JP2017225720A - Karaoke Toy - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a karaoke toy which renders singing of a figure body with low load.SOLUTION: A karaoke toy comprises: a detection unit for detecting identification information of a figure body; a storage unit for storing audio corresponding to music and the identification information; an audio output unit; and a control unit. The control unit externally outputs music a1 from the voice output unit and internally outputs audio (song b1, b2, b3) corresponding to the music a1 being externally output. The control unit switches the audio (song b1, b2, b3) corresponding to the identification information that is being detected to external output from the audio output unit while the detection unit detects the identification information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a karaoke toy.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a voice output toy that sings along with a song, such as Patent Document 1, has been proposed. This voice output toy performs voice output of music information selected by the input means. When the sound output toy detects that the specific toy is approaching by the proximity sensor, the sound information stored in the storage means is synthesized with the song information, and the sound is output according to the song.

  Further, when the sound output toy detects that the specific toy is approaching by the proximity sensor during the music information output, the sound output toy outputs the sound information in accordance with the progress position of the music information output. Specifically, when a specific toy is detected in a state in which a song is played, the voice output toy determines the progress position of the song and plays sound information in which the progress position is changed. As a result, it is possible to produce an effect as if the toy body is singing in accordance with the progress position of the song using the microphone.

JP 2003-10558 A

  However, since the audio output toy disclosed in Patent Document 1 performs an internal process of determining the progress position of the song and further changing the progress position of the sound information corresponding to the singing voice, the control provided in the toy is provided. The department is required to have a high processing capacity. Therefore, adding other functions may be restricted, or the cost of the entire toy may increase.

  An object of this invention is to provide the karaoke toy which produces the singing of a figurine with low load in view of the above point.

  The karaoke toy according to the present invention includes a detection unit that detects identification information of a figure, a storage unit that stores a sound corresponding to a song and the identification information, an audio output unit, and a control unit, and the control A unit externally outputs the music from the audio output unit, and internally outputs the audio corresponding to the music being externally output, and detects the identification information while the detection unit detects the identification information. The voice corresponding to is switched to an external output by the voice output unit.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the karaoke toy which produces the singing of a figurine with low load can be provided.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the karaoke toy concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the state which removed the figure from the fixing | fixed part of the karaoke toy which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main-body part which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the memory | storage part which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) shows a music data table, (b) shows a conversation data table. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the karaoke toy which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of the karaoke toy 10. The karaoke toy 10 has a main body 11 and a plurality of figurines 21 to 23. The main body 11 is formed in a thick plate shape simulating a stage. The main body 11 includes a stand microphone 12 that is a microphone toy, a fixing unit 13, and an audio output unit 14 that is a speaker on the upper surface. The stand microphone 12 is disposed on the front side adjacent to the fixed portion 13. Any of the figurative bodies 21 to 23 are placed on the fixed portion 13. The main body 11 includes a conversation button 15, a playback button 16, and a stop / switch button 17 on the front side.

  The conversation button 15 has a function of reproducing the conversation data stored in advance according to the types of the figurines 21 to 23 placed on the fixed unit 13. The play button 16 has a function of playing the selected song. The stop / switch button 17 has a function of selecting a song when the song is stopped and stopping the song when the song is being reproduced.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the figurative bodies 21 to 23 are removed from the fixing portion 13. The fixed portion 13 is formed in a substantially circular hollow shape, and includes a detector 18 at the bottom. A two-dimensional code 31 such as a QR code (registered trademark) is formed on the bottom of each of the figurative bodies 21 to 23. The detection unit 18 includes an imaging function such as a camera for reading the two-dimensional code 31.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the main body 11. The main body 11 includes a control unit 41, an input unit 42, a storage unit 43, a detection unit 18, and an audio output unit 14. The input unit 42 includes a conversation button 15, a playback button 16, and a stop / switch button 17. The storage unit 43 stores a music data table 51 and a conversation data table 52 in advance.

  FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the music data table 51 stored in the storage unit 43. The music data table 51 stores song data (voice data) 513 with only a singing voice and no accompaniment corresponding to the song data 511 and the identification information 512. The identification information 512 stored in the music data table 51 corresponds to each of the figurines 21 to 23. That is, in this embodiment, the figure 21 corresponds to the identification information 512 “A1”, the figure 22 corresponds to the identification information 512 “A2”, and the figure 23 corresponds to the identification information 512 “A3”.

  Moreover, even if the identification information 512 of the figurines 21 to 23 is the same in the song data 513, if the corresponding song data 511 is different, different song data is stored corresponding to each song data 511. I can leave. For example, the song data 513 corresponding to the identification information 512 “A1” includes the song “b1” when the song data 511 is the song “a1”, and the song “511” when the song data 511 is the song “a2”. b4 "corresponds.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the conversation data table 52 stored in the storage unit 43. The conversation data table 52 stores conversation data 522 corresponding to the identification information 521. Note that the identification information 521 stores the identification information corresponding to the figurines 21 to 23, similarly to the identification information 512 of the music data table 51.

  Next, the operation of the karaoke toy 10 will be described. First, the karaoke mode will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a timing chart of the karaoke toy 10. In the initial state, no figurines 21 to 23 are placed on the fixed part 13 of the main body part 11 as shown in FIG.

  When the song “a1” in the song data 511 is selected by the stop / switch button 17, when the user presses the play button 16, the control unit 41 selects the song “a1” at the song playback timing T1. Reproduce. Further, at the song reproduction timing T1, the control unit 41 reproduces the songs (voices) “b1”, “b2”, “b3” of the song data 513 corresponding to the song data 511 “a1” of the music data table 51, It starts simultaneously with the reproduction of the song “a1”. At this time, each song “b1”, “b2”, “b3” in the song data 513 is reproduced (internally output) inside the main body 11. As shown in FIG. 2, when the figurative bodies 21 to 23 are not placed on the fixing unit 13 and the detection unit 18 does not detect the two-dimensional code 31, the external outputs Sb <b> 1, Sb <b> 2, and Sb <b> 3 by the audio output unit 14 are “OFF”. No sound is output because of the "" state. Therefore, only the song “a1” is output from the audio output unit 14.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 1, when the figurine 21 is placed on the fixed unit 13 at the timing T <b> 2, the control unit 41 detects the two-dimensional code 31 of the figurine 21 by the detecting unit 18 and places it. The identification information 512 of the formed figure 21 is determined. In FIG. 1, since the two-dimensional code 31 formed on the figure 21 is detected, the control unit 41 determines that the identification information 512 is “A1”.

  Since the detected identification information 512 is “A1”, the control unit 41, at timing T2, in the music data table 51, the song data 511 “a1” and the song data 513 corresponding to the identification information 512 “A1” The external output Sb1 of “b1” is switched to “ON”. Therefore, the song “b1” corresponding to the figure 21 is output from the audio output unit 14 together with the song “a1”.

  Therefore, it is possible to produce an operation in which the figure 21 crawls out from the middle of the song through the stand microphone 12.

  At timing T3, as shown in FIG. 2, when the figure 21 is removed from the fixed part 13, the detection part 18 cannot detect the two-dimensional code 31 of the figure 21, so that the control part 41 has the song “ The external output Sb1 of “b1” is switched to “OFF”. Therefore, the song “a1” excluding the song is continuously played from the audio output unit 14.

  Therefore, when the figurine 21 is separated from the stand microphone 12, it is possible to produce an operation that stops crawling.

  The main body 11 can operate in the same manner when other figurative bodies 22 and 23 are placed on the fixed portion 13. For example, when a figure 22 separate from the figure 21 is placed on the fixed unit 13, the control unit 41 detects the two-dimensional code 31 of the figure 22 by the detection unit 18, and the placed figure 22 is detected. It is determined that the identification information 512 of the body 22 is “A2”.

  Since the detected identification information 512 is “A2”, the control unit 41, at timing T4, the song data 511 “a2” and the song data 513 corresponding to the identification information 512 “A2” in the music data table 51. The external output Sb2 of “b2” is switched to “ON”. Therefore, the song “b2” corresponding to the figure 22 is output from the audio output unit 14 together with the song “a1”.

  Therefore, when the figure 22 is replaced with another figure 21 in the middle of the song, it is possible to produce an operation in which an ugly hand changes in the middle.

  In addition, when the figure 22 is removed from the fixed unit 13 at the timing T5, the detection unit 18 cannot detect the two-dimensional code 31 of the figure 22, and thus the control unit 41 outputs the external output Sb2 of the song “b2”. , Switch to “OFF”. Therefore, the song “a1” excluding the song is continuously reproduced from the audio output unit 14 again.

  Further, the main body 11 operates in the same manner as when the figure 21 and the figure 22 are placed when another figure 23 is placed on the fixed part 13. When the figure 23 is placed on the fixed unit 13 at the timing T6, the control unit 41 determines that the identification information 512 is “A3”, and the music piece data 511 “a1” and the identification information 512 “A3”. The external output Sb3 of the song “b3” corresponding to is switched to “ON”. Further, when the figure 23 is removed from the fixed unit 13 at the timing T7, the control unit 41 switches the external output Sb3 of the song “b3” to “OFF”. Therefore, the song “a1” excluding the song is continuously reproduced from the audio output unit 14 again.

  When the song “a1” is reproduced to the end at the song stop timing T8 or when the user presses the stop / switch button 17, the reproduction of the song “a1” is stopped. At the music stop timing T8, the control unit 41 stops the internal output of all the song data 513 “b1”, “b2”, “b3” corresponding to the music data 511 “a1” simultaneously with the music “a1”. .

  Next, the chat mode will be described. In the initial state, none of the figurative bodies 21 to 23 is placed on the fixed portion 13 of the main body portion 11 as shown in FIG. 2, and no music is reproduced. When the user places the figure 21 on the fixed unit 13 and presses the conversation button 15 as shown in FIG. 1 in a state where the music is not being reproduced, the control unit 41 starts the chat mode.

  First, the control unit 41 detects the two-dimensional code 31 of the figure 21 by the detection unit 18 and determines the identification information of the figure 21. When the determined identification information matches the identification information 521 stored in the conversation data table 52, the control unit 41 reads out the conversation data 522 corresponding to the identification information 521 and causes the voice output unit 14 to output it. For example, when the determined identification information is the identification information 521 “A1” of the figurine 21, the control unit 41 reads the conversation data 522 “c1” and causes the voice output unit 14 to output it.

  Therefore, it is possible to produce an operation in which the figure 21 stands on the stage and talks via the stand microphone 12.

  Note that a plurality of conversation data 522 may be provided for one piece of identification information 521. In this case, the control unit 41 can reproduce different conversation data 522 from the voice output unit 14 at random or in turn each time the conversation button 15 is pressed.

  As described above, according to the karaoke toy 10 of the present embodiment, the figurines 21 to 23 are made to stand on the main body 11 simulating the stage, so that the figurines 21 to 23 can sing songs according to the music being reproduced. be able to. Also, if the figurines 21 to 23 are replaced, the singing hands of the song can be changed, and according to the song being played, the continuation of the song is followed by any of the figurines 21 to 23 that are the next ugly hands. be able to.

  Further, when switching the scooping hand, the external output from the audio output unit 14 is switched to “ON” or “OFF” so that the scooping is continued, so there is no need to search for the scooping position, and the control unit The processing load on 41 can be reduced.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited by embodiment and can be implemented with a various form. For example, the storage unit 43 may further include accompaniment data corresponding to the song data 511 and the identification information 512 together with the song data 513. As the accompaniment data, a performance part such as a musical instrument adapted to the music can be stored in advance. For example, when one of the figurines is placed on the fixed unit 13, the control unit 41 reproduces the accompaniment corresponding to the figurine together with the selected song. Therefore, in addition to singing by figurines, it is possible to produce an ensemble according to the song. In this way, the karaoke toy 10 can store a song or accompaniment, which is a sound corresponding to a figure, in the storage unit 43 and output it according to the progress position of the song. Moreover, the song data 513 may be data accompanied by an accompaniment along with the song.

  Moreover, you may provide the fixing | fixed part 13 and the detection part 18 with two or more. In this case, for example, when different figurines 21 to 23 are placed on the plurality of fixed portions 13, the songs stored in the plurality of song data 513 corresponding to the figurines 21 to 23 are converted into the music being reproduced. It can be output together. Therefore, various singing forms such as repeated singing and singing by the plurality of figurines 21 to 23 can be produced. In addition, since the music data table 51 includes the accompaniment data described above in advance, it is possible to output a combination of a song and a performance by the plurality of figurines 21 to 23.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the two-dimensional code 31 is used has been described. However, the figurative bodies 21 to 23 form a one-dimensional code such as a barcode or a color barcode instead of the two-dimensional code 31. Also good.

  In addition, the figurines 21 to 23 may be provided with uneven portions having different positions and numbers as identification information. In this case, the detection unit 18 can be a switch or a proximity sensor that detects the position and number of the uneven portions. Further, the figurative bodies 21 to 23 may include an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) inside, and the detection unit 18 may read the identification information of the RFID.

  In addition, the main body 11 may include a volume adjusting unit that changes the volume when outputting a song, a song, or the like in multiple stages or continuously. The control unit 41 can output the music output externally at the music playback timing T1 and the song whose external output is switched “ON” at the timings T2, T4, and T6 at a volume adjusted in advance.

  In addition, the main body unit 11 includes a voice synthesis unit in front of the voice output unit 14 as a method of switching the song data 513 output internally to the external output, Each song may be input individually. For example, the voice synthesizer can individually control ON or OFF of the input song and each song according to the identification information 512 determined by the control unit 41.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Karaoke toy 11 Main part 12 Stand microphone 13 Fixed part 14 Audio | voice output part 15 Conversation button 16 Play button 17 Switching button 18 Detection part 21-23 Shape 31 31 Two-dimensional code 41 Control part 42 Input part 43 Storage part 51 Music data table 52 Conversation data table 511 Song data 512 Identification information 513 Singing data 521 Identification information 522 Conversation data Sb1 to Sb3 External output T1 Song playback timing T2 to T7 Timing T8 Song stop timing

Claims (5)

A detection unit for detecting identification information of the figurine;
A storage unit for storing a sound corresponding to a song and the identification information;
An audio output unit;
A control unit;
With
The controller is
The external output of the music from the audio output unit, and the internal output of the audio corresponding to the music being externally output,
While detecting the identification information by the detection unit, the sound corresponding to the identification information being detected is switched to an external output by the audio output unit.
Karaoke toy characterized by that.   The karaoke toy according to claim 1, wherein the control unit simultaneously starts or stops the external output of the music and the internal output of the sound.   The karaoke toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the identification information is a two-dimensional code.   The karaoke toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control unit outputs a song as the voice. The detection unit and the audio output unit include a main body formed on an upper surface,
The main body has a microphone toy arranged next to the detection unit,
The karaoke toy according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that:

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