JPS6310185A - Writing board with synthetic voice generator - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention provides a board structure in which a synthetic voice generator is integrated into a writing board that is mainly placed at or inside a store and provides various product information. It is related to.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, general stores have often used standing signboards to inform customers of various product information, but so-called writing boards with built-in light sources have also been used to ensure visibility even at night. There is.

The above-mentioned writing board is usually made of an MR acrylic board, and when characters or illustrations are extracted on the board with a fluorescent felt-tip pen, the extracted part shines like neon when it receives the light emitted from the light source, and the customer can see it as appropriate. Information is conveyed in a new way.

[Problems to be solved by the present invention]

However, in the case of the conventional writing board, since the provision of information to customers relies solely on the visual effects of the above-mentioned letters, etc., the problem is that its strong appeal is insufficient and its function as an advertising medium is weak. There was a point.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a board structure that can solve the problems of the conventional writing board and can extremely fully enhance its function as an advertising medium.

[Means for solving the above problems]

In the present invention, a solid-state memory element in which an audio signal for a predetermined period of time can be written and erased is incorporated at one end of the writing board, which has a built-in light source, extracts various information on the surface, and is erasable. The device is equipped with a speaker that emits a synthesized voice based on the voice signal written in the solid-state memory element. , characters extracted on the surface of the writing board,
In addition to being transmitted visually through illustrations, etc., it is also transmitted audibly through speakers installed on the board.

Therefore, the effect of transmitting information to customers becomes extremely novel and intense.

[Example of the present invention]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a writing board with a synthetic speech generator according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the writing board 1
The fluorescent box 2 and speaker box 3 are attached to the upper part.
In the fluorescent box z, an appropriate light source such as a fluorescent lamp 4 is arranged. An open window 5 is provided on the front surface of the fluorescent box 2, and a title panel 6 is provided which can be freely inserted into the open window 5 from the side of the fluorescent box 2.

Reference numeral 7 in the figure indicates a board main body, which is incorporated inside the frame 8. The board main body 7 is made of a resin board such as MR Agryl, and allows characters to be freely written and erased using a fluorescent signboard or the like. In addition, similar to the board body 7, the material of the title panel 6 itself also includes M.
Of course, an R acrylic resin plate or the like may also be used.

Furthermore, a sensor 9 is provided at the upper end of the fluorescent box 2 to detect when a customer approaches the writing board 1.

Furthermore, a solid-state memory element 1 is provided at one inner end of the board body 7.
Incorporates 0. The solid-state memory element 10 is made of a semiconductor memory integrated circuit, such as a D-RAM, and can freely write or erase an arbitrary audio signal from the outside for a predetermined period of time, and when read out, synthesized audio is transmitted to the speaker. It is possible to output from box 3.

Note that the solid-state memory element 10 may have an appropriate built-in battery to prevent the memory from disappearing in the event of a power outage or the like.

FIG. 4 shows a specific example of the solid-state memory device 10 that emits the synthesized voice, including a storage/playback button 11, a start button 12. Stop button 13, channel selection button 14
It also has a microphone input terminal 15. Reference numeral 18 in Figure 0, which has a line input terminal 16 and an external output terminal 17, is an internal speaker built into the speaker box 3, and reference numeral 19 is an external speaker provided separately. Reference numeral 20 in FIG. 0, which allows one or both of the external speakers 19 to be used, is a power supply, and a timer may be incorporated therein as required.

Further, the sensor 9 has the function of sensing when a person or the like approaches within a range of 60 degrees square and within 2 meters, and activates the storage/reproduction button 11.

The operation of the writing board having such a configuration will be explained below.

First, the information to be provided to the title panel 6,
For example, write an appropriate title such as "rMENUJ, rWELcOME" and attach it to the open window 5 of the fluorescent box 2.

Next, on the surface of the board body 7, fluorescent signs are used to display specific product information 1, such as today's featured product, its price, etc.
Alternatively, write the location of the event, 1 hour, etc., and complete the appropriate extraction on the surface of the board body. In this case, extremely colorful extraction is possible by using several types of fluorescent sainben.

Furthermore, a condenser microphone is inserted into the microphone input terminal 15 of the solid-state memory element 10, and a message regarding a product prepared in advance is recorded in the semiconductor memory. Although the recording time varies depending on the memory capacity, for example, if four 256-bit memory ICs are used, approximately 32 seconds of recording is possible. Note that the messages and the like will be digitally recorded as voice information in the memory IC.

In this way, once the writing of product information, etc. on the writing board 1 and the recording of the message are completed, the writing board 1 is hung on an appropriate hanging device, etc., and installed at a store, etc. Fluorescent lamp 4 that should be the light source
lights up.

Then, the characters or illustrations extracted on the title panel 6 and the board body 7 shine like neon lights, and at the same time, the message recorded in the solid-state memory element 10 by pressing the start button 12 is voice synthesized. Speaker box 3 repeats endlessly.
The sound is emitted from an internal speaker 18 housed in the .

In this case, the sound quality of the synthesized speech sound is extremely close to that of the real voice, and an extremely natural generated sound can be obtained.

Note that normally, only when the sensor 9 using ultrasonic waves or the like detects a person approaching from outside, the memory/playback button 11 is activated and a message is generated from the internal speaker 18. Therefore, unnecessary power consumption can be prevented.

Furthermore, in the present invention having the effects as described above, as mentioned above, a timer set at an appropriate interval time may be incorporated to adjust the generation of the voice synthesized sound at an appropriate interval time. Of course it's a good thing.

[Effects of the present invention]

As explained above, the writing board according to the present invention incorporates a solid-state memory element in which an audio signal for a predetermined time can be written and canceled at one end of the writing board, and the audio signal written in the solid-state memory element. Since it is equipped with speakers etc. that emit synthesized speech based on the following, it brings about the effects described below.

In other words, the provision of information to customers is transmitted as a synergistic combination of both visual and auditory effects, so the appeal effect is strong and novel, and the advantage is that information can be conveyed extremely powerfully. It turns out.

In addition, the synthesized speech itself is extremely natural, and it is possible to generate any voice message as desired, and the message can be recorded and played back extremely easily, and it does not wear out like magnetic tape etc. Since there are no parts, there is no deterioration in sound quality and it can be used semi-permanently. Note that it is also possible to record separately for each channel, which has the advantage of allowing instant cueing.

Furthermore, by using sensors such as ultrasonic waves, synthesized speech is generated only when a person approaches from outside.
It is possible to improve the efficiency of operations, and it is effective in providing product information in a wide range of stores, and in planning extremely innovative sales promotions when conducting campaigns, event sales, etc. do.

As described above, the present invention is an excellent writing board with a synthesized voice generator that can exhibit various extremely novel effects.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the entire writing board according to the present invention, a front view of Ar81, Fig. 3 is a right side view of Fig. 2,
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration example of a solid-state memory element. Symbols in the diagram: l: writing board, 2: fist fluorescent box,
3...Speaker box, 4...-fluorescent light, 5...
・Open window, 6...Title panel, 7...Board body, 8...Frame, 9...Sensor, 10...Solid state memory element, 1.Storage/playback button, 12. ...Start button, 13-...Stop button, 14...Channel selection button, 15...Microphone input terminal, 16...
・Line input terminal, 17...φ external output terminal. 18...Internal speaker, 19@...External speaker, 20...Power supply. Patent applicant Tokyo Shoji Co., Ltd. Agent Patent attorney Fujio Shimoyama, 1st
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Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) In a writing board that has a built-in light source and is capable of extracting and erasing various types of information on its surface, a solid-state memory in which an audio signal for a predetermined period of time can be written and canceled at one end of the writing board. What is claimed is: 1. A writing board with a synthesized speech generating device, characterized in that the writing board is equipped with a speaker that emits synthesized speech based on the speech signal written in the solid-state memory device. (2) An appropriate sensor using ultrasonic waves or the like that can sense when a person approaches within an appropriate range of the writing board and emit a synthesized voice from the speaker at one end of the writing board. 9. A writing board with a synthesized speech generating device according to claim 1, comprising: 9.