JP2003125110A - Information reproduction system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system for reproducing music captured through a network by which a user can readily view video images of information in relation to heard music together with reproduction of sound so as to much more enjoy an Internet broadcast program. SOLUTION: In the system comprising; a headset 1 for reproducing music received via the network 2; and an information processing terminal 4 for displaying designated information, the headset 1 outputs information to designate a video image in relation to the music reproduced at present and information to designate a desired information processing terminal 4 and allows the designated information processing terminal 4 to display the designated video image according to the outputted information.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system for reproducing music taken in through a network, and more particularly to an information reproducing system for displaying an image related to the music on a desired terminal.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Internet radio that takes in music through the Internet is becoming popular. This Internet radio uses the technology of streaming distribution, and various Internet broadcasting stations have appeared. In addition to music, images are also being distributed via the Internet.

[0003]

By the way, in the above-mentioned conventional Internet radio, it is only possible to reproduce the voice, and it is not possible to obtain information such as the artist of the music being listened to.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and at the same time as the reproduction of voice, it is possible to easily see the image of the information related to the music being listened to. It is intended to provide an information reproducing system that can be enjoyed.

[0005]

An information reproducing system according to the present invention has a reproducing device for reproducing music input via a network and a display device for displaying designated information. Outputting information specifying a video related to the currently playing music and information specifying the desired display device, and displaying the specified video on the specified display device according to the output information. It is configured in.

Further, the reproducing device is a portable radio, and the display device is also a portable information processing terminal.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the structure of an information reproducing system according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an Internet radio-compatible headset (playback device) for playing music input via a network 2 such as the Internet, which is used for wireless communication with an access point 3 installed in each predetermined area. It goes to connect with the network 2.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a portable information processing terminal (display device) for displaying designated information, which is capable of wireless communication with the access point 3 like the headset 1. 5 is an Internet radio station (FM) connected to the network 2.
Stations) and 6 are MTV stations which are also connected to the network 2.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the main part of the present system, showing the internal configuration of the headset 1 and the information processing terminal 4.

The headset 1 has an input section 1a for wireless communication, a reproduction section 1b for reproducing input music, a control section 1c for overall control, and an output section 1d for wireless communication. The information processing terminal 4 includes an input unit 4 that performs wireless communication.
a, a control unit 4b for controlling the whole, and a display unit 4c for displaying an image.

[0012] The headset 1 outputs information for designating an image related to the music currently being reproduced and information for designating a desired information processing terminal 4, and the designated information processing terminal 4 outputs the information. The video is displayed according to the information provided.

As a result, at the same time that the sound is reproduced, the image of the information related to the music being listened to can be easily viewed, and it becomes possible to enjoy the Internet broadcasting more.

As described above, in the system of this embodiment, the tuning information of the music currently being listened to and the display information of the specific portable information terminal are designated from the Internet radio such as the headset 1 and designated. The video data (MTV) of the selected station is delivered to the selected display device. In other words, the radio side sends out information that can specify the station currently being listened to and the information necessary to deliver the related video based on the information to a specific display device.

For this reason, it is psychologically desirable for a user listening to music on the Internet radio to see images such as the artist (singer or talent) or a promotion video. While listening to Internet radio music on a set or the like, it is possible to display a music talent or a promotion video image linked to the Internet radio station on a display terminal at hand, a friend, or a remote place.

As a result, not only the enjoyment of just the sound but also the enjoyment in cooperation with the image becomes possible, and the added value of the Internet radio can be enhanced. In addition, the video service side will also be able to incorporate Internet radio users and expect synergistic effects.

In the above embodiment, the case of the portable headset 1 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this and can be applied to an existing installed Internet radio.

[0018]

As described above, according to the present invention,
In a system that reproduces music captured through a network, at the same time that audio is reproduced, it is possible to easily view an image of information related to the music being listened to, and it becomes possible to enjoy Internet broadcasting more.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an information reproducing system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main part of a system according to an embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 headset 2 network 3 access points 4 Information processing terminal 5 Internet radio stations 6 MTV stations

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A playback device for playing music input via a network, and a display device for displaying designated information, wherein the playback device designates an image associated with the currently playing music. An information reproducing system characterized by outputting information to be designated and information designating a desired display device, and displaying a designated image on the designated display device according to the outputted information. 2. The information reproducing system according to claim 1, wherein the reproducing device is a portable radio. 3. The information reproducing system according to claim 1, wherein the display device is a portable information processing terminal.