JP2007240930A - Electronic quick reference device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic quick reference device which outputs a predetermined sound effects from a karaoke device according to request of a user. <P>SOLUTION: The electronic quick reference device 22 for remotely operating the karaoke device 16 comprises: a motion sensor 94 for detecting relative motion of the electronic quick reference device 22; and a sound effect control signal input means 104, which inputs a sound effect control signal for outputting a predetermined sound effects to the karaoke device 16, according to the detection result of the motion sensor 94. Accordingly, the predetermined sound effects can be simply and easily output from the karaoke device 16, by shaking the electronic quick reference device 22 by a user who is other than the person playing who is conducting karaoke playing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an improvement of an electronic quick sample device for remotely operating a karaoke apparatus for outputting a predetermined performance song selected from a large number of performance songs.

  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 the karaoke performance by the karaoke apparatus, it is generally preferable not only for the user (performer) who is singing but also for other users who are singing together to enhance the atmosphere of the venue. The For this reason, many karaoke boxes or the like lend out percussion instruments such as tambourines, and it is possible to put a so-called combination of such percussion instruments into a karaoke performance. For the same reason, a remote control device provided in a recent karaoke device is usually provided with a sound effect (SE) button for causing the karaoke device to output a sound effect such as a clapping sound. Yes. However, percussion instruments such as tambourine are disturbing when not in use, and many users hate it and do not borrow it. In addition, although the sound effect according to the remote control operation is simple, it is difficult to output the sound effect continuously at a desired timing because of the operation specifications such as pressing a predetermined button. Then, the karaoke apparatus which outputs the said sound effect according to the input from the microphone used for a song is proposed. For example, it is described in Patent Document 1, and according to this technique, a predetermined percussion instrument sound can be output in response to rubbing or hitting a singing microphone.

JP 2000-20054

  However, in the conventional technique, only the user who has a singing microphone, that is, a player, can output the sound effect, and a user other than the player who is present is together with the atmosphere of the place. It was not possible to achieve the original effect of the combined hands of energizing. In addition, since the desired sound effect cannot be output unless the singing microphone is shaken correctly, it takes time and labor to learn how to shake, and the practicality is poor. For this reason, development of the technique which outputs a predetermined sound effect suitably from a karaoke apparatus was requested | required according to a user's request. The present inventor has come up with a new technique using an electronic quick sample device, which is a remote control device for a karaoke device, as a result of diligent efforts regarding this demand.

  The present invention has been made against the background of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic quick sample apparatus that appropriately outputs a predetermined sound effect from a karaoke apparatus in accordance with a user's request. It is in.

  In order to achieve such an object, the gist of the present invention is to display 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 provided with a touch panel display for inputting to the karaoke device in response to a user's contact, a motion sensor for detecting a relative motion of the electronic quick sample device, and a detection result of the motion sensor And a sound effect control signal input means for inputting a sound effect control signal for causing the karaoke apparatus to output a predetermined sound effect in response to the sound.

  According to this configuration, in the electronic quick sample device for remotely operating the karaoke device, a motion sensor that detects the relative motion of the electronic quick sample device and a predetermined value in the karaoke device according to the detection result of the motion sensor. Sound effect control signal input means for inputting a sound effect control signal for outputting a sound effect of the user, for example, a user other than the player who is performing a karaoke performance shakes the electronic sample device. By moving, a predetermined sound effect can be easily and easily output from the karaoke apparatus. That is, it is possible to provide an electronic quick sample device that appropriately outputs a predetermined sound effect from a karaoke device as desired by a user.

  Here, preferably, the sound effect control signal is for outputting any of a plurality of types of sound effects that can be output by the karaoke apparatus in a predetermined manner. In this manner, there is an advantage that various sound effects can be selectively output in a predetermined manner by swinging the electronic quick sample device.

  Preferably, the sound effect control signal input means inputs the sound effect control signal so that the type of the sound effect output from the karaoke apparatus is changed according to the detection result of the motion sensor. Is. In this way, there is an advantage that various sound effects can be selectively output from the karaoke device in accordance with how the electronic quick sample device is swung.

  Preferably, the sound effect control signal input means inputs the sound effect control signal so that an output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke apparatus is changed according to a detection result of the motion sensor. Is what you do. In this way, there is an advantage that a predetermined sound effect can be output from the karaoke device in a desired manner according to how the electronic quick sample device is swung.

  Preferably, the correspondence between the relative movement of the electronic quick sample apparatus and the type and / or output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke apparatus can be set by an input operation via the touch panel display. It is. If it does in this way, there exists an advantage that the kind and output mode of the sound effect output from the said karaoke apparatus can be changed as a user desires according to how to swing the said electronic quick sample apparatus.

  Preferably, the corresponding video display control for displaying on the touch panel display a corresponding video indicating a correspondence relationship between the relative motion of the electronic quick sample device and the type and / or output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke device. It has a means. In this way, the type and output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke device can be visually confirmed according to how the electronic quick sample device is swung, and the electronic quick sample device can be easily operated. There is an advantage that you can learn.

  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 to which the present invention is preferably applied. As shown in FIG. 1, in the karaoke system 10, a plurality of private rooms 14 a, 14 b, 14 c,... In a store 12 such as a karaoke box, a snack, an inn, etc. Karaoke devices 16a, 16b, 16c,... (Hereinafter simply referred to as karaoke device 16 unless otherwise specified). ing. 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 basic control of storage and input / output management of digital contents (Digital Contents) such as karaoke information, background video information, and inter-song information, and is connected to the master commander via the communication line 18. The contents are periodically distributed to the karaoke apparatus 16a, 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 sample devices 22a, 22b, 22c,... (Hereinafter simply referred to as the electronic sample device 22 unless otherwise distinguished), which is an embodiment of the present invention. When using the karaoke device 16, one electronic quick sample device 22 is rented for each user (group), and as a remote operation device for the karaoke device 16 in each private room 14 as described later. It has come to be used. 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 output unit 32 such as a CRT controller, a video information decoder 34, a video mixer 36, and a synthesizer 38 as a sound source. A microphone 40 that is an audio input device, an amplifier mixer 42, a speaker 44, an operation panel 46, an input / output interface 48 that processes input signals from the operation panel 46, and the like; a CPU 50 that is a central processing unit; From a ROM 52 that is a read-only memory, a RAM 54 that is a write / read memory as needed, a hard disk 56 that is a storage device, a modem 58, a LAN port 60, and input devices such as the electronic sample device 22 and the remote control device 28. Remote control receiving unit 62 for receiving the remote control signal of

  The CPU 50 is a so-called computer that processes and controls electronic information based on a predetermined program stored in advance in the ROM 52 while using the temporary storage function of the RAM 54, such as the remote control device 28, 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 54 or selected from the hard disk 56 to the RAM 54 in accordance with the performance order of the reserved song list. The performance information and lyric information of the karaoke performance music is read out, the performance information is transmitted from the RAM 54 to the synthesizer 38 as the performance of the karaoke performance music progresses, or the lyric character image based on the lyric information Is generated and sent to the video output unit 32. Then, the information is sent to the video output unit 32, the video information decoder 34 is controlled to reproduce a predetermined background video, or new music information, music selection ranking, store advertisement, while karaoke performance is not performed, that is, between songs. Information such as music, etc., a predetermined sound effect is output by the synthesizer 38 in response to a sound effect control signal input from the electronic quick sample device 22, the remote control device 28, etc. Basic control such as information communication control with the center device 20 is executed.

  The operation panel 46 allows the user of the karaoke apparatus 16 to select a karaoke performance song that the user wants to sing, adjust the pitch of the performance song, adjust the volume balance between the performance and the song, and perform 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 28 that functions as an input device for remotely executing a part of the function of the operation panel 46, and the remote control receiving unit 62 is connected to the remote control device 28 from the remote control device 28. A remote control signal to be transmitted is received and supplied to the CPU 50. 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 output unit 32 functions as a character video output device that outputs a character video (telop) such as a lyric character video generated by the CPU 50, and also controls video display by the video display device 30. It is a control device. The video information decoder 34 is a background video playback device that plays back (decodes) a predetermined background video based on background video information stored in the hard disk 56 when a user sings a song while referring to lyrics. is there. The background video information is, for example, MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) format data, and the background video reproduced by the video information decoder 34 based on the MPEG data is sent to the video mixer. The video mixer 36 combines the character video generated by the CPU 50 and output from the video output unit 32 with the background video reproduced by the video information decoder 34 and displays it on the video display device 30. This is a video composition device.

  The synthesizer 38 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 56 and sent. The performance information is, for example, data in MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) format, and the music signal generated by the synthesizer 38 based on the MIDI data is converted into an analog signal and sent to the amplifier mixer 42. The amplifier mixer 42 mixes the transmitted music signal and the user's singing voice input via the microphone 40, and those signals are electrically amplified and output from the speaker 44. The synthesizer 38 is a sound effect output device that outputs a sound effect (SE: Sound Effect) by a predetermined instrument in a predetermined output mode in accordance with a sound effect control signal sent from the electronic quick sample device 22. Also works.

  The modem 58 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 50 into an analog signal and sends it to the communication line 18. The analog signal transmitted via the communication line 18 is converted into a digital signal and supplied to the CPU 50. The modem 58 is required for the karaoke device 16a functioning as a master commander, but is not necessarily provided for the other karaoke devices 16 that do not communicate information with the center device 20. .

  The LAN port 60 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 used as such. 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 or sound effect control signal from the electronic quick sample device 22 received by the access point 26 is accepted, or predetermined information is transmitted from the karaoke device 16 to the electronic quick sample device 22. Mutual information exchange is performed between the karaoke device 16 and the electronic sample device 22 via radio waves.

  The hard disk 56 outputs a karaoke database that stores a large number of karaoke information for outputting karaoke performance music, 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. Of the plurality of karaoke apparatuses 16 provided in the store such as a karaoke box, the karaoke apparatus 16a functioning as a master commander is connected to the communication line 18 via the modem 58, and the plurality of karaoke apparatuses 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 56. 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 other karaoke devices 16 in this way, and is stored in the hard disk 56 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 is provided with a touch panel display 68 for displaying a predetermined image (video) and inputting according to a user's contact. 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 66 is provided. The electronic quick sample device 22 is used in a state of being attached to or removed from the cradle 66, and in the attached state, the electronic quick sample device 22 is wired to the karaoke device 16 via the cradle 66 and the LAN 24. Connected. In a state where the cradle 66 is removed, the karaoke device 16 is wirelessly connected via the access point 26 and the LAN 24.

  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 video on the touch panel display 68, 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 68 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, and a read-only memory A ROM 82, a RAM 84 that is a read / write memory as needed, a storage unit 86 such as a flash ROM, an interface 88, a remote control transmission unit 90, a wireless LAN communication unit 92, a motion sensor 94, and the cradle 66 And a connector 96a for enabling a general connection. . The cradle 66 is provided with a connector 96b for enabling electrical connection with the electronic quick sample device 22, and the electronic quick sample device 22 is placed on the cradle 66 and is connected to the connector. By bringing 96a and 96b into contact with each other, the cradle 66 or the LAN 24 is connected via the interface 88.

  The storage unit 86 is provided with various databases such as a performance music database 98 and a sound effect database 100. The performance music database 98 stores information on performance music that can be output by the karaoke device 16. Specifically, the performance music database 98 corresponds to each of a lot of karaoke information stored in the karaoke database of the karaoke device 16. The song name, artist name, attribute information, song selection guide information such as the singing portion of the lyrics, and remarks are stored for each song selection number. The sound effect database 100 stores information on sound effects that can be output by the karaoke device 16, and specifically, for each of a plurality of sound effects that can be output by the synthesizer 38 of the karaoke device 16. Correspondingly, it stores the types of musical instruments (sound effects), output possible sound ranges, and the like. In addition, the storage unit 86 is provided with a correspondence table 102 that stores the correspondence between the relative movement of the electronic quick sample device 22 and the type and / or output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke device 16. ing.

  The motion sensor 94 is, for example, a gyro sensor or an angle sensor that detects an angle change with respect to a reference line, an acceleration sensor that detects a magnitude and change of acceleration, a vibration sensor that detects a magnitude and change of vibration, and the like. The relative movement of the electronic quick sample device 22 (for example, the movement of the user holding the electronic quick sample device 22 with respect to the floor or the like) is detected. The motion sensor 94 is preferably built in and integrated with the electronic sample device 22. The motion detected by the motion sensor 94 is, for example, the operation direction (angle), the operation amount (displacement amount), the operation timing, the operation locus, etc. of the electronic quick sample device 22. The signal shown is supplied to the CPU 80 and used for sound effect control signal input control described later.

  FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram for explaining a main part of the control function provided in the CPU 80 of the electronic quick sample device 22. The sound effect control signal input means 104 shown in FIG. 5 inputs a sound effect control signal for causing the karaoke apparatus 16 to output a predetermined sound effect according to the detection result of the motion sensor 94. This sound effect control signal is for outputting any of a plurality of types of sound effects that can be output by the karaoke apparatus 16 via the synthesizer 38 or the like in a predetermined manner. That is, when such a sound effect control signal is input from the electronic quick sample device 22 to the karaoke device 16 via the LAN 24 or the like, the sound effect control signal is generated by a sound source such as the synthesizer 38 of the karaoke device 16. The performance sound of the designated musical instrument is output in a manner designated by the sound effect control signal. This output is preferably performed immediately in response to the transmission of the sound effect control signal from the electronic quick sample device 22, and in conjunction with the movement of the electronic quick sample device 22 in real time. A sound effect is output from the karaoke apparatus 16. In addition, a mode in which a sound effect is output after a predetermined time lag is set for the transmission of the sound effect control signal from the electronic sample device 22 is also conceivable. The musical instrument designated by the sound effect control signal is a musical instrument that can output its performance sound by the karaoke device 16 including a percussion instrument such as a tambourine, that is, a musical instrument that can be reproduced by the synthesizer 38 in this embodiment. . The sound effect control signal does not necessarily designate a musical instrument, and may designate a type of sound effect such as a clapping sound. Also, the mode specified by the sound effect control signal is the pitch (sound scale), sound volume, sound quality, output pattern, etc. of the sound effect. Various output modes can be used for sound effects corresponding to the same musical instrument. By changing it, you can add variations to the sound effect.

  The sound effect control signal input means 104 preferably inputs the sound effect control signal so that the type of the sound effect output from the karaoke device 16 is changed according to the detection result of the motion sensor 94. Do. Preferably, the detection result of the motion sensor 94 corresponds to a motion in a vertical direction of the electronic quick sample device 22, that is, a direction perpendicular to the touch panel display 68, and in a lateral direction, that is, the touch panel display 68. The sound effect control signal is input to the karaoke device 16 so that a different type of sound effect is output from the karaoke device 16 depending on the movement corresponding to the parallel direction. For example, when the detection result of the motion sensor 94 corresponds to the vertical movement of the electronic sample device 22, the horizontal movement is performed so that a sound of hitting a tambourine is output from the karaoke device 16. In the case where the sound level corresponds to the above, the sound effect control signal is input to the karaoke device 16 so that the sound of applause is output from the karaoke device 16. The correspondence between the relative motion of the electronic quick sample device 22 (detection result of the motion sensor 94) and the type of sound effect output from the karaoke device 16 is stored in the correspondence table 102 of the storage unit 86. The sound effect control signal input means 104 generates the sound effect control signal based on the information stored in the correspondence table 102 and transmits it to the karaoke apparatus 16.

  The sound effect control signal input means 104 preferably has the sound effect control signal so that the output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke device 16 is changed according to the detection result of the motion sensor 94. Input. Preferably, the detection result of the motion sensor 94 corresponds to a motion in a vertical direction of the electronic quick sample device 22, that is, a direction perpendicular to the touch panel display 68, and in a lateral direction, that is, the touch panel display 68. The sound effect control signal is input to the karaoke device 16 so that the sound effect having a different mode is output from the karaoke device 16 depending on the movement corresponding to the parallel direction. For example, when the detection result of the motion sensor 94 corresponds to the vertical movement of the electronic sample device 22, a relatively high-pitched sound that rings a bell (hand bell as a musical instrument) is emitted from the karaoke device 16. Sound output to the karaoke device 16 so that a relatively low-pitched sound that rings a bell is output from the karaoke device 16 when it corresponds to movement in the left-right direction. Input the signal. The correspondence between the relative movement of the electronic quick sample device 22 (detection result of the motion sensor 94) and the output form of the sound effect output from the karaoke device 16 is stored in the correspondence table 102 of the storage unit 86. The sound effect control signal input means 104 generates the sound effect control signal based on the information stored in the correspondence table 102 and transmits it to the karaoke apparatus 16.

  Correspondence setting means 106 indicates the correspondence between the relative movement of the electronic quick sample device 22 and the type and / or output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke device 16 via the touch panel display 76 (touch panel 76). Set by input operation. That is, in this embodiment, the stored contents of the association table 102 provided in the storage unit 86 are rewritten. Specifically, a predetermined associated setting image (not shown) is displayed on the touch panel display 68 (display device 72) via the display control unit 74, and the touch panel 76 and the input control unit 78 are displayed according to the associated setting image. In accordance with the user's input operation performed through the relative movement of the electronic quick sample device 22 stored in the correspondence table 102 and the type and / or output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke device 16 Update the correspondence of. By this resetting, the sound effect control signal input means 104 generates the sound effect control signal based on the correspondence newly set in the correspondence table 102 in the subsequent control, and the electronic The kind of sound effect desired by the user is output in a desired manner in accordance with the relative movement of the quick sample device 22.

  The corresponding video display control means 108 displays the corresponding video indicating the correspondence between the relative movement of the electronic quick sample device 22 and the type and / or output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke device 16 on the touch panel display 76 (display). Display on device 72). That is, in the present embodiment, based on the stored contents of the association table 102 provided in the storage unit 86, images as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are displayed on the display device 72 via the display control unit 74. Is displayed. In the corresponding image 110 shown in FIG. 6, when the detection result of the motion sensor 94 corresponds to the vertical movement of the electronic sample device 22, the sound of tapping the tambourine corresponds to the horizontal movement. If it is to be performed, the sound of applause is displayed based on the relationship output from the karaoke device 16. In addition, in the correspondence image 112 shown in FIG. 7, when the detection result of the motion sensor 94 corresponds to the vertical movement of the electronic quick sample device 22, a relatively high-pitched sound that rings a bell When the movement corresponds to the movement in the left-right direction, a relatively low-pitched sound that rings a bell is displayed based on the relationship output from the karaoke device 16. Thus, by displaying the corresponding images 110 and 112 corresponding to the stored contents of the correspondence table 102 on the touch panel display 68, the user can output the relative movement of the electronic quick sample device 22 and the karaoke device 16. The sound effect can be output while visually confirming the corresponding relationship with the type and / or output mode of the sound effect.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of the sound effect control signal transmission (input) control by the CPU 80 of the electronic quick sample apparatus 22, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step (hereinafter, step is omitted) S1, it is determined whether or not the sound effect control signal input mode (Kyoku NAVI gyro mode) is started by the electronic quick sample device 22. If the determination in S1 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly, but if the determination in S1 is affirmative, in S2, the electronic quick sample device 22 is compared with the relative motion (how to swing). It is determined whether or not the setting for associating with the sound effect is performed. If the determination in S2 is negative, the processing from S6 is executed. If the determination in S2 is affirmative, the display device 72 is informed via the display control unit 74 in S3. A correspondence setting image for setting the correspondence between the relative movement of the electronic quick sample device 22 and the type and / or output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke device 16 is displayed. Next, in S4, setting is performed via the touch panel 76, the input control unit 78, and the like according to the association setting image displayed in S3, and it is determined whether or not the association setting is completed. While the determination in S4 is denied, the determination is repeated to wait. If the determination in S4 is affirmed, the set correspondence relationship is provided in the storage unit 86 in S5. It is stored in the correspondence table 102. Next, in S6 corresponding to the operation of the corresponding video display control means 108, the stored contents of the association table 102 provided in the storage unit 86 are read out, and the electronic quick sample apparatus is based on the stored contents. Corresponding images showing the correspondence between the relative movements 22 and the types and / or output types of sound effects output from the karaoke device 16 are displayed on the display device 72 via the display control unit 74. Next, in S 7 corresponding to the operation of the sound effect control signal input control means 104, the karaoke device 16 performs a predetermined effect according to the detection result of the motion sensor 94 based on the stored contents of the association table 102. A sound effect control signal for outputting the sound in a predetermined manner is generated and transmitted (input) to the karaoke apparatus 16 via the LAN 24 or the like. Next, in S8, it is determined whether or not the association setting change between the relative movement and the sound effect of the electronic quick sample device 22 is performed. If the determination in S8 is affirmative, the processes in and after S3 are executed again. If the determination in S8 is negative, in S9, the sound effect control signal input mode by the electronic quick sample device 22 is obtained. It is determined whether or not it is finished. If the determination in S9 is negative, the processing from S7 is executed again, but if the determination in S9 is affirmative, this routine is terminated. In the above control, S3 to S5 correspond to the operation of the association setting unit 106.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, in the electronic quick sample device 22 for remotely operating the karaoke device 16, the motion sensor 94 for detecting the relative motion of the electronic quick sample device 22, and the motion sensor 94 Since it has sound effect control signal input means 104 (S7) for inputting a sound effect control signal for causing the karaoke apparatus 16 to output a predetermined sound effect according to the detection result, for example, performing karaoke performance A predetermined sound effect can be output from the karaoke device 16 simply and easily in synchronization with a user other than the performer swinging the electronic quick sample device 22. That is, it is possible to provide the electronic quick sample device 22 that appropriately outputs a predetermined sound effect from the karaoke device 16 according to the user's desire.

  Further, since the sound effect control signal is for outputting any one of a plurality of types of sound effects that can be output by the karaoke device 16 in a predetermined manner, the electronic quick sample device 22 is swung. Thus, there is an advantage that various sound effects can be selectively output in a predetermined manner.

  The sound effect control signal input means 104 inputs the sound effect control signal so that the type of the sound effect output from the karaoke device 16 is changed according to the detection result of the motion sensor 94. Therefore, there is an advantage that various sound effects can be selectively output from the karaoke device 16 in accordance with how the electronic quick sample device 22 is swung.

  The sound effect control signal input means 104 inputs the sound effect control signal so that the output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke device 16 is changed according to the detection result of the motion sensor 94. Therefore, there is an advantage that a predetermined sound effect can be output from the karaoke device 16 in a desired manner according to how the electronic quick sample device 22 is swung.

  Also, a correspondence setting for setting a correspondence relationship between the relative movement of the electronic quick sample device 22 and the type and / or output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke device 16 by an input operation via the touch panel display 68. Since it has means 106 (S3 thru | or S5), the user desires the kind and output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke apparatus 16 according to how the electronic quick sample apparatus 22 is swung. There is an advantage that it can be changed.

  Corresponding images for displaying on the touch panel display 68 corresponding images 110 and 112 showing the correspondence between the relative movement of the electronic quick sample device 22 and the type and / or output form of the sound effect output from the karaoke device 16. Since the display control means 108 (S6) is provided, it is possible to visually confirm the type and output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke device 16 according to how the electronic quick sample device 22 is swung. There is.

  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 above-described embodiment, the electronic quick sample device 22 transmits / receives information to / from the karaoke device 16 via a wireless or wired LAN, but the present invention is limited to this. For example, information may be communicated with the karaoke apparatus 16 by other means such as Bluetooth communication.

  In the above-described embodiment, the electronic quick sample apparatus 22 is configured to output sound effects of different types of instruments and sound effects of different modes corresponding to the vertical relative motion and the horizontal relative motion. As explained above, this is just an example of changing the sound effect according to the two simplest types of relative movement, such as a movement that draws a large circle, a movement that moves up and down at a predetermined speed, a movement that swings in small increments, etc. As described above, the type and / or output mode of the sound effect may be changed corresponding to the more complicated relative movement of the electronic quick sample device 22.

  In the above-described embodiment, sound effects are output by the synthesizer 38 of the karaoke device 16 in accordance with the sound effect control signal input from the electronic quick sample device 22. Needless to say, a dedicated sound source for outputting the sound may be provided.

  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 to which this invention is applied suitably. 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 functional block diagram explaining the principal part of the control function with which CPU of the electronic quick sample apparatus of FIG. 3 was equipped. It is a figure which illustrates the corresponding | compatible image | video with the relative motion of the electronic quick sample apparatus displayed on the touchscreen display of the electronic quick sample apparatus of FIG. 3, and the sound effect output from a karaoke apparatus. It is a figure which illustrates the corresponding | compatible image | video with the relative motion of the electronic quick sample apparatus displayed on the touchscreen display of the electronic quick sample apparatus of FIG. 3, and the sound effect output from a karaoke apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of the sound effect control signal transmission control by CPU of the electronic quick sample apparatus of FIG.

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16: Karaoke device 22: Electronic sample device 68: Touch panel display 94: Motion sensor 104: Sound effect control signal input means 108: Corresponding image display control means 110, 112: Corresponding image

Claims (6)

A touch panel display for displaying a predetermined video and inputting to the karaoke device in response to a user's contact in order to remotely control a karaoke device for outputting a predetermined performance song selected from a large number of performance songs An electronic quick sample device comprising:
A motion sensor for detecting the relative motion of the electronic sample device;
An electronic quick sample apparatus, comprising: sound effect control signal input means for inputting a sound effect control signal for causing the karaoke apparatus to output a predetermined sound effect according to a detection result of the motion sensor.   2. The electronic sample apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sound effect control signal is for outputting any of a plurality of types of sound effects that can be output by the karaoke device in a predetermined manner.   3. The sound effect control signal input means inputs the sound effect control signal so that the type of sound effect output from the karaoke apparatus is changed according to the detection result of the motion sensor. Electronic quick sample device.   The sound effect control signal input means inputs the sound effect control signal so that an output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke apparatus is changed according to a detection result of the motion sensor. 2 or 3 electronic sample devices.   The correspondence relationship between the relative movement of the electronic quick sample device and the type and / or output mode of the sound effect output from the karaoke device can be set by an input operation via the touch panel display. 4. An electronic quick sample apparatus according to any one of 4 above.   Corresponding image display control means for displaying on the touch panel display a corresponding image indicating a correspondence relationship between the relative movement of the electronic quick sample device and the type and / or output form of the sound effect output from the karaoke device. The electronic sample apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 5.

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