JP5915334B2 - Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method and a program in the information processing apparatus.

  In recent years, gamification has attracted attention. Although there are various definitions, gamification generally refers to an activity that applies (makes a game) a design technique or mechanism in a game to a field (for example, marketing or communication) other than the game.

  An example of this gamification is a rally game such as a walk rally, a stamp rally, or a photo rally. In the rally game, a plurality of checkpoints to be cleared by the participant are set. Some privilege may be given to the participant depending on the achievement level of the clear.

  In relation to the above photo rally, the following patent document 1 was printed by a user taking a checkpoint with a digital camera, sending the taken photo to a server, and printing the photo taken on the server side. A system is described in which prizes are provided according to the number of checkpoints corresponding to a photograph.

JP 2005-189905 A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, since check points are uniformly set for all users, attributes such as the user's level and environment are not taken into account, and the user enjoys the enjoyment according to the attributes. I can't do it.

  In view of the circumstances as described above, an object of the present technology is to provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program capable of setting different checkpoints according to user attributes.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a storage unit, a control unit, and an output unit. The said memory | storage part can memorize | store the user location information which shows a user's present location, and the user attribute information which shows attributes other than the said user location information of the said user. The control unit determines at least one checkpoint indicating a place where the user should pass based on the user position information and the user attribute information, and checkpoint information indicating a position of the determined checkpoint Can be generated. The output unit can output the generated checkpoint information.

  With this configuration, the information processing apparatus can set different checkpoints according to user attributes other than the user position information. Here, “output” includes both the meanings of “display” and “transmission”.

  The information processing apparatus may further include a detection unit that detects the current position of the user. In this case, the control unit may calculate the score of the user based on at least the distance between the detected current position and the position of the check point indicated by the check point information.

  As a result, the information processing apparatus can evaluate whether or not the user has cleared the checkpoint set according to the user's attribute. Here, the detection unit may directly detect the current position of the user, for example, using a GPS sensor or the like, or may indirectly detect the current position information of the user that has already been detected.

  The user attribute information may include score history information indicating a score calculated in the past for the user. In this case, the control unit may determine the checkpoint according to the score history information.

  Thereby, the information processing apparatus can set an appropriate checkpoint according to the skill level of the user.

  The user attribute information may include movement distance information indicating a movement distance of the user from the present to a predetermined point in the past. In this case, the control unit may determine the check point according to the movement distance information.

  Thereby, the information processing apparatus can set an appropriate check point according to the movement distance of the user for a predetermined period (for example, the current day).

  The storage unit may store weather information on a day on which the checkpoint information is generated. In this case, the control unit may determine the check point according to the weather information.

  Thereby, the information processing apparatus can set an appropriate checkpoint according to the weather information (weather, temperature, humidity, etc.) of the day.

  The control unit changes the determined checkpoint according to the calculated score, updates the checkpoint information based on the changed checkpoint, and outputs the updated checkpoint information The output unit may be controlled as described above.

  Thereby, the information processing apparatus can always set an appropriate checkpoint for the user by dynamically changing the checkpoint according to the user's real-time score.

  The information processing apparatus may further include a communication unit capable of communicating with the first device of the first user and the second device of the second user. In this case, the control unit calculates the first score of the first user calculated based on the distance between the current position of the first user and the position of the check point indicated by the check point information. The second user's second score calculated based on the distance between the current position of the second user and the position of the checkpoint indicated by the checkpoint information is stored. The storage unit may be controlled. Further, the control unit may control the communication unit to transmit the stored first score and second score to the first device and the second device.

  Thus, the information processing apparatus can cause both the first user and the second user to share each score, thereby allowing the both to compete for the score.

  The check point may indicate a place where the user should pass after shooting with the camera. In this case, the control unit includes at least one of shooting time zone information indicating a time zone to be shot by the camera and shooting direction information indicating a direction to be shot by the camera in the generated check point information. You may not.

  Thereby, the information processing apparatus can make the user more enjoyable in the shooting activity by suggesting not only the position of the check point but also the shooting time zone or the shooting direction.

  An information processing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present technology includes a communication unit, a display unit, and a control unit. The communication unit can communicate with a server on the network. The display unit can display map information. The control unit can control the communication unit to receive checkpoint information from the server. The checkpoint information is determined in the server based on user position information indicating a current position of a user of the information processing apparatus and user attribute information indicating an attribute other than the user position information of the user. It indicates the position of at least one checkpoint that indicates where the user should pass. Furthermore, the control unit can control the display unit to display the checkpoint on the map information based on the received checkpoint information.

  An information processing method according to still another embodiment of the present technology includes storing user position information indicating a current position of a user and user attribute information indicating an attribute other than the user position information of the user. Based on the user position information and the user attribute information, at least one checkpoint indicating a place where the user should pass is determined. Further, checkpoint information indicating the position of the determined checkpoint is generated, and the generated checkpoint information is output.

  A program according to still another embodiment of the present technology causes an information processing device to execute a storage step, a determination step, a generation step, and an output step. In the storage step, user position information indicating the current position of the user and user attribute information indicating attributes other than the user position information of the user are stored. In the determining step, at least one check point indicating a place where the user should pass is determined based on the user position information and the user attribute information. In the generation step, checkpoint information indicating the position of the determined checkpoint is generated. In the output step, the generated checkpoint information is output.

  As described above, according to the present technology, it is possible to set different checkpoints according to user attributes.

1 is a diagram illustrating a network configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present technology. It is the block diagram which showed the hardware constitutions of the server. It is the block diagram which showed the hardware constitutions of the portable terminal. It is the figure which showed the example of the checkpoint candidate table used for the production | generation of a checkpoint. It is the figure which showed the example of the checkpoint difficulty level table used for the production | generation of a checkpoint. It is the figure which showed the example of the user attribute table used for the production | generation of a checkpoint. It is the sequence diagram which showed the flow of the basic operation | movement of a server and a portable terminal. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the production | generation process of the checkpoint information in a server. It is the figure which showed the example of checkpoint information. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the checkpoint information display process and score calculation process by a portable terminal. It is the figure which showed the example of a display of a checkpoint map. It is the figure which showed the example of the score calculation condition table. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the dynamic change process of the checkpoint in a server. It is the figure which showed notionally a mode that a checkpoint is changed dynamically. It is the sequence figure which showed the flow of the share processing of the score information between several portable terminals.

  Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present technology will be described with reference to the drawings.

[System Network Configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an outline of a system configuration according to an embodiment of the present technology.

  As shown in the figure, this system includes a server 100 and a user's portable terminal 200. Both can communicate with each other via a network such as the Internet 50.

  A plurality of portable terminals 200 may exist. Specifically, the mobile terminal 200 is a housing that can be held by a user, such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet PC (Personal Computer), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a portable AV player, an electronic book, a digital still camera, or the like. This is a portable information processing apparatus having

  In this system, the mobile terminal 200 has a camera, and a user of the mobile terminal 200 can use a photo rally service provided by the server 100. The server 100 transmits checkpoint information regarding a place (checkpoint) where the user should take a picture in the photo rally to the mobile terminal 200. The user of the mobile terminal 200 performs a shooting activity according to the checkpoint displayed on the mobile terminal 200 based on the checkpoint information.

[Hardware configuration of server]
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the server 100. As shown in the figure, the server 100 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 11, a read only memory (ROM) 12, a random access memory (RAM) 13, an input / output interface 15, and a bus 14 that connects these components to each other. Prepare.

  The CPU 11 appropriately accesses the RAM 13 and the like as necessary, and performs overall control of each block of the server 100 while performing various arithmetic processes.

  The ROM 12 is a non-volatile memory in which an OS to be executed by the CPU 11, firmware such as programs and various parameters are fixedly stored.

  The RAM 13 is used as a work area for the CPU 11 and temporarily holds the OS, various applications being executed, and various data being processed.

  A display unit 16, an operation receiving unit 17, a storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and the like are connected to the input / output interface 15.

  The display unit 16 is a display device using, for example, an LCD, an OELD, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), or the like.

  The operation reception unit 17 is, for example, a pointing device such as a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, and other input devices. When the operation reception unit 17 is a touch panel, the touch panel can be integrated with the display unit 16.

  The storage unit 18 is a non-volatile memory such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a flash memory (SSD; Solid State Drive), or other solid-state memory. The storage unit 18 stores the OS, various applications, and various data. In particular, in the present embodiment, the storage unit 18 includes checkpoint information such as position information of the mobile terminal 200 received from the mobile terminal 200, an attribute table of the user of the mobile terminal 200, a checkpoint candidate table, a checkpoint difficulty table, and the like. The tables necessary to generate the are stored.

  The communication unit 19 is a NIC for wired connection to the Internet 50 or a LAN, or a module for wireless communication, and is responsible for communication processing with the mobile terminal 200.

[Hardware configuration of mobile terminal]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the mobile terminal 200.

  As shown in the figure, the mobile terminal 200 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21, a RAM 22, a nonvolatile memory 23, a display unit 24, a camera 25, a sensor unit 26, and a communication unit 27.

  The CPU 11 appropriately accesses the RAM 22 and the like as necessary, and comprehensively controls each block of the mobile terminal 200 while performing various arithmetic processes. The RAM 22 is used as a work area for the CPU 21 and temporarily holds the OS, various applications being executed, and various data being processed (for example, photo data and map data).

  The nonvolatile memory 23 is, for example, a flash memory or a ROM (Read Only Memory), and fixedly stores an OS, a program (application) to be executed by the CPU 11, and firmware such as various parameters.

  The nonvolatile memory 23 stores still image data (photo data) and moving image data captured by the camera 25. The photo data is added with metadata such as data indicating the shooting date and time, position data indicating the shooting position (latitude / longitude data), and data indicating climate conditions (temperature, humidity, pressure, etc.) at the time of shooting. Is remembered. The non-volatile memory 23 also stores map data displayed together with checkpoints, a table indicating score calculation conditions according to the degree of clearing of checkpoints by the user, and the like.

  The display unit 24 is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an OELD (Organic ElectroLuminescence Display), and displays various menus, application GUIs, and the like. Typically, the display unit 24 is integrated with a touch panel and can accept a user's touch operation.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 21 can use the display unit 24 to execute at least a shooting mode in which shooting by the camera 25 is possible and a map mode in which map data used by the user in the photo rally service is displayed. is there. The display unit 24 switches the display in accordance with the mode so that the video of the electronic viewfinder and the photographed photograph are displayed in the shooting mode, and the map is displayed in the map mode.

  The map data displayed in the map mode may be stored in advance in the nonvolatile memory 23 or received from the server 100 or other services when the mobile terminal 200 shifts to the map mode. There may be.

  The camera 25 captures a still image (photograph) and a moving image by an image sensor such as a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) or a charge coupled device (CCD) sensor.

  The sensor unit 26 includes various sensors and detects position information, orientation information, physical information, biological information, weather information, and the like of the mobile terminal 200.

  The position information is latitude / longitude information or the like, and is detected by, for example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) sensor. The position information may be detected by performing a three-side survey with the base station by wireless communication by the communication unit 27. The direction information is detected by, for example, a geomagnetic sensor. Physical information is acceleration, gravity, etc., for example, and is detected by an angular velocity (gyro) sensor or an acceleration sensor. The biological information is, for example, a heart rate, a body temperature, and the like, and is detected by a heart rate meter and a thermometer. The weather information is, for example, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, weather (rain), and the like, and is detected by a thermometer, hygrometer, barometer, rain sensor, or the like.

  The communication unit 27 communicates with the server 100 and other portable terminals in the vicinity using a wireless LAN (IEEE802.11 or the like) such as WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) or a 3G or 4G network for mobile communication.

(Table required for generating checkpoint information)
Next, a table necessary for generating the checkpoint information by the server 100 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, a checkpoint candidate table, a checkpoint difficulty level table, and a user attribute table are stored in the storage unit 18 as tables necessary for the checkpoint information.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a checkpoint candidate table.

  As shown in the figure, the table stores latitude information / longitude information of locations that are candidates for a plurality of checkpoints (CPs) (photographing points) in a country / region where the service of this system is provided. In addition, the shooting direction and shooting time zone suitable for shooting at the checkpoint are also stored.

  The shooting direction indicates a direction in which a natural object such as a mountain, the sea, or a building as a main subject or a building can be shot well (surely). In the figure, the direction is simply indicated by four directions of east, west, south, and north and four directions in the middle (northwest, northeast, southeast, and southwest). However, the direction may be indicated by a finer azimuth (for example, north-northwest, south-southeast, etc.), for example, an angle with north being 0 degrees (360 degrees), or in a predetermined angle range (for example, ± 30 degrees). May be shown.

  The shooting time zone indicates a time zone during which the subject can be shot beautifully or reliably, such as sunset or night view (building group).

  These checkpoint candidates including the shooting direction and shooting time zone may be added or changed as appropriate according to, for example, post information from the user. For example, the user provides information that a beautiful photo can be taken when shooting in a certain direction at a certain time zone, or a beautiful photo is transmitted along with data on the shooting direction and shooting time zone as its metadata In such a case, the server can update the checkpoint candidate table.

  The shooting direction and the shooting time zone function as conditions other than position information for shooting at the checkpoint, and are used as a reference when a photograph taken by the user is evaluated (a score is calculated).

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the checkpoint difficulty level table.

  As shown in the figure, in the table, for each checkpoint candidate described in the checkpoint candidate table, a shooting difficulty level, a flag indicating that the camera is suitable for a beginner camera, and a high function camera are indicated. A flag and a flag indicating that the moving distance is short are stored.

  The shooting difficulty level is determined in consideration of various factors such as whether there is a possibility of backlighting at the time of shooting at the check point or whether a moving object may become a subject. The flags for the beginner camera direction and the high function camera direction are determined based on, for example, camera functions necessary for shooting at the check point. Whether or not the moving distance is short is determined based on the distance from the check point of the moving source (first).

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user attribute table.

  This user attribute table is generated based on user attribute information received from the mobile terminal 200 of each user. As shown in the figure, in the table, for example, the camera performance of the user's mobile terminal 200, the user's current position, the user's acquired score, the user's moving distance of the user, the user's shooting number of the day, etc. Each information item is stored.

  The camera performance is indicated by, for example, the type of high-performance single-lens reflex / mirrorless single-lens reflex / spread (standard). The current position of the user is indicated by latitude / longitude information. The acquired score is indicated by the total score acquired in the photo rally service used by the user so far. The moving distance of today indicates the distance that the user has moved on that day. This is not limited to the distance moved in the photo rally, but may include distance moved in other time zones. The number of photos taken today indicates the number of photos taken by the user on that day. This is not limited to the number of pictures taken in the photo rally.

  In addition to these, the user attribute table may store, for example, user preference information related to places, facilities, and the like.

[System Operation]
Next, the operation of the system configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment and other embodiments, the operations of the server 100 and the mobile terminal 200 are performed in cooperation with the CPU and the software modules executed under the control of the CPU.

(basic action)
FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing a flow of basic operations of the server 100 and the mobile terminal 200 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the mobile terminal 200 first transmits the user attribute information to the server 100 at the start of the photo rally (step 71). The user attribute information has the contents shown in the user attribute table and is stored in the table. Here, of the user attribute information, the camera performance may not be transmitted unless it is changed once registered in the service.

  Subsequently, the server 100 generates checkpoint information suitable for the user of the mobile terminal 200 based on the user attribute table, the checkpoint candidate table, and the checkpoint difficulty level table (step 72), and generates the checkpoint information. (Step 73).

  When receiving the checkpoint information, the portable terminal 200 first takes a picture at the first checkpoint while confirming a map (described later) displayed based on the checkpoint information (step 74). The photographed photograph data is transmitted to the server 100 (step 75), and the server 100 stores the photograph data.

  Subsequently, the portable terminal 200 performs the same photographing (step 76) and transmission (77) at the next check point. The portable terminal 200 repeats these operations until all the check points included in the check point information are cleared.

  In the present embodiment, “clear” indicates that correct photographing satisfying the conditions described later has been performed.

(Checkpoint information generation processing)
Next, a process for generating checkpoint information by the server 100 will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of the checkpoint information generation process. In the figure, as an example, it is assumed that 15 checkpoint candidates A to M exist.

  As shown in the figure, first, the CPU 11 of the server 100 first checks the neighboring checkpoints based on the distance from the position indicated by the current position information of the user in the user attribute information to the position of each checkpoint candidate. Is extracted (step 81). As a result, the checkpoint candidates are narrowed down to eight, for example, A, C, D, E, F, G, J, K, and M.

  Subsequently, based on the camera performance and the acquired score in the user attribute information, the CPU 11 extracts check points according to the shooting difficulty indicated by them (step 82). As a result, checkpoint candidates are narrowed down to, for example, A, C, E, G, K, and M.

  The CPU 11 finally extracts checkpoints based on the movement distance in the user attribute information and arranges them (determines a route) (step 83). For example, when the user's travel distance is small today, checkpoints including the route (order) are extracted so that the travel distance from the checkpoint of the movement source is short.

  However, on the contrary, when the moving distance of the user is short today, a check point that increases the moving distance may be extracted from the idea that there is still room for movement.

  Further, the CPU 11 may consider the shooting time information in the checkpoint candidate table when determining the route (order). That is, the check points may be extracted so that the shooting time zone of the check points is along the time axis.

  Thereby, checkpoint candidates are narrowed down to four, for example, A, E, K, and M, and are arranged (routed) in the order of K → A → E → M, and the final checkpoint is determined.

  In the example shown in the figure, four checkpoints are determined. However, the number of checkpoints is not limited to four, and at least one checkpoint may be determined.

  The server 100 generates checkpoint information by combining the latitude / longitude information of the determined checkpoints with the shooting direction and shooting time zone information recorded in the checkpoint candidate table (step 84). .

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the checkpoint information.

  As shown in the figure, the checkpoint information has the same structure as the checkpoint candidate table shown in FIG. That is, the check point information includes a list of latitude and longitude information, shooting direction information, and shooting time zone information of the determined check point. In the checkpoint information, the order of the list indicates the route. However, in the checkpoint information, the route is not set, and the user of the mobile terminal 200 may determine it himself.

(Checkpoint information display processing and score calculation processing)
Next, the checkpoint information display processing and score calculation processing in the portable terminal 200 will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of the checkpoint information display processing and score calculation processing.

  As shown in the figure, first, the CPU 21 of the mobile terminal 200 receives the checkpoint information from the server 100 (step 101).

  Subsequently, the CPU 21 generates a checkpoint map in which the checkpoint is indicated on the map information based on the received checkpoint information and the map information stored in the nonvolatile memory 23 and displays the checkpoint map on the display unit 24. (Step 102).

  Specifically, the CPU 21 acquires the current position (latitude / longitude) of the mobile terminal 200 acquired by a GPS sensor or the like, and the current position and the position (latitude / longitude) of each checkpoint in the checkpoint information. Determine. Then, the CPU 21 extracts a range in which all the positions are displayed on the screen of the display unit 24 from a wide area map (of the world or a specific country) stored in the nonvolatile memory 23, and the range of the extracted range is displayed. A checkpoint map is displayed by superimposing information indicating a checkpoint (such as an icon) on the map.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the checkpoint map. As shown in the figure, in the checkpoint map, the checkpoint indicated by the checkpoint information is a square icon, for example, with its identifier (alphabet) using the current position of the mobile terminal 200 as a reference (for example, the center of the screen). It is shown.

  Of course, the icon indicating the check point is not limited to the illustrated one. Also, the shooting direction and shooting information can be displayed on the checkpoint map or when shooting. For example, when the user reaches the vicinity of the check point and switches from the map mode to the shooting mode, the shooting direction and shooting information may be displayed.

  Subsequently, the CPU 21 determines whether or not a photograph is taken by the camera 25 (step 103).

  If it is determined that a photograph has been taken (Yes), the CPU 21 transmits the photograph to the server 100 via the communication unit 27 (step 104).

  Subsequently, the CPU 21 executes a score calculation process based on the shooting. In calculating the score, for example, the nonvolatile memory 23 of the mobile terminal 200 stores a score calculation condition table provided in advance from the server 100 for calculating the score.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the score calculation condition table.

  As shown in the figure, the score calculation table is a table for determining how faithfully photographing can be performed on the checkpoint information.

  For example, the score calculation table is set so that a higher score is calculated as the distance is closer according to the distance between the position of the shooting location and the position of the check point in the check point information.

  Also, when the actual shooting direction is the same as or within a predetermined range as the shooting direction in the checkpoint information, or when the actual shooting time is within the shooting time zone in the checkpoint information, a high point is given to the user. Given.

  Although not shown, whether or not following the route (shooting order) in the checkpoint information may also be a condition for score calculation.

  Returning to FIG. 10, in the score calculation process, the CPU 21 first compares the latitude / longitude information of the shooting location in the shooting with the latitude / longitude information in the checkpoint information, and determines the degree of coincidence (step) 105).

  Subsequently, the CPU 21 compares the shooting direction in the shooting with the shooting direction in the checkpoint information, and determines the degree of coincidence (whether it is within the range) (step 106).

  Subsequently, the CPU 21 compares the shooting time zone in the shooting with the shooting time in the check point information, and determines the degree of coincidence (whether it is within the range) (step 107).

  Subsequently, the CPU 21 calculates a score for photographing the one check point based on the determination result of the position, direction, and time (step 108).

  The CPU 21 repeats the above process every time the shooting process (at the check point) is executed, and ends the process when the score calculation process regarding the shooting at all the check points is completed (step 109).

  The calculated score may be transmitted to the server 100 at every calculation for each checkpoint or when the scores of all the checkpoints are determined.

  The calculated score may be displayed on the display unit 24 each time the calculation (shooting) is performed, for example.

(Dynamic checkpoint information change process)
In the above description, the user repeats shooting until all checkpoints in the checkpoint information are cleared. However, the user may feel that the difficulty of the checkpoint is low (or high) during the rally. Therefore, in this embodiment, the server 100 can dynamically change the checkpoint information during the rally.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of dynamic change processing of checkpoint information in the server 100. In the figure, it is assumed that score information and moving distance information are transmitted from the mobile terminal 200 to the server 100 for each shooting process and score calculation process at the checkpoint.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 11 of the server 100 first generates first checkpoint information by the above-described processing, and transmits it to the mobile terminal 200 (step 131).

  Subsequently, based on the information received from the mobile terminal 200, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the rally based on the first checkpoint information of the user of the mobile terminal 200 has ended (step 132).

  If it is determined that the rally has not ended (No), the CPU 11 determines whether or not the user's current acquisition score is higher than a predetermined threshold (step 133).

  When it is determined that the score is higher than the threshold (Yes), the CPU 11 generates a second checkpoint having a higher degree of difficulty than the first checkpoint information, and transmits the second checkpoint to the mobile terminal 200. A change (switching) from the first checkpoint information is instructed (step 134).

  In the second checkpoint information, for example, the number of remaining checkpoints that should pass after the checkpoint that has already passed in the first checkpoint and the checkpoint according to the current position of the user are set.

  Subsequently, based on the information received from the mobile terminal 200, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the rally based on the second checkpoint information of the user of the mobile terminal 200 has ended (step 135).

  If it is determined that the rally has not ended (No), the CPU 11 determines whether or not the user's current travel distance is higher than a predetermined threshold (step 136).

  When it is determined that the score is higher than the threshold (Yes), the CPU 11 generates a third checkpoint having a moving distance between checkpoints larger than that of the second checkpoint information, and uses the third checkpoint as a mobile terminal 200. To change (switch) from the second checkpoint information (step 137).

  Also in the third checkpoint information, checkpoints corresponding to the number of remaining checkpoints of the user in the second checkpoint information and the current position of the user are set.

  In step 137 described above, third check point information having a moving distance smaller than that of the second check point information may be generated.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram conceptually showing how the checkpoint information is dynamically changed by the above processing.

  As shown in the figure, the user who has executed the photo rally according to the first checkpoint information (A → B → C → D → E → F) has a score higher than the above threshold at the time of the checkpoint C, for example. Suppose that Then, the server 100 generates second checkpoint information with a high degree of difficulty from that point of time, and instructs to switch to it.

  The second checkpoint information is originally generated in the order of checkpoint G → H → I → J → K → L, but the user has already moved to checkpoint C according to the first checkpoint information. Therefore, in response to the remaining three checkpoints, the second checkpoint information is instructed to start from checkpoint J.

  Conditions for dynamically changing the checkpoint information are not limited to those described above. For example, in a rally based on the first checkpoint information, if the user does not reach the predetermined checkpoint within a predetermined time, it is considered that the user has insufficient time. Therefore, the server 100 may generate and transmit new checkpoint information having a shorter moving distance between checkpoints.

(Score information sharing process between multiple mobile devices)
In the above-described example, the processing of one user of the mobile terminal 200 has been described. However, the photo rally in this embodiment can be executed simultaneously by a plurality of users.

  In that case, each participating user would want to know the scores of other users. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to share score information of each user among a plurality of portable terminals 200.

  FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the score information sharing process between the plurality of portable terminals. In this example, an example in which a user A of the mobile terminal 200A and a user B of the mobile terminal 200B execute a photo rally is shown. Both users may use the same checkpoint information or different checkpoint information.

  As shown in the figure, when shooting is first performed by the mobile terminal 200A of the user A (step 151), a score is calculated by the above-described processing (step 152), and the score information is transmitted to the server 100 (step). 153).

  The server 100 receives and stores score information from the mobile terminal 200A (step 154).

  On the other hand, when shooting is performed with the mobile terminal 200B of the user B (step 155), a score is calculated by the above-described processing (step 156), and the score information is transmitted to the server 100 (step 157).

  The server 100 receives and stores score information from the mobile terminal 200A (step 158).

  Then, the server 100 transmits both pieces of score information to both the mobile terminals 200A and 200B (steps 159 and 160).

  Receiving the score information, the mobile terminals 200A and 200B display the scores of the user A and the user B on the display unit 24 in a comparable form, for example. Thereby, each user can compete for the quality of photography in the photo rally.

[Summary]
As described above, in the present embodiment, appropriate checkpoints are determined according to the position information and other attributes of the user of the mobile terminal 200, and checkpoint information is generated accordingly and distributed to the mobile terminal 200. The Based on this checkpoint information, the user can take a picture at an appropriate location, direction, and condition.

  In addition, if the user shoots according to the checkpoint information, the user can easily go around a popular shooting spot in an unknown tourist spot or the like. That is, the user can take a picture at a popular shooting place while enjoying the game.

[Modification]
The present technology is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present technology.

(Modification 1)
In the above-described embodiment, checkpoints corresponding to user attributes (camera performance, score, moving distance, etc.) are determined. In addition to these, checkpoint information may be generated according to weather information such as temperature, humidity, and weather. When the server 100 generates checkpoint information, the server 100 may have a sensor that detects weather information as the mobile terminal 200 has, and the server 100 acquires sensing information in the mobile terminal 200. Also good.

(Modification 2)
In the embodiment described above, the checkpoint information generation process is executed by the server 100, but the process may be executed by the mobile terminal 200. In this case, the mobile terminal 200 stores necessary data such as a checkpoint candidate table, a checkpoint difficulty level table, and a user attribute table table in the nonvolatile memory 23 and the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, the score calculation process is executed by the mobile terminal 200, but the process may be executed by the server 100. In this case, the server 100 sequentially receives information necessary for score calculation, such as a shooting position, a shooting direction, and a shooting date / time at the time of shooting by the user of the mobile terminal 200 from the mobile terminal 200.

  Furthermore, although the process of sharing score information among a plurality of portable terminals shown in FIG. 15 is performed via the server 100, even if score information is directly exchanged between portable terminals without passing through the server 100. Good.

(Modification 3)
In the above-described embodiment, the check point is information indicating a place for performing camera shooting there. However, checkpoints are not limited to those for camera photography. For example, a checkpoint is a place where a user performs an action such as pressing a button (software / hardware) of a mobile terminal or a button set in the place or performing some gesture at the place. Also good.

  Further, the checkpoint may be a place that does not require any operation by the user as long as it is determined that at least the user exists at the place (position). For example, it may be determined whether the checkpoint has been cleared based on position data received by the GPS sensor, and the score may be calculated.

  As the score calculation condition in this case, for example, according to the number of times the user has performed the checkpoint, a higher score may be given as the number of times decreases.

(Modification 4)
In the above-described embodiment, the mobile terminal 200 generates a checkpoint map that is combined with the map information that the mobile terminal 200 has based on the checkpoint information received from the server 100. However, the checkpoint map may be generated by the server 100, and the mobile terminal 200 may simply receive and display it.

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, the score is only added, but in some cases, the score acquired by the user may be subtracted. For example, if the user takes a picture in a direction opposite to the shooting direction specified by the checkpoint information or if the distance from the checkpoint to the user's shooting position exceeds a predetermined distance, etc. The score may be subtracted.

[Others]
This technique can also take the following configurations.
(1)
A storage unit capable of storing user position information indicating a user's current position and user attribute information indicating an attribute other than the user position information of the user;
Determining at least one checkpoint indicating a place where the user should pass based on the user position information and the user attribute information, and generating checkpoint information indicating a position of the determined checkpoint Possible controls,
An information processing apparatus comprising: an output unit capable of outputting the generated checkpoint information.
(2)
The information processing apparatus according to (1) above,
A detector for detecting a current position of the user;
The control unit calculates a score of the user based on at least a distance between the detected current position and a checkpoint position indicated by the checkpoint information.
(3)
The information processing apparatus according to (2) above,
The user attribute information includes score history information indicating a score calculated in the past for the user,
The control unit determines the checkpoint according to the score history information.
(4)
The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The user attribute information includes movement distance information indicating a movement distance of the user from the present to a predetermined point in the past,
The control unit determines the check point according to the movement distance information.
(5)
The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The storage unit stores weather information of a day on which the checkpoint information is generated,
The control unit determines the checkpoint according to the weather information (6)
The information processing apparatus according to any one of (2) to (5) above,
The control unit changes the determined checkpoint according to the calculated score, updates the checkpoint information based on the changed checkpoint, and outputs the updated checkpoint information An information processing apparatus that controls the output unit to perform the processing.
(7)
The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
A communication unit capable of communicating with the first device of the first user and the second device of the second user;
The controller is
The first score of the first user calculated based on the distance between the current position of the first user and the position of the checkpoint indicated by the checkpoint information;
Storing the second score of the second user calculated based on the distance between the current position of the second user and the position of the checkpoint indicated by the checkpoint information. Control the storage,
An information processing apparatus that controls the communication unit to transmit the stored first score and second score to the first device and the second device.
(8)
The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
The checkpoint indicates a place where the user should pass after taking a picture with a camera,
The control unit includes at least one of shooting time zone information indicating a time zone to be shot by the camera and shooting direction information indicating a direction to be shot by the camera in the generated check point information. Processing equipment.

11 ... CPU
13 ... RAM
16 ... Display unit 18 ... Storage unit 19 ... Communication unit 21 ... CPU
22 ... RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 23 ... Nonvolatile memory 24 ... Display part 25 ... Camera 26 ... Sensor part 27 ... Communication part 50 ... Internet 100 ... Server 200 (200A, 200B) ... Portable terminal

Claims (8)

A storage unit capable of storing user position information indicating a user's current position and user attribute information indicating an attribute other than the user position information of the user;
Determining at least one checkpoint indicating a place where the user should pass based on the user position information and the user attribute information, and generating checkpoint information indicating a position of the determined checkpoint A control unit capable of calculating a score of the user based on a distance between the current position and the position of the checkpoint indicated by the checkpoint information ;
An output unit capable of outputting the generated checkpoint information ,
The user attribute information includes score history information indicating a score calculated in the past for the user,
The control unit determines the checkpoint according to the score history information.
Information processing device. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,
The user attribute information includes movement distance information indicating a movement distance of the user from the present to a predetermined point in the past,
The control unit determines the check point according to the movement distance information. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,
The storage unit stores weather information of a day on which the checkpoint information is generated,
The control unit determines the checkpoint according to the weather information.
Information processing device. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,
The control unit changes the determined checkpoint according to the calculated score, updates the checkpoint information based on the changed checkpoint, and outputs the updated checkpoint information An information processing apparatus that controls the output unit so as to do The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,
A communication unit capable of communicating with the first device of the first user and the second device of the second user;
The controller is
The first score of the first user calculated based on the distance between the current position of the first user and the position of the checkpoint indicated by the checkpoint information;
Storing the second score of the second user calculated based on the distance between the current position of the second user and the position of the checkpoint indicated by the checkpoint information. Control the storage,
An information processing apparatus that controls the communication unit to transmit the stored first score and second score to the first device and the second device. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,
The checkpoint indicates a place where the user should pass after taking a picture with a camera,
The control unit includes at least one of shooting time zone information indicating a time zone to be shot by the camera and shooting direction information indicating a direction to be shot by the camera in the generated check point information. Processing equipment. The storage unit of the information processing device stores user position information indicating the current position of the user and user attribute information indicating attributes other than the user position information of the user,
Based on the user position information and the user attribute information , the control unit of the information processing apparatus determines at least one checkpoint indicating a place where the user should pass,
The control unit generates checkpoint information indicating the position of the determined checkpoint,
The control unit calculates the score of the user based on at least the distance between the current position and the position of the checkpoint indicated by the checkpoint information,
An information processing method for outputting the generated checkpoint information by an output unit of the information processing apparatus ,
The user attribute information includes score history information indicating a score calculated in the past for the user,
The determining step determines the checkpoint according to the score history information.
Information processing method . In the information processing device,
Storing user position information indicating a user's current position and user attribute information indicating an attribute other than the user position information of the user;
Determining at least one checkpoint indicating where the user should pass based on the user location information and the user attribute information;
Calculating a score of the user based on at least a distance between the current position and the position of the checkpoint indicated by the checkpoint information;
Generating checkpoint information indicating the position of the determined checkpoint;
A step of outputting the generated checkpoint information ;
The user attribute information includes score history information indicating a score calculated in the past for the user,
The determining step determines the checkpoint according to the score history information.
Program .