JP2012185382A - Online karaoke system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an online karaoke system that realizes services which can extend a cultural exchange circle related to karaoke performance.SOLUTION: An online karaoke system comprises: SNS registration control means 160 for registering a plurality of users stored in an SNS database 120 as friends in association with each other; user detection means 170 for detecting a user performing karaoke with a karaoke device 16 in a predetermined range from a location of a target user and not registered as a friend of the target user; and SNS information display control means 164 for presenting the user detected by the user detection means 170 as a candidate for a friend registration corresponding to the target user. For example, by presenting members of a group performing karaoke in the next room as friend candidates to a user, the system gives the user an opportunity to make acquaintance with these members.

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication karaoke system using a karaoke apparatus that outputs a performance tune selected from a large number of performance tunes, and more particularly to an improvement in a communication system between users using the communication karaoke system.

  2. Description of the Related Art Music playback apparatuses that output a performance song selected from a large number of performance songs are known. For example, a karaoke device used in a karaoke box or the like. According to such a karaoke apparatus, music information of a 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 synchronized with the output. By displaying it on the screen, it is possible to enjoy karaoke performance of a desired song.

  As an example of a karaoke system using the karaoke device, a communication karaoke system in which a plurality of karaoke devices are connected to a server device (host device) via a communication line, and information can be transmitted and received between the karaoke device and the server device. The system is known. Further, in such a communication karaoke system, the applicant has invented and commercialized a communication karaoke system capable of performing various services in units of limited members, and has continued its operation. For example, the communication karaoke system described in Patent Document 1 is that. According to this technology, a storage device that stores information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke device of each user of the communication karaoke system in association with the identification information of the user is stored, and a plurality of uses stored in the storage device By registering a person as a friend, it is possible to realize a social network service related to karaoke performance with limited members registered as friends.

Japanese Patent No. 45524274

  By the way, regarding the friend registration between users according to the conventional technology, for example, members who are friends in advance and often play karaoke together can register friends with each other without any special trigger. There was a bad effect that the circle of friends did not spread easily from there. Also, for example, if you are enjoying karaoke performance in a karaoke box, if you get to know a group performing karaoke performance in the next room, the circle of interaction will spread, but it is difficult to speak if there is no chance However, it was difficult to expand the circle of exchange while there were members who could interact with each other nearby. For this reason, development of the communication karaoke system which implement | achieves the service which expands the circle of exchange concerning a karaoke performance was calculated | required.

  The present invention has been made against the background of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a communication karaoke system that realizes a service that widens the circle of exchange related to karaoke performance.

  In order to achieve such an object, the gist of the present invention is to provide information between a karaoke device that outputs a performance song selected from a large number of performance songs and the karaoke device via a communication line. A communication karaoke system comprising a server device capable of transmitting / receiving the information, wherein the server device stores information relating to karaoke performance of each user using the karaoke device in association with identification information of the user. A storage control device, and a registration control means for registering a plurality of users stored in the storage device in association with each other, and a predetermined point centering on a point where the target user is located Other users who are performing karaoke performances using the karaoke apparatus within the geographical range, and are registered as friends of the target user. User detection means for detecting a user who has been detected, and friend candidate presentation means for presenting the user detected by the user detection means as candidates for friend registration by the registration control means corresponding to the target user Is provided.

  If it does in this way, the said server apparatus is provided with the memory | storage device which links | relates and memorize | stores the information regarding the karaoke performance using the said karaoke apparatus of each user in connection with the identification information of the user, In the memory | storage device Registration control means for registering a plurality of stored users as friends in association with each other, and karaoke using the karaoke apparatus within a predetermined geographical area centering on a point where the target user is located User detection means for detecting other users who are performing and are not registered as friends of the target user, and the registration control means corresponding to the target user Since the friend candidate presenting means for presenting the user detected by the user detecting means as a friend registration candidate by In case you are enjoying the karaoke performance in the karaoke box if For example, by presenting the members of the group that carried out the karaoke performance in the next room as a friend candidate, it is possible to create an opportunity to get to know their members. That is, the communication karaoke system which implement | achieves the service which expands the ring of exchange concerning karaoke performance can be provided.

  Here, preferably, the friend candidate presenting means relates to a karaoke performance using the karaoke device of the user stored in the storage device corresponding to the user detected by the user detecting means. A candidate video based on information is created, and the candidate video is displayed corresponding to the target user. In this way, a user who is a friend candidate can be presented in a visually easy-to-understand manner.

  Preferably, the candidate video includes a human-type video symbolizing a user detected by the user detection means. In this way, it is possible to present a user who is a friend candidate in a visually easy-to-understand manner by using an avatar that functions as a substitute for each user on the network.

  Preferably, the candidate video is a human-like video symbolizing a user detected by the user detection means, and a karaoke performance using the user's karaoke device stored in the storage device. A decorative video reflecting information on the image is added. In this way, by displaying information related to the user's karaoke performance on the avatar functioning as the user's alternate on the network, the characteristics of the user who is a friend candidate can be presented in an easy-to-understand manner. .

  Preferably, the decoration image reflects a performance history of karaoke performance using the karaoke device of the user stored in the storage device. In this way, the information about the music selection history of the user is added to the avatar functioning as the user's alternation on the network, thereby including the tendency of the performance song that the user who is a friend candidate sings well. User characteristics can be presented in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Preferably, the user detection means is the other user who is not registered as a friend of the target user and is performing voice input to the karaoke apparatus at that time. The friend candidate presenting means presents the plurality of users detected by the user detecting means so as to be able to identify a user who is performing voice input to the karaoke device at that time. To do. In this way, for example, when enjoying a karaoke performance in a karaoke box, among members of a group performing a karaoke performance in the next room, the members who are singing at the present time can be identified so that they can be identified. You can get to know other members more smoothly.

  Preferably, the communication karaoke system is a terminal device having a touch panel display that displays video and inputs music selection to the karaoke device in response to a user's contact in order to remotely operate the karaoke device. Karaoke performance using the user's karaoke device stored in the storage device corresponding to the user detected by the user detection means. A candidate video based on the information on the information is created, and the candidate video is displayed on the electronic quick sample device used by the target user. In this way, a user who is a candidate for a friend can be presented on the screen of the electronic quick sample apparatus in an easily understandable manner.

  Preferably, the communication karaoke system includes a mobile phone as a terminal device for browsing information on karaoke performance using the karaoke device of each user stored in the storage device, and the friend candidate The presenting means creates a candidate video based on information related to the karaoke performance using the karaoke device of the user stored in the storage device, corresponding to the user detected by the user detecting means, The candidate video is displayed on the mobile phone corresponding to the target user. In this way, users who are friend candidates can be presented on the screen of the mobile phone in an easily understandable manner.

It is the schematic explaining the communication 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 communication karaoke system shown in FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a perspective view which shows roughly the external appearance of the electronic quick sample apparatus with which the communication karaoke system shown in FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a block diagram explaining the structure of the electronic quick sample apparatus shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the server apparatus with which the communication karaoke system shown in FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the mobile telephone with which the communication karaoke system shown in FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a functional block diagram explaining the principal part of the control function with which the various apparatuses in the communication karaoke system shown in FIG. 1 were equipped. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of SNS management control by CPU of the server apparatus shown in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of SNS information display / input control by CPU of the electronic quick sample apparatus shown in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of the my friend process which is a part of SNS information display / input control shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the friend candidate presentation screen which is displayed on the touchscreen display of the electronic quick sample apparatus shown in FIG. 4, and shows the user who is a friend candidate by the avatar. It is a figure which shows an example of the detailed information presentation screen which shows the detailed information of the user corresponding to the candidate image | video displayed when the input operation with respect to a candidate image | video is performed in the friend candidate presentation screen shown in FIG. . It is a figure which shows an example of the friend candidate presentation screen which shows the user who is a friend candidate displayed on the touchscreen display of the electronic quick sample apparatus shown in FIG. 4 with the candidate image | video which added the decoration image | video to the avatar. It is a figure which shows another example of the friend candidate presentation screen which is displayed on the touchscreen display of the electronic quick sample apparatus shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the friend candidate presentation screen which is displayed on the touchscreen display of the electronic quick sample apparatus shown in FIG. 4, and displays the user who is a friend candidate by the avatar and the user who is singing so that identification is possible. . It is a figure which shows an example of the friend candidate presentation screen which is displayed on the touchscreen display of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. 6, and shows the user who is a friend candidate by the avatar. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of neighbor friend candidate presentation control by CPU of the electronic quick sample apparatus shown in FIG.

  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 communication karaoke system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, in the communication 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 apparatuses 16a, 16b, 16c,... (Hereinafter simply referred to as a private room 14) (hereinafter referred to as karaoke apparatus 16 unless otherwise specified). ) Is installed. The plurality of karaoke apparatuses 16 are connected to a communication line 18 via a router 28, and communication is performed with a server apparatus (center apparatus) 20 of a karaoke service providing company connected to the communication line 18. Information can be communicated via the line 18. The communication line 18 is connected to the Internet such as a WWW (World Wide Web) constituted by, for example, a public telephone line, an ADSL line, or an optical fiber line, but only information communication related to the communication karaoke system 10 is performed. It may be a dedicated line used for

  The server device 20 is a server that performs basic control of storage and input / output management of digital contents (Digital Contents) such as karaoke information (music data), background video information, and information between songs. The content is periodically distributed to the plurality of karaoke devices 16 via the karaoke device 16 and a predetermined function control program is transmitted in response to a request from the karaoke devices 16. The online karaoke system 10 includes a plurality of electronic quick sample devices 22a, 22b, 22c,... (Hereinafter simply referred to as the electronic quick sample device 22 unless otherwise distinguished). When the user 16 is used, one or several electronic quick sample devices 22 are rented for each user (group) and used as a remote control device of the karaoke device 16 in each private room 14 as will be described later. It has become. A LAN 24 for connecting the plurality of karaoke apparatuses 16 to each other is laid in the store 12, and an input to the karaoke apparatus 16 from the electronic quick sample apparatus 22 is made via a predetermined access point 26 and the LAN 24. This is performed by LAN communication or the like.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the karaoke apparatus 16. As shown in FIG. 2, the karaoke device 16 includes a video display device 30 such as a CRT (Cathode-ray Tube) or TFT (Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal), a CRT controller, a video board (graphics board), and the like. Video output control unit 32, video information decoder 34, video mixer 36, synthesizer 38 as a sound source, microphone 40 as an audio input device, amplifier mixer 42, speaker 44, operation panel 46, and its operation panel An input / output interface 48 that processes input signals from 46 and the like, a CPU 50 that is a central processing unit, a ROM 52 that is a read-only memory, a RAM 54 that is a write / read memory as needed, a hard disk 56 that is a storage device, A modem 58, a LAN port 60, the electronic quick sample device 22 and the remote control device 6 And a remote control receiving unit 62 for receiving a remote control signal from the input device and the like (infrared signal), and is configured to include.

  The video output control unit 32 functions as a character video output device that outputs a character video (telop) such as a lyric character video generated by the CPU 50, and also displays for controlling various video displays by the video display device 30. It is a control device. The video information decoder 34 is a background video playback device that plays back (decodes) a predetermined background video based on background video information stored in the hard disk 56 when a user sings a song while referring to lyrics. is there. The background video information is, for example, MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) format data, and the background video reproduced by the video information decoder 34 based on the MPEG data is sent to the video mixer. The video mixer 36 combines the character video generated by the CPU 50 and output from the video output control unit 32 with the background video reproduced by the video information decoder 34 to the video display device 30. This is a video composition device to be displayed.

  The synthesizer 38 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 56 and sent. The performance information is, for example, data in MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) format, and the music signal generated by the synthesizer 38 based on the MIDI data is converted into an analog signal and sent to the amplifier mixer 42. The amplifier mixer 42 mixes the transmitted music signal and the user's singing voice input via the microphone 40, and those signals are electrically amplified and output from the speaker 44.

  The operation panel 46 allows the user of the karaoke apparatus 16 to select a karaoke performance song that the user wants to sing, adjust the pitch of the performance song, adjust the volume balance between the performance and the song, and perform echo and volume. , An input device provided with operation buttons (switches) or knobs for performing various adjustments such as tone. Further, the karaoke device 16 is provided with a remote control device 64 that functions as an input device for remotely executing a part of the function of the operation panel 46, and the remote control receiving unit 62 is connected to the remote control device 64 from the remote control device 64. A remote control signal to be transmitted is received and supplied to the CPU 50. In addition, the association (sticking) processing between the karaoke device 16 and the electronic quick sample device 22 is also performed via the remote control receiving unit 62, and thus the electronic quick sample device associated with the karaoke device 16. 22 also functions as an input device. In this embodiment, an input device such as the remote control device 64 provided in the karaoke device 16 or the electronic quick sample device 22 subjected to the association processing also constitutes a part of the karaoke device 16. The following will be described.

  The CPU 50 is a so-called microcomputer that processes and controls electronic information based on a predetermined program stored in advance in the ROM 52 using the temporary storage function of the RAM 54, and the electronic quick sample device 22 and the remote control device 64. When a predetermined karaoke performance song is selected by the above or the like, the selected karaoke performance song is registered in the reserved song table 158 (see FIG. 7) provided in the RAM 54, or the performance order of the reserved song table 158 is changed. The performance information and lyrics information etc. of the selected karaoke performance music are read from the hard disk 56 to the RAM 54 according to the above, or the performance information is transmitted from the RAM 54 to the synthesizer 38 as the performance of the karaoke performance music progresses. The performance evaluation control related to the performance by the synthesizer 38 was performed. Based on the lyric information, a lyric character image is generated and sent to the video output control unit 32. At the time of music selection, a song title character image is generated and sent to the video output control unit 32, or the video information decoder 34 is controlled. The server via the communication line 18 is used to reproduce a predetermined background video, output information of new music, music selection rankings, store advertisements, etc. while the karaoke performance is not performed, that is, between songs. Basic control such as information communication control with the apparatus 20 is executed.

  The modem 58 is a device for connecting the karaoke device 16 to the communication line 18, converts a digital signal output from the CPU 50 into an analog signal and sends it to the communication line 18. The analog signal transmitted via the digital signal is converted into a digital signal and supplied to the CPU 50. In addition, the aspect by which any karaoke apparatus 16 is equipped with the function of the said router 28 among the several karaoke apparatuses 16 with which the said store 12 was equipped, and is connected to the said communication line 18 as a master commander is also considered, In that case, The modem 58 is required for the karaoke device 16 that functions as the master commander, but is not necessarily provided for other karaoke devices 16 that communicate information with the server device 20 via the master commander. Not necessary.

  The LAN port 60 is a connector for connecting the karaoke device 16 to other devices such as the other karaoke device 16 and the electronic quick sample device 22 via the LAN 24, and the karaoke device 16 is used as such. By being connected via the LAN 24, information can be transmitted / received to / from other devices such as the other karaoke apparatus 16 and the electronic quick sample apparatus 22. For example, the music selection input from the electronic quick sample device 22 received via the access point 26 is received and stored in the reserved music table 158 provided in the RAM 54, or the karaoke device via the access point 26. The mutual exchange of information between the karaoke device 16 and the electronic quick sample device 22 is performed via radio waves, such as transmitting predetermined information from the electronic device 16 to the electronic quick sample device 22. Here, the electronic quick sample device 22 is preferably configured to perform the music selection input operation by switching the user who is the operation subject, and the music selection input from the electronic quick sample device 22. The music selection number of the performance music related to is stored in the reserved music table 158 in association with the user ID of the user who is the main music selection. As shown in FIG. 1, the LAN 24 is connected to the communication line 18 via the router 28, and communication between the plurality of karaoke apparatuses 16 and the server apparatus 20 is, for example, the LAN 24 and This is realized by connecting the plurality of karaoke apparatuses 16 and the server apparatus 20 via the communication line 18.

  The hard disk 56 is provided with various databases including a music database for storing a large number (for example, tens of thousands of music pieces) of music data (karaoke information) for outputting karaoke performance music. Among a plurality of karaoke devices 16 provided in the store 12 such as a karaoke box, a predetermined karaoke device 16, for example, the karaoke device 16 a is connected to the communication line 18 via the modem 58, and the plurality of karaoke devices 16 New music data or the like is distributed from the server device 20 via the communication line 18 and stored in the music database or the like of the hard disk 56 so that new music can always be played by the device 16. In addition, communication is performed via the LAN 24 between the karaoke device 16 a that has acquired information from the server device 20 and the other karaoke devices 16, and is stored in the hard disk 56 of each karaoke device 16. Information is shared and the contents of the music database and the like are equivalent. The music data stored in the music database is composed of performance information for generating a performance sound and lyrics information for generating a lyric character image (lyric telop), and is specific to each performance music as a content ID. Are identified by the selected music number. The performance information included in the music data is information for causing the synthesizer 38 to output a performance sound of a predetermined musical instrument, and is preferably MIDI data as described above. In addition, information such as the song title, singer name (artist name), date of announcement, genre, etc. of the performance song is stored in association with the song data.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing the appearance of the electronic quick sample device 22. As shown in FIG. 3, the electronic quick sample device 22 is provided with a touch panel display 68 for displaying a predetermined image (video) and inputting according to a user's contact. Further, it is a stand-type connection stand (docking table) that performs operations such as transmission / reception and synchronization of data with the karaoke device 16 and charging of a battery built in the electronic quick sample device 22. A cradle 66 is provided. The electronic quick sample device 22 is used in a state of being attached to or removed from the cradle 66, and in the attached state, the electronic quick sample device 22 is wired to the karaoke device 16 via the cradle 66 and the LAN 24. Connected. In a state where the cradle 66 is removed, the karaoke device 16 is wirelessly connected via the access point 26 and the LAN 24. The server device 20 is connected via the access point 26, the LAN 24, and the communication line 18, and is configured to be able to transmit / receive information to / from the server device 20 indirectly or directly.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the electronic quick sample device 22. As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic quick sample device 22 includes a display device 72 that displays a predetermined video on the touch panel display 68, a display control unit 74 that controls display by the display device 72, and a user's A touch panel 76 that performs input by touching the touch panel display 68 with a finger or an attached pen (not shown), an input control unit 78 that controls input by the touch panel 76, a CPU 80 that is a central processing unit, and a read-only memory A certain ROM 82, a RAM 84 that is a read / write memory as needed, a storage unit 86 such as a flash ROM, an interface 88, a remote control transmission unit 90, a wireless LAN communication unit 92, and the cradle 66 can be electrically connected. And a connector 96a. The cradle 66 is provided with a connector 96b for enabling electrical connection with the electronic quick sample device 22, and the electronic quick sample device 22 is placed on the cradle 66 and is connected to the connector. By bringing 96a and 96b into contact with each other, the cradle 66 or the LAN 24 is connected via the interface 88. In addition, the storage unit 86 is provided with various databases including a performance song database 100 and a navigation video database 102 (see FIG. 7).

  The CPU 80 is a so-called microcomputer that performs information processing based on information stored in the ROM 82 while utilizing the temporary storage function of the RAM 84, and the touch panel display 68 (display device) via the display control unit 74. 72) is displayed via the input control unit 78 by displaying a navigation video or the like which is a touch operation guide video when performing music selection input or the like, or by touching the touch panel display 68 (touch panel 76) based on the video. The server device via the communication line 18, the input transmission including the music selection input to the karaoke device 16 via the wireless LAN communication unit 92 or the like based on the input signal. In addition to the basic control of transmitting / receiving information to / from the server 20, the server device 20 Control of the definitive SNS database 120 called browser for viewable display the information stored in (see Figure 5) (browser), it executes various controls related to the communication karaoke system 10 of the present embodiment.

  The performance music database 100 stores information on performance music that can be output by the karaoke device 16. Specifically, the performance music database 100 corresponds to each of a large number of music data stored in the music database of the karaoke device 16. The song name, singer name (artist name), attribute information such as genre, song selection guide information such as the singing portion of the lyrics, and remarks are stored for each song selection number. In addition, the navigation video database 102 receives menu selections and search videos for operations related to music selection input and social network service (to be described later) on the touch panel display 68 (display device 72) via the display control unit 74. Information for displaying (navigation video) is stored. This social network service is, for example, a member-based community-type website (WWW website) that provides services such as information browsing only between members who have been registered in advance. In the following description, the social network service is abbreviated as SNS.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the server device 20. As shown in FIG. 5, the server device 20 is a so-called Neumann computer that performs signal processing according to a program stored in advance in the ROM 106 by using the temporary storage function of the RAM 108 by the CPU 104 that is a central processing unit. Various controls related to the communication karaoke system 10 of the present embodiment including SNS management control described later, in addition to basic control including content distribution control of music data in response to a distribution request from the karaoke device 16. Execute. In addition, a video display device 110 such as CRT or TFT controlled by a video board (graphics board) 112, an input device 114 such as a keyboard connected via an interface 116, and the CPU 104 are connected to the communication line 18. And a modem 118, which is a device for this purpose. Further, in addition to a music database (not shown) that stores a large number of music data to be distributed to the karaoke device 16, an SNS database 120 that stores information on SNS described later and each store 12 where the karaoke device 16 is installed. Various databases such as a store-specific database 122 for storing information are provided.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile phone 124 as an external device that functions as a display terminal for browsing information in the SNS related to the communication karaoke system 10 and an input terminal for performing various inputs related to the SNS. is there. As shown in FIG. 6, the mobile phone 124 includes a CPU 126 that is a central processing unit, a ROM 128 that is a read-only memory, a RAM 130 that is a write / read memory as needed, a storage unit 132 such as a flash ROM, An antenna 134, a transmission / reception unit 136, a modem unit 138, an audio codec unit 140, an analog front end 142, a speaker 144, a microphone 146, and a touch panel display 148 that functions as a display device and an input device are provided. It is configured. In addition, the display device 150 that displays a predetermined image on the touch panel display 148, the display control unit 152 that controls display by the display device 150, and the touch panel display 148 that is provided by a user's finger or an unillustrated pen or the like. A touch panel 154 that performs input by contact and an input control unit 156 that controls input by the touch panel 154 are provided.

  The CPU 126 is a so-called microcomputer that performs signal processing in accordance with a program stored in advance in a ROM 128 that is a read-only memory while using a temporary storage function of the RAM 130 that is a read / write memory as needed, and is displayed on the touch panel display 148. In addition, control is performed so that character input is executed in accordance with an input to a plurality of character button images, communication or a call channel is established according to a telephone number input via the touch panel display 148, and mutual communication or communication is possible. Basic control such as controlling the creation, sending / receiving of a mail, and accessing a predetermined website according to the URL input via the touch panel display 148 is executed. The mobile phone 124 is functionally provided with application software corresponding to a browser (WWW browser) that displays information on a so-called WWW website and can perform various inputs according to the website. Information on websites related to the SNS corresponding to the contents stored in the SNS database 120 of the server device 20 can be browsed.

  When the cellular phone 124 is in a call state, a call signal received by the transmission / reception unit 136 via the antenna 134 is converted from a digital code signal to a voice signal by the voice codec unit 140 via the modem unit 138, The speaker 144 is driven by the front end 142 to output sound. At the same time, an audio signal converted from audio by the microphone 146 is sent to the audio codec unit 140 via the analog front end 142 and converted into a digital signal there, and the modem unit 138, the transmission / reception unit 136, and the antenna 134 are converted. Sent through. In the communication state, the CPU 126 transmits a signal input via the touch panel display 148 to the communication destination, and simultaneously controls the touch panel display 148 to display the signal received from the communication destination. When it is determined that there is an incoming call from another communication terminal, the incoming melody information stored in advance in the storage unit 132 is read out, and a predetermined melody (not shown) is read out by a sound source unit (not shown) based on the incoming melody information. A ringing tone) is generated and output from the speaker 144. In the ringing tone non-output mode, a vibrator (not shown) is driven to generate vibration.

  FIG. 7 illustrates the main functions of the control function provided in the communication karaoke system 10, that is, the control function provided in the CPU 50 of the karaoke device 16, the CPU 104 of the server device 20, and the CPU 80 of the electronic sample device 22. It is a functional block diagram to do. The SNS registration control means 160 and user detection means 170 shown in FIG. 7 are functionally provided in the CPU 104 of the server device 20, and include an SNS login authentication means 162, an SNS information display control means 164, and an SNS. The information transmission control means 166 is functionally provided in the CPU 80 of the electronic quick sample apparatus 22, and the live performer determination means 168 is functionally provided in the CPU 50 of the karaoke apparatus 16. . Here, the SNS login authentication unit 162, the SNS information display control unit 164, and the SNS information transmission control unit 166 may be functionally provided in the CPU 126 of the mobile phone 124. In the following description, an embodiment in which the electronic quick sample device 22 is a terminal device will be mainly described. The details of the control function shown in FIG. 7 will be described below.

  The SNS registration control means 160 performs information registration control regarding SNS in the communication karaoke system 10. Specifically, a new user (user) is registered in the SNS database 120 or stored in the SNS database 120 in response to an input operation by the electronic quick sample device 22 or an external device such as a mobile phone 124. The integrated management of the SNS in the communication karaoke system 10 such as changing (updating) the registered content or registering a plurality of users stored in the SNS database 120 as friends. Take control.

  The SNS database 120 stores information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 for each user who uses the online karaoke system 10 in association with identification information (user ID) of the user. It is. In this SNS database 120, for each user, the user's name (nickname), date of birth, age, gender, email address, region, blood type, constellation, questions for when you forgot your password, The answer, information related to the avatar (humanoid image symbolizing the user on the network), and attribute information such as a password used for login authentication to the SNS are stored in association with the user ID of the user. Moreover, as information regarding the karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 of each user, for example, information on store visit history, music selection history, eighteenth song, performance reservation, performance evaluation, co-star recruitment, music input request, friend information, etc. Each user is stored in association with the user ID of the user.

  The store visit history stored in the SNS database 120 is information related to the store 12 corresponding to the karaoke device 16 used by each user in the past (the store 12 in which the karaoke device 16 is installed). The music selection history is information related to a performance song (a performance song selected in the past by the karaoke device 16) selected by each user in the karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16 in the past. Further, the eighteenth music is information related to a performance music (a performance music set so that music selection input can be performed by a simple operation) registered by each user as the eighteenth music in the karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16. The performance reservation is a music selection reservation (performed music set so that the user can input music selection by a simple operation using the electronic quick sample device 22 or the like) registered as a song to be played in the near future by the karaoke device 16. ). Further, the performance evaluation is information on evaluation results of performance evaluations performed in the past by each user in the karaoke performance by the karaoke apparatus 16. Further, the co-star recruitment is information that calls each user to participate in the karaoke performance related to the co-performance video (collaboration video) corresponding to the predetermined performance music to other users who use the karaoke system 10. This co-star video is a video performance of a plurality (preferably a set) of users performing a karaoke performance related to a common performance piece in the karaoke device 16 and shooting the karaoke performance. The co-star video information is edited in combination so that it can be viewed not only by the karaoke device but also by a communication terminal device such as a personal computer. Further, the music input request is information regarding the performance music requested by each user as a newly registered music (new music) to the karaoke apparatus 16 (voted to support music input). Moreover, the information regarding the friend memorize | stored in the said SNS database 120 is various information, such as a user ID of each user who registered as a friend by each user thru | or the name (nickname) regarding those users.

  The store-specific database 122 stores, for each of a plurality of stores 12 where the karaoke apparatuses 16 constituting the communication karaoke system 10 are installed, information related to the stores 12 in association with the store identification information (store ID). It is a storage device. In the database 122 for each store, information on each store 12 includes, for example, the store name, address, and telephone number of the store 12, the floor plan (first floor, second floor,.・, Etc.), map information (geographical location information) of the location (location) where the store 12 is located, information on business hours, information on the nearest public transport, information on equipment, introduction text, period Information relating to services, etc., information relating to the model of the installed karaoke device 16, information relating to the presence or absence of the electronic quick sample device 22, etc. are associated with the store ID of the store 12, and the electronic quick sample device 22 It is stored so that it can be viewed by a browser or the like functionally provided in the mobile phone 124 or the like.

  Here, the SNS registration control means 160 can preferably set a browsing level of information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke apparatus 16 of each user. This browsing level relates to browsing for other users of information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke apparatus 16 stored in the SNS database 120 corresponding to the user. For example, the first level “ Step by step, such as “everyone can view”, second level “friends can see even friends”, third level “friends can see”, and fourth level “anyone cannot see” The browsing level can be set. The browsing level may be set individually for each of the items such as the eighteenth song, performance evaluation, music selection history, etc., or may be set in a lump. Moreover, it may be as simple as “public” or “private” regardless of whether it is a friend or not. In the following description, a mode in which the browsing level is set in two stages of “public” or “non-public” for each item collectively will be described.

  In addition, the SNS registration control means 160 adds a new information to the SNS database 120 in response to an input operation of not only the electronic sample device 22 but also an external device such as the cellular phone 124 connected to the communication line 18. Various controls such as user registration and registration information update are performed. That is, the SNS of the present embodiment in the communication karaoke system 10 is mainly the communication karaoke system 10, but is newly registered even through an external communication system that is not directly involved in the communication karaoke system 10. Access, update of information, browsing of store information, friend registration described in detail below, and the like are possible. As the external device, in addition to the cellular phone 124 described with reference to FIG. 6, for example, a personal computer having a configuration similar to that of the server device 20 shown in FIG. In addition, a consumer game machine having a browser function can be considered.

  The SNS registration control means 160 performs friend registration control for registering a plurality of users stored (registered) in the SNS database 120 as friends. For example, in response to an input operation using the electronic sample device 22 or the mobile phone 124, the target user stored in the SNS database 120 and other uses for which the target user desires friend registration Are registered (stored) in association with each other as friends. The information related to friend registration may be stored in the SNS database 120 as information related to each user. For example, the user ID of each user registered as a friend is registered separately. It may be stored in a database different from the SNS database 120. Also, preferably, when a friend registration application is made, the friend registration is not performed uniformly, but the friend registration relating to the application is performed after waiting for the permission of the applied user.

  The SNS login authentication means 162 authenticates the SNS user in the communication karaoke system 10 according to the identification information (user ID) input from the touch panel display 68, and when the authentication is normally performed. The user is permitted to log in to the SNS with the identification information. Specifically, when identification information and a password are input from the touch panel display 68, whether the password associated with the identification information and stored in the SNS database 120 matches the input is determined by the server. The device 20 is inquired, and if they match, normal authentication is performed, but if they do not match, an error is assumed. The SNS login authentication means 162 may transmit identification information and a password to the server device 20 by the touch panel display 68, and substantial authentication is performed on the server device 20 side. It doesn't matter.

  The SNS information display control means 164 browses the touch panel display 68 for information related to the karaoke performance corresponding to the user authenticated by the SNS login authentication means 162 among the information related to the karaoke performance stored in the SNS database 120. Display as possible. Preferably, such information is displayed on the touch panel display 68 so as to allow touch input based on information stored in the performance music database 100 and the navigation video database 102. Specifically, the performance music included in the eighteenth music corresponding to the user authenticated by the SNS login authentication means 162 is displayed on the touch panel display 68 so that the music selection input is possible. In addition, the performance music included in the music selection history corresponding to the user is displayed on the touch panel display 68 so that the music selection can be input. In addition, information about a user who is a friend candidate detected by a user detection unit 170 described later is displayed on the touch panel display 68 so as to be selectable (input for friend registration).

  Preferably, the SNS information display control means 164 is used for a user registered as a friend of the user who has been authenticated by the SNS login authentication means 162 among the information relating to the karaoke performance stored in the SNS database 120. Information on the corresponding karaoke performance is displayed on the touch panel display 68 so as to be viewable. This friend is an identity indicating that it has a distinct relationship with an unspecified number of users who are not friends in the SNS of this embodiment. For example, the user is authenticated by the SNS login authentication means 162. Can browse information related to karaoke performance corresponding to a user registered as a friend of the user, but cannot browse information related to karaoke performance corresponding to a user not registered as a friend. Further, the SNS information display control means 164 preferably displays information related to the karaoke performance corresponding to the user registered as the friend of the user authenticated by the SNS login authentication means 162, and the browsing level of the friend. The touch panel display 68 is displayed so as to allow browsing. For example, even if it is information about a user who is registered as a friend of a user who has been authenticated by the SNS login authentication unit 162, if the browsing level of the information is “private”, the information is Viewing is restricted or prohibited.

  In addition, the SNS information display control unit 164 is preferably registered as a friend of the user who is authenticated by the SNS login authentication unit 162 among the information regarding the karaoke performance stored in the SNS database 120. Information related to the karaoke performance corresponding to the person is displayed on the touch panel display 68 so as to allow touch input. Specifically, the performance music included in the eighteenth music corresponding to the user registered as the user's friend authenticated by the SNS login authentication means 162 is displayed on the touch panel display 68 so that the music selection input is possible. In addition, the performance music included in the music selection history corresponding to the user is displayed on the touch panel display 68 so that the music selection can be input. When the performance music displayed in this way is touch-inputted, the music selection number of the performance music is transmitted to the karaoke device 16 via the access point 26, the LAN 24, etc., and reserved in the RAM 54 as a performance awaiting music. It is stored in the music table 158.

  The SNS information display control unit 164 preferably logs in a user registered as a friend of the user who has been authenticated by the SNS login authentication unit 162 and a user registered as a friend. If it is, the user can be displayed on the touch panel display 68 as a new friend candidate authenticated by the SNS login authentication means 162 so that registration input is possible. That is, a user registered as a friend of a user registered as his friend (a friend of a friend) is displayed on the touch panel display 68 so as to be able to perform touch input as his friend candidate. By performing a touch input operation for selecting one of the users based on this display, the selected user is authenticated by the SNS login authentication unit 162 by the SNS information transmission control unit 166 described in detail below. A transmission process to the server device 20 for registering as a friend of the user is performed. Moreover, it is good also as browsing of my room according to the friend's friend's information disclosure level.

  The SNS information transmission control means 166 transmits various information related to SNS in the communication karaoke system 10 to the server device 20 via the communication line 18 in response to an input operation by the electronic sample device 22 or the like. Take control. Specifically, in response to an input operation by the electronic sample device 22 or the like, information transmission for registering a new user (user) in the SNS database 120, and the registration contents stored in the SNS database 120 are stored. Information transmission for changing (updating), information transmission for registering a plurality of users stored in the SNS database 120 in association with each other, and the like are performed.

  Further, the SNS information transmission control means 166 preferably selects music corresponding to a plurality of users who are authenticated by the SNS login authentication means 162 within a common time zone with respect to the karaoke performance by the same karaoke apparatus 16. The history is transmitted to the server device 20 as a group history. Preferably, with respect to a predetermined user authenticated by the SNS login authentication means 162, within a time period from when the user is authenticated (after logging in) until the authentication is canceled (until logging out) The music selection history corresponding to a plurality of users authenticated by the same electronic quick sample device 22 is transmitted to the server device 20 as the group history. This group history is, for example, a list of music selection numbers of selected music pieces. The group history transmitted in this way is stored in the SNS database 120 of the server device 20 in association with identification information of at least one of a plurality of users corresponding to the group history.

  The SNS information display control means 164 is included in the group history stored in association with the user ID of the user authenticated by the SNS login authentication means 162 among the group history stored in the SNS database 120. A plurality of performance tunes to be played are displayed on the touch panel display 68 so that music selection input is possible. When the performance music displayed in this way is touch-inputted, the music selection number of the performance music is transmitted to the karaoke device 16 via the access point 26, the LAN 24, etc., and reserved in the RAM 54 as a performance awaiting music. It is stored in the music table 158.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of the SNS management control by the CPU 104 of the server device 20, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step (hereinafter, step is omitted) SS1, it is determined whether or not it is a new registration in the SNS. If the determination of SS1 is negative, the process from SS9 is executed, but if the determination of SS1 is positive, the input of the name or nickname of the user related to registration is accepted at SS2. It is done. Next, in SS3, the password of the user related to registration is accepted. Next, in SS4, the mail address of the user related to registration is accepted. Next, at SS5, information such as the user's eighteenth tune related to registration is received. Next, in SS6, the browsing level setting of information corresponding to the user related to registration is accepted. Next, in SS7, it is determined whether or not it is a registration decision. If the determination of SS7 is negative, the processing below SS2 is executed again. However, if the determination of SS7 is positive, the information input at SS2 to SS6 is related to registration at SS8. After being newly registered in the SNS database 120 in association with the user ID of the user, this routine is terminated.

  In SS9, it is determined whether or not the registration of the SNS database 120 is changed. If the determination of SS9 is negative, the processing from SS13 is executed. If the determination of SS9 is affirmative, the registration change input of the SNS database 120 is accepted at SS10. Next, in SS11, it is determined whether or not it is a change decision. If the determination of SS11 is negative, the processing from SS10 onward is executed again. However, if the determination of SS11 is positive, the SNS database is based on the information input at SS10 at SS12. After the registered content of 120 is changed (updated), this routine is terminated.

  In SS13, it is determined whether or not the friend registration is between users stored in the SNS database 120. If the determination of SS13 is negative, the processing of SS18 and subsequent steps is executed, but if the determination of SS13 is positive, among the plurality of users stored in the SNS database 120 in SS14 From this, a plurality of users who are candidates for friend registration are extracted (detected). Next, in SS15, friend registration between users stored in the SNS database 120 is accepted for the friend candidates and the like extracted in SS14. Next, in SS16, it is determined whether or not it is a registration decision. If the determination at SS16 is negative, the processing from SS15 is executed again. If the determination at SS16 is affirmative, at SS17, the SNS database is based on the information input at SS15. After the friend registration between the users stored in 120 is performed, this routine is terminated.

  In SS18, it is determined whether or not friend registration cancellation between users stored in the SNS database 120 is performed. When the determination at SS18 is negative, the routine is terminated after other processing is executed at SS22. However, when the determination at SS18 is positive, the SNS database 120 is determined at SS19. The friend registration cancellation between the users stored in is accepted. Next, in SS20, it is determined whether or not it is a release decision. If the determination at SS20 is negative, the processing after SS19 is executed again. If the determination at SS20 is affirmative, at SS21, the SNS database is based on the information input at SS19. After the friend registration cancellation between the users stored in 120 is performed, this routine is terminated. In the above control, SS1 to SS22 correspond to the operation of the SNS registration control means 160.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of the SNS information display / input control by the CPU 80 of the electronic quick sample apparatus 22, which is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in S1, it is determined whether or not a login input operation has been performed via the touch panel display 68. If the determination in S1 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly. If the determination in S1 is affirmative, in S2, the SNS database 120 is based on the input identification information and password. The registered content is inquired, and the user who logs in is authenticated. Next, in S3, it is determined whether login authentication has been normally performed. If the determination in S3 is negative, the routine is terminated after an error screen (not shown) is displayed on the touch panel display 68 in S4. If the determination in S3 is affirmative, S5 is performed. The user logs in to the SNS and starts SNS control, and the My Room top screen is displayed on the touch panel display 68. Next, in S6, it is determined whether or not an operation for starting my eighteenth processing has been performed, that is, whether or not an operation for starting my eighteenth processing has been performed on the my room top screen displayed on the touch panel display 68. The If the determination in S6 is negative, the processing from S10 is executed, but if the determination in S6 is affirmative, the my eighteenth top screen is displayed on the touch panel display 68 in S7, After the my eighteenth process is performed according to the my eighteenth top screen, it is determined in S8 whether or not a logout operation has been performed. If the determination in S8 is negative, the processing from S6 onward is executed again. However, if the determination in S8 is positive, a logout process is performed in S9 and the SNS corresponding to the user is determined. After the control is terminated, this routine is terminated.

  In S10, it is determined whether or not an operation for starting my history processing has been performed, that is, whether or not an operation for starting my history processing has been performed on the my room top screen displayed on the touch panel display 68. If the determination in S10 is negative, the processing from S12 is executed, but if the determination in S10 is affirmative, the my history top screen is displayed on the touch panel display 68 in S11. After the my history process is performed according to the my history top screen, the processes after S8 are executed again. In S12, it is determined whether or not a my friend process start operation has been performed, that is, whether or not an operation for starting the my friend process has been performed on the my room top screen displayed on the touch panel display 68. If the determination in S12 is negative, the processes in and after S13 are executed. However, if the determination in S12 is affirmative, after my friend control (SA) shown in FIG. 10 is executed, S8 is executed. The following processing is executed again. In S13, it is determined whether or not a group history processing start operation has been performed, that is, whether or not an operation for starting group history processing has been performed on the My Room top screen displayed on the touch panel display 68. If the determination in S13 is affirmative, in S14, the group history top screen is displayed on the touch panel display 68, and the group history processing is performed according to the group history top screen. If the determination in S13 is negative, other processing is executed in S15, and then the processing in S8 and subsequent steps is executed. In the above control, S1 to S4 correspond to the operation of the SNS login authentication means 162.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of the my friend process corresponding to SA which is a part of the SNS information display / input control of FIG. 9 described above. In this control, first, the my friend top screen is displayed on the touch panel display 68 in SA1. Next, in SA2, it is determined whether or not a new friend registration start operation has been performed, that is, whether or not an operation for starting friend registration has been performed on the My Friend top screen displayed on the touch panel display 68. . If the determination at SA2 is negative, the processing after SA8 is executed. If the determination at SA2 is affirmative, a friend registration screen is displayed on the touch panel display 68 at SA3. Next, in SA4, whether or not a new friend registration operation has been performed, that is, whether or not an operation has been performed for registering any user as a friend on the friend registration screen displayed on the touch panel display 68. Is judged. When the determination at SA4 is negative, the processing after SA6 is executed. When the determination at SA4 is affirmative, information for registering the selected user as a friend is obtained at SA5. After being transmitted to the server device 20, it is determined in SA6 whether or not an operation for returning to the my friend top screen has been performed. When the determination of SA6 is affirmed, the processing after SA1 is executed again. However, when the determination of SA6 is negative, is an operation for returning to the My Room top screen performed in SA7? It is determined whether or not. When the determination at SA7 is negative, the processing after SA6 is executed again. When the determination at SA7 is affirmative, the my room top screen is displayed on the touch panel display 68, 9 is returned to the SNS information display / input control shown in FIG.

  In SA8, it is determined whether or not a friend selection operation has been performed and whether or not an operation for browsing information related to any friend on the My Friend top screen displayed on the touch panel display 68 has been performed. . If the determination at SA8 is negative, the processing after SA2 is executed again, but if the determination at SA8 is affirmative, is the disclosure level of the selected friend private at SA9? It is determined whether or not. If the determination at SA9 is affirmative, after a friend browsing screen at a private level is displayed on the touch panel display 68 at SA10, the processing after SA6 is executed, but the determination at SA9 is denied. In this case, a public-level friend browsing screen is displayed on the touch panel display 68 at SA11. Next, in SA12, it is determined whether or not a friend's eighteenth process start operation has been performed, that is, whether or not an operation for browsing the eighteenth song on the friend browsing screen displayed on the touch panel display 68 has been performed. . If the determination at SA12 is negative, the processing from SA16 onward is executed. If the determination at SA12 is positive, a friend eighteenth top screen is displayed on the touch panel display 68 at SA13. Next, in SA14, it is determined whether or not music selection input has been performed, that is, whether or not an operation for selecting any of the performance songs on the friend 18th top screen displayed on the touch panel display 68 has been performed. . When the determination at SA14 is negative, the processing after SA6 is executed. However, when the determination at SA14 is affirmative, at SA15, the music selection number of the selected performance piece is the main use of the music selection. After being associated with the user's user ID and transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 16 as a reserved song, the process from SA6 is executed.

  In SA16, it is determined whether or not a friend history processing start operation has been performed, that is, whether or not an operation for browsing the music selection history on the friend browsing screen displayed on the touch panel display 68 has been performed. When the determination at SA16 is negative, the processing after SA18 is executed. When the determination at SA16 is affirmative, after the friend history top screen is displayed on the touch panel display 68 at SA17. , SA14 and the following processes are executed. In SA18, whether or not a friend friend registration process start operation has been performed, that is, an operation for presenting the friend friend on the friend browsing screen displayed on the touch panel display 68 as a friend candidate of the target user is performed. It is determined whether it has been done. If the determination at SA18 is affirmative, the process after SA4 is executed after the friend registration screen of the friend is displayed on the touch panel display 68 at SA19, but the determination at SA18 is denied. In SA20, after other processing is executed, processing in SA6 and subsequent steps is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the live performer determination unit 168 determines a user (user) who is currently singing a karaoke performance in the karaoke apparatus 16. In other words, the user who is performing voice input to the karaoke device 16 through the microphone 40 at that time is determined. For example, such a determination is made based on the music selection number corresponding to the reserved music (music waiting to be played) stored in the reserved music table 158 and the user ID of the user who is the music selection subject. That is, a user who is a main player of the musical composition that is output through the synthesizer 38 or the like at that time (current time) is sent to the user who is singing the musical composition, that is, through the microphone 40. It is determined that the user is performing voice input to the karaoke device 16. This determination is preferably performed in the order of performance of the highest-ranked music (usually the oldest reserved music selected) stored in the reserved music table 158, and every time output of a new music is started. Executed. The determination result by the live player determination means 168 is transmitted to the electronic quick sample device 22 associated as an input device of the karaoke device 16 via the LAN 24 or the like.

  The user detecting means 170 performs a karaoke performance using the karaoke apparatus 16 belonging to the communication karaoke system 10 within a predetermined geographical range centering on a point where the target user is located. And a user who is not registered as a friend of the target user. Preferably, such detection is performed based on the information for each store 12 stored in the store-specific database 122. For example, after determining the location where the store 12 where the karaoke device 16 where the target user is performing is installed is located from the address, telephone number, or map information stored in the store-specific database 122 Then, the karaoke apparatus 16 located within a predetermined geographical range centering on the point is detected. Preferably, another karaoke device 16 located in the store 12 where the karaoke device 16 where the target user is performing is installed is detected. Preferably, another karaoke device 16 located in the store 12 where the karaoke device 16 on which the target user is performing is installed is detected on the same floor. . Preferably, another karaoke apparatus 16 located within a predetermined distance range (for example, within a radius of 3 km) centering on the store 12 where the karaoke apparatus 16 where the target user is performing is installed. Is detected. Preferably, another karaoke device 16 installed in another store 12 having the same public transport as the store 12 where the karaoke device 16 where the target user is performing is installed is detected. To do. And in the other karaoke apparatus 16 detected in that way, the user who is logging in to the SNS in the communication karaoke system 10 is extracted from the SNS database 120, and the above-mentioned target among the extracted users is selected. A user who is not registered as a friend of the user to be detected is detected.

  The SNS information display control unit 164 presents the user detected by the user detection unit 170 as a candidate for friend registration by the SNS registration control unit 160 corresponding to the target user. That is, another user who is performing a karaoke performance using the karaoke apparatus 16 belonging to the communication karaoke system 10 within a predetermined geographical range centering on a point where the target user is located. A user who is not registered as a friend of the target user is presented as a friend registration candidate to the target user. That is, the SNS information display control unit 164 is a friend candidate that presents the user detected by the user detection unit 170 as a friend registration candidate by the SNS registration control unit 160 corresponding to the target user. Functions as a presentation means.

  The SNS information display control means 164 preferably corresponds to the user detected by the user detection means 170 and uses the user's karaoke device 16 stored in the SNS database 120 for karaoke. A candidate video based on performance-related information is created, and the candidate video is displayed corresponding to the target user. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a friend candidate presentation screen displayed on the touch panel display 68 and showing a user who is a friend candidate with an avatar. As shown in FIG. 11, the SNS information display control means 164 preferably has a candidate image 172a including a humanoid image representing a user detected by the user detection means 170, that is, an avatar. , 172b, 172c,..., 172h (hereinafter, simply referred to as a candidate video 172 unless otherwise distinguished) are displayed on the touch panel display 68. This avatar is generally a character that is displayed on the Internet in a user's own meaning, and represents the individuality of each user by changing their hairstyle, clothes, facial expression, etc. It is used as an auxiliary tool for communication visually communicated to the other party. As described above, the SNS database 120 stores information for determining the avatar's hairstyle, clothes, facial expression, and the like as information on the avatar corresponding to each user. The SNS information display control means 164 includes: Information related to the avatar stored corresponding to each user detected by the user detection means 170 is read out, and a candidate video 172 including the avatar based on the information is created and displayed on the touch panel display 68.

  Also, the SNS information display control means 164 preferably displays information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 of the user corresponding to the candidate video 172 in response to an input operation on the candidate video 172. Let FIG. 12 is a detailed information presentation screen showing the detailed information of the user corresponding to the candidate video 172c displayed when an input operation is performed on the candidate video 172c on the friend candidate presentation screen shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example. As shown in FIG. 12, the SNS information display control means 164 is preferably displayed on the display device 72, that is, a contact input (touch input) operation on the candidate image 172 displayed on the touch panel display 68. In response to an input operation on the touch panel 76 to the part corresponding to the candidate video 172, the name (nickname) of the user corresponding to the candidate video 172, the singing history (song selection history), the eighteenth song, and the present time A text box 174 for displaying information indicating a place where the user is located (identification information of the private room 14 in the example shown in FIG. 12) is displayed on the touch panel display 68.

  Also, the SNS information display control means 164 preferably applies for friend registration to the user together with the detailed information of the user who is a candidate for friend registration, as shown in FIG. Various operation buttons such as a friend application button 176, a message transmission button 178 for transmitting a short message to the user, and a friend candidate change button 180 for presenting another user as a friend registration candidate Is displayed on the touch panel display 68. When a touch input operation on the friend application button 176, that is, an input operation on the touch panel 76 to a portion corresponding to the friend application button 176 displayed on the display device 72 is performed, the detailed information An application for friend registration is made to the user corresponding to (in the example shown in FIG. 12, the user corresponding to the candidate video 172c). That is, information related to the friend registration application for the user is transmitted to the server device 20 via the communication line 18 or the like. When a contact input operation is performed on the message transmission button 178, an edit screen for transmitting a short message to the user corresponding to the detailed information is displayed on the touch panel display 68. When a contact input operation is performed on the friend candidate change button 180, a friend candidate presentation screen as shown in FIG. 11 is again displayed on the touch panel display 68 in order to present other users as friend candidates. Is displayed.

  Further, the SNS information display control means 164 preferably has the karaoke device of the user stored in the SNS database 120 in a humanoid image symbolizing the user detected by the user detection means 170. The candidate image to which the decoration image reflecting the information regarding the karaoke performance using 16 is added is displayed. This decorative video preferably reflects the performance history (music selection history) of karaoke performances performed by the user using the karaoke device 16 in the past, stored in the SNS database 120. More preferably, the performance history of the karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 of the user stored in the SNS database 120 and the tendency of the genre related to the eighteenth song are reflected. For example, regarding the genre that is the attribute information of each performance song included in the performance history (music selection history), it is a video that visually shows the number of performance songs corresponding to each genre.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a friend candidate presentation screen displayed on the touch panel display 68, showing a user who is a friend candidate as a candidate video obtained by adding a decorative video to the avatar. As shown in FIG. 13, the SNS information display control means 164 preferably has a gauge (gauge) as a decoration image on a humanoid image representing an user detected by the user detection means 170, that is, an avatar. ) To which candidate images 182a, 182b, 182c,..., 182h (hereinafter simply referred to as candidate images 182 unless otherwise distinguished) are created and displayed on the touch panel display 68. This gauge is a video showing the number of performance songs corresponding to each genre with respect to the genre that is the attribute information of each performance song included in the performance history (music selection history) of each user. "Black" corresponding to "Rock", "Red" corresponding to the genre "Pops", "Yellow green" corresponding to the genre "Anime", "White" corresponding to the genre "Enka", "Genre" A color corresponding to each genre is predetermined such as “blue” corresponding to “Western music”. In the gauge included in the candidate video 182, the total number of performance songs included in each user's performance history is set in the width direction according to the ratio of the number of performance songs belonging to each genre among the performance songs. Color coding is made in the (horizontal direction). For example, with respect to the performance songs included in the performance history, the proportion of songs belonging to the genre “Rock” is 50% of the total, the proportion of songs belonging to the genre “Pops” is 30% of the total, and the proportion of songs belonging to the genre “Western” As a gauge corresponding to users who are 20% of the total, the color is divided in the width direction so that “black” is 50% of the total, “red” is 30% of the total, and “blue” is 20% of the total A gauge is additionally displayed above the user's avatar. By confirming this gauge, it is possible to visually and easily confirm the tendency of the performance music played by the user with the karaoke device 16 in the past.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing another example of a friend candidate presentation screen displayed on the touch panel display 68 and showing a user who is a friend candidate as a candidate video obtained by adding a decoration video to the avatar. As shown in FIG. 14, the SNS information display control means 164 preferably has an item (item) as a decoration image on a human-type image symbolizing a user detected by the user detection means 170, that is, an avatar. ) To which candidate images 184a, 184b, 184c,..., 184h (hereinafter referred to simply as “candidate images 184” unless otherwise specified) are created and displayed on the touch panel display 68. This item is a video imitating an instrument or the like symbolizing a genre with the largest number of performance songs belonging to the genre that is the attribute information of each performance song included in each user's performance history (music selection history), For example, "electric guitar" corresponding to the genre "rock", "acoustic guitar" corresponding to the genre "pops", "mobile phone" corresponding to the genre "anime", "genka" corresponding to the genre "enka" Items corresponding to each genre are determined in advance, such as “trumpet” corresponding to “geta” and genre “Western music”. Also, the item does not necessarily resemble a musical instrument, such as “effect that snow falls” corresponding to the genre “enka”. In the candidate video 184, items corresponding to the genre having the largest number of performance songs belonging to the genre to which each performance song included in the performance history of each user belongs are added. For example, with respect to the performance songs included in the performance history, the proportion of songs belonging to the genre “Rock” is 50% of the total, the proportion of songs belonging to the genre “Pops” is 30% of the total, and the proportion of songs belonging to the genre “Western” As an item corresponding to a user who is 20% of the total, an item “electric guitar” corresponding to the genre “rock” with the largest number of performance songs belonging is additionally displayed on the avatar of the user. By confirming this item, it is possible to visually and easily confirm the tendency of the performance music played by the user with the karaoke device 16 in the past.

  The user detecting means 170 is preferably the other user who is not registered as a friend of the target user, and at that time point determined by the live performer determining means 168. The SNS information display control means 164 detects the user who is performing the voice input with respect to the karaoke apparatus 16, and the SNS information display control means 164 includes the plurality of users detected by the user detection means 170 at the time. The user who is inputting the voice to the karaoke device 16 is presented in an identifiable manner. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a friend candidate presentation screen displayed on the touch panel display 68 for displaying a user who is a friend candidate by an avatar and displaying a user who is singing in an identifiable manner. As shown in FIG. 15, the SNS information display control unit 164 preferably performs voice input to the karaoke apparatus 16 at that time among a plurality of users detected by the user detection unit 170. A candidate video 172 in which a video imitating a microphone and a video in which musical note marks fly over is displayed on the touch panel display 68 to an avatar corresponding to the user. In the example shown in FIG. 15, the candidate images 172a and 172h correspond to users who are performing voice input to the karaoke device 16 in each of the rooms 101 and 103 at that time. Note that none of the avatars of the candidate images 172d and 172e corresponding to the users located in the room 102 are provided with a microphone-like image or the like, but this is because the karaoke performance in the room 102 (by the karaoke device 16). This means that no performance output has been performed. Further, not only an embodiment in which a video imitating a microphone is added to an avatar but also an effect of illuminating an avatar corresponding to a user who is inputting voice to the karaoke device 16 at that time with a spotlight, The user who is singing may be shown by an effect such as turning a mirror ball over the head of an avatar corresponding to the user.

  Also, the SNS information display control means 164 preferably uses the user's karaoke device 16 stored in the SNS database 120 corresponding to the user detected by the user detection means 170. A candidate video 172 or the like based on the information related to the karaoke performance is created, and the candidate video 172 or the like is displayed on the electronic quick sample device 22 used by the target user. As described above, the electronic quick sample device 22 is preferably configured to be able to perform operations such as music selection input by switching the user who is the operation subject, and the SNS information display control means 164. Preferably, in the electronic quick sample device 22 in a state where the target user is an operation subject, the candidate video 172 or the like is displayed as a friend registration candidate corresponding to the target user. .

  In the embodiment in which the SNS information display control means 164 is functionally provided in the CPU 126 of the mobile phone 124, the SNS information display control means 164 is preferably detected by the user detection means 170. Corresponding to the user, a candidate video 172 or the like based on information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 of the user stored in the SNS database 120 is created, and the candidate video 172 or the like is created as the target Display on the mobile phone 124 corresponding to the user. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a friend candidate presentation screen that is displayed on the touch panel display 148 of the mobile phone 124 and that shows a user who is a friend candidate with its avatar. As shown in FIG. 16, the SNS information display control means 164 preferably performs voice input to the karaoke apparatus 16 at that time among a plurality of users detected by the user detection means 170. The candidate image 172a corresponding to the whole body of the avatar corresponding to the user who is present is displayed on the touch panel display 148, and the candidate images 172b and 172c corresponding to the face portions of the avatar corresponding to other users are displayed on the touch panel. It is displayed on the display 148. Alternatively, the candidate image 172a corresponding to the avatar corresponding to the user who is performing voice input to the karaoke device 16 among the plurality of users detected by the user detection unit 170 is displayed on the touch panel display. In addition to displaying on 148, a simple icon (for example, a video imitating a pin) corresponding to another user may be displayed on the touch panel display 148.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of the neighbor friend candidate presentation control by the CPU 80 of the electronic quick sample apparatus 22, which is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in SN1, a neighbor friend candidate search operation, that is, an operation for starting a search for a user who is a friend candidate existing within a predetermined geographical range centering on a point where the target user is located. It is determined whether it has been done. If the determination of SN1 is denied, this routine is terminated with that, but if the determination of SN1 is affirmed, SN2 is preliminarily centered on the point where the target user is located. The server device 20 includes information on a user who is logged in to the SNS of the communication karaoke system 10 in a karaoke device 16 installed in the same floor in the same store 12 within a predetermined geographical area. Downloaded from the SNS database 120. Next, in SN3, among the users downloaded in SN2, users who have not yet been registered as friends of the target user are extracted. This SN3 process may be substantially performed in SS14 in FIG.

  Next, in SN4, corresponding to each user extracted in SN3, a candidate video 172 or the like based on information related to the karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 of the user is created. In addition, when information of a user who is singing in the karaoke device 16 at that time is received from the karaoke device 16, the information is reflected in the candidate video 172 or the like. Next, in SN5, the candidate video 172 created in SN4 is displayed on the touch panel display 68 of the electronic quick sample device 22 used by the target user. Various operation buttons such as the friend application button 176, the message transmission button 178, and the friend candidate change button 180 are displayed with respect to the candidate video 172 and the like displayed on the touch panel display 68. Next, at SN6, it is determined whether or not contact input has been made to the friend application button 176 displayed on the touch panel display 68. When the determination of SN6 is denied, the processing after SN8 is executed. When the determination of SN6 is affirmed, the candidate image 172 displayed together with the friend application button 176 at SN7. After the application for friend registration for the user corresponding to the above is transmitted to the server device 20, the process after SN8 is executed.

  In SN8, it is determined whether or not a contact input has been made to the message transmission button 178 displayed on the touch panel display 68. When the determination of SN8 is denied, the processing after SN10 is executed. However, when the determination of SN8 is affirmed, the candidate image 172 displayed together with the friend application button 176 at SN9. After the screen for editing the short message for the user corresponding to the above is displayed on the touch panel display 68, it is determined in SN10 whether or not the neighbor friend candidate search end operation has been performed. When the determination of SN10 is negative, the processing after SN6 is executed again. However, when the determination of SN10 is positive, the candidate video 172 displayed on the touch panel display 68 at SN11. Etc. are deleted and the control for searching for friend registration candidates is terminated, and then this routine is terminated. In the control shown in FIG. 17 described above, SN4 to SN11 are the operations of the SNS information display control means (friend candidate presentation means) 164, and SN2 and SN3 (SS14) are the operations of the user detection means 170, respectively. Correspond.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, the server device 20 is the SNS as a storage device that stores information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 of each user in association with the identification information of the user. An SNS registration control means 160 (SS1 to SS22) for registering a plurality of users stored in the SNS database 120 in association with each other as friends, and a target user are located. A user who is performing a karaoke performance using the karaoke apparatus 16 within a predetermined geographical area centered on a point and is not registered as a friend of the target user User detection means 170 (SN2 and SN3, SS14) for detecting the above and the user corresponding to the target user SNS information display control means 164 (SN4 to SN11) as friend candidate presentation means for presenting a user detected by the user detection means 170 as a candidate for friend registration by the NS registration control means 160 Therefore, for example, when enjoying a karaoke performance in a karaoke box, a member of a group performing a karaoke performance in the adjacent private room 14 is presented as a friend candidate, thereby creating an opportunity to get to know those members. Can do. That is, it is possible to provide the communication karaoke system 10 that realizes a service that widens the circle of exchange related to karaoke performance.

  In addition, the SNS information display control unit 164 relates to a karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 of the user stored in the SNS database 120 corresponding to the user detected by the user detection unit 170. Since the candidate video 172 or the like based on the information is created and the candidate video 172 or the like is displayed in correspondence with the target user, the user who is a friend candidate is presented visually and easily. be able to.

  Further, since the candidate video 172 and the like include a human-type video symbolizing the user detected by the user detecting means 170, that is, an avatar, the avatar functioning as a substitute for each user on the network is used. , It is possible to present users who are friend candidates in a visually easy-to-understand manner.

  The candidate video 182 and the like relate to a karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 of the user stored in the SNS database 120 as an avatar representing the user detected by the user detection unit 170. Since the decoration video such as gauges and items that reflect the information is added, information about the user's karaoke performance is additionally displayed on the avatar functioning as the user's alternate on the network. The user's characteristics can be presented in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Moreover, since the said decoration image reflects the performance history of the karaoke performance using the said karaoke apparatus 16 of the user memorize | stored in the said SNS database 120, it functions as an alternation of each user on a network. By adding and displaying information related to the user's music selection history on the avatar, it is possible to present the user's characteristics including the tendency of the tunes often sung by the user who is a friend candidate.

  In addition, the user detection means 170 detects the other user who is not registered as a friend of the target user and is performing voice input to the karaoke device 16 at that time. The SNS information display control unit 164 can identify a user who is performing voice input to the karaoke device 16 at that time among a plurality of users detected by the user detection unit 170. For example, when enjoying a karaoke performance in a karaoke box, among members of a group performing a karaoke performance in the adjacent private room 14, presenting the singing member in an identifiable manner. So you can get to know those members more smoothly.

  In addition, the communication karaoke system 10 is a terminal device having a touch panel display 68 that displays an image and inputs a song selection to the karaoke device 16 in response to a user's contact in order to remotely operate the karaoke device 16. The SNS information display control unit 164 corresponds to the user detected by the user detection unit 170, and the karaoke device of the user stored in the SNS database 120 is provided. No. 16 is used to create a candidate video 172 or the like based on the information related to the karaoke performance, and the candidate video 172 or the like is displayed on the electronic quick sample device 22 used by the target user. It is possible to present the user who becomes a friend candidate visually and easily on the screen of the electronic sample device 22. That.

  In addition, the communication karaoke system 10 includes a mobile phone 124 as a terminal device for browsing information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 of each user stored in the SNS database 120, and the SNS information The display control means 164 corresponds to the user detected by the user detection means 170, and is a candidate based on information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 stored in the SNS database 120. Since the video 172 and the like are created and the candidate video 172 and the like are displayed on the mobile phone 124 corresponding to the target user, the user who is a friend candidate is visually displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 124. Can be presented in an easy-to-understand manner.

  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 SNS registration control unit 160 and the user detection unit 170 send the SNS login authentication unit 162, the SNS information display control unit 164, and the SNS information transmission control unit 166 to the CPU 104 of the server device 20. However, the present invention is not limited to this, although the CPU 80 of the electronic quick sample apparatus 22 and the live performer determination means 168 are functionally provided in the CPU 50 of the karaoke apparatus 16, respectively. For example, the SNS registration control unit 160 and the user detection unit 170 may be substantially functionally provided in the CPU 80 of the electronic quick sample device 22, the CPU 126 of the mobile phone 124, or the like. Further, a part or all of the SNS login authentication unit 162, the SNS information display control unit 164, and the SNS information transmission control unit 166 may be functionally provided in the CPU 50 of the karaoke apparatus 16, as described above. As long as the various controls can be realized, any device may be used to perform the controls.

  In the above-described embodiment, the SNS information display control unit 164 creates and displays a candidate video 172 including an avatar corresponding to the user detected by the user detection unit 170. However, for example, simple text information indicating user information detected by the user detection unit 170 may be presented. In addition, with respect to the singer at that time determined by the live player determination means 168, an aspect such as presenting the tune name and singer name of the sung performance song is also conceivable. Furthermore, it may be configured such that the display mode of the candidate video can be changed according to the input operation by the electronic quick sample device 22 or the like according to the preference of the user.

  In the above-described embodiment, the user detection means 170 detects other users who are performing karaoke performances using the karaoke apparatus 16 within a predetermined range from the point where the target user is located. However, the predetermined range may be configured so that the target user can specify it. For example, (a) in the store 12 where the nearest station is the same, (b) in the store 12 where the target user is performing the karaoke device 16 is installed, (c) the same floor in the store 12 Other users who are performing a karaoke performance using the karaoke apparatus 16 within any range selected by the target user from among them may be detected.

  In the above-described embodiment, the user detection means 170 is another user who performs a karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 within a predetermined range from the point where the target user is located, Although the user who is not registered as a friend of the target user is uniformly detected, the compatibility with the target user is good among the plurality of users detected in this way. Only the user determined to be may be presented as a friend registration candidate. For example, with respect to the performance songs included in the performance history, users who share the same genre with the largest number of performance songs belonging to them, or usages that have similar trends in the proportion of the number of performance songs belonging to each genre among those performance songs A person may be extracted and presented as a candidate for friend registration. In addition to displaying users who are already registered as friends in addition to users who are not registered as friends of the target user, additional information that the user has already been registered as friends is displayed. A display may be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the SNS database 120 and the store-specific database 122 are provided in the same server device 20 has been described. However, the SNS database 120 and the store-specific database 122 are provided in individual server devices. It may be what was made. Further, the contents of the SNS database 120 and the store-specific database 122 may be included in a single database, and further, the contents of the SNS database 120 and the store-specific database 122 are divided into a plurality of databases. It may be managed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the electronic sample device 22 directly transmits and receives information to and from the server device 20 via the LAN 24, the access point 26, the router 28, the communication line 18, and the like. As described above, for example, information may be indirectly transmitted / received to / from the server device 20 via the karaoke device 16 functioning as a master commander.

  Moreover, although the above-mentioned Example demonstrated the aspect which performs a karaoke performance in the state where one electronic quick sample apparatus 22 was attached to one karaoke apparatus 16, two or more are provided in one karaoke apparatus 16. Naturally, the present invention is also applied to karaoke performance in a state where the electronic quick sample device 22 is attached.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which an avatar imitating a human being is displayed as the candidate video 172 or the like has been described. Needless to say, it is intended to control avatars of humanoid images such as robots, dogs standing upright on the rear legs, and dinosaurs walking on two legs. In addition, each user's face photograph stored in the SNS database 120 may be displayed as a candidate video.

  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.

  10: communication karaoke system, 16: karaoke device, 18: communication line, 20: server device, 22: electronic quick sample device (terminal device), 68: touch panel display, 120: SNS database (storage device), 124: mobile phone (Terminal device), 160: SNS registration control means, 164: SNS information display control means (friend candidate presentation means), 170: user detection means, 172, 182, 184: candidate video

Claims (7)

A communication karaoke system comprising: a karaoke device that outputs a performance song selected from a large number of performance songs; and a server device that can transmit and receive information to and from the karaoke device via a communication line. ,
The server device includes a storage device that stores information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke device of each user in association with the identification information of the user,
Registration control means for registering a plurality of users stored in the storage device in association with each other as friends;
Other users who are performing karaoke performances using the karaoke apparatus within a predetermined geographical area centered on the location where the target user is located, and are friends of the target user User detection means for detecting users not registered as,
A friend candidate presenting means for presenting a user detected by the user detecting means as a friend registration candidate by the registration control means corresponding to the target user, comprising: Online karaoke system.   The said friend candidate presentation means respond | corresponds to the user detected by the said user detection means, and displays the candidate image | video based on the information regarding the karaoke performance using the said karaoke apparatus of the said user memorize | stored in the said memory | storage device. The communication karaoke system according to claim 1, wherein the communication video karaoke system is created and displayed in correspondence with the target user.   The communication karaoke system according to claim 2, wherein the candidate video includes a humanoid video symbolizing a user detected by the user detection means.   The candidate video is a decoration that reflects information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke device of the user stored in the storage device in a humanoid video symbolizing the user detected by the user detection means. The communication karaoke system according to claim 3, wherein video is added.   The communication karaoke system according to claim 4, wherein the decoration image reflects a performance history of karaoke performance using the karaoke device of the user stored in the storage device. The user detecting means detects the other user who is not registered as a friend of the target user and is performing voice input to the karaoke apparatus at that time. ,
The said friend candidate presentation means presents the user who is performing the voice input with respect to the said karaoke apparatus among the several users detected by the said user detection means so that identification is possible. The communication karaoke system according to any one of 1 to 5. The communication karaoke system includes a terminal device for browsing information about karaoke performance using the karaoke device of each user stored in the storage device,
The said friend candidate presentation means respond | corresponds to the user detected by the said user detection means, and displays the candidate image | video based on the information regarding the karaoke performance using the said karaoke apparatus of the said user memorize | stored in the said memory | storage device. The communication karaoke system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the communication video karaoke system is created and displayed on the terminal device corresponding to the target user.