JPH0679205B2 - Video display method in karaoke device and karaoke device thereof - Google Patents

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Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a video display method in a karaoke device which is particularly excellent in entertainment, and a karaoke device thereof.

《Prior Art》 In recent years, so-called karaoke devices have been remarkably popularized. Therefore, as this type of device, it is not just a song that a karaoke singer selects according to his or her preference . For example, a karaoke device with various entertainment features has been proposed, such as one displaying a karaoke video of the content suitable for the song during performance of the song, and displaying the scoring result based on the singing result. .

Then, as an example of displaying the scoring result,
There is a karaoke device disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 60-195791, and this karaoke device outputs a voice signal from a microphone input terminal and a music signal reproduced from a disc-shaped recording medium such as a laser disc. It is provided with a scoring means for comparing and scoring, and a reproducing means for reproducing the address of the disc-shaped recording medium in which the scoring result display software program is recorded according to the score of the scoring result. ,
The scoring result is displayed on the TV CRT as an image or an image with audio.

<< Problems to be Solved by the Invention >> However, in the karaoke apparatus with the scoring function as described above, it is true that one's singing level is scored after singing as compared with a singing song. Although it has a thrilling property, it only displays numerically the scored result by comparing it with a preset singing reference value, and has a drawback of low entertainment value.

Also, if the karaoke video that matches the song is being played during the performance of the song, it can excite the atmosphere while singing the karaoke, but if the same song is repeatedly sung, the karaoke video will be displayed. It has the drawback of becoming tired of looking.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to sequentially select and display images having a storyline based on the singing level during singing, to display thrilling and It is an object of the present invention to provide a video display method in a karaoke device which is capable of playing contents having a game property and is more entertaining than a conventional karaoke device, and a karaoke device thereof.

<< Means for Solving the Problems >> In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention records a music signal of a curved surface designated by input of a music selection command, such as a laser disc, as described in claim 1. And a video display means such as a television device for playing a predetermined video along with the performance of the above-mentioned music. In the video display method of the karaoke device, while dividing the performance time of the above-mentioned song into a plurality of bands,
Video data that outputs a video data selection signal based on a comparison signal between a voice signal of a singer in each band and a singing reference value previously recorded in the music recording means, and that is stored corresponding to each band Have a little storyline with each other and are stored in time series as a plurality of video data corresponding to the singing level, and the video data selected according to the singing level for each band is selected and broadcast by the video data selection signal. It is characterized by

Further, as described in claim 1, the video data selected in each band is a video data selection signal that is deviated by superimposing the deviation signal on the comparison signal from the plurality of video data stored in parallel. It is characterized in that it is selected based on.

In addition, as described in claim 3, the music signal of the music designated by the input of the music selection command is reproduced from the music recording means such as a laser disk, and the sound signal is mixed with the voice signal of the karaoke singer and the sound output. In a karaoke apparatus having a means, and having a video display means such as a television apparatus for displaying a predetermined video along with the performance of the above-mentioned music, a singer's voice signal to be inputted and a singing reference signal stored in advance. And a control means for comparing the performance time for each band divided into a plurality of bands, and outputting the video data selection signal in time series based on the comparison signal, and a little story-like property for each band. And has a video data storage area in which a plurality of video data corresponding to a singing level are stored in parallel,
And video data control means for selecting video data based on the video data selection signal from the control means in time series from each video data storage area.

Further, as described in claim 4, a deviation signal for inputting the feedback signal of the video data output from the video data control means to the control means, and superimposing the deviation signal on the comparison signal based on the feedback signal. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising a generator.

<< Operation >> According to the inventions of claims 1 and 3, the image display means during the karaoke performance compares the voice signal of the singer with the previously stored singing reference signal for each band of a predetermined time, A comparison signal corresponding to the singer's singing level is output, and a video image appropriately selected by a video data selection signal based on this comparison signal is streamed in a time-series manner.

Therefore, compared to a conventional karaoke device that only numerically displays the final scoring result, or a device that only broadcasts a predetermined karaoke video, it has more thrilling and game features. Amusement can be improved.

According to the second and fourth aspects of the invention, the deviation signal is superimposed on the comparison signal output by the comparison between the voice signal of the singer and the previously stored singing reference signal to select the video data selection signal. Can be deviated, so that selection of video data in one band can be randomized.

Therefore, for example, when the same song is repeatedly sung, even if the comparison signals in each band are the same and the same video data is repeatedly selected and the broadcast content is the same, different video data is obtained. Since it is possible to change the broadcast content by selecting, and the story development can be changed, it is possible to produce even more thrilling and game-oriented games and further excellent entertainment.

<< Description of Embodiments >> Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a karaoke device according to the present invention.

Reference numeral 1 is a voice input means such as a microphone that converts the singing voice of a karaoke singer into a voice signal and amplifies it.

Reference numeral 2 is a music recording means such as a laser disk, in which music for karaoke performance and the like are recorded as electric signals.

Reference numeral 3 is a music signal reproducing means, which reads a music signal of the music designated by the music recording means 2 or the like as an electric signal and reproduces it by inputting a music selection command.

On the other hand, 4 is a control means composed of a microcomputer including ROM, RAM, etc., and is a singing reference value reading unit 41, a singing level comparing unit 42, a section band reading unit 43, a video selection signal generating unit 44, an acoustic signal generating unit. 45, deviation signal generator 46
Etc. are provided.

In the acoustic signal generating section 45, the music signal reproducing means 3
The output music signal and the voice signal of the singer from the voice input means 1 are mixed and output to the sound output means 6.

In addition, the singing reference value reading unit 41 and the section band reading unit 43
The electric signals read by the music signal reproducing means 3 are respectively input to the singing reference value reading section.
At 41, a singing reference signal, which is the singing reference value of the song, is read from the electric signal and is input to the singing level comparing section 42.

At the same time, the section band reading unit 43 also reads a section signal indicating a predetermined time, that is, a section signal indicating each band, from the electric signal input from the music signal reproducing means 3, for example, each section of the piece, such as a passage. This is input to the singing level comparison unit 42.

As a result, the singing level comparing section 42 compares the singer level with the singing reference value for each of the divided bands, and inputs the calculation result to the video selection signal generating section 44 as a comparison signal.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a video data control means. In this video data control means 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, video data storage areas 51n ₁ , ... Addresses _{1 to 1} are arranged in series in each video data storage area 551n ₁ , ... 51n × in parallel.
A plurality of X video data storage blocks are provided.

An example of the video data in the video data storage areas 51n ₁ , ... 51n × is illustrated by FIG.

That is, the first video data storage area 51n ₁ is composed of _one data storage block 51n 1-1 in which the video data indicating the “title” is stored, and the next data storage area 51n ₂ “starts an adventure. video data gender "is constituted by a single video data storage block 51n ₂ -1 stored.

Then, the third to the video data storage area 51n _3, 4 pieces of video data storage block 51n ₃ -1~51n ₃ -4 is provided, the range of the lowest singing level image data storage block 51n ₃ -1 as so on are sequentially next level, block 51n ₃ -1 is the case go waterways, block 51n ₃ -2 is the case going overland on foot, the block 51n ₃ -3 is when you go by car, if you go by plane image data such as block 51n ₃ -4 are parallel storage is.

Also in each of the following video data storage areas 51n ₄ , ... 51n ₇ , as shown in the figure, each video data storage block
51n ₄ to _{-1~51n 4 -4 ...... 51n 7 -1~51n 7} -4, each image data each having a slight story property are parallel storage.

Therefore, in this case, when the music selection of the karaoke device is started, the video data stored in the video data storage area 51n 1-1 which is the first band is _first displayed on the video display means 7, and then a predetermined time elapses. one th video data in the storage area 51n ₂ -1 is the band appears later.

Then, when a song is sung and the partition signal of the third band is detected, that is, when the band of the video data storage area 51n ₃ has passed, each video data storage block 51n _{3 is} output according to the singing level obtained in that band. one of video data -1～51N ₃ within -4 is selected, this is displayed in place of the image of the image data storage area 51n ₂ -1 being aired previously.

Also, while the video is being displayed in the video data storage area 51n _3, the singing levels are compared so as to select the video data to be displayed in the next band. For each band, video data is selected in time series according to the singing level.

Of course, each video image is displayed as a moving image as well as a still image in the band.

In this way, the video data control means 5 selects the video data that matches the singing level for each band based on the video data selection signal output from the video selection signal generation unit 44, and then the video data The display means 7 broadcasts in time series.

On the other hand, reference numeral 46 denotes a deviation signal generating section provided in the control means 4, and the deviation signal generating section 46 receives and holds the feedback signal of the video data selected from the video data control means 5, and It generates a displacement signal.

For example, when the same song is repeatedly sung and the singing level of each band is the same as the previous time, the same video data selection signal is output and the same video is repeatedly displayed.

For example, referring to FIG. 3, when the comparison signal having the lowest singing level is repeated in any band, the displayed video data is the video data storage block 51n ₃ -1 → ... → 51n _It will be the same type of broadcast content that continues from 7-1 and loses interest.

Therefore, in such a case, in order to intentionally replace the originally selected video data with different video data in the band, the deviation signal is output from the deviation signal generator 46 and superimposed on the comparison signal. Deviate the selection signal.

Next, the operation of this karaoke apparatus will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

When a desired song is selected and the karaoke apparatus is started, the music signal of the song is electrically read from the music recording means 2 by the music signal reproducing means 3 in step 100, and then in step 101, the singing reference The singing reference signal is read by the value reading unit 41 and input to the singing level comparing unit 42.

Next, at step 102, it is judged by the section band reading section 43 whether or not the section signal of the band is included in the electric signal from the music signal reproducing means 3, and it is judged that the section signal is not included. In this case, the operation of step 101 is continued, but if it is determined that the partition signal is included, the process proceeds to step 103, and the singing reference signal and the singer in the band in the singing level comparison unit 42. Is compared with the voice signal of the above, and a comparison signal indicating the result is output.

Next, in step 104, it is determined whether or not the comparison signal is output.If it is determined that the comparison signal is not output, the operation of step 103 is continued, but it is determined that the comparison signal is output. If yes, go to step 105.

Then, in step 105, the required video data is selected in time series by the video data control means 5, and in step 10
At 6, the video display means 7 displays the video.

Thereafter, in step 107, it is judged whether or not there is a band partition signal in the electric signal from the music signal reproducing means 3, and if it is judged that there is a partition signal, the above step is carried out.
A series of operations for returning to 101 is repeated, but when it is determined that there is no partition signal, the operation ends.

On the other hand, when the deviation signal generator 46 is provided in the control means 4, as shown in FIG. 5, the routine proceeds to step 108 after step 107, and the deviation signal generator 46 is input and held. By comparing the video data with the feedback signal, it is determined whether or not the comparison signal input to the video selection signal generation unit 44 is the same repeated signal.

Then, when it is determined that the comparison signal is the same repeated signal, the process proceeds to step 109 and the deviation signal generating unit 4
After the deviation signal is generated from 6 and superposed on the comparison signal, and the deviated video data selection signal is output, the process proceeds to step 105 for performing the video data selection processing.

If it is determined that the comparison signal is not the same repeated signal, the process immediately proceeds to step 105.

As described above, the voice signal of the singer is compared with the previously stored singing reference signal for each band of the predetermined time, and a comparison signal corresponding to the singing level of the singer is output, and an image based on this comparison signal is output. When the video properly selected by the data selection signal is displayed on the video display means 7 in a time series with a streamlined characteristic, only the final scoring result is displayed numerically as in the conventional karaoke apparatus. Compared to the ones that merely broadcast a predetermined karaoke video, it is possible to further improve the amusement property because of rich thrills and games.

Further, in the case where the comparison signal output by the comparison of the voice signal of the singer and the previously stored singing reference signal is configured to superimpose the displacement signal to displace the video data selection signal, The selection of video data in one band can be randomized.

Therefore, for example, when the same song is repeatedly sung, even if the comparison signals in each band are the same and the same video data is repeatedly selected and the broadcast content is the same, different video data is obtained. It is possible to change the broadcast content by selecting, and it is possible to change the story development. Therefore, it is possible to produce even more thrilling, game-like, and more entertaining entertainment.

Incidentally, in this embodiment, as is the video data storage block 51n ₃ ~51nx for storing image data has been described the case of providing the video data control means 5, which is provided in the music recording means such as a pre-laser disc Of course, it may be configured.

<< Effects of the Invention >> As described above, according to the inventions of claims 1 and 3, the image display means during the karaoke performance is appropriately selected according to the singing level of the singer for each band of a predetermined time. The images can be displayed in a time-series with story-like characteristics, so it is more thrilling than conventional karaoke devices that simply display the final result as a numerical score or a predetermined karaoke video is displayed. It is also rich in games and games, and it is possible to further improve entertainment.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 3, it is possible to provide a karaoke apparatus suitable for carrying out the image display method having the above effects.

Further, according to the invention of claim 2, since the selection of the video data in one band can be randomized, for example, when the same song is repeatedly sung, the comparison signal in that band is the same. Even if the same video data as the previous time is repeatedly selected,
It is possible to select different images and change the broadcast content, and it is possible to obtain even more thrilling and game-oriented games and further excellent entertainment.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 3, it is possible to provide a karaoke apparatus suitable for carrying out the image display method having the above effects.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a karaoke apparatus according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory plan view showing an example of video data control means in the karaoke apparatus, and FIG. 3 is stored in the video data control means. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing an example of recorded video data in time series, FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the operation of the karaoke apparatus, and FIG. 5 is a view showing another embodiment of the flow chart. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Audio input means 2 ... Music recording means 3 ... Music signal reproducing means 4 ... Control means 5 ... Video data control means 6 ... Sound output means 7 ... Video display means

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A sound output means for reproducing a music signal of a music piece designated by an input of a music selection command from a music recording means such as a laser disk, and for mixing the sound signal with a voice signal of a karaoke singer and expanding the sound. In a video display method of a karaoke device having a video display means such as a television device for broadcasting a predetermined video along with the performance of the above-mentioned song, while dividing the performance time of the above-mentioned song into a plurality of bands,
Video data that outputs a video data selection signal based on a comparison signal between a voice signal of a singer in each band and a singing reference value stored in advance in the music recording means, and the video data stored corresponding to each band Have a little storyline with each other and are stored in time series as a plurality of video data corresponding to the singing level, and the video data selected according to the singing level for each band is selected and broadcast by the video data selection signal. A method for displaying an image in a karaoke device, comprising: 2. The video data selected in each band is
2. The video of the karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the video is selected from a plurality of video data stored in parallel on the basis of a video data selection signal displaced by superimposing the displacement signal on the comparison signal. Display method. 3. A sound output means for reproducing a music signal of a music piece designated by the input of a music selection command from a music recording means such as a laser disk, and mixing and reproducing the music signal with a voice signal of a karaoke singer. In a karaoke device having a video display means such as a television device for displaying a predetermined video along with the performance of the above-mentioned song, a singer's voice signal to be input and a pre-stored singing reference signal are used as a playing time. And a control means for comparing each band divided into a plurality of, and outputting the video data selection signal in time series based on the comparison signal, and having a little story to each other corresponding to each of the bands, It has a video data storage area in which a plurality of video data corresponding to singing levels are stored in parallel,
And a video data control unit for selecting video data based on the video data selection signal from the control unit in time series from each video data storage area. 4. A deviation signal generator for inputting a feedback signal of the video data output from the video data control means to the control means, and superimposing the deviation signal on the comparison signal based on the feedback signal. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the karaoke apparatus is provided.