JPH1078745A - Recording medium for language learning and cord reader - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible to easily obtain voice information of only the arbitrary parts in sentences. SOLUTION: The sentences 48 displayed in English as the language of a prescribed country and first code pattern images 50 which correspond to the voice information when all of these sentences 48 are voiced and are optically readable by manual scanning are recorded on a recording medium 46 for language learning. Compositions 52, 54, 56, 58, 60 which constitute the sentences 48, second code pattern images 62, 64, 66, 68, 70 which correspond to the voice information when these compositions 52 to 60 are voiced and are optically readable by manual scanning, part of words 72, 74, 76 which constitute the sentences 48 and third code pattern images 78, 80, 82 which correspond to the voice information when these words 72 to 76 are voiced and are optically readable by manual scanning are recorded on the recording medium.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a language learning recording medium in which a sentence in a language of a predetermined country such as English, and a code pattern image of its voice information are recorded, and such a language learning record. The present invention relates to a code reader for reading and reproducing the code pattern image recorded on a medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a representative of language learning teaching materials,
There are reference books and printed materials of problem books, and audio information media such as cassette tapes and CDs (compact discs), which are published in various forms. In recent years, the importance of audio information related to hearings and the like has been pointed out, and learning teaching materials in which a printed matter and an audio medium are set have been released. For example, audio information corresponding to sentences written in reference books or problem books is recorded (recorded) on a cassette tape, and the recorded speech includes a set of sentences and important example sentences and the like. Words and the like.

[0003] Focusing on a collection of problems for language learning teaching materials, a fill-in-the-blank problem and a word order selection problem often appear as problems. In the fill-in-the-blank question, a part of a sentence or sentence of interest is incomplete, and the answerer selects words or the like applicable to this part from several options. In the word order selection problem, a sentence or some of the words are arranged in an incorrect word order, and the answerer reorders the sentence or an appropriate word order.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Sho 59-148085 discloses a learning machine having a correct / wrong function as a language learning apparatus other than a printed matter and a voice information medium. The learning machine disclosed in this publication can obtain the answer and the message information at the time of error from the printed matter in which the questions are entered at the time of learning. This will be described with reference to FIG. On the drill paper 1, a bar code 2 in which an assignment, an answer option, and a correct answer number are recorded as digital data is printed. Respondents should select the number that they have determined to be correct for the assignment,
After inputting from the key 4 of the learning machine 3, the bar code reader pen 5 reads the bar code 2 on the drill paper. The learning machine 3 compares the answer from the barcode with the input key number to determine correctness. It is disclosed that the sound recorded in the learning machine main body is output according to the right or wrong.

Also, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-18378 discloses that
In the dictionary, near the phonetic symbol of a word, a bar code of the voice information of the word is written, the bar code is read, a voice is output by voice synthesis, and the spelling of the word is displayed on a display. A learning device is disclosed.

[0006]

In a conventional learning material in which a reference book and a cassette tape are set, a sound corresponding to a sentence printed in a collection of problems is recorded on the cassette tape. Since the sound recorded on the cassette tape is recorded in a predetermined order in advance, if you want to hear the sound of the desired part, send the playback position of the cassette tape to the required location, then press the play button, The operation was complicated, such as pressing the stop button at the end. In addition, if the user wants to hear the same portion of the sound repeatedly, the tape must be rewound by a predetermined length, which is inconvenient. Normally, since cassette tape recorders are used for relatively long units of music, relatively short units of information such as sentences and words for language learning teaching materials are randomly accessed and repeatedly played back repeatedly. It was not suitable for doing.

Further, when the learning apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Sho 59-148085 is applied to a fill-in-the-blank problem or a word order selection problem, which is a problem for language learning, two steps of inputting an answer and reading a bar code are minimum. Will be needed. When the answerer selects the correct answer, a function of outputting a completed sentence (sentence) by voice is required. However, since such a learning device holds voice information in the main body, a different voice is used for each task. When an output is obtained, a large-capacity memory or the like is required, which is not preferable because the device becomes large. Further, such a conventional learning device cannot cope with a word order selection problem.

Furthermore, the word learning apparatus disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-18378 discloses a bar code of speech information of a word in the vicinity of a phonetic symbol of a word in a dictionary. , And the idea of encoding a whole sentence and encoding a part of the sentence to constitute various language learning problems is not disclosed or suggested.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and records not only information on a whole sentence but also information on sentences or words in a predetermined unit constituting a sentence as a code pattern image. Provided is a recording medium for language learning that can easily obtain audio information of only an arbitrary part in a sentence, and a code reading device that reads and reproduces the code pattern image recorded on such a recording medium for language learning. The purpose is to do.

[0010]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, a language learning recording medium according to the present invention is designed so that when a sentence displayed using a language of a predetermined country and all the sentences are converted to speech. The first code pattern image which is recorded in correspondence with the voice information and which can be read optically by hand, and the voice information when each sentence or word of the predetermined unit constituting the text is converted into voice. And a second code pattern image that is manually readable optically and recorded.

That is, according to the recording medium for language learning of the present invention, all the predetermined sentences are vocalized and printed as the first code pattern image, and an arbitrary part in the transcript is vocalized to the first code pattern image. 2 is printed as a second code pattern image, so that only the first or second code pattern image is selected and manually optically read, so that audio information of the entire text or only an arbitrary part of the text can be easily obtained. Obtainable. In addition, audio information that is partially converted into audio can be output in an arbitrary order and an arbitrary number of times.

[0012] Further, the recording medium for language learning according to the present invention is a word group consisting of a plurality of words that are constituent elements of one sentence displayed using a language of a predetermined country and whose arrangement is incorrect, A plurality of manually readable optically readable code pattern images recorded for each word, wherein each of the code pattern images is for indicating a correct sequence position in the sentence of the corresponding word. Including sequence position information, and at least one code pattern image of each code pattern image, voice information when all sentences based on the correct sequence of each word are voiced,
And information on the total number of recorded code pattern images.

That is, according to the recording medium for language learning of the present invention, a word group consisting of a plurality of words having incorrect arrangements and a plurality of optically readable manually recorded words corresponding to the respective words. And a code pattern image. In this case, in particular, each code pattern image includes sequence position information for indicating a correct sequence position of the corresponding word in the sentence, and at least one of the code pattern images is included. The code pattern image includes audio information when all sentences based on the correct arrangement of each word are converted into speech, and information on the total number of recorded code pattern images. Therefore, it is possible to provide a language recording medium from which recorded voice information can be obtained only when a plurality of such code pattern images are read in an order that matches a predetermined order. That is, in the word order selection question, which is a task for language learning, when the answerer's choice is correct, it is possible to provide a language learning recording medium that outputs a voice of a completed sentence.

Further, the code reader according to the present invention comprises:
A component of one sentence displayed in the language of a given country, which is composed of a plurality of words whose arrangement is incorrect, and manually optically read and recorded corresponding to each word A plurality of possible code pattern images, each of the code pattern images includes arrangement position information for indicating a correct arrangement position of the corresponding word in the sentence, and at least one of the code pattern images is included. The code pattern image includes a plurality of codes from a language learning recording medium including voice information when all sentences based on the correct arrangement of each word are vocalized and information on the total number of recorded code pattern images. Reading means for sequentially and manually reading a pattern image optically, and information on the arrangement position information and the total number from the code pattern image read by the reading means; Determining means for extracting and determining the correctness of the reading order of each code pattern image; storage means for extracting and storing the audio information from the code pattern image read by the reading means; Control means for controlling the output of the audio information stored in the storage means.

That is, according to the code reader of the present invention,
The judging means extracts the arrangement position information and the information on the total number from the code pattern image read by the reading means to judge whether or not the reading order of each code pattern image is correct, and reads the read order by the reading means into the storage means. The voice information is extracted from the code pattern image and stored, and the control means controls the output of the voice information stored in the storage means according to the result of the determination by the determination means. Therefore,
It is possible to provide a code reading device capable of obtaining recorded audio information only when a plurality of code pattern images are read in an order that matches a predetermined order.
In other words, in a word order selection question, which is a task for language learning, a code reading device that outputs a voice of a completed sentence when the answerer's choice is correct is provided.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Before describing an embodiment of the present invention, a code pattern image applied to the present invention and an apparatus for reading the code pattern image will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the code pattern image 10 applied to the present invention is:
A plurality of blocks 1 having a predetermined unit of data dots 12
4 are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix. Each block 14 includes a data area 16 in which a plurality of data dots 12 arranged according to the content of information are entered.
The data area 16 has a block address dot 18 indicating the address of the block arranged in a predetermined positional relationship. In addition, each block 14
Is a predetermined position, for example, markers 20 arranged at four corners thereof, and a predetermined position with respect to the markers 20, for example,
It has a predetermined pattern dot 22 for matching arranged between markers adjacent in the first direction. The address dots 18 are arranged at predetermined positions with respect to the markers 20, for example, between markers adjacent in the second direction. The pattern dots 22, the address dots 18 and the data dots 12 arranged in the data area 16 are constituted by dots of the same size. Also,
The marker 20 is formed as a dot having a larger area than these dots, and is recorded on a recording medium (not shown) such as paper as a circular dot having a diameter seven times as large as the data dot 12.

Such a code pattern image 10 is captured by scanning a code reader (not shown) in the direction of the arrow in the figure. The reading process of the code pattern image 10 is performed in such a manner that a marker position serving as a reference position is accurately calculated in order to accurately obtain a code position from a CCD image captured over a plurality of frames. Read 12. For the calculation of the marker coordinates, the marker 20 is detected from the first captured image using the feature having a large dot size. Thereafter, the pattern dots 22 arranged between the markers are searched for, and their barycentric coordinates are obtained. Then, a method of correcting the marker coordinates from these barycentric coordinates, that is, calculating the accurate position coordinates of the marker 20 by using the least square method is adopted.

FIG. 2B is a block diagram of the code reader 24, which reads the data dots 12 and converts them into binary data. The code reading device 24 shown in FIG. 2A is printed on a sheet-shaped recording medium (not shown).
Detecting section 2 for capturing a code pattern image 10
6. A scan conversion unit 28 for recognizing the image data supplied from the detection unit 26 as a code pattern image and normalizing it, an adjustment unit 30 for adjusting the data sequence, and an error correction unit for correcting reading errors and data errors during reproduction. 3
2. It comprises a reproduction processing unit 34 for performing decompression processing for data compression processing in accordance with respective attributes of the data, a controller 36 for controlling these units, and an audio output device 38 such as a speaker or headphones. The details of the detection unit 26, the scan conversion unit 28, the data string adjustment unit 30, the error correction unit 32, the reproduction processing unit 34, and the audio output device 38 are described in detail in JP-A-6-231466 by the applicant of the present invention. , And a description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, the detection unit 26, the scan conversion unit 28, the data string adjustment unit 30, the error correction unit 32, the processing unit including the reproduction processing unit 34, and the controller 36 are collectively referred to as a code reading unit 40.

FIG. 3A shows an outer shape of the code reading device 24. The code reading device 24 has a pen-shaped housing 4
2 has an image pickup unit at one end, and picks up an image of the code pattern image 10 here. The code reading section 40 is provided in the pen-shaped housing 42, and the code output section 38
The earphone 38A serves as a speaker for outputting sound reproduced from the earphone 38A. The predetermined code pattern image 10 shown in FIG. 2A and characters, pictures, and the like are printed on the sheet-like recording medium 44. By scanning the code pattern image 10 with the pen-shaped casing 42 of the reading device 24, sound is obtained from the earphone 38A.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. [First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a layout of a printed sentence and a code pattern image on a language learning recording medium 46 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, reference numeral 48 is a sentence displayed in its original language when the language of a predetermined country is English, and reference numeral 50 corresponds to audio information when the entire sentence 48 is converted to speech. FIG. 5 is a first code pattern image recorded optically that can be optically read by manual scanning.

Reference numerals 52, 54, 56, 58, and 60 denote sentences constituting the sentence 48, and reference numerals 62, 64, 66, 68,
Reference numeral 70 denotes second code pattern images recorded corresponding to the voice information when the sentences 52 to 60 are voiced and which can be optically read by manual scanning.

Also, 72, 74, and 76 correspond to the above sentence 48.
And 78, 80, and 82, respectively, are the third words that can be optically read by manual scanning recorded in correspondence with the voice information when the words 72 to 76 are voiced. 7 is a code pattern image of FIG.

Reference numeral 84 denotes a sentence in which a learning instruction is specified. When the first code pattern image 50 on the language learning recording medium 46 is read using the code reading device 24 as described above, a sentence 48 is output as an output.
The output of the voice information of the whole sentence is obtained. When the second code pattern images 62 to 70 are read, the sentences 52 to 70 are read.
An output of voice information obtained by converting 60 into voice is obtained. Similarly,
When the third code pattern images 78 to 82 are read, audio information output of the words 72 to 76 is obtained.

Therefore, according to this configuration, when the user wants to hear the voice of a certain sentence or word in the whole sentence, it is possible to easily obtain the voice output of that part, and can hear the same word repeatedly or skip any sentence. You will be able to listen.

According to this method, the code pattern image is optically read by manual scanning, so that the audio information of only an arbitrary part in the text can be obtained by manual scanning. In addition, it is possible to obtain the output of the voice information that is partially converted into voice in an arbitrary order and an arbitrary number of times. This can achieve an effect that cannot be obtained with a conventional language learning recording medium such as a combination of a reference book and a cassette tape.

[Second Embodiment] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a layout of a printed sentence and a code pattern image on a language learning recording medium 86 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG.

That is, reference numeral 84 is an instruction for a task. Reference numeral 48 denotes a sentence displayed in English as a language of a predetermined country, and reference numeral 50 denotes a first code which is recorded corresponding to voice information when all of the text is transcribed and which can be optically read by manual scanning. It is a pattern image.

Here, in the present embodiment, identification symbols 88, 90, 92 and respective underlines are provided in the vicinity of a sentence constituting the sentence 48. Then, instead of the sentences 52, 54, and 56 in the first embodiment, the notations 94, 96, and 98 of the identification symbols are recorded on the language learning recording medium 86, and the notations 94 to 98 are recorded. In the vicinity, second code pattern images 62 to 66 which are recorded corresponding to the voice information when the sentences corresponding to the identification symbols 88 to 92 are vocalized and which can be optically read by manual scanning are recorded. ing.

Similarly, identification symbols 100 and 102 and respective underlines are provided near the words constituting the sentence 48, and notations 104 and 106 of the identification symbols are provided. The above identification code 1
Third code pattern images 80 and 82 that are optically readable by manual scanning and that are recorded in correspondence with the audio information when the words corresponding to 00 and 102 are vocalized are recorded.

When the first code pattern image 50 on the language learning recording medium 86 is read using a code reading device (not shown), the output of the voice information of the entire text of the sentence 48 is output. can get. When the second code pattern images 62 to 66 are read, the identification code 88 is read.
As a result, an output of voice information obtained by converting a sentence designated by .about.92 into a voice is obtained. Similarly, the third code pattern image 80,
When 82 is read, an output of voice information obtained by converting the word indicated by the identification symbols 100 and 102 into voice is obtained.

Therefore, according to this configuration, when it is desired to hear the voice of a certain sentence or word in the whole sentence, it is possible to easily obtain the voice output of that part, and to repeatedly hear the same word or skip any sentence. You will be able to listen.

Further, according to the present embodiment, compared with the first embodiment, by using an identification symbol and its notation for referring to a constituent sentence or a word, the printing area can be saved.

[Third Embodiment] FIG. 5A shows a recording medium for language learning 10 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a diagram illustrating a layout of a printed text and a code pattern image in FIG.

That is, reference numeral 110 is a sentence having a partially unfinished word or sentence selection section 112 displayed in English, and this word or sentence selection section 112 has a plurality of words or sentences 114 and 116. , 118. The plurality of words or sentences 114 to 118 include a correct word or sentence that should match this sentence. 120, 122, and 124 are code pattern images recorded corresponding to these words or sentences 114 to 118 and optically readable by manual scanning. And 126 is this word or sentence selection unit 11
2 is an instruction sentence which instructs a respondent to select a word or sentence considered appropriate from among the words or sentences in 2 and scan the corresponding code pattern images 120 to 124 with a code reader (not shown).

Here, in the code pattern image 120 corresponding to an appropriate option in the word or sentence selection unit 112, for example, the sentence in the completed state in which "A" is selected in the sentence 110 is converted to speech. And recorded as audio information. On the other hand, the code pattern image 12 for another option, ie, a word or sentence 116 and 118
Nos. 2 and 124 record silent voice information,
Even if these code pattern images 122 and 124 are read by a code reading device, no audio output is obtained. Of course, these code pattern images 122 and 1
24 does not match the code pattern image formation rule,
A code pattern image from which data cannot be read may be used.

With respect to the language learning recording medium 108, the answerer scans the code pattern image corresponding to the option, and if the answer is a correct answer, the voice information recorded in the code pattern image is displayed. can get.
On the other hand, if the selected one is a wrong answer, no voice information is obtained. Therefore, the answerer can judge the correctness of the selected selection from this.

The above description is based on the word or sentence selection unit 1.
It is assumed that one of the three words or sentences constituting 12 is correct and the other two are incorrect. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and all the words or sentences in the selection unit may be correct. In this case, the voice information when the unfinished part is supplemented with the word or sentence may be recorded in the corresponding code pattern image.

As described above, by setting a plurality of options for a partially unfinished sentence and recording the corresponding voice information as a code pattern image, various types of assumed voice information can be obtained. The code pattern image can be obtained by a simple operation of optically reading the image by manual scanning.

[Fourth Embodiment] FIG. 5B shows a recording medium 12 for language learning according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a diagram illustrating a layout of a printed text and a code pattern image in FIG.

In the third embodiment, the audio information of the code pattern image corresponding to the incorrect answer is recorded as no sound. Instead, in the present embodiment, the selection is incorrect. Is recorded. Therefore, this embodiment is common to the third embodiment except for the audio information recorded in the code pattern image, and the common parts are shown in FIG.
The same reference numerals as those in FIG.

That is, in the present embodiment, the code pattern image 120 corresponding to the correct answer “A” is
In step 10, the sentence in the completed state in which “A” is selected is vocalized and recorded as a code pattern image. on the other hand,
In the code pattern images 130 and 132 corresponding to other options, that is, words or sentences 116 and 118, audio information indicating that the selection is incorrect is recorded as a code pattern image. The answerer can recognize from the audio information obtained by the operation of optically reading the code pattern images 130 and 132 by manual scanning that the selection was incorrect.

The code pattern images 130 and 13
As the audio information recorded in 2, besides the information notifying the error as described above, for example, the audio information of the hint for the task, such as "wrong, here is the original form" It may be recorded.

[Fifth Embodiment] FIG. 6A shows a recording medium for language learning 13 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a layout of a printed text and a code pattern image in FIG.

That is, reference numeral 136 is a component of a sentence displayed in English, and is a word group consisting of a plurality of words 138, 140, 142, 144, and 146 whose arrangement is incorrect. The words 138 to 146 are rearranged in the correct word order, and the instruction 148 instructs to read the code in the appropriate order. In addition, the language learning recording medium 134 includes the notation 1 of the words 138 to 146.
50, 152, 154, 156, and 158 are provided, and each of the words 138 to
Code pattern images 160, 162, 164, 16 that can be optically read by manual scanning corresponding to 146
6,168 are recorded.

Here, each of the code pattern images 160-1
68, array position information for indicating a correct array position is recorded.
In at least one of 168, voice information when all sentences based on the correct arrangement of each word are converted into voice and information on the total number of recorded code pattern images are recorded.

FIG. 7 shows the code pattern images 160 to 16.
8 shows numerical data recorded. For each code, the first two bytes record the sequence information and the total number of blocks, respectively, followed by audio data.

For example, the correct answer to the task shown in FIG. 6A is 144 (it), 140 (is), 138 (hot), 1
46 (in) and 142 (summer), the sequence information is recorded in accordance with this order. Specifically, the arrangement information of the code pattern image 166 corresponding to “it” is “1”.
However, the sequence information of the code pattern image 162 corresponding to “is” is “2”, the sequence information of the code pattern image 160 corresponding to “hot” is “3”, and the code pattern image 168 corresponding to “in”. The sequence information of "4" is "summe
“5” is recorded as the arrangement information of the code pattern image 164 corresponding to “r”. "5" is recorded as the total number information of the codes.

Given the sequence information indicating the order of each code and the total number of code pattern images, it is possible to uniquely rearrange the codes into correct sequences. The audio data following the sequence information / total number information is data of 2 bytes (16 bits) per sample, and the sampling rate is, for example, 8 kHz.
It is. Since only one voice is converted to one sentence, the voice information only needs to be stored in at least one of the plurality of code pattern images, and the storage location is not limited. By recording a plurality of audio information, the redundancy of the information is increased, and the security of the data can be enhanced.

As described above, recorded voice information can be obtained only when a plurality of code pattern images are read in a predetermined order. [Sixth Embodiment] FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a layout of printed sentences and code pattern images on a language learning recording medium 170 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. . This embodiment is common to the above-described fifth embodiment except that the method of storing audio information recorded as a code pattern image is different. Therefore, the common parts are the same as those in FIG. , The same reference numerals as in FIG.

That is, in this embodiment, the audio information is divided into a plurality of code pattern images and stored. Since the voice information is recorded in a dispersed manner, the code pattern images 172, 174, 176, 178, 18 in FIG.
The size of 0 can be made smaller than that of FIG.

Here, a method of storing voice information will be described with reference to FIGS. (A) of FIG.
It shows numerical data recorded in the code pattern images 172 to 180. The arrangement information and the total number information are recorded in the upper two bytes for each code pattern image. One code pattern image includes words 138 to 138 of a word group 136.
Speech information when a sentence in which 146 is correctly arranged is converted into speech is divided into five pieces and recorded. The order in which the divided audio information is stored is matched with the code arrangement information.
As shown in FIG. 8B, the audio information divided and stored is recombined and can be perceived as audio, and does not stand alone as audio information.

As described above, it is possible to provide a language recording medium in which recorded voice information can be obtained only when a plurality of code pattern images are read in a predetermined order. That is, in the word order selection question, which is a task for language learning, when the answerer's choice is correct, it is possible to provide a language learning recording medium that outputs a voice of a completed sentence.

Further, since the audio information is divided and stored in a plurality of code pattern images, the amount of information allocated to one code pattern image can be reduced. Thus, the area where the code pattern image printed on the language learning recording medium is printed can be reduced. Further, since the information is dispersed, it is resistant to scratches on printing from the viewpoint of interleaving, and the reliability is improved.

[Seventh Embodiment] In the present embodiment, the language learning recording medium 134 according to the fifth embodiment is described.
And a code reader for the same.

FIG. 9A is a block diagram showing the structure of the code reading apparatus 182. The code reading apparatus 182 includes a plurality of code pattern images 160 to 160 on the language learning recording medium 134 as described above.
A code reading unit 184 that optically reads 168 sequentially by manual scanning; an array information / total number information extracting unit 186 that extracts array position information and total number information from the code pattern image read by the code reading unit 184; A scanning order correct / incorrect judgment unit 188 for judging whether the reading order of the pattern image is correct, an audio information extraction storage unit 190 for extracting and storing audio information from the code pattern image read by the code reading unit 184, and the scanning order correct / incorrect judgment unit 188
The audio information output control unit 192 that controls the output of the audio information stored in the audio information extraction storage unit 190 according to the determination result in the above, the controller 36 that controls these, and the output from the audio information output control unit 192 It comprises an audio output device 38 that outputs audio according to the output.

Here, the data flow in the code reading device 182 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. That is, first, the code reading unit 184 reads a code pattern image (step S10), and the sequence information / total number information extracting unit 186 extracts the total number information and the sequence information of the codes (steps S12 and S14). Next, if there is voice information, the voice information is extracted in the voice information extraction storage unit 190 and stored in a voice data memory (not shown) configured in the voice information extraction storage unit 190 (step S).
16).

Then, the scanning order correct / incorrect judging section 188 judges whether the reading order is correct or not by comparing the number of readings with the read array information (step S1).
8). Here, if the code reading number matches the code arrangement information, it is determined that the reading order is correct,
The scanning order correct / incorrect determining unit 188 further determines whether the reading of the code is completed by comparing the number of times of reading with the total number of codes (step S20). In the determination process of the end of the reading, if the total number information of the codes is not extracted, the process returns to step S10, and
The above process is repeated. In this case, the above step S10
When the code pattern image is read with, the number of times the code is read is incremented.

If it is determined in step S20 that the number of times of code reading and the total number information match, that is, if the code reading has been completed in the correct order, the voice information The audio information is extracted from the audio data memory of the audio information extraction and storage unit 190 by the output control unit 192 (step S22).
Audio information is output from the audio output device 38.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S18 that the reading order is incorrect, that is, if the reading order is incorrect, that is, if the reading order is not correct in the reading order correct / incorrect processing in step S18, no sound is output. The process ends.

As described above, it is possible to provide a code reading apparatus capable of obtaining recorded voice information only when a plurality of code pattern images are read in a predetermined order. In other words, in a word order selection question, which is a task for language learning, a code reading device that outputs a voice of a completed sentence when the answerer's choice is correct is provided.

[Eighth Embodiment] The present embodiment relates to a language learning recording medium 170 according to the sixth embodiment.
And a code reader for the same.

FIG. 9B is a block diagram showing the configuration. The present code reading device 194 includes a plurality of code pattern images 172 to 172 of the language learning recording medium 170 as described above.
A code reading unit 184 for optically reading 180 by manual scanning; an array information / total number information extracting unit 186 for extracting array position information and information on the total number from the code pattern image read by the code reading unit 184; A scanning order correctness determination unit 188 for determining whether the scanning order of the pattern image is correct, a distributed voice information extracting unit 196 for extracting distributed voice information from the code pattern image read by the code reading unit 184, and a distributed voice information extracting unit 196. A shared voice information combining unit 198 for combining the obtained shared voice information,
An audio information output control section 192 for controlling the output of the audio information combined by the distributed audio information combining section 198 in accordance with the result of the determination by the scanning order correctness / incorrectness determination section 188; a controller 36 for controlling these; Output control unit 19
Audio output device 38 that outputs audio according to the output from
Consists of

Here, the data flow in the code reading device 194 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. That is, first, the code reading unit 184 reads a code pattern image (step S10), and the sequence information / total number information extracting unit 186 extracts the total number information and the sequence information of the codes (steps S12 and S14). Next, voice information is extracted by the distributed voice information extracting unit 196 and stored in a voice data memory (not shown) configured in the distributed voice information extracting unit 196 (step S24).

Then, the scanning order correct / incorrect judgment section 188 judges whether the reading order is correct or not by comparing the number of readings with the read array information (step S1).
8). Here, if the code reading number matches the code arrangement information, it is determined that the reading order is correct,
The scanning order correct / incorrect determining unit 188 further determines whether the reading of the code is completed by comparing the number of times of reading with the total number of codes (step S20). In the determination process of the end of the reading, if the total number information of the codes is not extracted, the process returns to step S10, and
The above process is repeated. In this case, the above step S10
When the code pattern image is read with, the number of times the code is read is incremented.

If it is determined in step S20 that the number of code readings and the total number information match, that is, if the code reading is completed in the correct order, the voice information Coupling part 19
8, the distributed voice information stored in the voice data memory of the distributed voice information extracting unit 196 is extracted (step S26), and combined with the voice information in an appropriate order (step S28). Then, under the control of the audio information output control unit 192, the audio is output from the audio output device 38 as audio.

On the other hand, in the reading order correct / incorrect judgment processing in step S18, if there is a difference between the code arrangement information and the number of readings, that is, if it is determined that the reading order is not correct, no sound is output. The process ends.

As described above, only when a plurality of code pattern images are read in a predetermined order, the audio information divided and recorded in the plurality of code pattern images is extracted and combined, and the audio output is performed. A code reading device that performs the following can be provided. In other words, in a word order selection question, which is a task for language learning, a code reading device that outputs a voice of a completed sentence when the answerer's choice is correct is provided.

Although the first to eighth embodiments have been described assuming English learning materials for Japanese people,
The language learning recording medium of the present invention is not limited to a particular language, but may be of course French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, or the like.

Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible within the scope of the present invention. . Here, the summary of the present invention is as follows.

(1) A first optically readable manual recorded in correspondence with a sentence displayed in a language of a predetermined country and audio information when the entire sentence is converted to speech. A code pattern image and a second optically readable manually readable code pattern image recorded in correspondence with audio information when a predetermined unit of the sentence or word constituting the sentence is converted into speech. A recording medium for language learning characterized by including:

That is, as described in the first embodiment, all the predetermined texts are vocalized and printed as the first code pattern image, and an arbitrary part of the text is vocalized to the first code pattern image. 2 is printed as a code pattern image. In this case, in the first embodiment, both the sentence and the word of the predetermined unit constituting the sentence are united as one unit, but the predetermined unit of the sentence or the word constituting the sentence is arbitrary. Is fine. A plurality of sentences and words may be combined.

With such a language learning recording medium, since the pattern image is manually read optically, it is possible to easily obtain audio information of only an arbitrary portion in the text. The audio information that is partially converted into audio can be output in an arbitrary order and an arbitrary number of times.

That is, in the conventional cassette tape recorder, text information written in texts such as reference books and problem books, and audio information such as sentences and words in the text are heard in a desired order, and various audio information are reproduced. Although it is not convenient to make random access, such a recording medium for language learning can freely obtain a voice output of a desired portion in a text written in text.

(2) A first optically readable manually recorded text corresponding to a text displayed in a language of a predetermined country and voice information when the text is entirely transcribed. A code pattern image, an identification symbol displayed at a position adjacent to a sentence or word in a predetermined unit constituting the sentence, and audio information when the sentence or word with the identification symbol is vocalized. And a second code pattern image that is manually and optically readable and that is recorded correspondingly.

That is, as described in the second embodiment, in order to represent a sentence or word of a predetermined unit located in the vicinity by a predetermined identification symbol, a space for a printing area can be reduced on the language learning recording medium. Is achieved. In this case, the identification symbols include numbers, alphabets, figures, and the like, and are not limited to the types.

In other words, in the conventional cassette tape recorder, texts written in texts such as reference books and problem books, and voice information such as sentences and words in the texts are heard in a desired order, and various voice information are randomly read. Although it is not easy to access to a language learning recording medium, it is possible to freely obtain a voice output of a desired portion in a text written in a text.

(3) A partially unfinished sentence displayed using a language of a predetermined country, and a plurality of predetermined units including a correct predetermined unit of a sentence or word to be adapted to the unfinished part of the sentence A sentence or word selection unit in which the sentence or word is displayed in a distinguished manner, and a code pattern image that is manually and optically readable, recorded in correspondence with each sentence or word of the sentence or word selection unit, And a code pattern image corresponding to a sentence or word in a correct predetermined unit to be matched for an unfinished portion of the sentence of the plurality of code pattern images is a completed state including the sentence or word in the predetermined unit. A language learning recording medium, which is a code pattern image recorded corresponding to voice information when all of the sentences are converted into voice.

That is, as described in the third embodiment, a plurality of options are set for a partially incomplete sentence, and the corresponding voice information is recorded as a code pattern image. Thereby, audio information for a desired selection can be obtained by a simple operation of manually reading the pattern image optically. In other words, in the case of a choice question which is a task for language learning, when the answerer's option is a correct answer, a language learning recording medium which outputs a voice of a completed sentence can be provided.

In the third embodiment, it is assumed that one of the three words constituting the word selection section is correct and the other two are incorrect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The word may be correct. In this case, the audio information when the unfinished part is supplemented with the word may be recorded in the corresponding code pattern image.

(4) Of the plurality of code pattern images, a code pattern image corresponding to an erroneous predetermined unit of sentence or word that does not match the unfinished part of the sentence informs that the selection is erroneous. The language learning recording medium according to (3), wherein the recording medium is a code pattern image recorded corresponding to audio information.

That is, as described in the fourth embodiment, the answerer can recognize that the selection was incorrect from the audio information obtained by the operation of optically reading the pattern image manually. . That is, in the case of a choice problem which is a language learning task, when the answerer's choice is an incorrect answer, a language learning recording medium that outputs a voice notifying that the answer can be provided.

Note that the language and the expression method are not limited as long as it is audio information for notifying that the selection is incorrect. (5) A component of one sentence displayed in a language of a predetermined country, which is composed of a plurality of words whose arrangement is incorrect, and a manually recorded group of words corresponding to each word. A plurality of optically readable code pattern images, wherein each of the code pattern images includes sequence position information for indicating a correct sequence position of the corresponding word in the sentence, and At least one code pattern image among the images includes voice information when all sentences based on the correct sequence of each word are vocalized, and information on the total number of recorded code pattern images, A recording medium for language learning.

That is, as described in the fifth embodiment, only when a plurality of code pattern images are read in an order that matches a predetermined order, recorded language information can be obtained. A medium can be provided. That is, in the word order selection question, which is a task for language learning, when the answerer's choice is correct, it is possible to provide a language learning recording medium that outputs a voice of a completed sentence.

Since the normal array is formed by using all the code pattern images, the audio information and the total number of images may be recorded in at least one of the code pattern images.

(6) A word group consisting of a plurality of words whose arrangement is incorrect, which is a component of one sentence displayed using a language of a predetermined country, and is recorded corresponding to each word. A plurality of code pattern images that can be read optically by hand, and each of the code pattern images includes sequence position information for indicating a correct sequence position in the sentence of the corresponding word, and And voice information obtained when all the sentences based on the correct sequence are vocalized and distributed in each code pattern image, which cannot be perceived by itself, and at least one of the code pattern images. Wherein the code pattern image includes information on the total number of recorded code pattern images.

That is, as described in the sixth embodiment, only when a plurality of code pattern images are read in an order that matches a predetermined order, the recorded language information can be obtained. A medium can be provided. That is, in the word order selection question, which is a task for language learning, when the answerer's choice is correct, it is possible to provide a language learning recording medium that outputs a voice of a completed sentence. Furthermore, since the audio information is divided and stored in a plurality of code pattern images, the amount of information allocated to one code pattern image can be reduced. Thus, the area where the code pattern image printed on the language learning recording medium is printed can be reduced. Also,
Since the information is dispersed, it is resistant to printing scratches from the viewpoint of interleaving, and the reliability is improved.

Note that the method of storing audio information that is distributed and arranged is arbitrary, and the division size and the arrangement method after division are not limited. (7) A component of one sentence displayed in the language of a predetermined country, the word group including a plurality of words whose arrangement is incorrect, and a manually recorded word group corresponding to each word. A plurality of optically readable code pattern images, wherein each of the code pattern images includes sequence position information for indicating a correct sequence position in the sentence of the corresponding word, and Among the at least one code pattern image, from a language learning recording medium including audio information when all sentences based on the correct sequence of each word are vocalized and information on the total number of recorded code pattern images, A reading means for sequentially and manually reading a plurality of the code pattern images manually and optically; Determining means for extracting correct information from the code pattern images read by the reading means, and storing and extracting the voice information from the code pattern images read by the reading means. Control means for controlling the output of the voice information stored in the storage means in accordance with the result of the determination in (1).

That is, as described in the seventh embodiment, only when a plurality of code pattern images are read in an order that matches a predetermined order, a code capable of obtaining recorded audio information can be obtained. A reading device can be provided. In other words, in a word order selection question, which is a task for language learning, a code reading device that outputs a voice of a completed sentence when the answerer's choice is correct is provided.

(8) A word group consisting of a plurality of words whose arrangement is incorrect, which is a component of one sentence displayed using a language of a predetermined country, and is recorded corresponding to each word. A plurality of manually readable optically readable code pattern images, each of the code pattern images,
The arrangement position information for indicating the correct arrangement position of the corresponding word in the above sentence, and the sound information obtained when all the sentences based on the correct arrangement of each word are vocalized are distributed and arranged in each code pattern image. A plurality of language learning recording media including information on the total number of code pattern images recorded in at least one of the code pattern images including distributed voice information that cannot be perceived alone; Reading means for sequentially and manually reading the code pattern images manually, and extracting the arrangement position information and the information relating to the total number from the code pattern images read by the reading means to correct the reading order of each code pattern image. Determining means for determining the distributed voice information from each code pattern image read by the reading means; And coupling means for coupling the voice information, code reading apparatus characterized by comprising a control means for controlling the output of the audio information combined with the coupling means in accordance with the determination result in the determination means.

That is, as described in the eighth embodiment, only when a plurality of code pattern images are read in an order that matches a predetermined order, the audio divided into a plurality of code pattern images is recorded. A code reading device that extracts and combines information and performs audio output can be provided.
In other words, in a word order selection question, which is a task for language learning, a code reading device that outputs a voice of a completed sentence when the answerer's choice is correct is provided.

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As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
By recording, as a code pattern image, not only information on the entire text but also information on a predetermined unit of a sentence or a word constituting the text, it is possible to easily obtain audio information of only an arbitrary portion in the text. It is possible to provide a recording medium for language learning and a code reader for reading and reproducing the code pattern image recorded on such a recording medium for language learning.

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FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a layout of a printed sentence and a code pattern image on a recording medium for language learning according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2A is a diagram showing a code pattern image;
(B) is a block diagram of a code reading device for reading such a code pattern image.

FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a state of reading a code pattern image, and FIG. 3B is a perspective view of a learning machine having a conventional right / wrong judgment function.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a layout of printed sentences and code pattern images on a language learning recording medium according to a second embodiment.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing the layout of a printed sentence and a code pattern image on a language learning recording medium according to the third and fourth embodiments, respectively.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams showing layouts of a printed sentence and a code pattern image in a language learning recording medium according to the fifth and sixth embodiments, respectively.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating numerical data recorded in a code pattern image according to a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 8A is a diagram showing numerical data recorded in a code pattern image according to a sixth embodiment;
(B) is a diagram for explaining the combination of the divided audio information.

FIGS. 9A and 9B are block diagrams of a code reader according to the seventh and eighth embodiments, respectively.

FIG. 10 is an operation flowchart of a code reading device according to a seventh embodiment.

FIG. 11 is an operation flowchart of a code reading device according to an eighth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

36 controller 38 sound output device 46, 86, 108, 128, 134, 170 language learning recording medium 48, 110 text 50 first code pattern image 62, 64, 66, 68, 70 second code pattern image 78, 80, 82 Third code pattern image 88, 90, 92, 100, 102 Identification symbol 112 Word or sentence selector 114, 116, 118 Word or sentence in word or sentence selector 120, 122, 124, 130, 132 , 160,1
62,164,166,168,172,174,17
6, 178, 180 Code pattern image 136 Word group 182, 194 Code reader 184 Code reader 186 Array information / total information extractor 188 Scanning order correctness / decision determiner 190 Voice information extraction storage 192 Voice information output controller 196 Distributed voice Information extraction unit 198 Distributed speech information connection unit

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A first code which is recorded in a language of a predetermined country and which is recorded in correspondence with voice information when all the text is transcribed, and which is optically readable manually. A pattern image, and a second code pattern image that is manually readable optically and that is recorded in correspondence with audio information when a predetermined unit of the sentence or word constituting the sentence is vocalized. A recording medium for language learning, characterized in that: 2. A component of one sentence displayed in a language of a predetermined country, the word group including a plurality of words whose arrangement is incorrect, and a word group recorded corresponding to each word. A plurality of manually readable optically readable code pattern images, wherein each of the code pattern images includes sequence position information for indicating a correct sequence position of the corresponding word in the sentence, and At least one of the code pattern images includes voice information when all sentences based on the correct sequence of each word are vocalized, and information on the total number of recorded code pattern images. Characteristic recording media for language learning. 3. A component of one sentence displayed in a language of a predetermined country, the word group including a plurality of words whose arrangement is incorrect, and a manual group recorded corresponding to each word. A plurality of code pattern images that are optically readable by the computer, each of the code pattern images includes sequence position information for indicating a correct sequence position of the corresponding word in the sentence, and At least one of the code pattern images includes a speech learning recording medium including speech information when all sentences based on the correct sequence of each word are vocalized and information on the total number of recorded code pattern images. Reading means for sequentially and manually reading a plurality of the code pattern images manually and optically; and, based on the code pattern images read by the reading means, Determining means for extracting the information related to the above and determining whether the reading order of each code pattern image is correct; storage means for extracting and storing the audio information from the code pattern image read by the reading means; A control unit for controlling the output of the voice information stored in the storage unit in accordance with the result of the determination in the above.