JPH1165564A - Automatic reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To pleasantly produce the guidance, including announcements, jingles and commercials while playing a BGM by selecting at least one reproducing sound data, which are reproduced when the continuously selected number from a first reproducing sound data group reaches a prescribed value, from among a second reproducing sound data group. SOLUTION: A data-storing means 6 stores BGM music data in a music data are and stores the jingles, which are used in a guidance, in a guidance data area. Moreover, the pattern data, in which a setting means 1 sets the one that is to be reproduced from among various reproducing sound data, into a pattern data area. Then, the means 1 sets the number of the selections and the readings of the music data of the BGM and the reproducing sound data consists of announcements, jingles and CMs. Then, the contents of the setting are transmitted to a control means 4, and the contents are displayed in a display means 5 under instructions from the means 4. An automatic playing means 2 executes an automatic playing, according to the reproducing sound data inputted from the means 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic reproducing apparatus which can insert a guide such as a jingle or an announcement while continuously reproducing a number of BGM songs.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When playing music as BGM in public places such as parks, lobbies, waiting rooms, and programs such as radio broadcasts, announcements (such as non-smoking, entrance / exit guidance, and standard news), jingles, and commercials BGM such as
You may want to insert a different guide periodically. As this method, conventionally, a guide is automatically provided at a predetermined time interval or at a predetermined time using a program timer, the BGM being reproduced is temporarily interrupted and inserted, or the inserted BGM is inserted into another BGM after the insertion. Switching or playing back.

[0003]

In the conventional method, when a BGM or the like is performed in performing the above-described guidance, the guidance is performed by interrupting or switching the performance of the BGM. People who have listened to the BGM being played will have a very unpleasant sensation when the BGM is interrupted.

[0004] Such a situation is the same when a commercial or the like is automatically inserted while broadcasting BGM in a small-scale broadcasting station or the like where automation is required to reduce the number of personnel, and the listener is not impressed. It is necessary to be able to automatically insert commercials and the like without giving a pleasant feeling.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an announcement, jingle,
It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic reproduction apparatus that can comfortably guide a commercial or the like.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an automatic reproducing apparatus according to the present invention has, as one mode, a first reproducing sound data comprising a plurality of first reproducing sound data for listening. Playback sound data group and one or more second for guidance
Storage means for storing a second reproduced sound data group composed of the reproduced sound data, reproduction means for reproducing the reproduced sound data,
First selecting means for continuously selecting reproduction sound data to be reproduced by the reproduction means from the first reproduction sound data group;
When the number of continuous selections by the selecting means reaches a predetermined value (including a value that is randomly selected from a certain range of values), the reproduced sound data reproduced by the reproducing means is changed to the first reproduced sound data. A second selecting means for selecting at least one from the second reproduced sound data group, and controlling the reproduced sound data selected by the first or second selecting means to be reproduced by the reproducing means until the end. Control means. In this automatic reproducing apparatus, when the number of consecutive times of selecting the first reproduced sound data by the first selecting means reaches a predetermined value, the reproduction of the first reproduced sound data at the predetermined number of times is terminated. The second reproduction sound data is reproduced by the second selection means.
That is, the reproduction of the second reproduction sound data for guidance can be inserted between the reproduction of the first reproduction sound data for listening, and the reproduction of the first reproduction sound for the reproduction of the second reproduction sound. Will not be interrupted on the way.

According to another aspect of the automatic reproducing apparatus of the present invention, a first reproduced sound data group including a plurality of first reproduced sound data for listening and one or more second reproduced sound for guidance. Storage means for storing a second reproduced sound data group composed of data; reproducing means for reproducing reproduced sound data; and reproduced sound data reproduced by the reproducing means, continuously from the first reproduced sound data group. First selecting means for selecting, time measuring means for measuring the passage of time, and the time (interval or time) of the time measuring means being a predetermined value (including a value which is randomly selected from a certain range of values) And a second selecting means for selecting at least one from the second reproduced sound data group by replacing the reproduced sound data reproduced by the reproducing means with the first reproduced sound data; The playback sound data selected by the selection means It is obtained by a control means for controlling so as to reproduce until terminated by the reproducing means. In this automatic reproducing apparatus, when the time (interval or time) measured by the time measuring means reaches a predetermined value, the automatic reproducing apparatus waits until the reproduction of the first reproduced sound data reproduced by the reproducing means at that time is completed.
The second reproduction sound data selected by the selection means is reproduced.
That is, the second reproduction sound data for guidance can be inserted between the reproduction of the first reproduction sound data for listening,
The first reproduced sound is not interrupted halfway for the reproduction of the second reproduced sound.

In another aspect of the automatic reproduction apparatus according to the present invention, a first reproduced sound data group including a plurality of first reproduced sound data for listening and one or more second reproduced sounds for guidance are provided. Storage means for storing a second reproduced sound data group composed of sound data; reproducing means for reproducing reproduced sound data; and reproduced sound data reproduced by the reproducing means being continuously stored from the first reproduced sound data group. A first selection means for selecting the first reproduction sound data, an input means for inputting a reproduction start instruction of the second reproduction sound data, and a reproduction start instruction for the second reproduction sound data by the input means. Second selecting means for selecting at least one from the second reproduced sound data group by replacing reproduced sound data to be reproduced with the first reproduced sound data, and reproducing selected by the first or second selecting means Sound data is reproduced by the reproduction means until the end It is obtained by a control means for controlling to cause. In this automatic reproducing apparatus, when a reproduction start command of the second reproduced sound data is inputted by the input means, the reproduction of the first reproduced sound data being reproduced by the reproducing means at that time is waited, and then the second reproduced sound data is reproduced. The second reproduction sound data selected by the selection means is reproduced. That is, the second reproduction sound data for guidance can be inserted between the reproduction of the first reproduction sound data for listening, and the reproduction of the first reproduction sound is interrupted for the reproduction of the second reproduction sound. Will not be interrupted.

In the above automatic reproducing apparatus, the first
Selection of reproduced sound data by the selection means
Can be randomly selected from among the reproduced sound data. With this configuration, the reproduction order of the plurality of first reproduction sound data is not one-patterned, so that the listener is not bored.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an automatic reproducing apparatus for storing a plurality of reproduced sound data classified into a plurality of groups by type, and a reproducing apparatus for reproducing the reproduced sound data. Means, and reproduction sound data to be reproduced by the reproduction means, which is selected from one of the plurality of groups.
Selecting means for continuously selecting from the group of the above, and when the number of continuous selections by the selecting means reaches a predetermined value (including a value which is randomly selected from a certain range of values), the selection by the selecting means Changing means for changing the one group used for the other group to one selected from the remaining other groups; and control means for controlling the reproduction sound data selected by the selection means to be reproduced by the reproduction means until the end thereof. It is provided with. In this automatic performance device,
For example, if a different image of the song is set, if the playback sound data is played a predetermined number of times from the same group, the playback is switched to the playback of the playback sound data of the next group, and the playback sound data can be changed. There is a sense of unity.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an automatic reproducing apparatus for storing a plurality of reproduced sound data classified into a plurality of groups by type, and a reproducing apparatus for reproducing the reproduced sound data. Means, and reproduction sound data to be reproduced by the reproduction means, which is selected from one of the plurality of groups.
Selecting means for successively selecting from the group of; a time measuring means for measuring the passage of time; and the time measured by the time measuring means reaches a predetermined value (including a value which is randomly selected from a certain range of values). Then, changing means for changing the one group used for selection by the selecting means to one selected from the remaining other groups, and reproducing sound data selected by the selecting means until the end by the reproducing means. Control means for controlling reproduction. In this automatic performance device, for example, if a group having a different image of a song is set as a group type, the reproduction is switched to reproduction of sound data of a song having a different image at predetermined time intervals (time or interval). There is a sense of unity when changing the playback sound data.

[0012] In another aspect of the present invention, a storage device for storing a plurality of pieces of reproduced sound data classified into a plurality of groups by type, and reproducing the reproduced sound data. Reproducing means; selecting means for continuously selecting reproduction sound data to be reproduced by the reproducing means from one group selected from the plurality of groups; and the one group selected by the selecting means Input means for inputting a reproduction start command for the other group different from the other group, and when the reproduction start command for the other group is input from the input means, the one group used for selection by the selection means is used for the remaining other groups. A change means for changing the selected sound from the group to a selected one, and a control means for controlling the reproduction sound data selected by the selection means to be reproduced by the reproduction means until the end of the reproduction sound data. In this automatic performance device, if the type of the group is set to, for example, one having a different image of the music, every time a reproduction start command is received from the input means, the mode is switched to reproduction of reproduction sound data of a music having a different image. Also, there is a sense of unity in changing the playback sound data.

In the above-mentioned automatic reproduction apparatus, it is possible to provide a setting means for setting the predetermined value by a user.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a block configuration of an automatic reproduction apparatus as one embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1 is a setting means, 2 is an automatic performance means, 3 is an external input unit, 4 is a control means, 5 is a display means, 6 is a data storage means, and 7 is a timer.

The control means 4 has a memory therein and operates the automatic reproducing apparatus according to the operation program stored in the memory.

The setting means 1 has an operation function for selecting the reproduction sound data and setting the number of readings. The set contents are transmitted to the control means 4 and displayed on the display means 5 according to an instruction from the control means 4. Is done. This reproduced sound data is B
It is composed of music data of GM music, and guidance data such as announcements (for example, information on smoking cessation and doorways, short news with fixed contents, etc.), jingles, and commercials.

The automatic performance means 2 is composed of a sequencer or the like, and performs an automatic performance according to the reproduced sound data input from the control means 4 (if the reproduced sound data is an announcement, reproduces the announcement), and converts the output to an analog signal. For example, the sound is emitted as a musical tone from a speaker via an amplifier (not shown).

The external input section 3 is for externally instructing reproduction and stop of music data by the automatic performance means 2 and the like, and these instructions are externally transmitted to the control means 4.
Further, the control means 4 issues these instructions to the automatic performance means 2.

The data storage means 6 stores reproduced sound data and a reproducing method. FIG. 2 shows a state in which music data of a BGM tune among the reproduced sound data is stored in a predetermined area (music data area) of the data storage means 6, and FIG. 3 shows a jingle used for guiding the reproduced sound data. Is stored in another predetermined area (guidance data area) of the data storage means 6. The music data of the BGM music may be music data based on MIDI or the like, or music data in a format used for a CD (compact disc) or the like.

In FIG. 4, the pattern data set by the setting means 1 to determine which of the reproduced sound data shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is to be reproduced is stored in a predetermined area of the data storage means 6 (pattern data area). ) Shows the stored state. This pattern data area is a music pattern area,
The setting means 1 includes a guidance pattern area and a CMP area.
Are registered, and the area number A = 1 of the guide pattern area is registered.
The numbers of the 28 kinds of jingle data 1, 2,... Set by the setting means 1 are registered in .about.28, and the number of continuous BGM (number of songs) CMP for reproducing the jingle is stored in the CMP area. I remember. This performance number CMP
Can be set any number of times by the setting means 1, and after the set number of times the BGM music is played continuously, a jingle is inserted and then played. The pattern data can store a plurality of combinations, and the external input unit 3 can select any one of the combinations. As this combination, for example, a group of quiet songs and a group of lively songs can be considered.

The operation of the present embodiment will be described below. First, a schematic operation will be described. In the apparatus of the present embodiment, a reproduction instruction from the setting unit 1 or the external input unit 3 causes
BGM is played based on the set pattern data. When the BGM has been played for the set number of times of playing CMP, the jingle is automatically selected and played, and then the operation of playing the BGM again is repeated. This allows the BGM to be played without interruption during the performance.
Jingles can be inserted between songs.

Next, control means 4 for performing the above operation
Will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processing of this flowchart is executed when a pattern to be played is selected by the setting means 1 or the external input unit 3 and a reproduction instruction is given.

First, when a reproduction instruction is issued, "0" is set in the register F (step S1). Then, the value of the register F is compared with the number of performances CMP (FIG. 4) set by the setting means 1, and if they do not match, the value of the register F is incremented by one (step S3), and the pattern data The music pattern area is selected as a memory area from which the data is extracted (step S4). On the other hand, if the two values match in step S2, the value of the register F is set to "0" (step S5), and a guide pattern area is selected as a memory area for extracting pattern data (step S6).

When a memory area from which pattern data is to be extracted is selected, music / music stored in the memory area is selected.
The number of registered guides, that is, "100" for the music pattern area and "28" for the guide pattern area are stored in the register as the registered number N (step S7). Next, the above-mentioned registration number N is substituted into the random function RND (N), and an operation by the random function RND (N) is performed to obtain 1
Area number A, which is randomly selected from one to N
And stores the area number in the register A (step S8). Therefore, when the music pattern area is selected as the memory area for extracting the pattern data, one of the music pattern area area numbers 1 to 100 is selected, and the guide pattern area is selected as the memory area for extracting the pattern data. In this case, one of the guide pattern area area numbers 1 to 28 is selected, and the area number is stored in the register A.

Next, the music data or jingle data of the BGM music corresponding to the area number stored in the register A is read from the music data area of FIG. 2 or the guide data area of FIG. The start of the performance of the BGM music or jingle is determined by the automatic performance means 2
(Step S9). Thereby, the BGM music or the jingle is performed by the automatic performance means 2.

During the performance, it is monitored whether or not there is a performance stop command by an operation using the operation function of the setting means 1 or an input from the external input unit 3 (step S10).
If there is a performance stop command, the control means 4 issues a performance stop command to the automatic performance means 2, whereby the automatic performance means 2 stops the performance of the BGM music or jingle being played (step S12). In addition to monitoring the presence or absence of the performance stop completion command (step S10), the automatic performance means 2 monitors whether the BGM song or jingle currently being played has ended (step S11). Loops through steps S10 and S11, and when the BGM tune or jingle ends, returns to step S2 and repeats the subsequent step processing.

Thus, the BGM tune randomly selected from the music pattern area is set to a preset number of times C
When played continuously over MP, the number of times C
After the performance of the BGM tune corresponding to the MP-th is completed, a jingle selected at random from the guide pattern area is sounded, and thereafter, the performance of the BGM tune is performed again cyclically. According to this embodiment, the BG to be reproduced
Since the order of the M songs and the contents of the guidance are determined at random,
The performance order of the BGM music and the contents of the guidance are not formed into one pattern, so that the listener is not bored.

In practicing the present invention, various modifications are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the number of continuous performances of the BGM music reaches a predetermined number of times CMP, a jingle is inserted between the music and the music is played, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, every time a predetermined interval time (for example, 15 minutes) elapses, or at a predetermined time (for example, X: 00, 15, 30, 30 or 45 minutes)
A jingle or the like may be inserted between BGM tunes every time (minutes) elapses. That is, the jingle is not inserted every time the BGM music is continuously played, but the jingle is played at predetermined time intervals.

Each of the flowcharts of FIGS. 6 to 8 shows an embodiment in which a jingle is played at predetermined time intervals. In these three embodiments, steps S1 to S6 in the flowchart of the embodiment of FIG. 5 described above are modified and replaced with steps S1 to S5, respectively, and the other steps S7 to S12 are performed in the embodiment of FIG. Is the same as Hereinafter, these examples will be described.

First, a timer is used to count time at a predetermined time interval. This timer may measure the time like a clock, may measure the elapsed time like a stopwatch, or may measure the remaining time like a kitchen timer.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing in the embodiment in the case where the jingle is played every time a predetermined interval time elapses, in which the counting of the interval time is performed by an increment timer. Where T
M is a register as an increment type timer in which the count value is automatically incremented by the timer 7, and the count value indicates an elapsed time. In this embodiment, the CMP set by the setting means 1 is an interval time (a time interval, for example, 15 minutes).

When a reproduction instruction is given by the setting means 1 or the external input unit 3, first, the register TM is cleared to "0" (step S1). Next, the interval time CMP is compared with the value of the register TM (step S2). This comparison processing is performed after a reproduction instruction (step S
1) or after the BGM music or jingle being reproduced in response to the reproduction instruction ends (step S11). The interval time CMP is the register T
If the value is larger than M, it means that the end time of the previous BGM tune has not yet reached the interval time for playing the jingle, so the music pattern area (FIG. 2) is selected (step S3). , The next BGM music is selected.

On the other hand, if the value of the register TM is larger than the interval time CMP, it means that the time point at which the previous BGM music has ended has reached or exceeded the interval time for playing the jingle. Is cleared to "0" (step S
4) The guide pattern area (FIG. 3) is selected (step S5) so that the jingle is selected.

Thus, every time the interval time CMP set by the setting means 1 elapses, a jingle is inserted between the tunes after the end of the BGM tune being played at that lapse time, and the performance is performed.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the processing in the embodiment in the case of playing the jingle every time a predetermined interval time elapses, similarly to FIG. 6, wherein the counting of the interval time is performed by a decrement type timer (ie, a remaining time type timer). ). Here, TM is timer 7
Is a register as a decrement type timer whose count value is automatically decremented, and the count value indicates the remaining time. The CMP set by the setting means 1 is an interval time (for example, 15 minutes) in this embodiment.

When there is a reproduction instruction from the setting means 1 or the external input unit 3, first, an interval time CMP is set as an initial value in the register TM (step S1). Next, it is checked whether or not the value of the register TM has reached "0" (step S2). This determination process is performed after the reproduction instruction (step S1) or the BGM music or jingle being reproduced in response to the reproduction instruction ends (step S1).
It will be done after 1). If the register TM has not reached "0", it means that the time point at which the previous BGM music has been completed has not yet reached the interval time (time interval) for playing the jingle, so that the music pattern area (FIG. ) (Step S3),
The next BGM music is selected.

On the other hand, if the value of the register TM has reached "0", it means that the time point at which the previous BGM music has been completed has reached or exceeded the interval time for playing the jingle. The interval time CMP is reset as an initial value (step S
4) The guide pattern area (FIG. 3) is selected (step S5) so that the jingle is selected.

Thus, every time the interval time CMP set by the setting means 1 elapses, a jingle is inserted between the tunes after the end of the BGM tune being played at the lapse time, and the performance is performed.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the processing in the embodiment when the jingle is played every time a predetermined time elapses. In this embodiment, the count value of the timer itself does not directly determine the arrival of the jingle performance time,
The information that the predetermined time has been reached is obtained via the flag F, and the jingle insertion timing is determined. The flag F used in this embodiment indicates that the time measured by the timer 7 is equal to a predetermined set time set by the setting unit 1 (for example, X: 00, 15, 30, 30 and 45 minutes). When the predetermined condition is satisfied, "1" is set as the flag value.

When a reproduction instruction is issued from the setting means 1 or the external input unit 3, first, the flag F is initialized and its flag value is set to "0" (step S1). Next, it is checked whether the value of the flag F is "1" (step S2).
This determination process is performed after the reproduction instruction (step S1) or after the BGM music or jingle being reproduced according to the reproduction instruction ends (step S11). If the value of the flag F is “0”, it means that the time point at which the previous BGM music has ended has not yet reached the time for playing the jingle, so that the music pattern area (FIG. 2) is selected. (Step S3) The next BGM music is selected.

On the other hand, if the value of the flag F has reached "1", it means that the time at which the previous BGM music has been completed has reached or exceeded the time for playing the jingle.
The flag F is initialized to “0” (step S
4) The guide pattern area (FIG. 3) is selected (step S5) so that the jingle is selected.

Thus, each time the time set by the setting means 1 or the like arrives, a jingle is inserted between the tunes after the BGM tune being played at the arrival time and played.

In the above embodiment, each time the BGM music is continuously played a predetermined number of times, every time a predetermined interval time elapses since the last jingle performance, or every time a predetermined time comes, the BGM music is played. Although the jingle is inserted after the end of the above, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 8 described above, instead of the process of setting the flag F to "1" each time the predetermined time set by the setting means 1 is counted by the timer 7, the external program timer is used to set the predetermined time. Each time the time is measured, or each time an instruction is issued by an external operator using a switch button or the like, a trigger input is provided via the external input unit 3. If the process of setting "1" is performed, the jingle can be played when the BGM tune played at the time of input of the trigger ends.

Also, in the above embodiment, BGM is taken as music to be played for listening. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is needless to say that the playback sound for listening may be ordinary music or songs. Further, for example, the sound of the environment such as the murmuring of a river or the sound of birds in the forest, or various sound effects may be used.

In the above embodiments, the jingle is used as the guidance sound. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be used for announcements (such as non-smoking, guidance for entrances and short fixed news, etc.) and commercials. There may be. Further, the number of guides inserted between music pieces is not limited to one, and a plurality of guides may be inserted.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of another embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment does not insert a guide between BGM songs or the like, but divides BGM songs into a plurality of groups according to their ideas and the like, and a certain group of BGM songs.
When the music is played a predetermined number of times, the music is switched to another group of BGM music. The group of BGM songs to be divided is, for example, a quiet and calm song group, a lively song group, a light song group, and the like. The setting of this group can be performed by the setting means 1. Then, for each set group, the pattern data (that is, a group of music data numbers of the group) is stored in the pattern data area of the data storage means 6 in the same manner as in FIG.

The processing in the flowchart of FIG. 9 is executed when a reproduction instruction is issued from the setting unit 1 or the external input unit 3. First, when a reproduction instruction is issued, “0” is stored in the register F.
Is set (step S1). Then, the value of the register F is compared with the number of performances CMP (FIG. 4) set by the setting means 1, and if they do not match, the value of the register F is set to 1
Is incremented by one (step S3). On the other hand, if the values match in step S2, the value of the register F is set to "0" (step S5), and the pattern data area of the group from which the music data of the BGM music is extracted is changed (step S5). The change of the group may be a method of assigning a number to the classified group and selecting the group in numerical order, or a method of randomly selecting a group number. The processing in steps S7 to S12 is the same as that in the embodiment of FIG. 4 described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.

As a result, when a BGM tune selected at random from a certain group is continuously played for a preset number of times of playing CMP, after the performance of the BGM tune corresponding to the number of times of playing CMP is completed, the next BGM tune is played. Starts playing the BGM music of the group. Therefore, the listener can listen to the BGM tunes having different feelings in a group of a plurality of tunes, and can give a sense of unity to the performance of the BGM tunes.

In the application example of FIG. 9, instead of switching the group every predetermined number of continuous performances, as in the above-described embodiments of FIGS. Alternatively, at a predetermined time, the end of the music currently being played at that time may be changed to change the group.

[0050]

As described above, according to the first to third aspects of the present invention, after the end of a song such as a BGM song,
Since announcements, jingles, and the like can be provided between music pieces, the listener can comfortably listen to the BGM music pieces and the guidance without feeling unpleasant.

According to each of the inventions according to claims 4 to 6, the performance of a tune such as a BGM tune is performed every predetermined number of times, every predetermined time (time or interval), or every time a reproduction start command is received. It can be changed to one with a different image and can play various kinds of songs with a sense of unity.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a block configuration of an automatic reproduction apparatus as one embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a music data area in the apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a guidance data area in the apparatus according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a pattern data area in the apparatus according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure in the embodiment apparatus.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure in another embodiment apparatus.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure in another embodiment apparatus.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure in still another embodiment apparatus.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an application example according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Setting means 2 Automatic performance means 3 External input part 4 Control means 5 Display means 6 Data storage means

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A first reproduced sound data group comprising a plurality of first reproduced sound data for listening, and one or more second reproduced sound data groups.
Storage means for storing a second reproduced sound data group composed of reproduced sound data, reproduction means for reproducing reproduced sound data, and reproduced sound data reproduced by the reproducing means from the first reproduced sound data group. First selecting means for continuously selecting, and when the number of continuous selections by the first selecting means reaches a predetermined value, the reproduced sound data reproduced by the reproducing means is replaced with the first reproduced sound data. Second selecting means for selecting at least one from the second reproduced sound data group, and control means for controlling the reproduced sound data selected by the first or second selecting means to be reproduced by the reproducing means until the end thereof. An automatic playback device comprising: 2. A first reproduced sound data group comprising a plurality of first reproduced sound data for listening and one or more second reproduced sound data groups for guidance.
Storage means for storing a second reproduced sound data group composed of reproduced sound data, reproduction means for reproducing reproduced sound data, and reproduced sound data reproduced by the reproducing means from the first reproduced sound data group. First selecting means for continuously selecting, time measuring means for measuring the passage of time, and reproducing sound data reproduced by the reproducing means when the time measured by the time measuring means reaches a predetermined value. Second selecting means for selecting at least one from the second reproduced sound data group in place of the data, and reproducing the reproduced sound data selected by the first or second selecting means until the end thereof. Automatic reproducing apparatus provided with control means for performing such control. 3. A first reproduced sound data group composed of a plurality of first reproduced sound data for listening and one or more second reproduced sound data groups.
Storage means for storing a second reproduced sound data group composed of reproduced sound data, reproduction means for reproducing reproduced sound data, and reproduced sound data reproduced by the reproducing means from the first reproduced sound data group. First selecting means for successively selecting, input means for inputting a reproduction start command for second reproduced sound data, and inputting a reproduction start instruction for second reproduced sound data by the input means; The reproduced sound data to be reproduced is stored in the first
A second selecting means for selecting at least one from the second reproduced sound data group in place of the reproduced sound data, and terminating the reproduced sound data selected by the first or second selecting means at the reproducing means. And a control means for controlling the reproduction to be performed until the reproduction is completed. 4. A storage means for storing a plurality of reproduced sound data classified into a plurality of types, a reproducing means for reproducing the reproduced sound data, and a reproducing sound data reproduced by the reproducing means. Selecting means for continuously selecting one group selected from a plurality of groups; and when the number of continuous selections by the selecting means reaches a predetermined value, the one group used for selection by the selecting means is selected. An automatic reproducing apparatus, comprising: changing means for changing to a selected one from the remaining groups; and control means for controlling the reproduced sound data selected by the selecting means to be reproduced by the reproducing means until the end. 5. A storage means for storing a plurality of reproduced sound data classified into a plurality of types, a reproducing means for reproducing the reproduced sound data, and a reproducing sound data reproduced by the reproducing means. Selecting means for continuously selecting from one group selected from the plurality of groups; time measuring means for measuring the passage of time; and when the time measured by the time measuring means reaches a predetermined value, the selection means Changing means for changing the one group used for selection to one selected from the remaining other groups; and control means for controlling the reproduced sound data selected by the selecting means to be reproduced by the reproducing means until the end thereof. An automatic playback device comprising: 6. A storage means for storing a plurality of reproduced sound data classified into a plurality of groups by type, a reproducing means for reproducing the reproduced sound data, and a reproducing sound data reproduced by the reproducing means. Means for continuously selecting one group selected from a plurality of groups, and input for inputting a reproduction start command for a remaining group different from the one group selected by the selecting means Means for changing the one group used for selection by the selecting means to a selected one from the remaining groups when a reproduction start command for another group is input from the input means; A control unit for controlling the selected reproduction sound data to be reproduced by the reproduction unit to the end thereof. 7. The automatic reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a setting means for setting the predetermined value by a user. 8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the selection of the reproduced sound data by said selecting means is to randomly select one reproduced sound data from the plurality of reproduced sound data.
7. The automatic playback device according to 4, 5, or 6.