JP2010085868A - Information processing program and information processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processing program and an information processing apparatus which execute processing which is highly convenient for a user in reproduction of music data. <P>SOLUTION: A CPU determines whether or not a folded position is detected (a step S150). When the folded position is detected, the CPU determines whether or not a music reproduction operation is performed (a step 151). When it is determined that the music reproduction is not performed, the CPU executes sleep processing (a step S154). Meanwhile, when it is decided that the music reproduction operation is performed, next, the CPU determines whether or not a headphone is detected (a step S152). When it is decided that the headphone is not detected, the sleep processing is executed (a step S154). When it is decided that the head phone is sensed, the CPU performs shifting to a sleep music reproduction mode (a step S153). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing program and an information processing apparatus for controlling reproduction processing according to the state of the apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a technique for executing a sleep process in a mobile terminal device according to the open / close state of the device is known.

  For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-216289 (Patent Document 1), when the computer device is a notebook PC that is a portable terminal device, when the notebook PC is closed (closed state), a sleep process is performed. Is set to a sleep state in which the operation such as display is stopped by executing. On the other hand, when the notebook PC is opened again (open state), the sleep state is set to the active state.

  Even when the sleep process is executed, when connected to a playback device that plays back music data via a USB cable, the notebook PC is connected to the playback device via the USB cable. A technique for partially setting an active state in order to transmit necessary data is disclosed.

Therefore, even when the sleep process is executed, it is possible not to execute the sleep process for some functions related to the music data reproduction process.
JP 2003-216289 A

  However, in the information terminal device in Patent Document 1, since the information processing device does not consider the reproduction processing of music data, the reproduction processing that is highly convenient for the user cannot be performed.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing program and an information processing apparatus that execute processing that is highly convenient for the user in the reproduction of music data. That is.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, music data can be reproduced in which an upper member (21: reference numeral corresponding to the embodiment; the same applies hereinafter) and a lower member (11) are connected in an openable and closable manner. An information processing program executed in a computer of the information processing apparatus (1), wherein the computer detects opening / closing states of music playback means (S90) for playing back music data and an upper member and a lower member When the music data is being reproduced by the detection means (S150) and the music reproduction means, and the opening / closing detection means detects that the upper member and the lower member have transitioned from the open state to the closed state. When the connection with the predetermined external output device is detected, the music playback means continues to play the music data, and when the connection with the predetermined external output device is not detected, Sleep means for stopping the reproduction of the music data by the easy reproduction means (S153, S154) to function as a.

  According to this invention, when the user closes the upper member and the lower member connected to the information processing apparatus so as to be opened and closed, the upper member and the lower member are changed from the open state to the closed state. When it is detected that a transition is detected and a connection with a predetermined external output device is detected, the music data is continuously played back. When a connection with a predetermined external output device is not detected, the playback is performed. Stopped.

  As shown in the exemplary embodiment, when the user changes the upper member and the lower member from the opened state to the closed state, the connection of a predetermined external output device (typically, the headphones 18) is If detected, the playback function is continued, so that an audio signal is output from the headphones. Therefore, since no audio signal is output from the speaker or the like of the apparatus, the user and surrounding people existing in the vicinity of the user do not feel uncomfortable. Further, since the playback function is continued when the connection of the headphones 18 is detected, and the playback function is stopped when the connection of the headphones 18 other than that is not detected, the sleep function is stopped. This is convenient for a user who is expecting to shift to a sleep state in which reproduction stops.

  Preferably, the information processing program causes the computer to further function as continuous reproduction accepting means (217, S161) for accepting a setting instruction for continuously reproducing music data. The music reproduction means reproduces the music data when the open / close detection means detects that the upper member and the lower member have transitioned from the open state to the closed state and receives a setting instruction. If the setting instruction is not accepted, the reproduction of the music data is stopped when the reproduction of the currently executed music data is finished (S163).

  According to the present invention, when the user inputs a setting instruction to continuously play music data, it is detected that the upper member and the lower member have transitioned from the open state to the closed state. In this case, the music data is continuously played back, and if no setting instruction is input, the playback of the music data is stopped when the currently executed music data playback is finished.

  As shown in the exemplary embodiment, when the user selects the “playback mode” switching icon 217 and repeats playback, that is, selects a playback mode in which music data is continuously played back, When playback of data is continued and other playback modes are selected, when playback of the music data currently being executed is finished, playback is stopped and the user is continuously played back. Since it is determined whether or not the reproduction is continued according to the instruction, it is possible to execute the reproduction according to the user's intention. Further, when the reproduction of the music data currently being executed is finished, the reproduction is stopped, so that the reproduction can be finished without giving the user a sense of incongruity.

  Preferably, the information processing program further causes the computer to function as reproduction setting reception means (261, S212, S213) for receiving a setting instruction for switching between stereo reproduction or monaural reproduction in reproduction of music data by the music reproduction means. When the music reproduction means receives the setting instruction and the connection with the predetermined external output device is detected, the music reproduction means performs reproduction according to the setting instruction and the connection with the predetermined external output device is not detected. In the case of a failure, stereo reproduction is performed (S214, S215).

  According to the present invention, in the reproduction of music data, the reproduction setting means that accepts a setting instruction for switching between stereo reproduction or monaural reproduction functions, and when connection with a predetermined external output device is detected, stereo reproduction is performed according to the setting instruction. Playback or monaural playback is executed.

  As shown in the exemplary embodiment, the user selects the “headphone” function selection icon 261 and switches to the headphone format in playback to an external output device (typically, headphones). Accordingly, it is possible to select an appropriate reproduction process.

  Preferably, the information processing program adjusts a predetermined frequency band of music data to be reproduced in the music reproduction means when the connection of the computer to a predetermined external output device is detected (S140). It further functions as adjustment means (S141).

  According to the present invention, when connection with an external output device (typically, headphones) is detected, the adjusting means for adjusting a predetermined frequency band of music data to be played back functions.

  As shown in a typical embodiment, when the user wears an external output device (typically headphones), the acoustic characteristics change greatly due to the wearing of the headphones by performing equalization processing. However, by adjusting the predetermined frequency band, it is possible to execute reproduction without making the user feel uncomfortable.

  Preferably, the information processing program is further provided as an adjustment unit that adjusts a predetermined tone color of music data to be played back in the music playback unit when connection with a predetermined external output device is detected. Make it work.

  According to the present invention, when connection with an external output device (typically, headphones) is detected, the adjusting means for adjusting a predetermined tone color of music data to be played back functions.

  As shown in a typical embodiment, when a user wears an external output device (typically headphones), for example, when playing from a speaker, the sound of a high pitch without a sense of discomfort Play sound without feeling uncomfortable by replacing sound that is too loud when listening with headphones with another sound with low pitch, or replacing sound that makes noise when listening with headphones. Can be executed.

  Preferably, the information processing program further causes the computer to function as an adjustment unit that adjusts the volume of music data to be played back in the music playback unit when a connection with a predetermined external output device is detected. .

  According to the present invention, when connection with an external output device (typically, headphones) is detected, the adjusting means for adjusting the volume of music data to be played back functions.

  As shown in a typical embodiment, when a user wears an external output device (typically, headphones), for example, when reproducing from a speaker, reproduction with a good balance without a sense of incongruity is performed. Regarding the volume of the audio signal, the user feels uncomfortable by adjusting the volume so that the volume of the sound signal that is reproduced when listening through headphones is poorly balanced by increasing or decreasing the volume of the sound. It is possible to execute the reproduction without causing it to occur.

  Preferably, the sleep unit stops at least a part of the display function when the open / close detection unit detects that the upper member and the lower member have transitioned from the open state to the closed state.

  According to the present invention, when it is detected that the upper member and the lower member have transitioned from the open state to the closed state, at least a part of the display function is stopped.

  As shown in the exemplary embodiment, when the user changes the upper member and the lower member from the open state to the closed state, it is not necessary to operate at least a part of the display function by stopping. It is possible to save power consumed by stopping the function and entering the sleep state.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing program executed on a computer of an information processing apparatus capable of reproducing music data, wherein the computer reproduces music data and music reproducing means. In the reproduction of music data according to the above, it is made to function as a reproduction setting receiving means for receiving a setting instruction for switching between stereo reproduction or monaural reproduction. When the music reproduction means receives the setting instruction and the connection with the predetermined external output device is detected, the music reproduction means performs reproduction according to the setting instruction and the connection with the predetermined external output device is not detected. If it does, stereo playback is performed.

  According to the present invention, in the reproduction of music data, the reproduction setting means that accepts a setting instruction for switching between stereo reproduction or monaural reproduction functions, and when connection with a predetermined external output device is detected, stereo reproduction is performed according to the setting instruction. Playback or monaural playback is executed.

  As shown in the exemplary embodiment, the user selects the “headphone” function selection icon 261 and switches to the headphone format in playback to an external output device (typically, headphones). Accordingly, it is possible to select an appropriate reproduction process.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing apparatus (1) capable of reproducing music data in which an upper member (21) and a lower member (11) are connected so as to be openable and closable. Music reproduction means (S90) for performing reproduction, open / close detection means (S150) for detecting the open / closed state of the upper member and the lower member, and music data being reproduced by the music reproduction means. When it is detected that the member and the lower member have transitioned from the open state to the closed state, when connection with a predetermined external output device is detected, the music data is reproduced by the music playback means. When playback is continued and connection with a predetermined external output device is detected, music data is continuously played back by the music playback means, and when connection with a predetermined external output device is not detected, By music playback means And a sleep unit (S153, S154) to stop the reproduction of the music data.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing apparatus capable of reproducing music data, a music reproducing unit for reproducing music data, and stereo reproduction or monaural reproduction in reproduction of music data by the music reproducing unit. Reproduction setting accepting means (261, S212, S213) for accepting a setting instruction for switching between, and when the music reproducing means accepts the setting instruction and a connection with a predetermined external output device is detected, Playback is performed in accordance with the setting instruction, and if connection with a predetermined external output device is not detected, stereo playback is performed (S214, S215).

  According to the present invention, in the reproduction of music data, a process that is highly convenient for the user is executed.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, about the same or equivalent part in a figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is not repeated.

  As a representative example of a computer or information processing apparatus according to the present invention, a game apparatus 1 will be described below. In addition, as an example of the information processing program according to the present invention, a program executed by the game apparatus 1 will be described. The information processing apparatus according to the present invention is not limited to a game apparatus, and may be realized as a personal computer that can execute various applications. Further, the information processing program according to the present invention may be incorporated as a function of various applications executed on a personal computer.

<Appearance of game device>
FIG. 1 is an external view of game device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 1, game device 1 according to the present embodiment is an open / close (folding) type portable game device. FIG. 1 shows the game apparatus 1 in an open state (open state). The game apparatus 1 is configured in such a size that the user can hold it with both hands or one hand even in an open state.

  The game apparatus 1 includes a lower housing 11 and an upper housing 21. The lower housing 11 and the upper housing 21 are connected so as to be openable and closable (foldable). In the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower housing 11 and the upper housing 21 are each formed in a horizontally-long rectangular plate shape, and are coupled so as to be rotatable at their long side portions. In this example, as an example, a configuration in which the lower housing 11 and the upper housing 21 are opened and closed is described as being configured from the folded state to the opened state. 11 or the lower housing 21 can be opened or closed by sliding or rotating the upper housing 11 or the lower housing 21. Is not particularly limited.

  Normally, the user uses the game apparatus 1 in the open state. In addition, the user normally stores the game apparatus 1 in a closed state when the game apparatus 1 is not used. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 1 is not limited to the closed state and the open state, but the angle formed by the lower housing 11 and the upper housing 21 is an arbitrary angle between the closed state and the open state. The opening / closing angle can be maintained by a frictional force generated in the connecting portion. That is, the upper housing 21 can be made stationary with respect to the lower housing 11 at an arbitrary angle.

  The lower housing 11 is provided with a lower LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 12 as a display unit (display means). The lower LCD 12 has a horizontally long shape, and is arranged such that the long side direction coincides with the long side direction of the lower housing 11. In the present embodiment, an LCD is used as a display unit (display means) mounted on game device 1, but other arbitrary displays such as a display device using EL (Electro Luminescence), for example. An apparatus may be used. The game apparatus 1 can use a display device having an arbitrary resolution.

  The lower housing 11 is provided with operation buttons 14A to 14H as input units (input means). As shown in FIG. 1, among the operation buttons 14A to 14H, a direction input button 14A, an operation button 14B, an operation button 14C, an operation button 14D, an operation button 14E, a power button 14F, a start button 14G, and a select button 14H. Is provided on the inner main surface of the lower housing 11 which is the inner side when the upper housing 21 and the lower housing 11 are folded.

  The direction input button 14A is used for a selection operation, for example. The operation buttons 14B to 14E are used, for example, for a determination operation or a cancel operation. The power button 14F is used for turning on / off the power of the game apparatus 1. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the direction input button 14 </ b> A and the power button 14 </ b> F are on the main surface on one of the left and right sides (left side in FIG. 1) with respect to the lower LCD 12 provided near the center of the inner main surface of the lower housing 11. Provided on top.

  Further, the operation buttons 14B to 14E, the start button 14G, and the select button 14H are provided on the inner main surface of the lower housing 11 that is on the other left and right sides (right side in FIG. 1) with respect to the lower LCD 12. Direction input button 14 </ b> A, operation buttons 14 </ b> B to 14 </ b> E, start button 14 </ b> G, and select button 14 </ b> H are used to perform various operations on game device 1.

  Note that the game apparatus 1 may further be provided with operation buttons 14I to 14K not shown in FIG. For example, the L button 14 </ b> I is provided at the left end portion of the upper side surface of the lower housing 11, and the R button 14 </ b> J is provided at the right end portion of the upper side surface of the lower housing 11. The L button 14I and the R button 14J are used, for example, to perform a shooting instruction operation (shutter operation) on the game apparatus 1. Furthermore, the volume button 14K is provided on the left side surface of the lower housing 11. The volume button 14K is used to adjust the volume of the speaker provided in the game apparatus 1.

  The game apparatus 1 further includes a touch panel 13 as an input unit (input unit) different from the operation buttons 14A to 14H. The touch panel 13 is mounted so as to cover the screen of the lower LCD 12.

  In the present embodiment, the touch panel 13 is arranged in association with the display surface of the lower LCD 12, and for example, a resistive film type touch panel is used. However, the touch panel 13 is not limited to the resistive film type, and any pressing type touch panel can be used.

  In the present embodiment, for example, a touch panel 13 having the same resolution (detection accuracy) as the resolution of the lower LCD 12 is used. However, the resolution of the touch panel 13 and the resolution of the lower LCD 12 are not necessarily matched.

  Further, an insertion port (broken line shown in FIG. 1) for the touch pen 27 is provided on the right side surface of the lower housing 11. The insertion slot can accommodate a touch pen 27 that is a pointing device used for operating the touch panel 13. In addition, although the input with respect to the touch panel 13 is normally performed using the touch pen 27, it is also possible to operate the touch panel 13 not only with the touch pen 27 but with a user's finger | toe.

  Further, an insertion slot (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1) for storing the memory card 28 is provided on the right side surface of the lower housing 11. A connector (not shown) for electrically connecting the game apparatus 1 and the memory card 28 is provided inside the insertion slot. The memory card 28 is an SD (Secure Digital) memory card, for example, and is detachably attached to the connector. For example, the memory card 28 stores a music file that is music data in advance, and the game device 1 reads the music file so that the reproduction process can be executed.

  Further, an insertion slot (indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 1) for accommodating the memory card 29 is provided on the upper side surface of the lower housing 11. A connector (not shown) for electrically connecting the game apparatus 1 and the memory card 29 is also provided inside the insertion slot. The memory card 29 is a storage medium that stores an image communication program, a game program, and the like, and is detachably attached to an insertion port provided in the lower housing 11.

  Further, on the lower side surface of the lower housing 11, a sound external output terminal 17 (for inserting a plug 19 provided in a device (for example, a headphone, an earphone, a bone conduction headphone, etc.) that outputs sound externally is provided. In FIG. 1, a broken line is provided. Inside the audio external output terminal 17 is provided a jack 62 for electrically connecting the game apparatus 1 and a device for external audio output. The device that performs external output of sound may be for both ears such as the headphone 18 or may be for one ear such as an earphone. The plug 19 of the device that performs external output of sound is a jack 62. Removably attached to. In the following description, the case of the headphones 18 will be described as a representative example of a device that performs external output of sound, but a device such as an earphone can also be used.

  Three LEDs 15 </ b> A to 15 </ b> C are attached to the left portion of the connecting portion between the lower housing 11 and the upper housing 21. Game device 1 according to the present embodiment can perform wireless communication with other devices, and first LED 15A is lit when wireless communication is established. The second LED 15B is lit while the game apparatus 1 is being charged. The third LED 15C is lit when the power of the game apparatus 1 is on. Therefore, the three LEDs 15A to 15C can notify the user of the communication establishment status, the charging status, and the power on / off status of the game apparatus 1.

  On the other hand, the upper housing 21 is provided with an upper LCD 22. The upper LCD 22 has a horizontally long shape and is arranged such that the long side direction coincides with the long side direction of the upper housing 21. As in the case of the lower LCD 12, instead of the upper LCD 22, a display device having any other method and any resolution may be used. A touch panel may be provided so as to cover the upper LCD 22.

  Furthermore, the upper housing 21 is provided with two cameras (an inner camera 23 and an outer camera 25) that are imaging devices. As shown in FIG. 1, the inner camera 23 is attached to the inner main surface near the connecting portion of the upper housing 21. On the other hand, the outer camera 25 is the surface opposite to the inner main surface to which the inner camera 23 is attached, that is, the outer main surface of the upper housing 21 (the surface that is the outer side when the game apparatus 1 is closed, It is attached to the rear surface of the upper housing 21 shown in FIG. In FIG. 1, the outer camera 25 is indicated by a broken line.

  As a result, the inner camera 23 can shoot in the direction in which the inner main surface of the upper housing 21 faces, and the outer camera 25 can rotate in the opposite direction of the shooting direction of the inner camera 23, that is, the outer main It is possible to photograph the direction in which the surface faces.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the two inner cameras 23 and the outer cameras 25 are provided so that the shooting directions are opposite to each other. For example, the user can shoot a scene viewed from the game apparatus 1 with the inner camera 23 and shoot a scene viewed from the game apparatus 1 on the opposite side of the user with the outer camera 25. Can do.

  Note that the lower LCD 12 and / or the upper LCD 22 may be used to display an image captured by the inner camera 23 or the outer camera 25 in real time.

  Furthermore, a microphone (a microphone 43 shown in FIG. 2) is accommodated as an audio input device on the inner main surface near the connecting portion. A microphone hole 16 is formed on the inner main surface near the connecting portion so that the microphone 43 can detect the sound outside the game apparatus 1. The position where the microphone 43 is accommodated and the position of the microphone hole 16 do not necessarily have to be the connecting portion. For example, the microphone 43 is accommodated in the lower housing 11, and the lower housing 11 corresponds to the accommodation position of the microphone 43. A microphone hole 16 may be provided.

  Further, a fourth LED 26 (shown by a broken line in FIG. 1) is attached to the outer main surface of the upper housing 21. The fourth LED 26 is lit while the inner camera 23 or the outer camera 25 is photographing. Further, the moving image may be blinked while the moving image is shot by the inner camera 23 or the outer camera 25 (the shot image is stored as a moving image).

  In order to prevent the LED from appearing on the screen, the fourth LED 26 may be turned off from the moment the shutter is pressed until the storage of the captured image at the moment the shutter is pressed is completed. The fourth LED 26 can notify the person to be photographed and the surroundings that photographing by the game apparatus 1 is being performed.

  Furthermore, with respect to the upper LCD 22 provided in the vicinity of the center of the inner main surface of the upper housing 21, sound release holes 24 are formed in the main surfaces on the left and right sides, respectively. A speaker is housed in the upper housing 21 behind the sound release hole 24. The sound release hole 24 is a hole for releasing sound from the speaker to the outside of the game apparatus 1. Here, the right speaker (the right speaker 45 shown in FIG. 2) is housed in the upper housing 21 behind the right sound release hole 24. A left speaker (left speaker 47 shown in FIG. 2) is housed in the upper housing 21 at the back of the left sound release hole 24.

  As described above, the upper housing 21 is provided with the inner camera 23 and the outer camera 25 that are configured to capture images, and the upper LCD 22 that is a display unit for displaying various images. On the other hand, the lower housing 11 is provided with an input unit (touch panel 13 and buttons 14A to 14K) for performing operation input to the game apparatus 1 and a lower LCD 12 which is a display means for displaying various images. It is done.

<Internal configuration of game device>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of game device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 2, the game apparatus 1 includes a CPU 31, a main memory 32, a memory control circuit 33, a storage data memory 34, a preset data memory 35, and a memory card interface (memory card I / F). 36 and 37, a wireless communication module 38, a local communication module 39, a real-time clock (RTC) 40, a power supply circuit 41, an interface circuit (I / F circuit) 42, a folding position detection sensor 50, and the like. Equipped with electronic components. These electronic components are mounted on an electronic circuit board and housed in the lower housing 11 (or the upper housing 21).

  The CPU 31 is an arithmetic processing means for executing a predetermined program capable of executing a plurality of functions. In the present embodiment, a predetermined program for executing a plurality of functions is recorded in a memory (for example, storage data memory 34) or memory card 28 and / or 29 in game device 1, and CPU 31 performs the predetermined program. By executing this program, the sound function described later is executed. Note that the program executed by the CPU 31 may be recorded in advance in a memory in the game apparatus 1, may be acquired from the memory card 28 and / or 29, or may be obtained by communication with another device. It may be acquired from the device.

  A main memory 32, a memory control circuit 33, and a preset data memory 35 are connected to the CPU 31. In addition, a storage data memory 34 is connected to the memory control circuit 33.

  The main memory 32 is a storage means used as a work area or buffer area for the CPU 31. That is, the main memory 32 stores various data used for the information processing, and stores programs acquired from the outside (memory cards 28 and 29, other devices, etc.). In the present embodiment, for example, PSRAM (Pseudo-SRAM) is used as the main memory 32.

  The storage data memory 34 is a storage unit for storing a program executed by the CPU 31, data of images taken by the inner camera 23 and the outer camera 25, and the like. The storage data memory 34 is constituted by a non-volatile storage medium, and is constituted by, for example, a NAND flash memory in this embodiment. The memory control circuit 33 is a circuit that controls reading and writing of data with respect to the storage data memory 34 in accordance with instructions from the CPU 31.

  The preset data memory 35 is storage means for storing data (preset data) such as various parameters set in advance in the game apparatus 1. As the preset data memory 35, a flash memory connected to the CPU 31 by an SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) bus can be used.

  Memory card I / Fs 36 and 37 are each connected to CPU 31. The memory card I / F 36 reads and writes data from and to the memory card 28 attached to the connector in accordance with instructions from the CPU 31. The memory card I / F 37 reads and writes data to and from the memory card 29 attached to the connector in accordance with instructions from the CPU 31.

  In the present embodiment, a music file that is music data stored in the memory card 28 is read from the memory card 28 and stored in the main memory 32 or the storage data memory 34. Various programs stored in the memory card 29 are read out and executed by the CPU 31.

  The information processing program according to the present invention may be supplied not only to the computer system through an external storage medium such as the memory card 29 but also to the computer system through a wired or wireless communication line. The information processing program may be stored in advance in a nonvolatile storage device inside the computer system. The storage medium for storing the information processing program is not limited to the above-described nonvolatile storage device, but may be a CD-ROM, a DVD, or an optical disk storage medium similar to them.

  The wireless communication module 38 is, for example, IEEE 802.11. It has a function of connecting to a wireless LAN by a method compliant with the b / g standard. The local communication module 39 has a function of performing wireless communication with the same type of game device by a predetermined communication method. The wireless communication module 38 and the local communication module 39 are connected to the CPU 31. The CPU 31 transmits / receives data to / from other devices via the Internet using the wireless communication module 38 or transmits / receives data to / from other game devices of the same type using the local communication module 39. be able to.

  Further, an RTC 40 and a power supply circuit 41 are connected to the CPU 31. The RTC 40 counts the time and outputs it to the CPU 31. For example, the CPU 31 can calculate the current time (date) based on the time counted by the RTC 40. The power supply circuit 41 controls power supplied from a power supply (typically a battery, which is stored in the lower housing 11) of the game apparatus 1, and supplies power to each component of the game apparatus 1.

  Further, a folding position detection sensor 50 is connected to the CPU 31. The folding position detection sensor 50 detects the angle formed by the lower housing 11 and the upper housing 21 and outputs a determination signal indicating whether the closed state or the open state to the CPU 31 based on the detection result. Specifically, if the angle formed by the lower housing 11 and the upper housing 21 is less than a predetermined threshold value, it is determined as a closed state and a determination signal indicating the closed state is output. On the other hand, if the angle formed by the lower housing 11 and the upper housing 21 is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, the open state is determined and a determination signal indicating the open state is output. The CPU 31 receives a determination signal indicating the closed state output from the folding position detection sensor 50. For example, when the game apparatus 1 is operating, that is, when music data reproduction processing is being performed, the CPU 31 performs predetermined processing. In response to the detection of the connection with the external output device, the operation of the reproduction process is stopped, and a so-called sleep state in which the data of the operation state is stored is set. For example, display processing other than the reproduction processing is stopped and set to a sleep state regardless of detection of connection with a predetermined external output device. On the other hand, the CPU 31 receives a determination signal indicating an open state output from the folding position detection sensor 50 after the game apparatus 1 enters the sleep state, and then enters the sleep state based on the stored operation state data. Execute the process to return to the original state. With this processing, the function set in the sleep state can be directly set in the active state and operated.

  In the present example, the folding position detection sensor 50 detects the angle formed by the lower housing 11 and the upper housing 21 and outputs a determination signal. However, the folding position detection sensor 50 detects the open / closed state by magnetic force. Is also possible. For example, the magnetic force generated from a speaker provided in the upper housing can be measured by a sensor for measuring the magnetic force provided in the lower housing, and the open / closed state can be detected by the strength of the magnetic force. Moreover, it is also possible to employ | adopt the system which detects an open / close state optically or electrically as a folding position detection sensor.

  Furthermore, the game apparatus 1 includes a microphone 43 and amplifiers 44 and 46. The microphone 43 and the amplifiers 44 and 46 are connected to the I / F circuit 42, respectively. The microphone 43 detects the voice of the user uttered toward the game apparatus 1 and outputs a voice signal indicating the voice to the I / F circuit 42. The amplifier 44 amplifies the audio signal from the I / F circuit 42 and outputs it from the right speaker 45. The amplifier 46 amplifies the audio signal from the I / F circuit 42 and outputs it from the left speaker 47. The I / F circuit 42 is connected to the CPU 31.

The touch panel 13 is connected to the I / F circuit 42.
Further, the game apparatus 1 includes a headphone amplifier 60 and a jack 62. The headphone amplifier 60 and the jack 62 are connected to the I / F circuit 42, respectively. The headphone amplifier 60 amplifies the audio signal from the I / F circuit 42 and outputs it from the headphone 18 via the plug 19 of the headphone 18 connected to the jack 62. For example, the I / F circuit 42 detects that the mechanical switch is turned on when the plug 19 of the headphone 18 is inserted into the jack 62, and detects that the plug 19 of the headphone 18 is inserted into the jack 62. Detect. Alternatively, it may be detected that the plug 19 of the headphone 18 is electrically connected to the jack 62 and the plug 19 of the headphone 18 is inserted into the jack 62. Is possible.

  The I / F circuit 42 controls the sound input control circuit 54 that receives the sound signal input from the microphone 43 and the output of the sound signal to the amplifiers 44 and 46 (the right speaker 45 and the left speaker 47) or the headphone amplifier 60. The audio output control circuit 56 to be performed, the touch panel control circuit 52 to control the touch panel 13, and the amplifiers 44 and 46 (the right speaker 45 and the left speaker 47) or the headphone amplifier 60 (headphone 18) by the audio output control circuit 56. Output level detection circuit 58 for detecting the output level of the audio signal to be output, and headphone detection circuit 59 for detecting the wearing of the headphones 18.

  The audio input control circuit 54 detects the input level of the audio signal from the microphone 43 and performs A / D conversion on the audio signal or converts the audio signal into audio data of a predetermined format.

  The headphone detection circuit 59 is turned on when the plug 19 of the headphone 18 is inserted into the jack 62 or electrically connected when the plug 19 of the headphone 18 is inserted into the jack 62. It is detected that the state has been reached, and it is detected that the plug 19 of the headphone 18 has been inserted into the jack 62. Then, the detection result is output to the CPU 31, and the CPU 31 receives the signal indicating the detection result from the headphone detection circuit 59 and determines that the headphones 18 are attached. Note that the insertion of the plug 19 of the headphones 18 may be detected, and the detection method is not limited.

  When the plug 19 of the headphone 18 is inserted into the jack 62 and the headphone detection circuit 59 detects the attachment of the headphone 18, the audio output control circuit 56 is connected to the headphone amplifier 60 from the amplifiers 44 and 46 according to instructions from the CPU 31. The output of the audio signal is switched, and the audio signal output to the headphone amplifier 60 is adjusted according to the stereo setting or monaural setting of the output signal. In this example, only one headphone amplifier 60 is shown in FIG. 2, but since it is possible to listen to both earphones according to stereo settings, headphones corresponding to each ear are used. It is assumed that an amplifier is provided.

  The touch panel control circuit 52 generates touch position data in a predetermined format based on a signal from the touch panel 13 and outputs it to the CPU 31. For example, the touch position data is data indicating coordinates of a position where an input is performed on the input surface of the touch panel 13. The touch panel control circuit reads signals from the touch panel 13 and generates touch position data at a rate of once per predetermined time.

  The CPU 31 can detect the coordinates input by the user's operation on the touch panel 13 by acquiring the touch position data via the I / F circuit 42.

  The operation button 14 includes the operation buttons 14A to 14K and is connected to the CPU 31. From the operation button 14 to the CPU 31, operation data indicating an input status (whether or not the button is pressed) for each of the operation buttons 14A to 14K is output. The CPU 31 obtains operation data from the operation button 14 to execute processing corresponding to the input to the operation button 14.

  The inner camera 23 and the outer camera 25 are each connected to the CPU 31. The inner camera 23 and the outer camera 25 capture an image in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 31 and output the captured image data to the CPU 31. For example, the CPU 31 issues a shooting instruction to one of the inner camera 23 and the outer camera 25, and the camera that has received the shooting instruction takes an image and sends the image data to the CPU 31.

  Further, the lower LCD 12 and the upper LCD 22 are each connected to the CPU 31. Lower LCD 12 and upper LCD 22 each display an operation screen or the like in accordance with an instruction from CPU 31.

<Usage example of game device>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the sound selection screen 100 in the sound function in the game apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 3, game device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a sound function that is reproduced by a user using a recording data file recorded by a microphone of the main body or stored in an SD card. It is equipped with a plurality of functions including a music playback function for playing back music files as music data, and the user can arbitrarily select a desired function on the sound selection screen 100 shown in FIG. It is.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of icons 102 and 104 corresponding to the functions installed in the game apparatus 1 are displayed on the screen of the lower LCD 12.

  Here, when the “Record and play with microphone” icon 102 is selected, the user can freely record with the microphone of the main body to create a recording data file, play back the created recording data file, or create the recorded recording data. Switch to microphone recording / playback mode for editing files.

  On the other hand, when the “play with music on the SD card” icon 104 is selected, the mode shifts to a music playback mode of a function for playing back music files that are music data stored on the SD card. In this embodiment, the storage of the music file on the SD card is appropriately performed by a personal computer or the like as an example. However, the music file is stored via the Internet using the wireless communication module 38 described above. The music file downloaded to the SD card may be stored by transmitting / receiving data to / from a server.

  Here, when the user selects the “setting” icon 108, the user can freely select a function related to the setting process.

  When the “Stop” icon 106 is selected, the sound function is terminated and the menu screen (not shown) is returned.

  In FIG. 3, a bird-shaped object 110 is displayed at the bottom of the lower LCD 12 screen. When the bird-shaped object 110 is displayed, it is assumed that an automatic recording / playback function described later is executed.

  Hereinafter, a music playback mode, which is a function for executing a playback process of music files that are music data stored in an SD card, will be described first.

  Specifically, when the “play with music on the SD card” icon 104 is selected, the music playback mode is entered and the music playback folder list selection screen 200 is displayed.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a music playback folder list selection screen 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 4A shows a case where the music playback folder list selection screen 200 is displayed on the screen of the lower LCD 12.

  Also, in FIG. 4B, a list screen 200 # of music files included in the currently selected folder is displayed on the screen of the upper LCD 22.

  Referring to FIG. 4A, the user touches the screen of lower LCD 12 with touch pen 27 or the like to select an arbitrary folder from folder list display range 230 on music playback folder list selection screen 200. Is possible. As an example, in the folder list display range 230, each folder is displayed diagonally along the circumference of the disk.

  For example, it is assumed that the cursor 220 selects the folder displayed at the top of the folder list display range 230.

  Touching a position where another folder in the folder list display range 230 on the screen of the lower LCD 12 is displayed with the touch pen 27 or the like, or touching the screen and moving the touch pen 27 or the like while touching it. Thus, the scroll display process of the folder list corresponding to the movement trajectory moved by the touch pen is executed. In this example, as an example, the position of the cursor 220 does not change, and the folder at the top of the folder list currently displayed in the folder list display range 230 is set to the selected state. Therefore, the folder list scroll display process is executed so that the disc rotates according to the movement trajectory of the touch pen.

  In this example, it is assumed that the position of the cursor 220 does not change as an example. However, the position of the cursor 220 may be moved to a position corresponding to the touch position touched with the touch pen 27. Specifically, when an operation (touch-off) for releasing the touched state is performed without touching the touched position and changing the touched position from the touched position, only the cursor 220 is displayed according to the touched position. Moving. At that time, the scroll display process of the folder list is not executed. Specifically, in FIG. 4A, when the “Random” folder is touched, only the cursor 220 moves to the “Random” folder position.

  On the other hand, when the touch pen 27 or the like is moved while touching on the screen, that is, the touch position is changed from the touched position while the touch position is changed (drag operation) is executed. The scroll display processing of the folder list is executed according to the movement locus (movement distance) of the touch pen. In this case, the cursor 220 can be maintained at the position of the cursor 220 before the scroll display process, or can be set to the state selected for the top folder in the folder list.

  When the position of the cursor 220 is changed and the selected folder is changed, FIG. 4B shows a list screen of music files included in the folder selected by the cursor 220. It is updated to 200 #. Specifically, when a favorite folder described later is touched, a list of music files registered in the favorite folder is displayed. When an automatic folder is touched, random playback is executed as described later, and a list of music files to be played back by random playback is displayed. In the case of random playback, the file name is displayed for music files that have already been played, and the file names of music files that have not been played are replaced with another symbol. Is also possible. With this process, in the case of random playback, the user cannot give a sense of expectation until the next played music file is played back, so that the user can have a sense of expectation, and music data can be played happily.

  Even if the position of the cursor 220 does not change, the folder selected by the cursor 220 is changed according to the scroll display processing of the folder list, so that the list screen 200 # displayed on the screen of the upper LCD 22 is changed. , Updated to the list of music files in the selected folder.

  Further, the user can move the slider 218 of the folder list scroll bar 210 displayed on the screen of the lower LCD 12 with the touch pen 27 or the like.

  By moving the slider 218 of the folder list scroll bar 210, the folder list displayed in the folder list display range 230 is updated, and the folder list corresponding to the cursor position is displayed.

  The user can set the volume output from the speaker or the like by designating the volume setting icon 250 with the touch pen 27 or the like.

  The user can return to the sound selection screen 100 which is the previous screen by selecting the “return” icon 212.

  A music file selection screen is displayed by selecting the “open” icon 214.

  Further, the user can execute a function corresponding to the selected function icon by selecting the selected function icon 216 in FIG. It is assumed that the display and setting of the selection function icon are switched corresponding to the folder currently selected by the cursor 220. Here, as an example, the case where the folder of “Best 10” which is one of the favorite folders is selected is shown, and a selection function icon 216 of “Delete All” is provided corresponding to the folder. Yes. When the selection function icon 216 of “Delete All” is selected, a process of deleting all the music files registered in the best 10 folders is executed. A favorite folder, which will be described later, can be displayed when a music file is registered in the folder, and the folder can be prevented from being displayed when the music file is not registered.

  In addition, the “Omakase” folder is displayed in the folder next to the “Best 10” folder, and when the “Omakase” folder is selected and executed, all music files from the beginning to the end are displayed. It is assumed that the playback order is randomly specified and playback is started. Then, when the reproduction of the last designated music file is completed, the reproduction order is again designated at random and the reproduction is continued. When the “Random” folder is selected, random playback is performed but the playback order is specified. Therefore, it is possible to return to a music file that has been played once and repeat playback. In addition, when the last specified music file finishes playing and the next playback order is specified at random, the last specified music file is the same as the next first music file. Then, the process of replaying the playback order is executed. By this processing, it is possible to suppress the user's stress by suppressing the same music piece from being reproduced continuously. Also, when the “Random” folder is selected, the playback process selection screen 203 (to be described later) is displayed because the playback process is automatically started.

  In addition, as an example, “Best 10” is followed by “Omakase” folder, and “Favorite” folder and “Collection” folder which are other favorite folders in this order. It is not limited to the display order and can be displayed freely. For example, the “Omakase” folder and “Best 10” can be switched and displayed. For example, when the position of the initial cursor 220 is the “Random” folder, the above-described playback process is automatically started, so that the user can play music data without selecting anything.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating another music playback folder list selection screen 201 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 5A shows a case where the music playback folder list selection screen 201 of the lower LCD 12 is displayed.

  In FIG. 5B, a list screen 201 # of music files included in the currently selected folder is displayed on the screen of the upper LCD 22.

  For example, in the folder list display range 230 of FIG. 4A, the case where the user scrolls the folder list using the touch pen 27 or the like is shown.

  Specifically, when the touch pen is moved (sliding operation) while touching the screen in the folder list display range 230 as an example, the folder list is updated according to the moved locus.

  Accordingly, FIG. 5A shows a case where the position of the cursor 218 of the folder list scroll bar 210 has moved from the initial position.

  Also, the list screen 201 # of FIG. 5B shows that the music folder FA is selected according to the cursor 220, and a plurality of music files are stored in the music folder FA. Since other points are the same as those described with reference to FIG. 4, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  In addition, since the favorite folder such as “Best 10”, the “Omakase” folder, and the music folder are displayed in parallel in the same folder list display range 230, it is possible to grasp at a glance the folder to be designated. Yes, the user's operability in selecting a folder list is improved.

  In FIG. 4A, as an example, a case where “best 10”, “memories”, and “collection” are provided as favorite folders is shown. It is also possible to provide a folder that is “reserved” and a folder that can be displayed specially according to the user's preference. For example, it is possible to provide a folder that provides a “secret” folder and displays only the first few characters of the music files contained in the folder, but does not display the remaining characters. It is. The registration of the folder will be described later.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a music file selection screen 202 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  With reference to FIG. 6A, a music file list 240 is displayed on the screen of the lower LCD 12.

  When the “open” icon 214 is selected on the previous music playback folder list selection screen, a list of music files included in the selected music folder is displayed.

  Further, the user can move the slider 218 # of the file list scroll bar 210 # on the screen of the lower LCD 12 with the touch pen 27 or the like.

  By moving the slider of the file list scroll bar 210 #, the file list displayed on the file list selection screen is scrolled, and the music file list corresponding to the cursor position is displayed.

  Further, the user can execute a function corresponding to the selected function icon by selecting the selected function icon shown in FIG. It is assumed that the display and setting of the selection function icon are switched corresponding to the folder currently selected by the cursor 220. Here, a “favorite” selection function icon 216 is provided. When the “favorite” selection function icon 215 is selected, a favorite folder selection screen is displayed.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating favorite folder selection screen 209 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 44, “Favorite 10” registration icon 400, “Memory” registration icon 402, “Collection” registration icon 404, “Recruiting” registration icon 406, “ A case where a “secret” registration icon 408 is provided is shown.

  When the user selects one of the registration icons on the favorite folder selection screen 209, the music file selected by the cursor 220 # in FIG. 6A is registered in the selected folder. Will be displayed.

  When the “return” icon 410 is selected, the music file selection screen 202 as the previous screen is displayed.

  Again, referring to FIG. 6A, a playback mode switching icon 217 is provided on the music file selection screen 202.

  Further, the user can switch the playback mode in the folder by selecting the playback mode switching icon 217. Specifically, a playback mode that repeatedly plays the music file being played, a playback mode that plays in order and repeats from the beginning when all playback is finished, a playback mode that plays back in order and stops when all playback is finished, A playback mode in which playback is performed randomly and a playback mode in which only a set section is played back repeatedly can be sequentially switched and executed.

  Information about the selected music folder is displayed on the upper LCD 22 in FIG.

  In FIG. 6A, when the user selects the “start” icon 216, the music file selected by the cursor 220 # is played, and a playback operation selection screen is displayed.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a reproduction operation selection screen 203 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7A shows a case where the lower LCD 12 displays a playback operation selection screen 203 that is operated by changing music in a playback operation or the like.

  Specifically, for example, the user selects the sound effect selection icons 232 and 234 with a touch pen or the like, and thereby the sound effect output from the speaker or the like when the user presses the R button 14J and the L button 14I, respectively. It is possible to switch.

  In addition, the user can execute a function of changing the playback speed and pitch of the playback signal by selecting the speed pitch adjustment icon 241.

  In addition, the user can perform a function of modulating the frequency of the reproduction signal or performing a filtering process or the like to change to another timbre by selecting the timbre adjustment icon 242.

  In addition, the user can execute a function of outputting a sound recording data file, which will be described later, as a sound effect from the speaker by selecting the recording data selection icon 244.

  Also, it is assumed that the slider 219 moves within the display range of the playback time bar 211 according to the playback position of the playback time of the entire music file. When the user touches the display range of the playback time bar 211 with the touch pen 27 or the like, the music file playback process can be started from the time corresponding to the touch position. In this case, the slider 219 is moved to the position where the reproduction process is started. It is also possible to select the slider 219 with the touch pen 27 or the like and perform a slide operation, and to start the reproduction process from the position where the slide operation is performed.

  In addition, the user can pause the music file being played by selecting the pause command icon 222. Further, the user can select the next music file included in the folder by selecting the next music selection command icon 224 and execute the reproduction operation. Further, the user can select the previous music file included in the folder by selecting the previous music selection command icon 221 and execute the reproduction operation.

  The user can execute a visualizer display process described later by pressing the visualizer switching icon 231.

  In addition, the user can switch the playback mode in the folder by pressing the playback mode switching icon 217. Specifically, a playback mode that repeatedly plays the music file being played, a playback mode that plays in order and repeats from the beginning when all playback is finished, a playback mode that plays back in order and stops when all playback is finished, A playback mode in which playback is performed randomly and a playback mode in which only a set section is played back repeatedly can be sequentially switched and executed.

  Also, when the user presses the “favorite” icon 215, the favorite folder selection screen 209 described with reference to FIG. 44 is displayed. Then, as described above, by selecting any of the registration icons on the favorite folder selection screen 209, it is possible to register and display the currently played music file in the selected folder. .

  7B, the music file list 240 displayed on the lower LCD 12 screen of FIG. 6A is displayed as the music file selection list screen 203 # on the upper LCD 22 screen. The case is shown. A music file included in the same folder as the music file being played can be selected by operating the direction input button 14A. That is, after a music file is selected (start-pressed) with a touch pen or the like on the lower LCD 12 screen of FIG. 6A, the playback operation selection screen is displayed on the lower LCD 12 screen of FIG. It is possible to select a process for the reproduction operation of the music file that is the target selected by the touch pen or the like by using the touch pen or the like, and on the screen of the upper LCD 22, the music file can be selected by the direction input button 14A.

  Then, for example, by selecting a music file using the direction input button 14A and pressing one of the operation buttons 14B to 14E, the music file being played can be switched to the selected music file and the playback operation can be executed. It is.

  Therefore, the process on the playback operation selection screen 203 of the lower LCD 12 and the process on the music file selection list screen 203 # of the upper LCD 22 can be processed in parallel, which is convenient for the user.

Hereinafter, detailed processing of the sound function according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
A processing procedure related to the “sound function” according to the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to the following flow. Each step is typically realized by the CPU 31 reading a program or the like stored in the memory card 29 to the main memory 32 and executing it.

<Function selection process>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating processing relating to function selection in game device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The flow shown in FIG. 8 explains the processing in the sound selection screen 100 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 8, after the game apparatus 1 is turned on or the start button is pressed, the sound function is executed by the user selecting a predetermined icon from a menu screen (not shown).

  In step S1, the CPU 31 displays a sound selection screen 100 as shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 starts automatic recording / playback processing (step S2). The automatic recording / playback process will be described later. Note that the order of steps S1 and S2 can be switched.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not touch position data is input from the touch panel 13 (step S3). The CPU 31 determines whether touch position data has been input from the touch panel 13 via the I / F circuit 42. That is, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the user performs a touch operation with the touch pen 27 or the like. If touch position data has not been input (NO in step S3), the process of step S3 is repeated.

  On the other hand, if touch position data has been input (YES in step S3), the process proceeds to step S4.

  In step S4, the CPU 31 determines whether the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the function selection icon. That is, the CPU 31 determines whether the “Record and play with microphone” icon 102 or the “Play with music on SD card” icon 104 is selected.

  If the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of “Record and play with microphone” icon 102 or “Play with music on SD card” icon 104 (YES in step S 4), the process is step. Proceed to S8.

  On the other hand, if the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is outside the display range of any “Record and play with microphone” icon 102 or “Play with music on SD card” 104 (NO in step S4), the process proceeds to step S5. Proceed to

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S4 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is within the display range of the function selection icon, the CPU 31 ends the automatic recording / playback process (step S8).

  Then, the CPU 31 executes a process for shifting to the next selected function mode (step S9). The transition process of the selected function mode will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S4 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is not a value within the display range of the function selection icon, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is the display range of the “setting” icon 108 next. It is determined whether the value is within the range (step S5).

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S5 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is a value within the display range of the “setting” icon 108, the CPU 31 ends the automatic recording / playback process (step S10).

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a setting process (step S11). The setting process will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S 5 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is not within the display range of the “setting” icon 108, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is the “end” icon 106. It is determined whether or not the value is within the display range (step S6).

  If it is determined in step S6 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is within the display range of the “end” icon 108, the CPU 31 ends the automatic recording / playback process and ends the function selection process (end). ). That is, this returns to a menu screen (not shown).

  On the other hand, if the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is not within the display range of the “end” icon 108 in step S6, the CPU 31 returns to step S3.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the subroutine processing of the selection function mode transition processing in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 9, CPU 31 indicates that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is within the display range of “play with SD card music” icon 104 or within the display range of icon 102 of “record and play with microphone”. It is determined which one (step S20).

  When the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is a value within the display range of the “play with music on the SD card” icon 104, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S21.

  Then, the CPU 31 determines whether or not an SD card is inserted (step S21). If the CPU 31 determines that an SD card is inserted, it next shifts to the music playback mode (step S22). The music playback mode will be described later. When the music playback mode ends, the screen returns to the sound selection screen in step S1 of FIG. 1 (return).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S21 that the SD card is not inserted, it executes an error display process (step S23). As an example, the error display process is a process of urging the user to insert an SD card by executing a display process such as “SD card is not inserted”. And it returns to step S1 again (return).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S20 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is within the display range of the “record and play with microphone” icon 102, the CPU 31 shifts to the microphone recording / playback mode (step S24). The microphone recording / playback mode will be described later. When the microphone recording / playback mode is completed, the screen returns to the sound selection screen in step S1 in FIG. 1 (return).

<Music playback mode>
Next, the music playback mode will be described.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining subroutine processing in the music playback mode.
Referring to FIG. 10, first, CPU 31 executes a folder search process in the SD card (step S30).

The CPU 31 then generates a folder list (step S31).
Next, the CPU 31 displays a music playback folder list selection screen (step S32). FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 described above are examples when the music playback folder list selection screen 200 is displayed.

Here, the folder search process in the SD card will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the subroutine processing of the folder search processing in the SD card.

  Referring to FIG. 11, CPU 31 sets a search initial path to be searched first among paths associated with folders stored in the SD card (step S50). Next, the CPU 31 executes a music file search process according to the search initial path (step S51).

  Then, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the music file exists in the folder by the music file search process according to the search initial path (step S52).

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S52 that there is a music file, it extracts a music folder containing the music file (step S53).

  Note that whether or not a music file exists can be determined by referring to an extension for identifying the file as an example. Note that the determination is not limited to the extension, and the determination can be made by referring to the identification information stored in the file header or the like, and the determination method is not limited.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the search has been completed for all paths (step S54).

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S54 that the search has not been completed for all paths, it sets the next search path to be searched next (step S25).

  Then, the process returns to step S51, and the music file search process, which is the above process, is executed.

  Then, the processes in steps S51 to S54 described above are repeated until the search for all paths is completed. If the CPU 31 determines in step S54 that all paths have been searched, the process ends (return).

  As a result, all folders in which music files exist can be extracted from the loaded SD card.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the subroutine processing for folder list generation.
Referring to FIG. 12, first, CPU 31 executes a folder name determination process (step S60). Next, the CPU 31 executes a folder arrangement process (step S61).

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the subroutine processing of the folder name determination processing.
Referring to FIG. 13, CPU 31 selects the first folder extracted by the folder search process of FIG. 11 (step S65). Then, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the same folder name exists next (step S66).

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S66 that the same folder name exists, the CPU 31 merges the folders (step S67).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S66 that there is no identical folder, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S68. In step S68, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the determination has been completed for all the folders extracted by the folder search process of FIG.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S68 that the determination has not been completed for all folders, the CPU 31 selects the next folder extracted by the folder search process of FIG. 11 (step S69). And CPU31 returns to step S66 and repeats the process of step S66-S69 mentioned above.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S68 that the determination has been completed for all folders, the CPU 31 then proceeds to the folder arrangement process (step S61) in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 12 again, in the folder arrangement process (step S61), in the folder name determination process (step S60), the folders are arranged in accordance with a predetermined arrangement order according to the names or symbols of the merged folders.

And it returns to FIG. 10 again (return).
Referring to FIG. 10, next, in a folder arrangement process (step S61) in step S32, a folder list is displayed on the music reproduction folder list selection screen according to the arranged folder order (step S32).

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a specific example for explaining folder search processing.
Here, as an example, a list structure of music files and folders stored in one SD card is shown.

  Referring to FIG. 14, specifically, as an example, a folder FD1 and a folder FD2 are provided, and a music folder FA and a music folder FB are provided in the folder FD1.

  The music folder FA includes a music file MAA, a music file MBB,...

  In addition, the music folder FB includes music files.

  In the folder FD2, a music folder FA and a music folder FC are shown.

  The music folder FA includes music files MX and MY.

  Also, the music folder FC includes a music file.

  When a folder having such a tree structure is stored in the SD card, the music folder FA. Containing the music file is stored by the processing according to the flow described in FIG. Four music folders of FB, FA, and FC are extracted.

  Since the music folder FA stored in the folder FD1 and the music folder FA stored in the folder FD2 have the same folder name by the processing according to the flow described in FIG. 13, the music folder FA is stored in each folder as the music folder FA. The stored music files will be merged. By merging in this way, the above-described music file list screen 201 # as illustrated in FIG. 5B and the music file selection list screen 203 # as illustrated in FIG. In the example, the music folder FA is set so that music files MAA, music file MBB,..., Music file MX, music file MY,. .

  By this processing, the same folder name is merged and the folder list is displayed on the folder list selection screen. As a result, if a folder with the same name exists in the installed memory card (SD card), it is displayed as a list in the same group, so that the folder structure of the SD card when there are a plurality of the same folder names, etc. Thus, there is no problem in the folder extraction process, and the convenience can be improved.

  In this embodiment, in order to group the music files in the installed memory card (SD card), the folder information of the memory card is used as it is without using the attribute information in the music file (same Music files in the folder are treated as the same group). Regardless of the hierarchy in which each folder exists, all folders are displayed in parallel (in one hierarchy) on the music playback folder list selection screen 200 or the like. That is, for example, in the example of FIG. 14, when there are music files in the folder FD1 and the folder FD2, on the music playback folder list selection screen 200, the folder FD1, the folder FD2, the music folder FA, the music folder FB, The music folder FC will be listed in parallel. Thereby, even if the hierarchical structure of the memory card is complicated, a desired music file can be easily found by, for example, a child who is a user.

  Further, since the folder name registered in the memory card is used as it is in the music playback folder list selection screen 200 or the like as the name of the folder handled as the same group, the user can easily find a desired music file. , Improve convenience.

  Furthermore, as described above, on the music playback folder list selection screen 200, the name of each folder extracted from the memory card (this is also a touch button for displaying a list of music files belonging to each folder) and the favorite folder (This is also a touch button for displaying a list of music files registered in favorites.) Since it is displayed in parallel (in one hierarchy), the folder selection operation is facilitated and the convenience is further improved. Furthermore, since the “Random” folder is displayed in parallel in such a list, the convenience is further improved.

  Referring to FIG. 10 again, after the music reproduction folder list selection screen is displayed in step S32, CPU 31 next determines whether or not touch position data is input from touch panel 13 (step S33). The CPU 31 determines whether touch position data has been input from the touch panel 13 via the I / F circuit 42. That is, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the user performs a touch operation with the touch pen 27. In other words, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a coordinate value input by a user operation on the touch panel 13 is detected. If touch position data has not been input (NO in step S33), the process in step S33 is repeated.

  On the other hand, if touch position data has been input (YES in step S33), the process proceeds to step S34.

  Then, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the coordinate value indicating the touch position data is a value within the folder list display range (step S34).

  In step S34, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the folder list, the scroll display of the folder list is performed according to the movement position from the touch position or the touch position of the touch pen. Processing is executed (step S35).

  Next, CPU 31 executes a process for moving the slider position of folder list scroll bar 210 in accordance with the position of the selected folder in the folder list (step S35 #). And it returns to step S33 again. It should be noted that the processing order of steps S35 and S35 # can be switched. The same applies to the following.

  In this example, only the folder list scroll display process has been described in order to explain that the position of the cursor 220 does not change as an example. However, as described above, the touch of touching the position of the cursor 220 with the touch pen 27 is described. It is also possible to execute the display process so as to move to a position corresponding to the position.

  In that case, when an operation for canceling the touched state (touch-off) is performed without touching the touched position and changing the touched position from the touched position, only the cursor 220 is displayed according to the touched position. Moving. At that time, the scroll display process of the folder list and the process of moving the slider position of the folder list scroll bar are not executed.

  On the other hand, when the touch pen 27 or the like is moved while touching on the screen, that is, the touch position is changed from the touched position while the touch position is changed (drag operation) is executed. The scroll display processing of the folder list is executed according to the movement locus (movement distance) of the touch pen. At that time, the moving process is also executed for the slider position of the folder list scroll bar.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S34 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the folder list display range, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the volume setting icon 250. Whether it is a value or not is determined (step S36).

  In step S36, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the volume setting icon 250, the CPU 31 next executes volume setting processing (step S37). And it returns to step S33 again. The volume setting process will be described later.

  In step S <b> 36, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the volume setting icon 250, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the “open” icon 214 next. It is determined whether the value is within the display range (step S38).

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S36 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the “open” icon 214, the CPU 31 next executes music file selection processing (step S39). The music file selection process will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S38 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the “open” icon 214, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is then scrolled through the folder list. It is determined whether the value is within the display range of the bar 210 (step S40).

  In step S40, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the folder list scroll bar 210, the CPU 31 executes scroll display processing of the folder list according to the touch position ( Step S41).

  Next, a process for moving the slider position of the folder list scroll bar 210 is executed according to the selected folder position in the folder list (step S42). And it returns to step S33 again.

  On the other hand, in step S40, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinates indicated by the touch position data are not within the display range of the folder list scroll bar 210, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the next selected function icon. It is determined whether the value is within the display range (step S43).

  In step S43, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the selected function icon, the CPU 31 executes a function corresponding to the selected function icon (step S44).

  On the other hand, in step S43, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the selection function icon, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the “return” icon 212. Whether the value is within the display range is determined (step S45).

  In step S45, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the “return” icon 212, the CPU 31 ends the music playback mode processing and performs step S1 in FIG. The sound selection screen is displayed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S45 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the “return” icon 212, the process returns to step S33.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the subroutine processing of the music file selection processing.

  Referring to FIG. 15, CPU 31 first displays music file selection screen 202 described with reference to FIG. 6 (step S70).

  Next, CPU 31 determines whether or not touch position data is input from touch panel 13 (step S70 #). The CPU 31 determines whether touch position data has been input from the touch panel 13 via the I / F circuit 42. That is, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the user performs a touch operation with the touch pen 27. In other words, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a coordinate value input by a user operation on the touch panel 13 is detected. If touch position data has not been input (NO in step S70 #), the process in step S70 # is repeated.

  On the other hand, if touch position data has been input (YES in step S70 #), the process proceeds to step S71.

  Then, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the music file list 240 (step S71).

  In step S71, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the music file list 240, the CPU 31 next performs a scroll display process of the music file list 240 according to the touch position. Execute (Step S72).

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a process for moving the slider position of the scroll bar 210 # of the music file list in accordance with the position of the selected music file in the music file list (step S73). And it returns to step S70 # again.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S71 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the music file list 240, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the volume setting icon 250 next. Whether the value is within the display range is determined (step S74). In step S74, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the volume setting icon 250, the CPU 31 executes volume setting processing (step S75). And it returns to step S70 # again. The volume setting process will be described later.

  In step S 74, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the volume setting icon 250, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the display range of the “start” icon 226. It is determined whether the value is within the range (step S76).

  In step S76, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the “start” icon 226, the CPU 31 executes music file playback processing (step S76 #). The music file playback process will be described later.

  On the other hand, in step S76, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the “start” icon 226, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the next music file list. It is determined whether or not the value is within the display range of the scroll bar 210 # (step S77).

  In step S77, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the scroll bar of the music file list 210 #, the CPU 31 scrolls the music file list 240 according to the touch position data. Processing is executed (step S78).

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a process of moving the slider position of the music file list scroll bar 210 # in accordance with the position of the selected music file in the music file list (step S79). And it returns to step S70 # again.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S77 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the scroll bar 210 # of the music file list, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the next. It is determined whether the value is within the display range of the selected function icon (step S80).

  In step S80, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the selected function icon, the CPU 31 executes a function corresponding to the selected function icon (step S81). Then, the process returns to step S70 # again. For example, if it is determined that the value is within the display range of the “favorite” selection function icon 215, the favorite folder selection screen 209 described above with reference to FIG. 44 is displayed. Then, by selecting one of the registration icons, a process for registering the music file in the selected folder is executed.

  On the other hand, when CPU 31 determines in step S80 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the selection function icon display range, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is “return” icon 212 #. Whether the value is within the display range of is determined.

  If it is determined in step S82 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the “return” icon 212 #, the process proceeds to “A” and the music playback folder list selection in step S32 of FIG. A screen is displayed.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a subroutine process of the music file reproduction process.
Referring to FIG. 16, CPU 31 starts reproduction of the selected music file (step S90).

  Next, a music file selection screen is displayed on the upper LCD 22 and a reproduction operation selection screen is displayed on the lower LCD 12 (step S91).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not touch position data is input from the touch panel 13 (step S92).

  In step S92, if the CPU 31 determines that there is no input of touch position data from the touch panel 13, it determines whether there is an operation by the direction input button 14A next (step S93).

  In step S93, if the CPU 31 determines that there is an operation by the direction input button 14A, the CPU 31 scrolls the music file list selected by the cursor position on the music file selection screen according to the operation of the direction input button 14A. Is executed (step S94).

  On the other hand, in step S93, if the CPU 31 determines that there is no operation by the direction input button 14A, the process returns to step S92 again.

  Then, CPU 31 determines whether or not a predetermined button is pressed next (step S94 #).

  In step S94 #, if the predetermined button is pressed, the CPU 31 starts reproduction of the music file selected by the cursor position (step S90).

  As described above, the sound output control circuit 56 outputs to the headphone 18 via the headphone amplifier 60 when the headphone 18 is connected in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 31, and when the headphone 18 is not connected. And output to right speakers 45 and 47 via amplifiers 44 and 46.

  On the other hand, CPU 31 returns to step S92 again when the predetermined button is not pressed in step S94 #. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined button is set to any one of the operation buttons 14B to 14E.

  In step S <b> 92, when the touch position data is input from the touch panel 13, the CPU 31 next determines whether the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the reproduction time bar 211 ( Step S95).

  In step S95, when the CPU 31 determines that the display indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the playback time bar 211, the CPU 31 executes a music file playback process from the time corresponding to the touch position (step S95). S96).

  Then, the CPU 31 executes a process for moving the slider position indicating the reproduction position in the entire reproduction time in the reproduction time bar 211 corresponding to the touch position (step S97). And it returns to step S92 again.

  In step S <b> 95, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the reproduction time bar 211, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is displayed next on the volume setting icon 250. It is determined whether the value is within the range (step S98).

  In step S98, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the volume setting icon 250, the CPU 31 executes a volume setting process (step S99). And it returns to step S92 again. The volume setting process will be described later.

  On the other hand, in step S98, if the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the volume setting icon 250, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is next within the range of the visualizer switching icon 231. It is judged whether it is a value of (step S100).

  In step S100, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the visualizer switching icon 231, it next executes a visualizer display process (step S101). And it returns to step S92 again. The visualizer display process will be described later.

  In step S100, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the visualizer switching icon 231, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is displayed next on the reproduction operation command icon. It is determined whether the value is within the range (step S102). Here, as the reproduction operation command icons, a pause command icon 222, a next music selection command icon 224, and a previous music selection command icon 221 are provided as an example.

  In step S102, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the icon of the reproduction operation command, the CPU 31 executes a function corresponding to the reproduction operation command (step S103). And it returns to step S92 again.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the pause command icon 222, the CPU 31 pauses the reproduction operation. If it is determined that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the selection command icon 224 for the next song, the CPU 31 starts playing the next selected music file. On the other hand, when the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is determined to be a value within the display range of the selection command icon 221 of the previous song, the CPU 31 starts reproduction of the previously selected music file.

  In step S102, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the reproduction operation command icon, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the next display range of the selection function icon. It is determined whether the value is in the range.

  In step S104, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the selected function icon, the CPU 31 executes the function corresponding to the selected function icon (step S105). And it returns to step S92 again. For example, in this example, a “favorite” icon 215, a playback mode switching icon 217, a speed interval adjustment icon 241, a tone color adjustment icon 242, and a recording data selection icon 244 are displayed as selection function icons.

  Specifically, as described above, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the “favorite” icon 215, the CPU 31 selects the music file currently selected as the favorite folder. Execute the process of registering with.

  In addition, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the playback mode switching icon 217, the CPU 31 switches and displays the setting of the playback mode.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the speed pitch adjustment icon 241, the CPU 31 executes a function of changing the playback speed and pitch, which will be described later.

  In addition, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the timbre adjustment icon 242, the CPU 31 executes a filtering process for modulating a frequency, which will be described later, to change to another timbre Execute.

  Further, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the recording data selection icon 244, the CPU 31 has a function of outputting a recorded audio data file, which will be described later, from the speaker as a sound effect. Execute.

  In step S104, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the selection function icon, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is displayed next to the “return” icon 212a. It is determined whether the value is within the range (step S106).

  In step S106, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the “return” icon 212a, the process returns to step S92.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S106 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the “return” icon 212a, the process proceeds to “B”, and in step S70 of FIG. Display the music file selection screen.

(Volume setting process)
Next, the volume setting process will be described.

FIG. 17 is an enlarged view of the volume setting icon 250.
Referring to FIG. 17A, the volume setting icon 250 is provided with a slider 252 whose volume increases from left to right as an example on the horizontal axis.

  The slider 252 is displayed at a position corresponding to the current value within the volume level parameter setting range.

  Here, an area in a direction where the volume is lower than the position corresponding to the current value displayed by the slider 252 is a volume lower area 254, and an area where the volume is higher than the position corresponding to the current value displayed by the slider 252 is displayed. The area is referred to as a loud volume area 255.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when the slider 252 is selected with a touch pen or the like, it corresponds to the current value according to a subsequent slide touch operation (an operation to change the touch position while continuing the touch-on state). The slider can be continuously moved (so-called drag operation) in any direction from the position in either the low volume area 254 or the high volume area 255.

  When the slider 252 is selected with a touch pen or the like, (i) when touch-on is performed on the slider 252, (ii) the touch position during the touch operation may enter the slider 252; The slider 252 may be dragged only in the case, or the drag operation may be performed only in the case (ii), and the drag operation is performed in either case (i) or (ii). It may be possible to do this.

  Referring to FIG. 17B, when a small volume area 254 other than the slider 252 is touched on with a touch pen or the like, the slider 252 can be instantaneously moved to the touch-on position. Thereby, a change to a volume smaller than the current volume value can be performed instantaneously. On the other hand, when the loud volume region 255 other than the slider 252 is touched on with a touch pen or the like, the slider 252 is not instantaneously moved to the touch-on position. As a result, it is not possible to instantaneously change to a volume that is larger than the current volume value.

  Note that when touch-on is performed in the small volume area 254, (i) when touch-on is performed in the small volume area 254, (ii) the touch position during the touch operation may enter the small volume area 254. The slider 252 may be instantaneously moved to the touch-on position only in the case (i), or the slider 252 may be instantaneously moved to the touch position only in the case (ii). ) Or (ii), it may be possible to move instantaneously.

  Further, when the small volume area 254 is touched, the slider 252 instantaneously moves to the touch position, but when the slide operation is continued thereafter, the drag operation as described above is possible.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine process of the volume setting process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 18, when CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of volume setting icon 250, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of slider 252. Whether it is a value or not is determined (step S110).

  In step S110, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the slider display range, the locus moved by moving (sliding) the touch pen while touching the screen. Accordingly, the slider 252 is moved and displayed at the latest touch position (step S114). That is, a continuous movement operation from the current position of the slider 252 to a desired position within the volume level parameter setting range is accepted.

  Then, the CPU 31 sets the volume according to the position of the slider 252 (step S115). That is, the volume level parameter is updated to a value corresponding to the position after the movement of the slider 252 according to the moving operation. At this point, since the slider 252 continuously moves from the current position to a desired position, the volume level parameter is gradually adjusted with the movement.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S110 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the slider 252, then the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the volume input acceptance display range. It is determined whether the value is within the range (step S111).

  In step S111, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the volume input acceptance display range, the CPU 31 moves and displays the slider 252 at the position input by the touch pen (step S112). Then, the volume is set according to the position of the slider 252 within the parameter setting range (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 31 determines in step S111 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the volume input acceptance display range, the CPU 31 executes an input invalidity determination process (step S113). That is, it is determined that the input is invalid. Then, the process ends.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a small volume area is set in the volume input acceptance display range. In the volume input acceptance display range, the volume large area 255 is not set. In other words, when the slider moves in a direction that is smaller than the current value of the parameter, in this example, the low volume area accepts an input that is an operation for moving the slider to a desired position, and from the current value of the parameter. When the slider moves in a direction in which the slider becomes larger, in this example, an input that is an operation for moving the slider to a desired position is not accepted in the loud volume region.

  Therefore, at the touch position, the slider 252 is immediately moved for the low volume area and set to a volume corresponding to the slider position. However, the high volume area is input invalidity determination processing, and the slider is not moved to the slider position. The corresponding volume is not set.

  When the sound volume setting process is executed by the touch pen by the process, the sound volume does not suddenly increase due to an erroneous operation by the user. That is, the position of the slider is changed by the touch pen in the direction in which the volume is reduced, and the volume setting process according to the position of the slider can be executed. However, the position of the slider is changed by the touch pen in the direction in which the volume is increased. The volume will not increase.

  In particular, when executing the setting process using the touch pen, the user can freely specify an arbitrary position on the touch panel, and the display range of the volume setting icon 250 cannot be increased due to the layout. . Therefore, when executing the volume setting process, it is necessary to carefully specify a position corresponding to a desired volume level within the display range of the volume setting icon 250, but in a direction in which the volume increases due to an erroneous operation. There is a possibility that the user may designate with the touch pen. Therefore, the process can suppress the stress of operating the game apparatus 1 while anxiety that the volume may suddenly increase due to an erroneous operation.

  In the above description, the operation of moving the slider to a desired position has been described with respect to the case where the low volume area is immediately moved and set to a volume corresponding to the slider position. It is also possible to set so that the volume level parameter is gradually adjusted as in the case of.

FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating another example of the volume setting icon.
Referring to FIG. 19A, here, a volume setting region for setting the volume output from each of the right speaker and the left speaker is shown.

  Specifically, the vertical axis (R) indicates the volume level of the right speaker, and the horizontal axis (L) indicates the volume level of the left speaker. That is, the coordinate value (position) of an arbitrary point is associated with the volume level of the right speaker and the left speaker. Here, pointer 252 # indicating the position corresponding to the current volume level of the right speaker and the left speaker is displayed.

  The pointer 252 # is selected by touching the pointer 252 # with the touch pen, and the pointer is moved and displayed in accordance with the moved locus by moving (sliding) the touch pen while touching the screen. On the other hand, when the touch pen other than the pointer 252 # is touched, if the value is within the voice input acceptance display range, the pointer 252 # is moved and displayed at the position input by the touch pen.

  Here, the case where two types of parameters are set and the volume levels of the right speaker and the left speaker are respectively associated with the coordinate values (positions) of the horizontal axis and the vertical axis has been described. Further, it is possible to associate with a plurality of types of parameters. In addition, as the display within the parameter setting range, when there is one parameter, for example, the position of the parameter can be displayed in one dimension on the horizontal axis. In such a case, it is also possible to display the parameter position in a two-dimensional manner in two dimensions, the vertical axis and the horizontal axis. Furthermore, when a plurality of types of parameters are set, it is possible to display the parameter positions in multiple dimensions according to the number of types.

  Referring to FIG. 19B, here, a case is shown in which the volume level corresponding to the position is immediately set by touching with a touch pen within the volume input acceptance display range. That is, the volume input reception display range is set as the volume input reception display range in the direction of decreasing the volume of at least one of the right speaker and the left speaker using a touch pen, for example. The area is not set within the volume input acceptance display range.

  Therefore, when touching anything other than the pointer 252 #, in the direction of increasing the volume outside the voice input acceptance display range, the pointer 252 # does not move even when touched with the touch pen, and the volume is excessively increased. This can prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable.

  In the present example, the case where the display range of the volume setting icon 250 is divided into the audio input acceptance display range and other cases is described. However, the present invention is not limited to the volume setting. For example, the playback time described with reference to FIG. In the bar, it is also possible to divide the input reception display range and other areas. For example, a position that has already been reproduced is within the input reception display range, and a position that has not been reproduced yet is outside the input reception display range, and only the continuous movement operation of the slider 219 can be performed. By this processing, it is possible to prevent the reproduction from being started from a position where the reproduction is not performed by touching with the touch pen, and to suppress the user from feeling uncomfortable.

(Speed pitch adjustment processing)
FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a function of changing the playback speed and the pitch by selecting the speed pitch adjustment icon 241.

  Referring to FIG. 20, here, a speed pitch adjustment screen displayed on the screen of lower LCD 12 by pressing speed pitch adjustment icon 241 is shown.

  Here, when the user selects and moves the slider 253 using a touch pen or the like, it is possible to adjust the playback speed and pitch corresponding to the moving position. Specifically, the playback speed can be increased by moving the slider to the right from the current position of the slider 253. Conversely, the playback speed can be reduced by moving the slider to the left. Further, the pitch can be increased by moving the slider 253 upward from the current position of the slider 253. Conversely, the pitch can be lowered by moving the slider 253 downward.

  By executing this function, it is possible to change the audio signal that is reproduced and output according to the user's preference.

(Tone adjustment processing)
FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a function of changing the frequency of the reproduction signal by selecting the timbre adjustment icon 242 or changing to another timbre by executing a filtering process or the like.

  Referring to FIG. 21, here, a tone color adjustment icon selection screen displayed on the screen of lower LCD 12 by pressing tone color adjustment icon 242 is shown.

  Here, four tone color adjustment selection icons are provided. Specifically, a “radio” icon 242a that adjusts to a tone that can be heard from an old radio by modulating the frequency, etc., and “karaoke” that suppresses vocal voice based on subtraction of left and right sounds of a stereo sound source There are provided an icon 242b, an “echo” icon 242c that is echoed by filtering processing, and an “electronic sound” icon 242d that changes to a sound of a timbre by modulating the frequency. The function of the selected icon is executed when the user selects one of the four tone color adjustment selection icons using a touch pen or the like.

  Here, a case has been described in which four timbre adjustment selection icons are provided and adjustment can be made to four types of timbres, but the number is not limited to four, and any number may be used. By providing a plurality of tone color adjustment selection patterns, it is possible to adjust the tone color according to the user's taste.

  Here, the function of the “karaoke” icon 242b has been described with respect to the case where the vocal voice is suppressed based on the subtraction of the left and right sounds of the stereo sound source. This is because the sound is localized at the center of the sound field of the stereo sound source, and the environmental sound is localized to the left and right other than the center. Note that the voice of the vocal can be suppressed according to another method without being limited to this method.

(Sound effect selection processing)
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a case where the sound effect output from the speaker or the like is changed when the user operates the R button 14J and the L button 14I by selecting the sound effect selection icons 232 and 234. In this embodiment, by operating the R button 14J and the L button 14I, a sound effect can be added and enjoyed during playback of music based on the music file.

  Referring to FIG. 22, the sound effect can be changed by selecting sound effect selection icons 232 and 234 displayed in FIG. Specifically, the initial state is set to “no sound effect” (step S120). Next, by selecting the sound effect selection icon 232 once, the sound effect of “Taiko” is set (step S121). Next, by selecting the sound effect selection icon 232, the sound effect of “cymbals” is set (step S122). Then, by selecting the sound effect selection icon 232, the sound effect of “trumpet” is set (step S123). Then, by selecting the sound effect icon 232 again, the state of “no sound effect” is set (step S120). That is, the sound effect output from the speaker or the like can be switched according to the number of times the sound effect selection icon is selected. In this example, by selecting the sound effect selection icons 232 and 234 for the R button 14J and the L button 14I, it is possible to set the sound effects according to the respective button operations.

  Here, the case where the sound effects are switched in the order of “no sound effect”, “taiko”, “cymbals”, “trumpet” has been described, but the order is not limited to this order, and any order may be possible. is there. Furthermore, it is naturally possible to set so as to switch to a plurality of sound effects. It is also possible to set different types of sound effects for each of the R button 14J and the L button 14I.

(Visualizer display processing)
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a visualizer display process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S100 in FIG. 16 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the range of the visualizer switching icon 231, the CPU 31 executes a visualizer display process.

  In FIG. 23A, a reproduction operation selection screen of the lower LCD 12 is displayed. Since it is the same as that described in FIG. 7, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

FIG. 23B shows a visualizer display screen on the upper LCD 22.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the subroutine processing of the visualizer display processing.

  Referring to FIG. 24, first, the audio output level is detected (step S130). Specifically, the output level detection circuit 58 detects the output level of the audio signal output from the audio output control circuit 56 to the amplifiers 44 and 46 and outputs the result to the CPU 31.

  Next, the CPU 31 generates an object corresponding to the output level detected by the output level detection circuit 58 (step S131).

  Next, the object is scrolled and displayed (step S132). Again, it returns to step S130 and repeats said process.

  Specifically, in FIG. 23B, the output level of the audio signal being reproduced is sequentially detected, new objects are sequentially generated at positions corresponding to the output level, and scrolled to display them. In this embodiment, at the right end of the display area of the visualizer, objects 501 (specifically, ground objects) are generated one after another at a height corresponding to the output level, and the whole is scroll-displayed to the left. In addition, another object (in this example, the objects 502 and 503 as an example) is automatically motion-controlled on the ground object thus generated (that is, the screen is moved left and right along the ground). Move or jump).

  In this example, the height of the ground object is determined by the total output level of the right and left speakers 45 and 47 of the audio signal being reproduced, or the first object (this embodiment) is determined by the output level of the right speaker 45. In the example, the operation control content (speed, acceleration, jump height, etc.) of the bike-shaped object 502) is determined, and the output level of the left speaker 47 determines the second object (bike-shaped object 503 in this embodiment). The operation control content is determined.

  As another example, the height of the ground object for the first object (object 502 in this embodiment) is determined based on the output level of the signal for the right speaker 45 among the audio signals. Alternatively, the motion control content (speed, acceleration, jump height, etc.) of the first object is determined, and the ground for the second object (object 503 in this embodiment) is determined based on the output level of the signal for the left speaker 47. The height of the object may be determined, or the motion control content of the second object may be determined.

  The user can visually recognize the change in the output level from the height of the terrain according to the output level of the audio signal. In addition, since two motorcycle-shaped objects 502 and 503 perform a jumping operation according to the height of the terrain, it is possible to visually recognize the change in the output level of the audio signal from the change in the objects 502 and 503.

  The two motorcycle-shaped objects 502 and 503 are relative to each other according to the difference in volume level between the audio signal output from the right speaker 45 and the audio signal output from the left speaker 47. The positional relationship may be changed.

  Note that when the playback process of the selected music file is paused, since there is no change in the terrain according to the output level, a flat terrain object is scrolled and displayed. At that time, for example, when the user operates the L button 14I and the R button 14J described above, since the sound effect is output from the speaker or the like, the output level of the sound signal of the sound effect is detected, and the sound signal A terrain object corresponding to the output level is generated and scrolled. The following visualizer display screen is processed according to the same method.

FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining another visualizer display screen.
Referring to FIGS. 25A and 25B, here, a visualizer that generates a snowball-shaped object 501a having a size corresponding to the output level of the audio signal detected by the upper LCD 22 and scrolls the object is displayed. It is shown. Below the snowball object 501a, a terrain indicating a slope is scrolled and displayed so that the snowball object 501a appears to roll down the slope.

  25 (a) and 25 (b) are compared, and the snowball-shaped object 501a in FIG. 25 (a) is the snowball in FIG. 25 (b) in accordance with the output level of the detected audio signal. The case where the shape is larger than the object 501a is shown.

  By changing the size of the snowball object 501a, the user can visually recognize the change in the output level of the audio signal according to the size of the snowball object 501a.

  Further, since the snowball-shaped object 501a performs a bounding motion at a predetermined timing when the topography indicating the slope is scroll-displayed, the size of the snowball-shaped object 501a can be recognized more visually.

FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining yet another visualizer display screen.
Referring to FIG. 26, here, the output level of the audio signal detected by upper LCD 22 is detected, an object 501 # having a predetermined character shape is generated at a height corresponding to the output level, and scrolling is performed. The visualizer to display is shown. In addition, the screen background area is scrolled from the right screen edge to the left screen edge, and coin-shaped objects 506 are continuously arranged at predetermined intervals from the position of the predetermined character-shaped object 501 #. The screen is set to scroll from the right screen edge to the left screen edge.

  Further, another predetermined character-shaped object 505 is displayed, and is set so that a jumping operation can be executed in the screen as an example by a user operation. When the predetermined character-shaped object 505 overlaps the coin-shaped object 506, the display of the coin-shaped object 505 is deleted, and the number of times the coin-shaped object 505 is overlapped is displayed in the upper column on the left side of the screen. It is set to display.

  Therefore, when the height of the object 501 # changes, the user can recognize the change in the output level of the audio signal through vision. In addition, since coin-shaped objects 506 are also continuously arranged according to the height of the object 501 #, a change in the output level of the audio signal can be visually recognized from the height of the coin-shaped object 506. Is possible.

  In addition, the user can operate the object 505 having a predetermined character shape in response to the operation input, and when the user overlaps the coin-shaped object 506, the display of the coin-shaped object 506 is erased. Can recognize the change in the output level of the audio signal also from its own operation input (button press).

  That is, the display position of the third object (in this embodiment, the coin-shaped object 506) is determined according to the output level of the audio signal. Specifically, the third object is displayed at a height corresponding to the output level at the end of the display area of the virtual space, and then scroll-displayed in the opposite end direction. Then, the movement of the fourth object (in this embodiment, the object 505 having a predetermined character shape) is controlled in accordance with a user operation. Then, a predetermined game process is performed according to the positional relationship between the third object and the fourth object. Thereby, during music reproduction, the output level can be confirmed, and enjoyment by operation can be given to the user.

  In this example, the visualizer display process of three patterns has been described. However, the number of visualizer display processes is not particularly limited to three, and may be one, and a function of a visualizer display process of a plurality of patterns may be provided.

  As an example, according to the number of touches in the display range of the visualizer switching icon 231 # on the reproduction operation selection screen of the lower LCD 12 shown in FIG. It is possible to set to switch. Then, for example, when the display range of the visualizer switching icon 231 is touched with the touch pen for the fourth time, the visualizer display process is finished and the screen of FIG. 7B can be set to be displayed. It is.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, during playback of music based on a music file, the user can add and play a sound effect by performing a predetermined operation. For the level detection, not only the output of music reproduction based on the music file but also the output of the sound effect based on the user operation is considered. That is, an output level obtained by summing both the audio signal based on the music file and the sound signal of the sound effect based on the user operation is detected as the output level of the above-described audio signal. Thereby, the display content of the visualizer is indirectly changed according to the user operation, and more specifically, the display position of the object and the content of the operation are changed.

(Headphone output processing)
FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a flow when the headphones 18 according to the embodiment of the present invention are detected. The headphone output process operates independently of other processes when the sound function is being executed.

  Referring to FIG. 27, first, it is determined whether or not the headphones 18 are detected (step S140). Specifically, the headphone detection circuit 59 of the I / F circuit 42 is turned on when the plug 19 of the headphone 18 is inserted into the jack 62 described in FIG. It is detected that the plug 19 of the headphone 18 is electrically connected with the insertion of the plug 19 of the headphone 18, and the plug 19 of the headphone 18 is detected to be inserted into the jack 62. Then, the headphone detection circuit 59 of the I / F circuit 42 outputs the detection result to the CPU 31, and the CPU 31 receives the signal indicating the detection result from the headphone detection circuit 59 of the I / F circuit 42, and the headphones 18. Is determined to have been installed.

  And CPU31 performs an equalizer adjustment process next, when the headphones 18 are detected (step S141).

Then, the process ends (END).
When the user listens to the sound signal reproduced with the headphones 18 attached and when the user listens to the sound signals reproduced from the speakers, the ear holes are closed when the headphones 18 are attached, As a result, the acoustic characteristics may change greatly, causing the user to feel uncomfortable.

  Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, when the headphones 18 are detected, an equalization adjustment process is performed for adjusting a predetermined frequency band of the audio data so that the audio signal is not annoying to the user due to a change in acoustic characteristics. Execute.

  With this method, even when listening to music data with the headphones 18, it is possible to output an audio signal that is easy to hear for the user. It is also possible to adjust the volume of the sound effect output according to the user operation of the L button 14I and the R button 14J, or to change the type of sound effect described with reference to FIG. .

  Here, the case where the equalization adjustment process for adjusting a predetermined frequency band is executed when the headphones 18 are detected has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the headphones 18 are detected when the headphones 18 are detected. It is also possible to switch between the case where the audio signal is reproduced and the reproduced audio signal itself. For example, when playing from a speaker, for a sound with a high pitch without any sense of incongruity, replace a sound that is too loud when listening with headphones with another sound with a low pitch or hear noise when listening with headphones. It is also possible to replace it with another sound.

  Alternatively, instead of switching the reproduced audio signal itself, when headphones are detected, it is possible to switch between reproducing from a speaker and the volume of the reproduced audio signal. For example, when playing from a speaker, the volume of a sound signal that is reproduced without a sense of incongruity is increased or decreased with respect to the volume of the sound signal that is poorly balanced when heard through headphones. By doing so, it is also possible to adjust so that it can be heard in a balanced manner.

(Sleep processing)
FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining a sleep process when the game apparatus 1 is folded at the folding position.

  Referring to FIG. 28, CPU 31 determines whether or not a folding position has been detected (step S150). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a determination signal indicating the closed state is input from the folding position detection sensor 50. When it is determined that the determination signal indicating the closed state is input from the folding position detection sensor 50, that is, when the folding position is detected, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the music reproduction operation is being performed next ( Step S151). Specifically, as described above, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the “start” icon is selected and the reproduction process of the selected music file is being executed.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S151 that the music playback operation is not being performed, it executes a sleep process (step S154). That is, when another function is operating, the operation is stopped and the data of the operation state is saved. When the CPU 31 receives the determination signal indicating the closed state output from the folding position detection sensor 50, for example, when the game apparatus 1 is in operation, the CPU 31 stops the operation, and data on the operation state Set to so-called sleep state to save. On the other hand, the CPU 31 receives a determination signal indicating an open state output from the folding position detection sensor 50 after the game apparatus 1 enters the sleep state, and then enters the sleep state based on the stored operation state data. Execute the process to return to the original state.

  Therefore, in a situation where the user does not operate the game apparatus 1 by folding, it is possible to save power consumed by the operation of each function by setting each function that is operating to the sleep state. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S151 that the music reproduction operation is being performed, the CPU 31 next determines whether or not the headphones 18 are detected (step S152). Specifically, as described above, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a signal indicating a detection result accompanying the mounting of the headphones 18 from the headphone detection circuit 59 of the I / F circuit 42 has been received.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S152 that the headphones 18 are not detected, it executes a sleep process (step S154). That is, even when the music reproduction operation is being performed, if the headphones 18 are not detected, the CPU 31 stops the operation and stores the data of the operation state in the same manner as the operation of other functions. . As a result, when music is being played through the speaker, the music playback is stopped by folding the game apparatus 1 from the open state to the closed state.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S152 that the headphones 18 are detected, the CPU 31 shifts to the sleep music playback mode (step S153).

  Further, when the headphone 18 is not detected, the sleep process is executed, so that no audio signal is output from the speaker or the like of the apparatus, so that the user and surrounding people existing in the vicinity of the user feel uncomfortable. It is possible to suppress this. Furthermore, when the headphones 18 are not detected, the sleep process is executed. Therefore, it is convenient for a user who expects the music playback operation to be the sleep process by folding the apparatus. On the other hand, as described later, when music is played back with the headphones 18, the music playback continues even after the game apparatus 1 is folded from the opened state to the closed state.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the subroutine processing in the sleep music playback mode.
Referring to FIG. 29, CPU 31 continues only the music playback function, and executes sleep processing for the other functions (step S160). For example, at least some functions such as display processing are in a sleep state.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a setting for continuous playback operation (step S161). Specifically, the playback mode is set to a playback mode that repeatedly plays back the data being played, a playback mode that plays back in order and repeats from the beginning when all playback is completed, a playback mode that repeatedly plays back only the set section, etc. Or the “Random” folder is selected and executed.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S161 that the continuous playback operation is set, the music playback operation is continued (step S162).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S161 that the continuous playback operation is not set, the CPU 31 ends the playback operation with the current music file (step S163). Then, the sleep process described above is executed (step S164).

  By this method, when the user does not operate the game apparatus 1 by folding, the sleep process is executed except when the music is being played. Therefore, it is possible to extend the life of the power supply of the game apparatus 1 by this processing. In addition, when the user is performing the music playback function, if the game apparatus 1 is folded, the headphones 18 are detected, and if the continuous playback operation is set, the music playback operation continues. Is done.

  Generally, it is considered that the user is highly likely to carry the game apparatus 1 in a bag or a pocket of clothes as a folded shape. Therefore, in such a folded state, since the possibility of operating the game apparatus 1 is low, the sleep process is usually performed.

  On the other hand, even if the user does not operate the game apparatus 1, it is highly convenient if the user can execute the function of the music playback operation while carrying it in a folded shape.

  Therefore, even when the game apparatus 1 is in a folded shape, the music playback operation is continued when the music playback operation is being performed, the headphones are detected, and the continuous playback operation is set. By doing so, it is possible to provide convenience for the user. In addition, when the continuous playback operation is not set, the user can determine that the music playback operation is not desired, so that the normal sleep process is executed after the current music file playback operation is finished. By doing so, it is possible to provide convenience for the user. In particular, after the current music file playback operation is completed, the normal sleep process is executed, so that the playback operation can be ended without giving a sense of incongruity to the user enjoying the music playback operation.

(Automatic recording and playback processing)
In the automatic recording / reproducing process, the two function processes of the automatic recording mode and the automatic reproduction mode operate independently of each other. As described in step S2 of FIG. 8, after the sound selection screen 100 is displayed, the automatic recording / reproducing process is started.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating automatic recording mode according to the embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the input volume from microphone 43 is greater than or equal to a threshold value (step S170). Specifically, the voice input control circuit 54 detects whether or not the input volume from the microphone 43 is equal to or higher than the threshold value, and detects that the input volume from the microphone 43 is equal to or higher than the threshold value. The detection result is output to the CPU 31.

  In step S170, if the CPU 31 determines that the input volume from the microphone 43 is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the CPU 31 executes a recording process (step S171). Specifically, the CPU 31 receives a detection result indicating that the input volume from the microphone 43 from the audio input control circuit 43 is equal to or higher than a threshold value, and executes a recording process.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine process of the recording process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 31, first, CPU 31 determines whether there is a voice input (step S180). When the CPU 31 determines that there is a voice input, the CPU 31 temporarily stores the recording data input from the voice input control circuit 43 (step S181). Specifically, the CPU 31 temporarily stores in the main memory.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the recorded data has reached a capacity that can be stored in the slot (step S182). Here, the slot indicates a recording data storage area stored as a recording data file in the storage memory 34. In this example, it is assumed that a plurality of slots used for recording processing are provided in the storage memory 34 in advance. In this example, as an example, it is assumed that 10 seconds of recorded data can be stored in one slot.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S182 that the recorded data has not reached the capacity that can be stored in the slot, the CPU 31 temporarily stores the recorded data by repeating the processes in steps S180 and S181.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S182 that the recording data has reached the capacity that can be stored in the slot, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S184 and ends the recording. Then, returning to FIG. 30, the process proceeds to step S172.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S180 that there is no voice input, the process proceeds to step S183.

  In step S183, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is no voice input for a predetermined period. For example, as an example, the predetermined period for executing the silence determination can be set to 3 seconds. The said period is an example and can be set to an appropriate period.

  In step S183, if the CPU 31 determines that there is no voice input for a predetermined period, it ends the recording (step S184). Then, returning to FIG. 30, the process returns to step S172.

  On the other hand, in step S183, if it is not determined that there is no voice input for a predetermined period, that is, if there is a voice input again, the CPU 31 returns to step S180 and proceeds to step S181.

  When there is voice input by the recording process, the recorded data is automatically saved within the capacity that can be stored in the slot, and when there is no voice input, the recording process is automatically performed. finish.

  Through the series of processes (S180 to S183), the sound is automatically recorded on the sound selection screen 100. As a result, what the user talks on the sound selection screen 100 (including what he / she spoke without being conscious) is automatically recorded.

  Referring to FIG. 30 again, next, CPU 31 determines whether or not the recorded data has a predetermined capacity or more (step S172). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the recording data temporarily stored in the main memory exceeds a predetermined capacity. As the predetermined capacity, for example, it is possible to set the capacity to be equal to or more than the minimum time that the user can recognize as an audio signal when played back. That is, the case where the capacity is less than the predetermined capacity is a capacity that cannot be recognized as an audio signal when the user reproduces the recorded data.

  In step S172, if the CPU 31 determines that there is recorded data of a predetermined capacity or more in the main memory, the CPU 31 executes a recorded data storage process (step S173). On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S172 that there is no recording data of a predetermined capacity or more, the recording data is temporarily stored because it is an unrecognizable recording data with a small amount of stored data. Is deleted (step S174). Note that the predetermined capacity is smaller than the storable capacity of the slot. Therefore, the recording data is automatically deleted for data having a length that cannot be recognized as a voice signal by the user.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the subroutine processing of the recording data saving processing.
Referring to FIG. 32, first, CPU 31 confirms an empty slot (step S190). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not there is a slot that does not include recording data among a plurality of slots that are a plurality of recording data storage areas provided in the storage memory 34 in advance.

  Then, the CPU 31 determines whether there is an empty slot (step S191).

  In step S191, if the CPU 31 determines that there is an empty slot, the CPU 31 executes a storage process of recording data as a recording data file in the empty slot (step S192). Specifically, the CPU 31 stores the recording data temporarily stored via the memory control circuit 33 in the storage memory 34 as a recording data file. And it returns to the flow of FIG. 30 (return).

  On the other hand, in step S191, if the CPU 31 determines that there is no empty slot, the CPU 31 determines one slot from among a plurality of slots by processing using a random number, and records the recorded data in the slot determined by the random number. Overwrite processing is executed as a file (step S193). And it returns to the flow of FIG. 30 (return).

By this processing, one recording data file is saved in the slot.
Next, the automatic reproduction mode will be described.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart of an automatic reproduction mode according to the embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 33, CPU 31 determines whether there is a slot in which the recording data file is stored (step S200). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not recording data files exist in a plurality of slots provided in advance in the storage memory 34 via the memory control circuit 33.

  In step S200, if there is no recording data file in the slot, the CPU 31 repeats the process of step S200.

  On the other hand, if CPU 31 determines in step S200 that there is a recorded data file in the slot, it executes a reproduction process for the recorded data file (step S201). Next, the CPU 31 executes standby processing (step S202). Specifically, the CPU 31 waits for a predetermined period and returns to step S200 again. The standby process may be a standby for a predetermined period or may be a standby for a random period.

  Therefore, when there is a recording data file in the slot, the CPU 31 repeats the reproduction process in a certain period or a random period.

  Further, in the reproduction process, when it is determined that the recording data files exist in the plurality of slots of the storage memory 34, the reproduction process of the recording data files stored in each slot is executed in order. Further, during the reproduction process, the bird-shaped object 110 of FIG. 3 can be displayed so as to operate. Through the display process, the user can visually recognize that the reproduction process is being executed by the operation of the bird-shaped object 110.

  As a result of this processing, when the user speaks in the sound selection screen shown in FIG. 3 in such a way that the input volume of the microphone exceeds the threshold value, the voice signal that is the spoken word is recorded in the recording data file in the automatic recording mode. Saved in the slot. Then, the audio signal stored in the slot as the recording data file is automatically reproduced by the automatic reproduction mode, and the reproduction process is repeated.

  With this function, the user can create his / her audio signal as a recording data file and play it back.

  In the above description, the method of executing the recording process or the recording storage process based on whether or not the recording data has reached a predetermined capacity has been described. However, the method is not limited to the capacity, and for example, the determination is based on the recording time. It is also possible to make a determination based on another parameter.

  In the sound selection screen 100 of FIG. 3, both the automatic recording mode described in FIG. 30 and the automatic playback mode described in FIG. 33 are repeatedly executed. As a result, the contents spoken by the user are automatically recorded and, further, the automatically recorded voice is automatically reproduced, so that a new interface can be provided.

(Setting process)
FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine process of the setting process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 34, when CPU 31 determines in FIG. 3 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is within the display range of “setting” icon 108, CPU 31 displays the setting screen (step S210). ).

FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating setting screen 208 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 35, here, “headphone” setting item 260, “touch sound” setting item 262, and “backlight” setting item 264 are provided. As a setting item 260 of “headphones”, a selection function icon 261 for selecting and setting “stereo” or “monaural” is provided. In addition, as the setting item 262 of “touch sound”, a selection function icon 263 for selecting and setting “False” or “Never” is provided. Further, as the “backlight” setting item 264, a selection function icon 265 for selecting and setting “always on” or “automatic off” is provided. In addition, an “initialize save data” icon 266 is provided, and by selecting the “initialize save data” icon 266, a recording data file in the automatic recording / playback process or a microphone recording / playback mode described later can be used. The recording data file to be created and the contents of the music file registered in “Favorites” are deleted. Also, by selecting the “return” icon 212b, the screen returns to the previous sound selection screen 100.

  Referring to FIG. 34 again, CPU 31 determines whether touch position data is input from touch panel 13 (step S211).

  In step S211, when the CPU 31 determines that touch position data is input from the touch panel 13, the CPU 31 determines whether the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the function selection icon “headphone”. Judgment is made (step S212).

  In step S212, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the “headphone” function selection icon, the CPU 31 determines whether the current setting is “stereo” (step S212). Step S213).

  In step S213, the CPU 31 switches to monaural setting when the current setting is “stereo” (step S214).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S213 that the current setting is not “stereo”, the CPU 31 switches to the stereo setting (step S215).

  In the “stereo” setting, when the headphones 18 are connected, the audio output is output in stereo. That is, the right output and the left output are output separately. On the other hand, in the “monaural” setting, when the headphones 18 are connected, the audio output is output in monaural, but when the headphones 18 are not connected, the audio output is output in stereo regardless of the setting. The

  In step S212, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the function selection icon “headphone”, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is “touch sound”. It is determined whether or not the value is within the display range of the function selection icon (step S216).

  In step S216, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the function selection icon “touch sound”, the CPU 31 determines whether the current setting is “False” (step S216). Step S217).

  In step S217, if the CPU 31 determines that the current setting is “False”, the CPU 31 switches to a setting that does not generate a touch sound (step S218).

And it returns to step S211 again.
In step S217, if the CPU 31 determines that the current setting is not “False”, the CPU 31 switches to a setting for smoothing the touch sound (Step S219).

  In step S216, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the function selection icon “touch sound”, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is “back”. It is determined whether the value is within the display range of the function selection icon “light function” (step S220).

  In step S220, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the “backlight” function selection icon, the CPU 31 determines whether the current setting is “always on”. (Step S221).

  In step S221, if the CPU 31 determines that the current setting is “always on”, the CPU 31 switches to the automatic off setting (step S222). When it is determined that the game apparatus 1 has not been operated for a certain period of time by switching to the automatic off setting, a process of automatically turning off the backlight is executed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S221 that the current setting is not “always on”, the CPU 31 always switches to the on setting (step S223). Then, the process returns to step S211.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S220 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the “backlight” function selection icon, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is “save”. It is determined whether or not the value is within the display range of the function selection icon “initialize data” (step S224).

  In step S224, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the function selection icon “initialize save data”, it is registered in the recording data file and “favorite”. The deletion processing of the content that has been performed is executed (step S225). That is, the recording data file stored in the storage memory 34 is deleted.

  In step S224, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the function selection icon display range of “initialization of save data”, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is “returns”. It is determined whether the value is within the display range of the function selection icon.

  In step S226, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the function selection icon “return”, the CPU 31 returns to the previous sound selection screen 100.

  With this setting process, according to the user's preference, for example, with respect to the reproduction process when the headphones 18 are worn, in the case of one ear, the stereo setting can be switched to the monaural setting. With this switching setting, it is possible to select an appropriate reproduction process according to the type of headphones. In the case of both ears, it is naturally possible to switch to monaural setting.

<Microphone recording / playback mode>
Next, the microphone recording / playback mode will be described.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine process in the microphone recording / reproducing mode.

  Referring to FIG. 36, when the CPU 31 shifts to the microphone recording / playback mode, first, the CPU 31 displays a recording data file list selection screen for recording and playing with the microphone (step S230).

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating a recording data file list selection screen 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 37, a case where a recording data file list selection screen 300 is displayed on the screen of lower LCD 12 is shown.

  The user can select an arbitrary recording data file from the recording data file list by touching the screen of the lower LCD 12 with the touch pen 27 or the like. As will be described later, it is assumed that the recording data file is set to a display color selectively designated by the user. Here, each recording data file in the recording data file list corresponds to one of a plurality of slots provided in advance for use in recording processing in the storage memory 34.

  For example, as an example, it is assumed that the cursor 290 selects the recording data file displayed at the top left of the recording data file list 310 on the recording data file list selection screen 300. For example, by touching a recording data file included in the recording data file list 310 with the touch pen 27 or the like, the cursor 290 moves to the touched recording data file, and the recording data file designated by the cursor 290 is selected. .

  Also, touch any recording data file on the screen and move it to the position of any other recording data file while touching it, that is, while maintaining the selection state of the recording data file specified by the cursor 290. It is assumed that the position of the recording data file is changed by performing (slide operation).

  Here, for example, the recording data file 315 is a file in which the recording data is not stored in the slot. The same applies to other items. On the other hand, the other recorded data files are files in which the recorded data is stored in the slots. In this example, as an example, it is assumed that an audio signal of 10 seconds can be recorded per file.

  The user can set the volume output from the speaker or the like by designating the volume setting icon 250 with the touch pen 27 or the like. Since the processing is the same as described above, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  The user can return to the sound selection screen 100 which is the previous screen by selecting the “return” icon 320.

  In addition, when a recording data file is selected on the recording data file list selection screen 300 and a “play” icon 270 is selected, a reproduction process is started and a recording data reproduction operation selection screen 301 is displayed.

  On the other hand, when a file in which recording data is not stored is selected on the recording data file list selection screen 300, the “play” icon 270 is switched to the “record” icon 270 #. Then, by selecting the “record” icon 270 #, a recording start screen 302 described later is displayed.

  Further, by selecting the “erase” icon 271 with the touch pen 27 or the like, the currently selected recording data file can be erased and set to a file in which no recording data is stored.

  In addition, as the display of the recording data file, the data amount of the recording data included in the whole of each file is displayed as a water level. By this display, the user can sensuously recognize the data amount of the recording data file. In the recording data file list 310, the case where the shape indicating the recording data file is changed is shown. For example, when a processing editing function by a tone adjustment icon 242 or the like to be described later is executed and “Wagaki” is selected, that is, when the recording data file is changed to another recording data, a recording data file corresponding to the processing editing is displayed. The display process is performed so as to change to the shape.

  With this display, the user can intuitively recognize that the recorded data file is a file that has been processed and edited, which is convenient for the user.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating a recorded data reproduction operation selection screen 301 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 38A shows a case where a recording data reproduction operation selection screen 301 is displayed on the lower LCD 12.

  Specifically, the user can execute a function of changing music in a playback operation or the like of recorded data by selecting with a touch pen or the like.

  Here, a case where a speed pitch adjustment icon 241, a tone color adjustment icon 242, a playback mode switching icon 217, and a “wow” icon 286 are provided as selection function icons is shown.

  The user can execute the function of changing the playback speed and pitch by selecting the above-described speed pitch adjustment icon 241.

  Further, the user can execute the function of modulating the frequency of the reproduction signal by selecting the timbre adjustment icon 242 or performing the editing process to another timbre by executing a filtering process or the like. Specifically, it is possible to provide a tone color adjustment icon as described with reference to FIG. 21, or it is possible to provide another tone color adjustment icon.

  In addition, the user can pause the recorded data file being reproduced by pressing the pause command icon 282 as the reproduction operation command icon. At that time, the display of the pause command icon 282 is switched to the playback command icon 282 #. A reverse playback command icon 280 is also provided as a playback operation command icon. When the reverse playback command icon 280 is selected, reverse playback processing is executed. At this time, the reverse playback command icon 280 is switched to the pause command icon 280 #. As the command icon, two icons of a reproduction command and a reverse reproduction command are displayed, and the selected icon is switched to a pause command icon. Therefore, the user can switch between the reproduction operation and the reverse reproduction operation with one action using the touch pen 27 or the like.

  That is, in the playback interface for music data (here, music data will be described as an example, but video data may be used), two command icon areas are provided (a first command icon area and a second command icon area). Either the reverse playback command icon or the pause command icon is switched and displayed in the first command icon area, and either the playback command icon or the pause command icon is switched and displayed in the second command icon area.

More specifically, it is shown below.
During stop: The reverse playback command icon is displayed in the first command icon area, and the playback command icon is displayed in the second command icon area.

  During playback: A reverse playback command icon is displayed in the first command icon area, and a pause command icon is displayed in the second command icon area.

  During reverse playback: The pause command icon is displayed in the first command icon area, and the playback command icon is displayed in the second command icon area.

Playback command icon: When touched, the audio data starts to be played in order.
Reverse playback command icon: When touched, reverse playback of audio data is started.

Pause command icon: Pauses playback of audio data when touched.
In this example, the pause command icon for pause is described, but it is also possible to use a stop command icon for stopping instead of pause.

  As a result, the two command icon areas can be used to make a transition to playback, reverse playback, or stop in any state of stop, playback, and reverse playback.

  More generally speaking, in an information processing apparatus that can take three states (first state, second state, and third state), when two button areas are provided and the current state is the first state, A transition button to the state and a transition button to the third state are displayed (i). When the transition button from the state (i) to the second state is operated to shift to the second state, the transition button to the second state is changed to a transition button to the first state, and the first state A transition button to and a transition button to the third state are displayed (ii). Further, when the transition button from the state (i) to the third state is operated to shift to the third state, the transition button to the third state is changed to a transition button to the first state, and the state is changed to the second state. And a transition button to the first state are displayed (iii). Further, when the button for shifting to the first state is operated from the state (ii) to shift to the first state, the state returns to the state (i). Further, when the state is shifted from the (iii) state to the first state by operating the transition button to the first state, the state returns to the (i) state. In addition, when the transition button from the state (ii) to the third state is operated to shift to the third state, the transition button to the first state is changed to a transition button to the second state, and the third state The transition button to is changed to a transition button to the first state, and a transition button to the second state and a transition button to the first state are displayed. In addition, when the transition to the second state is performed by operating the transition button to the second state from the state of (iii), the transition button to the second state is changed to a transition button to the first state. The transition button to is changed to the transition button to the third state.

  Thereby, it is possible to efficiently shift to any of the three states using the two button areas.

  The user can switch the playback mode in the recorded data file list by pressing the playback mode switching icon 217 #. Specifically, a playback mode that repeatedly plays back the data being played, a playback mode that plays in order, and a playback mode that repeats from the beginning when all playback is finished, a playback mode that plays back in order, and stops when all playback is finished, random It is possible to switch between the playback mode for playback with and the playback mode for repeatedly playing back only the set section in order.

  In addition, the user can press and save the “Wakigaki” icon 286, for example, by selecting the tone color adjustment icon 288 in the recording data file and overwriting and saving the recording data file processed and edited by the filtering process or the like. .

  Also, in FIG. 38B, the recording data file list 310 displayed on the lower LCD 12 screen in FIG. 37 is displayed as the recording data file selection list screen 301 # on the upper LCD 22 screen. It is shown. The recorded data files displayed in the recorded data file list 310 # can be selected by operating the direction input button 14A. That is, after a recording data file is selected (played down) with a touch pen or the like on the lower LCD 12 in FIG. 37, on the recording data reproduction operation selection screen on the lower LCD 12 in FIG. It is possible to select the processing for the reproduction operation of the recording data file that is the target selected by the touch pen or the like by using the touch pen or the like and select the recording data file by the direction input button 14A on the screen of the upper LCD 22.

  Then, for example, by selecting the recording data file using the direction input button 14A and pressing any one of the operation buttons 14B to 14E, the recording data file being reproduced is switched to the selected recording data file and the reproducing operation is executed. It is possible.

  Therefore, the processing on the playback operation selection screen 301 of the lower LCD 12 and the processing on the recording data file selection list screen 301 # of the upper LCD 22 can be processed in parallel, which is convenient for the user.

  That is, in an information processing apparatus having two screens (or two display areas), contact detection means (a touch panel in the present embodiment) is provided on at least one screen (the lower LCD 12 in the present embodiment). Then, on the one screen, an icon group indicating each of a plurality of options (first icon group; in the embodiment, an icon 315 group indicating each recording data file) is displayed, and any one of them is detected by the contact detection means. The icon can be selected. After any icon is selected from the plurality of icons by the contact detection means, the display of the first icon group is moved to the other screen (in this embodiment, the upper LCD 22), and the one screen is displayed. Displays another icon group (second icon group; 241 and 242 in the embodiment), and any one icon can be selected from the second icon group by the contact detection means. Even after the first icon group moves to the other screen, one icon can be selected from the first icon group by a key switch (a direction key, in the embodiment, the cross key 14A). Is possible. Thereby, selection from the first icon group and selection from the second icon group can be performed in parallel. For example, the first selection may be performed using the first icon group, and the selection related to the icon selected in the first selection may be performed using the second icon group (in this embodiment, The first selection selects data to be processed, and the second selection selects the processing content for the selected data). In this case, after the first selection is made for the first icon group, the selection for the first icon group is changed by operating the key switch even after the transition to the second selection scene. Therefore, after shifting to the second selection scene, the first selection can be performed again in parallel, and convenience is improved.

  Referring to FIG. 36 again, CPU 31 determines whether touch position data is input from touch panel 13 (step S231).

  In step S <b> 231, when it is determined that touch position data is input from the touch panel 13, the CPU 31 determines whether the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the recording data file list 310. (Step S232).

  In step S232, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the recording data file list 310, the CPU 31 then selectively displays the recording data file according to the touch position (step S233). ).

  Then, the CPU 31 changes and displays the function icon button according to the recording data file (step S234). Then, the process returns to step S231 again. Specifically, when the cursor selects and displays a recording data file, the “play” icon 270 is displayed. When the cursor selects and displays a file that has not been recorded, “record” is displayed. Icon 270 # is displayed.

  In step S232, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the recording file list 310, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is displayed next on the volume setting icon 250. It is determined whether the value is within the range (step S235).

  In step S235, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the volume setting icon 250, the CPU 31 executes volume setting processing (step S236). Since the volume setting process has been described above, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  On the other hand, in step S235, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the volume setting icon 250, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the “play” icon. It is determined whether the value is within the display range 270 (step S237).

  In step S237, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the “play” icon 270, the CPU 31 executes a recorded data file reproduction process (step S237 #). The recorded data file reproduction process will be described later.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 31 determines in step S237 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the “play” icon 270, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is “erased” next. It is determined whether or not the value is within the display range of the icon 271 (step S238).

  In step S238, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the “erase” icon 271, the CPU 31 executes a recording data file deletion process (step S239).

  In step S238, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the “erase” icon 271, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the “record” icon. It is determined whether the value is within the display range of 270 # (step S240).

  In step S240, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the “record” icon 270 #, it executes a recording data file creation process (step S241). The recording data file creation process will be described later.

  In step S240, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the “record” icon 270 #, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is “return”. It is determined whether the value is within the display range of the icon 320 (step S242).

  In step S242, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the “return” icon 320, the process proceeds to step S231 again.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S242 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the “return” icon 320, the sound selection screen 100 shown in FIG. 3 is displayed.

FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining the subroutine processing of the recorded data file reproduction processing.
Referring to FIG. 39, when CPU 31 determines in step S237 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the “play” icon display range, playback of the next selected recording data file is performed. Processing is started (step S250).

  Next, the CPU 31 displays the recording data file selection list screen 301 # on the upper LCD 22 and the reproduction operation selection screen 301 on the lower LCD 12 (step S251).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not touch position data is input from the touch panel 13 (step S252).

  In step S252, if the CPU 31 determines that no touch position data is input from the touch panel 13, it determines whether there is an operation by the direction input button 14A next (step S264).

  In step S264, when CPU 31 determines that there is an operation with direction input button 14A, cursor indicating the selected recording data file on recording data file selection list screen 301 # according to the operation of direction input button 14A. Position scroll display processing is executed (step S265).

  On the other hand, in step S264, when the CPU 31 determines that there is no operation by the direction input button 14A, the CPU 31 returns to step S252 again.

  Then, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the predetermined button is pressed next (step S266).

  In step S266, if the predetermined button is pressed, the CPU 31 starts reproduction of the recording data file selected by the cursor position (step S250).

  On the other hand, if the predetermined button is not pressed in step S266, the CPU 31 returns to step S252 again. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined button is set to any one of the operation buttons 14B to 14E.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S252 that touch position data is input from the touch panel 13, whether or not the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the reproduction time bar 251. Judgment is made (step S253).

  In step S253, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the playback time bar 251, the recording data file is played back from the time corresponding to the touch position. It executes (step S254).

  In step S254, the CPU 31 next executes a process for moving the slider position of the reproduction time bar 251 corresponding to the touch position (step S255).

  In step S <b> 253, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the reproduction time bar 251, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is displayed next on the volume setting icon 250. It is determined whether the value is within the range (step S256).

  In step S256, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the volume setting icon 250, the CPU 31 executes volume setting processing (step S257). Since the volume setting process has been described above, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  In step S256, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the volume setting icon 250, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the next display of the reproduction operation command icon. It is determined whether the value is within the range (step S258).

  In step S258, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the reproduction operation command icon, the CPU 31 executes a function corresponding to the reproduction operation command (step S259).

Next, the display of the reproduction operation command is switched (step S260).
Then, the process returns to step S252 again.

  In step S258, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the reproduction operation command icon, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is next within the selection function icon display range. It is determined whether or not the value is (step S261).

  In step S261, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the selection function icon display range, the CPU 31 executes a function corresponding to the selection function icon (step S262).

  In step S <b> 261, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the selection function icon display range, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is a value within the display range of the “return” icon 213. It is determined whether or not.

  In step S263, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the “return” icon 213, the recording data file list selection screen 300, which is the previous screen, is displayed. (Step S230).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S263 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position is not within the display range of the “return” icon 213, the CPU 31 returns to step S252.

  40 and 42 are flowcharts for explaining the subroutine processing of the recording data file creation processing.

  As described above, in this example, it is assumed that the storage memory 34 is provided with a plurality of slots used for recording processing in advance.

  With reference to FIG. 40, first, the CPU 31 displays a recording start screen 302 (step S270).

FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating a recording start screen 302 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 41, recording command icon 310 is provided on recording start screen 302. In addition, a “quit” icon 315 is provided. Recording is started by pressing the recording command icon 310. It is assumed that the recording command icon 310 is switched to the stop command icon 310 # after recording is started. Recording is stopped when the stop command icon 310 # is pressed. Also, it is assumed that by pressing the “quit” icon 315, the recording data file list selection screen 300 which is the previous screen is returned.

  Referring to FIG. 40 again, CPU 31 determines whether or not touch position data is input from touch panel 13 (step S270 #).

  Next, when it is determined that the touch position data is input from the touch panel 13, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the recording command icon display range (step). S271).

  In step S271, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the display range of the recording command icon 310, the CPU 31 next determines whether or not the microphone input volume is greater than or equal to a threshold value. (Step S272).

  If the CPU 31 determines that the microphone input volume is greater than or equal to the threshold value, it starts the recording process (step S273).

  Next, the CPU 31 executes recording command display switching (step S274). Specifically, stop command icon 310 # is displayed.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not touch position data is input from the touch panel 13 (step S275).

  When CPU 31 determines that touch position data is input from touch panel 13, CPU 31 determines whether the coordinate value indicated by touch position data is a value within the display range of stop command icon 310 # (step S276). .

  If CPU 31 determines in step S276 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of stop command icon 310 #, it ends the recording process (step S277). Then, the process proceeds to “D”.

  Referring to FIG. 42, in step S277, if the recording process is completed, CPU 31 next stores the recording data file (step S290). Specifically, the CPU 31 stores the recording data file in the designated slot of the storage data memory 34 via the memory control circuit 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 displays a recording data file color designation screen (step S291).

  FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating a recording data file color designation screen 303 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 43, there is shown a case where “recorded and played with this voice” is displayed on recording data file color designation screen 303 according to the embodiment of the present invention. A color designation range 320 is provided, and red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and amber color designation selection icons 321 to 326 are provided. The user can specify by touching any of the color specifying icons using the touch pen 27 or the like. The display color of the recording data file corresponding to the slot designated by the designated color is registered. Further, when the “Cancel” icon 330 is pressed, the recorded data file is deleted and the screen returns to the recorded data file list selection screen 300.

  Referring to FIG. 42 again, CPU 31 determines whether touch position data is input from touch panel 13 (step S292).

  In step S292, if the CPU 31 determines that touch position data is input from the touch panel 13, the CPU 31 determines whether the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the color designation range (step S293).

  In step S293, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is a value within the color designation range, the designated display color is registered (step S294). Then, the CPU 31 displays a recording data file list selection screen 300. At this time, the selected recording data file is displayed in the designated display color.

  On the other hand, in step S293, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the color designation range, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the display range of the “cancel” icon 330 next. It is determined whether the value is within the range (step S295).

  In step S295, when the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the “cancel” icon 330, the process returns to step S292.

  On the other hand, in step S295, if the CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the “cancel” icon 330, the CPU 31 deletes the recording data file corresponding to the designated slot ( Step S296).

  Then, the CPU 31 displays a recording data file list selection screen 300. At this time, the selected file is displayed as a file in which recording data is not stored.

  Referring to FIG. 40 again, in step S276, if CPU 31 determines that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of stop command icon 310 #, it returns to step S275.

  In step S275, if there is no input of touch position data from the touch panel 13, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the recorded data has reached a capacity that can be stored in the slot (step S278).

  In step S278, if the CPU 31 determines that the recorded data does not reach the capacity that can be stored in the slot, the CPU 31 returns to step S275 again.

  In step S278, if the CPU 31 determines that the recorded data has reached the capacity that can be stored in the slot, the CPU 31 ends the recording process (step S279). Then, the process proceeds to step S290 in FIG. The subsequent processing is the same as described above.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 31 determines in step S271 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not a value within the display range of the recording command icon 310, the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is the “stop” icon. It is determined whether the value is within the display range 315.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S280 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is within the display range of the “stop” icon 315, the CPU 31 selects the recording data file list selection screen 300 described with reference to FIG. Is displayed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S280 that the coordinate value indicated by the touch position data is not within the display range of the “stop” icon 315, the process proceeds to step S270 #.

  With this processing, the user can freely create a recording data file recorded with the microphone of the main body and reproduce it using the created recording data file. Further, the created recording data file is displayed by selecting the recording data selection icon 244 described with reference to FIG. 7, and the function of outputting the recording data file recorded by voice according to the same method as a sound effect from the speaker is executed. Is also possible.

  In this example, as an example, a case has been described in which a storage memory 34 built in the game apparatus 1 is provided with a slot for storing a recording data file and stored. However, the recording data file is stored in the storage memory 34. For example, it is possible to store the data in a memory card such as an SD card in accordance with a user operation instruction.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is an external view of the game device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing an example of an internal configuration of game device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the sound selection screen 100 in the sound function in the game device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the music reproduction folder list selection screen 200 according to embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining another music reproduction folder list selection screen 201 according to an embodiment of the invention. It is a figure explaining the music file selection screen 202 according to embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the reproduction | regeneration operation | movement selection screen 203 according to embodiment of this invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating processing relating to function selection in game device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart explaining the subroutine process of the selection function mode transfer process in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the subroutine process in music reproduction mode. It is a flowchart explaining the subroutine process of the folder search process in an SD card. It is a flowchart explaining the subroutine process of folder list generation. It is a flowchart explaining the subroutine process of a folder name determination process. It is a figure explaining an example of the specific example explaining a folder search process. It is a flowchart explaining the subroutine process of a music file selection process. It is a figure explaining the subroutine process of a music file reproduction | regeneration process. It is the figure which expanded the volume setting icon 250. FIG. It is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine process of a volume setting process according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining another example of a volume setting icon. It is a figure explaining the function which changes reproduction speed and a pitch by selecting speed pitch adjustment icon 241. It is a figure explaining the function which changes the frequency of a reproduction signal by selecting the timbre adjustment icon 242 or performs a filtering process etc. and changes to another timbre. It is a figure explaining the case where the sound effect output from a speaker etc. is changed when the user operates R button 14J and L button 14I by selecting sound effect selection icon 232,234. It is a figure explaining the visualizer display process according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart explaining the subroutine process of a visualizer display process. It is a figure explaining another visualizer display screen. It is a figure explaining another visualizer display screen. It is a figure explaining the flow when the headphones according to the embodiment of the present invention are detected. It is a flowchart explaining the sleep process at the time of folding the game device 1 in a folding position. It is a flowchart explaining the subroutine process of a sleep music reproduction mode. It is a flowchart explaining the automatic recording mode according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart explaining the subroutine process of the recording process according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart explaining the subroutine process of a recording data preservation | save process. It is a flowchart in the automatic reproduction mode according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine process of a setting process according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the setting screen 208 according to embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the subroutine process in microphone recording / reproducing mode. It is a figure explaining the recording data file list selection screen 300 according to embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the recording data reproduction | regeneration operation selection screen. It is a figure explaining the subroutine process of a sound recording data file reproduction process. It is a flowchart explaining the subroutine process (the 1) of a recording data file creation process. It is a figure explaining the recording start screen 302 according to embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the subroutine process (the 2) of a recording data file creation process. It is a figure explaining the recording data file color designation | designated screen 303 according to embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the favorite folder selection screen 209 according to embodiment of this invention.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game device, 11 Lower housing, 12 Lower LCD, 13 Touch panel, 14A-14K Operation button, 15A 1st LED, 15B 2nd LED, 15C 3rd LED, 16 Microphone hole, 18 Headphone, 19 Plug, 21 Upper housing 22 Upper LCD, 23 Inner camera, 24 Sound release hole, 25 Outer camera, 26 4th LED, 27 Touch pen, 28, 29 Memory card, 32 Main memory, 33 Memory control circuit, 34 Storage data memory, 35 Preset data memory , 36, 37 Memory card I / F, 38 Wireless communication module, 39 Local communication module, 41 Power supply circuit, 42 Interface circuit (I / F circuit), 43 Microphone, 44, 46 Amplifier, 45 Right speaker, 47 Left side Peaker, 50 folding position detection sensor, 52 touch panel control circuit, 54 audio input control circuit, 56 audio output control circuit, 58 output level detection circuit, 59 headphone detection circuit, 60 headphone amplifier, 62 jack.

Claims (10)

An information processing program executed on a computer of an information processing apparatus capable of reproducing music data, wherein an upper member and a lower member are connected so as to be openable and closable, the computer comprising:
Music playback means for playing back the music data;
Open / close detecting means for detecting an open / closed state of the upper member and the lower member;
When the music data is being played back by the music playback means, and the opening / closing detection means detects that the upper member and the lower member have transitioned from an open state to a closed state. If the connection with the external output device is detected, the music playback means continues to play the music data. If the connection with the predetermined external output device is not detected, the music playback is continued. An information processing program that functions as sleep means for stopping reproduction of the music data by means. The information processing program causes the computer to
Further functioning as continuous reproduction accepting means for accepting a setting instruction to continuously reproduce the music data;
When the music reproduction means detects that the upper and lower members have transitioned from the open state to the closed state by the open / close detection means, and receives the setting instruction, The music data is continuously played back, and when the setting instruction is not accepted, the playback of the music data is stopped when the playback of the currently executed music data is finished. The information processing program described. The information processing program causes the computer to
In the reproduction of the music data by the music reproduction means, it further functions as a reproduction setting acceptance means for accepting a setting instruction for switching between stereo reproduction or monaural reproduction,
When the music reproduction means receives the setting instruction, and the connection to the predetermined external output device is detected, the music reproduction means performs reproduction according to the setting instruction and connects to the predetermined external output device. The information processing program according to claim 1, wherein stereo reproduction is performed when no is detected. The information processing program causes the computer to
4. When the connection with the predetermined external output device is detected, the music reproducing means further functions as an adjusting means for adjusting a predetermined frequency band of the music data to be reproduced. An information processing program according to any one of the above. The information processing program causes the computer to
4. The device according to claim 1, wherein, when connection with the predetermined external output device is detected, the music playback means further functions as an adjustment means for adjusting a predetermined tone color of the music data to be played back. An information processing program according to any one of the above. The information processing program causes the computer to
4. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a function for adjusting a volume of the music data to be played back in the music playback means when a connection with the predetermined external output device is detected. 5. Information processing program described in 1.   The sleep unit stops at least a part of a display function when the open / close detection unit detects that the upper member and the lower member have transitioned from an open state to a closed state. The information processing program according to claim 1. An information processing program executed in a computer of an information processing apparatus capable of reproducing music data, wherein the computer is
Music playback means for playing back the music data;
In the reproduction of the music data by the music reproduction means, function as a reproduction setting acceptance means for accepting a setting instruction to switch between stereo reproduction or monaural reproduction,
When the music reproduction means receives the setting instruction, and the connection to the predetermined external output device is detected, the music reproduction means performs reproduction according to the setting instruction and connects to the predetermined external output device. An information processing program for performing stereo reproduction when no is detected. An information processing apparatus capable of reproducing music data, wherein an upper member and a lower member are connected so as to be openable and closable,
Music playback means for playing back the music data;
Open / close detecting means for detecting an open / closed state of the upper member and the lower member;
When the music data is being played back by the music playback means, and the opening / closing detection means detects that the upper member and the lower member have transitioned from an open state to a closed state. If the connection with the external output device is detected, the music playback means continues to play the music data. If the connection with the predetermined external output device is not detected, the music playback is continued. An information processing apparatus comprising: sleep means for stopping reproduction of the music data by means. An information processing apparatus capable of reproducing music data,
Music playback means for playing back the music data;
Replay setting accepting means for accepting a setting instruction to switch between stereo reproduction or monaural reproduction in the reproduction of the music data by the music reproducing means;
When the music reproduction means receives the setting instruction, and the connection to the predetermined external output device is detected, the music reproduction means performs reproduction according to the setting instruction and connects to the predetermined external output device. An information processing device that performs stereo reproduction when no is detected.

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