JP6537926B2 - Recording device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a recording device for a meeting that has a recording function and a photographing function while emitting a message that helps the progress of the meeting.

  As a recording apparatus of this type, one described in Patent Document 1 has been proposed. According to this, a typical still image is automatically taken during recording, and the image data is recorded on the recording medium in association with the audio data.

  However, the technology described in Patent Document 1 can not help the progress of the meeting.

JP, 2012-217063, A

  In construction work, KY meetings are generally held as part of safety measures. Meetings should be conducted to some extent according to the form. It is because there is a risk that they will get lost. However, in small sites, it is often done by a few people, and in many cases, formal KY meetings have not been made. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a recording apparatus which issues a message to assist in the progress of a meeting and has both a recording function and a photographing function.

  That is, the recording apparatus according to the present invention includes a start switch, an end switch, a microphone, a speaker, a recording unit that records sound through the microphone, an audio output unit that outputs sound through the speaker, and clocking time. Means, voice message storage means for storing first and second voice messages registered in advance, manager message storage means for storing a manager message recorded by a user manager in advance by the recording means, meeting The camera includes a camera for photographing a participant, and a control unit, and when the user operates the start switch, the control unit acquires date and current time data from the timing unit and converts it into a voice, thereby the first voice Synthesize with a message to generate a synthetic voice message, and sound in order of synthetic voice message, administrator message, second voice message Whether output is made through the speaker by the output means and recording is started by the recording means when the second voice message is over, and the camera is made to take a picture simultaneously with the recording start time or after a predetermined time has elapsed Even when the user does not operate the end switch, the recording is ended after a predetermined time has elapsed from the recording start time, and the image data taken by the camera, the voice data recorded by the recording means, the date obtained from the timekeeping means It associates with the data of the time at the time of and is stored in the removable solid memory.

  As a result, even small people can be avoided, and effective KY meetings can be implemented. In addition, records can be reliably recorded.

It is a block diagram showing an outline of a recording device concerning an embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, although the embodiment which embodied the recording device which is the present invention is described using a drawing, the technical scope of the present invention is of course not limited to this. The detailed description of the well-known techniques is omitted.

  The recording apparatus 1 includes a start switch 11, an end switch 12, a microphone 13, a speaker 14, a recording unit 15 (recording unit), an audio output unit 16 (audio output unit), and a clock unit 17 (clock unit). And a voice message storage unit 18 (voice message storage unit), a manager message storage unit 19 (manager message storage unit), a camera 20, and a control unit 21 (control unit).

  The start switch 11 and the end switch 12 are general push-type switches, which are known techniques. The start switch 11 has a built-in pilot lamp (not shown) that lights up during recording. Lighting of the pilot lamp is based on a signal from the control unit 21. The microphone 13 and the speaker 14 are also commonly known techniques.

  The recording unit 15 records a voice through the microphone 13. The audio output unit 16 outputs an audio through the speaker 14. The clock unit 17 clocks the date and time, and outputs date and time data. These are also common known techniques.

  The voice message storage unit 18 is a general flash memory, which is a known technique. The first and second voice messages registered in advance are stored. In the present embodiment, the first voice message is "Start KY meeting. First of all, there is a greeting from the president. Then I ask the president." It is ". All are female voices.

The administrator message storage unit 19 is also a general flash memory, and is a known technique.
The recording unit 15 stores an administrator message recorded in advance by the administrator of the user.

  The camera 20 is for photographing a meeting participant, and a lens unit (not shown) is provided on the front of the recording device 1. The camera 20 is a normal digital camera and outputs image data obtained by photographing. This mechanism is a well-known technology. The recording apparatus 1 is provided with a cover (not shown) capable of completely covering the lens unit (not shown) of the camera 20. Also, this non-illustrated cover makes it possible for an outsider to clearly recognize that shooting can not be performed. That is, the recording device 1 is provided with a camera function disabling unit that can be viewed from the outside to disable the camera function. This is to make it possible to use it even at a site where shooting is prohibited.

  The control unit 21 includes a CPU and the like, and controls the entire recording apparatus 1. When the user operates the start switch 11, the control unit 21 acquires date and current time data from the time measuring unit 17, converts it into voice, combines it with the first voice message, and generates a combined voice message, combining it A voice message, an administrator message, and a second voice message are output in the order of the voice output unit 16 through the speaker 14, and when the second voice message is finished, the recording unit 15 is made to start recording. After the time has elapsed (simultaneously in the present embodiment), the camera 20 is used to take a picture, and the user operates the end switch 12 or even if the user does not operate the end switch 12 In this embodiment, the recording is terminated after 15 minutes, and the image data captured by the camera 20 and the sound recorded by the recording unit 15 Data and date acquired from the timekeeping unit 17 and time data at a predetermined time (in this embodiment, the time at which the start switch is operated) are associated with each other to form a removable solid memory 22 (SD card in this embodiment) Store in All these use well known techniques.

  Next, the operation (method of use) of the recording apparatus 1 will be described. As a preparation, record the message of the user's manager (for example, the president). In this embodiment, recording is started when both the start switch 11 and the end switch 12 are pressed and the pilot lamp blinks and then lights up. When the recording is stopped, the end switch is pressed. .

  The user adjusts and positions the recording device 1 so that the participant is photographed. Then, when it is the start time, press the start switch.

  The control unit 21 acquires date and current time data from the timekeeping unit 17, converts it into speech, and combines it with the first speech message to generate a synthesized speech message. Specifically, it will say, "We will start the KY meeting on ○ Mon ○ Day, ○ hour ○ minute. First of all, there is a greeting from the president. The voice message of the date and time is included in order to confirm that the timer unit 17 correctly counts the current date and time.

  Then, this message is output by the voice output unit 16 through the speaker 14, and subsequently, the administrator message recorded in advance preparation is output by the voice output unit 16 through the speaker 14, and the second voice is transmitted following the administrator message. The voice output unit 16 causes the speaker 14 to output the message "Now, reader please."

  When the second message ends, the control unit 21 causes the recording unit 15 to start recording and causes the camera 20 to shoot one still image. When the meeting is over, the user presses the end switch 12 to stop the recording. The control unit 21 automatically stops the recording when the user does not press the end switch 12 even after a predetermined time (15 minutes in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the recording. This is because the KY meeting is not conducted for a long time, and when the end switch 12 is not pressed after a predetermined time, it can be determined that the user has forgotten to press the end switch.

  Thereafter, the control unit 21 designates in advance the image data taken by the camera 20, the voice data recorded by the recording unit 15, the date acquired from the clock unit 17, and the data of the time at a predetermined time, The file format (in the present embodiment, the image data is JPEG format, the audio data is MP3 format, and the date and time data is text format) is stored in the removable solid memory 22 (SD card in the present embodiment). Specifically, one file is created for each meeting (every recording), and the file name includes the date. Audio data, image data, and date and time data are stored in the file.

  Note that the recording device 1 does not have the function of reproducing the sound of a recorded meeting or the photographed image. A data file stored in the solid state memory 22 is taken into a personal computer, and a necessary voice or image can be reproduced.

  The content described above relates to an embodiment of the present invention to the last, and does not mean that the present invention is limited to the above content. For example, it goes without saying that the solid-state memory does not have to be an SD card, and may have a function of playing back a recorded voice of a meeting or a photographed image.

Furthermore, for example, after the control unit 21 associates the image data and the voice data with the date and the data of the time at a predetermined time, and stores them in the solid state memory 22, a message such as "completion" It is also good. In this way, the user can confirm that the recording has been made reliably.
Further, although in the present embodiment the administrator message storage means is the administrator message storage unit 19 and is a flash memory, the administrator message may be stored in the fixed memory. This is convenient because the administrator can take out the fixed memory and easily copy it with a personal computer after recording on one. In addition, since the president's message does not flow during the operation of the recording apparatus, it is convenient to immediately know that the fixed memory is not attached.
Also, the recording time (meeting time) may be added to the data stored in the solid state memory 22 by the control unit 21.
Further, the number of still images captured by the camera 20 may be plural.

Second Embodiment
The recording device 2 has substantially the same configuration as the recording device 1, and only different parts will be described. In the recording device 2, the voice message storage unit 18 stores a third voice message in addition to the first and second voice messages. In the present embodiment, the third voice message is "Start KY meeting. Then, please ask the leader." It is a female voice as well as the first and second voice messages.

  Then, when the user operates the start switch 11, the control unit 21 determines whether the operation is the first day of the current day or not, and acquires the date and the current time data from the timekeeping unit 17 if it is not the first time. And convert it into a third voice message to generate a second synthesized voice message, and output it through the speaker 14 by the voice output unit 16 and when the second synthesized voice message is finished, the recording unit 15 records And the user to operate the end switch 12 or the user not to operate the end switch 12 at the same time as the recording start time or after a predetermined time has elapsed (simultaneously in the present embodiment). Even in this case, the recording is ended after a predetermined time (15 minutes in this embodiment) has elapsed from the recording start time, and the image data captured by the camera 20 and the recording The removable solid-state memory 22 (this embodiment) by correlating the voice data recorded at 15 with the date acquired from the timekeeping unit 17 and the time data at a predetermined time (in this embodiment, the time when the start switch is operated). Let's store it on the SD card. All these use well known techniques.

  Next, the operation (method of use) of the recording device 2 will be described. Again, only differences from the recording apparatus 1 will be described.

When the user presses the start switch, the control unit 21 determines whether this is the first operation on that day or the second or later operation (not the first operation). Then, if it is the first operation, the same operation as the recording apparatus 1 is performed, and if it is the second and subsequent operation, the following operation is performed.
Of course, it may be determined about the act of pressing the start switch whether the operation is the first operation on the day or not the first operation, but for example, it is determined whether or not the administrator message is output. Alternatively, the determination may be made as to whether a file including the date of the day exists in the solid state memory 22. That is, it is only necessary to determine whether to use the recording device 2 for the first time on the day or not.
The control unit 21 acquires date and current time data from the timekeeping unit 17, converts it into speech, and combines it with the third speech message to generate a second synthesized speech message. Specifically, it is "A month ○ day, ○ hour ○ minute, start a KY meeting. Then let me ask the leader." Then, this message is output by the voice output unit 16 through the speaker 14.

  When the second synthesized voice message ends, the control unit 21 causes the recording unit 15 to start recording and causes the camera 20 to shoot one still image. When the meeting is over, the user presses the end switch 12 to stop the recording. The control unit 21 automatically stops the recording when the user does not press the end switch 12 even after a predetermined time (15 minutes in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the recording.

  Thereafter, the control unit 21 designates in advance the image data taken by the camera 20, the voice data recorded by the recording unit 15, the date acquired from the clock unit 17, and the data of the time at a predetermined time, It is stored in the removable solid memory 22 in the form of a file.

1 recording device 11 start switch 12 end switch 13 microphone 14 speaker 15 recording unit (recording means) 16 audio output unit (audio output means)
17 Timekeeping unit (timekeeping means) 18 Voice message storage unit (voice message storage means)
19 Administrator message storage unit (administrator message storage unit)
20 camera 21 control unit (control means) 22 fixed memory

Claims (2)

A recording device that helps the meeting progress and records the content of the meeting,
With the start switch
End switch,
Mike and
A speaker,
Recording means for recording voice through the microphone;
Audio output means for outputting audio through the speaker;
Clocking means for clocking the current date and time,
Voice message storage means for storing first and second voice messages registered in advance;
A manager message storage unit for storing a manager message recorded by the manager of the user in advance by the recording unit;
A camera for shooting meeting participants,
And control means,
The control means
When the user operates the start switch, date and current time data are acquired from the clocking means, converted into speech, and synthesized with the first speech message to generate a synthesized speech message, the synthesized speech message; Causing the voice output means to output through the speaker in order of the manager message and the second voice message;
When the second voice message is finished, the recording means is made to start recording, and simultaneously with the recording start time or after a predetermined time has elapsed, it is made to be photographed by the camera,
Even if the user operates the end switch or the user does not operate the end switch, the recording is ended after a predetermined time has elapsed from the recording start time,
A recording apparatus which associates the image data photographed by the camera, the voice data recorded by the recording means, the date acquired from the clock means and the time data at a predetermined time point and stores them in a removable solid-state memory. The voice message storage means further stores a third voice message registered in advance.
The control means
When the user operates the start switch, it is determined whether the operation is the first time or not the first time of the day, and if it is not the first time, date and current time data are acquired from the timekeeping means and converted into voice Combining with the third voice message to generate a second combined voice message, and outputting the second combined voice message by the voice output means through the speaker;
When the second synthesized voice message is finished, the recording means is made to start recording, and at the same time as the recording start time or after a predetermined time has elapsed, the camera is made to take a picture.
Even if the user operates the end switch or the user does not operate the end switch, the recording is ended after a predetermined time has elapsed from the recording start time,
The image data taken by the camera, the voice data recorded by the recording means, the date acquired from the timekeeping means, and the time data at a predetermined time are associated with each other and stored in the removable solid-state memory. Recording device as described.

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