JP2001318846A - System for distributing music with code and method for transmitting music data - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a music distributing system for allowing a user to quickly obtain his or her desired music data by a music distributing system. SOLUTION: The user of terminal equipment 40 inputs a code to a key inputting part 10, and a code corresponding to a music distributing server being the front-three digits of the code is transmitted to a music distributing and managing server 42. Terminal equipment 40 which receives a URL corresponding to the code from the management server 42 is connected to a corresponding No.1 music distributing server 44, and the page number of html being the rear- three digits of the code is transmitted. The music distributing server 44 transmits a corresponding down-load page to the terminal equipment 40. Then, music data are transmitted from the music distributing server 44 in response to an operation from the user of the terminal equipment 40.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a music distribution system, and more particularly, to a communication terminal and a music distribution device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Today, there is a music distribution system for distributing music data for reproducing music to a user using the Internet or the like. In the current system, music data is uploaded on the website, and the user
The music data is obtained by selecting and downloading desired music data using a WWW browser or the like.

[0003]

Here, in the conventional music distribution system, a user who is not very proficient in the system and the Internet has to search many times before arriving at a Web site where such music data can be downloaded. It will be a big burden to repeat.

[0004] For example, even if a search is performed based on a song name, it is merely a music information site, and it is troublesome to input an accurate song name in the first place.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a music distribution system that allows a user to quickly obtain desired music data by using the music distribution system.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention (1)
A music distribution system according to the present invention includes: a communication terminal; and a music distribution device communicably connected to the communication terminal and having music data for reproducing music. And music data instruction information indicating music data are coded.The communication terminal transmits the music distribution apparatus instruction information based on the code input to the code input unit and the code input unit. Music distribution device instruction information analyzing means for analyzing, code transmission means for transmitting the code to the music distribution device indicated by the analyzed music distribution device instruction information, and accumulating music data transmitted from the music distribution device Music data storage unit, and the music distribution device stores the music data instruction information of the code transmitted from the communication terminal by the code transmission unit. And music data indication information analyzing means for analyzing the music data transmitting means for transmitting the music data indicating the analyzed music data indication information to the communication terminal,
It is characterized by having. Thereby, when the user of the communication terminal obtains the code information, the music data can be quickly and reliably obtained. Therefore, the trouble of the user searching for the music distribution device and the music data on the network is reduced.

(2) A music distribution system according to the present invention comprises: a communication terminal; and a plurality of music distribution devices communicably connected to the communication terminal and having music data for reproducing music. In the system, music distribution device instruction information indicating a music distribution device and music data instruction information indicating music data are coded, and the communication terminal transmits the music distribution device instruction information and the code indicating the music distribution device. A music distribution device instruction table, a code input unit, and a music distribution device determination unit that determines a music distribution device corresponding to the code input to the code input unit by referring to the music distribution device instruction table. Code transmitting means for transmitting the code to the determined music distribution device, and music storing the music data transmitted from the music distribution device A music data determining unit that determines music data corresponding to the code transmitted by the code transmitting unit of the communication terminal; and a music data determining unit that determines the music data. Music data transmitting means for transmitting music data to the communication terminal.

[0008] Thus, when the user of the communication terminal obtains the code information, the music data can be obtained quickly and reliably. Therefore, the trouble of the user searching for the music distribution device and the music data on the network is reduced.

Also, since the music distribution apparatus instruction table in which the music distribution apparatus instruction information and the code are associated with each other is provided, the music distribution apparatus can be indicated by inputting the code, and as a result, the amount of input information can be reduced. And can be simple. Therefore, since the user of the communication terminal can easily input a code, and it is not necessary to provide a complicated code input unit for inputting characters such as music titles, the communication terminal is simple. The configuration may be sufficient.

(3) In the music distribution system according to the present invention, the number of music distribution devices and the music distribution device instruction information are updated, and the contents of the music distribution device instruction table of the communication terminal are updated. If the situation does not match, the music distribution device includes updated music distribution device instruction information in which the updated music distribution device instruction information is associated with a code, and the communication terminal includes a code input unit. If the code input to the music distribution device instruction table does not exist in the music distribution device instruction table, the code transmission unit transmits the code to any of the music distribution devices recorded in the music distribution device instruction table. And updating the music distribution device instruction table based on the updated music distribution device instruction information transmitted from the music distribution device that has received the music distribution device instruction table.

Thus, even when the number of music distribution apparatuses existing in the music distribution system and the music distribution apparatus instruction information are updated, the user of the communication terminal can obtain desired music data. (4) A music distribution system according to the present invention includes a communication terminal, a management device communicably connected to the communication terminal, and music data communicably connected to the communication terminal and the management device for reproducing music. A plurality of music distribution devices having
Music distribution device instruction information indicating a music distribution device and music data instruction information indicating music data are coded, and the communication terminal includes a code input unit and a code input unit. Code transmission means for transmitting the input code to the management device, a music data storage unit for storing music data transmitted from the music distribution device,
The management device includes: a music distribution device instruction table in which music distribution device instruction information indicating a music distribution device is associated with a code; and a music distribution device corresponding to the code transmitted by the code transmission unit of the communication terminal. Music distribution device determining means for making a determination by referring to the music distribution device instruction table; and code transmitting means for transmitting the code to the determined music distribution device. Music data determining means for determining music data corresponding to the code transmitted by the code transmitting means of the management device; and music data transmitting means for transmitting the music data determined by the music data determining means to the communication terminal. And, it is characterized by having.

Thus, when the number of music distribution apparatuses existing in the music distribution system or the music distribution apparatus instruction information is changed, it is only necessary to update the contents of the music distribution apparatus instruction table provided in the management apparatus. . Therefore, the entire music distribution system can be updated easily and quickly.

(5) The music data according to the present invention is associated with a table indicating any one of information of a music name or a singer name, a music data distribution start date, a price, and a data size. Is characterized by including, in addition to data for reproducing music, information on any one of a song name or a singer name, a music data distribution start date, a price, and a data size.

Thus, the user of the communication terminal is provided with information for making a decision to acquire music data. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the acquisition is necessary in consideration of not only the content of the desired music but also the price of the music data, etc., so that the data can be acquired with more security.

(6) The code of the present invention is characterized by utilizing a bar code.

This makes it easier for the user of the communication terminal to input the code.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (1) Configuration and system of a terminal device, a music distribution server, and a music distribution management server according to a first embodiment of the present invention, a communication terminal, a music distribution device, and management according to the present invention An embodiment of the device will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1A shows a terminal device 4 as a communication terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
0, a music distribution server 44 as a music distribution device, and a music distribution management server 42 as a management device.
Is shown.

The terminal device 40 includes a key input unit 10 as a code input unit, a code analysis unit 12 as a music distribution device determination unit and music data determination unit, a network interface 24 as a code transmission unit, and a music data storage unit. Storage medium 22, WWW connection software 14, CPU 18, memory 20, and display unit 16. The network interface 24 is connected to the music distribution server 44 and the music distribution management server 42 so that information about music distribution data can be transmitted and received via the Internet.

FIG. 1B shows a music distribution system including a terminal device 40, a music distribution server 44, and a music distribution management server 42. The terminal device 40 is connected to the music distribution server 44 and the music distribution management server 42 via the Internet 54, and the music distribution management server 42 is connected to the music distribution servers 4 of No. 1 and No. 2, respectively.
4 is connected.

The music distribution server 44 and the music distribution management server 42 are computers in which a web server program that receives a request from the terminal device 40 or the like via the Internet and processes the request is recorded on a hard disk.

It is preferable that the operator of the music distribution management server 42 grasps and integrates the operation status of all the music distribution servers included in the music distribution system.

(2) Music distribution server code table provided in music distribution management server 42 and music magazines that publish the codes FIG. 2A shows a music distribution device instruction table provided on the hard disk of music distribution management server 42. 3 shows an example of a music distribution server code table. This table has a code column and a URL column of the music distribution server 44 as music distribution device instruction information. That is, in the present embodiment, the URL of the No. 1 music distribution server 44 is http://www.aaa.co.jp/music.
The code 001 corresponds to the No. 1 music distribution server 44.

On the other hand, FIG. 2B shows an example of a music magazine to which a user refers when purchasing music data. In this music magazine, a code represented by six digits is posted together with information on music.

Here, the first three digits of the code indicate a code corresponding to the music distribution server, and the last three digits are html as music data instruction information selected by the web server program of the music distribution server. Page numbers. Each html page is associated with a music data file and a file in which the music title, singer name, music data distribution start date, price, data size, and the like are recorded.

As described above, in addition to associating each html page with a music data file and a file in which a song name and the like are recorded, each html page is associated with only a music data file. In addition, other,
A table in which music names and the like are recorded may be separately provided, or the music data file itself may be recorded with the music names and the like.

(3) Processing when the terminal device 40 receives music data distribution according to the first embodiment of the present invention FIG. 3 shows a case where the terminal device 40 according to the first embodiment receives music data from the music distribution server 44. The processing when receiving data distribution is shown.

The user of the terminal device 40 selects music data to be purchased with reference to the music magazine illustrated in FIG. 2B. Here, the song name / artist name ”abc / x
yz "is selected.

First, when the user receives distribution of music data from the music distribution server 44, the WWW connection software 14 provided in the terminal device 40 is automatically activated as necessary. A program for receiving distribution of music data based on the code is recorded in the software, and a code input screen illustrated in FIG. 4A is displayed on the display unit 16.

Then, the user inputs the code "001700" into the key input section 10 (step S1). The terminal device 40 extracts the code corresponding to the music distribution server which is the first three digits of the code in the code analysis unit 12 (step S2), and
Then, the code is transmitted to the music distribution management server 42 via (step S3).

The music distribution management server 4 receiving the code
2, the web server program refers to the music distribution server code table of FIG. 2A to search for a music distribution server corresponding to the code (step S4), and sends the URL recorded in the table to the terminal device 40. Transmit (step S5). Here, since the first three digits of the input code are “001”, the URL of the No. 1 music distribution server 44 “http://www.aaa.co.jp/music”
Will be sent.

The terminal device 40 that has received the URL automatically connects to the No. 1 music distribution server 44 (step S6), and extracts the html page number that is the last three digits of the code in the code analysis unit 12. Automatic transmission to the No. 1 music distribution server 44 (step S7).

Upon receiving the connection request from the terminal device 40 and the code indicating the html page number, the No. 1 music distribution server 44 receives the music name, singer name, and music data distribution start date corresponding to the html page. , A file in which the price, the data size, and the like are recorded, and transmits the download page to the terminal device 40 (step S8). Thereby, the download page illustrated in FIG. 4B is displayed on the display unit 16 of the terminal device 40.

After confirming the download page, the user selects whether or not to purchase music data (step S).
9), according to the selection, No. 1 music distribution server 44
Transmits a music data file (step S1).
0). Then, the terminal device 40 stores the music data in the storage medium 22, completes the download, performs a charging process for purchasing the music data, and then releases the connection (step S11).

In the present embodiment, the WW of the terminal device 40
The case where the W connection software 14 has recorded a program for receiving distribution of music data based on a code has been described, but such a software is distributed to users by a music distribution server operator free of charge. You may make it. Alternatively, the program may be recorded in the web server program of the music distribution management server 42 instead of the terminal device 40. In this case, when the user first activates the browser, the user automatically connects to the URL of the music distribution management server 42, and inputs the code of step S1 during the connection.

In this embodiment, a code represented by a six-digit number has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of digits may be increased or decreased in accordance with the number of music pieces or the like. Other symbols may be used.

(4) Effects of the First Embodiment With the above-described music distribution system, the user of the terminal device 40 obtains the code information from a music magazine or the like, so that the music data can be quickly and reliably obtained. Can be obtained. Therefore, the trouble of a user searching for a music distribution server or music data on the Internet is reduced.

Further, since the music distribution server code table in which the URL of the music distribution server is associated with the code is provided, the URL can be indicated by inputting the code, and as a result, the amount of information to be input is small and simple. Can be Therefore, the user of the terminal device 40 can easily input a code, and it is not necessary to provide a complicated key input unit 10 for inputting characters such as music titles. May have a simple configuration. Therefore, the terminal device 40 is not limited to a terminal device having a key input unit such as a personal computer, but may be connected to a dedicated device of this system, a game machine, an MD, an HDD recorder, a memory stick, a dedicated device for MP3, or the like. It may have a function and a simple input device.

Further, since the music distribution management server 42 has a music distribution server code table, even if the number of music distribution servers existing in the system or the URL is changed, the contents of the table need only be updated. .
Therefore, the entire music distribution system can be updated easily and quickly.

When purchasing music data, the user can check the download page illustrated in FIG. 4B. As a result, the user is provided with information for making a decision to purchase music data. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the purchase is necessary in consideration of not only the content of the desired music but also the price of the music data, etc., so that the data can be purchased with more security.

Since such user's trouble is reduced, the number of users who actively purchase music data is increased, and a music magazine or the like in which a code is posted leads to sales of music data. as a result,
There is a possibility that the business of distributing music data may be activated.

In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which a six-digit code is input in step S1, and the code of the music distribution server as the first three digits and the html page number as the last three digits are automatically transmitted. However, (steps S3, S7), unlike this case, the following processing can be adopted (not shown).

First, the first code input of the terminal device 40 is only the first three digits of the code described above, and the code is connected to the corresponding music distribution server by the code. And
The music distribution server transmits, as a menu screen, a list of a plurality or all of the songs recorded on the server and the above-mentioned three-digit code. The user of the terminal device 40 receiving this selects the music desired to be purchased from the list displayed on the menu screen, inputs the three-digit code, and receives the distribution of the music data.

When such a process is adopted, the user inputs the code twice, but since the user can check the music list before purchasing the music data, the user can input the code. You can expand your options.

In the present embodiment, the last three digits of the code indicate the page number of the html of the music distribution server. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the page number and the code correspond to each other. The attached music data code table may be adopted. In this case, the music distribution server 44 refers to the table, searches for music data corresponding to the code, and transmits the download page.

(5) Process When Terminal Device 40 Receives Distribution of Music Data According to the Second Embodiment of the Present Invention Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the music distribution server code table illustrated in FIG. 2A is provided not in the music distribution management server 42 but in the terminal device 40. Therefore, if the first three digits of the code input by the user are recorded in the table, the user directly connects to the music distribution server corresponding to the code and downloads the music data as in the first embodiment. receive. That is, this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in which the terminal device 40 always transmits the code to the music distribution management server 42 first in that the terminal device 40 transmits the code to the corresponding music distribution server.

However, in the second embodiment, since a music distribution server code table is provided in the terminal device 40, when a new music distribution server not recorded in the table is added to the system. Must be updated in the table.

FIG. 5 shows the terminal device 40 according to the second embodiment, including the case where such a table update is necessary.
Shows the processing when music data is distributed from the music distribution server.

Here, the No. 5 music distribution server 44
Has been newly added to the system, and the music distribution management server 42 obtains the URL of the server transmitted from the music distribution server 44 of No. 5 and the information of the corresponding code (step S32) (step S32). S33).

The process of inputting the code of the user and extracting the code of the music distribution server is the same as that of the first embodiment, but here, the music title / music listed in the music magazine illustrated in FIG. 2B is used. Artist name ”JKL / z
"Shows an example where""is selected.

The user inputs a code "
005100 "(step S20).
Searches the music distribution server corresponding to the code with reference to the music distribution server code table (step S22). Here, the first three digits of the code are "005"
Is not recorded in the table, the code "005" is transmitted to the music distribution management server 42 (step S23).

The music distribution management server 4 that has received the code
2 is U of the music distribution server of No. 5 corresponding to "005"
RL is transmitted to the terminal device 40 (step S2).
4).

The terminal device 40 that has received the URL adds the code “005” and the corresponding URL column to the music distribution server code table, and updates the recorded contents of the table (step S25). And the terminal device 40 is No.
5 is automatically connected to the music distribution server 44 (step S
26).

The subsequent processing is the same as that of the first embodiment. As a result, while the terminal device 40 stores the desired music data in the storage medium 22, the recorded content of the music distribution server code table is updated. Will be done.

(6) Effects of the Second Embodiment and Other Embodiments With the above-described music distribution system, the user of the terminal device 40 obtains the code information from a music magazine or the like, so that the music data can be obtained. Can be obtained quickly and reliably. Therefore, the trouble of a user searching for a music distribution server or music data on the Internet is reduced.

Further, when compared with the first embodiment,
When a code already recorded in the table is input, the code is transmitted to the corresponding music distribution server 44 without passing through the music distribution management server 42. This has the effect of shortening the communication time.

On the other hand, even when a new music distribution server not recorded in the table is updated, such as when it joins the system, the user obtains desired music data by the processing shown in FIG. can do.

Here, in this embodiment, the case where the recorded contents of the table of the terminal device 40 are automatically updated has been described.
The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the music distribution management server 42
The side may transmit data for updating the recorded contents of the table according to the request of the user of the terminal device, or distribute a CD-ROM recording such data to a music magazine or the like as an appendix .

In this embodiment, only the terminal device 40 is provided with the music distribution server code table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The music distribution management server 42 is similarly provided with the music distribution server code table. You may. In this case, when the number or URL of the music distribution servers existing in the system is changed, the content of the music distribution server code table of the music distribution management server 42 is updated, and the connection from the terminal device 40 is made. If there is a difference between the recorded contents of the table of the terminal device 40 and the table of the music distribution management server 42, the latest recorded contents of the table are transmitted to update the table of the terminal device 40.

In the first and second embodiments, the case where the music distribution management server 42 exists is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Each music distribution server has a music distribution server code table,
An embodiment may be adopted in which the music distribution servers communicate with each other so that all the music distribution servers have the latest recorded content table. In this case, each music distribution server has the same function as the music distribution management server 42.

At this time, if the embodiment in which the terminal device 40 is also provided with the music distribution server code table is adopted, similarly to the second embodiment, connection to the corresponding music distribution server is made by inputting a code. Will do. On the other hand, if the embodiment in which the table is not provided on the terminal device 40 side is adopted, the music distribution server connects once by inputting the code, and the music distribution server refers to the table and responds to the code. The URL of the music distribution server to be transmitted may be transmitted to the terminal device 40.

In the first and second embodiments, it is assumed that a plurality of music distribution servers exist in the system. However, if only a single server exists, the music distribution management server 42 or the music distribution server code table Is not necessary, and only the html page number associated with the music data file or the like may be used as the input code. In this case, the trouble of the user searching for music data on the Internet is reduced.

Although not shown in the drawing, the code in the present embodiment may be a bar code. In this case, a bar code may be inserted in place of the number in the code column of the music magazine illustrated in FIG. 2B, and the key input unit 10 of one terminal device 40 may be a general-purpose bar code reader. This makes it easier for the user to enter the code.

As another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 shows an example in which music distribution servers are connected to each other by a dedicated line or the like. FIG. 6A shows a terminal device 70 and a music distribution server 7.
8. A music distribution system including a music distribution management server 76. The respective servers are connected via the Internet 72 and connected via the dedicated line 80. FIG. 6B shows a terminal device 82,
The music distribution system includes a music distribution server 88, and each server is connected to the Internet 86.
And via a dedicated line 90. It should be noted that the connection is not limited to a dedicated line and may be connected via a LAN or the like.
A music distribution system in which servers that are not connected may be mixed. In any case, when such an embodiment is adopted, communication between servers can be performed via a dedicated line or the like, so that the communication speed for data transmission and reception can be increased.

In this embodiment, the music distribution system using only the Internet has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention can be used for music distribution using the Internet and communication satellites (not shown). In this case, a tuner for a communication satellite is also provided on the terminal device side, and the connection from the terminal device to the music distribution server is used via the Internet, and the communication satellite is used when music data is distributed from the server. You will use via According to this, a large amount of music data is distributed at high speed, and the user can acquire desired music data more quickly. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is a block diagram of a terminal device 40 and a music distribution server 44 and a music distribution management server 42 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a music distribution system including a music distribution server 44 and a music distribution management server 42. FIG.

FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating an example of a music distribution server code table, and FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating an example of a music magazine to be referred to when purchasing music data.

FIG. 3 shows a terminal device 40 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a process in a case where music data is distributed from a music distribution server.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a code input screen of step S1 of FIG. 3, and FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a step S8 of FIG.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a download page.

FIG. 5 shows a terminal device 40 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a process in a case where music data is distributed from a music distribution server.

6A and 6B are diagrams showing a music distribution system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 40 terminal device 44 music distribution server 42 music distribution management server 10 key input unit 12 code analysis unit 24 network interface 22 storage media 14.・ WWW connection software 18 ・ ・ ・ CPU 20 ・ ・ ・ Memory 16 ・ ・ ・ Display unit 54 ・ ・ ・ Internet

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A music distribution system comprising: a communication terminal; and a music distribution device communicably connected to the communication terminal and having music data for reproducing music. The distribution device instruction information and the music data instruction information indicating the music data are coded. The communication terminal includes a code input unit, and music for analyzing the music distribution device instruction information based on the code input to the code input unit. Distribution device instruction information analysis means; code transmission means for transmitting the code to the music distribution device indicated by the analyzed music distribution device instruction information; music data storage for storing music data transmitted from the music distribution device And a music distribution device for analyzing the music data instruction information of the code transmitted from the communication terminal by the code transmission means. Music delivery system comprising a data indication information analyzer, that and a music data transmission unit that transmits to the communication terminal the music data indicating the analyzed music data indication information. 2. A music distribution system, comprising: a communication terminal; and a music distribution device communicably connected to the communication terminal and having music data for reproducing music, wherein the music data indicates music data. The instruction information is coded, and the communication terminal includes: a code input unit; a code transmission unit configured to transmit a code input to the code input unit to the music distribution device; and a music data transmitted from the music distribution device. A music data storage unit for storing the music data, wherein the music distribution device determines the music data corresponding to the code transmitted by the code transmission unit of the communication terminal, and the music data determination unit determines the music data. Music data transmitting means for transmitting the selected music data to the communication terminal. 3. A music distribution system, comprising: a communication terminal; and a plurality of music distribution devices communicably connected to the communication terminal and having music data for reproducing music. The music distribution device instruction information indicating the music distribution device and the music data instruction information indicating the music data are coded. The communication terminal includes a music distribution device instruction table in which the music distribution device instruction information indicating the music distribution device is associated with the code. A code input unit; music distribution device determining means for determining a music distribution device corresponding to the code input to the code input unit by referring to the music distribution device instruction table; and And a music data storage unit for storing music data transmitted from the music distribution device. The music distribution device includes: a music data determining unit that determines music data corresponding to the code transmitted by the code transmitting unit of the communication terminal; and a music that transmits the music data determined by the music data determining unit to the communication terminal. A music distribution system, comprising: data transmission means; 4. The music distribution system according to claim 3, wherein the number of music distribution devices and the music distribution device instruction information are updated, and the contents of the music distribution device instruction table of the communication terminal are updated. If not, the music distribution device includes updated music distribution device instruction information that associates the updated music distribution device instruction information with a code, and the communication terminal includes a code input unit. If the code input to the music distribution device does not exist in the music distribution device instruction table, the code transmission unit transmits the code to any of the music distribution devices recorded in the music distribution device instruction table. Updating the music distribution device instruction table based on the updated music distribution device instruction information transmitted from the music distribution device that has received it. 5. A communication terminal, a management device communicably connected to the communication terminal, and a plurality of music distribution devices communicably connected to the communication terminal and the management device and having music data for reproducing music. A music distribution system comprising: a music distribution apparatus instruction information indicating a music distribution apparatus; and music data instruction information indicating music data. The communication terminal includes: a code input unit; A code transmitting unit that transmits a code input to the input unit to the management device; and a music data storage unit that stores music data transmitted from the music distribution device. And a music distribution device instruction table that associates codes with music distribution device instruction information indicating a code transmitted by a code transmission unit of a communication terminal. Music distribution device determining means for making the determination by referring to the music distribution device instruction table; and code transmitting means for transmitting the code to the determined music distribution device. Music data determining means for determining music data corresponding to the code transmitted by the code transmitting means of the management device; and music data transmitting means for transmitting the music data determined by the music data determining means to the communication terminal. And a music distribution system comprising: 6. A music distribution device communicably connected to a communication terminal and having music data for reproducing music, wherein music data instruction information indicating the music data is coded. Music data determining means for determining music data corresponding to the transmitted code; and music data transmitting means for transmitting music data determined by the music data determining means to the communication terminal. Music distribution device. 7. A communication terminal communicably connected to a music distribution device having music data for reproducing music, wherein music distribution device instruction information indicating the music distribution device is encoded. A music distribution device instruction table in which music distribution device instruction information indicating a music distribution device is associated with a code; a code input unit; and a music distribution device corresponding to the code input to the code input unit. Music distribution device determining means for performing the reference by referring to a distribution device instruction table; code transmitting means for transmitting the code to the determined music distribution device; and music for storing music data transmitted from the music distribution device. A communication terminal, comprising: a data storage unit; 8. A management device communicably connected to a music distribution device having music data for reproducing music and a communication terminal, wherein a music distribution device instruction information indicating the music distribution device corresponds to a code. A music distribution device instruction table, a music distribution device determining unit that determines a music distribution device corresponding to the code transmitted from the communication device by referring to the music distribution device instruction table, and the determined music distribution. A management device, comprising: code transmission means for transmitting the code to the device. 9. A music data acquisition location instruction information storage section storing music data acquisition location instruction information indicating an acquisition location of music data for reproducing music, and code information corresponding to the music data acquisition location instruction information storage section. And a code information storage unit storing: a recording medium storing data characterized by comprising: 10. A music data instruction information storage unit storing music data instruction information indicating music data for reproducing music, a code information storage unit storing code information corresponding to the music data instruction information storage unit, A recording medium recording data characterized by comprising: 11. The music data according to claim 1, wherein the music data includes a music name or a singer name, a music data distribution start date, a price,
Whether a table indicating any information of data size is associated with the music data, or music data, in addition to data for reproducing music, song name or singer name, music data distribution start date, price,
It is characterized by including any information of data size. 12. The code according to claim 1, wherein the code uses a bar code. 13. Music distribution apparatus instruction information indicating a music distribution apparatus having music data for reproducing music and music data instruction information indicating music data are encoded.
A music data transmission method for transmitting music data based on a code, comprising analyzing music distribution device instruction information and music data instruction information corresponding to an input code, and music distribution based on the analyzed information. A music data transmission method in which the device transmits music data.