Karaoke device

Abstract

To provide an appropriate karaoke service in which the intensity of rain or the like outside a store is considered for a user.SOLUTION: A karaoke device (10) includes: an acquisition unit (21) that acquires first precipitation information on an area in which a store in question is located at a karaoke utilization finish time; a determination unit (22) that determines whether or not the first precipitation information satisfies a predetermined precipitation condition; and a proposal unit (23) that, when the first precipitation information satisfies the predetermined precipitation condition, proposes extension of a karaoke utilization time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a karaoke device.

Background Art

[0002] When using a karaoke box, a technique for notifying the user that the end time is approaching is known. For example, a technique has been proposed in which when the remaining time of the usage time of the karaoke box becomes a certain time or less, the remaining time is displayed on the monitor of the karaoke device (see Patent Document 1). In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the end time and the remaining time are managed for each user by a store server such as a POS (Point Of Sales) register. When the remaining time elapses a certain time and the remaining time information is output from the store server, the remaining time is superimposed on the background video of the music output from the karaoke device and displayed on the monitor.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, windows are not provided in a karaoke box or the like for sound insulation. Since the outside weather cannot be known inside the karaoke box, after the user settles the bill according to the notification of the end of use, the user may notice the rain and it may be difficult to move outside the store depending on the intensity of the rain.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a karaoke device capable of providing an appropriate karaoke service considering the intensity of rain or the like outside the store to the user.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The main invention for achieving the above object is a karaoke device comprising: an acquisition unit that acquires first precipitation information of the location area of the store when the use of karaoke ends; a determination unit that determines whether the first precipitation information satisfies a predetermined precipitation condition; and a proposal unit that proposes to extend the use time of karaoke when the first precipitation information satisfies the predetermined precipitation condition.

Advantages of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, when heavy rain or the like is falling at the end time of using karaoke, the user is proposed to extend the use time of karaoke. When it is difficult to move outside the store due to rain or the like, the user is not made to end the use of karaoke in a state where the weather outside the store is unknown, so the user will not regret extending the use time of karaoke.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] <The First Embodiment> Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the karaoke apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of the karaoke system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the karaoke apparatus according to the first embodiment. Note that, for convenience of explanation, the functional block diagram in FIG. 2 shows the functional blocks for realizing specific processing, but it is assumed that the karaoke apparatus has the configurations that it normally has.

[0010] As shown in FIG. 1, the karaoke system 1 includes a store server 2 installed in a server room or the like, a karaoke apparatus 10 installed for each karaoke room, and a fixed-point camera (imaging means) 3 installed outside the store. The karaoke apparatus 10 and the fixed-point camera 3 are connected to the store server 2 via a network 4. The store server 2 manages the karaoke use end time for each karaoke room, and based on the use end time, contacts the users in the karaoke room about the end of karaoke use and accepts requests for extended use. Also, the fixed-point camera 3 captures the weather outside the store and the like.

[0011] Connected to the karaoke apparatus 10 are a monitor 11, a speaker 12, a microphone 13, and a remote control device 14. The monitor 11 displays a lyrics telop together with a background image based on a video signal or the like from the karaoke apparatus 10. The microphone 13 converts the singing voice into a singing voice signal and inputs it to the karaoke apparatus 10. The speaker 12 outputs the singing voice together with the performance sound based on the performance sound signal from the karaoke apparatus 10 and the singing voice signal from the microphone 13. The remote control device 14 accepts various operations of the user, such as a reservation operation of a music piece for the karaoke apparatus 10.

[0012] When the karaoke performance is started by the karaoke device 10, the lyrics caption and the background video are displayed on the monitor 11 in accordance with the karaoke performance. In the karaoke device 10, the performance sound signal of the karaoke performance and the singing voice signal input from the microphone 13 are mixed by a mixer, and this mixed signal is amplified by an amplifier and emitted from the speaker 12. Thus, when the user sings in accordance with the karaoke performance, the singing voice is emitted from the speaker 12 together with the performance sound. Also, the singing ability of the user is scored by the karaoke device 10, and the scoring result is displayed on the monitor 11.

[0013] Generally, since there are no windows in the karaoke room and the sound insulation is high, users often finish karaoke and complete the payment without knowing the weather outside the store. Depending on the intensity of the rain outside the store, it may become difficult to move outside the store, and there is a risk of making the user regret that they should have extended the karaoke usage time. For this reason, the karaoke device 10 of the present embodiment observes the weather outside the store from the video of the fixed-point camera 3, the information of the weather forecast site, etc. And when heavy rain is falling outside the store at the end time of karaoke use, it proposes to the user to extend the karaoke use time.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 2, the karaoke device 10 is provided with an acquisition unit 21, a determination unit 22, and a proposal unit 23. The acquisition unit 21 acquires the first precipitation information of the location area of its own store at the end time of karaoke use. In this case, the end time of use is set in advance in the karaoke device 10 by the store server 2 (see FIG. 1), and when the end time of use is measured by the timer of the karaoke device 10, the first precipitation information is acquired by the acquisition unit 21. Note that when the end time of use is measured by the timer of the store server 2, the first precipitation information may be acquired by the acquisition unit 21 of the karaoke device 10.

[0015] The first precipitation information indicates the precipitation situation ranked according to the precipitation amount, etc. in the area where the store is located. For example, as shown in Table 1, the precipitation situation is ranked in five levels from Rank A to Rank E. Rank A represents "heavy rain" of 30 mm / h or more, Rank B represents "strong rain" of 20 mm / h or more and less than 30 mm / h, Rank C represents "moderately strong rain" of 10 mm / h or more and less than 20 mm / h, Rank D represents "rain" of 3 mm / h or more and less than 10 mm / h, and Rank E represents "light rain" of less than 3 mm / h. Also, the first precipitation information includes not only the rainfall amount but also the precipitation situation when snow, hail, sleet, etc. are converted into water volume.

Table 1

[0016] The acquisition unit 21 may acquire the first precipitation information from the video of the area around the store taken by the fixed-point camera 3 via the store server 2. In this case, a learned model that has learned the state of the rain by shooting the appearance of the rain while changing the rainfall amount per hour and the degree of blurriness of the video, the size of raindrops, etc. is installed in the store server 2. Then, the video taken by the fixed-point camera 3 is input into the learned model, the first precipitation information is output from the learned model, and the first precipitation information sent from the store server 2 to the karaoke device 10 is acquired by the acquisition unit 21. Note that the learned model may have learned the appearance of snow, hail, sleet, etc.

[0017] Also, the acquisition unit 21 may acquire the first precipitation information from a weather forecast website via the store server 2. In this case, the store server 2 accesses the weather forecast website, and the first precipitation information is obtained by the store server 2 from the difference in the color of the rain cloud radar image in the area where the store is located, etc., and the first precipitation information sent from the store server 2 to the karaoke device 10 is acquired by the acquisition unit 21. Although the acquisition unit 21 acquires the first precipitation information from the store server 2, a learned model may be installed in the karaoke device 10, or the karaoke device 10 may access the weather forecast website, and the acquisition unit 21 may acquire the first precipitation information from the video of the fixed-point camera 3 or the rain cloud radar image.

[0018] The determination unit 22 determines whether the first precipitation information satisfies a predetermined precipitation condition. For example, in the determination unit 22, being rank C or higher is set as the predetermined precipitation condition. When the first precipitation information is any of ranks A to C, the determination unit 22 determines that the precipitation condition is satisfied. When the first precipitation information is rank D or rank E, the determination unit 22 determines that the precipitation condition is not satisfied. That is, when the precipitation amount per hour is 10 mm / h or more of rain, it is determined that the precipitation condition is satisfied. Note that in addition to the rank, the precipitation amount per hour may be set as a threshold value for the precipitation condition.

[0019] When the first precipitation information satisfies a predetermined precipitation condition, the proposal unit 23 proposes to extend the usage time of the karaoke. In this case, the precipitation situation outside the store and the inquiry about the extension of the usage time by the proposal unit 23 are displayed on the display screen of the remote control device 14 or the display screen of the monitor 11. The extension time is set to, for example, 10 minutes. When the user accepts the proposal of the proposal unit 23 by operating the remote control device 14 or the like, the usage end time set in the karaoke device 10 is updated. Further, the karaoke device 10 notifies the store server 2 of the update information of the usage end time, and the usage end time managed by the store server 2 is updated.

[0020] When the usage time of the karaoke is extended, the acquisition unit 21 acquires the first precipitation information again at the extended usage end time (after 10 minutes have passed), and the determination unit 22 determines whether the reacquired first precipitation information satisfies a predetermined precipitation condition. When the determination unit 22 determines that the first precipitation information satisfies a predetermined precipitation condition, the proposal unit 23 proposes to re-extend the usage time of the karaoke. Note that the proposal by the proposal unit 23 is not limited to the configuration implemented by message display on the monitor 11 or the like, and may be implemented by message voice output from the speaker 12.

[0021] Note that the processing of each part of the karaoke device 10 may be realized by software using a processor, or may be realized by a logic circuit (hardware) formed in an integrated circuit or the like. When using a processor, various processes are performed by the processor reading and executing a program stored in a memory. As the processor, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) is used. Also, the memory is composed of one or more storage media such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory) according to the application.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 3, the processing operation of the karaoke device according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing operation of the karaoke device according to the first embodiment. Here, the reference numerals in FIG. 2 are appropriately used for the description. Also, the following flowchart is only an example and can be changed as appropriate.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 3, when the use of the karaoke device 10 is started by a user, a use end time of the karaoke is set in the karaoke device 10 (step S01). When the use end time is measured by the timer of the karaoke device 10 (Yes in step S02), first precipitation information of the location area of the own store is acquired from the store server 2 by the acquisition unit 21 (step S03). The first precipitation information may be obtained from the video of the fixed-point camera 3 by the learned model of the store server 2, or may be obtained by analyzing the rain cloud radar image of the weather forecast site by the store server 2.

[0024] It is determined by the determination unit 22 whether the first precipitation information satisfies a predetermined precipitation condition (step S04). If it is determined that the first precipitation information does not satisfy the predetermined precipitation condition (No in step S04), since it is not raining or the rain is not heavy enough to make it difficult to move outside the store, the processing operation ends. If it is determined that the first precipitation information satisfies the predetermined precipitation condition (Yes in step S04), since the rain is heavy enough to make it difficult to move outside the store, the proposal unit 23 proposes to extend the usage time of the karaoke (step S05).

[0025] If the user does not accept the proposal of the proposal unit 23 (No in step S06), the processing operation ends without extending the usage time of the karaoke. If the user accepts the proposal of the proposal unit 23 (Yes in step S06), the end time of the karaoke usage set in the karaoke device 10 is updated (step S07). At this time, the end time of usage managed by the store server 2 is also updated. Then, when returning to step S02 and the timer of the karaoke device 10 measures the extended end time of usage, the processing from step S03 to step S06 is performed again.

[0026] As described above, according to the first embodiment, when heavy rain or the like is falling at the end time of the karaoke usage, a proposal to extend the usage time of the karaoke is made to the user. When it is difficult to move outside the store due to rain or the like, the user is not made to end the karaoke usage in a state where the weather outside the store is unknown, so the user will not regret the extension of the karaoke usage time. In addition, it is possible to propose an extension of the karaoke usage time according to the state of rain or the like around the own store obtained from the video of the fixed-point camera 3.

[0027] <Second Embodiment> Next, the karaoke device of the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the karaoke device of the second embodiment. The karaoke device of the second embodiment is different from the karaoke device of the first embodiment in that an extension of the karaoke usage time is proposed in consideration of not only the precipitation situation at the current location of the user but also the precipitation situation at the planned destination of the user. Therefore, for the karaoke device of the second embodiment, the description of the same configuration as that of the karaoke device of the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 4, the karaoke device 30 is provided with an acquisition unit 31, a determination unit 32, and a proposal unit 33. The acquisition unit 31 acquires, at the end time of karaoke use, in addition to the first precipitation information of the area where the store is located, the second precipitation information at the specified time in the area specified by the user. In this case, the area and time are specified for the karaoke device 30 by the user before the end time of karaoke use. For example, the area where the user plans to return home and the planned return time are specified for the karaoke device 30, and the precipitation situation expected in the return area at the planned return time is acquired as the second precipitation information. Note that the second precipitation information also indicates the ranked precipitation situation similar to the first precipitation information.

[0029] When the end time of use is measured by the timer of the karaoke device 30, the first and second precipitation information are acquired from the store server 2 by the acquisition unit 31. The first precipitation information may be obtained by inputting the video of the fixed-point camera 3 into the learned model of the store server 2. Also, the first precipitation information may be obtained by analyzing the rain cloud radar image of the area where the store is located by the store server 2. The second precipitation information is obtained by analyzing the rain cloud radar image of the area and time specified by the user by the store server 2. Note that the first and second precipitation information may be obtained by the karaoke device 30.

[0030] The determination unit 32 determines whether the first and second precipitation information respectively satisfy a predetermined precipitation condition. For the determination unit 32, it is set as a predetermined precipitation condition that it is rank C or higher. When at least one of the first precipitation information and the second precipitation information satisfies the predetermined precipitation condition, the proposal unit 33 proposes to extend the usage time of the karaoke. When the user accepts the proposal to extend the usage time, the end time of the karaoke usage is updated. In this way, the extension of the karaoke usage time is proposed in consideration of the precipitation situation not only in the location area of the own store but also in the planned moving area of the user (for example, the returning home area).

[0031] Referring to FIG. 5, the processing operation of the karaoke device according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing operation of the karaoke device according to the second embodiment. Here, the reference numerals in FIG. 4 will be appropriately used for the description. Also, the following flowchart is only an example and can be changed as appropriate.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 5, when the usage of the karaoke device 30 is started by the user, the end time of the karaoke usage is set in the karaoke device 30 (step S11). When the end time of the usage is counted by the timer of the karaoke device 30 (Yes in step S12), the first and second precipitation information are acquired by the acquisition unit 31 (step S13). As described above, the first precipitation information shows the precipitation situation at the end time of the usage in the location area of the own store, and the second precipitation information shows the precipitation situation at the designated time (for example, the planned return time) in the area designated by the user (for example, the returning home area).

[0033] It is determined whether at least one of the first and second precipitation information satisfies a predetermined precipitation condition by the determination unit 32 (step S14). When it is determined that neither the first nor the second precipitation information satisfies the predetermined precipitation condition (No in step S14), the processing operation ends. In this case, it indicates that in the area where the own store is located, it is not raining or the rain is not heavy enough to make it difficult to move outside the store at the end time of karaoke use. Furthermore, in the area specified by the user, it indicates that it is not expected to rain or the rain is not heavy enough to make it difficult to move at the specified time.

[0034] When it is determined that at least one of the first and second precipitation information satisfies the predetermined precipitation condition (Yes in step S14), a proposal is made by the proposal unit 33 to extend the karaoke use time (step S15). In this case, it indicates that in the area where the own store is located, it is raining heavily enough to make it difficult to move outside the store at the end time of use, and / or in the area specified by the user, it is expected that it will rain heavily enough to make it difficult to move at the specified time.

[0035] If the user does not accept the proposal of the proposal unit 33 (No in step S16), the processing operation ends without extending the karaoke use time. If the user accepts the proposal of the proposal unit 33 (Yes in step S16), the karaoke use end time set in the karaoke device 30 is updated (step S17). At this time, the use end time managed by the store server 2 is also updated. Then, when returning to step S12 and the timer of the karaoke device 30 measures the extended use end time, the processing from step S13 to step S16 is performed again.

[0036] As described above, according to the second embodiment, in addition to the case where heavy rain or the like is falling at the end time of using karaoke, when it is predicted that heavy rain or the like will fall at the specified time in the specified area designated by the user, an extension of the karaoke use time is proposed to the user. Not only is it difficult to move outside the store due to rain or the like, but also when it is difficult to move in the specified area due to rain or the like, the user will not regret the extension of the karaoke use time.

[0037] In addition, in the first and second embodiments, the proposing unit sets the extension time of the karaoke use time to a fixed time (for example, 10 minutes). However, the proposing unit may change the extension time of the karaoke use time according to the first precipitation information. For example, as shown in Table 2, the extension time for Rank A is set to 30 minutes, the extension time for Rank B is set to 20 minutes, and the extension time for Rank C is set to 15 minutes. Thereby, it is possible to propose an appropriate extension time according to the precipitation situation to the user. Note that the extension time of the karaoke use time may be changed according to the second precipitation information, or the extension time of the karaoke use time may be changed according to the precipitation information of the higher rank among the first and second precipitation information.

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[0038] Also, in the first and second embodiments, when the karaoke use time is extended, a recommending unit that recommends to the user a song including a title or lyrics related to rain may be provided. Thereby, regardless of the bad weather, it is possible to enjoy the feeling of enjoying the rain through karaoke singing.

[0039] Also, in the first and second embodiments, the acquisition unit acquires the first precipitation information at the end time of karaoke use. However, the configuration is not limited to acquiring the first precipitation information at exactly the same timing as the end time of karaoke use. The acquisition unit may acquire the first precipitation information at a timing that can be regarded as approximately the same as the end time of karaoke use (for example, a few minutes before). Therefore, the acquisition unit acquiring the first precipitation information at the end time of karaoke use indicates that the first precipitation information is acquired during a predetermined period including the end time of karaoke use.

[0040] Also, in the first and second embodiments, the first precipitation information is acquired from the video of the fixed-point camera and the rain cloud radar image, and the second precipitation information is acquired from the rain cloud radar image. However, the acquisition methods of the first and second precipitation information are not particularly limited. The first and second precipitation information may be acquired from data provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency or the like.

[0041] Also, in the first and second embodiments, an extension of the karaoke use time is proposed according to the precipitation situation. However, an extension of the karaoke use time may also be proposed in consideration of the vacancy situation of the karaoke room. For example, the vacancy situation of the karaoke room is managed by the store server, and when there is no vacancy in the karaoke room, the proposal by the proposal unit to extend the karaoke use time may be prohibited.

[0042] Also, in the above embodiment, a proposal function for extending karaoke use may be added by installing a program in the karaoke device. This program is stored in a storage medium. The storage medium is not particularly limited, and may be a non-transitory storage medium such as an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a flash memory.

[0043] Also, although this embodiment has been described, as another embodiment, a combination of the above embodiment and the modification examples in whole or in part may be used.

[0044] Moreover, the technology of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes, substitutions, and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the technical idea. Furthermore, if the technical idea can be realized in another way by the progress of technology or another derived technology, that method may be used for implementation. Therefore, the scope of the claims covers all embodiments that can be included within the scope of the technical idea.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0045] 3: Fixed-point camera (imaging means) 10, 30: Karaoke device 21, 31: Acquisition unit 22, 32: Determination unit 23, 33: Proposal unit

Claims

1. An acquisition unit that acquires first precipitation information of the location area of the own store at the end time of karaoke use; A determination unit that determines whether the first precipitation information satisfies a predetermined precipitation condition; A proposal unit that proposes to extend the use time of karaoke when the first precipitation information satisfies a predetermined precipitation condition. A karaoke apparatus characterized by comprising:

2. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the acquisition unit acquires the first precipitation information based on an image around the own store captured by a photographing means.

3. The acquisition unit acquires second precipitation information at a specified time in a specified area designated by a user, The determination unit determines whether the second precipitation information satisfies a predetermined precipitation condition, The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the proposal unit proposes to extend the use time of karaoke when at least one of the first precipitation information and the second precipitation information satisfies a predetermined precipitation condition.

4. The karaoke apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the proposal unit changes the extension time of the use time of karaoke according to the first precipitation information.

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