JP2000181469A - Karaoke device characterized by function of reproducing bgm in nonuse period - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To use the device to create an atmosphere of a store by reproducing various prepared KARAOKE music as BGM as desired. SOLUTION: In a proper storage part such as a data storage part 4 of this KARAOKE device, a BGM music selection list is generated. This BGM music selection list can be edited in BGM setting mode started in response to specific operation input from a remote control transmitter 14, a console panel 18, etc. A main computer 12 obtains KARAOKE music data from the data storage part 4 when no music is booked by a user, and drives a synthesizer 22 according to the data to perform a playing process, thereby outputting KARAOKE accompaniment music as BGM from a speaker 28. At this time, the main computer 12 selects pieces of object music to be played from the BGM music selection list in specific order or at random.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a karaoke apparatus having a function of automatically playing BGM when a requested music is not registered in a reservation list.
It relates to a device in which M can be set arbitrarily.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a so-called pub or pub, unlike a normal karaoke box, a karaoke apparatus is not used for a long time. In such stores, BGM is generally played for the purpose of creating the mood and atmosphere of the store when the karaoke apparatus is not used. The BGM played here is music supplied from a music channel of a cable broadcast or CD music reproduced and output from a CD player. In addition, B added to the karaoke device
In some cases, the karaoke music provided in the karaoke apparatus is appropriately selected using the GM performance function and automatically played as BGM.

[0003]

When playing BGM using a cable broadcast music channel, the user can select a desired music channel and play his / her favorite music. On the other hand, when playing CD music from a CD player,
You can play your favorite music CD.

[0004] However, the karaoke device uses the karaoke device to play the karaoke song B
When playing as GM, genre information attached to the karaoke music is used, and the karaoke music arbitrarily selected from the specified genres is played as BGM, so even though the genre can be specified, the music desired by the user is directly specified. I couldn't do it and couldn't play the BGM I wanted.
For this reason, the desired mood and atmosphere cannot be created,
I couldn't bring the color of the store to the front as I wanted. Even though a large amount of music data is provided in the karaoke apparatus, it could not be used very effectively.

[0005] In particular, recently, with the advent of DVD-ROMs, storage devices and storage media have increased in capacity, and not only data for performing karaoke accompaniment music but also singing voices of former singers of karaoke have been recorded. Vocal recording data can be easily added. It is originally proposed to be used for singing practice.
It is a waste to not use it for M.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to be able to play BGM as desired using abundant karaoke songs prepared in a karaoke apparatus, and It is an object of the present invention to provide a karaoke apparatus that can contribute to mood creation and mood creation.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems === Invention of Claim 1 =
== The underlying invention is specified by the following items (1) to (6). (1) Karaoke data including music generation data as a generation origin of karaoke accompaniment music and lyrics depiction data as a generation origin of lyrics images are collected in a database using a music ID as a key. (2) A music generating means for processing the music generation data of the specified music ID and outputting the karaoke accompaniment music as sound, and processing the lyrics rendering data of the specified music ID and synchronizing with the sound output of the music. Lyrics rendering means for outputting a lyrics image to a video. (3) There is a means for registering a music ID acquired by a request input from a user in a reservation list set in an appropriate storage unit. (4) A BGM music selection list is set in an appropriate storage unit. There is a means for writing an arbitrary music ID into the BGM music selection list. (5) When a music ID is registered in the reservation list, one music ID is passed to the music generation means and the lyrics rendering means as a processing target in a predetermined order. (6) If no music ID is registered in the reservation list and other BGM execution conditions are satisfied, one music ID is selected from the BGM music selection list in accordance with a predetermined rule and passed to the music generation means as a processing target.

[0008] The predetermined rule of the item (6) in claim 1 is that one music ID is selected in a predetermined order from the BGM music selection list. is there.

=== Invention of Claim 3 === The predetermined rule of the item (6) in claim 1 is to randomly select one music ID from the BGM music selection list.

=== Invention of claim 4 === The karaoke apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the karaoke apparatus has a plurality of the BGM music selection lists, and a BGM designated by an operation input from among the plurality of BGM selection lists. Means for enabling the music selection list is provided.

=== Invention of claim 5 === The karaoke apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the database contains vocal recording data for reproducing the singing voice of an original singer. If there is accompanying karaoke data and the vocal-equipped song is to be played as BGM, the vocal recording data is also obtained from the database and the vocal recording data is synchronized with the sound output of the music generating means. A vocal reproducing unit for performing a reproducing process is provided.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS === Basic Configuration and Basic Operation of Karaoke Apparatus === A schematic configuration of an embodiment of a karaoke apparatus according to the present invention is shown in FIG. The karaoke apparatus includes a data storage unit 4 including a hard disk device, a DVD-ROM drive device, and the like. In the data storage unit 4,
Music generation data from which the karaoke accompaniment music is generated,
A large number of karaoke data including the lyrics rendering data from which the lyrics rendering images are generated is stored. In the data storage unit 4, a database for managing karaoke data using a song ID as a key is constructed. This database selects and processes appropriate karaoke data according to a command from the main computer 12.

A request input from a user is received by the remote control transmitter 14 and the operation panel 18, and the content of the request is transmitted from the remote control transmitter 14 to the remote control receiver 16.
To the operation input interface 20 or from the operation panel 18 to the operation input interface 20 and input to the main computer 12. When there is a music request from the user, the main computer 12 specifies the music ID of the requested music and registers the music ID in the reservation list. This reservation list is stored in the data storage unit 4 and the R
It is created in an appropriate storage unit such as an AM, and the registered contents are read or deleted according to an instruction from the main computer 12.

When a music ID is registered in the reservation list, the main computer 12 sequentially acquires karaoke data corresponding to the music ID from the data storage unit 4 and performs a performance process. In this performance processing, the synthesizer 22 is driven based on the music generation data of the karaoke data to generate karaoke accompaniment music. Further, based on the lyrics rendering data of the karaoke data, the video controller 30 generates a lyrics image that changes color as the karaoke accompaniment music progresses. The generated karaoke accompaniment music is mixed by the mixing amplifier 24.
And synthesizes with the singing input from the microphone 26 and outputs the sound from the speaker 28. The generated lyric image is synthesized with the background image output from the background image supply unit 32 and then output to the display 34. The main computer 12 performs a process of deleting the song ID of the song that has become a performance process target from the reservation list at an appropriate occasion.

In addition, karaoke data accompanied by vocal recording data obtained by recording the singing voice of the former singer is registered in the database of the data storage unit 4. The vocal recording data is formed in various digital recording formats such as an ADPCM format or an analog recording format. When acquiring the karaoke data from the data storage unit 4, the main computer 12 also acquires the vocal recording data and decodes the vocal recording data into a decoder 36.
Playback processing synchronized with karaoke accompaniment music via
The reproduced output can be output from the speaker 28 together with the karaoke accompaniment music and the singing input from the microphone 26 via the mixing amplifier 24.

=== BGM Setting Mode === In this karaoke apparatus, when music is not registered in the reservation list and a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, a karaoke is performed based on a BGM music selection list created in advance. Music is played as BGM. Hereinafter, the mechanism will be described in detail.

In the BGM music selection list, one or more IDs of music pieces to be played as BGM are registered. This B
The GM music selection list is created in a non-volatile memory such as a RAM, other than the data storage unit 4, and other appropriate storage units.
To register an arbitrary song in the BGM song selection list, use BG
Activate the M setting mode. The BGM setting mode is activated in response to a specific operation input from a user interface such as the remote control transmitter 14 and the operation panel 18. The specific operation input is set so as to be activated by a combination of a specific request number and other operations not published in the karaoke table of contents, and the karaoke apparatus such as a karaoke shop clerk or a maintenance worker is used. This is an operation input received from a person who is responsible for management, not a customer who uses the karaoke apparatus. When accepting this operation input, appropriate security measures such as requesting the input person to input a password are employed.

When receiving an operation instruction to switch to the BGM setting mode, the main computer 12 reads the registered contents of the BGM music selection list, displays it on the display 34, and waits for an operation input from the user through the user interface. An example of the display screen of the display 34 at this time is shown in FIG. Here, music titles and music IDs registered in the BGM music selection list are displayed on the screen in a list format. If you want to edit the list,
A predetermined operation input is performed using, for example, a ten key, a cursor key, a cross key, or the like provided on the remote control transmitter 14, the operation panel 18, or the like to edit the registered contents of the BGM music selection list. For example, if you want to register a new BGM,
The edit menu screen is called (FIG. 2B), and an operation input for making a new registration is made through the user interface to call the new registration screen (FIG. 2C). And
The user inputs the music ID and performance order of the karaoke music to be registered as BGM. If the user does not know the ID of the song to be registered, the user can open a song inquiry screen (FIG. 2D) and use the song inquiry function to search for the song title, singer name, genre, new score, etc. . In addition to this, on the new registration screen, as a method of specifying a registered music, a song of up to the n-th best song of the week can be designated as BGM, or n songs can be randomly selected from singer names and genres such as pops and enka. There are various designation methods. After designating the music ID, the list editor sends an instruction to the effect that registration has ended to the main computer 12 to end the registration work. The main computer 12, which has received the instruction to end from the list editor, writes the music ID of the specified newly registered music in a predetermined storage unit and registers it in the BGM music selection list.

In the BGM setting mode, the BG
The registered music can be deleted from the M music selection list, the performance order can be set for the registered music in the BGM music selection list, and the performance order can be changed. It is also possible to specify how to select music from the BGM music selection list, such as randomly selecting music from the BGM music selection list and playing it. Furthermore, another BGM music selection list is created (FIG. 2 (e)), and various settings and the like can also be made on this list. In this case, there is a setting mode for selecting and validating an arbitrary list from the list.

=== Processing of Main Computer === The main computer 12 executes the following music selection routine in parallel with the performance processing of the karaoke data and the rendering processing of the lyrics image. This music selection routine is a routine for checking whether or not there is a registered music in the reservation list and determining whether or not to output BGM. FIG. 3 shows an example of this music selection routine. Main computer 12
First monitors whether a music selection command has been issued according to the music selection routine (S101). Here, the music selection command is issued, for example, when it is permitted to perform the preparation for the next music, and is issued by a routine that comprehensively manages various routines executed and processed by the main computer 12. Here, it is determined that the music selection command has been issued when the flag F1 indicating the presence / absence of the music selection command is “1”, and it is determined that the music selection command has not been issued when the flag F1 is “0”. I do. When the music selection command is issued, it is checked whether there is any music ID currently registered in the reservation list (S
102). If there is a registered music piece in the reservation list, an identification flag Fa for discriminating whether the music piece is a normal karaoke music piece performance process or a BGM performance process is set to "0" (S103). Then, the music with the highest priority is selected from the reservation list, and the ID of the music is set as the music to be played (S104). Thereafter, the flag F1 representing the music selection command is returned to “0” (S10).
5) Terminate the processing.

On the other hand, if there is no registered music in the reservation list, it is checked whether other execution conditions for playing BGM are satisfied (S106). Here, the predetermined execution condition is whether or not there is another event to be executed prior to BGM such as a music introduction program or an advertisement program, or a predetermined time after the performance of the karaoke music, for example, 3
Conditions such as whether 0 seconds or 1 minute have elapsed. If the BGM execution conditions are not satisfied, the music selection routine ends.

On the other hand, if the execution condition is satisfied, the flag Fa is set to "1" (S107), and then the BGM
A process for selecting one song from the song selection list is performed (S108). Here, if the music is set to be played in the order specified in the BGM setting mode, one music is selected according to the specified order, and the music ID is set as the music to be played. In addition, B
If it is set in the GM setting mode to select music at random, a music is selected at random from the BGM music selection list and set as a performance target music. After that, the flag F1 indicating the music selection command is set to “0”.
And the series of processing is terminated from (S109).

When an appropriate music performance processing opportunity arrives, the main computer 12 acquires karaoke data corresponding to the music ID set as a performance processing target from the data storage unit in accordance with a music performance processing routine. Here, if the flag Fa is “0”, it is determined that the process is a normal karaoke music performance process, and both the music generation data and the lyrics rendering data are obtained. Based on these data, the performance of the karaoke accompaniment music is performed. Output and video output of the lyrics image. On the other hand, if the flag Fa is “1”, the BG
Judgment is made as M performance, music generation data is obtained, and the karaoke accompaniment music is played and output as BGM. Here, if the karaoke data of the tune to be played by the BGM is accompanied by vocal recording data, the vocal recording data is also obtained from the data storage unit 4 and reproduced and output in synchronization with the karaoke accompaniment music. I do. At this time, display 3
4 may output an appropriate background video supplied from the background video supply unit 32.

Here, when a music is requested from the user and the music is registered in the reservation list during the performance processing of a certain BGM, the music selection command flag F1 is set to "1" again. According to the music selection routine, the registered music in the reservation list is selected as the music to be played, the BGM performance processing is interrupted halfway, and the registered music performance processing is started.

At this time, the main computer 12 stores the progress of the performance up to which song the performance processing has progressed in the data storage unit 4 or an appropriate storage unit such as a RAM.
When the performance processing opportunity of the BGM arrives again, it can be set so that the performance processing is advanced based on the information.

When the music registered in the BGM music selection list is set to be played in a predetermined order, and when the performance processing of all the music in the BGM music selection list is completed, the music in the BGM music selection list is started from the beginning. Perform the performance processing.

=== Other Embodiments === (1) The data storage section 4 does not need to include karaoke data accompanied by vocal recording data, and need not necessarily include the decoder 36. Absent. (2) The BGM music selection list does not need to be able to be edited particularly on the editing screen. (3) When the performance process of the BGM is interrupted and the performance process of the music registered in the reservation list is performed, it is not always necessary to store the content of the interruption. In this case, in the BGM setting mode, it can be arbitrarily set whether or not to store the content of the interruption. (4) It is preferable to be able to arbitrarily set whether or not the vocal recording data is to be reproduced.

[0028]

According to the karaoke apparatus of the present invention, the user himself
The karaoke music desired as M is registered in the BGM music selection list.
BGM can be played as desired based on the M music selection list. For example, it is possible to play only a song with the theme of Osaka as BGM, or to play a supporting song of a certain professional baseball team as BGM when the team wins. Therefore, the BGM can be selected according to the interior of the store, the customer demographics, the location, the season, the topic, etc., and it plays a role in creating the mood and atmosphere of the store,
The color of the store is brought to the forefront, and the individuality can be positively emphasized.

Furthermore, since the abundant resources of the karaoke database are used as they are, the karaoke database can be implemented without much time and cost. In addition, the vocal recording data accompanying singing practice is
If it is used as GM, it can be used as a cable broadcasting music channel or C
High quality BGM that is no different from D can be played.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a karaoke apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an editing screen in a BGM setting mode of the karaoke apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a music selection routine executed by a main computer of the karaoke apparatus according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 4 Data Storage Unit 12 Main Computer 14 Remote Control Transmitter 16 Remote Control Receiver 18 Operation Panel 22 Synthesizer 26 Microphone 28 Speaker 34 Display 36 Decoder

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[Submission date] March 24, 2000 (200.3.2.
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[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems === Invention of Claim 1 =
== The underlying invention is specified by the following items (1) to (6). (1) Karaoke data including music generation data which is a generation origin of karaoke accompaniment music and lyrics depiction data which is a generation origin of a lyrics image are collected in a database using a music ID as a key. The karaoke data contains a former singer
With vocal recording data to reproduce the singing voice
There is something. (2) A music generating means for processing the music generation data of the specified music ID and outputting the karaoke accompaniment music as sound, and processing the lyrics rendering data of the specified music ID and synchronizing with the sound output of the music. Lyric rendering means for outputting a lyric image to a video, and synchronizing with the sound output of the music generation means,
Vocal reproducing means for reproducing the vocal recording data . (3) There is a means for registering a music ID acquired by a request input from a user in a reservation list set in an appropriate storage unit. (4) A BGM music selection list is set in an appropriate storage unit. There is a means for writing an arbitrary music ID into the BGM music selection list. (5) When a music ID is registered in the reservation list, one music ID is passed to the music generation means and the lyrics rendering means as a processing target in a predetermined order. (6) When no music ID is registered in the reservation list and when other BGM execution conditions are satisfied, one music ID is selected from the BGM music selection list in accordance with a predetermined rule, and the music ID is selected by the music generation means and the vocal reproduction means . Pass as processing target.

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When an appropriate music performance processing opportunity arrives, the main computer 12 acquires karaoke data corresponding to the music ID set as a performance processing target from the data storage unit in accordance with a music performance processing routine. Here, if the flag Fa is “0”, it is determined that the process is a normal karaoke music performance process, and both the music generation data and the lyrics rendering data are obtained. Based on these data, the performance of the karaoke accompaniment music is performed. Output and video output of the lyrics image. On the other hand, if the flag Fa is “1”, the BG
J is determined to be M performance, and music generation data is
To get the vocal recording data and with playing output karaoke accompaniment music as BGM, the karaoke accompaniment
The singing voice of the former singer is reproduced and output in synchronization with the music. this
At this time, the display 34 supplies the
An appropriate background image to be supplied may be output.

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=== Other Embodiments === (1) The data storage unit 4 stores vocal recording data.
Karaoke data that is not attached may be stored
No. (2) The BGM music selection list does not need to be able to be edited particularly on the editing screen. (3) When the performance process of the BGM is interrupted and the performance process of the music registered in the reservation list is performed, it is not always necessary to store the content of the interruption. In this case, in the BGM setting mode, it can be arbitrarily set whether or not to store the content of the interruption. (4) It is preferable to be able to arbitrarily set whether or not the vocal recording data is to be reproduced.

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[0028]

According to the karaoke apparatus of the present invention, the user himself
The karaoke music desired as M is registered in the BGM music selection list.
BGM can be played as desired based on the M music selection list. For example, it is possible to play only a song with the theme of Osaka as BGM, or to play a supporting song of a certain professional baseball team as BGM when the team wins. Therefore, the BGM can be selected according to the interior of the store, the customer demographics, the location, the season, the topic, etc., and it plays a role in creating the mood and atmosphere of the store,
The color of the store is brought to the forefront, and the individuality can be positively emphasized. In addition, singing with the increase in storage media capacity
Use the vocal recording data attached for practice as BGM
If you use it, it is slightly different from a cable music channel or CD
High quality BGM. Karaoke data
Because we will utilize the rich resources of the base as it is,
It can be implemented without any time or cost.

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. The invention specified by the following items (1) to (6). (1) Karaoke data including music generation data as a generation origin of karaoke accompaniment music and lyrics depiction data as a generation origin of lyrics images are collected in a database using a music ID as a key. (2) A music generating means for processing the music generation data of the specified music ID and outputting the karaoke accompaniment music as sound, and processing the lyrics rendering data of the specified music ID and synchronizing with the sound output of the music. Lyrics rendering means for outputting a lyrics image to a video. (3) There is a means for registering a music ID acquired by a request input from a user in a reservation list set in an appropriate storage unit. (4) A BGM music selection list is set in an appropriate storage unit. There is a means for writing an arbitrary music ID into the BGM music selection list. (5) When a music ID is registered in the reservation list, one music ID is passed to the music generation means and the lyrics rendering means as a processing target in a predetermined order. (6) If no music ID is registered in the reservation list and other BGM execution conditions are satisfied, one music ID is selected from the BGM music selection list in accordance with a predetermined rule and passed to the music generation means as a processing target. 2. The predetermined rule of the item (6) in claim 1 is to select one music ID from the BGM music selection list in a predetermined order. 3. The predetermined rule of the item (6) in claim 1 is to randomly select one music ID from the BGM music selection list. 4. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of said BGM music selection lists; and means for validating a BGM music selection list designated by an operation input from among the plurality of BGM music selection lists. . 5. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the database includes karaoke data accompanied by vocal recording data for reproducing a singing voice of an original singer. When the music with vocals is to be played as BGM, the vocal recording data is also obtained from the database, and vocal reproducing means for reproducing the vocal recording data in synchronization with the acoustic output of the music generating means is provided.