KR100562678B1 - Apparatus and method for controlling major/minor monitor in karaoke device - Google Patents

Abstract

The disclosed contents relate to a main / second monitor control apparatus and a control method of a karaoke cycle, wherein data for basic karaoke cycle functions such as code, start, stop, reservation, etc. of each song are input from a key input unit or a receiver in a karaoke cycle control unit. If the user inputs the code number of the specific song input by the user through the main graphic control unit, the song title corresponding to the code number, the video data displayed as the background, and the lyrics subtitle data of the specific song selected by the user to the main monitor, If the data for the karaoke cycle add-on function such as song search, chat, web surfing, etc. is input from the key input unit or the receiver, the user inputs the song search word and the searched result to the secondary monitor through the sub graphic control unit. Or monitor program execution screen for chatting and web surfing Outputs to be displayed on the screen.

Therefore, the present invention can sufficiently display data according to the basic functions and additional functions of the singing cycle period, and can also prevent user's operational confusion, and does not require a separate PC or set-top box for using additional functions. Thus, the cost of system configuration and program development can be reduced.

Song cycle, main monitor, secondary monitor, basic functions, additional functions

Description

Apparatus and method for controlling major / minor monitor in karaoke device}

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a main / second monitor control apparatus of a karaoke cycle according to the present invention;

Figure 2 is a flow chart illustrating in detail the operation of the main / secondary monitor control method of the song cycle according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

100: primary remote control 110: secondary remote control

200: song group cycle 210: key input unit

220: receiver 230: controller

240: memory 250: audio output

260: main graphic control unit 270: sub graphic control unit

300: speaker 400: main monitor

410: secondary monitor

The present invention relates to a monitor control apparatus and a control method.

More specifically, two independent monitors can be connected together to the karaoke cycle so that one monitor displays video and lyrics subtitle data, which is the basic function of the karaoke cycle, and the other monitor displays song search, chat and web surfing. The present invention relates to a main / sub monitor control device and a control method of a karaoke cycle for displaying data according to the use of various additional functions of the karaoke cycle.

In general, the vocal cycle is a device that allows the user to sing while watching the background image and lyrics subtitles output through the monitor in accordance with the accompaniment sound that is articulated according to the MIDI standard.

The accompaniment sound data and the lyrics caption data according to the MIDI standard are stored in a predetermined data memory in the song period, and new song data is upgraded by adding new song data at a predetermined period.

When using the song cycle, users first find the song they want through a booklet with a code for each song or a monitor connected to the song cycle, and then enter the code of the song into the song cycle.

After that, when the user presses the start button or the scheduled sequence, the karaoke cycle plays the MIDI data corresponding to the song selected by the user, and the user displays the background data on the monitor and through the MIDI data played through the speaker. The song is sung while watching the lyrics subtitle data.

In this way, the monitor connected to the karaoke cycle has various menus and icons for using the karaoke cycle in addition to the background image and lyrics subtitle data (displayed on the screen when the song cycle is in the driving standby state), and the code number input by the user for selection. And song songs corresponding to the code number is displayed on the screen can be conveniently used by users.

However, in the conventional song cycle as described above, since the screen size of the monitor connected to the song cycle is limited, when the basic function of the song cycle is displayed on the monitor, another user uses an additional function such as song search. In the case of being displayed together on the same monitor could not display enough information, there was a problem that prevents the display of the basic functions of the song cycle.

In addition, the conventional karaoke cycle requires a user to install a separate PC or set-top box in the karaoke cycle in order to use other additional functions such as chat and web surfing in addition to searching for a song, the cost of the system configuration is greatly increased. However, there was a problem of separately developing a program for driving a PC or set-top box connected to a singing cycle.

The object of the present invention is to connect the two monitors that are used independently of one karaoke cycle to solve the above problems, one monitor (main monitor) to display the video and lyrics subtitle data which is the basic function of the karaoke cycle The other monitor (sub monitor) to provide the main / secondary monitor control device and control method of the karaoke cycle to display data according to the use of various additional functions of the singing cycle, such as song search, chat, web surfing There is.

In order to achieve the above object, a main / second monitor control apparatus for a karaoke cycle according to the present invention reproduces MIDI data of a song corresponding to a code selected by a user and outputs accompaniment sound data and lyrics subtitle data through a speaker and a monitor. In the karaoke cycle, data about the karaoke cycle basic functions such as code, start, stop, and reservation for each song input by the user using the key provided in the karaoke cycle, and karaoke cycle such as song search, chat and web surfing A key input unit for receiving data on an additional function; The main remote control receives data on the basic functions of the song cycle, such as code, start, stop, and reservation for each song that the user enters, and the song cycle, such as searching for songs, chatting, and surfing the web, entered by the user through the secondary remote control. A receiving unit for receiving data on additional functions; When the data for the basic function of the song cycle is input from the key input unit or the receiving unit, the code number of the specific song input by the user, the song title corresponding to the code number, the image data displayed in the background, and the specific song selected by the user Controls to display lyrics subtitle data on the main monitor, and to display the song search terms and search results entered by the user on the secondary monitor when data for the song rhythm add-on is input from the key input unit or the receiving unit, or chat and web surfing. A control unit which executes a program for controlling the display unit to display on the sub monitor; A memory storing a program for using the basic and additional functions of the singing cycle period, and outputting MIDI data of a specific song previously stored under the control of a controller; An audio output unit for reproducing the MIDI data of the specific song selected by the user according to the control of the controller and outputting the MIDI data through the speaker; The main graphic outputs the code number of the specific song input by the user, the song title corresponding to the code number, the video data displayed in the background, and the lyrics subtitle data of the specific song selected by the user to the main monitor. A controller; And a sub graphic controller configured to output a song search word and a search result data input by a user or a screen for chatting and web surfing executed according to a user's selection to a sub monitor.

In this case, the controller may control to display various menus and icons for using the basic and additional functions of the singing cycle on the main monitor and the sub-monitor when the singing stage is in operation standby state according to an operation of the administrator. It is preferable.

In addition, according to the present invention, the main / sub monitor control method for the karaoke period, (1) whether the key signal data of the user for using the basic function or additional function of the karaoke period is input from the key input unit or the receiver in the song cycle period control unit. Judging the process; (2) When the user's key signal data is input from the key input unit or the receiving unit to use the function of the song cycle period, the control unit inputs the key signal to data for basic music cycle function such as code, start, stop, and reservation for each song. Determining whether or not the data is for a song half cycle add-on such as song search, chat, web surfing, etc .; (3) If the key signal data inputted from the key input unit or the receiver unit is data for the basic rhythm cycle function such as code, start, stop, reservation, etc. for each song, the control unit code of a specific song input by the user through the main graphic control unit. Displaying a song title corresponding to the number and code number, image data displayed as a background, and lyrics subtitle data of a specific song selected by the corresponding user on a screen of the main monitor; (4) If the key signal data input from the key input unit or the receiving unit is data for a karaoke cycle add-on function such as song search, chat, web surfing, etc., the control unit appends the song search word input by the user and the searched result through the sub graphic control unit. It is characterized in that the output to the monitor, or the program execution screen for chatting and web surfing output to the secondary monitor to display on the screen.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the main / secondary monitor control apparatus and control method of the karaoke cycle of the present invention.

Figure 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the main / sub monitor control apparatus of the karaoke cycle according to the present invention.

As shown in the drawing, the key input unit 210 uses the various numbers, letters, and function keys provided in the song cycle period 200 to the basic functions of the song cycle period such as code, start, stop, and reservation for each song input by the user. Data about the song rhythm add-on function such as song search, chat, web surfing, and the like, are output to the controller 230.

Receiving unit 220 is a song for each song input by the user through the main remote control 100, data for the basic function of the song cycle period, such as start, stop, reservation, or search for a song input by the user through the secondary remote control 110 Receives data on the singing cycle-period, such as chat, web surfing, and outputs the data to the controller 230.

In this case, the receiver 220 is configured to receive data transmitted from the primary remote control 100 and the secondary remote control 110 in common in consideration of the design cost and simplification of the singing cycle period 200.

The reason why the main remote control unit 100 and the sub remote control unit 110 are used separately is to prevent interference between the main monitor 400 and the sub monitor 410 and the user's interference.

The control unit 230, if data on the basic function of the singing cycle period 200 from the key input unit 210 or the receiving unit 220 is input, the song number corresponding to the code number and code number of the specific song input by the user, and the background The displayed image data and lyrics caption data for a specific song selected by the corresponding user are controlled to be displayed on the main monitor 400 through the main graphic controller 260.

In addition, when data for a song-ban cycle add function is input from the key input unit 210 or the receiver 220, the control unit 230 displays the sub-monitor 410 through the sub graphic control unit 270 through the song search word and the searched result. ) To display on the sub monitor 410 by executing a program for chatting or web surfing.

In addition, the controller 230 described above, when the karaoke cycle 200 is in the operation standby state according to the operation of the manager (for example, the manager operating the karaoke), the control unit 230 to the main monitor 400 and the secondary monitor 410 Controls to display various menus and icons for using the basic and additional functions of the singing cycle period 200.

The memory 240 stores a program for using the basic functions and additional functions of the song group period 200, and outputs MIDI data of a specific song previously stored under the control of the controller 230.

The audio output unit 250 reproduces the MIDI data of the specific song selected by the user under the control of the controller 230 and outputs the MIDI data through the speaker 300.

The main graphic controller 260 controls the code number of the specific song input by the user under the control of the controller 230, the song title corresponding to the code number, the image data displayed as the background, and the lyrics about the specific song selected by the user. The caption data is output to the main monitor 400.

The sub graphic controller 270 outputs a song search word and a search result data input by the user under the control of the controller 230, or a screen for chatting and web surfing executed according to the user's selection to the sub monitor 410. .

Next, an embodiment of a main / second monitor control method of a music recording cycle according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2.

Figure 2 is a flow chart illustrating in detail the operation of the main / secondary monitor control method of the song cycle according to the present invention.

First, the control unit 230 of the singing period 200 determines whether the key signal data of the user for using the basic function or additional function of the singing period 200 is input from the key input unit 210 or the receiving unit 220. (S100). That is, it is determined whether a user using the singing cycle period 200 operates various keys provided in the singing cycle period 200, or operates the main remote controller 100 or the secondary remote controller 110.

As a result of the determination, when the user's key signal data is input from the key input unit 210 or the reception unit 220 to use the function of the singing cycle period 200, the controller 230 inputs a corresponding key signal input by the user for each song. It is determined whether the data is for the basic music rhythm cycle function such as start, stop, reservation, or data for the karaoke cycle additional functions such as song search, chat and web surfing (S200).

As a result of the determination, if the key signal data input from the key input unit 210 or the receiver 220 is data for a basic cycle function such as code, start, stop, and reservation for each song, the controller 230 controls the main graphic controller 260. ), The code number of the specific song input by the user, the song title corresponding to the code number, the video data displayed as the background, and the lyrics caption data of the specific song selected by the user to the main monitor 400 To display on the (S300).

However, if the key signal data inputted from the key input unit 210 or the receiver 220 is data for a song cycle add function such as song search, chat, web surfing, etc., the controller 230 In the sub graphic control unit 270, the user inputs a song search word and a searched result to the sub monitor 410, or outputs a program execution screen for chatting and web surfing to the sub monitor 410 on the screen. To display (S400).

As described above, according to the main / second monitor control apparatus and control method of the karaoke cycle of the present invention, the main monitor displays video and lyrics subtitle data which is a basic function of the karaoke cycle, and the secondary monitor displays song search, chat, web surfing, etc. By displaying data according to additional functions, it is possible to sufficiently display the basic functions of the singing cycle and additional data according to the additional functions through the main / sub monitors, and to prevent the user from using the basic songs and additional functions of the singing cycle cycle. There is an effect that can be prevented.

In addition, since there is no need to provide a separate PC or a set-top box for the use of additional functions as in the prior art, it is possible to reduce the cost of system configuration and driving program development of a singing cycle cycle.

Herein, while the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will variously modify the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below. And can be changed.

Claims (3)

In the song cycle to play the MIDI data of the song corresponding to the specific chord selected by the user to output the accompaniment data and lyrics subtitle data through the speaker and the monitor, Using the key provided in the song cycle, the data for the song cycle basic functions such as the code, start, stop, and reservation for each song input by the user, and the data for the song cycle additional functions such as song search, chat, and web surfing, etc. A key input unit receiving an input; The main remote control receives data on the basic functions of the song cycle, such as code, start, stop, and reservation for each song that the user enters, and the song cycle, such as searching for songs, chatting, and surfing the web, entered by the user through the secondary remote control. Receiving unit for receiving data for the additional function; When the data for the basic function of the song cycle period is input from the key input unit or the receiving unit, the code number of the specific song input by the user, the song title corresponding to the code number, the image data displayed in the background, and the specific song selected by the user Control to display lyrics subtitle data about the main monitor, and display the search terms and the search results entered by the user on the secondary monitor when the data for the karaoke cycle add-on is input from the key input unit or the receiving unit; Controls to display on the secondary monitor by executing a program for web surfing, and when the singing cycle period is in operation standby state according to the operation of the administrator, various menus for using the basic functions and additional functions of the singing cycle period on the main monitor and the secondary monitor Control the display of the and icons on the screen. Control unit; A memory storing a program for using a basic music singing cycle basic function and an additional function, and outputting MIDI data of a specific song stored under the control of the controller; An audio output unit for reproducing MIDI data of a specific song selected by a user under a control of the controller and outputting the MIDI data through a speaker; A code number of a specific song input by the user under the control of the controller, a song title corresponding to the code number, image data displayed as a background, and lyrics caption data of the specific song selected by the user are output to the main monitor. Main graphical control unit; And And a sub graphic controller configured to output a song search word and a search result data input by a user or a screen for chatting and web surfing executed according to a user's selection to the sub monitor under the control of the controller. Main / sub monitor control of the music cycle. delete (1) determining whether the key signal data of the user for using the basic function or additional function of the singing period is input from the key input unit or the receiving unit by the control unit of the singing period; (2) As a result of the determination, when the user's key signal data is input from the key input unit or the receiving unit to use the function of the song cycle period, the key signal in the control unit is based on the song cycle period such as code, start, stop, and reservation for each song. Determining whether it is data for a function or data for a song half-cycle additional function such as song search, chat, and web surfing; (3) If the determination result indicates that the key signal data input from the key input unit or the reception unit is data for a basic cycle function such as code, start, stop, and reservation for each song, the control unit inputs the user through the main graphic control unit. Displaying a code number of a specific song, a song title corresponding to the code number, image data displayed as a background, and lyrics subtitle data of a specific song selected by the corresponding user on a main monitor; And (4) If the key signal data inputted from the key input unit or the receiver is data for a song cycle period additional function such as song search, chat, web surfing, etc. as a result of the determination in step (2), the controller controls the user through the sub graphic controller. A song search term and a search result which are inputted to the secondary monitor, or a program execution screen for chatting and web surfing is output to the secondary monitor and displaying on the screen. How to control secondary monitor.

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