JP2000039895A - Music reproduction device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it easy to watch a display of the words of a melody when users sing melodies by using pictures and an operation picture displaying a list of reserved melodies, information on a best melody, etc., or selection/deletion of a reserved melody, etc., on plural display devices. SOLUTION: A video controller 11 connects to plural sets of TV monitors 12, and when it detects the number of the TV monitors connected and the connections of the plural TV monitors 12, it displays the words corresponding to the reproducing music and an operation picture for a list of reserved melodies, information on best melodies, etc., and selection/deletion of reserved melodies, etc., on the screens of different TV monitors 12.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a karaoke apparatus for reproducing singing music, a communication karaoke apparatus, and a music reproducing apparatus such as a personal computer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a music reproducing apparatus such as a karaoke apparatus for reproducing singing music, a communication karaoke apparatus, and a personal computer, one display apparatus is used by using a picture-in-picture (PinP) function of a normal television. Is divided into multiple screens. On the same screen, in addition to the lyrics display of the music played, which is a normal karaoke service, a list of reserved songs, best information,
Various other information is displayed. In addition, an operation screen is displayed as a split screen during execution of the karaoke service, thereby enabling selection of necessary reserved music, deletion of reserved music, and other operations.

[0003]

However, in the above-described music reproducing apparatus, lyrics and reserved music list, best information, and other various information (or reserved music) are displayed on the divided screen of one display device. (For example, selection of music, deletion of reserved music, and other operation screens) are displayed in a reduced scale in terms of hardware.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and displays lyrics when a user sings using a screen of a plurality of display devices, and displays information such as a list of reserved songs, best songs, or the like. It is an object of the present invention to make it easier to see an operation screen for selecting and deleting music.

Another object is to provide a variety of video services using a plurality of display devices.
Still another object is to provide various operation modes using a plurality of display devices.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a music reproducing apparatus for reproducing music for singing, a display connecting means for connecting a plurality of display apparatuses, and a connecting means for connecting the display. Connection number detecting means for detecting the number of the display devices, and when the connection of a plurality of display devices is detected by the means, lyrics corresponding to the music played,
A plurality of display units are provided for displaying information such as a list of reserved songs, best songs, and operation screens for selecting and deleting reserved songs on different display device screens.

In a music reproducing apparatus for reproducing music for singing, a display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices, a connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the display device, When the connection of a plurality of display devices is detected by the means, if the pre-listening service using headphones or the like can be provided, the lyrics corresponding to the music of the pre-listening service and the lyrics corresponding to the reproduced music are displayed on different display devices. Means for displaying on a screen may be provided.

Further, in a music reproducing apparatus for reproducing singing music, a display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices, a connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the means, When the connection of a plurality of display devices is detected by the means, the information of the reserved music list, the operation screen for selecting or deleting the reserved music, and the lyrics of the reproduced music are displayed on the screen of each display device. It is preferable to provide means for alternately switching and displaying.

In a music reproducing apparatus for reproducing music for singing, a display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices, a connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the display device, When the connection of a plurality of display devices is detected by the means, it is preferable to provide a means for displaying a series of information images so as to extend over the screen of each display device and moving and displaying the images on the screen.

Further, in a music reproducing apparatus for reproducing music for singing, a display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices, a connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the means, When the connection of a plurality of display devices is detected by the means, a means for displaying an operation screen for selecting or deleting a reserved music on the screen of each display apparatus is provided, and the operation of each screen displayed by the means is provided. It is preferable to be able to select the next song independently for each screen.

In a music reproducing apparatus for reproducing singing music, a display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices, a connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the means, When the connection of a plurality of display devices is detected by the means, it is preferable to provide a means for displaying lyrics in different languages corresponding to the reproduced music on the screen of each display device.

Further, in a music reproducing apparatus for reproducing music for singing, a display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices, a connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the means, When the connection of an even number of display devices is detected by the means, it is preferable to provide a means for enlarging and displaying the lyrics corresponding to the reproduced music on one screen combining the screens of the display apparatuses.

According to the music reproducing apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention, how many display devices are connected is automatically detected,
When two or more display devices are connected, it is assigned to the screen of one display device for displaying the lyrics of the reproduced music, and at least the screen of the other display device lists reserved songs, best song information, and other information. Is displayed exclusively on the full screen layout, so the lyrics to be referred to when singing, the list of reserved songs, the best song information, and other information can be displayed on separate screens in a large and easy-to-read manner. The user can select a reserved song, delete a reserved song, and perform other operations on a screen completely independent of the lyrics screen referred to when singing.

According to the music reproducing apparatus of the second aspect of the present invention, how many display devices are connected is automatically detected, and when two or more display devices are connected, headphones or the like are used. If there is a pre-listening service, the normal lyrics display during music playback and the pre-listening service screen are displayed. It can be displayed for easy viewing.

Further, according to the music reproducing apparatus of the third aspect of the present invention, how many display devices are connected is automatically detected, and when two or more display devices are connected, each display device is connected. To display a variety of video services, such as singing battles and scoring battles, by alternately displaying the lyrics to be referred to when singing and the reserved song list, best song information, and other information on the screen of the song. Can be.

According to the music reproducing apparatus of the fourth aspect of the present invention, how many display devices are connected is automatically detected, and when two or more display devices are connected, for example,
The best information is displayed by vertical or horizontal scrolling so as to extend from the screen of the first display device to the screen of the second display device. Various video services such as displaying icon information can be provided.

Further, according to the music reproducing apparatus of the fifth aspect of the present invention, how many display devices are connected is automatically detected, and when two or more display devices are connected, each display device is connected. The screen for song selection is displayed separately and independently on the screen of, so that the next song can be requested on each screen, so that the user can separate based on the numerical information at the end or the beginning of the song number In addition, it is possible to provide a variety of operation forms such as independently performing the music selection operation of the next music.

According to the music reproducing apparatus of the sixth aspect of the present invention, how many display devices are connected is automatically detected, and when two or more display devices are connected, for example,
If Japanese lyrics exist when a foreign song is specified, the Japanese lyrics and the foreign lyrics are displayed on different display screens, respectively, so that the lyrics of the reproduced music can be easily viewed when displayed in different languages. Can be.

Further, according to the music reproducing apparatus of the present invention, how many display devices are connected is automatically detected, and when an even number of display devices is connected, such as two or four display devices. Since the lyrics of the reproduced music are enlarged and displayed using the screens of an even number such as two or four as one screen, the lyrics can be displayed in a large and easily viewable manner using the screens of a plurality of display devices. it can.

[0020]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Description of Hardware Configuration of One Embodiment of the Present Invention FIG. 1 is a hardware configuration diagram of a karaoke terminal device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

This karaoke terminal device has a system bus (SYSTEM BUS) 1, a CPU 2, a ROM 3
, A RAM 4, a DMAC 5, an INTC 6, a timer (TIMER) 7, and a serial interface (SER).
IAL / I / F) 8, front panel 9, remote controller 10, video controller 11, and n television monitors 12-
1 to 12-n and an audio (AUDIO) control unit 13
, Sound source board 14, amplifier 15, speaker 16
, Microphone 17, communication control unit 18, ISDN I / I
F19, ISDN20, SCSI I / F21,
It comprises a VCD player 22, an IDE I / F 23, and a hard disk drive (HD) 24.

The front panel 9 is used for inputting a tune number for karaoke music reproduction, controlling a tempo, adjusting keys, and performing other operations. The remote controller 10 realizes the same operation as the operation on the front panel 9 by remote operation using an infrared signal.

The video control unit 11 overlays the lyrics of the karaoke music on the background video for the karaoke music output from the VCD player 22, and monitors the TV monitors 12-1 to 12-1.
2-n, the color of the lyrics is changed in synchronization with the reproduction of the music, and the display Pi on the television monitors 12-1 to 12-n is displayed.
Graphic control, screen division control, and video switching control such as nP and split screen display are realized.

Each of the television monitors 12-1 to 12-n is a display device for displaying a background image and lyric information overlaid thereon. The AUDIO control unit 13 performs an effect process for audio input from the microphone 17, an effect process for music data, and a score by comparing a MIDI signal with an audio signal from the microphone 17.

The tone generator boards 14a and 14b convert digital MIDI signals into various musical instruments and sound effects to convert them into analog signals. The amplifier 15 includes sound source boards 14a and 14b
And the sound from the microphone 17 to amplify the speaker 16
Output to The sound source board 14a is used for normal karaoke music reproduction, and the sound source board 14b is used for music reproduction for a pre-listening service during reproduction of karaoke music.

The speaker 16 outputs karaoke music output from the amplifier 15 and audio input from the microphone 17. The microphone 17 is used by a user (user) to sing along with karaoke music.

The communication control unit 18 receives karaoke information (such as karaoke music data) composed of MIDI data, lyrics data, and other data from an external host device, and controls the karaoke terminal device. To control the communication for transmitting

The ISDN I / F 19 is, for example, an INS
Equipped with a basic I / F such as 64. ISDN20 is IS
It is connected to the DN public network. The VCD player 22
The set VCD is reproduced for the background video of the n television monitors 12-1 to 12-n. HD24
Is a storage device that stores MIDI data used for reproducing karaoke music, lyrics information of karaoke music, and other control information.

2. Description of Video Control Unit 11 FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the video control unit 11 shown in FIG. The video control unit 11 includes video input terminals 30 and 31, an RGB input terminal 32, and a video output terminal 3.
3 to 36, a scan conversion unit 37, and a lyrics synthesis unit 38
, A screen dividing section 39, a telop synthesizing section 40, an information generating section 41, SWs 43 to 49, and input lines 50 and 51.

The video input terminal 30 inputs a Y / C or CV video signal for a karaoke background video. The video input terminal 31 is used to output Y /
A video signal of C or CV is input.

The RGB input terminal 32 inputs a still image signal for a karaoke background video. Video output terminals 33-36
Outputs karaoke music, information related to karaoke music, and other information in Y / C or CV.

The video input terminals 30 and 31, RG
The B input terminal 32 and the video output terminals 33 to 36 are provided with detection circuits for detecting insertion and removal of connection cables of the television monitors 12-1 to 12-n.

The scan converter 37 converts the RGB signals to Y /
Convert to C and CV signals. The SW 43 selects a background image for karaoke music input from the image input terminals 30 and 31 and the RGB input terminal 32. The SW 44 selects a background image of an information screen other than the karaoke music input from the image input terminals 30 and 31 and the RGB input terminal 32.

The lyrics synthesizing section 38 overlays lyrics information (graphic information) on the background video. The screen division unit 39 realizes screen division display based on input data from the input lines 50 and 51.

The telop synthesizing section 40 overlays telop information (graphic information) on the video signal output from the screen dividing section 39. The information generation unit 41 generates and outputs information (graphic information) other than karaoke music.

The SW 45 is connected to the video input terminals 30 and 31, R
On the basis of input data input from the GB input terminal 32 and the information generation unit 41, a screen division unit 39 is connected via an input line 50.
Select the video signal to be input to.

The SWs 46 to 49 are respectively provided with the TV monitors 12-1 to 12-n (in this case, four TV monitors 1).
The video to be output to 2-1 to 12-4) is selected from the video of the karaoke lyrics, the video of the screen dividing unit 39, the information video, the video input terminals 30 and 31, and the RGB input terminal 32.

3. Description of lyrics display FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of lyrics display of karaoke music in the karaoke terminal device. When doing karaoke,
TV monitor 12 connected to the karaoke terminal device
Lyrics as shown in FIG. 3 are displayed on 1 to 12-n. The lyrics displayed on the screen are edited in page units or line units in accordance with the karaoke music, and new pages and lines are displayed in synchronization with the progress of the song.

Further, the color of the displayed lyrics is changed in synchronization with the tempo of the music so that the singer can easily sing. For this reason, the singer can visually confirm where to sing now.

Assuming that the time information is, for example, a color change time of one dot, each part of "umbrella", "no wake", "none", and "kakedo" Are displayed at different timings.

Note that the color change timing is created in advance in a form matching the music. Further, each word is displayed in synchronization with the reproduction of the MIDI data.

Next, a description will be given of a conventional video system which is a premise of video display in the karaoke terminal device.

4. Description of conventional screen division FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a screen division display mode in a conventional karaoke terminal device. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display sample of a split screen in a screen split display mode in a conventional karaoke terminal device. The video control unit 11 shown in FIG. 1 realizes a normal full screen display mode and a screen split display mode during karaoke.

In the normal full screen display mode at the time of karaoke, as shown in FIG. 5A, the lyrics of the reproduced music are displayed on the karaoke exclusive screen 60 of the full screen. In the screen division display mode, the screen is divided into a plurality of screens as shown in FIG. 5B, the lyrics of the reproduced music are displayed on the main screen 61 as a normal karaoke screen, and the sub-screen 62 is displayed. Displays information such as this week's best information and reserved song list as an information screen.

Further, on the telop screen 63 in the gap between the upper and lower parts of the main screen 61 and the sub-screen 62, information such as a state display during karaoke music reproduction and various operation guidance is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 6, by having a screen dividing function for the television monitor, the lyrics of the karaoke music being played (the lyrics are not shown but overlap the background video) are displayed on the main screen 61. In addition to the display, the reserved song list, the best 10 information and other amusement information are displayed on the sub screen 62, so that the user can refer to various information even while singing the karaoke music, and perform necessary operations from the screen. Can be performed.

The transition between the full screen display mode and the screen division display mode is performed when the screen division display mode is designated by the user during the full screen display shown in FIG. 5A. The karaoke screen displayed in the display mode is switched to the screen division display mode, and FIG.
, That is, the divided screen as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed.

Alternatively, when the user designates the full screen display mode in the split screen display shown in FIG. 5B, that is, in the split screen display as shown in FIG. 6, the split screen display is performed. The karaoke screen displayed in the mode is switched to the full screen display mode, and a screen as shown in FIG.

5. Description of Conventional Video Output FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a video output system in a conventional karaoke terminal device. For example, on a television monitor connected to a video output terminal of a conventional karaoke terminal device, lyrics of reproduced music are output on a full-screen karaoke-only screen 60 as shown in FIG.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, each divided screen of a main screen 61, a sub screen 62, and a telop screen 63 is output. Further, a full screen information screen 64 as shown in FIG. 7C is output.

For example, when output is performed as described above, the entire screen of the television monitor shown in FIG. 7A can be used as a karaoke exclusive screen (music score monitor). Also,
The screen of the television monitor shown in FIG. 7B can be used as a main display as a single screen that divides and displays all of the karaoke screen, the information screen, and the telop information.

Further, on the screen of the television monitor shown in FIG. 7 (c), only an information screen is displayed for a user waiting for a singing of karaoke music, and a list of necessary reserved songs, best 10 information and other information are displayed there. It can be used as a screen for displaying amusement information.

6. Description of conventional video display method As described above, in the conventional karaoke terminal device, in order to display a list of reserved songs, best 10 information, other amusement information, and the like, a karaoke service is executed if there is no screen division function. Since it could not be displayed inside, it was displayed in full screen when karaoke ended or between karaoke songs.

When the screen division function is provided, the karaoke screen and the information screen can be displayed at the same time as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. It was possible to display information and other amusement information.

However, even in a karaoke terminal device having a screen division function, the karaoke screen and the information screen are reduced / displayed (thinned-out display) in a hardware / software manner when the screen is divided.
The image deteriorated and was difficult to see. Also, if the size of one character is increased in order to make the image easier to see, it has been difficult to display a large amount of information in a layout.

Next, the video system according to the present invention in the karaoke terminal device shown in FIG. 1 will be described. In this karaoke terminal device, the above-mentioned conventional video system can be used, and its functions are also combined. Will be explained.

7. According to a first aspect of the present invention, in the karaoke terminal device having the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the karaoke terminal device shown in FIG. Insertion / removal detection function by circuit and graphic display control (Graphic Display Controller)
ol: GDC), the karaoke terminal device is provided with a plurality of television monitors 12-1 by effectively utilizing the hardware resources.
To realize an effective video output system when .about.12-n is connected.

That is, the image control unit 11 includes a display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices, a connected number detecting device for detecting the number of display devices connected to the display device, and a plurality of connected devices by the means. When the connection of the display device is detected, the lyrics corresponding to the reproduced music, the information of the reserved music list, the best music and the like, and the operation screen for selecting and deleting the reserved music are displayed on different display device screens. Function as a display unit for a plurality of display devices.

When the connection of one display device is detected by the connection number detecting means, the screen of the display device is divided into a plurality of screens, and lyrics corresponding to the reproduced music are displayed on one of the divided screens. The other divided screen also has a function of displaying information such as a list of reserved songs, best songs, and an operation screen for selecting or deleting a reserved song.

In this case, the karaoke terminal apparatus automatically recognizes how many TV monitors 12 are connected to the video output terminals 33 to 36 by means of the insertion / removal detection circuits provided at the video output terminals 33 to 36, respectively. The video output system and the video display system are automatically switched depending on the mode.

First, when only one TV monitor 12 is connected, that is, when the connection of the TV monitor 12 is detected to any one of the video output terminals 33 to 36, the TV monitor 12 is connected. Video output terminal 3
For example, display data of the karaoke screen in the full screen display mode shown in FIG. 7A and the split data of the split screen in the split screen display mode shown in FIG.

Further, in order to display an information screen such as a list of reserved songs, best 10 information, amusement information, etc., the karaoke music playback is stopped, or the karaoke music is displayed on a full screen or between screens. Use the function to display the karaoke screen and the information screen at the same time.

Next, a description will be given of a case where two television monitors 12 are connected as a video system according to claim 1 of the present invention. That is, when the connection of the television monitor 12 to any two of the video output terminals 33 to 36 is detected, the video output terminals 33 to 36 to which one of the television monitors 12 is connected, for example, (a) in FIG. ), The display data of the karaoke screen in the full screen display mode is output, and the video output terminal 3 to which the other TV monitor 12 is connected.
The display data of the information screen shown in FIG. Therefore, the reserved song list, the best 10 information, the amusement information, and the like can always display the full screen information screen independently of the karaoke screen.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of the lyrics of the reproduced music and the list of the reserved music displayed on the screens of the two television monitors 12, respectively. In this way, as shown in FIG. 8A, a full-screen karaoke-only screen 80 is displayed on one of the two TV monitors 12, and the lyrics of the music being played during karaoke are displayed on the screen. I do. On this screen, the lyrics can be displayed so as to overlap with the background video together with the background video of a moving image or a still image corresponding to the karaoke music.

As shown in FIG. 8B, a full-screen information-only screen 81 is also displayed on the other television monitor 12, and various screens such as a reservation list independent of lyrics are displayed on the screen. Display information. Therefore, even during the reproduction of the karaoke music, information such as the reservation list of the karaoke music can always be referred to on another television monitor.

When the reproduction of the karaoke music is completed on the information dedicated screen 81 shown in FIG. 8B, the karaoke reservation list is automatically scrolled and displayed.
It is also possible to display the title of the next song.

As described above, if the screen division function is not used, the information screen can be laid out on a full screen,
Characters can be enlarged and displayed easily. Also,
Since characters can be made smaller than in the screen division function, a large amount of information can be displayed.

Next, a description will be given of a case where three or more television monitors 12 are connected as the video system according to the first aspect of the present invention. That is, the video output terminals 33 to
When the connection of the television monitor 12 is detected to any three or more of the terminals 36, in addition to the video display method when two television monitors 12 are connected, for example, FIG. The screen in the screen division display mode, the reserved music list, the best 10 information, the amusement information, and the like are separately displayed on two or more other television monitors.

For example, one displays karaoke music reservations that can be operated by the user, deletes reserved music, etc, reserved music list information, and the other displays periodically the best 10 information and amusement information. I do.

As described above, the information display / information operation service in the karaoke service is automatically recognized by the number of the television monitors 12 connected to the karaoke terminal device, so that the most effective video output even in the connection form is realized. A scheme can be provided.

8. According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the karaoke terminal device having the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the karaoke terminal device shown in FIG. Insertion / removal detection function by circuit and graphic display control (Graphic Display Controller)
ol: GDC), the karaoke terminal device is provided with a plurality of television monitors 12-1 by effectively utilizing the hardware resources.
To realize an effective video output system when .about.12-n is connected.

That is, the image control unit 11 includes a display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices, a connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the display device, and a plurality of connected devices by the means. Means for displaying the lyrics corresponding to the music of the pre-listening service and the lyrics corresponding to the reproduced music on different display device screens when the connection of the display device is detected and the pre-listening service using headphones or the like can be provided. Perform the function of

In this case, the karaoke terminal device automatically recognizes whether or not two television monitors are connected to the video output terminals 33 to 36 by means of the insertion / removal detection circuits provided at the video output terminals 33 to 36, respectively. The video output system and the video display system are automatically switched when the two devices are connected and when two devices are connected, respectively, thereby realizing a video display application effective for the user when two devices are connected.

For example, a case will be described in which a pre-listening service function for pre-listening to the sound of karaoke music using headphones or the like during a karaoke service in the karaoke terminal device is used. First, when only one TV monitor 12 is connected to the video output terminals 33 to 36, a normal pre-listening service is provided.

Next, as a video system according to the second aspect of the present invention, when connection of two television monitors 12 is recognized at the video output terminals 33 to 36, one of the two television monitors 12 is recognized. Video output terminals 33 to 3 whose connection has been detected
For example, the display data of a normal karaoke screen is output to 6, and as shown in FIG. 9A, the lyrics of the karaoke music being reproduced are displayed on a full-screen karaoke-only screen 82.

Also, the display data of the karaoke screen corresponding to the preview listening service is output to the video output terminals 33 to 36 where the connection of the other TV monitor 12 is detected,
As shown in FIG. 9B, the lyrics of the music being output through the headphones are displayed on the full-screen pre-listening service screen 83.

The karaoke music being reproduced by the pre-listening service can be changed, for example, by canceling the current karaoke music or starting reproduction of a request for the next music in response to a user operation. The karaoke screen displayed in advance can be paused by pausing at the title, and the karaoke screen can be exchanged.

9. A third embodiment of the present invention is directed to a karaoke terminal device having the configuration shown in FIG. 1 and the video output terminals 33 to 36 shown in FIG. And a graphic display control (Graphic Di
By effectively utilizing the hardware resources of the splay control (GDC), an effective video output system is realized when a plurality of television monitors 12-1 to 12-n are connected to the karaoke terminal device.

That is, the image control unit 11 comprises a display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices, a connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the display device, and a plurality of connected devices by the means. When the connection of the display device is detected, the information of the reserved music list, the operation screen for selecting and deleting the reserved music, and the lyrics of the reproduced music are alternately displayed on the screen of each display device. Acts as a means to do.

In this case, the karaoke terminal device automatically recognizes whether or not a plurality of television monitors 12 are connected to the video output terminals 33 to 36 by the insertion / removal detection circuits provided at the video output terminals 33 to 36, respectively. Automatically switches between the video output system and the video display system according to the case where two devices are connected, two devices connected, three devices connected and four devices connected, and is effective for the user when multiple devices are connected. Realize a video display application.

For example, a case where a service function for enjoying karaoke by a plurality of persons, such as a song battle, is applied as an amusement function of the karaoke terminal device. First, when only one TV monitor 12 is connected, that is, when the connection of the TV monitor 12 is detected to any one of the video output terminals 33 to 36, a red set and a white set are displayed on one screen. Amusement service for alternately displaying the screens for the two sets.

Next, a description will be given of a case where two television monitors 12 are connected as a video system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. That is, when the connection of the television monitor 12 to any two of the video output terminals 33 to 36 is detected, one television monitor 12 is assigned to the red group and the other television monitor is assigned to the white group. When the group sings, the display data of the karaoke screen in the normal scoring mode is output to the video output terminals 33 to 36 connected to the TV monitor 12 for the red group, and the lyrics display screen of the reproduced music is displayed.

In the meantime, the video output terminals 33 to 36 connected to the white set television monitor 12 provide a list of reserved songs of the white set, the score of the tune sung in the white set and the total score of the white set. Display information display data, display those screens,
Wait for the start of the next karaoke.

Next, a description will be given of a case where three or four television monitors 12 are connected as a video system according to the third aspect of the present invention. For example, two TV monitors 1
2 is connected.

When four television monitors 12 are connected, that is, when the connection of the television monitor 12 is detected to any three or four of the video output terminals 33 to 36, as shown in FIG. And four TV monitors 12
Are assigned to the television monitor 12 for the red group, the television monitor 12 for the white group, the television monitor 12 for the green group, and the television monitor 12 for the yellow group.

That is, the display data for the assigned set is output to the four television monitors 12 connected to the video output terminals 33 to 36, respectively, and the red set sings on the red monitor 12 for the red set. At the time, the karaoke in the normal scoring mode is output to the video output terminals 33 to 36 connected to the TV monitor 12 for the red set, and as shown in FIG. The lyrics of the reproduced music are displayed on the karaoke screen 84 on the screen.

In the meantime, the reserved music list of each group and the tunes that have been sung are sent to the video output terminals 33 to 36 to which the respective TV monitors 12 for the white group, the green group, and the yellow group are connected. The display data of the information such as the points and the total points is output, and the information-only screen 8 shown in (b), (c), and (d) of FIG.
The information of each reserved song list is displayed on 5-87,
Wait for the start of the next karaoke.

10. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the karaoke terminal device having the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the karaoke terminal device shown in FIG. 1 includes detection units provided at the video output terminals 33 to 36 of the video control unit 11 shown in FIG. Circuit insertion / removal detection function and graphic display control (Graphic Display Controller)
ol: GDC), the karaoke terminal device is provided with a plurality of television monitors 12-1 by effectively utilizing the hardware resources.
To realize an effective video output system when .about.12-n is connected.

That is, the image control unit 11 includes a display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices, a connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the display device, and a plurality of connected devices by the means. When the connection of the display devices is detected, a function of displaying a series of information images so as to extend over the screen of each display device and moving and displaying the images with respect to the screen is achieved.

In this case, the karaoke terminal apparatus automatically recognizes whether or not a plurality of television monitors 12 are connected to the video output terminals 33 to 36 by the insertion / removal detection circuits provided at the video output terminals 33 to 36, respectively. The video output system and the video display system are automatically switched according to the case where the connection is made and the case where a plurality of devices are connected, thereby realizing a video display application effective for the user.

First, when only one TV monitor 12 is connected, that is, when the connection of the TV monitor 12 is detected to any one of the video output terminals 33 to 36, the TV monitor 12 is connected. Video output terminal 3
For example, information such as the best 100 and amusement is displayed on 3-36, and the information is scrolled and displayed on the screen in units of lines and pages.

Next, as a video system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, when two television monitors 12 are connected, that is, when the television monitor 12 is connected to a plurality of video output terminals 33-36. Is detected, information is displayed using the screens of the plurality of television monitors 12 at the same time.

For example, the display data of the information of the best 100 is partially divided and output to the video output terminals 33 to 36 to which the respective television monitors 12 are connected, as shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b). Like two TV monitors 12
Of the best 100 is displayed over each of the screens 88 and 89, and display control is performed to move the information by vertical scrolling or horizontal scrolling with respect to the screens.

Also, display data of small icon information such as a character is output to video output terminals 33 to 36 to which the respective TV monitors 12 are connected, and the icon information is displayed over the respective screens of the two TV monitors 12. Is moved.

11. According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the karaoke terminal device having the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the karaoke terminal device shown in FIG. 1 includes detection units provided at the video output terminals 33 to 36 of the video control unit 11 shown in FIG. Circuit insertion / removal detection function and graphic display control (Graphic Display Controller)
ol: GDC), the karaoke terminal device is provided with a plurality of television monitors 12-1 by effectively utilizing the hardware resources.
To realize an effective video output system when .about.12-n is connected.

That is, the video control unit 11 includes a display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices, a connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the display device, and a plurality of connected devices by the means. When the connection of the display device is detected, the selection of the reserved music is displayed on the screen of each display device.
It has a function of displaying an operation screen for deletion or the like and a function of making it possible to perform the music selection work of the next music piece independently for each operation screen of each screen displayed by the means.

In this case, the karaoke terminal device automatically recognizes whether or not a plurality of television monitors 12 are connected to the video output terminals 33 to 36 by means of the insertion / removal detection circuits provided at the video output terminals 33 to 36, respectively. A video output method and a video display method are automatically switched according to the case where a connection is made and the case where a plurality of devices are connected, thereby realizing a video display application effective for the user.

For example, a case will be described in which a karaoke terminal device uses a function of displaying the best information and other song names on another television monitor and requesting the next song during a karaoke service. First, when only one TV monitor 12 is connected to the video output terminals 33 to 36, a normal request operation environment is provided.

Next, as a video system according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the number of the television monitors 12 connected to the video output terminals 33 to 36 is automatically recognized, and each of the connected television monitors 12 is separately recognized. Outputs the display data of the request operation screen of.

For example, when three television monitors 12 are connected, lyrics of karaoke music are displayed on the first television monitor 12 on a karaoke exclusive screen 90 as shown in FIG. A request screen 9 as shown in FIG.
1 is displayed on the third TV monitor 12 as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2C, a request screen 92 having contents independent of the request screen 91 is displayed.

In this way, the first TV monitor 1
While the first user is singing while watching 2, the second and third users can make requests on the request screens of the second and third television monitors 12, respectively.

That is, since the next music piece can be operated separately and independently by different television monitors 12, users other than the singer can request the next music piece independently of the singer.

If the last or leading numerical information of the music number is assigned to the identification information of each TV monitor 12 as an input method of the remote control 10, each TV monitor can be operated independently by one remote control 10. You can also

12. According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the karaoke terminal device having the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the karaoke terminal device shown in FIG. 1 includes detection units provided at the video output terminals 33 to 36 of the video control unit 11 shown in FIG. Circuit insertion / removal detection function and graphic display control (Graphic Display Controller)
ol: GDC) by effectively using the hardware resources
A plurality of television monitors 12-1 to 12-1 are connected to a karaoke terminal device.
2-n realizes an effective video output system when connected.

That is, the image control unit 11 includes a display device connection means for connecting a plurality of display devices, a connection number detection means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the display device, and a plurality of connection devices by the means. When the connection of the display device is detected, the function of a means for displaying lyrics in different languages corresponding to the reproduced music on the screen of each display device is achieved.

In this case, the karaoke terminal apparatus automatically recognizes whether or not two television monitors 12 are connected to the video output terminals 33 to 36 by means of the insertion / removal detection circuits provided at the video output terminals 33 to 36, respectively. The video output system and the video display system are automatically switched depending on the case where two devices are connected and the case where two devices are connected, and an application effective for the user is realized when two devices are connected.

In this karaoke terminal device, karaoke songs in various languages such as Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese can be reproduced, and in addition to the original lyrics of the songs,
The lyrics translated into other languages can be displayed.

First, when only one television monitor 12 is connected to the video output terminals 33 to 36, normal lyrics display is performed. In this case, the lyrics may be displayed in the language of the original lyrics, or the lyrics translated into another language may be displayed.

Next, as a video system according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, if the connection of two television monitors 12 to the video output terminals 33 to 36 is recognized, for example, if a foreign song is specified, When the song also has lyrics, the Japanese lyrics and the foreign lyrics are simultaneously displayed on the respective karaoke screens of the two television monitors 12.

13. According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the karaoke terminal device having the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the karaoke terminal device shown in FIG. Circuit insertion / removal detection function and graphic display control (Graphic Display Controller)
ol: GDC), the karaoke terminal device is provided with a plurality of television monitors 12-1 by effectively utilizing the hardware resources.
To realize an effective video output system when .about.12-n is connected.

That is, display device connection means for connecting a plurality of display devices, connection number detection means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the display device, and connection of an even number of display devices by the means. When it is done, it functions as a means for enlarging and displaying the lyrics corresponding to the reproduced music on one screen combining the screens of the respective display devices.

In this case, the karaoke terminal device automatically recognizes whether or not two television monitors 12 are connected to the video output terminals 33 to 36 by the insertion / removal detection circuits provided at the video output terminals 33 to 36, respectively. And two connected
The video output system and the video display system are automatically switched according to the case where two devices are connected, and an application effective for the user is realized when two devices are connected.

For example, when an even number of TV monitors 12, for example, two or four TV monitors 12, are recognized at the video output terminals 33 to 36, lyrics of karaoke music are displayed on two or four screens. , And outputs display data divided for each screen on each television monitor 12 to display a series of images over the entire screen of all television monitors 12.

As described above, claim 1 of the present invention
The karaoke terminal device according to the above has the video control unit 11 shown in FIG. 2 in the system configuration shown in FIG.
Are automatically provided to each of the I / Fs of the video outputs of the video output terminals 33 to 36, thereby automatically detecting how many TV monitors 12 are connected, and outputting the video depending on the connection form. When only one TV monitor 12 is connected, the screen is divided into two using the screen dividing unit 39 shown in FIG. Song list,
The best song information and other information are displayed on the TV monitor 12
Is connected, at least one TV monitor 12 displays a list of reserved songs, best song information, and other information exclusively on a full screen layout without dividing the screen into two. It is completely independent of karaoke and allows you to select reserved songs, delete reserved songs, and perform other operations.

A karaoke apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention includes the video control section 11 shown in FIG. 2 in the system configuration shown in FIG. 1, and the video output terminal 33 shown in FIG.
By providing an insertion / removal detection circuit in the I / F of the video output of ~ 36, the number of connected TV monitors 12 is automatically detected, and when two or more TV monitors 12 are connected, headphones or the like are connected. The normal karaoke lyrics are displayed along with the pre-listening service, and if there is no pre-listening service, only the karaoke lyrics are displayed.

The karaoke terminal device according to the third aspect of the present invention has the video control unit 11 shown in FIG. 2 in the system configuration shown in FIG. 1, and has the video output terminals 33 to 36 shown in FIG. By providing an insertion / removal detection circuit in the I / F of the video output, it is automatically detected how many TV monitors 12 are connected. If two or more TV monitors 12 are connected, a singing battle or a scoring battle is performed. When performing services to enjoy karaoke with multiple people, such as multiple TV monitors 1
2 to provide game functions such as alternately displaying karaoke.

The karaoke terminal device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention has the video control section 11 shown in FIG. 2 in the system configuration shown in FIG. 1, and has the video output terminals 33 to 36 shown in FIG. By providing an insertion / removal detection circuit in the I / F of the video output, it is automatically detected how many TV monitors 12 are connected. If two or more TV monitors 12 are connected, the best information etc. The second TV monitor 12
The screen is vertically scrolled or horizontally scrolled so as to extend over the screen of the second TV monitor 12 from the screen of the second TV monitor 12, and small icon information such as a character also extends over the screens of the plurality of TV monitors 12. In such a manner, the information is displayed using a plurality of such television monitors 12.

The karaoke terminal device according to claim 5 of the present invention has the video control unit 11 shown in FIG. 2 in the system configuration shown in FIG. 1, and has the video output terminals 33 to 36 shown in FIG. By providing an insertion / removal detection circuit in the video output I / F, it is automatically detected how many TV monitors 12 are connected. If two or more TV monitors 12 are connected, the number of TV monitors 12 Display an operation screen that allows you to request the next song separately and independently using minutes.

In the karaoke terminal device according to claim 6 of the present invention, the system configuration shown in FIG. 1 is inserted into and removed from the video output I / F of the video output terminals 33 to 36 of the video control unit 11 shown in FIG. Automatically detects how many TV monitors 12 are connected,
When two or more TV monitors 12 are connected, if Japanese lyrics exist when a foreign song is designated, the TV monitor 12 is displayed on a TV monitor 12 different from the TV monitor 12 displaying the lyrics of normal karaoke music. When the Japanese lyrics are displayed and the foreign language lyrics exist when the Japanese song is specified, the foreign language lyrics are displayed on a different TV monitor 12 than the normal TV monitor 12 displaying the lyrics of the karaoke music. I do.

In the karaoke terminal device according to claim 7 of the present invention, the system configuration shown in FIG. 1 is inserted into and removed from the video output I / F of the video output terminals 33 to 36 of the video control unit 11 shown in FIG. Automatically detects how many TV monitors 12 are connected. If an even number of TV monitors 12 is connected, such as two, four, etc., the karaoke lyrics for two TV monitors 12 are connected. The display is enlarged to four vehicles.

[0121]

As described above, according to the music reproducing apparatus of the present invention, the lyrics display when the user sings, the reserved music list,
Information such as the best tune or an operation screen for selecting or deleting a reserved tune can be more easily viewed. In addition, various video services and various operation modes using a plurality of display devices can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a hardware configuration diagram of a karaoke terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of a video control unit 11 shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of displaying lyrics of karaoke music in the karaoke terminal device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of lyrics color change timing data.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a screen division display mode in a conventional karaoke terminal device.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display sample of a split screen in a split screen display mode in a conventional karaoke terminal device.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a video output method in a conventional karaoke terminal device.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of the television monitor 12 according to claim 1 of the present invention in the karaoke terminal device shown in FIG. 1;

9 is a diagram showing a display example of a television monitor 12 according to claim 2 of the present invention in the karaoke terminal device shown in FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of a television monitor 12 according to claim 3 of the present invention in the karaoke terminal device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example of the television monitor 12 according to claim 4 of the present invention in the karaoke terminal device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display example of the television monitor 12 according to claim 5 of the present invention in the karaoke terminal device shown in FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: System bus (SYSTEM / BUS) 2: CPU 3: ROM 4: RAM 5: DMAC 6: INTC 7: Timer (TIMER) 8: Serial interface (SERIAL I / F) 9: Front panel 10: Remote control 11: Video control unit 12: TV monitor 13: Audio (AUDIO) control unit 14: Sound source board 15: Amplifier 16: Speaker 17: Microphone 18: Communication control unit 19: ISDN I / F 20: ISDN 21: SCSI I / F 22: VCD player 23: IDE / I / F 24: Hard disk drive (HD) 30, 31: Video input terminal 32: RGB input terminal 33-36: Video output terminal 37: Scan converter 38: Lyric synthesizer 39: Screen Division unit 40: Telop synthesis unit 41: Information generation unit 43, 44, 46 to 9 :: switch (SW)

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A music reproducing apparatus for reproducing singing music, comprising: display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices; connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the display device; When the connection of a plurality of display devices is detected by the means, the lyrics corresponding to the reproduced music, the information of the reserved music list, the best music and the like, and the operation screen for selecting and deleting the reserved music are respectively displayed differently. A music playback device comprising: a plurality of display device display means for displaying on a screen of the device. 2. A music reproducing apparatus for reproducing singing music, comprising: display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices; connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the means; When the connection of a plurality of display devices is detected by the means, if a pre-listening service using headphones or the like can be provided, lyrics corresponding to the music of the pre-listening service and lyrics corresponding to the reproduced music are displayed on different display devices Means for displaying on the screen of (1). 3. A music reproducing apparatus for reproducing singing music, comprising: display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices; connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the means; When the connection of a plurality of display devices is detected by the means, information on a list of reserved songs, operation screens for selecting or deleting a reserved song, and lyrics for the reproduced music are displayed on the screens of the respective display devices. And a means for alternately switching and displaying. 4. A music reproducing apparatus for reproducing singing music, comprising: display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices; connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the means; Means for displaying a series of information images so as to extend over the screen of each of the display devices when the connection of the plurality of display devices is detected by the means, and for moving and displaying the images with respect to the screen. A music playback device characterized by the above-mentioned. 5. A music reproducing apparatus for reproducing singing music, comprising: display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices; connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the display device. Means for displaying operation screens such as selection and deletion of reserved music when the connection of a plurality of display devices is detected by the means, wherein each screen displayed by the means is provided. A music reproducing apparatus characterized in that a next song selection operation can be performed independently for each operation screen. 6. A music reproducing apparatus for reproducing singing music, comprising: display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices; connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the means; Means for displaying lyrics in different languages corresponding to the reproduced music on the screen of each of the display devices when the connection of the plurality of display devices is detected by the means. 7. A music reproducing apparatus for reproducing singing music, comprising: display device connecting means for connecting a plurality of display devices; connected number detecting means for detecting the number of display devices connected to the means; Means for enlarging and displaying lyrics corresponding to the reproduced music on one screen combining the screens of the respective display devices when the connection of the even number of display devices is detected by the means. Music playback device.