JP7441614B2 - information processing equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device.

There is a method called "capsule toy" that provides items in a random format. Capsule toys are installed in game centers or sections of large commercial facilities, and are mainly used by children.
The user inserts a coin or a special coin into a predetermined slot of the capsule toy, and performs a predetermined operation such as turning a handle, so that a randomly selected object is discharged from a predetermined discharge port.
Items discharged from the capsule toy are stored in a spherical storage member (hereinafter referred to as a "capsule"). This capsule is mainly composed of two hemispherical parts made of plastic, and the space formed by fitting these parts together stores items provided to the user.

Among those who provide capsule toys, there is a strong desire to increase the rate of repeat customer attraction by inducing user interest. Under these circumstances, in order to induce user interest, technology has also been disclosed that allows digital data such as moving images, still images, ring melodies, etc. related to objects stored in capsules to be provided as prizes. (See Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-4433

However, it has been desired to develop a capsule toy that can further induce user interest than the conventional technology including the above-mentioned Patent Document 1.

The present invention has been made in view of this situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a capsule toy that can further arouse user's interest than the conventional technology.

To achieve the above object, an information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes:
a management means for managing offerings provided to the user in response to a predetermined operation by the user;
acquisition means for acquiring predetermined information including at least information regarding the user;
a setting means for setting a predetermined condition for the user to perform the predetermined operation based on the predetermined information acquired by the acquisition means;
provision control means that executes control to provide the provision to the user using the fulfillment of the predetermined condition as a trigger;
Equipped with.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a capsule toy that can further induce user's interest than the conventional technology.

1 is a diagram showing an outline of this service that can be realized by an information processing system including a capsule toy according to an embodiment of an information processing device of the present invention. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an information processing system including a capsule toy according to an embodiment of an information processing device of the present invention. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a capsule toy in the information processing system shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration for executing a capsule providing process among the functional configurations of the capsule toy shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a specific aspect of a capsule toy according to an embodiment of an information processing device of the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Service overview)
First, with reference to FIG. 1, an overview of a service (hereinafter referred to as "this service") to which an information processing system (see FIG. 2 described later) to which an information processing apparatus of the present invention is applied will be explained.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of this service that can be realized by an information processing system including a capsule toy according to an embodiment of an information processing apparatus of the present invention.

This service is an example of a service provided by service provider G (FIG. 2). In this service, various services are provided to the user U who can use the capsule toy 1 to help the user U have more fun. In addition, this service provides various services to support the work of installer H, not only for user U but also for person H (not shown) who installs capsule toy 1 (hereinafter referred to as "installer H"). provided.

The capsule toy 1 is installed, for example, at retail stores, various events, game centers, and the like. By rotating the operation handle 21 of the capsule toy 1 several times, the user U can obtain the capsule (not shown) because the capsule is ejected from the capsule toy 1. Various items M (hereinafter referred to as "provided items M") provided to the user U are randomly stored in this capsule.

A user U who wishes to use the capsule toy 1 can rotate the operating handle 21 (FIG. 3) if a predetermined condition is met.
Hereinafter, the operation performed by the user U to rotate the operating handle 21 (FIG. 3) will be referred to as "play", and the predetermined conditions that the user U must satisfy in order to play the capsule toy 1 will be referred to as "play conditions". .
Specifically, for example, if the play condition is "the payment of 200 yen per play must be completed", user U can purchase capsule toy 1 once by paying 200 yen for capsule toy 1. can be played.

Here, in the case of conventional capsule toys (conventional products), a method of inserting coins, medals, etc. has been adopted as a method of paying usage fees. In other words, in the case of a capsule toy (conventional product), a coin (for example, a 100 yen coin) or a special coin (for example, a medal exclusively for a restaurant that you receive when ordering a children's menu) is inserted into a predetermined slot (not shown). It was in the form of
For this reason, for example, if the usage fee for a capsule toy (conventional product) is 200 yen per play, user U needs to prepare two 100 yen coins in advance.
However, since user U does not always have two 100 yen coins in his wallet, it is necessary to exchange money as necessary. Therefore, when installer H installed a capsule toy (conventional product), it was necessary to install a money exchange machine near the capsule toy.
Note that if the installer H does not install the money exchange machine, it is not only inconvenient for the user U, but the installer H also has to respond to requests for money exchange from the user U in addition to his/her regular duties. In addition, if the capsule toy (conventional product) is installed alone and installer H is not nearby, a retail store (unrelated to installer H) that has a store near the installation location of the capsule toy (conventional product) There was also a situation in which users U who only wanted to exchange money flooded the retail store.

Therefore, the capsule toy 1 shown in FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the information processing device of the present invention adopts not only a method of inserting coins, medals, etc., but also online payment using electronic money as a method of paying usage fees. There is.
Specifically, according to this service, it is possible to adopt an online payment method via the Internet using dedicated application software (hereinafter referred to as "dedicated application") installed on a terminal such as a smartphone. can.
That is, the capsule toy 1 in FIG. 1 is provided with a receiving device (not shown) for payment processing using short-range wireless communication technology. Therefore, according to a smartphone or the like (not shown) that has a payment function using near-field wireless communication technology, the user U can use the smartphone or the like with a dedicated application activated on the receiving device for payment processing (not shown). You can complete the payment of the usage fee just by looking at the screen. In other words, the user U can play the capsule toy 1 without having to prepare as many coins as he needs in advance, as long as he has his own smartphone or the like.
Note that as the near field communication technology, for example, NFC (Near Field Communication) (registered trademark) can be adopted.

In this way, when "the payment of the usage fee is completed" is set as the play condition, the user U can play the capsule toy 1 by paying a predetermined fee.

Here, the capsule toy 1 of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention can also determine the usage fee for the capsule toy 1 for each user U.
In other words, in the case of a capsule toy (conventional product), the usage fee was the same regardless of the user U (for example, 200 yen), but according to this service, the usage fee will be charged depending on the situation of the user U who uses the capsule toy 1. Prices can vary.

Specifically, for example, the capsule toy 1 can change the usage fee depending on the facial expression of the user U during play. In this case, the capsule toy 1 attempts to recognize the facial expression of the user U. If the capsule toy 1 recognizes that the user's facial expression is a smiling face, the capsule toy 1 can also reduce the usage fee to half the normal charge (eg, 200 yen) (eg, 100 yen).
Additionally, during a period when a predetermined campaign (for example, "Smile Campaign") is being carried out, Capsule Tray 1 will waive the usage fee for users U whose facial expressions it recognizes as smiling. You can also do that. Furthermore, if the user U does not smile, the capsule toy 1 may be unable to play with the user U.
Whether or not the expression of the user U is smiling is determined, for example, based on the detection results of various sensors (not shown) included in the capsule toy 1. Specifically, for example, the capsule toy 1 can recognize whether or not the user U is smiling by analyzing the data of the captured image of the user U captured by the built-in camera R.

Furthermore, the play conditions are not particularly limited to such "completing the payment of the usage fee", and for example, the following conditions can also be adopted.
In other words, if installer H has a retail store or restaurant, it means that the installer H has received the specified product or prescribed food or drink from among the products or food provided at the retail store or restaurant. Conditions can be adopted as play conditions. Thereby, the capsule toy 1 can permit use of the capsule toy 1 only to the user U who has been provided with a predetermined product or a predetermined food or drink.
By adopting such play conditions, it can be expected that the number of users U who purchase predetermined products, predetermined food and drinks, etc. in order to satisfy the play conditions will increase. In this way, the capsule toy 1 can be appropriately utilized for sales promotion at retail stores and restaurants.

Furthermore, for example, in a case where auxiliary tickets for a prize drawing are distributed at a retail store, etc., and once a predetermined number of auxiliary tickets are collected, it becomes possible to draw one lottery, the user U may collect a predetermined number of auxiliary tickets. In many cases, the expiration date has passed and the subsidy ticket is wasted.
Therefore, for example, the condition "having one auxiliary ticket" may be adopted as a play condition.
In this case, if capsule toy 1 is set up near a lottery location in a retail store or the like, user U can play capsule toy 1 once using one auxiliary ticket instead of lottery. This makes it possible to eliminate waste of supplementary tickets distributed at retail stores and the like.

The capsule toy 1 also includes a display P that exhibits a signage function to display predetermined information. Therefore, it can be used for sales promotions in retail stores, events, and the like.
Specifically, for example, if the installer H is a retail store that sells supplements, a commercial for the supplement can be displayed on the display P, and the supplement can be used as the offering M.
Thereby, a synergistic effect can be expected between the effect of displaying an advertisement for the supplement on the display P and the effect of providing the supplement as the offering M of the capsule toy 1 as a sales promotion effect.

Furthermore, since the display P can also include a touch panel function, it is also possible to allow the user U to perform a predetermined tap operation, for example.
Using this function, for example, a questionnaire can be displayed on the display P, and if the user U answers the questionnaire, the capsule toy 1 can be played once. In this case, the condition of "answering the questionnaire displayed on the display P" will be adopted as the play condition.

As described above, unlike capsule toys (conventional products), the capsule toy 1 allows various play conditions to be freely set. Therefore, the capsule toy 1 has the potential to be used in various situations in addition to the above-mentioned applications.

Here, the capsule toy (conventional product) is functionally based on the premise that the offering M stored in the capsule C is discharged at random. For this reason, for example, when the provided items M are toys for boys and toys for girls, it is necessary to install two capsule toys (conventional products).
In other words, the tank of one capsule toy (conventional product) is filled with multiple capsules C containing toys for boys, and the tank of the remaining capsule toy (conventional product) is filled with toys for girls. It was necessary to fill the plurality of stored capsules C.

However, in the case of this service, it is possible to provide different offerings M discharged from the capsule toy 1 depending on the attributes of the user U who uses the capsule toy 1. That is, the capsule toy 1 can be provided with a plurality of tanks in which the capsules C are stored. For this reason, for example, a tank filled with a plurality of capsules C containing toys for boys and a tank filled with a plurality of capsules C containing toys intended for girls can be provided, respectively.

In this service, the capsule toy 1 acquires predetermined information including information regarding the user U (hereinafter referred to as "user information"), and provides the following services to the user U, for example, based on the predetermined information. be able to.

Specifically, for example, the capsule toy 1 is equipped with various sensors (not shown), and based on the detection results of these various sensors, the capsule toy 1 is provided with the user U's information as the user information of the user U who attempts to use the capsule toy 1. Context information can be obtained.
Further, for example, the capsule toy 1 can communicate with various other devices (not shown) via the Internet or the like to exchange various information. Therefore, the capsule toy 1 can acquire the context information of the user U as the user information of the user U from the above-mentioned various information.

Here, "context information" refers to information indicating all of the internal state and external state of the user U.
The "internal state" regarding the user U refers to the state indicated by sensing of the user U himself/herself. Specifically, for example, user U's height, weight, gender, age, physical condition (eg, body temperature and pulse), and emotions (eg, happiness, anger, sadness) are all examples of user's U's internal state.
The "external state" regarding the user U refers to a state indicated by sensing of the environment in which the user U is placed. Specifically, for example, the weather and expected weather of the place where the user U exists or may exist in the future, the temperature, the room temperature, the temperature, the spatial or temporal location, and the surroundings of the user U. A predetermined state distributed in at least one of the spatial direction and the temporal direction is an example of the external state of the user U. Note that the "temporal arrangement position" includes, for example, the current time.

Note that the specific configurations of the various sensors included in the capsule toy 1 are not particularly limited. As described above, the camera R that captures an image of at least a part of the user's U body can also be employed as part of the sensor.
As a result, it is possible to obtain not only information regarding user U's facial expressions and emotions as context information of user U, but also information regarding user U's attributes such as gender, generation, height, weight, nationality, etc. You can also.
Using the function of acquiring this context information, the capsule toy 1 can estimate the gender and generation of the user U, and select and discharge the offering M according to the estimated gender and generation.
This eliminates the need to install a capsule toy (conventional product) for each type of offering M, as in the past, so the installer H can enjoy space benefits.

As described above, unlike the capsule toy (conventional product), the capsule toy 1 can estimate the attributes of the user U and discharge the offering M according to the estimated attributes. Therefore, the capsule toy 1 has the potential to be used in various situations in addition to the above-mentioned applications.
For example, if capsule toy 1 is installed in a retail store of installer H, by acquiring context information, it is possible to track how user U moved around the store, what he purchased, etc. It can be recorded and accumulated as This allows customer information to be converted into big data.

For example, in this service, a predetermined incentive is provided to the user U who uses the capsule toy 1. In this embodiment, points are given to user U.
For example, like a normal point service, a predetermined point is added each time the capsule toy 1 is used, and when a certain number of points is reached, it can be exchanged for some kind of prize.
For example, if the installer H is a retail store that distributes the above-mentioned auxiliary tickets, points that can be managed online may be used instead of the conventional paper-based auxiliary tickets. In this case, the user U can receive a notification that some of the points are about to expire, and have the user exchange the points for the right to play.

In this service, performances are performed to enliven the play by user U. Specifically, the user U's play is enlivened by the audio output function (for example, speaker S) and the light emitting function (for example, LED/Light Emitting Diode) provided in the capsule toy 1.
For example, if the offering M is a toy of a character from a TV anime, the character's signature line (for example, "○○ Punch!") may be output as voice. Furthermore, for example, decorative lamps may be turned on or blinked in various patterns in accordance with the audio output.
This can be expected to have the effect of increasing user U's gambling spirit.

As explained above, the capsule toy 1 that can be provided by this service has the versatility to be used in various situations, and therefore can also provide the following services, for example.
That is, as part of a convenience store campaign, the capsule toy 1 can be used in a manner similar to a so-called stamp rally.
Specifically, a capsule toy 1 is installed at each of a plurality of convenience stores located in a predetermined area, and a map indicating the store that the user U should go to next is discharged as an offering M. Make it. Thereby, the user U can visit a plurality of stores while looking at a map, and the user U who has visited all the stores can be provided with a service such as a gift of a special product.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the configuration of an information processing system that realizes the provision of the above-mentioned service, that is, an information processing system including the capsule toy 1 according to an embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention will be explained. do.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of an information processing system including a capsule toy according to an embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention.

The information processing system shown in FIG. 2 is configured to include a capsule toy 1 and a server 2.
The capsule toy 1 and the server 2 are interconnected via a predetermined network N such as the Internet.

The capsule toy 1 is an information processing device that is installed at a predetermined location by an installer H and operated by a user U.

The server 2 is managed by the service provider G, and executes various processes for realizing this service while communicating with the capsule toys 1-1 to 1-n as appropriate.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a capsule toy in the information processing system shown in FIG.

The capsule toy 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a bus 14, an input/output interface 15, an input section 16, and an output section 17. , a storage section 18 , a communication section 19 , a sensor section 20 , an operation handle 21 , a capsule tank 22 , a capsule outlet 23 , and a drive 24 .

The CPU 11 executes various processes according to programs recorded in the ROM 12 or programs loaded into the RAM 13 from the storage section 18 .
The RAM 13 also appropriately stores data necessary for the CPU 11 to execute various processes.

The CPU 11, ROM 12, and RAM 13 are interconnected via a bus 14. An input/output interface 15 is also connected to this bus 14 . The input/output interface 15 is connected to an input section 16 , an output section 17 , a storage section 18 , a communication section 19 , a sensor section 20 , an operating handle 21 , a capsule tank 22 , a capsule outlet 23 , and a drive 24 .

The input unit 16 includes, for example, a keyboard, and outputs various information.
The output unit 17 includes a display P such as a liquid crystal, a speaker S, etc., and outputs various information as images and sounds.
Specifically, the output section 17 includes an image output control section 171 and an audio output control section 172.
The image output control section 171 of the output section 17 is configured with a display P such as a liquid crystal, and outputs various information as a still image or a moving image.
The audio output control unit 172 of the output unit 17 includes a speaker S and the like, and outputs various information as audio.
The storage unit 18 is composed of a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or the like, and stores various data.
The communication unit 19 communicates with other devices (for example, the server 2 in FIG. 2) via a network N including the Internet.

The sensor unit 20 is configured with a plurality of types of sensors including a camera R, and detects the internal state and external state of the user U, which are the basis of the user's U context information.

The operation handle 21 accepts manual operations by the user U. Although the specific aspect of the operation handle 21 is not particularly limited, in this embodiment, a conventional capsule toy handle is used, which allows the user U including children to easily rotate the operation handle 21 with one hand. .

The capsule tank 22 is a tank for storing a plurality of capsules C in which the offerings M are stored. As described above, the capsule tank 22 can be a single chamber or can be composed of a plurality of tanks.

The capsule discharge port 23 is an opening through which the capsule C containing the offering M is discharged from the capsule toy 1. The user U can obtain the offering M by receiving the capsule C discharged from the capsule outlet 23 and taking out the offering M from the capsule C.

A removable medium 30 such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a semiconductor memory, etc. is attached to the drive 24 as appropriate. The program read from the removable medium 30 by the drive 24 is installed in the storage unit 18 as necessary.
Further, the removable medium 30 can also store various data stored in the storage section 18 in the same manner as the storage section 18.

Although not shown, the server 2 in FIG. 2 can also have basically the same hardware configuration as the hardware configuration shown in FIG. 3, except for the operation handle 21 to the capsule outlet 23. Therefore, a description of the hardware configuration of the server 2 will be omitted.

Further, the size and weight of the capsule toy 1 are not particularly limited. However, when considering the advertising effect due to the signage function, it is preferable that the capsule toy 1 has a size that can be easily recognized by people passing around the capsule toy 1. Moreover, when considering the installer H of the capsule toy 1, it is preferable that the weight is as easy to transport as possible.
Therefore, for example, it is preferable that the size of the capsule toy 1 is such that the width W is about 880 mm, the height (length) H is about 1850 mm, and the depth D is about 700 mm. Moreover, it is preferable that the weight of the capsule toy 1 is about 75 kg.

Through such cooperation between various hardware and various software of the capsule toy 1 of FIG. 3, the capsule toy 1 can execute various processes including a capsule providing process. As a result, the service provider G can provide the above-mentioned service to the user U.
"Capsule provision processing" refers to processing executed to provide the above-mentioned service.
The functional configuration for executing the capsule providing process executed in the capsule toy 1 will be described below.

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration for executing capsule provision processing among the functional configurations of the capsule toy shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the CPU 11 of the capsule toy 1, when the execution of the capsule provision process is controlled, the CPU 11 includes a management section 101, an acquisition section 102, a setting section 103, a provision control section 104, and an amount determining section. 105, an object determining unit 106, and an incentive determining unit 107 function.

The management unit 101 manages the offerings M stored in the capsule C, which are provided to the user U in response to the user U's operation of turning the operating handle 21 .
Specifically, the management unit 101 stores and manages the offerings M stored in the capsules C in the capsule tank 22 for each type.

The acquisition unit 102 acquires user information including at least information regarding the user U.
Specifically, the acquisition unit 102 acquires context information including all of the information indicating the internal state and external state of the user U detected by the sensor unit 20 as user information.
The user information acquired by the acquisition unit 102 is stored and managed in the user DB 181.

The setting unit 103 sets play conditions for the user U to perform an operation of turning the operating handle 21 based on the user information acquired by the acquisition unit 102.
Specifically, for example, the setting unit 103 sets a play condition such as "payment of the usage fee must be completed".

The provision control unit 104 executes control to provide the provision item M to the user U using the operation of turning the operation handle 21 as a trigger.
Specifically, for example, it is assumed that the provision control unit 104 has set a play condition that "payment of the usage fee must be completed". In this case, when the provision control unit 104 determines that the play condition is satisfied, it uses this as a trigger to discharge one of the plurality of capsules C stored in the capsule tank 22 from the capsule outlet 23. Executes control to

The amount determining unit 105 determines the amount that the user U should pay to perform the operation of rotating the operating handle 21 (ie, play) based on the user information.
Specifically, for example, assume that a smile campaign is implemented in which users U who play the game with a smile during the campaign implementation period are free of charge. In this case, the amount determining unit 105 determines the amount to be paid for the play based on the facial expression of the user U.

The product determining unit 106 determines the type of product M provided to the user based on the user information.
Specifically, for example, if the object determining unit 106 estimates that the user U is a boy by estimating the gender and generation of the user U, the object determining unit 106 determines a toy for boys as the offering M. .

The incentive determining unit 107 determines points to be given to the user U based on the user information.
Specifically, for example, the incentive determining unit 107 can award predetermined points each time the user U uses the capsule toy 1 once. Then, when the points held by the user U reach a certain number of points, it may be possible to exchange them for some kind of prize.

(Concrete example)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a specific aspect of a capsule toy according to an embodiment of the information processing device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows a large capsule toy 1000 as another embodiment of the information processing device of the present invention.
The capsule toy 1000 differs in appearance, such as size and shape, when compared to the capsule toy 1 described above, but the hardware configuration and functional configuration are basically the same, so a description thereof will be omitted.
As an example of the use of the capsule toy 1000, for example, if it is installed alongside the capsule toy 1, and the display P of the offering M discharged from the capsule toy 1 shows "win", the larger capsule toy 1000 can be used. It can also be done. The offering M discharged from the capsule toy 1000 is larger in size than the offering M discharged from the capsule toy 1. Therefore, the user U who was able to use the capsule toy 1000 can obtain the large offering M.
Moreover, since the capsule toy 1000 is large in size, it is possible to easily image the entire body of the user U. Further, it is possible to easily take an image of the location where the capsule toy 1000 is installed.
Therefore, through sensing by the camera R, the capsule toy 1000 can acquire context information based on the captured image data of the user U's whole body and the captured image data of its own installation location.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and modifications, improvements, etc. within the range that can achieve the purpose of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

For example, in the embodiment described above, in addition to the payment method of inserting coins, the user U can also adopt the method of online payment via the Internet using a dedicated application installed on a terminal such as a smartphone. It is said that However, this service is not limited to the method using a dedicated application, and for example, the service can also be used using the browser function of a terminal such as a smartphone.

For example, although only one capsule toy 1 is depicted in FIG. 2, this is to simplify the explanation, and there are actually n units (n is an integer value of 1 or more). obtain.

Further, for example, in the embodiment described above, it is said that points can be given to the user U, but the points are only an example of an incentive. The incentive for user U may be, for example, cash or some kind of product.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the offerings M discharged from the capsule toy 1 are basically configured to be discharged at random. However, by making the contents of the capsule tank 22 into a single product, it can also be used as a vending machine.
Furthermore, as described above, the capsule tank 22 can be configured with a plurality of tanks, so one of the two tanks stores a single product for a vending machine, and the other tank stores a single product for a vending machine, while the other tank stores a single product for a vending machine. Various offerings M can also be stored. As a result, for example, if user U only wants to purchase a single product, it can be used as a vending machine, and if it is not necessary to purchase a single product, capsule toy 1 can be used as usual to randomly provide the product. Item M can be made available.
Furthermore, as mentioned above, this service can provide different usage fees. For this reason, for example, if the machine is used as a vending machine to purchase a single product, the usage fee may be 500 yen per use, and if random purchase is acceptable, the usage fee may be 200 yen per time. can.
As a result, for example, if the information processing device according to the present invention is installed at a food ticket counter in a restaurant and a person pays 600 yen, a meal ticket for the Matsu set meal (luxury) as a single item will be issued, and the person will pay 300 yen. In some cases, a meal ticket for one of the pine set meal (luxury), bamboo set meal (normal), and plum set meal (reasonable) may be dispensed at random. This allows you to add some fun to your daily lunch.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, the following services can be realized, for example.
That is, a hologram can be used to project a stereoscopic image onto the capsule C, or to display an image indicating a "big win" on the display P.
Further, for example, a capsule toy as an embodiment of the information processing device of the present invention does not necessarily have to be a real object in the real world, and may exist in a virtual space, for example. In this case, the user U may obtain the offering M by operating a capsule toy existing in the virtual space using a dedicated application. At this time, the offering M does not need to be a real object in the real world, and may be an object existing in a virtual space, for example.
Further, by linking with a game, the user U can play rock, paper, scissors with the "image imitating a hand" displayed on the display of the capsule toy 1. As a result, if the player wins Rock, Paper, Scissors, he or she may be able to play for free or obtain a valuable offering M.

Further, the system configuration shown in FIG. 2 and the hardware configuration of the capsule toy 1 shown in FIG. 3 are merely examples for achieving the object of the present invention, and are not particularly limited.

Further, the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 4 is merely an example and is not particularly limited. In other words, it is sufficient that the information processing system is equipped with a function that can execute the series of processes described above as a whole, and the type of functional block used to realize this function is not particularly limited to the example shown in FIG. 4. .

Furthermore, the locations of the functional blocks are not limited to those shown in FIG. 4, and may be arbitrary.
For example, in the example of FIG. 4, the user information is managed on the capsule toy 1 side, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the user information may be collectively managed on the server 2 side.
That is, although the capsule toy 1 has a configuration in which the functional blocks required to execute the capsule providing process are provided, this is merely an example. At least a portion of the functional blocks arranged on the capsule toy 1 side may be provided on the server 2 side.
Further, one functional block may be configured by a single piece of hardware, a single piece of software, or a combination thereof.

When the processing of each functional block is executed by software, a program constituting the software is installed in a computer or the like from a network or a recording medium.
The computer may be a computer built into dedicated hardware. Further, the computer may be a computer that can execute various functions by installing various programs, such as a server, a general-purpose smartphone, or a personal computer.

Recording media containing such programs are not only comprised of removable media that is distributed separately from the device itself in order to provide the program to each user, but also are pre-installed in the device body and delivered to each user. Consists of provided recording media, etc.

Note that in this specification, the step of writing a program to be recorded on a recording medium is not only a process that is performed chronologically in accordance with the order, but also a process that is not necessarily performed chronologically, but may be performed in parallel or individually. It also includes the processing to be executed.

Furthermore, in this specification, the term system refers to an overall device composed of a plurality of devices, a plurality of means, and the like.

In summary, the information processing apparatus to which the present invention is applied only needs to have the following configuration, and can take various embodiments.
That is, the information processing device (for example, capsule toy 1 in FIG. 4) to which the present invention is applied,
Management of offerings (for example, offerings housed in capsule C in FIG. 1) provided to a user in response to a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of rotating the operating handle 21) by a user (for example, user U in FIG. 1). A management means (for example, the management unit 101 in FIG. 4) that performs the
acquisition means (for example, the acquisition unit 102 in FIG. 4) that acquires predetermined information (for example, context information) including at least information regarding the user;
a setting unit (for example, the setting unit 103 in FIG. 4) that sets a predetermined condition (for example, play condition) for the user to perform the predetermined operation based on the predetermined information acquired by the acquisition unit;
A provision control means (for example, the provision control unit 104 in FIG. 4) that executes control to provide the provision to the user using the satisfaction of the predetermined condition as a trigger;
Equipped with.

This manages the offerings, acquires information about the user, sets predetermined conditions for the user to perform a predetermined operation, and controls the provision of the offering to the user using the predetermined operation as a trigger. executed.
That is, in the embodiment described above, the provision M is managed, the user information is acquired, the play conditions for the user U to perform the operation of rotating the operation handle are set, and it is determined that the operation by the user U has been performed. Capsule C is ejected as a trigger.
As a result, it is possible to provide a capsule toy that can further induce user interest than conventional techniques.

The invention further includes a first determining unit (for example, the amount determining unit 105 in FIG. 4) that determines an amount that the user should pay to perform the prescribed operation based on the prescribed information,
The setting means may set completion of payment of the amount by the user as the predetermined condition.

As a result, the amount to be paid for a user to perform a predetermined operation is determined based on the predetermined information including at least information regarding the user, so it is possible to set different fees for each user.
That is, in the embodiment described above, the amount to be paid for the user U to perform the operation of rotating the operating handle 21 is determined based on the user information, so it is possible to set a different fee for each user U. Become.

Further, it is possible to further include a second determining means (for example, the object determining unit 106 in FIG. 4) that determines the type of the provided object to be provided to the user based on the predetermined information.

Thereby, the type of offering provided to the user is determined based on the predetermined information including at least information regarding the user.
That is, in the embodiment described above, the type of offering M provided to the user U is determined based on the user information.
As a result, it becomes possible to provide different offerings to each user.

Further, it is possible to further include a third determining means (for example, the incentive determining unit 107 in FIG. 4) that determines a predetermined incentive to be provided to the user based on the predetermined information.

Thereby, a predetermined incentive is provided to the user based on the predetermined information, so that the frequency of use by the user can be improved.
That is, in the embodiment described above, points are provided to the user U based on the user information, so it is possible to improve the frequency of use of the capsule toy 1 by the user U.

Moreover, it is possible to further include presentation control means that performs control to present at least part of the information regarding the advertisement at a predetermined timing.

This presents information about the advertisement, which can attract the user's interest.

Further, it is possible to further include effect control means that executes control to start a predetermined effect according to a predetermined element included in the predetermined information, using the execution of the predetermined operation as a trigger.

Thereby, it is possible to enhance the gambling spirit of the user who performs the predetermined operation.

1: Capsule toy, 2: Server, 11: CPU, 12: ROM, 13: RAM, 14: Bus, 15: Input/output interface, 16: Input section, 17: Output section, 18: Storage section, 19: Communication section , 20: sensor section, 21: operation handle, 22: capsule tank, 23: capsule outlet, 24: drive, 30: removable media, 101: management section, 102: acquisition section, 103: setting section, 104: provision control 105: Amount determination unit, 106: Object determination unit, 107: Incentive determination unit, 171: Image output control unit, 172: Audio output control unit, 181: User DB, G: Service provider, U: User, P : Display, S: Speaker, R: Camera, W: Width, H: Height (length), D: Depth, N: Network

Claims (6)

an information processing device having a communication function;
A tank in which a plurality of real-world offerings are stored, and one of the plurality of offerings is discharged from the tank to the outside through an outlet in response to a predetermined operation by the user. a providing device having a providing function of providing an offering, the providing device starting to perform the providing function when controlled by communication from the information processing device as a trigger;
In information processing systems including
The providing device includes a detection means for detecting an internal state or an external state of the user,
The information processing device includes:
acquisition means for acquiring predetermined information indicating the detection result of the detection means through communication;
a setting means for setting a predetermined condition for the user to perform the predetermined operation, which makes it possible to determine whether or not the condition is satisfied using at least the detection result of the detection means;
The providing device starts to perform the providing function by performing the communication with the providing device using a determination that the predetermined condition is satisfied using at least the predetermined information acquired by the acquisition means as a trigger. providing control means for executing control to cause the
Effect control means that executes control to start a predetermined effect according to a predetermined element included in the predetermined information, triggered by the predetermined operation being performed;
An information processing system equipped with. The setting means sets, as the predetermined condition, completion of payment by the user of an amount that is variably determined depending on the internal state or external state of the user,
The provision control means is triggered by determining that the user has completed payment of the amount determined for the internal state or external state of the user indicated by the predetermined information acquired by the acquisition means. , by performing the communication with the providing device, the providing device executes the control that causes the providing device to start exhibiting the providing function;
The information processing system according to claim 1. The setting means sets, as the predetermined condition, completion of payment by the user of an amount that is variably determined depending on the type of facial expression of the user;
The provision control means controls the provision device, triggered by a determination that the user has completed a payment of the amount determined for the type of facial expression of the user indicated by the predetermined information acquired by the acquisition means. By performing the communication with the providing device, the providing device executes the control to start exerting the providing function.
The information processing system according to claim 2. The setting means sets as the predetermined condition that the user's facial expression is of a predetermined type;
The provision control means includes:
The providing device performs the providing function by performing the communication with the providing device triggered by determining that the type of facial expression of the user indicated by the predetermined information obtained by the obtaining means is the predetermined type. start to exhibit,
If the type of facial expression of the user indicated by the predetermined information acquired by the acquisition means is different from the predetermined type, prohibiting the providing device from starting to perform the providing function;
The information processing system according to claim 1. The information processing device determines, based on the predetermined information, whether or not to provide the user with something that has been prepared in advance by an installer of the provision device as something that can serve as a predetermined incentive for the user. further equipped with means;
An information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The information processing device further includes presentation control means that executes control to present at least part of the information regarding the advertisement at a predetermined timing.
An information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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