KR20020097081A - Playing sysytem and method of voice book, and storage media thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A system and a method for playing a voice book, and a recording medium with a program source recorded are provided to output voice data referring to text data and support the movement of output position. CONSTITUTION: In a system including at least one speaker(114) and display part(112) capable of playing a voice book to a user, the system outputs voice data through the speaker and the display part by information of text data connected with each other by regular unit and already included in a voice book file, supports interface capable of controlling movement to position of connected voice data based on the text data if the use wants to move to a new position of the voice data, and supports to search the voice data based on a search index table of the text data connected with the voice data and already included in the voice book file.

Description

VOICEBOOK PLAYING SYSTEM AND METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIA FOR RECORDING THE PROGRAM SOURCE

The present invention relates to a voicebook playing system and method, and a recording medium having recorded thereon a program source.

More specifically, a voicebook playing system and method for outputting voice data using a voicebook file created in a voicebook editor using a voicebook playing system, and supporting the voice data in association with text data; A recording medium recording the program source.

In general, the provision of voice content is such that voice data is recorded directly on a cassette magnetic tape or CD, played by the user, and has a built-in system for forwarding and rewinding, so that the user can access a limited range. Voice information is provided.

In addition, voice data is produced in the form of a WAV file or MP3 file, which is a digital format, and provides voice content information through a computer or a dedicated player.

As described above, in the voice content information providing system and method, most of the information is provided when the output is one-way and the direction is straight so that the user needs to change the position. There is a disadvantage that it is not easy to move.

In addition, even when outputting a voice stator using a file of the above format, the structure is such that access to the entire data of the file cannot be precisely and precisely, except for title-based access. In addition, there is a disadvantage that can not search the content body.

In other words, there is a problem that the existing editing and playing system or method has a fundamental limitation in providing or playing a file having a structure that can be randomly accessed.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to use the voicebook playing system to solve the above-mentioned problems, and to accurately and precisely move to a new location based on text data interconnecting the criteria for voice data. In addition, the present invention provides a voicebook playing system and method for enabling visual identification of text data on an output location of current voice data, and supports voice data retrieval based on text data, and a recording medium recording the program source thereof.

In addition, the present invention divides the output of the voice data by a predetermined unit, that is, word, sentence, paragraph unit output, but voicebook playing that supports to use the indexing table that already stores the connection information between the voice data and text data A system and method, and a recording medium recording the program source.

In addition, the present invention records a voicebook playing system and method for converting and outputting the output of voice data in the form of all texts such as a message or a search result list in addition to the body of the voicebook file, and outputting the voice form. In providing a recording medium.

In addition, the present invention converts the text to speech module (TTS), which is an automatic text-to-speech converter, when the voice data does not exist on the voicebook file during the conversion of the text data into voice data. The present invention provides a voicebook playing system and method for supporting conversion using a module, and a recording medium recording the program source thereof.

In addition, the present invention provides a voicebook playing system and method for supporting the text data output on the screen of the display unit in parallel with the voice data when the user terminal in which the voicebook player processor is embedded has a display unit. The present invention provides a recording medium recording a program source.

The present invention also provides a voicebook playing system and method for converting a voice into a text through a voice recognition module in a control of the voicebook player and performing a user command and input, and recording a program source thereof. In providing a medium.

In addition, the present invention is to control the voicebook player to perform a user command or input through a key input included in the device other than the voice recognition module, when the user terminal is equipped with a touch screen pad The present invention provides a voicebook playing system and method for supporting a user input and a command through the touch screen pad, and a recording medium recording the program source.

The present invention also provides a voicebook playing system and method for outputting the voicebook player to partially output only the text data selected by the user, and to repeatedly output the corresponding voice data in some cases; The present invention provides a recording medium recording the program source.

The present invention also provides a voicebook playing system and method for outputting the voicebook player to partially output only the text data selected by the user, and to repeatedly output the corresponding voice data in some cases; The present invention provides a recording medium recording the program source.

1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining a voicebook playing system according to the present invention;

2 is a routine block diagram for explaining a voicebook playing method of the present invention;

3 is a block diagram for explaining the voicebook file structure of the present invention;

* Description of Signs of Main Parts of Drawings *

110: voicebook player

110a: voice recognition module

110b: TTS Module (Text to Speech Module)

111: key input unit

112: display unit

113: microphone input unit

114: speaker output

115: touch screen pad input unit

A1: user terminal

As an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, the present invention,

Provide a user with an interface of a device capable of playing a voicebook file and obtain voice data information through the interface, but in some cases visually obtain text data already connected to the voice data, and at a new location. If you want to move it, access the text data that is already stored and move to the corresponding voice data.If you want to search, refer to the search index table of the text data already included and perform the search and output the result. A voicebook playing system that includes a voicebook player that supports to solve the above problem is solved.

In addition, the present invention, the text data and voice data,

The above-described problem is solved by dividing the output into a predetermined unit and outputting the index by referring to the indexing table already included in the file, and treating the predetermined unit as a word, sentence, or paragraph unit.

Also, the present invention converts and outputs voice data for all text formats such as content contents, various messages, search results, etc. provided to the user by the voicebook player, but voice data is already stored in a file for the text data. If it is stored, the voice data is configured to be output, thereby solving the above-described problems.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, when the voice data is not stored in the file, the text data is converted into TTS module (Text to Speech Module-text) when the voice data is not stored in the file. The above-described problem is solved by converting and outputting using a predetermined voice conversion module).

In addition, the present invention is configured to output the text data corresponding to the voice data on the display unit screen when the display unit screen is provided in the user terminal in outputting the voice data to the user in the voicebook player, the above-mentioned problem Solve it.

In addition, the present invention is configured to convert the user's voice input to text and perform the command in the voicebook player to control the voicebook player, to solve the above problems.

In addition, the present invention is configured to perform a user's command through a key input included in the device in controlling the voicebook player, to solve the above problems.

In addition, the present invention solves the above-described problem by configuring the voicebook player to partially output only the text selected by the user in outputting voice data, and repeatedly outputting the voice data in some cases.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides an environment for outputting a voicebook file to a user, outputs voice data based on text data through the environment, and simultaneously displays the text data on the display unit screen. If you want to output text data without voice data in the form of voice, output it using TTS module (Text to Speech Module). If user input and control is required, the user inputs the user's input through voice recognition module, key input, and touch screen, and executes the command. If the user wants accurate search of voice data, search index of text data is required. Performing a search by referring to the table and outputting the result A voice playing drum method including comprising, solves the above problems.

As another embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides a user interface to play a voicebook file, and outputs the voice data through the interface, and supports to output based on the text data, the display unit on the user terminal If there is, the corresponding text data is output in parallel on the display unit. If there is no voice data in the text to be output, the text is converted into voice using a TTS module (Text to Speech Module). It supports converting and outputting and supports access by setting a title list and so on so that the user can freely move the position, and the position movement is performed based on the text data, and the user's input and control are voice recognition system, key input, and touch. Acquire user input information through screen input It consists of a voicebook output process that supports the execution of commands and supports the user to search the voice data using the search index table of text data already included in the voicebook file and output the results. The above-described problem is solved by a recording medium on which a voicebook player program source is included.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining a voicebook playing system according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention provides a voicebook player 110 connected to a voice recognition module 110a and a TTS module (Text to Speech Module 110b). The display unit 112 includes a mounted user terminal A1, a key signal input unit 111 connected to the user terminal A1, and a touch screen 115 connected to the user terminal A1. And a microphone 113 connected to the user terminal A1 and a speaker unit 114 connected to the user terminal A1. The user terminal A1 includes a PC, a notebook computer, a PDA, and the like, the key signal input unit 111 includes a keyboard, a mouse, an electronic pen, and the like, and the display unit 112 includes a cathode ray tube monitor and an LCD monitor. The microphone unit 113 includes a microphone and a microphone control device for inputting voice, and the speaker unit 114 includes a speaker and a speaker device for outputting voice and the user directly inputs the device. Includes an input touch screen 115 and the like.

The voicebook player 110 mounted in the user terminal A1 provides an interface for playing a voicebook file to the user, and outputs voice data C110 through the interface, but the voice data C110 ) And outputs by referring to the index table which already loads the connection information between the corresponding text data (C100) and the corresponding text data through the display unit 112 in addition to the voice output of the voice data. The output is converted using the TTS module 110b when the corresponding voice data does not exist in the file, and the user control when the user wants to control the player is performed by the key input unit 111 or the touch screen 115. In addition to the input, using the voice recognition module 110a that can directly convert the user's voice to text on behalf of the input Also, supporting users if you want to search the voice data it is already included in the Voice book file to reference the table in the text search index data.

The function and operation of the voicebook player 110 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 2 as follows.

First, when the voicebook player 110 is executed in response to a user's request (B100), the voicebook player 110 provides an environment in which the user obtains and controls voice data (C110) information, but the listening mode (Hearing Mode) in the information providing mode. B102, a reading mode B103 and a search mode B104 are provided.

Control routine (B110)

Then, the voicebook player 110 provides an input environment for the user to input or command the desired information according to the mode.

In this case, the input may be input through the key input unit 111 attached to the user terminal A1 as an input through the key control B111, or input through the touch screen 115. In this case, the user may obtain the state of the processor through the display unit 112 and designate a new command through the key control B111.

On the other hand, another method of the input is the voice control (B112) when the user directly inputs the voice information through the microphone unit 113 to convert the voice to text by the voice recognition module (110a) so that the input is made It can be mentioned. For example, when the mode in which the user wants to obtain information is the listening mode (B102), and the title of the voice content desired to be listened to is "introduction to the computer", the user can enter "title", "introduction to the computer" through a microphone. When the voice is spoken by the voicebook player 110, the voicebook file may be read (loaded) and output the voice data C110 sequentially through the speaker unit 114.

In addition, when the user wants to move the output position of the voice data C110 to a new place or to obtain information by repeating a certain range of voice data, the touch screen pad 115 or a voice commands a repeat command or a new position command. In this case, the voicebook player 110 may move to a new position or repeat output according to a user's command.

Output routine (B120)

Then, the output of the voicebook player 110 transmits the voice information to the user through the speaker unit 114, the sequence is output based on the text data (C100), and also the voice data (C110) The connection information between the text data C100 is output by referring to a database table that is already indexed.

At this time, when the voice data (C110) is sequentially output based on the text data (C100), if there is no corresponding voice data (C110) for the text data (C100) to be currently output, the TTS module (Text to Speech) Module-module 110b for converting text into a predetermined voice to convert the text data C100 into a voice form and output it. For example, when the user selects a search mode B104 for voice data search and the user inputs a word and the voicebook player 110 performs a search, there is no corresponding result. If the voice data (C110) for the message is not present, but the voice data (C110) for the message does not exist, the corresponding message is converted to voice using the TTS module (110b) and then outputted. Can be done.

In addition, when the user terminal A1 includes the display unit 112, the user outputs the voice data C110 through the speaker unit 114 and simultaneously outputs the corresponding text through the display unit 112. You can also provide them with visual information.

In addition, when the user selects a portion of the text data C100 and wants to repeatedly listen to the voice data, the voicebook player 110 may support to repeatedly output the voice data.

As described above, the user may obtain information by correlating voice data C110 and text data C100 using voicebook player 110.

As described above, the present invention provides access to text data sources connected to voice data as well as voice data using the voicebook playing system so that a user can refer to text content and voice content together to deepen and acquire information. Can provide the effect.

In addition, since the present invention includes search indexing information in a voicebook voicebook file, a user can quickly acquire voice data information of a desired position by searching a text data associated with voice data in the voicebook player. Provide effect.

In addition, the present invention provides the effect that the user can conveniently listen to the text content by providing the actual voice data, and obtain the information of the voicebook file without the rejection of the mechanical voice.

Claims (12)

Provide the user with an environment in which the voicebook file can be played, that is, at least one speaker unit 114 or the display unit 112, and output voice data C110 through the environment, but the voice data C110 is fixed. It is output by the information of the text data (C100) already connected to each other and included in the voicebook file, and when the user wants to move to the new position of the voice data, It supports an interface that allows you to control movement and, if you want to search for voice data, retrieve voice data based on a search index table of text data interconnected with voice data and already included in the voicebook file. Voicebook playing system comprising a voicebook player 110 to support. The method of claim 1, wherein the voicebook player 110, In the voice data (C110) output, the unit is divided into a predetermined unit for outputting, but the voicebook playing system, characterized in that configured to output using an indexing table already included in the voicebook file. The voicebook playing system according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined unit of voice data (C110) is configured to be divided into paragraph units, sentence units, and word units. The method of claim 1, wherein the voicebook player 110, In the voice data (C110) output, the corresponding range is further configured to convert the output of all text forms such as search text and output of various message boxes as well as the body of the voicebook file and output the voice format. Voicebook Playing System. The method of claim 4, wherein converting the text form into a voice form comprises: If there is a corresponding voice data for the current output text data, the voice data is converted to the corresponding voice data. If the voice data is not included in the voicebook file, a TTS module (Text to Speech Module) Voicebook playing system, characterized in that it is further configured to convert using (110b). The method of claim 1, wherein the voicebook player 110, When the display unit 112 is included in the user terminal (A1), the voicebook playing system, characterized in that configured to be parallel to the output of the text data (C110) and the corresponding text data (C100). The method of claim 1, wherein the voicebook player 110, A voicebook playing system, characterized in that it is configured to use a voice recognition module (a module for converting voice into text) (110a) in various inputs and controls of a user. The method of claim 7, wherein the various input and control of the user, Voice book playing system, characterized in that further configured to perform input and control in addition to the voice recognition module (110a) through the key input unit 111 included in the device to the user terminal (A1). The method of claim 7, wherein the various input and control of the user, When the user terminal A1 includes the touch screen pad 115 together with the display unit 112, the user terminal A1 is further configured to perform input and control through the touch screen pad 115 in addition to the voice recognition module 110a. Voicebook playing system, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, wherein the voicebook player, Voicebook playing system, characterized in that configured to enable the partial output of the voice data (C110) for only the text data (C100) selected by the user. Provide a user with an environment capable of outputting a voicebook file, that is, at least one speaker unit 114 or display unit 112, and voice data C110 through the output environment based on text data C100. Output process; Outputting text data C100 together with the voice data C110 on a screen of a display unit 112; Outputting all text outputs of the voicebook player 110 using a text to speech module (TTS) module 110b if there is no voice data C110; Receiving user control to arbitrarily move the output position by the user; Moving the output position based on text data (C100); The user control may include performing a command and a control input of a user through the voice recognition module 110a, the key input unit 111, and the touch screen pad 115; The voicebook playing method comprising the step of performing a search by referring to the search index table of the text data (C100) and outputting the result in the voice data (C110) search. Provide a user with an environment capable of outputting a voicebook file, that is, at least one speaker unit 114 or display unit 112, and output voice data C110 based on text data C100 through the output environment. And outputting the text data C100 together with the voice data C110 on the screen of the display 112, and the voice data C110 for all text output of the voicebook player 110. If not, it supports output using the TTS module (Text to Speech Module 110b), and performs user control to arbitrarily move the output position, and moves the output position. Is moved based on the text data C100, and the user control is performed through one of the voice recognition module 110a, the key input unit 111, and the touch screen pad 115. Voicebook playing process for obtaining and performing a user's command and control input, and performing a search by referring to a search index table of the text data C100 in the voice data C110 search and outputting the result. ; Recording medium recording the voicebook player program source, including the consisting of.