JPH10328421A - Automatically responding toy - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatically responding toy stimulating user's creativity and making a complicated response to stimulation while comparatively simplifying a circuit incorporated in a toy main body. SOLUTION: The toy is provided with a toy main body 10 and a controller 12. A signal obtained by detecting stimulation given to the toy main body by means of a detecting part 11 provided for the toy main body is transmitted to the controller by using a transmission and reception part 13 and the controller obtains responding processing corresponding to received stimulating information by means of a response processing part 22 based on responding knowledge housed in a responding processing storing part 23 and sends the obtained responding processing back to the toy main body by using a transmission and reception part 21. The toy main body operates an operation executing part 15 through a driving processing part 14 to execute received responding processing. The responding knowledge housed in the part 23 can be corrected by a responding processing editing part 24.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic response toy, and more particularly, to an automatic toy capable of detecting a stimulus given from the outside and giving a response (voice, operation) corresponding to the stimulus. Regarding responsive toys.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An automatic response toy of this type has a built-in sensor for detecting a predetermined stimulus and a controller for performing predetermined processing based on the sensor output in a toy body (doll). Then, the controller monitors the sensor output, and if it is determined that there is a predetermined stimulus, determines a response to the stimulus, and operates various actuators to move the part of the toy body in order to make the determined response. Or make a voice response.

Conventionally, as these automatic response toys, for example, JP-A-62-47387 and JP-A-63-20
No. 0786 and JP-A-4-122279. The configuration is briefly described as follows.

[0004] A plurality of switches are provided on each part of the body of the doll. Each switch is uniquely associated with a response to be executed when the switch is pressed. Thus, for example, when the user presses the first switch, the answer as "Hello", when pressing the second switch, so that the answer as "Baibai". The switch may be a push button type switch or a rotary switch which is incorporated in a joint of a doll and turned on / off by bending by bending a hand or foot.

[0005] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 63-200786 has a sensor for detecting that a person has entered a predetermined area in front of a doll, and outputs a predetermined message by voice when a person approaches based on the sensor output. With
The mouth is opened and closed according to the audio output.

* Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-122279 A crying voice and a laughing voice are selectively selected, and either one can be generated via a voice output device. In addition, a voice sensor and a vibration sensor are provided. Each sensor emits a sensor output responsive to the magnitude of sound / vibration, determines whether or not it exceeds a reference value, and includes a controller for controlling the operation of the audio output device. As a specific operation, first, a slide-type on / off switch is turned on. Then, a cry is emitted and a timer is started at the same time. If the output of each sensor does not exceed the reference value within a certain period of time, raise the volume of the crying so as to cry with a loud voice, and conversely, if a sound or vibration exceeding the reference value is detected, It determines that you are speaking or rubbing your body to ease, lowers the volume, and finally controls to laugh.

[0007]

In the inventions disclosed in the above publications, although a specific stimulus detection method and a response based on the stimulus are different, the detection by one sensor exceeds the standard. Is determined (ON / OFF), and a response uniquely determined based on the determination is obtained. As a result, the response of the doll to external stimuli is always constant and there are few variations,
You may get tired immediately.

Furthermore, a sensor and a controller for performing processing based on the sensor output are integrally incorporated in the doll. That is, the control system is closed inside one doll. As a result, the types of responses that can be incorporated are reduced, so that the above-described problem becomes more prominent. In addition, once incorporated, the content of the response to the stimulus cannot be changed thereafter. For example, if the user such as a child becomes tired, he or she must leave it alone.

Further, if only the fixed response as described above can be made, the viewpoint of enhancing the creativity which is also the original purpose of the toy is not sufficiently satisfied.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above background, and has as its object to solve the above-mentioned problems, to inspire the user with creativity and to cherish affection. It is possible to take a complex response to the stimulus while making the internal circuit relatively simple, and furthermore, the user can change and register the response to the same stimulus later, It is an object of the present invention to provide a variety of timeless automatic response toys.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above object, an automatic response toy according to the present invention comprises a toy body and a controller, and the toy body and the controller each have transmission / reception means. A predetermined signal can be communicated with each other using the transmitting / receiving means, and a stimulus given to the toy body is detected by detecting means provided on the toy body, and stimulus information based on the detected signal is obtained. The controller transmits to the controller using the transmission / reception means, and based on the response knowledge stored in the response processing storage unit, determines the response processing according to the received stimulus information, and performs the determined response processing. Returning to the toy body using the transmitting / receiving means, the toy body drives the response processing execution means in accordance with the received response processing command. To, and the controller,
Editing means for editing response knowledge stored in the response processing storage unit is provided (claim 1).

In the present invention, the main body of the toy and the controller are separately formed, and the processing for determining the response to the stimulus given to the main body of the toy is performed on the controller side. Therefore, the number of devices and circuits incorporated in the toy body can be extremely simple and reduced, and the size of the toy body side can be made comfortable. In addition, since a complicated analysis and response can be performed on the controller side, a complicated response to the stimulus can be obtained. Further, since the response knowledge can be changed by operating the editing means, the user can change the response to the same stimulus by changing the response knowledge. Moreover,
Such a change of the response can be appropriately made according to the user's idea or the like, so that the creativity can be enhanced, and the feeling of nurturing oneself and the attachment can be appreciated.

The toy body further includes means for setting an identification number. When data is transmitted from the toy body to the controller, information about the identification number is also transmitted. A response process corresponding to the number may be obtained (claim 2).

In this way, by switching the identification number prior to use, even when the same stimulus is given, the response to it can be made different.
Therefore, when one toy body is shared and used by a plurality of persons, a response tailored to each person can be made.

[0015] The present invention further includes a controller provided with communication means and a plurality of toy bodies, each of the plurality of toy bodies includes means for setting an identification number, and data is transmitted from the toy body to the controller. In doing so, the information on the identification number is also transmitted, and when returning from the controller to a predetermined toy body, the information on the identification number is also transmitted, and the plurality of toy bodies are controlled by the controller. Alternatively, information about the identification number sent in conjunction with the response process sent from the server may be extracted to acquire the response process addressed to itself (claim 3).

When a different identification number is set for each toy body, even if a plurality of toy bodies are used at the same time and each of them transmits stimulus information, the controller sends the stimulus information from any toy body. Since stimulus information can be recognized without being confused, a single controller can simultaneously manage a plurality of toy bodies.

In this case, the controller changes response knowledge to be used in accordance with the received identification number, and requests a different response process for each toy body. May be made.

The identification information is identified by, for example, changing the transmission frequency, or by extracting the identification number data transmitted in pairs with the data to be transmitted. And various methods can be adopted.

On the other hand, as another solving means, there is provided a detecting means for detecting a stimulus given from the outside, and a stimulus information generated from an output of the detecting means based on response knowledge stored in a response processing storage section. A toy main body including a response processing unit for requesting a response process in accordance with the response processing unit, and a response execution unit for executing the response process determined by the response processing unit. It is configured to have a function of changing response knowledge stored in the processing storage unit based on the received rewrite command signal.

The controller further includes a controller for issuing the rewrite command signal to the automatic response toy according to claim 5, wherein the controller stores at least response knowledge stored in a response knowledge storage unit of the toy body. (Corresponding to the "response processing storage unit 23 shown in FIG. 7" in the embodiment), and editing means for editing the response knowledge stored in the storage means, and the predetermined response knowledge stored in the storage means is provided. May be transmitted to the toy body as the rewrite command signal (claim 6).

In this way, when playing, the toy body can be used alone. The response to the same stimulus can be changed by changing the response knowledge stored in the processing storage unit based on a rewrite command signal sent from the outside, so that the user is not bored. Therefore, by appropriately changing the response knowledge according to the user's ideas, etc., it is possible to enhance creativity,
I feel like I grow up myself, and I am excited.

Based on the above inventions, more specifically, the stimulus may be a voice. Then, voice recognition processing is performed on a signal generated from the output of the detection means, a word applied to the toy body is extracted, and the response processing is determined based on the extracted word. (Claim 7). Further, the response process may include at least a process that emits a voice (claim 8). This allows
For example, it is possible to make a motion as if understanding the words spoken to the main body of the toy or to reply to the toy, thereby increasing interest.

There may be a plurality of types of the stimuli, and the response processing may be determined by comprehensively determining a plurality of pieces of stimulus information obtained based on the plurality of types of stimuli. In this way, a more complex response is possible.

* Definition of terms "Response" as used in the present invention means "to answer a question or a conversation", that is, it means not only a response (reply) by voice, but also "an output or response to an input or stimulus". However, it includes an operation of moving a hand or the like as described in the embodiment and other various actions.

Data transmission between the toy main body and the controller includes both wireless (including infrared rays) and wired. However, the wireless is easier to operate when playing with the toy body.

"Editing response knowledge" means various actions such as changing or deleting a part of existing response knowledge, or adding new knowledge. Further, the "response process that emits a voice" defined in claim 10 includes one having a "silent" response as described in the embodiment.

[0027]

FIG. 1 is an external view of an example of an automatic response toy according to the present invention. As shown in the figure, a toy body 10 made of a stuffed bear and its toy body 1
And a controller 20 for transmitting and receiving data to and from 0. Then, when a predetermined stimulus is given to the toy body 10, it is detected and a predetermined response determined according to the stimulus is made. Further, the controller 20 has a function of rewriting response processing knowledge that associates the given stimulus information with the response processing.

FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the toy body 10 and the controller 20 in the first embodiment of the automatic response toy described above. As shown in FIG.
A detection unit 11 for detecting a stimulus, a detection signal processing unit 12 for performing predetermined processing on a detection signal output from the detection unit 11, and a signal processed by the detection signal processing unit 12 to a controller 20. Transmission / reception unit 13 that transmits commands to the
And a drive processing unit 14 for converting a signal received by the transmission / reception unit 13 into a signal necessary for execution, and an operation execution unit 15 for executing a predetermined response based on the signal converted by the drive processing unit 14 It has.

On the other hand, the controller 20 is
And a transmission / reception unit 21 for transmitting / receiving data to and from the response processing knowledge stored in the response processing storage unit 23 based on the information signal regarding the stimulus from the toy body 10 received by the transmission / reception unit 21. And a response processing unit 22 for determining a response to be performed for the stimulus. The response determined by the response processing unit 22 is transmitted to the transmission / reception unit 2.
1 to return to the toy body 10.
Further, in the present embodiment, a response processing editing unit 24 is provided to correct the response processing knowledge stored in the response processing storage unit 23,
In the case of adding or registering a plurality of information, a different response can be obtained by switching the knowledge group to be used.

The stimulus given from the outside may be a sound or a vibration. Then, in the present embodiment, in the case of voice, instead of simply determining the sound level,
It uses voice recognition to determine what words are being spoken.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show a specific embodiment in the case of responding only to voice as a stimulus. The function of each unit will be described according to the specific operation. As shown in FIG. 3, the detection unit 11 is realized by a microphone.
The output of the microphone 11 is provided to an audio signal extraction unit 12a in the detection signal processing unit 12, where the audio signal is extracted from the signal acquired by the microphone 11. Further, the detection signal processing unit 12 has a coding generation unit 12b at a subsequent stage, and converts the audio signal extracted by the audio signal extraction unit 12a into a code for voice recognition. Then, the encoded voice (stimulus) information is output via the transmission unit 13a.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the controller 20, the coded audio information is provided to the response processing unit 22 via the receiving unit 21a. In this response processing unit 22,
First, the coded signal is reproduced by the signal reproducing unit 22a provided on the input side, and the reproduced signal and the reference voice pattern are compared and matched by the next-stage voice pattern matching unit 22b to perform voice recognition. I do. As a result, the words spoken toward the toy body 10 are recognized and sent to the next-stage response processing determining unit 22c.

The response processing determining section 22c uses the given "spoken words" as a key to store the response processing storage section 2c.
3 is accessed to extract response words, and specifically functions as shown in the flowchart of FIG. That is, first, when the character code (“spoken word” obtained by matching) obtained by the voice recognition processing is obtained, the response processing storage unit 23 is used as a key.
To access. The response storage unit 23 is stored in a table structure associating registered words and response words as shown in FIG. Therefore, it is searched whether the acquired spoken word is stored in the column of registered words.

If it is in the registered word, the corresponding response word is extracted and the character code of the response word is output (ST3 to ST5). If it is not in the registered words, the program jumps to step 6 in the branch judgment of step 3, and
The “response words when there is no registered word” stored in the response processing storage unit 23 are extracted. Then, the character code of the extracted word is output (ST5). The “response words when there is no registered word”, for example, “what?”, “Say again?”, Or “don't know” are stored in a predetermined area of the response processing storage unit 23 in advance. And get to get it. Note that at least one word may be registered, and when a plurality of words are registered, a word selected in an appropriate order or at random may be extracted.

The response processing unit 22 further has a voice synthesis unit 22d on the output side, and a response processing determination unit 22c
The character code determined and output in is converted into a signal for voice output. Then, a signal corresponding to the converted response word is returned to the toy body 10 via the transmission unit 21b.

The signal relating to the response word returned as described above is received via the receiving section 13b in the toy body 10 shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, since a response to the given stimulus is made by voice, a signal for outputting a predetermined voice (response words) by sounding a speaker as the operation execution unit 15 is output to the drive processing unit 14.
Is to be generated. Accordingly, a signal reproducing unit 14a is provided on the input side, and the transferred signal is reproduced. Based on the reproduced signal, the signal converting unit 14b converts the signal into an electric signal for sounding the speaker 15, and the speaker 15 based on the electric signal. Utters a response word.

As described above, the response word corresponding to the word spoken toward the toy body 10 is emitted from the speaker 15 of the toy body 10. In other words, if you change the words you speak, it will return words that match the meaning, so the response will be diverse rather than one-sided.

Further, in this embodiment, a response processing editing unit 24 is provided in the controller 20. The response processing editing unit 24 has at least a keyboard and other input devices and a function of rewriting data in the response processing storage unit 23 in accordance with a command input via the input device. Further, it is more preferable to have a display function for confirming information to be registered / edited. As a result, the user or the like can operate the response processing editing unit 24 to edit the response processing knowledge stored in the response processing storage unit 23.

As a specific editing process, for example, data of another “registered word-response word” is newly added to the table associating the registered word and the response word shown in FIG. Of the “registered words-response words”, one of the words may be changed or a part of the data already registered may be deleted. Further, a completely new table may be created, and the own response processing knowledge may be constructed.

In this way, the response method can be changed according to the idea of the user, and the fun of the toy can be expanded and the creativity of the user can be stimulated.

Further, the controller 20 can be configured as one dedicated device, but a part of its functions may be transferred to a personal computer or the like. As an example, the response processing editing unit 24 is realized on the personal computer side,
Other blocks are incorporated in one unit.
Then, the unit and the personal computer are connected using a communication medium such as wired or wireless (including infrared) only when editing, and the editing of the response processing storage unit is performed. Toy body 10
And can be operated for use.

Further, the transfer to the personal computer is not limited to the response processing editing section 24, and other functions may be transferred. That is, only the transmission / reception unit 21 or the signal reproduction unit 22a may be left in the unit, and the other units may be processed by the personal computer (in this case, the response processing unit 22 is realized by the unit and the personal computer). , And other sorts. Further, when the transmission / reception unit does not need to use a dedicated product, a transmission / reception unit using an infrared ray attached to a personal computer may be used as the transmission / reception unit. If the response processing storage unit 23 and the response processing unit 22 are incorporated in the personal computer, more complex and diverse responses are possible.

FIG. 7 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, a function of determining a response to a given stimulus is incorporated in the toy body 10 '. Then, on the controller 20 'side,
It has a function to edit response processing knowledge.

Specifically, as shown in the figure, the response processing section 16 and the response processing storage section 17 are incorporated in the toy main body 10 ′, and a signal related to the stimulus output from the detection signal processing section 12 is sent to the response processing section 16. The response processing unit 16 accesses the response processing storage unit 17 based on the supplied signal, extracts a response process suitable for the supplied stimulus, and outputs it to the drive processing unit 14. Then, similarly to the above-described first embodiment, the drive processing unit 14 converts the signal into a signal necessary for performing a response process, and
Will work. Further, the response processing storage unit 17
Is connected to the transmission / reception unit 13 to enable data transmission / reception with the controller 20 '.

On the other hand, on the controller 20 'side, a transmission / reception unit 21, a response processing storage unit 23 connected to the transmission / reception unit 21, and a response processing unit for editing data stored in the response processing storage unit 23. An editing unit 24 is provided.

As a specific configuration of each block, for example, those having the same reference numerals in FIGS. 3 and 4 can be realized by the same blocks. Further, the response processing unit 16 in the toy main body 10 'in the present embodiment
The same configuration as the response processing unit 22 shown in FIG. 4 can be employed. Similarly, the response processing storage unit 17 stores the response processing unit 23 in FIG. 4, that is, the controller 2 shown in FIG.
It can be the same as the response processing storage unit 23 in 0 '.

In this way, when playing as a normal toy, the controller 20 'is turned off and the toy body 1 is turned off.
0 'can play alone. Therefore, it can be taken to a favorite place and played.

When editing is to be performed in the above-described system, the controller 20 'is turned ON, and the response processing editing unit 24 is operated to store the response processing as in the above-described embodiment (first embodiment). The data in the unit 23 is edited. This editing process can be performed irrespective of ON / OFF of the toy main body 10 '. Then, when the editing is completed, the response processing knowledge stored in the response processing storage unit 23 is transmitted to the response in the toy main body 10 'using the transmission / reception units 13 and 21 built in the toy body 10' and the controller 20 '. The data is transferred to the processing storage unit 17 and the data is updated. This allows
Thereafter, the toy body 10 'operates based on the updated new response processing knowledge.

In the above example, the data stored in the two response processing storage units 23 and 17 are basically the same (after updating), but the present invention is not limited to this. A part of the data stored in the response processing storage unit 23 in the controller 20 'can be transferred to the response processing storage unit 17 in the toy body 10'. That is, for example, a plurality of types of response processing knowledge are prepared in the controller 20 ', and the user selects one of the plurality of types of response processing knowledge, and transfers it to the toy body 10'. This is sent to the response processing storage unit 17. In other words, it is suitable for a case where one toy body is shared by a plurality of persons, or a case where it is desired to change the content to be handled depending on the mood of the day. Moreover, in such a case, the response processing storage unit 17 of the toy main body 10 'only needs to store one response processing knowledge group to be used at that time, so that it can be applied by a storage means with a small memory capacity.

FIG. 8 shows another example of the second embodiment shown in FIG. As shown in FIG.
Judgment is made comprehensively from a plurality of given stimuli to determine a response. As a specific stimulus, a spoken word is used, and a sound level (loudness) and vibration at the time of uttering the word are used as in the above-described embodiments. The specific configuration is as follows.

The detection unit 11 includes a microphone 11
a and a vibration sensor 11b. Then, the output of the microphone 11a is provided to the audio signal processing unit 12c in the detection signal processing unit 12 and the first signal processing unit 12d. Further, the output of the vibration sensor 11b is provided to the second signal processing unit 12e. The audio signal processing unit 12e is similar to the one having the functions of the audio signal extraction unit 12a and the coding generation unit 12b shown in FIG. 3, and extracts audio information from a signal output from the microphone 11a. Convert to a code for voice recognition. In addition, the first signal processing unit 12d extracts the loudness of the voice acquired by the microphone 11a. Further, the second signal processing unit 12e extracts the magnitude of the vibration applied to the toy body 10 'detected by the vibration sensor 11b.

Then, the first and second signal processing units 12d and 12e
The magnitude of each signal extracted by
6 is provided to the response processing determination unit 16c. The code information extracted by the audio signal processing unit 12c is provided to the response processing determination unit 16c via the audio recognition unit 16a.
At this time, the speech recognition unit 16a performs two processes of the signal reproduction unit 22a and the speech pattern matching unit 22b shown in FIG. 4, recognizes the spoken word, and determines the recognized word (character code) as a response process. This is given to the section 16c.

The response processing determination unit 16c comprehensively determines the given voice volume, vibration volume, and spoken words, and determines a response to the stimulus based on the knowledge stored in the response processing storage unit 17. decide. Specifically, the processing is performed using the fuzzy rule shown in FIG. 9A and the membership function shown in FIG. 9B. That is, for the magnitude of the vibration and the loudness of the voice, the degree of conformity is obtained according to the membership function shown in FIG. Further, the response processing storage unit 17 stores a table associating emotions with words as shown in FIG. Therefore, the above table is accessed using the words obtained by voice recognition as keys, and a search is made for what kind of emotion the words belong to.
Then, the information obtained in this way is input to the antecedent part of the rule shown in FIG. 9A, and is inferred to obtain an output of the consequent part. Specific words (shown in parentheses in the figure) belonging to “apology words” and “words of joy” shown in the consequent part are also stored in a predetermined storage area in the response processing storage unit 17. .

Further, the response processing determining section 16c outputs a necessary command to make a response determined in this way. That is, when a response word is issued, the speech synthesis unit 1
6b, and converts the character code of the response word determined and output by the response processing determination unit 16c into a signal for voice output.

The output of the speech synthesizer 16b is provided to the first signal converter 14c in the drive processor 14. Also, as a response process to the stimulus, the toy body 10 '
When a part of is moved, the response processing determining unit 16c sends information about the part to the second signal converting unit 14d. And
The first signal conversion unit 14c converts the signal into an electric signal corresponding to the response word, and operates the speaker 15a to emit the response word. When the given information is “moving the head”, the second signal converter 14d is configured to use the first actuator 15b built in the neck of the toy body 10 ′.
By moving a predetermined amount, the user is caused to shake his / her head. When the given information is "moving the hand", the second actuator 15c built in the shoulder portion of the toy body 10 'is moved by a predetermined amount, thereby moving the hand up and down.

Also in this example, data transmission / reception can be performed with a controller (not shown) using the transmission / reception unit 13 so that the data in the response processing storage unit 17 can be rewritten.

FIGS. 11 and 12 show a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the response can be switched according to the user. In the illustrated example, the determination of the response process is performed on the controller side in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

The specific configuration is, as apparent from a comparison between FIGS. 3 and 11 and FIGS. 4 and 12, a carrier frequency for communication between the toy body 10 "and the controller 20". Is switched, the controller 20 ″ determines which user is currently using it, determines response processing based on the corresponding response processing knowledge, and transfers the determined response processing to the toy body 10 ″. It has become.

That is, as shown in FIG.
In 0 ", there is provided an identification number setting unit 30 for specifying a user, and when using the user, an identification number of the user is registered. The identification number setting unit 30 is switched using various switches. Or a card reader.

The identification number of the user is sent from the identification number setting section 30 to the frequency setting section 31. Then, the frequency setting unit 31 switches and sets the modulation frequencies of the frequency modulation unit 32 and the frequency demodulation unit 33 so as to operate at the carrier frequency assigned in advance to the identification number. Then, the audio information output from the coding generation unit 12b is
After being modulated to a predetermined frequency by passing through the frequency modulation section 32, the signal is transmitted to the controller 20 ″ by the transmission section 13a. The information on the response processing transmitted from the controller 20 ″ is frequency demodulated. After being demodulated by the unit 33, it is provided to the signal reproducing unit 14a.

On the other hand, on the controller 20 ″ side, FIG.
As shown in (1), the signal conveyed at the predetermined frequency received via the receiving unit 21a is demodulated by the frequency demodulation unit 34, and then given to the signal reproduction unit 22a in the response processing unit 22. Then, the output of the frequency demodulation unit 34 is
Here, the carrier frequency is detected, and it is determined which identification number of the person is in use. Then, based on the determination result, the modulation frequency for the signal transmitted to the frequency modulation unit is changed. Further, the identification number determining unit 3
Numeral 6 gives the recognized identification number to the response processing storage unit switching unit 37. Then, the response processing storage unit switching unit 37
From each knowledge group stored in the response processing storage unit 23,
The knowledge group for the identification number is selected. Then, the response processing determination unit 22c determines response knowledge using the selected knowledge group. As a data structure of the response processing storage unit 23, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, response words corresponding to registered words are stored separately for each identification number. Thus, for example, when one toy body 10 ″ is shared by sisters, the identification number 1 is set when the sister uses it, and the identification number 2 is set when the sister uses it. Of course, in this example as well, the stored knowledge can be edited using the response processing editing unit 24.

In this embodiment, a configuration other than switching the frequency used for transmission / reception by an identification number, that is, detecting a stimulus or determining a response corresponding to the stimulus,
Since the configuration for executing the response is the same as that of the first embodiment (first example), the same reference numerals are given and the detailed description is omitted.

Further, in the case of the configuration shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, even if a plurality of toy bodies are prepared and operated simultaneously, one controller can be obtained by changing the identification number. Can be managed by In the case where a single controller manages a plurality of toy bodies as described above and the same response knowledge may be used in each toy body, the response processing storage in the circuit shown in FIG. The unit switching unit 37 becomes unnecessary.

On the other hand, when only one toy body is managed, and only the response knowledge can be switched as described above, the identification number is transmitted from the controller to the toy body. It is not necessary to switch the frequency in accordance with. Therefore, such a function can be omitted. The method of determining the identification number is not limited to the method of changing the transmission frequency as described above. Even if the frequency is the same, the identification number can be identified by transmitting the code of the identification number as a pair.

[0065]

As described above, since the automatic response toy according to the present invention has the editing function, the response knowledge for determining the response to the externally applied stimulus can be changed. As a result, the response to the same stimulus can be changed and registered on the user side thereafter, and the response can be varied and timeless. Therefore, the user can be stimulated with creativity. Also, love can be poured into toys. When the controller has a function of determining a response process (claim 1 or the like), the circuit built in the toy body can be made relatively simple and a complex response to a stimulus can be obtained. Can be.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing an example of an automatic response toy according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal structure of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a more detailed block diagram of the inside of the toy body in the device shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a more detailed block diagram in a controller of the apparatus shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a function of a response processing determination unit.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure in a response processing storage unit.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a more detailed block diagram of the inside of the toy body in the device shown in FIG. 7;

9 is a diagram showing an example of knowledge stored in a response processing storage unit 17 in the device shown in FIG.

10 is a response processing storage unit 17 in the device shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of knowledge stored in a.

FIG. 11 is a more detailed block diagram of the inside of the toy body according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a more detailed block diagram of the inside of a controller according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure in a response processing storage unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 10 ', 10 "toy main body 11 detection unit 12 detection signal processing unit 13 transmission / reception unit 14 drive processing unit 15 operation execution unit (response processing execution means) 16 response processing unit 17 response processing storage unit 20, 20', 20" Controller 21 Transmission / reception unit 22 Response processing unit 23 Response processing storage unit 24 Response processing editing unit 30 Identification number setting unit 36 Identification number determination unit 37 Response processing storage unit switching unit

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A toy main body and a controller, wherein the toy main body and the controller each have a transmission / reception means, and a predetermined signal can be mutually communicated using the transmission / reception means, provided on the toy main body. The detected detecting means detects a stimulus given to the toy main body, and transmits stimulus information based on the detected signal to the controller using the transmitting / receiving means. The controller stores the stimulus information in a response processing storage unit. Based on the obtained response knowledge, a response process corresponding to the received stimulus information is obtained, and the obtained response process is returned to the toy body using the transmission / reception means, and the toy body receives the received response process. A response processing execution unit is driven in accordance with a command, and the controller is configured to transmit a response information stored in the response processing storage unit. Automatic response toy comprising the editing means for editing. 2. The toy body includes means for setting an identification number. When data is transmitted from the toy body to the controller, information about the identification number is also transmitted. The automatic response toy according to claim 1, wherein a response process corresponding to the number is requested. 3. A controller provided with a communication means and a plurality of toy bodies, wherein each of the plurality of toy bodies has means for setting an identification number, and data is transmitted from the toy body to the controller. In doing so, the information about the identification number is also transmitted, and when returning from the controller to a predetermined toy body, the information about the identification number is also transmitted, and the plurality of toys are transmitted from the controller. 2. The automatic response toy according to claim 1, wherein information on the identification number sent together with the response process to be transmitted is extracted, and the response process addressed to the self is acquired. 4. The controller according to claim 3, wherein the controller changes response knowledge to be used in accordance with the received identification number, and requests different response processing for each toy body. The automatic response toy described in 1. 5. A detecting means for detecting an externally applied stimulus, and a response for requesting a response process in accordance with stimulus information generated from an output of said detecting means based on response knowledge stored in a response processing storage unit. A toy main body including a processing unit and a response execution unit that executes a response process obtained by the response processing unit, wherein the toy main unit has a receiving unit, and receives a rewrite command signal transmitted from the outside. An automatic response toy having a function of changing response knowledge stored in the response processing storage unit based on the response knowledge. 6. A controller that issues the rewrite command signal to the automatic response toy according to claim 5, wherein the controller stores at least response knowledge stored in a response knowledge storage unit of the toy body. Storage means;
An editing means for editing response knowledge stored in the storage means, wherein predetermined response knowledge stored in the storage means is transmitted to the toy body as the rewrite command signal. 6. The automatic response toy according to 5. 7. The stimulus is a voice, and voice recognition processing is performed on a signal generated from an output of the detection means to extract a word applied to the toy body. The automatic response toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the response processing is determined based on the response processing. 8. The automatic response toy according to claim 7, wherein the response processing includes at least one that emits a voice. 9. The method according to claim 1, wherein there are a plurality of types of stimuli, and the response processing is determined by comprehensively determining a plurality of pieces of stimulus information obtained based on the plurality of types of stimuli. The automatic response toy according to any one of Items 1 to 8.