WO1998031006A1

WO1998031006A1 - Device for producing audio storage medium and audio storage medium produced by the same

Info

Publication number: WO1998031006A1
Application number: PCT/JP1998/000038
Authority: WO
Inventors: Aika Hirano; Futoshi Ito
Original assignee: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Priority date: 1997-01-09
Filing date: 1998-01-08
Publication date: 1998-07-16

Abstract

An audio recording medium enables recording of an arbitrary sound and reproduction without using any particular reproducing device. A device for producing such audio recording medium includes a program for controlling production of the audio recording medium, storage unit for storing a plurality of background sounds and/or audio sound effects, a selective input unit for enabling an operator to select and input one of the plurality of background sounds and/or audio sound effects, an audio input unit for inputting a sound, a controller for reading and executing the program for controlling production of the audio recording medium from the storage unit and generating audio recording signals with respect to the sound of the plurality of background sounds and/or audio sound effects selected and inputted by the selective input unit and the sound inputted from the audio input unit, a recording unit for recording the audio recording signals generated by the controller onto a recording medium, and a unit for ejecting the recording medium on which the audio recording signals are recorded by the recording unit.

Description

Description Audio recording medium creating apparatus and audio recording medium created by the same

The present invention relates to an audio recording medium creation device. In particular, the present invention relates to a device for recording an input voice or a message generated by a synthesized voice in response to an operation of an operator on a voice recording medium incorporating a semiconductor memory chip, and discharging the message. Background art

In recent years, a device has been developed that takes a photo like a game and prints out a sticker with the printed photographic image in a short period of time. The photo sticker output by such a device can be exchanged between friends or saved as a memo. It's being used. Devices for automatically creating and selling such photo stickers are widely used.

Here, the above photo sticker is based on visual media, but with the development of multimedia, for example, a device that creates a medium using audio media other than visual media in a game-like manner is a multimedia media. It is highly likely that consumers will be able to accept it as an attempt to use it.

On the other hand, many young people, who are the main users of the devices that automatically create and sell the above photo stickers, may experience the urge to hear someone's voice when they fall lonely late at night, for example. . In such a case, however, I realize that it is too late to call a specific person, and I am sorry to wake up a cat.

Conventionally, there is a tape recorder that records and reproduces audio.However, from the viewpoint of size, weight, etc., the sense of reproducing a tape recorder in response to the above-mentioned impulse to hear someone's voice is It does not match.

In addition, a sound recording of a melody or the like on a memory medium attached to a card or the like is sold, but the sound recorded is fixed and has a connection with a user. is not. In other words, it does not record its own voice or the voice of a specific person such as a lover in relation to the user. Therefore, heel

1 Replacement form (Rule 26) In some cases, it is not possible to respond to the urge to hear someone's voice as described above. Disclosure of the invention

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an audio recording medium capable of recording an arbitrary audio and reproducing it without using a special reproducing device, and to provide an apparatus for producing the audio recording medium. It is in.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a sound recording medium that can be easily incorporated into a decorative container, and to provide an apparatus for producing the sound recording medium.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for recording a sound synthesized with an arbitrary background sound and / or sound effect sound on a sound recording medium.

A first configuration of an audio recording medium creation device according to the present invention that achieves the above object includes a program that controls creation of an audio recording medium, a storage device that stores a plurality of background sounds and / or sound effects, A selection input device for selecting and inputting one of the plurality of background sounds and / or sound effect sounds, a sound input device for inputting sound, and creating a sound recording medium from the storage means. Read out and execute a program for controlling sound, and record voice corresponding to one of the plurality of background sounds and / or sound effect sounds selected and input by the selection input means and the voice input from the voice input means. It has a control device for generating a signal, and a recording device for recording an audio recording signal generated by the control device on an audio recording medium.

Further, a second configuration of the audio recording medium creating device according to the present invention includes: a storage unit that stores a program for controlling creation of the audio recording medium; an audio input device that inputs audio; A control device for reading and executing a program for controlling the creation and generating an audio recording signal corresponding to the audio input from the audio input device; and recording the audio recording signal generated by the control device on an audio recording medium. Device.

The audio recording medium producing device according to the first or second configuration further includes a discharging device that discharges the audio recording medium on which the audio recording signal is recorded by the recording device. The recording device records the audio recording signal in an electrically non-contact manner with the audio recording medium.

2 Replacement form (Rule 26) Record.

Further, in another aspect of the audio recording medium creating apparatus that achieves the above object of the present invention, at least a storage device that stores a program for controlling the creation of the audio recording medium, and a method that creates the audio recording medium from the storage device. A control device that reads and executes a program to be controlled, first and second microphones that input voice and ambient noise, and an ambient noise that is input to the second microphone reduce the ambient noise that is input to the first microphone. An audio input circuit for canceling, and a recording device for recording the output of the audio input circuit on an audio recording medium under the control of the control device.

According to still another aspect of the audio recording medium creation device of the present invention that achieves the above object, a storage device that stores a program for controlling the creation of an audio recording medium, and a device that creates the audio recording medium from the storage device A control device that reads and executes a program to be controlled and generates a message synthesized voice corresponding to a message sent by an operator by executing the program; and a message synthesized voice generated by the control device. And a recording device for recording the information on a recording medium.

Still further, an audio recording medium created by the audio recording medium creating device that achieves the object of the present invention includes a receiving coil that receives an audio recording signal, and a memory that stores the audio recording signal received by the receiving coil. A control circuit for controlling writing and reading of the audio recording signal to and from the memory; and an audio reproducing circuit for reproducing the audio recording signal read from the memory into audio by the control circuit. Further, as another aspect, an audio recording medium created by the audio recording medium creating apparatus that achieves the object of the present invention has a memory and a lead terminal. The message voice generated from the medium producing device is written, and the message voice written in the memory is reproduced and output through the lead terminal.

In another aspect, the audio recording medium created by the audio recording medium creation device further includes: a serial / parallel conversion circuit that converts a message audio generated from the audio recording medium creation device into a parallel signal; An address counter that outputs an address for writing the output of the Z-parallel conversion circuit to the memory; and an analog message that outputs a digital message corresponding to the address output by the address counter.

3 Replacement form (Rule 26) It has a D / A converter that converts it to a signal.

Further, the storage container for storing the audio recording medium created by the audio recording medium creation device according to the present invention has a storage space for the audio recording medium, and the space is provided at a predetermined position. It has a terminal connected to a lead, and a window through which any one surface of the audio recording medium can be seen from the outside.

In one embodiment, when the audio recording medium is accommodated in the space, the accommodation container includes a power supply that supplies power to at least the audio recording medium, and a speaker that displays an output from a lead of the audio recording medium. Have. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is an external view of an audio recording medium creation device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a configuration example of the audio recording medium creating device in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the main device circuit board 10.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a force cartridge as a storage medium.

5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating a configuration example of a sound recording medium used in the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a circuit block configuration example of the audio recording medium of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an operation flow (No. 1) of the audio recording medium device of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an operation flow (No. 2) of the audio recording medium device of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an operation flow (No. 3) of the audio recording medium device of the present invention.

10A to 10J are diagrams for explaining display screens corresponding to the operation flow of the audio recording medium device of the present invention.

FIGS. 11A to 11C are diagrams illustrating an example of use of the audio recording medium of the present invention. FIG. 12 is an external view showing a second embodiment of the audio recording medium producing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIGS. 13A to 13B are diagrams illustrating the relationship between one embodiment of an audio recording medium and an embodiment of a storage container for storing the same.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram of an embodiment of an apparatus for writing audio to an audio recording medium in the audio recording medium creating apparatus of the present invention.

4 Replacement form (Rule 26) FIG. 15 shows an example of a digital audio signal.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating the connection relationship between the audio recording medium and the audio writing circuit in FIG.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the stack device in FIG.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the circuit block of the audio recording medium and the circuit of the storage container. Embodiment of the Invention

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or similar components will be described with the same reference numerals or reference symbols.

FIG. 1 is an external view of an embodiment of a voice recording medium creating apparatus according to the present invention. In the figure, an apparatus main body 1 is provided with an illuminated panel 2 for guiding an audio recording medium producing apparatus.

On the operation panel 3, a description of how to use the audio recording medium creation device is described as necessary. As means for inputting and confirming, a joystick 14 and a coin slot 4 are provided. It also has a display screen 15.

Furthermore, a voice input device and a playback speaker are essential devices of the voice recording medium creation device of the present invention. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a voice microphone 5 is attached to the operation panel 3 as a voice input device. The speakers 16 are arranged on both sides of the main body.

The voice microphone 5 and the reproduction speaker 16 are not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1. For example, the microphone and the headphone speaker may be set in a headband, or the same as a telephone. It can also be incorporated into the handset. Further, a transparent enclosure may be attached to the device body 1 like a telephone booth so as to prevent ambient noise.

Further, in FIG. 1, an outlet 6 for the audio recording medium created at the lower front of the apparatus is provided.

As will be described later, in the standby state, the display screen 15 repeatedly displays an advertisement screen. Coin 揷 Entrance 4

5 Replacement form (Rule 26) When a coin is inserted, the advertisement screen is switched to the background sound (BGM) selection screen.

When the selection input of the background sound, the selection of the effect sound, and the input of the sound through the audio microphone 5 by the operator as the customer are completed, and the recording of the background sound, the effect sound, and the sound on the sound recording medium is completed, the sound The recording medium is discharged to the outlet 6. The details of the operation according to the present invention will be further described later in relation to the configuration of the circuit board of main device 1.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a configuration example of the audio recording medium creating device in FIG. In the figure, a main device circuit board 10 is housed in a main device 1 of the audio recording medium creating device. On the circuit board 10 of the main unit, a program for creating an audio recording medium and a power cartridge 11 as a storage medium that digitizes and stores a plurality of background sounds and sound effects can be attached to and detached from the connector 100. It is inserted. By changing the cartridge 11, it is possible to easily provide a plurality of different types of background sounds and sound effects.

Further, a function expansion circuit board 13 for creating a sound recording medium is connected through the interface circuit 12. The function expansion circuit board 13 has a control circuit 130, a voice memory 131, and an AZD conversion circuit 1332.

Analog audio from the audio microphone 5 is input to the AZD conversion circuit 13 2 of the function expansion circuit board 13 of the main device 1. The function expansion circuit board 13 is further connected with a data transmission circuit 17 and an audio recording medium accommodation / audio recording device 18. The audio recording medium accommodating and recording device 18 has a stat force for stacking and accommodating a plurality of audio recording media having an audio memory chip mounted thereon, and a signal from the control circuit 130 of the function expansion circuit board 13. When the sound recording is completed by the recording signal generated from the data transmission circuit 17, the sound recording medium is ejected to the audio recording medium outlet 6. Has a control mechanism. An example of such an audio recording medium and details of performing audio recording on the audio recording medium using a recording signal generated from the data transmission circuit 17 will be described later.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of the main device circuit board 10. In FIG. 3, a joystick 14 as an input means for inputting and checking is used by an operator to select a background sound, a sound effect, and check a playback sound.

6 Replacement form (Rule 26) The joystick 14 is connected to the main device circuit board 10 and arranged on the operation panel 3 (see FIG. 1). The joystick 14 is further connected to the C-BUS 52 of the main body circuit board 10 through an SMPC (System Manager & Peripheral Control) 24 serving as an I / O controller. The SMPC 24 has a reset management of the entire audio recording medium producing apparatus and an interface function with an external device such as the joystick 14.

A connector socket 110 of a force cartridge 11 as an example of a storage medium is detachably connected to a connector 100 of the main body circuit board 10. FIG. 4 shows an example of the configuration of the force cartridge 11 itself. As shown in FIG. 4, the cartridge 11 has, for example, a flash ROM 11 as a storage element.

The flash ROM 111 stores program data for controlling the creation of an audio recording medium, and a plurality of background sounds and sound effects as digitized signal data. The data stored in the flash ROM 111 is read out in accordance with the address obtained by decoding the address signal from the main body circuit board 10 by the address decoding unit 112.

The program data stored in the flash ROM 111 is scrambled for security. Therefore, the scrambled data read from the flash ROM 111 is input to the security check chip 113 via the bus 114. Here, it is decoded (descrambled), output to the bus 115, and sent to the main body circuit board 10 through the connectors 110, 100.

Here, returning to FIG. In FIG. 3, the CPU 21, the RAM 22, and the ROM 23 are connected to the C-BUS 52 similarly to the fcSMPC 24.

The CPU 21 reads out and executes the audio recording medium creation program stored in the flash ROM 111 in the cartridge 11 and controls the entire audio recording medium creation device. The CPU 21 is constituted by, for example, a 32-bit RISC type high-speed CPU.

The system controller 20 includes a DMA controller (dynamic memory, access control device), an interrupt controller, and the like.

7 Replacement form (Rule 26) It has the function of '

The sound processor 25 controls the sound (PCMZFM), converts the digital signal into an analog signal by the DZA converter 26, and outputs the guidance sound and music necessary for the sound recording medium creation device from the speaker 16 to the operator. Display for

Further, in the sound memory 13 1 of the main unit function expansion circuit board 13, a sound synthesized for recording on the sound recording medium is buffer-stored. Therefore, it is possible for the operator to perform confirmation through the speaker 16 before performing recording on the audio recording medium.

The function expansion circuit board 13 provided according to the present invention is connected to the B-BUS 51 in the main body circuit board 10. Further, on the B-BUS 51, together with the system controller 20 and the sound processor 25, control is performed to display an advertisement screen to be displayed under the control of the CPU 21, a background sound, a sound effect selection instruction screen, and the like. The first video display processor 30 (VDP 1) and the second video for controlling to scroll and display a plurality of background sounds and sound effects sequentially in response to the operator's operation of the joystick 14. Display processor 40 (VDP 2) is connected.

The command video 31 and the frame buffer memory 32 are connected to the first video display processor 30 (VDP 1).

The first video display processor 30 is formed on a semiconductor chip as an IC chip. The first video display processor 30 is connected to a command RAM 31 (consisting of, for example, DRAM) and two frame buffer memories 32 (for example, each having a memory capacity of 2 Mbits). Have been.

The command RAM 31 stores the command screen for displaying the advertisement screen and selecting the background sound and sound effect under the control of the CPU 21 according to the program read from the power cartridge 11. Is done.

That is, the commands in the audio recording medium creation program are temporarily stored in the RAM 22 and are stored in the command RAM 31 under the control of the CPU 21 according to the audio recording medium creation process.

8 Replacement form (Rule 26) Further, in the frame buffer 32, the display image data of the advertisement screen and the screen for instructing selection of the background sound and the sound effect are developed according to the data transferred to the command RAM 31. Next, the first video display processor 30 sequentially reads out the image data for one frame written in the frame buffer 32 and supplies this image data to the second video display processor 40.

The second video display processor 40, together with the VRAM 41 and the color RAM 42, constitutes a second image information processing unit that performs image processing on a frame screen serving as a predetermined background image.

The second video display processor 40 is formed on a semiconductor chip like the first video display processor 30. The second video display processor 40 has a built-in register (not shown) in which data for generating image data is set, and a color RAM 4 having a predetermined memory capacity in which a color code is recorded. 2 and VRAM41 are connected.

The second video display processor 40 reads the data stored in the VRAM 41 in accordance with the setting of the built-in register (not shown) described above, and sets the display priority of the image data in accordance with the setting of the image data register. Therefore, composite image data is generated.

The synthesized image display data is converted to display color data, converted to an analog signal through a D / A converter 43, and output to a display screen 15. Here, the image display data is set in the VRAM 41 and the controller RAM 42 through the system controller 20. The data for displaying the frame image set in the VRAM 41 and the color RAM 42 is also stored in the flash ROM 111 of the cartridge 11.

The VRAM 41 is divided into two frames having the same capacity. Each frame has 8 x 8 pixels of pattern data, which is the data of a cell, and mxn cells are laid out to form a background image for one frame. Pattern name data (address indicating the storage position of the pattern data stored in the color RAM 42) indicating which cell defined in 42 is to be used is stored.

9 Replacement form (Rule 26) Therefore, the display image data from the first video display processor 30 and the background display screen data from the second video display processor 40 are combined to form the image display data.

Further, in FIG. 3, the sound processor 25 reads out audio data from the audio memory 13 1 of the extension board 13 (see FIG. 2) under the control of the CPU 21, and the DZA conversion circuit 26 Convert to analog audio signal and display audio on speaker 16. As will be described later, the voice data stored in the voice memory 13 1 is obtained by synthesizing the voice input from the microphone 5 and the selected background sound and effect sound according to the operation of the operator. It is.

On the other hand, music data related to the advertisement screen, such as music and operation instruction guidance, are edited by the CPU 21 based on the program data stored in the power grid 11 1 and sent to the sound processor 25, and similarly, It is displayed on the speed 16 through the DZA conversion circuit 26.

Here, the audio recording medium created by the audio recording medium creating apparatus of the present invention will be described. 5A to 5C show an example of an audio recording medium created by the audio recording medium creating apparatus of the present invention.

— For example, the sound recording medium has a thin medal shape as shown in Figs. 5A to 5C. FIG. 5A is a schematic perspective view of the inside of a sound recording medium forming an outer peripheral frame 60 having a thin medal shape. An IC chip 61, a battery 62, a data receiving unit 63 composed of a coil, a speaker 64, and a switch 65 are accommodated in the audio recording medium.

FIG. 6 is a circuit block diagram of the inside of such an audio recording medium. In the IC chip 61, a control circuit 66, an EEPROM 67 as an example of a memory, a D / A conversion circuit 68 and an amplifier 69 are integrally formed on a semiconductor chip.

Returning to FIG. FIG. 5B is a front view of the audio recording medium forming a thin medal-shaped outer peripheral frame 60, on which a design image 7 is printed or a separately created ornament is attached. By appropriately passing a chain through the chain wheel 8, it can be used as a pendant or a key holder.

FIG. 5C shows the oblique view from the back side of the audio recording medium forming the thin medal-shaped outer peripheral frame 60.

1 0 Replacement form (Rule 26) FIG. The sound window of the speaker 64 and the switch 65 are arranged on the back side. Here, the switch 65 is for reproducing a voice message recorded in the EEPROM 67, and can be constituted by a mechanical switch or a semiconductor switch such as a photocell.

Further, the detailed operation of the circuit block diagram of FIG. 6 will be described in connection with the following description of the operation of the audio recording medium device according to the present invention.

7 to 9 show a series of operation flows of the audio recording medium device. Further, FIGS. 10A to 10J are diagrams illustrating screens displayed on the display screen 15 in accordance with the operation flow. This operation flow is executed under the control of the CPU 21 as a control device in accordance with the program stored in the cartridge 11.

When the power is turned on to the device, first, an advertisement screen is displayed (step S1). As an example of the advertise screen, the screens of FIGS. 10A and 10B are repeatedly displayed.

The device determines whether or not a predetermined coin has been inserted (step S2). The advertisement screen is displayed until the coin is inserted, and when the coin is inserted, the design selection instruction screen for the picture displayed on the sound recording medium is displayed (Step S).

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The design selection instruction screen displays a plurality of design items as shown in FIG. 10C. When one item is selected from the multiple design items, multiple designs included in the selected item are displayed. FIG. 10D is a display when the animal design is selected in FIG. 10C.

The design selection is completed by designating one design from a plurality of designs with the joystick 14. The angel image in Fig. 5B is also the design selected in this way.

When the design selection is completed, the screen moves to the background sound (BGM) selection screen (step S

Four ) . A plurality of background sounds are represented by semantic marks such as icons shown in Fig. 10F, and are displayed on the display screen 15 as shown in Fig. 10E. The meaning mark of each sound is displayed.

Next, the operator joins a specific meaning mark from the displayed plurality of meaning marks.

1 1 Replacement Form (Rule 26) By selecting with the stick 14, 1 background sound is selected and specified. When the background sound is selected, the actual selected background sound is generated from the speaker 16 for confirmation (step S5).

When the selection of the background sound is completed, the recording of the voice (message) input from the microphone 5 is started (step S6). As an example, voice (message) can be recorded for 5 seconds. Therefore, a guidance message as shown in FIG. 10I is displayed on the display screen 15. If necessary, timer 1 is displayed at the upper right of the screen in Fig. 10I. Then, under the control of the CPU 21, the control circuit 130 of the expansion board 13 monitors the elapsed time of 5 seconds (step S 7).

Further, the voice (message) input through the microphone 5 is recorded until the lapse of 5 seconds, and during the voice recording, the operator selects a sound effect (step S8), and enters his / her own sound. It is possible to superimpose (mix) on audio.

At this time, the screen for guiding the selection of the sound effect is displayed in the same manner as the background sound selection guidance screen, as shown in FIG. 10G. FIG. 10H shows an example in which a plurality of sound effects are displayed in a pattern such as an icon. Therefore, the operator selects one sound effect from the plurality of sound effect patterns.

When the sound effect is selected in this way, the sound effect is mixed with the sound together with the previously selected background sound (step S9), and is sequentially written to the sound memory 1331. Note that the selection of the background sound and the sound effect includes a case where neither the background sound nor the sound effect is selected. In this case, only the sound input by the microphone 5 is recorded.

In this way, when the recording time elapses, the data written to the audio memory 13 1 is sent to the circuit board 10 of the main unit by the control circuit 13 of the main unit function expansion circuit board 13. The data is reproduced by the control of the sound processor 25 and displayed on the speaker 16 through the DZA converter 25 (step S10).

At the same time, the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 10J is displayed on the display screen 15. Ask the operator to confirm each of the previously selected pattern design, background sound (BGM), sound effect (effect), and voice recording.

In the confirmation screen shown in Fig. 10J, the background sound (BGM) selected earlier is also displayed here.

1 2 Replacement form (Rule 26) The confirmation is shown, but as an example, the confirmation may be made when the background sound (BGM) is selected. In other words, this means that it is possible to request confirmation for each selection item.

In the operation flow examples in Figs. 7 and 8, when background sound (BGM) is selected, confirmation is requested for the selection (Fig. 7: Step S5), and confirmation is requested for the selection of voice and sound effects. (Figure 8: Step S10).

As described above, when the recorded data is stored in the audio memory 131, the control circuit 130 performs writing on the audio recording medium.

That is, the control circuit 130 reads out the stored data from the audio memory 131, compresses the data if necessary, and creates write data (FIG. 9: step S11).

Next, according to an instruction from the control circuit 130, the audio recording medium storage and audio recording device 18 positions one of the audio recording media shown in FIG. 5 so as to face the data transmission circuit 17, Prepare writing to the chip (specifically, EE PROM 67) (step S12).

Next, the created write data is sent to the data transmission circuit 17. Therefore, the data transmission circuit 17 emits an electromagnetic wave signal corresponding to the write data. The emitted electromagnetic wave signal is received by the coil-shaped antenna receiver 63 (see FIG. 6) of the audio recording medium. Therefore, the control circuit 66 of the audio recording medium amplifies this signal, sends it to the EEPROM 67, and operates to write it to a predetermined address (step S13).

As described above, the audio recording medium on which the audio data is written is discharged to the outlet 6 of the apparatus main body 1 (step S14).

It is also possible to write the same audio data stored in the audio memory 13 1 to a plurality of audio recording media and discharge the same. In such a case, in FIG. 9, after the chip issuance (step S14) and before returning to the advertisement screen display (step S1), whether or not to perform writing to a plurality of audio recording media is determined. An inquiry step is set up. Then, it is possible to return to step S13 and perform the writing to the designated number of audio recording media.

1 3 Replacement form (Rule 26) In this way, by turning on the switch 65 (see FIG. 5C) for the audio recording medium discharged to the outlet 6 of the apparatus body 1, the data written in the EEPROM 67 is controlled. The signal is read out by the circuit 66, and the sound is displayed on the speaker 64 through the D / A conversion circuit 68 and the amplifier 69.

If the data written in the EEPROM 67 has been subjected to compression processing, control is performed so that the compressed data is decompressed by the control circuit 66 during reproduction and then guided to the D / A conversion circuit 68. .

Here, as an example, the audio recording medium has been described as having the pendant shape shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. That is, as shown in Fig. 11A, a specific decorative container is prepared and the audio recording medium A can be attached to the bottom of the container, or it can be stored inside the container as shown in Fig. 11C. It is also possible to adopt a different form.

In particular, if the switch 65 of the audio recording medium is used as a photocell and the switch is turned on when sensing light, the above-described audio recording medium A can be attached to the bottom of the container (see FIG. 1). 1A, 11B), the sound (message) recorded when the container is taken out from the desk B is generated, or the audio recording medium A is stored in the container (Fig. ), A sound (message) will be generated when the lid of the container is opened.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the audio recording medium is automatically ejected to the ejection port 6 of the audio recording medium inside the apparatus main body 1 after recording the audio data. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. That is, as a function of the audio recording medium accommodation and audio recording device 18 in FIG. 2, the audio recording medium is ejected from the outlet 6 before the audio data is first written into the audio recording medium. It is possible.

Then, the discharged voice recording medium is written by associating the voice recording medium discharged by the operator with a predetermined position of the main unit 1 having the recording function unit of the voice recording medium storage and voice recording device 18. Is possible. In such a case, it is expected that the mechanical configuration of the audio recording medium storage and audio recording device 18 will be simplified. FIG. 12 is an external view showing a second embodiment of the audio recording medium producing apparatus according to the present invention.

1 4 e 26) FIG. The present embodiment is an apparatus for selling an audio recording medium on which audio is recorded, and a container accommodating the audio recording medium.

In the figure, the device main body 1 has a portion 2 for guiding and displaying the type of the storage container for storing the voice recording medium, together with the illuminated panel for guiding the voice recording medium creation device. The customer can select and purchase any storage container from those displayed as containers for storing audio recording media.

The automatic vending of such a container has the same configuration as that of a vending machine for various kinds of existing articles, and thus a detailed description is omitted.

The operation panel 3 contains a description of how to use the audio recording medium creating device as necessary. A joystick 14 is provided as a means for inputting and confirming. Further, a coin insertion slot 4 is provided. The operation panel 3 is provided with a microphone for voice input and a handset 5 with a built-in speaker.

On the display screen 15, a screen for selecting the container for storing the above audio recording medium, or a keyboard for inputting a background sound (BGM), a sound effect or a keyboard sound, which will be described later, is displayed. .

Further, in FIG. 12, an outlet 6 for the created audio recording medium and an outlet 19 for the container for the audio recording medium are provided below the front of the apparatus.

Further, as described in the embodiment of FIG. 1, in the standby state, the display screen 15 repeatedly displays an advertisement (advertise) screen. When a predetermined amount of coins is inserted into the coin insertion slot 4, the advertisement (advertise) screen is displayed with the background sound (BGM) selection screen, sound effect selection screen, accommodation container selection scene, and voice input method selection. It can be switched to a screen or the like.

Here, in addition to the method of inputting and recording the player's raw voice through the microphone of the handset 5 as the voice input method, an already generated voice is selected as an extension of the background sound (BGM). Then, a method of recording this on a voice recording medium, or using a keyboard displayed on a display screen 15, the operator himself or herself inputs a word and converts it into a synthesized sound by a voice synthesis circuit. There is a method of converting and outputting, and recording on an audio recording medium.

1 5 E 26 The voice input method selection screen is a screen for selecting one of the voice input methods. When the recording of the voice or the like by the selected method is completed by the operator as the customer, the voice recording medium is discharged to the outlet 6.

The details of the operation in the embodiment of FIG. 12 are similarly executed by the main body device circuit board described above with reference to FIG.

FIGS. 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating the relationship between one mode of the audio recording medium discharged from the outlet 6 and the storage container that stores the audio recording medium. FIG. 13A shows the container 7 and the audio recording medium 60. The container 7 has, as an embodiment, a heart-shaped main body.

A chain wheel 8 is provided in the heart-shaped main body. In the center of the heart-shaped main body, a housing portion 70 for the audio recording medium 60 is provided, the surface of which forms a transparent cover 71, and the audio recording medium 60 is inserted in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.揷 It has an entrance 72.

Further, when the audio recording medium 60 is accommodated in the back side of the accommodating portion 70 of the audio recording medium 60, an electrical connection is made. A connector section 73 is provided. In addition, a plurality of rubber elastic switch buttons 74 and a speaker sound output hole 75 are provided on a part of the surface of the heart-shaped main body of the container 7.

A chain wheel 81 is also provided independently of the audio recording medium 60, making it easy to carry with the audio recording medium 60 alone. In FIG. 13A, the sound recording medium 60 is inserted into the housing portion 70 of the heart-shaped main body of the housing container 7 as indicated by an arrow. Then, on the surface of the audio recording medium 60, when the audio recording medium 60 is inserted into the accommodating portion 70 of the heart-shaped main body portion, a seal photograph or the like can be seen through the transparent cover 71. It has a space 80 that can be attached according to the taste of the person. FIG. 13B is a view showing a cross-section having a cross-sectional structure 76 only at the upper pig side, substantially at the center of the heart-shaped main body of the storage container 7. At the lower part of the heart-shaped main body of the container 7, only the arrangement position of the speaker 64 (see FIG. 17 described later) is shown in a transparent manner.

FIG. 14 shows an audio recording medium according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

1 6 Replacement paper (Rule 26) FIG. 14 is a block diagram of another embodiment of a voice writing device 13 for a recording medium 60.

In FIG. 14, a control unit 130, an audio input unit 140, an audio writing unit 150, and a position control unit 160 are provided, and these are connected by a bus. The control unit 130 includes a CPU 131 as a control device for controlling the entire voice writing device 13, and executes a control program stored in the RO 132.

R A M 13 3 is a work memory for temporarily storing character data and the like that are sequentially input when voice input is performed using the keyboard displayed on the display screen 15 o

By the control unit 170 of the display screen 15 connected via the RS232 interface, the selection data on the selection screen displayed on the display screen 15 and further input from the keyboard displayed on the display screen 15 The received character data and the like are received by the interface circuit 134 and sent to the corresponding processing unit under the control of the CPU 131.

Further, into the memory 135 of the control unit 130, audio data such as BGM data and sound effect data read from the memory card 180 is read. These sound data such as BGM data and sound effect data are digitized PCM signals.

On the other hand, in the voice input unit 140, when data for selecting the player's voice writing is transmitted from the display control unit 170 on the selection screen displayed on the display screen i5, the control unit 130 The CPU 131 activates the pulse code modulation (PCM) circuit 142 of the audio input unit 140.

Two microphones 5 a and 5 b built in the handset 5 are connected to the voice input unit 140. These two microphones 5 a and 5 b are input to the noise canceller 14 1.

In the noise canceller 141, the voice signal from the microphone 5b is input to a filter that blocks the signal band of the average human voice band. Then, the output of this filter is inverted and added to the audio signal from the microphone 5a. As a result, noise entering the microphone from the periphery of the device can be canceled and the sound can be increased.

1 7 Replacement form (Rule 26) The output from the noise canceller 14 1 is input to the pulse code modulation (PCM) circuit 14 2. In the PCM circuit 142, the noise-cancelled audio signal from the noise canceller 1441 is sampled, and encoding is performed using a predetermined bit, for example, 8 bits.

FIG. 15 is an example of a digital audio signal processed in the PCM circuit 142, and has a recording period of 8 seconds as an embodiment. According to the sampling frequency of 1 O KHz, sampling is performed at a period of 100 sec and converted into a PCM signal.

(: The signal coded by the PCM in the 1 ^ circuit 14 2 is temporarily stored as audio data in the SRAM 14 3. The audio data temporarily stored in the SRAM 14 3 is Under control, it is read and input to the message generator 151 of the voice writing unit 150.

On the other hand, in the embodiment of FIG. 14, background sound (BGM) and the like are stored in the memory card 180 in place of the cartridge 11 described in FIG. Therefore, the BGM read from the memory module 180 and temporarily stored in the memory 135 of the control unit 130 are read and input to the message generator 151. In the message generator 151, the voice data and the background music are combined to create a voice message. As described above, when a confirmation instruction is given based on the confirmation menu on the display screen 15 as described above, the voice message is sent to the speaker 16 built in the handset 5 through the audio reproduction circuit 15 2. Will be played.

Therefore, the operator can listen to the reproduced sound and confirm the quality of the sound to be written. If the confirmed voice is not written, the operation of the message writing circuit 15 3 is prohibited by the CPU 13 1 based on the operator's instruction on the display screen 15 and the voice input processing is performed again. Done.

To write the confirmed sound, send a write command to the message writing circuit 15 3 by the CPU 13 1 based on the operator's instruction on the display screen 15, and change the sound storage medium to a card form. The voice generated by the message generator 15 1 is written to the message card 60 formed in step (1).

Here, the voice input from the microphones 5a and 5b of the handset 5 is performed as described above.

1 8 Replacement form (Rule 26) Alternatively, it is possible to input characters using the keyboard displayed on the display screen 15. In other words, it is also possible to configure so that the input character data can be converted into synthesized speech by the processing of the CPU 13. This synthesized voice is input to the message-generator 15 1 in the same manner as the voice input by the microphone from the SRAM 144.

Alternatively, some voice messages are stored in the memory card 180, and the operator selects one of the voice messages by using the display screen 15 and transmits the voice message from the microphones 5a and 5b of the handset 5. Instead of voice input, or together with voice input from the microphones 5a and 5b, the selected message voice is input to the message generator 1515 through the memory 1335 in the same way as BGM. It is also possible to do so.

At this time, when writing voice, the hook device 16 1 equipped with a plurality of message cards 60 is controlled by the position control circuit 160, and the message cards 60 are written one by one to the writing circuit 15 3 Writing is performed corresponding to.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the stack device 16 1 and the message card 60. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the message card 60 is inserted into the connector 190 connected to the message writing circuit 153.

The circuit block configuration of the message card 60 will be described later, but the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 61 is mounted and contained in a container surrounded by the substrate 200 and the cover 201.

The semiconductor integrated circuit chip 61 is provided with leads 202 and 203. The lead 203 is inserted into the connection terminal 192 of the connector 190 and connected to the message writing circuit 153. On the other hand, the leads 202 are electrically connected to necessary lead lines and the like formed on the substrate 200.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the stack device 16 1. A plurality of message cards 60 are stacked in a stacking device 16 1. A plurality of stacked message cards 60 fall in the direction ①, and are pushed out in the direction of the arrow メッセージ by the push-out mechanism which does not indicate the message card 60 located at the lower end a.

As a result, the message card 60 located at the lower end a moves to the position b, and FIG.

1 9 Replacement form (Rule 26) As shown in FIG. 6, the connection terminal 192 of the connector 190 is inserted into the lead 203 of the message terminal 60.

Next, when the writing is completed by the message writing circuit 153, the lead 203 of the message card 60 is removed from the connection terminal 192 of the connector 190 by a mechanism (not shown), and is moved in the direction of arrow ③. It is dropped and guided to the outlet 6 of the audio recording medium. As described above with reference to FIG. 17, the movement operation of the message card 60 in the stacker 161 is controlled by the position control circuit 160 in FIG.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the circuit block of the message card 60 and the circuit of the container 7. The message card 60 has an erasable PROM (EEPROM) 85 as a voice writing memory.

The EEPROM 85 is connected to the connector lead 203a through the serial / parallel converter 82. Further, the write and read addresses of the EEPROM 85 are accessed by the address counter 84.

At the time of writing, the digital audio signal input from the connector lead 203 a is converted to a parallel signal by the serial / parallel converter 82, and in synchronization with this output timing, the address is output by the control logic circuit 83. Steps through the access address of counter 84. Then, the digital audio signal is written to the corresponding address.

At the time of writing, the control logic circuit 83 operates by an energizing signal from the connector lead 203c, and supplies a step signal to the address counter 84 in a predetermined order. At the time of reading, power supplied from the container 7 to the connector lead 203 d is supplied to the control logic circuit 83 as an energizing signal to the connector lead 203 c via a line (not shown).

As a result, similarly to the writing, the address counter 84 is sequentially incremented at the time of reading, and the digital signal written in the EEPROM 85 is read and input to the D / A conversion and amplification circuit 86. The DZA conversion and amplification circuit 86 converts the read digital audio signal into an analog audio signal and outputs the analog audio signal to the connector lead 203b.

—On the other hand, the container 7 is composed of a battery 62, an amplifier 63, a speaker 64, and a switch.

2 0 Replacement paper (Rule 26) Has 6 5 The switch 65 is arranged at an appropriate position according to the form of the storage container 7. When the switch 65 is turned ON, power is supplied to the amplifier 63 in the container 7 and also to the message card 60 through the connector lead 203d.

As a result, the PCM audio signal is output from the EEPROM 85, and is converted into an analog signal by the D / A conversion circuit and the amplification circuit 86. And the speaker of the container

At 6 4 the message voice is played back and output.

Here, in the second embodiment, it is assumed that the position control circuit 160 is controlled so that the message card 60 is written one by one in correspondence with the message writing circuit 153. explained. Also in this embodiment, as described in relation to the first embodiment, the message writing circuit 153 holds the voice message data for writing, and transmits the same voice message data to a plurality of message sources. It is also possible to write the data to the pad 60.

The position control circuit 160 discharges the message card 60 from the discharge port 6 before writing, and the discharged message card 60 is manually connected to the connector 190 by an operator to perform writing. It is also possible to do so. In this case, for example, the connector 190 may be arranged on the operation panel 3 of the main device 1 as shown in FIG. Industrial applicability

As described according to the above embodiments, the present invention provides an apparatus for creating an audio recording medium for recording audio together with background sounds or sound effects. Therefore, by using such a device, the operator can hold the created voice recording medium or hold the voice recording medium given by another person, and can play and enjoy it whenever he wants. Furthermore, the voice recording allows the operator to record his own voice and his / her own voice, making it possible to easily send a real voice at a distance and time, especially in a situation where a message is sent to the other party. It is.

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Replacement form (Rule 26)

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. a program for controlling the creation of an audio recording medium, a storage device for storing a plurality of background sounds and / or sound effects,

A selection input device for allowing an operator to select one of the plurality of background sounds and / or sound effects and to input the selected sound;

A voice input device for inputting voice,

Reading out and executing a program for controlling the creation of the audio recording medium from the storage means, and one of the plurality of background sounds and / or sound effect sounds selected and input by the selection input means; A control device for generating an audio recording signal corresponding to the audio input from

A recording device for recording the audio recording signal generated by the control device on a recording medium.

2. Storage means for storing a program for controlling creation of the audio recording medium;

A voice input device for inputting voice,

A control device that reads out and executes a program for controlling creation of the audio recording medium from the storage unit, and generates an audio recording signal corresponding to the audio input from the audio input device;

3. In Claim 1 or 2,

The recording device records the audio recording signal in an electrically non-contact manner on the audio recording medium, and further discharges the audio recording medium on which the audio recording signal is recorded by the recording device. An audio recording medium creating device, characterized by having:

4. A storage device for storing a program for controlling the creation of the voice recording medium, a voice input device for inputting voice, and a program for controlling the creation of the voice recording medium read out from the storage device and executed, and the Created by an audio recording medium creating device having a control device for generating an audio recording signal corresponding to the audio input from the input device, and a recording device for recording the audio recording signal generated by the control device on a recording medium. Audio recording medium,

2 2 Replacement form (Rule 26) A receiving coil for receiving the voice self-recording signal;

A memory for storing a voice recording signal received by the receiving coil;

A control circuit for controlling writing and reading of the audio recording signal to and from the memory; and

An audio reproducing circuit for reproducing an audio recording signal read from the memory into audio by the control circuit;

An audio recording medium comprising:

5. The operator selects one of a plurality of background sounds and Z or a sound effect sound and inputs the selected sound, a voice input device for inputting voice, and a voice input device for inputting voice. A program for controlling the creation of the audio recording medium is read and executed, and one of the plurality of background sounds and Z or sound effect sounds selected and input by the selection input means, and the input from the audio input means. An audio recording medium created by an audio recording medium creating device having a control device for generating an audio recording signal corresponding to audio and a recording device for recording the audio recording signal generated by the control device on a recording medium A receiving coil for receiving the audio recording signal;

A memory for storing a voice recording signal received by the receiving coil;

An audio recording medium comprising:

6. In Claim 4 or 5,

The audio recording medium further comprises a switch for controlling on / off of reproduction of the audio recording signal read from the memory by the control circuit by the audio reproduction circuit.

7. In Claim 6,

The audio recording medium according to claim 1, wherein the switch is an optical switch that controls on and off in response to light.

2 3 Replacement form (Rule 26)

8. The operator selects one of a plurality of background sounds and Z or a sound effect sound and inputs the selected sound; a voice input device for inputting voice; A program for controlling the creation of the audio recording medium is read out and executed, and one of the plurality of background sounds and / or sound effects selected and input by the selection input means is input to the audio input means. A storage medium that is detachably attached to an audio recording medium creating device that includes a control device that generates an audio recording signal corresponding to audio and a recording device that records the audio recording signal generated by the control device on a recording medium. And

A storage medium storing the plurality of background sounds and sound effects.

9. A voice input device for inputting voice, a control device for executing a program for controlling creation of the voice recording medium, and generating a voice recording signal corresponding to the voice input from the voice input device; A recording device for recording an audio recording signal generated by the control device on a recording medium; and an audio recording medium producing device having a device for ejecting the audio recording medium recorded by the recording device. A recording medium to be attached,

A storage medium storing a program for controlling creation of the audio recording medium.

10. In Claim 1 or 2,

Further, the apparatus for producing a sound recording medium has a device for discharging a storage container for housing the sound recording medium together with the sound recording medium.

1 1. A storage device for storing a program for controlling creation of an audio recording medium, a control device for reading and executing a program for controlling creation of the audio recording medium from the storage device,

First and second microphones for inputting audio and surrounding noise;

A voice input circuit for canceling peripheral noise input to the first microphone by the peripheral noise input to the second microphone;

A recording device that records the output of the audio input circuit on the audio recording medium under the control of the control device.

An audio recording medium creating device, characterized by having:

1 2. A program for controlling the creation of an audio recording medium and a plurality of background sounds and Z or

2 4 Replacement form (Rule 26) A storage device for storing sound effects,

First and second microphones for inputting voice and ambient noise;

A selection input device that enables the operator to select and input one of the plurality of background sounds and / or sound effect sounds;

A control device for reading and executing a program for controlling creation of the audio recording medium from the storage device;

Under the control of the control device, the output of the audio input circuit and the selected one of the plurality of background sounds and Z or the sound effect sound input by the selection input device are stored in the sound recording medium. A recording device for recording

An audio recording medium creating device, characterized by having:

1 3. In claim 11 or 12,

Further, an audio recording medium producing device comprising a recording medium ejection device for ejecting an audio recording medium on which an audio recording signal is recorded by the recording device.

14. A storage device for storing a program for controlling the creation of the audio recording medium, and a program for controlling the creation of the audio recording medium is read and executed from the storage device, and is executed by the operator by executing the program. A controller for generating a message synthesized voice corresponding to the message sent

A recording device for recording the message synthesized voice generated by the control device on a recording medium;

An audio recording medium producing device, comprising: a recording device on which an audio recording signal is recorded by the recording device, or a device for discharging an audio recording medium before the recording device records an audio recording signal.

15. A storage device for storing a program for controlling the creation of an audio recording medium, a control device for reading and executing a program for controlling the creation of the audio recording medium from the storage device, and a second device for inputting audio and ambient noise. First and second microphones, an audio input circuit for canceling the peripheral noise input to the first microphone by the peripheral noise input to the second microphone, and an output of the audio input circuit under the control of the control device The

2 5 Replacement paper (Rule 26) An audio recording medium ejected from an audio recording medium producing device having an audio recording medium and a recording device for recording on a body,

It has a memory and a lead terminal,

A voice characterized by writing a message voice generated from the voice recording medium creation device to the memory through the lead terminal, and reproducing and outputting the message voice written to the memory through the lead terminal. recoding media.

16. A program for controlling the creation of an audio recording medium, a storage device for storing a plurality of background sounds and / or sound effects, first and second microphones for inputting audio and ambient noise, A selection input device that enables one of the plurality of background sounds and / or sound effects to be selected and input; a control device that reads and executes a program for controlling creation of the sound recording medium from the storage device; A voice input circuit for canceling the peripheral noise input to the first microphone by the peripheral noise input to the second microphone; an output of the voice input circuit under the control of the control device; And a recording device for recording one of the plurality of background sounds and / or sound effects selected by the device on the sound recording medium. Shall apply in the audio recording medium,

It has a memory and a lead terminal,

A voice characterized by writing a message voice generated from the voice recording medium creation device into the memory through the lead terminal, and reproducing and outputting the message voice written into the memory through the lead terminal. recoding media.

17. A storage device for storing a program for controlling the creation of the audio recording medium, and a program for controlling the creation of the audio recording medium is read out from the storage device and executed, and input by an operator by executing the program. The message is output from a voice recording medium creating device that has a control device that generates a message synthesized voice corresponding to the message sent to the user, and a recording device that records the message synthesized voice generated by the control device on a recording medium. The audio recording medium,

Having a memory and a lead terminal,

The message audio generated from the audio recording medium creating device is written to the memory through the lead terminal, and is written to the memory through the read terminal.

2 6 Replacement form (Rule 26) An audio recording medium for reproducing and outputting a message audio.

18. In claim 15, 16 or 17,

Further, a serial / parallel conversion circuit for converting a message voice generated from the voice recording medium creating device into a parallel signal,

An address counter for outputting an address for writing the output of the serial / parallel conversion circuit to the EPROM;

An audio recording medium comprising: a DZA converter for converting a digital message audio corresponding to an address output from the address counter into an analog signal.

19. A storage device for storing a program for controlling the creation of an audio recording medium, a control device for reading and executing a program for controlling the creation of the audio recording medium from the storage device, and a second device for inputting audio and ambient noise. A first and a second microphone, a voice input circuit for canceling the peripheral noise input to the first microphone by the peripheral noise input to the second microphone, and an output of the voice input circuit under the control of the control device. And a recording device for recording the audio recording medium on the audio recording medium.

The voice recording medium has a memory and a lead terminal, through which the voice message is written by the voice recording medium producing device to the memory, and the voice written to the memory through the read terminal. It is configured to play and output messages.

A space for accommodating the audio recording medium;

The space has a terminal connected to a lead of the audio recording medium at a predetermined position, and a window through which any part of the audio recording medium can be seen from the outside. .

20. A program for controlling the creation of an audio recording medium, a storage device for storing a plurality of background sounds and / or sound effects, first and second microphones for inputting audio and ambient noise, A selection input device that enables one of the plurality of background sounds and / or sound effects to be selected and input; a control device that reads and executes a program for controlling creation of the sound recording medium from the storage device; Canceling the surrounding noise input to the first microphone by the surrounding noise input to the second microphone

2 7 Replacement form (Rule 26) An audio input circuit, an output of the audio input circuit, and one of the plurality of background sounds and / or sound effects selected by the selection input device are controlled by the control device. An audio recording medium storage container created by an audio recording medium creating device having a recording device for recording on a recording medium,

The voice recording medium has a memory and a lead terminal, through which the voice message is written by the voice recording medium creating device to the memory, and the voice written into the memory through the lead terminal It is configured to play and output messages.

A space for accommodating the audio recording medium;

The space has a terminal connected to a lead 'of the sound recording medium at a predetermined position, and a window through which any part of the sound recording medium can be seen from the outside. Containment container.

21. A storage device for storing a program for controlling the creation of the audio recording medium, and a program for controlling the creation of the audio recording medium is read out from the storage device, executed, and input by an operator by executing the program. Created by a voice recording medium producing device having a control device for generating a message synthesized voice corresponding to the message sent to the user, and a recording device for recording the message synthesized voice generated by the control device on a recording medium. A container for storing the audio recording medium,

The voice recording medium has a memory and a lead terminal, through which the voice message is written by the voice recording medium producing device into the memory, and the voice written into the memory through the read terminal It is configured to play and output messages.

A space for accommodating the audio recording medium;

22. In claim 19, 20 or 21

Further, when the audio recording medium is accommodated in the space, at least a power supply for supplying power to the audio recording medium, and an output from a lead of the audio recording medium as an audio display.

2 8 Replacement form (Rule 26) An accommodating container having a loudspeaker.

2 9 Replacement form (Rule 26)