JP2006284698A - Musical piece data distribution system and terminal apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a musical piece data distribution system capable of letting a user appropriately utilize a new musical piece even if the user does not purchase the musical piece on purpose. <P>SOLUTION: The musical piece data distribution system is provided with a terminal apparatus 1 and a server 2, and distributes musical piece data to the terminal apparatus from the server; the terminal apparatus 1 is provided with a using information recording means for recording the using information based on the purchase of an article or enjoyment of service by the user, and a communication means for transmitting/receiving to/from the server; and the server 2 is provided with a musical piece storing means for storing the musical piece data, a communication means for transmitting/receiving to/from the terminal apparatus 1, and a distribution control means for controlling distribution of the musical piece data based on the using information received from the terminal apparatus 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a music data distribution system in a terminal device.

  An in-vehicle terminal mounted on a vehicle is equipped with a car navigation system and an audio system, and passengers including a driver frequently use the system while traveling. The music to be played back by the audio system is a music recorded in advance on a recording medium purchased by the user or a music acquired via a network. To acquire a new music other than the music already owned, a new It was necessary to purchase a recording medium and purchase new music data via a network, which required time and effort.

  In order to purchase music via the network, a user accesses a music distribution site, selects music data desired to be distributed, and performs a purchase procedure. However, passengers including drivers are in a situation where it is difficult to perform various operations while riding due to operability and safety problems, and it is often difficult to receive a music distribution service. .

In view of such a problem, the present applicant has already proposed a distribution method capable of receiving music data distribution easily and safely even when the vehicle is in a car. In this distribution method, an in-vehicle terminal inputs sound related to a desired music, generates data corresponding to the sound, and transmits the generated data to a distribution company server that distributes music data for music data search. (Refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-356777 A

  According to the music data distribution method, music that is desired to be distributed can be selected by voice, so that music data can be distributed easily and safely even while in a car. However, in the music data distribution method as well, if you want to listen to new music, you need to purchase music, and make it widely available to users who do not have time and users who think that the music purchasing procedure is troublesome. It was difficult.

  In recent years, in various industries, point systems that give points according to purchase of goods or enjoy services and accumulate various points and provide various privileges have become widespread. This point system can increase the revisit rate for the store side, can receive the privilege for the user, and can promote the sale of goods or services while receiving profits.

  The present invention has been made in view of the various problems described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a music data distribution system that allows a user to use new music as appropriate even if the user does not consciously purchase music. And

The present invention is configured as follows to solve the above-described technical problems. A music data distribution system according to the present invention is a music data distribution system that includes a terminal device and a server connected via a network, and distributes music data from the server to the terminal device. Usage information recording means for recording usage information based on purchase of goods or enjoyment of service, and communication means for transmitting / receiving to / from the server, wherein the server stores music data, Communication means for transmitting and receiving to and from the terminal device, and distribution control means for controlling distribution of the music data based on usage information received from the terminal device.

  According to the music data distribution system according to the present invention, music data can be distributed to a terminal device according to usage information based on purchase of a product used by a user or enjoyment of a service. Therefore, even if the user does not consciously purchase music data, new music data can be provided to the user. In addition, according to this music data distribution system, it is possible to promote the purchase of the user's product or the enjoyment of the service, and therefore, for the provider of the product or service, there are benefits such as an increase in sales and the return visit rate. Can be urged.

  A music data distribution system according to the present invention is a music data distribution system that includes a terminal device and a server connected via a network, and distributes music data from the server to the terminal device. , A music storage means for storing music data, a music playback means for playing back music based on the music data stored in the music storage means, and usage information based on purchase of goods or enjoyment of service by a user is recorded. Reproduction for determining whether or not the music information stored in the terminal device can be reproduced based on the utilization information received from the terminal device. And a communication means for transmitting and receiving to and from the terminal device, wherein the terminal device is configured to perform music based on the availability information received from the server. To control the playback means.

  According to the music data distribution system, the reproduction of music data stored in the terminal device can be controlled based on the purchase of goods or the enjoyment of services by the user. Therefore, even if the user does not consciously purchase the music data, the music data can be distributed according to the use of the service or the like.

  In addition, the usage information in the music data distribution system according to the present invention may include at least one of a usage amount, a usage count, and a usage time of a product or service. The music data distribution system according to the present invention distributes music data based on usage information associated with the purchase of goods or the enjoyment of services by a user. Therefore, the usage information needs to be information that can determine whether or not the music can be distributed. Further, there are various services and the like that determine the distribution of music data, and it is necessary that the standards for determining the distribution of music data differ depending on the service and the like.

  For example, when the service is toll road use, it can be based on the amount paid by using the toll road, and the usage (running) time can be included together with this amount. By providing a standard based on the usage (running) time, it is possible to provide a music data distribution service even when the usage (running) time becomes longer due to traffic jams or the like, and to provide a merit for the user. .

  The terminal device is an in-vehicle terminal device mounted on a vehicle. The in-vehicle terminal device further includes an ETC device, and obtains usage information based on the use of a toll road as the service from the ETC device. It is desirable. The ETC apparatus includes an IC card that records contract information and the like, and information such as tolls is recorded on the IC card by wireless communication with a computer system on a toll road.

  That is, usage information is recorded in the ETC device according to payment of usage fees, and usage information can be easily obtained from this ETC device. Since it is not necessary to obtain usage information via a network, it is possible to easily obtain usage information without being affected by the communication status.

  Moreover, the terminal device of the music data distribution system according to the present invention is an in-vehicle terminal device mounted on a vehicle, and the in-vehicle terminal device further includes a car navigation system, such as a store or a facility as the service. It is desirable to obtain usage information based on usage from the navigation system.

  When the service by the user is the use of a store, facility, etc., music data can be distributed according to the amount of money used, the number of times of use, the time of use, etc. at the store. Since the terminal device equipped with the car navigation system can acquire position information using a GPS device or the like, it is possible to easily acquire the number of uses and the use time of the store or the like based on the position information. It becomes possible.

  Moreover, the terminal device of the music data distribution system according to the present invention is an in-vehicle terminal device mounted on a vehicle, and this in-vehicle terminal device receives and reproduces a broadcast signal such as radio or television received from a broadcasting station. It is desirable to provide broadcast reproduction means.

  According to the music data distribution system, it is possible to provide new music data distribution to a user who has watched the radio and television according to the reproduction time of the radio and television played on the terminal device that is an in-vehicle terminal. Note that the music reproducing means and the broadcast reproducing means in the terminal device according to the present invention may be provided separately or may be integrated.

  The present invention also records music storage means for storing music data, music playback means for playing back music data stored in the music storage means, and usage information based on purchase of goods or enjoyment of services by a user. A terminal device comprising: usage information recording means for performing playback; and playback control means for controlling the music playback means based on usage information recorded in the usage information recording means.

  According to the terminal device, reproduction of music data in the terminal device can be controlled in accordance with usage information based on purchase of goods used by the user or enjoyment of service. That is, by purchasing a certain product or enjoying a service, it is possible to reproduce specific music data according to the service or the like. Therefore, the user can view new music appropriately by enjoying the service without purchasing music data consciously.

  As described above, according to the music data distribution system according to the present invention, music data can be distributed based on various services used by the user, and the user does not consciously purchase music data. It becomes possible to acquire new music data.

  As described above, according to the music data distribution system according to the present invention, music data can be distributed based on various services used by the user, and the user does not have to purchase the data consciously. It becomes possible to acquire new music data. Further, by associating the distribution of music data with the use of the service or the like, the use of the service or the like can be promoted.

<Embodiment 1>
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a music data distribution system according to the present embodiment. The music data distribution system is installed in an in-vehicle terminal 1 as a terminal device mounted on a vehicle, a server 2 connected to the in-vehicle terminal 1 via a network, and a store where a user purchases a product or enjoys a service. The store terminal 3, the charge gate system 4 that can communicate with the ETC device mounted on the in-vehicle terminal, and the broadcast station 5 that transmits a radio or television broadcast signal to the in-vehicle terminal 1.

  The in-vehicle terminal 1 includes a processing unit 11 having various data processing functions and the like, a touch panel or a remote controller, and includes an input unit 12 capable of inputting various data, a liquid crystal display, a speaker, and the like. , An output unit 13 capable of outputting various data, a memory and the like, a storage unit 14 capable of storing various data, a GPS tuner 15, and a tuner for receiving TV or radio broadcast signals from the broadcasting station 5. 16, the server 2 and the store terminal 3, and the transmission / reception part 17 and the ETC apparatus 18 which transmit / receive information are provided.

  Further, the storage unit 14 stores a main program for executing reproduction of music and the like, a music database (DB) described later, and the like. Furthermore, the vehicle-mounted terminal 1 can also reproduce DVDs, CDs, MDs, etc., and also serves as a GPS navigation system using a DVD-ROM or the like.

  The server 2 includes a CPU and the like, and includes a processing unit 21 having various communication functions and data processing functions, a keyboard and a mouse, and the like, and includes an input unit 22 capable of inputting various data, a display, An input unit 23 capable of displaying various data, a memory, and the like are provided, and a storage unit 24 capable of storing various data is provided. The storage unit 24 stores various databases described later.

  Similar to the server 2, the store terminal 3 includes a CPU and the like, and includes a processing unit 31 having various communication functions and data processing functions, a keyboard and a mouse, and the like, and an input unit 32 capable of inputting various data. And an input unit 33 that can display various data, and a storage unit 34 that can store various data.

  Embodiment 1 using the system configuration shown in FIG. 1 will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure in the music data distribution system according to the first embodiment.

  The in-vehicle terminal 1 normally functions as a playback device such as the MD, a receiver such as a radio broadcast, or a navigation device using a GPS system. When a user who drives a vehicle equipped with the in-vehicle terminal 1 purchases a product or enjoys a service at a store where the store terminal 3 is installed, the store terminal 3 determines the usage amount, the number of uses, the usage time, etc. of the product or service. The included usage information is transmitted to the in-vehicle terminal 1 (step 1). In addition, when the user uses a toll road that is affiliated, the usage information is obtained from the toll gate 4 via the ETC device, and when the affiliated radio broadcast is viewed, it is used from the broadcasting station 5 via the tuner. Get information.

  When a vehicle driven by a user uses a toll road and pays a fee using an ETC device, the information such as the fee is recorded on a fee gate terminal installed in the fee gate and an IC card in the ETC device. The That is, information such as a usage fee is recorded on the IC card, and the usage information can be acquired from the IC card.

  When the in-vehicle terminal 1 receives the usage information from the store terminal 3 or the like (step 2), it writes the usage information in the usage information database (DB) 101 (step 3). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the usage information DB 101 stored in the in-vehicle terminal 1. In the usage information DB 101, a service ID, a user usage count, a user usage time, and a user usage fee are recorded in association with each other.

The service ID is a number that identifies a purchased product or a received service. For example, service ID: A0010123 is the use of a highway, and the use information includes the number of times of use of the highway, the time of driving on the highway, and the use fee of the highway.

  Service ID: B0020322 is the usage of the restaurant (store), and the usage information includes the number of times the restaurant has been visited, the time spent at the restaurant, and the usage fee of the restaurant.

  Service ID: C0160225 is radio broadcast viewing, and the usage information is only the radio broadcast viewing time. As described above, it is preferable to appropriately set the items used as usage information according to the nature of the service.

  The in-vehicle terminal 1 acquires usage information and updates the usage information DB 101 every time a user uses a target service or the like until a predetermined time elapses. The in-vehicle terminal 1 waits for a certain period of time to elapse (step 4), and transmits the usage information recorded in the usage information DB 101 to the server 2 (step 5).

  When the server 2 receives the usage information from the in-vehicle terminal 1 (step 6), the server 2 writes the received usage information in the usage information DB 201 of the recording unit (step 7).

  FIG. 4 shows the usage information DB 201 of the server 2. The usage information DB 201 is provided for each user. The usage information DB 201 includes a service ID, the number of reproducible times per license, a target usage count, a user usage count, a target usage time, a user usage time, a target usage fee, Information on user usage fees and the number of possible licenses are recorded in association with each other.

  The number of reproducible times per license is the number of times that the music data distributed from the server 2 can be replayed in the in-vehicle terminal 1, and the number of times may be limited by setting a certain number of times, or no limit (F ), The music data once acquired may be reproduced without limitation.

  The target usage count, target usage time, and target usage fee are the usage count, usage time, and usage fee necessary for obtaining one license that can receive distribution of music data. It may be configured to count all of the usage count, usage time, and usage fee, or only the items selected as appropriate, such as only the usage count, only the usage count and usage time, are counted according to the content of the service. You may comprise as follows.

  The number of possible licenses is the number of licenses that can receive the music data distribution service, and one license is counted when the number of uses of the user reaches the target number of times. In this embodiment, it is configured so that the three items of usage time, usage count, and usage fee are counted independently, and one license is obtained when the usage count etc. exceeds the target count etc. in any one item. Although counted, each item may be associated so that one license is counted when the number of uses exceeds the target number of times in all items.

  After writing the usage information in the usage information DB 201, the server determines whether there is the number of possible licenses (step 8). If the number of possible licenses is found as a result of the determination, the music data to be transmitted to the in-vehicle terminal 1 is selected to create a music list (step 9). The music data is selected according to the user's preference acquired in advance.

  FIG. 5 shows the user DB 202 stored in the server 2. The user DB 202 stores information about all users, and records the number of accumulated licenses, the final distribution date, genre number, artist number, age number, and distributed music number in association with the user number. .

  The cumulative license number is the cumulative license number of the user, and the final delivery date is the date and time when the music data was last delivered. The genre number, artist number, and era number are numbers that specify the genre and the like of the music that the user wants to distribute. In other words, the genre number and the like indicate the user's preference for music, and the genre desired by the user, the artist, the release age, etc. are acquired in advance.

  Thereby, it is possible to provide music data that suits the user's preference from among a lot of music to be released. In this embodiment, the music data to be distributed can be selected in the three items of genre, artist, and era. However, as other items, items such as gender and country may be provided. You may comprise so that it may not provide at all and the music data to distribute at random may be selected.

  FIG. 6 shows the music DB 203 of the server. The music DB 203 stores information related to music data that can be distributed to the user, and the genre, album name, artist name, and number specifying the track are associated with the music ID that specifies the music and recorded. Has been.

  The server 2 selects several pieces of music data to be distributed to the user from the music DB 203 based on the genre number, artist number, and age number of the user DB 202, and a music list based on the selected music is stored in the in-vehicle terminal. Transmit (step 10).

  When receiving the music list (step 11), the in-vehicle terminal 1 displays the music list (step 12). FIG. 7 is a display screen of the output unit of the in-vehicle terminal displaying the music list. The user can select music data to receive the distribution service by looking at the music list. The in-vehicle terminal 1 waits for an input for selecting music data from the user (step 13), and transmits the selected music ID to the server (step 14).

  When the server 2 receives the music ID (step 15), the server 2 acquires the corresponding music data from the music DB 203 (step 16), and transmits the music data to the in-vehicle terminal 1 (step 17). When receiving the music data from the server 2 (step 18), the in-vehicle terminal 1 stores the received music data in the music DB 102 (step 19).

  FIG. 8 shows the music DB 102 of the in-vehicle terminal. The music DB 102 stores information related to the music data distributed from the server 2 to the in-vehicle terminal 1, and the number of reproducible times, the genre, the album name, the artist name, and the track number are associated with the music ID. Associated and recorded.

  The reproducible number of times is the number of times the music data can be reproduced in the in-vehicle terminal, and is updated every time reproduction is performed. The music data for which the reproducible number of times is set can be replayed until the reproducible number of times becomes 0, and unlimited (F in the drawing) can be replayed any number of times.

  Next, the in-vehicle terminal 1 updates the usage information recorded in the usage information DB according to the number of licenses that received the music data distribution service (step 20). The above is a case where there is the number of possible licenses due to the use of the user's service and the like, and the processing when there is no number of possible licenses will be described below.

The server 2 receives the usage information from the in-vehicle terminal 1 and updates the usage information DB 201, and then determines whether there is a possible license number (step 8). As a result of the determination, if there is no number of possible licenses, the distribution of music data cannot be performed, and the information “distribution service impossible” is transmitted to the in-vehicle terminal 1 (step 21).

  The in-vehicle terminal 1 that has received the information indicating that the distribution service is not available displays a message notifying that the music data distribution service such as “music data distribution impossible” and “utilization time is insufficient” cannot be received (step 22). ).

  In addition, when transmitting information that the distribution service is not possible from the server 2 to the in-vehicle terminal 1, together with the information that the distribution service is not possible, the time until the license acquisition is transmitted to the in-vehicle terminal 1, You may comprise so that the time until license acquisition etc. may be displayed.

  As described above, according to the music data distribution system according to the first embodiment, new music data can be distributed to the user in accordance with the purchase of the user's product or the reception of the service. Therefore, even if the user does not consciously purchase music data, new music data can be provided to the user as appropriate. Further, the user can receive the distribution of music data by using the service of the partner, etc., and can prompt the user to promote the use of the service of the partner.

  In the first embodiment, the usage information is transmitted from the in-vehicle terminal to the server at regular intervals. However, the usage information may be transmitted after waiting for a transmission request from the user.

<Embodiment 2>
In the music data distribution system according to the second embodiment, the music data in which the music data is distributed from the server 2 to the in-vehicle terminal 1 in the first embodiment is provided with a key for restricting reproduction to the in-vehicle terminal 1 in advance. Is recorded, and the key is released so that the music data recorded in the in-vehicle terminal 1 can be reproduced according to the usage information. Also in the second embodiment, the system configuration diagram shown in FIG. 1 is the same, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure in the music data distribution system according to the second embodiment. Steps up to step 3 are the same as in the first embodiment, and will be described from step 4. FIG. 10 shows the music DB 103 stored in the in-vehicle terminal, and FIG. 11 shows the usage information DB 104 stored in the in-vehicle terminal.

  The music DB 103 stores information related to music data, and records the number of reproducible times, genre, album name, artist name, and track identification number in association with the music ID.

  The reproducible number of times is the number of times that the vehicle-mounted terminal can reproduce, and the number shown in the figure indicates the number of times. In addition, “N” input to the number of reproducible times indicates that reproduction is not possible, and the music data is provided with a key for restricting reproduction, indicating that reproduction is not possible. In order to reproduce the music data, the user needs to acquire a possible license using a service or the like and acquire a key for releasing the restriction from the server.

  In the usage information DB 104 stored in the in-vehicle terminal, the service ID, the number of reproducible times per license, the target usage count, the user usage count, the target usage time, the user usage time, the target usage fee, the user usage fee, and the number of points are stored. Information is recorded in association with each other.

  The number of points is a value calculated based on the usage fee or the like, and is predetermined according to the nature of the service or the like. In the second embodiment, one point is acquired when the number of uses reaches the target number of uses.

  After updating the usage information DB 104, the in-vehicle terminal 1 calculates the total number of points, and determines the presence or absence of a service that can be received based on the number of points (step 34). FIG. 12 shows a service DB 105 stored in the in-vehicle terminal 1. In the service list, the number of points and the contents of services received according to the number of points are associated and recorded.

  The in-vehicle terminal 1 determines whether the service can be received from the service DB 105 based on the number of points. In the second embodiment, the service with the smallest number of points is “hands-free ringtone” with 10 points. Therefore, if the number of points is 10 points or more, it is determined that there is a service that can be received.

  For example, at 20 points, one piece of music data can be acquired, at 60 points, five pieces of music data can be acquired, and at 100 points, one piece of music data for an album can be acquired.

  You may ask the user to set in advance the service that the user wants to receive, and you may be encouraged to add points with the goal of receiving the service, or a list of services that can be received each time points are collected It may be configured to be displayed and arbitrarily selected by the user.

  As a result of the determination, if there is a service that can be received based on the point, the in-vehicle terminal 1 creates a service list corresponding to the number of points based on the service DB 105 (step 35), and the output unit 13 The service list is displayed on the display screen (step 36). The in-vehicle terminal 1 displays a list of services that can be received on the display unit, and waits for a service and music data selection instruction from the user.

  FIGS. 13-16 has shown the display screen of the output part 13 of the vehicle-mounted terminal 1. FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 13, the current point status is displayed. The display screen displays the license status indicating the presence or absence of a license for reproducing the music data, the current number of points, and the number of points necessary for acquiring the license. In addition, buttons for selecting the “acquisition point list”, “service list”, and “music management” screens are displayed on the screen, and each screen is displayed by a selection input from the user.

  FIG. 14 shows the “acquired point status” screen, and FIG. 15 shows the “service list”. According to the display screen, the user can present the number of points necessary for the service to be acquired, the necessary usage fee, and the like, and can promote the user's willingness to acquire points.

  In addition, the display screen is a touch panel device, and the user can input an instruction by touching the touch panel, can change the contents of the service, and the service according to the user's preference. Can be provided.

  Then, the user selects a service selection instruction on the “music management information” screen shown in FIG. In the table on the left side, names of songs that can receive the distribution service are displayed, and on the right side, “Purchase”, “Delete”, and “Change” buttons are displayed.

The selection of the music data can be appropriately configured. For example, when the user selects a music and inputs a “purchase” button, the in-vehicle terminal provides a distribution service of the music data and the user If the user selects the song and then enters the “Delete” button, the song is deleted, and when the user selects the song and then enters the “Change” button, the same service partner changes the song according to the point. It becomes possible to do.

  The in-vehicle terminal waits for a service and music data selection input from the user (step 37), and transmits the selected music ID to the server (step 38).

  When the server 2 receives the music ID (step 39), the server 2 accesses a music DB (not shown) of the server 2. In the music DB, a music ID and a key code for canceling reproduction of the music data of the music ID are recorded in association with each other. The server 2 obtains a key code for releasing the restriction on reproduction of the music ID from the music DB (step 40), and transmits the key code to the in-vehicle terminal (step 41).

  When the in-vehicle terminal 1 acquires the key code (step 42), it records the key code in the music DB (step 43). When the key code is recorded in the music DB, the reproducible number of times is updated. For example, since the music ID 2582-6-259 can be reproduced five times per license, “5” is input as the number of reproducible times. As a result, the user can reproduce the music data with the reproducible number of times updated.

  Next, the in-vehicle terminal updates the usage information according to the number of licenses for which the key code has been acquired (step 44). That is, the number of points corresponding to the license that enables the music data to be reproduced is cleared.

  As a result of the determination in step 34, if there is no service when the user can receive the points according to the number of points acquired, the user is informed that the distribution service cannot be received, as in the first embodiment. The process is terminated (step 45).

  As described above, even with the music data distribution system according to the second embodiment, music data can be distributed by enjoying the user's service and the like, and new music data is distributed to the user without the user being aware of it. It becomes possible.

  In the second embodiment, the music data is stored in the music DB of the in-vehicle terminal 1 in advance, but the music data with a key for restricting reproduction is periodically delivered from the server 2 to the in-vehicle terminal. It may be configured.

<Embodiment 3>
The music data distribution system according to the third embodiment is an embodiment in which the key code for canceling the reproduction restriction acquired from the server in the second embodiment is stored in the in-vehicle terminal. In the description of the third embodiment, the same components as those in the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a procedure in the music data distribution system according to the third embodiment. Steps 57 (corresponding to step 37 in the second embodiment) are the same as those in the second embodiment, and will be described from step 58.

  The in-vehicle terminal 1 waits for an input for selecting music data from the user (step 57), and acquires a key code of the selected music ID from a key code DB (not shown) (step 58). In the key code DB, the music ID and a key code for releasing the restriction on reproduction of music data stored in the music DB are recorded in association with each other.

The in-vehicle terminal 1 reads the key code of the corresponding music ID from the key code DB and records the key code in the music DB (step 59). By recording the key code, the number of reproducible times is input according to the number of licenses acquired in the reproducible number of times of the music DB.

  Hereinafter, the in-vehicle terminal 1 updates the usage information DB in the same manner (step 60), and ends the process. If no license is available, a message indicating that the distribution service cannot be received is displayed (step 61), and the process is terminated.

  Also according to the third embodiment, music data can be distributed according to the user's enjoyment of services, etc., and new music data can be provided as appropriate without the user having to consciously purchase music data. Become. In addition, the music data distribution system according to the third embodiment does not require information to be transmitted and received between the in-vehicle terminal 1 and the server 2 every time music data is distributed. At the same time, rapid processing can be performed.

  In this embodiment, the terminal device is described as an in-vehicle terminal. However, the music data distribution system according to the present invention is not limited to the in-vehicle terminal, and can be applied to various terminals.

  As mentioned above, although the embodiment of the music data distribution system according to the present invention has been described as an example, the present invention includes combinations thereof as much as possible.

It is a lineblock diagram of the music data distribution system concerning an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure in the music data distribution system according to the first embodiment. It is the figure which showed utilization information DB101 stored in the vehicle-mounted terminal 1. FIG. It is the figure which showed utilization information DB201 of the server 2. FIG. It is the figure which showed user DB202 of the server 2. FIG. It is the figure which showed music DB203 of the server 3. It is the figure which showed the output part 13 of the vehicle-mounted terminal 1 which displayed the music list. It is the figure which showed music DB102 of the vehicle-mounted terminal 1. FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure in the music data distribution system according to the second embodiment. It is the figure which showed music DB103 of the vehicle-mounted terminal 1. FIG. It is the figure which showed utilization information DB104 of the vehicle-mounted terminal 1. FIG. It is the figure which showed service DB105 of the vehicle-mounted terminal. It is the figure which showed the display screen of the output part 13 of the vehicle-mounted terminal. It is the figure which showed the display screen of the output part 13 of the vehicle-mounted terminal. It is the figure which showed the display screen of the output part 13 of the vehicle-mounted terminal. It is the figure which showed the display screen of the output part 13 of the vehicle-mounted terminal. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure in the music data distribution system according to the third embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 In-vehicle terminal 2 Server 3 Store terminal 4 Charge gate 5 Broadcasting station 11, 21, 31 Processing part 12, 22, 32 Input part 13, 23, 33 Output part 14, 24, 34 Storage part 15 GPS
16 tuner 17 transceiver

Claims (7)

A music data distribution system comprising a terminal device and a server connected via a network, and distributing music data from the server to the terminal device,
The terminal device includes usage information recording means for recording usage information based on purchase of a product or enjoyment of a service by a user;
A communication means for transmitting and receiving to and from the server,
The server includes music storage means for storing the music data;
Communication means for transmitting and receiving to and from the terminal device;
A music data distribution system comprising: distribution control means for controlling distribution of the music data based on usage information received from the terminal device. A music data distribution system comprising a terminal device and a server connected via a network, and distributing music data from the server to the terminal device,
The terminal device includes music storage means for storing music data;
Music playback means for playing back music based on music data stored in the music storage means;
Usage information recording means for recording usage information based on purchase of a product or enjoyment of service by a user;
Communication means for transmitting and receiving to and from the server,
The server is configured to determine whether or not to reproduce the music information stored in the terminal device based on usage information received from the terminal device;
Communication means for transmitting and receiving with the terminal device,
The said terminal device is a music data delivery system which controls a music reproduction | regeneration means based on the availability information received from the said server.   The music data distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the usage information includes at least one of a usage amount, a usage count, and a usage time of a product or service. The terminal device is an in-vehicle terminal device mounted on a vehicle,
This in-vehicle terminal device further includes an ETC device,
The music data distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein usage information based on usage of a toll road as the service is acquired from the ETC (registered trademark) device. The terminal device is an in-vehicle terminal device mounted on a vehicle,
This in-vehicle terminal device further includes a car navigation system,
The music data distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein usage information based on usage of a store, a facility, or the like as the service is acquired from the navigation system. The terminal device is an in-vehicle terminal device mounted on a vehicle,
The music data distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the in-vehicle terminal device includes broadcast reproduction means for receiving and reproducing a broadcast signal such as radio or television received from a broadcast station. Music data storage means for storing music data;
Music playback means for playing back music data stored in the music storage means;
Usage information recording means for recording usage information based on purchase of a product or enjoyment of service by a user;
A terminal device comprising: a playback control unit that controls the music playback unit based on usage information recorded in the usage information recording unit.

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