Sound system

Abstract

To provide an acoustic system and a program that provide a music environment having harmony in a public space by applying a large degree-of-freedom to a user of a private space as possible.SOLUTION: An acoustic system 1 comprises: a plurality of speakers containing one or more first speaker 10a arranged to a public space and one or more second speaker 10b arranged to the private space; and a management server 20 that is connected to a network to each of the plurality of speakers, and manages by recognizing whether or not each speaker is arranged to the public space or the private space. The management server 20 generates a first web page which can be operated and instructed to the first speaker 10a and the second speaker 10b, and generates a second web page which can be operated and instructed to the second speaker 10b from a user terminal of a user who uses the private space.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

【Technical Field】 【0001】 The present disclosure relates to an acoustic system that arranges and uses a plurality of speakers in a facility. 【Background Art】 【0002】 There is known a system that connects a plurality of speakers to a computer via a network for centralized management (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In recent years, in offices, attempts have been made to play music by arranging a plurality of speakers in order to improve work efficiency and achieve a relaxation effect. Here, music includes various types, such as music pieces like JPOP or classical music, or those that record natural sounds such as the sound of flowing river water or the chirping of birds. 【0003】 In an office, there are various spaces such as conference rooms, rest rooms, cafeterias, reception rooms, and private rooms. In particular, in a shared office, a public space used by many people and a private space used by specific users coexist. In such a complex environment, it is difficult to provide an optimal acoustic environment for many people. Since each person has their own likes and dislikes and preferences, if individuals can freely set their respective audio devices, it is not necessarily a comfortable acoustic environment for others. For example, problems such as playing music at a high volume only for one person or playing music that is not suitable for the occasion only for one person may occur. 【Prior Art Documents】 【Patent Documents】 【0004】 【Patent Document 1】 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-95064 【Summary of the Invention】 【Problems to be Solved by the Invention】 【0005】 The present disclosure is an acoustic system that can manage a plurality of speakers arranged in various spaces of a facility and provide an optimal music environment. [Means for solving the problem] 【0006】 The sound system disclosed herein is a sound system used in a facility having a public space accessible to multiple users and one or more private spaces accessible to a limited number of users. A speaker installed in the aforementioned facility, comprising one or more first speakers installed in the public space and one or more second speakers installed in the private space, and The system includes a management server connected to the speaker, which identifies and manages whether each speaker is located in the public space or the private space, The management server creates a first web page that allows operation instructions to be issued to the first speaker and the second speaker, and The management server creates a second web page that allows user terminals outside the management server to issue control instructions to the second speaker. 【0007】 The computer program disclosed herein is a computer program for controlling speakers located in a facility having a public space accessible to multiple users and one or more private spaces accessible to restricted users. The speaker includes one or more first speakers placed in the public space and one or more second speakers placed in the private space. The computer program generates a first web page that allows an administrator terminal to issue control instructions to the first speaker and the second speaker, and a second web page that allows a user terminal of a user using a private space to issue control instructions to the second speaker located in that private space. [Effects of the Invention] 【0008】 The sound system of this disclosure comprises a plurality of speakers placed in a facility and a management server connected to the plurality of speakers. The management server provides the administrator with a first web page that allows them to control all speakers, and a second web page that allows each private space user to control only the speakers located in their space. Therefore, the administrator can provide a harmonious musical environment throughout the facility, and each private space user can customize the musical environment of their private space to their liking. [Brief explanation of the drawing] 【0009】 [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a diagram showing the schematic configuration of the acoustic system 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the speaker 10. [Figure 3] Figure 3 (Table 1) shows the installation locations of each speaker 10 according to the first embodiment, and the URLs for connecting to the first and second web pages. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an example of the operation instruction input screen 51 for the first web page. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows the playback time schedule for each speaker 10. [Figure 6A] Figure 6A is a layout diagram showing the placement of each speaker 10 within the facility. [Figure 6B] Figure 6B is a layout diagram showing the placement of each speaker 10 within the facility. Figure 6B indicates the attributes of each speaker placed in Figure 6A using symbols. [Figure 6C] Figure 6C is a layout diagram showing the placement of each speaker 10 within the facility. Figure 6C shows the symbols of the icons for each speaker located in Figure 6A. [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows a layout display screen 53 showing the placement of each speaker 10 within the facility, and a schedule display screen 52 showing the playback time schedule, displayed side by side. [Figure 8]FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a layout display screen 53 indicating the arrangement of each speaker 10 in the facility and an operation instruction input screen 51 of the speaker 10 overlaid and displayed. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an operation instruction input screen 55 of the second web page. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flow of sending a control command from terminals 22 and 24 to speaker 10 via management server 20 to execute music playback. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a control flow in which management server 20 causes speaker 10 to start and end music playback. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an acoustic system 1 and a facility reservation server 30 according to Modification 1A. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 (Table 2) is a diagram showing the installation locations of each speaker 10 according to the second embodiment and URLs for connecting to the first, second, and third web pages. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 (Table 3) is a diagram showing the installation locations of each speaker 10 according to the second embodiment, URLs for connecting to the second and third web pages, and restrictions on the use of the second and third web pages by facility users. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 (Table 4) is a diagram showing the installation locations of each speaker 10, a URL for connecting to the first web page, and restrictions on the use of the first web page by facility administrators. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a method of arranging icons of each speaker in the facility on a layout setting screen 54 as an initial setting of the first web page. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a speaker icon when the speaker is stopped, a speaker icon when the speaker is playing, and a sound pressure icon. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a diagram showing changes in the sound pressure icon associated with the speaker icon according to the volume level. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining operation instruction input on the first web page of the third embodiment. [Figure 20]FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example in which a layout display screen 53b and a schedule display screen 52 are arranged side by side on the first web page. 【Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention】 【0010】 1. First Embodiment (1) Configuration of the audio system 1 according to the first embodiment As shown in FIG. 1, the audio system 1 of this embodiment includes a plurality of speakers 10 arranged in a facility, a management server 20, and an administrator terminal 22. Here, the facility can be various, such as an office, a factory, a government office, a public facility, a commercial facility such as a department store, a stadium, a concert hall, a hotel, etc. 【0011】 The facility in this embodiment includes a public space and a private space. The public space is, in principle, a space that can be used by all users of the facility. For example, a reception area, a coffee corner, a lounge corner, etc. The private space is a space that can be used only by restricted users among the users of the facility. For example, a meeting room, a reception room, a private room used by one or more users alone, etc. The private space may be a space reserved and used by the user of that space at a specific time. 【0012】 Speaker 10 is connected to the management server 20 via a network. Speaker 10 is an IP speaker. Speaker 10 comprises a communication unit 11, a storage unit 12, a playback unit 13, and a control unit 14. The communication unit 11 is connected to the network, communicates with the network, and receives commands from the management server 20. The storage unit 12 stores one or more songs. Songs include, for example, J-POP and classical music, as well as recordings of natural sounds such as the sound of flowing water or birdsong. The playback unit 13 amplifies and plays the music. The control unit 14 selects a song stored in the storage unit 12 according to a command received by the communication unit 11, and instructs the playback unit 13 to amplify and play the song at the volume specified in the command. In this embodiment, the songs are stored in the storage unit 12 of speaker 10, but they may be stored in another location. For example, they may be provided by the management server 20. 【0013】 The speaker 10 includes speakers placed in public spaces (sometimes referred to as the first speaker 10a) and speakers placed in private spaces (sometimes referred to as the second speaker 10b). 【0014】 The speaker 10 may be a directional speaker 10A that emits sound in a specific direction, or an omnidirectional speaker 10B that emits sound in multiple directions within the horizontal plane. Examples of directional speakers 10A include wall-mounted speakers, desktop speakers, and floor-standing speakers. Examples of omnidirectional speakers 10B include ceiling-mounted speakers, desktop speakers, and floor-standing speakers. 【0015】 An IP speaker is assigned a unique identifier (e.g., an IP address) that identifies it on network N. Speaker 10 does not have to be an IP speaker; it may also be connected to the network via a communication device. During voice calls, the IP speaker transmits and receives voice and video data in accordance with IP calling protocols. One example of an IP calling protocol is SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), which was standardized by the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) and specified in RFC 3261. 【0016】 The speaker 10 and the management server 20 are configured on a LAN (Local Area Network) and interconnected. The administrator terminal 22 and the user terminal 24 are connected to the management server 20 on the LAN. The network may consist of multiple LANs and a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet that interconnects them. The speaker 10 is connected to a router that constitutes the LAN via an Ethernet cable, and transmits voice data via the Ethernet cable. It may also be powered via PoE (Power over Ethernet) via the Ethernet cable. Note that the network used in this embodiment does not have to consist entirely of LANs, WANs, etc. For example, the user terminal 24 may be configured to connect from a public telephone line to the LAN to which the management server 20 belongs. 【0017】 The management server 20 is connected to multiple speakers 10 within the facility via a network. The management server 20 identifies and manages whether each speaker 10 is located in a public space or a private space. The management server 20 is a computer and includes a processor and a memory unit. The memory unit stores a program that controls the speakers 10. The processor reads and executes the program stored in the memory unit, sending commands to each speaker 10 to specify the music to be played and the volume at which the music is played. 【0018】 (2) Speaker control method for sound system 1 This section describes the speaker control method for sound system 1. 【0019】 The management server 20 knows the locations of the speakers 10 connected to the network within the facility. An example of a speaker information table stored in the management server 20's memory is shown in Figure 3 (Table 1). In Figure 3 (Table 1), the first column lists the name (or number) of each speaker, and the second column shows the location of each speaker. The third column indicates whether the location is a public space or a private space. In other words, the management server 20 identifies and manages whether each speaker 10 is located in a public space or a private space. 【0020】 The management server 20 stores the speaker control program in its memory along with a speaker information table as shown in Table 1. The speaker control program includes two types of web pages for inputting user operation commands for the speakers 10. The web pages are written using HTML (HyperText Markedup Language). The first web page allows the administrator of the sound system 1 to issue operation commands for the speakers 10. All speakers 10 can be operated using the first web page. The hostname and path name portion of the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) address of the first web page (hereinafter abbreviated as URL address) is, for example, xxx.jp / admin as shown in Table 1. The second web page allows users' terminals 24 using the private space to issue operation commands for the second speaker 10b located in that private space. In principle, a second web page is created for each speaker 10. In this embodiment, a second web page is created for each second speaker 10b, and the number of second web pages is the same as the number of second speakers 10b. In Table 1, the URL address for the second webpage for speaker 03 is xxx.jp / spk03, and the URL address for the second webpage for speaker 04 is xxx.jp / spk04. 【0021】 (2-1) Administrator enters operational instructions for the first web page. The administrator uses a browser on the administrator terminal 22 to launch the speaker control program stored on the management server 20 and access the first web page. By entering operation instructions on the first web page, commands can be created for all the speakers 10 in the facility. 【0022】 An example of the operation instruction input screen 51 for the first webpage is shown in Figure 4. In the first line of the input screen 51 in Figure 4, you can select the speaker 10 to input the operation command from among all the speakers 10 in the facility. In Figure 4, "Cafe Corner 1," which is the first speaker 10a located in the public space, is selected. 【0023】 On the operation instruction input screen 51 of the first webpage, the items that can be controlled are displayed from the second line onwards for the speaker 10 selected on the first line. The controllable items here are the sound source (second line), volume (third line), and playback period (fourth to fifth lines). The sound source refers to what kind of music will be played on each speaker. The sound source is selected from the list of songs that will pop up on the second line. Songs include, for example, J-POP and classical music, as well as recordings of natural sounds such as the sound of flowing water or birdsong. In Figure 4, "J-POP Song 1" is selected. The volume is set so that, for example, the volume gradually increases from level 1 to level 10. On the operation instruction input screen 51, the volume can be selected by the administrator. In Figure 4, "Level 3" is selected. 【0024】 The playback period for speaker 10 can be set in the 4th to 5th rows of screen 51 in Figure 4. Screen 51 shows that on March 11th, speaker 10 in "Cafe Corner 1" was set to play from 9:00 to 10:00. 【0025】 Furthermore, the first webpage may have a screen 52 that displays a timetable showing what settings have been made for each speaker 10, or the status of the settings being made, as shown in Figure 5. 【0026】 In screen 51 of Figure 4, after entering the playback conditions for speaker 10, click "OK" on the 6th line to finish inputting. Clicking "OK" may also be designed to execute an operation instruction (command) for speaker "Cafe Corner 1". Click "Cancel" to start the input process again from the beginning. 【0027】 As described above, once the input of the operation instruction for speaker "Cafe Corner 1" is complete on the operation instruction input screen 51, the next speaker 10 is selected and the operation instruction input (command creation) is performed. Once the input has been completed for all speakers to which operation instructions are to be performed, the administrator may stop the input. 【0028】 The speaker control program, or the first web page, may further include a map (layout display screen 53) showing the placement of speakers 10 within the facility. Figures 6A and 6B are examples of the layout display screen 53. Figure 6A is a display screen on the first web page, and Figure 6B shows the symbols of the speakers 10 placed in the facility. In the display screen 53 of Figure 6B, the speakers 10 are distinguished and displayed as directional speakers 10Aa placed in public spaces, omnidirectional speakers 10Ba placed in public spaces, and directional speakers 10Ab placed in private spaces. Although not displayed in the display screen 53 of Figures 6A and 6B, omnidirectional speakers 10Bb placed in private spaces may also be included. 【0029】 When the first webpage is accessed, a layout display screen 53 of the speaker 10, as shown in Figure 6A, may be displayed on the display screen of the terminal 24. Then, by clicking on a specific speaker 10Aa, 10Ba, 10Ab, or 10Bb from the display screen 53, a settings screen as shown in Figure 4 may be displayed. In Figure 6A, a mark indicating that the speaker 11b of the selected "Café Corner 1" is selected is displayed. 【0030】 In addition, the speaker layout display screen 53, as shown in Figure 6A, may be displayed simultaneously with the playback schedule for each speaker, as shown in Figure 4 (Figure 7). 【0031】 Furthermore, by selecting a specific speaker 10 on the layout map shown in Figure 6A, the settings screen for the selected speaker 11b may be superimposed on the front (Figure 8). 【0032】 (2-2) Input of operation instructions to the second webpage by users of the private space Next, we will explain how users of the private space can input information into the second webpage. 【0033】 As a preliminary step, the management server uses a speaker information table and a speaker control program to issue a 2D barcode for each speaker 10. A 2D barcode may be issued for each private space. The 2D barcode is, for example, a QR code (registered trademark). Each 2D barcode is printed on paper and placed in the private space. Alternatively, the 2D barcode is displayed on digital signage in the private space. Users of the private space use their devices to read the 2D barcode and access a second webpage corresponding to the speaker 10 installed in the private space. 【0034】 The management server 20 may separately manage reservations for the use of private spaces. In this case, the management server 20 checks the ID of the terminal attempting to access the second webpage, and if it determines that the terminal belongs to the user or is associated with the user, it grants the user's terminal access to the second webpage. 【0035】 An example of the operation instruction input screen 55 of the second web page is shown in FIG. 9. The first line of the operation instruction input screen indicates the speaker 10 to be operated. The difference between the operation instruction input screen 51 for administrators (see FIG. 4) and the operation instruction input screen 55 for private space users (FIG. 9) is that the former can select and input the speaker 10 for the operation instruction input symmetry, while the latter inputs for the speaker 10 that has been specified in advance. The operation instruction items available for the second line and below are common to both. The operation instruction items available for the operation instruction input screen of the second web page are the sound source (second line), volume (third line), and playback period (lines 4-5), similar to the first web page. Regarding the playback period, the management server 20 may check the reservation of the private space and limit the speaker usage period only to the usage period of the private space user's room. Note that the operation instruction items available for the operation instruction input screen of the second web page may be more restricted than those of the operation instruction input screen of the first web page. For example, while the volume level from 1 to 5 steps can be operationally instructed from the operation instruction input screen of the first web page, the volume level from 1 to 3 steps may be configured to be operationally instructed from the operation instruction input screen of the second web page. For example, while it is possible to operationally instruct the selection of a desired sound source from X sound sources from the operation instruction input screen of the first web page, it may be configured to be possible to operationally instruct the selection of a desired sound source from Y sound sources (Y < X) from the operation instruction input screen of the second web page. 【0036】 (2-3) Execution of music playback in each speaker 10 Next, an overview of the music playback process using the audio system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. 【0037】 The administrator terminal 22 and the user terminal 24 use a browser to launch the speaker control program stored on the management server and access the first or second web page. The administrator or user of the private space enters operation instructions while viewing the display screen of the first or second web page. The administrator terminal 22 or the user terminal 24 accepts GUI (Graphical User Interface) operation input. The operation instructions are sent to the management server 20 as shown in Figure 10, and the management server 20 receives the operation instructions. Based on the received content, the management server 20 creates a command for the speaker 10. The management server 20 sends the command to the speaker 10. The communication unit 11 of the speaker 10 receives the command. Based on the received command, the speaker 10 changes the music playback settings and controls playback. 【0038】 Furthermore, Figure 11 shows the control flow of the speaker 10 by the management server 20, taking into account the playback reservation time (period). When the playback start time entered on the first or second web page arrives, the management server 20 sends a music playback command to the speaker 10. Upon receiving the command, the speaker 10 starts playing music. When the playback end time entered on the first or second web page arrives, the management server 20 sends a music playback end command to the speaker 10. Upon receiving the command, the speaker 10 stops playing music. 【0039】 (3) Modified Embodiment 1A In the first embodiment, the management server 20 managed reservations for the facility's private spaces. In modified embodiment 1A, as shown in Figure 12, the management server 20 is connected to the facility reservation server 30 via a network. The facility reservation server 30 manages reservations for the facility's private spaces. The other configurations of modified embodiment 1A are the same as in the first embodiment. 【0040】 When a user's terminal accesses the second webpage of the management server 20, the management server 20 checks the reservation status of the private space corresponding to that second webpage with the facility reservation server 30. The facility reservation server 30 stores facility reservation information, which records the reservation status of that private space, in its storage unit. When the facility reservation server 30 receives an inquiry from the management server 20, it sends the facility reservation information for that private space to the management server 20. Upon receiving the facility reservation information, the management server 20 allows terminal 24 to access the second webpage if it is the terminal 24 of the facility reservation holder or a terminal 24 related to the facility reservation holder, but does not allow terminal 24 to access the second webpage if it is not the terminal 24 of the facility reservation holder or a terminal 24 related to the facility reservation holder. 【0041】 Furthermore, when a user terminal 24 that has been granted access to the second webpage configures its speaker usage settings, the management server 20 may restrict the usage time (period) setting to within the reservation time range of the private space facility reservation information. 【0042】 (4) Modified Embodiment 1B In the first embodiment, one speaker 1b is placed in each private space. In the modified embodiment 1B, two or more speakers 1b are placed in one or more private spaces. In this case, a second web page corresponding to a private room in which multiple speakers 1b are placed is generated for each private space, and each second web page may be configured to allow operation instructions for multiple speakers 1b in the corresponding private space. Alternatively, the system may be configured to generate a second web page for each of the multiple speakers 1b placed in the same private space. 【0043】 2. Second Embodiment In the first embodiment of the sound system 1, facility users other than the administrator could not issue control commands to the first speaker 10a located in the public space using a web page. In the second embodiment, facility users other than the administrator can also issue control commands to the first speaker 10a located in the public space using a web page. This web page will be referred to as the third web page. However, in the third web page, the range of items that facility users other than the administrator can control the first speaker 10a is more limited than the range of items that the administrator can control the first speaker 10a is limited in the first web page. 【0044】 The speaker information table in the second embodiment is shown in Figure 13 (Table 2). In Figure 13 (Table 2), the first column lists the name (or number) of each speaker, and the second column shows the installation location of each speaker. The third column indicates whether the installation location is a public space or a private space. In other words, in this embodiment as well, the management server 20 identifies and manages whether each speaker 10 is located in a public space or a private space. 【0045】 Similar to the first embodiment, in this embodiment as well, the management server 20 stores the speaker control program in its storage unit along with the speaker information table shown in Table 2. The speaker control program includes three types of web pages for inputting usage operations for the speaker 10. The web pages are written using HTML. 【0046】 The first webpage is identical to that of the first embodiment and is a webpage from which the administrator of the sound system 1 can issue operating instructions for the speakers 10. All speakers 10 can be operated from the first webpage. The URL address of the first webpage is, for example, xxx.jp / admin, as shown in Table 1. 【0047】 The second webpage, as in the first embodiment, is a webpage that allows users to issue operational instructions to the second speaker 10b from their terminal 24 using the private space. In principle, a second webpage is created for each second speaker 10b. The number of second webpages is the same as the number of second speakers 10b. In Table 2, the URL address of the second webpage for speaker 03 is xxx.jp / spk03, and the URL address of the second webpage for speaker 04 is xxx.jp / spk04. 【0048】 The third webpage is a webpage that allows users of the public space to send operational instructions to the first speaker 10a from their terminal 24. In principle, a third webpage is created for each first speaker 10a. The number of third webpages is the same as the number of first speakers 10a. In Table 2, the URL address of the third webpage for speaker 01 is xxx.jp / spk01, and the URL address of the third webpage for speaker 02 is xxx.jp / spk02. 【0049】 The input of operational instructions to the first webpage by the administrator, and the input of operational instructions to the second webpage by users of the private space, are exactly the same as in the first embodiment, so we will omit the explanation. 【0050】 This section describes how facility users can input operational instructions for the third webpage of the first speaker 10a located in the public space. 【0051】 Users of the public space search for the 2D barcode of the first speaker 10a they wish to use within the public space. Once the 2D barcode is found, scanning it allows access to the third web page for each first speaker 10a on the management server 20, where they can input operating instructions for that first speaker 10a on a screen 55 as shown in Figure 9. 【0052】 However, in this case, as illustrated in Figures 14 and 15, the settings for the operation instructions of the first speaker 10a on the third webpage are more restricted than those on the first webpage. Figure 14 (Table 3) shows the input restrictions for setting operation instructions for each user on the second webpage. Figure 15 (Table 4) shows the input restrictions for setting operation instructions on the first webpage for administrators. As is clear from the comparison of Tables 3 and 4, on the third webpage in Table 3, sound source selection is prohibited and volume settings are limited to levels 1 to 5 for "Speaker 01" and "Speaker 02" located in the public space. On the other hand, on the first webpage in Table 4, sound source selection is permitted for "Speaker 01" to "Speaker 04," and a wide range of volume settings from levels 1 to 10 is allowed. 【0053】 Tables 3 and 4 show that the user's input of operation instructions for the first speaker 10a on the third webpage is subject to greater restrictions in both sound source selection and volume setting compared to the administrator's input of operation instructions for the first speaker 10a on the first webpage. The system may be configured to impose greater restrictions in either sound source selection or volume setting. 【0054】 The configuration of the other aspects of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment. Similar to modified embodiment 1A, it is also possible to use the facility reservation server 30 in combination with the sound system 1 of the second embodiment. Furthermore, similar to modified embodiment 1B, it may be configured to generate a common second web page for multiple speakers 1b located in the same private space. 【0055】 3. Features of the First and Second Embodiments The sound system 1 is a sound system that controls multiple speakers 10 placed in a facility. The facility has a public space that can be used by multiple users and one or more private spaces that can be used by restricted users. The sound system 1 comprises multiple speakers 10 and a management server 20. The management server 20 and each speaker 10 are connected via a network. The speakers 10 include one or more first speakers 10a placed in the public space and one or more second speakers 10b placed in the private space. The management server 20 executes a speaker control program to control music playback of the speakers 10. 【0056】 The speaker control program includes a first webpage for administrator input and a second webpage for users of the private space. The first webpage allows input of operation commands for the first speaker 10a and the second speaker. The second webpage allows input of operation commands for a specific second speaker. The operation command input items include sound source selection, volume setting, and playback period. 【0057】 The administrator can connect to the first web page using the administrator terminal 22. The administrator terminal 22 is connected to the management server 20 via the network. 【0058】 The user terminal 24 is configured to connect to the management server 20 via the network. Private room users may configure the user terminal 24 to read a 2D barcode provided in the private room and connect to the second web page of the second speaker 10b located in that private room. 【0059】 Furthermore, access rights to the second webpage from user terminal 24 may be restricted based on whether or not the user associated with that user terminal 24 has made a reservation to use a private space. 【0060】 Furthermore, users of the public space may be able to input operational instructions on the second webpage of the first speaker 10a in the public space. In this case, the range of operational instruction items that can be input may be restricted compared to when an administrator inputs them on the first webpage. 【0061】 As explained above, the sound system 1 provides a first webpage for administrators and a second or third webpage for users, so that administrators can provide a harmonious musical environment throughout the facility, and users of each private space can customize the musical environment of their respective private spaces to their liking. 【0062】 4. Third Embodiment The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in that the first web page has a GUI for inputting operation instructions; otherwise, it is the same as the first embodiment. 【0063】 (1) Basic input operations on the first web page When the administrator selects the URL of the first webpage on the administrator terminal 22, the layout display screen 53 shown in Figure 6A is displayed. On the layout display screen 53, icons for directional speaker 10A and omnidirectional speaker 10B are placed in public spaces or private spaces. In the layout display screen 53, private spaces are meeting rooms 1-3 and reception rooms 1 and 2, while other spaces are public spaces. In the layout display screen 53, public spaces include the lounge, cafe corner, waiting area, reception, and entrance. 【0064】 The layout screens in Figures 6A, 6B, and 6C display two types of speaker icons. As shown in Figure 6C, one is a directional speaker icon I1, and the other is an omnidirectional speaker icon I2. The directional speaker icon I1 may indicate the directionality of the sound being reproduced by its orientation. 【0065】 Figure 16 shows the settings screen 54 for placing speaker icons on a map of the facility. As the initial settings for the first web page, the layout display screen 53 can be configured by dragging and dropping the directional speaker icon I1 and the omnidirectional speaker icon I2 onto the map of the facility. 【0066】 Furthermore, speaker icons I1 and I2 may be displayed in different ways when the system is stopped and when music is playing. As shown in Figure 17, the directional speaker icon I1 is displayed alone when the system is stopped. During playback, it is displayed around the speaker icon I1 together with the sound pressure icon I11. The position where the sound pressure icon I11 is displayed is the direction in which the sound from the directional speaker 10A is played (direction). Similarly, the omnidirectional speaker icon I2 is displayed alone when the system is stopped. During playback, it is displayed around the speaker icon I2 together with the sound pressure icon I21. The position where the sound pressure icon I21 is displayed is the entire circumference of the omnidirectional speaker 10B. 【0067】 As shown in Figure 18, the sound pressure icons I11 and I21 indicate the volume level by changing the size of the sound pressure icon. For the directional speaker 10A, the sound pressure icon I11 becomes longer and wider in the direction of its directivity as the volume (level) increases. For the omnidirectional speaker 10B, the sound pressure icon I21 becomes larger as the volume (level) increases. 【0068】 Return to the input operation using the instructions provided on the first webpage. 【0069】 When the administrator clicks the speaker icon on the layout display screen 53 of the first webpage, the settings screen 51a pops up, as shown in Figure 19. The settings screen 51a may be displayed overlapping with the layout display screen 53, as shown in Figure 19, or it may be displayed above, below, to the left, or to the right of the layout screen. 【0070】 In the settings screen 51a in Figure 19, the speaker name is displayed on the first line. In Figure 19, this is Cafe Corner 1. Lines 2 to 5 show the controllable items (setting items). In this case, the controllable items are the sound source (line 2), volume (line 3), and playback period (lines 4-5). The sound source refers to what kind of music will be played on each speaker. The sound source is selected from the list of songs that pop up and are displayed on line 2. Songs include, for example, J-POP and classical music, as well as recordings of natural sounds such as the sound of flowing water or birdsong. In settings screen 51a, "J-POP Song 1" is selected. The volume is set so that the volume gradually increases from level 1 to level 10. In the operation instruction input screen 51, the administrator can select the volume. In settings screen 51a, it is "Level 3". Depending on the volume setting, the sound pressure icon I11 may be displayed on the layout display screen 53. 【0071】 The playback period for speaker 10 can be set in the settings screen 51a, on lines 4-5. The settings screen 51a shows that on March 11th, speaker 10 in "Cafe Corner 1" was set to play from 9:00 to 10:00. 【0072】 Furthermore, the first web page may have a schedule display screen 52 that shows a timetable indicating what settings have been made for each speaker 10, or the status of the settings being made. As shown in Figure 20, the schedule display screen 52 may be displayed alongside the layout screen 51b. 【0073】 In screen 51a of Figure 19, once you have finished entering the playback conditions for speaker 10, click "OK" on the 6th line to finish the input. The pop-up settings screen 51a will close. Clicking "OK" may also be designed to execute the operation instruction input for speaker "Cafe Corner 1". To start the input again from the beginning, click "Cancel". In this way, the operation instruction input for speaker 1 is completed. Then, by repeating the operation instruction input for each speaker one after another, the operation instruction input for all target speakers 10 is completed. It may be displayed as follows. 【0074】 (2) Details of the GUI of the first webpage In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 20, speaker icons I1 and I2, and sound pressure icons I11 and I12 are displayed on the layout display screen 53b. The shape (size) of the sound pressure icons I11 and I12, which correspond to volume, may indicate the volume set at the present or future point in time. The speaker icons I1 and I2, and sound pressure icons I11 and I12 may be displayed in the same color or different colors. The colors may be red, blue, yellow, orange, green, purple, etc. Even with the same color, dark and light shades may be used. The colors may be displayed using gradients or patterns. Typically, the speaker icon I1 of the omnidirectional speaker 10A and the sound pressure icon I11 used with it are displayed in the same color. Also, the speaker icon I2 of the directional speaker 10B and the sound pressure icon I21 used with it are displayed in the same color. 【0075】 When the administrator uses the first web page to set the operation instructions for speaker 10, a color option may be provided to allow setting the colors of the speaker icons I1 and I2, and the sound pressure icons I11 and I12 for each speaker 10. 【0076】 In another configuration, the speaker icons I1, I2 and sound pressure icons I11, I12 of each speaker 10 may be displayed in different colors depending on the attributes of each speaker 10. More specifically, the speaker icons I1, I2 and sound pressure icons I11, I12 of each speaker 10 may be displayed in different colors depending on whether each speaker 10 is a directional speaker or an omnidirectional speaker. Furthermore, the speaker icons I1, I2 and sound pressure icons I11, I12 of each speaker 10 may be displayed in different colors depending on whether each speaker 10 is a first speaker (a speaker placed in a public space) or a second speaker (a speaker placed in a private space). Furthermore, by combining these, the speaker icons I1, I2 and sound pressure icons I11, I12 of each speaker 10 may be displayed in different colors depending on whether each speaker 10 is a directional speaker and the first speaker, a directional speaker and the second speaker, an omnidirectional speaker and the first speaker, or a directional speaker and the second speaker. 【0077】 In another embodiment, depending on the sound source being played by the speaker 10, the speaker icons I1 and I2 and the sound pressure icons I11 and I12 of the speaker 10 playing a different sound source may be displayed in different colors. 【0078】 In another embodiment, depending on the genre of the sound source being played by speaker 10, the speaker icons I1 and I2 and the sound pressure icons I11 and I12 of speaker 10 playing different genres may be displayed in different colors. 【0079】 In another embodiment, the speaker icons I1, I2 and the sound pressure icons I11, I12 may be displayed in different colors depending on whether the speaker 10 is playing with the sound source and / or volume set by the administrator, or with the sound source and / or volume changed by the facility user. 【0080】 The GUI display of this layout display screen 53b is a display screen for inputting operation instructions. The GUI-displayed layout display screen 53 may also be used to show the music playback status of the speakers 10 installed in the facility. 【0081】 The GUI display of layout display screen 53b may be displayed not only on the display screen of the first web page for administrators, but also on the second and third web pages for facility users. 【0082】 Furthermore, digital signage may be placed in public spaces within the facility, such as near the reception area, to display the GUI of the layout display screen 53b. Facility users can use the digital signage to find out the music playback status within the facility and choose and use a public space that suits their preferences. 【0083】 Furthermore, the above describes the color display of speaker icons I1, I2, and sound pressure icons I11, I12. The above settings can also be applied to the schedule display screen 52 in Figure 20. In the schedule display screen 52, it is conceivable to link the display of songs such as "Healing 1" and "Healing 2" with the color display of speaker icons I1, I2, and sound pressure icons I11, I12. For example, it is conceivable to change the color of the song display according to the song, along with the color display of speaker icons I1, I2, and sound pressure icons I11, I12. Alternatively, it is conceivable to change the color according to the genre of the song. Alternatively, it is conceivable to change the color of the song display according to the administrator's settings. 【0084】 5. Features of the Third Embodiment The sound system 1 is a sound system that controls multiple speakers 10 placed in a facility. The facility has a public space that can be used by multiple users and one or more private spaces that can be used by restricted users. The sound system 1 comprises multiple speakers 10 and a management server 20. The management server 20 and each speaker 10 are connected via a network. The speakers 10 include one or more first speakers 10a placed in the public space and one or more second speakers 10b placed in the private space. The management server 20 executes a speaker control program to control music playback of the speakers 10. 【0085】 The management server 20 creates a display screen 53 that overlays speaker icons I1 and I2 for each speaker 10 onto a layout image corresponding to the facility layout. On display screens 53 and 53b, when speaker 10 is playing sound, sound pressure icons I11 and I21 are displayed around speaker icons I1 and I2. When speaker 10 stops playing sound, sound pressure icons I11 and I21 are not displayed. 【0086】 On display screen 53, speaker icons I1, I2, and / or sound pressure icons I11, I21 are displayed in different ways depending on one or more conditions, and sound pressure icons I11, I21 are displayed at a size corresponding to the volume being played by speaker 10. Speaker icons I1, I2, and / or sound pressure icons I11, I21 are displayed in different ways depending on whether speaker 10 is a directional speaker or an omnidirectional speaker. 【0087】 Preferably, the speaker icons I1, I2 and sound pressure icons I11, I21 of a single speaker 10 are represented by a common color. Alternatively, the speaker icons I1, I2 and sound pressure icons I11, I21 of a single speaker 10 may be displayed in different colors depending on the sound source being played. Alternatively, the speaker icons I1, I2 and sound pressure icons I11, I21 of a single speaker 10 may be displayed in different colors depending on the genre of the sound source being played. In another embodiment, the speaker icons I1, I2 and sound pressure icons I11, I21 of a single speaker 10 may be displayed in different colors depending on whether the speaker 10 is the first speaker or the second speaker. In another embodiment, the speaker icons I1, I2 and sound pressure icons I11, I21 of a single speaker 10 may be displayed in different colors depending on whether the sound source being played by the speaker 10 is set by the administrator terminal 22 or by the user terminal 24. 【0088】 In this embodiment, the display screens 53 and 53b have speaker icons I1 and I2 and sound pressure icons I11 and I21 superimposed on the facility layout screen, allowing the playback status of the sound source to be checked at a glance. In particular, the presence or absence of sound pressure icons I11 and I21 makes it easy to know whether the sound source is playing or not. Therefore, the administrator's speaker playback settings work becomes easier. In addition, facility users can easily find out the playback status of the sound source by looking at the display screen 53. 【0089】 In this embodiment, the display screens 53 and 53b show that the size of the sound pressure icon corresponds to the volume level, making it easy to understand the playback volume of each speaker. 【0090】 The display screens 53 and 53b of this embodiment can further distinguish and display the sound source, speaker attributes, and user by displaying icons in different colors. These settings can be easily understood through the display screen. [Explanation of Symbols] 【0091】 1. Sound System 10 speakers 10a First speaker (speaker placed in public space) 10b Second speaker (speaker placed in a private space) 10A Directional Speaker 10B Omnidirectional Speaker 11. Speaker communication section 12. Speaker memory 13. Speaker playback section 20 Management Server 30 Facility Reservation Servers 51, 51a Operation instruction input screen (for the first webpage) 52 Schedule display screen 53, 53b Layout screen 54. Settings screen for placing speakers on facility layout images. 55 (Second webpage) Operation instruction input screen

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[Claim 1] An acoustic system used in a facility that has a public space accessible to multiple users and one or more private spaces accessible to a limited number of users, A speaker installed in the aforementioned facility, comprising one or more first speakers installed in the public space and one or more second speakers installed in the private space, The system includes a management server connected to the speaker, which identifies and manages whether each speaker is located in the public space or the private space, The management server creates a first web page that allows operation instructions to be issued to the first speaker and the second speaker, and The aforementioned management server is an audio system that creates a second web page that allows users of a private space to input control instructions for a second speaker located in that private space from their user terminal. [Claim 2] The sound system according to claim 1, wherein the speaker operation instruction input items of the first web page and the second web page include sound source selection, which is which sound source to select, and volume setting. [Claim 3] The sound system according to claim 1, wherein the range in which the second web page can issue control instructions to the second speaker is narrower than the range in which the first web page can issue control instructions to the second speaker. [Claim 4] The first web page allows administrators to issue control commands to the first speaker and the second speaker from an administrator terminal. The sound system according to claim 1, wherein the management server creates a third web page that allows users of the public space to input operation instructions for the first speaker located in the public space from their user terminals. [Claim 5] The sound system according to claim 4, wherein the range in which the third web page can issue operating instructions to the first speaker is narrower than the range in which the first web page can issue operating instructions to the first speaker. [Claim 6] The aforementioned second speaker is multiple, The sound system according to claim 1, wherein the second web page is created individually for each second speaker. [Claim 7] There are multiple such private spaces, and at least one of these private spaces has multiple second speakers. The sound system according to claim 1, wherein the second web page is created so that it can issue control commands to a plurality of second speakers located in each private space. [Claim 8] The aforementioned second speaker is multiple, Multiple copies of the aforementioned second webpage are created, corresponding to each second speaker. The management server creates a two-dimensional code corresponding to the URL of the second web page for each second speaker. The sound system according to claim 1, wherein the two-dimensional code is displayed in a private space where a corresponding second speaker is located. [Claim 9] The aforementioned first webpage allows you to set a playback schedule for each speaker. The speaker plays audio according to the playback schedule. The acoustic system according to claim 1. [Claim 10] The aforementioned second speaker is multiple, Multiple copies of the aforementioned second webpage are created, corresponding to each second speaker. The sound system according to claim 1, wherein access by the user terminal to each second webpage is restricted in accordance with the reservation of a private space where the corresponding second speaker is located. [Claim 11] The aforementioned management server receives facility reservation information from a facility reservation server that accepts reservations for the use of the facility's private spaces, specifying the time of use. The sound system according to claim 1, wherein when the user terminal attempts to access the second webpage, the management server permits access to the second webpage in accordance with the facility reservation information. [Claim 12] A program for controlling speakers installed in a facility having a public space accessible to multiple users and one or more private spaces accessible to restricted users, The speaker includes one or more first speakers placed in the public space and one or more second speakers placed in the private space. A program that causes a computer to execute the following processes: generating a first web page that allows an administrator terminal to issue control instructions to the first speaker and the second speaker; and generating a second web page that allows a user terminal of a user using a private space to issue control instructions to the second speaker located in that private space.

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