JP2001344474A - On-line shopping system, storage medium with stored program for operating the same system, and virtual space providing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display an image of an article in a display style which is enough to judge whether or not the selected article is adequate including the taste of a buyer as to on-line shopping of a fashion-relative article such as a dress article. SOLUTION: A three-dimensional object puts on an article which differs in value with the build of a customer like a dress-relative article and it can be viewed from various pointviews, so a purchase taking the value of an individual customer into account which is impossible by conventional on-line shopping is enabled to reduce articles sent back. Further, dress-relative articles can be worn one over another, so the state of total coordination can be confirmed. Further, a customer object 56 can be remodeled conformity with the build of the customer 46.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an online shopping system and a virtual space providing apparatus for purchasing clothing items manufactured in a plurality of sizes through a network.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, online shopping via a network such as the Internet has been actively performed. In conventional online shopping, photographic images equivalent to mail-order catalogs and their advertising phrases are posted on the seller's homepage, and consumers refer to the displayed product images and advertising phrases, It is common to decide whether to buy or not. In other words, it is almost the same as looking at a catalog book and deciding whether to buy it or not. The difference is that regular catalog book sales are different from postcard posting and telephone ordering, whereas online shopping is Is that an order can be made with a simple key operation.

[0003] In online shopping, since settlement (payment of a fee) is performed by a credit card, no processing is required, and all processing can be performed in a short time.

[0004]

However, in the conventional online shopping described above, the means for the consumer to decide the purchase is based on the image of the product to be displayed or the advertising phrase. no change.

[0005] Originally, shopping has a pleasure of purchasing while talking with others at the time of purchase. The final purchase is made while incorporating the opinions of third parties (such as a friend who is taking along or a store clerk).

[0006] In particular, a purchaser wants to seek the opinion of a third party when purchasing clothes and a plurality of computer accessories that require specialized knowledge.

[0007] In the case of fashion-related items (clothing, etc.), it is expected that the user can actually confirm the combination of clothes to be purchased by himself or to receive evaluations from others.

Further, even in the case of purchasing automobile accessories and the like, in order to prevent troubles such as purchasing non-conforming parts or purchasing a plurality of parts having duplicate functions, all of them should be stored in one's own car. It is desired that the user can visually recognize the mounted state.

On the other hand, for example, if the object to be purchased is a book, furniture, an electric product, or the like, there is no difference in the function (value) of the product no matter who buys it. When the goods arrive, there is a difference in the merchandise value, such as not being suitable for the purchaser or the size being different. In the case of clothing accessories, the size is, for example,
There are some things that are roughly determined, such as S, M, and L, but there are many points where even the same size has different styles depending on the manufacturer and cannot be understood unless you actually wear it.

[0010] For this reason, in the fashion-related field, requests for returns are greater than for other commodities.

[0011] In the present invention, in consideration of the above fact, in online shopping using fashion-related items such as apparel accessories as products, it is determined whether or not the selected product is eligible, including the personal interests of the purchaser, by displaying images. It is an object of the present invention to provide an online shopping system and a virtual space providing device capable of displaying the product in a display form sufficient for the user.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an online shopping system for purchasing fashion-related products such as clothing articles manufactured in a plurality of sizes via a network, A control device that operates based on a control program required for communication with the network and online shopping, a display unit that can three-dimensionally display products purchased by the online shopping, and a selection unit that selects a display viewpoint by the display unit And a display viewpoint changing unit that changes a viewpoint of an image displayed on the display unit based on the display viewpoint selected by the selection unit.

According to the present invention, the fashion-related products such as apparel accessories differ from other books and furniture products in that the size of the purchaser does not match or differs from the displayed image and does not match. is there.

Therefore, by displaying the product in three dimensions, the value of the product can be found more than a conventional flat image. Furthermore, if the display viewpoint can be selected by the selection means, it is possible to determine the product from various viewpoints, and it is possible to reduce erroneous determination.

The present invention is further characterized by further comprising display control means for displaying a three-dimensional object on which the product can be tried on, and displaying the three-dimensional object in a state where the specified product is tried on. And

If the three-dimensional object is, for example, a person (the purchaser or a family member) who wears the purchased product, the product is tried on to the three-dimensional object in the shape of a human. This makes it possible to determine not only the size of the product but also a style that differs for each manufacturer.

In the display control means, it is possible to display the selected commodity on the three-dimensional object as if it were layered, and it is also possible to determine the total coordination.

This layered display is of a layer display format, and is characterized in that it can be displayed / hidden, changed in color, and changed in size independently for each selected product.

In the layer display format, when a plurality of products are layered on one another, for example, it is possible to replace only the shirt worn under the jacket without changing the jacket. Also, the size and the color can be changed.

Further, the present invention further comprises a size input means for inputting a size of a part relating to a predetermined body shape, wherein the three-dimensional object is deformed based on the size input by the size input means. It is characterized by.

The three-dimensional object may be of a general body shape such as a so-called mannequin doll, but in the present invention, the size of a part (for example, three body sizes) designated in advance by the input means is input. By doing so, for example, it can be transformed into a three-dimensional object equivalent to the size of the purchaser himself. As a result, the determination of whether or not to be suitable becomes more reliable.

Further, according to the present invention, based on coordination data stored in advance, the state of the try-on three-dimensional object is reported as an objective opinion at least advice including a judgment as to whether or not the image fits. Is further provided.

In the present invention, it is premised to judge whether or not the subject is suitable or not, but it is one of the information that the purchaser wants to know what the objective is. In view of this, the notifying unit can obtain accurate information for purchase by notifying at least an advice including a judgment of suitability or dissatisfaction as an objective opinion based on coordination data stored in advance. it can.

The virtual space providing apparatus according to the present invention is a virtual space providing apparatus which provides a program for controlling a client apparatus which receives information of a shared virtual space from a server together with another client apparatus, wherein At least one shopping point display means located in the virtual space, the client object display means including a client object display means whose behavior is controlled based on an operation signal from a client device user existing in the space; A shopping screen display means for providing, as an image, a product that can be purchased by the client device user to the client device when has arrived, and an embodiment image of a product image selected by the client device user on the shopping screen. It is characterized by having a carried state display means for displaying the winding devices, the.

A virtual space providing apparatus for providing a program for controlling a client apparatus that receives information of a shared virtual space from a server together with another client apparatus, wherein the virtual space providing apparatus exists in the shared virtual space and is operated by a client apparatus user. Based on the signal, including a client object display means whose behavior is controlled, at least one shopping point display means arranged in the virtual space, and, when the client reaches the shopping point, the client device, A clothing shopping screen display unit that provides clothing that can be purchased by the client device user as an image, and a state in which the client object wears a clothing image selected by the client device user on the clothing shopping screen. Is characterized by having a mounting state display means that, the.

In the above-mentioned virtual space providing apparatus, the behavior of the client object is controlled by receiving an operation signal from the user of the client apparatus, and this is displayed.

When the client arrives at the shopping point, a product (clothing) that can be purchased is displayed, and the embodiment of the product that can be purchased (in the case of clothing, the wearing state).
Is displayed, the client device user can visually recognize it from an objective viewpoint.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that the wearing state display means is superimposition display means for superimposing the clothing image on the client object.

In the case of clothing, the state of layering is also important, and in the present invention, clothing images can be superimposed and displayed. As a result, it is possible to confirm as a total coordinate.

Further, in a state in which the client object has selected the clothing item desired to be purchased, the client object on which the selected clothing item is mounted and displayed by the mounting state display means is shared with the other client device. It is characterized by being displayed in space.

By displaying the state of wearing clothes in a virtual space shared with other client devices, it is possible to hear the opinions of others and enjoy shopping, that is, shopping while talking with friends and the like. Equivalent situations can be configured and purchasing decisions can be made while incorporating various opinions.

[0032]

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

(System Configuration) FIG. 1 shows a selling PC server that outputs an online shopping homepage according to the present embodiment from a specific consumer PC (personal computer) terminal (hereinafter simply referred to as a terminal) 10. A system configuration for accessing (hereinafter, simply referred to as a server) 48 is shown.

As shown in FIG.
A terminal 10 is connected to the Internet (such as the Internet). The terminal 10 can access a server 48 connected to the network 14 to execute online shopping via the network. Although the server 48 is a single server, the server 14 can be added to the network 14. Of course, the number of the terminals 10 is not limited to the illustrated number, and more terminals 10 can be connected.

Next, a control system of the terminal 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a CPU for controlling each unit, and 18 denotes an HD
D, 20 are a CD-ROM drive, 22 is a ROM, 24
Is a sound processing circuit in which a microphone 26 and left and right speakers 28 and 30 are connected, and 32 is an Internet 14
, An I / O interface to which a mouse 36 and a keyboard 38 are connected, and 40 a V
Graphics processing circuit with built-in RAM, 42 is CR
The T monitor 44 is a RAM.

In the HDD 18, VRML (VIRTUAL REAL
ITY MODELING LANGUAGE) file.
VRML is a language developed for describing a three-dimensional space on the Internet, and since URLs can be embedded as link information like HTML, it is possible to walk around a three-dimensional shop or city, for example, in a shop. Click on a product to access its detailed information.

That is, in the online shopping system of the present embodiment, a town including a store selling fashion-related products is assumed, and the user enters the store and clicks a desired product (for example, a Y-shirt). Then, the screen shifts to the purchase study mode screen according to a predetermined program.

The opening mode is a process until the user walks around the city, enters a specific store, and selects (clicks) a specific product (see FIGS. 4 to 6). The subsequent purchase study mode is as follows. Classified. Note that the opening mode and the purchase consideration mode are the CRT monitor 42.
Displayed to

The first of the purchase consideration modes is to try on the selected product to a three-dimensional object and shift to a try-on mode (see FIG. 7) in which the object can be viewed from various viewpoints. When a plurality of products are selected, they can be layered.

The image processing to be overlaid is performed using the international publication number W
It is possible to use the same technology as the control for changing the uniform number in the baseball game disclosed in O96 / 34364.

Next, the objective opinion listening mode (see FIGS. 15 and 16) prompts the user to walk around in the fitting mode in the fitting mode and to judge whether or not the fitting is objectively suitable.

Finally, a purchase decision mode (FIG. 18) for deciding whether or not to purchase each of the tried-on products.
21 to FIG. 21). In this case, the image processing control differs depending on situations such as a case where a purchase is determined, a shift to the fitting mode again, and a case where the purchase is not performed.

FIG. 3 shows a flow chart of the entire online shopping system, that is, the processing flow including the flow of physical goods and the flow of money.

The items related to the online shopping system are roughly divided into a customer 46, a server 48, a clothing designer 50, a credit company 52, and a courier company 54.
It is.

At the customer 46 (terminal 10), the server 48
Processing 46A including login processing 46A for connecting to, and the opening mode and purchase consideration mode 4
6B, a delivery inquiry process 46C for notifying the delivery time of the product, a product receiving process 46D for actually receiving the product from the courier service, and a payment process 46E for paying a fee to the credit company 52 via a bank or the like.

In the server 48, in response to a login request from the customer 46, a login process 48 for connecting to a contracted clothing designer (store in a virtual space) 50.
A, product data save processing 48B, data for objectively criticizing the customer 46, customer management processing 48C for counting the number of purchases, and the like, and information on the flow of money generated by purchase to the credit company 52. , A margin process 48E for receiving a profitable intermediate margin in the server 48, and a delivery status check process 48F for confirming the delivery status of the goods of the courier company 54 at the request of the customer 46.

In the clothing designer 50, a login process 50A with the customer 46 via the server 48, a product design data production process 50B, and a critical data receiving process 5 for receiving the critical data accumulated in the server 48
0C, a delivery process 50D for delivering the product to the home delivery company 54 according to the order is executed.

In the credit company 52, authentication based on the purchase contract of the product sent from the server 48, authentication / settlement processing 52A for performing payment for sending money to the server 48 and the clothing designer 50, and receiving money from the customer 46. The receiving process 52B is executed.

The home delivery company 54 receives the goods delivered from the clothing designer 50 and performs delivery processing 5
4A, a delivery process 54B for delivering a product to the customer 46 is executed.

The operation of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 3 and the images displayed on the CRT monitor 42 of FIGS. 4 to 21. In the following description, the customer 4
6 will be mainly described.

First, the customer 46 operates the terminal 10 to perform a login process for receiving an online shopping service to the server 48. The server 48 receives this and connects to the clothing designer 50, that is, the virtual shop. At this time, a charge is generated as a mediation fee by the connection.

When the connection is completed, the terminal 10 on the customer side
The screen of the opening mode is displayed on the CRT monitor 42.

As shown in FIG. 4, on the first screen of the opening mode, an alter ego of a customer (hereinafter referred to as a customer object) 56 is displayed in a three-dimensional space.

Here, when the customer 46 is new, the customer object 56 has a screen (not shown) for inputting the customer's body type. By inputting the size and the like according to this screen, the customer object 56 becomes the same body shape as the customer. Customer objects can be changed.

After the second time, the customer object 56 of the customer's body registered in advance is displayed by specifying the customer at the time of login.

The customer 46 can move the customer object 56 in the three-dimensional space 58 by operating the mouse 36 and the like. On the way, the desired store (clothing store)
When finding the 60, the mouse 36 or the like is operated so as to approach the entrance 60A. Thereby, the CRT monitor 42
The upper screen switches from FIG. 4 to FIG. 5, and the customer object 56 entering the store is displayed. Various accessories are displayed in the store, and the customer object 56 is moved by operating the mouse 36 or the like in order to search for a sales area for a target product (for example, a Y-shirt).

A specific store (here, a Y-shirt store)
When approaching 60B, a specific product (here, Y-shirt)
Is displayed, and the screen is switched to FIG. 6A.

In the screen of FIG. 6A, a design button 62 and a list button 64 are displayed on the screen, and the customer 4
6 operates the mouse 36 or the like to select one of them.

FIG. 6 (B) when the design button 62 is selected, and FIG. 6 when the list button 64 is selected.
Switch to (C). FIG. 6B is a list mainly including images, and FIG. 6C is a list including only characters. One of the products displayed in FIG. 6B or FIG.
When one is selected, the mode shifts from the opening mode to the fitting mode of the purchase consideration mode.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first screen of the fitting mode is an enlarged view of the selected product 66 and a detailed description. The customer 46 sees this, reads and examines it, and if OK, the selected product is put on the customer object 56 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). In the state of trying on, the customer object 56 is displayed in front (see FIG. 8), back (see FIG. 9),
It can be displayed from various viewpoints such as a side surface, a top surface, a low angle, and a high angle. In this case, it is possible to select whether or not to insert a description. When a plurality of viewpoints are selected, the CRT monitor screen 42 can be divided and images at the selected viewpoints can be displayed simultaneously (see FIG. 10). Each of the divided images may be a still image or a moving image (including continuous movement of the viewpoint and movement of the customer object).

Here, when there are a plurality of selected products, for example, when a Y-shirt, a jacket, and pants are selected, they are layered by a switching operation (FIG. 12).
reference). Instead of selecting a plurality of jackets in advance, it is possible to return to the opening mode and select the jacket 68 again (see FIG. 11). The fitting state can be displayed as if standing in front of the three-sided mirror 70 (FIG. 13).
reference).

The customer 46 can decide whether or not to make a purchase at the time of the try-on mode, but can move to the objective opinion listening mode for further consideration.

As shown in FIG. 14, the objective opinion listening mode starts with a situation of leaving the store with the selected products layered (see FIG. 14).

In the objective opinion listening mode, in addition to the customer object 56, there are various types of objects in the city. By facing a specific object, the product which the customer object 56 is trying on at present is displayed. You can ask if they look good or not (see FIGS. 15 and 16). In this case, for example, a person who does not answer even if asking a question, or an opinion received, may have a game property such as "I am not interested in fashion". In this case, it is only necessary to listen to opinions from a partner of the same age group or a favorite opposite sex so that a proper opinion can be heard.

For example, when the cancel key or the like is operated, the customer object 56 returns to the shop where the customer tried on (see FIG. 17) and faces the clerk 72 (see FIG. 18). At this time,
The key operation corresponding to the case of purchasing, stopping, or trying on another product again is performed. Here, when purchasing,
When the key to stop the operation is operated, the mode is shifted to the purchase determination mode, and when the key operation corresponding to the case of trying another product is performed again, the image processing is controlled to return to the opening mode.

In the case of quitting in the purchase decision mode, all the products that have been tried on are removed, and a moving image of exiting the store is displayed (see FIG. 19). If you want to try again,
6 to 17 are repeated. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20, the user returns to the store 60 after listening to opinions outside the store. Reference numeral 66A in FIG. 20 indicates a changed Y-shirt.

On the other hand, if it is decided to purchase, a list of products that have been tried on is displayed (see FIG. 21A).
In the display screen of FIG. 21A, there is a check box 74 for each product, and the check box 74 corresponding to the product to be purchased is clicked. Also, this screen shows O
A K button 76 and a cancel button 78 are displayed, and the customer 46 confirms the check state of the check box 74 and clicks the OK button 76. When the cancel button 78 is clicked, the process returns to before the purchase is decided.

After the operation of the OK button 76, a contract screen with the credit company (see FIG. 21B), a screen for determining the delivery method of the product (see FIG. 21C), and an input screen for the place to deliver (see FIG. 21C) 21 (D)) are sequentially displayed, and upon completion of inputting of necessary items, a series of operations of online shopping is completed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, for a product such as a clothing product, the value of which is different depending on the customer's body even if the value is different depending on the customer's body type, the clothing item is made to try on the three-dimensional object. Since it is possible to view from various viewpoints, it is possible to purchase in consideration of the value of each customer, which is impossible with conventional online shopping, and it is possible to reduce returned goods and the like.

Further, since the clothing accessories can be layered, the state of the total coordination can be confirmed.

Further, the customer object 56 is stored in the customer 46
Because it can be deformed according to the figure of the mannequin, for example, it is good when the mannequin doll is worn, but it is not fooled by the display state that it does not look exactly like it actually wears itself.

Further, in this embodiment, since the customer can receive not a subjective opinion but a subjective opinion, the purchase can be performed carefully.

In the present embodiment, a description has been given by taking as an example a clothing item as a fashion-related product. However, as a fashion-related product, a hat, glove, handkerchief,
There are also small items such as S-calfs and portable items such as bags and wallets. Such commodities may also be represented on the opening screen by scattering a plurality of types of shops throughout the city.

In this case, as shown in FIG.
Like a large-volume retailer, it is also possible to purchase goods 82 such as small articles and portable articles in a cart 80. further,
The total amount of the products 82 put in the cart 80 is calculated in real time, and a predetermined upper limit amount (customer 4
4 may be set), and if the upper limit is exceeded, as shown in FIG.
The image may be controlled so that does not move. By preparing a plurality of threshold values, it is also possible to produce an effect in which the cart 80 gradually becomes difficult to move.

In the above, the description is made by taking as an example the products (clothes and ornaments) worn by an individual. By providing the same virtual space for the purchase of computer accessories and the like that require the same, a feeling (virtual reality feeling) equivalent to the actual purchase can be obtained, and the same effect can be obtained.

[0077]

As described above, in the online shopping system according to the present invention, in online shopping using fashion-related products such as clothing accessories as products, the selected products including the personal interests of the purchaser in the image display are eligible. This has an excellent effect that the product can be displayed in a display mode sufficient to determine whether or not the product is displayed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall view of an online shopping network system according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of a terminal.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart of data, goods, and money of online shopping according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a front view of an image displayed on a CRT monitor in an opening mode (in a city).

FIG. 5 is a front view of an image displayed on a CRT monitor in an opening mode (entering a store).

FIGS. 6A to 6C are front views of an image displayed on a CRT monitor in an opening mode (object color).

FIG. 7 is a front view of a screen displayed on a CRT monitor in a purchase consideration mode (purchase consideration initial screen).

FIG. 8 is a front view of a screen displayed on the CRT monitor in the purchase consideration mode (front fitting screen).

FIG. 9 is a front view of a screen displayed on the CRT monitor in the purchase study mode (rear fitting screen).

FIG. 10 is a front view of a screen displayed on a CRT monitor in a purchase consideration mode (multi-screen).

FIG. 11 is a front view of a screen displayed on a CRT monitor in a purchase consideration mode (purchase consideration initial screen for two items).

FIG. 12 is a front view of a screen displayed on the CRT monitor in the purchase review mode (layered screen).

FIG. 13 is a front view of a screen displayed on the CRT monitor in the purchase consideration mode (a three-sided mirror screen).

FIG. 14 is a front view of a screen displayed on a CRT monitor in an objective opinion listening mode (store opening).

FIG. 15 is a front view of a screen displayed on a CRT monitor in an objective opinion listening mode (participation listening 1).

FIG. 16 is a front view of a screen displayed on a CRT monitor in an objective opinion listening mode (participation listening part 2).

FIG. 17 is a front view of a screen displayed on the CRT monitor in the objective opinion listening mode (re-entry).

FIG. 18 is a front view of a screen displayed on a CRT monitor in a purchase determination mode (communication of purchase intention).

FIG. 19 is a front view of a screen displayed on the CRT monitor in the purchase decision mode (non-purchase outlet).

FIG. 20 is a front view of a screen displayed on the CRT monitor in the objective opinion listening mode after retrying (re-entry).

FIGS. 21A to 21D are front views of a screen displayed on a CRT monitor in a purchase decision mode (purchase contract).

FIG. 22 is a front view of an image displayed on a CRT monitor when the user is warned of over-purchasing goods, wherein FIG. 22 (A) is a regular shopping screen and FIG. 22 (B) is an over-buying screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Terminal 14 Network 16 CPU 18 HDD 22 ROM 44 RAM 36 Mouse 42 CRT Monitor 46 Customer 48 Server 50 Clothing Designer 52 Credit Company 54 Courier 56 Customer Object

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Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. An online shopping system for purchasing fashion-related products such as clothing articles manufactured in a plurality of sizes via a network, based on communication with the network and a control program necessary for online shopping. A control device that operates in a manner described above; display means capable of three-dimensionally displaying a product to be purchased by the online shopping; selection means for selecting a display viewpoint by the display means; based on the display viewpoint selected by the selection means, An online shopping system comprising: a display viewpoint changing unit that changes a viewpoint of an image displayed on the display unit. 2. A display control means for displaying a three-dimensional object on which the product can be tried on and displaying the three-dimensional object in a state where the designated product is tried on. 1. The online shopping system according to 1. 3. The online shopping system according to claim 2, wherein the display control means displays the selected commodity on the three-dimensional object as if it were layered. 4. The layered display is in a layer display format, and can be independently displayed / hidden, changed in color, and changed in size for each selected product. 3. The online shopping sight described in 3. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a size input unit for inputting a size of a part relating to a body shape specified in advance, wherein the three-dimensional object is deformed based on the size input by the size input unit. The online shopping system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. The state of the try-on three-dimensional object based on coordination data stored in advance.
6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a notifying unit that notifies, as an objective opinion, advice including at least determination of whether or not the image matches or not.
Online shopping system described in the section. 7. A storage medium in which a program for executing the control device according to claim 1 and each means associated therewith is stored. 8. A virtual space providing apparatus for providing a program for controlling a client apparatus that receives information of a shared virtual space from a server together with another client apparatus, wherein the virtual space providing apparatus exists in the shared virtual space and is operated by a client apparatus user. A client object display unit whose behavior is controlled based on the signal, at least one shopping point display unit arranged in the virtual space, and the client device when the client reaches the shopping point, Shopping screen display means for providing a product that can be purchased by the client device user as an image; and implementation state display means for displaying, on the shopping device, an embodiment image of the product image selected by the client device user on the client device. Virtual space-providing apparatus characterized by having a. 9. A virtual space providing apparatus which provides a program for controlling a client apparatus which receives information of a shared virtual space from a server together with another client apparatus, wherein the virtual space providing apparatus exists in the shared virtual space and is operated by a client apparatus user. A client object display unit whose behavior is controlled based on the signal, at least one shopping point display unit arranged in the virtual space, and the client device when the client reaches the shopping point, A clothing shopping screen display means for providing clothing that can be purchased by the client device user as an image; and displaying a clothing image selected by the client device user on the client object on the clothing shopping screen. Virtual space-providing apparatus characterized by having a mounting state display means. 10. The virtual space providing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the wearing state display means is superimposed display means for superimposing and displaying the clothing image on the client object. 11. In a state in which the client object has finished selecting clothing to be purchased, the client object on which the selected clothing is mounted and displayed by the mounting state display means is shared with the other client device. The virtual space providing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the virtual space providing apparatus is displayed on a space.