JP2002055689A - Amusement device having ranking generating function and ranking generator - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable ranking generation targeting at a large-scale population on the basis of a small quantity of data, without the need for their being collected by a method for predicting rough rankings statistically, using the deviation of a score. SOLUTION: Karaoke equipment, 20 having the function of world ranking generates the singing score of Karaoke, on the basis of a musical component played by musical composition performance and a voice-mixing part 33 in a score generating part 36 and sound inputted from a microphone 28, and outputs it to a ranking-generating part 38. The ranking-generating part 38 prepares data (data indicating an average score, standard deviation, and deviation curve (function)) in advance, which are necessary for generating ranking on the basis of the method for predicting rough ranking statistically by using the deviation to the score, and generates and outputs the ranking data to the score data from a score generating part 36 by using these data.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an amusement apparatus having a rank generating function, such as a karaoke apparatus and a game apparatus, and a rank generating apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in amusement devices such as a karaoke device and a game device, by presenting a ranking to a user, the user is interested in the device and the desire to reuse the device is improved.

A conventional amusement device capable of presenting rankings uses all the scoring data owned by the device, and uses that data as a population to determine the rank of the current user's score in the population. , The ranking is determined.

[0004] In order to generate a ranking "What is a certain score in the world?" By such a conventional method, it is necessary to collect score data existing all over the world. A large amount of data had to be collected, stored, and processed in an amusement device having the following.

For example, the invention disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-338481 (Japanese Patent Application No. 10-143467)
The aim is to reduce the communication cost by reducing the number of data exchanges required for rank generation between a server having a large population and terminals that must display rank information. . In that method, the server gives a score which is a passing criterion to the terminal in advance, and the terminal compares the passing criterion point with the score for which the ranking is to be generated, and if the score is lower than the passing criterion. If so, it is determined that the score is out of the ranking and communication with the server is not performed, and the ranking is set as out of the ranking. As described above, although the present invention is intended to reduce communication costs, it is impossible to reduce communication costs used for collecting data necessary for a population which is the basis for determining the order.
In addition, servers must store and process large amounts of data.

[0006]

In such a conventional amusement apparatus, in order to generate a ranking for a large-scale population, it is necessary to collect, accumulate, and process score data to be a population. The required cost, time, and performance of the device also increase in proportion to the scale. The reason for this is that the larger the population, the greater the amount of required score data. It is desirable that these costs and time be smaller.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and by a method of statistically predicting an approximate ranking using a deviation value of a score, by using a small amount of data that does not need to be collected, An object of the present invention is to provide an amusement device having a rank generation function that enables rank generation for a large-scale population, and a rank generation device.

[0008]

According to the present invention, there is provided an amusement apparatus having a rank generating function, wherein a score generating means for generating score data by a user's action and a predetermined algorithm, and a score generated by the score generating means. Rank generating means for generating rank data based on data necessary for statistically generating ranks using a deviation value in a predetermined population with respect to the data. .

Further, the data necessary for generating the ranking includes data representing an average point, a standard deviation, and a deviation curve.

Further, the ranking generating means determines a ranking range for the score data, and generates a ranking data by generating a random number within the ranking range.

The rank generating means generates a plurality of rank data based on respective score data for a plurality of evaluation elements, and generates a total rank data representing an overall rank based on the plurality of rank data. Is generated.

The present invention also provides score input means for inputting score data, and statistically ranks the score data input from the score input means using a deviation value in a predetermined population. And rank generating means for generating rank data based on data necessary for generating the rank.

In addition, data necessary for generating the rank is prepared for each field for which rank is to be generated, and the rank generating means generates score data corresponding to the field for which rank is to be generated. It is characterized by.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an amusement device 12 (12-1, 12-2,...,
FIG. 12-n) is a block diagram illustrating a system configuration of a network system in which 12-n) is used. As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of amusement devices 12 are connected to a server 14 via a network 10. The amusement device 12 is, for example, a karaoke device, a game machine, or the like, and has a rank generating function. The network 10 may use any communication means such as a public telephone line network, the Internet, and a wireless communication network. The server 14 manages the usage status of the plurality of amusement devices 12 and assists the rank generation function of each amusement device 12. The server 14 includes a communication unit 14 a for communicating with each amusement device 12 via the network 10, a rank management unit 14 b for assisting a rank generation function of the amusement device 12 (details will be described later), usage status And a database 14c for storing data for performing the management.

FIG. 2 shows an external configuration of a karaoke apparatus 20 with a world ranking function as an example of the amusement apparatus 12, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the karaoke apparatus 20 with a world ranking function.

As shown in FIG. 2, the karaoke apparatus 20 with a world ranking function includes a karaoke apparatus 22 with a scoring function and a world ranking generation function (hereinafter, karaoke apparatus 2).
2), an amplifier 2 that controls audio output
4. Speaker 26 for outputting sound based on signal from amplifier 24, microphone 28 for inputting sound, karaoke apparatus 2
Video monitor 30 that outputs various images including lyrics (telops), singing scores, and world rankings under the control of 2.
Is provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the karaoke apparatus 22 is provided with a karaoke unit 31 which has a basic function as a karaoke apparatus. The karaoke unit 31 includes a karaoke control unit 32 for controlling the entire karaoke function, a music performance based on the music performance data and a voice input from the microphone 28 mixed into the music, and the karaoke unit 31 outputs the sound from the speaker 26 through the amplifier 24. A music performance and audio mixing unit 33 to be output, a video generation unit 34 that generates an image to be output on the video monitor 30, and a karaoke based on the music played by the music performance and audio mixing unit 33 and the audio input from the microphone 28. A score generator 36 (score data is generated by a user's action and a predetermined algorithm) that generates a singing score is provided. The karaoke apparatus 22 is further provided with a ranking generating section 38 for generating a world ranking based on the singing score generated by the score generating section 36. The rank generating unit 38 generates a rank by a method of statistically predicting a rough rank using a deviation value in a predetermined population with respect to the score, and generates data (average score, average score, Standard deviation and data representing a deviation value curve (function)) are prepared in advance, and a function (such as a random number generation function) used for rank generation is provided. In addition, a ranking table (see FIG. 6) is provided depending on the method of generating the ranking. The data necessary for the rank generation used in the rank generation unit 38 is transferred to the rank management unit 14b of the server 14 through the network 10.
Can be changed by the data notified from.

Here, generation of a signal (data) in each section of the karaoke apparatus 20 with the world ranking function will be described. (1) Audio signal. The microphone 28 outputs a singer's voice necessary for singing a voice as a voice signal to the music performance and voice mixing unit 33 and the score generation unit 36.

(2) Music data. The music performance / sound mixing unit 33 generates music data required for singing a score from the music performance data. The song data includes data such as the correct pitch, volume, and rhythm of the song currently being sung, and is output to the score generation unit 36 for score generation.

(3) Score data. The score generation unit 36 generates a pitch generated from the audio signal input from the microphone 28,
The score data for the singing is generated by comparing the singer's data such as volume and rhythm with the music data such as the correct pitch, volume, and rhythm of the currently singing song obtained from the music playing and voice mixing unit 33. The data is output to the rank generating unit 38 and the karaoke control unit 32.

(4) Ranking data. The rank generator 38 generates rank data based on the score data from the score generator 36. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that ranking data representing the ranking in the world ranking is generated. The ranking generation unit 38
Based on the ranking table prepared in advance, ranking data corresponding to the score data acquired from the score generating unit 36 is generated. In the ranking table, a ranking lower limit and a ranking upper limit corresponding to each score are registered, and data of a ranking lower limit and a ranking upper limit can be obtained by designating certain score data (FIG. 6A). . The ranking table is
The order lower limit and the order upper limit corresponding to each of the input deviation values may be registered (FIG. 6B). The rank generating unit 38 generates a random number within the rank range indicated by the data of the rank lower limit and the rank upper limit, determines the generated value as the rank data, and outputs the value to the karaoke control unit 32. Note that the rank generating unit 38 can use a generalized method of generating rank data based on a deviation value curve, instead of preparing a rank table in advance. This generalized method will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

(5) Video output including score data and rank data. The video generation unit 34 acquires the score data and the ranking data from the karaoke control unit 32, generates a video including the display of the singing score and the world ranking based on the score data and the ranking data, and outputs the video from the video monitor 30. Let it. In addition, the video generation unit 34 also outputs various videos required as a karaoke device.

(6) Voice output including score data and rank data. The music performance / voice mixing unit 33 acquires the score data and the ranking data from the karaoke control unit 32, generates a voice including the singing score and the world ranking based on the score data and the ranking data, and outputs the voice through the amplifier 24 to the speaker. 2
6 is output. In addition, the music performance / sound mixing unit 33 outputs various sounds required for the karaoke apparatus.

(7) Voice control signal. Karaoke control unit 32
Gives a voice control signal to the music performance and voice mixing unit 33 to control the performance of the karaoke music, the output of the voice input from the microphone 28, or the general sound content such as the generation and output of sound effects and BGM. I do. Further, the karaoke control unit 32 uses the score data from the score generation unit 36 and the rank data from the rank generation unit 38 as the music performance and sound mixing unit 3.
3 to output a voice including the singing score and the world ranking.

(8) Video control signal. Karaoke control unit 32
Supplies an image control signal to the image generation unit 34, and controls general contents such as karaoke telop display, generation and mixing of background images, various message displays, and image effects. In addition, the karaoke control unit 32 includes the score generation unit 3
The score data from No. 6 and the rank data from the rank generating section 38 are given to the music performance and voice mixing section 33 to output an image including the singing score and the world ranking.

Next, the ranking generation processing in the ranking generation unit 38 of the karaoke apparatus 20 with a world ranking function will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Here, instead of preparing a ranking table in advance, score data provided from the score generation unit 36, data indicating a previously prepared average point, standard deviation, and a deviation value curve (function); A generalized method of generating a ranking by using the function will be described.

It should be noted that the values of the average point and the standard deviation required for obtaining the deviation value are set in advance as constants for each of the classifications of the order to be obtained. The determination of the constant is determined based on the contents of the population to which the score for the ranking belongs. For example, as a constant for obtaining a ranking based on a karaoke score, an average point and a standard deviation calculated using a population obtained by collecting a number of karaoke scores are used.

In order to obtain the deviation value, the following equation is used. Deviation value = {(score−average point)} standard deviation × 10 + 50 (1) The karaoke unit 31 performs karaoke, and the ranking generation unit 38 inputs the score data Tnow from the score generation unit 36 (step). S1).

(2) When the score data Tnow input in step S1 is the highest score (step S1)
2), the rank generating unit 38 sets the rank as the highest rank without performing the normal rank generating method of generating ranks using scores, average points, standard deviations, deviation value curves, and random numbers (step). S13). That is, for J3 indicating the current ranking data, 1 (= “1
Rank)). This is because, in the normal ranking generation method, random numbers are generated within the ranking range and the ranking is determined, so although it should originally be the highest ranking with the highest score, it will not be the highest ranking with random numbers This is to avoid the situation.

(3) On the other hand, if the score data Tnow input in step S1 is not the highest score (step S2), the rank generating unit 38 uses the data of the function representing the deviation value curve prepared in advance. The deviation value Dmin at the minimum score Tmin that can be generated or input is determined, and the deviation value Dmax at the maximum score Tmax that can be generated or input is determined. Further, the ranking generating unit 38 obtains a deviation value Dnow of the score Tnow to be ranked this time.
However, as for Dmin and Dmax, it is also possible to store previously determined values as constants and use those values.

(4) Based on the deviation value curve, the rank generation unit 38 calculates a predetermined small value d from the deviation value Dnow.
A ranking range corresponding to the range up to D is obtained, and a random number is generated within this ranking range to execute the following processing in order to generate ranking data.

First, the rank generator 38 generates a Y value that passes through a deviation value curve, an X axis (deviation value), and Dmin in the XY coordinate system.
4 of a straight line parallel to the axis and a straight line parallel to the Y axis passing through Dmax
An area S1 of a plane surrounded by two lines, that is, an integrated value of a function f (x) representing a deviation curve from Dmin to Dmax is obtained (step S3). However, for the area S1, a value obtained in advance is stored as a constant,
It is also possible to use that value. FIG. 5 shows an example of an XY plan view in which a deviation value curve is drawn by taking a deviation value on the X axis.

(5) The rank generating section 38 calculates the deviation value curve, X
Area of a plane surrounded by four lines: a straight line parallel to the Y axis passing through the axis Dmin and a straight line parallel to the Y axis passing through Dnow
2, that is, an integrated value of a function f (x) representing a deviation curve from Dmin to Dnow is obtained (step S8).

(6) The rank generating unit 38 calculates the total area S1
, The ratio of the area S2 from the deviation value Dmin to Dnow is determined, and this is defined as P1. Then, a ratio which is a value obtained by subtracting the ratio P1 from 1 which is a value obtained by dividing by 10 is set as P2 (step S9).

(7) Here, the rank generating section 38 obtains the value J1 of the ratio P2 in the lowest rank value Jlow of the rank generated this time, that is, the rank in the deviation value Dnow (step S10). In the present embodiment, the highest rank is first,
If the lowest ranking is 9999999th, Jlow
Is “999999999”.

(8) On the other hand, the rank generator 38 calculates the deviation value D
Deviation value obtained by adding minute value dD to now (Dnow + dD)
Is generated (step S4), and this deviation value (Dnow + d
For D), the same processing as in (4) to (7) described above is executed. The minute value dD is data prepared in advance for determining the score range. That is, the rank generating unit 38 determines that the Y value passing through the deviation value curve, the X axis, and Dmin
An area S22 of a plane surrounded by four lines, a straight line parallel to the axis and a straight line parallel to the Y axis passing through (Dnow + dD), that is, a function f (x) representing a deviation curve from Dmin to (Dnow + dD) An integral value is obtained (step S5). Further, the rank generating unit 38 calculates (Dno) from the deviation value Dmin with respect to the entire area S1 obtained in step S3.
w + dD), and calculates the ratio of the area S22 to P1.
Let it be 1. Then, the ratio P is calculated from 1 which is a value obtained by dividing 100.
A ratio obtained by subtracting 11 is defined as P22 (step S22).
6). Here, the rank generating unit 38 obtains the value J2 of the ratio P22 in the lowest rank value Jlow of the rank generated this time, that is, the rank in the deviation value (Dnow + dD) (step S7).

(9) Thus, the ranks J1 and J2 of the deviation value Dnow and the deviation value (Dnow + dD), respectively.
Is determined, the rank generating unit 38 generates a random number within the rank range of J1 and J2, and determines the value J3 as the current occurrence rank (step S11).

(10) The ranking generating section 38 outputs the ranking indicated by J3 to the karaoke control section 32 as the current ranking data (step S12).

In this way, even when the ranking of the world ranking is output, without collecting, accumulating, and processing the score data to be a population corresponding to the world ranking, the average score prepared in advance can be obtained. Based on the standard deviation and the deviation value curve (function), rank data corresponding to the score data generated by the score generation unit 36 can be output. The rank data output here does not indicate a strict rank, but the amusement device presents the rank in an attempt to make the user more interested and improve the willingness of reuse. Therefore, the objective can be sufficiently achieved even if the order is not strict.

Next, a method of generating a rank using a rank table will be described. In the method shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4 described above, the deviation value Dnow corresponding to the score data is obtained.
Although the ranking range corresponding to the range of the minute value dD is obtained based on the deviation value curve, the process can be simplified by preparing a ranking table in which the ranking range is registered in advance.

For this purpose, the rank generating unit 38 determines the rank range for each deviation value by performing the above-mentioned procedures (3) to (8) for each deviation value in advance. A ranking table is created by registering the ranking table in association with the ranking range. FIG. 6B shows a ranking range (a ranking lower limit (J1) and a ranking upper limit (J) corresponding to the input deviation value.
2) shows an example of a registered ranking table. In the example of the ranking table shown in FIG. 6B, the range of the deviation value is 8 to 84, the increment of the deviation value is 0.1, and the range of the ranking is 1st to 1000th.

When the deviation value Dnow is obtained, the rank generating unit 38 registers the lower limit (J1) and the upper limit (J1) registered in the rank table in association with the deviation value Dnow.
2) is determined, and rank data can be determined by generating a random number in this rank range in the procedure of (9) described above.

It is to be noted that a rank table in which a rank range corresponding to each input score is registered is not a rank table in which a rank range corresponding to each deviation value is registered as shown in FIG. Can also be created. That is, the rank generating unit 38 obtains a rank range for each score by performing the above-described procedures (3) to (8) for each input score in advance, and associates each score with the rank range. Create a ranking table by registering. FIG. 6A shows an example of a rank table in which rank ranges (rank lower limit (J1) and rank upper limit (J2)) corresponding to input scores are registered. In the example of the ranking table shown in FIG. 6A, the range of the score is 0.
The score ranges from 1 to 1000, the score is 1 point, and the range of rank is 1 to 1000.

When the deviation value Dnow is obtained, the rank generating unit 38 determines the lower limit (J1) and the upper limit (J1) registered in the rank table in association with the deviation value Dnow.
2) is determined, and rank data can be determined by generating a random number in this rank range in the procedure of (9) described above.

In the example of the ranking table shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the ranking range of each score or each deviation value is registered, but the score range of each predetermined range or the deviation range of the predetermined range is registered. A ranking table in which a ranking range is registered for each value frame can also be used.

Next, a method for generating a more accurate ranking will be described. In the above description, only one score obtained from the score generation unit 36 is used to generate ranking data. However, the final ranking is determined by integrating the scores for each of the plurality of evaluation elements. By doing so, it is also possible to generate a ranking representing a more accurate evaluation.

When ranking is generated using a plurality of evaluation elements, a population, an average point, a standard deviation, and a deviation value curve are prepared for each of the plurality of evaluation elements, and a plurality of evaluation elements are obtained using the above-described method. Generate a ranking for each. And
The ranking is multiplied by a constant indicating the importance of each evaluation element with respect to the final ranking, and the final ranking is generated using the average of the values for each of the evaluation elements. It is assumed that the constant indicating the importance is set for each evaluation element. As described above, it is possible to realize a more accurate ranking by realizing diversified judgment and improving the specialty of having a judgment standard specialized for each evaluation element.

For example, in the case of karaoke, the volume, pitch,
The average score, standard deviation, deviation curve, and importance constant are prepared for each of the three evaluation elements considered necessary to score a song, such as rhythm, and a ranking is generated for each element. Multiply by a constant, find the average, and use it as the final ranking.

The score generation unit 36 separately scores three evaluation elements for determining the song of the user, the volume, the pitch, and the rhythm, and ranks the score data Tnow1 to Tnow1 corresponding to each of the three evaluation elements in order. Output to the generation unit 38.

The rank generating section 38 prepares, for each of the three evaluation elements (volume, pitch, rhythm), an average point, a standard deviation, a deviation curve and an importance constant which are most suitable for generating the rank. And the three ranks (J3a) (J
3b) Generate (J3c).

Then, the rank generating section 38 determines the rank (J3
a) to the importance constants I1 corresponding to (J3c), respectively.
Rank obtained by multiplying ~ I3 (J3A) (J3B)
The average value (J3C) J4 is calculated and used as the final overall ranking.

Overall rank = (volume rank × constant + pitch rank × constant + rhythm rank × constant) ÷ 3 J4 = ((J3a) × I1 + (J3b) × I2 + (J3c) × I3) ÷ 3 = ((J3A) + (J3B) + (J3C)) ÷ 3 Also, the ranks of the evaluation elements (J3a) to (J3c) generated here are recorded as ranks having different meanings, and the rankings of the evaluation element-specific rankings are recorded. Used for generation.

Hereinafter, a specific example will be described. FIG.
FIG. 8 shows a deviation value curve (function) for each evaluation element (volume, pitch, rhythm) for generating a karaoke ranking. FIG. 8 shows a standard deviation (H) and an average point (A) for each evaluation element. , An example of the importance constant (I). FIG.
As shown in (1), by generating a rank using a different deviation curve for each evaluation element, it is possible to generate an appropriate rank in the evaluation element. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the importance constants (I1 to I3) for each evaluation element are set to numerical values that add up to “1”.

In each of the evaluation elements 1 to 3 (volume, pitch, rhythm), a deviation value curve (f1 (x) to f3 (x)) uniquely set for each of them, and a standard deviation (H1 to H)
3), the average score (A1 to A3) is used for each rank generation, and the evaluation elements 1 to 3 are assigned the scores T1 to T1 respectively.
In the case where the ranking calculated in step S3 is 3, if the ranking calculated by a predetermined method for each evaluation element is J1 to J3, the total ranking J4 is obtained by the following equation. In the following equation, the average value as described above is not calculated, but the sum of the importance constants (I1 to I3) for each evaluation element is “1”.
By setting the numerical value to, it is possible to obtain an overall ranking that substantially reflects the ranking generated for each evaluation element. In addition, the value indicating the total ranking calculated by the following formula may include a value after the decimal point, but when displaying the ranking, the numerical value is converted to an integer and used.

Overall rank = Evaluation element 1 rank × Evaluation element 1 constant + Evaluation element 2 rank × Evaluation element 2 constant + Evaluation element 3 rank × Evaluation element 3 constant J4 = J1 × I1 + J2 × I2 + J3 × I3 In the above description, Multiple rating factors (volume, pitch,
Rhythm), the average of the rankings determined for each
Alternatively, although the final overall ranking is generated by adjusting the value of the importance constant for each evaluation element, the overall ranking may be determined by other methods. For example, it is also possible to select the highest (or lowest) rank among the plurality of evaluation elements as the total rank, or to select the middle rank among the plurality of evaluation elements as the total rank.

In this way, for each of the plurality of evaluation elements, a rank is generated by using the rank generation method in the present embodiment, and the rank for each evaluation element is comprehensively evaluated. Ranks can be generated.

As described above, the amusement apparatus having a rank generating function according to the present invention can generate a rank which is originally required by a large population of data such as a world ranking. Since the rank can be generated based on the average point, the standard deviation, and the deviation value curve (function), the data amount of the population used for the rank generation can be significantly reduced. Therefore, (1) the storage area of the storage device for storing the population can be saved, (2) the generation time (calculation time) of the rank can be reduced, and (3) the time and cost related to data collection of the population are required. Can be obtained. In addition, since it is possible to generate a ranking for a large population with a small device and low operation cost,
It can be used easily.

In the above description, the deviation value curve (function) is used to generate the rank data. However, the deviation value curve is not necessarily required. It is also possible to create a function that allows score data to be generated with a dynamic tendency and use it for rank generation.

Although the karaoke apparatus has been described as an object, other apparatuses (game apparatuses) provided with score generating means (score generating section 36) for generating score information by a user's action and a predetermined algorithm. Etc.).

Next, application modes (1) and (2) of the amusement apparatus having a rank generating function according to the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 9 is an external view of the universal score nationwide ranking creating apparatus 40 which is the application mode (1), and FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram of the universal score nationwide ranking creating apparatus 40. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a score input button 41 (score input means) for inputting a score according to a user's instruction is displayed on the universal score nationwide ranking creation device 40, and the ranking generated in the device is displayed. There are provided a rank display monitor 42 for causing the game, a speaker 43 for outputting a voice such as a rank, and a plurality of types of game cartridges 44 which are detachably attached to the apparatus main body. The game cartridges 44 are prepared for each field for which rank generation is to be performed, and are prepared for each type of sports such as bowling, golf, and tennis (game cartridges 44a to 44).
c). The universal score nationwide ranking creation device 40 is equipped with a ranking generation unit 45 having a function for ranking generation in the ranking generation unit 38 shown in FIG. 3 described above (detailed description is omitted). Also, each of the game cartridges 44a to 44a
4c shows the field (sports type) to be ranked.
(Average points, standard deviations, deviation value curves (functions), ranking tables, etc.) are stored.

The order generating section 45 includes the game cartridge 44
Is loaded, the data necessary for ranking generation stored in the game cartridge 44 is read, and the ranking data corresponding to the score data input from the score input button 41 is generated using the data. The rank generating unit 45 displays the rank on the rank display monitor 42 based on the generated rank data, and causes the speaker 43 to output a sound for notifying the rank.

As described above, by providing the game cartridge 44 in which data necessary for generating a rank corresponding to a field for which a rank is to be generated is provided, an appropriate rank corresponding to each of various fields can be set. It can be easily generated and output. Further, since the data can be changed for each game cartridge 44, it is possible to easily cope with a case where it is necessary to add a field to be ranked or to update data required for ranking. be able to.

FIG. 11 shows an external configuration of a game device 50 with a nationwide ranking display which is an application form (2), and FIG. 12 shows a functional block diagram of a part of the game device 50 with a nationwide ranking display. The game device 50 with nationwide ranking display has a configuration in which a nationwide ranking display device 52 is externally connected to a game machine 51 installed in a game center or the like.
As shown in FIG. 12, the nationwide ranking display device 52 is equipped with a ranking generation unit 56 having the same function as the ranking generation unit 38 shown in FIG. Is prepared. The game machine 51 is provided with an IO port 55 for outputting score data calculated by executing the game, and the rank generating unit 56 acquires the score data through the IO port 55 (score input means). ), Ranking data is generated based on data necessary for nationwide ranking generation. Rank generation unit 56
Displays the national ranking on the score display monitor 53 based on the generated ranking data.

In this way, the national ranking display device 52
Can display and output a national ranking according to the score calculated based on the play content of the game machine 51. The nationwide ranking display device 52 can be easily attached because it can be externally connected to the game machine 51, and can be removed and used for another game machine 51 when it becomes unnecessary. High in nature. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the national ranking display device 52 is used in the game machine 51, but the present invention can be applied to various devices capable of outputting score data.

In the above description, data (average points, standard deviations, deviation value curves (functions)) necessary for rank generation, or a rank table are prepared in advance in an amusement apparatus having a rank generation function. Although it has been described as being performed, it can be changed by data notified from the order management unit 14b of the server 14 via the network 10. The server 14 acquires information such as the usage status of the amusement device 12 through the network 10 through the network 10 and accumulates the information in the database 14c. Order management unit 14b
Accumulates in the database 14c the ranking information generated in each amusement device 12, and uses it as a population for generating data necessary for ranking generation. The rank management unit 14b generates data necessary for rank generation at a predetermined timing (at a predetermined time, when a predetermined number of data is stored) based on the population stored in the database 14c. Then, this data is transmitted to each amusement device 12 to change the data so far.

As a result, it is possible to generate a ranking reflecting the actual contents of use (score results) in each amusement apparatus 12 without incurring a significant cost increase.

[0068]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, a large-scale data can be obtained by using a small amount of data that does not need to be collected by a method of statistically predicting an approximate rank using a deviation value of a score. It is possible to generate a ranking for a simple population.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an amusement apparatus 12 according to an embodiment.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a network system in which is used.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a karaoke device 20 with a world ranking function as an example of the amusement device 12.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a karaoke apparatus 20 with a world ranking function.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing rank generation processing in a rank generation unit.

FIG. 5 is a graph showing a deviation value curve obtained by taking a deviation value on the X axis.
The figure which shows an example of a Y plan view.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a ranking table in which a ranking generation unit 38 is used.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a deviation value curve (function) with respect to each evaluation element (volume, pitch, rhythm) for generating a ranking.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a standard deviation (H), an average point (A), and an importance constant (I) for each evaluation element.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a universal score national ranking creating apparatus 40.

FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram of the universal score national ranking creating apparatus 40.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a game device 50 with a national ranking display.

FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram of a game device 50 with a national ranking display.

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 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Network 12 ... Amusement apparatus 14 ... Server 20 ... Karaoke apparatus with a world ranking function 36 ... Score generation part 38 ... Rank generation part 40 ... Universal scoring national rank creation apparatus 41 ... Score input button 44 ... Game cartridge 45 ... Rank generation part 50: Game device with national ranking display 51: Game machine 52: National ranking display device 56: Ranking generation unit

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An amusement device having a rank generating function, wherein: a score generating means for generating score data by a user's action and a predetermined algorithm; and a predetermined motherboard for the score data generated by the score generating means. An amusement apparatus having a rank generation function, comprising: rank generation means for generating rank data based on data necessary for statistically generating ranks using a deviation value in a group. 2. The amusement apparatus having a rank generating function according to claim 1, wherein the data necessary for generating the rank includes data representing an average point, a standard deviation, and a deviation value curve. 3. The amusement having a rank generating function according to claim 1, wherein said rank generating means obtains a rank range for the score data, and generates a rank data by generating a random number within the rank range. apparatus. 4. The rank generating means generates a plurality of rank data based on respective score data for a plurality of evaluation elements, and generates a total rank data representing an overall rank based on the plurality of rank data. The amusement device having a rank generation function according to claim 1, wherein 5. Score input means for inputting score data, and: for the score data input from the score input means,
A ranking generating device, comprising: ranking generating means for generating ranking data based on data necessary for statistically generating rankings using a deviation value in a predetermined population. 6. The data required for generating the rank is prepared for each field for which rank generation is to be performed, and the rank generating means generates score data corresponding to the field for which rank generation is to be performed. 6. The ranking generating device according to claim 5, wherein: