JP7425697B2 - karaoke equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a karaoke device.

In the case of night-time establishments or karaoke cafes, multiple groups may use one karaoke machine. In such a situation, if only users belonging to a certain group reserve songs consecutively, users belonging to other groups will not be able to sing karaoke until the karaoke performances of all the reserved songs are completed. Can not.

Therefore, Patent Document 1 discloses that when an operator operates a remote control device and inputs reservation information consisting of a song number to be reserved for performance and a usage group ID, a karaoke device adds reserved time data to the reservation information. By selecting songs to play based on the memorized usage group, number of remaining songs on standby, and reserved time data, it is possible to perform appropriate songs for an unspecified number of customers or groups using the same karaoke machine. A technique is disclosed that can provide an opportunity to sing karaoke songs in sequence.

Furthermore, the karaoke device is equipped with various modes for enlivening karaoke singing. An example of the mode is a "singing contest" mode that uses the scoring function of a karaoke device (see Patent Document 2). When using the singing contest mode, the karaoke device alternately distributes the reserved songs to the red group or the white group, and adds up the scores obtained by singing each song karaoke as the scores of each group. The scores can be announced as separate scores for the red and white teams.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-078790 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-161674

Here, in a situation where multiple groups use one karaoke device, if one group selects a certain mode, the karaoke device executes processing based on the certain mode for subsequent karaoke singing. That will happen. Therefore, it becomes difficult for users belonging to other groups to perform karaoke singing. For this reason, in a situation where a plurality of groups use one karaoke machine, it is difficult for the groups to use the desired mode because they are concerned about each other.

An object of the present invention is to provide a karaoke device that facilitates the use of various modes of the karaoke device in a situation where a plurality of groups use one karaoke device.

One invention to achieve the above object is a karaoke device that is used by a plurality of groups, wherein the user belonging to one group can sing a song for karaoke singing, or a plurality of songs that can be executed by the karaoke device. If one of the modes is selected, a reservation processing unit that associates specific information corresponding to the selected song or mode with a group identifier of a group to which the user belongs and registers it in a reservation queue; If the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to a mode, set the mode, and if the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to a song, select the certain song. If a mode linked to the group identifier of the group to which the user belongs is set, a mode setting section selects the set mode, and the music is set based on the mode selected by the mode setting section. The karaoke apparatus includes a performance processing unit that performs processing including karaoke performance.
Other features of the present invention will become clear from the description and drawings described below.

According to the present invention, in a situation where a plurality of groups use one karaoke device, it becomes easy to use various modes provided in the karaoke device.

It is a diagram showing a karaoke store according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a karaoke apparatus according to an embodiment. It is a figure showing a karaoke main body concerning an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a mode list according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a mode list according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing of the karaoke apparatus concerning an embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing of the karaoke apparatus concerning an embodiment.

A karaoke apparatus according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

==Karaoke machine==
The karaoke device K is a device for karaoke performances of songs and for users to sing karaoke. As shown in FIG. 1, a karaoke machine K is installed in a karaoke store S. The karaoke store S is a night store, a karaoke cafe, or the like. That is, in the karaoke store S, multiple groups use one karaoke machine K. Each group includes at least one user.

In FIG. 1, three groups (group A to group C) using karaoke device K are shown. Three people, users U1 to U3, belong to group A, four people, users U4 to U7, belong to group B, and three people, users U8 to U10, belong to group C. Name belongs to. Further, in FIG. 1, remote control devices (remote control devices R1 to R3) are assigned to each group. Each remote control device is capable of communicating with the karaoke device K. Further, an identifier is set for each remote control device. The identifier is information unique to each remote control device, such as a remote control ID.

==Karaoke machine==
As shown in FIG. 2, the karaoke apparatus K includes a karaoke main body 10, a speaker 20, a display device 30, a microphone 40, and remote control devices R1 to R3.

The karaoke main body 10 performs various controls related to karaoke performance and karaoke singing, such as karaoke performance control of selected songs, display control of lyrics and background images, and processing of audio signals input through the microphone 40. The speaker 20 is configured to emit sound based on a sound emitted signal from the karaoke main body 10. The display device 30 is configured to display videos and images on a screen based on signals from the karaoke main body 10. The microphone 40 is configured to convert the user's karaoke singing voice into an analog audio signal and input it to the karaoke main body 10. The remote control devices R1 to R3 are devices for performing various operations on the karaoke main body 10. Note that four or more remote control devices may be provided depending on the number of groups.

As shown in FIG. 3, the karaoke main body 10 according to this embodiment includes a storage means 10a, a communication means 10b, an input means 10c, a performance means 10d, and a control means 10e. Each component is connected to bus B via an interface (not shown).

[Storage means]
The storage means 10a is a large capacity storage device that stores various data, and is, for example, a hard disk drive. The storage means 10a stores music data and mode data.

The song data is given song identification information for identifying each song. The song identification information is information unique to each song, such as a song ID for identifying the song. The music data includes accompaniment data, reference data, and the like. The accompaniment data is the source data of the karaoke performance sound. The reference data is data indicating the main melody of the song performed at karaoke, and is data for scoring the karaoke singing by the user.

The storage means 10a includes lyrics caption data for displaying lyrics captions corresponding to each song on the display device 30 etc. in time with the karaoke performance, background video data such as a background video displayed on the display device 30 etc. during the karaoke performance, and stores attribute information of the song.

The mode data corresponds to various modes executable by the karaoke apparatus K. Examples of the modes include a performance mode in which only karaoke performance is performed, a singing scoring mode in which karaoke singing is scored in addition to karaoke performance, and a singing competition mode in which a game is played using the scoring results. The karaoke apparatus K has one mode set in advance as a standard mode among a plurality of modes. In the following explanation, it is assumed that the above-mentioned "performance mode" is set as the standard mode.

Further, in this embodiment, corresponding specific information is set for the music data and mode data. Specific information is unique information for specifying music data or mode data.

For example, the specific information of the song data can be set as a 4-digit singer number and a 2-digit singer-specific song number. The singer number is a unique number given to each singer who sings the original song of the song. The song number for each singer is a unique number assigned to each song of a singer.

On the other hand, the specific information of the mode data can be set as a 4-digit mode number and a 2-digit mode switching number. The mode number is a unique number assigned to each type of mode. The mode switching number is a number indicating the start or end of a mode.

[Communication means/input means]
The communication means 10b provides an interface for communicating with the remote control devices R1 to R3. The input means 10c is configured for the user to input various instructions. The input means 10c is a button or the like provided on the karaoke main body 10. Alternatively, each remote control device may function as the input means 10c. In this embodiment, each group selects songs and modes via the assigned remote control device.

[Means of performance]
The performance means 10d performs karaoke performance of songs and processes signals based on singing voices input through the microphone 40 under the control of the control means 10e. The performance means 10d includes a sound source, a mixer, an amplifier, etc. (none of which are shown).

[Control means]
The control means 10e performs various controls in the karaoke apparatus K. The control means 10e includes a CPU and a memory (both not shown). The CPU implements various functions by executing programs stored in memory.

In this embodiment, the control means 10e functions as the reservation processing section 100, the mode setting section 200, and the performance processing section 300 by the CPU executing a program stored in the memory.

(Reservation processing department)
When a user belonging to one group selects a song for karaoke singing or one mode out of a plurality of modes executable by the karaoke device K, the reservation processing unit 100 selects the selected song or The specific information corresponding to the mode is registered in the reservation queue in association with the group identifier of the group to which the user belongs.

When performing karaoke singing or using various modes, the user of the karaoke device K selects a song or mode via the remote control device. The remote control device K transmits specific information of the selected song or mode to the karaoke main body 10 together with its own identifier. The reservation processing unit 100 associates the received specific information with the identifier of the remote control device and registers it in the reservation queue. Note that in this embodiment, the identifier of the remote control device functions as the group identifier. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the identifier IR1 of the remote control device R1 functions as the group A identifier.

Here, it is assumed that user U1 belonging to group A selects to start singing contest mode M1 via remote control device R1. The remote control device R1 transmits specific information IM1s corresponding to the start of the singing contest to the karaoke device K together with its own identifier IR1. The reservation processing unit 100 registers the specific information IM1s in the reservation queue in association with the identifier IR1.

It is assumed that the user U1 belonging to the group A then selects the song X1 via the remote control device R1. The remote control device R1 transmits specific information IX1 corresponding to the song X1 to the karaoke device K together with its own identifier IR1. The reservation processing unit 100 registers the specific information IX1 in the reservation queue in association with the identifier IR1.

On the other hand, assume that after the singing contest mode M1 is set for group A (details will be described later), the user U1 belonging to group A selects to end the singing contest mode M1 via the remote control device R1. The remote control device R1 transmits specific information IM1e corresponding to the end of the singing contest to the karaoke device K together with its own identifier IR1. The reservation processing unit 100 registers the specific information IM1e in the reservation queue in association with the identifier IR1.

Alternatively, when a song or one mode for performing karaoke singing is selected by a user belonging to another group different from the first group, the reservation processing unit 100 selects a song corresponding to the selected song or mode. The specific information is registered in the reservation queue in association with the group identifier of the group to which the user belongs.

Here, the mode selected by the other group is the same as or different from the mode selected by one group. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 1, if group A selects singing contest mode M1, groups B and C may select the same singing contest mode M1, or may select different modes (for example, singing scoring). It is also possible to select mode M2).

Specifically, it is assumed that user U4 belonging to group B selects to start singing scoring mode M2 via remote control device R2. The remote control device R2 transmits specific information IM2s corresponding to the start of singing scoring to the karaoke device K together with its own identifier IR2. The reservation processing unit 100 registers the specific information IM2s in the reservation queue in association with the identifier IR2.

After that, assume that user U4 belonging to group B selects music X2 via remote control device R2. The remote control device R2 transmits specific information IX2 corresponding to the song X2 to the karaoke device K together with its own identifier IR2. The reservation processing unit 100 registers the specific information IX2 in the reservation queue in association with the identifier IR2.

On the other hand, suppose that after the singing scoring mode M2 is set for group B (details will be described later), the user U4 belonging to group B selects to end the singing scoring mode M2 via the remote control device R2. The remote control device R2 transmits specific information IM2e corresponding to the end of the singing scoring to the karaoke device K together with its own identifier IR2. The reservation processing unit 100 registers the specific information IM2e in the reservation queue in association with the identifier IR2.

Note that it is also possible to only select a song without selecting a mode. For example, it is assumed that a singing contest mode M1 is set for group A, and a singing scoring mode M2 is set for group B. In this case, assume that user U8 belonging to group C selects song X3 via remote control device R3. Remote control device R3 transmits specific information IX3 corresponding to song X3 to karaoke device K together with its own identifier IR3. The reservation processing unit 100 registers the specific information IX3 in the reservation queue in association with the identifier IR3.

(Mode setting section)
The mode setting unit 200 performs different processing depending on whether the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to a mode or the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to a song.

<When specific information corresponds to the mode>
When the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to a mode, the mode setting unit 200 sets the mode. Setting a mode includes starting or ending the mode.

The mode setting unit 200 starts the mode when the specific information registered in the reservation queue by the users belonging to one group corresponds to the start of the mode. On the other hand, if the specific information registered in the reservation queue by the users belonging to one group corresponds to the end of the mode, the mode setting unit 200 ends the mode.

For example, when a combination of the specific information IM1s and the identifier IR1 is registered in the reservation queue, the mode setting unit 200 specifies the singing contest mode M1 based on the specific information IM1s, and creates a mode list by associating it with the identifier IR1. (See Figure 4A).

Then, the mode setting unit 200 starts the singing contest mode M1 based on the specific information IM1s. In this case, for example, the display device 30 displays an opening video indicating that the singing contest mode has started. After starting the singing contest mode M1, the mode setting unit 200 deletes the combination of the specific information IM1s and the identifier IR1 registered in the reservation queue.

On the other hand, when the combination of specific information IM1e and identifier IR1 is registered in the reservation queue, the mode setting unit 200 specifies the mode M1 and identifier IR1 of the singing contest based on the specific information IM1e and identifier IR1, and Delete from.

Then, the mode setting unit 200 ends the singing contest mode M1 based on the specific information IM1e. In this case, for example, the display device 30 displays an ending video indicating that the singing contest mode has ended. After ending the singing contest mode M1, the mode setting unit 200 deletes the combination of the specific information IM1e and the identifier IR1 registered in the reservation queue.

Further, if the specific information registered in the reservation queue by a user belonging to a group different from the first group corresponds to the start of a mode, the mode setting unit 200 sets the mode. Setting a mode includes starting or ending the mode.

For example, after the singing contest mode M1 is set for group A, if a combination of specific information IM2s and identifier IR2 is registered in the reservation queue, the mode setting unit 200 scores the singing based on the specific information IM2s. The mode M2 is identified, and the mode list is updated by associating it with the identifier IR2 (see FIG. 4B).

Then, the mode setting unit 200 starts the singing scoring mode M2 based on the specific information IM2s. In this case, for example, the display device 30 displays an opening video indicating that the singing scoring mode has started. After starting the singing scoring mode M2, the mode setting unit 200 deletes the combination of the specific information IM2s and the identifier IR2 registered in the reservation queue.

On the other hand, when the combination of the specific information IM2e and the identifier IR2 is registered in the reservation queue, the mode setting unit 200 specifies the singing scoring mode M2 and the identifier IR2 based on the specific information IM2e and the identifier IR2, and Delete from.

Then, the mode setting unit 200 ends the singing scoring mode M2 based on the specific information IM2e. In this case, for example, the display device 30 displays an ending video indicating that the singing scoring mode has ended. After ending singing scoring mode M2, mode setting section 200 deletes the combination of specific information IM2e and identifier IR2 registered in the reservation queue.

<If the specific information corresponds to a song>
When a song corresponds to a song with specific information registered in the reservation queue by a user belonging to a group, the mode is set that is linked to the group identifier of the group to which the user who selected the song belongs. If so, the mode setting unit 200 selects the set mode.

For example, assume that the mode list shown in FIG. 4B exists. That is, it is assumed that the karaoke apparatus K is executing the singing contest mode M1 and the singing scoring mode M2.

Here, it is assumed that user U1 belonging to group A selects music piece X1 via remote control device R1. In this case, a combination of specific information IX1 and identifier IR1 is registered in the reservation queue.

The mode setting unit 200 determines whether the mode associated with the group identifier (in this example, the identifier IR1 of the remote control device R1) of the group A to which the user U1 who selected the song X1 corresponding to the specific information IX1 belongs is set. to judge.

According to FIG. 4B, the mode M1 of the singing contest is associated with the identifier IR1. Furthermore, as described above, the singing contest mode M1 selected in group A is being executed (that is, the singing contest mode M1 has been set).

Therefore, the mode setting unit 200 selects the singing contest mode M1 for the song X1. Mode setting section 200 outputs information on the selected mode to performance processing section 300.

On the other hand, assume that after the song contest mode M1 selected by group A ends, user U3 belonging to group A selects song Y1 via remote control device R1. In this case, a combination of specific information IY1 and identifier IR1 corresponding to music Y1 is registered in the reservation queue.

The mode setting unit 200 determines whether the mode associated with the group identifier of the group A to which the user U3 who selected the song Y1 corresponding to the specific information IY1 belongs is set.

As described above, since the singing contest mode M1 selected in group A has ended, there is no mode linked to the identifier IR1 in the mode list.

In this case, the mode setting unit 200 selects the standard mode (namely, the performance mode Md) that is preset in the karaoke apparatus K for the song Y1. Mode setting section 200 outputs information on the selected mode to performance processing section 300.

Alternatively, if the song corresponds to a song with specific information registered in the reservation queue by a user who belongs to another group different from the first group, the group identifier of the group to which the user who selected the song belongs. If a mode associated with is set, the mode setting unit 200 selects the set mode.

For example, assume that the mode list shown in FIG. 4B exists. That is, it is assumed that the karaoke apparatus K is executing the singing contest mode M1 and the singing scoring mode M2. It is assumed that the mode setting section 200 selects the singing contest mode M1 for the song X1 and outputs it to the performance processing section 300. In this case, the performance processing unit 300 is in a state of performing a karaoke performance of the song X1 based on the singing contest mode M1 (details will be described later).

Here, it is assumed that, following the selection of song X1, user U4 belonging to group B selects song X2 via remote control device R2. In this case, the combination of specific information IX2 and identifier IR2 will be registered in the reservation queue following the combination of specific information IX1 and identifier IR1.

The mode setting unit 200 determines whether the mode associated with the group identifier (in this example, the identifier IR2 of the remote control device R2) of the group B to which the user U4 who selected the song X2 corresponding to the specific information IX2 belongs is set. to judge.

According to FIG. 4B, the mode M2 of singing scoring is linked to the identifier IR2. Furthermore, as described above, the singing scoring mode M2 selected in group B is being executed (that is, the singing scoring mode M2 has been set).

Therefore, the mode setting unit 200 selects the singing scoring mode M2 for the song X2. Mode setting section 200 outputs information on the selected mode to performance processing section 300.

It is assumed that, when the mode list shown in FIG. 4B exists, user U8 belonging to group C selects song X3 via remote control device R3. In this case, a combination of specific information IX3 corresponding to song X3 and identifier IR3 of remote control device R3 is registered in the reservation queue.

The mode setting unit 200 determines whether the mode associated with the group identifier (in this example, the identifier IR3 of the remote control device R3) of the group C to which the user U8 who selected the song X3 corresponding to the specific information IX3 belongs is set. to judge.

According to FIG. 4B, there is no mode associated with the identifier IR3. In this case, the mode setting unit 200 selects the performance mode Md preset in the karaoke apparatus K for the song X3. The mode setting section 200 outputs information on the selected mode to the performance processing section 300.

(Performance processing section)
The performance processing section 300 performs processing including karaoke performance of the song based on the mode selected by the mode setting section 200.

For example, assume that the mode setting unit 200 selects the singing contest mode M1 for the song X1. In this case, the performance processing section 300 acquires the accompaniment data of the corresponding song X1 from the storage means 10a based on the specific information IX1 registered in the reservation queue. Then, the performance processing section 300 outputs the acquired accompaniment data to the performance means 10d to perform a karaoke performance of the song X1. The user U1 who has selected the song X1 can sing karaoke along with the karaoke performance.

Furthermore, the performance processing section 300 executes processing based on the mode M1 of the singing contest that is currently being executed. That is, the performance processing unit 300 calculates a scoring value by scoring the singing voice data extracted from the singing voice of the karaoke singing performed by the user U1 based on the pitch and volume. Then, the performance processing section 300 adds the calculated scoring value as a score for either the red group or the white group. Then, the performance processing section 300 causes the scores of the red team and the white team to be displayed on the display screen of the display device 30 or the remote control device R1.

Next, it is assumed that the mode setting unit 200 selects the singing scoring mode M2 for the song X2. In this case, the performance processing unit 300 acquires accompaniment data for the corresponding song X2 from the storage unit 10a based on the specific information IX2 registered in the reservation queue. Then, the performance processing unit 300 outputs the acquired accompaniment data to the performance means 10d to perform a karaoke performance of the song X2. User U4 who has selected song X2 can sing karaoke along with the karaoke performance.

Furthermore, the performance processing unit 300 executes processing based on the singing scoring mode M2 that is currently being executed. That is, the performance processing unit 300 calculates the scoring value by scoring the singing voice data extracted from the singing voice of the karaoke singing performed by the user U4 based on the pitch and volume. Then, the performance processing section 300 causes the calculated scoring value to be displayed on the display screen of the display device 30 or the remote control device R2.

Note that when the mode setting unit 200 selects the singing scoring mode M2 for the song X2, processing in a mode selected by another group (for example, the singing contest mode M1) is executed. In this case, the performance processing unit 300 switches from the singing contest mode M1 to the singing scoring mode M2. However, the performance processing unit 300 does not end the mode itself and remains in a standby state until the specific information IM1e corresponding to the end of the singing contest mode M1 is selected.

Alternatively, suppose that the mode setting unit 200 selects the performance mode Md for the song X3. In this case, the performance processing section 300 acquires the accompaniment data of the corresponding song X3 from the storage means 10a based on the specific information IX3 registered in the reservation queue. Then, the performance processing section 300 outputs the acquired accompaniment data to the performance means 10d to perform a karaoke performance of the song X3. User U8 who has selected song X3 can sing karaoke along with the karaoke performance.

Note that after starting the karaoke performance of each song, the performance processing unit 300 deletes the combination of specific information and remote control device identifier corresponding to the song registered in the reservation queue.

==About the operation of karaoke device K==
Next, a specific example of the operation of the karaoke apparatus K in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. 5 and 6 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation of the karaoke apparatus K. In this example, it is assumed that karaoke machine K is used by a plurality of groups.

First, with reference to FIG. 5, an example will be described in which a user belonging to one group selects a song for karaoke singing or one mode out of a plurality of modes executable by the karaoke device K. do.

When a user belonging to one group selects a song for karaoke singing or one mode out of a plurality of modes executable by the karaoke device K, the reservation processing unit 100 selects the selected song or The specific information corresponding to the mode is registered in the reservation queue in association with the group identifier of the group to which the user belongs (register the specific information corresponding to the song or mode in association with the group identifier of one group. Step 10).

Here, if the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to a mode (Y in step 11), the mode setting unit 200 sets the mode (sets the mode. step 12).

On the other hand, if the specific information registered in the reservation queue does not correspond to the mode (N in step 11), the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to a certain song. In this case, the mode setting unit 200 determines whether the mode associated with the group identifier of the group to which the user who selected the music belongs is set. If the mode associated with the group identifier of the group to which the user who selected a certain song belongs is set (Y in step 13), the mode setting unit 200 selects the set mode ( Select the configured mode. Step 14).

On the other hand, if the mode associated with the group identifier of the group to which the user who selected a certain song belongs is not set (N in step 13), the mode setting unit 200 selects a preset standard mode. (Select standard mode. Step 15).

The performance processing unit 300 performs processing including karaoke performance of the song based on the mode selected in step 14 or step 15 (executes processing including karaoke performance based on the selected mode. Step 16).

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, an example of a case where a user belonging to another group selects a song for karaoke singing or one mode out of a plurality of modes executable by the karaoke device K. explain. In this example, it is assumed that one mode has already been executed for one group.

When a mode is selected by a user who belongs to another group different from one group, the reservation processing unit 100 links the specific information corresponding to the mode with the group identifier of the group to which the user belongs. Register in the reservation queue (specific information corresponding to the mode is registered in association with the group identifier of another group. Step 20).

The mode setting unit 200 sets the mode (set mode. Step 21).

After that, when a user belonging to another group selects a song for performing karaoke singing, the reservation processing unit 100 transfers the specific information corresponding to the selected song to the group identifier of the group to which the user belongs. (The specific information corresponding to the song is registered in association with the group identifier of another group. Step 22).

The mode setting unit 200 determines whether the mode associated with the group identifier of the group to which the user who selected the song belongs in step 22 is set. In this example, the mode is set. In this case, the mode setting section 200 outputs information on the mode set in step 21 to the performance processing section 300.

The performance processing unit 300 performs processing including karaoke performance of a certain song based on the mode set in step 21 (executes processing including karaoke performance based on the set mode. Step 23).

As is clear from the above, the karaoke apparatus K according to this embodiment is used by a plurality of groups. When a user belonging to one group selects a song for karaoke singing or one mode among a plurality of modes executable by the karaoke device K, the karaoke device K selects the selected song or mode. a reservation processing unit 100 that registers specific information corresponding to a mode in a reservation queue in association with a group identifier of a group to which the user belongs; and, if the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to a mode, the mode settings, and the mode corresponds to a song with specific information registered in the reservation queue, and the mode linked to the group identifier of the group to which the user who selected the song belongs is set. In this case, it includes a mode setting section 200 that selects the set mode, and a performance processing section 300 that performs processing including karaoke performance of a song based on the mode selected by the mode setting section 200.

According to such karaoke apparatus K, for karaoke singing by one group, processing is executed based on the mode selected by the one group. On the other hand, regarding karaoke singing by other groups, processing based on the mode is not performed. Therefore, one group can use the desired mode without worrying about other groups. That is, according to the karaoke device K according to this embodiment, in a situation where a plurality of groups use one karaoke device, it becomes easy to use various modes provided in the karaoke device K.

Furthermore, in the karaoke apparatus K according to the present embodiment, if the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to the start of a mode, the mode setting unit 200 executes the mode and If the information corresponds to the end of the mode, if the information corresponds to a song with specific information registered in the reservation queue after exiting the mode, the group identifier of the group to which the user who selected the song belongs. If the mode associated with has ended, the standard mode preset in the karaoke device K can be selected. According to such karaoke apparatus K, it is possible to enjoy karaoke singing even after the mode setting is completed.

Further, in the karaoke apparatus K according to the present embodiment, the reservation processing unit 100 is configured to control the reservation processing unit 100 when a song or one mode for performing karaoke singing is selected by a user belonging to another group different from the first group. , the specific information corresponding to the selected song or mode is registered in the reservation queue in association with the group identifier of the group to which the user belongs. According to such karaoke device K, each group can enjoy karaoke singing using a desired mode.

Moreover, the karaoke apparatus K according to this embodiment has a plurality of remote control devices that can communicate with the karaoke apparatus, and the group identifier corresponds to the identifier of the remote control apparatus. By identifying groups using the identifier of the remote control device in this way, it is possible to save the effort of setting individual group identifiers each time.

<Modification 1>
While one mode is being executed in one group, the users of the one group may select another mode. In this case, the mode setting unit 200 can invalidate the selection of the mode.

For example, in the example of the embodiment described above, suppose that user U2 belonging to group A selects to start singing scoring mode M2 via remote control device R1 during execution of singing contest mode M1. The remote control device R1 transmits specific information IM2s corresponding to the start of singing scoring to the karaoke device K together with its own identifier IR1. The reservation processing unit 100 registers the specific information IM2s in the reservation queue in association with the identifier IR1.

On the other hand, the mode setting unit 200 refers to the mode list and checks whether there is specific information corresponding to the mode linked to the identifier IR1. In this example, specific information IM1s corresponding to mode M1 of the singing contest has already been linked to identifier IR1. In this case, the mode setting unit 200 invalidates the selection of the singing scoring mode M2. Note that at that time, the mode control unit 200 may cause the display device 30 to display that fact. The mode setting unit 200 deletes the combination of specific information IM2s and identifier IR1 from the reservation queue.

<Modification 2>
Instead of using the identifier of the remote control device as the group identifier, it is also possible to use a plurality of group identifiers preset in the remote control device.

For example, one remote control device can display a group selection screen. Icons with group names such as "Group A" and "Group B" are displayed on the group selection screen. Unique information for identifying the group (ie, group identifier) is set for each group.

When a group of people visited the store, an employee of Karaoke Store S told them, ``When selecting a song or mode, please select the ``Group A'' icon on the display screen of the remote control device.'' put.

It is assumed that the users of the first group then select the "Group A" icon and then select a song for karaoke singing. In this case, the reservation processing unit 100 registers the specific information corresponding to the selected song in the reservation queue in association with the group identifier corresponding to the A group set in the remote control device.

According to the configuration of this modification, by providing at least one remote control device, each group can enjoy karaoke singing using a desired mode.

<Others>
The above embodiments are presented as examples and do not limit the scope of the invention. The above configurations can be implemented in appropriate combinations, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. The above-described embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

100 Reservation processing unit 200 Mode setting unit 300 Performance processing unit K Karaoke device

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A karaoke device used by multiple groups,
When a user belonging to one group selects a song for karaoke singing or one mode out of a plurality of modes executable by the karaoke device, specific information corresponding to the selected song or mode. a reservation processing unit that associates the user with the group identifier of the group to which the user belongs and registers the user in a reservation queue;
If the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to a mode, set the mode;
If the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to a certain song, and if a mode linked to the group identifier of the group to which the user who selected the certain song belongs is set, the relevant setting a mode setting section for selecting the mode in which the
a performance processing unit that performs processing including karaoke performance of the song based on the mode selected by the mode setting unit;
A karaoke machine with The mode setting section includes:
If the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to starting the mode, executing the mode;
If the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to the termination of the mode, terminate the mode;
If the specific information registered in the reservation queue corresponds to a song, and the mode associated with the group identifier of the group to which the user who selected the song belongs has ended, The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a standard mode preset in the karaoke apparatus is selected. The reservation processing unit is
When a song or one mode for performing karaoke singing is selected by a user belonging to another group different from the first group, specific information corresponding to the selected song or mode is transmitted to the user. 3. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the karaoke apparatus is registered in a reservation queue in association with a group identifier of a group to which the karaoke apparatus belongs. It has a plurality of remote control devices that can communicate with the karaoke device,
The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the group identifier corresponds to an identifier of the remote control device.

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