JP2002041067A - Karaoke system and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve interesting properties by diversifying playing contents for backing mates except a singing player. SOLUTION: The karaoke system 10 includes an output section 16 outputting voice vocalized by the singing player and accompanying music, a display section 13 displaying an image relating to characters set by each singing player, and an operating section 20 disposed for each player. A central processing unit 11 calculates backing points from backing degree of each backing mate responding to singing actions by the singing player, sums them to get total evaluation for the character of the singing player, and increases the backing points of the backing mates based on the calculated backing points and a graded result for the singing player. Then, different images are selected according to the parameter based on plural basic data such as music title, singing times, graded result, place, backing result and the like or the combination of the plural basic data, and displayed on the display section 13.

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 support function for supporting a singing operation of a player, and a recording medium for realizing the karaoke apparatus on a computer. Technology for evaluating the supporter's degree of support and returning it to the supporter himself.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, karaoke data of a selected song is read, a lyric image and an image corresponding to the lyric image are displayed on a screen, and a singing voice signal input from a singing microphone is accompanied by an accompaniment song. In a karaoke apparatus that outputs a sound from a speaker, a karaoke apparatus provided with a clap button for outputting, for example, a clap sound for cheering a singer is known. As a karaoke device with such a support function, for example, as in a karaoke device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-161677, an image of a character supporting a singer is displayed on a screen, and the rhythm of the accompaniment music is matched. There is known a karaoke apparatus set so that the image of the character changes.

[0003]

By the way, in the karaoke apparatus according to the above-mentioned prior art, a support signal composed of, for example, applause or cheering is simply synthesized and output with an accompaniment music, or a singer. Is evaluated only when the singing ability of the singer is scored. For example, it is not set to return as an evaluation to the supporter himself, so the support operation becomes mechanical and the supporter becomes a singer. The problem is that the singer feels uncomfortable with the inorganic cheering action, and it is not possible to realize multifaceted game contents such as the cheering singer participates and enjoys with the singer. There is. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a karaoke apparatus capable of diversifying the game content and improving interest for a supporter other than a singer, and a karaoke apparatus provided on a computer. It is an object to provide a recording medium for realizing it.

[0004]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and to achieve the above object, a karaoke apparatus according to the present invention according to the present invention provides an output means for outputting a singing voice of a singer and accompaniment music. A karaoke apparatus (e.g., the karaoke apparatus 10) provided with the output section 16 (e.g., the karaoke apparatus 10); , Singing operation of the singer and score information set based on the support operation of the supporter (for example, “song name”, “song count”, “scoring result”,
Score information storage means (e.g., the operation unit 20) for accumulatively storing "place", "name of the attendant or the name of the supporter", "results of support" and the like for each singing operation;
A support unit (support input unit 33) for supporting the singer based on a support signal input from the supporter, and a support for each of the supporters based on the identification result of the player identification unit and the support signal. A support degree calculating means (for example, a central processing unit 11) for calculating a degree (for example, a support point); and a support degree evaluating means (for example, a central processing unit) for updating the score information of the supporter based on the support degree. 11 is also used).

[0005] According to the karaoke apparatus having the above structure, it is determined that the higher the degree of support from the supporter with respect to the singing operation of the singer, the more exciting the place can be, for example, the singing operation of the singer. The support level is reflected in the calculated score information, and the support level is also added to the score information of the supporter himself. For this reason, during the singing of the singer, for example, the attendee becomes enthusiastic about selecting the next song to sing, and the singer becomes isolated, or the support operation becomes mechanical and the supporter becomes The singer cannot be enjoyed with the singer, or the singer does not feel uncomfortable with the inorganic cheering action, and other players besides the singer are actively involved in the singing operation of the singer as a cheer. Can be promoted, and the playability of the karaoke apparatus can be improved. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the karaoke apparatus and contribute to increasing the number of games played by the player and extending the life of the game period.

Further, the karaoke apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention includes a display unit (for example, a display unit 13) for displaying an image relating to a character set for each player.
Image selecting means for selecting the different image according to the score information or a combination of the plurality of pieces of the score information and transmitting the selected image to the display means. According to the karaoke apparatus having the above configuration, character information (for example, “song title”, “song count”, “scoring result”) for each character based on each score information for each player,
The sung “place”, “support result”, “seat name or supporter name”, etc. are set, and parameters based on character information (for example, guts points, support points, famous points, fan clubs, etc.) When the number of members, the repertoire point, and the singing power point, etc., exceed a predetermined threshold parameter value, a predetermined event is set to occur for the character, and one event is associated with each singing operation. Then, an image corresponding to each of these events is displayed by the display means.

In this case, as a parameter to be referred to when an event to be generated is selected, a parameter composed of a combination of a plurality of pieces of character information is set in addition to a parameter associated with each piece of character information alone. The process of increasing the parameters, that is, the breeding process of the character, is diversified, and the game performance can be further improved. Furthermore, the score is not limited to the singing ability of the singer, but is set based on the singing operation of the singer, for example, the sung song name and the number of singing songs for each song name, the total number of sung songs, the degree of support, the karaoke used Since an image related to the character is displayed based on a plurality of pieces of information such as the identification number of the apparatus and the installation locations of these karaoke apparatuses, the interest can be improved.

Moreover, in addition to information inevitably attached to singing, such as a singing ability score, for example, the names of the songs sung and the number of songs sung for each song name, the total number of songs sung, the degree of support, The information such as the identification numbers of the karaoke devices and the installation locations of these karaoke devices is information based on the intentional operation of the singer or the supporter, and these character information is reflected in the display of the image related to the character. This can improve the playability. Further, these character information is not only valid in, for example, a single singing operation or a single use of the karaoke device, but is cumulatively stored for each singing operation.
For example, if you have the same type of karaoke equipment,
The stored character information can be carried over and updated, and the player can be encouraged to repeatedly use the karaoke device. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the karaoke apparatus and contribute to increasing the number of games played by the player and extending the life of the game period.

Further, the karaoke apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the karaoke apparatus further comprises display means for simultaneously displaying images relating to the characters of the singer and the supporter. According to the karaoke apparatus having the above configuration, for example, images related to the characters of the singer and the supporter are simultaneously displayed on a display device such as a display, so that the supporter and the singer can enjoy together, and furthermore. , Can enhance the interest.

Further, the karaoke apparatus of the present invention according to claim 4 includes a scoring means (for example, a scoring unit 17) for scoring singing ability based on the singing voice of the singer, and the cheering degree evaluation means is provided. And updating the score information of the supporter based on the support level and the scoring result of the singer. According to the karaoke apparatus having the above-described configuration, it is determined that the support level from the supporter contributes to the scoring result for the singing ability of the singer, and that the atmosphere of the place is excited when the support level is high. That is, when the scoring result for the singing ability is high, it can be determined that the support operation of the supporter is effectively acting, and the score information of the supporter is added according to the contribution degree, that is, the support degree and the scoring result. This makes it possible to more appropriately evaluate the support level of the supporter, and to improve the interest of the karaoke apparatus.

Further, in the karaoke apparatus according to the present invention, the support means collects and outputs a sound signal generated by the player (for example, a support microphone 34), and Rhythm input means (for example, rhythm input unit 3) for selecting and outputting predetermined rhythm sound data stored in advance in response to a command signal input from the player
5) a rhythm instrument type input means (for example, a rhythm instrument input device 38) for outputting a rhythm sound based on a vibration signal generated by the player, and a performance signal based on a performance operation of the player. The present invention is characterized in that at least one of musical instrument input means (for example, musical instrument device 39) for outputting is provided. According to the karaoke apparatus having the above configuration, the support content of the supporter can be diversified, and the playability can be further improved.

Further, in the karaoke apparatus according to the present invention, the player identification means is provided with an operation means (for example, an operation section 20) provided for each player, and the operation means is provided. Is characterized by reading the score information for each player from the score information storage means. According to the karaoke apparatus having the above configuration, each player is identified by reading the score information for each player from each operation means. Here, the score information storage means may store the score information of a plurality of players collectively like a server device, for example. In this case, for example, each player can be prevented from losing the score information, and further, for example, various ranking lists can be easily created based on the score information of a plurality of players, for example. Playability can be further improved.

Further, in the karaoke apparatus according to the present invention, the score information storage means is provided for each of the players, and is a portable storage for storing the score information for each of the players. It is characterized by forming a medium (for example, a recording card 37). According to the karaoke apparatus having the above configuration,
For example, when a storage medium is attached to the operation unit provided for each player, the score information stored in this storage medium is read and each player is recognized, and the singing operation and the support operation of each player are performed. The score information is updated based on the score information. In this case, since each player holds the storage medium, he / she can always remember the karaoke device, and can be prompted to repeatedly use the karaoke device.

Further, according to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable recording medium, wherein the computer outputs a singing voice of a singer and an accompaniment tune, and a game including the singer and the supporter. Player identification means for identifying a player, score information storage means for cumulatively storing score information set based on the support operation of the supporter for each singing operation, and support provided by the supporter A cheering means for cheering the singer based on a signal, a cheering degree calculating means for calculating a cheering degree for each cheer based on the identification result of the player identifying means and the cheering signal, and A program for functioning as a cheering degree evaluating means for updating the score information of the singers and the cheering persons based on the singers is recorded.

[0015] According to the computer-readable recording medium having the above configuration, it is possible to encourage the supporter to actively participate in the singing operation of the singer, thereby increasing the number of games played by the player and extending the game period. It is possible to contribute to the conversion.

Further, according to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable recording medium, comprising: a display means for displaying an image related to a character set for each player including the singer and the supporter; According to another aspect of the present invention, there is recorded a program for functioning as an image selecting means for selecting different images according to the score information or a combination of a plurality of the score information and transmitting the selected images to the display means. According to the computer-readable recording medium having the above-described configuration, the game playability can be improved by adding a character training function.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A karaoke apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a karaoke apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an operation unit 20 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is connected to the operation unit 20 shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a rhythm instrument input device 38 and a performance instrument device 39, and FIG. 4 is a plan view of a recording card 37 readable and writable by the operation unit 20 shown in FIGS. In the karaoke apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, for example, a player composed of a singer and a supporter is displayed on a display unit (display) 13 together with a singing voice signal output from an output unit (speaker) 16, accompaniment music, and the like. This is for raising and enjoying the characters of the CG image. As shown in FIG. 1, a central control unit (CPU) 11, a storage unit 12, and a display unit 13 are provided.
, At least one or more (for example, two) singing microphones 14, an amplifying unit (amplifier) 15, an output unit (speaker) 16, a scoring unit 17, a communication unit 18, and a charging unit 1
9 and a plurality of operation units 20,..., 20.

The storage unit 12 is capable of repeatedly reading and writing.
For example, a magnetic disk device such as a hard disk device, and a storage medium such as an optical disk device such as a CD-R, MO, and DVD, for example, sound data including accompaniment music forming karaoke data and various sounds and sound effects, Further, for example, it stores image data including images of a plurality of characters and various CG images, and character data including various messages. The display unit 13 is connected to the central processing unit 11 via, for example, a video synthesizing unit 21.
The video synthesizing unit 11 receives, for example, various messages to the player, images of a plurality of characters, and the like from the central processing unit 11, and combines the character data and the image data individually or by synthesizing them to the display unit 13. Output. The display unit 13 displays the received character data and image data to the player.

A plurality (for example, two) of singing microphones 14,
14 amplifies the singing voice signal input from the singer
5 and the scoring unit 17. The amplification unit 15 is connected to the central processing unit 11 via, for example, a voice synthesis unit 22. The voice synthesizing unit 22 receives, for example, accompaniment music, various voices, sound effects, and the like that constitute karaoke data from the central processing unit 11, and separates these sound data and the singing voice signal input from the singing microphone 14 into individual voices. Alternatively, the data is synthesized and output to the output unit 16. The output unit 16 forms, for example, a speaker and outputs the received sound data and the singing voice signal to the player.

The scoring unit 17 receives each singing voice signal input from a plurality of (for example, two) singing microphones 14 and 14 and, for example, receives a singing voice signal for each singing microphone 14,
Alternatively, the singing voice signal synthesized assuming the entirety of the plurality of singing microphones 14 as one is scored, and as described later, the grading result is output to the central processing unit 11 and each singer is output. This is reflected in the parameters for each character and each supporter character. Here, the scoring method is not particularly limited, and for each item such as pitch, volume, and rhythm, for example, accompaniment music, singing data for reference, and the like are determined as reference data. For example, for the pitch, the frequency analysis of the singing voice signal and the reference data input from the singing microphone 14 is performed so that the larger the difference between the two frequency data is, the lower the point is, or the smaller the difference is, the higher the point is. Set. Similarly, extract and compare the volume and rhythm data from the singing voice signal and the reference data,
For example, the points are set such that the greater the difference between the utterance timing and the change in volume, the greater the difference, or the smaller the difference, the more points are added.

The communication unit 18 is connected to, for example, an externally installed server device 23 or the like, and receives, for example, new karaoke data, character data, character image data, and the like, and stores them in the storage unit 12. The charging unit 19 receives, for example, appropriate coins and coins and outputs the number of inserted coins and coins to the central control unit 11 as charging information, and operates the karaoke apparatus 10 according to the charging information. And stop is controlled.

The operation unit 20 is provided, for example, for each player, and the central control unit 11 is operated by wireless communication such as infrared communication.
For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the input unit 31 includes an input unit 31 used for music selection and the like, a recording card connection unit 32, and a support input unit 33. Further, the support input unit 33 includes, for example, a support microphone 34, a rhythm input unit 35 for inputting predetermined clapping and clapping, audio data, and the like registered in advance, and a musical instrument type input unit 36. I have. Note that the connection between the operation unit 20 and the central control unit 11 may be by wired communication. The input unit 31 includes, for example, a numeric keypad for inputting a predetermined number or the like assigned to each karaoke data to select a music piece, a button for instructing the selection of the music piece or stopping the performance, and the like. An operation command signal is output to the central processing unit 11.

The recording card connection section 32 reads the recorded contents of the recording card 37 as shown in FIG. 4, outputs various data to the central processing section 11, and outputs the data to the central processing section 11.
Are recorded on the recording card 37. The recording card 37 is, for example, an IC card having a flash memory or the like therein, and can be purchased by, for example, a dedicated card vending device (not shown). As described later, the storage unit inside the recording card 37 stores, for example, constant information (for example, name, gender, personality, date of birth, profile, etc.) for the character selected by the player, and the singing of the player. Variable information (e.g.,
Parameter values indicating the breeding state of the character, the occurrence status of various events, etc., which will be described later), and information such as the location and date and time of the previous singing, the singing history, and the names of other players who were present. On the surface of the recording card 37, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the name of the character (for example, stage name: Natsumi Aozora), hometown (for example, hometown: Hakata, Fukuoka Prefecture), and age (for example, age: 18) Is displayed, so that the player will not forget the character. In the present embodiment,
The recording card 37 is used as a portable storage medium for storing character information for each player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a portable terminal having a recording medium that can be repeatedly read and written or a recording medium equivalent thereto (for example, , Mobile phone, PH
S, portable game machine, personal computer, etc.).

The support input unit 33 includes, for example, the singing microphone 1.
In order to support a singer who is using 4, 14 from another player, as described later, the degree of the support is quantified as a support result according to a predetermined rule. In addition to being comprehensively reflected on each point of the character, it is reflected as a support point for the character of the supporter. The support microphone 34 is, for example, an appropriate sound collecting microphone, and collects a sound signal including cheering, clapping, applause, and the like of a player other than the supporter, that is, a singer who is present, as a support signal. The rhythm input unit 35 includes, for example, an appropriate changeover switch. The rhythm input unit 35 selects rhythm sound data such as predetermined clapping sounds, voices, and instrument sounds stored in the storage unit 12 in advance, and converts the selected rhythm sound data. The voice synthesizing unit 22 synthesizes a singing voice signal of the singing microphone 14 and outputs a command signal to be output from the output unit 16 as a support signal.

As shown in FIG. 3, for example, the musical instrument type input section 36 includes a rhythm musical instrument input device 38 (for example, tambourine shown in FIG. 3) including tambourine, maracas and the like.
And a musical instrument device 39 (for example, the guitar shown in FIG. 3) including a keyboard and a guitar. The rhythm instrument input device 38 includes, for example, a vibration sensor or the like, and a predetermined rhythm sound corresponding to the detected vibration is read from the storage unit 12 to the central processing unit 11,
The voice synthesizing unit 22 synthesizes the singing voice signal from the singing microphone 14 and outputs the synthesized voice signal from the output unit 16. The musical instrument device 39 is a device for simulating the performance of a musical instrument such as a guitar, a keyboard, a drum, or the like, and is displayed, for example, in accordance with the accompaniment music flowing from the output unit 16 or in accordance with the accompaniment music. By performing a fret operation, a keyboard operation, and the like in accordance with the instruction displayed on the section 13, a guitar performance, a keyboard performance, and the like are simulated. In this case, as will be described later, for example, the more erroneous the musical instrument operation such as the fret operation or the keyboard operation corresponding to the instruction mark, the more the support points for the characters of the singer and the supporter are subtracted,
Alternatively, it is set so that the support points are added as the number of mistakes is smaller. It should be noted that the input support signals may be identified as a supporter from which supporter and reflected on the support points for the singers, or all the support signals may be identified without distinguishing each supporter. The evaluation may be integrated and reflected in the support points for the singers.

Then, the central processing unit 11 outputs the scoring result for the singer in the scoring unit 17, various data in the recording card 37 read by the operation unit 20 of each player, and the output from the support input unit 33. The display unit 1 according to the received support signal
3 to retrieve and read sound data such as CG images to be displayed on the display unit 3 and audio data and music data output from the output unit 16, read and write operations of the recording card 37 by the recording card connection unit 32, The communication unit 18 controls a communication operation and the like.

The karaoke apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment has the above configuration. Next, the operation of the karaoke apparatus 10 will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the karaoke apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of a display screen of the display unit 13 (a rooftop show in a department store) when the singer sings, and FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the display part 13 at the time of a singer's singing (concert in an indoor concert facility), and FIG. 8 is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the comprehensive evaluation at the time of ending a singing of a singer. is there.

First, in step S01 shown in FIG. 3, each player is, for example, a dedicated card vending machine (not shown).
, Coins and coins are inserted into the storage device, and the recording card 37 is purchased. At this time, the player selects an appropriate character from a plurality of preset characters, inputs a stage name of the character, and further generates a profile or the like of the character, for example, a preset character. Enter answers to multiple questions. And recording card 3
In the storage unit inside 7, for example, constant information (for example, name, gender, character, date of birth, profile, etc.) for the character selected by the player, and information that is variable for each singing of the player (for example, A parameter value indicating a character breeding state, which will be described later, and basic data required to calculate each parameter value, and initial values for the occurrence status of various events and the like are stored. In addition, the recording card 37
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the character name (for example, stage name: Natsumi Aozora), hometown (for example, hometown: Hakata, Fukuoka Prefecture), and age (for example, age: 18), as shown in FIG.
Age) is displayed. The type of character to be selected is not particularly limited, and may be a human or a non-human creature, a non-living or imaginary character, or the like.

Next, in step S02, the player inserts the purchased recording card 37 into the recording card connection section 32 of the operation section 20. As a result, the information stored in the recording card 37 is read, and a CG image of the character is displayed on the display unit 13, for example, and the player and the operation unit 20 are associated with each other. That is, the display unit 13
, 32, the number of characters corresponding to each of the recording cards 37,..., 37 mounted on the plurality of operation units 32,. Then, the player selects a music piece by referring to, for example, a list of karaoke data, and starts a performance or reserves a performance by inputting, for example, an appropriate number using the numeric keypad through the input unit 31 of the operation unit 20. . At the time of selecting the karaoke data, for example, "Solo" singing alone, "Duet" singing together, or a rhythm instrument input device 38 or a performance instrument device 39 in the instrument type input section 36.
Select one of the styles of the "band" to be sung with the operation.

Next, in step S03, the central processing unit 11 responds to the start of the performance of the selected karaoke data, for example, according to parameter values of a singer's character to be described later, as shown in FIGS. Images (eg, background CG shown in FIG. 6)
The image A1 and the background CG image A2 shown in FIG. 7 and the CG video are read from the storage unit 12 and displayed on the display unit 13.
For example, when "duet" singing by two people is selected, an event is set with priority given to a parameter value for one of the singers' characters. However, rules for this selection are not particularly limited. It may be selected based on the input by the singer, for example, a relatively lower or higher training parameter may be selected, or may be selected based on the average of the two, or may be selected randomly. good.

In step S04, the singer moves to, for example, an appropriate stage (not shown) and sings along with the accompaniment music of the karaoke data. At this time, the central processing unit 11 converts the CG image of the character (for example, the character CG image K0 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7) so that the character moves in accordance with the singing motion of the singer.
The image is combined with the CG image for the event and displayed on the display unit 13. Then, the scoring unit 17 scores the singing voice signal input from the singing microphone 14 and, as described later, a score (e.g., a numerical value (e.g., For example, the information is displayed almost in real time at a predetermined time interval as a real-time audience rating at an event appearing on a television or a number of spectators at an event of a local tour or a concert.

Further, for example, in step S05 as a process parallel to step S04 described above, the supporter, that is, the player who is present other than the singer, uses the operation unit 20 to which the recording card 37 for each player is connected. Support input section 3
Support by 3 In this case, a CG image (for example, character CG images K1 and K2 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7) for the character of the recording card 37 connected to the operation unit 20 to which the support signal has been output is stored in the central processing unit 11 from the storage unit 12. The CG image of the singer's character is synthesized and displayed on the same screen of the display unit 13 so that the cheer's character operates in accordance with the input cheering signal. Then, the central processing unit 11 calculates a support point for the input support signal and records it as a parameter for the singer and the character of the supporter.

For example, when the supporter inputs a sound signal including cheering, clapping, and applause as a support signal via the support microphone 34, the central processing unit 11 generates a CG image of the character for the supporter (for example, The character CG image K2) shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display unit 13 such that the character moves in accordance with the number of times of cheering, clapping, applause, intensity, and the like. In this case, as will be described later, for example, the support points of the singer and the supporter are set to be increased as the number of times of the input cheering, clapping, applause and the like, and the intensity are larger. Further, for example, when the supporter inputs rhythm sound data including predetermined clapping sounds, voices, musical instrument sounds, and the like via the rhythm input unit 35 as the support signal, the central processing unit 11 performs the CG of the character for the supporter.
The display unit 1 operates such that an image (for example, a character CG image K2 shown in FIG. 7) moves in accordance with the number of times, intensity, etc. of a predetermined clapping sound, voice, musical instrument sound, or the like.
3 is displayed. In this case, as will be described later, for example, the setting is made so that the support points of the singer and the supporter are added as the number or intensity of the inputted rhythm sound data increases.

Further, for example, when the singer selects the singing in the “band” style, or when the supporter inputs the rhythm instrument input device 38 or the performance instrument device 3 through the instrument type input section 36.
When the support signal is input from the CPU 9, the central processing unit 11 inputs a CG image of the character (for example, the character CG image K1 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7) for the operator of the rhythm instrument input device 38 and the performance instrument device 39. The character is displayed on the display unit 13 so as to move according to the signal.
In this case, as will be described later, for example, the setting is made so that the support points of the singer and the supporter are added as the operation of the rhythm instrument input device 38 and the performance instrument device 39 has less error.

Then, in step S06, when the singing of the singer is completed, the central processing unit 11 comprehensively evaluates the singing ability of the singer, the support of the supporter, and the like. Is converted into singing ability points in accordance with the calculation formula or the like. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, for example, the singing ability points calculated this time and the total singing ability points including past data are displayed on the display unit 13. Then, as described later, while updating each parameter value for the singer's character, the event to be selected at the next singing is determined according to the change in the level value for each updated parameter, and the determined value is determined. The event information is notified to the player via the display unit 13, for example. Then, according to the billing information from the billing unit 19, the above-described processing of steps S02 to S06 is repeated, and when the operation of the karaoke apparatus 10 is stopped, variable information (for example, character breeding state) is set for each singing of the player. Are stored in the storage unit inside the recording card 37, and the series of processing ends.

When it is determined in the parameters for the singer's character that the total singing power point has exceeded the predetermined threshold number, an event to participate in, for example, the singing award is selected as shown in step S07.
The CG image corresponding to this event is read from the storage unit 12 and displayed on the display unit 13. Then, when an evaluation exceeding a predetermined threshold value is obtained for the singing in the event of participating in the singing grand prize, for example, a gold disk prize is won. If the Gold Disc Award has been won a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), step S0
Proceeding to 8, the singer's character is registered as, for example, entering the Hall of Fame in the song world. Here, the information about the character registered as a member of the Hall of Fame in the song world is, for example, the communication unit 18.
May be output to the server device 23 via the server and disclosed to an unspecified number of players so as to be viewable.

An embodiment of the correspondence between the various parameters set for the character described above and the contents of various events selected at the time of singing, and a character breeding process will be described below. Table 1 shows correspondence data between various parameters set for the character and the contents of various events selected at the time of singing, which are stored in the storage unit 12.

[0038]

[Table 1]

As shown in Table 1, parameters relating to character breeding recorded on the recording card 37 include, for example, guts points, support points, famous points, number of fan club members, repertoire points,
Singing ability points, and these parameters are set, for example, in the “song name” and “singing frequency” and “scoring result” for each selected karaoke data, and in the singing “place”, that is, in a different place. Each karaoke device 10
The information is set so as to change in accordance with any one or a combination of a plurality of basic data including the identification information, “same name or supporter name”, and “support result”.
Then, the central processing unit 11 adds one point to each level value each time the parameter of the character exceeds a predetermined threshold set for each parameter. Then, a different event is generated for each level value, and a CG image corresponding to each event is read from the storage unit 12 and displayed on the display unit 13.

The guts points are evaluated based on, for example, "song name" and "scoring result", and the scoring result of the same song in the scoring unit 17 is increased by a predetermined number (for example, 100 points) or more compared to the previous scoring result. In this case, the level value is set so that only one point is added, and as the level value increases, the life level of the singer's character is upgraded. For example, when the level value for the guts points rises from “0” to “1”, an event of living in an apartment (for example, a monthly rent of 50,000 yen) occurs. next,
When the level value increases from “1” to “2”, an event for purchasing a popular car occurs. Next, when the level value increases from “2” to “3”, an event to purchase a pet, for example, a pomeranian occurs. Next, the level value is "3"
Rises to “4”, an event to purchase a luxury apartment occurs. Next, the level value changes from “4” to “5”.
Rise to the event of buying a luxury car.
Next, when the level value increases from “5” to “6”, an event that owns a personal studio occurs.

The support points are evaluated based on, for example, the “support result” and the “name of the attendant or the supporter”, output from the support input unit 33, and evaluated by the central processing unit 11, for example, according to predetermined rules described later. When the scoring result of the cheering signal obtained is equal to or more than a predetermined score (for example, 100 points), the level value is set so as to be added by one point. Contracts for other work besides singer activities are decided. In this case, the cheering signals for each cheering person may be individually evaluated to calculate the degree of compatibility with the singer. The addition rate of the support points may be set to be large for the support signal, or the support point may be set to be small for the support signals from the supporters with low compatibility.
Further, the cheering points are set so as to be reflected on the character of the cheering supporter in addition to the cheering singer.

For example, when the level value for the support point rises from “0” to “1”, an event to be adopted as a back dancer of a famous group occurs. next,
When the level value rises from "1" to "2", an event occurs that is appointed as a day chief of government. Next, when the level value rises from “2” to “3”, an event that is selected as the No. 1 entertainer with good sensation occurs due to the commercial appearance of the favorite item. Next, when the level value increases from “3” to “4”, an event occurs in which jeans are selected as entertainers who suit jeans. Next, when the level value increases from “4” to “5”, an event to attend the wedding of a famous wrestler occurs. Next, when the level value increases from “5” to “6”, an event to participate in the opening ceremony of professional baseball occurs.

Famous points are evaluated based on, for example, the "song name" and the "seat name or supporter name". With each increase, the level value is set so that only one point is added. With the increase in the level value, for example, a gossip case occurs. For example, when the level value for a famous point rises from “0” to “1”, an event occurs that is scouted to an entertainment office on the street. Next, when the level value increases from “1” to “2”, an event published in a fashion magazine occurs. Next, the level value is changed from “2” to “3”.
Rises to the event of joining with celebrities.
Next, when the level value rises from “3” to “4”, an event of infidelity occurrence occurs. Next, when the level value rises from “4” to “5”, an event occurs in which an omission of income tax declaration is found. Next, the level value is changed from “5” to “6”.
Rises to an event where a photo book is released.

The number of fan club members is evaluated based on, for example, the name of the attendee or the name of the supporter. If the number of attendees at the time of using the karaoke apparatus 10 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (eg, five), the level value Is set so that only one point is added. As the level value increases, an event for performing a concert, for example, occurs. For example, when the level value for the number of fan club members rises from “0” to “1”, an event for performing a street concert on the street such as in front of a station occurs. Next, when the level value rises from “1” to “2”, an event that jumps into and participates in the school festival occurs. Next, when the level value rises from “2” to “3”, an event for performing a rooftop show of a department store occurs. Next, when the level value increases from “3” to “4”, an event for performing a concert at an outdoor concert facility occurs. next,
When the level value increases from “4” to “5”, an event for performing a concert at an indoor concert facility occurs. Next, when the level value increases from “5” to “6”, an event occurs in which a concert is performed in a dome-shaped all-weather facility.

The repertoire point is, for example, "song name"
Is set so that the level value is added by one point with the increase in the number of karaoke data newly selected, that is, the number of possessed songs every predetermined number of songs (for example, every five songs). As the level value increases, for example, an event for performing recording occurs. For example, the level value for the repertoire point is "0" to "1"
Rises to the event of recording in the school music room. Next, the level value changes from “1” to “2”.
Rises, an event occurs where a recording is made at the rental studio. Next, when the level value rises from “2” to “3”, an event of performing recording with a back band occurs. Next, when the level value increases from “3” to “4”, an event of performing recording with a producer occurs. Next, when the level value rises from “4” to “5”, an event for recording in Hawaii occurs. Next, the level value is "5"
From “6” to “6”, an event for recording in New York occurs. Note that, for example, a special score may be added to the repertoire point for a new song (for example, a song within one month from the release) that has a short elapsed time since release or announcement.

The singing ability points are evaluated, for example, by “scoring results” for the singing ability, and as the cumulative score of the scoring results increases at every predetermined point (for example, at every 5000 points), the level value is increased by one point. As the level value increases, for example, an event related to an entertainment activity occurs. For example, when the level value for the singing ability point rises from “0” to “1”, an event for receiving an audition occurs. Next, when the level value increases from “1” to “2”, an event to participate in a late-night radio program occurs. Next, the level value is "2"
From “3” to “3”, an event that first appears in the sales ranking occurs. Next, when the level value increases from “3” to “4”, an event for holding a signing event occurs. Next, when the level value increases from “4” to “5”, an event in which a guest appears in the quiz program occurs.
Next, when the level value rises from “5” to “6”, an event for participating in the singing award occurs.

Here, it is set so that a CG image corresponding to one event is displayed for each singing of one song, and an event corresponding to a parameter whose level value has changed (that is, level-up) at the end of the previous singing has priority. Is selected. If there is no change in the level value for each parameter at the end of the previous singing, an event for performing a special training of a song is performed by, for example, a karaoke facility.

Further, when the level values for a plurality of parameters change at the end of the previous singing, a predetermined order for the parameters, for example, guts points, support points, famous points, number of fan club members, repertoire points, singing ability points. Select an event in priority order. Here, the unselected event, that is, the canceled event, is selected with the highest priority in the next singing.

Next, an embodiment of a method of calculating a support point, particularly a method of scoring a support signal input from a supporter will be described. First, the timing and the degree of excitement are measured with respect to predetermined rhythm sound data including clapping sounds such as clapping collected by the support microphone 34 and clapping sounds such as clapping selected by the rhythm input unit 35. I do. That is, in the timing measurement, for example, it is determined whether or not the input beat sound matches the timing in the previous bar, and if it is determined that the timing matches, for example, the support point Is added by only one point. Further, when the coincidence of the timings occurs continuously, for example, the support points are doubled as two points, four points,. In the measurement of the degree of excitement, the number of occurrences of beat sounds is measured, and the number of occurrences is used as a support point, for example.

Similarly, for the rhythm sound input from the rhythm instrument input device 38, the timing and the degree of excitement are measured. That is, in the timing measurement,
For example, it is determined whether or not the input rhythm sound matches the timing in the previous bar. If it is determined that the timing matches, for example, only one support point is added. Further, when the timing coincidence occurs continuously, for example, two support points are set,
Four points are added. In the measurement of the degree of excitement, the number of rhythm sound inputs, that is, the number of vibrations is measured,
For example, the number of times of input is set as a support point.

The sound volume of the sound signals collected by the support microphone 34, such as applause, match hands, and cheering, is measured. That is, the sound volume is measured within a predetermined time after the end of the intro part, the interlude part, the accompaniment music, and the singing operation of the accompaniment music, and for example, the measured decibel number is set as the support point. The timing of the performance signal input from the performance instrument device 39 is measured. That is, for example, in the case of the drum instrument type playing instrument device 39, with respect to a predetermined timing obtained by analyzing the accompaniment music or a predetermined timing set in advance for each accompaniment music,
If the timing of the stick operation by the player is within a predetermined error, for example, only one support point is added.

Then, the calculated cheering points are added to, for example, singing ability points as a comprehensive evaluation of the singer's character. The value obtained by the scoring result / 100) is added to the support points.

As described above, according to the karaoke apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, the cheering degree of the cheering party is calculated in addition to the scoring information calculated for the singing operation of the singer. During the singing of the singer,
For example, an attendant may be absorbed in selecting a song to sing next and the singer may be isolated, or the support operation may be mechanical and the supporter may not be able to enjoy with the singer, It is possible to prevent the singer from feeling uncomfortable with the inorganic support operation, and to encourage other players other than the singer to actively participate in the singing operation of the singer as the supporter. Playability can be improved. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the karaoke apparatus 10 and contribute to increasing the number of games played by the player and extending the life of the game period.

Further, since images relating to the characters of the singer and the supporter are simultaneously displayed on the display unit 13, the supporter and the singer can enjoy together.
Interestingness can be further improved. In addition, various supports can be provided by the support input unit 33,
It is possible to encourage the supporter to actively participate in the singing operation, and to prevent the singer from feeling uncomfortable with the uniform support operation, so that the singer and the supporter can enjoy together. It is possible to realize multifaceted game contents that can be performed.

In the above-described karaoke apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, if the level values for a plurality of parameters change at the end of the previous singing, the event is preferentially selected according to a predetermined order for the parameters. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an event may be selected at random. Further, the event not selected here is carried over to the next level value change. For example, as shown in Table 1, when the level value for the singing ability point rises from “4” to “5” and an event appears as a guest in a quiz program, the occurrence of other events overlaps, Eventually, when another event is selected to be displayed, each event corresponding to the singing ability point level value “5” or later sequentially moves up, for example, at the next level up, that is, when the level value is “5”. When the number rises from "5" to "6", an event in which a guest appears in the quiz program will occur. Along with this, the condition for the event to participate in the singing award is changed when the level value increases from “6” to “7”.

The types of parameters evaluated on the basis of the above basic data and the contents of events that occur are not limited to those listed in Table 1, but may be, for example, singing “places”.
May be provided based on the number of affiliated companies, or a new character such as an attendant may appear due to an increase in the number of fan club members. A concert event such as an overseas tour may occur. Furthermore, in the karaoke apparatus 10 of the present embodiment described above, the character of the player is raised in the entertainment world,
The setting is not limited to this, and other settings such as the sports world, the politics world, and the examination world may be used.

Further, in the karaoke apparatus 10 of the present embodiment described above, the support results are reflected in the breeding of the characters of the singer and the supporter. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be omitted. In this case, for example, every time the support point calculated for each supporter exceeds a predetermined threshold point value (for example, 10,000 points), a single singing can be performed free of charge. May be set so as to be able to receive an appropriate profit.

In the karaoke apparatus 10 of the present embodiment described above, the musical instrument type input section 36 is provided in the support input section 33 of the operation section 20, but is not limited to this.
For example, it may be omitted from the support input unit 33 and directly connected to the central processing unit 11. In this case, which supporter is operating the musical instrument type input unit 36 is input to the central processing unit 11 via the input unit 31 of each operation unit 20 in advance.

In the above-described karaoke apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, the charging section 19 is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the charging section 19 may be omitted. In this case, for example, the billing information corresponding to the use time, the number of singing songs, or the like may be output via the communication unit 18 and may be charged to the player from the server device 23 or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the singing microphone 14 is connected to the amplifier 15, but the present invention is not limited to this.
May be provided.

The karaoke apparatus 10 of the present embodiment described above may be applied as a small stand type as shown in FIG. 9 or a box type facility as shown in FIG. It may be an interactive attraction facility or a portable karaoke device. For example, in the case of an attraction facility, a setting is provided so that a player can simulate each event in accordance with an occurrence event for the character (for example, a concert event on the street in front of the station or an event participating in the singing award). To a different place, stage, or the like.

The central processing unit 1 according to the present embodiment
Reference numeral 1 may be realized by dedicated hardware, and is constituted by a memory and a CPU, and a program for realizing the function of the central processing unit 11 is loaded into the memory and executed to execute the function. May be realized.

The storage unit 12 is capable of repeatedly reading and writing, for example, a magnetic disk device such as a hard disk device, an optical disk device such as a CD-R, MO or DVD, a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory,
It is assumed that it is configured by a volatile memory such as AM, or a combination thereof. The storage unit 12
May be built in the karaoke apparatus 10, but may be stored in another apparatus (database server) and the karaoke apparatus 1
0 may access these storage units 12 by communication.

Further, a program for realizing the function of the central processing unit 11 is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on this recording medium is read into a computer system and executed, thereby displaying the program on the display unit. The control unit 13, the output unit 16 and the operation unit 20 may be controlled. The computer system mentioned here may include an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices.

The computer-readable recording medium is a portable medium such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, a CD-ROM, or a storage device such as a hard disk built in a computer system. To tell. Further, a computer-readable recording medium is a medium that dynamically holds a program for a short time, such as a communication line when transmitting the program via a communication line such as a network such as the Internet or a telephone line, In this case, a program that holds a program for a certain period of time, such as a volatile memory in a computer system serving as a server or a client, is included. Further, the above-mentioned program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions, and may be for realizing the above-mentioned functions in combination with a program already stored in the computer system. .

[0065]

As described above, according to the karaoke apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, during the singing of the singer, for example, the attendee is absorbed in selecting the song to be sung by himself. The singer is isolated, the support operation becomes mechanical, the supporter can not enjoy with the singer, and the singer feels uncomfortable with the inorganic support operation, etc. A player other than the singer can be actively encouraged to be involved in the singing operation of the singer as a supporter, and the playability of the karaoke apparatus can be improved.
Furthermore, according to the karaoke apparatus of the present invention described in claim 2, it is possible to improve the interest of the karaoke apparatus and contribute to an increase in the number of games played by the player and a prolongation of the game period. Furthermore, according to the karaoke apparatus of the present invention described in claim 3, the supporter can enjoy together with the singer, and the interest can be further improved. Furthermore, according to the karaoke apparatus of the present invention described in claim 4, the support level of the supporter can be more appropriately evaluated, and the interest of the karaoke apparatus can be improved.

Further, according to the karaoke apparatus of the present invention as set forth in claim 5, the contents of support by the supporters are diversified,
It is possible to further improve the playability. further,
According to the karaoke apparatus of the present invention described in claim 6, it is possible to improve the playability of the karaoke apparatus. further,
According to the karaoke apparatus of the present invention described in claim 7, it is possible to prompt the user to use the karaoke apparatus repeatedly, which can contribute to an increase in the number of games played by the player and a prolongation of the game period. Further, according to the computer-readable recording medium of the present invention described in claim 8, it is possible to encourage the supporter to actively participate in the singing operation of the singer, thereby increasing the number of games played by the player. And prolonging the life of the game. Further, according to the computer-readable recording medium of the present invention described in claim 9, it is possible to improve the playability by adding a character training function.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an operation unit shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a rhythm instrument input device and a performance instrument device connected to the operation unit shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a plan view of a recording card readable and writable by an operation unit shown in FIGS. 2 and 3;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the karaoke apparatus shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a display unit (a rooftop show in a department store) when a singer sings.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen (a concert in an indoor concert facility) of a display unit when a singer sings.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a comprehensive evaluation at the end of singing by a singer.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a stand-type facility in which the karaoke apparatus of the present embodiment is installed.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a box-type facility in which the karaoke apparatus of the present embodiment is installed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 Karaoke apparatus 11 Central processing unit (supporting degree calculating means, supporting degree evaluating means) 13 Display unit (displaying means) 16 Output unit (outputting means) 17 Scoring unit (scoring means) 20 Operating unit (scoring information storage means, operating means) 32) Recording card connection section (player identification means) 33 Support input section (support means) 34 Support microphone (sound collecting means) 35 Rhythm input section (rhythm input means) 37 Storage means (recording card) 38 Rhythm instrument input device (Rhythm instrument type input means) 39 Performance instrument device (Performance instrument type input means)

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing from the front page (72) Inventor Harazo Watanabe 2-8-5 Tamagawa, Ota-ku, Tokyo Japan Namco Corporation (72) Inventor Hideaki Yamamoto 2-8-5 Tamagawa, Ota-ku, Tokyo Co., Ltd. Namco (72) Inventor Hiromi Endo 2-8-5 Tamagawa, Ota-ku, Tokyo F-term (reference) 5D108 BE06 BF04 BF20

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A karaoke apparatus comprising an output unit for outputting a singing voice of a singer and an accompaniment music, wherein a player identification unit for identifying a player including the singer and the supporter; Singing operation and score information set based on the supporter's support operation, etc., score information storage means for cumulatively storing for each singing operation, and based on a support signal input from the supporter A cheering means for cheering a singer, a cheering degree calculating means for calculating a cheering degree for each cheer based on an identification result of the player identifying means and the cheering signal, and a cheering person based on the cheering degree. A karaoke apparatus comprising: a support degree evaluation means for updating the score information. 2. A display means for displaying an image related to a character set for each player, and a different image selected according to the score information or a combination of a plurality of the score information is transmitted to the display means. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an image selection unit. 3. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising display means for simultaneously displaying images relating to the characters of the singer and the supporter. 4. A scoring unit for scoring a singing ability based on a singing voice of the singer, wherein the cheering degree evaluating means is configured to evaluate the cheering degree based on the cheering degree and the scoring result for the singer. The karaoke apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the score information is updated. 5. A sound collecting means for collecting and outputting a sound signal generated by the player, and a predetermined rhythm sound stored in advance in response to a command signal input from the player. Rhythm input means for selecting and outputting data; rhythm instrument type input means for outputting a rhythm sound based on a vibration signal generated by the player; and outputting a performance signal based on a performance operation of the player The karaoke apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising at least one of a musical instrument type input means for performing a karaoke operation. 6. The player identification means includes an operation means provided for each player, and the operation means reads the score information for each player from the score information storage means. Claim 1.
A karaoke device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. The score information storage means is provided for each of the players and forms a portable storage medium for storing the score information for each of the players. Item 7. A karaoke apparatus according to any one of Items 6. 8. An output means for outputting a singing voice and accompaniment music of a singer, a player identification means for identifying a player including the singer and the supporter, and a support operation of the supporter. Score information set based on
Score information storage means for cumulatively storing for each singing operation; support means for supporting the singer based on a support signal input from the supporter; identification results of the player identification means and the support A program for functioning as a cheering degree calculating means for calculating a cheering degree for each cheering person based on a signal, and a cheering degree evaluating means for updating the score information of the singers and the cheer based on the cheering degree. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon. 9. A display means for displaying an image relating to a character set for each player including the singer and the supporter, the computer comprising: a computer; and the score information or a combination of a plurality of the score information. 9. The computer-readable recording medium according to claim 8, wherein a program for causing a computer to function as an image selection unit to be transmitted to the display unit is recorded.