Abstract: On the basis of information of a first user, requesting delivery of content, received from a content reproduction apparatus, a content providing server refers to first and second storage section, as necessary, to specify a second user having purchased or reproduced the same content as the first user, then identify other music content having ever been purchased or reproduced by the second user and then delivers the other content to the first user. The content reproduction apparatus can store the content, delivered from the content providing server, in an overwriting fashion and reproduce the stored content. In this way, the first user is allowed to readily acquire various music content, fitting his or her taste, without performing any particular operation.

Abstract: A housing structure of an electronic keyboard musical instrument, in which a pivotable upper case can be mounted to and dismounted from a lower case when the upper case is in a semi-open state, thereby improving safety and the working efficiency at the time of assembly and maintenance. Pivot coupling parts each include an engagement protrusion comprised of a narrow-width portion and a wide-width portion. An upper case is formed with engagement holes each comprised of a narrow-width counterpart permitting the narrow-width portion to be inserted thereinto and a wide-width counterpart permitting the wide-width portion to be inserted thereinto. By moving the upper case, having a posture thereof corresponding to a mountable/dismountable angle range, in the direction in which the wide-width portions project, the wide-width portions can be inserted into and removed from the wide-width counterparts.

Abstract: An electronic musical apparatus which is shared by a plurality of users and is capable of making environmental settings for individual users without imposing burdens on the users. Authentication of biometric information or possession information on each user is performed, and environmental setting information for setting an environment of the electronic musical apparatus is stored in association with the biometric information or possession information on each user. Environmental setting information associated with the authenticated biometric information or possession information is read out, and an environment of the electronic musical apparatus is set based on the read environmental setting information.

Abstract: A housing structure of an electronic keyboard musical instrument, in which a pivotable upper case can be mounted to and dismounted from a lower case when the upper case is in a semi-open state, thereby improving safety and the working efficiency at the time of assembly and maintenance. Pivot coupling parts each include an engagement protrusion comprised of a narrow-width portion and a wide-width portion. An upper case is formed with engagement holes each comprised of a narrow-width counterpart permitting the narrow-width portion to be inserted thereinto and a wide-width counterpart permitting the wide-width portion to be inserted thereinto. By moving the upper case, having a posture thereof corresponding to a mountable/dismountable angle range, in the direction in which the wide-width portions project, the wide-width portions can be inserted into and removed from the wide-width counterparts.

Abstract: A housing structure of an electronic keyboard musical instrument, in which a pivotable upper case can be mounted to and dismounted from a lower case when the upper case is in a semi-open state, thereby improving safety and the working efficiency at the time of assembly and maintenance. Pivot coupling parts each include an engagement protrusion comprised of a narrow-width portion and a wide-width portion. An upper case is formed with engagement holes each comprised of a narrow-width counterpart permitting the narrow-width portion to be inserted thereinto and a wide-width counterpart permitting the wide-width portion to be inserted thereinto. By moving the upper case, having a posture thereof corresponding to a mountable/dismountable angle range, in the direction in which the wide-width portions project, the wide-width portions can be inserted into and removed from the wide-width counterparts.

Abstract: Fuel battery generates electric power using a predetermined fuel, and activation and deactivation of the electric power generation can be controlled in accordance with whether or not the fuel should be supplied to the fuel battery. The electric power is supplied to individual circuits/devices of a tone generation section, so that a tone is generated by any of the circuits/devices operating in response to operation of a performance operator unit. The circuits/devices are allowed to electrically operate for a long time with the electric power supplied by the fuel battery. In this way, an electronic musical instrument using the fuel battery can operate for a long time as compared to the conventional electronic musical instruments using a dry battery or storage battery (secondary battery).

Abstract: Electronic keyboard instrument is provided with a leg section supporting thereon a keyboard in such a manner that the keyboard is located at a height falling within a range from 350 mm to 500 mm. Namely, the leg section supports thereon the keyboard at a suitable height that is substantially equal to an average height of ordinary low tables designed on the assumption that they are generally used when users are in a comfortable position. Namely, the “height falling within a range from 350 mm to 500 mm” is derived from survey results of heights of low tables. Thus, when the user sits in front of the keyboard instrument, the user can take a comfortable position as when sitting in front of a low table, and, even in such a comfortable position, the keyboard is located at a right height for playing. With such arrangements, the user is allowed, at any desired time, to readily enjoy playing the instrument in a natural playing posture.

Abstract: A housing structure of an electronic keyboard musical instrument, in which a pivotable upper case can be mounted to and dismounted from a lower case when the upper case is in a semi-open state, thereby improving safety and the working efficiency at the time of assembly and maintenance. Pivot coupling parts each include an engagement protrusion comprised of a narrow-width portion and a wide-width portion. An upper case is formed with engagement holes each comprised of a narrow-width counterpart permitting the narrow-width portion to be inserted thereinto and a wide-width counterpart permitting the wide-width portion to be inserted thereinto. By moving the upper case, having a posture thereof corresponding to a mountable/dismountable angle range, in the direction in which the wide-width portions project, the wide-width portions can be inserted into and removed from the wide-width counterparts.

Abstract: A parameter setting portion B11 sets control parameters in accordance with respective position of operators 41 of movable operating devices 40A, 40B, and delivers the control parameters to a utilization apparatus 24. A target position move control portion B12 controls a motor 45 provided in the movable operating devices 40A, 40B in accordance with target position data stored in a target position storage portion B13 to automatically move the operators 41 to their respective target positions. An operational resistance control portion B14 imparts a resistance to a manipulation of the operator 41 in accordance with the position of the operator 41 by use of a resistance table stored in a resistance storage portion B15. The resistance continuously increases with increasing distance of the operator 41 from its target position or with increasing approach of the operator 41 to its avoidance position.

Abstract: A music information providing apparatus comprises a connecting device that connects to a network, a memory that stores a plurality of information used on an electronic music apparatus, each information including at least a publication condition that permits or prohibits publication of the information and a condition relating to a right holder of the information, an authentication device that authenticates a user of the electronic music device accessing to the apparatus, and a providing device that provides the information stored in the memory to the authenticated user regardless of the publication condition when the authenticated user is a right holder of the information and provides the information only if the publication condition of the information permits publication to the user when the authenticated user is not a right holder of the information. Convenience of information sharing can be improved while protecting copyright of information.

Abstract: An electronic musical apparatus which is shared by a plurality of users and is capable of making environmental settings for individual users without imposing burdens on the users. Authentication of biometric information or possession information on each user is performed, and environmental setting information for setting an environment of the electronic musical apparatus is stored in association with the biometric information or possession information on each user. Environmental setting information associated with the authenticated biometric information or possession information is read out, and an environment of the electronic musical apparatus is set based on the read environmental setting information.

Abstract: On the basis of information of a first user, requesting delivery of content, received from a content reproduction apparatus, a content providing server refers to first and second storage section, as necessary, to specify a second user having purchased or reproduced the same content as the first user, then identify other music content having ever been purchased or reproduced by the second user and then delivers the other content to the first user. The content reproduction apparatus can store the content, delivered from the content providing server, in an overwriting fashion and reproduce the stored content. In this way, the first user is allowed to readily acquire various music content, fitting his or her taste, without performing any particular operation.

Abstract: Fuel battery generates electric power using a predetermined fuel, and activation and deactivation of the electric power generation can be controlled in accordance with whether or not the fuel should be supplied to the fuel battery. The electric power is supplied to individual circuits/devices of a tone generation section, so that a tone is generated by any of the circuits/devices operating in response to operation of a performance operator unit. The circuits/devices are allowed to electrically operate for a long time with the electric power supplied by the fuel battery.

Abstract: Electronic keyboard instrument is provided with a leg section supporting thereon a keyboard in such a manner that the keyboard is located at a height falling within a range from 350 mm to 500 mm. Namely, the leg section supports thereon the keyboard at a suitable height that is substantially equal to an average height of ordinary low tables designed on the assumption that they are generally used when users are in a comfortable position. Namely, the “height falling within a range from 350 mm to 500 mm” is derived from survey results of heights of low tables. Thus, when the user sits in front of the keyboard instrument, the user can take a comfortable position as when sitting in front of a low table, and, even in such a comfortable position, the keyboard is located at a right height for playing. With such arrangements, the user is allowed, at any desired time, to readily enjoy playing the instrument in a natural playing posture.

Abstract: Any one of a plurality of functions is selected via a selection section, in response to which a plurality of parameter setting operators are each caused to become operable to set a different type of parameter among a plurality of types pf parameters pertaining to the selected one function. Color indicator is provided in correspondence with at least two or more of the operators. Specific colors are assigned to the individual functions, and, in accordance with the function selection via the selection section, the color indicator is caused to indicate the specific color assigned to the selected function.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic apparatus which allows an operating panel surface thereof to be precisely finished and coated in a bright color and hence be attractive in appearance. A main case covers a plurality of operators so as to allow the operators to be operated. A first board, which processes signals generated by operations of the operators, is mounted in the main case and has electronic circuitry formed thereon. A second board, which processes signals at least from the first board, is mounted in the main case and has electronic circuitry formed thereon. The second board is disposed under the first board. At least one stay connects between the opposite sides of the main case. The first board is disposed on the stay, and the second board is disposed under the stay.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic apparatus which allows an operating panel surface thereof to be precisely finished and coated in a bright color and hence be attractive in appearance. A main case covers a plurality of operators so as to allow the operators to be operated. A first board, which processes signals generated by operations of the operators, is mounted in the main case and has electronic circuitry formed thereon. A second board, which processes signals at least from the first board, is mounted in the main case and has electronic circuitry formed thereon. The second board is disposed under the first board. At least one stay connects between the opposite sides of the main case. The first board is disposed on the stay, and the second board is disposed under the stay.

Abstract: A paper discharge apparatus ensures guiding of paper to be discharged to smoothly perform a paper discharging operation. The paper discharge apparatus ensures guiding of the paper toward paper discharge means when the paper to be discharged to a discharge port is delivered. The paper discharge apparatus provided in a paper discharge portion of a printer for discharging paper comprises discharge means for receiving the paper to be discharged and discharging the paper toward a discharge port, storage means for looping the paper to be discharged and storing the looped paper before when the paper is discharged, and guide means for guiding a leading end of the paper introduced into the storage means to the discharge means, and for promoting the looping of the paper which is looped as the paper is introduced into the storage means.