JPS6238932A - Message processor for computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve usability by converting a message that a computer system sends out into a voice information. CONSTITUTION:The display, keyboard, and printer of a system console panel 30 are connected to a system monitor user job 10 through a message processing part 20. Further, a voice message control part 40, a voice output device 50, and a speaker are cascaded to the message processing part 20. Messages to the system console panel 30 are checked by the message processing part 20 to select a message as an object of voice output, which is passed to the voice message control part 40. The voice message control part 40 is further selected, edited, and processes the message to be voiced and sends it out to the voice output device 50. The voice output device 50 is made to voice the explanation through a speaker 60 when the message needs to be converted or processed into easy-to-understand contents.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a message processing device for a computer that can convert messages sent by a computer system into voice information to improve its operability and operability.

〔overview〕

The present invention provides a method for selecting a message to be converted into a voice message, editing the selected message into voice information, and selecting a message to be converted into a voice message in a message processing device of a computer that processes messages notifying the operating status or job processing status sent by the computer system. By processing this voice information and converting it into a voice message that the operator can understand and having it uttered, it is possible to notify the user of the computer system's operating status or job processing status quickly and in an easy-to-understand manner. be.

[Conventional technology]

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, various messages sent by a computer system to notify the operating status and job processing status are outputted to a display screen of a system console or to a printer.

Therefore, since the content of the message is displayed on the display screen of the system console or on the printer, the user must constantly be in the vicinity.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

In such conventional methods, it is necessary to be familiar with the meaning of the message, its processing contents, and operations in order to recognize the output message, understand its meaning, and take necessary action promptly. It is necessary to always place a trained operator near the console.

Such a situation is a heavy burden on the operator or the user, and there are also problems in that oversights, erroneous interpretations, delays in treatment, and erroneous operations are likely to occur.

Furthermore, when a computer system is made into an open usage system, general users directly input and output jobs, and therefore must operate various input/output peripheral devices.

However, there are concerns about correct situational judgment, complex operations, and appropriate and prompt response in the event of a failure. This is a common problem in places where open usage methods are in place.

The present invention has been made by focusing on these conventional problems, and provides a computer that can convert messages sent by a computer system into voice messages that are easy for the user to understand, and can also display the necessary measures in voice. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a message processing device.

[Means for solving problems]

The present invention provides a message processing device for a computer that includes a message processing unit that outputs a message notifying the operating status of the computer or a job processing status, and a display unit that displays the message, wherein the message processing unit The display means includes a speaker, and further includes a voice message control section for editing and processing the message selected by the message processing section, and a voice message control section for editing and processing the message selected by the message processing section. The apparatus is characterized in that it includes an audio output section that converts output information into an appropriate audio signal and outputs it to the speaker.

[Function] The present invention makes it possible to simplify the operation and operation of a computer system, and when a failure or error occurs, it is possible to promptly and accurately notify the situation and take appropriate measures. It is.

In other words, messages output from the computer system to the system console are not only displayed on the system console's display screen or printer, but also audibly displayed, allowing anyone to easily understand messages within the reach of the voice. If so, you can be notified no matter what you are doing at the time. Messages output from the computer system to the system console are sorted and edited and processed in accordance with the individually set format.

Messages that have been edited and processed can be converted into easier-to-understand spoken language, and messages that require action can be output as audio after adding the details of the action in an easy-to-understand manner.

〔Example〕

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, system monitor user job 10
The system operation console 30 is connected via the message processing section 20.
display, keyboard, and printer are connected. A voice message control section 40, a voice output device 50, and a speaker 60 are further connected in series to the message processing section 20.

Messages sent to the system console 30 are checked by the message processing section 20, and messages to be output as audio are selected and passed to the audio message control section 40. The voice message control unit 40 further selects, edits, and processes messages to be output as voice output, and sends them to the voice output device 50. In the voice output device 50, when a message needs to be converted into an easy-to-understand message or a treatment is required, an explanation to that effect is made into a voice and uttered from a speaker 60.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the voice message control section. In FIG. 2, the voice message control unit 40 includes a conversion processing unit 41 connected to the message processing unit 20 and the voice output device 50, a conversion table 42, and a job name/user name correspondence table 43. Conversion instruction information 44 is connected to , and a user name file 45 is connected to the job name/user name correspondence table 43 together with the system monitor user job 10 .

In the voice message control section 40, the message processing section 20
The received messages to be output as audio are manually inputted to a conversion processing section 41 that selects, edits, and processes them. The contents to be sorted, edited and processed are determined in advance by the conversion instruction information 44.
This is performed according to the conversion table 42 in which the conversion table 42 is registered.

In addition, if there is a job name in the message, in order to clarify whose job it is and to whom the message is addressed, the job name and user code information are grasped when entering the message from the system monitor user job 10. Then, the job name/user correspondence table 43 is accessed so that not only the job name but also the user name can be outputted in the output voice. At this time, by understanding the relationship between the user code and the user name from the user name file 45, the job name and user name are set in the job name/user name correspondence table 43. The reason why the message selection function is performed in two stages, the message processing section 20 and the voice message control section 40, is that the selection in the message processing section 20 is a selection criterion that is determined during operation. Regarding the selection performed by the voice message control unit 40, criteria for selection can be set based on the operation, service content for the user or operator, output location, etc. This makes it possible to set a wide range of conditions.

In this way, when information arises that needs to be urgently communicated to those involved in the computer system, such as operation personnel, operators, and users, or when important information needs to be reported immediately,
Additionally, when you want to notify general bulletin-like notifications, by preparing a program that outputs the contents to the system console, you can perform audio output processing, making it easy to build a notification system. can.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the present invention can quickly and easily notify the operating status and job processing status to the computer system operator and the operation personnel and users who are located away from the system console. .

Therefore, the effect that anyone can quickly and accurately grasp the situation and take correct measures can be obtained. Also,
The format of the message targeted for audio output may change,
In order to easily change the number of messages to be targeted or to change the content of the audio to be output, the instruction data is determined for each of the message processing section, voice message control section, and voice output device. Since it has the ability to issue change instructions, it can flexibly respond to changes in the system operating environment and operation details.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the voice message control section of the device according to the embodiment of the present invention. 10... System monitor user job, 20... Message processing section, 30... System operation vehicle, 40...
- Voice message control unit, 41...conversion processing unit, 42
...Conversion table, 43...Job name/user name correspondence table, 44...Conversion instruction information, 45...User name file, 50...Audio output device, 60...Speaker.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) In a message processing device for a computer, the message processing unit includes a message processing unit that outputs a message notifying the operating status of the computer or a job processing status, and a display unit that displays the message, wherein the message processing unit outputs a message to be output as audio. The display means includes a speaker, and further includes a voice message control section for editing and processing the message selected by the message processing section, and a voice message control section for editing and processing the message selected by the message processing section; A message processing device for a computer, comprising: an audio output section that converts the signal into a signal and outputs the signal to the speaker.