JP2006262267A - Apparatus for reading and recording original image - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus for reading and recording an original image capable of partially revising contents of voice guidance. <P>SOLUTION: The apparatus is provided with: a reproducing order database 21; a voice database 22; a notice means noticing of the arrival of a voice guidance scene when a report means reports a voice guidance code; a voice contents extract means that searches the reproducing order database 21 and extracts a plurality of voice contents corresponding to the voice guidance code reported by the report means according to their order; a file name extract means for sequentially extracting a file name corresponding to the voice contents extracted by the voice contents extract means; and a reproduction output means for sequentially reproducing and outputting voice data 23 stored in a storage means and whose file name is the same as the file name extracted by the file name extract means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a document image reading and recording apparatus having a voice guidance function.

As this type of conventional technology, for example, there is an apparatus having a voice guidance function including voice guidance means for reading voice data corresponding to a scene from a storage means and reproducing and outputting the voice data to a voice reproduction means in a voice guidance scene. It is known (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-219453 A (FIG. 4 etc.)

  However, when changing the audio data read in the apparatus as described above, it is necessary to add new audio data to the storage means so that the new audio data is read instead of the original audio data. Therefore, there is a problem that the contents to be voice guided cannot be partially changed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a document image reading and recording apparatus capable of partially changing the content of voice guidance.

  In order to achieve the above object, a first aspect of the present invention provides storage means for storing voice data, a reproduction order database for storing a plurality of voice contents in order and associated with voice guidance codes, and a file name of the voice data. A voice database stored in association with the voice content, a notification means for notifying a voice guidance code, and a notification means for notifying that a voice guidance code has been entered when the voice guidance code is notified by the notification means; An instruction means for instructing execution of voice guidance; and when the execution of voice guidance is instructed by the instruction means, the reproduction order database is searched and a plurality of voice guidance codes corresponding to the voice guidance code notified by the notification means The voice content extracting means for extracting the voice contents according to their order, and the voice database are searched and extracted by the voice content extracting means. A file name extraction unit for sequentially extracting file names corresponding to the audio content that has been read, and audio data having the same file name as the file name stored in the storage unit and extracted by the file name extraction unit are sequentially reproduced and output. Reproduction output means.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided storage means for storing voice data, a reproduction order database for storing a plurality of voice contents in correspondence with voice guidance codes, and storing voice data file names in correspondence with voice contents. The voice database, the notification means for notifying the voice guidance code, and when the voice guidance code is notified by the notification means, the reproduction order database is searched and the voice guidance code notified by the notification means is handled. A voice content extracting means for extracting a plurality of voice contents according to their order; a file name extracting means for searching the voice database and sequentially extracting file names corresponding to the voice contents extracted by the voice content extracting means; The same file name as the file name stored by the storage means and extracted by the file name extraction means. And reproduction output means for sequentially reproducing and outputting the audio data is name, but with a.

  According to the first and second aspects of the present invention, since at least one of a plurality of voice contents ordered in the reproduction order database can be changed, the contents to be voice guided can be partially changed.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the reproduction order database is searched when execution of voice guidance is instructed by the instruction means, voice guidance can be executed manually. On the other hand, according to the second aspect of the invention, since the reproduction order database is searched when the voice guidance code is notified by the notification means, the voice guidance can be automatically executed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, a document image reading / recording apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a control unit 2, a flash memory 3, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 4, an image memory 5, and a codec (CODEC) 6. , Modem 7, NCU (Network Control Unit) 8, card read / write unit 9, LAN (Local Area Network) interface (LAN / IF) 10, USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface (USB / IF) 11, a reproduction output unit 12, a recording unit 13, a reading unit 14, an operation unit 15, a display unit 16, and the like. The units 2 to 16 are connected to each other via a bus 17 so as to communicate with each other. ing.

  The control unit 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like, and controls the operations of the units 3 to 16 according to a control program on the flash memory 3.

  The RAM 4 stores various information related to the document image reading / recording apparatus 1 [for example, life information (number of printed sheets, number of scanned sheets, etc.), device setting information (sender name, sender number, etc.), fax (FAX) transmission history information, storage. History information (copy history, fax reception history, etc.), paper size information, output condition information (document type, density, magnification, number of copies, etc.)] are stored.

  The flash memory 3 stores a reproduction order database 21, an audio database 22, an audio data 23, and the like, as shown in FIG. 2, in addition to a control program for controlling operations of the units 3 to 16.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the reproduction order database 21 stores a plurality of voice contents in order and associated with voice guidance codes, and also stores voice guidance scene names in association with voice guidance codes. Note that the number of ordered audio contents in one record of the reproduction order database 21 is not limited to three (first audio contents, second audio contents, and third audio contents) as shown in FIG. It is sufficient if there are two or more.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the audio database 22 stores the file name of the audio data 23 in association with the audio content. The audio data 23 may be audio information reproduced and output in accordance with the audio content corresponding to the file name, or audio information reproduced and output with content different from the audio content corresponding to the file name. It may be. As the file format of such audio data 23, MP3 (MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) -1 Audio Layer-III), WMA (Windows (registered trademark) Media Audio), TwinVQ (Transform-Domain Weighted Interleave Vector Quantization) , WAV, AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format), and the like.

  The codec 6 decodes the audio data 23 on the flash memory 3 as shown in FIGS. The reproduction output unit 12 includes a speaker or the like, and reproduces and outputs the audio data 23 decoded by the codec 6.

  The LAN interface 10 is connected to a LAN 31 as shown in FIG. This LAN 31 is connected to the Internet 32. A web server 33 as a download site is connected to the LAN 31 and the Internet 32. As shown in FIG. 5, the web server 33 stores an update voice database 41, an update voice data 23, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the update audio database 41 stores the audio content and the file name of the audio data 23 in association with the model name of the document image reading and recording apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the card read / write unit 9 reads data on an external storage medium 51 that is detachably mounted, and writes appropriate data to the external storage medium 51. Examples of the external storage medium 51 include a memory card, a micro drive that is an ultra-small hard disk drive (HDD), and the like. Memory cards include Compact Flash (registered trademark), SmartMedia (trademark), xD Picture Card (registered trademark), Multimedia Card (trademark), SD card, miniSD (trademark) card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, etc. Can be mentioned.

  The reading unit 14 reads an image of a document as image data. The image memory 5 temporarily stores the read image data. The recording unit 13 records (prints) the stored image data or the like on a recording sheet by an electrophotographic method or the like. As described above, the document image reading and recording apparatus 1 stores the reading unit that reads an image of the document as image data, the image data storage unit that stores the image data read by the reading unit, and the image data storage unit. Recording means for recording image data on a recording sheet is provided.

  The display unit 16 is configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like provided in the operation unit 15 or the like, and displays various types of information. The operation unit 15 includes operation keys for performing various operations such as a selection key, an input key, and a voice guidance key for instructing execution of voice guidance. Various operations performed by the user on the document image reading and recording apparatus 1 are performed through the operation unit 15. The display unit 16 may be a touch panel, and the display unit 16 as the touch panel may function as the operation unit 15.

  In addition to decoding the audio data 23, the codec 6 encodes the read image data by MH (Modified Huffman) method, MR (Modified READ) method, MMR (Modified Modified READ) method or the like for transmission or the like. The received image data is decoded. The codec 6 may have a function of encoding audio data input from an external playback device (not shown) connected to the document image reading / recording device 1. In this case, the encoded audio data may be configured to be stored in the flash memory 3 with a file name stored in the flash memory 3 or a file name input by the operation unit 15.

  The modem 7 is, for example, an ITU-T (International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication Standardization Sector) recommendation V.3. The transmission data is modulated and the received data is demodulated according to the 34 standard or the like. The NCU 8 is connected to a PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) 52, and controls a telephone line to make / receive a call.

  The document image reading and recording apparatus 1 configured as described above is a multi-function machine that functions as a fax communication machine or the like in addition to a copying machine. The document image reading / recording apparatus 1 may be a multifunction machine or the like that functions as an Internet fax machine, a network printer, a network scanner, or the like in addition to a copier or a fax machine.

  Next, an example of the reproduction output process of the audio data 23 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that this processing and each processing described later are performed according to a command issued by the control unit 2 based on a control program on the flash memory 3 or the like.

  In this processing, when a voice guidance code (for example, “100”) as shown in FIG. 3 is notified from an appropriate sensor such as a jam sensor, a paper amount sensor, and a cover opening / closing sensor (not shown) (YES in step S1). Then, it is notified that a scene for voice guidance (for example, “paper jam occurrence”) has occurred (step S2). On the other hand, when the voice guidance code is not notified (NO in step S1), the process returns to step S1.

  Examples of means for notifying that a voice guidance scene has been reached include blinking means for blinking operation keys such as voice guidance keys, display means for displaying a message to that effect, and the like. Here, the “scene where voice guidance is performed” refers to a time when it is necessary to perform voice guidance.

  Then, when execution of voice guidance is instructed by the operation unit 15 such as a voice guidance key (YES in step S3), the reproduction order database 21 is searched and a plurality of voice contents corresponding to the notified voice guidance code ( For example, “open cover”, “open”, “please”) are extracted in the order of them (step S4). As described above, when the voice guidance code is notified by the notification means, a notification means for notifying that the voice guidance scene is reached and an instruction means for instructing execution of the voice guidance are provided. If the playback order database 21 is searched when voice guidance is instructed, there is an advantage that voice guidance can be executed manually.

  Next, the audio database 22 as shown in FIG. 4 is searched, and file names (for example, “1.mp3”, “2.mp3”, “6.mp3”) corresponding to the extracted audio contents are sequentially extracted. (Step S5). Then, the audio data 23 having the same file name as the file name stored and extracted in the flash memory 3 is sequentially reproduced and output from the reproduction output unit 12 (step S6), and the process ends.

  For example, when the voice guidance scene is “paper jam occurrence”, three voice data 23 are sequentially reproduced and output, and as a result, voice guidance such as “please open the cover” is given. Similarly, in the case of “out of paper”, voice guidance such as “insert paper” is provided. In the case of “cover open”, a voice guidance such as “Please close the cover” is given. As described above, in the reproduction order database 21 as shown in FIG. 3, one sentence, which is the content of voice guidance, can be divided into phrases or words. Note that the content of voice guidance may be composed of a plurality of sentences, and the voice data 23 of each sentence may be sequentially reproduced and output.

Next, another example of the reproduction output process of the audio data 23 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In this process, when a voice guidance code (for example, “100”) as shown in FIG. 3 is notified from an appropriate sensor or the like (not shown) (YES in step S11), the reproduction order database 21 is searched and notified. A plurality of voice contents (for example, “open cover”, “open”, “please”) corresponding to the voice guidance code are extracted according to their order (step S12). On the other hand, when the voice guidance code is not notified (NO in step S11), the process returns to step S11. In this way, when the voice guidance code is notified by the notification means, if the reproduction order database 21 is searched, there is an advantage that voice guidance can be automatically executed.

  Then, the voice database 22 as shown in FIG. 4 is searched, and file names (for example, “1.mp3”, “2.mp3”, “6.mp3”) corresponding to the extracted voice contents are sequentially extracted. (Step S13). Next, the audio data 23 having the same file name as the file name stored and extracted in the flash memory 3 is sequentially reproduced and output from the reproduction output unit 12 (step S14), and the process ends.

Next, an example of update processing of the audio database 22 and the reproduction order database 21 will be described based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
In this process, if the document image reading / recording apparatus 1 accesses the web server 33 as a download site by an appropriate operation by the operation unit 15 (step S21), the display of the document image reading / recording apparatus 1 is displayed as shown in FIG. A list of model names is displayed in the section 16 and a message requesting selection of the model name (for example, “Please select the model name of the device you are using”) is displayed (step S22). A model name and a message for requesting selection thereof are stored in advance in the web server 33 or the flash memory 3.

  When a model name (for example, “V-2800”) is selected by the operation unit 15 (YES in step S23), the update voice database 41 is searched by the web server 33 and corresponds to the selected model name. The voice content to be extracted is extracted (step S24). On the other hand, when the model name is not selected (NO in step S23), the process returns to step S23. The model name can also be selected by inputting a number (for example, “01”) displayed on the display unit 16 in association with the model name through the operation unit 15.

  The extracted audio contents are displayed in a list on the display unit 16 of the document image reading and recording apparatus 1 as shown in FIG. 12, and a message requesting selection of the audio contents to be downloaded (for example, “Select audio contents to be downloaded” Please do ") is displayed (step S25). This message is stored in advance in the web server 33 or the flash memory 3.

  If the audio content (for example, “NA”) is selected by the operation unit 15 (YES in step S26), the update audio database 41 is searched by the web server 33, and the file corresponding to the selected audio content A name (for example, “XX.mp3”) is extracted (step S27). On the other hand, if no audio content has been selected (NO in step S26), the process returns to step S26. The audio content can also be selected by inputting a number (for example, “03”) displayed on the display unit 16 in association with the audio content using the operation unit 15.

  The selected audio content and the extracted file name are downloaded from the web server 33 and added to the audio database 22 as shown in FIG. 13, and the same as the file name stored and extracted in the web server 33. The audio data 23 as the file name is downloaded from the web server 33 and stored in the flash memory 3 (step S28).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 14, a message asking whether or not to change the current audio content to the downloaded audio content (for example, “Do you want to change the current audio content to the downloaded audio content?”). And the answer (for example, "Yes" and "No") with respect to it is displayed on the display part 16 (step S29). These messages and answers are stored in the flash memory 3 in advance.

  Then, when an answer to change the voice content (for example, “Yes”) is selected by the operation unit 15 (YES in step S30), the voice guidance is based on the reproduction order database 21 as shown in FIG. A list of scene names and audio contents is displayed on the display unit 16, and a message for requesting selection of audio contents to be changed (for example, “Please select audio contents to be changed”) is displayed (step S31).

  On the other hand, if an answer indicating that the audio content is not to be changed (for example, “No”) is selected by the operation unit 15 (NO in step S30), the process ends. If the audio content is not changed at the time of downloading, the appropriate audio content in the reproduction order database 21 may be changed to the appropriate audio content in the audio database 22 by an operation by the operation unit 15 at any time.

  Next, when the audio content (for example, “please” in “paper jam occurrence”) is selected by the operation unit 15 (YES in step S32), the selected content is selected in the reproduction order database 21 as shown in FIG. The audio content is changed to the downloaded audio content (step S33). In this way, a part (for example, “please”) or all of the contents to be voice-guided can be changed to a Kansai dialect phrase (for example, “na”). The language used for the audio content and the audio data 23 may be a standard language or Kansai dialect, other local dialects, or a foreign language such as English.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17, a list of voice guidance scene names and voice contents is displayed on the display unit 16 based on the reproduction order database 21, and a message asking whether there is any other voice contents to be changed (for example, , “Is there any other audio content that I want to change?”) And answers (for example, “Yes” and “No”) are displayed (step S34).

  Next, when an answer indicating that there is no other audio content to be changed (for example, “none”) is selected by the operation unit 15 (YES in step S35), the process ends. On the other hand, when an answer indicating that there is another audio content to be changed (for example, “Yes”) is selected by the operation unit 15 (YES in step S35), the process returns to step S31.

  The update voice database 41 and the update voice data 23 are stored on the external storage medium 51, an external device such as a personal computer (not shown) connected to the USB interface 11, an external device (not shown) on the LAN 31, or the Internet 32. It may be configured so that it is stored in an external device (not shown) and the like, and then the audio content, file name, and audio data 23 can be transferred by the same processing as described above.

  According to the document image reading and recording apparatus 1 configured as described above, since at least one of the plurality of audio contents ordered in the reproduction order database 21 can be changed, the contents to be voice-guided can be partially changed. There is an advantage.

  As described above, the document image reading and recording apparatus according to the present invention is suitable for partially changing the content of voice guidance.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a document image reading and recording apparatus according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a flash memory. The table which shows the structural example of a reproduction order database. The table which shows the structural example of an audio | voice database. The block diagram which shows the structural example of a web server. The table which shows the structural example of the audio | voice database for an update. The flowchart which shows an example of the reproduction | regeneration output process of audio | voice data. The flowchart which shows the other example of the reproduction output process of audio | voice data. The flowchart which shows an example of the update process of an audio | voice database and a reproduction | regeneration order database. The flowchart which shows an example of the update process of an audio | voice database and a reproduction | regeneration order database. An explanatory view showing an example of a screen displaying a list of model names on the display unit and displaying a message requesting selection of a model name. Explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen which displayed the message which requests | requires selection of the audio | voice content to download while displaying audio | voice contents as a list on a display part. The table which shows the structural example of the audio | voice database after an update. Explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen which displayed on the display part the message which asks whether the present audio | voice content is changed into the downloaded audio | voice content, and the reply with respect to it. An explanatory view showing an example of a screen displaying a list of voice guidance scene names and voice contents on a display unit and displaying a message requesting selection of voice contents to be changed. The table which shows the structural example of the reproduction | regeneration order database after an update. An explanatory view showing an example of a screen displaying a list of voice guidance scene names and voice contents on a display unit and displaying a message asking whether there is any other voice contents to be changed and an answer thereto.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Original image reading and recording apparatus 2 Control part 3 Flash memory 4 RAM
6 Codec 12 Playback output unit 15 Operation unit 21 Playback order database 22 Audio database 23 Audio data

Claims (2)

Storage means for storing audio data;
A playback order database for storing a plurality of voice contents in order and storing them in correspondence with voice guidance codes;
A voice database for storing the voice data file name in association with the voice content;
A notification means for notifying the voice guidance code;
Informing means for notifying that it has become a scene for voice guidance when the voice guidance code is notified by this notifying means;
Instruction means for instructing execution of voice guidance;
When the execution of the voice guidance is instructed by the instruction means, the reproduction order database is searched, and a plurality of voice contents corresponding to the voice guidance code notified by the notification means are extracted according to the order. Means,
A file name extraction unit that searches the audio database and sequentially extracts file names corresponding to the audio content extracted by the audio content extraction unit;
Reproduction output means for sequentially reproducing and outputting audio data having the same file name as the file name stored by the storage means and extracted by the file name extraction means;
A document image reading and recording apparatus comprising: Storage means for storing audio data;
A playback order database for storing a plurality of voice contents in order and storing them in correspondence with voice guidance codes;
A voice database for storing the voice data file name in association with the voice content;
A notification means for notifying the voice guidance code;
When a voice guidance code is notified by the notification means, the reproduction order database is searched, and a plurality of voice contents corresponding to the voice guidance code notified by the notification means are extracted in accordance with the order. When,
A file name extraction unit that searches the audio database and sequentially extracts file names corresponding to the audio content extracted by the audio content extraction unit;
Reproduction output means for sequentially reproducing and outputting audio data having the same file name as the file name stored by the storage means and extracted by the file name extraction means;
A document image reading and recording apparatus comprising:

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