KR100326862B1 - Remote controller with record playback - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a remote controller having a recording / playback function that enables repeat learning such as language, by connecting to a playback device such as a cassette tape player. In order to enable repetitive learning such as language, it has a memory, recording means, reproducing means, and control means for executing recording and reproducing of the reproduced voice output from the cassette tape player. The reproducing sound instructed by the key operation and inputted is encoded by the recording means, stored in the memory by the control of the control means, and the voice stored in the memory is read by the control of the control means, and the reproducing means is read. Is decoded and output to the earphone.

By using such a remote controller, it is possible to connect to a recording and reproducing apparatus for general audio and the like and to repeat the learning of language and the like.

Description

Remote controller with recording playback

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote controller having a recording / playback function that enables repeat learning such as language study by connecting to a playback device such as a cassette tape player.

Background Art Conventionally, learning apparatuses such as language using a recording and reproducing apparatus such as a tape recorder are known, and a typical recording and reproducing apparatus for language learning is known. The recording and reproducing apparatus for language learning has a repeat function for repeating important parts or a function of recording one's own voice by superimposing his / her voice on the reproduced sound, and is designed for various learning such as language.

Moreover, it is also common practice to perform language learning, etc. using a cassette tape player for audio in general. In this case, if you want to listen to an important part repeatedly, you will rewind and play the tape. In addition, because the voice of their own can not be recorded overlaid, the learning is mainly performed by listening to the recorded voice.

By the way, the above-described recording and reproducing apparatus for language learning is designed to improve the learning effect by having a repeat function or the like which does not exist in a typical cassette tape player for audio. Therefore, in the course of learning using these devices, the economic burden of the learner is increased because a recording and playback device, which is dedicated hardware and a dedicated hardware, must be purchased.

For this reason, there has been a demand for a simple apparatus and learning method that can achieve the same effect as the above-described dedicated apparatus by using a cassette tape player for audio, which is widely distributed to the public.

In addition, in the case of learning a language, etc. using the above-mentioned cassette tape player for general audio etc., cumbersome operation is required each time to listen to an important part, and the learner's voice cannot be superimposed on a reproduction sound. Because of this, there is a problem in that the effect of learning cannot be improved because the learner cannot directly hear and confirm his / her voice.

In addition, since a cassette tape player for general audio, etc., was developed for the purpose of playing music, etc., it is not designed to repeatedly rewind and play for a very short time. There is a risk of damage and the like, which is not preferable in terms of durability.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described point, and its object is to be used in conjunction with a recording / playback apparatus such as general audio, so that repetitive learning such as language can be performed with little economic burden. It is to provide a remote controller having a function of recording and playback.

In order to achieve the above object, the remote controller of the present invention is connected to a voice reproducing apparatus for reproducing voice data stored in a recording medium and outputting a voice signal, the remote controller for executing operation instructions of the voice reproducing apparatus, An operation unit for executing a recording operation and a reproduction operation and outputting a recording command and a reproduction command in response to each operation, a memory for storing the voice signal, recording means for writing the voice signal to the memory in accordance with the recording command and the reproduction And reproducing means for reproducing and outputting the audio signal stored in the memory according to a command, wherein the audio signal output from the voice reproducing apparatus is recorded and reproduced.

In the remote controller having a recording / playback function of the present invention, the playback operation of the audio playback device is started by operating the operation unit, and the audio signal output from the audio playback device is input to the remote controller.

At this time, when the recording command is inputted by the operation operation operation, the audio signal is stored in the memory by the recording means. When a playback command is input by operating the operation unit, the audio signal stored in the memory is read out by the playback means and output.

According to this aspect of the invention, since the audio reproducing apparatus only needs to have a reproducing function, it is possible to use a cassette tape player or the like for audio that is widely used in the public, and a part of the reproducing voice is stored in a memory in the remote controller. Since memory can be freely reproduced, it is possible to easily perform repetitive reproduction of important parts.

Here, the remote controller of the present invention selectively outputs the audio signal output from the playback means when the playback command is output, and selects and outputs the audio signal output from the audio playback device when the playback command is not output. It is preferable to form to include a switch means.

It is also preferable that the remote controller of the present invention is configured to stop and control the reproducing operation of the audio reproducing apparatus when the reproducing command is output from the operation unit.

Thereby, operation of an operation part can be made simple.

In addition, the remote controller of the present invention includes a microphone for converting an externally spoken voice into a voice signal of a predetermined level, and the recording means is configured to write a voice signal input from the microphone to the memory according to the recording command. And recording and reproducing the voice signal output from the voice reproducing apparatus and recording and reproducing the voice uttered toward the microphone while listening to the voice output from the voice reproducing apparatus.

With such a configuration, since the audio reproducing apparatus only needs to have a reproducing function, it is possible to use a cassette tape player for audio, which is widely distributed to the public, and to remotely reproduce the voices of the learners and the like while listening to the reproducing voice. Since it can be stored in the memory of the controller and played back freely, it is easy to compare the reproduced voice with its own voice such as the learner.

Here, the recording means includes a mixing means for mixing the voice signal input from the microphone and the voice signal output from the voice reproducing apparatus according to the recording command, and the voice signal output from the mixing means to the memory It can be formed so as to light.

The recording means may further include analog / digital conversion means for converting the audio signal output during the playback operation of the audio reproducing apparatus into a digital signal and the digital voice signal output from the analog / digital conversion means in response to the recording command. It may be configured to include a recording control means for writing and controlling the memory.

The reproducing means includes reproducing control means for performing reading of the digital audio signal stored in the memory in response to the input of the reproducing command, and digital / analog converting means for converting the digital audio signal read from the memory into an analog audio signal. It may be formed to include.

Further, the remote controller of the present invention includes remote control means for outputting a reproducing operation control signal and a stop control signal as a remote control signal to the audio reproducing apparatus according to a reproducing operation command and a stop command for the remote controller, wherein the operation unit It is preferable that the reproducing operation command and the stop command for the remote control are outputted in accordance with the operation for the remote control.

Here, it is preferable that the operation portion is formed to output the recording command together with the playback operation command for the remote control.

In addition, the remote controller of the present invention is preferably formed to include a voice output unit for converting and outputting the voice signal output from the switch means to voice.

Here, the audio output unit can be formed using an earphone.

Preferably, the remote control means is configured to output a stop control signal for the remote control when the playback command is output from the operation unit.

Thereby, operation of an operation part can be made simpler.

In addition, the remote controller of the present invention is connected to a voice reproducing apparatus for reproducing voice data stored in a recording medium and outputting a voice signal, and in the remote controller for executing the operation instruction of the voice reproducing apparatus, the externally pronounced voice A microphone for converting the signal into a voice signal of a predetermined level, a recording operation and a reproduction operation are executed, and an operation unit for outputting a recording command and a reproduction command in response to each operation, a memory for storing the voice signal, and the microphone according to the recording command. Recording means for writing a voice signal input from the memory to the memory and reproducing means for outputting a voice signal stored in the memory according to the reproducing command, the voice signal being outputted from the voice reproducing apparatus toward the microphone. It is characterized by recording and reproducing spoken voice.

First embodiment

1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a first embodiment of a remote controller to which the present invention is applied.

The configuration shown in FIG. 1 shows a case where a learning apparatus such as language is constituted by connecting the remote controller 20 to the cassette tape player 10. The cassette tape player 10 can use a general audio device, and is connected to the robot controller 20 via an output terminal 0 and a remote control terminal R. As shown in FIG.

The remote controller 20 has a function of instructing the cassette tape player 10, which is a voice playback device, to start and stop a playback operation, and a function of recording and playing back a voice signal output from the output terminal O. 22), analog / digital conversion circuit (24), digital / analog conversion circuit (26), control circuit (28), changeover switch (30), playback operation key (40), stop key (42), recording key (44) ), And a playback key 46.

The reproducing operation key 40, the stop key 42, the recording key 44, and the reproducing key 46 function as operation means. Then, the reproducing operation key 40 and the stop key 42 instruct the cassette tape player 10 to start and stop the reproducing operation, and the recording key 44 and the reproducing key 46 are the cassette tape player 10. It is configured to instruct recording and reproducing of the audio signal output from the output terminal O of the < RTI ID = 0.0 >

The IC memory 22 is for storing voices converted into digital signals. For example, a dynamic RAM or a static RAM having a capacity of several M bits is used. By increasing or decreasing the storage capacity of the IC memory 22, it is possible to store voice in a few seconds to a few minutes.

The analog / digital conversion circuit 24 samples the audio signal output from the output terminal 0 of the cassette tape player 10 at a predetermined frequency and encodes each sampled audio signal into a digital signal having a predetermined bit length. . As the means for digital encoding, linear coding is the simplest case. However, in order to store a long time audio signal with a limited memory capacity, it is preferable to combine an appropriate compression technique. For example, as the technology of general voice information compression, a logarithmic extrusion PCM method or ADP CM method is used. The digital signal of the audio output from the analog / digital conversion circuit 24 is input to the IC memory 22 and stored.

The digital / analog conversion circuit 26 is for converting a digital signal of audio read from the IC memory 22 into an analog audio signal according to a predetermined conversion side. In the case where the above-described analog / digital conversion circuit 24 only executes the linear encoding process, the digital / analog conversion circuit 26 may only perform a linear decoding process. When speech information compression is performed, the compressed signal is decompressed and then decoded to output an analog speech signal. The audio signal output from this digital / analog conversion circuit 26 is input to a changeover switch 30 to be described later.

The changeover switch 30 is an output terminal of the switch terminal 30b and the cassette tape player 10 to which an audio signal (audio signal once stored in the IC memory 22) to be output from the digital / analog conversion circuit 26 is input. And a switching terminal 30a to which the audio signal output from O is input, and selects and outputs the audio signal input to either terminal. The selectively outputted voice signal is converted into voice by earphones (not shown) and uttered toward learners such as language.

The control circuit 38 uses the remote control terminal R of the cassette tape player 10 in response to the operation signals from the keys 40, 42, 44, and 46, respectively, to control the playback and stop. At the same time as the signal is output, the analog / digital conversion circuit 24, the IC memory 22, the digital / analog conversion circuit 26, and the switching switch 30 are controlled for recording and reproduction.

Specifically, the control circuit 28 includes a CPU, a ROM in which a predetermined control program is stored, and a RAM in which data writing / reading of data is executed. The control circuit 28 records the remote control unit 28a for outputting a remote control signal to the remote control terminal R of the cassette tape player 10 by the operation of the reproducing operation key 40 and the stop key 42. Recording control unit 28b for controlling analog / digital conversion circuit 24 and IC memory 22 by operation of key 44, IC memory 22, digital / analog conversion by operation of playback key 46 It is configured to function as a regeneration control unit 28c for controlling the circuit 26 and the switching circuit 30.

In other words, by operating (e.g., pressing) the reproducing operation key 40, a reproducing operation command is output from the remote control unit 28a to the R terminal of the cassette tape player 10 as a remote control signal to output a cassette tape player. The reproducing operation of (10) is started. In addition, by operating (e.g., pressing) the stop key 42, a stop command is similarly output from the remote control unit 28a as a remote control signal, and the reproducing operation of the cassette tape player 10 is stopped.

Further, by having the functions of the reproducing operation key 40 and the stop key 42 in one switching key, turning on the switching key starts the reproducing operation of the cassette tape player 10, and the switching key is changed. The playback operation may be stopped by turning off.

In addition, when the recording key 44 is operated, the recording control unit 28b controls the analog / digital conversion circuit 24 and the IC memory 22 for the audio signal light. As a result, the sampling operation and the encoding operation by the analog / digital conversion circuit 24 are started, and the write control to the IC memory 22 is started. Here, the recording control section 28b of the embodiment is configured to include a counter section that functions as an address control means for the IC memory 22, and outputs the count value of the counter section as a write address to the IC memory 22. It is configured to store a voice signal in a continuous area of).

In addition, when the regeneration key 46 is operated, the regeneration control unit 28c controls the IC memory 22, the digital / analog conversion circuit 26, and the changeover switch 30 for voice signal readout. At this time, the reproduction control unit 28c uses the counter value of the counter unit used for the write address reproduction of the recording control unit 28b as the read address, and writes the audio signal stored in the continuous area of the IC memory 22. The data are read sequentially and output to the digital / analog conversion circuit 26 in order. The digital / analog conversion circuit 26 performs the compounding operation of the audio signal thus output in the reverse order to the analog / digital conversion circuit 24, and outputs the combined audio signal to the switching switch 30. FIG.

The regeneration control unit 28c controls to set the changeover terminal of the changeover switch 30 to the side 30b during regeneration control, and to set the changeover terminal to the side 30a in other cases. As a result, the audio signal output from the digital / analog conversion circuit 26 is output to the earphone via the terminal 30b.

Hereinafter, the present embodiment having such a configuration will be described for each operation.

(1) Normal playback operation

When the normal playback operation is performed by the cassette tape player 10, the playback operation key 40 may be operated. This operation status is transmitted from the remote control unit 28a to the remote control terminal R of the cassette tape player 10 to start the playback operation. At this time, the reproduction sound is output from the output terminal O of the cassette tape player 10 and input to the changeover switch 30 in the remote controller 20.

The changeover switch 30 executes a selection operation in accordance with the operation status of the play key 46. When the play key 46 is not operated, the changeover terminal is set to the side 30a, and the cassette tape player 10 Outputs the voice signal input from the earphone as it is.

In the case of stopping such a normal reproducing operation, only the stop key 42 may be operated.

(2) Record operation on memory

When the recording key 44 is operated during the playback operation by the cassette tape player 10, the analog / digital conversion circuit 24 receives the playback audio output from the output terminal O of the cassette tape player 10 and performs the above-described sampling operation. And an encoding operation, and output a digital signal having a predetermined bit length for each sampling period. In synchronism with the operation of the analog / digital conversion circuit 24, the recording controller 28b outputs the write address. As a result, the digital signal output from the above-described analog / digital conversion circuit 24 is written to this write address of the IC memory 22. Since the write address is sequentially updated, the digital audio signal output from the analog / digital conversion circuit 24 can be stored in succession in the address area.

(3) Playback operation from memory

Thus, in order to read out and reproduce the audio signal stored in the IC memory 22, the playback 46 may be operated.

When the regeneration key 46 is operated, the switching terminal of the changeover switch 30 is switched from the 30a side to the 30b side. Thereafter, the reproduction control unit 28c sequentially outputs the read addresses of the IC memory 22 to the IC memory 22 in order, for example, from the first address, and sequentially reads the audio signals stored in the IC memory 22 from the first address. do. The audio signal read from the IC memory 22 is input to the digital / analog conversion circuit 26 to execute the above-described decoding operation. This decoded signal (analog audio signal) is input to the changeover switch 30.

The changeover switch 30 selects the reproduction sound output from this digital / analog conversion circuit 26 when the reproduction value 46 is operated and outputs it to the earphone.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a connection form of the remote controller 20 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the recent portable cassette tape player 10 is formed so as to be able to connect a simple remote controller which instructs on / off of playback and others, and the remote controller 20 of the present embodiment. ) Connects the remote controller 20 to such a cassette, these input / output terminals. In addition, the remote controller 20 is connected to, for example, an earpiece 48 in which both ears bloom, and when the recording and playback function added in the present invention is not used, the stereo voice and the like can be connected to the earpiece 48. You can enjoy it.

3 is a diagram showing an example in which the remote controller 20 is connected to a general cassette tape player 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3 shows a case where the remote controller 20 is connected to the cassette tape player 10 having the remote control terminal R. As shown in FIG. Some cassette tape players are formed so that the on / off operation of the drive system can be controlled by the changeover switch provided in the microphone, and such a cassette tape player is always provided with a remote control terminal R. Accordingly, the remote control terminal R and the remote controller 20 are connected by a plug having a diameter of 25 mm, for example, and the output terminal O and the remote controller 20 are connected by a plug 50 having a diameter of 35 mm, for example. Connect.

3 shows a connection of the remote controller 20 to the cassette tape player 10 without the remote control terminal R described above. In such a case, the switching switch mechanism 54 is inserted between the power supply terminal DC IN of the cassette tape player 10 and the power supply plug 58 of the power adapter. When the regeneration operation key 40 in the remote controller 20 is operated, the changeover switch mechanism 54 is turned on to start the reproducing operation of the cassette tape player 10. In addition, when the regeneration key 42 in the remote controller 20 is operated, the changeover switch mechanism 54 is kept off, thereby stopping the reproducing operation of the cassette tape player 10. In this manner, by using the remote controller 20 of the present embodiment, a part of the voice is recorded using the cassette tape player 10, such as for audio or conference recording, which is widely distributed to the public, and further, repeated playback is performed. It is easy to execute.

In this embodiment, the case where the reproducing operation key 40 and the recording key 44 are separately formed will be described as an example, and these Yankees 40 and 44 may be formed of one key as necessary. In other words, when the playback operation key 40 is operated, the recording value 44 is automatically operated, and the audio signal output from the terminal O of the cassette tape player 10 is sequentially stored in the IC memory 22. good.

In this way, when there is a part to be listened to during the playback of the cassette tape, it is possible to immediately reproduce and listen to the part just heard by operating the playback key 46 without rewinding the cassette tape. This makes it possible to use a cassette tape flare for audio or conference, etc. as a system having a function suitable for the purpose of language learning.

In this case, when the recording time at this time is longer than the capacity of the IC memory 22, it is preferable that the writing and reading of data to the IC memory 22 is always performed periodically. That is, the write address control for the IC memory 22 is executed such that data is written at the address of the first order after the write to the IC memory 22 reaches the last address at the time of the cassette tape player 10 reproduction. It is preferable to run. In this way, the latest data is always written into the IC memory 22, and the language learning using the cassette tape player or the like can be effectively executed using the limited memory.

Second embodiment

4 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the second embodiment to which the remote controller of the present invention is applied. In addition, about the structure similar to 1st Example, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

In FIG. 4, the remote controller 60 is connected to the cassette tape player 10, which is a voice reproducing apparatus, and outputs the audio signal from the output terminal O to earphones (not shown), and at the same time learns by the built-in microphone. It has the ability to record and play voice.

For this reason, the remote controller 60 has an IC memory 22, an analog / digital conversion circuit 24, a digital / analog conversion circuit 26, a control circuit 28, and a changeover switch having the same functions as those of the first embodiment. 30, a built-in microphone 62 and an amplifier for amplifying an output signal of the microphone 62, in addition to having a playback operation key 40, a stop key 42, a recording key 44, a playback key 46; It contains 64. In addition, an external microphone may be connected instead of the internal microphone.

When the recording key 44 is operated when the playback operation of the cassette tape player 10 is stopped or the playback operation is stopped, the voice recording of the learner is started.

At this time, the sound collected by the microphone 62 is input to the amplifier 64 in the form of an analog signal of a predetermined level, amplified to a predetermined level, and then input to the analog / digital conversion circuit 24. Thereafter, sampling and encoding by the analog / digital conversion circuit 24 are performed, and the encoded digital signal is stored in the IC memory 22. In addition, when the playback key 46 is operated, the digital signal stored in the IC memory 22 is read, decoding by the digital / analog conversion circuit 26 is executed, and audio is output in the form of an analog signal. The details of the write and read operation of the digital signal to the IC memory 22 are executed in the same manner as in the first embodiment described above.

The changeover switch 30 selects any one of an analog signal output from the digital / analog conversion circuit 26 and an audio signal output from the output terminal O of the cassette tape player 10 and outputs the selected voice signal to the earphone.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when listening to the playback voice of the cassette tape player 10 or when the playback of the voice is stopped, the learner's own voice is stored in the IC memory 22 in the remote controller 60 and listened to. Since it can be played back freely any number of times, it is easy to compare the playback voice of the cassette tape player 10 with the learning self.

In addition, since the cassette tape player 10 used here can use a base material, such as audio generally used, similarly to the case of 1st Embodiment, it does not become a big economic burden at the time of language learning.

Third embodiment

5 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the third embodiment to which the remote controller of the present invention is applied. In addition, about the structure similar to the said 1st and 2nd Example, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

In FIG. 5, the remote controller 70 has both a function of the remote controller 20 of the first embodiment and a function of the remote controller 60 of the second embodiment. That is, it has a function of recording and reproducing the reproduced voice output from the output terminal O of the cassette tape player 10 and a function of recording and reproducing the learner's own voice collected by the built-in microphone.

For this reason, the remote controller 70 includes an IC memory 22a, an analog / digital conversion circuit 24a, and a digital / analog conversion circuit for partially recording the reproduced sound of the control circuit 28 and the cassette tape player 10. 26a), first recording key 44a, first playback key 46a, IC memory 22b for recording one's own voice, such as learner, analog / digital conversion circuit 24b, digital / analog conversion circuit 26b, second recording key 44b, second playback key 46b, microphone 62, amplifier 64, IC memories 22a, 22b, and synthesized respective audio signals stored in (22b) The mixer 72, the synthesized voice, and the changeover switch 30 and cassette tape player 10 for selecting the audio signal output from the output terminal O of the cassette tape player 10 and outputting the same to the earphone. A playback operation key 40 and a stop key 42 for instructing start and stop.

Then, the recording control unit 28b of the control circuit 28 controls the analog / digital conversion circuit 24a and the IC memory 22a when the first recording key 44a is operated, and the cassette is similarly to the first embodiment. The audio signal output from the tape recorder 10 is written to the IC memory 22a. In addition, when the second recording key 44b is operated, the recording controller 28b controls the analog / digital conversion circuit 24b and the IC memory 22b and inputs from the microphone 62 as in the second embodiment. The audio signal to be written is written to the IC memory 22b.

When the first reproducing key 46a is operated, the reproducing controller 28c controls the IC memory 22a and the digital / analog converting circuit 26a. The reproducing controller 28c controls the IC memory 22a as in the first embodiment. The written audio signal is output to the mixer 72. When the second reproducing key 46b is operated, the reproducing controller 28c controls the IC memory 22b and the digital / analog converting circuit 26b and mixes the audio signal written to the IC memory 22b with a mixer ( 72).

Also, the regeneration control unit 28c sets the switching terminal to the 30b side only when one of the first and second regeneration keys 46a and 46b is operated, and otherwise sets the terminal ( Control to set to 30a).

In this manner, the recording and reproducing operation of the output voice of the cassette tape player 10 to the IC memory 22a is performed in the same manner as in the above-described first embodiment, and recording of the learners' own voice to the IC memory 22b. The reproducing operation is performed similarly to the second embodiment described above. Then, the audio signal output from the digital / analog conversion circuit 26a and the audio signal output from the digital / analog conversion circuit 26b are synthesized by the mixer 72 and input to one input terminal of the changeover switch 30. do. The changeover switch 30 selects the output of the mixer 72 and outputs it to the earphone when any one of the playback keys 46a and 46b is operated. When the playback keys 46a and 46b are both not operated, the playback sound output from the cassette tape player 10 is output to the earphone as it is.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the recording and reproducing of the voice of the learner is performed separately from the recording and reproducing of the reproduced voice of the cassette tape player 10, and the reproduced voice of the cassette tape player 10 is executed. The learner's own voices can be recorded overlaid, so that these voices can be reproduced and output simultaneously and easily compared.

Also, since the cassette tape player 10 has a system for recording and reproducing the reproduced voice, and a system for recording and reproducing the learner's own voice, it is possible to record and reproduce each at an arbitrary timing. There is also an effect that can prevent recording.

In the present embodiment, the case where the first and second recording keys 44a and 44b are formed as independent keys has been described as an example. However, these recording keys 44a and 44b are described as necessary. It may be formed with a common key and formed so as to simultaneously write the audio signals to the IC memories 22a and 22b. In this case, the first reproducing key 46a and the second reproducing key 46b are formed of the same key, and the read of the audio signal from each of the IC memories 22a and 22b is carried out in one key operation. It is preferable to form so as to execute simultaneously.

Also, the reproducing operation key 40, the first recording key 44a, and the second recording key 44b are formed by the same key, and the reproducing operation of the cassette tape player 10 is executed, and at the same time, each IC memory ( 22a) and 22b, the audio signal may be written so as to be written.

In the third embodiment described above, the case where the reproduction sound of the cassette tape player 10 and the learner's own voice are recorded in circuits of different systems is described as an example, but the recording may be performed by circuits of the same system.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of recording the output voice of the cassette tape player 10 and the learner's own voice by the circuit of the same system. The remote controller 80 shown in the same drawing has a configuration in which a microphone 62, an amplifier 64, and a mixer 82 are added to the remote controller 20 shown in FIG. As a result, the audio signal collected by the microphone 62 and the reproduced sound output from the cassette tape player 10 are synthesized by the mixer 82 and input to the analog / digital conversion circuit 24. Thus, recording of these two audio signals is started simultaneously when the recording key 44 is operated, and playback is started simultaneously when the playback key 46 is operated.

When the remote controller 80 having such a configuration is used together with the cassette tape player 10 for audio or conference, which is reserved for the general public, the cassette tape is created including a temporal blank for repeating for language learning and the like. If present, the audio signals from both the cassette tape player 10 and the microphone 60 are recorded in the IC memory 22 and reproduced as many times as necessary without re-winding the tape. You can hear and compare the notes from. This makes it possible to use a cassette tape player or the like for audio or conference as a system having a function suitable for the purpose of language learning.

In addition, this invention is not limited to each Example mentioned above, A various modified example is possible within the scope of the summary of this invention.

For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, a case in which a cassette tape player 10, which is generally supplied, is used as a voice reproducing apparatus has been described as an example, but at least a reproducing function of a recording medium is provided. A player, a minidisc player, or a DAT player may be used.

Incidentally, in the above embodiment, the control signal output for the remote control of the cassette tape player 10 is explained by controlling only the operation of the reproducing operation key 40 and the stop key 42. When the stored audio is reproduced, the stop control signal for the remote control for stopping the cassette tape player may be automatically output from the remote control unit 28a. This makes it possible to stop the reproducing operation of the cassette tape player 10 which is unnecessary at the time of reproducing the audio from the IC memory 22 without pressing the stop key 42, thereby making the key operation easier.

Incidentally, in each of the above-described embodiments, each operation key is provided with a plurality of operation keys having a single function. For example, a rotary switch or a multi-stage switch may be used to provide several functions to one key.

This invention can be implemented in other various forms, without deviating from the mind or main character. Therefore, each embodiment mentioned above is only a mere illustration at all points, and should not be interpreted limitedly. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims, and are not limited at all by the text of the specification. In addition, the deformation | transformation and a change which belong to the equal range of a claim are in the range of all this invention.

1 shows the overall configuration of a first embodiment of a system to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing one example of a connection form between the remote controller and the audio reproducing apparatus of FIG.

3A and 3B show a connection form between another remote controller and an audio reproducing apparatus of this embodiment.

4 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a second embodiment of a system to which the present invention is applied.

5 shows the overall configuration of a third embodiment of a system to which the present invention is applied.

6 is an overall configuration diagram showing a modification of the third embodiment.

Claims (19)

A remote controller connected to a voice reproducing apparatus for reproducing voice data stored in a recording medium and outputting a voice signal, the remote controller executing operation instructions of the voice reproducing apparatus, An operation unit which executes a recording operation and a reproduction operation, and outputs a recording command and a reproduction command in response to each operation; A memory for storing the voice signal, Recording means for writing the voice signal to the memory according to the recording command; And reproducing means for reproducing and outputting the audio signal stored in the memory in accordance with the reproducing command, wherein the remote controller is configured to record and reproduce the audio signal output from the audio reproducing apparatus. The method of claim 1, And a switch means for selectively outputting a voice signal output from the reproducing means when the reproduction command is output, and selectively outputting a voice signal output from the voice reproducing apparatus when the reproduction command is not output. Remote controller. The method of claim 1, Combining microphones to input externally spoken voice, The recording means is configured to write a voice signal input from the microphone into the memory according to the recording command, Recording and reproducing the voice signal output from the voice reproducing apparatus and recording and reproducing the voice uttered toward the microphone while listening to the voice output from the voice reproducing apparatus. The method of claim 2, A microphone for inputting externally uttered voice, The recording means is configured to write a voice signal input from the microphone into the memory according to the recording command, And recording and reproducing the voice signal output from the voice reproducing apparatus and simultaneously reproducing the voice uttered toward the microphone while listening to the voice output from the voice reproducing apparatus. The method of claim 3, The recording means includes mixing means for mixing the voice signal input from the microphone and the voice signal output from the voice reproducing apparatus according to the recording command, and is configured to write the voice signal output from the mixing means into the memory. Become, And recording and reproducing the voice signal output from the voice reproducing apparatus and simultaneously reproducing the voice uttered by the microphone while listening to the voice output from the voice reproducing apparatus. The method of claim 4, wherein The recording means includes mixing means for mixing the voice signal input from the microphone and the voice signal output from the voice reproducing apparatus according to the recording command, and is configured to write the voice signal output from the mixing means into the memory. Become, And recording and reproducing the voice signal output from the voice reproducing apparatus and simultaneously reproducing the voice uttered toward the microphone while listening to the voice output from the voice reproducing apparatus. The method of claim 4, wherein The recording means includes analog / digital conversion means for converting an audio signal output digital signal output during a reproduction operation of the audio reproduction device; And recording control means for write-controlling the digital audio signal output from the analog / digital converting means to the memory according to the input of the recording command. The method of claim 6, The recording means may include analog / digital conversion means for converting a voice signal output to a reproduction operation of the voice reproduction device into a digital signal; And recording control means for write-controlling the digital audio signal output from the analog / digital converting means to the memory according to the input of the recording command. The method of claim 7, wherein The reproducing means includes reproducing control means for performing reading of the digital audio signal stored in the memory in accordance with the input of the reproducing command; And digital / analog conversion means for converting the digital audio signal read from the memory into an analog audio signal. The method of claim 8, The reproducing means includes reproducing control means for performing reading of the digital audio signal stored in the memory in accordance with the input of the reproducing command; And digital / analog conversion means for converting the digital audio signal read from the live memory into an analog audio signal. The method of claim 9, Remote control means for outputting a reproducing operation control signal and a stop control signal to the audio reproducing apparatus as a remote control signal in accordance with a reproducing operation command and a stop command for a remote control, And the operation unit is configured to output a playback operation command and a stop command for the remote control in accordance with an operation for the remote control. The method of claim 10, Remote control means for outputting a reproducing operation control signal and a stop control signal to the audio reproducing apparatus as a remote control signal in accordance with a reproducing operation command and a stop command for a remote control, And the operation unit is configured to output a playback operation command and a stop command for the remote control in accordance with an operation for the remote control. The method of claim 11, And the operation unit is configured to output the recording command when the reproduction operation command for the remote control is output. The method of claim 12, And the operation unit is configured to output the recording command when the reproduction operation command for the remote control is output. The method of claim 14, And a voice output unit converting the voice signal output from the switch means into voice and outputting the voice signal. The method of claim 15, The voice output unit is a remote controller, characterized in that formed using the earphone. The method of claim 2, And controlling the reproducing operation of the audio reproducing apparatus when the reproducing command is output from the operation unit. The method of claim 14, And the remote control means is configured to output a stop control signal for the remote control when the playback command is output from the operation unit. A remote controller is connected to a voice reproducing apparatus for reproducing voice data stored in a recording medium and outputting a voice signal. Microphone for inputting external voices, An operation unit which executes a recording operation and a reproduction operation, and outputs a recording command and a reproduction command in response to each operation; A memory for storing the voice signal, Recording means for writing a voice signal input from the microphone into the memory according to the recording command; And reproducing means for outputting a voice signal stored in said memory in accordance with said reproducing command, wherein said voice controller records and reproduces the voice uttered toward said microphone while listening to the voice output from said voice reproducing apparatus.