JP2004093762A - Music reproducing apparatus with bonus information function - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a karaoke apparatus equipped with an attached function of exciting user's interest. <P>SOLUTION: The apparatus is equipped with a music selection frequency storage means 40 (SA13) of storing selection frequencies of pieces of karaoke played music, a message selecting means 42 (SA6, SA7, and SA8) of selecting a video message according to the selection frequency of a piece of given karaoke music out of a plurality of kinds of predetermined video messages, and a video message output means 44 (SA9, SA10, and SA11) of outputting the video message selected by the message selecting means 42, so, for example, karaoke played music which desires to be selected by the user is predetermined as the given karaoke played music and then a video message with a message level "A", "B", or "C" is outputted according to the selection frequency to induce the user to expect a new video message. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to ancillary functions of a music playback device used in a karaoke box or the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art There is known a music reproducing apparatus which can output video information and music information of a desired musical piece selected from a plurality of predetermined musical pieces and output audio information input from the outside in synchronization with the input. I have. For example, it is a karaoke device used in a karaoke box. According to such a karaoke device, music information of a desired karaoke performance song selected from a plurality of karaoke performance songs stored in the storage device in advance is output, and the lyrics of the karaoke performance song are synchronized with the output to display the screen. , And a desired song can be enjoyed with accompaniment of a karaoke performance song.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, karaoke devices that have become widespread in recent years include not only the function as a music playback device described above, but also an external karaoke device such as a karaoke scoring device described in the specification of JP-A-9-222897. Many have a variety of additional functions, such as a scoring function for calculating a score according to voice information input from a user or a compatibility diagnosis function for diagnosing compatibility between users according to a birthday or the like. These ancillary functions are provided for the purpose of promoting the use of the karaoke apparatus and for expanding the range of games using the karaoke apparatus, and new functions for inspiring users are sought. continuing.
[0004]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a music reproducing apparatus having an ancillary function for making a user feel excited.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the gist of the present invention is a music reproducing apparatus capable of outputting video information and music information of a desired music piece selected from a plurality of predetermined music pieces. Music selection number storage means for storing the number of music selections of performance music, reward information selection means for selecting reward information from a plurality of types of predetermined reward information according to the stored music selection number, and the reward information selection means And a reward information output means for outputting the selected reward information.
[0006]
【The invention's effect】
With this configuration, a song selection number storage unit that stores the number of song selections of the performance music, a reward information selection unit that selects reward information according to the number of song selections stored from a plurality of types of predetermined reward information, The reward information output means for outputting the reward information selected by the reward information selecting means is provided, for example, by determining in advance a music piece desired to be selected by the user, the For example, different reward information is output step by step, and expectations for new reward information are induced. Further, by internally storing the number of music selections and selecting the reward information, the user does not need to understand the selection conditions. That is, it is possible to provide a music playback device having an additional function that makes the user feel excited.
[0007]
Other aspects of the invention
Preferably, the apparatus further comprises a scoring means for calculating a score according to audio information input from the outside, and the reward information selecting means selects the reward information according to the score. In this way, a complex selection condition can be set based on the score and the number of music selections. Since the calculation of the score is performed internally, it becomes more difficult for the user to understand the selection condition. There is an advantage that expectations for new reward information are further increased.
[0008]
Preferably, the reward information is a plurality of types of video messages each representing a message of which the artist who supplies the original music of the performance music appears and which has a different expression. In this way, the video message including information that cannot be usually heard such as my artist's thoughts on the original song or my boom (that I am currently absorbed) is used as reward information. The advantage is that expectations for new video messages are induced.
[0009]
The music selection number storage means may store the number of music selections for each of the artists who supply the original music of the selected music, or may select each music selection number or each group of music selection numbers. The number of music selections may be stored in the memory. Further, the number of music selections may be stored for each room of the karaoke box, or the number of music selections may be stored for each user.
[0010]
The reward information output means may output the reward information before playing the selected performance music or may output the reward information after playing. Further, different reward information may be output before and after the performance.
[0011]
【Example】
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0012]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a karaoke apparatus 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the karaoke apparatus 10 includes a main unit 12, a disc player 30, an amplifier mixer 32, a speaker 34, a microphone 36, an image display (CRT) 38, and the like. The main unit 12 includes an electronic control unit 14, an operation panel 16, a serial input / output circuit (SIO) 18, a modem 20, a hard disk 22, a MIDI sound source 24, an MPEG decoder 25, a video mixer 26, and the like.
[0013]
The electronic control unit 14 is a so-called microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like (not shown). When a music piece is selected by a user, the genre of the music piece is transmitted to the disc player 30. The performance data and the lyrics data selected from the hard disk 22 to the RAM (not shown) are read, and the performance data is transmitted from the RAM to the MIDI sound source 24 as the performance of the performance music progresses. Basic control is performed such as sending a lyric character image to the video mixer 26 and sending a song title image to the video mixer 26 based on song title data at the time of song selection.
[0014]
The operation panel 16, which functions as an input device, allows the user to select a song to sing, adjust the pitch of the performance sound, adjust the volume balance between the performance and the song, and perform other operations such as echo, volume, and tone. Panel with operation buttons or knobs for performing various adjustments. In order to remotely execute some functions of the operation panel 16, the karaoke apparatus 10 is provided with a remote controller 28 which functions as an input device similarly to the operation panel 16.
[0015]
The serial input / output circuit (SIO) 18 is an interface circuit for transmitting the genre of the selected music to the disc player 30 via a serial communication line or the like. The modem 20 modulates a signal transmitted through a communication path when receiving music data transmitted via a telephone line or transmitting information such as what music is being played to the outside. And a modulation / demodulation device that performs demodulation. In the karaoke apparatus 10, in order to always be able to play a new song, song data of the new song is stored in the hard disk 22 of the main unit 12 from the host computer (not shown) via the modem 20 at any time via a telephone line. Is done.
[0016]
The MIDI sound source 24 is a sound source that stores performance sounds of various musical instruments and generates a performance signal of the musical instrument based on performance data read from the hard disk 22 and sent from the electronic control device 14. The generated musical performance signal of the musical instrument is converted into an analog signal and sent to the amplifier mixer 32. In the amplifier mixer 32, the transmitted signal is electrically amplified, and the singing voice of the user input via the microphone 36 is mixed with the performance signal. Then, the mixed sound is output from the speaker 34. The MPEG decoder 25 is a decoder that generates an audio signal and a video signal based on data read from the hard disk 22 and sent from the electronic control unit 14.
[0017]
The video mixer 26 combines the lyric character image generated by the electronic control unit 14 based on the lyric data read from the hard disk 22 with the NTSC image sent from the disk player 30 to display the image. It is a device for displaying on the device 38. The NTSC video sent from the disc player 30 is a background video displayed on the image display 38 when a user sings a song while referring to the lyrics.
[0018]
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an operation unit of the remote controller 28. As shown in this figure, the operation unit of the remote controller 28 is provided with ten numeric buttons 28a from 0 to 9, a music selection button 28b, left and right and up and down arrow buttons 28c, and a cancel button 28d. The number button 28a is a button (switch) for inputting a music selection number. When the number button 28a is pressed, a number signal corresponding to the number is output. The music selection button 28b is a button operated to finalize the selected music or to confirm the item selected by the left, right, up and down arrow buttons 28c, and when the music selection button 28b is pressed. A music selection decision signal and the like are output. The up and down arrow buttons 28c are buttons for moving a cursor and the like displayed on the image display 38 up and down, and when the up and down arrow buttons 28c are operated, a cursor movement signal is output. By operating the left and right arrow buttons 28c while the karaoke apparatus 10 is performing, a pitch change signal for changing the pitch of the performance sound is output.
[0019]
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram for explaining a main part of the control function of the electronic control device 14. As shown in the figure, the electronic control unit 14 is functionally provided with a music selection count storage unit 40, a message selection unit 42, a message output unit 44, and a scoring unit 46. The hard disk 22 includes a music database 48, a selection reference database 50, and a message database 52.
[0020]
The music selection number storage means 40 stores the number of karaoke music selections for each artist number. That is, when a certain music piece is selected by the user, the number of selections is counted using the artist number as key information based on the artist number in the additional information described later. The number of music selections is temporarily stored in, for example, the RAM of the electronic control device 14, and is initialized by operating a predetermined reset button 17 disposed on the back side of the karaoke device 10 or the like. Note that the number of music selections for each artist number is only stored internally, and is not output to the outside as video information or music information.
[0021]
The message selection means 42 functions as reward information selection means, and is stored by the music selection number storage means 40 based on the selection reference data stored in the selection reference database 50 for predetermined karaoke performances. One of the video messages stored in the message database 52 is selected according to the number of music selections and the score calculated by the scoring means 46.
[0022]
The message output means 44 functions as reward information output means, and is specifically the MPEG decoder 25. The MPEG decoder 25 outputs the video message selected by the message selecting means 42 as video information and audio information via the video mixer 26, the amplifier mixer 32, the speaker 34, and the image display 38.
[0023]
The scoring means 46 calculates a score according to voice information input from the outside via the microphone 36, that is, a song of the user. The scoring is based on, for example, a relative shift or pitch shift between a basic pitch such as a melody and a pitch extracted from input voice information, or an absolute voice volume. The voice information input and transmitted as an electric signal via the amplifier mixer 32 is compared with the music information of the karaoke piece to determine a score of 0 or more and 100 or less. Note that this score is only calculated internally, and is not output to the outside as video information or music information.
[0024]
Since the karaoke apparatus 10 of the present embodiment includes the electronic control unit 14 having the above functions, the number of music selections stored in the music selection number storage means 40 or the scoring means 46 for predetermined karaoke performances is performed. Has the function of outputting reward information (reward information) that varies stepwise according to the score calculated by The reward information is preferably a video message from an artist who supplies an original song of the target karaoke performance song, and a part of the song stored in the song database 48 is a target of the reward information. . Such a video message is captured in advance in a predetermined studio or the like.
[0025]
The hard disk 22 is a storage device for storing a music database 48 for storing music data as performance information, a selection reference database 50, a message database 52, and a preset performance key. The music data stored in the music database 48 includes performance data, lyrics data, music title data, and additional information. The performance data is stored, for example, in the form of MIDI data based on the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) standard. Also, as shown below, the attached information includes song selection number, song name, song name reading, artist number, artist name, artist name reading, genre, performance time, performance result, distribution date, publication year, information on the song to be rewarded, etc. Information. In the information on the music to be rewarded, “1” indicates a music to be rewarded, and “0” indicates a music not to be rewarded.
[0026]
Attached information
Selection number 32647
Song Name First Love
Song name reading
Artist number 12
Artist name Hikaru Utada
Read artist name Hikaru Udada
Genre J-POP, Best Hit Song
Performance time 5 minutes
Performance record 357
Release date January 2000
Publication year 1999
Reward target song information 1
[0027]
In this embodiment, a simple introduction video message and three types of video messages, which are reward information, for each of the artists targeted for reward information are in a format such as MPEG data based on the MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) standard, for example. Are stored in the message database 52. Also, a video message is prepared for each specific song selection number (karaoke performance song). The three types of video messages have message levels set to three levels of “A”, “B”, and “C”. FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining the contents of video messages of each message level by comparison. FIG. 7A shows the message level “A”, FIG. 7B shows the message level “B”, and FIG. 7C shows the message level “C”. Is shown below. As shown in this figure, the message level "C" is used to prompt the next song selection such as "movie (sing again)", information on the moving image (still image) in which the target artist appears, a light message from the artist. Content. The message level "B" is more familiar than the message level "C", such as information on the video (still image) in which the target artist appears, the artist's thoughts on his or her song, and advice on singing. Content. The message level "A" indicates the video (still image) information of the artist, the artist's my boom (the fact that he or she is currently obsessed with it), the information that cannot be usually heard, or the information that cannot be normally viewed. The content is more familiar than the message level "B", such as imitation. In other words, as the message level changes from "C" to "B" and "A", the degree of familiarity included in the video message by the artist gradually increases. The reward information includes general reward information generally used for a song of a target artist and specific song reward information used when a specific song selection number of the target artist is selected. The contents of the message database 52 are updated as needed by storing the latest video messages from the host computer (not shown) via the modem 20.
[0028]
FIGS. 4 and 5 are diagrams showing an example of the selection reference data stored in the hard disk 22. FIG. As shown in these figures, the selection criterion data stored in the selection criterion database 50 includes a file number of the video message stored in the message database 52, an artist number, a music selection number, And a message level, and a selection criterion by the message selecting means 42 is determined. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the number of times of selection of a target artist in a target karaoke performance is one and the scoring result is low (for example, less than 40), the message level “C”, In the case of medium evaluation (for example, 40 or more and less than 70 points), a video message of message level "B" is selected, and in the case of high evaluation (for example, 70 points or more), a video message of message level "A" is selected. Also, when the number of music selections is two and the scoring result is low evaluation and medium evaluation, a message level “B” is selected, and when the evaluation result is high evaluation, a video message of message level “A” is selected. If the number of music selections is three, a video message of message level "A" is selected regardless of the scoring result. The message selection means 42 alternatively selects a video message according to such selection criteria. The contents of the selection criterion database 50 are updated as needed by storing the latest selection criterion data from the host computer (not shown) via the modem 20.
[0029]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing how a video message is specifically selected by the message selecting means 42. In (1) of the figure, the music selection number selected by the user is “22546”, and the number of music selections for the artist number “34” counted by the music selection number storage means 40 is five. Regardless of whether the score calculated by the scoring means 46 is 60 (medium evaluation), the video message of the file number "027" corresponding to the video message level "A" related to the artist number "34" Is selected. In this case, since the music selected by the user is the music selection number “22546”, the video message of the file number “019” is selected, and the video message ( Specific song reward information) is selected. In FIG. 2B, the music selection number selected by the user is “32647”, and the score calculated by the scoring means 46 is 87 (high evaluation). Regardless of whether the number of music selections for the artist number “12” counted by 40 is one, the video message of the file number “015” corresponding to the video message level “A” of the music selection number “32647” is selected. You. In (3) of the figure, the music selection number selected by the user is “33232”, the number of music selections for the artist number “12” counted by the music selection number storage means 40 is two, and the scoring means 46 Is 19 points (low rating), the video message of the file number “024” corresponding to the video message level “B” is selected from the general reward information related to the artist number “12”. Is done. In FIG. 4D, the number of music selections for the artist number “63” counted by the music selection number storage means 40 is one, and the score calculated by the scoring means 46 is 20 (low evaluation). The video message with the file number "137" corresponding to the video message level "C" related to the artist number "63" is selected.
[0030]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a control operation performed by the electronic control device 14. In step SA1 shown in the figure, when the reset button 17 is operated to perform a predetermined reset operation, the number of music selections stored in the RAM or the like of the electronic control device 14 is initialized. This reset operation is performed, for example, every time a user in a room having a karaoke box finishes using karaoke for a predetermined time and is replaced with a new user. The operation of the reset button 17 is performed by an employee (clerk) of the karaoke box. Therefore, in this embodiment, the number of music selections is counted for each room.
[0031]
Next, in step SA2, a music selection process is performed based on the input operation of the user. In this music selection processing, it is determined whether or not a music selection for karaoke has been performed according to the operation of the number buttons 28a and the music selection buttons 28b of the remote controller 28, and while this determination is denied, the music selection waiting state continues. If the result is affirmative, performance preparation processing for transferring the selected karaoke performance music from the hard disk 22 to the internal memory of the electronic control device 14 is executed.
[0032]
Next, in step SA3 as the recommended song determining means, it is determined whether or not the selected karaoke performance song is a song with a message having a corresponding video message in the accessory information of the song database 48, that is, the attachment of the selected karaoke performance song. It is determined based on the information. If the determination in SA3 is denied, that is, if “0” is stored as the reward target song information of the accessory information, SA5 described below is executed. If "1" is stored, in step SA4 as the introduction information output means, the artist who sings the selected karaoke performance or an introduction message corresponding to the artist and the karaoke performance is sent from the hard disk 22 electronically. The data is transferred to the internal memory of the control device 14, and is output as video information and audio information via the MPEG decoder 25, video mixer 26, amplifier mixer 32, speaker 34, and image display 38. Specifically, even if the songs are of the same artist, if the song selection number selected by the user is “32647”, the introduction message of the file number “018” is read out and closely associated with the selected song. An introduction message (reward information for a specific song) is output. When the music selection number is “33232”, an introduction message (general reward information) of the file number “026” is read.
[0033]
Next, at step SA5, the selected karaoke performance music is output as video information and music information via the MIDI sound source 24, video mixer 26, amplifier mixer 32, speaker 34, and image display 38, and the karaoke performance is started. You. In parallel with the karaoke performance, the score is calculated according to the voice information input via the microphone 36, that is, the singing of the user. If the determination in step SA3 is negative, no scoring is performed, and then SA12 described later is executed.
[0034]
After the karaoke performance in step SA5 is completed, in steps SA6, SA7, and SA8 as reward information output means, the karaoke performance selected by the user this time according to the number of music selections for each artist and the points scored in SA5. A video message and a message level corresponding to the artist singing the original song of the song are selected, and in the following step SA9, SA10 or SA11, the video message of the selected level is sent to the MPEG decoder 25, video mixer 26, amplifier mixer 32, speaker 34 and video information and audio information via the image display 38. That is, if the number of music selections is one and the scoring result is low evaluation, the video message of the message level “C” in step SA9 is one in which the number of music selections is one and the scoring result is middle evaluation, or If the number of music selections is two and the scoring result is low or medium rating, the video message of message level "B" in step SA10 indicates that the number of music selections is three or more regardless of the scoring result, or If the scoring result is high evaluation irrespective of the number of times, a video message of message level "A" is output in step SA11. If there is specific song reward information corresponding to the selected song, the specific song reward information is selected instead of general reward information, and a video message closely related to the sung song is output. Will be done.
[0035]
Next, in step SA12, it is determined whether or not the karaoke use time has ended. If the determination in SA12 is denied, the number of music selections is counted based on the artist number which is the key information in step SA13 as a music selection number counting means, and the above-mentioned steps SA2 and thereafter are executed again. If the result is affirmative, the routine ends.
[0036]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the number of music selections of the karaoke performance music is stored for each artist, the number of music selections storage means 40 (SA13), and the selection of a predetermined karaoke performance music from a plurality of types of predetermined video messages. Message selecting means 42 (SA6, SA7, SA8) for selecting a video message according to the number of times, and video message output means 44 (SA9, SA10, SA11) for outputting the video message selected by the message selecting means 42. For example, by preliminarily defining a karaoke performance song desired to be selected by the user as the predetermined karaoke performance song, the message levels "A", "B", "C" Is output, and expectations for a new video message are induced. Further, by internally storing the number of music selections and selecting a video message, the user does not need to understand the selection conditions. That is, it is possible to provide a karaoke apparatus having an additional function that makes the user feel excited.
[0037]
In this embodiment, since the video message which is the reward information is output after the karaoke performance is completed, there is an advantage that the video message can be selected according to the score calculated by the scoring means 46 (SA5). is there.
[0038]
Further, in the present embodiment, there is provided a scoring unit 46 for calculating a score according to audio information input from the outside, and the message selecting unit 42 selects a video message according to the score. Complex selection conditions can be set by the score and the number of music selections. By internally calculating the score, it becomes more difficult for the user to understand the selection conditions. Is further increased.
[0039]
In addition, the reward information in the present embodiment is a plurality of types of video messages each representing a message having a different expression from the artist who supplies the original song of the predetermined karaoke performance song, and therefore, the reward information for the original song of the artist is provided. The benefit of using a video message that contains information that you cannot usually hear, such as your thoughts or my boom (that you are currently obsessed with), induces expectations for new video messages. There is. Further, by preparing reward information corresponding to a specific song (specific song selection number), a video message closer to the sung song can be output, and the use of the karaoke apparatus can be further promoted.
[0040]
Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, parts that are the same as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
[0041]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the selection reference data stored in the hard disk 22. As shown in the figure, in the message database 52 of the present embodiment, in addition to the video messages whose message levels are set in three stages of “A”, “B”, and “C”, the message level is “introduction A”. , And "Introduction B" are stored, and the message selection means 42 varies step by step in accordance with the number of music selections by artist counted by the music selection number storage means 40. An introduction message is selected. The message level "Introduction B" is a light introduction message from an artist who supplies the original song of the target karaoke performance song, and a content that inspires the user such as "Music Start!" The message level “Introduction A” is a content that is more familiar than the message level “Introduction B”, such as the artist's thoughts on the original song of the target karaoke performance song and advice on singing.
[0042]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a control operation performed by the electronic control device 14. As shown in this figure, when the judgment at the step SA3 is affirmed, at the following step SB1, the message level of the introduction video message is selected according to the number of music selections counted at the SA13, and at the following step SB2 or SB3 The introduction video message of the selected level is output as video information and audio information via the MPEG decoder 25, video mixer 26, amplifier mixer 32, speaker 34, and image display 38. That is, if it is determined in the above SB1 that the number of music selections for each artist is less than three, in the following step SB2, an introduction message of the video message level “Introduction B” is output, but if the number of music selections is three or more. If it is determined, an introduction message of the video message level “introduction A” is output in the subsequent step SB3.
[0043]
After the karaoke performance of SA5 following SB2 or SB3 is completed, at step SB4, a message level is selected according to the number of music selections for each artist or the score scored at SA5, and the following step SA9, SA10, or SA11. At, a video message of the selected level is output. That is, the message level is selected based on one of the music selection count and the score. If the number of music selections is one or the scoring result is low evaluation, the video message of the message level “C” is obtained in step SA9. If the music selection number is two or the scoring result is medium evaluation, the processing proceeds to step SA10. If the video message of the message level "B" has three or more music selections or the scoring result is high evaluation, a video message of the message level "A" is output in step SA11.
[0044]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, in addition to the end of the karaoke performance, the introduction video message which is the reward information is output even before the start of the karaoke performance. By presetting the desired karaoke performance song as the predetermined karaoke performance song, the video messages of the message levels "Introduction A" and "Introduction B" are output in accordance with the number of selected songs, and a new introduction video message is output. Is induced. Further, by internally storing the number of music selections and selecting the introduction video message, the user does not need to be aware of the selection conditions. That is, there is an advantage that the user is further stimulated.
[0045]
As described above, the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and may be implemented in other embodiments.
[0046]
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the number of music selections is counted for each artist number by the music selection number storage means 40 using the artist number as key information, and a video message is selected according to the music selection number for each artist number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, using the music selection number as key information, the music selection number storage means 40 counts the number of music selections for each of the music selection numbers, and counts the number of music selections for each of the music selection numbers. May be selected according to the video message. Alternatively, the number of music selections may be counted for each predetermined group of music selection numbers, and the video message may be selected according to the number of music selections for each group of music selection numbers.
[0047]
In the above-described embodiment, the number of music selections is counted in each room of the karaoke box. However, when the user selects a music selection number using the operation panel 16 or the remote controller 28, the user's personal information (ID) is also used. By inputting, the number of music selections may be counted for each user.
[0048]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the video message is output as the reward information. However, for example, an arrangement may be made in which the incoming melody of a mobile phone is delivered as the reward information, and the invention is not limited to the video message. . Alternatively, the information may be based on only the character information, such as outputting the artist's my boom or information that cannot be usually heard by subtitles. Further, various forms of reward information such as a URL of a hidden page of the artist's official homepage (Official Home Page) or a password for accessing the hidden page are appropriately set.
[0049]
Also, the video message of the above-described embodiment is from the artist who supplies the original song of the predetermined karaoke performance song, but is, for example, from the producer who produced the original song, or from the lyricist or composer. It may be. Also, in the theme song of an animation or the like, an animation video in which the character of the animation appears may be used.
[0050]
In the above-described embodiment, the video message is stored in the message database 52 of the hard disk 22. However, for example, the video message stored in the storage means of an external server or a host is extracted as needed. It does not matter.
[0051]
In the above-described embodiment, the message output unit 44 is specifically the MPEG decoder 25. However, the function of the message output unit 44 is realized by software processing of the electronic control unit 14, for example. No problem.
[0052]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, three types of video messages in which the message levels are set in three stages of "A", "B", and "C" are prepared, but this is only an example. Instead, less than three types or four or more types of video messages are prepared as needed. The same applies to the introduction video message.
[0053]
Further, the selection criteria of the video message in the above-described embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that various selection criteria are appropriately set based on the number of music selections and the score.
[0054]
Although not illustrated one by one, the present invention is embodied with various changes without departing from the spirit thereof.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a karaoke apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an operation unit of a remote controller for remotely operating the karaoke apparatus shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating a main part of a control function of an electronic control device that controls the operation of the karaoke device shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of selection reference data stored in a hard disk incorporated in the karaoke apparatus shown in FIG. 1, particularly, a file number of a video message stored in a message database and an object of the video message; This shows the relationship between the artist number, song selection number, and message level.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of selection criterion data stored in a hard disk incorporated in the karaoke apparatus shown in FIG. 1, particularly showing a selection criterion of a message selecting means.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which a video message is specifically selected by a message selecting means of the electronic control device shown in FIG. 3;
FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining the contents of video messages of each message level by comparing them. FIG. 7A shows a message level “A”, FIG. 7B shows a message level “B”, and FIG. Is shown below.
8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a control operation by the electronic control device shown in FIG.
9 is a diagram showing another example of the selection criterion data stored in the hard disk incorporated in the karaoke apparatus shown in FIG. 1, and in particular, the file number of the video message stored in the message database and the video message It shows the relationship between the target artist number, song selection number, and message level.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the control operation by the electronic control device illustrated in FIG. 3;
[Explanation of symbols]
10: Karaoke device
25: MPEG decoder (reward information output means)
40: Music selection number storage means
42: Message selection means (reward information selection means)
44: Message output means (reward information output means)
46: scoring means

Claims (3)

A music playback device capable of outputting video information and music information of a desired performance song selected from a plurality of predetermined performance songs,
Music selection number storage means for storing the number of music selections of the performance music;
Reward information selecting means for selecting reward information according to the stored number of music selections from a plurality of types of predetermined reward information,
And a reward information output means for outputting reward information selected by the reward information selecting means. Equipped with a scoring unit that calculates a score according to audio information input from the outside,
2. The music reproducing apparatus with a reward information function according to claim 1, wherein said reward information selecting means selects reward information according to said score. 3. The music reproducing apparatus with a reward information function according to claim 1, wherein the reward information is a plurality of types of video messages each representing a message in which an artist who supplies an original song of the performance music appears and each of which has a different expression.

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