JP3060662U - Vending machine for music - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] Even if you forget the song name, you can try listening and purchase the desired CD. You can be assured that you hear the confirmation of the desired CD or the like. You can easily buy it when you are comfortable in the neighborhood. A music reproduction unit reproduces music selected by a trial music selection unit among music recorded in a music recording unit. When receiving the deposit signal, the recording medium discharge unit 8 takes out the CD or the like selected by the recording medium selection unit 7 from the recording medium storage unit 3. The audio reproducing unit 10 is used by the audio recording unit 9
The audio corresponding to the CD or the like selected by the recording medium selection unit 7 from among the audios recorded in the CD, that is, the audio corresponding to the purchased CD or the like is reproduced.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a music vending machine for selling music recording media such as CDs and cassette tapes.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, when purchasing music recording media such as CDs and cassette tapes, remember the song titles and singer names of the music that you like by listening to them on a TV or radio, and then look for the music CD or the like at a store and purchase it. It is common.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, in the past, it was necessary to remember the song title and singer's name of the music to be purchased, so if you forgot or misremembered you, you could not buy the desired CD etc. Was. In the past, there was a problem that the user did not have a sense of security because it was only necessary to check whether the purchased CD or the like was the desired CD or the like by looking at the display or design of the cover of the CD or the like. In addition, stores such as CDs are generally located only in large cities, and the hours of operation of the stores are usually limited, so it is easy to purchase CDs and the like when they are comfortable. There was a problem that it was not possible.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem. Even if the name of a song or the like is forgotten, the user can listen to the song and purchase a desired CD or the like. The aim is to provide a vending machine for music that can be reassured by listening to the confirmation of whether or not it is a CD, etc. that can be purchased, and that can be easily purchased when it is convenient in the neighborhood.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, a music vending machine according to the present invention includes a deposit processing unit that sends a deposit signal when a predetermined amount is deposited into a deposit unit; and a recording unit that stores a plurality of music recording media. A medium storage section; a music recording section for recording music recorded on each music recording medium; a sample music selection section for enabling selection of music to be previewed from music recorded in the music recording section; A music reproducing unit that reproduces the music selected by the preview music selecting unit from the music recorded in the music recording unit; and a plurality of music recordings stored in the recording medium storage unit when the deposit signal is received. A recording medium selector for selecting a recording medium for music to be purchased from a medium; a recording medium ejector for taking out the recording medium for music selected by the recording medium selector from the storage medium storage section; Media compatible An audio recording unit for recording audio that is recorded in the audio recording unit; and an audio reproduction unit that reproduces audio corresponding to the music recording medium selected by the recording medium selection unit from the audio recorded in the audio recording unit. Features.

[0006] The deposit processing unit may send a deposit signal after confirming the cash inserted into the deposit unit, or send a deposit signal after confirming the amount recorded on a card or the like. The music recording medium may be a CD, a cassette tape, or any other medium. The audition music selection unit converts the song sung in front of the built-in microphone into a music signal in addition to the push button type, keyboard type, and compares the music of the music signal with the music recorded in the music recording unit. It may be one that selects similar music. It is preferable that the vending machine for music is provided with an alarm device for preventing the cash inserted into the deposit unit or the recording medium for music stored in the storage medium storage unit from being stolen. Further, a data management device for managing the type, the number, and the like of the purchased music recording media may be provided.

[0007] In the music vending machine according to the present invention, when purchasing a music recording medium such as a CD or a cassette tape, a predetermined amount is deposited in a deposit section, and the music to be purchased in the recording medium selecting section is purchased. Select a recording medium for use. The selected music recording medium is taken out from the recording medium ejection unit. Music vending machines do not require sales staff, so if they are installed 24 hours a day at convenience stores, liquor stores, and stationery stores, you can easily purchase music recording media when you are comfortable in the neighborhood. can do.

If the user wants to listen to the music before purchasing the music recording medium, the user selects the music to listen to in the audition music selection section. The selected music is played back by the music playback unit and can be previewed. Therefore, even if you forget the song name or singer name of the music you want to purchase or misunderstand the memory, you can listen to the music before purchasing and purchase the desired CD or the like. Also, the music vending machine can function as a jukebox even when the music recording medium is not purchased. The music that can be listened to may be limited to the intro only.

When a music recording medium to be purchased is selected, the selected music recording medium is taken out, and the sound recorded in the sound recording unit is reproduced by the sound reproduction unit. The reproduced sound corresponds to the purchased music recording medium. For example, a message such as “Singer 〇〇. Thank you for purchasing” is played by the voice of the singer of the purchased music. As a result, the purchaser can feel reassured by hearing whether or not the purchased CD or the like is the desired CD or the like, and can obtain a sense of satisfaction with a human-like sound such as "thank you".

[0010]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 show an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the music vending machine 1 includes a deposit processing unit 2, a recording medium storage unit 3, a music recording unit 4, a trial listening music selection unit 5, a music reproduction unit 6, It has a recording medium selection unit 7, a recording medium ejection unit 8, an audio recording unit 9, an audio reproduction unit 10, and a CPU 11.

The deposit processing section 2 has bills and money insertion ports (receipt sections) 2a, 2b, and sends a deposit signal when a predetermined amount of money is deposited into the insertion ports 2a, 2b. The recording medium storage unit 3 stores a plurality of CDs and cassette tapes (music recording media). The music recording section 4 is composed of a ROM and records music recorded on each CD or the like. The sample music selection unit 5 has a push button switch 5a, and enables selection of the sample music to be sampled from the music recorded in the music recording unit 4. The music reproducing section 6 has a speaker 6a, and reproduces the music selected by the trial music selecting section 5 from the music recorded in the music recording section 4.

The recording medium selecting unit 7 has push button switches 7 a and 7 b for selecting a CD and a cassette tape, and receives a deposit signal from a plurality of CDs or the like stored in the recording medium storing unit 3. A CD or the like to be purchased can be selected. The recording medium ejection unit 8 takes out the CD or the like selected by the recording medium selection unit 7 from the recording medium storage unit 3. The recording medium discharge unit 8 can be configured similarly to a general vending machine.

The audio recording unit 9 is composed of a ROM and records audio corresponding to each CD or the like. The audio reproducing unit 10 reproduces, from the speaker 6a, the audio or the like selected by the recording medium selecting unit 7 among the audios recorded in the audio recording unit 9, that is, the audio corresponding to the purchased CD or the like.

The CPU 11 includes a deposit processing section 2, a recording medium storage section 3, a music recording section 4, a trial music selection section 5, a music reproduction section 6, a recording medium selection section 7, a recording medium discharge section 8, and a voice recording section 9. And the audio reproduction unit 10. In addition, an advertisement may be attached to the lower front part 1a of the vending machine 1 for music.

Next, the operation will be described. When purchasing a CD or cassette tape, the music vending machine 1 inserts a predetermined amount of money into the slots 2a and 2b and presses the push button switches 7a and 7b of the recording medium selection unit 7 to purchase the CD or cassette tape. Select a cassette tape. The selected CD or cassette tape is taken out from the recording medium discharge unit 8. The music vending machine 1 does not require a salesperson, so if it is installed 24 hours a day at convenience stores, liquor stores, stationery stores, etc., you can easily purchase CDs etc. when you are comfortable in the neighborhood. Can be.

If the user wants to listen to music before purchasing a CD or the like, he or she presses a push button switch 5a of the audition music selection section 5 to select music to listen to. The selected music is played back by the music playback unit 6, and its intro can be previewed. For this reason, even if you forget the song name or singer name of the music you want to purchase or misunderstand the memory, you can listen to the music before purchasing and purchase the desired CD etc. . The music vending machine 1 can also function as a jukebox even when a CD or the like is not purchased.

When a CD or the like to be purchased is selected, the selected CD or the like is taken out, and the sound recorded in the sound recording unit 9 is reproduced by the sound reproducing unit 10. The reproduced sound is a voice of the singer of the purchased CD etc. and includes a message such as "Singer 歌. Thank you for your purchase." As a result, the purchaser can feel reassured by hearing whether the purchased CD or the like is the desired CD or the like, and can obtain a sense of satisfaction by a human-like voice of "thank you".

[0018]

[Effect of the invention]

 According to the music vending machine according to the present invention, even if the user forgets the title of the music, he / she can listen to the music and purchase the desired music recording medium. Voices such as "Thank you" by the corresponding singers and others can hear the confirmation of whether or not the recording medium is the music recording you want, so that you can feel safe and satisfied, and when you are interested in the neighborhood. It can be purchased easily.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a music vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the music vending machine of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vending machine for music 2 Deposit processing part 3 Storage medium storage part 4 Music recording part 5 Sample music selection part 6 Music reproduction part 7 Recording medium selection part 8 Recording medium discharge part 9 Audio recording part 10 Audio reproduction part 11 CPU

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A deposit processing unit for sending a deposit signal when a predetermined amount is deposited in a deposit unit, a recording medium storage unit for storing a plurality of music recording media, and a recording medium stored in each music recording medium. A music recording unit that records music, a sample music selection unit that enables selection of music to be sampled from music recorded in the music recording unit, and a music sample selection unit among the music recorded in the music recording unit. A music playback unit that plays back the selected music; and a recording medium selection unit that, when receiving the deposit signal, enables selection of a music recording medium to be purchased from a plurality of music recording media stored in the recording medium storage unit. A recording medium ejecting unit that takes out the music recording medium selected by the recording medium selecting unit from the recording medium storage unit; an audio recording unit that records audio corresponding to each music recording medium; Department And an audio reproduction unit for reproducing the sound corresponding to the recorded the recording medium selection unit music recording medium selected by one of the sound, the vending machine music and having.