JP3555840B2 - Electronic equipment with voice recording / playback function - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an electronic apparatus having a function of storing (recording) and reproducing audio as audio data, including an audio recording / reproducing apparatus such as a cassette recorder or an MD recorder, a portable terminal apparatus, or a communication terminal apparatus having a telephone function. It is about.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, with the development of digital technology, many electronic devices handle voice. An electronic device having such a voice recording function can easily store voice data by operating a recording start button and inputting voice from a voice input device such as a microphone. Also, by inserting an index mark at a delimiter portion of the content or the like, cueing can be reproduced.
[0003]
For example, the technology of the audio recording / reproducing device described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-320148 is as follows.
[0004]
This audio recording / reproducing device mainly includes an audio input device such as a microphone for inputting audio data to a device, an input device including buttons for instructing start / end of audio input, and a storage for storing the input audio data. It comprises a medium, an audio output device for outputting audio data from a speaker or the like, and an index mark recording device for inserting an index mark.
[0005]
The operation of this audio recording / reproducing apparatus is performed in the following sequence.
[0006]
{Circle around (1)} First, in order to perform voice recording, the user operates the input device for instructing the start of voice input to make the device ready for input. In this state, recording of voice is enabled.
[0007]
{Circle around (2)} In this state, the user performs input by emitting a voice toward a voice input device such as a microphone. The input voice is stored in the storage medium as voice data at any time.
[0008]
{Circle around (3)} When the user wants to insert an index mark while recording a voice, the user operates the index recording device to insert the index mark.
[0009]
{Circle around (4)} When the user has input all voices, the user ends the voice input by operating the input device for instructing the end of the voice input. Accordingly, the storage of the audio data in the storage medium ends.
[0010]
(5) Next, when reproducing the audio data recorded above, the user operates an input device for instructing the reproduction of the target audio data, so that the audio data is output from an audio output device such as a speaker. Sound is output from the beginning. Further, when the reproduction of the cue is instructed to reproduce the cue with respect to the inserted index, the sound is output from the position where the index mark is inserted.
[0011]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the technique described above still has the following problems.
[0012]
The above audio recording / reproducing apparatus is capable of reproducing a cue by inserting an index in the middle of audio data. However, in this method / method, when long-time data or a very large number of data exist, it is difficult to know what content and how many indexes have been inserted. Therefore, there is a problem that it is not possible to immediately find necessary voice data. In other words, when there are a large number of index insertions, there is a problem that it is not possible to visually distinguish necessary data.
[0013]
Further, the above-described audio recording / reproducing apparatus handles recorded audio only as analog audio data, and when it is used as digital code (character) information, it is very difficult to classify necessary data. It becomes complicated. In other words, even if it is desired to collect the audio data including the contents of the "audio recording / reproducing apparatus" all together, there is a problem that processing such as audio analysis is required if the audio data remains as it is, and it takes a very long time.
[0014]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and has as its object the purpose of inputting position information input means and marks and characters in addition to the functions of a conventional audio recording / reproducing apparatus. Input means, and (a) insert a position information into an important part of the audio data using those means, and add a mechanism to add the information to the position information. It is possible to instantly search for necessary information by schematically displaying which part of the entire audio data the position information is located in. Further, (c) a mark or character data is added to the entire audio data and the position information. It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function having a function of easily organizing information by adding and displaying.
[0015]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
An electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises: a voice input unit for inputting voice for recording and reproducing voice; and an analog signal which is the input voice. Means for converting the digital signal to a signal, storage means for storing the digital signal as audio data, means for reading the audio data stored in the storage means as a digital signal, means for converting the digital signal to an analog signal, Voice output means for uttering the analog signal as voice;,PreviousVoicedataamong, Any information you want to record additional information including characters, symbols and marksSpecify the position ofPlaceStore in the storage meansPlaceAn electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function provided with location information designating means, wherein the electronic device is designated by the position information designating means.WasVisualize locationTableIndicating meansAnd position information input means for inputting the additional information with respect to the position visually displayed by the display means and storing the additional information in the storage means in association with the position.EquippedThe display means displays additional information associated with the position stored in the storage means so that when a position visually displayed is designated, the display means can be associated with the position.It is characterized by the following.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An embodiment of an electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0021]
(Example 1)
FIG. 1 is an external view of an electronic apparatus having a voice recording / reproducing function according to the present embodiment.
[0022]
Note that the shape of the electronic device in FIG. 1 assumes a portable cassette recorder in order to make the description easy to understand.
[0023]
As shown in the figure, the electronic device includes a display integrated input device (touch panel) 6, 55 including a tablet and a liquid crystal display device, a voice input device 7 such as a microphone, and a voice output device 8 such as a speaker. The various instruction means for recording and reproducing sound include, for example, a recording button (REC) 51, a stop button (STOP) 52, a reproduction button (PLAY) 53, and a position designation button (INDEX) 54. I have. The various instruction means for recording and reproducing the sound may be buttons as described above, or may be a display integrated input device (touch panel) including a tablet and a liquid crystal display device.
[0024]
Although not shown, a power on / off means for the electronic device and a sound input / reproduction interrupting means are assumed to be present.
[0025]
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a system constituting an electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function according to the present embodiment.
[0026]
Reference numeral 1 denotes a central control device for controlling the entire electronic device, which is constituted by a CPU, a dedicated system LSI, or the like. Reference numeral 2 denotes a first memory, which stores a program for operating and processing the central control device 1, data such as CG, and other information necessary for the operation of the electronic device. , Which is composed of a ROM. Reference numeral 3 denotes a second memory, which secures a work area required for the central control device 1 to operate and perform processing, and is constituted by a RAM. Reference numeral 4 denotes a third memory, which is provided with a data area for an application required for the central control device 1 to operate and process, and stores audio data obtained by recording described below. A data area is provided. The third memory 4 may be a RAM, or may be an EEPROM or a flash memory which is a nonvolatile memory. When a RAM is used as the third memory 4, it is assumed that a backup battery for protecting data is provided. Further, here, the second memory 3 and the third memory 4 are configured separately. However, the internal area of one memory (for example, RAM) is divided into a work area for work and a work area for application. The configuration may be divided into data areas.
[0027]
Further, the third memory 4 may not be an EEPROM or a flash memory which is a RAM or a nonvolatile memory as described above. For example, external storage means (storage medium) such as a cassette tape, MD, FD, DVD and the like may be used. However, in that case, control means for driving the external storage means (storage medium) is required, which is provided in the central control device 1.
[0028]
The data area has the following configuration.
[0029]
As shown in the figure, the content of data per case is configured such that an area 41 of a position information list for storing position information and an area 42 of recorded audio data are in the form of one record. These may be configured in the form of one record as shown in the figure, or may be configured to include a separate area and provide a pointer to form a series of data. It is assumed that a plurality of these data can be registered.
[0030]
Reference numeral 6 denotes a display device, which includes a display (display unit) and a circuit for driving the display (display control unit). The display device 6 is an LCD in this embodiment, but may be another device. The display device 6 is a device for displaying a state of the electronic device, data contents, and the like.
[0031]
An input device 5 includes an input unit such as a keyboard and buttons and an input control unit for controlling the input unit. Here, the input unit includes a voice input start means (REC) 51 for instructing the start of voice recording, a voice input ending means (STOP) 52 for instructing stop or end of the recording, and recording. Sound reproducing means (PLAY) 53 for instructing the reproduction of the reproduced sound, and a position for inserting position information for storing the position of important content in the recorded sound Designating means (INDEX) 54; and data input means for position information for storing additional information including characters, symbols, marks, etc. in the position information stored by the position specifying means (INDEX) 54. (Position information input means) 55.
[0032]
Here, it is assumed that the data input unit (position information input unit) 55 is configured by a keyboard, a tablet, or a touch panel. In FIG. 2, the data input means (positional information input means) 55 and the display device 6 are separately described. However, in the case of a touch panel, for example, an electronic notebook, It may be a touch panel type display-integrated input device employed in a portable terminal or the like.
[0033]
In this embodiment, the voice input start means (REC) 51, the voice input end means (STOP) 52, the voice reproduction means (PLAY) 53, and the position designation means (INDEX) 54 are illustrated in order to make the description easy to understand. The button is shaped as shown in FIG. 1, and the operation is performed by operating (pressing) the corresponding button. Further, the voice input end means (STOP) 52 functions not only as a means for stopping at the time of recording, but also as a means for stopping at the time of reproduction.
[0034]
Reference numeral 7 denotes a voice input device, which includes a microphone and the like. The sound input device 7 amplifies the sound taken in from the microphone by the signal amplifying means, and sends out the signal to the central control device 1 as an analog signal. The audio signal sent as an analog signal is converted into a digital signal (digital data) by the central control unit 1 through an analog / digital conversion processing means. The converted digital signal (digital data) is stored as audio data in the audio data 42 in the data area of the third memory 4 by the recording means.
[0035]
Reference numeral 8 denotes an audio output device, which includes a speaker and the like. The central controller 1 reads out the audio data stored in the audio data 42 in the data area of the third memory 4 by the reproducing means, and converts the read audio data into a digital signal (digital data) by digital / analog conversion. The signal is converted into an analog signal via the processing means and sent to the audio output device 8. In the audio output device 8, the transmitted analog signal is amplified by a signal amplifying means, and is uttered as sound from a speaker.
[0036]
It is assumed that the central control device 1 has, in addition to the functions and means described above, means for searching or specifying position information, which is a feature of the present embodiment.
[0037]
Here, the central control device 1 may be configured by a dedicated voice chip (dedicated voice processing LSI) for handling voice and its voice data.
[0038]
From the above configuration, the central control unit (CPU or the like) 1 plays the role of system control means, recording means, reproduction means, analog / digital conversion processing means, digital / analog conversion processing means, position information search / instruction means, etc. The third memory (EEPROM or flash memory or external storage means (storage medium), which is a RAM or a non-volatile memory) 4 has the function and function of the storage means, and the display device 6 has the function and function of the display means. The input device 5 has a role / function of control means for various input / output related to voice and data input means such as position information, the voice input device has a role / function of voice input means, and the voice output device has a voice output function. Each has its own role and function.
[0039]
Next, the configuration of the data area of the third memory 4 will be described.
[0040]
FIG. 3 shows a configuration of a data area of the third memory 4.
[0041]
The data area includes a location information list area 41 and audio data area 42. The audio data area 42 is information in which a sound input from the audio input device 7 such as a microphone is converted into digital data and stored. On the other hand, the area 41 of the position information list is an area for storing position information for storing the position of important contents during recording.
[0042]
In this case, the position is stored by operating the position designation button, which is the position designation means (INDEX) in FIGS. 1 and 2, during recording. This position information may be present at a plurality of locations during recording. Therefore, a plurality of pieces of position information can be stored in the area 41 of the position information list.
[0043]
The position information list 41 includes position information data (offset) 41A and serial number data 41B.
[0044]
The position information data (offset) 41A is an offset value from the head position (head address) of the audio data 41 in which the position (address) where the position information is inserted is registered, and what number position is the serial number data 41B It is composed of a number 41Ba indicating information and data 41Bb as code information including characters, symbols, marks, etc. for recording additional information by the user. Here, the serial number 41Ba may be a unique numerical value assigned to each audio data 42 or a unique numerical value assigned to the entire electronic device.
[0045]
Further, data 41Bb as code information including characters, symbols, marks, and the like for the user to record additional information is supplied from the display-integrated touch panels 55 and 6 in FIG. The data input by the position information input means 55 is stored.
[0046]
Next, an outline of the operation of the electronic device having the voice recording / reproducing function in the present embodiment will be described.
[0047]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the electronic device.
[0048]
The description will be made with reference to the corresponding screen display example.
[0049]
The initial state of the electronic device is a state in which nothing is displayed on the display of the display device 6 as shown in FIG.
[0050]
The user executes the voice input start means (REC) 51 to instruct the start of voice input to input the voice data 42. For example, a voice input start button (REC) is operated (step S1 in FIG. 4). Thus, recording can be started.
[0051]
The user records a target voice from the voice input device 7 such as a microphone (step S2 in FIG. 4). The recorded voice is stored as voice data 42 in the data area of the third memory 4. The screen display on the display of the display device 6 at this time is as shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 601 denotes a message indicating “recording” indicating the state of the apparatus, and “01:21” in 602 denotes a display of a recording time from the start to the present time. The user continues to record the desired content.
[0052]
If it is determined that the user has reached an important part during the recording, the user executes the position specifying means (INDEX) 54 to indicate the position information. For example, a position designation button (INDEX) 54 is operated (step S3 in FIG. 4). As a result, the position information is stored in the position information list 41 corresponding to the audio data 42 being recorded. That is, it is stored as the i-th position information data. At this time, the position information data (offset) 41A and the serial number 41Bb of the serial number data 41B are stored as position information.
[0053]
When the user finishes inputting all the desired contents by voice, the user executes voice input end means (STOP) 52 to instruct the stop of voice input in order to end the input of voice data 42. For example, the voice input end button (STOP) is operated (Step S4 in FIG. 4). Thus, the recording is completed.
[0054]
At this point, the screen display on the display of the display device 6 is as shown in FIG.
[0055]
FIG. 6 is a bar chart display for making it easy to understand the recording time of the recorded voice data 42 and the location designated in the data.
[0056]
“12 minutes 32 seconds” of 602 is the total recording time of the audio data 42, 603 is a bar chart of the registered audio data 42, and 604 is a mark indicating the location of the position information added during recording. is there. Further, at the lower part of the screen, a code information input unit 55 for recording additional information for meaning or identification in the position information is provided by a touch key method.
[0057]
Here, reference numeral 551 denotes a key for performing a target process / operation. As an example, as shown in (b), a “registration” key 551-1 for registering additional information in position information, and a “correction” for correcting registered additional information Key 551-2, "delete" key 551-3 for deleting registered additional information, "character" key 551-4 for inputting characters, "symbol" key for inputting symbols 551-5, a "mark" key 551-6 for inputting a mark, a "display" key 551-7 for returning the mode state from input / correction or deletion to the display mode state, and the like are provided. Reference numeral 552 denotes an area for displaying and adopting a candidate when a “character”, “symbol”, or “mark” key is operated. Such a touch key method uses an existing technology.
[0058]
When the user wants to reproduce the audio data 42 recorded in the state shown in FIG. 6, the user executes the audio reproducing means (PLAY) 53 to instruct the start of the reproduction. For example, the audio playback button (PLAY) is operated (step S6 in FIG. 4). Thus, reproduction is started.
[0059]
FIG. 7 is an example of a screen display during reproduction of audio data.
[0060]
Reference numeral 601 denotes a message “reproducing” indicating the state of the apparatus, and “05:43” in 602 denotes a display of the elapsed reproduction time from the start to the current time. Reference numeral 603 denotes a bar chart of the registered audio data 42, and reference numeral 603a denotes, as a bar chart, which part of the currently reproduced audio data in all the audio data.
[0061]
A mark 604 indicates the location of the position information added during recording.
[0062]
By touching “<<” 605a and “>>>” 605b, it is possible to instruct to skip to the position where the position information is specified for the position of the audio data currently being reproduced, that is, to search for the beginning. For example, if the user touches 605b at the present time, the display advances to the position of the position information 604-3, and if the user touches 605a, the display returns to the position of the position information 604-2. This cueing is also executed by directly touching the marks 604-1, 604-2, 604-3 indicating the location of the position information.
[0063]
Normal reproduction of audio data is performed from the beginning of the data, but each mark 604-1, 604-2, 604-3 directly indicating the position of the position information or a skip mark "<<" 605a, ">" By selecting> "605b, it is possible to immediately find the position where the position information is stored (step S7 in FIG. 4).
[0064]
When the user wants to stop the reproduction in the middle of the reproduction, the voice input end means (STOP) is executed to instruct the end of the reproduction. For example, a voice input end button (STOP) is operated. Thereby, the reproduction is stopped.
[0065]
As described above, when the reproduction is stopped during the reproduction or when the reproduction of the recorded audio data is completed, the screen display on the display of the display device 6 is as shown in FIG.
[0066]
Although not described in the processing sequence of FIG. 4, the position information can be inserted and recorded even during the reproduction in step S6. In other words, it is possible to deal with contents that are not noticed at the time of recording. The method of recording the position information is executed by performing the same means and operation as in step S3 at the time of recording.
[0067]
Next, a description will be given of a method and a procedure in a case where data is input to a location designated by a user and in a case where content already input is displayed.
[0068]
In the display state of FIG. 6, the user touches the position 604 of the mark whose position has been designated (step S8). By doing so, the position information of the corresponding position is displayed on the screen.
[0069]
For example, if the position information of the touched position designation has already been registered, the screen shown in FIG. 8 is displayed (step S9). If the position information of the touched position designation has not been registered yet, the screen shown in FIG. 9 is displayed (step S10).
[0070]
In the case of FIG. 8, it is shown that a sentence such as 606 is stored as additional information of the position information in the position designation mark 604-1.
[0071]
In this state, the touch key type code information input means 55 provided at the lower portion of the screen described with reference to FIG. 6 above, that is, a key 551 for performing a target process / operation and a "character" or "symbol" or "mark" When the key is operated, various operations can be performed using the area 552 for displaying and adopting the candidate, and for example, the state can be changed as follows.
[0072]
(1) When the "modify" key 551-2 is operated, the state transits to the screen display state of FIG. In other words, when the user wants to correct a sentence that is additional information, the user can execute this operation to execute the operation. In FIG. 10, it is assumed that the cursor is moved and displayed by touching a place of a character or the like to be corrected.
[0073]
(2) When the "delete" key 551-3 is operated, a transition is made to the screen display state of FIG. That is, when the user wants to delete the sentence, which is additional information, the user can execute the operation by executing this operation. In FIG. 11, a target process can be executed by touching either “Yes” or “No”.
[0074]
(3) When the "display" key 551-7 is operated, a transition is made to the screen display state of FIG. That is, it is possible to return to the original state.
[0075]
In the case of FIG. 9, it indicates that nothing is stored in the position designation mark 604-1 as additional information of the position information as in 606. Therefore, a cursor 606a for prompting input of characters, symbols, and marks is displayed.
[0076]
Even in this state, the code information input means 55 of the touch key type provided at the lower part of the screen described with reference to FIG. 6, that is, the key 551 for performing the target processing / operation and the "character" or "symbol" or "mark" When the key is operated, various operations can be performed using the area 552 for displaying and adopting the candidate, and for example, the state can be changed as follows.
[0077]
(4) Inputting from the position of the cursor 606a by selecting and specifying a target character or the like using any one of the "character" key 551-4, the "symbol" key 551-5, and the "mark" key 551-6. It is being done.
[0078]
(5) The “register” key 551-1 is used to register the input information. As a result, the screen is displayed as shown in FIG.
[0079]
The "delete" key 551-3 and the "display" key 551-7 in the middle of creating a text perform the same operations as the above (2) and (3).
[0080]
The input and registered data is stored as data 41Bb including characters, symbols, and marks of serial number data 41B corresponding to the corresponding position information data 41A in FIG. In other words, the connection between the position information data and the additional information data is assumed to be connected when the serial numbers existing in both structures are the same.
[0081]
In this embodiment, the code information input means 55 of the touch key type provided at the lower part of the screen is in the state of the display mode in FIG. 6 and the state of each mode of code input / correction / deletion (FIGS. 6, 8, 9, 10, 11) are valid only, and do not function in any other state.
[0082]
(Example 2)
FIG. 12 is an external view of an electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function according to the present embodiment.
[0083]
The shape of the electronic device having the voice recording / reproducing function shown in FIG. 12 is assumed to be a device equipped with a speaker and a microphone based on a portable terminal including an electronic organizer, a handy terminal, etc. It is.
[0084]
As shown in the figure, the present device is composed of a display integrated input device (touch panel) 6, 55 composed of a tablet and a liquid crystal display device, an audio input device 7 such as a microphone, and an audio output device 8 such as a speaker. It is configured.
[0085]
In the present embodiment, the indicating means such as various buttons for recording and reproducing the sound shown in FIG. 1 is provided on the display integrated input device (touch panel) 6 or 55 including the tablet and the liquid crystal display device. I do. For example, touch keys such as a recording key (REC) 51 ', a stop key (STOP) 52', a reproduction key (PLAY) 53 ', and a position designation key (INDEX) 54' are provided.
[0086]
The power on / off means of the audio recording / reproducing apparatus is provided as an on key 55 'and an off key 56' as shown in the figure. Further, although not shown, it is assumed that a means for interrupting input / reproduction of audio is provided.
[0087]
The functional blocks related to the system configuration of the electronic device having the voice recording / reproducing function in the present embodiment correspond to FIG. 2 of the first embodiment. The configuration of the position information also corresponds to FIG. 3 of the first embodiment. Furthermore, the outline of the operation of this device is the same as that of the first embodiment.
[0088]
That is, as a difference, in the first embodiment, various instruction means for recording and reproducing a sound include, for example, a recording button (REC) 51, a stop button (STOP) 52, and a reproduction button (PLAY) 53. Button-shaped button (INDEX) 54. However, in this embodiment, the functions of the display integrated type input device (touch panel) composed of the tablet and the liquid crystal display device are fully utilized, and the above buttons are used as, for example, a recording key (REC) 51 ′ as a touch key. This is realized by a stop key (STOP) 52 ', a reproduction key (PLAY) 53', and a position designation key (INDEX) 54 '. Otherwise, it is the same as the first embodiment.
[0089]
For example, FIG. 13 is the same as the state of FIG. 6 of the first embodiment.
[0090]
(Example 3)
The electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function in the present embodiment is assumed to be a communication terminal device having a telephone function including a telephone and a facsimile.
[0091]
Although the external shape of the electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function in this embodiment is not shown, a receiver (handset) is provided in the external shape of FIG. 12 in the second embodiment, and a telephone line (public line) is provided. Are connected via a modular jack. In other words, the portable terminal including the electronic organizer and the handy terminal shown in FIG. 12 is provided with a speaker and a microphone based on a portable terminal, and further includes a device necessary for a telephone.
[0092]
Although the functional blocks of the system configuration of the electronic device having the voice recording / reproducing function in the present embodiment are not shown, in the functional blocks of the system configurations of the first and second embodiments, those provided with the devices necessary for the telephone, A line control means for controlling a communication line and a line connector. Other functions are the same.
[0093]
The feature of the present embodiment is that when a user records the contents of an incoming call, the user can immediately record a portion considered important in the conversation. Therefore, what is important at the time of reproduction can be visually expressed, and additional information can be input, so that the effect of reminding the user of the forgotten content can be obtained.
[0094]
In each of the above embodiments, the input means of the additional data in the position information selects various keys such as characters, symbols, and marks on a touch panel type key provided at the bottom of the screen, and inputs data. Although the method was adopted, it is not limited to this. For example, the information may be directly input to the area 606 in the screen by a handwriting method.
[0095]
As described above, each embodiment has the following advantages.
[0096]
(1) A device for instructing the start of voice input is operated, and voice is input from the voice input device. A plurality of pieces of position information are input by using a means for specifying a position when an important part for the voice is reached. Then, the device for instructing the end of the voice input is operated to end the voice input. Thereafter, the total time of the recorded audio data and the bar chart are displayed, and the input position information is added to the bar chart and displayed.
[0097]
As a result, an electronic device having a sound recording / reproducing function for handling invisible data such as sound is provided with a position information designating unit for adding additional information, thereby providing an excellent effect that information can be easily accessed. Obtainable.
[0098]
(2) The cueing process can be performed by selecting the position information displayed on the bar chart during the reproduction, and the necessary information can be reproduced instantaneously by reproducing from the audio data at the specified position. .
[0099]
Further, position designation can be performed during reproduction in the same manner as during recording.
[0100]
As a result, by attaching position information to invisible data such as audio and displaying it on a display device to make it visible information, an excellent effect of easily selecting audio information and skipping data to important items is obtained. be able to.
[0101]
(3) Further, the position can be designated in the same manner not only during recording but also during reproduction, and position information can be added.
[0102]
As a result, it is possible to avoid losing important contents.
[0103]
(4) By selecting the position information displayed on the bar chart after the end of the voice input or the reproduction for the position information designated and input during the voice input or the reproduction, a mark or a character is displayed on the position information. Becomes valid, and the mark or character input from the input device is displayed on the bar chart together with the position information.
[0104]
As a result, by providing a function to add intelligible marks and characters to invisible data such as voice, users can search for information and group related contents, and can easily manage data. It is possible to obtain an excellent effect that the use efficiency is improved.
[0105]
As described above, the contents in the embodiments described above are not limited to the above described contents unless the gist of the present invention is changed.
[0110]
【The invention's effect】
The present inventionIn electronic devices having a voice recording and playback function inEquipped with a function to add intelligible marks and characters to invisible data such as audio, it is possible to search for information and group related contents, etc. The effect of improving can be obtained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of an electronic apparatus having a voice recording / reproducing function according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a system constituting an electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing a configuration of position information according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of an operation of an electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a screen display example of an electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function during recording according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a screen display example of an electronic apparatus having a voice recording / reproducing function after recording or reproduction is completed in the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a screen display example of the audio recording / reproducing device being reproduced in the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a screen display example when position information has already been registered in the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a screen display example in a case where position information is not registered in the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a screen display example when the registered position information is corrected in the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a screen display example in the case of deleting registered position information in the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is an external view of an electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a screen display example of an electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function after recording or reproduction is completed in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Central control unit
2 First memory
3 Second memory
4 Third memory
5 Input device
6 Display device
7 Voice input device
8 Audio output device

Claims (1)

Voice input means for inputting voice to record and reproduce voice, means for converting an analog signal which is the input voice into a digital signal, and storage means for storing the digital signal as voice data If, means for reading the audio data stored in the storage means as a digital signal, means for converting said digital signal into an analog signal, and an audio output means for uttering the analog signal as a sound, before Symbol audio data in the middle, an optional position you wish to record additional information including characters and symbols or marks, the sound recording and playback functions and a position information specifying unit that stores the position in the memory means visually table an electronic device, and Viewing means you visually displaying the position specified by the position information specifying unit, by said display means having Relative position, enter the additional information, the additional information and a position information input means for storing in the storage means in association with the position, the display means, visually displayed position An electronic device having a voice recording / reproducing function , wherein, when specified, additional information associated with the position stored in the storage means is displayed so that the correspondence with the position can be understood .

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