WO2002041298A1

WO2002041298A1 - Music selling system and music selling method

Info

Publication number: WO2002041298A1
Application number: PCT/JP2000/008034
Authority: WO
Inventors: Kouji Furukawa
Original assignee: Video System Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2000-11-15
Filing date: 2000-11-15
Publication date: 2002-05-23
Also published as: AU2001214118A1; JPWO2002041298A1

Abstract

An accompaniment distributing server for transmitting accompaniment data, a tune distributing server for transmitting tune data, and a music selling device for receiving the transmitted accompaniment and tune data and storing them therein are interconnected through a communication line. The accompaniment data or the tune data is outputted from the music selling device, the user sings the song to the karaoke accompaniment, the singing is recorded on a recording medium, the tune is also recorded on the recording medium, the tune is reproduced and outputted, the tune is sold, and the user listens to the music.

Description

Specification

Music sound sales system and music sound sales method

【Technical field】

The present invention provides a musical sound sales system and a musical sound system that can automatically record an accompaniment music and record the singing voice of a singing performed along with the accompaniment music together with the accompaniment music, and output music including the accompaniment music and the singing voice _C about music sales method using sales system

[Background Art]

So-called karaoke, which sings along with accompaniment music that is created and output as sound, is widely used as a form of entertainment for both young and old. In such a karaoke apparatus used for karaoke, image data and character data recorded on a recording medium such as a laser disk or a video disk are output to display means such as a display device provided with the karaoke apparatus. At the same time, audio signals input using an audio input means such as a microphone and audio data such as accompaniment read and output from a recording medium are output using an audio output means such as a speaker. In the prior art karaoke apparatus, a recording medium such as a laser disk or a video disk is reproduced in a stationary karaoke apparatus installed in a room, and the karaoke apparatus main body is transported through a flexible wire. A microphone is connected, the sound signal from the microphone and the accompaniment played on the karaoke device are given to the speaker to output sound, and the song name and ぴ are displayed on a display device such as a cathode ray tube or liquid crystal. The characters such as the lyrics of the accompaniment and the background image are displayed.

In such a prior art karaoke apparatus, it is not possible to record the singing voice of the singing performed along with the accompaniment together with the accompaniment. In addition, in the karaoke apparatus of the prior art, only the accompaniment data is output as sound.For example, it is possible to output the music that simultaneously outputs the singing voice and the accompaniment of the singer who sings. Absent.

An object of the present invention is to include a function of a so-called karaoke apparatus, and to record a singing voice of a singing performed along with an accompaniment together with an accompaniment, and to simultaneously output a singing voice of a singer and an accompaniment. Music sound sales that can output sound It is an object of the present invention to provide a music sound selling method using a music sound selling system. DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

The present invention according to claim 1 is a music distribution server for transmitting accompaniment music data and music data via a communication line, and a music sound for receiving and storing the accompaniment music data transmitted from the music distribution server. A musical sound sales system that outputs accompaniment data or music data stored in the musical sound sales device, wherein the musical sound sales device outputs the stored accompaniment data based on a given output request. An accompaniment output means for outputting stored music data based on a given output request; and outputting accompaniment data or music data provided from the accompaniment output means or the music output means as an audio signal. Audio signal output means, audio signal input means for inputting audio signals, accompaniment data provided from the accompaniment output means, music output means Writing means for writing at least one or more of the audio data corresponding to the audio signal input from the audio data input means and the music data supplied from the step to a recording medium. It is a music sales system.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the music sound sales system includes a music distribution server for transmitting the accompaniment music data and the music data via a communication line, and an accompaniment music data transmitted from the music distribution server. 。 Outputs accompaniment music data or music data stored in the music sales device, including a music sales device that receives and stores music data. The musical sound sales device receives the accompaniment data and the music data transmitted from the music distribution server, stores the received accompaniment data and the music data in a storage means provided in the musical sound sales device, and performs the accompaniment based on the output request given. Play and output song data or song data as accompaniment songs or songs.

Character data such as image data and lyrics to be displayed on a display device provided in the musical sound sales device are transmitted from the accompaniment music distribution server to the musical sound sales device together with the accompaniment data. Accompaniment data, image data, and character data required to enjoy so-called karaoke songs are sometimes collectively referred to as karaoke data. Further, according to the present invention as set forth in claim 1, the musical sound sales device stores the stored accompaniment data. An accompaniment output means for outputting the music data based on the given output request; a music output means for outputting the stored music data based on the given output request; and an accompaniment music output means or the music output means. Signal output means for outputting the accompaniment music data or music data as an audio signal, audio signal input means for inputting an audio signal and accompaniment music data provided from the accompaniment music output means, and music data provided from the music output means. And writing means for writing at least one or more data of the audio data corresponding to the audio signal input from the audio signal input means into the recording medium.

Accompaniment data and music data received via a receiving means such as a modem are stored in storage means such as an HDD (Hard Disc Drive), and accompaniment data or music data is stored based on output requests given. The accompaniment data or the music data read out from the means is output as an audio signal by an audio signal output means such as a speaker. The accompaniment data or music data can be output using a music sound sales device, and the accompaniment music or music corresponding to the accompaniment data or music data can be played.For example, a desired music can be played as BGM (Back Ground Music). It can be output. Also, the user can output and listen to the desired music, and enjoy the music. The person who desires to output the music may receive a fee for the output of the music.

In addition to the accompaniment corresponding to the accompaniment data output from the speaker, an audio signal, which is the singing voice of the singer, is input using audio signal input means such as a microphone, and the singing can be performed. In this way, so-called karaoke can be enjoyed. The accompaniment data and audio data corresponding to the audio signal input from the microphone are written to a recording medium such as a CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) using writing means. To record, so-called recording. For example, a CD-R equipped with a recording medium can be attached to a CD-player installed in an in-vehicle digital audio player or the like, and the user can hear his or her singing voice recorded on the CD-R. You can practice singing by listening to your singing voice and improve your singing ability.

CD-R, smart media, MD Music written on a recording medium such as a (Mini Disc), and written on a recording medium using a sound player such as a CD player, digital audio player, or MD player in a place other than the place where the music sales device is installed The music corresponding to the data can be played and listened.

In addition, although a musical sound is generally considered to be a sound wave that is periodically composed, a frequency of which can be measured accurately, and which gives a pleasant sense of hearing, in the present specification, the musical sound is defined as a musical sound. In addition to the above-mentioned meaning, it means everything composed of sound, and includes, for example, music songs such as vocal music, instrumental music, orchestral music, and sounds that can be heard in the natural world. In addition, accompaniment music is generally defined as a music that is played supplementarily with another musical instrument in accordance with the main part of vocal or instrumental music, but in this specification, musical sounds are defined as described above. In addition to the meaning, the meaning includes a song played by an instrument or the like in a vocal song in which a person sings the lyrics. For example, in a pop song, it means a performance section using an instrument or the like excluding the lyrics.

Further, according to the present invention as set forth in claim 2, the musical sound selling apparatus is characterized in that the music sales device receives the fee for outputting the accompaniment music data and the music data and writing the accompaniment music data, the music data and the audio data to the recording medium. It is characterized by comprising means.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the music sound selling device receives the compensation for the output of the accompaniment music data and the music data and the writing of the accompaniment music data, the music data and the audio data to the recording medium. The provision of the fee collection means allows the user to receive compensation for using or listening to the accompaniment data or the accompaniment music corresponding to the music data. Similarly, it is possible to write the accompaniment data, the music data, and the audio data into the recording medium, that is, to receive the compensation for the accompaniment data and the recording of the accompaniment music corresponding to the music data. In addition, for writing audio data to a recording medium, for example, a fee for using the recording medium and the device can be received. Since the music sound sales device is provided with a fee collection means, the music sound sales device can be installed, for example, in an unmanned store or the like, and can be used as a so-called music sound vending machine. If a music sales device is installed in an ordinary manned store, the customer of the store operates the music sales device by himself / herself to obtain a desired accompaniment or music. The music can be output and listened to, and the music can be recorded on a recording medium, eliminating the need for store clerks to serve customers.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a musical sound selling device, comprising: a music designation unit capable of designating a music number to be output by designating a music number unique to the music assigned to each music; It is characterized in that an accompaniment corresponding to a song can be specified using a song number.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a song number unique to a song assigned to a song corresponding to an accompaniment can be used as a song number input when designating accompaniment data to be output. Therefore, it is possible to easily specify the music to be output in the accompaniment music used for karaoke. That is, when outputting the accompaniment music, it is not necessary to input a different music number, and if the music number assigned to each music is known, the accompaniment music can be designated.

Still further, according to the present invention, there is provided a music distribution server for transmitting accompaniment data and music data via a communication line, and receiving accompaniment data and music data transmitted from the music distribution server. A music sound sales device for reproducing and outputting accompaniment data and music data in the music sound sales device.

A distribution data preparation step for inputting and storing accompaniment music data or music data to the music distribution server;

A distribution data transmission step of transmitting accompaniment data or music data from the music distribution server to the musical sound sales device;

A distribution data receiving step in which the musical sound sales device receives the accompaniment data or the music data;

A distribution data storage step of storing the received distribution data in a storage means provided in the musical sound sales device;

An output data specifying step for specifying accompaniment data or music data to be output;

Reads accompaniment data or music data corresponding to the output data from the storage means An output data reading step which is a step;

An output step which is a step of outputting the read accompaniment music data or music data.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the music sound selling method includes: a music distribution server that transmits accompaniment data and music data via a communication line; and an accompaniment data transmitted from the music distribution server. A musical sound sales device that receives music data and stores the music data in a storage means, wherein the musical sound sales device can reproduce and output the accompaniment music data and the music data.

The musical sound sales method according to the present invention includes a distribution data preparation step, which is a step of inputting and storing accompaniment data or music data to a music distribution server; A distribution data transmitting step of transmitting data; a distribution data receiving step of receiving a musical accompaniment data or music data by the musical sound sales device; and a received distribution data provided in the musical sound sales device. A distribution data storage step for storing in the storage means, an output data specifying step for specifying the accompaniment data or music data to be output, and an accompaniment data or music data corresponding to the output data. An output data reading step which is a step of reading from the means, and the read accompaniment data Or an output step of outputting music data. Accompaniment data or music data input to the music distribution server is transmitted to the musical sound sales device periodically or irregularly via a communication line. It is stored in a storage means such as an HDD provided in the device. The operator of the musical sound sales device specifies the accompaniment data or music data to be output using input means such as a remote control device provided in the musical sound sales device, and outputs the accompaniment music to be output based on the input designation signal. The data or music data is read from the storage means, and the accompaniment music data or music data is sound output using sound output means such as a speaker. Accordingly, the accompaniment music or music corresponding to the accompaniment music data or music data is played and output, and karaoke or listening to music can be performed. Specifies the accompaniment data to be output from the accompaniment data stored in the storage means. You can enjoy karaoke by singing along with the accompaniment corresponding to the accompaniment data using audio signal input means such as a microphone.

The present invention according to claim 5 further includes a writing step of writing at least one or more data of accompaniment music data, music data, and audio data to a recording medium. I do.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, at least one of the accompaniment data, the music data, and the audio data can be written to the recording medium. For example, using an audio signal input means such as a microphone, sing along with the accompaniment music corresponding to the accompaniment data, write the audio data corresponding to the singing voice and the accompaniment data to a recording medium, and record the karaoke result. Can be recorded as The singing voice recorded in this way can be transferred to a CD player mounted on, for example, an in-vehicle digital audio player with the recording medium CD-R, and the singing voice recorded on the CD-R can be read. Can hear. You can practice singing by listening to your singing voice and improve your singing ability. You can also hear your singing voice to others. Furthermore, music data can simply be written to a recording medium, and the music written on the recording medium can be played back using an audio reproducing device such as a CD player, an MD player, or a digital audio player, so that the music can be heard.

Furthermore, in the present invention as set forth in claim 6, the specification of the accompaniment music data and the music data in the output data specifying step is performed by designating a music number or an accompaniment music to be output by specifying a music number unique to the music assigned to each music. It is characterized by inputting a song number using a music designating means capable of performing the operation.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the designation of the accompaniment music data and the music data in the output data specifying step is performed by designating a music number or an accompaniment music to be output by designating a music number unique to the music assigned to each music piece. Since the music number is input using the music specification means that can be specified, the accompaniment music to be output should be output using the music number unique to the music assigned to each music or the accompaniment music. Alternatively, you can specify a song to output.

Furthermore, the present invention according to claim 7 provides a method for outputting accompaniment music data and music data. In addition, the method further includes a fee receiving step for receiving a fee for writing the accompaniment data, music data, and audio data to the recording medium.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the musical sound selling device relates to writing of accompaniment music data, music data, and audio data to a recording medium when outputting accompaniment music data and music data. You can collect the consideration. That is, it is possible to receive compensation for using or listening to the accompaniment music or the music corresponding to the music data. Similarly, it is possible to write the accompaniment data, the music data, and the audio data on the recording medium, that is, to receive the compensation for the accompaniment data and the accompaniment music corresponding to the music data. In addition, with respect to writing of audio data to a recording medium, for example, a fee for using the recording medium and the device can be received. Since the music sound sales device is provided with a fee collection means, the music sound sales device can be installed in an unmanned store, for example, and can be used as a so-called music sound vending machine. When a music sales device is installed in an ordinary manned store, the customer of the store operates the music sales device by himself to output and listen to a desired accompaniment or music, and the music or the like is recorded on a recording medium. Can be recorded, and the store clerk does not need to serve customers.

Still further, according to the present invention as set forth in claim 8, a distribution person entrusted with sales promotion and sales from a music person in charge of providing music distributes accompaniment music data and music data using a music distribution server,

The person in charge of the music sales device rented out from the distribution staff rents the music sales device to the operator who provides the installation location of the music sales device,

The operator in charge of renting the music sound sales device from the device manager allows the user who is the purchaser of the music sound sales device to use the music sound sales device,

It is characterized in that the user of the musical sound selling device receives the price of the musical sound to be output or purchased using the musical sound selling device.

According to the present invention described in claim 8, for example, a distribution manager entrusted with sales promotion and music sales related to music sales by a music manager such as a record company, Music is provided by a distributor to distribute music for sales purposes, and the distributor gives the music sales equipment to the person in charge of installation and maintenance of the music sales equipment. The equipment staff lends music sales equipment to the staff in charge of the restaurant, etc., and operates the music sales equipment installed in the store, and the customers who are customers of the store sing karaoke songs and purchase music. Etc. can be performed.

The distributor in charge of receiving music, which is music, from the music staff distributes the karaoke data and music data to the music sales equipment installed at the store of the operator in charge, either regularly or irregularly. I do. From the music sales equipment installed in the store of the operator, sales management information and equipment management information are transmitted to the accompaniment music distribution server and the music distribution server managed by the distributor in a regular or irregular manner. You. Based on the sales management information and the device management information transmitted from the musical sound sales device, the distribution manager determines the copyright fee for music, sales of music using the music sales device, and sales proceeds for music performance. Obtain information and manage copyright fees and sales proceeds.

The fees for using the equipment, such as the rental fee or lease fee for renting the music sales equipment rented from the distributor to the equipment manager, are borne by the equipment manager and paid by the equipment manager to the distribution manager B. . In addition, the fees for using the equipment, such as the rental fee or leasing fee for renting the music sound sales equipment to be rented from the equipment staff to the operator, are borne by the operator, and the operator is responsible for the equipment staff. Paid.

The fee for music performance and music sales paid by the user of the music sales equipment installed in the store etc. of the operator in charge is allocated to the operator, the equipment manager, the distributor, and the music manager at a predetermined rate. Is done. The music staff pays the copyright fee related to the music copyright to, for example, JASRAC (Japan Music Copyright Association), which manages the music copyright fee.

As described above, the music distribution method of the present invention relating to music distribution is performed by mutually connecting the music distribution server and the music distribution apparatus via a communication line to transmit and receive various data. Since various types of data that are transmitted and received are encrypted and then transmitted and received after being subjected to compression processing, theft and leakage of data can be prevented, and the rights of copyright holders can be protected. Further, according to the present invention, an accompaniment output means for storing accompaniment data received using a communication means in a storage means, and outputting the accompaniment data stored in the storage means based on an output request given thereto When,

The music data received using the communication means is stored in the storage means, and the music data stored in the storage means is output from the music output means based on the output request given, and the accompaniment music output means or the music output means. Audio signal output means for converting the accompaniment data or music data to be output into an audio signal;

Audio signal input means for inputting an audio signal,

Write at least one data of the accompaniment data provided from the accompaniment output means, the music data provided from the music output means, and the audio data corresponding to the audio signal input from the audio signal input means to the recording medium. Means for selling musical sounds.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the musical sound selling apparatus stores the accompaniment data received using the communication means in the storage means, and outputs the accompaniment data stored in the storage means based on the output request to which the accompaniment data is given. An accompaniment output means for outputting, music data received using the communication means is stored in the storage means, and a music output means for outputting the music data stored in the storage means based on an output request given, and an accompaniment output Signal output means for converting accompaniment data or music data provided from the means or music output means into an audio signal and outputting the audio signal; audio signal input means for inputting an audio signal; and accompaniment music provided from the accompaniment output means Data, music data provided from the music output means, and audio data corresponding to the audio signal input from the audio signal input means. Writing means for writing data to a recording medium.

Therefore, accompaniment data and music data received via a receiving means such as a modem are stored in a storage means such as an HDD, and the accompaniment data or music data is read from the storage means based on a given output request. The accompaniment data or music data read out and read out is output as sound signals by sound signal output means such as a speaker. To output accompaniment data or music data using a musical sound sales device and play the accompaniment music or music corresponding to the accompaniment data or music data For example, desired music can be output as BGM. Also, the user can output and listen to the desired music, and enjoy the music. The person who desires to output the music may receive a fee for the output of the music. In addition to the accompaniment corresponding to the accompaniment data output from the speaker, an audio signal, which is the singing voice of the singer, is input using audio signal input means such as a microphone, and the singing can be performed. In this way, so-called karaoke can be enjoyed. The accompaniment data and audio data corresponding to the audio signal input from the microphone are written into a recording medium such as a CD-R using a writing means. You can make a recording. For example, you can listen to your own singing voice recorded on a CD-R by attaching a recording medium, CD-R, to a CD player mounted on a digital audio player for automobiles. You can practice singing by listening to your singing voice and improve your singing ability.

In addition, music data is written to recording media such as CD-R, smart media, and MD using writing means, and a music sales device is installed using sound playback devices such as CD players, digital audio players, and MD players. The music corresponding to the music data written on the recording medium can be reproduced and listened to at a place other than the place where it is located.

[Brief description of the drawings]

The present invention, these and other objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description and drawings.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of a musical sound sales system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an outline of an example of a musical sound sales method to which the musical sound sales system 10 is applied.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the accompaniment output means 50 constituting the musical sound sales device 40.

FIG. 4 shows the electrical configuration of the music output means 100 constituting the musical sound sales device 40 FIG.

FIG. 5 illustrates the operation of the processing circuit 61 provided in the accompaniment music distribution server 20 when the accompaniment music distribution server 20 included in the music distribution server 15 distributes music to the musical sound sales device 40. It is a flow chart for performing.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the processing circuit 61 provided in the accompaniment output means 50 when the accompaniment output means 50 receives distribution of the karaoke data 24 from the accompaniment distribution server 20. It is a flow chart.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation related to the processing of the musical sound sales device 40 in the music sales using the musical sound sales device 40.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing an outline of an example of a music sound sales method to which the music sound sales system 10 is applied.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a product ordering system and a product sales method according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of a music sound sales system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The musical sound sales system 10 is provided with accompaniment data 21 corresponding to accompaniment music such as music used for so-called karaoke via a communication line 11 realized by a public telephone line or the like including the Internet 12 or the like. Music distribution device 20 that transmits the music data to a music sales device 40 with a communication function installed in a remote location, and music data 31 that corresponds to music such as music via the communication line 11 Music distribution server 30 that transmits to device 40, accompaniment music distribution server 20 and musical sound sales device 4 that receives and stores accompaniment music data 21 and music data 31 transmitted from music distribution server 30 0 and karaoke data 24 including accompaniment data 21 stored in the music sound sales device 40 and music data 33 including music data 31 are output as karaoke data 24 As a price for services that provide A system according to the sales of the musical tone to be applied to the tone sales method for receipt of gold. The accompaniment music distribution server 20 and the music distribution server 30 constitute a music distribution server 15 together with a management server that manages the sales amount and the like notified from the musical sound sales device 40. In addition, the music sales system 10 This system sells music to be applied to the music sales method of selling music to users by writing data 33 to recording media such as CD-R, MD, and smart media.

The accompaniment distribution server 20, which is a karaoke distribution server that distributes karaoke accompaniment music used for so-called karaoke as digital data, includes, for example, music data along with accompaniment data 21 corresponding to the accompaniment music used for karaoke performance. Display means such as a display device provided in the vending machine 40 Image data 22 corresponding to an image displayed on the camera 70 and character data 23 such as lyrics are periodically transmitted through the communication line 11. Alternatively, it is transmitted to the musical sound sales device 40 at irregular intervals. The accompaniment data 21, image data 22, and character data 23 transmitted from the accompaniment distribution server 20 to the music selling device 40 may be collectively referred to as karaoke data 24.

The accompaniment music distribution server 20 stores control means for performing various controls and processes for executing processes conforming to the present embodiment, and information necessary for the controls and processes is temporarily or continuously stored. A terminal including a memory, transmitting means for transmitting the karaoke data 24 to the musical sound sales device 40, and sales management information 51 which is information relating to the sales related to the use of the accompaniment music transmitted from the musical sound sales device 40. Receiving means for receiving information 53; input means for inputting various data such as information on accompaniment music; display means for displaying processing results as a result of processing by the control means; karaoke data 24 Storage means for storing various data.

A music distribution server 30 that distributes music as digital data in so-called music distribution transmits music data 31 corresponding to the music to the musical sound sales device 40 and a display device provided in the musical sound sales device 40. Display means such as image data corresponding to the image displayed on the screen 170 Music information data 3 2 including character data such as event information related to the music is periodically or irregularly transmitted via the communication line 11. Send it to the music sound sales device 40. The music data 31 and the music information data 32 transmitted from the music distribution server 30 to the musical sound sales device 40 may be collectively referred to as music data 33. The music information data 32 includes, for example, audio data such as a promotion video of a music that is a musical sound and image data, and also includes event information. There is a case where character data which is notification information whose content is included is included.

The music distribution server 30 is realized by substantially the same configuration as the accompaniment music distribution server 20, and includes control means for performing various types of control processing for executing processing conforming to the present embodiment; A memory for temporarily or continuously storing information necessary for processing, a transmitting means for transmitting the music data 31 to the musical sound sales device 40, and a transmission device for transmitting the music transmitted from the musical sound sales device 40. Receiving means for receiving terminal information 103 including sales management information 101, which is information on sales, etc., input means for inputting various data such as information on music, for example, and results of processing by the control means. Display means for displaying processing results and the like, and storage means for storing various data such as musical tone data 33 are included.

The control means constituting the accompaniment music distribution server 20 and the music distribution server 30 are realized by a CPU (central processing unit) or the like, and control the memory, the transmission means, the reception means, the input means, the display means and the storage means. Execute various programs.

The memory constituting the accompaniment music distribution server 20 and the music distribution server 30 is realized by a plurality of electronic parts and the like, and various data of information or instructions, which are the basis of the control operation, are temporarily or continuously transmitted to the control means. Control information to the transmission means, the reception means, the input means, the display means, and the storage means under the control of the control means, and the transmission means, the reception means, the input means, the display means, and the storage means. Obtain various information from means.

The transmitting means and receiving means constituting the accompaniment music distribution server 20 and the music distribution server 30 are realized by a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a DSU (digital service unit), or the like. Alternatively, it transmits musical sound data and receives sales management information transmitted from the musical sound sales device 40.

The input means constituting the accompaniment music distribution server 20 and the music distribution server 30 are realized by a keyboard, a mouse, and the like, and are used when inputting various input signals. The display means constituting the accompaniment music distribution server 20 and the music distribution server 30 is CR It is realized by T (cathode ray tube), liquid crystal display, etc., and provides information on various data.

The storage means constituting the accompaniment music distribution server 20 and the music distribution server 30 is realized by an external storage device such as a hard disk, a magnetic disk, a digital video disk, etc., and stores various types of data such as karaoke data, music data and sales management data. The data is stored.

Further, the accompaniment music distribution server 20 is a first identification means for identifying the musical sound sales apparatus 40 to which the karaoke data is distributed, and a second identification means for identifying the storage means 64 provided in the musical sound sales apparatus 40. The music distribution server 30 identifies the first identification means for identifying the musical sound sales device 40 to which the musical sound data is to be distributed, and the storage means 114 provided in the musical sound sales device 40. And second identification means for performing the identification. The first identification means and the second identification means are specifically realized by the control means, the memory, and the storage means, and can prevent leakage and plagiarism of karaoke data and music sound data. More specifically, the musical sound sales device 40 receives and stores the karaoke data 24 transmitted from the accompaniment music distribution server 20, and outputs the acoustic signal output means 150 and the display means 17 based on the output request. A musical accompaniment output means 50 for giving an output signal to 0, and musical sound data 33 transmitted from the music distribution server 30 are received and stored, and the musical sound data 33 are outputted based on the output request. Music output means 100 for providing an output signal to 50 and display means 170; sound signal output means 150 realized by a speaker, etc .; and sound signal input means realized by a microphone, etc. 160, display means 170 implemented by a CRT, liquid crystal display, etc., and karaoke data 24 output, service related to karaoke, and fee collection for receiving the provision of music data 31 Means 180, accompaniment output means 50 and music output And a remote control device input unit 1 9 0 provide input signals to the means 1 0 0.

As will be described later with reference to FIG. 3, the accompaniment output means 50 generally includes a processing circuit 61 for performing various controls and processing for executing processing conforming to the present embodiment. A memory 62 for temporarily or continuously storing information necessary for control processing, and a reception of karaoke data 24 transmitted from the accompaniment music distribution server 20. A transmission / reception circuit 63 for transmitting terminal information 53 to the accompaniment music distribution server 20 and storage means 64 for storing various data such as karaoke data 24 are included.

The accompaniment output means 50 is connected to an accompaniment distribution server 20 provided at a remote place via a communication line 11 realized by a public telephone line including the Internet 12 or the like. The accompaniment output means 50 and the accompaniment distribution server 20 communicate with each other by, for example, reading the accompaniment output means 50 from the accompaniment output means 50 to the accompaniment music distribution server 20 periodically. Karaoke data 24 including 2 1 is distributed. The distribution of the karaoke data 24 is also performed by the accompaniment music distribution server 20 periodically transmitting the karaoke data 24 to the accompaniment music output means 50.

The sound signal derived from the accompaniment output means 50 to the line 41 is amplified by the amplifier circuit 151 and is soundized by the sound signal output means 150 as a speaker. The video signal from the line 42 of the accompaniment output means 50 is supplied to a display means 170 realized by a cathode ray tube, a liquid crystal or the like, and the image is visually displayed. Further, audio signal input means 160 as a microphone is connected to accompaniment output means 50 via flexible line 43. In this way, the karaoke performance singing can be performed by the function of the accompaniment music output means 50 using the audio signal input means 160 as a microphone, the acoustic signal output means 150 as speed, and the display means 170. . In the present embodiment, the audio signal input means 160 is connected to the accompaniment output means 50 via the flexible wire 43. A signal may be transmitted to the accompaniment output means 50 to provide an audio signal to the accompaniment output device 50.

On the front of the accompaniment output means 50, a power switch 71 for turning on the power, a display means 72 realized by a liquid crystal display element and the like, and an operation state of the accompaniment output means 50 are lit. A display element 73 such as a light emitting diode to be displayed and a light receiving element 74 for remote operation for receiving an input signal transmitted from the remote control 190 are provided.c The light receiving element 74 includes a remote control device. An optical signal such as infrared light from 190 is given, and the operation of the accompaniment output means 50 can be controlled. In front of the accompaniment output means 50, an input signal is input to the accompaniment output means realized by the number keys. Key input means 75 for use in the operation.

Further, in front of the accompaniment output means 50, a memory entry port 76 for inserting a recording medium such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) card into which the karaoke data 24 is written is provided. By inserting a memory card into which karaoke data 24 has been written into the card slot 76, for example, music data not stored in the storage means 64 can be output.

Further, on the front of the accompaniment music output means 50, a setting switch 77, which is operated when setting a music to be output to the accompaniment music output means 50, for example, when performing karaoke, and an operation for canceling the selected music. Switch 78, a start switch 79 to operate when starting a karaoke performance, the accompaniment data 21 and the audio signal input from the microphone using the writing means 105 included in the musical sound sales device 40. There are various switches such as a write start switch 80 that operates when writing the corresponding audio data to a recording medium such as a CD-R, and a write stop switch 81 that operates when writing to the recording medium is stopped. Can be

As will be described later with reference to FIG. 4, the music output means 100 generally includes a processing circuit 1 11 1 for performing various controls and processes for executing a process conforming to the present embodiment, The memory 111 stores the information necessary for the control processing temporarily or continuously, the musical tone data 33 transmitted from the music distribution server 30 and the terminal information stored in the music distribution server 30. It includes a transmission / reception circuit 113 for transmitting 103 and storage means 114 for storing various data such as tone data 33.

The music output means 100 is connected to a music distribution server 30 provided at a remote place via a communication line 11 realized by a public telephone line including the Internet 12 and the like. The music output means 100 and the music distribution server 30 communicate with each other by, for example, periodically reading the music data from the music output means 100 to the music distribution server 30 so that the music data 31 corresponding to the music can be obtained. Music data including 3 3 is distributed. The distribution of the music data 33 is also performed by the music distribution server 30 periodically transmitting the music data 33 to the music output means 100.

The acoustic signal derived from the music output means 100 to the line 41 is an amplifier circuit 15 1 The sound is amplified by the sound signal output means 150 which is a speaker. A video signal from the line 42 of the music output means 100 is supplied to a display means 170 realized by a cathode ray tube, a liquid crystal or the like, and an image is visually displayed.

On the front of the music output means 100, a power switch 121 for turning on the power, a display means 122 realized by a liquid crystal display element and the like, and an operation state of the music output means 100 are shown. A display element 123 such as a light-emitting diode that is lit and displayed, and a light receiving element 124 for remote operation that receives an input signal transmitted from the remote operation device 190 are provided. Similarly to the light receiving element 74, the light receiving element 124 is supplied with an optical signal such as an infrared ray from the remote controller 190, and can control the operation of the music output means 100. On the front of the music output means 100, for example, a setting switch 1 25 for setting the music when outputting the music, and an output stop switch 1 2 operated for stopping the output of the selected and set music. 6. There are provided various switches such as a write start switch 127 operated when starting writing to the recording medium and a write stop switch 128 operated when stopping writing to the recording medium. Further, in front of the music output means 100, at least one of the accompaniment data, music data, and audio data corresponding to the audio signal input from the audio signal input means 160 is provided. There is provided a recording medium entrance 1 29 into which a recording medium to be written is inserted. A recording medium is inserted into this recording medium insertion port 1 29, a recording medium is attached to the writing means 105, and accompaniment data is inserted. Writing at least one of the music data and audio data corresponding to the audio signal input from the audio signal input means 160 into a recording medium, and recording the singing voice and accompaniment music of the karaoke singing; You can also sell songs.

The fee collection means 180 is used for receiving the accompaniment data 21, the music data 31, and the fee for writing the audio data to the recording medium when outputting the accompaniment data 21 and the music data 31. Used in front of the fee collection means 180, there is a coin slot 181, in which coins are inserted, and coins inserted from the coin slot 18 1 are stored in the coin storage section 18 2. . The coin storage section 18 2 is detachably attached to the coin receiving section 180, and the coin stored in the coin storage section 18 2 is charged to the charge receiving section 180. Can be taken out and collected.

The amount of money inserted into the toll collection means 180 is calculated by detecting the amount corresponding to the coin inserted from the coin slot 181, by means of the toll detection means provided in the toll collection means 180. Then, the calculated amount is given to the processing circuit 61 of the accompaniment music output means 50 or the processing circuit 111 of the music piece output means 100. The processing circuit 61 or the processing circuit 111 determines, based on the provided amount data, whether or not the input charge amount satisfies a condition for performing processing corresponding to the given input signal.

The remote control device 190 designates the karaoke data 24 to be outputted and gives a designation signal to the accompaniment music output means 50, and designates the musical sound data 33 to be outputted to the music output means 1000. Used when giving a designated signal. The designation of the karaoke data 24 and the musical sound data 33 is performed by inputting a song number unique to the song assigned to each song to the music designation means. The music designation means is provided in the musical tone sales device 40, and specifically, the processing circuits 61, 111, the memories 62, 112, the storage means 64, 114 and the remote control device 1 It is realized by 90 or the like.

The remote control device 190 is what is called a remote controller (remote controller), and includes a key input unit 191 used for inputting an input signal and a display unit 19 realized by an LCD or the like. 2, and a light-emitting element for providing an input signal as an optical signal such as infrared light to the light-receiving element 74 of the accompaniment output means 50 and the light-receiving element 124 of the music output means 100. The user of the musical sound sales device 40 operates the remote control device 190 to input an input signal to the accompaniment output means 50 and the music output means 100, for example, to sing karaoke and output music. You can enjoy music and record music on a recording medium.

The karaoke data 24 and the musical data 33 distributed from the music distribution server 15 in the musical sound sales system 10 are subjected to an encryption process, and further subjected to a compression process to be transmitted and received. Leakage can be prevented, and the rights of the copyright owner can be protected. Music data written to a recording medium such as a CD-R is encrypted and compressed, transmitted and received, stored in storage means 114, and decrypted so as to be written to the recording medium. Written on the recording medium. But The music data written on the recording medium can be reproduced and output using a sound reproducing device such as a CD player which does not have an encryption / decryption function. In other words, there is no need to play back using expensive digital audio equipment that supports SD (Secure Digital), and the playback method is simple.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an outline of an example of a musical sound sales method to which the musical sound sales system 10 is applied. The music sales method of the present embodiment employs the music sales system 10. As described above, the accompaniment music distribution server 20, the music distribution server 30, and the music sales device 40 are provided via the communication line 11. Karaoke data 24, musical sound data 33, and terminal information 53, 103 mutually transmitted and received, and the karaoke data 24 and musical sound data 33 stored in the musical sound sales device 40 are connected. The karaoke data 24 and the music data 33 are provided to the user of the music sound sales device 40, and a fee is received as a price for the service for providing the karaoke data 24 and the music. In this way, services related to karaoke are provided and music is sold.

First, in step S1, which is a distribution data preparation step, the karaoke data 24 including the accompaniment data 21 to be distributed by the accompaniment distribution server 20 to the musical sound sales device 40 and the music distribution server 30 include the music distribution device 40. The music data 33 including the music data 31 to be distributed to the accompaniment music distribution server 20 and the music distribution server 30 are input and stored. Hereinafter, the karaoke data 24 and the musical sound data 33 may be collectively referred to as distribution data.

In step S2, which is a distribution data transmission step, karaoke data 24 or music data 33 is transmitted from the accompaniment music distribution server 20 or the music distribution server 30 to the musical sound sales device 40.

In step S3, which is a distribution data receiving step, the musical sound sales device 40 receives the force sound data 24 or the musical sound data 33. Specifically, the music data 24 is received by the transmission / reception circuit 63 provided in the accompaniment output means 50 constituting the musical sound sales apparatus 40, and the music output means 10 constituting the musical sound sales apparatus 40 is provided. The tone data 33 is received by the transmitting / receiving circuit 113 provided in 0.

In step S4, which is a distribution data storage step, the received distribution data is The data is stored in the storage means 6 4, 1 14 provided in the musical sound sales apparatus 20. More specifically, the force sound data 24 is stored in the storage means 64 provided in the accompaniment output means 50 constituting the musical sound sales apparatus 40, and the music output means 10 constituting the musical sound sales apparatus 40 is provided. The musical sound data 33 is stored in the storage means 114 provided in 0.

In step S5, which is an output data and data specifying step, the accompaniment data 21 or the music data 31 output from the musical sound sales device 40 is specified. Specifically, when performing a Karaoke singing, the user enters a song number to be performed for karaoke and a unique song number assigned to each song from the key input section 19 1 of the remote control 190, and the accompaniment An input signal is given to the output means 50. When outputting music, input the unique song number assigned to each song to be output from the key input section 19 1 of the remote control device 190 and input it to the music output means 100 0 Give a signal. Regarding the music number, the same music number is assigned to the accompaniment data 21 and the music data 31 corresponding to the accompaniment music data 21. Since the same song number is assigned to the karaoke data 24 and the music data 33 relating to the same music, the karaoke data 24 and the music data 33 can be easily specified. In step S6, which is a fee collection step, a fee for outputting the accompaniment data 21 and the music data 31 and writing the accompaniment data 21 and the music data 31 and the audio data to the recording medium is received. Specifically, the user of the music sound sales device 40 calculates the amount of coins to be inserted from the coin slot 180 of the fee collection means 180, outputs karaoke data for karaoke singing, and outputs music. Check whether the user has been paid for services such as music output, music recording, and karaoke singing voices and accompaniment songs, and receive payment for the services described above. I do.

In step S7, which is an output data readout step, music data including accompaniment data 21 corresponding to output data which is data designated as music to be output or musical sound data 3 including music data 31 3 is read from the storage means 64, 114. Specifically, when performing karaoke singing, the karaoke data 24 corresponding to the song specified in step S5 is read from the storage means 64 of the accompaniment music output means 50, and when performing music output, the output step S Song specified in 5 Is read from the storage means 114 of the music output means 100. In step S8, which is an output step, the read karaoke data 24 or musical sound data 33 is output. Specifically, the accompaniment data 21 or the music data 31 included in the karaoke data 24 or the musical sound data 33 corresponding to the designated music is acoustically output by the acoustic signal output means 151, such as a speaker. In addition, the image data 22 and the character data 23 or the music information data 32 are output as video by the display means 170 as a display device.

In step S9, which is a writing step, at least one of the accompaniment data 21, the music data 31, and the audio data is written to a recording medium and recorded. Specifically, for example, a singing is performed along with the accompaniment corresponding to the accompaniment data 21 using the audio signal input means 160 such as a microphone, and the audio data and the accompaniment data 2 1 corresponding to the singing voice are played. Can be written on a recording medium and recorded as a result of singing karaoke. Further, the music data 31 is simply written on the recording medium, and the music corresponding to the music data 31 written on the recording medium is reproduced by using a sound reproducing device such as a CD player, an MD player, and a digital audio player. You can listen to music.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the accompaniment output means 50 constituting the musical sound selling device 40.

As described above, the accompaniment output means 50 generally includes a processing circuit 61, a memory 62, a transmission / reception circuit 63, and a storage means 64, and further writes the music sales apparatus 100. Means 105 include an output circuit 65 for providing accompaniment data 21 and audio data, and an input circuit 66 for inputting amount data provided from toll collection means 180.

The accompaniment output means 50 is connected to a processing circuit 61 realized by a microcomputer via transmission / reception means 63 such as a modem connected to the communication line 11. The accompaniment data 2 1 received via the communication line 1 1 and the character data 23 such as lyrics corresponding to the accompaniment data 21 are processed, and the moving image and still image data 22 are also processed. The function of the circuit 61 enables a large-capacity storage device such as a hard disk Transferred to stage 64 and stored. Thus, the storage means 64 stores data of many types of accompaniment music and the like. The operation of the storage means 64 is controlled by the controller 67.

The processing circuit 61 is further connected to another processing circuit 68 such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) realized by a microcomputer or the like. Operation is controlled. The video circuit 69 creates a composite video signal from the video data read from the storage means 64 by the operation of the processing circuit 61 and can provide the composite video signal to the display means 170 described above. The image data 22 stored in the storage means 64 is image-compressed, and the reproducing circuit 70 reproduces the original image data by processing according to the international standard MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group). The image data in the storage means 64 includes character data and the like. -The processing circuit 61 also causes the accompaniment data 21 read from the storage means 64 by the processing circuit 61 to be reproduced by the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) standard reproduction circuit 82, and internal / external audio switching is performed. given to the amplification circuit 1 5 1 via line 8 4 from the circuit 8 3, the audio signal output unit 1 5 0 _c internal external audio switching circuit 8 3 to sound output from a speaker, audio signal input, such as a microphone The audio signal from the means 160 is provided via line 43. In this way, the audio signal of the audio signal input means 160 is synthesized together with the signal of the accompaniment reproduced from the reproduction circuit 82 to produce an acoustic signal, which is derived from the line 84 as described above. become.

The audio signal input from the audio signal input means 160 such as a microphone and supplied to the processing circuit 68 supplied via the line 43 is output together with the accompaniment data 21 as audio signal data corresponding to the audio signal. It is supplied to the writing means 105 provided in the music output means 100 via the circuit 65.

The amount data given from the fee receiving means 180 is given to the processing circuit 61 via the input circuit 66, and the processing corresponding to the input signal given the amount of the charge inputted to the fee receiving means 180 It is determined whether or not the condition for performing is satisfied. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the music output means 100 constituting the musical sound sales device 40.

As described above, the music output means 100 generally includes a processing circuit 111, a memory 112, a transmission / reception circuit 113, and a storage means 114, and further includes an accompaniment output means 50 Input circuit 1 15 for inputting the accompaniment data 21 and audio data provided by the user and input circuit 13 3 for inputting the amount data provided by the fee collection means 180. The music output means 100 includes writing means 105 for writing the accompaniment data 21, the music data 31, and the audio data to a recording medium.

The music output means 100 is connected to a processing circuit 111 implemented by a microcomputer via transmission / reception means 113 such as a modem connected to the communication line 111. The music data 31 received via the communication line 11 and the music information data 32 related to the music data 31 are stored in a large-capacity storage such as a hard disk by the operation of the processing circuit 111. The data is transferred to the means 114 and stored. As a result, data such as many kinds of music pieces are stored in the storage means 114. The operation of the storage means 114 is controlled by the controller 117. The processing circuit 111 is further connected to another processing circuit 118 such as an ASIC realized by a microcomputer or the like, whereby the operation of the video circuit 119 is controlled. The video circuit 119 can create a composite video signal from the video data read from the storage means 114 by the operation of the processing circuit 111 and can provide the composite video signal to the display means 170 described above. The image data stored in the storage means 114 is, for example, a moving image such as a promotion video relating to music and is image-compressed. The original image data is reproduced by the processing according to. The image data in the storage means 114 includes character data and the like, and is included in the musical sound data 33 as music information data 32 and is distributed from the music distribution server 30 to the music output means 100.

The processing circuit 111 also causes the music data 31 read from the storage means 114 by the processing circuit 111 to be reproduced by the MIDI standard reproduction circuit 130, and the internal / external audio switching circuit 133 From 1 to the amplifier circuit 15 1 via the line 13 22 A certain sound signal output means 150 outputs sound.

The amount data given from the charge receiving means 180 is given to the processing circuit 111 via the input circuit 133, and the charge amount input to the charge receiving means 180 corresponds to the given input signal. It is determined whether or not the condition for performing the processing to be performed is satisfied.

The accompaniment data 21 and the audio data provided from the accompaniment output means 50 are written to the recording medium by the writing means 105 under the control of the processing circuit 111 via the input circuit 115. It is.

The music data 31 stored in the storage means 114 is written to the recording medium by the writing means 105 under the control of the processing circuit 111.

The detecting means 134 detects the attached state and the recording capacity of the recording medium to which the accompaniment data 21, the music data 31 and the audio data are written by the writing means 105, and the recording medium is written by the writing means 105. If it is not installed in the storage medium or if it is determined that the storage capacity is insufficient, writing to the recording medium is not performed.

FIG. 5 shows a processing circuit 6 provided in the accompaniment music distribution server 20 or the music distribution server 30 when the accompaniment music distribution server 20 or the music distribution server 30 distributes music to the musical sound sales device 40. 1 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the processing circuit 1 or 1; In the description of FIG. 5, the operation when the accompaniment music distribution server 20 distributes the karaoke data 24 to the accompaniment music output means 50 of the musical sound sales device 40 will be described. As described above, the accompaniment distribution server 20 sends the accompaniment data 21 and the image data 22 to the accompaniment output means 50 of the musical sound sales device 40 periodically or irregularly via the communication line 11 as described above. The karaoke data 24 including the character data 23 is distributed.

In step a1, it is determined whether or not a periodic time W1 has elapsed, and this time W1 is a predetermined time based on a clock signal of a clock circuit provided in the accompaniment output means 50. For example, it may be one week. When it is determined in step a1 that the time W1 such as one week has elapsed, in the next step a2, the processing circuit 61 reads out the karaoke data 24 to be distributed from the storage means 64, and In step a3, the karaoke data 24 is transmitted to the accompaniment output means 50 via the transmission / reception circuit 63 and the communication line 11, and the karaoke data 24 is distributed. Stets In step a4, the data on the distribution record, which is the record of the distribution of the karaoke data 24, is updated. By updating the distribution record every time the karaoke data 24 is distributed, it is possible to prevent the karaoke data 24 from being redundantly distributed. If it is not determined in step a1 that the time W1 has elapsed, the distribution of the karaoke data 24 is not performed.

In the distribution of music data 33 from the music distribution server 30 to the music output means 100 of the musical sound sales device 40, the force from the accompaniment music distribution server 20 to the accompaniment music output means 50 Raoke data 2 4 Like the distribution of the music data, the distribution of the musical tone data 33 is performed regularly or irregularly.

Fig. 6 shows the accompaniment output when the accompaniment output means 50 or the music output means 100 receives the distribution of the karaoke data 24 or the musical sound data 33 from the accompaniment music distribution server 20 or the music distribution server 30. This is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the processing circuit 61 or the processing circuit 111 provided in the means 50 or the music output means 100. In the description of FIG. 6, the operation when the accompaniment music outputting means 50 receives distribution of the force lake data 24 from the accompaniment music distribution server 20 will be described.

At step bl, it is determined whether or not a periodic time W2 has elapsed.This time W2 is a predetermined time based on a clock signal of a clock circuit provided in the music output means 100. , For example one week. When it is determined in step b1 that the time W2 such as one week has elapsed, in the next step b2, the processing circuit 1 1 1 distributes music via the transmission / reception circuit 1 1 3 and the communication line 1 1 1. It communicates with the server 30 and receives the karaoke data 24 distributed from the accompaniment distribution server 20 in step b3, and stores the distributed karaoke data 24 in the storage means 64 in step b4. Remember. The karaoke data 24 stored in the storage means 64 is output using the audio signal output means 150 and the display means 170 based on an output request given to the musical sound sales device 40. The music output means 100 receives music data 33 from the music distribution server 30 in the same manner as the karaoke data 24 received from the accompaniment music distribution server 20 in the accompaniment music output means 50. The reception of the musical tone data 33 is performed regularly or irregularly. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation related to the processing of the musical sound selling device 40 in the music selling method using the musical sound selling device 40. The musical sound sales device 40 reads out the karaoke data 24 and the musical sound data 33 stored in the storage means 64 and 114 based on the given output request, and outputs the acoustic signal output means 150 and the display means. The sound signal and the image signal are output using the signal 170, and the sound signal provided through the sound signal input means 160 is output together with the sound signal. The audio signal and the audio signal, which are the accompaniment data 21, are written into the recording medium by using the writing means 105.

In step cl, the operation mode of the musical sound sales device 40 is given using the remote control device 190 and the key input means 75, and in step c2, the operation mode of the musical sound sales device 40 is set. The operation modes of the musical sound sales device 40 include a karaoke mode for singing karaoke, a karaoke recording mode for recording the singing voice of the karaoke singing together with the accompaniment on a recording medium, a free listening mode for outputting and listening to musical sounds, and a listening mode for musical sounds. A sales mode for performing paid output sales is included.

In step c3, the set operation mode is determined. If it is determined that the mode is the karaoke mode, the process proceeds to step c4. If it is determined that the mode is not the karaoke mode, the process proceeds to step c10.

In step c4, if an accompaniment and an image are output based on the karaoke data 24 for singing a karaoke, a karaoke fee, which is a price for the output of the accompaniment and the image, is received.In step c5, It is determined whether or not the input fee is equal to or more than the price for the output of the accompaniment image, and if it is determined that the input fee satisfies the output conditions, step c6. If it is determined that the input fee does not satisfy the output condition, the process returns to step c4. At this point, the fee to be charged may be displayed on the display means 72.

In step c6, a song to be sung in karaoke is designated. In step c7, the designated song is set. In step c8, karaoke data 24 corresponding to the designated song is stored in storage means 64. In step c9, the accompaniment corresponding to the karaoke data 24 is output from the audio signal output means 150. In addition to the output, an image including characters as lyrics is output to the display means 170, and the power singer who is a user of the musical sound sales device 40 can perform power singer singing. When the output of the karaoke data 24 is completed, the process proceeds to step c37. If the end signal has been input, the process ends. If the end signal has not been input, the process returns to step c1.

If it is determined in step c3 that the mode is not the karaoke mode, the process proceeds to step c10, and it is determined in step c10 whether the mode is the karaoke recording mode. If the mode is the karaoke recording mode, the process proceeds to step c11. If the mode is not the karaoke recording mode, the process proceeds to step c20.

In step c11, if an input signal indicating that karaoke recording is to be performed is input, the karaoke recording fee, which is the price for karaoke accompaniment and image output and karaoke recording, In step c12, it is determined whether or not the input fee is equal to or more than the price for the karaoke recording, and it is determined that the input fee satisfies the output conditions. Proceeds to step c13, and returns to step c11 if it is determined that the input fee does not satisfy the output condition. At this point, the fee to be charged may be displayed on the display means 72.

In step c13, the music to be recorded in karaoke is specified. In step c14, the specified music is set. In step c15, the insertion state of the writing means 105 into the recording medium is detected. 1 3 4 detects, and in step c 16, the inserted state of the recording medium is determined. If it is determined that the inserted state is a writable state, the process proceeds to step c 17, and the inserted state is determined. If it is determined that writing is not possible, the process returns to step c15. At this point, a message prompting re-insertion of the recording medium is displayed on the display means 122.

In step c17, the karaoke data 24 corresponding to the specified music is read from the storage means 64, and in step c18, an input signal indicating that output and writing are to be started is input. It is determined whether or not the output and the write start signal have been input. If it is determined that the output and write start signals have not been input,

Return to 1 and 3.

In step c19, karaoke singing is performed, and voice data and accompaniment data 21 corresponding to the singing voice of the karaoke singing are written to the recording medium. After the writing is completed, the process proceeds to step c37.

If it is determined in step c10 that the mode is not the karaoke recording mode, the process proceeds to step c20, and it is determined in step c20 whether or not the mode is the preview output mode. If the mode is the trial output mode, the process proceeds to step c21. If the mode is not the trial output mode, the process proceeds to step c27.

In step c21, a song to be output and previewed is designated.In step c22, the designated song is set.In step c23, an input signal indicating that output is started is input. It is determined whether or not the input signal has been input. If an input signal for starting output has been input, the process proceeds to step c24, and if not, the process returns to step c21.

In step c24, the musical sound data 33 corresponding to the specified music piece is read out from the memory means 114, and in step c25, the sound signal based on the musical piece data 31 included in the musical sound data 33 is generated. The audio data is reproduced and output via the audio signal output means 150, and the image data included in the musical sound data 33 is reproduced and output via the display means 170.

In step c26, it is determined whether or not an input signal indicating that the music is purchased is input. If it is determined that the purchase signal is input, the process proceeds to step c28, where the purchase signal is input. If it is determined that has not been input, the process proceeds to step c37.

If it is determined in step c20 that the mode is not the trial listening mode, the process proceeds to step c27, and in step c27, it is determined whether the mode is the sales output mode. If the mode is the sales output mode, the process proceeds to step c28. If the mode is not the sales output mode, the process proceeds to step c37. .

In step c 28, the input that describes the paid output or purchase of the song If a force signal is input, a music fee, which is the price for the music to be output or purchased, is received.In step c29, the input fee is equal to or more than the price for the music. Is determined, and if it is determined that the input charge satisfies the output sales condition, the process proceeds to step c30, where it is determined that the input charge does not satisfy the output sales condition. If so, return to step c 28. At this point, the fee to be charged may be displayed on the display means 122.

In step c30, the music to be output or sold is designated. In step c31, the designated music is set. In step c32, it is determined whether or not the music is to be written to a recording medium.

In step c32, when it is determined that the writing is to the recording medium, the process proceeds to step c33, and when it is determined that the writing is not to the recording medium, the process proceeds to step c35.

In step c33, the detecting means 134 detects the input state of the recording medium into the writing means 105, and in step c34, the input state of the recording medium is determined. If it is determined that the inserted state is not writable, the process proceeds to step c35. If it is determined that the inserted state is not a writable state, the process returns to step c33. At this point, a message prompting re-entry of the recording medium is displayed on the display means 122.

In step c35, the musical sound data 33 corresponding to the specified music is read from the storage means 114, and in step c36, writing or reproduction output to the recording medium is performed. After the completion of the reproduction output, proceed to step c37. As described above, karaoke singing, karaoke singing recording, tune listening, tune playing, and tune writing to the recording medium can be performed using the music sound selling device 40. It should be noted that the fee receipt in step c4, step c11, and step c28 may be paid by a prepaid card by providing the fee collection means 180 with a function corresponding to a so-called prepaid card. Alternatively, the fee receipt in step c4 may be performed after the output of the karaoke data 24, that is, after step c9. In this case, step c5 is the same as step c4. Will be processed after step c9. Similarly, in the case of karaoke recording, music pay output, and music sales, the receipt of money may be performed after the completion of karaoke recording, music pay output, and music sales are completed.

In the karaoke singing, karaoke singing recording, tune listening, tune playing, and tune writing on the recording medium by the music sound sales device 40, music is specified, and a plurality of tunes are designated, sequentially or continuously. Or, karaoke output and music output can be repeated.

For example, music staff A such as a record company provides music to distribution staff B who distributes music for the purpose of sales promotion and sales related to music sales, and distribution staff B installs music sound sales equipment 40 And lend a music sales device 40 to a device manager C in charge of maintenance and the like. The device clerk C rents out the musical sound sales device 40 to the operation clerk D who is a store operator such as a restaurant, and uses the musical sound sales device 40 installed in the store to use the customer E as a customer of the store. Perform karaoke songs and purchase music.

Distributor B, who receives music from A, is provided with music sound equipment 40 on a regular or irregular basis at musical sales equipment 40 installed at store D of operator D. And music data 3 3 are delivered. From the music sales device 40 installed at the store of the operator D, the sales management information is sent to the accompaniment distribution server 20 and the music distribution server 30 managed by the distributor B regularly or irregularly. And device management information are transmitted. Based on the sales management information and the device management information transmitted from the musical sound sales device 40, the distributor B receives a copyright fee for music, sales of music using the musical sound sales device 40, and sales proceeds for music performance. Obtain information on such matters as licensing fees and manage sales.

Charges for using the equipment, such as the rental or lease fee for renting the music sound sales equipment 40 rented from the distributor B to the equipment clerk C, are borne by the equipment clerk C, and distributed by the equipment clerk C. Is paid to party B. In addition, the rental fee for the rental of the music sound sales device 40 to be lent to the operator Or, fees for equipment use such as lease fees are borne by Operator D, and paid by Operator D to Equipment C.

The music sales equipment installed at stores, etc. of the operator D. 40 The user E pays for the music E. The fee for music performance and music sales is paid by the operator D, the equipment manager C, the distribution manager B, and the music manager. A is allocated to A at a predetermined ratio. Music A is in charge of music copyright. Pay the copyright fee to, for example, JASRAC (Japan Music Copyright Association), which manages the music copyright fee.

As described above, the musical sound distribution method according to the present invention relating to music distribution comprises connecting the accompaniment music distribution server 20, the music distribution server 30, and the musical sound distribution device 40 to each other via the communication line 11 to exchange various data. This is done by transmitting and receiving. Since various data to be transmitted and received are encrypted and further compressed and transmitted and received, theft and leakage of data can be prevented, and the rights of copyright holders can be protected.

Although the musical sound sales system and the musical sound sales method according to the present invention are intended to sell musical sounds, the karaoke data 24 and the musical sound data 33 are merely examples, and as with the musical sounds, moving image data such as movies. The main component is data, and data using character data such as digitized books as the main component are transmitted and received via the communication line 11, and the transmitted and received various data are output and written to a recording medium for sale. It is also possible.

The present invention may be embodied in various other forms without departing from its elegance or major characteristics. Therefore, the above-described embodiment is merely an example in every aspect, and the scope of the present invention is set forth in the appended claims, and is not limited by the specification.

Furthermore, all modifications and changes belonging to the equivalent scope of the claims are within the scope of the present invention.

[Industrial applicability]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the musical sound sales device constituting the musical sound sales system receives accompaniment music data and music data transmitted by the music distribution server, and stores the music data in the musical sound sales device. The received accompaniment data and music data are stored in the The accompaniment data or music data is reproduced and output as accompaniment music or music based on the obtained output request.

The image data and character data such as lyrics displayed on a display device provided in the musical sound sales device are transmitted from the accompaniment music distribution server to the musical sound sales device together with the accompaniment data. Accompaniment data and music data received by the musical sound sales device via a receiving means such as a modem are stored in a storage means such as an HDD, and the accompaniment music data or the music data is stored in the storage means based on a given output request. The read accompaniment data or music data is output as an audio signal by audio signal output means such as a speaker. The accompaniment data or music data can be output using a music sound sales device to play the accompaniment music or music corresponding to the accompaniment data or music data. Can be. Also, the user can output and listen to the desired music, and enjoy the music. It is possible to receive compensation for the output of music from a person who desires to output music. In other words, the musical sound selling apparatus according to the present invention is used as a so-called jukebox, in which music is selected by a user's operation, and music desired by the user is sequentially reproduced and played based on a charged fee. be able to.

In addition to the accompaniment corresponding to the accompaniment data output from the speaker, an audio signal, which is the singing voice of the singer, is input using audio signal input means such as a microphone, and the singing can be performed. In this way, so-called karaoke can be enjoyed. The accompaniment data and the audio data corresponding to the audio signal input from the microphone are written into a recording medium such as a CD-R using a writing means. For example, the singer writes his or her singing on the recording medium. You can make a recording. For example, you can listen to your own singing voice recorded on a CD-R by attaching a CD-R as a recording medium to a CD player installed in a digital audio player for automobiles. You can practice singing by listening to your singing voice and improve your singing ability.

In addition, music data is written to recording media such as CD-R, smart media, and MD using the writing means, and CD players, digital audio players, MD Using a sound reproducing device such as a player, music corresponding to the music data written on the recording medium can be reproduced and listened to at a place other than the place where the musical sound sales device is installed. ,

Further, according to the present invention described in claim 2, it is possible to receive compensation for using or listening to the accompaniment music or the music corresponding to the accompaniment data and the music data. Similarly, it is possible to write the accompaniment data, the music data, and the audio data on the recording medium, that is, to receive the compensation for the accompaniment data and the recording of the accompaniment music corresponding to the music data. . In addition, regarding the writing of the audio data to the recording medium, for example, a fee for using the recording medium and the device can be received. Since the music sound sales device is provided with a fee collection means, the music sound sales device can be installed in an unmanned store, for example, and can be used as a so-called music sound vending machine. When a music sales device is installed in an ordinary manned store, the customer of the store operates the music sales device by himself and outputs and listens to the desired accompaniment or music, and stores the music on a recording medium. Etc. can be recorded, and there is no need for store clerks to serve customers.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when outputting the accompaniment music and the music, it is not necessary to input a different music number, and if the music number assigned to each music is known, the accompaniment is designated. It is possible. When specifying an accompaniment song, it is only necessary to enter a common song number, so that accompaniment songs and songs can be easily performed.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to reproduce and output the accompaniment music data and the music data in the musical sound sales device. Accompaniment music data or music data input to the music distribution server or music distribution server provided in the music distribution server is transmitted to the musical sound sales device periodically or irregularly via a communication line, and the musical sound sales device is provided. The accompaniment data or music data received by the musical instrument is stored in a storage device such as an HDD provided in the musical sound sales device. The operator of the musical sound sales device specifies the accompaniment music data or music data to be output using input means such as a remote control device provided in the musical sound sales device, and the accompaniment to be output based on the input specification signal. Data or song data from storage means, and accompaniment data or song data The sound is output using sound output means such as one force. Therefore, accompaniment music or music corresponding to the music data or music data is played, and karaoke or listening to music can be performed. From the accompaniment data stored in the storage means, the accompaniment music data to be output is designated and output, and singing is performed along with the accompaniment music corresponding to the accompaniment data using an audio signal input means such as a microphone. You can enjoy karaoke.

Furthermore, according to the present invention as set forth in claim 5, for example, a singing is performed along with the accompaniment corresponding to the accompaniment data using a sound signal input means such as a microphone, and the audio data corresponding to the singing voice is used. The accompaniment data can be written to a recording medium and recorded as a result of karaoke singing. You can listen to your singing voice recorded in this way by attaching the recording medium CD-R to a CD player installed in an in-vehicle digital audio player, for example, and recording your singing voice. Can be. You can practice singing by listening to your singing voice and improve your singing ability. You can also hear your singing voice to others. Furthermore, music data can be simply written on a recording medium, and the music written on the recording medium can be played back using a sound reproducing device such as a CD player, an MD player, a digital audio player, and the like, and the music can be heard.

Further, according to the present invention as set forth in claim 6, the accompaniment music or the music to be output is designated and output using the common music number unique to the music assigned to each music. be able to. When the accompaniment music and the music are designated, it is only necessary to input a common music number, so that the accompaniment music and the music can be easily performed.

Furthermore, according to the present invention described in claim 7, it is possible to receive compensation for using or listening to the accompaniment music or the music corresponding to the accompaniment music data and the music data. Similarly, it is possible to write accompaniment data, music data, and audio data on a recording medium, that is, to receive compensation for the accompaniment music and music recording corresponding to the accompaniment data and music data. . In addition, regarding writing of audio data to a recording medium, for example, it is possible to receive compensation for using the recording medium and the device. Since the musical sound sales device is equipped with a fee collection means, for example, It can be installed in stores, etc., and can be used as so-called vending machines for musical sounds. When a music sales device is installed in an ordinary manned store, the customer of the store operates the music sales device by himself, outputs a desired accompaniment or music, listens to the music, and stores the music on a recording medium. Etc. can be recorded, and the store clerk does not need to serve customers.

Further, according to the present invention as set forth in claim 8, the music distribution server is connected to each other via a communication line to transmit and receive various data to perform music distribution. The music sales equipment is rented out from the distribution staff in charge to the operator via the equipment staff, and the equipment staff installs and maintains the music sales equipment. There is no need to manage, and there is no need to perform maintenance for a large number of musical sound sales equipment. The operation staff can request the maintenance staff of the music sound sales equipment to the equipment staff, and does not need to acquire detailed knowledge of the music sound sales equipment. The music staff can outsource the sales promotion and sales to the distribution staff, and can easily manage the sales amount and copyright fee related to the sale of the music based on the report of the distributor. As described above, according to the musical sound sales method of the present invention, it is possible to establish a music sales method using a communication line and to obtain profits related to music sales.

Furthermore, according to the present invention as set forth in claim 9, the accompaniment music data and music data received via a receiving means such as a modem are stored in a storage means such as an HDD, and based on a given output request, Accompaniment data or music data is read from the storage means, and the read accompaniment data or music data is output as an audio signal by an audio signal output means such as a speaker. Accompaniment data or music data can be output using a music sound selling device, and the accompaniment music or music corresponding to the music data can be played.For example, the desired music is output as BGM. be able to. Also, the user can output and listen to the desired music, and enjoy the music. The person who desires to output the music may receive a fee for the output of the music.

In addition to the accompaniment corresponding to the accompaniment data output from the speaker, an audio signal, which is the singing voice of the singer, is input using audio signal input means such as a microphone, and Can sing. In this way, so-called karaoke can be enjoyed. The accompaniment data and audio data corresponding to the audio signal input from the microphone are written into a recording medium such as a CD-R using a writing means. For example, the singer writes his or her singing on the recording medium, and the so-called recording is performed. It can be carried out. For example, you can attach a recording medium, CD-R, to a CD player installed in an in-vehicle digital audio player, and listen to your singing voice recorded on the CD-R. You can practice singing by listening to your singing voice and improve your singing ability.

As described above, according to the present invention, the function of a so-called karaoke apparatus is realized, and the singing voice of the singing performed together with the accompaniment can be recorded together with the accompaniment, and the singing voice of the singer and the accompaniment can be simultaneously performed. The music to be output can be acoustically output.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. Accompaniment music distribution server that transmits accompaniment music data via communication line, music distribution server that transmits music data via communication line, accompaniment music distribution server and accompaniment music transmitted from music distribution server A music selling device for receiving and storing data and music data, a music selling system for outputting accompaniment data or music data stored in the music selling device,

An accompaniment output means for outputting the stored accompaniment data based on the output request given; a music output means for outputting the stored music data based on the output request given; Audio signal output means for outputting accompaniment data or music data provided from the output means or music output means as an audio signal; audio signal input means for inputting an audio signal; accompaniment music data provided from the accompaniment output means; Writing means for writing at least one piece of data, out of music data provided from the output means and audio data corresponding to the audio signal input from the audio signal input means, onto a recording medium; Sales system.

2. The music sound sales device is characterized by comprising a fee collection means for receiving accompaniment data and music data, and for receiving a fee for writing the accompaniment data, music data and audio data to a recording medium. The musical sound sales system according to claim 1, wherein

3. The music sound sales device has music designation means that can designate the music number to be output by specifying the music number unique to the music assigned to each music, and supports the music using the music number unique to the music. 3. The musical sound sales system according to claim 1, wherein an accompaniment to be played can be specified.

4. An accompaniment music distribution server that transmits accompaniment data via a communication line, a music distribution server that transmits music data via a communication line, and an accompaniment music transmitted from an accompaniment music distribution server and a music distribution server A music vending device for receiving and storing data and music data, wherein the music vending device reproduces and outputs accompaniment data and music data in the music vending device.

A distribution data preparation step of inputting and storing accompaniment music data or music data into the accompaniment music distribution server or the music distribution server; A distribution data transmitting step of transmitting accompaniment data or music data from the accompaniment music distribution server or the music distribution server to the musical sound sales device;

An output data reading step which is a step of reading accompaniment data or music data corresponding to the output data from the storage means,

An output step of outputting read-out accompaniment data or music data.

5. The musical sound sales method according to claim 3, further comprising a writing step of writing at least one or more of accompaniment data, music data, and audio data to a recording medium.

6. In the output data designating step, the accompaniment music data and the music data are designated by a music designation means capable of designating a music or an accompaniment to be outputted by designating a music number peculiar to the music assigned to each music. The music sound sales method according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the music number is input by using a music number.

7. A fee receipt step, which is a step of receiving compensation for outputting accompaniment music data and music data and writing the accompaniment music data, music data and audio data to a recording medium. Music sales method described in item 3 or 4.

8. The distribution staff entrusted with sales promotion sales from the music staff in charge of music distribution distributes the accompaniment music data and the music data using the music distribution server, and the distribution staff distributes the music sales device. The rented equipment manager lends the music sales equipment to the operator who provides the installation location of the music sales equipment,

The operator in charge of renting the music sales equipment from the equipment manager To the user who is the purchaser of the music,

8. The musical sound selling method according to claim 4, wherein a user of the musical sound selling device receives a price of a musical sound to be output or purchased by using the musical sound selling device.

9. Accompaniment data output means for storing the accompaniment data received using the communication means in the storage means, and outputting the accompaniment data stored in the storage means based on an output request given thereto;

Music output means for storing the music data received using the communication means in the storage means, and outputting the music data stored in the storage means based on an output request given;

Audio signal output means for converting accompaniment data or music data provided from the accompaniment output means or music output means into an audio signal and outputting the audio signal;

Audio signal input means for inputting an audio signal,

At least one or more of the accompaniment data provided from the accompaniment output means, the music data provided from the music output means, and the audio data corresponding to the audio signal input from the audio signal input means are recorded on the recording medium. A musical sound selling device comprising: a writing means for writing.