JP2001188538A - Device and method for protecting copyright, and music composition and arrangement device provided with device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device and a method, capable of protecting copyright by easily discriminating whether a newly created music conflicts with the copyright of an existing msucical publication or not, and to provide a music composition and arrangement device provided with the device. SOLUTION: An input section 11 outputs playing data, in accordance with the contents of the playing performed by a composer. An editing section 12 edits the playing data and outputs the edited data, if required. A sound source section 13 generates musical signals based on the playing data. A playing data accumulating section 15 accumulates the number of playing data (copyright playing data) of existing music publications which have copyrights. A comparison section 44 discriminates whether the playing data conflicts with on the copyright of the existing musical publication playing data through comparison. When there is such a possibility, the section 14 generates a confliction information. A recording control section 16 conducts a recording control to protect the existing copyright by recording the confliction information, together with musical signals when recording the musical signals to a recording medium 17, when these is the confliction information.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a copyright protection device and method, and a composition / arrangement device provided with the device, and more particularly to a possibility that newly created music may conflict with an existing music work. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for protecting a copyright by judging whether or not there is, and an apparatus for performing composition / arrangement provided with the apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recent advances in the electronic music technology field have
Even without special knowledge of musical knowledge and musical instrument playing skills, anyone can easily create (compose / arrange) music on a personal computer or the like. Here, the purpose of creating music varies from those for personal enjoyment to those for musician's for-profit activities, but the created music is generally intended for preservation and distribution. Is recorded (recorded) on a recording medium (cassette tape, CD, floppy disk, etc.).

[0003]

However, the fact that anyone can easily create music and increase the number of opportunities to record on a recording medium as described above is due to the secondary use of the recording medium and the like. It can be said that the problem that music conflicts with existing music works, that is, infringes copyrights, will inevitably increase. Therefore, in order to avoid this problem, the creator of the music (hereinafter referred to as the creator) decides whether the newly created music conflicts with the existing music work, and then decides on the music created. It is necessary to use music (for sale, distribution, etc.). However, in order to fully determine whether such a conflict exists,
It requires some familiarity with music works that exist in a wide variety of music fields, and it is virtually impossible for an individual creator to make this judgment.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a copyright protection apparatus for protecting a copyright by easily determining whether newly created music may conflict with an existing music work. It is an object of the present invention to provide a composition / arrangement apparatus which can easily create music without copyright infringement by providing the copyright protection apparatus.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention A first invention is a composition / arrangement device for creating music, and input means for outputting performance data in a predetermined format according to the content played by the creator. And an editing unit for editing (arranging) the performance data output from the input unit in accordance with an instruction desired by the creator, and storing a plurality of performance data of a copyrighted music work (hereinafter referred to as written performance data). Performance data storage means, performance data and copyright performance data, respectively, to determine whether the performance data may conflict with any of the copyright performance data,
When it is determined that there is a possibility of conflict, comparison means for generating information indicating the result of the decision (hereinafter referred to as conflict information), and when performance data is recorded on an arbitrary recording medium, based on the presence or absence of conflict information Recording control means for performing predetermined control when there is conflict information.

A second invention is a composition / arrangement device for creating music, which is constructed in an environment in which a host device and one or more terminal devices are connected via a network, wherein the host device has The terminal device is provided with performance data storage means for storing a plurality of data, wherein the terminal device generates input data for outputting performance data in a predetermined format in accordance with the content played by the creator, and creates performance data output from the input means. Editing means for editing (arranging) according to the instructions desired by the user, and comparing the performance data with the author performance data to determine whether the performance data may conflict with any of the author performance data. If it is determined that there is a possibility of conflict, the comparing means for generating conflict information, and when the performance data is recorded on an arbitrary recording medium, the conflict is determined based on the presence or absence of conflict information. If the broadcast is present and a recording control means for performing predetermined control.

A third invention is a composition / arrangement device for creating music, which is constructed in an environment where a host device and one or more terminal devices are connected via a network, wherein the host device has Performance data storage means for storing a plurality of data, performance data and copyright performance data are compared, and it is determined whether or not the performance data may conflict with any of the copyright performance data. Comparing means for generating conflict information when it is determined that there is a possibility of conflict; input means for outputting performance data in a predetermined format according to the content played by the creator; Editing means for editing (arranging) the performance data output by the creator in accordance with an instruction desired by the creator; and recording the performance data on an arbitrary recording medium, based on the presence or absence of conflict information. If the information is present and a recording control means for performing predetermined control.

[0008] A fourth invention is an invention according to the first to third inventions, and when recording a music signal in an arbitrary recording medium in a data format, the music signal is converted based on performance data. A sound source to be generated is further provided.

As described above, according to the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, it is automatically determined whether or not newly created music may conflict with an existing music work. To control recording on an arbitrary recording medium. As a result, the presence or absence of infringement of existing copyright can be easily confirmed, and music without infringement of copyright can be easily created. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a lawsuit concerning music copyright that is contrary to the will in advance.

A fifth invention is an invention according to the first to fourth inventions, wherein when there is conflict information, the recording control means performs control not to record performance data on an arbitrary recording medium. Features. A sixth invention is an invention according to the first to fourth inventions, and when there is conflict information, the recording control means adds or superimposes information indicating a possibility of conflict to the performance data, and Characterized by performing control for recording on a recording medium. A seventh invention is an invention according to the first to fourth inventions, and when there is conflict information, the recording control means, before recording the performance data on any recording medium,
It is characterized by performing control to warn the creator of the possibility of a conflict.

[0011] As described above, the fifth to seventh aspects of the present invention include the first aspect.
13 shows typical control performed by a recording control unit according to the fourth to fourth aspects of the present invention. Thereby, infringement of copyright can be confirmed and prevented.

[0012] An eighth invention is a copyright protection device for preventing newly created music from infringing on existing music literary works, comprising: performance data storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of performance data; The performance data of the newly created music is input, and the performance data is compared with the author performance data to determine whether the performance data may conflict with any of the author performance data. If it is determined that there is a possibility of conflict, a comparing means for generating conflict information, and when recording performance data on an arbitrary recording medium, a predetermined value is determined based on the presence or absence of conflict information if there is conflict information. Recording control means for performing the above-mentioned control.

[0013] As described above, according to the eighth invention, it is automatically determined whether or not the newly created music may conflict with an existing music work. Is controlled on the recording medium. As a result, it is possible to easily confirm whether the existing copyright has been infringed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a lawsuit concerning music copyright that is contrary to the will in advance.

A ninth invention is a invention according to the eighth invention, wherein when there is conflict information, the recording control means performs control not to record the performance data on any recording medium. . A tenth invention is an invention according to the eighth invention, wherein when there is conflict information, the recording control means adds or superimposes information indicating a possibility of conflict to the performance data, and Characterized by performing control for recording in the. An eleventh invention is an invention according to the eighth invention, wherein when there is conflict information, the recording control means checks the possibility of conflict with the creator before recording the performance data on any recording medium. It is characterized by performing a warning control.

As described above, the ninth to eleventh inventions show typical control performed by the recording control means in the eighth invention. Thereby, infringement of copyright can be confirmed and prevented.

A twelfth invention is a copyright protection method for preventing a newly created music from conflicting with an existing music work by using a plurality of pieces of music performance data. Inputting the performance data; and comparing the performance data with the copyrighted performance data to determine whether the performance data may conflict with any of the copyrighted performance data. Generating conflict information when determining that there is a conflict, and performing predetermined control when there is conflict information based on the presence or absence of the conflict information when recording the performance data on an arbitrary recording medium. And

As described above, according to the twelfth aspect, it is automatically determined whether or not the newly created music has a possibility of conflicting with an existing music work. Is controlled on the recording medium. As a result, it is possible to easily confirm the presence or absence of infringement on the existing copyright, and it is possible to easily provide a music creation method without copyright infringement. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a lawsuit concerning music copyright that is contrary to the will in advance.

A thirteenth invention is a invention according to the twelfth invention, wherein the step of controlling when there is conflict information performs control of not recording performance data on an arbitrary recording medium. I do. A fourteenth invention is an invention according to the twelfth invention, wherein when there is conflict information, the step of performing control includes adding or superimposing information indicating a possibility of conflict to the performance data to perform arbitrary recording. It is characterized in that control for recording on a medium is performed. A fifteenth invention is an invention according to the twelfth invention, wherein when there is conflict information, the step of performing control includes a step of recording the performance data on an arbitrary recording medium before the possibility of conflict with the creator. Is performed to give a warning.

As described above, the thirteenth to fifteenth aspects of the present invention
FIG. 39 shows typical control performed in a step of performing control in the twelfth invention. Thereby, infringement of copyright can be confirmed and prevented.

A sixteenth invention is a recording medium recording a program to be executed in a computer device,
Inputting the performance data of the newly created music, and comparing the performance data with the author performance data to determine whether the performance data may conflict with any of the author performance data; Steps to
A step of generating conflict information when it is determined that there is a possibility of conflict; and a step of recording performance data on an arbitrary recording medium. And a program for realizing, on a computer device, an operating environment including a step of performing the following.

A seventeenth invention is a invention according to the sixteenth invention, wherein the step of controlling when there is conflict information performs control of not recording performance data on an arbitrary recording medium. I do. An eighteenth invention is an invention according to the sixteenth invention, wherein when there is conflict information, the step of performing control includes adding or superimposing information indicating a possibility of conflict to the performance data to perform any recording. It is characterized in that control for recording on a medium is performed. A nineteenth invention is an invention according to the sixteenth invention, wherein when there is conflict information, the step of performing control may include a possibility of conflict with the creator before recording the performance data on any recording medium. Is performed to give a warning.

As described above, the sixteenth to nineteenth aspects of the present invention
A storage medium storing a program for executing the copyright protection method according to the twelfth to fifteenth aspects. This corresponds to supplying the copyright protection method of the twelfth to fifteenth inventions to an existing device in the form of software.

[0023]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a composition and arrangement device provided with a copyright protection device according to one embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the composition and arrangement device including the copyright protection device according to the present embodiment includes an input unit 11, an editing unit 12, a sound source unit 13, a comparison unit 14, a performance data storage unit 15, a recording control unit, 16 and a recording medium 17. Note that the copyright protection device corresponds to a portion including the comparison unit 14, the performance data storage unit 15, and the recording control unit 16. FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a copyright protection method performed by the copyright protection apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the operation of each component of the composition and arrangement device including the copyright protection device according to the present embodiment will be sequentially described.

The input section 11 is for inputting the content played by the creator, and is, for example, a keyboard instrument or a computer device. If the input unit 11 is a keyboard instrument, the creator directly performs the performance, and if the input device 11 is a computer device, the creator inputs the content of the performance by input from a keyboard. The input unit 11 stores performance data of performance data in a predetermined data format, in this embodiment, MIDI (musical in).
The performance data is output to the editing unit 12 as performance data based on the standard (strument digital interface). The editing unit 12 receives the performance data output from the input unit 11, edits (arranges) the content of the performance data according to the instruction of the creator, if necessary, and outputs the edited data to the sound source unit 13 and the comparison unit 14.
The sound source unit 13 receives the MIDI standard performance data output from the editing unit 12 and generates a music signal that can be input to a speaker or the like based on the performance data.

The performance data storage section 15 stores a plurality of pieces of performance data (hereinafter referred to as copyright performance data) of an existing music work having a copyright. The copyrighted performance data in the performance data storage unit 15 is stored in the same data format (here, MIDI standard) as the performance data output from the input unit 11. In addition, the performance data storage unit 15 may add and store identification data for giving the attribute (such as the time signature and genre of music) for each piece of copyrighted performance data as needed. The performance data storage unit 15 stores
Typically, it comprises a reading device such as a CD-ROM drive or a hard disk. In this case, the accumulated performance data may be updated at any time by adding or changing a CD-ROM or rewriting a hard disk. When the composition and arrangement device including the copyright protection device according to the present embodiment is connected via a network, the copyrighted performance data may be updated at any time by communication (eg, download) via the network. .

The comparison section 14 receives the performance data output from the editing section 12 (step S101), and compares the performance data with the literary performance data stored in the performance data storage section 15 (step S102). Then, the comparing unit 14 determines whether or not the performance data may conflict with any of the copyrighted performance data (Step S).
103). Here, the comparing unit 14 compares the performance data and the copyrighted performance data for each note in terms of notes, pitches, and the like, and for example, there is a data string that is equal over a predetermined number of notes, a number of measures, or a time length. Whether or not there is a conflict is determined based on whether or not there is a conflict. When the comparing unit 14 determines that the performance data may conflict, the comparing unit 14 generates information (hereinafter, referred to as conflict information) indicating the determination result (for example, generates a flag), and generates the flag. (Step S
104). As described above, the performance data storage unit 15
If the identification data is stored in the
May select the copyrighted performance data to be compared based on the attribute of the performance data. By doing so, the comparing process in the comparing unit 14 can be performed quickly.

The recording control section 16 receives the music signal output from the sound source section 13 and records the music signal on the recording medium 17 based on the presence or absence of conflict information output from the comparing section 14 with respect to the music signal. Control. First, when there is no conflict information, the recording control unit 16 records a music signal on the recording medium 17 as usual according to a recording instruction from the creator (step S105). On the other hand, when there is conflict information, the recording control unit 16 performs recording control of the following music signal, for example, even if there is a recording instruction from the creator (step S106). (1) The music signal is not recorded on the recording medium 17. (2) The music signal is recorded on the recording medium 17 together with information indicating the possibility of a conflict (for example, a distribution prohibition flag). (3) A signal indicating the possibility of a conflict in the music signal (for example,
An audio signal and a noise signal) are superimposed and recorded on the recording medium 17. (4) Before recording the music signal on the recording medium 17, a warning is transmitted to inform the creator of the possibility of a conflict (for example, output by audio or video). The recording medium 17 is a recording medium such as a cassette tape, a CD, a floppy disk, or the like.
According to the control of the recording control unit 16, a music signal and information indicating the possibility of a conflict are recorded.

As described above, according to the composition and arrangement device provided with the copyright protection device according to one embodiment of the present invention, whether or not newly created music may conflict with an existing music work Is automatically determined, and recording on the recording medium is controlled based on the determination. As a result, the presence or absence of infringement of existing copyright can be easily confirmed, and music without infringement of copyright can be easily created. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a lawsuit concerning music copyright that is contrary to the will in advance.

In the above embodiment, the MIDI
The case where standard performance data is recorded on the recording medium 17 in the form of a music signal has been described as an example. However, in addition to the above, there is a case where the performance data of the MIDI standard is recorded on the recording medium 17 as it is. In this case, the recording control unit 16 may record the performance data output by the editing unit 12 without passing through the sound source unit 13 on the recording medium 17. It is also conceivable that the input unit 11 outputs the content of the performance as a music signal from the beginning. In this case, the editing unit 12 and the comparison unit 14 may perform the above-described editing and comparison processes in the form of a music signal. At this time, the performance data stored in the performance data storage unit 15 is
It goes without saying that the data format is a music signal data format.

Also, as a typical hardware environment,
The composition / arrangement device including the copyright protection device according to the above-described embodiment has a storage device (R) in which predetermined program data is stored.
OM, RAM, hard disk, etc.) and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that executes the program data. In this case, each program data may be introduced via a recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a floppy disk.

Further, a case is considered in which, in an environment in which a plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network, a composition and composition device including the copyright protection device according to the above-described embodiment is realized on the terminal devices. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, the performance data storage unit 15 is configured in a host device, and the provision of the performance data to the comparison unit 14 of each terminal device can be performed via a network. With this configuration, it is not necessary to provide a large-capacity performance data storage unit 15 for each composer / arranger, and update of the performance data stored in the performance data storage unit 15 is collectively performed by the host device. It is possible to do. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4, the performance data storage unit 15 and the comparison unit 14 are configured in a host device, and the comparison processing in each terminal device is performed.
It can be performed by the host device. With this configuration, it is not necessary to perform an enormous amount of data communication between the performance data storage unit 15 and the comparison unit 14, and network resources can be effectively used.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a composition and arrangement device including a copyright protection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a copyright protection method performed by a copyright protection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a case where a composition and arrangement device including a copyright protection device according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured in a network environment.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a case where a composition and arrangement device including a copyright protection device according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured in a network environment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Input part 12 ... Editing part 13 ... Sound source part 14 ... Comparison part 15 ... Performance data storage part 16 ... Recording control part 17 ... Recording medium 20 ... Network

Claims (19)

[Claims] 1. A composition / arrangement device for creating music, comprising: input means for outputting performance data in a predetermined format according to the content played by a creator; Editing means for editing (arranging) in accordance with instructions desired by the player, performance data storage means for storing a plurality of performance data of a copyrighted music work (hereinafter referred to as "writing performance data"), The performance data are compared with each other, and it is determined whether or not the performance data may conflict with any one of the performance data.If it is determined that there is a possibility of conflict, the result of the determination is determined. Comparing means for generating information (hereinafter referred to as conflict information) indicating the conflict information when the performance data is recorded on an arbitrary recording medium, based on the presence or absence of the conflict information. Case and a recording control means for performing a predetermined control, work arrangement apparatus. 2. A music composition / arrangement device for creating music, which is constructed in an environment in which a host device and one or more terminal devices are connected via a network, wherein the host device has copyrighted music. A performance data storage unit for storing a plurality of performance data (hereinafter referred to as "work performance data") of the work; the terminal device outputs performance data in a predetermined format in accordance with the content played by the creator; Input means; editing means for editing (arranging) the performance data output by the input means in accordance with an instruction desired by a creator; comparing the performance data with the copyrighted performance data; It is determined whether there is a possibility of conflict with the relevant performance data, and if it is determined that there is a possibility of conflict, information indicating the determination result (hereinafter referred to as conflict) And recording control means for performing predetermined control based on the presence or absence of the conflict information when there is the conflict information based on the presence or absence of the conflict information. A composer / arranger comprising: 3. A music composition / arrangement device for creating music, which is constructed in an environment in which a host device and one or more terminal devices are connected via a network, wherein the host device has copyrighted music. Performance data storage means for storing a plurality of performance data of a work (hereinafter referred to as "work performance data"); comparing the performance data with the work performance data; A comparing unit that determines whether there is a possibility of conflict with the data and, when it is determined that there is a possibility of conflict, generates information indicating the determination result (hereinafter referred to as conflict information); An input unit that outputs performance data in a predetermined format according to the content played by the creator; and a finger that the creator desires outputs the performance data output by the input unit. Editing means for editing (arranging) according to the instruction; and recording control means for performing predetermined control based on the presence or absence of the conflict information when recording the performance data on an arbitrary recording medium, if the conflict information exists. A composition / arrangement device comprising: 4. A sound source for generating a music signal based on the performance data when recording the music signal in the data format on the arbitrary recording medium.
3. The composition / arrangement device according to any one of 3. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when there is the conflict information, the recording control means performs control not to record the performance data on the arbitrary recording medium. Composition and arrangement device. 6. When there is the conflict information, the recording control means performs control of adding or superimposing information indicating a possibility of conflict to the performance data and recording the performance data on the arbitrary recording medium. The composition and arrangement device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein 7. When there is said conflict information, said recording control means performs control to warn a creator of a possibility of conflict before recording said performance data on said arbitrary recording medium. The composition / arrangement device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 8. A copyright protection device for preventing newly created music from infringing on an existing music work, wherein performance data of a copyrighted music work (hereinafter referred to as work performance data) is stored. Inputting performance data of newly created music, comparing the performance data with the author performance data, and comparing the performance data with any of the author performance data. Comparing means for generating information indicating a result of the determination (hereinafter referred to as conflict information) when it is determined that there is a possibility of conflict; A recording control unit that performs predetermined control based on the presence or absence of the conflict information when recording on the recording medium. 9. The copyright protection apparatus according to claim 8, wherein when there is the conflict information, the recording control means performs control not to record the performance data on the arbitrary recording medium. 10. When there is the conflict information, the recording control means performs control of adding or superimposing information indicating a possibility of conflict to the performance data and recording the performance data on the arbitrary recording medium. The copyright protection device according to claim 8, wherein 11. When there is said conflict information, said recording control means performs control to warn a creator of a possibility of conflict before recording said performance data on said arbitrary recording medium. The copyright protection device according to claim 8, wherein 12. A copyright protection method using a plurality of performance data of a copyrighted music work (hereinafter referred to as work performance data) so that newly created music does not conflict with an existing music work. And inputting performance data of newly created music; and comparing the performance data with the copyrighted performance data to determine whether the performance data may conflict with any of the copyrighted performance data. Determining whether there is a conflict, generating information indicating the determination result (hereinafter referred to as conflict information) when there is a possibility of conflict, and recording the performance data on an arbitrary recording medium. Performing a predetermined control based on the presence or absence of the conflict information if the conflict information exists. 13. The method according to claim 12, wherein when there is the conflict information, the step of performing the control includes performing a control of not recording the performance data on the arbitrary recording medium.
Copyright protection method described in. 14. When there is the conflict information, the step of performing the control includes performing a control of adding or superimposing information indicating a possibility of conflict to the performance data and recording the performance data on the arbitrary recording medium. The copyright protection method according to claim 12, characterized in that: 15. When there is the conflict information, the step of performing the control includes performing a control to warn a creator of a possibility of a conflict before recording the performance data on the arbitrary recording medium. The copyright protection method according to claim 12, wherein: 16. A recording medium on which a program to be executed in a computer device is recorded, wherein inputting performance data of newly created music, a music work having a plurality of copyrights, Comparing each piece of performance data (hereinafter referred to as copyright performance data) to determine whether the performance data may conflict with any of the pieces of copyright performance data. And generating information indicating the result of the determination (hereinafter referred to as conflict information). When recording the performance data on an arbitrary recording medium, the conflict information is determined based on the presence or absence of the conflict information. A recording medium storing a program for realizing, on the computer device, an operating environment including a step of performing predetermined control, if any. 17. The method according to claim 16, wherein, when the conflict information exists, the step of performing the control includes performing a control of not recording the performance data on the arbitrary recording medium.
A recording medium according to claim 1. 18. When there is the conflict information, the step of performing the control includes performing a control of adding or superimposing information indicating a possibility of a conflict to the performance data and recording the performance data on the arbitrary recording medium. 17. The recording medium according to claim 16, wherein: 19. When there is the conflict information, the step of performing the control includes performing a control to warn a creator of a possibility of a conflict before recording the performance data on the arbitrary recording medium. 17. The recording medium according to claim 16, wherein: