JP2022037104A - Operation device, control method of the same, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

An operating device, a control method, and a program capable of displaying an effect associated with an operation to the operator and allowing the operator to easily confirm the operation performed by the operator while operating the apparatus. A DJ controller (2) includes a flat display (11) arranged in an operation area corresponding to the entire upper surface, a plurality of operators (12) arranged in the operation area and arranged on the flat display (11), and A first display control unit 21 for displaying an effect image set to the manipulator 12 on the flat display 11 in accordance with the type of each manipulator and the operation of each manipulator. [Selection drawing] Fig. 3

Description

The present invention relates to an operating device used for DJ play and the like, a control method and a program of the operating device.

Conventionally, as a DJ (Disc Jockey) performance system, an operating device (DJ controller), which is an integrated controller for a deck and a mixer, a personal computer with a DJ application installed, an amplifier as an amplifier, and a speaker that outputs audio. , Are known (see Patent Document 1). This operation device is provided with an operation area on the entire upper surface thereof, and various controls such as an effect knob, an equalizer knob, and a channel fader for performing deck operation (player operation) and mixing operation are provided in the operation area. Is placed. Further, the display screen of the personal computer displays the status of various controls, and the user can check the status of the various controls by looking at the display screen.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-129977

By the way, in this kind of operation device, there is a request to display the effect accompanying the DJ play to the DJ in order to enhance the uplifting feeling of the DJ who operates it (to entertain the DJ himself).
However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, only the states of various controls are displayed, and the request cannot be satisfied. Further, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, since it is necessary to visually check the display screen of the personal computer in order to check the operation state, it is complicated to check the operation state while performing DJ play (operation of the operation device). there were.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is an operation device, a control method and a program of the operation device, which can display an effect accompanying the operation to the operator himself and can easily confirm the operation performed by the operator himself while operating the operation device. The challenge is to provide.

The operation device of the present invention includes a display unit, an operation unit arranged on the display unit, and a display control unit that displays a visual effect image set in the operation unit on the display unit according to the operation of the operation unit. It is characterized by having.

In this case, it is preferable that the display control unit displays a visual effect image according to the type of the operation unit and the operation method of the operation unit.

Further, it is preferable that the display control unit displays a visual effect image according to the type of the operation unit and the operation state of the operation unit.

Further, it is preferable that the display control unit displays a visual effect image in the vicinity of the operated operation unit.

On the other hand, it is preferable to further include an external output unit that generates an image signal of a visual effect image for external output set in the operation unit according to the operation of the operation unit and outputs the generated image signal to the outside. ..

The control method of the operation device of the present invention is a control method of an operation device including a display unit and an operation unit arranged on the display unit, and a visual effect image set in the operation unit is displayed on the operation unit. It is characterized in that it is displayed on the display unit according to the operation.

The program of the present invention is characterized in that a computer is made to execute the control method of the above-mentioned operating device.

It is a system block diagram of the DJ system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which showed the DJ controller. It is a block diagram which showed the structure of the DJ controller. (A) is a diagram showing a display example of the first-class effect image set in the channel fader, and (b) is a diagram showing a display example of the first-class effect image set in the equalizer knob. be. It is a figure which showed the display example of the 2nd type effect image set in a crossfader. It is a figure which showed the display example of the effect image for external output set in a channel fader. It is a figure which showed the display example of the effect image for external output set in a crossfader. It is a flowchart which showed the display operation of the 1st type effect image, the 2nd type effect image, and the effect image for external output by a DJ controller.

Hereinafter, the operating device, the control method and the program of the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present embodiment, a DJ controller to which the operating device of the present invention is applied and a DJ system including the DJ controller are exemplified. This DJ system is a system for a DJ to operate a DJ controller to perform DJ performance (acoustic performance). In particular, this DJ system has a configuration in which the effect accompanying the DJ play is displayed to the DJ himself and the audience in order to enhance the uplifting feeling of the DJ himself who is the operator and the audience.

As shown in FIG. 1, the DJ system 1 is connected to a DJ controller 2 which is a kind of DJ device, a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as “PC”) 3 connected to the DJ controller 2, and a DJ controller 2. It is equipped with an audio output device 4 that outputs audio, and a large display device 5 that is connected to a DJ controller 2 and displays an image for an audience in the venue.

The PC3 is a general computer having a display, an input device (mouse or keyboard), a hard disk, a control mechanism, and the like, and a DJ application (not shown) is installed in the PC3. The DJ application is software developed for DJs to perform DJ performances, and can be used in combination with the DJ controller 2 to realize the functions of a DJ player and a DJ mixer. That is, the DJ controller 2 is used as an interface for the DJ (user) to perform various operations, and the voice control (mixing of voice signals, volume adjustment, etc.) is mainly performed by the DJ application (PC3). The DJ application performs voice control according to the operation signal transmitted from the DJ controller 2, and transmits the voice signal to the DJ controller 2.

The audio output device 4 includes an amplifier, which is an amplifier, and a speaker that outputs audio, and outputs (sounds) an audio signal output from the DJ application via the DJ controller 2 as audio (audible wave).

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the DJ controller 2 is a flat display (display unit) 11 arranged over the entire upper surface (surface) thereof, and a plurality of physical controls arranged on the flat display 11. The operation unit (operation unit) 12 is provided, an operation detection unit 13 for detecting the operation of each operation unit 12, and an operation signal transmission unit 14 for transmitting the detected operation as an operation signal to the PC 3. Further, the DJ controller 2 includes an audio input / output unit 15 that controls input / output of an audio signal, an image output unit 16 that outputs an image signal to the outside, and a control unit 17 that controls each unit. The entire upper surface of the DJ controller 2 is an operation area A, and a flat display 11 is arranged in the operation area A, and a plurality of controls 12 are arranged in the operation area A. Therefore, the flat display 11 can display an image (in the vicinity) around each operator 12.

The plurality of controls 12 are allocated and arranged in the two left and right deck areas A1 and the central mixer area A2 partitioned by the operation area A. The two left and right deck areas A1 correspond to the right channel and the left channel, and each deck area A1 is arranged with an operator 12 such as a jog dial 12a for performing a reproduction operation of each channel. On the other hand, in the mixer region A2, three equalizer knobs 12b and channel faders 12c for each channel, and controls 12 such as a crossfader 12d are arranged for performing a mixing operation.

The operation detection unit 13 detects the operation of each operator 12. Further, the operation detection unit 13 detects the type of the operated operator 12, the operation method (operation direction and operation speed), and the operation state after the operation for each operation.

The operation signal transmission unit 14 transmits the operation detected by the operation detection unit 13 to the PC 3 as an operation signal.

The audio input / output unit 15 receives the audio signal transmitted from the PC 3 and outputs the received audio signal to the audio output device 4. As a result, the audio output device 4 is made to output audio.

The image output unit 16 outputs an image signal to the large display device 5. As a result, the image is displayed on the large display device 5.

The control unit 17 includes a first display control unit (display control unit) 21 that controls the display of the flat display 11, and a second display control unit 22 that controls the display of the large display device 5. The "external output unit" is composed of an image output unit 16 and a second display control unit 22.

The first display control unit 21 displays the effect images (visual effect images) G1 and G2 on the flat display 11 in response to the operation of each operator 12, so that the effect accompanying the DJ play is displayed to the DJ itself. do. That is, the first display control unit 21 displays the effect image set for each operator on the flat display 11 in response to the operation of each operator 12 detected by the operation detection unit 13.

Strictly speaking, the first display control unit 21 operates the controls 12 as the effect image (jog dial 12a, equalizer knob 12b, channel fader 12c, crossfader 12d) and how to operate the controls 12 (operations). The first-class effect image G1 according to the direction and the operation speed) is displayed in the vicinity of the operator 12. Further, the first display control unit 21 displays the second type effect image G2 according to the type of the operated operator 12 and the operation state (operation result) of the operator 12 over the entire flat display 11. Here, a display example of the first-class effect image G1 and the second-class effect image G2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a display example of the first-class effect image G1 set in the channel fader 12c. As shown in FIG. 4A, when the channel fader 12c is operated as the first-class effect image G1, the channel fader 12c is connected to the channel fader 12c from the movable operator (operation portion) of the channel fader 12c. An effect image is set in which sparks are scattered (light spots and light rays are diffused) in the operation direction (movement direction of the movable controller). Further, as shown in the figure, the effect image displays an image in which the spark scattering distance and the scattering speed are changed according to the operation speed of the channel fader 12c, that is, the movement speed of the movable operator of the channel fader 12c. do. In addition, in the type 1 effect image G1 of FIG. 4A, the same thing is set for other slider controls (physical faders) including the crossfader 12d.

FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a display example of the first-class effect image G1 set on the equalizer knob 12b. As shown in FIG. 4B, when the equalizer knob 12b is operated as the first type effect image G1, the equalizer knob 12b is operated in the operation direction (rotation) of the equalizer knob 12b from the movable operator of the equalizer knob 12b. An effect image in which sparks are scattered is set according to the direction). Further, as shown in the figure, the effect image displays an image in which the spark scattering distance and the scattering speed are changed according to the operation speed of the equalizer knob 12b, that is, the rotation speed of the movable operator of the equalizer knob 12b. do. In addition, in the type 1 effect image G1 of FIG. 4B, the same one is set for other rotation controls including the jog dial 12a.

As described above, the first display control unit 21 displays the first-class effect image G1 in the vicinity of the operator 12 according to the type and operation method of the operated operator 12. As a result, the DJ can confirm the operation method (especially the operation speed) performed by the DJ from the effect image at hand.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of the second type effect image G2 set in the crossfader 12d. As shown in FIG. 5, the crossfader 12d is used as the second type effect image G2 to add light and dark to the entire flat display 11 according to the operation state of the crossfader 12d (the position of the movable operator of the crossfader 12d). An effect image like this is set. Specifically, as shown in the figure, when the movable operator of the crossfader 12d is moved to the left (left channel side), the left side of the flat display 11 is displayed bright and the right side is displayed dark. On the other hand, when the movable operator of the crossfader 12d is moved to the right (right channel side), the right side of the flat display 11 is displayed bright and the left side is displayed dark.

As described above, the first display control unit 21 displays the second type effect image G2 on the entire area of the flat display 11 (the entire area of the operation area A) according to the type and operation state of the operated operator 12. As a result, the DJ can confirm the operation state of the operation performed by the DJ from the effect image at hand.

The second display control unit 22 displays the effect image on the large display device 5 in response to the operation of each operator 12, so that the effect associated with the DJ play is displayed to the audience. That is, the second display control unit 22 generates an image signal of the effect image G3 for external output set in each operator 12 in response to the operation of each operator 12 detected by the operation detection unit 13. The generated image signal is output to the large display device 5 by the image output unit 16. As a result, the large display device 5 is made to display the effect image G3 for external output. Here, a display example of the effect image G3 for external output will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of the effect image G3 for external output set in the channel fader 12c. As shown in FIG. 6, in the channel fader 12c, an effect image for enlarging / reducing a predetermined image object is set as the effect image G3 for external output according to the operation state of the channel fader 12c. Specifically, as shown in the figure, when the movable operator of the channel fader 12c is moving upward (ascending side), a predetermined image object is enlarged. On the other hand, when the movable operator of the channel fader 12c is moving downward (downward side), the predetermined image object is reduced.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of the effect image G3 for external output set in the crossfader 12d. As shown in FIG. 7, in the crossfader 12d, as an effect image G3 for external output, an effect image that deforms one of the left and right sides of a predetermined image object is set according to the operation state of the crossfader 12d. Specifically, as shown in the figure, when the movable operator of the crossfader 12d is moving to the right (right channel side), the right side of the predetermined image object is deformed. On the other hand, when the movable operator of the crossfader 12d is moving to the left (left channel side), the left side of the predetermined image object is deformed.

As described above, the second display control unit 22 displays the effect image G3 for external output on the large display device 5 according to the type and operation state of the operated operator 12. This makes it possible to inform the audience of the operational status of the operations performed by the DJ.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the display operation of the first-class effect image G1, the second-class effect image G2, and the effect image G3 for external output by the DJ controller 2 will be described. This display operation is executed due to the operation of any of the controls 12 on the operation area A (deck area A1 or mixer area A2) by the DJ (user).

As shown in FIG. 8, when any of the controls 12 is operated by the DJ (S1: Yes), the operation detection unit 13 performs the operation, the type of the operated controls 12, the operation method, and the operation for the operation. The later operation state is detected (S2).

After that, it is determined whether or not the first type effect image G1 is set for the detected type of operator 12 (S3). When the type 1 effect image G1 is set for the detected type of operator 12 (S3: Yes), the first display control unit 21 is based on the type of the detected operator 12 and the operation method. , The first-class effect image G1 set in the operator 12 of the operation is displayed in the vicinity of the operator 12 (S4). On the other hand, when the first-class effect image G1 is not set for the detected type of operator 12 (S3: No), the display of the first-class effect image G1 is canceled and the process proceeds to the next step. ..

Next, it is determined whether or not the second type effect image G2 is set for the detected type of operator 12 (S5). When the type 2 effect image G2 is set for the detected type of controls 12 (S5: Yes), the type of the detected controls 12 and the operation state after the operation by the first display control unit 21. Based on the above, the second-class effect image G2 set in the operator 12 of the operation is displayed in the entire area of the flat display 11 (S6). On the other hand, when the second type effect image G2 is not set for the detected type of operator 12 (S5: No), the display of the second type effect image G2 is canceled and the process proceeds to the next step. ..

After that, it is determined whether or not the effect image G3 for external output is set for the detected type of controls 12 (S7). When the effect image G3 for external output is set for the detected type of controls 12 (S7: Yes), the type of the detected controls 12 and the operation after the operation are performed by the second display control unit 22. Based on the state, an image signal of the effect image G3 for external output set in the operator 12 of the operation is generated, and the image signal is output to the large display device 5 (S8). As a result, the large display device 5 is made to display the effect image G3 for external output. This ends this operation. On the other hand, when the effect image G3 for external output is not set for the detected type of controls 12 (S6: No), the display of the effect image G3 for external output (output of the image signal) is cancelled. , End this operation.

According to the above configuration, the first display control unit 21 displays the effect images G1 and G2 (effect images) set on the controls 12 on the flat display 11 in response to the operation of the controls 12. Thereby, the effect accompanying the DJ play can be displayed to the DJ itself. Therefore, the uplifting feeling (tension) of DJ can be enhanced. Further, since the effect image can be displayed in the operation area A in which the operation element 12 is arranged, the DJ can visually recognize the effect image while performing the operation. Therefore, the DJ can enjoy the effect while operating the DJ, and can easily confirm the operation performed by the DJ while operating the DJ.

Further, by displaying the effect image (type 1 effect image G1) according to the type of the operator 12 and the operation method of the operator 12, the DJ can visually recognize the effect image by himself / herself. You can check how you performed the operation. In particular, since the operation speed, which is difficult to objectively grasp in the field of DJ performance, can be confirmed by the effect image, DJ play can be performed accurately.

Further, by displaying the effect image (type 2 effect image G2) according to the type of the operator 12 and the operation state of the operator 12, the DJ can visually recognize the effect image, whereby the operator 12 can be visually recognized. You can check the operation status of. In particular, since it is possible to easily check the operation state of the slider operator and the rotation operator whose exact operation state (operation value) is difficult to grasp, DJ play can be performed more accurately.

Further, by displaying the effect image (type 1 effect image G1) in the vicinity of the operated operator 12, it is possible to more easily confirm the operation while operating the operator 12.

Further, the second display control unit 22 displays the effect image (effect image G3 for external output) set on the operator 12 on the large display device 5 in response to the operation of the operator 12, thereby causing DJ. It is possible to display the production accompanying the play to the audience. That is, the second display control unit 22 can automatically perform real-time video creation and video editing as originally performed by VJ (Video Jockey). Further, by displaying the effect image according to the operation on the large display device 5, it is possible to inform the audience what kind of operation the DJ is performing. Therefore, not only the operation technique by DJ can be conveyed by sound, but also the image (video) can be conveyed, and the DJ performance can be further conveyed to the audience.

In the above embodiment, an effect image (type 1 effect image G1) corresponding to the type of the operator 12 and the operation method of the operator 12 is displayed in the vicinity of the operator 12, and the operator 12 is displayed. The effect image (type 2 effect image G2) according to the type of the operation element 12 and the operation state of the operator 12 is displayed in the entire area of the flat display 11, but the effect image is displayed on the operation area A. If so, it is not limited to this. That is, the effect image according to the type of the operator 12 and the operation method of the operator 12 may be displayed on the entire flat display 11, or the type of the operator 12 and the operation of the operator 12 may be displayed. The effect image according to the state may be displayed in the vicinity of the operator 12.

Further, in the above embodiment, the operation direction and the operation speed are detected as the operation method, and the first-class effect image G1 corresponding to the detection is displayed. However, as the operation method, scratch or the like is specified. The operation pattern (operation technique) of the above may be detected, and the first-class effect image G1 corresponding to the detected operation pattern may be displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect images G1, G2, and G3 according to the type of the operator 12 and the operation method of the operator 12, or the type of the operator 12 and the operation state of the operator 12 are displayed. It was a configuration, but it is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to display an effect image according to the type of the operator 12 and the amount of change in the operation of the operator.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, each operator 12 is arranged on the flat display 11, but the flat display 11 may be arranged in the operation area A in which each operator 12 is arranged. For example, it is not limited to this. For example, only the movable operator (operation part) of each operator 12 is located on the front surface side (display side) of the flat display 11, and the other parts of each operator 12 are located on the back surface side of the flat display 11. As described above, the configuration may be such that each operator 12 is arranged.

In the above embodiment, each operator 12 itself may be displayed as the effect image G3 for external output. That is, the effect image G3 for external output may be configured to display an effect image that changes the image object showing each operator 12 according to the actual operation.

Further, in the above embodiment, a display device having a semi-transmissive display (transparent display) built in the partition glass of the DJ booth may be used as the large display device 5. In such a case, the effect image G3 for external output can be displayed on the partition glass. According to such a configuration, the audience can recognize the operation of the DJ by the effect image G3 for external output while looking at the DJ. This allows you to better tell your audience what the DJ is doing. Further, if a semi-transparent display that can be viewed from both the front and back sides is used, the effect image for the audience (effect image G3 for external output) can be confirmed by the DJ itself.

In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to the DJ controller 2, but the present invention may be applied to other DJ devices. That is, the present invention may be configured to be applied to a DJ player or a DJ mixer.

Further, it is possible to provide each component of the DJ controller 2 shown in the above embodiment as a program. It is also possible to store the program in various recording media (CD-ROM, flash memory, etc.) and provide it.

2: DJ controller, 11: Flat display, 12: Operator, 16: Image output unit, 21: 1st display control unit, 22: 2nd display control unit

Claims (6)

Display and
An operation unit arranged on the display unit and
A display control unit that displays a visual effect image set in the operation unit on the display unit in response to an operation of the operation unit is provided.
The display control unit is an operation device characterized by displaying the visual effect image according to the type of the operation unit and the operation method of the operation unit. Display and
An operation unit arranged on the display unit and
A display control unit that displays a visual effect image set in the operation unit on the display unit in response to an operation of the operation unit is provided.
The display control unit is an operation device characterized by displaying the visual effect image according to the operation method of the operation unit. An operation device including a display unit and an operation unit arranged on the display unit
A control method for an operating device, comprising executing a step of displaying a visual effect image set in the operating unit according to the type of the operating unit and the operation method of the operating unit. An operation device including a display unit and an operation unit arranged on the display unit
A control method for an operating device, comprising executing a step of displaying a visual effect image set in the operating unit according to the operation method of the operating unit. An operation device including a display unit and an operation unit arranged on the display unit.
A program for executing a step of displaying a visual effect image set in the operation unit according to the type of the operation unit and the operation method of the operation unit. An operation device including a display unit and an operation unit arranged on the display unit.
A program for executing a step of displaying a visual effect image set in the operation unit according to the operation method of the operation unit.

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