JP2006235242A - Karaoke system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a karaoke system that enables a user to effectively use the waiting time, when there is no vacant karaoke machine. <P>SOLUTION: The karaoke system is equipped with an input/output device 20 including: an inter-music information display means 100 of displaying inter-music information outputted between pieces of music, i.e. when a karaoke machine 18 outputs no performance music on a video display device 70; a music selection input accepting means 102; and an order input accepting means 102 of accepting input, regarding the inter-music information to be displayed by the inter-music information display means 100. Thus the input/output device 20 is installed in a waiting room 16, where the user waits, when there is no free karaoke machine 18 to enable the user to read the inter-music information and perform input regarding the inter-music information, so that the user can spend a meaningful time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an improvement of a karaoke system including a karaoke device that outputs a predetermined performance song selected from a large number of performance songs.

  A karaoke apparatus that outputs a predetermined performance song selected from a large number of performance songs is known. According to such a karaoke apparatus, music information of a predetermined karaoke performance song selected from a large number of karaoke performance songs stored in advance in a storage device is output, and an image including lyrics information of the karaoke performance song is output. Karaoke performance of a desired song can be enjoyed by displaying it on the screen in synchronization with.

  Such a karaoke apparatus generally outputs inter-song information such as new music information and music selection ranking while karaoke performance is not performed, that is, between tunes. For example, in the communication karaoke system described in Patent Document 1, the atmosphere of the place is effectively excited by outputting news composed of character information and voice information between songs of karaoke performance using the karaoke apparatus. It is supposed to be done.

JP-A-8-87286

  By the way, in the karaoke system using the karaoke device, for example, one karaoke device is installed in a soundproofed private room in a store such as a karaoke box, and karaoke performances are performed by individual users (groups) in each private room. Is called. Here, since the number of private rooms in the store (the number of karaoke devices) is limited, the user often waits in the lobby or the like when there is no space. This time is likely to be something that the user will not have on hand. For this reason, development of the karaoke system which a user can utilize effectively the waiting time when there is no space in a karaoke apparatus was calculated | required.

  The present invention has been made against the background of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a karaoke system in which a user can effectively utilize the waiting time when there is no space in the karaoke apparatus. is there.

  In order to achieve such an object, the gist of the present invention is a karaoke system including a karaoke device that outputs a predetermined performance song selected from a large number of performance songs, in the karaoke device. The inter-song information output means for outputting the inter-song information output between the songs for which the performance music is not output by a predetermined output device, and the input relating to the inter-song information output by the inter-song information output means Is provided with an input / output device including an input accepting means for accepting in response to an operation of a predetermined input device.

  If it does in this way, between the music information which is output between the music in which the output of the said performance music in the said karaoke apparatus is not performed, the information output part between music information which makes a predetermined output device output, and the information output between the music Since the input / output device includes an input accepting means for accepting an input related to the inter-song information output by the means in accordance with an operation of a predetermined input device, the user in the case where the karaoke device has no space By installing the input / output device in a standby place, it is possible to browse the inter-music information and input related information, and spend a meaningful time. That is, it is possible to provide a karaoke system in which the user can effectively use the waiting time when there is no space in the karaoke apparatus.

  Here, it is preferable that the input / output device can communicate information with the karaoke device. In this way, there is an advantage that the inter-music information can be browsed and input related to the inter-music information can be performed in a practical manner. Further, there is an advantage that various information such as a reservation status of performance music and performance information in each karaoke apparatus can be acquired.

Preferably, the input receiving means is music selection input receiving means for receiving a music selection input for selecting and reserving a predetermined performance music from among the large number of performance music. In this way, the user can make a music selection reservation during the waiting time when the karaoke device is not available, and the time is wasted by performing the music selection after the playable time has started. There is.

  Preferably, the input receiving means is an order input receiving means for receiving an order input for selecting and placing a predetermined item from a plurality of predetermined items. In this way, there is an advantage that the user can place an order for food and drink during the waiting time when there is no space in the karaoke device, and the waiting time can be enjoyed happily.

  Preferably, the input / output device includes status display means for displaying on the predetermined video display device the reservation status of the performance song in the karaoke device and / or the performance status of the performance song at that time. In this way, in the waiting time when the karaoke device is not available, what kind of musical piece is reserved by the user (group) in each room, or what kind of musical piece is played. There is an advantage that it can be listed and can be used as a reference when selecting a song.

  Preferably, the status display means updates the display every time there is a change in the reservation status of a performance song in the karaoke apparatus. In this way, there is an advantage that the latest information of the performance songs reserved by the users (groups) of each room can be listed in the waiting time when the karaoke apparatus is not available.

  Preferably, the input / output device includes a storage device for storing the input content received by the input receiving means. In this way, there is an advantage that music selection reservations, orders, and the like are once stored in the storage device, and can be appropriately transmitted to other devices and read from other devices as appropriate.

  Preferably, the apparatus further includes a storage device that stores the inter-song information. In this way, there is an advantage that a plurality of pieces of information between songs can be stored in advance and can be read and output as appropriate.

  Preferably, the input / output device is disposed outside a room in which the karaoke device is installed. In this way, the input / output device is installed at a user's standby place outside the room where the karaoke device is installed, so that the inter-song information can be viewed and input related to the inter-song information. There is an advantage that can be done.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a karaoke system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, in the karaoke system 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of private rooms 14a, 14b, 14c,... In a store 12 such as a karaoke box, snack, inn, etc. One or a plurality of karaoke devices 18a, 18b, 18c,... (Hereinafter referred to as karaoke device 18 unless otherwise specified). Is installed. An input / output device 20 is installed in a waiting room 16 such as a lobby. Among the plurality of karaoke devices 12, a predetermined karaoke device 18a, which is a master commander, is connected to a center device 24 of a karaoke service providing company via a communication line 22 such as a public telephone line. Information can be communicated between the karaoke apparatuses 18a. The center device 24 is a server that stores digital content such as karaoke information, background video information, and inter-song information, and performs input / output management. The karaoke device is a master commander via the communication line 22. The content is regularly distributed to 18a, and a predetermined function control program is transmitted in response to a request from the karaoke apparatus 18a.

  The plurality of karaoke devices 18 and the input / output devices 20 can communicate information with each other via a LAN 26 installed in the store 12. Information acquired by the karaoke apparatus 18a from the center apparatus 24 is sent to the plurality of karaoke apparatuses 18 via a communication network by the LAN 26, and communication of such information is performed periodically. A so-called equivalent process is performed to make content stored in the hard disk 50 described later equivalent. Further, a part of the information acquired from the center device 24 by the karaoke device 18a is sent to the input / output device 20 via the communication network by the LAN 26 and stored in the hard disk 90 of the input / output device 20. It has become.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the karaoke apparatus 18. As shown in FIG. 2, the karaoke device 18 includes a video display device 30 such as a CRT, a video information decoder 32, a video mixer 34, an amplifier mixer 36, a speaker 38, a microphone 40, and an operation panel 42. The CPU 44, which is a central processing unit, a ROM 46, a RAM 48, a hard disk 50 which is a storage device, a modem 52, a LAN port 54, a CRT controller 56, an input signal from the operation panel 42 and the like are processed. An input / output interface 58, a synthesizer 60 as a sound source, a remote control receiving unit 62 for receiving a remote control signal from an input device such as a remote control device 66 or an electronic quick sample device 68, and the electronic quick sample device 68 And a wireless LAN communication unit 64 for performing wireless LAN communication between them. . In addition, an access point 65 for performing LAN communication with the electronic sample device 68 or the like is provided, and is connected to the LAN port 54 via the LAN 26.

  The CPU 44 is a so-called computer that processes and controls electronic information based on a predetermined program stored in advance in the ROM 46 using the temporary storage function of the RAM 48. The remote control device 66, the electronic sample device 68, etc. When a predetermined karaoke performance song is selected by the above, the selected karaoke performance song is registered in the reserved song list provided in the RAM 48 or selected from the hard disk 50 in the RAM 48 according to the performance order of the reserved song list. The performance information and lyric information of the karaoke performance music read out, the performance information is transmitted from the RAM 48 to the synthesizer 60 as the performance of the karaoke performance music progresses, and the lyric character image based on the lyric information Is generated and sent to the CRT controller 56. An image is generated and sent to the CRT controller 56, the video information decoder 32 is controlled to reproduce a predetermined background video, or new music information, music selection ranking, Information such as store advertisements is output, and basic control such as information communication control with the center device 24 via the communication line 22 is executed.

  The operation panel 42 selects a karaoke performance song that the user of the karaoke apparatus 18 wants to sing, adjusts the pitch of the performance song, adjusts the volume balance between the performance and the song, and performs echo and volume. , An input device provided with operation buttons (switches) or knobs for performing various adjustments such as tone. Further, the karaoke device 18 is provided with a remote control device 66 and an electronic quick sample device 68 that function as an input device for remotely executing a part of the function of the operation panel 42. The remote control signals transmitted from these input devices are received and supplied to the CPU 44. Further, the wireless LAN communication unit 64 receives a music selection input from the electronic quick sample device 68 by performing wireless LAN communication with the electronic quick sample device 68, or receives an electronic music sample device from the karaoke device 18. Information is exchanged between the karaoke device 18 and the electronic sample device 68 via radio waves, such as transmitting a command for executing predetermined processing to 68.

  The video information decoder 32 is a background video playback device that plays back (decodes) a predetermined background video based on background video information stored in the hard disk 50 when a user sings a song while referring to lyrics. The background video information is, for example, MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) format data, and the background video reproduced by the video information decoder 32 based on the MPEG data is sent to the video mixer. The CRT controller 56 is a character video output device that outputs a character video (telop) such as a lyric character video generated by the CPU 44, and the video mixer 34 is generated by the CPU 44 and the CRT controller 56. Is a video composition device that synthesizes the character video output from the video information decoder 32 with the background video reproduced by the video information decoder 32 and displays it on the video display device 30.

  The synthesizer 60 is a sound source that generates a music signal such as a musical instrument performance signal based on performance information of a karaoke performance song read from the hard disk 50 and sent. The performance information is, for example, data in MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) format, and the music signal generated by the synthesizer 60 based on the MIDI data is converted into an analog signal and sent to the amplifier mixer 36. In the amplifier mixer 36, the music signal transmitted and the user's singing voice input via the microphone 40 are mixed, and these signals are electrically amplified and output from the speaker 38.

  The modem 52 is a device for connecting the karaoke device 18 to a communication line 22 such as a public telephone line. The modem 52 converts a digital signal output from the CPU 44 into an analog signal and sends it to the communication line 22. An analog signal transmitted via the communication line 22 is converted into a digital signal and supplied to the CPU 44. The modem 52 is required for the karaoke device 18a functioning as a master commander, but is not necessarily provided for the other karaoke devices 18 that do not communicate information with the center device 24. . The LAN port 54 is a connector for connecting the karaoke device 18 to another karaoke device 18 and other devices such as an input / output device 20 provided for each store via the LAN 26. The karaoke device 18 is connected via the LAN 26 as described above, so that information can be transmitted to and received from other devices such as the other karaoke device 18 and the input / output device 20.

  The hard disk 50 outputs a karaoke database that stores a large number of karaoke information for outputting karaoke performance songs, a background video database that stores a plurality of background video information for outputting background video, and information between songs. Various databases such as an inter-music information database for storing a plurality of inter-music information are provided. Among the plurality of karaoke devices 18 provided in stores such as karaoke boxes, the karaoke device 18a that functions as a master commander is connected to the communication line 22 via the modem 52, and the plurality of karaoke devices 18 New karaoke information, background video information, inter-song information, etc. are constantly sent from the center device 24 so that a new song can always be played or predetermined background video and inter-song information can be output. It is distributed via the communication line 22 and stored in the karaoke database, background video database, inter-music information database, etc. of the hard disk 50. In addition, communication is performed via the LAN 26 between the karaoke device 18a that has acquired the information from the center device 24 in this way and the other karaoke devices 18, and is stored in the hard disk 50 of each karaoke device 18. Information is shared, and the contents of the karaoke database, background video database, inter-song information database, and the like are equivalent.

  The inter-song information is, for example, wide-area distribution information distributed in common to all karaoke apparatuses 18 such as text information such as new music information and music selection ranking, wide-area advertisements for a predetermined region or the whole country. is there. Alternatively, the karaoke device 18 installed in the store 12 such as advertisements classified by store indicating the contents and prices of recommended items and the like of the store 12 in which the karaoke device 18 is installed, advertisements related to the franchise chain to which the store 12 belongs, etc. This is limited distribution information distributed only to the karaoke apparatus 18 having a predetermined relationship. The inter-song information can be output also in the input / output device 20, and communication via the LAN 26 is performed between the karaoke device 18 a that has acquired the information from the center device 24 and the input / output device 20. As a result, the latest song information is sent from the karaoke device 18a to the hard disk 90 of the input / output device 20, and the contents of the karaoke device 18a and the song information database are equivalent.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the input / output device 20. As shown in FIG. 3, the input / output device 20 includes a video display device 70 such as a CRT, a video information decoder 72, a CRT controller 74, a video mixer 76, an input device 78, and an input device 78. Are provided with an interface 80 for processing the input signal, a CPU 84 as a central processing unit, a ROM 86, a RAM 88, a hard disk 90 as a storage device, and a LAN port 92. The hard disk 90 is provided with an inter-music information database 94 for storing the above-mentioned inter-music information. As described above with reference to FIG. 1, the input / output device 20 is preferably installed outside the private room 14 in which the karaoke device 18 is installed. For example, the private room 14 is entirely used. If there is no vacancy (vacancy), that is, if there is no vacancy in the karaoke device 18, it is installed in the waiting room 16 or the like where the user is kept waiting, and information between songs described later for such a waiting user Output processing and input acceptance processing.

  The CPU 84 is a so-called computer that processes and controls electronic information based on a predetermined program stored in advance in the ROM 86 while utilizing the temporary storage function of the RAM 88, and is described above via the interface 80 as will be described later. Processes the input signal input from the input device 78, reads the inter-music information from the inter-music information database 94, and displays the video based on the inter-music information via the CRT controller 74, the video mixer 76, etc. Display on the device 70, display on the video display device 70 video relating to acceptance of music selection input and order input, which will be described later, display on the video display device 70 the reservation status of performance songs in the karaoke device 18, Basics such as information communication control with the karaoke apparatus 18a via the LAN 26 To run the Do not control.

  The video information decoder 72 is a video playback device that plays back (decodes) a predetermined video based on the inter-music information stored in the inter-music information database 94. The video reproduced by the video information decoder 72 is sent to the video mixer 76. The CRT controller 74 is a character video output device that outputs a character video (telop) generated by the CPU 84, and the video mixer 76 is a character generated by the CPU 84 and output from the CRT controller 74. This is a video synthesizing device that synthesizes the video and the video reproduced by the video information decoder 72 and displays them on the video display device 70. That is, the video display device 70 functions as an output device for outputting the inter-song information.

  The input device 78 is, for example, a character button 78a for inputting numbers from 0 to 9, a movement button 78b used for moving an item (input portion on the screen), and the like for determining input contents. Input buttons such as a decision button 78c used, a cancel button 78d used for canceling the input contents, and a function button 78e for switching functions such as music selection input, order input, calling of a store clerk, etc. It is an input device that can input numbers. The LAN port 92 is a connector for connecting the input / output device 20 to the karaoke device 18a or the like via the LAN 26, and the input / output device 20 is connected via the LAN 26 as such. Thus, information can be transmitted and received between the karaoke device 18a and other devices.

  FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram for explaining a main part of the control function provided in the CPU 84 of the input / output device 20. The inter-music information display means 100 shown in FIG. 4 reads the inter-music information stored in the inter-music information database 94 and causes the video display device 70 to display an image based on the inter-music information. Specifically, the video information decoder 72 reproduces a predetermined video based on the inter-music information, generates a character video based on the inter-music information, and outputs it by the CRT controller 74. Are synthesized and displayed on the video display device 70. FIG. 5 is a diagram exemplifying the video displayed on the video display device 70 as described above. In the upper layer of a predetermined background video, “wipe first tears (Minako Yamagishi)”, “second” This is the song selection ranking video for the month, which is composed of character images such as “Koi no Ballad (Junkers)”. In addition, FIG. 6 is sold in the store 12 where character images such as “delicious beer is cold” and “Yuhi barrel raw 400 yen” are synthesized in the upper layer of the video of a predetermined item (draft beer). It is an advertisement video of the product.

  The music selection input accepting unit 102 accepts music selection input for selecting and reserving a predetermined performance music from among the large number of performance music in accordance with a user's input operation using the input device 78. FIG. 7 is a diagram exemplifying a video displayed on the video display device 70 when such music selection input is performed. The input / output device 20 enters a music selection input acceptance mode, for example, when a function button 78e indicating music selection input is pressed, and responds to operations such as a character button 78a, a move button 78b, a determination button 78c, and a cancel button 78d. Accepts input of music selection number and user identification number (reference number). This reference number is a number such as “007” given as an identification number to a user (group) that is waiting in the waiting room 16 and is used for notification when the room 14 is vacant. However, it is also preferably used as an identification number for identifying the user with respect to the input by the input / output device 20. That is, in the reception of the music selection input by the music selection input receiving means 102, the serial number for each user is input together with the music selection number indicating the predetermined performance music, and is stored in the reserved music list 96 in association with the serial number. . In determining the music selection number (selecting the performance music), the new music information and music selection ranking displayed on the video display device 70 are referred to by the inter-music information display means 100. The music selection input accepted in this way is stored in the RAM 96 as a reserved music list 96 for each user. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a music selection reservation confirmation video displayed on the video display device 70 when a new music selection input is performed. As shown in FIG. The reserved music list for each user can be read (or displayed) using the reference number as an index. The user downloads the music selection reservation stored in the reserved music list 96 when entering the private room 14, so that the user can enjoy the karaoke performance immediately after the playable time in the private room 14 is started. Note that the above-described user identification may be performed by automatic recognition using an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system, registration by a store clerk at the time of entering the store, or the like. Alternatively, when the user enters the private room 14, the music selection reservation stored in the reserved music list 96 may be sent to the karaoke apparatus 18 installed in the private room 14 on the store clerk side (or automatically).

  The order input receiving means 104 selects an order for selecting a predetermined item from a plurality of predetermined items (menus) and places an order according to the input operation of the user using the input device 78. Accept. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an image displayed on the image display device 70 when such an order is input. For example, the input / output device 20 enters an order input acceptance mode when a function button 78e indicating order input is pressed, and responds to operations such as a character button 78a, a move button 78b, an enter button 78c, and a cancel button 78d. Accepts input of order number, order quantity and reference number. The order number is an identification number determined for each item in the product sold at the store 12, and is used together with an order number indicating a predetermined item when receiving the order input by the order input receiving means 104. The reference number for each person is entered. In determining the order number (item selection), the store advertisement displayed on the video display device 70 by the inter-song information display means 100 is referred to. The order input received in this way is sent to a salesclerk terminal (not shown) via the LAN 26 and displayed on the display device, for example. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a music selection reservation confirmation video displayed on the video display device 70 when a new order is input, and the video as shown in FIG. 10 is also displayed on the store clerk terminal. Thus, the store clerk can grasp the order and supply the product indicated by the item to the user identified by the reference number. Alternatively, the received order input may be temporarily stored in the RAM 88 and read by the store clerk to confirm the order.

  The status display means 106 causes the video display device 70 to display the reservation status of the performance tune in the karaoke device 18, that is, the reservation status in each private room 14. Specifically, a music selection reservation list stored in the RAM 48 or the like of each karaoke device 18 is acquired via the LAN 26, a character image showing the music selection reservation list is generated and output by the CRT controller 74, and the video In the mixer 76, a predetermined background video is combined with the upper layer and displayed on the video display device 70. FIG. 11 is a diagram exemplifying a video displayed on the video display device 70 as described above, and a reservation in which a character video indicating a music selection reservation list in each private room 14 is combined with an upper layer of a predetermined background video. It is a situation list video. The status display means 106 updates the reservation status list video every time there is a change in the reservation status of the music piece in the karaoke apparatus 18. Further, the reserved music list received by the music selection input receiving means 102 may be displayed on the video display device 70 by the status display means 106. Further, the status display means 106 may display on the video display device 70 the performance status of the performance music at that time, that is, a list of performance music performances performed by the karaoke devices 18. The performance status reservation status and performance status displayed in this way can be used as a reference when a user awaiting performance selects music. Here, a reservation for music selection may be made directly from the display of the reservation status or performance status. For example, a configuration in which a musical piece reserved or played at that time is displayed with a numeral or the like shorter than a normal music selection number, and the musical composition can be easily selected by inputting the numeral. Conceivable.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of information input / output control by the CPU 84 of the input / output device 20, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step (hereinafter, step is omitted) S1, predetermined inter-music information is read from the inter-music information database 94. Next, in S2 corresponding to the operation of the inter-music information display means 100, a predetermined video based on the inter-music information read in S1 by the video information decoder 72 is reproduced and the inter-music information is displayed. A character image based on the generated character image is generated and output by the CRT controller 74, and the video mixer 76 synthesizes the images and displays them on the image display device 70. Next, in S3, it is determined whether or not the music selection mode button, that is, the function button 78e indicating the music selection input has been pressed. If the determination in S3 is affirmative, in S4 corresponding to the operation of the music selection input receiving means 102, music selection is performed according to the operation of the character button 78a, the movement button 78b, the decision button 78c, the cancel button 78d, and the like. After the input of the reference number as the number and the identification number of the user is accepted, the processing from S5 is executed, but if the determination in S3 is negative, in S5, an order mode button, that is, an order input is It is determined whether the function button 78e shown is pressed. If the determination in S5 is affirmative, in S6 corresponding to the operation of the order input receiving means 104, an order is made according to the operation of the character button 78a, the move button 78b, the decision button 78c, the cancel button 78d, and the like. After the input of the number and the reference number is accepted, the processing from S7 is executed. If the determination in S5 is negative, in S7, in any of the karaoke devices 18 installed in the individual rooms 14 It is determined whether or not a new music selection reservation has been made. If the determination in S7 is affirmative, in S8 corresponding to the operation of the status display means 106, a music selection reservation list stored in the RAM 48 or the like of each karaoke device 18 is acquired via the LAN 26, and the music selection is performed. After the character image showing the reservation list is generated and output by the CRT controller 74, the video mixer 76 combines the image with the upper layer of a predetermined background image and displays (updates) it on the image display device 70. However, if the determination in S7 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the inter-song information display for causing the predetermined video display device 70 to display the inter-song information output between the songs for which the performance music is not output in the karaoke device 18. An input / output device 20 including means 100 (S2) and input receiving means for receiving an input related to the inter-music information displayed by the inter-music information display means 100 according to an operation of a predetermined input device 78 is provided. Accordingly, by installing the input / output device 20 in the waiting room 16 that is a waiting place for the user when the karaoke device 18 is not available, the inter-song information can be browsed and input related to the inter-song information. Can do and have a meaningful time. That is, it is possible to provide the karaoke system 10 in which the user can effectively use the waiting time when the karaoke apparatus 18 is not available.

  In addition, since the input / output device 20 can communicate information with the karaoke device 18, the input / output device 20 browses the information between songs and inputs the information between the songs in a practical manner. There is an advantage that you can. Further, there is an advantage that various information such as the reservation status of performance music and performance information in each karaoke apparatus 18 can be acquired.

  The input receiving means is a music selection input receiving means 102 (S4) for receiving a music selection input for selecting and reserving a predetermined performance music from among the large number of performance music. There is an advantage that the user can make a music selection reservation during the waiting time when there is no music, and the waste of time caused by selecting the music after the playable time has started can be eliminated.

  Further, the input receiving means is the order input receiving means 104 (S6) for receiving an order input for selecting a predetermined item from a plurality of predetermined items and placing an order. There is an advantage that the user can place an order for food and drink during the waiting time when there is no space, and that the waiting time can be enjoyed.

  Further, the input / output device 20 includes status display means 106 (S8) for displaying on the video display device 70 the reservation status of the performance song in the karaoke device 18 and the performance status of the performance song at that time. In the waiting time when the karaoke device 18 is not available, it is possible to list what musical performances are reserved by the users (groups) of the individual rooms 14, and can be used as a reference when selecting music. There is an advantage that you can.

  Moreover, since the said status display means 106 updates the said display whenever there is a change in the reservation status of the performance tune in the karaoke device 18, each waiting time when the karaoke device 18 has no vacancy, There is an advantage that the latest information of the performance songs reserved by the user (group) of the private room 14 can be listed.

  The input / output device 20 includes a RAM 88 that functions as a storage device that stores the input content received by the input receiving means. Therefore, a music selection reservation, an order, and the like are once stored in the RAM 88. There is an advantage that data can be appropriately transmitted to other devices and read from other devices.

  Further, since the hard disk 90 which is a storage device for storing the inter-music information is provided, there is an advantage that a plurality of inter-music information can be stored in advance and appropriately read and output.

  Further, since the input / output device 20 is disposed outside the private room 14 in which the karaoke device 18 is installed, the input / output device 20 is installed in the waiting room 16 which is a waiting place for the user. By doing so, there is an advantage that the user waiting for the turn can view the inter-music information and input related information.

  Next, another preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, portions that are the same as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating a karaoke system 110 according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 13, in the karaoke system 110 of this embodiment, an electronic quick sample device 68 that functions as an input / output device, and an access unit 112 for connecting the electronic quick sample device 68 to the LAN 26, It is provided in the waiting room 16. Hereinafter, an aspect in which the electronic quick sample device 68 used as a remote input device of the karaoke device 18 is used as an input / output device will be described. However, a dedicated electronic quick sample device that cannot communicate with the karaoke device 18 is used. It doesn't matter.

  FIG. 14 is a perspective view schematically showing the appearance of the electronic quick sample device 68. As shown in FIG. 14, the electronic quick sample device 68 is provided with a touch panel display 114 for displaying a predetermined image (video) and inputting in response to a user's contact. Further, it is a stand-type connection stand (docking table) that performs operations such as data transmission / reception and synchronization with the karaoke device 18 and charging of a battery built in the electronic quick sample device 68. A cradle 116 is provided. The electronic quick sample device 68 is used in a state attached to the cradle 116 or removed from the cradle 116. In the attached state, the electronic quick sample device 68 is connected to the karaoke device 18 via the cradle 116 and the LAN 26. It has come to be. Further, when the cradle 116 is detached, the karaoke device 18 is connected to the karaoke device 18 via the wireless LAN communication unit 138 and the LAN 26.

  FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the electronic quick sample device 68. As shown in FIG. 15, the electronic quick sample device 68 includes a display device 118 that displays a predetermined image on the touch panel display 114, a display control unit 120 that controls display by the display device 118, and a user's finger. The touch panel 122 that performs input by touching the touch panel display 114 by using the touch panel 122, the input control unit 124 that controls the input by the touch panel 122, the CPU 126 that is the central processing unit, the ROM 128, the RAM 130, and the storage such as the flash ROM Unit 132, interface 134, remote control transmission unit 136, wireless LAN communication unit 138, and connector 140. The cradle 116 is provided with a connector 142 for connecting to the electronic quick sample device 68, and the electronic quick sample device 68 is placed on the cradle 116 and brought into contact with the connectors 140 and 142. Thus, the cradle 116 is connected via the interface 134. Further, the storage unit 132 stores music selection guide information such as a song title, an artist name, and a singing portion of lyrics corresponding to each of a lot of karaoke information stored in the karaoke database of the karaoke apparatus 18 for each music selection number. A performance music database to be performed, the above-described inter-music information database 94, and the like are provided.

  The CPU 126 is a so-called computer that processes and controls electronic information based on a predetermined program stored in advance in the ROM 128 using the temporary storage function of the RAM 130, reads out music selection guide information from the storage unit 132, When a predetermined guide video based on the music selection guide information is displayed on the touch panel display 114 via the display device 118, or when input is made by the touch panel 122 according to the guide video displayed on the touch panel display 114, karaoke In addition to basic control such as transmitting a music selection signal (music selection reservation signal) for reserving a musical composition to the karaoke device 18 via the wireless LAN communication unit 138 or the like, the information described above with reference to FIG. Execute input / output control. That is, the CPU 126 of the electronic quick sample device 68 is functionally provided with the above-described information information display means 100, music selection input reception means 102, order input reception means 104, and status display means 106, and the display An image based on the information between songs is displayed on the display device 118 via the control unit 120, a music selection input and an order input are accepted in accordance with a user input operation using the touch panel 122, and the karaoke device 18 The display device 118 is controlled to display the reservation status of the musical composition in the above, that is, the reservation status in each private room 14. When the music selection input is received, the music selection number is associated with the user reference number and stored in the storage unit 132 as a reserved music list.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, the electronic quick sample device 68 provided with the touch panel display 114 for displaying a predetermined video and inputting according to a user's contact is used as an input / output device. Therefore, there is an advantage that it is not necessary to prepare a new device by diverting the electronic quick sample device 68 that is also used as a remote input device of the karaoke device 18. In addition, by renting out the individual electronic sample device 68 for each user (group), there is an advantage that the waiting time can be effectively utilized by making other users feel free.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and may be implemented in other modes.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the input / output device 20 or the like displays a video based on the inter-song information as inter-song information output between songs for which the performance music is not output in the karaoke device 18. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined sound may be output together with the above-described video based on the inter-song information including the video information and the audio information. . Moreover, only audio | voice information may be output as information between music, and various aspects can be considered as information between music.

  In the above-described embodiment, the input / output device 20 performs the input reception process in response to an operation of the input device 78 provided integrally with the input / output device 20. As an alternative to 78 or together with the input device 78, a remote input device capable of performing remote input via a remote control signal or the like may be provided.

  In addition, although not illustrated one by one, the present invention is implemented with various modifications within a range not departing from the gist thereof.

It is the schematic explaining the karaoke system which is one Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the karaoke apparatus with which the karaoke system of FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the input / output device with which the karaoke system of FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a functional block diagram explaining the control function with which CPU of the input / output device of FIG. 3 was equipped. It is a figure which illustrates the music selection ranking image | video displayed on the video display apparatus of the input / output device of FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a store advertisement video displayed on the video display device of the input / output device of FIG. 3. It is a figure which illustrates the music selection reservation input image | video displayed on the video display apparatus of the input / output device of FIG. It is a figure which illustrates the reserved music list confirmation image | video displayed on the video display apparatus of the input / output apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which illustrates the menu order input image | video displayed on the video display apparatus of the input / output apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which illustrates the order menu confirmation image | video displayed on the video display apparatus of the input / output apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which illustrates the reservation status list image | video displayed on the video display apparatus of the input / output apparatus of FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of information input / output control by a CPU of the input / output device of FIG. 3. It is the schematic explaining the karaoke system which is the other Example of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows roughly the external appearance of the electronic quick sample apparatus which functions as an input / output device in the karaoke system of FIG. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the electronic quick sample apparatus of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10, 110: Karaoke system 14: Private room 18: Karaoke device 20: Input / output device 68: Electronic sample device (input / output device)
70: Video display device (output device)
78: Input device 88: RAM (storage device)
90: Hard disk (storage device)
100: Inter-song information display means 102: Song selection input reception means 104: Order input reception means 106: Status display means 118: Display device (video display device)
122: Touch panel (input device)
132: Storage unit

Claims (9)

A karaoke system including a karaoke device that outputs a predetermined performance song selected from a large number of performance songs,
The inter-song information output means for outputting the inter-song information output between the songs for which the performance music is not output in the karaoke device, by a predetermined output device,
A karaoke system comprising: an input / output device including: an input receiving unit that receives an input related to the information between songs output by the song information output unit according to an operation of a predetermined input device.   The karaoke system according to claim 1, wherein the input / output device is capable of communicating information with the karaoke device.   3. The karaoke system according to claim 1, wherein the input receiving means is a music selection input receiving means for receiving a music selection input for selecting and reserving a predetermined performance music from the large number of performance music.   The karaoke system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the input receiving means is an order input receiving means for receiving an order input for selecting and placing a predetermined item from a plurality of predetermined items.   5. The input / output device according to claim 1, further comprising status display means for displaying on a predetermined video display device a reservation status of the performance tune in the karaoke device and / or a performance status of the performance tune at that time. Karaoke system.   The karaoke system according to claim 5, wherein the status display means updates the display every time there is a change in the reservation status of a musical piece in the karaoke apparatus.   The karaoke system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the input / output device includes a storage device that stores input contents received by the input receiving means.   The karaoke system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a storage device that stores the inter-music information.   The karaoke system according to claim 1, wherein the input / output device is disposed outside a room in which the karaoke device is installed.

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