JP3879686B2 - Apparatus and program for using content related to sound or music - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a technology for using content related to sound or music.
[0002]
[Prior art]
There is an apparatus for automatically playing music by inputting song data (song data) in an electronic musical instrument or a personal computer with a built-in sound source. At the same time, there are some that display the score on the display screen.
Conventionally, in the contents such as the above-mentioned song data, parameter types such as timbre, effect, tempo setting and their values (hereinafter simply referred to as parameters) when using the contents are embedded, and music is used. It is set to an apparatus that uses content (see Patent Document 1).
However, it is desired to embed an optimum parameter for the content. This optimum parameter depends not only on the music but also greatly differs depending on the device using the content. Since there is not only one type of device that uses content, embedding all parameters adapted to different types of content using devices all together in the content is difficult to create content and the amount of content data Will also increase.
[0003]
On the other hand, when a device or program that uses content is upgraded, the content can be expressed better by using a new parameter or changing the value of the original parameter. However, content containing only the original parameters cannot enjoy the advantage of version upgrade as it is. In addition, when only parameters that are not compatible with the original parameters can be set, it will not operate normally. In order to respond to the version upgrade, it is enormous and expensive to create and redistribute content once distributed.
[0004]
Further, even for the same content, there is a case where it is desired to change the parameter so as to allow better expression, for example, regardless of the content usage device. Even in such a case, if the parameter is embedded in the content, it is necessary to change the content every time it is modified, and it is difficult to change the content already held on the user side.
As described above, embedding parameters in content has various problems in that the content is effectively used.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-242265 A
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and it is possible to set a parameter to be set for content related to sound or music independently of the content related to sound or music. The object is to provide a utilization device and its program.
For example, the parameter to be set can be set according to the individual use side of the content.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The present invention according to claim 1 is content related to sound or music, and includes at least one content element constituting the content, and the entire content and / or the at least one content element. A content use device related to sound or music, having content use means for assigning content identification information for identifying each, and using the content to which the content identification information is added, The content input means for acquiring the content to which the content identification information is added, the entire content and / or the at least one content element, and the correspondence relationship between the content identification information and a plurality of different types of parameters.By referring to the correspondence storage means for storing the correspondence data to be shown and the correspondence data stored in the correspondence relation storage means,Parameter determining means for determining one or more types of parameters corresponding to the content identification information acquired by the content input means, and 1 or 2 determined corresponding to each of the content identification information by the parameter determination means A parameter setting unit configured to set a plurality of types of parameters in the content use unit when using the whole content and / or at least one element obtained by the content input unit and assigned with the content identification information. And the content using means uses the entire content acquired by the content input means using one or a plurality of types of parameters set when using the entire content by the parameter setting means. The above The content elements acquired by content input means is to utilize using one or more kinds of parameters are set at the time of using the content element by said parameter setting means.
  Therefore, since it is not necessary to add the parameter itself to the content by using the content identification information, the parameter can be created or modified independently of the content, so that the production of the content is simplified. In addition, parameters can be set without significantly increasing the amount of content data.
CoCorrespondence between content identification information and one or more types of parametersShow corresponding dataThere is a storage means for storing, and the correspondence can be defined by this storage means. In this case, it is easy to change the correspondence rules.
[0008]
  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the content utilization apparatus related to the sound or music according to the first aspect, the correspondence relation updating means includes the correspondence relation updating means, wherein the parameter determining means is When one or a plurality of types of parameters cannot be determined, the parameter determination unit is caused to obtain correspondence data between the content identification information and the one or more types of parameters.Update the correspondence data stored in the correspondence storage means.Is.
  Therefore, the parameter determination unit can determine one or more types of parameters corresponding to the content identification information acquired by the content input unit at any time with respect to the entire content and / or at least one content element.
[0009]
  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the content utilization apparatus related to sound or music according to the first or second aspect,Correspondence memoryMeans for the entire content and / or the at least one content element;,Correspondence with one or more types of parameters according to the content utilization meansThe correspondence determination data is stored, and the parameter determining means refers to the correspondence data stored in the correspondence relationship storage means,One or a plurality of types of parameters corresponding to the content identification information acquired by the content input unit and corresponding to the content using unit are determined.
  Accordingly, parameters can be set according to each user side independently of the content, and the production of the content according to each user side can be simplified. Parameters can be set according to individual users without significantly increasing the amount of content data. Even if there is a model change or version upgrade on the content usage side, the content providing side can use the original content as it is, so it can be easily handled.
[0010]
  The parameter determination means relates to the whole content and / or the at least one content element, a combination of the content identification information and user identification information for identifying the content utilization means, and the one or more types of parameters. And determining one or more types of parameters corresponding to the combination of the content identification information acquired by the content input means and the user side identification information. . In this case, when the content use means is changed, it can be dealt with by changing the use side identification information.
  In addition, the parameter determination means described above has storage means for storing a correspondence relationship between the combination of the content identification information and the user side identification information for identifying the content use means and the one or more types of parameters. The correspondence relationship can be defined by this storage means. In this case, it is easy to change the correspondence rules.
  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the content use apparatus related to the sound or music according to the first or second aspect, the user side identification information is used as the user side identification information for identifying the user side of the content. Use side identification information storage means for storing, wherein the correspondence relation storage means relates to the whole content and / or the at least one content element, and a combination of the content identification information and the use side identification information; Alternatively, correspondence data indicating correspondence relations with a plurality of types of parameters is stored, and the parameter determination means is acquired by the content input means by referring to correspondence data stored in the correspondence relation storage means. Corresponding to the content identification information and stored in the user side identification information storage means. And depending on their utilization-side identification information is what determines the one or more kinds of parameters.
[0011]
  Claim5In the invention described in (1), the apparatus for using content related to sound or music described in claim 1 is realized in the form of a program for causing a computer to execute the apparatus. Similarly, claims 2 and 3, 4The invention described in (1) can also be realized in the form of a program executed by a computer.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of contents and correspondence tables used in one embodiment of the present invention.
In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes content related to sound or music. Reference numeral 2 denotes an apparatus for using content related to sound or music.
In general, content is information expressed in a format such as text, sound, performance, still image, moving image, or a composite format thereof, and is displayed to the user on the content utilization device 2 side. Further, even a software program is included in the above-described content when it is regarded as the above-described composite format, such as game software.
[0013]
The above-described content 1 related to sound or music is particularly limited to content related to sound or music.
The sound content is data obtained by recording or synthesizing voices such as narration and reading, and other environmental sounds, and is provided as performance data designating an audio waveform or a special tone color. Music content is data obtained by recording or synthesizing musical instrument performances or data recording singing, and is provided as audio waveforms or performance data.
The contents 1 related to sound or music include, in addition to those described above, musical scores, lyrics text, and image data (visible image data related to performance, for example, live music video image) that is reproduced together with sound or music alone. Or background image).
Hereinafter, the content 1 related to sound or music is simply referred to as content 1, and the content using device 2 related to sound or music is simply referred to as content using device.
[0014]
A unique ID is added to the content 1 as content identification information assigned to identify each content and / or at least one content element.
Although the content use device 2 is illustrated as hardware, in the case of a personal computer or the like, the use of the content 1 is realized by executing a software program.
The content using device 2 stores a correspondence table 3 in which each unique ID is associated with a parameter group (one or a plurality of parameters).
In addition, the setting table 4 and “content use side identification information a” 5 may be stored.
The setting table 4 associates content and content elements with parameter groups.
The “content use side identification information a” 5 is used to identify the content use side, that is, the content use device 2 and / or the content use program. This can be used when the correspondence table 3 is changed to one corresponding to the content use side.
[0015]
FIG. 1 shows a general example in which content 1 (content name A) is composed of a plurality of content elements B to D.
When the content A is expressed in a plurality of different ways on the content utilization device 2 side, the content A is divided into a plurality of content elements according to the expression mode.
However, the number of content elements may be one, or if a common parameter can be set even if the mode of expression is different, a plurality of content elements may be combined and a common unique ID may be added.
If there is an entire content or content element that does not require setting of parameters from the content side for each content utilization device 2, it is not necessary to add a unique ID to it.
In some cases, it is better to subdivide into a plurality of content elements in order to give a difference in expression even if the mode of expression is common.
For example, pieces of performance data that are subdivided into content materials such as pitch data, note length data, and tempo data are used as content elements. Further, for example, musical score display data divided into content materials such as musical notes, other music symbols, pitch names, and lyrics are used as content elements.
[0016]
Although not shown, the content 1 includes information necessary for the file structure in the same manner as a general data file in addition to the content element.
Also, a unique ID_AThe beginning of the file, unique ID_B, ID_C, ID_DIs arranged at the head of each content element. However, this is an example, and the arrangement is not limited to the illustrated arrangement as long as the content and the content element can be specified.
The unique ID is an example of content identification information for identifying content. The unique ID is originally issued by an administrator such as a content release manager.
However, a GUID (Globally Unique IDentifier) can be used as the unique ID. One example is a 128-bit number created by combining the “Mac (Media Access Control) address” assigned to each Ethernet (R) card installed in the hardware of the device and the time when the GUID was created. is there. Accordingly, each time a plurality of content creation devices generate a GUID, it may be considered that a unique ID is generated around the world. As a result, centralized management of unique IDs is not necessary.
The content 1 has, for example, a plurality of types corresponding to a plurality of music songs. Accordingly, different IDs are generally assigned to the entire contents and / or content elements.
[0017]
Parameters are set when the content 1 is used on the content utilization device 2 side.
The parameter here is a function related to the content expression set on the side using the content and its specific value.
The parameters that can be set vary greatly depending on the ability to use the content. For example, the types of parameters are originally different between the sound source device and the effector device. Even if the sound source device is the same, if the model is different, it may be better to change the setting value even if the parameter type is different, as well as the same parameter type.
Therefore, by setting parameters according to the content using side, it is possible to use the content according to the ability of the content using side.
[0018]
For the entire content, parameters common to individual content elements are set. On the other hand, a parameter depending on each content element is set for each content element.
The content 1 does not include a parameter that is set when the content is used. Instead, a unique ID for identifying each of the entire content 1 and / or at least one content element is assigned and added to the content.
On the other hand, the content use device 2 uses the unique ID assigned to each of the content name A and the content elements B to D as the correspondence table 3._A~ ID_DCorresponding data for designating parameters corresponding to is stored.
The correspondence table 3 differs depending on the content use side such as the individual content use device 2.
[0019]
The content utilization device 2 assigns one content 1 (content name A) among the many contents 1 to a unique ID._A~ ID_DGet along with.
Next, refer to the correspondence table 3 and get the unique ID_A~ ID_DThe parameters to be set are determined by extracting the parameter groups A to D corresponding to each of the parameters. It is assumed that the correspondence table 3 includes data indicating the correspondence between all the unique IDs added to the acquired content 1 and the parameter group.
Next, as shown in the setting table 4, when using the content A and the content elements B to D, parameter groups A to D to which the same unique IDs are assigned are set in the apparatus. This setting table 4 is for explaining the correspondence, and does not necessarily need to be created in the memory area.
[0020]
In the above description, the parameters are set according to the content use side. However, there are cases where it is desired to change the parameters in response to a request from the content creation side.
For example, even when the content is the same, there are cases where it is desired to change the parameters when using the entire content or content elements so that a better expression is possible.
In this case, a new unique ID is assigned so that the content use device 2 can acquire the content with the new unique ID added, and the correspondence between the new unique ID and the changed parameter is defined. The correspondence table 3 may be changed.
[0021]
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific example of the contents and the correspondence table shown in FIG. The content 1 is an automatic performance data file 11 of a certain song. For example, it is filed in the same way as SMF (Standard MIDI File) and sequencer program original standards.
Performance data is stored for a plurality of performance parts, and each performance part generates a musical tone waveform signal of a different instrument tone in a sound source on the use device side.
Unique ID for performance data of guitar part₁Is assigned. This unique ID is assigned to the automatic performance file 11 according to a predetermined format, for example, at a location where the master track is located.₁Has been written.
The content utilization apparatus 2 is a personal computer 12, and a program (sequencer software) 14 for reproducing performance data and displaying a score is installed. In addition, a guitar effect plug-in (add-in program) 15 is installed.
[0022]
The guitar effect plug-in 15 provides effects suitable for guitar performance content, such as distortion and overdrive that distort the sound.
The personal computer 12 has a unique ID₁And a correspondence table 13 corresponding to the guitar effect parameter group corresponding thereto are stored.
The guitar effect plug-in 15 has a unique ID assigned to the guitar part from the automatic performance file 11.₁To get. Next, by referring to the correspondence table 13, the unique ID₁The guitar effect parameter group specified by is determined. The guitar effect parameters are set and the guitar part is played.
As a result, it seems to the user that the guitar effect parameter group suitable for the guitar effect plug-in 15 is automatically set by the automatic performance data file 11.
[0023]
For performance data of other parts, if you want to set parameters from the content side, a new unique ID is assigned to the performance part, and the correspondence between the new unique ID and parameter group is also specified. The correspondence table 13 may be changed. When parameters such as reverb are commonly set for performance of all performance parts, a new unique ID is assigned to the entire content and the correspondence table 13 may be changed.
In addition, in the case of a plug-in having an auto-arrangement function that automatically creates performance data of an accompaniment part, for example, a unique ID is assigned to the melody part to be auto-arranged, and the unique ID and the style parameter to be set If the correspondence relationship is defined in the correspondence table 13, the style parameter corresponding to the auto-arrange function can be set on the creation side of the automatic performance file 11.
[0024]
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a second specific example of the contents and the correspondence table shown in FIG. Content 1 is a multimedia file 21 having content elements of different media. 22 is a personal computer, 23 is a correspondence table, and 24 is a multimedia program.
The multimedia file 21 includes, for example, a performance data block 21a, an audio data block 21b, and a score display data block 21c. Unique ID for the entire content_Three, Unique ID for each content element_Four, ID_Five, ID₆Is assigned. The file position to which each unique ID is added is arbitrary, and it is only necessary that the content can be associated with the unique ID.
In the illustrated example, the performance data block 21a and the score display data block 21c are distinguished from each other. However, different contents may be expressed from the content of the same performance data block 21a, such as automatic performance and score display.
[0025]
The correspondence table 23 includes a unique ID included in the multimedia file 21._Three~ ID₆And a parameter group suitable for the multimedia program 24 on the content use side are stored in association with each other. Each parameter group is, for example, a quality parameter group, an effect parameter group, an effect parameter group, and a music symbol font parameter group.
The quality parameter group given here as an example is a parameter for collectively specifying the quality of the content that the multimedia program 24 represents as a whole when the multimedia file 21 is used.
The quality is, for example, the resolution of notes in the case of performance data, the sampling rate in the case of waveform data, the presence or absence of color display in the case of score display data, the type of music symbol to be displayed, and the like.
As described above, the quality may be managed on the creation side of the multimedia file 21 in addition to the quality according to the content use side. For example, even if the content is the same, the parameter is created so that the quality is lowered when the multimedia file 21 is a trial version and the quality is enhanced when the multimedia file 21 is a product version.
[0026]
In the description with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, the correspondence tables 3, 13, and 23 are temporarily or continuously stored in the storage device in the apparatus on the content use apparatus side. However, it is not always necessary to use such correspondence tables 3, 13, and 23.
For example, the correspondence relationship may be defined in the program list. In the example of FIG. 2, a predetermined unique ID is included in the program description of the guitar effect plug-in 15 without using the stored correspondence table 13.₁It is sufficient to embed a step in which a predetermined guitar effect parameter group is determined when the is input.
There are few types of guitar effect parameters selected according to the difference in content 1, and the corresponding unique ID₁This can be easily realized if the number of types is small.
[0027]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a content using apparatus that realizes an embodiment of the present invention.
In the figure, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 34 is provided with a working area of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 32. A ROM (Read Only Memory) 33 stores a system program. An OS (Operating Systems) program is loaded from the HDD (hard magnetic disk device) of the external storage device 42 into the RAM 34. The CPU 32 loads an application program such as a content use program from the HDD into the RAM 34 and executes it.
An operation unit 35 such as a keyboard and a mouse is an operation unit for performing various selections and settings such as acquisition of content and corresponding data, parameter setting, content playback control, and the like, and an operation state is detected by a detection circuit 36.
The display circuit 37 outputs a score, text, still image, moving image, etc. to the display 38 for visual display.
[0028]
The sound source circuit 39 receives performance data and a group of parameters related thereto, generates a musical sound waveform signal, and outputs it to the effect circuit 40. The effect circuit 40 inputs effect related parameters through the bus 31, adds the effect to the musical sound waveform signal, supplies it to the sound system 41, and outputs it from the speaker.
The audio waveform data of the content is output from the bus 31 to the effect circuit 40, added with an effect, mixed with a musical sound waveform signal to which the effect is added independently, and output to the sound system 41.
Instead of the sound source circuit 39 and the effect circuit 40, the CPU 32 may generate a musical sound waveform signal and add an effect by a software sound source program.
[0029]
The external storage device 42 is a drive for a recording medium such as a CD-ROM (compact disk read only memory), MO (Magneto Optical Disk), DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), etc., semiconductor memory card (flash memory) in addition to the HDD. ) Recording / reproducing apparatus. Contents, corresponding data, and the like are input from a removable recording medium, stored in the HDD, loaded into the RAM 34, and used.
Reference numeral 43 denotes a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) interface, which connects various MIDI devices 44 such as an external tone generator and a MIDI keyboard to the bus 31. A general-purpose interface such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), IEEE1394 (Eye Triple E 1394), or the like may be used, and direct connection or LAN (Local Area Network) connection may be used.
Reference numeral 45 denotes a communication interface, which is connected to a content distribution server 47 or the like via a communication network 46 such as the Internet and downloads content and corresponding data. The application program itself may be downloaded.
[0030]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a content providing service system for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.
51 is a content creation device, 52 is a content distribution server, 53 is a content utilization device X, and 54 is a content utilization device Y. Although the hardware configuration diagrams of the content creation device 51 and the content distribution server 52 are omitted, the content creation device 51 and the content distribution server 52 can be realized with the same configuration as the content use device shown in FIG.
The content and the corresponding data are acquired from the content distribution server 52 to the content using devices X53 and Y54 via a communication network such as a local area network or the Internet. The content may be acquired from a recording medium such as a CD-ROM on which the content is recorded, or may be stored in advance in the content use devices X53 and Y54.
[0031]
The content creation unit 55 of the content creation device 51 creates the content 1 related to sound or music, and attaches a unique ID for identifying and identifying each of the entire content and / or at least one content element. .
In the parameter and correspondence data creation unit 56, a parameter group corresponding to each content utilization device X53, Y54,... Is created for the entire content and / or at least one content element, and is associated with each unique ID. To create corresponding data.
[0032]
In the content distribution server 52, the content storage unit 57 stores a plurality of contents created by the content creation unit 55, while the correspondence data storage unit 58 stores the parameter and correspondence data created by the correspondence data creation unit 56. To do. Therefore, the content distribution server 52 constructs a database in which a plurality of contents and parameters suitable for a plurality of utilization devices are configured separately and associated with each other by a unique ID.
The parameter and correspondence data creation unit 56 always creates correspondence data corresponding to the latest content for each content utilization device X53, Y54 and also creates correspondence data corresponding to version upgrade of each content utilization device X53, Y54. And stored in the corresponding data storage unit 58.
[0033]
The content using devices X53, Y54,... Have the correspondence table 3 corresponding to each in the correspondence table storage units 60, 63. The parameters can be changed by an editing operation using an operator according to the user's preference. Separately, a user-specific correspondence table is provided, and parameter groups and unique IDs manually set by the user₁Corresponding data may be stored. The user-specific correspondence table may be used preferentially from the next time.
There are various methods for storing the correspondence table 3 in the correspondence table storage unit 60 of the content utilization device X53.
[0034]
In the first method, the apparatus is pre-installed in the correspondence table storage unit 60 in correspondence data between unique IDs assigned to a large number of contents 1 and parameter groups corresponding to each content use apparatus X53. This is a method of shipping or supplying the data on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM and storing it in the correspondence table storage unit 60.
In the example shown in FIG. 2, a group of parameters used by any one of a plurality of automatic performance data files 11 (including unpurchased ones) and corresponding to the guitar effect plug-in 15 are collected. Store it.
The second method is a method of taking in corresponding data that is necessary for the use of the content 1 and includes parameters corresponding to each content use device X53 simultaneously with the acquisition of the content 1.
In the third method, after the content 1 is acquired, the correspondence table update unit 59 stores correspondence data that is necessary for the use of the content 1 and includes parameters according to each content utilization device X53. In this method, the correspondence table 3 is updated by being acquired by the unit 60.
[0035]
Even in the first method described above, the unique ID added to the content 1 may not exist in the correspondence table storage units 60 and 63. For example, even if the correspondence table 3 is stored, if there is content released after storage, there is usually no unique ID added to this content. In such a case, it is only necessary to newly acquire corresponding data as in the third method.
In the specific example shown in FIG. 2, the effect plug-in 15 for guitar can set a better effect parameter group value for the automatic performance data file 11 than before, Even when new parameters that are not compatible with each other are set, it is only necessary to update the correspondence table 13.
In particular, when a version upgrade program is downloaded from the content distribution server 52, the corresponding data for the content use device X53 after the upgrade can be acquired from the corresponding data storage unit 58 and updated at the same time.
[0036]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation on the content utilization device X53 side in the content providing service system shown in FIG.
In S71, each unique ID in the content 1 stored in the content use unit 61 is read. If each unique ID is in the correspondence table storage unit 60 in S72, the process proceeds to S73, and the parameter corresponding to each unique ID is read. Is supplied to the content use unit 61, and the content is used in S75.
However, in S72, when each unique ID does not exist in the correspondence table storage unit 60, the process proceeds to S74.
[0037]
When automatically requesting the content distribution server 52 to distribute the latest correspondence data, the “content usage side identification information” of the content usage device X53 is transmitted to the content distribution server 52, so that the correspondence table necessary for itself is sent. Can only be downloaded.
Here, the “content usage side identification information” is described as “content usage side identification information a” 5 in FIG.
For example, the production number (model number + serial number), the product name and version, or the product user registration number of the content using device 2 can be used.
[0038]
You may download without including "content use side identification information", including the corresponding data with the parameter according to content use apparatuses other than oneself. In this case, the combination data of the unique ID and the user side identification information for identifying the user side of the content and the parameter group is downloaded, and in S73 after the download, the unique ID and its own “content user side identification information” are downloaded. The parameter corresponding to the combination with “” may be determined. In this case, it is possible to easily cope with a change on the side using the content.
Note that there are cases where both the content usage device 2 and the content usage program are related to the content expression capability. In this way, when a plurality of items are related to the content use function such as the ability to express the content, “content use side identification information” is assigned to each of them and transmitted to the content distribution server 52, or each is integrated. It is necessary to assign “content user side identification information” to be identified and transmit it to the content distribution server 52.
[0039]
In the case of manual update, the content use device X53 notifies the user that there is no unique ID in the correspondence table storage unit 60. In response to this, the user edits the correspondence table 3 stored in the correspondence table storage unit 60 (registers the correspondence relationship between the new unique ID and the parameter group) or manually accesses the content distribution server 52 by using an operator. Then, the “content use side identification information” is transmitted, and the correspondence data between each unique ID and the parameter corresponding to the content use side of the user is selected and downloaded.
Alternatively, the latest correspondence data may be read from a recording medium such as a CD-ROM.
As described above, the correspondence table 3 once stored in the correspondence table storage unit 60 is updated to a parameter group according to the content use side by sequentially overwriting or adding a new one as a library of parameter groups. be able to.
[0040]
The content distribution server 52 shown in FIG. 5 is a server device that provides corresponding data for content that causes the content use device X53 on the content use side to set one or more parameters according to each unique ID. is there.
In the following description, a configuration example as a server that provides correspondence data will be described.
The corresponding data providing server of the first example has a configuration including a user side identification information input unit (not shown) and a corresponding data providing unit in addition to the corresponding data storage unit 58.
The correspondence data storage unit 58 relates to the entire content and / or at least one content element of a plurality of contents, according to each user side identification information, one or more according to the content identification information (unique ID) and the side to be used. Corresponding data with other parameters are stored.
The corresponding data providing unit extracts the corresponding data corresponding to the user side identification information acquired by the user side identification information input unit from the corresponding data storage unit 58 and provides the corresponding data to the content using side.
As a result, the content use device X53 side can determine parameters corresponding to the content identification information and used.
[0041]
The correspondence data providing server of the second example has a content identification information input unit (not shown) and a correspondence data providing unit in addition to the correspondence data storage unit 58.
The correspondence data storage unit 58 stores correspondence data between content identification information and one or more parameters with respect to the entire content and / or at least one content element of the plurality of contents.
The corresponding data providing unit extracts the corresponding data corresponding to the content identification information acquired by the content identification information input unit from the corresponding data storage unit 58 and provides it to the content user.
As a result, it becomes possible to determine parameters according to the content identification information on the content utilization device X53 side.
[0042]
The correspondence data providing server of the third example has a configuration including a use side identification information input unit, a content identification information input unit, and a correspondence data provision unit in addition to the correspondence data storage unit 58.
Corresponding data storage unit 58 relates to the entire content and / or at least one content element of a plurality of contents, a combination of content identification information and use side identification information, and one or more parameters according to the use side. Corresponding data is stored.
The corresponding data providing unit extracts from the corresponding data storage unit 58 the corresponding data corresponding to the usage identification information acquired by the usage identification information input unit and the content identification information acquired by the content identification information input unit. Provide to the content user.
[0043]
Therefore, on the content use device X53 side, it is possible to determine parameters according to the “specific content identification information” input by the content identification information input unit and according to the use side.
For example, the content identification information added to the content newly acquired on the content utilization device X53 side may be input as the “specific content identification information”.
Alternatively, when it becomes impossible to determine one or a plurality of parameters according to the use side due to version upgrade on the content use device X53 side, the content use device X53 side is assigned to the content already acquired. The content identification information may be input as the “specific content identification information”.
[0044]
In the above description, a personal computer in which software that uses content is installed is exemplified as the content use device.
However, the content use device may be a dedicated music device (for example, an electronic musical instrument, an effector device, a sound source device), an audio device, a portable communication terminal such as a mobile phone, a game device, a karaoke device, or an automatic performance piano. Good. The content use function can be realized by causing an embedded CPU to execute a control program.
The hardware for using the content may be a device provided as a separate plug-in board.
In the case of a portable communication terminal, various contents such as ringing melody sound, audio waveform reproduction, game, karaoke lyrics, etc. are related to sound or music.
The devices are not limited to those built in one main body, but each is a separate device, each device is connected using various networks, and each content element is used in a different device and integrated as a whole. It may be a content use system.
[0045]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description, the present invention has an effect that parameters set for content related to sound or music can be easily adapted to individual users without changing the content. is there.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of contents and correspondence tables used in an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific example of the content and the correspondence table shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a second specific example of the content and the correspondence table shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a content using apparatus that implements an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a content providing service system for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart showing an operation on the content using apparatus side in the content providing service system shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Content related to sound or music, 2 ... Usage device of content related to sound or music, 3 ... Correspondence table, 4 ... Setting table, 5 ... Content use side identification information a, 51 ... Content creation device, 53 ... Content use device X, 54... Content use device Y

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Content related to sound or music, including at least one content element constituting the content, and content identification information for identifying each of the whole content and / or the at least one content element is assigned A device for using content related to sound or music, having content using means for using the content to which the content identification information is added,
Content input means for acquiring content with the content identification information added thereto;
Correspondence relationship storage means for storing correspondence data indicating correspondence relationships between the content identification information and a plurality of different types of parameters with respect to the entire content and / or the at least one content element ;
Parameter determining means for determining one or more types of parameters corresponding to the content identification information acquired by the content input means by referring to the correspondence data stored in the correspondence storage means ;
One or more types of parameters determined by the parameter determination unit corresponding to each of the content identification information are acquired by the content input unit and the entire content to which each of the content identification information is assigned and Or having parameter setting means for setting the content using means when using at least one element;
The content using means uses the entire content acquired by the content input means by using one or more types of parameters set when the entire content is used by the parameter setting means, and the content Using the content element acquired by the input means by using one or more types of parameters set when the content element is used by the parameter setting means;
A device for using content related to sound or music. Having correspondence update means,
When the parameter determination unit cannot determine the one or more types of parameters, the correspondence relationship update unit acquires correspondence data between the content identification information and the one or more types of parameters. by Ru to update the corresponding data stored in the correlation storage means,
The apparatus for using content related to sound or music according to claim 1. The correspondence relationship storage means relates generally and or the at least one content element of said content, said content identification information, the correspondence data indicating the correspondence relationship between one or more types of parameters corresponding to the content utilizing unit storage Is what
The parameter determination means corresponds to the content identification information acquired by the content input means by referring to the correspondence data stored in the correspondence relationship storage means , and 1 according to the content utilization means. Or determine multiple types of parameters,
The apparatus for using content related to sound or music according to claim 1 or 2. A user side identification information storage means for storing the user side identification information as user side identification information for identifying the user side of the content;
The correspondence storage means relates to the whole content and / or the at least one content element, and indicates a correspondence between the combination of the content identification information and the user side identification information and the one or more types of parameters. To store data,
It said parameter determining means determines, by referring to the corresponding data stored in the correlation storage means, corresponding to the content identification information acquired by the content input unit, and the utilization-side identification information storage means storing One or more types of parameters are determined according to the user identification information of the user
The apparatus for using content related to sound or music according to claim 1 or 2. Content related to sound or music, including at least one content element constituting the content, and content identification information for identifying each of the whole content and / or the at least one content element is assigned A content use program related to sound or music, comprising a content use step for using the content to which the content identification information is added,
A content input step for acquiring the content with the content identification information added thereto;
For the entire content and / or the at least one content element, refer to the correspondence data stored in the correspondence storage unit that stores correspondence data indicating correspondence between the content identification information and a plurality of different types of parameters . A parameter determining step for determining one or more types of parameters corresponding to the content identification information acquired by the content input means;
One or a plurality of types of parameters determined corresponding to each of the content identification information by the parameter determination step are acquired by the content input step and the entire content to which each of the content identification information is assigned and Or causing the computer to execute a parameter setting step that is set in the content use step when using at least one element;
The content use step uses the entire content acquired in the content input step using one or more types of parameters set when using the entire content in the parameter setting step, and the content Using the content element acquired in the input step by using one or more types of parameters set when using the content element in the parameter setting step;
A program for using content related to sound or music.

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