WO2020130112A1

WO2020130112A1 - Method for providing virtual space having given content

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Publication number: WO2020130112A1
Application number: PCT/JP2019/049962
Authority: WO
Inventors: 義仁近藤; 雅人室橋
Original assignee: 株式会社エクシヴィ; 株式会社ＸＲｉＰＬＡＢ
Priority date: 2018-12-20
Filing date: 2019-12-19
Publication date: 2020-06-25
Also published as: JP2020101902A

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a method with which it is possible to effectively promote interaction between a performer and a user in a virtual space. [Solution] This method is for providing, to a plurality of users including a performer user and a viewer user, a virtual space that has contained therein a given content including a character performed by said performer user, the method comprising: a step for detecting an input from the performer user via a control device; a step for controlling the character's bodily movement or expression on the basis of the input from the performer user; and a step for making a change to a part of an image of the character on the basis of the input from the performer user.

Description

Method for providing virtual space with predetermined content

The present invention relates to a method of providing a virtual space for multiple users. More particularly, it relates to a method of providing a virtual space having predetermined content including characters played by a performer.

Motion capture is a technology that digitally captures the movement of a performer user (hereinafter, “performer”) in the physical space, and the captured movement is used for computer animation such as moving images and expression of character movement in games and the like. It

In addition, in recent years, a method of controlling a character in a virtual space has been devised through movement of a head mounted display (hereinafter, “HMD”) attached to a performer and input by a controller held by the performer.

In addition, content sharing services that deliver content such as live videos to users are provided, and in such content sharing services, acquisition of items for expressing a positive evaluation to content posters and performers, and A mechanism to encourage purchase is disclosed. (For example, Patent Document 1)

JP, 2005-090526, A

The technology disclosed in the above-mentioned document provides a mechanism for determining the display position of the user avatar in the virtual space depending on the amount of items purchased by the user in order to generate the approval desire of the user or the sense of competition between the users. ing. However, although the present technology allows the display position of the user avatar to be displayed closer to the performer, the user's approval desire can be satisfied, but there is no interaction or communication with the performer.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a method capable of more effectively promoting interaction between a performer and a user in a virtual space.

A method for providing a virtual space having a predetermined content including a character played by a performer user to a plurality of users, including a performer user and a viewing user, provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes a controller. Detecting the input of the performer user via the input, controlling either the action or the facial expression of the character based on the input of the performer user, and a part of the image of the character based on the input of the performer user. To make changes to the.

According to the present invention, it becomes possible to more effectively promote the interaction and communication between the performer and the user in the virtual space.

The schematic diagram of the external appearance of the head mounted display 110 concerning 1st Embodiment is shown. The schematic diagram of the external appearance of the controller 210 concerning 1st Embodiment is shown. The block diagram of the HMD system 300 concerning 1st Embodiment is shown. The functional block diagram of HMD110 concerning 1st Embodiment is shown. The functional block diagram of the controller 210 concerning 1st Embodiment is shown. FIG. 3 shows a functional configuration diagram of an image generating apparatus 310 according to the first embodiment. 3 shows a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a virtual space according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart showing a makeup process according to the first embodiment. 1 shows an example of a virtual space provided to a user according to the first embodiment. 3 shows another example of the virtual space provided to the user according to the first embodiment. 1 shows an example of character drawing by a performer user according to the first embodiment. 6 shows another example of character drawing by a performer user according to the first embodiment. 9 is a flowchart showing a method of providing a virtual space to a user according to the second embodiment. An example of the virtual space provided to the user according to the second embodiment is shown. 9 shows another example of the virtual space provided to the user according to the second embodiment. In 2nd Embodiment, another example of the virtual space displayed to a user is shown.

<Embodiment 1>
A specific example of a program for controlling the head mounted display system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to these exemplifications, and is shown by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope. In the following description, the same elements will be denoted by the same reference symbols in the description of the drawings, without redundant description.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the outer appearance of a head mounted display (HMD) 110 according to this embodiment. The HMD 110 is mounted on the head of the performer, and includes a display panel 120 so as to be placed in front of the left and right eyes of the performer. As the display panel, an optically transmissive type display and a non-transmissive type display can be considered. In the present embodiment, a non-transmissive type display panel that can provide a more immersive feeling is exemplified. An image for the left eye and an image for the right eye are displayed on the display panel 120, and an image having a stereoscopic effect can be provided to the performer by utilizing the parallax of both eyes. If it is possible to display the image for the left eye and the image for the right eye, it is possible to separately provide a display for the left eye and a display for the right eye, or it is possible to provide an integrated display for the left eye and the right eye. is there.

Furthermore, the housing unit 130 of the HMD 110 includes a sensor 140. Although not shown, the sensor may include, for example, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or a combination thereof, which is not illustrated, in order to detect a movement such as the orientation or tilt of the head of the performer. The vertical direction of the head of the performer is the Y axis, and among the axes orthogonal to the Y axis, the axis that connects the center of the display panel 120 and the performer and corresponds to the front-back direction of the performer is the Z axis, and the Y axis and the Z axis. When the axis orthogonal to the right and left direction of the performer is the X axis, the sensor 140 has a rotation angle around the X axis (so-called pitch angle), a rotation angle around the Y axis (so-called yaw angle), and Z. The rotation angle around the axis (so-called roll angle) can be detected.

Furthermore, or instead of the sensor 140, the housing unit 130 of the HMD 110 may include a plurality of light sources 150 (for example, infrared light LEDs, visible light LEDs), and may be installed outside the HMD 110 (for example, indoors). The camera (for example, an infrared light camera or a visible light camera) detects these light sources, so that the position, orientation, and inclination of the HMD 110 in a specific space can be detected. Alternatively, for the same purpose, the HMD 110 may be provided with a camera for detecting a light source installed in the housing unit 130 of the HMD 110.

Furthermore, the housing 130 of the HMD 110 can also include an eye tracking sensor. Eye tracking sensors are used to detect the gaze direction and gazing point of the performer's left and right eyes. There are various possible eye tracking sensors.For example, the position of the reflected light on the cornea formed by irradiating the left and right eyes with weak infrared light is used as a reference point, and the position of the pupil relative to the position of the reflected light is used. A method of detecting the line-of-sight direction and detecting the intersection of the line-of-sight directions of the left and right eyes as the point of gaze can be considered.

FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of the appearance of the controller 210 according to this embodiment. The controller 210 can support a performer to perform a predetermined input in the virtual space. The controller 210 can be configured as a set of left-hand 220 and right-hand 230 controllers. The left-hand controller 220 and the right-hand controller 230 can each include an operation trigger button 240, an infrared LED 250, a sensor 260, a joystick 270, and a menu button 280.

The operation trigger button 240 is arranged as

positions

240a and 240b at positions where it is assumed that an operation such as pulling the trigger with the middle finger and the index finger is performed when the grip 235 of the controller 210 is held. A plurality of infrared LEDs 250 are provided on a frame 245 which is formed in a ring shape downward from both side surfaces of the controller 210, and the positions of these infrared LEDs are detected by a camera (not shown) provided outside the controller. Thus, the position, orientation and inclination of the controller 210 in a specific space can be detected.

In addition, the controller 210 may include a sensor 260 in order to detect a movement such as the orientation or the tilt of the controller 210. Although not shown, the sensor 260 may include, for example, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or a combination thereof. Further, a joystick 270 and a menu button 280 may be provided on the upper surface of the controller 210. The joystick 270 can be moved in the direction of 360 degrees around the reference point, and it is assumed that the joystick 270 is operated by the thumb when the grip 235 of the controller 210 is gripped. It is envisioned that the menu button 280 will be operated with the thumb as well. Further, the controller 210 may include a vibrator (not shown) for giving a vibration to a hand of a performer operating the controller 210. In order to output information such as the input contents of a performer via a button or a joystick and the position, orientation, and inclination of the controller 210 via a sensor, etc., and to receive information from a host computer, the controller 210 inputs/outputs. And a communication unit.

The system determines the movement and posture of the performer's hand based on the presence/absence of the performer holding the controller 210 and operating various buttons and joysticks, and the information detected by the infrared LED and the sensor. The performer's hand can be displayed on and operated.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the HMD system 300 according to this embodiment. The HMD system 300 can be composed of, for example, an HMD 110, a controller 210, and an image generation device 310 that functions as a host computer. Furthermore, an infrared camera (not shown) for detecting the position, orientation, inclination, etc. of the HMD 110 and the controller 210 can be added. These devices can be connected to each other by wired or wireless means. For example, each device is provided with a USB port, and communication can be established by connecting with a cable. In addition, HDMI (registered trademark), wired LAN, infrared ray, Bluetooth (registered trademark), WiFi (registered trademark) It is also possible to establish communication by wire or wireless. The image generation device 310 may be a device having a calculation processing function such as a PC, a game machine, or a mobile communication terminal. Further, the image generation apparatus 310 can be connected to a plurality of

user terminals

401A, 401B, 401C and the like via a network such as the Internet and can transmit the generated image in the form of streaming or download. Each of the user terminals 401A and the like has an internet browser or an appropriate viewer so that the transmitted image can be reproduced. Here, the image generation device 310 can directly transmit an image to a plurality of user terminals, or can transmit an image via another content distribution server. Further, by causing the HMD 110 to execute the processing executed by the image generating apparatus 310, the HMD 110 can be configured to function as a stand-alone device without depending on the network.

FIG. 4 shows a functional configuration diagram of the HMD 110 according to the present embodiment. As described in FIG. 1, the HMD 110 may include the sensor 140. Although not shown, the sensor may include, for example, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or a combination thereof, which is not illustrated in order to detect a movement such as a head direction and a tilt of the performer. In addition, an eye tracking sensor can be included. Eye tracking sensors are used to detect the gaze direction and gazing point of the performer's left and right eyes. Further, the LED 150 such as infrared light or ultraviolet light may be provided to detect the movement of the performer's head such as the direction and inclination of the performer with higher accuracy, or to detect the position of the performer's head. In addition, a camera 160 for taking an external view of the HMD can be provided. Further, a microphone 170 for collecting the utterance of the performer and a headphone 180 for outputting a voice can be provided. The microphone and headphones may be provided as a device independent of the HMD 110.

Further, the HMD 110 can include, for example, an input/output unit 190 for establishing a wired connection with peripheral devices such as the controller 210 and the image generation device 310, and infrared, Bluetooth (registered trademark), and WiFi (registered trademark). ) Etc. can be provided with a communication unit 115 for establishing a wireless connection. The information about the movement such as the direction and the inclination of the head of the performer acquired by the sensor 140 is transmitted to the image generation apparatus 310 by the control unit 125 via the input/output unit 190 and/or the communication unit 115. As will be described in detail later, in the image generating apparatus 310, the image generated based on the movement of the head of the performer is received via the input/output unit 190 and/or the communication unit 115, and the display unit 120 is displayed by the control unit 125. Is output to.

FIG. 5 shows a functional block diagram of the controller 210 according to the present embodiment. As described with reference to FIG. 2, the controller 210 can be configured as a set of a controller 220 for the left hand and a controller 230 for the right hand, but in any controller, the operation trigger button 240, the joystick 270, An operation unit 245 such as a menu button 280 can be provided. In addition, the controller 210 may include a sensor 260 in order to detect a movement such as the orientation or the tilt of the controller 210. Although not shown, the sensor 260 may include, for example, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or a combination thereof. Further, a plurality of infrared LEDs 250 are provided, and a camera (not shown) provided outside the controller detects the positions of these infrared LEDs to detect the position, orientation, and inclination of the controller 210 in a specific space. be able to. The controller 210 can include, for example, an input/output unit 255 for establishing a wired connection with a peripheral device such as the HMD 110 or the image generation device 310, and infrared, Bluetooth (registered trademark), WiFi (registered trademark), or the like. A communication unit 265 for establishing a wireless connection can be provided. Information input by the performer via the operation unit 245 and information such as the orientation and inclination of the controller 210 acquired by the sensor 260 are transmitted to the image generation apparatus 310 via the input/output unit 255 and/or the communication unit 265. ..

FIG. 6 shows a functional configuration diagram of the image generation apparatus 310 according to the present embodiment. The image generation apparatus 310 stores the input information transmitted from the HMD 110 and the controller 210, the information about the movement of the head of the performer and the movement and operation of the controller acquired by the sensor, etc., and performs a predetermined calculation process to generate an image. It is possible to use a device such as a PC, a game machine, a mobile communication terminal, or the like having a function for generating The image generating apparatus 310 can include an input/output unit 320 for establishing a wired connection with a peripheral device such as the HMD 110 or the controller 210, for example, infrared rays, Bluetooth (registered trademark), WiFi (registered trademark), or the like. A communication unit 330 for establishing a wireless connection can be provided. The information about the movement of the head of the performer, the movement of the controller, and the operation received from the HMD 110 and/or the controller 210 via the input/output unit 320 and/or the communication unit 330, in the control unit 340, the position of the performer, The character is controlled by executing the control program stored in the storage unit 350, which is detected as input contents including motions such as line of sight and posture, utterances, and operations, and is stored according to the input contents of the performer. Is generated. The control unit 340 may be configured by a CPU, but by further providing a GPU specialized for image processing, it is possible to decentralize information processing and image processing and improve the efficiency of the entire processing. The image generation device 310 can also communicate with another calculation processing device to allow the other calculation processing device to share information processing and image processing.

Further, the control unit 340 of the image generation apparatus 310 is a user input detection unit that detects information about the movement of the head of the performer, the utterance of the performer, the movement of the controller, and the operation received from the HMD 110 and/or the controller 210. 610, a character control unit 620 that executes a control program stored in the control program storage unit for a character stored in advance in the character data storage unit 660 of the storage unit 350, and an image is generated based on character control. The image generation unit 630 is included. Here, regarding the control of the movement of the character, information such as the direction and inclination of the performer's head and the movement of the hand detected via the HMD 110 and the controller 210 is created in accordance with the movements and constraints of the joints of the human body. This is realized by converting the motion of each part of the bone structure and associating the bone structure with previously stored character data to apply the motion of the bone structure. In addition, the control unit 340 includes an item receiving unit 640 that receives selection of an item to be placed in the virtual space from another user terminal, and corrects and updates the texture data of the character by an operation of a performer user. It has a character drawing unit 650. The image generation unit 630 generates a virtual space including a character display area and a user display area as shown in FIG. The screen of the virtual space can be displayed on the display unit of each user terminal via the network, or can be displayed on the display unit 120 of the HMD 110 attached to the performer. In particular, the screen displayed on the display unit 120 of the HMD 110 worn by the performer may include information for performing the performer, which is displayed only by the performer. Further, in addition to the virtual space screen, a screen for operating the performer can be displayed on the display unit 120.

The storage unit 350 stores, in the above-described character data storage unit 660, data related to the 3D drawing of the character such as the 3D object model of the character, texture data, and animation data, and information related to the character such as the attribute of the character. .. Further, the control program storage unit 670 stores a program for controlling the motion and facial expression of the character in the virtual space and a program for generating the virtual space containing the contents such as the character and the user avatar. The streaming data storage unit 680 stores the image generated by the image generation unit 630. The image of the virtual space stored as stream data can be simultaneously delivered together with the live image in response to a user request. The storage unit 350 has an item data storage unit 685 that stores data regarding items. Further, the storage unit 350 has a user data storage unit 690 that stores information related to the user and a user avatar. A feature of the image generation apparatus in the present embodiment is that not only an image in a virtual space is transmitted to a plurality of user terminals, but also items and comments can be received from the user terminals. It should be noted that all or a part of the functions of the image generating apparatus 310 is specialized only for generating an image, and a separate content service server is provided, and this content service server transmits the image to the user terminal. It is also possible to have a function of accepting items and comments from the user terminal.

FIG. 7 shows a flowchart showing a method for providing a virtual space according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This method is executed, for example, by processing the control program stored in the control program storage unit 670 by each unit of the control unit 340 of the image generation apparatus 310.

First, the input/output detection unit 610 of the control unit 340 detects a user input for correcting a character part played by a performer user (S101). Here, there are several possible forms of user input. For example, a method of designating a character part to be modified by directly instructing a character in a virtual space by a controller, or a character on a performer operation screen. A method of displaying a part correction menu and allowing the user to specify a part to be corrected using the controller, or a performer user to use a coordinate input device as a second screen (for example, the pen tablet 730 in FIG. It is conceivable that a method of designating a character/part and a part to be corrected can be specified on the screen of the pen tab by using ".

Here, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the virtual space 1100 displayed on the user terminal according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the user terminal can display an image of a virtual space including a character 1120 in an image display unit 1110 such as a viewer for displaying an image embedded in a built-in web browser. The character 1120 arranged in the virtual space moves through the HMD 110 and/or the controller 210 attached to the performer as a performer, such as the tilt and direction of the head of the performer, the utterance content of the performer, or the tilt of the controller 210. It is possible to operate based on a user input such as a movement such as a direction or a direction, an operation content of a performer via the controller 210. Further, in the virtual space 1110, an area 1130 for displaying a plurality of user avatars serving as audiences is provided. Further, in the virtual space 1100, a comment input unit 1140 in which the user inputs a comment and posts, and a gift item in the user Has a gift item selection unit 1150 for selecting and posting. The comment input and posted by the user is displayed in a predetermined area such as a balloon displayed near the corresponding user avatar position in FIG. 9, for example.

In S101, for example, in FIG. 11, the performer user performs a predetermined operation such as instructing a part of the character displayed in the virtual space 710 on the performer operation screen 700 displayed on the display unit 120 of the HMD 110 by the controller. By doing, it is possible to specify the part of the character to be modified.

Returning to FIG. 7, subsequently, based on the user input, the character drawing unit 650 determines a character part to be a target for correction drawing (S102). For example, when the user specifies that the part of the character to be modified is eyelashes, the character drawing unit 650 refers to the texture data of the character stored in the character data storage unit 660 of the storage unit 350, and the user draws The texture data including the designated part is displayed in the make-up area of the display unit 120. The makeup display area is displayed as a drawing work area (eg, area 720) on the screen 700 displayed on the display unit 120 of the HMD 110 shown in FIG. It can be displayed on a monitor or can be displayed on the display unit of the pen tab 730 as shown in FIG. When it is displayed on the performer operation screen 700, a make-up operation is performed for the performer user such that the area 720 separated or overlaid with the area 710 in which the virtual space is displayed is used as a display area for make-up. An easy aspect can be applied.

Subsequently, the character drawing unit 650 executes makeup processing (S103). Details of the makeup process will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the makeup process according to the first embodiment. Here, as an example, as shown in FIG. 11, the texture data including the parts of the character that the user wants to modify is displayed in the area 720, and the user performs input using the controller such as the pen tab 730 to display the texture data. The texture data thus created can be freely modified and colored.

In this example, a process will be described in which the user performs pen input on the texture data of the character displayed in the predetermined area 720 of FIG. 11 using the pen tab 730 to correct the parts of the character. FIG. 11 shows an example of a screen displayed in the area 720 when the user instructs the makeup of the eyelashes, and FIG. 12 shows a screen of the area 720 when the user instructs the decoration of the nails. It is an example of a screen displayed.

In FIG. 8, first, the input/output detection unit 610 detects a user input (S201). For example, in FIG. 11, the user uses a pen in the input area of the pen tab 730 as an input device when he wants to add eyelashes around the eyes of the facial part of the character displayed in the drawing area 720. Make an input. The input/output detection unit 610 detects that the user has input a drawing with a pen.

Next, the character drawing unit 650 detects the coordinates of the pen input in the input area of the pen tab 730 (S202). The coordinates on the input area of the pen tab 730 correspond to the coordinates on the area 720 on the performer operation screen 700, and the input content on the pen tab 730 by the user is reflected as the input to the texture data in the area 720.

Next, the character drawing unit 650 performs drawing processing on the texture data of the character based on the input content of the user (S203). For example, the drawing process of adding the illustration of the eyelashes input by the user to the texture data of the character is executed. Here, an indicator for correcting the color of the texture may be displayed, and the color may be corrected in response to a user request. Here, the color correction includes correction of brightness, saturation, color tone, sharpness, contrast and the like. The corrected texture data of the character is appropriately stored in the character data storage unit 660 of the storage unit 350.

Subsequently, the image generation unit 630 performs an image generation process of arranging the corrected character in the virtual space (S204). The image generation 630 generates a 3D object of the character by mapping the 3D shape data in a predetermined space and the texture data in the 3D shape based on the character data stored in the storage unit 350. A virtual space is generated by superimposing a 3D object of a character on the background image of the virtual space, and the virtual space is displayed on the display units of the user terminal 401 and the HMD 110. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, an image of a character to which eyelashes are added is displayed in the virtual space 710 of the HMD 110. The similar virtual space is also transmitted to each user terminal 401 connected to the image generation apparatus 310 via the network.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the user with a sense of unity with the character by applying the process of changing the character image in real time in the virtual space including the character image provided to the user terminal. It is possible to provide a more interactive space.
<Second Embodiment>

FIG. 13 shows a flowchart showing a method of providing a virtual space to a user according to the second embodiment. This method is executed, for example, by processing the control program stored in the control program storage unit 670 by each unit of the control unit 340 of the image generation apparatus 310.

First, the item receiving unit 640 of the control unit 340 receives an item from any of the plurality of user terminals 401 (S301). For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15, the user selects a gift item from the gift item selection unit 1150 in the virtual space 1100 in which the user selects and posts a gift item, for example, in FIG. 14, the user selects a nail tool. By selecting a makeup tool and consuming the charging points in FIG. 15, the selected item can be transmitted to the character as a gift.

Subsequently, the image generation unit 630 arranges the item selected by the user in S101 in the virtual space 1100 (S302). For example, in FIG. 15, when the user selects the palette 1160 for makeup and the brush 1170 for makeup, the image generation unit 630 performs image generation so that the palette 1160 and the brush 1170 are arranged in the virtual space 1110.

Subsequently, the character control unit 620 detects the performer user's action and controls the character in the virtual space (S303). For example, the performer user operates so that the palette 1160 and the brush 1170 arranged in the virtual space 1110 come into contact with each other via the character. More specifically, the performer user moves the controller 210 and presses a predetermined operation button while looking at the performer operation screen 700, so that the input/output detection unit 610 of the image generating apparatus 310 causes the operation of the controller 210. Then, as a corresponding action, the character control unit 620 controls the character 1120 to grip an item in the virtual space 1110.

Subsequently, the character drawing unit 650 executes makeup processing (S304). The details of the makeup process are as described in the first embodiment. Here, the character drawing unit 650 can also automatically select the parts of the character to be drawn according to the item held by the character 1120 and display the texture data corresponding to the performer operation screen 700. Alternatively, the character drawing unit 650 may recognize the part designated by the item by the character 1120 played by the performer user as a drawing target part and display the texture data. In the example of FIG. 16, the character 1120 is operating to bring the makeup brush 1170 closer to the character's face portion, so the character drawing unit 650 can recognize the character's face as a drawing target part. ..

Subsequently, the image generation unit 630 performs an image generation process of arranging the corrected character in the virtual space (S305). The main image generation process is also as described in the first embodiment. As shown in the example of FIG. 16, an image of the character 1120 to which eyelash makeup has been applied is transmitted in real time to the virtual space.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user can provide a desired item to the character in the virtual space, and the character can decorate his/her own part with the provided item. In addition to communication by, it is possible to provide a new form of communication.

The above-described embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the interpretation of the present invention. It goes without saying that the present invention can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit thereof and that the present invention includes equivalents thereof.

110 Head Mounted Display 115 Communication Unit 120 Display Panel 125 Control Unit 140 Sensor 150 Light Source 160 Camera 170 Microphone 180 Headphone 190 Input/Output Unit 210 Controller 220 Left Hand Controller 230

Right Hand Controller

240a, 240b Trigger Button 245 Operation Unit 250 Infrared LED
255 input/output unit 260 sensor 270 joystick 280 menu button 290 frame 310 image generation device 320 input/output unit 330 communication unit 340 control unit 350

storage unit

401A, 401B, 401C user terminal

Claims

A method for providing a virtual space having a predetermined content including a character played by the performer user to a plurality of users including a performer user and a viewing user,
Detecting a performer user's input via a controller,
Controlling one of a character's movements and facial expressions based on the performer user's input;
Modifying a portion of the image of the character based on input from the performer user, and providing a virtual space having the method.
A method for providing a virtual space according to claim 1, wherein
A method of providing a virtual space, further comprising the step of transmitting an image of the modified character.
A method for providing a virtual space according to claim 1, wherein
The method of providing a virtual space, wherein the performing user input includes inputting coordinates by a coordinate input device.
A method for providing a virtual space according to claim 1, wherein
The method of providing a virtual space, wherein the performer user's input includes drawing on an image of the character displayed on a display unit of a coordinate input device.
A method for providing a virtual space according to claim 1, wherein
Providing multiple objects,
Accepting a selection of one of the plurality of objects from a first user of the plurality of users;
Arranging the one object in a virtual space,
The method of providing a virtual space, wherein the input of the performer user includes interacting the character and the one object.