KR20210115211A - Apparatus and Method for Providing Customized Langauge studying service - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device and a method for providing a customized language learning service. Provided according to the present invention is a user interface on which a learner can easily and directly set and change various language learning-related options. The customized language learning service providing device is driven with a user-customizable language learning-dedicated application installed. The present invention includes: a data storage unit storing language learning data; a search result display unit extracting the language learning data including the meaning of a word stored in the data storage unit and a related example sentence and performing on-screen search result display in the event of a word search request input; a voice conversion output unit converting the search result into a voice; a sound source output unit playing back a sound source; and an option setting unit receiving, through the language learning-dedicated application, the input of user option setting information on the screen display order, screen display method, and voice output of the language learning data displayed on the search result display unit. The search result display unit performs on-screen search result display with the extracted language learning data based on the option setting information set at the option setting unit. According to the present invention, the user interface can be provided on which a learner can conveniently set a language learning option to suit his or her learning style.

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Apparatus and Method for Providing Customized Langauge studying service}

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for providing a user-customized language learning service, and more particularly, an apparatus and method for providing a user-customized language learning service providing a user interface that is easy for a learner to directly set and change various options related to language learning. is about

In general, foreign languages such as English, Japanese, and Chinese are languages that are widely used internationally in various fields such as politics, economy, and culture. Therefore, the importance of learning centered on communication rather than theoretical foreign language learning is emerging in order to meet the needs of the times following globalization.

In general, various educational media are being used due to the continuous increase in interest in language education and the development of technology. A system that unidirectionally transmits the specific language learning information used as compressed voice data has been developed and used.

On the other hand, for the purpose of learning to listen to a foreign language, a sound source file incidentally provided to a foreign language textbook is provided as an mp3 file in most cases. A learner can learn by playing a sound source file using a public player generally used to play an MP3 sound source file or a dedicated player program provided by a textbook seller. However, while playing the sound source file through the player, it is inconvenient to select the necessary part, go back and play it repeatedly, and it does not even show the script.

Even if the learner's level is low or the level is not low, if you want to check whether you have correctly understood the sound source you have listened to, you need to check the script. and it is usually displayed at the same time with sound source playback without parallax.

In addition, if script files are distributed apart from technical problems, the nature of digital media can negatively affect sales of textbook sellers, so script files are not supplied to the market by textbook sellers, making it difficult for learners to use them. am. On the other hand, the reality is that textbook sellers are being infringed on copyright due to illegal sharing of script files by some ignorant users.

US 10-2004-0040979 A US 10-2011-0057434 A

The present invention is derived from such a technical background, and in foreign language listening learning, it blocks the interaction of script precedent recognition by sight on auditory speech recognition, and in reading learning, the interaction effect of native language precedent recognition on foreign language understanding In order to block the action (the reverse in the case of foreign language writing), a time difference (referred to as 'delay time') is given between the playback or display of voice, foreign language script, and native language script, and this is made optional, and the learner can adapt to his or her own learning style. An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for providing a user-customized language learning service that can provide a user interface convenient for setting language learning options.

The human brain seems to operate separately according to the five senses, but because they are all connected, they do not operate clearly or independently. There are very few cases where only a single sense actually works. Blind test, which is one of the experimental methods for the rigor of scientific experiments, is an experimental method to know this weakness of sensory action and not to bias the results due to the influence of the knowledge one knows.

If this is applied to the listening field of foreign language learning, it is a universally recognized fact that if you study a foreign language while watching a script, you can hear it well, but if you listen without seeing the script, it is not recognized correctly. Even voices that are not actually heard can be mistaken for being heard. This is because the visually recognized text is input to the brain and the auditory predicts what kind of voice will be input. There will be no progress in

Therefore, the learner is inconvenient to find and check the script in a separate textbook to check whether he or she has correctly listened to the voice he has just heard. Alternatively, there is a limit in that the interaction between visual and auditory cannot be blocked because one has no choice but to listen to the voice while watching the script.

In learning to read, in order to learn a second language other than the mother tongue, it is inevitably necessary to explain the second language in the mother tongue acquired first. , the learner has the inconvenience of learning while covering the native language part with paper (reverse in the case of foreign language writing).

In the case of the existing digital media, it is inconvenient because the native language and foreign language are displayed at the same time like a printed textbook or the native language part is displayed later, ignoring the length of the sentence or the level of the learner and being displayed after a certain period of time. As such, the current printed textbooks and digital media do not block the effect of prior recognition of the mother tongue on foreign language recognition by recognizing the mother tongue first. On the other hand, if we do not look at the interpretation of the mother tongue, there is no expansion of knowledge of the foreign language.

In order to block these negative effects and to solve the inconvenience of preparing separate textbooks or scripts, for listening learning, the script is displayed after listening to the voice, but the voice starts from the first time depending on the learner’s level, style, and difficulty level. It provides an option to play repeatedly up to several times, and sets the time at which the script is output on the screen before sound source playback / after each repeat play count (eg, after playing once, after playing twice, etc.) / after all sound source playback is complete, etc. to allow the user to choose. If the set number of repetitions is not enough, you can listen again. In addition, if the learner wants to follow along, the necessary delay time is inserted after the sound source is played to give a spare time to follow along.

For reading learning, foreign language and native language interpretation are not displayed on the screen at the same time, but are displayed sequentially with a time difference (delay time). .

Various modes of learning using the same script can be implemented by combining the order and parts of sound source playback and script display above, and words (including pronunciation symbols and meanings) / Words and example sentences (including interpretation and supplementation of example sentences) / It provides various modes such as example sentences (including interpretation and supplementation) / example sentences (only example sentences excluding example sentence interpretation and supplementation) / writing (memorize foreign languages after seeing the interpretation), allowing users to select according to their level and difficulty.

The apparatus for providing a user-customized language learning service according to an embodiment of the present invention is an apparatus for providing a user-customized language learning service in which a language learning dedicated application capable of user customization is mounted and driven, a data storage unit for storing language learning data, a word and a search result display unit that extracts language learning data including the meaning of words and related example sentences stored in the data storage unit when an example sentence search request is input and displays the search result on the screen. When a word and example sentence search request is input, the data is stored A sound source output unit that outputs a sound source matched to the words and example sentences stored in the unit, a voice conversion output unit that converts the sound source stored in the data storage unit into voice and outputs it, and the search result display unit through an application dedicated to language learning An option setting unit for receiving user option setting information for the screen display order and screen display method of the language learning data to be used, wherein the sound source output unit and the voice conversion output unit are based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit, the sound source or The voice is output at a set time point, and the search result display unit sequentially displays the extracted language learning data as a search result on the screen based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit with a delay time.

On the other hand, in the method for providing a user-customized language learning service performed in a user-customized language learning service providing device that is loaded and driven with a language learning-only application capable of user customization, when a word search request is input, the sound source output unit is stored in the data storage unit Outputting a sound source matching the search result, the voice conversion output unit outputting a sound matching the search result without the sound source stored in the data storage unit, the word stored in the data storage unit in which the search result display unit language learning data is stored Extracting language learning data including meanings and related example sentences and displaying them on the screen as a search result, and the option setting unit customization of the screen display order and screen display method of the language learning data displayed through the language learning application The step of receiving option setting information includes the step of displaying as the search result, delay time as a search result of the extracted language learning data on the screen based on the option setting information set in the step of receiving the option setting information. It is characterized in that it is displayed sequentially.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an apparatus and method for providing a user-customized language learning service that can provide a user interface convenient for learners to set language learning options according to their learning style.

More specifically, in listening learning, by adjusting the timing at which the script for the listened voice is output on the screen, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the learning effect due to the interaction between visual and auditory, while separately checking whether the heard voice recognition and the script match. You can check it anywhere even if you do not have the textbook, so you can improve your learning efficiency regardless of the place of study.

In addition, by setting the number of playback of the listening sound source by the user, the inconvenience of rewinding for repeated playback can be eliminated, and even if the set number of repeated playback is insufficient, only the corresponding voice is played accurately, eliminating unnecessary waste of time. This can improve learning efficiency.

In addition, in reading learning, since the recognition of a foreign language is not affected by the prior recognition of the mother tongue, the learning efficiency is improved, and since the contents of the textbook can be displayed on the screen, the inconvenience of having to provide a separate textbook can be eliminated. .

In addition, it is possible to provide an apparatus and method for providing a user-customized language learning service that can help to gradually improve a foreign language learning ability by repeating the interconnected process of various modes using the same script.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an apparatus for providing a user-customized language learning service according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a screen display sequence of TTS voice driving and sound source reproduction and learning data according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is an exemplary view of a search result display screen according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4A and 4B are exemplary views of an option setting screen of a language learning-only application according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a flowchart of a method for providing a user-customized language learning service in TTS mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a flowchart of a method for providing a user-customized language learning service in a sound source mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

It should be noted that the technical terms used in the present invention are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the technical terms used in the present invention should be interpreted as meanings generally understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, unless specifically defined in other meanings in the present invention, and excessively inclusive It should not be construed in the meaning of a human being or in an excessively reduced meaning. In addition, when the technical term used in the present invention is an incorrect technical term that does not accurately express the spirit of the present invention, it should be understood by being replaced with a technical term that can be correctly understood by those skilled in the art. In addition, general terms used in the present invention should be interpreted as defined in advance or according to the context before and after, and should not be interpreted in an excessively reduced meaning.

Also, as used herein, the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present invention, terms such as "consisting of" or "comprising" should not be construed as necessarily including all of the various elements or several steps described in the invention, and some of the elements or some steps may not be included. It should be construed that it may further include additional components or steps.

In addition, terms including ordinal numbers such as first, second, etc. used in the present invention may be used to describe the components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same or similar components are assigned the same reference numerals regardless of reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in the description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the spirit of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the spirit of the present invention by the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an apparatus for providing a user-customized language learning service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The apparatus 10 for providing a user-customized language learning service according to an embodiment is driven with a language learning dedicated application capable of user customization.

In one embodiment, the user-customized language learning service providing apparatus 10 is a smart phone, a portable terminal, a mobile terminal, a foldable terminal, a personal information terminal ( Personal Digital Assistant: PDA, PMP (Portable Multimedia Player) Terminal, Telematics Terminal, Navigation Terminal, Personal Computer, Notebook Computer, Slate PC, Tablet PC , ultrabook, wearable device (including, for example, watch-type terminal (Smartwatch), glass-type terminal (Smart Glass), HMD (Head Mounted Display), etc.), Wibro (Wibro) terminal, IPTV ( It can be applied to various terminals such as Internet Protocol Television) terminals, smart TVs, digital broadcast terminals, AVN (Audio Video Navigation) terminals, A/V (Audio/Video) systems, flexible terminals, digital signage devices, etc. .

The user-customizable language learning application according to an embodiment of the present invention shows at the end how many times to repeat the sound source, whether to show the English corresponding to the sound source from the beginning, and from how many times the sound source is displayed. According to the level of the learner, how much space time between the sound source and the sound source will be given, whether to repeat or not, how much space will be given if speaking along, whether to study one sentence at a time, or to continue. A convenient user interface is provided for users to set language learning options according to their learning style so that they can be set on the go.

The data storage unit 100 stores language learning data 102 , option setting information 104 , and sound source data 106 .

In an embodiment, the data storage unit 100 stores language learning data 102 that is downloaded together with an installation file when a user-customizable language learning application is installed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In this case, the language learning data 102 stored in the data storage unit 100 is preferably implemented to be updated frequently.

In addition, the language learning data 102 may be updated every time the application is used from the language learning service providing server having a platform that provides a user-customizable application for language learning according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As another example, the data storage unit 100 may be implemented as an external memory such as a micro SD memory card including content for a language learning service such as English. At this time, the language learning data 102 stored in the data storage unit 100 implemented as an external memory is provided offline to users with predetermined qualifications, and if necessary, a platform that provides a language learning dedicated application that can be customized by the user Contents may be downloaded from a language learning service providing server equipped with

The search result display unit 110 extracts language learning data including the word meaning and related example sentences stored in the data storage unit 100 when a word search request is input from the learner through the language learning-only application, and through the language learning-only application Display the search results on the screen.

In addition, the search result display unit 110 extracts at least a portion of the language learning data stored in the data storage unit 100 when a learner's request for learning data for a part matching the study book is input and displays it as a search result on the screen.

For example, when a request for learning data for a specific UNIT or a specific page of a specific study book is input through the language learning-only application, the search result display unit 110 extracts learning data related to the learning content of the corresponding UNIT or the corresponding page to learn language The screen is displayed through a learning-only application.

The option setting unit 120 receives the user option setting information 104 on the screen display order and screen display method of the language learning data displayed on the search result display unit 110 through the language learning dedicated application.

In addition, the search result display unit 110 displays the language learning data extracted based on the option setting information 104 set in the option setting unit 120 as a search result on the screen through a language learning application.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the language learning-only application outputs the language learning data extracted from the search result display unit 110 on the screen, including the pronunciation symbols and meanings of words, the word mode, example sentence interpretation, and supplementary contents. Combination mode of words and example sentences that are output on the screen including, the first example sentence mode that outputs the screen including interpretation of example sentences and supplementary content, the second example sentence mode that outputs only the example sentence contents on the screen except for the example sentence interpretation and supplementary content, check the interpretation contents It provides a mode setting function that allows you to select one of the writing modes that output the contents of writing interpretation on the screen so that you can memorize the foreign language, and displays the language learning data on the screen in the selected mode.

When a word search request is input through the language learning-only application according to an embodiment, the voice conversion output unit 130 extracts the language learning data including the word meaning and related example sentences stored in the data storage unit 100 and matches it Output the TTS audio. In an embodiment, the speech conversion output unit 130 is interpreted to encompass a technical configuration to which text to speech (TTS) is applied.

Accordingly, the voice conversion output unit 130 converts and outputs the language learning data in the form of text into voice data.

At this time, the voice conversion output unit 130 outputs the voice data according to the number of repetitions of the output of the voice data and the timing of outputting the voice data based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit 120 .

In addition, the voice conversion output unit 130 calculates and calculates a delay time between the screen display time of the learning data displayed on the search result display unit 110 and the sound source output time based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit 120 . The sound source is output by reflecting the delay time.

The sound source output unit 140 extracts language learning data including word meanings and related example sentences stored in the data storage unit 100 , and detects and outputs sound source data matched thereto from the data storage unit 100 . Alternatively, a sound source matching the language learning data extracted from the search result display unit 110 is extracted and output.

At this time, the sound source output unit 140 outputs the sound source data according to the number of repetitions of output of the sound source data and the time of outputting the sound source data based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit 120 .

In addition, the sound source output unit 140 calculates a delay time between the screen display time of the learning data displayed on the search result display unit 110 and the sound source output time based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit 120, Output the sound source reflecting the delay time.

The language learning-only application according to another embodiment of the present invention provides a delay time setting function for receiving a delay time between the screen display time of the learning data and the voice data or sound source data matching the learning data displayed on the screen.

Accordingly, the voice conversion output unit 130 or the sound source output unit 140 determines the screen display timing of the learning data displayed on the search result display unit 110 according to the set value of the delay time input by the learner through the language learning application. It is possible to convert and output the voice data by reflecting the delay time between the voice data output points.

Therefore, the language learning-only application according to an embodiment enables a learner to learn a foreign language using voice data or a sound source while the script is not displayed on the screen. Then, after the set delay time has elapsed or when a manipulation signal is input from the user, the script, which is the matching text-type learning data, is displayed on the screen.

Of course, it is also possible that the script is displayed on the screen while the voice is output at the same time according to the option setting information.

In addition, the language learning-only application according to an embodiment further outputs the translated native language (Korean) script sequentially after the foreign language (English) script is output. Accordingly, it is possible for the user to check in real time whether the interpretation content that he or she thinks is consistent, thereby increasing the learning efficiency.

In other words, the script is displayed after listening to the voice, but an option is provided so that the voice can be played repeatedly from one time to several times according to the learner's level, style, and difficulty level, and the time when the script is output on the screen is set before/each of the sound source playback. After the number of repetitions (eg, after playing once, after playing twice, etc.) / After all sound source playback is completed, options are provided so that the user can select. If the set number of repetitions is not enough, you can listen again. In addition, if the learner wants to follow along, the necessary delay time is inserted after the sound source is played to give a spare time to follow along.

In addition, for reading learning, foreign language and native language interpretation are not displayed on the screen at the same time, but are displayed sequentially with a time difference (delay time). In this case, the time difference between the interpretation of the foreign language and the native language is provided so that the user can select it by providing an option to adjust the length and length to suit the level of the user.

Various modes of learning using the same script can be implemented by combining the order and parts of sound source playback and script display above, and words (including pronunciation symbols and meanings) / Words and example sentences (including interpretation and supplementation of example sentences) / It provides various modes such as example sentences (including interpretation and supplementation) / example sentences (only example sentences excluding example sentence interpretation and supplementation) / writing (memorize foreign languages after seeing the interpretation), allowing users to select according to their level and difficulty.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the update unit 150 may update the language learning data 102 and the sound source data 106 from the language learning service providing server.

It may be implemented to periodically update the language learning data 102 and the sound source data 106, update when there is an update request from the language learning service providing server, or update whenever a language learning application is played.

In addition, the language learning service providing apparatus 10 may further perform an example sentence update. The example sentence update may be implemented by periodically receiving updates on new example sentences from the language learning service providing server.

2 is an exemplary diagram for explaining the TTS voice driving, sound source reproduction, and screen display order of learning data according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In an embodiment, when the sound source data is output, the search result display unit 110 may set an order and a time difference between a time point at which learning data content is displayed on the screen and a time point at which audio data or sound source data is output.

According to the option setting information set in the option setting unit 120, the search result display unit 110 according to an embodiment is configured to listen to voice data or sound source data, or after the audio data or sound source data is output once, twice. After being output or after the reproduction of the voice data or the sound source data is completed for a predetermined number of times, the learning data in the text format may be displayed on the screen.

However, since the main purpose of this invention is to implement a method of listening to a foreign language without looking at the script, displaying the script on the screen before listening to the voice is intended to be used at a stage where only the voice is not fully understood.

In addition, the learning data may be sequentially displayed on the screen. Referring to FIG. 2 , for example, a delay time set by a user may be inserted between regions 2, 4, 7, 9, and 11 are displayed.

For example, voice data of English selected by the learner (speaking a word to be displayed in area 2) is reproduced, and English of area 2 is displayed at the time set in the option setting information set in the option setting unit 120, followed by a set delay After the time, the meaning of the words in area 4 is displayed, and after the set delay time, the voice data of the English language selected by the learner (referring to the example sentence to be displayed in area 7) is reproduced, and the option setting information set in the option setting unit 120 is displayed. At the set time, English of area 7 is displayed, and after the set delay time, example sentences of area 7 are displayed. Then, after the set delay time, the analysis of the example sentence is displayed in area 9, and the explanation of the example sentence is displayed in the 11 area after the set delay time, and after the set delay time, the above process is repeated for the next data.

3 is an exemplary diagram of a search result display screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The search result display unit 110 displays only words (including pronunciation symbols and meanings) according to the mode selected by the user through the language learning-only application as shown in FIG. 3 (a), or words and example sentences (including interpretation and supplementation of examples) ) together (b), only example sentences (including interpretation and supplementation) (c), example sentences only in English (d), or interpretation of example sentences (mode for memorizing foreign language by looking at interpretation) first ( e) can be marked. The learner can set and change the search result display mode of the learning data according to their level or learning style. It is also possible to change the screen mode appropriately according to the level of the learner.

For example, it is possible to set to display only English (d) of example sentences, and it is possible to set to display both words and example sentences (b). It is possible to mark, and it is not limited to learning English, but it can be applied to learning various languages.

According to a characteristic aspect of the present invention, the search result display unit 110 may display the screen display order of the language learning data of FIG. 3 differently according to the option setting information 104 set in the option setting unit.

In one aspect of the present invention, the voice conversion output unit 130 converts and outputs the language learning data in the form of text into voice data.

In an embodiment, the speech conversion output unit 130 is interpreted to encompass a technical configuration to which text to speech (TTS) is applied.

At this time, the voice conversion output unit 130 outputs the voice data according to the number of repetitions of the output of the voice data and the timing of outputting the voice data based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit 120 .

4A and 4B are exemplary diagrams of an option setting screen of a language learning-only application according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Specifically, FIG. 4A is an option setting screen in the TTS mode, and FIG. 4B is an option setting screen in the sound source mode.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B , whether to study one word or multiple words, the number of words or example sentences to be studied, the number of repetitions of words, and the number of repetitions of example sentences can be arbitrarily set.

In addition, you can select whether or not to perform shadowing according to the example sentence. When the example sentence is set, a sufficient delay time is inserted between outputting the word or the example sentence so that the following sentence is possible.

Text-format learning data is displayed on the screen before listening to audio data or sound source data, after audio data or sound source data is output once, after output twice, or after playback of audio data or sound source data is completed a predetermined number of times can do.

In TTS mode, the nationality of pronunciation can be arbitrarily adjusted and the playback speed (TTS Speed) can be set by the user. will be adjustable.

For example, in Google TTS, the playback speed value of 1.0 is the standard setting value, and if the setting value is increased, the playback speed may be increased, and if the setting value is decreased, the playback speed may be slow. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and other TTSs may be different from this.

The nationality of pronunciation can be adjusted arbitrarily even in the sound source mode. In this case, in the sound source mode, it is preferable that the display be activated only for sound sources in downloadable countries. Even in the sound source mode, if it is possible to download a high-speed sound source and a slow-speed sound source, it can be activated.

In one aspect of the present invention, the search result display unit 110 may calculate the shadowing delay time by a relational expression by measuring the interval between the start time and the end time of the output voice in the TTS mode or the sound source mode.

The voice conversion output unit 130 provides driving time data for calculating the delay time by measuring the interval between the start time and the end time of the TTS voice, and the sound source output unit 140 measures the interval between the start time and the end time of the sound source to provide playback time data for calculating the delay time, and the search result display unit 110 calculates the number of characters of the searched data based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit 120 to provide quantity data for calculating the delay time. to provide.

The voice change output unit 130 and the sound source output unit 140 include calculating the delay time required for speaking according to the following relational expression when shadowing is set according to the option setting information. can This relational expression is the same for the TTS version and the sound source version.

The formula for calculating the delay time required to follow along

It is the same as 'delay time = measured voice driving time x (1 + addition ratio) + addition time (seconds)'.

As an example, an application example of the delay time is shown in Table 1 below.

division Addition rate (%) Addition time (sec) 4a, 4b
Setting example slow 30 3 slowly a little slow 20 2 at normal speed 10 One normal speed a little faster 0 One quickly 0 0 quickly

The search result display unit 110 sequentially displays the searched data based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit 120 on the screen with a time difference. The reason for the time difference is to give a delay time for learners to read the displayed data, and it is based on the number of characters.

On the other hand, it is preferable to calculate the delay time separately for English and Korean characters based on the number of characters. The reason that English and Korean are treated separately is because there is a difference in reading speed between the native language and the foreign language.

On the other hand, the delay time calculation formula reflecting the number of characters in data reading is,

It is the same as 'delay time = number of characters/set number of characters + addition time (seconds)'.

As a result of an experiment on learning English for Koreans who speak Korean as their native language and have no experience of living in an English-speaking country, in general, people with fast reading speed are about 25 characters per second, and people with slow reading speed are about 15 characters. That is, a value within 10 to 30 may be implemented so that the learner can directly set it according to the learner's level. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

An application example of the delay time is shown in Table 2 below.

division number of characters Addition time (sec) 4a, 4b
Setting example slow Hangul English Hangul slow 15 20 2 2 slowly a little slow 17 22 One One at normal speed 20 25 One One normal speed a little faster 22 27 One 0 quickly 25 30 0 0 quickly

It is also possible for the user to set the addition ratio and addition time for follow-up, the number of characters for the data reading time, and the addition time, but the option setting unit 120 provides various levels (eg, slow, normal speed, fast etc.) is set in advance and provided for user convenience. In this case, it may be set differently for each user's language level and language type.

Table 1 above is not limited to the setting of 5 levels for each level of English learning according to the experimental results, and may be set differently, for example, if the learner is an elementary school student, and may be set differently even if the language type is different. have.

In addition, the formula for calculating the delay time for writing is,

'Delay time = (number of characters/number of characters set + addition time (seconds)) × 2'.

The language learning-only application according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a function of setting a delay time between the screen display time of the learning data and the voice data or sound source data matching the learning data displayed on the screen. Accordingly, the voice conversion output unit 130 or the sound source output unit 140 determines the screen display time of the learning data displayed on the search result display unit 110 according to the set value of the delay time input by the learner through the language learning application. The audio or sound source is output by reflecting the delay time between the audio or sound source data output points.

According to an additional aspect of the present invention, the language learning-only application according to an embodiment may further include a login or user-defined function.

Accordingly, even if a single language learning service providing apparatus 10 is used, the option setting information may be set differently for each user.

That is, the language learning-only application may first provide a user selection screen before starting learning, and may provide a language learning service according to option setting information set for the selected user.

For example, when user A runs and uses an application dedicated to language learning, the sound source data is output before the example sentence is displayed, and the delay time before the word and the example sentence is displayed may be 3 seconds.

On the other hand, even in the case of using the same language learning service providing device 10, when user B runs and uses the language learning-only application, the sound source data is output after the example sentence is displayed, and the delay time before the word and the example sentence are displayed. This could be 5 seconds.

In addition, in the language learning-only application according to an embodiment, option setting information may be set differently for each learning language the learner learns.

It is possible to set the playback speed faster when learning English, set the playback speed to be slow when learning French, and set a longer delay time. Accordingly, even when learning a variety of languages customized to the user, it is possible to provide a language learning environment tailored to the learner's level according to each language.

5 is a flowchart of a method for providing a user-customized language learning service in a TTS mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The method of providing a user-customized language learning service in TTS mode performed by a user-customized language learning service providing device that is loaded with a user-customizable language learning-only application is first, when the user-customized language learning in the TTS mode is executed (S200) , in response to a voice output request (S220), the voice conversion output unit converts and outputs the language learning data in text form into voice data (S225).

At this time, when the option setting information request is received from the learner (S210), the option setting unit determines the number of repetitions of the output of voice data and the timing of outputting the voice data through the language learning application, the screen display order of the language learning data displayed, and the screen display method. Receives user-defined option setting information for (S215).

On the other hand, when shadowing is set in the option setting information, a sufficient delay time is inserted between outputting words or example sentences. And when the follow-up is executed (S230), a delay time is inserted so that the follow-up mode can be executed (S235).

In addition, the search result display unit extracts the language learning data including the word meaning and related example sentences stored in the data storage unit in which the language learning data is stored, and displays the extracted language learning data as a search result on the screen (S240).

At this time, the search result display unit extracts the language learning data including the word meaning and related example sentences stored in the data storage unit when a word search request is input from the learner through the language learning application, and displays the search result on the screen through the language learning application. is displayed (S245).

In addition, the search result display unit extracts at least a portion of the language learning data stored in the data storage unit when a request for learning data for a part matching the study book is input from the learner and displays it as a search result on the screen.

For example, if a request for learning data for a specific unit or page of a specific tutorial is input through the language learning application, the search result display unit extracts the learning data related to the learning content of the unit or the page and opens the language learning application. can be displayed on the screen.

In the step of displaying the search result, the language learning data extracted based on the option setting information set in the step of receiving the option setting information is displayed as a search result on the screen.

Meanwhile, in the step of receiving the option setting information, the learner can arbitrarily set the number of words or example sentences to study, the number of repetitions of words, and the number of repetitions of example sentences whether to study one word at a time or several words.

That is, the search result display unit extracts the language learning data including the word meaning and related example sentences stored in the data storage unit in which the language learning data is stored, and displays it as a search result on the screen.

In an embodiment, the nationality of pronunciation may be arbitrarily adjusted in the TTS version.

6 is a flowchart of a method for providing a user-customized language learning service in a sound source mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The method of providing a user-customized language learning service in the sound source mode performed in a user-customized language learning service providing device that is equipped with a user-customizable language learning-only application is first, when the user-customized language learning in the sound source mode is executed (S300) , according to the sound source output request (S320), the sound source output unit extracts and outputs sound source data matching the language learning data (S325).

At this time, when the option setting information request is received from the learner (S310), the option setting unit determines the number of repetitions of outputting sound data and the timing of outputting voice data through the language learning application, the screen display order of the language learning data displayed, and the screen display method. Receives user-defined option setting information for (S315).

On the other hand, when shadowing is set in the option setting information, a sufficient delay time is inserted between outputting words or example sentences. And when the follow-up is executed (S330), a delay time is inserted so that the follow-up mode can be executed (S335).

In addition, the search result display unit extracts the language learning data including the word meaning and related example sentences stored in the data storage unit in which the language learning data is stored, and displays the extracted language learning data as a search result on the screen (S340).

At this time, the search result display unit extracts the language learning data including the word meaning and related example sentences stored in the data storage unit when a word search request is input from the learner through the language learning application, and displays the search result on the screen through the language learning application. is displayed (S345).

In addition, the search result display unit extracts at least a portion of the language learning data stored in the data storage unit when a request for learning data for a part matching the learning book is input from the learner and displays it as a search result on the screen.

For example, if a request for learning data for a specific unit or page of a specific tutorial is entered through the language learning application, the search result display unit extracts the learning data related to the learning content of the unit or the page to open the language learning application. can be displayed on the screen.

In the step of displaying the search result, the language learning data extracted based on the option setting information set in the step of receiving the option setting information is displayed as a search result on the screen.

Meanwhile, in the step of receiving the option setting information, the learner can arbitrarily set the number of words or example sentences to study, the number of repetitions of words, and the number of repetitions of example sentences whether to study one word at a time or several words.

That is, the search result display unit extracts the language learning data including the word meaning and related example sentences stored in the data storage unit in which the language learning data is stored, and displays it as a search result on the screen.

In an embodiment, the nationality of pronunciation may be arbitrarily adjusted in the sound source version. In this case, it is preferable that the display be activated only for sound sources in downloadable countries.

In addition, it is possible to select the playback speed step by step, such as slow, normal, or fast, and it is also possible to implement so that the user selects the actual double speed. In the case of playback speed, it will be possible to adjust differently depending on the learning difficulty of the textbook or the level of the learner.

Those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may modify and modify the above-described contents without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be construed by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent range should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

10: language learning service providing device 100: data storage unit
110: search result display unit 120: option setting unit
130: voice conversion output unit 140: sound source output unit
150: update unit

Claims (10)

In the user-customized language learning service providing device that is loaded and driven with a language learning-only application that can be customized by the user,
a data storage unit for storing language learning data;
a sound source output unit for extracting and outputting a sound source that is matched according to a request for learning the language learning data stored in the data storage unit; and
An optional setting unit that receives the number of repetitions of the output of the sound source data and the time of outputting the sound source data through the language learning-only application;
The user-customized language learning service providing device, characterized in that the sound source output unit outputs the sound source according to the number of repetitions of sound source output and the sound source output time based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit.
The method of claim 1,
The sound output unit,
Based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit, the delay time between the screen display time of the learning data displayed in the search result display unit and the sound source output time is calculated, and the sound source is output by reflecting the calculated delay time A user-customized language learning service providing device.
The method of claim 1,
A voice conversion output unit for converting and outputting the language learning data in the text form into voice data; further comprising,
The voice conversion output unit outputs the voice data according to the number of repetitions of output of the voice data and the timing of outputting the voice data based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit.
4. The method of claim 3,
The voice conversion output unit,
Based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit, the delay time between the screen display time of the learning data displayed on the search result display unit and the voice data output time is calculated, and the voice data is output by reflecting the calculated delay time A user-customized language learning service providing device.
According to claim 1,
When a word or example sentence search request is input, a search result display unit for extracting language learning data including the word meaning and related example sentences stored in the data storage unit and displaying it as a search result on the screen;
The option setting unit,
receiving user option setting information for the screen display order and screen display method of the language learning data displayed in the search result display unit;
and the search result display unit displays the extracted language learning data as a search result on the screen based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit.
6. The method of claim 5,
The language learning-only application,
In outputting the language learning data extracted from the search result display unit on the screen, a mode setting function for selecting one of a word mode, a combination of words and example sentences, an example sentence mode, and a writing mode is provided. Learning Services Provisioning Device.
In the method of providing a user-customized language learning service in a sound source mode performed in a user-customized language learning service providing device that is loaded and driven with a language learning-only application that can be customized by the user,
receiving, by an option setting unit, the number of repetitions of output of the sound source data and the time of outputting the sound source data through a language learning application; and
The sound source output unit extracts a sound source that matches according to the language learning data learning request stored in the data storage unit, and outputs the sound source according to the number of sound source output repetition times and the sound source output time based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit; A method of providing a user-customized language learning service, comprising:
8. The method of claim 7,
extracting, by the search result display unit, language learning data including the word meaning and related example sentences stored in a data storage unit storing language learning data when a word and example sentence search request is input, and displaying the extracted language learning data as a search result on the screen; and
Further comprising; receiving, by the option setting unit, user-defined option setting information for the screen display order and screen display method of the language learning data to be displayed through the language learning-only application;
The displaying as the search result comprises displaying the extracted language learning data as a search result on a screen based on the option setting information set in the step of receiving the option setting information.
In the method of providing a user-customized language learning service in TTL mode, which is performed in a user-customized language learning service providing device that is loaded and driven with a language learning-only application that can be customized by the user,
receiving, by the option setting unit, the number of repetitions of output of the voice data and the timing of outputting the voice data through a language learning application; and
Converting and outputting the voice data into voice data according to the number of repetitions of voice output and the timing of voice output based on the option setting information set in the option setting unit according to the request for learning the language learning data in the form of text stored in the data storage unit by the voice conversion output unit; A method of providing a user-customized language learning service, comprising:
10. The method of claim 9,
extracting, by the search result display unit, language learning data including the word meaning and related example sentences stored in a data storage unit storing language learning data when a word and example sentence search request is input, and displaying the extracted language learning data on the screen as a search result; and
Receiving, by an option setting unit, user-defined option setting information for a screen display order and a screen display method of the language learning data to be displayed through a language learning-only application;
The displaying as the search result comprises displaying the extracted language learning data as a search result on a screen based on the option setting information set in the step of receiving the option setting information.

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