JP2008252849A - Information communication terminal and information communication system - Google Patents

Abstract

An information communication terminal and an information communication system capable of arbitrarily adjusting set values of "volume", "sound quality", and "speech speed" at least during a call.
A communication control unit 4 connects to a public line and performs DA conversion and the like. The control unit 1 includes a voice print processing unit 5 having a voice print registration function 10 and a speaker identification function 11 to control the operation of the information communication terminal, a speech speed adjustment function 6, a volume adjustment function 7, and a sound quality adjustment. Function 8 is provided. In addition, a voiceprint database 2 connected to the control unit 1 for data communication, a setting input means 12 for setting the speech speed, volume, sound quality, etc. in the reception, a speaker 13 for converting the reception into sound, a transmission The input / output unit 3 includes a microphone 14 for converting a speaker's voice into an electric signal and inputting the signal.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an information communication terminal and an information communication system for communicating with each other via an information communication network.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a technique is known in which a voice during a call is identified and automatically changed to setting contents registered in advance in association with the voice. It recognizes the voice pattern of a specific word such as “Yes” or “Hello” of the voice, and calls the setting contents specified and associated with the voice quality. As the setting contents, a change in the speaking speed of the sender and a sound volume level are set in advance (see Patent Document 1).

In addition, since the conventional telephone has only one person with whom the user can talk, it is not assumed that two telephone calls can be handled on the telephone at the same time, so that one telephone can always be used by switching. It was. When a common answering machine box is installed at the top of a plurality of telephones and the upper common answering machine is configured to control another call, the other telephone that is making a call and is not talking to the answering machine box at the same time By responding to an incoming call to the telephone, two telephone conversations are controlled by a single telephone.
JP 2000-31247 A

  However, in the prior art, the user cannot arbitrarily input the set values of “volume”, “sound quality”, and “speech speed” as needed, and adjust in real time.

  In addition, in the case of the above-described configuration of the answering machine box and a plurality of telephones, for example, for each recorded answering machine message or normal call, it is easy to hear the volume, whether in advance or during a call or listening. The sound quality and speech speed could not be set.

  In view of such a problem, an object of the present invention is to provide an information communication terminal and an information communication system capable of arbitrarily adjusting set values of “volume”, “sound quality”, and “speech speed” at least during a call. To do.

  The present invention according to claim 1 is an information communication terminal capable of making a call via an information communication network, and a volume adjusting means for adjusting a volume of the received voice in the call, and a sound quality of the received voice is adjusted. Sound quality adjusting means, speech speed adjusting means for adjusting the speech speed of the received voice, and adjustment of each of the volume adjusting means, the sound quality adjusting means, and the speech speed adjusting means during the call. Setting input means for operating and inputting setting values.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, a voiceprint analysis unit for obtaining voiceprint data by performing voiceprint analysis on the received voice, and the voiceprint data is converted into the received voice by the setting input unit. A voiceprint database for storing the information in association with the set information set for the received voice, and analyzing the voice received by the voiceprint analysis means using the voiceprint analysis means and comparing the voiceprint data with the voiceprint data stored in the voiceprint database. Identification setting means for calling the setting information associated with the voice print data to be approximated and inputting the setting information to the setting input means.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the setting information set for the received voice by the setting input unit is stored in association with the specific information for specifying the other party of the call. When there is an incoming call, the specific information acquired from the incoming call is compared with the specific information stored in the speaker database, and is associated with the matching specific information. Setting means for calling the setting information and inputting it to the setting input means for the adjustment.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect, the specific information includes at least a telephone number or a destination name.

  Further, in the information communication system having an information communication terminal capable of making a call via an information communication network, the present invention described in claim 5 is a volume adjusting means for adjusting a volume of received voice in the call, Each of the sound quality adjusting means for adjusting the sound quality of the received voice, the speech speed adjusting means for adjusting the speech speed of the received voice, the volume adjusting means, the sound quality adjusting means, and the speech speed adjusting means And a setting input means for inputting a set value by operating all at once during the call.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect, a voiceprint analyzing means for obtaining voiceprint data by performing voiceprint analysis on the received voice, and the voiceprint data being converted into the received voice by the setting input means. A voiceprint database for storing the information in association with the set information set for the received voice, and analyzing the voice received by the voiceprint analysis means using the voiceprint analysis means and comparing the voiceprint data with the voiceprint data stored in the voiceprint database. Identification setting means for calling the setting information associated with the voice print data to be approximated and inputting the setting information to the setting input means.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, the setting information set for the received voice by the setting input means is stored in association with the specific information for specifying the other party of the call. When there is an incoming call, the specific information acquired from the incoming call is compared with the specific information stored in the speaker database, and is associated with the matching specific information. Setting means for calling the setting information and inputting it to the setting input means for the adjustment.

  Further, in the present invention described in claim 8 according to claim 7, the specific information includes at least a telephone number or a destination name.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information communication terminal and an information communication system capable of arbitrarily adjusting set values of “volume”, “sound quality”, and “speech speed” at least during a call.

  In addition, it is possible to provide an information communication terminal and an information communication system that can store voice voice data and set values of received voices in an integrated manner, and can be adjusted with optimum setting values based on voice print data of received incoming voices. it can.

  In addition, an information communication terminal and an information communication system are provided that can store setting values for each telephone number and destination name, and can adjust with an optimal setting value based on the other party's telephone number and destination name when receiving a call. can do.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram for explaining the overall configuration of an information communication terminal and an information communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, as an example of the configuration of the information communication terminal according to the embodiment, a communication control unit 4 for performing DA conversion by connecting to a public line such as a telephone line or an IP telephone network (Internet), A control unit 1 for controlling the operation of the information communication terminal, a voice print database 2 connected to the control unit 1 and capable of data communication, and an input / output unit 3 are shown. Also, the input / output means 3 is a setting input means 12 for setting the speech speed, volume, sound quality, etc. in the received call, a speaker 13 for converting the received call into voice, and converting the voice of the sender into an electrical signal. And a microphone 14 for inputting. The control unit 1 further includes a voiceprint processing unit 5 having a voiceprint registration function 10 and a speaker identification function 11, a speech speed adjustment function 6, a volume adjustment function 7, and a sound quality adjustment function 8.

  FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation flow when the operator makes a call in the configuration shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 2, a standby screen is displayed on screen display means (not shown) provided in the information communication terminal (step S1). This screen display means is, for example, an image display and input device for an operator to input a telephone number, display a telephone directory and outgoing / incoming call history, and perform various other displays and settings. As this device, a display using an LCD (liquid crystal) can be used, and a touch sensor may be arranged on the screen display area to constitute a touch panel. The operator can perform various inputs and operation settings simply by touching this screen with a fingertip. The screen display means realized by applying this touch panel or the like corresponds to the setting input means 12 shown in FIG. 1, and is hereinafter referred to as setting input means 12 for explanation.

  Next, the user operates the touch panel and inputs a unique ID issued in advance to each user to log in to the setting input unit 12 (step S2). The authentication process related to the login is executed in the control unit 1. The control unit 1 includes an authentication unit (not shown). When the ID input to the ID registered in advance in the authentication unit matches, the control unit 1 is authenticated and the login is completed.

  Next, a transition is made to a call operation (step S3). In this call operation, a volume that can be easily heard by the operator is set by operating the setting input means 12 (step S4). For this setting, for example, four types of sound volumes may be prepared in advance as the reception sound volume and selected from them. As the volume type, for example, “small”, “standard”, “large”, “extra large”, etc. are set.

  In addition, in the case of the first call destination, a voice setting analysis is performed on the voice, and a recommended setting level set in the past or in advance is automatically selected without requiring an operator's operation. After that, the volume, sound quality, and speech speed are adjusted to arbitrary values by operating the setting value operation means displayed on the touch panel so that the received voice is easy to hear for the operator.

  This automatic setting is executed by the voiceprint processing unit 5, the voiceprint registration function 10, the voiceprint database 2 and the speaker identification function 11 shown in FIG. First, the voiceprint database 2 stores voice voiceprint data accumulated in past calls and set values bundled with the voiceprint data. As an example of this setting value, the received sound volume type is “small”, “standard”, “large”, “extra large”, the received sound quality is “low tone emphasis”, “standard”, “high tone emphasis”, and the receiving speed is “0”. .6 times, “0.7 times”, “0.75 times”, “0.8 times”, “0.9 times”, and “1 times”, the setting value of the call is 4 × 3 × 6 = 72 patterns can be set.

  As the automatic setting process, voice print analysis is performed on the voice of the call to obtain voice print data, and voice print data that approximates the voice print data is searched from the voice print database 2. This search is performed by comparing the acquired voiceprint data with the voiceprint data stored in the voiceprint database 2 and finding a combination that approximates both. The voice print data that is approximated is found, the setting value bundled with the voice print data is called, and input to the control unit 1 to complete the setting.

  Next, the call is completed (step S5). After the call is completed, the setting value (setting level) set at the time of the call is registered by being bundled with the information acquired from the other party (calling party) (step S6). Information acquired from the other party includes (1) ND (number display: registered trademark) contractor: destination telephone number, (2) ND non-contractor: destination name (obtained by collating with phone book data), (3) ND non-contractor: The other party's voice data (complementing the operation when (2) is received) is preferable. As a result of this grouping, when there is an incoming call from the other party of the corresponding information next time, automatic setting for calling the grouped setting level is executed.

  As for the execution of automatic setting, there are both a method of calling and setting a setting value using a voice print pattern as described above, and a method of calling and setting a setting value using a telephone number and a destination name. You can select which method you want to use, but for example, give priority to calling the setting value using the phone number or destination name, and for the first destination that cannot be called by this method, In this case, the setting value may be called using a voice print pattern.

  Next, FIG. 3 shows a flowchart for explaining the control by the control unit 1.

  First, it is assumed that the information communication terminal (for example, a telephone terminal) of the present embodiment is calling the other party or is receiving a call (step S10). In this state, it is determined whether the call partner can be specified or not (step S11). As this determination method, the telephone directory data can be used for outgoing calls and the destination telephone number can be used for incoming calls.

  If the other party cannot be specified (including the other party in the list not to be automatically registered in the setting value in step S21 described later), after the other party answers or the incoming call is answered (step S14), the other party Is measured (step S16). The measured voice data (voice print, frequency distribution, speech speed, volume, etc.) is compared with the recommended system data and automatically adjusted (step S17). The system data here is set value data set or accumulated in advance. From the system data, adjustment data suitable for adjusting the measured audio data so that it can be easily heard is selected. Then, based on the selected adjustment data, the other party's voice is adjusted without bothering the operator (automatic adjustment). Thus, the operator can make a call comfortably with the sound adjusted to be easy to hear, and the call is terminated (step S18).

  On the other hand, if it is possible to specify the other party in step S11, it is determined whether or not the other party is registered as an adjustment level setting target after the other party's response or incoming call response (step S12). Judgment is made (step S13). If there is no registration, the process proceeds to step S16. If registered, the corresponding adjustment data is selected from the system data and automatic adjustment is performed (step S15).

  After the automatic adjustment is performed in step S15, a call is normally made with the other party. Even during the call, the set value can be adjusted manually by the operator. This adjustment can be performed by arbitrarily operating the setting value setting means (display that can be operated by touching the screen) displayed on the touch panel in the middle of the call (step S18). Since the volume, sound quality, and speech speed can be adjusted only by operating the operation screen displayed centrally on the touch panel, it is possible to quickly set a comfortable call that is easy to hear by these adjustments. Thereafter, the call ends in step S19.

  In step S19, the current set value can be changed manually, and the standby state is set. Here, when the setting value is not manually changed (step S20), the current setting value is registered by being bundled with the information of the other party (automatic setting value registration) (step S23).

  On the other hand, when the setting value is manually changed in step S20, it is determined whether or not the setting value is automatically registered (step S21). When the set value is automatically registered, the process proceeds to step S23, and automatic registration is executed.

  If the set value is not automatically registered in step S21, the set value is registered in the non-set value automatic registration target list (step S22).

  Even when the telephone terminal has an answering machine function, the setting value can be adjusted according to the present embodiment. For example, while listening to a recorded answering machine message, it is possible to set the volume, sound quality and speech speed that are easy to hear. Further, the setting value may be adjusted by analysis based on destination information such as a telephone number recorded together with an answering machine message or a voice print of the other party.

  According to the present embodiment described above, it is possible to provide an information communication terminal and an information communication system that can arbitrarily adjust the set values of “volume”, “sound quality”, and “speech speed” at least during a call.

  In addition, it is possible to provide an information communication terminal and an information communication system that can store voice voice data and set values of received voices in an integrated manner, and can be adjusted with optimum setting values based on voice print data of received incoming voices. it can.

  In addition, an information communication terminal and an information communication system are provided that can store setting values for each telephone number and destination name, and can adjust with an optimal setting value based on the other party's telephone number and destination name when receiving a call. can do.

The block diagram for demonstrating the whole structure which concerns on embodiment of this invention is shown. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the basic operation which concerns on embodiment of this invention is shown. The flowchart for demonstrating the control which concerns on embodiment of this invention is shown.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Control part 2 Voiceprint database 3 Input / output means 4 Communication control part (execution of DA conversion etc.)
5 Voiceprint processing section 6 Speaking speed adjustment function 7 Volume adjustment function 8 Sound quality adjustment function 10 Voiceprint registration function 11 Speaker identification function 12 Setting input means (speech speed, volume, sound quality)
13 Speaker 14 Microphone

Claims (8)

In an information communication terminal that can communicate over an information communication network,
Volume adjustment means for adjusting the volume of the received voice in the call;
Sound quality adjusting means for adjusting the sound quality of the received voice;
Speaking speed adjusting means for adjusting the speaking speed of the received voice;
Setting input means for operating the volume adjusting means, the sound quality adjusting means, and the speech speed adjusting means in a unified manner during the call to input setting values;
An information communication terminal comprising: Voiceprint analysis means for obtaining voiceprint data by voiceprint analysis of the received voice;
A voiceprint database for storing the voiceprint data in association with the setting information set for the received voice by the setting input means;
When there is an incoming call, the received voice of the incoming call is analyzed by the voiceprint analysis means by the voiceprint analysis means, compared with the voiceprint data stored in the voiceprint database, and associated with the voiceprint data to be approximated. Identification setting means for calling and inputting the setting information to the setting input means;
The information communication terminal according to claim 1, further comprising: A sender database for storing the setting information set for the received voice by the setting input means in association with the specific information for specifying the other party of the call;
The specific information acquired from the incoming call is searched by comparing with the specific information stored in the sender database, the setting information associated with the matching specific information is called and input to the setting input means Setting means for adjusting;
The information communication terminal according to claim 1, further comprising:   The information communication terminal according to claim 3, wherein the specific information includes at least a telephone number or a destination name. In an information communication system having an information communication terminal capable of making a call via an information communication network,
Volume adjustment means for adjusting the volume of the received voice in the call;
Sound quality adjusting means for adjusting the sound quality of the received voice;
Speaking speed adjusting means for adjusting the speaking speed of the received voice;
Setting input means for operating the sound volume adjusting means, the sound quality adjusting means, and the speech speed adjusting means in a unified manner during the call to input a set value;
An information communication system comprising: Voiceprint analysis means for obtaining voiceprint data by voiceprint analysis of the received voice;
A voiceprint database for storing the voiceprint data in association with the setting information set for the received voice by the setting input means;
The received voice is analyzed by the voiceprint analyzing means, compared with the voiceprint data stored in the voiceprint database, and the setting information associated with the voiceprint data to be approximated is called to input the setting. Identification setting means for input to the means;
The information communication system according to claim 5, further comprising: A sender database for storing the setting information set for the received voice by the setting input means in association with the specific information for specifying the other party of the call;
When there is an incoming call, the specific information acquired from the incoming call is searched by comparing with the specific information stored in the sender database, and the setting information associated with the matching specific information is called. Setting means for inputting and adjusting the setting input means;
The information communication system according to claim 5, further comprising:   8. The information communication system according to claim 7, wherein the specific information includes at least a telephone number or a destination name.

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