JP2951613B2 - Vending machine for portable voice message playback device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vending machine for a portable voice message reproducing device, and more particularly to a vending machine which allows a purchaser to record his / her voice or the like on a portable voice message reproducing device when purchasing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a portable voice message reproducing device, a voice recording / reproducing IC, a microphone, a speaker, a recording / reproducing switch, and a sound source battery are incorporated in a card molded of plastic or the like. There is known a card type recording / reproducing apparatus which performs recording / reproducing in a short time (for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 1-4600).

[0003] In addition, a voice recording / reproducing apparatus is miniaturized, built in a key holder or a card, and used as a tape recorder, or a message is previously stored in an IC.
There is also a small-sized voice recording / reproducing apparatus that can be used for gifts and the like (for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 7-178).

[0004]

However, the above-mentioned conventional portable voice message reproducing apparatus is sold as a single unit, and after the purchaser has performed a desired voice input, the portable voice message reproducing apparatus has been described. There were no vending machines that sold the equipment. For this reason, the conventional portable voice message reproducing apparatus is used only for recording / reproducing a short-time voice or the like, and has a first problem that the added value is poor.

Further, in a portable voice message reproducing apparatus which stores a message in an IC in advance in accordance with an application such as a birthday or Christmas, a uniform BGM is stored and only this voice is reproduced. There was only the function of. For this reason, the portable voice message reproducing device becomes uniform, and there is a second problem that it lacks uniqueness and cannot meet various needs of the purchaser.

Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and has the following objects. (Claim 1) That is, the invention according to claim 1 has been proposed in view of the first problem, and an object thereof is to enable a purchaser to store a desired voice at the time of sale. It is another object of the present invention to provide a vending machine capable of selling a portable voice message reproducing device with added value. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 has been proposed in view of the second problem in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 1, and the purpose is to provide a BGM stored in advance.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a vending machine that enables a purchaser to store a desired voice and that can sell a unique portable voice message playback device that meets various needs of the purchaser. .

[0007]

The inventions described in the respective claims are made to achieve the above-mentioned objects, and the features of the inventions are shown in the drawings. This will be described below using embodiments. In addition, the code | symbol in a parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.

Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. (Claim 1) The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following three points. First, the vending machine (10) is provided with a currency input port (20) and a commodity discharging device (30), for example, as shown in FIG.

The currency input port (20) is an opening for inputting currency. The commodity discharging device (30) discharges the portable voice message reproducing device (40) on condition that the currency is input from the currency input port (20). Second, the portable voice message reproducing device (40) includes voice storage means, voice signal conversion means, and voice generation means, for example, as shown in FIG.

[0010] The voice storage means is means for storing voice message information input from the input terminal (150). Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG.
It is composed of a ROM (162) and the like. The voice message information is, for example, information obtained by recording a human voice or the like. The voice signal conversion means is means for converting the voice message information stored in the voice storage means into a voice signal. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, it is constituted by a D / A converter (164) and the like.

[0011] The sound generating means is means for reproducing the sound signal converted by the sound signal converting means. More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. Third, the vending machine (10)
Includes a microphone (50) and voice writing means.

The microphone (50) is a device for inputting a human voice or the like. The voice writing means includes a microphone (5
This is a means for writing the input signal inputted from (0) as voice message information into the voice storage means via the input terminal (150) of the portable voice message reproduction device (40). Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG.
It is composed of an OM writer (100) and the like. (Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 is characterized by the following two points in addition to the features of the invention of claim 1.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, the vending machine (10) has a BGM storage means, a selection switch (63),
GM reading means and voice synthesizing means are provided. Said B
The GM storage unit is a unit that stores a plurality of BGMs.
More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG.
(80) or a hard disk storage device, a CD-ROM storage device, or the like. The BGM specifically refers to, for example, music such as “Happy Birthday”, “Wedding March”, “Christmas Song”, bird voices, and waves.

The selection switch (63) is a switch for selecting a plurality of BGMs stored in the BGM storage means. Specifically, for example, a push-type switch, C
It is configured by a touch switch or the like on the RT screen. The BGM reading means is means for reading the BGM selected by the selection switch (63) from the BGM storage means. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG.
It is composed of a computer (70) and devices attached to it.

The voice synthesizing means includes a microphone (5
0) and a BGM signal read by the BGM reading means.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG.
0) and devices attached to it. Second, the voice writing unit writes the synthesized signal synthesized by the voice synthesis unit as voice message information in the voice storage unit of the portable voice message playback device (40).

[0016]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(Explanation of the drawings) FIGS. 1 to 3 show an embodiment of the present invention. 1 to 3 show a portable voice message reproducing apparatus according to the present invention and a vending machine thereof. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the vending machine, and FIG. 2 is a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a portable voice message reproducing device according to an example, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a portable voice message reproducing device according to a third example of the embodiment. (Vending machine) In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a vending machine. The vending machine 10 is a portable vending machine provided that a currency slot 20 capable of inputting a currency and a currency input from the currency slot 20 are provided. A product discharging device 30 for discharging the voice message reproducing device 40;

Although not shown in detail, the commodity discharging device 30 includes a plurality of portable voice message reproducing devices 40 therein.
Is accumulated, and provided that a predetermined amount of currency is input,
A portable voice message playback device 40 is sold. The currency used in the present embodiment is, for example, coins such as 100 yen coins and 500 yen coins.
As shown in the figure, a coin switch 21 for detecting the inserted coin is provided.

When the coin switch 21 detects an appropriate coin, the coin switch 21 stores the voice message information in the portable voice message reproducing device 40 stored in the merchandise discharge device 30, and then stores the voice message information outside the vending machine 10. Discharge. On the other hand, in the case of an illegal coin, the coin is discharged from a coin outlet (not shown).
The illegal coin is ejected, and the portable voice message reproducing device 40 is not sold.

In the above-described embodiment, coins are used as currency. Alternatively, bills may be used as currency, or coins and bills may be used in combination. As described above, when using a banknote as a currency, it is necessary to provide a banknote determination device for determining the amount and authenticity of the banknote. Also,
A prepaid card, credit card, or the like having the same value as the currency may be used.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the vending machine 10
Other main components include a microphone 50, an operation switch 60, a computer 70, a BGM memory 80, and a CR.
T90, ROM writer 100, etc. are provided. (Microphone) The microphone 50 is a device for inputting a purchaser's voice and the like, and as shown in FIG. 1, a microphone low-pass filter (LP) for removing noise.
F) 110, a microphone amplifier (AMP) 120 for amplifying audio, and an A / D converter 130 for converting an analog signal to a digital signal.
Connected to 0. (BGM Memory) The BGM memory 80 is a device that functions as a BGM storage unit.
It comprises a hard disk storage device, a CD-ROM storage device and the like. The BGM memory stores a plurality of BGMs such as music such as “Happy Birthday”, “Wedding March”, and “Christmas Song”, bird voices, and waves. (Operation switch) As shown in FIG. 1, the operation switch 60 includes a recording switch 61, a reproduction switch 62, and a selection switch.
A decision switch 64 is provided, for example, on the front of the vending machine 10 (not shown). Further, these operation switches 60 are constituted by, for example, a push-type switch, a touch switch on a CRT screen, or the like.

The recording switch 61 is a switch for inputting sound from the microphone 50. The selection switch 63 is a switch for selecting a desired BGM from a plurality of BGMs stored in the BGM memory 80.
The playback switch 62 is a switch for playing back the voice or BGM that is input and temporarily stored for confirmation.

The determination switch 64 is a switch for determining the selected BGM or instructing the portable voice message reproducing device 40 to store the synthesized voice message information. (Computer) Although not shown in detail, the computer 70 includes, for example, a CPU 71, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

The computer 70 constitutes the following units by the CPU 71 executing a program stored in a ROM or the like. That is, the computer 70
BGM reading means for reading the BGM selected by the selection switch 63 from the BGM storage means;
Function as a voice synthesizing unit that synthesizes the input signal input from the BGM and the BGM signal read by the BGM reading unit.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the mixer 72 is shown as an example of the voice synthesizing means, but the mixing is performed in a software manner without using such a hard mixer 72. You may do it. (CRT) The CRT 90 is a device that is connected to the computer 70 and displays the operating procedure of the vending machine 10 and the like.

As a device for displaying the operation procedure, a liquid crystal display, a dot matrix display or the like may be used in addition to the CRT 90. (ROM writer) The ROM writer 100 is a device that functions as voice writing means. This ROM writer 100
Is connected to the portable voice message playback device 40 via the output terminal 140 as shown in FIG. 1 to store the voice message information synthesized by the mixer 72 in the portable voice message playback device 40. Device. (Portable Voice Message Reproducing Apparatus) The portable voice message reproducing apparatus 40 is formed, for example, in the form of a credit card.

Although not shown, a substrate is provided inside the outer case, and the substrate has an input terminal 150, a speech synthesis LSI 160, a speaker 170,
Secondary amplifier (AMP) 180, battery 190, drive switch 200
Etc. are incorporated. Although the portable voice message reproducing device 40 has been described as a card type, as shown in FIG. 2, a substrate is stuck in a two-fold paper card,
Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 3, it may be a box type.

In the case of a two-fold card type shown in FIG. 2, it is preferable to open the card so that sound is reproduced. Further, in the case of the box type shown in FIG. 3, the lid may be opened and closed so that sound is reproduced when the lid is opened, or playback may be started outside or inside the box. A switch may be provided. (Speech Synthesis LSI) As shown in FIG. 1, the speech synthesis LSI 160 has an interface (I / F) 161, an OTP
ROM (OneTime Programmable ROM) 162, ADPCM
It includes a controller (Adaptive Defferential PCM controller) 163, a D / A converter 164, a low-pass fill (LPF) 165 for voice synthesis, a primary amplifier (AMP) 166, a power controller 167, an oscillator 168, and the like.

In the speech synthesis LSI 160, the input terminal 15
0, the voice message information input via the interface 161 is stored in the OTP ROM 162. This OT
The PROM 162 is formed of a MOS ROM. Specifically, the PROM 162 is sealed in a mold package, for example, by applying a highly water-resistant passivation to an EPROM chip to prevent moisture from entering from a package terminal portion. And from such a structure, the stored data cannot be erased.

The voice message information stored in the OTP ROM 162 is reproduced by the ADPCM controller 163 and is converted into an analog signal by the D / A converter 164.
Noise is removed by the low-pass filter 165 for speech synthesis, and 1
It is amplified by the next amplifier 166. Also, a speech synthesis LSI 1
A battery 190 is connected to the 60 power controllers 167, and supplies drive power to the speech synthesis LSI 160.

Further, an oscillator 168 is connected to the power controller 167, and generates an operation clock of the speech synthesis LSI 160. The OTP ROM 162 is
The ADPCM controller 163 functions as voice storage means for storing voice message information, and functions as voice signal conversion means for converting voice message information into voice signals.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the OTP ROM 162 is used as the voice storage means. However, the voice storage means may be another element as long as voice message information can be stored. A possible EPROM or RAM may be used. Further, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the ADPCM controller 163 is used as the audio signal conversion means. However, the audio signal conversion means may be another element as long as the audio message information can be reproduced. It can be appropriately selected according to the device to be configured. (Speaker) The speaker 170 is a device that functions as a sound generation unit that generates a sound signal.

The audio signal reproduced by the audio synthesis LSI 160 is amplified by the secondary amplifier 180 and generated from the speaker 170. Note that a speaker is used as the sound generating means.
In addition to 170, a diaphragm may be used. (Usage Method) How to use the vending machine 10 will be described below.

When a coin is inserted from the currency slot 20 and detected by the coin switch 21, the portable voice message reproducing device 40 stored in the commodity discharging device 30
Each piece is transported to a predetermined voice writing position. Also, CR
An operation guide is displayed on the screen of T90. Buyer,
According to the BGM selection screen of the CRT 90, the user operates the selection switch 63 to select a desired BGM, and then operates the determination switch 64 to determine the BGM.

In this case, "do not use BGM"
Can be selected, and only the voice input from the microphone 50 is transmitted to the portable voice message playback device 40.
May be stored. Next, the selected BGM
Is started, and the recording switch 61 is operated to input a sound from the microphone 50. At this time, a recording timer is preferably displayed on the screen of the CRT 90 so that the recording time can be checked. The recording time is, for example, 8 to 16 seconds.

It is not necessary to play BGM during recording. Here, when the purchaser operates the reproduction switch 62, the synthesized voice and BGM are reproduced. Then, when the purchaser determines that the reproduced synthesized sound is sufficient, the purchaser operates the decision switch 64. In order to start recording again, the recording switch 61 may be operated again.

When the decision switch 64 is operated, the computer 70 performs HEX conversion on the composite signal and transmits the signal to the ROM writer 100. In the ROM writer 100, the output terminal 140
Input terminal of portable voice message playback device 40 in contact with
OT of portable voice message playback device 40 via 150
The composite signal is written into the PROM 162.

When the voice message information is stored in the OTP ROM 162 of the portable voice message reproducing device 40, the portable voice message reproducing device 40 is discharged out of the vending machine 10. By operating the drive switch 200 of the discharged portable voice message reproducing device 40, the synthesized voice and BGM are output from the speaker 17
Flows from 0.

At this time, the reproduction may be performed only once, or may be repeated a predetermined number of times or a predetermined time. Note that the portable voice message reproducing device 40 may be provided with a function of separating the synthesized voice and the BGM during reproduction, so that only one of them can be selectively reproduced.

[0039]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. (Claim 1) That is, according to the invention described in claim 1,
The purchaser can store the desired voice with respect to the portable voice message reproducing device sold by the vending machine, so that the portable voice message reproducing device with added value can be sold. (Claim 2) According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention,
For a portable voice message playback device sold at a vending machine, a buyer can store desired voice over a previously stored BGM, so that a unique portable voice message playback corresponding to various needs of the purchaser can be performed. The device can be sold.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a vending machine of a portable voice message reproducing device.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a portable voice message reproducing device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a portable voice message reproducing device according to a third example of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Vending machine 20 Currency slot 21 Coin switch 30 Commodity ejection device 40 Portable voice message playback device 50 Microphone 60 Operation switch 61 Recording switch 62 Playback switch 63 Selection switch 64 Decision switch 70 Computer 71 CPU 72 Mixer 80 BGM memory 90 CRT 100 ROM writer 110 Low-pass filter for microphone 120 Amplifier for microphone 130 A / D
Converter 140 Output terminal 150 Input terminal 160 Voice synthesis LSI 161 Interface 162 OTP ROM 163 ADP
CM controller 164 D / A converter 165 Low-pass filter for speech synthesis 166 Primary amplifier 167 Power controller 168 Oscillator 170 Speaker 180 Secondary amplifier 190 Battery 200 Drive switch

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A portable voice message playback device comprising: a currency slot into which a currency can be inserted; and a commodity discharging device that discharges the portable voice message playback device on condition that the currency is inserted from the currency slot. A vending machine for the device, wherein the portable voice message playback device includes: a voice storage unit capable of storing voice message information input from an input terminal; and a voice signal transmitting the voice message information stored in the voice storage unit. Audio signal converting means for converting the audio signal into audio data; and a sound generating means for reproducing the audio signal converted by the audio signal converting means. The vending machine comprises: a microphone capable of inputting sound; and a microphone input from the microphone. A sound to be written to the voice storage means via the input terminal of the portable voice message playback device, using an input signal as voice message information. A machine as portable voice message reproducing apparatus characterized by comprising a writing means. 2. A vending machine includes: a BGM storage unit storing a plurality of BGMs; a selection switch capable of selecting a plurality of BGMs; and a BGM selected by the selection switch.
BGM reading means for reading from the GM storage means, the input signal input from the microphone and the B signal
Voice synthesizing means for synthesizing the BGM signal read by the GM reading means, wherein the voice writing means uses the synthesized signal synthesized by the voice synthesizing means as voice message information for the portable voice 2. A vending machine for a portable voice message reproducing device according to claim 1, wherein the data is written in the voice storage means of the message reproducing device.