JP5086129B2 - Display system for music selection by genre - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system for efficiently and easily selecting a music piece, when selecting the music piece of a favorite genre for presenting to a specified person, without spoiling atmosphere of the occasion, while taking into consideration genre taste of customers when karaoke is used, and the genre of the music piece which is sung, or when intensively practicing a music piece which is not good at. <P>SOLUTION: In an arbitrary karaoke device including a singing grading function, when a user is specified by obtaining a user ID, and a music piece selected by the user is performed, music piece information in which a music piece ID, its genre ID and a score are correlated to the user ID is recorded beforehand. When there is user instruction in the karaoke device which is actually used, the music piece information of the user is extracted, after calculating the score average value of the music piece allocated for each genre, on the basis of the calculation value, they are ranked for each genre and re-arranged by forming a tab for selection, and the music piece is allocated according to the tab for selection and displayed in a list. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a karaoke system that displays a list of songs desired by each user so as to be selectable.

Conventionally, when a user sings a song on a karaoke device, the karaoke device selects a song using a table of contents in which the song selection number of the song is written, and reserves the selected song. The reserved music is played. In recent years, an electronic table of contents has been used to select this song, and the user enters song information such as the song title and singer's name of the song, searches for the song from the entered song information, and displays the search results as a list. This makes it easy to select songs. With respect to such a technique, in Patent Document 1, a history of music pieces selected by the user in the past is stored, and music stored in the stored music selection history is displayed or displayed in a list in descending order of selection times. A technique is disclosed in which a person can easily find a favorite song, the so-called eighteenth song. Also, in Patent Document 2, by registering each eighteenth piece of music using a user ID, it is not necessary to search for a piece of music when entering the store next time. The technique which can reserve a music is disclosed, and in patent document 3, the music of the said log | history is classified according to a genre using the performance log | history aggregated nationwide in the karaoke host apparatus, and each genre is a performance log | history. A technique for displaying a particularly popular song in a genre desired when reserving a song by rearranging in descending order and creating and displaying the best 10 is disclosed.
JP 09-127967 A JP 2002-032089 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-219188

  In other words, in Patent Document 1, the music of the music selection history selected by the user and the music registered by the user in Patent Document 2 can be easily found as the so-called personalized eighteenth music. In Patent Document 3, the nationwide performance history collected by the karaoke host device is classified for each genre, displayed in a list, and reserved for music. In other words, popular music can be easily selected for each genre. However, none of the above is a list display of music in consideration of the user's strengths and weaknesses. In other words, the music information displayed in the list is the eighteenth music of each user or the performance history collected nationwide and the music is classified into genres, and the music is classified into genres based on the performance history of each user. It was n’t. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the genre of music sung by the user, confirm the genre that you are not good at, or whether the categorized music is a genre that can be scored high by singing, only low score It is not possible to determine at the time of music selection whether the music is of a genre that cannot be obtained. Therefore, in the present invention, the customer's genre preference when using karaoke (genre preference by age group and gender) and the genre of the song being sung on the spot are taken into consideration, without destroying the atmosphere on the spot. Providing a system that enables efficient and easy selection of music when performing music in a particular genre to a specific person, or when intensively practicing one's weak genre Is an issue.

  In view of the above problems, the genre-specific music selection display system according to claim 1 of the present invention is a karaoke apparatus having a singing scoring function, and the music sung by each user can be divided into predetermined genres and selected. It is a system that displays. That is, when the user ID is acquired and the user is specified, and the music selected by the specified user is played, the music ID of the selected music, the genre ID, and the scoring value are linked to the user ID. When there is an instruction from the user, the recorded music information is cut out, assigned and recorded by genre, and the average value of the scores assigned to each genre is calculated. Later, the above-mentioned problems are solved by ranking each genre, forming and rearranging selection tabs, and displaying a list of assigned songs according to the selection tabs.

  Furthermore, in claim 2 of the present invention, when displaying a list of songs so that the music can be selected, the music of each genre is displayed in the order of high score or low score based on the score value, thereby providing more detailed music information. I was able to confirm.

  The genre-specific music selection display system according to claim 1 of the present invention uses the performance history for each user to refer to the genre ID and scoring value of the music recorded in the performance history to each user. Correspondingly, the genre selection tab is used to display a list of these songs so that they can be selected by genre. In other words, for each user, the average score of music scores associated with each genre is calculated, and a tab for genre selection is formed based on this average value. For example, when performing a singing of a genre that you are good at or intensively practicing a genre that you are not good at. There is an effect that music corresponding to can be easily selected for each individual.

  According to the genre-specific music selection display system according to claim 2 of the present invention, when a list of music is displayed so that music can be selected, in addition to ranking of each genre, music belonging to an arbitrary genre is further based on the scoring value. By displaying the ranking in the order of high score or low score, it becomes possible to know the songs that are not even good at the genres that are not good at them, for example, consider the genres of the song songs before and after the order in which they sing After the genre is appropriately selected according to the atmosphere of the place, it is possible to confirm in advance the pros and cons of the music belonging to the selected genre and to select the music.

  An optimum embodiment of the karaoke system of the present invention will be described below, and first, a block configuration diagram of a karaoke apparatus constituting the karaoke system shown in FIG. 1 will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the karaoke system of the present invention. A number of karaoke apparatuses (Pn / n = 1.2.3 ...) in this embodiment are connected to the karaoke host apparatus (H) via a communication network. Specifically, the karaoke apparatus (Pn /N=1.2.3 ....) and the karaoke host device (H) are connected to each karaoke device (Pn) via a communication network using a general public telephone line, ADSL or optical communication line. The Then, for example, using a virtual private network (VPN) managed by a karaoke company using the Internet, IP addresses are assigned to the karaoke host device (H) and each karaoke device (Pn), and their MAC (Media Access Control) is assigned. ) Create a table in which addresses are associated with IP addresses and perform communication processing.

  The karaoke apparatus (Pn) is mainly composed of a central control means (7), various functional means connected to the central control means (7), a hard disk (8) / (hereinafter referred to as HDD) related to the present invention, and the like. The control device (7) specifies the user corresponding to the acquired user ID using the user ID acquisition means (1) of the remote control device (R). Note that an ID card or the like may be used as a method for specifying the user ID. Each karaoke device (Pn) is connected to the karaoke host device (H) via the VPN (N). The central control device (11) of the karaoke host device (H) includes any karaoke device. When a song selected by the user specified by the user ID acquisition means (1) of the remote control device (R) attached to (Pn) is played, a score is attached to the song ID and used. The music information associated with the user ID is temporarily stored in the user-specific music management unit (not shown) of the karaoke device (Pn) and transferred to the karaoke host device (H) at an appropriate timing. The transferred music information is stored in the performance history for each user in the HDD (12) using the performance history management means for each user (2) managed by the central control means (11) in the karaoke host device (H). Record in the management table (T1).

  And, for example, in the arbitrary karaoke device (P1), the user ID acquisition means (1) is used, and the specified user is provided in the remote control device (R), and the genre-specific music selection display of this system is provided. When the instruction is given by the user-accepting means (3), the music information of the user recorded in the user-specific performance history management table (T1) of the karaoke host apparatus (H) is cut out, and the karaoke apparatus Transfer to (P1). Then, the genre-specific music management means (4) in the karaoke apparatus (P1) that has received the music information assigns this music information by genre, and the genre-specific music management table (T2) formed in the RAM (9). To remember. Next, the genre ranking means (5) is used to rank each genre from the score values of each song stored in the table (T2), and a genre selection tab is formed according to this ranking. Using the genre-specific music list display means (6), a list is displayed so that the music can be selected.

Next, a schematic diagram of the performance history management table for each user shown in FIG. 2 and a schematic diagram of the music management table for each genre when ranking each genre shown in FIG. 3 will be described.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of (A) the performance history management table (T1) for each user, using the performance history management means for each user in the karaoke host device, the music ID of the music sung by each user, The genre ID and scoring value are recorded in association with the user ID. As components of the performance history management table (T1) for each user, a “management number” field (f1) indicating a management number, a “user ID” field (f2) indicating a user ID of the identified user, and The “song ID” field (f3) indicating the song ID of the song sung by the user, the “genre ID” field (f4) indicating the genre ID of the sung song genre, and the date the user sang. “Singing date” field (f5), “scoring value” field (f6) indicating the scoring value calculated by the scoring function for the sung music, etc. In this embodiment, each genre of genre ID is ( B) There are five types as shown in the genre setting list. Note that the scoring value in this embodiment is the latest value of scoring score for any song, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, within a predetermined period (for example, the past 6 Monthly average value or the past maximum value may be used.

  Next, FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the genre-specific music management table (T2) when ranking each genre, and more specifically, a “user ID” field (f1) indicating the user ID of the identified user. ), A “genre name” field (f2) indicating the genre name of the music genre, a “genre ID” field (f3) indicating the genre ID of the music genre, and the music ID of the music sung by the identified user. A “music ID” field (f4), a “scoring value” field (f5) indicating a scoring value, an “average value” field (f6) indicating an average value of each genre calculated from the calculated scoring value, It consists of a “genre rank” field (f7) indicating the genre rank, ranked from the calculated average value of each genre. When an instruction to use the system (genre ranking instruction) is received from the identified user, the performance history of the user is cut out from the performance history management table (T1) for each user and recorded. The music is assigned to each genre, the average value for each genre is calculated based on the score value of each music, and each genre is ranked. In the present embodiment, the performance history of the user ID “A” is divided into five types: J-pop, Enka, Duet, Medley, and Western music, and the average value of each genre is calculated and ranked. In the present embodiment, the average value and genre rank for each genre are stored as fields in the genre-specific music management table (T2), but the present invention is not limited to this, and a list different from this table. May be stored and stored.

Next, a display example of the genre division music list display shown in FIG. 4 will be described.

  FIG. 4 shows a list of genre-selecting tabs for the songs of a specific user assigned to each ranked genre recorded in the genre-specific song management table (T2). This is a display screen that is made possible (selecting an individual music corresponding section enables music selection). First, the display screen (a) displays the genre having the highest “genre rank” in the genre-based music management table (T2), that is, the music recorded in “J Pops”. According to the music information recorded in the management table, the music is displayed in the order of the music IDs “***** e”, “***** c”, “***** z”. Next, the display screen (b) is a list of genres in which the genre ranking is second, that is, “medley”, and the song IDs “***** b”, “***** k” are listed. It is a table displaying music in the order of "." This display screen includes a genre selection tab (Da) indicating genres that have been ranked and classified, and a genre average value display section (Db) indicating average values calculated from the score values of songs recorded in each genre. ) And a genre-specific music list display section (D1) for displaying music of each genre. Note that when an arbitrary user sings, the value of the genre average value display section (Db) fluctuates, the genre order is changed by this value, and the selection tabs may be rearranged.

  The display screen (c) displays a list of songs by genre with a song order, displaying each song in order of the highest score based on the calculated scoring value when displaying a list of songs of “J Pops” with the highest genre rank. The music ID “***** z”, “***** f”, “***** d” is ranked and displayed in order of high score value. The display screen (d) displays a list of songs of “Enka” whose genre rank is 5th, and is ranked and displayed in the order of song IDs “***** r” and “***** g”. .

  Next, a flow showing the recording process of the performance history for each user shown in FIG. 5 and a flow showing the process of displaying a list of music by genre shown in FIG. 6 will be described.

  FIG. 5 shows the flow of the recording process of the performance history for each user. The user logs in to the karaoke system by acquiring the user ID using the user ID acquisition means of the remote control device. Processing is performed to identify the user ID (STP1). Next, when the user selects and reserves a song, the song is linked to the user ID and registered in the reservation queue (STP2). The music is played according to the order of registration in the reservation queue, but at this time, the singing scoring function is also started (STP3). Then, the singing score value is calculated after the music performance is finished (STP4), and the user ID, the song ID, and the genre ID are associated with the score management value (not shown) for each user in the karaoke device RAM. Temporarily stored as music information (STP5), and when the user erases the user ID, that is, when logout processing from the karaoke system is performed (STP6), the music information is temporarily stored in the user-specific music management unit of the karaoke apparatus. Is uploaded to the karaoke host device (STP7), and the uploaded song information is recorded in the performance history management table for each user in the karaoke host device (STP8).

  Next, FIG. 6 shows a process of displaying a list of songs by genre. When the user logs in, that is, when the user ID is acquired, the login process to the karaoke system is performed and used. A person is identified (STP9). When the specified user receives an instruction to display a list of songs by genre attached to the user ID by the receiving unit for each user provided in the remote control device, for example, among the plurality of specified users If the user is instructed to display a list of songs by genre on the condition that the user is selected (selection of registered face photo or name / nickname) (STP10), the music information of the user is stored in the karaoke host device. Cut out and download from the performance history management table for each user (STP11). The downloaded music information is allocated by genre and stored in the genre-based music management table (STP12). Then, an average value is calculated from the score values of the music for each genre in the stored music information, and ranking of each genre is performed (STP13). Based on this, a genre selection tab is formed (STP14), the selection tabs are rearranged according to each genre ranking, and the copied music is assigned and displayed for each rearranged selection tab (STP15).

According to such a system, the user's weak genre can be efficiently understood. For example, when performing a song of his / her good genre to a specific person, or concentrating the poor genre When you practice, you can easily select songs corresponding to each genre for each individual, and when displaying a list of songs that can be selected, in addition to ranking each genre, songs belonging to any genre Are ranked in order of high score or low score based on the scoring value, so that even less popular genres can be found in songs that are less good, such as singing before and after the order of singing After selecting the genre appropriately according to the atmosphere of the place, such as considering the genre of the music, further confirm the pros and cons of the music belonging to the selected genre in advance. Can can song selection.

Block configuration diagram of karaoke equipment related to this system Schematic diagram of performance history management table by user Schematic diagram of music management table by genre Display example of genre division music list display Flow showing recording process of performance history by user Flow showing the process of displaying a list of songs by genre

Explanation of symbols

Pn Karaoke apparatus 1 User ID acquisition means 2 User-specific performance history management means 3 User-specific reception means 4 Genre-specific music management means 5 Genre ranking means 6 Genre-specific music list display means 7, 11 Central control means 8, 12 Hard disk 9 RAM
T1 Performance history management table by user T2 Music management table by genre R Remote control device H
Karaoke host device

Claims (2)

In a karaoke apparatus having a singing scoring function, a system for displaying music sung by each user for each predetermined genre so that the music can be selected, which includes a user ID acquisition means and a user-specific performance history management means And a user-specific reception means, a genre-specific music management means, a genre ranking means, and a genre-specific music list means,
(A) User ID acquisition means is to acquire a user ID and identify a user,
(B) The user-specific performance history management means means that when a song selected by a specified user is played on an arbitrary karaoke device, the song ID, genre ID, and scoring value of the song are assigned to the user ID. Is recorded in the performance history management table for each user,
(C) The user-specific reception means is capable of receiving an instruction input for each specified user.
(D) The genre-based music management means means that when a user is specified in an arbitrary karaoke device and the instruction input is received by the user, the user's performance history management table recorded in the user-specific performance history management table is used. The music information is cut out, assigned by genre, and recorded in the genre-specific music management table,
(E) The genre ranking means calculates an average value for each genre based on the score value of each piece of music assigned to each genre of the user, and ranks each genre according to the average value. Is attached
(F) The genre-based music list means is arranged to correspond to the specified users, form and sort genre selection tabs according to the ranking, and are assigned in accordance with the sorted selection tabs. A list of songs that can be selected.
The display system for music selection according to genre characterized by being.   2. The genre-specific music list display means displays music of each genre in order of high score or low score based on the scoring value when the music list is displayed so that the music can be selected. Display system for music selection by genre.