JP4835601B2 - Karaoke communication system for karaoke, communication method for karaoke, remote control for karaoke - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a wireless communication system, a communication method, a remote control and the like using infrared and radio waves as media.

  Conventionally, various techniques for transmitting various information (for example, music selection information) to a karaoke apparatus (commander) using a remote controller have been proposed. As a remote control for karaoke, an infrared medium is generally used. However, as the amount of transmitted information increases, radio waves having a larger amount of information transmission than infrared (for example, IEEE802.11b) Wireless LANs based on standards such as are beginning to spread.

  Infrared rays have a property that communication cannot be performed if there is an obstacle between communication transmission paths. Therefore, when used in a karaoke box, a command signal (command signal) for controlling a karaoke apparatus using infrared rays has not reached another room. However, radio waves have a property of transmitting through some obstacles (for example, walls of rooms of general buildings). Therefore, when used in a karaoke box similar to a general building, a command signal (command signal) for controlling a karaoke device using radio waves may reach another room.

  Therefore, when radio waves are used as a communication medium for a remote controller in karaoke, it has become necessary to establish (correlate) with a commander corresponding to the signal receiving side from the remote controller. For example, when “remote controller A” is a remote controller for “commander (1) in room No. 1”, it is necessary to perform a close-up operation before use. As a result, even if the “commander (2) in room 2” receives a signal from “remote controller A”, it can discard the signal because it is not a command to the own device (see Patent Document 1 below). ).

JP 2006-78759 A

  While there is a karaoke box that employs a form in which a remote controller is permanently installed in each room, there is also a karaoke box that employs a form in which the remote controller is managed by a counter (reception) and lent to a user. In such a karaoke box, when the remote control is returned from the user, the counter (reception) cancels the sticking performed after the lending (for example, the receptionist at the counter receives the remote control and the commander). Reset it by turning off the power of. As a result, even if the next user uses the same remote controller, a new sticking operation is performed, and the commander in the other room is not controlled.

This point will be described with reference to FIGS.
Here, the cradle installed at the reception shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 is an adapter for charging the remote controller and releasing the sticking. The receptionist at the counter can charge the remote control by connecting to the remote control. Further, for example, the sticking is released by resetting by turning off the power. Furthermore, it is possible to perform sticking release (sticking release instruction signal transmission) to the commander via a LAN (for example, Ethernet (registered trademark)). Further, there may be a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a communication I / F, and a charging I / F (not shown).

In addition, the host stores karaoke music, distributes karaoke music to the commander, assigns an identification number (for example, a manufacturing number or an IP address) to each of the remote controller and the commander, and stores the identification number. It is a server.
Here, the host, the commander and the remote control are designed so that information can be exchanged via communication using a LAN using an IP address, for example, and an access point (not shown) may be used for wireless LAN communication between the remote control and the commander. is there.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state where the remote control at the reception is rented to the first room after being stuck and released. When this remote control is used in the first room, it does not function as a remote control unless a clinging operation is performed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 2, even if the radio wave output by the remote control in the first room reaches the commander 2 in the second room, the commander 2 discards the signal because it is not a command for the own machine. Therefore, the commander 2 does not react to the radio signal from the remote control in the first room, and no malfunction occurs.

  However, the remote control returned from room 1 is rented to the next user without performing the above-described sticking release operation, and the user uses room 2 to operate the remote control from room 2. When started, the previous connection (that is, the correspondence with the commander installed in room 1) has not been released, so the signal (command signal) from the remote control is received by the commander in the other room (room 1). There is a risk of being. For example, an operation signal for increasing the volume may be received by the commander in which the pasting of the other room (room 1) continues, and the volume of the karaoke apparatus in the other room (room 1) may increase.

  This point will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the remote control lent to the first room is returned to the reception and rented to the second room without being stuck at the reception. In this case, since the remote control lent to the second room has already been crushed, it functions as a remote control for operating the commander.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, when the remote control is operated in the second room, the radio signal is discarded assuming that the commander (2) is not its own, but reaches the commander (1) in the first room. In such a case, the signal is recognized as being a signal to the own device, and the operation is accepted. That is, a signal transmitted from the remote controller that has not been subjected to the sticking release operation causes a commander in another room to malfunction.

  In addition, there is a karaoke system having a function of managing singing history, scoring history, etc., automatically setting a singing environment (sound field etc.), etc. by registering (login) personal information to the commander. This login information is managed on the commander side and displayed on the remote control side. That is, the remote control functions as a browser for login information stored on the commander side.

In the karaoke system having the log-in function, when the communication between the remote controller and the commander is performed using radio waves as a medium, the following problems occur in addition to the above-described problems.
It is assumed that a user who has used a certain guest room moves to another room (for example, when joining a guest in another guest room or changing the guest room). At this time, the user may misunderstand that the login information is stored in the remote controller itself and move with the remote controller.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when a user who has used the first room moves to the second room with the remote control of the first room, the remote control of the first room is moved to the second room without releasing the clinging. It will be moved directly. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, when the remote control is operated in the second room, the radio signal is discarded because the commander (2) is not the one of the own machine, but the commander (1) in the first room. When it arrives, the commander (1) recognizes that it is a signal to its own device and accepts the operation. That is, a signal transmitted from the remote controller that has not been subjected to the sticking release operation causes a commander in another room to malfunction.
In addition, since the login information remains in the commander (1) of the first room, when karaoke is performed using the commander (2) in the second room, new login information is registered with the commander (2). There is a need.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, can prevent malfunction, and can move login information efficiently even if the user moves the guest room. An object is to provide a wireless communication system using infrared and radio waves as a medium.

  The invention according to claim 1, which is an aspect of the present invention, is a radio communication system for karaoke comprising a remote controller and a plurality of commanders, wherein the remote controller communicates with the commanders using infrared as a medium. A communication means, a second communication means for communicating with the commander using radio waves as a medium, a receiving means for receiving various instructions from a user, and a corresponding commander identification for storing an identification number of a corresponding commander associated with the own device A remote control identification number storage means for storing the remote control identification number of the remote control apparatus, and a control means for performing various controls, wherein the commander communicates with the remote control using infrared as a medium. 1 communication means, second communication means for communicating with the remote control using radio waves as a medium, and own machine commander identification number storage for storing own commander identification number A login information storage means for storing login information, and a control means for performing various controls. In a state where the remote controller and the commander are associated with each other, the control means of the remote controller When the operation is accepted, a first remote control signal including the remote control identification number of the own device is transmitted to the corresponding commander using the first communication means, and the control means of the commander sends the first remote control signal to the corresponding commander. When received, the second communication means is used to transmit a first commander signal including the commander identification number of the own device, and when the control means of the remote controller receives the first commander signal, the first commander signal is transmitted. The commander identification number included in the signal is compared with the corresponding commander identification number. If the commander identification number does not match, the control means of the remote controller Login information stored in the login information storage means when the requester receives the request signal, and transmits a request signal for requesting login information to the commander having the controller identification number. Is transmitted to the remote controller, and the control means of the remote controller displays the received login information, selects login information to be moved, and the selected login information is sent from the commander having the corresponding commander identification number to the first The commander is moved to the commander having the commander identification number included in the commander signal based on a predetermined procedure, and the control unit of the remote controller deletes the login information and cancels the association with the commander having the corresponding commander identification number. A third remote control signal including an instructing instruction signal is transmitted, and the corresponding commander identification number storage means And canceling the association with the commander, and when receiving the third remote control signal, the commander control means deletes the stored login information and cancels the association. Features.

  The invention according to claim 2 which is an aspect of the present invention is the radio communication system for karaoke according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined procedure is performed by the control means of the remote control to the commander having the corresponding commander identification number. On the other hand, a movement instruction signal for moving the selected login information to the commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal is transmitted, and the control means of the commander receives the movement instruction signal. In this case, the instructed login information is transmitted to the destination commander included in the movement instruction signal.

  The invention according to claim 3 which is one aspect of the present invention is the radio communication system for karaoke according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined procedure includes the control means of the remote controller included in the first commander signal The selected login information is transmitted to a commander having a commander identification number.

  The invention according to claim 4, which is an aspect of the present invention, is a karaoke communication method in a karaoke wireless communication system including a remote controller and a plurality of commanders, wherein the remote controller uses infrared as a medium and the commander. A first communication means for communicating, a second communication means for communicating with the commander using radio waves as a medium, a corresponding commander identification number storage means for storing an identification number of a corresponding commander associated with the own apparatus, Own commander remote control identification number storage means for storing the remote control identification number of the machine, wherein the commander communicates with the remote control using radio waves as a first communication means for communicating with the remote control using infrared as a medium. Second communication means for performing the operation, own commander identification number storage means for storing the commander identification number of the own apparatus, and login information for storing login information Storage means, and in a state where the remote control and the commander are associated with each other, the remote control uses the first communication means to accept the operation from the user and When the first remote control signal including the remote control identification number of the own device is transmitted and the commander receives the first remote control signal, the first commander including the commander identification number of the own device is transmitted using the second communication means. When the first remote controller receives the first commander signal, the remote controller compares the commander identification number included in the first commander signal with the corresponding commander identification number. The remote control transmits a request signal for requesting login information to the commander having the corresponding commander identification number, and the commander The login information stored in the login information storage means is transmitted to the remote controller, and the remote controller displays the received login information and selects the login information to be moved. The log-in information is moved from the commander having the corresponding commander identification number to the commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal based on a predetermined procedure, and the remote controller is operated by the commander having the corresponding commander identification number. In response, the third remote control signal including an instruction signal for instructing the deletion of the login information and the cancellation of the association is transmitted, the contents of the corresponding commander identification number storage means are erased, the association with the commander is canceled, When the commander receives the third remote control signal, it erases the stored login information, The association is canceled.

  The invention according to claim 5, which is an aspect of the present invention, is the radio communication method for karaoke according to claim 4, wherein the predetermined procedure is performed by the remote controller with respect to the commander having the corresponding commander identification number. A movement instruction signal for moving the selected login information to the commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal is transmitted, and the movement is performed when the commander receives the movement instruction signal. It is characterized in that the instructed login information is transmitted to the destination commander included in the instruction signal.

  The invention according to claim 6, which is an aspect of the present invention, is the radio communication method for karaoke according to claim 4, wherein the predetermined procedure includes the commander identification number included in the first commander signal. The selected log-in information is transmitted to a commander having.

  The invention according to claim 7, which is one aspect of the present invention, is a karaoke remote control capable of communicating with a commander, the first communication means for communicating with the commander using infrared as a medium, and the commander using radio waves as a medium; Second communication means for performing communication, accepting means for receiving various instructions from the user, corresponding commander identification number storage means for storing the identification number of the corresponding commander associated with the own apparatus, and remote control identification number of the own apparatus The remote control identification number storage means for storing the remote control and the control means for performing various controls, and in a state where the remote control and the commander are associated with each other, the control means accepts an operation from a user. At this time, the first communication means is used to transmit a first remote control signal including the remote control identification number of the own device to the corresponding commander, thereby identifying the commander of the transmission source. When the first commander signal is received, the commander identification number included in the first commander signal is compared with the corresponding commander identification number. A request signal for requesting login information is transmitted to the commander having the number, the login information transmitted from the commander is received, the received login information is displayed, the login information to be moved is selected, and the selection is performed. The logged-in information is transferred from the commander having the corresponding commander identification number to the commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal based on a predetermined procedure, and the control means An instruction signal to instruct the commander who has And transmitting a third remote control signal including, to erase the contents of the corresponding commander identification number storage unit, and cancels the correspondence between the commander.

  The invention according to claim 8 which is an aspect of the present invention is the remote controller for karaoke according to claim 7, wherein the predetermined means performs the selection on the commander having the corresponding commander identification number. Transmitting a movement instruction signal for moving the logged-in information to the commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal.

  The invention according to claim 9 which is one aspect of the present invention is the remote controller for karaoke according to claim 7, wherein the predetermined means is configured such that the control means uses the commander identification number included in the first commander signal. The selected log-in information is transmitted to a commander having the commander.

  According to the present invention, the commander of the transmission destination is authenticated by using infrared communication, and when the authentication cannot be performed, the association between the remote controller and the commander is canceled, so that the malfunction of the commander can be prevented. In addition, when the authentication cannot be performed, the login information selected by the user can be moved efficiently.

  A karaoke communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 7 is an example of a system configuration. As shown in FIG. 7, the karaoke communication system includes a remote controller 1 and a commander 2. A plurality of remote controllers 1 may be configured to be able to communicate with the commander 2.

  The remote controller 1 basically includes an infrared communication I / F 11, a radio wave communication I / F 12, a CPU 13, a ROM 14, a RAM 15, a display unit 16, and an operation unit 17.

  The commander 2 basically includes an infrared communication I / F 21, a radio wave communication I / F 22, a CPU 23, a ROM 24, a RAM 25, an auxiliary storage unit 26, and a video / audio reproduction unit 27.

  The infrared communication I / F 11 and the infrared I / F 21 are interfaces for allowing the remote controller 1 and the commander 2 to perform wireless communication using infrared as a medium (hereinafter referred to as “infrared communication”). In the present embodiment, for example, the remote controller 1 is used to transmit the identification number of the remote controller 1 to the commander 2.

The radio wave communication I / F 12 and the radio wave I / F 22 are interfaces through which the remote controller 1 and the commander 2 perform radio communication using radio waves as a medium (hereinafter referred to as “radio wave communication”). In the present embodiment, the radio wave communication is used for transmitting an operation instruction signal of the commander 2 from the remote controller 1 to the commander 2. The radio wave communication is used for transmitting various signals from the commander 2 to the remote controller 1. Information may be transmitted and received via an access point (not shown).
Further, by using the radio communication I / F 12 and the radio communication I / F 22, various information can be transmitted and received with a host (not shown).

  Here, when each remote controller 1 and commander 2 are connected by Ethernet (registered trademark) or the like, a unique IP address is assigned to each device. Further, the IP address can be calculated based on an identification number described later and a predetermined generation formula.

  The CPU 13 and CPU 23 execute various programs including programs necessary for realizing the present invention. The ROM 14 and ROM 24 store various data including information necessary for realizing the present invention. The RAM 15 and RAM 25 temporarily store various data including information necessary for realizing the present invention.

The remote controller 1 is provided with a display unit 16. The display unit 16 displays various information including information necessary for realizing the present invention.
The remote controller 1 is provided with an operation unit 17. The operation unit 17 may be realized as a touch panel on the surface of the display unit 16.

The remote controller 1 uses a part of the RAM 15 as a corresponding commander identification number storage unit and a clasp state flag storage unit. The corresponding commander identification number storage unit stores the identification numbers of the commanders for which the pasting is established (in the pasted state).
The clasp state flag storage unit stores a flag indicating a clasp state. For example, when the flag is “1”, it indicates that it is in a stuck state (it is in a stuck relationship with any commander), and when the flag is “0”, the stuck is released ( It may be configured to indicate that none of the commanders are attached to each other. The correspondence between the flag value and the clasp state can be set as appropriate.

Further, it may be configured to discriminate the stuck state without using the stuck state flag. That is, when the commander identification number is stored in the corresponding commander identification number storage unit, it is determined that the commander identification number is in a stuck state, and when the commander identification number is not stored (cleared), It can also be determined that the attachment has been released. In such an embodiment, it is not necessary to use the clasp state flag storage unit.
In the following, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on a configuration using a clasp state flag storage unit. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and a clasp state flag is described. A configuration not using a storage unit is also included.

  The commander 2 is provided with auxiliary storage means 26. The auxiliary storage means 26 stores, for example, audio data and video data necessary for music playback. In addition, application data such as a game is stored.

  The commander 2 is provided with video / audio reproduction means 27. The video / audio reproduction means 27 performs reproduction of music and reproduction of video. It is also possible to perform streaming playback based on data transmitted from a host (not shown).

  Also, voice input means (such as a microphone) and video display means (such as a display) (not shown) are connected to the commander 2. The commander 2 may have a scoring function.

The commander 2 uses a part of the RAM 25 as a corresponding remote control identification number storage unit and a clasp state flag storage unit. The corresponding remote control identification number storage unit stores the identification number of the remote control that has been established (in the attached state).
The clasp state flag storage unit stores a flag indicating a clasp state. For example, when the flag is “1”, it indicates that it is in a stuck state (it is in a stuck relationship with any remote controller), and when the flag is “0”, the stuck state is released ( It may be configured to indicate that none of the remote controllers are in a state of being attached. The correspondence between the flag value and the clasp state can be set as appropriate.

Further, it may be configured to discriminate the stuck state without using the stuck state flag. That is, if the remote control identification number is stored in the corresponding remote control identification number storage unit, it is determined that the remote control identification number is in a stuck state. If the remote control identification number is not stored (cleared), the remote control identification number is stored. It can also be determined that the attachment has been released. In such an embodiment, it is not necessary to use the clasp state flag storage unit.
In the following, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on a configuration using a clasp state flag storage unit. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and a clasp state flag is described. A configuration not using a storage unit is also included.

  The commander 2 uses a partial area of the RAM 25 as a login information storage unit. The login information storage unit stores user login information. The login information can be registered using the remote controller 1. Moreover, you may comprise so that the singer information previously memorize | stored in the external singer information database connected via a communication network may be downloaded to a login information storage part.

Here, the login information includes a user ID, a nickname, singing information, and personal information.
The user ID is information used by the commander 2 or the like to identify the user. The nickname is information corresponding to a user ID displayed on the remote controller 1 or a video display means (not shown). The nickname is information for making it easy for the user to identify each individual.
Singing information is setting information such as microphone tone and microphone echo, and is used as voice input setting information during karaoke singing.
The personal information includes date of birth, sex, loudness, and the like, and is user-specific information used for scoring and events.

  The contents of the nickname, singing information, and personal information can be changed as appropriate by the user. In order to prevent fraud by a third party, a password is stored for each user ID.

  As described above, since the login information is stored in the login information storage unit of the commander to be used, when the user moves the guest room (that is, changes the commander to be used), the login is moved to the commander of the moved guest room. Or login information must be registered again with the commander in the moved room.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment which is an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
First, information transmitted and received between the remote controller 1 and the commander 2 in the clinging operation and various operations will be described.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of information transmitted / received between the remote controller 1 and the commander 2.
When the remote controller 1 is instructed to attach (1), the remote controller 1 transmits the identification number of the remote controller 1 by infrared communication (2).

  The commander 2 that has received the identification number from the remote controller 1 transmits a signal composed of the received identification number of the remote controller 1 and the identification number of the commander 2 by radio wave communication (3). At this time, the commander 2 may transmit the signal by broadcast communication.

The remote controller 1 that has received the signal from the commander 2 stores the identification number of the commander 2 included in the received signal in the corresponding commander identification number storage unit (4). Further, at the same time as storing in the corresponding commander identification number storage unit, the flag value in the clasp state flag storage unit is rewritten to a value (for example, “1”) indicating that it is in the clumping state.
By the processes (1) to (4), the connection between the remote controller 1 and the commander 2 is completed.

(Information that is sent and received when the connection is normal)
After a process related to the pasting, when a user performs a predetermined operation (music request, volume adjustment, etc.) on the remote controller 1 (5), after temporarily storing information on the predetermined operation, the remote controller 1 Then, the identification number of the remote controller 1 is transmitted by infrared communication (6).

  The commander 2 that has received the identification number from the remote controller 1 transmits the received identification number of the remote controller 1 and the identification number of the commander 2 by radio wave communication (7).

  The remote controller 1 that has received the signal from the commander 2 compares the identification number of the commander 2 included in the received signal with the identification number stored in (4) above. Based on this comparison, it is determined whether or not the commander 2 attached to the remote controller 1 matches the commander 2 that has received the infrared signal from the remote controller 1. That is, it is determined whether or not the remote controller 1 is normally connected to the commander 2 in the same room.

  If it is determined in (8) that the normal connection is made, the remote controller 1 transmits an operation signal corresponding to the operation received in (5) to the commander 2 by radio wave communication ( 9).

  The commander 2 that has received the operation signal executes processing based on the operation signal (10).

  The processes (5) to (10) are repeatedly performed every time a predetermined operation is performed on the remote controller 1 by the user.

(Information sent and received when there is no normal connection)
A description will be given of information transmitted and received between the remote controller 1 and the commander 2 when it is determined in (8) that the comparison results do not match (when it is determined that there is no normal connection).
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of information transmitted / received between the remote controller 1 and the commander 2 when normal connection is not performed. If it is determined in (8) that the normal connection is not made, the following processes (11) to (21) are performed instead of the above (9) and (10). In the example shown in FIG. 9, the commander identification number of the commander A is stored in the corresponding commander identification number storage unit of the remote controller 1 (that is, the commander A is connected to the commander A). It is assumed that the infrared signal (2) is transmitted (that is, the remote controller 1 and the commander B exist in the same room).

The remote controller 1 transmits a login information request signal for requesting login information stored in the commander A to the commander A (that is, the commander in the current state) using radio wave communication (11). ).
When receiving the login request signal, the commander A transmits the login information stored in the login information storage means to the remote controller 1 (12).

The remote controller 1 displays a part of the received login information (for example, a nickname). The nickname is displayed in a state where the user can select it. A message for prompting selection of login information to be moved may be displayed. In this state, the user selects login information to be moved. Note that the user ID may be displayed instead of the nickname.
When the remote controller 1 receives an instruction to move login information from the user (13), the remote controller 1 transmits a login information movement instruction signal instructing movement of the login information to the commander A using radio wave communication (14). The login information movement instruction signal includes information for identifying the login information selected in (13) and the commander identification number of the movement destination. The commander identification number of the movement destination is the identification number of the commander received in (7) above (in the example of FIG. 9, the identification number of the commander B).

When receiving the login information movement instruction signal, the commander A transmits the login information included in the signal to the commander (commander B in the example of FIG. 9) corresponding to the commander identification number included in the signal. (15).
When receiving the login information, the commander B stores the login information in the login information storage unit of the commander B (16).

The remote controller 1 transmits to the commander A a login information deletion instruction signal for instructing deletion of login information using radio wave communication (17).
When receiving the login information deletion instruction signal, the commander A deletes the login information stored in the login information storage unit (18).

The remote controller 1 transmits to the commander A a sticking release instruction signal for instructing the sticking release using radio wave communication (19).
When the commander A receives the clinging release instruction signal, the commander A sets the flag stored in the clinging state flag storage unit to a value (for example, “0”) indicating the clinging cancellation. Also, the contents of the corresponding remote control identification number storage unit are cleared.

  The remote controller 1 cancels the state of being attached to the commander A. Specifically, the flag stored in the clasp state flag storage unit is set to a value (for example, “0”) indicating clasp release. Also, the contents of the corresponding commander identification number storage unit are cleared.

  According to the above-described processing, the commander of the transmission destination is authenticated using infrared communication, and when the authentication cannot be performed, the association between the remote controller and the commander is canceled, so that the malfunction of the commander can be prevented. In addition, when the authentication cannot be performed, the login information selected by the user can be moved efficiently.

(Processing on the remote control side)
Next, details of processing on the remote control side will be described.
10 to 12 are flowcharts of processing on the remote control side. A program for executing this processing is executed by the CPU 13 of the remote controller 1.
First, in S1, a start screen is displayed on the display unit 16. On the start screen, a message such as “Please point the remote control at the commander and press the start button” is displayed.
Thereafter, the process proceeds to S2.

  It waits in S2 until the start button is pressed. When the operation unit 17 is realized by a touch panel, a start button may be provided in a predetermined area of the touch panel. A physical button may be provided in a predetermined area of the remote controller 1.

When the start button is pressed (S2: YES), the process proceeds to S3.
In S3, the remote control identification number of the remote controller 1 is transmitted by infrared communication. The manufacturing serial number of the remote control 1 may be used as the remote control identification number. Further, a remote control identification number determined by a host (not shown) may be used. The remote control identification number transmitted in S3 is received by the commander 2 existing around the remote control 1.
Thereafter, the process proceeds to S4.

  It waits in S4 until it receives a radio signal addressed to its own device (remote controller 1). Here, when the standby time in S4 exceeds a predetermined time, it may be configured that the infrared signal (remote control identification number) cannot be transmitted to the surrounding commanders and the process returns to S2.

  If a radio signal addressed to the device itself is received (S4: YES), the process proceeds to S5. Here, the received radio wave signal is transmitted from the commander 2 that has received the infrared signal. Further, the radio signal includes the remote control identification number received by the commander 2 and the commander identification number of the commander 2.

In S5, the commander identification number included in the received radio signal is stored in the RAM 15 (corresponding commander identification number storage unit). In addition, the flag value in the clasp state flag storage unit is rewritten to a value (for example, “1”) indicating that it is in the clasp state. As a result, the remote controller 1 is connected to the commander 2 having the commander identification number.
Thereafter, the process proceeds to S6.

  In S6, an operation menu is displayed on the display unit 16. On the operation menu, it is possible to search for music, present information such as requests, games, news, and order food and drink. It is also possible to perform operations such as fast-forwarding the music being played and adjusting the volume.

  It waits in S7 (FIG. 11) until operation is performed.

  When the operation is performed (S7: YES), the process proceeds to S8. In S8, the remote control identification number of the remote control 1 is transmitted by infrared communication. Further, information regarding the operation content operated in S7 is stored in the RAM 15.

  It waits in S9 until it receives a radio signal addressed to its own device (remote controller 1). Here, when the standby time in S9 exceeds a predetermined time, it may be configured that the infrared signal (remote control identification number) cannot be transmitted to the surrounding commanders and the process returns to S7.

  If a radio signal addressed to the device itself is received (S9: YES), the process proceeds to S10. Here, the received radio wave signal is transmitted from the commander 2 that has received the infrared signal. Further, the radio signal includes the remote control identification number received by the commander 2 and the commander identification number of the commander 2.

In S10, a commander identification number included in the received radio signal is acquired. The acquired commander identification number is stored in the RAM 15 (corresponding commander identification number storage unit).
Thereafter, the process proceeds to S11.

  In S11, it is determined whether or not the identification number stored in S5 (that is, the identification number of the commander 2 attached to the remote controller 1) matches the identification number acquired in S10. That is, it is determined whether or not the commander 2 that has been attached matches the commander 2 that has received the commander identification number transmitted in S8. This process is for authenticating the commander 2 that transmits an operation signal corresponding to the operation content operated in S7.

If the identification numbers match (S11: YES), it is determined that the connection is normal and the process proceeds to S12.
In S12, an operation signal corresponding to the operation content operated in S7 is transmitted by radio wave communication to the commander 2 having a close relationship. A remote control identification number may be added to the operation signal.

On the other hand, if the identification numbers do not match (S11: NO), it is determined that the connection is not normal and the process proceeds to S13 (FIG. 12).
In S13, a login information request signal indicating a request for login information possessed by the commander 2 is sent to the commander 2 corresponding to the identification number stored in S5 (that is, the commander 2 in a state of being connected to the remote controller 1). Send by radio communication.

  In S <b> 14, it is determined whether or not the commander 2 that is currently in the stuck state has login information. This determination is made based on the signal transmitted from the commander 2 in response to the login information request signal transmitted in S13. That is, when the login information is received from the commander 2, the condition determination in S14 is “YES”. If the information indicating that the login information is not stored is received from the commander 2, the condition determination in S14 is “NO”.

  If it is determined in S14 that there is no login information (S14: NO), the process proceeds to S17. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is login information (S14: YES), the process proceeds to S15.

  In S15, a part (for example, nickname) of the received login information is displayed. When login information to be moved is selected, a password (included in the login information) associated with the nickname is requested. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a third party or the like from moving login information illegally. When an instruction to move login information to be moved is received, the process proceeds to S16.

  In S16, a login information movement instruction signal for instructing movement of login information to the commander 2 corresponding to the identification number stored in S5 (that is, the commander 2 in a state of being connected to the remote controller 1) is transmitted using radio wave communication. Send. Here, the login information movement instruction signal includes information for specifying a commander as a movement destination and information for specifying login information to be moved.

In step S17, a login information deletion instruction signal for instructing the commander 2 corresponding to the identification number stored in step S5 (that is, the commander 2 in a state of being connected to the remote controller 1) to delete the login information is transmitted using radio wave communication. Send.
In S18, a sticking release instruction signal for instructing the sticking release is transmitted to the commander 2 corresponding to the identification number stored in S5 (that is, the commander 2 in the sticking state with the remote controller 1) using radio wave communication. To do.
In S19, the content of the corresponding commander identification number storage unit is cleared, and the content of the clinging information storage unit is cleared. As a result, the clinch release is completed.
Thereafter, the process returns to S1. That is, the user is instructed to perform an operation for performing a new connection.

(Processing on the commander side)
Next, details of processing on the commander side will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of processing on the commander side. A program for executing this processing is executed by the CPU 23 of the commander 2. This process is repeatedly executed while the commander 2 is activated.

  First, in S21, it is determined whether or not the remote control identification number has been received by infrared communication. When the remote controller identification number transmitted by the remote controller 1 in the process of S3 or S8 is received, the condition determination in S21 is “YES”. Here, the commander 2 that has received the remote control identification number is the remote control identification signal transmitted in the process of S3 (sticking operation process) or the remote control identification transmitted in the process of S8 (commander authentication process). I don't know if it's a signal.

  If it is determined that the remote control identification number has been received by infrared communication (S21: YES), the process proceeds to S22. On the other hand, if it is determined that the remote control identification number has not been received by infrared communication (S21: NO), the process proceeds to S23.

  In S22, the commander identification number of the own device (commander 2) is transmitted by radio wave communication. At this time, the commander identification number may be transmitted by broadcast communication. Further, the received remote control identification number may be transmitted together.

  In S23, it is determined whether or not an operation signal corresponding to the user's operation is received by radio wave communication. When the signal transmitted from the remote controller 1 is received in the process of S12, the condition determination in S23 is “YES”.

When it is determined that the operation signal corresponding to the user's operation is received by radio wave communication (S23: YES), the process proceeds to S24.
In S24, processing based on the received operation signal is executed. At this time, for example, various processes such as music search, request, game execution, presentation of predetermined information, food and drink order, and the like are executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation signal corresponding to the user's operation is not received by radio wave communication (S23: NO), the process proceeds to S25.
In S25, it is determined whether or not a movement instruction signal for instructing movement of login information is received by radio wave communication. When the signal transmitted from the remote controller 1 is received in the process of S16, the condition determination in S25 is “YES”.

When it is determined that the movement instruction signal is received by radio wave communication (S25: YES), the process proceeds to S26.
In S26, the instructed login information is transmitted to the instructed commander based on the movement instruction signal.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the movement instruction signal is not received by radio wave communication (S25: NO), the process proceeds to S27.
In S27, it is determined whether or not a login information deletion instruction signal for instructing deletion of login information is received by radio wave communication. When the signal transmitted from the remote controller 1 is received in the process of S17, the condition determination in S27 is “YES”.

When it is determined that the login information deletion instruction signal has been received by radio wave communication (S27: YES), the process proceeds to S28.
In S28, the contents of the login information storage unit are cleared.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the login information deletion instruction signal is not received by radio wave communication (S27: NO), the process proceeds to S29.
In S29, it is determined whether or not a clinging release instruction signal for instructing clinging cancellation is received by radio wave communication. When the signal transmitted from the remote controller 1 is received in the process of S18, the condition determination in S29 is “YES”.

When it is determined that the clinch release instruction signal has been received by radio wave communication (S29: YES), the process proceeds to S30.
In S30, the value of the clinging state flag storage unit is set to a value (for example, “0”) indicating that clinging is released. Also, the contents of the corresponding remote control identification number storage unit are cleared.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the clinch release instruction signal has not been received by radio wave communication (S29: NO), the process returns to S21.

  According to the first embodiment described above, the commander of the transmission destination is authenticated by using infrared communication, and when the authentication cannot be performed, the association between the remote control and the commander is canceled, so that the malfunction of the commander can be prevented. it can. In addition, when the authentication cannot be performed, the login information selected by the user can be moved efficiently.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, login information is directly moved between commanders. However, in the present invention, the movement path of login information is not limited to this, and the movement path of login information may be any. For example, the login information may be directly transmitted from the remote controller 1 to the commander 2.
A second embodiment which is an embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment has a configuration for directly transmitting login information.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of information transmitted and received between the remote controller 1 and the commander 2 when the normal connection is not made in the second embodiment. If it is determined in (8) in FIG. 8 that the normal connection is not made, the processes in (11) to (20) in FIG. 14 are performed instead of (9) and (10) in FIG. Is done. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the commander identification number of commander A is stored in the corresponding commander identification number storage unit of remote controller 1 (that is, the commander A is connected to commander A). It is assumed that the infrared signal (2) is transmitted (that is, the remote controller 1 and the commander B exist in the same room).

In the second embodiment, when receiving a movement instruction (13), the remote controller 1 moves the selected login information to the commander B (14).
The process of the remote controller 1 is the same as the process of FIGS. 10 to 12 except that a process of “sending login information to be moved selected by the user to the commander B” is performed instead of S16 of FIG. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

  According to the second embodiment described above, the commander of the transmission destination is authenticated using infrared communication, and when the authentication cannot be performed, the association between the remote control and the commander is canceled, so that it is possible to prevent the commander from malfunctioning. it can. In addition, when the authentication cannot be performed, the login information selected by the user can be moved efficiently.

[Third Embodiment]
In the second embodiment described above, the login information selected by the user is moved without confirming the validity of the login information received from the commander (information transmitted and received in (12) of FIG. 14). Here, for the login information, some error (for example, when the Ethernet (registered trademark) is connected to an external network via a router, the login information is falsified by hacking the commander A from the outside, For example, a data error during transmission from the commander to the remote controller may occur. At this time, if login information in which an error has occurred is transferred to a new commander, the commander malfunctions.
The third embodiment, which is one embodiment of the present invention described below, takes this point into consideration.

  Details of the third embodiment will be described below. In the third embodiment, the login information is stored in the remote controller 1 (for example, the RAM 15). This login information is input using the remote controller 1 when registering login information to the commander. In addition, it is assumed that a program for executing processing of a flowchart described later is stored in a predetermined storage area (ROM 14 or the like) of the remote controller 1. This program is executed by the CPU 13. In addition, every time login information is registered in the commander, the login information of the remote controller 1 is also registered (updated).

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of information transmitted / received between the remote controller 1 and the commander 2 when normal connection is not performed in the third embodiment. When it is determined in (8) of FIG. 8 that the normal connection is not made, the processing of (11) to (23) of FIG. 15 is performed instead of (9) and (10) of FIG. Is done. In the example shown in FIG. 15, the commander identification number of the commander A is stored in the corresponding commander identification number storage unit of the remote controller 1 (that is, the commander A is connected to the commander A). It is assumed that the infrared signal (2) is transmitted (that is, the remote controller 1 and the commander B exist in the same room).

  The processes of (11) to (13), (15), (16), and (19) to (23) in FIG. 15 are performed in the above-described processes (11) to (13), (14), and (15) in FIG. , (16) to (20), the description is omitted.

  In the third embodiment, after receiving the movement instruction, it is determined whether or not the login information transmitted from the commander A matches the login information stored in the remote controller 1 (14). Note that the process (14) may be performed in parallel with the process (13), or may be performed before the process (13).

  If no error has occurred in the login information stored in the commander A, and no error has occurred during transmission to the remote controller 1, the login information matches in the process of (14). Further, when any error occurs in the login information, the login information does not match.

If it is determined that the login information matches (that is, the received login information is correct), the login information is transmitted to the commander B (15).
If it is determined that the login information does not match (that is, the received login information is incorrect), a message indicating an error or the like is displayed on the display unit 16 of the remote controller 1 (17). Further, an error notification signal for notifying the error is transmitted to the commander A (18). Also, login information is not transmitted to the commander B.

  FIG. 16 shows part of the processing executed on the remote control side in the third embodiment. Each process of FIG.10 and FIG.11 mentioned above is performed similarly also in 3rd Embodiment. However, if “NO” is determined in the condition determination of S11 of FIG. 11, the process of the flowchart (2 ′) shown in FIG. 16 is executed. That is, the process of the flowchart shown in FIG. 16 is executed instead of the process of the flowchart shown in FIG.

The processes in S41 to S43 and S48 to S50 in FIG. 16 are the same as the processes in S13 to S15 and S17 to S19 in FIG.
In S44 of FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the login information received in S42 and the login information stored in the remote controller 1 match. At this time, when a plurality of pieces of login information are stored in the remote controller 1, “NO” may be determined if at least one piece of login information does not match. As a result, even if an error has occurred in a part of the login information stored in the remote controller 1, error processing is executed, and malfunction of the commander can be prevented.

  If it is determined in S44 that the login information matches (S44: YES), the process proceeds to S45. In S45, the log-in information to be moved selected by the user is transmitted to the new destination commander. The login information transmitted in S45 is information whose validity has been confirmed.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the login information does not match (S44: NO), the process proceeds to S46.
In S46, a message indicating an error is displayed on the display unit 16 of the remote controller 1. In S47, an error notification signal for notifying the error is transmitted to the commander that transmitted the login information received in S42. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S48.

  According to the third embodiment described above, the commander of the transmission destination is authenticated by using infrared communication, and when the authentication cannot be performed, the association between the remote control and the commander is released, so that the malfunction of the commander can be prevented. it can. Further, when the authentication cannot be performed, the login information selected by the user can be moved to a new attachment destination commander after confirming the validity of the login information. Thereby, the malfunction of the commander can be further prevented.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  Further, each flowchart described above is merely an example, and the processing may be realized by another flowchart as long as a result equivalent to the processing of each flowchart can be obtained.

  The present invention can also be realized as a processing method for the above-described karaoke remote control, a communication method for karaoke and / or a program for realizing the processing method for the karaoke remote control, and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

It is the figure which showed a mode that the remote control in a reception desk was lent out to the 1st room, after being stuck and cancelled | released. It is the figure which showed a mode that the remote control in the 1st room could control only the commander of the 1st room. It is the figure which showed a mode that the remote control lent out to the No. 1 room was returned to the reception and lent out to the No. 2 room without being stuck at the reception. It is the figure which showed a mode that the remote control in the 2nd room would control the commander of the 1st room. It is the figure which showed a mode that the remote control in the 1st room was directly taken out (moved) to the 2nd room. It is the figure which showed a mode that the remote control in the 2nd room would control the commander of the 1st room. It is the figure which showed an example of the system configuration. It is the figure shown about the information transmitted / received between a remote control and a commander. It is the figure shown about the information transmitted / received between a remote control and a commander. It is a flowchart of the process by the side of a remote control. It is a flowchart of the process by the side of a remote control. It is a flowchart of the process by the side of a remote control. It is a flowchart of the process by the commander side. It is the figure shown about the information transmitted / received between a remote control and a commander. It is the figure shown about the information transmitted / received between a remote control and a commander. It is a flowchart of the process by the side of a remote control.

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Claims (9)

A wireless communication system for karaoke composed of a remote control and a plurality of commanders,
The remote control is
First communication means for communicating with the commander using infrared as a medium;
Second communication means for communicating with the commander using radio waves as a medium;
Receiving means for receiving various instructions from the user;
Corresponding commander identification number storage means for storing the identification number of the corresponding commander associated with the own machine;
Own machine remote control identification number storage means for storing the remote control identification number of the own machine;
Control means for performing various controls;
With
The commander
First communication means for communicating with the remote control using infrared as a medium;
Second communication means for communicating with the remote control using radio waves as a medium;
Own commander identification number storage means for storing the own commander identification number;
Login information storage means for storing login information;
Control means for performing various controls;
With
In a state where the remote control and the commander are associated with each other,
When the control means of the remote controller accepts an operation from a user, the first communication means is used to transmit a first remote control signal including the remote control identification number of the own machine to the corresponding commander,
When the commander control means receives the first remote control signal, the commander control means transmits a first commander signal including a commander identification number of the own machine using a second communication means,
When the control unit of the remote controller receives the first commander signal, it compares the commander identification number included in the first commander signal with the corresponding commander identification number,
In a mismatched state,
The control means of the remote control transmits a request signal for requesting login information to the commander having the corresponding commander identification number,
When the control unit of the commander receives the request signal, it transmits the login information stored in the login information storage unit to the remote control,
The control means of the remote control is
Displays the received login information,
Select the login information to move,
The selected login information is moved from a commander having the corresponding commander identification number to a commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal based on a predetermined procedure.
The control means of the remote control is
A third remote control signal including an instruction signal for instructing deletion of the login information and cancellation of the association to the commander having the corresponding commander identification number;
Delete the contents of the corresponding commander identification number storage means,
Cancel the association with the commander,
When the commander control means receives the third remote control signal, the commander control means deletes the stored login information and cancels the association.
A wireless communication system for karaoke characterized by the above. The predetermined procedure is:
The control means of the remote controller sends a movement instruction signal for moving the selected login information to the commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal for the commander having the corresponding commander identification number. Send
When the commander control means receives the movement instruction signal, it transmits the instructed login information to the movement destination commander included in the movement instruction signal.
The karaoke radio communication system according to claim 1, comprising: The predetermined procedure is:
The control means of the remote control transmits the selected login information to the commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal;
The karaoke radio communication system according to claim 1, comprising: A communication method for karaoke in a wireless communication system for karaoke composed of a remote controller and a plurality of commanders,
The remote control is
First communication means for communicating with the commander using infrared as a medium;
Second communication means for communicating with the commander using radio waves as a medium;
Corresponding commander identification number storage means for storing the identification number of the corresponding commander associated with the own machine;
Own machine remote control identification number storage means for storing the remote control identification number of the own machine;
With
The commander
First communication means for communicating with the remote control using infrared as a medium;
Second communication means for communicating with the remote control using radio waves as a medium;
Own commander identification number storage means for storing the own commander identification number;
Login information storage means for storing login information;
With
In a state where the remote control and the commander are associated with each other,
When the remote controller accepts an operation from a user, the remote controller transmits a first remote control signal including the remote control identification number of the own machine to the corresponding commander using the first communication means.
When the commander receives the first remote control signal, the commander transmits a first commander signal including a commander identification number of the own device using a second communication means,
The remote controller, when receiving the first commander signal, compares the commander identification number included in the first commander signal with the corresponding commander identification number;
In a mismatched state,
The remote control transmits a request signal for requesting login information to a commander having the corresponding commander identification number;
When the commander receives the request signal, the commander transmits login information stored in the login information storage means to the remote control,
The remote control is
Displays the received login information,
Select the login information to move,
The selected login information is moved from a commander having the corresponding commander identification number to a commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal based on a predetermined procedure.
The remote control is
A third remote control signal including an instruction signal for instructing deletion of the login information and cancellation of the association to the commander having the corresponding commander identification number;
Delete the contents of the corresponding commander identification number storage means,
Cancel the association with the commander,
When the commander receives the third remote control signal, it erases the stored login information and cancels the association.
A communication method for karaoke characterized by the above. The predetermined procedure is:
The remote control transmits a movement instruction signal for moving the selected login information to the commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal, to the commander having the corresponding commander identification number;
When the commander receives the movement instruction signal, the commander transmits the instructed login information to the destination commander included in the movement instruction signal.
The communication method for karaoke according to claim 4, comprising: The predetermined procedure is:
The remote controller transmits the selected login information to a commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal;
The communication method for karaoke according to claim 4, comprising: A karaoke remote control that can communicate with the commander,
First communication means for communicating with the commander using infrared as a medium;
Second communication means for communicating with the commander using radio waves as a medium;
Receiving means for receiving various instructions from the user;
Corresponding commander identification number storage means for storing the identification number of the corresponding commander associated with the own machine;
Own machine remote control identification number storage means for storing the remote control identification number of the own machine;
Control means for performing various controls;
With
In a state where the remote control and the commander are associated with each other,
The control means includes
When an operation from the user is accepted, a first remote control signal including the remote control identification number of the own device is transmitted to the corresponding commander using the first communication means,
When the first commander signal is received, the commander identification number included in the first commander signal is compared with the corresponding commander identification number.
In a mismatched state,
The control means includes
A request signal for requesting login information is sent to the commander having the corresponding commander identification number,
Receive login information sent from the commander,
Displays the received login information,
Select the login information to move,
The selected login information is moved from a commander having the corresponding commander identification number to a commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal based on a predetermined procedure.
The control means includes
A third remote control signal including an instruction signal for instructing deletion of the login information and cancellation of the association to the commander having the corresponding commander identification number;
Delete the contents of the corresponding commander identification number storage means,
Cancel the association with the commander,
A karaoke remote control characterized by this. The predetermined procedure is:
The control means transmits a movement instruction signal for moving the selected login information to the commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal, to the commander having the corresponding commander identification number. ,
The remote control for karaoke of Claim 7 including this. The predetermined procedure is:
The control means transmits the selected login information to a commander having the commander identification number included in the first commander signal.
The karaoke remote control according to claim 7, comprising:

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