JP2000181468A - Sound image processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide the sound image processor which can give special sound effects, for example, use grace notes. SOLUTION: This device 1 can reproduce a sound, a sound signal inputted from a microphone 5, and video. The device 1 comprises a grace note controller 6 which inputs effect adding operation in the form of pressure variation quantity data, a sound effect processor 7 which adds specific effects to the sound signal from the microphone 5 according to the pressure variation quantity data, and a reproducing device main body 8 which amplifies the voice signal outputted by the sound effect processor 7. A user grips the grace note controller 6 strongly or weakly according to music to give sound effects to the voice signal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an acoustic image processing apparatus capable of reproducing music, reproducing an audio signal fetched from a microphone, and reproducing a predetermined image.

[0002] The present invention also relates to an acoustic image processing apparatus capable of giving a special acoustic effect to an audio signal from a microphone.

Further, the present invention relates to an acoustic image processing apparatus capable of processing other matters in addition to reproducing music and reproducing an audio signal from a microphone and effectively using the same.

[0004]

2. Description of the Related Art An acoustic image processing apparatus of this type is provided as an apparatus capable of reproducing music, reproducing an audio signal captured from a microphone, and reproducing a predetermined image. Known as so-called karaoke.

Such an acoustic image processing apparatus generally includes a speaker for reproducing sound, a display for displaying an image,
A remote controller and a reproducing apparatus that reproduces a medium such as a laser desk or performs so-called karaoke music, which is transmitted by communication or the like, to a speaker, and provides an image including lyrics and the like to a display by selecting with the remote controller. And the main body (first
Prior art).

[0006] According to such an acoustic image processing apparatus, while watching the lyrics and the like displayed on the display in accordance with the music reproduced from the speaker (or without watching),
A user can enjoy music by picking up a voice sung by a user with a microphone, converting the voice signal into a voice signal, amplifying the voice signal in a playback device body, and supplying the amplified voice signal to a speaker.

[0007] In such an acoustic image processing apparatus, when singing along with music reproduced from a speaker, depending on the genre of music, a special singing method may be more enjoyable. For example, by singing with a singing method of turning measures or a singing method of death metal style, a user can have a sense of fulfillment and a person who listens to it can enjoy it.

[0008] However, such singing techniques have been technically difficult for users who have no special training.

[0009] Then, when considering a device capable of adding a special effect to an acoustic signal, an effect control device for giving a sound effect for musical instruments has already been provided (second prior art). This effect control device is a device that determines whether or not a sound effect is applied to the sound of a musical instrument by operating a foot operation device or by blowing into the air. Often used.

[0010]

According to the first prior art, the karaoke music is simply reproduced, or the sound from the microphone is amplified and reproduced from the speaker in accordance with the music. When the acoustic image processing device is not used, the unnecessary space is simply occupied, and there is a disadvantage that there is a useless device.

Further, according to the second prior art, it is possible to add a sound effect to a sound reproduced from a musical instrument, but there is a drawback that a sound effect cannot be added to a sound signal from a microphone. .

A first object of the present invention is to provide an acoustic image processing apparatus which solves the above-mentioned drawbacks and can be used for an audio signal from a microphone.

A second object of the present invention is to provide an acoustic image processing apparatus capable of processing not only music but also other processing tasks.

[0014]

In order to achieve the first object, an acoustic image processing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention is capable of reproducing music and reproducing an audio signal taken from a microphone. And an operation input means for converting an effect addition operation into an effect addition instruction signal, and an audio signal from a microphone according to the magnitude of the effect addition instruction signal from the operation input means. Sound effect processing means for adding a predetermined effect to the sound effect processing means, and a sound output signal from the sound effect processing means can be output as a sound output.

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
Since a special effect can be given to the audio signal from the microphone, the effect can be added as if the user sang by various singing methods regardless of the ability of the user.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the operation input means is a pressure sensing device for converting a pressure change amount applied as an effect adding operation into an effect adding command. Since the pressure change amount can be detected by this pressure sensing device, it is possible to obtain an effect addition command for giving a fine-grained effect.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, the pressure sensing device has an appearance like a fist. Since the user has such a grip fist shape, the user can obtain an effect giving instruction by gripping the grip fist and increasing or decreasing the gripping force.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the sound effect processing means adjusts the volume of the audio signal in accordance with the effect addition command signal, adjusts the timbre of the audio signal, Means for adjusting the signal waveform; and / or
Alternatively, it is characterized by comprising means for adjusting the frequency of the audio signal. The audio signal from the microphone selects one or more of the above adjustment means according to the sound effect,
The audio signal can be adjusted by the adjusting means.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an acoustic image processing apparatus capable of reproducing music, reproducing an audio signal captured from a microphone, and reproducing a predetermined image. In a possible acoustic image processing apparatus, a unique number is assigned and a keyboard for inputting predetermined information is provided, and a remote controller for identification capable of transmitting a unique number and input information as a command signal; and A command signal from the identification remote controller is fetched through the receiving means, a unique number extracted from the command signal is determined, and a predetermined message is reproduced as sound and a predetermined image is reproduced according to the unique number and the command signal. And reproducing means for performing the operation.

Therefore, according to the fifth aspect of the invention, since various processes can be executed, the operation rate is improved. In particular, by operating the identification remote controller to which the unique number is given, the content of the operation is processed in association with the unique number, so that other processing can be executed based on this unique number.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an acoustic image processing apparatus capable of reproducing music, reproducing an audio signal fetched from a microphone, and reproducing a predetermined image. A sound image processing apparatus capable of transmitting an identification remote controller, which is provided with a keyboard to which a unique number is assigned and which inputs predetermined information, is capable of transmitting a unique number and input information as a command signal, A specific remote controller capable of transmitting the input information as a special command signal, a command signal from the identification remote controller is received via a receiving unit, and a unique number extracted from the command signal is determined. Playing a predetermined message and playing a predetermined video in accordance with Uptake via the receiving means a special command signal from remote controller, characterized by comprising a reproducing means for reproducing a specific video as well as audio-playing a particular message by a special command signal.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the operation rate is improved, and the operation content is related to the unique number by operating the identification remote controller provided with the unique number. To process
Other processing can be executed based on the unique number, and a specific message can be reproduced or a specific video can be displayed according to a command from a specific remote controller.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the fifth or sixth aspect, the identification remote controller includes a special operation key for inputting information for instructing a special process, and a special operation key for inputting a predetermined number. It is characterized by comprising a numeric keypad and a display panel for displaying the contents of the key operation. By operating the special operation key, it is possible to instruct to perform a special process, and it is possible to input a numeral by using the ten keys. In addition, the content of the operation is displayed on the display panel at hand, and the content of the operation can be confirmed.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth or sixth aspect, the reproducing means includes a plurality of display means, a receiving means arranged at at least three positions, and the identification fetched via the receiving means. The identification number extracted from the command signal from the remote controller is determined, the position of the identification remote controller is determined from the command signal, and the image is switched to display means close to the identification remote controller. And sound image processing means for playing back a predetermined message as sound according to the judgment position and displaying the predetermined image on the switched display means. The position of the remote controller for identification is detected, and a video or the like is reproduced toward the position of the remote controller for identification. This can be used not only for music but also for communication.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect, the reproducing means comprises a plurality of display means and at least three
Receiving means arranged at two positions, determining a unique number extracted from a command signal from the identification remote controller captured via the receiving means, and determining the position of the identification remote controller from the command signal. The video is switched to display means close to the remote controller for identification, a predetermined message is reproduced as sound according to the unique number, the command signal and the determination position, and the predetermined video is displayed on the switched display means, and the identification is performed. Sound image processing means for sound-reproducing a specific message including a unique name based on the special command signal and the unique number when a special command signal from the remote controller is received via the receiving means. And In addition, since a specific message or the like including a unique name can be reproduced by a command from a specific remote controller, the utilization rate is improved as compared with a case where only music is reproduced.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the eighth or ninth aspect, the sound image processing means extracts response information from a predetermined response database based on the unique number, the command signal, and the determination position. A feature is provided in which means for causing a specific character to make a series of movements based on the response information and reproducing a predetermined message is provided. Since the message etc. according to the response information can be reproduced and the character can also move according to it, the character can behave as if it has a pseudo personality, and various atmospheres can be created. Can be provided.

In the invention according to claim 11, in claim 10, the response database associates a unique number assigned to one customer, a customer name, a nickname, time limit management data, and a past history. It is characterized by being made to. Since various types of response information are created based on the unique number and other information such as the past history, the contents to be reproduced are various.

In the twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect, the specific remote controller is capable of selecting a message to be reproduced from a plurality of messages stored in advance,
And a second specific remote controller that reproduces a specific video and gives a correct / incorrect instruction to a message or the like corresponding to the video. Two specific remote controllers play various messages and play video, improving the operation rate of the device.
In addition, various atmospheres can be provided.

According to the invention of claim 13, in claim 5 or 6, the identification remote controller can store information such as personal information, billing information, and a song that is good at the user, and stores the billing information in accordance with the usage situation. It is characterized in that rewriting is enabled. As a result, various data can be managed by the identification remote controller.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the ninth aspect, the sound image processing means determines a unique name or a predetermined name from the unique number immediately before the music piece reserved corresponding to the unique number is reproduced. It is characterized in that means for reproducing a message by sound are provided. The unique name and other messages are played just before the music is played, so you don't have to worry about reserved songs and you can identify yourself and others when you reserve the same song .

[0031]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<First Embodiment> FIGS. 1 to 3 illustrate a first embodiment of the present invention.
Here, FIG. 1 is an external configuration diagram illustrating the acoustic image processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, an acoustic image processing apparatus 1 includes a speaker 2 for reproducing sound, a display 3 for displaying an image, a remote controller 4 for giving various commands, and this apparatus. , A fist controller 6 as an operation input means for giving an effect addition command signal, and a sound effect processing device 7 for adding a predetermined sound effect to the sound signal from the microphone 5. A command from the identification remote controller 4 is received by a built-in receiving device (not shown), and based on the command, so-called karaoke music transmitted from a medium such as a laser desk or by communication is received. Amplified and provided to the loudspeaker 2 and at the same time generate an image including lyrics and the like and provide it to the display 3, And a reproduction apparatus main body 8 which gives the speaker 2 of the speech is synthesized karaoke music.

The speaker 2 is connected to an audio output terminal of the reproducing apparatus main body 8 via a cable 9, and the display 3 is connected to a video output terminal of the reproducing apparatus main body 8 via a cable 10.

An output terminal of the sound effect processing device 7 is connected to a sound input terminal of the reproduction device main body 8 via a cable 11. Note that the playback device main body 8 and the sound effect processing device 7 may be connected wirelessly.

The microphone 5 is connected to a sound input terminal of the sound effect processing device 7 via a cable 12, and the fist controller 6 is connected to a control input terminal of the sound effect processing device 7 via a cable 13.

The reproducing apparatus main body 8 includes a communication line 14.
Is connected, and processing such as communication karaoke can be performed.

The fist controller 6 is a device that functions as a pressure sensing device for converting the magnitude of the pressure applied as an effect adding operation into an effect adding command. The fist controller 6 has an appearance resembling a human fist.

Also, on the front panel of the playback device main body 8,
Although not shown, various display devices and operation buttons are arranged.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the sound effect processing device used in the first embodiment.

In FIG. 2, the sound effect processing device 7
Is roughly composed of an effect adding device 71 and an effect control device 72 for controlling the operation of the effect adding device 71.

In FIG. 2, the effect adding device 71 includes a volume adjusting device 75 for adjusting the volume of the audio signal, a tone adjusting device 76 for adjusting the tone of the audio signal, and a waveform adjusting device 77 for adjusting the waveform of the audio signal. It is composed of One or more of these devices 75, 76, 77 are used in combination. Although not shown, a frequency adjusting device for adjusting the frequency of the audio signal may be provided. These devices 7
5, 76 and 77 digitize the audio signal by an A / D converter (not shown), and digitally process the digital audio data to make the adjustment. According to these, one or two or more of the above-mentioned respective adjusting means are selected depending on what kind of sound effect is added to the audio signal from the microphone 5, and the audio signal is adjusted by the adjusting means.

The volume controller 75 operates to increase the volume when the fist controller 6 is grasped strongly.
The timbre adjusting device 76 operates so that the timbre changes greatly when the fist controller 6 is grasped strongly. The waveform adjusting device 77 operates so that the timbre is greatly distorted when the fist controller 6 is grasped strongly. The frequency adjustment device operates so as to raise the pitch as the fist controller 6 is strongly held. In the case of an echo controller (not shown), when the fist controller 6 is strongly held, the echo level is changed.

The effect control device 72 is, for example, a one-chip CP
U and the like. This one-chip CPU includes, for example, a processing unit body (CPU), a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, an A / D converter, and the like. The effect control device 72 digitizes the pressure change amount data as the effect addition command signal from the fist controller 6 by an A / D converter (not shown), and converts the digital pressure change amount data into parameter change amount data. Thus, it is supplied to a volume adjusting device 75, a tone adjusting device 76 and a waveform adjusting device 77.

Therefore, when the parameter change amount data changes for each of the devices 75, 76, and 77, the sound effect is updated according to the change.

The operation of the acoustic image processing apparatus having such a configuration will be described based on FIGS. 1 and 2 with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the sound effect processing apparatus according to the first embodiment. This flowchart is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 72 at regular intervals (for example, every 0.01 seconds).

The effect control device 72 takes in the pressure change data from the fist controller 6 (S101). In this method, the pressure change amount data from the fist controller 6 is digitized by an A / D converter, and is converted into parameter change amount data based on the digitized data.

Next, the effect control device 72 takes in the pressure change amount data obtained in the previous process and compares it with the pressure change amount data obtained in the current process (S102).

Next, the effect control device 72 determines whether or not there is a change (S103). The effect control device 72
When it is determined that there is no change (S103; NO), the previously set parameters are set (S104), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when the effect control device 72 determines that there is a change (S103; YES), the effect control device 72 further determines whether the parameter is larger than the parameter obtained in the previous process (S103).
105).

When the effect control device 72 determines that the value is smaller than the parameter obtained in the previous processing step,
(S105: Decrease), the parameter is changed to a parameter corresponding to the smaller value, and set in the volume controller 75, the tone controller 76 and / or the waveform controller 77 (S106).

On the other hand, when the effect control device 72 determines that the value is larger than the parameter obtained in the previous processing step (S105; increase), the effect control device 72 changes the parameter to a parameter corresponding to the magnitude and changes the parameter. 75, tone adjustment device 7
6 and / or set in the waveform adjusting device 77 (S10
7).

Such a processing step is performed by the effect control device 7.
2 is repeatedly executed. As a result, parameter change amount data according to the effect addition command signal from the fist controller 6 is set, and the volume adjustment device 75, the tone color adjustment device 76, and / or the waveform adjustment device 77 are respectively assigned in real time. Execute the adjustment process.
Thus, the user can sing a sung atmosphere by turning the bar by singing the fist controller 6 and changing the gripping pressure in accordance with the lyrics, thereby singing the atmosphere.

As a result, a singing method that is technically difficult for a user who has not received special training can be easily realized, and a variety of ways of enjoying can be achieved.

In the above embodiment, the fist controller 6 has been described as being separated from the microphone 5. However, for example, the fist controller 6 (not necessarily the shape of this embodiment) may be provided at the microphone 5. It may be provided and used. In this case, the sound effect can be provided by the degree of grip of the microphone 5.

<Second Embodiment> FIGS. 4 to 9 illustrate the second embodiment. FIG. 4 shows the second
It is a block diagram showing the example of composition of the acoustic image processing device concerning an embodiment.

In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the acoustic image processing apparatus 1A includes speakers 2, 2 for reproducing sound, displays 3, 3, 3 for displaying images,
An identification remote controller 4a, 4b,... That gives various commands and has a unique number, and a wireless microphone 5A that collects the voice of the user of this device
A specific remote controller 15 capable of transmitting specific input information as a special command signal;
16, the identification remote controllers 4a, 4b,
.. Are fetched via the receiving devices 16, 16, 16 and the unique number extracted from the command signal is determined, and a predetermined message is generated according to the unique number and the command signal. Reproduces a predetermined image while reproducing sound, and the specific remote controller 1
5 via the receiving device 16 and reproduces a specific message as sound and reproduces a specific video according to the special command signal.
Consists of

Further, a business card reader 17 and an information input device 18 are connected to the reproducing apparatus main body 8A. The business card reader 17 is a device that takes in the information written on the business card into the playback device main body 8A. The information input device 18 is for inputting other necessary information to the playback device main body 8A.

The receiving devices 16, 16, 16 are arranged at at least three positions. This is arranged to detect the position of the signal emitted from the identification remote controllers 4a, 4b,.

Further, the reproducing apparatus main body 8A judges the unique number extracted from the command signal from the identification remote controllers 4a, 4b,... The position of the remote controller for identification 4a, 4b,... Is determined from the signal, and the image is switched to the display 3 near the remote controller for identification 4a, 4b,. The message is reproduced as sound and a predetermined image is displayed on the display 3.

When the reproducing apparatus main unit 8A receives the special command signal from the specific remote controller 15 via the receiving means, the specific message including the unique name based on the special command signal and the unique number is received. The sound is reproduced.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation panel of the remote controller for identification used in the second embodiment.

In FIG. 5, identification remote controllers 4a, 4b. Have the same configuration, and the only difference is that a unique number is uniquely assigned to the device. Therefore, the operation panel of the identification remote controller 4a will be described and other identification remote controllers will be described. Description of 4b, 4c,... Is omitted.

This identification remote controller 4a
A special operation key 41 for inputting information for instructing a special process, and a numeric keypad 42 for inputting a predetermined number
And a display panel 43 for displaying the contents of key operations.

The special operation keys 41 include a "reservation button 41a", an "eighteenth button 41b", and a "bottle button 4a".
1c "," YES button 41d "," NO button 14 "
e "," CLR button 41f "," Account button 41 "
g "and" character call button 41h ". The numeric keypad 42 includes “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9, 0, A, B ". further,
The display panel 43 can display the contents of the operation and the like in English letters and numbers. The identification remote controllers 4a, 4b,
… Is to be carried by each customer and used by the customer.

The specific remote controller 15 includes a first specific remote controller 15a for selecting a message to be reproduced from a plurality of messages stored in advance, and a specific video reproduced and a message corresponding to the video. And the like, and a second specific remote controller 15b for giving a correct / incorrect command to the controller. The first specific remote controller 15a is operated as a disciplined remote controller for disciplining a series of actions of a character, and is used by a store manager or the like. The second specific remote controller 15b generates a so-called ad-lib message, and is used by a store clerk carrying it.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration diagram of an acoustic image processing apparatus according to the second embodiment.

In the acoustic image processing apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 6, the playback apparatus main body 8A is roughly divided into speakers 2 and 2,
.. From a plurality of displays 3,3,3, receiving devices 16,16,16 arranged in at least three positions, and the identification remote controllers 4a, 4b,. Of the identification remote controller 4a, 4b,... From the three command signals to switch the image to the display 3 near the identification remote controller. Sound processing means 20 for generating a predetermined message as sound in accordance with the command signal and the determination position, and generating and displaying a predetermined image on the switched display 3; audio and video from the sound processing means 20; Laserzisk and communication line 14
The karaoke apparatus 30 for displaying music and video from the karaoke apparatus and the reception data from the reception apparatuses 16, 16, and 16 is input to the sound processing means 20, and a control signal from the sound processing means 20 is provided to the karaoke apparatus 30. Interface 31
It is composed of

Here, the sound processing means 20 reads a CPU block 21 for controlling the entire apparatus, a video block 22 for controlling display of a game screen, a sound block 23 for generating sound effects, and a CD-ROM. It is composed of a subsystem 24 and the like.

The CPU block 21 has an SCU (System C
ontrol Unit) 100, main CPU 101, RAM1
02, ROM 103, cartridge I / F1a, sub C
It comprises a PU 104, a CPU bus 105 and the like.

The main CPU 101 controls the entire apparatus. The main CPU 101 has a D
It has the same calculation function as an SP (Digital Signal Processor) and can execute application software at high speed. The RAM 102 is used as a work area of the main CPU 101. In the ROM 103, an initial program for initialization processing and the like are written. The SCU 100 controls the buses 105, 106, and 107 so that the main CPU 101, the VDP 12
0, 130, the DSP 140, the CPU 141, and the like. Also, SCU
A VRAM 100 in the video block 11 includes a DMA controller therein and stores sprite data during a game.
Can be forwarded to This makes it possible to execute application software such as a game at high speed. The cartridge I / F 1a is for inputting application software supplied in the form of a ROM cartridge.

The sub CPU 104 is the main CPU 101
And a function of collecting received data from the receiving devices 16, 16, 16 in response to a request from the receiving device. Main C
The PU 101 performs processing such as changing the motion of a character in the displayed screen based on the received data received from the sub CPU 104.

The sub CPU 104 automatically recognizes the connected receiving devices 16, 16, 16.

The video block 22 is a VDP for drawing a character or the like composed of polygon data of a video game.
(Video Display Processor) 120, and a VDP 130 that performs drawing of a background screen, synthesis of polygon image data and a background image, clipping processing, and the like. VD
P120 is a VRAM 121 and a frame buffer 12
2, 123. The rendering data of the polygons representing the characters of the video game machine is stored in the main CPU 101.
Is sent to the VDP 120 via the SCU 100 from the
AM 121 is written. The drawing data written in the VRAM 121 is, for example, 16 or 8 bits / pixe.
l for drawing frame buffer 122 or 12
3 is drawn. The drawn data of the frame buffer 122 or 123 is sent to the VDP 130. Information for controlling drawing is transmitted from the main CPU 101 to the SCU 100.
To the VDP 120 via And VDP1
20 executes the drawing process according to this instruction.

The VDP 130 is connected to the VRAM 131, and the image data output from the VDP 130
It is configured to be output to the encoder 160 via the P. 32. The encoder 160 generates a video signal by adding a synchronization signal or the like to the image data, and outputs the video to the karaoke apparatus 30. Thereby, the video generated by this device is displayed on the display 3 via the karaoke device 30.

The sound block 12 includes a DSP 140 that performs voice synthesis according to the PCM system or the FM system, and a CPU 141 that controls the DSP 140 and the like. The audio data generated by the DSP 140 is converted to a two-channel signal by the D / A converter 170 and then output to the karaoke device 30. As a result, a predetermined message or the like is given to the speakers 2 and 2 via the karaoke device 30.

The subsystem 13 reads application software supplied in the form of a CD-ROM,
It has a function to play back moving images.

The main CPU 101 can perform not only video generation and message generation but also other time management, inventory management, and other operations. For example, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining the position of the remote controller for identification 4 that has issued a command among the remote controllers for identification 4a, 4b,... From the command signal fetched via the receiving means 16, 16, 16. Execute.
Further, the main CPU 101 gives a switching signal for switching the video to the display 3 near the remote controller 4 for identification to the karaoke apparatus 30 via the interface 31, and according to the unique number, the command signal and the judgment position. After a predetermined message and a predetermined image are generated, the generated message is given to the karaoke apparatus 30.

Further, the main CPU 101 receives the special command signal from the first specific remote controller 15a or the second specific remote controller 15 by the receiving means 1.
When the message is received via 6, 16, and 16, a specific message including a unique name is generated based on the special command signal and the unique number.

The main CP of the sound processing means 20
U101 extracts response information from a predetermined response database based on the unique number, the command signal, and the determination position, generates a series of movements for a specific character based on the response information, and outputs a predetermined message. Is formed.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a response database used in the acoustic image processing apparatus according to the second embodiment. In this figure, the response database 7
00 is a unique number 701 assigned to the customer,
The customer name 702, the nickname 703, the term management data 704, the bottle number 705, and the history data 707 are associated with each other.

The operation of the acoustic image processing apparatus having such a configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7 and FIGS.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the second embodiment. This flowchart is executed at fixed time intervals (for example, every 0.0001 seconds).

First, the main CPU 101 sets the receiving device 1
It is determined whether there is input data from S6 (S2).
01). If there is no input data, the main CPU 10
When 1 is determined (S201; NO), this processing flow is exited.

When determining that there is input data (S201; YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether the input data is from the identification remote controller 4 or from the specific remote controller 15 (S202). ).

When the main CPU 101 determines that the signal is from the identification remote controller 4 (S2
02; YES), the main CPU 101 first executes a triangulation process from the received data obtained from the receiving devices 16, 16, 16 (S203). Thereby, the main C
The PU 101 can grasp the position of the identification remote controller 4.

Next, the main CPU 101 determines the unique data of the identification remote controller 4 sending the command from the received data (S204).

Then, the main CPU 101 determines the contents instructed by the identification remote controller 4 (S205). The instructed contents are “reservation”, “eighteenth”, “bottle”, “YES”, “NO”, “CL”
R "and" accounting ".

First, as a result of the main CPU 101 determining a command from the remote controller 4 for identification, the "reservation"
(S205; "Reservation"), the input from the numeric keypad is awaited (S206-S207; N).
O).

Here, it is assumed that after pressing the numeric keypad 42 of the identification remote controller 4 and performing a series of pressing operations on the music number to be reserved, the reservation button 41a is pressed when a predetermined pressing operation is completed.

Then, the main CPU 101 takes in the number input from the numeric keypad 42 (S206), and determines whether the reservation button has been pressed (S207). Here, when the reservation button 41a is not pressed (S207; NO), the process returns to the input of the ten keys 42 (S2).
06).

When the reservation button is pressed (S207; YES), the main CPU 101 sets the music to be reproduced (S208) and exits the flow.

Next, when the main CPU 101 determines that the command is from the identification remote controller 4 and finds it to be "eighteenth"(S205;"eighteenth"), the main CPU 101 reads the eighteenth song, for example, by one.
A display process is executed on the screen of the 0 song display 3 (S2
09). Here, the main CPU 101 waits for selection of the song (S209-210; NO). When the user selects one of them by using the identification remote controller 4, the main CPU 101 determines that the music has been selected (S210; YES), and sets the selected music to be reproduced. (S211), and exits the flow.

When the main CPU 101 determines that the command is a “bottle” as a result of determining the command from the identification remote controller 4 (S205; “bottle”), the main CPU 101 sets the response database 70
0 to execute a process of notifying the bottle number (S
212), exit the flow.

Further, as a result of the main CPU 101 determining a command from the identification remote controller 4, "YE
S ”or“ NO ”(S2
05; “YES” or “NO”), the main CPU 1
01 executes the process of YES (S213) or executes the process of NO (S214) and exits the flow. With this flow, the intention of the user can be displayed.

Further, as a result of the main CPU 101 determining a command from the identification remote controller 4, "CL
R ”(S205;“ CL
R "), the main CPU 101 executes the CLR process (S215), and exits the flow.

Further, as a result of the main CPU 101 determining the command from the remote controller 4 for identification, if it is determined that the transaction is "accounting"(S205;"accounting"), the accounting process is executed (S101), and the flow is executed. Exit.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the specific remote controller 15 has been determined (S202; N
O) Then, the first specific remote controller 15a
Or the second specific remote controller 15b (S220).

If it is determined that the remote controller is the first specific remote controller 15a (S220: YE
S), the processing of the first specific remote controller 15a is executed.

For example, the first specific remote controller 15a functions as a remote controller for discriminating a character. Although not shown, the "XX button" on the operation panel of the first specific remote controller 15a is used. When pressed, "Prefer Karaoke.", "○
Pressing the "○ button" means "likes", pressing the "○ button" means "it doesn't look like", and pressing the "x button" means "don't call too much", "xx button" When the button is pressed, a message such as "I dislike" is pressed, and when the "XXX button" is pressed, a message such as "Do not speak at all" is reproduced from the sound processing means 20.

Further, the second specific remote controller 1
5b (S220; NO), the process of the second specific remote controller 15b is executed.

For example, the second specific remote controller 15b functions as an adribmo controller using a character, and although not shown, "XX" on the operation panel of the second specific remote controller 15b.
By pressing the "button", "I understand, I understand",
Press the "○○ button" to say "yes", press the "○ button" to say "yes, I see,""xbutton"
If you press `` Yes, yeah, '' press the `` XX button '', `` what a ok, sooooo '', if you press the `` XXX button '', `` Ah, I'm sorry, '' The message is reproduced from the sound processing means 20.

If the command for pressing the identification remote controller 4 immediately before is, for example, accounting, and the button of the second specific remote controller 15b is pressed, the main CPU 101 executes another voice processing. . For example, when "xx button" is pressed, "mah, I'm going home now, I can't get it", "xx button"
Is pressed, "Please come again, I miss you,"
When the "○ button" is pressed, "I'm going to come this time"
□ Thank you for your payment, ”when the“ XX button ”was pressed,“ Thank you for your kindness, we are waiting for another visit ”, and when the“ XXX button ”was pressed,“ Thank you. "

Although not shown, the playback device 8
A can execute the following processing.

(1) Since each of the identification remote controllers 4 has a unique individual number, up to 1000 registrations can be made.

(2) Since the response database 700 has a data area for bottle expiration management, the main CPU 10
1 manages the expiration date from this data, stops registration of the identification remote controller 4 in three months, and freezes the contents of the unique number in six months. When a new bottle is inserted, it can be used again for three months from that point.

(3) Information required by the information input device 18 is input to the playback device main body 8A. The playback device main body 8A
Writing is performed for the issued identification remote controller 4 among the identification remote controllers 4a, 4b,.

(4) The playback apparatus main body 8A has data on the registration of the unique number and the identification remote controller 4 currently used, and can manage them.

(5) Further, the reproducing apparatus main body 8A displays a predetermined character for the song reserved by the identification remote controller 4, and reproduces a predetermined message. In response to this, a response of "YES" or "NO" is taken from the identification remote controller 4, and
Further messages can be generated according to the result.

(6) The playback device main body 8A executes other management and control processes.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a character generated by the reproducing apparatus main body 8A. As described above, the predetermined character 900 is displayed on the screen of the display 3 and performs a series of various operations according to the above-described processing, and the character 900 utters various messages. Will look like Therefore, the customer can have a simulated experience as if he / she was entertained by the character 900 displayed on the screen of the display 3.

According to the second embodiment, not only music reproduction but also other processing tasks can be processed. Therefore, according to the second embodiment, since various processes can be executed, the operation rate of the apparatus is improved.

Further, according to the second embodiment, by operating the identification remote controller 4 to which a unique number is given, the content of the operation is processed in association with the unique number. Other processing can be executed based on the number.

Further, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to reproduce a specific message or to display a specific video in response to a command from a specific remote controller.

<Third Embodiment> FIGS. 10 to 13 illustrate the third embodiment. Here, FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another example of the identification remote controller.

The remote controller for identification 4A is
It is a thin card type remote controller. An operation panel 50 is provided on the identification remote controller 4A. On the operation panel 50, a song name button 51, a balance button 52, a singer button 53, an "A line" button 54, a "ka line"
Button 55, “Sa row” button 56, “Ta row” button 5
7, a "line" button 58, a "line" button 59, a "line line" button 60, a "line line" button 61, a preset button 62, a simple input button 63, and a display panel 64 are provided. The card-type identification remote controller 4A is provided with a chain 65.

Further, the identification remote controller 4A
Has a built-in one-chip CPU device, for example.
In addition, a flash memory is also provided.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a use mode in which the identification remote controller is used. The identification remote controller 4A can be attached to and detached from the slot 81 of the writing device 80. Writing device 8
0, a display panel 82 is disposed on the surface, and a touch panel is disposed on the display panel 82. By operating the touch panel, the identification remote controller 4 attached to the writing device 80 is operated.
In A, information necessary for managing and operating the term and name can be written. That is, the identification remote controller 4A can store information such as personal information, billing information, and favorite songs in a flash memory or the like therein, and rewrite the billing information in accordance with the usage situation. Becomes possible. Further, the identification remote controller 4A displays the balance and other information on the display panel 64.

The identification remote controller 4A written by the writing device 80 in this manner is lent to a customer. Of course, the identification remote controller 4A includes:
A unique number is assigned, and an eighteenth song or the like is also written.

Such an identification remote controller 4
When he leaves the store, he hangs on his own bottle 85 and returns.

Here, the customer inputs a reservation to the reproducing apparatus main body 8B by each identification remote controller 4A.
The playback device main body 8B may have the same configuration as that of the second embodiment.

When receiving the reservation from the remote controller for identification 4A, the reproducing apparatus main unit 8B reads the unique name or the predetermined name from the unique number immediately before the reserved music corresponding to the unique number is reproduced. Is reproduced as sound and displayed on the screen of the display 3 as well. That is, immediately before the reservation from the identification remote controller 4A is reproduced, the reproducing device main body 8B displays “Mr. XX, waiting” on the screen 300 of the display 3 as shown in FIG. And a message with the same voice as the contents
Originating from

As described above, in the third embodiment, just before the karaoke music is reproduced, the unique name of the user who reserved from the unique number and other messages (that is, "O").
"I'm waiting for you." Is displayed on the screen 300 of the display 3 and the same content is reproduced by voice, so that the reserved song is not watched carefully. Also, when the same song is reserved, the user can identify himself / herself.

<Other Embodiments> FIG. 13 shows the fourth embodiment.
It is a top view which shows embodiment. It is a front view showing a coin box applicable to an acoustic image processing device and a game device in a fourth embodiment shown in this figure.

In FIG. 13, coin box 90
Can handle a plurality of billing information at the same time. That is, on the operation panel 91 of the coin box 90, a coin insertion slot 92 of, for example, 300 yen is provided on the center left side of the panel, a coin insertion port 93 of, for example, 200 yen is provided on the right side of the center of the panel, A seven-segment display panel 94 of a light-emitting diode (LED), a seven-segment display panel 95 of a light-emitting diode (LED) above the coin slot 93, and a coin slot 92,
Below each of 93 are coin return levers 96, 97
However, coin return ports 98 and 99 are arranged below the coin return levers 96 and 97, respectively. Further, on the illustrated side of the insertion ports 92 and 93, a display panel 9 composed of a seven-segment light emitting diode (LED) is provided.
2a and 93a are arranged. This display panel 92
A and 93a can be changed in display by a display control circuit (not shown). The display control circuit can change display data by data communication.

The coin slot 92 is used when using amusement. The coin slot 93 is used when karaoke is used. The display panel 93 displays how many remaining times the amusement function can be handled and how much should be turned on. The display panel 94 displays how many times the karaoke function is to be played and how much more to input.

As described above, the coin box 90 can simultaneously handle a plurality of pieces of billing information, and can change billing settings in real time by communication.

FIG. 14 shows that the coin box 90A can handle a plurality of pieces of billing information at the same time. That is, the operation panel 91A of the coin box 90A is provided with a banknote insertion slot 92A of, for example, 1000 yen on the left side of the panel and a coin insertion port 93A of, for example, 200 yen on the right side of the panel. These inlets 92A, 93A
The select buttons 191 and 192 are arranged above. The select buttons 191 and 192 are buttons for selecting either karaoke or amusement. On the select buttons 191, 192, a display panel 94A is arranged. A coin return lever 97 is provided below the coin insertion slot 93A, and a coin return port 99 is provided below each of the coin return levers 97.

As described above, this coin box 90A is
Multiple billing information can be handled at the same time.

[0130]

According to the present invention, a special effect can be given to a voice signal from a microphone, so that an effect can be added as if sung by various singing methods regardless of the ability of the user. it can.

Further, according to the present invention, since various processes can be executed, the operation rate is improved. Further, in the invention according to claim 5, by operating the identification remote controller to which the unique number is given, the content of the operation is processed in association with the unique number. Processing can be executed.

Further, according to the present invention, the operation rate is improved, and the content of the operation is processed in association with the unique number by operating the identification remote controller provided with the unique number. Other processing can be executed based on the unique number, and a specific message can be reproduced or a specific video can be displayed according to a command from a specific remote controller.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external configuration diagram illustrating an acoustic image processing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a sound effect processing device used in the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the sound effect processing device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an external view showing an acoustic image processing apparatus according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an operation panel of a remote controller for identification used in the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration diagram of an acoustic image processing apparatus according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a response database used in the acoustic image processing device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the second embodiment.

FIG. 9 shows a reproduction apparatus main body 8A according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a character generated by the above.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the identification remote controller according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a use mode using an identification remote controller according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for describing a use state of karaoke according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a front view of a coin box according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a front view of the coin box according to the fifth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 acoustic image processing device, 2 speakers, 3 display, 4 remote controller for identification, 5 microphone, 6 fist controller, 7 sound effect processing device,
8, 8A, 8B playback device main body, 9, 10, 11, 1
2, 13 cable, 14 communication line, 15 specific remote controller, 16 receiving device, 17 business card reader, 20 sound processing means, 30 karaoke device, 31
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 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Mitsutoshi Yamamoto 1-2-2 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo F-term in SEGA Enterprises Co., Ltd. 5C082 AA21 AA31 BA27 CB01 CB06 DA87 MM05 MM08 5D108 BF02 BF20 BH01 BH10

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. An audio image processing apparatus capable of reproducing music, reproducing an audio signal captured from a microphone, and reproducing a predetermined image, comprising: an operation input unit for converting an effect adding operation into an effect adding command signal; Sound effect processing means for adding a predetermined effect to the sound signal from the microphone in accordance with the magnitude of the effect addition command signal from the operation input means; and a sound output signal from the sound effect processing means as a sound output. An acoustic image processing apparatus characterized in that it can output. 2. The acoustic image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said operation input means is a pressure sensing device that converts a pressure change amount applied as an effect adding operation into an effect adding command. 3. The acoustic image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the pressure sensing device has an appearance like a fist. 4. The sound effect processing means includes means for adjusting the volume of the audio signal, means for adjusting the tone of the audio signal, means for adjusting the waveform of the audio signal, and / or 2. The acoustic image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for adjusting a frequency of the audio signal. 5. An acoustic image processing apparatus capable of reproducing music, reproducing an audio signal fetched from a microphone, and reproducing a predetermined video, wherein a unique number is assigned and predetermined information is input. An identification remote controller capable of transmitting a unique number and input information as a command signal; a unique number extracted from the command signal by receiving a command signal from the identification remote controller via a receiving unit; And reproducing means for reproducing a predetermined message and reproducing a predetermined video in accordance with the unique number and the command signal. 6. An acoustic image processing apparatus capable of reproducing music, reproducing an audio signal captured from a microphone, and reproducing a predetermined image, wherein a unique number is assigned and predetermined information is input. An identification remote controller capable of transmitting a unique number and input information as a command signal, a specific remote controller capable of transmitting specific input information as a special command signal, and a command from the identification remote controller. The signal is fetched via the receiving means, the unique number extracted from the command signal is determined, a predetermined message is reproduced as sound and a predetermined image is reproduced according to the unique number and the command signal, and the specific remote The special command signal from the controller is taken in via the receiving means, and the special Acoustic image processing apparatus characterized by comprising a reproducing means for reproducing a specific video as well as audio-playing a particular message by the signal. 7. The remote controller for identification includes a special operation key for inputting information for instructing a special process, a numeric keypad for inputting a predetermined number, and a display panel for displaying the contents of the key operation. The acoustic image processing apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising: 8. The reproducing means includes: a plurality of display means; a receiving means arranged at at least three positions; and a unique number extracted from a command signal from the identification remote controller captured via the receiving means. Determining the position of the remote controller for identification from the command signal, switching the image to display means close to the remote controller for identification, and playing back a predetermined message in accordance with the unique number, the command signal, and the determined position. 7. The acoustic image processing device according to claim 5, further comprising: a sound image processing unit that displays a predetermined image on a display unit that has switched. 9. The reproducing means comprises: a plurality of display means; receiving means arranged at at least three positions; and a unique number extracted from a command signal from the identification remote controller captured via the receiving means. Determining the position of the remote controller for identification from the command signal, switching the image to display means close to the remote controller for identification, and playing back a predetermined message in accordance with the unique number, the command signal, and the determined position. And displaying a predetermined image on the switched display means, and, when the special command signal from the specific remote controller is received via the receiving means, a unique name is set based on the special command signal and the unique number. 7. A sound image processing apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising a sound image processing means for sound reproducing a specific message including the sound message. . 10. The sound image processing means extracts response information from a predetermined response database based on the unique number, the command signal, and the determination position, and performs a series of motions on a specific character based on the response information. 10. The acoustic image processing apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising: means for playing back a predetermined message. 11. The acoustic image processing according to claim 10, wherein the response database is made up of a unique number assigned to each customer, a customer name, a nickname, and time limit management data. apparatus. 12. The specific remote controller according to claim 1, further comprising: a first specific remote controller capable of selecting a message to be reproduced from a plurality of messages stored in advance, a specific video being reproduced and corresponding to the video. The second to give a correct or incorrect command to a message etc.
7. The acoustic image processing apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising a specific remote controller. 13. The remote controller for identification,
You can store information such as personal information, billing information, your favorite songs,
7. The acoustic image processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein rewriting of billing information is enabled according to the usage situation. 14. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sound image processing means is provided with a means capable of acoustically reproducing a unique name or a predetermined message from the unique number immediately before a song reserved corresponding to the unique number is reproduced. The acoustic image processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein: