JP5431094B2 - Karaoke transmission system, karaoke transmission method, and computer program - Google Patents

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  The present invention generates a karaoke background video using a plurality of images extracted from various uploaded images, so that the user can enjoy karaoke while displaying a variety of karaoke background videos. The present invention relates to a transmission system, a karaoke transmission method, and a computer program.

  Conventionally, a karaoke background image displayed when singing a karaoke is generally in a situation where one background image is used for a plurality of karaoke songs, or one background image is used for only one karaoke song. . As a method of using karaoke, in addition to the conventional mode of singing karaoke songs at a karaoke terminal in a karaoke store, by downloading karaoke data through a wide area network such as the Internet, user terminals ( There is also an environment where you can easily enjoy karaoke on a mobile phone that can output music.

  In addition, in order to be able to provide various services related to karaoke to the user, if the user registers as a member for the service of the karaoke store or karaoke site, various information regarding the karaoke songs used by the user (use date, use In general, a mechanism in which a song name, a singer name of a song used, a pitch at the time of singing, a tempo, etc.) is stored as a karaoke usage history has become common.

  On the other hand, regarding the background video of karaoke, the following Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for allowing a user to post a video for a specific karaoke song and using the posted video as a background video for a specific karaoke song. ing.

  Moreover, although it is unrelated to the background image for karaoke, the following Patent Document 2 is based on a combination of various video materials based on a user request (designation of attribute information of the video material by the user). Discloses a technique for generating two images. Furthermore, the following Patent Document 3 stores the latest captured image uploaded from the imaging device together with position information indicating the captured position, and the user desires to browse according to the user's browsing request. The technique which can provide the latest captured image in the position to perform is disclosed.

JP 2003-108157 A JP 2007-43372 A JP 2009-21767 A

  The conventional karaoke background video may be displayed many times, and there is a problem that variations in the background video are scarce. Also in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the posted video is limited to the background video of a specific karaoke song, the background video variation has not been greatly increased.

  In addition, since the techniques disclosed in Patent Documents 2 and 3 do not take into consideration the use of karaoke as a background video, it is impossible to smoothly obtain a video for a background video in conjunction with the user's use of karaoke. There's a problem. For example, even if the technique disclosed in Patent Document 2 is used for the background video of karaoke, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 2 requires the user to specify the attribute information of the video material. In addition to the operation of selecting the music, the user is requested to specify the attribute information of the video material, which increases the operation burden on the user.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and the user can perform various karaoke background videos to the user by using various uploaded videos just by performing an ordinary karaoke use operation. It is an object to provide a karaoke transmission system, a karaoke transmission method, and a computer program that can be provided.

  In order to solve the above problems, a karaoke transmission system according to the present invention includes a karaoke database storing karaoke song data, and includes user information relating to a user who uses karaoke and karaoke song selection information indicating a karaoke song selected by the user. A karaoke transmission system for transmitting karaoke song data corresponding to the karaoke song selection information extracted from the karaoke database to the transmission source of the karaoke song selection information based on reception, wherein a captured image associated with imaging information is attached. When receiving the receiving means, the image database storing the captured image received by the receiving means together with the attached imaging information, and the user information and karaoke music selection information, the received user information or karaoke music selection is received from the image database. Search multiple imaging information based on information Image information search means; image extraction means for extracting from the image database a plurality of picked-up images associated with each of the image pickup information searched by the image pickup information specifying means; and a plurality of picked-up images extracted by the image extraction means. Karaoke background video generated by combining the karaoke background video, karaoke background video generated by the background video generation unit, and karaoke song data corresponding to the received karaoke song selection information is transmitted to the karaoke song selection information transmission source And means for performing.

  Further, in the karaoke transmission system according to the present invention, the imaging information includes imaging date / time information indicating imaging date / time, and the imaging information search means performs imaging information in the order of imaging date / time indicated by the imaging date / time information. It is characterized by searching.

  Further, in the karaoke transmission system according to the present invention, the user information includes user position information relating to a user position, and the imaging information includes imaging position information relating to an imaging position of a captured image. And a position comparison means for comparing the user position information and the imaging position information, wherein the imaging information search means searches for imaging information based on a comparison result of the position comparison means. To do.

  Still further, in the karaoke transmission system according to the present invention, the karaoke database includes lyrics data of karaoke songs, and the imaging information includes comment information indicating a comment corresponding to the captured image. When the karaoke song selection information is received, the karaoke song selection information is extracted from the karaoke database by extracting the lyric data of the karaoke song corresponding to the received karaoke song selection information. The imaging information including comment information corresponding to the lyrics data is searched.

  In the karaoke transmission system according to the present invention, the user information includes user identification information for identifying a user who uses karaoke, and karaoke history information indicates information corresponding to a history of the user using karaoke. Karaoke history database associated with the user identification information included in the received user identification information from the karaoke history database when the user information is received and the karaoke history database stored in association with each user identification information History information extraction means for extracting the image information, and the imaging information search means searches for imaging information according to the karaoke history information extracted by the history information extraction means.

  Further, in the karaoke transmission system according to the present invention, the user information includes user position information relating to a user position, and the imaging information includes imaging position information relating to an imaging position of a captured image. And a position comparison means for comparing the user position information and the imaging position information, and an order specifying means for specifying the order of the plurality of imaging information searched by the imaging information search means based on a comparison result of the position comparison means The background video generation means generates a karaoke background video by combining a plurality of captured images in the order of the imaging information specified by the order specifying means.

  Still further, in the karaoke transmission system according to the present invention, the imaging information includes imaging date / time information indicating imaging date / time, and the background video generation means is arranged in order of early or late imaging date / time indicated by the imaging date / time information. A karaoke background video is generated by combining a plurality of captured images in order.

  In the karaoke transmission method according to the present invention, a karaoke transmission system including a karaoke database storing karaoke song data is used to receive user information relating to a user who uses karaoke and karaoke song selection information indicating a karaoke song selected by the user. A karaoke transmission method for transmitting karaoke song data corresponding to the karaoke song selection information extracted from the karaoke database to a transmission source of the karaoke song selection information, and receiving a captured image associated with imaging information related to imaging A step of storing the received captured image in the image database together with the accompanying imaging information; and when receiving user information and karaoke song selection information, a plurality of information is received from the image database based on the received user information or karaoke song selection information. Searching for imaging information; Extracting a plurality of captured images attached to each searched image information from the image database, generating a karaoke background video by combining the extracted plurality of captured images, the generated karaoke background video, and the received Transmitting karaoke song data corresponding to karaoke song selection information to a transmission source of the karaoke song selection information.

  A computer program according to the present invention is a karaoke database in which karaoke song data is stored in a computer having communication means based on reception of user information relating to a user who uses karaoke and karaoke song selection information indicating a karaoke song selected by the user. A computer program for performing processing for transmitting karaoke song data corresponding to the karaoke song selection information extracted from the karaoke song selection information to a transmission source of the karaoke song selection information. When receiving means for receiving an image via the communication means, means for storing the received captured image in an image database together with attached imaging information, and receiving user information and karaoke music selection information, From the image database, received user information or Means for searching for a plurality of pieces of imaging information based on karaoke music selection information; means for extracting a plurality of picked-up images associated with the searched pieces of pick-up information from the image database; and a plurality of extracted picked-up images Karaoke background video generated by combining the karaoke background video and the karaoke song data corresponding to the received karaoke song selection information is transmitted to the karaoke song selection information transmission source via the communication means. It is made to function as a means to perform the process to perform.

  In the present invention, when using karaoke, user information or karaoke song selection information sent from a terminal used by a user (a karaoke terminal or a user terminal in a karaoke store) or the like is used to obtain a plurality of images from an image database. Since a karaoke background image is generated by searching for imaging information and extracting a plurality of captured images attached to each searched imaging information, a variety of combinations of various captured images without any special operation by the user A rich karaoke background image can be obtained.

  In the present invention, since a plurality of pieces of imaging information are searched in the order of the imaging date and time, a new captured image is always used for the contents of the karaoke background video. For this reason, even when the same karaoke song is selected, if the selected time is different, the karaoke background video is also generated with a new image, and the contents of the karaoke background video are not ruined.

  In the present invention, since a plurality of pieces of imaging information are searched based on the comparison result between the user position and the imaging position, the contents of the karaoke background video have some relationship with the location where the user is present. As a result, users can now perform karaoke singing in an atmosphere in which a karaoke background image related to the user's own location is displayed, providing the user with new karaoke fun. become able to.

  In the present invention, since the imaging information including comment information corresponding to the lyrics data of the karaoke song selected by the user is searched, the contents of the karaoke background video have some relationship with the lyrics sung by the user. . As a result, the user can perform karaoke singing in an atmosphere in which a karaoke background image related to the content to be sung is displayed, and the user can enjoy a new enjoyment that the karaoke display content and the singing content are linked. Will be able to provide.

  In the present invention, since the imaging information corresponding to the karaoke history information of the user who uses karaoke is searched, the content of the karaoke background video has some relationship with the content corresponding to the history related to the user's karaoke use become. As a result, the user can perform karaoke singing in an atmosphere in which the karaoke background video associated with the history that the user has used in karaoke is displayed, and what kind of background video is displayed This makes it possible to provide the user with a karaoke environment in which the user can sing karaoke while enjoying it.

  In the present invention, based on the comparison result of the user position and the imaging position, the order of the plurality of imaging information is specified, and the karaoke background video in which the plurality of captured images are combined according to the specified order of the imaging information. Therefore, the order of the captured image displayed as the karaoke background video has some relationship with the place where the user is. As a result, the user can enjoy what kind of place image is displayed next as a series of captured images related to the user's position.

  In the present invention, since a karaoke background video is generated by combining a plurality of captured images in the order of the imaging date and time indicated by the imaging date and time information, the captured images arranged in a certain time series are The user can enjoy the background video.

  In the present invention, using user information or karaoke song selection information sent from a user, a plurality of imaging information is searched from an image database, and a plurality of captured images attached with the searched imaging information are extracted. Since the karaoke background video is generated, the user can enjoy a wide variety of karaoke background video when using karaoke without any special operation.

According to the present invention, since a plurality of pieces of imaging information are searched in the order of the imaging date and time, the situation in which the user can enjoy the karaoke background video including the latest captured image is always prevented by preventing the karaoke background video from becoming ruined. it can.
In the present invention, since a plurality of pieces of imaging information are searched based on the comparison result between the user position and the imaging position, a karaoke background image related to the location of the user himself / herself is displayed and visually New joy of karaoke can be provided to users.

  In the present invention, because it searches for imaging information including comment information according to the lyrics data of the karaoke song selected by the user, in an atmosphere in which a karaoke background video associated with the content of singing is displayed, The user can enjoy karaoke singing.

In the present invention, the karaoke background video is generated by combining the plurality of captured images by specifying the order of the plurality of captured information based on the comparison result between the user position and the captured position, and therefore, a series related to the position of the user. The user can sing karaoke songs while enjoying the captured images sequentially.
In the present invention, the karaoke background video is generated by combining a plurality of captured images in the order of the imaging date and time indicated by the imaging date and time information, so that while enjoying the captured images arranged in a certain time series, The user can sing karaoke songs.

It is the schematic which shows the structure of the whole system containing the karaoke transmission system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A) is the schematic which shows the top page screen of a website, (b) is the schematic which shows the web page screen for image contribution, (c) is the schematic which shows the web page screen for karaoke. It is a block diagram which shows the main internal structures of the mobile phone for imaging. It is a graph which shows the partial outline | summary of an image database. It is a graph which shows the partial outline | summary of a karaoke database. It is a graph which shows the partial outline | summary of a user database. It is a graph which shows the partial outline | summary of a karaoke history database. It is a block diagram which shows the main internal structures of the service server of a karaoke transmission system. It is the schematic which shows the relationship between a karaoke song and a karaoke background image | video. It is a block diagram which shows the main internal structures of a karaoke terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the main internal structures of the mobile telephone (user terminal) for karaoke. It is the 1st flowchart which showed the processing content of the karaoke transmission method. It is the 2nd flowchart which showed the processing content of the karaoke transmission method. It is the 3rd flowchart which showed the processing content of the karaoke transmission method. (A)-(c) is the schematic which showed the display state of the produced | generated karaoke background image | video in time series.

  FIG. 1 shows an overall system configuration including a karaoke transmission system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1, the karaoke transmission system 1 is surrounded by a rectangular wavy line, and the image database device 20, the karaoke song database device 25, the user database device 30 and the site database device 35 are connected to the service server 10 with the internal network cables L2 to L2. Each is connected at L5. The karaoke transmission system 1 connects the service server 10 to a wide area network NW such as the Internet via an external network cable L1, and is installed inside various karaoke stores S via the network NW. Communication with the karaoke terminal 2 and the mobile phones 50 and 70 corresponding to the user terminals).

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the service server 10 of the karaoke transmission system 1 according to the present embodiment has established a website on the network for providing services related to video / music to the user. In this website, when a user registers as a member, two services are mainly provided to registered users. The first service (video service) is to upload (post) an image (moving image, still image, etc.) captured by the user to make his work (captured image) public to other users. The second service (music service) is a karaoke service that distributes karaoke data, and transmits karaoke song data (karaoke song data and lyric data) of a song desired by a user to a user terminal together with a karaoke background video. You can enjoy karaoke easily on your device and it is a service.

  The present invention is characterized in that the image posting service and the karaoke service described above are associated with the karaoke background video. Specifically, the karaoke background video is obtained by combining various images posted by the user through the image posting service. The generated karaoke background video is provided as a karaoke service together with karaoke data.

  In addition, the karaoke transmission system 1 of this embodiment respond | corresponds to both the case where karaoke is used with the user terminal, and the case where karaoke is used with the karaoke terminal 2 installed in the karaoke store S. Upon receiving user information including information about the user such as a user ID for identifying the registered user and karaoke song selection information indicating the selected karaoke song, the karaoke transmission system 1 of the present embodiment receives karaoke data (song , Lyrics and karaoke background video data as a set) are transmitted to the user (user terminal or karaoke terminal).

  First, posting of an image captured by the user will be described. For imaging, the user uses a device having an imaging function, and specifically, a mobile phone with an imaging function, a digital camera, a digital video camera, or the like is used. In addition, in order to post the captured image to the service server 10 of the karaoke transmission system 1, the communication terminal is used to access the top page screen 40 of the website shown in FIG. After selecting the middle photographed image posting button 40a, a predetermined login operation (user ID and password input operation) is performed to enter an image posting page screen 41 as shown in FIG. In this image posting page screen 41, by selecting image data to be posted (attached with tag information) in the image selection column 41a, inputting a comment in the comment column 41b, and then selecting a posting button 41c, Image data associated with imaging information including user ID, comment information, and tag information at the time of login is transmitted to the service server 10 of the karaoke transmission system 1.

  FIG. 3 shows the main internal configuration of a mobile phone 50 with an imaging function (see FIG. 1 for the external appearance) which is an example of a device that performs imaging. The cellular phone 50 connects the communication module 52, the RAM 53, the ROM 54, the display interface 55, the operation interface 56, the imaging unit 57, the GPS unit 58, the storage unit 59, and the like to the CPU 51 that performs various control processes through the internal bus 60. doing. In FIG. 3, the power supply and the power supply line are not shown. Hereinafter, each part of the mobile phone 50 will be described.

  The communication module 52 is a device (communication means) that performs processing related to a call / communication and the like. Upon receiving a predetermined communication operation (such as an access operation to the Internet or a data transmission operation) by the user, the communication module 52 is controlled by the CPU 51. 1 performs wireless communication with each of the relay base stations T1, T2,... Tn, and establishes a communication connection with a desired device (service server 10 or the like) connected to the network NW to perform desired communication processing, etc. I do.

  The RAM 53 temporarily stores various data according to the processing of the CPU 51 and functions as a work area for processing of the CPU 51. The ROM 54 stores in advance a program that defines the basic processing contents performed by the CPU 51, and includes an identification including a telephone number of the mobile phone 50 and a unique ID (Unique ID) for identifying the mobile phone 50. It also stores data.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the display interface 55 is an interface connected to a display panel 61 arranged so as to be exposed on the front surface of the housing 50 a of the mobile phone 50, and displays various contents according to the control of the CPU 51. Processing for displaying on the display panel 61 is performed. As shown in FIG. 1, the operation interface 56 is an interface connected to an operation unit 62 composed of up / down / left / right keys, a determination key, a numeric key, and the like disposed on the front surface of the casing 50 a of the mobile phone 50. Then, various operation contents from the user are received through the operation unit 62, and processing for transmitting the received operation contents to the CPU 51 is performed.

  The image pickup unit 57 is an image pickup unit including an image pickup device such as a CCD or a CMOS, and picks up a moving image or a still image according to a user's image pickup operation. The image data captured by the imaging unit 57 includes tag information (property) including various information such as the imaging date and time, the imaging model, and the imaging position (position information acquired by the GPS unit 58) in the content data of the image itself. Additional information).

  The GPS unit 58 acquires radio waves from a communication satellite and acquires information indicating the position of the mobile phone 50 (position information indicating latitude and longitude). In the present embodiment, the above-described imaging unit 57 is used. In conjunction with image capturing, image capturing position information indicating the image capturing position is acquired and included in the tag information.

  The storage unit 59 is configured by a nonvolatile memory or the like, and stores the terminal program P1 and the like, and also stores image data and the like captured by the imaging unit 57. The terminal program P1 is a software program that defines the control processing contents of the CPU 51 in order to realize various functions related to the mobile phone 50. The terminal program P1 specifies various control processing related to calling, communication, and imaging of the mobile phone 50. Yes.

  A device (imaging device) that performs imaging that can be applied in the present invention is not limited to the mobile phone 50 with an imaging function as shown in FIG. 3, but when an imaging device that does not include a GPS unit is used, an image is captured. The imaging position information is not included in the imaging information incidental to the data. In addition, in the case of using an imaging device (digital camera, digital video camera) that does not include a communication unit, image data captured by such an imaging device is transferred to another communicable device (a personal computer having a communication function or a portable computer). It is transmitted (posted) via a telephone or the like. In FIG. 1, only such a mobile phone 50 is shown as such an image posting imaging device, but in actuality, the above-described various imaging devices are applied (FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram). For the sake of simplicity, one mobile phone 50 is shown as an imaging device).

  Next, each database apparatus 20, 25, 30, 35 included in the karaoke transmission system 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. Each of the database devices 20, 25, 30, and 35 is applied with a database computer having a storage medium system (hard disk system) that secures a large storage capacity for the database. The configuration is stored in the system.

  FIG. 4 shows an image database 21 stored in the image database device 20. The image database 21 stores image data captured by the above-described imaging device, and is posted (transmitted) together with the user ID of the photographing user via the image posting page screen 41 shown in FIG. Stored image data (image information attached).

  Specifically, every time new image data is stored, the image database 21 is associated with an image ID issued by the service server 10 and transmitted imaging information (user ID indicating an imager, imaging date and time, imaging position). In addition, image data accompanied by the imaging information is sequentially stored, and new image data is assigned a larger numerical image ID. In addition, when a video is imaged with an imaging device that does not have a GPS function, when a comment is not input in the comment column 41b on the image posting page screen 41 illustrated in FIG. 2B, imaging stored in the image database 21 The information does not include imaging position information or comment information.

  FIG. 5 shows an outline of the karaoke database 25 stored in the karaoke song database device 25. This karaoke database 25 includes, for each karaoke song, song ID, song name, artist name (singer name, singer name or group name corresponding to the song), songwriter name, composer name, genre, song Information such as time and release date (karaoke song information) is stored together with song data and lyric data (text data) which are karaoke data for distribution. The karaoke database 25 is updated each time a new karaoke song is added.

  FIG. 6 shows a user database 31 stored in the user database device 30. This user database 31 stores information of users registered as members in a service provided on a website established by the karaoke transmission system 1, and includes a user number (No.) and a user ID (identifying a user). For example), name, user nickname, gender, password, place of residence (area where the user lives), place of birth, hobby, date of birth, and the like are stored. Information stored in the user database 31 is updated every time a registered user withdraws or a new user is registered.

  In the present embodiment, the user ID is an e-mail address of a user terminal (corresponding to a mobile phone equipped with a data communication function) owned by the user, but is not limited to this. In addition, an ID (Unique ID) unique to the user terminal (mobile phone), an ID automatically issued by the karaoke transmission system 1 (service server 10), or the like can be appropriately used as the user ID.

  The karaoke history database 32 shown in FIG. 7 is also a database stored in the user database device 30. The karaoke history database 32 is a case where a registered user uses karaoke songs at a karaoke terminal 2 of a karaoke store S or a history when karaoke data is downloaded from a karaoke page (karaoke site) of a website established by the service server 10. The history of (when using a user ID) is stored in association with each user ID as karaoke history information (information corresponding to the history of using karaoke).

  The karaoke history information includes the date and time when the karaoke song was used, the name of the karaoke song used, the name of the artist who sang the original song of the karaoke song used (singer name), and the songwriter who wrote the song of the karaoke song used. Name, name of composer who composes the song of the used karaoke song, genre to which the song of the used karaoke song belongs (J-pop, rock, techno, rap, dance, ballad, enka, song music, movie music, anime song, nursery rhymes Etc.), the user ID of another registered user who has used the karaoke song, and the point indicating the scoring result of the user who sang the karaoke song when using the karaoke song (the result relating to the karaoke song) Point) and the pitch of the karaoke song. Various information included in the karaoke history information is a collection of information obtained from information selected on the karaoke page, information uploaded from the karaoke terminal 2, information stored in the karaoke database 25 described above, and the like. It has become. Note that the karaoke history information stored in the karaoke history database 32 is also updated as the user uses the karaoke.

  The site database device 35 stores data of a large number of site pages (web pages) constituting a karaoke site set up by the service server 10, and examples of web pages include FIGS. There are web page screens 40 to 42 shown in c). The top page screen (web page screen) 40 in FIG. 2A includes a captured image posting button 40a, a karaoke button 40b, and other buttons 40c. When the captured image posting button 40a is selected, a transition is made to a page screen for an image posting site (for example, the web page screen 41 in FIG. 2B). Further, when the karaoke button 40b is selected, a transition is made to a karaoke site page screen (for example, the web page screen 42 in FIG. 2C). Furthermore, if the other button 40c is selected, it will change to the web page screen for other services which the service server 10 provides.

  The web page screen 41 in FIG. 2B shows a page unique to the registered user after the user ID and password are input after the transition to the video posting site, and the web page screen in FIG. Reference numeral 42 also denotes a registered user-specific page after the user ID and password are input after the transition to the karaoke site. The web page screen 42 of this karaoke site has a selectable karaoke song search button 42a and a usage history button 42b. When the karaoke song search button 42a is selected, a search for searching for a karaoke song that the user wants to use is performed. When the screen is switched to the page screen and the use history button 42b is selected, the screen is switched to the page screen in which the karaoke history information associated with the user ID is extracted and arranged in the karaoke history database 32 of FIG.

  FIG. 8 shows a main internal structure of the service server 10 to which the database devices 20, 25, 30, and 35 described above are connected. In this embodiment, a general-purpose server computer is applied to the service server 10, and by installing the computer program (server program 17, image management program 18, karaoke program 19) according to the present invention in this server computer, Processing functions for providing the various services described above are provided. The service server 10 has a configuration in which an MPU 11 that performs various control processes is connected to a communication interface 12, a RAM 13, a ROM 14, and a hard disk device 15 via an internal bus 10a. Hereinafter, each part of the service server 10 will be described.

  The communication interface 12 corresponds to communication means (transmission and reception means) for performing communication processing with devices connected to the internal network and devices outside the system of the external network, and in order to communicate with the devices of the internal network, Internal network cables L2 to L5 are connected to enable communication (access) with each database device 20, 25, 30, 35. The communication interface 12 is also connected to an external network cable L1, and can communicate with various external devices via the external network L1, and in this embodiment, in particular, the karaoke shown in FIG. The service server 10 can communicate with the terminal 2, user-owned mobile phones 50, 70, and the like.

  The RAM 13 temporarily stores data, folders, and the like generated by the processing of the MPU 11, and specifically stores the user ID and the like of the registered user who is logged in when the registered user is logged in to the karaoke site. . The ROM 14 stores in advance a program that defines basic processing contents performed by the MPU 11.

  The hard disk device 15 stores a total of four types of programs. Specifically, when the service server 10 is operated, a system program 16 that defines various basic processing contents, a server program 17 that defines various processes related to a web service, a posted image (an image attached with imaging information) Data) is stored in the image database 21 of the image database device 20 and managed from the image management program 18, the karaoke terminal 2 or the user terminal (such as the mobile phone 70) via the web page screen of the karaoke site. The hard disk device 15 stores a karaoke program 19 that defines a process for distributing karaoke data (music, lyrics, background video data) based on the karaoke song selection information.

  As will be described later, when karaoke song selection information is sent from the karaoke terminal 2 to the service server 10, user location information indicating the location of the store where the karaoke terminal 2 is installed in latitude and longitude is used as user information. Are transmitted to the service server 10. In addition, when using karaoke from a user terminal (such as a mobile phone 70) via a web page screen of a karaoke site, if the user terminal used has a position information acquisition function (GPS function), the GPS function The specification of the karaoke page screen is set so that the user position information acquired using is transmitted as karaoke song selection information as user information.

  Next, various processing contents defined by the server program 17, the video management program 18, and the karaoke program 19 stored (installed) in the hard disk device 15 will be described.

  First, the server program 17 defines a process of providing page data of a website opened on the network by the service server 10 of the karaoke transmission system 1 to an access source device. A plurality of web pages constituting the karaoke site are each assigned a URL, and the service server 10 (MPU 11) stores data on the web page screen of the URL corresponding to the access to the device that has accessed the karaoke site. The server program 17 defines that data is read from the device 35 and transmitted.

  For registered users, when the user ID and password of the registered user are transmitted from the user terminal, it is determined whether or not the transmitted user ID and password are registered in the user database 31 of FIG. The server program 17 defines that the MPU 11 of the server program 17 makes a determination. Further, if it is determined by the MPU 11 that the user database 31 is registered in this determination, web page screens for the registered user (web page screens 41 and 42 as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C). ) Is distributed, and thereafter, the server program 17 specifies that the service for the registered user is set in a state that the service server 10 can provide.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the video management program 18 displays image data posted (uploaded) by the user (corresponding to a captured image attached with imaging information including tag information, comment information, and a user ID) as shown in FIG. 4. The processing to be stored in the image database 21 stored in the image database device 20 is defined. That is, when image data is uploaded to the service server 10 from the karaoke terminal 2 (karaoke terminal having an imaging function) or the mobile phone 50 shown in FIG. 1, the MPU 11 of the service server 10 receives the image ID for the received image data. , And the video management program 18 stipulates that image data and imaging information are sequentially stored in the image database 21 in association with the image ID.

  The karaoke program 19 defines the processing contents of the MPU 11 related to the entire karaoke service provided by the service server 10. First, when the user ID (user information) transmitted from the karaoke terminal 2 is received by the communication interface of the service server 10, the service server 10 waits for reception of karaoke song selection information indicating the karaoke song selected by the user. The karaoke program 19 defines. Also, when providing a karaoke service via the web page screen 42 shown in FIG. 2 (c), the service server receives user information including user position information and karaoke song selection information indicating the karaoke song selected by the user. The karaoke program 19 stipulates that 10 is waiting.

  When the karaoke song selection information is received, the karaoke song data and lyric data of the karaoke song indicated by the karaoke song selection information are retrieved from the karaoke database 25 shown in FIG. 5 and the karaoke background video for the karaoke song is extracted. The karaoke program 19 defines a process to be generated using image data (captured image) stored in the image database 21 shown in FIG.

  Specifically, the karaoke background video generation process includes a process of extracting image data to be used and a process of arranging the extracted image data. First, in order to extract image data, the song time of the karaoke song selected by the user is specified from the karaoke database of FIG. 5, and the specified song time is set as the display time of one image data (for example, 20 seconds). The karaoke program 19 is to obtain a value obtained by dividing by (an integer. If there is too much, add 1 to the integer of the calculation result) and specify that value as the required number of images used for the karaoke background video. Regulates.

  Further, after determining whether or not the user position information is transmitted, it is determined whether or not the number of imaging position information included in the imaging information stored in the image database 21 illustrated in FIG. However, if the number is greater than or equal to the number, the karaoke program 19 defines that the user position information and the imaging position information are compared, and the required number of imaging information is searched based on the comparison result. In the present embodiment, the user position information and the imaging position information are compared, and the imaging information including the necessary number of imaging position information is searched in order from the user position information within a predetermined distance (for example, within a radius of 20 km). I have to. When the required number of pieces of imaging information can be retrieved, the order of the pieces of imaging information is as follows: the imaging position information included in each piece of imaging information is first, second, third, etc. in order from the closest to the user position information Is specified by the karaoke program 19.

  When the imaging information cannot be searched by the above-described processing of the user position information, the karaoke program 19 uses the lyrics data of the selected karaoke song and the comment information included in the imaging information to store the image database 21 shown in FIG. It defines that the imaging information is searched from inside. Specifically, the lyric word included in the lyric data of the karaoke song selected by the karaoke song selection information (for example, the same lyric word as the word included in the song name. The karaoke program 19 defines a process for retrieving the comment information including the extracted lyric word from the imaging information stored in the image database 21 shown in FIG. ing. For example, when the word “summer” is extracted as a lyric word, imaging information including “summer” in the comment information is searched.

  When the number of pieces of imaging information exceeding the required number can be searched in the search process using the lyrics word, the necessary number of pieces of imaging information are retrieved in the order of the imaging date and time indicated by the imaging date information included in each imaging information. Will be identified. Then, the karaoke program 19 specifies that the order of the imaging information is specified in order from the oldest imaging date / time information included in each imaging information, such as first, second, third,...

  Further, if the image information cannot be searched even by the above-described search process using the lyric word, the karaoke program 19 specifies that the image information is searched from the image database 21 shown in FIG. 4 using the karaoke history information. . Specifically, another user ID included in the karaoke history information associated with the user ID received as the user information using karaoke is specified from the karaoke history database 32 shown in FIG. And the karaoke program 19 prescribes | regulates the imaging information containing the other identified user ID more than a required number from the image database 21 contained in FIG. By performing such processing, it becomes possible to find out the imaging information attached to the captured image by the user who has previously used the karaoke song selected by the user this time.

  In the search process with other user IDs included in such karaoke history information, when imaging information exceeding the required number can be searched, it is included in each imaging information as in the case of the search process with the above lyric words. The required number of pieces of imaging information is specified in the order of the imaging date and time indicated by the imaging date information.

  If the imaging information cannot be searched even by the various search processes as described above, the karaoke program 19 finally specifies that the required number of imaging information with new imaging date and time information is extracted from the image database 21 of FIG. The order of the respective pieces of imaging information is specified by matching the extracted pieces of imaging information in the order of early imaging date and time.

  Finally, the karaoke program 19 stipulates that the karaoke background video is generated by combining the image data attached to each piece of imaging information in the order of each piece of imaging information.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of generating a karaoke background image by combining the image data A1 to A6. The karaoke tune shown in FIG. 9 is divided into a total of six time zones every 20 seconds from the start time t0 to the end time t6. From the first time zone (t0 to t1) to the sixth time zone (t5). To t6), image data A1 to A6 are allocated, respectively. The first image data A1 is assigned to the first time period (t0 to t1) because the rank of the incidental imaging information is identified as the first rank in the above-described processing. Hereinafter, the second image data A2 is assigned to the second time zone (t1 to t2) because the rank of the incidental imaging information is second, and the remaining image data A3 to A6 are similarly attached. Since the rankings of the imaging information to be performed are the third, fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively, the third time zone (t2 to t3), the fourth time zone (t3 to t4), and the fifth time zone (t4) To t5) and the sixth time zone (t5 to t6).

  Note that image data is combined in a situation as shown in FIG. 9 to generate a karaoke background video regardless of whether it is a moving image or a still image. Therefore, at the time of karaoke playback, each image data is played back and displayed only for the assigned time zone, and in the case of a movie, it is played back from the beginning for the corresponding time zone. During the band, the same content (still image) continues to be displayed. In FIG. 9, the moving image is image data A1, A3, A4, and A6, and the still image is image data A2 and A5. Depending on the specifications of the system, the karaoke background video may be generated using only the moving image or only the still image.

  The data of the karaoke background image generated in this way is a terminal (the karaoke terminal 2 or the user's mobile phone 70 or the like) that is the transmission source of karaoke song selection information together with song data and lyrics data corresponding to the karaoke song selected by the user. The karaoke program 19 defines that the data is transmitted to (1).

  Note that the karaoke program 19 also defines a process for constructing the karaoke history database 32 shown in FIG. There are two types of karaoke history information stored in the karaoke history database 32. The first karaoke history information is karaoke history information when used in the karaoke terminal 2 of the karaoke store, and the second karaoke history information is karaoke. Karaoke history information generated when karaoke data is transmitted to the user terminal via the site page screen.

  The karaoke history information when used in the karaoke terminal 2 of the karaoke store is information (user ID, song name, artist name, information that has been clarified during the process of transmitting karaoke data (song, lyrics, background video data). Information sent to the karaoke terminal 2 after transmitting karaoke data to the karaoke terminal 2 (song pitch, tempo, singing score, etc.) for the lyricist name, composer name, genre, other user ID, etc. The points indicating the results are also included and stored in the karaoke history database 32 as karaoke history information. On the other hand, when downloading karaoke data to the user terminal via the karaoke site page screen, information (user ID, song name) that has been clarified during the process of transmitting karaoke data (music, lyrics, background video data). , Artist name, songwriter name, composer name, genre, other user ID, etc.) are stored in the karaoke history database 32 as karaoke history information.

  FIG. 10 shows a main internal configuration of the karaoke terminal 2 installed in the karaoke store S. The karaoke terminal 2 is a karaoke-only machine that reproduces and outputs karaoke data (music, lyrics, and background video data). The control unit 2a that performs various control processes related to karaoke is connected to the communication module 2b, the memory via the internal bus. 2c, a display interface 2d, an infrared interface 2e, a sound output processing unit 2f, an imaging unit 2g, and a storage unit 2h. Hereinafter, each part of the karaoke terminal 2 will be described.

  The communication interface 2b performs communication processing with the service server 10 via the network NW. The memory 2c temporarily stores data, folders, and the like that are generated by the processing of the control unit 2a. The display interface 2d is an interface connected to the display panel 3 that displays karaoke lyrics and background video, and performs processing for displaying various contents on the display panel 3 under the control of the control unit 2a. The infrared interface 2e receives a remote operation signal (infrared light including an operation signal) generated by the remote control device 4 that receives an operation from the user, and performs a process of transmitting the received operation signal to the control unit 2a.

  The sound output processing unit 2 f is connected to the speaker 5, and performs processing such as reproduction and output of karaoke song data, and outputs karaoke image sound from the speaker 5. Further, the image pickup unit 2g is a moving image pickup means incorporating an image pickup device and the like, and enables a user who uses karaoke in the karaoke store S to be picked up.

  The storage unit 2h stores the program 6 and the position information 7 in advance, and also stores the captured image (image data) captured by the imaging unit 2g and the playback karaoke data transmitted from the service server 10. In addition, the program 6 prescribes | regulates the process of the control part 2a for enabling the karaoke terminal 2 to utilize the karaoke which a user desires according to a user's operation. The position information 7 is position information (corresponding to user position information) indicating the installation location of the karaoke terminal 2 in latitude and longitude, and karaoke song selection information associated with the user's selection of karaoke songs by the control process of the control unit 2a. At the same time, it is transmitted to the service server 10.

  FIG. 11 shows the main internal configuration of a mobile phone 70 (see FIG. 1 for the external appearance) as an example of a user terminal that uses karaoke via the karaoke page screen of the website. The cellular phone 70 has basically the same configuration as the imaging cellular phone 50 shown in FIG. 3, and includes a CPU 71 that performs various control processes, a communication module 72, a RAM 73, a ROM 74, a display interface 75, and an operation interface. The interface 76, the GPS processing unit 77, the sound output processing unit 78, the storage unit 79, and the like are connected by an internal bus 80. The communication module 72, RAM 73, ROM 74, display interface 75, operation interface 76, and GPS processing unit 77 are equivalent to the cellular phone 50 shown in FIG. The display interface 75 performs processing for displaying karaoke lyrics, background video, and the like on the display panel 81, particularly when the mobile phone 70 functions as a user terminal for karaoke.

  The sound output processing unit 78 is connected to the speaker 83, and performs processing such as reproduction and output of karaoke song data, and outputs karaoke picture sound from the speaker 83. The storage unit 79 is configured by a non-volatile memory or the like, stores the terminal program P2 and the like, and also receives the positional information (corresponding to the user positional information) acquired by the GPS processing unit 77 and the reproduction transmitted from the service server 10. Karaoke data for memorization. The terminal program P is a software program that defines the control processing contents of the CPU 71 in order to realize various functions related to the mobile phone 70. In particular, when using karaoke, the terminal program P reproduces karaoke data, A process for displaying lyrics on the display panel 81 and outputting karaoke music sound from the speaker 83 is defined. In FIG. 1, only one mobile phone 70 is shown as a user terminal for karaoke, but actually, a plurality of user terminals use services provided by the karaoke transmission system 1 ( FIG. 1 shows one user terminal for karaoke use for the sake of simplicity.

  Next, a series of processing contents (contents of the karaoke transmission method) performed by the karaoke transmission system 1 configured as described above will be described based on the first to third flowcharts shown in FIGS. At the start of the process of the first flowchart, the registered user transmits a user ID (and password) as user information to the service server 10 using the karaoke terminal 2 or the mobile phone 70 described above. To do.

  First, in the first flowchart of FIG. 12, the MPU 11 of the service server 10 determines whether or not a user ID (user information) has been received (S1), and if no service ID is received (S1: NO), the user ID Waiting to receive. When the user ID is received (S1: YES), it is determined whether the received user ID is stored in the user database 31 shown in FIG. 6 (S2), and the received user ID is not stored. (S2: NO), the service server 10 transmits the fact that the user ID is incorrect to the transmission source of the user ID (the karaoke terminal 2 or the mobile phone 70) (S3), and returns to the first stage (S1).

  If the user ID is stored (S2: YES), the service server 10 then determines whether or not the karaoke song selection information (and user location information) has been received (S4), and the karaoke song selection information and the like. When not receiving (S4: NO), it waits for reception. When the karaoke song selection information is received (S4: YES), the service server 10 specifies the karaoke song indicated by the received karaoke song selection information from the karaoke database 26 shown in FIG. 4, and specifies the song time of the karaoke song. Then, the required number of image data required for the karaoke background video is specified from the song time (S6).

  And it progresses to the 2nd flowchart of FIG. 13, and the service server 10 judges whether user position information was received with the karaoke music selection information in the step of S4 (S10), and did not receive user position information. If this is the case (S10: NO), the process jumps to the step of S15 (the search step using lyrics words). When the user position information is received (S10: YES), the service server 10 stores the number of pieces of imaging position information more than the necessary number specified in the step S6 in the image database 21 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is performed (S11). If more than the required number of pieces of imaging position information are not stored (S11: NO), the process jumps to the step of S15 (step of searching by lyrics words).

  If more than the required number of imaging position information is stored (S11: YES), the imaging information is searched from the image database 21 shown in FIG. 4 using GPS information (S12). That is, in this search, the user position information is compared with each imaging position information, and as a result of the comparison, whether or not imaging information including imaging position information within a radius of 20 km from the user position indicated by the user position information has been hit more than necessary. Is determined (S13), and if there is no hit (S13: NO), the process jumps to the step of S15 (step of searching by lyrics word).

  If more than the required number of imaging information is hit (S13: YES), the imaging position information included in each of the hit imaging information based on the comparison result described above is ranked in order from the closest to the user position information. Specify (S14). Note that the rank at this time is specified up to the rank according to the required number. After the rank is specified, the process jumps to the stage before step S26 in the third flowchart of FIG.

  Then, when jumping to the step S15 (the search step by the lyric word) in each process described above, the comment that matches the lyric word included in the lyric data of the karaoke song specified in the step S5 in the first flowchart of FIG. The imaging information including the information is searched from the image database 21 shown in FIG. 4 (S15). In this search, it is determined whether or not more than the required number of imaging information has been hit (S16). If no hit is found (S16: NO), the process jumps to the process of the third flowchart in FIG.

  If more than the required number of imaging information is hit (S16: YES), the required number of imaging information is identified from the hit imaging information in the order of the imaging date / time information included in each imaging information (S22). The order of the respective imaging information is specified so that the older the imaging date and time information is, the lower the order is (S23), and before the step of S26 in the third flowchart of FIG. Jump.

  Finally, in the third flowchart of FIG. 14, the service server 10 identifies another user ID included in the karaoke history information associated with the received user ID from the karaoke history database 32 shown in FIG. 7. (S20). Then, the service server 10 searches the image database 21 included in FIG. 4 for imaging information including the other identified user ID (S21). In this search, it is determined whether or not more than the required number of imaging information has been hit (S22). If there is no hit (S22: NO), only the required number of imaging information with a new imaging date / time order is acquired from the image database. Specify (S23). If more than the required number of imaging information is hit (S22: YES), the required number of imaging information is specified from the hit imaging information in the order of the imaging date and time information included in each imaging information (S24). .

  Then, the order of the imaging information is specified so that the older the imaging date / time information is, the lower the order of the imaging information specified in S23 or S24 (S25). The service server 10 extracts, from the image database 21, image data associated with each imaging information whose order is specified, and each imaging information is determined according to the order of each imaging information specified in any one of S14, S18, and S25. A karaoke background video is generated by arranging and combining the accompanying image data (S26). Then, the service server 10 transmits the generated karaoke background video data together with karaoke song data and lyrics data as karaoke data to the terminal (karaoke terminal 2 or mobile phone 70) that is the transmission source of the karaoke song selection information. (S27).

  When the karaoke data is transmitted in this way, when the karaoke data is reproduced on the terminal, for example, as shown in FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (c), image data constituting the karaoke background video generated by the above-described processing. Lyrics based on A1, A2, A3, etc. (see FIG. 9) and lyrics data D1, D2, D3 are sequentially displayed on the display panel 81 every predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds). In such a display state, the music sound corresponding to the karaoke song data is also reproduced and output, and the user can sing the karaoke while enjoying the karaoke background video rich in variations. Such a playback mode is the same as in the karaoke terminal 2.

  The present invention is not limited to the processing content described above, and various modifications can be applied. For example, in the process of searching for imaging information including the imaging position information by comparing the user position information and the imaging position information described above, the user is conversely searching for items within a specific distance range from the user position information. Information that is more than a specific distance away from the position information (for example, imaging information including imaging position information in a range exceeding a radius of 100 km) may be searched. In this way, it is possible to enjoy karaoke while watching a karaoke background video that combines images captured at a location far from the current user position.

  Further, when the captured image (image data) is finally specified by comparing the user position information and the captured position information, the arrangement of the respective image data is arranged in the order of distant from the user position information in order of distant karaoke background video. Furthermore, the relative positional relationship (positional relationship between the east, west, south, and north) of the imaging position information regarding each captured image is specified, and the imaging position is changed from north to south, or It is also possible to arrange the captured images so as to be from east to west (and further from south to north, west to east, etc.). By arranging in this way, the user can enjoy karaoke in an atmosphere that moves from north to south (or from west to east, from south to north, from east to south, etc.).

  Furthermore, in the process of searching for imaging information by comparing the user position information and the imaging position information, as described above, both the information within the specific distance range and the information outside the specific distance range are included from the user position information. Alternatively, the karaoke background video can be generated by interweaving the captured image at a location close to the location where the user is currently located and the captured image at a location far from the location where the user is currently located.

  Furthermore, as the user location information, as described above, instead of using the location information of the karaoke terminal 2 or the GPS information acquired by the mobile phone 70, the place of residence or origin stored in the user database 31 shown in FIG. You may use ground information. Since these residences or hometowns have vague names, the latitude and longitude indicating a place representative of those areas (for example, the position of a public office, etc.) are associated with each other and stored in the user database 31 in advance. When the user ID is transmitted to the service server 10 at the time of use, the service server 10 receives from the user database device 30 the latitude / longitude information of the area or hometown associated with the user ID. Thereby, instead of the user position information described above, the latitude and longitude information received from the user database device 30 is compared with the imaging position information. Karaoke background video can be generated.

  On the other hand, it is also possible to search for a captured image using only the imaging position information without using the user position information. Specifically, the image capturing position information included in a specific area is searched based on the user's instruction or the setting of the system itself, and the captured image corresponding to the image capturing position information hit is specified to generate the karaoke background video. . Specific areas include relatively large areas such as Tohoku, Kanto, and Kyushu, prefectures such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kanagawa, and relatively small areas such as municipalities. The inside can be applied according to the system specifications.

  In addition, as another example of searching for a captured image using only the imaging position information in this way, it is also possible to sequentially search for imaging position information not only within one area but also within a plurality of areas. For example, in the Hokkaido region, Tohoku region, Kanto region, Tokai region, Kinki region, Sanin region, Kyushu region in Japan, one image position information is searched for, and the captured image corresponding to the hit image position information The karaoke background video is generated by combining the respective imaging position information in order from north to south, south to north, east to west, or west to east. As described above, when searching for a captured image using only the imaging position information, the system prepares in advance a table indicating the latitude and longitude range of the region to be searched, and the latitude and longitude indicated by the table or the like. It is determined whether or not the range includes latitude and longitude related to the imaging position information, and whether or not to hit is determined.

  Further, as another example of using the user database 31, it is conceivable to use a hobby of a user who uses karaoke. Specifically, when a user ID is transmitted to the service server 10 when using karaoke, a hobby associated with the user ID is specified, and another user ID that stores the same hobby as the specified hobby is specified by the user. The imaging information identified from the database 31 and associated with the identified other user ID is searched from the image database 21 shown in FIG. If the karaoke background video is generated using the image data attached with the imaging information hit in the search, the karaoke background video generated by the image captured by another user having the same hobby as the user who uses karaoke is displayed. Inside, you can enjoy karaoke.

  Further, when performing a search process using lyrics words, the search process may be performed using words in the lyrics included in the chorus portion of the music. In this way, the user can enjoy karaoke while displaying a karaoke background image that matches the most important rust portion of the karaoke song.

  Furthermore, as another example of performing a search process using a lyric word, when a place name is included in the lyric word, the place name and the imaging position information are compared, and according to the imaging position information corresponding to the place name. A karaoke background video may be generated using the captured image. In this case, the system prepares a place name database that stores the latitude and longitude corresponding to each place name in association with various place names, and the same place name as the word (place name) included in the lyrics word. Are first included in the location name database, and when the location name is hit, the latitude and longitude associated with the location name are extracted from the location name database. Then, the extracted latitude and longitude and the imaging position information are compared, the imaging position information included in a certain distance range is searched, and the karaoke background video is generated using the imaging information according to the hit imaging position information. By generating the karaoke background video in this way, the user can enjoy karaoke while displaying the karaoke background video including an image corresponding to the place name included in the lyrics word.

  In addition, when performing a search using the karaoke history database 32 of FIG. 7, a plurality of other search processes can be assumed, for example, a plurality of karaoke history information associated with a user ID that uses karaoke. Among them, the karaoke history information having the largest number of the same song names is identified, and the other user ID included in the identified karaoke history information is searched for the image database 21 shown in FIG. A karaoke background image can be generated from an image captured by the user. In this case, karaoke can be enjoyed in a state in which a karaoke background image composed of images taken by other users who have the same song preference as the user who uses karaoke is displayed.

  As another example, among the plurality of karaoke history information associated with the user ID that uses karaoke, the karaoke history information having the largest number of the same artist names is specified, and the specified karaoke history information is By searching the image database 21 shown in FIG. 4 with other user IDs included, it is possible to generate a karaoke background video with images captured by the user relating to the other user IDs. In this case, karaoke can be enjoyed in a state in which a karaoke background video composed of images taken by other users who have the same artist preference as the user who uses karaoke is displayed.

  As another example, among the plurality of karaoke history information associated with the user ID using karaoke, the karaoke history information having the highest point is specified, and the other users included in the specified karaoke history information By searching the image database 21 shown in FIG. 4 by ID, karaoke can be performed in a state in which a karaoke background video composed of images taken by other users who sing a song that is good for a user who uses karaoke is displayed as described above. I can enjoy it.

  Also, if more than the required number of imaging information is hit as a result of the search, in order to quickly narrow down the imaging information from among the hits, simply select the required number of imaging information in order from the latest imaging date and time information. The specification may be specified.

  Furthermore, in the description based on each flowchart shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 described above, a total of three types of search processing (search using user position information, search using lyrics words, search using karaoke history database 32) are performed. In order to simplify the specifications of the karaoke transmission system 1, the karaoke background video is generated by performing at least one of the above-described search processes in addition to applying all the search processes. You may do it. The time for displaying the searched image data is not limited to 20 seconds in the above-described example, and may be appropriately increased or decreased from 20 seconds according to the system specifications, user preferences, and the like.

1 Karaoke transmission system 2 Karaoke terminal 10 Service server 11 MPU
19 Karaoke program 21 Image database 26 Karaoke database 31 User database 32 Karaoke history database 50 Mobile phone (user terminal for imaging)
70 Mobile phone (user terminal for karaoke)
NW network

Claims (9)

A website for providing image posting services and karaoke services to users on a network is provided, and a karaoke database storing karaoke song data is provided. User information relating to users who use karaoke and karaoke songs selected by the user A karaoke transmission system for transmitting karaoke song data corresponding to the karaoke song selection information extracted from the karaoke database to a transmission source of the karaoke song selection information based on receiving the karaoke song selection information shown through the website. And
Receiving means for receiving a captured image accompanied by imaging information relating to imaging uploaded through the website;
An image database for storing the captured image received by the receiving unit together with the attached imaging information;
When receiving the karaoke song selection information, from the song time of the karaoke song indicated by the received karaoke song selection information, a necessary number specifying means for specifying the required number of photographed images necessary for the karaoke background video,
When receiving user information and karaoke music selection information, imaging information search means for searching a plurality of imaging information based on the received user information or karaoke music selection information from the image database;
Image extracting means for extracting the required number of captured images specified by the required number specifying means from the image database from a plurality of captured images associated with the respective imaging information searched by the imaging information specifying means;
Background video generation means for generating a karaoke background video by combining a plurality of captured images extracted by the image extraction means;
A karaoke transmission system comprising: means for transmitting karaoke background video generated by the background video generation means and karaoke song data corresponding to the received karaoke song selection information to a transmission source of the karaoke song selection information. The imaging information includes imaging date and time information indicating imaging date and time,
2. The karaoke transmission system according to claim 1, wherein the imaging information search unit searches for imaging information in an early order of imaging date and time indicated by the imaging date and time information. The user information includes user position information related to the user position,
The imaging information includes imaging position information related to the imaging position of the captured image,
A position comparison means for comparing the user position information and the imaging position information;
3. The karaoke transmission system according to claim 1, wherein the imaging information search unit searches for imaging information based on a comparison result of the position comparison unit. The karaoke database includes lyric data of karaoke songs,
The imaging information includes comment information indicating a comment corresponding to the captured image,
When receiving the karaoke song selection information, comprising lyric extraction means for extracting karaoke song lyrics data from the karaoke database according to the received karaoke song selection information,
3. The karaoke transmission system according to claim 1, wherein the imaging information search unit searches for imaging information including comment information corresponding to the lyrics data extracted by the lyrics extraction unit. The user information includes user identification information for user identification using karaoke,
A karaoke history database in which karaoke history information indicating information corresponding to a history of the use of karaoke by a user is stored in association with each user identification information;
When receiving the user information, the karaoke history database comprises history information extraction means for extracting karaoke history information associated with the user identification information included in the received user identification information,
3. The karaoke transmission system according to claim 1, wherein the imaging information search unit searches for imaging information corresponding to the karaoke history information extracted by the history information extraction unit. The user information includes user position information related to the user position,
The imaging information includes imaging position information related to the imaging position of the captured image,
Position comparison means for comparing the user position information and the imaging position information;
Order specifying means for specifying the order of a plurality of imaging information searched by the imaging information searching means based on the comparison result of the position comparing means; and
The karaoke transmission system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the background video generation unit generates a karaoke background video by combining a plurality of captured images in the order of the imaging information specified by the order specifying unit. . The imaging information includes imaging date and time information indicating imaging date and time,
6. The background video generation unit according to claim 1, wherein the background video generation unit generates a karaoke background video by combining a plurality of captured images in order of early or late imaging date and time indicated by the imaging date and time information. Karaoke transmission system. A karaoke transmission system provided with a karaoke database that stores karaoke song data and a user information and a user selection related to a user who uses karaoke, while establishing a website for providing users with image posting services and karaoke services on the network Karaoke song data corresponding to the karaoke song selection information extracted from the karaoke database is transmitted to the transmission source of the karaoke song selection information based on receiving the karaoke song selection information indicating the karaoke song played. A karaoke transmission method,
Receiving a captured image accompanied by imaging information related to imaging uploaded through the website;
Storing the received captured image in an image database together with accompanying imaging information;
When the karaoke song selection information is received, from the song time of the karaoke song indicated by the received karaoke song selection information, the step of specifying the required number of photographed images required for the karaoke background video;
When receiving user information and karaoke song selection information, searching the plurality of imaging information based on the received user information or karaoke song selection information from the image database;
Extracting a specified required number of captured images from the image database from a plurality of captured images associated with each retrieved imaging information;
Generating a karaoke background video by combining a plurality of extracted captured images;
Transmitting the generated karaoke background video and karaoke song data corresponding to the received karaoke song selection information to a transmission source of the karaoke song selection information. A website for providing an image posting service and a karaoke service to a user on a network, and karaoke song selection information indicating user information relating to a user who uses karaoke and a karaoke song selected by the user on a computer having communication means Karaoke song data corresponding to the karaoke song selection information extracted from the karaoke database storing karaoke song data is transmitted to the sender of the karaoke song selection information based on A computer program for
The computer,
Means for performing a process of receiving, via the communication means, a captured image attached with imaging information related to imaging uploaded through the website;
Means for storing the received captured image in the image database together with the attached imaging information;
When the karaoke song selection information is received, from the song time of the karaoke song indicated by the received karaoke song selection information, means for performing processing for specifying the required number of photographed images necessary for the karaoke background video,
When receiving user information and karaoke song selection information, means for performing a process of searching a plurality of imaging information based on the received user information or karaoke song selection information from the image database;
Means for performing a process of extracting a specified required number of captured images from the image database from a plurality of captured images associated with each of the searched imaging information;
Means for performing a process of generating a karaoke background video by combining a plurality of extracted images;
A computer program that functions as means for performing processing for transmitting generated karaoke background video and karaoke song data corresponding to received karaoke song selection information to a transmission source of the karaoke song selection information via the communication means. .

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