JPH0962273A - Communication type music reproducing system and center device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable arrangement of special music termination condition such as 'post-music cut', '2-chorus' or the like by a terminal without the provision of sound source in playing a music with a center device and transmit the data to the terminal. SOLUTION: A control unit 65 in a host computer 6 searches whether data of playing music to be transmitted to a 'karaoke' (prerecorded backing music) device 8 is in the timing of transmitting terminating data for 2-chorus or not. If it is therein, whether a following 2-chorus mode is designated or not is ascertained, and then if it is designated the 2-chorus termination data is obtained to transmit is to the device 8. On the otherhand, if the data to be transmitted to the device 8 is not in the timing of transmitting terminating data for 2-chorus, whether it is in the timming of transmitting terminating data for post-music cut or not is ascertained. If it is therein, whether a post-music cutting mode is designated or not is ascertained, and then if it is designated the post cut termination data is obtained to transmit it to the device 8.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a music performance digitally encoded like a system for transmitting karaoke performance data from a center device to a karaoke terminal device installed in a restaurant, a karaoke box, a home or the like. The present invention relates to a communication type music reproduction system in which data is transmitted from a center device to a terminal device, and the terminal device reproduces the music performance data and outputs a performance sound, and a center device effective for the system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art
2. Description of the Related Art There is known a communication type karaoke system including a center device for reproducing and transmitting karaoke songs and a terminal device for performing karaoke by outputting performance sounds of the songs transmitted from the center device. In this system, the center device reproduces the music in response to the request from the terminal device and sends it to the network, and the terminal device receives the music reproduced from the network, synthesizes it with the singing voice of the user, and outputs it from the speaker. I was doing karaoke.

Also, in karaoke, there are more than normal playing times, such as "cut after cut" that cuts the afterplay part and "2 chorus" that ends even if there are up to 3 songs. There are some that allow you to select a service that ends in a short time. In this case, in the above-mentioned karaoke system, it is necessary to arrange the ending form of the music on the side of the center device, so that the MIDI (Musical In
A method of storing karaoke songs with digitized musical score data such as strument Digital Interface) was considered.

However, there is a problem that the cost of the karaoke system becomes high because an expensive sound source must be provided to reproduce digitized musical score data such as MIDI. As another method, there is a method in which digitized musical score data such as MIDI is transmitted from the center device to the terminal device and played back by the terminal device. In this case, the musical score transmitted by each terminal device is transmitted. Since it is necessary to provide a means for storing data and a sound source, the cost of the karaoke system is further increased. This applies not only to performance data of karaoke songs, but also to a system for transmitting performance data of ordinary songs.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a sound source in a system in which a center device plays a song and transmits it to a terminal device. Even if you don't have "cut after" or "2
It is to be able to arrange a performance end state other than the original, such as "chorus".

[0006]

The invention according to claim 1 made in order to achieve this object, a center device for storing digitally encoded music performance data, and transmitted from the center device. In a communication type music reproduction system including a terminal device for reproducing the digitally encoded music performance data and outputting a performance sound, the center device uses the music performance data as an end other than a normal performance end pattern. It also stores digitally encoded special end data corresponding to each special performance end pattern that is set as a method, and outputs the special end data corresponding to the specified special performance end pattern at a predetermined timing. It is a music reproducing system characterized in that it is configured to cause the terminal device to transmit.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the communication type music reproduction system according to the first aspect, the terminal device is
It is a communication type music reproduction system characterized in that a center device can be instructed by selecting a performance end pattern.

The invention described in claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2.
In the communication-type music reproduction system according to [1], the special performance end pattern is one of a post-cut cut pattern for cutting the after performance of a song and a two-chorus pattern for cutting the third and subsequent songs of the song up to the second performance. The center device includes special end data corresponding to the subsequent performance cut pattern when the subsequent performance cut pattern is instructed, and When the two chorus patterns are instructed to be transmitted to the terminal device instead of the performance data, the special ending data corresponding to the two chorus patterns are converted into the music performance data up to No. 2 in the normal performance. The communication type music reproducing system is characterized in that it is configured to subsequently transmit to the terminal device.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, digitally encoded music performance data is stored, and the music performance data is transmitted to a terminal device which reproduces the music performance data and outputs a performance sound. The center device also stores, as the musical piece performance data, digitally encoded special ending data corresponding to special playing ending patterns set as ending methods other than the normal playing ending pattern. The center device is configured to cause the terminal device to transmit the special ending data corresponding to the created special performance ending pattern at a predetermined timing.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the center apparatus according to the fourth aspect, the special performance end pattern is
It includes at least one of the following cut pattern for cutting the after performance of the song and two chorus patterns for cutting the third and subsequent songs of the song up to the second performance, and transmitting the song performance data. In the case where the succeeding cut pattern is instructed, the special ending data corresponding to the succeeding cut pattern is transmitted to the terminal device instead of the musical piece performance data for the succeeding performance in the case of the normal performance, When a two-chorus pattern is designated, the special ending data corresponding to the two-chorus pattern is configured to be transmitted to the terminal device subsequently to the music performance data up to No. 2 in the normal performance. The center device is characterized in that

According to the communication type music reproduction system of the first aspect, the terminal device to which the digitally encoded music performance data is transmitted from the center device reproduces the music performance data and outputs a performance sound. You can Here, the center device also stores, as the music performance data, digitally-encoded special end data respectively corresponding to the special performance end patterns set as the ending method other than the normal performance end pattern, Special end data corresponding to the specified special performance end pattern can be transmitted to the terminal device at a predetermined timing.

For example, as described in claim 2, if the terminal device is allowed to select a performance end pattern and instruct the center device, the special end data corresponding to the instructed special performance end pattern is generated. It is transmitted to the terminal device at a predetermined timing. Also, the special performance end pattern is
For example, an after cut pattern for cutting the after performance of a song and a 2 chorus pattern for cutting the third and subsequent songs to the second and subsequent performances are possible. In this case, the center device
When the succeeding cut pattern is instructed, the special ending data corresponding to the succeeding cut pattern is transmitted to the terminal device instead of the musical piece performance data for the subsequent playing in the case of the normal performance, and the two chorus patterns are generated. When instructed, the special ending data corresponding to the two chorus patterns may be transmitted to the terminal device subsequently to the musical piece performance data up to No. 2 in the normal performance. When the 2 chorus pattern is designated, the special ending data corresponding to the 2 chorus pattern is not transmitted immediately after the music performance data of the 2nd chorus pattern. If there is an interlude, the special end data may be transmitted subsequently to the interlude. However, as is the case with the afterplay cut pattern described above, this 2 chorus pattern is also intended to make the performance itself shorter than usual. Sending the end data tends to match the purpose.

As described above, in a system in which the center device plays a piece of music and transmits it to the terminal device, even if a sound source is not provided, a performance end state other than the original, such as "cut after performance" or "2 chorus", can be obtained. Can be arranged.
In particular, when using music performance data for karaoke, such as "cut after part" that cuts the afterplay part and "2 chorus" that ends even if there are up to 3 songs , It is important to be able to select a service that ends in a shorter time than the normal performance time. Of course, BGM of the song with normal vocals
Even when it is used for other purposes, it is convenient to be able to arrange a performance end state other than the original.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration when the communication type music reproduction system of the present invention is applied as a communication type karaoke system. In the communication type karaoke system of the present embodiment, the karaoke device 8 as the "terminal device" is connected to the "center device" via the communication line 7.
Is connected to the host computer 6.

The host computer 6 can supply digitally encoded music performance data and the like to a plurality of karaoke apparatuses 8 via the communication line 7. The karaoke device 8 connected to the host computer 6 is not limited to one. Rather, a system is often constructed in which a plurality of karaoke apparatuses 8 are connected to one host computer 6.

First, the structure of the karaoke apparatus 8 will be described. The control unit 85 for controlling the entire karaoke apparatus has a memory 85a for temporarily storing a control program and acquired data therein, and this control unit is for displaying lyrics and a background image. Image display unit 81 and ROM 8 for storing programs for controlling the apparatus
2, a modem 83 for obtaining karaoke data including song performance data and lyrics telop data from the host computer 6, an operation panel 84 as an input means for a user to input an instruction, and the modem 83. A playback device 86 is provided for playing a karaoke performance using the music performance data received via the playback device.

The reproducing device 86 also includes a mixer amplifier 87.
Is connected to the mixer amplifier 87. A speaker 88 for outputting a sound and a microphone 89 for inputting a user's voice are connected to the mixer amplifier 87. Microphone 8
The singing voice of the karaoke user input via 9 is mixed with the karaoke performance sound in the mixer amplifier 87 and output from the speaker 88.

On the operation panel 84, there are provided a music selection key 84a for designating a musical composition, an after cut key 84b for designating a subsequent cut mode, and a 2 chorus ski 84c for designating a 2 chorus mode. Has been. Here, the "2 chorus mode" is a mode in which even if there are 3 or more songs, the 3rd and subsequent songs are cut and forced to end up to the 2nd, which is called the "post-cut mode". Is a mode for cutting the so-called subsequent part, and is a mode for providing a service that ends in a time shorter than the normal performance time. For example, this is a convenient function when you want to sing more songs for a certain period of time.

On the other hand, in the host computer 6, a control unit 65 for controlling the entire host computer has a memory 65a for temporarily storing a control program and data therein. A storage device 62 for storing a program for controlling the device, karaoke data such as music performance data and lyrics telop data,
Modem 6 for transmitting performance data to the karaoke device 8
3 and a ROM 64 for storing programs for controlling the apparatus.

Of the karaoke data stored in the storage device 62, the music performance data is digitally encoded corresponding to each special performance end pattern set as an ending method other than the normal performance end pattern. It also stores special termination data. The special performance end pattern is a performance end pattern corresponding to the succeeding cut mode and a performance end pattern corresponding to the two-chorus mode which can be selected on the karaoke terminal 8 side. Then, the digitally encoded special end data corresponding to these two special performance end patterns are stored.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 (A), first, as normal music performance data, prelude data D1, No. 1 data D2, and interlude data D3 (between No. 1 and No. 2). ,
2nd data D4, interlude data D (between 2nd and 3rd)
Data for one piece of music composed of the fifth and third data D6 and the subsequent performance data D7 is stored. Then, in addition to that, the end data D for two choruses shown in FIG.
8 and end data D9 for the subsequent performance cut shown in FIG.
Is remembered.

The operation of the communication type karaoke system of this embodiment having the above configuration will be described. The karaoke user selects a song selection key 84a on the operation panel 84 of the karaoke device 8.
When the desired song number of the requested song is input by operating the or the like, the song number is transmitted to the host computer 6 via the modem 83 and the communication line 7. In addition, at that time, if one of the modes is selected by operating the succeeding cut key 84b or the 2-cola ski 84c, that information is also transmitted.

Karaoke data corresponding to the request is transmitted from the host computer 6 to the karaoke device 8 via the communication line 7. The karaoke device 8 receives the transmitted karaoke data via the modem 83,
The music performance data in the received karaoke data is reproduced by the reproduction device 86 and output as a performance sound through the mixer amplifier 87 and the speaker 88. As mentioned above,
The singing voice of the karaoke user is input through the microphone 89, mixed with the karaoke performance sound in the mixer amplifier 87, and output from the speaker 88.

On the other hand, the lyrics telop data is displayed on the video display unit 8.
1 is superimposed on the image data supplied from a background image storage unit (not shown) and the lyrics telop is displayed on the background image. Although these basic operations are performed, the processing relating to the transmission of performance data in the host computer 6 will now be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the first step S1, the karaoke device 8
It is checked whether or not the performance data to be transmitted to (end) is at the end data transmission timing for 2 choruses.
This is determined by whether or not the processing related to the transmission of the second data D4 is completed. If it is not the transmission timing of the end data for 2 choruses (S1: N
O) and S2.

In S2, it is checked whether or not it is time to send the end data for cutting the subsequent performance. This is determined by whether or not the process related to the transmission of the third data D6 is completed. If it is not the transmission timing of the end data for succeeding cut (S2: NO), the process proceeds to S3.

In S3, the normal performance data is stored in the storage device 6
The data is read from the device 2 and transmitted to the karaoke device 8 via the modem 63. In subsequent S4, it is checked whether or not all the normal performance data has been transmitted. If not all the normal performance data is transmitted to the karaoke device 8 (S4: N
O), the process returns to S1 again to continue the performance data transmission process. If all the performance data have been transmitted in S4 (S4: YES), this process ends.

On the other hand, if it is the transmission timing of the end data for two choruses in S1 (S1: YES), the flow shifts to S5, and it is checked whether or not the mode of two chorus is designated. As described above, since the karaoke device 8 transmits the requested song number information as well as the information when the succeeding cut mode or the two-chorus mode is selected, the two-chorus mode is designated based on the information. To determine if it has been.

If the 2-chorus mode is not designated in S5 (S5: NO), the process proceeds to S2 in order to transmit normal performance data. On the other hand, in S5,
If the 2 chorus mode is specified (S5:
(YES), the process proceeds to S6.

In S6, the end data D8 for two choruses (see FIG. 2) is acquired from the storage device 62 and is transmitted to the karaoke device 8 to complete the end. Thus, S1,
By performing the processing of S5 and S6, as shown in FIG. 4A, the prelude data D1, the first data D2, (1
The interlude data D3 (between No. 2 and No. 2) and the data D4 of No. 2 are transmitted in order, and then the end data D8 for two chorus can be transmitted.

In S2, if it is the transmission timing of the end data for the subsequent performance cut (S2: YES), S7.
Check to see if the cut mode for the subsequent performance is specified by moving to. In S7, if the mode of the subsequent performance cut is not designated (S7: NO), the process proceeds to S3 in order to transmit normal performance data. On the other hand, in S7,
If the mode of cut after performance is specified (S7:
(YES), the process proceeds to S8.

At S8, the end performance cut end data D9 (see FIG. 2) is acquired from the storage device 62 and is transmitted to the karaoke device 8 to end the present operation. Thus, S1,
By performing the processing of S2, S7, and S8, as shown in FIG.
As shown in (B), the prelude data D1 and the first data D
2, the interlude data D3 (between the 1st and 2nd), the 2nd data D4, the interlude data D5 (between the 2nd and 3rd), and the 3rd data D6, and then the subsequent performance The cutting end data D9 can be transmitted.

Therefore, when neither the 2 chorus nor the subsequent cut is specified, by repeating the processing of S1 to S4, as shown in FIG. D2, (between 1 and 2)
Interlude data D3, 2nd data D4, interlude data D5 (between 2 and 3), 3rd data D6, and subsequent performance data D
7 is transmitted in order, that is, normal data for one music piece is transmitted.

When two choruses are designated, as shown in FIG. 4A, prelude data D1, data No. 1 D1, interlude data D3 (between No. 1 and No. 2),
The data up to the second data D4 is the same as usual, but after that, instead of transmitting the interlude data D5 (between the second and third), the end data D8 for two choruses is transmitted. Therefore, the transmission is terminated at that point, and the karaoke apparatus 8 can realize the performance with two choruses.

Similarly, when the cut of the subsequent performance is specified, as shown in FIG. 4B, the prelude data D1, the first data D2, and the interlude data (between the first and second data). D3,
2nd data D4, interlude data D (between 2nd and 3rd)
It is the same as usual until the fifth and third data D6 are transmitted in sequence, but thereafter, instead of transmitting the subsequent performance data D7, the subsequent performance cut end data D9 is transmitted. As a result, the performance with the subsequent cut is realized in the karaoke device 8.

As described above, according to the communication type karaoke system of the present embodiment, "cut after performance" and "2" are provided even if a necessary sound source is not provided when using musical score data in MIDI format.
It is possible to arrange a performance end pattern that is different from the usual performance such as "chorus". In particular, the "post-cut" that cuts the after-effect part mentioned in the example, and the "2 chorus" that ends up to the second even when there are three or more songs
It is possible to meet the demand of users by allowing a user to select a service that ends in a time shorter than a normal performance time, such as.

Naturally, it is not necessary to have an expensive sound source for reproducing MIDI data, and the cost of the karaoke system as a whole and the cost of the karaoke apparatus 8 can be prevented from becoming high. In the above embodiment, in the case of the two chorus patterns, the first data D2, the interlude data D3 (between the first and second numbers), and the second data D4 are transmitted in this order,
Although the ending data D8 for two choruses was transmitted, the interlude data D (between the second and the third) was added after the second data D2.
After transmitting 5, the end data D8 for 2 chorus may be transmitted. However, as is the case with the after cut pattern described above, this 2 chorus pattern also aims at making the performance itself shorter than usual, so that no interlude (between 2 and 3) is inserted. It tends to be more suitable for the purpose to transmit the end data D8 for 2 chorus immediately after the music performance data of No. 2.

Further, the application destination of the present invention is not limited to karaoke, and can be applied to ordinary music performance data used as BGM or the like. In other words, it is the same in that it is desired to listen to (play) a large number of songs in a certain period of time.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration when a communication type music reproducing system of the present invention is applied as a communication type karaoke system.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of normal performance data, end data for two choruses, and end data for subsequent playing cut stored in a host computer.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a performance data transmission process executed by a host computer.

FIG. 4 (A) is performance data in the two-chorus mode, (B) is performance data in the after cut mode,
(C) is an explanatory view showing performance data in a normal case, respectively.

[Explanation of symbols]

6 ... Host computer 7 ... Communication line 8 ... Karaoke device 62 ... Storage device 63 ... Modem 65 ... Control section 65a ... Memory 81 ... Image display section 83 ... Modem 84 ... Operation panel 84a ... Song selection key 84b ... Sequel cut key 84c ... 2 Colasky 85 ... Control unit 85a ... Memory 86 ... Playback device 87 ... Mixer amplifier 88 ... Speaker 89 ... Microphone

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A center device which stores digitally encoded music performance data, and a terminal device which reproduces the digitally encoded music performance data transmitted from the center device and outputs a performance sound. In the communication type music reproduction system including: the center device, as the music piece performance data, a digitally encoded special corresponding to a special performance end pattern set as an ending method other than a normal performance end pattern. A music reproducing system, which also stores ending data, and is configured to transmit special ending data corresponding to an instructed special performance ending pattern to the terminal device at a predetermined timing. 2. The communication type music reproduction system according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device is capable of selecting a performance end pattern and instructing the center device. 3. The communication-type music reproduction system according to claim 1, wherein the special performance end pattern is an after-cut cut pattern for cutting the after performance of a song and a No. 2 after cutting the third and subsequent songs of the song. Up to two chorus patterns to be played, the center device, when the subsequent cut pattern is instructed, the special end data corresponding to the subsequent cut pattern, In the case of normal performance, instead of the music performance data for the subsequent performance, the terminal device transmits the data, and when the two chorus patterns are instructed, the special ending data corresponding to the two chorus patterns is transferred to the normal performance. In the case, the communication type music reproducing system is configured to be transmitted to the terminal device subsequently to the music performance data up to No. 2. 4. A center device which stores digitally encoded music performance data, and which transmits the music performance data to a terminal device which reproduces the music performance data and outputs a performance sound, As the performance data, digitally encoded special end data corresponding to each special performance end pattern set as an ending method other than the normal performance end pattern is also stored, and the specified special performance end pattern is stored. A center device configured to cause the terminal device to transmit the special ending data corresponding to the above at a predetermined timing. 5. The center device according to claim 4, wherein the special performance end pattern is an after performance cut pattern for cutting the after performance of the music and a performance up to the second performance by cutting the third and subsequent music of the music. If at least one of the two chorus patterns is included, and when the succeeding cut pattern is instructed when transmitting the music performance data, the special ending data corresponding to the succeeding cut pattern is usually In the case of performance, instead of the music performance data for the subsequent performance, it is transmitted to the terminal device, and
When the chorus pattern is designated, the special ending data corresponding to the two chorus patterns is transmitted to the terminal device subsequently to the musical piece performance data up to No. 2 in the normal performance. A center device characterized in that