Patent ID: 6260018
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: G10L

Abstract:
A code image recording apparatus comprising:speech input means for inputting speech;code image converting means for converting the speech input by said speech input means into a code image of encoded data arranged according to a predetermined format;a printer for printing the code image converted by said code image converting means on a predetermined printing medium as an optically readable image;a loudspeaker for outputting the speech input by said speech input means, and wherein said speech input means, said code image converting means, said printer and said loudspeaker are all contained in a single cabinet;operation mode setting means for setting (i) a speech output mode adapted to make said loudspeaker output the speech input by said speech input means, and (ii) a printing/recording mode adapted to make said printer print and record the code image converted by said code image converting means on a printing medium; andmode selection control means for controlling said operation mode setting means so as to set only one of said speech output mode and said printing/recording mode and prohibiting said operation mode setting means to set the other of said modes.