext file 2: Input part 3: Hyperlink recognition part 4: Reading voice generation part 41: Speech synthesis device 42: Reference frequency generator 43: Selector 44: Normal text reference frequency parameter 45: Hyperlink reference Frequency parameter 46: sound quality parameter for normal text 47: sound quality parameter for hyperlink 48: volume control mechanism 49: parameter switch 50: sound volume parameter for normal text 51: sound parameter for hyperlink 52: mixer 53: background signal sound for hyperlink Generator 54: Speech synthesizer 55: Speech data editor 56: Hyperlink start tone / Hyperlink end tone 61: Text editor 62: Speech synthesizer 63: Speech rate parameter for hyperlink 64: Speech rate parameter for normal text 65: Speech rate adjustment Organization 5 Synthesis data memory 6: a reading voice output unit 7: speaker

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A hyperlink recognition unit (3) for detecting a hyperlink preset in or in the text, and a hyperlink recognition unit (3) for synthesizing the text and reading it. When a hyperlink is detected from the part to be read aloud, the reading voice of the character string of the detected part is changed, and the reading voice utterance section (4 ) And a hypertext reading device characterized by including. 2. The change in the reading voice, the height is changed with respect to the normal reading voice, and the fact that a hyperlink is set is perceived by voice. The described hypertext reading device. 3. The change of the reading voice, the volume of the normal reading voice is changed, and the fact that a hyperlink is set is perceived by voice. Hypertext reading device. 4. The change in the reading voice, the sound quality is changed with respect to the normal reading voice, and the fact that a hyperlink is set is perceived by voice. Hypertext reading device. 5. The change of the reading voice, the predetermined background sound or the predetermined music is superimposed on the normal reading voice, and the fact that a hyperlink is set is perceived by voice. The hypertext reading device according to claim 1. 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein as the reading voice is changed, a predetermined signal sound is emitted at the position of the hyperlink, and the fact that the hyperlink is set is perceived by voice. Hypertext reading device. 7. The reading voice is changed, and the reading voice is repeated so that the hyperlink is perceived by voice.
Hypertext reading device described in. 8. The changing of the reading voice, the reading speed is changed with respect to the normal reading voice, and the fact that a hyperlink is set is perceived by voice. Hypertext reading device described in.