JPS5995592A - Memory music box - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention can be used as a memory jukebox as an alternative to jukeboxes using records or tapes, and can be used in a wider range of applications.

Structure of conventional examples and their problems Jukeboxes are mostly record-type and tape-type, but they all use one record disc or tape cartridge containing the selected songs.
It is a song that is played by setting it in a female mechanism and cueing the beginning of the selected song, and it takes a long time from the time the song is selected until it is played. It was something that did not suit the temperament of modern people.

In addition to the playing mechanism, there was also a mechanism for storing, selecting, ejecting, moving, and setting record discs and tape cartridges, and this mechanism was the largest and most complex in the 41st century.

As a result, the entire device was large and expensive9, and it was only installed in 13 places where the public gathered, such as hotels and entertainment venues.

In terms of sound quality, tape-based systems suffer from poor sound quality due to abrasion and deterioration of the tape and magnetic head, and for those who are concerned about sound quality, it is said that the maximum performance is 100 to 200 times.

In addition, the sound quality of the record type deteriorates faster than that of the tape type due to wear and tear on the pickup needle and the record disc, and for those who are concerned about sound quality, it was said that the limit was 20 to 50 times.

In addition, some tape-type devices produce an unpleasant sound in the tape feeding mechanism, commonly known as "tape squeal," and some record-type devices produce a scratching sound.

In addition, both tape and record-type instruments suffer from condensation when played, and as they are used, the motor, bearings, power transmission parts, etc. deteriorate, resulting in increased wow and flutter, which deteriorates the sound quality.

In terms of song storage capacity, in the case of tape-type cartridges, one cartridge is enough.
There are usually 4 to 8 songs per volume, and 8 to 12 songs on a cassette.
For example, a gift cartridge containing 100 songs required approximately 17 volumes, and a cassette required approximately 10 volumes.

In the case of records, there are generally 4 to 8 songs per record,
Donut F5 is usually used in jukeboxes.
%, it is one album with two songs, one on each side A and B.

Therefore, if you want to store 100 songs, you will need 50 records, and in both tape and record formats, a large amount of space is required to accommodate these tapes and records, and the space that can be accommodated is limited for small formats. I was there.

Also, it was not possible to stop the performance midway through and switch to the next song.

In addition, the number of songs for song selection reservation is limited to 3 to 5 songs at most.
Once a reservation was made, it could not be fired.

Also, most of the time there is only one song to choose from, Otonbutsu and Tone.

There was nothing I could do to adjust the pitch, sound effects, tempo, etc. to suit my tastes.

Furthermore, there was no device to display the song title, song number, cartridge or record number, etc.

Furthermore, there has been no device that changes the color of the display in accordance with the content of the selected song.

Purpose of the Invention The present invention converts musical waveforms such as melodies, accompaniments, and songs into analog/digital format, encodes them into codes, and stores them in advance as song code data in a read-only memory (ROM), and uses the ROM cartridge in a jukebox. It is small, moderate in size, and can replace a conventional jukebox by installing it to select and play songs (1η).
The object of the present invention is to provide a memory jukebox that is inexpensive, can select 116 Shun songs and a large number of program songs, and has almost no deterioration in sound quality no matter how many times it is used.

Structure of the Invention In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention provides a central processing unit (central processing unit) controlled by a von Neumann-type stored program.
A read-only memo that stores the CPU) and the above programs! A memo that has J' (ROM) and a working area for the above programs and can be stored and read! J (R
A read-only memory cartridge (RO) in which code data of multiple music and songs that can be decoded and executed by the control unit is stored in advance.
4. M, /J-)ridge) and the music code data storage cartridge part IV') formed by the music code data storage cartridge part and the music code data storage part processed by the control part. ,':, Select a part of the music synthesizer that is composed of a music synthesizer circuit that converts the perturbation into perturbations and plays music, and any music code data stored in the music code data storage cartridge. 114, and an operation section for instructing and storing instructions to the control section.

The song code data storage cartridge section is made removable, and by replacing the song code data storage cartridge section that stores data for different songs, you can update the selection and select many songs. It is something.

In addition, a multi-item input device is used in the operation section that instructs the control section to select and store arbitrary song code data stored in the single song code data storage cartridge, thereby facilitating song selection.

In addition, there is a selection section with 114 dimensions and keys that allow you to select functions such as volume, tone, pitch, sound effects, tempo, etc. at operable positions, allowing you to listen to music that suits your tastes. It is.

Furthermore, when one song code data is selected, the character generator section generates the song title and song number according to instructions from the control section, and the contents of the selected song can be displayed on the surface of the device.

In addition, the cartridge number is stored in the song code data storage cartridge section, and when the cartridge section is installed, the cartridge number is displayed on the display section, and the number of the installed cartridge section is 1't1.
It's something that can be separated.

Additionally, the color display changes depending on the content of the selected song.

Description of Example of Actual H17 Grass An embodiment of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings. ff
FIG. 11 shows the 113 structure of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the present invention. In the figure, (1) is the operation section, (2)
is the control unit, (3) is the song code data storage cartridge 1-ridge portion, (4) is a part of the music synthesizer, (5) is the main body of the product, and (6) is the expansion song code data storage cartridge % ( 7) is the character generator part, (
8) is a display unit, and (2]) is a central processing unit (CPU) that is controlled by the Neumann search stored program.
22) is a memory (ROM) that stores the program, and (231 is a memo that can be used to store and extract the working area of the program).
(RAM), ! υ is a read-only memo that stores songs in advance! J (ROM2), +411 is a sound generator such as a speaker, (6 is an internal bus, (1,) 1 company C
Bus connecting PU (211 and internal bus conflict 1), (b
2M ROMI! 22 and internal bus 01), (b3) is a bus that connects RAM (23) and internal bus eaves υ, (b4) is a bus that connects operation unit (1) and internal bus φB, ( The bus that connects the b5 music synthesizer part (4) and the internal bus FJIl, (b6
) is the character generator section (7) and internal bus 05.
(b7) is the bus that connects the display section (8) and the internal pass button), (b7) is the bus that connects the display (8) and the internal pass button, (b7) is the expansion ROM cartridge (ROM3) in which songs are stored in advance, (C1) is the ROM
2 (Connector connecting 311 and internal bus (goods),
(C2) is a connector that connects the expansion ROM 311) and the internal bus El).

Press the song designation key to select the desired song from the key group of the operation unit (1), and press the control operation key from the key group to select the desired song from among the various functions shown in Table 1. When specifying the function to be used, the internal/< :x Q5]
), lotus (bl) (b2) (b3) are sent to CPU1.
2]), ROMI (a), RAM-other control unit (2)
) to instruct and memorize.

Next, press the start key on the operation unit (1) and the control unit (2) will be activated.
starts, and ROM2 (3), in which multiple songs are stored in advance, is
The control unit (2) instructs the music synthesizer part (4) to read the specified song from 1) and add the specified function to the music synthesizer part (4).
Based on the instruction of 2), the code data such as the selected song and additional functions are converted into analog, synthesized and amplified, and the song is played from the speaker f411.

If you instruct the keys on the operation panel (1) to play the same song repeatedly, the same song will be played repeatedly, and if you specify different songs one after another, the specified song will be played repeatedly. Play the first table continuously.

If you specify one song, the performance will end with one song, but if you specify multiple songs or the number of repetitions, all of the specified songs will be played based on the 4:3 constant until all the specified number of times are played. play. Unless there is an additional designation, the performance ends when the performance as specified in 9 is completed.

When the specified song is selected and a signal is sent to the ROM'x31), a song name signal is also sent to the character generators r and r'5 (7), so the song name is displayed through the internal path expansion 1). . The classification numbers of ROMs 2 and 3 are also displayed in the same manner.

The flow of these operations is shown in FIG. 31.

If you inject expansion ROM3 (6υ), ROxN43 (+3
Similarly, from 0 onwards, songs previously stored in the ROM3 (61) are read out and played.

The music synthesizer part (4) is similar to that used in electronic musical instruments, and the control section (2) is similar to that used in computers. The operation unit (1) is a keyboard or multi-item input device used in computers, etc. It is similar to No. 11, and it is also the same as the part used in calculators. The display section (8) may be arbitrarily selected from among a liquid crystal display device, display tube, EL, CRT, etc. depending on the purpose and plan.

Song selection and additional functions can be done using number designations, number combination classification codes, multi-item key mats, etc.

As shown in FIG. 4, a method for storing music code data in the ROMs 2 and 3 is to store the pitch, length, chord, etc. of each note using 8 bits as one block.

How to store it You can use a ROM writer to store it one block at a time in ROM 2-3, but you can also use a music waveform analyzer to digitally code the sound envelope and use a ROM writer to store it in the ROM in a white U+J manner. is effective.

Alternatively, the melody and accompaniment may be read out from a digital/recorded magnetic recording type play card or a barcode printed play card and stored.

The composition of the music is as follows.

Figures 5 and 6 show specific examples of products to which the present invention is applied. Figure 5 shows a product that resembles the appearance of a conventional jukebox, and Figure 6 shows a multi-item device with an operating section. This is what was used for.

On the top of the jukebox in Figure 5, there is a switch panel (to) that allows you to arbitrarily select a song, and on the front of the top there is an id RO
M Specify the cartridge number, select part a to select and adjust the tone, tone, pitch, sound effect, tempo, etc., display part to display the song title, display part to display the ROM cartridge number. A display section (b) for displaying information is provided.

The speaker U is mounted on the front of the device and inside the device. Inside the device main body (5) are a control section (2), a music code data storage cartridge section (3), a music synthesizer part (4), An expansion oil code data storage cartridge section (6), a character taste generator section (7), etc. are installed or incorporated.

In Figure 6, the top surface of the device includes a song title display area, RO
M cartridge number display γils1), ROM
Key part (+1) to specify the cartridge number, &
A key part (121') for specifying various additional functions, a key mat (13)' for arbitrarily selecting a song, a key part α4I for specifying the page of the sheet where the song name or song number of the key mat is written, etc. Inside the device body (5) are a control section (2), a song code data storage cartridge section (3), a music synthesizer part (4), and an expansion oil code data storage cartridge section (6). ), a character generator section (7), a speaker, etc. are devices or built-in devices.

Effects of the Invention The present invention has the following effects compared to the conventional music tape type and record disk type.

(1) Multiple songs can be recorded.

One 256 kilobyte (32 kilobyte) ROM can store 100 to 300 songs, and a 1 megabyte ROM
300 to 1000 songs can be recorded in one M. Therefore, in most cases, one ROM is sufficient in practice.

(2) You can find the beginning of a song while peering.

Since it is digitally recorded and there are no mechanically moving elements to select songs, you can instantly find the beginning of a song. There are no mechanical movement elements such as tape movement or pickup movement.

(3) Stopping on the way and moving to the next song are also possible 1) 1,
I can do it at 7 o'clock.

(4) You can make a reservation.

You can select and program the playback of the same song repeatedly or continuous playback of different songs.

(5) The pitch does not change even if the speed is changed.

Unlike tape and record systems, where the output depends on the speed, the speed and pitch are recorded in the ROM as each code data, so the speed 'ff:
Even if the wings fly, the pitch doesn't change.

(6) There is no deterioration in sound quality.

Since there are no mechanical parts that rotate or slide, there is no wear on the tape or head, or on the record or pickup needle, and the sound quality will not deteriorate no matter how many times you use it.

(7) No abnormal noise occurs.

In the case of tapes, when the number of times they are used increases, an abnormal sound called tape ringing occurs, and in the case of records, there are problems such as increased scratching noise, but with the tape of the present invention, there is no inhibition of wear and deterioration, so it can be used. No abnormal noise is generated even if the number of times is increased.

(8) The price per song is low.

When comparing the case of a conventional cassette tape, which is said to be cheaper per song, with the ROM method of the present invention, detailed calculations will be omitted, but in the case of a 256 kilobit ROM. It is 1/3 to 4 times smaller than the cassette tape type.

(9) Significant miniaturization is possible.

Comparing the dimensions of a cassette tape and the ROM of the present invention in the case of recording 100 songs, the cassette tape's dimensions are 27.
It becomes 1/0.

αQ Can be made very light.

When recording 100 songs, it is 3 times cheaper than a cassette tape.
The method of the present invention has a long time [1].

(11) Different types of music can be easily selected by exchanging ROMs (7X, and it is possible to switch to music with i<music Jean μ that suits individual tastes).

For example, you can carry the music of each genre such as chants, military songs, folk songs, enka, popular songs, jazz, chanson, etc. according to your taste. One ROM can store 100 to 300 songs, so if you have one of each genre, you can match most people's tastes.

02+ ROM containing 54 types of music
f: If you wear more than one, you won't have any trouble selecting songs for people with different tastes, such as when a large number of people are having a party.

The name of the ring song is displayed, so you can see the relationship between the melody and the song title. It is especially useful for beginners who have heard the melody before but don't know the name of the song.

0→ Each time the song changes, the song name is also displayed, so you can easily tell which song is being played, and even if you don't know the song, you can predict the next song.

(15) Since the ROM cartridge number is displayed, there is no need to check which ROM cartridge is installed or the ROM number.

θQ Since there is no need for a mechanism for selecting, ejecting, moving, and setting tape cartridges and record discs, it is small, lightweight, and inexpensive.

θη There is no need for any space to store record discs or tape cartridges.
Since you can record more than 100 songs with about X20X30mtx,
The storage space is significantly smaller, and it is still lightweight and inexpensive.

(18) There are no rotating or sliding parts, so there is almost no need for maintenance and inspection.

(19) The music that suits your tastes will become 11 older.

- Color display that matches the song can be displayed, which further enhances the mood of listening to the performance.

As described above, the present invention is a progressive technological creation that can provide the world with a new and highly effective jukebox.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the present invention, FIG. 3 is an operation flowchart of the present invention, FIG. 4 is an i1''j composition diagram of one block of song code data, and FIG. The figure shows an example in which the present invention is applied to a 1mm jukebox, and Figure 2136 shows an example in which a multi-item input device is used to select songs. (1)... Operation unit, (2)...control unit, (3)--
・Song code data storage cartridge section, (4)...Part of the music synthesizer, (5)...Product body section, (6)...Expansion code data storage cartridge section, (7)...・Character generator section, (8
)...Display unit, (2...Central processing unit it (
(CPU), 12 cards...Read-only memory (ROM) in which programs are stored, (C)...Memory (RAM) that has a working area for programs and can be read and written, II)...・Read-only memory (ROM2), (41) for storing and storing songs in advance
・Sound generating device such as a speaker (6I) ・Expansion ROM cartridge (ROM3) in which songs are pre-stored
,. Yoshihiro Morimoto Figure 1 Figure 4
Kuttaa 4 Nisai Hat, '1f44jJ: IFD sound man〃tatehata] 1 sum @ 〜-su 舊Fig. 5

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] L A central processing unit (CPU) controlled by a Neumann stored program and a memory for storing the above program; a read only memory (ROM) having a working area for the above program; Memo that can be read out! A read-only memory cartridge (ROIt) is created by the control section consisting of the J (RAIvi) and the above-mentioned control section in which the code data of a plurality of music and songs that can be deciphered and recorded in advance is stored. l+ -1
- ridge), and the above +;;:J In section processes the song code data. A music synthesizer circuit that generates music by replacing it with the! l) (i5) comprising a part of a music synthesizer made up of (i5) and an operation section that instructs and stores the control section to select arbitrary song code data stored in the song code data storage cartridge section; A memory jukebox characterized in that an arbitrary song is selected at high speed and randomly from among the song data in the code data storage cartridge section, and the song is played singly or continuously. 2. Song code data A patent characterized in that the storage cartridge section is configured to be removable, and by replacing the song code data storage cartridge section that stores data for different songs, it is possible to update the selected songs and to select from many songs. The memory jukebox according to claim 1. 3. A multi-item operation unit that allows the control unit to select an arbitrary song code data stored in the song code data storage cartridge. The memory device described in item 1 of the scope of Patent-1.1, characterized in that an input device is used.
jukebox. 4. The selection section consists of knobs and keys that allow you to select functions such as volume, tone, pitch, sound effects, tempo, etc. in operable positions, allowing you to listen to music that suits your tastes. A memory jukebox according to claim 1, characterized in that: 5. When song code data is selected, the song title and song number are generated in the character generator section according to instructions from the control section, and the contents of the selected song are displayed on the loading surface. A memory jukebox according to claim 1. α The song code data storage cartridge section stores a cartridge number, and when the above cartridge section is installed, the cartridge number is displayed on the display section so that the number of the installed cartridge section can be determined. A memory jukebox as described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application. 7. The memory jukebox according to claim 1, wherein the color display changes depending on the content of the selected song.