JP4963269B2 - Image-compatible music recommendation presentation system - Google Patents

Description

  In the present invention, when an external input image arbitrarily set by a user is displayed as a background video instead of a background video set as default for each music piece, shooting location data and shooting date data of the external input image are displayed. The present invention relates to a technique capable of recommending and presenting music extracted in accordance with.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, various techniques have been developed for karaoke apparatuses in order to meet the various demands of karaoke users. For example, a karaoke system has been developed that can display an external input image arbitrarily set by a user as a background video, instead of a background video set as a default for each music piece. Specifically, this is a karaoke system in which a karaoke performance terminal is provided with a connection terminal of an external storage device to capture an image recorded in the external storage device and display the image as a background video when playing music.

  Here, the external input image that can be displayed as a background video is generally a video taken by a digital camera. For example, video shot with a digital camera is stored in an external storage device (for example, an SD memory card), and this external storage device is connected to a karaoke performance terminal to capture video data. Can be displayed as a background image.

  In recent years, a technique for grasping the current position using GPS has become widespread and is used in navigation systems mounted on automobiles, ships, airplanes, and the like. Furthermore, a technique is also known in which a GPS function is installed in a mobile phone so that the current position of the user of the mobile phone can be grasped. By using this GPS technology, it is possible to attach shooting location data to a video shot with a digital camera. As described above, a technique for adding shooting location data to shooting data is disclosed (see Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

  The technique described in Patent Document 1 records shooting location data together with image data in order to increase the added value of a shot image after shooting. Specifically, the GPS module operates in conjunction with the shutter operation of the camera, and acquires latitude / longitude information of the current location. Data such as the shooting date, shooting time, longitude / latitude, and place name retrieved from the place name memory are appended to the shot image and stored in the flash memory.

  Further, the technique described in Patent Document 2 automatically selects and reproduces music related to a specific region such as a local song. Specifically, the vehicle-mounted GPS system includes a map-related information storage unit that indicates which region the song data is related to, and a region segment information storage unit that stores which region the current position belongs to. To recognize the current position of the vehicle. Then, the region division is specified based on the recognized current position information, and the music corresponding to the region division is selected with reference to the map-related information storage unit.

  Also, a karaoke apparatus has been proposed that can easily identify the age of a song preferred by a user and can easily and efficiently select a song that was popular in that region, taking into account regional characteristics in the age ( (See Patent Document 3).

  In the technique described in Patent Document 3, in the music search method, the age desired by the user, the input condition of the user's current age or birth age, and the age or age of the user And specifying the area desired by the user based on the user's area designation. The music search mode for extracting music to be searched can be set with reference to the regional popular music management table from the specified age and region.

JP 2000-196933 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-248953 JP 2006-154272 A

  By the way, in a karaoke system in which an external input image arbitrarily set by the user is displayed as a background video, the music corresponding to the shooting location and shooting date of the external input image displayed as the background video is listened to as a BGM. Or there is a request to sing the music. For example, when displaying an external input image taken during a trip to Okinawa as a background image, listening to a song related to the Okinawa region as a BGM or singing the song makes the memories of the trip clearer. It can be expected to increase your enjoyment. At this time, if it is possible to select the music corresponding to the time when the photo was taken, it is considered that the enjoyment will further increase.

In this regard, in the above-described conventional technology, an external input image arbitrarily set by the user can be displayed as a background video, and a music corresponding to the shooting location and shooting date of the external input image to be displayed as the background video is displayed. You cannot listen to BGM or sing the song.
That is, in the technique described in Patent Document 1 described above, additional information of data such as shooting date, shooting time, longitude / latitude, place name retrieved from the place name memory is attached to the shot image and stored in the flash memory. Although the technology is described, there is no description about using it in a karaoke system.

  Moreover, although the technique described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 2 describes a technique for playing a local song related to the current position of a car as a BGM, a song is created in correspondence with an image taken with a digital camera or the like. There is no description about making it selectable.

  Similarly, the technique described in Patent Document 3 described above discloses a technique for easily and efficiently selecting a song that was popular in that region by adding regional characteristics to the age of the song that the user likes. However, there is no description about displaying an external input image as a background image and performing music selection using shooting location data and shooting date data attached to the external input image.

  The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-described circumstances. When an external input image arbitrarily set by a user is set as a background video, the shooting location and shooting date of the external input image to be displayed as a background video are disclosed. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image-compatible music recommendation presentation system capable of listening to music corresponding to the BGM as BGM or singing the music.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the image-compatible music recommendation presentation system of the present invention has the following features.
That is, the image-compatible music recommendation presentation system of the present invention is built in a communication karaoke system including a plurality of karaoke performance terminals connected to a host device via a network communication line. Instead of the default background video, an external input image can be displayed as a background video according to the user's settings, performance log collection means, regional music extraction management means, external input image management means, External input image setting means and image-compatible music presenting means are provided.

  The performance log collecting means collects the performance log in each karaoke performance terminal by adding at least installation area data set in each karaoke performance terminal, and the regional music extraction management means collects the karaoke performance based on the collected performance log. Extracting and managing the music with the highest number of performances for each installation area of the terminal, the external input image management means manages at least the external input image attached with the shooting location data in a predetermined external input image storage unit, The external input image setting means enables an alternative setting to use the external input image stored in the external input image management means as a background video instead of the background video set as default for each music. When an external input image is set as a substitute for the background video, the region-specific music extraction management means corresponds to the shooting location data attached to the external input image. To music selection to be able to list the music that was extracted for each location area, it is characterized in.

  In the image-compatible music recommendation presentation system, when collecting performance logs, performance date data is attached and collected, and in addition to shooting location data, shooting date data is attached to the external input image. Is possible.

  That is, the performance log collecting means collects the performance log in each karaoke performance terminal with at least the installation area data and performance date data set in each karaoke performance terminal, and the regional music extraction management means collects Based on the performance log, the music with the highest number of performances is extracted and managed for each installation region and every predetermined period, and the external input image management means is an external input with at least shooting location data and shooting date data attached Images are managed by a predetermined external input image storage unit. In addition, the image-compatible music presentation means corresponds to the shooting location data and shooting date data attached to the external input image when the external input image is set as a substitute for the background video, and the regional music extraction management means The music extracted in the installation area and every predetermined period is displayed in a list so that the music can be selected.

According to the image-compatible music recommendation presentation system of the present invention, performance logs are collected from each karaoke performance terminal connected by a communication network, and the number of performances is set for each installation area of the karaoke performance terminal, or for each installation area and a predetermined period. Extract top songs. When an external input image arbitrarily set by the user is set as a background video, the background video shooting location, or the music corresponding to the shooting location and shooting date is recommended and presented as a music selection target.
Therefore, it is possible to listen to the music corresponding to the shooting location and shooting date of the external input image set as the background video by the user as BGM, or to sing the music.

  Specifically, for example, when displaying an externally input image taken during a trip to Okinawa as a background image, listening to a song that is favored and played in the Okinawa region as a BGM or singing the song As a result, the memories of the trip are clearly evoked and the enjoyment increases. At this time, by making it possible to select music corresponding to the time when the photograph was taken, the enjoyment is further increased.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of an image-compatible music recommendation presentation system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The image-compatible music recommendation presentation system according to the embodiment of the present invention is configured to display an external input image arbitrarily set by a user as a background video instead of the default video set for each song. It has a function of recommending and presenting a music location having data corresponding to the shooting location of the image or the shooting location and shooting date.

<External input image>
First, an external input image and external input image management means used in the image-compatible music recommendation presentation system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The external input image is a personal image prepared individually by the user, unlike a background image incorporated in the karaoke performance terminal, that is, a normal background image preset in advance for each music piece. The image may be either a still image or a moving image.
The external input image management means is means for managing external input images. For example, an external storage device such as an SD memory card attached to a karaoke performance terminal, an HDD that is a component of the karaoke performance terminal, or the like. The external input image stored in the RAM is managed.

The external input image used in the image-compatible music recommendation presentation system according to the embodiment of the present invention is accompanied by shooting location data and shooting date data with respect to the image data. The device that generates the external input image is, for example, a digital camera or a digital video camera.
In general, images taken with a digital camera or digital video camera include, in addition to image data, a file name (image ID), data format, data size, shooting date, image size, shooting equipment, Information such as resolution is attached. Of these pieces of information, the external input image management means manages at least data relating to the image ID and the shooting date.

  Further, a GPS module is mounted on a digital camera or digital video camera, and latitude / longitude data acquired by the GPS module can be attached to an external input image as shooting location data. Is described in JP 2000-196933 A. Specifically, the GPS module module mounted on the digital camera operates at the timing when the shutter is operated, receives radio waves from GPS satellites, acquires the latitude / longitude data of the current position, and is attached to the image data. Let me remember.

  At this time, the latitude / longitude data may be stored directly, but a place name correspondence table in which the latitude / longitude data and the place name data are stored in advance is prepared, and the place name corresponding to the acquired latitude / longitude data is prepared. The data may be stored attached to the image data. This place name correspondence table may be built in a digital camera or the like, may be built in a host device, or may be built in a karaoke performance terminal. In addition, the place name data associated with the latitude / longitude data may be a prefecture name, an old country name in front of the abandoned prefecture, or a region name such as Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, etc. Good.

<Overall configuration>
Next, the overall configuration of the image-compatible music recommendation presentation system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 shows a configuration of an image-compatible music recommendation presentation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram showing an overall configuration of an image-compatible music recommendation presentation system, and FIG. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of a host apparatus.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the image-compatible music recommendation presentation system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a host device 11 and a plurality of karaoke performance terminals 13 connected to each other via a communication network 12. Yes. The communication network 12 can use a public telephone line, a dedicated telephone line, an optical communication line, a LAN, etc., but it is difficult for a third party to infiltrate the network, to listen to and alter data, and to not monopolize the bandwidth. It is preferable to use a VPN constructed by the Internet because it is an inexpensive communication network.

<Host device>
As shown in FIG. 1B, the host device 11 includes a transmission / reception unit 21, a control unit 22, a data processing unit 23, a performance log database (performance log DB) 24, and a customer database (customer DB) 25.
The host device 11 manages music index data, updated music index data, music data, user data, performance logs, and the like used in each karaoke performance terminal 13. Music index data, updated music index data, user data, and the like are transmitted from the host device 11 to the karaoke performance terminal 13. On the other hand, a performance log or the like is transmitted from the karaoke performance terminal 13 to the host device 11. Note that the performance log includes data such as installation area data, the number of times the music is played, and the date of performance given to each karaoke performance terminal 13. The music index data includes music index data that is recommended and presented corresponding to the external input image, in addition to the music index data that is normally used.

<Transmitter / receiver>
The transmission / reception unit 21 is means for transmitting / receiving data to / from each karaoke performance terminal 13, and is configured by a communication circuit and software for maintaining the consistency of the communication method in the communication network 12.
<Control means>
The control unit 22 is a unit for comprehensively controlling the host device 11 and is configured to include a CPU and its peripheral devices. The control unit 22 operates according to an application program stored in a ROM or the like, and has a control function. It comes to show.
The control unit 22 functions as a performance log collection unit 26 and a regional music extraction management unit 27.

<Performance log collection means>
The performance log collecting means 26 is a means for collecting performance logs in each karaoke performance terminal by adding at least installation area data set in each karaoke performance terminal or performance date data in addition thereto.
In general, each karaoke performance terminal 13 connected to the host device 11 via the communication network 12 is assigned unique address data. Therefore, the performance log in each karaoke performance terminal 13 can be collected by associating the music ID and the address data for the music performed on each karaoke performance terminal 13. Further, by adding performance date data to the performance log, the music ID, the address data of the karaoke performance terminal 13 and the performance date data are collected as performance logs for the music performed at each karaoke performance terminal 13. can do.

<Regional music extraction management means>
The regional music extraction management means 27 is a means for extracting music with the highest number of performances for each installation area, or for each installation area and every predetermined period, based on the collected performance logs.
As described above, the performance log can include the song ID, the address data of the karaoke performance terminal 13 and the performance date data. For example, by classifying address data for each prefecture, the performance log can be managed for each area where the karaoke performance terminal 13 is installed. Moreover, in addition to the classification regarding the installation area of the karaoke performance terminal 13, the performance log is managed for each installation area and every predetermined period by adding a classification based on the performance date data of the music. Can do.

  Here, the regional music extraction management unit 27 extracts the music having the highest number of performances for each installation region based on the collected performance log, or extracts the music having the highest performances for the installation region and every predetermined period. To do. Specifically, for example, the ten songs having the highest number of performances are ranked and extracted for each installation area of the karaoke performance terminal 13 or for each installation area and a predetermined period. The performance log managed by the regional music extraction management means 27 is stored as a performance log database 24 in, for example, an HDD or the like that constitutes the host device 11.

In addition, the standard used when classifying the karaoke performance terminal 13 for each installation area is not limited to only prefectures, for example, it may be an old country name in front of the abandoned prefecture, and areas such as Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, etc. It may be a name.
The classification criteria for the predetermined period is not particularly limited, and may be any period such as a weekly unit, a monthly unit, a three-month unit, a six-month unit, or a year unit.

<Data processing means>
The data processing means 23 includes a program for accessing the performance log database 24 and the customer database 25 to process data extraction, change, and addition.

<Performance log database>
The performance log database 24 is a database for managing performance logs collected from a plurality of karaoke performance terminals 13. For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the performance log database 24 is constructed by associating a song title, an artist name, a song ID, a performance count, and a performance ratio for each area where the karaoke performance terminal 13 is installed. Further, when the performance log includes a predetermined period during which the music is played, for example, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), the music title, artist name, music ID, predetermined In this period, the number of performances (performance frequency) and performance ratio are associated with each other. In addition, the data regarding each musical piece are arranged in order with the frequency | count of performance or performance frequency.

<Customer database>
The customer database 25 is a database in which user information is registered for each user. The customer database 25 is constructed, for example, by associating image file names such as user ID, name, second name (for example, nickname), address, telephone number, age, gender, occupation, and facial photo for each user. . The image file is stored in the customer database 25. In the present embodiment, management data related to external input images may be stored in the customer database 25.

<Karaoke performance terminal>
Next, the karaoke performance terminal 13 to which the image-compatible music recommendation presentation system according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the karaoke performance terminal 13.
As shown in FIG. 3, the karaoke performance terminal 13 includes a karaoke main body 30, a display means 54, a mixing amplifier 53, a microphone 51, a speaker 52, and a remote input / output terminal 50, and the host device 11 via the communication network 12. And connected. Moreover, the karaoke main body 30 and the display means 54 are connected by a wired system or a wireless system.

<Remote input / output terminal>
The remote input / output terminal 50 has a user interface function, and transmits / receives data to / from the local transmission / reception means 39 of the karaoke main body 30 by a wired method or a wireless method. A circuit board, a program, and a program for functioning as the music search means 45 are provided. Examples of the wireless system used here include irDA and bluetooth (registered trademark), which are proximity wireless communication technologies. Further, as a user interface function, for example, an input / output display unit (not shown) in which a liquid crystal display and a touch sensor are stacked is provided, and by touching an icon or a character string displayed on the input / output display unit, , Music selection and data input.

  The remote input / output terminal 50 includes a program for functioning as the image corresponding music presentation means 46 and the image selection means 47, and includes a music index database (DB) 48. Each means constituting the remote input / output terminal 50 will be described in detail later.

<Karaoke body>
The karaoke main body 30 includes a bus 31, central control means 32, ROM 33, RAM 34, HDD 35, music song output means 43, reproduction control means 44, reservation management means 42, local transmission / reception means 39, network transmission / reception means 49, external input image management means. 40, and an external input image setting means 41.

<Central control means>
The central control means 32 is a means for comprehensively controlling the karaoke system, and is constituted by, for example, a CPU and its peripheral devices, and is controlled by the CPU or the like operating according to an application program stored in the ROM 33 or the like. The function can be demonstrated.

<ROM / RAM>
The ROM 33 is a device for storing application program data and numerical data for controlling each device constituting the karaoke system, and is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory. The RAM 34 is a device for functioning as a temporary storage area for temporarily reading application programs and various data, and is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory. Note that the virtual RAM 34 may be configured using a hard disk storage device or the like instead of configuring the RAM 34 with a physical semiconductor memory. In the present embodiment, a reservation queue is stored in the RAM 34. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, this reservation queue is stored in association with a song ID, a song name, and a user ID of a song selector in the order of performance, and an external input image is set as a background video. Is stored in association with the image ID set as a substitute.

<HDD>
The HDD 35 is a large-capacity storage device constituting the karaoke main body 30, and functions as a music database (DB) 36, a video database 37 (DB) 37, and an external input image storage unit 38 in this embodiment.

  The music database 36 also functions as music index data storage means. Music index data configured by synchronizing performance data (MIDI (registered trademark) data) and lyrics telop data is associated with a music code, respectively. It is a stored database. Here, the performance data is digitized performance data of each music piece, and the lyrics telop data is lyrics character data of the music synchronized with the performance data.

  The video database 37 is a database in which a predetermined number of normal background videos preset in advance for each music are stored as video files corresponding to the music IDs of the music. In the case where an external input image that is individually prepared by the user and is not displayed as a background video, a normal background video stored in the video database 37 is displayed in accordance with the performance of the music.

  The external input image storage unit 38 is a storage unit for storing external input images managed by the external input image management means 40. Note that an external storage device (for example, an SD memory card) or the like attached to the remote input / output terminal 50 may function as the external input image storage unit 38, or an HDD or the like constituting the host device 11 may store the external input image. The unit 38 may function.

<Music song output means>
The music tune output means 43 is an electronic circuit for digitally reproducing the performance data extracted from the music database 36 based on the music ID and converting it to analog and outputting it to the mixing amplifier 53. The mixing amplifier 53 is a means for mixing the singer's singing voice inputted from the microphone 51 and the performance data sent from the music tune output means 43, and amplifying it by the amplifier function and outputting it from the speaker 52. is there.

<Reproduction control means>
The playback control means 44 is an electronic device for outputting the lyrics telop data (lyric character data) of the music data extracted from the music database 36 to the display means 54 in synchronization with the music performance data during the karaoke performance. Circuit. Further, the reproduction control means 44 displays on the display means 54 a reserved music list by an operation instruction from the user via the remote input / output terminal 50 and a list of music that can be selected and set by the image corresponding music presentation means 46. It also has a function to display.

<Display means>
The display means 54 is a device for displaying video, lyrics telop, display identification information, and the like at the time of karaoke performance.

<Reservation management means>
The reservation management means 42 is selected by the user using the function of the music search means 45 in the remote input / output terminal 50, or selected from the music presented by the function of the image corresponding music presentation means 46, and the local transmission / reception means. 39 is a program for associating the user ID transmitted through the terminal 39, the selected song ID, and the set background image with the reservation queue in the RAM 34 for management. The music selection display and the reservation queue display can be performed on either or both of the input / output display section (not shown) and the display means 54 of the remote input / output terminal 50.

<Transmitting / receiving means>
The local transmission / reception means 39 is means for transmitting / receiving data to / from the remote input / output terminal 50. The network transmission / reception unit 49 is a unit for transmitting / receiving data to / from the host device 11 via the communication network 12 and is configured by a communication circuit and software for maintaining the consistency of the communication method in the communication network 12. The

<External input image management means>
The external input image management means 40 is a means for storing an image ID, shooting location data, or an external input image attached with shooting date / time data in addition to these, and an external storage means such as an SD memory card, for example. And a program for managing external input images stored in HDD, RAM, and the like, which are constituent elements of the karaoke main body 30.
The external input image management means 40 manages at least the image ID, the shooting location data, or the data related to the shooting date among the information stored in the external input image storage unit 38.

<External input image input example 1>
Here, an input example of the external input image in the external input image management means 40 will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an input example of an external input image when one SD memory card mounting slot 61 is provided in the karaoke performance terminal 13.
In the example shown in FIG. 4, when an SD memory card 63 storing an external input image is inserted into the SD memory card mounting slot 61 provided in the karaoke performance terminal 13, an image ID, an image, Data, shooting location data, and shooting date data are associated with each other as management data. In this case, since there is only one SD memory card mounting slot 61, a user ID is not required as management data for managing external input images. In this case, the SD memory card 63 functions as the external input image storage unit 38.

<External input image input example 2>
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an input example when managing an external input image in the host device 11.
In the example shown in FIG. 5, the karaoke performance terminal 13 is provided with an SD memory card mounting slot 61, and the remote input / output terminal 50 is provided with an SD memory card mounting slot 61 and an ID card mounting slot 62, which are stored in the SD memory card 63. The external input image is uploaded to the host device 11, and the host device 11 manages the external input image in association with the user ID.
In this example, it is assumed that a plurality of karaoke performance terminals 13 are connected to the host device 11 via the communication network 12.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, an ID card 64 is installed in an ID card installation slot 62 provided in the remote input / output terminal 50, and an SD memory card is installed in the SD memory card installation slot 61 of the karaoke performance terminal 13. 63 is attached, and the user ID and data related to the external input image are transmitted to the host device 11. The host device 11 may be accessed using a personal computer and the Internet, and the user ID and data related to the external input image may be transmitted to the host device 11.

  In the host device 11, in the customer database 25, image data, image data, shooting location data, or shooting date / time data in addition to these are associated with each user as management data. When there are a plurality of image data, image ID, image data, shooting location data, or shooting date / time data in addition to these is associated with each image data. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the management data is obtained by associating shooting location data and shooting date data with each image data.

Then, when a request for specifying a user is transmitted to the host device 11 by mounting the ID card 64 in the ID card mounting slot 62 provided in the remote input / output terminal 50, the host is transmitted via the communication network 12. Management data corresponding to the specified user ID is transmitted from the apparatus 11 to the karaoke performance terminal 13, and a folder for each user ID is formed in the external input image storage unit 38 including an HDD, a RAM, and the like. Management data is stored.
The management data may be managed at each karaoke performance terminal 13.

<External input image setting means>
The external input image setting means 41 is a program for substituting the external input image stored in the external input image management means 40 as a background video instead of the background video set as default for each music piece.

<Music index database>
The music index database 48 stores music index data to be referred to when selecting music in association with the music database. In the music index database 48, in addition to the normal music index data normally used, the music index data for each installation area managed by the regional music extraction management means 27, or for each installation area and every predetermined period. Stored.

The regional music index data stored in the music index database corresponds to the performance log database 24 of the host device 11, and is stored by associating the music ID with the installation area data and the predetermined period data. is there.
Note that when the recommended music is presented based only on the shooting location data of the external input image, the data for a predetermined period is not necessary.

<Image-related music presentation means>
The image-corresponding music presentation means 46, when an external input image is set as a substitute for the background video, shooting location data attached to the external input image from the regional music index data stored in the music index database 48, and This is a program for displaying a list of songs that are attached with installation area data and predetermined period data corresponding to shooting date data so that the music can be selected.
Note that when the recommended music is presented based only on the shooting location data of the external input image, the data for a predetermined period is not necessary.

<Image selection means>
The image selection means 47 is a program for selecting an external input image to be set in place of a background video from a plurality of external input images based on a user instruction.

<Music selection procedure>
Next, a procedure for performing music selection using the image-compatible music recommendation presentation system of the present embodiment will be described. In the music selection procedure using the image-compatible music recommendation presentation system of the present embodiment, the SD memory card 63 is installed in the SD memory card installation slot 61 of the karaoke performance terminal 13, or the remote input / output terminal 50 sends it to the host device 11. When there is a management data transmission request, the external input image is managed as management data by the function of the external input image management means 40, and the music selection process starts.

<Example 1>
The music selection procedure of the first embodiment is a case where music selection is performed based only on shooting location data attached to an external input image.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the first embodiment of the procedure for selecting a music corresponding to an external input image. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a background video selection screen, FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an area designation screen, and FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a music selection table of contents screen.

  In the music selection procedure of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not there is management data related to the external input image (S1). If there is management data, there are a plurality of external input images. It is determined whether or not to perform (S2). Here, if there is only one external input image, the external input image setting means 41 sets the external input image as a background video instead of the default video set for each song (S12). The music selection table of contents is displayed on the input / output display section of the remote input / output terminal 50 (S13). At this time, a screen as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the input / output display section of the remote input / output terminal 50.

  On the other hand, when there are a plurality of external input images, a background video selection screen is displayed on the input / output display section of the remote input / output terminal 50 by the function of the image selection means 47 (S3). At this time, a screen as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the input / output display section of the remote input / output terminal 50. In the example shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of images are displayed as thumbnails.

  Subsequently, when an image is selected by the user (S4), the function of the external input image setting unit 41 replaces the background video set as default for each song by the function of the external input image management unit 40. An external input image selected from the input images is set as a background video (S5). In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, there are a plurality of external input images as management data, and there are also a plurality of shooting location data attached to the image data of these external input images. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that there are a plurality of shooting locations corresponding to the selected image, and thus it is necessary to specify an area for music selection.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, an area designation button is displayed together with the selected image on the input / output display section of the remote input / output terminal 50 (S6). At this time, the input / output display section of the remote input / output terminal 50 is displayed. Displays a screen as shown in FIG. When the area is designated by the user (S7), the function of the image-corresponding music presentation means 46 refers to the music index data for each area in the music index database 48, and the external input image set as the background video is displayed. The music corresponding to the attached shooting location data is extracted, and the music that can be selected is displayed in a list on the input / output display unit of the remote input / output terminal 50 (S8). At this time, a screen as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the input / output display section of the remote input / output terminal 50.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the music selection is confirmed (S9). When the music selection is confirmed, the music ID, the image ID of the external input image displayed as the background video, and the user ID are displayed on the karaoke main body 30. Is stored in the RAM 34 as a reservation queue by the function of the reservation management means 42 (S10). On the other hand, if the music selection is not confirmed, the above-described process is repeated from the beginning.

  On the other hand, when there is no management data related to the external input image, the process proceeds to a normal music selection process (S11). The normal music selection process (S11) is a music selection process normally performed in a general karaoke system. For example, according to the search keyword attribute information given to the music index database 48, the music title, This is a process of selecting music using various search modes such as artist name, genre, and age.

  When management data related to an external input image exists, an image selected from the external input images stored in the external input image management means 40 is not set as a background video, but the user inputs the external input image. It may be possible to instruct whether or not the image is a background video.

<Example 2>
The music selection procedure of the second embodiment is a case where music selection is performed based on shooting location data and shooting date data attached to an external input image. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a second embodiment of the procedure for selecting a music piece corresponding to an external input image. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a region and period designation screen, and FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a music selection table of contents screen.

In the music selection procedure of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the process from the management data presence / absence determination process (S21) to the external input image setting process (S25, S32 to S33) is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment.
In the second embodiment, there are a plurality of external input images as management data, and there are also a plurality of shooting location data and shooting date data attached to the image data of these external input images. Therefore, in the second embodiment, it is assumed that there are a plurality of shooting locations and shooting periods corresponding to the selected image. Therefore, it is necessary to specify a region and a period for music selection.

Therefore, in the second embodiment, an area designation button and a period designation button are displayed together with the selected image on the input / output display section of the remote input / output terminal 50 (S26). A screen as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the display unit. When the user designates the area and the period (S27), the function of the image corresponding music presentation means 46 refers to the music index data for each area in the music index database 48 and the external input set as the background video. The music corresponding to the shooting location data and shooting date data attached to the image is extracted, and a list of songs that can be selected is displayed on the input / output display section of the remote input / output terminal 50 (S28). At this time, a screen as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the input / output display section of the remote input / output terminal 50.
Subsequent processes (S29 to S30 and S31) are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment.

<Other embodiments>
The apparatus and means that constitute the karaoke system to which the image-compatible music recommendation presentation system of the present invention is applied are not limited to those described above, and depending on the purpose of use of the karaoke system, etc. Other devices and means can be added as appropriate.
Further, each unit may be configured as a unit in which a plurality of functions are integrated, instead of being configured separately.

1 shows a configuration of an image-compatible music recommendation presentation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a schematic diagram showing an overall configuration of an image-compatible music recommendation presentation system, and (b) is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a host device. Figure. The structure of a performance log database is shown. (A) is an explanatory diagram in a case where a predetermined period in which a music is played is not included in the performance log, and a case in which a predetermined period in which the music is played is included in the performance log. Illustration. The block diagram which shows the structure of a karaoke performance terminal. Explanatory drawing which shows the input example 1 in the case of managing an external input image in a karaoke performance terminal. Explanatory drawing which shows the example 2 of an input in the case of managing an external input image in a host apparatus. Explanatory drawing of management data. The flowchart which shows the procedure which selects the music corresponding to an external input image (Example 1). Explanatory drawing which shows a background image | video selection screen (Example 1, Example 2). Explanatory drawing which shows an area designation screen (Example 1). Explanatory drawing which shows a music selection index screen (Example 1). A flowchart which shows the procedure which chooses the music corresponding to an external input picture (example 2). Explanatory drawing which shows a regional and period designation screen (Example 2). Explanatory drawing which shows a music selection index screen (Example 2). Explanatory drawing of a reservation queue.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Host apparatus 12 Communication network 13 Karaoke performance terminal 21 Transmission / reception part 22 Control means 23 Data processing means 24 Performance log database 25 Customer database 26 Performance log collection means 27 Regional music extraction management means 30 Karaoke main body 31 Bus 32 Central control means 33 ROM
34 RAM
35 HDD
36 Music database 37 Video database 38 External input image storage unit 39 Local transmission / reception means 40 External input image management means 41 External input image setting means 42 Reservation management means 43 Music song output means 44 Playback control means 45 Music search means 46 Image corresponding music presentation Means 47 Image selection means 48 Music index database 49 Network transmission / reception means 50 Remote input / output terminal 51 Microphone 52 Speaker 53 Mixing amplifier 54 Display means 61 SD memory card installation slot 62 ID card installation slot 63 SD memory card 64 ID card

Claims (2)

Built in a communication karaoke system having a plurality of karaoke performance terminals connected to a host device via a network communication line, each karaoke performance terminal replaces a background image set for each song by default, and an external input image Can be displayed as a background video according to the user's settings,
A performance log collection means, a regional music extraction management means, an external input image management means, an external input image setting means, and an image correspondence music presentation means;
The performance log collecting means collects the performance log in each karaoke performance terminal with at least installation area data set in each karaoke performance terminal,
The regional music extraction management means extracts and manages music with the highest number of performances for each area where karaoke performance terminals are installed based on the collected performance logs,
The external input image management means manages an external input image accompanied by at least shooting location data in a predetermined external input image storage unit,
The external input image setting means enables an alternative setting to use the external input image stored in the external input image management means as a background video instead of the background video set as default for each song,
The image-corresponding music presenting means is extracted for each installation area by the region-corresponding music extraction managing means in correspondence with the shooting location data attached to the external input image when the external input image is set as a substitute for the background video. To display a list of songs that can be selected,
An image-compatible music recommendation presentation system characterized by this. Built in a communication karaoke system having a plurality of karaoke performance terminals connected to a host device via a network communication line, each karaoke performance terminal replaces a background image set for each song by default, and an external input image Can be displayed as a background video according to the user's settings,
A performance log collection means, a regional music extraction management means, an external input image management means, an external input image setting means, and an image correspondence music presentation means;
The performance log collecting means collects the performance log in each karaoke performance terminal with at least installation area data and performance date data set in each karaoke performance terminal,
The regional music extraction management means extracts and manages the music with the highest number of performances for each installation area and a predetermined period based on the collected performance log,
The external input image management means manages an external input image accompanied by at least shooting location data and shooting date data in a predetermined external input image storage unit,
The external input image setting means enables an alternative setting to use the external input image stored in the external input image management means as a background video instead of the background video set as default for each song,
The image-corresponding music presenting means, when an external input image is set as a substitute for a background video, corresponds to the shooting location data and shooting date data attached to the external input image, and the regional music extraction management means In the installation area and the music extracted in every predetermined period are displayed in a list so that music selection is possible.
An image-compatible music recommendation presentation system characterized by this.

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