JP2007257709A - Recorder, control method for recorder, and control program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily comprehend contents of music data recorded in a recording medium without any user's complicated operation. <P>SOLUTION: In recording the music data to a flash memory part 6, a main CPU 2 of a recorder reproducer 1 generates information about a recorded party of the music data on the basis of music related text data to be text information related to the music data recorded in a CD-DA 30 and controls the flash memory part 6 to record the music data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a recording apparatus that records data, a control method for the recording apparatus, and a control program.

Conventionally, when reproducing music data supplied from an external storage medium such as a music CD (compact disk), the music data included in the external storage medium is recorded on a recording medium such as a semiconductor memory or a hard disk, that is, recorded. There is known a recording / reproducing apparatus capable of recording (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
In this case, recording on the recording medium is performed in the same format as the data format of the music data in the external storage medium or in a different format (compression format or the like).
In the above recording / playback apparatus, when recording music data on a recording medium, the music data recorded from the same recording medium has a predetermined folder name (for example, “FOLDER0001”, “FOLDER0002”, regardless of the content of the music). , ... etc.) was used for recording.
JP 2003-228907 A

By the way, when the user reproduces the music data, when the recorded contents are displayed, the predetermined folder name described above is displayed.
For this reason, the user cannot grasp the contents by the folder name. For this reason, in order to easily grasp the contents, the folder name must be renamed (so-called renaming), and there is a problem in that it is troublesome.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a recording apparatus, a control method, and a control program that can easily grasp the contents of music data recorded on a recording medium without requiring a cumbersome operation by a user.

In order to solve the above problems, in a recording apparatus for recording music data input from an external storage medium, a recording unit for recording the music data on a recording medium, the recording unit is controlled, and the music data is stored in the recording medium. A controller that generates recording destination information of the music data based on music-related text data that is text information related to the music data stored in the external storage medium. It is a feature.
According to the above configuration, when recording the music data on the recording medium, the control unit records the music data based on the music related text data that is text information related to the music data stored in the external storage medium. Generate information.
Accordingly, the recording unit records the music data on the recording medium based on the recording destination information under the control of the control unit.

In this case, a communication unit that can access an external music information database via a communication network is provided, and when the music-related text data does not exist on the external recording medium, the music-related text data is used instead of the music-related text data. The second music-related text data may be extracted from the information database, and the recording destination information of the music data may be generated based on the second music-related text data.
The music related text data may include at least one of an album name, an artist name, and a music name.
Furthermore, the recording destination information may include at least one of a folder name and a track name.
Furthermore, the external storage medium may be an optical disk or a magneto-optical disk.
The recording medium may be a semiconductor memory device or a magnetic disk device.

  In the control method of a recording apparatus for recording music data input from an external storage medium, a related text reading process of reading music related text data that is text information related to the music data from the external storage medium, and the music When recording data on the recording medium, a recording destination information generating process for generating recording destination information of the music data based on the music related text data, and recording the music data on the recording medium based on the recording destination information And a recording process.

  In addition, in a control program for controlling a recording device that records music data input from an external storage medium by a computer, music related text data that is text information related to the music data is read from the external storage medium. And recording the music data on the recording medium, generating recording destination information of the music data based on the music-related text data, and recording the music data on the recording medium based on the recording destination information. It is characterized by.

  According to the present invention, since appropriate recording destination information (for example, folder name or track name) is automatically generated and assigned, the contents of the music data recorded on the recording medium without any troublesome operation by the user Can be easily grasped, and usability is improved.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[1] First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a recording / reproducing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The recording / reproducing apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 is applied to a composite device in which a car navigation device and a car audio device are combined, and includes a main body 1a and a user interface 1b.
As shown in FIG. 1, the main unit 1 a includes a main CPU 2, a memory unit 3, an interface unit 4, an external storage medium reading unit 5, a flash memory unit 6, an encoder decoder unit 7, and an audio playback unit 8. An amplifier 9, a speaker 10, a communication unit 11, and a display control unit 12.
A main CPU 2 (Central Processing Unit) executes operation control of various parts of the recording / reproducing apparatus 1 and various calculations.

The memory unit 3 stores a control program for executing various processes such as a music data automatic deletion process executed by the main CPU 2, and includes an SRAM (Static RAM), an SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM), a Flash ROM, and the like. Consists of The memory unit 3 stores a flag RECSKIP for setting whether or not to perform music data automatic deletion processing. If this flag RECSKIP is set to “1”, the music data automatic deletion process is executed.
The interface unit 4 is a circuit that functions as an interface between components (devices) included in the recording / reproducing apparatus 1. The main CPU 2 and the memory unit 3 are connected to the interface unit 4 and will be described next. An external storage medium reading unit 5, a flash memory unit 6, an encoder decoder unit 7, an audio reproduction unit 8, and a display control unit 12 are connected.

The external storage medium reading unit 5 is a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or the like, and is configured so that an external storage medium such as a music CD can be mounted. The external storage medium reading unit 5 reads music data stored in the attached external storage medium, and outputs the read music data to the audio reproduction unit 8 via the encoder decoder unit 7.
The flash memory unit 6 stores music data, folder name data (disk name data), track name data (music name data), and the like.
The encoder / decoder unit 7 includes an encoder and a decoder, compresses the music data signal input from the external storage medium reading unit 5 and the like as necessary, and stores it in the flash memory unit 6 via the interface unit 4. The music data signal that is output and input from the flash memory unit 6 or the like via the interface unit 4 is subjected to decompression processing as necessary, and is output to the audio playback unit 8.

The audio reproduction unit 8 performs predetermined signal processing on the music data signal input from the external storage medium reading unit 5 or the flash memory unit 6 via the encoder decoder unit 7. Further, predetermined signal processing is performed on an audio signal input from a radio receiving unit, a TV tuner unit, an MD (Mini Disk) reproducing unit, etc. (not shown). The music data signal that has been subjected to signal processing in the audio playback unit 8 is amplified by an amplifier 9 and output to the outside through a speaker 10 as a sound wave.
The communication unit 11 can access an external database server or the like via a communication network (not shown) (Internet, wireless LAN, etc.), and can refer to a CDDB (CD DataBase) as necessary. ing.
The display control unit 12 converts image data output from the main CPU 2 (for example, image data for operation menu display, image data for route guidance, etc.) into RGB signals, and the VIDEO provided in the user interface unit 1b. The signal is output to the signal processing circuit 23.

The user interface unit 1 b includes an input unit 21, a remote control light receiving unit 22, a VIDEO signal processing circuit 23, and a display 24.
The input unit 21 receives various operation instructions from the user and includes a touch panel or an operator. The remote control light receiving unit 22 receives an instruction signal from a remote control device (not shown). A user operation instruction such as a reproduction instruction or a reproduction skip instruction is input from the input unit 21 and the remote control light receiving unit 22 and is output to the interface unit 4. Although the user can perform various operations via the input unit 21 and the remote control light receiving unit 22, typical operations performed during playback of a music CD or the like include operations such as stop, fast forward, and fast reverse. There are provided operation elements (not shown) such as operation keys for performing the above.

When the user selects the fast-forward key, a playback skip instruction is input to the main CPU 2, playback of the currently played music data is interrupted, and playback of the next music data is performed. On the other hand, when the fast reverse key is selected, the currently reproduced music data is replayed from the beginning.
The VIDEO signal processing circuit 23 receives the RGB signals from the display control unit 12, converts them into video signals to be displayed by the display 24, and outputs them to the display 24.
The display 24 displays a map, an operation screen for prompting the user to perform an operation, and the like, and can be configured by, for example, a liquid crystal panel.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the recording / reproducing apparatus.
The recording / playback apparatus 1 is functionally divided roughly into a playback control function unit 1A for performing playback control of music data such as CD format or MP3 format from a CD-DA which is an external storage medium, and a music data flash memory. A music acquisition / playback function unit 1B that performs recording on the unit 6 or playback control from the flash memory unit 6 and a display control function unit 1C that performs display control of various information such as a folder name of music data on the display 24. And is configured.

FIG. 3 is a process flowchart of the first embodiment.
In the following description, processing during recording of CD-DA (Compact Disc-Digital Audio) will be described.
First, when there is a playback instruction for the CD-DA 30 which is an external storage medium, the interface unit 4 reads a plurality of music data supplied from the CD-DA 30 by the external storage medium reading unit 5 and performs predetermined processing by the audio playback unit 8. The music data is played back in the order. At the same time, the music data supplied from the CD-DA 30 is recorded (stored) in the flash memory unit 6 under the control of the main CPU 2.
In this case, the music data supplied from the CD-DA 30 is read out at a speed higher than the normal playback speed such as double speed or quadruple speed in the external storage medium reading section 5 and recorded (stored) in the flash memory section 6. Alternatively, the music data recorded (stored) in the flash memory unit 6 may be read out and reproduced in the audio reproduction unit 8 at a normal reproduction speed. Alternatively, the music data may be read from the CD-DA 30 at the normal speed by the external storage medium reading unit 5 and played back by the audio playback unit 8 and recorded (stored) at the normal speed in the flash memory unit 6. Furthermore, you may enable it to set them suitably by a user.

In parallel with this, the main CPU 2 determines whether or not the recording is completed (step S1).
If it is determined in step S1 that the recording has not yet been completed (step S1; No), a standby state is entered.
If the recording is completed in step S1 (step S1; Yes),
The reproduction control function unit 1A determines whether the CD-DA 30 includes text information that conforms to the CD-TEXT format (step S2).
If the CD-DA 30 includes text information (CD-TEXT) conforming to the CD-TEXT format in the determination in step S2 (step S2; Yes), the playback control function unit 1A includes the text information. The disc title (DISC TITLE) to be recorded is acquired and notified to the reproduction / control function unit 1B as a folder name (step S3).
Furthermore, the playback control function unit 1A acquires the track title (TRACK TITLE) included in the text information and notifies the playback / control function unit 1B as a file name (step S4).

Next, the reproduction / control function unit 1B registers the notified folder name and file name in the flash memory unit 6 in association with the recording data as folder name data and file name data, respectively (step S5).
As a result, the playback / control function unit 1B transmits the folder name and file name to the display unit for display (step S8).
If it is determined in step S2 that the CD-DA 30 does not include text information (CD-TEXT) conforming to the CD-TEXT format (step S2; No), the playback control function unit 1A performs default name registration. The reproduction / control function unit 1B is notified (step S4).
Accordingly, the playback / control function unit 1B registers the folder name and file name, which are default names, for example, “FOLDER0001”, “TRACK01”, “TRACK02”,... In the flash memory unit 6 in association with the recording data. (Step S7).

As a result, the playback / control function unit 1B transmits the folder name and file name to the display unit for display (step S8).
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when text information (CD-TEXT) conforming to the CD-TEXT format is included in the CD-DA 30 that is an external storage medium, the text information is included in the text information. Since the folder name and the file name are assigned based on this, it is possible to save the user from renaming and to easily find the desired music data.

[2] Second Embodiment In the first embodiment described above, processing is performed based on whether text information (CD-TEXT) is included in the CD-DA. However, the second embodiment further includes: This is an embodiment in which the optimum folder name and track name are used more reliably with reference to CDDB (CD Database) stored in a database server on the network.
Since the apparatus configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, a detailed description is used.
In this case, the CDDB is a database for providing information related to the music recorded on the CD-DA to the user's CD playback software and peripheral devices. When the CD-DA is set, the main CPU 2 automatically performs the CDDB. The CD-DA can be reproduced while referring to information such as album name, song name, artist name, etc. by searching and downloading information on the CD-DA set by accessing the CD.

FIG. 4 is a process flowchart of the second embodiment.
First, when there is a playback instruction for the CD-DA 30 which is an external storage medium, the interface unit 4 reads a plurality of music data supplied from the CD-DA 30 by the external storage medium reading unit 5 and performs predetermined processing by the audio playback unit 8. The music data is played back in the order. At the same time, the music data supplied from the CD-DA 30 is recorded (stored) in the flash memory unit 6 under the control of the main CPU 2.

In parallel with this, the main CPU 2 determines whether or not the recording is completed (step S11).
If it is determined in step S11 that the recording has not yet been completed (step S11; No), a standby state is entered.
If the recording is completed in step S11 (step S11; Yes),
The playback control function unit 1A determines whether the CD-DA 30 includes text information that conforms to the CD-TEXT format (step S12).
If it is determined in step S12 that the CD-DA 30 includes text information (CD-TEXT) conforming to the CD-TEXT format (step S2; Yes), the playback control function unit 1A is included in the text information. The disc title (DISC TITLE) to be recorded is acquired and notified to the reproduction / control function unit 1B as a folder name (step S13).
Furthermore, the playback control function unit 1A acquires the track title (TRACK TITLE) included in the text information and notifies the playback / control function unit 1B as a file name (step S14).

Next, the playback / control function unit 1B registers the notified folder name and file name in the flash memory unit 6 in association with the recording data as folder name data and file name data, respectively (step S15).
As a result, the playback / control function unit 1B transmits the folder name and file name to the display unit for display (step S22).
If it is determined in step S12 that the CD-DA 30 does not include text information (CD-TEXT) conforming to the CD-TEXT format (step S12; No), the playback control function unit 1A The external database server is accessed to determine whether text information corresponding to the CD-DA exists on the CDDB 31 (step S16).

If the CDDB 31 contains text information (album name data, song name data, artist data, etc.) in step S16 (step S16; Yes), the playback control function unit 1A Then, album name data included in the text information is acquired, and the album name is notified as a folder name to the reproduction / control function unit 1B (step S17).
Further, the reproduction control function unit 1A acquires the song name data included in the text information, and notifies the reproduction / control function unit 1B of the song name as a track name (file name) (step S18).

Next, the playback / control function unit 1B registers the notified album name folder name and file name in the flash memory unit 6 in association with the recording data as folder name data and file name data, respectively (step S15).
Thereby, the reproduction / control function unit 1B transmits the folder name and the track name (file name) to the display unit for display (step S22).
If it is determined in step S16 that the CDDB 31 does not contain text information (step S2; No), the playback control function unit 1A notifies the playback / control function unit 1B of default name registration (step S20).
Accordingly, the playback / control function unit 1B registers the folder name and file name, which are default names, for example, “FOLDER0001”, “TRACK01”, “TRACK02”,... In the flash memory unit 6 in association with the recording data. (Step S21).

As a result, the playback / control function unit 1B transmits the folder name and file name to the display unit for display (step S8).
As described above, according to the second embodiment, when the CD-DA 30 that is an external storage medium includes text information (CD-TEXT) conforming to the CD-TEXT format, Since the folder name and the file name are assigned based on the text information (CD-TEXT) in preference to the CDDB 31 stored in the database server, it is possible to save the user's trouble of renaming and more accurate. It becomes possible to register information.

In the above description, a case has been described where CD-DA30 is used as an external storage medium and text information conforming to the CD-TEXT format is used. It is also possible to control similarly based on the album name and the name of each track (song) included.
Similarly, even if it is MD, it can be similarly applied as long as it includes text information.
In addition, the flash memory unit 6 has been described as an example of a recording medium for recording music data. However, a hard disk, a memory card using a semiconductor memory, and the like can be applied if a reader / writer function is provided. .
Moreover, although the case where CDDB is used as a music information database on an external database server has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and any database that can refer to necessary music-related text data such as an album name and a music title can be similarly applied. It is.

1 is a schematic configuration block diagram of a recording / reproducing apparatus in an embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of a recording / reproducing apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation screen displayed on the indicator of the memory | storage / reproducing apparatus in embodiment. It is a processing flowchart of a 1st embodiment. It is a processing flowchart of a 2nd embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Recording / reproducing apparatus 1A Playback control function part 1B Music acquisition / reproduction function part (recording part)
1C Display control function part 2 Main CPU (control part)
3 memory unit 4 interface unit 5 external storage medium reading unit 6 flash memory unit 6 (recording unit)
7 Encoder decoder unit 8 Audio playback unit

Claims (8)

In a recording device for recording music data input from an external storage medium,
A recording unit for recording the music data on a recording medium;
When the recording unit is controlled to record the music data on the recording medium, the music data is recorded based on music-related text data that is text information related to the music data stored in the external storage medium. A control unit for generating destination information;
A recording apparatus comprising: The recording apparatus according to claim 1,
A communication unit that can access an external music information database via a communication network,
When the music-related text data does not exist in the external recording medium, the second music-related text data is extracted from the music information database instead of the music-related text data, and the second music-related text data is extracted. Based on the music data recording destination information,
A recording apparatus. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the music-related text data includes at least one of an album name, an artist name, and a music name. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The recording apparatus, wherein the recording destination information includes at least one of a folder name and a track name. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the external storage medium is an optical disk or a magneto-optical disk. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The recording apparatus is a semiconductor memory device or a magnetic disk device. In a control method of a recording apparatus for recording music data input from an external storage medium,
A related text reading process of reading music related text data that is text information related to the music data from the external storage medium;
A recording destination information generating step of generating recording destination information of the music data based on the music related text data when recording the music data on the recording medium;
A recording process for recording the music data on a recording medium based on the recording destination information;
A control method for a recording apparatus, comprising: In a control program for controlling a recording device for recording music data input from an external storage medium by a computer,
Read music related text data that is text information related to the music data from the external storage medium,
When recording the music data on the recording medium, to generate recording destination information of the music data based on the music-related text data,
Recording the music data on a recording medium based on the recording destination information;
A control program characterized by that.

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