WO1999008243A1 - Amusement apparatus, voice recorder produced thereby, and method of producing voice recorder - Google Patents

Abstract

An amusement apparatus for storing voice data, provided with an input means for receiving voice data, a write means for writing the inputted voice data into a storage means of a voice recorder, and a loading unit where a voice is loaded. The write means produces a voice recorder in cooperation with the storage means of the voice recorder loaded in the loading unit and provides it to a purchaser. A message spoken by the purchaser can be delivered to another person by means of this voice recorder. Therefore, the voice recorder can be an original messaging means when the purchaser presents the voice recorder to another person.

Description

 Description Amusement device, voice recorder ^ created by this device, and method of creating voice recorder

 The present invention relates to an amusement device for storing a sound in a voice recorder capable of reproducing a sound such as a voice, a voice recorder created by the amusement device, and a method for creating a voice recorder. About. Background art

 Generally, a tape recorder or the like is known as a device that stores sounds such as human voices and reproduces the sounds when necessary. In this tape recorder, a magnetic tape is used as a storage medium. However, the tape recorder requires a mechanism for detachably storing the magnetic tape, a mechanism for fast-forwarding and rewinding the magnetic tape, and the like, and it is inevitably increased in size. In recent years, a voice recorder using a semiconductor memory instead of a magnetic tape as a storage medium has been provided. '' The structure of this voice recorder consists of a microphone that captures sound from outside, a semiconductor memory that converts and captures the sound captured by the microphone with an A / D converter, and a sound signal from this semiconductor memory. A function of including a CPU for transferring the transferred sound signal and a speaker for converting the transferred sound signal through a D / A converter and reproducing the sound, and a lithium battery for electrically operating these functions. It has a lithium battery and a contactable switch.

However, in recent years, boys have added various functions other than the functions described above. A recorder is required.

 For example, there is a reverse playback function for playing back the stored voice and the opposite voice, or a speed change function for changing the playback speed.

 And as the times progress, increasingly diverse functions are being demanded.

 There are two types of conventional amusement devices: those that allow users to enjoy games by broadly categorizing them, and those that obtain products stored in the devices. Is a game that competes for points such as a simulation game of a racing game car and a shooting game to shoot down a target. Games are known. In the case of the former amusement device, it is a game for competing for techniques, and it is not a game to enjoy the acquired items, while in the case of the latter amusement device, it is an acquired product. However, the pleasure of having the same thing rather than the originality has been halved. For this reason, amusement devices have been provided that allow people to pay out original items (sticker photos) using their face as a photo, which is gaining in popularity among young people. However, the amusement device that pays out the sticker photos described above can be used to obtain original items because the face can be used as a sticker, but the message is transmitted to others. I couldn't do it.

Voice recorders that can transmit their own messages to others require a wide variety of additional functions, as described above. These required additional functions vary depending on the age and required situation. However, it differs from person to person, and if the seller of the voice recorder restricts the additional functions with his / her own opinion, many buyers will find Difficult to meet demand. On the other hand, trying to provide more functions to one voice recorder in order to satisfy more buyers has the following problems.

 In other words, a circuit corresponding to each function is required for many functions, which greatly complicates the circuit configuration, increases the capacity of the battery as a power supply, or uses a battery with a small capacity. Sometimes it is very troublesome to change batteries frequently.

 Also, if many functions are to be incorporated into one voice recorder, the assembly structure becomes extremely complicated, and the size and weight are increased, making it extremely inconvenient to carry.

 In addition, the cost can be very high with more features o

 An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems under such circumstances, and an amusement device capable of recording one's own voice as a message, and an amusement device for the amusement device. It is an object of the present invention to provide an original voice recorder created by a mobile device and a method for creating the same. Disclosure of the invention

 In order to provide the above-mentioned voice recorder and a method for producing the same, the present invention employs the following configuration.

That is, the invention according to claim 1 provides an appropriately-shaped voice recorder having a storage means for storing voice information and a voice output unit for outputting the voice information stored in the storage means as voice. In an amusement device for storing voice information, the device body includes an input unit for inputting voice information, a writing unit for writing the input voice information to a storage unit of the voice recorder, and a loading unit for loading the voice recorder. And a part, The writing means is linked with the storage means of the voice recorder loaded in the loading section.

 According to the above configuration, the voice information input to the device main body is stored in the storage means of the voice recorder loaded in the loading portion of the device main body, and the stored voice information is output by the voice output portion. For example, when presenting this voice recorder to another person, it is possible to provide a voice recorder as a very original voice transmission means, such as being able to convey your message to the other party with your own voice. .

 The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the apparatus main body includes a voice change unit that changes the sound quality of the voice information and stores the voice information in a storage unit of the voice recorder; and a sound effect generation unit that adds a sound effect to the voice information. At least one of the voice recorders is characterized in that the voice recorder is arbitrarily selected for changing the sound quality and / or adding a sound effect.

 According to the above configuration, it is possible to store voice information by changing one's voice and / or adding a sound effect, so that in addition to the effect of claim 1, a very original playfulness is provided. It is possible to provide a voice recorder as a certain voice transmission means.

 The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in the device main body, a plurality of types of voice information to be stored in the voice recorder are stored in advance, and at least one of the voice information is stored in the voice recorder. This is the feature.

 According to the above configuration, it is possible to store a favorite voice other than the user's own voice, so that, for example, the user himself / herself can store a illuminated message or the like using another person's voice as a voice transmission means. May provide a voice recorder.

The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the apparatus main body includes: a storage unit that stores the voice recorder; and a plurality of types of voice recorders stored in the storage unit. And selecting means for selecting an arbitrary type of voice recorder from among the voice recorders. The voice recorder is selected by the selecting means and paid out from the storage section.

 According to the above configuration, a voice recorder is housed in the device main body, and a purchaser who purchases a voice recorder can select a favorite voice recorder, and can store voice in the selected voice recorder in the same device. Thus, it is possible to provide an amusement device that can be of interest and interest to the purchaser.

 The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the voice recorder is formed so as to be housed in a housing that houses the voice recorder, and the housing section houses the housing together with the voice recorder, and is selected by the selection means. The voice recorder is characterized in that it is paid out together with the container.

 According to the above configuration, since the voice recorder is stored in a state where it is stored in the housing, for example, it is easy to store the voice recorder in a state where the voice recorder is aligned with the storage unit, and the outer surface of the voice recorder is not damaged. It is possible to pay out while preventing entry, and it is also possible to mitigate the impact of paying out.

 The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the loading section includes positioning means for positioning the voice recorder. According to the above configuration, it is possible to load the voice recorder into the loading section in a state where the voice recorder is accurately positioned by the positioning unit, and write the voice information to the storage section of the voice recorder with high accuracy in this state. It is possible.

 The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the device main body is disposed inside a sound insulation structure.

According to the above configuration, since the device main body is arranged inside the sound insulation structure, This makes it possible to store clear audio information while minimizing the effects of external noise and other factors.

 The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that the sound insulation structure is formed by imitating a telephone box, and the input means is constituted by a telephone receiver imitating a telephone receiver.

 According to the above configuration, for example, a voice recorder in which voice information is stored can be obtained as if speaking on a public telephone, and an amusement device having a new sensation can be realized.

 The invention according to claim 9 is characterized in that the sound insulation structure is formed of a substantially transparent curtain.

 According to the above configuration, it is possible to form the sound insulation structure with a relatively simple structure, thereby reducing the cost, and to make the inside of the sound insulation structure brighter so that the purchaser can easily scan. And

 Claim 10 is a voice recorder produced by the amusement device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein A semiconductor memory for storing audio information via the receiving unit, an audio output unit for outputting the audio information of the semiconductor memory as audio, the receiving unit, the semiconductor memory, and a sound output And a case body provided with a means. The case body is provided with a positioning part for a loading part of the amusement apparatus.

 According to the above configuration, although the structure is relatively simple, it is possible to satisfy various demands depending on the purchaser as much as possible, and to store the voice information by a simpler operation.

The invention according to claim 11 is characterized in that the voice recorder includes a sensor for detecting a change in environment such as light, sound, and vibration, and outputs a voice based on a detection result of the sensor. Features. According to the above configuration, the voice information stored in the storage means is output as voice based on the detection result of the sensor provided in the voice recorder. For example, even when the voice recorder is housed in the housing, a special case is obtained. It is possible to output the original sound without scanning.

 The invention according to claim 12 is characterized in that the case body comprises: a first case body for storing the storage means; and a second case body detachably attached to the first case body. It is characterized by becoming.

 According to the above configuration, it is possible to separately separate the first case body that stores the storage means. For example, by exchanging only the first case body with another person by hand. In this way, voice information can be exchanged and a new information transmission form can be obtained.

 The invention according to claim 13 is characterized in that the receiving section is housed in the first case body.

 According to the above configuration, since the receiving section is housed in the first case body, the first case body is simply loaded into the loading section of the amusement device, and is stored in the storage means in the first case body. Voice information can be stored.

 The invention according to claim 14 is an amusement device including a storage section for storing a plurality of types of voice recorders, a loading section for loading the voice recorder, and a storage for storing audio information. A voice recorder having voice means, comprising: a voice recorder storing voice information; and a selecting step S for selecting an arbitrary one of the plurality of types of voice recorders. A method for producing a voice recorder, comprising: a loading step S for loading a recorder into the loading section; and a storage step S for storing voice information in the loaded voice recorder. Things.

According to the above configuration, the purchaser selects his favorite voice recorder and arbitrarily selects Voice information can be stored.

 The invention according to claim 15 is characterized in that, after the storage step S, a confirmation step S for confirming a storage state of the audio information stored in the voice recorder and a necessity of storing the audio information again are selected. And a re-storing step S for storing voice information in the voice recorder again when necessary.

 According to the configuration described above, it is possible to obtain more satisfactory audio information that is more favorable for the purchaser of the voice recorder.

 The invention according to claim 16 is characterized in that it is necessary to select whether or not to store a sound effect previously stored in the amusement device in the voice recorder, and to synthesize voice information and a sound effect when necessary. A synthesizing storage step of storing the voice information in the state together with the voice information in the voice recorder in a state.

 According to the above configuration, it is possible to add the selected sound effect to the audio information, and it is possible to store playful and more enjoyable audio information.

 The invention according to claim 17 is characterized in that audio information is directly stored in the storage means of the voice recorder.

 According to the above configuration, for example, the input voice information is directly stored in the storage means of the voice recorder without being temporarily stored in the temporary storage means provided in the apparatus main body, so that the time for storing the voice information is reduced. The time required for paying out a voice recorder in which voice information is stored is reduced, and a voice recorder can be created more quickly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an amusement apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the amusement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 3 is a sectional view and a perspective view of an essential part showing an example of the voice recorder according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 4 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view showing the relationship between the loading section of the amusement apparatus and the writing means according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a loading portion of the amusement device according to the first embodiment of the present invention and a bottom view of the substrate.

 FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a part of the amusement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention that processes audio.

 FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the amusement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation mode of the amusement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation mode of the amusement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed on the monitor of the amusement device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing another example of the voice recorder according to the embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of a main part showing a configuration of another example of the voice recorder according to the embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing another example of the voice recorder according to the embodiment of the present invention and a state of use.

 FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a housing housing the voice recorder and the voice recorder according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 shows an amusement according to the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram for explaining the function of an apparatus.

 FIG. 16 is a function block diagram for explaining functions of the voice recorder according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 17 is a schematic perspective view for explaining the structure of an amusement device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining positioning means of the amusement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an arrangement state of a storage section of the amusement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 20 is a schematic front view showing a storage section of the amusement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 21 is a schematic side view showing a storage section of an amusement apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an external appearance of a voice recorder according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 23 is a partially cutaway sectional view showing a sectional state of the voice recorder according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an arrangement of each function incorporated in the voice recorder according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 25 is a partially cutaway cross-sectional view for explaining a state when audio information is transmitted to the voice recorder according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 26 is another example of the sound insulating structure of the amusement device according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state where the sound insulating structure is surrounded by a curtain.

FIG. 27 is a schematic perspective view showing another example of the amusement apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 28 is a schematic perspective view showing another example of the amusement apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 29 is a schematic perspective view showing another example of the amusement apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

 (First Embodiment)

 First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

 FIGS. 1 and 2 show a perspective view and an exploded perspective view of an amusement device, respectively. This amusement device causes a loading unit 3 to load a portable voice recorder 2 dispensed from the device body 1. By this:-The voice information input via the receiver (receiver body) 4 which is a means for inputting voice to the device main body 1 can be stored in the voice recorder 2.

FIGS. 3 (a) to 3 (c) show an example of the voice recorder 2, and the voice recorder 2 has a disc-shaped base 10 on which characters such as dolls and animals are attached. It is formed to simulate a keychain-shaped voice recorder as a whole. A voice synthesis IC 12 as storage means for voice information is arranged inside the base 10, and a voice output unit for outputting voice information called from the voice synthesis IC 12 in the body of the character 111. A speaker 13 and a button battery 14 as a power supply are arranged, and the operation unit (rubber switch) 15 provided at the bottom of the base 10 is pushed to operate the board. The speech information stored in the speech synthesis IC 12 provided on the speaker 17 is called up, and the speech is output from the speaker 13 as if the character 11 were speaking. ing. On both sides of the base 10, engagement portions (positioning portions) 16 whose upper and lower surfaces are notched in the front-rear direction and are recessed by the center portion are formed, and a loading portion 3 of an amusement device described later. So that it can be loaded correctly. When correctly loaded into the loading section 3, the board 17 has a contact (receiving section) 18 so that it can be electrically connected to the writing means 8 arranged in parallel with the loading section 3. Is provided. (See Fig. 5 (b))

 FIG. 3 (b) shows a side view of the base 10; reference numeral 33 denotes a case where the open bottom of the character 11 is fitted to the base 10; It is a retaining projection that keeps it from coming off from zero.

 The device main body 1 is disposed on the inner rear side of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped sound insulation structure 5, and the sound insulation structure 5 includes panels 6, 6 forming left and right walls and doors 7 for entering and exiting from all sides. A transparent shielding plate made of glass or the like is fitted into the device, and it is formed so that the internal device body 1 can be seen through from the outside, and the front doors 7, 7 are provided so that they can be opened to the left and right. During the work, the whole is designed to imitate a public telephone booth so that external sound does not disturb the operation. Reference numeral 6a indicates a ventilation loop, reference numeral 9 indicates a roof, and reference numeral 9a indicates a signboard portion on which a device name is displayed on a front surface.

A monitor 19 on the front of the main unit 1, a product display 20 displaying samples of the voice recorder 2, a coin slot 21 for coins, and a coin selector for discriminating the coins inserted. 2 2, loading section 3 for setting voice recorder 2, cancel button 23, enter button 24, console section 26 on which joystick 25 is located, and monitor 19 on the left and right Two input means (receiver) 4 for inputting voice information and a speaker 27 for outputting sound effects and operation methods are arranged. Below the console section 26, the storage section 28 pays out. Voice An outlet 29 for the coder 2 is provided, and a control unit 30 for controlling the entire apparatus is provided in the apparatus main body 1.

 The loading section 3 is arranged inside the console section 26 as shown in FIG. 4, and is arranged so that the voice recorder 2 can be loaded by opening the lid 35. The loading section 3 is provided with positioning means for positioning with respect to the voice recorder 2 and, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), is substantially U-shaped and provided on the inner wall surface as a positioning means in the longitudinal direction. An engaging groove 36 is formed, and the base 10 of the decorative body 2 is inserted into the loading section 3 while the engaging section 16 of the voice recorder 2 is engaged with the engaging groove 36, and the inside of the loading section 3 is formed. It is formed so that it can be set to When the base 10 of the voice recorder 2 is inserted along the engagement groove 36 and the loading section 3 is correctly loaded, the tip of the contact bin 37 becomes the notch of the engagement groove 36. From 36 a, it enters the engagement groove 36, contacts the printed contact 18 on the lower surface of the board 17 arranged inside the voice recorder 2, and contacts the contact bin 3. The voice information transmitted through 7 is written into the voice synthesis IC 12 provided on the substrate 17 .A tact switch 34 is provided at the deepest part of the engagement groove 36. When the tactile switch 34 is turned on, it can be seen that the voice recorder 2 has been correctly loaded into the loading unit 3.

The writing means 8 comprises a contact bin 37 which can be moved up and down and which is arranged below the loading section 3 as shown in FIG. 4, and a contact drive section 38 which moves the contact bin 37 up and down. The contact drive section 38 is composed of a motor 38 a, a screw 38 b, and a pointing member 39 that moves in the axial direction to the screw 38 b in conjunction with the screw 38 b. When the recorder 2 is correctly loaded in the loading section 3 and the lid 35 is closed, the support member 39 supporting the contact bin 37 is moved upward by the contact drive section 38, and the contact bin 3 is moved upward. 7 is voice recorder 2 Contacts the contacts 18 of the board 17 placed inside the base 10 of the base unit 10, and passes the audio data stored in the memory unit 45 described later via the contact pins 37 and the contact points 18 Then, it is configured to write to the speech synthesis IC 12 on the board 17. Reference numeral 43 denotes a lead line connected to the contact pin 37, which is connected to the audio processing interface 50 and read from the memory unit 45. The audio data is transmitted to contact bin 37.

 Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), two sets of contacts 18 are formed on the substrate 17, one of which is a data contact 18a, a ground contact 18b, and a power contact 18 c, the write control contacts 18 d are arranged in this order, and the other contact is arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of the substrate 17. Also, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), two contact bins 37 are provided, and corresponding to the contact 18 above, the data pin 37a, the ground pin 37b, the power pin 37c, and the write pin 37 are provided. Consists of four contact bins with control pins 3 7 d.Relationship between contacts 18 and contact bins 3 7 even when the base 10 of voice recorder 2 is inserted into loading section 3 by changing the orientation of 180 degrees by 180 degrees. Are configured to always correspond. In addition, by providing two sets of the contact 18 and the contact pin 37, the contact bin 37 can be pressed against the contact 18 with a uniform pressure when the contact bin 37 is pressed against the board 17, Poor contact is less likely to occur. In FIG. 5 (b), reference numerals 53a and 53b denote contacts, and by pressing and operating a rubber switch 15 made of conductive rubber, the contact 53a The contact 53b is short-circuited, and the contact is short-circuited, so that the speech synthesis IC 12 outputs speech.

As shown in FIG. 2, the input means is composed of a receiver 4 formed by imitating a telephone receiver, and the voice information input from the microphone 4a provided in the receiver 4 is shown in FIG. As the audio input / output unit 40 amplifies, wave After being formed, it is sampled by an analog data sampling circuit 41, converted into digital samples, and stored in a memory section 45 as temporary storage means as audio data. In addition, the sound quality can be changed by changing the pitch of the sound input when the sound is output by the voice change unit 55, and the clap and hands of the sound output by the sound effect generation unit 44 can be changed. Sound effects such as birdsong, river sounds, echoes and music can be combined with the audio data and output to the module writing unit as the writing means 8.

 Either the voice change section or the sound effect generating section may be provided, or both may be provided. If both are provided, programming can be performed so that the user can select whether to change the sound quality of the audio data overnight or to add a sound effect, so that it can be selected at the operation stage.

 The receiver 4 is arranged on both sides of the monitor 19 so that two persons can input voice at the same time, and the voice guidance output from the speaker 27 when the receiver 4 is lifted up is the receiver guidance. 4 is automatically switched to and output from the earphone 4 b of the receiver 4.

 The monitor 19 is composed of a liquid crystal product display, and displays a demonstration screen and provides image guidance (information on equipment introduction, how to play, etc.) until coins are input to the coin selector 22. When the coin is input and the operation becomes possible, the operation means is displayed.

The product display 20 has a front surface located below the monitor 19 covered with a transparent material such as glass, and a small room is continuously formed in the interior, and a voice recorder 2 is provided to each small room. Samples are placed in each case. Below the product display 20, there are arranged push buttons 4 2, 4 2,... Corresponding to each decorative body, and a voice recorder 2 corresponding to the pressed push button 4 2. Is discharged from the storage section 28 to the outlet 29 by a commodity dispensing machine 48 described later. The coin selector 2 is a coin sorter that determines the type of coin and outputs a credit signal when the correct coin is input.Outputs when the correct input of the coin is detected. The credit signal is input to the control unit 30, and the control unit 30 activates the credit signal and recognizes that a predetermined number of coins have been input, thereby enabling the operation of the apparatus. I do. The correct coin inserted is stored in safe 3 2 through passage 3 1 ο

 FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of the amusement device. The CPU, which is the control unit 30, controls the monitor (liquid crystal display) 20 and the panel I / F via the product display I / F 46. Various buttons 23, 24, 25, 42, lamp 54, coin selector 22 via F47, product ejector 49 via product ejector I / F 48, audio processing I / F 5 The operation of the voice input processing unit 51, the voice writing processing unit 52, and the contact drive unit 38 is controlled via 0.

 An example of the operation of the amusement device having the above configuration will be described based on the flow charts of FIGS. 8 and 9 while using the display image on the monitor 119 shown in FIG. '

When the power is turned on, a storefront demonstration (hereinafter referred to as a storefront demonstration) starts (step S1). In the in-store demonstration, Yuichi Karaku displayed on the monitor 19 introduced a message prompting the user to turn on the coin and a voice recorder, and a simple voice of the character with the sound of music and other sounds from the speakers 27. The user is prompted to use the device while explaining, and the process is repeated until the coin is input to the coin selector 22 (see FIG. 10). Reference numeral 56 (a)).

 When door 7 is opened and box 5 is opened, door 7 that does not interfere with operation due to external noise is closed, and coins are inserted into coin inlet 21 according to the display on monitor 19.

 When the coin is turned on, the coin selector 22 sends a credit signal to the control unit 30 to notify that the prescribed coin has been turned on (step S2). When the control unit 30 confirms that a predetermined number of coins have been inserted, the control unit 30 outputs a telephone bell sound from the beeker 27 and uses the monitor 19 (see reference numeral 56 (b) in FIG. 10) to set the handset. Prompt to take body 4 (step S 3). When the receiver 4 is picked up (step S 4), the sound is switched from the slippery 27 to the earphone 4 a of the receiver 4, and the purchaser receives a command based on the operation instructions of the earphone 4 a and the monitor 19. Perform the operation.

 First, the message genre is displayed in step S5. Proceed to step S6 to select a genre. This genre refers to the person who conveys the message, and is classified into friends, lovers, parents, bosses and seniors, and self, etc.The buyer operates the joystick 25 to select a genre and decide When the button 24 is pressed, an example message is displayed (Step S7), and then the process proceeds to Step S8. This example message is a plurality of messages prepared for each genre, and the buyer may look at the example message and think about his own message, or may cite it.

 If a genre is selected within a predetermined time and the enter button is not pressed, the time-over will occur and an example message of the default genre will be displayed.

Next, the control unit 30 displays a time and a time bar for considering the words to be recorded in the monitor, and prepares the purchaser for recording (step S8). When the preparation time ends, the recording time is displayed on the screen, and the time is counted down to indicate the remaining recording time. The purchaser inputs a message (voice information) toward the microphone 4a of the receiver 4 (step S9).

 The input message is stored in a memory 45 as temporary storage means. When the message is stored, the control unit 30 repeatedly outputs the recorded message from the earphone 4b so that the purchaser can confirm it, and then presses the OK button 24 if it is good and the Cancel button 23 if it is necessary to start over. An instruction is given to perform a push operation (step S10). If the OK button 24 is pressed (step S11), proceed to step S12 to confirm whether to change the voice. If the cancel button 23 is pressed (step S1 3), the flow returns to step S9 and voice input is performed again. The cancel button 23 is counted, and if it is determined in step S13 that the cancel button 23 has been pressed twice, the process forcibly proceeds to step S12.

 In step S12, the user selects whether to perform a voice change (outputting his / her own voice at a higher frequency and output a higher voice) or to output his / her own voice without changing the voice (No. 1). 0, see reference numeral 56 (c)), select the presence or absence of a voice change, and press the OK button 24 to operate it (step S14).

 When the voice change is selected, the user's voice is converted to a higher pitch and output from the earphone 4b of the receiver 4 (step S15).

If you like the sound, press the OK button 24 (step S16). If you do not like it, press the cancel button 23 to return to step S14 and select voice change again. However, even if you press the Cancel button, the time bar of 20 seconds is checked in step S17, and if it exceeds 20 seconds, it is forcibly stopped without voice change. Proceed to step S18.

 In the voice change, the voices of children, aliens, robots, etc. are converted, and the character corresponding to the voice is displayed on the monitor and converted to the voice of the favorite character. You may do so.

 Next, the control unit 30 prompts the purchaser to select whether or not to insert a sound effect in step S19. In step S20, select one of multiple sound effects prepared in advance with joystick 25, or select not to insert a sound effect, and press the OK button 24. Then, the process proceeds to step S21, in which a sound effect is inserted into the input message and output from the earphone 4b. If you like the selected sound effect, press the 0K button 24 to determine the sound effect (step S24). If the cancel button 23 is pressed, it is determined in step S23 whether the time is over or not. If the predetermined time (20 seconds) has not been exceeded, the process returns to step S20, and the sound effect can be selected again. If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process goes to step S24 without inserting a sound effect.

 Since the message stored in the voice synthesis circuit IC 12 of the voice recorder 2 is ready by step S 24, the control unit 30 causes the purchaser to select the voice recorder 2.

 Note that the flow from step S12 to step S24 is a case where both the voice change section and the sound effect generating section are provided, and if only the voice change section is provided, the step is performed. When a voice change is determined in S18, the process directly proceeds to step S25 without proceeding to step S19, or directly to step S1 without proceeding to step S12 when only the sound effect generator is provided. It is only necessary to proceed to the 9th sound effect selection screen display.

Next, if you want the buyer to select a voice recorder, see Figure 9 First, in step S25, a message is displayed so as to return the receiver 4 to its original position (see reference numeral 56 (d) in FIG. 10). The control unit 30 determines whether or not the receiver 4 has been returned in step S26 (whether or not a hook switch (not shown) has turned to 0FF), and if the receiver 4 has been returned, proceeds to step S27. Then, the control unit 30 displays the voice recorder illustration on the monitor 19, sequentially moves the frame surrounding the illustration, and guides the user to select the voice recorder 2 (the first one). (Refer to reference numeral 56 (e) in Fig. 0). After selecting Voice Recorder 2 with Joystick 25, press and hold the OK button 24 (selection step S28). When the OK button 24 is pressed, the control unit 30 enlarges and displays the voice recorder 2 designated on the monitor 19, and then operates the commodity dispensing machine 29 to discharge the voice recorder 2 (step S3). 0), the voice recorder 2 is paid out from the storage section 28 to the outlet 29. If it is determined in step S29 that the predetermined time has elapsed without returning the receiver 4, the voice recorder 2 is automatically selected and proceeds to step S30.

 When the voice recorder 2 is paid out, the control unit 30 displays the setting method of the voice recorder 2 on the monitor 19 (step S31).

 The purchaser loads the paid-out voice recorder 2 into the loading section 3 by opening the cover 35 of the console section 26 (step S32). At this time, the base 10 is inserted into the loading section 3 along the engagement section 16 of the voice recorder 2 along the engagement groove 36 of the loading section 3, and the lid 35 is closed. In Step S33, it is determined whether or not the lid 35 is closed, and waits until the lid 35 is closed. When the lid 35 is closed, the flow advances to step S34 to start writing a message to the voice synthesis IC12 of the voice recorder 2.

The control unit 30 activates the contact drive unit 38 to move the contact bin 37, and connects the tip of the contact pin 37 to the contact 18 on the substrate 17 Touch. Next, the control unit 30 transfers the message stored in the memory 45 as temporary storage means to the voice synthesis IC 12 of the voice recorder 2 via the writing means 8. During the transfer, a time bar indicating the processing time is displayed on the monitor 19 (see reference numeral 56 (f) in FIG. 10), and the writing ends when the time par reaches END (see FIG. 10). Memory step). If a sound effect is selected in step S 20, the sound effect is synthesized with sound information and stored in the voice recorder (synthesis storage step). Next, in step S35, the writing is completed normally, and it is confirmed whether or not the storage state of the voice information stored in the voice recorder 2 is satisfactory for the purchaser (confirmation step). If the writing has been completed normally, proceed to step S37, display an end message on the monitor 19 (see reference numeral 56 (g) in FIG. 10), and take out the voice recorder 2. Along with the guidance, a normal end is notified by voice from the speaker 27, and the process proceeds to step S38. If the purchaser is not satisfied with the storage state of the voice information, the process proceeds to step S36 to prompt the user to store the voice information in the voice recorder 2 again, and stores the voice information in the voice recorder 2 again ( (Restore step), and then proceed to step S38. Open the cover 35 of the console unit 26 and remove the voice recorder 2 by pulling it out of the loading unit 3.

 The voice recorder 2 on which the message was recorded can operate the rubber switch 15 located on the bottom of the base 10 to operate the voice recorder, and the message stored in the voice synthesis IC 12 can be used as a speaker. Can be output from 13

As described above, by inputting coins, selecting a preferred voice recorder 2 (key holder 1), and loading the dispensed key holder 1 into the loading section 3, input is made via the receiver 4. The recorded message is recorded in the voice synthesis IC 12 in the key holder, so that You can record your own messages on your key ring, create a key ring with your own recorded voice, and listen to the message at any time, so you recorded the message You may give the key holder to another person, or you may attach the key holder with your address and name recorded to your belongings, so if you lose it, you will hear a message A person can seek out the Lord.

 In addition, once recorded messages do not disappear, they can be recorded as voice recordings, and their use range is endless, depending on the user's ideas.

 In the above-described operation mode, after inputting a voice, the voice recorder 2 is selected, and the selected voice recorder 2 is set in the loading section 3 to store the input message in the storage means of the voice recorder 2. The voice recorder 2 is selected, the voice recorder 2 is selected, the selected voice recorder 2 is set in the loading section 3, the voice is input, and the input message is stored in the voice recorder 2 storage means. It may be programmed so that it is stored in the memory.

 In the amusement device described above, the voice recorder is described as being on a key holder. However, the voice recorder is not limited to a key holder, but may be a greeting card, an interior accessory, a figurine, a stage recorder, or the like. There is no limit to the object of the configuration.

Fig. 11 shows a case where the voice recorder 2 is composed of a greeting card (hereinafter, referred to as a card) 60, and this card 60 sends a message along with a message such as Christmas or birthday. A card, on which a voice synthesis circuit IC 12, a speaker 13, a battery 14, and the like are arranged, is embedded inside the card body (second case body) 61. A part of the contact body (first case body) 6 3 From the outside. The contact board portion 63 has a size that can be loaded into the loading portion 3 arranged in the console portion 26 of the device main body 1, and two sets of contacts 18 are formed on the back surface. The wiring 64 is connected to a speech synthesis IC 12 arranged inside the force. A cut line 65 is formed at the boundary between the contact board portion 63 of the board 62 and the card body 61, and when the recording is completed, the contact board portion 63 is folded from the cut line 65. It is formed so as to be detachable from the card body 61 (see reference numeral 56 (b) in FIG. 11).

 According to the above-mentioned card, when recording a message, the contact board section 63 is inserted into the loading section 3 of the apparatus main body 1, and a predetermined operation is performed to record the message. After recording the message, the card 60 is cut out from the loading section 3 by the bow I, and the contact board section 63 is cut off from the cut line 65 to separate it from the card body 61. The card 63 from which the contact board portion 63 is separated can be sent to a predetermined person as a grinding card. The person who receives the card with the recorded message can hear the sender's message in the voice of the sender, and can use a heartfelt card, unlike a card that simply recorded music as a sound effect. Can receive.

 The above card is folded into two, and when light is detected by a light sensor (not shown) such as CdS that detects light, the voice synthesis IC is activated. You may be able to play the message automatically.

Also, as shown in Fig. 13 (a), the card 66 is made the same size as the bank card (second case body) 67, etc., and after recording, the contact board part (first case body) 6 3 can be detachably detached so that it can be carried around in a wallet or bag at all times, or as shown in Fig. 13 (b), a hanging member 68 such as a chain can be attached. It may be able to be hung in a beaker bag. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, a body such as a stuffed animal provided with a mounting portion 70 into which an appropriately shaped (disk-shaped) voice recorder (first case body) 2 is detachably inserted and removed. (Second case body) 7 It may be attached to 1. In this case, the main body 71 is housed together with the voice recorder 2 in, for example, a box-shaped housing (not shown) (of course, it may be housed in a separated state). By operating the push button 42, which is stored in the storage section 28 and selecting means, the pois recorder 2 is dispensed to the outlet 29 together with the selected main body 71 or individually. What should be done. The paid-out voice recorder 2 is inserted into the loading section 3 of the apparatus main body 1, a message is recorded on the voice recorder 2 by performing a predetermined operation, the message is recorded, and then the voice recorder 2 is loaded. By pulling it out from 3 and storing it in the stuffed animal storage section 70 that is the main body 71, the stuffed animal can transmit a message on behalf of a person. At this time, the voice recorder 2 may be provided with a vibration sensor 72 for detecting vibration or impact, and the sound may be output by giving a shock to the main body 71. The main body is not limited to a stuffed toy, and may be a box-shaped body made of paper or plastic for accommodating a voice recorder that has no particular use. It can be a mobile toy, a stationery such as a system organizer or a writing implement, or a portable item such as Rai Yuichi. In addition, it is also possible to form a portion positioned by the positioning means of the loading section in the container itself, and to load the container into the loading section.

Therefore, the present invention uses the amusement apparatus according to the above-described embodiment to create a voice recorder that records a purchaser's voice in a storage unit such as a semiconductor memory and reproduces the voice stored in the storage unit. The voice recorder is equipped with a speaker (battery and control unit) 2) and a module (a first case) that stores a storage unit such as a semiconductor memory that stores voice. The module is configured to be detachably detachable from the main body. It is possible to

 For the memory unit 45 in the above-described embodiment, for example, an ISD250 series made by Informaton, Storage, and Devises, Inc. can be used. This product is a non-volatile memory that contains an oscillator, a microphone amplifier, automatic gain control, a smoothing filter, a speaker amplifier, etc. on a single chip. With multi-level storage technology, voices and audio signals are stored directly as original analog signals, allowing natural sounds to be reproduced. Therefore, since it is not necessary to use an A / D converter and a DZA converter, which are necessary when the signal is stored in a digitized state, the sound quality is very good without being affected by noise or the like generated at the time of conversion. It is possible to reproduce sound. Moreover, according to such a product, by changing the voltage level, it is possible to store the data signal in each memory cell (corresponding to one bit of a digital signal) by changing the voltage level to, for example, 256 steps. Since the digital signal does not require a large number of samplings to convert it into an analog signal having a good restoration state, the data capacity can be considerably reduced as compared with the conventional digital storage method. Become.

 Further, in the storage section of the apparatus main body according to the present invention, it is possible to store a plurality of types of voice recorders. However, even if the outer shape is almost the same as the plurality of types, the surface patterns and colors are different. Including.

(Second embodiment)

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 29, taking a voice recorder vending machine as an example of an amusement device. This voice recorder vending machine (hereinafter referred to as “vending machine”) can store the voice of the purchaser on the spot on the voice recorder and sell it to the purchaser.

 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 29, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

 This voice recorder vending machine (hereinafter referred to as a vending machine) is capable of storing the voice of the purchaser in the voice recorder on the spot and selling it to the purchaser.

 Figure 15 is a functional block diagram showing a vending machine.

 The vending machine A includes a money input detecting unit 81 for detecting the input of money (charge), a control unit 82 for transmitting a voice signal (voice information) after detecting the input of the charge, and a transfer unit. Writing means 83 including a lead terminal 83a (not shown here) for transmitting a voice signal to be transmitted to a connector (receiving unit) 111 of the voice recorder B (to be described later) The vending machine A includes a positioning unit (positioning means) 84 for positioning the connector 11 1 of the voice recorder B with respect to the lead terminal 83 a. Whether or not the voice recorder B is positioned at a predetermined position on the positioning unit 84 is confirmed by the detection of the provided transmissive optical sensor 84a. Upon receiving the confirmation of the optical sensor 84a, the control unit 82 transmits a sound signal from the lead terminal 83a to the connector 31 of the voice recorder B, and through this, a voice signal in the voice recorder described later. Command to send to the semiconductor memory.

Further, vending machine A has a plurality of semiconductor memories 85, including a RAM storing a program 85a, which stores a series of flows from the time when the buyer inserts money into the time when the voice recorder can be purchased. I have it. This program 85a starts to proceed when the charge input detection unit 81 detects the charge input. Some of these semiconductor memories 85 include A plurality of sound signals (hereinafter referred to as operation guide signals) 85 b and a video signal of a plurality of characters 8 to be transmitted by the control unit 82 according to the progress of the program 85 a 8 5 c is also stored. These signals 85b and 85c are used to inform the buyer of the operation, for example, to inform the buyer of the progress of the program 85a or to request the buyer's instructions. Is displayed through the LCD unit 86. Further, the purchaser's instruction can be given to the control unit 82 by the key input of the key input unit 87 by the purchaser himself. Further, at least one of the semiconductor memories 85 of the present embodiment has an external storage area (not shown) for temporarily storing a voice of a person captured from outside. The sound stored in the external storage area is transferred to the voice recorder by the key input of the key input unit 87 of the purchaser and stored therein.

 Vending machine A also has a storage unit (storage unit) 88 for storing voice recorder B. The storage units 88 are provided corresponding to a plurality of storage forces 88a for individually storing a plurality of different types of voice recorders B, respectively, and each storage force 88a. And a discharge mechanism 8 b. The discharge mechanism 88b has a pneumatic cylinder 88c corresponding to each of the stop forces 88a. In addition, the cylinder 88 c is moved by a command from the control unit 82 to discharge a desired voice recorder B from the stocker 88 a. In the present embodiment, each stocking force 88a is provided with a discharging mechanism 88b. However, one discharging mechanism corresponding to all of the stockers 88a is provided, and this discharging mechanism is provided. May be moved to a position corresponding to each stop force as the motor rotates.

In addition, Vending Machine A has a sound capture unit 89 that captures human voices (sounds from outside). This sound capture unit 89 is a receiver equipped with a microphone 89a1 that captures human voice as an analog electrical signal. (Receiver body) 89a and an A / D converter 89b1 for converting a sound signal captured by the receiver 89a into a digital electric signal. In addition to capturing sound, the handset 89a converts the operation guide signal 85b of the semiconductor memory 85 according to the progress of the program 85a, and converts the operation guide signal 85b by the D / A A speaker 89a2 is provided to reproduce the sound after the signal wave is amplified by 89c. Therefore, the purchaser uses the handset 89a to hear the playback sound by the operation guide signal at some times, and to memorize his own voice at some times. The reproduction of the sound and the storage of the sound are switched by a command of the control unit 82 in accordance with the progress of the program 85a.

 In the vending machine of the present embodiment, the speaker 89a2 as a sound reproducing function is provided only in the receiver 89a. For example, a second speaker as a sound reproducing function for separately reproducing a sound is provided. By providing a vending machine with a vending machine, it is possible to reproduce the operation guidance sound from the second speaker.

 Further, in the present embodiment, the voice of the purchaser is temporarily stored in the external storage area and then stored in the voice recorder. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the voice of the purchaser is temporarily stored in the external storage area. It is also possible to store the data directly in the voice recorder via the receiver 89a without storing it. Of course, the voice of the purchaser can be directly stored in the voice recorder and stored in the external storage area. In this case, the voice of the purchaser stored in the external storage area is used. By disabling storage in the voice recorder and enabling playback through the speaker 89a2 of the receiver 89a, the purchaser can check his own voice.

Also, in the above embodiment, music such as various music is stored in advance in the semiconductor memory 85 so that music can be reproduced from the second speaker. In the live state, it is possible to memorize the voice of a person from the handset, that is, to memorize the sound with pack music. Of course, the voice of the purchaser via the receiver 89a and the sound stored in the semiconductor memory 85 are mixed by a mixing circuit (not shown), and the sound in the mixed state is It is also possible to store it directly in the voice recorder or temporarily store it in an external storage area.

 The second speaker may have the same function as the sound reproducing function built in the receiver 89a in the present embodiment described above. In addition, at least one of the semiconductor memories 85 can store a plurality of sound effects such as music as a data signal in advance, and can reproduce a desired sound effect based on a purchaser's selection. If a sound effect generator is provided, it is possible for the purchaser to reproduce the effect sound according to his / her preference and to store it in the voice recorder in a state of being mixed with his own sound. The sound effect stored in the semiconductor memory in advance may be anything other than music, such as a bird singing sound, a river flowing sound, a clapping sound, or a sound like a hand of a mate.

 Further, in the vending machine according to the present embodiment, although not shown, a voice change unit is provided for converting the voice of the purchaser into a voice such as a robot or an alien or a voice such as an echo, It is also possible to convert the voice into the voice desired by the purchaser and store it in the voice recorder. This voice change section is performed by bringing the waveform of an input sound closer to a previously stored waveform. The above voice change can be set so that it can be selected by the buyer. In this case, the contents of the change are stored in advance, and this is guided to the purchaser through the liquid crystal display unit 86.

This voice change can be made according to the type of voice recorder described later. For example, if the voice recorder has a robot-like shape, the purchaser's voice may sound like a robot. It is converted into a natural voice. This voice change detects the type of voice recorder by key input when the purchaser selects the voice recorder, and if the robot is a robot, prompts the buyer to select whether to change to a voice like a robot. This is done when you select a change. The above detection can be performed when the voice recorder is set on the positioning unit described later. In this case, the percode is read and the transmission type or the like is used by using the outer shape of each voice recorder. It is possible to detect with an optical sensor.

 Next, the function of the voice recorder B alone will be described with reference to FIG.

The voice recorder B includes a connector 111 for receiving a sound signal transmitted from the vending machine A via the lead terminal 83a, and a semiconductor device for storing the sound signal via the connector 111. A memory 1 1 2, a CPU 1 13 for transferring an audio signal from the semiconductor memory 1 1 2, an audio output section 1 1 4 for outputting a transferred audio signal as audio, and the connector 1 1 1, a case body 115 having the functions of the semiconductor memory 112 and the CPU 113. The voice recorder B also has a small lithium battery 116 for operating the above functions and a push-button switch 117 that can contact one of the poles of the lithium battery 116. Has been obtained. By operating this switch 117, the purchaser turns on each of the above functions, and the audio signal stored in the semiconductor memory 112 is output as an instruction by the CPU 113. The data is transferred to the unit 114 and is reproduced as sound in the audio output unit 114. The configuration of the audio output unit 114 is the same as the sound reproduction function included in the receiver 89a of the vending machine B, and the audio signal transferred from the semiconductor memory 112 is converted to a D / A converter. After the conversion by 114b and the amplification of the signal wave by amplifier 114c, the sound is reproduced by the speaker 114a. Next, the structure of vending machine A will be described.

 FIG. 17 is a schematic perspective view showing vending machine A.

 The vending machine A has an appearance of a vertically long rectangular parallelepiped shape having a projection portion extending partly in the center on the front side, and various functional portions are formed on the front side. .

 To explain these functions from the upper part to the lower part, first, in the upper part, a handset 89a having the same shape as that used for a normal telephone is used to suspend it. It is hung on a hook (not shown). In the present embodiment, the receiver 89a including the microphone and the speaker is used, but the microphone and the speaker may be configured separately.

 On the right side of the receiver 89a, a liquid crystal display unit 86a is arranged with its screen substantially flush with the outer surface of the vending machine A. A liquid crystal display unit 86b for displaying only the image of the voice recorder B is arranged below the liquid crystal display unit 86a, and the various voices of the vending machine A are displayed by this display. Recorder B is introduced to the buyer.

 Further, below the liquid crystal display unit 86b, a manual board 91 on which sentences and figures are shown to explain the operation procedure to the purchaser is posted.

Below the manual board 91, an operation plate 92 formed in a protruding shape for the purchaser to operate when purchasing the voice recorder B is arranged. The operation plate 92 is provided with a plurality of key input units 86 including operation buttons and the like for communicating the purchaser's intention to the control unit 82. There is a cash slot 93 for inserting money to start the sales operation. If the money input from the money inlet 93 is described without using a diagram, the money falls into the money storage box through the night due to its own weight. An optical sensor that detects the passage of money is provided during this night. The detection of the optical sensor is transmitted to the control unit 82.

 Below the operation plate 92, a discharge port 94 for discharging the voice recorder B selected by the purchaser is arranged. The discharge port 94 is connected to a storage unit 88 described later. Further, on the right side of the outlet, a positioning unit (here, door 9) for attaching the voice recorder B with its connector 111 positioned with respect to the lead terminal 83a of the vending machine A is provided. 6 is invisible) 8 4 is arranged.

 Here, the positioning unit 84 will be described in detail.

 The positioning unit 84 is closed by a door 96 that can be opened and closed in the front direction. The purchaser must manually open the door 96 when positioning the voice recorder B with the positioning unit 84. The opening / closing of the door 96 is detected by a door sensor including an optical sensor (not shown) and transmitted to the control unit 82.

 In this embodiment, it is necessary to open the door 96 manually, but it is also possible to automatically open and close the door 96 according to the key input of the purchaser himself or the progress of the program 85a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, this positioning unit 84 is arranged in a state where it is surrounded by an outer wall except for the front direction (the direction of the door). In addition, two guide rails 97 for guiding the voice recorder B (not shown here) in a state where the voice recorder B (not shown) slides in a predetermined positioning place are provided at substantially the center of the positioning unit 84. Behind these guide rails 97, there is provided a stopper 98 for sliding the voice recorder B to slide along the guide rails 97 at the positioning position. In other words, the guide rail 97 carries out the horizontal positioning of the voice recorder B, and the stop 98 serves to position the voice recorder B in the depth direction. It does. The voice recorder B is positioned by contacting the stopper 98, but the contact with the stopper 98 is made in advance by the reflection provided below the positioning unit 84. It is detected by the optical sensor 84a. The detection of the optical sensor is transmitted to the control unit 82 and recognized. Outside the two guide rails 97, a pneumatic mouth reactor is installed. A pressing body 100 is attached to the mouth reacting unit 99, and when the light sensor 94a is detected, the control unit 82 instructs the unit to react. Rotate the evening 990 and press the voice recorder B toward the super 98 side. Thereafter, the purchaser manually closes the door 96, and the door sensor described above detects this, and the control unit 82 is notified of the completion of the positioning of the voice recorder B.

 If the door 96 is closed without positioning the voice recorder B due to a setting mistake by the purchaser, the liquid crystal display unit 86 is displayed by a command from the control unit 82. Or, depending on whether the sound of the speaker 89a2 of the receiver 89a is reproduced or not, the purchaser is requested to redo the positioning of the voice recorder B. In this case, the purchaser needs to perform the positioning operation described above again.

 In the present embodiment, the mouth-reactor-reactor-side-use 990 is used.However, the present invention is not limited to this, and two plate-shaped guide springs 97 are previously mounted with convex leaf springs so as to face each other. When the voice recorder B is configured to be pressed toward the stop 98 by the elastic force of the leaf spring, the number of drive systems is reduced and control is simpler than in the case of using a low-speed reactor. become.

A substantially circular through-hole 84b is formed in the bottom surface located below the positioning unit 84. A lead terminal 83a is disposed below the through hole 84b, and the lead terminal 83a is shown in the drawing. It can be moved up and down with the rotation of the ball screw by the drive, and it is positioned so that it is inserted into the connector of the voice recorder B that was positioned when it moved up. I have. The upward movement of the lead terminal 83a is started in response to the completion of the positioning of the voice recorder B in accordance with a command from the control unit. The stop position of the upward movement of the lead terminal 83a is controlled in advance by the control unit 82 based on the number of revolutions of the servomotor, and a predetermined position is set in case the control becomes impossible. A limit switch (not shown) is placed at the position to automatically stop the upward movement of the lead terminal 83a.

 The purchaser must manually open the door 96 and grab the voice recorder B and remove it from the positioning unit 84.

 In the present embodiment, the voice recorder B is manually taken out. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The voice recorder B is moved toward the front by opening and closing the door and driving a pneumatic cylinder or the like. A mechanism that pushes out automatically may be adopted.

 Next, the structure of the discharge port 94 and the storage unit 88 will be described. The storage unit 88 is not visible from the external appearance of the vending machine shown in FIG. 17 and is arranged inside the vending machine at the position shown by the dotted line in FIG.

 As shown in Fig. 20 and Fig. 21 respectively, the storage unit 88 has a plurality of speakers 88a for storing the voice recorder B arranged in a horizontal direction. In addition, a discharging mechanism 88b for discharging the voice recorder B is provided in a lower portion of each of the stowing forces 88a. Here, the storage state of the voice recorder B will be described. The voice recorder B is individually stored in a box (container) 88 e made of a resin such as a generally rectangular parallelepiped acrylic.

In the present embodiment, the voice recorder B is stored in the box 88e. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The voice recorder B may be stored in the storage force 88a as it is. O

 The stocker 88a has the shape of a bottomed container whose four sides are surrounded by side walls and whose upper side is open. The above-mentioned box 88e has a storage force 88a. It is stored so as to overlap in the vertical direction. Different voice recorders B are accommodated in each of the storage powers 88a. In addition, a through hole 88 f through which a box 88 e1 can pass is formed in a lower portion of the front side wall surface of the stocker 88 a.

Further, a through hole 88 g facing the through hole 88 f is also formed in the rear side wall surface of the stocker 88 a. A discharge mechanism 88b is disposed behind the through hole 88g. The discharge mechanism 88b is composed of a pneumatic cylinder 88c and a plate-shaped pusher integrated 88c1 attached to the tip of the cylinder 88c. The cylinder 88c is extended by the key input of the purchaser's key input unit 87, and extended by a command from the control unit 82, and the box 88e is pushed by the pusher unit 88c1. Push it out from inside the storage force 8 8a through the through hole 8 f. At this time, the box 88 e ^{5 in} the upper stage of the box 88 e is on the pusher unit 88 c 1. Furthermore, the cylinder 88c contracts after pushing out the box 88e. At this time, the box 88e 'on the pusher unit 88c1 is located at the bottom of the stocker 88a.

 In front of each of the stowing forces 88a, there is provided one inclined base 88d that slides down the voice recorder B pushed out by the discharging mechanism 88b by its own weight. A discharge port 94 is provided at the end of the inclined table 88d, and receives the voice recorder B sliding down from the inclined table 88d.

As an operation on the sales side, additional replenishment of voice recorder B is required, but additional replenishment of voice recorder B to this storage unit 88 will be The large storage door (not shown) provided on the back side can be opened manually.

 In the present embodiment, the purchaser manually positions the voice recorder discharged from the storage unit on the positioning unit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the voice recorder is discharged from the storage unit to the positioning unit. An automatic mechanism for automatically moving and positioning the voice recorder may be provided.

 Further, in the present embodiment, the storage unit is formed integrally with the vending machine. However, the storage unit may be provided separately from the vending machine. It is sufficient if there is a dedicated vending machine that sells voice orders that are not remembered.

 Next, the structure of the voice recorder B will be described in detail.

 As shown in FIG. 22, the voice recorder B has a case body 115 made of resin such as ABS molded into a desired doll shape. Is less than 5 centimeters, very small with a width of 3.5 centimeters or less and a thickness of 2.5 centimeters or less. The case body 115 can be disassembled into two parts, and includes a main body part and a base part.

The main body 1 15 a can be disassembled into two separate parts, the face 1 1 5 a 1 and the back 1 1 5 a 2, as shown in the sectional view in Fig. 23. On the inner wall surfaces of 15 a 1 and the back side 1 15 a 2, approximately cylindrical projections 1 15 c are formed so as to face each other, and screws on the face side 1 15 a 1 Since the hole is formed, it can be integrated by screwing a screw (not shown) through. In addition, a plurality of small through holes 115d are formed in the upper part of the back side 115a2. As shown in Fig. 23, the base part 1 15b has a long hole shape into which the projection part 1 15c is inserted. An upper part 115e having a through hole 115d formed therein, and a lower part 115f attached to the upper part 115e in a stretchable manner by a panel (not shown). The lower portion 115f has a groove 115f1 extending in the horizontal direction into which the guide rail 97 of the positioning unit 84 of the vending machine A can be inserted.

 Next, the arrangement of functions included in the voice recorder B will be described.

 First, as shown in FIG. 24, on the main body 115a side, a voice output unit (not shown) is provided at a predetermined position on a substrate 118 made of glass epoxy on which a wiring pattern is formed in advance. Each function of 114 is implemented (speaker 111a, D / A comparator 115b and amplifier 115c). Although not shown, the substrate 118 is fixed to the inner wall surface of the main body 115a with an adhesive in a vertically oriented state, but is not limited to this, and is fixed by screws or the like. Is also good.

 Further, a substrate 119 made of glass epoxy on which a wiring pattern is formed in advance is arranged on the base portion 115b. A semiconductor memory 112, a CPU 113 (not shown), and a tact switch 117 are mounted at predetermined positions on the upper surface side of the board 119, and the tact switch 1 17 is mounted. On 17, three small lithium batteries 1 16 are arranged in a stacked state.

This tactile switch 117 is mounted downward so that the voice recorder B sold from vending machine A is exposed downward through the through-hole of the substrate 119. The lower part 115f is pushed up against the elastic force of the spring (not shown) so that the inner wall surface of the lower part 115f is pressed against the tip of the switch to operate the switch. Is possible. The switch operation in the present embodiment is as described above, but is not limited to this. The upper part 115 e of the case body 115 And the lower part 115f in a fixed state, exposing the tip end of the tact switch 1 17 from the through hole separately provided in the lower part, so that the purchaser can directly press this tact switch. It may be.

 Further, in the present embodiment, the substrate is housed in the base portion of case body 115. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a structure in which the body portion is entirely housed and the base portion is eliminated may be employed.

 Further, a connector 111 is mounted at a predetermined position on the lower surface side of the substrate 119. A through hole (not shown) is formed in the lower part 115f at a position corresponding to the connector 111 so that the lead terminal 83a of the vending machine A can be inserted. .

 The above-described arrangement of the functions of the voice recorder B is merely an example, and is not limited to the above-described embodiment as long as it is housed in the case body.

 The voice recorder B having the above-described structure has a groove 115 f1 along the guide rail 97 of the positioning unit 84, as shown in a partially cutaway sectional view in FIG. It is positioned by sliding, and the lead terminal 83a is lifted from the lower side to be inserted into the connector 111 through a through hole (not shown) of the lower part 115f.

 For example, as shown in FIG. 26, the vending machine A according to the present embodiment is arranged so as to surround all directions with a box body 100 having a door that can be opened and closed like a telephone box, for example. Then, when the voice of the purchaser is memorized, the surrounding noise can be saved as little as possible, so that a voice recorder with higher sound quality can be provided.

 Further, the voice recorder of the present invention is not limited to the functions and structures shown in the above-described embodiments, but may include a receiver for receiving a sound signal transmitted from a transmitter of a vending machine. , Widely applicable.

Further, in the present embodiment, the receiving unit of the voice recorder is read The signal can be transmitted by inserting the lead terminal into the connector and electrically connecting it, but it is not limited to this. It is possible to transmit and receive signals by light such as a laser diode and a phototransistor as the receiving unit, and to transmit and receive signals by electromagnetic waves using the writing means as an electromagnetic wave generating mechanism and the receiving unit as an electromagnetic wave detecting mechanism. Things are applicable.

 The positioning mechanism according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the positioning is completed only by mounting the voice recorder on a mounting base provided in advance in the positioning unit without using the guide rail. The writing unit and the receiving unit may be electrically connected by pushing the mounting table itself by a certain dimension against the reaction force of the panel or the like as it is. In addition, since voice recorders have various external shapes and different sizes, it is necessary to open the voice recorder at the position where the voice recorder is to be installed without providing a wall surface as much as possible. In addition, although the voice recorder is mounted, it is possible to position the voice recorder in an upright state or in a lying state. In this case, positioning in the direction of gravity is easy, and the positioning accuracy is higher. Can improve.

 Further, the vending machine in the above embodiment can store the voice stored by the purchaser on a cassette tape or the like in the voice recorder by connecting the voice to an external connection terminal (not shown).

 Further, in the above embodiment, the voice of the purchaser is stored in the voice recorder. The information is stored in the memory 85, and the purchaser selects a desired one from messages displayed by the liquid crystal display unit and stores the selected message.

Furthermore, the vending machine of the present invention has already memorized the voice of the purchaser and has been sold. The voice recorder can store the voice again. In this case, the purchaser selects his / her favorite voice recorder by selecting recording again (hereinafter referred to as re-recording). Specifically, when the purchaser's voice recorder is selected and the corresponding ejecting mechanism 88b is operated, it is operated as if the desired voice recorder is ejected. In cases other than re-recording, it is detected by an optical sensor etc. whether or not the voice recorder has been ejected reliably.In the case of re-recording, it is necessary to recognize that the voice recorder has been ejected even if it has not been ejected Good. Also, in the case of re-recording, it is possible to make it recognizable as a re-recording by setting the fee lower than in the normal case.

 In the case of re-recording, the purchaser may use the voice recorder to play back the stored voice many times, and the battery such as the lithium battery built into the voice recorder may be exhausted. Considering this situation, by providing a function to check the remaining battery capacity at the time of re-recording, the buyer is notified that the voice recorder can not be used, and encouraged to purchase a new voice recorder, It is also possible to refund the fee. To check the remaining capacity of the battery, for example, the remaining capacity is divided into a plurality of levels such as 8 or 16, and the level of the remaining capacity at which sound can be stored is set in advance. This is done by comparing the level of the remaining capacity with the confirmed level of the remaining capacity.

In the present embodiment, the vending machine is surrounded by a box body, but may be surrounded by a transparent curtain 130 as shown in FIG. The curtain 130 is one-piece, and the purchaser enters inside from the lower side of the curtain 130. The curtain 130 is in a state in which it can be hung by a U-shaped par 131 projecting from the front of the vending machine. The use of such a transparent force plate 130 makes it possible to maintain the airtightness, keep the light force inside the light force box 130 bright, and to look down. It is possible to memorize voices more enjoyably without feeling cramped. The curtain is not integral, but may be divided into two and provided in an ornamental manner, and may take various forms. In this embodiment, the voice recorder has a sound storage unit built in the case body and provided integrally therewith. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Of course, the sound storage unit is detachable from the case body. It can be made separable. The vending machine of the present invention can take various forms, for example, a compact form as shown in FIG. In FIG. 28, reference numeral 141 denotes a voice recorder, and reference numeral 142 denotes a vending machine having a shape similar to that of the voice recorder 144. In this vending machine 144, set the voice recorder 144 in the voice recording port 144 with the voice recorder 144 positioned, and press the recording switch 144 to input the voice from the handset 144 directly. The voice is stored in the voice recorder 1 4 1. Note that the recording time is displayed on the recording time timer 146 which is set to stop when the recording switch 144 is pressed and released when the recording switch 144 is pressed. This vending machine 142 does not have a charge slot, so it can be installed at chain stores such as restaurants, for example, and can be supplied to customers as a free service. The functions of the voice recorder 14 1 and the vending machine 14 2 are almost the same as the functions of the voice recorder in the above embodiment.

 As another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, the vending machine 15 1 is in the form of a receiver, and the voice recorder 15 2 is inserted into the vending machine 15 1 in the direction of the arrow in the figure. Then, set it in the state where it is positioned, and in the same way as with a normal handset, press and hold the recording switch 153 and record the voice.

The positioning mechanism in FIG. 28 and FIG. 29 is almost the same as the above embodiment. The vending machine of the present invention is also applicable to a postal system. Conventionally, the mailing method using characters as the medium has been the mainstream, but when considering the trouble of writing sentences, it is convenient and convenient to memorize and send my own voice to the other party. The vending machine of the present invention can be applied to such a postal system. For example, a vending machine is deployed at a post office, etc., and using this vending machine, the voice with the message is stored in the voice recorder, which is submitted to the post office and sent to the destination. And so on. You can also call the post office from your mobile phone, home phone, or public phone, have the voice with the message stored during this call, and send only the stored voice to the post office near the destination. It is also possible to store the voice sent by the vending machine at the post office near the destination in the voice recorder and send the voice recorder to the destination. Of course, it is also possible to take a voice recorder purchased from a vending machine located at a game center to a post office and have it delivered. Industrial applicability

 As described above, the present invention provides an amusement device that stores voice information in a voice recorder including a storage unit that stores voice information and a voice output unit, and a voice generated by the amusement device. It is useful for voice recorders with stored information and methods for creating them.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. An amusement device for storing voice information in a suitably shaped voice recorder that has a storage means for storing voice information and a voice output unit for outputting voice information stored in the storage means as voice. , The apparatus main body comprises: input means for inputting voice information; writing means for writing the input voice information to storage means of the voice recorder; and a loading unit for loading the voice recorder. An amusement device, wherein the amusement device cooperates with storage means of the voice recorder loaded in the loading section.

 2. The apparatus main body includes at least one of a voice change unit that changes a sound quality of voice information and stores the voice information in a storage unit of the voice recorder, and a sound effect generation unit that adds a sound effect to the voice information. The amusement device according to claim 1, wherein the voice recorder is provided with a change in sound quality and / or a sound effect arbitrarily selected.

3. A plurality of types of voice information to be stored in the voice recorder are stored in advance in the apparatus main body, and at least one of the voice information is stored in the voice recorder. The amusement device according to item 1.

4. The apparatus main body includes a storage unit that stores the voice recorder, and a selection unit that selects an arbitrary type of voice recorder from a plurality of types of voice recorders stored in the storage unit. 2. The amusement device according to claim 1, wherein the voice recorder is selected by the selection unit and is paid out from the storage unit.

5. The voice recorder is formed so as to be capable of being accommodated in a housing that houses the voice recorder, and the housing section houses the housing together with the voice recorder, and the voice recorder selected by the selection unit is: The amusement device according to claim 1, wherein the amusement device is paid out together with the container.

6. The amusement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the loading unit includes a positioning unit that performs positioning with respect to the voice recorder.

 7. The amusement device according to claim 1, wherein the device main body is disposed inside a sound insulation structure.

 8. The amusement according to claim 7, wherein the sound insulation structure is formed by imitating a telephone booth, and the input means is constituted by a telephone receiver imitating a telephone receiver. apparatus.

 9. The amusement device according to claim 7, wherein the sound insulation structure is formed of a substantially transparent force.

10. A voice recorder created by the amusement device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the receiving unit receives audio information from the device main body. A semiconductor memory that stores voice information via the receiving unit, a voice output unit that outputs voice information of the semiconductor memory as voice, and a case body that includes the receiving unit, the semiconductor memory, and a sound output unit. A voice recorder, wherein the case body includes a positioning part for a loading part of the amusement device.

 11. The voice recorder according to claim 10, wherein the voice recorder includes a sensor that detects a change in environment such as light, sound, and vibration, and outputs a voice based on a detection result of the sensor. Voice recorder.

12. The case body comprises: a first case body for storing the storage means; and a second case body detachably attached to the first case body. Claim 10 or Claim 11. Voice recorder.

 13. The voice recorder according to claim 12, wherein the receiving unit is housed in the first case body.

 14. An amusement device having a storage section for storing a plurality of types of voice recorders, a loading section for loading the voice recorders, and a voice recorder having a storage means for storing audio information. A method of creating a voice recorder that stores information,

 A selection step S for selecting an arbitrary one of the plurality of types of voice recorders; a loading step S for loading the selected voice recorder into the loading unit; and storing the voice information in the loaded voice recorder. A method for creating a voice recorder, comprising a storage step S.

 15. After the storage step S, a confirmation step S for confirming the storage state of the voice information stored in the voice recorder, and whether or not to store the voice information again are selected. And a re-storing step S for storing the data in the voice recorder.

14 How to create a voice recorder described in paragraph 4.

 16. Select whether or not to store the sound effects stored in advance in the amusement device in the voice recorder, and if necessary, combine the voice information with the voice information in a state where voice information and sound effects are combined. The method for creating a voice recorder according to claim 14 or claim 15, further comprising a synthesis storage step S for storing the voice recorder in a voice recorder.

17. The method for creating a voice recorder according to any one of claims 14 to 16, wherein the voice information is directly stored in a storage means of the voice recorder.