JPH10124073A - On-vehicle karaoke device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enjoy KARAOKE together with persons in other cars. SOLUTION: When KARAOKE music is reproduced, an on-vehicle KARAOKE device (local) 2 in one car 1 sends a sound signal generated by putting the input signal from a microphone 5 together with its accompaniment sound signal and text data, so an opposite machine 8 in another car 7 outputs the sent sound signal to a car audio device 6 and the text data on a TVF monitor 4, and also sends an input signal from a microphone 5. Then the local machine 2 outputs the received sound signal to a car audio device 6. Consequently, KARAOKE can be enjoyed together in both the vehicles. Further, the local machine 2 sends video in the cabin obtained by a CCD camera 3 through digital mobile telephone 10 and the opposite machine 8 displays the in-cabin video received through the digital mobile telephone 10 on the TVF monitor 4, so KARAOKE can be enjoyed while the situation in the opposite vehicle is viewed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an on-board karaoke apparatus having a function of communicating with another vehicle.

[0002]

A conventional karaoke apparatus for vehicle use has only been enjoyed by passengers.
For this reason, there is a drawback that, when sharing a plurality of vehicles, karaoke cannot be enjoyed with other people.

[0003] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an in-car karaoke apparatus that allows the user to enjoy karaoke together with other people.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a reproducing means for reproducing karaoke information, and an output means for outputting an audio signal obtained by synthesizing an input signal from a microphone with accompaniment data of the karaoke music reproduced by the reproducing means. In the car-mounted karaoke apparatus comprising: a transmitting means for transmitting an audio signal output by the output means to another vehicle, and a receiving means for receiving an audio signal from another vehicle including at least the input signal from the microphone. In addition, the output unit is configured to be able to output by synthesizing the audio signal received by the receiving unit with the audio signal being output (claim 1).

According to such a configuration, when the karaoke information is reproduced by the reproducing means, the accompaniment of the karaoke music reproduced by the reproducing means is output from the output means. Here, when singing into the microphone, the output means outputs an audio signal obtained by synthesizing the input signal from the microphone with the accompaniment data of the karaoke tune reproduced by the reproducing means, so that the user can enjoy karaoke in the vehicle. Can be.

[0006] Since the transmitting means of the own vehicle transmits the audio signal output from the output means, the output means of the other vehicle outputs the audio signal received by the receiving means. As a result, the accompaniment and singing voice of the karaoke song reproduced by the own vehicle are output from the output means of the other vehicle, and the person of the other vehicle sings accordingly,
The output means of the other vehicle outputs an audio signal obtained by synthesizing an audio signal received by the receiving means with an input signal from the microphone. Therefore, karaoke can be enjoyed together by both vehicles.

At this time, since the transmission means of the other vehicle transmits the audio signal to be output to the output means, the output means of the own vehicle combines the audio signal being output with the audio signal from the other vehicle and outputs the synthesized signal. Thereby, karaoke can be enjoyed together with a person of another vehicle.

In the above arrangement, a display means for displaying the lyrics data reproduced by the reproduction means is provided.
The transmitting unit is configured to transmit the lyrics data displayed by the display unit, the receiving unit is configured to receive the lyrics data, and the display unit is configured to transmit the lyrics data received by the receiving unit. It may be configured to be displayable (claim 2).

According to this configuration, the lyrics data is displayed on the display means, so that the user can enjoy karaoke while watching the lyrics data. Here, since the transmitting means transmits the lyrics data displayed by the display means, the display means of the other vehicle displays the lyrics data received by the receiving means.
Thereby, the same lyrics data is displayed on the display means of both vehicles, so that karaoke can be enjoyed together while watching the lyrics data.

[0010] In this case, the receiving means receives only the input signal from the microphone of the other car and, for the accompaniment of the karaoke music, transmits the accompaniment start data, thereby synchronizing from the reproducing means of the own car and the other car. A configuration in which a karaoke song is played back may be employed.

In the above configuration, the transmitting means and the receiving means may be configured to be able to transmit and receive at least an analog audio signal and digital lyric data by multiplexing them.

According to such a configuration, the transmitting means and the receiving means multiplex and transmit the audio signal and the lyrics data, so that the transmitting means and the receiving means are compared with a configuration in which the audio signal and the lyrics data are individually transmitted and received as the transmitting means and the receiving means. Thus, the overall configuration can be simplified.

[0013] In the above arrangement, there is provided an image pickup means for picking up an image of the inside of the vehicle, a video transmission means for transmitting the image data from the image pickup means to another vehicle, and a video reception means for receiving the image data from the other vehicle. In addition, the display means may be configured to be able to display the video data received by the video receiving means.

According to such a configuration, since the video transmitting means transmits the video data from the imaging means to the other vehicle, the display means of the other vehicle displays the video data received by the video receiving means. This allows the user to enjoy karaoke together while watching the inside of the cabin of another vehicle.

In the above arrangement, a digital mobile phone may be used as the video transmitting means and the video receiving means. According to such a configuration, since the video data is transmitted by the digital mobile phone, it can be implemented without using any special means.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 schematically shows the configuration of the entire system. In FIG. 1, an on-board karaoke apparatus 2 (hereinafter referred to as “own machine”) is mounted on the own vehicle 1, and the own machine 2 includes a CCD camera 3 (corresponding to an image pickup unit of the present invention) and a TV monitor 4 (Corresponding to a display means of the present invention), a microphone 5, a car audio device 6 (corresponding to an output means of the present invention) and the like are connected, and a karaoke device 8 mounted on another vehicle 7 (hereinafter referred to as a partner). Machine)
It is configured to be able to transmit and receive each other by wireless communication through the transmitting and receiving antenna 9.

Here, the CCD camera 3 is set so as to capture an image of the interior of the vehicle. Further, a digital mobile phone 10 (corresponding to the video transmitting means and the video receiving means of the present invention) can be connected to the car-mounted karaoke apparatus 2.

FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the self-machine 2. still,
The other device 8 has the same configuration as the own device 2, and a description thereof will be omitted. That is, the self-machine 2 is mainly configured by a CPU 11 (corresponding to an output unit, a transmission unit, a reception unit, a video transmission unit, and a video reception unit of the present invention).
Is an operation panel 12 for selecting a song and calling the partner device 8, a CD player 13 for reproducing a karaoke CD (corresponding to a reproducing means of the present invention), a CCD camera 3
A display controller 14 for processing video digital data from the camera and controlling the TV monitor 4, a storage device 15 for temporarily storing video data from the CCD camera 3 and video data received from the partner device 8, and a microphone 5 Input voice from C
An audio synthesizer 16 (an output of the present invention) for synthesizing the accompaniment reproduced by the D player 13 or synthesizing the input audio from the microphone 5 with the audio received from the partner device 8 and outputting the synthesized audio to the car audio device 6. And a communication device 17 (corresponding to the transmitting means and receiving means of the present invention) for communicating with the counterpart device 8 performing duet or the like.

Here, the communication device 17 converts the lyrics data (digital data) into a baseband signal of a signal obtained by FM-modulating the accompaniment signal and the audio signal (analog data).
The signal is transmitted from the transmitting / receiving antenna 9 in a state of SK modulation and multiplexing. When the communication device 17 is configured to reproduce the same music from the karaoke devices 2 of a plurality of vehicles while synchronizing the same music, the communication device 17 may transmit the accompaniment start control data.

Video data (digital data) captured by the CCD camera 3 is transmitted and received by the digital mobile phone 10.

FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are flow charts for communicating voice signals and lyrics data between the own machine 2 and the other machine 8. 8 shows an operation of transmitting an audio signal and lyrics data to the device 8 and transmitting an audio signal from the partner device 8 to the own device 2.

Here, the own device 2 executes a transmission operation when the duet mode is selected by the operation panel 12. That is, FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the own device 2 on the transmission side. In FIG. 3, the own device 2 first transmits a voice transmission request command for calling the other device 8 (A1). ), It is checked whether or not there is a response from the partner device 8 that can be received (A2).

On the other hand, FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the operation of the receiving party 8 serving as a receiving side. In FIG. 4, even when the receiving party 8 is executing normal karaoke music reproduction, The receiving operation is executed in parallel, and it is checked whether or not there is a calling request from another vehicle 7 (B1).

When there is a call request from the other vehicle 7 (B1: YES), the user is notified of the call request (B2), and it is checked whether the call can be received (B2).
3) If the reception is possible, that is, if the karaoke music is not being reproduced, the reception possible status is transmitted (B).
4). At this time, when the partner device 8 is playing a karaoke song, it is determined whether or not the user of the partner device 8 transmits the receivable status, and the receivable status is transmitted in response to an operation by the user.

When the own device 2 receives the receivable status from the partner device 8, (A2: YE
S), while transmitting the communication start status (A3),
The operation shifts to the communication operation (A4).

When the accompaniment of the karaoke tune is reproduced by the CD player 13, the karaoke is sung to the microphone 5. Then, an audio signal obtained by synthesizing the accompaniment of the karaoke song and the input signal from the microphone 5 by the audio synthesizing device 16 is output from the car audio device 6, so that karaoke can be enjoyed.

On the other hand, when the own machine 2 receives the receivable status as described above, the partner machine 8 is in a standby state until the communication start status is received (B5). The operation shifts to the communication operation (B6).

Here, in the communication operation by the own device 2, the audio signal (analog data) obtained by synthesizing the reproduced accompaniment audio signal with the input signal from the microphone 5 and the lyrics data (digital data) are modulated by the communication device 17. And send.

In the communication operation by the partner device 8, the voice signal received and demodulated by the communication device 17 with the input signal from the microphone 5 is synthesized by the voice synthesizer 16 and output from the car audio device 6. The lyrics data is displayed on the TV monitor 4. At this time, the car audio device 6
Since the input signal from the microphone 5 is combined with the audio signal to be output to and output, the karaoke can be enjoyed in the other vehicle 7.

In this case, in the communication operation of the partner device 8,
The audio signal output to the car audio device 6 is transmitted to the communication device 1
7, and in the communication operation of the own device 2,
Since the audio signal received by the communication device 17 is combined with the audio signal being output and output to the car audio device 6, the own vehicle 1
The microphone audio signal from the microphones 5 provided in both vehicles is output from the car audio device 6. still,
The same operation is performed when the own machine 2 is called from the partner machine 8.

With the above operation, in the two vehicles, the lyrics data are displayed on both TV monitors 4, and the car audio device 6 receives the microphone input signal from the microphone 5 of the own vehicle 1 and other signals. Since the input signal from the microphone 5 of the car 7 is synthesized and output, it is possible to enjoy karaoke together while riding another vehicle.

When the reproduction of the karaoke tune is completed (A5: YES), the own device 2 transmits a communication end status (A6). Then, when receiving the communication end status (B7: YES), the partner device 8 ends the communication operation.

By the way, although karaoke can be enjoyed with each other's vehicle as described above, karaoke can be more enjoyed while visually observing the inside of each other's cabin.

Therefore, in this embodiment, karaoke can be enjoyed together while visually recognizing each other's vehicle interior. That is, FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the operation of the own machine 2 when transmitting the image data in the vehicle cabin captured by the CCD camera 3 of the own vehicle 1 to the other machine 8. In FIG. It is checked whether video data is stored in the storage device 15 (C1). At this time, CCD
In a state where the camera 3 is driven, since the video data from the CCD camera 3 is stored in the storage device 15, it is determined that there is video data (C1: YES), and a video transmission request command for calling the partner device 8 is issued. Is transmitted (C2).

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the partner machine 8. In FIG. 6, the partner machine 8 first checks whether it has received a video transmission request command (D
1) When it is received, it is checked whether it can be received (D
2). Then, if receivable (YES: YES), a receivable status is transmitted (D3), and the operation shifts to video data receiving operation (D4).

Here, when the own machine 2 receives the receivable status (C3: YES), it transmits the video data (C4). Thereby, the other party 8 receives the video data and displays the video data synthesized as the background of the lyrics on the TV monitor 4 (D5).

In this case, the opponent machine 8 transmits the image data from the CCD camera 3 for photographing the inside of the cabin of the other car 7 to the own car 1 through the digital portable telephone 10, and
The self-machine 2 receives video data transmitted from another vehicle through the digital cellular phone 10 and displays the synthesized video data as a background of the lyrics on the TV monitor 4.

With the above operation, the situation of the other vehicle is displayed on the TV monitor 4 as the background of the lyrics, so that karaoke can be further enjoyed while watching the situation of the other car.

According to the above configuration, when the karaoke song is reproduced in the own device 2, the audio signal from the microphone 5 is transmitted to the other device 8 in addition to the accompaniment of the karaoke song, and the other device 8 also transmits the karaoke song. Since the voice input signal from the microphone 5 is transmitted to the machine 2, it is possible to enjoy karaoke together with a person who has occupied another vehicle. You can enjoy karaoke while increasing the sense of solidarity with other people.

The lyrics data is also transmitted from the vehicle 1 and displayed on the TV monitor 4 of the other vehicle 7 as the background of the lyrics data, so that karaoke can be further enjoyed by each other's vehicle.

Furthermore, since the inside of each passenger compartment can be visually recognized on the TV monitor 4, it is possible to enjoy karaoke together while enhancing the sense of solidarity.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but can be modified or expanded as follows.
By the multiplex communication by the digital mobile phone 10, the CC
In addition to the video data from the D camera 3, karaoke songs and audio signals may be transmitted digitally.

By transmitting only the video data from the CCD camera 3, only the state of the other vehicle may be displayed on the TV monitor 4. A public telephone line using a communication satellite may be used to enjoy karaoke with the other vehicle.

[0044]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the car-mounted karaoke apparatus according to the first aspect, the own vehicle outputs an audio signal obtained by synthesizing accompaniment data of karaoke music with an input signal from a microphone. At the same time, the audio signal is transmitted to the other vehicle, and in the other vehicle, the audio signal transmitted from the own vehicle is combined with the input signal from the microphone and output, and the audio signal is transmitted. Since the audio signal transmitted from another vehicle is combined with the audio signal to be output, the karaoke can be enjoyed together with a person who has occupied the other vehicle.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the lyrics data is transmitted to the other vehicle and the received lyrics data is displayed on the other vehicle. You can enjoy it.

According to the car-mounted karaoke apparatus according to the third aspect, at least the analog voice signal and the digital lyric data are multiplexed and can be transmitted and received, so that the overall configuration can be simplified.

According to the karaoke apparatus for in-vehicle use, the state of the interior of the vehicle is transmitted to other vehicles as video data, and the received video data is displayed in other vehicles. You can enjoy karaoke together while watching the situation.

According to the car karaoke apparatus according to the fifth aspect, since the video data is transmitted by the digital cellular phone, the karaoke apparatus can be implemented without using any special means.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an overall configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a control device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a voice transmission operation of the CPU.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a voice receiving operation of the CPU.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a video data transmission operation of the CPU.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a video data receiving operation of the CPU.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a car, 2 and 8 are on-board karaoke devices, 3 is a CCD camera (imaging means), 4 is a TV monitor (display means), 5 is a microphone, 6 is a car audio device (output means), and 7 is another car. Reference numeral 10 denotes a digital mobile phone (video transmission means, video reception means), 11 denotes a CPU (output means, transmission means, reception means, video transmission means, video reception means), 13 denotes a CD player (reproduction means), 16 denotes A voice synthesizing device (output means) 17 is a communication device (transmitting means, receiving means).

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An on-board karaoke apparatus comprising: a reproducing unit for reproducing karaoke information; and an output unit for outputting an audio signal obtained by synthesizing accompaniment data of a karaoke tune reproduced by the reproducing unit with an input signal from a microphone. A transmission unit that transmits an audio signal output from the output unit to another vehicle; and a reception unit that receives an audio signal including an input signal from at least the microphone from another vehicle. The output unit outputs A car-mounted karaoke apparatus, which is configured to be able to synthesize and output the audio signal received by the receiving means with the audio signal inside. 2. A display device for displaying lyrics data reproduced by the reproducing device, wherein the transmitting device is configured to transmit the lyrics data displayed by the display device, and the receiving device includes: Wherein the display means is configured to be able to display the lyrics data received by the receiving means. 3. The in-car karaoke apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said transmitting means and said receiving means are configured to multiplex at least an analog voice signal and digital lyric data so that they can be transmitted and received. 4. An image pickup means for picking up an image of the interior of a vehicle, image transmitting means for transmitting image data from the image pickup means to another vehicle, and image receiving means for receiving image data from another vehicle, The in-car karaoke apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the display means is configured to be able to display the video data received by the video receiving means. 5. The in-car karaoke apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said video transmitting means and said video receiving means are digital mobile phones.