JP7406133B2 - Information processing systems and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to an information processing system and a program.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a technique for controlling the placement of an avatar corresponding to a user in a virtual space. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology in which a virtual space including a virtual room is provided to each user, and the user can operate an avatar to visit the virtual rooms of other users.

JP2018-097427A

By the way, in a virtual space, it may be desirable to display an avatar in an appropriate manner depending on the situation.

In view of the above circumstances, the present disclosure provides a technology for executing a game that can improve user convenience.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an information processing system is provided. This information processing system includes a control section. The control unit is configured to perform the following steps. In the avatar control step, a first avatar corresponding to the first user is placed in a first area that is one of the areas in the virtual space, and a second avatar corresponding to a second user other than the first user is placed. The avatar is controlled to be placed in a second area other than the first area. In the interaction control step, interaction between the first user and the second user via the first avatar and the second avatar is controlled. In the display step, the second avatar in the second area or information regarding the second area is displayed in a normal display mode in the visual field corresponding to the first user, depending on the relationship between the first user and the second user. Display in a sub-mode regardless of a certain main mode.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to realize a game that can improve user convenience.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of an information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an information processing device 2 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an activity diagram showing an example of the flow of processing executed by the information processing system 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an area management table T1 that manages information for each area R. FIG. It is a schematic diagram of an item management table T2 that manages items owned by each user for each user. It is an image diagram showing an example of a visual field 5a corresponding to the second user and a coordination selection screen 60 that is visually recognized by the second user. FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing an example of a field of view 5b and a field of view 5c corresponding to a second user. It is an image diagram showing an example of a display mode of a second avatar AV2 and a third avatar AV3. It is an image diagram showing an example of an invitation screen 61 that is visible to a first user and a notification screen 62 that is visible to a second user. FIG. 8 is an image diagram showing an example of an interaction screen 8a that is visually recognized by the first user. FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing an example of a field of view 9 corresponding to a third user. It is an image diagram for explaining a modification.

[Embodiment]
Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. Various features shown in the embodiments described below can be combined with each other.

By the way, the program for implementing the software appearing in this embodiment may be provided as a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium, or may be downloaded from an external server. The program may be provided in a manner that allows the program to be started on an external computer and the function thereof is realized on the client terminal (so-called cloud computing).

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the term "unit" may include, for example, a combination of hardware resources implemented by circuits in a broad sense and software information processing that can be specifically implemented by these hardware resources. . In addition, various information is handled in this embodiment, and these information includes, for example, the physical value of a signal value representing voltage and current, and the signal value as a binary bit collection consisting of 0 or 1. It is expressed by high and low levels or quantum superposition (so-called quantum bits), and communication and calculations can be performed on circuits in a broad sense.

Further, a circuit in a broad sense is a circuit realized by at least appropriately combining a circuit, a circuit, a processor, a memory, and the like. That is, Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), programmable logic device (for example, Simple Programmable Logic Device (SPLD)), Complex Programmable Logic Device (Complex Pr) ogrammable Logic Device: CPLD), and fields This includes a field programmable gate array (FPGA) and the like.

1. Game Description FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of an information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment. In the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1, an information processing device 2 and a plurality of game devices 3 are communicably connected to each other via a communication network 11, and a game is executed on the game devices 3.

The game according to this embodiment is an online game executed by the information processing system 1. In this game, the user of the game device 3 causes one or more player characters to act in a virtual game space, and causes the player character to compete against an enemy character, which is a non-player character. Further, a character is an example of an object.

The above games can be played on home game consoles such as PlayStation (registered trademark), portable game consoles such as Nintendo Switch (registered trademark), and Oculus equipped with a virtual reality (hereinafter referred to as VR) headset. The game is executed using a VR game machine such as VR (registered trademark) or a game device 3 that is an electronic device such as a personal computer, a smartphone, or a tablet terminal.

2. Overview of Information Processing System 1 As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system 1 includes an information processing device 2 and a plurality of game devices 3. The information processing device 2 stores game programs and game data, and manages the game data of the game device 3 (for each account information described below). The information processing device 2 is configured by, for example, a server. Each of the plurality of game devices 3 has the same configuration. Note that in this embodiment, the system is composed of one or more devices or components. Therefore, for example, even a single information processing device 2 or game device 3, which will be described later, can be an example of the information processing system 1.

The game device 3 executes a predetermined game based on a user's operation. For this purpose, the game device 3 receives (specifically downloads and installs) the game program and game data from the information processing device 2 via the communication network 11. Account information including identification information and a password is assigned to each user in association with the game device 3. This account information is transmitted from the game device 3 to the information processing device 2 at the time of login, and is used for user authentication in the information processing device 2.

After user authentication, mutual communication between the information processing device 2 and the game device 3 becomes possible. After logging in, the game device 3 receives data necessary for playing the game (data related to the game progress) from the information processing device 2, and then outputs game images and sounds to the display 4a and speaker 4b based on the user's operations. , advance the game.

2.1 Hardware Configuration Each hardware configuration of the information processing system 1 will be described below with reference to FIG.

<Information processing device 2>
As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing device 2 includes a communication section 21, a storage section 22, and a control section 23. The communication unit 21 and the storage unit 22 are electrically connected to the control unit 23 via the communication bus 20.

The communication unit 21 is a so-called network interface that is communicably connected to each game device 3 via the communication network 11 such as the Internet and a LAN. The main information that the information processing device 2 receives via the communication unit 21 includes game program download request information, gacha lottery request according to user operation, quest execution request, autoplay execution/termination request, Examples include account information and game data. The main information that the information processing device 2 transmits via the communication unit 21 includes information for confirming that the game device 3 has received the game program, information regarding game media obtained through gacha, etc. .

The storage unit 22 includes a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an SSD (Solid State Drive), and the like. The storage unit 22 stores various programs including a part of the game program according to the present embodiment, various data related to games, and the like.

Specifically, for example, the storage unit 22 stores a user DB, a lottery list, and the like. The user DB contains information such as the user name, user rank, and status regarding the player character operated by the user, the amount of consumption media that can be used in the virtual game space, and parameters for each identification number of the user who plays the game. Information etc. are stored in association with each other. The lottery list is used for a lottery process generally called gacha, and includes a plurality of pieces of information regarding game media to be selected. In the lottery list, information regarding the game medium (name, ability parameters, rarity, level, etc.) is associated with selection ratios based on the lottery. Further, the ability parameters include, for example, when the game medium is a player character, military strength, HP, attack power, defense power, intelligence, or speed.

The control unit 23 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the information processing device 2, which is its own device. In particular, the control unit 23 realizes various functions related to the information processing device 2, which is its own device, by reading a predetermined program stored in the storage unit 22. That is, information processing by software stored in the storage unit 22 is specifically implemented by the control unit 23, which is an example of hardware, so that each functional unit described below can be executed. Note that the control section 23 is not limited to a single control section, and may be implemented so as to have a plurality of control sections 23 for each function. It may also be a combination thereof.

Examples of the information processing executed by the control unit 23 include billing settlement processing, user account authentication processing, gacha lottery selection processing, and the like. The billing settlement process is executed, for example, based on a billing request necessary to recover a predetermined amount of parameters during the game. The user account authentication process is executed using user identification information received from the game device 3, for example. The gacha lottery selection process is a process in which, in response to a gacha lottery request, one or more game media are selected by lottery from a lottery list based on the selection probability for each game medium. According to the gacha lottery selection process, the information regarding the selected game medium and the identification information of the user who performed the operation to send the lottery request are associated in the user DB, so that the user can: You will receive the winning game content as a result of drawing the gacha yourself.

To further supplement the above, "game media" is electronic data representing elements related to the game, including the name of the character used as the player character, and the items used by the player character in the virtual game space. Includes weapons, armor, tools, etc. Users can obtain game media through a lottery method called gacha, in addition to direct purchase through payment and quest clearing. The obtained game content is stored and managed in the user DB in association with the identification information of the user who owns the game content. Furthermore, "gacha" is a method in which the information processing device 2 selects an arbitrary game medium from a lottery list based on a predetermined selection ratio. The selected arbitrary game content is provided to the user's game device 3. "The game content selected in the gacha is given to the user/owned by the user" is synonymous with "the game content selected in the lottery process is/is associated with identification information indicating the user". be.

<Game device 3>
A display 4a, a speaker 4b, and an input device 4c are externally connected or built into the game device 3. The game device 3 also includes a communication section 31, a storage section 32, a control section 33, a graphics processing section 34a, an audio processing section 34b, and an operation section 34c. The communication section 31, the storage section 32, the graphic processing section 34a, the audio processing section 34b, and the operation section 34c are electrically connected to the control section 33 via the communication bus 30.

The communication unit 31 is a so-called network interface that is communicably connected to the communication network 11 in order to transmit and receive various data between the game device 3 and the information processing device 2. The main information that the game device 3 receives via the communication unit 31 includes account information, new game data download request information, gacha execution request, quest execution request, and the like. The main information that the game device 3 transmits via the communication unit 31 includes new game data sent from the information processing device 2 in response to download request information, information regarding game media selected by lottery processing, etc. Can be mentioned.

The storage unit 32 includes an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 32 stores game data downloaded from the information processing device 2, various programs including a part of the game program, account information of the game device 3, which is the own device, user information, and the like. Note that the user information is at least part of information in the user DB stored in the storage unit 22 of the information processing device 2. The user DB manages a master of user information, and the storage unit 32 of the game device 3 receives at least part of the information of this master from the information processing device 2 and stores it.

The control unit 33 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the game device 3, which is its own device. In particular, the control section 33 realizes various functions related to the game device 3, which is the own device, by reading out a predetermined program stored in the storage section 32. That is, information processing by software stored in the storage unit 32 is specifically implemented by the control unit 33, which is an example of hardware, so that each functional unit described below can be executed. Note that the control section 33 is not limited to a single control section, and may be implemented so as to have a plurality of control sections 33 for each function. It may also be a combination thereof.

In particular, the control unit 33 is configured to execute the game according to the operation of the input device 4c by the user of the game device 3, which is the own device. Specifically, the control unit 33 reads data such as virtual game space objects and textures included in the game data from the storage unit 32, or uses data received from the information processing device 2 to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional Generates game image information. As the game image information is processed by the graphic processing unit 34a, the processed game images are sequentially displayed on the display 4a. In other words, the control unit 33 is configured to perform display control on the display 4a and audio output control on the speaker 4b in response to operations by the user of the game device 3, which is the own device, when executing the game.

The graphic processing unit 34a draws a game image including characters and various objects related to the virtual game space in a moving image format according to the game image information output from the control unit 33. The graphic processing unit 34a is connected to, for example, a liquid crystal display 4a, and a game image drawn in a moving image format is displayed on the display 4a as a game screen. The audio processing section 34b is connected to the speaker 4b, and when the game sound is reproduced and synthesized according to instructions from the control section 33, it is output from the speaker 4b. The operation unit 34c is connected to the input device 4c, and transmits and receives data related to operation inputs to and from the input device 4c. The user inputs an operation signal to the game device 3 by operating the input device 4c. Note that the input device 4c includes a touch panel integrated with the display 4a, an external game pad, a mouse and a keyboard, a microphone for inputting voice, an imaging device for tracking facial expressions or body movements, and an imaging device for tracking body movements. It is a general term for motion capture devices etc.

2.2 Functional Configuration Next, each functional configuration of the information processing device 2 of the information processing system 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the information processing device 2 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 23 executes various programs stored in the storage unit 22, thereby controlling a management unit 230, an avatar control unit 231, a determination unit 232, an interaction control unit 233, a notification unit 234, It functions as a reception section 235 and a display control section 236. That is, the information processing by the software stored in the storage unit 22 is specifically implemented by the control unit 23, which is an example of hardware, so that it can be executed as each functional unit included in the control unit 23.

The management unit 230 is configured to manage various information as a management step. As an example, the management unit 230 manages a first region R1 and a second region R2, which are one of the regions in the virtual space, and the region attribute AT1 associated therewith. In particular, the management unit 230 manages the area management table T1 and item management table T2 stored in the storage unit 22. The region R, region attribute AT1, region management table T1, and item management table T2 will be described in detail later.

The avatar control unit 231 is configured to control the avatar in the virtual space as an avatar control step. As an example, the avatar control unit 231 controls the avatar to be placed in the first region R1 or the second region R2. An avatar is an object operated by a user as an alter ego of the user in a virtual space.

The determining unit 232 is configured to determine, as a determining step, a display mode regarding the avatar in the virtual space. As an example, the determining unit 232 determines the display mode regarding the avatar in the first region R1 or the second region R2.

The dialogue control unit 233 is configured to control dialogue between users as a dialogue control step. As an example, the dialogue control unit 233 controls dialogue between a plurality of users corresponding to avatars placed in different regions R.

The notification unit 234 is configured to perform various notifications to the user as a notification step. The method of notification is not particularly limited, and for example, the notification unit 234 may display the notification on the display 4a of the game device 3 via the display control unit 236, may output sound from the speaker 4b, or may output a sound from the input device. 4c may be vibrated. The notification by the notification unit 234 may be continuously given to some users, or may be canceled by an input from the user via the input device 4c.

The reception unit 235 is configured to receive various information as a reception step. As an example, the reception unit 235 receives user account information, game data, input from the user, etc. from the storage unit 22 of the information processing device 2, the game device 3, or other external device. In this embodiment, various information received by the reception unit 235 will be described as being stored in the storage unit 22.

As a display step, the display control unit 236 causes the display 4a of the game device 3 to display various information stored in the storage unit 32 or a screen including the information in a visually recognizable manner. As an example, the display control unit 236 may generate visual information itself in a form that is visible to humans, such as a screen, an image (for example, a still image or a moving image), an icon, text, etc.; Rendering information for displaying visual information on 4a may be generated and transmitted.

3. Flow of Operation of Information Processing System 1 In this section, the flow of operation of the information processing system 1 described above will be explained.

3.1 Overview of Information Processing FIG. 3 is an activity diagram showing an example of the flow of processing executed by the information processing system 1. The flow of information processing will be outlined below according to this activity diagram.

First, the management unit 230 manages a plurality of regions R in the virtual space and region attributes AT1 associated with each region R (activity A001). Specifically, the management section 230 manages the plurality of regions R stored in the storage section 22, and manages the region attribute AT1 associated with each region R.

Region R is a section in the virtual space. The region R refers to, for example, a continuous range of virtual space in which the user can move via the avatar. Specifically, for example, it is a virtual room surrounded by walls, a ceiling, and a floor, or a virtual town or field surrounded by boundaries that may or may not be visible to the user. In the present embodiment, for example, the management unit 230 defines the areas R as the first user's own room, the second user's own room, a department A office (an example of the first area R1), and a work room (other than the first area R1). (an example of the second region R2), etc.

The area attribute AT1 is an attribute set for each area R. The area attribute AT1 is, for example, an attribute representing an impression of the area R, and is used to unify the atmosphere of the area R, to convey to the user the purpose of use of the area R, or to limit the impression that the user can recall from the area R. is set to In this embodiment, the management unit 230 sets the area attribute AT1 of the first user's own room and the second user's own room to "casual", the area attribute AT1 of the office of department A to "formal", and the area attribute AT1 of the work room. is managed as a "sport".

Next, the following processing of activities A002 to A005 and processing of activities A006 to A009 are executed in parallel.

In activities A002 to A005, the following processing is executed. The receiving unit 235 receives coordination settings for the first avatar AV1 from the first user via input using the input device 4c (activity A002). Specifically, the receiving unit 235 receives a selection input of a combination of items for each of one or more area attributes AT1 from the first user. The items include, for example, clothes, accessories, hairstyles, makeup, facial expressions, pets, etc. that the display control unit 236 displays in association with the avatar.

Subsequently, the reception unit 235 receives an input from the first user to move the first avatar AV1 from the first user's own room to the office of department A via the input device 4c (activity A003). ).

Subsequently, the determining unit 232 determines the display mode (that is, the main mode) regarding the first avatar AV1 in the department A office according to the area attribute AT1 associated with the department A office (activity A004). Specifically, for example, the determining unit 232 determines a combination of items preset by the first user for the area attribute AT1 of "formal" as the coordination of the first avatar AV1 in the department A office. The main mode is the main display mode of the avatar or region R. For example, it is a display mode of the avatar that is visible to other avatars placed in the same region R. Or, for example, it is a mode of display of the region R that is visually recognized from within the region R.

Subsequently, the avatar control unit 231 controls the first avatar AV1 corresponding to the first user to be placed in the office of department A (activity A005). To describe this from another perspective, if avatars corresponding to users other than the first user are further arranged in the office room of department A, the display control unit 236 displays the 1 avatar AV1 is displayed in the main mode. Specifically, the display control unit 236 displays the first avatar AV1 placed in the office of department A on the display 4a of the other user's game device 3 in a manner that associates it with the item determined in activity A004. Display.

On the other hand, in activities A006 to A009, the following processing is executed. The reception unit 235 receives coordination settings for the second avatar AV2 from the second user via input using the input device 4c (activity A006). Specifically, the receiving unit 235 receives a selection input of a combination of items for each of one or more area attributes AT1 from the second user.

Subsequently, the reception unit 235 receives an input from the second user to move the second avatar AV2 from the second user's own room to the work room through the input using the input device 4c (activity A007). .

Subsequently, the determining unit 232 determines the display mode (that is, the main mode) regarding the second avatar AV2 in the workation room according to the area attribute AT1 associated with the workation room (activity A008). Specifically, for example, the determining unit 232 determines a combination of items preset by the second user for the area attribute AT1 of "sports" as the coordination of the second avatar AV2 in the workation room.

Subsequently, the avatar control unit 231 controls the second avatar AV2 corresponding to the second user to be placed in the workation room (activity A009). To describe this from another perspective, if avatars corresponding to users other than the second user are further arranged in the work room, the display control unit 236 displays the 2 avatar AV2 is displayed in the main mode. Specifically, the display control unit 236 displays the second avatar AV2 placed in the office of department A on the display 4a of the other user's game device 3 in a manner that associates it with the item determined in activity A008. Display.

Next, the receiving unit 235 receives, from the first user, an input for requesting a dialogue from the first user to the second user via an input using the input device 4c (activity A010). Dialogue refers to a conversation between users while visually recognizing each other. In this embodiment, it refers to a conversation between users while visually recognizing their respective avatars.

Next, the determining unit 232 determines the sub-aspect of the user who has applied for the call, depending on the main form of the user who has applied for the call. Specifically, the display mode (i.e., sub-mode) regarding the second avatar AV2 to be displayed during dialogue is determined based on the display mode of information regarding the first avatar AV1 in the office of department A (activity A011 ). For example, the sub-aspect of the second avatar AV2 is determined according to the area attribute AT1 set in association with the department A office where the first avatar AV1 is placed. For example, the determining unit 232 selects a combination of items preset by the second user for the area attribute AT1 of "formal" as the coordination (i.e., sub-aspect) of the second avatar AV2 to be displayed during interaction. decide. To describe the above from another perspective, the sub-mode is determined based on the item specified as the display mode of information regarding the first avatar AV1 in the department A office room. The sub-aspect is a secondary display aspect of the avatar or region R. For example, it is a display mode of the avatar that is visible to other avatars placed in other regions R. Or, for example, it is a mode of display of the region R that is visually recognized from outside the region R.

Next, the notification unit 234 notifies the second user that the first user has applied for dialogue (activity A012). Specifically, the notification unit 234 transmits a signal for displaying a notification on the display 4a to the second user's game device 3 via the communication unit 21. Subsequently, the display control unit 236 causes the display 4a of the second user's game device 3 to display a notification including the option of approving or declining the conversation application.

Here, if the reception unit 235 receives an input from the second user to decline the application for dialogue, the subsequent processing is omitted. On the other hand, if the reception unit 235 receives an input from the second user approving the application for dialogue, the process proceeds to the next step. That is, the following processing of activity A013 and processing of activity A014 are executed in parallel.

In activity A013, the display control unit 236 displays the second avatar AV2 in the sub-mode in the field of view corresponding to the first user. Specifically, the display control unit 236 causes the second avatar AV2 to be displayed on the display 4a of the first user's game device 3 in a manner that is associated with the item determined in the activity A011. To describe this from another perspective, the display control unit 236 displays information regarding the second avatar AV2 in the workation room in the field of view corresponding to the first user, depending on the relationship between the first user and the second user. , it is displayed in the sub-mode regardless of the main mode which is the normal display mode.

On the other hand, in activity A014, the display control unit 236 displays the first avatar AV1 in the main mode in the visual field corresponding to the second user. Specifically, the display control unit 236 causes the first avatar AV1 to be displayed on the display 4a of the second user's game device 3 in a manner that is associated with the item determined in the activity A004.

Next, the dialogue control unit 233 controls dialogue between the first user and the second user via the first avatar AV1 and the second avatar AV2. Specifically, for example, the interaction control unit 233 controls communication of data related to interaction between the first user's game device 3 and the second user's game device 3 via the communication unit 21 . For example, audio input via the input device 4c of the first user's game device 3 is reproduced via the speaker 4b of the second user's game device 3. Note that the same applies to the reverse. To describe the processing of activities A010 to A015 from another perspective, a dialogue is executed when a first user makes an offer to a second user and is accepted by the second user.

To summarize the above, the information processing system 1 includes the control unit 23. The control section 23 includes the following sections. The avatar control unit 231 arranges the first avatar AV1 corresponding to the first user in a first region R1 that is one of the regions in the virtual space, and also arranges the first avatar AV1 corresponding to the first user in the first region R1, which corresponds to the second user other than the first user. control to place the second avatar AV2 in the second region R2 other than the first region R1. The dialogue control unit 233 controls dialogue between the first user and the second user via the first avatar AV1 and the second avatar AV2. The display control unit 236 displays information regarding the second avatar AV2 within the second region R2 or the second region R2 in the visual field corresponding to the first user, depending on the relationship between the first user and the second user. Display in a sub-mode regardless of the main mode which is a normal display mode.

According to this, it is possible to realize a game that can improve user convenience. In particular, since the display mode regarding the avatar during interaction is automatically determined, the user does not need to set the display mode each time, which is user-friendly. Furthermore, by displaying avatars in a manner that corresponds to the relationships between users during dialogue, it is possible to realize the information processing system 1 that can encourage smooth communication between users. In addition, by having multiple users interact with each other via multiple avatars placed in different areas R, even users who do not have the authority to move to a specific area R can You can interact with other users within the site. This makes it possible to realize an information processing system 1 that is fairer to users.

In addition, by determining the sub-aspect of the second avatar AV2 based on the main aspect of the first avatar AV1 of the side requesting dialogue, it becomes clearer which aspect to match the display, and the user can follow the rules. It is possible to realize an information processing system 1 that is easy to understand and more user-friendly.

Further, since the sub-aspect is determined according to the attribute set in association with the first region R1, the process for the determining unit 232 to determine the sub-aspect becomes easier, and the load on the information processing device 2 is reduced. can be reduced.

3.2 Details of Information Processing The details of the information processing outlined above will be explained using diagrams.

<Area management table T1>
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the area management table T1 that manages information for each area R. The area management table T1 has, as information, an identifier T11, an area name T12, an administrator user T13, an area attribute T14 (AT1), attribute control information T15, and a disclosure range T16.

The identifier T11 is unique information assigned to each region R on a one-to-one basis in order to identify the region R.

The area name T12 is information regarding the name of each area R. In FIG. 4, Daiki's room, Manabu Tanaka's room, department A office, workcation room, etc. are illustrated.

The administrator user T13 is information that identifies the user who manages the region R. For example, the administrator user T13 is information of a user who can set the area name T12, area attribute T14 (AT1), attribute control information T15, and disclosure range T16.

The area attribute T14 (AT1) is information regarding attributes set for each area R. Specifically, the domain attributes T14 (AT1) include, for example, formal, casual, urban, modern, cool, stylish, classic, elegance, traditional, bohemian, chic, antique, vintage, retro, industrial, natural, country, simple, These attributes represent impressions such as pop, cute, minimal, sports, rock, etc. Further, the area attribute AT1 is, specifically, an attribute representing a style such as an actual region, era, or culture, such as Scandinavian, Asian, Japanese, or mid-century.

Attribute control information T15 is information regarding control of area attribute AT1. Specifically, it is information regarding the conditions under which the area attribute AT1 of the area R is changed. In the example of FIG. 4, the office of department A is controlled so that the area attribute AT1 is switched at a specific time. For example, the area attribute T14 (AT1) of the office of department A is controlled so that it is set as "formal" between 9:00 and 18:00, and as "casual" between 18:00 and 9:00 the next day.

The disclosure range T16 is information regarding the disclosure range of the area R. Specifically, the disclosure range T16 can be set to, for example, private, disclosure only to some members of a specific group, disclosure to all users who use the information processing system 1, etc.

<Item management table T2>
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an item management table T2 that manages items owned by each user for each user. The item management table T2 has, as information, an identifier T21, an item name T22, an item attribute T23 (AT2), a large category T24, and a medium category T25. The example in FIG. 5 shows an item management table T2 that manages items owned by the second user.

The identifier T21 is unique information attached to each item on a one-to-one basis in order to identify the item.

Item name T22 is information regarding the name of the item. In FIG. 5, a house T-shirt, a star T-shirt, a cat sweatshirt, etc. are illustrated.

Item attribute T23 (AT2) is information managed in association with an item. Specifically, for example, item attribute T23 (AT2) is information managed in correspondence with area attribute T14 (AT1). As shown in the example of FIG. 5, the management unit 230 can manage one item by associating two or more item attributes AT2.

The main aspect and sub-aspect regarding the avatar are determined by specifying the item to be displayed in association with the second avatar AV2 from among the items owned by the second user. To explain using the examples of FIGS. 4 and 5, in Daiki's room (an example of area R), an item having an item attribute AT2 that matches the area attribute AT1 of "casual" is identified. For example, items having the item attribute AT2 of "casual", such as a house T-shirt, a star T-shirt, and a cat sweatshirt, are identified. As a result, a combination of items that match the impression of the region R is automatically specified, further improving user convenience.

The large category T24 and the medium category T25 are information regarding categories into which items are classified. The medium category T25 is a category that further subdivides the large category T24. For example, if the large category is "clothing", the medium categories are tops, bottoms, sets, etc. Although not shown, tops can be referred to as ``dress shirts,'' ``blouses,'' ``jackets,'' etc., bottoms can be ``pants,'' ``skirts,'' and set clothing can be further referred to as ``dresses,'' ``dresses,'' etc. It can also be subdivided.

<Coordination settings>
FIG. 6 is an image diagram showing an example of the visual field 5a corresponding to the second user and the coordination selection screen 60 that is visible to the second user.

The field of view 5a is the field of view of the second avatar AV2 (that is, the field of view corresponding to the second user), which is virtually arranged in the area 50 (the second user's own room). Specifically, the field of view 5a is, for example, a screen displayed on the display 4a of the second user's game device 3. The field of view 5a includes a display window 51, an area name 501, a setting content display 502, and a virtual object 503 that are virtually arranged within the area 50 (the second user's room).

The name of the area 50 is displayed in the area name 501. The setting content display 502 displays, for example, information corresponding to the area attribute T14 (AT1) of the area management table T1. In the example of FIG. 6, it is displayed that the area attribute AT1 of the area 50 (the second user's room) is set to "casual."

The virtual object 503 is a virtual object virtually placed within the area 50 (the second user's own room). The virtual objects 503 are, for example, furniture, home appliances, interior decoration, food and drink, buildings, vehicles, animals and plants, objects caused by weather phenomena, characters other than avatars, and the like. In the example of FIG. 6, the virtual object 503 is a full-length mirror placed in the area 50 (the second user's room), and the current display mode of the second avatar AV2 corresponding to the first user (i.e., the main aspect) is shown.

For example, virtual objects 503 may be controlled to have functionality associated with each virtual object 503. In the example of FIG. 6, a display window 51 for setting the coordination of the second avatar AV2 in response to an operation by the second user to move the second avatar AV2 in front of the virtual object 503 (in this example, a full-length mirror) is displayed.

The display window 51 is a virtual screen displayed within the area 50 (the second user's room). In the example of FIG. 6, the display window 51 includes a tab 511, an operation button 512, and an avatar preview 513. The receiving unit 235 receives coordination settings for the second avatar AV2 through selection input using the tab 511 and the operation button 512 by the second user. The second user can set coordination for each area attribute AT1 by switching the tabs 511. In the avatar preview 513, the display mode (that is, the main mode) regarding the second avatar AV2, which is set for each area attribute AT1, is displayed in a mode that is visible to the second user.

The coordination selection screen 60 is a screen that receives an input from the second user to select a combination of items to be displayed in association with the second avatar AV2. In the example of FIG. 6, the coordination selection screen 60 is a screen displayed when the second user selects the "Clothing" operation button 512 while the "Casual" tab 511 is selected.

The coordination selection screen 60 includes an avatar preview 600, an operation button 601, an item display area 602, and an item 603. In the item display area 602, an item 603 held by the second user is displayed. In the example of FIG. 6, among the items owned by the second user and having the area attribute AT1 of "casual," items whose major category is "clothing" and whose medium category is "tops" are displayed. In the avatar preview 600, the item 603 selected by the second user is displayed in a manner associated with the second avatar AV2.

On the coordination selection screen 60 or the display window 51, when the second user selects the "determination" operation button 601 or the operation button 512, the coordination of the second avatar AV2 is set. Further, for example, in response to the second user selecting the "Shop" operation button 601, a screen is displayed that allows the second user to purchase items.

<Move to second area R2>
FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing an example of the visual field 5b and the visual field 5c corresponding to the second user. The description of the visual field 5b and the visual field 5c is the same as the description of the visual field 5a above, and will therefore be omitted. The field of view 5b and the field of view 5c include a display window 52, a region name 501, a setting content display 502, and a virtual object 503, which are virtually arranged within the region 50 (the second user's own room).

In the example of FIG. 7, the virtual object 503 is a door that connects the area 50 (the second user's room) to another area R. In the example of the visual field 5b, the display window 52 is displayed in response to the second user's operation of moving the second avatar AV2 in front of the virtual object 503 (in this example, a door).

The display window 52 is a virtual screen displayed within the area 50 (the second user's room). In the example of the field of view 5b, the display window 52 includes operation buttons 521. The receiving unit 235 receives the designation of the region R as the movement destination through a selection input using the operation button 512 by the second user. For example, the display control unit 236 displays the area R that is frequently used by the second user as a movement destination candidate. Further, for example, in response to the second user's selection of the “move destination list” operation button 521, the display control unit 236 displays a search screen for the movable region R.

The determining unit 232 determines the coordination of the second avatar AV2 in response to the second user selecting the "workation room" operation button 521 and selecting the workation room as the destination. Subsequently, the notification unit 234 notifies the second user of the determined coordination, for example in the form of the display window 52 in the visual field 5c. In the example of the field of view 5c, the display window 52 includes an operation button 521, an avatar preview 522, and a display name preview 523.

In the avatar preview 522, the mode of display of the second avatar AV2 in the work room (ie, the main mode) is displayed in a mode that is visible to the second user. In the example of the field of view 5c, the coordination of the second avatar AV2 is displayed, which is set in association with "sports" which is the area attribute AT1 of the work room.

For example, when approval by the second user is accepted through selection of the "OK" operation button 521, the avatar control unit 231 controls the second avatar AV2 to be placed in the work room. On the other hand, if the second user's denial is accepted through selection of the “reselect” operation button 521, the movement of the second avatar AV2 is not executed. Instead, the display control unit 236 displays the coordination selection screen 60, and then the reception unit 235 receives a selection of coordination corresponding to the area attribute AT1 of “sports” from the second user.

The display name preview 523 displays the display mode of the second user's name, which is displayed in correspondence with the second avatar AV2 in the department A office, in a mode that is visible to the second user. In the example of the visual field 5c, the display name preview 523 indicates that the second user's name is displayed as "Daiki Sato." For example, when the second user selects the "display name setting" operation button 521, the reception unit 235 can accept the setting of the name display mode.

<Display mode in second region R2>
FIG. 8 is an image diagram showing an example of a display mode of the second avatar AV2 and the third avatar AV3. For example, if a first avatar AV1, a second avatar AV2, and a fourth avatar AV4 (not shown) are arranged in the work room, the field of view 7 is the fourth avatar operating the fourth avatar AV4. This is the field of view that corresponds to the user. The visual field 7 includes an area name 701, a setting content display 702, a reaction 703, a second avatar AV2, and a third avatar AV3, which are virtually arranged in the area 70 (work room).

The name of the area 70 is displayed in the area name 701. The setting content display 702 displays, for example, information corresponding to the area attribute T14 (AT1) of the area management table T1. In the example of FIG. 8, it is displayed that the area attribute AT1 of the area 70 (work room) is set to "sports".

In field of view 7, second avatar AV2 includes item AV2a and display name AV2b. Specifically, the item AV2a and the display name AV2b are displayed in association with each other on the second avatar AV2. In the example of field of view 7, item AV2a is the hairstyle and clothing of second avatar AV2. Item AV2a and display name AV2b are displayed in a manner set in advance by the second user. In the visual field 7, an item AV2a corresponding to the area attribute AT1 of "sports" is displayed as a part of the second avatar AV2. The same applies to the third avatar AV3.

The output sound 71 indicates the content uttered by the second user via the second avatar AV2. In the example of FIG. 8, the output sound 71 is the sound output from the speaker 4b of the game device 3 of the third user and the fourth user, and is not included in the field of view 7. Furthermore, the reaction 703 is a pictogram displayed based on input by the third user. As shown in this example, interaction between multiple users via avatars is controlled in area 70. The interaction is, for example, communication between users via phone calls, text chats, reactions based on images (eg, still images or videos), avatar gestures, avatar facial expressions, and the like.

<Application for dialogue>
FIG. 9 is an image diagram showing an example of an invitation screen 61 that is visible to the first user and a notification screen 62 that is visible to the second user.

The invitation screen 61 is, for example, a confirmation screen displayed in response to an input by the first user requesting a dialogue with the second user. In this example, the first avatar AV1 placed in the office of department A is operated by the first user, and the second avatar AV2 placed in the work room is operated by the second user. That is, an application for a virtual video call is made from the first avatar AV1 placed in the office of department A to the second avatar AV2 placed in the work room. The invitation screen 61 is displayed on the display 4a of the first user's game device 3. The invitation screen 61 includes operation buttons 611 and a display name preview 612. For example, in response to the reception unit 235 accepting an input from the first user using the “OK” operation button 611, the notification unit 234 notifies the second user that there has been an application for dialogue. In the example of the invitation screen 61, the display name preview 612 indicates that the name of the first user will be displayed as "Manabu Tanaka" on the dialogue screen 8a, which will be described later.

The notification screen 62 is, for example, a screen displayed on the display 4a of the second user's game device 3 in response to receiving the input of the “OK” operation button 611 from the first user. The notification screen 62 includes an operation button 621, a display name preview 622, and an avatar preview 623. In the example of the notification screen 62, the display name preview 622 indicates that the first user's name will be displayed as "Daiki Sato" on the dialog screen 8a. Furthermore, the avatar preview 623 displays the coordination of the second avatar AV2 that is displayed on the dialog screen 8a that is viewed by the first user.

When the reception unit 235 receives the operation button 621 “Start dialogue with this coordination” from the second user, the dialogue control unit 233 controls the dialogue between the first user and the second user via their respective avatars. control to start. The second user can reselect the coordination of the second avatar AV2 by selecting the "Reselect coordination" operation button 621. To describe the above from another aspect, the notification unit 234 notifies the second user of the coordination of the second avatar AV2 determined in the activity A011. The notification includes, for example, content to confirm with the second user whether or not the second avatar AV2 may be displayed in the determined manner. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the first user from viewing the second avatar AV2 in a display mode that the second user does not desire, which is more user-friendly.

<Dialogue screen>
FIG. 10 is an image diagram showing an example of the dialog screen 8a that is visually recognized by the first user. Specifically, the dialog screen 8a is, for example, a screen displayed on the display 4a of the first user's game device 3. The dialogue screen 8a is displayed when the application for dialogue is approved by the second user selecting the operation button 621 on the notification screen 62 in FIG. The dialog screen 8a includes an avatar display area 81, an avatar display area 82, an operation button 85, a display name AV1b, and a display name AV2b.

Avatar display area 81 includes second avatar AV2 and background 810, and avatar display area 82 includes first avatar AV1 and background 820. The avatar display area 81 and the avatar display area 82 are imaged by a virtual camera that images the inside of each region R (i.e., the first region R1 and the second region R2) in which the first avatar AV1 and the second avatar AV2 are arranged. It is an image. In the example of the dialog screen 8a, the display mode of the first user who requested the dialog is prioritized, and the second avatar AV2 is displayed in a sub-mode.

In the avatar display area 82, the first avatar AV1 includes the item AV1a. Specifically, the item AV1a is displayed in association with the first avatar AV1. In the example of the dialog screen 8a, the item AV1a is the hairstyle and clothing of the first avatar AV1. For example, in the avatar display area 82, the item AV1a is displayed in a mode (that is, a main mode) corresponding to "formal" which is the area attribute AT1 of the first area R1.

In the avatar display area 81, the second avatar AV2 includes the item AV2a. Specifically, the item AV2a is displayed in association with the second avatar AV2. In the example of the dialog screen 8a, the item AV2a is the hairstyle and clothing of the second avatar AV2. For example, in the avatar display area 81, the item AV2a is displayed in a mode (ie, a sub-mode) corresponding to "formal" which is the area attribute AT1 of the first area R1. Specifically, for example, a combination of items AV2a preset by the second user for the area attribute AT1 of "formal" is displayed in association with the second avatar AV2.

The output sound 83 indicates the content of the sound uttered by the second user and output from the speaker 4b in the first user's game device 3, and the input sound 84 indicates the content of the sound uttered by the first user and input into the input device 4c. Indicates the content of the audio. In the example of FIG. 10, the output sound 83 and the input sound 84 are only shown for convenience of explanation, and are not actually included in the dialogue screen 8a.

For example, the first user can end the interaction with the second user by selecting the "end" operation button 85.

<Display mode of second avatar AV2 during dialogue in second area R2>
As already explained in FIG. 8, the avatar control unit 231 further controls the third avatar AV3 corresponding to the third user, who is different from the first user and the second user, to be placed in the work room. . FIG. 11 is an image diagram showing an example of the visual field 9 corresponding to the third user. The field of view 9 shown in FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b) includes an area name 901, a setting content display 902, a virtual screen 903, and a second avatar AV2, which are virtually arranged in an area 90 (work room). including. The output sound 83 is a sound output from the speaker 4b of the third user's game device 3, and is not actually included in the visual field 9. The virtual screen 903 is a screen that is virtually displayed in front of the second avatar AV2, and for example, in the field of view corresponding to the second user, an interaction screen with the first user is displayed. For example, in the field of view corresponding to the third user, the virtual screen 903 displays the name of the person with whom the second user is interacting and the fact that the interaction is being performed. Other explanations of the visual field 9 are similar to those of the visual field 7, and will therefore be omitted.

For example, the display control unit 236 displays information regarding the second avatar AV2 that is interacting with the first avatar AV1 in the main mode, regardless of the sub mode, in the visual field corresponding to the third user. In the example of FIG. 11(a), item AV2a corresponding to area attribute AT1 of "formal" is displayed as part of second avatar AV2.

For example, the display mode of the second avatar AV2 in the third user's visual field is determined depending on the relationship between the first user and the third user. For example, if the first user is the common boss of the second and third users, the third user may also be invited to the dialogue, so the second avatar AV2 is In this example, the character is displayed as wearing a suit. Thereby, the third user can recognize that the first user is having a conversation with the boss, and can take care not to disturb the first user. Moreover, since the third user can also prepare to participate in the dialogue, it is possible to realize a more user-friendly information processing system 1.

Further, for example, the display control unit 236 displays information regarding the second avatar AV2 that is currently interacting with the first avatar AV1 in a sub-mode regardless of the main mode in the visual field corresponding to the third user. In the example of FIG. 11(b), item AV2a corresponding to area attribute AT1 of "sports" is displayed as part of second avatar AV2.

For example, if the first user and the third user do not have a special relationship such as a boss and a subordinate, the display mode of the second avatar AV2 does not change and is displayed in the main mode. By not changing the display mode of the first avatar AV1, the casual atmosphere of the workcation room can be maintained, and a comfortable virtual space can be provided to other users who operate the avatars staying in the workation room. can.

[others]
Regarding the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment described above, the following modifications may be adopted.

The relationship between the first user and the second user may be, for example, that of a superior, a subordinate, a colleague, a business partner, a family member, a friend, or the like. As information for each user, the management unit 230 may manage, for example, parameters of intimacy with other users, categories for classifying relationships, and the like.

In a modified example, what is displayed in the sub-aspect during dialogue is not limited to information regarding the avatar, but may also be information regarding the background of the avatar (for example, the region R where the avatar is placed). Specifically, for example, in activity A013, the display control unit 236 displays information regarding the work room in the visual field corresponding to the first user in accordance with the relationship between the first user and the second user. It is displayed in a sub-mode regardless of the main mode. For example, as shown in the example of FIG. 10, not only the second avatar AV2 but also the background 810 may be displayed in a sub-mode (that is, a display mode associated with the "formal" area attribute AT1). As a result, the display mode regarding the region R that is the background of the avatar is automatically determined during interaction, and the user does not need to set the display mode each time, which is user-friendly. Further, by displaying the background of the avatar according to the situation of the other party, it is possible to realize the information processing system 1 that can encourage smooth communication between users.

In a modified example, a sub-aspect of information regarding the second avatar AV2 or the second region R2 may be determined based on a display manner of information regarding the first region R1. For example, if the first region R1 where the first avatar AV1 is placed is displayed in an office mode, the sub-mode of the second avatar AV2 may be determined as a mode in which the second avatar AV2 is wearing a suit, and the second region R2 The sub-aspect may be determined as an office aspect. The user's convenience is further improved by determining a sub-aspect suitable for the situation of the region R (for example, a room) where the avatar of the conversation partner is placed.

In a modified example, when the first user is in a superior relationship to the second user, the sub-aspect is a display aspect of the first avatar AV1 in the first region R1 or information regarding the first region R1. Determined based on Specifically, for example, the management unit 230 manages a user's identifier and the user's position in association with each other. Among the users participating in the dialogue, the display mode of the avatar corresponding to the other users (i.e., the sub-mode) is adjusted according to the display mode of the avatar corresponding to the user with the highest position (i.e., the main mode). may be determined. Alternatively, for example, even in the case where a subordinate requests a dialogue with a superior, priority may be given to the position, and the subsidiary mode of the subordinate may be determined in accordance with the main mode of the boss. As a result, relationships between users within the organization in the real world are reproduced in the virtual space, and communication between users can be made smoother.

In the above embodiment, the sub-aspect is determined according to the attribute (for example, area attribute AT1) of the department A office which is the first area R1, but the sub-aspect is determined in the second area R2. It may be determined according to an attribute set in association with. The attributes are not limited to the area attribute AT1, but may be attributes that can be set in the area R, such as time, climate (for example, weather, temperature, or humidity), location, and purpose. For example, if working hours are set for department A's office and workation room, the submode may be determined as "casual" based on the fact that the time attribute of area R is outside working hours. good.

In a modified example, a plurality of regions R may exist within the range of a continuous virtual space in which the user can move. For example, the region R may be an area that is identified based on the purpose set at that location, a virtual address, a difference in display mode, etc. Specifically, for example, within one continuous virtual space (for example, a city or a room), there may be areas set as event venues, areas that are only accessible to users with specific rights, areas that are different from others due to the color of the carpet, etc. It may be a distinct area or the like.

In one variation, the coordination of the avatar may not be set by user selection. For example, in the display window 51 of FIG. 6, a recommended combination of items may be specified from among the items on hand by the first user selecting the "Automatic" operation button 512.

In a modified example, the display regarding the avatar is not limited to the avatar's clothes, etc., and may be the following example. For example, displays related to avatars include the form of the display frame for displaying the avatar, special effects such as making the avatar shine, and the form of the display name that is displayed in association with the avatar (e.g., font, size, color, etc.) or background color). Depending on the user's selection, these display modes may be settable for each area attribute AT1. Further, the avatar does not need to be limited to humans, and may be, for example, animals, imaginary creatures, characters based on these motifs, or the like. In one example, the avatar's skin color, eye color, hair color, facial expression, etc. may be selectable by the user.

In a modified example, a user may hold multiple accounts in the information processing system 1. In this example, settings for associating the area attribute AT1 with a specific account may be made by the user. For example, in the area R where the area attribute AT1 is "formal", coordination of "formal" that is set in association with a work account may be displayed. Alternatively, for example, in the area R of the user's workplace, coordination for each area attribute AT1, which is set in association with the work account, may be displayed. Or, for example, a major aspect or a minor aspect may be associated with a particular account.

In a modified example, the dialogue control unit 233 may perform dialogue between users (for example, a video call using an actual camera, etc.) instead of using an avatar. Further, a call may be performed without users visually recognizing each other.

In a modified example, the display mode of the second avatar or the second region R2 may be the main mode instead of the sub-mode during the interaction. For example, in interactions outside of working hours, the second avatar or second region R2 may be displayed in the main mode. Further, for example, the user may be able to select display in the main mode instead of the sub mode. In one example, if the second user does not have an item in hand that corresponds to the area attribute AT1 of the first area R1, the second user may be notified of this before starting the dialogue. In that case, after the interaction ends, the display control unit 236 displays a movement guide (for example, a button, a link, etc. that accepts movement) to a shop where the item can be purchased on the display 4a of the second user's game device 3. You may do so. Here, the shop may be a screen on which items can be purchased, or may be one of the areas R where the user can operate an avatar to look around at products.

In one variation, movement from a specific region R to another region R may be performed by the user operating an avatar. Specifically, an avatar operated by a user may perform actions such as walking in a city, riding a train, bus, etc. in a virtual space, and movement in the real world may be reproduced.

FIG. 12 is an image diagram for explaining a modification. In the dialog screen 8b shown in FIG. 12(a), the avatar display area 81 displays a third avatar AV3 in addition to the second avatar AV2. The explanation of the dialog screen 8b other than the above is the same as that of the dialog screen 8a, and will therefore be omitted. In this example, the third avatar AV3 is placed within the imaging area of the virtual camera, which defines the field of view corresponding to the first user. FIG. 12(b) is a schematic diagram showing the imaging area of the virtual camera. Specifically, FIG. 12(b) shows the area 70 (work room) viewed from directly above. For example, the virtual screen 704 may have the function of a virtual camera. In that case, the avatar and object included in the imaging area 705 are displayed in the avatar display area 81 of the interaction screen 8b.

In this example, the display control unit 236 may display information regarding the third avatar AV3 in a visual field corresponding to the first user in a variable manner depending on the relationship between the first user and the third user. For example, when the first user and the third user have a boss-subordinate relationship, the first user's display mode is given priority and the third avatar AV3 is displayed in a sub-mode. For example, in the example of the dialog screen 8b, in the avatar display area 81, the item AV3a included in the third avatar AV3 is in a mode (i.e., a sub-mode) corresponding to "formal" which is the area attribute AT1 of the first area R1. Is displayed. This makes it possible to encourage smoother communication between multiple users.

In another example, the third avatar AV3 may be displayed in a different avatar display area than the second avatar AV2. For example, when the third avatar AV3 is arranged in a region R different from both the first avatar AV1 and the second avatar AV2, it may be displayed alone in the avatar display area. As in this example, the user may participate in the dialogue from three or more areas R. For example, if the largest number of users participate in the dialogue from area R whose area attribute AT1 is "formal," other users may be displayed in a sub-mode corresponding to "formal."

One aspect of the embodiment may be an information processing method. The information processing method includes each step of the information processing system 1. Further, another aspect of the embodiment may be a program. The program is configured to cause a computer to execute each step in the information processing system 1.

Furthermore, each aspect described below may be provided.
In the information processing system, the interaction is executed when the first user makes an offer to the second user and is accepted by the second user, and the sub-aspect is that is determined based on a display mode of information regarding the first avatar or the first area.
In the information processing system, when the first user is in a superior relationship to the second user, the sub-aspect includes information regarding the first avatar in the first area or the first area. A thing that is determined based on the display mode.
In the information processing system, the sub-aspect is determined according to an attribute set in association with the first area or the second area.
In the information processing system, the main aspect and the sub-aspect are determined by identifying an item to be displayed in association with the second avatar from among items held by the second user, The mode is determined based on an item specified as a display mode of information regarding the first avatar in the first area.
In the information processing system, in the avatar control step, the third avatar corresponding to a third user different from the first user and the second user is further controlled to be placed in the second area, and the In the displaying step, information regarding the second avatar that is interacting with the first avatar is displayed in the main mode regardless of the sub-mode in a visual field corresponding to the third user.
In the information processing system, in the avatar control step, the third avatar corresponding to a third user different from the first user and the second user is further controlled to be placed in the second area, and the In the displaying step, information regarding the second avatar that is interacting with the first avatar is displayed in the sub-mode regardless of the main mode in a visual field corresponding to the third user.
In the information processing system, the avatar control step further includes controlling a third avatar corresponding to a third user different from both the first user and the second user to be placed in the second area; The third avatar is placed within an imaging area of a virtual camera that defines a field of view corresponding to the first user, and in the displaying step, the third avatar is placed within a field of view corresponding to the first user. information about the first user and the third user in a variable manner depending on the relationship between the first user and the third user.
A program configured to cause a computer to execute each step in the information processing system.
Of course, this is not the case.

Finally, although various embodiments according to the present disclosure have been described, these are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. The new embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the disclosure. The embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the disclosure, as well as within the scope of the disclosure described in the claims and its equivalents.

1: Information processing system 11: Communication network 2: Information processing device 20: Communication bus 21: Communication unit 22: Storage unit 23: Control unit 230: Management unit 231: Avatar control unit 232: Determination unit 233: Dialogue control unit 234: Notification section 235: Reception section 236: Display control section 3: Game device 30: Communication bus 31: Communication section 32: Storage section 33: Control section 34a: Graphic processing section 34b: Audio processing section 34c: Operation section 4a: Display 4b: Speaker 4c: Input device 5a: Field of view 5b: Field of view 5c: Field of view 50: Area 501: Area name 502: Setting content display 503: Virtual object 51: Display window 511: Tab 512: Operation button 513: Avatar preview 52: Display window 521 : Operation button 522 : Avatar preview 523 : Display name preview 60 : Coordination selection screen 600 : Avatar preview 601 : Operation button 602 : Item display area 603 : Item 61 : Invitation screen 611 : Operation button 612 : Display name preview 62 : Notification screen 621: Operation button 622: Display name preview 623: Avatar preview 7: Field of view 70: Area 701: Area name 702: Setting content display 703: Reaction 704: Virtual screen 705: Imaging area 71: Output sound 8a: Dialogue screen 8b: Dialogue Screen 81: Avatar display area 810: Background 82: Avatar display area 820: Background 83: Output sound 84: Input sound 85: Operation button 9: Field of view 90: Area 901: Area name 902: Setting content display 903: Virtual screen AT1: Area attribute AT2: Item attribute AV1: First avatar AV1a: Item AV1b: Display name AV2: Second avatar AV2a: Item AV2b: Display name AV3: Third avatar AV3a: Item AV3b: Display name AV4: Fourth avatar R: Area R: Area R1: First area R2: Second area T1: Area management table T11: Identifier T12: Area name T13: Administrator user T14: Area attribute T15: Attribute control information T16: Publication range T2: Item management table T21: Identifier T22: Item name T23: Item attribute T24: Large category T25: Medium category

Claims (10)

An information processing system,
Equipped with a control unit,
The control unit is configured to execute the following steps,
In the avatar control step, a first avatar corresponding to the first user is placed in a first area that is one of the areas in the virtual space, and a first avatar corresponding to a second user other than the first user is placed in a first area, which is one of the areas in the virtual space. 2 avatar to be placed in a second area other than the first area,
In the interaction control step, controlling interaction between the first user and the second user via the first avatar and the second avatar,
In the displaying step , information regarding the second avatar or the second area in the second area is determined in the field of view corresponding to the first user according to the relationship between the first user and the second user. displayed in any of the main and sub-aspects , where
The main mode is a display mode determined based on a display mode of information regarding the second avatar or the second area in the second area,
The system wherein the sub-aspect is a display aspect determined based on a display aspect of information regarding the first avatar or the first area in the first area . The information processing system according to claim 1,
In the displaying step, in the case of displaying information regarding the second avatar or the second area in the second area in the visual field corresponding to the first user, the visual field corresponding to the second user is displayed. In the system, information regarding the first avatar or the first area within the first area is displayed based on a display mode of information regarding the second avatar or the second area within the second area. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2 ,
In the displaying step, when the interaction is executed by the first user making an offer to the second user and being accepted by the second user, in the field of view corresponding to the first user. , a system for displaying information regarding the second avatar or the second area in the second area in the sub-aspect. In the information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
In the displaying step, when the first user is in a superior relationship to the second user, the second avatar or the second avatar in the second area is displayed in the field of view corresponding to the first user. A system for displaying information regarding a region in the sub-aspect. In the information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The system wherein the main aspect and the sub aspect are determined by specifying an item to be displayed in association with the second avatar from among items owned by the second user. In the information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
In the avatar control step, the third avatar corresponding to a third user different from the first user and the second user is further controlled to be placed in the second area,
In the displaying step , in the case where information regarding the second avatar or the second area is displayed in the sub-mode in the field of view corresponding to the first user, the first avatar is displayed in the field of view corresponding to the third user. A system for displaying information regarding the second avatar or the second area with which the person is interacting in the main mode regardless of the sub-mode. In the information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
In the avatar control step, the third avatar corresponding to a third user different from the first user and the second user is further controlled to be placed in the second area,
In the displaying step , in the case where information regarding the second avatar or the second area is displayed in the sub-mode in the field of view corresponding to the first user, the first avatar is displayed in the field of view corresponding to the third user. A system for displaying information regarding the second avatar or the second area during an interaction with the user in the sub-aspect. In the information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the avatar control step, the third avatar corresponding to a third user different from the first user and the second user is further controlled to be placed in the second area, where the third avatar is , located within an imaging area of a virtual camera that defines a field of view corresponding to the first user;
In the displaying step, the system displays information regarding the third avatar in a visual field corresponding to the first user in a variable manner depending on a relationship between the first user and the third user. An information processing system,
Equipped with a control unit,
The control unit is configured to execute the following steps,
In the avatar control step, a first avatar corresponding to the first user is placed in a first area that is one of the areas in the virtual space, and a first avatar corresponding to a second user other than the first user is placed in a first area, which is one of the areas in the virtual space. 2 avatar, and a third avatar corresponding to a third user different from the first user and the second user, to be placed in a second area other than the first area,
In the interaction control step, controlling interaction between the first user and the second user via the first avatar and the second avatar,
In the displaying step, information regarding the second avatar or the second area in the second area is determined according to the relationship between the first user and the third user in the visual field corresponding to the third user. , display in either the main mode or the sub mode, and here
The main mode is a display mode determined based on a display mode of information regarding the second avatar or the second area in the second area,
The system wherein the sub-aspect is a display aspect determined based on a display aspect of information regarding the first avatar or the first area in the first area . A program,
A program configured to cause a computer to execute each step in the information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 9 .