JP2009282528A - Recording and reproducing device, recording and reproducing method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a flexible recording and reproducing technique, which facilitates use of a general language training program, or the like, as a teaching material, and allows repeated training of an optional part thereof. <P>SOLUTION: The device includes a storage means which preliminarily stores model voice information and further stores recorded training voice information; a voice reproducing means; and a voice input means. When recording operation is performed, the device performs storage of training voice information input from the voice input means until stoppage of reproduction of model voice information, storage of a stopping position of the model voice information, and a specific reproduction operation are performed. When the specific reproduction operation is performed, the device stops the storage of training voice information; stops the reproduction of training voice information, after performing reproduction of the stored training voice information; and starts reproduction of the model voice information, from a position which goes back to a predetermined position from the stopping position of the model voice information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique that enables storage and reproduction of a voice generated by a user with respect to a reproduced model voice.

  Conventionally, in the practice of language conversation, it is a general practice method to repeatedly listen to a teaching material in which a model voice is recorded using a tape recorder, a CD player, an IC recorder, or the like. However, in this case, listening (hearing) practice is sufficiently possible, but pronunciation (speaking) practice is not sufficient. In particular, users who practice self-taught language conversations tend not to practice pronunciation sufficiently (there are few means for checking whether pronunciation has improved) and tend to be biased toward listening practice.

  Therefore, for users who practice self-study language conversations, the user's pronunciation (hereinafter referred to as “practice voice”) is recorded, and the model voice and practice voice are played back continuously. Thus, there has been proposed a language training machine that facilitates the user to compare the sample voice and the practice voice and assists in confirming the progress of pronunciation (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-7-28384

  However, the conventional language training machine described in Patent Document 1 requires a teaching material in which a silent part is made for each phrase as an example voice. When the example voice is reproduced one phrase, the silent (reproduced) part Is detected and automatically switches to the recording mode to start recording the practice voice of the user. When the sound of the user's practice voice is finished and a silence (recording) part is detected, the practice voice of the user is stopped, the corresponding model voice is played back again, and the recorded practice voice is played back. To repeat. Therefore, the teaching materials of the conventional language training machine must be silenced for each phrase, special teaching materials are essential, and general language practice programs broadcast on TV, radio, etc. It is very difficult to use as a teaching material. In the practice of language conversation, it is preferable to listen and pronounce more vocabulary and sentences using various example sounds, rather than using the same example sounds more than necessary.

  In addition, since the teaching materials of the conventional language training machine do not shift to the recording mode of the user's practice voice unless one preset phrase is completed, even if the user desires to record from the middle of the phrase, It is impossible, and the operability and the degree of freedom are poor (the part that can be repeatedly practiced is fixed beforehand). Furthermore, since the conventional language training machine always switches to the recording mode of the user's practice voice whenever playback of the example voice of one phrase is completed, it is inconvenient when you want to listen to multiple phrases continuously, etc. In some cases, the control of the language training machine becomes complicated, and a high-performance control unit (such as a high-performance MPU) is required.

  The present invention was devised in view of these points, and it is easy to use a general language practice program as a teaching material, and recording and playback with a high degree of freedom that can be practiced repeatedly in any part. The issue is to provide technology.

As means for solving the above-mentioned problems, a first invention of the present invention is a recording / reproducing apparatus as described in claim 1.
The recording / playback apparatus according to the first aspect includes a storing means for storing the practice voice information recorded, the voice playback means, and the voice input means. Then, (a) when the normal reproduction operation is performed, the model audio information stored in the storage means is sequentially read out and reproduced by the audio reproduction means. Then, (b) when the recording operation is performed, input from the voice input means is performed until the reproduction of the model voice information is stopped, the stop position of the model voice information is stored, and the special reproduction operation is performed. Practice speech information is stored. Further, (c) when the special reproduction operation is performed, after storing the practice voice information, the reproduction of the model voice information from the position going back from the stop position of the model voice information to a predetermined location, and the storage means Replay the memorized practice voice information.

  When reproducing the model voice information from the position back from the stop position of the model voice information to the predetermined position and the practice voice information stored in the storage means, the model voice information, the practice voice information, May be reproduced at any timing. For example, the practice voice information may be played after the playback of the model voice information is started (or after the playback is finished), and conversely, after the playback of the practice voice information is started (or the fineness is reduced). The sample audio information may be reproduced after the completion. Furthermore, the reproduction of the model voice information and the reproduction of the practice voice information may be started simultaneously. If the sample voice information and the practice voice information are reproduced at the same time, the difference between the two can be recognized remarkably.

  The recording / playback apparatus described in the present embodiment measures the duration of storage of the practice voice information when the recording operation is performed and the practice voice information input from the voice input means is stored in the storage means. To do. When the special reproduction operation is performed to reproduce the sample audio information, the reproduction of the sample audio information is started from a position retroactive to the time based on the duration from the stop position of the sample audio information.

The recording / reproducing apparatus according to the first aspect of the invention can be grasped in the following manner. That is,
A voice storing means, voice reproducing means, and voice input means for storing the recorded practice voice information while storing model voice information,
(A) When a normal playback operation is performed, the model voice information stored in the storage means is sequentially read out and played back by the voice playback means;
(B) When the recording operation is performed, the practice voice input from the voice input unit is stopped until the reproduction of the model voice information is stopped, the stop position of the model voice information is stored, and the special reproduction operation is performed. Memorize information,
(C) When the special reproduction operation is performed, after the practice voice information is stopped, the model voice information is reproduced from the position back from the stop position of the model voice information to a predetermined location, and stored in the storage means. Play practice audio information,
It is also possible to grasp as a recording / reproducing apparatus characterized by this.

A second aspect of the present invention is a recording / reproducing apparatus as set forth in the second aspect.
The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 2 is the recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the special reproduction operation is performed to reproduce the model voice information, from the stop position of the model voice information. The reproduction of the model voice information is started from a position that goes back for a predetermined time set in advance.

The recording / reproducing apparatus of the second invention can be grasped in the following manner. That is,
The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1,
When the special reproduction operation is performed and the reproduction of the model voice information is performed, the reproduction of the model voice information is started from a position going back a predetermined time from the stop position of the model voice information. It is also possible to grasp as a recording / playback device.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording / reproducing apparatus according to the third aspect.
The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 3 is the recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the model voice information stored in the storage means includes predetermined identification information in a predetermined place in advance. Yes, when the special reproduction operation is performed to reproduce the sample audio information, the reproduction of the sample audio information is started from a position traced back from the stop position of the sample audio information until the identification information is detected.

  Further, in the recording / playback apparatus described in this embodiment, the model voice information stored in the storage means includes predetermined identification information in advance at a predetermined location, and a voice recording operation is performed. When storing the practice voice information input from the input means in the storage means, the duration of storage of the practice voice information is measured, the special playback operation is performed, and the model voice information is reproduced. The reproduction of the sample voice information is started from the position of the identification information close to the position that is back by the time based on the duration from the stop position of the voice information.

The recording / reproducing apparatus of the third invention can be grasped in the following manner. That is,
The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1,
The model voice information stored in the storage means includes predetermined identification information in a predetermined location in advance.
When the special reproduction operation is performed and the reproduction of the sample audio information is performed, the reproduction of the sample audio information is started from a position retroactive from the stop position of the sample audio information until the identification information is detected. It is also possible to grasp as a recording / playback apparatus.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a program as set forth in the fourth aspect.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the function of reproducing the pre-stored model voice information, the program stores the practice voice information and the function of reproducing the stored practice voice information using a computer. In particular, (a) a function for sequentially reading out and reproducing the model voice information stored in advance when it is detected that a normal playback operation has been performed; and (b) the model voice. When it is detected that the practice voice information storage operation is performed during the reproduction of information, the reproduction of the model voice information is stopped, the stop position of the model voice information is stored, and the practice voice information is stored. And (c) upon detecting that a predetermined special reproduction operation has been performed during storage of the practice voice information, after stopping the practice voice information, From the stop position Play exemplars audio information from a position far back constant point, and realized using a computer and a function for reproducing the stored training speech information in the storage means.

The program of the fourth invention can be grasped in the following manner. That is,
In addition to the function of reproducing pre-stored model voice information, in addition to storing practice voice information, a program for realizing the function of playing back the stored practice voice information using a computer,
(A) a function of sequentially reading out and reproducing the model voice information stored in advance when it is detected that a normal reproduction operation has been performed;
(B) When it is detected that the practice voice information is stored during the reproduction of the model voice information, the reproduction of the model voice information is stopped and the stop position of the model voice information is stored. And a function for starting storage of the practice voice information;
(C) When it is detected that a predetermined special reproduction operation has been performed while the practice voice information is being stored, the practice voice information is stopped and then traced back to a predetermined position from the stop position of the model voice information. It is also possible to grasp as a program characterized by using a computer to reproduce the function of reproducing the model voice information from the position and the practice voice information stored in the storage means.

A fifth invention of the present invention is a Web system as described in claim 5.
6. A Web system according to claim 5, wherein a computer connected via a communication line uses a program stored in advance to provide a function realized by the program using the computer. The program according to claim 4 is stored in advance. Then, the program connected to the computer via the communication line is used.

The Web system of the fifth invention can be grasped in the following manner. That is,
In a Web system that provides a function realized by using a computer by using a program stored in advance with respect to a computer connected via a communication line,
The program according to claim 4 is stored in advance,
It can also be grasped as a Web system characterized by causing a computer connected via the communication line to use the program according to claim 4.

If the recording / playback apparatus according to claim 1 is used, it is not necessary to store the sample voice information in a special format (for example, making a silent part for each phrase), so a general language practice program, etc. Is easy and convenient to use as a teaching material.
Also, only when the recording operation and the special reproduction operation are performed, the practice voice information is stored and reproduced, and it is possible to practice repeatedly at an arbitrary position. Further, it is possible to listen only to the sample voice information without performing the recording operation and the special reproduction operation, and the user has a very high degree of freedom for listening practice and pronunciation practice.

Further, according to the recording / reproducing apparatus described in the present embodiment, the recording time (duration time) of the practice voice information is used to determine the start part of the reproduction of the model voice information for comparison with the reproduction of the practice voice information. Is used. For this reason, the head part of reproduction | regeneration of model audio | voice information can be determined easily and appropriately.
In addition, since playback of the sample playback information starts from a position that is back by a time (for example, actual recording time + α) based on the actual recording time (duration), it is possible to prevent the beginning portion of the sample audio information from being cut off. It is possible to determine the head portion of reproduction of the model voice information more appropriately.

  According to the recording / reproducing apparatus of the second aspect, a predetermined time set in advance is used to determine the head portion of reproduction of the model voice information for comparison with the reproduction of the practice voice information. For this reason, it is possible to determine the head portion of reproduction of the model voice information very easily.

  According to the recording / playback apparatus of the third aspect, the identification information set in advance in the sample voice information is used to determine the start portion of the reproduction of the sample voice information for comparison with the reproduction of the practice voice information. Use. For example, as described in the second embodiment, if the user can easily set the identification information at an arbitrary position of the model voice information, the head portion of the reproduction of the model voice information can be easily and appropriately performed. Can be decided.

  In addition, according to the recording / playback apparatus described in the present embodiment, the identification information set in advance and the practice voice information are used to determine the start part of the reproduction of the model voice information to be compared with the reproduction of the practice voice information. The sample voice information is reproduced from the position of the identification information at a position close to the time based on the actual recording time (duration). Thereby, for example, even when identification information is set for each phrase, it is possible to appropriately practice a plurality of consecutive phrases such as two phrases, three phrases, etc., and the degree of freedom becomes higher.

Moreover, if the program of Claim 4 is used, the recording / reproducing apparatus of Claim 1 or 2 is realizable using a computer. For this reason, it is not necessary to memorize the model voice information in a special format (for example, making a silent part for each phrase), so it is easy to use a general language practice program as a teaching material. Convenient.
Also, only when the recording operation and the special reproduction operation are performed, the practice voice information is stored and reproduced, and it is possible to practice repeatedly at an arbitrary position. Further, it is possible to listen only to the sample voice information without performing the recording operation and the special reproduction operation, and the user has a very high degree of freedom for listening practice and pronunciation practice.

  Moreover, if the Web system of Claim 5 is used, a computer connected via a communication line can be downloaded by using the computer by downloading the program according to Claim 4 or using it on the Web. 1 recording / reproducing apparatus can be realized. As a result, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that of the recording / reproducing apparatus of claim 1.

1 is a schematic external view of an embodiment of a recording / reproducing apparatus 1 of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the block configuration of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 of this invention. It is a figure explaining recording and reproduction | regeneration of practice sound, etc. in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining recording and reproduction | regeneration of practice sound, etc. in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining recording and reproduction | regeneration of practice sound, etc. in 3rd Embodiment.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic external view of a recording / reproducing apparatus 1 of the present invention.
● [Appearance (Fig. 1)]
The recording / playback apparatus 1 has a portable size that can be accommodated in the palm of the hand. Etc.) and 42 (earphone terminal etc.).
The user operates the operation unit 20 to select and reproduce a sample voice while viewing the display unit 10 and listen to a sample voice (example voice information) recorded in advance. Also, by operating the repetitive operation means 22, it is possible to record the practice voice (practice voice information) pronounced by the user so that the model voice and the practice voice can be compared with each other.
Furthermore, the user can record the sound of a general language practice program broadcast on television, radio or the like by operating the operation means 20. The user can use the recorded voice of the language practice program as a model voice.
In addition, since it is possible with the existing technology to record the sound of a general language practice program broadcast on television, radio, etc., description is abbreviate | omitted.

● [Block configuration (Fig. 2)]
Next, the block configuration of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The recording / reproducing apparatus 1 is configured around an MPU 50.
The operation means 20 or the repetitive operation means 22 is connected to the bus 80 via an interface 20a (hereinafter, the interface is described as “I / F”), and an operation signal based on the operation of the operation means 20 is output to the MPU 50. .
The voice input unit 30 is connected to the bus 80 via the I / F 30a, and the voice signal input from the voice input unit 30 is output to the MPU 50.
The non-volatile storage means 52 (Flash memory or the like) stores a model voice, and the volatile storage means 54 (RAM or the like) temporarily stores a user's practice voice or the like, both via the bus 80. Connected to the MPU 50.

The MPU 50 can output various displays to the display unit 10 via the bus 80 and the I / F 10a, and can output audio from the audio output units 40 and 42 via the bus 80 and the I / F 40a. Is possible.
Note that the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 shown in the present embodiment also includes a receiving unit (not shown) that receives sound from a television, radio, etc. and outputs it to the MPU 50.
In addition to the MPU 50, a DSP that compresses and decompresses audio information at high speed may be added.

● [First embodiment (FIG. 3)]
Next, the first embodiment in the reproducing and recording operations will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, in order to compare the pronunciation of the user's practice voice and the model voice, the retroactive position when reproducing the sample voice once played back is set as the recording time of the user's practice voice. Determine based on (recording duration).
Hereinafter, the user reproduces “example speech A” to “example speech C” recorded in the “language practice program β” recorded in advance, and “exercise speech” with respect to “example speech B”. The operation of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 when the “practice voice” and the “example voice B” are compared will be described.

In the example shown in FIG. 3 (A), “non-language practice program α”, “language practice program β”, and “language practice program γ” are stored (recorded) in the nonvolatile storage means 52 by the user's operation. Yes. Note that the stored “language practice program α” to “language practice program γ” are stored in a state where the sound of the program is recorded as it is without being stored in a special form. The “recorded state as it is” includes a state after various compressions are applied.
Then, the user operates the operation unit 20 and the like while confirming the content displayed on the display unit 10, selects “Language Practice Course β”, and performs a normal reproduction operation (for example, reproduction within the operation unit 20). I press the button). Then, the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 sequentially reads out and reproduces “example speech A”, “example speech B”,... From the “language practice program β” stored in the nonvolatile storage means 52 (FIG. 3 ( B)).

Here, when the user practices pronunciation of the sample speech B and desires to compare the sample speech B with his own pronunciation (practice speech) (when repeating practice), When the reproduction is finished, a recording operation is performed (for example, the repetitive operation means 22 is pressed (keep pressing)). Then, the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 stops the reproduction of the sample voice B, and stores the stop position of the sample voice B (for example, the corresponding address position of the nonvolatile storage means 52, etc., see FIG. 3A). The practice voice input from the voice input means 30 is stored (for example, stored in the volatile storage means 54).
Subsequently, when the user finishes storing (recording) the practice voice, the user performs a special reproduction operation (for example, releases the repetitive operation means 22 (releases the pressed state)). Then, the recording / playback apparatus 1 plays back the stored practice voice (the recording / playback apparatus 1 plays back based on the recording start position and recording end position of the stored practice voice) and then plays the practice voice. Is stopped, and reproduction of the sample voice B is started from a position traced back to a predetermined position from the stop position of the reproduction of the sample voice B.
Note that the practice voice may be played after the model voice B is played again. In this case, the reproduction of the example sound B is started from the position where the reproduction of the example sound B is stopped to a predetermined position, and the example sound B is reproduced until the stop position. Stop and play the recorded practice sound.

Here, a method of determining “a position going back from a stop position of reproduction of the sample voice B to a predetermined position” by the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 will be described. In the first embodiment, the “backward position” is determined based on the recording time (recording duration) of the practice voice of the user.
The recording / playback apparatus 1 can measure the recording duration as the time from the recording operation to the special playback operation, as indicated by the recording duration _T02 in FIG. Normally, this recording duration T ₀₂ is considered to be substantially equivalent to the reproduction time T ₀₁ of the model voice B.
Therefore, recording and reproducing apparatus 1, the special reproduction operation is performed, when reproducing from the position going back the model voice B to a predetermined point, the model voice B from recording duration T ₀₂ minutes back position from the stop position Start playback. In addition, in order to prevent the beginning part of the sample voice B from being cut off, a position that goes back by a predetermined amount of time added to the recording duration T ₀₂ (a time based on the recording duration, time T ₀₂ + α, etc.) It is more preferable to start reproduction of the sample voice B from the beginning.

  Further, the recording / playback apparatus 1 performs the special playback operation and reproduces the sample voice B from a position going back a predetermined time from the position where the sample voice B is played back to a predetermined place. You may make it start reproduction | regeneration. In this case, it is preferable that the user can set an arbitrary time (for example, it is preferable that the user can set in 0.1 [sec] units within a range of 0.1 [sec] to 5.0 [sec]). ).

  In the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 of the first embodiment described above, a language practice program or the like can be recorded as it is and used as a model voice, which is very convenient for the user. In addition, only when the user wants to check his / her pronunciation (the part where repetition practice is desired), the recording operation and special playback operation need only be performed. Higher, more effective and more efficient language practice.

● [Second Embodiment (FIG. 4)]
Next, a second embodiment in the reproducing and recording operations will be described with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, in order to compare the pronunciation of the user's practice voice and the model voice, the identification information in which the retroactive position when the sample voice once played back is replayed is set to an arbitrary position It is determined by detecting. The identification information is set in advance by a user or the like. Hereinafter, differences from the first embodiment will be described.
In the following description, the user sets identification information for a pre-recorded “Language Practice Program β”, plays the recorded “Example Voice A” to “Example Voice C”, The operation of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 when “practice voice” is recorded for “C” and the “practice voice” is compared with “example voice C” will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the non-volatile storage means 52 of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 stores model voice information (in this case, “language practice program α” to “language practice program γ”).

[Identification settings]
First, a procedure for the user to set identification information at an arbitrary position will be described.
The user operates the operation unit 20 and the like while confirming the content displayed on the display unit 10, selects “Language Practice Course β”, and performs a normal playback operation (for example, press the playback button in the operation unit 20. Push). Then, the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 sequentially reads and reproduces “example speech A”, “example speech B”,... From the “language practice program β” stored in the nonvolatile storage means 52. Therefore, the user performs an identification information setting operation (for example, presses a predetermined button of the operation means 20) while reproducing (reproducing) a position where identification information is desired to be set. Then, the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 stores the address being reproduced at the time when the identification information setting operation is performed in the “identification information storage area” of the nonvolatile storage means 52. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the “identification information storage area” includes “address corresponding to the head of the model voice A: address A-0”, “address corresponding to the head of the model voice B: address B-0”, “ It shows a state in which “address C-0” corresponding to the head of the model voice C and “address corresponding to the head of the model voice D: address D-0” are stored. In this way, the user can easily set identification information. It is also easy to change the setting of the identification information (since it is only necessary to change the information in the “identification information storage area”).

[Recording and playback of practice audio information]
Next, the practice voice recording and playback operations in the present embodiment using the identification information described above will be described.
When the user practices pronunciation of the sample voice C and desires to compare the sample voice C with his / her own pronunciation (practice voice), when the reproduction of the sample voice C is finished (example voice) A recording operation is performed (for example, the repetitive operation means 22 is pushed (pressed continuously)) before the reproduction of D starts. Then, the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 stops the reproduction of the model voice C, stores the stop position of the model voice C (for example, the corresponding address position of the nonvolatile storage unit 52), and inputs from the voice input unit 30. The practice voice to be played is stored (for example, stored in the volatile storage means 54).
Subsequently, when the user finishes storing (recording) the practice voice, the user performs a special reproduction operation (for example, releases the repetitive operation means 22 (releases the pressed state)). Then, the recording / playback apparatus 1 plays back the stored practice voice (the recording / playback apparatus 1 plays back based on the recording start position and recording end position of the stored practice voice) and then plays the practice voice. Is stopped, and reproduction of the sample voice C is started from a position traced back from the stop position of reproduction of the sample voice C to a predetermined location.

Here, a method of determining “a position going back from a stop position of reproduction of the sample voice C to a predetermined position” by the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 will be described. In the second embodiment, “backward position” is determined based on preset identification information.
When the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 performs the special reproduction operation and reproduces the sample voice C from the position going back to a predetermined location, the recording / playback apparatus 1 plays the sample voice C from the position going back until the identification information is detected from the stop position. To start. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4, “(value of address C-0 of identification information stored in the identification information storage area) <“ value of address B-m (of the address corresponding to the stop position) ”<“ Since this is the value of address D-0 (of the identification information stored in the identification information storage area), the identification information detected (first) retroactively from the stop position is “address C-0”. Therefore, in this case, when reproducing from a position going back to a predetermined location, reproduction of the sample voice C is started from “address C-0”.
When the user sets the identification information while reproducing the model voice, the position where the identification information is set may be slightly delayed. In this case, in order to prevent the beginning portion of the sample voice C from being cut off, it is more preferable to start the reproduction of the sample voice C from a position further back by a predetermined time from the identification information “address C-0”.

  In the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 of the second embodiment described above, it is easier to set the identification information at an arbitrary position than the first embodiment, and the position goes back to a predetermined location. Therefore, when reproducing the sample voice information, it can be reproduced from a more appropriate position, and a higher degree of freedom can be provided.

● [Third Embodiment (FIG. 5)]
Next, a third embodiment in the reproducing and recording operations will be described with reference to FIG. In the third embodiment, in order to compare the pronunciation of the user's practice voice and the model voice, the retroactive position when playing back the sample voice once played back, the recording duration of the practice voice, This is determined by detecting the identification information set at an arbitrary position.
The method for measuring the recording duration of the practice voice is the same as that in the first embodiment, and the method for setting the identification information is the same as in the second embodiment, so the description thereof is omitted. Hereinafter, differences from the first and second embodiments will be described.
In the following description, the user sets identification information for a pre-recorded “Language Practice Program β”, plays the recorded “Example Voice A” to “Example Voice C”, and “Consecutive Hands”. The operation of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 in the case where “practice speech” is recorded with respect to “main speech B and C” and the “practice speech” and “example speech B and C” are compared will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the non-volatile storage means 52 of the recording / playback apparatus 1 stores in advance model voices (in this case, “language practice program α” to “language practice program γ”).

If the user wishes to practice pronunciation of continuous example sounds B and C and wants to compare “example sounds B and C” with “self pronunciation (practice sound)”, the example sounds When the reproduction of C is completed (before reproduction of the sample voice D starts), a recording operation is performed (for example, the repetitive operation means 22 is pressed (continuously pressed)). Then, the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 stops the reproduction of the model voice C, stores the stop position of the model voice C (for example, the corresponding address position of the nonvolatile storage unit 52), and inputs from the voice input unit 30. The practice voice to be played is stored (for example, stored in the volatile storage means 54).
Subsequently, when the user finishes storing (recording) the practice voice, the user performs a special reproduction operation (for example, releases the repetitive operation means 22 (releases the pressed state)). Then, the recording / playback apparatus 1 plays back the stored practice voice (the recording / playback apparatus 1 plays back based on the recording start position and recording end position of the stored practice voice) and then plays the practice voice. And the reproduction of the example sounds B and C is started from a position traced back to a predetermined position from the stop position of the reproduction of the example sound C.

Here, a method of determining “a position going back from a stop position of reproduction of the sample voice C to a predetermined position” by the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 will be described. In the third embodiment, “backward position” is determined based on preset identification information and recording duration. In the third embodiment, for example, even if identification information is set for each phrase, it is possible to appropriately practice a plurality of consecutive phrases such as two phrases and three phrases.
When the special playback operation is performed and the sample voice C is played back from a position that goes back to a predetermined location, the recording / playback apparatus 1 further moves from the stop position back to the position based on the recording duration. The reproduction of the sample voice B is started from the position of the nearby identification information (the position of the identification information that is the closest position before and after the position that goes back by the duration + α) (see FIG. 5).
When the user sets the identification information while reproducing the model voice, the position where the identification information is set may be slightly delayed. In this case, in order to prevent the beginning portion of the sample audio information from being cut off, it is more preferable that the reproduction of the sample audio information is started from a position further back by a predetermined time from the position of the identification information. This is the same as the embodiment.

In the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 of the third embodiment described above, even if identification information is set for each phrase in the second embodiment, a plurality of phrases such as two phrases, three phrases, etc. It is possible to practice consecutive phrases appropriately, and to have a higher degree of freedom.
In the second and third embodiments, if the identification information setting operation and the recording and special reproduction operation are different from each other, the user can repeatedly practice while setting the identification information. It is possible and convenient.

The recording / reproducing apparatus 1 of the present invention is not limited to the shape, configuration, operation and the like described in the present embodiment, and various modifications, additions, and deletions can be made without changing the gist of the present invention.
The numerical values used in the description of the present embodiment are examples, and are not limited to these numerical values.
The model voice and the practice voice may be stored in separate storage means (nonvolatile storage means 52 and volatile storage means 54), or may be stored in the same storage means. .
Further, the above (≧), the following (≦), the greater (>), the less (<), etc. may or may not include an equal sign.

  The recording / reproducing technique of the present invention can be applied not only to language practice but also to song practice.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Recording / reproducing apparatus 10 Display means 20 Operation means 22 Repetitive operation means 30 Voice input means 40, 42 Voice output means

Claims (4)

A voice storing means, voice reproducing means, and voice input means for storing the recorded practice voice information while storing model voice information,
(A) When a normal playback operation is performed, the model voice information stored in the storage means is sequentially read out and played back by the voice playback means;
(B) When the recording operation is performed, the practice voice input from the voice input unit is stopped until the reproduction of the model voice information is stopped, the stop position of the model voice information is stored, and the special reproduction operation is performed. Memorize information,
(C) When the special reproduction operation is performed, the practice voice information is stopped to be recorded, and the reproduction of the model voice information is started from the position traced back from the stop position of the model voice information to the stop position. After reproducing the audio information, the reproduction of the model audio information is stopped and the practice audio information stored in the storage means is reproduced.
A recording / reproducing apparatus characterized by that. A voice storing means, voice reproducing means, and voice input means for storing the recorded practice voice information while storing model voice information,
(A) When a normal playback operation is performed, the model voice information stored in the storage means is sequentially read out and played back by the voice playback means;
(B) When the recording operation is performed, the practice voice input from the voice input unit is stopped until the reproduction of the model voice information is stopped, the stop position of the model voice information is stored, and the special reproduction operation is performed. Memorize information,
(C) When the special reproduction operation is performed, the practice voice information is stopped, the practice voice information stored in the storage unit is reproduced, and then the practice voice information is stopped to be reproduced. Start playing sample audio information from a position that goes back to
A recording / reproducing apparatus characterized by that. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
When the special playback operation is performed and the sample voice information is played back, the playback of the sample voice information is started from a position that goes back a predetermined time from the stop position of the sample voice information.
A recording / reproducing apparatus characterized by that. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
The model voice information stored in the storage means includes predetermined identification information in a predetermined location in advance.
When the special reproduction operation is performed and the reproduction of the model voice information is performed, the reproduction of the model voice information is started from the position traced back from the stop position of the model voice information until the identification information is detected.
A recording / reproducing apparatus characterized by that.

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