JP2013254180A - Karaoke system and information communication program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a karaoke system and an information communication program capable of improving convenience of the music selection input for a karaoke system.SOLUTION: Music selection input control means 188, 190 is included, and when karaoke data of the music type incapable to be output in the machine of a karaoke system 16 which becomes an object of the music selection input is selected, specific karaoke data corresponding to the same music to be played as the karaoke data, the specific karaoke data being of the music type capable to be output in the machine of the karaoke system 16 which becomes an object of the music selection input, is selected and input to the karaoke system 16 by the music selection input control means 188, 190. Therefore, when the karaoke data of the music type incapable to be output in the machine which becomes the object of the music selection input is selected, it is replaced with the music type capable to be output in the machine for music selection input, thereby realizing suitable music selection input without causing stress to the user.

Description

  The present invention relates to a karaoke system and an information communication program provided with a plurality of types of karaoke apparatuses of different models, and more particularly to an improvement for improving convenience of music selection input to the karaoke apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art Music playback apparatuses that output a performance song selected from a large number of performance songs are known. For example, a karaoke device used in a karaoke box or the like. According to such a karaoke apparatus, music information of a karaoke performance song selected from a large number of karaoke performance songs stored in advance in a storage device is output, and an image including lyrics information of the karaoke performance song is synchronized with the output. By displaying it on the screen, it is possible to enjoy karaoke performance of a desired song.

  As a remote input device of the karaoke device, a technique using a portable information communication terminal such as a cellular phone is known. For example, the karaoke system memorize | stored in patent document 1 is it. According to this technology, for a playlist stored in a digital playback device such as a mobile phone, the karaoke unit searches for music corresponding to music information data included in the playlist, and plays back based on the searched music. By creating a music list, music selection input to a karaoke unit can be easily performed based on a playlist stored in a digital playback device such as a mobile phone.

JP 2008-158048 A

  By the way, although the karaoke apparatus provided in the karaoke system is repeatedly upgraded at any time, there are stores that continue to use the old model even after the new model is released, so there are multiple types of karaoke apparatuses with different models. Are used in parallel in the karaoke system. Further, as karaoke data output by the karaoke apparatus, there is known karaoke data including a plurality of karaoke data corresponding to the same performance music and having different music types. Some of these song types are outputable on the new model, but not output on the old model. That is, it is possible that the range of the model of the said karaoke apparatus which can output applicable karaoke data for every music type differs.

  However, in the prior art, it was not particularly considered that the range of the karaoke device models that can output the corresponding karaoke data for each song type was different, so that performance music that can be output in the karaoke system As a result, it is not always possible to select and input music to each karaoke apparatus. Therefore, at the stage of actually trying to select and input a musical piece that has been shown to be selectable and input by a portable information communication terminal, it is later stressed that the selected model cannot be selected and stressed for the user. There was a risk of becoming. Such a problem has been newly found in the course of continuous research by the inventor with the intention of improving the convenience of a karaoke system provided with a plurality of types of karaoke apparatuses of different models.

  The present invention has been made against the background of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a karaoke system and an information communication program that improve the convenience of music selection input to a karaoke apparatus.

  In order to achieve such an object, the gist of the first aspect of the present invention is to output a musical composition corresponding to predetermined karaoke data selected from a large number of karaoke data. A karaoke system including a karaoke device, wherein the plurality of karaoke data correspond to any one of a plurality of types of music, and correspond to the same performance music and each have a plurality of different music types. The karaoke data is included, and the plurality of types of songs are different from each other in the range of the karaoke device models that can output the corresponding karaoke data for each song type, and are the target of the song selection input. When karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output on a karaoke machine model is selected, Karaoke data that is karaoke data to be output and can be output by the type of karaoke device that is the object of the music selection input, and is provided with music selection input control means for selecting and inputting music to the karaoke device. Is.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gist of the second invention is to output a musical composition corresponding to predetermined karaoke data selected from a large number of karaoke data, and to have a plurality of different types of models. In the karaoke system provided with the karaoke apparatus, the plurality of karaoke data correspond to any one of a plurality of types of music, and correspond to the same performance music and have a plurality of different karaoke types. In the karaoke system, the karaoke apparatus includes a plurality of types of music types, and the karaoke apparatus is different in a range of models of the karaoke apparatus capable of outputting corresponding karaoke data for each song type. A portable information communication terminal control device for inputting a song selection by wireless communication to a music selection input pair. If karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output is selected in the model of the karaoke device, the karaoke device model corresponding to the same performance song as the karaoke data and the target of the song selection input Is an information communication program that functions as music selection input control means for selecting and inputting music type karaoke data that can be output to the karaoke apparatus.

  Thus, according to the first aspect, when karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke device that is the target of music selection input is selected, the tune data corresponding to the karaoke data is handled. Since it is karaoke data and includes karaoke data of a song type that can be output in the model of the karaoke device that is the object of the music selection input, it is provided with music selection input control means for selecting and inputting music to the karaoke device. When karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output in the model that is the target of song selection input is selected, the song selection input is performed by replacing it with a song type that can be output in that model, thereby stressing the user. A suitable music selection input can be realized without any problem. That is, the karaoke system which improves the convenience of the music selection input with respect to a karaoke apparatus can be provided.

  Here, in the first invention, preferably, the music selection input control means is provided in a portable information communication terminal for performing music selection input of the performance music by wireless communication with the karaoke apparatus in the karaoke system. It is a thing. In this way, in a practical karaoke system using the portable information communication terminal as a music selection input device, it is possible to realize a suitable music selection input without giving stress to the user.

  Preferably, the music selection input control means is provided in a server device that relays the music selection input from the music selection input device to the karaoke device in the karaoke system. If it does in this way, in a practical karaoke system which transmits music selection input from music selection input devices, such as a portable information communication terminal, to each karaoke device via a relay server device, it is suitable, without giving a stress to a user. A simple music selection input can be realized.

  Preferably, a priority order is determined in advance with respect to the plurality of types of music types, and the music selection input control means is a type of music type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus that is the target of music selection input. If karaoke data is selected, the karaoke data corresponding to the same performance song as the karaoke data, and the song with the highest priority among the song types that can be output in the model of the karaoke device that is the object of the song selection input The karaoke data corresponding to the type is selected and input to the karaoke apparatus. In this way, when karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output in the model that is the target of music selection input is selected, it is the song type that can be output in that model and has the highest priority. By performing the music selection input by replacing, it is possible to realize the optimal music selection input without giving stress to the user.

  Preferably, the priority order of the plurality of types of music types is predetermined for each user and can be changed according to information about each user. If it does in this way, based on the priority defined for each user, the music selection input of the optimal performance music for the user can be realized, and the convenience of the music selection input to the karaoke apparatus can be further improved. .

  Preferably, the priority order of the plurality of types of music types is changed according to the performance of karaoke performance by each user using the karaoke apparatus. In this way, priorities in the plurality of types of music types can be set in a suitable and practical manner for each user.

  Preferably, the priorities of the plurality of types of music types are changed so that the higher the frequency of music types selected by each user in the karaoke performance by the karaoke apparatus, the higher the priority. In this way, priorities in the plurality of types of music types can be set in a suitable and practical manner for each user.

  Preferably, the priorities of the plurality of types of music types are changed so that the priorities of the music types continuously selected by each user in the karaoke performance by the karaoke apparatus are higher. In this way, priorities in the plurality of types of music types can be set in a suitable and practical manner for each user.

  Preferably, the priority order in the plurality of types of music types is changed according to the evaluation result of the karaoke performance of each user by the karaoke apparatus. In this way, priorities in the plurality of types of music types can be set in a suitable and practical manner for each user.

  Preferably, the priorities in the plurality of types of music types are changed according to the age of each user. In this way, priorities in the plurality of types of music types can be set in a suitable and practical manner for each user.

  Preferably, the priorities in the plurality of types of music are predetermined for each model of the karaoke apparatus. In this way, priorities in the plurality of types of music types can be set in a suitable and practical manner.

  According to the second invention, in the karaoke system, the control device of the portable information communication terminal that performs the selection input of the performance music by wireless communication with respect to the karaoke apparatus, the karaoke that is the object of the selection input When karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output in the device model is selected, the karaoke data corresponding to the same performance song as the karaoke data can be output on the karaoke device model that is the object of the song selection input. Since karaoke data of a certain song type is to function as a music selection input control means for selecting and inputting music to the karaoke device, karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output on the model to which the music selection is input is selected. If you select a song type that can be output on that model, Ri, it is possible to realize a suitable music selection input without giving stress to the user. That is, it is possible to provide an information communication program that improves the convenience of music selection input to the karaoke apparatus.

It is a figure explaining the structure of the communication karaoke system which is one Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the karaoke apparatus with which the communication karaoke system of FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a figure explaining the touchscreen display provided in the commander main body in the karaoke apparatus of FIG. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the electronic quick sample apparatus with which the communication karaoke system of FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a figure which illustrates the structure of the server apparatus with which the communication karaoke system of FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the mobile telephone with which the communication karaoke system of FIG. 1 was equipped. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram illustrating a main part of a control function provided in the CPU of the server device illustrated in FIG. 5 and the CPU of the mobile phone illustrated in FIG. 6. It is a figure which illustrates the memory content of the karaoke database with which the server apparatus shown in FIG. 5 was equipped. It is a figure explaining the priority of multiple types of music types in the communication karaoke system shown in FIG. It is a figure which illustrates the memory content of the music database with which the mobile phone shown in FIG. 6 was equipped. It is a figure which illustrates the memory content of the inquiry result database with which the mobile telephone shown in FIG. 6 was equipped. It is a figure which illustrates the top screen of the karaoke music selection input function displayed on the touchscreen display of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a figure which illustrates the reproduction frequency upper rank music screen displayed on the touchscreen display of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows a mode that the reproduction frequency upper rank music screen displayed on the touchscreen display of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. 6 is scroll-displayed. It is a figure which illustrates the music selection input candidate music screen displayed on the touchscreen display of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a figure which illustrates the music selection input candidate absence notification screen displayed on the touchscreen display of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a figure which illustrates the music selection input screen displayed on the touchscreen display of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a figure which illustrates the screen on which the possibility of the music selection input with respect to a karaoke apparatus was additionally displayed corresponding to each music button in the reproduction | regeneration frequency high rank music screen shown in FIG. It is a figure explaining the problem of the music selection input function with respect to the karaoke apparatus by the conventional portable information communication terminal for the comparison with a present Example. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of the karaoke performance permission determination control by CPU of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of other karaoke performance permission determination control by CPU of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of the karaoke performance permission determination control by CPU of the server apparatus shown in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of the karaoke music selection input control by CPU of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of the karaoke music selection input control by CPU of the server apparatus which relays the music selection input of a mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of the other karaoke music selection input control by CPU of the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the transition of the screen displayed on a touchscreen display as a specific example of inquiry control and inquiry result display control by the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the transition of the screen displayed on a touchscreen display as a specific example of inquiry control and inquiry result display control by the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the transition of the screen displayed on a touchscreen display as a specific example of inquiry control and inquiry result display control by the mobile telephone shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the transition of the screen displayed on a touchscreen display as a specific example of inquiry control and inquiry result display control by the mobile telephone shown in FIG.

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

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a communication karaoke system 10 in which the present invention is preferably used. In the communication karaoke system 10 shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of private rooms 14a, 14b, 14c,... In a store 12 such as a karaoke box, a snack, an inn, etc. One or a plurality of karaoke apparatuses 16a, 16b, 16c,... (Hereinafter simply referred to as karaoke apparatus 16 unless otherwise distinguished) are installed. The plurality of karaoke apparatuses 16 are connected to the communication line 18 via the router 28. Similarly, information is exchanged between the server apparatus 20 and the like connected to the communication line 18 via the communication line 18. Communication is possible.

  The communication karaoke system 10 includes a plurality of types of karaoke apparatuses 16 of different models. This model defines the specifications of the karaoke device 16 and corresponds to, for example, the model number of each karaoke device 16. In particular, in this embodiment, when there are a plurality of types of karaoke data distributed in the online karaoke system 10 as described later, the karaoke data corresponding to each tune type can be output. The range of the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 is different. That is, even if the karaoke apparatus 16 has a different model number, the karaoke apparatuses 16 released at the same time and having the same karaoke data song type that can be output may be regarded as the same model. The plurality of karaoke devices 16 preferably have device IDs (serial numbers or the like) as unique identification information, and each karaoke device 16 is identified by the device ID.

  The online karaoke system 10 includes a plurality of electronic quick sample devices 22a, 22b, 22c,... (Hereinafter simply referred to as the electronic quick sample device 22 unless otherwise distinguished). When using 16, one or several electronic quick sample devices 22 are lent for each user (group), and as described later in each private room 14, an association process is performed with the karaoke device 16. By being performed, the karaoke device 16 is used as a remote control device. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a LAN 24 for connecting the plurality of karaoke devices 16 to each other is laid in the store 12, and an input to the karaoke device 16 from the electronic quick sample device 22 is predetermined. The access point 26 and the LAN 24 are used for LAN communication.

  The communication line 18 is a wide area information communication network connected to the Internet such as a WWW (World Wide Web) constituted by, for example, a public telephone line, an ADSL line, or an optical fiber line. The server device 20 is a server operated by, for example, an information distribution service providing company that manages the communication karaoke system 10, and karaoke data (music data), background video information, music space in the communication karaoke system 10. It functions as a center device that performs basic control of storage and input / output management of digital contents such as information. In addition, for each user who uses the communication karaoke system 10, an SNS database 128 that stores information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 in association with identification information (user ID) of the user (see FIG. 5) to function as a database server. In the present embodiment, the configuration including the single server device 20 having both the function as the center device of the online karaoke system 10 and the function as the database server will be described. May be configured as an individual server device. In addition, a mode in which various controls by the server device 20 described later are executed in a distributed manner by a plurality of server devices is also conceivable.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the communication karaoke system 10 according to the present embodiment can transmit and receive information to and from a plurality of systems or communication terminal devices via the communication line 18. That is, a mobile phone 30 and a tablet 32 as portable information communication terminals according to an embodiment of the present invention are connected to the communication line 18 via the relay base station 34, and the mobile phone 30 and the tablet 32, etc. And the server device 20 and the like can exchange information with each other. The communication line 18 is connected to a server device 36 as a so-called proxy server that relays information such as music selection input to the karaoke device 16 from the mobile phone 30 and the tablet 32. The input of information from the mobile phone 30 and the tablet 32 to the karaoke device 16 is preferably performed via the server device 36. Here, the communication line between the mobile phone 30, the tablet 32, and the like and the server device 36 may be different from the communication line between the server device 36 and the karaoke device 16. . For example, the cellular phone 30, the tablet 32, etc., and the server device 36 may be connected by a general line, and the server device 36 and the karaoke device 16 may be connected by a dedicated line. .

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the karaoke apparatus 16. As shown in FIG. 2, the karaoke device 16 includes a video display device 40 such as a TFT (Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal) and a PDP (Plasma Display Panel), and a video output control unit such as a video board (graphics board). 42, a video information decoder 44, a video mixer 46, a synthesizer 48 as a sound source, a microphone 50 as an audio input device, an amplifier mixer 52, a speaker 54, an operation panel 56, an operation panel 56, and the like. An input / output interface 58 for processing an input signal, a CPU 60 as a central processing unit, a ROM 62 as a read-only memory, a RAM 64 as a write / read memory as needed, a hard disk 66 as a storage device, a modem 68, From the LAN port 70 and input devices such as the electronic sample device 22 and the remote control device 74 The remote control receiving unit 72 for receiving the remote control signal is provided.

  The video output control unit 42 functions as a character video output device that outputs a character video (telop) such as a lyric character video generated by the CPU 60, and displays various video displays by the video display device 40. It is a control device. The video information decoder 44 is a background video playback device that plays back (decodes) a predetermined background video based on background video information stored in the hard disk 66 when a user sings while referring to lyrics. . The background video information is, for example, MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) format data, and the background video reproduced by the video information decoder 44 based on the MPEG data is sent to the video mixer 46. The video mixer 46 combines the character video generated by the CPU 60 and output from the video output control unit 42 with the background video reproduced by the video information decoder 44 to the video display device 40. This is a video composition device to be displayed.

  The synthesizer 48 is a sound source that generates a music signal such as a musical instrument performance signal based on performance information of a karaoke performance song read from the hard disk 66 and sent. The performance information is, for example, data in MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) format, and the music signal generated by the synthesizer 48 based on the MIDI data is converted into an analog signal and sent to the amplifier mixer 52. The amplifier mixer 52 mixes the transmitted music signal and the singing voice of the user (player) input via the microphone 50, and those signals are electrically amplified and output from the speaker 54. The

  The operation panel 56 allows the user of the karaoke apparatus 16 to select a karaoke performance piece that the user wants to sing, adjust the pitch of the performance piece, adjust the volume balance between the performance and the song, and perform echo and volume. , An input device provided with operation buttons (switches) or knobs for performing various adjustments such as tone. Further, the karaoke apparatus 16 may be provided with a touch panel display 76 in the commander main body 38 storing the CPU 60, the synthesizer 48, etc., as shown in FIG. 3, for example. The touch panel display 76 displays an image (video) and inputs to the karaoke device 16 in response to a user's contact. Preferably, the front side flat portion (karaoke box) of the commander main body 38 is used. Etc., the surface on the user side). In such an embodiment, the touch panel display 76 functions as a second video display device separately from the video display device 40, and the user of the karaoke device 16 selects a karaoke performance song that the user wants to sing, It functions as an operation panel for adjusting the tone pitch, adjusting the volume balance between performance and song, and making various adjustments such as echo, volume, and tone. For example, the example shown in FIG. 3 shows a state where a plurality of character buttons 78 each indicating an individual character (for example, a Japanese character or alphabet) are displayed on the touch panel display 76. When a touch operation is performed on the character buttons 78 (relative positions corresponding to the character buttons 78 on the touch panel) displayed on the touch panel display 76 with a user's finger, a pen, or the like, the characters or characters indicated by the character buttons 78 are displayed. A string is entered. A karaoke performance song that the user of the karaoke apparatus 16 wants to sing, such as searching for a singer name or song name that matches the character or character string in the forward direction based on the character or character string input by such an operation. Search or music selection input is performed via the touch panel display 76.

  Further, the karaoke device 16 is provided with a remote control device 74 that functions as an input device for remotely executing a part of the function of the operation panel 56. A remote control signal to be transmitted is received and supplied to the CPU 60. In addition, the association (sticking) processing between the karaoke device 16 and the electronic quick sample device 22 is also performed via the remote control receiving unit 72, and the electronic quick sample device associated with the karaoke device 16 in this way. 22 also functions as an input device. In the present embodiment, an input device such as the remote control device 74 provided in the karaoke device 16 or the electronic quick sample device 22 subjected to the association processing also constitutes a part of the karaoke device 16. The following will be described. In addition, portable information communication terminals such as the mobile phone 30 and the tablet 32 provided in the communication karaoke system 10 also function as an input device of the karaoke apparatus 16. Processing such as music selection input to the karaoke apparatus 16 by such a portable information communication terminal will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The CPU 60 is a so-called microcomputer that processes and controls electronic information based on a predetermined program stored in advance in the ROM 62 using the temporary storage function of the RAM 64, and executes various controls related to the karaoke device 16. To do. That is, when a predetermined karaoke performance song is selected and input by the electronic quick sample device 22 or the mobile phone 30 or the like, the song selection reservation control for registering the selected karaoke performance song in a reserved song table provided in the RAM 64. Karaoke data reading control for reading performance information and lyrics information (karaoke data) of the karaoke performance song selected from the hard disk 66 in the RAM 64 in accordance with the performance order of the reserved song table, and as the performance of the karaoke performance song progresses. Performance output control for transmitting performance information from the RAM 64 to the synthesizer 48, and lyrics for generating a lyric character image based on the lyrics information developed in the RAM 64 during the performance output control and transmitting it to the image output control unit 42 In the video output control and the performance output control, the video information deco Background video output control for playing back a predetermined background video by controlling the disc 44, inter-song information for outputting inter-song information such as new music information, music selection ranking, store advertisement, etc. while karaoke performance is not performed Basic control such as output control and information communication control with the server device 20 or the like via the communication line 18 is executed.

  The modem 68 is a device for connecting the karaoke device 16 to the communication line 18, converts a digital signal output from the CPU 60 into an analog signal and sends the analog signal to the communication line 18. An analog signal transmitted via the digital signal is converted into a digital signal and supplied to the CPU 60. In addition, the aspect by which any karaoke apparatus 16 is equipped with the function of the said router 28 among the several karaoke apparatuses 16 with which the said store 12 was equipped, and is connected to the said communication line 18 as a master commander is also considered, In that case, The modem 68 is required for the karaoke device 16 that functions as the master commander, but is not necessarily provided for other karaoke devices 16 that communicate information with the server device 20 and the like via the master commander. It doesn't have to be done.

  The LAN port 70 is a connector for connecting the karaoke device 16 to another device such as the other karaoke device 16 or the electronic quick sample device 22 via the LAN 24, and the karaoke device 16 is connected as such. By being connected via the LAN 24, information can be transmitted / received to / from other devices such as the other karaoke apparatus 16 and the electronic quick sample apparatus 22. For example, the music selection input from the electronic quick sample device 22 received through the access point 26 is received and stored in a reserved music table provided in the RAM 64, or the karaoke device 16 through the access point 26. Thus, mutual exchange of information between the karaoke device 16 and the electronic quick sample device 22 is performed via radio waves, such as transmitting predetermined information to the electronic quick sample device 22. Communication between the electronic sample device 22 and the server device 20 via the communication line 18 is also performed via the karaoke device 16 provided with the LAN 24 or the router 28.

  The hard disk 66 is provided with various databases including a karaoke database for storing a large number of karaoke data (music data) for outputting karaoke performance music. Among a plurality of karaoke devices 16 provided in a store such as a karaoke box, a predetermined karaoke device 16, for example, the karaoke device 16 a is connected to the communication line 18 via the modem 68, and the plurality of karaoke devices New karaoke information or the like is distributed from the server device 20 via the communication line 18 and stored in the karaoke database or the like of the hard disk 66 so that new songs can always be played by the server 16. In addition, communication is performed via the LAN 24 between the karaoke device 16 a that has acquired the information from the server device 20 and the other karaoke devices 16, and is stored in the hard disk 66 of each karaoke device 16. Information is shared, and the contents of the karaoke database and the like are equivalent. The karaoke data stored in the karaoke database will be described later in the description of the karaoke database 126 (see FIG. 5) provided in the server device 20.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the electronic quick sample device 22. As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic quick sample device 22 is provided with a touch panel display 84 for displaying a predetermined image (video) and inputting according to a user's contact. Further, it is a stand-type connection stand (docking table) that performs operations such as transmission / reception and synchronization of data with the karaoke device 16 and charging of a battery built in the electronic quick sample device 22. A cradle 82 is provided. The electronic quick sample device 22 is used in a state of being attached to or removed from the cradle 82, and in the attached state, the electronic quick sample device 22 is wired to the karaoke device 16 via the cradle 82 and the LAN 24. Connected. Further, when the cradle 82 is removed, the karaoke device 16 is wirelessly connected to the karaoke device 16 via the access point 26 and the LAN 24.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic quick sample device 22 includes a display device 86 that displays a predetermined image on the touch panel display 84, a display control unit 88 that controls display by the display device 86, and a user's finger. And a touch panel 90 that performs input by touching the touch panel display 84 with a pen (not shown) or the like, an input control unit 92 that controls input by the touch panel 90, a CPU 94 that is a central processing unit, and a read-only memory. It is possible to electrically connect the ROM 96, the RAM 98 which is a read / write memory as needed, the storage unit 100 such as a flash ROM, the interface 102, the remote control transmission unit 104, the wireless LAN communication unit 106, and the cradle 82. And a connector 108a. The cradle 82 is provided with a connector 108b for enabling an electrical connection with the electronic quick sample device 22, and the electronic quick sample device 22 is placed on the cradle 82 to be connected to the connector. By bringing 108 a and 108 b into contact with each other, the cradle 82 or the LAN 24 is connected via the interface 102.

  The CPU 94 is a so-called microcomputer that executes information processing based on information stored in the ROM 96 while using the temporary storage function of the RAM 98, and the touch panel display 84 (display device) is connected via the display control unit 88. 86) display a predetermined image, process an input signal input via the input control unit 92 by touching the touch panel display 84 (touch panel 90) based on the image, or based on the input signal. Input transmission such as music selection input to the karaoke device 16 via the wireless LAN communication unit 106 or the like, and information communication with the server device 20 via the karaoke device 16a which is a master commander. In addition to basic control such as performing login, each of the login authentication control described later To run the control. Further, the storage unit 100 preferably has a song selection guide such as a song name, artist name, attribute information, and lyrics singing portion corresponding to each of a lot of karaoke information stored in the karaoke database of the karaoke device 16. Information, remarks, etc. are stored for each music selection number.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the server device 20. As shown in FIG. 5, the server device 20 includes a CPU 110 that is a central processing unit, a ROM 112 that is a read-only memory, and a RAM 114 that is a write / read memory as needed. The CPU 110 has a temporary storage function of the RAM 114. This is a so-called Neumann computer that performs signal processing in accordance with a program stored in advance in the ROM 112 while being used. Also, a video display device 116 such as TFT or PDP, a video board (graphics chip) 118 for controlling display of video by the video display device 116, an input device 120 such as a keyboard, and the input device 120 An interface 122 for processing input and a modem 124 for connecting the CPU 110 and the like to the communication line 18 are provided. The server device 36 is a so-called Neumann computer having a configuration equivalent to that of the server device 20 shown in FIG. 5 with respect to the CPU 110, ROM 112, RAM 114, modem 124, and the like. Description is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the server device 20 includes various databases including a karaoke database 126 and an SNS database 128. The karaoke database 126 stores a large number of karaoke data (music data) for distribution to the karaoke device 16 and the like in the communication karaoke system 10, and newly created karaoke data is stored in the karaoke database 126. Is done. Then, new karaoke data is distributed from the karaoke database 126 of the server device 20 via the communication line 18 periodically by a predetermined distribution control program or in response to a distribution request from the karaoke device 16 or the like. , And delivered to the karaoke device 16 or the like.

  The karaoke database 126 stores a large number (for example, tens of thousands of songs) of karaoke data (music data) corresponding to performance songs that can be output by the karaoke device 16. The karaoke data includes performance information for generating a performance sound of a predetermined instrument by the synthesizer 48, lyrics information for generating a lyrics character image (lyric telop), and lyrics generated based on the lyrics information. It includes lyrics color change information for sequentially changing the color of the character image in accordance with the progress of the performance, and is identified by a music selection number unique to each performance song as the content ID. The karaoke data includes the song title, artist name (singer name), date of announcement, song length (performance time), genre, tone, song type (see FIG. 8 described later), The birthplace of the artist (singer), concert information (information on the venue where the concert of the performance will be held in the near future), tie-up information (for example, the day of the week when the drama in which the performance was used as the theme song was aired) , Time zone, CM song) and the like are stored in association with each other.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the stored contents of the karaoke database 126. As shown in FIG. 8, a large number of karaoke data stored in the karaoke database 126 correspond to any of a plurality of types of music. In other words, in FIG. 8, a large number of karaoke data stored in the karaoke database 126 is one of the four song types of “standard”, “sound sound”, “guide vocal”, and “live performance”. Examples corresponding to the above are respectively shown. Here, each song type corresponds to a different specification, for example, "Standard" is the most general specification, "Sugo" has more instruments than "Standard" or corresponds to each instrument The performance sound to be played is gorgeous (a sound that sounds gorgeous compared to “Standard”), “Guide Vocal” is a performance in which a guide vocal (for example, chorus) by an original artist is output in parallel with the performance, “Live Performance” "Corresponds to a specification that outputs a performance sound (actual sound) of an actual musical instrument instead of an electronic sound as in MIDI. Note that the song type does not necessarily correspond to the file format, for example, “Standard” and “Sugo” correspond to MIDI format files and “Guide Vocal” and “Live performance” correspond to WAV format files, respectively. Rather, different song types have the same file format, and some have different file formats.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, a large number of karaoke data stored in the karaoke database 126 includes a plurality of karaoke data corresponding to the same performance music and having different music types. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the karaoke data of the song selection number “10239987” corresponding to the song type “standard” corresponding to the performance song having the song name “Forgotten Clock” and the artist name “Shoko Towada”. Karaoke data of song selection number “10239988” corresponding to song type “Sugo”, karaoke data of song selection number “11672345” corresponding to song type “guide vocal”, and song selection number “ Karaoke data “12000984” is stored. That is, a large number of karaoke data stored in the karaoke database 126 includes a plurality of karaoke data corresponding to the same performance music and having different music selection numbers for each music type. In the karaoke database 126, a plurality of karaoke data corresponding to the same performance music are bundled (classified) by the same group ID, and the music name is “forgotten clock” and the artist name is “ The four karaoke data corresponding to the performance song “Shoko Towada” are grouped by the group ID “000587”. The above-described four song types do not necessarily have to be prepared for all the performance songs stored in the karaoke database 126. For example, karaoke data corresponding to the song type “standard” for a predetermined performance song. Variations of the song type may be determined individually for each performance song, such as only being stored.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the priority order of the plurality of types of music types in the online karaoke system 10. As shown in FIG. 9, in the communication karaoke system 10 of the present embodiment, priorities are determined in advance for the plurality of types of music types. For example, FIG. 9 shows an example of the initial setting (default setting) of the priorities regarding the above-described four song types “standard”, “sound sound”, “guide vocal”, and “live performance”. “Live music” is the highest priority type, song type “Guide Vocal” is the second priority type, song type “Sugo” is the third priority type, song type “Standard” Is defined as the lowest type with the lowest priority. This priority is used as a reference for performance song inquiry result display control and music selection input control, which will be described later, and is used in a fixed manner without changing the preset priority. However, it may be changed under predetermined conditions. For example, as will be described later, the priorities of the plurality of types of music types are predetermined for each user of the communication karaoke system 10 (each user registered in the SNS database 128), and It may be changed in accordance with information about each user.

  Many karaoke data stored in the karaoke database 126 are different in the range of models of the karaoke apparatus 16 that can output the karaoke data for each corresponding song type. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the karaoke device 16 of “model A” can output karaoke data corresponding to all the four song types described above, that is, reproduce it for karaoke performance. On the other hand, in the “model B” karaoke apparatus 16, karaoke data corresponding to the song type “guide vocal”, “sound sound”, and “standard” can be output, but it corresponds to the song type “live performance”. Karaoke data cannot be output. In the karaoke device 16 of “model C”, karaoke data corresponding to the song type “sound sound” and “standard” can be output, but the karaoke data corresponding to the song type “guide vocal” and “live performance”. Data cannot be output. In other words, the song types “standard” and “sound sound” indicate the range of models of the karaoke apparatus 16 that can output the karaoke data as “model A”, “model B”, and “model C” (FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the tune type “guide vocal” is set to “model A” and “model B” (for example, “model A” and “model B”). 2 types of new models), and the song type “live performance” has a range of models of the karaoke device 16 that can output the karaoke data only “model A” (for example, only the latest model). To do.

  Preferably, the priorities of the plurality of types of music types are predetermined for each model of the karaoke apparatus 16. For example, in the “model A”, the priority order is “live performance”, “guide vocal”, “sound sound”, “standard” in order, and in the “model B”, the priority order is higher. To “Guide Vocal”, “Sugo Tone”, “Standard”, “Live Performance”, and “Model C” in the order of priority, “Sugo Tone”, “Standard”, “Live Performance”, As in the order of “guide vocals”, individual priorities are predetermined and registered for each model. That is, in the communication karaoke system 10, preferably, the priority of the song type that cannot be output by the model corresponding to each model of the karaoke device 16 is lower than the priority of the song type that can be output. It is set to be.

  The SNS database 128 stores various types of information related to a social network service for users of the online karaoke system 10. This social network service refers to, for example, a member-based community-type website that provides services such as information browsing only between members who are registered in advance. In the following description, the social network service is abbreviated as SNS. The SNS database 128 stores information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke apparatus 16 for each user who uses the communication karaoke system 10 in association with identification information (user ID) of the user. Device. This SNS database 128 corresponds to each user identified by the user ID, for example, the user's name (nickname), date of birth, actual age, gender, e-mail address, user address or residence Area, blood type, constellation, password used for login authentication to SNS, questions and answers for forgotten passwords, information on avatars (humanoid images that symbolize users on the net), and users Is stored in association with the user ID of the user. The song age is virtual age information indicating how much age (how many years) the user's preference of the music piece corresponds to, and the target user uses the karaoke device 16 It is a value determined based on a performance song selected (played) in the past.

  In addition, in the SNS database 128, as information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 of each user, for example, the store 12 corresponding to the karaoke device 16 used by the user in the past (the karaoke device 16 is installed). Store visit history, which is information related to the store 12), and a performance song that the user has registered as a favorite song in a karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16 or a favorite song (a song that can be input by simple operation) ), Information related to the music selection history (the history of performances selected in the past in the karaoke device 16) by the user in the karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16, and the user karaoke in the karaoke device 16 Regarding performance evaluation results of past performance evaluations That information, and user information related other users registered as friends are stored in association with the user ID of the user for each user. Here, the store visit history may store store IDs of stores 12 used (visited) by each user in the past, or the karaoke apparatus 16 used (used) by each user in the past. The device ID may be stored.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the mobile phone 30. As described above, the communication karaoke system 10 according to the present embodiment includes the mobile phone 30 and the tablet 32 as portable information communication terminals for communicating information with the server device 20 and the like. In the following description, an example in which the mobile phone 30 is used as a portable information communication terminal will be described, and the description of the other portable information communication terminals will be omitted. That is, various controls in the embodiments described below are also suitably executed in portable information communication terminals other than the mobile phone 30 including the tablet 32.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the mobile phone 30 includes a CPU 130 that is a central processing unit, a ROM 132 that is a read-only memory, a RAM 134 that is a write / read memory as needed, a storage unit 136 such as a flash ROM, and the like. An operation unit 138 for performing an auxiliary operation of the touch panel display 154, an antenna 140, a transmission / reception unit 142, a modem unit 144, a voice codec unit 146, an analog front end 148, a speaker 150, and a microphone 152. And a touch panel display 154.

  The CPU 130 is a so-called microcomputer that performs signal processing in accordance with a program stored in advance in a ROM 132 that is a read-only memory while using a temporary storage function of the RAM 134 that is a write / read memory as needed, and is displayed on the touch panel display 154. So that character input is executed according to the input operation to the character input button, or communication or a call channel is established according to the telephone number input by such input operation, and mutual communication or communication is enabled. Basic control such as controlling, accessing a predetermined website according to the URL input by the input operation, and controlling creation and transmission / reception of mail is executed. For example, in a call state of the mobile phone 30, a call signal received by the transmission / reception unit 142 via the antenna 140 is converted from a digital code signal to a voice signal by the voice codec unit 146 via the modem unit 144. The speaker 150 is driven by the front end 148 to output sound. At the same time, an audio signal converted from audio by the microphone 152 is sent to the audio codec unit 146 via the analog front end 148 and converted into a digital signal there, and the modem unit 144, the transmission / reception unit 142, and the antenna 140 are converted. Sent through.

  The mobile phone 30 includes a display device 156 that displays a predetermined image on the touch panel display 154, a display control unit 158 that controls display by the display device 156, and a touch panel using a user's finger or a pen (not shown). A touch panel 160 that performs input by touching the display 154 and an input control unit 162 that controls input by the touch panel 160 are provided. In addition, the server device 20 connected to the communication line 18 via the transmission / reception unit 142 and the like, and connected to the Internet such as WWW composed of a public telephone line, an ADSL line, an optical fiber line, etc. Information can be communicated with various communication devices. In the communication state via the communication line 18, the CPU 130 transmits a signal input from the touch panel display 154 or the like to the communication destination, and simultaneously displays a signal received from the communication destination on the touch panel display 154. To control. That is, the mobile phone 30 is a so-called smartphone having the touch panel display 154 and various functions including an access function to the Internet according to an operation through the touch panel display 154.

  The cellular phone 30 includes a music database 164 that stores a plurality of music data different from the karaoke data, each corresponding to a predetermined performance song, in a storage device such as the storage unit 138. The music data stored in the music database 164 is reproduced by, for example, application software as a music reproducing means provided in the mobile phone 30 or a built-in music player. For example, the music data is stored in the karaoke database 126. This corresponds to the original musical piece (data equivalent to that recorded in a commercial product in the form of a CD or the like) corresponding to each of a large number of karaoke data. Specifically, the music data is a music file (sound data file) in the WAV format, MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) format, AAC (advanced audio coding) format, or the like.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the stored contents of the music database 164. As shown in FIG. 10, the music data stored in the music database 164 is identified by individual content IDs. For each music data, for example, a song name, singer name (artist name) as attribute information. Information such as the number of times the music data is played by the music playback means and the date of download (file acquisition) is stored. The music data stored in the music database 164 preferably has a file format different from that of the karaoke data stored in the karaoke database 126, but some of them have the same file format. May be. Further, with respect to each music data stored in the music database 164, preferably, the distribution start date, the presence / absence of favorite registration, various information regarding the corresponding artist, etc. are associated and stored as attribute information, for example.

  FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram for explaining a main part of control functions provided in the CPU 110 of the server device 20, the CPU 94 of the electronic sample device 22, the CPU 130 of the mobile phone 30, and the CPU 110 of the server device 36. It is. As shown in FIG. 7, preferably, the SNS management control means 170 and the karaoke data search control means 184 are functionally provided in the CPU 110 of the server device 20, and the association control means 172 and the login The authentication control means 174 is functionally provided in the CPU 94 of the electronic sample device 22 and is associated control means 176, music data extraction control means 178, music data image display control means 180, inquiry control means 182. The inquiry result display control means 186 and the music selection input control means 188 are functionally provided in the CPU 130 of the mobile phone 30, and the music selection input control means 190 is functionally provided in the CPU 110 of the server device 36. It is provided.

  The SNS management control means 170 performs information management control related to SNS in the communication karaoke system 10. For example, information registration control regarding the SNS is performed. Specifically, a new user (user) is registered in the SNS database 128 or stored in the SNS database 128 in response to an input operation by an external device such as the electronic sample device 22 or the mobile phone 30. The registered contents are changed (updated), a plurality of users stored in the SNS database 128 are registered as being associated with each other, and the karaoke device of each user is based on information related to the friends. The management management control of the SNS in the communication karaoke system 10 is performed so that the browsing level of the information related to the karaoke performance using 16 is set.

  The association control means 172 performs an association process for associating (attaching) the electronic quick sample device 22 to a predetermined karaoke device 16 when the electronic quick sample device 22 is used. That is, when the electronic quick sample device 22 is used as the input device of the karaoke device 16, processing for setting the karaoke device 16 to be input (for example, music selection input) by the electronic quick sample device 22 is performed. Specifically, first, a predetermined connection notification is transmitted from the remote control transmission unit 104 to the karaoke apparatus 16 by infrared rays. Each of the electronic quick sample devices 22 has an individual serial number. For example, a signal including the serial number (for example, the last four digits) and a predetermined connection code is transmitted to the karaoke device 16 as the connection notification. To do. Thus, by transmitting the connection notification by a remote control signal (infrared rays), it is possible to prevent the connection notification from being accepted by the karaoke apparatus 16 that is not desired to be associated with the wall or the like. Then, after the karaoke device 16 and the electronic sample device 22 are associated with each other by such processing, the communication target of the wireless LAN communication via the wireless LAN communication unit 106 and the like by the electronic sample device 22 is performed. Is associated with the karaoke device 16, and thereafter, communication with the karaoke device 10 in the music selection input control by the electronic quick sample device 22 is performed by wireless LAN communication via the wireless LAN communication unit 106 or the like. Done.

  The login authentication control means 174 authenticates the SNS user in the communication karaoke system 10 according to the identification information (user ID) input from the touch panel display 84, and when the authentication is normally performed. The user is permitted to log in to the SNS with the identification information. Specifically, when a user ID and password, which are identification information, are input from the touch panel display 84, does the password match the user ID that is stored in the SNS database 128 in association with the user ID? The server device 20 is inquired of whether or not, and if they match, normal authentication is performed, whereas if they do not match, an error is assumed. When normal authentication is performed by the login authentication control means 174, preferably, the serial number of the electronic quick sample device 22 that has been authenticated and the karaoke device 16 associated with the electronic quick sample device 22 are used. The device ID and other information are stored in the SNS database 128 for each user. The login authentication control means 174 may transmit a user ID and password to the server device 20 by the touch panel display 84, and substantial authentication is performed on the server device 20 side. It doesn't matter.

  The SNS management control means 170 can browse the touch panel display 84 for information related to the karaoke performance corresponding to the user authenticated by the login authentication control means 174 among the information related to the karaoke performance stored in the SNS database 128. To display. Preferably, such information is displayed on the touch panel display 84 so as to allow touch input based on the information stored in the performance song database in the storage unit 100. Specifically, the performance music included in the eighteenth music corresponding to the user authenticated by the login authentication control means 174 is displayed on the touch panel display 84 so that the music selection input is possible. In addition, the performance music or the like included in the music selection history corresponding to the user is displayed on the touch panel display 84 so that the music selection can be input.

  The association control unit 176 performs an association process for associating (attaching) the mobile phone 30 to the target karaoke device 16 when using the mobile phone 30 as a portable information communication terminal in the communication karaoke system 10. Do. That is, when the mobile phone 30 is used as an input device of the karaoke device 16, processing for setting the karaoke device 16 that is an object of input (for example, music selection input) by the mobile phone 30 is performed. Preferably, such an association process is performed using an authentication result by the login authentication control means 174. That is, when normal authentication is performed by the login authentication control means 174, the serial number of the electronic quick sample device 22 that has been authenticated, and the device of the karaoke device 16 associated with the electronic quick sample device 22 Information such as an ID is stored in the SNS database 128 for each user. Therefore, the association control unit 176 preferably inputs the user ID and password of the user who is the owner of the mobile phone 30 to be associated via the touch panel display 154 and the like. The password is transmitted to the server device 20. In the server device 20 that has received such information, the SNS database 128 is referred to, and the device ID of the karaoke device 16 used by the user corresponding to the received user ID is acquired. If the password associated with such a user ID and stored in the SNS database 128 matches the password received from the mobile phone 30, the karaoke corresponding to the mobile phone 30 and the acquired device ID. Processing for associating the device 16 is performed, and the association information is transmitted to the server device 36. That is, the substantial processing in the association between the mobile phone 30 and the karaoke device 16 may be performed on the server device 20 side. The association processing by the association control means 176 may be executed when the use of the music selection input function by the mobile phone 30 is started. It may be executed when performed on the karaoke device 16.

  The music data extraction control unit 178 extracts a part of a plurality of music data stored in the music database 164. Preferably, in accordance with conditions relating to attribute information or the like input via the touch panel display 154 or the like, music data meeting the conditions is extracted from a plurality of music data stored in the music database 164. For example, when “reproduction count” is input as a condition, a prescribed number of music data is extracted from a plurality of music data stored in the music database 164 from those having a large reproduction count. When “download date” is input as a condition, a prescribed number of music data is extracted from the music data stored in the music database 164 from the newest download date. When “favorite music” is input as a condition, music data registered in advance as favorites among a plurality of music data stored in the music database 164 is extracted.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a top screen 200 related to a karaoke music selection input function (application software for performing music selection input to the karaoke device 16) displayed on the touch panel display 154 of the mobile phone 30. The karaoke song selection input function of the present embodiment described below inquires of the server device 20 about the existence of karaoke data corresponding to the music data stored in the music database 164, and can perform karaoke performance according to the result. This is a function for inputting the selected music piece corresponding to the music data to the karaoke apparatus 16. As shown in FIG. 12, such a top screen 200 includes a live video button 202, a person video button 204, a new music button 206, a playback frequency upper song button 208, a latest download song button 210, a my song button 212, a song list button. 214, a song search button 216, a recommended song button 218, a store information button 220, and other buttons 222 are displayed. When a contact operation (hereinafter referred to as a contact input operation) is performed on each button (relative position corresponding to each button on the touch panel 160) with the user's finger or a pen provided on the top screen 200, the following description will be given. As described above, the input corresponding to each button and the processing corresponding to the input are executed. In addition, in FIGS. 12-19 used for the following description, about the button etc. which are common in each screen, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  When a touch input operation is performed on the live video button 202 on the top screen 200, for example, a predetermined artist stored in the storage unit 136 (for example, the number of downloads of the music data within a predetermined period is higher). Live video information of the artist) is read, and the video corresponding to the live video information is displayed (reproduced) on the touch panel display 154 (display device 156) via the display control unit 158 and the like. In addition, when a contact input operation is performed on the principal video button 204 on the top screen 200, for example, video information of the principal (owner of the mobile phone 30) stored in the storage unit 136 is read and the display is performed. A video corresponding to the personal video information is displayed (reproduced) on the touch panel display 154 via the control unit 158 or the like. In addition, when a touch input operation is performed on the new music button 206 on the top screen 200, the distribution start time of the plurality of music data stored in the music database 164 is the latest (for example, the predetermined time is traced back to the present time). Music data within a period) is extracted, and a screen showing the extraction result is displayed on the touch panel display 154 via the display control unit 158 or the like.

  In addition, when a touch input operation is performed on the top-number-of-playback music buttons 208 on the top screen 200, music playback provided in the mobile phone 30 among a plurality of music data stored in the music database 164 is performed. Music data with the highest number of times played by application software as a means or a built-in music player or the like (for example, from the highest level to a predetermined level) is extracted, and a screen showing the extraction result is displayed via the display control unit 158 or the like. Displayed on the touch panel display 154. Such control will be described later with reference to FIG. In addition, when a contact input operation is performed on the latest download song button 210 on the top screen 200, the download time of the plurality of music data stored in the music database 164 is the latest (for example, the current time). Music data within a predetermined period of going back is extracted, and a screen showing the extraction result is displayed on the touch panel display 154 via the display control unit 158 or the like. In addition, when a touch input operation is performed on the My Uta button 212 on the top screen 200, among the plurality of music data stored in the music database 164, music playback means provided in the mobile phone 30 is used. Music data previously registered as a favorite song in the application software or the built-in music player is extracted, and a screen showing the extraction result is displayed on the touch panel display 154 via the display control unit 158 or the like.

  Further, when a touch input operation is performed on the song list button 214 on the top screen 200, the top related to the karaoke music selection input function (application software for performing music selection input to the karaoke device 16) as shown in FIG. A screen 200 is displayed on the touch panel display 154 (the display is updated). In addition, when a contact input operation is performed on the song search button 216 on the top screen 200, the music data that matches a predetermined condition among the plurality of music data stored in the music database 164 is searched. Is displayed on the touch panel display 154. In addition, when a contact input operation is performed on the recommended song button 218 on the top screen 200, among the plurality of music data stored in the music database 164, for example, by a service provider of the communication karaoke system 10 in advance. Music data set as recommended music is extracted, and a screen showing the extraction result is displayed on the touch panel display 154 via the display control unit 158 and the like. In addition, when a contact input operation is performed on the store information button 220 on the top screen 200, the store where the karaoke device 16 where the user who is the owner of the mobile phone 30 is currently logged in (that Various information regarding the store where the user enters) is displayed on the touch panel display 154. In addition, when a touch input operation is performed on the other button 222 on the top screen 200, another operation screen (not shown) for performing an operation other than the processing described above with respect to the karaoke music selection input function is displayed on the touch panel display. 154.

  The music data image display control means 180 shown in FIG. 7 causes the touch panel display 154 to display music data images indicating a plurality of music data extracted by the music data extraction control means 178. For example, the display control unit 158 can select a plurality of music data extracted by the music data extraction control unit 178 by a touch input operation via the touch panel display 154 (touch panel 160) (selection input is possible). Via the touch panel display 154 (display device 156). FIG. 13 is a diagram exemplifying the upper reproduction number song screen 224 displayed on the touch panel display 154 when a touch input operation is performed on the upper reproduction number song button 208 on the top screen 200 shown in FIG. is there. In the top screen 200, when a touch input operation is performed on the upper playback music button 208, for example, among the plurality of music data stored in the music database 164, the number of times played by the music playback means is higher. The music up to the 100th place is extracted, and the upper number of reproduction times music screen 224 as shown in FIG. 13 corresponding to the extraction result is displayed on the touch panel display 154. As shown in FIG. 13, in such a high-ranking music number song screen 224, music buttons 226 a to 226 f (hereinafter, unless otherwise distinguished) indicating a plurality of extracted music data (six songs in FIG. 13), respectively. The music button 226 is simply displayed on the touch panel display 154 in descending order of the number of reproductions. 13 corresponds to an example of a music data image showing a plurality of music data extracted by the music data extraction control means 178. In the example shown in FIG. 13, a return button 228 for returning to a screen before the previous operation is performed (for example, the top screen 200) is displayed in a part of the above-mentioned number-of-plays upper music screen 224.

  Whether the inquiry control means 182 can output performance music corresponding to each music data by the karaoke device 16 with respect to the plurality of music data displayed in the music data image displayed by the music data image display control means 180. The server apparatus 20 is inquired collectively about whether or not. In other words, for the plurality of music data shown in the music data image displayed by the music data image display control means 180, karaoke data corresponding to each music data (karaoke data corresponding to the same performance song) is obtained. An availability determination request for determining whether or not it exists by a karaoke data search control means 184 described later is transmitted to the server device 20 via the communication line 18. The inquiry control means 182 transmits at least the song name and artist name of each music data to the server device 20 together with an inquiry request for the plurality of music data to be inquired.

  Preferably, the inquiry control unit 182 preferably includes the plurality of music data displayed in the music data image in synchronization with the music data image display control unit 180 displaying the music data image on the touch panel display 154. Making the above inquiry. That is, before or after displaying the music data image by the music data image display control means 180, the inquiry regarding the plurality of music data shown in the music data image is automatically performed without waiting for further input operation. . For example, when a plurality of music data is extracted by the music data extraction control unit 178, the inquiry is made for the plurality of music data before or after the start of the display control by the music data image display control unit 180. Preferably, each time the music data image displayed by the music data image display control means 180 is updated and the music data included in the music data image is changed, the music data image is displayed. The inquiry regarding a plurality of music data is performed.

  The music data image display control means 180 preferably displays the music data image on the screen of the touch panel display 154 (display device 156) in response to a user's touch operation on the touch panel display 154 (touch panel 160). Control the display to scroll in the direction. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the music data image displayed on the touch panel display 154 is scroll-displayed in accordance with the user's touch operation on the touch panel display 154. In the example shown in FIG. 14, images (music data images) corresponding to a plurality of music buttons 226 on the upper playback frequency music screen 224 shown in FIG. 13 are scrolled up and down (the arrangement direction of the music buttons 226) toward the page. It shows how it is displayed. The music data image display control means 180, for example, scrolls and displays the music data image in response to a so-called drag operation on the touch panel 160, that is, an operation of moving the contact portion while maintaining contact with the touch panel 160 (scroll display). And the scroll display is stopped in response to a so-called drop operation, that is, an operation for releasing the touch on the touch panel 160. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 14, the music button 226 (song buttons 226 a and 226 b in FIG. 13) corresponding to the upper music data disappears from the screen in response to a drag operation from the bottom to the top of the page. At the same time, scroll display is performed in which music buttons 226 (music buttons 226g, 226h, and 226i not shown in FIG. 13) corresponding to lower music data enter the screen. On the other hand, the number of reproductions disappears from the music button 226 corresponding to the lower music data in response to a drag operation from the upper side to the lower side of the page, and the music button 226 corresponding to the higher music data is displayed on the screen. An incoming scrolling display is performed.

  Preferably, the inquiry control means 182 preferably corresponds to the music data image displayed in the music data image after the scroll display stop in response to the stop of the scroll display of the music data image by the music data image display control means 180. Making the above inquiry. That is, the scrolling display of the music data image by the music data image display control means 180 is stopped, and the music data image automatically displayed in the music data image after the scrolling stop without waiting for further input operation. The inquiry regarding a plurality of music data is performed. The inquiry control means 182 preferably has the touch panel display 154 (display device 156) when the music data image scroll control is stopped by the music data image display control means 180 and the music data image is determined. The inquiry about the plurality of music data shown in the music data image displayed on the screen is performed. The determination of the time when the music data image is determined may be a determination of the time when the scroll display is actually stopped, but the determination of the end of the drag operation on the touch panel 160, that is, the time of the so-called drop operation. There may be.

  When the karaoke data search control means 184 shown in FIG. 7 receives an inquiry request (availability determination request) from the inquiry control means 182, a list of music data related to the inquiry request (a plurality of music data to be inquired) ), Whether or not performance music corresponding to each music data can be output by the karaoke apparatus 16 in the communication karaoke system 10 is determined. For example, it is searched whether or not karaoke data corresponding to the requested music data (karaoke data corresponding to the same performance song) is stored in the karaoke database 126. This search is preferably performed based on the song name and artist name of each piece of music data in the inquiry request. If there is karaoke data in the karaoke database 126 that matches both the song name and artist name, the karaoke data is stored in the karaoke database 126. It is retrieved as data corresponding to the music data related to the request (karaoke data corresponding to the same performance music).

  When the inquiry (search) is performed, the karaoke data search control means 184 returns the inquiry result to the mobile phone 30 that is a request source via the communication line 18. For example, when it is determined that the corresponding karaoke data exists, the music selection number of the karaoke data is returned, and when it is determined that the karaoke data does not exist, that fact is returned. Here, as described above, when a plurality of karaoke data corresponding to the music data (same performance music) and having different music types exist in the karaoke database 126 with respect to the music data related to the inquiry, the karaoke data The search control means 184 preferably returns the music selection numbers of the plurality of karaoke data to the mobile phone 30 that is the request source, and associates the music selection numbers of the karaoke data corresponding to the music selection numbers together with the music selection numbers. May be a reply. Alternatively, a message indicating that there are a plurality of karaoke data corresponding to the music data related to the inquiry, and a song selection number of karaoke data corresponding to one of the song types (for example, the song type “standard”) is returned as a representative. Also good.

  When the inquiry control means 182 makes the inquiry to the server device 20 (transmits an inquiry request) and the inquiry result is returned (received) from the server device 20, the inquiry result is returned. Is stored in the query result database 166 provided in the storage unit 136 or the like. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the stored contents of such a query result database 166. As shown in FIG. 11, the inquiry result database 166 includes corresponding karaoke data from the server device 20 as an inquiry result relating to each music data (each performance song defined by a song name and an artist name), for example. When a reply to the effect is received, the song selection number and song type of the karaoke data are stored as illustrated with respect to the music data defined by the song name “forgotten clock” and the artist name “Shoko Towada”. . Further, when receiving a reply from the server device 20 that the corresponding karaoke data does not exist, as illustrated with respect to the music data defined by the song name “Tokyo Tears of Tears” and the artist name “Makoto Shibusawa” The fact that there is no corresponding karaoke data is stored. That is, the inquiry result database 166 stores whether or not music selection can be input to the karaoke apparatus 16 in the communication karaoke system 10, and preferably music data in which a corresponding music selection number is stored can be input. The music data for which the corresponding music selection number is not stored cannot be selected.

  Preferably, the inquiry control means 182 preferably inputs music selection input to the karaoke apparatus 16 in the inquiry result database 166 even if the music data is included in the music data image displayed by the music data image display control means 180. The above inquiry is not performed for music data in which whether or not is stored. In other words, the inquiry is executed only with respect to music data in which whether or not the song selection input to the karaoke device 16 is stored in the inquiry result database 166 is stored. That is, among the music data included in the music data image displayed by the music data image display control means 180, the music data in which whether or not the song selection input to the karaoke device 16 is stored in the inquiry result database 166 is stored. The server device 20 is excluded from the list related to the inquiry request. Preferably, whether or not music selection input to the karaoke device 16 is stored in the inquiry result database 166 for all music data included in the music data image displayed by the music data image display control means 180. Does not execute the inquiry request to the server device 20 for the music data image.

  The inquiry control means 182 is preferably music data included in the music data image displayed by the music data image display control means 180, and the inquiry result database 166 stores the music selection for the karaoke apparatus 16. With respect to music data stored as being incapable of input, when a prescribed condition is satisfied, the inquiry is performed again corresponding to the music data. That is, even if the inquiry is once made to the server device 20 and the inquiry result is music data stored in the inquiry result database 166, if the prescribed condition is satisfied, the server device 20 is again inquired. The above inquiry is made to the above. This condition is preferably that a specified time has elapsed, and even if the music data once stored in the inquiry result database 166 indicates that the music selection input to the karaoke device 16 is not possible, for example, the month changes. If it is included in the music data image to be displayed next by the music data image display control means 180 on the condition (start of a new month), the server device 20 is again informed Make an inquiry. In addition, preferably, it may be that the start of new music distribution in the online karaoke system 10 (karaoke database 126) is the condition, for example, the inquiry once that the music selection input to the karaoke device 16 is not possible. Even if the music data is stored in the result database 166, the music displayed next by the music data image display control means 180 on condition that, for example, new karaoke data is distributed in the communication karaoke system 10. If it is included in the data image, the server device 20 is again queried.

  The inquiry result display control means 186 uses the karaoke apparatus 16 as an inquiry result by the inquiry control means 182 among the plurality of music data displayed in the music data image displayed by the music data image display control means 180. The performance music corresponding to the music data that can be output is displayed on the touch panel display 154 so that the music selection input to the karaoke apparatus 16 is possible. Preferably, when the inquiry is made to the server device 20 by the inquiry control means 182 and the inquiry result is received by the mobile phone 30, the inquiry result can be output by the karaoke device 16. The performance music corresponding to the music data thus displayed is displayed on the touch panel display 154 so that the music selection input to the karaoke apparatus 16 is possible. In addition, among the plurality of music data shown in the music data image displayed by the music data image display control means 180, music data whose inquiry result is stored in the inquiry result database 166 (that is, for the server device 20). As for the music data that has not been inquired), the music composition corresponding to the music data that can be output by the karaoke apparatus 16 as the inquiry result stored in the inquiry result database 166 can be input to the karaoke apparatus 16 Are displayed on the touch panel display 154.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a song selection input candidate song screen 230 displayed on the touch panel display 154. In the music selection input candidate song screen 230 shown in FIG. 15, the karaoke apparatus 16 among the plurality of music data included in the playback number upper song screen 224 corresponding to the playback number upper song screen 224 shown in FIG. The performance music corresponding to the music data which can be output is shown as a music selection input candidate music. In other words, a song selection input candidate song list 232 showing the performance songs corresponding to the music data that can be output by the karaoke device 16 is displayed in a so-called pop-up on the front side layer of the upper playback frequency song screen 224. As shown in FIG. 15, the song selection input candidate song list 232 includes a plurality (three songs in FIG. 15) of song selection input candidate song buttons 234a to 234c (hereinafter, “3” in FIG. 15) corresponding to the music data that can be output by the karaoke device 16. If there is no particular distinction, a song selection input candidate song button 234 is included. In the music selection input candidate music screen 230 (the music selection input candidate music list 232 displayed in a pop-up), when a touch input operation is performed on any music selection input candidate music button 234, the music selection input candidate music button 234 corresponds. A screen as shown in FIG. 17, which will be described later, for inputting a performance song is displayed on the touch panel display 154. Further, when a touch input operation is performed on the cancel button 236 in the music selection input candidate song list 232, the pop-up display of the music selection input candidate song list 232 is terminated and the upper number of reproduction times song screen as shown in FIG. 224 is restored.

  When there is no music data that can be output by the karaoke device 16 among the plurality of music data included in the upper-number-of-playback-music screen 224, a music selection input candidate absence notification screen as shown in FIG. 238 is displayed on the touch panel display 154. In the music selection input candidate absence notification screen 238, the karaoke device 16 can output the music data included in the upper playback number song screen 224 to the front layer of the upper playback number song screen 224. A music selection input candidate absence notification column 240 indicating that no music data exists is displayed in a so-called pop-up. In the music selection input candidate absence notification screen 238 (popup-displayed music selection input candidate absence notification column 240), when a contact input operation is performed on the request button 242, a plurality of music data included in the upper playback count music screen 224 is displayed. A request screen (not shown) for making a music entry request (request for enabling karaoke performance in the communication karaoke system 10) corresponding to at least one of the music data is displayed on the touch panel display 154. Further, when a touch input operation is performed on the close button 244 on the music selection input candidate absence notification screen 238, the pop-up display of the music selection input candidate absence notification column 240 is terminated and the number of reproduction times higher as shown in FIG. The music screen 224 is restored.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a music selection input screen 246 for performing music selection input to the karaoke apparatus 16. For example, when a touch input operation is performed on a predetermined music selection input candidate song button 234 on the music selection input candidate song screen 230 shown in FIG. 15, as shown in FIG. 17, it corresponds to the music selection input candidate song button 234. A music selection input screen 246 for selecting and inputting performance music is displayed on the touch panel display 154. In the music selection input screen 246 shown in FIG. 17, the favorite registration button 248 and the music selection input corresponding to the target performance music, that is, the performance music defined by the music title “forgotten clock” and the artist name “Shoko Towada”. A button 250 is displayed. In the music selection input screen 246, when a contact input operation is performed on the favorite registration button 248, the target music piece is a user who is an input subject (the owner of the mobile phone 30 and the mobile phone 30 to the SNS. It is registered in the SNS database 128 as a favorite song of the logged-in user. Alternatively, it may be stored in the storage unit 136 as a favorite song in the karaoke song selection input function provided in the mobile phone 30. In addition, when a contact input operation is performed on the music selection input button 250 on the music selection input screen 246, the performance music to be targeted for the associated karaoke apparatus 16 by the music selection input control means 188 or the like to be described later. The music selection input is performed.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram exemplifying a screen on which whether or not a song selection input is possible with respect to the karaoke apparatus 16 is additionally displayed corresponding to each song button 226 on the upper number of reproduction times song screen 224. Even in the case of music data that is a music data image displayed by the music data image display control means 180 and is included in the upper playback frequency song screen 224, the inquiry result database 166 stores whether or not the song selection input to the karaoke device 16 is possible. The inquiry control means 182 is not inquired with respect to the music data, but for example, as shown in FIG. 18, an additional display indicating whether or not the music selection input to the karaoke apparatus 16 is possible is performed corresponding to each music data. There may be. In the example shown in FIG. 18, corresponding to each song button 226, a song selectable display mark 252 is additionally displayed on the song that can be selected and input to the karaoke device 16, while the song selection input to the karaoke device 16 is not possible. A song selection display mark 252 is not displayed for a certain song. When the touch input operation is performed on the music button 226 additionally displayed on the music selection possible display mark 252 on the upper reproduction frequency music screen 224, FIG. 17 for selecting and inputting a performance music corresponding to the music button 226. Is displayed on the touch panel display 154.

  The music selection input control means 188 shown in FIG. 7 inputs music selection of a predetermined performance music to the karaoke apparatus 16. That is, the association control means 176 transmits music selection input information of a predetermined performance song to the karaoke apparatus 16 associated with the mobile phone 30 according to the input operation by the touch panel display 154. Specifically, at least the music selection number of the performance music that is the target of music selection input is transmitted. Preferably, the music selection number of the performance music to be input for music selection and the user ID of the user who is the main music selection are transmitted. In this embodiment, transmission of music selection input information from the mobile phone 30 to the karaoke device 16 is performed via the server device 36 for security protection, for example. In other words, the music selection input information transmitted from the music selection input control means 188 to the karaoke device 16 is once received by the server device 36 via the communication line 18. Then, the music selection input control means 190 in the server device 36 transmits the music selection input information to the target karaoke apparatus 16, that is, the karaoke apparatus 16 associated with the mobile phone 30 by the association control means 176. Then, the performance music related to the music selection input information is registered (music selection reservation) in the reserved music table in the target karaoke apparatus 16.

  26 to 29 show a plurality of modes (transitions of screens displayed on the touch panel display 154) as specific examples of the inquiry control by the inquiry control unit 182 and the inquiry result display control by the inquiry result display control unit 186. FIG. In FIG. 26, instead of popping up the music selection input candidate songs as shown in FIG. 15 described above, the upper playback frequency song screen 224 displayed on the touch panel display 154 is transitioned, and the music selection input candidates are displayed on the screen after the transition. The mode which presents a music is illustrated. In other words, when the upper music number screen 224a is displayed on the touch panel display 154, the inquiry result is not stored in, for example, the inquiry result database 166 among the plurality of music data shown on the upper music number screen 224a. The server device 20 is inquired as to whether or not the music data can be output by the karaoke device 16. While this inquiry is being performed (until the inquiry result is returned from the server device 20), the touch panel display 154 displays a process waiting screen 225 indicating that the inquiry is being made (inquiry). Then, as a result of the inquiry from the server device 20, when it is received that the performance song corresponding to the song button 226c can be selected in the karaoke device 16, the playback number upper song screen 224b in FIG. As shown, the music selectable display mark 252 is additionally displayed corresponding to the music button 226c. Further, as a result of the inquiry from the server device 20, when there is no performance music that can be newly selected by the karaoke device 16, the upper-number-of-playback-music screen 224 a is not changed (updated), The display is restored. When the touch input operation is performed on the music button 226 additionally displayed on the music selection possible display mark 252 on the upper number of reproduction times music screens 224a and 224b, the performance music corresponding to the music button 226 is selected and input. A screen as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the touch panel display 154.

  FIG. 27 illustrates an example in which the song button 226 corresponding to a performance song that is determined to be incapable of music selection in the karaoke device 16 is grayed out on the upper playback frequency song screen 224 displayed on the touch panel display 154. . In other words, when the upper playback number song screen 224c is displayed on the touch panel display 154, among the plurality of song buttons 226 shown in the higher playback number song screen 224c, the performance that can be selected by the karaoke device 16 is displayed. A song corresponding to a song (song buttons 226a and 226e on the upper playback count song screen 224c) is normally displayed, while a song corresponding to a performance song that cannot be selected by the karaoke apparatus 16 (upper playback count song) On the screen 224c, the music buttons 226b, 226c, 226d, and 226f) are grayed out. On the upper-number-of-plays-music screen 224c, when a contact input operation is performed on the normally displayed music button 226, a screen as shown in FIG. 17 for selecting and inputting a performance music corresponding to the music button 226 is displayed. Although displayed on the touch panel display 154, the touch input operation to the music button 226 displayed in gray out is disabled. Alternatively, when a contact input operation is performed on the music button 226 displayed in gray out, a screen including a caution display indicating that the performance music corresponding to the music button 226 cannot be selected, such as “not in karaoke music” is displayed. Displayed on the touch panel display 154.

  When the upper number of playback times tune screen 224c is displayed on the touch panel display 154, among the plurality of music data shown on the upper number of playback times tune screen 224c, for example, music data for which the reference result is not stored in the reference result database 166 The server device 20 is inquired as to whether or not the karaoke device 16 can output. While this inquiry is being performed (until the inquiry result is returned from the server device 20), the touch panel display 154 displays a process waiting screen 225 indicating that the inquiry is being made (inquiry). As a result of the inquiry from the server device 20, when it is received that a performance song corresponding to the song button 226 c can be newly selected by the karaoke device 16, the playback number upper song screen 224 d of FIG. 27 is displayed. As shown, the grayout display corresponding to the song button 226c is canceled and the normal display is made. Further, as a result of the inquiry from the server device 20, when there is no new performance song that can be selected by the karaoke device 16, the upper-reproduction-number song screen 224 c is not changed (updated), The display is restored.

  In FIG. 28, when a predetermined performance song is selected (designated) on the upper number of reproduction times tune screen 224 displayed on the touch panel display 154, a plurality of numbers shown on the upper number of reproduction times tune screen 224 at that time are used as a trigger. The aspect which performs the said inquiry regarding other music data is illustrated. That is, when the above-mentioned playback count upper song screen 224a is displayed on the touch panel display 154, a touch input operation to any of the plurality of song buttons 226 displayed on the playback count upper song screen 224a is triggered. Inquiry as to whether or not the karaoke device 16 can output music data for which the inquiry result is not stored in the inquiry result database 166, for example, among the plurality of music data shown on the upper playback number song screen 224a. Is performed on the server device 20. In other words, even if the upper playback number music screen 224a is displayed on the touch panel display 154, the server device 20 is not queried unless a touch input operation is performed on any of the music buttons 226.

  28, when a touch input operation is performed on the music button 226a, a music selection input screen 246 for selecting and inputting a performance music corresponding to the music button 226a is displayed on the touch panel display 154. Is displayed. In synchronism with the display of the music selection input screen 246, among the plurality of music data shown on the upper playback count music screen 224a, for example, music data whose inquiry result is not stored in the inquiry result database 166, the karaoke apparatus The server device 20 is inquired as to whether or not the output is possible. Then, when it is received as a result of inquiry from the server device 20 that a performance song corresponding to the song button 226c can be newly selected by the karaoke device 16, the next display of the upper playback number song screen 224 is displayed. At this time, for example, as shown in the upper reproduction frequency music screen 224b of FIG. 28, the music selectable display mark 252 is additionally displayed corresponding to the music button 226c. Further, as a result of the inquiry from the server device 20, when there is no performance music that can be newly selected by the karaoke device 16, the upper-number-of-playback-music screen 224 a is not changed (updated), The display is restored.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of an inquiry result display when two or more songs of karaoke data corresponding to the music data stored in the music database 164 are searched as a result of the inquiry to the server device 20. That is, on the upper number of reproduction times song screen 224e shown in FIG. 29, two song buttons 226k and 226m corresponding to the same song name “you” (different artist names) are displayed. Further, in the karaoke database 126 of the server device 20, the karaoke data corresponding to the first performance song defined by the song name “you” and the song name “letter from you” are associated with the artist name “Shoko Towada”. It is assumed that there is karaoke data corresponding to the second performance song defined by In such a case, when a touch input operation is performed on the song button 226m indicating the performance song corresponding to the song name “you” and the artist name “Makoto Shibusawa”, a music selection input screen 246b for selecting and inputting the performance song is displayed. It is displayed on the touch panel display 154.

  When a touch input operation is performed on the song button 226k indicating the performance song corresponding to the song name “you” and the artist name “Shoko Towada” on the upper playback count song screen 224e, the server corresponds to the performance song. Considering a case where an inquiry is made to the device 20, the karaoke database 126 of the server device 20 corresponds to the first performance song defined by the song name “you” corresponding to the artist name “Shoko Towada”. Karaoke data to be played and karaoke data corresponding to the second performance song defined by the song name “letter from you” exist, so that the karaoke data search control means 184 performs a forward match search of the song title, etc. , The inquiry result that there are two corresponding karaoke data (corresponding song candidates) exists for the mobile phone 30. That is returned is considered. When such an inquiry result is received, a music selection input candidate song screen including a plurality of (two in FIG. 29) music selection input candidate song buttons 234d and 234e as shown in FIG. 29 on the touch panel display 154 of the mobile phone 30. 230a is displayed. Then, on the music selection input candidate music screen 230a, one of the music selection input candidate music buttons 234d and 234e, for example, a music selection input candidate music button indicating a performance music defined by a music title “you” and an artist name “Shoko Towada”. When a touch input operation is performed on the 234d, a music selection input screen 246a for selecting and inputting the performance music is displayed on the touch panel display 154.

  The inquiry result display control means 186 shown in FIG. 7 has the highest priority among the song types that can be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the object of the song selection input when the song selection input relating to the predetermined performance song is performed. Type karaoke data is presented as a song selection input candidate. For example, in the music selection input candidate song screen 230 shown in FIG. 15, when a contact input operation is performed on a predetermined music selection input candidate song button 234, a plurality of types of songs corresponding to the music selection input candidate song button 234 are displayed. If there is a type of karaoke data, the karaoke data of the song type with the highest priority among the song types that can be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the object of song selection input is set as a song selection input candidate in FIG. A music selection input screen 246 as shown is displayed. In other words, when a contact input operation is performed on the music selection input button 250 on the displayed music selection input screen 246, the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the object of music selection input can be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 The karaoke data of the song type with the highest priority among the different song types is controlled to be input. That is, when a performance song related to music selection input is selected, if there are karaoke data of a plurality of types of music types corresponding to the performance music, output is performed in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the target of music selection input. The karaoke data of the highest priority song type among the possible song types is displayed by default. Here, the karaoke device 16 that is the object of music selection input is preferably the karaoke device 16 that is associated with the mobile phone 30 by the association control means 176, but the karaoke device that is the object of music selection input. As long as 16 models can be identified, the association process between the mobile phone 30 and the karaoke apparatus 16 may not necessarily be assumed. In addition, the priority order of the music types is preferably such that the priority order set individually for each user is read from the SNS database 128 and used. A pre-stored priority order may be used. Further, the priority order of the initial setting registered in the server device 20 may be read and used.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the problem of the music selection input function for the karaoke apparatus 16 by the conventional portable information communication terminal for comparison with the present embodiment. In the prior art, for example, on the music selection input candidate song screen 230 shown in FIG. 15, a touch input operation is performed on a predetermined music selection input candidate song button 234, and a plurality of types of song types corresponding to the music selection input candidate song button 234 are performed. If the karaoke data is present, for example, the music selection input screen 246 for selecting and inputting karaoke data of the music type “live performance” in accordance with the latest model is displayed. That is, karaoke data of a predetermined song type is displayed by default regardless of the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the object of music selection input. In such a case, when the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the object of music selection input is an old type that cannot output karaoke data of the music type “live performance”, a contact input operation to the music selection input button 250 is performed. When the actual music selection input is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, an output impossibility notification 254 indicating that the target karaoke data cannot be output on the model is additionally displayed on the music selection input screen 246. In this case, a process for re-searching karaoke data that can be output even by the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the object of music selection input is required, which may cause stress to the user. According to the control of the present embodiment described above, the karaoke data of the song type with the highest priority among the song types that can be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the target of the song selection input is displayed by default. Such a problem can be solved preferably.

  The music selection input control means 188 and 190, when karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the target of music selection input is selected, the karaoke corresponding to the same performance music as the karaoke data Music type karaoke data that is data and can be output by the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the object of the music selection input is selected and input to the karaoke apparatus 16. For example, on the music selection input candidate song screen 230 shown in FIG. 15, a contact input operation is performed on a predetermined music selection input candidate song button 234, and karaoke data of a plurality of types of song types corresponding to the music selection input candidate song button 234 is obtained. If it exists, the same performance song as the karaoke data is used regardless of the song type of the karaoke data related to the display of the song selection input candidate song screen 230 (the song type of the karaoke data displayed as the song selection input candidate). The corresponding karaoke data, which can be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 that is the object of the music selection input, is replaced with the karaoke data of the song type according to the display, and the karaoke device 16 selects the music. input. Preferably, when karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 that is the object of music selection input is selected, the karaoke data corresponding to the same performance music as the karaoke data is the music selection data. The karaoke data corresponding to the song type with the highest priority among the song types that can be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 to be input is selected and input to the karaoke device 16.

  The control when the karaoke data of the song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 that is the object of the music selection input is preferably selected by the music selection input control means 188 provided in the mobile phone 30. Executed. For example, a correspondence relationship between each model of the karaoke device 16 and the song type that can be output in the mobile phone 30 is acquired, and a song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 that is a target of music selection input. When karaoke data is selected, the music selection input control means 188 is karaoke data corresponding to the same performance music as the karaoke data and can be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the object of the music selection input. The type of karaoke data is selected and input to the karaoke apparatus 16. In addition, when performing control to determine a song type that is a target of music selection input based on the priority order, the mobile phone 30 acquires information related to the priority order of the plurality of types of music types, When karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 is selected, the song selection input control means 188 provides karaoke data corresponding to the same performance song as the karaoke data and the song selection input. The karaoke data corresponding to the song type with the highest priority among the song types that can be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 that is the target of the song selection is input to the karaoke device 16. In such control, the karaoke device 16 that is the object of music selection input is preferably the karaoke device 16 that is associated with the mobile phone 30 by the association control means 176. As long as the model of the karaoke device 16 to be identified can be identified, the association processing between the mobile phone 30 and the karaoke device 16 may not necessarily be assumed.

  The control when the karaoke data of the song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 that is the target of the music selection input is selected, preferably the music selection input control means provided in the server device 36. 190. For example, the server device 36 obtains the correspondence between each model of the karaoke device 16 and the song type that can be output, and cannot output from the mobile phone 30 for the model of the karaoke device 16 that is the object of music selection input. When the song selection input information of the karaoke data of the song type is received, the karaoke device is the karaoke data corresponding to the same performance song as the karaoke data by the song selection input control means 190 and is the object of the song selection input The karaoke data of the music type that can be output in the 16 models is replaced with the karaoke data related to the received music selection input information, and the music selection data is input to the karaoke apparatus 16. Further, when performing control for determining the music type to be selected for music selection based on the priority order, the server device 36 acquires information related to the priority order of the plurality of types of music types, and When the music selection input information of the karaoke data of the song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 that is the target of the music selection input is received, the music selection input control means 190 supports the same performance music as the karaoke data. Karaoke data corresponding to the song type with the highest priority among the song types that can be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the object of the song selection input, and the karaoke data related to the received song selection input information The music selection is input to the karaoke device 16 in place of the data. In such control, the karaoke device 16 that is the object of music selection input is preferably the karaoke device 16 that is associated with the mobile phone 30 by the association control means 176. As long as the model of the karaoke device 16 to be identified can be identified, the association processing between the mobile phone 30 and the karaoke device 16 may not necessarily be assumed.

  When comparing the music selection input function for the karaoke device 16 by the conventional portable information communication terminal with the control of the present embodiment using FIG. 19 described above, in the conventional technique, for example, the music selection input candidate music screen 230 shown in FIG. When a contact input operation is performed on a predetermined song selection input candidate song button 234 and there are karaoke data of a plurality of types of song types corresponding to the song selection input candidate song button 234, for example, according to the latest model Then, the music selection input screen 246 for selecting and inputting karaoke data of the music type “live performance” is displayed. That is, karaoke data of a predetermined song type is displayed by default regardless of the model of the karaoke device 16 that is the target of music selection input. It may be displayed. In such a case, the karaoke device 16 automatically controls the karaoke device 16 when the karaoke data of the song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 that is the object of the music selection input is selected. In this model, the song selection input is performed by replacing the karaoke data with a song type that can be output. Further, in the aspect of performing the control of the present embodiment in which the karaoke data of the song type with the highest priority among the song types that can be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the target of the music selection input described above is displayed as a default. When performing music selection input to the karaoke device 16 that has not been associated with the mobile phone 30, or after searching for karaoke data relating to a predetermined performance song, the mobile phone 30 and the karaoke device 16 When performing the association process, it is considered that the model of the karaoke device 16 that is the object of music selection input is not specified at the stage when the performance music that is the music selection input candidate is selected, and karaoke data that cannot be output by that model May be displayed by default. Even in such a case, the problem in the conventional technique is achieved by performing the control of the present embodiment when the karaoke data of the song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 that is the object of the music selection input is selected. A point can be eliminated preferably.

  Here, the priority order in the plurality of types of music types related to the karaoke data is preferably predetermined for each user and can be changed according to information about each user. is there. The change of the priority order of the music type is performed by the SNS management control means 170, for example. That is, preferably, the priority order of the plurality of types of music is individually stored corresponding to each user registered in the SNS database 128, and can be changed for each user. It is said that. The priority order of the plurality of types of music types registered for each user in the SNS database 128 is preferably determined by each user according to an input operation by the communication terminal device such as the mobile phone 30. Can be changed. Preferably, the priority order of the plurality of types of music types registered for each user in the SNS database 128 is changed according to the age of each user. This age is an actual age or song age stored in the SNS database 128 corresponding to each user, and when the user's age is relatively low (for example, a low age group of 10 years old or less). Is easier to sing with “Guide Vocal” than the song type “Live Performance”, and when the user is relatively old (for example, elderly people over 60 years old), the song can be heard more clearly. Since there is a tendency that the type “Sugo” is easy to sing, etc., by changing the priority order according to the age of each user based on such tendency, the priority order in the plural types of song types related to the karaoke data Can be optimized.

  Moreover, the priority order of the plurality of types of music types registered for each user in the SNS database 128 is preferably changed according to the performance of karaoke performed by the karaoke device 16 of each user. is there. Preferably, the song type that is frequently selected by each user in the karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16 is changed so that the priority is higher. For example, from the music selection history stored in the SNS database 128 for each user, the number of selections for each music type (the number of music selections of the karaoke data of that music type) is calculated, and the highest number is selected. Thus, the priority order of the plurality of types of music types is determined. If a lot of karaoke data of a given song type is selected, the target user is likely to prefer that song type, so the song type with more selections is set to have a higher priority. By doing so, it is possible to optimize the priority order of a plurality of types of music related to the karaoke data.

  In addition, the priority order of the plurality of types of music types registered for each user in the SNS database 128 is preferably set so that each user continuously selects the music types selected in the karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16. The priority can be changed to be higher. For example, as described above, the song selection input screen 246 corresponding to a predetermined performance song displays, for example, karaoke data of a default song type, and the user changes the song type from the default setting. If this happens, information about the change (for example, the changed music type) is stored in the SNS database 128 for each user. And if it is changed continuously from the default setting to karaoke data of a predetermined song type for a specified number of times (for example, twice) or more, the target user is likely to like that song type, By setting the priority of such song types to be higher, the priority in a plurality of types of song types related to the karaoke data can be optimized.

  Moreover, the priority order of the plurality of types of music types registered for each user in the SNS database 128 is preferably changed according to the evaluation result of the karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16 of each user. Is. For example, when the performance evaluation result of the target user stored in the SNS database 128 is relatively high, there is a tendency to prefer full-fledged karaoke performance. increase. In addition, when the performance evaluation result of the target user is relatively low, the priority is set in accordance with the performance skill (singing level) of each user, such as increasing the priority of the easy-to-sing song type “guide vocal”. By setting, the priority order in a plurality of types of music related to the karaoke data can be optimized.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of the karaoke performance determination control by the CPU 130 of the mobile phone 30 and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step (hereinafter, step is omitted) SA1, it is determined whether or not the power is off. If the determination of SA1 is affirmed, this routine is ended accordingly, but if the determination of SA1 is negative, in SA2, for example, the top screen 200 is touched with the upper number of playback button 208. It is determined whether or not an operation for extracting a part of the plurality of music data stored in the music database 164 has been performed by performing an input operation or the like. If the determination at SA2 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly. If the determination at SA2 is affirmative, at SA3, for example, the number of reproductions is greater than or equal to a predetermined level according to the operation. A part of music data is extracted from a plurality of music data stored in the music database 164 based on attribute information such as music data.

  Next, in SA4, a music data image indicating a plurality of music data extracted in SA3 is displayed on the touch panel display 154. Next, in SA5, out of the plurality of music data shown in the music data image displayed on the touch panel display 154 in SA4, whether the output by the karaoke device 16 is stored in the inquiry result database 166 is stored (past The song name and artist name of the music data that has not been determined) are read out. Next, in SA6, of the plurality of music data shown in the music data image displayed on the touch panel display 154 in SA4, whether or not there is music data for which the output by the karaoke device 16 has not been determined yet. Is judged. If the determination at SA6 is negative, the processing after SA10 is executed, but if the determination at SA6 is affirmative, the processing after SA7 is executed.

  In SA7, among the plurality of music data shown in the music data image displayed on the touch panel display 154 in SA4, the music data for which output by the karaoke device 16 has not been determined yet is batched. Thus, an output permission determination request (inquiry request) by the karaoke device 16 is transmitted to the server device 20. Next, in SA8, it is determined whether a determination result (inquiry result) has been received from the server device 20 in response to the availability determination request transmitted in SA7. While the determination of SA8 is denied, the system waits by repeating the determination of SA8. However, when the determination of SA8 is affirmed, in SA9, in response to the availability determination request transmitted in SA7. A music selection number or the like as a determination result received from the server device 20 is stored in the inquiry result database 166. Next, in SA10, among the plurality of music data shown in the music data image displayed on the touch panel display 154 in SA4, a performance song corresponding to music data that can be output by the karaoke device 16 is After being displayed on the touch panel display 154 so that music selection input to the karaoke device 16 is possible, this routine is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of another karaoke performance determination control by the CPU 130 of the mobile phone 30 and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle. In the control shown in FIG. 21, steps common to the control shown in FIG. 20 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the control shown in FIG. 21, following the process of SA10 described above, in SA11, a music data image showing a plurality of music data displayed on the touch panel display 154 such as a so-called drag operation via the touch panel display 154 is scrolled. It is determined whether or not an operation for displaying has been performed. If the determination at SA11 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly. If the determination at SA11 is affirmative, at SA12, the so-called drag operation ends (drops) via the touch panel display 154. It is determined whether or not an operation for ending the scroll display of the music data image has been performed. When the determination at SA12 is negative, the process waits by repeating the determination at SA12. However, when the determination at SA12 is affirmative, the processing from SA5 is executed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of the karaoke performance determination control by the CPU 110 of the server device 20, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in SB1, it is determined whether or not the power is off. If the determination of SB1 is affirmed, this routine is terminated accordingly. If the determination of SB1 is negative, whether or not the karaoke device 16 can output the predetermined music data in SB2 It is determined whether or not a determination request (inquiry request) has been received. If the determination at SB2 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly. If the determination at SB2 is affirmative, at SB3, a list (list) of music data relating to the received determination request is received. ) Regarding whether or not the corresponding karaoke data is stored in the karaoke database 126 (determination as to whether or not karaoke reservation is possible). Next, in SB4, after the determination result (inquiry result) of SB3 is returned to the requesting mobile phone 30 or the like, this routine is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of the karaoke music selection input control by the CPU 130 of the mobile phone 30 and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in SC1, it is determined whether or not a touch input operation is performed on a predetermined musical piece in the musical piece list such as the music selection input candidate song list 232 displayed on the touch panel display 154. If the determination at SC1 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly. If the determination at SC1 is affirmative, at SC2, the karaoke corresponding to the musical piece selected by the contact input operation is performed. Model information (correspondence relationship between song type and outputable model) of the karaoke apparatus 16 that enables the karaoke data to be output is acquired from the server apparatus 20 or the like for each song type related to the data. Next, in SC3, it is determined whether or not the association process between the mobile phone 30 and the karaoke apparatus 16 has been completed. If the determination in SC3 is affirmative, in SC4, for example, information related to the priority order of the song type corresponding to each user is acquired from the SNS database 128, and the performance song selected by the touch input operation is obtained. The corresponding karaoke data, the karaoke data of the song type with the highest priority among the song types that can be output in the model of the associated karaoke device 16 is displayed on the touch panel display 154 as a song selection input candidate. Thereafter, the processing below SC6 is executed, but if the determination at SC3 is negative, the karaoke data corresponding to the performance song selected by the touch input operation at SC5 is the highest-level model, for example, the latest model. Among the song types that can be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16, Karaoke data is displayed on the touch panel display 154 as a song selection input candidate, and then a touch input operation is performed on the song selection input button 250 displayed on the touch panel display 154 in SC6. It is determined whether or not a music selection input operation has been performed. If the determination of SC6 is negative, the determination is made to wait by repeating the determination of SC6. However, if the determination of SC6 is affirmative, in SC7, the music selection input information of the target performance piece is described above. After being transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 16, this routine is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of the karaoke music selection input control by the CPU 110 of the server device 36, which is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in SD1, it is determined whether or not music selection input information for a predetermined karaoke apparatus 16 has been received from the mobile phone 30. If the determination of SD1 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly. If the determination of SD1 is affirmative, in SD2, the karaoke corresponding to the performance song related to the received music selection input information is obtained. Model information (correspondence relationship between song type and outputable model) of the karaoke apparatus 16 that enables the karaoke data to be output is acquired from the server apparatus 20 or the like for each song type related to the data. Next, in SD3, it is determined whether or not the karaoke data related to the received music selection input information can be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the target of music selection input. If the determination in SD3 is affirmative, the received music selection input information is transmitted to the karaoke device 16 that is the target of music selection input in SD4, and then this routine is terminated. If the determination is negative, in SD5, the karaoke data corresponding to the performance song related to the received song selection input information, the song type that can be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 that is the target of the song selection input After the karaoke data of the song type with the highest priority is transmitted to the karaoke device 16 as song selection input information, this routine is terminated.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of another karaoke music selection input control by the CPU 130 of the mobile phone 30 and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle. The control shown in FIG. 25 can be executed in combination with the control shown in FIG. In particular, the control shown in FIG. 23 is preferably executed when the process of SC5 is performed.

  First, in SE1, it is determined whether or not a touch input operation is performed on a predetermined musical piece in the musical piece list such as the music selection input candidate song list 232 displayed on the touch panel display 154. If the determination of SE1 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly. If the determination of SE1 is affirmative, in SE2, the karaoke corresponding to the performance song selected by the contact input operation is performed. Model information (correspondence relationship between song type and outputable model) of the karaoke apparatus 16 that enables the karaoke data to be output is acquired from the server apparatus 20 or the like for each song type related to the data. Next, in SE3, it is determined whether or not the association process between the mobile phone 30 and the karaoke apparatus 16 has been completed. If the determination at SE3 is affirmative, the processing from SE5 onward is executed. If the determination at SE3 is negative, the association processing between the mobile phone 30 and the karaoke device 16 is performed at SE4. After that, in SE5, it is determined whether or not the song type karaoke data related to the music selection input can be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 associated with the mobile phone 30. If the determination in SE5 is affirmative, in SE6, the music selection input information of the target karaoke data is transmitted to the karaoke device 16 associated with the mobile phone 30, and then this routine is executed. If the determination at SE5 is negative, the karaoke data corresponding to the performance song related to the music selection input is obtained at SE7 in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 associated with the mobile phone 30. The karaoke data of the song type with the highest priority among the song types that can be output is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 16 as song selection input information, and then this routine is terminated.

  In the above control, SE4 is an operation of the association control unit 176, SA3 is an operation of the music data extraction control unit 178, SA4, SA11, and SA12 are operations of the music data image display control unit 180. SA7 and SA9 are the operations of the inquiry control means 182, SB3 is the operation of the karaoke data search control means 184, SA10 is the operations of the inquiry result display control means 186, and SC1 to SC7 and SE1 to SE7 are the operations described above. SD1 to SD5 correspond to the operation of the music selection input control means 190, respectively.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is a target of music selection input is selected, it corresponds to the same performance song as the karaoke data. Song selection input control means 188 (SE1 to SE7) for selecting and inputting song type karaoke data to the karaoke device 16 which is karaoke data and which can be output by the model of the karaoke device 16 to which the song selection is input. Since 190 (SD1 to SD5) is provided, when karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output in the model that is the target of music selection input is selected, the song type that can be output in that model is selected. By performing the music selection input by replacing, it is possible to realize a suitable music selection input without giving stress to the user. That is, it is possible to provide the communication karaoke system 10 that improves the convenience of music selection input to the karaoke apparatus 16.

  In addition, the music selection input control means 188 is provided in the CPU 130 of the mobile phone 30 which is a portable information communication terminal that performs the music selection input of the performance music to the karaoke apparatus 16 by wireless communication in the communication karaoke system 10. Therefore, in the practical communication karaoke system 10 using the mobile phone 30 as a music selection input device, it is possible to realize a suitable music selection input without giving stress to the user.

  The music selection input control means 190 is provided in the CPU 110 of the server device 36 that relays the music selection input from the mobile phone 30 or the like as the music selection input device to the karaoke device 16 in the communication karaoke system 10. Therefore, in the practical communication karaoke system 10 that transmits the music selection input from the music selection input device such as the mobile phone 30 to each karaoke device 16 via the relay server device, it is preferable without causing stress to the user. The music selection input can be realized.

  Further, priorities are determined in advance for the plurality of types of music types, and the music selection input control means 188 and 190 are of a song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke apparatus 16 that is the target of music selection input. When karaoke data is selected, the karaoke data corresponding to the same performance tune as the karaoke data has the highest priority among the song types that can be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 that is the target of the music selection input. Since the karaoke data corresponding to the song type is input to the karaoke device 16, the karaoke data of the song type that cannot be output in the model to which the song selection is input is selected. Replace the song type that can be output on the model with the highest priority and enter the song selection. More, it is possible to realize a music selection input of the best musical performance without giving stress to the user.

  In addition, since the priorities in the plurality of types of music are predetermined for each user and can be changed according to information about each user, the priority is determined for each user. Based on the given priority order, it is possible to realize the music selection input of the optimal performance for the user, and the convenience of the music selection input to the karaoke apparatus 16 can be further improved.

  In addition, since the priority order in the plurality of types of music types can be changed according to the karaoke performance results of each user by the karaoke device 16, the priority order in the plurality of types of music types is assigned to each user. Each can be set in a suitable and practical manner.

  In addition, since the priority order of the plurality of types of music types is changed so that the priority order is higher as the music type is selected more frequently by each user in the karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16, Priorities in various types of music types can be set in a suitable and practical manner for each user.

  In addition, since the priority order of the plurality of types of music types is changed so that the priority order of the music types continuously selected by each user in the karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16 is increased, Priorities in various types of music types can be set in a suitable and practical manner for each user.

  Moreover, since the priority order in the plurality of types of song types is changed according to the evaluation result of the karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16 of each user, the priority order in the plurality of types of song types is It can be set in a suitable and practical manner for each user.

  In addition, since the priority order in the plurality of types of music types can be changed according to the age of each user, the priority order in the plurality of types of music types is suitable and practical for each user. It can be set in a manner.

  In addition, since the priorities in the plurality of types of music types are predetermined for each model of the karaoke device 16, the priorities in the plurality of types of music types are set in a suitable and practical manner. can do.

  In the communication karaoke system 10, the CPU 130 serving as a control device of the mobile phone 30, which is a portable information communication terminal for performing the music selection input of the musical composition by wireless communication with the karaoke device 16, is subject to music selection input. When karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke device 16 is selected, the karaoke device 16 is the karaoke data corresponding to the same performance song as the karaoke data and is the object of the music selection input. Since the karaoke data of the song type that can be output in this model is functioned as the music selection input control means 188 for selecting and inputting the music to the karaoke device 16, it cannot be output in the model that is the target of the music selection input. When song type karaoke data is selected, By performing music selection input replaced with music type is possible, it can be realized suitable music selection input without giving stress to the user. That is, it is possible to provide an information communication program that improves the convenience of music selection input to the karaoke apparatus 16.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and may be implemented in other modes.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the music selection input control means 188 provided in the mobile phone 30 performs music selection input to the karaoke device 16 via the communication line 18 via the server device 36. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the karaoke device 16 can be connected to the karaoke device 16 by infrared communication or short-range wireless communication without using the communication line 18 (that is, without using the server device 36). A music selection input may be performed. For example, even in an aspect in which music selection input to the karaoke device 16 is performed by infrared communication, a model of the karaoke device 16 that is a target of music selection input is specified in advance by, for example, an input operation via the touch panel display 154 or the like. For example, the control shown in FIG. 23 and the control shown in FIG. 25 can be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the association control unit 176 uses the authentication result by the login authentication control unit 174 to associate the mobile phone 30 with the karaoke apparatus 16. The association process may be performed by performing direct communication between the mobile phone 30 and the karaoke apparatus 16. For example, similarly to the association control means 172 provided in the electronic quick sample apparatus 22, a predetermined connection notification is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 16 to be associated by infrared rays, and the karaoke apparatus 16 and the mobile phone 30 are transmitted. It is also possible to perform an association process between the two.

  In the above-described embodiment, the music selection input control means 188 acquires information on the priority order of the plurality of types of music types from the server device 20 or the like each time a music selection input of a predetermined performance music is performed. However, the information related to the priority order may be stored in the storage unit 136 and the like, and the information may be read and used when inputting music selection of a predetermined performance piece. Further, when connected to the SNS database 128, information on the priority order for each user stored in the SNS database 128 is acquired and stored in the storage unit 136, etc. The information may be read and used when inputting music selection.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned Example, although the structure provided with the mobile telephone 30 and the tablet 32 as what is called a smart phone was illustrated as a portable information communication terminal in the said communication karaoke system 10, as another portable information communication terminal, A device is also conceivable. For example, a consumer game machine having a communication function or a portable music player having a communication function and a touch panel display may be provided as a portable information communication terminal.

  Moreover, the logic which performs the setting which concerns on the karaoke performance by the karaoke apparatus 16 according to the model of the said karaoke apparatus 16 explained in full detail in the above-mentioned Example is applicable to various control. For example, in a mode in which a scoring control function (scoring application software) can be installed in the CPU 130 of the mobile phone 30, the karaoke music selection input function of this embodiment described above is used when a predetermined musical performance is selected (at the time of reservation). ) Option setting, it is also possible to make a reservation with the activation condition of the scoring control function, such as “Sing this song in the national scoring mode”. Here, for example, there are a plurality of lineups in the scoring mode of the scoring application software, and the possibility of scoring by each lineup may be different for each model of the karaoke apparatus 16. In such a case, the music selection input control is performed. As described above in the description of the means 188 and the like, by performing control such as presenting only a scoring mode that can be scored by the model of the target karaoke apparatus 16 in the list, it is possible to provide a suitable karaoke scoring without giving stress to the user. The effect that can be realized is obtained.

  Although not directly related to the present invention, in the configuration in which a website (my page) corresponding to each user is provided in the SNS database 128, a microphone for performing karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16 on the website is provided. In the aspect in which the sound quality can be set, it is conceivable that the microphone sound quality that can be set is different for each model of the karaoke apparatus 16. In such a case, as described above in the description of the music selection input control means 188 and the like, a predetermined microphone sound quality (default setting optimized for the model) is determined in advance for each model of the target karaoke apparatus 16. When the karaoke device 16 used in the actual karaoke performance is determined, the control of automatically setting the microphone sound quality corresponding to the karaoke device 16 is performed, which is suitable for each karaoke device 16 without requiring a complicated operation. The effect that microphone sound quality can be realized is obtained.

  In addition, although not illustrated one by one, the present invention is implemented with various modifications within a range not departing from the gist thereof.

  10: Communication karaoke system, 16: Karaoke device, 30: Mobile phone (portable information communication terminal), 32: Tablet (portable information communication terminal), 36: Server device, 188: Music selection input control means, 190: Music selection input Control means

Claims (12)

A karaoke system comprising a plurality of types of karaoke apparatuses each having a different model for outputting a performance song corresponding to predetermined karaoke data selected from a large number of karaoke data,
The large number of karaoke data corresponds to any of a plurality of types of music, and includes a plurality of karaoke data corresponding to the same performance music and different types of music,
The plurality of types of song types are different in the range of models of the karaoke device that can output the corresponding karaoke data for each song type,
When karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke device that is the target of music selection input is selected, the karaoke data corresponding to the same performance music as the karaoke data is the target of the music selection input. A karaoke system comprising music selection input control means for selecting and inputting karaoke data of a song type that can be output in a model of a karaoke apparatus to the karaoke apparatus.   2. The karaoke system according to claim 1, wherein the music selection input control unit is provided in a portable information communication terminal that inputs music selection of the performance music by wireless communication with the karaoke apparatus in the karaoke system.   The karaoke system according to claim 1, wherein the music selection input control means is provided in a server device that relays music selection input from a music selection input device to the karaoke device in the karaoke system. Priorities are determined in advance for the plurality of song types,
The music selection input control means is karaoke data corresponding to the same performance music as the karaoke data when the karaoke data of the song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke device that is the target of music selection input is selected. The karaoke data corresponding to the song type having the highest priority among the song types that can be output in the model of the karaoke device that is the object of the song selection input is selected and input to the karaoke device. The karaoke system according to any one of 3 above.   5. The karaoke system according to claim 4, wherein the priority order in the plurality of types of music types is predetermined for each user and is changed according to information about each user.   The karaoke system according to claim 5, wherein the priority order of the plurality of types of music types is changed according to the performance of karaoke performance performed by the karaoke device of each user.   7. The karaoke according to claim 6, wherein the priority order in the plurality of types of music types is changed so that the priority order is higher as the music type is selected more frequently by each user in the karaoke performance by the karaoke device. system.   7. The karaoke according to claim 6, wherein the priority order of the plurality of types of music types is changed so that the priority order of the music types continuously selected by each user in the karaoke performance by the karaoke device is increased. system.   7. The karaoke system according to claim 6, wherein the priority order of the plurality of types of music is changed according to an evaluation result of karaoke performance by the karaoke device of each user.   6. The karaoke system according to claim 5, wherein the priority order of the plurality of types of music types is changed according to the age of each user.   The karaoke system according to claim 4, wherein the priority order of the plurality of types of music is predetermined for each model of the karaoke apparatus. In a karaoke system equipped with a plurality of types of karaoke devices, each of which has a different model, which outputs a performance song corresponding to predetermined karaoke data selected from a large number of karaoke data,
The large number of karaoke data corresponds to any of a plurality of types of music, and includes a plurality of karaoke data corresponding to the same performance music and different types of music,
The plurality of types of song types are different in the range of models of the karaoke device that can output the corresponding karaoke data for each song type,
In the karaoke system, a control device for a portable information communication terminal that performs music selection input of the performance tune by wireless communication with the karaoke device,
When karaoke data of a song type that cannot be output in the model of the karaoke device that is the target of music selection input is selected, the karaoke data corresponding to the same performance music as the karaoke data is the target of the music selection input. An information communication program that causes song type karaoke data that can be output in a model of a karaoke apparatus to function as music selection input control means for selecting and inputting music to the karaoke apparatus.