JP2007079266A - Online music reproduction system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an online music reproduction system which includes a recipe information distribution system with high usability and amusement. <P>SOLUTION: Since a server 14 has a recipe data base 90 which stores recipe information about many dishes and an online KARAOKE system 12 has an acquisition means 94 for acquiring recipe information of a predetermined dish from the recipe data base 90 via a communication line 16, a recipe output means 96 for outputting a recipe of a dish based on the recipe information acquired by the acquisition means 94 and a performance music output means 98 for outputting predetermined performance music according to waiting time determined in the acquired recipe information, cooking is not only performed by referring to a desired recipe but a performance music according to the waiting time in the waiting time such as stew or an oven operation in the cooking, waiting time is happily spent and its excess is suitably prevented. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication music playback apparatus that is connected to a predetermined communication line and outputs a predetermined performance music selected from a large number of performance music music, and the communication music playback apparatus via the communication line. The present invention relates to a new technique for performing distribution control of recipe information of a dish using a communication music reproduction system equipped with a server capable of communicating information.

  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.

  As an example of such a karaoke apparatus, a communication karaoke apparatus capable of acquiring information related to the performance music from a predetermined server via a communication line is known. This communication karaoke device is connected to a server (center device) of a predetermined karaoke service providing company via a communication line such as a public telephone line, so that information can be exchanged with the server. The karaoke information of the new song is downloaded as appropriate by the plurality of karaoke devices, so that the latest services such as the performance of the new song can always be enjoyed using the karaoke devices. Against the background of recent advances in information communication technology, a new communication karaoke apparatus has been proposed in which information acquisition via a predetermined communication line is the main axis of control. For example, connected to an external device such as a CRT (Cathode-Ray Tube), and using the external device as an output device, a performance song based on information downloaded from the server is output, and a lyric text image of the performance song is displayed. That is the online karaoke device. The communication karaoke system (communication music reproduction system) of such an aspect is generally used as an inexpensive communication karaoke apparatus (communication music reproduction apparatus) with a simple configuration as much as possible by using a home television or the like as an output device. Karaoke performance at home etc. can be realized.

  By the way, as described above, recent progress in information communication technology is remarkable, and distribution technology for distributing digital contents (Digital Contents) via a communication line such as a public telephone line is put into practical use in various fields. As an example of such a distribution technique, a distribution system that distributes recipe information of a dish via the communication line has been proposed. For example, this is the recipe search system described in Patent Document 1. According to this technology, a center device for distributing a large number of recipe information, a server that receives distribution of recipe information from the center device, and a terminal device that can download recipe information from the server via the Internet or the like By providing, it is supposed that browsing of a desired recipe can be realized based on a keyword by these terminal devices.

JP 2003-271712 A

  However, the above-mentioned conventional technique is a technique in which desired recipe information can be simply downloaded from a server. In other words, it is only a database of recipes as books, so it is not very useful. There was no entertainment that tended to be important in business. In light of the drawbacks of the conventional recipe information distribution technology, the present inventor has developed a recipe information distribution system that is highly usable and highly entertaining by applying the above-described communication music reproduction system as a result of continuing intensive devising. I came up with the idea.

  The present invention has been made against the background of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a communication music reproduction system including a recipe information distribution system that is highly usable and rich in entertainment. .

  In order to achieve such an object, the gist of the present invention is that a communication music reproducing apparatus is connected to a predetermined communication line and outputs a predetermined performance song selected from a large number of performance songs; A communication music playback system comprising a server capable of communicating information with the communication music playback device via the communication line, wherein the server stores recipe information of a large number of dishes. The communication music playback device includes: an acquisition unit that acquires recipe information of a predetermined dish from the server via the communication line; and the dish based on the recipe information acquired by the acquisition unit. A recipe output means for outputting the recipe, and a performance music output means for outputting a predetermined performance music in accordance with a waiting time set in the recipe information acquired by the acquisition means, And it is characterized in that it has.

  According to this configuration, the server includes a recipe database that stores recipe information of a large number of dishes, and the communication music playback device can receive a recipe for a predetermined dish from the recipe database via the communication line. According to an acquisition means for acquiring information, a recipe output means for outputting the recipe of the dish based on the recipe information acquired by the acquisition means, and a waiting time set in the recipe information acquired by the acquisition means Since it has performance music output means for outputting a predetermined performance music, it is possible not only to perform cooking with reference to a desired recipe acquired from the server, but also to boil or oven the cooking It is possible to output a performance song according to the time during the waiting time, so that the waiting time can be enjoyed and the excess is suitably prevented. It can be. That is, it is possible to provide a communication music reproduction system including a recipe information distribution system that is highly available and rich in entertainment.

  Here, preferably, the server includes a music database that stores a large number of pieces of music information for outputting the performance music, and the acquisition unit is configured to store a predetermined dish via the communication line. The recipe information is acquired from the recipe database, and the music information of the performance music corresponding to the waiting time set in the recipe information is acquired from the music database. In this way, there is an advantage that a practical communication music reproduction system can be used to realize a recipe information distribution system that is highly usable and rich in entertainment.

  Preferably, the music information stored in the music database is each associated with at least one genre, and the acquisition means is defined as recipe information acquired together via the communication line. The music information of the performance music according to the waiting time is acquired from the music database based on the specified genre. In this way, it is possible to output a performance song that reflects the user's preference during the cooking wait time, and there is an advantage that the waiting time can be further enjoyed.

  Preferably, the music information stored in the music database is associated with at least one artist name, and the acquisition means is set as recipe information acquired together via the communication line. The music information of the performance music corresponding to the waiting time is acquired from the music database based on the designated artist name. In this way, it is possible to output a performance song that reflects the user's preference during the cooking wait time, and there is an advantage that the waiting time can be further enjoyed.

  Preferably, the acquisition means has previously selected the music information of the performance music corresponding to the waiting time defined in the recipe information acquired together via the communication line by the communication music playback device. It is acquired from the music database based on the music selection history of performance music. In this way, it is possible to output a performance song that reflects the user's preference during the cooking wait time, and there is an advantage that the waiting time can be further enjoyed.

  Preferably, the communication music reproducing device is used by being connected to a predetermined output device, and outputs the cooking recipe and performance music via the output device. In this way, there is an advantage that it is possible to realize a recipe information distribution system that is highly usable and highly amuseable by using a simple and practical communication music reproducing apparatus.

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

  FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a communication karaoke system 10 which is an embodiment of a communication music reproduction system of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a communication karaoke system 10 according to the present embodiment includes a communication karaoke apparatus 12 that is a communication music reproducing apparatus and a server 14 that is an information processing apparatus managed by a karaoke service providing company, for example. 16 is connected. The communication line 16 is a broadband network such as an asymmetric digital communication line using a public telephone line, for example, and electronic information can be transmitted and received between the communication karaoke apparatus 12 and the server 14 via the communication line 16. It is possible.

  The communication karaoke device 12 is connected to an output device 18 having a video display function and an audio output function, such as a CRT (Cathode-Ray Tube) or a PDP (Plasma Display Panel), by wire or wirelessly. A plurality of performance songs recorded on a storage medium such as a CD (Compact Disc) 20 are individually output as an output device, and a lyric character image corresponding to the performance song is displayed using the output device 18 as a video output device. Thus, it is possible to perform karaoke performances of performance songs stored on the CD 20 or the like. Also, music information of a predetermined performance is obtained as digital content from the server 14 via the communication line 16, and the performance music is output and a lyric text image is displayed based on the music information. In the present embodiment, a description will be given of a mode in which both performance output and video display are performed via the output device 18. However, only video display is performed via the output device 18, and the performance karaoke device 12 is used for performance output. A mode of performing by the above process is also conceivable. In such an aspect, a speaker or the like as an audio output device is provided in the communication karaoke device 12 in addition to the configuration described in detail below.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the communication karaoke apparatus 12. As shown in FIG. 2, the communication karaoke apparatus 12 includes a CPU 26 that is a central processing unit, a ROM 28 that is a read-only memory, a RAM 30 that is a read / write memory as needed, an operation panel 32, and a remote control receiver 34. A CD slot 36 for accommodating the CD 20, a CD drive unit 38, a CD reading unit 40, a CD reproducing unit 42, a vocal canceller 50, a modem 52, a MIDI sound source 54, and a performance adjusting unit 56. A microphone 58 as an audio input device, an A / D converter 60, an amplifier mixer 62, a video board 64, and an interface 66 for connection to the output device 18.

  The CPU 26 is a so-called computer that processes and controls electronic information based on a predetermined program stored in advance in the ROM 28 using the temporary storage function of the RAM 30, and reproduces the CD 20 accommodated in the CD slot 36. Or output (playback) a performance song based on MIDI data by the MIDI sound source 54, or synchronize with the playback of the performance song, and generate a lyric text image (lyric telop) based on the lyrics information of the performance song. In addition to basic control such as generating information, outputting the performance and video via the output device 18, and controlling information communication with the server 14 via the communication line 16, a recipe to be described later Display / karaoke control is executed.

  The operation panel 32 adjusts the pitch of a performance tune reproduced by the CD playback unit 42, the MIDI sound source 54, etc., adjusts the volume balance between the performance and the song, and other functions such as echo, volume, tone, etc. An input device having operation buttons (switches) or knobs for performing various operations related to karaoke performance by the communication karaoke device 12, such as performing various performance adjustments and inputting a music selection number of a performance tune desired to be played. It is. Further, the communication karaoke apparatus 12 is provided with a remote control device 68 that functions as an input device for remotely executing a part of the function of the operation panel 32, and the remote control reception unit 34 is provided with the remote control device 68. The remote control signal transmitted from is received and supplied to the CPU.

  The CD drive unit 38 is mainly composed of a spindle motor that rotates a spindle (drive shaft) in order to rotate the CD 20 accommodated in the CD slot 36 around its axis, and in accordance with a command from the CPU 26. The CD 20 is rotated at a predetermined rotation speed. The CD reader 40 irradiates the CD 20 with laser light and receives reflected light to read the stored contents of the CD 20 and picks up the optical head in the radial direction of the CD 20. And a slider motor that reciprocates, and functions as a reading unit (reading device) that reads information stored in the CD 20 that is a storage medium. The CD playback section 42 is a performance means for playing (playing back) music based on the performance data read by the CD reading section 40, and is stored in the CD slot 36 for the performance of songs recorded on the CD 20. The CD 20 is rotated by the CD drive unit 38, the performance data that is stored in the CD 20 is read by the CD reading unit 40, and the performance based on the performance data is reproduced by the CD reproduction unit 42. .

  The vocal canceller 50 removes (cancels) the vocal part included in the performance reproduced by the CD reproducing unit 42. Specifically, a predetermined frequency band at the center of the frequency band of the input music data is removed and output. By such processing, the original artist's singing is removed from the performance reproduced by the CD reproducing unit 42, and a performance composed only of performance sounds such as musical instruments is output from the vocal canceller 50.

  The modem 52 is a device for connecting the communication karaoke apparatus 12 to the communication line 16, converts a digital signal output from the CPU 26 into an analog signal and sends the analog signal to the communication line 16. The analog signal transmitted via 16 is converted into a digital signal and supplied to the CPU 26. Acquisition (downloading) of recipe information and karaoke information, which will be described later, is performed via the modem 52. When a predetermined music selection number is input via the operation panel 32, the remote control device 68, or the like, MIDI (which is music information of a musical composition corresponding to the music selection number from the server 14 via the modem 52). Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data and lyrics information are downloaded. The MIDI sound source 54 is a performance means for playing (reproducing) music based on the MIDI data thus acquired. Further, when the music piece information is acquired from the server 14 in this way, the music selection history is stored in a music selection history database 92 (see FIG. 4) provided in the RAM 30.

  The performance adjustment unit 56 performs various adjustments regarding the performance output from the vocal canceller 50 or the MIDI sound source 54. Specifically, various adjustments such as the pitch, volume, performance speed, echo, tone, etc. of the musical composition are performed in accordance with operations via the operation panel 32, the remote control device 68, and the like. The amplifier mixer 62 synthesizes (mixes) the performance (music data) adjusted by the performance adjustment unit 56 and the audio information input from the microphone 58 via the A / D converter 60. The user's singing (singing voice) input by the microphone 58 in the karaoke performance by the communication karaoke apparatus 12 is synthesized with the performance by the amplifier mixer 62 and is sent to the output device 18 through the interface 44. And output from a speaker or the like in the output device 18. Note that the microphone 58 is preferably provided so as to be detachable from the communication karaoke apparatus 12, or may be wirelessly connected by infrared rays or the like.

  The video board 64 performs processing related to video display (drawing) in response to a command from the CPU 26. Specifically, a predetermined image is displayed on the screen of the output device 18 through the interface 66. For example, the lyric character image generated by the CPU 26 is displayed, and the lyric character image display process such as changing the color of the lyric character image over time, or a predetermined background on the back layer of the lyric character image. Various video displays during karaoke performance by the communication karaoke apparatus 12 such as background video display processing such as video display are controlled. In addition, the display of a recipe based on recipe information described later is also performed via the video board 64.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the server 14. As shown in FIG. 3, the server 14 is a so-called Neumann computer that performs signal processing in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 72 in advance using the temporary storage function of the RAM 74 by the CPU 70 as a central processing unit. A video display device 76, a CRT controller 78 for controlling display of video by the video display device 78, an input device 80 such as a keyboard, and an interface 82 for processing input by the input device 80, A modem 84 for connecting the CPU 70 and the like to the communication line 16 and a hard disk 86 as a storage device are provided.

  The hard disk 86 is provided with a karaoke database 88 for storing a large number of karaoke information and a recipe database 90 for storing a number of recipe information for dishes. The karaoke information stored in the karaoke database 88 includes header information, performance information, lyric information, and the like, and each has a unique music selection number as an index. The performance information included in the karaoke information is preferably MIDI data that can be reproduced by the MIDI sound source 54, that is, the karaoke information stored in the karaoke database 88 is a music tune recorded by the communication karaoke device 12. Corresponding to the music information for output, the karaoke database 88 corresponds to a music database for storing such a large number of music information. Preferably, the karaoke information is classified into genres such as “Japanese pop music”, “Japanese music rock”, “Enka”, “Western music”, “anime song”, etc., and each is associated with at least one genre. In addition to the genre information indicating the associated genre, the header information includes a song name for each karaoke performance song, an artist name (singer name) of the original artist, and a performance time (time from the performance start to the performance end) The performance time information etc. which show) is recorded. The recipe information stored in the recipe database 90 is information for causing the communication karaoke device 12 to output a predetermined recipe for cooking, that is, video and / or audio indicating ingredients and cooking methods. Have a number. The recipe information may be, in the simplest case, HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) data including text information indicating the target cooking ingredients and cooking method, but includes audio information that reads the text of the ingredients and cooking methods. Various formats are conceivable depending on the mode, such as the one that displays an image at each cooking step.

  FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating a main part of the control function provided in the CPU 26 of the communication karaoke apparatus 12. The acquisition means 94 shown in FIG. 4 acquires recipe information of a predetermined dish from the recipe database 90 of the server 14 via the communication line 16. When an operation for starting the recipe display / karaoke control of the present embodiment is performed by the operation panel 32, the remote control device 68 or the like, the output device 18 is shown in FIG. 5 via the video board 64 or the like. The dish selection screen (start screen) is displayed. When a predetermined dish is selected by performing an input operation using the operation panel 32, the remote control device 68, or the like in accordance with the display of this screen or the subsequent dish selection screen, the acquisition means 94 causes the above-described modem 52 or the like to be transmitted. Recipe information corresponding to the selected dish is acquired (downloaded) from the recipe database 90 of the server 14 and stored in the RAM 30 or the like.

  The recipe output unit 96 shown in FIG. 4 outputs the recipe of the dish based on the recipe information acquired by the acquisition unit 94. For example, a recipe screen as shown in FIG. 6 is sequentially displayed on the output device 18 via the video board 64 or the like. The recipe screen shown in FIG. 6 is a screen for displaying information related to the third step “3. Make Nanban vinegar” in the recipe for making the dish “Kamo Nanban”. The operation panel 32, the remote control device 68, etc. When a transition operation to the next step is performed, a screen for displaying information related to the fourth step “4. Friing vegetables” is newly displayed. The recipe output means 96 causes the output device 18 to display a screen showing each step of cooking, thereby outputting a series of recipes for a predetermined dish. In this embodiment, a mode in which a predetermined video is output as the cooking recipe will be described. However, audio information that reads out the text of the material or the cooking method may be output together with the video, and further, Only such voice information may be output.

  FIG. 7 is a screen that displays information related to the fifth step “5. Friing duck meat” in the recipe for making the dish “Duck Nanban” that is a continuation of the screen of FIG. 6 described above. In general, cooking recipes often have suitable waiting times that serve as a guide, such as the time to fry ingredients, the time to boil, the time to fry, etc., and the recipe for the dish “Duck Nanan” illustrated in this example In this fifth step, the standard time for fried duck meat is defined as “4 minutes”. The acquisition unit 94 preferably acquires recipe information of a predetermined dish from the recipe database 90 of the server 14 via the communication line 16 and performs a musical composition according to the waiting time set in the recipe information. Karaoke information is acquired from the karaoke database 90 of the server 14. That is, karaoke information having a performance time comparable to the waiting time set in the target recipe information (for example, about ± 5 seconds) is searched and downloaded. For example, one piece of karaoke information is randomly extracted from a plurality of pieces of karaoke information with matching performance times. Further, if there is a musical piece that happens to fit in the performance time among the musical pieces stored in the CD 20 stored in the CD slot 36, the musical piece is selected as an output target by the musical piece output means 98 described later. Also good.

  4 performs a performance based on the karaoke information acquired by the acquisition unit 94 in the same manner according to the waiting time set in the recipe information acquired by the acquisition unit 94. The performance piece output unit 98 shown in FIG. For example, a performance tune based on the MIDI data of the karaoke information is output via the MIDI sound source 54 and the like, and a karaoke character image including a lyric character image as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the output device 18 via the video board 64 and the like. Display the performance screen. Preferably, a character image (telop) indicating the remaining time of the waiting time is displayed together with the lyric character image as shown in FIG. The performance music output by the performance music output means 98 is used as a kitchen timer in cooking, for example, when the user performs cooking according to the display of the recipe screen shown in FIG. The karaoke performance is started by performing a predetermined performance start operation by the remote control device 68 or the like, and the user enjoys the karaoke performance and cooks the dish set in the recipe (fry the duck meat in FIG. 7). As described above, since the karaoke information acquired by the acquisition means 94 has the same performance time corresponding to the waiting time defined in the recipe information, the user can perform based on the karaoke information. At the same time, the waiting time ends and the next step can be taken. In the present embodiment, the recipe information having only one location corresponding to the waiting time will be described. However, recipe information having a plurality of locations corresponding to the waiting time is naturally considered. Karaoke information having a performance time comparable to the waiting time is acquired and assigned to each portion corresponding to the waiting time. Note that depending on the type of waiting time such as the time to stir the material, the user may not be able to see the screen of the output device 18 while cooking. Therefore, the performance music output means 98 does not necessarily output the performance music. It is not necessary to display the screen as shown in FIG. In addition, when the user can see the screen of the output device 18 while cooking, such as the time for cooking the material, the lyric text image is displayed and the output device while the user is cooking such as the time to fry the material. If the 18 screens cannot be viewed, the display of the lyric character image may be switched according to the mode, such as the lyric character image is not displayed.

  Here, the acquisition unit 94 preferably uses the operation panel 32 or the remote control device 68 to provide karaoke information of a performance song according to a waiting time defined in recipe information acquired together via the communication line 16. Is acquired from the karaoke database 88 based on the genre and artist name specified by the input operation. That is, among the many pieces of karaoke information stored in the karaoke database 88, the karaoke information is associated with the genre or artist name specified by the input operation of the operation panel 32, the remote control device 68, etc., and the performance time One piece of karaoke information is randomly extracted from a plurality of pieces of karaoke information to which is matched. Further, preferably, the music information of the performance music corresponding to the waiting time set in the recipe information acquired together via the communication line 16 is based on the music selection history stored in the music selection history database 92 of the RAM 30. From the karaoke database 88. That is, among a lot of karaoke information stored in the karaoke database 88, the karaoke information included in the music selection history stored in the music selection history database 92 of the RAM 30 or the music selection history (for example, karaoke included in the music selection history). One piece of karaoke information is randomly extracted from a plurality of pieces of karaoke information (related to the most genre among the genres associated with the information) and matched with the performance time. Further, the karaoke information included in the music selection history stored in the music selection history database 92 of the RAM 30 or the karaoke information corresponding to the music selection history is designated by an input operation of the operation panel 32 or the remote control device 68. Karaoke information associated with a particular genre or artist name may be acquired. Also, a plurality of pieces of karaoke information of performance songs corresponding to the waiting time set in the recipe information acquired together via the communication line 16 are listed as candidates, and the user is allowed to select any one of the karaoke information. It may be. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the acquisition unit 94 is preferably set to recipe information acquired together via the communication line 16 in response to an operation by the operation panel 32, the remote control device 68, or the like. Re-acquire other karaoke information according to the waiting time (karaoke information different from the one originally downloaded).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining recipe display / karaoke control by the CPU 26 of the communication karaoke apparatus 12, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step (hereinafter, step is omitted) S1, whether or not a predetermined dish is selected by the operation panel 32, the remote control device 68, or the like in accordance with the screen display as shown in FIG. To be judged. While the determination in S1 is denied, the determination is repeated to wait. If the determination in S1 is affirmed, in S2, the operation panel 32, the remote control device 68, etc. It is determined whether an artist name has been selected. While the determination of S2 is denied, the determination is repeated to wait, but when the determination of S2 is affirmed, the communication karaoke apparatus in the past from the music selection history database 92 of the RAM 30 in S3. The music selection history of the performance music selected at 12 is read out.

  Next, in S4, the recipe information of the dish selected in S1 is downloaded from the recipe database 90 via the communication line 16, and has a performance time corresponding to the waiting time set in the recipe information. Karaoke information that is karaoke information associated with the genre or artist name selected in S2 or karaoke information corresponding to the music selection history read in S3 is also sent to the karaoke database via the communication line 16. 88 is downloaded. Next, in S5 corresponding to the operation of the recipe output means 96, a recipe video based on the recipe information acquired in S4 is displayed on the output device 18 via the video board 64 or the like.

  Next, in S6, it is determined whether or not a transition operation to the next cooking step has been performed by the operation panel 32, the remote control device 68, or the like. While the determination at S6 is denied, the determination is repeated to wait. When the determination at S6 is affirmative, at S7, the shifted cooking step waits for the performance music to be output. It is determined whether or not the cooking step includes time. If the determination in S7 is negative, the processing from S12 onward is executed. If the determination in S7 is positive, in S8, the performance is performed by the operation panel 32, the remote control device 68, or the like in a waiting time. It is determined whether or not an operation for changing a musical piece scheduled to be performed has been performed. If the determination in S8 is negative, the processing from S10 is executed, but if the determination in S8 is affirmative, in S9, another process having a performance time corresponding to the target waiting time is performed. Karaoke information related to the genre or artist name selected in S2 or karaoke information corresponding to the music selection history read in S3 is downloaded (re-acquired) from the karaoke database 88. The

  Next, in S10, it is determined whether or not a performance start (waiting time countdown start) operation has been performed by the operation panel 32, the remote control device 68, or the like. If the determination in S10 is negative, the processing from S8 onward is executed again. However, if the determination in S10 is positive, in S11 corresponding to the operation of the musical piece output means 98, S4 or Based on the MIDI data of the karaoke information acquired in S9, a performance tune is output by the MIDI sound source 54, and a lyric character image as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the output device 18 via the video board 64 or the like. A karaoke performance screen is displayed. Next, in S12, it is determined whether or not the recipe is completed, that is, whether or not the recipe information has been output to the end. When the determination at S12 is negative, the processing after S5 is executed again, but when the determination at S12 is affirmative, the routine is terminated. In the above control, S4 and S9 correspond to the operation of the acquisition means 94.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the server 14 includes the recipe database 90 that stores recipe information of a large number of dishes, and the communication karaoke apparatus 12 that is a communication music reproducing apparatus includes the communication An acquisition unit 94 (S4 and S9) that acquires recipe information of a predetermined dish from the recipe database 90 via the line 16, and a recipe that outputs the recipe of the dish based on the recipe information acquired by the acquisition unit 94 Since it has the output means 96 (S5) and the performance music output means 98 (S11) for outputting a predetermined performance music according to the waiting time set in the recipe information acquired by the acquisition means 94, the Not only can cooking be performed with reference to a desired recipe acquired from the server 14, but also cooking, baking, etc. Can be output musical piece corresponding to the time in waiting, the excess can suitably be prevented with spend fun latency. That is, it is possible to provide the communication karaoke system 10 including a recipe information distribution system that is highly available and rich in entertainment.

  The server 14 includes a karaoke database 88 that stores a large number of karaoke information, which is music information for outputting the performance tune, and the acquisition means 94 is predetermined via the communication line 16. Is obtained from the recipe database 90, and karaoke information of the performance music corresponding to the waiting time defined in the recipe information is obtained from the karaoke database 88. There is an advantage that the system 10 can be used to realize a recipe information delivery system that is highly available and rich in entertainment.

  The karaoke information stored in the karaoke database 88 is associated with at least one genre, and the acquisition means 94 is determined as recipe information acquired together via the communication line 16. Since the karaoke information of the performance music according to the waiting time is acquired from the karaoke database 88 based on the specified genre, the performance music reflecting the user's preference is output during the waiting time of the dish. There is an advantage that the waiting time can be further enjoyed.

  The karaoke information stored in the karaoke database 88 is associated with at least one artist name, and the acquisition means 94 is defined as recipe information acquired together via the communication line 16. Since the karaoke information of the performance music corresponding to the waiting time is acquired from the karaoke database 88 based on the designated artist name, the performance music reflecting the user's preference is output during the cooking wait time. There is an advantage that the waiting time can be further enjoyed.

  Further, the acquisition means 94 performs the karaoke information of the performance music corresponding to the waiting time defined in the recipe information acquired together via the communication line 16 by the communication karaoke apparatus 12 in the past. Is obtained from the karaoke database 88 on the basis of the music selection history of the music, so that it is possible to output a performance song that reflects the user's preference in the waiting time of the dish, and there is an advantage that the waiting time can be further enjoyed. is there.

  The online karaoke device 12 is used by being connected to a predetermined output device 18, and outputs the cooking recipe and performance music via the output device 18, so that it is simple and practical. There is an advantage that it is possible to realize a recipe information distribution system that is highly available and highly amusement using a communication music reproducing apparatus.

  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, the communication karaoke system 10 described in the above embodiment downloads recipe information of a predetermined dish from the recipe database 90 via the communication line 16 with the communication karaoke device 12 as a controlling entity, and the recipe information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, the server 14 is used as a controlling entity. Distributing recipe information of a predetermined dish to the communication karaoke apparatus 12 via the communication line 16 and distributing karaoke information of a performance song corresponding to the waiting time determined in the recipe information to the communication karaoke apparatus 12 Further, the server may be provided by the communication karaoke apparatus 12. Accessing a predetermined website provided in 4 (connection) may be one recipe information is obtained in the form of so-called viewing by being performed. Further, the performance history database 92 that stores the music selection history of the performance songs selected in the past by the communication karaoke apparatus 12 may be provided on the hard disk 86 of the server 14.

  In the above-described embodiment, the karaoke database 88 is provided on the hard disk 86 of the server 14, and the acquisition unit 94 obtains recipe information of a predetermined dish via the communication line 16. The karaoke database 88 is provided in the communication karaoke apparatus 12, and the karaoke database 88 is obtained from the karaoke database 88 in accordance with the waiting time set in the recipe information. In this embodiment, the performance music corresponding to the waiting time set in the recipe information is retrieved from the karaoke database 88 provided in the communication karaoke apparatus 12 and read out.

  In the above-described embodiment, the recipe output unit 96 switches the screen of the output device 18 in response to an input operation by the operation panel 32, the remote control device 68, or the like. A voice recognition device is provided to switch the display according to the voice of the user, or a proximity sensor is provided in the communication karaoke device 12 to detect the approach of the user and switch the display, etc. Various modes can be considered for switching the recipe screen.

  In the above-described embodiment, the online karaoke apparatus 12 includes the CD slot 36, the CD driving unit 38, the CD reading unit 40, the CD reproducing unit 42, and the like, and is stored in the CD 20 that is a storage medium. However, these configurations are not necessarily provided. The online karaoke device 12 is a music playback device that outputs a performance song based on MIDI data by the MIDI sound source 54. For example, the music karaoke device 12 can play performance songs based on other types of data such as MP3 data and mmf data. The present invention can also be suitably applied to a communication music playback system using a music playback device that performs output.

  In the above-described embodiment, the communication karaoke apparatus 12 is connected to the communication line 16 and outputs a predetermined performance song selected from a large number of performance songs, and the communication karaoke device via the communication line 16. The example in which the present invention is applied to the communication karaoke system 10 provided with the server 14 capable of communicating information with the device 12 has been described. A general personal computer capable of outputting a predetermined performance song selected from the songs, and a server 14 capable of communicating information with the communication karaoke apparatus 12 via the communication line 16; The present invention is preferably applied to a communication music playback system.

  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 a figure explaining the communication karaoke system which is one Example of the communication music reproduction | regeneration system of this invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the communication karaoke apparatus with which the communication karaoke system of FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a figure explaining the structure of the server with which the communication karaoke system of FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a functional block diagram explaining the principal part of the control function with which CPU of the communication karaoke apparatus of FIG. 2 was equipped. It is a figure which illustrates the dish selection screen for recipe display / karaoke control displayed on the output device connected with the communication karaoke apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which illustrates the screen which shows the information which concerns on the 3rd step "3. Make Nanban vinegar" in the recipe for making the dish "Duck Nanban" displayed on the output device connected with the communication karaoke apparatus of FIG. is there. It is a figure which illustrates the screen which shows the information which shows on the output device connected with the communication karaoke apparatus of FIG. 2 about the 5th step "5. fry duck meat" in the recipe for making the dish "duck Nanban". is there. It is a figure which illustrates the karaoke performance screen in the waiting time of the recipe of a dish displayed on the output device connected with the communication karaoke apparatus of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the recipe display / karaoke control by CPU of the communication karaoke apparatus of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10: Online karaoke system (communication music playback system)
12: Online karaoke device (communication music playback device)
14: Server 16: Communication line 18: Output device 88: Karaoke database (musical song database)
90: Recipe database 94: Acquisition means 96: Recipe output means 98: Performance song output means

Claims (6)

Information communication between a communication music reproducing apparatus connected to a predetermined communication line and outputting a predetermined musical piece selected from a large number of musical pieces, and the communication music reproducing apparatus via the communication line A communication music playback system comprising a server capable of performing
The server includes a recipe database that stores recipe information of a large number of dishes,
The communication music playback device includes:
Obtaining means for obtaining recipe information of a predetermined dish from the recipe database via the communication line;
Recipe output means for outputting the recipe of the dish based on the recipe information acquired by the acquisition means;
A communication music reproduction system comprising: a performance music output means for outputting a predetermined performance music according to a waiting time set in the recipe information acquired by the acquisition means. The server
A music database for storing a plurality of pieces of music information for outputting the performance music;
The acquisition means acquires recipe information of a predetermined dish from the recipe database via the communication line, and acquires musical piece music information corresponding to a waiting time determined in the recipe information from the music database. The communication music reproduction system according to claim 1, wherein Each piece of music information stored in the music database is associated with at least one genre,
The acquisition unit is configured to acquire, from the music database, music information of a musical piece corresponding to a waiting time set in recipe information acquired together via the communication line based on a specified genre. Item 2. The communication music playback system according to Item 2. Each piece of music information stored in the music database is associated with at least one artist name,
The acquisition means acquires, from the music database, music information of a musical composition corresponding to a waiting time set in recipe information acquired together via the communication line based on a designated artist name. The communication music reproduction system according to claim 2.   The acquisition means stores the music information of the performance music corresponding to the waiting time defined in the recipe information acquired together via the communication line in the music selection history of the performance music selected in the past by the communication music playback device. The communication music reproduction system according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the communication music reproduction system is obtained from the music database based on the music data.   The communication according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the communication music playback device is used by being connected to a predetermined output device, and outputs the recipe of the dish and the performance music through the output device. Music playback system.

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