JP2006017932A - Learning device, cellular phone, learning device control method, learning device control program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a learning device enabling a user to learn an entry word, when learning the entry word, while choosing extra information for the entry word, and thus providing the user with an efficient learning environment. <P>SOLUTION: A list of entry words for learning generating section 22 makes an entry word for learning storage section 4 store, as a list of entry words for learning, the entry words acquired by an entry word acquisition section 21. An exercise section 23 reads, out of an extra information storage section 3 storing the extra information by category, the extra information of the category prescribed by the user for the entry word read of the list of entry words for learning. An extra information output control section 24 makes an output section 9 output the extra information read by the exercise section 23. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a device having a dictionary function and a learning device function, for example, a learning device for learning a headword such as a word searched by a dictionary search or translation software or a word acquired from the outside, a mobile phone, etc. The present invention relates to a telephone, a learning device control method, a learning device control program, and a recording medium.

  Recently, various functions mounted on mobile phones are being developed. For example, conventionally, there is a technique for searching a dictionary via a built-in content or a communication network in a mobile phone. In addition, it is possible to activate application software having a function as a learning device. However, in an application for performing word learning, it is necessary to learn words selected in advance by the content creator in an order determined by the content creator, or to specify a word to be learned by the user. Depending on the former method, there is a problem that learning cannot be performed in an order suitable for the user's ability, and the latter method causes the user to take extra time in advance.

In contrast, techniques for enabling efficient word learning based on dictionary history and learning history have been proposed. For example, there is a learning device that enables appropriate learning for each user by creating a file by storing the number of times the dictionary is searched and appropriately controlling the priority order of questions (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ). In addition, there is a learning device for creating a learning problem from words searched by dictionary search or the like and learning words (for example, see Patent Document 2).
JP 2003-43905 A (published February 14, 2003) JP 11-109841 A (published on April 23, 1999)

  However, in the learning device having the above-described conventional configuration, when learning a word, the user learns with supplementary information (for example, example sentences) automatically displayed. Therefore, even if the displayed supplementary information is information that is suitable for a certain user to learn a headword, that is, is easy to learn, it may be difficult for other users to learn. Therefore, the information is not displayed in accordance with the user's usability or learning mode. This is the main subject of the present invention.

  In addition, when a mobile phone is equipped with a learning function, there are the following problems. That is, the built-in memory of the mobile phone used for storing information is finite in capacity and cannot be added by the user himself. For example, even if a mobile phone has a large amount of memory in advance, a large amount of content such as images, melodies, and download applications that cannot be transferred to an external memory due to copyright problems in mobile phones currently distributed And it is required to keep it for a long time. For this reason, for other contents, there is a demand for a method that uses the built-in memory of the mobile phone as much as possible.

  In Patent Documents 1 and 2, from the viewpoint of copyright, additional information such as a word and additional information such as a meaning and an example sentence is separated into tags and stored in a memory. Information providers may hesitate to provide.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and the object thereof is to select ancillary information for a headword to learn the headword and to provide an efficient learning environment for the user. A learning device, a mobile phone, a learning device control method, a learning device control program, and a recording medium are provided.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the learning device according to the present invention includes an additional information storage unit that stores incidental information attached to an entry word by type, an entry word acquisition unit that acquires an entry word, and an entry word acquisition unit. Learning headword list creation means for storing the acquired headword as a learning headword list in a learning headword storage unit, an input unit that accepts designation of the type of incidental information from the user, and the learning heading The headword is read from the word list, the user-specified type of incidental information for the headword based on the read headword is read from the incidental information storage unit, and the incidental information read by the exercise means is output to the output unit And auxiliary information output control means for outputting the information.

  Moreover, in order to solve the said subject, the control method of the learning apparatus which concerns on this invention is provided with the incidental information storage part which memorize | stores the incidental information incidental to a headword according to a type, and the input part which receives a user instruction | indication. And a headword acquisition step for acquiring a headword and a headword acquired in the headword acquisition step and storing the headword acquired in the headword storage for learning as a learning headword list A step of creating, an input receiving step of accepting designation of the type of incidental information by the user from the input unit, reading a headword from the headword list for learning, and specifying the user designation for the headword based on the read headword The exercise step for reading the type of incidental information from the incidental information storage unit and the incidental information read in the exercise step are output to the output unit. It is characterized by and a supplementary information output control step of.

  According to the configuration and the method described above, the incidental information attached to the headword is stored for each type, so that when the headword is read, the incidental information of the type specified by the user can be output to the output unit. Examples of the headword include, but are not limited to, words, idioms, terms in various specialized fields, proverbs, idiomatic phrases, and the like. Examples of the incidental information attached to the headword include, but are not limited to, the headword's meaning, example sentence, problem, sound, image (moving image, still image), word alignment storage method, and the like. . Therefore, storing auxiliary information attached to headwords by type means that the user learns headwords, that is, distinguishes the meaning, example sentence, problem, voice, video, image, word alignment storage method, etc. This means that it is stored in correspondence with the word.

  Therefore, according to the above configuration and method, the user can select his / her desired type of the incidental information of the headword, and can learn the headword using the selected type of additional information. Therefore, an efficient learning environment can be given to the user. In other words, whether the type of incidental information for a certain headword is difficult to learn or easy to learn depends on the individual user. Moreover, even if it is one user, even if it is useful for learning a headword having one type of auxiliary information, the type of the auxiliary information may not be suitable for learning another headword. is there. However, according to the above configuration and method, it is possible to learn the headword by selecting the supplementary information for the headword. That is, since the user can select the incidental information of a type suitable for learning for the headword, the learning efficiency can be increased.

  Also, by replacing the incidental information in the incidental information storage unit, a plurality of types of incidental information, for example, the first type of incidental information, can be used as a reference book including meaning and example sentences for a certain learning headword list. This kind of incidental information can be used in a collection of exercise questions.

  In addition, necessary types of additional information for headwords can be added or exchanged, and additional types of additional information that are no longer necessary can be deleted in a batch.

  In the learning apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the headword acquisition unit may control the barcode reading unit and acquire the headword by the barcode reading unit.

  For example, when a headword input by the user is acquired, a spelling error may occur. According to the above configuration, such a spelling error can be prevented. In addition, a plurality of headwords can be acquired at a time by the barcode reading unit. The bar code reading unit may read a two-dimensional bar code, and may acquire a headword using, for example, a QR (Quick Response) code (trademark).

  In the learning device according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, when the barcode reading unit reads a number, the headword acquisition unit associates the headword corresponding to the number with the headword and the number. It may be acquired from the number-corresponding headword storage unit stored in the above.

  According to the above configuration, it is only necessary to write a number in the barcode, so that a large amount of headwords can be obtained for one reading. In addition, the capacity of the headword that can be provided by the barcode can be increased. Note that the number-corresponding headword storage unit may be provided outside the learning device or may be provided inside, for example, an incidental information storage unit.

  In the learning apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the learning headword list creation unit stores headwords in association with a predetermined date and time, and the exercise unit stores the learning headline based on the predetermined date and time. The reading of headwords from the word list may be controlled.

  According to the above configuration, since the headword is read based on a predetermined date and time related to a certain headword, for example, the priority of output of the headword can be increased by the predetermined date and time. By doing in this way, if a predetermined date and time is a regular test, for example, the user can learn the headword intensively by the regular test.

  In addition to the above configuration, the learning device according to the present invention further includes a data communication unit that performs data communication with the outside, and the learning headword list creation means is a predetermined date and time designated by the received data received by the data communication unit. May be stored in association with the headword.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to specify a predetermined date and time for the headword from the outside. For example, it is possible to give an instruction to the user by e-mail or the like so that a tutor or the like remembers a certain headword by a specific date.

  In the learning device according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the learning headword list creation unit determines whether or not to store the predetermined date and time specified by the received data received by the communication unit in association with the headword. The determination may be made based on the determination data in the received data.

  According to the above configuration, when the determination data is correct, the entry word is stored in association with the predetermined date and time. The determination data may be data such as a password or a password, for example. Therefore, when the determination data is not correct, the entry date is not stored in association with the predetermined date and time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent learning from being hindered by storing a predetermined date and time without permission due to unnecessary or malicious mail. Further, instead of the determination data, for example, based on a user input instruction, it may be determined whether or not to store a predetermined date and time designated by the received data in association with the headword.

  In the learning apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the learning headword list creation means may store a predetermined date and time specified by the received data from a predetermined transmission source in association with the headword.

  According to the above configuration, from a predetermined transmission source, that is, unless it is received data from a predetermined transmission source, it is not stored. In this way, it is possible to limit the transmission source of received data. By restricting the sender of the received data, it is possible to learn headwords only with appropriate data without obstructing the learning of headwords by receiving unnecessary data or receiving jamming data. Can do.

  In the learning apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the exercise means may switch the headword to be read from the learning headword list every predetermined time.

  By switching every predetermined time, the user does not have to switch by himself / herself. The incidental information related to the headword read out by the exercise means is output to the output unit, so that the user can learn during a meal, for example. Further, if the incidental information is displayed on the display unit as an output unit, it can function as a screen saver.

  In the learning apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the exercise means may store the date and time when the headword is read from the headword list for learning.

  According to the above configuration, the date and time when the headword is read out is stored, so that it is not used illegally for a test or the like. In other words, since the usage history is stored, even if the user uses the function of switching the headword and outputting it, for example, in the cheat of the test, the usage is easily detected by the stored date and time. Therefore, it is not used illegally.

  In the learning apparatus according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the exercise means may output the headword read from the headword list for learning by voice.

  According to the above configuration, by outputting the sound, it is not illegally used for a test or the like. In other words, even if the user uses, for example, cheat for the test, since the voice is output, the use of the learning device is easily detected. Therefore, it cannot be used illegally.

  In order to solve the above problems, the learning device according to the present invention distinguishes and stores a plurality of supplementary information for a headword, and a barcode for reading a barcode for designating specific accompanying information for the headword Based on the information described in the bar code read by the bar code reading unit, the reading unit, the exercise means for reading the specific auxiliary information from the auxiliary information storage unit, and the incidental information read by the exercise means are output And an accompanying information output control means for outputting to the unit.

  According to the above configuration, the incidental information of the specific headword designated by the read barcode is output to the output unit. Examples of the headword include, but are not limited to, a word, a idiom, a technical term in a specific field, a proverb, an idiomatic phrase, and the like. In addition, the plurality of supplementary information attached to the headword may be a plurality of meanings for the headword, for example. Also, it may be a plurality of pieces of information for the user to learn such as meaning, example sentence, problem, voice, image (moving image, still image), word alignment storage method, etc. The plurality of supplementary information for these headwords are merely examples, and are not limited to those described.

  Therefore, according to the above configuration, when learning a headword, it is possible to select and learn the supplementary information of the headword. That is, it is possible to learn the headword using specific supplementary information selected by the barcode. Therefore, according to the said structure, an efficient learning environment can be given to a user. This will be specifically described below. A word “A” may have two meanings “i” and “ii”. For example, when the creator of the reference book wants to inform the user that the meaning of “A” in the text of the reference book is “ii”, for example, “A-2” (second meaning of the word A), etc. Write a bar code in a predetermined format. The learning device can read information on the second meaning of the word A together with the word A by reading the barcode. Therefore, since the second meaning “ii” of the word A is output to the output unit, the user can immediately grasp the meaning that the reference book creator or the like wants to convey. Therefore, learning efficiency can be increased.

  In order to solve the above problems, a mobile phone according to the present invention is characterized by functioning as any of the learning devices described above.

  According to the above configuration, it is easy to carry the learning apparatus, and the user can efficiently learn using idle time.

  Further, it is possible to provide a highly convenient learning device that takes advantage of the characteristics of a mobile phone having various input interfaces. That is, all the input functions of the mobile phone, for example, the search history of the dictionary and translation function of the mobile phone, the search history of accessing the external information processing device, receiving mail, downloading from the web, having the camera mobile phone A headword can be acquired by using a function such as reading from a bar code reader. These are merely examples, and the acquisition of headwords is not limited to these.

  In the mobile phone according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the supplementary information output control means may cause the output unit to output the supplementary information until the communication partner and the line are connected.

  According to the above configuration, learning can be performed until the communication partner and the line are connected. For example, by outputting a voice with a one-point lesson for the headword to the voice output unit, it is possible to learn while avoiding wasting time. In addition, a normal dial tone may be played in the background.

  The learning device may be realized by a computer. In this case, the learning device control program for causing the learning device to be realized by the computer by causing the computer to operate as the respective means, and the learning device. A computer-readable recording medium in which the control program is recorded also falls within the scope of the present invention.

  According to these structures, the same effect as the said learning apparatus is realizable by making a computer read and execute the control program of the said learning apparatus.

  As described above, the learning device according to the present invention includes, as described above, an additional information storage unit that stores incidental information incidental to a headword by type, a headword acquisition unit that acquires a headword, and a headline acquired by the headword acquisition unit. From the learning headword list, a learning headword list creating means for storing words as a learning headword list in the learning headword storage section, an input unit for accepting designation of the type of auxiliary information from the user, and the learning headword list Read out the headword, and based on the read out headword, the exercise means for reading the user-specified type of incidental information for the headword from the additional information storage unit, and the incidental that causes the output unit to output the auxiliary information read by the exercise unit Information output control means.

  According to the above configuration, the incidental information incidental to the headword is stored for each type. Therefore, when reading the headword, the incidental information of the type specified by the user can be output to the output unit. Therefore, the user can select the user's desired type for the incidental information of the headword, and can learn the headword with the additional information of that type. Thus, according to the above configuration, when learning a headword, it is possible to select and learn the supplementary information of the headword, and to provide an efficient learning environment for the user. Therefore, since the user can select the type of incidental information suitable for learning for the headword, learning efficiency can be improved.

  In addition, by replacing the supplementary information in the supplementary information storage unit, for one learning headword list, a plurality of types of supplementary information, for example, the first type of supplementary information is used as a reference book including meanings and example sentences, The second type of incidental information can be used in a collection of questions for exercise questions.

  Further, the learning device according to the present invention includes a supplementary information storage unit that distinguishes and stores a plurality of supplementary information for a headword, and a barcode reading that reads a barcode described in a format for designating specific accompanying information for the headword Based on the information described in the barcode read by the barcode reading unit, the exercise means for reading the specific incidental information from the incidental information storage unit, and the output unit for reading the incidental information read by the exercise means Supplementary information output control means for outputting to the device.

  According to said structure, the incidental information of the specific headword designated with the read barcode is output to an output part. Therefore, according to the above configuration, when learning a headword, it is possible to select and learn the supplementary information of the headword. In other words, the headword can be learned with the specific incidental information selected by the barcode, and an efficient learning environment can be provided to the user. The user can increase learning efficiency.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. Although the present invention can be applied to any device for learning a headword, a mobile phone will be described below as a preferred embodiment. Since the mobile phone functions as a learning device, it is easy to carry the learning device, and the user can efficiently learn using idle time. However, the present invention is not limited to the following mobile phones.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the mobile phone 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a mobile phone 1 includes a control unit 2, an accompanying information storage unit 3, a learning headword storage unit 4, a number-corresponding headword storage unit 5, an input unit 6, a barcode reading unit 7, and data communication. Part 8 and output part 9.

  The control unit 2 incorporates a microcomputer and comprehensively controls the operations of various components in the mobile phone 1 according to a computer program. The functional blocks provided in the control unit 2 will be described in detail later.

  The incidental information storage unit 3 stores incidental information incidental to the headword for each type. Examples of the headword include, but are not limited to, words, idioms, terms in various specialized fields, proverbs, idiomatic phrases, and the like. Examples of the incidental information attached to the headword include, but are not limited to, the headword's meaning, example sentence, problem, sound, image (moving image, still image), word alignment storage method, and the like. . Therefore, storing auxiliary information attached to headwords by type means that the user learns headwords, that is, distinguishes the meaning, example sentence, problem, voice, video, image, word alignment storage method, etc. This means that it is stored in correspondence with the word.

  In the following description of the present embodiment, English words (words) are used as headwords. Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the incidental information of all English words stored in the incidental information storage unit 3 is collected as content according to type and stored in the incidental information storage unit 3. In other words, content that summarizes the meaning (English translation) of all English words (dictionary content), content that summarizes the meanings and example sentences of all English words (reference book content), and issues of all English words Content (problem collection content), content in which all English words have been collected (audio content), content in which all English words have been combined (image content), and word alignment of all English words Assume that the collected content (storage method content) and the like are stored in the incidental information storage unit 3.

  In these contents, the spelling of English words is stored in association with the accompanying information, and the accompanying information can be read based on the spelling of the English words. These contents may be stored in advance in the incidental information storage unit 3 or may be stored from the outside via the network and stored in the incidental information storage unit 3. Thus, the content (type) necessary for the supplementary information for the English word can be added or exchanged, and the content that is no longer necessary can be deleted.

  In addition to the audio content for acquiring pronunciation, the above-mentioned audio content has pronunciation, meaning, and spelling for the word. For example, the word “patent” (patent patent) If it is voiced like “NTT”, it can be content for visually impaired people or content that can be learned without looking at the screen.

  The learning headword storage unit 4 stores the word list (learning headword list) created by the learning headword list creation unit 22 using English words obtained by the headword acquisition unit 21 described below. . This word list is a collection of English words and their attribute information. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the word list includes, for each English word, an English word (English word spelling), a priority (importance), the number of learnings, and an understanding level. A character string and a learning date separated by “/” and expressed as text data.

  The English words (the spelling of English words) in this word list are used to indicate which English word is to be learned, and also used to read supplementary information. The importance, the number of times of learning, the degree of understanding, and the learning date are attribute information of English words, and are information (learning history information) as learning history. As will be described later, this attribute information may be used as necessary to control the output order when learning English words. The number of times of learning is the number of times the supplementary information has been browsed. The priority is a setting indicating whether or not the user wants to learn preferentially for the English word using numbers and other characters. The degree of comprehension represents the correct answer rate when using, for example, question collection contents among the above contents, or the degree of comprehension set or calculated by the user using numbers or other characters. The attribute information of the word list may be configured such that the user can make changes such as setting, correction, addition, and deletion via the key input unit 61.

  Note that the type and amount of information stored in the word list are not limited to the above. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), the word list includes, in addition to the information described with reference to FIG. 2 (a), a learning deadline (predetermined date and time), a test range, and a specific publication. Attribute information such as whether or not it is recorded in the company's word collection and whether or not it is an essential word for a specific university entrance examination may be recorded. Information indicating the level of the level (expressing the level of difficulty), such as “Eiken ○ grade level”, or information indicating the range, such as “XX entrance examination frequent words” and “High 1 textbook (XX company) Chapter.3”, Also, objective attribute information such as “dictionary search word” and “word existing in reference book content B” may be used. These attribute information can be set by the user himself / herself, and at the same time, the attribute can be embedded in the content side so that the user can import the embedded attribute information as necessary. It may be.

  The attribute information described above is merely an example, and the word list is not limited to these. Further, the format of the word list is not limited to the above example. In order to improve the convenience, the word list may be moved to an external computer for storage and editing.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the learning headword storage unit 4 is an internal memory built in the mobile phone 1, and the incidental information storage unit 3 is an external memory such as an SD (trademark) card. However, it is not limited to these, For example, the learning headword storage part 4 and the incidental information storage part 3 may be contained in the internal memory. In this way, the word list as described above is stored in the internal memory, and incidental information such as example sentences and meanings (Japanese translation) necessary for learning is omitted and read from the external memory as necessary. Capacity can be reduced. In addition, for example, by preparing an external memory for each content and replacing the external memory, the same word list is used as a plurality of contents (for example, the first content is used as reference book content, and the second content is used as problem collection content. Etc.).

  Further, for example, a part of the content such as only the dictionary content or the entire content may be stored in the internal memory of the mobile phone 1. However, the internal memory of the mobile phone 1 is finite in capacity and cannot be added by the user himself. Therefore, it is preferable not to have a word list that does not need to consider the copyright created by the user in the internal memory, but in the external memory, but it is not limited. Note that an external memory having a large capacity can be obtained at low cost recently, and has a sufficient storage capacity for use in a learning apparatus. As described above, by storing the content permitted to be taken out of the mobile phone 1 in the external memory, the internal memory of the mobile phone 1 can be saved. As a result, the risk of pressing information that cannot be moved to the outside of the terminal due to copyright protection is reduced, and it is possible to prevent the convenience of the user from being impaired.

  Further, the learning headword storage unit 4 and / or the incidental information storage unit 3 may be provided outside and can be accessed from the mobile phone 1 to be written in or read out.

  The number-corresponding headword storage unit 5 stores English words and numbers in association with each other. The number corresponding headword storage unit 5 may be provided anywhere, for example, may be provided in the incidental information storage unit 3.

  The input unit 6 is an interface for receiving input from the user. By using the input unit 6, the user can select the type of the accompanying information when outputting the accompanying information of English words from the output unit 9. Here, the type can be selected by selecting the content. Various input operations can be performed on the mobile phone 1 by the input unit 6. The input unit 6 includes a key input unit 61 and a voice input unit 62. Using the key input unit 61, the user can input English words to the mobile phone 1 using characters. The voice input unit 62 is an interface for inputting voice to the mobile phone 1, and can input English words by voice.

  The key input unit 61 switches operation keys, for example, a power key for turning on / off the power, a function key for performing operations such as incoming call, outgoing call, telephone function switching, operation determination, and various functions. A mode key, a dial key for dialing such as inputting a telephone number, and the like are provided for user operation. The key input unit 61 may be a button switch, but may be a touch panel, for example.

  The barcode reading unit 7 reads information described in the barcode. That is, the barcode is read and image-processed to convert it into character information or image information. The barcode reading unit 7 can be realized by, for example, a barcode reader included in the camera function of the camera-equipped mobile phone. The barcode reader 7 may read a two-dimensional barcode, for example, read an English word using a QR code as shown in FIG. If the user inputs an English word using the key input unit 61, a spelling error may occur. However, if the barcode reading unit 7 is used, such a spelling error can be prevented.

  Also, a plurality of English words can be acquired at a time by reading a barcode. Alternatively, it may be read as a word list in which attributes such as importance are added to the spelling of English words. For example, by placing a word list for one chapter as a barcode in a paper reference book or problem book, English words can be read from the reference book or problem book as a word list at a time. In addition, for example, a bar code with English word information written in an examination magazine or the like, or a one-point advice word list (such as English words that are easy to forget just before the exam) in advertisements for the examination industry, etc. It can also be used to promote mobile phones by posting codes and using them in advertising media. Further, the barcode reading unit 7 may be able to read not only information on English words but also information specifying specific accompanying information for English words.

  In addition to the English word, the barcode reading unit 7 can read information embedded in the barcode, such as meaning and image. Therefore, both English words and their accompanying information can be read only with English words. Alternatively, the address of a dedicated server for storing the vocabulary is entered in the barcode, and when this is read by the barcode reading unit 7, the dedicated server is accessed and downloading of the vocabulary is started. May be.

  The data communication unit 8 is a data transmission / reception interface that transmits / receives data to / from the outside. The data communication unit 8 includes a low-speed communication unit (narrowband communication unit) 81 and a high-speed communication unit (wideband communication unit) 82.

  The low-speed communication unit 81 transmits small-capacity data, specifically data such as a word list and mail data. As the low-speed communication unit 81, for example, a communication function (packet communication / communication based on a circuit switching method) of the mobile phone 1 may be used.

  The high-speed communication unit 82 transmits content and corresponds to a large amount of data such as a moving image. As the high-speed communication unit 82, for example, a cable (serial / USB (Universal Serial Bus) or the like), infrared light, or the like may be used. The high-speed communication unit 82 downloads content from, for example, a personal computer or other content providing apparatus. Using the high-speed communication unit 82 is preferable for the user because the user is not charged for the communication fee. The data communication unit 8 may not be divided into the low speed communication unit 81 and the high speed communication unit 82.

The output unit 9 outputs English words and accompanying information attached to the English words. The output unit 9 includes a display unit 91 and an audio output unit 92. The display unit 91 displays image data including moving images and still images, and the audio output unit 92 outputs audio data. The display unit 91 may also display images, external communication data such as mail data including images received by the data communication unit 8, or images including moving images taken with a camera-equipped mobile phone camera. The voice output unit 92 can also output the voice data of the other party, but is not mentioned in the present embodiment. Note that the mobile phone 1 has a telephone function as a general telephone other than the above, and external data. Although it has a member related to a general communication function for performing communication, it is not mentioned here.

  Next, each functional block in the control unit 2 described above will be described. The control unit 2 includes a headword acquisition unit (headword acquisition unit) 21, a learning headword list creation unit (learning headword list creation unit) 22, an exercise unit (practice unit) 23, and an accompanying information output control unit (subsidiary). Information output control means) 24.

  The headword acquisition unit 21 acquires English words and stores them in the learning headword storage unit 4 as a word list.

  The headword acquisition unit 21 controls the barcode reading unit 4 to acquire English words read by the barcode reading unit 7 in order to acquire English words. Further, when the barcode reading unit 7 reads a number, the headword acquisition unit 21 acquires an English word corresponding to the number from the number corresponding headword storage unit 5. In this case, it is only necessary to describe the number in the barcode, so that a large number of English words can be obtained for one reading. In addition, the capacity of English words that can be provided with a barcode can be increased. In addition, as long as it is preliminarily compiled as a word list and described in a barcode, it may be read as a word list. Note that the English word read by the barcode may be displayed on the display unit 91 and stored as a word list for user confirmation or the like. In this case, the user may be able to confirm whether or not the English word is stored in the word list by confirming the display on the display unit 91.

  Further, the headword acquisition unit 21 acquires English words from the received data received by the data communication unit 8. This received data may be mail data (for example, a text file or an attached file according to a predetermined format) received by the low-speed communication unit 81, or a result of accessing and searching an external server or the like from the Internet or the like. It may be downloaded data. In the case of mail data, for example, when a user opens a mail, an English word may be acquired by reading a text file according to a predetermined format in the mail. Thus, acquisition of English words based on the received data can be used, for example, when it is desired to make a word list a minor English word that is not listed in the dictionary. In addition, English words are acquired from the received data received by the high-speed communication unit 82. For example, when content is input from an external information processing apparatus such as a PC connected to the mobile phone 1, English words may be acquired.

  Moreover, the headword acquisition part 21 acquires the English word, when a user investigates the meaning of a certain English word using dictionary content. Further, when a user browses / uses contents such as reference book contents and problem collection contents associated with a certain English word, the English word is acquired. Moreover, the English word which the user performed additional input to the word list using the input unit 6 is acquired. Further, when content is added to the incidental information storage unit 3, English words of the additional content may be acquired. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4A, it may be acquired as a word list consisting of only a plurality of English words. FIG. 4B shows content including English words and their meaning (accompanying information) as an example of additional content.

  In addition, when acquiring said English word, a user may be able to select now whether it adds to a word list. In addition, acquisition of English words is not limited to the above-described one, and various interfaces of the mobile phone 1 can be used. Therefore, by making the mobile phone 1 function as a learning device, it is possible to provide a highly convenient learning device that takes advantage of the characteristics of mobile phones having various input interfaces.

  The learning headword list creation unit 22 stores the English words acquired by the headword acquisition unit 21 in the learning headword storage unit 4 as the above word list. The learning headword list creation unit 22 may store the learning period (predetermined date and time) associated with the English word as a word list. During this learning period, the exercise unit 23 described below controls reading of English words by referring to the English word from the learning headword storage unit 4.

  In addition, the learning headword list creation unit 22 may store the learning period specified by the received data received by the data communication unit 8 in the learning headword storage unit 4 in association with the English word. This may be performed, for example, when the data communication unit 8 receives reception data including an English word and a learning period thereof. As described above, the learning period can be designated for the English word from the outside by storing the learning period in association with the English word based on the received data. For example, a tutor or the like can set a learning period by e-mail, and can give an instruction to a user to learn a certain English word by a specific date.

  Note that the learning headword list creation unit 22 may determine, based on the determination data in the received data, whether or not to store the learning period specified by the received data in association with the English word. The determination data may be data such as a password or a password, for example. Therefore, when the determination data is not correct, the learning period is not stored in association with the English word. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the learning period from being stored without permission due to unnecessary or malicious mail. Further, instead of the determination data, for example, based on a user input instruction, it may be determined whether or not to store the learning period specified by the received data in association with the English word.

  Further, the learning headword list creation unit 22 may store the learning period specified by the reception data from the predetermined transmission source in association with the English word. From a predetermined transmission source, that is, unless it is received data from a predetermined transmission source, it is not stored. In this way, it is possible to limit the transmission source of received data. By restricting the source of received data, learning English words only with appropriate data without disturbing the learning of English words by receiving unnecessary data or receiving obstructive data Can do.

  Further, when the headword acquisition unit acquires English words as a word list, the learning headword list creation unit 22 may store the word list as it is in the learning headword storage unit 4, and the word A new attribute may be added to the English words in the list and stored.

  The exercise unit 23 reads English words from the word list in the learning headword storage unit 4. Then, the incidental information of the content specified by the user for the read English word is read from the incidental information storage unit 3. At this time, English words according to user input instructions may be read from the word list. Alternatively, reading of English words from the word list may be controlled based on the learning deadline described in the word list. By controlling in this way, since English words are read based on the learning deadline, the priority of output of the English words can be increased by the date and time specified in the learning period, for example. For example, if the learning deadline is a regular test, the user can learn the English word intensively by the regular test. Note that the reading (selection) of English words from the word list performed by the exercise unit 23 is not limited to the above. For example, it may be in alphabetical order, in order of priority if priority is described in the word list, or in order of difficulty if difficulty is described. In addition, the user may be able to select what rule (for example, alphabetical order or based on the learning deadline).

  Moreover, the exercise part 23 may switch the English word read from a word list for every predetermined time. By switching every predetermined time, the user does not have to switch by himself / herself. As described below, the incidental information output control unit 24 causes the output unit 9 to output the incidental information incidental to the English words read out by the exercise unit 23, so that it can be learned during a meal, for example. Further, if the incidental information is displayed on the display unit 91, it can function as a screen saver.

  Moreover, the exercise part 23 may memorize | store the date and time which read the English word from the word list. For example, the read date and time may be stored as one type of word list in the learning headword storage unit 4. By recording the date and time, it is not used illegally such as in tests. In other words, since the usage history is stored, even if the user switches the English word every predetermined time and the function output to the display unit 91 is used in the cheat of the test, it can be easily used by specifying the date and time. It is discovered. Therefore, it is not used illegally.

  Further, the exercise unit 23 may cause the voice output unit 92 to output the English words read from the word list. By outputting in voice, it is not used illegally for testing. In other words, even if the user uses, for example, cheat for the test, since the voice is output, the use of the learning device is easily detected. Therefore, it cannot be used illegally.

  The incidental information output control unit 24 controls the output unit 9 to output the incidental information read by the exercise unit 23 from the output unit 9. The incidental information output control unit 24 causes the display unit 91 to display if the incidental information is character and image (including moving images and still images) information, and outputs audio from the audio output unit 92 if the incidental information is audio information.

  Further, the incidental information output control unit 24 may cause the output unit 9 to output the incidental information until the communication partner and the line are connected (during the call waiting time). By outputting in this way, learning can be performed until the communication partner and the line are connected. For example, by outputting a voice with a one-point lesson for an English word to the voice output unit, it is possible to learn while preventing wasting time. In addition, a normal dial tone may be played in the background. In addition, the progress of learning at the time of use (achievement of target%, etc.) or the like may be output before the communication partner and the line are connected.

  In addition, when the barcode reading unit 7 reads a barcode designating specific accompanying information for an English word, the exercise unit 23 reads the above information from the incidental information storage unit 3 based on the information described in the read barcode. Specific incidental information may be read and the incidental information output control unit 24 may cause the output unit 9 to output the incidental information. When output in this way, when performing English word learning, learning can be performed using specific supplementary information selected by the barcode. Therefore, an efficient learning environment can be given to the user. This will be specifically described below.

  For example, “book” means “book” and “reserve”. For example, suppose that the reference book creator or the like wants to inform the user that the meaning of “book” in a sentence in a reference book is “reserve”. In this case, if the barcode reading unit 7 reads only the spelling of the English word, “book” which is the first meaning in the dictionary content book may be output (for example, displayed) at the head. However, the barcode reading unit 7 reads a barcode that designates specific accompanying information for English words in a predetermined format such as “book-2”, for example, so that “book” and “second word” Can be read. Then, the incidental information output control unit 24 causes the output unit to output “reserve” based on the information described in the barcode. Therefore, the user can immediately grasp the meaning (here, “reservation”) that the creator of the reference book wants to convey. Therefore, learning efficiency increases.

  Next, each processing operation when the mobile phone 1 functions as a learning device will be described.

  First, the flow from acquiring English words to storing them as a word list in the learning headword storage unit 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of searching for the meaning of English words using dictionary content and storing the English word list in the learning headword storage unit 4 through the search.

  When the user examines the meaning of an English word using dictionary content, the learning function is activated, and the English word is input in step 1 (hereinafter referred to as S1). Here, it is assumed that an English word is input from the key input unit 61 by the user. However, the input is not limited to this, and input may be performed using various character input functions of the mobile phone 1, copying via a clipboard or the like, or other functions. Then, the process proceeds to S2.

  In S2, based on the spelling of the English word (input word) input in S1, the dictionary content in the supplementary information storage unit 3 is searched, and the meaning (additional information) of the input word is read. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S3.

  In S3, it is determined whether or not the meaning of the input word has been read out by searching the dictionary content in S2. If it has been read (YES in S3), the process proceeds to S4. If the meaning of the input word is not stored in the dictionary content, or if the meaning is not read because the search has failed (NO in S3), the process proceeds to S6.

  In S4, the incidental information output control unit 24 causes the display unit 91 to display the meaning read in S2.

In S5, the learning headword list creation unit 22 stores the input words in the learning headword storage unit 4 as a word list. Here, if the input word is already stored as a word list, for example, the word list may be corrected by increasing the learning count in the word list by one.
Note that the order of the processing of S4 and the processing of S5 may be reversed or simultaneous.

  In S6, it is determined whether or not to display additional information of another content for the same input word on the display unit. Here, it is assumed that the user determines whether or not to display additional information of another content by determining whether or not to search for another content. Also, it is assumed that the user can select which content to search. If there is a user decision to search for another content and it is determined to be displayed (YES in S6), the process proceeds to S7. If there is a user decision not to search for another content and it is determined not to display (NO in S6), the process proceeds to S8.

  As described above, it is not necessary to search for another content based on a user decision, and the mobile phone 1 may automatically search from another content. Alternatively, external content may be searched for and downloaded via the data communication unit 8. That is, in the present invention, the word list (learning word book) is generated in the learning headword storage unit 4 in the mobile phone 1 without the user being aware of the dictionary lookup.

  In S7, the process proceeds to S42 or S52, which will be described later, so that the incidental information of the content selected by the user in S6 is displayed.

  In S8, it is determined whether or not the next English word is input. If it is determined that there is an input (YES in S8), the process returns to S2 and is repeated from the search in the dictionary content. If it is determined that there is no input (NO in S18), the search for the meaning of the English word ends.

  In the above, the creation of the word list is performed through retrieval of the meaning of the English word using the dictionary content, but the case where it is performed other than that will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart of processing for creating a word list by user input. When the user inputs a certain English word, the word list editing function is activated in S11. Next, in S <b> 12, the user inputs English words from the input unit 6. Here, the input of English words may be performed not only from the key input unit 61 but also from the voice input unit 62. Next, in S13, the attribute information of the input word (for example, intermediate test question range, textbook chapter 3 new word, etc.) input by the user in S22 is determined and input as necessary. If the input word has already been created as a word list, the attribute information is added, edited, deleted, and the like. Thereafter, when the next English word is input in S14 (YES in S14), S13 is repeated. If no English word is input next in S14 (NO in S14), the word list editing function ends.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of processing for creating a word list by reading English words other than user input. If English words are captured, the English word capturing function is activated in S21. Next, in S22, the text or attached file of the received mail, input from the external information processing apparatus via the high-speed communication unit 82, input from the communication network via the low-speed communication unit 81, or from the barcode reading unit 7 , English words, word lists (attribute information may or may not be attached), or content.

  Thereafter, in S23, when the content is read in S22, the user is allowed to add and write only the vocabulary of the content to the word list in the learning headword storage unit 4, or add the content to the supplementary information storage unit 3 Select whether to write or add to both. In S23, additional writing is performed according to the user selection in S22. In addition, in the case where content including only an English word, a word list, or an enumeration of words whose meaning is blank is taken in, it is added to the word list in the learning headword storage unit 4 and written as it is. Thus, a word list is created.

  In addition, when reflecting the English word which is the headword of a certain content memorize | stored in the incidental information storage part 3 to a word list, the English word in the content is collectively imported to the headword memory part 4 for learning It may be made to be allowed to. In this case, the user is caused to select a specific content from the plurality of contents stored in the incidental information storage unit 3, and only the entry word of the content is taken out and added to the word list of the learning entry word storage unit 4.

  Also, the user may create audio content. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a process for creating audio content by a user's voice input.

  First, in S31, the word learning function is activated. In S <b> 32, the user inputs a spelling of English words by key operation using the key input unit 61 or by voice using the voice input unit 62. In S33, the input result (spell) is displayed on the display unit 91. In addition, a spelling input result (for example, in the case of patent, P, A, T, E, N, T) may be output from the audio output unit 92. Thereby, the user can confirm the input result (spell) input in S32.

  In S34, the user is determined whether the input result is correct. If determined to be correct (YES in S34), the process proceeds to S35. If it is determined that there is a mistake (NO in S34), the process returns to S32 and the spelling is input again.

  In S <b> 35, the user performs voice blowing of pronunciation of the English word input in S <b> 32 using the voice input unit 62. In S 36, the result of sound blowing is output from the sound output unit 92. Here, the user can confirm the sound blowing result (pronunciation) in S35.

  In S37, the user is caused to determine whether or not the sound blowing result is correct. If determined to be correct (YES in S37), the process proceeds to S38. If it is determined that a mistake has been made (NO in S37), the process returns to S35 to perform blowing again.

  In S38, the user is made to determine whether to input the next word. If it is determined that the input is made (YES in S38), the process returns to S32 and is repeated from the spelling input. When it is determined that the input is not performed, the voice input is ended, and the voice content composed of the spelling and the pronunciation generated here is stored in the incidental information storage unit 3.

  Note that as input assistance, a voice guidance and voice recognition function, a cooperative prediction conversion function using a built-in dictionary (a function of providing a word prediction mechanism such as forward matching), or the like may be used. As described above, by using voice guidance, a voice recognition function, and the like as input assistance, it can be used as a teaching material for visually impaired people.

  Next, the flow of reading and learning English words from the word list will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of processing when learning English words using reference book contents.

  When the user learns English words using the reference book content storing the meanings of English words and example sentences, the learning function is activated, and the exercise unit 23 stores the learning headword storage unit 4 in S41. A word to be learned is selected (read out) from the obtained word list according to a predetermined rule. Here, the predetermined rule is, in alphabetical order, if priority is listed in the word list, in priority order, if difficulty is listed, in descending order of difficulty, or in the word list If it is done, it may be in the order of learning deadlines. These are merely examples. Alternatively, the user may be able to specify English words to be learned using the key input unit 61. Then, the process proceeds to S12.

  In S42, based on the English word (selected word) selected in S41, the reference book content in the incidental information storage unit 3 is searched, and the meaning and example sentence (accompanying information) for the selected word are read out. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S43.

  In S43, it is determined whether or not the meaning and the example sentence are read out by searching the reference book content in S42. If read (YES in S43), the process proceeds to S44. If the meaning and example sentence are not read because the meaning and example sentence are not stored in the dictionary content or the search has failed (NO in S43), the process proceeds to S46.

  In S44, the meaning and example sentence read in S42 are displayed on the display unit 91.

  In S45, the selected word is stored in the learning headword storage unit 4 as a word list. Here, since the selected word is already stored as a word list, for example, the word list may be corrected by increasing the number of times of learning in the word list or increasing the degree of understanding. Note that the order of the processing of S44 and the processing of S45 may be reversed or simultaneous.

  In S46, it is determined whether or not to display additional information of another content for the same selected word on the display unit. Here, it is assumed that the user determines whether or not to display additional information of another content by determining whether or not to search for another content. Also, it is assumed that the user can select which content to search. If there is a user decision to search for another content and it is determined to be displayed (YES in S46), the process proceeds to S47. If there is a user decision not to search for another content and it is determined not to display (NO in S46), the process proceeds to S48.

  As described above, it is not necessary to search for another content based on a user decision, and the mobile phone 1 may automatically search from another content. Alternatively, external content may be searched for and downloaded via the data communication unit 8.

  In S47, the process proceeds to S2 described above or S52 described later so that the supplementary information of the content selected by the user in S46 is displayed.

  In S48, it is determined whether or not the next English word is selected. If it is determined that there is a selection (YES in S48), the process returns to S42 and is repeated from the search in the reference book content. If it is determined that there is no selection (NO in S48), the learning of English words ends.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of processing when learning English words using question collection contents. This question collection content includes questions and answers (accompanying information) for checking the degree of understanding of each English word, and is used, for example, when the user checks the degree of understanding of English words. .

  When the user learns English words using question collection content, the learning function is activated, and in S51, the exercise unit 23 is predetermined from the word list stored in the learning headword storage unit 4. Select words to learn according to the rules. Here, the predetermined rules are described in alphabetical order, priority order if the priority level is described in the word list, and in order of low understanding level if the understanding level is described, priority order difficulty level. If so, it may be in the order of difficulty, or in the order in which the learning deadline is approaching if the learning time limit is written in the word list. These are merely examples. Alternatively, the user may be able to specify English words to be learned using the key input unit 61. If there is no word list stored in the learning headword storage unit 4, English words may be input. Then, the process proceeds to S52.

  In S52, based on the English word (selected word) selected in S51, the problem collection contents in the incidental information storage unit 3 are searched, and the problem (accompanying information) for the selected word is read. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S53.

  In S53, it is determined whether or not the problem has been read out by searching the problem collection content in S52. If it has been read (YES in S53), the process proceeds to S54. If the problem has not been read because the problem is not stored in the problem collection content or the search has failed (NO in S53), the process proceeds to S56.

  In S54, the question read in S52 is presented and the answer is explained. Questions and explanations are given from the output unit 9. The question format depends on the content, and the answer may be, for example, a search for the corresponding word in an alternative format, or a format in which the answer is made via the key input unit 61 or the voice input unit 62. Good. However, it is not limited to these. After answering, the model answer is output and the process proceeds to S55. The model answer may be displayed after all the questions in the question collection are completed. In addition, the learning history may be transmitted to the outside through a communication line or the like without displaying the answer on the spot.

  In S55, the selected word is stored in the learning headword storage unit 4 as a word list. Here, since the selected word is already stored as a word list, for example, the word list is corrected by increasing the number of times of learning in the word list, increasing the degree of understanding, or correcting the attribute information. Also good. The attribute information may be information such as time required for answering in addition to correctness. Note that the order of the processing of S54 and the processing of S55 may be reversed or simultaneous.

  In S56, it is determined whether or not to display additional information of another content for the same selected word on the display unit. Here, it is assumed that the user determines whether or not to display additional information of another content by determining whether or not to search for another content. Also, it is assumed that the user can select which content to search. If there is a user decision to search for another content and it is determined to be displayed (YES in S56), the process proceeds to S57. If there is a user decision not to search for another content and it is determined not to display (NO in S56), the process proceeds to S58.

  As described above, it is not necessary to search for another content based on a user decision, and the mobile phone 1 may automatically search from another content. Alternatively, external content may be searched for and downloaded via the data communication unit 8.

  In S57, the process proceeds to S2 or S42 described above so that the supplementary information of the content selected by the user in S56 is displayed.

  In S58, it is determined whether or not the next English word is selected. If it is determined that there is a selection (YES in S58), the process returns to S52 and is repeated from the search in the question collection content. If it is determined that there is no selection (NO in S58), the learning of English words ends.

  In the above description, the flow of learning by reading out English words from the word list has been described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. However, when selecting English words (S41 or S51), the learning time limit of the word list is used. In the following, the case will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in S61, the word list stored in the learning headword storage unit 4 is sorted in the order of the learning deadline. Next, in S62, from the word list sorted in S61, a collection of words having the closest learning deadline is selected. In S63, it is confirmed whether or not an unacquired word exists. If there is no unacquired word (NO in S63), the process proceeds to S64, and a group of words with the next closest learning deadline is selected and the process returns to S63. If there is an unacquired word (YES in S63), the process proceeds to S65, where the word is learned (displaying supplementary information, etc.). Then, after the learning is completed, the process proceeds to S66 and transitions to the next word. This algorithm is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

  However, when the above algorithm is followed, a phenomenon may occur in which the next word is not displayed until all words having the latest learning deadline are acquired or the learning deadline has passed. For example, if there are only 10 words that must be remembered by July 11 and 300 words that must be remembered by July 12, the user can easily understand the learning plan. If it is not structured, there is a possibility that the user may make a mistake in the learning pace. Therefore, for example, a learning list as shown in FIG. 12 may be displayed on the display unit 91 in advance.

  Here, we explained which English words are preferentially learned based on the learning deadline as attribute information, but also the user can select which English words with which attribute information are preferentially learned. It may be. The selection may be made on the display unit 91 using, for example, a display screen as shown in FIG.

  Next, a process of learning by switching the output of incidental information every predetermined time will be described with reference to FIG. In this case, the content to be learned by the user is selected in advance. In addition, the order of reading English words (question order) is assumed to be performed in the order of priority based on the learning deadline as described above, for example.

  First, in S71, the screen saver is activated when the time specified by the user elapses after the standby screen transition or when the user activates the key input unit 61 or the like. Next, in S <b> 72, the exercise unit 23 accesses the word list in the learning headword storage unit 4. In S73, the exercise unit 23 sorts the English words in the order of priority (random numbers having the same priority). In step S74, one or more necessary English words are selected, and then the content previously selected by the user in the incidental information storage unit 3 is accessed to read the incidental information of the selected English word. In S75, the incidental information output control unit 24 causes the display unit 91 to continuously display for a predetermined time (here, the number of seconds). The predetermined time may be set in advance or may be set by the user. After a predetermined time elapses, the process returns to S75 to repeat reading of English words belonging to the next priority and displaying the accompanying information.

  Next, processing when the output unit 9 outputs the incidental information until the communication partner and the line are connected (during the call waiting time) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, a call operation is started in S81. Thereafter, in S82, the exercise unit 23 checks whether there is an English word to be learned during the call waiting time from the learning headword storage unit 4. If it does not exist (NO in S82), the process proceeds to S83, and the normal ringing tone is output to the voice output unit 92 as it is. If it exists (YES in S82), proceeding to S84, the corresponding audio information (additional information) is read from the audio content in the auxiliary information storage unit 3, and the auxiliary information output control unit 24 converts the audio information into the audio output unit. 92 to output.

  According to the configuration of the mobile phone 1 and the processing of each configuration described above, incidental information of a user-specified type can be output to the output unit 9. Therefore, when learning English words, the user can select his / her desired type of supplementary information of the headword, and can learn English words with the type of supplementary information. Therefore, the user can learn more efficiently. That is, whether the type (content) of incidental information for a certain English word is difficult to learn or easy to learn varies depending on the individual user. Moreover, even if it is a single user, even if it is useful for learning English words with one type of incidental information (one content), the type of incidental information (its content) is different from another English word. It may not be suitable for learning. However, according to the configuration of the mobile phone 1, the user can select the type of supplementary information (content suitable for learning) that is suitable for learning for English words, so that learning efficiency can be improved.

  Here, the mobile phone 1 can be configured based on a general-purpose computer. That is, the mobile phone 1 includes a CPU (central processing unit) that executes instructions of programs (information processing device control program and authentication device control program) that realize the functions, and a ROM (read only) that stores boot logic. memory), RAM (random access memory) for developing the program, storage devices (recording media) such as nonvolatile memory for storing the program and various databases, input devices such as keys and buttons, output devices such as monitors and speakers A network connection device connected to an external network is connected by an internal bus.

  Various functions and various processes of the cellular phone 1 are recorded on a recording medium in which a program code (execution format program, intermediate code program, source program) of a control program for realizing the functions of the above-described units is recorded so as to be readable by a computer. 1 and the CPU can read out and execute the program code recorded on the recording medium. Specifically, the control unit 2 or the like included in the mobile phone 1 is realized by a CPU or the like executing a predetermined program stored in a memory (not shown) of the device. Note that part or all of each of the above blocks may be configured by hardware logic.

  The recording medium for supplying the program code can be configured to be separable from the mobile phone 1 main body. The recording medium may be a medium that is fixedly supported so that the program code can be supplied. Even if the recording medium is attached to the mobile phone 1 so that the recorded program code can be directly read by the computer, the recording medium is connected via the program reading device connected to the mobile phone 1 as an external storage device. It may be mounted so that it can be read.

  For example, as the recording medium, a disk including a tape system such as a magnetic tape or a cassette tape, a magnetic disk such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk / hard disk, and an optical disk such as a CD-ROM / MO / MD / DVD / CD-R. Card system such as IC card, IC card (including memory card) / optical card, or semiconductor memory system such as mask ROM / EPROM / EEPROM / flash ROM.

  The program code may be recorded so that the computer can read out from the recording medium and directly execute it, or after being transferred from the recording medium to the program storage area of the main memory, the computer can read out from the main memory and execute it. It may be recorded as follows.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone 1 may be configured to be connectable to a communication network, and the program code may be supplied via the communication network. The communication network is not particularly limited. Specifically, the Internet, intranet, extranet, LAN, ISDN, VAN, CATV communication network, virtual private network, telephone line network, mobile communication A network, a satellite communication network, etc. can be used. In addition, the transmission medium constituting the communication network is not particularly limited, and specifically, it is an infrared ray such as IrDA or a remote control even in a wired manner such as IEEE 1394, USB, power line carrier, cable TV line, telephone line, ADSL line or the like. , Bluetooth (registered trademark), 802.11 wireless, HDR, mobile phone network, satellite line, terrestrial digital network, and the like. The present invention can also be realized in the form of a carrier wave or a data signal sequence in which the program code is embodied by electronic transmission.

  Whether the program for reading the program code from the recording medium and storing it in the main memory and the program for downloading the program code from the communication network are stored in the mobile phone 1 in advance so as to be executable by the computer. Or from another recording medium.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope shown in the claims. That is, embodiments obtained by combining technical means appropriately changed within the scope of the claims are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  The present invention relates to a dictionary function and translation function usage history of a mobile phone terminal device, a vocabulary of words searched by accessing an external server using the communication function of the mobile phone terminal device, and communication with the outside. A mobile phone terminal device that holds a vocabulary obtained from the log and a word list input by the user as a history, and completes a series of operations until a word practice is performed based on the history by a single terminal. There may be.

  In addition, the mobile phone terminal device cooperates with the internal memory of the mobile phone terminal device holding the learning history and the external memory connected to the mobile phone terminal device and holding a plurality of contents such as text, voice, video, etc. May have a mechanism for selecting and learning content that the user likes.

  The mobile phone terminal device has a function of storing a word list and supplementary information read by the device in a word list in a mobile phone terminal device having a camera device and an image processing unit capable of reading a barcode as input means. You may have.

  The mobile phone terminal device has a camera device capable of reading QR codes as input means and a mobile phone terminal device having an image processing unit, and stores a word list and supplementary information read by the device in a word list. You may have.

  In the mobile phone terminal device having a camera device and an image processing unit capable of reading a barcode as input means, the terminal device has a correspondence table between a word list and a number list in advance. By placing only number information in the barcode, more words may be stored in one barcode.

  Further, the mobile phone terminal device may have a calendar function and can manage a learning schedule.

  In addition, the mobile phone terminal device may include a mechanism that enables editing by email according to a certain external format for learning schedule management.

  The mobile phone terminal device may require a personal identification number or a password in the mail format when editing.

  In addition, the mobile phone terminal device may set restrictions on the sender or provider of mail when editing.

  Moreover, the said mobile telephone terminal device is good also as enabling it to start a content in the waiting time (calling time) until it connects with a calling party from the start.

  The mobile phone terminal device may be capable of automatically displaying the contents in order.

  The mobile phone terminal device may be provided with a mechanism for forcibly recording the use date and time of the content continuous display function in the learning history.

  In addition, the mobile phone terminal device may include a mechanism that forcibly emits a sound when the content continuous display function is used.

  The present invention can be preferably used for portable communication terminal devices such as PDC (Personal Digital Cellular) and PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). Further, it can also be used for various portable information devices such as commercially available electronic dictionary devices and PCs.

It is a block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the mobile telephone which is one Embodiment of this invention. (A), (b) is a figure which shows the example of a word list. It is a figure which shows the example of QR code. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the word list which consists only of several English words, (b) is a figure which shows the example of an additional content. It is a flowchart of the process of word learning in dictionary content utilization. It is a flowchart of the creation process of a word list by a user input. It is a flowchart of a word list creation process by reading English words other than user input. It is a flowchart of the production | generation process of the audio | voice content by audio | voice input. It is a flowchart of the process of the word learning in reference book content utilization. It is a flowchart of the process of the word learning in problem collection content utilization. It is a flowchart of the process which reads English words based on a learning time limit. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen which displays a learning list. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen for selecting attribute information. It is a flowchart of the learning process which switches the output of incidental information for every predetermined time. It is a flowchart of the process which outputs incidental information in a calling period.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mobile telephone 2 Control part 3 Additional information storage part 4 Learning headword storage part 5 Number corresponding headword storage part 6 Input part 7 Bar code reading part 8 Data communication part 9 Output part 21 Headword acquisition part (headword acquisition means )
22 Learning headword list creation section (learning headword list creation means)
23 Exercise Department (Exercise Means)
24 Attached information output control unit (Attached information output control means)

Claims (16)

An incidental information storage unit for storing incidental information incidental to the headword according to type;
A headword acquisition means for acquiring a headword;
Learning headword list creating means for storing the headword acquired by the headword acquisition means as a learning headword list in the learning headword storage unit;
An input unit that accepts designation of the type of incidental information from the user;
Reading out the headword from the learning headword list, based on the read headword, exercise means for reading the user-specified type of incidental information for the headword from the additional information storage unit,
A learning apparatus comprising: incidental information output control means for causing the output unit to output incidental information read by the exercise means.   The learning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the headword acquisition unit controls a bar code reading unit, and acquires the headword by the bar code reading unit.   When the barcode reading unit reads a number, the headword acquisition unit acquires the headword corresponding to the number from the number corresponding headword storage unit that stores the headword and the number in association with each other. The learning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The learning headword list creating means stores a headword in association with a predetermined date and time,
The learning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the exercise means controls reading of a headword of a headword from the learning headword list based on the predetermined date and time.   A data communication unit for performing data communication with the outside, wherein the learning headword list creation means stores a predetermined date and time specified by the received data received by the data communication unit in association with the headword The learning device according to claim 4.   The learning headword list creation means determines whether or not to store a predetermined date and time specified by the received data received by the communication unit in association with the headword based on determination data in the received data. The learning device according to claim 5.   6. The learning apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the learning headword list creation means stores a predetermined date and time designated by received data from a predetermined transmission source in association with a headword.   The learning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the exercise means switches a headword to be read from the learning headword list every predetermined time.   9. The learning apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the exercise means stores the date and time when the entry word is read from the learning entry word list.   10. The learning apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the exercise means outputs a headword read from the learning headword list by voice. A supplementary information storage unit for distinguishing and storing a plurality of supplementary information for the headword;
A barcode reading unit that reads a barcode that specifies specific accompanying information for a headword;
Based on the information described in the barcode read by the barcode reading unit, exercise means for reading the specific incidental information from the incidental information storage unit,
A learning apparatus, comprising: supplementary information output control means for causing the output unit to output supplementary information read by the exercise means.   A mobile phone that functions as the learning device according to claim 1.   13. The mobile phone according to claim 12, wherein the supplementary information output control means causes the output unit to output the supplementary information until the communication partner and the line are connected. A method for controlling a learning apparatus comprising an incidental information storage unit that stores incidental information incidental to a headword according to type, and an input unit that accepts a user instruction,
A headword acquisition step for acquiring a headword;
A learning headword list creation step of storing the headword acquired in the headword acquisition step as a learning headword list in a learning headword storage unit;
An input receiving step of accepting designation of the type of incidental information by the user from the input unit;
An exercise step of reading out the headword from the headword list, and reading out the user-specified type of additional information for the headword based on the read out headword from the additional information storage unit,
And a supplementary information output control step for causing the output unit to output the supplementary information read in the exercise step.   A control program for operating the learning device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the computer is configured to implement each of the above means.   The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the control program of the learning apparatus of Claim 15.

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