ES2203341A1 - Karaoke jukebox comprising dvd recorder - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a karaoke jukebox comprising a DVD recorder. The inventive jukebox consists of a piece of furniture (1) containing a computer, a touch screen video monitor (2), a video camera (3), an audio device and a DVD recorder as well as an automatic disc feeding device, thereby forming a compact karaoke jukebox system comprising a DVD recorder which is controlled by a specific piece of software. The image of the singer captured by the video camera is processed digitally with a special effect and is displayed on the video monitor together with the lyrics. The machine, which is coin (4) operated, can record the performance on a VCD-, DVD- and CD-compatible compact disc medium which is automatically deposited in the container (5) at the end of the recording. The machine also comprises a USB connection and another Internet connection.

Description

Karaoke jukebox with DVD recorder.

The present invention relates to an innovator Karaoke composed of a complete audio system, a system of Video recording with camera and digital effects processor Video included, governed all by a computer.

The machine is designed to be used in public places like pubs, recreational and entertainment venues, studios recording, etc., and can work with coins.

Power is thus put within reach of anyone have a professional karaoke system with recording of video to be able to create a compact disk with a personal performance (video and sound) in an easy, comfortable and very easy way economical

The recorded disc can be played later on any computer with CDROM, CD players AUDIO, VCD and DVD.

Background of the invention

The first karaoke devices was the karaoke laser-disk (already obsolete) that worked with laser discs similar to compact disk but with video and duration and size larger.

The most recent karaoke devices are Home DVD players with tone change function added although any DVD or VideoCD player is valid for that the current commercial karaoke discs are made to work on these devices.

To these players you have to add a team of sound and one or more video monitors where you can view the lyrics of the song synchronized with the course of the music and a video image that is usually related to the lyrics.

There is also computer karaoke software personal in what it sounds like is a MIDI file with the lyrics synchronized in playback, which can be edited by the own user.

Finally, there are the jukebox karaoke that they work with coins and consist of a karaoke team that play music files and display the lyrics of the song in A video screen with a video clip. These devices have of the built-in complete sound system. And there are also incorporate a video camera and cassette recorder for record the performance of the singer, being the feeding of the tape manually.

The present invention consists of a karaoke jukebox with important news.

Description of the invention

The jukebox karaoke with DVD recorder consists in a piece of furniture (1) that has a computer inside with the songs recorded on the hard drive, peripherals and a Program.

The fact that the songs are recorded in The hard drive of the computer makes its access immediate.

The program is designed to perform karaoke functions and control peripherals such as a DVD burner, automatic disc feeder, system Video and sound, touch screen, etc.

Inside the furniture there is a powerful audio amplifier that sends the sound of music and voice mixed to foldable speakers (7) and (8) that will reproduce the mid and high frequencies, and to a speaker (6) for bass frequencies.

On the central part of the furniture, there is a tray (9) in which a pair of microphones (11) are placed that can remove the user when he goes to sing.

There may be printed information on the tray (10) on the instructions for use, in addition to some buttons control (12) to select the song, execute playback and recording, select digital image effects, etc.

The video screen (2) is pointing the letter of the song, synchronized with the music that is playing, along with the images captured by the camcorder (3) that can be Digitally processed and achieve shocking effects.

One of these effects may be the replacement of background for a video image synthesized by the computer. For This means that a blue background must be placed behind the subject. This way, the singer will appear on the screen with a background of a landscape, stage, etc.

The touch feature for the screen video, makes the machine easier to handle being able to dispense with the optional controls (12).

An active coin collecting mechanism (4) the operation of the machine to be used in a way automatic by the user without the need to be present technician or employee if installed in public premises of Leisure and entertainment.

The equipment is equipped with a recording system which allows transferring the performance (images captured by the camcorder along with music mixed with the user's voice) for creating a disc compatible with players Compact Disk Audio, Compact Disk Video and DVD.

The receptacle (5) supplies the compact disk recorded in case the user has chosen the option of recording.

The machine has audio and video output (17) to connect speakers and video monitors outside

The machine is equipped with a USB connector (15) and a telephone connection for internet (20). This way it they get important operations remotely like: Power update the songs, perform machine diagnostics, obtaining statistics of the most requested songs, transmission of the show to another place and all the possibilities that Internet can offer.

In addition the USB connection allows to communicate the karaoke with multimedia devices, for example a second video camera.

The software will allow the machine to be also used as a music reproduction machine (Jukebox audio), video clip player, plus video songs commercial karaoke (with video clips).

Wheels (18) and a handle (13) facilitate the machine transport.

The rear part (19) can be easily removed to have access to the inside of the machine.

Electric power is supplied by a cable to the connector, switch and fuse assembly (16).

The grid (14) facilitates ventilation and prevents overheating in electrical systems.

Brief description of the drawings

For a better understanding of how much is left described herein, some drawings are attached.

Figure 1 shows the karaoke machine seen in front:

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Furniture or chassis.

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Video display tactile. (Touch screen)

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Camera of video.

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Mechanism coin collector.

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The deposit window of the recorded disc.

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Loudspeaker serious.

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Folding speaker left of medium acute.

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Folding speaker right of medium sharp.

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Support tray microphones

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Instructions of use.

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Microphones

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Buttons control.

Figure 2 shows the karaoke machine seen behind:

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Handle for transport.

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Grid ventilation.

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Connector USB

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Connector socket electric power.

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Auxiliary outputs Sound and video

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Wheels for transport.

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Door with hinges for internal access.

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Connection to Internet.

Description of a preferred embodiment

It consists of a piece of furniture with some measures Approximately 60 x 190 x 50 cm.

The computer used is a Pentium 4 to 2 Ghz with a 60 GB hard drive and a card with video input and output for real-time digital effects realization and a DVD burner

The monitor is 15 '' with screen sensitive to touch. This feature improves machine performance It allows the user to control the program in a more intuitive and easy using virtual buttons that appear in screen.

The camcorder is of the high resolution type in color.

The sound equipment consists of a stage of 400 Watt power, folding satellite speakers, and a speaker for bass frequencies.

A pair of microphones are connected directly To the sound card.

An electromechanical system constitutes the automatic feeder of the virgin discs, contained in the inside a tank, towards the DVD recorder. the same feeder system deposits the recorded disc in a receptacle so that it can be removed by the user.

A handle and two rear wheels serve to facilitate the transport of the machine.

The USB connector behind the machine goes connected directly to the computer motherboard.

Claims (6)

1. Computer-based jukebox karaoke machine with hard disk music, which incorporates a camcorder and is characterized by recording the performance of the singers, on CDROM and DVD compact disc support. 2. Karaoke jukebox machine, according to claim 1, characterized by displaying the images captured by the camera together with the song lyrics on a video monitor. 3. Karaoke jukebox machine, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized by having a digital video processing system for the realization of special image effects. 4. Jukebox karaoke machine, according to the claim 1 has the feature of updating the topics musicals in play-back through the internet. 5. Karaoke jukebox machine, according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a virgin disc container and an automatic disc feeding system for the DVD recorder and then delivers it to the user in a receptacle. 6. Karaoke jukebox machine, according to claim 2, characterized in that it is the touch-sensitive type monitor.