JP2008017267A - Music reproducing apparatus, music reproducing method, and music reproduction control program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To furthermore improve the usability of a portable music reproducing apparatus such as a cellular phone with a music reproducing function, for example. <P>SOLUTION: The cellular phone with the music reproducing function and an earphone 9 are connected through the medium of a cord 12, and based on withdrawal of the cord 12 (withdrawal of the earphone 9) from the cellular phone with the music reproducing function, its mode is changed over to a music reproduction mode, and a music reproduction function screen is displayed on a display unit 5. Simultaneously with this, music reproduction is started automatically when music data are recorded in an automatic reproducing tune setting part 11. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a music playback device, a music playback method, and a music playback control program.

Examples of portable music playback devices that can be carried include portable music players such as portable MDs, CDs, and memory players, and mobile phones with music playback functions.
Such a portable music playback device is provided with a headphone terminal on the main body of the apparatus, and when necessary, the headphone (side terminal) is inserted into the headphone terminal for connection, and for example, music playback is performed by operating the main body of the apparatus. ing.
In particular, the mobile phone with music playback function mentioned in the latter is extremely convenient, but the following mobile phone has been proposed under the technical problem of further improving usability.

  This mobile phone detects whether the headphones are connected to the connection terminal, and when the headphones are connected, outputs a signal to that effect to the CPU, and transitions to the music playback mode under the control of the CPU, When the headphones are not connected, the connection terminal outputs a signal to that effect to the CPU, and transitions to the mobile phone mode under the control of the CPU (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  As another example, there is a headphone connection identifying means for identifying whether or not the headphones are connected to the headphone connection means (connector for attaching / detaching to the output terminal), and the headphones are connected from the headphone connection means during music playback. When it is detected that the music has been removed, the music playback is automatically stopped (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2001-245026 A (first page, FIG. 1) JP 2003-23479 A (first page, FIG. 1)

However, the portable music player including any of the mobile phones described above has the following problems.
That is, as described above, any of the mobile phones described above is provided with a headphone terminal on the main body side, and when necessary, a headphone (side terminal) is inserted and connected to the headphone terminal. Play music and so on. Therefore, there is a problem that it takes time and effort to play music.

  In particular, when people want to enjoy music in a crowded place such as a bus or train, the operation of inserting headphones into the headphone terminal and the operation of playing music are likely to be annoying other passengers.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to provide a music playback device, a music playback method, and a music playback control program that are further improved in usability.

In order to achieve the above technical problem, a music playback device, a music playback method, and a music playback control program according to the present invention employ the following technical means.
That is, in the music playback device according to claim 1, the portable music playback device main body that can be carried and the earphone are connected via a cord, the cord can be stored in the portable music playback device main body, and A music playback device in which the earphone is configured to be detachable from the portable music playback device main body, and comprises a mode switching means for switching to a music playback mode based on the extraction of the code from the portable music playback device main body. It is characterized by that.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music playback device according to the first aspect, further comprising a memory unit that records music data in the portable music playback device main body, and the mode switching unit stores the music data in the memory unit. In this case, music playback is started simultaneously with the extraction of the code from the portable music playback device main body.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the music playback device according to the second aspect, wherein the mode switching means simultaneously extracts the chord from the portable music playback device main body when a plurality of music data is recorded in the memory unit. The music reproduction is started based on a preset priority order.
A music playback device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the music playback device according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the mode switching unit stops music playback at the same time as the chord is stored in the portable music playback device main body. To do.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the music playback device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the portable music playback device main body includes an image display unit, and the music is displayed on the image display unit when the music playback mode is switched. A display driving means for displaying a playback function screen is provided.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music playback device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the music storage device is provided in the portable music playback device main body, rewinds the chord that has been drawn out, and provided in the chord storage portion. Or a code state detection unit provided in the vicinity of the code storage unit, which detects an extension state of the code and transmits the detection information to the mode switching means.
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music playback device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the portable music playback device main body is a mobile phone.
The music playback method according to claim 8 is characterized in that a portable portable music playback device main body and an earphone are connected via a cord, the cord can be stored in the portable music playback device main body, and the earphone. Is a music playback method in a music playback device configured to be detachable from the portable music playback device main body, wherein music playback is started when the chord is extracted from the portable music playback device main body. And
According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music playback method according to the eighth aspect, wherein when a plurality of music data is recorded in the portable music playback device main body, the code is drawn out from the portable music playback device main body and set in advance. The music reproduction is started based on the set priority.
According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a music reproducing method according to the eighth or ninth aspect, wherein the music reproduction is stopped simultaneously with the chord being stored in the portable music reproducing apparatus main body.
The music playback control program according to claim 11 is configured such that a portable portable music playback device main body and an earphone are connected via a cord, the cord can be stored in the portable music playback device main body, and A music playback control program in a music playback device configured such that an earphone is detachable from the portable music playback device main body, and a mode for switching to a music playback mode based on the extraction of the code from the portable music playback device main body And a switching unit, wherein the music switching device can execute the mode switching unit.
A music playback control program according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is the music playback control program according to the eleventh aspect, wherein the mode switching means receives the code from the portable music playback device main body when the music data is recorded in a memory unit for recording the music data. It is characterized in that music playback is started at the same time that it is pulled out.
A music playback control program according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the music playback control program according to the twelfth aspect of the invention, in which the mode switching unit is configured to extract the code from the portable music playback device main body when a plurality of music data is recorded in the memory unit. At the same time, music playback is started based on a preset priority order.
A music playback control program according to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention is the music playback control program according to any one of the eleventh to thirteenth aspects, wherein the mode switching unit stops music playback at the same time that the chord is stored in the portable music playback device main body. And
A music playback control program according to a fifteenth aspect displays a music playback function screen on an image display unit provided in the portable music playback device main body when the music playback mode is switched to the music playback mode according to any one of the claims 11-14. Display driving means, and the music playback apparatus can execute the display driving means.

  According to the present invention, since the portable portable music player main unit and the earphone are connected via the cord, the user does not need to connect the earphone and the portable music player main unit, and the mode is switched. Since the means switches to the music playback mode based on the code being drawn from the portable music playback device main body, the music playback function does not take time and effort such as activation of the music playback function, and therefore a music playback device with further improved usability can be provided. .

In addition, since the earphone connected to the portable music playback device via a cord (this earphone includes a so-called headphone type) can be stored in the portable music playback device main body, Furthermore, convenience can be improved.
Also, by simply pulling out the earphone, the screen is switched to the music playback function screen, and music is automatically played back when music data is recorded in the memory unit, so that music can be listened to easily. Especially when you want to enjoy music in a crowded place, such as in a bus or train, you don't need to insert an earphone into the earphone jack or play music, so you can listen to music easily. it can.

Next, embodiments according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The music playback device according to the present embodiment is an example in which the portable music playback device main body, which is one component of the music playback device, is a mobile phone A. That is, in the music playback device according to the present embodiment, the mobile phone A and the earphone 9 are connected via the cord 12, the cord 12 can be stored in the mobile phone A, and the earphone 9 is connected to the mobile phone A. The external shape is configured to be detachable.

First, a description will be given with reference to the system configuration diagram of FIG.
The cellular phone A includes a transmission / reception antenna 1 connected to a casing so as to extend and contract toward the outside, a transmission / reception unit 2 connected to the transmission / reception antenna 1 and transmitting / receiving a radio telephone signal, and a telephone function connected to the transmission / reception unit 2 And a control unit 3 (processing procedure) that processes the Internet function, the mail function, and the music playback function, which is a main part of the present invention, with a predetermined control program (including mode switching means for switching from the mobile phone A mode to the music playback mode) Of the display drive circuit 4 connected to the control unit 3 and displaying various information on the display unit 5 described later, and the display drive circuit 4 provided on the outer surface of the housing so as to be visible to the user. A display unit 5 composed of a liquid crystal panel to be displayed based on a control signal, and provided on the outer surface of the casing so as to be operable by the user and connected to the control unit 3, And a key operation unit 6 including various pictogram keys, a code state detection unit 7 connected to the control unit 3 to detect the expansion state of the code 12 and transmit the detection information to the control unit 3, and a drawn code 12, a cord storage unit 8 for rewinding, a memory unit 10 connected to the control unit 3 for recording telephone book information such as addresses and telephone numbers, etc. An automatic reproduction music setting unit 11 that records data and sets and records music to be automatically reproduced in advance is provided.

  Furthermore, the music reproducing apparatus according to the present embodiment includes the above-described mobile phone A, the cord 12 having one end mechanically connected to the cord storage unit 8 and electrically connected by the control unit 3, and the cord. 12 and an earphone 9 connected to the other end side.

  The earphone 9 has a general internal structure used when listening to music or the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the earphone 9 is provided with a fitting recess a1 on the right side surface of the casing of the mobile phone A, and the fitting recess. A1 is detachably held in a1. The attachment / detachment portion is not particularly limited, but for example, there are several engaging protrusions that can be projected and retracted at the entrance of the fitting recess a1, and the protrusion is retracted by pushing the earphone 9 into the fitting recess a1. The protrusion may protrude so that it can be prevented from falling off.

  Further, the earphone 9 is substantially flush with the back of the earphone 9 so as not to protrude greatly from the side surface of the casing of the mobile phone A while being held in the fitting recess a1, that is, stored. A rib-shaped or boss-shaped gripping portion or a slit-shaped concave portion (for example, hooked with a nail or the like) is formed so that it can be easily taken out from the stored state. In the case of monophonic reproduction only, one earphone 9 is provided as shown in FIG. 2, but when stereo reproduction is enabled, it is a matter of course that two earphones 9 are paired (see FIG. 5). Also in this case, the fitting recess a1 is provided on the left side surface of the casing of the mobile phone A, and the left and right earphones 9 are detachably held in the respective fitting recesses a1.

On the other hand, a cord storage portion 8 mechanically connected to the cord 12 is provided on one end side of the cord 12 opposite to the earphone 9 side.
The cord storage portion 8 is composed of a reel mechanism portion having a well-known structure as if the power cord 12 of the vacuum cleaner is automatically wound up. The cord 12 fed out by the pushing operation is wound up. The cord 12 may not be stopped until it is pulled. Further, instead of the above-described stop release switch, the stop state is released by slightly pulling the cord 12 in the extended stop state, and automatic winding may be performed.

  As described above, the cord state detection unit 7 detects the extension state of the cord 12 and transmits the detection information to the control unit 3. For example, the cord state detection unit 7 is provided with a rotary switch on the rotation shaft of the reel mechanism unit. Based on the switching of the rotary switch, the extension state of the cord 12 is detected, or an optical sensor is provided in the vicinity of the reel mechanism, while a reflective seal for detecting the optical sensor is attached to a part of the cord 12, The extension state of the cord 12 may be detected based on the sensing of the optical sensor, and the mode is not particularly limited.

Next, a series of processing procedures in the control unit 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, the earphone 9 held in the fitting recess a1 is taken out and pulled out as it is (S1).
The cord storage portion 8 is activated by the operation of pulling out the earphone 9 (S2).
The code state detection unit 7 detects the extension state of the code 12 (S3).
The expansion state (signal) of the cord 12 detected by the cord state detection unit 7 is transmitted to the control unit 3 (S4).

  The control unit 3 calls a playback function (music playback mode) (S5). It should be noted that the expanded state of the code 12 that triggers this playback function is that the playback function call is turned off when the code 12 storage state is turned OFF, and the playback function call is turned ON or the code 12 is turned on. There is no particular limitation such as turning on the playback function call after a predetermined time has passed and turning on the playback function call when the code 12 is drawn to the end.

Next, when the reproduction function is called, a signal to that effect is transmitted to the display drive circuit 4 (S6).
The display drive circuit 4 that has received the signal to that effect operates (S7) and displays a predetermined music playback function screen on the display unit 5 (S8). This music playback function screen displays information related to music such as playback No., song name, elapsed performance time, and information related to playback such as playback, stop, skip before / after, random playback, volume, tone, etc. (respective keys of the key operation unit 6). Is assigned and can be operated).

  When this music playback function screen is displayed on the display unit 5, it is determined whether or not the music data is stored (recorded) in the automatic playback song setting unit 11, and at the same time, a plurality of music data are recorded in advance. It is determined whether the set priority order (reproduction order) is set (S9).

  When the music data is stored (recorded) in the automatic playback song setting unit 11 and the priority order (playback order) is set (S9: YES), the music playback function is activated (automatically) and an audio signal is output. Is started (S10), music flows from the earphone 9 (S11), and a series of processing ends.

  If the music data is stored (recorded) in the automatic playback song setting unit 11 and the priority (playback order) is not set (S9: NO), the key operation unit 6 corresponding to the music playback function screen is displayed. A manual reproduction operation is performed with each key (S12). Note that instead of this manual operation, the music playback function may be activated (automatically) and output of audio signals may be started. In this case, since there is no priority (playback order), playback is performed in the order recorded. The reproduction mode performed at the time of the previous music reproduction, for example, random reproduction is performed.

In S9, if the music data itself is not stored (recorded) in the automatic playback song setting unit 11, a message to that effect is displayed on the music playback function screen.
Also, the music playback is stopped using the respective keys of the key operation unit 6 based on the display of the music playback function screen, or the cord 12 drawn out to the cord storage unit 8 is rewound into the mobile phone A. At the same time, the music being played stops. Then, the screen returns to the screen immediately before the transition to the function screen of the mobile phone A or the music playback function screen from the display of the music playback function screen.

Next, a series of processing procedures when setting music for automatic reproduction will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, the first song to be automatically played is set using each key of the key operation unit 6 based on the display of the music playing function screen (S13).
In response to the setting operation, the control unit 3 stores the song information in the automatic reproduction song setting unit 11 (S14).

Whether or not to save the second song is displayed on the music playback function screen, and when the second song is saved (S15: YES), the second song to be automatically played is set by the same operation as described above (S16).
. The control unit 3 stores the song information in the automatic reproduction song setting unit 11 according to the setting information (S17).

The same display and operation as described above are performed (S18 to S20), and a series of processing ends. It should be noted that a series of processing ends even when NO in S15, that is, when the second song is not stored.
The setting for performing the automatic reproduction is a case where music data is downloaded or recorded in the automatic reproduction music setting unit 11 in advance.

In addition, as described above, even if music data is recorded in the automatic playback song setting unit 11 in advance, if this priority order (playback order) is not set, it is played back manually or played back in the order recorded. Or a playback mode performed at the time of the previous music playback, for example, random playback may be performed.
In other words, any form may be used as long as the music is reproduced by taking out the earphone 9 held in the fitting recess a1 and pulling it out as it is.

  As described above, the music playback device according to the present embodiment in which the portable music playback device main body is the mobile phone A connects the mobile phone A and the earphone 9 via the cord 12, so that the user can connect the earphone 9 to the earphone 9. There is no need to connect to the mobile phone A, and the control unit 3 switches to the music playback mode based on the code 12 being pulled out from the mobile phone A, so that time and effort such as activation of the music playback function does not occur. Therefore, the cellular phone A is further improved in usability.

  In addition, since the earphone 9 connected to the mobile phone A via the cord 12 can be stored in the mobile phone A, the cord 12 and the earphone 9 do not get in the way when being carried. Can be improved.

  In addition, when the earphone 9 is simply pulled out, the screen is switched to the music playback function screen. When music data is recorded in the automatic playback song setting unit 11, music is automatically played back, and the code 12 is stored in the code storage unit 8. Since music playback is stopped at the same time, there is no need to perform troublesome operations such as the operation of inserting and removing the earphone 9 from the earphone 9 terminal, the music playback operation using the respective keys of the key operation unit 6, and the stop operation. You can enjoy music easily while improving usability.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment concerning this invention was described, embodiment mentioned above shows an example of suitable embodiment of this invention, and this invention is not limited to it, The summary Various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

  For example, a music playback method or a music playback control program for starting music playback based on a code being pulled out from the portable music playback device main body (mobile phone) may be used. Also in this case, when a plurality of music data is recorded in the portable music playback device body, the music is started based on a preset priority at the same time as the code is drawn from the portable music playback device body, It is preferable to stop the music playback at the same time that the chord is stored in the portable music player main body.

  Furthermore, although the embodiment according to the present invention exemplifies a mobile phone, the form is not particularly limited as long as it is a portable portable music playback device main body. For example, portable MD, CD, memory player, etc. Any of portable music players and the like can be applied.

1 is a system configuration diagram of a music playback device according to an embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a series of processing procedures (up to music reproduction) in the control unit. 3 is a flowchart of a series of processing procedures for setting music to be automatically reproduced. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing another modification in FIG. 2.

Explanation of symbols

A mobile phone a1 fitting recess 1 transmission / reception antenna 2 transmission / reception unit 3 control unit 4 display drive circuit 5 display unit 6 key operation unit 7 code state detection unit 8 code storage unit 9 earphone 10 memory unit 11 automatic reproduction music setting unit 12 code

Claims (15)

A portable portable music playback device main body and an earphone are connected via a cord, the cord can be stored in the portable music playback device main body, and the earphone can be attached to and detached from the portable music playback device main body. A music playback device configured in
A music playback device comprising mode switching means for switching to a music playback mode based on the chord being drawn from the portable music playback device main body. A memory unit for recording music data in the portable music player main body;
2. The music according to claim 1, wherein when the music data is recorded in the memory unit, the mode switching unit starts music playback at the same time as the chord is extracted from the portable music playback device main body. Playback device.   The mode switching means, when a plurality of music data is recorded in the memory unit, starts music playback based on a preset priority at the same time as the chord is extracted from the portable music playback device main body. The music reproducing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein:   The music playback device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the mode switching means stops music playback at the same time as the chord is stored in the portable music playback device main body. The portable music player main body includes an image display unit,
The music playback device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising display drive means for displaying a music playback function screen on the image display unit when the mode is switched to the music playback mode. A cord storage unit provided in the portable music player main body, for rewinding the drawn cord;
A cord state detection unit that is provided in the cord storage unit or in the vicinity of the code storage unit and that detects an extension state of the code and transmits the detection information to the mode switching unit. The music playback device according to claim 1, wherein the music playback device is a music playback device.   The music player according to claim 1, wherein the portable music player is a mobile phone. A portable portable music playback device main body and an earphone are connected via a cord, the cord can be stored in the portable music playback device main body, and the earphone can be attached to and detached from the portable music playback device main body. A music playback method in a music playback device configured as described above,
A music playback method, wherein music playback is started based on the chord being drawn from the portable music playback device main body.   When a plurality of music data is recorded in the portable music playback device main body, music playback is started based on a preset priority order at the same time as the code is extracted from the portable music playback device main body. The music reproducing method according to claim 8.   10. The music playback method according to claim 8, wherein the music playback is stopped simultaneously with the code being stored in the portable music playback device main body. A portable portable music playback device main body and an earphone are connected via a cord, the cord can be stored in the portable music playback device main body, and the earphone can be attached to and detached from the portable music playback device main body. A music playback control program in the music playback device configured as described above,
Mode switching means for switching to a music playback mode based on the code being pulled out from the portable music playback device main body,
A music playback control program, wherein the music playback device can execute the mode switching means.   The mode switching means, when music data is recorded in a memory unit for recording music data, starts music playback at the same time as the code is extracted from the portable music playback device main body. 11. A music playback control program according to 11.   The mode switching means, when a plurality of music data is recorded in the memory unit, starts music playback based on a preset priority at the same time as the chord is extracted from the portable music playback device main body. The music reproduction control program according to claim 12, wherein:   14. The music playback control program according to claim 11, wherein the mode switching unit stops music playback at the same time as the chord is stored in the portable music playback device main body. A display drive unit for displaying a music playback function screen on an image display unit provided in the portable music playback device when the music playback mode is switched;
The music playback control program according to claim 11, wherein the music playback device can execute the display driving unit.

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