JP2022176596A - karaoke device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a karaoke device that enables control of karaoke performances suitable for various use patterns when used in connection with other karaoke devices via a network.SOLUTION: A karaoke device includes: a registration section for registering in a reservation list song identification information of a song selected by a user associated with identification information of a use mode indicating the use mode of a karaoke device selected by the user; an identification section for identifying a use status of the other karaoke device based on the use mode implementation status transmitted from the other karaoke device; and a performance control section that controls karaoke performance of a piece of music corresponding to piece of music identification information, and also transmits the implementation status of the use mode to the other karaoke device, based on the use mode associated with the piece of music identification information registered in the reservation list and the identified implementation status.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to a karaoke machine.

A karaoke system has been proposed in which a plurality of karaoke machines are connected to each other via a network so that users at remote bases can enjoy singing duets together.

For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a technique for providing a multi-location duet/chorus karaoke control system that allows users in remote locations and multiple locations to share video/audio signals in both spaces.

Moreover, in Patent Documents 2 and 3, it is possible to efficiently perform network chorus by adjusting the reservation order of karaoke songs for performing network chorus at each karaoke playing terminal and starting the performance of karaoke songs at each karaoke playing terminal at the same time. Techniques for doing so are disclosed.

JP 2005-077485 A JP 2014-167581 A JP 2014-199373 A

By the way, when using karaoke machines connected to each other via a network, duet singing or chorus singing is not always performed.

For example, karaoke singing is performed separately on one karaoke machine and another karaoke machine, or a singing voice based on karaoke singing performed on one karaoke machine is distributed and enjoyed on another karaoke machine.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a karaoke machine capable of controlling karaoke performance in accordance with various usage modes when used in a state of being connected to another karaoke machine via a network.

One invention for achieving the above object is a karaoke machine communicably connected to another karaoke machine, comprising music identification information of a music piece selected by a user and karaoke music selected by the user. Based on the registration unit that registers in the reservation list in association with the identification information of the usage mode that indicates the usage mode of the device, and the implementation status of the usage mode in the other karaoke device transmitted from the other karaoke device, Corresponding to the music identification information based on the identification unit for identifying the usage status of the other karaoke device, the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list, and the specified usage status and a performance control unit for controlling karaoke performance of the music to be played and transmitting the implementation status of the use mode to the other karaoke device.
Other features of the present invention will be clarified by the description of the specification and drawings described later.

According to the present invention, karaoke performance can be controlled in accordance with various usage modes when used in a state of being connected to another karaoke apparatus via a network.

1 is a diagram showing a plurality of karaoke machines according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the karaoke apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the karaoke main body of the karaoke apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows processing of a karaoke device concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows processing of a karaoke device concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the karaoke main body of the karaoke apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

<First embodiment>
A karaoke apparatus according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, a karaoke machine K1 and a karaoke machine K2 are connected via a network N so as to be communicable by, for example, a P2P system.

A karaoke device has a function for performing karaoke performance and karaoke singing of songs. Each karaoke machine is installed in a different karaoke shop or in separate karaoke rooms in the same karaoke shop. In this embodiment, the karaoke machine K2 corresponds to "another karaoke machine".

A user U1 shown in FIG. 1 is a user who uses the karaoke machine K1, and a user U2 is a user who uses the karaoke machine K2.

==Karaoke Device==
Since the karaoke machine K1 and the karaoke machine K2 have the same configuration, the karaoke machine K1 will be described below as an example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the karaoke machine K1 includes a karaoke main body 10, a speaker 20, a display device 30, a microphone 40, a remote control device 50, and a photographing means 60.

The karaoke main body 10 performs various controls related to karaoke performance and karaoke singing, such as karaoke performance control of selected music, display control of lyrics, background images, etc., and processing of audio signals input through the microphone 40 . The speaker 20 is configured to emit sound based on the sound emission signal from the karaoke main body 10 . The display device 30 is configured to display video and images on the display screen based on signals from the karaoke main body 10 . The microphone 40 is configured to collect the singing voice accompanying the karaoke singing by the user, convert it into an analog voice signal, and input it to the karaoke main body 10 . The remote control device 50 is a device for performing various operations on the karaoke main body 10 .

The photographing means 60 is a camera capable of photographing the user. One karaoke machine transmits an image obtained by photographing a user to another communicably connected karaoke machine.

In this embodiment, the karaoke machine K1 transmits an image obtained by photographing the user U1 to the karaoke machine K2. The karaoke machine K2 can display the received video on the display screen of the display device 30. FIG. Similarly, the karaoke machine K2 transmits an image obtained by photographing the user U2 to the karaoke machine K1. The karaoke machine K1 can display the received video on the display screen of the display device 30 .

As shown in FIG. 3, the karaoke main body 10 according to this embodiment includes storage means 10a, communication means 10b, input means 10c, performance means 10d, and control means 10e. Each configuration is connected to bus B via an interface (not shown).

[Storage means]
The storage unit 10a is a large-capacity storage device that stores various data, such as a hard disk drive. The storage means 10a stores music data.

The music data is provided with music identification information for specifying individual music. The song identification information is information unique to each song, such as a song ID for identifying the song. The music data includes accompaniment data, reference data, and the like. Accompaniment data is data that is the source of karaoke performance sounds. The reference data is data indicating the main melody of the karaoke-performed song. The storage means 10a also stores background video data such as a background video displayed on the display device 30 or the like during karaoke performance, and attribute information of music (singer name, genre, etc.).

[Communication means/input means]
The communication means 10b provides an interface for communicating with the karaoke machine K2 and the remote control device 50. FIG. The input means 10c is a structure for a user to input various instructions. The input means 10c is a button or the like provided on the karaoke main body 10 . Alternatively, the remote control device 50 may function as the input means 10c.

[Means of performance]
The performance means 10d performs karaoke performance of music and processes audio signals input through the microphone 40 under the control of the control means 10e. The performance means 10d includes a sound source, a mixer, an amplifier, etc. (all not shown).

[Control means]
The control means 10e performs various controls in the karaoke machine K1. The control means 10e includes a CPU and memory (both not shown). The CPU implements various functions by executing programs stored in the memory.

In this embodiment, the CPU of the karaoke machine K1 executes a program stored in the memory, so that the control means 10e functions as the registration section 100, the identification section 200, and the performance control section 300. FIG.

(registration department)
The registration unit 100 associates the music identification information of the music selected by the user with the identification information of the usage mode selected by the user and registers them in the reservation list.

The usage mode indicates the mode of usage of the karaoke device. The usage mode identification information is information unique to each usage mode, such as a mode ID for identifying the mode.

In this embodiment, usage modes include normal mode, distribution mode, and duet mode.

The normal mode is a mode for performing karaoke singing only with the karaoke device. In the normal mode, only the images captured by the capturing means 60 are transmitted to the other karaoke machines. The distribution mode is a mode for live distribution of karaoke singing performed using a karaoke device to other karaoke devices. In the distribution mode, not only video but also karaoke performance sound and singing voice are transmitted to other karaoke devices. The duet mode is a mode for performing a duet or singing in chorus with other karaoke device users. In the duet mode, not only video but also singing voice is transmitted to other karaoke machines. Moreover, not only video but also singing voice is received from other karaoke machines. The transmission of singing voice and the like will be described in the second embodiment.

For example, it is assumed that user U1 using karaoke machine K1 selects song X1 via remote control device 50 and selects "normal mode" as the usage mode. In this case, the registration unit 100 associates the song ID of song X1 with the mode ID of the normal mode and registers them in the reservation list. The karaoke performance reservation is completed by linking the music identification information of the music and the identification information of the usage mode and registering it in the reservation list.

Here, when a song is reserved in another karaoke device in the normal mode or in the distribution mode while only the video is being transmitted in the normal mode, the other karaoke device can immediately start playing karaoke, while the duet is transmitted. When a piece of music is reserved in the mode, the other karaoke machines are placed in a standby state for karaoke performance because synchronous performance is required. Also, while video, karaoke performance sound and singing voice are being transmitted in the distribution mode, if a song is reserved in any mode in another karaoke device, transmission in the distribution mode is prioritized, so other karaoke The device puts the karaoke performance on standby. Also, if a song is reserved in any mode in another karaoke machine while video and singing voice are being transmitted in the duet mode, the other karaoke machine is playing synchronously. Therefore, the other karaoke machines put the karaoke performance of the reserved music in a standby state.

(specific part)
The specifying unit 200 specifies the usage status of the other karaoke machine based on the usage mode implementation status of the other karaoke machine transmitted from the other karaoke machine.

The implementation status is information including the usage mode implemented in the karaoke machine. The usage status is information indicating whether the karaoke device is in use (playing karaoke), not in use, or on standby, and if it is in use or on standby, it indicates the usage mode in progress or on standby. . The specified usage status is stored in the storage means 10a.

For example, karaoke machine K2 performs karaoke performance of song X2 in the normal mode. Here, if the usage status of the karaoke machine K1 is not in use or karaoke is being played in the normal mode, the karaoke machine K2 will display the mode ID of the normal mode and the start indicating the start of karaoke performance of the song X2 as the implementation status. The information is sent to the karaoke machine K1. On the other hand, if the usage status of the karaoke machine K1 is that karaoke is being played in the distribution mode, the karaoke machine K2 sends the mode ID of the normal mode and the standby information indicating that it is in the standby state of the normal mode as the implementation status. Send to device K1. After that, when the usage status of the karaoke machine K1 becomes unused, the karaoke machine K2 transmits the mode ID of the normal mode and the start information indicating the karaoke performance start of the song X2 to the karaoke machine K1 as the implementation status.

The specifying unit 200 specifies "in use" and "normal mode" or "standby" and "normal mode" as the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 based on the received implementation status. The specifying unit 200 stores the specified usage status in the storage unit 10a.

On the other hand, when the karaoke performance of the song X2 ends in the normal mode, the karaoke machine K2 transmits the mode ID of the normal mode and end information indicating the end of the karaoke performance of the song X2 to the karaoke machine K1 as the implementation status.

The identifying unit 200 identifies "unused" as the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 based on the received implementation status. The specifying unit 200 updates the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 stored in the storage means 10a from "in use" and "normal mode" to "unused".

Further, for example, it is assumed that karaoke machine K2 performs live distribution of song X2 to karaoke machine K1 in the distribution mode. Here, if the usage status of the karaoke machine K1 is not in use or karaoke is being played in the normal mode, the karaoke machine K2 sends the mode ID of the distribution mode and the start information indicating the start of distribution to the karaoke machine as the implementation status. Send to K1. On the other hand, if the usage status of the karaoke machine K1 is that karaoke is being played in the delivery mode, the karaoke machine K2 will set the mode ID of the delivery mode and standby information indicating that it is in the standby state of the delivery mode as the implementation status. Send to device K1. After that, when the usage status of the karaoke machine K1 becomes unused, the karaoke machine K2 transmits the mode ID of the distribution mode and start information indicating the start of karaoke performance of the song X2 to the karaoke machine K1 as the implementation status.

The identifying unit 200 identifies "in use" and "distribution mode" or "waiting" and "normal mode" as the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 based on the received implementation status. The specifying unit 200 stores the specified usage status in the storage unit 10a.

On the other hand, when the live distribution ends in the distribution mode, the karaoke device K2 transmits the mode ID of the distribution mode and end information indicating the end of distribution to the karaoke device K1 as the implementation status.

The identifying unit 200 identifies "unused" as the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 based on the received implementation status. The specifying unit 200 updates the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 stored in the storage means 10a from "in use" and "distribution mode" to "unused".

Alternatively, for example, it is assumed that the karaoke machine K2 performs a duet or chorus of the song X2 with the user U1 of the karaoke machine K1 in a duet mode. Here, when the usage status of the karaoke machine K1 is unused, the karaoke machine K2 transmits the mode ID of the duet mode and start information indicating the start of karaoke performance of the song X2 to the karaoke machine K1 as the implementation status. . On the other hand, if the usage status of the karaoke machine K1 is that karaoke is being played in the normal mode or the distribution mode, the karaoke machine K2 displays the mode ID of the duet mode and the standby mode indicating that it is in the standby state of the duet mode as the implementation status. The information is sent to the karaoke machine K1. After that, when the usage status of the karaoke machine K1 becomes unused, the karaoke machine K2 transmits the mode ID of the duet mode and the start information indicating the karaoke performance start of the song X2 to the karaoke machine K1 as the implementation status.

The identifying unit 200 identifies "in use" and "duet mode" or "waiting" and "duet mode" as the usage status of the karaoke apparatus K2 based on the received implementation status. The specifying unit 200 stores the specified usage status in the storage unit 10a.

When the duet singing or chorus is finished in the duet mode, the karaoke machine K2 transmits the mode ID of the duet mode and end information indicating the end of the duet to the karaoke machine K1 as the implementation status.

The identifying unit 200 identifies "unused" as the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 based on the received implementation status. The specifying unit 200 updates the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 stored in the storage means 10a from "in use" and "duet mode" to "unused".

(Performance control section)
The performance control unit 300 controls the karaoke performance of the song corresponding to the song identification information based on the usage mode linked to the song identification information registered in the reservation list and the specified usage status, and other The status of implementation of the usage mode is transmitted to the karaoke machine.

Here, when the usage modes include a normal mode, a distribution mode, and a duet mode, the performance control unit 300 controls the karaoke performance according to the implementation status of each mode and the usage mode in other karaoke devices, Transmit the implementation status of one of the usage modes to other karaoke machines.

Specifically, when the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the normal mode or the distribution mode, and the specified usage status is unused or in the normal mode, the performance The control unit 300 starts karaoke performance of the music corresponding to the music identification information, and transmits to the other karaoke machines the implementation status indicating the start of performance in the normal mode or distribution mode.

For example, it is assumed that the song ID of song X1 and the mode ID of the normal mode are linked and registered in the reservation list.

The performance control unit 300 checks the usage status of the karaoke device K2 specified by the specifying unit 200 when the karaoke performance of the song X1 comes.

Here, when the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 is "unused" or "executing normal mode", the performance control section 300 reads the music data of the music piece X1 from the storage means 10a. Then, the performance control unit 300 controls the performance means 10d to start the karaoke performance of the music piece X1, and transmits the mode ID of the normal mode and the performance status indicating the start of performance in the normal mode to the karaoke device K2.

In addition, when the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the normal mode or the distribution mode, and the specified usage status is during the distribution mode, the other karaoke device normally After receiving information indicating that the distribution mode has ended from another karaoke device, the performance control unit 300 performs the karaoke performance of the music corresponding to the music identification information. , and transmits to the other karaoke machine the implementation status indicating the start of performance in the normal mode or distribution mode.

For example, it is assumed that the song ID of song X2 and the mode ID of the distribution mode are linked and registered in the reservation list.

The performance control unit 300 checks the usage status of the karaoke device K2 specified by the specifying unit 200 when the karaoke performance of the song X2 comes.

Here, if the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 is "in the distribution mode", it means that live distribution is being performed from the karaoke machine K2, and the karaoke machine K1 gives priority to viewing this live distribution. Become. Therefore, the performance control section 300 does not start the karaoke performance of the song X2. The performance control unit 300 also transmits the mode ID of the distribution mode and the implementation status indicating that the distribution mode is on standby to the karaoke apparatus K2.

On the other hand, after the live distribution in the distribution mode ends, the karaoke machine K2 transmits information indicating that the distribution mode has ended to the karaoke machine K1. In this case, the karaoke machine K2 is in an "unused" state.

Therefore, the performance control unit 300 starts the karaoke performance of the song X2 after receiving the information indicating that the distribution mode has ended from the karaoke device K2, and the mode ID of the distribution mode and the implementation status indicating the start of the performance in the distribution mode to the karaoke machine K2.

Further, when the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode and the specified usage status is duet mode standby, the performance control unit 300 performs another karaoke song. The karaoke performance of the music corresponding to the music identification information is started in synchronization with the karaoke performance of the music performed in the device, and the performance status indicating the start of performance in the duet mode is transmitted to other karaoke devices.

For example, it is assumed that the song ID of song X3 and the mode ID of the duet mode are linked and registered in the reservation list.

The performance control unit 300 checks the usage status of the karaoke device K2 specified by the specifying unit 200 when the karaoke performance of the song X3 comes.

Here, if the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 is "duet mode standby", the karaoke machine K2 is in the duet mode standby state. That is, the user U2 of the karaoke device K2 wishes to sing karaoke in the duet mode.

For example, it is assumed that the song ID of song X3 and the mode ID of the duet mode are linked and registered at the top of the reservation list of karaoke device K2. Here, if the usage status of the karaoke machine K1 is "executing the normal mode" or "executing the distribution mode", the karaoke machine K2 transmits the mode ID of the duet mode and the duet mode. The standby information indicating that the mode is in the standby state and the song ID of the song X3 for which the user wishes to sing karaoke are transmitted together. The registration unit 100 associates the received mode ID of the duet mode and the music ID of the music piece X3 with the use status (“normal mode in progress” or “delivery mode in progress”) and puts it at the top of the reservation list. sign up.

After the karaoke performance of the song in the "normal mode" or "distribution mode" is finished, the performance control section 300 reads out the song data of the song X3 from the storage means 10a. Then, the performance control unit 300 controls the performance means 10d to start the karaoke performance of the song X3 in synchronization with the karaoke performance of the song X3 performed in the karaoke device K2, and the mode ID of the duet mode and the duet mode. The implementation status indicating the start of performance in the mode is transmitted to the karaoke machine K2. Note that a known method can be used for the karaoke performance synchronization processing.

Further, when the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode and the specified usage status is unused, the performance control unit 300 instructs the other karaoke devices to Then, at the top of the reservation list of the other karaoke machine, the registration of the music corresponding to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is instructed to synchronize with the karaoke performance of the music performed in the other karaoke machine. In addition to starting the karaoke performance of the song, the performance status indicating the start of performance in the duet mode is transmitted to the other karaoke device.

For example, it is assumed that the song ID of song X3 and the mode ID of the duet mode are linked and registered in the reservation list.

The performance control unit 300 checks the usage status of the karaoke device K2 specified by the specifying unit 200 when the karaoke performance of the song X3 comes.

Here, when the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 is "unused", the performance control unit 300 places the reservation list of the karaoke machine K1 at the top of the reservation list of the karaoke machine K2. It instructs the registration of the song X3 corresponding to the song identification information. Based on the instruction, the karaoke device K2 associates the song ID of the song X3 with the mode ID of the duet mode and registers them at the top of the reservation list.

The performance control section 300 reads the music data of the music piece X3 from the storage means 10a. Then, the performance control unit 300 controls the performance means 10d to start the karaoke performance of the song X3 in synchronization with the karaoke performance of the song X3 performed in the karaoke device K2, and the mode ID of the duet mode and the duet mode. The implementation status indicating the start of performance in the mode is transmitted to the karaoke machine K2.

Further, when the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode and the specified usage status is the normal mode or the distribution mode, the performance control unit 300 Another karaoke device is instructed to register a song corresponding to the song identification information registered in the reservation list at the top of the reservation list of the other karaoke device, and the other karaoke device is played in a duet mode. After transmitting the performance status indicating that it is on standby and receiving information from the other karaoke device to the effect that the normal mode or the distribution mode has ended, synchronizing with the karaoke performance of the song performed on the other karaoke device Along with starting karaoke performance of the song, an implementation status indicating start of performance in duet mode is transmitted to the other karaoke device.

For example, it is assumed that the song ID of song X3 and the mode ID of the duet mode are linked and registered in the reservation list.

The performance control unit 300 checks the usage status of the karaoke device K2 specified by the specifying unit 200 when the karaoke performance of the song X3 comes.

Here, when the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 is "executing the normal mode" or "executing the distribution mode", the synchronous performance of the music piece X3 cannot be performed, so the duet mode is set with the user U2 of the karaoke machine K2. cannot be used.

Therefore, the performance control section 300 does not start the karaoke performance of the song X3. On the other hand, the performance control unit 300 instructs the karaoke machine K2 to register the song X3 corresponding to the song identification information registered in the reservation list of the karaoke machine K1 at the top of the reservation list of the karaoke machine K2, It transmits the mode ID of the duet mode and the implementation status indicating waiting in the duet mode. Based on the instruction, the karaoke device K2 associates the song ID of the song X3 with the mode ID of the duet mode and registers them at the top of the reservation list.

After karaoke singing in the normal mode or live distribution in the distribution mode ends, the karaoke machine K2 transmits information to the effect that the normal mode or the distribution mode has ended to the karaoke machine K1. In this case, the karaoke machine K2 is in an "unused" state.

The performance control section 300 reads the music data of the music piece X3 from the storage means 10a. Then, the performance control unit 300 controls the performance means 10d to start the karaoke performance of the song X3 in synchronization with the karaoke performance of the song X3 performed in the karaoke device K2, and the mode ID of the duet mode and the duet mode. The implementation status indicating the start of performance in the mode is transmitted to the karaoke machine K2.

It should be noted that the use status of each karaoke device becomes unused when the performance of the song in the duet mode ends. Therefore, for example, when the next song in the distribution mode is registered in the reservation lists of both one karaoke machine and the other karaoke machine, the one karaoke machine and the other karaoke machine each use the other karaoke machine. It can be specified as unused. In this case, there arises a problem that each karaoke machine starts playing in the distribution mode. Therefore, the karaoke apparatus on the side instructing the reservation of the duet mode musical piece waits for the karaoke performance of the next musical piece for a predetermined time after finishing the performance of the duet mode musical piece, and the karaoke device on the side instructed to reserve the duet mode musical piece. This inconvenience can be avoided by giving priority to the next song on the device.

== About the operation of the karaoke machine ==
Next, a specific example of the operation of the karaoke machine K1 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 and 5 are flow charts showing the operation of the karaoke machine K1. The karaoke machine K1 is communicably connected to the karaoke machine K2. It is also assumed that the usage modes are normal mode, delivery mode, and duet mode.

The registration unit 100 associates the song ID of the song selected by the user with the mode ID of the usage mode indicating the mode of use of the karaoke machine selected by the user, and registers them in the reservation list (the song ID and Registration in association with the mode ID (step 10).

The specifying unit 200 specifies the usage status of the karaoke machine K2 based on the implementation status of the usage mode of the karaoke machine K2 transmitted from the karaoke machine K2 (specifies the usage status of the karaoke machine K2; step 11).

The usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the normal mode or the delivery mode (Y in step 12), and the usage status specified in step 11 is in the delivery mode. If there is (Y in step 13), the performance control unit 300 transmits the mode ID of the normal mode or distribution mode and the implementation status indicating standby in the normal mode or distribution mode to the karaoke machine K2 (karaoke machine K2). Transmit to K2 the usage mode and the implementation status indicating standby (step 14).

When information indicating that the distribution mode has ended is received from the karaoke apparatus K2 (in the case of Y in step 15), the performance control unit 300 starts karaoke performance of the song corresponding to the song identification information registered in the reservation list. (Start karaoke performance. Step 16). In addition, the performance control unit 300 transmits to the karaoke machine K2 the mode ID of the normal mode or the distribution mode and the implementation status indicating the start of the performance in the normal mode or the distribution mode. Send implementation status, step 17)

Also, the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the normal mode or the distribution mode (Y in step 12), and the usage status specified in step 11 is unused or normal. If the mode is being executed (N in step 13), the performance control unit 300 starts karaoke performance of the song corresponding to the song identification information registered in the reservation list (start karaoke performance, step 16). . In addition, the performance control unit 300 transmits to the karaoke machine K2 the mode ID of the normal mode or the distribution mode and the implementation status indicating the start of the performance in the normal mode or the distribution mode. Send implementation status (step 17).

On the other hand, the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode (N in step 12), and the usage status specified in step 11 is the duet mode and is on standby. If so (Y in step 18), the performance control unit 300 starts karaoke performance of the song corresponding to the song identification information registered in the reservation list in synchronization with the karaoke performance of the song performed in the karaoke machine K2. (The karaoke performance is synchronized with the karaoke device K2 and the performance is started. Step 19). In addition, the performance control unit 300 transmits the mode ID of the duet mode and the implementation status indicating the start of performance in the duet mode to the karaoke device K2 (transmits the usage mode and the implementation status indicating the in-use state to the karaoke device K2. Step 17).

In addition, whether the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode (N in step 12) and the specified usage status is unused, normal mode or distribution mode If there is (N in step 18), the performance control unit 300 causes the karaoke machine K2 to register the song corresponding to the song identification information registered in the reservation list at the top of the reservation list of the karaoke machine K2. (Instruct to register a song at the head of the reservation list of the karaoke machine K2. Step 20).

Here, if the specified usage status is unused (Y in step 21), the performance control section 300 is registered at the head of the reservation list by the instruction to the karaoke machine K2, and the performance control section 300 is registered at the head of the reservation list, and is performed in the karaoke machine K2. The karaoke performance of the music corresponding to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is started in synchronism with the karaoke performance of the recorded music (Karaoke performance is started in synchronization with the karaoke device K2. Step 19).

Further, if the identified usage status is the normal mode or the distribution mode being performed (N in step 21), the performance control unit 300 provides the karaoke apparatus K2 with the mode ID of the duet mode and the standby mode in the duet mode. (Transmitting the usage mode and the implementation status indicating waiting to the karaoke machine K2. Step 22).

When the performance control section 300 receives information from the karaoke machine K2 indicating that the normal mode or the distribution mode has ended (Y in step 23), the performance control section 300 synchronizes with the karaoke performance of the music performed in the karaoke machine K2. Then, the karaoke performance of the music corresponding to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is started (the karaoke performance is started in synchronization with the karaoke machine K2, step 19). In addition, the performance control unit 300 transmits the mode ID of the duet mode and the implementation status indicating the start of performance in the duet mode to the karaoke device K2 (transmits the usage mode and the implementation status indicating the in-use state to the karaoke device K2. Step 17).

As is clear from the above, the karaoke machine K1 according to the present embodiment is communicably connected to the karaoke machine K2. The karaoke device K1 registers the music identification information of the music selected by the user and the identification information of the usage mode indicating the usage mode of the karaoke device selected by the user in the reservation list in association with each other. Then, the identification unit 200 that identifies the usage status of the karaoke device K2 based on the usage mode implementation status of the karaoke device K2 transmitted from the karaoke device K2, and the song identification information registered in the reservation list. a performance control unit 300 for controlling the karaoke performance of the music corresponding to the music identification information based on the usage mode and the specified usage status, and for transmitting the implementation status of the usage mode to the karaoke apparatus K2. .

According to such a karaoke machine K1, it is possible to control the karaoke performance of the music corresponding to the music identification information registered in the reservation list according to the use status of the karaoke machine K2 communicably connected. That is, according to the karaoke machine K1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to control the karaoke performance according to various usage modes when used in a state of being connected to another karaoke machine via a network.

More specifically, in the karaoke machine K1 according to this embodiment, the usage modes include normal mode, distribution mode, and duet mode. If the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the normal mode or the distribution mode, and the specified usage status is unused or the normal mode is in progress, the performance control unit 300 , start karaoke performance of the music corresponding to the music identification information, transmit the performance status indicating the start of performance in the normal mode or distribution mode to the karaoke device K2, and link it to the music identification information registered in the reservation list. If the determined usage mode is the normal mode or the distribution mode and the specified usage status is that the distribution mode is being performed, the performance status indicating that the normal mode or the distribution mode is on standby is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus K2. , After receiving information indicating that the distribution mode has ended from the karaoke machine K2, the karaoke performance of the music corresponding to the music identification information is started, and the performance status is indicated to the karaoke machine K2 to start playing in the normal mode or the distribution mode. is transmitted, and when the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode and the specified usage status is waiting for the duet mode, it is performed in the karaoke device K2 The karaoke performance of the music corresponding to the music identification information is started in synchronization with the karaoke performance of the music, and the implementation status indicating the start of the performance in the duet mode is transmitted to the karaoke device K2, and the music registered in the reservation list. When the usage mode linked to the identification information is the duet mode and the specified usage status is unused, the karaoke device K2 is registered in the reservation list at the top of the reservation list of the karaoke device K2. Instructing the registration of the music corresponding to the received music identification information, starting the karaoke performance of the music in synchronism with the karaoke performance of the music performed in the karaoke machine K2, and performing the duet mode on the karaoke machine K2. When an implementation status indicating the start is transmitted, the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode, and the specified usage status is the normal mode or the distribution mode. and instructing the karaoke machine K2 to register the music corresponding to the music identification information registered in the reservation list at the head of the reservation list of the karaoke machine K2, thereby indicating that the karaoke machine K2 is waiting in the duet mode. After transmitting the implementation status and receiving information indicating that the normal mode or the distribution mode has ended from the karaoke device K2, the performance is performed in the karaoke device K2. In addition to starting the karaoke performance of the song in synchronism with the karaoke performance of the song that is played, the performance status indicating the start of performance in the duet mode is transmitted to the karaoke device K2.

According to such a karaoke device K1, karaoke performance of a musical piece is started according to the usage mode linked to the musical piece identification information registered in the reservation list and the usage status of the karaoke device K2 communicatively connected. You can control when to Therefore, it is possible to start the karaoke performance in the delivery mode or the duet mode while taking into consideration the usage conditions of other karaoke machines.

<Second embodiment>
Next, a karaoke machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The karaoke device according to the present embodiment can transmit singing voice and the like based on karaoke singing performed in time with karaoke performance to other communicably connected karaoke devices. A detailed description of the configuration similar to that of the first embodiment will be omitted.

==Karaoke Device==
[Control means]
In this embodiment, the CPU of the karaoke machine K1 executes a program stored in the memory, so that the control means 10e functions as a registration section 100, a specification section 200, a performance control section 300, and a transmission section 400 (Fig. 6).

(Transmitter)
When the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the distribution mode, the transmission unit 400 transmits the karaoke performance sound based on the karaoke performance of the music and the karaoke singing performed in accordance with the karaoke performance. To transmit a singing voice to another karaoke device. In addition, when the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode, the transmission unit 400 synchronizes the karaoke performance with the karaoke performance of the music performed in the other karaoke device. A singing voice based on the performed karaoke singing is transmitted to the other karaoke device.

As described in the first embodiment, when the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the distribution mode, the performance control unit 300 performs the karaoke performance of the music corresponding to the music identification information. Start.

For example, as described in the first embodiment, the performance control unit 300 starts karaoke performance of song X2. The user U1 sings karaoke along with the karaoke performance of the song X2 through the microphone 40. - 特許庁

The transmission unit 400 transmits the karaoke performance sound based on the karaoke performance of the song X2 and the singing voice based on the karaoke singing performed along with the karaoke performance to the karaoke device K2. The karaoke device K2 can mix the received karaoke performance sound and singing voice and emit the sound from the speaker 20. - 特許庁

On the other hand, as described in the first embodiment, when the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode, the performance control unit 300 performs karaoke of the music corresponding to the music identification information. The performance is started in synchronization with the karaoke performance of the song performed in another karaoke machine.

For example, as described in the first embodiment, karaoke device K2 performs karaoke performance of song X3.

The performance control section 300 of the karaoke apparatus K1 reads the music data of the music X3 from the storage means 10a. Then, the performance control unit 300 controls the performance means 10d to start the karaoke performance of the song X3 in synchronization with the karaoke performance of the song X3 performed in the karaoke device K2. The user U1 sings karaoke along with the karaoke performance of the song X3 through the microphone 40. - 特許庁

The transmission unit 400 transmits the singing voice based on the karaoke singing performed along with the karaoke performance of the music piece X3 to the karaoke device K2. The karaoke device K2 can mix the received singing voice with the karaoke performance sound and emit the sound from the speaker 20. - 特許庁Note that the performance control unit 300 of the karaoke apparatus K1 can mix the singing voice of the user U2 with the karaoke performance sound and emit the sound from the speaker 20 by the same processing.

As is clear from the above, the karaoke device K1 according to the present embodiment, when the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the distribution mode, the karaoke performance sound based on the karaoke performance of the music and Singing voice based on karaoke singing performed in accordance with the karaoke performance is transmitted to another karaoke device, and when the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode, the other karaoke device A transmission unit 400 for transmitting singing voice based on karaoke singing performed in synchronization with the karaoke performance synchronized with the karaoke performance of the song performed in the above to the other karaoke device. According to such a karaoke machine K1, users of other karaoke machines can enjoy live distribution from the karaoke machine K1. Further, according to the karaoke machine K1, users of the karaoke machine K1 and users of other karaoke machines can enjoy singing duets and singing in chorus.

<Others>
The above embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The above configurations can be implemented in combination as appropriate, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. The above-described embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the invention described in the claims and their equivalents, as well as being included in the scope and gist of the invention.

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Claims (3)

A karaoke device communicably connected to another karaoke device,
a registration unit that associates music identification information of a music piece selected by a user with identification information of a usage mode indicating a usage mode of a karaoke machine selected by the user and registers the information in a reservation list;
a specifying unit that specifies the usage status of the other karaoke device based on the usage mode implementation status of the other karaoke device transmitted from the other karaoke device;
Based on the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list and the specified usage situation, the karaoke performance of the music corresponding to the music identification information is controlled, and the other karaoke device a performance control unit that transmits the implementation status of the usage mode to
A karaoke device having The usage modes include normal mode, delivery mode, and duet mode,
The performance control unit
When the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the normal mode or the distribution mode, and the specified usage status is unused or the normal mode is being performed, the music identification Along with starting karaoke performance of the song corresponding to the information, transmitting an implementation status indicating the start of performance in normal mode or distribution mode to the other karaoke device,
When the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the normal mode or the distribution mode, and the specified usage status is the distribution mode, the other karaoke device After transmitting an implementation status indicating standby in the normal mode or distribution mode, and receiving information from the other karaoke device indicating that the distribution mode has ended, the karaoke performance of the music corresponding to the music identification information is started. Along with, sending the performance status indicating the start of performance in normal mode or distribution mode to the other karaoke device,
When the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode and the identified usage state is waiting for the duet mode, it is performed in the other karaoke device. Starting the karaoke performance of the song corresponding to the song identification information in synchronization with the karaoke performance of the song, and transmitting an implementation status indicating the start of the duet mode performance to the other karaoke device,
When the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode and the specified usage status is unused, the other karaoke device An instruction is given to register a song corresponding to the song identification information registered in the reservation list at the top of the reservation list of the karaoke device, and the song is played in synchronization with the karaoke performance of the song performed in the other karaoke device. Along with starting karaoke performance, transmitting an implementation status indicating the start of performance in duet mode to the other karaoke device,
When the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode and the specified usage status is the normal mode or the distribution mode, the other karaoke device On the other hand, the other karaoke device is instructed to register the song corresponding to the song identification information registered in the reservation list at the head of the reservation list of the other karaoke device, thereby indicating to the other karaoke device that the other karaoke device is waiting in the duet mode. After transmitting the performance status and receiving information from the other karaoke device to the effect that the normal mode or the distribution mode has ended, the song is synchronized with the karaoke performance of the song performed in the other karaoke device. along with starting the karaoke performance of, to the other karaoke device, sending an implementation status indicating the start of performance in duet mode,
2. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: When the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the distribution mode, the karaoke performance sound based on the karaoke performance of the music and the singing voice based on the karaoke singing performed in accordance with the karaoke performance transmitting to the other karaoke device;
When the usage mode linked to the music identification information registered in the reservation list is the duet mode, the karaoke singing performed in synchronization with the karaoke performance of the music performed in the other karaoke device 3. The karaoke machine according to claim 2, further comprising a transmitter for transmitting the singing voice based on the karaoke machine to the other karaoke machine.

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