JP2002247550A - Trial viewing system for sales store, individual explanation system for display facilities and individual explanation system for sport inspection - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a trial viewing system for a sales store, an individual explanation system for display facilities and the individual explanation system for sport inspection by which conventional inconvenience in respective shops and respective facilities is dissolved. SOLUTION: This trial viewing system 100 for the sales store is installed in the sales store 10 and a trial viewing program inside a data base 113 is reproduced by using a portable telephone set 2 with a browser function.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a retail store trial viewing system installed in a retail store for trial listening to music software and video software, and installed in an exhibition facility to provide viewers with an explanation of the exhibits. The present invention relates to an individual commentary system for an exhibition facility for performing, and an individual commentary system for a competition viewing, which is installed in a competition exhibition facility and provides a commentary on a competition to a viewer.

[0002]

BACKGROUND ART (Trial viewing at retail stores) Conventionally, various music software and video software have been sold in retail stores such as record shops and video shops. A retail store that sells them is provided with a retail store trial viewing system so that the user can preview the music software and the video software described above prior to purchase.

A dedicated listening device is used for listening to music software. The listening device includes a playback device on which a recording disk or the like is mounted, and headphones connected to the playback device. By operating the playback device, music recorded on the recording disk is played and listened to through headphones. I have. Since the reproduction of the video software requires a screen for displaying the video, a trial viewing booth or the like in which a set of reproduction devices is installed in a small private room is used.

(Individual commentary at exhibition facilities) On the other hand, a plurality of exhibits have been exhibited in various exhibition facilities. For example, in corporate activities, exhibitions and product presentations are actively performed. Also, as cultural exhibition facilities, historical and technical museums, museums, zoos,
Various exhibitions are being held at aquariums.

[0005] In such an exhibition facility, in addition to the explanation of the exhibit being written on a panel or the like, the use of a specific exhibit in which a commentary of a sound can be heard or an image is projected by pressing a button. Have been. Further, as the user moves along the browsing route, a local audio broadcast can be heard in each section.

[0006] In this case, in addition to audio broadcasting by a PA (Public Address) device, a viewer is individually provided with a radio receiver so that commentary by radio broadcasting can be heard. These descriptions are prepared in multiple languages as necessary, and any language can be selected by selecting a switch.

(Individual Commentary for Competition Viewing) Further, in recent years, various commentary has been provided in a stadium or a competition exhibition facility for displaying a competition. Here, the stadium includes not only a stadium for professional sports such as soccer and baseball, but also a circuit for car racing and two-wheel racing. Racetracks for bicycle races, boat races, and horse races also fall under the stadium.

[0008] In these stadiums, competitions are actually being conducted, and a viewer watching the competitions has a sense of realism and presence that is not present in TV (television) broadcasts or radio broadcasts. In recent years, many facilities display paddock information such as horse racing, pit information such as odds and circuits, and related information such as the current ranking and distant conditions on a large screen. On the other hand, I can't get the commentary like on TV or radio broadcasts. For this reason, radio and TV
Many people watch the broadcast.

[0009] On the other hand, competition exhibition facilities other than the stadium include an off-line betting area and a clubhouse of a fan club. In the off-street betting arena, the live of the race is relayed on a TV or the like as the greatest concern, and commentary and paddock information are emphasized when purchasing a betting ticket. In a club house of a fan club, etc., support is provided while watching a live broadcast of the competition on a TV or the like, and commentary and related information are used.

[0010]

However, there are the following problems in the commentary at each store or facility described above.
When listening to music software, the conventional listening device listens through headphones, so the number of people who can listen to each listening device is limited. In addition, since the headphones are connected by wire and the operation for the trial listening is performed on the operation panel of the trial listening device, the listeners must gather before the trial listening device. For this reason, it is difficult to increase the number that can be simultaneously listened to due to location restrictions.

In the reproduction of video software, a small private room type trial viewing booth has conventionally been required, and in a small-scale store, installation cannot be expected due to space limitations. Also,
It was difficult to set up many trial viewing booths even in a large-scale store.

[0012] In an exhibition facility, the explanation board is often invisible when crowded or away. It is also unsuitable for visually impaired people. On the other hand, the audio commentary can solve the problem of the explanation board. However, since the broadcasting is simultaneous at the PA and the radio, the explanation of the exhibit of interest cannot be heard immediately, and it is necessary to wait until the corresponding part is reproduced again. In addition, in the explanation by the PA, there may be ambient noise. The commentary on the radio or the like can avoid the influence on the surroundings, but many users feel uncomfortable with the rental headphones or the like.

[0013] In a stadium or a competition exhibition facility for displaying a competition, related information and the like can be obtained from a TV broadcast or the like.
Since the broadcast is simultaneous, it is limited only to the story of a specific commentator, and there is a problem that a favorite commentator cannot be freely selected. In addition, related information such as paddock information and odds are often invisible when crowded or away, and there has been a demand for improvement of these information.

[0014] It is an object of the present invention to provide a trial viewing system for retail stores, an individual commentary system for exhibition facilities, and an individual commentary system for competition viewing, which can eliminate the conventional inconveniences at each of these stores and facilities.

[0015]

Means for Solving the Problems (Sales Store Trial Viewing System) The retail store trial viewing system of the present invention is installed in a retail store that sells music software and / or video software, and stores the music software and / or video software. A retail store trial viewing system for previewing video software, wherein the music software and / or
Or a database storing video software, a communication terminal capable of communicating with a portable information terminal equipped with a predetermined communication method, and receiving the request from the portable information terminal via the communication terminal and responding to the request. A reproduction controller that acquires software and / or video software from the database and reproduces the software on the requested portable information terminal.

The contents of the music software to be sold include music, reading of stories, and recording of performances. As a recording medium of the music software, an audio CD (compact disk), an audio tape, another disk such as a magneto-optical disk, or the like can be used. The contents of the video software to be sold include movies, animation videos, music videos, training videos, and the like. As a recording medium of the video software, a video cassette tape of a predetermined standard, a DVD (digital versatile disc), or the like can be used.

In this way, a user who wants to test-listen music software and / or video software operates his / her portable information terminal and accesses the reproduction controller via the communication terminal. The reproduction controller calls a predetermined program (music software and / or video software) from the database in response to a request for trial viewing from the portable information terminal and reproduces the program.
The content is reproduced on the portable information terminal through the communication terminal. This allows the user to listen to music from a speaker of the portable information terminal or headphones connected to the portable information terminal if it is music software, and can also watch an image on the screen of the portable information terminal if it is video software. Therefore, according to the present invention, the conventional wired headphone-type trial listening device, trial viewing booth, and the like can be omitted, and the limitation of the space in the store can be eliminated. be able to.

It is to be noted that the user can listen to the sound of the video software using headphones or the like, similarly to the music software described above. The image of the image software may be projected on the screen in the store, and only the sound may be heard from the portable information terminal. In this case, since the screen in the store is shared by many users, a trial viewing may occur from the middle. On the other hand, in the case of using individual screens (including the screen of the portable information terminal), the reproduction can be individually started at the time of request, so that a so-called on-demand type can be used.

[0019] In the retail store trial viewing system of the present invention, a plurality of the music software and / or video software are recorded in the database, and the plurality of the music software and / or video software are recorded from the portable information terminal.
Alternatively, it is desirable that any selection operation of video software can be performed.

In this way, if the store prepares a plurality of programs (music software and / or video software), the user can freely select one of the programs by remote control from his / her own portable information terminal. You can watch it. For this reason, various trial viewing programs according to various preferences of the user can be simultaneously provided, and the user can be compared.

When a large number of programs are prepared, it is desirable to provide a list of selectable programs and a function of searching for a desired program. As the search function, it is possible to use an existing search function for searching using a title / artist / genre or the like as a key, which is conventionally installed in a store. Such a search function can be performed via a portable information terminal. Operation and output can be performed.

In the trial viewing system for retail stores according to the present invention, the communication terminal and the reproduction controller each have a plurality of channels, and the music software and / or the video software for the portable information terminal are independently provided for each channel. It is desirable to perform regeneration.

In this way, reproduction can be performed from the beginning of the program each time a request is made for each channel, and so-called on-demand reproduction can be performed. For this reason, the quality of the trial viewing for the user can be improved as compared with the case where the trial viewing is performed in addition to the broadcast program playback.

[0024] In the retail store trial viewing system of the present invention, it is preferable that the communication terminal performs wireless communication with the portable information terminal. By doing so, the trial listening position can be freely set, the comfort of the user can be increased, and the restriction on the number of simultaneous trial listenings in the store can be eliminated.

It is to be noted that such a radio communication terminal may appropriately use an existing technology such as a wireless headphone and a wireless remote controller. When using such a wireless communication terminal, the terminal may be lent out at a store entrance or a cashier, or the user may use his or her own communication device.

In the trial viewing system for a store according to the present invention, it is preferable that the portable information terminal is a portable telephone with a browser function. In this way, the user can use the mobile phone with the browser function for trial viewing, so there is no need to rent a dedicated trial viewing device, and the discomfort of the rental type device shared with others can be avoided. Can be resolved.

In addition, a mobile phone with a browser function can select and search a program to be previewed, reduce the development cost compared to a dedicated trial viewing device, and reduce the equipment cost for operation. Can also be reduced.

(Individual Commentary System for Exhibit Facility) The individual commentary system for exhibit facility of the present invention is installed in an exhibition facility that exhibits a plurality of exhibits, and is used to explain the exhibit to a viewer of the exhibit. An individual commentary system for an exhibition facility, comprising: a database recording the commentary of the exhibit; a communication terminal capable of communicating with a portable information terminal having a predetermined communication method; and the portable information terminal via the communication terminal. And a playback controller that receives a request from the database, obtains a description of the exhibit corresponding to the request from the database, and plays the comment on the requested portable information terminal.

Here, the exhibition facilities include exhibitions and product presentations for business purposes, cultural museums and museums, zoos and aquariums for entertainment and education, and other unspecified audiences (users). It can be used as appropriate for exhibition facilities that perform various exhibitions.

In this way, the user who wants to comment on the exhibit operates his / her portable information terminal and accesses the reproduction controller via the communication terminal. The reproduction controller calls up a predetermined program (audio or video that is a commentary on an exhibit) from the database in response to a comment request from the portable information terminal, reproduces the program, and reproduces the program on the portable information terminal via the communication terminal. . Thereby, the user can listen to the comment from the speaker of the portable information terminal or the headphones connected thereto if the comment is audio, and can also view the comment on the screen of the portable information terminal if the comment is video (including characters). .

Therefore, according to the present invention, since the explanation is performed using the portable information terminal of each user, it is possible to solve the inconvenience that the explanation sound is not audible from the speaker or the explanation display is too far to be seen. In addition, the reproduction of the commentary program can be started individually when the commentary is requested, and the so-called on-demand type can be used. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience of waiting for a commentary on a desired exhibit, such as simultaneous broadcasting, and the like.

[0032] In the individual commentary system for an exhibition facility of the present invention, a plurality of commentary are recorded in the database corresponding to the plurality of the exhibit, and any one of the commentary of the plurality of the exhibit from the portable information terminal. It is desirable that a selection operation be possible.

In this way, if the exhibition facility prepares a plurality of programs corresponding to a plurality of exhibits, the user can freely select any program by remote control from his / her own portable information terminal. You can watch. Therefore, it is possible to prepare and provide in advance various commentary programs according to various preferences of the user.

When a large number of programs are prepared, it is desirable to provide a list of selectable programs and a function of searching for a desired program. An existing technology may be used as a search function, and a classification method or the like according to an exhibition may be used as a search key. Such a search function may be operated and output via the portable information terminal.

In the individual commentary system for an exhibition facility according to the present invention, the commentary on the exhibit is recorded in the database in a plurality of languages, and any one of the languages can be selected from the portable information terminal. Desirably.

[0036] In this way, the user can receive the explanation in a language that is easily understood by the user, and can obtain a certain understanding. Such multilingual support is not limited to audio, but may be a text description. In order to support multilanguage on a panel display, the description space is limited, but in this case, it is optional for each portable information terminal. Because there is only one language, there is no problem even if tens of countries are displayed at the same time.

In the individual commentary system for an exhibition facility of the present invention, the communication terminal and the reproduction controller each have a plurality of channels, and reproduce the commentary of the exhibit on the portable information terminal independently for each channel. It is desirable.

In this manner, the reproduction can be performed from the beginning of the program every time a request is made for each channel, and so-called on-demand reproduction can be performed. For this reason, the quality of commentary to the user can be improved as compared with the case where commentary is received in addition to broadcast program playback.

In the individual commentary system for an exhibition facility of the present invention, it is preferable that the communication terminal performs wireless communication with the portable information terminal. In this way, the position where the comment is received becomes free, the comfort of the user can be increased, and the restriction on the simultaneous use of space in the exhibition facility can be eliminated.

It is to be noted that such a wireless communication terminal may appropriately use an existing technology such as a wireless headphone and a wireless remote controller. In using such a wireless communication terminal, lending or the like may be performed at the entrance or reception of the exhibition facility, or the user may use his or her own communication device.

In the individual commentary system for exhibition facilities of the present invention, it is preferable that the portable information terminal is a portable telephone with a browser function. In this way, the user can use the commentary on his or her browser-equipped mobile phone, eliminating the hassle of renting a dedicated commentary viewing device and eliminating the discomfort of rent-out devices shared with others. it can.

In addition, a mobile phone with a browser function can select and search a commentary program to be viewed, and can reduce the development cost compared to a dedicated commentary viewing device, and the equipment cost for operation. Can also be reduced.

(Competition Viewing Individual Commentary System) The competition viewing individual commentary system of the present invention is installed in a stadium or a competition exhibition facility for exhibiting a competition, and is used to give a commentary on the competition to a viewer of the competition. A competition viewing individual commentary system, comprising: a database recording commentary on the competition;
A communication terminal capable of communicating with a portable information terminal having a predetermined communication method, and accepting a request from the portable information terminal via the communication terminal and acquiring a commentary on the competition corresponding to the request from the database; A playback controller for playing back the requested portable information terminal.

Here, the stadium includes all races for which the competition is performed for the purpose of display, such as a bicycle race, a boat race, a horse race race course, a car race, a motorcycle race, etc., a baseball stadium, a soccer stadium, etc. Place. Competition exhibition facilities for displaying competitions include off-line betting places where live coverage of the subject competition is held, voting ticket booths for bicycles or boat races, fan clubs for specific teams and players, and restaurants that provide similar live coverage. . Further, the commentary on the competition is not limited to so-called commentary by commentators, but also includes live commentary explanations by announcers, display of data such as odds and temperatures, and video relay of the competition itself.

In this way, the user who wishes to comment on the competition operates his / her own portable information terminal and accesses the reproduction controller via the communication terminal. In response to a comment request from the portable information terminal, the playback controller calls up a predetermined program (audio or video that is a commentary on the game) from the database, reproduces it, and causes the portable information terminal to reproduce it through the communication terminal. Thereby, the user can listen to the comment from the speaker of the portable information terminal or the headphones connected thereto if the comment is audio, and can also view the comment on the screen of the portable information terminal if the comment is video (including characters). .

Therefore, according to the present invention, since the explanation is made using the portable information terminal of each user, the present invention can be used even when the user is in the stadium, and the progress of the whole and other situations can be known.
In addition, the inconvenience of not being able to hear the broadcast sound, or not being able to see the shared electric bulletin board far away can be solved. In addition, since the object of the present invention is a game that progresses in real time, on-demand processing is not normally required. You can play the commentary program.

In the individual commentary system for game viewing of the present invention, it is preferable that a plurality of commentary having different contents are recorded in the database, and any one of the plurality of commentary can be selected from the portable information terminal. .

In this way, if the stadium or the exhibition facility prepares a plurality of viewpoints and commentary programs for the competition, the user can remotely execute any of the programs from his / her own portable information terminal. You can freely select and watch. Therefore, it is possible to prepare and provide in advance various commentary programs according to various preferences of the user.

When a large number of programs are prepared, it is desirable to provide a list of selectable programs and a function of searching for a desired program. An existing technology may be used as a search function, and a classification method or the like according to an exhibition may be used as a search key. Such a search function may be operated and output via the portable information terminal.

In the individual commentary system for competition viewing of the present invention, a commentary on the exhibit is recorded in a plurality of languages in the database, and any one of the plurality of languages can be selected from the portable information terminal. Desirably.

In this way, the user can receive the explanation in the language which is easy for the user to understand, and can obtain a certain understanding. Such multilingual support is not limited to audio, but may be a text description. In order to support multilanguage on a panel display, the description space is limited, but in this case, it is optional for each portable information terminal. Because there is only one language, there is no problem even if tens of countries are displayed at the same time.

In the individual commentary system for game viewing of the present invention, the communication terminal and the reproduction controller each have a plurality of channels, and reproduce the commentary of the exhibit on the portable information terminal independently for each channel. It is desirable.

In this way, the reproduction can be performed from the beginning of the program every time a request is made for each channel, and so-called on-demand reproduction can be performed. For this reason, the quality of commentary to the user can be improved as compared with the case where commentary is received in addition to broadcast program playback. Actually, as described above, since the competition itself proceeds in real time, the effect of the on-demand system is small, but it is effective when referring to the attached information or the like. In addition, the above-mentioned multilingual commentary can be dealt with by the multi-channel.

In the individual commentary system for watching competitions of the present invention, it is preferable that the communication terminal performs wireless communication with the portable information terminal. In this way, the position where the comment is received becomes free, the comfort of the user can be increased, and the restriction on the simultaneous use of space in the exhibition facility can be eliminated.

It is to be noted that such a wireless communication terminal may appropriately use an existing technology such as a wireless headphone and a wireless remote controller. When using such a wireless communication terminal, it may be lent out at the entrance or reception of a stadium or a competition exhibition facility, or a user may use his or her own communication device.

[0056] In the competition viewing individual commentary system of the present invention, it is preferable that the portable information terminal is a portable telephone with a browser function. In this way, the user can use the commentary on his or her browser-equipped mobile phone, eliminating the hassle of renting a dedicated commentary viewing device and eliminating the discomfort of rent-out devices shared with others. it can.

In addition, a mobile phone with a browser function can select and search for a commentary program to be viewed, and can reduce the development cost compared to a dedicated commentary viewing device, and the equipment cost for operation. Can also be reduced.

[0058]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment) In FIG. 1, the present embodiment is an application of the retail store trial viewing system 100 of the present invention to a retail store 10 that sells and rents music software and video software.

In the store 10, display shelves 21 to 24 are installed. On each of the display shelves 21 to 24, music software such as a CD and video software such as a video tape and a DVD are displayed. The user 1 can freely select the software displayed on the display shelves 21 to 24 while passing through the passage between the display shelves 21 to 24.

At the right end of the sales store 10 in the figure, a cashier 15 is installed. When the user 1 finds desired software on the display shelves 21 to 24, the user 1 can purchase or borrow the software by bringing the software to the cashier 15.

As also shown in FIG. 2, the retail store trial viewing system 100 includes a server 110, an operation console 119, and first and second wireless terminals 121 and 122.
The first and second wireless terminals 121 and 122 each have a wireless communication function for a small area, and can communicate with the mobile phone 2 with a browser function of the user 1. The communicable area of the first wireless terminal 121 is within the range 123 of FIG. 1, and the communicable area of the second wireless terminal 122 is within the range 124 of FIG.

The user 1 within the above-mentioned range 123, 124
By operating its own mobile phone 2, it communicates with the first and second wireless terminals 121 and 122, issues a request for trial viewing to the server 110, and carries a trial viewing program returned from the server 110 in response to this request. It can be viewed on the screen of the telephone 2 or heard from the speaker. Note that if the mobile phone 2 can connect to the headphones 3, viewing with better sound quality is possible.

The server 110 stores the first and second reproduction controllers 111 and 112 and the database 113 corresponding to the first and second wireless terminals 121 and 122 in order to realize the trial viewing according to the request from the user 1 described above. Have. The database 113 records music software and video software appropriately selected as a trial viewing program.

As the database 113, for example, a database in which a large number of music data and video data are digitized and recorded on a hard disk device, or a database in which a continuous CD or video tape reproducing device can be controlled by a computer can be used. Any program can be used as long as it can output any trial viewing program (data state) in response to an external request.

First and second reproduction controllers 111 and 112
Reproduces the data of the trial viewing program extracted from the database 113 as an audio signal or a video signal,
This trial viewing program is sent to the mobile phone 2 that has requested it. For such a function, an existing sound source module for a computer system may be appropriately used.

First and second reproduction controllers 111 and 112
Each has a plurality of (for example, four) communication channels, and a request for trial viewing and reproduction of a trial viewing program from the mobile phone 2 are processed independently for each communication channel.

For example, when the user 1 issues a request for trial viewing from the mobile phone 2, this request is sent to the first wireless terminal.
From 121, it is passed to the corresponding first reproduction controller 111, and is received by any channel. In response to this request, the first playback controller 111 searches the server 113, selects a trial viewing program corresponding to the request, and returns it to the first playback controller 111. The first reproduction controller 111 reproduces the trial viewing program on the channel that has received the trial viewing request, and performs image display and audio output to the mobile phone 2 that has sent the request.

As described above, the first and second reproduction controllers 111 and 112 can independently accept or reproduce the request for the trial viewing program for each channel, so that each of the plurality of users 1 always starts from the beginning of the trial viewing program. Can be viewed (on-demand method). Since the maximum number of users 1 who can perform these independent trial viewings depends on the number of communication channels, if a large number of trial viewings are required, additional communication channels in each playback controller or the playback controller itself must be added. is necessary.

First and second reproduction controllers 111 and 112
Prior to the trial viewing request from the user 1, when a communication access is made from the mobile phone 2, a list (menu) of selectable trial viewing programs is displayed on the mobile phone.
Return to 2 to display menus and so on.

In the server 110, system settings, maintenance, and the like can be executed from the operation console 119. As the operation console 119, a normal personal computer or the like may be used. The setting of the trial viewing program set in the database 113 is also performed from the operation console 119.
Specifically, an operation such as setting a disk or the like containing a program (music software and video software) to be used for trial viewing in the drive of the operation console 119 and extracting data is performed. Alternatively, an operation of importing a program for trial viewing from outside via the network 109 may be performed.

In order to use the retail store trial viewing system 100 at the retail store 10, it is necessary to notify the user 1 that the mobile phone 2 can perform trial viewing. For this purpose, a signboard 16 as shown in FIG. The signboard 16 is followed by a headline 161 followed by a brief description 162 of the system that can be viewed on a mobile phone, and particularly indicates the access destination telephone number 163. At the same time, it is desirable to display a graphic 164 indicating the trial viewing on the mobile phone that is noticeable to the user 1. Signboard 1
A flyer or the like with the same contents as in 6 may be distributed.

A specific example of the trial viewing operation in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 shows a main menu 130 displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 2 when the user 1 accesses the server 110 from the mobile phone 2. Here, the user can watch a music program.

The main menu 130 has a heading 131 at the top and a menu list 132 in the middle. A preview can be performed by selecting any of the options on this list. Here, pressing the “1” button starts “recommendation of shops”, that is, the process of sequentially playing back programs that are promoting sales at the sales store 10, and setting the server 110 by pressing the “2” button. The selected music program can be played back. By pressing the stop button 133 at the bottom of the main menu 130, the communication can be stopped to return to the call waiting state.

FIG. 5 shows a recommendation menu 140 displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 2 when the user 1 selects the “1” button on the main menu 130. The recommended menu 140 has a heading 141 at the top, and a song description 142 relating to the music program currently being played in the middle. The song description 142 includes song title, artist name, recorded CD,
Useful information such as a release date is set for purchasing behavior when the user likes this song.

Below the recommendation menu 140, a stop button 143, a repeat button 144, and a next song button 145 are provided. By pressing the stop button 143, the user can return to the main menu 130. By pressing the repeat button 144, the currently reproduced music can be reproduced again. Next song button 14
Press 5 to stop the currently playing song and move to the next recommended song.

FIG. 6 shows a music selection menu 150 displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 2 when the user 1 selects the “2” button on the main menu 130. Song selection menu 150
Has a heading 151 at the top and a list 152 of song names and artists of available music programs in the middle. In the list 152, by pressing the up and down arrow buttons, the list can be scrolled to display other songs. Each song in list 152 is numbered,
By inputting the number, the tune to be played can be selected.

At the bottom of the music selection menu 150, a stop button 1
53, a search button 154 is provided. By pressing the stop button 153, the user can return to the main menu 130. By pressing a search button 154, conditions such as a song title, an artist name, a genre, and a label are input, and a result narrowed down by these conditions can be displayed in the song list 152.

FIG. 7 shows a playing menu 160 displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 2 when the user 1 selects any music in the music selection menu 150. During playing menu 160,
A heading 161 is provided at the top, and a music description 162 relating to the music program currently being played is provided in the middle. The song description 162
It is the same as when playing on the recommended menu 140.

At the bottom of the playing menu 160, a stop button 163 and a repeat button 164 are provided. By pressing the stop button 163, the user can return to the music selection menu 150. By pressing the repeat button 164, the currently reproduced music can be reproduced again.

According to the present embodiment, a user who wants to test-listen to music software and / or video software operates his / her mobile phone 2 so that a predetermined program is stored in database 113 in server 110. (Music software and / or video software) can be called and played. Therefore,
In the sales store 10, the conventional wired headphone-type trial listening device, trial viewing booth, and the like can be omitted, and the limitation of the space in the store can be eliminated. Can be.

Further, since the reproduction controllers 111 and 112 are provided with a plurality of channels and can reproduce from the beginning of the program each time a request is made from the user 1 for each channel, so-called on-demand reproduction can be performed. For this reason, the user's comfort can be improved as compared with the case of trial viewing in a form in which the program is played back in a broadcast program.

Further, since wireless communication is performed by the mobile phone 2 and the wireless terminals 121 and 122, the trial listening position can be freely set, the comfort of the user can be increased, and the limitation of the number of simultaneous trial listenings in the store is solved. can do.

Further, the user can use the mobile phone 2 with the browser function for trial viewing, so that the user does not have to borrow a dedicated trial viewing device or the like, and also has the unpleasant feeling of the rental type device shared with others. Can be resolved. In addition, by using the mobile phone 2 with a browser function, it is possible to select and search programs for trial viewing, reduce development costs compared to dedicated trial viewing equipment, and reduce equipment costs for operation. Can be reduced.

(Second Embodiment) In FIG. 8, this embodiment is one in which the individual explanation system 200 for an exhibition facility of the present invention is applied to an exhibition facility 20 for displaying a plurality of exhibits.

Here, as the exhibition facility 20, for example, an art museum that displays works of art such as paintings and sculptures, a museum that displays excavated items from ancient archeological sites, specimens of rare creatures, and technical samples in a specific field are listed. . Also, commercial exhibitions that exhibit new products or in-house advertising explanations, etc. are applicable. In addition, an object that is intended to be exhibited to a specific or unspecified viewer can be treated as the exhibition facility 20 of the present embodiment.

The display facility 20 has display shelves 21 to 24 on which various kinds of display items are displayed, and an equipment space 25 containing an air conditioner, a power supply, and the like. The user 1 can browse the exhibits displayed on the display shelves 21 to 24 while passing through the passage between the display shelves 21 to 24 and the equipment space 25. Exhibition shelves 21-24 and equipment space
The passage between 25 is appropriately divided by partitions 26 and 27, and user 1
Is guided along the route indicated by the arrow in the figure.

[0086] While traveling along the aforementioned route, the user 1
Can read the commentary by looking at the panels and the like posted on the display shelves 21 to 24, and use the mobile phone 2 with a browser function to display the individual commentary system 200 for the exhibition facility.
And commentary by audio and video.

As shown in FIG. 9, the individual commentary system 200 for the exhibition facility includes a server 210, an operation console 219, and a first console.
To third wireless terminals 221-223.
Each of the first to third wireless terminals 221 to 223 has a wireless communication function for a narrow area, and can communicate with the mobile phone 2 having the browser function of the user 1. First
The communication area of the wireless terminal 221 is the range 2 in FIG.
24, the communicable area of the second wireless terminal 222 is within the range 225 of FIG. 9, and the communicable area of the third wireless terminal 223 is within the range 226 of FIG.

The above-mentioned ranges 224 to 226 are arranged along the route, and the user 1 traveling on the route sequentially passes through the ranges 224 to 226. In each of the ranges 224 to 226, the user 1 can communicate with the first to third wireless terminals 221 to 223 by operating his / her mobile phone 2 and request a commentary program from the server 210. In response to this request, a commentary program for each range 224 to 226 is sent from the server 210 to the mobile phone 2 of the user 1, and the user 1 views the commentary image on the screen of his / her mobile phone 2 or listens to the commentary voice from the speaker. Or you can. Note that mobile phone 2
If it is possible to connect the headphones 3, it is possible to view with better sound quality.

In order to provide the commentary program in response to the request from the user 1 described above, the server 210
First to third corresponding to wireless terminals 221 to 223
, And a reproduction controller 211-213 and a database 214.

The database 214 records commentary images (for screen display) and commentary sounds (for sound reproduction) of the exhibits on the display shelves 21 to 24 as a commentary program.
Specifically, the first playback controller 211 corresponds to the first wireless terminal 221 and has a renewable range 2
Reference numeral 24 denotes the display shelves 21 and 22. For this reason, the first reproduction controller 211 can select only the commentary on the exhibits on the display shelves 21 and 22 included in the range 224.
Therefore, the user 1 within the range 224 can quickly take out the commentary program of the exhibits on the display shelves 21 and 22 that can be currently viewed.

As the database 214, for example, a database in which a large number of image data and audio data are digitized and recorded on a hard disk device, or a database in which a continuous CD or video tape reproducing device can be controlled by a computer can be used. Any program can be used as long as it can output any commentary program (data state) in response to an external request.

In the present embodiment, the explanation program in the database 214 is prepared in multiple languages. That is, the database 214 is provided with a Japanese data file 215, an English data file 216, a Chinese data file 217, a Spanish data file 218, and the like, and the above-mentioned exhibit explanation program can be obtained in each language. I have.

First to third reproduction controllers 211 to 213
Is to reproduce the data of the commentary program extracted from the database 214 by specifying the language and the exhibit, as an audio signal or a video signal, and to send out the commentary program to the mobile phone 2 which has requested the commentary program. For such a function, an existing sound source module for a computer system may be appropriately used.

First to third reproduction controllers 211 to 213
Have a plurality of (for example, four) communication channels, and the commentary request, language designation and reproduction of the commentary program from the mobile phone 2 are processed independently for each communication channel. .

For example, when the user 1 makes a comment request from the mobile phone 2, this request is sent to the first wireless terminal 221.
Is passed to the first reproduction controller 211 and is received by any channel. In response to this request, the first playback controller 211 selects one of the data files 215 to 218 in one of the languages of the server 214, selects the requested commentary program of the exhibit from each file, and
Return to. The first reproduction controller 211 reproduces the commentary program on the channel that has received the commentary request, and performs image display and audio output to the mobile phone 2 that has sent the request.

As described above, since the first to third reproduction controllers 211 to 213 can independently receive the request for the commentary program and specify or reproduce the language for each channel, each of the plurality of users 1 always has the commentary program. Can be viewed from the beginning (on-demand system). Since the maximum number of users 1 who can perform these independent explanations depends on the number of communication channels, if a large number of explanations are required, it is necessary to add communication channels in each playback controller or the playback controller itself. is there.

In the first to third reproduction controllers 211 to 213, prior to a comment request from the user 1, when a communication access from the portable telephone 2 is made, a comment is provided in a selectable language and a current position. A list (menu) of the obtained exhibits is returned to the mobile phone 2 to display a menu or the like.

In the server 210, system settings, maintenance, and the like can be executed from the operation console 219. As the operation console 219, a normal personal computer or the like may be used. The explanation program to be set in the database 214 is also set from the operation console 219. Specifically, an operation is performed such as setting a disk or the like in which an explanation program (audio, video, text, etc.) is stored in a drive of the operation console 219 and extracting data. Or,
An operation of loading a commentary program from the outside via the network 209 may be performed.

In the exhibition facility 20, in order to utilize the individual commentary system 200 for the exhibition facility, it is necessary to notify the user 1 that commentary by the mobile phone 2 is available. For this purpose, a signboard 28 as shown in FIG. On the signboard 28, following the heading 281, a brief description 282 of the system in which an explanation can be obtained on the mobile phone is displayed. Here, the outline description 282 clearly indicates that it corresponds to multiple languages, and the bulletin is performed in a plurality of languages. In addition, the access destination telephone number 283 is specified.
At the same time, it is desirable to display a graphic 284 indicating the trial viewing on the mobile phone that is noticeable to the user 1. A leaflet or the like having the same contents as the signboard 28 may be distributed.

A specific example of the explanation operation in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 shows a language selection menu 230 displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 2 when the user 1 accesses the server 210 from the mobile phone 2. Here, the language of the commentary program can be selected.

The language selection menu 230 has a heading 231 at the top.
In the middle, there is a list of selectable languages 232 (Japanese and English). In the list 232, the user can press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll the list and display other languages. A number is set for each language option in the list 232, and a specific language can be selected by inputting the number. By pressing the stop button 233 at the bottom of the language selection menu 230, the communication can be stopped and the communication can be returned to the call waiting state.

FIG. 12 shows that the user 1 selects the language selection menu 230
Is an exhibit selection menu 240 displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 2 when any language (here, Japanese) is selected. The exhibit selection menu 240 has a heading 241 at the top, and a list 242 of exhibits from which commentary can be obtained in the middle.
In the list 242, the user can press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll the list and display other exhibits. A number is set for each exhibit option in the list 242, and a specific language can be selected by inputting the number. Cancel button 2 at the bottom of the display selection menu 240
By pressing 43, it is possible to return to the language selection menu 230.

FIG. 13 shows a case where the user 1 selects the display item selection menu 2
This is an explanation screen 250 displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 2 when any exhibit is selected in 40. The commentary screen 250 has a caption 251 at the top and a commentary section 252 in the middle. In the explanation section 252, explanations using images as well as explanations using characters are adopted as appropriate. While the commentary screen 250 is being displayed, the same audio description can be heard from the speaker. The audio description may include a more detailed description, for example, the actual sound of the exhibit (such as the sound of a rare animal).
It is possible to return to the exhibit selection menu 240 by pressing the stop button 253 at the bottom of the explanation screen 250.

According to this embodiment, the exhibition facility
At 20, a user who wishes to comment on an exhibit operates his / her own mobile phone 2 to obtain a predetermined commentary program (text, image, sound) from the database 214 in the server 210.
To play it. Therefore, in the exhibition facility 20, unclearness in the simultaneous broadcast-type audio commentary, inconvenience when listening from the middle, and the like, and difficulty in viewing the panel display and the like can be solved. In addition, it is possible to cope with a case where a large number of users desire commentary simultaneously.

Further, since the reproduction controllers 211 to 213 are provided with a plurality of channels and can reproduce from the head of the program each time a request from the user 1 is made for each channel, so-called on-demand reproduction can be performed. For this reason, the user's comfort can be improved as compared with the case where the commentary is received in a form that is added to the broadcast program reproduction.

Further, since the wireless communication is performed by the mobile phone 2 and the wireless terminals 221 to 223, the position for receiving the comment is free, the comfort of the user can be increased, and the number of simultaneous connections in the installation space can be reduced. Restrictions can also be eliminated.

Further, since the user can use the commentary on his or her mobile phone 2 with a browser function, there is no need to borrow a dedicated commentary device, and the discomfort of the rental type device shared with others can be eliminated. . In addition, by using the mobile phone 2 with a browser function, a commentary program can be selected or searched, and the development cost can be reduced as compared with a dedicated commentary device, and the equipment cost for operation can be reduced.

(Third Embodiment) In FIG. 14, this embodiment is a competition exhibition facility 30 for displaying a stadium or a competition.
In addition, an individual commentary system 300 for game viewing of the present invention is applied.

Here, the competition exhibition facility 30 may be one that can be viewed from the spectator seat where actual competitions are performed, such as a stadium of various sports, a bicycle racetrack, and a racetrack.
Includes facilities where you can watch the competition indirectly, such as off-course betting arena, voting ticket booths for bicycle races or boat races, fan clubs for specific teams and players, and restaurants that perform similar live broadcasts.

In the competition exhibition facility 30, the user 1 can watch the competition from the spectator seats and the like, and can obtain the audio and video commentary by the competition viewing individual commentary system 300 using the mobile phone 2 with the browser function.

The competition viewing individual commentary system 300 includes a server 310, an operation console 319, and first to third wireless terminals 321 to 323. Each of the first to third wireless terminals 321 to 323 has a wireless communication function for a narrow area, and can communicate with the mobile phone 2 with a browser function of the user 1.

Each of the wireless terminals 321 to 323 is installed so as to cover the entire area such as the audience seats of the competition exhibition facility 30, so that the commentary can be surely obtained in the competition exhibition facility 30 no matter where the user 1 is. It has become. In the present embodiment, there is no difference in the commentary program between the first to third wireless terminals 321 to 323, and the commentary obtained at any position of the user 1 in the competition exhibition facility 30 is the same. I have.

The user 1 can communicate with the first to third wireless terminals 321 to 323 by operating his / her mobile phone 2 and request a commentary program from the server 310. In response to this request, the commentary program is sent from the server 310 to the mobile phone 2 of the user 1, and the user 1 can view the commentary image on the screen of his / her mobile phone 2 and listen to the commentary voice from the speaker. Note that if the mobile phone 2 can connect to the headphones 3, viewing with better sound quality is possible.

The server 310 is provided with a first to a third server to provide a commentary program according to the request from the user 1 described above.
First to third corresponding to wireless terminals 321 to 323
And a database 314.

The database 314 records commentary images (for screen display) and commentary sounds (for sound reproduction) relating to the game currently in progress as a commentary program. As a commentary image, a paddock report at a racetrack, predictions of specific experts, profile introductions of competitors, etc. can be used. In addition, an option of streaming the live commentary on the target competition may be included.

As the database 314, for example, a database in which a large number of image data and audio data are digitized and recorded on a hard disk device, or a database in which a continuous CD or video tape reproducing device can be controlled by a computer can be used. Any program can be used as long as it can output any commentary program (data state) in response to an external request.

In this embodiment, a plurality of types of commentary programs in the database 314 are prepared. For example, the database 314 contains the file "
15, "Mr. XX's prediction" file 216, "Mr. △ 's paddock report" file 217, "Odds report" file 218, and the like are provided and can be selected and viewed as appropriate.

First to third reproduction controllers 311 to 313
Reproduces the data of the commentary program extracted from the database 314 in response to the commentary request as an audio signal or a video signal, and sends out the commentary program to the mobile phone 2 which has requested the commentary program. For such a function, an existing sound source module for a computer system may be appropriately used.

First to third reproduction controllers 311 to 313
Has a plurality of (for example, four) communication channels, and the comment request and the reproduction of the comment program from the mobile phone 2 are processed independently for each communication channel.

For example, when the user 1 issues a comment request from the mobile phone 2, the request is sent to the first wireless terminal 321.
Is passed to the first reproduction controller 311 and received by any channel. In response to this request, the first playback controller 311 sends any of the data files 315
318, and the commentary program of each file is returned to the first playback controller 311. First playback controller 3
Numeral 11 reproduces this commentary program on the channel that has received the commentary request, and performs image display and audio output to the mobile phone 2 that sent the request.

As described above, the first to third reproduction controllers 311 to 313 can independently receive the request for the commentary program, specify the language, or reproduce the information for each channel. Can be viewed from the beginning (on-demand system). Since the maximum number of users 1 who can perform these independent explanations depends on the number of communication channels, if a large number of explanations are required, it is necessary to add communication channels in each playback controller or the playback controller itself. is there.

Prior to the comment request from the user 1, the first to third reproduction controllers 311 to 313 display a list (menu) of commentary currently obtained when a communication access is made from the mobile phone 2. It is returned to the mobile phone 2 to display a menu or the like.

In the server 310, system settings and maintenance can be executed from the operation console 319. As the operation console 319, a normal personal computer or the like may be used. The setting of the commentary program to be set in the database 314 is also performed from the operation console 319. Specifically, an operation such as setting a disk or the like containing an explanation program (audio, video, text, etc.) in a drive of the operation console 319 and extracting data is performed. Alternatively, an operation of importing the commentary program from outside via the network 309 may be performed.

In order to utilize the individual commentary system 300 for viewing competitions in the competition exhibition facility 30, it is necessary to notify the user 1 that commentary by the mobile phone 2 will be obtained. For this purpose, a signboard 39 as shown in FIG. Following the heading 391, a general description 392 of the system in which various explanations can be obtained on the mobile phone is displayed on the signboard 39. In addition, the access destination telephone number 393 is specified. At the same time, it is desirable to post a figure 394 indicating the trial viewing on the mobile phone that is noticeable to the user 1. A leaflet or the like having the same contents as the signboard 39 may be distributed.

A specific example of the explanation operation in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 16 shows an information selection menu 330 displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 2 when the user 1 accesses the server 310 from the mobile phone 2. Here, the language of the commentary program can be selected.

The information selection menu 330 has a heading 331 at the top.
In the middle, there is a list 332 of selectable information. In the list 332, the user can press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll the list and display other languages. A number is set for each information option in the list 332, and specific information can be selected by inputting the number. By pressing the stop button 333 at the bottom of the information selection menu 330, the communication can be stopped and the communication can be returned to the call waiting state.

FIG. 17 shows a case where the user 1 selects the information selection menu 330
7 is an explanation screen 340 displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 2 when any of the information items is selected. The commentary screen 340 has a heading 341 at the top and a commentary section 342 in the middle. In the explanation section 342, explanations using images are appropriately adopted in addition to explanations using characters. While the commentary screen 340 is displayed, the same audio description can be heard from the speaker. The audio description may be a more detailed description or, for example, an actual sound related to the competition (such as a paddock at a racetrack). Note that the user can return to the information selection menu 330 by pressing the stop button 343 at the bottom of the explanation screen 340.

According to the present embodiment, a user who wishes to comment at the competition exhibition facility 30 operates his / her mobile phone 2 to obtain the database 31 in the server 310.
A predetermined commentary program (characters, images, sounds) can be called from 4 and reproduced. Therefore, in the competition exhibition facility 30, it is possible to eliminate indistinctness in simultaneous broadcast-type audio commentary, inconvenience when listening from the middle, and the like, and it is also possible to eliminate difficulty in seeing the electronic bulletin board and panel display. In addition, it is possible to cope with a case where a large number of users desire commentary simultaneously.

Further, since the reproduction controllers 311 to 313 are provided with a plurality of channels and can reproduce from the beginning of the program each time a request from the user 1 is made for each channel, so-called on-demand reproduction can be performed. For this reason, the user's comfort can be improved as compared with the case where the commentary is received in a form that is added to the broadcast program reproduction.

[0131] Further, since wireless communication is performed by the mobile phone 2 and the wireless terminals 321 to 323, the commentary position can be freely set, the comfort of the user can be increased, and the number of simultaneous connections in the installation space can be reduced. Restrictions can also be eliminated.

Furthermore, since the user can use the commentary on his or her mobile phone 2 with a browser function, there is no need to borrow a dedicated commentary device, and the discomfort of the rental type device shared with others can be eliminated. . In addition, by using the mobile phone 2 with a browser function, a commentary program can be selected or searched, and the development cost can be reduced as compared with a dedicated commentary device, and the equipment cost for operation can be reduced.

The present invention is not limited to each of the above embodiments. In implementing each system, existing computer technology, information processing technology, communication technology, broadcast technology, display technology, and the like may be used as appropriate. Good. Further, the commentary and information provided in each embodiment can be arbitrarily selected, and the target facilities, stores, and the like in which each system is used are also arbitrary.

[0134]

As described above, according to the present invention,
Using a portable information terminal such as a mobile phone, commentary and trial viewing at stores, exhibition facilities, competition facilities, and the like can be performed. This allows for critical restrictions on commentary and previews,
Space constraints can be largely eliminated, and on-demand program playback can enhance comfort.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a layout diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main part of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a notice of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a main menu of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a recommended menu according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a music selection menu of the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state during the performance of the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a layout diagram of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a main part of the second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a view showing a notice of the second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a language selection menu according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display item selection menu according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a state during the explanation of the second embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing the third embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a view showing a notice of the third embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an information selection menu according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a state during the explanation of the third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 User 2 Mobile phone with a browser function as a mobile information terminal 3 Headphones 10 Sales store 20 Exhibition facility 30 Competition exhibition facility 100 Retail store trial viewing system 110 Server 111,112 Playback controller 113 Database 121,122 Wireless terminal 200 Exhibit facility individual commentary system 210 Server 211-213 Playback controller 214 Database 221-223 Wireless terminal 300 Competition viewing individual commentary system 310 Server 311-313 Playback controller 314 Database 321-323 Wireless terminal

Claims (17)

[Claims] 1. A retail store trial viewing system installed at a retail store that sells music software and / or video software to preview the music software and / or video software. And / or a database recording video software, a communication terminal capable of communicating with a portable information terminal having a predetermined communication method, and receiving a request from the portable information terminal via the communication terminal and responding to the request. Music software and / or
Or a reproduction controller for acquiring video software from the database and reproducing the video software on the requested portable information terminal. 2. The trial viewing system for retail stores according to claim 1, wherein the database records a plurality of the music software and / or video software, and the portable information terminal transmits the plurality of the music software and / or the video software. Alternatively, a trial viewing system for a retail store, wherein any one of video software can be selected. 3. The trial viewing system for a store according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal and the reproduction controller each have a plurality of channels, and each of the channels independently controls the portable information terminal. A trial viewing system for retail stores, wherein the music software and / or the video software are reproduced. 4. The retail store trial viewing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the communication terminal performs wireless communication with the portable information terminal. system. 5. The trial viewing system for retail stores according to claim 4, wherein the portable information terminal is a mobile phone with a browser function. 6. An individual commentary system for an exhibition facility, which is installed in an exhibition facility for displaying a plurality of exhibits and provides a description of the exhibit to a viewer of the exhibit, wherein the commentary on the exhibit is provided. A recorded database, a communication terminal capable of communicating with a portable information terminal equipped with a predetermined communication method, a request from the portable information terminal via the communication terminal, and a description of the exhibit corresponding to the request. And a reproduction controller for obtaining from the database and reproducing the information on the requested portable information terminal. 7. The individual commentary system for an exhibition facility according to claim 6, wherein a plurality of commentary are recorded in the database corresponding to the plurality of the exhibit, and the plurality of the exhibit is displayed from the portable information terminal. An individual commentary system for an exhibition facility, wherein any one of commentary operations can be selected. 8. The individual commentary system for an exhibition facility according to claim 6, wherein a commentary on the exhibit is recorded in a plurality of languages in the database, and the plurality of languages are recorded from the portable information terminal. An individual commentary system for an exhibition facility, wherein any one of the following selection operations can be performed. 9. The individual commentary system for an exhibition facility according to claim 6, wherein the communication terminal and the reproduction controller each have a plurality of channels, and each of the communication terminals and the reproduction controller is independently provided for each channel. An individual commentary system for an exhibition facility, wherein the commentary of the exhibit is reproduced on a portable information terminal. 10. The individual commentary system for an exhibition facility according to claim 6, wherein the communication terminal performs wireless communication with the portable information terminal. system. 11. The individual commentary system for an exhibition facility according to claim 10, wherein the portable information terminal is a mobile phone with a browser function. 12. An individual commentary system for a competition viewing, which is installed in a stadium or a competition exhibition facility for displaying a competition, and provides a commentary for the competition to a viewer of the competition, wherein the commentary of the competition is recorded. A database, a communication terminal capable of communicating with a portable information terminal having a predetermined communication method, a request from the portable information terminal received via the communication terminal, and a commentary on the competition corresponding to the request from the database. And a reproduction controller for acquiring and reproducing the requested information on the portable information terminal. 13. The individual commentary system for competition viewing according to claim 12, wherein a plurality of commentary with different contents are recorded in the database, and any one of the plurality of commentary can be selected from the portable information terminal. An individual commentary system for competition viewing. 14. The individual commentary system for game viewing according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the plurality of commentaries are respectively recorded in a plurality of languages in the database, and the plurality of languages are transmitted from the portable information terminal. The individual commentary system for competition viewing, wherein any one of the following selection operations is possible. 15. The competition viewing individual commentary system according to claim 12, wherein each of the communication terminal and the reproduction controller has a plurality of channels, and each of the communication terminals and the reproduction controller is independently provided for each channel. An individual commentary system for watching competitions, wherein the commentary is reproduced on a portable information terminal. 16. The individual commentary system for game viewing according to claim 12, wherein the communication terminal performs wireless communication with the portable information terminal. system. 17. The individual commentary system for game viewing according to claim 16, wherein the portable information terminal is a mobile phone with a browser function.