JPS635425A - Electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable anybody to operate an equipment by outputting the method of operation from the electronic equipment by synthesizing human voice when the electronic apparatus is operated. CONSTITUTION:When a signal (a) is outputted from a CPU 2 to a memory 6, the signal (a) is inputted to a basic software area for starting stored in a ROM 7, and a signal (b) corresponding to the signal (a) is outputted. The CPU 2 outputs a signal (c) according to the content of the signal (b). A voice synthesizing integrated circuit 9 synthesizes human voice (d) correspondent to the signal (c) and outputs it. The voice (d) is outputted to a video display means 30. The CPU 2 outputs video signals (e) to the device 30 synchronously with the signal (c). Thereafter, instructions are inputted by an operator of the electronic equipment 1 from an instruction input means 5 by the voice (d) and image. At the time of driving the equipment 1 by using an information signal (f) stored in an external storage medium 13, the signal (f) is stored temporarily in the memory 6 by an external storage medium information signal input means 12 through the CPU 2. Accordingly, when instructions are inputted by the operator from the means 5, the correspondent signal (b) is outputted to the CPU 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to electronic equipment such as MSX personal computers.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, this type of electronic equipment has a configuration as shown in FIG. That is, (21) shows a conventional electronic device. (2) is a central processing unit consisting of at least an arithmetic unit (3) that performs arithmetic operations and logical operations and a control unit (4) that performs control, and is generally referred to as a CPU; This central processing unit is abbreviated as CPU.

(5) is a command input means for inputting commands to the CPU (2), and (22) is a command input means for inputting a signal (ar) output from the CPU (2), and a corresponding signal (input) between these signals. This is a memory integrated circuit that outputs the data to the CPU (2), and since this memory integrated circuit is generally called a memory, the following will be described below.
It is abbreviated as memory.

Memory (22) is read-only memory (ROM) (
23) and a random access memory (RAM) (24), and this memory (22) stores basic startup software as shown in FIG.

(25) is a so-called sound generator that outputs sounds used in music, etc., and cannot synthesize and output human speech.

Before the signal output from the memory (22), the CPU (2)
A signal (c') is output from the CPU (2) to the sound generator (25) according to the contents of this signal, and the music sound (dl) corresponding to this signal (c') is output to the sound generator (25). synthesizes and outputs.

(26) is connected to the electronic device (21) LS externally connected video display means (30), and the sound generator (2
5) synthesizes and outputs the sound (Jl) to the video display means (30).
This is a sound output terminal for outputting to.

(27) is a video display signal output terminal for outputting the video display signal (optional) of the CPU f21 to the externally connected video display means (30).
) is commonly used as a television.

(28) is external storage medium information signal input/output means, and -i is referred to as a floppy disk drive, a ROM cartridge terminal, a cassette tape input/output terminal, and an IC card league terminal.

(29) is this external storage medium information signal input/output means (28)
) is an external storage medium that supplies the information signal <i) to a floppy disk medium, a ROM cartridge, a cassette tape, an IC card, etc. This external storage medium (2
The information signal (f) stored in the CPU (21) is sent to the CPU (21) using the external storage medium information signal input/output means (28).
is stored in the memory (22) via the electronic device (21).
) By driving the electronic device (21), the basic software for driving this, for example, if it is BASIC language, other languages such as FORTRAN language or C0BOL
It becomes possible to use languages, etc.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) With such a conventional configuration of electronic equipment, when a beginner purchases an electronic equipment (21) and attempts to actually operate it, the first thing that happens is that the electronic equipment (21) is printed in several volumes. Read the operating manual
After acquiring a certain amount of operating knowledge, you can actually use electronic equipment (
21) must be performed. Furthermore, if the electronic device (21) is operated in an incorrect manner, the electronic device (21) will not operate properly, and in order to make it operate normally, you will need to read the many operating manuals. You need to find the item that describes the correct operating method and learn the correct operating method.

Examples of this are shown in FIGS. 8a and 8b.

Figure 8a shows a program created to start up an electronic device (21)' in the RAS I C language and perform the following processing, and 5yntaxerror for executing this program, which are displayed on the screen of the video display means (30). This shows the state of the image.

In FIG. 8, the electronic device (21) is activated as a word processor, and its image status is displayed on the screen of the image display means (30).

Here, in FIG. 8a, it is impossible to create a correct program unless the contents of 3yntax error are known, and in FIG. If you don't understand what you need to do, you won't be able to do the following. Therefore, you will need to read the operating manual again.

As mentioned above, it takes a considerable amount of time for beginners to be able to properly create programs, process information, operate word processors, etc. using electronic devices (21), and it takes about 1 to 2 months. Electronic devices (2
There is a problem in that if you try to operate 1) again but have forgotten the operating method, you have to read the operating manual again.

For these reasons, - There is a problem that low-priced electronic devices such as MSX personal computers (21) are not popular in general households, and even if they are purchased, electronic TA devices (21) are almost always used in place of game machines. This caused the problem that the original advanced functions such as information processing were not utilized.

The present invention solves these problems, and when operating an electronic device, the electronic device synthesizes and outputs the operating method from human voice, so that the user can operate the device while corresponding to the voice. We aim to commercialize low-priced MSX personal computer electronic devices that can be easily operated by anyone, from infants to the elderly, and that can be easily used in general households. The purpose is to enable advanced functions such as processing to be utilized.

(Means for Solving the Problem) In order to solve this problem, the electronic device of the present invention has a central processing unit that is composed of a small number of arithmetic units that perform arithmetic operations and logical operations, and a control unit that performs control. a processing unit, a command input means for inputting commands to the central processing unit, a signal (al) output from the central processing unit;
A storage integrated circuit outputs a signal Tbl corresponding to this to the central processing unit, and a signal (
By inputting the signal (c1) output from the central processing unit according to the contents of b), human voice (d)
a voice synthesis integrated circuit that synthesizes and outputs the signal (
a video display signal output terminal for outputting the video display signal (e) output by the central processing unit to an externally connected video display means in synchronization with c); an audio output terminal for outputting d) to the externally connected video display means, and inputting the information signal (f) stored in the external storage medium to the storage integrated circuit via the central processing unit and temporarily storing it. At least one device having a function and/or a function of storing a result of arithmetic processing by the central processing unit in the external storage medium.
The apparatus is characterized in that it is comprised of three or more external storage medium information signal input/output means.

The memory integrated circuit is composed of a read-only memory and a random access memory, and stores at least the basic software for startup and the information of the operation manual, and the speech synthesis integrated circuit is composed of a read-only memory and a random access memory. By inputting the signal (c) output from the human voice,
Or, it is configured to be able to synthesize and output sounds used in music.

(Function) With this configuration, when an electronic device is turned on and started, the first thing it does is receive a signal (a) from the central processing unit.
) is input to the startup basic software area stored in the storage integrated circuit.

Next, this input signal (signal corresponding to al (bl
The storage integrated circuit outputs the input signal (c1) to the central processing unit, and the central processing unit outputs the signal (c1) to the speech synthesis integrated circuit according to the contents of this signal (b). (Human voice corresponding to c1 (d
Synthesize and output l. This audio (dl) is outputted to an externally connected video display means through an audio output terminal.

Further, the central processing unit outputs a video display signal (e) in synchronization with the signal (c) output to the audio synthesis integrated circuit, and this signal (e) is externally connected through the video display signal output terminal. The image is output to the video display means.

Subsequent command inputs must be made by the person operating this electronic device.
By listening to the human voice (fd) outputted by this electronic device and/or by viewing the video corresponding to this voice on the video display means, input is performed using the command input means. The command input by this command input means is input to the central processing unit, and the signals corresponding to the command are output to the storage integrated circuit, the audio synthesis integrated circuit, the video display means, etc. in the above-mentioned order, and the command is Commands are input by the input means.

Here, if the operator does not know how to operate the electronic device or the basic startup software (and wants to know the correct operation method), by inputting the corresponding command from the command input means, The command is input to the central processing unit, and the signal +a) corresponding to the command from the central processing unit goes to the information area of the operation manual stored in the storage integrated circuit, and the signal +a) corresponding to the signal (a) is sent to the information area of the operation manual stored in the storage integrated circuit. Signal (b) is output from the storage integrated circuit to the central processing unit. Subsequent operations are outputted to the voice synthesis integrated circuit, video display means, etc. in the order described above, and commands are inputted by the command input means.

Furthermore, depending on the command input from the command input means, the electronic device may be driven using the information signal (fl) stored in the external storage medium. In this case, the signal (f
) is temporarily stored in the random access memory area of the storage integrated circuit via the central processing unit by the external storage medium information signal input/output means, and the electronic device is operated in accordance with the information signal (f). . In this drive method as well, signal processing is performed in the order described above, so the person operating this electronic device can listen to the human voice (dl) output from this electronic device, Alternatively, by viewing the video corresponding to this audio (d) on the video display means, the next command to be input is input from the command input means.Here, too, if the drive according to the information signal (f) If a person operating an electronic device using this method does not know how to drive it using this information signal (f), he/she can respond to this command by inputting a command to know the correct method of struggle using the command manual means. The signal goes from the central processing unit to the storage integrated circuit's information signal (goes to the area of the random access memory where n is temporarily stored, and the corresponding signal (g)) is output to the central processing unit. The operations occur in the order described above.

(Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an electronic device showing an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, +1) indicates the electronic device. (2) is a central processing unit, which is composed of at least an arithmetic unit (3) that performs arithmetic operations and logical operations, and a control snowmaking unit (4) that performs control, and is generally referred to as a CPU. It is. Hereinafter, this central processing unit will be referred to as C
It is abbreviated as PU.

(5) is a command input means for manually inputting commands to the CPU (21).

(6) inputs the signal (a) output from the CPU (21) and sends the signal (b) corresponding to this signal (a) to the CPU.
A memory integrated circuit outputting to U (2>), which is generally called a memory, will be abbreviated as a memory hereinafter.

This memory (6) is read-only memory (ROM) (
7) and a random access memory (RAM) (8), which stores at least basic startup software and information on an operation manual for handling the electronic device (11).

(9) is a speech synthesis system that synthesizes and outputs human speech (d) by inputting the signal (c) outputted according to the contents of the signal (b) from the memory (6) inputted by the CPU (2). It is an integrated circuit. This speech synthesis integrated circuit (9) not only synthesizes and outputs human speech (d), but also outputs intervals used in music depending on the input signal (c).

GO+ is an audio output terminal for outputting the human voice (td) output by the voice synthesis integrated circuit (9) to an externally connected video display means (30), ) (a video display signal (el) output in synchronization with c1 is connected to an externally connected video display means (30
) is the video display signal output terminal.

(12) is an external storage medium information signal input/output means, which converts the information signal (fl) stored in the external storage medium (13) into CP.
It has a function of inputting the data into the memory (6) via the Ut2) and storing it in the memory (6), and/or a function of storing the arithmetic processing results of the CPU (21) in the external storage medium (13).

At least one of the external storage medium information signal input/output means (12) is installed in the electronic device (1). However, since the input of the information signal (f) of the external storage medium (13) to the memo January 6) is done according to the needs of the operator, the external storage medium (13)
) may not be permanently installed.

FIG. 2 is a memory map of a storage integrated circuit (6) of an electronic device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows (0000)
Addresses 16 to (9FFF) 16 are the area of RAM8, and (A
Addresses ooo)16 to (FFFF)16 are the area of the ROM7. The area of this ROM7 is (Ao 00)16~
(BFFF) Number 16! , /RAM, a video display signal (e
). (cOOOO)1
Addresses 6 to (DFFF)16 are areas where information on the operation manual is stored.

Addresses (Eooo)16 to (E7FF)16 are called the system expansion ROM address area.
) is an area used when expanding the system.

Addresses (E800) 16 to (FFFF) 16 are areas where basic software for startup is stored.

FIG. 3 shows information (f) stored in an external storage medium (13) in a storage integrated circuit (6) of an electronic device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
This is a memory map that stores - time. In the same figure, R
The areas of OM7 and RAM8 are the same as the memory map in FIG. 2, but the information signal (f) is located at (800
0)16 to (9FFF) Stored at address 16.

With this configuration, when the electronic device (11) is powered on and started up, the signal fa is first output to the CPU (21 to Memo January 6). This signal (a) is input to the basic startup software area stored in the ROM 7 of the memory (6), and the signal (a) corresponding to this signal (a) is
b) is output to CPU' (21).

Next, the signal (c1) is output to the speech synthesis integrated circuit (9) according to the contents of the signal 011) inputted from the CPU (21 is the memo January 6).Then, the speech synthesis integrated circuit (9)
synthesizes and outputs the human voice (dl) corresponding to the input signal (c). This voice (d) is output from the voice output terminal α0.
) and is output to an externally connected video display means (30).

Further, the CPU (21) outputs a video display signal (e) in synchronization with the signal (c) output to the audio synthesis integrated circuit (9). This video display signal (e) is output from the video display signal output terminal. (11) Video display means (
30).

Subsequent command inputs are performed by the person operating this electronic device (1) using the human voice (d) output by this electronic device (1).
and/or by viewing the video corresponding to this audio (d) on the video display means (30),
The commands are input from the command input means (5). The command inputted from this command input means (5) is sent to the CPU (
21, and a signal corresponding to this command (al is in the above-mentioned order, Memo January 6) is output to the voice synthesis integrated circuit (9), the video display means (30), etc.

Here, if the operator does not know how to operate the electronic device (11) or how to operate the basic startup software and wants to know the correct operation method, he can input the corresponding command from the command input means (5). Therefore, the instruction is CP
CPU U (21
The signal (a) corresponding to this command goes to the area of the basic startup software stored in the memory (6) or the information area of the operation manual, and the signal ('
b) is output from the memory (6) to the CPU (21).

Examples of this are shown in FIGS. 4a and 4b. Figure 4a shows a program created to start an electronic device (1) using the RASIC language and perform a certain process, and a program that is executed (RUN command on the video in Figure 4a) to generate 5ntax.
Error'' is displayed on the video display means (30).

This video is output in synchronization with the human voice (di, "Syntax error, grammatical error on line 30") output from the voice synthesis integrated circuit (9).

In Figure 4, the electronic device (11) is activated as a word processor.At this time, the speech synthesis integrated circuit (9) outputs the message "If you are using a Japanese word processor, press key 1; if you are using an English word processor, press key 1." This shows that an image is being displayed on the image display means (30) in synchronization with the output of a human voice (``If you want to do this, please press the 2 key.'').

The subsequent signal outputs and inputs are output to the voice synthesis integrated circuit (9), video display means (30), etc. in the order described above, and are input to the command input means (5).

However, for the person operating this electronic device (1),
Because there are individual differences in the ability to hear the voice ((11), there are cases where you can understand this voice (d) by listening to it several times and cases where you cannot. Therefore, the repeat function ( By inputting a command (not shown), the previously output voice (d) is output again.

In addition, the speed at which the sound (d) is output can be adjusted according to the level of the operator by inputting a command for the sound output speed adjustment function (not shown) provided in the command input means (5). The output speed of audio (d) can be adjusted.

Also, depending on the command input from the command input means (5), the information signal (f) stored in the external storage medium (13) may be
) may be used to define electronic equipment +11. In this case, this information signal (f) is divided into CPU (2) by external storage medium information signal input/output terminal It (12) and temporarily stored in the RAM 7 area of memory (6).

The memory map in FIG. 3 shows this stored state, and the information signal (f) is in the area (8000
)16 to (9FFF)16. When the electronic device (11) is driven by the driving method according to this information signal (f), the signal (al) from the CPU (2) is transferred to the area of RAM 8 where the information signal (fl) of the memory (6) is stored. Go to (8000) 16-(9FFF) 16,
A signal Tb) corresponding to signal (a) is output to CPU (2).

The subsequent operations are as described above.

Therefore, a person operating this electronic device (11) listens to the human voice (d) output from this electronic device (1), and displays the voice and/or the video corresponding to the voice on the video display means (30). By looking at the command, the next command to be input is input from the command input means (5).

Even in this case, if a person who was operating the electronic device (1) in a driving method according to the information signal (f)
When you do not know how to drive fl, by inputting a command to know the correct driving method from the command input means (5), the signal (a) corresponding to this command is sent to the CPU (21).
, the information signal in memory (6) (goes to the area of RAM8 where fl is temporarily stored, and the corresponding false signal) is C.
It is output to P U (2). The subsequent operations are performed in the order described above.

The basic driving software used in the embodiments of the present invention is one that stores at least the BAS r C language and word processor functions and their operating methods, and the information in the operating manual is the one that stores the It also stores information on how to handle electronic equipment (1) when configuring a system, etc.

In this embodiment, the basic software for startup and the operation manual information are separated, but these two may be combined into one basic software for startup.

In addition, the information signal (
f) means M S / D Q S, FORT
Indicates an information signal for driving an electronic device (11) in a language other than the basic startup software such as RAN language.

Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, human voice t
The electronic device +1) is operated by viewing and listening to d) and the video from the video display means (30), but this is because the person operating the electronic device t1) can If it is determined that there is no need to operate sequentially while responding to human voice fd>, this function can be stopped by manually inputting a command from the command input means (5).

The reason for this is that if the electronic equipment (1) is operated sequentially while responding to the human voice (d), the processing time will be long, so this is added to shorten the processing time.

Next, FIG. 5 shows the configuration of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, the same numbers as the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 have the same functions and operations. The explanation will be omitted.

(14) shows the electronic device of this embodiment, and (15) is what is called a microprocessor. This microprocessor (15) is an integrated circuit that includes a CPU f2), and also includes a direct memory access (DMA) controller, a timer, a counter (not shown), and the like. Electronic devices equipped with this (14
) has the same function as the electronic device (1) shown in FIG.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the present invention, when operating this electronic device, by synthesizing and outputting human voice from the electronic device, it is possible to operate the electronic device while corresponding to this voice. It is a low-cost M that can be easily operated by anyone from infants to the elderly, and can be easily used in general households.
The electronic device of the SX personal computer can be put to practical use, and by using this electronic device in a general household, advanced functions such as information processing can be utilized.

Furthermore, by using a microprocessor instead of a central processing unit, the control circuit can be downsized, and therefore, low-cost electronic equipment can be put to practical use.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an electronic device showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are memory maps of the storage integrated circuit.
4a and 4b are video diagrams displayed on a video display means externally connected to an electronic device, FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of an electronic device showing another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a conventional FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the electronic device; FIG. 7 is a memory map of the storage integrated circuit; FIGS. 8a and 8b are video diagrams displayed on a video display means externally connected to the electronic device. (11 (14) Electronic equipment, (2)...Central processing unit, (3)...Arithmetic unit, (4)...Control device, (
5)...command input means, (6)...storage integrated circuit,
(7)...Read-only memory, (8)...Random access memory, (9)...Speech synthesis integrated circuit, 0
0)...Audio output terminal, (11)...Video display signal output terminal, (12)...External storage medium information signal input/output means, (13)...External storage medium, (15)... ...Microprocessor, (30)...Video display means. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 (a) Fig. 5 - r + it = Shimoto Σ name Fig. 6 - 21-1 Encounter Fig. 7 Fig. 8 (a) Fig. 8 (b)

Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) a central processing unit comprising at least an arithmetic unit that executes arithmetic operations and logical operations and a control unit that performs control; an instruction input unit that inputs instructions to the central processing unit; and the central processing unit Signal output from (a)
a storage integrated circuit that inputs a signal (b) corresponding to the signal (b) to the central processing unit, and a signal (b) output from the central processing unit according to the content of the signal (b) from the storage integrated circuit. c), the voice synthesis integrated circuit synthesizes and outputs the human voice (d), and the central processing unit synthesizes and outputs the human voice (d) in synchronization with the signal (c) outputted to the voice synthesis integrated circuit. a video display signal output terminal for outputting a video display signal (e) outputted by the central processing unit to an externally connected video display means; and a video display signal output terminal for outputting the video display signal (e) outputted by the central processing unit to an externally connected video display means; an audio output terminal for outputting to a video display means; a function for inputting an information signal (f) stored in an external storage medium to the storage integrated circuit via the central processing unit and temporarily storing it; and/or a function for temporarily storing the information signal (f) stored in the external storage medium; 1. An electronic device comprising at least one external storage medium information signal input/output means having a function of storing a result of arithmetic processing by a processing device in the external storage medium. (2) The storage integrated circuit is composed of a read-only memory and a random access memory, and stores at least basic software for startup and information on an operation manual. Electronic equipment listed in section. (3) The speech synthesis integrated circuit is configured to synthesize and output human speech or sounds used in music by inputting signals output from the central processing unit. Claim 1 or 2
Electronic equipment listed in section. (4) When the signal (a) output from the central processing unit is input to the information area of the basic startup software or operation manual stored at least in the storage integrated circuit, the signal (a) Claim 1, characterized in that the signal (b) corresponding to the starting basic software or the information area of the operation manual is output to the central processing unit. The electronic device according to item 2.