JPH08147291A - Method and device for preparing document with voice confirmation - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To easily and speedily prepare a document even for the blind person of the handicapped in sight. CONSTITUTION: Characters or numerals are inputted from the keys of a keyboard, a relevant character code is generated from a code converter according to respective key inputs, and a character pattern corresponding to the relevant character code is read from a character pattern generator and displayed on a display device 3 such as a CRT so that the document can be prepared. Concerning such a method, a character is inputted as a compound code by using an extended ten key 4. The voice data of the character corresponding to the character code is read from a voice generator, and these voice data are converted to analog voice signals and sounded from a speaker 5. The input character is turned to the voice and recognized by hearing, the character of an intended input is confirmed by the voice, afterwards, the characters, numerals or symbols are fixed by a fixed key, and the character code is stored in a recorder so that the document can be prepared. A voice data train corresponding to a character code train is generated from a voice ROM for each of series of character strings, and this voice data train is read from the speaker 5 as the document, sounded and confirmed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for creating a document by voice confirmation, and in particular, a person who has a visual impairment and can create a document by reducing the number of keys to be operated. Method and apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Nowadays, a document creating apparatus (word processor) has been remarkably popularized and anyone can create a document easily and quickly. The personal computer is a useful modern communication machine for the visually impaired. However, its usage environment is extremely poor, and it is currently the target level when talking about the future of multimedia.

[0003]

However, the document creating apparatus of the conventional example has been completed only for a healthy person with no visual impairment, and a blind person with a visual impairment creates a document using a word processor. I couldn't do that. In some government offices and cities, not only public relations and notifications are written, but also letters and documents on a word processor are electronically converted into voice and transmitted by voice. The flow of information from the healthy person to the visually impaired is gradually becoming rich. However, a device and a method for freeing the flow of information from the visually impaired person to the healthy person in the opposite direction have not yet been sufficiently developed. An object of the present invention is to facilitate the fact that even a blind person who is visually impaired can easily and quickly create a document.

[0004]

According to the present invention, a plurality of numeric keys, symbol keys, various function keys, and switching keys are arranged in a plane so that the keys can be operated by a finger of one hand. A key unit, a first program ROM that stores a program in a numeric mode, a second program ROM that stores a program in a translation mode, and these program ROMs are selectively selected by operating a switching key. A switching circuit, a numeric ROM for a numeric mode that stores patterns of numbers and symbols corresponding to numeric codes and symbol codes output from each key, and a numeric code, symbol code, and function code output from each key. A composite generator for the translation mode that generates various combined composite codes, and a transliteration that stores patterns corresponding to the kana characters and symbols defined corresponding to the composite code. Kana ROM for mode, voice ROM for storing voice data corresponding to each composite code, number code, and symbol code for reading each kana character, number, and symbol, and voice for distinguishing number mode and translation mode A device for creating a document is provided with a notification ROM for storing data and a storage device for storing a fixed numerical code and a composite code document.

[0005]

[Function] When the switching key is pressed, the switching circuit selects one of the numerical mode program and the translation mode program, and the voice data for reporting the one mode is read out.
Voice guidance regarding this mode is sounded from the speaker, and in accordance with the sounded mode, key numbers, symbol keys, switching keys, and various function keys are operated. In the translation mode, the voice data corresponding to the input composite code is stored in the voice ROM.
Is read out from the speaker, and a sound is emitted from the speaker. By listening to this sound, characters and the like are confirmed and stored in a storage device to create a document. Since only the ten-key pad of the keyboard of the existing personal computer is used and no special dedicated machine is required, a document creation device for the blind can be realized at the price of a normal personal computer for healthy people.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The word processor input system according to the present application uses the keyboard of an existing personal computer as it is, and enables visually impaired persons who are inexperienced in personal computers to easily perform word processor input by training for a number of weeks. The present invention was created by seeing a cashier operator such as a supermarket carcass hitting a numeric keypad without looking at it. By processing all Japanese and English input with only one hand of the right hand or the left hand, it is possible to reduce mistyping and provide a word processor that is more convenient for more people with disabilities.

The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 2
In FIG. 1, the word processor 1 is composed of various logic circuits 2, a display device 3 such as a CRT, an expanded numeric keypad 4 such as an operation key unit, and a speaker 5 for reporting sound. In FIG. 1, various logic circuits 2 include an input buffer 7 for temporarily holding input data from the extended numeric keypad 4, and a first C
PU6, Kana ROM8, and function selector 9 of the switching circuit
, Conversion buffer 10, and read / write RAM 11
The second CPU 12, the voice ROM 13, the voice buffer 14, the DA converter 15, the disk drive 16, the function ROM 17, the number ROM 20, and the notification ROM 21.

The function ROM 17 is a first program ROM.
18 and a second program ROM 19. The first program ROM 18 stores a program for the translation mode, and the second program ROM 19 stores a program for the number mode. Input buffer 7 and first CPU
6 together with the first CPU 6 and the second CP.
U12 is a central processing unit and may be realized by one CPU.

The input buffer 7 is a first-in first-out (FIF
O) of the shift register, which stores the data of the key code coming from the extended numeric keypad 4 in order, and the data is read in the order entered by the access from the outside. The function selector 9 is an electronic circuit changeover switch, and each time a pulse is received from the extended numeric keypad 4, the rotary terminal moves between the two fixed terminals and selects either one of the terminals.

The contents of the read / write RAM 11 such as a storage device are displayed on the display device 3, and the disk drive 16
Is recorded on the magnetic disk FD or the like. The structure of the extended numeric keypad 4 is shown in FIG. The extended numeric keypad 4 is a basic type of numeric keypad part of a popular desktop computer (disktop personal computer).
It is equipped with 20 keys consisting of 4 horizontally. The numeric keypad is a size that can be operated with one hand of the human, and the extended numeric keypad 4
Can be operated with just one finger.

The extended numeric keypad 4 counts the rows downward and the columns rightward with reference to the upper left in FIG. 5, and in the 4th row, from the 1st column to the right, the numeric keys 1, 2, 3 and the 1st row of the 3rd row. From right to number key 4,
Numeric keys 7, 8 and 9 are arranged from the first column of the second row to the right of the fifth and sixth columns. Around these number keys, "#" and each arrow key "↑ ↓, ↑, ↓, →, ←" and number "0", space key "^", return key "*", stop key "
"STOP" etc. are arranged.

Next, the function of each key is preliminarily agreed and defined, and the defined functions are stored in the kana ROM 8 and the numeric ROM 20, respectively. The function of each key has a numeric mode and a translation mode. In the numeric mode, each key basically directly outputs the numeric code in Table 1 corresponding to each key when operated. In the translation mode, each key indirectly outputs a composite code by operating a combination of two or three keys. In this composite code, the contents of Table 2 in which the Japanese syllabary of the kana is defined in advance are registered in the kana ROM8.

FIG. 3 shows a simplified state in which the numbers and symbols of the operation keys in the numerical mode are associated with the execution contents and meanings. FIG. 3 shows the execution contents and meanings of the operation keys in the numerical mode. Shown in 1.

Table 1 (Numeric ROM 21) Operation key content, meaning Operation key content, meaning ↑ ↓ Mode switching STOP Reread from cursor position # Voice notification sound --- ^ Space ↑ Move cursor up 1 1 ↓ Move cursor down 2 2 ← Move cursor to the left 3 3 → Move cursor to the right 4 4 ↑↑ Move to the character on the 1st line and 1st column 5 5 8 → Move to the next 8 characters on the same line 6 6 4 ↑ Return to the 4th line 7 7 4 ↓ Move to the next 4 line 8 8 8 ← Return 8 in the same row 9 9 0 0 *, (Ten) **. (Maru)

FIG. 4 shows a simplified state of the display of the numbers and symbols of the operation keys in the translation mode in correspondence with the execution contents and meanings. FIG. 4 shows the combination of operation keys in the translation mode into a composite code. The kana allocation table is shown below. This table 2 can be recorded in the FD or HDD as a dictionary to have versatility.

Table 2 Table (Kana ROM 8) Operation key character Operation key character Operation key character Operation key character 74 A 64 is ↓ 64 ↓ ↓ 64 s 71 71 61 ↓ 61 and ↓ ↓ 61 61 75 75 65 ↓ 65 ↓ ↓ 65 65 72 to 62 ↓ 62 all ↓ ↓ 62 pe 76 o 66 ho ↓ 66 bo ↓ ↓ 66 po 84 or 14 or ↓ 84 81 81 ↓ 81 gi 85 ku 15 mu ↓ 85 gu 82 12th ↓ 82nd 86th 8th 16th ↓ 86th 9th 24th 24th ↓ 9th 4th → 24th 9 1st 21 21st ↓ 91 1st 25th 25th ↓ 95th → 25th 92th 22nd ↓ 92th 96 96th 26th ↓ 96 s → 26 s 44 s 44 s ↓ 44 s 41 s 31 s ↓ 41 ぢ 45 s 35 s ↓ 45s 42 s 32 06 of 1 to 01 55 Nu 05 52 root 02 56 However, "→ 24", "→ 25", "→ 26" is intended to represent the "Ya", "yu", "good" in lower case letters.

Table 3 shows in advance the execution contents and meanings of the function keys in the translation mode. Table 3 (2nd program) Operation key Function, Meaning ↑ ↓ Mode change ^ Space # Voice alert sound # # All clear in memory Save to S FDD etc. ↑ BS back space ↓ Dull sound designation ↓ ↓ Semi-voiced sound designation ← Phrase, ← ← Punctuation. → Specify small letters / A → Lowercase letter “A” STOP STOP Enter character ┛ Line feed / Enter 00 ー

First, in Table 3 and FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, the key "↑ ↓" in the first row and second column switches between the numeric mode and the translation mode. In the numerical mode, the operation key "1" in Table 1 is to press the key "1", and the numerical value "1" is defined according to the JIS standard. Similarly, each number and symbol are defined below. In the translation mode, the operation key "74" in Table 2 is to press the keys "7" and "4" in order, and the kana "a" is defined. Similarly, "↓ 64" means that the keys "↓", "6", and "4" are sequentially pressed, and the kana "pa" is defined.

The definition by such a composite code is arbitrary, but once determined and fixed, it can be used stably without confusion. In the voice ROM 13,
For each of the Japanese syllabary kana characters, numbers, and symbols, a signal for generating a reading voice is stored as the voice data in Table 4.

Table 4 Characters Voices Numbers Voices Symbols Voices “A” 0 “Ray”, “Comma” I “I” 1 “Ichi”. "Ten" U "U" 2 "Nii"-"Var" ・ ・ ・ ・, "Ten" ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ N "N" 9 "Kyu". "Maru"

The notification ROM 21 stores the voice data of Table 5 for notifying the operator of which mode by words. Table 5 Operation key functions and meanings ↑ ↓ "Translation mode" ↑ ↓ "Numeric mode"

The operation of creating a document from the extended numeric keypad 4 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 6 using the following example sentence. It is now assumed that a blind person with a visual impairment uses a word processor to create a document to communicate the following to others. Example sentence: "Today is the 15th and it is my birthday." In the brain of a blind person who is visually impaired, a kana character sentence for reading aloud, which is decomposed into the following kana, is prepared. Example sentence: "Today is 15th and is my family." In the following description, the key operation on the extended numeric keypad 4 is indicated by "", the confirmation of the input character etc. is indicated by "", and the utterance by the character 5 is indicated by "".

In advance, for blind persons who are visually impaired, the key arrangement and the pseudonym ROM 8 are set for each mode of the extended numeric keypad 4 shown in FIG.
Please learn the definition of "Japanese syllabary for numbers" by the guidance of a healthy person. After the visually impaired blind person is referred to as an operator hereinafter, the extended ten-key 4 is recognized by the sense of touch of the hand, in step S1, the mode selection key "↑ ↓" in the first row and the second column is pressed. The mode change signal s is output from the extended numeric keypad 4 to the function selector 9, and the rotation terminal of the function selector 9 moves from the numeric mode terminal position to the translation mode terminal position in step S2.

In step S3, the first CPU 6 reads the translation code T and the translation mode program p from the mode ROM 17, and starts the translation mode operation. The translated code T is directly transferred to the conversion buffer 10 by the first CPU 6. The second CPU 12 is the conversion buffer 1
According to the translation code T of 0, the voice data of the translation code T is read from the notification ROM 21, and this voice data is temporarily stored in the voice buffer 14. Audio buffer 1
Voice data of translation code T from 4 to DA converter 15
Is converted into an analog signal in step S4, and the speaker 5 utters "translation mode" in step S4.

Listen to this "translation mode" alert sound,
Since the operation is started in this mode in step S5, the operator can accurately proceed to the operation of inputting kana characters in step S6. First, enter "81 # STOP", which is a normal Kana input:
About the operation of "ki""ki"
In order to input, the extended numeric keypad 4 is recognized by the tactile sense of the hand, and in step S6, the key "8" in the second row and the second column and the key "1" in the fourth row and the first column in FIG. Press the key "#" in the first column of the row. Expanded numeric keypad 4 to composite code signal 8
1 and # are output to the input buffer 7 and temporarily stored.

In step S7, the first CPU 6 first reads the data of the character code "ki" from the character ROM 11 according to the code signal "81" of the input buffer 7.
This character data "ki" and "#" data from the input buffer 7 are temporarily stored in the conversion buffer 10 in step S8. The second CPU 12 recognizes that “#” data is registered in the conversion buffer 10. Since this "#" data is a voice warning command, the second CPU 1
2 shifts to the voice generation operation.

In step S9, the second CPU 12 determines in accordance with the character code "ki" of the conversion buffer 10
The voice data of the character code "ki" is read from the voice ROM 13, and this voice data is temporarily stored in the voice buffer 14. The voice data of the character code "ki" is converted from the voice buffer 14 into an analog signal by the DA converter 15, and the speaker 5 utters "ki" in step S10.

Upon hearing this "Ki" sound, step S1
In step 1, when the operator understands that the character of the word to be expressed is correctly input, he / she presses the key "STOP" in the 5th row and the 4th column. In step S12, the code signal "STOP" is output to the input buffer 7 and temporarily stored. According to the code signal "STOP" of the input buffer 7, the first CPU 6 records the character code "ki" from the kana ROM8 in the RAM 11 as a character of the sentence and determines it in step S13.

In step S14, the next input is 5
It is checked whether it is a Japanese syllabary or a numeral, and if it is Japanese syllabary, step S6
Or returns to the step S6 _1, continue to carry out the 50 sound pseudonym input. If it is a numeral, the process returns to step S1 to switch the operation mode.

Now, in step S11, the speaker 5 "
If "ta" or the like other than "ki" is uttered, it cannot be accepted because it is an input error. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S15, and 1 in FIG.
Press the key "↑" in the 4th row of the row. The key "↑" data stored in the input buffer 7 is interpreted by the translation program p as a "delete" command one character before, and in step S16, the first
The CPU 6 is the character code "ki" in the conversion buffer 10.
Erase the data in. Then, it is possible to return to step S6 and repeat steps S6 to S14 to redo the input.

Next, the lower case kana input "→ 26 #":
The operation of the "good""Yo", when you enter the "I" in lowercase, instead of the step S6, in step S6 _1, with four rows and four column of the key in FIG. 5 "→", 4 rows and two columns Press the eye key "2" and the first row, first column key "#". A code signal “→ 26 #” is output from the extended numeric keypad 4 to the input buffer 7, and in step S7, the lowercase code “yo” is called from the kana ROM 8 and the same operation as in the case of “ki” is performed thereafter. Similarly, steps S6 to S14 are repeated, and "75 #", "U", "U", and "64" are repeated.
Execute "#""ha""ha".

Now, enter "1 #", "1", and "Ichi" for inputting numbers.
In the case of a numeral, the operation returns to step S1 and the operation mode is switched. Similarly to the above, in step S1, the mode selection key "↑ ↓" in the first row and second column is pressed. Mode change signal s from extended numeric keypad 4
Is output to the function selector 9, and the rotation terminal of the function selector 9 is moved from the translation mode terminal position to the numeric mode terminal position this time in step S2.

Since the translation mode is not set in step S2, the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. In step S17, the first CPU 6 reads the numeric code N from the mode ROM 17
Then, the program q in the numeric mode is read out and the operation in the numeric mode is started. The numerical code N is directly transferred to the conversion buffer 10 by the first CPU 6. Second CPU1
2 reads the voice data of the numeric code N from the notification ROM 21 according to the numeric code N of the conversion buffer 10,
This audio data is temporarily stored in the audio buffer 14.

The voice data of the numeric code N from the voice buffer 14 is converted into an analog signal by the DA converter 15. In step S18, the speaker 5 says "Numeric code" and the process goes to step S5. When the user hears this "number mode" sound, it accepts this mode in step S5 and proceeds to step S6 to input a number this time as described above.

That is, "1 #", "1" and "Ichi" for inputting numbers
In step S6, the key "1" at the fourth row and the first column and the key "#" at the first row and the first column in FIG. 5 are pressed. The code signals 1 and # are output from the extended numeric keypad 4 to the input buffer 7 and temporarily stored.

In step S7, the first CPU 6 first receives the numeral R according to the code signal "1" of the input buffer 7.
The data of the numerical code “1” is read from the OM 20. The numeral data "1" and the "#" data from the input buffer 7 are temporarily stored in the conversion buffer 10 in step S8. The second CPU 12 recognizes that “#” data is registered in the conversion buffer 10. With this "#" data, the second CPU 12 shifts to the voice generation operation.

In step S9, the second CPU 12 follows the numerical code "1" of the conversion buffer 10 and outputs the voice RO.
Read the voice data of the numerical code "1" from M13,
This audio data is temporarily stored in the audio buffer 14. The voice data of the numeral code "1" is converted from the voice buffer 14 into an analog signal by the DA converter 15, and the speaker 5 utters "Ichi" in step S10.

Upon hearing this "Ichi" sound, step S
At 11, the operator understands that the letters of the word he wants to express have been entered correctly. The subsequent operation is the same as in the case of the character code "ki" described above. Similarly, the following steps S6
~ Repeat Step S14, and repeat "5 #", "5", "Go"
To enter.

Again, from step S14 to step S12
Go back to the translation mode and go back to "51 #""ni""ni" or later "41 #""chi""chi","↓ 42 #""de""de","←#""," “Ten”, “04 #” “Wa” “Wa”, “44 #” “Ta” “Ta”, “91 #” “Shi” “Shi”, “56 #” “No” “No”, “44 # "" Ta "" ta "," 22 # "" n "" n "," ↓ 91 # "" ji "" ji "," → 26 # "" yo "" yo "," 75 # "" u ""U","↓ 61 #""Bi""Bi","↓ 42 #""De""
“”, “95 #”, “su” “su”, “←← #” “. 』" Maru ", the entire input is completed. However, “→ 26 #” represents a lower case “yo”.

When the user presses "STOP" with the expanded numeric keypad 4, the speaker 5 will hear "Key is in full. At each break, a series of documents is read aloud so that the document can be completed accurately. For visually impaired persons, once they remember the key arrangement and the definition of the “Japanese syllabary table” of the kana ROM 8 for each mode of the extended numeric keypad 4 of FIG. 5, they can easily document it like the ordinary person. Can be created.

Since the numeric mode and the translation mode are discriminated by voice, it is not possible to make a mistake between the direct input numeric code and the kana input composite code. Since it is not necessary to use a keyboard with a large number of keys, it is possible to realize a word processor that is easy for many visually impaired people to use. By attaching a printing device to the word processor of the present application, a printed document can be created, and the appearance of novels and presentation of opinion papers by visually impaired persons are activated. It should be noted that the display device such as a CRT may be omitted after it is adapted to each mode of the extended numeric keypad 4, which is convenient for carrying.

To summarize the above, a character is defined by a combination of two keys. For example, "ka" is "84"
“Shi” is “95”. The numbers are the numbers on the keys like the conventional personal computers, and for example, "5" becomes "5". By using the existing voice output board together, you can read the letters and numbers you typed in, so you can check the letters as you type. All input characters are saved in Hiragana or Katakana characters. However, a space is provided for each phrase. For example, it is difficult to understand the sentence as "in the peach, peach, and peach," but it is easy to understand by saying "in the peach, the peach, and peach." It automatically starts up as a boot from the FD, and the text is filed to the saved FD in another drive with one touch. You can search the created text file and read it aloud to check it. It can also be printed if necessary.

[0043]

As described above, according to the present invention, characters and numbers are input from the keys of the keyboard, the corresponding character code is generated from the code converter according to each key input, and the corresponding character code is generated. In a method of reading a character pattern from a character pattern generator and displaying it on a display device such as a CRT to create a document, a kana, a number, or a symbol is input by using a small number of keys mainly consisting of ten keys to input a character code. Sound is generated, the voice data of the character corresponding to the character code is read from the voice generator, this voice data is converted to an analog voice signal, the analog voice signal is reported from the speaker, and the input character is recognized as a voice and recognized by hearing. Then, after confirming by voice that it is the character intended for input, use the Enter key to confirm the letters, numbers, and symbols, and store the character code in the recording device. In this way, the document is created, and the voice data sequence corresponding to the character code sequence is generated from the voice ROM for each series of character strings, and this voice data sequence is reported by the speaker as document reading aloud and confirmed. Even a blind person, who is visually impaired, can easily and quickly create a document using normal keys. This device can be applied to desktop and band word processors, personal computers, and word processors of all manufacturers, regardless of manufacturer.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block circuit diagram of a voice confirmation document creation apparatus of the present application.

FIG. 2 is an external view of a document creation device by voice confirmation according to the present application.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of arrangement of keys of a document creation device by voice confirmation according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another example of arrangement of keys of the document creating apparatus by voice confirmation according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a combination of key arrangements of a document creation apparatus by voice confirmation according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation of the document creating apparatus by voice confirmation according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Word Processor 2 Logic Circuit 3 Display Device 4 Extended Numeric Keypad 5 Speaker 7 Input Buffer 6 1st CPU 8 Kana ROM 9 Function Selector 10 Conversion Buffer Buffer 11 RAM 12 Second CPU 13 Voice ROM 14 Voice Buffer Buffer 15 DA Converter 16 Disk Driver 17 Function ROM 20 Numerical ROM 21 Notification ROM p, q Program

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A character or number is input from a keyboard key, a corresponding character code is generated from a code converter according to each key input, a character pattern corresponding to the corresponding character code is read from the character pattern generator, and a CRT or the like is displayed. In the method of creating a document by displaying it on a display device, using a small number of keys mainly composed of ten keys, a kana, numbers or symbols are input to generate a character code, and the voice of the character corresponding to the character code is generated. The data is read from the voice generator, this voice data is converted to an analog voice signal, the analog voice signal is reported from the speaker, the input character is converted to voice, and it is recognized by hearing. After confirming with, confirm the letters, numbers and symbols with the Enter key, store the character codes in the recording device in sequence, and for each series of character strings, correspond to the character code string. A method for creating a document by voice confirmation, in which a voice data string is generated from a voice ROM, and the voice data string is reported as a reading aloud from a speaker and is confirmed. 2. An operation key unit including a plurality of numeric keys, symbol keys, various function keys, and a switching key, in which a number of keys within a range operable by a finger of one hand are arranged in a plane, and a numeric mode program. A first program ROM that stores a program, a second program ROM that stores a program for a translation mode, a switching circuit that selectively selects these program ROMs by operating the switching keys, and each key A numeric ROM for a numeric mode that stores a pattern of numbers and symbols corresponding to the numeric codes and symbol codes output from the above, and various composite codes that combine the numeric code, the symbol code, and the function code output from each key. And a translation mode for storing patterns corresponding to the kana characters and symbols defined corresponding to the complex code. Kana ROM for
A voice ROM that stores voice data corresponding to the respective composite codes, numeric codes and symbol codes, and voice data that distinguishes between the numeric mode and the translation mode for each reading of the kana characters, numbers and symbols. A notification ROM to be stored, a storage device for storing a confirmed numerical code and a composite code document, and when the switching key is pressed, the switching circuit selects one of the programs in the numerical mode and the translation mode, The voice data for reporting the mode is read out, an analog converter for converting the voice data into an analog voice signal, a speaker for giving voice guidance regarding this mode, and key numbers and symbols according to the reported mode. When you operate the keys, the switching keys, and various function keys, in the numeric mode, the numeric command entered according to the program And a central processing unit for reading out the voice data corresponding to the C-code and the voice data corresponding to the composite code input according to the program in the translation mode from the voice ROM and sending the voice data to the analog converter. A device for checking a character or the like by listening to a voice such as a character and storing the same in the storage device to create a document by voice confirmation.