The manners of smartphones in cinemas are discussed. I am disappointed with the ringtones from cell phones and smartphones and the lighting on the LCD that allows for watching movies that I was looking forward to. Everyone will have such an experience. The theater side reported on "Manner mode and switching off" before the performance.
Some people said, "Please put the communication blocking device in the cinema" when the movie players are using their smartphones. Can the devices that are already installed in classical concerts and music events be installed in cinemas?
● The neighboring smartphone playing around ruins the cinema experience
The cinema is a special place where you can pay to go to another world. However, the act of ruining this extraordinary experience is "customer use of the smartphone".
"The guest next door's smartphone LCD is bright and annoying." "I want to dive into the final role."
Despite the screening, there are many voices on the internet that are similar to the "Revenge Festival" aimed at people who use mobile phones and smartphones at movie theaters.
In many theaters, "videos that call for manners" are played to "turn off" the power or ask for manners before showing the work. However, it is not uncommon for movie fans to say, "I want you to force the radio waves in the theater to forcibly disable mobile phone calls and communications," because of the sluggishness.
● The communication function suppression device has already been introduced in the "theater" of other industries.
In concert halls, deterrent communication function devices (signal jammer) have been introduced for listening to classical performances, musicals and theater for theater.
At the "Imperial Theater" in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, about 10 years ago, a deterrent device was introduced to "maintain a game environment like no sound" (operated by Toho Co., Ltd.). The device is said to be operated in such a way that it only works in the audience during the show.
Are there any theaters in the cinema that you have already presented? Keiji Kobayashi, assistant secretary-general of the Secretariat of the Federation of Japanese Filmmakers (Firen), says, "To be honest, I don't know it was introduced in theaters."
● For a request to the customer, a license is required to install the device
When we asked several large Cinecons about the results of the installation of the devices, Cinecon A replied: "The installation has never been on the agenda. It is up to the manners of our customers." Another big Cinecon B said, “We haven't installed any device that intentionally suppresses radio waves. Before the screening, practice the video, post it in the lobby, and if there is a complaint, the staff will come back. It was said that.
A license is required to install the device to suppress communication functions.
Article 4 of the Broadcasting Act states that "those who want to open a radio station must obtain a license from the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications". The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Mobile Communications Department, Comprehensive Communications Infrastructure Bureau, said, "It is a term under the Radio Law, but there are around 200 experimental test stations for communications suppression devices across the country."
It is said that there are around 200 institutions in Japan that have introduced communication suppressing devices for cellular phones and smartphones.
Are there then 200 cinemas? "It is correct that it was not introduced in the cinema and not examined. There is currently no license application from the cinema," said an unexpected response.
● There was no cinema in which the device was installed
It wasn't even considered. "It is legally acceptable to install equipment in cinemas," he said.
According to the section, it is possible to obtain a license if the following criteria are met. "With the introduction of devices, we can expect improvements in public services." "There is no other alternative." "Mobile operator grants permission."
Why is it introduced in concert halls and not even considered for introduction in cinemas?
According to the department, concert halls are introducing devices as a "risk countermeasure".
"The performer rents a theater to hold a concert. It's a concert hall. If the audience's phone rings during the performance, it will disturb other viewers and the orchestra. He said he was having financial problems caused by the ringing of his cellphone The orchestra that ruined the performance made a claim (for compensationung) applies to the concert hall, which in turn called the cell phone from the facility. This is the composition that will reach the audience. In the concert hall we realize that the audience is making use of it. The smartphone is a serious risk and we want to install the device. "
"I think there are differences in awareness of device introduction, including such differences in cinema. I think there is no awareness of existence itself before it is introduced."
Even if the audience in the movie theater calls their smartphone, it's just another audience that is mad at the movie theater. The movie's makers and actors never got in touch. One major cinecon said, "There was a case where customers talked to each other and called the police during a screening in a movie theater." In this case, too, the theater is probably not at risk.
● "Reason not to introduce" on the side of the film industry
Mr. Kobayashi from Eiren said why the introduction to cinemas is not realistic.
"Accessible screenings (screening with audio guides) are widespread in many cinemas. People with visual impairments can use their smartphones to download audio guides and listen to additional audio with headphones, etc. while watching movies. Since we need to download the audio in advance, it would be one Problem if we couldn't communicate before screening. "
Another reason is radio wave interference. "The theaters have several theaters side by side on one wall. The theaters show and show at different times. Telephones from customers in Theater 2 that are not shown to disrupt communication in Theater 1 cannot be used."
Also, when an anime work that has been developed using a mixed media is recently shown, a special event such as "Give a rare item that can be used in a game with an anime title" will be held. Lots of complaints will flood the theater when the movie ends and you can't use your smartphone to get items.
It is therefore unlikely that a movie theater will be equipped with a communication blocking device.
It is said that "Warner Mycal Cinemas (currently Aeon Cinema)", the first cinema complex in Japan, was the first cinema in Japan, opened in 1993 in Japan. "In the beginning we asked for 'no smoking' in addition to 'don't talk'. As the times change, items like 'no cell phone' and 'no smartphone' are increasing. Yes, but I can't completely eliminate smartphone messing around."
It may take a while before we can have the best cinema experience without any worries. Or maybe, if we fundamentally change every person's manners, maybe ...
