KR20030018509A - Apparatus for audition with on-line and controlling method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An audition device for an on-line and a method for controlling the same are provided for a user to audition for production by an on-line after transmitting production contents through the Internet, so as to relax a spatial and temporal restriction with respect to a reading and use of a transmitted file. CONSTITUTION: An audition device is connected to an audition service server through the Internet. The audition service server classifies and stores music videos transmitted from the audition device in a database and supports a reading and an examination of stored data using a user computer. The audition device records a direction of a user and transmits the direction to the audition service server. A camera(21) photographs a stage area and outputs an image photographed with respect to a subject. A coin unit(23) detects predetermined money and outputs a signal corresponded to the detected money. An accompanying device(22) outputs an accompanying signal corresponded to a selected music. If the inserted money information is received from the coin unit(23), a peripheral device control unit(31) displays a mode selection menu corresponded to a received money through a display unit(34) and performs a process corresponded to a mode selected through a key input device(33) based on a support of a computer(32).

Description

Audition device for online and control method {Apparatus for audition with on-line and controlling method

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an online audition apparatus and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to an online audition apparatus and a control method thereof, which enable a user to create a music video and view it on the Internet.

Karaoke device is a widely popular entertainment device that allows a user to sing by outputting accompaniment corresponding to the selected song.

However, such a karaoke device has a disadvantage in that it ends in one-time because it can not play and see the song and motion that he sang.

On the other hand, in the past, auditions were provided intermittently by a broadcasting company or an agency to provide celebrity candidates including singer candidates who wish to become singers to evaluate their abilities. .

However, this audition method is not a small cost to create a stage and a facility for one-time use, and the judges and aspirants have to go to a specific audition place, so there is a burden of moving. In addition, due to these disadvantages it is difficult to always audition, and there is a disadvantage that the support opportunity of the celebrity aspirant accordingly.

The present invention was devised to improve the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to transmit the contents of the user's directing through the Internet to alleviate the time and space constraints on the viewing and use of the transmitted files, and to audition online. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an online audition device and a control method thereof, which can support receiving.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an audition system to which an online audition device according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the audition device of FIG. 1.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process according to a selection mode of the audition device of FIG. 1.

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10: Internet 20: Audition apparatus

21: camera 22: half cycle

23: coin machine 31: peripheral controller

32: computer 33: key input device

34: indicator 35: microphone

36: amplifier 37: lighting unit

38: Headphone 39: Speaker

In order to achieve the above object, the on-line audition apparatus according to the present invention comprises: an imager for outputting an image signal photographing a motion of a user; Half cycle; A payment device capable of paying a usage fee; When the payment signal for the usage fee is received from the payment device, a menu for selecting a usage mode corresponding to the payment amount is provided, and when the selected mode is an online transmission mode, an accompaniment corresponding to the song input by the user is output. Control the half cycle and construct a music video generated by recording a voice input by the user and a signal photographed by the imager according to the accompaniment output from the half cycle together with the identifier input by the user and selection mode information through the Internet. And an audition processor configured to transmit the set audition service server.

Preferably, the payment device is a coin machine, and when the input money signal is received from the coin machine, the audit processor displays a selectable mode corresponding to the received money input amount, and performs a process corresponding to the selected mode.

The online transmission mode is a web transmission mode that transmits the recorded music video to the audition server and processes it for viewing through the Internet, and transmits the music video to the audition server, and examines the transmitted music video. It is preferable to include; audition mode for processing to receive.

In addition, when the audition processor is selected as the online transmission mode, the audition processor outputs a message requesting input of a user's social security number as the identifier, and transmits the input social security number together with the music video.

In addition, in order to achieve the above another object, according to the present invention, in the control method of the online audition apparatus that can transmit the music video generated from the captured image and the input voice online, corresponding to the payment amount Displaying a selectable mode; If the selected mode is an online transmission mode, outputting a message requesting input of a social security number and a curved tag as an identifier; Outputting accompaniment corresponding to the selected song; Generating a music video recording a voice image input by the user and an image capturing the motion of the user according to the accompaniment; And transmitting the music video and the social security number information to a set address of an internet site.

Hereinafter, an online audition apparatus and a control method thereof according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an audition system to which an online audition device according to the present invention is applied.

Referring to the drawings, the audition system includes an audition device 20 and an audition service server 40 interconnected via the Internet 10.

The audition service server 40 is an Internet site having a unique internet address. The audition service server 40 classifies and stores music videos transmitted from the audition device 20 in a database, and views and examines the stored data using the user computer 60. It is built to support

The audition device 20 is configured to record the direction of the user and transmit it to the audition service server.

Such an audition apparatus will be described with reference to FIG.

Referring to the drawings, the audition device 20 includes a camera 21, a half cycle 22, a coin machine 23, and an audition processor.

At least one camera 21, which is an imager, is provided to capture an area to be a stage, and outputs a captured image of a subject.

The coin machine 23 is applied as a payment machine, detects an input amount of money, and outputs a signal corresponding to the detected amount of money. In addition to the coin machine 23, a credit card payment machine (not shown), or a payment machine that allows the administrator to input the use amount information corresponding to the use amount received from the user or the corresponding use time may be applied.

The half period 22 outputs an accompaniment signal corresponding to the selected song as having the same function as the half period applied in the karaoke apparatus. The accompaniment is stored in the memory in the half cycle 22.

The audition processor provides a menu for selecting a usage mode corresponding to the input amount from the coin machine 23 which is the payment machine, and performs a corresponding process according to the selected mode.

Preferably, the audition processor supports selecting a karaoke mode, a web transmission mode, and an audition mode for the use mode.

Here, the karaoke mode is a mode that controls the half-cycle so that you can sing according to the accompaniment corresponding to the selected song, such as using a known karaoke device, the web transmission mode by recording the song and the direction of his singing It is a mode for transmitting the generated music video to the audition service server 40, the audition mode is to record the song and his own appearance of the song he is sent to the audition service server, but processed to be judged Mode.

The audition processor includes a controller 30, a key input device 33, an indicator 34, and an illumination unit 37.

The controller 30 has a peripheral controller 31 and a computer 32.

The controller 30 may be formed integrally with each other while communicating with the computer 32 and the computer 32 which is responsible for temporary storage of the recorded image and transmission via the Internet 10 as shown. It may be configured as a peripheral controller 31 for controlling.

The computer 32 is a conventional computer structure and includes a central processing unit (not shown), a storage device (not shown), and a communication device (not shown).

The communication device performs communication with the peripheral controller 31 and transmits signals to the Internet 10.

The execution program of the audition apparatus is recorded in the storage device.

The peripheral controller 31 processes the signal received from the coin 23, the key input device 33, and the camera 21.

When the peripheral controller 31 receives the input amount information from the coin machine 23, the peripheral device controller 31 displays a mode selection menu corresponding to the received amount on the display 34 and corresponds to the mode selected through the key input device 33. Processing is performed with the support of the computer 32. The key input device 33 may be a keyboard and / or a remote controller (not shown) for outputting a key input signal wirelessly.

The peripheral controller 31 mixes the signals input through the half cycle 22 and the microphone 35 and outputs them to the headphones 38 and the speakers 39, and is an online transmission mode that collectively refers to web transmission and audition modes. When the mixed signal and the signal input from the camera is transmitted to the computer (32). In addition, the peripheral controller 31 outputs the lyrics information output from the half cycle 22 and an image signal input from the camera 21 to the display 34.

The computer 32 encodes the received audio and video signals and transmits them to the audition service server 40 through the communication device.

The amplifier 36 amplifies the signal input from the microphone 35 and the signal input from the half cycle 22 and outputs the amplified signal to the peripheral controller 31.

The lighting unit 37 includes a plurality of lighting apparatuses and a driving unit capable of driving on and off of the lighting apparatuses in various patterns.

The driving unit of the lighting unit 37 controls on / off driving of the plurality of lighting apparatuses according to a signal input from the microphone 35 and the half cycle 22 via the amplifier 36.

The computer 32 receives the user's voice input from the microphone 35, the accompaniment output from the half cycle 22, and the video signal input from the camera 21 to generate a music video file, and to generate the music video file. Transmits to the audition service server 40, that is, the Internet address set together with the identifier information and mode selection information entered.

The operation of the audition device will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 3.

First, it is determined whether a coin has been input (step 100).

When a signal indicating that the coin has been input from the coin machine 23 is received, a mode selection menu corresponding to the input liquid is displayed through the indicator 34 (step 110).

For example, when the usage fee for each of the karaoke mode, the web transmission mode, and the audition mode is set to 500 won, 1000 won, and 1500 won, the mode selection menu displays only the first menu, the karaoke mode, when 500 won is input, and 1000 won is selected. If it is input, the user can select one of the first menu and the second menu, karaoke and web transmission mode, and if more than 1,500 won, the first menu is the second menu and the third menu, karaoke, web transmission, and audition mode. Mark which one to choose.

If any mode is selected through the key input device 33 for the displayed menu, the menu selection signal is analyzed (step 120).

If it is determined that the first menu (karaoke mode) is selected (step 130), the music selection request message is displayed through the indicator (step 210).

When the curved tack signal is input from the user through the key input device 33, the controller 30 controls the half cycle 22 so that the accompaniment and lyrics of the corresponding song are output (step 220). Further, time counting is started simultaneously with the accompaniment output (step 230).

Thereafter, it is determined whether the counted time is within the set retryable time (step 240). Here, the retryable time is a time set to give a retry opportunity when a user tries to retry a song due to wrong input of a song number or other reasons, and may be set to 30 seconds as an example.

If it is within the retryable time at step 240, it is determined whether to cancel (step 250), and if canceled is selected, the process returns to step 210 to give a chance to retry.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the menu selected in steps 140 to 150 is the second menu (web transfer mode) or the third menu (audition mode), the corresponding menu item is stored and the display unit 34 displays a message requesting input of an identifier. (Step 310). The identifier is for the audition service server 40 to easily find and browse his music video.

Preferably, a window for inputting the user's social security number as an identifier is displayed. When entering an arbitrary ID and password as an identifier, there is a possibility of overlapping with other users. Therefore, it is preferable to request the input of a social security number to avoid duplication of the identifier. In addition to social security numbers, it is desirable to support the input of other identifiers such as telephone numbers.

The input identifier information, for example, the social security number, is temporarily stored in the storage device of the computer 32 together with the selection menu information.

Thereafter, the music selection request message and the guidance text are displayed (step 320).

The prompt is displayed, for example, "Start with cusine, start with a song, then press enter."

When a song is selected and the Enter key is pressed, a time for outputting a cue sign through at least one of the speaker 39, the headphone 38, and the indicator 34 after the set time, and determining whether to allow retry. The count is started (step 330).

Thereafter, the accompaniment corresponding to the selected song is output, and the signal input through the microphone 35 and the signal captured by the camera 21 are recorded (step 340).

Steps 350 through 360 correspond to those described through steps 240 through 250 above.

When the song is finished, whether or not to transmit is displayed through the display 34, and if it is determined that the transmission is selected (step 370), the recorded file, the identifier and the selection menu information together with the audition service server 40 Transmit (step 380).

The audition service server 40 stores the music video file transmitted from the audition device 20 through the Internet 10 in the database 50, analyzes the attribute information of the received file, that is, selection mode information, and selects the selected file. If the mode is 2, that is, the web transmission mode, the user registers in the corresponding directory so that the user can view or publicly view the resident registration number.

The file selected as the web transmission mode can be used when the user wants to e-mail to another person or create his own music video album.

The audition service server 40 transmits detailed personal information, name, contact information, using the social security number entered by the user, if the attribute information of the stored music video file transmitted from the audition device 20 through the Internet 10 was in the audition mode. It supports inputting the information included and saves the registered music video in the classified waiting directory so that the selected judges can examine and be notified of the result. Then, the judges usually access the directory or examine the audit file assigned to them from the audition service server, and register the audit result in the audition service server so that the sponsor can be notified or read.

As described so far, according to the online audition apparatus according to the present invention and a control method thereof, a broadcasting station that manages the discovery of entertainers by registering a music video generated by recording songs and motions that have been singed on the web. Alternatively, the officials of the agency can provide a cultural space where a singer or entertainer is selected by judging, and can transmit the generated music video to acquaintances or keep it for memories.

Claims (6)

An imager for outputting an image signal photographing a user's motion; Half cycle; A payment device capable of paying a usage fee; When the payment signal for the usage fee is received from the payment device, a menu for selecting a usage mode corresponding to the payment amount is provided, and when the selected mode is an online transmission mode, an accompaniment corresponding to the song input by the user is output. Control the half cycle and construct a music video generated by recording a voice input by the user and a signal photographed by the imager according to the accompaniment output from the half cycle together with the identifier input by the user and selection mode information through the Internet. And an audition processor for transmitting to the set audition service server. According to claim 1, wherein the payment unit is a coin group, And the audition processor displays a selectable mode in response to the received input amount and performs a process corresponding to the selected mode when the input amount signal is received from the coin. The method of claim 2, The online transmission mode is a web transmission mode that transmits the recorded music video to the audition server and processes it for viewing through the Internet, and transmits the music video to the audition server, and examines the transmitted music video. Audition mode for processing to receive; Online audition device comprising a. The method of claim 1, wherein the audition processor outputs a message requesting input of a user's social security number as the identifier when the online transmission mode is selected, and transmits the input social security number together with the music video. Audition device. In the control method of the online audition apparatus that can transmit the music video generated from the captured image and the input voice online, Displaying a selectable mode corresponding to the payment amount; If the selected mode is an online transmission mode, outputting a message requesting input of a social security number and a curved tag as an identifier; Outputting accompaniment corresponding to the selected song; Generating a music video recording a voice image input by the user and an image capturing the motion of the user according to the accompaniment; And transmitting the music video and the social security number information to a set address of an internet site. The method of claim 5, The online transmission mode is a web transmission mode which transmits the recorded music video to the address of the Internet site and processes it for viewing through the Internet, and transmits the music video to the address of the Internet site, but transmits the music video. Include an audition mode to process the review for And transmitting the music video including the mode selection information when transmitting the music video to the address of the Internet site.