JPH07152388A - 'karaoke' device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve recreational features by changing the reproducing parameters of 'KARAOKE' (recorded accompaniment) video based on the reproducing parameters of the 'KARAOKE' music and matching the reproducing condition of the 'KARAOKE' music and the reproducing condition of the 'KARAOKE' video. CONSTITUTION:A 'KARAOKE' processing part 1 reads a 'KARAOKE' information from an HD device 3 based on the 'KARAOKE' music display data inputted from an input part 2 in accordance with a menu display, for example, reads the 'KARAOKE' video from a CD device 4 based on a 'KARAOKE' video indication information and performs the processes required for a 'KARAOKE' playing. In order to accommodate the personal taste of a 'KARAOKE' user, a speed changing operation part and a music tune changing operation part are provided so as to fit the reproducing parameter values of the 'KARAOKE' music and the 'KARAOKE' video to the personal taste.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a karaoke device,
More specifically, the present invention relates to a karaoke device that reproduces karaoke video in parallel with the reproduction of karaoke songs. Here, a karaoke piece is a song that includes at least song data and accompaniment data, but has only the song data removed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a karaoke apparatus that also uses a karaoke image is mainly used, and it is widely used in various places such as a karaoke box. As a karaoke device that uses karaoke images together, a karaoke song and a karaoke image stored in an optical disk device in a state of being associated with each other in advance and a karaoke song and a karaoke image are separately stored on a hard disk (hereinafter,
HD device, compact disc (hereinafter C)
(Hereinafter abbreviated as "D"), which is stored in a device or the like so that a karaoke piece and a karaoke image can be freely selected (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-2.
No. 47963) is proposed. In any karaoke device, the karaoke words are combined and displayed on a part of the karaoke image, but the description of the structure and operation of this part will be omitted.

In the former karaoke apparatus, since the karaoke image corresponding to the karaoke piece is fixedly associated in advance, when the same karaoke piece is to be enjoyed many times, the same karaoke piece is viewed many times. , And the entertainment value is halved. On the other hand, since the latter karaoke device can freely select a karaoke image for a karaoke song, even if the same karaoke song is enjoyed many times, there is almost no reduction in entertainment. .

[0004]

However, JP-A-63-
In the karaoke apparatus described in Japanese Patent No. 247963, there is a possibility that the reproduction speed of the karaoke song and the reproduction speed of the karaoke image do not match because the karaoke piece and the karaoke image are arbitrarily selected. .
If the reproduction speed of the karaoke song and the reproduction speed of the karaoke video do not match, the user of the karaoke apparatus is given an unnatural feeling, and as a result, the entertainment property is halved. In addition, unmatched karaoke images may adversely affect the singer.

Furthermore, although it is possible to select a karaoke image regardless of the karaoke piece, the karaoke image prestored in the CD device or the like is limited, and the karaoke image itself has one complete narrative property. Because
If the number of times the karaoke device is used increases, the familiar karaoke video will be seen many times, and the entertainment property will be halved.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is possible to arbitrarily select a karaoke song and a karaoke image, and further, a karaoke image reproduction parameter corresponding to the karaoke song reproduction parameter. It is an object of the present invention to provide a karaoke device that can be changed.

[0007]

To achieve the above object, a karaoke apparatus according to claim 1 is a karaoke device for outputting a reproduction parameter of a selected karaoke piece, and a reproduction parameter output means for outputting the reproduction parameter of the selected karaoke piece. Video parameter changing means for changing the reproduction parameter of the selected karaoke video based on the reproduction parameter.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the karaoke apparatus includes at least one of a parameter for instructing a reproduction speed of the karaoke piece and a parameter for instructing a tone of the karaoke piece as the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece. A karaoke apparatus according to a third aspect of the present invention includes, as the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece, at least one of a parameter indicating the tempo of the karaoke piece and a parameter indicating the modulation of the karaoke piece.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the karaoke apparatus includes a parameter for instructing the reproduction speed of the karaoke image as the reproduction parameter of the karaoke image. The karaoke apparatus according to a fifth aspect of the present invention includes a parameter for instructing a color tone of the karaoke video as a reproduction parameter of the karaoke video. The karaoke apparatus according to a sixth aspect of the invention includes, as the karaoke video reproduction parameter, a parameter for instructing that a new karaoke video should be reproduced.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the karaoke device includes a parameter for instructing to deform a part of the karaoke image as a reproduction parameter of the karaoke image.
The karaoke apparatus according to claim 8 further comprises video parameter change control means for causing the video parameter changing means to arbitrarily change the reproduction parameter of the karaoke video regardless of the reproduction parameter of the selected karaoke piece.

[0011]

According to the karaoke apparatus of claim 1, when the karaoke image arbitrarily selected is displayed in parallel with the reproduction of the arbitrarily selected karaoke music, the reproduction parameter of the selected karaoke music is reproduced. The video parameter changing means changes the reproduction parameter of the selected karaoke video based on the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece selected by the parameter output means. Therefore, even if the karaoke song and the karaoke video are selected independently of each other, the playback parameter of the karaoke video can be changed based on the playback parameter of the karaoke song. It is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the entertainment property is halved by matching with the reproduction state of.

According to the karaoke apparatus of the present invention, the karaoke piece reproduction parameter includes at least one of a parameter for instructing the reproduction speed of the karaoke piece and a parameter for instructing the tone of the karaoke piece. Even when the originally set reproduction speed and tune are changed manually, the same operation as in claim 1 can be achieved.

According to the karaoke apparatus of claim 3, since the karaoke song reproduction parameter includes at least one of a parameter indicating the tempo of the karaoke song and a parameter indicating the modulation of the karaoke song, the tempo of the karaoke song itself. When there is a change or modulation occurs, the playback parameters of the karaoke video can be changed based on these, and the playback status of the karaoke song and the playback status of the karaoke video can be matched to reduce the entertainment value in half. It is possible to prevent such inconvenience.

According to the karaoke apparatus of claim 4, since the parameter for instructing the reproduction speed of the karaoke image is included as the reproduction parameter of the karaoke image, the adopted parameter is changed based on the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece. This makes it possible to match the reproduction speed of the karaoke piece and the reproduction speed of the karaoke video. According to the karaoke apparatus of claim 5, since the parameter for instructing the color tone of the karaoke image is included as the reproduction parameter of the karaoke image, the atmosphere of the karaoke song is changed by changing the color tone based on the reproduction parameter of the karaoke song. Can be changed and entertainment can be enhanced.

In the karaoke apparatus according to the sixth aspect, since the karaoke video reproduction parameter includes a parameter for instructing that a new karaoke video should be reproduced, the karaoke music reproduction parameter can be changed. By switching the karaoke video, it is possible to enhance the entertainment. That is, even if the number of karaoke videos themselves is limited, switching the karaoke videos achieves the same effect as increasing the number of karaoke videos that can be watched over the entire range of the karaoke song reproduction time. be able to.

According to the karaoke apparatus of claim 7, since the karaoke video reproduction parameter further includes a parameter for instructing to deform a part of the karaoke video, the karaoke video reproduction parameter is made to correspond to the karaoke music reproduction parameter. Therefore, a part of the image of the karaoke image can be transformed, and the entertainment can be enhanced. That is, even if the number of karaoke videos themselves is limited, by deforming a part of the karaoke videos, the number of karaoke videos that can be watched over the entire range of the karaoke song reproduction time is increased. Equivalent effects can be achieved.

According to the karaoke apparatus of claim 8, there is provided video parameter change control means for arbitrarily changing the reproduction parameter of the karaoke video by the video parameter changing means regardless of the reproduction parameter of the selected karaoke piece. Further, since it is included, it is possible to easily eliminate the individual difference regarding the sensitivity of the karaoke image, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment property even when anyone uses the karaoke device.

[0018]

Embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings showing embodiments. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a karaoke apparatus of the present invention. A karaoke processing section 1 for performing a karaoke song reproduction processing, a karaoke video reproduction processing, and the like, and an input for performing a data input processing to the karaoke processing section 1. Part 2
And karaoke songs, lyrics, karaoke video instruction information, etc.
HD device 3 for storing (collectively referred to as karaoke piece information),
It has a CD device 4 for storing a plurality of karaoke videos, a monitor section 5 for visually displaying karaoke videos, and an audio output section 6 for audibly outputting karaoke songs.

The karaoke processing section 1 reads the karaoke piece information from the HD device 3 based on the karaoke piece instruction data input from the input section 2 in response to, for example, a menu display, and based on the karaoke image instruction information. CD device 4
The corresponding karaoke video is read out from and the necessary processing for karaoke performance is performed. Further, a speed changing operation section 1a and a musical tone changing operation section 1b are provided for adapting to the personal taste of the karaoke user (see FIG. 2).
), By manually operating the karaoke user, the values of the reproduction parameters of the karaoke piece and the karaoke image can be adapted to the personal preference.

The input unit 2 is composed of a joystick and a numeric keypad, a trackball, a pad and a numeric keypad, etc., and it is possible to easily achieve an increase / decrease in the input amount and a numerical value input. The HD device 3 can search the corresponding karaoke piece information by using, for example, a piece number indicating a karaoke piece as an index, and the karaoke processing section 1 obtains the corresponding karaoke information based on the piece number input by the input section 2. Can be searched and read.

The CD device 4 comprises, for example, a CD exchanger capable of accommodating a plurality of CDs and selecting any one of the CDs, and searches for the corresponding karaoke video using the karaoke video instruction information as an index. It is possible. Therefore, the karaoke processing unit 1 causes H
Based on the karaoke video instruction information read from the D device 3, the karaoke video can be searched and read by the karaoke processing unit 1.

The monitor section 5 visually displays the karaoke image read from the CD device 4 by the karaoke processing section 1 and subjected to the necessary reproduction processing. It should be noted that the karaoke image is visually displayed on the monitor unit 5 in a state where the karaoke words are combined with the karaoke image. However, since the configuration and processing contents of this portion are conventionally known, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The audio output unit 6 audibly outputs the karaoke piece read from the HD device 3 by the karaoke processing unit 1 and subjected to the necessary reproduction processing. FIG. 3 is a flow chart for explaining an example of processing in the karaoke processing section 1, and when karaoke piece information and karaoke video are read from the HD device 3 and the CD device 4, respectively,
In step SP1, initial values of the reproduction parameters such as the reproduction speed of the karaoke song and the reproduction speed of the karaoke video are set (the reproduction speed of the karaoke video is, for example, 30 frames /
Set to seconds. ), In step SP2, the reproduction process of the karaoke piece and the reproduction process of the karaoke image are performed in parallel with each other, and are output by the audio output unit 6 and the monitor unit 5, respectively. Then, in step SP3, it is determined whether or not a change has been instructed to at least one of the reproduction speed and the tone of the karaoke piece. Then, if neither change is instructed, the process of step SP2 is performed as it is. That is, the reproduction processing of the karaoke piece and the karaoke image is continued based on the set values so far. Conversely, step SP
If an instruction to change at least one of the reproduction speed and the tone of the karaoke piece is issued in step 3, step SP4
In addition to changing the set value for playing the karaoke song based on the parameter instructed, change the set value for playing the karaoke video corresponding to the change in the set value for playing the karaoke song, Step SP2 again
Is processed. That is, when the set value for reproducing the karaoke song is changed, the set value for automatically reproducing the karaoke image is also changed, and the reproduction speed of the karaoke song and the reproduction speed of the karaoke image are significantly reduced. It is possible to prevent occurrence of balance and the like. In the above description, the reproduction parameters of the karaoke piece include not only the reproduction speed and the tune that the karaoke user can freely set, but also the tempo change and the modulation of the karaoke piece itself. Is possible. However, when the latter parameter is included, it is preferable to store it in the HD device 3 in advance in a state associated with the karaoke piece.

As a result, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the entertainment property regardless of the change of the reproduction speed of the karaoke piece, and it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of adversely affecting the singer. 4 and 5 are schematic diagrams each illustrating another example of the processing in the karaoke processing unit 1. However, in this case, as the karaoke video instruction information included in the karaoke piece information, a plurality of karaoke pictures are instructed, and information indicating which karaoke picture should be instructed corresponding to the value of the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece. Is also stored.

Then, for example, in the karaoke reproduction state (see the left end in FIG. 4) in which the karaoke image shown by A in FIG. 4 is visually displayed based on the initial value of the reproduction parameter for reproducing the karaoke piece. When it is instructed to change the value of the reproduction parameter of the karaoke song (for example, change the reproduction speed), a new karaoke image B is visually displayed instead of a part of the karaoke image A, and then the karaoke song is reproduced. While increasing the area for visually displaying the karaoke image B (1/2 of the karaoke image A is karaoke image B
(See the center in FIG. 4), and finally, only the karaoke image B is visually displayed in the entire area of the screen of the monitor unit 5 (see the right end in FIG. 4). Therefore, in this case, the karaoke video A is switched to the karaoke video B and the karaoke video is gradually switched along with the change of the value of the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece.
Since a part of both karaoke images are displayed at the same time until the switching is completed, even for karaoke users who are accustomed to seeing karaoke images A and B alone, the karaoke images that are switched make a fresh impression and are entertaining. Can be increased.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing an example in which switching of karaoke images is achieved by a method different from the case of FIG.
For example, the switching from the karaoke image A to the karaoke image B is achieved by gradually blurring the karaoke image A and gradually making the karaoke image B clear over the entire screen of the monitor unit 5. Only.

Therefore, also in this case, the karaoke video A is switched to the karaoke video B and the karaoke video is gradually switched along with the change of the value of the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece, and both are switched until the switching is completed. Because part of the karaoke image is displayed at the same time,
Even for a karaoke user who has become accustomed to seeing the karaoke images A and B alone, the karaoke images that are switched can make a fresh impression and enhance entertainment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram for explaining still another example of the processing in the karaoke processing section 1. However, in this case, as the karaoke video instruction information included in the karaoke song information, an image to be synthesized and displayed on a part of the karaoke image is indicated, and the image is transformed in accordance with the value of the reproduction parameter of the karaoke song. The information indicating the degree of is also stored. The image may be stored in the CD device 4, but may be an image captured by a video camera or the like, or may be an image created by the karaoke processing unit 1, and further, karaoke. It may be a modified image library (animals, objects, etc. created by computer graphics technology) created in advance to replace the user's video, and various images can be applied.

Then, for example, the karaoke reproduction in which the image shown by A in FIG. 6 is visually displayed in a state of being combined with a part of the karaoke video based on the initial value of the reproduction parameter for reproducing the karaoke piece. Change the value of the playback parameter of the karaoke song in the state (for example, change the playback speed)
Is instructed, the image is transformed as shown by B in FIG. 6 and visually displayed at the same position of the karaoke image.
However, it is also possible to change the composition position to the front, rear, left and right in accordance with the front, rear, left and right movements of the karaoke user. Incidentally, FIG.
For the sake of simplicity, only the image is shown in FIG. Therefore, in this case, since the image synthesized and displayed on a part of the karaoke image is deformed as the value of the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece is changed, the karaoke images A and B are used independently. Even for karaoke users, the deformed image can give a fresh impression and enhance entertainment.

Furthermore, if the standard value of the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece is set in advance and the selected reproduction parameter exceeds the standard value, the three primary colors (R, G,
It is possible to change the color tone of the entire karaoke video by setting the R value in B) to the maximum value and setting the B value to the maximum value when the reproduction parameter is smaller than the standard value. However, in this case, other elements of the three primary colors may be changed, a plurality of elements may be changed at the same time, and the value of the element to be changed may be set to an arbitrary value. It may be changed, and various other change modes can be adopted.

In the above description, only the case where the parameter for reproducing the karaoke image is automatically changed in accordance with the change of the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece is explained. However, in order to reproduce the karaoke image. It is preferable that the parameters can be changed by a manual operation of the karaoke user, and the reproduced karaoke video can be adapted to the sensitivity and taste of the karaoke user.

[0032]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, even if the karaoke song and the karaoke video are selected independently of each other, the playback parameter of the karaoke video is set based on the playback parameter of the karaoke song. It can be changed, and by matching the playback status of the karaoke song and the playback status of the karaoke video, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the inconvenience of half the entertainment value due to the incongruity between the two. Produce the effect of.

The invention of claim 2 has a peculiar effect that the same operation as that of claim 1 can be achieved even when the reproduction speed and the tone which are originally set for the karaoke piece are changed by a manual operation. Play. According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the tempo of the karaoke piece itself changes or modulation occurs, the reproduction parameters of the karaoke piece can be changed based on these, and the reproduction state of the karaoke piece and the reproduction of the karaoke piece can be reproduced. A unique effect can be obtained in which it is possible to match the state and prevent the inconvenience that the entertainment property is halved.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the adopted parameter is changed based on the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece, so that the reproduction speed of the karaoke piece and the reproduction speed of the karaoke image are matched with each other to enhance entertainment. There is a unique effect that can be. According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, by changing the color tone based on the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece, the atmosphere of the karaoke piece can be changed, and the entertainment property can be enhanced.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the karaoke video is switched according to the change of the reproduction parameter of the karaoke music, so that even if the number of the karaoke video itself is limited, the user can watch the whole karaoke music reproduction time. It is possible to achieve the same effect as that of increasing the number of karaoke videos that can be played, and thus to bring about a unique effect that entertainment can be enhanced.

According to the invention of claim 7, by deforming a part of the image of the karaoke image in accordance with the reproduction parameter of the karaoke song, even if the number of the karaoke image itself is limited, the entire range of the karaoke song reproduction time. Through this, it is possible to achieve the same effect as increasing the number of karaoke videos that can be watched through, which in turn enhances entertainment.

According to the invention of claim 8, it is possible to easily eliminate the individual difference in the sensitivity of the karaoke image, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment property regardless of who uses the karaoke device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a karaoke apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a configuration of an operation unit of the karaoke processing unit 1.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing in a karaoke processing unit.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating another example of processing in the karaoke processing unit.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating still another example of processing in the karaoke processing unit.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating still another example of the processing in the karaoke processing unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Karaoke processing section

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A karaoke device for displaying an arbitrarily selected karaoke image in parallel with the reproduction of an arbitrarily selected karaoke song, and a song reproduction parameter output means (1) for outputting a reproduction parameter of the selected karaoke song. ), And a video parameter changing means (1) for changing the reproduction parameter of the selected karaoke video based on the reproduction parameter of the selected karaoke song. 2. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece includes at least one of a parameter indicating a reproduction speed of the karaoke piece and a parameter indicating a tone of the karaoke piece. 3. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reproduction parameter of the karaoke piece includes at least one of a parameter indicating the tempo of the karaoke piece and a parameter indicating the modulation of the karaoke piece. 4. The karaoke device according to claim 1, wherein the karaoke video reproduction parameter includes a parameter indicating a reproduction speed of the karaoke video. 5. The karaoke device according to claim 1, wherein the karaoke video reproduction parameter includes a parameter for instructing a color tone of the karaoke video. 6. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the karaoke video reproduction parameter includes a parameter instructing that a new karaoke video should be reproduced. 7. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reproduction parameter of the karaoke video includes a parameter instructing to deform a part of the karaoke video. 8. A video parameter changing control means (1) for causing the video parameter changing means (1) to arbitrarily change the reproduction parameter of the karaoke video regardless of the reproduction parameter of the selected karaoke piece. The karaoke device according to claim 1, wherein