WO2015196225A1

WO2015196225A1 - Dictaphone and sound-modifying megaphone integrated in a reading pen

Info

Publication number: WO2015196225A1
Application number: PCT/AT2015/050156
Authority: WO
Inventors: Michael Friedhelm VEIGL
Original assignee: Veigl Michael Friedhelm
Priority date: 2014-06-23
Filing date: 2015-06-23
Publication date: 2015-12-30
Also published as: AT515963A1; AT515963B1

Abstract

The invention relates to a reading pen (1) comprising: an acoustic output (3), in particular a loudspeaker (2); a detection device (4) for detecting data (5) dependent on a text to be read aloud; a data store (8) containing audio data (7); a control device (6) that can be connected to the data store (8) to select audio data (7) depending on the data (5) detected via the detection device (4) and to the acoustic output (3) to output the selected audio data (7); and an acoustic input (11), in particular a microphone (10). To improve the attention of the listener and to make the text read aloud more varied, according to the invention the reading pen (1) has an acoustic distorter (13), which is connected to the acoustic input (10, 11) and modifies the sound of the acoustic input data (12) depending on the data (5) detected by the detection device (4), wherein the control device (6) is connected to the acoustic output (3, 2) to output either the audio data (7) selected from the data store (8) or the modified acoustic input data (12).

Description

LETTER OF INTEGRATED DIKTAFON AND SOUND CHANGING MEGAFON

Technical area

The invention relates to a reading pen with an acoustic output, in particular loudspeaker, with a detection device for detecting, dependent on a text to be read data with a data having data data storage, with a control device connected to the data memory for selecting audio data in dependence on the Detection device detected data and connectable to the acoustic output for outputting the selected audio data, and with an acoustic input, in particular a microphone.

State of the art

Are known reading pens with a recording function (see Norris Toystick). If such reading pens are held on corresponding texts or pictures of a book, which is detected or detected by an optical sensor as the detection device of the reading pen, the reading pen reads out corresponding text passages of the book acoustically or plays specific audio data over its acoustic output. These audio data are stored in a data memory of the reading pen and are selected by a control device of the reading pen according to the data acquired via its optical sensor. In addition, the reading pen has a microphone for recording audio data, which are also stored in the data memory of the reading pen and output as needed via the acoustic output. Disadvantageously, it has been found that the acoustic output of stored audio data follows, inter alia, a rigid pronunciation and speed, which can both impede the conveyance of information and reduce the attention of the users.

Furthermore, pen-type devices with optical reading devices are also known from US8261967B1, WO2009130468A1, US4457719A. Presentation of the invention

The invention is therefore based on the object, starting from the above-described prior art, to improve a reading pen in the exchange of information. In addition, the reading pen should increase the attention of users.

The invention solves the problem posed with respect to the reading pen in that it has an acoustic distortion connected to the acoustic input, which changes the acoustic input data in response to the data detected by the detection means, the control means with the acoustic output for selectively outputting the from the data memory selected audio data or the changed acoustic input data is connected.

If the reading pen has an acoustic distortion connected to the acoustic input, which changes the acoustic input data as a function of the data acquired via the detection device, the input data detected by the microphone or acoustic input can be reproduced in an altered manner via the acoustic output or loudspeaker become. This can also make it possible for recorded input data to be reproduced more easily via the acoustic output. In particular, the user may be allowed to change his own voice to sound - which may include, for example, the pitch, accent, speech rate, etc. - or by additional acoustic events relating specifically to the captured text data of a book can expand. Characterized in that the control device is connected to the acoustic output for selectively outputting either of the audio data selected from the data memory or the modified acoustic input data, the reading pen according to the invention for users can be handled variably. It is thus possible to ensure not only a high degree of information mediation, but also To promote the attention of the users particularly strong. It is noted that it is conceivable that the function of the reading pen is dependent on whether the detection device is actually detecting data dependent on a text to be read, for example because the pen is kept too far away from it. For example, it may be provided that the reading pen according to the invention in this case has no function or outputs automatically changed acoustic input data, etc. The handling of the reading pen is thus further improved.

In general, it is stated that the data to be collected may be in different ways in or on the book. This can be done for example by visible for the appearance of the pen character pattern, but also by contactless RFID tags. In this context, it is generally mentioned that the reading pen need not continuously acquire data - data acquired once for a certain period of time may be sufficient to output individual audio data and / or multiple audio data.

The invention may further be distinguished if the data memory has sound data. If the control device is then connected to the distortion device for transmitting the sound data of the data memory as a function of the data acquired via the detection device, and the distortion changes the acoustic input data in terms of its sound using the sound data, a further or a particularly variable change of the acoustic input data is possible. Namely, it can be selected from a variety of additional voices, accents, sounds, etc., in this way to achieve a desired effect. In addition, the alteration of the sound data by the distortion can be done automatically - for example, if the acquired data indicates a particular animal voice, the distortion profile can be independently adapted to it. Of course, this is also conceivable with regard to other sounds, for example in addition to the distortion of the voice. Because of this automatic and versatile change and adaptation of the sound by the distortion can thus the transmission of information be further improved. Thus, the attention of the listener can be won at the same time easy operation.

If the read-out stylus for the optional output has at least one manually operable selector switch connected to the control device, the determination of the time and duration of a change in the input data by the distortion can be effected simply and in a variable manner at a respectively desired time. Furthermore, it is possible to use selectors to select over preset variation profiles with different pitches, additional sounds to be played, etc., so that for variable use - ie as desired / required - especially many differently altered audio data are output.

If the data memory can be removed and exchanged from the reading pen, in particular in the form of a micro SD card, additional sound and audio data for the reading pen can be introduced in a simple manner. So the reading pen can access - for example, with the voice of a prominent speaker - recorded audio data. An extension or adaptation of the reading pen, for example, to different books can be performed relatively uncomplicated, thus its uses and handling can be improved.

The above can be further improved if the reading pen has a bus interface connected to the data memory, in particular a USB interface. In this case, on the one hand, new sound and audio data can be recorded via the connection and, on the other hand, this connection can also be used for the power supply or for charging a possibly existing battery.

If the control device is connected to the data memory with the acoustic warper for storing acoustic input data, acoustic input data can be stored in the data memory for later playback. Consequently Subsequently, an already distorted version or the original version of the input data can be stored. The applicability of the pen is thus expandable by allowing a recording of messages or a repeated reading out of already recorded content.

If the control device is connected to a display and / or an input unit, these elements can be used to control the reading pen. Through selective selection, forward and backward navigation within the audio data, the functional scope of the reading pen can be extended.

Additional applications may arise if the detection device has a text recognition device. In this way, individual words can be recognized and read out, thus providing the pen with support, for example when reading. Especially with first-time readers this can be an advantage and accelerate the learning progress.

Another object of the invention is to improve a method for outputting audio data with the aid of a reading pen in order to convey information in an improved manner and subsequently to improve the attention of a listener.

With regard to the method, the invention solves the problem in that the reading pen in its second operating setting, the acoustic input data in response to the data dependent on the text to be read in the sound changes acoustically.

If the reading pen in its second operating setting acoustically changes the acoustic input data as a function of the data dependent on the text to be read in the sound, it is possible to achieve different - and subsequently varied - sound effects. Benefits of listening to the listener due to the ability to change a voice in its pitch. to vary by additional acoustic effects and noises, etc. are achievable.

This variability can be further improved by selecting, depending on the data dependent on the text to be read, stored sound data in the reading pen, with the aid of which the acoustic input data are changed in the sound.

Short description of the drawing

In the figure, for example, the subject invention is illustrated in more detail with reference to a variant embodiment. It shows

Fig. 1 is a front view of the reading pen.

Way to carry out the invention

Referring to Fig. 1, the front view of an exemplary reading pen 1 is shown. In this reading pen 1, a speaker 2 is attached as an acoustic output 3 at the upper end. At the end opposite the loudspeaker 2, a detection device 4 for detecting data 5 dependent on a text to be read is arranged. According to the acquired data 5 6 audio data 7 are selected from a data memory 8 and reproduced via the speaker 2 by means of a control device. In this case, the data to be acquired 5 can be mounted in different ways in the book - the only prerequisite is that the detection device 4 is compatible. The detection device 4 may be, for example, a processing optics at the tip of the reading pen 1, but also an RFID transceiver or other receivers are conceivable. The reading pen 1 is thus in its first operating setting.

In addition, the reading pen 1, a microphone 10 and an acoustic input 1 1, which are used to input acoustic input data 12, whereby the reading pen is in a different or second operating setting. there is also a reading pen 1 conceivable, which is equipped only with an acoustic input 1 1 or a microphone 10.

According to the invention, an acoustic distortion device 13 is connected to the microphone 10 or acoustic input 1 1, which considerably changes the second operating setting of the reading pen 1. Namely, the distortion 13 alters the acoustic input data 12 in terms of its sound - as a function of the data 5 acquired via the detection device 4. The input data 12 detected by the microphone 10 or acoustic input 1 1 are then changed via the loudspeaker 2 reproduced.

Furthermore, the control device 6 is connected to the loudspeaker 2 for selectively outputting either the audio data 7 selected from the data memory 8 or the modified acoustic input data 12.

Thus, the reading pen 1 according to the invention can be used in a more varied manner for the user in that recorded acoustic input data 12 can be changed in pronunciation and / or speed - and / or the input data 12 by other acoustic events from the audio data that relate to the acquired text data 5 of the audio data Book 9 can relate to expand. In particular, the attention of the listener is better attained.

The selector switch 14 of the reading pen 1 is connected to the control device 6. By manual operation of the selector switch 14, the output of the audio data 7 selected from the data memory 8 or the changed acoustic input data 12 is selected. The reading pen 1 is also comparatively easy to handle switch from an operating setting to another operating setting.

Thus, the additional possibility is created, the choice of the output - and for example, regardless of whether possibly recorded on the data 5 and vorge give - manually set. A manual selector switch can also be used to select preset profiles to select different voices and sounds for the distortion. The listener gets the book 9 read in a varied way.

Furthermore, 8 sound data 15 are included in the data memory to allow a versatile change of the acoustic input data 12. For this purpose, the control device 6 is connected to the distortion 13 for transmitting the sound data 15 of the data memory 8 as a function of the data 5 acquired via the detection device 4. Accordingly, the distortion unit 13 changes the sound input data 12 based on the sound data 15 in its sound. So the selection can be made possible from a multiplicity of additional voices and noises. A further improvement is the automatic change of the acoustic input data 12 by the distortion controller 13. Namely, if the acquired data 5 are associated with an animal, for example, the distortion profile of the distortion generator 13 can be independently adapted to the corresponding animal voice. Depending on the book 9 read, many other changes in voice or pitch are conceivable, such as those of an old man, a child's voice, a roar, or a hoarse whisper. The superimposition of background noise suitable for the current context, such as lawnmowers, goose-snaring, construction machinery, streetcar noise, is also possible for various books 9. Due to this automatic adjustment of the sound change by the distortion 13, the attention of the listener is gained while being easy to operate.

The data memory 8 is removable from the reading pen 1 and interchangeable and executed in the form of a micro SD card. Sound 15 and audio data 7 for the reading pen 1 are simply exchanged by replacing the micro SD card. The reading pen 1 is so easy to adapt to various books 9 and / or speakers. Also the acquisition of recordings of audio data of 7 prominent speakers becomes possible. Furthermore, the reading pin 1 has a bus interface 16 connected to the data memory 8, which in the example according to FIG. 1 is designed as a USB interface. This offers the additional possibility of recording new sound and audio data 7 via the bus interface 16 in order to increase the possibilities of using the reading pen. In addition, the USB port is used as a power supply.

The control device 6 is connected to the acoustic input 13, connected to the acoustic input 10, 1 1 for storing acoustic input data 12 to the data memory 8. Acoustic input data 12 - in the original or distorted - can therefore be stored in the data memory 8 for later playback. As additional applications of the pen 1 are therefore among other things the recording of messages or the repeated playback of read content.

In addition, a display 17 embodied as a touchscreen is connected to the control device 6 as an output device and at the same time input unit 18. Targeted selection, forward and backward navigation within the audio data 7 or other processes controlled by user interaction extend the scope of the reading pen 1, making it even more universal.

Further application possibilities arise because the detection device 4 according to FIG. 1 has a text recognition device 19. Individual words are thus specifically recognized and read out. This allows a possible use of the reading pen 1 to assist in reading. Especially for first-time readers this can improve the learning success.

Claims

Patent claim:

1 . Reading pen with an acoustic output (3), in particular loudspeaker (2), with a detection device (4) for detecting data (5) dependent on a text to be read, with a data memory (8) having audio data (7), with a control device (6) connectable to the data memory (8) for selecting audio data (7) in response to the data (5) detected by the detection means (4) and to the acoustic output (3) for outputting the selected audio data (7) , and with an acoustic input (1 1), in particular a microphone (10), characterized in that the reading pen (1) having an acoustic input (10, 1 1) connected to the acoustic distortion (13), which in dependence Data (5) acquired via the detection device (4) changes the acoustic input data (12) in the sound, wherein the control device (6) with the acoustic output (3, 2) for selectively outputting the data selected from the data memory (8) Audio data (7) or the changed acoustic input data (12) is connected.

2. reading pen according to claim 1, characterized in that the data memory (8) sound data (15), wherein the control device (6) in dependence on the detection means (4) detected data (5) with the distortion (13) for transmission the sound data (15) of the data memory (8) is connected and the distortion (13) on the basis of the sound data (15) changes the acoustic input data (12) in their sound.

3. reading pen according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the reading pen (1) for the optional output at least one connected to the control device (6), manually operable selector switch (14).

4. reading pen according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the data memory (8) from the reading pen (1) entnehm- and interchangeable, in particular in the form of a micro-SD card is executed.

5. reading pen according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the reading pen (1) connected to the data memory (8) bus interface (16), in particular a USB interface comprises.

6. reading pen according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the control device (6) is connected to the acoustic warper for storing acoustic input data to the data memory (8).

7. reading pen according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the control device (6) is connected to a display and an input unit.

8. reading pen according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the detection device (4) has a text recognition device.

9. A method for outputting audio data (7) with the aid of a reading pen (1), in which the reading pen (1), on the one hand, records data (5) depending on a text to be read in a first operating setting and, depending on these data (5), records an acoustic data Output of audio data (7) stored in the reading pen (1) and on the other hand recorded in a second operating setting acoustic input data (12), characterized in that the reading pen (1) in its second operating setting, the acoustic input data (12) in dependence of, from to read text dependent data (5) in the sound changes acoustically.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that depending on the text to be read by the vorzulesenden data (5) in the reading pen (1) stored sound data (15) are selected, with the aid of the acoustic input data (12) are changed in the sound.