JP3959306B2 - Training support method using virtual space - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Technical field belonging to the invention]
In the present invention, a training center server and a training device used by a user exchange information via a network, and the training center server uses a virtual space for a specific plurality of users, Regardless of the situation, it belongs to the technical field of training support method using virtual space, which individually provides high-quality training guidance and support without requiring a trainer.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, as health consciousness has increased, many people have started running and other training routinely. Users (users) are looking for a better training method, but they need time, place and trainers, and may be subject to constraints such as environmental conditions for implementation. Currently, we are looking for training methods.
[0003]
For this reason, there are several methods for trainers with specialized knowledge to provide training for each user via a communication line such as a computer network as the network is rapidly becoming broadband (high speed). It is disclosed. For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-299960, a trainer terminal and each user terminal are connected to a network, and by exchanging personal data for each user, the trainer analyzes an optimal training menu for each user, A training support system for replying is disclosed.
[0004]
Recently, specialized education in language and other fields called “e-learning” (registered trademark) is offered to individual users using virtual space through a communication line such as the Internet (program). There are a number of businesses that make it possible to receive. For example, in the education industry that provides language education, a trainer (teacher) provides guidance in real time in the atmosphere where multiple users from different locations are in the same room on the Internet, such as by videophone. The method of receiving is implemented.
[0005]
Therefore, it can be said that the above-described training method using a communication line such as a network is one of the technical fields with extremely high expectations in the industry.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional method requires a dedicated trainer for each user. Therefore, when the number of users increases, the number of trainers who can train in real time is limited. If too many users are instructed by one trainer, it is extremely difficult to give each user lack of intimacy and optimal guidance.
[0007]
In addition, it is a painful task for a trainer to refer to a huge amount of personal information of each person and analyze and create a training menu suitable for each user. In addition, as the number of users increases, the work time becomes enormous and exceeds the limit of coaching ability, and it takes time to distribute the training menu to each user, so the needs of all users There is a problem that it can not respond to.
[0008]
Furthermore, since the trainer instructs training for individual users, there is a problem that the cost corresponding to the timetable (time charge) increases proportionally.
[0009]
The present invention solves the above-described problems, and for a plurality of users via a communication line such as a network, regardless of the location, does not require a dedicated trainer, and inexpensively using a virtual space, In addition, it is to provide a training support method that enables individual users to train in an environment where they are directly receiving guidance from a dedicated trainer.
[0010]
The next objective of the present invention is to share virtual space data with multiple users at different locations for competition, comparison, etc., and to deliver guidance data in real time when improvement is required in the training state It is to provide a training support method.
[0011]
[Means for solving the problems]
As a means for solving the problem, a training support method using a virtual space according to the invention described in claim 1 is:
A training center server that provides a training environment and a training device used by a user are connected via a communication line such as the Internet, and the user is instructed in training using a virtual space and does not require a trainer. A training support method for providing support individually,
The training center server has a user information database that records and stores personal information such as the user's health and age for each user;
A training history database for recording and storing the user's training menu, goal achievement status, health data, etc. for each user;
A training information database that records and stores training menus and related knowledge;
A knowledge database group comprising a virtual space information database storing virtual space data associated with the training menu;
When the training center server receives a training device usage request from a user, it sets and distributes a user ID and password for each user, prompts the user to enter personal information, and sends the personal information to the user information. Recording and managing each user in the database for each user;
When the training center server receives a training device use and training instruction / support request from a user, the training information server refers to the training information database for the optimum training method, training menu and target value based on the input personal information of the user. Analyzing and distributing the analysis result to the training device;
A training center server prompting a user to instruct the training device to start, in response to delivering the training menu and the accompanying virtual space data to the training device, starting the training device;
The training center server monitors the target achievement status of the user during training in real time, delivers and compares the training target database with data comparing the target achievement status and the target value in real time, and also sends the training history database to the user. Recording and accumulating every step,
The training center server informs the user of the end of all the training menus, collects necessary health data after training, and presents the contents and results of the training this health data, training information database, user information database, and The training history database is evaluated by referring to the training history database in which the current training status is accumulated, the next training menu is analyzed, and the evaluation and analysis results are distributed to the training device and output by the output display means. The method is characterized by comprising the steps of recording and accumulating the results for each user.
[0012]
The invention described in claim 2 is a training support method using the virtual space described in claim 1,
When the training status of a user during training needs to be improved, the training center server analyzes the appropriate guidance data for the user by referring to the training information database, training history database, and user information database, and Data is distributed to the training device in real time, and recorded and stored in the training history database for each user.
[0013]
The invention according to claim 3 is the training support method using the virtual space according to claim 1 or 2,
When the training center server determines that it is necessary to stop the training, it prompts the user to stop the training, terminates the operation of the training device, and stops the training for the convenience of the user. The method includes a step of distributing a training stop instruction to a training center server by using an input device or the like of the training device and stopping the operation of the training device.
[0014]
The invention described in claim 4 is a training support method using the virtual ward space described in claim 1,
The training center server prompts the user to input health data of the user immediately before training, and determines whether or not the training menu has been changed based on the health data.
[0015]
The invention according to claim 5 is a training method using the virtual space according to claim 1 or 2,
The training center server includes a step of communicating with a user by referring to the knowledge database group.
[0016]
Invention of Claim 6 is the training method using the virtual space as described in any one of Claims 1-5,
The training center server distributes the virtual space data so that it can be shared with a plurality of users at different places, and enables training support while competing and comparing each other.
[0017]
Invention of Claim 7 is the training method using the virtual space as described in any one of Claims 1-6,
The training information database is characterized in that it has a learning function that updates the latest training menu and its related knowledge and enables the user to always provide optimum training support.
[0018]
Embodiments and Examples of the Invention
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a training support method using a virtual space according to the first to seventh aspects of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a network system in which a training support method using a virtual space according to the present invention is implemented.
[0019]
In this network system, a training center server 1 and a large-scale training device 2a and a small-scale training device 2b used by a user (user) are connected using a communication line such as the Internet, and are connected to a plurality of users. On the other hand, training support can be individually received under the management and guidance of the training center server 1.
[0020]
In the present embodiment, the large-scale training device 2a includes a high-performance computer installed in a sports club or the like, a multi-functional treadmill and a large monitor that realizes a virtual space, a large speaker, an output display device such as a printer, and the like. It consists of input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, and high-quality digital camera.
[0021]
Further, like the small-scale training device 2b, each user can easily provide a treadmill with a minimum function and a personal computer device that can use the Internet (minimum monitor). Including input / output measures such as a keyboard, a mouse, a printer, and a speaker) and a digital camera (hereinafter, simply referred to as training devices 2a and 2b).
[0022]
In order to ensure security when connecting to the Internet, VPN (Virtual Private Network) such as PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling-Protocol) is used, and data to be transmitted or received is encrypted. Security is ensured by setting passwords, user IDs, etc. used by the user when using them.
[0023]
As shown in FIG. 2, the training center server 1 not only stores and stores a program for executing the training support method according to the present invention, but also stores a knowledge database group 3.
The knowledge database group 3 includes a user information database 31, a training history database 32, a training information database 33, and a virtual space information database 34.
[0024]
The user information database 31 includes personal information of individual users, for example, “personal information” such as name, age, and address, and “exercise / health data” such as height, weight, heart rate, body fat percentage, and vital capacity. “Exercise history information”, “Marathon history information”, “Course selection information”, “Membership delivery information”, “Qualification review information”, etc., such as past exercise records, are recorded and stored for each user.
[0025]
The training history database 32 records and accumulates user training menus, goal achievement levels, health data, and the like for each user.
[0026]
The training information database 33 records and stores a training menu and its related knowledge, and constantly updates the latest training menu and its related knowledge.
[0027]
The virtual space information database 34 stores virtual space data associated with the training menu.
[0028]
The training center server 1 includes a “user management function” 40 for managing the personal information of each user,
Necessary for instructing a training menu suitable for each individual from the personal information, including a device operation / stop function, a data measurement reception function, a data analysis function, an optimum evaluation function, a training information transmission function, a performance information storage function, etc. "Training support function" 41,
When individual users need training method questions or information, training menu Q & A function, training performance grasp function, personal medical record reference function, training-related functions necessary to provide appropriate answers and information "Communication function" 42 having knowledge data, task achievement evaluation table data, etc.,
“Course selection / training” that includes the evaluation of training and the task achievement evaluation function, task achievement prediction function, menu / schedule update function, course selection / advice, lecture function, etc. required to support training in the future Learning function "43,
It is composed of a processing device having an “operation management function” 44 such as member management, payment management, personal information management, facility reservation management, etc. necessary for operating as a business.
[0029]
An input device (keyboard, mouse, etc.) and an output device (display device) are connected to the training system server 1 as necessary. Of course, the configuration is not limited to this.
[0030]
An example of the system block of the training center server 1 is shown in FIG.
The training center server 1 includes a www server 51, a mail server 52, and a mail server 52 that serve as a window for exchanging all information exchanged between the training center server 1 and the training devices 2a and 2b via the common bus 50. A database server 53 that returns an instruction for extracting information of the knowledge database group 3 and returns corresponding information, a database 54 that manages the knowledge database group 3, a “personal information management function” 40, a “training support function” 41, “ Multi-processing server 55 that controls "communication function" 42, "course selection / learning function" 43, "operation management function" 44, gateway (interconnection device) 56 that connects the internal and external networks, keyboard, monitor, printer, etc. It consists of various input / output devices 57 There. Of course, the configuration is not limited to this.
[0031]
Next, the overall flow of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, a case where marathon training using a treadmill or the like is supported will be described.
[0032]
In the system provided for the training support method using the virtual space, first, in step A, the training center server 1 uses the training devices 2a and 2b using the virtual space from the user through the reception window such as the Internet. When the request is received, a user ID and a password are set for each user, and an area for recording and storing each data of the user in the user information database 31 and the training history database 32 is secured.
[0033]
And the necessary personal information such as “personal information”, “exercise / health data”, “exercise history information”, “marathon history information”, “course selection information”, “admission delivery information”, “qualification review information”, etc. Collect information by prompting users to enter information. The collected personal information is recorded and accumulated in the user information database 31.
[0034]
Next, in step B, when a training instruction / support request is received from each user, based on the collected personal information, the training information database 33 is referred to, and the optimal training method, training menu, and target for each user. The value is analyzed and set, and distributed to the training devices 2a and 2b to inform the user of the details of the training menu. Then, the data is accumulated in the training history database 32.
[0035]
The training method includes information such as an outline of training, a start date and time, start preparation items, and a data creation method.
Further, the training menu is instructed for a week's menu performed by the user.
[0036]
In step C, immediately before performing the analyzed training menu, user health data is collected, and it is determined whether the training menu can be performed based on the health data. Invention described in the above). Examples of the health data include, but are not limited to, heart rate, body temperature, blood oxygen concentration, and the like.
[0037]
If the training menu cannot be executed, the training menu or the like that is canceled or replaced is analyzed and distributed.
[0038]
In step D, if the training menu can be implemented based on the above determination, the training center server 1 prompts the user to instruct the start of training. In response to this, when the user distributes an instruction to start training using the input devices of the training devices 2a and 2b to the training center server 1, the training center server 1 stores virtual space data suitable for the training menu. Is distributed from the virtual space information database 34 to the training devices 2a and 2b, and the treadmill of the training devices 2a and 2b is started.
[0039]
In step E, the training center server 1 starts monitoring by receiving in real time the achievement level of the user's training target simultaneously with the start of the treadmill of the training devices 2a and 2b. The target achievement level includes a travel distance, a travel time, a heart rate, a blood oxygen concentration, and the like.
[0040]
In subsequent step F, data obtained by comparing the degree of achievement of the target with a preset target value is distributed to the training devices 2a and 2b and displayed on the output display screen in real time. The data is continuously recorded and accumulated in the training history database 32. When the training center server 1 determines that it is necessary to stop the training by monitoring the achievement of the goal, the training center server 1 prompts the user to stop the training and stops the operation of the training devices 2a and 2b.
[0041]
When it is desired to stop the training for the convenience of the user, the training stop instruction is distributed to the training center server 1 using the input devices of the training devices 2a and 2b and the operation of the training devices 2a and 2b is stopped.
[0042]
FIG. 5 shows an example in which the data is displayed on the output display screen (monitor) of the training devices 2a and 2b. In this way, you can train while confirming in real time the data comparing your own data such as travel time, travel distance, travel speed, etc. with the set target value, so more realistic and effective training is possible become.
[0043]
A training support method when improvement is required in the training state of the user during training will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, in step E1, the training center server 1 analyzes instruction data appropriate for each user with reference to the user information database 31, the training history database 32, and the training information database 33.
[0044]
That is, it compares and examines standard past data, the user's current athletic ability, the current heart rate, and the running speed, and analyzes instruction data such as pace distribution, running form, and breathing method.
[0045]
In step E2, the instruction data is distributed to the training devices 2a and 2b and displayed on the output display screen. The data is stored in the training history database 32 (the invention according to claim 2). FIG. 7 shows an example in which the instruction data is distributed to the training devices 2a and 2b and displayed on the output display screen.
[0046]
As described above, when the training state needs to be improved, it is possible to provide detailed training support according to the tasks and goals desired by the individual in order to deliver appropriate and simple guidance data in real time.
[0047]
Note that when performing training, it is possible to share virtual space data with a plurality of users at different locations and perform training while performing competition and comparison with each other (invention of claim 6).
[0048]
In the subsequent step G, when the entire process of the training menu is completed, the training center server 1 displays on the output display screens of the training devices 2a and 2b to notify that the training has ended, and the weight and body temperature of the user after the training are displayed. Collect necessary health data such as heart rate, blood oxygen concentration. The collected health data is recorded and accumulated in the training history database 32 for each user.
[0049]
In step H, the current training menu is evaluated with reference to the health data, the training information database 33, the user information database 31, and the training history database 32 in which the current training status is accumulated. Analyze and create. In addition, it analyzes the weak points strengthening method and the supplementary guidance such as nutritional guidance that should be carried out until the next training, distributes each result to the training devices 2a and 2b used by the user, and outputs the training device 2a and 2b. Output by a printer). The training history database 32 is recorded and stored (updated) for each user, and the series of training support methods shown in FIG. 4 ends.
[0050]
Since the training information database 33 has a learning function that is constantly updated to the latest training menu or the latest related knowledge, it is possible to always provide optimal training guidance to each user ( (Invention of Claim 7)
[0051]
In addition, when an individual user needs training method questions and information, the training center server can provide necessary answers and information by referring to the knowledge database group 3 to communicate with the user. (Invention described in claim 5).
[0052]
Next time, when using the training support method of the present invention, steps A and B shown in FIG. 4 are omitted by inputting the user ID and password set when the training support request is received. Starting from C.
[0053]
Although an example of an embodiment of the present invention has been described above, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. That is, it should be noted that the present invention can be practiced by various applications and modifications usually performed by those skilled in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, as shown in FIG. 8a, a user can wear a wireless sensor or the like on the arm to collect necessary data. Further, as shown in FIG. 8b, skydiving can be performed when training is performed using a virtual space. Furthermore, the present invention can also be implemented in the case of supporting the ski competition training shown in FIG. 8c.
[0054]
[Effects of the present invention]
According to the training support method using the virtual space according to the invention described in claims 1 to 7, a virtual space that is inexpensive and does not require a trainer regardless of the place for each user via a communication line such as a network. It is possible to instruct the training individually using. In addition, when improvement is needed, appropriate and simple guidance data is distributed in real time, so it is possible to support detailed training in line with the tasks and goals desired by the individual. Furthermore, it is possible to support training with competition, comparison, etc. by sharing virtual space data with a plurality of users at different locations.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an entire system for realizing a training support method using a virtual space according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an overall configuration of a training center server.
FIG. 3 is a system block diagram showing an example of a training center server system.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an overall flow of a training support method using a virtual space according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example displayed on an output screen.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed flow of step E in FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example displayed on an output screen.
FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Training center server 2a, 2b Training apparatus 3 Knowledge database group 31 User information database 32 Training history database 33 Training information database 34 Virtual space information database

Claims (7)

A training center server that provides a training environment and a training device used by a user are connected via a communication line such as the Internet, and the user is instructed in training using a virtual space and does not require a trainer. A training support method for providing support individually,
The training center server has a user information database that records and stores personal information such as the user's health and age for each user;
A training history database for recording and storing the user's training menu, goal achievement status, health data, etc. for each user;
A training information database that records and stores training menus and related knowledge;
A knowledge database group comprising a virtual space information database storing virtual space data associated with the training menu;
When the training center server receives a training device usage request from a user, it sets and distributes a user ID and password for each user, prompts the user to enter personal information, and sends the personal information to the user information. Record and manage each user in the database,
When the training center server receives a training device use and training instruction / support request from a user, the training information server refers to the training information database for the optimum training method, training menu and target value based on the input personal information of the user. Analyzing and distributing the analysis result to the training device;
A training center server prompting a user to instruct the training device to start, in response to delivering the training menu and the accompanying virtual space data to the training device, starting the training device;
The training center server monitors the target achievement status of the user during training in real time, delivers and compares the training target database with data comparing the target achievement status and the target value in real time, and also sends the training history database to the user. Recording and accumulating every step,
The training center server informs the user of the end of all of the training menus, collects necessary health data after training, and displays the results of the current training menu as the health data, training information database, and user information. Evaluate by referring to the database and the training history database in which the current training status is accumulated, analyze and create the next training menu, distribute the evaluation and analysis results to the training device, and output them by the output display means. A training support method using a virtual space, comprising the steps of recording and accumulating the results for each user in a training history database. If the training status or method of the user during training needs to be improved, the training center server will refer to the training information database, training history database, and user information database to analyze appropriate guidance data for the user, The training support method using the virtual space according to claim 1, wherein the guidance data is distributed to the training device in real time, and recorded and accumulated for each user in a training history database. When the training center server determines that it is necessary to stop the training, it prompts the user to stop the training, terminates the operation of the training device, and if the user wants to stop the training for the convenience of the user, The virtual space according to claim 1, further comprising a step of distributing a training stop instruction to the training center server using an input device of the training device and stopping the operation of the training device. Training support method. The training center server includes a step of collecting health data of a user immediately before training for the user, and determining whether the training menu has been changed based on the health data. Training support method using the described virtual space. The training support method using a virtual space according to claim 1, wherein the training center server includes a step of communicating with a user by referring to the knowledge database group. The training center server distributes the virtual space data so that it can be shared with a plurality of users at different locations, and enables training support while competing and comparing each other. A training support method using the virtual space described in any one of? The training information database has a learning function that updates the latest training menu and its related knowledge, etc., and always enables optimal training support for the user. Training support method using the virtual space described in Kaichi.

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