JPH08202940A - Automatic vending machine for music software - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To read out the playing information of music selected by a user from data stored in a storage device, to transfer the read data to a recording medium and to sell the recording medium. CONSTITUTION: When a music is selected with an operation button 4, music data stored in a storage device 12 are read out through a switch input mechanism 13 and music selling control mechanism 18 and displayed on a music selecting display panel 3 through a music selecting display mechanism 17. When a user depresses the button 4 to instruct for purchasing and charges coins into a coin charge port mechanism 24, a signal is sent to the mechanism 18 through a coin mechanism 23 and a drink control mechanism 22 and money processing is executed. Then, music writing mechanism 20 reads out playing data from the device 12 and writes the read data in a recording medium strored in a raw disk storing mechanism 19 by the instruction of the music selling control mechanism 18 and the written music medium is carried out as a commodity by a disk carrying-out mechanism 21.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vending machine for music software (hereinafter referred to as a vending machine) which stores performance data and the like as digital data and transfers the data to a disc or the like at the selection of a user for sale.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, music software such as CDs and tapes are usually sold in stores. Then, in these music software, a plurality of songs are recorded on one CD, and so-called package units are often used. Also, when a purchaser looks for music software, he searches the catalog or asks a clerk.

[0003]

However, such a conventional purchasing method has the following problems. That is, since it is usually not possible to listen to music software before purchase, there is a risk that you may not like the new song after purchasing it. Also,
As mentioned above, many packages are sold, so even if you only want some songs, you have to purchase extra songs. Also, since the number and types of music software that can be received at stores are limited, it is necessary to order them or find another store when they are not in stock or when they are sold out.
In addition, it cannot be purchased late at night or when the store is closed.

An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic vending machine for music software which can solve the above problems, can be easily purchased, and can easily obtain a desired song.

[0005]

An automatic vending machine for music software according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a music data storage means for storing performance data and music related information, a selection input means for selectively inputting music related information, and a purchase of a product. Product instructing means for instructing, a display means for displaying song-related information, a money processing means for performing money processing at the time of sale, and a performance medium for reading performance data from the music data storage means, writing the performance data on the product medium, and carrying it out. Based on the song related information selected by the providing unit and the selection input unit, the song related information is read from the song data storage unit and displayed on the display unit, and the product medium is provided when a product purchase instruction is given by the product purchase instruction unit. And a control means for instructing the means to provide the product.

A vending machine for music software according to invention 2 is
Song data storage means for storing performance data and song related information, selection input means for selectively inputting song related information, product purchase instructing means for instructing purchase of a product, and song playing instructing means for instructing performance of a song , A display means for displaying music related information, a money processing means for performing money processing at the time of sale, a performance means for reading performance data from the music data storage means for a predetermined time, and a performance data for performance from the music data storage means, Based on the merchandise medium providing means that writes in and carries out the merchandise medium, and the music related information selected by the selection input means, the music related information is read from the music data storage means and displayed on the display means, and the instruction of the music performance instruction means is given. Control means for instructing the performance means to perform a performance, and for instructing the merchandise purchase means by the merchandise purchase instruction means to provide the merchandise medium providing means Equipped with a.

The vending machine for music software according to invention 3 is
Song data storage means for storing performance data and song related information, selection input means for selectively inputting song related information, product purchase instructing means for instructing purchase of a product, display means for displaying song related information, and sales When the music data is received from the center device via the communication line, the money processing means for performing the time money processing, the music data storage means for reading the performance data from the music data storage means, writing the music data into the product medium, and carrying it out. Based on the communication data transfer means for storing data in the music data storage means and the music related information selected by the selection input means, the music related information is read from the music data storage means and displayed on the display means, and selected by the selection input means. If the selected song data does not exist in the song data storage means, the transfer of the song data is instructed to the communication data transfer means, and the product purchase instruction means purchases the product The product media providing means when an instruction and control means for providing indication of product.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the music related information is selected by the selection input means, the control means displays the music data stored in the music data storage means on the display means based on the selected music related information. Display it. Based on this display, the user instructs the purchase of the product by the product purchase instructing means, and when the money processing means performs the money processing, the control means instructs the product medium providing means to provide the product. In response to this instruction, the merchandise medium providing means reads out the performance data from the song data storage means, writes the performance data on the merchandise medium, and carries it out. Thereby, the required music software is easily provided to the user.

According to the second aspect of the invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect, when the user instructs the performance of the music by the music performance instruction means, the control section instructs the performance means to perform the performance. In response to this instruction, the performance means reads the performance data from the music data storage means and plays for a predetermined time. As a result, the user is provided with necessary music software after the trial listening. According to the third aspect of the invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect, when the music piece data selected by the selection input means is not in the music piece data storage means, the control means instructs the communication data transfer means to transfer the music piece data. According to the instruction, the communication data transfer means receives the music piece data from the center device via the communication line. As a result, the music software required by the customer is immediately provided.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. This example is an example in which inventions 1 to 3 are combined. In the following embodiments, the vending machine for beverages and the mechanism according to the present invention are combined so that the cash processing mechanism and the like can be shared, but the vending machine for music software dedicated to the present invention may be used.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a front appearance of an embodiment of a music software vending machine according to the invention 1. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 1, 1
Is a product sample of the beverage inside, and 3 is a display panel for selecting songs which will be described later. A vending machine user inserts coins from the coin slot 5 and operates the product selection button 2 when purchasing a drink,
When purchasing a song, the operation button 4 is operated to select each product. When the product is selected, the product is unloaded to the product outlet 6.

As will be described later, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a display example of the music selection display panel. FIG. 2A is a display example in which the display of "Aigami Otoko Album 92" of 1 is selected by the horizontally long cursor in the release album list selected by the singer name. FIG. 2B is a display example in which "Aisohana" of 1 is selected in the song name list selected by the album name. FIG. 2C is a display example for confirming the song title and the like selected by the customer.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement example of the operation buttons 4 described above. If you want to listen to a desired song by using the number keys and arrow keys, press the demo key to play a part of the song. Then, when purchasing, press the purchase key. FIG. 4 is a control block diagram of the music software vending machine of this embodiment. The main operation will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, when the vending machine is in a standby state, the song selection display panel 3 shown in FIG. 1 has an initial screen indicating that the vending machine is on sale, or a product (music software) selection key (for example, (Singer name, performance group, song genre)
A menu screen is displayed where you can select by moving the cursor, numbers, or colors. Therefore, in FIG. 4, when the user selects the above-mentioned selection by the singer name with the operation button 4, the switch input mechanism 13 determines which operation button has been pressed, and the information by the button is sent to the music sales control mechanism. Send to 18.

The song sales control mechanism 18 reads out song-related information about a song from the storage device 12 (in the above case, singer name list data), creates display data based on the data, and displays the song selection display. It is sent to the mechanism 17 and the screen of the music selection display panel 3 is switched so that the music selection operation can be performed. In the case of the above example, a list of singer names is displayed on the music selection display panel 3 in a predetermined order. The storage mechanism 12
In the table, digitized performance data and list data regarding songs are stored in advance.

When the user selects a desired singer name from the singer name list, for example, "Aigami Otoko", with the operation button 4, the same operation as described above is performed, as shown in FIG. 2 (a). The release album list for the singer's name is displayed. Then select the desired album (eg 1
2B is displayed by the same operation when "Aigami Otoko Album 92") is selected with the operation button 4, the song name is similarly selected from this song name list (for example, 1 "Aiso Hana"). By this operation, the selected song title, singer name, price, etc. are displayed as shown in the screen of FIG. 2 (c).

When the user presses the demo key of the operation button 4, the button information is sent to the music performance control mechanism 14 via the switch input mechanism 13 and the music sales control mechanism 18. The music performance control mechanism 14 reads the performance data included in the music data from the storage device 12, restores the music for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and the speaker 1 through the amplifier 15.
Output from 6.

If the customer likes this song and wishes to purchase it, he / she puts money into the coin slot 5 and presses the purchase key of the operation button 4. The coin mech 23 discriminates currency through the currency insertion mechanism 24, and the beverage control mechanism 22 sends the amount of money inserted to the music sale control mechanism 18. If the inserted amount is larger than the set amount, the music sale control mechanism 18 carries out the recording medium from the raw disk storage mechanism 19 and mounts it on the music writing mechanism 20. Then, the music writing mechanism 20 reads the corresponding performance data from the storage device 12 and writes it in the recording medium. As a storage medium in this case, a mini disk,
MO (magneto-optical disk), cassette tape, DAT (digital audio 4 tape), IC card and the like can be used, and these may be used alone or in combination. In this case, a device suitable for the recording medium may be used. In this way, the recording medium in which the performance data is written is sent to the product take-out port 6 by the disk carry-out mechanism 21 and carried out as a product.

When the customer selects the product selection button 2, the beverage control mechanism 22 determines the selected beverage, and the beverage unloading mechanism 25 unloads the beverage. Next, when the corresponding performance data is not stored in the storage device 12, the data transfer control mechanism 26 receives a signal from the music sales control mechanism 18 and causes the data transfer control mechanism 26 to transmit the music data via the music reception mechanism 27, the modem 28, and the telephone line 29. The data is requested to 30 and performance data is received from the center device 30. This received data is stored in the storage device 1 by the data transfer control mechanism 26.
2 and stored. When a new song or the like is announced, performance data similarly sent from the center device 30 is received at any time and stored in the storage device 12. Other operations are the same as those of the first aspect.

When it is desired to correct the selected contents during the above operation, the correction key of the operation button 4 is pressed as shown in FIG. In addition, in the case where the customer wants to record and purchase a plurality of songs on one recording medium, the song selecting operation may be repeatedly performed, and finally, the enter key of the operation button may be pressed. As described above, the music software is automatically sold together with the ordinary beverage vending machine.

[0021]

According to the present invention, the music performance data is stored in the vending machine, and the product as the storage medium is sold by the selection from the outside.
You can also buy at any time while the vending machine is operating. According to the second aspect of the invention, since the music playing means is provided, it is possible to listen to the music software before buying it.

Further, according to the third aspect of the invention, since the music data is received from the center through the communication line, if there is no music data in the vending machine, it can be ordered immediately through the telephone line, so that it is initially stored in the vending machine. Even songs that have not been played can be purchased immediately, and song data for new songs can be transferred to the song data storage means at any time.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a front appearance of an embodiment of a music software vending machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a display example of a music selection display panel of a music software vending machine according to the present invention, (a) showing an example of a release album list selected by singer name, and (b) showing album names. The figure which shows the example of the music title list which is selected with, (c) the figure which shows the indicatory example in order to confirm the music title and the like which the customer selects

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement example of operation buttons 4 of a music software vending machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a configuration block diagram of a music software vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 ... Merchandise selection button, 3 ... Song selection display panel, 4 ... Operation button, 5 ... Money slot, 6 ... Merchandise outlet, 11
... vending machine, 12 ... storage device, 13 ... switch input mechanism,
14 ... Song performance control mechanism, 15 ... Amplifier, 16 ... Speaker, 17 ... Song selection display mechanism, 18 ... Song sales control mechanism,
19 ... Raw disk storage mechanism, 20 ... Music writing mechanism, 2
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Disc unloading mechanism, 22 ... Beverage control mechanism, 23 ... Coin mech, 24 ... Coin slot mechanism, 25 ... Beverage unloading mechanism, 26 ... Data transfer control mechanism, 27 ... Music receiving mechanism, 2
8 ... Modem, 29 ... Telephone line, 30 ... Center device.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A music data storage means for storing performance data and music related information, a selection input means for selectively inputting music related information, a product purchase instruction means for instructing the purchase of a product, and a music related information for displaying. The display means, the money processing means for processing the money at the time of sale, the product medium providing means for reading the performance data from the music data storage means, writing the product data into the product medium and carrying it out, and the music-related information selected by the selection input means. On the basis of,
And a control means for reading the music related information from the music data storage means and displaying the read information on the display means, and for instructing the merchandise medium providing means to provide the merchandise when there is a merchandise purchase instruction from the merchandise purchase instructing means. Vending machine for music software. 2. A music data storage means for storing performance data and music related information, a selection input means for selectively inputting music related information, a product purchase instructing means for instructing purchase of a product, and a performance of a music. A music performance instruction means, a display means for displaying music related information, a money processing means for performing money processing at the time of sale, a performance means for reading performance data from the music data storage means and playing for a predetermined time, and a music data storage means Based on the merchandise medium providing means for reading out the performance data, writing it in the merchandise medium and carrying it out, and the music-related information selected by the selection input means,
When music related information is read out from the music data storage means and displayed on the display means, the performance means is instructed to perform when there is an instruction from the music performance instruction means, and the product purchase instruction means instructs to purchase the product. An automatic vending machine for music software, characterized in that the providing means is provided with a control means for giving an instruction to provide a product. 3. Music data storage means for storing performance data and music-related information, selection input means for selectively inputting music-related information, product purchase instruction means for instructing purchase of a product, and music-related information is displayed. Display means, money processing means for processing money at the time of sale, merchandise medium providing means for reading performance data from the music data storage means, writing it in a merchandise medium and carrying it out, and music data from the center device via a communication line. Based on the communication data transfer means for receiving the music data and storing the music data in the music data storage means, and the music related information selected by the selection input means,
The music related information is read from the music data storage means and displayed on the display means, and when the music data selected by the selection input means is not in the music data storage means, the communication data transfer means is instructed to transfer the music data, and the product An automatic vending machine for music software, comprising: a control means for instructing a product medium providing means to provide a product when a purchase instruction means issues a product purchase instruction.