WO2006109469A1 - Music composition support device, music composition support method, music composition support program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Music composition support device, music composition support method, music composition support program, and recording medium Download PDF

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WO2006109469A1
WO2006109469A1 PCT/JP2006/305718 JP2006305718W WO2006109469A1 WO 2006109469 A1 WO2006109469 A1 WO 2006109469A1 JP 2006305718 W JP2006305718 W JP 2006305718W WO 2006109469 A1 WO2006109469 A1 WO 2006109469A1
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Takeshi Sato
Koji Koga
Goro Kobayashi
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  • the present invention relates to a music support apparatus, a music support method, a music support program, and a recording medium.
  • the use of the present invention is not limited to the music support apparatus, the music support method, the music support program, and the recording medium.
  • Vehicles equipped with audio equipment for playing music are widely used.
  • Such audio equipment can play a user's favorite music at a timing desired by the user.
  • the music is prepared in advance by the user based on the user's preference, for example.
  • the performance timing is determined by the user performing an operation for music performance.
  • a technique related to an on-vehicle music playback device that can automatically select and play a song that is related to a specific region has been disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).
  • Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-248953
  • the music to be played has to be prepared by the user. For this reason, the music associated with the route to travel may not be ready to play immediately. In other words, the conventional technology cannot be prepared as a state in which it is possible to immediately play the music associated with the route power.
  • the music support apparatus is configured to extract information relating to a feature of a route to a destination point, and to extract information relating to the feature based on information relating to the feature extracted by the extracting means. It is characterized by comprising: a determining means for determining the associated music content; and an output means for outputting the music content determined by the determining means.
  • the music support apparatus is configured to receive from the current point based on information received by the receiving unit and information received by the receiving unit. Extracting means for extracting information on the characteristics of the route to the destination point; and determining means for determining music content associated with the information on the characteristics based on the information on the characteristics extracted by the extracting means; And a transmission unit that transmits the music content determined by the determination unit to the mobile body.
  • the music support method according to the invention of claim 9 is based on an extraction step of extracting information on the feature of the route to the destination point, and information on the feature based on the information on the feature extracted by the extraction step.
  • the music support method according to the invention of claim 10 includes a reception step of receiving information on a current location and a destination location of a mobile object, and the current location from the current location based on the information received by the reception step.
  • An extraction step for extracting information on the feature of the route to the destination point; a determination step for determining music content associated with the information on the feature based on the information on the feature extracted by the extraction step; And a transmitting step of transmitting the music content determined by the determining step to the mobile body.
  • a music support program according to the invention of claim 11 causes a computer to execute the music support method of claim 9 or 10.
  • a recording medium is characterized in that the music support program according to the eleventh aspect is recorded so as to be readable by a computer.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a music support apparatus according to Embodiment 1.
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the music support apparatus in the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a music support apparatus according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the music support apparatus according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the navigation device according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a communication navigation system according to a second embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a server according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the navigation device according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a server processing procedure according to the second embodiment. Explanation of symbols
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the music support apparatus according to the first embodiment.
  • the music support apparatus according to Embodiment 1 includes an extraction unit 101, a determination unit 102, an output unit 103, a calculation unit 104, an acquisition unit 105, a determination unit 106, and a detection unit 107.
  • the music support apparatus according to Embodiment 1 is mounted on a moving body such as a vehicle, for example.
  • the extraction unit 101 extracts information about the characteristics of the route to the destination point.
  • the route may be a route from the current location to the destination location, or a route from any location to the destination location.
  • the extraction unit 101 extracts, for example, information about features related to the shape of the route. Further, the extraction unit 101 may extract, for example, information related to features related to a route stop point.
  • the determination unit 102 determines the music content associated with the information on the feature.
  • the music content is specifically digital information for playing a music for viewing purposes by playing it.
  • the determination unit 102 may determine the music content based on the past appreciation history.
  • the determining unit 102 may determine the music content according to the state of the viewing target based on the detection result detected by the detecting unit 107. Specifically, for example, the decision unit 102 provides information on characteristics up to the destination point and information on the status of the audience.
  • the music content may be determined by searching a database that stores the music content in association with the music content. For example, in the case where a music support device is mounted on a vehicle, the audience is a person who is on the vehicle.
  • the output unit 103 outputs the music content determined by the determination unit 102.
  • the output unit 103 may output the music content according to the timing calculated by the calculation unit 104.
  • the output unit 103 may output the music content determined to be output by the determination unit 106.
  • the calculating unit 104 calculates the output timing of the music content determined by the determining unit 102 based on the position of the feature portion extracted by the extracting unit 101 on the route.
  • the acquisition unit 105 acquires sample content that is a part of the music content determined by the determination unit 102.
  • the determining unit 106 determines whether or not to output music content including the sample content acquired by the acquiring unit 105.
  • the detecting unit 107 detects the state of the person who is viewing the music content. For example, the detection unit 107 detects the state of the viewing target person by analyzing ambient environmental sound collected using a microphone. In addition, the detection unit 107 may detect the state of the person to be watched by analyzing surrounding images taken using a camera, for example.
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the music support apparatus according to the first embodiment.
  • it is first determined whether or not a route to the destination point has been acquired (step S201). If it is determined that the route to the destination point has not been acquired (step S201: No), the process waits as it is. If it is determined that the route to the destination point has been acquired (step S201: Yes), information on the characteristics of the acquired route is extracted (step S202). In the present embodiment, the extraction process is realized by the process of step S202.
  • step S202 when extracting information related to characteristics related to the shape of the route, information such as height difference (such as ups and downs, altitude, etc.) of the route, curve of the curve, speed, and road width are included. Based on this, information on route characteristics is extracted.
  • step S202 for example, the feature related to the route stopover
  • information on the characteristics of the route is extracted based on whether it is a tourist spot, whether it is a large-scale commercial city, whether there is a landmark, or the like.
  • the status of the person who is viewing the music content is detected (step S203).
  • the music content is determined based on the information on the extracted features or the detected state of the audience (step S204).
  • the determination process is realized by the process of step S204.
  • the corresponding music content is determined by searching a music database provided in advance based on information on the characteristics of the route and the state of the audience.
  • the music database for example, information that is considered as a feature of the route and information that is considered as the state of the audience is stored in association with the music content.
  • sample content that is a part of the music content is acquired (step S205).
  • the sample content may be configured by extracting data of a predetermined size from the start position of the music content, or may be configured by predetermined data set in advance.
  • step S206 it is determined whether or not to output music content including the acquired sample content.
  • the determination in step S206 is performed based on an input operation by the user. As a result of viewing the sample content, the user performs an input operation not to output the music content when it is determined that the music content including the sample content is unnecessary. On the other hand, when requesting music content including the viewed sample content, an input operation to that effect is performed. If it is determined that the music content including the acquired sample content is not to be output (step S206: No), the process ends.
  • step S207 the music content is output (step S207).
  • an output process is realized by the process of step S207.
  • the music content is reproduced by, for example, playing the music content using a computer, D / A converting the resulting reproduction signal, and amplifying it through a speaker. Output.
  • the music support apparatus in the first embodiment based on the information on the characteristics of the route to the destination point, the music content associated with the information on the characteristics is output. Therefore, the music content associated with the route to the destination point can be acquired at the stage when the route is determined. As a result, it is possible to output the music content associated with the route to the destination point without the user's work.
  • the music content is output according to the output timing calculated based on the position of the extracted feature portion on the route. Therefore, the music associated with the route to the destination point can be output according to the timing of passing the characteristic portion on the route.
  • the music support apparatus After acquiring sample content that is a part of the determined music content, it is determined whether or not to output music content including the sample content. Then, the music content determined to be output is output. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent output of music content that does not match the user's image, or to prevent excessive output of music content.
  • the music support apparatus in the first embodiment when information related to the feature related to the shape of the route is extracted, the music associated with the shape of the route that travels is output.
  • the music associated with the shape of the route that travels is output immediately through the user's work.
  • the music support apparatus when information related to the characteristics related to the route via point is extracted, the music associated with the route via point of passage is output. As a result, for example, even when the user has no knowledge about the waypoint, it is possible to output the music associated with the route to the destination point without going through the user's work.
  • the state of the appreciation target person of the music content is detected, and the music content corresponding to the state of the appraisal target person is determined based on the detection result. As a result, it is possible to output music suitable for the route to be traveled and the state of the audience.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the music support apparatus according to the second embodiment.
  • the music support apparatus according to Embodiment 2 includes a receiving unit 201, an extracting unit 101, a determining unit 102, a transmitting unit 202, a calculating unit 104, an acquiring unit 105, a determining unit 106, a detecting unit 107, It is equipped with. Note that the same parts as those in Embodiment 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is also omitted.
  • the music support apparatus according to Embodiment 2 is provided separately from the moving body.
  • the receiving unit 201 receives information on the current location and the destination location of the mobile body transmitted from the mobile body.
  • the transmission unit 202 transmits the music content determined by the determination unit 102 to the mobile body that is the request source for the determination of the music content.
  • the receiving unit 201 and the transmitting unit 202 perform wireless communication with a mobile object.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the music support apparatus according to the second embodiment.
  • step S401 it is determined whether or not information on the current location and the destination location of the mobile object has been received.
  • the process of step S401 is described as “Did you receive the current location / target location of the moving object?”. If it is determined that information on the current location and the destination location of the mobile unit has not been received (step S401: No), the system waits as it is.
  • step S401 If it is determined that information on the current location and the destination location of the mobile body has been received (step S401: Yes), a route search is performed based on the received information on the current location and destination location (step S402). .
  • step S402 an optimum route is searched for in accordance with the preset priority conditions, etc., among the routes from the current location to the destination location.
  • the reception is performed by the process of step S401: Yes. The communication process is realized.
  • step S403 information about the acquired route characteristics is extracted.
  • the extraction process is realized by the process of step S403.
  • step S 403 as in step S 202 in FIG. 2, for example, information related to the feature related to the route shape, information related to the feature related to the route stop point, and the like are extracted.
  • the music content is determined based on the extracted information about the feature (step S404).
  • the determination process is realized by the process of step S404.
  • the sample content is transmitted to the mobile body (step S405).
  • “Send sample content?” is described as the process of step S405.
  • step S405 for example, the presence / absence of necessity for transmission of sample content may be determined by performing wireless communication with a mobile unit.
  • step S401 information indicating the necessity of content transmission may be received in advance in addition to information on the current location and the destination location of the mobile object.
  • step S405: Yes the sample content is transmitted to the mobile body that is the transmission source of the information on the current location and the destination location.
  • step S406 If it is determined that the sample content is not transmitted to the moving body (step S405: No), the process proceeds to step S408.
  • step S 407 it is determined whether or not the music content is transmitted to the mobile body (step S 407).
  • step S407: Yes the music content is transmitted to the mobile body (step S408).
  • the transmission process is realized by the process of step S408. If it is determined that the music content is not to be transmitted (step S407: No), the process is terminated as it is.
  • the receiving unit 201 and the transmitting unit 202 communicate with the moving body so that the mobile body is installed separately from the moving body.
  • the obtained music support apparatus also obtains the same effects as those of the first embodiment described above. That power S.
  • a preferred embodiment 1 of a music support apparatus, music support method, music support program, and recording medium according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
  • an application example to a navigation device is shown as a music support device.
  • FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the first embodiment.
  • the navigation device according to the first embodiment is mounted on a moving body.
  • Examples of the moving body include vehicles (including four-wheeled vehicles and two-wheeled vehicles).
  • the navigation device in row 1 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, a RAM 503, an operation key 504, a human I / F 505, a display 506, a video I / F 507, an audio I / F 500, Includes speaker 509, microphone 510, GPS receiver 511, imaging device 512, image I / F 513, communication I / F 514, CD / DVD drive 515, HDD 516, and tiD517 It has a configuration.
  • a CPU 501, ROM 502, and RAM 503 constitute a microphone computer.
  • a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 501 executes various control programs stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 502 or the like, and controls the entire navigation device.
  • the CPU 501 may calculate the optimum route from the current location to the destination location based on information on the current location, information on the destination location, map information, and the like.
  • the current location is acquired by the GPS receiver 511.
  • the destination point is input by operating the operation key 504 by the user.
  • Map information is stored in HD 517 and read out by HDD 516. In this case, the fact that the CPU 501 calculates the optimum route from the current location to the destination location may be described as a route search.
  • the CPU 501 also performs route guidance according to the searched route.
  • the CPU 501 inputs / outputs route guidance information to / from the GPS receiver 511, HDD516, CD / DVD drive 515, and the like on the map based on the current location information and the map information. Calculate which position you are driving and display the calculation result Output to ray 506.
  • a guide point is a vehicle equipped with a navigation device, such as an intersection that makes a right or left turn at an intersection, a point that deviates from the main line to a survey road, or an interchange that moves from a general road to a highway (or from a highway to a general road). This is the point (point) that changes the direction of travel.
  • the CPU 501 inputs / outputs information related to route guidance to / from the communication IZF 514, and considers traffic information received by the communication I / F 514 to provide real-time route guidance information. Is generated. For example, when a new route that avoids the traffic jam that occurred on the route being guided is searched, the CPU 501 generates route guidance information based on the newly searched route.
  • the route guidance information generated by the CPU 501 is output to the display 506 via the video I / F 507.
  • the re-search is performed when the user intentionally changes the waypoint or the destination point, in addition to when a traffic jam occurs on the guidance route being routed.
  • Information on the route searched (including re-search) by the CPU 501 or the destination point set at the time of the route search is provided in a navigation device such as HD517 or ROM502 or RAM503, for example. Stored in the memory area. Such information stored in the memory area may be used, for example, for subsequent route searches.
  • CPU 501 further generates tone and audio information corresponding to the pattern. Specifically, the CPU 501 performs setting of a virtual sound source corresponding to the guidance point and generation of voice guidance information based on the route guidance information generated at the time of route guidance, and this is transmitted to the speaker via the voice I / F508. Output to 509.
  • the ROM 502 stores various control programs.
  • a RAM (Ramdom Access Memory) 503 functions as a work area for the CPU 501.
  • the RAM 503 may be a volatile memory in which written information is erased when the power is turned off when the engine of the vehicle equipped with the navigation device is stopped. In this embodiment, the power is turned off. Even writing A non-volatile memory that does not erase the entered information.
  • a memory area for storing rewritable traffic information acquired from the outside of the navigation device by the communication I / F 514 is secured in the RAM 503 in the ROM 502, for example.
  • a memory area for storing information associated with the departure route is provided in the RAM 503 in the ROM 502.
  • the predetermined memory area stores information in a non-volatile manner regardless of whether the engine equipped with the navigation device is ONZOFF.
  • An area may be secured.
  • These various memory areas are not limited to those secured in ROM502 or RAM503, but may be secured in HD517, for example.
  • These various memory areas are not limited to those provided in the navigation device, and may be provided in a server, for example.
  • the operation key 504 outputs information input by the user, such as characters, numerical values, and various instructions, to the input I / F 505.
  • the input I / F 505 outputs information input from the operation key 504 to the CPU 501.
  • various known forms such as a push button switch for detecting physical depression / non-pressing, a touch panel, a keyboard, and a joystick can be employed.
  • the operation key 504 may be configured to perform an input operation by voice using a microphone 510 that inputs voice from the outside.
  • the operation key 504 may be provided integrally with the navigation device, or may be configured to be operated separately from the navigation device, such as a remote control.
  • the operation key 504 may be configured in any one of the various forms described above, or may be configured in a plurality of forms.
  • the user inputs information by appropriately performing an input operation according to the form of the operation key 504.
  • Examples of information input by operating the operation key 504 include a destination point.
  • a destination point set by a person on a vehicle equipped with a navigation device is set as a destination point.
  • the operation key 504 for example, when a touch panel is adopted, the touch panel is stacked on the display surface side of the display 506. In this case, display 5 The input information is recognized by managing the display timing in 06, the operation timing for the touch panel (operation key 504) and its position coordinates.
  • a touch panel stacked on the display 506 as a form of the operation key 504, a large amount of information can be input without increasing the form of the operation key 504.
  • various known touch panels such as a resistance film type and a pressure sensitive type can be used.
  • the display 506 is connected to the video I / F 507, and is controlled by the video I / F 507 to display, for example, map information and current position information.
  • the display 506 displays icons, cursors, menus, windows, or various information such as characters and images.
  • the display 506 displays map information recorded in the HD 517, the route searched by the CPU 501 and information on the route guidance for guiding the vehicle to travel on this route.
  • the display 506 includes, for example, a TFT liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, and the like.
  • the video I / F 507 includes, for example, a graphic controller that controls the entire display 506, and a VRAM (Video
  • RAM random access memory
  • control IC that controls the display 506 based on image information output from the graphic controller.
  • the audio I / F 508 reproduces the guidance sound by controlling the output information to the connected speaker 509.
  • the audio I / F 508 outputs the input signal from the connected microphone 510 to the CPU 501.
  • the audio I / F508 is, for example, a D / A converter that performs D / A conversion of audio digital information, an amplifier that amplifies the audio analog signal output from the D / A converter, and A that performs AZD conversion of audio analog information. / D converter.
  • the GPS receiver 511 acquires information on the current location of the device itself.
  • the GPS receiver 511 receives radio waves from a GPS satellite and obtains a geometric position with respect to the GPS satellite, and can be measured anywhere on the earth.
  • GPS is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System, and the position on the ground can be determined by receiving radio waves from four or more satellites. It is a system that accurately calculates. Since it is a well-known technique, explanation of GPS is omitted.
  • the GPS receiver 511 can be configured by, for example, an antenna for receiving radio waves from a satellite, a tuner that demodulates the received radio waves, and an arithmetic circuit that calculates the current location based on the demodulated information.
  • Radio waves from GPS satellites are made using 1.57542 GHz carrier waves and L1 radio waves carrying C / A (Coarse and Access) codes and navigation messages. As a result, the current location (latitude and longitude) of the device is acquired.
  • various sensors such as a vehicle speed sensor, a gyro sensor, an angular velocity sensor, a travel distance sensor, and an inclination sensor provided in a vehicle equipped with the own device (a vision device).
  • the vehicle speed sensor detects from the output side shaft of the transmission of the vehicle equipped with the navigation device.
  • the angular velocity sensor detects the angular velocity when the host vehicle is rotating, and outputs angular velocity information and relative orientation information.
  • the mileage sensor calculates the number of panoraces per rotation of the wheel by counting the number of pulses of a no-return signal output with the rotation of the wheel, and based on the number of pulses per rotation. Outputs mileage information.
  • the inclination sensor detects the inclination angle of the road surface and outputs inclination angle information.
  • the imaging device 512 is specifically realized by, for example, a digital still camera (DSC), a digital video camera (DVC), or the like.
  • the photographing device 512 has a photoelectric conversion element such as C-MOS or CCD, and photographs an image inside the vehicle.
  • An analog electric signal as an image (image) photographed by the photographing device 512 is output to the image I / F 513.
  • An analog electric signal as an image inside the vehicle photographed by the photographing device 512 is, for example, an image I using communication means such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), IEEE1394 (Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers 1394) and infrared rays. Output to / F513.
  • USB Universal Serial Bus
  • IEEE1394 Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers 1394
  • the image I / F 513 includes an AZD conversion circuit that converts an analog electrical signal output from the imaging device into a digital signal, a memory that temporarily stores the converted digital signal, and a digital signal stored in the memory. D / A converter circuit that converts Can be realized.
  • the image I / F513 is equipped with a circuit that adjusts the gain and offset of the analog signal (voltage).
  • the digital signal converted by the image I / F 513 is output to the HD 517 and the communication I / F 514 including the CPU 601.
  • the communication I / F 514 receives traffic information such as traffic jams and traffic regulations regularly (or irregularly). Communication The reception of traffic information by IZF514 may be performed at the timing when traffic information is distributed from the VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System) center, or by periodically requesting traffic information from the VICS center. Good.
  • VICS Vehicle Information and Communication System
  • the communication I / F 514 can be realized as, for example, an FM tuner, a VICS / beacon receiver, and other communication devices.
  • the received traffic information is used when searching for a route (including re-searching), and is used, for example, for searching for a route that avoids traffic jams and time restriction points.
  • VICS means that traffic information such as traffic jams and traffic regulations that have been edited and processed at the VICS center is sent in real-time and written to car navigation systems.
  • 'It is an information communication system that displays graphics. Edited by VICS center one, as a method for transmitting the processed traffic information (VICS information) to car navigation device, a method forces s use is installed on each road as “beacon” to "FM multiplex broadcasting” .
  • Beacons include “radio wave beacons” mainly used on expressways and “optical beacons” used on major general roads. When “FM multiplex broadcasting” is used, traffic information in a wide area can be received. When using a “beacon”, it is possible to receive necessary traffic information at the location where the vehicle is located, such as detailed information on the most recent road based on the location of the vehicle.
  • 0/0 ⁇ 0 drive 515 controls reading and writing of information on CD (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, etc.) and DVD. Although not shown in FIG. 5, for example, arbitrary music content may be stored on the CD / DVD by the user.
  • MO Magnetic-Optical disk
  • memory A portable storage medium such as a card may be used.
  • a portable storage medium such as an MO or memory card
  • a dedicated drive device that controls the reading / writing of information to the portable storage medium such as an MO or memory card will be installed separately.
  • An HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 516 controls reading / writing of information with respect to an HD (Hard Disk) 517.
  • the HD517 records various control programs and various information so that they can be read by a computer. In the first embodiment, it is assumed that a music support program for realizing the present invention is recorded in HD517.
  • the music support program for realizing the present invention is not limited to the one recorded in HD517.
  • a music support program stored in a portable medium such as CDZDVD may be executed.
  • the HD 517 accepts writing of information by the HDD 516 and records the written information in a nonvolatile manner.
  • Map information is recorded in HD517. Map information is used for route search and route guidance by CPU501.
  • the map information includes background information that represents features (features) such as buildings, rivers, and the ground surface, and road shape information that represents the shape of the road, and can be displayed in two or three dimensions on the display screen of the display 506. Drawn.
  • the background information includes background shape information representing the shape of the background and background type information representing the type of the background.
  • the background shape information includes, for example, information indicating feature points, polylines, polygons, feature coordinates, and the like.
  • the background type information includes, for example, text information indicating the name, address, telephone number, and the like of the feature, type information indicating the type of the feature such as a building “river”, and the like.
  • the road shape information is information relating to a road network having a plurality of nodes and links.
  • the node is information indicating an intersection where a plurality of roads intersect, such as a three-way “crossroad” and a five-way.
  • a link is information indicating a road connecting nodes. Some links have shape interpolation points that allow the expression of curved roads.
  • Road shape information has traffic condition information.
  • the traffic condition information is information indicating the characteristics of the intersection, the length (distance) of each link, vehicle width, traveling direction, traffic prohibition, road type, and the like.
  • the characteristics of the intersection include, for example, a complicated intersection such as a three-way or a five-way and a shallow corner. These include intersections where roads diverge at different degrees, intersections around destination points, highway entrances and junctions, and intersections with a high route departure rate.
  • the route departure rate can be calculated from, for example, past travel history. Examples of road types include highway, toll road, and general road.
  • the power to record the map information on HD517 is not limited to this.
  • the map information may be provided outside the navigation device, not the one recorded with the navigation device hardware.
  • the navigation device acquires map information from the outside of the navigation device through communication IZF514, for example.
  • the acquired map information may be recorded in HD517, or stored in RAM503 or CD / DVD.
  • HD 517 is provided with a music database (not shown) that stores information related to route characteristics and music content in association with each other.
  • Information on route characteristics includes, for example, height differences in the route (such as ups and downs and altitudes), presence or absence of curves, and information such as roads.
  • Information on the characteristics of the route includes information such as the frequency of traffic jams and latitude / longitude.
  • Information on the characteristics of the route is not limited to information on the road itself. As other information on the characteristics of the route, for example, information on the characteristics related to the waypoint of the route can be cited. Information on the characteristics related to the waypoints of the route includes information such as whether or not it is a tourist destination ⁇ whether or not it is a large-scale commercial city and whether or not there is a landmark.
  • Information regarding the characteristics of the route is associated with each piece of music content.
  • information related to the situation in which music content has been determined in the past is associated. Examples of information on the determined situation include weather, time ⁇ ij, and the like.
  • information related to the in-vehicle atmosphere is associated with each music content.
  • information related to the atmosphere in the vehicle include information related to the state of a passenger (a person who appreciates music content) of a vehicle equipped with a navigation device.
  • the state of the person to be viewed is detected by analyzing surrounding environmental sounds collected using a microphone.
  • the detection unit 107 may detect the state of the person to be viewed by analyzing surrounding video captured using a camera, for example.
  • the music content is associated with a sample content that is a part of the music content.
  • the sample content is data for viewing that allows a part of the music content to be viewed.
  • the sample content may be configured by extracting data of a predetermined size from the start position of the music content, and may be configured by a predetermined amount of data set in advance.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the navigation device according to the first embodiment.
  • the process shown in FIG. 6 first determines whether or not a route search has been instructed (step S601). If it is determined that route search is not instructed (step S601: No), the process waits as it is.
  • step S601 If it is determined that a route search has been instructed (step S601: Yes), it is determined whether information regarding the destination point is set (step S602). In FIG. 6, as the processing of step S602, “Does the destination point be set?” Is entered.
  • step S603 When it is determined that the information regarding the destination point is not set (step S602: No), information requesting the setting of the destination point is notified (step S603).
  • the information for requesting the setting of the destination point may be displayed on the display 506 with the screen requesting the setting of the destination point, and even if the audio requesting the setting of the destination point is output from the speaker 509, the screen table Both display and audio output may be used.
  • step S604 it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the information requesting the setting of the destination point was notified (step S604). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S604: No), the process proceeds to step S602. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S604: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.
  • step S602 If it is determined that the information on the destination point is set (step S602: Yes), the route search from the current point to the target point is performed based on the information on the current point and the information on the destination point. Perform (step S605). In step S605, your current location The route from the point to the destination point may be searched instead of being limited to the route from the point to the destination point. In the first embodiment, after the route search, the movement is started at an arbitrary timing according to the searched route, and the route guidance according to the route searched in Step S605 is started with the start of the movement.
  • Step S606 for example, when the searched route includes a portion that passes along the coast, the coast, sea, water, and the like are extracted as characteristic portions of the route.
  • step S607 the state of the driver and passengers (hereinafter referred to as passengers) of the vehicle equipped with the navigation device is detected (step S607).
  • the music database is searched based on the information on the route characteristics and the passenger's state (step S608), and it is determined whether or not there is corresponding music content (step S609). If it is determined that there is no corresponding music content (step S609: No), the process is terminated as it is.
  • step S609 for example, when a coastal part of the searched route is extracted as a characteristic part of the route, the music content associated with the sea (or pronounced of the sea) is displayed as the corresponding music. Determine as content.
  • step S610 it is determined whether or not sample content is to be acquired (step S610). In step S610, whether or not to acquire sample content may be set in advance or may be set as appropriate. If it is determined that the sample content is not acquired (step S610: No), the process proceeds to step S614.
  • step S610 When it is determined that the sample content is acquired (step S610: Yes), the sample content is acquired (step S611), and it is determined whether or not the acquired sample content is played back (step S612). In step S612, whether or not to play the acquired sample content may be set in advance, or may be set appropriately each time sample content is acquired.
  • step S612 If it is determined not to play the acquired sample content (step S612: No ), Go to step S614. If it is determined that sample content is to be played back (step S612: Yes), the acquired sample content is played back (step S613).
  • step S614 it is determined whether or not to acquire music content. In step S614, it is determined whether or not the music content including the sample content determined in step S610 is acquired. If it is determined that the music content is not acquired (step S614: No), the process is terminated.
  • step S614 If it is determined that the music content is to be acquired (step S614: Yes), the target music content is acquired (step S615).
  • “song content acquisition” is described as the process of step S615. After that, it waits until it is determined that it is time to play the acquired music content (step 616: No).
  • step 616 When it is determined that it is time to reproduce the acquired music content (step 616: Yes), the acquired music content is reproduced (step S617). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the destination point has been reached (step S618). If it is determined that the destination has been reached (step S618: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. At the same time, the route guidance is terminated.
  • step S618: No it is determined whether there is any other music content (step S619). If it is determined that there is another music content (step 619: Yes), the process proceeds to step S616. If it is determined that there is no other music content (step 619: No), the process is terminated.
  • the music content associated with the information on the feature is output. Therefore, the music associated with the route to the destination point can be determined when the route is searched. As a result, the music associated with the route to the destination point can be played back without the user's work, and entertainment can be improved.
  • the music content is output according to the output timing calculated based on the position of the extracted feature portion on the route. Therefore, the music associated with the route to the destination point can be output according to the timing of passing the characteristic part in the route.
  • the music support apparatus After acquiring the sample content that is a part of the determined music content, whether or not to output the music content including the sample content is determined. When it is determined and output, the determined music content is output. Therefore, for example, output of music content that does not match the user's image can be prevented, or output of excessive music content can be prevented.
  • the music support apparatus when information related to the feature related to the shape of the route is extracted, the music associated with the shape of the route that travels is output.
  • the music associated with the shape of the route that travels is output.
  • the music support apparatus when information related to the feature related to the route via point is extracted, the music associated with the route route along which the route passes is output. Thereby, for example, even when the user has no knowledge about the waypoint, the music associated with the route to the destination can be output without going through the user's work.
  • the music content is determined based on the past appreciation history. As a result, it is possible to output music that is associated with the route to be traveled and that is suitable for the user's preference.
  • the state of the appreciator of the music content is detected, and the music content corresponding to the state of the appraisal target is determined based on the detection result. As a result, it is possible to output music suitable for the route to be traveled and the state of the audience.
  • the traffic jam information acquired via the communication iZF 514 may be used in the determination in step S609 of FIG. Specifically, for example, when passing through a congested part, music content that can be expected to have a relaxed and sedative effect may be determined as the corresponding music content.
  • Example 2 shows an example of application to a communication navigation system composed of a server and a navigation device.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the communication navigation system according to the second embodiment.
  • the communication navigation system consists of a server 701 and a plurality of navigation devices 702.
  • the server 701 and each navigation device 702 are provided so that they can communicate with each other via a network 703 realized by a public network or the like.
  • the communication navigation system may be configured such that the navigation devices 702 can communicate with each other.
  • FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a server according to the second embodiment.
  • the Sanoichi 701 includes a CPU 801, a ROM 802, a RAM 803, a communication I / F 804, an HDD 405, and an HD 806.
  • a microcomputer is constituted by the CPU 801, the ROM 802, and the RA M803.
  • the CPU 801 executes various control programs stored in the ROM 802, etc.
  • the RAM 803 is a CPU 801 for executing various control programs. Functions as a work area. For example, the CPU 801 calculates an optimal guide route from the current location to the destination location based on information on the current location, information on the target location, map information, and the like. It will be explained as a route search that the CPU 801 calculates the optimum route from the current location to the destination location.
  • the guide route searched by the CPU 801 includes a guide route re-searched during route guidance in addition to the guide route searched before the start of route guidance.
  • Information on the current location and the destination location can be acquired based on information output from the navigation device that is the route search request source. Further, the CPU 801 realizes music support described later, for example, by executing various control programs stored in the ROM 802 or the like.
  • Communication I / F 804 controls communication with navigation device 702.
  • Communication I / F804 may receive traffic information such as traffic jams and traffic regulations on a regular basis (even if irregular). Reception of traffic information by communication I / F804 may be performed at the timing when the traffic information is distributed from the VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System) center, or by periodically requesting traffic information from the VICS center. You may go. Further, the communication I / F 804 may distribute the received traffic information to each navigation device 702. The traffic information received by the communication I / F 804 may be temporarily stored in the ROM 802 or HD 806, for example.
  • VICS Vehicle Information and Communication System
  • the communication I / F 804 can be realized by, for example, an FM tuner, a VICS / beacon receiver, and other communication devices.
  • the received traffic information is used, for example, when searching for routes (including re-searching), and is used for searching routes that avoid traffic congestion points and time restriction points.
  • the HDD 805 controls reading / writing of information with respect to the HD 806.
  • the HD806 records various control programs and various information in a computer readable manner.
  • a music support program for realizing the present invention is recorded on the HD806.
  • the music support program for realizing the present invention is not limited to the one recorded on the HD806.
  • a music support program stored in a portable medium such as CDZDVD may be executed.
  • HD806 is based on HDD805 The writing of information is accepted and the written information is recorded in a nonvolatile manner.
  • a music database and map information are recorded in HD806.
  • the power to record both the music database and the map information on the HD806 is not limited to this.
  • a music database and map information may be recorded in separate storage devices using a plurality of storage devices.
  • the map information recorded on the HD 806 is provided to the navigation device 702 via the communication IZF 804.
  • the processing of the communication navigation system is realized by the processing of the navigation device 702 and the processing of the server 701. Each process will be described below.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the navigation device according to the second embodiment.
  • the process shown in FIG. 9 first determines whether or not a route search is instructed (step S901).
  • the route search instruction is performed, for example, when the operation key is operated by the user. If it is determined that route search is not instructed (step S901: No), the process waits as it is.
  • step S902 If it is determined that the route search is instructed (step S901: Yes), it is determined whether or not a destination point is set (step S902). In FIG. 9, “is the destination point set?” Is described as the process of step S902.
  • step S902 If it is determined that the information regarding the destination point is not set (step S902: No), information requesting the setting of the destination point is notified (step S903). Then, the information requesting the setting of the destination point is notified to determine whether or not the predetermined time has passed for the force (step S904). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S904: No), the process proceeds to step S902. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S904: Yes), the processing is terminated as it is.
  • route search request information is output to the server 701 (step S905).
  • “route search request output” is described as the process of step S905.
  • Ste In S905 route search request information that combines information on the current location, information on the destination, and a command that requests a route search from the current location to the destination based on these information is obtained. Output.
  • step S906 It is determined whether or not the search route information output from the server 701 has been acquired according to the route search request information (step S906). If it is determined that the search route information has been acquired and there is no response (step S906: No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the route search request information was output (step S907). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S907: No), the process proceeds to step S906. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S907: Yes), the process proceeds to step S913.
  • step S906 If it is determined that the search route information has been acquired (step S906: Yes), information on the characteristics of the route is extracted based on the acquired search route information (step S908). Further, the state of the passenger in the vehicle equipped with the navigation device 702 is detected (step S909).
  • step S910 music content determination request information is output (step S910).
  • step S910 the music content determination request information that combines the acquired search route information, information about the characteristics of the route, information about the passenger's state, and a command to request the determination of music content based on these information. Is output.
  • the process of step S910 is described as “music content determination request output”.
  • step S911 it is determined whether or not the music content determination response output from the server 701 is acquired (received) according to the music content determination request information (step S911). If a song content determination response is obtained (received) and determined to be unsatisfactory (step S911: No), whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the music content determination request information was output, (Step S912).
  • step S912 When it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S912: No), the process proceeds to step S911. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S912: Yes), a communication error screen is displayed to notify that a communication error has occurred with the server 701 (step S913), and the process is terminated. .
  • “communication error screen display” is described as the processing of step S913. A notification that a communication error has occurred is displayed on the screen. Both, only voice notification, or both.
  • the music content determination response information includes information indicating the presence or absence of music content that satisfies the conditions in the music content determination request information.
  • step S915 it is determined whether or not the sample content is acquired. In step S915, whether or not to acquire sample content may be set in advance, or may be set as appropriate. If it is determined not to acquire the sample content (step S915: No), the process proceeds to step S919.
  • step S915 If it is determined that the sample content is to be acquired (step S915: Yes), the sample content is acquired (step S916), and whether or not the acquired sample content is to be played is determined (step S917). In step S916, communication is performed with server 7001 as necessary to obtain sample content. Also, in step S917, whether or not to play the acquired sample content is preliminarily set and set appropriately each time sample content is acquired. Gore.
  • step S 917: No If it is determined that the acquired sample content is not to be played back (step S 917: No), the process proceeds to step S919. If it is determined that sample content is to be played back (step S917: Yes), the acquired sample content is played back (step S918).
  • step S919 it is determined whether or not the music content including the sample content determined in step S915 is acquired. If it is determined that the music content is not acquired (step S919: No), the process ends.
  • step S919 If it is determined that the music content is to be acquired (step S919: Yes), the target music content is acquired (step S920).
  • “song content acquisition” is described as the process of step S920.
  • step S920 the user may be charged for the music content acquisition. After that, the acquired music content Wait until it is determined that it is time to play (step 921: No).
  • step S923 When it is determined that it is time to reproduce the acquired music content (step 921: Yes), the acquired music content is reproduced (step S922). Thereafter, it is judged whether or not the destination point has been reached (step S923). If it is determined that the destination has not been reached (step S923: No), it is determined whether there is any other music content (step S924). If it is determined that the destination has been reached (step S923: Yes), the process is terminated.
  • step 924: Yes If it is determined that there is another music content (step 924: Yes), the process proceeds to step S921. If it is determined that there is no other music content (step 924: No), the process ends.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the server in the second embodiment.
  • the process shown in FIG. 10 first determines whether route search request information output from the navigation device 702 has been received (step S 1001). In FIG. 10, the processing of step S 1001 is described as “Did you receive a route search request?”. If it is determined that route search request information has not been received (step S1001: No), the process proceeds to step S1004.
  • step S1001 If it is determined that the route search request information has been received (step S1001: Yes), the route from the current location of the mobile unit equipped with the navigation device 702 to the destination location based on the received route search information. Is searched (step S1002). Search route information related to the searched route is transmitted (distributed) to the transmission source of the route search request information (step S 1003).
  • step S 1004 it is determined whether or not the music content determination request information has been received.
  • “has received a music content determination request?” Is described as the processing of step S1004. If it is determined that the music content determination request information has not been received (step S1004: No), the process proceeds to step S1007.
  • step S1004 If it is determined that the music content determination request information has been received (step S1004: Yes), the search route information and the route characteristics included in the acquired music content determination request information are displayed. The music database is searched based on the information on the characteristics and the information on the passenger's condition (step S1005). Thereby, the corresponding music content is determined.
  • the music content determination response information for guiding the determination of the music content is transmitted (distributed) to the navigation device 702 that is the transmission source of the music content determination request information (step S1006).
  • “song content determination response transmission” is described as the processing of step S1006.
  • “Sampnore content request received?” Is described as the process of step S1007.
  • step S1007 If it is determined that the sample content request information has been received (step S1007: Yes), the corresponding sample content is transmitted (distributed) to the navigation device 702 that is the source of the sample content request information (Ste S1008). If it is determined that the sample content request information has not been received (step S1007: No), the process proceeds to step S1009.
  • step S1009 “has received a music content request?” Is described as the process of step S1009. If it is determined that the music content request information has not been received (step S1009: No), the processing ends.
  • step S1009 If it is determined that the music content request information has been received (step S1009: Yes), the corresponding music content is transmitted (distributed) to the navigation device that is the source of the music content request information (step S1010). ). In step S1010, the owner of the navigation device that is the transmission destination of the music content may be charged for the transmission of the music content.
  • communication is performed using the communication I / F 804 of the server 701 and the communication IZF 514 of the navigation device 702.
  • a music piece is determined by a server 701 provided separately from the 702, and the music piece can be played by the navigation device 702.
  • a plurality of navigation devices 702 can have the same music data base. Can be used. Therefore, a plurality of navigation devices 702 can share information related to the history and determine the music content based on the common history. As a result, compared to the music content that can be stored in the single navigation device 702, it is possible to output music content selected from more music content, and to improve entertainment. Can do.
  • the latest music content can be distributed to the user.
  • updates of music content are outsourced to companies that own the copyright of the music, etc., and charging processing associated with the transmission (distribution) of music content is also included. It is also possible to apply it to the operational form of letting companies do business.
  • the music support method described in the present embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation.
  • This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, flexible disk, CD-ROM, M0, DVD, etc., and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer.
  • this program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed through a network such as the Internet.

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A music composition support device includes an extraction unit (101) for extracting information on characteristic of the route to a destination, a decision unit (102) for deciding a music composition content associated with the information on the extracted characteristic, and an output unit (103) for outputting the decided music composition content. Thus, it is possible to decide a music composition associated with the route to the destination at the stage when the route is searched and output the music composition associated with the route to the destination without requiring user’s operation.

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明 細 書  Specification
楽曲支援装置、楽曲支援方法、楽曲支援プログラム、および記録媒体 技術分野  Music support apparatus, music support method, music support program, and recording medium
[0001] この発明は、楽曲支援装置、楽曲支援方法、楽曲支援プログラム、および記録媒 体に関する。ただし、この発明の利用は、楽曲支援装置、楽曲支援方法、楽曲支援 プログラム、および記録媒体に限らない。 背景技術  The present invention relates to a music support apparatus, a music support method, a music support program, and a recording medium. However, the use of the present invention is not limited to the music support apparatus, the music support method, the music support program, and the recording medium. Background art
[0002] 楽曲を演奏するオーディオ機器を搭載する車両が広く普及している。このようなォ 一ディォ機器は、ユーザの好みの楽曲をユーザが所望するタイミングで演奏すること が可能である。楽曲は、たとえば、ユーザの好みに基づいて、ユーザによってあらか じめ用意される。演奏のタイミングは、ユーザによって、楽曲演奏のための操作が行 われることによって決定される。従来では、特定地方に縁のある曲を自動的に選曲し て再生することができる車載の音楽再生装置についての技術が開示されている(たと えば、下記特許文献 1参照。)。  [0002] Vehicles equipped with audio equipment for playing music are widely used. Such audio equipment can play a user's favorite music at a timing desired by the user. The music is prepared in advance by the user based on the user's preference, for example. The performance timing is determined by the user performing an operation for music performance. Conventionally, a technique related to an on-vehicle music playback device that can automatically select and play a song that is related to a specific region has been disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).
[0003] 特許文献 1 :特開平 8— 248953号公報  Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-248953
発明の開示  Disclosure of the invention
発明が解決しょうとする課題  Problems to be solved by the invention
[0004] し力 ながら、従来の技術では、演奏される楽曲はあら力じめユーザが用意しなくて はならならない。このため、通行するルートから連想される楽曲が、すぐに演奏できる 状態として用意されていないことがある。すなわち、従来の技術では、通行するルート 力 連想される楽曲をすぐに演奏できる状態としては用意しきれないという問題が一 例として挙げられる。 [0004] However, with the conventional technique, the music to be played has to be prepared by the user. For this reason, the music associated with the route to travel may not be ready to play immediately. In other words, the conventional technology cannot be prepared as a state in which it is possible to immediately play the music associated with the route power.
[0005] また、従来の技術では、楽曲演奏のための操作を行わなくては演奏が開始されな レ、。このため、通行するルートから連想される楽曲が用意されていたとしても、運転中 など楽曲演奏のための操作を行うには相応しくない状況では、当該楽曲を演奏する ことができないことがある。すなわち、従来の技術では、通行するルートから連想され る楽曲を、タイミングよく演奏することが困難であるという問題が一例として挙げられる [0006] 加えて、特許文献 1に記載された技術では、特定地方の特定の曲しか選曲されな レ、という問題が一例として挙げられる。 [0005] In addition, in the conventional technology, the performance is started without performing an operation for playing the music. For this reason, even if music associated with the route to be traveled is prepared, it may not be possible to play the music in situations where it is not suitable for performing music playing operations such as driving. In other words, in the conventional technology, there is an example of a problem that it is difficult to perform a piece of music associated with the route that is taken in a timely manner. [0006] In addition, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that only a specific song in a specific region is selected.
課題を解決するための手段  Means for solving the problem
[0007] 請求項 1の発明にかかる楽曲支援装置は、 目的地点までのルートの特徴に関する 情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段によって抽出された特徴に関する情報に 基づいて、当該特徴に関する情報に関連付けられた楽曲コンテンツを決定する決定 手段と、前記決定手段によって決定された楽曲コンテンツを出力する出力手段と、を 備えることを特徴とする。  [0007] The music support apparatus according to the invention of claim 1 is configured to extract information relating to a feature of a route to a destination point, and to extract information relating to the feature based on information relating to the feature extracted by the extracting means. It is characterized by comprising: a determining means for determining the associated music content; and an output means for outputting the music content determined by the determining means.
[0008] 請求項 8の発明に力かる楽曲支援装置は、移動体の現在地点および目的地点に 関する情報を受信する受信手段と、前記受信手段によって受信された情報に基づい て、前記現在地点から前記目的地点までのルートの特徴に関する情報を抽出する抽 出手段と、前記抽出手段によって抽出された特徴に関する情報に基づいて、当該特 徴に関する情報に関連付けられた楽曲コンテンツを決定する決定手段と、前記決定 手段によって決定された楽曲コンテンツを前記移動体に対して送信する送信手段と 、を備えることを特 ί敷とする。  [0008] The music support apparatus according to the invention of claim 8 is configured to receive from the current point based on information received by the receiving unit and information received by the receiving unit. Extracting means for extracting information on the characteristics of the route to the destination point; and determining means for determining music content associated with the information on the characteristics based on the information on the characteristics extracted by the extracting means; And a transmission unit that transmits the music content determined by the determination unit to the mobile body.
[0009] 請求項 9の発明にかかる楽曲支援方法は、 目的地点までのルートの特徴に関する 情報を抽出する抽出工程と、前記抽出工程によって抽出された特徴に関する情報に 基づいて、当該特徴に関する情報に関連付けられた楽曲コンテンツを決定する決定 工程と、前記決定工程によって決定された楽曲コンテンツを出力する出力工程と、を 含んだことを特徴とする。  [0009] The music support method according to the invention of claim 9 is based on an extraction step of extracting information on the feature of the route to the destination point, and information on the feature based on the information on the feature extracted by the extraction step. A determining step for determining the associated music content; and an output step for outputting the music content determined by the determining step.
[0010] 請求項 10の発明にかかる楽曲支援方法は、移動体の現在地点および目的地点に 関する情報を受信する受信工程と、前記受信工程によって受信された情報に基づい て、前記現在地点から前記目的地点までのルートの特徴に関する情報を抽出する抽 出工程と、前記抽出工程によって抽出された特徴に関する情報に基づいて、当該特 徴に関する情報に関連付けられた楽曲コンテンツを決定する決定工程と、前記決定 工程によって決定された楽曲コンテンツを前記移動体に対して送信する送信工程と 、を含んだことを特徴とする。 [0011] 請求項 11の発明に力かる楽曲支援プログラムは、請求項 9または 10に記載の楽曲 支援方法をコンピュータに実行させることを特徴とする。 [0010] The music support method according to the invention of claim 10 includes a reception step of receiving information on a current location and a destination location of a mobile object, and the current location from the current location based on the information received by the reception step. An extraction step for extracting information on the feature of the route to the destination point; a determination step for determining music content associated with the information on the feature based on the information on the feature extracted by the extraction step; And a transmitting step of transmitting the music content determined by the determining step to the mobile body. [0011] A music support program according to the invention of claim 11 causes a computer to execute the music support method of claim 9 or 10.
[0012] 請求項 12の発明にかかる記録媒体は、請求項 11に記載の楽曲支援プログラムを コンピュータによる読み取り可能に記録したことを特徴とする。 A recording medium according to a twelfth aspect of the invention is characterized in that the music support program according to the eleventh aspect is recorded so as to be readable by a computer.
図面の簡単な説明  Brief Description of Drawings
[0013] [図 1]図 1は、実施の形態 1における楽曲支援装置の概略構成を示すブロック図であ る。  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a music support apparatus according to Embodiment 1.
[図 2]図 2は、実施の形態 1における楽曲支援装置の処理手順を示すフローチャート である。  FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the music support apparatus in the first embodiment.
[図 3]図 3は、実施の形態 2における楽曲支援装置の概略構成を示すブロック図であ る。  [FIG. 3] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a music support apparatus according to the second embodiment.
[図 4]図 4は、実施の形態 2における楽曲支援装置の処理手順を示すフローチャート である。  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the music support apparatus according to the second embodiment.
[図 5]図 5は、実施例 1におけるナビゲーシヨン装置のハードウェア構成の一例を示す ブロック図である。  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the first embodiment.
[図 6]図 6は、実施例 1におけるナビゲーシヨン装置の処理手順を示すフローチャート である。  FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the navigation device according to the first embodiment.
[図 7]図 7は、実施例 2における通信ナビゲーシヨンシステムの概略構成を示すブロッ ク図である。  FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a communication navigation system according to a second embodiment.
[図 8]図 8は、実施例 2におけるサーバーのハードウェア構成の一例を示すブロック図 である。  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a server according to the second embodiment.
[図 9]図 9は、実施例 2におけるナビゲーシヨン装置の処理手順を示すフローチャート である。  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the navigation device according to the second embodiment.
[図 10]図 10は、実施例 2におけるサーバーの処理手順を示すフローチャートである。 符号の説明  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a server processing procedure according to the second embodiment. Explanation of symbols
[0014] 101 抽出部 [0014] 101 extractor
102 決定部  102 Decision part
103 出力部 104 算出部 103 Output section 104 Calculation unit
105 取得部  105 Acquisition Department
106 判別部  106 Discriminator
107 検出部  107 Detector
201 受信部  201 Receiver
202 送信部  202 Transmitter
発明を実施するための最良の形態  BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0015] 以下に添付図面を参照して、この発明にかかる楽曲支援装置、楽曲支援方法、楽 曲支援プログラム、および記録媒体の好適な実施の形態を詳細に説明する。  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a music support apparatus, a music support method, a music support program, and a recording medium according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0016] (実施の形態 1)  [0016] (Embodiment 1)
(楽曲支援装置の概略構成)  (Schematic configuration of music support device)
図 1は、実施の形態 1における楽曲支援装置の概略構成を示すブロック図である。 実施の形態 1における楽曲支援装置は、抽出部 101と、決定部 102と、出力部 103と 、算出部 104と、取得部 105と、判別部 106と、検出部 107と、を備えている。実施の 形態 1における楽曲支援装置は、たとえば、車両などの移動体に搭載される。  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the music support apparatus according to the first embodiment. The music support apparatus according to Embodiment 1 includes an extraction unit 101, a determination unit 102, an output unit 103, a calculation unit 104, an acquisition unit 105, a determination unit 106, and a detection unit 107. The music support apparatus according to Embodiment 1 is mounted on a moving body such as a vehicle, for example.
[0017] 抽出部 101は、 目的地点までのルートの特徴に関する情報を抽出する。ルートは、 現在地点から目的地点までのルートであってもよいし、任意の地点から目的地点まで のルートであってもよい。抽出部 101は、たとえば、ルートの形状に関連する特徴に 関する情報を抽出する。また、抽出部 101は、たとえば、ルートの経由地に関連する 特徴に関する情報を抽出するようにしてもよい。  [0017] The extraction unit 101 extracts information about the characteristics of the route to the destination point. The route may be a route from the current location to the destination location, or a route from any location to the destination location. The extraction unit 101 extracts, for example, information about features related to the shape of the route. Further, the extraction unit 101 may extract, for example, information related to features related to a route stop point.
[0018] 決定部 102は、抽出部 101によって抽出された特徴に関する情報に基づいて、当 該特徴に関する情報に関連付けられた楽曲コンテンツを決定する。ここで、楽曲コン テンッとは、具体的に、再生することによって鑑賞目的の楽曲を演奏するためのデジ タル情報である。決定部 102は、過去の鑑賞履歴に基づいて楽曲コンテンツを決定 するようにしてもよい。  [0018] Based on the information on the feature extracted by the extraction unit 101, the determination unit 102 determines the music content associated with the information on the feature. Here, the music content is specifically digital information for playing a music for viewing purposes by playing it. The determination unit 102 may determine the music content based on the past appreciation history.
[0019] 決定部 102は、検出部 107によって検出された検出結果に基づいて、鑑賞対象者 の状態に応じた楽曲コンテンツを決定するようにしてもよい。具体的に、たとえば、決 定部 102は、 目的地点までの特徴に関する情報や鑑賞対象者の状態に関する情報 と楽曲コンテンツとを対応付けて記憶するデータベースを検索することで、楽曲コン テンッを決定するようにしてもよい。たとえば、楽曲支援装置が車両に搭載されている 場合、鑑賞対象者は、車両に乗車している人間である。 [0019] The determining unit 102 may determine the music content according to the state of the viewing target based on the detection result detected by the detecting unit 107. Specifically, for example, the decision unit 102 provides information on characteristics up to the destination point and information on the status of the audience. The music content may be determined by searching a database that stores the music content in association with the music content. For example, in the case where a music support device is mounted on a vehicle, the audience is a person who is on the vehicle.
[0020] 出力部 103は、決定部 102によって決定された楽曲コンテンツを出力する。出力部 103は、算出部 104によって算出されたタイミングにしたがって楽曲コンテンツを出力 するようにしてもよレ、。出力部 103は、判別部 106によって出力すると判別された楽 曲コンテンツを出力するようにしてもよい。算出部 104は、抽出部 101によって抽出さ れる特徴部分のルート上における位置に基づいて、決定部 102によって決定された 楽曲コンテンツの出力タイミングを算出する。  The output unit 103 outputs the music content determined by the determination unit 102. The output unit 103 may output the music content according to the timing calculated by the calculation unit 104. The output unit 103 may output the music content determined to be output by the determination unit 106. The calculating unit 104 calculates the output timing of the music content determined by the determining unit 102 based on the position of the feature portion extracted by the extracting unit 101 on the route.
[0021] 取得部 105は、決定部 102によって決定された楽曲コンテンツの一部であるサンプ ルコンテンツを取得する。判別部 106は、取得部 105によって取得されたサンプルコ ンテンッを含む楽曲コンテンツを出力するか否かを判別する。検出部 107は、楽曲コ ンテンッの鑑賞対象者の状態を検出する。検出部 107は、たとえば、マイクを用いて 集音した周囲の環境音を解析することで、鑑賞対象者の状態を検出する。また、検 出部 107は、たとえば、カメラを用いて撮影した周囲の映像を解析することで、鑑賞 対象者の状態を検出するようにしてもょレ、。  The acquisition unit 105 acquires sample content that is a part of the music content determined by the determination unit 102. The determining unit 106 determines whether or not to output music content including the sample content acquired by the acquiring unit 105. The detecting unit 107 detects the state of the person who is viewing the music content. For example, the detection unit 107 detects the state of the viewing target person by analyzing ambient environmental sound collected using a microphone. In addition, the detection unit 107 may detect the state of the person to be watched by analyzing surrounding images taken using a camera, for example.
[0022] (楽曲支援装置の処理手順)  [0022] (Processing procedure of music support apparatus)
図 2は、実施の形態 1における楽曲支援装置の処理手順を示すフローチャートであ る。図 2に示す処理は、まず、 目的地点までのルートを取得したか否かを判定する (ス テツプ S201)。 目的地点までのルートを取得していないと判定した場合には (ステツ プ S201: No)、そのまま待機する。 目的地点までのルートを取得したと判定した場合 には (ステップ S201: Yes)、取得したルートの特徴に関する情報を抽出する (ステツ プ S202)。本実施の形態では、ステップ S202の処理によって抽出工程が実現され る。  FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the music support apparatus according to the first embodiment. In the process shown in FIG. 2, it is first determined whether or not a route to the destination point has been acquired (step S201). If it is determined that the route to the destination point has not been acquired (step S201: No), the process waits as it is. If it is determined that the route to the destination point has been acquired (step S201: Yes), information on the characteristics of the acquired route is extracted (step S202). In the present embodiment, the extraction process is realized by the process of step S202.
[0023] ステップ S202において、たとえば、ルートの形状に関連する特徴に関する情報を 抽出する場合、当該ルートにおける高低差 (アップダウンの緩急や標高など)、カー ブの多少および緩急、道幅などの情報に基づいて、ルートの特徴に関する情報を抽 出する。また、ステップ S202において、たとえば、ルートの経由地に関連する特徴に 関する情報を抽出する場合、観光地であるか否か、大規模な商業都市であるか否か 、ランドマークの有無などに基づいて、ルートの特徴に関する情報を抽出する。加え て、楽曲コンテンツの鑑賞対象者の状態を検出する(ステップ S203)。 [0023] In step S202, for example, when extracting information related to characteristics related to the shape of the route, information such as height difference (such as ups and downs, altitude, etc.) of the route, curve of the curve, speed, and road width are included. Based on this, information on route characteristics is extracted. In step S202, for example, the feature related to the route stopover When extracting information related to the route, information on the characteristics of the route is extracted based on whether it is a tourist spot, whether it is a large-scale commercial city, whether there is a landmark, or the like. In addition, the status of the person who is viewing the music content is detected (step S203).
[0024] つぎに、抽出された特徴に関する情報あるいは検出された鑑賞対象者の状態に基 づいて、楽曲コンテンツを決定する(ステップ S204)。本実施の形態では、ステップ S 204の処理によって決定工程が実現される。ステップ S204においては、たとえば、 ルートの特徴に関する情報や鑑賞対象者の状態に基づいて、あらかじめ設けられた 楽曲データベースを検索することにより、該当する楽曲コンテンツを決定する。楽曲 データベースにおいては、たとえば、ルートの特徴として考えられる情報や鑑賞対象 者の状態として考えられる情報が、楽曲コンテンツに対応付けられて記憶されている Next, the music content is determined based on the information on the extracted features or the detected state of the audience (step S204). In the present embodiment, the determination process is realized by the process of step S204. In step S204, for example, the corresponding music content is determined by searching a music database provided in advance based on information on the characteristics of the route and the state of the audience. In the music database, for example, information that is considered as a feature of the route and information that is considered as the state of the audience is stored in association with the music content.
[0025] つづいて、決定した楽曲コンテンツに基づいて、当該楽曲コンテンツの一部である サンプルコンテンツを取得する(ステップ S205)。サンプルコンテンツは、楽曲コンテ ンッの開始位置から所定サイズのデータを抽出することによって構成されていてもよ レ、し、あらかじめ設定された所定のデータによって構成されてレ、てもよレ、。 Subsequently, based on the determined music content, sample content that is a part of the music content is acquired (step S205). The sample content may be configured by extracting data of a predetermined size from the start position of the music content, or may be configured by predetermined data set in advance.
[0026] そして、取得したサンプルコンテンツを含む楽曲コンテンツを出力するか否かを判 別する(ステップ S206)。ステップ S206における判別は、ユーザによる入力操作に 基づいて行われる。ユーザは、サンプルコンテンツを視聴した結果、このサンプルコ ンテンッを含む楽曲コンテンツは不要であると判断した場合には楽曲コンテンツの出 力はしない旨の入力操作を行う。逆に、視聴したサンプノレコンテンツを含む楽曲コン テンッを要求する場合には、その旨の入力操作を行う。取得したサンプルコンテンツ を含む楽曲コンテンツを出力しないと判別した場合には(ステップ S206: No)、その まま処理を終了する。  [0026] Then, it is determined whether or not to output music content including the acquired sample content (step S206). The determination in step S206 is performed based on an input operation by the user. As a result of viewing the sample content, the user performs an input operation not to output the music content when it is determined that the music content including the sample content is unnecessary. On the other hand, when requesting music content including the viewed sample content, an input operation to that effect is performed. If it is determined that the music content including the acquired sample content is not to be output (step S206: No), the process ends.
[0027] 取得したサンプルコンテンツを含む楽曲コンテンツを出力すると判別した場合には( ステップ S206 : Yes)、当該楽曲コンテンツを出力する(ステップ S207)。本実施の形 態では、ステップ S207の処理によって出力工程が実現される。ステップ S207におい ては、たとえば、コンピュータを用いて楽曲コンテンツを再生し、その結果得られる再 生信号を D/A変換し、スピーカーを介して拡声することによって、楽曲コンテンツの 出力を行う。 If it is determined that the music content including the acquired sample content is to be output (step S206: Yes), the music content is output (step S207). In the present embodiment, an output process is realized by the process of step S207. In step S207, the music content is reproduced by, for example, playing the music content using a computer, D / A converting the resulting reproduction signal, and amplifying it through a speaker. Output.
[0028] 以上説明したように、実施の形態 1における楽曲支援装置によれば、 目的地点まで のルートの特徴に関する情報に基づいて、当該特徴に関する情報に関連付けられた 楽曲コンテンツが出力される。したがって、 目的地点までのルートから連想される楽 曲コンテンツを、当該ルートが定められた段階で取得することができる。これによつて 、 目的地点までのルートから連想される楽曲コンテンツを、ユーザの作業を介すること なぐ出力すること力 Sできる。  [0028] As described above, according to the music support apparatus in the first embodiment, based on the information on the characteristics of the route to the destination point, the music content associated with the information on the characteristics is output. Therefore, the music content associated with the route to the destination point can be acquired at the stage when the route is determined. As a result, it is possible to output the music content associated with the route to the destination point without the user's work.
[0029] また、実施の形態 1における楽曲支援装置によれば、抽出された特徴部分のルート 上における位置に基づいて算出された出力タイミングにしたがって楽曲コンテンツが 出力される。したがって、 目的地点までのルートから連想される楽曲を、当該ルートに おいて特徴部分を通行するタイミングに応じて出力することができる。  [0029] Further, according to the music support apparatus in the first embodiment, the music content is output according to the output timing calculated based on the position of the extracted feature portion on the route. Therefore, the music associated with the route to the destination point can be output according to the timing of passing the characteristic portion on the route.
[0030] ところで、実施の形態 1における楽曲支援装置においては、決定された楽曲コンテ ンッの一部であるサンプルコンテンツを取得した後に、当該サンプルコンテンツを含 む楽曲コンテンツを出力するか否力を判別し、出力すると判別された楽曲コンテンツ が出力される。したがって、たとえば、ユーザのイメージにそぐわない楽曲コンテンツ の出力を防止したり、楽曲コンテンツの過剰な出力を防止したりすることができる。  By the way, in the music support apparatus according to Embodiment 1, after acquiring sample content that is a part of the determined music content, it is determined whether or not to output music content including the sample content. Then, the music content determined to be output is output. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent output of music content that does not match the user's image, or to prevent excessive output of music content.
[0031] 実施の形態 1における楽曲支援装置において、ルートの形状に関連する特徴に関 する情報を抽出した場合、通行するルートの形状から連想される楽曲が出力される。 これにより、たとえば、カーブが連続する峠道や起伏の激しい林道などを通行する場 合など、ユーザ(特に運転者)が楽曲演奏のための操作を行うには相応しくない状況 にあっても、 目的地点までのルートから連想される楽曲を、ユーザの作業を介するこ となぐ出力することができる。  [0031] In the music support apparatus in the first embodiment, when information related to the feature related to the shape of the route is extracted, the music associated with the shape of the route that travels is output. As a result, even if the user (especially the driver) is not suitable for performing music playing operations, such as when passing through a path with continuous curves or a forest road with severe undulations, The music associated with the route to the point can be output immediately through the user's work.
[0032] 同様に、実施の形態 1における楽曲支援装置において、ルートの経由地に関連す る特徴に関する情報を抽出した場合、通行するルートの経由地から連想される楽曲 が出力される。これにより、たとえば、ユーザが経由地に関して知識がない場合にも、 目的地点までのルートから連想される楽曲を、ユーザの作業を介することなぐ出力 すること力 Sできる。  [0032] Similarly, in the music support apparatus according to the first embodiment, when information related to the characteristics related to the route via point is extracted, the music associated with the route via point of passage is output. As a result, for example, even when the user has no knowledge about the waypoint, it is possible to output the music associated with the route to the destination point without going through the user's work.
[0033] さらに、実施の形態 1における楽曲支援装置においては、過去の鑑賞履歴に基づ いて楽曲コンテンツが決定される。これにより、通行するルートから連想されるとともに ユーザの好みに適した楽曲を出力することができる。 [0033] Furthermore, in the music support apparatus according to Embodiment 1, based on past appreciation history. The music content is determined. As a result, it is possible to output music that is associated with the route to be traveled and that is suitable for the user's preference.
[0034] 力 Qえて、楽曲コンテンツの鑑賞対象者の状態を検出し、検出結果に基づいて、鑑 賞対象者の状態に応じた楽曲コンテンツが決定される。これにより、通行するルート および鑑賞対象者の状態に適した楽曲を出力することができる。  [0034] In addition, the state of the appreciation target person of the music content is detected, and the music content corresponding to the state of the appraisal target person is determined based on the detection result. As a result, it is possible to output music suitable for the route to be traveled and the state of the audience.
[0035] (実施の形態 2)  [Embodiment 2]
(楽曲支援装置の概略構成)  (Schematic configuration of music support device)
図 3は、実施の形態 2における楽曲支援装置の概略構成を示すブロック図である。 実施の形態 2における楽曲支援装置は、受信部 201と、抽出部 101と、決定部 102と 、送信部 202と、算出部 104と、取得部 105と、判別部 106と、検出部 107と、を備え ている。なお、実施の形態 1と同一部分は同一符号で示し、説明も省略する。実施の 形態 2における楽曲支援装置は、移動体とは別体に設けられている。  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the music support apparatus according to the second embodiment. The music support apparatus according to Embodiment 2 includes a receiving unit 201, an extracting unit 101, a determining unit 102, a transmitting unit 202, a calculating unit 104, an acquiring unit 105, a determining unit 106, a detecting unit 107, It is equipped with. Note that the same parts as those in Embodiment 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is also omitted. The music support apparatus according to Embodiment 2 is provided separately from the moving body.
[0036] 受信部 201は、移動体から送信された、当該移動体の現在地点および目的地点に 関する情報を受信する。送信部 202は、決定部 102によって決定された楽曲コンテ ンッを、当該楽曲コンテンツの決定の要求元である移動体に対して送信する。受信 部 201および送信部 202は、移動体との間で無線通信を行う。  [0036] The receiving unit 201 receives information on the current location and the destination location of the mobile body transmitted from the mobile body. The transmission unit 202 transmits the music content determined by the determination unit 102 to the mobile body that is the request source for the determination of the music content. The receiving unit 201 and the transmitting unit 202 perform wireless communication with a mobile object.
[0037] (楽曲支援装置の処理手順)  [0037] (Processing procedure of music support device)
図 4は、実施の形態 2における楽曲支援装置の処理手順を示すフローチャートであ る。図 4に示す処理は、まず、移動体の現在地点および目的地点に関する情報を受 信したか否かを判定する(ステップ S401)。図 4においては、ステップ S401の処理と して「移動体の現在地点/目的地点を受信したか?」と記載されてレ、る。移動体の現 在地点および目的地点に関する情報を受信していないと判定した場合には (ステツ プ S401: No)、そのまま待機する。  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the music support apparatus according to the second embodiment. In the process shown in FIG. 4, first, it is determined whether or not information on the current location and the destination location of the mobile object has been received (step S401). In FIG. 4, the process of step S401 is described as “Did you receive the current location / target location of the moving object?”. If it is determined that information on the current location and the destination location of the mobile unit has not been received (step S401: No), the system waits as it is.
[0038] 移動体の現在地点および目的地点に関する情報を受信したと判定した場合には ( ステップ S401: Yes)、受信した現在地点および目的地点に関する情報に基づいて 、ルート探索を行う(ステップ S402)。ステップ S402においては、現在地点から目的 地点へ至るルートのうち、あらかじめ設定された優先条件などにしたがって、最適な 1 ルートを探索する。実施の形態 2においては、ステップ S401 : Yesの処理によって受 信工程が実現される。 [0038] If it is determined that information on the current location and the destination location of the mobile body has been received (step S401: Yes), a route search is performed based on the received information on the current location and destination location (step S402). . In step S402, an optimum route is searched for in accordance with the preset priority conditions, etc., among the routes from the current location to the destination location. In the second embodiment, the reception is performed by the process of step S401: Yes. The communication process is realized.
[0039] つぎに、取得したルートの特徴に関する情報を抽出する(ステップ S403)。実施の 形態 2においては、ステップ S403の処理によって抽出工程が実現される。ステップ S 403においては、図 2におけるステップ S202と同様に、たとえば、ルートの形状に関 連する特徴に関する情報や、ルートの経由地に関連する特徴に関する情報などを抽 出する。  Next, information about the acquired route characteristics is extracted (step S403). In the second embodiment, the extraction process is realized by the process of step S403. In step S 403, as in step S 202 in FIG. 2, for example, information related to the feature related to the route shape, information related to the feature related to the route stop point, and the like are extracted.
[0040] そして、抽出された特徴に関する情報に基づいて、楽曲コンテンツを決定する(ステ ップ S404)。実施の形態 2においては、ステップ S404の処理によって決定工程が実 現される。決定した楽曲コンテンツに基づいて、当該楽曲コンテンツの一部であるサ ンプルコンテンツを、移動体に対して送信するか否かを判定する(ステップ S405)。 図 4におレ、ては、ステップ S405の処理として「サンプルコンテンツを送信するか?」と 記載されている。  [0040] Then, the music content is determined based on the extracted information about the feature (step S404). In the second embodiment, the determination process is realized by the process of step S404. Based on the determined music content, it is determined whether or not the sample content that is a part of the music content is transmitted to the mobile body (step S405). In FIG. 4, “Send sample content?” Is described as the process of step S405.
[0041] ステップ S405においては、たとえば、移動体との間で無線通信を行うことによりサン プノレコンテンツの送信の必要性の有無を判定してもよい。また、ステップ S401にお いて、移動体の現在地点および目的地点に関する情報に併せて、コンテンツの送信 の必要性の有無を示す情報をあらかじめ受信するようにしてもよい。  [0041] In step S405, for example, the presence / absence of necessity for transmission of sample content may be determined by performing wireless communication with a mobile unit. In step S401, information indicating the necessity of content transmission may be received in advance in addition to information on the current location and the destination location of the mobile object.
[0042] サンプノレコンテンツを移動体に対して送信すると判定した場合には (ステップ S405 : Yes)、現在地点および目的地点に関する情報の送信元である移動体に対して、サ ンプルコンテンツを送信する(ステップ S406)。サンプルコンテンツを移動体に対して 送信しないと判定した場合には(ステップ S405 : No)、ステップ S408に進む。  [0042] When it is determined that the sample content is to be transmitted to the mobile body (step S405: Yes), the sample content is transmitted to the mobile body that is the transmission source of the information on the current location and the destination location. (Step S406). If it is determined that the sample content is not transmitted to the moving body (step S405: No), the process proceeds to step S408.
[0043] つづいて、移動体に対して楽曲コンテンツを送信するか否かを判定する(ステップ S 407)。楽曲コンテンツを送信すると判定した場合には (ステップ S407 : Yes)、移動 体に対して楽曲コンテンツを送信する (ステップ S408)。実施の形態 2においては、 ステップ S408の処理によって送信工程が実現される。楽曲コンテンツを送信しない と判定した場合には (ステップ S407: No)、そのまま処理を終了する。  Next, it is determined whether or not the music content is transmitted to the mobile body (step S 407). When it is determined that the music content is to be transmitted (step S407: Yes), the music content is transmitted to the mobile body (step S408). In the second embodiment, the transmission process is realized by the process of step S408. If it is determined that the music content is not to be transmitted (step S407: No), the process is terminated as it is.
[0044] 以上説明したように、実施の形態 2における楽曲支援装置によれば、受信部 201お よび送信部 202によって移動体との間で通信を行うことにより、移動体とは別体で設 けられた楽曲支援装置においても、上述した実施の形態 1と同様の作用効果を得る こと力 Sできる。 [0044] As described above, according to the music support apparatus in the second embodiment, the receiving unit 201 and the transmitting unit 202 communicate with the moving body so that the mobile body is installed separately from the moving body. The obtained music support apparatus also obtains the same effects as those of the first embodiment described above. That power S.
実施例 1  Example 1
[0045] 以下に添付図面を参照して、この発明にかかる楽曲支援装置、楽曲支援方法、楽 曲支援プログラム、および記録媒体の好適な実施例 1を詳細に説明する。実施例 1 においては、楽曲支援装置として、ナビゲーシヨン装置への適用例を示す。  A preferred embodiment 1 of a music support apparatus, music support method, music support program, and recording medium according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the first embodiment, an application example to a navigation device is shown as a music support device.
[0046] (ナビゲーシヨン装置のハードウェア構成)  [0046] (Hardware configuration of navigation device)
図 5は、実施例 1におけるナビゲーシヨン装置のハードウェア構成の一例を示すブ ロック図である。実施例 1におけるナビゲーシヨン装置は、移動体に搭載される。移動 体として、たとえば、車両(四輪車、二輪車を含む)などが挙げられる。  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the first embodiment. The navigation device according to the first embodiment is mounted on a moving body. Examples of the moving body include vehicles (including four-wheeled vehicles and two-wheeled vehicles).
[0047] 実施 f列 1におけるナビゲーシヨン装置は、 CPU501と、 ROM502と、 RAM503と、 操作キー 504と、人力 I/F505と、ディスプレイ 506と、映像 I/F507と、音声 I/F5 08と、スピーカー 509と、マイク 510と、 GPSレシ一 一 511と、撮ノ影装置 512と、画 像 I/F513と、通信 I/F514と、 CD/DVDドライブ 515と、 HDD516と、 tiD517と 、を含む構成となっている。 CPU501、 ROM502および RAM503によって、マイク 口コンピュータが構成されてレ、る。  Implementation f The navigation device in row 1 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, a RAM 503, an operation key 504, a human I / F 505, a display 506, a video I / F 507, an audio I / F 500, Includes speaker 509, microphone 510, GPS receiver 511, imaging device 512, image I / F 513, communication I / F 514, CD / DVD drive 515, HDD 516, and tiD517 It has a configuration. A CPU 501, ROM 502, and RAM 503 constitute a microphone computer.
[0048] CPU (Central Processing Unit) 501は、 ROM (Read Only Memory) 50 2などに記憶された各種制御プログラムを実行し、ナビゲーシヨン装置全体を制御す る。 CPU501は、現在地点に関する情報、 目的地点に関する情報、地図情報などに 基づいて、現在地点から目的地点までの最適なルートを算出してもよい。  A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 501 executes various control programs stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 502 or the like, and controls the entire navigation device. The CPU 501 may calculate the optimum route from the current location to the destination location based on information on the current location, information on the destination location, map information, and the like.
[0049] 現在地点は、 GPSレシーバー 511によって取得される。 目的地点は、ユーザが操 作キー 504を操作することによって入力される。地図情報は、 HD517に記憶されて おり、 HDD516によって読み出される。この場合、 CPU501によって、現在地点から 目的地点までの最適なルートの算出が行われることをルートの探索として説明しても よい。  [0049] The current location is acquired by the GPS receiver 511. The destination point is input by operating the operation key 504 by the user. Map information is stored in HD 517 and read out by HDD 516. In this case, the fact that the CPU 501 calculates the optimum route from the current location to the destination location may be described as a route search.
[0050] CPU501は、また、探索されたルートにしたがってルート誘導を行う。 CPU501は、 ルート誘導に際し、 GPSレシーバー 511、 HDD516、 CD/DVDドライブ 515などと の間でルート誘導に関する情報の入出力を行い、現在地点に関する情報と、地図情 報とに基づいて、地図上のどの位置を走行しているかを算出し、算出結果をディスプ レイ 506へ出力する。 [0050] The CPU 501 also performs route guidance according to the searched route. The CPU 501 inputs / outputs route guidance information to / from the GPS receiver 511, HDD516, CD / DVD drive 515, and the like on the map based on the current location information and the map information. Calculate which position you are driving and display the calculation result Output to ray 506.
[0051] ルート誘導に際し、 CPU501は、探索されたルート上に設定された案内ポイントに おいて通行用の案内ガイダンスを報知する。案内ポイントとは、交差点などで右左折 をする地点、本線から測道に逸れる地点、一般道から高速道路へ(または、高速道 路から一般道へ)移るインターチェンジなど、ナビゲーシヨン装置を搭載する車両に 対して走行方向を変更させるポイント(地点)である。  [0051] At the time of route guidance, the CPU 501 notifies the guidance guidance for passage at the guidance point set on the searched route. A guide point is a vehicle equipped with a navigation device, such as an intersection that makes a right or left turn at an intersection, a point that deviates from the main line to a survey road, or an interchange that moves from a general road to a highway (or from a highway to a general road). This is the point (point) that changes the direction of travel.
[0052] なお、ルート誘導に際し、 CPU501は、通信 IZF514との間でルート誘導に関する 情報の入出力を行レ、、通信 I/F514によって受信した交通情報を加味して、リアル タイムなルート誘導情報の生成を行う。たとえば、誘導中のルート上に発生した渋滞 を回避する新たなルートが探索された場合、 CPU501は新たに探索されたルートに 基づいてルート誘導情報を生成する。  [0052] In route guidance, the CPU 501 inputs / outputs information related to route guidance to / from the communication IZF 514, and considers traffic information received by the communication I / F 514 to provide real-time route guidance information. Is generated. For example, when a new route that avoids the traffic jam that occurred on the route being guided is searched, the CPU 501 generates route guidance information based on the newly searched route.
[0053] CPU501によって生成されたルート誘導情報は、映像 I/F507を介してディスプレ ィ 506へ出力される。再探索は、ルート誘導中の案内ルート上に渋滞などが発生した 場合の他に、ユーザによって意図的に経由地点または目的地点が変更された場合 などに行われる。  The route guidance information generated by the CPU 501 is output to the display 506 via the video I / F 507. The re-search is performed when the user intentionally changes the waypoint or the destination point, in addition to when a traffic jam occurs on the guidance route being routed.
[0054] CPU501によって探索(再探索を含む)されたルート、あるいは、ルートの探索に際 して設定された目的地点に関する情報は、たとえば、 HD517あるいは ROM502や RAM503などのナビゲーシヨン装置に設けられたメモリエリアに記憶される。メモリエ リアに記憶されたこのような情報は、たとえば、以降のルートの探索などに用いてもよ レ、。  [0054] Information on the route searched (including re-search) by the CPU 501 or the destination point set at the time of the route search is provided in a navigation device such as HD517 or ROM502 or RAM503, for example. Stored in the memory area. Such information stored in the memory area may be used, for example, for subsequent route searches.
[0055] CPU501は、さらに、パターンに対応したトーンと音声の情報を生成する。具体的 に、 CPU501は、ルート誘導に際して生成したルート誘導情報に基づいて、案内ポ イントに対応した仮想音源の設定と音声ガイダンス情報の生成を行レ、、これを音声 I /F508を介してスピーカー 509へ出力する。  CPU 501 further generates tone and audio information corresponding to the pattern. Specifically, the CPU 501 performs setting of a virtual sound source corresponding to the guidance point and generation of voice guidance information based on the route guidance information generated at the time of route guidance, and this is transmitted to the speaker via the voice I / F508. Output to 509.
[0056] ROM502は、各種制御プログラムを格納する。 RAM (Ramdom Access Mem ory) 503は、 CPU501のワークエリアとして機能する。 RAM503は、ナビゲーシヨン 装置を搭載する車両のエンジン停止に伴う電源 OFFにより、書き込まれた情報が消 去される揮発性のメモリであっても構わなレ、が、本実施例では電源 OFFであっても書 き込まれた情報が消えない不揮発性のメモリとする。 The ROM 502 stores various control programs. A RAM (Ramdom Access Memory) 503 functions as a work area for the CPU 501. The RAM 503 may be a volatile memory in which written information is erased when the power is turned off when the engine of the vehicle equipped with the navigation device is stopped. In this embodiment, the power is turned off. Even writing A non-volatile memory that does not erase the entered information.
[0057] ROM502あるレ、は RAM503には、たとえば、通信 I/F514によってナビゲーショ ン装置の外部から取得した交通情報を書き換え可能に記憶するメモリエリアが確保さ れている。また、 ROM502あるレ、は RAM503には、逸脱ルートに対応付けられた情 報を記憶するメモリエリアが設けられている。所定のメモリエリアは、ナビゲーシヨン装 置を搭載するエンジンの ONZOFFに拘わらず、情報を不揮発に記憶する。  [0057] A memory area for storing rewritable traffic information acquired from the outside of the navigation device by the communication I / F 514 is secured in the RAM 503 in the ROM 502, for example. In addition, a memory area for storing information associated with the departure route is provided in the RAM 503 in the ROM 502. The predetermined memory area stores information in a non-volatile manner regardless of whether the engine equipped with the navigation device is ONZOFF.
[0058] ROM502あるレ、は RAM503には、たとえば、 CPU501によって探索(再探索を含 む)されたルート、あるいは、ルートの探索に際して設定された目的地点に関する情 報を、書き換え可能に記憶するメモリエリアが確保されていてもよい。これらの各種メ モリエリアは、 ROM502あるいは RAM503に確保されているものに限らず、たとえば 、 HD517に確保されていてもよレ、。また、これらの各種メモリエリアは、ナビゲーショ ン装置が備えるものに限らず、たとえば、サーバーに設けられていてもよい。  [0058] In the memory 503 in the ROM 502, for example, a memory that stores information on the route searched (including re-search) by the CPU 501 or information on the destination point set at the time of searching for the route in a rewritable manner. An area may be secured. These various memory areas are not limited to those secured in ROM502 or RAM503, but may be secured in HD517, for example. These various memory areas are not limited to those provided in the navigation device, and may be provided in a server, for example.
[0059] 操作キー 504は、文字、数値、各種指示など、ユーザによって入力操作された情報 を入力 I/F505に対して出力する。入力 I/F505は、操作キー 504から入力された 情報を、 CPU501に対して出力する。操作キー 504の構成としては、物理的な押下 /非押下を検出する押ボタンスィッチ、タツチパネル、キーボード、ジョイスティックな ど公知の各種形態を採用することが可能である。操作キー 504は、外部からの音声 を入力するマイク 510を用いて、音声によって入力操作を行う形態としてもよい。  The operation key 504 outputs information input by the user, such as characters, numerical values, and various instructions, to the input I / F 505. The input I / F 505 outputs information input from the operation key 504 to the CPU 501. As the configuration of the operation key 504, various known forms such as a push button switch for detecting physical depression / non-pressing, a touch panel, a keyboard, and a joystick can be employed. The operation key 504 may be configured to perform an input operation by voice using a microphone 510 that inputs voice from the outside.
[0060] 操作キー 504は、ナビゲーシヨン装置に対して一体に設けられていてもよいし、リモ コンのようにナビゲーシヨン装置から分離して操作可能な形態であってもよい。操作 キー 504は、上述した各種形態のうちいずれか単一の形態で構成されていてもよい し、複数の形態で構成されていてもよい。  [0060] The operation key 504 may be provided integrally with the navigation device, or may be configured to be operated separately from the navigation device, such as a remote control. The operation key 504 may be configured in any one of the various forms described above, or may be configured in a plurality of forms.
[0061] ユーザは、操作キー 504の形態に応じて適宜入力操作を行うことで情報を入力す る。操作キー 504の操作によって入力される情報として、たとえば目的地点が挙げら れる。具体的に、本実施の形態では、ナビゲーシヨン装置を搭載する車両に乗車し ている人物が到達目標とする地点が、 目的地点として設定される。  The user inputs information by appropriately performing an input operation according to the form of the operation key 504. Examples of information input by operating the operation key 504 include a destination point. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a destination point set by a person on a vehicle equipped with a navigation device is set as a destination point.
[0062] 操作キー 504の形態として、たとえば、タツチパネルを採用する場合、このタツチパ ネルはディスプレイ 506の表示面側に積層して使用される。この場合、ディスプレイ 5 06における表示タイミングとタツチパネル (操作キー 504)に対する操作タイミングお よびその位置座標とを管理することによって、入力情報を認識する。 [0062] As a form of the operation key 504, for example, when a touch panel is adopted, the touch panel is stacked on the display surface side of the display 506. In this case, display 5 The input information is recognized by managing the display timing in 06, the operation timing for the touch panel (operation key 504) and its position coordinates.
[0063] 操作キー 504の形態としてディスプレイ 506に積層されたタツチパネルを採用する ことにより、操作キー 504の形態を大型化することなく多くの情報入力を行うことがで きる。タツチパネルとしては、抵抗膜式、感圧式など公知の各種タツチパネルを用いる ことが可能である。 By adopting a touch panel stacked on the display 506 as a form of the operation key 504, a large amount of information can be input without increasing the form of the operation key 504. As the touch panel, various known touch panels such as a resistance film type and a pressure sensitive type can be used.
[0064] ディスプレイ 506は、映像 I/F507に接続されており、映像 I/F507によって制御 されて、たとえば地図情報や現在位置情報などを表示する。ディスプレイ 506には、 アイコン、カーソル、メニュー、ウィンドウ、あるいは文字や画像などの各種情報が表 示される。また、ディスプレイ 506には、 HD517に記録された地図情報や、 CPU50 1によって探索されたルートおよびこのルート上を走行するように車両を誘導するノレ ート誘導に関する情報などが表示される。ディスプレイ 506は、たとえば、 TFT液晶 ディスプレイ、有機 ELディスプレイ、プラズマディスプレイなどを含む。  [0064] The display 506 is connected to the video I / F 507, and is controlled by the video I / F 507 to display, for example, map information and current position information. The display 506 displays icons, cursors, menus, windows, or various information such as characters and images. The display 506 displays map information recorded in the HD 517, the route searched by the CPU 501 and information on the route guidance for guiding the vehicle to travel on this route. The display 506 includes, for example, a TFT liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, and the like.
[0065] 映像 I/F507は、具体的には、たとえば、ディスプレイ 506全体の制御を行うグラフ イツクコントローラと、即時表示可能な画像情報を一時的に記憶する VRAM (Video [0065] Specifically, the video I / F 507 includes, for example, a graphic controller that controls the entire display 506, and a VRAM (Video
RAM)などのバッファメモリと、グラフィックコントローラから出力される画像情報に基 づいて、ディスプレイ 506を表示制御する制御 ICなどによって構成される。 RAM) and a control IC that controls the display 506 based on image information output from the graphic controller.
[0066] 音声 I/F508は、接続されたスピーカー 509への出力情報を制御することによって 、案内音を再生する。また、音声 I/F508には、接続されたマイク 510からの入力信 号を、 CPU501へ出力する。音声 I/F508は、たとえば、音声デジタル情報の D/ A変換を行う D/Aコンバータと、 D/Aコンバータから出力される音声アナログ信号 を増幅する増幅器と、音声アナログ情報の AZD変換を行う A/Dコンバータと、から 構成することができる。スピーカー 509は、 1つであってもよいし、複数であってもよい  [0066] The audio I / F 508 reproduces the guidance sound by controlling the output information to the connected speaker 509. In addition, the audio I / F 508 outputs the input signal from the connected microphone 510 to the CPU 501. The audio I / F508 is, for example, a D / A converter that performs D / A conversion of audio digital information, an amplifier that amplifies the audio analog signal output from the D / A converter, and A that performs AZD conversion of audio analog information. / D converter. There may be one or more speakers 509.
[0067] GPSレシーバー 511は、 自装置の現在地点に関する情報を取得する。 GPSレシ一 バー 511は、 GPS衛星からの電波を受信し、 GPS衛星との幾何学的位置を求めるも のであり、地球上どこでも計測可能である。 GPSとは、 Global Positioning Syste mの略称であり、 4つ以上の衛星からの電波を受信することによって地上での位置を 正確に求めるシステムである。公知の技術であるため GPSについての説明は省略す る。 [0067] The GPS receiver 511 acquires information on the current location of the device itself. The GPS receiver 511 receives radio waves from a GPS satellite and obtains a geometric position with respect to the GPS satellite, and can be measured anywhere on the earth. GPS is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System, and the position on the ground can be determined by receiving radio waves from four or more satellites. It is a system that accurately calculates. Since it is a well-known technique, explanation of GPS is omitted.
[0068] GPSレシーバー 511は、たとえば、衛星からの電波を受信するためのアンテナ、受 信した電波を復調するチューナーおよび復調した情報に基づいて現在地点を算出 する演算回路などによって構成することができる。 GPS衛星からの電波としては、 1. 57542GHzの搬送波で、 C/A (Coarse and Access)コードおよび航法メッセ一 ジが乗っている L1電波を用いて行われる。これによつて、自装置の現在地点(緯度 および経度)を取得する。  [0068] The GPS receiver 511 can be configured by, for example, an antenna for receiving radio waves from a satellite, a tuner that demodulates the received radio waves, and an arithmetic circuit that calculates the current location based on the demodulated information. . Radio waves from GPS satellites are made using 1.57542 GHz carrier waves and L1 radio waves carrying C / A (Coarse and Access) codes and navigation messages. As a result, the current location (latitude and longitude) of the device is acquired.
[0069] なお、 自装置の現在地点の取得に際しては、自装置けビグーシヨン装置)を搭載 する車両に設けられた車速センサやジャイロセンサ、角速度センサ、走行距離センサ 、傾斜センサなどの図示しない各種センサによって収集された情報をカ卩味してもよい 。車速センサは、ナビゲーシヨン装置を搭載する車両のトランスミッションの出力側シ ャフトから検出する。角速度センサは、自車の回転時の角速度を検出し、角速度情報 と相対方位情報とを出力する。走行距離センサは、車輪の回転に伴って出力される 所定周期のノ^レス信号のパルス数をカウントすることによって車輪 1回転当たりのパ ノレス数を算出し、その 1回転当たりのパルス数に基づく走行距離情報を出力する。傾 斜センサは、路面の傾斜角度を検出し、傾斜角情報を出力する。  [0069] When acquiring the current location of the own device, various sensors (not shown) such as a vehicle speed sensor, a gyro sensor, an angular velocity sensor, a travel distance sensor, and an inclination sensor provided in a vehicle equipped with the own device (a vision device). You may want to enjoy the information collected by The vehicle speed sensor detects from the output side shaft of the transmission of the vehicle equipped with the navigation device. The angular velocity sensor detects the angular velocity when the host vehicle is rotating, and outputs angular velocity information and relative orientation information. The mileage sensor calculates the number of panoraces per rotation of the wheel by counting the number of pulses of a no-return signal output with the rotation of the wheel, and based on the number of pulses per rotation. Outputs mileage information. The inclination sensor detects the inclination angle of the road surface and outputs inclination angle information.
[0070] 撮影装置 512は、具体的に、たとえば、デジタルスチルカメラ(DSC)やデジタルビ デォカメラ(DVC)などによって実現される。撮影装置 512は、 C— MOSあるいは CC Dなどの光電変換素子を有し、車両内部の映像を撮影する。撮影装置 512によって 撮影された映像(画像)としてのアナログの電気信号は、画像 I/F513に出力される 。撮影装置 512によって撮影された車両内部の映像としてのアナログの電気信号は 、たとえば、 USB (Universal Serial Bus) , IEEE1394 (Institute of Electric al and Electronic Engineers 1394)および赤外線などの通信手段を用いて 画像 I/F513に出力される。  The imaging device 512 is specifically realized by, for example, a digital still camera (DSC), a digital video camera (DVC), or the like. The photographing device 512 has a photoelectric conversion element such as C-MOS or CCD, and photographs an image inside the vehicle. An analog electric signal as an image (image) photographed by the photographing device 512 is output to the image I / F 513. An analog electric signal as an image inside the vehicle photographed by the photographing device 512 is, for example, an image I using communication means such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), IEEE1394 (Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers 1394) and infrared rays. Output to / F513.
[0071] 画像 I/F513は、撮影装置から出力されたアナログの電気信号をデジタル信号に 変換する AZD変換回路、変換されたデジタル信号を一時的に記憶するメモリ、メモ リに記憶されたデジタル信号をアナログ信号に変換する D/A変換回路などによって 実現すること力できる。画像 I/F513は、アナログ信号 (電圧)のゲインとオフセットを 調整する回路を備えてレ、てもよレ、。画像 I/F513におレ、て変換されたデジタル信号 は、 CPU601をはじめとして HD517や通信 I/F514に出力される。 [0071] The image I / F 513 includes an AZD conversion circuit that converts an analog electrical signal output from the imaging device into a digital signal, a memory that temporarily stores the converted digital signal, and a digital signal stored in the memory. D / A converter circuit that converts Can be realized. The image I / F513 is equipped with a circuit that adjusts the gain and offset of the analog signal (voltage). The digital signal converted by the image I / F 513 is output to the HD 517 and the communication I / F 514 including the CPU 601.
[0072] 通信 I/F514は、渋滞や交通規制などの交通情報を、定期的(不定期でも可)に 受信する。通信 IZF514による交通情報の受信は、 VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System)センターから交通情報が配信されたタイミング で行ってもよいし、 VICSセンターに対し定期的に交通情報を要求することで行って あよい。 [0072] The communication I / F 514 receives traffic information such as traffic jams and traffic regulations regularly (or irregularly). Communication The reception of traffic information by IZF514 may be performed at the timing when traffic information is distributed from the VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System) center, or by periodically requesting traffic information from the VICS center. Good.
[0073] 通信 I/F514は、たとえば、 FMチューナー、 VICS/ビーコンレシーバーおよびそ の他の通信機器として実現することが可能である。受信された交通情報は、ルートの 探索 (再探索を含む)に際して用いられ、たとえば、渋滞箇所や時間規制箇所を回避 するルートの探索に供される。  [0073] The communication I / F 514 can be realized as, for example, an FM tuner, a VICS / beacon receiver, and other communication devices. The received traffic information is used when searching for a route (including re-searching), and is used, for example, for searching for a route that avoids traffic jams and time restriction points.
[0074] 公知の技術であるため詳細な説明を省略する力 「VICS」とは、 VICSセンターで 編集、処理された渋滞や交通規制などの交通情報をリアルタイムに送信し、カーナビ ゲーシヨン装置などに文字'図形で表示する情報通信システムである。 VICSセンタ 一で編集、処理された交通情報 (VICS情報)をカーナビゲーシヨン装置に伝達する 方法としては、各道路上に設置された「ビーコン」と「FM多重放送」を利用する方法 力 sある。 [0074] The ability to omit detailed explanations because it is a well-known technology "VICS" means that traffic information such as traffic jams and traffic regulations that have been edited and processed at the VICS center is sent in real-time and written to car navigation systems. 'It is an information communication system that displays graphics. Edited by VICS center one, as a method for transmitting the processed traffic information (VICS information) to car navigation device, a method forces s use is installed on each road as "beacon" to "FM multiplex broadcasting" .
[0075] 「ビーコン」には、主に高速道路で使用される「電波ビーコン」と、主要な一般道路で 使用される「光ビーコン」がある。 「FM多重放送」を利用する場合には、広域エリアの 交通情報を受信することが可能となる。「ビーコン」を利用する場合には、自車位置を 元にした直近の道路の詳細な情報など、 自車が位置する場所において必要な交通 情報を受信することが可能となる。  “Beacons” include “radio wave beacons” mainly used on expressways and “optical beacons” used on major general roads. When “FM multiplex broadcasting” is used, traffic information in a wide area can be received. When using a “beacon”, it is possible to receive necessary traffic information at the location where the vehicle is located, such as detailed information on the most recent road based on the location of the vehicle.
[0076] 〇0/0¥0ドラィブ515は、 CD (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD— RWなど)や DVD に対する情報の読み取り Z書き込みの制御を行う。図 5中図示を省略するが、 CD/ DVDには、たとえば、任意の楽曲コンテンツが、ユーザによって記憶されていてもよ レ、。  [0076] 0/0 ¥ 0 drive 515 controls reading and writing of information on CD (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, etc.) and DVD. Although not shown in FIG. 5, for example, arbitrary music content may be stored on the CD / DVD by the user.
[0077] CDZDVDに代えて、あるいは加えて、 MO (Magneto— Optical disk)、メモリ カードなどの可搬性を有する記憶媒体を用いてもよい。 MOやメモリカードなどの可 搬性を有する記憶媒体を用いる場合、 MOやメモリカードなどの可搬性を有する記憶 媒体に対する情報の読み取り/書き込みの制御を行う専用のドライブ装置を別途設 ける。 [0077] Instead of or in addition to CDZDVD, MO (Magneto-Optical disk), memory A portable storage medium such as a card may be used. When a portable storage medium such as an MO or memory card is used, a dedicated drive device that controls the reading / writing of information to the portable storage medium such as an MO or memory card will be installed separately.
[0078] HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 516は、 HD (Hard Disk) 517に対する情報の読み 取り/書き込みの制御を行う。 HD517は、各種制御プログラムや各種情報をコンビ ユータに読み取り可能に記録する。実施例 1では、この発明を実現する楽曲支援プロ グラムが、 HD517に記録されているものとする。  An HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 516 controls reading / writing of information with respect to an HD (Hard Disk) 517. The HD517 records various control programs and various information so that they can be read by a computer. In the first embodiment, it is assumed that a music support program for realizing the present invention is recorded in HD517.
[0079] なお、この発明を実現する楽曲支援プログラムは、 HD517に記録されているもの に限らない。 HD517に代えて、 CDZDVDなどの可搬性を有するメディアに記憶さ れた楽曲支援プログラムを実行するようにしてもよレ、。 HD517は、 HDD516による 情報の書き込みを受け付けるとともに、書き込まれた情報を不揮発に記録する。  Note that the music support program for realizing the present invention is not limited to the one recorded in HD517. Instead of HD517, a music support program stored in a portable medium such as CDZDVD may be executed. The HD 517 accepts writing of information by the HDD 516 and records the written information in a nonvolatile manner.
[0080] HD517には、地図情報が記録されている。地図情報は、 CPU501によるルートの 探索やルート誘導に際して用いられる。地図情報は、建物、河川、地表面などの地 物(フィーチャ)をあらわす背景情報と、道路の形状をあらわす道路形状情報とを有し ており、ディスプレイ 506の表示画面において 2次元または 3次元に描画される。  [0080] Map information is recorded in HD517. Map information is used for route search and route guidance by CPU501. The map information includes background information that represents features (features) such as buildings, rivers, and the ground surface, and road shape information that represents the shape of the road, and can be displayed in two or three dimensions on the display screen of the display 506. Drawn.
[0081] 背景情報は、背景の形状をあらわす背景形状情報と、背景の種別をあらわす背景 種別情報とを有する。背景形状情報は、たとえば、地物の代表点、ポリライン、ポリゴ ン、地物の座標などを示す情報を含む。背景種別情報は、たとえば、地物の名称や 住所や電話番号などを示すテキスト情報、建物'河川などの地物の種別を示す種別 情報などを含む。 The background information includes background shape information representing the shape of the background and background type information representing the type of the background. The background shape information includes, for example, information indicating feature points, polylines, polygons, feature coordinates, and the like. The background type information includes, for example, text information indicating the name, address, telephone number, and the like of the feature, type information indicating the type of the feature such as a building “river”, and the like.
[0082] 道路形状情報は、複数のノードおよびリンクを有する道路ネットワークに関する情報 である。ノードは、三叉路 '十字路'五叉路など複数の道路が交差する交差点を示す 情報である。リンクは、ノード間を連結する道路を示す情報である。リンクには、曲線 道路の表現を可能とする形状補完点を有するものもある。道路形状情報は、交通条 件情報を有する。交通条件情報は、交差点の特徴、各リンクの長さ(距離)、車幅、進 行方向、通行禁止、道路種別などを示す情報である。  [0082] The road shape information is information relating to a road network having a plurality of nodes and links. The node is information indicating an intersection where a plurality of roads intersect, such as a three-way “crossroad” and a five-way. A link is information indicating a road connecting nodes. Some links have shape interpolation points that allow the expression of curved roads. Road shape information has traffic condition information. The traffic condition information is information indicating the characteristics of the intersection, the length (distance) of each link, vehicle width, traveling direction, traffic prohibition, road type, and the like.
[0083] 交差点の特徴としては、たとえば、三叉路や五叉路などの複雑な交差点、浅い角 度で道路が分岐する交差点、 目的地点周辺の交差点、高速道路の出入り口ゃジャ ンクシヨン、ルート逸脱率の高い交差点などが挙げられる。ルート逸脱率は、たとえば 、過去の走行履歴から算出することが可能である。道路種別としては、たとえば、高 速道路、有料道路、一般道路などが挙げられる。 [0083] The characteristics of the intersection include, for example, a complicated intersection such as a three-way or a five-way and a shallow corner. These include intersections where roads diverge at different degrees, intersections around destination points, highway entrances and junctions, and intersections with a high route departure rate. The route departure rate can be calculated from, for example, past travel history. Examples of road types include highway, toll road, and general road.
[0084] 本実施例では、地図情報を HD517に記録するようにした力 これに限るものでは なレ、。地図情報は、ナビゲーシヨン装置のハードウェアと一体に設けられているもの に限って記録されているものではなぐナビゲーシヨン装置の外部に設けられていて もよレ、。その場合、ナビゲーシヨン装置は、たとえば、通信 IZF514を通じて、ナビゲ ーシヨン装置の外部から地図情報を取得する。取得された地図情報は HD517に記 録してもよいし、 RAM503や CD/DVDなどに記憶してもよい。  [0084] In this embodiment, the power to record the map information on HD517 is not limited to this. The map information may be provided outside the navigation device, not the one recorded with the navigation device hardware. In this case, the navigation device acquires map information from the outside of the navigation device through communication IZF514, for example. The acquired map information may be recorded in HD517, or stored in RAM503 or CD / DVD.
[0085] HD517には、ルートの特徴に関する情報と楽曲コンテンツとを対応付けて記憶す る楽曲データベース(図示省略)が設けられている。ルートの特徴に関する情報とし ては、たとえば、ルート中の高低差(アップダウンの緩急や標高など)、カーブの有無 および緩急、道幅などの情報が挙げられる。また、ルートの特徴に関する情報として は、渋滞の発生頻度、緯度/経度などの情報も挙げられる。  [0085] HD 517 is provided with a music database (not shown) that stores information related to route characteristics and music content in association with each other. Information on route characteristics includes, for example, height differences in the route (such as ups and downs and altitudes), presence or absence of curves, and information such as roads. Information on the characteristics of the route includes information such as the frequency of traffic jams and latitude / longitude.
[0086] ルートの特徴に関する情報は、道路自体の情報に限るものではなレ、。ルートの特徴 に関する情報としては、他に、たとえば、ルートの経由地に関連する特徴に関する情 報が挙げられる。ルートの経由地に関連する特徴に関する情報としては、観光地で あるか否力 \大規模な商業都市であるか否力、ランドマークの有無などの情報が挙げ られる。  [0086] Information on the characteristics of the route is not limited to information on the road itself. As other information on the characteristics of the route, for example, information on the characteristics related to the waypoint of the route can be cited. Information on the characteristics related to the waypoints of the route includes information such as whether or not it is a tourist destination \ whether or not it is a large-scale commercial city and whether or not there is a landmark.
[0087] ルートの特徴に関する情報は、楽曲コンテンツにそれぞれ対応付けられている。楽 曲データベースにおいては、過去に楽曲コンテンツが決定された状況に関する情報 が対応付けられている。決定された状況に関する情報としては、たとえば、天気、時 亥 ijなどが挙げられる。  [0087] Information regarding the characteristics of the route is associated with each piece of music content. In the music database, information related to the situation in which music content has been determined in the past is associated. Examples of information on the determined situation include weather, time 時 ij, and the like.
[0088] カロえて、楽曲データベースにおいては、各楽曲コンテンツに、車内雰囲気に関する 情報が対応付けられている。車内雰囲気に関する情報としては、たとえば、ナビグー シヨン装置を搭載する車両の同乗者 (楽曲コンテンツの鑑賞対象者)の状態に関する が挙げられる。 [0089] 同乗者の状態に関する情報として、具体的には、たとえば、マイクを用いて集音し た周囲の環境音を解析することで、鑑賞対象者の状態を検出する。また、検出部 10 7は、たとえば、カメラを用いて撮影した周囲の映像を解析することで、鑑賞対象者の 状態を検出するようにしてもよい。 [0088] In the music database, information related to the in-vehicle atmosphere is associated with each music content. Examples of information related to the atmosphere in the vehicle include information related to the state of a passenger (a person who appreciates music content) of a vehicle equipped with a navigation device. [0089] Specifically, as the information on the passenger's state, for example, the state of the person to be viewed is detected by analyzing surrounding environmental sounds collected using a microphone. In addition, the detection unit 107 may detect the state of the person to be viewed by analyzing surrounding video captured using a camera, for example.
[0090] さらに、楽曲コンテンツには、当該楽曲コンテンツの一部であるサンプノレコンテンツ が対応付けられている。サンプルコンテンツは、楽曲コンテンツの内容を一部視聴す ることを可能にする視聴用のデータである。サンプルコンテンツは、たとえば、楽曲コ ンテンッの開始位置から所定サイズのデータを抽出することによって構成されていて もよレ、し、あら力、じめ設定された所定量のデータによって構成されてレ、てもよレ、。  [0090] Further, the music content is associated with a sample content that is a part of the music content. The sample content is data for viewing that allows a part of the music content to be viewed. For example, the sample content may be configured by extracting data of a predetermined size from the start position of the music content, and may be configured by a predetermined amount of data set in advance. Anyway.
[0091] 図 6は、実施例 1におけるナビゲーシヨン装置の処理手順を示すフローチャートであ る。図 6に示す処理は、まず、ルート探索が指示されたか否力 ^判定する (ステップ S 601)。ルート探索が指示されていないと判定した場合には(ステップ S601 : No)、そ のまま待機する。  FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the navigation device according to the first embodiment. The process shown in FIG. 6 first determines whether or not a route search has been instructed (step S601). If it is determined that route search is not instructed (step S601: No), the process waits as it is.
[0092] ルート探索が指示されたと判定した場合には (ステップ S601: Yes)、 目的地点に 関する情報が設定されているか否かを判定する(ステップ S602)。図 6においては、 ステップ S602の処理として、「目的地点が設定されてレ、るか?」と記載されてレ、る。  If it is determined that a route search has been instructed (step S601: Yes), it is determined whether information regarding the destination point is set (step S602). In FIG. 6, as the processing of step S602, “Does the destination point be set?” Is entered.
[0093] 目的地点に関する情報が設定されていないと判定した場合には (ステップ S602 : N o)、 目的地点の設定を要求する情報を報知する (ステップ S603)。 目的地点の設定 を要求する情報は、 目的地点の設定を要求する画面をディスプレイ 506に表示して もよレ、し、 目的地点の設定を要求する音声をスピーカー 509から出力しても、画面表 示および音声出力の両方を用いてもよい。  When it is determined that the information regarding the destination point is not set (step S602: No), information requesting the setting of the destination point is notified (step S603). The information for requesting the setting of the destination point may be displayed on the display 506 with the screen requesting the setting of the destination point, and even if the audio requesting the setting of the destination point is output from the speaker 509, the screen table Both display and audio output may be used.
[0094] そして、 目的地点の設定を要求する情報を報知してから所定時間が経過したか否 かを判定する(ステップ S604)。所定時間が経過してレ、ないと判定した場合には (ス テツプ S604 : No)、ステップ S602に進む。所定時間が経過したと判定した場合には (ステップ S604 : Yes)、そのまま処理を終了する。  [0094] Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the information requesting the setting of the destination point was notified (step S604). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S604: No), the process proceeds to step S602. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S604: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.
[0095] 目的地点に関する情報が設定されていると判定した場合には (ステップ S602 : Yes )、現在地点に関する情報と目的地点に関する情報とに基づいて、現在地点から目 的地点までのルート探索を行う(ステップ S605)。ステップ S605においては、現在地 点から目的地点までのルートに限るものではなぐ任意に設定された地点から目的地 点までのルートを探索するようにしてもよい。実施例 1では、ルート探索以降、探索さ れたルートにしたがって任意のタイミングで移動を開始するものとし、移動の開始に 伴って、ステップ S605において探索されたルートにしたがったルート誘導を開始する [0095] If it is determined that the information on the destination point is set (step S602: Yes), the route search from the current point to the target point is performed based on the information on the current point and the information on the destination point. Perform (step S605). In step S605, your current location The route from the point to the destination point may be searched instead of being limited to the route from the point to the destination point. In the first embodiment, after the route search, the movement is started at an arbitrary timing according to the searched route, and the route guidance according to the route searched in Step S605 is started with the start of the movement.
[0096] つぎに、探索されたルートに基づいて、当該ルートの特徴に関する情報を抽出する [0096] Next, based on the searched route, information on the feature of the route is extracted.
(ステップ S606)。ステップ S606においては、たとえば、探索されたルートに、海岸 沿いを経由する部分がある場合に、海岸沿い、海、水などを当該ルートの特徴部分と して抽出する。  (Step S606). In step S606, for example, when the searched route includes a portion that passes along the coast, the coast, sea, water, and the like are extracted as characteristic portions of the route.
[0097] また、ナビゲーシヨン装置を搭載する車両の運転者および同乗者 (以降、同乗者と いう)の状態を検出する (ステップ S607)。ルートの特徴に関する情報と同乗者の状 態に関する情報に基づいて楽曲データベースを検索し (ステップ S608)、該当する 楽曲コンテンツがあるか否かを判定する(ステップ S609)。該当する楽曲コンテンツ がないと判定した場合には(ステップ S609: No)、そのまま処理を終了する。  [0097] Further, the state of the driver and passengers (hereinafter referred to as passengers) of the vehicle equipped with the navigation device is detected (step S607). The music database is searched based on the information on the route characteristics and the passenger's state (step S608), and it is determined whether or not there is corresponding music content (step S609). If it is determined that there is no corresponding music content (step S609: No), the process is terminated as it is.
[0098] ステップ S609においては、たとえば、探索されたルートにおける海岸沿い部分が、 当該ルートの特徴部分として抽出された場合、海から連想される(あるいは海を連想 させる)楽曲コンテンツを、該当する楽曲コンテンツとして決定する。  [0098] In step S609, for example, when a coastal part of the searched route is extracted as a characteristic part of the route, the music content associated with the sea (or reminiscent of the sea) is displayed as the corresponding music. Determine as content.
[0099] 該当する楽曲コンテンツがあると判定した場合には(ステップ S609 : Yes)、サンプ ルコンテンツを取得するか否かを判定する(ステップ S610)。ステップ S610において は、サンプルコンテンツを取得するか否かをあらかじめ設定しておいてもよいし、適宜 設定するようにしてもよレ、。サンプノレコンテンツを取得しないと判定した場合には (ス テツプ S610 : No)、ステップ S614に進む。  If it is determined that the corresponding music content exists (step S609: Yes), it is determined whether or not sample content is to be acquired (step S610). In step S610, whether or not to acquire sample content may be set in advance or may be set as appropriate. If it is determined that the sample content is not acquired (step S610: No), the process proceeds to step S614.
[0100] サンプルコンテンツを取得すると判定した場合には(ステップ S610 : Yes)、サンプ ルコンテンツを取得し (ステップ S611)、取得したサンプルコンテンツを再生するか否 かを判定する(ステップ S612)。ステップ S612においては、取得したサンプルコンテ ンッを再生するか否かをあらカ^め設定しておいてもよいし、サンプルコンテンツを取 得する毎に適宜設定するようにしてもょレ、。  [0100] When it is determined that the sample content is acquired (step S610: Yes), the sample content is acquired (step S611), and it is determined whether or not the acquired sample content is played back (step S612). In step S612, whether or not to play the acquired sample content may be set in advance, or may be set appropriately each time sample content is acquired.
[0101] 取得したサンプルコンテンツを再生しないと判定した場合には(ステップ S612 : No )、ステップ S614に進む。サンプルコンテンツを再生すると判定した場合には (ステツ プ S612: Yes)、取得したサンプルコンテンツを再生する(ステップ S613)。 [0101] If it is determined not to play the acquired sample content (step S612: No ), Go to step S614. If it is determined that sample content is to be played back (step S612: Yes), the acquired sample content is played back (step S613).
[0102] つづいて、楽曲コンテンツを取得するか否かを判定する(ステップ S614)。ステップ S614においては、ステップ S610において取得するか否かを判定したサンプルコン テンッを含む楽曲コンテンツに関して、取得するか否かを判定する。楽曲コンテンツ を取得しないと判定した場合には (ステップ S614: No)、そのまま処理を終了する。  [0102] Next, it is determined whether or not to acquire music content (step S614). In step S614, it is determined whether or not the music content including the sample content determined in step S610 is acquired. If it is determined that the music content is not acquired (step S614: No), the process is terminated.
[0103] 楽曲コンテンツを取得すると判定した場合には (ステップ S614 : Yes)、対象となる 楽曲コンテンツを取得する(ステップ S615)。なお、図 6においては、ステップ S615 の処理として「楽曲コンテンツ取得」と記載されている。その後、取得した楽曲コンテ ンッを再生するタイミングであると判定するまで待機する(ステップ 616 : No)。  [0103] If it is determined that the music content is to be acquired (step S614: Yes), the target music content is acquired (step S615). In FIG. 6, “song content acquisition” is described as the process of step S615. After that, it waits until it is determined that it is time to play the acquired music content (step 616: No).
[0104] たとえば、探索されたルートにおける海岸沿い部分が、当該ルートの特徴部分とし て抽出され、海から連想される(あるいは海を連想させる)楽曲コンテンツが決定され てレ、る場合、ナビゲーシヨン装置を搭載する車両が海岸沿レ、およびその近傍を通行 するタイミングを再生タイミングであると判定する。  [0104] For example, when a coastal part of a searched route is extracted as a characteristic part of the route and music content associated with the sea (or reminiscent of the sea) is determined, navigation is performed. The timing when the vehicle carrying the device passes along the coast and in the vicinity thereof is determined as the regeneration timing.
[0105] 取得した楽曲コンテンツを再生するタイミングであると判定した場合 (ステップ 616: Yes)、取得した楽曲コンテンツを再生する (ステップ S617)。その後、 目的地点に到 着したか否かを判定する (ステップ S618)。 目的地点に到着したと判定した場合には (ステップ S618 : Yes)、そのまま処理を終了する。併せて、ルート誘導を終了する。  When it is determined that it is time to reproduce the acquired music content (step 616: Yes), the acquired music content is reproduced (step S617). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the destination point has been reached (step S618). If it is determined that the destination has been reached (step S618: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. At the same time, the route guidance is terminated.
[0106] 目的地点に到着していないと判定した場合には (ステップ S618 : No)、他に楽曲コ ンテンッがあるか否かを判定する(ステップ S619)。他に楽曲コンテンツがあると判定 した場合には(ステップ 619 : Yes)、ステップ S616に進む。他に楽曲コンテンツがな レ、と判定した場合には (ステップ 619: No)、そのまま処理を終了する。  If it is determined that the destination has not been reached (step S618: No), it is determined whether there is any other music content (step S619). If it is determined that there is another music content (step 619: Yes), the process proceeds to step S616. If it is determined that there is no other music content (step 619: No), the process is terminated.
[0107] 以上説明したように、実施例 1におけるナビゲーシヨン装置によれば、 目的地点まで のルートの特徴に関する情報に基づいて、当該特徴に関する情報に関連付けられた 楽曲コンテンツが出力される。したがって、 目的地点までのルートから連想される楽 曲を、当該ルートが探索された段階で決定することができる。これによつて、 目的地点 までのルートから連想される楽曲を、ユーザの作業を介することなぐ再生することが でき、エンターテイメント性の向上を図ることができる。 [0108] また、実施例 1におけるナビゲーシヨン装置によれば、抽出された特徴部分のルー ト上における位置に基づいて算出された出力タイミングにしたがって楽曲コンテンツ が出力される。したがって、 目的地点までのルートから連想される楽曲を、当該ルート において特徴部分を通行するタイミングに応じて出力することができる。 [0107] As described above, according to the navigation device in the first embodiment, based on the information on the feature of the route to the destination point, the music content associated with the information on the feature is output. Therefore, the music associated with the route to the destination point can be determined when the route is searched. As a result, the music associated with the route to the destination point can be played back without the user's work, and entertainment can be improved. [0108] Also, according to the navigation device in the first embodiment, the music content is output according to the output timing calculated based on the position of the extracted feature portion on the route. Therefore, the music associated with the route to the destination point can be output according to the timing of passing the characteristic part in the route.
[0109] ところで、実施例 1における楽曲支援装置においては、決定された楽曲コンテンツ の一部であるサンプノレコンテンツを取得した後に、当該サンプノレコンテンツを含む楽 曲コンテンツを出力するか否力、を判別し、出力すると判別された楽曲コンテンツが出 力される。したがって、たとえば、ユーザのイメージにそぐわない楽曲コンテンツの出 力を防止したり、過剰な楽曲コンテンツの出力を防止したりすることができる。  By the way, in the music support apparatus according to the first embodiment, after acquiring the sample content that is a part of the determined music content, whether or not to output the music content including the sample content is determined. When it is determined and output, the determined music content is output. Therefore, for example, output of music content that does not match the user's image can be prevented, or output of excessive music content can be prevented.
[0110] 実施例 1における楽曲支援装置において、ルートの形状に関連する特徴に関する 情報を抽出した場合、通行するルートの形状から連想される楽曲が出力される。これ により、たとえば、カーブが連続する峠道や起伏の激しい林道などを通行する場合な ど、ユーザ(特に運転者)が楽曲演奏のための操作を行うには相応しくない状況にあ つても、 目的地点までのルートから連想される楽曲を、ユーザの作業を介することなく 、出力することができる。  [0110] In the music support apparatus according to the first embodiment, when information related to the feature related to the shape of the route is extracted, the music associated with the shape of the route that travels is output. As a result, even if the user (especially the driver) is not suitable for performing music playing operations, such as when going through a path with continuous curves or a forest road with undulations, The music associated with the route to the point can be output without the user's work.
[0111] 同様に、実施例 1における楽曲支援装置において、ルートの経由地に関連する特 徴に関する情報を抽出した場合、通行するルートの経由地から連想される楽曲が出 力される。これにより、たとえば、ユーザが経由地に関して知識がない場合にも、 目的 地点までのルートから連想される楽曲を、ユーザの作業を介することなぐ出力するこ とができる。  [0111] Similarly, in the music support apparatus according to the first embodiment, when information related to the feature related to the route via point is extracted, the music associated with the route route along which the route passes is output. Thereby, for example, even when the user has no knowledge about the waypoint, the music associated with the route to the destination can be output without going through the user's work.
[0112] さらに、実施例 1における楽曲支援装置においては、過去の鑑賞履歴に基づいて 楽曲コンテンツが決定される。これにより、通行するルートから連想されるとともにユー ザの好みに適した楽曲を出力することができる。  Furthermore, in the music support apparatus according to the first embodiment, the music content is determined based on the past appreciation history. As a result, it is possible to output music that is associated with the route to be traveled and that is suitable for the user's preference.
[0113] カロえて、楽曲コンテンツの鑑賞対象者の状態を検出し、検出結果に基づいて、鑑 賞対象者の状態に応じた楽曲コンテンツが決定される。これにより、通行するルート および鑑賞対象者の状態に適した楽曲を出力することができる。  [0113] The state of the appreciator of the music content is detected, and the music content corresponding to the state of the appraisal target is determined based on the detection result. As a result, it is possible to output music suitable for the route to be traveled and the state of the audience.
[0114] ここで、具体例を示すと、たとえば、遊園地などのレジャー施設付近を通行する場 合には、アップテンポの軽快な楽曲が演奏されることで、楽しい雰囲気を演出するこ とが考えられる。し力しながら、同様の地点を通行する際にも、帰宅するために通行し ており、かつ、車内では子供が眠っているような状況では、アップテンポの軽快な楽 曲が演奏されてしまうと子供が起きてしまったり、あるいはその遊園地へ寄り道をした レ、と希望するような事態の発生が懸念される。これに対し、通行するルートのみならず 鑑賞対象者の状態も考慮した楽曲を出力することで、よりエンターテイメント性の向上 を図ることができる。 [0114] Here, as a specific example, for example, when traveling near a leisure facility such as an amusement park, a light up-tempo musical piece is played to create a pleasant atmosphere. You could think so. However, when going through the same point, if you are going to go home and your child is sleeping in the car, a light uptempo music will be played. There is a concern that the child may wake up, or that he / she has departed to the amusement park. On the other hand, it is possible to further improve the entertainment properties by outputting music that takes into consideration not only the route to be taken but also the state of the audience.
[0115] なお、実施例 1においては、図 6のステップ S609における判定に際して、通信 iZF 514を介して取得された渋滞情報をカ卩味してもよい。具体的に、たとえば、渋滞部分 を通行する際には、リラックス '鎮静効果を期待できる楽曲コンテンツを、該当する楽 曲コンテンツとして判定してもよレ、。 実施例 2  [0115] In the first embodiment, the traffic jam information acquired via the communication iZF 514 may be used in the determination in step S609 of FIG. Specifically, for example, when passing through a congested part, music content that can be expected to have a relaxed and sedative effect may be determined as the corresponding music content. Example 2
[0116] 以下に添付図面を参照して、この発明にかかる楽曲支援装置、楽曲支援方法、楽 曲支援プログラム、および記録媒体の好適な実施例 2を詳細に説明する。実施例 2 におレ、ては、サーバーおよびナビゲーシヨン装置によって構成される通信ナビゲーシ ヨンシステムへの適用例を示す。  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment 2 of a music support apparatus, a music support method, a music support program, and a recording medium according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example 2 shows an example of application to a communication navigation system composed of a server and a navigation device.
[0117] 図 7は、実施例 2における通信ナビゲーシヨンシステムの概略構成を示すブロック図 である。通信ナビゲーシヨンシステムは、サーバー 701と、複数台のナビゲーシヨン装 置 702と、力 構成されている。サーバー 701と各ナビゲーシヨン装置 702とは、公衆 回線網などによって実現されるネットワーク 703を介して、相互通信可能に設けられ ている。通信ナビゲーシヨンシステムにおいては、各ナビゲーシヨン装置 702同士が 相互通信可能な構成であってもよい。  FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the communication navigation system according to the second embodiment. The communication navigation system consists of a server 701 and a plurality of navigation devices 702. The server 701 and each navigation device 702 are provided so that they can communicate with each other via a network 703 realized by a public network or the like. The communication navigation system may be configured such that the navigation devices 702 can communicate with each other.
[0118] (サーバーのハードウェア構成)  [0118] (Server hardware configuration)
図 8は、実施例 2におけるサーバーのハードウェア構成の一例を示すブロック図で ある。サーノ 一 701は、 CPU801と、 ROM802と、 RAM803と、通信 I/F804と、 HDD405と、 HD806と、を含む構成となってレ、る。 CPU801, ROM802および RA M803によって、マイクロコンピュータが構成されている。  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a server according to the second embodiment. The Sanoichi 701 includes a CPU 801, a ROM 802, a RAM 803, a communication I / F 804, an HDD 405, and an HD 806. A microcomputer is constituted by the CPU 801, the ROM 802, and the RA M803.
[0119] CPU801は、 ROM802などに記憶された各種制御プログラムを実行し、サーバー  [0119] The CPU 801 executes various control programs stored in the ROM 802, etc.
701全体を制御する。 RAM803は、各種制御プログラムの実行に際して CPU801 のワークエリアとして機能する。 CPU801は、たとえば、現在地点に関する情報、 目 的地点に関する情報、地図情報などに基づいて、現在地点から目的地点までの最 適な案内ルートを算出する。 CPU801によって、現在地点から目的地点までの最適 なルートの算出が行われることをルートの探索として説明する。 Control the entire 701. The RAM 803 is a CPU 801 for executing various control programs. Functions as a work area. For example, the CPU 801 calculates an optimal guide route from the current location to the destination location based on information on the current location, information on the target location, map information, and the like. It will be explained as a route search that the CPU 801 calculates the optimum route from the current location to the destination location.
[0120] CPU801によって探索される案内ルートには、ルート誘導の開始以前に探索され た案内ルートに加え、ルート誘導中などに再探索された案内ルートも含む。現在地点 および目的地点に関する情報は、ルート探索の要求元であるナビゲーシヨン装置か ら出力される情報に基づいて取得することができる。また、 CPU801は、 ROM802 などに記憶された各種制御プログラムを実行することにより、たとえば、後述する楽曲 支援を実現する。 [0120] The guide route searched by the CPU 801 includes a guide route re-searched during route guidance in addition to the guide route searched before the start of route guidance. Information on the current location and the destination location can be acquired based on information output from the navigation device that is the route search request source. Further, the CPU 801 realizes music support described later, for example, by executing various control programs stored in the ROM 802 or the like.
[0121] 通信 I/F804は、ナビゲーシヨン装置 702との間における通信を制御する。通信 I /F804は、渋滞や交通規制などの交通情報を、定期的(不定期でも可)に受信して もよレヽ。通信 I/F804による交通情報の受信は、 VICS (Vehicle Information an d Communication System)センターから交通情報が配信されたタイミングで行 つてもよいし、 VICSセンターに対し定期的に交通情報を要求することで行ってもよい 。さらに、通信 I/F804は、受信した交通情報を、各ナビゲーシヨン装置 702に配信 してもよレ、。通信 I/F804によって受信された交通情報は、たとえば、 ROM802や HD806などに一時的に記憶してもよい。  Communication I / F 804 controls communication with navigation device 702. Communication I / F804 may receive traffic information such as traffic jams and traffic regulations on a regular basis (even if irregular). Reception of traffic information by communication I / F804 may be performed at the timing when the traffic information is distributed from the VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System) center, or by periodically requesting traffic information from the VICS center. You may go. Further, the communication I / F 804 may distribute the received traffic information to each navigation device 702. The traffic information received by the communication I / F 804 may be temporarily stored in the ROM 802 or HD 806, for example.
[0122] 通信 I/F804は、たとえば、 FMチューナー、 VICS/ビーコンレシーバーおよびそ の他の通信機器によって実現することが可能である。受信された交通情報は、たとえ ば、ルートの探索 (再探索を含む)に際して用いられ、渋滞箇所や時間規制箇所を回 避するルートの探索に供される。  [0122] The communication I / F 804 can be realized by, for example, an FM tuner, a VICS / beacon receiver, and other communication devices. The received traffic information is used, for example, when searching for routes (including re-searching), and is used for searching routes that avoid traffic congestion points and time restriction points.
[0123] HDD805は、 HD806に対する情報の読み取り/書き込みの制御を行う。 HD806 は、各種制御プログラムや各種情報をコンピュータに読み取り可能に記録する。本実 施例では、この発明を実現する楽曲支援プログラムが、 HD806に記録されているも のとする。この発明を実現する楽曲支援プログラムは、 HD806に記録されているもの に限らない。 HD806に代えて、 CDZDVDなどの可搬性を有するメディアに記憶さ れた楽曲支援プログラムを実行するようにしてもよレ、。 HD806は、 HDD805による 情報の書き込みを受け付けるとともに、書き込まれた情報を不揮発に記録する。 [0123] The HDD 805 controls reading / writing of information with respect to the HD 806. The HD806 records various control programs and various information in a computer readable manner. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a music support program for realizing the present invention is recorded on the HD806. The music support program for realizing the present invention is not limited to the one recorded on the HD806. Instead of HD806, a music support program stored in a portable medium such as CDZDVD may be executed. HD806 is based on HDD805 The writing of information is accepted and the written information is recorded in a nonvolatile manner.
[0124] HD806には、楽曲データベースおよび地図情報が記録されている。実施例 2では 、楽曲データベースおよび地図情報を、ともに HD806に記録するようにした力 これ に限るものではない。複数の記憶装置を用いて、楽曲データベースと地図情報とを 別の記憶装置に記録してもよい。 HD806に記録された地図情報は、通信 IZF804 を介して、ナビゲーシヨン装置 702に提供される。  [0124] A music database and map information are recorded in HD806. In Example 2, the power to record both the music database and the map information on the HD806 is not limited to this. A music database and map information may be recorded in separate storage devices using a plurality of storage devices. The map information recorded on the HD 806 is provided to the navigation device 702 via the communication IZF 804.
[0125] (通信ナビゲーシヨンシステムの処理手順)  [0125] (Processing procedure of the communication navigation system)
つぎに、通信ナビゲーシヨンシステムの処理手順について説明する。通信ナビグー シヨンシステムの処理は、ナビゲーシヨン装置 702の処理およびサーバー 701の処理 によって実現される。以下に、それぞれの処理について説明する。  Next, a processing procedure of the communication navigation system will be described. The processing of the communication navigation system is realized by the processing of the navigation device 702 and the processing of the server 701. Each process will be described below.
[0126] (ナビゲーシヨン装置の処理手順)  [0126] (Processing procedure of navigation device)
図 9は、実施例 2におけるナビゲーシヨン装置の処理手順を示すフローチャートであ る。図 9に示す処理は、まず、ルート探索が指示されたか否かを判定する (ステップ S 901)。ルート探索の指示は、たとえば、ユーザによって操作キーが操作されることに よって行われる。ルート探索が指示されていないと判定した場合には (ステップ S901 : No)、そのまま待機する。  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the navigation device according to the second embodiment. The process shown in FIG. 9 first determines whether or not a route search is instructed (step S901). The route search instruction is performed, for example, when the operation key is operated by the user. If it is determined that route search is not instructed (step S901: No), the process waits as it is.
[0127] ルート探索が指示されたと判定した場合には (ステップ S901: Yes)、 目的地点が 設定されているか否かを判定する(ステップ S902)。図 9においては、ステップ S902 の処理として「目的地点が設定されているか?」と記載されている。  [0127] If it is determined that the route search is instructed (step S901: Yes), it is determined whether or not a destination point is set (step S902). In FIG. 9, “is the destination point set?” Is described as the process of step S902.
[0128] 目的地点に関する情報が設定されていないと判定した場合には (ステップ S902 : N o)、 目的地点の設定を要求する情報を報知する (ステップ S903)。そして、 目的地点 の設定を要求する情報を報知して力も所定時間が経過したか否かを判定する (ステ ップ S904)。所定時間が経過していないと判定した場合には(ステップ S904 : No)、 ステップ S902に進む。所定時間が経過したと判定した場合には (ステップ S904 : Ye s)、そのまま処理を終了する。  If it is determined that the information regarding the destination point is not set (step S902: No), information requesting the setting of the destination point is notified (step S903). Then, the information requesting the setting of the destination point is notified to determine whether or not the predetermined time has passed for the force (step S904). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S904: No), the process proceeds to step S902. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S904: Yes), the processing is terminated as it is.
[0129] 目的地点に関する情報が設定されていると判定した場合には (ステップ S902 : Yes )、サーバー 701に対してルート探索要求情報を出力する(ステップ S905)。図 9に おいては、ステップ S905の処理として「ルート探索要求出力」と記載されている。ステ ップ S905においては、現在地点に関する情報、 目的地点に関する情報、および、こ れらの情報に基づいて現在地点から目的地点までのルート探索を要求する旨のコマ ンドを組み合わせたルート探索要求情報を出力する。 If it is determined that information regarding the destination point is set (step S902: Yes), route search request information is output to the server 701 (step S905). In FIG. 9, “route search request output” is described as the process of step S905. Ste In S905, route search request information that combines information on the current location, information on the destination, and a command that requests a route search from the current location to the destination based on these information is obtained. Output.
[0130] ルート探索要求情報に応じてサーバー 701から出力された探索ルート情報を取得 したか否力 ^判定する (ステップ S906)。探索ルート情報を取得してレ、ないと判定し た場合には (ステップ S906 : No)、ルート探索要求情報を出力してから所定時間が 経過したか否かを判定する(ステップ S907)。所定時間が経過していないと判定した 場合には (ステップ S907 : No)、ステップ S906に進む。所定時間が経過したと判定 した場合には(ステップ S907: Yes)、ステップ S913に進む。  [0130] It is determined whether or not the search route information output from the server 701 has been acquired according to the route search request information (step S906). If it is determined that the search route information has been acquired and there is no response (step S906: No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the route search request information was output (step S907). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S907: No), the process proceeds to step S906. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S907: Yes), the process proceeds to step S913.
[0131] 探索ルート情報を取得したと判定した場合には (ステップ S906 : Yes)、取得した探 索ルート情報に基づいて、当該ルートの特徴に関する情報を抽出する (ステップ S90 8)。また、ナビゲーシヨン装置 702を搭載する車両の同乗者の状態を検出する(ステ ップ S909)。  [0131] If it is determined that the search route information has been acquired (step S906: Yes), information on the characteristics of the route is extracted based on the acquired search route information (step S908). Further, the state of the passenger in the vehicle equipped with the navigation device 702 is detected (step S909).
[0132] つぎに、楽曲コンテンツ決定要求情報を出力する(ステップ S910)。ステップ S910 においては、取得した探索ルート情報、ルートの特徴に関する情報、同乗者の状態 に関する情報、および、これらの情報に基づいて楽曲コンテンツの決定を要求する 旨のコマンドを組み合わせた楽曲コンテンツ決定要求情報を出力する。図 9において 、ステップ S910の処理は「楽曲コンテンツ決定要求出力」と記載されている。  Next, music content determination request information is output (step S910). In step S910, the music content determination request information that combines the acquired search route information, information about the characteristics of the route, information about the passenger's state, and a command to request the determination of music content based on these information. Is output. In FIG. 9, the process of step S910 is described as “music content determination request output”.
[0133] そして、楽曲コンテンツ決定要求情報に応じてサーバー 701から出力された楽曲コ ンテンッ決定応答を取得 (受信)したか否かを判定する(ステップ S911)。楽曲コンテ ンッ決定応答を取得 (受信)してレ、なレ、と判定した場合には (ステップ S911: No)、楽 曲コンテンツ決定要求情報を出力してから所定時間が経過したか否力、を判定する( ステップ S 912)。  Then, it is determined whether or not the music content determination response output from the server 701 is acquired (received) according to the music content determination request information (step S911). If a song content determination response is obtained (received) and determined to be unsatisfactory (step S911: No), whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the music content determination request information was output, (Step S912).
[0134] 所定時間が経過していないと判定した場合には (ステップ S912 : No)、ステップ S9 11に進む。所定時間が経過したと判定した場合には(ステップ S912 : Yes)、サーバ 一 701との間での通信エラーが発生した旨を報知する通信エラー画面を表示させ( ステップ S913)、処理を終了する。図 9においては、ステップ S913の処理として「通 信エラー画面表示」と記載されている。通信エラーが発生した旨の報知は、画面表示 のみであっても、音声報知のみであっても、両方を用いてもよい。 When it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S912: No), the process proceeds to step S911. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S912: Yes), a communication error screen is displayed to notify that a communication error has occurred with the server 701 (step S913), and the process is terminated. . In FIG. 9, “communication error screen display” is described as the processing of step S913. A notification that a communication error has occurred is displayed on the screen. Both, only voice notification, or both.
[0135] 楽曲コンテンツ決定応答情報を取得 (受信)したと判定した場合には (ステップ S91 1 : Yes)、取得 (受信)した楽曲コンテンツ決定応答情報に基づいて、該当する楽曲 コンテンツがあるか否かを判定する(ステップ S914)。ここで、楽曲コンテンツ決定応 答情報には、楽曲コンテンツ決定要求情報における条件に該当する楽曲コンテンツ の有無を示す情報が含まれてレ、るものとする。  [0135] If it is determined that the music content determination response information has been acquired (received) (step S91 1: Yes), whether there is corresponding music content based on the acquired (received) music content determination response information Is determined (step S914). Here, the music content determination response information includes information indicating the presence or absence of music content that satisfies the conditions in the music content determination request information.
[0136] 該当する楽曲コンテンツがあると判定した場合には(ステップ S914 : Yes)、サンプ ルコンテンツを取得するか否かを判定する(ステップ S915)。ステップ S915において は、サンプルコンテンツを取得するか否かをあらかじめ設定しておいてもよいし、適宜 設定するようにしてもよレ、。サンプノレコンテンツを取得しないと判定した場合には (ス テツプ S915 : No)、ステップ S919に進む。  [0136] If it is determined that the corresponding music content exists (step S914: Yes), it is determined whether or not the sample content is acquired (step S915). In step S915, whether or not to acquire sample content may be set in advance, or may be set as appropriate. If it is determined not to acquire the sample content (step S915: No), the process proceeds to step S919.
[0137] サンプルコンテンツを取得すると判定した場合には(ステップ S915 : Yes)、サンプ ルコンテンツを取得し (ステップ S916)、取得したサンプルコンテンツを再生するか否 力を判定する(ステップ S917)。ステップ S916においては、必要に応じてサーバー 7 01との間で通信を行い、サンプルコンテンツを取得する。また、ステップ S917におい ては、取得したサンプノレコンテンツを再生するか否かをあら力じめ設定してぉレ、ても ょレ、し、サンプルコンテンツを取得する毎に適宜設定するようにしてもょレ、。  [0137] If it is determined that the sample content is to be acquired (step S915: Yes), the sample content is acquired (step S916), and whether or not the acquired sample content is to be played is determined (step S917). In step S916, communication is performed with server 7001 as necessary to obtain sample content. Also, in step S917, whether or not to play the acquired sample content is preliminarily set and set appropriately each time sample content is acquired. Gore.
[0138] 取得したサンプルコンテンッを再生しなレヽと判定した場合には (ステップ S 917: No )、ステップ S919に進む。サンプルコンテンツを再生すると判定した場合には (ステツ プ S917: Yes)、取得したサンプルコンテンツを再生する(ステップ S918)。  If it is determined that the acquired sample content is not to be played back (step S 917: No), the process proceeds to step S919. If it is determined that sample content is to be played back (step S917: Yes), the acquired sample content is played back (step S918).
[0139] つづいて、楽曲コンテンツを取得するか否かを判定する(ステップ S919)。ステップ S919においては、ステップ S915において取得するか否かを判定したサンプルコン テンッを含む楽曲コンテンツに関して、取得するか否かを判定する。楽曲コンテンツ を取得しないと判定した場合には (ステップ S919: No)、そのまま処理を終了する。  [0139] Next, it is determined whether or not to acquire music content (step S919). In step S919, it is determined whether or not the music content including the sample content determined in step S915 is acquired. If it is determined that the music content is not acquired (step S919: No), the process ends.
[0140] 楽曲コンテンツを取得すると判定した場合には (ステップ S919 : Yes)、対象となる 楽曲コンテンツを取得する(ステップ S920)。なお、図 9においては、ステップ S920 の処理として「楽曲コンテンツ取得」と記載されている。ステップ S920においては、楽 曲コンテンツの取得に対する課金を行ってもよい。その後、取得した楽曲コンテンツ を再生するタイミングであると判断するまで待機する(ステップ 921: No)。 [0140] If it is determined that the music content is to be acquired (step S919: Yes), the target music content is acquired (step S920). In FIG. 9, “song content acquisition” is described as the process of step S920. In step S920, the user may be charged for the music content acquisition. After that, the acquired music content Wait until it is determined that it is time to play (step 921: No).
[0141] 取得した楽曲コンテンツを再生するタイミングであると判定した場合 (ステップ 921: Yes)、取得した楽曲コンテンツを再生する (ステップ S922)。その後、 目的地点に到 着したか否力 ^判定する (ステップ S923)。 目的地点に到着していないと判定した場 合には (ステップ S923: No)、他に楽曲コンテンツがあるか否かを判定する(ステップ S924)。 目的地点に到着したと判定した場合には(ステップ S923 : Yes)、そのまま 処理を終了する。 [0141] When it is determined that it is time to reproduce the acquired music content (step 921: Yes), the acquired music content is reproduced (step S922). Thereafter, it is judged whether or not the destination point has been reached (step S923). If it is determined that the destination has not been reached (step S923: No), it is determined whether there is any other music content (step S924). If it is determined that the destination has been reached (step S923: Yes), the process is terminated.
[0142] 他に楽曲コンテンツがあると判定した場合には (ステップ 924 : Yes)、ステップ S92 1に進む。他に楽曲コンテンツがないと判定した場合には (ステップ 924 : No)、その まま処理を終了する。  [0142] If it is determined that there is another music content (step 924: Yes), the process proceeds to step S921. If it is determined that there is no other music content (step 924: No), the process ends.
[0143] (サーバーの処理手順)  [0143] (Server processing procedure)
図 10は、実施例 2におけるサーバーの処理手順を示すフローチャートである。図 1 0に示す処理は、まず、ナビゲーシヨン装置 702から出力された、ルート探索要求情 報を受信したか否かを判定する(ステップ S 1001)。図 10において、ステップ S 1001 の処理は「ルート探索要求を受信したか?」と記載されている。ルート探索要求情報 を受信していないと判定した場合には(ステップ S1001 : No)、ステップ S1004に進 む。  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the server in the second embodiment. The process shown in FIG. 10 first determines whether route search request information output from the navigation device 702 has been received (step S 1001). In FIG. 10, the processing of step S 1001 is described as “Did you receive a route search request?”. If it is determined that route search request information has not been received (step S1001: No), the process proceeds to step S1004.
[0144] ルート探索要求情報を受信したと判定した場合には (ステップ S1001: Yes)、受信 したルート探索情報に基づいて、ナビゲーシヨン装置 702を搭載する移動体の現在 地点から目的地点へ至るルートを探索する(ステップ S1002)。探索したルートに関 する探索ルート情報を、ルート探索要求情報の送信元に対して送信 (配信)する (ス テツプ S 1003)。  [0144] If it is determined that the route search request information has been received (step S1001: Yes), the route from the current location of the mobile unit equipped with the navigation device 702 to the destination location based on the received route search information. Is searched (step S1002). Search route information related to the searched route is transmitted (distributed) to the transmission source of the route search request information (step S 1003).
[0145] つぎに、楽曲コンテンツ決定要求情報を受信したか否力、を判定する(ステップ S10 04)。図 10においては、ステップ S1004の処理として「楽曲コンテンツ決定要求を受 信したか?」と記載されている。楽曲コンテンツ決定要求情報を受信していないと判 定した場合には(ステップ S1004 : No)、ステップ S1007へ進む。  Next, it is determined whether or not the music content determination request information has been received (step S 1004). In FIG. 10, “has received a music content determination request?” Is described as the processing of step S1004. If it is determined that the music content determination request information has not been received (step S1004: No), the process proceeds to step S1007.
[0146] 楽曲コンテンツ決定要求情報を受信したと判定した場合には (ステップ S1004 : Ye s)、取得した楽曲コンテンツ決定要求情報に含まれる、探索ルート情報、ルートの特 徴に関する情報、同乗者の状態に関する情報に基づいて楽曲データベースを検索 する(ステップ S1005)。これにより、該当する楽曲コンテンツが決定される。 [0146] If it is determined that the music content determination request information has been received (step S1004: Yes), the search route information and the route characteristics included in the acquired music content determination request information are displayed. The music database is searched based on the information on the characteristics and the information on the passenger's condition (step S1005). Thereby, the corresponding music content is determined.
[0147] そして、楽曲コンテンツが決定した旨を案内する楽曲コンテンツ決定応答情報を、 楽曲コンテンツ決定要求情報の送信元であるナビゲーシヨン装置 702へ送信(配信) する(ステップ S1006)。図 10においては、ステップ S1006の処理として「楽曲コンテ ンッ決定応答送信」と記載されている。さらに、サンプルコンテンツ要求情報を受信し たか否かを判定する(ステップ S1007)。図 10においては、ステップ S1007の処理と して「サンプノレコンテンツ要求を受信したか?」と記載されてレ、る。 [0147] Then, the music content determination response information for guiding the determination of the music content is transmitted (distributed) to the navigation device 702 that is the transmission source of the music content determination request information (step S1006). In FIG. 10, “song content determination response transmission” is described as the processing of step S1006. Further, it is determined whether or not sample content request information has been received (step S1007). In FIG. 10, “Sampnore content request received?” Is described as the process of step S1007.
[0148] サンプノレコンテンツ要求情報を受信したと判定した場合には(ステップ S1007 : Yes )、該当するサンプルコンテンツをサンプノレコンテンツ要求情報の送信元であるナビ ゲーシヨン装置 702へ送信(配信)する(ステップ S1008)。サンプルコンテンツ要求 情報を受信してレ、ないと判定した場合には(ステップ S1007: No)、ステップ S1009 に進む。 [0148] If it is determined that the sample content request information has been received (step S1007: Yes), the corresponding sample content is transmitted (distributed) to the navigation device 702 that is the source of the sample content request information ( Step S1008). If it is determined that the sample content request information has not been received (step S1007: No), the process proceeds to step S1009.
[0149] 最後に、楽曲コンテンツ要求情報を受信したか否かを判定する(ステップ S1009)。  Finally, it is determined whether or not the music content request information has been received (step S1009).
図 10においては、ステップ S1009の処理として「楽曲コンテンツ要求を受信したか? 」と記載されている。楽曲コンテンツ要求情報を受信していないと判定した場合には( ステップ S1009 : No)、そのまま処理を終了する。  In FIG. 10, “has received a music content request?” Is described as the process of step S1009. If it is determined that the music content request information has not been received (step S1009: No), the processing ends.
[0150] 楽曲コンテンツ要求情報を受信したと判定した場合には(ステップ S1009 : Yes)、 該当する楽曲コンテンツを、楽曲コンテンツ要求情報の送信元であるナビゲーシヨン 装置へ送信(配信)する(ステップ S1010)。ステップ S1010においては、楽曲コンテ ンッの送信について、楽曲コンテンツの送信先であるナビゲーシヨン装置の所有者 に対して課金を行ってもよい。  [0150] If it is determined that the music content request information has been received (step S1009: Yes), the corresponding music content is transmitted (distributed) to the navigation device that is the source of the music content request information (step S1010). ). In step S1010, the owner of the navigation device that is the transmission destination of the music content may be charged for the transmission of the music content.
[0151] 以上説明したように、実施例 2における通信ナビゲーシヨンシステムによれば、サー バー 701の通信 I/F804とナビゲーシヨン装置 702の通信 IZF514とを用いて通信 を行うことにより、ナビゲーシヨン装置 702とは別体で設けられたサーバー 701におい て楽曲が決定され、その楽曲をナビゲーシヨン装置 702で演奏することができる。  [0151] As described above, according to the communication navigation system in the second embodiment, communication is performed using the communication I / F 804 of the server 701 and the communication IZF 514 of the navigation device 702. A music piece is determined by a server 701 provided separately from the 702, and the music piece can be played by the navigation device 702.
[0152] ここで、実施例 2における通信ナビゲーシヨンシステムによれば、楽曲データベース をサーバー 701に設けることで、複数のナビゲーシヨン装置 702が同じ楽曲データべ ースを利用することができる。したがって、複数のナビゲーシヨン装置 702が履歴に関 する情報を共有し、共通の履歴に基づいて楽曲コンテンツを決定することができる。 これによつて、単独のナビゲーシヨン装置 702が記憶できる楽曲コンテンツと比較して 、より多くの楽曲コンテンツから選択された楽曲コンテンツを出力することができ、ェン ターティメント性の向上を図ることができる。 [0152] Here, according to the communication navigation system in the second embodiment, by providing the music database in the server 701, a plurality of navigation devices 702 can have the same music data base. Can be used. Therefore, a plurality of navigation devices 702 can share information related to the history and determine the music content based on the common history. As a result, compared to the music content that can be stored in the single navigation device 702, it is possible to output music content selected from more music content, and to improve entertainment. Can do.
[0153] また、楽曲データベースをサーバー 701に設け、楽曲データベースの内容を適宜 更新することで、利用者に対して最新の楽曲コンテンツを配信することができる。加え て、楽曲データベースをサーバー 701に設けることで、楽曲コンテンツの更新を当該 楽曲の著作権などを所有する企業'業者にそれぞれ委託し、楽曲コンテンツの送信( 配信)に伴う課金処理などもこれらの企業'業者に行わせる、という運用形態への適 用も可能である。 [0153] Further, by providing a music database in the server 701 and appropriately updating the contents of the music database, the latest music content can be distributed to the user. In addition, by setting up a music database on the server 701, updates of music content are outsourced to companies that own the copyright of the music, etc., and charging processing associated with the transmission (distribution) of music content is also included. It is also possible to apply it to the operational form of letting companies do business.
[0154] なお、本実施の形態で説明した楽曲支援方法は、あらかじめ用意されたプログラム をパーソナル.コンピュータやワークステーションなどのコンピュータで実行することに より実現することができる。このプログラムは、ハードディスク、フレキシブルディスク、 CD-ROM, M〇、 DVD等のコンピュータで読み取り可能な記録媒体に記録され、 コンピュータによって記録媒体から読み出されることによって実行される。またこのプ ログラムは、インターネット等のネットワークを介して配布することが可能な伝送媒体で あってもよい。  Note that the music support method described in the present embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, flexible disk, CD-ROM, M0, DVD, etc., and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. Further, this program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed through a network such as the Internet.

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[1] 目的地点までのルートの特徴に関する情報を抽出する抽出手段と、  [1] An extraction means for extracting information about the characteristics of the route to the destination point;
前記抽出手段によって抽出された特徴に関する情報に基づいて、当該特徴に関す る情報に関連付けられた楽曲コンテンツを決定する決定手段と、  A determination unit that determines music content associated with the information about the feature based on the information about the feature extracted by the extraction unit;
前記決定手段によって決定された楽曲コンテンツを出力する出力手段と、 を備えることを特徴とする楽曲支援装置。  An output means for outputting the music content determined by the determining means; and a music support apparatus comprising:
[2] 前記抽出手段によって抽出される前記特徴部分の前記ルート上における位置に基 づいて、前記決定手段によって決定された楽曲コンテンツの出力タイミングを算出す る算出手段を備え、  [2] A calculation unit that calculates the output timing of the music content determined by the determination unit based on the position on the route of the feature portion extracted by the extraction unit;
前記出力手段は、前記算出手段によって算出されたタイミングにしたがって前記楽 曲コンテンツを出力することを特徴とする請求項 1に記載の楽曲支援装置。  2. The music support apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs the music content according to the timing calculated by the calculation unit.
[3] 前記決定手段によって決定された楽曲コンテンツの一部であるサンプルコンテンツ を取得する取得手段と、 [3] An acquisition unit that acquires sample content that is part of the music content determined by the determination unit;
前記取得手段によって取得されたサンプノレコンテンツを含む楽曲コンテンツを出力 するか否かを判別する判別手段と、  Discriminating means for discriminating whether or not to output music content including the sample content acquired by the acquiring means;
を備え、  With
前記出力手段は、前記判別手段によって出力すると判別された楽曲コンテンツを 出力することを特徴とする請求項 1に記載の楽曲支援装置。  2. The music support apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs the music content determined to be output by the determination unit.
[4] 前記抽出手段は、前記ルートの形状に関連する特徴に関する情報を抽出すること を特徴とする請求項 1に記載の楽曲支援装置。 4. The music support apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the extraction unit extracts information related to a feature related to the shape of the route.
[5] 前記抽出手段は、前記ルートの経由地に関連する特徴に関する情報を抽出するこ とを特徴とする請求項 1に記載の楽曲支援装置。 5. The music support apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the extraction unit extracts information related to a feature related to a transit point of the route.
[6] 前記決定手段は、過去の鑑賞履歴に基づいて前記楽曲コンテンツを決定すること を特徴とする請求項 1に記載の楽曲支援装置。 6. The music support apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines the music content based on a past appreciation history.
[7] 前記楽曲コンテンツの鑑賞対象者の状態を検出する検出手段を備え、 [7] It comprises a detecting means for detecting the state of the audience of the music content,
前記決定手段は、前記検出手段によって検出された検出結果に基づいて、前記鑑 賞対象者の状態に応じた楽曲コンテンツを決定することを特徴とする請求項 1〜6の いずれか一つに記載の楽曲支援装置。 7. The determination unit according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines music content according to a state of the person to be evaluated based on a detection result detected by the detection unit. Music support device.
[8] 移動体の現在地点および目的地点に関する情報を受信する受信手段と、 前記受信手段によって受信された情報に基づいて、前記現在地点から前記目的 地点までのルートの特徴に関する情報を抽出する抽出手段と、 [8] Receiving means for receiving information on the current location and the destination point of the mobile body, and extraction for extracting information on the characteristics of the route from the current location to the destination location based on the information received by the receiving means Means,
前記抽出手段によって抽出された特徴に関する情報に基づいて、当該特徴に関す る情報に関連付けられた楽曲コンテンツを決定する決定手段と、  A determination unit that determines music content associated with the information about the feature based on the information about the feature extracted by the extraction unit;
前記決定手段によって決定された楽曲コンテンツを前記移動体に対して送信する 送信手段と、  Transmitting means for transmitting the music content determined by the determining means to the mobile body;
を備えることを特徴とする楽曲支援装置。  A music support apparatus comprising:
[9] 目的地点までのルートの特徴に関する情報を抽出する抽出工程と、 [9] An extraction process that extracts information about the characteristics of the route to the destination point;
前記抽出工程によって抽出された特徴に関する情報に基づいて、当該特徴に関す る情報に関連付けられた楽曲コンテンツを決定する決定工程と、  A determination step of determining music content associated with the information about the feature based on the information about the feature extracted by the extraction step;
前記決定工程によって決定された楽曲コンテンツを出力する出力工程と、 を含んだことを特徴とする楽曲支援方法。  An output step of outputting the music content determined by the determination step; and a music support method comprising:
[10] 移動体の現在地点および目的地点に関する情報を受信する受信工程と、 [10] A receiving process for receiving information on the current location and the destination location of the mobile object;
前記受信工程によって受信された情報に基づいて、前記現在地点から前記目的 地点までのルートの特徴に関する情報を抽出する抽出工程と、  An extraction step for extracting information on characteristics of a route from the current location to the destination location based on the information received by the reception step;
前記抽出工程によって抽出された特徴に関する情報に基づいて、当該特徴に関す る情報に関連付けられた楽曲コンテンツを決定する決定工程と、  A determination step of determining music content associated with the information about the feature based on the information about the feature extracted by the extraction step;
前記決定工程によって決定された楽曲コンテンツを前記移動体に対して送信する 送信工程と、  Transmitting the music content determined by the determining step to the mobile body; and
を含んだことを特徴とする楽曲支援方法。  The music support method characterized by including.
[11] 請求項 9または 10に記載の楽曲支援方法をコンピュータに実行させることを特徴と する楽曲支援プログラム。 [11] A music support program that causes a computer to execute the music support method according to claim 9 or 10.
[12] 請求項 11に記載の楽曲支援プログラムをコンピュータによる読み取り可能に記録し たことを特徴とする記録媒体。 [12] A recording medium in which the music support program according to claim 11 is recorded so as to be readable by a computer.
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