JPH1049178A - Computer parallel operation system, computer device, game device, accompaniment musical tone generator, video generator for accompaniment musical tone and software - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable plural persons of remote places to make computer operation while sharing the information in a common place in a common time by previously providing the data in a device with the time information and synchronous information necessary for real time control, making only the information at least necessary for parallel simultaneous operation dependent upon data communication and synchronously controlling the reproduction of images and sounds. SOLUTION: First and second computers respectively having separate display outputs, sound outputs and an operation section are so connected that these computers are capable of transmitting and receiving the data by communication circuits. Both computers have the functions to commonly recognizing the operating states of both. Both execute the real time control in such a manner that the progression sequence in the real time of the software of both progresses in the same state on the real time in the state that both operate the application software of the same kind. Further, the output display screen and output sound signals of both have the functions to control the display output and the sound output in the light of the same or respective characteristics on the real time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

There are times when a plurality of people in different places or remote places want to work together in real time. Everyone involved can make corrections, write notes,
It would be more convenient if everyone involved could work while looking at the same screen. As a tool of play represented by video games, if a game where all two or more people in remote areas can play a game can be enjoyed, a new genre of play may be created.

[0002] Telephone conversation is a real-time communication system, ignoring the transmission delay of a communication medium. For computer data communication with images, it is very convenient if an environment is set up so that common events can be monitored in real time between members participating in communication similar to telephone.

[0003]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention Basic computer software. Computer application software. Basic software for game consoles. Game console application software. Communication control device. Communication control software.

[0004]

2. Description of the Related Art There are general-purpose computer technologies with a high degree of perfection, general-purpose technologies for data communication with a high degree of perfection, general-purpose technologies for high-quality image processing, high-precision real-time management technologies, and general-purpose software technologies for integrating them. in spite of,
There is no environment where multiple people at remote locations can share the same event, communicate via images in the same scene, and work together.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In a computer application, a system in which a plurality of persons operate a computer while sharing common information at a common time and in a common place is realized.

[0006]

In order to explain the concept of the system of the present invention, many people who have specialized knowledge of computers, communications, software, etc. can use the combination of known general-purpose techniques. An application device based on the concept of the method can be realized. The present invention is not essential to each specific function of each application device. The essence of the present invention relates to an application device and software based on the concept of the present invention.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A tool for a case where a plurality of persons proceed with the same related work while consulting at a remote place. In particular
Examination of print-related and publishing-related properties, examination of design drawings, joint production of software, communication, [joint learning and guidance] such as [between schools and cram schools and multiple individuals], travel guidance, etc. service. Video games.
Computer device or basic software or application software. Communication controller or communication control software.

[0008]

The present invention is based on a remote location [located in the same location,
Virtually create an environment similar to [together] or [jointly doing the same work] or [while consulting]. The present invention can be used in remote
A sense of presence accompanied by images is obtained. The present invention dramatically expands the field of computer communication applications.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention is not limited to the embodiments.
As described above, the desired function can be realized.

[0010]

【The invention's effect】

[Effect 1] A comfortable environment for communication between remote locations via documents and drawings can be obtained. [Effect 2] Mutual sense of realism such as joint work and scene sharing can be obtained. [Effect 3] The same game can be enjoyed at different places on different devices.

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[Submission date] August 26, 1996

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Patent application title: Computer parallel operation system, computer device, game device, accompaniment music generator, accompaniment music video generator, and software

[Claims]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The meaning of the following terms is defined throughout the specification, including the claims. [Arbitrary ***] means all means that satisfy the function of ***. [karaoke]
Is originally a term created by a specific legal entity,
In the text, it is referred to as accompaniment music.

[*** function] is a concept that functions as ***. It does not imply a particular device.

The "*** system" refers to an entire device having a set of *** functions by combining a plurality of independent devices.

[0004] The "basic software" means a common control program necessary for operating a computer, such as an input device, an output device, real-time control, and synchronous control according to the present invention.

[0005] [Application software] is so-called application software, which is individual software that operates by linking to basic software. In the present invention, specific types of game software or individual software are used. Means data for generating music of accompaniment music and data for generating a display signal of lyrics.

[Real time] is the actual time. It is not mathematically strict, and allows an error that does not cause a time difference when operated by humans.

[Real-time synchronization] is control for advancing a sequence by discretely adjusting the timing to the actual time. It is not mathematically strict, and allows an error that does not cause a time difference when operated by humans.

[Implementation] is to create a device that performs actual operation based on a concept or system.

[0009] Telephone conversation is a real-time communication system, ignoring the transmission delay of the communication medium. As with telephone communications, it is very convenient for computer data communications with images and high-quality sound to establish an environment that enables common members to monitor common events in real time.

[0010] Products that allow users to enjoy common games at different locations using data communication are very common in 1996. However, in the existing system, communication delays occur due to the time delay of data communication and the performance of the signal processing speed inside the computer, and a system is established in which all participants can recognize the same event at the same time and at the same time. Doing so is not easy at the consumer level.

Since the main role of the widespread data communication is an ordinary telephone line, the communication capacity is limited, and all the participants feel a sense of quality and real-time performance in a video game machine or a karaoke device that handles a large amount of data. Not as good. Especially in systems that require delicate synchronization, such as displaying lyrics along with accompaniment music and singing along with accompaniment music, conventional methods are difficult to solve.

[0012] As a play tool such as a video game or karaoke, if two or more people in remote areas can play simultaneously, a new genre of play may be created.

[0013]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention Basic computer software. Computer application software. Communication control device. Communication control software. Real-time control.

[0014]

2. Description of the Related Art [Computer general-purpose technology,
General-purpose data communication technology, general-purpose image processing technology, audio signal processing technology], high-precision real-time management technology, and software general-purpose technology that integrates these technologies, but multiple people in remote locations have the same event There is no environment in which [communication, collaboration, or play] using images and sounds at the same time and in the same scene at a low cost. Large-capacity, ultra-high-speed communication lines are expensive, and as of 1996, they have not been fully usable at the consumer level.

[0015]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In a computer application, a system in which a plurality of people at remote locations operate a computer while sharing information at a common time and in a common place is realized. As a method for simply realizing the object of the present invention, there is a method using a large-capacity, ultra-high-speed communication line, but the cost is high. There is still a large gap in technology and cost in order for the sensation to be as unnatural as to be perceived by humans.

[0016]

The concept of the method of the present invention
Computers, communications,
Image processing, sound signal processing, software, and the like are well-known and well-known general-purpose technologies. The present invention does not use a large-capacity, ultra-high-speed communication line, but rather uses a widely used existing device to operate a device between remote locations at a common time. Image signals and audio signals that require a large amount of data can be provided in advance by each device as data in the device, and those data are provided with the [time information and synchronization information] necessary for real-time control in advance. It is realized by making only the [operation information, synchronization information and voice information] necessary for parallel simultaneous operation depend on data communication using inexpensive communication lines and controlling the reproduction of images and sounds synchronously.

Since both information expressions are limited to a method of controlling [images and sounds] depending on [operation information of the front and the other party], although there are considerable restrictions on the range of the expression, there are some restrictions on video games and video games. You can get enough performance to enjoy karaoke.

The present invention constitutes a low-cost and convenient system by combining these completed known techniques. The essence of the present invention relates to [method], [applied device] and [software] based on the concept of the present invention.

[0019]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A tool for a case where a plurality of persons proceed with the same related work while consulting at a remote place. A study tool for design, printing and publishing related properties. Design drawing review tool. A collaborative tool for software production. communication. [Collaborative learning and teaching] tools, such as [schools and cram schools and multiple individuals]. Tools for services such as travel information.

A video game device. Basic software for game consoles Game application software.

Karaoke device Karaoke device. Karaoke system Basic software for karaoke equipment. Music data of the karaoke device. Image data of the karaoke device.

[0022]

The present invention virtually creates an environment similar to [located together, together] or [jointly performing the same work] or [consulting] even in a remote place. According to the present invention, even in a remote place, a sense of realism with images and sounds can be obtained in the same manner as voice conversation by telephone. The present invention dramatically expands the field of computer communication applications.

[0023]

[Embodiment 1] A video game system in which the same type of video game is played in different places by multiple participants. [Second Embodiment] A karaoke system that can sing the same music by multiple participants in different places. The ability to convey singing audio signals to each other is outside the scope of the present invention. The means may be a method of direct bi-directional transmission using a normal telephone line or a similar communication line, or a method of bi-directional transmission using a compression / decompression technique that has been completed in recent years. Obviously, it is practically possible to implement the technology using only a known technique if only the voice is used.

The present invention has a high degree of perfection in light of the fact that the individual devices and functions that constitute the present invention make the device,
The detailed description is omitted because it is generally known, but this does not impair the essence of the present invention.

It is clear that the objectives of the present invention can be realized in the description of [Means for Solving the Problems], so detailed description of the operation of the embodiment will be omitted. It does not impair the essence of the invention.

[0026]

[Effect 1] A comfortable environment for communication between remote locations via documents and drawings can be obtained. [Effect 2] Mutual sense of realism such as joint work and scene sharing can be obtained. [Effect 3] The same game can be enjoyed at different places on different devices. [Effect 4] People in different places can select the same song and simultaneously perform a karaoke performance to enjoy the chorus.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A first computer device having at least a display screen and an operation unit and a second computer device having at least a display screen and an operation unit different from the first computer device are transmitted by an arbitrary communication line. Has a function to connect to send and receive
A first feature is that both the operation state of the first computer and the operation state of the second computer are changed.
The second feature is that the first computer and the second computer have hardware or software that are commonly recognized by the first computer and the second computer, and both the first computer and the second computer use the same type of application software. The third feature is that it has hardware or software that performs real-time control so that the real-time progress sequence of both softwares progresses in the same state in real time while operating. While both the first computer and the second computer are running the same type of application software,
The real-time progression sequence of both software
A fourth feature is that it has hardware or software that performs real-time synchronization control so that it proceeds in the same state in real time, and the display screens of both the first computer and the second computer are displayed in real time as [ Identical] or [similar to] or [identical events as seen on the first side under conditions of the first side features, identical events as at the second side seen on the conditions of the second side features] A fifth feature is that it has hardware or software for controlling to proceed according to the contents of the display screen. Like the first computer side and the second computer side, any number of arbitrary computers can be connected. A sixth feature is that parallel operations similar to the above can be performed.
Characteristic or the sixth characteristic], [the second characteristic], [the third characteristic or the fourth characteristic], and [the fifth characteristic]
The computer parallel operation method characterized by comprising: 2. A computer device or a communication control device that implements the method of claim 1 by hardware. 3. A game device embodying the method of claim 1. 4. Basic software for creating an environment for implementing the method of claim 1. 5. Applied software for implementing the method of claim 1. 6. Game basic software for creating an environment for implementing the method of claim 1. 7. Application software for a game, which embodies the method of claim 1.