JP2002162987A - Music signal reproducing method and music signal reproducing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and device for reproducing music signals permitting to acquire information desired by a user with ease and within a short time. SOLUTION: The method and device comprise a storage part 1 in which music signals classified into prescribed categories are stored, a display part 2 for displaying key words corresponding to the categories, a key entry part 3 for inputting the keyword, a decoder 4 for decoding the music signals and outputting them, a speech output part 5 for converting the decoded music signals outputted from the decoder 4 into speech and outputting it, and a control part 6 for controlling each part of the device.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable telephone, a PHS
The present invention relates to a music signal reproducing method and a music signal reproducing apparatus suitable for use in portable terminals such as (personal handy phones) and PDAs (personal data assistance).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a mechanism for acquiring necessary information using a portable terminal has been constructed. As an example of such a mechanism, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-52981, when certain information is provided to the user by voice, the user utters some predetermined words. Accordingly, it is possible to skip unnecessary information and obtain desired information (in this case, information is provided by voice).

[0003] FIG. 33 schematically shows an example of a dialog when a user obtains only specific information. Here, an example of dialogue when the user has obtained only information on Hanshin and Kintetsu is shown. In this case, the user needs the voice guidance (“Professional baseball information. Performed at Tokyo Dome ... Nippon Ham is the lead”) in the system after the user starts using the device. When the Hanshin voice is input as important information and the voice guidance output for it ("The Hanshin-China Japan match held at Koshien Stadium won by 2 to 3 Chunichi won. Seibu Stadium") Kintetsu as voice input and voice guidance output related to it ("Lotte-Kintetsu match at Marine Stadium, 1-on-1 tie against Fukuoka Dome at the 9th round") This shows that unnecessary voice guidance is not required to be heard.

[0004]

However, in a conventional portable terminal, in order for a user to search for his / her desired information using a voice interactive device, he / she listens to a voice uttered from the device. There is a problem that the user has to utter a word related to the information content to be acquired.

Further, if the information obtained by the user is at the end of all the information provided, the user must intermittently, but continuously listen to the voice uttered from the apparatus, until the end. There is also a problem that it takes time until desired information is obtained. Moreover, this problem can always occur as long as the user keeps using the device.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a music signal reproducing method and a music signal reproducing apparatus capable of easily obtaining information desired by a user in a short time. .

[0007]

According to the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, music signals classified into predetermined categories are stored, and a keyword corresponding to the category is visually displayed, and a user designates the keyword. By inputting a key, a music signal belonging to a category desired by the user is selected and reproduced.

Further, according to the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, music signals classified into predetermined categories are stored, and music signals belonging to the categories are assigned priorities based on a history selected by a user in the past. Further, a keyword corresponding to the category is visually displayed, and a user inputs a key for designating the keyword, thereby selecting and reproducing a music signal belonging to a category desired by the user and given a priority. It is characterized by doing.

According to the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, music signals classified for each predetermined category are stored in a storage device, and a keyword corresponding to the category is read out by a previously stored voice, and the keyword is read out. In some cases, the user inputs a predetermined key to select and reproduce a music signal belonging to a category desired by the user.

Further, according to the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, music signals classified into predetermined categories are stored, and priorities are assigned to the music signals belonging to the category based on a history selected by the user in the past. Then, when the user inputs a predetermined key when the keyword corresponding to the category is read out by a voice stored in advance, the user selects a music signal belonging to the category desired by the user and to which a priority is given. It is characterized by reproducing.

Further, the music signal reproducing method of the present invention stores music signals classified for each predetermined category, and reads out a keyword corresponding to the category when a user reads out a keyword corresponding to the category by a pre-stored voice. , The user selects and reproduces a music signal belonging to a category desired by the user.

Further, according to the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, music signals classified into predetermined categories are stored, and music signals belonging to the categories are assigned priorities based on a history selected by a user in the past. Then, when a keyword corresponding to the category is read out by a voice stored in advance, the user utters a predetermined word to select a music signal belonging to the category desired by the user and to which a priority is assigned. It is characterized by the following.

Further, the music signal reproducing method of the present invention stores music signals classified for each predetermined category, determines a keyword corresponding to the category in advance, and utters the keyword. The music signal belonging to a category desired by the user is selected and reproduced.

Further, according to the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, music signals classified into predetermined categories are stored, and music signals belonging to the categories are assigned priorities based on a history selected by a user in the past. A keyword corresponding to the category is determined in advance, and the user utters the keyword to select and reproduce a music signal belonging to the category desired by the user and assigned a priority. I do.

Further, according to the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, music signals classified into predetermined categories are transmitted through a communication device, keywords corresponding to the categories are visually displayed, and a user designates the keywords. The user selects a key to play a music signal belonging to a desired category.

Further, according to the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, music signals classified into predetermined categories are transmitted through a communication device, and the music signals belonging to the category include a history selected by the user in the past and other information. A priority is assigned based on the result selected by the user, a keyword corresponding to the category is visually displayed, and the user inputs a key for designating the keyword. It is characterized by selecting and reproducing the music signal to which the ranking is given.

Further, according to the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, a music signal classified for each predetermined category is transmitted via a communication device, and a keyword corresponding to the category is read out by a voice stored in advance. By inputting a predetermined key, the user selects and reproduces a music signal belonging to a desired category.

Further, according to the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, music signals classified into predetermined categories are transmitted through a communication device, and the music signals belonging to the category include a history selected by the user in the past and other information. By giving a priority order based on the result selected by the user, and when reading out a keyword corresponding to the category by a pre-stored voice, by inputting a predetermined key by the user,
It is characterized in that the user selects and reproduces a music signal belonging to a desired category and given a priority.

Further, the music signal reproducing method of the present invention is characterized in that a music signal classified for each predetermined category is transmitted through a communication device, and a keyword corresponding to the category is read out by a voice stored in advance. The user utters a predetermined word to select and reproduce a music signal belonging to a category desired by the user.

Further, according to the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, music signals classified into predetermined categories are transmitted through a communication device, and the music signals belonging to the category are selected by the user in the past and other information. By giving a priority based on the result of the user's selection, when the keyword corresponding to the category is read aloud by a pre-stored voice, the user utters a predetermined word,
It is characterized in that the user selects and reproduces a music signal belonging to a desired category and given a priority.

Further, according to the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, a music signal classified for each predetermined category is transmitted via a communication device, and a keyword corresponding to the category is determined in advance, and a user inputs the keyword. By uttering, the user selects and reproduces a music signal belonging to a category desired by the user.

In the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, music signals classified into predetermined categories are transmitted through a communication device, and the music signals belonging to the category include a history selected by the user in the past and other information. A priority is assigned based on the result selected by the user, a keyword corresponding to the category is determined in advance, and the user belongs to a category desired by the user and gives a priority by uttering the keyword. And reproducing the selected music signal.

According to the music signal reproducing method of the present invention, music signals to be provided are classified into categories, and music signals of a category desired by the user can be easily selected by key input or voice input.

Further, since the music signals included in the category are prioritized according to the past history of the user, the user can easily search for a desired music signal when selecting a music signal within the category. Will be possible. Furthermore, if the user desires to select a music signal that is widely popular at present and includes elements such as the kind of music signal, not only the user's past history,
It is also possible to prioritize music signals within a category, including trends in society in general.

[0025] The music signal reproducing apparatus of the present invention comprises a storage means for storing music signals classified into predetermined categories;
Display means for displaying a keyword corresponding to the category, key input means for inputting the keyword,
A reproducing means for reading out the music signal belonging to the category corresponding to the keyword inputted from the key input means from the storage means and reproducing the music signal.

According to the music signal reproducing device of the present invention, the display device for notifying the user of the content of the music signal and the key input device for designating the desired music signal by the user are provided. The signal can be easily reproduced.

A portable terminal according to the present invention employs a configuration including the music signal reproducing device.

A navigation device according to the present invention employs a configuration including the music signal reproducing device.

[0029]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The gist of the present invention is to store music signals classified for each predetermined category, display a keyword corresponding to the category, and specify the keyword by the user, so that the user can specify the keyword. That is, music signals belonging to a category are selected and reproduced.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In this figure, the music signal reproducing apparatus according to the present embodiment has a storage unit 1 in which music signals classified for each predetermined category are stored, a display unit 2 for displaying a keyword corresponding to the category, and an input of the keyword. Key input unit 3, a decoder (decoder) 4 for decoding and outputting a music signal, an audio output unit 5 for converting the decoded music signal output from the decoder 4 into audio and outputting the audio, and various parts of the apparatus. And a control unit 6 for controlling the

The control unit 6 controls the display unit 2 to display a keyword corresponding to the category, and reads a music signal belonging to the category corresponding to the keyword input from the key input unit 3 from the storage unit 1 to read the music signal from the storage unit 1. 4 is performed. FIG. 2 is a flow chart for reproducing a sound signal desired by a user by inputting a key for designating a category of a music signal in the music signal reproducing apparatus having the above configuration.

First, the category of the music signal is displayed on the display unit 2. The user looks at the screen of the display unit 2, confirms the category of the music signal desired by the user, and presses a key for selecting the category. Pressing a key to select a category displays the names of the music signals in the category. The user selects a desired music signal name from the music signal names in the category. Thereby, the music signal stored in the storage unit 1 is read and input to the decoder 4. After being decoded by the decoder 4, the sound is output from the sound output unit 5. The category of the music signal can be arbitrarily determined, and includes, for example, “fun songs”, “romantic songs”, and “sleepy songs”.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals. The music signal reproducing apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a learning unit 7 in addition to the same configuration as in FIG. The learning unit 7 stores the music information selected by the user in the past as a history in a state where the music signals in the category are given priority.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for reproducing a music signal desired by the user by inputting a key for designating a category of the music signal as in FIG. In this embodiment as well, a desired music signal is reproduced by inputting a key for designating a category of the music signal. However, music information selected by the user in the past is stored as a history, and music signals in the category are prioritized. With the provision, the user can quickly select a favorite music.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The music signal reproducing apparatus according to the present embodiment has the configuration shown in FIG.
Reading unit 8 for reading a code in addition to the same configuration as
It has. The reading section 8 reads a music signal category by voice. The speech is stored in advance in a storage element in the reading section 8 by a speech synthesis method. When the category of the desired music signal is read out, the user presses a predetermined key, for example, an enter key. When the enter key is pressed, the names of the music signals in the category are read out. The user inputs a predetermined key when a desired music signal is read out. As a result, the music signal stored in the storage unit 1 is read from the storage unit 1 and input to the decoder 4, decoded by the decoder 4, and output from the audio output unit 5. Note that the voice output unit 5 may have the voice output function of the voice reading unit 8.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for reproducing a desired music signal by inputting a predetermined key when the category of the music signal is read out. First, when the category of the music signal is read aloud and the category of the desired music signal is read, the user presses the enter key. When the enter key is pressed, the names of the music signals in the category are read out. The user presses the enter key when the desired music signal is read out. Thereby, a music signal desired by the user is reproduced.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. In this figure, the same parts as those in FIGS. 1, 3 and 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

FIG. 5 shows a music signal reproducing apparatus according to this embodiment.
A learning unit 7 is provided in addition to the same configuration as that described above. The learning unit 7 learns music information selected by the user, and assigns a priority to music signals in a category. FIG. 8 is a flowchart when a desired music signal is reproduced by inputting a predetermined key when the category of the music signal is read out similarly to FIG.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. In this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 5 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals. The music signal reproducing device according to the present embodiment includes, in addition to the same configuration as in FIG. 5, a microphone 9 for capturing a user's voice and a voice recognition unit 10 for recognizing voice captured by the microphone 9. I have.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart for reproducing a desired music signal by generating a predetermined sound by the user when the category of the music signal is read out. First, the category of the music signal is read out, and the user utters “I will do it”. When you make this pronunciation,
Next, the names of the music signals in the category are read out. In this reading aloud, if the user's desired music signal name is uttered, the user utters “I will do it”, and the music signal name is selected. Then, the selected music signal is read from the storage unit 1, decoded by the decoder 4, and output from the audio output unit 5.

(Embodiment 6) FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. Note that, in this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 9 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals. The music signal reproducing apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a learning unit 7 in addition to the same configuration as in FIG. 9, learns music information selected by the user, and assigns a priority to music signals in a category. Like that.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for reproducing a desired music signal by the user uttering a predetermined voice when the category of the music signal is read out in the same manner as in FIG.

(Embodiment 7) FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention. In this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals.

FIG. 9 shows a music signal reproducing apparatus according to this embodiment.
A microphone 9 for capturing the user's voice and a voice recognition unit 10 for recognizing the voice captured by the microphone 9 are provided in the same manner as in the above, but the difference is that the reading unit 8 is not provided. In the case of FIG. 9, the category of the music signal and the name of the music signal in that category are read out.
In the present embodiment, this is omitted, and the user reads out the category and the music signal name in order, so that the control unit 6 determines that the first sound is the category and the next sound is the music signal name.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart for reproducing a sound signal desired by a user by inputting sound for designating a category of a music signal. In order to specify the category of the music signal, the control unit 6 selects a category of the music signal desired by the user by the user uttering a predetermined category. After the selection of the category, the user utters the music signal name this time, so that the control unit 6 selects the music signal name. Then, the music signal stored in the storage unit 1 is read out, decoded by the decoder 4, and then output from the audio output unit 5.

(Eighth Embodiment) FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 13 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The music signal reproducing apparatus according to the present embodiment has the configuration shown in FIG.
A learning unit 7 is provided in addition to the same configuration as that of No. 3 so as to learn music information selected by the user and to assign a priority to music signals in a category. FIG.
9 shows a flowchart when a user reproduces a desired music signal by uttering a category of the music signal. However, in this case, music information selected by the user in the past is stored as a history, and music signals in the category are given a priority, so that the user's favorite music can be selected quickly.

(Embodiment 9) FIG.17 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 9 of the present invention. In this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The music signal reproducing apparatus according to the present embodiment does not have the storage unit 1 in which the music signals classified for each category are stored, and has the same base station 16 as the storage unit 1 and the in-server storage device 15. The communication unit 17 receives the music signal by communicating with the communication unit 17 to communicate with the base station 16.
have.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart for reproducing a desired music signal by inputting a key for designating a category of the music signal. First, the category of the music signal is displayed on the display unit 2, the user checks the desired category of the music signal by looking at the screen of the display unit 2, and presses a key for selecting the category. When a key for selecting a category is pressed, the names of the music signals in that category are displayed
Will be displayed. When the user selects a desired music signal name from among them, a signal designating the music signal is transmitted to the communication unit 17.
Sent from The signal designating the music signal is transmitted from the base station 16
, The music signal desired by the user is read from the storage device 15 and transmitted. When the transmitted music signal is received by the communication unit 17, the music signal is input to the decoder 4, decoded, and then output from the audio output unit 5.

(Embodiment 10) FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 10 of the present invention. Note that, in this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 17 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals. The music signal reproducing apparatus according to the present embodiment does not have the storage unit 1 in which the music signals classified for each category are stored, but has the same storage device in the server as the storage unit 1 and the information collection / learning device 18. The communication unit 17 communicates with the station 16 to receive the distribution of the music signal, and includes a communication unit 17 for communicating with the base station 16. The server storage device and the information collection / learning device 18 also have a function of learning, as a history, music information selected by the user in the past.

FIG. 20 is a flow chart for reproducing a desired music signal by inputting a key for designating a category of the music signal as in FIG. However, in this case, the music information selected by the user in the past is stored as a history in the storage device in the server of the base station 16 and the information collection / learning device 18, and the music signals in the category are given a priority. I have. Also, since selection results of other users are also stored, if the user desires, music that has many requests at present and that matches the user's preference can be quickly selected.

(Embodiment 11) FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 11 of the present invention. Note that, in this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 17 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals. The music signal reproducing apparatus according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as FIG.
7 has the same communication unit 16.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart for reproducing a desired music signal by inputting a predetermined key when the category of the music signal is read out. First, the category of the music signal is read aloud. The speech is stored in the reading section 8 in advance by a speech synthesis method. When the category of the desired music signal is read out, the user presses a predetermined key, for example, an enter key. When the enter key is pressed, the names of the music signals in the category are read out. When a desired music signal is read out among the read out music signal names, the user inputs a predetermined key. A signal input by a key (a signal designating a music signal) is transmitted from the communication unit 16, and when the signal is received by the base station 16, a music signal desired by the user is read from the storage device 15 and read. Sent. When the transmitted music signal is received by the communication unit 17,
After being input to the decoder 4 and decoded, the sound is output from the audio output unit 5.

(Embodiment 12) FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 12 of the present invention. In this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 21 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the music signal reproducing device of the present embodiment, the display unit 2 in FIG.

FIG. 24 is a flow chart for reproducing a desired music signal by inputting a predetermined key when the category of the music signal is read out as in FIG. However, in this case, the music information selected by the user in the past is stored in the server storage device of the base station 16 and the information collection /
The history is stored in the learning device 18 as a history, and the music signals in the category are given a priority. Also, since selection results of other users are also stored, if the user desires, music that has many requests at present and that matches the user's preference can be quickly selected.

(Embodiment 13) FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 13 of the present invention. Note that, in this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 17 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the music signal reproducing device of the present embodiment, the display unit 2 in FIG.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart for reproducing a desired music signal by generating a predetermined sound by the user when the category of the music signal is read out.
First, the category of the music signal is read out, and the user utters “I will do it”. Thereby, the music signal names in the category are read out this time. When the desired music signal name is uttered, the user selects the music signal name by saying “I will do it”. As a result, the music signal desired by the user is transmitted from the base station 16 and is received by the communication unit 17, decoded by the decoder 4, and output from the audio output unit 5.

(Embodiment 14) FIG.27 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 14 of the present invention. In this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the music signal reproducing device of the present embodiment, the display unit 2 of FIG.
It has been replaced by

FIG. 28 is a flowchart for reproducing a desired music signal by the user uttering a predetermined voice when the category of the music signal is read out in the same manner as in FIG. However, in this case, the music information selected by the user in the past is stored as a history in the storage device in the server of the base station 16 and the information collection / learning device 18, and the music signals in the category are given a priority. I have. Also, since selection results of other users are also stored, if the user desires, music that has many requests at present and that matches the user's preference can be quickly selected.

(Embodiment 15) FIG. 29 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 15 of the present invention. Note that, in this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 17 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the music signal reproducing apparatus according to the present embodiment, the user knows the category and the music signals in the category, sequentially utters them and transmits them to the base station 16, and the transmission from the base station 16 by this transmission The music signal desired by the user is received and reproduced. Therefore, the reading section 8 as shown in FIG. 21 is not provided.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart when a user reproduces a desired music signal by uttering a category of the music signal. In order to specify the category of the music signal, the user utters a predetermined category to select a desired category of the music signal. After selecting the category, the user utters a desired music signal name to select a music signal name. The category and music signal selected by the user are sequentially transmitted from the communication unit 17. When the transmitted category and music signal are received by the base station 16, a music signal desired by the user is read from the storage device 15 and transmitted. The transmitted music signal is transmitted to the communication unit 1
7, the signal is input to the decoder 4, decoded, and then output from the audio output unit 5.

(Embodiment 16) FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 16 of the present invention. In this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals. According to the music signal reproducing apparatus of the present embodiment, the user knows the category and the music signal in the category, sequentially utters them and transmits them to the base station 16, and by this transmission, the base station 1
6 to receive and reproduce the music signal desired by the user. Therefore, the reading section 8 as shown in FIG. 23 is not provided.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart when the user reproduces a desired music signal by uttering the category of the music signal as in FIG. However, in this case,
The music information selected by the user in the past is stored as a history, and the music signals in the category are given priorities, so that the user's favorite music can be selected quickly.

As described above, according to each of the above embodiments, the user can easily and easily specify a desired music signal and listen to the reproduced music signal. Depending on the user's preference and external conditions at that time,
You can enter with keys or with voice. For example,
In a situation where there is much ambient noise and speech recognition is considered difficult, the user can input with a key.

Also, even in a situation where the surroundings are quiet and uttering voice is considered to be annoying to the surroundings, the user can input a key to obtain a desired music signal without disturbing the surroundings. be able to. In such a case,
Even when the user listens to music, using earphones or the like does not seem to bother others.

Further, in a situation where the user wants to listen to a music signal while engaged in manual work or the like,
Using voice recognition, a desired music signal can be obtained without interrupting work.

Further, as means for indicating what kind of music signal is provided, the user can select display or sound. As mentioned above, for example,
In a situation where there is much ambient noise and the output sound is difficult to hear, the user can use the display unit 2 to know the content of the music signal.

Also, even in a situation where the surroundings are quiet and sound output is considered to be annoying to the surroundings, the user can use the display unit 2 to know the contents of the music signal without inconveniencing the surroundings. it can. Further, when the user is engaged in manual work or the like and it is difficult to see the display unit 2, the user can know the content of the provided music signal by voice output.

The music signal name selected by the user by the above means is stored in the information terminal or the server and has been learned, so that the user can preferentially select his favorite music. Furthermore, if the user desires, it is easy to select a music signal in consideration of the current trend.

In each of the above embodiments, the mobile phone,
It is used for information terminals such as PHS and PDA, but it can also be used for navigation devices such as car navigation devices. In particular, Embodiments 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, and 1 that can be operated by voice
When using No. 6, no manual operation is required, which can contribute to safe driving.

[0074]

As described above, according to the present invention,
The information desired by the user can be easily acquired in a short time, and the information suitable for the user can be provided based on the tendency of the information acquired by the user in the past. Also,
Information suitable for the user can be provided in consideration of information requested by other people in society in general.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation of the music signal reproducing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 9 of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 9 of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 10 of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 10 of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 11 of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 11 of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 12 of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 12 of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing apparatus according to Embodiment 13 of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 13 of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 14 of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 14 of the present invention.

FIG. 29 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 15 of the present invention.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an operation of the music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 15 of the present invention.

FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing a music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 16 of the present invention.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the operation of the music signal reproducing device according to Embodiment 16 of the present invention.

FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining a conventional voice dialogue method;

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 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Storage part 2 Display part 3 Key input part 4 Decoder 5 Audio output part 6 Control part 7 Learning part 8 Reading-out part 9 Microphone 10 Speech recognition part 15 Storage in server 16 Base station 17 Communication part 18 Storage in server and information collection・ Learning device

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[Claims] 1. A music signal classified into predetermined categories is stored, a keyword corresponding to the category is visually displayed, and a user inputs a key for designating the keyword, whereby a category desired by the user is input. A music signal reproducing method characterized by selecting and reproducing a music signal belonging to. 2. A music signal classified for each predetermined category is stored, and music signals belonging to the category are assigned priorities based on a history selected by a user in the past.
Further, visually displaying a keyword corresponding to the category, and selecting and reproducing a music signal belonging to a category desired by the user and given a priority by inputting a key for designating the keyword by the user. A music signal reproducing method characterized by the following. 3. A music signal classified for each predetermined category is stored, and a keyword corresponding to the category is read out by a voice stored in advance, and a user inputs a predetermined key when reading out the keyword. A music signal belonging to a category desired by the user, and reproducing the selected music signal. 4. A music signal classified for each predetermined category is stored, and a priority is given to music signals belonging to the category based on a history selected by a user in the past.
When the user inputs a predetermined key when the keyword corresponding to the category is read out by a voice stored in advance, a music signal belonging to the category desired by the user and given a priority is selected and reproduced. A music signal reproducing method. 5. A music signal classified for each predetermined category is stored, and the user utters a predetermined word when a keyword corresponding to the category is read out by a pre-stored voice, so that the user can utter a predetermined word. A music signal reproducing method comprising selecting and reproducing a music signal belonging to a desired category. 6. A music signal classified for each predetermined category is stored, and a priority is given to music signals belonging to the category based on a history selected by a user in the past.
When reading out a keyword corresponding to the category by a pre-stored voice, the user utters a predetermined word to select a music signal belonging to a desired category and assigned a priority to the user. Characteristic music signal playback method. 7. A music signal belonging to a category desired by the user is stored by storing music signals classified for each predetermined category, and by pre-determining a keyword corresponding to the category, and uttering the keyword by the user. A music signal reproducing method comprising selecting and reproducing a signal. 8. A music signal classified for each predetermined category is stored, and music signals belonging to the category are assigned a priority based on a history selected by a user in the past,
A keyword corresponding to the category is determined in advance,
A music signal reproducing method, wherein a user utters the keyword to select and reproduce a music signal belonging to a category desired by the user and given a priority. 9. A music signal classified for each predetermined category is transmitted via a communication device, a keyword corresponding to the category is visually displayed, and a user inputs a key for designating the keyword. A music signal reproducing method, wherein a music signal belonging to a category desired by a user is selected and reproduced. 10. A music signal classified for each predetermined category is transmitted via a communication device, and a music signal belonging to the category is selected based on a history selected by a user in the past and a result selected by another user. By assigning a priority, visually displaying a keyword corresponding to the category, and selecting a music signal belonging to a category desired by the user and assigned a priority by inputting a key for designating the keyword by the user. A music signal reproducing method characterized in that the music signal is reproduced. 11. A music signal classified for each predetermined category is transmitted via a communication device, and a user inputs a predetermined key when a keyword corresponding to the category is read out by a voice stored in advance. By
A music signal reproducing method, wherein the user selects and reproduces a music signal belonging to a desired category. 12. A music signal classified for each predetermined category is transmitted via a communication device, and a music signal belonging to the category is selected based on a history selected by a user in the past and a result selected by another user. When the user assigns a priority and reads out a keyword corresponding to the category with a pre-stored voice, the user inputs a predetermined key, and the music belonging to the category desired by the user and having the priority is given. A music signal reproducing method comprising selecting and reproducing a signal. 13. When a music signal classified for each predetermined category is transmitted through a communication device and a keyword corresponding to the category is read out by a pre-stored voice, the user utters a predetermined word. A music signal belonging to a category desired by the user, and reproducing the selected music signal. 14. A music signal classified for each predetermined category is transmitted via a communication device, and a music signal belonging to the category is selected based on a history selected by a user in the past and a result selected by another user. When the user assigns a priority and reads out a keyword corresponding to the category with a pre-stored voice, the user utters a predetermined word, thereby belonging to a category desired by the user and assigned a priority. A music signal reproducing method comprising selecting and reproducing a signal. 15. A music signal classified for each predetermined category is transmitted via a communication device, a keyword corresponding to the category is determined in advance, and the user utters the keyword, so that the user can obtain a desired keyword. A music signal belonging to a category to be selected and played back. 16. A music signal classified for each predetermined category is transmitted via a communication device, and a music signal belonging to the category is selected based on a history selected by a user in the past and a result selected by another user. A priority is assigned, a keyword corresponding to the category is determined in advance, and the user utters the keyword, thereby selecting and reproducing a music signal belonging to the category desired by the user and assigned the priority. A method for reproducing a music signal, comprising: 17. A storage unit for storing music signals classified for each predetermined category; a display unit for displaying a keyword corresponding to the category; a key input unit for inputting the keyword; and the key input A music signal belonging to a category corresponding to the keyword input by the means. 18. A portable terminal comprising the music signal reproducing device according to claim 17. 19. A navigation device comprising the music signal reproducing device according to claim 17.