JP2008515008A - Rhythm device for sound generation, performance, accompaniment and evaluation - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device for sound generation, sound performance, music accompaniment, and user evaluation, the electronic device comprising an electronic module (14, 6), an instruction unit (16), and a karaoke unit (5, 20, 50, 13, 103, 123), and the karaoke unit is fixed to the user's body by an adjustable elastic belt (321). Communication between these three elements can be achieved by means of radio frequency, ultrasound, infrared light, or electrical wire / cable. This device is intended for use in a vehicle and aims to give a sense of freedom and enjoyment to the user of the device. The technical field of the present invention belongs to “electronic engineering”.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic audio device that is fixed or non-fixed to a user's body and thus used inside a vehicle. The present invention belongs to the field of “electronics”.

  Brazilian patent application No. 0404209-3 (BR040404209-3) dated October 1, 2004, Brazilian patent application No. 0404264-6 (BR040404264-6) dated October 1, 2005, November 5, 2004 The Brazilian patent application No. 0404847-4 (BR0404847-4) and the additional certificate protocol number 015050000544 dated 14 September 2005 deal with the same inventive activity by the applicant, and this patent It is included in the application and claims priority to these. This addition gives technical improvements and does not change the concept of the present invention.

  In particular, due to the increase in the number of owned vehicles and the lack of traffic infrastructure in large cities, constant traffic congestion occurs, and drivers and / or passengers are forced to be trapped in their vehicles for a long time. This phenomenon, in addition to increasing the stress resulting from daily activities, afflicts drivers and / or passengers that are trapped and isolated in the vehicle.

  When confined in a stopped vehicle, the occupant can engage in some activity, such as listening to music or reading newspapers or magazines, distract his attention from the real situation, relax, Try to relax. However, despite such driver and / or passenger music calming effects, dissatisfaction continues and their interest in music also declines.

  The idea of the present invention is to provide the driver and / or passengers a fun and comfortable time by reducing their worries, distress and stress. By listening to the music and attempting to accompany the music with an instrument (percussion, keyboard, string instrument, or wind instrument), the vehicle occupant will be more interested in the accompanist's activities Become. In addition, by trying to obtain a good evaluation in accompaniment activity, the accompanist will pursue ability improvement. Realize this idea in the form of an electronic musical instrument. This electronic musical instrument can be fixed to the human body, and can generate, play, multiplex, and mix sounds, and can evaluate the accompaniment ability of the user.

  The advantage over existing methods is that the user accompanies the song with his / her hands and / or fingers as if he were playing a musical instrument and As a method to evaluate the success or ability of your performance, you can receive the final score. This serves to further motivate users to pursue improvements in their own scores, thereby distracting them from the problems and situations that plague them.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic device that enables a driver and / or passenger in a vehicle to generate, play, multiplex, mix sound and to assess a user's ability in accompaniment of musical instruments and / or voices to a song. There is to provide to. Therefore, the device of the present invention aims to provide a time in which a user can be quietly enjoyed, enthusiastic and spontaneous, in a situation where the user is confined in his vehicle.

  The electronic device according to the present invention comprises a set of kits. The kit consists of a karaoke unit, an electronic module, and an instruction unit that are secured to an adjustable strap for securing to the user's body. The apparatus of the present invention for use in a vehicle presents two preferred embodiments with the same function, although in different ways.

  In a first preferred embodiment, the karaoke unit transmits the processed sound to the electronic module, and the received electronic module decodes, converts and amplifies the received signal to excite the vehicle loudspeaker. . That is, the acquired sound transmitted from the karaoke unit is reconfigured in the electronic module. The karaoke unit can also function without using electronic modules and loudspeakers. This is because a wired earphone or an earphone with a wired microphone can be connected directly to this unit, or a wireless earphone or an earphone with a wireless microphone can be used.

  In a second preferred embodiment of the device, the karaoke unit sends only digitized instructions to the electronic module, which are related to user operations. From the received command, the electronic module performs necessary processing to acquire the obtained sound, amplifies the acquired signal, and outputs the amplified signal via the vehicle loudspeaker.

  The karaoke unit of the first preferred embodiment and the electronic module of the second preferred embodiment generate sounds of musical instruments (percussion instruments, keyboards, stringed instruments, or wind instruments), play music, and change performance parameters It adds sound effects, mixes multiple sounds, supports the user's operation of the device in a direct or indirect manner, and allows the user's ability to accompany musical instruments or voices to be evaluated.

  The instruction unit functions in the first and second preferred embodiments of the apparatus, but is essential in the second embodiment. This command unit is placed on a surface that can be viewed and accessed by the user. This unit allows you to manipulate commands on this device, and at the same time make it possible to visualize relevant information such as the type of instrument selected, the name of the song being played, the method of operation, the level of difficulty, the accompaniment score or result, etc. Become.

  A further important feature is to make the device usable as a DJ device because it provides the user with the same resources used by a sound specialist or an operator called a DJ. In addition, it is indispensable to use a jog disk as a DJ device.

  One of the key features of the device in both preferred embodiments is that it generates a user activity score or grade at the end as a DJ in musical and / or vocal accompaniment. Different difficulty levels can be selected by defining several types of evaluation criteria. LEDs present on the karaoke unit's jog disk and pads provide visual indications and show the moment and individual intensity to be touched on the surface in the form of points or areas, allowing the user during the performance activity To help.

  The karaoke unit also provides applications such as personal schedules, calculators, games, clocks, alarm clocks, music list editors, and battery meters. In the first embodiment of the karaoke unit, the karaoke unit can be used as a data storage unit for a computer by storing information in a flash storage memory or a memory card.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail on the basis of each implementation example shown in the accompanying drawings.

  The block diagram of FIG. 1 schematically shows a first preferred embodiment of an electronic device that is the object of the present invention. Shows all available and possible connections. The apparatus comprises a kit having elements of a karaoke unit 5, an electronic module 6, and an instruction unit 16. Other accessories such as “wired earphones or earphones with wired microphones” 1, “wireless earphones or earphones with wireless microphones” 4, computer 2 and memory card 3 complement the function of the device.

  The device has two operating options. The first option includes a karaoke unit 5 that transmits the processed sound to a “wireless or wired earphone or earphone with microphone” 9. This is shown in FIG. In the second option shown in FIG. 3, the karaoke unit 5 transmits the processed sound to the electronic module 6. The received electronic module decodes the received sound and amplifies it for output from the vehicle speaker system 7. For these two cases, the use of the instruction unit 16 is recognized as a means for visualizing information or executing instructions within the karaoke unit 5 or the electronic module 6.

  The second preferred embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4 is comprised of a kit having elements of a karaoke unit 13, an instruction unit 16 and an electronic module 14. In this embodiment, the karaoke unit 13, the electronic module 14, the command unit 16, and the vehicle speaker 7 constitute an indispensable form for the function of the apparatus, and the wireless earphone 4, wired earphone 1, computer 2, and memory card 3 corresponds to an accessory for complementing the function of the apparatus.

  Compared to the first preferred embodiment, the main difference in the second preferred embodiment of the device is that the karaoke unit 13 sends instructions to the electronic module 14. The electronic module executes these instructions in order to obtain a processed sound for transmission to the vehicle speaker 7. That is, the electronic module 14 functions as a processing unit and performs most of the functions of the apparatus. Note that only the karaoke unit 13 and the electronic module 14 are different from the assignment in the first preferred embodiment.

  FIG. 5 shows a detailed block diagram of the first aspect of the karaoke unit 20 in the first preferred embodiment of the apparatus which is the object of the present invention. This unit includes analog and digital electronic circuits that, in cooperation with installed software, generate sounds for musical instruments (percussion instruments, keyboards, stringed instruments, or wind instruments). Configure the system. The system plays music, adds musical effects, changes the performance parameters of music performance, mixes sounds, and mixes the user's instruments that are directly or indirectly active in all of these functions and Enables assessment of voice accompaniment ability.

  The karaoke unit 20 is supplied with power from a rechargeable internal battery, and the internal battery can be charged by the user as needed by the “battery and charge management circuit” 21. The power supply circuit 24 supplies a stabilized power supply voltage to supply power to the remaining circuits.

  The jog disk surface 193 has a contact sensor 22 that is sensitive to the frequency and intensity of the contact and detects the hit / contact by the user's hand and / or finger. The contact sensor 22 can be realized by a piezoelectric transducer, a field effect, or a sensor for pressure, force, vibration, or acceleration. By distributing many contact sensors on the jog disk 193, various areas sensitive to contact can be realized. This is because the individual functions of the contact sensors can be distributed. Due to the variety of functions of the sensors in the jog disk 193, the user can, for example, execute various instructions or generate sounds of instruments and / or different notes, change parameters, or play music Thus, different sound effects can be inserted or not inserted simultaneously.

  The resulting signal from one or more sensors passes through an analog processing circuit 23 that amplifies and settles this response signal. The signal obtained as a result is converted into a digital value via the analog / digital converter 25. A digital value obtained as a result of the conversion is transmitted to a digital signal processor (DSP) 28. The DSP performs the overall processing associated with the device for digital sound, signal and communication. The DSP 28 uses two types of memory. One is RAM memory 31, which temporarily stores data, and the other is flash memory 32, which includes the firmware system software, digital synthesis sound, sample values, sound effects, and books described above. Accommodates other data essential for unit function.

  In addition, the DSP 28 accesses files and / or data in the storage flash memory 34 and generates music performance, musical instrument (percussion instrument, keyboard, stringed instrument, or wind instrument) sound, performance parameter change, sound mixing, and sound effects. It plays the role of adding (echo, delay, pitch, distortion, etc.), interpreting and executing music and / or musical instrument karaoke files, and at the same time, it also realizes user ability evaluation from files included in other attributes .

  When the file is a file for music or karaoke and needs decoding or reconstruction, the DSP 28 uses the decoder 40 to perform these tasks. In addition, the DSP 28 can access files stored in the memory card 3 via the memory card interface 38. The audio mixer 33 has the task of mixing a plurality of sounds when necessary in connection with music, instrument sounds, and sound effects, resulting in a single sound. The mixed or obtained sound is transmitted to the communication system 37, “Earphone interface with earphone and microphone” 39, and “Wireless communication system for earphone and microphone” 41.

  The computer interface 42 provides a means for connecting to a computer to update firmware and sometimes add or delete data stored in the flash memory 34. Data in the memory card 3 is added or deleted via the memory card interface 38. It is important to point out that this computer interface 42 is compatible with most wired communication ports or wireless communication systems used on PCs.

  The communication system 37 is configured to transmit the obtained sound to the electronic module 6, receive information from the electronic module, transmit this information to the command unit 16, and also receive commands from the command unit. This communication needs to be bi-directional (two directions) and can be realized by radio frequency, ultrasound, infrared light, or electrical wire / cable, and at the same time, multiple combinations of these communication means.

  The “earphone and microphone interface” 39 excites the wired earphone by converting the obtained digital sound into an appropriate analog sound. In a similar manner, the microphone analog signal is converted to a digital value and transmitted to the DSP 28. After this, the DSP performs necessary processing.

  The “communication system for earphones and microphones” 41 has a purpose of transmitting and / or receiving sound without using wires for communication processing with a remote system including earphones and microphones. In this communication system, wireless earphones and microphones are accessories of the electronic device of the present invention, and are compatible with any wireless earphone or wireless earphone and microphone set.

  Microprocessor 30 cooperates with DSP 28 to control the remaining system components simultaneously with the processing of user interface devices such as display 27, keyboard 26, and jog disk 193. The display 27 makes the device operational status, menus, functions, charts, and other visual information visible to the user. The keyboard 26 functions as a command input and collects key information pressed by the user. The microprocessor 30 has a specific flash memory 36 which contains firmware that defines the functions and all operations that the device can perform. The jog disk sensor 29 has the purpose of detecting the speed and angular position of the disk, and transmits the detected value to the microprocessor 30 in the form of a digital signal. The microprocessor that has received the detection value executes individual local processing and transmits information to the DSP 28 in the form of instructions.

  LEDs (light emitting diodes) 35 of the jog disk are distributed in an appropriate form below the jog disk 193, and the microprocessor 30 controls these LEDs. The function of these LEDs is to provide the user with light instructions related to the action to be performed. That is, the moment and intensity of each contact are notified to the user simultaneously with the disc spot to be contacted. The area or point illuminated on the disk surface corresponds to the contact point and light intensity. This is controllable and is associated with the applied force or pressure. These LED combinations also provide light indications in the form of arrows, circles, squares, and other geometric shapes in addition to shapes and symbols that inform about functions, actions, commands, and the device Support and improve the use of.

  An important feature of the jog disk 193 is that this surface is composed of a flexible rubber or cushion material, which surface is translucent or transparent to light, so that the user can use the LED 25 located below the surface. Is to be able to see the light properly. For example, when the future action is of the type “rotate the disk clockwise at maximum intensity”, the group of LEDs arranged in the form of an arrow will light up in an order related to its direction of rotation and intensity. So that you know the speed to apply. Therefore, the user can know the rotation direction and the rotation speed by observing the moving speed at which the arrow is lit and the intensity of the light. Another reason for making the surface of the disc soft is to prevent injury to hands and / or fingers due to repeated contact / impact.

  FIG. 6 shows a detailed block diagram of the second aspect of the karaoke unit 50 in the first preferred embodiment of the apparatus which is the object of the present invention. This second aspect differs from the first aspect in that instead of the jog disk 193, a pad or surface 239 that is sensitive to contact is used. Accordingly, the block diagram of FIG. 6 is the same as that of FIG. 5 except that the jog disk sensor 29 is removed and the LED that was previously for the jog disk becomes the LED 64 for the pad. is there. Also, in the context of the first preferred embodiment, it is pointed out that the function of the first aspect of the karaoke unit 20 is maintained for this second aspect, but is implemented in a different way. It is important to keep

  The pad 239 has a number of touch sensors 52 associated with a surface area or point, and at the same time, LEDs 64 distributed at the bottom of the surface. This LED informs about the function, action, command and supports and improves the use of the device. In this manner, the user needs to slide or drag his hand over the pad 239 to simulate the rotation of the jog disk 193. The speed, direction of movement, and intensity of the user action are detected by appropriately arranged sensors and converted to rotation direction and speed in the same manner as the jog disk 193.

  FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of the electronic module 6 in the first preferred embodiment which is the object of the present invention. This module was obtained to receive the sound obtained from the karaoke units 50, 20, 5 in the form of digital data, decode the received data, convert it into an analog signal, and drive the vehicle speaker 7. It has the purpose of amplifying the signal.

  The electronic module 6 is supplied with power from a vehicle battery, and the power supply circuit 82 in FIG. 7 supplies a voltage necessary for the electronic module to function. Data transmitted from the communication system 89 of the karaoke units 50, 20, 5 is received by the communication system 89 of the electronic module 6, decoded by the decoder 91, and processed by the microprocessor 87 as necessary. The microprocessor 87 uses two types of memory. One is RAM memory 86, which temporarily stores data, and the other is flash memory 88, which stores firmware and other functions. An “ON / OFF” key 333 and an indicator LED 332 are associated with the keyboard circuit 90. The decoded and processed data is transmitted from the microprocessor 87 to the “D / A converter and active filter” 85, and an analog signal corresponding to the received digital data is generated. That is, the acquired sound transmitted from the karaoke units 50, 20, 5 is reconfigured in the electronic module 6. Next, the output signal normalized by the “D / A converter and active filter” 85 passes through the volume control circuit 84, and the volume control circuit settles the amplitude of this signal. Finally, the amplitude-set signal is amplified by the audio power amplifier 81 so as to be directly output via the vehicle speaker 7.

  FIG. 8 shows a block diagram of a third aspect of the karaoke unit 103 in a second preferred embodiment of the apparatus which is the object of the present invention. This unit has a rechargeable internal battery and a “battery and charge management circuit” 102, and a power supply circuit 105 is responsible for supplying a stabilized voltage to the remaining circuits.

  The jog disk 193 has at least one contact sensor 100 that senses the frequency and intensity of the contact and detects the hit / contact by the user's hand and / or finger. The contact sensor 100 can be implemented by a piezoelectric transducer, a field effect, or a pressure, force, vibration, or acceleration sensor. The sensor signal passes through the analog processing circuit 101 that sets the signal, and the acquired signal after passing through the sensor signal is transmitted to the A / D converter 104. This converter converts the analog signal into a digital value that can be processed by the microprocessor 106.

  By distributing a large number of contact sensors on the jog disk 193, various contact reaction areas can be provided, and individual functions can be assigned to the individual sensors.

  The sensor 110 of the jog disk has the purpose of detecting the rotational speed and the angular position of the disk, supplies the detected value with a digital code, and transmits it to the microprocessor 106. The processing of the keyboard 108 including all the keys of the karaoke unit 103 is also executed by the microprocessor 106. The microprocessor also sends information to the display.

  Instructions and controls executed by the user are processed by the microprocessor 106 and transmitted to the electronic module 6 by the communication system 109. In the same way, specific information about songs, musical effects, files and others is sent to the karaoke unit 103. The communication system 109 may use radio frequency, ultrasonic waves, infrared light, or electric wires / cables, and may combine a plurality of these communication means.

  The LEDs of the jog disk, i.e., the LED 111 of the jog wheel sensor, are distributed in a suitable form on the surface of the jog disk 193 and are controlled by the microprocessor 106. Similar to the first aspect 103 of the karaoke unit in the first preferred embodiment of the apparatus, the function of these LEDs is to provide the user with a light indication accompanying the action to be performed. That is, it informs the user about the disc spot to be contacted, and at the same time the moment and intensity of each contact.

  The fourth and final aspect 123 of the karaoke unit in the second preferred embodiment of the device is shown in particular detail in the block diagram of FIG. This unit is different from the third embodiment in that the pad 239 is used instead of the jog disc 193 and the LEDs 130 distributed on the surface of the pad 239 are different.

  FIG. 10 shows a block diagram of the electronic module 14 in a second preferred embodiment of the device which is the object of the present invention. The purpose of this electronic module was obtained by receiving instructions from karaoke units 13, 103, 123, decoding received instructions, generating sound and sound effects, playing songs, mixing multiple sounds While amplifying the sound for output through the vehicle speaker 7, the user's ability is also evaluated. The electronic module 14 is powered from the vehicle battery, and the power circuit 148 supplies a stabilized voltage to all devices of the electronic module.

  The communication system 147 is similar to and compatible with the communication system of the karaoke units 13, 103, and 123, and receives commands from the karaoke unit and transmits them to the microprocessor 151. The microprocessor interprets and executes these instructions. Microprocessor 151 receives instructions from keyboard 156, controls optical media reader 149 via driver 150, and receives data from this device. The microprocessor processes these received data locally and communicates the data to the DSP 145. The flash memory 157 of the microprocessor 151 stores the system firmware and customized information.

  The DSP 145 is, for example, playing music, generating sounds of musical instruments (percussion instruments, keyboards, stringed instruments, or wind instruments), changing performance parameters, mixing sounds, adding sound effects (echo, delay, speed, distortion, etc.), music And / or interpretation and execution of karaoke sound files of musical instruments, and at the same time responsible for processing the user's ability assessment from other attributes of these files. In addition, the DSP 145 can access data (songs, files, samples, patterns for voice and musical karaoke, etc.) stored in the memory card 3 via the interface 153 for the memory card. The DSP 145 uses a decoder 155 to decode data such as songs or samples.

  The DSP 145 uses two types of memory. One is a RAM memory 146, which temporarily stores data. The other is a flash memory 152 that contains firmware, sound of musical instrument sounds, sample values, sound effects, and, if necessary, codes for the functions of this unit.

  The computer interface 154 provides a means for communicating with a computer in order to update firmware or add or delete data stored in the flash memory from the memory card data 3. This interface is compatible with most communication ports of wired or wireless communication systems used on PCs.

  The sound transmitted from the DSP 145 is converted into an analog signal by the “D / A converter and active filter” 144. Multiple analog channels can be used and can be mixed by the audio mixer 143. Thus, it is possible to mix the sound of one or more songs with, for example, the sound and / or sound effects of one instrument. The resulting sound from the mixer is adjusted in amplitude by the volume control circuit 142 and transmitted to the audio power amplifier 141, which supplies the necessary power to the vehicle speaker 7.

  FIG. 11 shows a block diagram of the instruction unit 16, which operates in conjunction with the electronic modules 6, 14 that are compatible with the first and second preferred embodiments of the apparatus. This unit is preferably connected to the electronic modules 6, 14 in order to realize further control on the device by means of a keyboard 163 and to display additional information on the display 162 of the device. The energy supplied to this unit can be fed directly from the vehicle battery or the electronic modules 6, 14. At this time, the power supply circuit 164 supplies a stabilized power supply voltage required to supply power to the remaining circuits of the unit.

  The microprocessor 161 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data, and at the same time, controls the remaining devices of the instruction unit 16. The communication system 160 is equivalent to and compatible with the electronic module communication systems 89 and 147 and the karaoke unit communication systems 37, 70, 109 and 129. Accordingly, the communication system 160 communicates bidirectionally and can use radio frequency, ultrasound, infrared light, or electrical wires / cables, and simultaneously combine multiple means of communication. .

  FIG. 12 shows a front surface 181, an upper surface 220, and a lower surface 223 in the first aspect of the karaoke unit 20 of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. On the upper surface 220, there are connectors 221 for wired earphones and microphones, and a button 222 for turning on / off the unit. The lower surface 223 includes a charger insertion connector 224, a memory card insertion slot 225, and a computer connector 226.

  The main control unit, the command unit, and the display 204 exist on the front surface 181. Graphic display 204 allows users to view menus and submenus, song names, playlists, volume settings, graphic equalizers, battery meters, communication monitors, accompaniment signals, various texts, and various icons. Visualize applications that have a graphical interface at the same time.

  The volume of the musical instrument (percussion instrument, keyboard, stringed instrument, or wind instrument) or the intensity of the sound effect mixed with the song can be adjusted by volume keys 182 and 180. The volume corresponding to the main volume and the sound mixed with the song can be adjusted by the volume keys 202 and 203 of the mixer.

  The “time” key 184 has a function of changing the performance display mode at the time of performance, and can be changed to display the remaining time or the played time by changing this. The “Continue” key 201 activates a repeat function. This function is executed at the end of the performance, and the performance is performed again from the beginning of the list. The following keys are used for basic music control functions. “Stop” 186 stops the performance. The “fast forward / next music” 187 fast forwards the performance track or jumps to the next track. “Rewind / Previous Music” 188 rewinds the performance track or plays the previous performance track. And “Play / Pause” 189 starts or pauses the performance of the selected music. “Menu” key 210 and browsing keys 214, 209, 211, 208 generally allow access to system sub-menus to activate application and function keys.

  The jog disk 193 enables various functions in the present apparatus. This rotating disk mimics a conventional turntable and does not rotate by itself, but can make an acoustic effect on the music being played. By rotating the jog disk 193 clockwise, the function or command is activated in a forward direction, and by rotating it counterclockwise, activation of the function or command in the backward direction is realized. The speed at which the disc is rotated by the user's hand and / or finger is also reflected. In addition, the jog disc 193 is sensitive to contact / hitting with hands and / or fingers and can also be used, for example, for accompaniment of songs.

  By acting as a DJ, the user will have various functions and resources. One of these resources is a cue function that serves to mark a spot for starting the performance of a song. To do this, it is necessary to pause the song by pressing “Play / Pause” 189, set the exact point by rotating the jog disc 193, and press the “Cue” key 191. is there. The LED 190 flashes during selection and turns on when storage of the set point is complete. When the user wishes to return to the stored point, the user need only press the “cue” key 191 again. Other similar functions are provided by “fly cue” 192. This marks a point in the performance of the song, so that the song can be resumed from the point marked by the “cue” key 191. Various performance spots can be stored via the “cue setting” key 206 and can be selected using the “cue selection” key 183.

  A further important function of the device is the setting of the music playing speed (or pitch function). Speed is selected via the “Pitch” key 199, which can be performed by the “BPM / Pitch” keys 195, 196, the slide control 194, or the jog disk 193. When the pitch function is activated, the LED 198 is lit. “BPM / Pitch” keys 195, 196 have a second function of defining or displaying the number of beats per minute (bass and sudden start tone) of music. The speed level can be set by pressing the “master tempo” key 197 with the pitch function. At this time, the speed is regarded as a normal performance speed.

  The duration of the song can be marked for continuous performance, or it can be mixed with the music. The start point is marked using the “cue” 191 or “fly cue” key 192, and the end point is marked using the “cue B / exit” key 200 to set the duration. The user can then press the “loop” key 212 to play continuously (ie, in a loop), or the “sampler” key 213 can be used to mix the song with music during this period. It becomes possible. In order to get out of the above function, it is necessary to press the “Cue B / Exit” key 200, which returns to the normal music performance mode.

  The karaoke units 5, 20, and 50 can generate sounds of several types of instruments such as percussion instruments, keyboards, stringed instruments, and wind instruments, and the type of instrument is selected via the “instrument selection” key 207. be able to. After selecting a given instrument, it is only necessary to hit the surface of the jog disc 193 with the user's hand or finger to generate the sound. The intensity of this impact will affect the acoustic intensity of the instrument or its notes. In addition, in addition to various types of distortion in the music being played, it is also possible to generate acoustic effects such as scratches, echoes, frequency filters, performance delays, stops, or gradual performances. This effect type selection is performed by an “effect selection” key 205.

  Via the “level” key 185, the difficulty level of the ability evaluation of the user can be set. At 4 levels, beginners need assistance, easy, moderate and difficult.

  FIG. 13 shows a front side 244, a right side 247, a left side 234, an upper side 232, and a lower side 240 in the second embodiment of the karaoke unit 50 in the first preferred embodiment.

  On the upper surface 232 are an earphone / microphone connector 230 and a button 231 for turning on / off the unit. The lower surface 140 includes a charger connector 241, a memory card insertion slot 242, and a computer interface connector 243.

  The music performance control keys are on the left side 234, which consists of a “stop” key 237, “play / pause” 236, “fast forward / next music” 238, and “rewind / previous music” 235. On the right side 247, the keys of “instrument selection” 246 for instrument selection (percussion instrument, keyboard, stringed instrument, or wind instrument), “effect selection” 248 for sound effect selection, and selected parameter values are changed. There are two arrows 249, 245 for the purpose.

  The front 244 has a graphic display 233, a pad 239, and a “menu” key 250 that activates and controls menus displayed on the display 233. It is also possible to instruct using the pad 239, and this pad can be used for a menu selection operation of a menu to activate a selected function.

  In connection with the second preferred embodiment of the apparatus, which is the object of the present invention, FIG. 14 shows a front face 265, an upper face 261, and a lower face 269 in the third aspect of the karaoke unit 103. The upper surface 261 has an “on / off” button 260 for the unit, while the lower surface 269 has a charger connector 270.

  On the front 265, there is a jog disk 193 and control keys. The performance control keys include a “stop” key 271, “play / pause” 268, “fast forward / next music” 272, and “rewind / previous music” 267. The most common DJ functions are represented by the “fly cue” 264, “pitch” 263, “cue” 274, and “scratch” 273 keys. The volume of the sound obtained can be adjusted by volume arrows 275 and 262.

  The functionality of the second preferred embodiment is complemented by using the instruction unit 16 and this front 281 is shown in detail in FIG. This unit is a vehicle panel located on one of a number of windows, on the center of the handle, or on the most suitable surface so that the user can view the displayed information 280 and easily operate the keys. Can be fixed on the surface. Menus can be activated by pressing the “Menu” key 282, and browsing keys 284, 285, 286, 283 assist when the options provided by these menus are selected.

  FIG. 16 shows a front face 304, an upper face 302, and a lower face 308 in a fourth aspect of the karaoke unit 123 in connection with the first preferred embodiment of the apparatus. The upper surface 302 has an “on / off” button 300 for the unit, and the lower surface 308 has a connector 309 for charging the internal battery.

  A pad 239 and control keys are located on the front face 304. The performance control keys include “stop” 310, “play / pause” 307, “fast forward / next music” 311, and “rewind / previous music” 306. A sound effect and a DJ function can be selected by an “effect selection” key 303, and an “instrument selection” key 312 selects an instrument (percussion instrument, keyboard, stringed instrument, or wind instrument). The volume of the master sound, i.e. the sound obtained, can be adjusted by volume arrows 313 and 301. The pad 239 can be used when selecting a function, and can assist when browsing a menu.

  FIG. 17 shows a perspective view of the first aspect of the karaoke unit 20, which is secured by an adjustable elastic belt 321. The belt has straps or adhesive portions or velcro tapes 322, 323, 325, 324, which are useful when securing and applying the unit to the user's body.

  The electronic module 6 in the first preferred embodiment of the device is shown in the perspective view of FIG. This module has a ventilation hole 331 on the surface, and an electric wire / cable 330 comes out from behind to realize connection with the power source and the vehicle speaker 7. A module “on / off” button 333 is in front of the power LED 332.

  FIG. 19 shows a perspective view of the electronic module 14 in a second preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention. This module has a ventilation hole 331 on the surface, and an electric wire / cable 330 comes out from behind to realize connection with the power source and the vehicle speaker 7. On the front side, there are an optical medium insertion port 335, an optical medium ejection button 336, a memory card insertion port 337, an “ON / OFF” button 333 for this module, and a power display LED 332.

  A perspective view of the second mode of the karaoke unit 50 is shown in FIG. This unit is fixed to an adjustable elastic belt 321. FIG. 21 shows a perspective view of the third aspect 103 of the karaoke unit, which is secured by an adjustable elastic belt 321. The fourth and final aspect of the karaoke unit 123 is shown in the perspective view of FIG. This unit is fixed to an adjustable elastic belt 321.

  The adjustable elastic belt 321 present in all aspects 20, 50, 103, 123 of the karaoke unit is a strap or adhesive portion or velcro that can provide a safe and proper ergonomic arrangement on the user's body ( Registered trademark) 322, 323, 325, 324. FIG. 23 shows a perspective view of the instruction unit 16. This unit can be fixed, glued or inserted into the interior surface of the vehicle.

  In the four aspects of the karaoke unit 5, 13, 20, 50, 103, 123, the karaoke unit comprises a box having a display, a key, and a contact surface (pad or jog disk), a printed circuit board, an electronic component, It contains communication modules, rechargeable batteries, connecting wires, mechanical supports, and other elements for constructing electronic and mechanical structures. In a similar manner, both preferred electronic modules according to Examples 6 and 14 are particularly suitable for printed circuit boards, optical media readers, memory card sockets, electrical wires / cables, and mechanical parts mounting electronic components. It consists of a box or casing for protection.

  The apparatus of the present invention also provides users with applications such as games, schedules, calendars, performance list editors, sound settings, advanced forms, file editors, contact lists, alarm clocks, and clocks. These applications are preferably present in the karaoke units 5, 13, 20, 50, 103, 123, especially in the unit's firmware.

  In both the pad 239 and the jog disc 193, these surfaces are composed of a flexible rubber or cushion material and are translucent or transparent to light, so that the user is placed at the bottom of the surface It should be pointed out that it is possible to properly see the light of the LED.

  Users interact with the karaoke units 5, 13, 20, 50, 103, 123 through the available controls to perform or play sound effects on musical instruments and / or voices. Apply and receive a score that corresponds to your ability at the end of the song. When using musical accompaniment or sound effects, the evaluation takes into account synchrony during performance, contact strength, movement of the jog disk 193, instrument used, score used, and type of effect. Through the built-in functions of the jog disc 193 and the karaoke units 5, 13, 20, 50, 103, 123, the user can assume the role of DJ and can evaluate his own DJ ability. In addition to these functions, this device can be used as a vocal karaoke by using a microphone, and it is also possible to evaluate the rhythm, synchrony, timbre, tone quality, and strength of the user's voice when singing It is. The standard criteria for the parameter to be evaluated is in the file containing the song or in a specific karaoke file. These parameters are used in the calculation of the scores associated with the user's capabilities, and the user's capabilities are displayed on the graphic displays 204, 232, 280.

  The difficulty level has a function for establishing a predetermined standard in the ability evaluation of the user. Evaluation is divided into four levels: beginners requiring assistance, easy, moderate, and difficult. When the evaluation parameters receive different weights after the performance is finished, different standard criteria are selected according to the defined levels.

1 is a block diagram having possible elements of an electronic device in a first preferred embodiment that is the object of the present invention; It is a block diagram which shows the 1st structure of the usage method of the electronic device in the 1st preferable Example which is the objective of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the 2nd structure of the usage method of the electronic apparatus in the 1st preferable Example which is the objective of this invention. Fig. 2 is a block diagram with all possible elements of an electronic device in a second preferred embodiment which is the object of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the aspect of the 1st karaoke unit in the 1st preferable Example of the electronic device which is the objective of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the aspect of the 2nd karaoke unit in the 1st preferable Example of the electronic device which is the objective of this invention. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic module in a first preferred embodiment of an electronic device that is an object of the present invention; It is a block diagram which shows the aspect of the 3rd karaoke unit in the 2nd preferable Example of the electronic device which is the objective of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the aspect of the 4th karaoke unit in the 2nd preferable Example of the electronic device which is the objective of this invention. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic module in a second preferred embodiment of an electronic device that is an object of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the instruction unit which is the object of the present invention. It is the figure of the front of the 1st mode of the karaoke unit in the 1st preferred example of the electronic device which is the object of the present invention, the upper surface, and the lower surface. It is a figure of the front of the 2nd aspect of the karaoke unit in the 1st preferred example of the electronic device which is the object of the present invention, the upper side, the lower side, the right side, and the left side. It is a figure of the front of the 3rd aspect of the karaoke unit in the 2nd preferred example of the electronic device which is the object of the present invention, an upper surface, and a lower surface. It is a figure of the front of the instruction unit which is the object of the present invention. It is a figure of the front of the 4th aspect of the karaoke unit in the 2nd preferred example of the electronic device which is the object of the present invention, an upper surface, and a lower surface. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a karaoke unit secured to its adjustable elastic strap in a first preferred embodiment of an electronic device that is the object of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic module in a first preferred embodiment of an electronic device that is an object of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an electronic module in a second preferred embodiment of an electronic device that is an object of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a karaoke unit secured to an adjustable elastic strap in a first preferred embodiment of an electronic device that is an object of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a third aspect of a karaoke unit secured to an adjustable elastic strap in a second preferred embodiment of an electronic device that is an object of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fourth aspect of a karaoke unit secured to an adjustable elastic strap in a second preferred embodiment of an electronic device that is an object of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an instruction unit that is an object of the present invention.

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  Sound comprising a kit comprising three elements: a karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) fixed to an adjustable elastic belt (321), an electronic module (6), and a command unit (16) Rhythm device for generating, playing, accompaniment and evaluation.   Sound comprising a kit comprising three elements: a karaoke unit (13, 103, 123), an electronic module (14), and a command unit (16) fixed to an adjustable elastic belt (321) Rhythm device for generating, playing, accompaniment and evaluation.   The karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) obtains a sound that can be directly heard via a wired earphone or a wired earphone and microphone (1), a wireless earphone or a wireless earphone and microphone (4). The rhythm apparatus for generating, playing, accompaniment, and evaluating a sound according to claim 1, wherein   The sound generation, performance, accompaniment and evaluation according to claim 1, characterized in that the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) transmits a digitized sound to the electronic module (6). Rhythm device.   The electronic module (6) is capable of receiving digitized sounds, reconstructing them and amplifying the resulting sound for a vehicle speaker (7). A rhythm device for generating, playing, accompaniment, and evaluation of the sound described in 1.   The karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) comprises a wireless communication system (41, 69) adapted to any wireless earphone or a wireless earphone and microphone set configuration. Rhythm device for sound generation, performance, accompaniment, and evaluation.   Sound according to claim 1, characterized in that the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) has a memory card interface (38, 66) capable of reading and writing data to and from the memory card (3). Rhythm device for generating, playing, accompaniment, and evaluation.   The sound generation according to claim 1, characterized in that the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) has a computer communication interface (42, 71) capable of setting communication means with the computer (2). Rhythm device for performance, accompaniment and evaluation.   The sound generation, performance, accompaniment and evaluation according to claim 2, characterized in that the karaoke unit (13, 103, 123) transmits digitized instructions to the electronic module (14). Rhythm device.   The electronic module (14) produces a sound that can be heard directly via a wireless earphone or wireless earphone and microphone (4), a wired earphone or wired earphone and microphone (1), and a vehicle speaker (7). The rhythm device for generating, playing, accompaniment, and evaluating a sound according to claim 2, wherein the rhythm device is obtained.   11. Sound generation, performance, accompaniment and evaluation according to claim 3 or 10, characterized in that the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) and the electronic module (14) are capable of generating the sound of a musical instrument. Rhythm device.   11. The sound generation, performance and performance according to claim 3 or 10, wherein the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) and the electronic module (14) are capable of generating acoustic effects in the music being played. Rhythm device for accompaniment and evaluation.   11. The sound generation, performance, accompaniment, and accompaniment according to claim 3 or 10, characterized in that the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) and the electronic module (14) are capable of changing performance parameters of the song. Rhythm device for evaluation.   Sound generation according to claim 3 or 10, characterized in that the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) and the electronic module (14) can add acoustic effects to the music being played. Rhythm device for performance, accompaniment and evaluation.   4. Sound generation and performance according to claim 3, characterized in that the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) is capable of playing songs in an internal storage memory (34, 63) or a memory card (3). Rhythm device for accompaniment and evaluation.   11. The rhythm device for generating, playing, accompaniment and evaluation of sound according to claim 10, wherein the electronic module (14) is capable of playing songs from a memory card (3) or an optical medium.   11. Sound generation, performance, accompaniment and evaluation according to claim 3 or 10, characterized in that the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) and the electronic module (14) are capable of mixing a plurality of sounds. Rhythm device.   18. A rhythm device for sound generation, performance, accompaniment and evaluation according to claim 17, characterized in that the sound of a song is mixed with the sound of a musical instrument and / or sound effects.   18. The rhythm device for sound generation, performance, accompaniment and evaluation according to claim 17, characterized in that the modified song sound can be mixed with the sound and / or sound effects of a musical instrument.   The rhythm apparatus for generating, playing, accompaniment, and evaluating a sound according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the musical instrument is used for an accompaniment of a musical instrument and / or a voice.   Communication between the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50, 13, 103, 123) and the electronic module (14, 6) is performed by a communication system (37, 70, 109, 129, 147, 89). The rhythm apparatus for sound generation, performance, accompaniment, and evaluation according to claim 1 or 2.   The command unit (16) has a communication system (160) capable of communicating with the electronic module (14, 6) and / or the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50, 13, 103, 123). The rhythm apparatus for sound generation, performance, accompaniment, and evaluation according to claim 1 or 2.   23. Sound generation, performance, accompaniment and sound according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that the communication system (37, 70, 109, 129, 147, 89) is operable in one or both directions. Rhythm device for evaluation.   The communication system (37, 70, 109, 129, 147, 89) can use radio frequency, ultrasound, infrared light, or electrical wire / cable, as well as multiple combinations of these communication means. 23. A rhythm device for generating, playing, accompaniment, and evaluating a sound according to claim 21 or 22.   The sound generation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the karaoke unit (20, 103) has a rotating disc called a jog disc (193) which is sensitive to the user's hand / finger contact / blow. Rhythm device for performance, accompaniment and evaluation.   3. Sound generation, performance and accompaniment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the karaoke unit (50, 123) has a surface or pad (239) which is sensitive to the user's hand / finger contact / blow. And rhythm equipment for evaluation.   The jog disk (193) and the pad (239) have at least one transducer or at least one sensor for pressure, force, vibration, or acceleration that can be constituted by a piezoelectric type, a field effect, or the like. 27. A rhythm apparatus for sound generation, performance, accompaniment, and evaluation according to claim 25 or 26.   27. Rhythm for sound generation, performance, accompaniment, and evaluation according to claim 25 or 26, wherein the jog disc (193) and the pad (239) are capable of detecting contact points or contact areas. apparatus.   27. Sound generation, performance and accompaniment according to claim 25 or 26, characterized in that the jog disc (193) and the pad (239) are capable of detecting their movement on their surface and / or their intensity. And rhythm equipment for evaluation.   The jog disk (193) and the pad (239) have a surface made of a flexible rubber or cushion material, and the surface can be configured to be translucent or transparent to light. 27. A rhythm apparatus for generating, playing, accompaniment, and evaluating a sound according to 25 or 26.   The karaoke unit (5, 20, 50, 13, 103, 123) is adjustable with straps or adhesives or Velcro (322, 323, 325, 324) for securing to the user's body 3. A rhythm device for sound generation, performance, accompaniment, and evaluation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rhythm device is fixed to a flexible elastic belt (321).   The karaoke unit (5, 20, 50, 13, 103, 123) has a user application including a personal calendar, calculator, game, clock, alarm clock, track list editor, and battery meter. The rhythm device for generating, playing, accompaniment, and evaluating a sound according to claim 1 or 2.   Communication between the karaoke units (5, 20, 50, 13, 103, 123) is via LEDs (35, 64, 111, 130) arranged on the surface of the jog disc (193) or pad (239). The rhythm device for sound generation, performance, accompaniment, and evaluation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by providing instructions and / or visual assistance to the user.   34. Sound generation according to claim 33, characterized in that the LEDs (35, 64, 111, 130) can be lit to form a plurality of points, regions, symbols, shapes and geometric forms. Rhythm device for performance, accompaniment and evaluation.   The rhythm apparatus for sound generation, performance, accompaniment, and evaluation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a user's ability can be evaluated in accompaniment of a song by a musical instrument or an acoustic effect.   The rhythm apparatus for generating, playing, accompaniment, and evaluating a sound according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the user's ability can be evaluated in changing the music performance parameter.   37. Sound generation and performance according to claim 35 or 36, wherein the criteria for evaluation include synchrony, contact strength, movement of the jog disc (193), musical instrument, sheet music, and type of effect used. Rhythm device for accompaniment and evaluation.   The rhythm apparatus for sound generation, performance, accompaniment, and evaluation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the user's ability can be evaluated in accompaniment of a song by voice.   39. The rhythm apparatus for sound generation, performance, accompaniment, and evaluation according to claim 38, wherein the evaluation criteria include rhythm, synchrony, tone color, tone quality, and intensity of a user's voice.   The sound generation, performance, accompaniment and evaluation according to claim 1, characterized in that the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) can store data and / or files from the computer (2). Rhythm equipment.   The sound generation, performance, accompaniment and evaluation according to claim 1, characterized in that the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50) is capable of supplying data and / or files to the computer (2). Rhythm device.   The pad (239) and jog disc (193) of the karaoke unit (5, 20, 50, 13, 103, 123) allow control of applications, menus, selections, and other control functions. A rhythm apparatus for generating, playing, accompaniment, and evaluating a sound according to claim 1 or 2.

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