JPH07114453A - Document generating device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To attain proper voice guide suitable for the skill of each operator for all the operators by making effectively function a voice guidance function. CONSTITUTION:Upon receipt of a message reproduction request from a program execution section 30 executing an application program, a voice guidance reproduction control section 31 makes inquiry of a message management section 33 and a reproduction frequency management section 34 or the like based on a message number according to the request, discriminates whether or not a message on request is allowed for reproduction output, calls corresponding message data from a message data storage section (MS) 12a and gives the data to an amplifier(AMP) 22 when the message has been allowed. Furthermore, a voice guidance reproduction control section 31 increases the frequency information corresponding to a frequency information storage section (AC) 13b by one every time a message is reproduced.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a document preparation device having a voice guidance function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional document creating apparatus having a voice guidance function, when an operation state accompanied by the output of voice guidance is performed, such as when executing "delete all sentences", the voice guidance is uniquely output. When the process is executed and the output of the voice guidance message is completed, the operation can be restarted.

Such a voice guidance function is effective for an inexperienced operator, but for an experienced operator, in all operation states accompanied by the output of voice guidance. Each time, a voice message is output,
Even if the operator has already recognized, there is a problem that the operability is warped and deteriorated because the operation cannot be performed (the operation input is not accepted) during the output period of the voice message.

[0004]

As described above, in the conventional document creating apparatus having the voice guidance function,
For example, when an operation state accompanied by the output of voice guidance, such as when executing "delete all sentences", is executed, the voice guidance output processing is executed uniquely, and the operation can be resumed by completing the voice guidance message output. Therefore, even if it is effective for an inexperienced operator, there is a problem that the operability is warped and deteriorates for an experienced operator.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances,
In a document preparation device having a voice guidance function, a document preparation device which effectively operates the voice guidance function and can perform an appropriate voice guide suitable for each operator's skill for all operators is provided. The purpose is to

[0006]

According to the present invention, in a document creating apparatus having a voice guidance function, each message of guidance which becomes unnecessary as an advanced user becomes selectively invalid according to the skill of the operator. It is characterized in that it has a means (which can be set to a reproduction output prohibited state) so that an operator can selectively eliminate unnecessary messages.

That is, according to the present invention, in a document preparation apparatus having a voice guidance function, means for monitoring a key operation state during message reproduction output by voice guidance, and a key operation during message reproduction output. At this time, it is characterized in that the operator is provided with a means for prohibiting subsequent reproduction output of the message, so that the operator can selectively eliminate unnecessary messages.

The present invention also permits message output permission / message provided for each message of voice guidance.
A flag indicating prohibition and this flag is turned on / on the setting screen.
Equipped with means for turning off and means for judging permission / prohibition of message output by referring to the flag corresponding to the message when outputting the message by voice guidance, and the operator selectively excludes unnecessary messages. It is characterized in that it can be configured.

Further, the present invention comprises means for designating an operation level and means for selecting a usable message of voice guidance according to the designated operation level and setting it as reproducible output. It is characterized in that unnecessary messages are eliminated according to the skill, and an appropriate voice guide suitable for the skill of the operator can be provided.

The present invention further comprises means for holding the number of times the message has been used, which is provided for each message of the voice guidance, and means for updating the number of times the message has been used, for each reproduction output of the message. When a message is reproduced and output, the number of times the message has been used is referred to, and a means for determining whether or not to reproduce and output the message is provided, so that unnecessary messages can be selectively eliminated according to the experience of the operator. It is characterized by having done.

The present invention also provides a means for designating an operation level, a means for selecting a message of voice guidance according to the designated operation level and setting it as reproducible output, and a reproduction output for a message for each operation level. It is characterized in that it is provided with a means for limiting the number of times that it is possible, and that it can selectively eliminate unnecessary messages according to the experience of the operator.

Further, according to the present invention, a means for storing a certain number of the most recently used messages from voice guidance messages, and referring to the stored contents at the time of outputting the message, the message is included in the certain number of the most recently used messages. Means for determining whether or not a message to be output is included in a certain number of messages used most recently and means for prohibiting reproduction and output of the message and updating the stored content, and The feature is that the recognized unnecessary message that is repeatedly output can be eliminated.

[0013]

As described above, the means for selectively invalidating each message of the voice guidance in accordance with the skill of the operator (setting the reproduction output prohibited state) is provided, and the operator can selectively select the unnecessary message. By adopting the configuration that can be excluded, it is possible to leave only the necessary voice message and exclude other unnecessary messages according to the skill of the operator at each time. This eliminates unnecessary voice message output to eliminate annoyance during work, and further reduces the number of work interruptions during the voice message output period, resulting in a comfortable and comfortable document. A creation environment can be provided.

That is, according to the present invention, for a message unnecessary for voice guidance operation, when a specific key such as a "delete" key or a space key is operated during reproduction and output of the message, the message is displayed. Along with the key operation, the flag that allows / prohibits the playback output of the message currently being output is set to the disabled state, and the playback output of the message is prohibited after that. The troublesomeness can be eliminated, and the operability can be improved by reducing the number of work interruptions during the output period of the voice message.

Further, according to the present invention, it is unnecessary for each message of the voice guidance on the setting screen in which each message of the voice guidance and the setting information (flag) for permitting / prohibiting the reproduction output thereof are associated with each other. By setting the flag of the message to the reproduction output prohibited state, the voice guidance function peculiar to the operator desired by the operator can be easily constructed.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, by designating the operation level of the operator on the setting screen, the message reproduction output permission / prohibition state of the voice guidance according to the designated operation level is set, and the operator's operation level is set. Since unnecessary messages can be eliminated according to the skill, a proper voice guide suitable for the skill of the operator can be provided.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, the number of times the message is reproduced is counted for each reproduction output of the message, and when the predetermined number of times of reproduction is reached, the reproduction output of the message is prohibited thereafter, whereby the operator Depending on your experience, you can selectively eliminate unnecessary messages.

Further, according to the present invention, the use message of the voice guidance is switched according to the operation level designated on the screen in consideration of the number of times of reproduction, so that a more detailed and unnecessary message can be obtained according to the experience of the operator. Can be selectively excluded.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to eliminate unnecessary messages that are repeatedly output by prohibiting reproduction and output of a certain number of the most recently used messages among the messages of the voice guidance.

[0020]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 11 denotes a CPU that controls the entire system, and here, the functional units 31 to 35 shown in FIG. 2 are realized, and FIG. 3 or FIG. 5 or FIG. 8 or FIG. 9, or FIG. 11, FIG. 12, or FIG. 13, it has a voice guidance message output control function.

Reference numeral 12 denotes R accessed by the CPU 11.
The OM stores information such as control programs and character fonts. Here, a message data storage unit (MS) 12a that stores various message data as shown in FIG. 4 that realizes a voice guidance function. Is provided, and for each message, default information (flag information) for setting availability (playback output permission / prohibition) for each of advanced, intermediate, and beginner classes as shown in FIG. 7 is stored. Default information storage (D
F) 12b is provided.

Reference numeral 13 denotes a RAM to which a work area used for the processing of the CPU 11, a document data storage area, and the like are allocated. Here, a RAM is provided for each message.
A permission information storage unit (FL) 13a for storing flag information indicating permission / prohibition of reproduction output as shown in FIG. 4, and a message provided for each message, as shown in FIG.
A number information storage unit (AC) 13b that holds the number of message reproduction outputs, and a latest reproduction table (NT) 13c that is used to prohibit the reproduction output of a certain number of the most recently used messages among all the messages of the voice guidance.
And are provided.

14 is a keyboard controller (KBC)
The key input information according to the key input operation of the keyboard (KB) 15 is sent to the CPU via the system bus.
Reference numeral 16 is a display controller, which controls the display drive of the display device (LCD) 17 under the control of the CPU 11.

Reference numeral 18 is a printer controller, which is a CP.
The printer (PRT) 19 is driven and controlled under the control of U11. 20 is a floppy disk controller (FD
C), and drives and controls the floppy disk drive (FDD) 21 under the control of the CPU 11.

Reference numeral 22 denotes an amplifier (AMP) equipped with, for example, a PCM modulation circuit for outputting various messages of voice guidance by voice, and drives and controls the voice output section (SP) 23 under the control of the CPU 11.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing the structure of the voice guidance function section in the above embodiment. In FIG. 2, 30 to 34 are respectively realized by the program control function of the CPU 11 shown in FIG. 1, 30 is a program execution unit, 31 is a voice guidance reproduction control unit, and 32 is
Is a permission information setting unit, 33 is a message management unit, and 34 is a reproduction count management unit.

The voice guidance reproduction control section 31 is a program execution section 30 for executing an application program.
When a message reproduction request is received from a message requesting unit, an inquiry is made to the message management unit 33, the reproduction count management unit 34, and the like based on the message number according to the request, and whether the requested message is reproduction output permitted or not. If it is permitted, the corresponding message data is called from the message data storage unit (MS) 12 a and passed to the amplifier (AMP) 22. Also, the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31 increments (+1) the corresponding number-of-times information of the number-of-times information storage unit (AC) 13b each time the message is reproduced and output.

The permission information setting section 32 is triggered by the operation of a specific function key (for example, "delete key") during message reproduction output, advanced / intermediate / beginner class selection, reproduction output prohibition designation on the setting screen, etc. Default information storage (D
F) The output permission / prohibition flag of the corresponding message of 12b is operated. Here, when reproduction output is prohibited, it is set to "1". When selecting the advanced / intermediate / beginner class, the flag information in the default information storage unit (DF) 12b is referred to.

The message management unit 33 refers to the flag information in the permission information storage unit (FL) 13a to determine permission / prohibition of reproduction output of the designated message. The number-of-reproductions management unit 34 refers to the number-of-times information storage unit (AC) 13b to determine whether or not the number of reproduction outputs of the designated message has reached the set value, and the output of the set number of times is completed. At this time, the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31 is notified that the reproduction output of the message is prohibited.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure in the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of a setting screen according to the second embodiment of the present invention, message contents stored in the message storage unit (MS) 12a, and a flag stored in the permission information storage unit (FL) 13a. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a relationship, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the same embodiment and the third embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a setting screen in the third embodiment of the present invention, in which DM is a voice guidance function setting section. Here, a voice guidance class (advanced, intermediate, beginner) is designated by selecting an item in the voice guidance function setting unit (DM). FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the default information storage unit (DF) 12b in the same embodiment. By selecting items of the voice guidance function setting unit (DM) shown in FIG. / Intermediate / Beginner) is designated, flag information specific to the designated class (level) is selected, and the flag information functions in association with the message.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the relationship between the message and the permission information storage unit (FL) 13a and the number-of-times information storage unit (AC) 13b in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is the same. It is a flow chart which shows a processing procedure of an example.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a setting screen in the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the same embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the seventh embodiment of the present invention. The operation of the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the operation of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

In the first embodiment, for a message unnecessary for voice guidance operation, when a specific key such as a "delete" key or a space key is operated during reproduction and output of the message, that key is pressed. Along with the operation, the flag for permitting / prohibiting the reproduction output of the currently output message is set to the prohibition state, and thereafter, the function of excluding (prohibiting) the reproduction output of the message from the voice guidance is realized.

Here, when the power is turned on, the permission / reproduction of the reproduction output associated with each message of the voice guidance stored in the permission information storage unit (FL) 13a in the RAM 13 is permitted.
It is assumed that all flag information indicating prohibition is initialized to "0" indicating reproduction output permission.

The voice guidance reproduction control section 31 is a program execution section 30 for executing an application program.
When the message reproduction request is received from, the message management unit 33 is inquired based on the message number according to the request (step S11 in FIG. 3).

When the message management section 33 receives a message reproduction request from the voice guidance reproduction control section 31,
Based on the message number according to the request, the flag information of the permission information storage unit (FL) 13a is referred to determine whether the reproduction output of the designated message is permitted or prohibited, and the determination result is the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31. To notify. Here, when the content of the flag is "0", it is determined that the reproduction output of the message is permitted, and when it is "1", it is determined that the reproduction output of the message is prohibited (step S12 in FIG. 3). .

Upon receiving the notification from the message management unit 33, the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31 recognizes that the reproduction output of the requested message is permitted (that is, the content of the flag corresponding to the requested message is changed). "0"
Message data storage unit (MS) 12a
Call the message data according to the request, and pass it to the amplifier (AMP) 22. A voice message is output from the voice output unit (SP) 23 according to the analog voice signal generated by the amplifier (AMP) 22 (step S13 in FIG. 3).

The permission information setting section 32 displays a specific function key (for example, "delete key") during reproduction and output of the message.
When the key input is detected and the key input is detected, the output permission / prohibition flag of the corresponding message in the default information storage unit (DF) 12b is set to "1" indicating that the reproduction output is prohibited.
Set to.

After that, when a request for reproducing the same message is again issued from the program execution unit 30 which executes the application program, the output permission / prohibition flag of the requested message at this time is "1" indicating that reproduction output is prohibited. Therefore, calling of the message data according to the request from the message data storage unit (MS) 12a is prohibited, and therefore the message according to the request is not output (steps S11 and S12 (No) in FIG. 3).

As described above, for the message unnecessary for the voice guidance operation, when the "delete" key is operated during the reproduction and output of the message, the reproduction and output of the message currently being output are accompanied by the key operation. Since the flag for permission / prohibition control is set to the prohibition state and the reproduction output of the message is prohibited thereafter, unnecessary voice messages can be eliminated and the troublesomeness during work can be eliminated. Further, as a result, the number of interruptions of the work during the output period of the voice message is reduced, so that the operability is improved.

In the above embodiment, the operation has been described assuming that all the flags are initialized to the reproduction output permission state when the power is turned on. However, for example, the configuration in which the contents of all the flags are always retained even when the power is turned off, Alternatively, the configuration may be such that a mode in which all the flags are set to the reproduction output permission state when the power is turned on and a mode in which all the flag contents are always held.

The operation of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 and FIGS. 4 and 5. In the second embodiment, an unnecessary message flag is set for each voice guidance message on a setting screen in which each message of the voice guidance is associated with setting information (flag) for permitting / prohibiting reproduction output thereof. By setting the reproduction output prohibited state, the operator can easily construct a voice guidance function peculiar to the operator.

Here, the display device 17 is operated by operating a specific function key on the keyboard 15.
A setting screen in which each message of the voice guidance and the setting information (flag) for permitting / prohibiting the reproduction output thereof are associated with each other is displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, scroll the voice guidance list and select the message in the list (highlighted target item) by operating the up and down cursor keys, and select whether to allow / prohibit (play / not play) playback of the selected message. It is assumed that the operation is performed by using the cursor keys and the confirmation is performed by the "select / execute" key.

When a message for which voice output is to be excluded, that is, voice output is not required, is selected and confirmed by selecting and confirming reproduction by the setting operation by the key operation on the setting screen, the message is dealt with. The flag in the permission information storage unit (FL) 13a is rewritten from "0" to "1".

In this way, on the setting screen, for messages that do not require voice output in the voice guidance,
The user can arbitrarily make the setting, and each time a setting operation is performed for a message that does not require voice output, a permission information storage unit (FL) corresponding to the message is set.
The flag in 13a is rewritten from "0" to "1".

In the subsequent document creation processing operation, the corresponding flag in the permission information storage section (FL) 13a is referred to each time a message is output by voice guidance.
The output of the message is controlled according to the content of the flag (“0” / “1”).

The processing operation at this time will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Voice guidance playback controller 3
When receiving a message reproduction request from the program execution unit 30 that executes an application program, the first inquiry is sent to the message management unit 33 based on the message number according to the request (step S21 in FIG. 5).

When the message management section 33 receives a message reproduction request from the voice guidance reproduction control section 31,
Based on the message number according to the request, the flag information of the permission information storage unit (FL) 13a is referred to determine whether the reproduction output of the designated message is permitted or prohibited, and the determination result is the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31. To notify. Here, when the content of the flag is "0", it is determined that the reproduction output of the message is permitted, and when it is "1", it is determined that the reproduction output of the message is prohibited (step S22 in FIG. 5). .

When the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31 receives the notification from the message management unit 33 and recognizes that the reproduction of the requested message is permitted (that is, the content of the flag corresponding to the requested message is "0"
Message data storage unit (MS) 12a
Call the message data according to the request, and pass it to the amplifier (AMP) 22. A voice message is output from the voice output unit (SP) 23 according to the analog voice signal generated by the amplifier (AMP) 22 (step S23 in FIG. 5).

When it is recognized that the requested message is set to the reproduction output prohibited state (that is, the content of the flag corresponding to the requested message is "1"), the message data according to the request is received. Is executed and the reproduction output processing of the message is ended (step S22 (No) in FIG. 5).

As described above, on the setting screen in which each message of the voice guidance and the setting information (flag) for permitting / prohibiting the reproduction output thereof are associated with each other, an unnecessary message flag is set for each voice guidance message. By setting the reproduction output prohibited state, it is possible to easily construct an operator-specific voice guidance function suitable for the operator.

The operation of the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 and FIGS. In the third embodiment, by designating the operation level of the operator on the setting screen (here, class designation of advanced, intermediate, and beginner), message reproduction output permission / prohibition of voice guidance according to the designated operation level is permitted. The state is set so that unnecessary messages can be eliminated according to the skill of the operator.

Here, the display device 17 is operated by operating a specific function key on the keyboard 15.
In the voice guidance function setting section (D
A setting screen including M) is displayed.

When the voice guidance function setting section (DM) on this setting screen is operated to select either advanced, intermediate, or beginner level, each of advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels stored in the default information storage section (DF) 12b is selected. A flag information group according to the selected class (advanced / intermediate / beginner) is selected from the flag information group, and is associated with each message of the voice guidance and referred to when the message reproduction output control is performed. Also in this embodiment, the reproduction output of the message is permitted when the content of the flag is "0", and is prohibited when the content of the flag is "1".

In the document creation processing operation after the operation level is designated, the flag information of the selected class in the permission information storage unit (FL) 13a is referred to every time the message is output by the voice guidance, and the designated message is displayed. The output of the message is controlled according to the content (“0” / “1”) of the flag corresponding to.

The processing operation at this time will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Voice guidance playback controller 3
When receiving a message reproduction request from the program execution unit 30 that executes an application program, the first inquiry is sent to the message management unit 33 based on the message number according to the request (step S21 in FIG. 5).

When the message management section 33 receives a message reproduction request from the voice guidance reproduction control section 31,
Based on the message number according to the request, the flag information of the permission information storage unit (FL) 13a is referred to determine whether the reproduction output of the designated message is permitted or prohibited, and the determination result is the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31. To notify. Here, when the content of the flag is "0", it is determined that the reproduction output of the message is permitted, and when it is "1", it is determined that the reproduction output of the message is prohibited (step S22 in FIG. 5). .

Upon receiving the notification from the message management unit 33, the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31 recognizes that the reproduction output of the requested message is permitted (that is, the content of the flag corresponding to the requested message is "0"
Message data storage unit (MS) 12a
Call the message data according to the request, and pass it to the amplifier (AMP) 22. A voice message is output from the voice output unit (SP) 23 according to the analog voice signal generated by the amplifier (AMP) 22 (step S23 in FIG. 5).

When it is recognized that the requested message is set to the reproduction output prohibited state (that is, the content of the flag corresponding to the requested message is "1"), the message data complying with the request is sent. Is executed and the reproduction output processing of the message is ended (step S22 (No) in FIG. 5).

In this way, by designating the operation level of the operator on the setting screen, the message reproduction output permission / prohibition state of the voice guidance according to the designated operation level is set, and according to the skill of the operator. Since unnecessary messages can be eliminated, an appropriate voice guide suitable for the skill of the operator can be provided.

The operation of the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 and FIGS. 8 and 9. In the fourth embodiment, the number of times a message is reproduced is counted for each reproduction output of the message, and when the number of times of reproduction reaches a certain number, the reproduction output of the message is prohibited thereafter, depending on the experience of the operator. Therefore, unnecessary messages are selectively eliminated.

Here, as shown in FIG. 8, each message in the message storage unit (MS) 12a, the flag information in the permission information storage unit (FL) 13a, and the number-of-times information storage unit (A).
C) The reproduction count information of 13b is associated with each other, and the reproduction count of each message is constant (for example, 200
Number of times), the content of the corresponding flag is rewritten from “0” indicating reproduction output permission to “1” indicating reproduction output prohibition, and thereafter, the message is excluded from the voice guidance.

The processing operation in this case will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Voice guidance playback controller 3
When receiving a message reproduction request from the program execution unit 30 that executes an application program, the first device inquires the message management unit 33 and the reproduction count management unit 34 based on the message number according to the request (step in FIG. 9). S41).

When the message management section 33 receives a message reproduction request from the voice guidance reproduction control section 31,
Based on the message number according to the request, the flag information of the permission information storage unit (FL) 13a is referred to determine whether the reproduction output of the designated message is permitted or prohibited, and the determination result is the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31. To notify. Here, when the content of the flag is "0", it is determined that the reproduction output of the message is permitted, and when it is "1", it is determined that the reproduction output of the message is prohibited (step S42 in FIG. 9). .

Upon receiving the notification from the message management unit 33, the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31 recognizes that the reproduction output of the requested message is permitted (that is, the content of the flag corresponding to the requested message is "0"
Message data storage unit (MS) 12a
Call the message data according to the request, and pass it to the amplifier (AMP) 22. A voice message is output from the voice output unit (SP) 23 according to the analog voice signal generated by the amplifier (AMP) 22 (step S43 in FIG. 9).

When it is recognized that the requested message is set to the reproduction output prohibited state (that is, the content of the flag corresponding to the requested message is "1"), the message data according to the request is sent. The reproduction output process of the message is terminated without executing the call process of (No in step S42 in FIG. 9).

On the other hand, the reproduction number management section 34 receives a message reproduction request from the voice guidance reproduction control section 31,
When the message according to the request is reproduced and output, the number-of-times information corresponding to the reproduced and output message in the number-of-times information storage unit (AC) 13b is incremented (+1), and when the value reaches a certain number of times value, the This is notified to the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31 (step S44 in FIG. 9).

When the voice guidance reproduction control section 31 receives a notification from the reproduction number management section 34 that the reproduction output number has reached a certain number, it outputs the message number of the message reproduced and output and the flag update instruction to the permission information. It is sent to the setting unit 32 (step S45 in FIG. 9).

When the permission information setting unit 32 receives a message number and flag update instruction from the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31, the contents of the flag corresponding to the specified message are reproduced from "0" indicating reproduction output permission and reproduction output is prohibited. Is rewritten to "1" (step S46 in FIG. 9).

Thus, thereafter, the message is excluded from the voice guidance. In this way, the number of times the message is reproduced is counted for each reproduction output of the message, and when the number of times of reproduction reaches a certain number, the reproduction output of the message is prohibited thereafter, which is unnecessary according to the experience of the operator. You can selectively exclude messages.

Next, the operation of the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 and FIGS. 10 and 11.
In the fifth embodiment, the use message of the voice guidance is switched according to the operation level designated on the screen, so that unnecessary messages are selectively eliminated according to the experience of the operator.

Here, as shown in FIG. 10, a set value of the number of reproductions (comparison value of the number of reproductions) is added to the flag information for each class (advanced, intermediate, elementary) described in the third embodiment, When the number of times of playback of the specified class (advanced / intermediate / beginner) reaches the set number of times, write a flag corresponding to the playback output message from "0" indicating playback output permission to "1" indicating playback output prohibition. Instead, the message is excluded from the voice guidance thereafter. The class selection, the frequency information, and the flag updating process in this process can be easily understood from the above-described third embodiment, fourth embodiment, etc., and therefore the description thereof will be omitted here.

The processing operation of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG. Upon receiving a message reproduction request from the program execution unit 30 that executes the application program, the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31 makes an inquiry to the message management unit 33 and the reproduction count management unit 34 based on the message number according to the request. Perform (step S51 in FIG. 11).

When the message management unit 33 receives a message reproduction request from the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31,
Based on the message number according to the request, the flag information of the permission information storage unit (FL) 13a is referred to determine whether the reproduction output of the designated message is permitted or prohibited, and the determination result is the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31. To notify. Here, when the content of the flag is "0", it is determined that the reproduction output of the message is permitted, and when it is "1", it is determined that the reproduction output of the message is prohibited (FIG. 11).
Step S52).

When the reproduction number management unit 34 receives a message reproduction request from the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31, the reproduction information associated with each flag information and the flag information of the designated class in the reproduction number information storage unit (AC) 13b. Refer to the set value (playback count comparison value) to determine whether the playback output count of the specified message has reached the set value, and when it reaches the set count, prohibit the playback output of that message. To the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31 (see FIG. 11).
Step S53).

Upon receiving the notifications from the message management unit 33 and the reproduction count management unit 34, the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31 recognizes that the requested message is in the reproduction output permission state (that is, the requested message). When the content of the flag corresponding to is "0" and the reproduction output count has not reached the set value (reproduction count comparison value)), the message data according to the request is called from the message data storage unit (MS) 12a, and the amplifier (AMP) 22 is passed.
A voice message is output from the voice output unit (SP) 23 according to the analog voice signal generated by the amplifier (AMP) 22 (step S54 in FIG. 11).

When it is recognized that the requested message is in the reproduction output prohibited state (that is, when the content of the flag corresponding to the requested message is "1", or the reproduction output count is the set value ( When the reproduction number comparison value) is reached), the reproduction output process of the message is terminated without executing the message data calling process according to the request (steps S52 (No) and S53 (No) in FIG. 11).

On the other hand, the reproduction number management unit 34 receives a message reproduction request from the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31,
When the message according to the request is reproduced and output, the number of times information corresponding to the reproduced and output message in the number-of-times information storage unit (AC) 13b is incremented (+1) (step S55 in FIG. 11).

As described above, according to the operation level designated on the screen, the use message of the voice guidance is switched based on the number of times of reproduction, so that the unnecessary message can be selected more finely according to the experience of the operator. Can be eliminated.

Next, the operation of the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 12. In the sixth embodiment, among the voice guidance messages, a certain number of the most recently used messages are prohibited from being reproduced and output, so that unnecessary messages repeatedly output are eliminated.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11, in the latest playback table (NT) 13c, a certain number of message numbers are always ranked up as update candidates as the latest playback instruction group, and the latest playback is performed each time a message playback output is made. Update the contents of the instruction group.

That is, each time a message is reproduced and output,
The message number is registered in the latest reproduction table (NT) 13c as the first priority, and the oldest message number in the latest reproduction instruction group (that is, the reproduction output message with the longest elapsed time in the latest reproduction instruction group) The message number) is discarded from the latest reproduction table (NT) 13c. In this way, the latest playback table (NT) 13
The contents of c are updated each time the message is reproduced and output.

The processing operation of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG. Upon receiving a message reproduction request from the program execution unit 30 that executes an application program, the voice guidance reproduction control unit 31 refers to the latest reproduction table (NT) 13c based on the message number according to the request, and then displays the message. It is determined whether or not is the one that has been recently reproduced and output. That is, it is determined by comparing the message numbers whether or not the message to be reproduced and output is registered in the latest reproduction instruction group in the latest reproduction table (NT) 13c (steps S61 and S62 in FIG. 12).

Here, when the message designated by the message reproduction request exists in the latest reproduction instruction group in the latest reproduction table (NT) 13c, the message data calling process according to the request is not executed. ,
The reproduction output process of the message is ended (step S62 (No) in FIG. 12).

When the message designated by the message reproduction request does not exist in the latest reproduction instruction group in the latest reproduction table (NT) 13c, the message data according to the request is stored in the message data storage unit (MS) 12a. It is called and passed to the amplifier (AMP) 22. A voice message is output from the voice output unit (SP) 23 according to the analog voice signal generated by the amplifier (AMP) 22 (step S63 in FIG. 12).

Furthermore, the voice guidance reproduction controller 31
When the message is reproduced and output, the message number of the reproduced output message is registered in the latest reproduction table (NT) 13c as the first priority, and the oldest message number in the latest reproduction instruction group is registered in the latest reproduction table (NT) 13c.
Erase from c. In this way, the contents of the latest reproduction table (NT) 13c are updated each time a message is reproduced and output.

As described above, among the messages of the voice guidance, by prohibiting the reproduction output of a certain number of the most recently used messages, unnecessary messages repeatedly output can be eliminated.

Here, the contents of the latest reproduction table (NT) 13c are updated every time a message is reproduced and output. For example, the latest reproduction table (NT) 13c is updated.
It is also possible to provide the reproduction number information in association with the message number, and to prohibit the reproduction output of the message that has been reproduced and output twice or more in the latest reproduction instruction group. .

Next, the operation of the seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 13. The seventh embodiment is a combination of the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment described above, in which the flag corresponding to the designated message is "0" indicating the reproduction output permission, and the reproduction count is the set count. If not reached, the specified message is played back and output. If a specific key such as the “delete” key is operated during message reproduction and output, the flag corresponding to the message currently being output is set to the prohibited state in accordance with the key operation, and thereafter, Eliminate (prohibit) playback output of the message from voice guidance. Since these operations can be easily understood from the above-described embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted here.

[0092]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, a message which does not require an operator is provided with means for selectively setting the reproduction output prohibition for each message of the voice guidance according to the skill of the operator. By adopting a configuration capable of selectively excluding, it is possible to leave only a necessary voice message and eliminate other unnecessary messages according to the skill of the operator at that time. This eliminates unnecessary voice message output and eliminates the hassle of work,
Further, along with this, it is possible to provide a comfortable document creation environment with good operability by reducing the number of work interruptions during the output period of the voice message.

That is, according to the present invention, for a message unnecessary for voice guidance operation, when a specific key such as a "delete" key or a space key is operated during reproduction and output of the message, Along with the key operation, the flag that allows / prohibits the playback output of the message currently being output is set to the disabled state, and the playback output of the message is prohibited after that. The troublesomeness can be eliminated, and the operability can be improved by reducing the number of work interruptions during the output period of the voice message.

Further, according to the present invention, it is unnecessary for each message of the voice guidance on the setting screen in which each message of the voice guidance is associated with the setting information (flag) for permitting / prohibiting the reproduction output thereof. By setting the flag of the message to the reproduction output prohibited state, an operator-specific voice guidance function suitable for the operator can be easily constructed.

Further, according to the present invention, by designating the operation level of the operator on the setting screen, the message reproduction output permission / prohibition state of the voice guidance according to the designated operation level is set, and the operator's operation level is set. Since unnecessary messages can be eliminated according to the skill, a proper voice guide suitable for the skill of the operator can be provided.

Further, according to the present invention, the number of times the message is reproduced is counted for each reproduction output of the message, and when the predetermined number of times of reproduction is reached, the reproduction output of the message is prohibited thereafter, whereby the operator Depending on your experience, you can selectively eliminate unnecessary messages.

Further, according to the present invention, according to the operation level designated on the screen, the use message of the voice guidance is switched based on the number of times of reproduction, so that a more detailed and unnecessary message can be obtained according to the experience of the operator. Can be selectively excluded.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to eliminate unnecessary messages that are repeatedly output by prohibiting reproduction and output of a certain number of the most recently used messages among the voice guidance messages.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of a setting screen in the second embodiment of the present invention, message contents stored in a message storage unit (MS) 12a, and a flag stored in a permission information storage unit (FL) 13a. FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the second and third embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a setting screen in the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a default information storage unit (DF) 12b in a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 shows a message, a permission information storage unit (FL) 13a, and a number-of-times information storage unit (A) in the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
C) A diagram showing a relationship with 13b.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a setting screen in a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 ... CPU, 12 ... ROM, 12a ... Message storage (MS), 12b ... Default information storage (DF),
13 ... RAM, 13a ... Permission information storage unit (FL), 13
b ... number information storage section (AC), 13c ... latest playback table (NT), 14 ... keyboard controller (KB)
C), 15 ... Keyboard (KB), 16 ... Display controller, 17 ... Display device (LCD), 18 ... Printer controller, 19 ... Printer (PRT), 20 ... Floppy disk controller (FDC), 21 ... Floppy disk drive ( FDD, 22 ... Amplifier (AM
P), 23 ... Voice output section (SP), 30 ... Program execution section, 31 ... Voice guidance playback control section, 32 ... Permission information setting section, 33 ... Message management section, 34 ... Replay count management section.

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A document preparation device having a voice guidance function, wherein means for monitoring a key operation state during message reproduction output by voice guidance, and means for monitoring the message when a key is operated during message reproduction output. A document creation apparatus comprising: means for prohibiting subsequent reproduction output. 2. The document creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each voice guidance message is provided with a flag for designating permission / prohibition of reproduction output, and all flags are initially set to a reproduction output permission state when the power is turned on. 3. The document creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a flag for designating permission / prohibition of reproduction output is provided for each message of the voice guidance, and all flag contents are always held. 4. A flag for designating permission / prohibition of reproduction output is provided for each voice guidance message, and a mode in which all flags are set to a reproduction output permission state at power-on and all flag contents are always held. The document creating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for selecting a mode. 5. A document creation apparatus having a voice guidance function, which is provided for each voice guidance message and which indicates whether or not message reproduction output is permitted / inhibited, and turns this flag on / off. A document creating apparatus comprising: means and means for determining permission / prohibition of reproduction output of a message by referring to a flag corresponding to the message when the message is reproduced and output by voice guidance. 6. The document creation apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the means for operating the flag on / off operates on a setting screen in which the message contents are associated with setting status information indicating permission / prohibition of output. 7. A means for operating a flag on / off is a plurality of message groups and permission / permission of output for each group.
The document creating apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the document creating apparatus is operated on a setting screen associated with setting status information indicating prohibition. 8. A document creating apparatus having a voice guidance function, means for designating an operation level, and means for selecting a message that can be used for voice guidance in accordance with the designated operation level and enabling reproduction output. A document creation device comprising: 9. In a document preparation device having a voice guidance function, means for holding the number of times of use of a message, which is provided corresponding to each message of the voice guidance, and a message output for each reproduction output of the message. A document creating apparatus comprising: a unit for updating the number of times of use; and a unit for determining whether or not the message should be reproduced and output by referring to the number of times of use of the message when reproducing and outputting the message. 10. A document creating apparatus having a voice guidance function, means for designating an operation level, means for selecting a message of voice guidance according to the designated operation level, and setting the reproduction output enable. A document creation apparatus comprising: means for limiting the number of times that a message for each level can be reproduced and output. 11. The document creating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the number of times reproduction and output are possible is set for each operation level. 12. The document creating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the number of times reproduction and output are possible is set for each message at each operation level. 13. A document creation device having a voice guidance function, means for storing a certain number of messages of the latest use from voice guidance messages, and referring to the stored contents when outputting the message, the latest use of the message is performed. Means for determining whether or not it is included in a certain number of messages of, and prohibiting the reproduction output of the message when the message to be output is included in the certain number of messages of the latest use,
A document creating apparatus comprising: means for updating the stored contents. 14. A document creation device having a voice guidance function, wherein a flag is provided corresponding to each message of voice guidance, and a flag indicating permission / prohibition of output of the message and each message of voice guidance are provided. The number of times holding means for holding the number of times of use of the message provided, means for updating the number of times of use of the message for each reproduction output of the message, and referring to the number of times of use of the message at the time of reproduction and output of the message When the number of times of use of the message reaches the set number of times, a means for setting the corresponding flag to the output prohibited state and a means for determining the permission / prohibition of the message output by referring to the flag corresponding to the message at the time of reproducing and outputting the message. A document creation device characterized by being provided.