Apparatus for Providing Accompaniment by using Game

Abstract

A device for providing accompaniment using a game is disclosed. The present embodiment provides an accompaniment providing device for a game that allows a user to obstruct an opponent by using an item that blocks or stops the opponent's screen during the process of calculating a song score based on pitch and beat while providing a game in which a user engages in a singing battle with an opponent while displaying an accompaniment screen.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a device for providing accompaniment using a game. Background Technology

[0002] The following description merely provides background information related to the present embodiment and does not constitute prior art.

[0003] A song accompaniment device used in a karaoke room stores multiple songs in the form of MIDI files and lyric files, and generates music by playing the stored MIDI files and lyric files according to the selection of the karaoke user.

[0004] MIDI files and lyric files are stored in the karaoke accompaniment device. MIDI files and lyric files, including new songs and monthly releases, are typically distributed to karaoke owners once a month by karaoke manufacturers.

[0005] The main screen output from a general ordering system was displayed on a separate display, and the accompaniment screen output from an accompaniment provider was displayed on a separate screen. In other words, the order screen and the accompaniment screen were generally operated using two monitors. However, when displaying the two monitor screens separately, there is a problem in that the user cannot perform additional controls, including orders, while viewing the accompaniment. The problem to be solved

[0006] The present embodiment aims to provide an accompaniment providing device using a game that allows a user to interfere with an opponent by using an item that obscures or stops the opponent's screen during the process of calculating a song score based on pitch and beat, while providing a game in which a user engages in a singing battle with an opponent while displaying an accompaniment screen. means of solving the problem

[0007] According to one aspect of the present embodiment, an accompaniment providing device is provided, characterized by comprising: an additional control unit that, when a song battle game is selected, checks whether the opponent's accompaniment providing device is connected based on a network, and starts the song battle game with the opponent's accompaniment providing device; an accompaniment providing unit that outputs an accompaniment video including song accompaniment and song lyrics corresponding to the song battle game; an encoder that encodes the accompaniment video into video stream data and outputs it; an item application unit that applies an item to the opponent's accompaniment providing device during the song battle game; and a video control unit that controls the output of an effect reflecting the item on the accompaniment video. Effects of the invention

[0008] As explained above, according to the present embodiment, when providing a game in which a singing battle is held with an opponent while displaying a song accompaniment screen, there is an effect of providing a game using accompaniment that allows the opponent to be hindered by using an item that obscures or stops the opponent's screen during the process of calculating the song score according to pitch and beat. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0009] FIGS. 1a and 1b are drawings showing an accompaniment providing device using a game according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an internal module of a accompaniment providing device using a game according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a game using accompaniment according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a method of a confrontation game with an opponent according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the use of an ink item in a game according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the use of a mute item in a game according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the use of an echo sound item in a game according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the use of a noise item in a game according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the use of a speed control item in a game according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the use of a key adjustment item in a game according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the use of a random section playback item in a game according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the use of a pause item in a game according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the use of a forced termination item in a game according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the use of a mirroring item in a game according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the use of a chat item in a game according to the present embodiment. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0010] Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0011] FIGS. 1a and 1b are drawings showing an accompaniment providing device using a game according to the present embodiment.

[0012] The accompaniment providing device (100) provides an integrated accompaniment screen (210) and an additional control screen (220). Generally, the machine processing the accompaniment providing screen and the menu order screen is different, so they are displayed on separate displays and displayed as separate UIs. The accompaniment providing device (100) integrates the accompaniment screen (210) and the additional control screen (220) into a single screen and outputs them.

[0013] The accompaniment providing device (100) according to the present embodiment includes a first speaker (112), a second speaker (114), a first lighting unit (122), a second lighting unit (124), a third lighting unit (125), a fourth lighting unit (126), a fifth lighting unit (128), a camera unit (132), a payment unit (134), a tambourine storage box (140), a microphone storage box (150), an accompaniment operation unit (160), and an enclosure (170). The components included in the accompaniment providing device (100) are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0014] The first speaker (112) and the second speaker (114) are positioned at the top of the accompaniment providing device (100). The first speaker (112) and the second speaker (114) output accompaniment output from the accompaniment providing unit (230). The first speaker (112) is positioned on one side of the touchscreen (130) and outputs song accompaniment. The second speaker (114) is positioned on the other side of the touchscreen (130) and outputs song accompaniment.

[0015] The first lighting unit (122) is positioned at the top of the touchscreen (130) and emits light at a preset constant illuminance. The first lighting unit (122) is lit separately from the second lighting unit (124), the third lighting unit (125), the fourth lighting unit (126), and the fifth lighting unit (128).

[0016] The second lighting unit (124) is arranged in a ┌┐ shape around the touchscreen (130). The second lighting unit (124) emits light with a higher illumination level than the reference value when the camera unit (132) is in operation. The second lighting unit (124) causes the lighting to adaptively change according to the genre of the accompaniment output from the accompaniment providing unit (230). The second lighting unit (124) outputs an equalizer for the accompaniment output from the accompaniment providing unit (230). The second lighting unit (124) is arranged in a ┌┐ shape around the touchscreen (130) and outputs an equalizer according to the song accompaniment when the song accompaniment is output.

[0017] The third lighting unit (125) is positioned on the left side of the touchscreen (130). The third lighting unit (125) emits light with a higher illuminance than the reference value when the camera unit (132) is in operation. The third lighting unit (125) causes the lighting to adaptively change according to the genre of the accompaniment output from the accompaniment providing unit (230). The third lighting unit (125) outputs an equalizer for the accompaniment output from the accompaniment providing unit (230). The third lighting unit (125) is positioned on one side of the touchscreen (130) and outputs an equalizer according to the song accompaniment when the song accompaniment is output.

[0018] The fourth lighting unit (126) is positioned on the right side of the touchscreen (130). The fourth lighting unit (126) emits light with a higher illuminance than the reference value when the camera unit (132) is in operation. The fourth lighting unit (126) causes the lighting to adaptively change according to the genre of the accompaniment output from the accompaniment providing unit (230). The fourth lighting unit (126) outputs an equalizer for the accompaniment output from the accompaniment providing unit (230). The fourth lighting unit (126) is positioned on the other side of the touchscreen (130) and outputs an equalizer according to the song accompaniment when the song accompaniment is output.

[0019] The fifth lighting unit (128) is positioned at the bottom of the touchscreen (130). The fifth lighting unit (128) emits light with an illuminance higher than a reference value when the camera unit (132) is in operation. The fifth lighting unit (128) causes the lighting to adaptively change according to the genre of the accompaniment output from the accompaniment providing unit (230). The fifth lighting unit (128) outputs an equalizer for the accompaniment output from the accompaniment providing unit (230). The fifth lighting unit (128) is positioned at the bottom of the touchscreen (130) and outputs an equalizer according to the song accompaniment when the song accompaniment is output.

[0020] The touchscreen (130) outputs an accompanying video and additional control data.

[0021] The camera unit (132) is preferably positioned on the side relative to the touchscreen (130), but is not necessarily limited thereto. The camera unit (132) outputs an image of the user captured in response to a user's command to the touchscreen (130). The camera unit (132) is positioned on one side relative to the touchscreen (130) and outputs an image of the user captured in response to a user's command across the entire touchscreen.

[0022] The payment unit (134) is preferably positioned on the side relative to the touchscreen (130), but is not necessarily limited thereto. The payment unit (134) receives input for costs corresponding to orders, games, and events displayed on the additional control screen (220) and processes the payment. The payment unit (134) is positioned on the other side relative to the touchscreen (130) and processes costs corresponding to additional control data.

[0023] The tambourine storage box (140) is preferably positioned on the side relative to the touchscreen (130), but is not necessarily limited thereto. The tambourine storage box (140) stores a tambourine in its internal empty space. The tambourine storage box (140) is positioned on one side relative to the touchscreen (130) and stores a tambourine in its internal empty space.

[0024] The microphone storage box (150) is preferably positioned on the side relative to the touchscreen (130), but is not necessarily limited thereto. The microphone storage box (150) stores a microphone in its internal empty space. The microphone storage box (150) is positioned on the other side relative to the touchscreen (130) and stores a microphone in its internal empty space.

[0025] The accompaniment control unit (160) receives commands to control the speed, pitch, and volume of the accompaniment and transmits them to the accompaniment providing unit (230).

[0026] The housing (170) includes an image control unit (260), an additional control unit (250), an encoder (240), and an accompanying music providing unit (230).

[0027] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an internal module of a accompaniment providing device using a game according to the present embodiment.

[0028] The accompaniment providing device (100) according to the present embodiment includes an accompaniment providing unit (230), an encoder (240), an item application unit (242), an additional control unit (250), a remote control receiver (252), and a video control unit (260). The components included in the accompaniment providing device (100) are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0029] Each component included in the accompaniment providing device (100) can be connected to a communication path connecting a software module or a hardware module inside the device and operate organically with one another. These components communicate using one or more communication buses or signal lines.

[0030] Each component of the accompaniment providing device (100) illustrated in FIG. 2 represents a unit that processes at least one function or operation, and can be implemented as a software module, a hardware module, or a combination of software and hardware.

[0031] The accompaniment providing unit (230) transmits the accompaniment video to the encoder (240). The accompaniment providing unit (230) is connected to the encoder (240) using HDMI. The accompaniment providing unit (230) has a structure that shields external RF signals through software or hardware operation. The accompaniment providing unit (230) is connected to the additional control unit (250) using a wired or wireless network. The accompaniment providing unit (230) operates by receiving a remote control signal from the additional control unit (250). The accompaniment providing unit (230) outputs an accompaniment video containing song accompaniment and song lyrics corresponding to the input number.

[0032] The accompaniment provider (230) outputs an accompaniment video including song accompaniment and song lyrics corresponding to a song battle game.

[0033] The item application unit (242) applies an item to the opponent's accompaniment providing device during a song battle game.

[0034] The item application unit (242) provides basic items among multiple items usable in a song battle game in a preset number (e.g., 3) to the user and opponent's accompaniment provision device, and sells additional items among multiple items for a fee.

[0035] The item application unit (242) allows the user to select a basic item by operation or command before starting the song battle game, checks whether additional items are purchased, and if additional items are purchased, reflects them in the list of available items.

[0036] The item application unit (242) provides one of the additional items as a reward item when the user wins the song battle game. The item application unit (242) provides a level up based on the number of wins in the song battle game and provides additional reward items based on the level. The item application unit (242) provides some of the additional items when the user watches an advertisement in the song battle game.

[0037] The encoder (240) encodes the accompaniment video into a computer input signal and transmits it to an additional control unit (250). The encoder (240) can be connected to the additional control unit (250) using a USB. The encoder (240) converts the accompaniment video received from the accompaniment provider (230) into video stream data. The encoder (240) encodes the accompaniment video received from the accompaniment provider (230) into video stream data and outputs it to the additional control unit (250).

[0038] The additional control unit (250) provides at least one additional function among ordering, games, events, song rankings, and song search separately from the accompaniment providing unit (230). The additional control unit (250) receives a control signal for the accompaniment providing unit from the remote control and transmits it to the accompaniment providing unit (230).

[0039] The additional control unit (250) communicates with the accompaniment providing unit (230) using a wired or wireless network. The additional control unit (250) is equipped with a separate remote control receiver (252) that receives a remote control control signal from the accompaniment providing unit (230).

[0040] The additional control unit (250) is linked with the remote control receiver (252) using a serial port. The additional control unit (250) receives an arrow signal and a song selection signal using the remote control receiver (252) and then transmits them to the accompaniment providing unit (230).

[0041] The additional control unit (250) obtains an accompaniment video from the encoder (240). The additional control unit (250) transmits the accompaniment video and additional control data to the video control unit (260). The additional control unit (250) receives and processes touch input for additional control data (order, game, event, song ranking, song search, etc.) via the video control unit (260).

[0042] The additional control unit (250) integrates the video stream data received from the encoder (240) with additional control data and outputs them to the divided areas of the touchscreen (130). The additional control unit (250) can freely enlarge / reduce and arrange the accompaniment video and additional control data displayed on the touchscreen (130), and can hide the screen as needed. The touchscreen (130) can be arranged horizontally or vertically. The additional control unit (250) dynamically arranges the UI according to the horizontal or vertical arrangement of the touchscreen (130).

[0043] The additional control unit (250) generates additional control data to provide at least one additional function among order, game, event, song ranking, and song search.

[0044] When the additional control unit (250) selects a song battle game, if it confirms whether the other party's accompaniment provider is connected based on the network, it starts a song battle game with the other party's accompaniment provider.

[0045] The additional control unit (250) sets game condition information for a song battle game by selecting one of a specific song, a specific genre, or a specific singer, and starts a song battle game with an opponent accompaniment providing device that agrees to the game condition information.

[0046] The additional control unit (250) searches for an opponent accompaniment providing device that has set the same game condition information based on a network including one or more of a local area network including a LAN (Local Area Network), an internet network, an intranet network, and a mobile network, and matches the opponent accompaniment providing device that has set the same game condition information as an opponent in a singing battle game.

[0047] The remote control receiver (252) is connected to an additional control unit (250) to receive a remote control signal from the remote control.

[0048] The video control unit (260) outputs additional control data and accompaniment video to a single touchscreen (130) in a state where one screen is divided by a preset ratio.

[0049] The video control unit (260) outputs the accompaniment video onto the accompaniment screen (210) divided at a preset ratio on the touchscreen (130). The video control unit (260) can enlarge or reduce the accompaniment video output on the accompaniment screen (210) divided at a preset ratio separately from additional control data.

[0050] The video control unit (260) outputs additional control data onto an additional control screen (220) divided at a preset ratio on the touchscreen (130). The video control unit (260) can enlarge or reduce the additional control data output on the additional control screen (220) divided at a preset ratio separately from the accompaniment video.

[0051] The video control unit (260) controls the output of the backing track video and additional control data on a single display at a preset ratio. The video control unit (260) controls the output of an effect reflecting an item on the backing track video.

[0052] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a game using accompaniment according to the present embodiment.

[0053] The accompaniment providing device (100) sets game condition information for a song battle game (S310).

[0054] In step S310, the accompaniment providing device (100) sets game condition information for a song battle game by selecting one of a specific song, a specific genre, or a specific singer.

[0055] The accompaniment providing device (100) searches for and matches opponents with the same game condition information based on a network (S320).

[0056] In step S320, the accompaniment providing device (100) searches for an opponent accompaniment providing device that has set the same game condition information based on a network including one or more of a local area network including a LAN (Local Area Network), an internet network, an intranet network, and a mobile network, and matches the opponent accompaniment providing device that has set the same game condition information as an opponent in a singing battle game.

[0057] The accompaniment providing device (100) selects a basic item before the start of the song battle game (S330).

[0058] In step S330, the accompaniment providing device (100) provides basic items among multiple items available for use in a song battle game to the accompaniment providing devices of itself and the opponent in a preset number (e.g., 3 items).

[0059] The accompaniment providing device (100) provides paid sales for additional items (S340).

[0060] In step S340, the accompaniment providing device (100) sells additional items among multiple items for a fee after receiving a basic item. Before starting the song battle game, the accompaniment providing device (100) allows the user to select a basic item by operation or command, checks whether to purchase additional items, and if additional items are paid for, reflects them in the list of available items.

[0061] When a song battle game is selected, the accompaniment providing device (100) starts a song battle game with the opposing accompaniment providing device if the connection status of the opposing accompaniment providing device is confirmed based on the network (S350).

[0062] In step S350, the accompaniment providing device (100) starts a song battle game with an opponent accompaniment providing device that agrees to the game condition information. The accompaniment providing device (100) outputs an accompaniment video including song accompaniment and song lyrics corresponding to the song battle game. The accompaniment providing device (100) encodes the accompaniment video corresponding to the song battle game into video stream data and outputs it.

[0063] The accompaniment providing device (100) reflects the item effect to the opponent's accompaniment providing device depending on whether the item is used during the song battle game (S360).

[0064] In step S360, the accompaniment providing device (100) applies an item to the opponent's accompaniment providing device during the song battle game. The accompaniment providing device (100) controls the output of an effect reflecting the item on the accompaniment video.

[0065] The accompaniment providing device (100) calculates the song score after the song battle game ends (S370). The accompaniment providing device (100) checks the win or loss based on the song score (S380).

[0066] The accompaniment providing device (100) provides a reward item upon victory (S390).

[0067] In step S390, the accompaniment providing device (100) provides one of the additional items as a reward item if the user wins the song battle game. The accompaniment providing device (100) provides a level up based on the number of wins in the song battle game and provides additional reward items based on the level. The accompaniment providing device (100) provides some of the additional items if the user watches an advertisement in the song battle game.

[0068] Although steps S310 through S390 are described as being executed sequentially in FIG. 3, they are not necessarily limited thereto. In other words, since it is possible to modify and execute the steps described in FIG. 3 or to execute one or more steps in parallel, FIG. 3 is not limited to a chronological order.

[0069] As described above, the method for providing a game using accompaniment according to the present embodiment described in FIG. 3 can be implemented as a program and recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for implementing the method for providing a game using accompaniment according to the present embodiment is recorded includes all types of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored.

[0070] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a method of a confrontation game with an opponent according to the present embodiment.

[0071] A accompaniment providing device (410) sets game condition information for a song battle game by selecting one of a specific song, a specific genre, or a specific singer. A accompaniment providing device (410) searches for and matches an opponent having the same game condition information based on a network.

[0072] A accompaniment providing device (410) selects a basic item before the start of the song battle game. A accompaniment providing device (410) offers paid sales of additional items. After selecting a basic item, A accompaniment providing device (410) sells additional items among multiple items for a fee.

[0073] When a song battle game is selected, the accompaniment providing device (410) starts a song battle game with the opposing accompaniment providing device if the connection status of the opposing accompaniment providing device is confirmed based on the network.

[0074] A accompaniment providing device (410) receives a song sung by a user through a microphone. At this time, A accompaniment providing device (410) also receives the accompaniment and determines it as a comparison target.

[0075] An accompaniment providing device (410) converts a signal received from a microphone into a digital form and undergoes preprocessing steps such as filtering. The accompaniment providing device (410) performs preprocessing to reduce noise and separate the song from the accompaniment. The accompaniment providing device (410) analyzes the separated song signal to recognize pitch, beat, lyrics, etc. At this time, the accompaniment providing device (410) improves accuracy by referring to a music database.

[0076] A accompaniment providing device (410) calculates a score based on the pitch, beat, lyrics, etc. of the song recognized through the aforementioned processes. A accompaniment providing device (410) awards a higher score the more accurate the pitch and beat are, and calculates the score by deducting points if the lyrics are incorrect or omitted. A accompaniment providing device (410) displays the final score on the screen. A accompaniment providing device (410) can also output the results of analyzing the user's singing ability.

[0077] A accompaniment providing device (410) compares the user's score with the score of B accompaniment providing device (420) and determines the higher score as the winner.

[0078] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the use of an ink item in a game according to the present embodiment.

[0079] When performing a song battle game between an accompaniment device A (410) and an accompaniment device B (420), if the accompaniment device A (410) uses an ink item by operation or command of the user (A), ink is displayed on the screen to prevent the pitch and lyrics screen from being visible to the opponent, the accompaniment device B (420), for a preset period of time.

[0080] The B accompaniment providing device (420) does not display the pitch and lyrics screen for a set period of time, making it difficult to match the pitch and rhythm, thereby interfering with the B user's song score and allowing the A user to raise their song score in a more advantageous situation.

[0081] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the use of a mute item in a game according to the present embodiment.

[0082] When performing a singing battle game between A accompaniment providing device (410) and B accompaniment providing device (420), if A accompaniment providing device (410) uses a mute item by operation or command of user (A), it blocks the opponent's microphone sound to B accompaniment providing device (420), preventing it from singing.

[0083] The B accompaniment providing device (420) blocks the sound of the other party's microphone for a preset time, thereby preventing them from singing and interfering with the singing score of user B, allowing user A to raise their singing score in a more advantageous situation.

[0084] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the use of an echo sound item in a game according to the present embodiment.

[0085] When performing a singing battle game between an accompaniment device A (410) and an accompaniment device B (420), if the accompaniment device A (410) uses an echo sound item by operation or command of the user (A), it applies an echo sound effect to the opponent's microphone, the accompaniment device B (420), making the pronunciation unclear.

[0086] The B accompaniment providing device (420) creates an echo sound effect on the opponent's microphone for a preset time, making the pronunciation unclear, thereby interfering with the B user's song score and allowing the A user to raise the song score in a more advantageous situation.

[0087] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the use of a noise item in a game according to the present embodiment.

[0088] When performing a song battle game between A accompaniment providing device (410) and B accompaniment providing device (420), if A accompaniment providing device (410) uses a noise item by operation or command of user (A), it applies a noise effect to the opponent's microphone, B accompaniment providing device (420), thereby degrading the sound quality.

[0089] The B accompaniment providing device (420) introduces a noise effect to the opponent's microphone for a preset time to degrade the sound quality, thereby interfering with the B user's song score and allowing the A user to raise their song score in a more advantageous situation.

[0090] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the use of a speed control item in a game according to the present embodiment.

[0091] When performing a song battle game between A accompaniment providing device (410) and B accompaniment providing device (420), if A accompaniment providing device (410) uses a speed control item by operation or command of user (A), it makes it difficult for the opponent B accompaniment providing device (420) to sing the song by adjusting the speed of the song the opponent is singing faster or slower.

[0092] B accompaniment providing device (420) adjusts the speed of the song sung by the other party to be faster or slower for a preset time, making it difficult to sing, thereby interfering with B user's song score and allowing A user to raise the song score in a more advantageous situation.

[0093] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the use of a key adjustment item in a game according to the present embodiment.

[0094] When performing a song battle game between A accompaniment providing device (410) and B accompaniment providing device (420), if A accompaniment providing device (410) uses a key adjustment item by operation or command of user (A), it makes it difficult for the opponent B accompaniment providing device (420) to sing the song by adjusting the key of the song the opponent is singing higher or lower.

[0095] B accompaniment providing device (420) adjusts the key of the song sung by the other party to be higher or lower for a preset time, making it difficult to sing, thereby interfering with B user's song score and allowing A user to raise their song score in a more advantageous situation.

[0096] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the use of a random section playback item in a game according to the present embodiment.

[0097] When performing a song battle game between an accompaniment device A (410) and an accompaniment device B (420), if the accompaniment device A (410) uses a random section playback item by operation or command of the user (A), it randomly plays a section of the song sung by the opponent to the accompaniment device B (420), making it difficult to sing the song continuously.

[0098] The B accompaniment providing device (420) randomly plays a section of the song sung by the other party for a preset time, making it difficult to continue singing the song, thereby interfering with the song score of user B and allowing user A to raise their song score in a more advantageous situation.

[0099] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the use of a pause item in a game according to the present embodiment.

[0100] When performing a song battle game between A accompaniment providing device (410) and B accompaniment providing device (420), if A accompaniment providing device (410) uses a pause item by operation or command of user (A), it pauses the flow of the opponent B accompaniment providing device (420) while the opponent is singing.

[0101] The B accompaniment providing device (420) pauses the flow of the other party singing for a preset time, thereby interfering with the B user's singing score and allowing the A user to raise the singing score in a more advantageous situation.

[0102] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the use of a forced termination item in a game according to the present embodiment.

[0103] When performing a song battle game between an accompaniment device A (410) and an accompaniment device B (420), if the accompaniment device A (410) uses a forced termination item by operation or command of the user (A), the opponent, the accompaniment device B (420), is forced to stop singing while the opponent is singing, thereby preventing the opponent from obtaining points.

[0104] The B accompaniment providing device (420) prevents the other party from earning points by forcibly stopping the singing of the song during a preset time, thereby interfering with the B user's song score and allowing the A user to raise the song score in a more advantageous situation.

[0105] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the use of a mirroring item in a game according to the present embodiment.

[0106] When performing a song battle game between an accompaniment device A (410) and an accompaniment device B (420), if the accompaniment device A (410) uses a mirroring item by operation or command of the user (A), it displays the opponent's screen on its own screen to the opponent, the accompaniment device B (420), to identify the opponent's actions and uses this to interfere.

[0107] B Accompaniment providing device (420) displays the opponent's screen on its own screen for a preset time to identify the opponent's actions and uses this to interfere, thereby allowing user A to raise the song score in a more advantageous situation.

[0108] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the use of a chat item in a game according to the present embodiment.

[0109] When performing a singing battle game between an accompaniment device A (410) and an accompaniment device B (420), if the accompaniment device A (410) uses a chat item by operation or command of the user (A), the opponent, the accompaniment device B (420), is distracted from the chat while singing through the chat, thereby reducing the opponent's concentration.

[0110] B accompaniment providing device (420) interferes with B user's song score by interrupting the chat while the other party is singing a song through chat for a preset time, thereby reducing concentration and allowing A user to raise the song score in a more advantageous situation.

[0111] The above description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical concept of the present embodiment, and a person skilled in the art to which the present embodiment belongs would be able to make various modifications and variations within the scope of the essential characteristics of the present embodiment. Accordingly, the present embodiments are intended to explain, not limit, the technical concept of the present embodiment, and the scope of the technical concept of the present embodiment is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present embodiment shall be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical concepts within an equivalent scope shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of rights of the present embodiment. Explanation of the symbols

[0112] 100: Accompaniment providing device 112: 1st Speaker 114: 2nd Speaker 122: 1st Illumination Unit 124: Second Illumination Unit 125: 3rd Illumination Unit 126: 4th Illumination Section 128: 5th Illumination Unit 132: Camera Department 134: Payment Department 140: Tambourine Storage Box 150: Microphone storage box 160: Accompaniment Control Unit 170: Hull

Claims

Claim 1 An accompaniment providing device characterized by comprising: an additional control unit that, when a song battle game is selected, checks whether the opponent's accompaniment providing device is connected based on a network, and starts the song battle game with the opponent's accompaniment providing device; an accompaniment providing unit that outputs an accompaniment video including song accompaniment and song lyrics corresponding to the song battle game; an encoder that encodes the accompaniment video into video stream data and outputs it; an item application unit that applies an item to the opponent's accompaniment providing device during the song battle game; and a video control unit that controls the output of an effect reflecting the item on the accompaniment video. Claim 2 An accompaniment providing device according to claim 1, wherein the additional control unit sets game condition information for selecting one of a specific song, a specific genre, or a specific singer for the song battle game, and starts the song battle game with the opponent accompaniment providing device that agrees to the game condition information. Claim 3 An accompaniment providing device according to claim 1, wherein the additional control unit searches for the opponent accompaniment providing device that has set the same game condition information based on a network including one or more of a local area network including a LAN (Local Area Network), an internet network, an intranet network, and a mobile communication network, and matches the opponent accompaniment providing device that has set the same game condition information as the opponent of the song battle game. Claim 4 An accompaniment providing device characterized in that, in claim 1, the item application unit provides basic items among a plurality of items usable in the song battle game to the user and the opponent's accompaniment providing device in a preset number, and sells additional items among the plurality of items for a fee. Claim 5 An accompaniment providing device according to claim 4, wherein the item application unit allows the user to select the basic item by operation or command before starting the song battle game, checks whether the additional item is purchased, and, if the additional item is paid for, reflects it in the list of available items. Claim 6 In paragraph 4, the accompaniment providing device is characterized in that the item application part provides one of the additional items as a reward item when the song battle game is won. Claim 7 An accompaniment providing device characterized in that, in paragraph 4, the item application part provides a level up according to the number of wins in the song battle game and additionally provides a reward item according to the level. Claim 8 In paragraph 4, the accompaniment providing device is characterized in that the item application part provides some of the additional items when an advertisement is watched in the song battle game.

Images