JP2013093762A - Content reproduction device and reproduction system having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a content reproduction device and a reproduction system having the same, capable of providing physical integration of a content reproduction unit with a speaker unit, as well as design integration.SOLUTION: A home audio 3, a content reproduction device, includes a content reproduction unit 41 having a display face on a flat top face, and a speaker unit 42, whose top output face 42a is disposed substantially flush with the display face, formed in integration with the content reproduction unit 41. Further, a reproduction system 1 includes content reproduction devices 3, 4, 5 and a source device 2 which is configured to be communicable with the content reproduction unit 41.

Description

  The present invention relates to a content playback device including a content playback unit and a speaker unit formed integrally with the content playback unit, and a playback system including the content playback device.

Conventionally, although not a content playback device, a speaker system in which a display surface and an output surface of a speaker are formed flush with each other and a portable terminal including the speaker system are known (see Patent Document 1). A portable terminal equipped with this speaker system has a display panel for displaying an image, a transparent panel arranged so that an image displayed on the display panel can be seen through, and a sound emission surface on the back side of the display panel. The speaker is disposed so as to face, and the sound transmission plate is disposed in a space between the display panel and the transparent panel and transmits sound emitted from the speaker.
In this portable terminal, while displaying on a display panel, the sound of a speaker is radiated | emitted from the display panel used as an output surface.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-179988

  Such a conventional speaker system and portable terminal are useful as a source device for storing various types of user-preferred content, but are not sufficient in terms of sound quality, image quality, etc. as a device for reproducing content. .

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a content playback apparatus and a playback system including the content playback apparatus that can have both physical integration between the content playback unit and the speaker unit and design integration. .

  A content reproduction apparatus of the present invention includes a content reproduction unit having a display surface on a flat upper surface, and a speaker unit in which an upper output surface is disposed flush with the display surface and is formed integrally with the content reproduction unit. It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the display surface of the content reproduction unit and the upper output surface of the speaker unit are substantially flush with each other, and the content reproduction unit and the speaker unit are integrally formed. For this reason, it is possible to have both physical integrity of the content reproduction unit and the speaker unit and design integrity. In particular, the display surface of the content playback unit and the upper output surface of the speaker unit are formed substantially flush with each other, so that the design of the turntable of the content playback unit and the unique design of the horizontal speaker unit, Can be fused. Although it is expressed as being flush, even if there is a slight step between the upper output surface of the speaker and the display surface, the above-described effect (unique design) is included in the content of the present invention.

  In this case, the content playback unit is configured to be able to place the source device for storing the content information and performing the playback operation of the content information on the display surface, and the playback operation screen of the source device placed on the display surface It is preferable to have display control means for displaying.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the display surface is comprised with the touch screen.

  According to this configuration, not only the content information such as music, images, and videos stored in the source device can be reproduced by the content reproduction unit, but also the source device is displayed on the display surface of the content reproduction unit during the reproduction. By simply placing (mounting), it is possible to perform a sensory playback operation using a touch screen.

  Furthermore, it is preferable that the content reproduction unit further includes non-contact charging means for charging the placed source device in a non-contact manner.

  According to this configuration, the source device can be automatically charged only by placing (mounting) the source device on the display surface of the content reproduction unit. That is, the source device can be charged while the content information is played back by the content playback unit.

  On the other hand, the speaker unit preferably has an omnidirectional speaker arranged in a horizontal posture.

  According to this configuration, since the sound radiated from the upper output surface becomes non-directional, a sound field comparable to that of a general vertical speaker unit can be configured.

  In this case, the speaker unit further includes a lower output surface corresponding to the upper output surface, the speaker is configured by a flat speaker having sound emission surfaces above and below, and the upper sound emission surface from the lower side to the upper output surface. In contrast, the lower sound emission surface is preferably opposed to the lower output surface from above.

  According to this configuration, a sound field that is not inferior can be configured in the speaker unit. When the content reproduction apparatus is placed on the floor, the sound emitted from the lower output surface can form an appropriate sound field by utilizing reflection from the floor below the content reproduction apparatus.

  In addition, it is preferable that the speaker unit has a pair of speakers located on both sides of the content reproduction unit and is formed in an oval shape including the content reproduction unit in a top view.

  According to this configuration, a good speaker system can be constructed without impairing the overall design. In addition, from the viewpoint of design, it is preferable that the content reproduction unit is also formed in an oval shape when viewed from above.

  Further, with the upper end of the content playback unit and the upper end of the speaker unit exposed, the content playback unit and the speaker unit are accommodated integrally, and the device case unit that also serves as the speaker unit enclosure and the device case are supported. And a pedestal portion, and the device case portion is preferably configured to be tiltable forward relative to the pedestal portion.

  According to this configuration, the content reproduction unit and the speaker unit that are integrally designed by the device case unit can be used as an image of a table floating in the air. Further, the device case portion can be tilted forward according to the user's preference.

  A playback system according to the present invention includes the above-described content playback device, and a source device configured to store content information and be communicable with a content playback unit.

  According to this configuration, the content information held by the source device can be played back by the content playback device and enjoyed in earnest.

1 is a system configuration diagram of a playback system according to an embodiment. It is an external appearance perspective view of the source device which concerns on embodiment. It is the front view (a), back view (b), and side view (c) of the source device which concerns on embodiment. It is a control block diagram of the source device according to the embodiment. 1 is an external perspective view of a wristband according to an embodiment. It is an external appearance perspective view of the home audio which concerns on embodiment. It is the front view (a) and side view (b) of the home audio which concern on embodiment. It is a control block diagram of home audio according to the embodiment. It is a front view of the car audio concerning an embodiment. It is a control block diagram of the car audio according to the embodiment. It is an external appearance schematic diagram of the steering holder which concerns on embodiment. 1 is a schematic external view of a headphone according to an embodiment. It is a control block diagram of the headphones according to the embodiment.

  Hereinafter, a content playback apparatus and a playback system including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. This playback system is a combination of a handy-type source device that stores content, a content playback device such as home audio, and various attachments. The content information stored in the source device can be stored in any location, regardless of location. A single user is configured so that a plurality of users can simultaneously play and have fun.

  FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a playback system. As shown in FIG. 1, this playback system 1 includes a source device 2 that stores content information, and a home audio 3 that plays back content information of the source device 2 (contents). Playback device), car audio 4 and headphones 5. In this case, the home audio 3 plays the content information in the home, the car audio 4 plays the content information in the car, and the headphones 5 plays the content information in the street or on the train. It has become. In addition, as an attachment, a wristband 7 is prepared in consideration of carrying (carrying) of the source device 2, and a steering holder 8 is prepared in consideration of operability of the source device 2 in a car. That is, the reproduction system 1 is designed so that favorite content information can be reproduced and enjoyed in every scene of the user's life.

  2 and 3 are structural diagrams of the source device 2 that forms the core of the playback system 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the source device 2 includes a device main body 11 that can be handled with one hand, and a right side of the device main body 11. A ring operation unit 12 for rotating operation disposed in the unit, and an illumination unit 13 provided on the outer peripheral surface of the device main body 11. The device main body 11 includes an oblong flat housing 15 having front and back surfaces, a small display 16 having a touch panel configuration provided largely on the left side of the surface of the housing 15, and a sensor unit provided largely in the center of the back surface of the housing 15. 17. In addition, the sensor part 17 is comprised with the human body detection sensor which detects a pulse rate and body temperature. In addition, the “operation unit” described in the claims includes a reproduction button and the like displayed on the ring operation unit 12 and the small display 16.

  An opening 15a is formed in the casing 15 so as to be concentric with the semicircular portion that forms the outer appearance of the right end, and the ring operation portion 12 is disposed so as to be fitted into the opening 15a. Further, the casing 15 is formed with an annular groove 15b at the upper and lower intermediate portions on the outer peripheral surface of the arc-shaped cross section, and the illumination portion 13 is disposed so as to be fitted into the annular groove 15b. The illumination unit 13 is configured by illumination illumination that incorporates an array of light emitting diodes. As described above, the appearance of the source device 2 can be handled with one hand without a sense of incongruity, and has a design that emphasizes roundness based on a circle.

  The ring operation unit 12 includes an operation ring 19 formed in a metallic annular shape and an electrostatic sensor 20 (see FIG. 4) built in the operation ring 19, and can be operated from the front side and the back side of the device main body 11. It is configured. For this reason, the operation ring 19 is formed so as to be slightly recessed from the front surface and the back surface of the device main body 11 (housing 15), and the cross section thereof is formed in an inward semicircle. The user handles (holds) the device main body 11 with one hand, places the thumb or forefinger on the operation ring 19 and operates it by tracing the inner peripheral surface thereof. In this case, the operation ring 19 is a semicircular inward convex portion, and is operated by bringing the swollen portion of the thumb or forefinger (finger's belly) into contact. On the other hand, the electrostatic sensor 20 continuously detects the position of the contact point of the thumb or index finger on the inner peripheral surface of the operation ring 19 and outputs the detection result to the control unit 23 described later.

  In addition, a through-opening 21 penetrating the device main body 11 (housing 15) is formed in the center portion of the ring operation unit 12 (operation ring 19). It can be attached to the car audio 4, the wristband 7 and the steering holder 8 (details will be described later). In addition, the ring operation unit 12 can be configured separately from a front operation unit for operating from the front side of the device main body 11 and a back operation unit for operating the back side, and only the front operation unit It may be. The ring operation unit 12 may be configured to physically rotate.

  4 is a control block diagram of the source device 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the source device 2 includes a control unit 23, a ring operation unit 12, a memory 24, a small display 16 (touch panel), a power supply unit 25, and a wireless unit. A communication unit 26 is provided, and these are connected via a bus B1. The source device 2 includes an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) 27. The RFID 27 is used for measuring the distance from the source device 2 by the home audio 3, the car audio 4, or the headphones 5.

  The control unit 23 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like (all not shown), and controls each unit in the hardware unit. The ring operation unit 12 is an electrostatic sensor, and is used to change BPM and music tone. The memory 24 stores content information and setting information. As content information, content indicating music data itself and its accompanying information are stored. Accompanying information refers to music data analysis information (BPM, KEY, genre information, etc.) and meta information (artist name, title name, album name, album artwork, etc.). On the other hand, the setting information indicates various audio settings (volume balance of a plurality of speakers, an equalizer curve, a reproduction method (repetitive reproduction, random reproduction, etc.), a cutoff frequency, and the like.

  The small display 16 (touch panel) displays reproduction information, a reproduction operator group, and a content image for the content being reproduced. The power supply unit 25 uses a secondary battery as a main part and supplies power to each part in the source device 2. The power supply unit 25 is charged when the source device 2 is placed on the home audio 3 or mounted in the dock (device mounting groove 73) of the car audio 4. The wireless communication unit 26 exchanges information with each playback device (headphone 5, home audio 3, car audio 4) via wireless communication. The output of the audio signal (music data) from the source device 2 to each playback device may be output as an analog signal or a digital signal.

  Although not shown in FIG. 4, the illumination unit 13 is connected to the bus B1, and the control unit 23 blinks, blinks, and turns illumination illumination according to the analysis information of the music data. Control the color change. Similarly, the sensor unit 17 is connected to the bus B1, and the control unit 23 grasps the user's emotion based on the detection of the pulse rate and the detection of the body temperature by the sensor unit 17, and this is stored in the music. Reflect in data analysis information.

  FIG. 5 is a structural diagram of the wristband 7. As shown in FIG. 5, the wristband 7 includes a band-shaped band body 31 made of a so-called silicon band, and a circular protrusion protruding from the surface of the band body. 32. The circular protrusion 32 is made of an elastic material, and the through opening 21 of the source device 2 is fitted into the circular protrusion 32. That is, the source device 2 is detachably attached to the circular protrusion 32 of the squirrel band 7 at the portion of the through opening 21, and can be carried on the wrist in the form of a wristwatch.

  FIGS. 6 and 7 are structural diagrams of the home audio 3. As shown in FIG. 6, the home audio 3 constitutes a content playback unit 41 linked to the source device 2 and an output unit of the content playback unit 41. The speaker unit 42, the content playback unit 41, and a device case 43 that accommodates the speaker unit 42 so as to be supported from below, and a pedestal unit 44 on which the device case 43 is seated. The speaker unit 42 incorporates a pair of left and right speakers 45, 45. The content reproduction unit 41, the speaker unit 42, and the device case 43 are integrally formed and designed as an integral unit.

  The content playback unit 41 is formed in an oval shape when viewed from above, and the speaker unit 42 is formed in an oval shape when viewed from above so as to enclose the content playback unit 41 on the same central axis. Further, the upper surface of the content reproduction unit 41 is configured by a flat touch screen serving as the touch panel 46, while the upper surface of the speaker unit 42 configures a flat upper output surface 42a. The upper surface of the content playback unit 41 (display surface of the touch panel 46) and the upper surface of the speaker unit 42 (upper output surface 42a) are arranged substantially flush with each other. Therefore, the home audio 3 has a unique design in the image of an oval table.

  The device case 43 is positioned directly below the speaker unit 42 and is a flat plate case 51 that also functions as an enclosure, and a bowl-shaped case that is positioned directly below the content playback unit 41 and constitutes the lower case of the content playback unit 41 It is integrally formed with the part 52. The flat case portion 51 has a pair of downward protruding surfaces 42 b and 42 b corresponding to the pair of speakers 45 and 45 built in the speaker portion 42. A pair of left and right arc-shaped protrusions 53, 53 extending in the front-rear direction are provided on the lower surface of the bowl-shaped case portion 52.

  On the other hand, the pedestal portion 44 is formed in a circular shape when viewed from above, and its upper surface is formed in a complementary shape with the lower surface of the bowl-shaped case portion 52. A pair of left and right arc-shaped grooves 54 and 54 into which the arc-shaped protrusion 53 is fitted are formed on the upper surface of the pedestal portion 44. The device case 43 is configured to be detachable from the pedestal portion 44 at a portion of the bowl-shaped case portion 52, and is configured to be tiltable in the front-rear direction by the cooperation of the arc-shaped protrusion 53 and the arc-shaped groove 54. . That is, the device case 43, the speaker unit 42, and the content reproduction unit 41, which are integrally formed in a table shape, can be installed to be tilted forward (upward) with respect to the pedestal unit 44.

  As described above, the speaker unit 42 incorporates a pair of left and right non-directional speakers 45, 45 arranged in a horizontal posture. Each speaker 45 is constituted by a flat speaker in which sound emitting surfaces 45a and 45b are positioned above and below. The flat speaker has, for example, a pair of front and back (upper and lower) diaphragms, and is configured by joining a drive unit connected to a magnetic circuit and a pair of diaphragms with a vibration transmission link. The upper sound emitting surface 45a formed of a diaphragm is opposed to the upper output surface 42a from the lower side, and the lower sound emitting surface 45b is opposed to the lower output surface 42b from the upper side. Yes. Thereby, the sound radiation characteristic of the sound radiated from the upper output surface 42a and the pair of lower output surfaces 42b and 42b is comparable to that of a vertically placed speaker.

  The content reproduction unit 41 is configured by an oval touch panel 46 (touch screen) whose entire upper surface is located on the right side of the touch panel 46 and has the same sub as the ring operation unit 12 of the source device 2. The operation unit 56 is disposed so as to be embedded. As described above, the source device 2 can communicate with the content reproduction unit 41 by being close to a predetermined distance. However, the source device 2 is placed on the touch panel 46 to perform communication. In the content reproduction unit 41 of the embodiment, when the source device 2 is placed on the touch panel 46, the operation screen of the source device 2 is displayed on the touch panel 46 in a large circular frame instead of the source device 2, Reproduction operation is also possible on the touch panel 46. Since the operation screen is surrounded and displayed by the circular frame in this way, the content reproduction unit 41 becomes an image of a turntable.

  FIG. 8 is a control block diagram of the home audio 3. As shown in FIG. 8, the home audio 3 includes the control unit 61 (display control means), the touch panel 46, the RFID reading unit 62, the DSP 63, the amplifier 64, and the speaker 45. , A power supply unit 65, a wireless communication unit 66, and a charging unit 67 (non-contact charging means), which are connected via a bus B2.

  The control unit 61 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and controls each unit in the home audio 3. When the source device 2 is placed (in a state where communication with the source device 2 is possible), the touch panel 46 displays a reproduction operation area (circular frame), reproduction information, a group of operation elements, a volume operation element, a content image, and the like. indicate. The RFID reading unit 62 reads the RFID 27 provided in the source device 2. A DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 63 performs audio signal processing, and an amplifier 64 amplifies the audio signal after the audio processing by the DSP 63. The speaker 45 is composed of two omnidirectional planar speakers and outputs an amplified audio signal. The power supply unit 65 receives power from the AC power supply 68 and supplies power to each unit in the home audio 3.

  The wireless communication unit 66 exchanges information with the source device 2 and the headphones 5. The charging unit 67 performs non-contact charging with respect to the source device 2 by electromagnetic induction. Although not particularly illustrated, a plurality of power coil arrays are provided on the back side of the touch panel 46, and each power coil array is moved to an appropriate location according to the arrangement of the source device 2 (moving coil method). Thereby, a plurality of units can be charged simultaneously and the degree of freedom of arrangement of the source device 2 can be increased (charging can be performed wherever the source device 2 is arranged on the touch panel 46).

  FIG. 9 is a front view of the car audio 4. As shown in FIG. 9, the car audio 4 is embedded in a dashboard of an automobile, and includes a front panel 71 having a protruding panel portion 72 protruding in an oval shape. I have. A device mounting groove 73 (dock) into which the source device 2 is mounted is recessed in the protruding panel portion 72. The device mounting groove 73 is formed in a shape complementary to the external shape of the source device 2 so that the source device 2 is fitted therein. Further, the device mounting groove 73 is formed with a circular protrusion 74 with which the through opening 21 of the source device 2 is engaged. Further, the protruding panel portion 72 is provided with a display 75 having a wide touch panel configuration in a portion excluding the device mounting groove portion 73.

  In this case as well, the source device 2 can communicate with the car audio 4 by being close to a predetermined distance. However, the source device 2 is mounted on the device mounting groove 73 of the front panel 71 for communication. When the source device 2 is mounted in the device mounting groove 73, the through opening 21 is mounted in alignment with the circular protrusion 74, whereby the source device 2 is in a mounted state with the surface facing the front. When the source device 2 is attached to the car audio 4 and playback is started, playback information, content images, and the like are displayed on the display 75.

  FIG. 10 is a control block diagram of the car audio 4. The car audio 4 includes a control unit 81, a display 75, an RFID reading unit 82, a DSP 83, an amplifier 84, an audio output unit 85, a power supply unit 86, a wireless communication unit 87, and a charging unit 88, which are connected via a bus B3. Has been.

  The control unit 81 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and controls each unit in the car audio 4. The display 75 displays reproduction information and a content image when communicating with the source device 2 (during content reproduction). The RFID reading unit 82 reads the RFID 27 provided in the source device 2. The DSP 83 performs audio signal processing, and the amplifier 84 amplifies the audio signal after the audio processing by the DSP 83. The audio output unit 85 outputs the amplified audio signal to the speakers 89 arranged at several locations in the vehicle. The power supply unit 86 receives power supply from the battery power supply 90 and supplies power to each unit in the car audio 40.

  The wireless communication unit 87 exchanges information with the source device 2 and the headphones 5. In addition, an operation signal from the remote controller 91 is received. Note that an operation signal may be received from the remote controller 91 by infrared communication. The charging unit 88 performs non-contact charging with respect to the source device 2 by electromagnetic induction. Although not particularly illustrated, one power coil array is fixedly disposed on the back side of the dock (device mounting groove 73) of the car audio 4. Note that the car audio 4 may also be able to be charged simultaneously by a plurality of units in the same manner as the home audio 3.

  FIG. 11 is a schematic external view of the steering holder 8. As shown in FIG. 11, the steering holder 8 has a “U” -shaped spring mounting portion 101 to be mounted on the steering S (steering wheel) of the automobile, and a spring mounting. And a holder portion 102 extending from the portion 101 to the inside of the steering S. A mounting protrusion 103 is provided on the front surface of the holder portion 102 so as to be displaced in the vertical direction. The mounting protrusion 103 is made of an elastic material, and the through-opening 21 of the source device 2 is fitted into the mounting protrusion 103. That is, the source device 2 is detachably mounted on the mounting protrusion 103 of the steering holder 8 at the portion of the through opening 21 so that a user who holds the steering wheel S can perform a reproduction operation at hand.

  FIG. 12 is a schematic external view of the headphone 5. As shown in the figure, the headphone 5 includes an inverted “U” -shaped head belt 111 and a pair of built-in speakers provided on both inner sides of the head belt 111. Grills 112 and 112 are provided. Further, at one end (right side) of the head belt 111, a sub operation unit 113 identical to the ring operation unit 12 of the source device 2 is attached to the outer surface. The user can directly operate BPM and music tone by the sub operation unit 113. In this case, the source device 2 can communicate with the headphone 5 by being close to a predetermined distance (content information exchange).

  FIG. 13 is a control block diagram of the headphones 5. The headphone 5 includes a control unit 115, a sub operation unit 113, a DSP 116, an amplifier 117, a speaker 118, a wireless communication unit 119, and a power supply unit 120, which are connected via a bus B4.

  The control unit 115 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and controls each unit in the headphones 5. The sub operation unit 113 has the same configuration and function as the ring operation unit 12 of the source device 2. The DSP 116 is a microprocessor that performs audio signal processing. When compressed music data is transferred from the source device 2, the DSP 116 performs decoding processing for decoding the music data and cross-fade processing at the time of switching music. The amplifier 117 amplifies the audio signal after the audio processing by the DSP 116. The speaker 118 is composed of two small speakers for both ears, and outputs an amplified audio signal. The wireless communication unit 119 exchanges information with the source device 2 and other playback devices (home audio 3 and car audio 4) via wireless communication. The power supply unit 120 mainly uses a dry battery and supplies power to each unit in the headphones 5.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the home audio 3, the upper surface of the content reproduction unit 41 (display surface of the touch panel 46) and the upper output surface 42a of the speaker unit 42 are formed substantially flush with each other, and Since the content reproduction unit 41 and the speaker unit 42 are integrally formed via the case 43, the physical integrity of the content reproduction unit 41 and the speaker unit 42 and the design integrity are combined. You can have it. In particular, it is possible to fuse the design of the content playback unit 41 with the image of the turntable and the unique designer of the speaker unit 42 in a horizontal posture.
Further, by constructing a playback system 1 by using a source device as a content supply source and combining it with a home audio 3, a car audio 4, a headphone 5 and the like, a plurality of favorite content information can be obtained in every scene of the user's life. It can be played back and enjoyed by people.
The content in the present invention may be video in addition to music and images.

1 playback system, 2 source device, 3 home audio, 4 car audio, 5 headphones, 7 wristband, 8 steering holder, 11 device body, 12 ring operation unit, 23 control unit, 24 memory, 25 power supply unit, 26 wireless communication 41, content playback unit, 42 speaker unit, 42a upper output surface, 42b lower output surface, 43 device case, 44 pedestal unit, 45 speaker, 45a sound emitting surface, 45b sound emitting surface, 46 touch panel, 61 control unit, 66 Wireless communication part, 67 charging part, 73 device mounting groove part, 81 control part, 87 wireless communication part, 115 control part, 119 wireless communication part

Claims (9)

A content playback unit having a display surface on a flat upper surface;
A content reproducing apparatus comprising: a speaker unit having an upper output surface disposed flush with the display surface and formed integrally with the content reproducing unit. The content playback unit
The display screen is configured to store content information and to be able to place a source device for reproducing the content information,
The content playback apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising display control means for displaying a playback operation screen of the source device placed on the display surface.   The content reproduction apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the display surface is configured by a touch screen.   The content reproduction apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the content reproduction unit further includes a non-contact charging unit that performs non-contact charging on the placed source device.   The content reproduction apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the speaker unit includes an omnidirectional speaker arranged in a horizontal posture. The speaker unit further includes a lower output surface corresponding to the upper output surface,
The speaker is composed of a flat speaker having sound emitting surfaces above and below, the upper sound emitting surface is opposed to the upper output surface from the lower side, and the lower sound emitting surface is from the upper side to the lower output surface. The content playback apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the content playback apparatus faces each other. The speaker unit has a pair of speakers located on both sides of the content reproduction unit,
3. The content reproduction apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the content reproduction apparatus is formed in an oval shape including the content reproduction unit in a top view. A device case portion that integrally accommodates the content playback portion and the speaker portion, and also serves as an enclosure for the speaker portion, with the upper end portion of the content playback portion and the upper end portion of the speaker portion exposed.
A pedestal for supporting the device case,
The content playback apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the apparatus case section is configured to be able to tilt upward with respect to the pedestal section. A content playback device according to claim 2,
A playback system comprising a source device configured to store content information and to be communicable with the content playback unit.

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