Book with audio output and audio recording functions

Abstract

The utility model relates to a book with audio output and audio recording functions, the book is provided with a front book cover, a rear book cover, a spine, at least one book page and an electronic device, the electronic device comprises a sensor, the sensor is arranged in the book page or the front / rear book cover, pressure is applied to the sensor, and the electronic device is connected with the book page or the front / rear book cover. The audio files distributed to the sensors by a read-only memory and a writable memory are triggered to be played or recorded respectively, the read-only memory and the writable memory are dynamic memories, and the storage capacity of the read-only memory and the storage capacity of the writable memory are dynamically distributed to at least one sensor. At least three operation modes are selected through at least one switch, the first operation mode enables the audio file to be played from the read-only memory, and the second operation mode enables the audio file to be played from the writable memory. And in the third operation mode, the audio of the user is recorded, and a recording file is stored in the writable memory.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of multifunctional books and relates to a book with audio output and audio recording functions. Background Art

[0002] Among the existing books on the market that integrate digital audio output functions, in addition to audio output, they also have recording functions. The output of audio files or the recording of audio files in the books is usually triggered by applying pressure to sensors, and each sensor is assigned a fixed storage space. Recording a new audio file will overwrite the original file in the storage space. If the storage space required for a certain recording is larger than the storage space assigned to the corresponding sensor, the recording will end when the maximum storage capacity assigned to the sensor is reached. The problems existing in the existing audio books are, on the one hand, that the built-in storage capacity cannot be used flexibly; on the other hand, the initially recorded audio files will be overwritten by new audio recordings, and the initially recorded audio files will no longer be available; in addition, when using such audio books to record audio files, the operation is relatively complex and not convenient to use. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] In order to overcome the disadvantages and deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a book with audio output and audio recording functions, which solves the technical problems that the storage capacity of the sensors on a single page of the existing books integrating digital audio output functions is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the actual use situation, the old audio files cannot be reproduced due to the replacement of new and old audio files, and the operation of recording audio is complex.

[0004] The utility model realizes the above object through the following technical solutions: A book with audio output and audio recording functions, the book has a front cover, a back cover, a spine, at least one page and an electronic device. The electronic device includes at least one sensor, and the sensor is arranged in at least one page or the front / back cover. By applying pressure to the sensor, the audio files allocated to the sensor by the read-only memory and the writable memory are respectively played or recorded. The memory has a storage capacity, and the read-only memory and the writable memory are dynamic memories. The storage capacities of the read-only memory and the writable memory are dynamically allocated to at least one of the sensors, and at least one switch is used to select among at least three operation modes. The first operation mode plays the audio file from the read-only memory, the second operation mode plays the audio file from the writable memory, and the third operation mode records the user's audio and stores the audio file in the writable memory.

[0005] Preferably, the sensor is a capacitive pressure sensor.

[0006] Preferably, the electronic device of the book further includes at least one microprocessor, at least one speaker 9, a power supply, a storage element, and / or a volume controller.

[0007] Preferably, the book includes an internal microphone.

[0008] Preferably, the book includes a wireless and / or wired interface for communicating and / or transferring data with an external electronic device.

[0009] Preferably, the memory is set in the form of an index table, and the audio files are respectively allocated to the sensors according to the starting and ending points of the audio files in the index table.

[0010] Preferably, when pressure is applied to the sensor, the IC controller identifies the specific sensor, searches the index table to retrieve the corresponding audio file from the memory and plays it; when the audio file is re-recorded, when the new audio file is longer than the originally recorded audio file, the partition index of the new audio file changes from "0" to "1", in addition to the original starting and ending points, and new starting and ending points are allocated to the increased part of the new audio file; when the new audio file is shorter than the originally recorded audio file, the partition index of the new audio file changes from "1" to "0" again, and only a new ending point is allocated; it also includes a defragmentation program that regularly reorganizes the memory to eliminate partitions, updates the starting and ending points of each page, and resets the partitions to 0.

[0011] Preferably, recording the user's recording file includes the following steps:

[0012] S1. Select the third operation mode and record the user's recording file using the corresponding switch.

[0013] S2. Open the page where the audio file is to be created, and the page is the target page of the recording file.

[0014] S3. Activate the switch on the page where the audio file is to be created.

[0015] S4. Record the user's recording file.

[0016] Preferably, recording the user's recording file further includes S5. Listen to the recording file after recording is completed.

[0017] Preferably, recording the user's recording file further includes S6. Repeat steps S1 to S5 for the same or other pages or sensors.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects obtained by the present utility model are:

[0019] A book with audio output and audio recording functions disclosed by the present utility model includes a front book cover (cover), a back book cover (back cover), a spine, at least one book page, and an electronic device having at least one sensor, preferably at least two sensors. The sensor is adapted to detect the pressure applied to a specific area of the book page. Wherein, by applying pressure on the sensor, depending on the selected operation mode, the playback or recording of an audio file allocated to the sensor from a memory that is at least partially writable and partially read-only with a certain storage capacity can be triggered. This solves the technical problems that the storage capacity of the sensor on a single page of the existing book integrated with a digital audio output function is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the actual usage situation, the old recording files cannot be reproduced due to the replacement of the recording files with new ones, and the operation of recording audio is complex, realizing variable memory allocation and the beneficial effect that the factory-recorded audio of the existing product will not be covered by the recording function. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art.

[0021] Figure 1 Schematic diagram A showing the front of the book of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 Schematic diagram B showing the back of the book of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 Schematic diagram showing the book of the present utility model in a partially opened state;

[0024] Figure 4 Schematic diagram showing the opened page of the book of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 Inner view showing the back book cover of the book of the present utility model with an electronic device arranged when opened;

[0026] Figure 6 Schematic diagram showing the management of the dynamic memory of the book of the present utility model.

[0027] Reference numerals: 1 - book; 2 - front book cover; 3 - back book cover (A: first layer, B: second layer, C: third layer); 4 - book page; 5 - battery compartment / power supply; 6 - opening; 7 - groove; 8 - sensor; 9 - speaker; 10 - main board; 11 - microphone; 12 - first switch (playback / recording selection switch, optional off); 12' - second switch (selection switch between self-recorded audio files and preset audio files); 13 - microprocessor; 14 - memory; 15 - volume controller; 16 - connection element connected to the sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0028] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the specification and specific embodiments. However, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] In the present invention, for sensors, the terms "touch sensor" and "pressure sensor" are used as synonyms. The key point is that the sensor is suitable for detecting a specific pressure or a specific touch of a user. In this regard, the terms "pressure" and "touch" and "press" and "touch" are also regarded as synonyms in the present invention as long as the corresponding sensor can be triggered by the corresponding operation.

[0030] If the user of the book now presses a marked point on the opened page of the book, the sensor arranged here in this page detects this pressure, and the audio file assigned to this sensor sounds. In the present invention, all possible sounds, such as voices, music, tones, noises, etc., are collectively referred to as audio files hereinafter.

[0031] Please refer to the attached Figure 1 to the attached Figure 6 , a book 1 with audio output and audio recording functions, including a front book cover 2 (cover), a back book cover 3 (back cover), a spine, at least one page 4, and an electronic device having at least one sensor 8, preferably at least two sensors 8. The sensor 8 is used to detect the pressure applied to a specific area of the page. By applying pressure to the sensor 8, depending on the selected operation mode, the playback or recording of the audio file assigned to this sensor from a memory that is at least partially writable and partially read-only can be triggered, and the memory has a certain storage capacity.

[0032] Figure 1 Shows a schematic diagram of the front of the front book cover 2 of the book 1 with audio output and audio recording functions;

[0033] Figure 2 Shows a schematic diagram of the back of the back book cover 3 of the book 1 with audio output and audio recording functions. Preferably, a passage and an opening 6 leading to the battery compartment 5, especially an opening for the speaker, are arranged on the back of the back book cover 3 to obtain better acoustic effects. In addition, more openings can also be provided for operating switches to select the operation mode.

[0034] Figure 3Shows a schematic diagram of a book 1 with audio output and audio recording functions in a partially open state, having a front cover 2, a back cover 3, and pages 4 located between the front cover 2 and the back cover 3. In the pages 4, a touch or pressure - sensitive sensor 8 for activating an audio file is provided. The sensor 8 is connected to the required electronic device, where the electronic device is mainly arranged in the back cover 3.

[0035] Furthermore, the electronic device of the book 1 is arranged in the front cover 2 and / or the back cover 3 and / or the spine. If the various parts of the electronic device are distributed in one or more of the above - mentioned positions, the electronic devices are interconnected.

[0036] Furthermore, the electronic device is preferably arranged in the back cover 3, where the sensor 8 is arranged in the corresponding page 4 and connected to the rest of the electronic device. The book 1 also includes lighting effects, which can be arranged at any part of the book 1, that is, both in the pages 4 and in the front cover 2 and / or the back cover 3 and / or the spine.

[0037] Furthermore, if the electronic device is installed at a page 4 of the pages 4 or at any position in the front cover 2 or the back cover 3, the corresponding page 4 or the front cover 2 or the back cover 3 preferably includes three layers arranged overlapping each other. The first layer corresponds to the front of the page 4 or the cover, and the third layer corresponds to the back of the page 4 or the cover. The second or intermediate layer is preferably arranged tightly between the first layer and the third layer at least along the page and includes the electronic device, and has a groove for embedding the electronic device when appropriate. The size of the groove and the thickness of the material of the second layer should be appropriately selected according to the embedding elements of the electronic device.

[0038] Furthermore, if the embedding elements of the electronic device are very thin, such as the sensor arranged in the page 4, the second layer can consist only of the corresponding electronic device.

[0039] Figure 5Shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the back cover 3 of a preferred variant of the book 1 with audio output and audio recording functions. The back cover 3 here includes a first layer 3A, a second layer 3B, and a third layer 3C. Here, the first layer 3A and the third layer 3C correspond to the front and back of the back cover 3 respectively. The second layer 3B is arranged between the first layer 3A and the third layer 3C and is preferably firmly fixed to these two layers. For example, the second layer is glued between the first layer 3A and the third layer 3C. The second layer 3B includes one or more grooves 7 in which various electronic components can be arranged, in particular a battery 5 for power supply, a speaker 9, a circuit board 10 having components for controlling and storing audio files. Here, a microphone 11 for recording one's own audio files, a microprocessor 13 for control, a volume controller 15, a storage element 14, an external interface for wireless or wired communication or data transmission with an external device, a first switch 12 for selecting a specific operation mode (such as turning off or recording or playing), and a second switch 12' for selecting a self-recorded audio file or a preset audio file can also be provided. In particular, a connecting member 16 connected to the sensor 8 is also provided here.

[0040] Further, the sensor arranged in the page 4 is preferably a capacitive pressure sensor and / or a touch sensor.

[0041] Further, the mark of the sensor 8 on the page 4 can be marked with a color or by providing a groove here.

[0042] Figure 4 Shows a schematic diagram of the book 1 opened to page 4. In page 4, a sensor 8 for activating an audio file is provided. The position of the sensor 8 can be marked in different ways, such as by a color or by a groove in the page.

[0043] Further, any page 4 of the book 1 provided with at least one audio file for playing includes a sensor 8, and the sensor 8 is connected to the rest of the electronic device of the book 1. The sensor 8 is preferably embedded in the second layer of the page 4. If the installation of the sensor 8 does not require a second layer with a groove due to its size, the sensor can also be simply inserted between the two layers of the page. In this case, the corresponding page 4 will have only two layers.

[0044] Further, the electronic device of the book 1 further includes at least one switch 12, and one of at least three operation modes can be selected through the switch 12. Preferably, three operation modes can be selected, namely "play a preset audio file", "play one's own audio file", and "record one's own audio file".

[0045] Further, the electronic device of the book 1 includes two switches. The first switch 12 can be used to select two operation modes, namely "audio playback" and "audio recording". Optionally, the first switch 12 can also include an "off" setting; the second switch 12' can be used to select which audio files to play, that is, either "play recorded audio files" or "play predetermined audio files". Optionally, a large number of self-recorded audio files or a large number of pre-stored audio files can also be selected here.

[0046] Further, in the "audio playback" and "play predetermined audio files" switch positions, when pressure is applied to the sensor 8, the audio files fixedly stored at the factory can be called; in the "audio playback" and "play recorded audio files" switch positions, when pressure is applied to the sensor 8, the self-recorded audio files can be called; in the "audio recording" switch position, one's own audio files can be recorded by applying pressure to the sensor 8; in the "audio recording" switch position, one audio file can be self-recorded for each sensor 8.

[0047] Further, the specific operation of audio recording is to hold down the sensor for which one wants to record one's own audio file to start recording until the recording is completed. The audio recording lasts as long as the corresponding sensor is held down. Alternatively, it can also be set to start recording by applying pressure to the corresponding sensor 8 and end recording by applying pressure a second time.

[0048] Further, after the recording is completed, the recorded audio file is automatically played once for inspection. If one wants to repeat the audio recording, the above steps can be repeated any number of times, and one can create one's own audio recording for each sensor.

[0049] In an improved scheme of the present utility model, a large number of predetermined audio files and / or a large number of one's own audio files can be created for each sensor, and these audio files can be selected through the corresponding switch for playback or recording.

[0050] After the audio recording is completed, the switch can be moved back to the "audio playback" or "off" position. One's own recording is now permanently stored and can be called through the corresponding sensor until a new audio recording is created.

[0051] The book 1 disclosed by the present utility model with audio output and audio recording functions dynamically allocates the storage space provided for one's own audio recording as a whole to the sensors for audio recording, so as to provide a flexible storage capacity for the corresponding one's own audio files according to the present utility model.

[0052] The book 1 with audio output and audio recording functions disclosed by the present utility model provides a specific memory for backing up and storing its own audio files. These audio files are fixedly assigned to specific sensors, but the size of the audio files themselves is not restricted. More precisely, the overall available memory is provided for each audio file in each case, so it can also be said that the remaining storage capacity can be dynamically allocated to each sensor.

[0053] By setting up an index table for dynamic memory management, the start and end points of the corresponding audio recording are stored therein. When pressure is applied to the sensor, the IC controller identifies the specific sensor and searches the index table to retrieve the corresponding audio file from the memory and play it. Please refer to the appendix Figure 6 , Figure 6 shows the method of dynamic storage allocation of the book 1 according to the present utility model using the index table. Figure 6 Table A in it shows the memory state when creating an audio file by oneself for the first time through the index table. As an example, a book with five pages 1 to 5. Each page is assigned a storage space, including start points (a, b+1, c+1, d+1, e+1, etc.) and end points (b, c, d, e, f, etc.). In addition, it is also marked whether each storage space is partitioned (yes = 1; no = 0).

[0054] Figure 6 Table B in it shows the memory state after re-recording one or more audio files through the index table. As an example, the new audio recording #2' on page #2 is longer than the originally recorded audio file #2. In this case, the audio file requires more storage space and the file must be partitioned. Therefore, the partition index changes from "0" to "1". In addition to using the original start and end points (b+1; c) first, new start and end points (f+1; g) are assigned to the newly added length of the audio file #2'.

[0055] Figure 6 Table C in it shows the memory state after re-recording one or more audio files through the index table. As an example, the new audio recording #2 on page #2' is shorter than the previously recorded audio file #2'. In this case, the audio file requires less storage space and the file does not have to be partitioned. Therefore, the partition index of the new recording #2 changes from "1" to "0" again, and only the new end point c' is assigned. At the same time, #2' (f+1, g) is emptied, and the storage space still available between the point c' and c can be used for other audio files when appropriate. The defragmenter can regularly reorganize the memory in the next process to eliminate the partitions. After eliminating the partitions, the start and end points of each page will be updated as in the state of Fig. 5A, and the partition returns to 0.

[0056] When dynamically allocating storage capacity, a minimum storage amount is reserved for each sensor 8 to ensure that each sensor 8 can initially perform at least one short audio recording.

[0057] In existing integrated functional audio books, each touch sensor is allocated a fixed storage capacity. Therefore, even if the storage capacities of other sensors have not been fully used up, only audio files with a specific maximum length can be recorded.

[0058] Furthermore, the electronic device of the book 1 with audio output and audio recording functions disclosed by the present utility model preferably includes at least one microprocessor 13, at least one speaker 8, at least one microphone 11, at least one switch for selecting an operation mode, a power supply 5, a memory 14 that can be dynamically allocated to sensors, and at least one sensor for triggering an audio file under pressure.

[0059] If the book is opened and the sensor is triggered by the corresponding pressure on the page, the microprocessor triggers the playback of the corresponding audio file or allows the recording of an audio file depending on the selected operation mode.

[0060] That is, the user presses the set marked field on the opened page to activate the corresponding sensor below.

[0061] Therefore, which audio file is played or recorded when pressure is applied to the sensor depends not only on the activated sensor but also on the operation mode selected through the switch.

[0062] The audio files are stored in the internal memory. On the one hand, the audio files are permanently stored, and new audio recordings can also be additionally created by the user. Alternatively, new audio files can also be loaded or input into the internal memory of the book through an optional interface and / or an optional microphone.

[0063] In another embodiment, the book 1 with audio output and audio recording functions enables the recording of its own audio files, and a method including the following steps:

[0064] (A) Select an operation mode to record your own audio file using the corresponding switch;

[0065] (B) Open the page for which the audio file is to be created;

[0066] (C) Activate the sensor on the page for which the audio file is to be created;

[0067] (D) Record the audio file;

[0068] (E) Optionally listen to the audio file after recording is completed;

[0069] (F) Optionally, steps (A) to (E) are repeated for the same or other pages or sensors.

[0070] As described above, the sensor can be activated by pressing it once at the start and end of recording, or by holding the sensor throughout the recording process.

[0071] In another embodiment, an interface is provided for wireless or wired data exchange of audio files with external devices such as computers, smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc. Thus, external management of audio files is also possible, which enables individual audio files to be simply and clearly assigned to specific sensors.

[0072] In another embodiment, some audio files play automatically when the book is opened, while other audio files play only when pressure is applied to the sensor.

[0073] The division of the electronic device on the front cover 2 and / or back cover 3 and / or spine of the book is selected by those skilled in the art according to the intended use or purely from a design perspective.

[0074] In another embodiment, at least some components of the electronic device are arranged in the housing of the electronic device movement box. In particular, this relates to those elements arranged in the front and back covers in the currently described embodiments, such as the battery 5, speaker 9, main board 10, microphone 11 or switch 12. At least the pressure sensors are preferably still arranged in the book pages or front / back covers because they need to be activated by the user and are therefore usually not arranged in the housing of the electronic device movement box unless necessary.

[0075] Furthermore, the housing of the electronic device movement box is preferably arranged built-in on the front side, i.e., the inner side, of the back cover in the book, or the housing of the electronic device movement box is arranged built-in on the back side, i.e., the inner side, of the front cover. The housing of the electronic device movement box must be sufficiently fixed at the corresponding cover.

[0076] Furthermore, a user guide with an intuitive setting is provided, and the book 1 is easy to use.

[0077] The book 1 with audio output and audio recording functions disclosed in this embodiment has the following advantages compared with the prior art, that is, it enables the built-in memory to be utilized in an improved manner, especially through dynamic memory allocation, so that relatively long audio files can be recorded under the overall limited memory without being forced to interrupt. In addition, the option to manage permanently stored audio files and one's own audio files avoids the disadvantages of existing books, that is, the original audio files will be overwritten by one's own recordings.

[0078] The above examples are only specific embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the present invention is not limited to the above examples, and there are many similar modifications. All modifications that can be directly derived or associated with the contents disclosed by ordinary technicians in this field should be considered as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A book with audio output and audio recording functions, the book (1) having a front cover and a back cover (2, 3), a spine, at least one page (4) and an electronic device, the electronic device including at least one sensor (8), the sensor (8) being arranged in at least one page (4) or the front / back cover (2, 3), and by applying pressure to the sensor (8), triggering the audio files assigned to the sensor (8) in the read-only memory and the writable memory to be played or recorded respectively, the memory having a storage capacity, characterized in that, The read-only memory and the writable memory are dynamic memories. The storage capacities of the read-only memory and the writable memory are dynamically allocated to at least one of the sensors (8), and are selected through at least one switch (12) among at least three operation modes. The first operation mode enables playing of an audio file from the read-only memory, the second operation mode enables playing of an audio file from the writable memory, and the third operation mode records the user's audio and stores the recorded audio file in the writable memory.

2. The book with audio output and audio recording functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor (8) is a capacitive pressure sensor.

3. The book with audio output and audio recording functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic device of the book (1) further includes at least one microprocessor (13), at least one speaker (9), a power supply (5), a storage element (14) and / or a volume controller (15).

4. The book with audio output and audio recording functions according to claim 1, wherein The book (1) includes an internal microphone (11).

5. The book with audio output and audio recording functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The book (1) includes a wireless and / or wired interface for communication and / or data transmission with an external electronic device.

6. The book with audio output and audio recording functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The memory is set in the form of an index table, and the audio files are respectively allocated to the sensor (8) according to the start point and the end point of the audio files in the index table.

7. The book with audio output and audio recording functions according to claim 6, characterized in that, When pressure is applied to the sensor, the IC controller identifies a specific sensor, searches the index table, retrieves the corresponding audio file from the memory and plays it; When an audio file is re-recorded, when the new audio file is longer than the originally recorded audio file, the partition index of the new audio file changes from "0" to "1", in addition to the original start point and end point, and new start points and end points are allocated for the increased part of the new audio file; when the new audio file is shorter than the originally recorded audio file, the partition index of the new audio file changes from "1" to "0" again, and only a new end point is allocated; It further includes a defragmentation program which regularly reorganizes the memory to eliminate partitions, updates the start points and end points of each page, and resets the partitions to zero.

8. The book with audio output and audio recording functions according to claim 1, characterized in that Recording the user's recorded audio file includes the following steps: S1, select the third operation mode, and use the corresponding switch (12) to record the user's recorded audio file; S2, open the page (4) where the audio file is to be created, and the page (4) is the target page of the recorded audio file; S3, activate the switch on the page (4) where the audio file is to be created; S4, record the user's recorded audio file.

9. The book with audio output and audio recording functions according to claim 7, characterized in that, Recording the user's recorded audio file further includes S5, listening to the recorded audio file after recording.

10. The book with audio output and audio recording functions according to claim 8, characterized in that, Recording the user's recorded audio file further includes S6, repeating steps S1 to S5 for the same or other pages (4) or sensors (8).

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