JP3949624B2 - A karaoke song selection reservation device that prompts the requester to specify the requested song - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a multi-function karaoke remote control device, and more particularly, to a user interface technology of a karaoke remote control device that can easily manage members when using karaoke in a group.

A personal karaoke remote control transmitter called a personal remote control is known. In addition, with the recent popularization and high performance of mobile phones, a technology for using a mobile phone owned by each person as a karaoke remote controller has been developed. By using such a personal karaoke remote controller, the individual used can be specified (see Japanese Patent No. 3136272 and Japanese Patent No. 3429210).
Furthermore, as a technique for identifying an individual, a number of techniques for registering a user ID in advance in a karaoke device or a shared karaoke remote control device and associating the user ID when sending each command have been developed. Yes. Since individuals can be specified by these techniques, a karaoke company can know the karaoke use status for each individual. Therefore, it becomes an environment in which it is easy to improve the merchantability of karaoke by enriching personalized services based on usage results such as privilege services according to usage frequency and providing information by preference analysis.
From such a point of view, for example, Japanese Patent No. 3429210 discloses a technique for collecting performance histories and presenting a personalized music list on a mobile phone. Japanese Patent No. 3400921 discloses a point service according to the use of karaoke by the present applicant.

  Further, JP 2002-32089 A, JP 2002-91463 A, JP 2002-156983 A, JP 2003-76382 A, and the like disclose a user's favorite music list as a personal music book for each individual. The technology to create and use is disclosed in detail. This is because the favorite song list selected by the user is recorded and saved for each user, and the favorite song list for the specified user is presented on the personal information screen, and specified from the displayed favorite song list This is a technique for registering the ID of the recorded music and the user's ID in the performance reservation queue in association with each other. Even enthusiastic karaoke enthusiasts sing at most dozens of songs, so if you create your own favorite song list in such a personal music book, you can easily make karaoke performance reservations It is very convenient.

  Further, the present applicant has put into practical use a multi-function karaoke remote control device that has a music index database storing index information of karaoke music, and can select a music piece desired by the user and reserve a performance. In particular, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 2003-140666 and 2003-167589 disclose a multi-function karaoke remote control device having a personal music book for registering music selected by a user and favorite music. Yes.

Furthermore, the present applicant has obtained a patent for a technique related to a karaoke remote control device equipped with a video camera (Japanese Patent No. 3432132). In this technique, a person who has reserved a performance is photographed and transferred to a karaoke device, and when a performance is started or a list of requested songs is displayed, a picture of the person who reserved each song is displayed.
Japanese Patent No. 3136272 Japanese Patent No. 3429210 Japanese Patent No. 3400921 JP 2002-32089 A JP 2002-91463 A JP 2002-156983 A JP 2003-76382 A JP 2003-140666 A JP 2003-167589 A Japanese Patent No. 3432132

  In any of the above prior arts, various types of individual services are enjoyable, and whether or not to use them is up to each user. Even if many people enjoy karaoke at the same place, there are users who fully enjoy convenient personalized services, and they are completely ignorant or indifferent to such services provided with great care. There can be situations where there are users.

  On the other hand, when enjoying karaoke in a group, if all the members gathered can identify and use the individual, for example, it is easy to know who has reserved which song to play, and a service that is convenient for all users Can be provided, and the entertainment of karaoke can be further improved, which is very convenient. It can be an opportunity for karaoke operators to attract customers.

  Recently, mobile phones with digital cameras have exploded in popularity, and they have gained tremendous popularity because they can easily take pictures of their owners and familiar scenery. From this, the present inventor considered that if an individual can be specified using an image photographed with a digital camera, it would be easy and acceptable for the user.

The karaoke music selection reservation device according to the present invention is specified by the following items (1) to (12).
(1) It is a karaoke music selection reservation device that includes a user interface, storage means, communication means, and control means, and searches a music index database. (2) The music index database includes a music ID, a music title, and an artist name. (3) The user interface displays an information screen under the control of the control means and can accept user input. (4) The storage means includes a personal identification code and a personal identification mark. (5) The communication means can communicate with the karaoke apparatus. (6) The control means performs member notification processing and a music index database according to user input. When one piece of music is specified by user input through the music selection process for searching for (7) Member notification process The contents of the member table are transmitted from the communication means to the karaoke apparatus. (8) The first process is to display the song name / artist name of one specified song and to accept the user input of the reservation instruction ( 9) The second process displays a list of individual identification marks extracted from the member table on the display screen and displays a new member mark when there is a user input for a reservation instruction while the information of the first process is displayed. (10) The third process is to receive one personal identification mark by the user input during the information display of the second process. When a chapter is specified, the fourth process is performed. When a new member mark is specified by a user input while the information of the second process is displayed, the fifth process is performed. (11) The fourth process is specified. Personal identification code corresponding to the identified personal identification mark A performance reservation signal extracted from the member table and including the personal identification code and the music ID of the identified music is transmitted from the communication means to the karaoke device. (12) The fifth process sets a personal identification mark. Accepts user input, assigns a personal identification code to the personal identification mark, registers the association between the personal identification code and the personal identification mark in the member table, and also identifies the personal identification code and the specified music Sending a performance reservation signal including the music ID to the karaoke apparatus from the communication means

  In the present invention, the digital camera is provided, and the control means receives the user input for registering the personal identification mark, and includes an individual including image data obtained by photographing the user with the digital camera. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which an identification mark is created, a personal identification code is assigned to the personal identification mark, and a correspondence between the personal identification code and the personal identification mark is registered in the member table.

  According to the multi-function karaoke remote control device of the present invention, not only karaoke enthusiasts who frequently use karaoke, but also those who have used it for the first time and those who are less frequently used, all users can feel free to You can register the identification information. Therefore, especially when enjoying karaoke in a group, it is easy to know who made a reservation for which song, so that another person can avoid reserving the same song and vice versa. A variety of ways to enjoy karaoke are possible, such as reserving the same song. As described above, since the members of the group can be identified, the range of services that can be provided is widened, and the entertainment of karaoke is improved. In addition, it is possible to provide more people with a point service according to the usage record for each individual and a service suitable for taste. Therefore, an increase in karaoke users and karaoke usage opportunities is expected.

=== Configuration of Karaoke Remote Control Device ===
FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show the external appearance and electronic system configuration of a multifunction karaoke remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. This multi-function karaoke remote control device is a palmtop type keyboardless computer having dimensions of about B5 and a little thickness.

  In appearance, most of the apparatus main body is occupied by a liquid crystal touch panel 1 in which a transparent touch sensor 1b is superimposed on a liquid crystal display panel 1a. Inside, a central processing unit 2 including a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM, and a liquid crystal display panel 1a. Display driver 3, input detection circuit 4 of transparent touch sensor 1b, flash memory 5, short-range wireless communication means (IrDA transceiver 6, infrared LED 7, infrared light receiving element 8) for communicating with the karaoke device, power supply A battery, a communication control unit 9 that performs data communication with the karaoke device via the data communication device of the charging station, a digital camera 10 that captures a user and captures it as image data are mounted.

The central processing unit 2 stores and manages the music index database in the flash memory 5. The song index database is a database that describes various attribute information such as the song name, singer name, and singing part of the lyrics that can be played on the karaoke device. The system is configured to update.
The short-range wireless communication means between these devices may be a Bluetooth signal in addition to the IrDA interface.

=== Member Registration ===
The karaoke remote control device according to the present embodiment is configured so that users gathered to use karaoke can be managed as a member table. For this purpose, a user interface (user interface) for accepting member registration and creating a member table is provided. The member table is an individual consisting of a personal identification code consisting of a two-digit number uniquely assigned to each user in this karaoke remote control device, and a mark in which the user's own face photograph is combined with a frame selected by the user The identification mark is associated with each other.

  FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of the top screen 30 displayed when the karaoke remote control device is activated. FIG. 4 shows an outline of the screen transition when registering a member. When the “add member” button is instructed on the top screen of FIG. 3, first, a two-digit personal identification code is appropriately extracted. In addition, several types of frames prepared in advance in the memory are displayed in a list so that the user can select a desired frame (FIG. 4A). When a user selects and designates a certain frame, the digital camera 10 causes the user's face to be photographed next. For example, the previously selected frame is displayed as a guide frame for shooting, and is shot in an appropriate size. The central processing unit 2 stores the photographed JPEG format photo data in the flash memory 5.

  Further, the user's name is input (FIG. 4B). When you enter the name input screen, the Hiragana character palette is displayed, and you can enter it by touching it.

  The central processing unit 2 manages it as a member table in association with the personal identification code together with the inputted name, the location information of the photographed photograph data, and the information of the selected frame. FIG. 5 illustrates the logical configuration of the member table.

  The photograph stored here is combined with the selected frame, and is displayed and output as a list on the top screen 30 or the like as a mark (personal identification mark) for identifying this member. Of course, the entered name may be added to form a personal identification mark. When the user selects and instructs the personal identification mark displayed here, the personal identification code stored in association with this mark is known.

  The contents of the member table created / updated here are also transmitted to the karaoke apparatus at an appropriate data communication opportunity with the karaoke apparatus. Therefore, the karaoke apparatus is also configured so that the personal identification mark can be specified using the personal identification code as a key.

  At this time, the identification code of the karaoke remote control device (such as the machine number of the karaoke remote control device) may be added and transferred. A member can be specified also when using a plurality of karaoke remote control devices.

  A user interface is also provided that allows all registered members to be deleted from the member table at a time or one by one at an appropriate opportunity such as when karaoke use is terminated.

  The personal identification mark is not limited to the above example, and other personal identification marks can be adopted. For example, it is possible to adopt a method in which a photograph is selected and selected from several types of characters prepared in advance in the memory 5 without taking a photograph. Further, it is also possible to adopt a method in which only a name or nickname is used as a personal identification mark or personal identification code. The karaoke remote control device may be configured to be able to capture handwritten characters and handwritten marks, and may be used as a personal identification mark.

  In addition, karaoke companies can provide more detailed personalized services by making it possible to register detailed personal information such as address, name, phone number, and preferences in association with the member table registered here. It is convenient to be able to provide. For example, it can be realized by preparing a user interface capable of inputting other detailed information at an appropriate opportunity after member registration by the above procedure.

  Furthermore, when such detailed personal information is transferred to a karaoke host device and managed, a member ID or member card is issued to the user, and this user uses karaoke at another opportunity. In addition, a format in which information registered using these IDs and cards is downloaded to a karaoke remote controller and used can also be adopted. This is convenient, for example, when using the online karaoke at member stores throughout the country.

=== Music search function ===
The central processing unit 2 searches or selects a song desired by the user based on the song index database by a user interface (user interface) using the liquid crystal touch panel 1 (music search function).

  As for the music search function, as disclosed in detail in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-131672 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-131673, a variety of music such as new music, song name, singer name, duet, that time, genre, etc. The desired music can be searched by the attribute information. The top screen 30 is provided with buttons for calling various search methods (new music, song title, singer name, duet, that time, genre, etc.) and functions (history, remote control, game, camera, etc.). If buttons for each search method or function are instructed while this screen 30 is displayed, an initial screen for guiding to each search method or function is displayed, and screen transition is made hierarchically from the initial screen, and finally The user interface is such that the user can specify the music that the karaoke device wants to reserve for performance.

  When an operation input for reserving the performance of the music is made according to the performance reservation processing described below, a remote control signal including the identification code of the corresponding music is transmitted and the performance is reserved in the karaoke apparatus.

=== Performance reservation processing ===
As a user interface characteristic of the present invention, when a user specifies a desired song and reserves a performance, a screen for selecting a personal identification mark of the user registered as a member is displayed. A personal identification code corresponding to the received personal identification mark is also included and transmitted. The user interface in the case where performance reservation is made after specifying a desired song by each search method will be described below.

  FIG. 6 illustrates screen transitions when the user specifies a desired song and reserves a performance. When the user specifies and selects a song to be requested by the song index function, detailed attribute information of the song is displayed on the liquid crystal touch panel 1. When the user confirms the detailed attribute information and designates a “reservation” button on the screen, a screen for prompting the member identification is displayed (FIG. 6A).

  In this embodiment, a list of marks similar to the personal identification mark displayed on the top screen 30 is displayed as a pop-up menu 62 on the reservation button. When the user selects a mark indicating himself / herself, the central processing unit 2 refers to the member table and extracts a personal identification code corresponding to the mark. Then, the short-range wireless communication means (wireless transmitter) communicates with the karaoke apparatus existing in the vicinity, and transmits the music to the karaoke apparatus including the personal identification code in the remote control signal for reserving the performance.

Here, for a user who has not yet registered as a member, when the icon 63 representing “new member” enumerated in the member list display is designated, the same user as “add member” 31 on the top screen described above The interface allows the user to newly register as a member. In other words, in accordance with the instructions on this screen, the user's face is photographed with the digital camera 10 and a photograph is registered. Filled in. Furthermore, a remote control signal for reserving a musical performance is transmitted to the karaoke apparatus together with the personal identification code. As a result, a personal identification code is always attached when making a performance reservation.
In any case, after that, a confirmation screen (B) indicating that the performance has been reserved is displayed, and then the screen returns to the top screen 30.

  In the memory of this multi-function karaoke remote control device, a tune counter for each registered member (personal identification code) is provided. This counter is for counting the number of songs reserved by each member. When a new member is registered, an initial value 0 is set in the counter associated with this member. It goes without saying that when a member is deleted from the member table, the corresponding counter is released.

  The central processing unit 2 counts up (increases) a counter corresponding to each personal identification mark when transmitting a performance reservation remote control signal. Then, the count value read from the counter for each member is displayed immediately next to the mark of each registered member displayed as a list 32 on the top screen 30 or the like. Thereby, the number of music pieces reserved for performance by the user corresponding to each mark is displayed. According to this, who knows how many songs have been reserved can be seen at a glance, so that smooth communication can be achieved within the group and singers can enjoy karaoke with a sense of fairness without bias.

  It is also possible to configure so that the number of songs that have been played is subtracted from the count value of the counter for the member who reserved the song after the performance of the song that has been reserved for performance has been completed through appropriate communication with the karaoke device. is there. As a result, the number of songs currently reserved for performance is known, which further improves convenience.

  In addition, the member list display 62 displayed when the reservation button is instructed is in the form of being displayed on the screen of the detailed attribute information of the music as a pop-up menu of the reservation button in this embodiment, but the display method is This is not a limitation. For example, the screen may be a screen that is displayed next after switching from the detailed attribute information screen of the music.

  According to the embodiment described above, not only karaoke enthusiasts who frequently use karaoke, but also people who have used the karaoke for the first time and people with low frequency of use, it is easy to identify individuals. You can register information. Therefore, especially when enjoying karaoke in a group, it is easy to know who made a reservation for which song, so that another person can avoid reserving the same song and vice versa. A variety of ways to enjoy karaoke are possible, such as reserving the same song. As described above, since the members of the group can be identified, the range of services that can be provided is widened, and the entertainment of karaoke is improved. In addition, it is possible to provide more people with a point service according to the usage record for each individual and a service suitable for taste. Therefore, an increase in karaoke users and karaoke opportunities can be expected.

1 is a schematic external view of a multifunction karaoke remote control device according to the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of the said multifunctional karaoke remote control apparatus. It is the figure which illustrated the top screen displayed with the said multifunctional karaoke remote control apparatus. It is the figure which illustrated screen transition at the time of member registration in the above-mentioned multifunctional karaoke remote control device. It is the figure which illustrated the logical structure of the member table employ | adopted with the said multifunctional karaoke remote control apparatus. It is the figure which illustrated the screen transition at the time of the performance reservation in the said multifunctional karaoke remote control apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Liquid crystal touch panel 2 Central processing unit 10 Digital camera 30 Top screen 31 Button 32 instructing member addition Registered member list display 61 Performance reservation button 62 Pop-up menu for prompting identification of member instructing performance reservation

Claims (2)

A karaoke music selection reservation device comprising a user interface, a storage means, a communication means, and a control means for searching a music index database,
The song index database associates song IDs with song names / artist names and aggregates them,
The user interface displays an information screen under the control of the control means and accepts user input,
The storage means stores a member table in which a plurality of personal identification codes and personal identification marks are described in association with each other,
The communication means can communicate with the karaoke device,
The control means performs the member notification process and performs the first to fifth processes when one music is specified by the user input through the music selection process for searching the music index database according to the user input,
The member notification process sends the contents of the member table to the karaoke device from the communication means,
The first process is to display the song name / artist name of one specified song and accept the user input of the reservation instruction,
In the second process, when there is a user input for a reservation instruction while displaying the information of the first process, a list of each individual identification mark extracted from the member table is displayed on the display screen and a new member mark is displayed. , It is possible to accept user input specifying one of these marks,
The third process performs the fourth process when one personal identification mark is specified by the user input during the information display of the second process, and the new member mark by the user input during the information display of the second process. When the chapter is identified, perform the fifth process.
In the fourth process, a personal identification code corresponding to the specified personal identification mark is extracted from the member table, and a performance reservation signal including the personal identification code and the music ID of the specified music is transmitted from the communication means to the karaoke apparatus. Send to
The fifth process accepts user input for setting a personal identification mark, assigns a personal identification code to the personal identification mark, and registers a correspondence between the personal identification code and the personal identification mark in the member table. A karaoke song selection reservation device that transmits a performance reservation signal including the personal identification code and the song ID of the specified song to the karaoke device from the communication means. Equipped with a digital camera,
When receiving a user input for registering a personal identification mark, the control means creates a personal identification mark including image data obtained by performing a process of photographing the user with a digital camera, and the personal identification mark The karaoke music selection reservation device according to claim 1, wherein a personal identification code is assigned to the personal identification code, and the association between the personal identification code and the personal identification mark is registered in the member table.