WO2023286675A1

WO2023286675A1 - Sound-producing toy

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Publication number: WO2023286675A1
Application number: PCT/JP2022/026860
Authority: WO
Inventors: 一輝望月
Original assignee: 株式会社バンダイ
Priority date: 2021-07-13
Filing date: 2022-07-06
Publication date: 2023-01-19
Also published as: CN115155072A; JP2023012066A

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a highly entertaining sound-producing toy. [Solution] Provided is a sound-producing toy 1 that produces a sound in accordance with a prescribed operation, the sound-producing toy 1 comprising: a main body 10; a pressing part 20 provided on the main body 10; and a sound-producing part 30 provided in the main body 10, wherein the sound-producing part 30 produces a first sound (C1) in response to the pressing of the pressing part 20 and a second sound (C2) produced after the elapse of a first predetermined time (t1) from the production of the first sound (C1), the first sound (C1) is an imitative sound, and the second sound (C2) is a vocal sound.

Description

sound output toy

The present invention relates to sound output toys.

　Conventionally, there are many conventional examples of dolls and accessories that output messages pre-stored in voice ICs. For example, in Patent Document 1, the main body is equipped with an audio IC, a speaker, and a battery, while the main body is equipped with a switch for outputting audio. When the main body surface is pressed against the switch, the switch is closed and power is supplied from the battery, and the voice message stored in the voice IC outputs a small voice through the speaker. It is

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-215723

In Patent Document 1, for example, it is a small accessory such as a ring or a small low-volume sound output toy used as a strap. There is a problem that the original way of enjoying as a voice output toy cannot be achieved.

An object of the present invention is to provide a highly entertaining sound output toy capable of producing a sufficient volume as a sound output toy.

A sound output toy according to the present invention is a sound output toy that outputs sound by a predetermined operation, and comprises a main body, a pressing part provided on the main body, and a sound provided on the main body. and an output unit, wherein the sound output unit outputs a first sound in response to the pressing of the pressing unit, outputs a second sound after a first predetermined time has elapsed from the output of the first sound, and the The first sound is an onomatopoeia and the second sound is speech.

According to the present invention, a highly interesting toy can be provided.

1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a sound output toy of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a front view and a side view of the sound output toy shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the back side of the sound output toy shown in FIG. 1 and a normal use state; FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal structure of the sound output toy shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a portion taken along line AA of FIG. 2; FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion of region B in FIG. 4; 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of a sound output section; FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the sound output toy; FIG. 10 is a front view and a side view showing an example of a modification of the main body of the sound output toy; FIG. 11 is a front view showing a modification of the pressing portion of the sound output toy;

A sound output toy according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. FIG.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sound output toy.

As shown in FIG. 1, the sound output toy 1 (hereinafter also simply referred to as "toy") imitates an intercom and has a main body 10 having a rectangular parallelepiped appearance. A front face portion 10f on one side of the body portion 10 is provided with a pressing portion 20 imitating a doorbell button, an energization lamp portion 25 capable of confirming energization, and a camera portion 15 which is a part imitating an imaging portion. Note that the camera section 15 and the energization lamp section 25 are arranged inside the transparent cover member 24 . The pressing portion 20 is provided adjacent to the edge portion 10e on the lower side (the lower side when installed vertically) of the front portion 10f, and serves as a doorbell position often seen in intercoms. On the other hand, the camera unit 15 is also arranged at an upper position away from the pressing unit 20 that is often found in interphones.

2 is a front view (FIG. 2(a)) and a side view (FIG. 2(b)) of the toy 1. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2(a), a speaker 32, which will be described later, is arranged in the body between the pressing portion 20 and the camera portion 15. As shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 2(b), the body portion 10 is composed of, for example, a body bottom portion 11 and a panel portion 12 covering the body bottom portion 11. As shown in FIG. A pedestal 13 that is slightly larger than the body bottom portion 11 is provided on the back side of the body bottom portion 11 . The pedestal 13 may be configured as a separate member from the main body bottom portion 11, or may be configured integrally.

The pressing portion 20 is a doorbell button as described above, and is provided so as to protrude slightly from the front portion 10f. The first sound C1 referred to in the present invention, for example, an onomatopoeic sound such as "ping ping" is produced. This pressing portion 20 is configured in a color different from the color of the panel portion 12, and has a configuration suggesting that the pressing portion 20 is a doorbell.

The camera section 15 has a configuration in which double concentric circular ridges are formed when viewed from the front, and the outside thereof is covered with a horizontally long rectangular transparent cover member 24 when viewed from the front. The energization lamp portion 25 is also arranged inside the cover member 24 so as to turn on when the pressing portion 20 is pressed and turn off when the use of the toy 1 is finished. ing.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the back side of the toy 1 and its normal use state.
The back surface of the base 13 is configured as a flat plane portion 13r as shown in FIG. 3(a). Therefore, in the normal use state of the toy 1 (substantially vertically installed state or approximately horizontally installed state), the plane portion 13r functions as an attachment surface for attaching the toy 1 to another object when installed vertically. When placed horizontally, it functions as a flat surface corresponding to the placement surface.

In particular, as an intercom, in a normal use state similar to the actual one, for example, as shown in FIG. As a structure that enables holding on the mounting surface 50, for example, a magnet 13m is provided on the planar portion 13r. The magnet 13m is arranged so as to constitute a part of the flat portion 13r, or is provided close to the flat portion 13r. Furthermore, when attachment by a magnet is not possible, it is possible to use a plurality of attachment holes 13h of the flat portion 13r. Moreover, as another mounting structure, a detachable adhesive layer may be provided on the flat portion 13r, and the mounting structure is not particularly limited.

FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the internal structure.
As shown in FIG. 4, inside the toy 1, a sound output section 30 including a substrate 35 having a speaker 32 for outputting sound, a switch section 34, a power supply section 36, and a control section 31 (see FIG. 7) is arranged. It is That is, it is provided in a space covered by the main body bottom portion 11 and the pentahedral panel portion 12 . Here, the speaker 32 is attached, for example, to the inner surface 10i of the front portion 10f of the panel portion 12 so that the sound is emitted toward the front portion 10f. A switch portion 34 is provided inside the pressing portion 20 (lower side in the drawing), and power is supplied from a power supply portion 36 when the pressing portion 20 is pressed. The switch section 34 is composed of, for example, a rubber contact switch or the like arranged on the substrate 35 . Therefore, when the pressing portion 20 is pressed (in the direction of the arrow in the figure), it moves as if it is slightly pushed in, and when the pressing is released, it elastically returns to its original position. The size of the speaker 32 is such that it occupies a large area with respect to the panel surface (see FIG. 2). For example, it is installed with a corresponding area of 40% or more with respect to the area of the front portion 10f of the panel portion 12 .

5 is a cross-sectional view of a portion taken along line AA of FIG. 2. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the panel portion 12 on which the speaker 32 is arranged has a front portion 10f formed with a plurality of linear protrusions 10c (see FIG. 1). Moreover, it has a slit-like structure provided with a slit opening 10h between the ridges 10c. The slit openings 10h are formed as holes penetrating from the inside of the panel to the outside on the inner surface 10i that holds the speaker 32, and are formed in large numbers at positions corresponding to the arrangement surface of the speaker 32 (see FIG. 2). As a result, the structure is such that the sound of the speaker 32 is easily emitted to the outside of the panel.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a portion of area B shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pressing portion 20 has a recessed portion 20d, which is recessed in a curved shape, for example, on a pressing surface 20s. In addition, an indication pattern or an indication projection 20i of characters such as "PUSH" is formed in the concave portion 20d to indicate that this portion is to be pressed by the finger 60. As shown in FIG. Further, the pressing surface 20s is recessed so as to conform to the shape of the fingertip, and for example, the character portion has a projecting shape so that the fingertip can easily be caught and operated. The character portion of the pointing shape 20i may be formed in a recessed shape rather than in a projecting shape as shown in the drawing.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the control system of the sound output section 30. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the sound output unit 30 includes a control unit 31 that outputs sound simultaneously with and after pressing of the pressing unit 20, and a speaker 32 that is driven by the control unit 31 to produce sound. A storage unit 33 in which sound effect information is recorded, a power supply unit 36 for supplying power, and the like are provided. The pressing portion 20 also functions as a power switch for the sound output portion 30 . That is, the operation of the toy 1 is started by operating the pressing portion 20 . The control unit 31 outputs a single onomatopoeic first sound (C1) from the speaker 32 in response to the pressing of the pressing unit 20 so as to operate as an intercom toy, and then outputs the first sound (C1). After the lapse of the first predetermined time (t1), the second sound (C2), which is the response voice, is output, and the third sound (C3 ).

The storage unit 33 stores the first sound (C1), the second sound (C2), and the third sound (C3), particularly the second sound (C2) and the third sound (C3). stores response voices of a plurality of different conversation patterns. Different conversation patterns are not output in a fixed order, but are randomly selected and output by the control section 31 .

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the toy 1. FIG. Note that the left side of the flowchart shows a time axis along which time flows downward, with the timing of sound output corresponding to each step corresponding to the flow.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the player starts an interphone game in which the player visits a predetermined house, step 1 (S1) is executed in which the player presses the pressing portion 20. FIG. As a result, the bell will sound when you visit. For example, the first sound (C1) of "ping-pong" is output from the speaker 32, and the interphone game is started.

Next, after a first predetermined time (t1) has elapsed from the output of the first sound (C1), a second sound (C2), which is a first response voice such as "Hello" or "Hello, what is it?", is output. step 2 (S2) is executed. As a result, the player who is the visitor and the visitor face each other using the interphone, and the player communicates the necessary requirements such as the reason for the visit.

After the passage of the second predetermined time (t2) after the player outputs the second sound (C2), for example, " The matter is a bit..." is executed in step 3 (S3) in which the third sound (C3), which is the second response sound, is output. Here, the second sound (C2) and the third sound (C3) are calling sounds (response sounds) for the person who pressed the pressing part 20, and are sounds imitating the voice of the same person. In the state of step 3 (S3), the interphone game is completed, and the power is turned off after a predetermined time.

Further, when the pressing portion 20 is pressed while the sound output portion 30 is outputting the first sound (C1), the second sound (C2), or the third sound (C3), this pressing causes a further first sound to be generated. It is controlled so as not to output sound (C1).

The timing of sound output will be described.
First, the game is started by the first sound (C1) of the call bell, which sounds at the same time when the pressing part 20 is pressed. The output of the second sound (C2) (output start time of the second sound (C2)) is set after the first predetermined time (t1) set to, for example, about 7 seconds has elapsed from the first sound (C1). It is The first predetermined time (t1) is a time assumed as an action time (moving distance) from when the first sound (C1) of the doorbell sounds until the householder goes to the intercom. The time setting from the start of output of the first sound (C1) to the start of output of the second sound (C2) is relatively long, so that the realistic movements of people in the house are recalled.

After that, as the second response voice, the third sound (C3) is output after the second predetermined time (t2) has elapsed after the output of the second sound (C2). This second predetermined time (t2) is set to, for example, about 3 seconds, and is controlled to be shorter than the first predetermined time (t1). This is because the second response voice is a conversation after the householder comes to the intercom, and it does not take much time from the first response voice. In this way, the second predetermined time (t2) from when the second sound (C2) is output until when the third sound (C3) is output is controlled to be a short time, and the time setting is realistic. there is

Also, the output time (C3t) of the third sound (C3) is controlled to be longer than the output time (C2t) of the second sound (C2). That is, compared to the second sound (C2), such as a simple reply, the sound output time of the third sound (C3) when entering the content of conversation is set to be longer, and the time setting is realistic. ing.

(Modification 1)
FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of a modification of the body portion 10 of the toy 1. FIG.
In the toy 1 shown in FIG. 9, the body portion 10 differs from the one described above in the shape of the panel portion 12, the shape of the pressing portion 20, and the like. In this case, the panel section 12 has a portion provided with a slit opening 10h on the left side in FIG. 9(a), and a small circular perforated opening 26 is formed on the right side. For example, a speaker 32 is arranged corresponding to the portion of the slit opening 10h, and a microphone corresponding to the porous opening 26 is provided. Also, the energizing ramp portion 25 is arranged above the porous opening 26 , and the pressing portion 20 is provided below the porous opening 26 . Further, the pressing portion 20 has a shape in which the pressing surface 20s protrudes in a spherical shape, and the pressing surface 20s itself is configured as an indicating shape 20i that indicates pressing.

(Modification 2)
10A and 10B are diagrams showing a modification of the pressing portion 20 of the toy 1. FIG.
The pressing portion 20 shown in FIG. 10A has a circular shape when viewed from the front, as in the case shown in FIG. However, the pressing surface 20s is configured to be spherically recessed inward from the outer edge of the circumference thereof. Further, the pressing surface 20s is provided with three protrusions (recesses) to form an indicating shape 20i.

The pressing portion 20 shown in FIG. 10(b) is configured in a rectangular shape that is slightly elongated in the vertical direction when viewed from the front. The pressing surface 20s is recessed or protruded, and is provided with an indication pattern 20i in the form of a musical note as an indication pattern.

As described above, in the toy 1 of the present embodiment, when the pressing portion 20 is pressed, the first onomatopoeic sound (C1) is output, and the pressing operation can produce the start of sound output. For example, in an intercom, it becomes a doorbell. In addition, since it is set to have a first predetermined time (t1) from the output of the first sound (C1) to the output of the second sound (C2) of the voice, for example, the first sound ( From the output of C1) to the utterance of the second sound (C2), which is the response of people in the house, it is possible to create an effect reminiscent of a person's actions, for example, movement to a position where they can respond.

In addition, in the toy 1 of the present embodiment, the first sound (C1) is a single onomatopoeic sound that can be imagined as an intercom doorbell, and the second sound (C2) has a plurality of different sounds, so that the response voice is diversified. can do. In addition, by randomly selecting the second sound (C2), it is possible to enjoy the sound output of the sound output toy 1 with no predictability of the conversation pattern.

In the toy 1 of the present embodiment, by outputting the second sound (C2) and the third sound (C3) with the same sound quality, it is possible to accurately produce a call to the person who presses the pressing part 20 of the interphone. .

In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second predetermined time t2 of the second sound C2 is controlled to be shorter than the first predetermined time t1, so the third sound C3 is produced relatively quickly. , the person on the answering side can create an effect that evokes the state of being in front of the intercom transponder.

In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the output time (C3t) of the third sound (C3) is controlled in the sound output unit 30 to be longer than the output time (C2t) of the second sound (C2). As a result, compared to the second sound (C2) of a mere reply, which is the first voice of the responder, it is possible to insert a corresponding word for errands, which is the second voice, and to produce the progress of the conversation content. can.

In the toy 1 of the present embodiment, while the sound output unit 30 is outputting the first sound (C1), the second sound (C2), or the third sound (C3), even if the pressing unit 20 is pressed, further By controlling so as not to output the first sound (C1), it is possible to avoid returning to the conversation start point from the middle of the conversation, so that the intercom conversation production can be maintained in a natural state and can be performed smoothly. .

In addition, in the toy 1 of the present embodiment, the body portion 10 has a rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and the panel portion 12 constituting the front portion 10f has a plurality of slit openings 10h. It is possible to produce the shape of the intercom coming out from. In addition, the front part 10f is provided with a part imitating the imaging part, and the pressing part 20 and parts imitating the imaging part are provided at positions not adjacent to each other, so that the intercom shape presentation can be made more suitable. In addition, since the pressing portion 20 is provided adjacent to the edge portion 10e of the front portion 10f of the main body portion 10, the intercom shape presentation can be made more suitable. Furthermore, since the pressing part 20 is colored in a different color (second color) from the color (first color) of the panel part 12, the operation position can be made clearer, and the effect of being an intercom is achieved. can be raised.

In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the recess 20d on the front surface of the pressing surface 20s is formed with an indication pattern or an indication shape 20i such as an indication projection indicating that the recess 20d is a portion to be pressed. , The shape is produced as an intercom, and the shape is easy to operate by pressing.

According to the toy 1 of the present embodiment, since the plane portion 13r is formed on the main body portion 10, the plane portion 13r can be easily installed so as to correspond to the mounting surface 50. Further, when the plane portion 13r is formed on the pedestal 13, the main body 10 can be installed with a distance corresponding to the thickness of the pedestal 13 from the mounting surface 50, and the main body 10 can be attached to another article. Easy to install. For example, the main body 10 can be easily provided with a magnet 10m or the like on the back side, and can be easily attached to a wall surface having magnetism by magnetic force.

According to the toy 1 of the present embodiment, the speaker 32 has a large area corresponding to 40% or more of the area of the front portion 10f of the main body 10. As 1, the speaker 32 is large, and the performance can be improved by ensuring good sound quality as well as volume.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention can be appropriately modified within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the first embodiment, the flat portion 13r is provided on the pedestal 13, but the flat portion 13r may be provided on the rear surface of the main body 10 without the pedestal 13. FIG.
Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the pressing portion 20 is configured to function as a power switch for the sound output portion 30, but a power switch for the toy 1 may be provided separately.
Further, in the above embodiment, the control is performed so that the conversation ends at the third sound (C3), but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. You can do it.

1 sound output toy 10 main unit 15 camera unit (parts)
10e edge portion 10f front portion 10h slit opening (slit shape)
12 Panel portion 13 Base 13r Plane portion 20 Pressing portion 20d Recess 20i Indication shape (indication pattern or indication projection)
30 Sound output unit 32 Speaker 50 Placement surface C1 First sound C2 Second sound C3 Third sound C2t Second sound output time C3t Third sound output time t1 First predetermined time t2 Second predetermined time

Claims

A sound output toy that outputs sound by a predetermined operation,
a main body;
a pressing portion provided on the main body;
a sound output unit provided in the main body,
The sound output unit outputs a first sound in response to the pressing of the pressing unit, and outputs a second sound after a first predetermined time has elapsed from the output of the first sound,
wherein the first sound is an onomatopoeia and the second sound is speech;
Sound output toy.
A sound output toy according to claim 1,
The sound output unit outputs a single sound as the first sound, and selects and outputs any one sound from a plurality of different sounds as the second sound.
Sound output toy.
The sound output toy according to claim 1 or 2,
The sound output unit randomly selects and outputs one of a plurality of different sounds as the second sound.
Sound output toy.
A sound output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The sound output unit outputs a third sound after a second predetermined time has elapsed from the output of the second sound,
wherein the third sound is a voice;
Sound output toy.
A sound output toy according to claim 4,
The second sound and the third sound output by the sound output unit are calling sounds for a person who presses the pressing unit.
Sound output toy.
A sound output toy according to claim 4 or 5,
The second sound and the third sound output by the sound output unit are sounds imitating the voice of the same person,
Sound output toy.
The sound output toy according to any one of claims 4 to 6,
The second predetermined time is controlled to be shorter than the first predetermined time,
Sound output toy.
A sound output toy according to any one of claims 4 to 7,
The output time of the third sound output by the sound output unit is controlled to be longer than the output time of the second sound.
Sound output toy.
The sound output toy according to any one of claims 4 to 8,
By pressing the pressing unit while the sound output unit is outputting the first sound, the second sound, or the third sound, it is controlled so as not to output the further first sound.
Sound output toy.
A sound output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The main body has a rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and has a panel part at least partially formed in a slit shape,
The sound output unit is covered with the panel unit,
Sound output toy.
A sound output toy according to claim 10,
The pressing portion is provided adjacent to the edge of the front portion of the main body,
Sound output toy.
A sound output toy according to claim 10 or 11,
The pressing portion has a recess formed in the pressing surface,
An indication pattern or an indication projection indicating that it is the pressing portion is formed in the recess,
Sound output toy.
A sound output toy according to any one of claims 10 to 12,
The panel portion is formed of a first color, and the pressing portion is formed of a second color different from the first color,
Sound output toy.
A sound output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The body portion has a flat portion that can be placed on the placement surface in a normal use state,
Sound output toy.
15. A sound output toy according to claim 14,
The planar portion is formed on a pedestal provided on one end side of the main body,
Sound output toy.
A sound output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 15,
In the normal use state, the main body part is provided with a part imitating an imaging part on the front part,
Sound output toy.
17. A sound output toy according to claim 16,
The parts imitating the pressing part and the imaging part are provided at positions that are not adjacent to each other in the main body part,
Sound output toy.
A sound output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 17,
A magnet is provided on the back side of the main body in normal use,
Sound output toy.
A sound output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 18,
The speaker of the sound output unit is provided in the main body corresponding to the front part of the main body, and has a corresponding area of 40% or more with respect to the area of the front part.
Sound output toy.