JP2005308875A - Information retrieval system, information retrieval method, recording medium, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system wherein audio information for outputting voices corresponding to desired visual information can be easily retrieved at a lower cost. <P>SOLUTION: A reader 53 receives an ID number for identifying each card transmitted from an RFID provided to each of the cards connected together with a ring. An audio reproduction/recording device 43, according to correlation information indicating the correlation between the ID number and the name of audio information for specifying the audio information for outputting the voices corresponding to the characters written on the card, retrieves the name of audio information correlated with the received identification information. The audio reproduction/recording device 43, on the basis of the retrieved name of audio information, reads previously recorded audio information. This invention can be applied to a learning system for learning a language. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an information search system, an information search method, a recording medium, and a program, and in particular, an information search system, an information search method, a recording medium, and a recording medium that can easily read out voice information for outputting a desired voice. Regarding the program.

  Various types of devices are used to learn a language. For example, an electronic device having a word book function for inputting a word that the user wants to learn to the device and displaying the input word is used.

  Built-in RAM (Random Access Memory), displays a voice waveform on the display screen, and adds space to the voice waveform while visually observing the voice waveform on a player with a display screen and operation panel that digitally displays the voice data In addition, there is a language hearing device that extracts a speech waveform of a word that cannot be heard, and processes the speech waveform to produce a speech that can be heard by a first learner (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, a dictionary in which a bar code, which is voice information of the word, is written in the vicinity of the phonetic symbol of the word, a bar code reading unit for reading the voice information from the bar code of the dictionary, and the pronunciation of the word from the voice information. A voice synthesis output unit for synthesizing and outputting, a spelling conversion display unit for creating a character string of words from the voice information and displaying it on the character display, and sequentially storing the read voice information by operation from the storage operation unit There is a word learning device composed of storage means for reading arbitrarily (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

  Furthermore, the input means inputs only the first language required by the user, the portion required by the user of the pronunciation, and the accent at the positions corresponding to the characters of the first language, and the user needs Enter the translated words in the second language, store them on the disk of the storage means, save them, search the retrieved contents by the retrieving means, display them on the display means, and select only the translated words in the second language to be hidden In some cases, the user can easily confirm whether or not it is memorized (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

  Furthermore, there is an electronic dictionary system in which, for example, “tower” is searched and displayed as an arbitrary headword in a normal operation, and an input operation selection screen is displayed by pressing an input operation button on the display screen (for example, Patent Document 4). reference). In this electronic dictionary system, if, for example, image input is selected from voice input, handwriting input, key input, and image input, and the capture button is pressed after connecting to a digital camera, an image data medium, the Internet, etc. When the image data is captured and displayed and registered with the registration button, the screen returns to the first search entry word display screen, and a camera icon is displayed on the upper right of the screen. When the registered data is a voice input, a speaker icon is displayed. When the registered data is a handwritten input, a handwritten icon is displayed. When the registered data is a key input, a key icon is displayed. When the icon is pressed, registered data (supplementary data) is output as voice, handwritten display, character, or image.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-5154

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-113180

JP 2003-114888 A

JP 2002-207754 A

  In the conventional paper word book, the answer can be confirmed only by visual information. Inexpensive systems cannot easily record pronunciation and voicing inflections.

  In the conventional electronic word book, it is necessary to operate a key in the electronic word book for a word to be learned by oneself, and it takes time to input the word.

  Word learning devices that are electronic devices are expensive, and care must be taken in handling and carrying such word learning devices. For example, when taking out such a word learning device when going out, the same handling as that of an electronic precision device is necessary, and the handling is complicated.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily search audio information for outputting audio corresponding to desired visual information with a cheaper system. Furthermore, it is possible to easily output audio corresponding to desired visual information based on the search result.

  An information search system according to the present invention includes a transmitting unit that transmits identification information for identifying individual cards, a receiving unit that receives identification information, and a card, which are provided in each of the cards connected by the connecting unit. The association information indicating the association between the identification information and the voice identification information for identifying the voice information for outputting the voice corresponding to the character or image described in the above, and received from the previously recorded association information It includes a search means for searching for voice specific information associated with information, and a read means for reading out voice information recorded in advance based on the searched voice specific information.

  The information search system can further include an output means for outputting a voice corresponding to a character or an image written on the card based on the read voice information.

  The connecting means can connect the cards detachably.

  The information retrieval system associates and associates a generating means for generating sound information for outputting sound corresponding to a character or an image described on a card, sound specifying information for specifying the generated sound information, and identification information. Generation means for generating information, first recording control means for controlling recording of audio information, and second recording control means for controlling recording of association information can be further provided.

  The information search method of the present invention includes transmission means for transmitting identification information for identifying individual cards, and reception means for receiving identification information, which are provided on each of the cards connected by the connection means. An information search method for an information search system, which is association information indicating an association between identification information and voice identification information for identifying voice information for outputting voice corresponding to a character or image written on a card, A retrieval step for retrieving voice identification information associated with the received identification information from association information recorded in advance; and a reading step for reading out voice information recorded in advance based on the retrieved voice identification information; It is characterized by including.

  The recording medium program of the present invention comprises a transmitting means for transmitting identification information for identifying individual cards, and a receiving means for receiving the identification information provided in each of the cards connected by the connecting means. An information search processing program of an information search system including association information indicating an association between voice identification information for identifying voice information for outputting voice corresponding to a character or image written on a card and identification information A search step for searching for voice identification information associated with received identification information from association information recorded in advance, and voice information recorded in advance based on the searched voice identification information. And a reading step of reading.

  The program of the present invention is an information search including transmission means for transmitting identification information for identifying individual cards, and reception means for receiving identification information, provided on each of the cards connected by the connection means. A program for causing a computer of the system to perform an information search process, which indicates an association between voice identification information for identifying voice information for outputting voice corresponding to characters or images written on a card and identification information A search step for searching for voice identification information associated with the received identification information from association information recorded in advance, and voice information recorded in advance based on the searched voice identification information And a reading step of reading out.

  In the information search system, the information search method, the recording medium, and the program of the present invention, the voice specifying information for specifying the voice information for outputting the voice corresponding to the character or the image described on the card, and the received individual Is the association information indicating the association with the identification information for identifying the card, and the voice identification information associated with the received identification information is retrieved from the association information recorded in advance, and the retrieved voice identification Based on the information, prerecorded audio information is read out.

  According to the present invention, information can be confirmed visually. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily search for audio information for outputting audio corresponding to desired visual information with a cheaper system.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. The correspondence relationship between the invention described in this specification and the embodiments of the invention is exemplified as follows. This description is intended to confirm that the embodiments supporting the invention described in this specification are described in this specification. Therefore, although there is an embodiment which is described in the embodiment of the invention but is not described here as corresponding to the invention, it means that the embodiment is not It does not mean that it does not correspond to the invention. Conversely, even if an embodiment is described herein as corresponding to an invention, that means that the embodiment does not correspond to an invention other than the invention. Absent.

  Further, this description does not mean all the inventions described in this specification. In other words, this description is for the invention described in the present specification, which is not claimed in this application, that is, for the invention that will be applied for in the future or that will appear and be added by amendment. It does not deny existence.

  According to the present invention, an information retrieval system is provided. This information retrieval system is an identification for identifying individual cards provided in each of the cards (for example, the card 11-1 in FIG. 1) connected by the connecting means (for example, the ring 12 in FIG. 1). Transmission means (for example, RFID 21-1 in FIG. 1) for transmitting information (for example, an ID number), reception means (for example, reader 53 in FIG. 3) for receiving identification information, and characters or images written on the card Voice specifying information (for example, the name of the voice information 171-1 shown in FIG. 8) and identification information for specifying voice information (for example, the voice information 171-1 shown in FIG. 8) for outputting the voice corresponding to And the voice information associated with the received identification information from the association information recorded in advance (for example, association information 191-1 shown in FIG. 9). Search means for searching for information (for example, the voice information name search unit 153 in FIG. 7) and reading means for reading out voice information recorded in advance based on the searched voice identification information (for example, voice information in FIG. 7). A reading unit 154).

  The information search system can further include output means (for example, the input / output interface 95 in FIG. 5) that outputs sound corresponding to characters or images written on the card based on the read sound information.

  The connecting means can connect the cards detachably.

  The information search system specifies generation means (for example, the voice information acquisition unit 155 in FIG. 7) for generating voice information for outputting voice corresponding to characters or images described on the card, and the generated voice information. A generation unit (for example, the association processing unit 156 in FIG. 7) that associates the voice identification information and the identification information to generate association information, and a first recording control unit (for example, in FIG. 7) that controls recording of the voice information. The audio information database 151) and second recording control means (for example, the association information database 152 in FIG. 7) for controlling the recording of the association information can be further provided.

  According to the present invention, an information search method is provided. This information search method is an identification for identifying individual cards provided in each of the cards (for example, the card 11-1 in FIG. 1) connected by the connecting means (for example, the ring 12 in FIG. 1). Information search method of information search system including transmission means (for example, RFID 21-1 in FIG. 1) for transmitting information (for example, ID number) and reception means (for example, reader 53 in FIG. 3) for receiving identification information The voice specifying information (for example, shown in FIG. 8) for specifying the voice information (for example, the voice information 171-1 shown in FIG. 8) for outputting the voice corresponding to the character or the image described on the card. (Name of the voice information 171-1) to be associated with the identification information (for example, the association information 191-1 shown in FIG. 9), which is received from the pre-recorded association information. A search step (for example, the process of step S13 in FIG. 10) for searching for voice specific information associated with the identified identification information, and a read step for reading prerecorded voice information based on the searched voice specific information (For example, the process of step S14 in FIG. 10).

  According to the present invention, a program is provided. This program includes identification information (for identifying individual cards) provided on each of the cards (for example, the card 11-1 in FIG. 1) connected by the connecting means (for example, the ring 12 in FIG. 1). For example, an information retrieval system including a transmission means (for example, RFID 21-1 in FIG. 1) for transmitting an ID number and a reception means (for example, the reader 53 in FIG. 3) for receiving identification information is searched for information. A program for performing processing, and voice specification information (for example, voice information 171-1 shown in FIG. 8) for outputting voice corresponding to characters or images written on the card , Which is association information (for example, association information 191-1 shown in FIG. 9) indicating the association between the identification information and the voice information 171-1 shown in FIG. A search step (for example, the process of step S13 in FIG. 10) for searching for voice identification information associated with the received identification information from the recorded association information, and recording in advance based on the searched voice identification information A read step (for example, the process of step S14 in FIG. 10) for reading out the audio information.

  This program can be recorded on a recording medium (for example, the magneto-optical disk 111 in FIG. 5).

  Hereinafter, a learning system according to the present invention as an example of an information search system will be described.

  1 to 3 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a learning system according to the present invention. 1 and 2 are diagrams showing a form of a word book that constitutes a learning system.

  The word book 1 includes cards 11-1 to 11-5 and a ring 12.

  Each of the cards 11-1 to 11-5 is made of paper having a predetermined thickness and a size suitable for describing words. For example, one Japanese word is written on one surface of the card 11-1. On the other side of the card 11-1, a Chinese translation (word) of the Japanese word described on the one side is written, and the Chinese phonetic symbol of the Chinese word is further displayed. Has been described.

以下、この明細書において、上記のイメージに示される中国語の単語を「ニーハオ」と記載する。 Below, the image of an example of the Chinese word described in the other side of the card | curd 11-1 is shown.

Hereinafter, in this specification, the Chinese word shown in the above image is referred to as “nihao”.

  On one side of the card 11-1, for example, is a word of Japanese "Hello" is described. On the other surface of the card 11-1, a Chinese translation of "Hello" is described on one surface thereof, is described words one Chinese "Nihao", further, the "Nihao" Chinese phonetic symbols are listed.

  Similarly, Japanese words are written on one side of each of the cards 11-2 to 11-5, and the other side of each of the cards 11-2 to 11-5 has one of the cards. The translation of the Japanese word written on the screen in Chinese and its pronunciation symbol are described.

  Here, the Chinese phonetic symbols described on the other surface of the cards 11-1 to 11-5 are so-called pinyin indicating Chinese pronunciation and utterance inflection.

  An RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) 21-1 is bonded to the card 11-1. Although illustration is omitted, the RFIDs 21-2 to 21-5 are bonded to the cards 11-2 to 11-5, respectively. For example, each of the reading surfaces of RFID 21-1 to RFID 21-5 (the surface on the side close to the reader to be described later) describes the translated words in Chinese and their phonetic symbols of each of cards 11-1 to 11-5. Each of the RFIDs 21-1 to 21-5 is bonded to each of the cards 11-1 to 11-5 so as to coincide with the other surface.

  In other words, each of the RFIDs 21-1 to 21-5 is read so that the reading surfaces of the RFIDs 21-1 to 21-5 coincide with the surfaces describing the respective answers of the cards 11-1 to 11-5. The cards 11-1 to 11-5 are adhered to each of the cards 11-1 to 11-5.

  The RFID 21-1 to RFID 21-5 store a unique ID number in a built-in semiconductor memory, read the ID number from the semiconductor memory, and read out the ID number by short-range communication via an induction electromagnetic field or radio wave. Send. The ID number is an example of identification information for identifying each of the cards 11-1 to 11-5.

  For example, the ID number stored in the RFID 21-1 is identification information for identifying the card 11-1, and the value thereof is 0001. For example, the ID number stored in the RFID 21-2 is identification information for identifying the card 11-2, and the value thereof is 0002. For example, the ID number stored in the RFID 21-3 is identification information for identifying the card 11-3, and its value is 0003.

  The cards 11-2 to 11-5 are detachably connected by a ring 12. The ring 12 can be opened by the user. The user opens the ring 12 and adds a card, removes any of the cards 11-2 to 11-5, or arbitrarily selects the cards 11-2 to 11-5 connected by the ring 12. Can be selected.

  Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish the cards 11-2 to 11-5 individually, they are simply referred to as cards 11. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish RFID 21-1 to RFID 21-5 from each other, they are simply referred to as RFID 21.

  The user can connect a desired number of cards 11 by the ring 12.

  Although the RFID 21 has been described as being bonded to the card 11, it is sufficient that the RFID 21 is fixed to the card 11. For example, the RFID 21 may be fixed to the card 11 by sandwiching (embedding) the RFID 21 in one card 11.

  In addition, the user may be able to freely describe characters or images that the user wants to learn on the card 11.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the form of a headphone with a microphone, a control clip, and an audio reproduction recording apparatus that constitute the learning system.

  A headphone 41 with a microphone is connected to a control clip 42, and the control clip 42 is connected to an audio reproduction recording device 43. The microphone-equipped headphone 41 is connected to an audio reproduction / recording device 43 via a control clip 42.

  The microphone-equipped headphone 41 includes a loudspeaker 51 and a microphone 52. The loudspeaker 51 outputs audio based on the audio signal supplied from the audio reproduction recording device 43 via the control clip 42. The microphone 52 acquires the voice uttered by the user, and supplies the acquired voice signal to the voice reproduction / recording apparatus 43 via the control clip 42.

  The control clip 42 is a so-called remote controller that can be fixed with a clothes pocket or the like interposed therebetween. The control clip 42 is provided with a reader 53 that reads an ID number from the RFID 21. The control clip 42 is provided with a volume adjustment volume 54 and a recording start switch 55. Further, although not shown, the control clip 42 includes buttons, switches, a display device, and the like necessary for various operations of the audio reproduction recording device 43.

  When the RFID 21 adhered to the card 11 is brought closer by the user, the reader 53 reads the ID number from the approached RFID 21. The reader 53 supplies the read ID number to the audio reproduction recording device 43.

  When the volume control volume 54 is operated by the user, the volume control volume 54 supplies a signal for adjusting the volume to the audio reproduction recording device 43. When a signal for adjusting the sound volume is transmitted from the control clip 42, the sound reproducing / recording device 43, based on the signal for adjusting, the level of the sound signal supplied to the loudspeaker 51 of the headphone 41 with the microphone ( (Gain) is adjusted, and the volume of the sound output from the loudspeaker 51 is adjusted.

  When pressed by the user, the recording start switch 55 supplies a recording start / stop signal for starting recording of sound or stopping recording of sound to the sound reproduction recording device 43. When a recording start / stop signal is transmitted from the control clip 42, the audio playback / recording device 43 starts recording audio when no audio is recorded, and stops recording audio when audio is recorded. To do.

  The audio reproduction recording device 43 records audio information in advance. For example, the voice reproduction recording device 43 records voice information for outputting a voice corresponding to a Chinese word written on the card 11 in advance.

  In addition, the audio reproduction recording device 43 records in advance association information indicating the association between the audio specifying information specifying the audio information and the identification information. For example, the audio reproduction recording device 43 records in advance association information indicating an association between the name of audio information that is an example of audio specifying information that specifies audio information and an ID number that is an example of identification information.

  The audio reproduction recording device 43 is configured to be portable (can be carried) like a portable MD (Mini-Disc) (trademark) player (recorder), for example. By doing so, the user can learn using the learning system while carrying the learning system. Unlike conventional devices, there is no need to pay attention to handling, and a configuration that is easy to prevent failure can be achieved.

  When playing back audio, the audio playback recording device 43 receives the ID number read from the RFID 21 by the reader 53 of the control clip 42 from the control clip 42 and transmits it from the pre-recorded association information. Search for the name of the audio information associated with the specified ID number. And the audio | voice reproduction | regeneration recording device 43 reads the audio | voice information currently recorded based on the name of the searched audio | voice information.

  Since the name of the voice information is information for identifying the voice information, it can be said that the voice information and the ID number are associated with each other.

  The audio reproduction recording device 43 generates an audio signal by decoding the read audio information, and supplies the generated audio signal to the headphone 41 with the microphone via the control clip 42. The headphone 41 with the microphone outputs sound based on the sound signal supplied from the sound reproduction recording device 43 via the control clip 42.

  As described above, when the RFID 21 adhered to the card 11 is brought close to the reader 53 by the user, the sound corresponding to the Chinese word written on the card 11 is output from the headphone 41 with the microphone.

  Since the audio reproduction recording device 43 records audio information, the RFID 21 need only store the ID number. Therefore, compared with the case where the RFID stores voice information, the storage capacity of the RFID 21 can be made smaller, and the learning system can be realized with the RFID 21 that is cheaper and has a smaller physical volume.

  Further, the audio reproducing / recording device 43 can record audio information on a cheaper recording medium (for example, a magneto-optical disk described later) as compared with the RFID 21 if the storage capacity is the same. A learning system can be realized.

  Furthermore, the sound reproduction recording device 43 generates sound information for outputting the sound acquired by the microphone 52 based on the sound signal of the sound acquired by the microphone 52 of the headphone 41 with the microphone, and generates the generated sound. Record information. When recording audio information, the ID number read from the RFID 21 by the reader 53 of the control clip 42 is transmitted from the control clip 42, as will be described later. Is associated with the ID number to generate association information indicating the association between the name of the voice information and the ID number.

  The audio reproduction recording device 43 records association information.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the RFID 21.

  The RFID 21 includes an antenna 71, a power generation unit 72, a modulation unit 73, an oscillation circuit 74, a demodulation unit 75, an SPU (Signal Processing Unit) 76, a bus 77, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 78, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 79. It is comprised so that it may contain.

  The antenna 71 receives a request signal for requesting transmission of an ID number transmitted from the reader 53, and supplies the received request signal to the demodulator 75. The antenna 71 transmits the ID number supplied from the modulation unit 73 to the reader 53 via wireless communication. That is, for example, the antenna 71 radiates a radio wave for transmitting the ID number supplied from the modulation unit 73. In the antenna 71, resonance occurs due to a radio wave having a predetermined frequency radiated from the reader 53, and an electromotive force is generated.

  The power generation unit 72 generates DC power based on the AC electromotive force generated in the antenna 71 and supplies the generated DC power to each part of the RFID 21. Instead of the power generation unit 72, a battery may be built in, and the built-in battery may supply power to each part of the RFID 21.

  The modulation unit 73 generates a carrier wave based on a clock signal having a predetermined frequency supplied from the oscillation circuit 74. The modulation unit 73 generates a modulated ID number by modulating the ID number supplied from the SPU 76 by a predetermined method based on the carrier wave, and supplies the modulated ID number to the antenna 71. For example, the modulation unit 73 further performs ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying) modulation on the ID number encoded by the Manchester encoding method supplied from the SPU 76, and transmits the modulated ID number to the reader 53 via the antenna 71. To do.

  For example, the modulation unit 73 turns on / off a predetermined switching element (not shown), for example, corresponding to the ID number supplied from the SPU 76, and only when the switching element is in the on state, By connecting the load to the antenna 71 in parallel, the load of the antenna 71 is varied. The ASK-modulated ID number is transmitted to the reader 53 via the antenna 71 due to a change in the load of the antenna 71 (the terminal voltage of the antenna 121 of the reader 53 is changed) (load switching method).

  The oscillation circuit 74 generates a clock signal having the same frequency as the request signal received by the antenna 71, and supplies the generated clock signal to the modulation unit 73. For example, the oscillation circuit 74 includes a PLL (Phase Locked Loop) circuit, and generates a clock signal having the same frequency as the clock frequency of the request signal.

  The demodulation unit 75 demodulates the request signal supplied from the antenna 71 by a demodulation method corresponding to the modulation method of the modulation unit 122 (described later with reference to FIG. 6) of the reader 53, and sends the demodulated request signal to the SPU 76. Supply. For example, the demodulator 75 detects and demodulates the request signal, which is an ASK modulated wave received via the antenna 71, and outputs the demodulated request signal to the SPU 76.

  The SPU 76 decodes the request signal supplied from the demodulator 75 by a predetermined method, and supplies the decoded request signal to the CPU 78. The SPU 76 encodes the ID number supplied from the CPU 78 by a predetermined encoding method, and supplies the encoded ID number to the modulation unit 73. For example, when the data demodulated by the demodulator 75 is encoded by the Manchester encoding method, the SPU 76 decodes the data (decodes the Manchester code) based on a clock signal supplied from a PLL circuit (not shown). And the decoded data is supplied to the CPU 78. For example, the SPU 76 encodes the ID number supplied from the CPU 78 using the Manchester encoding method, and supplies the ID number encoded using the Manchester encoding method to the modulation unit 73.

  The CPU 78 executes various processes in accordance with programs stored in the ROM 79. For example, the CPU 78 reads (acquires) an ID number stored in advance in the ROM 79 of the CPU 78 based on the request signal supplied from the SPU 76, and supplies the acquired ID number to the SPU 76 via the bus 77.

  The ROM 79 stores programs executed by the CPU 78 and various data. The ROM 79 stores in advance an ID number for identifying the card 11 to which the RFID 21 is bonded. The ROM 79 may be a non-volatile memory such as a mask ROM, flash memory, EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), or EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory).

  The SPU 76, the CPU 78, and the ROM 79 are connected to each other via a bus 77.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the audio reproduction recording device 43.

  The audio reproduction recording device 43 is configured to include a CPU 91, a ROM 92, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 93, a bus 94, an input / output interface 95, an input unit 96, an output unit 97, and a drive 98.

  The CPU 91 executes various processes according to a program stored in the ROM 92 or a program loaded from the drive 98 and stored in the RAM 93. The CPU 91 controls the entire audio playback / recording apparatus 43.

  The ROM 92 stores programs executed by the CPU 91 or fixed parameters. The RAM 93 appropriately stores programs executed by the CPU 91 and data necessary for executing the programs. The CPU 91, the ROM 92, and the RAM 93 are connected to each other by a bus 94.

  An input / output interface 95 is also connected to the CPU 91 via the bus 94. The input / output interface 95 includes an input unit 96 including buttons and switches, a display such as a liquid crystal display device or an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, an output unit 97 including a loudspeaker, a lamp, and the like, for example, an MD (Mini-Disc ) (Trademark) or other drive 98 for driving the magneto-optical disk 111 and the control clip 42 are connected. The CPU 91 executes various processes on the command input from the input unit 96 or the command or data transmitted from the attached control clip 42.

  Based on the data supplied from the CPU 91, the output unit 97 connected to the input / output interface 95 displays an image or outputs sound, and further emits light.

  The drive 98 drives, for example, the mounted magneto-optical disk 111 and reads various data or programs recorded on the mounted magneto-optical disk 111. The drive 98 supplies various data or programs read from the mounted magneto-optical disk 111 to the CPU 91 or RAM 93. The magneto-optical disk 111 records programs executed by the CPU 91 and various data. For example, the magneto-optical disk 111 records audio information or association information.

  The drive 98 is not limited to the magneto-optical disk 111 and may drive a so-called removable medium such as an optical disk or a magnetic disk. Further, a hard disk drive or the like may be provided in place of the drive 98.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the reader 53.

  The reader 53 is configured to include an antenna 121, a modulation unit 122, an oscillation circuit 123, a demodulation unit 124, an SPU 125, a bus 126, a CPU 127, a ROM 128, a RAM 129, and an input / output interface 130.

  The antenna 121 transmits the request signal supplied from the modulation unit 122 to the RFID 21 via wireless communication. That is, for example, the antenna 121 radiates a radio wave for transmitting a request signal supplied from the modulation unit 122. The antenna 121 receives the ID number transmitted from the RFID 21 and supplies the received ID number to the demodulation unit 124.

  The modulation unit 122 generates a carrier wave based on a clock signal having a predetermined frequency supplied from the oscillation circuit 123. The modulation unit 122 generates a modulated request signal by modulating the request signal supplied from the SPU 125 by a predetermined method based on the carrier wave, and supplies the modulated request signal to the antenna 121. For example, the modulation unit 122 generates a modulated request signal by changing the phase of the carrier wave or the amplitude of the carrier wave based on the request signal supplied from the SPU 125.

  More specifically, for example, the modulation unit 122 performs ASK modulation on data supplied from the SPU 125 using a clock signal having a frequency of 13.56 MHz supplied from the oscillation circuit 123 as a carrier wave, and converts the generated modulation wave into an electromagnetic wave. As shown in FIG.

  The oscillation circuit 123 generates a reference clock signal having a predetermined frequency, and supplies the generated clock signal to the modulation unit 122.

  The demodulation unit 124 demodulates the modulated ID number supplied from the antenna 121 by a demodulation method corresponding to the modulation method of the modulation unit 73, and supplies the demodulated ID number to the SPU 125. For example, the demodulation unit 124 demodulates a modulated wave (ASK modulated wave) acquired via the antenna 121 and outputs the demodulated data to the SPU 125.

  The SPU 125 encodes the request signal supplied from the CPU 127 by a predetermined method, and supplies the encoded request signal to the modulation unit 122. Further, the SPU 125 decodes the ID number supplied from the demodulation unit 124 by a decoding method corresponding to the ID number encoding method, and supplies the decoded ID number to the CPU 127.

  For example, when the data from the RFID 21 is supplied from the demodulation unit 124, the SPU 125 performs a decoding process such as Manchester encoding on the data, and the acquired data is transmitted via the bus 126. It supplies to CPU127. In addition, when a request signal to be transmitted to the RFID 21 is supplied via the bus 126, the SPU 125 performs a decoding process such as Manchester encoding on the request signal, and outputs a signal obtained thereby to the modulation unit 122. To do.

  The bus 126, the CPU 127, the ROM 128, the RAM 129, and the input / output interface 130 are made up of general-purpose embedded microprocessors or dedicated ICs. The CPU 127 executes a program stored in the ROM 128 or the RAM 129 and controls the entire reader 53.

  For example, the CPU 127 generates a request signal for requesting transmission of an ID number, and supplies the generated request signal to the SPU 125. In addition, the CPU 127 acquires the ID number supplied from the SPU 125 and supplies the acquired ID number to the audio reproduction recording device 43 via the input / output interface 130.

  The ROM 128 stores programs executed by the CPU 127 and various data.

  The RAM 129 appropriately stores programs and data executed by the CPU 127. The CPU 127, ROM 128, RAM 129, and SPU 125 are connected to each other via a bus 126.

  An input / output interface 130 is connected to the bus 126. An audio playback / recording device 43 is connected to the input / output interface 130.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of functions realized by the CPU 91 of the audio reproduction recording device 43 that executes the control program.

  The voice information database 151 records voice information for outputting voice corresponding to characters or images written on the card 11.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of audio information recorded in the audio information database 151. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the audio information database 151 records audio information 171-1 to audio information 171-3 for outputting audio.

  For example, the voice information 171-1 is voice information for outputting voice corresponding to characters or images written on the card 11-1. The name of the audio information 171-1 is # 1. The sound information 171-2 is sound information for outputting sound corresponding to the character or image written on the card 11-2. The name of the audio information 171-2 is # 2. The sound information 171-3 is sound information for outputting sound corresponding to the character or image written on the card 11-3. The name of the audio information 171-3 is # 3.

  Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the audio information 171-1 to the audio information 171-3, they are simply referred to as audio information 171.

  The audio information database 151 records an arbitrary number of audio information 171.

  The association information database 152 records association information indicating the association between the name of the audio information specifying the audio information recorded in the audio information database 151 and the ID number.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of association information recorded in the association information database 152. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the association information database 152 is associated information 191-1 through association information 191- that indicates the association between the name of the voice information that identifies the voice information recorded in the voice information database 151 and the ID number. Record 3.

  For example, the association information 191-1 indicates the association between the ID number 0001 and the name of the audio information # 1. The association information 191-2 indicates the association between the ID number 0002 and the name of the audio information # 2. The association information 191-3 indicates the association between the ID number “0003” and the name of the audio information “# 3”.

  Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to individually distinguish the association information 191-1 to the association information 191-3, they are simply referred to as association information 191.

  The association information database 152 records an arbitrary number of association information 191.

  The audio information name search unit 153 searches the association information database 152 for the name of the audio information associated with the ID number transmitted from the reader 53 of the control clip 42. For example, when the association information shown in FIG. 9 is recorded in the association information database 152, the voice information name search unit 153 receives the ID number 0002 from the reader 53 of the control clip 42 when the ID number 0002 is transmitted. Of the association information 191 recorded in the information database 152, the association information 191-2 indicating the association between the ID number 0002 and the name of the audio information # 2 is specified. And the audio | voice information name search part 153 searches the name of the audio | voice information which is # 2 from the correlation information database 152 (association information 191-2).

  The voice information name search unit 153 supplies the name of the searched voice information to the voice information reading unit 154.

  The voice information reading unit 154 reads the voice information based on the name of the searched voice information supplied from the voice information name search unit 153, and outputs the read voice information. For example, when the name of the voice information # 2 is supplied as the name of the searched voice information from the voice information name search unit 153, the voice information reading unit 154 receives the name # 2 from the voice information database 151. The audio information 171-2 is read out. The audio information reading unit 154 outputs the read audio information 171-2 to the headphone 41 with the microphone via the input / output interface 95.

  For example, when the read audio information 171 is encoded, the CPU 91 decodes the read audio information 171 and outputs the audio signal obtained as a result of the decoding to the input / output interface 95 and the control clip 42. To the headphone 41 with a microphone.

  When the recording of the sound information 171 is instructed, the sound information acquisition unit 155 generates the sound information 171 based on the sound signal of the sound acquired by the microphone 52. The voice information acquisition unit 155 gives a predetermined name to the generated voice information 171 and supplies it to the voice information database 151. The audio information database 151 records the audio information 171 supplied from the audio information acquisition unit 155.

  In addition, the voice information acquisition unit 155 supplies the name assigned to the generated voice information 171 to the association processing unit 156.

  When the recording of the audio information 171 is instructed, the association processing unit 156 associates the name of the audio information 171 supplied from the audio information acquisition unit 155 with the ID number transmitted from the reader 53 of the control clip 42. The association information 191 that associates the name of the voice information 171 with the ID number (indicates association) is generated. The association processing unit 156 supplies the generated association information 191 to the association information database 152. The association information database 152 records the association information 191 supplied from the association processing unit 156.

  For example, when the name of the voice information 171 # 3 is supplied from the voice information acquisition unit 155 and the ID number 0003 is supplied from the reader 53 of the control clip 42, the association processing unit 156 is 0003. Correlation information 191-3 indicating the association between the ID number 0003 and the name of the speech information # 3 is generated by associating the ID number with the name of the speech information # 3.

  With reference to the flowchart of FIG. 10, reproduction processing by the CPU 91 of the audio reproduction recording device 43 that executes the control program and the CPU 127 of the reader 53 that executes the program will be described. In step S11, the CPU 127 of the reader 53 requests the RFID 21 to transmit an ID number. More specifically, in step S <b> 11, the CPU 127 supplies a request signal to the SPU 125 and causes the SPU 125, the modulation unit 122, and the antenna 121 to transmit a request signal for requesting transmission of an ID number to the RFID 21.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the user 201 selects a card 11 on which a desired character or image is written from the word book 1, and attaches the RFID 21 adhered to the selected card 11 to the control clip 42. Hold it over the reader 53 (close it). For example, the user 201 selects a card 11 on which a desired word is written on one side, looks at the word, and further looks at the answer written on the other side of the card 11 before the card. The RFID 21 bonded to the control clip 11 is held over the reader 53 of the control clip 42.

  The RFID 21 held over the reader 53 receives the request signal and transmits the stored ID number in response to the request signal. Therefore, in step S12, the CPU 127 performs the antenna 121, the demodulation unit 124, and the SPU 125. To receive the ID number. The antenna 121, the demodulator 124, and the SPU 125 receive the ID number transmitted from the RFID 21, demodulates it, and supplies the received ID number to the CPU 127.

  The CPU 127 transmits the received ID number to the sound reproduction recording device 43 via the bus 126 and the input / output interface 130. The CPU 91 of the audio reproduction recording device 43 causes the input interface 95 to receive the ID number transmitted from the reader 53 of the control clip 42.

  In step S <b> 13, the voice information name search unit 153 searches the association information database 152 for the name of the voice information 171 associated with the received ID number. The voice information name search unit 153 supplies the name of the voice information 171 obtained as a result of the search to the voice information reading unit 154.

  In step S14, the voice information reading unit 154 reads the voice information 171 specified by the name from the voice information database 151 based on the name of the voice information 171 obtained as a result of the search.

  In step S15, the audio information reading unit 154 reproduces an audio signal based on the read audio information 171. The audio information reading unit 154 causes the input / output interface 95 to output the reproduced audio signal to the headphone 41 with the microphone. The headphone with microphone 41 outputs a sound based on the sound signal supplied from the sound reproduction recording device 43, and the process ends. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the sound associated with the character or image written on the card 11 to which the RFID 21 held over the reader 53 of the control clip 42 is adhered is the loudspeaker 51 of the headphone 41 with the microphone. Will be output.

  In this way, in the learning system, it is possible to easily correspond to a desired image or character described on the card 11 by simply holding the RFID 21 adhered to the card 11 on which the character or image is described over the reader 53. Voice information for outputting voice can be searched.

  When audio data of music recorded on the magneto-optical disk 111 is read out and the music is reproduced based on the read audio data of music, the audio may be output based on the audio information.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a reproduction process when outputting sound based on audio information when music is reproduced based on audio data of music recorded on the magneto-optical disk 111. Since the processing of step S21 and step S22 is the same as the processing of step S11 and step S12 of FIG. 10, respectively, description thereof is omitted.

  In step S <b> 23, the audio information name search unit 153 stores the track number being reproduced in the RAM 93. That is, in step S23, the audio information name search unit 153 acquires the track number of the track of the magneto-optical disk 111 from which the audio data of the music being reproduced is read, and stores the acquired track number in the RAM 93. .

  The processing from step S24 to step S26 is the same as the processing from step S13 to step S15 in FIG.

  In the processing of step S24 and step S25, since reading is performed from the audio information database 151 and the association database 152 stored in the magneto-optical disk 111, reading of audio data of music from the magneto-optical disk 111 is temporarily performed. Will stop.

  After the sound corresponding to the desired image or character written on the card 11 is output, in step S27, the sound information reading unit 154 instructs the start of reproduction based on the track number stored in the RAM 93. Then, the process ends. For example, in step S27, the audio information reading unit 154 instructs the drive 98 to read the audio data of music stored in the track having the track number stored based on the track number stored in the RAM 93. To instruct the start of music playback.

  In this way, even when audio data is read from the magneto-optical disk 111 and music is reproduced, the RFID 21 attached to the card 11 on which characters or images are written is held over the reader 53. The sound information for outputting the sound corresponding to the desired image or character described on the card 11 is searched, and the sound corresponding to the desired image or character described on the card 11 is output. Then, the original music can be played.

  Further, the elapsed playback time of the track may be stored in step S23, and the start of playback may be instructed based on the elapsed playback time in step S27. In this case, music can be reproduced more continuously.

  Next, recording processing by the CPU 91 of the audio reproduction recording device 43 that executes the control program and the CPU 127 of the reader 53 that executes the program will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S31, the audio information acquisition unit 155 determines whether or not the recording start switch 55 has been pressed based on a recording start stop signal that starts recording audio or stops recording audio from the recording start switch 55. Determine whether. If it is determined in step S31 that the recording start switch 55 has not been pressed, recording has not been instructed by the user 201, so the process returns to step S31 to determine whether or not the recording start switch 55 has been pressed. Is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S31 that the recording start switch 55 has been pressed, the recording is instructed by the user 201. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S32, and the audio information acquisition unit 155 uses that the recording instruction has been accepted. A confirmation sound signal for allowing the person 201 to confirm is supplied to the loudspeaker of the output unit 97. The loudspeaker of the output unit 97 sounds a confirmation sound that informs the user that an instruction to start recording has been accepted.

In step S33, the CPU 127 of the reader 53 requests the RFID 21 to transmit an ID number. More specifically, in step S <b> 33, the CPU 127 supplies a request signal to the SPU 125 and causes the SPU 125, the modulation unit 122, and the antenna 121 to transmit a request signal for requesting transmission of an ID number to the RFID 21.

  The RFID 21 held over the reader 53 receives the request signal and transmits the stored ID number in response to the request signal. Therefore, in step S34, the CPU 127 performs the antenna 121, the demodulation unit 124, and the SPU 125. To receive the ID number. The antenna 121, the demodulator 124, and the SPU 125 receive the ID number transmitted from the RFID 21, demodulates it, and supplies the received ID number to the CPU 127.

  The CPU 127 transmits the received ID number to the sound reproduction recording device 43 via the bus 126 and the input / output interface 130. The CPU 91 of the sound reproduction / recording apparatus 43 receives the ID number transmitted from the reader 53 of the control clip 42 at the input interface 95.

  In step S <b> 35, the voice information acquisition unit 155 supplies a confirmation sound signal for causing the user 201 to confirm reception of the ID number to the loudspeaker of the output unit 97. The loudspeaker of the output unit 97 sounds a confirmation sound that informs the user that the ID number has been received.

  The operation of the user 201 in steps S31 to S35 will be described as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 15, first, the user 201 selects a card 11 on which characters or images that are desired to be recorded from the word book 1 are recorded. Then, the user 201 presses the recording start switch 55 of the control clip 42. Then, since the sound reproduction recording device 43 emits a confirmation sound, the user 201 holds the RFID 21 adhered to the selected card 11 over the reader 53 of the control clip 42.

  In step S <b> 36, the voice information acquisition unit 155 generates the voice information 171 based on the voice signal of the voice of the user 201 supplied from the microphone 52.

  In step S37, the audio information acquisition unit 155 determines whether or not the recording start switch 55 has been pressed based on the recording start / stop signal from the recording start switch 55. If it is determined in step S37 that the recording start switch 55 has not been pressed, since the user 201 has not instructed to stop recording, the process returns to step S37 to determine whether or not the recording start switch 55 has been pressed. The process is repeated. In this case, the voice information acquisition unit 155 continuously generates the voice information 171 based on the voice signal of the voice of the user 201 supplied from the microphone 52.

  If it is determined in step S37 that the recording start switch 55 has been pressed, since the user 201 has instructed the recording to be stopped, the audio information acquisition unit 155 assigns a name to the generated audio information 171 and the audio information is acquired. The name of the information 171 is supplied to the association processing unit 156. Then, the procedure proceeds to step S38, and the association processing unit 156 associates the name of the audio information 171 generated in the process of step S36 with the ID number acquired in the process of step S34, and Association information 191 indicating association with an ID number is generated.

  In step S39, the voice information database 151 records the voice information 171 generated by the process of step S36. In step S40, the association information database 152 records the association information 191 generated in the process of step S38, and the process ends.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 16, the user 201 selects the card 11 on which characters or images are described, presses the recording start switch 55, and then reads the RFID 21 adhered to the card 11. When it is held over 53, the reader 53 of the control clip 42 reads the ID number from the held RFID 21.

  Then, when the user 201 utters a voice to be associated with the character or image described on the selected card 11, the microphone 52 acquires the voice and the voice information acquisition unit 155 acquires the voice. Audio information 171 for outputting the generated audio is generated.

  The association processing unit 156 generates association information 191 by associating the ID number read from the held RFID 21 with the name of the generated audio information 171.

  The audio information 171 is recorded in the audio information database 151, and the association information 191 is recorded in the association information database 152.

  As a result, it is possible to easily record audio information 171 associated with the card 11 on which a desired character or image is described and for outputting a desired audio.

  The voice information 171 recorded in this way can be easily retrieved by the process described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 10 or FIG.

  In step S32 and step S35, instead of the confirmation sound, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), which is a lamp of the output unit 97, may emit light (flash).

  The voice information stored in the memory card can be read out, and the voice information can be decoded and output by the reader 53.

  17 and 18 show the functional configuration of the audio playback / recording apparatus 43 and the reader 53 when the audio information stored in the memory card is read and the reader 53 decodes and outputs the audio information.

  FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing another configuration of the function of the audio playback / recording apparatus 43. The same parts as those shown in FIG. 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  The memory card interface 301 reads various data or programs stored in the memory card 302 from the installed memory card 302. The memory card interface 301 supplies various data or programs read from the attached memory card 302 to the CPU 91 or RAM 93. The memory card 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 91 and various data.

  For example, the memory card 302 stores audio information 171 or association information 191. For example, the audio information database 151 and the association information database 152 are constructed in the memory card 302.

  The input / output interface 95 supplies the audio information 171 read from the memory card 302 to the reader 53 of the control clip 42 under the control of the CPU 91.

  FIG. 18 is a block diagram illustrating another configuration of the function of the reader 53. The same parts as those shown in FIG. 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

  The input / output interface 130 receives the audio information 171 transmitted from the control clip 42 under the control of the CPU 127. The input / output unit 321 reproduces an audio signal from the audio information 171 under the control of the CPU 127. The input / output unit 321 outputs the reproduced audio signal to the headphone 41 with a microphone under the control of the CPU 127.

  Referring to the flowchart of FIG. 19, when the audio information 171 stored in the memory card 302 is read and the audio information is decoded and output by the reader 53, the audio reproduction recording device 43 that executes the control program is executed. Other processing by the CPU 91 and the CPU 127 of the reader 53 that executes the program will be described.

  Since each of the processing of step S51 and step S52 is the same as each of the processing of step S11 and step S12 of FIG. 10, the description thereof is omitted.

  In step S <b> 53, the voice information name search unit 153 searches the association information database 152 built in the memory card 302 for the name of the voice information 171 associated with the received ID number. The voice information name search unit 153 supplies the name of the voice information 171 obtained as a result of the search to the voice information reading unit 154.

  In step S54, the voice information reading unit 154 reads the voice information 171 identified by the name from the voice information database 151 constructed in the memory card 302 based on the name of the voice information 171 obtained as a result of the search. .

  In step S55, the audio information reading unit 154 causes the input / output interface 95 to supply the audio information 171 read from the memory card 302 to the reader 53 of the control clip 42.

  In step S <b> 56, the CPU 127 of the reader 53 causes the input / output unit 321 to reproduce an audio signal based on the audio information 171 supplied from the audio reproduction recording device 43. The CPU 127 causes the input / output unit 321 to output the reproduced audio signal to the headphone 41 with a microphone. The headphone with microphone 41 outputs sound based on the sound signal supplied from the control clip 42, and the process ends.

  As described above, even when the voice information stored in the memory card 302 is read and the voice information is decoded and output by the reader 53, the voice information is adhered to the card 11 on which characters or images are described. By simply holding the RFID 21 over the reader 53, it is possible to easily search for voice information for outputting a voice corresponding to a desired image or character written on the card 11.

  For example, in learning aimed at memorizing English words, the learner mainly learns spelling and pronunciation of the alphabet, but in learning aimed at memorizing Chinese words, the learner It is necessary to memorize words (kanji) and pinyin, as well as pronunciation and inflection of speech. In addition, it is difficult for beginners of Chinese to express accurate phonation while looking only at Pinyin.

  In the learning system of the present invention, when a Chinese word and pinyin are written on the card 11 and a voice corresponding to the Chinese word is output, the user 201 can input the Chinese word (kanji) and pinyin. Easily learn while listening to the pronunciation of Chinese and the inflection of peculiar to Chinese while listening visually, and associating Chinese words (kanji) and pinyin with the inflection of pronunciation and utterance be able to.

  According to the present invention, since the paper word book 1 and the general-purpose RFID 21 can be used, it is possible to realize a system for outputting pronunciation and utterance inflection by voice at a lower cost. Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to record a sound that indicates pronunciation and utterance inflection for a desired word.

  Although one RFID 21 is provided on one card 11, a plurality of RFIDs 21 may be provided on one card 11.

  Furthermore, the size of the card 11 and the arrangement of characters or images described on the card 11 can be arbitrary, and do not limit the present invention.

  The headphones with a microphone, the control clip, and the sound reproduction / recording device are described as individual devices. However, all the functions of the headphones with a microphone, the control clip, and the sound reproduction / recording device described above are combined into one device. You may make it provide in. The functions of the headphone with microphone, the control clip, and the sound reproduction / recording device described above can be provided separately for any number of devices.

  Further, the card 11 is described as being made of paper. However, the card 11 is not limited to paper, and may be formed in a card shape, and may be formed of a material capable of writing characters or images on the surface thereof. More preferably, the card 11 is formed of a material (material) that does not hinder communication between the RFID 21 and the reader 53. For example, the card 11 can be formed of a film-like resin.

  As described above, it is possible to record the audio information 171 on a cheaper recording medium (for example, the magneto-optical disk 111) by using the cheaper RFID 21 as compared with the case where the RFID stores the audio information. Therefore, the learning system can be realized at a lower cost and can be widely spread to students who want to learn foreign languages.

  Of course, the language used for learning does not limit the present invention. Furthermore, the character or image described on the card 11 does not naturally limit the present invention.

  Thus, when characters or images are written on the card, information can be confirmed visually. Also, identification information for identifying each card provided on each of the cards connected by the connecting means is transmitted, the identification information is received, and the voice corresponding to the character or image written on the card is received. Search for voice identification information associated with the received identification information from association information recorded in advance, which is association information indicating the association between the voice identification information for identifying the voice information to be output and the identification information. When the previously recorded audio information is read based on the searched audio identification information, the audio information for outputting the audio corresponding to the desired visual information can be easily searched. Can do.

  The series of processes described above can be executed by hardware, but can also be executed by software. When a series of processing is executed by software, a program constituting the software may execute various functions by installing a computer incorporated in dedicated hardware or various programs. For example, it is installed from a recording medium in a general-purpose personal computer or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 17, or FIG. 18, this recording medium is distributed to provide a program to the user separately from the computer. MD (Mini-Disc (trademark) included), memory card 302 made of semiconductor memory, magnetic disk (not shown) (including flexible disk), or optical disk (CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory) not shown) ROM92 or ROM128 in which a program is recorded, which is provided to the user in a state of being incorporated in a computer in advance, as well as being configured by a package medium made of DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). It consists of a hard disk.

  The program for executing the series of processes described above is installed in a computer via a wired or wireless communication medium such as a local area network, the Internet, or digital satellite broadcasting via an interface such as a router or a modem as necessary. You may be made to do.

  Further, in the present specification, the step of describing the program stored in the recording medium is not limited to the processing performed in chronological order according to the described order, but is not necessarily performed in chronological order. It also includes processes that are executed individually.

  In the present specification, the term “system” represents the entire apparatus constituted by a plurality of apparatuses.

It is a figure which shows the form of the word book which comprises a learning system. It is a figure which shows the form of the word book which comprises a learning system. It is a figure which shows the form of the headphones with a microphone, control clip, and audio | voice recording apparatus which comprise a learning system. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the function of RFID. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a function of an audio | voice reproduction | regeneration recording device. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the function of a reader. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the function implement | achieved by CPU of the audio | voice reproduction | regeneration recording device which performs a control program. It is a figure which shows the example of the audio | voice information currently recorded on the audio | voice information database. It is a figure which shows the example of the correlation information currently recorded on the correlation information database. It is a flowchart explaining the process of reproduction | regeneration. It is a figure explaining operation which a user holds RFID stuck on a selected card over a reader of a control clip. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement from which the audio | voice linked | related with the character or image described in the card | curd to which the RFID held up to the reader is adhere | attached is output from the loudspeaker of headphones with a microphone. It is a flowchart explaining the process of reproduction | regeneration. It is a flowchart explaining the process of recording. It is a figure explaining operation which a user holds RFID stuck on a selected card over a reader of a control clip. It is a figure explaining the process of recording. It is a block diagram which shows the other structure of the function of an audio | voice reproduction | regeneration recording device. It is a block diagram which shows the other structure of the function of a reader. It is a flowchart explaining the other process of reproduction | regeneration.

Explanation of symbols

  1 Word Book, 11-1 to 11-5, 11 Card, 12 Ring, 21-1 to 21-5, 21 RFID, 41 Headphone with Microphone, 42 Control Clip, 43 Audio Reproduction Recorder, 51 Loudspeaker, 52 Microphone , 53 reader, 55 recording start switch, 71 antenna, 73 modulator, 76 SPU, 78 CPU, 79 ROM, 91 CPU, 92 ROM, 93 RAM, 98 drive, 111 magneto-optical disk, 121 antenna, 124 demodulator, 125 SPU, 127 CPU, 128 ROM, 129 RAM, 151 voice information database, 152 association information database, 153 voice information name search unit, 154 voice information read unit, 155 voice information acquisition unit, 156 association process , 171-1 through 171-3,171 audio information, 191-1 to 191-3,191 association information 301 Memory card interface, 302 a memory card, 321 input unit

Claims (7)

Transmitting means for transmitting identification information for identifying each of the cards provided in each of the cards connected by the connecting means;
Receiving means for receiving the identification information;
Correlation information indicating the association between the identification information and voice identification information for identifying voice information for outputting voice corresponding to the character or image described on the card, from the association information recorded in advance, Search means for searching for the voice specific information associated with the received identification information;
Readout means for reading out the previously recorded voice information based on the searched voice specific information. The information search system according to claim 1, further comprising output means for outputting the voice corresponding to the character or the image written on the card based on the read voice information. The information search system according to claim 1, wherein the connection unit connects the cards in a detachable manner. Generating means for generating the sound information for outputting the sound corresponding to the character or the image described on the card;
Generating means for associating the voice specifying information for specifying the generated voice information with the identification information, and generating the association information;
First recording control means for controlling recording of the audio information;
The information search system according to claim 1, further comprising: a second recording control unit that controls recording of the association information. Information search of an information search system provided on each of the cards connected by the connecting means, including transmitting means for transmitting identification information for identifying the individual cards and receiving means for receiving the identification information In the method
Correlation information indicating the association between the identification information and voice identification information for identifying voice information for outputting voice corresponding to the character or image described on the card, from the association information recorded in advance, A search step of searching for the voice specific information associated with the received identification information;
And a reading step of reading out the voice information recorded in advance based on the searched voice identification information. Information search of an information search system provided on each of the cards connected by the connecting means, including transmitting means for transmitting identification information for identifying the individual cards and receiving means for receiving the identification information A processing program,
Correlation information indicating the association between the identification information and voice identification information for identifying voice information for outputting voice corresponding to the character or image written on the card, from the association information recorded in advance, A search step of searching for the voice specific information associated with the received identification information;
A recording medium on which a computer-readable program is recorded, comprising: a step of reading out the voice information recorded in advance based on the searched voice identification information. A computer of an information search system provided on each of the cards connected by the connecting means, including a transmitting means for transmitting identification information for identifying the individual cards and a receiving means for receiving the identification information. In a program that performs information retrieval processing,
Correlation information indicating the association between the identification information and voice identification information for identifying voice information for outputting voice corresponding to the character or image described on the card, from the association information recorded in advance, A search step of searching for the voice specific information associated with the received identification information;
And a reading step of reading out the previously recorded voice information based on the searched voice specific information.

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