JPS60147781A - Learning apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application This invention relates to a learning device suitable for use, for example, in language learning.

BACKGROUND TECHNOLOGY AND PROBLEMS As an example, when we consider a case where listening practice is performed using an English broadcast such as FEN broadcast as part of language learning, there are various inconveniences as follows. The first is that if there is even one word or expression that is unknown, it will be difficult to follow the broadcast. The second reason is that if you look up each unknown word or sentence in a dictionary or the like, the program will end and you will not be able to fully utilize the program. The third problem is that if you try to record broadcasts using a tape recorder or the like to solve the problems 1 and 2 above, and then try to fill in the gaps, when you play back the recorded information, The operability is poor because it takes time and effort to grasp the exact recording position.

In addition, as mentioned above, as a substitute for using actual English broadcasts,
It is conceivable to use a so-called electronic translator for language practice, which is generally available on the market, but in this case, it is not practical due to the lack of available vocabulary and reference efficiency.

Also, considering its effectiveness in language learning, when you encounter an unknown word or expression, it is helpful to refer to a dictionary while you still have the context and the way the word appears in your head. It is generally said to be extremely efficient.

Purpose of the Invention The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a learning device that can perform learning efficiently with simple operations.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides signals related to audio information representing a predetermined section of a sentence, signals related to textual expression information of the text, and signals related to words and linguistic expressions used in the predetermined section of the sentence, and other signals related to the textual expression information of the text. A signal related to the information representing the translation into a language is reproduced from a recording medium, and the captured signal is used to reproduce at least one of the audio information, the textual expression information, or the translation information, or any of these. In the learning device configured to output combinations, at least a variable means for varying the temporal relationship at the time of outputting the audio information and the character expression information; The present invention is provided with a marking means for marking to display what the translation information has, a selection means for selecting an arbitrary one from the marked translation information data, and a display means for displaying the selected translation information data. It consists of

With such a configuration, in the present invention, desired learning such as language learning can be efficiently performed with simple operations, and learning efficiency is improved.

EXAMPLE Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described in detail based on FIGS. 1 to 4.

FIG. 1 shows the circuit configuration of this embodiment. In the figure, (1) is a playback machine, and this playback machine (1) is equipped with a recording medium on which information necessary for learning is pre-recorded, e.g. A cassette (on which a magnetic tape is wound) (81 (Fig. 3)) is loaded and reproduced under the control of the microcomputer (3), and the retrieved information is stored in the storage circuit (2). be done.

Here, the information necessary for learning includes, for example, audio data corresponding to signals related to audio information representing a predetermined section of a sentence, paragraph/section codes, and their character expression information, as shown in Figure 2. Character codes corresponding to related signals and dictionary codes corresponding to signals related to words and linguistic expressions used in that sentence section and information representing translation into other languages are provided for each Bunka section. It is divided into blocks and recorded on a tape in a cassette (8). The format of the signal to be recorded may be arbitrary; for example, only the audio source may be an analog signal, and the other 1. i FSK modulated data or all data may be recorded as digital signals. Note that when only the audio data is recorded as an analog signal, the reproduced sound is emitted from the speaker (7) via an amplifier (not shown).

The information stored in the playback device (1) and the storage circuit (2) in this way is read out by the microcomputer (3) in accordance with the minor operation information corresponding to each key of the operation unit (4). is displayed on the display (5), and the D/A converter (
6), the digital signal is converted into an analog signal, and the sound is emitted from a speaker (for example, a speaker).゛ is a housing, and at the bottom right of this there is an operation part (4) for external operation and buttons for operating the player (1), such as a recording button (la) and a playback button (ib).
, stop pig y (lc), etc. are provided.

Further, a playback machine (1) is built in the lower left part, and a cassette (8) is loaded into this. Of course, although not shown in the figure, there is a memory circuit (2), a microcomputer (3), a D/A converter, ■ is a volume adjustment knob, and u21 is an earphone (131) that replaces the speaker as a sound emitter. is an external board contact operation unit (4) used when the user freely creates arbitrary information for the above-mentioned information created at the factory in advance.
K' is provided with a plurality of keys (4a) to (4n) corresponding to each function of the device, and (4a) is a key for all display, and when this key (4a) is pressed, the display (5 ) displays the entire sentence as shown in the figure.

Also, (4b) is a key for dictionary 1 data (translation information data), and when you press this key (4b), you can select a specific word from the displayed sentence, such as a word that is usually unfamiliar.
Dictionary data such as words that are relatively difficult to understand are selected and displayed as shown in FIG.

Note that these dictionary data are marked in advance and displayed at the recording stage, as shown in the figure. (4C
) is the return-to-text key, and this key (4
When C) is pressed, the operation of checking dictionary data, etc. is canceled and the operation of reproducing the original text information is started. (4d) is a pause/start key; when this key (4d) is pressed, the operation is temporarily stopped, and when pressed again, the operation is entered into the start state. (4e
) is a voice repeat key, and when this key (4e) is pressed, a mode is entered in which only the voice is repeated while the character display remains unchanged.

(4f) and (4g) are keys for cursor shift.For example, pressing the key (4f) moves the cursor to the left, and conversely, pressing the key (4g) moves the cursor to the right. Dictionary data can be searched. Thereafter, by pressing the key (4b) as described above, the desired dictionary data, that is, the dictionary data of the word corresponding to the moved cursor position can be displayed as shown in FIG. In addition, (4h) to (4k) are time shift keys that allow you to change the temporal relationship between audio information and text information.When you press the key (4h), audio information is generated with a predetermined time delay relative to text information. When the key (41) is pressed, the voice information is generated simultaneously with the text information, and when the key (4j) is pressed, the voice information is generated in advance of the text information for a predetermined time.
Furthermore, when the key (4k) is pressed, voice information is generated even earlier than in the case of the key (4j).

With this function, audio information is generated before text information, so you can, for example, give yourself time to understand it, or conversely, text information can be displayed before audio information, for example. It can be used in various ways, such as by looking at the letters and then making time to compare the pronunciations.

In addition, (4p) to (4n) are keys for auto-pause, and when these keys are pressed, the pause state is automatically entered for each predetermined section of the text or for each paragraph within this predetermined section, and then automatically or manually with the above-mentioned key (4d). And the key is the length of the pause time (4)~
(4n), and the analogy is key (4n).
The phrase is for a long time, the key (4m) is for a short time, the key (4n)
is allocated for short time use. This allows you to learn at a speed that suits your ability. In addition, corresponding function keys may be provided as necessary.

In this way, by pressing each key on the operation section (4), corresponding operation information is given to the microcomputer (3), and this microcomputer? (3) Retrieve the information stored in the storage circuit (2), display it as text information on the display (5), and emit sound as audio information through the speaker (7), etc. be able to.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to change at least the temporal relationship when outputting audio information and character expression information, and to change the output of character expression information that includes data in translation information. The configuration was configured so that the markings to be displayed were made and arbitrary information was selected and displayed from the marked translation information data, so by displaying the audio information first, it was possible to create time for self-understanding. By presenting the expression information first, you can create time to look at the character expression information and then compare the occurrences on your own, making it possible to learn in any manner, and even if you come across an unknown word while listening. Even if you use the dictionary, you can look up the dictionary extremely efficiently, and you can learn efficiently with simple operations.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of this invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a data format used in this invention, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a learning device according to this invention. , FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display according to the present invention. (1) is a playback device, (2) is a storage circuit, (3111: microcomputer, (4) is an operation unit, (5) is a display,
(6) is a D/A converter, (7) is a speaker, and (8) is a tape cassette. Figure 1 3 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

Claims (1)

[Claims] Signals related to audio information representing a predetermined section of a sentence, signals related to textual expression information of the text, and signals related to words or linguistic expressions used in a predetermined section of the sentence and translated into another language. A signal related to wassu breeding is reproduced from a recording medium, and the captured signal is used to output at least one of the above-mentioned audio information, the above-mentioned character expression information, or the above-mentioned translation information, or any combination thereof. In the learning device, at least a variable means for varying the temporal relationship at the time of outputting the audio information and the textual expression information, and a marking for displaying the textual expression information that has data in the translated information. What is claimed is: 1. A learning device comprising: a marking means for performing the marking; a selection means for selecting an arbitrary one from the marked translation information data; and a display means for displaying the selected translation information data.