US4051606A
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Self-learning apparatus for reading and writing of the Japanese language
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-26
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Granted: 1977-10-04
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Expires: 1996-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A self-learning apparatus for reading (pronouncing) and writing (typing) of the Japanese language is provided in combination with a device for audibly learning pronunciation of the Japanese language from hearing of its sounds manually reproduced on the device. A device for automatically identifying vocal cords vibrating sounds for vowls and consonants of the Japanese language provided thereto, and automatically typing identified vowls and consonants in the Japanese kana-letters by an electricmotor driven Japanese kana-letter typewriter, which can also be operated manually, therefore correctness or incorrectness of pronunciation of the Japanese language can be judged by comparing two Japanese kana-letters one of which is typed automatically and the another is typed manually.
Inventors
- 👤 Nakamura Tozo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:16
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/06; G10; G10L; G10L13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A self-learning apparatus for reading and writing of the Japanese language comprising; a record-playing device having recorded therein vowels and consonants of the Japanese language; an identifying device coupled to said record-playing device and provided with an identifier having identifying relays for automatically identifying vocal cords vibrating sounds of vowels and consonants of the Japanese language provided thereto; an electric motor-driven Japanese kana-letter typewriter having typing coils connected to said relays respectively, for automatically typing said identified vowels and consonants in the Japanese kana-letters and short-circuiting push-button switches connected to said identifying relays respectively, to operate said typewriter independent of said identifying relays.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A self-learning apparatus for reading and writing of the Japanese language comprising; a record-playing device having recorded therein vowels and consonants of the Japanese language; an identifying device coupled to said record-playing device and provided with an identifier having identifying relays for automatically identifying vocal cords vibrating sounds of vowels and consonants of the Japanese language provided thereto; an electric motor-driven Japanese kana-letter typewriter having typing coils connected to said relays respectively, for automatically typing said identified vowels and consonants in the Japanese kana-letters and short-circuiting push-button switches connected to said identifying relays respectively, to operate said typewriter independent of said identifying relays.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
A self-learning apparatus for reading and writing of the Japanese language of claim 1, wherein said pronunciation learning device is formed of 14 record players having recorded therein 68 vocal cords vibrations representing sounds of the Japanese language divided into fourteen groups and their respective operating push-button switches; said identifier having 68 ones of said identifying relays, the number of short circuiting push-button switches being 68 and said electric-motor driven Japanese kana-letter typewriter having 68 typing coils.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A self-learning apparatus for reading and writing of the Japanese language of claim 2, wherein said operating push-button switches are marked with marks indicating substantially one line of the Japanese language to be reproduced on the record players respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A self-learning apparatus for reading and writing of the Japanese language of claim 1, wherein said pronunciation learning device is formed of a single recording device having recorded therein 68 vocal cords vibrations collectively representing sounds of the Japanese language, and an operating switch for actuating a hearing function.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A self-learning apparatus for reading and writing of the Japanese language of claim 1, further comprising a device for translation from a wording in a foreign language into a wording in the Japanese language.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
A self-learning apparatus for reading and writing of the Japanese language of claim 5, werein the pronunciation learning device and the translation learning device are connected in parallel between the electric power supply lines, and the automatically identifying and typing device is connected in parallel to said devices between said electric power supply lines.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A self-learning apparatus for reading and writing of the Japanese language of claim 1, wherein a microphone is connected to the power supply line through an amplifier.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-10-03 | 1981-04-04 | 1981-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-03 | 1985-04-04 | 1985-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-03 | 1989-04-04 | 1989-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |