KR100291890B1 - System and apparatus for interactive multimedia entertainment device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses an interactive multimedia entertainment system for storing a plurality of videos and / or songs, and allowing the reception of information for each song and low information unit price. The system is applied to music listening, video entertainment and karaoke entertainment systems.

Description

System and apparatus for interactive multimedia entertainment device

The entertainment industry is diversifying day by day. With the advent of the music video game, by dubbing other information or providing a function, it becomes possible for the viewer or listener to actively enjoy the game. As a result of music entertainment equipment, new technologies have been developed, for example, karaoke has become very popular in Asia. In a karaoke system, an individual listens to music and reads the subtitles on the screen and sings the words or songs alone. It is an advantage that many people can do this in their own homes.

The karaoke equipment is for the user to participate in the performance of popular music from which the main vocal track has been removed. Ingenious, such as karaoke where the user uses only audio tapes that use subtitles or memory, CD-ROM karaoke that changes color to subtitles for singers, stills or video for participants who do not sing There are many types of karaoke, such as laserdisc karaoke with in-video. Typically such a system was possible by adjusting the height, but by adjusting the speed of the song being played. Because audio is originally information based on analog or streaming digital and it is not buffered. These incomes come from fees from karaoke, or from disk or tape purchases at record stores.

However, there are many shortcomings or expensive points in enjoying multimedia music. For example, in a music listening equipment, while it is being played or while being heard, it is impossible to judge another song because there is no time for many songs in a given record to be played. In the music video apparatus, the playing time is much limited because the number of cable channels dedicated to the music video equipment is small. If creative participatory dialogue is added, it can add many advantages in accessing interactive systems and add value to such entertainment equipment. The present invention approaches this point.

Let's look at some of the shortcomings in the technology of current karaoke equipment. First, even if one or two are interested, the user must purchase a tape medium, a CD-ROM disc, or a laser disc with about twelve songs recorded. Second, even if some songs are used many times by the buyer, in karaoke, only one or two songs per year are used, depending on each booth or personal taste, and the efficiency of entertainment equipment is inevitably deteriorated.

Third, although there are thousands of song titles, a typical record store only has a small percentage of the titles already produced. The last drawback of the current karaoke system is that it uses only one track in the entire product. The present invention approaches this point.

The present invention relates to an interactive multimedia system, and more particularly to an interactive multimedia entertainment device.

1 is a block diagram of an interactive multimedia system used for music listening entertainment.

Figure 2 (a) is a block diagram of an interactive multimedia system for video entertainment.

2 (b) is a block diagram of an interactive multimedia system for karaoke entertainment.

2 (c) is a schematic diagram of an interactive multimedia karaoke.

3 is a flowchart showing a first embodiment of an optimization method used for a network according to the present invention.

4 is a flowchart showing the operation of a second embodiment of an optimization method in which a compression matrix and a transmission algorithm are used and used in a network according to the present invention.

5 is a flowchart showing separation of multimedia information according to the present invention.

6 is a flowchart in which a compression algorithm shows a cooperative relationship with a transmission algorithm according to the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing digital information of an image file and a MIDI file.

8 is a block diagram of a multimedia call processing system (MCPS) in accordance with the present invention.

9 is a block diagram of an interactive multimedia device according to the present invention.

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for an interactive multimedia entertainer.

First, the interactive music listening entertainment system according to the present invention comprises: means for selecting one of a plurality of songs in a storage means, means for responding to the selection means for receiving a song selected in the storage means, and And receiving means for receiving information on the price of one song, and means for limiting the number of plays for that song.

Secondly, the interactive music listening system according to the present invention comprises: means for storing a plurality of music and video information in association with a plurality of songs, means for selecting one song and video information associated with it in the storage means; Means for responding to the selection means for receiving the song and associated video information, receiving information about the unit price of the song in the storage means and the associated video information, counting the number of times a song is played and specifying per performance. And a receiving means for charging the price to the receiver.

Third, the interactive music listening karaoke system according to the present invention includes means for storing multimedia information enabling the production of video and audio presentation, means for selecting a specific set of multimedia information from the storage means, and Means for receiving a particular set of multimedia information and modifying the multimedia information set to respond to said selection means to extend the quality and interactivity of the particular set of multimedia information.

The present invention relates to an improved interactive multimedia entertainment system. The following description will be described to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention and to meet the needs of patent applications. Many variations on the embodiment will be possible to one skilled in the art.

1 shows an interactive music listening entertainment system. The music listening entertainment system 10 in turn transmits a program source which is a CD-quality song or record provided via a multimedia call processing system (MCPS) 44 which is in turn driven by a telephone and connected to an interactive multimedia device (IBM) 52. Receiving interactive multimedia master system (IMM) 42. In this state, the IMD 52 may provide for storing a particular song played on the stereo. This type of IMD 52 may provide CD query songs that are transmitted over the network. MCPS 44 may take order information, transmit a song of IMD 52 over a network, or indicate that a CD has been sent by mail. In the present invention, the IMD 52 can limit the number of songs played by encoding the songs in a particular way when transmitted and can provide a charge each time a particular song is played. The system may also create personal albums. For example, if the receiver of a particular song wants to record directly from the IMM, the receiver signals the IMM 42 via the IMD 52. IMM 42 then provides a quality audio song to be recorded.

FIG. 2 (a) shows a music video entertainment system 20, as in the music listening entertainment system described above in which the IMM 42 provides music to the MCPS 44. FIG. The program source for video is then provided to the IMD 52 from another source (not shown).

The IMD 52 is used to send information to the television 32 and / or stereo associated with audio 34, MIDI, other equipment, and the like. In this embodiment, multimedia information, such as synchronized with Still, Action, Lyrics, Score and Playback, may be sent to the network. In addition, one or all of the music video tracks can be replaced with actual audio or MIDI device output. This may allow a person to learn to play as a member of a band for entertainment or to follow a graphic performance that may have a section, such as the current music playing sequence with color changes, in order to clarify the current guide position of the accompanying player. . In addition, the tempo and height can be adjusted by controlling the data generated in IMD 52. The multimedia information is adjustable in form and may be provided to overlap the video picture.

FIG. 2 (b) is a simple block diagram of the karaoke entertainment system 30. As shown in FIG. This system also has an IMM 42, like the IMD 52, in which CD quality songs are transmitted to the television 32 and stereo 34. The psychographic information can be displayed as equalization and dynamic level. Multimedia information, such as stills, actions, lyrics, scores, etc., can be downloaded from the network to the television 32 and synchronized in terms of playback of the system.

In the present system 30, each of the plurality of equipment can be expanded by the present invention as voice (in song only). The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 2 (c) showing a presentation 400 for multimedia karaoke. As shown, a person 402 is holding a microphone 404, with a monitor 406 in front of it, and a video camera 408 at the top of the monitor 406. The second person 410 has a similar arrangement 410 except that he is playing the MIDI drum 412. And another 414 has a similar array of video cameras / monitors, except that he is playing a MIDI guitar 416. All individuals (404, 410, 416) can see the karaoke entertainment screen through their monitors. At the same time, the karaoke scene is also provided to the audience 450 via the screen 452.

This arrangement introduces a multimedia scene to the song, and each player can have their equipment or voice replaced by the corresponding track of the original song / video. In this arrangement, all one tracks (voice, lyrics, drums, guitars, and scores) can be replaced with tracks of entertainment equipment (equipment or voice) for each individual 404, 410, 416. Tempo guidance to the performer is provided by using a displayed monitor of the instrument being played or the corresponding score for the singing voice (drum track, guitar score, lyric song) as the position indicated in time by the color change track. .

In a preferred embodiment, each track can be further extended by combining interactive video sources from other players using key video color keying techniques for each player's video source. The scene shown to the audience is an example. That is, as a substitute for the original video material, as the player's video source recognized by the color key mastered in the video, the head of each player above the people in the actual video is used. In doing so, the below-described extension can be performed as practically as possible.

In the embodiment described above, the IMM 42 is very important for providing interactive activities of the program. The block diagram of the optimization method according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. The systems 10 and 20 described above include an IMM 42 that provides many optimal program sources for presentation to the MCPS 44.

An optimization technique will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4, which is a block diagram of an optimization method according to the present invention. Such optimization techniques are described in detail in U.S. Patent No ..... titled Transmission and Generation of Extended Multimedia Information. It is assigned to the assignee of this application, and many references are made to this application. The following paragraphs will describe the optimization method and how it is used in an extended interactive multimedia system with reference to the drawings.

The purpose of the IMM 42 is to provide the program model with maximum maintainability and at the same time provide maximum dialogue. It is also important to have a minimum transmission time for dialogue, as opposed to maximum repeatability of information. Therefore, the psychographic parameters of the program model will be described. For example, space, color, time, audio response, data concept, content perception, etc. will all be well defined and described in the program model.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The flowchart 100 is configured to include providing a program model to a separator. The separator 102 separates information into a first layer and a second layer. Separation can be automatic or can be done in many different ways. For example, layers may be separated by production sources. In another embodiment, the separation may be by key coding the layer. As another example, the layers may be separated in various colors or spatially separated. The layer of information may be separated by a filtering process.

The first layer is provided to the compression generating block 104. There are a variety of ways in which multimedia data can be changed or created to use less bandwidth. For example, a compression algorithm or equivalent may be used to reduce the bandwidth. Generators, such as in tone generator systems, may be used to recreate the required bandwidth. Finally, key coding systems may be used to reduce bandwidth. Such a system will be described in more detail herein.

In this embodiment, the first layer is provided to an encoder in which the first layer is ready for transmission (block 108). The first layer is then decompressed (block 110). The first layer is then decoded and combined with the second layer of data information (block 112) to provide an expanded interactive multimedia image (action, video, etc.) or displayed data.

Similarly, the second layer is compressed through block 114, encoded (block 116), then transmitted (block 118), and released to the combining block 110. Two signals of the first layer and the second layer are sent to the display 112.

In this embodiment, for example, in the optimization of a video image, the first layer may be a foreground image and the second layer may be background information. By using this optimization technique of multimedia information, it is possible to use a small bandwidth as the multimedia information is expanded.

In a typical interactive multimedia system, information is sent along one layer. Information transmitted next is limited by the bandwidth of the layer.

In the prior art, the information transmitted over a typical network or transmission path is very limited because the bandwidth is not suitable to provide a good quality image to be displayed, for example in the case of a video image.

Therefore, in the present invention, the multimedia information is separated into the first layer and the second layer, and then, the more important information is compressed through a known compression algorithm to obtain extended interactive multimedia information which is easily transmitted through the existing network. have.

The psychographic features of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4, which shows various adaptability in a particular program model. The program model is provided to the separator 42 of the multimedia system.

Psychographic extensions are of considerable importance for the improvement of interactive multimedia transmissions, and the reception extensions in the present invention are information which acts in conjunction with or in connection with the transmitted multimedia information, which is not transmitted but works. There are three categories described in relation to psychographic extensions.

The first category is described as the cross correlation between the transmitted information and the extended information due to the presence of the untransmitted information. Dithering of an image is an example, which is obscuring the defects of the presented image, which improves the quality of the image. This type of system does not eliminate the defects of the image but substantially masks the defects. The second example is second audio material, such as the sound of the sea, which masks problems in the audio quality of the first sound (voice, music, etc.).

The second category is that the signal changes substantially without the use of any control signal, for example through interpolation or other techniques. A typical example of this is a graphic equalizer in which a certain frequency is extended depending on the range of a particular device. Another example of the second category relates to frequency and amplification, in which the specific signal is compressed to further extend the transmitted frequency. It is well known to use various filters to sharpen or provide specific information that transforms a signal without substantially controlling it.

Finally, a third category is to use the first and second information to drive other generators presented in the multimedia system. This can be used to extend multimedia information or program models. This is an example of the use of a real-time graphical frequency spectrum to extend a program model in the form of a music juke box.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first multimedia information may be compressed to reduce bandwidth by using a known algorithm. The signal may be replaced by a generator responsive to the first / second layer signal. Finally, a key code can be used to generate the information provided in such things as a look-up table.

Although all of the above methods provide the benefits of the present invention, key coding has additional benefits that are not apparent when used in the optimization system according to the present invention. In the following paragraphs various key coding systems will be described with their benefits.

Typically, looking at interactive multimedia information signals, there are several elements of such information. The first element is the data or the multimedia information itself to be performed. The second element is called the program model dynamics. It is a change that occurs in interactive multimedia information, for example by fading which allows transmission from graphics or from one scene of a video image to another. Conversely, if you want to delete an image, there is information associated with the multimedia data that invokes the transition to make the change effective.

Finally, the third category of interactive multimedia information is to allow certain devices or systems to go from one category to another. In a typical interactive multimedia information system, all the information is necessary to properly implement such information.

In its simplest form, the key has an identification code that directs the command from the other side of the device. An obvious example of such a key system is a very simple dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signal. This type of signal can be used in the field of telephony to provide keying for low bandwidth protocols. This key instructs a specific information code table on one side of the network to provide specific information about the displayed multimedia information without requiring substantial transmission of the multimedia information.

A more specific version of this form of key coding is referred to herein as Control information keying. Control information keying means that a key code is used to access a particular type of command used to control another item on another side of the network.

Such a table is used to access a particular set of multimedia information in the network. The last version of key coding is called a program branching key, described by each key presenting a particular branch identification. Thus, in this type of key coding, the key is cross-referenced to a particular branch of an interactive multimedia program that allows a plurality of functions or commands, each branch being accessed to repeat the program model.

An important feature that all these keys are provided by the coding arrangement is that they can use the information already presented on the network. Thus, rather than having to provide processing power within the optimization system itself, the processing power inherent in the network or system being accessed may be used.

It is also important to develop means for improving the transmission quality of multimedia information. For example, the information is dedicated to the standard communication file data transfer protocol using existing transfer algorithms such as CCITT v.32 or Bell 202. The interactive multimedia information may use a special protocol optimized for the specific interactive multimedia information transmitted. In doing so, algorithms for compression algorithms are interactively matrixed like transmission algorithms, providing the highest quality of information with the highest degree of dialogue with the smallest transmission lines.

The transmission algorithm wave compression algorithm will be described with reference to FIG. 6, which has been shown to cooperate to provide a high quality multimedia image. The flowchart comprises providing a program model in which the first layer and the second layer are separated (block 202). The first layer is compressed and encoded. (Blocks 204,206).

The control element (block 210) is used to control the compression matrix and the transmission matrix. These two matrices are composed of a plurality of compression algorithms and transmission algorithms, each of which is interactively controlled so that various algorithms are detected, and the quality and transmission speed of multimedia information are determined interactively.

The quality of the information is determined manually or using some control circuit. It is clear that this same matrix can also be used for the second layer. However, such illustration is omitted for clarity and simplicity of the invention.

A description will be given with reference to FIG. 7, which is an exemplary block diagram of a compression and transmission algorithm that can be used in accordance with the present invention. Circles 302 arranged in the vertical direction are compression algorithms. The rectangles 304 arranged in the horizontal direction are transmission algorithms.

For example, the compression algorithm could be a generator with JPEG and MIDI. Similarly, the transmission algorithm can be optimized for JPEG, data compression for MIDI, or DTMF for key transmission type algorithms. Other algorithms may be chosen interactively to provide the highest quality multimedia information while utilizing the minimum bandwidth.

Therefore, the first compression algorithm may be selected according to the first transmission algorithm. The multimedia information is reviewed for image or audio quality and a second compression algorithm is selected. The multimedia information is reviewed and if the quality is unacceptable the second transmission algorithm is selected. The quality of the information is reviewed. This process is repeated until the best or desired query multimedia information is obtained and the speed of interactivity is provided.

The multimedia information taken from the compression / transmission algorithm can be analog or digital. However, for digital signals, there is an advantage that can be used in accordance with the present invention.

It is well known that digital data information is typically also sent a file specifying particular parameters of the data. There is information in the data information itself and in the data information that is not converted to a specific set of files. In the case of an image file, header information specifies the dimensions, pixel depths, and other characteristics of a particular image. These files occupy up to 20 percent of the data files.

Conversely, in a file such as a MIDI music file composed of a plurality or a series of scores, the header includes musical instrument information, related information, and characteristics of a specific file. In this example, the header information does not change even if the amount of information is reduced significantly using an optimization method.

Thus, in the case of an image file, the header is first sent out as uncompressed or lossless data compression as a second file since it remains an improvement. The data file itself is compressed to a smaller size.

Another way to extend the psychographic parameters is to provide some form of error detection and adjustment. Detection and coordination can be by interpolation of errors. An alternative method of the error corrector is the error correction / transmission algorithm. What this means is that it is sent in compression to expand the interactivity.

In this type of system, the base file is compressed and decompressed before the file is sent. This released file is called an expanded compressed base file. The expanded compressed base file is then compared to the original base file and an error file is found (the error file is the difference between the base file and the expanded compressed base file). The error file is compressed and sent over the line as a compressed version of the base file. These files are combined with each other and compressed to provide an expanded image.

As shown in FIG. 8, one data file using this technique can be initially separated into a first layer and a second layer. The first layer can be compressed using a first compression algorithm, the header is sent first through the first transmission line, and the compressed signal is sent through the second transmission line.

Thus, the amount of storage required for the file is greatly reduced through the second compression technique. This information is transmitted or stored over the network, rather than having all the information stored in a particular device in the optimized system.

For those skilled in the art, it is apparent that the number of algorithms is not limited to the number shown in the drawings. The order or selection of algorithms may also be modified within the scope of the present invention.

The present invention has been described to expand the interactivity of the system by compressing the first layer or layer, and compressing and transmitting the first layer. It is also important to expand the second layer to have the same effect.

Therefore, it is important to extend the second layer, to extend the first layer, or to expand both. Thus, the present invention can extend the interactivity of the multimedia system by using compression and transmission algorithms and through psychographic extension of the program model.

The function of the compression and transmission algorithms may be done by other means. For example, a signal generator can be used to provide the same information. Signal generators that respond to a particular layer or layer of information may be used to provide that information or the same level of information. For example, a tone generator responsive to a signal from the second layer can be used to provide a tone representative of the second layer.

Conversely, any type of graphics generator may be used to correspond to signals of the same type to provide a particular type of graphical image in a video system. Finally, the psychographic parameters can be adjusted by the adjuster or optionally or by automatic means.

Optimized multimedia information from program source data is processed by MCPS 44 to be used interactively with IMDs 52. (FIG. 2) A preferred embodiment of MCPS 44 is shown in FIG. The MCPS includes a Distributed Computing Architecture (500). The distributed computing structure 500 includes a master node 502 having several server nodes 504 connected to several ports 506 in turn.

When connected via an existing network, such as a switched telephone network, and with an IMD with its own processing storage and computational structure, the entire network operates in a large distributed computing environment. This environment shares all dimensions of calculation, storage, transmission and external environment (printing, product order, mail function, etc.). This type of computational structure includes dynamic port allocation and includes incremental failure specification to allow robustness of the MCPS 44.

In the above entertainment system, it is also important to have an interactive multimedia device 52 that allows the receipt of high quality multimedia information from the IMM 42.

9 is a preferred embodiment of an interactive multimedia decoder (IMD) 52A. The IMD 52A is composed of several elements. The telephone line is connected to the multimedia modem 522. The multimedia modem is connected to a multimedia memory 524, which can be expandable dynamic random access memory (DRAM). The multimedia modem chip 522 provides data to the multimedia decompression device 526. The multimedia memory provides data to a graphics / character generator 536, a language generator 538 and a music synthesizer 540 (Synthe sizer).

In addition, the outputs of the generators 536,538, 540 are provided to the video control chip 532. Video control 532 provides a signal to a standard television display and receives a signal from a standard television source. The multimedia modem 522, the multimedia memory 524, the multimedia decompressor 526, the multimedia digital / audio controller 528, the video control 532 and the music synthesizer 544 all manage all the operations of the element. Controlled by an interactive control interface 530. Video control 528 may be connected to a standard television keypad output, or may be used in various ways as described below for a television remote type device or a specific IMD remote.

The user's personal and demographic information (age, race, gender, and other personal characteristics) is combined with the IMD 52 (serial number, generator number, type, etc.) like technical information. After connecting the IMD 52 to the MCPS 44, the IMD 52 may send this information at any time after or at the beginning of the session. The information is then updated by receiving data from the MCPS 44 or, optionally, directly from the IMD 52 or from the MCPS 44 using a remote control or keypad.

Another mode of operation is the delivery of multimedia during periods when no communication network is used. In this way, a large amount of multimedia information is effectively transmitted and stored in the IMD 52 for later review and extended interactivity.

The function of each other element of the preferred embodiment will be described briefly in the following.

[Multimedia Modem 522]

A. Responds to all communication between standard telephone lines, optional serial port, interface to multimedia memory, multimedia decode, audio control, and processor control module.

B. Standard protocol support for half-duplex, full duplex, and half-duplex high speed operation.

C. On-chip encode / decode available for voice, facsimile, and data functions.

D. Dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) detection and generation

E. Automatically Detect Voice / Facsimile / Data Switches for Transparent Mode Transitions

F. Combine control unit with binary file transfer, facsimile, data and voice modes, optional proprietary multimedia processor, optimized protocol firmware control.

G. Firmware allows the use of a multimedia modem for the IMD to perform call processing functions, including telephone call dialing and connection, reception in the absence of data, and faxing among other functions.

[Multimedia Memory 524]

A. Nominal DRAM or VRAM, and auxiliary multimedia data storage for image mixing / processing.

B. Nominal ROM for Resident IMD Control Program.

C. Optional co-resident DRAM for multimedia data storage and program / data storage.

D. Optional Non-volatile Storage (Scalable)

E. VRAM / ROM / DRAM and memory control unit for nonvolatile storage.

[Multimedia Decode (526)]

A. Respond to real-time decompression of the image sent or stored to IMD 52.

B. On-chip inverse discontinuous cosine transform, such as multiple algorithm coding.

C. Inverse Quantization Decoder / Table

D. Built-in zoom, pan, chromakey from compressed data and interface with the video data bus, multimedia memory, multimedia modem, video control and microprocessor control sections.

[Video Control (532)]

A. Respond to the video mixing, expansion, and display functions of all IMD 52.

B. Pixel Processor for Mix, Zoom, Pan, Chroma Key, Convert, Transfer on Pixel Data.

C. Graphics processor for creating pictures (eg colored rectangles), sprites, text with foreign characters, and scrolling.

D.A / D conversion, analog / NTSC, NTSC video plus stereo audio / RF.

[Graphics / Text, Language Generator, Music Synthesizer (536, 538, 540)]

A. Respond to extend received analog / digital audio, create music synthesizers, expand overall analog mixing and audio effects.

B. Cooperate with decoding load.

C. Instrument synth sampled from compressed MIDI input.

D. Built-in, micro-controller for multi-task creation.

E. Dual analog source mix, digital audio and synthesizer mix, and analog audio controls (volume, bass, treble, balance) for output to analog left and right audio.

[Interactive Multi-Task Processor 530]

A. Respond to multimask execution of resident or downloaded IMD code for MCPS related or independent operation.

B. Master / secondary microcontroller architecture for multi-task control of communications, multimedia memory, multimedia decode, digital video control, digital audio / synthesized, and interface management.

An extended multimedia entertainment system is provided through the cooperation of IMM 42, IMD 52 and MCPS 44. These devices, when connected to a network or television or stereo equipment, provide for enhanced interactivity as well as enhanced query multimedia information. This type of system also provides the ability to generate income and to know the characteristics of an individual who is a user of program source material (songs and videos).

Although the invention has been described in accordance with the accompanying drawings, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications to the embodiments are possible without departing from the basic scope of the invention. Thus, for those skilled in the art, other variations and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

Claims (31)

Means for storing a plurality of tunes; Means for selecting one of the songs stored in the storage means; Means for transmitting the selected song through a network; Means for responding to said selection means and for receiving by the receiver a piece of music from the storage means; And always receiving means includes means for receiving information on the price of one song from the storage means and limiting the number of times of the song. The interactive music listening and entertainment system according to claim 1, further comprising means for selectively and interactively recording a specific song from among a plurality of songs, connected to said storage means. The interactive music listening and entertainment system according to claim 1, wherein the receiving means encodes the song to limit the number of times of the song. The interactive music listening and entertainment system according to claim 1, wherein said receiving means is connected to one ordering. Means for storing a plurality of songs and video information associated with the songs; Means for selecting a song from the storage means and video information associated with the song; Means for responding to said selection means and for transmitting the selected piece and video information associated therewith to a network; Means for responding to a selection means and for receiving the song and video information associated therewith; The receiving means is an interactive multimedia video entertainment system which receives information from the storage means about the price of the selected song and the video information associated therewith, calculates the number of times a song is played and charges the receiver a specific price per song. . 6. The interactive multimedia video entertainment system according to claim 5, wherein the receiving means encodes a song and video information associated with it to limit the number of times it is played for a video. 6. The interactive multimedia video entertainment system according to claim 5, wherein the receiving means is connected to the ordering of songs and video information associated therewith. 6. The interactive multimedia video entertainment system according to claim 5, further comprising means for interactively and selectively recording a particular song and video information associated with the storage means. Means for storing multimedia information allowing for the generation of audio and video presentations with multiple music tracks and multiple voice tracks; Means for selecting a particular set of multimedia information in the storage means; Means for transmitting a particular set of multimedia information; A conversation responsive to said selection means and transmission means, comprising means capable of receiving a particular set of multimedia information and replacing at least one music track as well as multiple voice tracks, thereby extending the dialogue and quality of the particular set of multimedia information Multimedia karaoke system. A plurality of monitors for the plurality of entertainment equipment or audio tracks, each entertainment equipment and audio track associated with one track of multimedia information, and each monitor associated with one entertainment equipment or audio track; A plurality of video cameras, each camera associated with one entertainment equipment and connected to a monitor; Means for providing the same multimedia presentation to each of the plurality of monitors; And a means for interactively and selectively replacing at least one track in a plurality of entertainment equipment or an audio track with one track of multimedia information. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein said alternate means extends at least one track or voice track of the entertainment equipment. The system of claim 11, wherein the at least one entertainment equipment is a MIDI guitar. 13. The system of claim 12, wherein the at least one entertainment equipment is a MIDI drum. 12. The system of claim 10, comprising means for replacing at least one track with one of the video cameras. 15. The system of claim 14, comprising color keying of video information for each individual player using the entertainment equipment or voice track. 16. The system of claim 15, comprising color key coding of a video camera to produce interactive display output. 17. The system of claim 16, wherein the color key is replaced with source program material to produce an extended interactive multimedia video product. An interactive multimedia mastering system (IMM) for receiving program source data from a network; An interactive multimedia device (IMD) for selecting specific program source data from the IMM and for storing program source data received from the IMM; Multimedia information entertainment system comprising a Multimedia Call Processing System (MCPS) capable of retrieving program source material sent to IMD and receiving credit or other information. 19. The system of claim 18, wherein the IMD comprises a music synthesizer and at least one multimedia decompression means for receiving digital information and digital information from the MCPS including compressed MIDI data showing program source data. 19. The multimedia information entertainment system according to claim 18, wherein the IMD comprises a music synthesizer and key coding means for receiving analog information and digital information from the MCPS including compressed MIDI data for giving program source data. 20. The system of claim 19, wherein the multimedia decompression means is a video decompression algorithm. 19. The system of claim 18, wherein the MCPS sends actual program information data over a network. 20. The system of claim 19, wherein the MCPS sends order information to a network. 21. The multimedia as recited in claim 20, further comprising means for using, by the MCPS, the IMD to select personal program source material for compilation into a set of personalized program source material that is subsequently down the network and sent to the IMD. Information entertainment system. 21. The system of claim 20, further comprising means for using, by the MCPS, a telephone handset to select personal program source material for compilation into a set of personalized program source material that is later delivered to a user. . 22. The system of claim 21, wherein the program source material is a song. 22. The system of claim 21, further comprising a television and stereo coupled to the IMD for displaying audio and video program source material from information stored in the IMD and information in the IMM. 28. The apparatus of claim 27, wherein the voice and entertainment equipment is separated into separate music and video tracks, the music tracks being distinct analog audio, digital audio and MIDI data tracks, and the video tracks being analog video, digital video, compressed video and keys. A multimedia information entertainment system that is keyed program source information. 29. The system of claim 28, further comprising means for replacing tracks associated with program source material to permit education. 30. The system of claim 29, further comprising means for presenting program source data to be displayed in color conversion on a program monitor to allow the user to clarify the location of the material to the user. 31. The system of claim 30, further comprising means for presenting music scores combined with individual tracks superimposed on a video monitor such that, in the presence of color conversion, the current location of music is clearly displayed.