Exercise audio reproducing device, exercise audio reproducing method, and exercise audio reproducing program

Abstract

Provided is a device for playing audio with improved convenience, wherein music can be played such that oneness with the actions of the user can be obtained at all times, without giving the user any unnaturalness whatsoever such as unpleasant sensations. After starting playing of music data through such as an audio signal output processing unit 31, action tempo of the user is detected by an exercise information analyzing circuit 23, based on detection output from an exercise information sensor 24, and in the event that the difference between the detected action tempo of the user and the tempo of the music data being played is not a predetermined range, music data with a tempo of which the difference as to the action tempo of the user is within the predetermined range is searched by searching means such as a music playing data generating device unit 22, and a control unit 10 changes the music data to be played so as to play this searched music data.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to a device having a function for playing audio, such as for example, a hard disk player, an MD (Mini Disc (registered trademark)) player, or portable information terminal or the like, with music data playing functions, and a method and program used in a device for playing audio.BACKGROUND ART[0002]In recent years, as portable audio player which have been reduced in size and reduced in weight have become widespread, music is coming to be listened to in unprecedented situations. For example, portable audio players are being widely taken outdoors to listen to music while walking, or being used to listen to music while performing sports such as jogging, walking, or the like which are performed in order to maintain health, increase health, lose weight, and so forth.[0003]In this case, in the event that the tempo of the music being played and the tempo of the actions (for example, exercise such as walking, jogging, walking, or the like) ...

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Benefits of technology

[0019]Accordingly, the music data to be played itself can be changed in accordance with the action tempo of the user, so unlike a case wherein only the tempo is changed without changing the music data being played, music can be played such that oneness with the actions of the user can be obtained, without providing any unnaturalness whatsoever such as unpleasant sensation.

[0033]Accordingly, during the period from the start of playing the music data to ending of playing, the music data to be played itself can be changed in accordance with the action tempo of the user, so unlike a case wherein only the tempo is changed without changing the music data being played, music can be played such that oneness with the actions of the user can be obtained, without providing any unnaturalness whatsoever such as unpleasant sensation.

[0043]Thus, during the period until the exercise amount of exercise performed by the user reaches the input target exercise amount, music data to be played is automatically selected and this can be sequentially played, without troubling the user. Accordingly, music data is consecutively played during the period until the target exercise amount is reached, so motivation can be provided to continue exercise, and continuation of exercise can be supported.

[0044]Change in the tempo of actions (Action tempo) of exercise (walking, jogging, running, muscle training, etc.) which the user performs is detected, and tunes (music data) of a tempo corresponding to the action tempo are selected and played, thereby enabling oneness between the actions (exercise) and played tunes to be provided, without causing an unpleasant sensation.

[0045]Also, by setting a target exercise amount, or setting a predetermined target exercise amount, and consecutively playing tunes until the exercise amount of the exercise which the user is performing exceeds these, or providing privileges in the case of exceeding, motivation can be provided to continue exercise, and continuation of exercise can be supported. Accordingly, exercise which is preferably continued can be continued.

Problems solved by technology

Also, the music to be played is generally pre-composed, so it is conceivable that there may be those thereof which are unsuitable for change in playing tempo.