JPH0512707B2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) This invention is applicable to CRT displays, keyboards,
It relates to an interactive learning device that uses a cassette memory or the like to proceed with learning by responding to the contents of a display screen using a keyboard. This invention relates to an interactive learning device that utilizes both sound and music (which includes all kinds of acoustics such as sound and music).

(Prior Art) In recent years, learning systems using small computers (so-called personal computers, personal computers) have been announced, but all of them are provided as standalone software. That is, regardless of the textbook used by the learner, for example, magnetic tapes or magnetic disks having specific contents are prepared for each grade, or separate independent magnetic tapes or magnetic disks are prepared for each textbook.

There were also devices for storing data signals and control signals for displaying images as well as audio signals such as voice and music on a single magnetic tape for use in learning devices (for example, Japanese Patent Publication No. 14986/1986). .

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, this system has the disadvantage that it is not possible to study in the order according to the school textbook.

In addition, although it has the advantage of being inexpensive because it supplies applications using magnetic tape, it takes time to read data from the magnetic tape, resulting in a lack of quick response and a lack of rhythm for interactive learning. .

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an economical interactive learning device that is capable of quick response and efficient interactive learning.

(Means and effects for solving the problem) In order to achieve this object, according to the present invention,
In an interactive learning device that forms audio signals and computer data signals based on a magnetic tape, and performs interactive learning using audio from a speaker and images on a display screen, the magnetic tape is connected to the first A first channel portion in which an audio signal corresponding to the learning content is stored, and a second channel portion that is physically arranged in parallel along this first channel portion and that occurs temporally after the first learning content. A second channel part stores computer data signals corresponding to the learning content, and a magnetic head for reading each signal of the first channel and second channel of the magnetic tape is arranged in the width direction of the magnetic tape. a first memory arranged in parallel to the computer data signal for storing the computer data signal of the first learning content read from the first channel; a second memory for storing a computer data signal of a second learning content; a second memory for reproducing the audio signal of the first learning content from the magnetic tape and storing the computer data signal corresponding to the audio signal; The first and second memories are configured to write a computer data signal corresponding to the second learning content from the magnetic tape into the second memory while reading from the first memory. and a memory control circuit for controlling the memory.

According to such a configuration, for example, by transferring the contents of the second memory to the first memory and reading the contents of the first memory, the current learning contents can be transferred to an image based on audio and computer data signals, etc. Also, at this time, the next learning content can be simultaneously written to the second memory. Therefore, for example, when converting an image, the next learning content can be written from the second memory to the first memory. Only the data transfer time or the read time from the second memory constitutes a standby time, and redundant idle time does not interfere with screen switching.

(Embodiments of the invention) Examples of the invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the same reference numerals in each figure indicate similar objects.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the external configuration of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a system diagram showing the relationship between the components shown in FIG. 1 and the internal configuration. In both drawings, 1 is a textbook data reading means, 2 is a cassette tape in which the textbook data is stored, 3 is a problem data reading means, 4 is a cassette tape in which problem data is stored, and 5 is an IC card input/output means. , 6 is an IC card, 11 is a CRT display device as a display means, 12 is a keyboard, 13 is an overlay sheet, 15 is a game operation panel, 20 is a main control circuit, and 21, 22, 2
Reference numerals 3 denote a main arithmetic and control unit, a read-only memory, and a write/read memory, each of which constitutes a part of the main control circuit 20. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described according to the components shown in FIG.

The textbook data reading means 1 reads the textbook data stored on the cassette tape 2 in accordance with the command signal cc1 of the CPU 21, and temporarily stores it in the RAM 23. The textbook data records data regarding the type of textbook (company name, textbook name), units, pages, etc.

Question data reading means 3 is cassette tape 4
The question data stored in the CPU21 command signal
It is read out according to cc2 and temporarily stored in the RAM 23. The cassette tape 4 contains analog audio data and digital data for generating problems and their associated audio descriptions. The content provided by the question data is, for example, a memorization of questions created for all the items that are to be studied in that grade, regardless of the content of the textbook or its unit. It is also possible to expand the range to include one for lower grades of elementary school and one for upper grades.

FIG. 3 shows the format of such a cassette tape 4, in which the tape 30 is divided into two channels 31 and 32 for use. That is, the first channel 31 has a first channel, a second channel, a third channel, and so on.
The first device in which audio signals corresponding to the learning content of
It consists of channel portions 31a, 31b, 31c.... Further, the second channel 32 is physically arranged in parallel with the first channel 31, and the second channel 32 is physically parallel to the first channel 31.
It consists of second channel portions 32b, 32c, 32d, etc. in which computer data signals and control signals corresponding to the third, fourth, etc. learning contents are stored.
As can be seen, each channel 3 recorded at a constant physical spacing 39 without recording a signal
The learning contents corresponding to signals 1 and 32 are shifted by one between each channel. The reason for this will be revealed later. Further, the data of the second channel 32 constitutes one node 32b by a plurality of data blocks 33b, 34b, and 35b, and such a node 3
2b, 32c, 32d, . . . are assembled at intervals of 39 to form one chapter. How the data blocks of each section are structured and what sections each chapter is composed of can be understood by, for example, adding directory data representing these contents to the beginning of the tape. Ru.

FIG. 4 shows a system for generating data using a tape of such a format, and constitutes a part of the problem data reading means 3. According to the figure, the first channel 3 of the magnetic tape 30
A magnetic head 41 for reading the signal of the first channel 32 and a magnetic head 42 for reading the signal of the second channel 32 are provided. The magnetic heads 41 and 42 are arranged in parallel in the width direction of the tape 30, so that when the magnetic head 41 is reading, for example, the channel portion 31a, the magnetic head 42 is reading the channel portion 32b. magnetic head 41
The audio signal read by
The sound is immediately played back from 4 onwards. The data signals and control signals read by the magnetic head 42 are stored in a memory 46 via a preprocessing circuit 45 that performs waveform shaping and other necessary processing in subsequent stages. Also, at this time, the contents of the memory 47 read in the processing of the previous section are read out and the image data control circuit 4
8 and displays the question on the display 11. The memory control circuit 49 controls the memory 4 like this.
6, 47 write and read control by CPU
Execute according to the instructions in 21. That is, while the memory control circuit 49 is reproducing the audio signal 31a of the first learning content on the magnetic tape 30 and reading out the data signal and control signal constituting the image corresponding to this audio signal from the memory 47, Each of the memories 46 and 47 is controlled to write the data signal and control signal 32b corresponding to the second learning content from the magnetic tape 30 into the memory 46. From the above, an image whose content matches the description of the audio to be reproduced by the magnetic head 41 can be obtained by transferring the content previously stored in the memory 46 to the memory 47 and reading it out. The data of the data channel 32 corresponding to the audio channel 31 currently being reproduced is written into the memory 46. Similarly, when reproducing the audio signal 31b, the data 32b written in the memory 46 last time is transferred to the memory 47, and the data 32c is written in the memory 46. When reproducing the audio signal 31c, the data 32 previously written to the memory 46 is
c to the memory 47, and data 3 to the memory 46.
Write 2d.

With this configuration, it is possible to always provide audio and screens that match the learning content, and even when changing screens, the transfer time from the memory 46 to the memory 47 is only a waiting time, so it can be done quickly. It is possible to change the scene and therefore provide a rhythmic series of problems. Further, in the above, the learning content is shifted by one verse between each channel of the tape 30, but depending on the number of memories, it is possible to shift the learning content by several minutes.

Here, the textbook data and question data stored in the RAM 23 are stored in separate memory areas, and the question data is read out using the textbook data as an address signal by a command signal cc3 from the CPU 21. In other words, for Japanese language subjects, for example, the order in which kanji and idioms are learned varies depending on the textbook;
Focusing on the fact that the kanji and phrases learned in a given grade are almost the same, if you create questions related to the kanji and compound words learned in the grade, you can specify the type of textbook and its unit. , there is no need to prepare separate software for each textbook that can generate corresponding questions.

The IC card input/output means 5 allows the IC card 6 to be inserted into the slot and its contents to be read or written to the IC card 6.

The IC card 6 is equipped with additional data that changes the control procedure stored in the ROM 22, making it possible to change the control level according to the grade level. , scores, etc.) can be memorized.
Such an IC card 6 is removable from a slot, and for example, the IC card 6 taken out by an individual
Teachers collect the information and set it in an IC card processing device as shown in Figure 7 to accumulate each student's grades, give an overall evaluation (ranking of scores for class or grade, etc.), and provide guidance to each individual. A learning method is possible in which the IC card 6 is returned to its owner, the learner, after writing the contents. Such integrated processing is also possible on a regional or national scale.

The display means 11 displays predetermined instructions or learning content (such as problems) based on appropriate data according to the textbook data on the cassette tape 2, problem data on the cassette tape 4, sequence data on the IC card 6, and control sequence data on the ROM 22. ) is displayed. The keyboard 12 is used by the learner to respond in accordance with the above-mentioned instructions on the display means 11 or the learning content, and the game operation panel 15 is used depending on the content of the question. When the game operation panel 15 is used, a message to that effect is displayed on the display means 11. The keyboard 12 is a keyless board using a flexible sheet (it does not have button protrusions and uses changes in capacitance due to contact between the corresponding part and the human body as an operation signal), and the keyboard 12 can be adjusted depending on the problem, for example. An overlay sheet 13 as shown in FIG. 1 or 5 is laid on top. Various methods can be considered for changing this overlay sheet 13. For example, (1) a method in which an instruction as to which sheet 13 is to be used is stored in the problem data on the cassette tape 4, and the problem is displayed on the display means 11 as well as a prompt to change the sheet 13; (2) There is a method of specifying the sheet 13 according to the type of the cassette tape 2 or 3 (in this case, the cassette tape 2 or 3 and the sheet 13 can be sold in combination). At this time, the keyboard 11
Changes in the functions assigned to each switch are executed by any one of the memories 2, 4, 6, 22, and 23.

The main control means 20 corresponds to the main part of a normal arithmetic control circuit, and has main control programs stored in the ROM 22, and the CPU 21 processes various data in accordance with the main control programs. In addition, as mentioned above, the control program of ROM22 is
It can be changed partially or completely using the IC card 6. In addition, a system cartridge is used when operating the main body, and in this case, by separating the cartridges for lower grades and those for upper grades, it is possible to vary the display and movement of the screen.

Next, the operation of the embodiment of the present invention will be explained according to the flowchart of FIG. First, when the power switch (not shown) is turned on, the system starts up (60) and displays a message indicating that the cassette tapes 2 and 4 or the IC card 6 should be set according to the contents of the ROM 22.
A display means 11 displays an initial display such as instructions for reading operations.
(61). Thereafter, when the contents of the cassette tapes 2 and 4 and the IC card 6 are moved to the RAM 23, the CPU 21 displays the title of the learning content from the RAM 23 on the display means 11 according to the instructions from the ROM 22. Next, a display indicating that you should select a textbook,
and a message indicating that the unit of the textbook should be specified,
These selections are specified using the keyboard 12 (63), (64). By selecting the textbook and specifying the unit, the question data is addressed by the textbook data, and questions in the corresponding unit of the predetermined textbook are sequentially generated (65), and the questions are displayed on the display means 11. For more information about the issue, see Part 3.
This has been described in detail with reference to FIGS. Answers to questions are entered using the keyboard 12 specified by the overlay sheet 13, and processes such as displaying the correctness of the answer, displaying hints in the case of an incorrect answer, and displaying the score are executed. Check the presence or absence of hints, scores, etc. on the IC card 6
Perform learning result processing such as writing to (66),
Complete the entire process (67).

FIG. 7 shows an IC card processing device for processing the IC card 6 as described above, which can be combined with an interactive learning device according to an embodiment of the present invention to configure an educational data processing system. can.

According to the drawing, the IC card processing device includes an IC card input/output means 70 for reading data from or writing data from the IC card 6, a data calculation processing means 71, a keyboard 72, a CRT display 73, and a main control means. 75, as well as some of its components: a CPU 76, a ROM 77, and a RAM 78. The IC card input/output means 70 is an IC card input/output means 70.
A reading means for attaching the card 6 and reading learning results, and a writing means for writing processed data or instruction contents formed by reading from the arithmetic processing means 71 directly using the keyboard 72 or by keyboard commands to the IC card 6. We are prepared. The data arithmetic processing means 71 reads the contents of a plurality of IC cards 6 and executes arithmetic operations to obtain an average value, rank, deviation value, etc. by operating a keyboard. CPU76,
Main control means 7 including ROM 77 and RAM 78
Reference numeral 5 is for generating commands to achieve a purpose, executing control calculations, or accumulating necessary data, and is a well-known structure of a normal microcomputer. The other constituent elements are the same as those described above, and the explanation will be omitted because it seems unnecessary.

(Effects of the Invention) According to the present invention, while the audio signal of the first learning content is being reproduced as described above, the computer data signal for forming the image etc. of the first learning content written in advance. For example, by reading data signals and control signals for forming an image of the second learning content from the first memory and importing data signals and control signals for forming an image of the second learning content into the second memory, for example, images and sounds can be generated. It is possible to obtain an economical interactive learning device that can quickly provide complex learning contents and enable efficient interactive learning.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of an interactive learning device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an electrical system diagram of the interactive learning device according to an embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 3 is an electrical diagram of an interactive learning device according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the format of the magnetic tape that is the main part of the interactive learning device; FIG. FIG. 5 is a plan view of the main parts of the interactive learning device according to the embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the interactive learning device according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a system diagram of an IC card processing device for constructing an educational data system in addition to an interactive learning device according to an embodiment of the invention. In the drawing, 1 is a textbook data reading device, 2
is the first storage means storing the textbook data, 3
1 is a problem data reading means, 4 is a second storage means storing the problem data, 5 is a memory drive means, 6 is an IC card which is a third storage means, 11 is a display means, 12 is a keyboard, and 13 is an overlay. a seat, 20 a main control means, 46 a first memory, 4
7 is a second memory, and 49 is a memory control circuit.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. An interactive learning device that forms audio signals and computer data signals based on magnetic tape, and performs interactive learning using audio from a speaker and images on a display screen, comprising: The tape includes a first channel portion in which an audio signal corresponding to the first learning content is stored, and the tape is physically arranged in parallel along this first channel portion to temporally store the audio signal corresponding to the first learning content. a second channel portion storing computer data signals corresponding to the second learning content generated after the second learning content, and a magnetic head for reading each signal of the first channel and the second channel of the magnetic tape, respectively. are arranged in parallel in the width direction of the magnetic tape, and a first memory stores a computer data signal of a first learning content read from the first channel portion; a second memory for storing a computer data signal of a second learning content generated after the first learning content; and a second memory for reproducing the audio signal of the first learning content on the magnetic tape and converting the audio signal into the audio signal. the computer data signal corresponding to the second learning content from the magnetic tape is written into the second memory while the corresponding computer data signal is being read from the first memory; An interactive learning device comprising: a memory control circuit that controls the first and second memories.