JP3940762B2 - Karaoke equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a karaoke apparatus capable of performing karaoke performance, and more particularly to a karaoke apparatus capable of providing various information such as CM information between karaoke performances.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a karaoke apparatus has a basic function of executing a karaoke performance, but recently, various information such as commercial message information (hereinafter simply referred to as CM information) on the split screen during the karaoke performance or during the performance. It also has a function to provide karaoke and adds value to karaoke equipment.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the provision of CM information and the like other than the karaoke performance as described above is unidirectionally provided from the information providing side regardless of the intention of the karaoke user, and responds to the needs of the user. The information service was not halfway.
[0004]
Also, for users who are supposed to come to sing karaoke, if unnecessary CM information is circulated, it not only loses the user's interest, but also interrupts the original function of karaoke equipment. However, if it is provided, it may make the user uncomfortable.
[0005]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to efficiently provide various information such as CM information that meets the needs of karaoke users.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, which is made to achieve this object, includes karaoke song performance data, genre data of the karaoke song, and a posterior flag indicating that the karaoke song follower has started. Karaoke data storage means for storing data, performance means for reading out karaoke data stored in the karaoke data storage means, performing karaoke performance, a display section for displaying lyrics telop of karaoke songs, and CM information as the genre CM information storage means for storing the data in association with the data, reproduction display means for reproducing and displaying the CM information on the display section, and karaoke data based on the karaoke data, during the performance of the karaoke song, By detecting the post performance flag, a post performance flag for detecting that the performance of the post performance of the karaoke song has started. Detection means, and on the condition that the follower flag is detected by the follower flag detection means, the reproduction display means includes genre data included in karaoke data being played by the performance means. On the basis of this, the CM information stored in association with the genre data is acquired from the CM information storage means, and when the karaoke song is started, the CM information is reproduced and displayed on the display unit. Features.
[0007]
According to the karaoke apparatus having such a configuration, in addition to the basic function of performing a karaoke performance, when a karaoke piece is started, the reproduction display means is stored in the CM information storage means. Replay and display information. The CM information to be reproduced and displayed has contents corresponding to the genre of the karaoke song being played.
[0008]
[0009]
[0010]
In this case , the CM information is desirably displayed for a short time so that all users of the karaoke apparatus do not feel uncomfortable.
[0011]
Further, in the karaoke apparatus according to claim 2, the CM information storage means stores more detailed detailed CM information in association with the CM information, and the reproduction display means reproduces and displays the CM information. A detailed CM information requesting unit for requesting reproduction display of the detailed CM information for the CM information via the operation panel after starting, a request detecting unit for detecting whether or not a request by the detailed CM information requesting unit has been made, On the condition that the request detection unit detects that the request for the detailed CM information has been made, the reproduction display unit stores the detailed CM information corresponding to the CM information reproduced and displayed previously in the CM information storage. It is obtained from the means and reproduced and displayed on the display unit .
According to the karaoke apparatus having such a configuration, when the user sees the CM information reproduced and displayed when the karaoke performance is started, and wants to know more detailed information about the CM information, the user can use the detailed CM. When the detailed CM information is requested by the information requesting means, the detailed CM information corresponding to the previously reproduced and displayed CM information is reproduced and displayed.
[0012]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the karaoke apparatus further comprises a reproduction display number recording means for recording the number of times the CM information is reproduced and displayed or the detailed CM information is reproduced and displayed.
[0013]
According to the structure of a karaoke device, when made different depending on the C M information tracks contents on request of karaoke described above, what generation or layer Reviewing provide count by providing the number of the recording means also CM information It is desirable to be able to recognize whether there are many users.
[0014]
Then, by confirming the record of the number of times of provision of the distribution quota or detailed CM information of the CM information made by providing the number of recording means, it is possible to recognize the needs of users of the karaoke apparatus, the greater information, for example the number of times of provision Provides information providing services such as CM information that better suits the needs of users of karaoke devices by adding content related to it or conversely replacing information with a small number of provisions with other new information. Can be made possible.
[0015]
Further, the karaoke apparatus according to claim 4 is provided with update means for updating the contents of the CM information or the detailed CM information based on the recording by the reproduction display number recording means .
[0016]
According to the karaoke apparatus having such a configuration, the updating unit updates the content of the CM information or the detailed CM information based on the recording by the information providing number recording unit, and therefore, with the passage of time when the karaoke apparatus is used. , it is possible to provide the CM information to meet the needs of users in a more appropriate timing.
[0017]
[0018]
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0020]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of the karaoke apparatus of the present invention.
[0021]
The karaoke apparatus A1 operates under the control of the CPU 1. The CPU 1 is composed of a ROM storing a control program (not shown) and a RAM as a work area, and corresponds to the updating means in the present invention.
[0022]
The CPU 1 is connected to a playback mechanism as playback display means for executing karaoke performance or playing CM information and the like. Specifically, a playback device 2 for playing back karaoke performance data constituted by the MIDI (Musical Instrumental Digital Interface) standard or the MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) standard is connected, and the video created in the MPEG standard is also used. A video playback player 10 for playing back data as a background image is connected via a video mixer 8.
[0023]
Further, the CPU 1 has a hard disk 3 as a provided number recording means capable of recording the number of karaoke requests, the number of times of CM information reproduction, etc., and a detailed CM information request means by which a user can input a request signal for detailed CM information, for example. The operation panel 4 is connected. Instead of the operation panel 4, a remote controller and remote controller light receiving unit (not shown) may be used as detailed CM information requesting means. In addition, an amplifier 13 for synthesizing and amplifying the sound from the microphone 15 and the karaoke performance sound is connected to the playback device 2, and a speaker 14 is connected to the amplifier 13. In addition, the video mixer 8 is connected to a display 11 (corresponding to a display unit) such as a CRT for reproducing lyrics telop, background image, or CM video data, in addition to the above-described moving image reproduction player 10.
[0024]
The CPU 1 is connected to a host computer via a modem 5 via a communication line 20.
[0025]
Here, the storage configuration of the CM information stored in the hard disk 3 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0026]
As shown in FIG. 2A, the hard disk 3 stores N types of CM information and a plurality of detailed information related to each CM information as a table 3a in a format in which the number of reproductions of each information can be incremented. Yes. That is, data indicating the contents of the CM information 1 is stored, and for the CM information 1, data indicating the contents of detailed information A to detailed information E as detailed CM information is stored as a lower position. The number of times the CM information 1 is reproduced and the number of times the detailed information A to detailed information E are reproduced can be incremented. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, CM information 1 has been reproduced eight times. Further, for detailed information related to the CM information 1, detailed information A is five times, detailed information B is one time, and detailed information. Information D indicates that it has been reproduced twice, and detailed information C and detailed information E indicate that it has never been reproduced.
[0027]
The structure described above, Ru similar der from the CM information 2 to CM information N.
[0028]
The reproduction of the CM information 1 to the CM information N may be made different depending on, for example, the genre of the music, as will be described later.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 2B, the karaoke data includes genre data for identifying a genre, MIDI standard performance data for reproducing a performance sound, lyric data for displaying a lyrics telop, and a follower. Is composed of a follower start flag indicating that has started.
[0030]
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), in order to identify the genre of karaoke data, “1” for pops, “2” for rock, “3” for enka, and “4” for other genres. Recorded in genre data in karaoke data.
[0031]
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 3, the operation of the karaoke apparatus A1 having the above configuration, particularly regarding the reproduction of the CM information related to the present invention will be mainly described.
[0032]
In the karaoke apparatus A1, when the CPU 1 detects that a karaoke request is input by the user from the operation panel 4 (S1: YES), the karaoke data in the hard disk 3 is read, the performance data is sent to the playback apparatus 2, and the performance is performed. The sound is reproduced, the lyrics data is sent to the video mixer 8, and the performance sound from the speaker 14 and the lyrics telop from the display 11 are reproduced in synchronization with each other, and the karaoke performance is executed (S2).
[0033]
Then, the CPU 1 determines whether or not the karaoke performance has entered the posterior by detecting the posterior data in the karaoke data read from the hard disk 3. This is determined by reading the follower start flag in the karaoke data shown in FIG. When it is detected that the sequel has started (S3: YES), it is determined whether or not the karaoke data is pops (S4). Regarding the genre of the karaoke data, when the karaoke data is read, whether “1” is recorded in the genre data in the data, “2” is recorded, or “3” is Judgment is made by identifying whether it is recorded or “4” is recorded.
[0034]
As a result of the determination, if the genre data of the karaoke data being played is “1” and it is determined that the genre is pop (S4: YES), the CPU 1 reads the CM information from the table 3a in the hard disk 3. 1 is read and displayed on the display 11 as shown in FIG. 5, for example (S5). Then, the reproduction frequency area of the CM information 1 in the table 3a is incremented once (S6).
[0035]
On the other hand, if the genre of the karaoke data being played is not pops (S4: NO) but is rock (S7: YES), the CM information 2 is read from the table 3a in the hard disk 3 and reproduced and displayed on the display 11. (S8). Then, the reproduction frequency area of the CM information 2 in the table 3a is incremented once (S6).
[0036]
If the genre of the karaoke data being played is not rock (S7: NO) and enka (S9: YES), CM information 3 (not shown) is read from the table 3a in the hard disk 3, Reproduction is displayed on the display 11 (S10). Then, the reproduction frequency area of the CM information 3 in the table 3a is incremented once (S6).
[0037]
If the genre of the karaoke data being played is not enka (S9: NO) and does not belong to any of the preset genres (S11), the CM information N is obtained from the table 3a in the hard disk 3. The data is read and displayed on the display 11 (S12). Then, the reproduction frequency area of the CM information N in the table 3a is incremented once (S6).
[0038]
Thereafter, the CPU 1 determines whether or not there is a detailed information display request from the operation panel 4 (S13). When it is detected that the request has been made (S13: YES), for example, as shown in FIG. 6, more detailed CM information is reproduced and displayed from the contents displayed in FIG. 5 (S14). Then, the CPU 1 increments the detailed information reproduction count storage area in the table 3a in the hard disk 3 by one time (S15).
[0039]
Thereafter, the CPU 1 determines whether it is time to update the contents of the table 3a in the hard disk 3 (S16). As a result, if it is determined that it is time to update the data in the table 3a (S16: YES), the CPU 1, for example, “detailed information C” and “detailed information E” in the CM information 1 shown in FIG. 7 is detected, the new detailed information is called from the host computer to the area where the detailed information is stored, received via the modem 5, and as shown in FIG. The information is replaced with “detailed information F” and “detailed information G” (S17). That, CPU 1 of the updating means is of updating the detailed information based on the records in the table 3a in the hard disk 3 as provided number recording means. In this case, if necessary, it may update the C M information.
[0040]
Then return to the start.
[0041]
According to the karaoke apparatus A1 described above, even if the CM information is displayed when the user enjoys karaoke with the karaoke apparatus A1, the karaoke apparatus A1 may be flowed as it is unless particularly interested. If there is anything that is of particular interest among the displayed CM information, the user can request more detailed information with the remote controller or the input unit 5, and can satisfy the user's needs. .
[0042]
Furthermore, since information with low user needs is regularly updated with new information, it is possible to provide CM information that better meets the user needs of the karaoke apparatus over time.
[0043]
In addition, a present Example is not restricted to the structure mentioned above, A various aspect is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, in the present embodiment, a configuration is used in which a still image is displayed as CM information, but the CM information may be configured as a moving image corresponding to the MPEG standard, for example.
[0044]
In addition, for example, the genre (musical tone) of the requested karaoke data and the combination of the types of CM information to be reproduced may be varied. For example, when a karaoke song of a female vocalist is requested, CM information regarding cosmetics may be reproduced, for example, in the subsequent performance of the song.
[0045]
Further, in this embodiment, the CM information is displayed when the karaoke performance enters the follower. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, there is no request input for 10 seconds or more during the karaoke performance. It may be configured to display CM information when
[0046]
In the present embodiment has a displaying the C M information is not limited to the CM information may be, for example, a concert information or the like other service information.
[0047]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description, according to the karaoke apparatus of claim 1, in addition to the basic function of performing a karaoke performance, when a karaoke song sequel is started, the playback display means However, since the CM information stored in the CM information storage means is reproduced and displayed, the CM information can be provided to the user without a sense of incongruity. The CM information to be reproduced and displayed has contents corresponding to the genre of the karaoke song being played.
[0048]
Further, according to the karaoke apparatus of the second aspect , the user can see the CM information reproduced and displayed when the karaoke performance is started, and if the user wants to know more detailed information about the CM information, However, when the detailed CM information is requested by the detailed CM information requesting means, the detailed CM information corresponding to the previously reproduced and displayed CM information is reproduced and displayed, so that the CM information according to the needs of the user can be provided.
[0049]
Furthermore, according to the karaoke apparatus of claim 3, the needs of the user of the karaoke apparatus are recognized by confirming the record of the number of times of providing the CM information or the number of times of providing the detailed CM information made by the provided number recording means. Therefore, it is possible to provide a CM information providing service that better meets the needs of the user of the karaoke apparatus.
[0050]
According to the karaoke apparatus of the fourth aspect, since the updating means updates the contents of the first information or the second information based on the recording by the information provision number recording means, more appropriate timing can be obtained. Thus, it is possible to provide various information such as CM information that meets the user's needs.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a karaoke apparatus of an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a storage configuration of data in a hard disk.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a CM information reproducing operation in the karaoke apparatus.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a CM information reproducing operation in the karaoke apparatus.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing display contents on a display.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing display contents on a display.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a storage configuration of CM information in an external storage unit.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 CPU
2 Playback device 3 Hard disk 4 Operation panel A1 Karaoke device

Claims (4)

Karaoke data storage means for storing karaoke data including karaoke song performance data, genre data of the karaoke song, and posterior flag indicating that the karaoke song follower has started,
Performance means for reading out karaoke data stored in the karaoke data storage means and performing karaoke performance;
A display for displaying lyrics telop of karaoke songs;
CM information storage means for storing CM information in association with the genre data;
Reproduction display means for reproducing and displaying the CM information on the display unit;
During the performance of the karaoke song based on the karaoke data, the posterior flag detection for detecting that the performance of the karaoke song follower has been started by detecting the posterior flag from the read karaoke data. Means, and
Based on the genre data included in the karaoke data being played by the performance means, the playback display means may change the genre data to the genre data on the condition that the later performance flag detection means has detected the later performance flag. The karaoke apparatus is characterized in that CM information stored in association with each other is acquired from the CM information storage means, and when the follow-up of a karaoke song is started, reproduction display of the CM information is started on the display unit. The CM information storage means stores more detailed detailed CM information in association with the CM information,
Detailed CM information requesting means for requesting reproduction display of detailed CM information for the CM information via the operation panel after starting the reproduction display of the CM information by the reproduction display means;
Request detection means for detecting whether or not a request has been made by the detailed CM information request means;
On the condition that the request detection means detects that the request for the detailed CM information has been made, the reproduction display means stores the detailed CM information corresponding to the CM information reproduced and displayed previously in the CM information storage. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the karaoke apparatus is obtained from a means and reproduced and displayed on the display unit. 3. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a reproduction display number recording unit configured to record the number of times the CM information is reproduced and displayed or the detailed CM information is reproduced and displayed . 4. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising updating means for updating the contents of the CM information or the detailed CM information based on recording by the reproduction display number recording means .

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