JP2000155591A - 'karaoke' device characterized in introduction method of newly-issued music - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively perform introduction of a newly-issued music in a 'KARAOKE (orchestration without lyrics)' device. SOLUTION: A data base where the many 'KARAOKE' data are controlled making a music ID a key is constructed in a data storage part 4. The titles of respective musics, artist names of original songs and newly-issued music discriminative information discriminating whether or not it is a newly-issued music are obtained in respective music IDs stored in the data base. A main computer 12 performs performance reparations of a requested music when the music is requested from a user, and inquires the artist name based on the music ID. When the music being the one of the same artist name as the inquired artist name and defined as the newly-issued are exists in the data base, the title and the music number of the newly-issued one are displayed on a display 34 before/after the performance of the requested music or during the play.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a karaoke apparatus having a function of displaying an introduction screen of a new music piece, and more particularly, to a karaoke apparatus.
It is related to the one that can introduce the new music that got the target that the user was interested in.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When trying to enjoy karaoke with a karaoke device, the user selects a song that he / she wants to sing by looking at a table of contents that introduces many songs, and inputs a reservation number of the song to the karaoke device. Let the music play. Songs not listed in the table of contents cannot be requested and cannot be enjoyed by singing. For this reason, when a new music piece is received, a makeshift new music introduction list is pasted to the table of contents book to cope with it.

[0003] When a user visits a store, the user checks the new music introduction list to see if there is any tune of interest. For example, check if there is a new album of an artist you like. However, if the user does not look at the list, the new music will not be known to the user,
Never sung. It was very cumbersome for users to look at the new music introduction list every time they visited the store to find out which songs they were interested in. If possible, I would like to actively promote new music from here without waiting for the user to read it.

In view of this, a title of a new music piece, a reservation number, and the like are displayed on a display of the karaoke apparatus using a performance preparation period, a performance standby period, and the like of the karaoke apparatus (Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 25554975). Reference). Here, many new music pieces are all introduced by scroll display, or an arbitrary music piece is selected from many new music pieces and displayed on the screen.

[0005]

However, these introduced songs are not always songs that are of interest to the user, but rather are songs that are not of interest. It was extremely troublesome and very difficult to find out if there were any songs that I was interested in among those many songs that I was not interested in.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a karaoke apparatus that can introduce new music more effectively.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems === Invention of Claim 1 =
== Invention specified by the following items (1) to (5). (1) A karaoke apparatus characterized by a method of introducing a new musical piece. (2) There is a database in which karaoke data, which is the origin of karaoke accompaniment music and lyric images, is aggregated using a music ID as a key. The database management means has index information in which the title of each song, the artist name of the original song, new song identification information that can distinguish whether or not the song is a new song, etc. are recorded in association with the song ID. (3) Receiving the instruction of the song ID of the requested song to be played next, karaoke data corresponding to the song ID is obtained from the database and the performance process is performed. (4) Prior to or in parallel with the performance processing, based on the index information, the I
In addition to examining the artist name corresponding to D, it is examined whether there is a song defined as a new song with a song having the same artist name. (5) If there is a new song with the same artist name, the title and song number of the new song are displayed on the display during or before or after the performance process of the requested song.

=== Invention of claim 2 === The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the specific item (4) is replaced with the following specific item (24). (24) Prior to or in parallel with the performance processing, based on the index information, the I
In addition to checking the artist name corresponding to D, it is checked whether there is a song having the same artist name as the new song and different from the requested song.

=== Invention of Claim 3 === Invention specified by the following items (31) to (35). (31) The specified items (1), (2), and (3) in claim 1 are satisfied. (32) There is provided a means for acquiring a user's personal ID, and a means for acquiring a user-selected music record log associated with the personal ID. The music selection history record records music IDs and the like requested by each user in the past. (33) Prior to or in parallel with the performance processing, based on the index information, the I
In addition to checking the artist name corresponding to D, it is checked whether there is a song having the same artist name as the new song and different from the requested song. (34) If there is a new music piece that satisfies the condition of (33), the personal ID of the user who designated the requested music piece
And checks whether the new music piece is a music piece existing in the music piece selection history record. (35) If the new music piece is a music piece that does not exist in the music selection log, the title and music number of the new music piece are displayed on the display during or before or after the performance of the requested music piece.

=== Invention of Claim 4 === Invention specified by the following items (41) to (45). (41) The specified items (1), (2), and (3) in claim 1 are satisfied. (42) There is provided a means for acquiring a user's personal ID, and a means for acquiring a new record introduction history book for each user associated with the personal ID. In the new record introduction history book, a song ID of a new song introduced in the past to each user is recorded. (43) Prior to or in parallel with the performance processing, based on the index information, the I
In addition to checking the artist name corresponding to D, it is checked whether there is a song having the same artist name as the new song and different from the requested song. (44) If there is a new musical piece that satisfies the condition of (43), the personal ID of the user who designated the request musical piece
The new music introduction history book is checked based on the above, and it is checked whether the new music piece is a music piece existing in the new music introduction history book. (45) When the new music piece is a music piece that does not exist in the new music introduction history book, the title and music number of the new music piece are displayed on the display during or before or after the performance of the requested music piece, and the new music introduction Write the song ID of the new song in the history book.

=== Invention of claim 5 === In the karaoke apparatus according to claim 4, information on the number of times of introduction of the same new music is recorded in the new music introduction history book. It is characterized in that the introduction of the new music in step 45) is allowed to be repeated until the predetermined number of times is reached for the same music.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS === Basic Operation and Basic Configuration of Karaoke Apparatus === A schematic configuration of a karaoke apparatus according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG.
The karaoke apparatus 2 includes a hard disk drive and a CD-R
A large number of karaoke data is stored in the data storage unit 4 including an OM drive device, a DVD-ROM drive device, and the like. The karaoke data is composed of music generation data and lyric rendering data which are the origin of karaoke accompaniment music and lyric images, and is stored in a storage unit of a hard disk device or a CD-R.
OM, DVD-ROM, etc. Each karaoke data is accompanied by a song ID, and a data base is constructed in the data storage unit 4 using the song ID as a key.

A music request from a user is received through the remote control transmitter 14 and the remote control receiving unit 16 or the operation panel 18 and the operation input interface 20
And is input to the main computer 12. The main computer 12 specifies the music ID of the requested music by the music number input by the user, and
The request music is registered in the reservation list based on D.

The main computer 12 reads out the karaoke data corresponding to the music ID of the requested music registered in the reservation list from the data storage unit 4 and sequentially performs the performance processing. Here, the main computer 12 drives the synthesizer 22 based on the music generation data of the karaoke data to generate karaoke accompaniment music. Further, based on the lyric rendering data of the karaoke data, the video controller 30 generates a lyric image that changes color according to the progress of the karaoke accompaniment music. The generated karaoke accompaniment music is synthesized with the singing input from the microphone 26 by the mixing amplifier 24 and output as sound from the speaker 28. The generated lyric image is synthesized with the background image output from the background image supply unit 32 and output to the display 34.

In addition to this, various data such as new karaoke data and update karaoke data that replaces existing karaoke data are sent from the external host device 6 to the karaoke device 2 via the communication line 8. The transmitted data is received by the communication modem 10 and stored in the data storage unit 4 by the main computer 12. In addition, the karaoke apparatus 2 can acquire a personal ID from a user through a personal remote controller of the user who functions as the remote control transmitter 14 or another device.

=== Auxiliary Data of Song ID === In the present karaoke apparatus, the title of the song, the artist name of the original song, and the new song identification information are stored in association with each song ID. The new music identification information is information that makes it possible to distinguish whether the music is a new music or not. Even if it is attached to karaoke data supplied from the outside such as the host device in advance, it is added to the karaoke device independently. It does not matter which one you use. In the former case,
A list of new songs may be attached. In the latter case, it is possible to define whether or not the music is a new one based on data representing time, such as production date data attached to the karaoke data, and to manage opportunities for acquiring karaoke data,
Define whether it is a new score or not. When managing the acquired opportunities and the like, the new karaoke data and the updated karaoke data should not be confused.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a data format in which the title of the music, the artist name of the original song and the new music identification information are associated with the music ID. The artist name and new music identification information may be managed in a separately created list. As for the artist name, as shown in FIG. 3, the song ID may be composed of the artist ID and the song ID, and may be assigned to the song ID. This eliminates the need for additional data of the artist name.

=== Introduction of New Music === After specifying the music ID of the music requested by the user, the main computer 12 registers the requested music in a reservation list to prepare for playing the music, and Based on the music ID, it is checked whether there is a new music with the same artist name. The main computer 12 at this time
Is shown in FIG. Main computer 12
First, an artist name corresponding to the specified music ID is checked (S101). Next, it is checked with reference to the artist name of each song ID and the new song identification information whether there is a song defined as a new song among songs having the same artist name as the checked artist name (S102). If there is a new song with the same artist name, the title of the song is read from the database based on the song ID of the new song, and the title is displayed on the display 34 (S103, S104). Also, the music number (here, the same as the music ID) to be input by the user to specify the music ID along with the title is displayed on the display 3.
4 is displayed on the screen (S104). The title and the music number are displayed on the screen continuously until a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display. Thereby, the user is notified that there is a new musical piece with the same artist name.

These are displayed on the screen at the time of selecting the requested music, before or after the performance, or during the performance. In addition, as long as the use of karaoke is not hindered, the screen may be displayed for an opportunity where the user is likely to pay attention to the display.

At this time, for example, "I have a new record for this artist. ] Or the name of the artist
There is a new record of ×. Is preferably displayed on the screen with a message such as "". FIG. 5 shows a screen image of an example of the new music introduction screen with these messages. In addition, a program introducing only the new music may be broadcast on a display to inform the title, music number, etc. of the new music. When there are two or more new music pieces, the title and music number of each music piece are displayed on the screen.

On the other hand, if there is no corresponding new musical piece, no message is displayed on the screen. of course,
A message indicating that there is no new music may be created to notify the user.

=== Process when a Personal ID is Acquired from a User === When there is a request for a song from a user who has acquired a personal ID, there is a new song with the same artist name for the requested song. It checks if there is any such new song and if the new song has not been requested by the user before. The main computer 12 determines whether there has been a request before. The main computer 12 makes the determination based on the music selection history book for each user associated with the personal ID. This music selection history book is created in the on-board RAM of the main computer 12, the data storage unit 4, and the like, and records a music ID requested by each user in the past.
The music selection history book may be created by the karaoke apparatus itself, or may be obtained from outside such as the host apparatus 6.

When the main computer 12 determines that the new music has not been requested by the user before based on the music selection log, the main computer 12 displays a screen of the title of the new music, the music number, and the like. If the request has been made before, the screen display such as the title and music number of the new music piece is not performed. This avoids having to re-introduce songs that the user has sung before.

When a request for music is received from the user who has acquired the personal ID, it is checked whether or not there is a new music piece with the same artist name for the requested music piece. The computer 12 checks whether the new music has been introduced to the user before. Main computer 12
Checks whether or not the user has been introduced based on the new record introduction history book for each user associated with the personal ID. This new record introduction history book,
It is created in the on-board RAM of the main computer 12, the data storage unit 4, and the like, and records a song ID of a new song introduced in the past to each user. The introduction history book may be created by the karaoke apparatus itself, or may be acquired from outside such as a host apparatus.

If the new music has not been introduced in the past, the main computer 12 displays the title and music number of the new music on the screen. If the song has been introduced in the past, the title or song number of the new song is not displayed on the screen. After the introduction, the main computer 12 records the music ID of the new music piece in the new music introduction history book. In addition, in the new record introduction history book, the main computer 12 also records information on the number of introductions of the same new musical piece, and allows the repetition until the number of introductions of the new musical piece reaches a predetermined number. Is also good. This eliminates the need to repeatedly and repeatedly introduce a new music piece already known to the user.

=== Other Embodiments === When there is a new music piece having the same artist name as the music piece requested by the user, it is checked whether the new music piece does not match the requested music piece. If so, the introduction of the new song may be canceled in order to avoid introducing the song to be sung.

[0027]

According to the karaoke apparatus of the present invention, a new music is introduced based on the artist name of the music requested by the user, so that a new music can be introduced according to the interest or preference of the user. The user can immediately know the exact new music information that he or she wants to know without having to wait too much time, and will not overlook it. As a result, it is possible to stimulate the user's willingness to challenge a new musical piece, which can be used to improve the karaoke usage rate.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing an embodiment of a karaoke apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of a data format of a music title, an original song artist name, and new music identification information stored in association with a music ID of the karaoke apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example when a music ID is constituted by an ID representing an artist of an original song.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing of a main computer when requested by a user.

5A and 5B show screen images of an example of a new music introduction screen displayed on the display of the karaoke apparatus according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Karaoke device 4 Data storage unit 6 Host device 8 Communication line 10 Communication modem 12 Main computer 34 Display

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. The invention specified by the following items (1) to (5). (1) A karaoke apparatus characterized by a method of introducing a new musical piece. (2) There is a database in which karaoke data, which is the origin of karaoke accompaniment music and lyric images, is aggregated using a music ID as a key. The database management means has index information in which the title of each song, the artist name of the original song, new song identification information that can distinguish whether or not the song is a new song, etc. are recorded in association with the song ID. (3) Receiving the instruction of the song ID of the requested song to be played next, karaoke data corresponding to the song ID is obtained from the database and the performance process is performed. (4) Prior to or in parallel with the performance processing, based on the index information, the I
In addition to examining the artist name corresponding to D, it is examined whether there is a song defined as a new song with a song having the same artist name. (5) If there is a new song with the same artist name, the title and song number of the new song are displayed on the display during or before or after the performance process of the requested song. 2. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the specific item (4) is replaced with the following specific item (24). (24) Prior to or in parallel with the performance processing, based on the index information, the I
In addition to checking the artist name corresponding to D, it is checked whether there is a song having the same artist name as the new song and different from the requested song. 3. The invention specified by the following items (31) to (35). (31) The specified items (1), (2), and (3) in claim 1 are satisfied. (32) There is provided a means for acquiring a user's personal ID, and a means for acquiring a user-selected music record log associated with the personal ID. The music selection history record records music IDs and the like requested by each user in the past. (33) Prior to or in parallel with the performance processing, based on the index information, the I
In addition to checking the artist name corresponding to D, it is checked whether there is a song having the same artist name as the new song and different from the requested song. (34) If there is a new music piece that satisfies the condition of (33), the personal ID of the user who designated the requested music piece
And checks whether the new music piece is a music piece existing in the music piece selection history record. (35) If the new music piece is a music piece that does not exist in the music selection log, the title and music number of the new music piece are displayed on the display during or before or after the performance of the requested music piece. 4. The invention specified by the following items (41) to (45). (41) The specified items (1), (2), and (3) in claim 1 are satisfied. (42) There is provided a means for acquiring a user's personal ID, and a means for acquiring a new record introduction history book for each user associated with the personal ID. In the new record introduction history book, a song ID of a new song introduced in the past to each user is recorded. (43) Prior to or in parallel with the performance processing, based on the index information, the I
In addition to checking the artist name corresponding to D, it is checked whether there is a song having the same artist name as the new song and different from the requested song. (44) If there is a new musical piece that satisfies the condition of (43), the personal ID of the user who designated the request musical piece
The new music introduction history book is checked based on the above, and it is checked whether the new music piece is a music piece existing in the new music introduction history book. (45) When the new music piece is a music piece that does not exist in the new music introduction history book, the title and music number of the new music piece are displayed on the display during or before or after the performance of the requested music piece, and the new music introduction Write the song ID of the new song in the history book. 5. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 4, wherein information on the number of introductions of the same new music is recorded in the new music introduction history book, and the introduction of the new music in the specific matter (45) is performed. It is characterized in that it is allowed to repeat the same music until a predetermined number of times is reached.