JP7071712B2 - Control terminal and control program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to, for example, a control terminal installed in each private room of a karaoke store and a control program thereof.

For example, as described in Cited Document 1, a configuration in which the karaoke system and the POS system for ordering and accounting for food and drink cooperate with each other and change the processing of the POS system according to the processing result of the karaoke system is examined. ing. Further, a configuration is being considered in which a remote control terminal having a music selection function in a karaoke system also has a food and drink ordering function.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-086232.

However, depending on the karaoke store, a plurality of karaoke models that are not compatible with the remote control terminal may be installed in each room. In such a case, even if the remote control terminal compatible with one of the karaoke models has both the above-mentioned music selection function and ordering function, the remote control terminal alone uses both the music selection function and the ordering function in all rooms. It is not possible.

Therefore, in order to use both the music selection function and the ordering function in all rooms, it is assumed that the configuration of the entire karaoke system and the operation method of the remote control terminal by the customer user become complicated. In other words, there is a problem that complicated system setting operations by store staff and complicated operations by lending a remote control terminal having unnecessary functions to a customer user are forced.

An object of the present invention is to provide a control terminal and a control program that can reduce the labor and labor of operation and greatly improve convenience for both the user and the store side.

In order to achieve the above object, the first invention is a control terminal capable of communicating with and controlling each of a plurality of control target devices including a music reproduction device and an order management device, and the control target device and the control target device. The first process of activating the music selection function and the product ordering function according to the detection means detected via the communication and the detection result of the detection means; the first process of enabling the music selection function and not activating the product ordering function. 2 processing; a control means for executing any of the third processing for not activating the music selection function and activating the product ordering function; and a display means for displaying the function executed by the control means. The control means has a reception means for receiving an operation of a user according to a display content displayed on the display means, and the control means is any one of the first process, the second process, and the third process. The product order function when the priority determination process for setting the execution priority for executing one process with priority over the other processes is configured to be further executable and the priority determination process is executed. It is characterized by invalidating .

The control terminal of the present invention can control a plurality of controlled target devices such as a music playback device and an order management device, and has a music selection function for selecting music to be played in the music playback device and an order for a product via the order management device. It has a product ordering function for performing. Then, the music selection function and the product ordering function can be appropriately enabled depending on which of the plurality of control target devices is to be controlled. Therefore, a detection means, a control means, a display means, and a reception means are provided.

That is, when the detection means detects the control target device via communication, the control means selectively executes any one of the first process, the second process, and the third process according to the detection result. In the first process, both the music selection function and the product ordering function can be enabled, and in the second process, the music selection function can be enabled without activating the product ordering function. In the process, the product ordering function can be enabled without activating the music selection function.

As a result, when the control target is both the music playback device and the order management device when the user uses the control terminal, both the music selection function and the product order function are effective by performing the first processing. Will be made. When the control target is only the music reproduction device, only the music selection function is enabled by performing the second process. When the control target is only the order management device, only the product order function is enabled by performing the third process.

The activation of each function at this time is, for example, a process in which the application program of the corresponding function is automatically started by executing the first to third processes. Alternatively, for example, when manually setting the function selection of the control terminal so that the serviceman who went to each store executes one of the functions, the serviceman setting screen is displayed by executing the first to third processes. It is a process of displaying the corresponding function in a selectable manner (or a process of setting a flag that can be displayed). In this case, by narrowing down the display of items that can be selected by the serviceman and not displaying unnecessary selection items, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the operation when the serviceman makes the above manual setting.

Then, the display means for displaying the functions selectively enabled as described above is performed. When the user performs a music selection operation, a product order operation, etc. according to the display content, the operation content is accepted by the reception means, and the corresponding service (music playback, product delivery, etc.) is received for the user. ) Is done automatically.

As described above, according to the present invention, if one common control terminal having a music selection function and a product ordering function is prepared, it depends on which device is to be controlled (in other words, the control terminal). Appropriate functions are prepared (depending on the usage mode of the user using the above), and the user can enjoy the desired service by using the functions. As a result, in order to call the function according to the usage mode of the user, it is not necessary for the store side to perform a manual operation each time, or for the user to perform a complicated operation by himself / herself. As a result, both the user and the store can reduce the labor and labor of the operation and greatly improve the convenience.

In order to achieve the above object, the second invention is a storage means capable of storing a music selection function program, a product ordering function program, and a program stored in the storage means is the music selection function program. The music selection function and the product ordering function are enabled according to the determination means for determining whether the product ordering function program or the music selection function program and the product ordering function program, and the determination result of the determination means. The first process; the second process of activating the music selection function and not activating the product ordering function; the third process of activating the product ordering function without activating the music selection function; is executed. The control means is provided, a display means for displaying a function executed by the control means, and a reception means for accepting a user's operation according to the display content displayed on the display means. The means further executes a priority determination process for setting an execution priority in which any one of the first process, the second process, and the third process is executed with priority over the other processes. It is configured to be possible, and when the priority determination process is executed, the product ordering function is invalidated .

The control terminal of the present invention can control a plurality of controlled target devices such as a music playback device and an order management device, and is a music selection function program that realizes a music selection function for selecting music to be played in the music playback device as a storage means. , A product order function program that realizes a product order function for placing an order for a product via an order management device, and the like are stored. Then, the music selection function and the product ordering function can be appropriately enabled depending on which of the music selection function program and the product ordering function program is stored in the storage means. Therefore, it is provided with a judgment means, a control means, a display means, and a reception means.

That is, when the determination means determines which of the above-mentioned programs is stored, the control means selectively executes one of the first process, the second process, and the third process according to the determination result. .. In the first process, both the music selection function and the product ordering function can be enabled, and in the second process, the music selection function can be enabled without activating the product ordering function. In the process, the product ordering function can be enabled without activating the music selection function.

As a result, when both the music selection function program and the product ordering function program are stored in the storage means when the user uses the control terminal, the first processing is performed to perform the music selection function and the product ordering. Both features are enabled. When the music selection function program is stored in the storage means, only the music selection function is activated by performing the second process. Further, when the product order function program is stored in the storage means, only the product order function is activated by performing the third process.

The activation of each function at this time is, for example, a process in which the application program of the corresponding function is automatically started by executing the first to third processes. Alternatively, for example, when manually setting the function selection of the control terminal so that the serviceman who went to each store executes one of the functions, the serviceman setting screen is displayed by executing the first to third processes. It is a process of displaying the corresponding function in a selectable manner (or a process of setting a flag that can be displayed). In this case, by narrowing down the display of items that can be selected by the serviceman and not displaying unnecessary selection items, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the operation when the serviceman makes the above manual setting.

Then, the display means for displaying the functions selectively enabled as described above is performed. When the user performs a music selection operation, a product order operation, etc. according to the display content, the operation content is accepted by the reception means, and the corresponding service (music playback, product delivery, etc.) is received for the user. ) Is done automatically.

As described above, according to the present invention, if one common control terminal having a music selection function and a product ordering function is prepared, it depends on which program is stored in the storage means (as described above). In other words, an appropriate function is prepared (depending on the usage mode of the user who uses the control terminal), and the user can enjoy the desired service by using the function. As a result, in order to call the function according to the usage mode of the user, it is not necessary for the store side to perform a manual operation each time, or for the user to perform a complicated operation by himself / herself. As a result, it is possible to reduce the labor and labor of the operation for both the user and the store side, and it is possible to greatly improve the convenience.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the labor and labor of operation for both the user and the store side, and it is possible to greatly improve the convenience.

It is a figure which shows the system configuration of the whole communication karaoke system. It is a figure which shows the control block composition in the remote control terminal of a karaoke model A. It is a figure which shows the music selection screen which consists only of the display content and operation buttons about a music selection operation. It is a figure which shows the order screen which consists only of the display content and operation buttons about an order operation. It is a figure which shows the music selection screen which added the operation button for switching to an order screen. It is a figure which shows the order screen which added the operation button for switching to a music selection screen. It is a flowchart explaining the processing content of a function management process. It is a flowchart explaining the processing content of a function management process. It is a flowchart explaining the processing content of a timer process. It is a flowchart explaining the processing content of the display setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining the processing content of the function management processing which reflected the display setting. It is a flowchart explaining the processing content of the initial screen display processing.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Rough system configuration of the entire online karaoke system>
FIG. 1 shows the system configuration of the entire online karaoke system provided in one karaoke store. In FIG. 1, in the communication karaoke system 1, one karaoke device 10 (music playback device, controlled device) is provided in each of at least two or more rooms (three of R1 to R3 in the illustrated example). , Each karaoke device 10 is provided with at least one microphone 18. Each karaoke device 10 is a device that provides a karaoke music reproduction service using music data such as Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) data and video data.

In the illustrated example, the models of the karaoke devices 10 provided in the two rooms R1 and R2 are the same karaoke model A, and wireless communication is performed only with the remote control terminal 15 (control terminal) corresponding to the karaoke model A (described later). Information can be sent and received via (see Fig. 2). Further, the model of the karaoke device 10 provided in the room R3 is a karaoke model B different from the karaoke device 10 provided in each of the above two rooms R1 and R2, and the remote control terminal corresponding to the karaoke model B in the room R3. Information can be exchanged only with 15 via wireless communication (see FIG. 2 described later). That is, the remote control terminal 15 is not compatible between the two karaoke models A and B due to differences in wireless communication standards, communication protocols, and the like.

Further, the karaoke devices 10 of the same karaoke model A provided in the two rooms R1 and R2 have the first karaoke network 16 and the order server 20 (order management device, controlled device) via the wired network and the router 21, respectively. And is connected to the POS register 22 so that information can be transmitted and received. The first karaoke network 16 is provided outside the karaoke store via the karaoke device 10 of the same karaoke model A to issue a music selection command regarding the music data selected by the music selection function (first function) of the remote control terminal 15 of the karaoke model A. 1 Transmission to a karaoke server (not shown), and the music data and video data corresponding to the music selection command are returned to the karaoke device 10. Further, the order server 20 receives an order command ordered by the order function (product order function, second function) of the remote control terminal 15 corresponding to the karaoke model A via the karaoke device 10 of the same karaoke model A, and the store staff. The food and drink order processing for the food and drink is executed, and the corresponding accounting processing is executed for the POS register 22.

On the other hand, the karaoke device 10 of the karaoke model B provided in the room R3 is connected to the second karaoke network 17 via a wired network so that information can be transmitted and received. The second karaoke network 17 is a second karaoke server (illustrated) provided outside the karaoke store via the karaoke device 10 of the same karaoke model B to issue a music selection command regarding the music data selected by the music selection function of the remote control terminal 15 of the karaoke model B. (Omitted), and the music data and video data corresponding to the music selection command are returned to the karaoke device 10.

From the above, in the karaoke store, the service network corresponding to the karaoke model A (first karaoke network 16 and the order network (order server 20, POS register 22)) and the service network corresponding to the karaoke model B (second karaoke). The networks 17 only) are isolated and function independently.

Then, in order to supply both the music playback service and the food and drink ordering service in all the rooms in the karaoke store, in the room R3, the karaoke model A is used only for wireless communication connection to the ordering network (see FIG. 2 described later). The remote control terminal 15 is provided. That is, in the two rooms R1 and R2, only one remote control terminal 15 having both a music selection function and an ordering function is provided corresponding to the karaoke model A, while the room R3 corresponds to the karaoke model A. Two remote control terminals 15 are provided, one is a remote control terminal 15 specialized only in the ordering function and the other is a remote control terminal 15 specialized only in the music selection function corresponding to the karaoke model B.

<Control configuration of remote control terminal>
FIG. 2 shows a control block configuration in the remote control terminal 15 of the karaoke model A. In FIG. 2, the remote control terminal 15 includes a CPU 31, a wireless communication control unit 32, a touch panel 33, a RAM 34, a ROM 35, and a large-capacity storage device 36 connected to each other so as to be able to transmit and receive information via a bus 37. ing.

The CPU 31 executes various programs (including a music selection function program and an ordering function program described later) stored in advance in the ROM 35 and the large-capacity storage device 36 while using the temporary storage function of the RAM 34. As a result, the CPU 31 controls the entire remote control terminal 15.

The wireless communication control unit 32 (communication means) communicates wirelessly with a karaoke device 10 or an access point 11 corresponding to the karaoke model A in accordance with a predetermined wireless communication protocol such as a wireless LAN or Bluetooth (registered trademark). Controls the transmission and reception of information. The access point 11 is a wireless communication station provided when the karaoke device 10 of the karaoke model A is not provided as in the room R3 in FIG.

The touch panel 33 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal panel or the like and is composed of a display unit 33a (display means) for displaying various information, and for example, a transparent touch pad or the like and is composed of an operation unit 33b (reception means) for receiving a contact operation from a user. It is an input / output device that is integrally configured with.

The large-capacity storage device 36 (storage means) is composed of, for example, a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or the like, and has various programs (including a music selection function program and an ordering function program described later), background video data, a music information database, and the like. Information is stored. The music selection function program and the order function program are not stored in the large-capacity storage device 36 at the time of factory shipment of the remote controller terminal 15, but are downloaded and stored from a predetermined server or the like via a network when necessary.

Although the control block configuration of the remote control terminal 15 corresponding to the karaoke model A is shown as an example in FIG. 2, karaoke is excluded except for the storage of the order function program in the large-capacity storage device 36 and the wireless communication via the access point 11. The remote control terminal 15 corresponding to the model B has the same configuration.

In the above configuration, in order for the remote control terminal 15 to enable the music selection function in any of the karaoke models A and B, the remote control terminal 15 corresponds to the fact that the music selection function program is executably stored. It is a condition that the information communication function is established with the karaoke device 10 of the karaoke model. Further, in order for the remote control terminal 15 (limited to the karaoke model A in this example) to enable the order function, the remote control terminal 15 must be able to execute the order function program (product order function program). It is a condition that the information communication function is established with the order server 20 of the corresponding karaoke model A.

<Characteristics of this embodiment>
As described above, the remote control terminal 15 of the karaoke model A in the present embodiment can control a plurality of controlled target devices such as the karaoke device 10 and the order server 20, and selects music to be played in the karaoke device 10. It has a function and an ordering function for placing an order for a product via the ordering server 20.

However, as shown in FIG. 1, even in the remote control terminal 15 of the same karaoke model A, the rooms R1 and R2 require both the music selection function and the ordering function, but the room R3 has only the ordering function. The song selection function is not necessary. Therefore, even if the remote control terminal 15 of the same karaoke model is used, it is necessary to individually set the use and non-use for each of the various functions according to the usage environment.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the music selection function and the product ordering function can be appropriately enabled according to which of the plurality of control target devices (karaoke device 10, order server 20) is to be controlled. There is. Hereinafter, this feature will be described in detail in order.

<About the function activation method>
As described above, in order to enable one function in the remote control terminal 15, the information communication function is provided with the controlled target device (karaoke device 10, order server 20) controlled by the remote control terminal 15 by the function. It is a condition that it is established and that the remote control terminal 15 stores a functional program corresponding to the function. Therefore, when the remote control terminal 15 detects the device to be controlled via communication and determines the storage of the function program at the same time, it is determined that the function can be activated. ..

Then, in the example of the present embodiment, the CPU 31 of the remote controller terminal 15 selectively executes any one of the first process, the second process, and the third process according to the detection result and the determination result. In the first process, both the song selection function and the order function can be enabled, in the second process, the song selection function can be enabled without activating the order function, and in the third process, the song selection function can be enabled. , The ordering function can be enabled without activating the music selection function.

As a result, when the user uses the remote control terminal 15, when the controlled target device is both the karaoke device 10 and the order server 20, the first process is performed to perform both the music selection function and the product order function. Is enabled. When the control target is only the karaoke device 10, only the music selection function is enabled by performing the second process. When the control target is only the order server 20, only the order function is enabled by performing the third process.

The activation of each function at this time means that, for example, each function program corresponding to the execution of the first to third processes can be automatically processed. Alternatively, for example, when manually setting the function selection of the control terminal so that the serviceman who went to each store executes one of the functions, the serviceman setting screen is displayed by executing the first to third processes. It is a process of displaying the corresponding function in a selectable manner (or a process of setting a flag that can be displayed). In this case, by narrowing down the display of items that can be selected by the serviceman and not displaying unnecessary selection items, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the operation when the serviceman makes the above manual setting.

Then, the content related to the function selectively enabled as described above is displayed on the display unit 33a of the touch panel. When the user performs a music selection operation, a product order operation, or the like according to the display content, the operation content is accepted by the operation unit 33b of the touch panel, and the corresponding service (music playback or product) is received by the user. Delivery etc.) will be done automatically.

<Display example of each of the first to third processes>
For example, in the second process of activating the music selection function without activating the order function, as shown in FIG. 3, only the display content related to the music selection operation and the music selection screen composed of only the operation buttons are displayed. As a result, the remote control terminal 15 is used only for the music selection function.

Further, in the third process of activating the ordering function without activating the music selection function, as shown in FIG. 4, a display content related to the ordering operation and an ordering screen composed of only operation buttons are displayed. As a result, the remote control terminal 15 is used only for the ordering function (usage mode in the room R3 in FIG. 1 above).

Further, in the first process for activating both the music selection function and the ordering function, the music selection screen as shown in FIG. 5 and the ordering screen as shown in FIG. 6 are displayed so as to be manually and selectively switched. FIG. 5 adds a switching operation button 41 for switching to the order screen in the music selection screen shown in FIG. FIG. 6 adds an operation button 42 for switching to the music selection screen in the order screen shown in FIG. 4. As a result, the remote control terminal 15 can be used by switching both the music selection function and the ordering function (usage mode in the rooms R1 and R2 in FIG. 1 above). The song selection screen is initially or preferentially displayed (functions), and even if the order screen is switched to, if a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) elapses without any operation input, the screen returns to the song selection screen. Perform timer processing. As a result, the music selection function, which is the original purpose of the remote control terminal 15 in the communication karaoke system 1, can be preferentially used.

<Control flow of remote control terminal>
The processing contents of the function management processing executed by the CPU 31 (corresponding to the calculation means) of the remote control terminal 15 in order to realize the above method will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 and 8. First, in FIG. 7, this flow is started by, for example, operating a power switch (not shown) to turn on the power.

First, in step S5, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 determines whether or not a karaoke device 10 of the same karaoke model exists. In other words, it is determined whether or not wireless communication is established between the remote control terminal 15 and the karaoke device 10 of the same karaoke model. At this time, specifically, whether or not a so-called ping signal (confirmation request signal) according to the address information of the karaoke device 10 to be communicated can be transmitted via wireless communication and a response signal (communication confirmation signal) can be received. It may be judged whether or not. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not a so-called broadcast signal (communication confirmation signal) according to the address information of the karaoke device 10 to be communicated is broadcast-transmitted at a predetermined cycle and can be received. If a karaoke device 10 of the same karaoke model exists, the determination is satisfied (S5: YES), and the process proceeds to step S10.

In step S10, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 determines whether or not the music selection function program is stored in the large-capacity storage device 36. If the music selection function program is stored, the determination is satisfied (S10: YES), and the process proceeds to step S20.

On the other hand, if the music selection function program is not stored, the determination is not satisfied (S10: NO), and the process proceeds to step S15.

In step S15, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 downloads the music selection function program and stores it in the large-capacity storage device 36. At this time, the download source may be the karaoke device 10, the order server 20, the first karaoke server via the first karaoke network 16 (not shown), or the distributed storage system on the first karaoke network 16. good. After that, the process proceeds to step S20.

In step S20, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 determines whether or not the order server 20 of the same karaoke model exists. In other words, it is determined whether or not information communication is established between the remote control terminal 15 and the order server 20 of the same karaoke model. At this time, the determination may be made by the same method as in step S5. If the order server 20 of the same karaoke model does not exist, the determination is not satisfied (S20: NO), and the process proceeds to step S25.

In step S25, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 executes the music selection function program stored in the large-capacity storage device 36 so that the music selection function can be processed at any time. Then, this flow ends.

On the other hand, in the determination of step S20, if the order server 20 of the same karaoke model exists, the determination is satisfied (S20: YES), and the process proceeds to step S30.

In step S30, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 determines whether or not the order function program is stored in the large-capacity storage device 36. If the order function program is stored, the determination is satisfied (S30: YES), and the process proceeds to step S40.

On the other hand, if the order function program is not stored, the determination is not satisfied (S30: NO), and the process proceeds to step S35.

In step S35, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 downloads the order function program and stores it in the large-capacity storage device 36. At this time, the download source may be the same as that in step S15. After that, the process proceeds to step S40.

In step S40, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 executes the order function program stored in the large-capacity storage device 36 to make the order function ready for processing at any time. After that, the process proceeds to step S25.

On the other hand, in the determination in step S5, if the karaoke device 10 of the same karaoke model does not exist, the determination is not satisfied (S5: NO), and the process proceeds to step S45 (see FIG. 8 via the connector A).

In step S45, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 determines whether or not the order server 20 of the same karaoke model exists. In other words, it is determined whether or not information communication is established between the remote control terminal 15 and the order server 20 of the same karaoke model. At this time, the determination may be made by the same method as in steps S5 and S20. If the order server 20 of the same karaoke model does not exist, the determination is not satisfied (S45: NO), and the process proceeds to step S50.

In step S25, since the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 does not have either the karaoke device 10 to be controlled by the music selection function or the order server 20 controlled by the order function, the remote control terminal 15 is effective in any of the functions. The error information to the effect that it cannot be converted is displayed on the display unit 33a. Then, this flow ends.

On the other hand, in the determination in step S45, if the order server 20 of the same karaoke model exists, the determination is satisfied (S45: YES), and the process proceeds to step S55.

In step S55, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 determines whether or not the order function program is stored in the large-capacity storage device 36. If the order function program is stored, the determination is satisfied (S55: YES), and the process proceeds to step S65.

On the other hand, if the order function program is not stored, the determination is not satisfied (S55: NO), and the process proceeds to step S60.

In step S60, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 downloads the order function program and stores it in the large-capacity storage device 36. At this time, the download source may be the same as those in steps S15 and S35. After that, the process proceeds to step S65.

In step S65, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 executes the order function program stored in the large-capacity storage device 36 so that the order function can be processed at any time. Then, this flow ends.

By executing the above-mentioned flow chart of the function management process, the remote control terminal 15 determines that the function can be activated when it can detect the controlled device and can determine that the function program is stored. do. Then, the first process for activating both the song selection function and the order function, the second process for activating the song selection function without activating the order function, and the order function without activating the song selection function. Can be executed by any of the third processes for enabling.

It should be noted that the processing of the entire flow of the above function management processing functions as the control means described in each claim, the procedure of steps S5, S20, and S45 functions as the detection means described in each claim, and steps S10, S30, and S55. The procedure of steps S15, S35, and S60 functions as the program acquisition process described in each claim, and the procedure of steps S35 and S60 functions as the order function acquisition described in each claim. It functions as a process, functions as the first process of each claim in both the procedures of steps S40 and S25, functions as the second process of each claim in the procedure of only step S25, and the procedure of only step S65. The procedure of steps S20 and S45 functions as the first determination process of each claim, and the procedure of steps S5, S20 and S45 is the second determination of each claim. Functions as a process.

Next, the processing content of the timer processing executed by the CPU 31 (corresponding to the calculation means) of the remote controller terminal 15 in order to realize the above-mentioned timer processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in FIG. 9, this flow is started when the song selection screen (initial screen) initially displayed is switched to the order screen.

First, in step S105, the CPU 31 of the remote controller terminal 15 resets the timer to 0 and starts up. This timer may be configured by a hardware-like circuit or by software.

Next, the process proceeds to step S110, and the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 determines whether or not there has been an operation of ordering a product from the user on the order screen. If there is an order operation, the determination is satisfied (S110: YES), the order process in step S200 is executed, and then the process returns to step S105 and the same procedure is repeated. Although the order processing in step S200 is not specifically illustrated or described, for example, a process is performed so that the user arbitrarily selects from a menu prepared in advance and presents the total amount to confirm the order.

On the other hand, in the determination in step S110, if there is no order operation, the determination is not satisfied (S110: NO), and the process proceeds to step S115.

In step S115, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 determines whether or not the timer has elapsed a predetermined time (maximum standby time, for example, 5 minutes) set in advance. If the timer does not elapse the predetermined time, the determination is not satisfied (S115: NO), and the process returns to step S110 and the same procedure is repeated.

On the other hand, when the timer elapses for a predetermined time, the determination is satisfied (S115: YES), and the process proceeds to step S120.

In step S120, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 switches the display unit 33a to the music selection screen and displays it. Then, this flow ends.

In addition, the above timer processing is supposed to start when the order screen is switched from the initially displayed song selection screen, but conversely, when the order screen is initially displayed and the song selection screen is switched to. It may start in. In this case, it may be determined in step S110 whether or not the song selection operation has been performed, the song selection process may be executed instead of the order process in step S200, and the display unit 33a may be switched to the order screen for display in step S120.

It should be noted that the processing of the entire flow of the above timer processing functions as the display control treatment described in each claim.

<Effects obtained by this embodiment>
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the controlled target device is detected via communication in the procedure of steps S5, S20, and S45, the first process, the second process, and the third process are performed according to the detection result. Selectively execute one of the processes. Alternatively, when it is determined which of the above-mentioned functional programs is stored in the procedure of steps S10, S30, and S55, one of the first process, the second process, and the third process is selected according to the determination result. To execute.

As a result, if one common remote control terminal 15 having a music selection function and an ordering function is prepared, it depends on which device is to be controlled (in other words, the usage mode of the user who uses the remote control terminal 15). Appropriate functions are prepared (depending on the case), and the user can enjoy the desired service by using the functions. As a result, in order to call the function according to the usage mode of the user, it is not necessary for the store side to perform a manual operation each time, or for the user to perform a complicated operation by himself / herself. As a result, both the user and the store can reduce the labor and labor of the operation and greatly improve the convenience.

The functions of the remote control terminal 15 are not limited to the music selection function and the ordering function. In addition, services provided by store staff, such as shopping outside the store, and other functions for executing device-like services may be applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, in particular, any of the first process, the second process, and the third process can be executed by the procedure of steps S10, S30, and S55 according to the detection result in the procedure of steps S5, S20, and S45. By determining whether or not, it is possible to surely prepare an appropriate function according to the usage mode of the user.

Further, in the present embodiment, in particular, when it is determined by the procedure of steps S10, S30, and S55 that one of the music selection function program and the product ordering function program is not stored, the music selection function program that is not stored is not stored. Alternatively, the procedure of steps S15, S35, and S60 is executed so as to acquire the product order function program via the wireless communication control unit 32. As a result, both the music selection function program and the ordering function program can be surely prepared in the remote control terminal 15, and both the music selection function and the ordering function state can be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, in particular, when it is shown that the communication confirmation signal (response signal to ping signal or broadcast signal) from the order server 20 has been received by the procedure of steps S5, S20, and S45, the first process is performed. And, it is determined that the third process can be executed, and if it is not shown that the communication confirmation signal from the order server 20 has been received by the procedure of steps S5, S20, S45, it is determined that the second process can be executed.

In the present invention, a response signal in which the order server 20 responds to a communication confirmation signal from the order server 20 (for example, a confirmation request signal (for example, a ping signal) from the remote control terminal 15) or a response signal in which the order server 20 periodically broadcasts is transmitted. The process that can be executed is determined by the detection of the broadcast signal, etc. to be executed (procedures in steps S20 and S45). As a result, it is possible to make a highly accurate determination for preparing an appropriate function.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is shown that the communication confirmation signal (response signal / broadcast signal to the ping signal) from the order server 20 has been received by the procedure of steps S5, S20, and S45, and the remote control terminal 15 If it can be identified that does not have the ordering function, the procedure of steps S35 and S60 for acquiring the ordering function (ordering function program) from a predetermined server device (karaoke device 10, karaoke server, ordering server 20, etc.) is performed. Run.

As a result, the remote control terminal 15 does not have the ordering function even though the ordering server 20 is communicably connected (in other words, the ordering server 20 can be controlled). Also, the ordering function can be obtained from the ordering server 20 or the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, in particular, the confirmation request signal is transmitted according to the predetermined address information of the order server 20 and the address information of the karaoke apparatus 10 by the procedure of steps S5, S20, and S45, and the confirmation request signal is used. When it is shown that the corresponding communication confirmation signal has been received from the karaoke device 10 and the order server 20, it is determined that the first process can be executed, and it is shown that the communication confirmation signal from the karaoke device 10 has been received, and If it is not shown that the communication confirmation signal from the order server 20 has been received, it is determined that the second process can be executed, it is not shown that the communication confirmation signal from the karaoke device 10 has been received, and the order server 20 does not indicate that the communication confirmation signal has been received. When it is shown that the communication confirmation signal of is received, it is determined that the third process can be executed.

In the present invention, the first process is a process that can be executed with the presence or absence of detection of the confirmation request signal transmitted from the remote control terminal 15 to the order server 20 and the communication confirmation signal that the order server 20 responds to. It is determined whether it is the second process, the third process, or the third process (procedures of steps S5, S20, and S45). As a result, it is possible to make a highly accurate determination for preparing an appropriate function.

Further, in the present embodiment, in particular, a timer process for displaying the initial screen of the song selection function is executed when the non-operation period elapses in a state where the first process is executed and the song selection function and the order function are enabled. .. As a result, if the state in which the user does not perform any operation continues to some extent, it is considered that the music should be in a state where it can be quickly selected (the product order has been completed), and it is automatically displayed on the top screen of the above music selection function. It is possible to make a screen transition.

When the remote control terminal 15 has many functions other than the music selection function and the ordering function, the most frequently used function screen may be switched as the initial screen (priority screen). ..

In the above embodiment, it is assumed that the remote control terminal 15 uses a dedicated remote control terminal 15 corresponding to the karaoke model of the communication karaoke system 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be used instead of the remote control terminal 15 by installing a dedicated application on a mobile terminal such as a general smartphone or tablet terminal.

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The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and technical idea. Hereinafter, such modification examples will be described step by step. In each modification, the same parts as those in the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description and illustration thereof will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

(1) When a serviceman manually sets an arbitrary initial screen In the above embodiment, the music selection screen is initially or preferentially displayed in the third process in which both the music selection function and the ordering function are enabled (function). However, the present invention is not limited to this, although the case where the timer processing is performed after switching to the order screen has been described.

For example, a service person entrusted by a store that is not a customer user may manually set an arbitrary initial screen. The processing content of the display setting processing executed by the CPU 31 (corresponding to the arithmetic means) of the remote controller terminal 15 in order to realize this manual processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in FIG. 10, this flow is started when the setting screen dedicated to the serviceman is displayed by operating a switch such as removing and exposing a hidden cover (not particularly shown) of the remote controller terminal 15.

First, in step S305, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 determines whether or not it has been operated to enable both the music selection function and the ordering function. When the operation is performed to enable both, the determination is satisfied (S305: YES), and the process proceeds to step S310.

In step S310, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 is set so that both the music selection screen of FIG. 5 and the order screen of FIG. 6 can be switched and displayed as the first process. At this time, it is also manually set whether to display (function) the song selection screen or the order screen initially or preferentially. Then, this flow ends.

On the other hand, in the determination of step S305, if the operation is not performed to enable both, the determination is not satisfied (S305: NO), and the process proceeds to step S315.

In step S315, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 determines whether or not it has been operated so as to enable only the music selection function. When the operation is performed so as to enable only the music selection function, the determination is satisfied (S315: YES), and the process proceeds to step S320.

In step S320, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 is set so that only the music selection screen of FIG. 3 can be displayed as the second process. Then, this flow ends.

On the other hand, in the determination of step S315, if the operation is not performed so as to enable only the music selection function, the determination is not satisfied (S315: NO), and the process proceeds to step S325.

In step S325, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 determines whether or not it has been operated so as to enable only the ordering function. When the operation is performed to enable only the order function, the determination is satisfied (S325: YES), and the process proceeds to step S330.

In step S330, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 is set so that only the order screen of FIG. 4 can be displayed as the third process. Then, this flow ends.

On the other hand, in the determination of step S325, if the operation is not performed so as to enable only the order function, the determination is not satisfied (S325: NO), and the process proceeds to step S335.

In step S335, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 is set to be displayable on the screen display set in advance by default. Then, this flow ends.

In the above, the procedure of the entire flow of the display setting process of FIG. 10 functions as the priority determination process described in each claim.

In the case of this modification, as shown in the flow of the function management process of FIG. 11 corresponding to FIG. 7, when the determination is satisfied in step S30 (or after the procedure of step S35), step S400 is performed. It is advisable to execute the initial screen display process to reflect the above display settings. FIG. 12 shows a flowchart showing the procedure of the initial screen display process.

First, in step S405, the CPU 31 of the remote controller terminal 15 determines whether or not the above-mentioned display setting process S300 has been executed and the manual display setting has been completed. If the display setting process S300 is executed, the determination is satisfied (S405: YES), and the process proceeds to step S410.

In step S410, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 displays the function screen set in the display setting process S300 as the initial screen. Then, this flow ends.

On the other hand, if the display setting process S300 is not executed in the determination in step S405, the determination is not satisfied (S405: NO), and the process proceeds to step S415.

In step S415, the CPU 31 of the remote control terminal 15 displays the function screen set by default as the initial screen. Then, this flow ends.

As described above, in this modification, the execution priority (that is, which function screen is used) in which any one of the first process, the second process, and the third process is executed with priority over the other processes. Set the display priority) and disable the order function. As a result, before the serviceman appropriately operates the remote controller terminal 15 to set the execution priority, the ordering function, which is a function used by the user, can be temporarily disabled.

In addition, "vertical" in the above description is not vertical in a strict sense. That is, "vertical" means "substantially vertical" because of design and manufacturing tolerances and errors.

In addition, "parallel" in the above description is not parallel in a strict sense. That is, "parallel" means "substantially parallel" because tolerances and errors in design and manufacturing are allowed.

In the above explanation, "equal" does not mean exactly. That is, "equal" means that design and manufacturing tolerances and errors are tolerated and "substantially equal".

In the above, the arrows shown in each of the figures such as FIGS. 1 and 2 indicate an example of the signal flow, and do not limit the signal flow direction.

Further, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12 and the like do not limit the present invention to the procedure shown in the above flow, and do not deviate from the purpose and technical idea of the invention. Procedures may be added / deleted or the order may be changed within.

In addition to the above-mentioned above, the methods according to the above-described embodiment and each modification may be appropriately combined and used.

In addition, although not illustrated one by one, the present invention is carried out with various modifications within a range not deviating from the gist thereof.

1 Communication karaoke system 10 Karaoke device (music playback device, controlled device)
15 Remote control terminal (control terminal)
16 1st karaoke network 17 2nd karaoke network 20 Order server (order management device, controlled device)
21 Router 22 POS register 31 CPU (arithmetic means)
32 Wireless communication control unit (communication means)
33 Touch panel 33a Display unit (display means)
33b Operation unit (reception means)
36 Large-capacity storage device (storage means)

Claims (12)

A control terminal capable of communicating with and controlling each of a plurality of controlled devices including a music playing device and an order management device.
A detection means for detecting the controlled device via the communication, and
According to the detection result of the detection means
The first process to enable the song selection function and the product ordering function;
A second process that enables the music selection function and does not activate the product ordering function;
The third process of activating the product ordering function without activating the music selection function;
A control means that executes one of the
A display means for displaying a function executed by the control means, and a display means.
A reception means for accepting a user's operation according to the display content displayed on the display means, and a reception means.
Have,
The control means is
A priority determination process for setting an execution priority in which any one of the first process, the second process, and the third process is executed with priority over the other processes;
Is configured to be more executable,
And,
When executing the priority determination process, the product order function is invalidated.
A control terminal characterized by that. A storage means that can store the music selection function program and the product order function program,
A determining means for determining whether the program stored in the storage means is the music selection function program, the product ordering function program, or both the music selection function program and the product ordering function program.
According to the judgment result of the judgment means.
The first process to enable the song selection function and the product ordering function;
A second process that enables the music selection function and does not activate the product ordering function;
The third process of activating the product ordering function without activating the music selection function;
A control means that executes one of the
A display means for displaying a function executed by the control means, and a display means.
A reception means for accepting a user's operation according to the display content displayed on the display means, and a reception means.
Have,
The control means is
A priority determination process for setting an execution priority in which any one of the first process, the second process, and the third process is executed with priority over the other processes;
Is configured to be more executable,
And,
When executing the priority determination process, the product order function is invalidated.
A control terminal characterized by that. In the control terminal according to claim 2,
Further having a detection means capable of detecting a plurality of controlled target devices including a music playing device and an order management device.
The judgment means is
A control terminal comprising determining which of the first process, the second process, and the third process can be executed according to the detection result of the detection means. In the control terminal according to claim 2 or claim 3.
Has more means of communication,
The control means is
When it is determined by the determination means that either one of the music selection function program and the product ordering function program is not stored, the control means is the music selection function program or the product ordering function program that is not stored. Is executed via the communication means, the control terminal is characterized by executing a program acquisition process. In the control terminal according to claim 1 or claim 3.
The control means is
When it is shown that the communication confirmation signal from the order management device has been received by the detection means, it is determined that the first process and the third process can be executed, and the communication from the order management device is performed by the detection means. A control terminal characterized by executing a first determination process, which determines that the second process can be executed when it is not shown that a confirmation signal has been received. In the control terminal according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 5.
The control means is
When it is indicated that the communication confirmation signal from the order management device has been received by the detection means and it can be identified that the control terminal does not have the product order function, the product from the predetermined server device. Acquiring an order function A control terminal characterized by executing an order function acquisition process. In the control terminal according to claim 1 or claim 3.
The control means is
The detection means transmits a confirmation request signal according to predetermined address information of the order management device and the address information of the music reproduction device, and the communication confirmation signal corresponding to the confirmation request signal is transmitted to the music reproduction device and the music reproduction device. When it is shown that the signal has been received from the order management device, it is determined that the first process can be executed, and the process is determined to be feasible.
When it is shown by the detection means that the communication confirmation signal from the music reproduction device has been received and it is not shown that the communication confirmation signal from the order management device has been received, the second process can be executed. Judgment,
When the detection means does not indicate that the communication confirmation signal from the music reproduction device has been received and indicates that the communication confirmation signal from the order management device has been received, the third process can be executed. Judging,
A control terminal characterized by executing a second determination process. In the control terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 7 .
The control means is
A display control process for displaying the initial screen of the music selection function when a predetermined time elapses in a state where the first processing is executed and the music selection function and the product ordering function are enabled;
A control terminal characterized by further execution. Control that has a first function and a second function and can control a plurality of control target devices including a first device to be controlled by the first function and a second device to be controlled by the second function. It ’s a terminal,
A detection means for detecting the controlled device and
According to the detection result of the detection means
The first process for activating the first function and the second function;
A second process that enables the first function and does not enable the second function;
A third process that does not enable the first function but enables the second function;
A control means that executes one of the
A display means for displaying a function executed by the control means, and a display means.
A reception means for accepting a user's operation according to the display content displayed on the display means, and a reception means.
Have,
The control means is
A priority determination process for setting an execution priority in which any one of the first process, the second process, and the third process is executed with priority over the other processes;
Is configured to be more executable,
And,
When executing the priority determination process, the second function is invalidated.
A control terminal characterized by that. A storage means that can store the first program that realizes the first function and the second program that realizes the second function.
A determination means for determining whether the program stored in the storage means is the first program, the second program, or both the first program and the second program.
According to the judgment result of the judgment means.
The first process for activating the first function and the second function;
A second process that enables the first function and does not enable the second function;
A third process that does not enable the first function but enables the second function;
A control means that executes one of the
A display means for displaying a function executed by the control means, and a display means.
A reception means for accepting a user's operation according to the display content displayed on the display means, and a reception means.
Have,
The control means is
A priority determination process for setting an execution priority in which any one of the first process, the second process, and the third process is executed with priority over the other processes;
Is configured to be more executable,
And,
When executing the priority determination process, the second function is invalidated.
A control terminal characterized by that. For a calculation means provided in a control terminal capable of controlling each of a plurality of controlled target devices including a music playing device and an order management device.
The detection procedure for detecting the controlled device and
According to the detection result in the detection procedure.
The first process to enable the song selection function and the product ordering function;
A second process that enables the music selection function and does not activate the product ordering function;
The third process of activating the product ordering function without activating the music selection function;
The first control procedure to execute any of
The first display procedure for displaying the function executed in the first control procedure and the first display procedure.
The first reception procedure for accepting user operations according to the display content displayed in the first display procedure, and
To execute ,
In the first control procedure,
A priority determination process for setting an execution priority in which any one of the first process, the second process, and the third process is executed with priority over the other processes;
Further run,
And,
When executing the priority determination process, the product order function is invalidated.
Control program for. For a calculation means provided in a control terminal having a storage means capable of storing a music selection function program and a product order function program.
A determination procedure for determining whether the program stored in the storage means is the music selection function program, the product ordering function program, or both the music selection function program and the product ordering function program.
According to the judgment result in the above judgment procedure
The first process to enable the song selection function and the product ordering function;
A second process that enables the music selection function and does not activate the product ordering function;
The third process of activating the product ordering function without activating the music selection function;
The second control procedure to execute any of
The second display procedure for displaying the function executed in the second control procedure, and the second display procedure.
The second reception procedure that accepts the user's operation according to the display content displayed in the second display procedure, and
To execute ,
In the second control procedure,
A priority determination process for setting an execution priority in which any one of the first process, the second process, and the third process is executed with priority over the other processes;
Further run,
And,
When executing the priority determination process, the product order function is invalidated.
Control program for.

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