JP2004021606A - Internet service providing system using virtual space providing server - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow another user to deputize a screen operation on a virtual space. <P>SOLUTION: A virtual space providing server 20 is provided with a virtual space screen setting part 201 for providing places for allowing users 401, 411, and 501 to communicate with each other on a virtual space, a screen operation right setting part 202 for setting or releasing the setting of a screen operation right for the user 501 when the avatars of the users 401 and 411 authorize or dismiss the screen operation right for the avatar of the user 501, a command transferring part 203 for transferring a command to a WEB server 3 registered in the virtual space providing server 20 by the user 501 to the WEB server 3, a WEB information transferring part 204 for transferring WEB information from the WEB server 3 to terminals 40 and 41 of the users 401 and 411 and terminal 50 of the user 501, and a screen operation information transferring part 205 for transferring the screen operation information when the screen operation is executed by the user 501 to the terminals 40 and 41 of the users 401 and 411. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server that provides a virtual space on the Internet.
[0002]
[Prior art]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a conventional Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the Internet service providing system using the virtual space providing server shown in FIG.
[0003]
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in this conventional example, a virtual space providing server 6 that constructs a virtual space on the Internet 1 and provides various Internet services on the virtual space, and a virtual space via the Internet 1 One or a plurality of terminals capable of logging in to the providing server 6 (the terminal 76 in FIGS. 7 and 8), and one or a plurality of WEB servers for providing contents on the Internet 1 (in FIGS. 7 and 8, , WEB server 3).
[0004]
The virtual space providing server 6 includes a virtual space screen setting unit 61 and a web information link unit 62.
[0005]
The virtual space screen setting unit 61 constructs a virtual space on the Internet 1 and appears in the virtual space as an alter ego of the user of the terminal logging in to the virtual space (the user 761 of the terminal 76 in FIGS. 7 and 8). And a function to provide a place for users to communicate with each other in a virtual space. The user 761 communicates with another user in the virtual space by operating his or her own alter ego using the terminal 76.
[0006]
The web information link unit 62 links objects (postal posts in FIG. 8) such as buildings and persons arranged in a virtual space with contents provided by the web server 3 on the Internet 1 and allows the user (FIG. 7, FIG. 8 has a function of calling a content provided by the WEB server 3 on the Internet 1 by contacting the alter ego of the user 761) with the above object.
[0007]
That is, when a shopping mall or the like is formed in the virtual space, the WEB information link unit 62 has a function of linking each of the buildings and bulletin boards lining the street in the shopping mall with a URL of a company or the like. I have.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the prior art as described above, linking an object in a virtual space with an actual URL on the Internet has an advantage that it is easy to search for and looks easy to understand, but when the destination is not known in the virtual space. I couldn't get someone to do it for me when I didn't know how to do it.
[0009]
In addition, the means for communicating is limited to characters and characters that are input from the keyboard and displayed on the screen, and communication by voice cannot be performed.
[0010]
Also, if a partner who wants to communicate has logged out of the virtual space providing server, a message cannot be sent to the partner.
[0011]
An object of the present invention is to provide an Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server, which allows another user to perform an operation on behalf of a virtual space.
[0012]
Another object of the present invention is to provide an Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server that can communicate with another user's alter ego in a virtual space by voice.
[0013]
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server that can send a message or the like to another user who has logged out of the virtual space providing server. is there.
[0014]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, an Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises:
A virtual space providing server for constructing a virtual space on the Internet and providing various Internet services on the virtual space; a terminal capable of logging in to the virtual space providing server via the Internet; An Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server comprising:
The virtual space providing server,
A virtual space screen setting unit having a function of causing the alter ego of the user of the terminal logging in to the virtual space to appear on the virtual space and providing a place where the users communicate with each other on the virtual space,
A user who is logged in to the virtual space operates his / her copy using the terminal, and delegates or dismisses the screen operation right to the copy of another user who is logged in to the virtual space. When the user operates his / her alter ego using the terminal and entrusts the delegation or dismissal of the screen operation right, the user sets the screen operation right for the other user or releases the setting. Screen operation right setting means having a function of performing
Command transfer means having a function of transferring the command to the web server when the user delegated the screen operation right registers a command for the web server with the virtual space providing server using the terminal; ,
When the user who has been delegated the screen operation right retrieves WEB information from the WEB server using the terminal, the Web information is transferred to the terminal of the user who has been delegated the screen operation right and the screen operation right. Web information transfer means having a function of transferring the information to the terminal of the user who has delegated the information,
Screen operation information transfer means having a function of transferring screen operation information when a user delegated the screen operation right performs a screen operation using the terminal to a terminal of the user delegated the screen operation right And having the following.
[0015]
According to this configuration, when the user does not understand the screen operation well, it is possible for the user to perform the operation on behalf of someone. Further, it is possible to share the WEB information between the user who has been delegated the screen operation right and the user who has been delegated the screen operation right. In this case, the screen operation right setting means further has a function of setting, to the user to whom the screen operation right has been delegated, the user to whom the screen operation right has been delegated, to which level the screen operation right is permitted. It may be provided.
[0016]
In order to achieve the above object, an Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server according to a second aspect of the present invention comprises:
A virtual system comprising: a virtual space providing server for constructing a virtual space on the Internet and providing various Internet services on the virtual space; and a terminal capable of logging in to the virtual space providing server via the Internet. In an Internet service providing system using a space providing server,
The virtual space providing server,
A virtual space screen setting unit having a function of causing the alter ego of the user of the terminal logging in to the virtual space to appear on the virtual space and providing a place where the users communicate with each other on the virtual space,
A user who is logged in to the virtual space operates his / her own copy using the terminal, requests a voice call to the other user who is logged in to the virtual space, and performs the other use. Voice line setting means having a function of setting a voice line between the terminals of each user when the user operates his / her alter ego using the terminal and receives a voice call request. It is a feature.
[0017]
According to this configuration, it is possible for users to communicate with each other in a virtual space by voice communication without knowing personal identification information mutually.
[0018]
In order to achieve the above object, an Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server according to a third aspect of the present invention comprises:
A virtual system comprising: a virtual space providing server for constructing a virtual space on the Internet and providing various Internet services on the virtual space; and a terminal capable of logging in to the virtual space providing server via the Internet. In an Internet service providing system using a space providing server,
The virtual space providing server,
While making the alter ego of the user of the terminal logging in to the virtual space appear on the virtual space, causing the object corresponding to the user of the terminal logging out of the virtual space to appear on the virtual space, A virtual space screen setting means having a function of providing a place where the users communicate with each other on the virtual space, and a user who is logging in to the virtual space operates his own self using the terminal, When a message is entrusted to an object corresponding to another user who is logged out of the virtual space, a message transfer unit having a function of transferring the message to a unit preset by the other user, Which is characterized by having
[0019]
According to this configuration, even when another user who wants to communicate is logged out of the virtual space, the user can send the e-mail without knowing the personal identification information, telephone number, e-mail address, etc. of the other user. , A message can be sent by voice mail or the like.
[0020]
Note that the present invention may have a configuration in which two or three of the above-described first to third aspects are combined.
[0021]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0022]
(1st Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0023]
As shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, a virtual space providing server 20 that constructs a virtual space on the Internet 1 and provides various Internet services on the virtual space, and a virtual space providing server 20 via the Internet 1 Or a plurality of terminals (terminals 40, 41, 50 in FIG. 1) capable of logging in to one or more WEB servers (in FIG. 1, WEB server 3) for providing contents on the Internet 1 It is composed of
[0024]
The virtual space providing server 20 includes a virtual space screen setting unit 201, a screen operation right setting unit 202, a command transfer unit 203, a WEB information transfer unit 204, and a screen operation information transfer unit 205.
[0025]
The virtual space screen setting unit 201 constructs a virtual space (background such as a cityscape) on the Internet 1 and uses a terminal user (in FIG. 1, a user 401 of the terminals 40, 41, and 50) logged in to the virtual space. , 411, 501) appear in the virtual space, and a function of providing a place where users communicate with each other in the virtual space is provided. Each of the users 401, 411, and 501 communicates with other users in the virtual space by operating their own alter ego using the terminals 40, 41, and 50.
[0026]
The screen operation right setting unit 202 inputs a command by which the operation requester (the users 401 and 411 in FIG. 1) delegates or dismisses the “screen operation right” to the operation agent (the user 501 in FIG. 1). In this case, the terminal transmits data to the terminal of the operation agent (the terminal 50 of the user 501 in FIG. 1) asking whether to commission or delegate the operation request. Then, when a command for entrusting delegation or dismissal of an operation proxy request is input from the operation proxy (user 501 in FIG. 1), the screen proxy is given to the operation proxy (user 501 in FIG. 1). ”Is set or canceled.
[0027]
In addition, the screen operation right setting unit 202 causes the alternation of the users 401, 411, and 501 in the virtual space to perform a motion corresponding to the command from the users 401, 411, and 501, and performs the operations corresponding to the commands from the users 401, 411, and 501. It has a function of displaying a message corresponding to the command from 501 on the screen to make a response, giving a voice response, or giving an operation command for making a response with both.
[0028]
The alter ego of the users 401, 411, and 501 in the virtual space performs a predetermined movement in accordance with the operation command given from the terminals 40, 41, and 50 and the screen operation right setting unit 202, and also performs a predetermined movement. Responds by displaying the message on the screen, responding by voice, or both.
[0029]
For example, when the user 401 delegates “screen operation right” to the user 501 who is the operation agent, the user 401 designates the user 501 and issues a command for requesting the screen operation agent from the terminal 40 to the screen operation authority setting unit. Input to 202. Then, the screen operation right setting unit 202 transmits, to the terminal 50 of the user 501, data asking whether to accept the search operation proxy request from the user 401. An operation command for displaying a message corresponding to the command from the user 401 is given. In response, the alter ego of the user 401 displays a message corresponding to a command from the user 401 and the like.
[0030]
On the other hand, when accepting a search operation proxy request from the user 401, the user 501 inputs a command for accepting the search operation proxy request from the terminal 50 to the screen operation right setting unit 202. Then, the screen operation right setting unit 202 temporarily sets the “screen operation right” to the user 501 and sends a message corresponding to the command from the user 501 to the alternation of the user 501 in the virtual space. An operation command for display or the like is given. In response, the alter ego of the user 501 displays a message corresponding to a command from the user 501 and the like.
[0031]
Further, the screen operation right setting unit 202 determines to what level the “screen operation right” is permitted to the operation agent (the user 501 in FIG. 1) and the operation requester (the users 401 and 411 in FIG. 1). It has a function to make it set. In other words, a function is provided for setting whether to permit all operations or only to allow some operations, such as browsing the results of operations performed by the operation agent (user 501 in FIG. 1). I have.
[0032]
For example, the screen operation right setting unit 202 is set to permit a shopping action in electronic shopping or a download action of software, or to prohibit a shopping action in electronic shopping or a download action of software.
[0033]
The command transfer unit 203 is used when the operation agent (user 501 in FIG. 1) set by the screen operation right setting unit 202 registers a command for the WEB server 3 on the Internet 1 in the virtual space providing server 20. And a function of transferring the command to the WEB server 3 on the Internet 1.
[0034]
The WEB information transfer unit 204 transmits the WEB information extracted by the operation agent (the user 501 in FIG. 1) from the WEB server 3 on the Internet 1 to the terminal of the operation agent (the terminal of the user 501 in FIG. 1). 50) and an operation requester terminal (in FIG. 1, terminals 40 and 41 of users 401 and 411 in FIG. 1). Thereby, sharing the WEB information between the user (the users 401 and 411 in FIG. 1) to which the “screen operation right” has been delegated and the user (the user 501 in FIG. 1) to which the “screen operation right” has been delegated. Becomes possible.
[0035]
The screen operation information transfer unit 205 transmits the screen operation information (for example, the cursor position, etc.) when the operation agent (the user 501 in FIG. 1) performs the screen operation to the operation requester (the user 401, the user 401 in FIG. 1). 411).
[0036]
The terminals 40, 41, and 50 are terminal devices such as PCs having a function of connecting to the Internet 1, accessing the WEB server 3, and logging in to the virtual space providing server 20. In addition, a function for displaying the virtual space provided by the virtual space screen setting unit 201, a function for generating and transmitting commands for operating the alter ego of the users 401, 411, and 501, and an operation agent (in FIG. 1, A function for receiving and displaying WEB information from the WEB server 3 accessed by the user 501), and a function for receiving and displaying screen operation information when an operation agent (the user 501 in FIG. 1) performs a screen operation. It has.
[0037]
Hereinafter, as an operation of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, an operation when the user 401 has the user 501 search the URL of the content screen provided by the WEB server 3 will be described with reference to FIG. 2. I do.
[0038]
In the virtual space provided by the virtual space screen setting unit 201, for example, on a virtual space such as a city street, each of the alter egos of the users 401, 411, and 501 appears.
[0039]
The user 401 specifies the user 501 and inputs a command for requesting a search operation proxy from the terminal 40 to the screen operation right setting unit 202 of the virtual space providing server 20.
[0040]
Then, the screen operation right setting unit 202 transmits, to the terminal 50 of the user 501, data asking whether to accept the search operation proxy request from the user 401. An operation command for displaying a message corresponding to the command from the user 401 is given. In response to this, the alter ego of the user 401 in the virtual space performs, for example, an operation of presenting the object corresponding to the “screen operation right” to the alter ego of the user 501, and also asks the user to “Guided to pass the screen. Do you want to respond by displaying a message on the screen, responding by voice, or both?
[0041]
Further, when a command for accepting a search operation proxy request is input from the user 501, the screen operation right setting unit 202 temporarily sets the “screen operation right” to the user 501 and uses the virtual screen in the virtual space. For the alter ego of the user 501, an operation command for displaying a message corresponding to the command from the user 501 is given. In response to this, the alter ego of the user 501 in the virtual space performs, for example, an operation of receiving the object “screen operation right” provided from the alter ego of the user 401, and transmits a message “OK”. Display on screen, respond by voice, or both.
[0042]
When the user 411 also wants to search for the URL of the same content screen, the user 41 sends the user 501 to the screen operation right setting unit 202 of the virtual space providing server 20 from the terminal 41 in the same manner as the user 401. Specify and enter a command to request a search operation substitute. In this way, a plurality of users may request the operation.
[0043]
The user 501 to which the “screen operation right” is set searches for the URL of the content screen provided by the web server 3 using the terminal 50. At this time, the command input by the user 501 to the virtual space providing server 20 is transferred to the access destination WEB server 3 by the command transfer unit 203 of the virtual space providing server 20.
[0044]
The WEB information from the WEB server 3 is transmitted by the WEB information transfer unit 204 of the virtual space providing server 20 to the terminals 40 and 41 of the users 401 and 411 as the operation requesters and the terminals of the user 501 as the operation agent. And is displayed on the screen of each terminal 40, 41, 50.
[0045]
Also, screen operation information such as a cursor position when the user 501 acting as an operation agent performs a screen operation is transmitted by the screen operation information transfer unit 205 of the virtual space providing server 20 to each user 401 as an operation requester. The data is transferred to the terminals 411 and 411 and displayed on the screens of the terminals 40 and 41.
[0046]
In the present embodiment, the screen operation for performing the URL search of the content screen of the WEB server 3 has been described as an example. However, any screen operation generally performed on the WEB can be applied to any screen operation. .
[0047]
(Second embodiment)
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
[0048]
As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, a virtual space providing server 21 that constructs a virtual space on the Internet 1 and provides various Internet services on the virtual space, and a virtual space providing server 21 via the Internet 1 And one or a plurality of terminals (terminals 42 and 43 in FIG. 3) capable of logging in. In FIG. 3, one or a plurality of WEB servers may be connected to the Internet 1.
[0049]
The virtual space providing server 21 includes a virtual space screen setting unit 211 and a VoIP (Voice over IP) line setting unit 212.
[0050]
The virtual space screen setting unit 211 constructs a virtual space (background such as a cityscape) on the Internet 1 and uses a terminal user who logs in to the virtual space (in FIG. 3, users 421 and 431 of the terminals 42 and 43). ) Appears in the virtual space and has a function to provide a place for users to communicate with each other in the virtual space. Each of the users 421 and 431 communicates with other users in the virtual space by operating their own alter ego using the terminals 42 and 43.
[0051]
For example, when the user 421 inputs a command to open a voice line between the users 421 and 431 from the terminal 42 in order to communicate with the user 431 by voice, the VoIP line setting unit 212 Data for asking whether to permit the establishment of a voice line between 421 and 431 is transmitted to the terminal 43 of the user 431. When the user 431 inputs a command for permitting the establishment of a voice line, a function of establishing a voice line between the users 421 and 431 is provided.
[0052]
Specifically, when establishing a voice line between the users 421 and 431, the VoIP line setting unit 212 sets a voice channel path between the terminal 42 of the user 421 and the terminal 43 of the user 431. It is opened by means such as VoIP, and the voice traffic from the voice channel established with the terminal of the user 421 is transferred to the voice channel established with the terminal of the user 431, and the terminal of the user 431 is transmitted. And a function of transferring voice traffic from the voice channel established between the user and the terminal of the user 421 to the voice channel established between the user 421 and the user.
[0053]
In addition, the VoIP line setting unit 212 causes the alternation of the users 421 and 431 in the virtual space to move in accordance with the commands from the users 421 and 431, and responds to the commands from the users 421 and 431. It has a function of giving an operation command for displaying a message on the screen to make a response, a voice response, or both.
[0054]
The alter ego of the users 421 and 431 in the virtual space performs a predetermined movement in response to the operation command given from the terminals 42 and 43 and the VoIP line setting unit 212, and displays a predetermined message on the screen. And respond to it, respond by voice, or both.
[0055]
For example, when the user 421 wants to communicate with the user 431 by voice, the user 421 inputs a command instructing the establishment of a voice line between the users 421 and 431 from the terminal 42 to the VoIP line setting unit 212. Then, the VoIP line setting unit 212 transmits to the terminal 43 of the user 431 data asking whether to permit the establishment of the voice line between the users 421 and 431, and also transmits the data of the user 421 in the virtual space. An operation command for displaying a message corresponding to the command from the user 421 is given. In response, the alter ego of the user 421 displays a message corresponding to a command from the user 421, and the like.
[0056]
On the other hand, when permitting the establishment of the voice channel between the users 421 and 431, the user 431 inputs a command for permitting the establishment of the voice channel from the terminal 43 to the VoIP line setting unit 212. Then, the VoIP line setting unit 212 sets a voice line between the users 421 and 431, and displays a message corresponding to a command from the user 431 on the alter ego of the user 431 in the virtual space. Operation command. In response, the alter ego of the user 431 displays a message corresponding to a command from the user 431, and the like.
[0057]
The terminals 42 and 43 are terminal devices such as PCs having a function of connecting to the Internet 1 and logging in to the virtual space providing server 20. In addition, a function of encoding the voices of the users 421 and 431 and transmitting them on an audio channel established between the user and the VoIP line setting unit 212 and decoding audio data from the audio channel into audio, a virtual space screen setting It has a function of displaying a virtual space provided by the unit 201 and a function of generating and transmitting commands for operating the alter ego of the users 421 and 431.
[0058]
Hereinafter, as an operation of the present exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, an operation when the user 421 requests a voice call with the user 431 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0059]
In the virtual space provided by the virtual space screen setting unit 211, for example, in a virtual space such as a city street, the alter egos of the users 421 and 431 appear.
[0060]
The user 421 issues a command for instructing the VoIP line setting unit 212 of the virtual space providing server 21 to open a voice line between the users 421 and 431 in order to make a voice call with the user 431. input.
[0061]
Then, the VoIP line setting unit 212 transmits to the terminal 43 of the user 431 data asking whether to permit the establishment of the voice channel between the users 421 and 431, and transmits the data to the alternation of the user 421 in the virtual space. An operation command for displaying a message corresponding to the command from the user 421 is given. In response to this, the alter ego of the user 421 in the virtual space responds by, for example, performing an operation of putting a telephone handset on the ear and displaying a message “Please explain by telephone?” On the screen. Answer, voice response, or both.
[0062]
Further, when a command for permitting the establishment of a voice channel is input from the user 431, the VoIP line setting unit 212 sets a voice line between the users 421 and 431, and sets the voice of the user 431 in the virtual space. On the other hand, an operation command for displaying a message corresponding to the command from the user 431 is given. In response to this, the alter ego of the user 431 in the virtual space, for example, performs an operation of touching the telephone handset to the ear and responds by displaying the message "Yes" on the screen or responding by voice , Or both.
[0063]
Thus, based on the agreement between the user 421 and the user 431, a voice line is set between the terminals 42 and 43, and a voice call can be made.
[0064]
In this way, users can make a voice call without mutually informing personal identification information such as a telephone number and a member number of each other. As a result, it can be used for over-the-counter sales in the virtual space provided by the virtual space providing server 21 and services for providing a meeting place.
[0065]
(Third embodiment)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
[0066]
As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, a virtual space providing server 22 that constructs a virtual space on the Internet 1 and provides various Internet services on the virtual space, and a virtual space providing server 22 via the Internet 1 One or a plurality of terminals (terminals 44 and 45 in FIG. 5) capable of logging in to one or more mobile terminals capable of receiving a message or the like from the virtual space providing server 22 via the mobile network 2 or the like. And a telephone (mobile phone 452 in FIG. 5). In FIG. 5, one or more web servers may be connected to the Internet 1.
[0067]
The virtual space providing server 22 includes a virtual space screen setting unit 221 and a message transfer unit 222.
[0068]
The virtual space screen setting unit 221 constructs a virtual space (background such as a cityscape) on the Internet 1 and displays the alter ego of the user of the terminal (the user 441 of the terminal 44 in FIG. 5) logging in the virtual space. While appearing in the virtual space, an object (for example, the alter ego of the user or the home of the user) corresponding to the user of the terminal (in FIG. 5, the user 451 of the terminal 45) logged out of the virtual space is virtualized. It has a function to provide a place where users can remain in space and communicate with each other in a virtual space. The user (user 441 in FIG. 5) logging in to the virtual space operates another user using the terminal (the terminal 44 in FIG. 5) so that another user in the virtual space can operate. Communicate with. In addition, a user who is logged out of the virtual space (user 451 in FIG. 5) receives a contact from a user who is logged in to the virtual space (user 441 in FIG. 5). By responding by displaying the response message on the screen, responding by voice, or responding with both, the user communicates with other users in the virtual space.
[0069]
For example, when the user 441 logged in to the virtual space inputs a command to contact the logged-out user 451, the message transfer unit 222 In response to a command from the user 441, an operation command for displaying a message corresponding to the command from the user 441 on the screen, responding by voice, or responding by both is given. Has functions. Further, the user 451 makes a preset movement with respect to the object corresponding to the user 451, and displays an automatic response message set by the user 451 on the screen, responds to the object, or responds by voice. Alternatively, it has a function of giving an operation command for responding with both.
[0070]
Also, for example, when the user 441 logged in to the virtual space inputs a message entrusted to the logged-out user 451, the message transfer unit 222 transmits a message set by the user 451 in advance. It has a function of transferring to the telephone 452 and others as e-mail or voice mail.
[0071]
The alter ego of the users 441 and 451 in the virtual space and the objects corresponding to the users 441 and 451 in the virtual space are determined in advance in accordance with the operation commands given from the terminals 44 and 45 and the message transfer unit 222. In response to the specified movement, a predetermined message is displayed on the screen and responded, responded by voice, or responded by both.
[0072]
For example, when the user 441 logged in to the virtual space contacts the logged-out user 451, a command for that is input from the terminal 44 to the message transfer unit 222. Then, the message transfer unit 222 gives an operation command for displaying a message corresponding to the command from the user 441 to the alter ego of the user 441 in the virtual space. In response, the alter ego of the user 441 displays a message corresponding to a command from the user 441 and the like. Further, the message transfer unit 222 gives an operation command for displaying an automatic response message set in advance by the user 451 to an object corresponding to the user 451 in the virtual space. In response, the object corresponding to the user 451 displays an automatic response message set by the user 451 in advance.
[0073]
The user 441 who is logged in to the virtual space can see that the user 451 is absent in the virtual space by displaying the above-described automatic response message, but if the user 451 wants to contact the user 451, the terminal 44 Input a message to the message transfer unit 222 from the. Then, the message transfer unit 222 transfers the message entrusted by the user 441 to the mobile phone 452 or the like preset by the user 451.
[0074]
The terminals 44 and 45 are terminal devices such as PCs having a function of connecting to the Internet 1 and logging in to the virtual space providing server 22. In addition, it has a function of displaying a virtual space provided by the virtual space screen setting unit 201, and a function of generating and transmitting commands for operating the alter ego of the users 441 and 451.
[0075]
The mobile phone 452 has a function of receiving a message as e-mail or voice mail from the virtual space providing server 22 via the mobile network 2 or the like.
[0076]
Hereinafter, as an operation of the present exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5, an operation when the user 441 logged in to the virtual space contacts the user 451 logged out from the virtual space will be described with reference to FIG. 6. .
[0077]
In the virtual space provided by the virtual space screen setting unit 221, for example, the alter ego of the user 441 who is logging in to the virtual space appears on the virtual space such as a city street, and the user 451 who is logging out of the virtual space. Corresponding objects also remain.
[0078]
The user 441 logging in to the virtual space inputs a command for contacting the logged-out user 451 from the terminal 44 to the message transfer unit 222 of the virtual space providing server 22.
[0079]
Then, the message transfer unit 222 gives an operation command for displaying a message corresponding to the command from the user 441 to the alter ego of the user 441 in the virtual space. In response, the alter ego of the user 441 in the virtual space responds by displaying, for example, a message "Hello, get up." On the screen, responding by voice, or both.
[0080]
Further, the message transfer unit 222 gives an operation command for displaying an automatic response message set in advance by the user 451 to an object corresponding to the user 451 in the virtual space. In response to this, the object corresponding to the user 451 in the virtual space responds by displaying, for example, an automatic response message "I am not here." Answer by voice or both.
[0081]
The display of the automatic response message or the like allows the user 441 to know that the user 451 is absent in the virtual space. However, if the user 441 wants to contact the user 451, the terminal 44 transmits the virtual space providing server. A message to be entrusted to the user 451 is input to the message transfer unit 222 of FIG.
[0082]
In response to this, the message transfer unit 222 transfers the message entrusted by the user 441 to means preset by the user 451, that is, the mobile phone 452 or the like, as an e-mail or voice mail.
[0083]
In this way, even at the time of logout, by leaving an object such as an alter ego or “home” in the virtual space, it is possible to receive a call or a message from a logged-in user. Thereby, a new human relationship through the virtual space can be created, and the net access can be amplified by the new human relationship.
[0084]
In the present invention, the first to third embodiments have been described independently, but a configuration in which two or three of the first to third embodiments are combined may be employed.
[0085]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention is configured as described above, and has the following effects.
[0086]
A first effect is that, in the virtual space providing server, an alter ego of a user who is logged in to the virtual space delegates or dismisses a screen operation right to an alter ego of another user who is logged in to the virtual space. When the alter ego of the user is entrusted with the delegation or dismissal of the screen operation right, the screen operation right setting means for setting or canceling the screen operation right for the other user is provided, When the user does not understand the screen operation well, he / she can be operated on behalf of someone, so that it can be used for store sales, remote guidance / education, etc. in a virtual space.
[0087]
The second effect is that, in the virtual space providing server, the WEB information extracted by the user delegated the screen operation right from the WEB server is transferred to the terminal of the user delegated the screen operation right and the terminal of the delegated user. In this configuration, the web information transfer means is provided for transferring the web information to the user who has been delegated the screen operation right and the user who has been delegated the screen operation right.
[0088]
A third effect is that, in the virtual space providing server, an alter ego of a user who is logged in to the virtual space requests a voice call to an alter ego of another user who is logged in to the virtual space, and the other use is performed. When the alter ego's alter ego receives a voice call request, the voice line setting means for setting a voice line between the terminals of the user is provided, so that voice communication with other users can be performed. That's what it means. Also, in this case, the users can communicate by voice communication without knowing each other's personal identification information.
[0089]
A fourth effect is that, when an alter ego of a user logging in to a virtual space entrusts a message to an object corresponding to another user logging out of the virtual space in the virtual space providing server, the message is Is provided with a message transfer means for transferring to a means set by the other user in advance, so that a user who wants to communicate can send a message to the user even while logged out of the virtual space. That is. In this case, the user can send a message by e-mail, voice mail, or the like without knowing the personal identification information, telephone number, e-mail address, and the like of the other user who is logging out.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the operation of an Internet service providing system using the virtual space providing server shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an operation of an Internet service providing system using the virtual space providing server shown in FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the operation of an Internet service providing system using the virtual space providing server shown in FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a conventional Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server.
8 is a diagram illustrating the operation of an Internet service providing system using the virtual space providing server shown in FIG. 7;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Internet
2 Mobile network
3 WEB server
20,21,22 Virtual space providing server
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50 terminals
401, 411, 421, 431, 441, 451, 501 users
452 mobile phone

Claims (8)

A virtual space providing server for constructing a virtual space on the Internet and providing various Internet services on the virtual space; a terminal capable of logging in to the virtual space providing server via the Internet; An Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server comprising:
The virtual space providing server,
A virtual space screen setting unit having a function of causing the alter ego of the user of the terminal logging in to the virtual space to appear on the virtual space and providing a place where the users communicate with each other on the virtual space,
A user who is logged in to the virtual space operates his / her copy using the terminal, and delegates or dismisses the screen operation right to the copy of another user who is logged in to the virtual space. When the user operates his / her alter ego using the terminal and entrusts the delegation or dismissal of the screen operation right, the user sets the screen operation right for the other user or releases the setting. Screen operation right setting means having a function of performing
Command transfer means having a function of transferring the command to the web server when the user delegated the screen operation right registers a command for the web server with the virtual space providing server using the terminal; ,
When the user who has been delegated the screen operation right retrieves WEB information from the WEB server using the terminal, the Web information is transferred to the terminal of the user who has been delegated the screen operation right and the screen operation right. Web information transfer means having a function of transferring the information to the terminal of the user who has delegated the information,
Screen operation information transfer means having a function of transferring screen operation information when a user delegated the screen operation right performs a screen operation using the terminal to a terminal of the user delegated the screen operation right And an internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server. A virtual system comprising: a virtual space providing server for constructing a virtual space on the Internet and providing various Internet services on the virtual space; and a terminal capable of logging in to the virtual space providing server via the Internet. In an Internet service providing system using a space providing server,
The virtual space providing server,
A virtual space screen setting unit having a function of causing the alter ego of the user of the terminal logging in to the virtual space to appear on the virtual space and providing a place where the users communicate with each other on the virtual space,
A user who is logged in to the virtual space operates his / her own copy using the terminal, requests a voice call to the other user who is logged in to the virtual space, and performs the other use. Voice line setting means having a function of setting a voice line between the terminals of each user when the user operates his / her alter ego using the terminal and receives a voice call request. An Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server. A virtual system comprising: a virtual space providing server for constructing a virtual space on the Internet and providing various Internet services on the virtual space; and a terminal capable of logging in to the virtual space providing server via the Internet. In an Internet service providing system using a space providing server,
The virtual space providing server,
While making the alter ego of the user of the terminal logging in to the virtual space appear on the virtual space, causing the object corresponding to the user of the terminal logging out of the virtual space to appear on the virtual space, A virtual space screen setting means having a function of providing a place where the users communicate with each other on the virtual space, and a user who is logging in to the virtual space operates his own self using the terminal, When a message is entrusted to an object corresponding to another user who is logged out of the virtual space, a message transfer unit having a function of transferring the message to a unit preset by the other user, An Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server characterized by having: A virtual space providing server for constructing a virtual space on the Internet and providing various Internet services on the virtual space; a terminal capable of logging in to the virtual space providing server via the Internet; An Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server comprising:
The virtual space providing server,
A virtual space screen setting unit having a function of causing the alter ego of the user of the terminal logging in to the virtual space to appear on the virtual space and providing a place where the users communicate with each other on the virtual space,
A user who is logged in to the virtual space operates his / her copy using the terminal, and delegates or dismisses the screen operation right to the copy of another user who is logged in to the virtual space. When the user operates his / her alter ego using the terminal and entrusts the delegation or dismissal of the screen operation right, the user sets the screen operation right for the other user or releases the setting. Screen operation right setting means having a function of performing
Command transfer means having a function of transferring the command to the web server when the user delegated the screen operation right registers a command for the web server with the virtual space providing server using the terminal; ,
When the user who has been delegated the screen operation right retrieves WEB information from the WEB server using the terminal, the Web information is transferred to the terminal of the user who has been delegated the screen operation right and the screen operation right. Web information transfer means having a function of transferring the information to the terminal of the user who has delegated the information,
Screen operation information transfer means having a function of transferring screen operation information when a user delegated the screen operation right performs a screen operation using the terminal to a terminal of the user delegated the screen operation right When,
A user who is logged in to the virtual space operates his / her own copy using the terminal, requests a voice call to the other user who is logged in to the virtual space, and performs the other use. Voice line setting means having a function of setting a voice line between the terminals of each user when the user operates his / her alter ego using the terminal and receives a voice call request. An Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server. A virtual space providing server for constructing a virtual space on the Internet and providing various Internet services on the virtual space; a terminal capable of logging in to the virtual space providing server via the Internet; An Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server comprising:
The virtual space providing server,
While making the alter ego of the user of the terminal logging in to the virtual space appear on the virtual space, causing the object corresponding to the user of the terminal logging out of the virtual space to appear on the virtual space, Virtual space screen setting means having a function of providing a place where the users communicate with each other in a virtual space,
A user who is logged in to the virtual space operates his / her copy using the terminal, and delegates or dismisses the screen operation right to the copy of another user who is logged in to the virtual space. When the user operates his / her alter ego using the terminal and entrusts the delegation or dismissal of the screen operation right, the user sets the screen operation right for the other user or releases the setting. Screen operation right setting means having a function of performing
Command transfer means having a function of transferring the command to the web server when the user delegated the screen operation right registers a command for the web server with the virtual space providing server using the terminal; ,
When the user who has been delegated the screen operation right retrieves WEB information from the WEB server using the terminal, the Web information is transferred to the terminal of the user who has been delegated the screen operation right and the screen operation right. Web information transfer means having a function of transferring the information to the terminal of the user who has delegated the information,
Screen operation information transfer means having a function of transferring screen operation information when a user delegated the screen operation right performs a screen operation using the terminal to a terminal of the user delegated the screen operation right When,
When a user who is logged in to the virtual space operates his or her own alter ego using the terminal and entrusts a message to an object corresponding to another user who is logged out of the virtual space, the message is An Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server, comprising: a message transfer unit having a function of transferring to a unit preset by the other user. A virtual system comprising: a virtual space providing server for constructing a virtual space on the Internet and providing various Internet services on the virtual space; and a terminal capable of logging in to the virtual space providing server via the Internet. In an Internet service providing system using a space providing server,
The virtual space providing server,
While making the alter ego of the user of the terminal logging in to the virtual space appear on the virtual space, causing the object corresponding to the user of the terminal logging out of the virtual space to appear on the virtual space, Virtual space screen setting means having a function of providing a place where the users communicate with each other in a virtual space,
A user who is logged in to the virtual space operates his / her own copy using the terminal, requests a voice call to the other user who is logged in to the virtual space, and performs the other use. A user operating his / her alter ego using the terminal, and when receiving a voice call request, a voice line setting means having a function of setting a voice line between the terminals of each user;
When a user who is logged in to the virtual space operates his or her own alter ego using the terminal and entrusts a message to an object corresponding to another user who is logged out of the virtual space, the message is An Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server, comprising: a message transfer unit having a function of transferring to a unit preset by the other user. A virtual space providing server for constructing a virtual space on the Internet and providing various Internet services on the virtual space; a terminal capable of logging in to the virtual space providing server via the Internet; An Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server comprising:
The virtual space providing server,
While making the alter ego of the user of the terminal logging in to the virtual space appear on the virtual space, causing the object corresponding to the user of the terminal logging out of the virtual space to appear on the virtual space, Virtual space screen setting means having a function of providing a place where the users communicate with each other in a virtual space,
A user who is logged in to the virtual space operates his / her copy using the terminal, and delegates or dismisses the screen operation right to the copy of another user who is logged in to the virtual space. When the user operates his / her alter ego using the terminal and entrusts the delegation or dismissal of the screen operation right, the user sets the screen operation right for the other user or releases the setting. Screen operation right setting means having a function of performing
Command transfer means having a function of transferring the command to the web server when the user delegated the screen operation right registers a command for the web server with the virtual space providing server using the terminal; ,
When the user who has been delegated the screen operation right retrieves WEB information from the WEB server using the terminal, the Web information is transferred to the terminal of the user who has been delegated the screen operation right and the screen operation right. Web information transfer means having a function of transferring the information to the terminal of the user who has delegated the information,
Screen operation information transfer means having a function of transferring screen operation information when a user delegated the screen operation right performs a screen operation using the terminal to a terminal of the user delegated the screen operation right When,
A user who is logged in to the virtual space operates his / her own copy using the terminal, requests a voice call to the other user who is logged in to the virtual space, and performs the other use. A user operating his / her alter ego using the terminal, and when receiving a voice call request, a voice line setting means having a function of setting a voice line between the terminals of each user;
When a user who is logged in to the virtual space operates his or her own alter ego using the terminal and entrusts a message to an object corresponding to another user who is logged out of the virtual space, the message is An Internet service providing system using a virtual space providing server, comprising: a message transfer unit having a function of transferring to a unit preset by the other user. The screen operation right setting unit further includes a function of setting a level to which the screen operation right is granted to the user delegated the screen operation right to the user delegated the screen operation right. Item 7. An Internet service providing system using the virtual space providing server according to any one of Items 1, 4, 5, and 7.

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