JP2006251704A - Electronic quick-reference chart device and karaoke system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic quick-reference chart device and a karaoke system achieving mutual communication between among the users through the medium of music. <P>SOLUTION: This karaoke system 16 has a music selector 126 for inputting the desired music through a touch panel 76, an accepting means 128 for accepting the predetermined input information, by correlating it with the selected music following the operation on the touch panel 76 when a predetermined music is entered by the music selector 126, and a memory 86 for storing the input information accepted in the accepting means 128, by correlating it with the music selected. Accordingly, it can establish communication between many unspecified users by storing the information, such as the messages about the selected music, when music is selected on the electronic quick-reference chart device 22. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic quick sample device for remotely operating a karaoke apparatus that outputs a predetermined musical piece selected from a large number of musical pieces, and an improvement of a karaoke system using the electronic quick sample device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Music playback apparatuses that output a predetermined performance song selected from a large number of performance songs are known. For example, a karaoke device used in a karaoke box or the like. According to such a karaoke apparatus, music information of a predetermined karaoke performance song selected from a large number of karaoke performance songs stored in advance in a storage device is output, and an image including lyrics information of the karaoke performance song is output. Karaoke performance of a desired song can be enjoyed by displaying it on the screen in synchronization with.

  In order to remotely operate such a karaoke apparatus, an electronic quick sample apparatus including a touch panel display that displays a predetermined image and inputs the karaoke apparatus in response to a user's contact is known. For example, this is the multi-function karaoke remote control device described in Patent Document 1. According to this technology, it is possible to easily input to the karaoke device by touching (touch input) such as a user's finger or an attached pen while referring to an image displayed on the touch panel display, A list of reserved songs for each user and notes related to the reserved songs can be stored in a functionally provided memo pad.

JP 2004-62081 A

  However, since the function of the memo pad provided in the conventional technology is simple and temporary such as storing a reserved song and a memo related to the reserved song, a communication means for an unspecified number of users Could not be. The inventor paid attention to the fact that the electronic sample device is an input device that is inevitably used by the user when selecting a musical piece, and as a means of communication between users through the musical piece, We have come up with a technology that uses a quick sample device.

  The present invention has been made in the background of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic sample device and a karaoke system for realizing communication between users through a performance music. It is in.

  In order to achieve such an object, the gist of the first aspect of the present invention is to provide a predetermined image in order to remotely control a karaoke apparatus that outputs a predetermined performance song selected from a large number of performance songs. An electronic quick sample device having a touch panel display for displaying and inputting to the karaoke device in response to a user's contact, wherein the music selection means performs a music selection input to the karaoke device in response to an operation by the touch panel display When the predetermined music selection input is performed by the music selection unit, the input unit receives predetermined input information in association with the selected music piece according to the operation by the touch panel display, and the reception unit receives the predetermined input information. And a storage unit for storing the input information associated with the performance music.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gist of the second invention is that the electronic quick sample device of the first invention is transmitted to and received from the electronic quick sample device via a predetermined communication line. A karaoke system comprising a center device to obtain, wherein the center device has a storage device that acquires and comprehensively stores input information stored in a storage unit of the electronic quick sample device. To do.

  Thus, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when music selection means for performing music selection input to the karaoke apparatus in response to an operation by the touch panel display, and when predetermined music selection input is performed by the music selection means, A receiving unit that receives predetermined input information in association with the selected musical piece in response to an operation on the touch panel display; and a storage unit that stores the input information received by the receiving unit in association with the musical piece. Therefore, when a musical piece is selected by the electronic quick sample apparatus, information such as a message related to the selected musical piece is received and stored, thereby establishing a place for communication for an unspecified number of users. . In other words, it is possible to provide an electronic sample device that realizes communication between users through a performance song.

  Here, in the first invention, preferably, the input information is character information input in response to an operation by the touch panel display. In this way, there is an advantage that a suitable place for communication can be established by receiving and storing a message related to the musical piece selected by the electronic quick sample device.

  Preferably, the input information is video information input in response to an operation by the touch panel display. In this way, there is an advantage that a suitable place for communication can be established by receiving and storing a free touch picture or the like related to the music piece selected by the electronic quick sample apparatus.

  Preferably, the input information is video information captured from another terminal in response to an operation by the touch panel display. In this way, in relation to the performance song selected by the electronic quick sample device, by capturing and storing the video of the user who selected the performance song from a terminal such as a mobile phone with a digital camera, There is an advantage that a suitable place of communication can be established.

  Preferably, the accepting unit further accepts dependent input information depending on the input information stored in the storage unit, and the storage unit receives the dependent input information received by the accepting unit. And subordinate to the input information. In this way, it is possible to add subordinate input information as a so-called response to information such as a message input in association with a performance song selected by the electronic sample device, and this is a place for expansive communication. There is an advantage that can be established.

  Preferably, the apparatus further includes display means for displaying the input information stored in the storage unit on the touch panel display in response to an operation using the performance music as an index by the touch panel display. In this way, there is an advantage that the input information accumulated in the storage unit can be appropriately used for browsing by the user.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, since the center device has a storage device that acquires and comprehensively stores input information stored in the storage unit of the electronic quick sample device, the electronic quick sample device By centrally managing information such as messages input in relation to the performance music selected by the above, a place for communication targeting an unspecified number of users can be established. In other words, it is possible to provide a karaoke system that realizes communication between users through a performance song.

  Here, in the second aspect of the invention, preferably, the center device has a disclosure means for publishing the input information stored in the storage device so that it can be browsed by a predetermined terminal. In this way, information such as messages input in relation to the performance music selected by the electronic quick sample device is made public via the Internet or the like, thereby enabling communication for more users. There is an advantage that a place can be established.

  Preferably, the disclosure means allows browsing of the input information stored in the storage device only when predetermined customer information is input. In this way, there is an advantage that the quality of the community can be maintained at a certain level by eliminating users who make a violent response by using a place for communication limited to members having customer information.

  Preferably, the center device further includes a receiving unit that receives the dependent input information depending on the input information stored in the storage device. In this way, it is possible to add subordinate input information as a so-called response to information such as a message input in association with a performance song selected by the electronic sample device, and this is a place for expansive communication. There is an advantage that can be established.

  Preferably, the accepting means accepts the subordinate input information only when predetermined customer information is inputted. In this way, there is an advantage that the quality of the community can be maintained at a certain level by eliminating users who make a violent response by using a place for communication limited to members having customer information.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a karaoke system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, in the karaoke system 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of private rooms 14a, 14b, 14c,... In a store 12 such as a karaoke box, snack, inn, etc. One or a plurality of karaoke apparatuses 16a, 16b, 16c,... (Hereinafter referred to simply as karaoke apparatus 16 unless otherwise specified). Is installed. Among these karaoke devices 16, a predetermined karaoke device 16a as a master commander is connected to a center device 20 of a karaoke service providing company via a communication line 18 such as a public telephone line. Information can be communicated between the karaoke apparatuses 16a. The center device 20 is a server that performs message reception / disclosure control, which will be described later, in addition to basic control of storage and input / output management of digital contents such as karaoke information, background video information, and information between songs. Yes, content is periodically distributed to the karaoke apparatus 16a as the master commander via the communication line 18, and a predetermined function control program is transmitted in response to a request from the karaoke apparatus 16a. The karaoke system 10 includes a plurality of electronic quick sample devices 22a, 22b, 22c,... (Hereinafter simply referred to as the electronic quick sample device 22 unless otherwise distinguished). In use, one electronic quick sample device 22 is lent for each user (group) and used as a remote control device for the karaoke device 16 in each private room 14 as will be described later. A LAN 24 for connecting the plurality of karaoke apparatuses 16 to each other is laid in the store 12, and an input to the karaoke apparatus 16 from the electronic quick sample apparatus 22 is made via a predetermined access point 26 and the LAN 24. This is performed by LAN communication or the like.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the karaoke apparatus 16. As shown in FIG. 2, the karaoke device 16 includes a video display device 30 such as a CRT, a video information decoder 32, a video mixer 34, an amplifier mixer 36, a speaker 38, a microphone 40, and an operation panel 42. The CPU 44, which is a central processing unit, a ROM 46, a RAM 48, a hard disk 50 which is a storage device, a modem 52, a LAN port 54, a CRT controller 56, an input signal from the operation panel 42 and the like are processed. An input / output interface 58, a synthesizer 60 as a sound source, and a remote control receiving unit 62 for receiving a remote control signal from an input device such as the electronic quick sample device 22 or the remote control device 66 are configured.

  The CPU 44 is a so-called computer that processes and controls electronic information based on a predetermined program stored in advance in the ROM 46 using the temporary storage function of the RAM 48. The remote control device 66, the electronic sample device 22 and the like When a predetermined karaoke performance song is selected by the above, the selected karaoke performance song is registered in the reserved song list provided in the RAM 48 or selected from the hard disk 50 in the RAM 48 according to the performance order of the reserved song list. The performance information and lyric information of the karaoke performance music read out, the performance information is transmitted from the RAM 48 to the synthesizer 60 as the performance of the karaoke performance music progresses, and the lyric character image based on the lyric information Is generated and sent to the CRT controller 56. An image is generated and sent to the CRT controller 56, the video information decoder 32 is controlled to reproduce a predetermined background video, or new music information, music selection ranking, Information such as store advertisements is output, and basic control such as information communication control with the center device 20 via the communication line 18 is executed.

  The operation panel 42 selects a karaoke performance song that the user of the karaoke device 16 wants to sing, adjusts the pitch of the performance song, adjusts the volume balance between the performance and the song, and performs echo and volume. , An input device provided with operation buttons (switches) or knobs for performing various adjustments such as tone. Further, the karaoke device 16 is provided with a remote control device 66 that functions as an input device for remotely executing some functions of the operation panel 42, and the remote control receiving unit 62 is connected to the remote control device 66. A remote control signal to be transmitted is received and supplied to the CPU 44. In addition, the association (sticking) processing between the karaoke device 16 and the electronic quick sample device 22 is also performed via the remote control receiving unit 62, and thus the electronic quick sample device associated with the karaoke device 16. 22 also functions as an input device.

  The video information decoder 32 is a background video playback device that plays back (decodes) a predetermined background video based on background video information stored in the hard disk 50 when a user sings a song while referring to lyrics. The background video information is, for example, MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) format data, and the background video reproduced by the video information decoder 32 based on the MPEG data is sent to the video mixer. The CRT controller 56 is a character video output device that outputs a character video (telop) such as a lyric character video generated by the CPU 44, and the video mixer 34 is generated by the CPU 44 and the CRT controller 56. Is a video composition device that synthesizes the character video output from the video information decoder 32 with the background video reproduced by the video information decoder 32 and displays it on the video display device 30.

  The synthesizer 60 is a sound source that generates a music signal such as a musical instrument performance signal based on performance information of a karaoke performance song read from the hard disk 50 and sent. The performance information is, for example, data in MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) format, and the music signal generated by the synthesizer 60 based on the MIDI data is converted into an analog signal and sent to the amplifier mixer 36. In the amplifier mixer 36, the music signal transmitted and the user's singing voice input via the microphone 40 are mixed, and these signals are electrically amplified and output from the speaker 38.

  The modem 52 is a device for connecting the karaoke device 16 to a communication line 18 such as a public telephone line, converts a digital signal output from the CPU 44 into an analog signal and sends it to the communication line 18. An analog signal transmitted via the communication line 18 is converted into a digital signal and supplied to the CPU 44. The modem 52 is required for the karaoke device 16a functioning as a master commander, but is not necessarily provided for other karaoke devices 16 that do not communicate information with the center device 20. .

  The LAN port 54 is a connector for connecting the karaoke device 16 to other devices such as the other karaoke device 16 and the electronic quick sample device 22 via the LAN 24, and the karaoke device 16 is thus By being connected via the LAN 24, information can be transmitted / received to / from other devices such as the other karaoke apparatus 16 and the electronic quick sample apparatus 22. For example, a music selection input from the electronic quick sample device 22 accepted by the access point 26 is accepted, or a command for executing a predetermined process is transmitted from the karaoke device 16 to the electronic quick sample device 22. The mutual exchange of information between the karaoke device 16 and the electronic sample device 22 is executed via radio waves.

  The hard disk 50 outputs a karaoke database that stores a large number of karaoke information for outputting karaoke performance songs, a background video database that stores a plurality of background video information for outputting background video, and information between songs. Various databases such as an inter-music information database for storing a plurality of inter-music information are provided. Among the plurality of karaoke devices 16 provided in stores such as karaoke boxes, the karaoke device 16a that functions as a master commander is connected to the communication line 18 via the modem 52, and the plurality of karaoke devices 16 New karaoke information, background video information, inter-song information, etc. are constantly sent from the center device 20 so that a new song can always be played or predetermined background video and inter-song information can be output. It is distributed via the communication line 18 and stored in the karaoke database, background video database, inter-music information database, etc. of the hard disk 50. In addition, communication is performed via the LAN 24 between the karaoke device 16a that has acquired the information from the center device 20 and the other karaoke devices 16, so that the information is stored in the hard disk 50 of each karaoke device 16. Information is shared, and the contents of the karaoke database, background video database, inter-song information database, and the like are equivalent.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing the appearance of the electronic quick sample device 22. As shown in FIG. 3, the electronic quick sample device 22 includes a touch panel display 70 for displaying a predetermined image (video) and inputting according to the contact of the user. Further, it is a stand-type connection stand (docking table) that performs operations such as transmission / reception and synchronization of data with the karaoke device 16 and charging of a battery built in the electronic quick sample device 22. A cradle 68 is provided. The electronic quick sample device 22 is used in a state of being attached to or removed from the cradle 68, and in the attached state, the electronic quick sample device 22 is wired to the karaoke device 16 via the cradle 68 and the LAN 24. Connected. Further, when the cradle 68 is removed, the karaoke device 16 is wirelessly connected via the access point 26 and the LAN 24. In addition, it is connected to the center device 20 via the LAN 24, the karaoke device 16a as a master commander, and a communication line 18, and is configured to be able to transmit and receive information to and from the center device 20 indirectly or directly. ing.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the electronic quick sample device 22. As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic quick sample device 22 includes a display device 72 that displays a predetermined image on the touch panel display 70, a display control unit 74 that controls display by the display device 72, and a user's A touch panel 76 that performs input by touching the touch panel display 70 with a finger or an attached pen (not shown), an input control unit 78 that controls input by the touch panel 76, a CPU 80 that is a central processing unit, a ROM 82, and a RAM 84 And a storage unit 86 such as a flash ROM, an interface 88, a remote control transmission unit 90, a wireless LAN communication unit 92, and a connector 94. The cradle 68 is provided with a connector 96 for enabling an electrical connection with the electronic quick sample device 22, and the electronic quick sample device 22 is placed on the cradle 68 and mounted on the connector 94. Are connected to the cradle 68 or the LAN 24 via the interface 88. The storage unit 86 stores music selection guide information such as a song title, artist name, and lyric singing portion for each song selection number corresponding to each of a large number of karaoke information stored in the karaoke database of the karaoke apparatus 16. Various databases such as a performance music database 100 to be performed and a message database 102 to store message information to be described later are provided.

  The CPU 80 is a so-called computer that processes and controls electronic information based on a predetermined program stored in advance in the ROM 82 using the temporary storage function of the RAM 84, reads out music selection guidance information from the storage unit 86, and When a predetermined guide video based on the music selection guide information is displayed on the touch panel display 70 via the display device 72, or an input is made by the touch panel 76 in accordance with the guide video displayed on the touch panel display 70, karaoke In addition to basic control such as transmitting a music selection signal (music selection reservation signal) for reserving a performance song to the karaoke device 16 via the wireless LAN communication unit 92 or the like, message reception / display control described later is performed. Execute.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the center device 20. As shown in FIG. 5, the center device 20 includes a so-called microcomputer system that performs signal processing in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 106 in advance using the temporary storage function of the RAM 108 by the CPU 104 that is a central processing unit. In addition to basic control including content distribution control such as karaoke information and background video information to the karaoke device 16a which is a master commander, message reception / disclosure control described later is executed. In addition, a video display device 112 such as a CRT controlled by a CRT controller 110, an input device 116 such as a keyboard connected via an interface 114, a storage device 120 such as a hard disk, and the CPU 104 are connected to the communication line 18. A modem 118, which is a device for connection, is provided. The storage device 120 is provided with various databases such as a karaoke database 122 for storing the karaoke information to be distributed to the karaoke device 16a and a message database 124 for storing message information to be described later. .

  FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram for explaining a main part of control functions by the CPU 80 of the electronic quick sample apparatus 22 and the CPU 104 of the center apparatus 20. The music selection means 126, reception means 128, and display means 130 shown in FIG. 6 are functionally provided in the CPU 80 of the electronic quick sample apparatus 22, and the disclosure means 132 and reception means 134 are the center device. 20 CPUs 104 are functionally provided.

  The music selection means 126 performs music selection input to the karaoke device 16 in accordance with the operation by the touch panel display 70. Specifically, a predetermined music selection input screen is displayed on the display device 72 via the display control unit 74, and music selection is performed according to the display by touching the touch panel 76 with a user's finger or an attached pen. The input of the number is accepted via the input control unit 78, and the music selection number is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 16 via the LAN 24 or the like. The song selection number transmitted in this way is stored as a reserved song in a reserved song list formed in the RAM 48 of the target karaoke apparatus 16 or the like.

  When a predetermined music selection input is performed by the music selection unit 126, the reception unit 128 receives predetermined input information in association with the selected performance music according to the operation by the touch panel display 70. Specifically, a predetermined message input screen is displayed on the display device 72 via the display control unit 74, and the touch panel 76 is operated in accordance with the display by touching the user's finger or an attached pen or the like. In response to this, input of message information including at least one of character information (text information) and video information is accepted.

  FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of a message input screen displayed on the touch panel display 70 when the reception unit 128 receives message information. As shown in FIG. 7, the receiving means 128 has a character button 138 for inputting character information such as a Japanese syllabary or alphabet to the display device 72 via the display control unit 74 when receiving the message information. The touch panel 76 accepts input of a character corresponding to the character button 138 in response to a user's contact with a portion corresponding to the character button 138. At this time, the input characters are displayed on the display window 140 at the top of the screen. Then, in response to the user's contact with the portion corresponding to the determination button 142 at the lower right of the screen, the character information currently displayed on the display window 140 is determined and stored in the RAM 84 or the like.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a message input screen that is displayed following input according to the screen of FIG. 7, and shows an e-mail address and homepage URL input screen. As shown in FIG. 8, the receiving means 128 preferably receives the user's e-mail address and homepage URL as part of the message information. Specifically, a character button 144 for inputting character information such as alphabets is displayed on the display device 72 via the display control unit 74, and a user touches a portion corresponding to the character button 144. In response, the touch panel 76 accepts input of a character corresponding to the character button 144. At this time, the input characters are displayed on the display windows 146 and 148 in the center of the screen. Then, in response to the user's contact with the portion corresponding to the decision button 142 at the lower right of the screen, the e-mail address and home page URL currently displayed in the display windows 146 and 148 are determined and stored in the RAM 84 or the like. To do.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a message input screen that is displayed following the input in accordance with the screen of FIG. 8, and shows a drawing reception and photo pasting screen. As shown in FIG. 9, the receiving means 128 preferably receives various video information as part of the message information. Specifically, a drawing window 146 is displayed on the display device 72 via the display control unit 74, and a part corresponding to the drawing window 146 is contacted by a user's finger or a pen provided (free draw). Accordingly, the drawing input is accepted by the touch panel 76. In addition, image information captured by a terminal such as a mobile phone with a digital camera is captured by wire or wireless and displayed on the photo display window 148. Then, in response to the user's contact with the portion corresponding to the determination button 142 at the lower right of the screen, the video information displayed in the drawing window 146 and the photo display window 148 at that time is determined and stored in the RAM 84 or the like. To do. As described above, by the series of input operations described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9, the message 150 including the character information and the video information is received as shown in FIG. 10, and the message corresponding to the determination button 142 at the lower right of the screen is displayed. In response to the user's contact, the message 150 is stored in the message database 102 in association with the music piece selected by the music selection means 126.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the display unit 130 causes the touch panel display 70 to display the input information stored in the message database 102 in accordance with an operation with the performance music as an index by the touch panel display 70. Specifically, first, a predetermined musical piece name input screen is displayed on the display device 72 via the display control unit 74, and the musical piece name input in accordance with the display is used as an index to be associated with the musical piece. A message display selection screen for selecting any one of the plurality of message information is displayed. Then, in response to an operation by touching the touch panel 76 with a user's finger or a pen that is provided according to the display, the corresponding message information is read from the message database 102 and the display control unit 74 is used to read the message information. It is displayed on the display device 72.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a message display selection screen displayed on the touch panel display 70 when the display unit 130 selects message information display. As shown in FIG. 11, when a message display selection operation using each performance song as an index is performed, the display means 130 associates the performance song with the performance song via the display control unit 74. Then, a plurality of message information stored in the message database 102 is read out, and a message selection button 152 for selecting the message information is displayed, for example, in the order of new arrival (the newer one is placed higher). Then, message information corresponding to the message selection button 152 is read from the message database 102 in response to a user's contact with a portion corresponding to the message selection button 152, and a message 150 as shown in FIG. The image is displayed on the display device 72 via the unit 74. In this way, the user can browse the message information input by the user who selected the performance tune by using the performance tune as an index.

  Here, the accepting unit 128 preferably accepts subordinate input information depending on the input information stored in the message database 102. That is, when a predetermined message selection button 152 is pressed on the message display selection screen as shown in FIG. 11 and corresponding message information is displayed, the message input screen as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 is displayed and the message is displayed. The input of subordinate message information (response) as a reply to the information is accepted. As the subordinate message information, only the character information may be accepted, or the subordinate message information may include character information and video information in the same manner as the parent message information. The subordinate message information received in this way is subordinated (associated) with the parent message information and stored in the message database 102. When the predetermined message information is selected according to the above-described operation, the display unit 130 displays the subordinate message information subordinate to the message information or displays the subordinate message information. The subordinate message information that is subordinate to the parent message information is displayed on the touch panel display 70 so that the subordinate message selection button is not displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the publishing means 132 publishes the input information stored in the message database 124 so that it can be viewed by a predetermined terminal. The center device 20 periodically communicates information with the karaoke device 16a or the electronic quick sample device 22 which is a master commander, so that message information stored in the message database 102 of each electronic quick sample device 22 is stored. (Including subordinate message information, which is the same in the following description) is acquired and stored (accumulated) in the message database 124 provided in the storage device 120 in an integrated manner. Specifically, the publishing means 132 publishes a large number of message information collectively stored in the message database 124 so as to be browsed on a predetermined website (homepage). This website is formed so that it can be browsed via the communication line 18 by a terminal 136 having a web browser such as a personal computer or a mobile phone. The message information input in the electronic quick sample device 22 is published on the WWW (World Wide Web), that is, on the Internet. Here, the disclosure unit 132 preferably allows browsing of the input information stored in the message database 124 only when predetermined customer information is input from the terminal 136. That is, the message information is made public on a member-based website with browsing restrictions by ID.

  The accepting means 134 further accepts dependent input information depending on the input information stored in the message database 124. Specifically, a predetermined message input screen is displayed on the website published by the publishing means 132, and input of subordinate message information (response) as a reply to the message information is accepted. As the subordinate message information, only the character information may be accepted, or the subordinate message information may include character information and video information in the same manner as the parent message information. The subordinate message information received in this way is stored in the message database 124 in association with the parent message information. The publishing means 132 publishes the subordinate message information stored in the message database 124 in this way on the website, depending on the parent message information. Here, the reception unit 134 preferably receives the input of the subordinate message information only when predetermined customer information is input. That is, the input restriction of dependent message information by ID is provided.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining message reception / display control by the CPU 80 of the electronic sample device 22, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step (hereinafter, step is omitted) SA1 corresponding to the operation of the music selection means 126, music selection input to the karaoke device 16 is performed in response to an operation by the touch panel display 70, and whether or not the processing is completed. Is judged. If the determination at SA1 is negative, the processing below SA8 is executed. If the determination at SA1 is positive, an input start operation for new message information is performed by the touch panel display 70 at SA2. It is determined whether or not it has been received. When the determination of SA2 is negative, the processing after SA8 is executed. However, when the determination of SA2 is positive, the touch panel display 70 is displayed on the touch panel display 70 as shown in FIGS. A message input screen is displayed, and predetermined character information is accepted according to an operation according to the display. Next, in SA4, it is determined whether or not a video input (drawing acceptance and photo pasting) start operation has been performed by the touch panel display 70. If the determination at SA4 is negative, the processing below SA6 is executed. If the determination at SA4 is affirmative, at SA5, the touch panel display 70 accepts a drawing as shown in FIG. A photo pasting screen is displayed, and predetermined video information is further received in accordance with an operation according to the display. Next, in SA6, it is determined whether or not message information input is completed. If the determination at SA6 is negative, the processing after SA3 is executed again, but if the determination at SA6 is positive, the message information input at SA3 and SA5 is SA1 at SA7. The routine is terminated after being stored in the message database 102 in association with the music piece selected in (1).

  In the process of SA8, it is determined whether or not an input start operation for subordinate message information subordinate to predetermined message information has been performed by the touch panel display 70. If the determination at SA8 is negative, the processing from SA14 is executed, but if the determination at SA8 is affirmative, a predetermined subordinate message input screen is displayed on the touch panel display 70 at SA9. The predetermined character information is received in accordance with the operation according to the display. Next, in SA10, it is determined whether or not an operation for starting input of video information has been performed by the touch panel display 70. When the determination at SA10 is negative, the processing after SA12 is executed. When the determination at SA10 is affirmative, a predetermined video information input screen is displayed on the touch panel display 70 at SA11. The predetermined video information is further received according to the operation according to the display. Next, in SA12, it is determined whether or not input of dependent message information is complete. If the determination at SA12 is negative, the processing after SA9 is executed again. However, if the determination at SA12 is positive, the message information input at SA9 and SA11 is the parent information at SA13. This routine is terminated after being stored in the message database 102 depending on the message information.

  In the process of SA14, it is determined whether or not a predetermined message display operation has been performed by the touch panel display 70. When the determination at SA14 is negative, the processing after SA16 is executed. When the determination at SA14 is affirmative, the touch panel display 70 uses the touch panel display 70 at SA15 corresponding to the operation of the display means 130. The message information stored in the message database 102 is read in response to an operation with the performance music as an index, and a message 150 as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the touch panel display 70. Next, in SA16, it is determined whether or not it is a timing for transmitting / receiving information to / from the center device 20. If the determination at SA16 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly. If the determination at SA16 is affirmative, the message information stored in the message database 102 is stored at the center device at SA17. After the information transmission / reception process such as uploading to 20 is performed, this routine is terminated. In the above control, SA3, SA5, SA9, and SA11 correspond to the operation of the accepting unit 128.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining message reception / publication control by the CPU 104 of the center apparatus 20, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle. In addition, in this control, the aspect which restrict | limits writing of subordinate message information by the input of customer information is illustrated.

  First, in SB1, it is determined whether or not customer information has been input by a predetermined terminal 136. If the determination at SB1 is negative, the processing from SB9 is executed. If the determination at SB1 is affirmative, a predetermined subordinate message input start operation is performed by the terminal 136 at SB2. It is determined whether or not. If the determination at SB2 is negative, the processing from SB9 onward is executed. If the determination at SB2 is affirmative, predetermined character information is accepted at SB3 according to the operation by the terminal 136. It is done. Next, in SB4, it is determined whether or not a video information input start operation has been performed by the terminal 136. If the determination at SB4 is negative, the processing below SB6 is executed. If the determination at SB4 is affirmative, predetermined video information is further added at SB5 according to the operation by the terminal 136. Accepted. Next, in SB6, it is determined whether or not the input of the dependent message information is completed. When the determination at SB6 is negative, the processing after SB3 is executed again. However, when the determination at SB6 is affirmative, the message information input at SB3 and SB5 is the parent information at SB7. And is stored in the message database 124. Then, in SB8, the dependent message information stored in SB7 is reflected on the website, and then this routine is terminated.

  In the process of SB9, it is determined whether or not it is the transmission / reception timing of information with the electronic quick sample device 22 (karaoke device 16). If the determination at SB9 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly. If the determination at SB9 is affirmative, the routine is stored in the message database 102 of the electronic sample device 22 at SB10. Information transmission / reception processing such as obtaining message information is performed. Next, in SB11, the message information acquired in SB10 is stored in the message database 124. Then, in SB12, after the message information stored in SB11 is reflected on the website, this routine is terminated. In the above control, SB8 and SB12 correspond to the operation of the disclosure unit 132, and SB3 and SB5 correspond to the operation of the reception unit 134, respectively.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the music selection means 126 (SA1) that performs music selection input to the karaoke device 16 in accordance with the operation by the touch panel display 70, and the music selection means 126 performs predetermined music selection input. In such a case, the receiving means 128 (SA3, SA5, SA9, and SA11) that receives predetermined input information in association with the selected music piece according to the operation on the touch panel display 70 and the receiving means 128 receive the input information. And a storage unit 86 for storing the input information in association with the performance music piece, when selecting a performance music piece by the electronic quick sample device 22, information such as a message related to the selected performance music piece is received and stored. By doing so, a place for communication targeting an unspecified number of users can be established. . That is, it is possible to provide the electronic sample device 22 that realizes communication between users through a performance song.

  Further, since the input information is character information input in response to an operation on the touch panel display 70, it is possible to receive and store a message related to the performance tune selected by the electronic quick sample device 22, so that suitable communication can be performed. There is an advantage that can be established.

  In addition, since the input information is video information input in response to an operation by the touch panel display 22, by receiving and storing a free touch picture or the like related to a performance tune selected by the electronic quick sample device 22, There is an advantage that a suitable place of communication can be established.

  In addition, since the input information is video information captured from another terminal in response to an operation on the touch panel display 70, the musical composition is selected in relation to the musical composition selected by the electronic quick sample device 22. There is an advantage that a suitable place of communication can be established by capturing and storing the user's video from a terminal such as a mobile phone with a digital camera.

  The accepting unit 128 further accepts subordinate input information depending on the input information stored in the storage unit 86, and the storage unit 86 displays the subordinate input information received by the accepting unit 128. Dependent input information is added as a so-called response to information such as a message input in relation to a performance song selected by the electronic sample device 22 because it is stored in dependence on the input information. And has the advantage of being able to establish a place for expansive communication.

  In addition, since the input information stored in the storage unit 86 is displayed on the touch panel display 70 in accordance with an operation using the performance music by the touch panel display 70 as an index, the display unit 130 (SA15) is provided. There is an advantage that the input information stored in the storage unit 86 can be appropriately used for browsing by the user.

  Further, the center device 20 has a storage device 120 that acquires and comprehensively stores input information stored in the storage unit 86 of the electronic quick sample device 22, so that the music is selected by the electronic quick sample device 22. By centrally managing information such as messages input in relation to the performance music, a place for communication targeting an unspecified number of users can be established. That is, it is possible to provide the karaoke system 10 that realizes communication between users through the performance music.

  Further, since the center device 20 has the disclosure means 132 (SB8 and SB15) for publishing the input information stored in the storage device 120 so as to be viewable by a predetermined terminal 136, the electronic quick sample device There is an advantage that a place of communication for more users can be established by publishing information such as a message inputted in relation to the performance music selected by the music 22 via the Internet or the like.

  In addition, since the disclosure unit 132 enables browsing of the input information stored in the storage device 120 only when predetermined customer information is input, the member-limited communication place having the customer information By doing so, there is an advantage of maintaining a certain level of community quality by eliminating users who respond violently.

  Further, since the center device 20 has a receiving means 134 (SB3 and SB5) for receiving subordinate input information subordinate to the input information stored in the storage device 120, the electronic quick sample device 22 Dependent input information can be added as a so-called response to information such as a message input in relation to the selected performance piece, and there is an advantage that an expansive communication field can be established.

  In addition, since the accepting unit 134 accepts the subordinate input information only when predetermined customer information is inputted, it makes a rough response by setting it as a place for members only having customer information. There is an advantage that the quality of the community can be maintained at a certain level by eliminating users.

  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 modes.

  For example, in the foregoing embodiment, the input information (message information) received by the receiving means 128 and 134 includes character information and video information, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may consist of only one of text information and video information. Further, in addition to character information and video information, other additional information such as audio information may be included.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the electronic quick sample device 22 accepts video information captured from another terminal such as a mobile phone in response to an operation by the touch panel display 70. The configuration shown in FIG. As described above, the electronic quick sample device 22 may be provided with an imaging device such as a CCD camera 154, and may accept video information photographed by the CCD camera 154 as input information.

  In the above-described embodiments, the display format of the input information is not particularly described, but a suitable format such as a so-called bulletin board (BBS) format or a blog format can be appropriately selected and applied. Needless to say. Further, it is naturally conceivable that the message information stored in the message database 124 of the center device 20 can be browsed by the electronic quick sample device 22. Furthermore, when the subordinate message information is written, an e-mail may be automatically transmitted to the user who has input the parent message information, and various techniques are added as necessary. obtain.

  In addition, although not illustrated one by one, the present invention is implemented with various modifications within a range not departing from the gist thereof.

It is the schematic explaining the karaoke system which is one Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the karaoke apparatus with which the karaoke system of FIG. 1 was equipped. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an external appearance of an electronic quick sample apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the electronic sample device of FIG. 3. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the center apparatus with which the karaoke system of FIG. 1 was equipped. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram illustrating a main part of a control function by the CPU of the electronic quick reference apparatus of FIG. 4 and the CPU of the center apparatus of FIG. 5. It is a figure which shows an example of the message input screen displayed on a touchscreen display at the time of reception of the message information by the electronic quick sample apparatus of FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an e-mail address and homepage URL input screen displayed on the touch panel display when message information is received by the electronic sample device of FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a drawing reception and a photo pasting screen displayed on the touch panel display when message information is received by the electronic quick sample device of FIG. 4. It is a figure which shows an example of the message confirmation screen displayed on a touchscreen display at the time of reception of the message information by the electronic quick sample apparatus of FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a message display selection screen displayed on a touch panel display when message information display is selected by the electronic quick sample device of FIG. 4. 6 is a flowchart for explaining message reception / display control by the CPU of the electronic sample device of FIG. 4. 6 is a flowchart for explaining message reception / publication control by a CPU of the center apparatus of FIG. 5. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the electronic quick sample apparatus provided with the CCD camera which is another Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10: Karaoke system 16: Karaoke device 18: Communication line 20: Center device 22: Electronic sample device 70: Touch panel display 86: Storage unit 120: Storage device 126: Music selection means 128: Reception means 130: Display means 132: Release means 134: Accepting means 136: Terminal

Claims (11)

A touch panel display that displays a predetermined image and inputs to the karaoke device in response to a user's contact in order to remotely operate a karaoke device that outputs a predetermined performance song selected from a large number of performance songs An electronic quick sample device comprising:
Music selection means for performing music selection input to the karaoke device according to the operation by the touch panel display;
When a predetermined music selection input is performed by the music selection means, a reception means for receiving predetermined input information in association with the selected performance music according to an operation by the touch panel display;
An electronic sample device, comprising: a storage unit that stores the input information received by the receiving unit in association with the musical piece.   The electronic quick sample apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the input information is character information input in response to an operation by the touch panel display.   The electronic sample device according to claim 1, wherein the input information is video information input in response to an operation by the touch panel display.   The electronic quick sample apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the input information is video information captured from another terminal in response to an operation by the touch panel display.   The accepting unit accepts dependent input information further depending on the input information stored in the storage unit, and the storage unit subordinates the dependent input information received by the accepting unit to the input information. The electronic quick sample apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the electronic reference sample apparatus is stored.   The electronic quick reference according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising display means for displaying the input information stored in the storage unit on the touch panel display in accordance with an operation using the performance music by the touch panel display as an index. This device. An electronic sample device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A karaoke system comprising a center device capable of transmitting and receiving information to and from the electronic quick sample device via a predetermined communication line,
The said center apparatus is a karaoke system which has a memory | storage device which acquires the input information memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the said electronic quick sample apparatus, and memorize | stores it collectively.   The karaoke system according to claim 7, wherein the center device includes a disclosure unit that discloses the input information stored in the storage device so that the input information can be viewed by a predetermined terminal.   9. The karaoke system according to claim 8, wherein the publishing means enables browsing of the input information stored in the storage device only when predetermined customer information is input.   The karaoke system according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the center device further includes a receiving unit that receives the dependent input information depending on the input information stored in the storage device.   The karaoke system according to claim 10, wherein the receiving means receives the subordinate input information only when predetermined customer information is input.

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