JP2016184049A - Input device for karaoke, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an input device for karaoke that reduces screen transitions related to input operations while preventing malfunction.SOLUTION: An input device for karaoke includes: operation button display controlling means 92 for displaying operation buttons on a touch panel display 62; direct transmission controlling means 98 for establishing a state where a signal corresponding to the operation button can be transmitted to a karaoke apparatus 10 when a touch operation continuing for a predetermined time or more is performed on the operation button on the touch panel display 62; and confirmation screen display controlling means 94 for displaying, on the touch panel display 62, a confirmation screen for confirming whether the signal corresponding to the operation button is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10 or not when a touch operation for less than a predetermined time is performed on the operation button on the touch panel display 62. Thus, the input device for karaoke can reduce screen transitions related to input operations while preventing signals corresponding to user's unintended operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a karaoke input device and a program provided with a touch panel display, and more particularly to an improvement for reducing screen transitions related to input operations while suppressing malfunction.

  A karaoke apparatus that outputs a predetermined music selected from a large number of music is known. As a remote input device for such a karaoke device, there is known a karaoke input device that includes a touch panel display and transmits a signal corresponding to an input operation on the touch panel display to the karaoke device. According to this technology, referring to the image displayed on the touch panel display, the user can easily input to the karaoke device by touching the touch panel display (touch input) with a user's finger or a pen provided. It can be carried out.

  In order to shorten the operation time of the karaoke input device and allow the user to use as much time as possible for karaoke performance, it is required to reduce screen transitions related to the input operation of the karaoke input device. Therefore, a technique for reducing screen transitions related to the input operation of the karaoke input device has been proposed. For example, the music selection remote control device described in Patent Document 1 is an example. In this technique, in the music selection operation using the karaoke input device, when an operation for displaying a plurality of music lists on the touch panel display and selecting any of the music is performed, the karaoke device is operated. To enter the song selection. Thereby, when operation which selects the music displayed on the said touchscreen display is performed, a screen transition can be reduced compared with the aspect which displays the confirmation screen whether the music selection input of the music is performed.

JP 2003-140666 A

  However, when the operation for selecting the music displayed on the touch panel display is performed as in the conventional technique, the music selection is performed without displaying a confirmation screen as to whether or not to perform music selection input for the music. In the input mode, when the user unintentionally inputs the music selection of the music, the music is selected and input, which may cause a malfunction for the user. That is, at present, a technology for reducing screen transitions related to input operations while suppressing malfunctions has not yet been provided.

  The present invention has been made against the background of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an input device for karaoke and a program for reducing screen transitions related to input operations while suppressing malfunctions. .

  In order to achieve such an object, the gist of the first invention is a karaoke input device that includes a touch panel display and transmits a signal corresponding to an input operation on the touch panel display to the karaoke device. An operation button display control means for displaying a button on the touch panel display, and in the touch panel display, when a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or more is performed on the operation button, a signal corresponding to the operation button is In the direct transmission control means that establishes a state that can be transmitted to the karaoke device, and the touch panel display, when a contact operation is performed on the operation button for less than the predetermined time, a signal corresponding to the operation button is transmitted. Confirm whether to send to the karaoke device And display control means for displaying appears asking the touch panel display, it is characterized in that it comprises.

  According to the first invention, in the operation button display control means for displaying the operation button on the touch panel display and the touch panel display, when a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or more is performed on the operation button, In a direct transmission control unit that establishes a state in which a signal corresponding to the operation button can be transmitted to the karaoke device, and the touch panel display, when a touch operation is performed on the operation button for less than the predetermined time, And a display control means for displaying on the touch panel display a confirmation screen for confirming whether or not to transmit a signal corresponding to the operation button to the karaoke device, so that the intention of the user is reflected. The confirmation screen is displayed depending on whether a so-called long press operation has been performed. It can selectively perform any of the control to confirm whether or not to transmit a signal corresponding to the control and the input operation to display the confirmation screen to transmit a corresponding signal to the input operation without having. Thereby, it can suppress that the signal corresponding to the operation which a user does not intend is transmitted to the said karaoke apparatus. That is, it is possible to provide a karaoke input device that reduces screen transitions related to input operations while suppressing malfunctions.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, preferably, the operation button corresponds to a music selection operation of a predetermined music, and the direct transmission control means continues for a predetermined time or more with respect to the operation button on the touch panel display. When a contact operation is performed, a state is established in which a music selection signal of a music corresponding to the operation button can be transmitted to the karaoke device, and the display control means is configured to perform the operation on the touch panel display. When a touch operation is performed on the button for less than the predetermined time, a confirmation screen is displayed on the touch panel display for confirming whether or not to transmit a music selection signal corresponding to the operation button to the karaoke device. It is something to be made. If it does in this way, the screen transition concerning music selection operation of music can be reduced, suppressing that the music selection signal of music according to operation which a user does not intend is transmitted to the karaoke device.

  Preferably, the operation button corresponds to a performance stop operation for stopping the performance of the music output by the karaoke device, and the direct transmission control unit is configured to respond to the operation button in the touch panel display. When a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or longer is performed, a state in which a performance stop signal for stopping the performance of the music being output by the karaoke device can be transmitted to the karaoke device is established, In the touch panel display, when a touch operation is performed on the operation button for less than the predetermined time on the touch panel display, the display control means outputs a performance stop signal for stopping the performance of the music output by the karaoke device. A confirmation screen for confirming whether or not to transmit to the karaoke device is displayed on the touch panel display. It is those that presents. If it does in this way, the screen transition concerning performance stop operation can be reduced, suppressing that the performance stop signal according to the operation which a user does not intend is transmitted to the karaoke device.

  Preferably, the operation button corresponds to a re-singing operation for starting the performance of the music output by the karaoke device again from the performance start time point, and the direct transmission control means in the touch panel display, When a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or more is performed on the operation button, it is possible to transmit a re-sung signal to the karaoke device to start the performance of the music output by the karaoke device again from the start of the performance. The display control means, when the touch operation is performed on the operation button for less than the predetermined time on the touch panel display, the music output by the karaoke device A re-sung signal is sent to the karaoke device to start the performance again from the beginning of the performance. A confirmation screen for confirming whether Luke is intended to be displayed on the touch panel display. In this way, it is possible to reduce screen transitions related to the re-singing operation while suppressing the re-singing signal according to the operation not intended by the user from being transmitted to the karaoke apparatus.

  Preferably, in the touch panel display, the direct transmission control means performs a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or more with respect to the operation button, and continues the operation while maintaining the contact with the operation button. When an operation for sliding the operation button in a predetermined direction is performed, a signal corresponding to the operation button is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus. In this way, after a so-called long press on the operation button is performed, a signal corresponding to the operation can be transmitted to the karaoke apparatus by an intuitive operation.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gist of the second invention is a computer provided with a karaoke input device that includes a touch panel display and transmits a signal corresponding to an input operation on the touch panel display to the karaoke device. , An operation button display control means for displaying an operation button on the touch panel display, and in the touch panel display, when a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or more is performed on the operation button, a signal corresponding to the operation button is transmitted. In the direct transmission control means that establishes a state that can be transmitted to the karaoke device and the touch panel display, when a touch operation is performed on the operation button for less than the predetermined time, the operation button corresponds to the operation button. Send a signal to the karaoke device Is a program for causing to function confirmation screen for confirming whether a display control means for displaying on the touch panel display. In this way, the control and the confirmation screen for transmitting a signal corresponding to the input operation without displaying the confirmation screen depending on whether or not a so-called long press operation reflecting the user's intention is performed. Can be selectively executed to display whether or not to transmit a signal corresponding to the input operation. Thereby, it can suppress that the signal corresponding to the operation which a user does not intend is transmitted to the said karaoke apparatus. That is, it is possible to provide a program that reduces screen transitions related to input operations while suppressing malfunctions.

It is a block diagram which illustrates the composition of the karaoke device in which the input device for karaoke of the present invention is used suitably. It is a block diagram which illustrates the composition of the input device for karaoke which is one example of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which illustrates the principal part of the control function with which CPU of the karaoke input device of FIG. 2 was equipped. It is a figure which illustrates the screen containing the various operation buttons displayed on the touchscreen display of the karaoke input device of FIG. The screen containing the some music selection input button displayed on the touchscreen display of the input device for karaoke of FIG. 2 is illustrated. In the screen shown in FIG. 5, it is a figure explaining the state which moves the music selection input button which concerns on the contact with the movement of the contact site | part with respect to a touch panel. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a case where an operation of sliding the music selection input button in a predetermined direction is performed while maintaining contact with the music selection input button on the screen illustrated in FIG. 6. It is a figure which illustrates the confirmation screen displayed on a touch panel display, when contact operation for less than predetermined time is performed with respect to the music selection input button shown in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of an example of the display control and transmission control of a present Example performed by CPU of the karaoke input device of FIG.

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

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a karaoke apparatus 10 in which the karaoke input apparatus of the present invention is suitably used. As shown in FIG. 1, the karaoke apparatus 10 includes a CPU 12 as a central processing unit, a ROM 14 as a read-only memory, a RAM 16 as a write / read memory as needed, a hard disk 18 as a storage device, and a graphics. It is connected to the CPU 12 via a video processing unit 20 such as a chip (graphic board), an audio processing unit 22 such as a sound chip (sound board), an operation panel 24, a display control unit 26 and an input control unit 28. Connected to the audio processing unit 22 via an audio input terminal 42 and a display 40 which is a video display device connected to the video processing unit 20 via a video output terminal 38, a touch panel display 30, a LAN interface 36 A microphone 44 which is a voice input device and an audio output terminal 4 An amplifier 48 an audio amplifier connected to the audio processing unit 22 via, a speaker 50 is an audio output device provided to the amplifier 48 is configured to include.

  The CPU 12 is a so-called microcomputer that processes and controls electronic information based on a predetermined program stored in advance in the ROM 14 using the temporary storage function of the RAM 16, and executes various controls in the karaoke apparatus 10. . That is, when a predetermined music (karaoke performance music) is selected and input by the operation panel 24, the touch panel display 30, or the karaoke input device 60 described later, the music selected and input is provided in the RAM 16 or the like. Song selection reservation control to be registered in the reserved song table, song information reading control for reading out the performance information and lyrics information (music information) of the karaoke performance song selected from the hard disk 18 in accordance with the performance order of the reserved song table, Performance output control for transmitting performance information from the RAM 16 to the sound processing unit 22 as the performance progresses, and a lyric character image is generated based on the lyric information developed in the RAM 16 during the performance output control, and the video processing unit. The lyrics character video output control to be transmitted to 20, and the performance output control Background image output control for controlling the image processing unit 20 to reproduce a predetermined background image, and output of information between songs such as new music information, song selection ranking, store advertisement, etc. while karaoke performance is not performed, that is, between songs Basic control such as inter-song information output control is executed.

  The video processing unit 20 performs various controls related to drawing of a screen (video) displayed on the display 40. For example, based on the data supplied from the CPU 12, the data is written into the graphics memory, and the data is read out so that a predetermined screen is displayed on the display 40 via the video output terminal 38. Specifically, when the karaoke apparatus 10 outputs a musical performance (karaoke performance), a text image (telop) such as a lyric character image generated by the CPU 12 is output, or MPEG (stored in the hard disk 18) is stored. Based on background video information such as Moving Picture Experts Group) data, a predetermined background video is reproduced (decoded), the lyrics character video is synthesized on the front side of the background video and displayed on the display 40, Various display controls are performed such as displaying lyric text images in a color-changed manner as the music progresses.

  The sound processing unit 22 includes various sound sources such as an FM sound source and a PCM sound source, and performs various controls related to sound output by the karaoke apparatus 10. Preferably, a synthesizer that synthesizes sound by an electronic circuit and generates various timbres is provided. The synthesizer 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 18 and sent. The synthesizer preferably includes a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) terminal, and the performance information is, for example, data in the MIDI format. The music signal generated by the synthesizer based on the MIDI data is mixed with the singing voice of the user (performer) input from the microphone 44 via the audio input terminal 42, and via the audio output terminal 46. Is supplied to the amplifier 48, amplified by the amplifier 48, and output from the speaker 50.

  The operation panel 24 selects a song that the user of the karaoke apparatus 10 wants to sing, adjusts the pitch related to the performance output of the song, adjusts the volume balance between the performance and the song, The input device includes operation buttons (switches) or knobs for performing various adjustments such as volume and tone. The touch panel display 30 is a device that displays an image (video) and inputs an operation input to the karaoke device 10 according to a user's operation. The touch panel display 30 displays a predetermined image (video) on the touch panel display 30. A device 32 and a touch panel 34 that performs input by touching the touch panel display 30 with a user's finger or an unillustrated pen or the like are provided. The display control unit 26 is a video processing unit that controls drawing of a screen (video) displayed on the display device 32 based on information supplied from the CPU 12. The input control unit 28 is an input processing unit that supplies operation input information input from the touch panel 34 to the CPU 12 and the like. With the above configuration, the touch panel display 30 functions as a second video display device separately from the display 40, and the user of the karaoke device 10 selects a song that the user wants to sing, It functions as an input device for adjusting the pitch related to the performance output, adjusting the volume balance between the performance and the song, and performing various adjustments such as echo, volume and tone.

  The hard disk 18 is provided with various databases including a music database. The music database stores a large number (for example, tens of thousands of music pieces) of music information (karaoke data) for the performance output (karaoke performance) of the music by the karaoke apparatus 10. The music information stored in the music database corresponding to each music output in the karaoke apparatus 10 includes, for example, metadata, MIDI data as performance information, and telop data as lyrics information. This metadata includes, for example, information such as song number (music selection number), song name, singer name, registration date and time as identification information of each piece of music information. The telop data is information for performing lyric character video display control of each song via the video processing unit 20. For example, each of the lyrics of a song (performance song) corresponding to the song information is divided into a plurality of pieces. The block data corresponding to the section is included. The MIDI data is information for performing performance output control of each piece of music via the audio processing unit 22, and includes a plurality of tracks (channels) respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of musical instruments. The output timing of the performance sound is defined.

  The LAN interface 36 provided in the karaoke device 10 is a connector for connecting the karaoke device 10 to a local area network (LAN) 54 via a LAN connection terminal 52, and is connected to the LAN 54 as such. Thus, the karaoke device 10 can transmit and receive information to and from other devices such as the karaoke input device 60 similarly connected to the LAN 54. When a plurality of karaoke devices are provided in a store or the like where the karaoke device 10 is installed, information can be transmitted and received between the karaoke devices 10 connected to the LAN 54 in the same manner.

  The karaoke apparatus 10 is connected to a communication line connected to the Internet such as a WWW (World Wide Web) constituted by a public telephone line, an ADSL line, an optical fiber line or the like via the LAN interface 36 and the LAN 54. Has been. Similarly, the karaoke apparatus 10 can communicate information with other devices connected to the communication line via the communication line. The karaoke device 10 is preferably connected to a server (host device) (not shown) via the communication line, and digital information such as music information (karaoke data), background video information, and information between songs is received from the server. It accepts distribution of contents (Digital Contents). That is, the karaoke apparatus 10 is preferably a communication karaoke apparatus that is connected to a predetermined communication line and transmits / receives various information to / from the server, but is not connected to such a communication line. The karaoke input device of the present invention is also suitably applied to devices and the like.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a karaoke input device 60 (hereinafter simply referred to as the input device 60) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The input device 60 of the present embodiment includes a touch panel display 62 for displaying a predetermined image (video) and performing input in response to a user's contact. The input device 60 includes a wireless LAN communication unit 80, and is wirelessly connected to the karaoke device 10 via the access point 56 and the LAN 54 by the wireless LAN communication unit 80. In response to the input operation, various input operations including a music selection input of a predetermined music are performed on the karaoke apparatus 10. In other words, the input device 60 is a karaoke remote control device (remote control device) that transmits a signal corresponding to an input operation on the touch panel display 62 to the karaoke device 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the input device 60 includes a display device 64 that displays a predetermined image on the touch panel display 62, a display control unit 66 that controls display by the display device 64, a user's finger, and an illustration. A touch panel 68 that performs input by touching the touch panel display 62 with an attached pen or the like, an input control unit 70 that controls input by the touch panel 68, a CPU 72 that is a central processing unit, and a ROM 74 that is a read-only memory. The RAM 76 is a read / write memory as needed, a storage unit 78 such as a flash ROM, and a wireless LAN communication unit 80. The CPU 72 corresponds to a computer provided in the input device 60. The input device 60 is preferably a so-called tablet terminal including the touch panel display 62 and a web browser function for displaying various contents on the Internet on the touch panel display 62. The input device 60 preferably includes a known gyro sensor, and a screen displayed on the touch panel display 62 according to the posture (direction) of the input device 60 with respect to the direction of gravity. It is configured to be rotated by 90 ° (that is, vertically and horizontally).

  The CPU 72 is a so-called microcomputer that performs information processing based on information stored in the ROM 74 while utilizing the temporary storage function of the RAM 76, and the touch panel display 62 (display device) is displayed via the display control unit 66. 64) display a predetermined image, process an input signal input via the input control unit 70 by touching the touch panel display 62 (touch panel 68) based on the image, or based on the input signal. In addition to basic control such as performing input transmission such as music selection input to the karaoke apparatus 10 via the wireless LAN communication unit 80 or the like, display control and transmission control of this embodiment described later are executed.

  The input device 60 is associated with the karaoke device 10 by communicating with the karaoke device 10 via the wireless LAN communication unit 80 or the like, for example. That is, the input device 60 is associated as an input device of the predetermined karaoke device 10. After being associated with the karaoke device 10 as described above, the input device 60 functions as an input device of the karaoke device 10 that transmits an input signal to the karaoke device 10 via the wireless LAN communication unit 80 or the like. To do. That is, after the association process is performed, communication between the input device 60 and the karaoke device 10 is performed by LAN communication via the LAN 54, the access point 56, and the like. The input device 60 that has been subjected to the association process with the karaoke device 10 functions as part of the karaoke device 10 by communicating information with the karaoke device 10. .

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating the main part of the control function provided in the CPU 72 of the input device 60. The display control means 90 and transmission control means 96 shown in FIG. 3 are preferably functionally provided in the CPU 72 of the input device 60. In other words, the CPU 72 is caused to function as each control unit shown in FIG. 3 by the program according to the embodiment of the present invention. Substantial processes of the display control unit 90 and the transmission control unit 96 described below may be executed by a server or the like connected to the input device 60 via the LAN 54 and a communication line. In other words, the control by the display control unit 90 and the transmission control unit 96 may be realized by a so-called cloud form in which the input device 60 functions as a terminal device while being executed by another device.

  The display control unit 90 performs display control related to various operations in the input device 60. That is, various images (videos) related to an input operation by the input device 60 are displayed on the touch panel display 62 (display device 64) via the display control unit 66. The transmission control means 96 performs transmission control for transmitting a signal corresponding to an input operation on the touch panel display 62 (touch panel 68) to the karaoke apparatus 10. That is, when a predetermined input operation is performed corresponding to the image displayed on the touch panel display 62, a signal corresponding to the input operation is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10. For example, a signal corresponding to the input operation is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10 via the wireless LAN communication unit 80, the access point 56, the LAN 54, and the like. Alternatively, a signal corresponding to the input operation may be transmitted to a server via a communication line (not shown) connected to the LAN 54 and transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10 via the server. In order to realize such control, the display control unit 90 includes an operation button display control unit 92 and a confirmation screen display control unit 94. The transmission control means 96 includes direct transmission control means 98. Hereinafter, the control by these control means will be described in detail.

  The operation button display control unit 92 causes the touch panel display 62 to display an operation button corresponding to an input operation for transmitting a predetermined signal to the karaoke apparatus 10. Basically, when an input operation corresponding to the operation button displayed by the operation button display control unit 92 is performed, that is, at a position corresponding to the operation button displayed on the touch panel display 62, the user's When an operation of touching with a finger or an attached pen or the like (hereinafter referred to as a touch operation) is performed, the transmission control unit 96 transmits a signal corresponding to the operation button to the karaoke apparatus 10. In other words, the operation button display control unit 92 sends the operation button corresponding to the input operation for transmitting a predetermined signal to the karaoke apparatus 10 by the transmission control unit 96 via the display control unit 66. The information is displayed on the touch panel display 62.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a screen including various operation buttons displayed on the touch panel display 62 by the operation button display control unit 92. As shown in FIG. 4, the operation button display control unit 92 corresponds to a user switching button 100 corresponding to a user switching operation for switching a user who is an operation subject of the input device 60, and a music selection operation for each of a plurality of music pieces. A plurality (five in FIG. 4) of music selection input buttons 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, and 102e (hereinafter simply referred to as the music selection input button 102 unless otherwise distinguished), before the screen shown in FIG. A return button 104 corresponding to an operation for returning to the screen displayed on the touch panel display 62, a top button 106 corresponding to an operation for displaying a predetermined top screen on the touch panel display 62, and a volume (speaker 50) of the karaoke apparatus 10. Volume button 108 corresponding to the operation for adjusting the output volume from The performance stop button 110 corresponding to the performance stop operation for stopping the performance of the music output from the karaoke device 10 at the time, the pitch (key) or the output speed of the performance music output by the karaoke device 10 at that time. A performance adjustment button 112 for adjustment, an original song key button 114 for returning the pitch of the performance song currently output by the karaoke device 10 to the original key (default value), and the karaoke device 10 at that time The touch panel includes various operation buttons such as a re-song button 116 for performing an operation of re-singing the performance music output from the beginning, and a fast-forward button 118 for fast-forwarding the performance music output at the time. It is displayed on the display 62. When the input operation by the touch panel 68 (operation to touch a portion corresponding to each operation button with a finger or an attached pen) is performed on each operation button, the transmission control unit 96 applies to the karaoke apparatus 10. A signal corresponding to each operation button is transmitted.

  When an input operation is performed on the operation button displayed on the touch panel display 62, the display control unit 90 and the transmission control unit 96 are configured to display the transmission button according to the duration of the contact operation on the operation button. The display mode and the transmission mode of signals corresponding to the operation buttons are changed. In the touch panel display 62, the direct transmission control unit 98 is configured to operate the operation button when a touch operation that is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 1 to 2 seconds) is performed on the operation button, that is, so-called long press operation. This establishes a state in which a signal corresponding to can be transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10. That is, a state in which a signal corresponding to the operation button can be transmitted directly to the karaoke apparatus 10 is established without displaying a confirmation screen described later on the touch panel display 62.

  Preferably, the operation button display control unit 92 changes the display mode of the operation button when the touch operation on the touch panel display 62 is continued for the predetermined time or longer. . For example, as the contact portion (such as a user's finger) moves with respect to the touch panel 68, the operation button related to the contact is moved. That is, the operation button is moved following the movement of the contact portion that moves in the touch panel 68 while the contact with the touch panel 68 is maintained. Alternatively, the operation button related to contact is vibrated. By changing the display mode, the user can be notified (recognized) that direct transmission, which will be described in detail below, is possible in response to the operation button.

  In the touch panel display 62, the direct transmission control unit 98 performs a contact operation that continues for the predetermined time or more with respect to the operation button, and performs a predetermined operation on the operation button following the operation. In this case, a signal corresponding to the operation button is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10. Preferably, in the touch panel display 62, a contact operation that continues for the predetermined time or more is performed on the operation button, and the operation button is held in a predetermined state while maintaining the contact with the operation button continuously. When an operation for sliding in a direction (hereinafter referred to as a flick operation) is performed, a signal corresponding to the operation button is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus. When the flick operation is performed, preferably, the operation button is moved in the predetermined direction as if following the inertia even after the contact portion such as a user's finger is separated from the touch panel display 62, The display is controlled so as to disappear from the screen of the touch panel display 62. The predetermined direction is a relative direction with respect to the screen displayed on the touch panel display 62, and may be any direction, but is preferably an upward direction on the screen, that is, an upward direction in FIG. . Alternatively, when the relative direction of the karaoke device 10 with respect to the input device 60 is detected (determined) and the flick operation is performed in the direction in which the karaoke device 10 exists, a signal corresponding to the operation button is output. You may transmit to the said karaoke apparatus.

  The direct transmission control unit 98 transmits a signal corresponding to the operation button to the karaoke device 10 when a touch operation that continues for a predetermined time or more is performed on the operation button on the touch panel display 62. It may be a thing. That is, in the touch panel display 62, when a contact operation is performed on the operation button for a predetermined time or longer, a signal corresponding to the operation button is sent to the karaoke apparatus 10 without waiting for a subsequent operation. You may transmit.

  The confirmation screen display control means 94 transmits a signal corresponding to the operation button to the karaoke device 10 when a touch operation for less than the predetermined time is performed on the operation button on the touch panel display 62. A confirmation screen for confirming whether or not to do so is displayed on the touch panel display 62. The contact operation for less than the predetermined time refers to an operation in which the time from the start of the contact operation to the touch panel display 62 until the contact operation is released (the contact part is released) is less than the predetermined time. In this case, the contact operation is not continued for the predetermined time or longer. When a predetermined operation is performed via the touch panel display 62 in a state where the confirmation screen is displayed, a signal corresponding to the operation button is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10.

  Hereinafter, an example in which the present invention is applied to display control of the music selection input button 102 as an operation button and transmission control corresponding to the music selection input button 102 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. Here, for convenience of explanation, FIGS. 5 to 7 show a state in which only the music selection input button 102 is displayed in the touch panel display 62.

  FIG. 5 illustrates a screen including a plurality of the music selection input buttons 102 displayed on the touch panel display 62. FIG. 5 shows an example in which a plurality of songs corresponding to a singer name “Yuna Hamaoka” are searched as a result of a known singer name search and displayed on the touch panel display 62 as a corresponding song list. That is, a plurality of song selection input buttons 102a to 102e having the same singer name and corresponding to different songs are displayed on the touch panel display 62 (display device 64) so as to be selectively input by the touch panel display 62 (touch panel 68). Yes. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 5, when a screen including a plurality of the music selection input buttons 102 is displayed on the touch panel display 62 or when a search screen such as a singer name search is displayed, Control that the screen displayed on the touch panel display 62 is rotated by 90 ° is stopped. That is, the rotation of the screen according to the posture (direction) of the input device 60 with respect to the direction of gravity is not executed.

  The direct transmission control means 98, when a touch operation that continues for a predetermined time (for example, 1 to 2 seconds) is performed on the music selection input button 102 on the touch panel display 62, the music selection input button 102. The state which can transmit the music selection signal of a corresponding music to the said karaoke apparatus 10 is materialized. For example, in the touch panel display 62, when the user's finger 88 or the like performs a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or more with respect to the music selection input button 102c, as shown in FIG. In accordance with the movement of the contact portion such as the person's finger 88, the state of moving the music selection input button 102c related to the contact is established. In this state, as shown in FIG. 6, following the movement of the contact part such as the user's finger 88 with respect to the touch panel 68 as if the music selection input button 102c was peeled off (released) from the screen. Moved. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the music selection input button 102c is slid in a predetermined direction (for example, a direction indicated by a broken-line arrow in FIG. 7) while maintaining the contact with the music selection input button 102c following the operation. When the flick operation to be moved is performed, a music selection signal corresponding to the music selection input button 102c is displayed on the touch panel display 62 without displaying a confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 10 (direct transmission). On the side of the karaoke apparatus 10 that has received the music selection number, the music corresponding to the music selection number is registered in a performance waiting music list (reserved music table) provided in the RAM 16 or the like.

  5 to 7 exemplify the control related to the direct transmission related to the single music selection input button 102 c, the direct transmission control means 98 direct transmission corresponding to the plurality of music selection input buttons 102. May be executed at once. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, in a state where a plurality of the music selection input buttons 102 are displayed on the touch panel display 62, a plurality of predetermined operations (a so-called drag operation or a predetermined selection operation) are performed on the touch panel display 62. Selection of the music selection input button 102 is accepted. In such a state where selection of the plurality of music selection input buttons 102 is accepted, a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or longer is performed on any one of the music selection input buttons 102 selected. In this case, the display mode of the plurality of music selection input buttons 102 is changed as described above. By performing a predetermined operation such as the flick operation from that state, the music selection numbers corresponding to the plurality of music selection input buttons 102 are transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10 all at once (direct transmission).

  The confirmation screen display control means 94, when a touch operation for less than the predetermined time is performed on the music selection input button 102 on the touch panel display 62, the music selection signal of the music corresponding to the music selection input button 102. Is displayed on the touch panel display 62 for confirming whether or not to transmit to the karaoke apparatus 10. FIG. 8 is a diagram exemplifying a confirmation screen displayed on the touch panel display 62 when a contact operation is performed on the music selection input button 102 for less than the predetermined time. As shown in FIG. 8, the confirmation screen displays text indicating the song name and singer name of the song corresponding to the song selection input button 102 relating to the contact operation for less than the predetermined time, that is, the contact operation. Then, a transmission execution button 120 and a transmission stop button 122 for music selection confirmation are displayed. When a contact operation is performed on the transmission execution button 120 on the confirmation screen, the music selection signal corresponding to the music selection input button 102 related to the contact operation is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10. When the touch operation is performed on the transmission stop button, the original screen (for example, the screen shown in FIG. 5) is restored without transmitting the music selection number. On the side of the karaoke apparatus 10 that has received the song selection number, the music corresponding to the received song selection number is stored in the performance waiting song list (reserved song table) provided in the RAM 16 or the like, similarly to the control related to the direct transmission. sign up.

  The example in which the present invention is applied to the display control of the music selection input button 102 as an operation button and the transmission control corresponding to the music selection input button 102 has been described above, but the operation button is limited to the music selection input button 102. The present invention is also preferably applied to display control of other operation buttons and transmission control corresponding to the operation buttons. That is, the present invention is preferably applied to display control of the performance stop button 110 as an operation button and transmission control corresponding to the performance stop button 110. In such an aspect, the direct transmission control means 98 is output by the karaoke apparatus 10 when a touch operation that continues for the predetermined time or longer is performed on the performance stop button 110 on the touch panel display 62. A state in which a performance stop signal for stopping the performance of the music being played can be transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10 is established. For example, a state in which the performance stop button 110 related to the touch is moved in accordance with the movement of the contact portion (such as a user's finger) with respect to the touch panel 68 is established. Further, in this state, when a predetermined operation such as the flick operation is performed, the performance stop signal is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10 (direct transmission). The confirmation screen display control means 94 transmits the performance stop signal to the karaoke device 10 when a touch operation for less than the predetermined time is performed on the performance stop button 110 on the touch panel display 62. A confirmation screen for confirming whether or not the touch panel display 62 is displayed is displayed. When a predetermined contact operation for transmitting the performance stop signal is performed on the confirmation screen, the performance stop signal is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10.

  The present invention is also preferably applied to display control of the re-singing button 116 as an operation button and transmission control corresponding to the re-singing button 116. In such an embodiment, the direct transmission control means 98 is output by the karaoke device 10 when a touch operation that continues for the predetermined time or longer is performed on the re-singing button 116 on the touch panel display 62. A state is established in which a re-sung signal for starting the performance of the music being played again from the start of the performance can be transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10. For example, with the movement of the contact part (such as a user's finger) with respect to the touch panel 68, a state of moving the re-singing button 116 related to the contact is established. Further, in this state, when a predetermined operation such as the flick operation is performed, the re-sung signal is transmitted (direct transmission) to the karaoke apparatus 10. The confirmation screen display control means 94 transmits the re-sung signal to the karaoke device 10 when the touch operation on the re-sing button 116 is performed on the touch panel display 62 for less than the predetermined time. A confirmation screen for confirming whether or not the touch panel display 62 is displayed is displayed. When a predetermined contact operation for transmitting the re-sung signal is performed on the confirmation screen, the re-sung signal is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of an example of display control and transmission control of the present embodiment, which is executed by the CPU 72 of the input device 60, and is repeatedly executed.

  First, in step (hereinafter, step is omitted) S1, for example, as a result of singer name search or song name search, as shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of the music selection input buttons 102, the performance stop button 110, and the re-sung button A screen including operation buttons such as 116 is displayed on the touch panel display 62. Next, in S <b> 2, it is determined whether or not a touch operation on the operation button has been performed via the touch panel 68. If the determination in S2 is negative, the processing from S13 is executed. If the determination in S2 is affirmative, in S3, a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or longer from the start of contact with the operation button. It is determined whether or not has been performed. If the determination in S3 is negative, the processing from S7 is executed. If the determination in S3 is affirmative, a signal corresponding to the operation button is sent via the touch panel 68 in S4. After the flick operation establishes a state in which transmission to the karaoke apparatus 10 is established, the processing from S5 onward is executed.

  In S5, it is determined whether or not the flick operation has been performed on the operation button via the touch panel 69. That is, it is determined whether or not an operation for sliding the operation button in a predetermined direction is performed while maintaining contact with the operation button. If the determination in S5 is negative, the processes in and after S11 are executed. If the determination in S5 is positive, in S6, a signal corresponding to the operation button is transmitted to the wireless LAN communication unit 80. After being transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10 via the above, this routine is terminated. In S <b> 7, a confirmation screen for confirming whether or not to transmit a signal corresponding to the operation button to the karaoke apparatus 10 is displayed on the touch panel display 62. Next, in S8, it is determined whether or not a contact operation on the transmission button for transmitting a signal corresponding to the operation button to the karaoke apparatus 10 has been performed on the confirmation screen displayed in S7. If the determination in S8 is affirmative, the processing from S6 onward is executed. If the determination in S8 is negative, in S9, other operations, i.e., for the send button, are performed via the touch panel 68. It is determined whether an operation other than the contact operation has been performed. If the determination in S9 is negative, the processing from S8 onward is executed again. If the determination in S9 is positive, other operations performed via the touch panel 68 are performed in S10. After the corresponding processing is executed, this routine is terminated.

  In S <b> 11, it is determined whether another operation, that is, an operation other than the flick operation has been performed via the touch panel 68. If the determination in S11 is negative, the processing from S5 is executed again, but if the determination in S11 is positive, other operations performed via the touch panel 68 are performed in S12. After the corresponding processing is executed, this routine is terminated. In S <b> 13, it is determined whether or not another operation, i.e., an operation other than a touch operation on the operation button, has been performed via the touch panel 68. If the determination in S13 is negative, the processing from S2 onward is executed again. If the determination in S13 is positive, other operations performed via the touch panel 68 are performed in S14. After the corresponding processing is executed, this routine is terminated.

  In the above control, S1, S4 and S7 are the operations of the display control means 90, S1 and S4 are the operations of the operation button display control means 92, S7 is the operations of the confirmation screen display control means 94, S6 Corresponds to the operation of the transmission control means 96, and S4 and S6 correspond to the operation of the direct transmission control means 98, respectively.

  According to the present embodiment, the operation button display control means 92 (S1 and S4) for displaying the operation buttons on the touch panel display 62, and the touch operation on the operation buttons on the touch panel display 62 are continued for a predetermined time or more. If performed, the direct transmission control means 98 (S4 and S6) that establishes a state in which a signal corresponding to the operation button can be transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10 and the touch panel display 62, the operation button When the touch operation is performed for less than the predetermined time, a confirmation screen display for causing the touch panel display 62 to display a confirmation screen for confirming whether or not to transmit a signal corresponding to the operation button to the karaoke apparatus 10 is displayed. Since the control means 94 (S7) is provided, the user Depending on whether or not a so-called long press operation that reflects the intention is performed, control for transmitting a signal corresponding to the input operation without displaying the confirmation screen, and displaying the confirmation screen and corresponding to the input operation Any of the controls for confirming whether or not to transmit a signal can be selectively executed. Thereby, it can suppress that the signal corresponding to the operation which a user does not intend is transmitted to the said karaoke apparatus 10. FIG. That is, it is possible to provide the input device 60 that reduces screen transitions related to input operations while suppressing malfunctions.

  The operation button is a music selection input button 102 corresponding to a music selection operation of a predetermined music, and the direct transmission control means 98 is a touch operation that continues for a predetermined time or more with respect to the music selection input button 102 on the touch panel display 62. Is performed, a state is established in which the music selection signal of the music corresponding to the music selection input button 102 can be transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10, and the confirmation screen display control means 94 is the touch panel display 62. When the contact operation for the music selection input button 102 is performed for less than the predetermined time, it is confirmed whether or not the music selection signal for the music corresponding to the music selection input button 102 is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10. Since the confirmation screen to be displayed is displayed on the touch panel display 62, the user While suppressing the music selection signal of the music corresponding to the unintended operation is transmitted to the karaoke device 10, it is possible to reduce the screen transition according to music song selections.

  The operation button is a performance stop button 110 corresponding to a performance stop operation for stopping the performance of the music output from the karaoke apparatus 10, and the direct transmission control means 98 is configured to stop the performance on the touch panel display 62. When a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or more is performed on the button 110, a state is established in which a performance stop signal for stopping the performance of the music output by the karaoke device 10 can be transmitted to the karaoke device 10. The confirmation image display control means 94 is output by the karaoke device 10 when a touch operation for less than the predetermined time is performed on the performance stop button 110 on the touch panel display 62. The karaoke apparatus sends a performance stop signal for stopping the performance of the music being played. Since a confirmation screen for confirming whether or not to transmit to 0 is displayed on the touch panel display 62, it is possible to suppress a performance stop signal from being transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10 according to an operation not intended by the user. Meanwhile, screen transitions related to the performance stop operation can be reduced.

  The operation button is a re-singing button 116 corresponding to a re-singing operation 116 for re-starting the performance of the music output from the karaoke apparatus 10 from the performance start time, and the direct transmission control means 98 is the touch panel display 62. When the re-sung button 116 is operated for a predetermined time or longer, a re-sung signal for starting the performance of the music output from the karaoke device 10 again from the start of the performance is provided. A state in which transmission to the karaoke apparatus 10 is possible is established, and the confirmation screen display control means 94 performs a touch operation for less than the predetermined time on the re-singing button 116 on the touch panel display 62. The performance of the music output by the karaoke device 10 is Since a confirmation screen for confirming whether or not to transmit a re-sung signal to be started to the karaoke device 10 is displayed on the touch panel display 62, the re-sung according to an operation unintended by the user is performed. While suppressing the signal from being transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10, it is possible to reduce screen transitions related to the re-singing operation.

  In the touch panel display 62, the direct transmission control means 98 performs a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or more with respect to the operation button, and continues the operation while maintaining the contact with the operation button. When an operation of sliding the button in a predetermined direction is performed, a signal corresponding to the operation button is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10, so that after the so-called long press on the operation button is performed A signal corresponding to the operation can be transmitted to the karaoke apparatus 10 by an intuitive operation.

  According to the present embodiment, the CPU 72 as a computer provided in the input device 60 causes the operation buttons to be displayed on the touch panel display 62 by the operation button display control means 92 for displaying the operation buttons on the touch panel display 62. In the direct transmission control means 98 that establishes a state in which a signal corresponding to the operation button can be transmitted to the karaoke device 10 and the touch panel display 62, when a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or longer is performed, When a touch operation is performed on the operation button for less than the predetermined time, a confirmation screen for confirming whether or not to transmit a signal corresponding to the operation button to the karaoke apparatus 10 is displayed on the touch panel display 62. Functions as confirmation screen display control means 94 to be displayed Since the program is characterized in that the signal corresponding to the input operation is transmitted without displaying the confirmation screen depending on whether a so-called long press operation reflecting the user's intention is performed or not. A signal corresponding to an operation unintended by the user can be obtained by selectively executing any one of the control and the control for displaying the confirmation screen and confirming whether or not to transmit a signal corresponding to the input operation. Transmission to the apparatus 10 can be suppressed. That is, it is possible to provide a program that reduces screen transitions related to input operations while suppressing malfunctions.

  As mentioned above, although the suitable Example of this invention was described in detail based on drawing, this invention is not limited to these Examples, It implements in another aspect.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the input device 60 provided as a separate device from the karaoke device 10 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is also suitably applied to an input device provided integrally with the karaoke device 10. For example, the present invention may be applied to the touch panel display 30 as an input device of the karaoke apparatus 10. Alternatively, the present invention is also suitably applied to a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, or the like that is a user's personal terminal that functions as an input device of the karaoke apparatus 10.

  In the above-described embodiment, the direct transmission control unit 98 is configured such that when a touch operation that continues for a predetermined time or longer is performed on the music selection input button 102 on the touch panel display 62, Although the state where the music selection input button 102 related to the contact is moved is established with the movement of the contact part such as the finger 88, the change of the display mode in the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a contact operation is performed on the music selection input button 102 that continues for a predetermined time or longer, the music selection input button 102 is changed to at least one of the color and size of the music selection input button 102. Correspondingly, the user may be notified that direct transmission is possible. Alternatively, when a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or longer is performed on the music selection input button 102, the input device 60 itself is vibrated, a predetermined sound is output from the input device 60, etc. In response to the music selection input button 102, the user may be informed that direct transmission is possible.

  In the above-described embodiment, the direct transmission control unit 98 performs the music selection input button 102 while maintaining the contact with the music selection input button 102 after the music selection input button 102 has been touched for a predetermined time or longer. When the flick operation for sliding the 102 in a predetermined direction is performed, the direct transmission is performed in response to the music selection input button 102. However, the operation for executing the direct transmission in the present invention is this. It is not limited to. For example, after a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or more is performed on the music selection input button 102, an operation of tilting the input device 60 by a predetermined angle or more with respect to the direction of gravity is performed, and the tilt is detected by the gyro sensor. In this case, direct transmission may be performed corresponding to the music selection input button 102.

  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: Karaoke device, 60: Karaoke input device, 62: Touch panel display, 90: Display control means, 92: Operation button display control means, 98: Direct transmission control means, 102: Music selection input button (operation button), 110: Performance stop button (operation button), 116: Re-singing button (operation button)

Claims (6)

A karaoke input device that includes a touch panel display and transmits a signal corresponding to an input operation on the touch panel display to the karaoke device,
Operation button display control means for displaying operation buttons on the touch panel display;
In the touch panel display, a direct transmission control unit that establishes a state in which a signal corresponding to the operation button can be transmitted to the karaoke device when a contact operation is performed on the operation button for a predetermined time or longer. ,
In the touch panel display, when a contact operation is performed on the operation button for less than the predetermined time, a confirmation screen for confirming whether or not to transmit a signal corresponding to the operation button to the karaoke device is displayed. An input device for karaoke, comprising: a display control means for displaying on a touch panel display. The operation button corresponds to a music selection operation of a predetermined music,
The direct transmission control means can transmit a music selection signal corresponding to the operation button to the karaoke device when a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or longer is performed on the operation button on the touch panel display. Is established,
Whether the display control means transmits a music selection signal of the music corresponding to the operation button to the karaoke device when a touch operation is performed on the operation button for less than the predetermined time on the touch panel display. The input device for karaoke according to claim 1, wherein a confirmation screen for confirming whether or not is displayed on the touch panel display. The operation button corresponds to a performance stop operation for stopping the performance of the music being output by the karaoke device,
The direct transmission control means is a performance stop signal for stopping the performance of the music output by the karaoke device when a touch operation that continues for a predetermined time or more is performed on the operation button on the touch panel display. Is established to enable transmission to the karaoke device,
In the touch panel display, when the touch operation is performed on the operation button for less than the predetermined time, the display control unit outputs a performance stop signal for stopping the performance of the music output by the karaoke device. The input device for karaoke according to claim 1, wherein a confirmation screen for confirming whether to transmit to the karaoke device is displayed on the touch panel display. The operation button corresponds to a re-singing operation for starting the performance of the music being output by the karaoke device again from the start of performance,
The direct transmission control means, when a touch operation that continues for a predetermined time or more is performed on the operation button on the touch panel display, plays the music being output by the karaoke device again from the start of the performance. Establishing a state in which a re-sung signal to be started can be transmitted to the karaoke device;
In the touch panel display, when the touch button is operated for less than the predetermined time on the touch panel display, the display control means starts playing the music output by the karaoke device again from the start of the performance. The karaoke input device according to claim 1, wherein a confirmation screen for confirming whether or not to transmit a re-sung signal to be transmitted to the karaoke device is displayed on the touch panel display. In the touch panel display, the direct transmission control unit performs a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or more with respect to the operation button, and determines the operation button while maintaining the contact with the operation button while continuing the operation. The karaoke input device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a signal corresponding to the operation button is transmitted to the karaoke device when an operation of sliding in the direction is performed. A computer provided with a karaoke input device that includes a touch panel display and transmits a signal corresponding to an input operation on the touch panel display to the karaoke device.
Operation button display control means for displaying operation buttons on the touch panel display,
In the touch panel display, when a contact operation that continues for a predetermined time or longer is performed on the operation button, a direct transmission control unit that establishes a state in which a signal corresponding to the operation button can be transmitted to the karaoke device,
In the touch panel display, when a contact operation is performed on the operation button for less than the predetermined time, a confirmation screen for confirming whether or not to transmit a signal corresponding to the operation button to the karaoke device Is displayed on the touch panel display as a display control means.

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