TW201603554A - Methods and systems for voice message association and playback, and related computer program prodcuts - Google Patents

Abstract

Methods and systems for voice message association and playback are provided. First, a first voice message is provided, and an activation process for the first voice message is performed. When a recording process for a second voice message is performed during the activation process of the first voice message, the second voice message and the first voice message are associated. During the playback of the voice messages, the first voice message and the associated second voice message are successively played, and a third voice message is then played, wherein the recording time of the third voice message is earlier than that of the second voice message.

Description

Voice message association and playing method and system, and computer program thereof Product

The present invention relates to a voice management method and system, and more particularly to a method and system for establishing an association between voice messages and performing a corresponding voice message playback operation according to the association.

In recent years, portable devices, such as smart phones or notebook computers, have become more sophisticated and powerful. For example, a portable device can have network connectivity. Users can use the portable device to connect to the Internet anytime and anywhere to browse the Internet and conduct related applications and services through the network. Thanks to the convenience of these devices and their functions, these devices have become one of the must-have items for modern people, and they are frequently used in life anytime and anywhere.

With the popularity of smart phone network communication applications, users can perform network communication applications on smart phones to communicate with friends online. In general, users can enter text messages or record a voice message to a specific friend, or a group of members. A specific friend or group member can read this text message or voice message immediately or when they are available.

In general, users in a group can send messages to any topic. In some cases, the message may be in response to a message from a user. In some cases, the message may not specifically respond to any message. For users who receive messages, it is very complicated and difficult to understand and listen to these messages with different themes in chronological order. Since the user can view the content of the text message, the complexity of viewing the text message of different topics can be reduced. However, since the user cannot know the content of the voice message, the aforementioned problem will be more serious.

In view of the above, the present invention provides a method and system for associating and playing a voice message, wherein a voice message can be associated with each other, and a corresponding voice message can be played according to the association.

A voice message association method according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, a first voice message is provided, and one of the corresponding first voice messages is started to start the job. In the start operation of the corresponding first voice message, it is determined whether a recording operation of one of the corresponding second voice messages is performed. When the recording operation of the corresponding second voice message is performed in the startup job of the corresponding first voice message, the first voice message is associated with the second voice message.

A voice message association system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a storage unit and a processing unit. The storage unit includes a first voice message. In the startup operation of the corresponding first voice message, the processing unit determines whether to perform a recording operation of one of the corresponding second voice messages. The processing unit associates the first voice message with the second voice message when the recording operation of the corresponding second voice message is performed in the startup job of the corresponding first voice message.

In some embodiments, a first representative icon of the corresponding first voice message may be displayed in a graphical user interface, and a second representative icon of the corresponding second voice message may be displayed in the graphical user interface. Then, a link is displayed between the first representative icon and the second representative icon in the graphical user interface according to the relationship between the first voice message and the second voice message.

In some embodiments, the first voice message is received by a server, and the electronic device can transmit the association between the second voice message and the corresponding first voice message and the second voice message to the server, and the server can The second voice message and the association between the corresponding first voice message and the second voice message are transmitted to at least one candidate electronic device in a group.

In some embodiments, initiating the job can include selecting the first voice message or playing the first voice message.

In some embodiments, when the start of the corresponding first voice message is not performed, one of the corresponding third voice messages is recorded. Thereafter, a third representative icon of one of the corresponding third voice messages is displayed on the graphical user interface. The first representative icon and the third representative graphic are displayed in a graphical user interface for display according to a time sequence.

In some embodiments, playing the associated first voice on the electronic device Message and second voice message. After the first voice message having the association and the second voice message are played, the third voice message is played. The recording operation of the corresponding third voice message is earlier than the recording operation of the corresponding second voice message.

A voice message playing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, a first voice message, a second voice message, and a third voice message are provided, wherein the second voice message has an association with the first voice message, and one of the corresponding third voice messages is recorded earlier than the time The time of the recording operation of the corresponding second voice message. Playing the associated first voice message and the second voice message on the electronic device. After the first voice message having the association and the second voice message are played, the third voice message is played.

A voice message playing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a storage unit and a processing unit. The storage unit includes a first voice message, a second voice message, and a third voice message, wherein the second voice message has an association with the first voice message, and one of the corresponding third voice messages is recorded earlier than the time The time of the recording operation of the corresponding second voice message. The processing unit plays the associated first voice message and the second voice message. After the associated first voice message and the second voice message are played, the processing unit plays the third voice message.

The above method of the present invention can exist in a coded manner. When the code is loaded and executed by the machine, the machine becomes the means for practicing the invention.

The above described objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and appended claims appended claims

100‧‧‧Voice message association and playback system

110‧‧‧ Radio unit

120‧‧‧ pronunciation unit

130‧‧‧Display unit

140‧‧‧ storage unit

150‧‧‧Processing unit

S210, S220, S230, S240‧‧‧ steps

S310, S320, S330, S340, S350‧‧‧ steps

400‧‧‧Representative icon for voice messages

410‧‧‧Voice length display area

420‧‧‧Play progress display area

430‧‧‧User image area

440‧‧‧Specified area

500, 600‧‧‧ electronic devices

510, 610‧‧‧ graphical user interface

VM1, VM2, VM3, VM4, VM5‧‧‧ voice messages

L1, L2‧‧‧ links

TL‧‧‧ timeline

F1, F2‧‧‧ control functions

S810, S820, S830, S840, S850‧‧ steps

1 is a schematic diagram showing a voice message association and playback system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart showing a voice message association method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing a voice message association method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing a representative example of a corresponding voice message in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a graphical user interface in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a graphical user interface in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing the operation of corresponding voice messages in a graphical user interface in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a flow chart showing a method of playing a voice message in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 1 shows a voice message association and playback system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The voice message association and playback system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be applied to an electronic device such as a personal computer or a mobile device such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant, a global positioning system, a wearable device, and a notebook computer. Wait. The voice message association and playback system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a radio unit 110, a sounding unit 120, a display unit 130, a storage unit 140, and a processing unit 150. The sound unit 110 can be a microphone for receiving sounds around the electronic device. The pronunciation unit 120 can include an earpiece, and/or a speaker, and the like. The display unit 130 can display related materials such as images, interfaces, and/or materials. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the display unit 130 can be a touch screen. Users can directly input relevant data to the electronic device through the touch screen. The storage unit 140 can include at least one sound material, such as a voice message or the like. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the electronic device can execute a network communication application, and the sound data can include communication messages of users of the electronic device and/or corresponding other users. The display unit 130 can display all or a part of the voice message and/or one of its corresponding representative icons through a graphical user interface of one of the network communication applications. The processing unit 150 can perform the voice message association and playing method of the present case, which will be described later.

It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the voice message association and playback system according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a network connection unit (not shown in FIG. 1) for connecting to a network, such as a wired network. Roads, telecommunications networks, and/or wireless networks such as Bluetooth networks, Wi-Fi networks, and more. The electronic device can have a network connection capability by means of a network connection unit. As mentioned above, the sound data may include communication messages of respective individual users. The electronic device of the corresponding individual user can install a network communication application. Users can use each The electronic device generates communication messages for network communication. In other words, the voice message can be received by other electronic devices through the network connection unit.

Figure 2 shows a voice message association method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The voice message association method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device such as a personal computer or a mobile device such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant, a global positioning system, a wearable device, and a notebook computer.

First, in step S210, one of the corresponding specific voice messages is started to start the job. It should be noted that in some embodiments, a particular voice message may be generated by an electronic device or routed through a network to other electronic devices. It is noted that in some embodiments, a startup job may be to select a particular voice message. In some embodiments, launching a job may be to play a particular voice message. In step S220, in the start operation of the corresponding specific voice message, it is determined whether a recording operation of one of the corresponding candidate voice messages is performed. When the recording operation of the corresponding candidate voice message is not performed in the startup operation of the corresponding specific voice message (No in step S220), in step S230, it is determined whether the startup job of the corresponding specific voice message is ended. When the start of the corresponding specific voice message is ended (YES in step S230), the flow is ended. When the start of the corresponding specific voice message has not ended (NO in step S230), the flow returns to step S220. When the recording operation of the corresponding candidate voice message is performed in the startup operation of the corresponding specific voice message (YES in step S220), in step S240, the specific voice message is associated with the candidate voice message corresponding to the recording job. It should be noted that, in some embodiments, when a recording operation of the corresponding candidate voice message is performed within one of the buffering time after the job is started, the specific voice message is also associated with the candidate voice message corresponding to the recording job. It is reminded that, in some embodiments, when a recording operation of the corresponding candidate voice message is performed in the startup job of the corresponding specific voice message, the startup job of the corresponding specific voice message may be suspended. For example, when a specific voice message is played, the recording operation of the corresponding candidate voice message is performed, and the playback operation of the corresponding specific voice message will be suspended. When the recording operation is completed, the association between the candidate voice message and the candidate voice message and the specific voice message can be recorded and/or transmitted to other electronic devices in a group via the network. The usage of the association between voice messages will be explained later.

Figure 3 shows a voice message association method in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The voice message association method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device such as a personal computer or a mobile device, such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant, a global positioning system, and a wearer. Wearable devices and notebook computers.

First, in step S310, one of the corresponding specific voice messages is started to start the job. Similarly, in some embodiments, a particular voice message may be generated by an electronic device or routed through a network to other electronic devices. It is noted that in some embodiments, a startup job may be to select a particular voice message. In some embodiments, launching a job may be to play a particular voice message. In step S320, in the start operation of the corresponding specific voice message, it is determined whether a recording operation of one of the corresponding candidate voice messages is performed. When the recording operation of the corresponding candidate voice message is not performed in the startup operation of the corresponding specific voice message (No in step S320), in step S330, it is determined whether the startup job of the corresponding specific voice message is ended. When the start of the corresponding specific voice message is ended (YES in step S230), the flow is ended. When the start of the corresponding specific voice message has not ended (NO in step S330), the flow returns to step S320. When the recording operation of the corresponding candidate voice message is performed in the startup operation of the corresponding specific voice message (YES in step S320), in step S340, the specific voice message is associated with the candidate voice message corresponding to the recording job. Similarly, in some embodiments, when a recording operation of the corresponding candidate voice message is performed within one of the buffering times after the job is started, the specific voice message is also associated with the candidate voice message corresponding to the recording job. Similarly, in some embodiments, when a recording job of a corresponding candidate voice message is performed in a start job of a corresponding specific voice message, the start job of the corresponding specific voice message may be suspended. When the recording operation is completed, the association between the candidate voice message and the candidate voice message and the specific voice message can be recorded and/or transmitted to other electronic devices in a group via the network. Then, in step S350, the candidate voice message and the association between the candidate voice message and the specific voice message are displayed through a graphical user interface. It should be noted that in some embodiments, a representative icon of the corresponding specific voice message may already be displayed in the graphical user interface before the candidate voice message is generated. After the candidate voice message is generated, the graphical user interface may display a representative icon of the corresponding candidate voice message, and display a link between the representative icon of the corresponding specific voice message and the representative icon of the corresponding candidate voice message to indicate the specific The association between voice messages and candidate voice messages. The user can visually know the correlation between the voice messages by means of the representative icons and their links.

Figure 4 shows a representative graphical representation of a corresponding voice message in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the representative icon 400 of the corresponding voice message can include a voice length display area 410, wherein a complete circle can represent a predetermined length, and a portion filled with color indicates the voice. The length of the message (time). The representative icon 400 can include a play progress display area 420 for indicating the progress of the current playback of the corresponding voice message. As the playback progresses, the play progress display area 420 gradually increases. The user image area 430 can display an image of the user who issued the voice message. The specific labeling area 440 can indicate whether the voice message is marked, such as bookmarking, labeling, or labeling as important. It is to be noted that, in some embodiments, the name of the user who sent the voice message may be displayed in the graphical user interface, and/or the length (time) of the voice message corresponding to the voice message may be additionally indicated.

Figure 5 shows an example of a graphical user interface in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In this example, electronic device 500 can display a graphical user interface 510. The graphical user interface 510 can display the voice messages VM1, VM2, VM3, VM4, and VM5 along the time axis TL in chronological order. Each of the voice messages is presented in a representative form of the same shape, and the user can clearly know the user who sent the voice message by representing the image of the user displayed in the icon. For example, voice messages VM1 and VM5 are issued by the same user. In this example, voice messages VM1 and VM3 have a link L1 indicating that there is an association between voice messages VM1 and VM3. In addition, the voice messages VM2 and VM5 have a link L2 indicating that there is an association between the voice messages VM2 and VM5.

Figure 6 shows an example of a graphical user interface in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. In this example, electronic device 600 can display a graphical user interface 610. Similarly, voice messages VM1, VM2, VM3, VM4, and VM5 may be included in graphical user interface 610. The voice messages VM1 and VM3 have a link L1 indicating that there is an association between the voice messages VM1 and VM3. In addition, the voice messages VM2 and VM5 have a link L2 indicating that there is an association between the voice messages VM2 and VM5. The unrelated voice message VM4 will be displayed on the timeline TL according to the time of the corresponding recording job. It is to be noted that in the example of FIG. 5 or FIG. 6, the voice message VM3 or VM5 may also have other links to connect to other voice messages.

It should be noted that in some embodiments, the user can operate on the representative icon of the corresponding voice message through the graphical user interface to perform additional control on the corresponding voice message. For example, when the user slides the representative icon of the corresponding voice message VM2 to the left, the graphical user interface can display additional control functions, as shown in FIG. In this example, when the tag function F1 is selected, the user can tag the voice message VM2 with a keyword. When the bookmark function F2 is selected, the user can bookmark the voice message VM2. In some In the embodiment, when the voice message VM2 is playing, the user can slide the representative icon of the corresponding voice message VM2 to the left or the right to control the playing operation of the corresponding voice message VM2, such as fast forward or backward. It should be noted that the foregoing functions are merely examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Figure 8 shows a method of playing a voice message in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The voice message playing method according to the embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device such as a personal computer or a mobile device such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant, a global positioning system, a wearable device, and a notebook computer.

First, in step S810, a voice message is selected by the electronic device according to chronological order, and in step S820, a corresponding playback operation of the voice message is performed. In step S830, it is determined whether the currently played voice message has an associated voice message. When the currently played voice message has an associated voice message (Yes in step S830), in step S840, after the currently played voice message ends, the associated voice message is selected according to the time sequence, and played. Thereafter, the flow returns to step S830. When the currently played voice message does not have an associated voice message (NO in step S830), in step S850, it is determined whether the electronic device has an unplayed voice message. When the electronic device still has an unplayed voice message (YES in step S850), the flow returns to step S810. When the electronic device has no voice message that has not been played yet (NO in step S850), the flow is ended.

Take the embodiment of Fig. 5 as an example. When the electronic device performs the playback operation of the corresponding voice message, the voice message VM1 will be played first, and the voice message VM3 associated with the voice message VM1 will be followed by the voice message VM1 being played. After that, the voice message VM2 will be played, and the voice message VM5 associated with the voice message VM2 will be followed by the voice message VM2 being played. Finally, the voice message VM4 will be played. Note that although the recording operation of the corresponding voice message VM3 is later than the recording operation of the corresponding voice message VM2. However, since the voice message VM3 is associated with the voice message VM1, the voice message VM3 is played earlier than the voice message VM2. Similarly, although the recording operation of the corresponding voice message VM5 is later than the time of the recording operation of the corresponding voice message VM4. However, since the voice message VM5 is associated with the voice message VM2, the voice message VM5 is played earlier than the voice message VM4.

Therefore, through the voice message association and playback method and system of the present case, the user can establish an association between the voice messages and visually know the relationship between the voice messages. system. In addition, the voice message can also perform corresponding play operations according to the association, thereby assisting and improving the efficiency of the user's management and playback of the voice message.

The method of the invention, or a particular type or portion thereof, may exist in the form of a code. The code may be included in a physical medium such as a floppy disk, a CD, a hard disk, or any other machine readable (such as computer readable) storage medium, or is not limited to an external computer program product, wherein When the code is loaded and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes a device for participating in the present invention. The code can also be transmitted via some transmission medium, such as a wire or cable, fiber optics, or any transmission type, where the machine becomes part of the program when it is received, loaded, and executed by a machine, such as a computer. Invented device. When implemented in a general purpose processing unit, the code combination processing unit provides a unique means of operation similar to application specific logic.

While the present invention has been described in its preferred embodiments, the present invention is not intended to limit the invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

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Claims (11)

A voice message association method, applicable to an electronic device, comprising the steps of: providing a first voice message; performing a job corresponding to one of the first voice messages; and determining whether the action is initiated in the first voice message Performing a recording operation of a corresponding one of the second voice messages; and when the recording operation of the second voice message is performed in the startup job corresponding to the first voice message, the first voice message and the second voice The message is associated. According to the voice message association method of claim 1, the method further includes the following steps: displaying a first representative icon of the first voice message in a graphical user interface; displaying the corresponding graphic user interface a second representative icon of the second voice message; and the first representative icon and the second representative icon in the graphical user interface according to the relationship between the first voice message and the second voice message Show a link between. According to the voice message association method of claim 1, wherein the first voice message is received by a server, and the method further comprises: the second voice message and the corresponding first voice message and the second voice message. The association between the two is transmitted to the server, and the server sends the second voice message and corresponding The association between the first voice message and the second voice message is transmitted to at least one candidate electronic device in a group. According to the voice message association method of claim 1, wherein the starting operation comprises selecting the first voice message or playing the first voice message. According to the voice message association method of claim 2, the method further includes the following steps: performing a recording operation of a corresponding one of the third voice messages when the startup job of the first voice message is not performed; and the graphic The user interface displays a third representative icon corresponding to the third voice message, wherein the first representative icon and the third representative icon are displayed in the graphical user interface for display according to a time sequence. . According to the voice message association method of claim 5, the method further includes the steps of: playing the first voice message and the second voice message having the association on the electronic device; and when the first voice having the association After the message and the second voice message are played, the third voice message is played, wherein the time of the recording operation corresponding to the third voice message is earlier than the time of the recording operation of the corresponding second voice message. A voice message association system, applicable to an electronic device, comprising: a storage unit, including a first voice message; a processing unit, configured to perform a job corresponding to one of the first voice messages, and determine, in the startup operation of the first voice message, whether to perform a recording operation of a corresponding one of the second voice messages, when corresponding to the first When the recording operation of the second voice message is performed in the startup job of a voice message, the first voice message is associated with the second voice message. A voice message playing method is applicable to an electronic device, comprising the steps of: providing a first voice message, a second voice message, and a third voice message, wherein the second voice message and the first voice message have a Correlating, and corresponding to the recording of the third voice message, the time of the recording operation is earlier than the time of the recording operation of the corresponding second voice message; playing the first voice message and the second voice having the association on the electronic device a message; and playing the third voice message after the first voice message having the association and the second voice message are played. A voice message association system is applicable to an electronic device, including: a storage unit, including a first voice message, a second voice message, and a third voice message, wherein the second voice message and the first voice message Having an association, and corresponding to the recording of one of the third voice messages is earlier than the time of the recording operation of the corresponding second voice message; a processing unit, configured to play the first voice message and the second voice message having the association, and play the third voice message after the first voice message having the association and the second voice message are played . A computer program product for loading and executing a voice message association method by a machine, the computer program product comprising: a first code for performing a start operation of a corresponding first voice message; a second program a code for determining whether to perform a recording operation of a corresponding one of the second voice messages in the startup operation of the corresponding first voice message; and a third code for when the corresponding first voice message is The first voice message is associated with the second voice message when the recording operation corresponding to the second voice message is performed in the startup job. A computer program product for loading and executing a voice message playing method by a machine, the computer program product comprising: a first code for playing a first voice message and a second voice message having a relationship And a second code for playing a third voice message after the first voice message having the association and the second voice message are played, wherein the time of recording the operation of one of the third voice messages is The time earlier than the recording of the corresponding second voice message.