JP2002049368A - Portable telephone having musical reference confirmation function - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable telephone having musical reference confirmation function so as to eliminate the necessity of carrying tuning materials for musical instruments. SOLUTION: The portable telephone is provided with a metronome function (a metronome function section 20) which provides the proper speed of a music by sound, a tuning fork function (an electronic tuning fork function section 30) which generates a reference sound for tuning and a tuning meter function (a tuning meter 40) which analyzes sounds being generated by a musical instrument, that are to be measured, to confirm the degree of tuning.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable telephone with a music reference confirmation function, and more particularly to a portable telephone with a music reference confirmation function so that a musical instrument player does not need to carry tuning equipment for musical instruments.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the spread of mobile phones (i-mode, PHS, etc.) having functions such as telephone conversation and data transmission has been remarkable, and most business people in their twenties to thirties have possessed them. This mobile phone is equipped with a transmitter (microphone), a receiver (speaker), a display (display), an antenna, a numeric keypad, a ring tone sound source capable of selecting a desired ring tone when receiving a call, and the like.

On the other hand, for example, when a player who enjoys playing a wind instrument such as a trumpet or a stringed instrument such as a guitar as a hobby plays in a performance hall, the wind instrument or the like brought into the performance hall is tuned (tuned) in advance to adjust the pitch. You need to match them exactly. In this case, it is common to tune by itself on the basis of the tuning fork sound or tune while checking the pitch using a tuning meter. In practice, it is common to use a metronome as a reference for the tempo.

[0004]

However, in order to perform the above-mentioned performance practice and tuning, a set of tuning equipment such as a metronome for performance practice, a tuning fork for tuning, and a tuning meter must be brought to the performance venue. The management and transportation of the tuning equipment becomes complicated, which is not preferable. On the other hand, as described above, the spread of mobile phones is remarkable. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile phone with a music reference confirming function that does not require carrying tuning equipment for musical instruments.

[0005]

According to the present invention, there is provided a metronome sound generating means for indicating the speed of a musical piece by a metronome sound. Further, the metronome sound generation means generates a metronome sound based on a tone stored in a ring tone sound source provided in the mobile phone in advance. Further, the metronome sound generation means generates a metronome sound by voice synthesis. According to this configuration, the mobile phone is provided with the metronome sound generating means for generating the metronome sound based on the ring tone sound source and the voice synthesis, so that it is not necessary to carry the tuning equipment to the performance hall or the like.

Further, the portable telephone with the music reference confirming function is provided with a blinking indicator, and the indicator blinks at the timing of the metronome sound. Further, the mobile phone with the music reference confirming function is provided with image display means for displaying an image, and the image display means displays an image in which the hand of a mechanical metronome swings. With this configuration, the indicator blinks at the timing of the metronome sound, and the image display means swings and displays the metronome hand, so that the metronome sound image can be recognized not only from the ear but also from the eyes.

[0007] The present invention is characterized in that reference sound generating means for generating a reference sound for tuning is provided. Further, the reference sound generation means generates a reference sound based on a tone stored in a ring tone sound source provided in the mobile phone in advance. Further, the reference sound generation means generates a reference sound by voice synthesis. With this configuration, the mobile phone is provided with the reference sound generating means for generating the reference sound based on the ring tone sound source and the voice synthesis, so that it is not necessary to carry the tuning equipment to the performance hall or the like.

[0008] The present invention is characterized in that a tuning meter for analyzing a sound to be measured emitted from the musical instrument and displaying the degree of tuning on the pixel display means is provided. By doing so, the tuning degree is displayed on the image display means, so that the tuning degree can be recognized at a glance.

The metronome sound generating means for notifying the speed of the music by a metronome sound, the reference sound generating means for generating a reference sound for tuning, and a measured sound emitted from a musical instrument are analyzed, and the degree of tuning is displayed on an image display means. It is characterized by including any two or more of the displayed tuning meters. In this way, it is not necessary to carry the tuning equipment to a performance hall or the like, as compared with the case where the mobile phone is provided with the metronome sound generating means or the like alone.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to the illustrated embodiments. (1) Overall Configuration of Embodiment FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram showing a mobile phone H with a music reference confirmation function according to each embodiment described below. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the first embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the second embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the third embodiment,
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the third embodiment. Here, the music reference confirmation function refers to a metronome function for notifying the speed of the music by sound or hand shaking, an electronic tuning fork function for generating a reference sound for tuning, and a tuning meter function for musical instruments for confirming the degree of tuning. .

As shown in FIG. 1, a portable telephone H having a music reference confirmation function includes a portable telephone section K1 and a music reference sound generation / confirmation section K2. Music reference sound generation / confirmation unit K2
Is built in the housing 17 constituting the mobile phone unit K1. The mobile phone unit K1 includes a transmitter (microphone) 11, a numeric keypad 12, a function key 13, a display unit (liquid crystal display) 14, a receiver (speaker) 15, and an antenna 1
6 is provided. Reference numeral 18 denotes an indicator for blinking display such as an LED. The function key 13 includes a function switching key 13a for switching a function of each embodiment described below.
including.

The mobile phone section K1 has the basic functions of a normal mobile phone. That is, it has an outgoing call function, an incoming call function, a telephone call function, an answering machine function, a speed dial function, a mail sending / receiving function, and the like. The music reference sound generation / confirmation unit K2 is a metronome function unit 20 according to the first embodiment described below.
And an electronic tuning fork function unit 30 according to the second embodiment and a musical instrument tuning meter unit 40 according to the third embodiment. As another example of the music reference sound generation / confirmation unit K2,
(A) a device provided with a metronome function unit 20 and an electronic tuning fork function unit 30; (b) a device provided with an electronic tuning fork function unit 30 and a tuning meter unit 40 for a musical instrument; (c) a metronome function unit 20 and a musical instrument The one provided with the tuning meter section 40 is also preferable.

(2) First Embodiment: Metronome Function Section FIG. 2A is a functional block diagram of the present embodiment, and FIG.
(B) is a functional block diagram of a CPU constituting the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the metronome function unit 20 includes a display unit 14 and a receiver (speaker) 15.
, Antenna 16, and indicator 1 including an LED or the like
8 and a ring tone sound source 23 that stores songs such as Turkish March, starry street corners, and self-made songs. Further, the metronome function unit 20 includes a wireless unit 21 having a transmission system 21a and a reception system 21b, and a C that controls various functions described below.
It includes a PU 22 and an audio path control amplifier 24 for amplifying and controlling a beat sound (metronome sound) of a tone selected and designated from the ring tone sound sources 23. The beat sound is output not only from the receiver 15 but also to another portable telephone, a fixed telephone or the like via the transmission system 21a and the antenna 16 by dialing the telephone number of the other party. Is possible.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the CPU 22
A metronome function control unit 22a that controls functions required as a metronome, such as a metronome tempo control, a strong beat designation, and a complex rhythm, and a “metronome sound generation” that generates a beat sound that is a “metronome sound” from a ring tone sound source 23. A ringtone / beat sound generation unit 22b,
A voice synthesizing / beat sound generating unit 22c, which is a "metronome sound generating means" for generating a beat sound by voice synthesis, as shown below, and an indicator flashing control unit 22d for controlling the flashing of the indicator 18 in accordance with the timing of the beat sound
A display control unit 22e for controlling display of an image of an image in which the hands of a metronome swings left and right on the display unit 14 and display control of a tempo, a strong beat, a complex rhythm, and the like. When there is an incoming call from the three parties, select and control whether to stop the metronome and enter the incoming call operation, or to enter the answering machine function without stopping the metronome and entering the incoming call operation (ignoring the incoming call). Incoming call control unit 2
2f.

As the metronome function of the ring tone sound source 23, any tone generated by the ring tone sound source can be used as a beat sound. As a metronome function by voice synthesis, for example, a shout such as "1, 2, 3, 4" can be used as a beat sound of the metronome. Also, arbitrary music data can be reproduced according to the metronome. For example, a drum set pattern can be used as a beat sound of the metronome.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. Output of Beat Sound The output of the beat sound will be described mainly with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, after turning on a power switch (not shown) of the mobile phone unit K1 (step S1), an instrument is prepared (step S2), and then the function switching key 13a
To select a metronome function (step S3), and then use the function key 13 to select a desired timbre (for example, castanet sound) from the ring tone sound source 23 (step S3).
4).

The ring tone / beat tone generator 22b generates a beat tone from the selected timbre (step S5), and the voice path control amplifier 24 amplifies the tone to the level set by the function key 13 and outputs the beat tone from the receiver 15. The sound is output as a beat sound, the indicator 18 flashes in synchronization with the beat sound, and an image image in which the metronome hand swings right and left is displayed on the display unit 14 (step S6). In this output state of the beat sound, the player practices the performance music using the beat sound as a tempo guide (step S7).

Incoming call during output of beat sound When a portable telephone H with a music reference confirmation function is received from outside while outputting a beat sound, the player who is outputting the beat sound can use the function key 13 to input, for example, "incoming call". Is selected, the incoming call control unit 22f performs control for interrupting the generation of the beat sound, so that the player can talk as in a general mobile phone. If the player selects "answering machine" using the function key 13, the message of the caller is recorded on the answering machine, and the output of the beat sound is continued even during this message, so that the beat sound output can be continued. .

Transmission of beat sound to another telephone When the telephone number of another telephone is dialed in the output state of the beat sound, the beat sound is transmitted from the voice path control amplifier 24 to the transmission system 21a, the antenna 16, a communication not shown. Output from other telephones via the network. Although the case where the ring tone sound source is used in the beat sound output of the present embodiment has been described,
Even when voice synthesis is performed by the voice synthesis / beat sound generation unit 22c, it is possible to output a beat sound as in the case of the ring tone sound source.

(3) Second Embodiment: Electronic Tuning Fork Function Section FIG. 4A is a functional block diagram of the present embodiment, and FIG.
(B) is a functional block diagram of a CPU constituting the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4A, the electronic tuning fork function unit 3
0 includes a display unit 14, a receiver (speaker) 15, an antenna 16, and the above-mentioned ring tone sound source 23. Further, the electronic tuning fork function unit 30 includes the radio unit 21, a CPU 31 for controlling various functions described below, and a voice path control amplification unit for amplifying and controlling a reference tone of an electronic tuning fork selected and designated from the ring tone sound sources 23. 24.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the CPU 31
A ring tone / reference tone generator 31a, which is a “reference tone generator” that generates an electronic tuning fork reference tone based on the tone stored in the ring tone source 23, and a “reference tone generator” that generates an electronic tuning fork reference tone by voice synthesis. Voice synthesis / reference sound generation unit 31
b, if there is an incoming call from a third party during the operation as the electronic tuning fork, the electronic tuning fork is stopped and the incoming operation is started, or the electronic tuning fork is not stopped and the incoming operation is not entered (the incoming call is stopped). An incoming call control unit 31c for selecting and controlling whether to enter the answering machine function by ignoring) and a display control unit 22e for controlling the display of the frequency of the reference sound of the display unit 14 and the like.

The ring tone / reference sound generation unit 31a and the speech synthesis / reference sound generation unit 31b generate the pitch and scale of the reference sound according to the selection designation. The aforementioned ringtone sound source 2
As the electronic tuning fork function by No. 3, any tone generated by the ring tone sound source 23 can be used as a reference tone. However, in use, the tone is limited to those having a pitch,
3 has a frequency accuracy that can withstand use as an electronic tuning fork, and is capable of generating an arbitrary frequency.
In addition, a sound such as a sine wave or a rectangular wave of a synthesized sound can be used as the reference sound, and waveform data recorded in advance can be used as the reference sound.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. Generation of Reference Sound The tuning will be described mainly with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, after turning on a power switch (not shown) of the mobile phone unit K1 (step S11), a musical instrument to be tuned is prepared (step S12). Next, an electronic tuning fork function is selected by the function switching key 13a (step S13), and a desired reference (for example, pitch A4, frequency 442) is received from the ring tone sound source 23 by the function key 13.
(Hz) (step S14). Based on this selection, the ringtone / reference sound generation unit 31a generates a reference sound (step S15), and the voice path control amplification unit 24 sets the function key 13
And outputs it as a reference sound from the receiver 15 while displaying it on the display unit 14, for example, “A4
442 Hz "is displayed (step S16). The player tunes the instrument in the state of output of this reference sound,
The reference sound is continuously output until all necessary tunings are completed (step S17).

Incoming call during generation of reference sound If there is an incoming call from outside to the portable telephone H with the music reference confirming function during the generation of the reference sound, the performer selects, for example, "incoming" by using the function key 13. , Incoming call control section 31
Since c interrupts the generation of the reference sound, the performer can talk as in a general mobile phone. If the player selects "answering machine" using the function key 13, the message of the caller is recorded on the answering machine, and the output of the reference sound is continued during this message.

Transmission of Reference Tone to Another Telephone When the telephone number of another telephone is dialed while the reference tone is being output, the voice path control amplifier 24 transmits the signal to the transmission system 21.
a, a reference sound is output to another telephone via the antenna 16 and a communication network (not shown). Note that the reference sound can be output even when the voice synthesis / reference sound generation unit 31b is used, as in the case of the ringtone / reference sound generation unit 31b.

(4) Third Embodiment: Tuning Meter for Musical Instrument FIG. 6A is a functional block diagram of the present embodiment, and FIG.
(B) is a functional block diagram of a CPU constituting the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6A, the tuning meter unit for musical instrument 40 includes a transmitter (microphone) 11, a display unit 14, an antenna 16, the radio unit 21, an audio path control amplifier 24, and an input. Frequency analysis, pitch analysis, and difference from the reference sound (generally, cent = 1/10
A pitch analysis unit 41 for calculating (0 octave display) and a CPU 42 for controlling various functions described below are provided.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the CPU 42
A display control unit 42a that performs control for displaying the calculation result of the pitch analysis unit 41, and stops the musical instrument tuning function when there is an incoming call from a third party during operation as the musical instrument tuning meter unit. An incoming call control unit 42b for selectively controlling whether to enter the incoming call operation or to enter the answering machine function without stopping the musical instrument tuning function and not entering the incoming call operation (ignoring the incoming call).

Next, this embodiment will be described. Confirmation of Tuning Completion The confirmation of tuning completion will be described mainly with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, a power switch (not shown) of the mobile phone unit K1 is turned on (step S21), and a musical instrument to be tuned is prepared (step S22). Next, the tuning meter function is selected by the function switching key 13a (step S23).

Next, when, for example, the performer inputs a performance sound (measured sound) from the transmitter 11 with the opening sound of the trumpet (blows without pressing the valve) (step S24), the measured sound is input to the function key. 13 is amplified by the audio path control amplification unit 24 to the level set by the pitch analysis unit 41.
To perform a pitch analysis (step S25). The display unit 14 displays the difference from the reference pitch as an analysis result (step S26). Then, tuning confirmation is performed until confirmation of all tuning targets (elements) is completed (step S27). The tuning meter can perform a pitch analysis on the input sound in real time, so that the pitch can be confirmed while changing the pitch slightly and tuning.

Incoming Call During Tuning Confirmation If there is an incoming call from the outside to the portable telephone H with the music reference confirming function during the tuning confirmation, the performer who is confirming the tuning selects, for example, "incoming" by using the function key 13. Then, the incoming call control unit 42b interrupts the tuning meter function, so that the performer can make a call in the same manner as a general mobile phone. If the player selects "answering machine" using the function key 13, the message of the caller is recorded on the answering machine, and the tuning meter function is continued during this message.

Receiving a Tuning Confirmation Request from Another Telephone A case will be described where there is an incoming call from another telephone and a tuning confirmation request has been made. The tuned sound to be measured is input from another telephone to the voice path control amplifier 24 via the antenna 16 and the receiving system 21b. The pitch analysis unit 41 performs a pitch analysis in the same manner as described above, and the display control unit 42a displays the analysis result on the display unit 14. The result of this analysis is communicated to a caller from another telephone.

(5) Fourth Embodiment In each of the above embodiments, the case of the metronome function, the electronic tuning fork function, and the tuning meter meter function has been described, respectively, but any two or more of these functions may be used. May be provided to the mobile phone at the same time. For example, when the mobile phone has the metronome function, the electronic tuning fork function, and the tuning meter function at the same time, the switching operation of the function switching key 13a shown in FIG. , A metronome function, an electronic tuning fork function, and a tuning meter function.

[0034]

As described above, according to the present invention, a metronome function, an electronic tuning fork function, and a tuning meter function for a musical instrument are incorporated in a portable telephone. Is reduced. Specifically, the following effects can be obtained. Claim 1,
According to the methods 2 and 3, since the mobile phone is provided with the metronome sound generating means for generating the metronome sound based on the ring tone sound source and the voice synthesis, it is not necessary to carry the tuning equipment to the performance hall or the like.

According to the fourth and fifth aspects, the indicator blinks at the timing of the metronome sound, and the image display means swings and displays the metronome hand, so that not only the ears but also the visual image of the metronome sound can be displayed. Can be recognized. According to the sixth, seventh and eighth aspects, the mobile phone is provided with the reference sound generating means for generating the reference sound based on the ring tone sound source and the voice synthesis, so that it is not necessary to carry the tuning equipment to the performance hall or the like. Become.

According to the ninth aspect, the degree of tuning is displayed on the image display means, so that the degree of tuning can be recognized at a glance. According to the tenth aspect, a plurality of functions necessary for tuning are provided as compared with the case where the mobile phone is independently provided with a metronome sound generating means and the like, so that it is not necessary to carry the tuning equipment to a performance hall or the like. Become.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing details of the first embodiment of the present invention, wherein (A) is a functional block diagram of a metronome function unit,
(B) is a functional block diagram of the CPU.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing details of the second embodiment,
(A) is a functional block diagram of the electronic tuning fork function unit, (B) is C
It is a functional block diagram of PU.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing details of the third embodiment,
(A) is a functional block diagram of a tuning meter section for musical instruments, and (B) is a functional block diagram of a CPU.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the third embodiment.

[Description of Signs] H: Mobile phone with music reference confirmation function, K1: Mobile phone unit, K2: Music reference sound generation / confirmation unit, 11: Transmitter, 1
2 Numeric keys, 13 Function keys, 13a Function switching keys, 14 Display unit, 15 Handset, 16 Antenna, 1
7 ... Case, 18 ... Indicator, 20 ... Metronome function unit, 21 ... Wireless unit, 21a ... Transmission system, 21b ... Reception system, 22 ... Metronome function unit CPU, 22a ... Metronome function control unit, 22b ... Ring tone A beat sound generation unit, 22c: voice synthesis / beat sound generation unit, 22d: indicator blinking control unit, 22e: display control unit of the metronome function unit, 22f: incoming call control unit, 23: ringtone sound source,
24: voice path control amplifier, 30: electronic tuning fork function, 3
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... CPU of an electronic tuning fork function part, 31a ... Ring tone / reference sound generation part, 31b ... Speech synthesis / reference sound generation part, 31c ... Termination control part of an electronic tuning fork function part, 40 ... Tuning meter part for musical instruments, 41 ... Pitch analysis unit, 42 ... CPU of musical instrument tuning meter unit, 42a ... Display control unit of musical instrument tuning meter unit, 42b ... Incoming control unit of musical instrument tuning meter unit

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A mobile phone with a music reference confirmation function, comprising a metronome sound generating means for notifying the speed of a music by a metronome sound. 2. The metronome sound generator according to claim 1, wherein the metronome sound generator generates a metronome sound based on a tone stored in a ring tone sound source provided in the mobile phone in advance.
A mobile phone with the described music standard confirmation function. 3. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein said metronome sound generation means generates a metronome sound by voice synthesis. 4. The mobile phone with a music reference confirming function according to claim 1, further comprising an indicator for blinking, wherein the indicator blinks in time with the timing of the metronome sound. A mobile phone with a music standard confirmation function described in one. 5. The mobile phone with a music reference confirming function, further comprising an image display means for displaying an image, wherein the image display means displays an image in which a hand of a mechanical metronome swings. A mobile phone with a music reference confirmation function according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. A mobile phone with a music reference confirming function, comprising a reference tone generating means for generating a reference tone for tuning. 7. The music reference confirmation function according to claim 6, wherein the reference sound generation means generates a reference sound based on a tone stored in a ring tone sound source provided in the mobile phone in advance. mobile phone. 8. The mobile phone according to claim 6, wherein the reference sound generation means generates the reference sound by voice synthesis. 9. A mobile phone with a music reference confirmation function, comprising: a tuning meter for analyzing a sound to be measured emitted from a musical instrument and displaying a degree of tuning on an image display means. 10. A metronome sound generating means for informing the speed of a musical piece by a metronome sound, a reference sound generating means for generating a reference sound for tuning, a sound to be measured emitted by an instrument is analyzed, and the degree of tuning is displayed on an image display means. A mobile phone equipped with a music reference confirmation function, comprising at least two tuning meters.