WO2012104914A1 - Display control device, playback processing system, and control method and program for display control device - Google Patents

Display control device, playback processing system, and control method and program for display control device Download PDF

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WO2012104914A1
WO2012104914A1 PCT/JP2011/000589 JP2011000589W WO2012104914A1 WO 2012104914 A1 WO2012104914 A1 WO 2012104914A1 JP 2011000589 W JP2011000589 W JP 2011000589W WO 2012104914 A1 WO2012104914 A1 WO 2012104914A1
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誠一 豊田
裕樹 亀田
道 越橋
浩之 山口
恭子 山口
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  • the present invention relates to a display control device, a playback processing system, a display control device control method, and a program for displaying information related to content playback on a display screen.
  • Patent Document 1 a playback apparatus that displays information related to content playback on a display screen is known (for example, Patent Document 1).
  • Patent Document 2 an electronic device that turns off the display screen to reduce energy consumption when an operation is not performed for a certain period of time is known (for example, Patent Document 2).
  • the present invention provides a display control device, a playback processing system, a display control device control method, and a program capable of appropriately performing display ON / OFF control of a display screen according to a user's preference and usage.
  • the purpose is to provide.
  • the display control device includes a display control unit that displays information related to content reproduction on the display screen, and a display screen that is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain time during the content reproduction.
  • Display mode setting means for setting any one display mode among a plurality of display modes including one display mode and a second display mode in which a display screen is always displayed during reproduction of content; And the display control means performs display control according to the set display mode.
  • the display control device control method includes a first display mode in which the display screen is switched from the display state to the off state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain time during the reproduction of the content, A display mode setting step for setting any one of a plurality of display modes including a second display mode in which the display screen is always displayed during reproduction, and depending on the set display mode And a display control step of displaying information related to content reproduction on a display screen.
  • the first display mode may be set when confirmation of reproduction information is not required during content reproduction
  • the second display mode may be set when confirmation of reproduction information is necessary.
  • the display mode setting means may set the display mode according to the user's operation, or the usage status (when the display control device is mounted on the playback device, the playback pattern of the playback device, the operating state of the playback device)
  • the display mode may be set according to the installation environment of the playback device, the usage environment of the playback device (including the connection environment with the host device and the output device, the type of content being played back, etc.).
  • the display control device may have a configuration including a display screen, or may have a configuration in which the display screen is separated. In the latter case, any connection form or communication means (such as a wireless communication means and a wired communication means) may be used as long as the display screen can be controlled.
  • the operation signal may be acquired by an operation element provided in the display control device, or may be acquired from an external device. That is, it is not always necessary that the display control device is provided with the operation means.
  • the display screen is changed from the display state to the off state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period during the reproduction of the content.
  • a third display mode is included in which is temporarily switched from the extinguished state to the display state.
  • the third display mode is characterized in that the display screen is temporarily changed from the off state to the display state in accordance with switching of the content to be reproduced.
  • the third display mode is characterized in that the display screen is set in a display state for a certain period of time after the content is switched.
  • This configuration can notify the user that the content has been switched.
  • the time for temporarily displaying the display screen is the same as the fixed time used as a reference when the display screen is turned off from the display state in the first display mode or the third display mode,
  • the display duration is constant and the user does not feel uncomfortable.
  • the third display mode is characterized in that when the display screen is temporarily changed from the off state to the display state, the title of the content to be reproduced after the content is switched is displayed.
  • the third display mode is characterized in that the display screen is temporarily changed from the off state to the display state before a predetermined time when the content is switched.
  • the time for the display screen to be temporarily switched from the off state to the display state is the same as the fixed time used as a reference when the display screen is turned off from the display state in the first display mode or the third display mode. There may be. Further, it may be configured to display only for a predetermined time (display from a predetermined time before content switching until content switching), or other time (time set by the user, content before and after switching) For example, a time corresponding to the length of the message may be displayed.
  • the information related to content playback includes at least one of the elapsed playback time of the content and the remaining playback time of the content.
  • the display control apparatus described above further includes an operation unit for selecting a reproduction pattern, and the display mode setting unit sets the display mode according to the reproduction pattern selected by the operation unit. .
  • a reproduction pattern can be selected according to the user's preference, and display ON / OFF control suitable for the reproduction pattern can be performed.
  • the playback pattern does not require setting of the number of times of playback and the time of playback.
  • the display mode setting means sets the first display mode and the pattern A is set by the operation means.
  • the second display mode is set.
  • the reproduction pattern includes a pattern B for reproducing one or more contents until the reproduction time is reached based on the setting of the reproduction time.
  • B is selected, the second display mode is set.
  • the display control unit displays the elapsed playback time of the content without displaying the remaining playback time of the content, and the operation unit displays the pattern A or
  • the elapsed playback time of the content is not displayed, but the remaining playback time of the content is displayed.
  • the display control apparatus described above further includes an operation means for setting a predetermined time.
  • the predetermined time is set for each power supply type.
  • Another display control apparatus includes a display control unit that displays information related to content reproduction on a display screen, and a first display mode in which the display screen is turned off from a display state when an operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time. And a third display mode in which the display screen is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time, but the display screen is temporarily turned off from the display state according to the playback state.
  • Display mode setting means for setting any one of the plurality of display modes, and the display control means performs display control according to the set display mode.
  • the display control device when the display control device does not acquire an operation signal for a certain period of time, the first display mode in which the display screen is turned off from the display state and the operation signal is acquired for a certain time.
  • the display screen is switched from the display state to the extinguished state when not, but the display screen is temporarily switched from the extinguished state to the display state according to the playback status.
  • the first display mode in which the display screen is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time, and the display screen is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time.
  • the display screen since it has a plurality of display modes including a third display mode in which the display screen is temporarily switched from the off state to the display state in accordance with the playback status, the display screen can be used according to the user's preference and usage.
  • display ON / OFF control of the display screen can be appropriately performed.
  • the first display mode is set when confirmation of reproduction information is not required during content reproduction
  • the third display mode is set when confirmation of reproduction information is necessary even temporarily. Can be considered.
  • the display mode setting means may set the display mode according to the user's operation, or may set the display mode according to the usage situation. Further, the display control device may have a configuration including a display screen, or may have a configuration in which the display screen is separated. In the latter case, any connection form or communication means may be used as long as the display screen can be controlled.
  • the operation signal may be acquired by an operation element provided in the display control device, or may be acquired from an external device.
  • the display control device described above further includes power detection means for detecting the type of power, and the display mode setting means sets the first display mode when it is detected that the power type is a dry cell. It is characterized by that.
  • the first display mode is set when the type of the power source is a dry battery, it is possible to reduce a problem that the control becomes impossible due to power shortage.
  • the playback processing system of the present invention is used by being installed in a playback device including each means in the display control device described above and a playback means for playing back content and a computer connected to the playback device. And a dedicated application for providing content to the device.
  • the program of the present invention causes a computer to execute each step in the control method of the display control device described above.
  • FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a reproduction system SY according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the playback system SY includes a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as “PC”) 10 that provides music (content), and a playback device 20 that plays back the music.
  • PC personal computer
  • the PC 10 includes, as a hardware configuration, a control device 11, a hard disk (hereinafter referred to as “HDD”) 12, an input device 13, a display 14, a connection interface (hereinafter referred to as “connection I / F”) 17, and A bus 18 for connecting them is provided.
  • the control device 11 is configured by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a microcomputer, and controls each unit in the PC 10 via the bus 18.
  • the HDD 12 stores an OS (Operating System) and a dedicated application 15 used for cooperation with the playback device 20.
  • the playback processing system in the claims is configured by the dedicated application 15 and the playback device 20.
  • the input device 13 refers to a mouse, a keyboard, a touch pad, and the like.
  • the display 14 displays various types of information such as music analysis information.
  • the connection I / F 17 is connected to the playback device 20 and inputs / outputs information.
  • the connection form with the playback device 20 may be a wired connection or a wireless connection. Further, it may be a LAN connection or a one-to-one connection.
  • the playback device 20 includes, as a hardware configuration, a CPU 21, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 23, an internal memory 24, a USB interface (hereinafter referred to as “USB I / F”) 25, A detection circuit 41, operation keys 42, a reception circuit 43, a remote controller 44, a display circuit 45, a display screen 46, an audio output circuit 47, an audio output device 48, a connection I / F 27, and a bus 28 for connecting them are provided.
  • a CPU 21 a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22
  • RAM Random Access Memory
  • USB interface hereinafter referred to as “USB I / F”
  • a detection circuit 41, operation keys 42, a reception circuit 43, a remote controller 44, a display circuit 45, a display screen 46, an audio output circuit 47, an audio output device 48, a connection I / F 27, and a bus 28 for connecting them are provided.
  • the CPU 21 is a central processing unit, and performs various kinds of arithmetic processing including music reproduction control.
  • the ROM 22 stores a startup program and is used for booting.
  • the RAM 23 is used as a work area when the CPU 21 performs various arithmetic processes.
  • the internal memory 24 is composed of a NAND flash memory or the like, and stores a music file transmitted from the PC 10.
  • the USB I / F 25 acquires a music file stored in the USB memory 50. In addition to the USB memory 50, other external storage devices such as an SD memory card and a CD-R may be readable.
  • the connection I / F 27 is connected to the PC 10 and inputs / outputs information.
  • the operation key 42 is an operation means provided in the main body of the playback device 20, and the detection circuit 41 detects an operation signal of the operation key 42.
  • the remote controller 44 is an operating means for remote operation of the playback device 20, and the receiving circuit 43 receives an operation signal of the remote controller 44 by infrared communication or wireless communication.
  • the display circuit 45 drives the display screen 46 based on a display command from the CPU 21.
  • the display screen 46 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like and displays various information.
  • the audio output circuit 47 drives the audio output device 48 based on the audio output command from the CPU 21.
  • the audio output device 48 includes a speaker, headphones, and the like, and outputs a music reproduction signal.
  • the PC 10 includes music analysis means 51 and music provision means 52 as main functional configurations. These functions are realized by the dedicated application 15.
  • the music analysis means 51 analyzes the music file and generates analysis data (music feature value).
  • analysis data music feature value
  • genre information genre information
  • BPM Beats Per Minute
  • key information key information
  • tempo information etc. are generated.
  • the “genre” indicates not only a classification such as “dance genre”, “popular”, and “song song” but also a detailed classification in the “dance genre”.
  • music classified as “dance genre” is classified into detailed genres such as “hip hop”, “house”, “break”, “rock”, “pop”, and “jazz”.
  • the music providing means 52 along with the music file, the analysis data that is the analysis result of the music analysis means 51 and the accompanying information (meta information such as the title, artist name, album name, etc.) attached to the music 20 is provided (sent).
  • analysis data and accompanying information are collectively referred to as music information.
  • the music file and music information provided to the playback device 20 by the music providing means 52 are stored in the internal memory 24 of the playback device 20. Further, the data provided by the music providing means 52 can be stored in the USB memory 50 and read by the playback device 20.
  • the playback device 20 includes a playback unit 61, an operation unit 62, a display unit 63, a display mode setting unit 64, and a display control unit 65 as main functional configurations.
  • the reproducing means 61, the display mode setting means 64, and the display control means 65 are functions mainly realized by the CPU 21.
  • the reproduction means 61 reproduces music in the internal memory 24 or the USB memory 50 according to various settings.
  • the operation means 62 is realized by the operation keys 42 and the remote controller 44.
  • the operation means 62 is mainly used for special reproduction setting, power saving setting, and reproduction pattern selection.
  • special playback settings various items related to the three special settings of 1 on 1 battle playback (pattern A), group battle playback (pattern B), and automix playback can be set (see FIG. 3).
  • items to be set include genre, number of rounds, dance time, and the like (see FIGS. 4 and 5A).
  • As the power save setting settings related to the power save of the main body of the playback device 20 can be made (see FIG. 5B).
  • normal playback refers to a playback pattern in which a song can be played back without the need to set the number of playbacks and playback time.
  • regular playback includes playback of one specified music piece, playback of a plurality of music pieces stored in the internal memory 24 or the USB memory 50 sequentially or randomly, and the like.
  • the display means 63 is realized by the display screen 46, and displays information related to the reproduction of music (reproduction information). The reproduction information will be described later with reference to FIG. Although not shown in particular, a menu screen for performing the above-described special reproduction setting, power saving setting, and reproduction pattern selection is also displayed (displaying setting items and selection candidates). Note that a dedicated button may be provided for selecting the reproduction pattern (in this case, the dedicated button serves as one function of the operation means 62).
  • the display mode setting unit 64 sets a display mode related to display ON / OFF control (screen turn-off, display switching control) of the display screen 46 according to the reproduction pattern selected by the operation unit 62.
  • the first display mode is set (the mode in which the display screen 46 is turned off when no operation is performed for a certain period of time) (FIG. 7 ( a)).
  • the second display mode (a mode in which the display screen 46 is always displayed) is set (see FIG. 7B).
  • the third display mode (the display screen 46 is turned off when no operation is performed for a certain period of time, but the display screen 46 is temporarily switched when the music is switched). (Display mode) (see FIG. 8).
  • the display control unit 65 performs display control of the display unit 63 according to the display mode set by the display mode setting unit 64.
  • FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram of the reproduction pattern “1 on 1 battle reproduction”.
  • the reproduction pattern corresponds to a dance battle format in which dancers select one another's specialty genres and dance alternately.
  • the dancer determines the first attack or the second attack, and dances alternately for a preset “one dance time (T1)”.
  • the number of dances is set as “number of rounds”.
  • “number of rounds” is set to “3”, two dancers each dance three times.
  • two preset music genres are alternately reproduced in accordance with each round. Note that music selection within a genre follows a specific algorithm (random selection).
  • FIG. 3B is an explanatory diagram of the reproduction pattern “group battle reproduction”.
  • the reproduction pattern corresponds to a dance battle format in which only the total dance time (T2) is determined and dancers are replaced by ad lib. As shown in the figure, the dancers do not clearly set the time for each dance, but dance while appropriately switching according to the atmosphere of the place.
  • music selected in accordance with a specific algorithm (random selection) from preset genres is continuously played.
  • group battle playback one or more music pieces are selected from the set genres, and are played while switching the music until the set “total dance time” is reached.
  • total dance time is not reached by playing the music stored in the internal memory 24 or the USB memory 50 one time at a time, the same music is played several times in one “group battle playback”. Played (after random playback in the first week, transition to random playback in the second week). However, an algorithm is defined so that the same music is not continuously played.
  • FIG. 3C is an explanatory diagram of the playback pattern “automix playback”.
  • the reproduction pattern corresponds to a dance battle format in which dancers are replaced by ad lib without specifying a dance time.
  • “automix playback” is also assumed to be used as a BGM for casually enjoying dance without being aware of dance battles. As shown in the figure, the dancer dances while appropriately switching according to the atmosphere of the place, as in the case of “group battle reproduction”. Also, as a playback operation, a genre of a preset genre is set as a start tune, and then a genre of music of an arbitrary genre is continuously played.
  • the “automix playback” one piece of music is selected from the set genres, and this is played as a start music.
  • the music to be played is selected according to a specific algorithm (random selection), and the user Plays while switching songs until the stop operation is performed.
  • group battle playback if the music stored in the internal memory 24 or the USB memory 50 is played back once, but the stop operation is not performed, the same music is played again. The Rukoto.
  • “automix playback” also prevents the same music from being played continuously, and the order of selection of music in the first week is different from the order of selection of music in the second week (with as much regularity as possible).
  • An algorithm is defined so that the playback order does not exist.
  • the music pieces may be connected by cross-fading.
  • the user may be able to set whether or not to connect by cross-fading. According to this configuration, since the music can be reproduced without interruption, the dance is not disturbed.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating setting items related to battle settings.
  • As the battle settings settings relating to the reproduction pattern “1 on 1 battle reproduction”, settings relating to the reproduction pattern “group battle reproduction”, and “functions to be used” can be set.
  • “Genre 1” or “Genre 2” in addition to the detailed genres of dance genres (“hip hop”, “house”, “break”, “rock”, “pop”, “jazz”), “free”, Either one of “User 1” and “User 2” can be set.
  • “free” when “free” is set, it is considered that there is no genre designation (for example, a song of an arbitrary genre is reproduced as “genre 1”).
  • “User 1” and “User 2” are genres to which the user can freely assign music. That is, the operation means 62 can set a plurality of music pieces designated by the user as one genre regardless of the actual music genre.
  • the value of T1 in the setting item “one dance time” can be set in increments of 10 seconds between 30 seconds and 90 seconds.
  • the setting item “number of rounds” can be set in increments of 1 to 6 or infinite (until the user performs a stop operation). For example, if “1 dance time” is set to “30 seconds” and “number of rounds” is set to “3 times”, 3 songs are each 60 seconds (T1 ⁇ 2), 3 minutes in total. Is played.
  • USB memory can be set.
  • internal memory music is selected for music in the internal memory 24.
  • USB memory a song is selected for the song in the USB memory 50.
  • FIG. 5A is a diagram showing setting items related to automix setting.
  • FIG. 5B is a diagram showing setting items related to power saving.
  • the operation means 62 can be set for power saving for each power source type. For example, for the power supply type “dry battery”, there are two setting items of “display off” and “automatic power off”.
  • “Display off” is a display ON / OFF in which the display screen 46 is turned off from the display state when an operation signal from the operation means 62 (the operation key 42 or the remote controller 44) is not acquired for a certain time during the reproduction of the music. Refers to the control function.
  • the display ON / OFF control is for the purpose of reducing the power consumption of the display screen 46, but whether to perform “display off” or “display off” according to the user's preference and needs.
  • the setting item “AC power” has two setting items “display off” and “automatic power off” as in the case of “dry battery”.
  • the setting contents are the same as in the case of the “dry battery”, and thus description thereof is omitted.
  • the setting values relating to the power saving setting on the main body side of the reproducing apparatus 20 are stored in the ROM 22 or the internal memory 24.
  • the playback device 20 automatically determines the power source type when the power is turned on. Specifically, the type of power supply is determined by detecting the presence or absence of an AC power jack or detecting the voltage value. As a result, it is determined which of the “dry battery” and “AC power supply” setting values is used for operation.
  • FIG. 6A is a diagram showing display items on the normal reproduction screen D1 displayed during normal reproduction (when the reproduction pattern “normal reproduction” is selected).
  • the normal playback screen D1 includes an icon 71 indicating the selected function (internal memory 24 or USB memory 50), a function name 72, a title name 73 of the music being played, an artist name 74 of the music being played, and a playback.
  • FIG. 6B is a diagram showing display items of the battle screen D2 displayed during battle playback (when the playback pattern “1 on 1 battle playback” or “group playback” is selected).
  • the battle screen D2 includes an icon 71 indicating the selected function, the genre 77 of the music being played, a playback state 78, a hold key state 79, a power state 80, and a character string indicating the battle screen D2.
  • 85 the remaining playback time 86, the current round number 87, the first / last attack 89, and the like are displayed.
  • the remaining time of the dance time is important for the dancer, so the remaining playback time 86 is highlighted as compared with other display items.
  • the current round number 87 and first / last 89 are displayed only at the time of “1 on 1 battle playback”.
  • the highlighting of the remaining reproduction time 86 is, for example, display enhancement with higher brightness than normal display, blinking the display to emphasize the display, changing the display color, and so on. Specifically, for example, when the remaining time is less than 5 seconds, an effect sound such as a beat tree, a clavel, and a wooden fish is added and highlighted, or blinking is displayed simultaneously with the effect sound “Kankan”.
  • FIG. 6C is a diagram showing display items on the automix screen D3 displayed during automix playback (when the playback pattern “automix playback” is selected).
  • the icon 71 indicating the selected function, the title name 73 of the music being played, the artist name 74 of the music being played, the elapsed playback time 75 of the music being played,
  • the BPM 76 of the song being played the genre 77 of the song being played
  • the playback state 78 the hold key state 79
  • the power state 80 the character string 91 indicating the automix screen D3, and the currently played song
  • the title 92 of the music to be reproduced is displayed.
  • FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram of display ON / OFF control (first display mode) during normal reproduction.
  • first display mode display ON / OFF control
  • the display screen 46 is switched from the display state to the off state. That is, in the first display mode, when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time, the screen transitions from the normal playback screen D1 to the unlit screen D0.
  • the “certain time” is in accordance with the “display off” setting value on the playback apparatus 20 main body side.
  • FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram of display ON / OFF control (second display mode) during battle reproduction. As shown in the figure, during battle reproduction, the display screen 46 is always in the display state regardless of whether or not an operation signal is acquired. That is, in the second display mode, the battle screen D2 remains displayed even when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time.
  • FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of display ON / OFF control (third display mode) during automix playback.
  • the display screen 46 is turned off from the display state. . Thereafter, when the playback means 61 switches the music (triggered by the music switching), the display screen 46 is displayed (the automix screen D3 is displayed). Then, after a certain period of time has elapsed, the display screen 46 is turned off again (the screen is turned off D0).
  • the display screen 46 when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time, the display screen 46 is turned off from the display state, but the display screen 46 is temporarily turned off according to the playback state of the playback means 61. Display state. Even in the third display mode, the “predetermined time” follows the set value of “display off” on the playback apparatus 20 main body side.
  • a playback pattern As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to select a playback pattern according to the user's preference from among a plurality of playback patterns including special playback suitable for dance battle practice, and display suitable for each playback pattern. ON / OFF control can be performed.
  • the display screen 46 is always in the display state regardless of whether or not there is an operation (second display mode), so that the dancer can surely check the remaining dance time and the like. good.
  • the display screen 46 is turned off when no operation is performed for a certain period of time (first display mode), so that useless power consumption can be suppressed.
  • the display screen 46 is temporarily displayed only when the music is switched, and other than that, operation is performed for a certain period of time as in the first display mode.
  • the screen is turned off (third display mode), so that the advantages of both the first display mode and the second display mode can be obtained.
  • the elapsed playback time is displayed during normal playback and automix playback, while during playback of battle, playback is performed. Since the remaining time is displayed, display of reproduction information suitable for the reproduction pattern (suitable for use) can be realized. This is because it is preferable to display the general elapsed playback time during normal playback, and it is preferable to display the remaining playback time because the remaining dance time is important during dance battles. It is.
  • the display screen 46 is temporarily displayed as the music is switched, so that the user can be notified that the content has been switched. Further, the time for which the display screen 46 is temporarily displayed is the same as a certain time that is a reference when the display screen 46 is switched from the display state to the unlit state in the first display mode or the third display mode. Therefore, the display duration is constant, and the user does not feel uncomfortable. Also, during automix playback (in the third display mode), the title of the music to be played next is displayed on the display screen 46 as playback information, so that the dancer knows the next music, Can perform dance performances.
  • the “predetermined time” that is the time until the display is turned off can be set, so display ON / OFF control according to the user's needs can be realized.
  • the fixed time can be set for each type of power supply, for example, in the case of dry batteries, the fixed time is shortened to reduce power consumption, and in the case of AC power supply, the fixed time is set long to prevent confirmation of playback information. It is possible to make settings such as no.
  • the number of playbacks (number of rounds) and playback time one dance time, total dance time
  • the special playback mode can be customized according to user preferences. it can.
  • the settings related to special playback and power saving are performed on the playback apparatus 20 main body side (operation means 62).
  • the present embodiment is characterized in that the settings are performed on the PC 10 side. Only differences from the first embodiment will be described below.
  • the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
  • the modification applied about the component similar to 1st Embodiment is applied similarly about this embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of the reproduction system SY according to the second embodiment.
  • a setting unit 53 is added on the PC 10 side (in the dedicated application 15).
  • the setting means 53 is used for setting various items for performing special reproduction (battle setting and automix setting) in the reproduction apparatus 20 and various items related to power saving. Specifically, the various items shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 (various items that can be set by the operation means 62 of the first embodiment) can be set.
  • the setting information is transmitted to the playback apparatus 20 when setting items are set or when a music file and music information are transferred.
  • the display screen 46 is displayed for a certain period of time from the time of switching of music.
  • the display screen 46 may be temporarily displayed from before. According to this configuration, it is possible to notify the user that the music is to be switched.
  • the time for which the display screen 46 is temporarily displayed is a fixed time that is a reference when the display screen 46 is turned off from the display state in the first display mode or the third display mode. It may be the same.
  • the display screen 46 may be temporarily displayed starting from the time when a predetermined time has elapsed since the switching of the music.
  • the display timing may be temporarily determined according to the reproduction status, such as temporarily displaying the display screen 46 when the music reproduction is started, not when the music is switched.
  • the display screen 46 may be temporarily displayed at the time of switching of music not only during automix playback but also during group battle playback. In this case, the display screen 46 may be displayed from the time when the music is switched, or the display screen 46 may be displayed from a predetermined time before the music is switched.
  • the title 92 of the music to be played next is displayed on the display screen 46 only during automix playback (in the third display mode), but during battle playback (second display). (When in mode). Further, the title 92 of the music to be reproduced next may not always be displayed. That is, during normal times, the title 92 of the music to be played next may not be displayed, but may be displayed for a predetermined time from a predetermined time before the music is switched. Note that the predetermined time may be a predetermined time or a time other than that.
  • the display mode is set according to the selected reproduction pattern.
  • the user may be able to directly select the display mode.
  • the display mode may be selectable by the operation means 62 of the playback device 20, or may be selectable by the setting means 53 (second embodiment) that is a function of the dedicated application 15.
  • the display mode may be set according to the usage status of the playback device 20.
  • the operating state of the playback device 20 operation mode, etc.
  • the installation environment of the playback device 20 wired / wireless connection, etc.
  • the usage environment of the playback device 20 location of the playback device 20 detected by GPS
  • the display mode may be set according to the type (genre) of the music being played, the environment of connection with the audio output device 48, and the like.
  • the display mode may be set according to the power supply type.
  • a power source detection unit (not shown) for detecting the type of power source is further provided.
  • the display mode setting unit 64 performs the first operation. It is preferable to set the display mode. According to this configuration, since the first display mode is set when the dry battery is used, it is possible to reduce power consumption, and to reduce the problem that the reproduction becomes impossible due to the shortage of the dry battery.
  • the playback device 20 including the display screen 46 is illustrated, but a configuration in which the display screen 46 is a separate body may be used.
  • any connection form or communication means (such as a wireless communication means and a wired communication means) may be used as long as the display screen 46 can be controlled.
  • either “internal memory” or “USB memory” can be set as the “function to be used”, but both memories may be set.
  • the music may be selected for all music stored in the internal memory 24 and the USB memory 50.
  • the display ON / OFF control shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 is applied not only when the music is played but also when the music is not played, but only when the music is played. It may be possible. In addition, the user may be able to set whether to apply only at the time of reproduction of music or to apply at the time of non-reproduction.
  • each component of the PC 10 and the playback device 20 shown in the above embodiment can be provided by being stored in various storage media (CD-ROM, flash memory, etc.). That is, a program for causing a computer to function as each component of the PC 10 and the playback apparatus 20 and a storage medium storing the program are also included in the scope of the right of the present invention.
  • the playback device 20 that plays back music is illustrated, but the present invention can also be applied to a playback device that plays content other than music (such as video content). Further, the playback device 20 is not limited to a dedicated device, and may be realized as a function of another device such as a mobile phone or a car navigation system.
  • the music provided from the PC 10 is reproduced.
  • the music providing source is not limited to the PC 10 and may be a server on the Web, a server on the LAN network, or the like.
  • the playback device 20 includes the audio output device 48.
  • the playback device 20 may be configured separately.
  • the setting function of the dedicated application 15 may be mounted on the playback device 20 side, or the operation function of the playback device 20 (selection of playback pattern, power save setting, etc.) may be mounted on the PC 10 side. That is, the reproduction system SY shown in the above embodiment may be realized by a single device (electronic musical instrument, computer, etc.).
  • the display control device of the present invention may be applied to an electronic device (such as a controller that operates the playback device) that does not have playback means. Other modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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The present invention addresses the problem of appropriately controlling the display state (on or off) of a display screen in accordance with the purpose for which said display screen is being used or the preferences of a user. This playback device (20) is characterized by the provision of: a playback means (61) that plays content; a display control means (65) that displays, on a display screen, information pertaining to the playback of said content; and a display-mode setting means (64). Said display-mode setting means is used to set one of a plurality of display modes including: a first display mode wherein the display screen is changed from a display state to an off state if no user-input signal is acquired for a prescribed amount of time during the playback of content; and a second display mode wherein the display screen is kept in the display state during the playback of content. The display control means (65) controls the display in accordance with the set display mode.

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表示制御装置、再生処理システム、表示制御装置の制御方法およびプログラムDisplay control apparatus, reproduction processing system, display control apparatus control method and program
　コンテンツの再生に関する情報を表示画面に表示する表示制御装置、再生処理システム、表示制御装置の制御方法およびプログラムに関するものである。 The present invention relates to a display control device, a playback processing system, a display control device control method, and a program for displaying information related to content playback on a display screen.
　従来、コンテンツの再生に関する情報を表示画面に表示する再生装置が知られている（例えば、特許文献１）。一方、省エネルギーの観点から、一定時間操作が行われない場合、表示画面を消灯してエネルギー消費を軽減する電子機器が知られている（例えば、特許文献２）。 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a playback apparatus that displays information related to content playback on a display screen is known (for example, Patent Document 1). On the other hand, from the viewpoint of energy saving, an electronic device that turns off the display screen to reduce energy consumption when an operation is not performed for a certain period of time is known (for example, Patent Document 2).
再表２００８／１２６１４２号公報No. 2008/126142 特開平１１－２１５５７５号公報JP-A-11-215575
　ところで、上記の特許文献１に記載の再生装置に、特許文献２に記載の技術を適用すると、コンテンツの再生中において、ユーザーが確認したい事項が表示画面に表示されているにもかかわらず、一定時間操作が行われないために表示画面が消灯状態となってしまうことが考えられる。つまり、特許文献２に記載の技術をそのまま再生装置に適用すると、コンテンツの再生に関する情報（以下、「再生情報」と称する）の確認が必要なユーザーにとっては、使い勝手が悪い。このため、ユーザーの好みや使用用途に応じて、表示画面の表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御を行うことが望まれる。 By the way, when the technology described in Patent Document 2 is applied to the playback device described in Patent Document 1, the content that the user wants to check is displayed on the display screen during the playback of the content. It is conceivable that the display screen is turned off because no time operation is performed. That is, if the technique described in Patent Document 2 is applied to a playback device as it is, it is inconvenient for a user who needs to check information related to content playback (hereinafter referred to as “playback information”). For this reason, it is desired to perform display ON / OFF control of the display screen according to the user's preference and usage.
　本発明は、上記の問題点に鑑み、ユーザーの好みや使用用途に応じて、表示画面の表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御を適切に行い得る表示制御装置、再生処理システム、表示制御装置の制御方法およびプログラムを提供することを目的とする。 In view of the above-described problems, the present invention provides a display control device, a playback processing system, a display control device control method, and a program capable of appropriately performing display ON / OFF control of a display screen according to a user's preference and usage. The purpose is to provide.
　本発明の表示制御装置は、コンテンツの再生に関する情報を表示画面に表示させる表示制御手段と、コンテンツの再生中において、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とする第１の表示モードと、コンテンツの再生中において、表示画面を常に表示状態とする第２の表示モードと、を含む複数の表示モードのうち、いずれかの表示モードを設定する表示モード設定手段と、を備え、表示制御手段は、設定された表示モードに応じて表示制御を行うことを特徴とする。 The display control device according to the present invention includes a display control unit that displays information related to content reproduction on the display screen, and a display screen that is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain time during the content reproduction. Display mode setting means for setting any one display mode among a plurality of display modes including one display mode and a second display mode in which a display screen is always displayed during reproduction of content; And the display control means performs display control according to the set display mode.
　本発明の表示制御装置の制御方法は、表示制御装置が、コンテンツの再生中において、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とする第１の表示モードと、コンテンツの再生中において、表示画面を常に表示状態とする第２の表示モードと、を含む複数の表示モードのうち、いずれかの表示モードを設定する表示モード設定ステップと、設定された表示モードに応じて、コンテンツの再生に関する情報を表示画面に表示させる表示制御ステップと、を実行することを特徴とする。 The display control device control method according to the present invention includes a first display mode in which the display screen is switched from the display state to the off state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain time during the reproduction of the content, A display mode setting step for setting any one of a plurality of display modes including a second display mode in which the display screen is always displayed during reproduction, and depending on the set display mode And a display control step of displaying information related to content reproduction on a display screen.
　これらの構成によれば、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とする第１の表示モードと、操作信号の取得の有無にかかわらず表示画面を常に表示状態とする第２の表示モードと、を含む複数の表示モードを有しているため、ユーザーの好みや使用用途に応じて、表示画面の表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御を適切に行うことができる。例えば、コンテンツの再生中に再生情報の確認が不要な場合は第１の表示モードを設定し、再生情報の確認が必要な場合は第２の表示モードを設定する、などが考えられる。
　なお、表示モード設定手段は、ユーザーの操作に応じて表示モードを設定しても良いし、使用状況（表示制御装置が再生装置に搭載される場合、再生装置の再生パターン、再生装置の動作状態、再生装置の設置環境、再生装置の使用環境（上位装置や出力装置との接続環境を含む）、再生されているコンテンツの種別など）に応じて表示モードを設定しても良い。
　また、表示制御装置は、表示画面を備えた構成であっても良いし、表示画面を別体とした構成であっても良い。後者の場合、表示画面を制御可能な構成であれば、接続形態や通信手段（無線通信手段および有線通信手段など）は問わない。
　また、操作信号は、表示制御装置に備えられた操作子によって発生するものを取得しても良いし、外部装置から取得しても良い。つまり、必ずしも表示制御装置に操作手段が備えられている必要はない。 According to these configurations, the first display mode in which the display screen is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time, and the display screen is always in the display state regardless of whether or not the operation signal is acquired. Since it has a plurality of display modes including the second display mode, display ON / OFF control of the display screen can be appropriately performed according to the user's preference and usage. For example, the first display mode may be set when confirmation of reproduction information is not required during content reproduction, and the second display mode may be set when confirmation of reproduction information is necessary.
The display mode setting means may set the display mode according to the user's operation, or the usage status (when the display control device is mounted on the playback device, the playback pattern of the playback device, the operating state of the playback device) The display mode may be set according to the installation environment of the playback device, the usage environment of the playback device (including the connection environment with the host device and the output device, the type of content being played back, etc.).
Further, the display control device may have a configuration including a display screen, or may have a configuration in which the display screen is separated. In the latter case, any connection form or communication means (such as a wireless communication means and a wired communication means) may be used as long as the display screen can be controlled.
The operation signal may be acquired by an operation element provided in the display control device, or may be acquired from an external device. That is, it is not always necessary that the display control device is provided with the operation means.
　上記に記載の表示制御装置において、複数の表示モードには、コンテンツの再生中において、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とするが、再生状況に応じて表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態とする第３の表示モードが含まれることを特徴とする。 In the display control apparatus described above, in the plurality of display modes, the display screen is changed from the display state to the off state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period during the reproduction of the content. A third display mode is included in which is temporarily switched from the extinguished state to the display state.
　この構成によれば、表示画面の表示に要するエネルギー消費を抑えつつも、再生情報の確認を妨げない第３の表示モードの設定が可能となる。また、表示モードの選択肢が増えるため、よりユーザーの好みや使用用途に適した表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御を行うことができる。 According to this configuration, it is possible to set the third display mode that does not prevent confirmation of the reproduction information while suppressing the energy consumption required for display on the display screen. In addition, since there are more display mode choices, it is possible to perform display ON / OFF control more suitable for the user's preference and usage.
　上記に記載の表示制御装置において、第３の表示モードは、再生されるコンテンツの切り替えに伴って、表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態とすることを特徴とする。 In the display control apparatus described above, the third display mode is characterized in that the display screen is temporarily changed from the off state to the display state in accordance with switching of the content to be reproduced.
　この構成によれば、コンテンツの切り替えに伴って再生情報を表示させることができる。 According to this configuration, it is possible to display the reproduction information as the content is switched.
　上記に記載の表示制御装置において、第３の表示モードは、コンテンツの切り替わり時から一定時間だけ、表示画面を表示状態とすることを特徴とする。 In the display control device described above, the third display mode is characterized in that the display screen is set in a display state for a certain period of time after the content is switched.
　この構成によれば、ユーザーに対し、コンテンツが切り替わったことを通知できる。また、一時的に表示画面を表示状態とする時間が、第１の表示モードや第３の表示モードで表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とする際の基準となる一定時間と同じであるため、表示継続時間が一定となり、ユーザーに違和感を与えることがない。 This configuration can notify the user that the content has been switched. In addition, since the time for temporarily displaying the display screen is the same as the fixed time used as a reference when the display screen is turned off from the display state in the first display mode or the third display mode, The display duration is constant and the user does not feel uncomfortable.
　上記に記載の表示制御装置において、第３の表示モードは、表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態としたとき、コンテンツの切り替わり後に再生されるコンテンツのタイトルを表示することを特徴とする。 In the display control apparatus described above, the third display mode is characterized in that when the display screen is temporarily changed from the off state to the display state, the title of the content to be reproduced after the content is switched is displayed.
　この構成によれば、再生情報として、次に再生される（若しくは、再生が開始された）コンテンツのタイトルをユーザーに通知できる。 According to this configuration, it is possible to notify the user of the title of the content to be reproduced next (or the reproduction is started) as the reproduction information.
　上記に記載の表示制御装置において、第３の表示モードは、コンテンツの切り替わり時の所定時間前から、表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態とすることを特徴とする。 In the display control apparatus described above, the third display mode is characterized in that the display screen is temporarily changed from the off state to the display state before a predetermined time when the content is switched.
　この構成によれば、ユーザーに対し、コンテンツが切り替わることを通知できる。
　なお、表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態とする時間は、第１の表示モードや第３の表示モードで表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とする際の基準となる一定時間と同じであっても良い。また、所定時間だけ表示する（コンテンツの切り替わり時の所定時間前からコンテンツの切り替わり時まで表示する）構成であっても良いし、それ以外の時間（ユーザーによって設定された時間や、切り替わり前後のコンテンツの長さに応じた時間など）だけ表示する構成であっても良い。 According to this configuration, it is possible to notify the user that the content is switched.
Note that the time for the display screen to be temporarily switched from the off state to the display state is the same as the fixed time used as a reference when the display screen is turned off from the display state in the first display mode or the third display mode. There may be. Further, it may be configured to display only for a predetermined time (display from a predetermined time before content switching until content switching), or other time (time set by the user, content before and after switching) For example, a time corresponding to the length of the message may be displayed.
　上記に記載の表示制御装置において、コンテンツの再生に関する情報には、コンテンツの再生経過時間およびコンテンツの再生残り時間の少なくとも一方が含まれることを特徴とする。 In the display control device described above, the information related to content playback includes at least one of the elapsed playback time of the content and the remaining playback time of the content.
　この構成によれば、再生情報として、コンテンツの再生時に、特に重要と考えられる再生時間に関する情報（再生経過時間および／または再生残り時間）を、ユーザーに通知できる。 According to this configuration, it is possible to notify the user of information (reproduction elapsed time and / or remaining reproduction time) related to the reproduction time that is considered to be particularly important when reproducing the content.
　上記に記載の表示制御装置において、再生パターンを選択するための操作手段をさらに備え、表示モード設定手段は、操作手段によって選択された再生パターンに応じて、表示モードを設定することを特徴とする。 The display control apparatus described above further includes an operation unit for selecting a reproduction pattern, and the display mode setting unit sets the display mode according to the reproduction pattern selected by the operation unit. .
　この構成によれば、ユーザーの好みに応じて再生パターンを選択でき、且つ再生パターンに適した表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御を行うことができる。 According to this configuration, a reproduction pattern can be selected according to the user's preference, and display ON / OFF control suitable for the reproduction pattern can be performed.
　上記に記載の表示制御装置において、再生パターンには、再生回数および再生時間の設定を必要とすることなく、コンテンツを再生可能なパターン０と、再生回数および再生時間の設定に基づき、再生時間に基づく長さのコンテンツを再生回数分再生するパターンＡと、が含まれ、表示モード設定手段は、操作手段によりパターン０が選択された場合、第１の表示モードに設定し、操作手段によりパターンＡが選択された場合、第２の表示モードに設定することを特徴とする。 In the display control device described above, the playback pattern does not require setting of the number of times of playback and the time of playback. When the pattern 0 is selected by the operation means, the display mode setting means sets the first display mode and the pattern A is set by the operation means. When is selected, the second display mode is set.
　この構成によれば、パターンＡを選択することで、１対１で交互にダンスを踊る、いわゆる１ｏｎ１形式のダンスバトルに適した再生を実現できる。また、ダンスバトルの際は、再生時間（特に、再生残り時間）が重要となるため、常に再生情報が表示される第２表示モードの表示制御が好ましい。 According to this configuration, by selecting the pattern A, it is possible to realize reproduction suitable for a so-called 1 on 1 dance battle in which dances are danced one-on-one alternately. Further, in the case of a dance battle, the playback time (particularly the remaining playback time) is important, and therefore display control in the second display mode in which playback information is always displayed is preferable.
　上記に記載の表示制御装置において、再生パターンには、再生時間の設定に基づき、当該再生時間に達するまで１以上のコンテンツを再生するパターンＢが含まれ、表示モード設定手段は、操作手段によりパターンＢが選択された場合、第２の表示モードに設定することを特徴とする。 In the display control apparatus described above, the reproduction pattern includes a pattern B for reproducing one or more contents until the reproduction time is reached based on the setting of the reproduction time. When B is selected, the second display mode is set.
　この構成によれば、パターンＢを選択することで、複数のダンサーがアドリブで交代しながらダンスを踊る、いわゆるグループ形式のダンスバトルに適した再生を実現できる。また、ダンスバトルの際は、再生時間（特に、再生残り時間）が重要となるため、常に再生情報が表示される第２表示モードの表示制御が好ましい。 According to this configuration, by selecting the pattern B, it is possible to realize reproduction suitable for a so-called group-type dance battle in which a plurality of dancers dance while changing ad lib. Further, in the case of a dance battle, the playback time (particularly the remaining playback time) is important, and therefore display control in the second display mode in which playback information is always displayed is preferable.
　上記に記載の表示制御装置において、表示制御手段は、操作手段によりパターン０が選択された場合、コンテンツの再生残り時間を表示せず、コンテンツの再生経過時間を表示し、操作手段によりパターンＡまたはパターンＢが選択された場合、コンテンツの再生経過時間を表示せず、コンテンツの再生残り時間を表示することを特徴とする。 In the display control apparatus described above, when the pattern 0 is selected by the operation unit, the display control unit displays the elapsed playback time of the content without displaying the remaining playback time of the content, and the operation unit displays the pattern A or When the pattern B is selected, the elapsed playback time of the content is not displayed, but the remaining playback time of the content is displayed.
　この構成によれば、通常再生時は、一般的な再生経過時間を表示することが好ましいが、ダンスバトルの際は、残りのダンス時間が重要となるため、常に再生情報として再生残り時間が表示されることが好ましい。 According to this configuration, it is preferable to display the general playback elapsed time during normal playback. However, since the remaining dance time is important during dance battles, the remaining playback time is always displayed as playback information. It is preferred that
　上記に記載の表示制御装置において、一定時間を設定するための操作手段をさらに備えたことを特徴とする。 The display control apparatus described above further includes an operation means for setting a predetermined time.
　この構成によれば、ユーザーの好みに応じて、第１の表示モードや第３の表示モードで表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とする際の基準となる一定時間を設定できる。 According to this configuration, it is possible to set a certain time as a reference when the display screen is changed from the display state to the unlit state in the first display mode or the third display mode according to the user's preference.
　上記に記載の表示制御装置において、一定時間は、電源種類別に設定されることを特徴とする。 In the display control device described above, the predetermined time is set for each power supply type.
　電力消費を特に意識する必要のある乾電池等の場合、一定時間を短く設定することで、電力不足によって再生不能となるなどの不具合を軽減できる。一方、電力消費をあまり意識しなくても良いＡＣ電源などの場合は、一定時間を長く設定することで、再生情報の確認を妨げないようにすることができる。このように、本構成によれば、電源種類に応じた適切な「一定時間」を設定できる。 In the case of dry batteries and the like that need to be particularly conscious of power consumption, setting a short period of time can reduce problems such as inability to regenerate due to power shortage. On the other hand, in the case of an AC power source that does not require much attention to power consumption, it is possible to prevent confirmation of reproduction information by setting a long fixed time. Thus, according to this configuration, it is possible to set an appropriate “certain time” according to the power supply type.
　本発明の他の表示制御装置は、コンテンツの再生に関する情報を表示画面に表示させる表示制御手段と、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とする第１の表示モードと、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とするが、再生状況に応じて表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態とする第３の表示モードと、を含む複数の表示モードのうち、いずれかの表示モードを設定する表示モード設定手段と、を備え、表示制御手段は、設定された表示モードに応じて表示制御を行うことを特徴とする。 Another display control apparatus according to the present invention includes a display control unit that displays information related to content reproduction on a display screen, and a first display mode in which the display screen is turned off from a display state when an operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time. And a third display mode in which the display screen is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time, but the display screen is temporarily turned off from the display state according to the playback state. Display mode setting means for setting any one of the plurality of display modes, and the display control means performs display control according to the set display mode.
　本発明の他の表示制御装置の制御方法は、表示制御装置が、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とする第１の表示モードと、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とするが、再生状況に応じて表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態とする第３の表示モードと、を含む複数の表示モードのうち、いずれかの表示モードを設定する表示モード設定ステップと、設定された表示モードに応じて、コンテンツの再生に関する情報を表示画面に表示させる表示制御ステップと、を実行することを特徴とする。 According to another display control device control method of the present invention, when the display control device does not acquire an operation signal for a certain period of time, the first display mode in which the display screen is turned off from the display state and the operation signal is acquired for a certain time. The display screen is switched from the display state to the extinguished state when not, but the display screen is temporarily switched from the extinguished state to the display state according to the playback status. A display mode setting step for setting the display mode, and a display control step for displaying information relating to the reproduction of the content on the display screen in accordance with the set display mode.
　これらの構成によれば、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とする第１の表示モードと、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とするが、再生状況に応じて表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態とする第３の表示モードと、を含む複数の表示モードを有しているため、ユーザーの好みや使用用途に応じて、表示画面の表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御を適切に行うことができる。例えば、コンテンツの再生中に再生情報の確認が不要な場合は第１の表示モードを設定し、一時的であっても再生情報の確認が必要な場合は第３の表示モードを設定する、などが考えられる。
　なお、表示モード設定手段は、ユーザーの操作に応じて表示モードを設定しても良いし、使用状況に応じて表示モードを設定しても良い。
　また、表示制御装置は、表示画面を備えた構成であっても良いし、表示画面を別体とした構成であっても良い。後者の場合、表示画面を制御可能な構成であれば、接続形態や通信手段を問わない。
　また、操作信号は、表示制御装置に備えられた操作子によって発生するものを取得しても良いし、外部装置から取得しても良い。 According to these configurations, the first display mode in which the display screen is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time, and the display screen is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time. However, since it has a plurality of display modes including a third display mode in which the display screen is temporarily switched from the off state to the display state in accordance with the playback status, the display screen can be used according to the user's preference and usage. Thus, display ON / OFF control of the display screen can be appropriately performed. For example, the first display mode is set when confirmation of reproduction information is not required during content reproduction, and the third display mode is set when confirmation of reproduction information is necessary even temporarily. Can be considered.
The display mode setting means may set the display mode according to the user's operation, or may set the display mode according to the usage situation.
Further, the display control device may have a configuration including a display screen, or may have a configuration in which the display screen is separated. In the latter case, any connection form or communication means may be used as long as the display screen can be controlled.
The operation signal may be acquired by an operation element provided in the display control device, or may be acquired from an external device.
　上記に記載の表示制御装置において、電源の種類を検出する電源検出手段をさらに備え、表示モード設定手段は、電源の種類が乾電池であることが検出された場合、第１の表示モードに設定することを特徴とする。 The display control device described above further includes power detection means for detecting the type of power, and the display mode setting means sets the first display mode when it is detected that the power type is a dry cell. It is characterized by that.
　この構成によれば、電源の種類が乾電池の場合第１の表示モードに設定するため、電力不足によって制御不能となる不具合を軽減できる。 According to this configuration, since the first display mode is set when the type of the power source is a dry battery, it is possible to reduce a problem that the control becomes impossible due to power shortage.
　本発明の再生処理システムは、上記に記載の表示制御装置における各手段と、コンテンツを再生する再生手段と、を備えた再生装置と、再生装置と接続されたコンピューターにインストールされて用いられ、再生装置に対しコンテンツを提供する専用アプリケーションと、から成ることを特徴とする。 The playback processing system of the present invention is used by being installed in a playback device including each means in the display control device described above and a playback means for playing back content and a computer connected to the playback device. And a dedicated application for providing content to the device.
　この構成によれば、専用アプリケーションとの連携により、表示制御装置の低廉化を図ることができる。 According to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the cost of the display control device in cooperation with the dedicated application.
　本発明のプログラムは、コンピューターに、上記に記載の表示制御装置の制御方法における各ステップを実行させることを特徴とする。 The program of the present invention causes a computer to execute each step in the control method of the display control device described above.
　このプログラムを用いることにより、ユーザーの好みや使用用途に応じて、表示画面の表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御を適切に行い得る表示制御装置の制御方法を実現できる。 By using this program, it is possible to realize a display control device control method capable of appropriately performing display ON / OFF control of the display screen according to the user's preference and usage.
本発明の一実施形態に係る再生システムのハードウェア構成図である。It is a hardware block diagram of the reproduction | regeneration system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 再生システムの機能ブロック図である。It is a functional block diagram of a reproduction system. 特殊再生の再生パターン（１ｏｎ１バトル再生、グループバトル再生およびオートミックス再生）を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the reproduction pattern (1on1 battle reproduction, group battle reproduction, and automix reproduction) of special reproduction. 「バトル設定」に関する設定項目を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the setting item regarding "battle setting". 「オートミックス設定」および「パワーセーブ設定」に関する設定項目を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the setting item regarding "auto mix setting" and "power save setting". 通常再生画面、バトル画面およびオートミックス画面の画面構成を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the screen structure of a normal reproduction | regeneration screen, a battle screen, and an auto mix screen. 通常再生時の表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御と、バトル再生時の表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御を示す図である。It is a figure which shows display ON / OFF control at the time of normal reproduction | regeneration, and display ON / OFF control at the time of battle reproduction | regeneration. オートミックス再生時の表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the display ON / OFF control at the time of automix reproduction | regeneration. 第２実施形態に係る、再生システムの機能ブロック図である。It is a functional block diagram of the reproduction | regeneration system based on 2nd Embodiment.
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　以下、本発明の一実施形態に係る表示制御装置、再生処理システム、表示制御装置の制御方法およびプログラムについて、添付図面を参照しながら詳細に説明する。本実施形態では、表示制御装置を、楽曲再生用の再生装置に適用した場合について説明する。また、本実施形態の再生装置は、ストリートダンスやダンスバトルの練習に用いられるダンス専用オーディオ機器を想定し、楽曲としては、主にダンスミュージックを再生する。 [First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a display control device, a playback processing system, a display control device control method, and a program according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present embodiment, a case where the display control device is applied to a music playback device will be described. In addition, the playback device of the present embodiment assumes a dance-only audio device used for street dance and dance battle practice, and mainly plays dance music as music.
　図１は、本発明の一実施形態に係る再生システムＳＹのシステム構成図である。同図に示すように、再生システムＳＹは、楽曲（コンテンツ）を提供するパーソナルコンピューター（以下、「ＰＣ」と表記する）１０と、楽曲を再生する再生装置２０と、から成る。 FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a reproduction system SY according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the playback system SY includes a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as “PC”) 10 that provides music (content), and a playback device 20 that plays back the music.
　ＰＣ１０は、ハードウェア構成として、制御装置１１、ハードディスク（以下、「ＨＤＤ」と表記する）１２、入力装置１３、ディスプレイ１４、接続インターフェース（以下、「接続Ｉ／Ｆ」と表記する）１７、並びにこれらを接続するバス１８を備えている。制御装置１１は、ＣＰＵ（Central　Processing　Unit）やマイコンにより構成され、バス１８を介してＰＣ１０内の各部を制御する。ＨＤＤ１２は、ＯＳ（Operating　System）の他、再生装置２０との連携に用いられる専用アプリケーション１５を記憶している。請求項における再生処理システムは、当該専用アプリケーション１５および再生装置２０によって構成される。入力装置１３は、マウス、キーボード、タッチパッド等を指す。ディスプレイ１４は、楽曲解析情報を表示する等、各種情報を表示する。また、接続Ｉ／Ｆ１７は、再生装置２０と接続され、情報の入出力を行う。なお、再生装置２０との接続形態は、有線接続であっても良いし、無線接続であっても良い。また、ＬＡＮ接続であっても良いし、１対１接続であっても良い。 The PC 10 includes, as a hardware configuration, a control device 11, a hard disk (hereinafter referred to as “HDD”) 12, an input device 13, a display 14, a connection interface (hereinafter referred to as “connection I / F”) 17, and A bus 18 for connecting them is provided. The control device 11 is configured by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a microcomputer, and controls each unit in the PC 10 via the bus 18. The HDD 12 stores an OS (Operating System) and a dedicated application 15 used for cooperation with the playback device 20. The playback processing system in the claims is configured by the dedicated application 15 and the playback device 20. The input device 13 refers to a mouse, a keyboard, a touch pad, and the like. The display 14 displays various types of information such as music analysis information. The connection I / F 17 is connected to the playback device 20 and inputs / outputs information. Note that the connection form with the playback device 20 may be a wired connection or a wireless connection. Further, it may be a LAN connection or a one-to-one connection.
　一方、再生装置２０は、ハードウェア構成として、ＣＰＵ２１、ＲＯＭ（Read　Only　Memory）２２、ＲＡＭ（Random　Access　Memory）２３、内部メモリ２４、ＵＳＢインターフェース（以下、「ＵＳＢＩ／Ｆ」と表記する）２５、検出回路４１、操作キー４２、受信回路４３、リモコン４４、表示回路４５、表示画面４６、音声出力回路４７、音声出力装置４８、接続Ｉ／Ｆ２７、並びにこれらを接続するバス２８を備えている。 On the other hand, the playback device 20 includes, as a hardware configuration, a CPU 21, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 23, an internal memory 24, a USB interface (hereinafter referred to as “USB I / F”) 25, A detection circuit 41, operation keys 42, a reception circuit 43, a remote controller 44, a display circuit 45, a display screen 46, an audio output circuit 47, an audio output device 48, a connection I / F 27, and a bus 28 for connecting them are provided.
　ＣＰＵ２１は、中央演算処理装置であり、楽曲の再生制御をはじめとして各種演算処理を行う。ＲＯＭ２２は、起動時用プログラムを記憶し、ブート用として用いられる。ＲＡＭ２３は、ＣＰＵ２１が各種演算処理を行う際のワークエリアとして用いられる。内部メモリ２４は、ＮＡＮＤフラッシュメモリ等により構成され、ＰＣ１０から送信された楽曲ファイル等を記憶する。ＵＳＢＩ／Ｆ２５は、ＵＳＢメモリ５０に格納された楽曲ファイル等を取得する。なお、ＵＳＢメモリ５０以外に、ＳＤメモリカードやＣＤ－Ｒなど他の外部記憶装置を読み取り可能としても良い。接続Ｉ／Ｆ２７は、ＰＣ１０と接続され、情報の入出力を行う。 The CPU 21 is a central processing unit, and performs various kinds of arithmetic processing including music reproduction control. The ROM 22 stores a startup program and is used for booting. The RAM 23 is used as a work area when the CPU 21 performs various arithmetic processes. The internal memory 24 is composed of a NAND flash memory or the like, and stores a music file transmitted from the PC 10. The USB I / F 25 acquires a music file stored in the USB memory 50. In addition to the USB memory 50, other external storage devices such as an SD memory card and a CD-R may be readable. The connection I / F 27 is connected to the PC 10 and inputs / outputs information.
　操作キー４２は、再生装置２０本体に備えられた操作手段であり、検出回路４１は、操作キー４２の操作信号を検出する。リモコン４４は、再生装置２０の遠隔操作用の操作手段であり、受信回路４３は、リモコン４４の操作信号を赤外線通信または無線通信により受信する。表示回路４５は、ＣＰＵ２１からの表示指令に基づき、表示画面４６を駆動する。表示画面４６は、液晶ディスプレイ等により構成され、各種情報を表示する。音声出力回路４７は、ＣＰＵ２１からの音声出力指令に基づき、音声出力装置４８を駆動する。音声出力装置４８は、スピーカーやヘッドフォン等により構成され、楽曲の再生信号を出力する。 The operation key 42 is an operation means provided in the main body of the playback device 20, and the detection circuit 41 detects an operation signal of the operation key 42. The remote controller 44 is an operating means for remote operation of the playback device 20, and the receiving circuit 43 receives an operation signal of the remote controller 44 by infrared communication or wireless communication. The display circuit 45 drives the display screen 46 based on a display command from the CPU 21. The display screen 46 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like and displays various information. The audio output circuit 47 drives the audio output device 48 based on the audio output command from the CPU 21. The audio output device 48 includes a speaker, headphones, and the like, and outputs a music reproduction signal.
　次に、図２を参照し、ＰＣ１０（専用アプリケーション１５）および再生装置２０の機能構成について説明する。ＰＣ１０は、主な機能構成として、楽曲解析手段５１および楽曲提供手段５２を備えている。なお、これらの機能は、いずれも専用アプリケーション１５によって実現される。楽曲解析手段５１は、楽曲ファイルを解析し、解析データ（楽曲特徴量）を生成する。解析データとしては、ジャンル情報、ＢＰＭ（Beats　Per　Minute）、調情報、テンポ情報などを生成する。なお、本実施形態において「ジャンル」とは、「ダンスジャンル」、「ポピュラー」、「歌謡曲」などの分類だけでなく、「ダンスジャンル」の中の詳細な分類も指す。つまり、「ダンスジャンル」に分類される楽曲については、「ヒップホップ」、「ハウス」、「ブレーク」、「ロック」、「ポップ」、「ジャズ」など詳細なジャンルに分類される。 Next, the functional configuration of the PC 10 (dedicated application 15) and the playback device 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The PC 10 includes music analysis means 51 and music provision means 52 as main functional configurations. These functions are realized by the dedicated application 15. The music analysis means 51 analyzes the music file and generates analysis data (music feature value). As analysis data, genre information, BPM (Beats Per Minute), key information, tempo information, etc. are generated. In the present embodiment, the “genre” indicates not only a classification such as “dance genre”, “popular”, and “song song” but also a detailed classification in the “dance genre”. In other words, music classified as “dance genre” is classified into detailed genres such as “hip hop”, “house”, “break”, “rock”, “pop”, and “jazz”.
　楽曲提供手段５２は、楽曲ファイルと共に、楽曲解析手段５１の解析結果である解析データや、楽曲に付随されている付随情報（楽曲のタイトル、アーティスト名、アルバム名などのメタ情報）を、再生装置２０に提供する（送信する）。なお、以下の説明では、解析データおよび付随情報を楽曲情報と総称する。また、楽曲提供手段５２により再生装置２０に提供された楽曲ファイルおよび楽曲情報は、再生装置２０の内部メモリ２４に格納される。また、楽曲提供手段５２により提供されるデータを、ＵＳＢメモリ５０に格納して、再生装置２０に読み取らせることも可能である。 The music providing means 52, along with the music file, the analysis data that is the analysis result of the music analysis means 51 and the accompanying information (meta information such as the title, artist name, album name, etc.) attached to the music 20 is provided (sent). In the following description, analysis data and accompanying information are collectively referred to as music information. The music file and music information provided to the playback device 20 by the music providing means 52 are stored in the internal memory 24 of the playback device 20. Further, the data provided by the music providing means 52 can be stored in the USB memory 50 and read by the playback device 20.
　一方、再生装置２０は、主な機能構成として、再生手段６１、操作手段６２、表示手段６３、表示モード設定手段６４および表示制御手段６５を備えている。なお、これらの機能構成のうち、再生手段６１、表示モード設定手段６４および表示制御手段６５は、主にＣＰＵ２１によって実現される機能である。 On the other hand, the playback device 20 includes a playback unit 61, an operation unit 62, a display unit 63, a display mode setting unit 64, and a display control unit 65 as main functional configurations. Of these functional configurations, the reproducing means 61, the display mode setting means 64, and the display control means 65 are functions mainly realized by the CPU 21.
　再生手段６１は、各種設定にしたがって、内部メモリ２４またはＵＳＢメモリ５０内の楽曲を再生する。操作手段６２は、操作キー４２やリモコン４４によって実現され、本実施形態では、主に、特殊再生の設定、パワーセーブの設定、再生パターンの選択に用いられる。特殊再生の設定としては、１ｏｎ１バトル再生（パターンＡ）、グループバトル再生（パターンＢ）、オートミックス再生の、３つの特殊設定に関する各種項目を設定可能である（図３参照）。設定する項目としては、具体的に、ジャンル、ラウンド数、ダンス時間などが挙げられる（図４，図５（ａ）参照）。また、パワーセーブの設定としては、再生装置２０本体のパワーセーブに関する設定が可能である（図５（ｂ）参照）。また、再生パターンの選択としては、上記の特殊再生に、通常再生（パターン０）を含めた４種類の中からいずれかを選択可能となっている。なお、「通常再生」とは、再生回数および再生時間の設定を必要とすることなく、楽曲を再生可能な再生パターンを指す。例えば、指定された任意の楽曲を１曲分再生する、内部メモリ２４またはＵＳＢメモリ５０に記憶されている複数の楽曲を順次またはランダムに再生する、なども「通常再生」に含まれる。 The reproduction means 61 reproduces music in the internal memory 24 or the USB memory 50 according to various settings. The operation means 62 is realized by the operation keys 42 and the remote controller 44. In this embodiment, the operation means 62 is mainly used for special reproduction setting, power saving setting, and reproduction pattern selection. As special playback settings, various items related to the three special settings of 1 on 1 battle playback (pattern A), group battle playback (pattern B), and automix playback can be set (see FIG. 3). Specifically, items to be set include genre, number of rounds, dance time, and the like (see FIGS. 4 and 5A). As the power save setting, settings related to the power save of the main body of the playback device 20 can be made (see FIG. 5B). In addition, as a selection of a reproduction pattern, any one of four types including normal reproduction (pattern 0) in addition to the above-described special reproduction can be selected. Note that “normal playback” refers to a playback pattern in which a song can be played back without the need to set the number of playbacks and playback time. For example, “regular playback” includes playback of one specified music piece, playback of a plurality of music pieces stored in the internal memory 24 or the USB memory 50 sequentially or randomly, and the like.
　表示手段６３は、表示画面４６によって実現され、楽曲の再生に関する情報（再生情報）を表示する。再生情報については、図６にて後述する。また、特に図示しないが、上記の特殊再生の設定、パワーセーブの設定、再生パターンの選択を行う際のメニュー画面も表示する（設定項目や選択候補の表示など）。なお、再生パターンの選択については、専用ボタンを設けても良い（この場合、専用ボタンは操作手段６２の一機能となる）。表示モード設定手段６４は、操作手段６２によって選択された再生パターンに応じて、表示画面４６の表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御（画面消灯、表示の切り替え制御）に関する表示モードを設定する。詳細については後述するが、再生パターンとして「通常再生」が選択された場合、第１の表示モード（一定時間操作が行われない場合、表示画面４６を消灯するモード）に設定する（図７（ａ）参照）。また、再生パターンとして「１ｏｎ１バトル再生」または「グループバトル再生」が選択された場合、第２の表示モード（表示画面４６を常に表示状態とするモード）に設定する（図７（ｂ）参照）。さらに、再生パターンとして「オートミックス再生」が選択された場合、第３の表示モード（一定時間操作が行われない場合に表示画面４６を消灯するが、楽曲の切り替え時に一時的に表示画面４６を表示状態とするモード）に設定する（図８参照）。表示制御手段６５は、表示モード設定手段６４により設定された表示モードに応じて、表示手段６３の表示制御を行う。 The display means 63 is realized by the display screen 46, and displays information related to the reproduction of music (reproduction information). The reproduction information will be described later with reference to FIG. Although not shown in particular, a menu screen for performing the above-described special reproduction setting, power saving setting, and reproduction pattern selection is also displayed (displaying setting items and selection candidates). Note that a dedicated button may be provided for selecting the reproduction pattern (in this case, the dedicated button serves as one function of the operation means 62). The display mode setting unit 64 sets a display mode related to display ON / OFF control (screen turn-off, display switching control) of the display screen 46 according to the reproduction pattern selected by the operation unit 62. Although details will be described later, when “normal playback” is selected as the playback pattern, the first display mode is set (the mode in which the display screen 46 is turned off when no operation is performed for a certain period of time) (FIG. 7 ( a)). Further, when “1 on 1 battle playback” or “group battle playback” is selected as the playback pattern, the second display mode (a mode in which the display screen 46 is always displayed) is set (see FIG. 7B). . Further, when “automix playback” is selected as the playback pattern, the third display mode (the display screen 46 is turned off when no operation is performed for a certain period of time, but the display screen 46 is temporarily switched when the music is switched). (Display mode) (see FIG. 8). The display control unit 65 performs display control of the display unit 63 according to the display mode set by the display mode setting unit 64.
　次に、図３を参照し、特殊再生の再生パターンについて説明する。図３（ａ）は、再生パターン「１ｏｎ１バトル再生」の説明図である。当該再生パターンは、ダンサーが１対１でお互いの得意ジャンルを選択して交互に踊るダンスバトル形式に対応したものである。同図に示すように、ダンサーは、先攻または後攻を決定し、予め設定された「１回のダンス時間（Ｔ１）」だけ交互に踊る。踊る回数は、「ラウンド数」として設定されており、「ラウンド数」が「３」と設定された場合は、２人のダンサーがそれぞれ３回ずつ踊ることとなる。また、再生動作としては、各ラウンドに合せて、予め設定された２つのジャンルの楽曲を交互に再生する。なお、ジャンル内の楽曲選択は、特定のアルゴリズム（ランダム選択）に従う。このように、「１ｏｎ１バトル再生」では、設定された「ジャンル１」の中から１の楽曲を選択し、当該楽曲を、設定された「１回のダンス時間（Ｔ１）」の２倍の長さに相当する時間（Ｔ１×２）だけ再生する。次に、設定された「ジャンル２」の中から１の楽曲を選択し、当該楽曲を、（Ｔ１×２）だけ再生する。これをラウンド数分繰り返して再生を終了する。なお、１の楽曲の長さが、（Ｔ１×２）の長さに不足する場合、同じラウンドの中で同楽曲が繰り返し再生される。 Next, the reproduction pattern for special reproduction will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram of the reproduction pattern “1 on 1 battle reproduction”. The reproduction pattern corresponds to a dance battle format in which dancers select one another's specialty genres and dance alternately. As shown in the figure, the dancer determines the first attack or the second attack, and dances alternately for a preset “one dance time (T1)”. The number of dances is set as “number of rounds”. When “number of rounds” is set to “3”, two dancers each dance three times. As a reproduction operation, two preset music genres are alternately reproduced in accordance with each round. Note that music selection within a genre follows a specific algorithm (random selection). Thus, in “1 on 1 battle playback”, one piece of music is selected from the set “genre 1”, and the music is twice as long as the set “one dance time (T1)”. Playback is performed for the time (T1 × 2) corresponding to the time. Next, one music piece is selected from the set “genre 2”, and the music piece is reproduced by (T1 × 2). This is repeated for the number of rounds to finish playback. In addition, when the length of one music is insufficient to the length of (T1 × 2), the same music is repeatedly reproduced in the same round.
　図３（ｂ）は、再生パターン「グループバトル再生」の説明図である。当該再生パターンは、トータルのダンス時間（Ｔ２）だけを決めて、アドリブでダンサーが入れ替わるダンスバトル形式に対応したものである。同図に示すように、ダンサーは、各自が踊る時間を明確には定めず、その場の雰囲気に応じて適宜入れ替わりながらダンスを踊る。また、再生動作としては、予め設定されたジャンルの中から特定のアルゴリズム（ランダム選択）に従って選択された楽曲を連続して再生する。このように、「グループバトル再生」では、設定されたジャンルの中から１曲以上の楽曲を選択し、設定された「トータルのダンス時間」に達するまで、楽曲を切り替えながら再生する。なお、内部メモリ２４またはＵＳＢメモリ５０内に格納されている楽曲を１回ずつ再生するだけでは「トータルのダンス時間」に達しない場合、１回の「グループバトル再生」にて同じ楽曲が複数回再生される（１週目のランダム再生の後、２週目のランダム再生に移行する）。但し、同じ楽曲が連続して再生されることがないように、アルゴリズムが定められている。 FIG. 3B is an explanatory diagram of the reproduction pattern “group battle reproduction”. The reproduction pattern corresponds to a dance battle format in which only the total dance time (T2) is determined and dancers are replaced by ad lib. As shown in the figure, the dancers do not clearly set the time for each dance, but dance while appropriately switching according to the atmosphere of the place. As a playback operation, music selected in accordance with a specific algorithm (random selection) from preset genres is continuously played. As described above, in “group battle playback”, one or more music pieces are selected from the set genres, and are played while switching the music until the set “total dance time” is reached. If the “total dance time” is not reached by playing the music stored in the internal memory 24 or the USB memory 50 one time at a time, the same music is played several times in one “group battle playback”. Played (after random playback in the first week, transition to random playback in the second week). However, an algorithm is defined so that the same music is not continuously played.
　図３（ｃ）は、再生パターン「オートミックス再生」の説明図である。当該再生パターンは、ダンス時間を定めず、アドリブでダンサーが入れ替わるダンスバトル形式に対応したものである。その他、「オートミックス再生」は、ダンスバトルを意識せず気軽にダンスを楽しむためのＢＧＭとして利用することも想定される。同図に示すように、ダンサーは、「グループバトル再生」の場合と同様に、その場の雰囲気に応じて適宜入れ替わりながらダンスを踊る。また、再生動作としては、予め設定されたジャンルの楽曲を開始曲とし、その後任意のジャンルの楽曲を連続して再生する。このように、「オートミックス再生」では、設定されたジャンルの中から楽曲を１曲選択し、これを開始曲として再生する。次に、全てのジャンルの楽曲を対象として（内部メモリ２４またはＵＳＢメモリ５０内に格納されている全楽曲を対象として）、再生対象となる楽曲を特定のアルゴリズム（ランダム選択）に従って選択し、ユーザーによる停止操作が行われるまで、楽曲を切り替えながら再生する。なお、「グループバトル再生」の場合と同様に、内部メモリ２４またはＵＳＢメモリ５０内に格納されている楽曲を１回ずつ再生した後も停止操作が行われない場合は、同じ楽曲が再度再生されることとなる。但し、「オートミックス再生」も、同じ楽曲が連続して再生されることがないように、また１週目の楽曲選択順と２週目の楽曲選択順とが異なるように（できるだけ規則性を有しない再生順序となるように）アルゴリズムが定められている。また、「オートミックス再生」の際、楽曲間をクロスフェードでつなぐようにしても良い。また、クロスフェードでつなぐか否かをユーザーが設定可能としても良い。この構成によれば、楽曲を途切れなく再生させることができるため、ダンスの調子を崩すことがない。 FIG. 3C is an explanatory diagram of the playback pattern “automix playback”. The reproduction pattern corresponds to a dance battle format in which dancers are replaced by ad lib without specifying a dance time. In addition, “automix playback” is also assumed to be used as a BGM for casually enjoying dance without being aware of dance battles. As shown in the figure, the dancer dances while appropriately switching according to the atmosphere of the place, as in the case of “group battle reproduction”. Also, as a playback operation, a genre of a preset genre is set as a start tune, and then a genre of music of an arbitrary genre is continuously played. As described above, in the “automix playback”, one piece of music is selected from the set genres, and this is played as a start music. Next, for all genres of music (for all music stored in the internal memory 24 or USB memory 50), the music to be played is selected according to a specific algorithm (random selection), and the user Plays while switching songs until the stop operation is performed. As in the case of “group battle playback”, if the music stored in the internal memory 24 or the USB memory 50 is played back once, but the stop operation is not performed, the same music is played again. The Rukoto. However, “automix playback” also prevents the same music from being played continuously, and the order of selection of music in the first week is different from the order of selection of music in the second week (with as much regularity as possible). An algorithm is defined so that the playback order does not exist. Also, during “automix playback”, the music pieces may be connected by cross-fading. Also, the user may be able to set whether or not to connect by cross-fading. According to this configuration, since the music can be reproduced without interruption, the dance is not disturbed.
　次に、図４および図５を参照し、各種設定項目について説明する。図４は、バトル設定に関する設定項目を示す図である。バトル設定としては、再生パターン「１ｏｎ１バトル再生」に関する設定と、再生パターン「グループバトル再生」に関する設定と、「使用するファンクション」と、が設定可能となっている。「１ｏｎ１バトル再生」に関する設定項目は、「ジャンル１」、「ジャンル２」、「１回のダンス時間」、「ラウンド数」の４つである。「ジャンル１」または「ジャンル２」としては、ダンスジャンルの詳細ジャンル（「ヒップホップ」、「ハウス」、「ブレーク」、「ロック」、「ポップ」、「ジャズ」）の他、「フリー」、「ユーザー１」、「ユーザー２」の中から、いずれか１の設定値を設定可能である。例えば、「フリー」が設定された場合は、ジャンル指定なしと看做される（例えば「ジャンル１」として、任意ジャンルの曲が再生される）。また、「ユーザー１」、「ユーザー２」は、ユーザーが自由に楽曲を割り当てられるジャンルとなっている。つまり、操作手段６２は、実際の楽曲ジャンルにかかわらず、ユーザーが指定した複数の楽曲を、１つのジャンルとして設定可能となっている。一方、設定項目「１回のダンス時間」は、Ｔ１（図３（ａ）参照）の値を、３０秒から９０秒の間で１０秒刻みに設定可能である。また、設定項目「ラウンド数」は、１から６の間で１刻み、若しくは無限（ユーザーによる停止操作が行われるまで）を設定可能である。例えば、「１回のダンス時間」が「３０秒」と設定され、「ラウンド数」が「３回」と設定された場合、３つの楽曲を、それぞれ６０秒（Ｔ１×２）、合計３分間の再生が行われる。 Next, various setting items will be described with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating setting items related to battle settings. As the battle settings, settings relating to the reproduction pattern “1 on 1 battle reproduction”, settings relating to the reproduction pattern “group battle reproduction”, and “functions to be used” can be set. There are four setting items regarding “1 on 1 battle playback”: “genre 1”, “genre 2”, “one dance time”, and “number of rounds”. As “Genre 1” or “Genre 2”, in addition to the detailed genres of dance genres (“hip hop”, “house”, “break”, “rock”, “pop”, “jazz”), “free”, Either one of “User 1” and “User 2” can be set. For example, when “free” is set, it is considered that there is no genre designation (for example, a song of an arbitrary genre is reproduced as “genre 1”). “User 1” and “User 2” are genres to which the user can freely assign music. That is, the operation means 62 can set a plurality of music pieces designated by the user as one genre regardless of the actual music genre. On the other hand, in the setting item “one dance time”, the value of T1 (see FIG. 3A) can be set in increments of 10 seconds between 30 seconds and 90 seconds. The setting item “number of rounds” can be set in increments of 1 to 6 or infinite (until the user performs a stop operation). For example, if “1 dance time” is set to “30 seconds” and “number of rounds” is set to “3 times”, 3 songs are each 60 seconds (T1 × 2), 3 minutes in total. Is played.
　再生パターン「グループバトル再生」の設定項目は、「ジャンル」、「トータルのダンス時間」の２つである。「ジャンル」の設定値は、上記の「１ｏｎ１バトル再生」の場合と同様である。「トータルのダンス時間」としては、Ｔ２（図３（ｂ）参照）の値を、３分から６０分の間で１分刻みに設定可能となっている。 再生 There are two setting items for the playback pattern “Group Battle Playback”: “Genre” and “Total Dance Time”. The set value of “genre” is the same as that in the case of “1 on 1 battle playback”. As the “total dance time”, the value of T2 (see FIG. 3B) can be set in increments of 1 minute between 3 minutes and 60 minutes.
　また、「使用するファンクション」としては、「内部メモリ」と「ＵＳＢメモリ」のいずれかを設定可能である。例えば、「内部メモリ」が設定された場合は、内部メモリ２４内の楽曲を対象として楽曲が選択される。また、「ＵＳＢメモリ」が設定された場合は、ＵＳＢメモリ５０内の楽曲を対象として楽曲が選択される。 In addition, as the “function to be used”, either “internal memory” or “USB memory” can be set. For example, when “internal memory” is set, music is selected for music in the internal memory 24. When “USB memory” is set, a song is selected for the song in the USB memory 50.
　図５（ａ）は、オートミックス設定に関する設定項目を示す図である。再生パターン「オートミックス再生」の設定項目は、「ジャンル」、「使用するファンクション」の２つである。なお、「ジャンル」および「使用するファンクション」の設定値は、上記のバトル設定の場合と同様である。 FIG. 5A is a diagram showing setting items related to automix setting. There are two setting items for the reproduction pattern “automix reproduction”: “genre” and “function to be used”. Note that the setting values of “genre” and “function to be used” are the same as in the case of the battle setting described above.
　図５（ｂ）は、パワーセーブに関する設定項目を示す図である。操作手段６２は、電源種類別にパワーセーブ設定が可能となっている。例えば、電源種類「乾電池」については、「表示オフ」と、「自動電源オフ」の２つの設定項目がある。「表示オフ」とは、楽曲の再生中において、操作手段６２（操作キー４２やリモコン４４）による操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に、表示画面４６を表示状態から消灯状態とする表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御の機能を指す。当該表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御は、表示画面４６の電力消費軽減を目的とした制御であるが、ユーザーの好みやニーズに応じて「表示オフ」を行うか否か、また「表示オフ」を行う場合は表示オフするまでの「一定時間」の長さをカスタマイズ可能となっている。なお、当該設定は、再生パターン「通常再生」または「オートミックス再生」が選択された場合に関係する設定となっており、バトル再生（「１ｏｎ１バトル再生」または「グループバトル再生」）が選択された場合には、直接関係しない。「表示オフ」については、「５秒」、「１０秒」、「３０秒」、「しない」のいずれかの設定値を設定可能である。つまり、「しない」と設定された場合は、選択された再生パターンにかかわらず、表示画面４６を常に表示状態とする。一方、「自動電源オフ」とは、何ら操作が行われず且つ再生処理が行われていない場合、再生装置２０の電力消費軽減を目的として再生装置２０の電源を自動的に切断する機能を指す。「自動電源オフ」については、「する」、「しない」のいずれかの設定値を設定可能である。 FIG. 5B is a diagram showing setting items related to power saving. The operation means 62 can be set for power saving for each power source type. For example, for the power supply type “dry battery”, there are two setting items of “display off” and “automatic power off”. “Display off” is a display ON / OFF in which the display screen 46 is turned off from the display state when an operation signal from the operation means 62 (the operation key 42 or the remote controller 44) is not acquired for a certain time during the reproduction of the music. Refers to the control function. The display ON / OFF control is for the purpose of reducing the power consumption of the display screen 46, but whether to perform “display off” or “display off” according to the user's preference and needs. Can customize the length of “certain time” until the display is turned off. This setting is related to the case where the playback pattern “normal playback” or “automix playback” is selected, and battle playback (“1 on 1 battle playback” or “group battle playback”) is selected. If it does, it is not directly related. For “display off”, any of the set values of “5 seconds”, “10 seconds”, “30 seconds”, and “no” can be set. That is, when “NO” is set, the display screen 46 is always displayed regardless of the selected reproduction pattern. On the other hand, “automatic power off” refers to a function of automatically turning off the power of the playback device 20 in order to reduce the power consumption of the playback device 20 when no operation is performed and playback processing is not performed. For “automatic power off”, a setting value of “Yes” or “No” can be set.
　一方、設定項目「ＡＣ電源」についても、「乾電池」の場合と同様に、「表示オフ」と、「自動電源オフ」の２つの設定項目が用意されている。設定内容については、「乾電池」の場合と同様であるため説明を省略する。なお、上記した再生装置２０本体側のパワーセーブ設定に関する設定値は、ＲＯＭ２２または内部メモリ２４に保存される。また、再生装置２０は、電源ＯＮ時に、電源種類を自動判別する。具体的には、ＡＣ電源用ジャックの有無の検出、または電圧値の検出によって、電源種類を判別する。これにより、「乾電池」と「ＡＣ電源」のどちらの設定値に基づいて動作するかを決定する。 On the other hand, the setting item “AC power” has two setting items “display off” and “automatic power off” as in the case of “dry battery”. The setting contents are the same as in the case of the “dry battery”, and thus description thereof is omitted. Note that the setting values relating to the power saving setting on the main body side of the reproducing apparatus 20 are stored in the ROM 22 or the internal memory 24. Further, the playback device 20 automatically determines the power source type when the power is turned on. Specifically, the type of power supply is determined by detecting the presence or absence of an AC power jack or detecting the voltage value. As a result, it is determined which of the “dry battery” and “AC power supply” setting values is used for operation.
　次に、図６を参照し、楽曲再生時に表示画面４６に表示される再生情報（表示項目）について説明する。図６（ａ）は、通常再生時（再生パターン「通常再生」が選択された場合）に表示される通常再生画面Ｄ１の表示項目を示す図である。通常再生画面Ｄ１には、選択されたファンクション（内部メモリ２４またはＵＳＢメモリ５０）を示すアイコン７１、ファンクション名７２、再生されている楽曲のタイトル名７３、再生されている楽曲のアーティスト名７４、再生されている楽曲の再生経過時間および総時間（楽曲の長さ）７５、再生されている楽曲のＢＰＭ７６、再生されている楽曲のジャンル７７、再生状態（再生中か否かに関する情報）７８、ホールド・キー状態（操作キー４２が有効か無効かに関する情報）７９、電源状態８０（ＡＣ電源または乾電池、乾電池の場合はその残量）、リピート状態８１、ランダム状態８２、キュー設定状態８３、などが表示される。 Next, playback information (display items) displayed on the display screen 46 during music playback will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a diagram showing display items on the normal reproduction screen D1 displayed during normal reproduction (when the reproduction pattern “normal reproduction” is selected). The normal playback screen D1 includes an icon 71 indicating the selected function (internal memory 24 or USB memory 50), a function name 72, a title name 73 of the music being played, an artist name 74 of the music being played, and a playback. Reproduction elapsed time and total time (music length) 75 of the music being played, BPM 76 of the music being played, genre 77 of the music being played, playback status (information regarding whether or not playing) 78, hold -Key state (information on whether the operation key 42 is valid or invalid) 79, power state 80 (AC power supply or dry battery, remaining amount in case of dry battery), repeat state 81, random state 82, cue setting state 83, etc. Is displayed.
　図６（ｂ）は、バトル再生時（再生パターン「１ｏｎ１バトル再生」または「グループ再生」が選択された場合）に表示されるバトル画面Ｄ２の表示項目を示す図である。バトル画面Ｄ２には、選択されたファンクションを示すアイコン７１、再生されている楽曲のジャンル７７、再生状態７８、ホールド・キー状態７９、電源状態８０の他、バトル画面Ｄ２であることを示す文字列８５、再生残り時間８６、現在のラウンド数８７、先攻／後攻８９などが表示される。ダンスバトル時には、ダンサーにとってダンス時間の残り時間が重要となるため、再生残り時間８６は、他の表示項目と比較して強調表示される。また、現在のラウンド数８７および先攻／後攻８９については、「１ｏｎ１バトル再生」時のみ表示される。なお、再生残り時間８６の強調表示は、例えば通常の表示よりも輝度をアップして表示強調する、表示を点滅させて表示強調する、表示色を変えて表示強調するなどである。具体的には、例えば残り時間が５秒をきったとき、拍子木やクラベル、木魚などの効果サウンドを追加すると共に強調表示を行う、あるいは「カンカン」という効果サウンドと同時に点滅表示するなどである。 FIG. 6B is a diagram showing display items of the battle screen D2 displayed during battle playback (when the playback pattern “1 on 1 battle playback” or “group playback” is selected). The battle screen D2 includes an icon 71 indicating the selected function, the genre 77 of the music being played, a playback state 78, a hold key state 79, a power state 80, and a character string indicating the battle screen D2. 85, the remaining playback time 86, the current round number 87, the first / last attack 89, and the like are displayed. During the dance battle, the remaining time of the dance time is important for the dancer, so the remaining playback time 86 is highlighted as compared with other display items. Also, the current round number 87 and first / last 89 are displayed only at the time of “1 on 1 battle playback”. Note that the highlighting of the remaining reproduction time 86 is, for example, display enhancement with higher brightness than normal display, blinking the display to emphasize the display, changing the display color, and so on. Specifically, for example, when the remaining time is less than 5 seconds, an effect sound such as a beat tree, a clavel, and a wooden fish is added and highlighted, or blinking is displayed simultaneously with the effect sound “Kankan”.
　図６（ｃ）は、オートミックス再生時（再生パターン「オートミックス再生」が選択された場合）に表示されるオートミックス画面Ｄ３の表示項目を示す図である。オートミックス画面Ｄ３には、選択されたファンクションを示すアイコン７１、再生されている楽曲のタイトル名７３、再生されている楽曲のアーティスト名７４、再生されている楽曲の再生経過時間７５、再生されている楽曲のＢＰＭ７６、再生されている楽曲のジャンル７７、再生状態７８、ホールド・キー状態７９、電源状態８０の他、オートミックス画面Ｄ３であることを示す文字列９１、現在再生されている楽曲の次に再生される楽曲のタイトル９２などが表示される。 FIG. 6C is a diagram showing display items on the automix screen D3 displayed during automix playback (when the playback pattern “automix playback” is selected). In the automix screen D3, the icon 71 indicating the selected function, the title name 73 of the music being played, the artist name 74 of the music being played, the elapsed playback time 75 of the music being played, In addition to the BPM 76 of the song being played, the genre 77 of the song being played, the playback state 78, the hold key state 79, the power state 80, the character string 91 indicating the automix screen D3, and the currently played song Next, the title 92 of the music to be reproduced is displayed.
　次に、図７および図８を参照し、表示画面４６の表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御について説明する。なお、以下の表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御は、楽曲の再生時のみならず、非再生時においても適用される制御である。図７（ａ）は、通常再生時における表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御（第１の表示モード）の説明図である。同図に示すように、通常再生時は、楽曲の再生中、通常再生画面Ｄ１が表示されている状態で、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合、表示画面４６を表示状態から消灯状態とする。つまり、第１の表示モードでは、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合、通常再生画面Ｄ１から消灯画面Ｄ０に画面遷移する。なお、当該「一定時間」は、再生装置２０本体側の「表示オフ」の設定値に従う。 Next, the display ON / OFF control of the display screen 46 will be described with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. Note that the following display ON / OFF control is a control applied not only during the reproduction of music but also during non-reproduction. FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram of display ON / OFF control (first display mode) during normal reproduction. As shown in the figure, during normal playback, when the normal playback screen D1 is displayed during playback of music and the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time, the display screen 46 is switched from the display state to the off state. That is, in the first display mode, when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time, the screen transitions from the normal playback screen D1 to the unlit screen D0. The “certain time” is in accordance with the “display off” setting value on the playback apparatus 20 main body side.
　図７（ｂ）は、バトル再生時における表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御（第２の表示モード）の説明図である。同図に示すように、バトル再生時は、操作信号の取得の有無にかかわらず、常に表示画面４６を表示状態とする。つまり、第２の表示モードでは、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合もバトル画面Ｄ２を表示したままの状態となる。 FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram of display ON / OFF control (second display mode) during battle reproduction. As shown in the figure, during battle reproduction, the display screen 46 is always in the display state regardless of whether or not an operation signal is acquired. That is, in the second display mode, the battle screen D2 remains displayed even when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time.
　次に、図８は、オートミックス再生時における表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御（第３の表示モード）の説明図である。同図に示すように、オートミックス再生時は、楽曲の再生中、オートミックス画面Ｄ３が表示されている状態で、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合、表示画面４６を表示状態から消灯状態とする。その後、再生手段６１による楽曲の切り替え時に（楽曲の切り替えをトリガーとして）、表示画面４６を表示状態とする（オートミックス画面Ｄ３を表示する）。そして、一定時間経過後、再び表示画面４６を消灯状態とし（消灯画面Ｄ０とし）、楽曲の切り替え時には、再度表示画面４６を表示状態とする。つまり、第３の表示モードでは、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に表示画面４６を表示状態から消灯状態とするが、再生手段６１の再生状況に応じて表示画面４６を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態とする。なお、第３の表示モードにおいても、「一定時間」は、再生装置２０本体側の「表示オフ」の設定値に従う。 Next, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of display ON / OFF control (third display mode) during automix playback. As shown in the figure, at the time of automix playback, if the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time while the automix screen D3 is displayed during music playback, the display screen 46 is turned off from the display state. . Thereafter, when the playback means 61 switches the music (triggered by the music switching), the display screen 46 is displayed (the automix screen D3 is displayed). Then, after a certain period of time has elapsed, the display screen 46 is turned off again (the screen is turned off D0). That is, in the third display mode, when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time, the display screen 46 is turned off from the display state, but the display screen 46 is temporarily turned off according to the playback state of the playback means 61. Display state. Even in the third display mode, the “predetermined time” follows the set value of “display off” on the playback apparatus 20 main body side.
　以上説明したとおり、本実施形態によれば、ダンスバトルの練習に適した特殊再生を含む複数の再生パターンの中からユーザーの好みに応じた再生パターンを選択できると共に、各再生パターンに適した表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御を行うことができる。例えば、バトル再生時は、操作の有無にかかわらず常に表示画面４６を表示状態とするため（第２の表示モード）、ダンサーがダンスの残り時間などを確実に確認することができ、利便性が良い。これに対し、通常再生時は、一定時間操作が行われない場合に表示画面４６を消灯するため（第１の表示モード）、無駄な電力消費を抑えることができる。さらに、ダンスバトルの練習および通常再生用として利用できるオートミックス再生時は、楽曲の切り替わり時のみ一時的に表示画面４６を表示状態とし、それ以外は第１の表示モードと同様に一定時間操作が行われない場合は画面消灯するため（第３の表示モード）、第１の表示モードと第２の表示モードの両方の利点が得られる。 As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to select a playback pattern according to the user's preference from among a plurality of playback patterns including special playback suitable for dance battle practice, and display suitable for each playback pattern. ON / OFF control can be performed. For example, during the battle playback, the display screen 46 is always in the display state regardless of whether or not there is an operation (second display mode), so that the dancer can surely check the remaining dance time and the like. good. On the other hand, during normal reproduction, the display screen 46 is turned off when no operation is performed for a certain period of time (first display mode), so that useless power consumption can be suppressed. Furthermore, during automix playback that can be used for dance battle practice and normal playback, the display screen 46 is temporarily displayed only when the music is switched, and other than that, operation is performed for a certain period of time as in the first display mode. When not performed, the screen is turned off (third display mode), so that the advantages of both the first display mode and the second display mode can be obtained.
　また、楽曲再生時に表示される表示項目の中で最も重要と考えられる再生時間の表示に関して、通常再生時およびオートミックス再生時は、再生経過時間を表示するのに対し、バトル再生時は、再生残り時間を表示するため、再生パターンに適した（使用用途に適した）再生情報の表示を実現できる。これは、通常再生時は、一般的な再生経過時間を表示することが好ましく、ダンスバトルの際は、残りのダンス時間が重要となるため再生残り時間が表示されることが好ましいと考えられるためである。 Also, regarding the display of the playback time that is considered to be the most important among the display items displayed during music playback, the elapsed playback time is displayed during normal playback and automix playback, while during playback of battle, playback is performed. Since the remaining time is displayed, display of reproduction information suitable for the reproduction pattern (suitable for use) can be realized. This is because it is preferable to display the general elapsed playback time during normal playback, and it is preferable to display the remaining playback time because the remaining dance time is important during dance battles. It is.
　また、オートミックス再生時は、楽曲の切り替えに伴って表示画面４６が一時的に表示状態となるため、ユーザーに対し、コンテンツが切り替わったことを通知できる。また、一時的に表示画面４６を表示状態とする時間が、第１の表示モードや第３の表示モードで表示画面４６を表示状態から消灯状態とする際の基準となる一定時間と同じであるため、表示継続時間が一定となり、ユーザーに違和感を与えることがない。また、オートミックス再生時は（第３の表示モード時は）、再生情報として、次に再生される楽曲のタイトルを表示画面４６上に表示するため、ダンサーは次の楽曲を把握した上で、ダンスパフォーマンスを行うことができる。 Also, during automix playback, the display screen 46 is temporarily displayed as the music is switched, so that the user can be notified that the content has been switched. Further, the time for which the display screen 46 is temporarily displayed is the same as a certain time that is a reference when the display screen 46 is switched from the display state to the unlit state in the first display mode or the third display mode. Therefore, the display duration is constant, and the user does not feel uncomfortable. Also, during automix playback (in the third display mode), the title of the music to be played next is displayed on the display screen 46 as playback information, so that the dancer knows the next music, Can perform dance performances.
　また、パワーセーブ設定として、表示オフまでの時間である「一定時間」を設定できるため、ユーザーのニーズに応じた表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御を実現できる。また、一定時間は、電源種類別に設定可能であるため、例えば乾電池の場合は一定時間を短くして電力消費を軽減し、ＡＣ電源の場合は一定時間を長く設定して再生情報の確認を妨げないようにする、などの設定が可能となる。また、バトル設定およびオートミックス設定として、再生回数（ラウンド数）や再生時間（１回のダンス時間、トータルのダンス時間）を設定できるため、ユーザーの好みに応じて、特殊再生の再生形態をカスタマイズできる。 Also, as the power save setting, the “predetermined time” that is the time until the display is turned off can be set, so display ON / OFF control according to the user's needs can be realized. Also, since the fixed time can be set for each type of power supply, for example, in the case of dry batteries, the fixed time is shortened to reduce power consumption, and in the case of AC power supply, the fixed time is set long to prevent confirmation of playback information. It is possible to make settings such as no. In addition, the number of playbacks (number of rounds) and playback time (one dance time, total dance time) can be set as battle settings and automix settings, so the special playback mode can be customized according to user preferences. it can.
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　次に、図９を参照し、本発明の第２実施形態について説明する。上記の第１実施形態では、特殊再生やパワーセーブに関する設定を再生装置２０本体側（操作手段６２）で行ったが、本実施形態では、ＰＣ１０側で行うことを特徴とする。以下、第１実施形態と異なる点のみ説明する。なお、本実施形態において、第１実施形態と同様の構成部分については同様の符号を付し、詳細な説明を省略する。また、第１実施形態と同様の構成部分について適用される変形例は、本実施形態についても同様に適用される。 [Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, the settings related to special playback and power saving are performed on the playback apparatus 20 main body side (operation means 62). However, the present embodiment is characterized in that the settings are performed on the PC 10 side. Only differences from the first embodiment will be described below. In the present embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted. Moreover, the modification applied about the component similar to 1st Embodiment is applied similarly about this embodiment.
　図９は、第２実施形態に係る再生システムＳＹの機能ブロック図である。第１実施形態と比較すると、ＰＣ１０側に（専用アプリケーション１５内に）設定手段５３が追加された構成となっている。設定手段５３は、再生装置２０にて特殊再生（バトル設定およびオートミックス設定）を行うための各種項目、およびパワーセーブに関する各種項目を設定するために用いられる。具体的には、図４および図５に示した各種項目（第１実施形態の操作手段６２により設定可能な各種項目）を設定可能である。これらの設定情報は、設定項目の設定時または楽曲ファイルおよび楽曲情報の転送時に、再生装置２０に送信される。 FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of the reproduction system SY according to the second embodiment. Compared with the first embodiment, a setting unit 53 is added on the PC 10 side (in the dedicated application 15). The setting means 53 is used for setting various items for performing special reproduction (battle setting and automix setting) in the reproduction apparatus 20 and various items related to power saving. Specifically, the various items shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 (various items that can be set by the operation means 62 of the first embodiment) can be set. The setting information is transmitted to the playback apparatus 20 when setting items are set or when a music file and music information are transferred.
　このように、第２実施形態によれば、専用アプリケーション１５を用いて各種設定が可能であるため、再生装置２０側にそれらの機能を必要としない。これにより、再生装置２０の低廉化を図ることができる。また、専用アプリケーション１５を用いることで、各種項目の設定画面をディスプレイ１４上に表示することができ、設定も容易である。 As described above, according to the second embodiment, since various settings can be performed using the dedicated application 15, those functions are not required on the playback device 20 side. Thereby, the cost reduction of the reproducing | regenerating apparatus 20 can be achieved. Also, by using the dedicated application 15, a setting screen for various items can be displayed on the display 14, and the setting is easy.
　以上２つの実施形態を示したが、以下のような変形例も考えられる。例えば、上記の実施形態では、オートミックス再生時（第３の表示モード時）において、楽曲の切り替わり時から一定時間だけ表示画面４６を表示状態とするものとしたが、楽曲の切り替わり時の所定時間前から、一時的に表示画面４６を表示状態としても良い。この構成によれば、ユーザーに対し、これから楽曲が切り替わることを通知できる。なお、この場合、表示画面４６を一時的に表示状態とする時間は、第１の表示モードや第３の表示モードで表示画面４６を表示状態から消灯状態とする際の基準となる一定時間と同じであっても良い。また、所定時間だけ表示する（楽曲の切り替わり時の所定時間前から楽曲の切り替わり時まで表示する）構成であっても良いし、それ以外の時間（ユーザーによって設定された時間、切り替わり前後の楽曲の長さに応じた時間、クロスフェードにより楽曲がつなげられる場合はそのクロスフェードされている時間など）だけ表示する構成であっても良い。また、楽曲の切り替わり時から所定時間経過後を起点として、表示画面４６を一時的に表示しても良い。さらに、楽曲の切り替わり時ではなく、楽曲再生開始時に表示画面４６を一時的に表示するなど、再生状況に応じて、一時的に表示するタイミングを決定しても良い。 Although two embodiments have been described above, the following modifications are also possible. For example, in the above embodiment, during automix playback (in the third display mode), the display screen 46 is displayed for a certain period of time from the time of switching of music. The display screen 46 may be temporarily displayed from before. According to this configuration, it is possible to notify the user that the music is to be switched. In this case, the time for which the display screen 46 is temporarily displayed is a fixed time that is a reference when the display screen 46 is turned off from the display state in the first display mode or the third display mode. It may be the same. Further, it may be configured to display only for a predetermined time (display from a predetermined time before the switching of the music until the switching of the music), or other time (time set by the user, the music before and after the switching) It may be configured to display only the time according to the length, or when the music is connected by crossfade, the time when the music is crossfade. Further, the display screen 46 may be temporarily displayed starting from the time when a predetermined time has elapsed since the switching of the music. Furthermore, the display timing may be temporarily determined according to the reproduction status, such as temporarily displaying the display screen 46 when the music reproduction is started, not when the music is switched.
　また、オートミックス再生時だけでなく、グループバトル再生時にも、楽曲の切り替わり時に一時的に表示画面４６を表示状態としても良い。この場合、楽曲の切り替わり時を起点として表示画面４６を表示状態としても良いし、楽曲の切り替わり時の所定時間前を起点として表示画面４６を表示状態としても良い。 Also, the display screen 46 may be temporarily displayed at the time of switching of music not only during automix playback but also during group battle playback. In this case, the display screen 46 may be displayed from the time when the music is switched, or the display screen 46 may be displayed from a predetermined time before the music is switched.
　また、上記の実施形態では、オートミックス再生時（第３の表示モード時）のみ、表示画面４６上に、次に再生される楽曲のタイトル９２を表示したが、バトル再生時（第２の表示モード時）にも表示しても良い。また、次に再生される楽曲のタイトル９２は、常に表示された状態でなくても良い。つまり、通常時は、次に再生される楽曲のタイトル９２を表示せず、楽曲の切り替わり時の所定時間前から一定時間だけ表示しても良い。なお、一定時間は、所定時間であっても良いし、それ以外の時間であっても良い。 In the above embodiment, the title 92 of the music to be played next is displayed on the display screen 46 only during automix playback (in the third display mode), but during battle playback (second display). (When in mode). Further, the title 92 of the music to be reproduced next may not always be displayed. That is, during normal times, the title 92 of the music to be played next may not be displayed, but may be displayed for a predetermined time from a predetermined time before the music is switched. Note that the predetermined time may be a predetermined time or a time other than that.
　また、上記の実施形態では、選択された再生パターンに応じて表示モードを設定したが、ユーザーが表示モードを直接選択可能としても良い。この場合、表示モードは、再生装置２０の操作手段６２にて選択可能としても良いし、専用アプリケーション１５の機能である設定手段５３（第２実施形態）にて選択可能としても良い。 In the above embodiment, the display mode is set according to the selected reproduction pattern. However, the user may be able to directly select the display mode. In this case, the display mode may be selectable by the operation means 62 of the playback device 20, or may be selectable by the setting means 53 (second embodiment) that is a function of the dedicated application 15.
　また、再生装置２０の使用状況に応じて、表示モードを設定しても良い。例えば、再生装置２０の動作状態（動作モードなど）、再生装置２０の設置環境（有線／無線接続など）、再生装置２０の使用環境（ＧＰＳにて検出された再生装置２０の設置場所、ＰＣ１０や音声出力装置４８との接続環境など）、再生されている楽曲の種別（ジャンル）などに応じて表示モードを設定しても良い。 Further, the display mode may be set according to the usage status of the playback device 20. For example, the operating state of the playback device 20 (operation mode, etc.), the installation environment of the playback device 20 (wired / wireless connection, etc.), the usage environment of the playback device 20 (location of the playback device 20 detected by GPS, The display mode may be set according to the type (genre) of the music being played, the environment of connection with the audio output device 48, and the like.
　また、電源種類に応じて表示モードを設定しても良い。この場合、再生装置２０の構成要件として、電源の種類を検出する電源検出手段（図示省略）をさらに備え、電源の種類が乾電池であることが検出された場合、表示モード設定手段６４により第１の表示モードに設定することが好ましい。この構成によれば、乾電池使用時は第１の表示モードに設定されるため、電力消費を軽減でき、乾電池の残量不足によって再生不能となる不具合を減らすことができる。 Also, the display mode may be set according to the power supply type. In this case, as a configuration requirement of the playback device 20, a power source detection unit (not shown) for detecting the type of power source is further provided. When the power source type is detected as a dry battery, the display mode setting unit 64 performs the first operation. It is preferable to set the display mode. According to this configuration, since the first display mode is set when the dry battery is used, it is possible to reduce power consumption, and to reduce the problem that the reproduction becomes impossible due to the shortage of the dry battery.
　また、上記の実施形態では、表示画面４６を備えた再生装置２０を例示したが、表示画面４６を別体とした構成であっても良い。この場合、表示画面４６を制御可能な構成であれば、接続形態や通信手段（無線通信手段および有線通信手段など）は問わない。 In the above embodiment, the playback device 20 including the display screen 46 is illustrated, but a configuration in which the display screen 46 is a separate body may be used. In this case, any connection form or communication means (such as a wireless communication means and a wired communication means) may be used as long as the display screen 46 can be controlled.
　また、上記の実施形態では、操作手段６２（操作キー４２およびリモコン４４）によって発生する操作信号の有無によって、一定時間操作が行われなかったことを判別したが、ＰＣ１０側の操作手段（入力装置１３）による操作信号の有無によって、一定時間操作が行われなかったことを判別しても良い。また、ＰＣ１０および再生装置２０の両操作手段の操作信号を考慮しても良い。さらに、再生装置２０に他の操作手段（例えば、ＤＪコントローラーなど）が接続されている場合、当該他の操作手段の操作信号を考慮しても良い。 In the above embodiment, it is determined that the operation has not been performed for a certain period of time based on the presence or absence of an operation signal generated by the operation unit 62 (the operation key 42 and the remote controller 44). It may be determined that the operation has not been performed for a certain period of time based on the presence or absence of the operation signal in 13). Further, operation signals of both operation means of the PC 10 and the playback device 20 may be considered. Furthermore, when other operating means (for example, a DJ controller) is connected to the playback apparatus 20, an operation signal of the other operating means may be taken into consideration.
　また、上記の実施形態では、「使用するファンクション」として、「内部メモリ」と「ＵＳＢメモリ」のいずれかを設定可能としたが、両メモリを設定可能としても良い。つまり、内部メモリ２４およびＵＳＢメモリ５０に格納されている全ての楽曲を対象として楽曲の選択を行う構成としても良い。 In the above embodiment, either “internal memory” or “USB memory” can be set as the “function to be used”, but both memories may be set. In other words, the music may be selected for all music stored in the internal memory 24 and the USB memory 50.
　また、上記の実施形態では、図７および図８に示した表示ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ制御が、楽曲の再生時のみならず、非再生時においても適用されるものとしたが、楽曲の再生時のみ適用可能としても良い。また、楽曲の再生時のみ適用するか、非再生時を含めて適用するかについて、ユーザーが設定可能としても良い。 In the above embodiment, the display ON / OFF control shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 is applied not only when the music is played but also when the music is not played, but only when the music is played. It may be possible. In addition, the user may be able to set whether to apply only at the time of reproduction of music or to apply at the time of non-reproduction.
　また、上記の実施形態に示したＰＣ１０および再生装置２０の各構成要素をプログラムとして提供することも可能である。また、そのプログラムを各種記憶媒体（ＣＤ－ＲＯＭ、フラッシュメモリ等）に格納して提供することも可能である。すなわち、コンピューターをＰＣ１０および再生装置２０の各構成要素として機能させるためのプログラム、およびそれを記録した記憶媒体も、本発明の権利範囲に含まれるものである。 It is also possible to provide each component of the PC 10 and the playback device 20 shown in the above embodiment as a program. Further, the program can be provided by being stored in various storage media (CD-ROM, flash memory, etc.). That is, a program for causing a computer to function as each component of the PC 10 and the playback apparatus 20 and a storage medium storing the program are also included in the scope of the right of the present invention.
　また、上記の実施形態では、楽曲を再生する再生装置２０を例示したが、楽曲以外のコンテンツ（映像コンテンツなど）を再生する再生装置にも本発明を適用可能である。また、再生装置２０としては、専用装置に限らず、携帯電話やカーナビゲーションなど、他の装置の一機能として実現しても良い。 In the above embodiment, the playback device 20 that plays back music is illustrated, but the present invention can also be applied to a playback device that plays content other than music (such as video content). Further, the playback device 20 is not limited to a dedicated device, and may be realized as a function of another device such as a mobile phone or a car navigation system.
　また、上記の実施形態では、ＰＣ１０から提供された楽曲を再生したが、楽曲の提供元はＰＣ１０に限らず、Ｗｅｂ上のサーバーや、ＬＡＮネットワーク上のサーバーなどであっても良い。また、再生装置２０は、音声出力装置４８を備えた構成としたが、これを別体とした構成であっても良い。また、専用アプリケーション１５の設定機能を再生装置２０側に搭載したり、再生装置２０の操作機能（再生パターンの選択やパワーセーブの設定など）をＰＣ１０側に搭載したりしても良い。つまり、上記の実施形態に示した再生システムＳＹを１台の装置（電子楽器やコンピューターなど）で実現しても良い。また、再生手段を有しない電子機器（再生装置を操作するコントローラーなど）に、本発明の表示制御装置を適用しても良い。その他、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲で、適宜変更が可能である。 In the above-described embodiment, the music provided from the PC 10 is reproduced. However, the music providing source is not limited to the PC 10 and may be a server on the Web, a server on the LAN network, or the like. In addition, the playback device 20 includes the audio output device 48. However, the playback device 20 may be configured separately. Further, the setting function of the dedicated application 15 may be mounted on the playback device 20 side, or the operation function of the playback device 20 (selection of playback pattern, power save setting, etc.) may be mounted on the PC 10 side. That is, the reproduction system SY shown in the above embodiment may be realized by a single device (electronic musical instrument, computer, etc.). In addition, the display control device of the present invention may be applied to an electronic device (such as a controller that operates the playback device) that does not have playback means. Other modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the scope of the present invention.
　１０…ＰＣ　２０…再生装置　４６…表示画面　５０…ＵＳＢメモリ　５１…楽曲解析手段　５２…楽曲提供手段　５３…設定手段　６１…再生手段　６２…操作手段　６３…表示手段　６４…表示モード設定手段　６５…表示制御手段　Ｄ０…消灯画面　Ｄ１…通常再生画面　Ｄ２…バトル画面　Ｄ３…オートミックス画面　ＳＹ…再生システム DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... PC 20 ... Playback apparatus 46 ... Display screen 50 ... USB memory 51 ... Music analysis means 52 ... Music provision means 53 ... Setting means 61 ... Playback means 62 ... Operation means 63 ... Display means 64 ... Display mode setting means 65 ... Display Control means D0 ... unlit screen D1 ... normal playback screen D2 ... battle screen D3 ... automix screen SY ... playback system

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  1. 　コンテンツの再生に関する情報を表示画面に表示させる表示制御手段と、
    　前記コンテンツの再生中において、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に前記表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とする第１の表示モードと、前記コンテンツの再生中において、前記表示画面を常に表示状態とする第２の表示モードと、を含む複数の表示モードのうち、いずれかの表示モードを設定する表示モード設定手段と、を備え、
    　前記表示制御手段は、設定された前記表示モードに応じて表示制御を行うことを特徴とする表示制御装置。     Display control means for displaying information related to content reproduction on the display screen;
    A first display mode in which the display screen is turned off from a display state when an operation signal is not acquired for a certain time during reproduction of the content, and the display screen is always in a display state during reproduction of the content. A display mode setting means for setting any one of a plurality of display modes including a second display mode,
    The display control device, wherein the display control means performs display control according to the set display mode.
  2. 　前記複数の表示モードには、
    　前記コンテンツの再生中において、前記操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に前記表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とするが、再生状況に応じて前記表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態とする第３の表示モードが含まれることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の表示制御装置。     The plurality of display modes include
    During playback of the content, when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time, the display screen is switched from the display state to the extinguished state. The display control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein three display modes are included.
  3. 　前記第３の表示モードは、再生されるコンテンツの切り替えに伴って、前記表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態とすることを特徴とする請求項２に記載の表示制御装置。 3. The display control apparatus according to claim 2, wherein in the third display mode, the display screen is temporarily changed from the off state to the display state in accordance with switching of the content to be reproduced.
  4. 　前記第３の表示モードは、前記コンテンツの切り替わり時から前記一定時間だけ、前記表示画面を表示状態とすることを特徴とする請求項３に記載の表示制御装置。 4. The display control apparatus according to claim 3, wherein in the third display mode, the display screen is set in a display state for the predetermined time from the time when the content is switched.
  5. 　前記第３の表示モードは、前記表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態としたとき、前記コンテンツの切り替わり後に再生されるコンテンツのタイトルを表示することを特徴とする請求項３に記載の表示制御装置。 4. The display according to claim 3, wherein the third display mode displays a title of the content to be played after the content is switched when the display screen is temporarily changed from the off state to the display state. Control device.
  6. 　前記第３の表示モードは、前記コンテンツの切り替わり時の所定時間前から、前記表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態とすることを特徴とする請求項３に記載の表示制御装置。 4. The display control apparatus according to claim 3, wherein in the third display mode, the display screen is temporarily changed from a light-off state to a display state before a predetermined time when the content is switched.
  7. 　前記コンテンツの再生に関する情報には、前記コンテンツの再生経過時間および前記コンテンツの再生残り時間の少なくとも一方が含まれることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の表示制御装置。 2. The display control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information relating to the reproduction of the content includes at least one of an elapsed reproduction time of the content and a remaining reproduction time of the content.
  8. 　再生パターンを選択するための操作手段をさらに備え、
    　前記表示モード設定手段は、前記操作手段によって選択された再生パターンに応じて、前記表示モードを設定することを特徴とする請求項１に記載の表示制御装置。     Further comprising an operation means for selecting a reproduction pattern,
    The display control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display mode setting unit sets the display mode according to a reproduction pattern selected by the operation unit.
  9. 　前記再生パターンには、再生回数および再生時間の設定を必要とすることなく、コンテンツを再生可能なパターン０と、再生回数および再生時間の設定に基づき、前記再生時間に基づく長さのコンテンツを前記再生回数分再生するパターンＡと、が含まれ、
    　前記表示モード設定手段は、前記操作手段により前記パターン０が選択された場合、前記第１の表示モードに設定し、前記操作手段により前記パターンＡが選択された場合、前記第２の表示モードに設定することを特徴とする請求項８に記載の表示制御装置。     In the reproduction pattern, the content 0 having the length based on the reproduction time is set based on the pattern 0 capable of reproducing the content without setting the number of reproductions and the reproduction time, and the setting of the number of reproductions and the reproduction time. Pattern A to be played for the number of times played, and
    The display mode setting means sets the first display mode when the pattern 0 is selected by the operation means, and enters the second display mode when the pattern A is selected by the operation means. The display control apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the display control apparatus is set.
  10. 　前記再生パターンには、再生時間の設定に基づき、当該再生時間に達するまで１以上のコンテンツを再生するパターンＢが含まれ、
    　前記表示モード設定手段は、前記操作手段により前記パターンＢが選択された場合、前記第２の表示モードに設定することを特徴とする請求項９に記載の表示制御装置。     The playback pattern includes a pattern B for playing back one or more contents until the playback time is reached based on the playback time setting,
    The display control apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the display mode setting unit sets the second display mode when the pattern B is selected by the operation unit.
  11. 　前記表示制御手段は、
    　前記操作手段により前記パターン０が選択された場合、前記コンテンツの再生残り時間を表示せず、前記コンテンツの再生経過時間を表示し、
    　前記操作手段により前記パターンＡまたは前記パターンＢが選択された場合、前記コンテンツの再生経過時間を表示せず、前記コンテンツの再生残り時間を表示することを特徴とする請求項１０に記載の表示制御装置。     The display control means includes
    When the pattern 0 is selected by the operation means, the remaining playback time of the content is not displayed, but the elapsed playback time of the content is displayed,
    The display control according to claim 10, wherein when the pattern A or the pattern B is selected by the operation unit, the reproduction remaining time of the content is displayed without displaying the elapsed reproduction time of the content. apparatus.
  12. 　前記一定時間を設定するための操作手段をさらに備えたことを特徴とする請求項１に記載の表示制御装置。 The display control apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising operation means for setting the predetermined time.
  13. 　前記一定時間は、電源種類別に設定されることを特徴とする請求項１２に記載の表示制御装置。 13. The display control apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the predetermined time is set for each power source type.
  14. 　コンテンツの再生に関する情報を表示画面に表示させる表示制御手段と、
    　操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に前記表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とする第１の表示モードと、前記操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に前記表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とするが、再生状況に応じて前記表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態とする第３の表示モードと、を含む複数の表示モードのうち、いずれかの表示モードを設定する表示モード設定手段と、を備え、
    　前記表示制御手段は、設定された前記表示モードに応じて表示制御を行うことを特徴とする表示制御装置。     Display control means for displaying information related to content reproduction on the display screen;
    A first display mode in which the display screen is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time; and the display screen is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time, A display mode setting means for setting any one of a plurality of display modes including a third display mode that temporarily changes the display screen from a light-off state to a display state according to a reproduction state; Prepared,
    The display control device, wherein the display control means performs display control according to the set display mode.
  15. 　電源の種類を検出する電源検出手段をさらに備え、
    　前記表示モード設定手段は、前記電源の種類が乾電池であることが検出された場合、前記第１の表示モードに設定することを特徴とする請求項１または１４に記載の表示制御装置。     It further comprises power detection means for detecting the type of power,
    The display control device according to claim 1 or 14, wherein the display mode setting means sets the first display mode when it is detected that the type of the power source is a dry battery.
  16. 　請求項９または１０に記載の表示制御装置における各手段と、前記コンテンツを再生する再生手段と、を備えた再生装置と、
    　前記再生装置と接続されたコンピューターにインストールされて用いられ、前記再生装置に対し前記コンテンツを提供する専用アプリケーションと、から成ることを特徴とする再生処理システム。     A playback device comprising each means in the display control device according to claim 9 and a playback means for playing back the content,
    A reproduction processing system comprising: a dedicated application that is installed and used in a computer connected to the reproduction apparatus and provides the content to the reproduction apparatus.
  17. 　表示制御装置が、
    　コンテンツの再生中において、操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とする第１の表示モードと、前記コンテンツの再生中において、前記表示画面を常に表示状態とする第２の表示モードと、を含む複数の表示モードのうち、いずれかの表示モードを設定する表示モード設定ステップと、
    　設定された前記表示モードに応じて、前記コンテンツの再生に関する情報を前記表示画面に表示させる表示制御ステップと、を実行することを特徴とする表示制御装置の制御方法。     The display control device
    A first display mode in which the display screen is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain time during the reproduction of the content, and a second display mode in which the display screen is always in the display state during the reproduction of the content. A display mode setting step for setting any one of a plurality of display modes including:
    And a display control step of displaying information relating to the reproduction of the content on the display screen in accordance with the set display mode.
  18. 　表示制御装置が、
    　操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とする第１の表示モードと、前記操作信号を一定時間取得しない場合に前記表示画面を表示状態から消灯状態とするが、再生状況に応じて前記表示画面を一時的に消灯状態から表示状態とする第３の表示モードと、を含む複数の表示モードのうち、いずれかの表示モードを設定する表示モード設定ステップと、
    　設定された前記表示モードに応じて、前記コンテンツの再生に関する情報を前記表示画面に表示させる表示制御ステップと、を実行することを特徴とする表示制御装置の制御方法。     The display control device
    The first display mode in which the display screen is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time, and the display screen is turned off from the display state when the operation signal is not acquired for a certain period of time. A display mode setting step for setting any display mode among a plurality of display modes including a third display mode in which the display screen is temporarily switched from an unlit state to a display state according to a situation;
    And a display control step of displaying information relating to the reproduction of the content on the display screen in accordance with the set display mode.
  19. 　コンピューターに、請求項１７または１８に記載の表示制御装置の制御方法における各ステップを実行させるためのプログラム。 A program for causing a computer to execute each step in the control method of the display control device according to claim 17 or 18.
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