JP2002292127A - Pet model raising system, pet model raising processing device, pet model raising processing method, storage medium in which pet model raising process program is housed, and pet model raising process program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device wherein pet models exclusively for users are individually prepared, and respective users perform pseudo communication with the pet models, and enjoy the raising. SOLUTION: For this pet model raising system 1, a user terminal unit 3 and this pet model raising processing device are connected with a communication network 7. Then, the game is enjoyed by raising the pet model displayed on the user terminal unit 3. The pet model raising processing device 5 is equipped with a database which houses pet models having pet model emotion biorhythm patterns and other information while relating them with the individual information of users. In this case, the applicable pet model data is called from the data base 55 based on the information of a user, and pet calling information by the user. Then, the state information of the pet model is obtained based on the communication information from the user terminal unit 3 and the emotion biorhythm pattern of the pet model, and the state information is displayed on the user terminal unit 3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a user terminal operated by a user and a pet model cultivation processing device for executing various processes on a pet model to be displayed on the user terminal, which are connected via a communication network and displayed on the user terminal. A pet model cultivation system capable of experiencing a breeding state of a pet model on the user terminal by simulated communication between the set pet model and the user via the user terminal, and used in the pet model cultivation system. The present invention relates to a pet model cultivation processing device, a pet model cultivation processing method realized by the pet model cultivation processing device, a storage medium storing a pet model cultivation processing program, and a pet model cultivation processing program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a user terminal is connected to an information providing server via a communication network such as the Internet, and a 3D model (a three-dimensional model) provided from the information providing server is stored on the user terminal. 2. Description of the Related Art A system for displaying an image is conventionally known. In such a conventional system, a site in which a new product or the like is made into a 3D model is prepared in the information providing server, and the user connects the user terminal to the information providing server and displays the 3D model on the user terminal. , Etc., to experience the new product in a simulated manner. In the above-described conventional system, the user naturally displays the same 3D model, and operates and experiences the same function of the same 3D model.

[0003]

As described above, in the conventional system, the site provided from the information providing server to the user terminal mainly uses the 3D model itself for sales promotion centering on products. It was not something to enjoy. In addition, according to the above conventional system, the user does not have the individual 3D model,
It displays exactly the same 3D model and operates the function of the 3D model, and is not of interest to the user. The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is an object of the present invention to individually prepare a pet model dedicated to a user, and to have each user enjoy pseudo-communication with his / her pet model and to cultivate his / her pet. It is an object of the present invention to be able to enjoy the game and enjoy communication with other pet models.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems Claims 1 to 3
In the described invention, a user terminal operated by a user,
A pet model cultivation processing device that executes various processes with respect to the pet model to be displayed on the user terminal is connected via a communication network, and the pet model displayed on the user terminal and the user are simulated via the user terminal. A pet model cultivation system capable of experiencing a breeding state of a pet model on the user terminal by communicating, wherein the pet model cultivation processing device has at least two different emotional expressions and has a lapse of time. A database that stores a pet model having pattern information and other information that repeats a change from one emotional expression to the other emotional expression in association with the individual information of the user, and information of the user from the user terminal and the user The database based on the pet call information From the pet model data, and obtains pet model state information based on the communication information from the user terminal and the pet model pattern information, and forms pet model display data from the pet model state information. Model processing means for sending pet model display data and communication tool display data to the user terminal, and when the call information is determined to be the owner of the pet,
History processing means for resetting the pattern information of the pet model in accordance with the accumulation of the communication information from the user terminal so that one emotional expression is increased within a repeated time unit, and storing the emotion information in the database. It is characterized by having. According to such a pet model cultivation system, user-specific pet models are individually prepared, and each user can enjoy simulating communication with their own pet model, and cultivate and enjoy their pets. You can also enjoy communication with your friend's pet model, make friends through the pet model, and do not need to purchase a special pet model, you can use a pet model at hand Can be cultivated.

According to the present invention, the status of the pet model is determined based on the communication information on the pet model sent from the user terminal connected to the pet model cultivation processing device via the communication network. A pattern that can determine information and transmit the processing result to the user terminal, and has at least two different emotional expressions and repeats a change from one emotional expression to another with time. A database that stores a pet model having information and other information in association with the individual information of the user, and from the database based on information of the user from the user terminal and pet call information related to the information. Retrieve pet model data and communicate with the communication information from the user terminal. And obtaining the pet model state information based on the pattern information of the pet model, forming pet model display data from the pet model state information, and transmitting the pet model display data and the communication tool display data to the user terminal. When the call information is determined to be the owner of the pet, the pattern information of the pet model is repetitively changed in accordance with the accumulation of the communication information from the user terminal. In such a way as to be stored in the database.

According to the invention set forth in claims 4 to 11, a user-specific pet model is prepared individually, and each user can enjoy pseudo-communication with his / her own pet model. You can cultivate and enjoy your pet, and you can also enjoy communication with your friend's pet model, make friends through your pet model, and without having to buy a special pet model, You can cultivate a pet model with a terminal at hand.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 11 are views for explaining an embodiment of the present invention. [Pet Model Raising System] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a pet model raising system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a pet model breeding system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes user terminals 3, 3,.
, 3 are connected via a communication network 7 such as the Internet to a pet model cultivation processing device 5 that executes various processes for the pet models to be displayed. The pet model cultivation system 1 is configured such that the pet model displayed on each of the user terminals 3, 3,...
Each of the user terminals 3, 3,..., 3 is communicated in a simulated manner via 3, 3,.
This allows the user to individually experience the breeding state of the pet model.

The user terminal 3 may be composed of, for example, a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a portable terminal (PDA), or a portable telephone (including a PHS). These user terminals 3 require an audio output device and an input device such as a keyboard, a numeric keypad, or a mouse. The desktop computer or the notebook computer has at least a central processing unit (CPU), a main memory, an input / output port connected to an external device, and a hard disk device storing various processing programs. I have. These computers also include a communication device such as a terminal adapter for connecting to the Internet, and can communicate with the outside via a communication network (Internet) 7. In addition, these computers are, for example, trademark Windows
ws98, windows-me, or wind
It is operated by a web display browser program and other processing programs that operate on an operating system (OS) such as ows-NT-Workstation.

The portable terminal (PDA) or portable telephone (including PHS) has at least a built-in central processing unit (CPU), a main memory, and a ROM storing various processing programs. . The mobile terminal (PDA) or mobile phone (including PHS) is provided with a communication device for Internet connection, and can communicate with the outside via the communication network 7. The mobile terminal (PDA) or mobile phone (including PHS) is operated by a web display browser program running on a predetermined OS and other programs. The pet model cultivation processing device 5 includes a central processing unit (CPU) for executing various arithmetic processing, a ROM for storing a basic processing system, a main memory for developing programs and various constants, an external device and an interface. , An input / output port, a hard disk drive for storing various processing programs, and other devices. The pet model cultivation processing device 5 is configured to operate with a pet model cultivation processing program created in a predetermined OS, a programming language such as Java, or another processing program.

The pet model cultivation processing device 5 is connected to each user terminal 3 via a communication network 7 such as the Internet.
It is possible to send contents provided with at least a communication tool and an individual or the same pet model to 3, 3,. The pet model cultivation processing device 5 receives communication signals (from the user operating the communication tool) transmitted from the user terminals 3, 3,. By executing a pet model cultivation processing program (described in detail below), each pet model is cultivated and given to the user terminal 3, 3,. Thereby, each user operating each of the user terminals 3, 3,..., 3 can experience a state in which a pet model displayed on each of the user terminals 3, 3,. Is available.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of information stored in a hard disk drive used in the pet model cultivation processing device of the pet model cultivation system. In FIG. 2, an operating system (OS) 51, various processing programs 52, a pet model cultivation processing program 53,
At least pet model basic data 54 and a database 55 are stored. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of pet model basic data stored in a hard disk drive of the pet model cultivation processing device. The pet model basic data 54 includes FIG.
As shown in, pet model basic display data 541,
Emotional biorhythm pattern 542 of the pet model
And the event generation processing module 5 of the pet model
43, a first action corresponding pattern 544 of the pet model under various conditions, a second action corresponding pattern 545 of the pet model under various conditions, and an operation definition 546 of the pet model.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of storing personal data and individual conditions of a pet model in a database stored in the hard disk drive 50 of the pet model cultivation processing apparatus. As shown in FIG. 4, the database 55 includes data 55-1, 55-2, 55-3,...
(For example, n = 100 million). As shown in FIG. 4, the personal data 55 for each user includes personal information x of the user, information y of a person (for example, a friend) related to the user, and personal information x of the user (user's personal information x). The data is made up of various data z of a dedicated pet model, and the data is individualized by attaching the corresponding x, y, z to each code. Therefore, for example, in the case of the data 55-1 for each user, the reference numeral 55-1x indicates the personal information of “User A”, the reference numeral 55-1y indicates the friend information of “User A”, 55-1z shows the history information of the pet model of “User Ko”. Also, for example, in the case of the data 55-2 for each individual user, the code 55-2x indicates the personal information of "User B" and the code 55-2y indicates the friend information of "User B". 55-2z indicates the history information of the pet model of “User Otsu”. Further, for example, in the case of the data 55-3 for each individual user, the code 55-3x indicates the personal information of "user Hei", the code 55-3y indicates the friend information of "user Hei", 55-3z indicates the history information of the pet model of “user Hei”. Individual data 55-
4,..., 55-n are configured as follows in the same manner as described above.

FIG. 5 is a view for explaining an example of the configuration of the pet model basic display data among the pet model basic data stored in the hard disk drive of the pet model cultivation processing apparatus. The pet model basic display data 541, as shown in FIG.
10 and a communication tool 120.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pet model 110 has the shape of a puppy, and includes a torso 111, four feet 112, and a head 11
3, at least an ear 114, an eye 115, a nose 116, and a tail 117, and are configured as a 3D model. In addition,
The pet model 110 can provide various operations of the pet model on the display of the user terminal 3 by the pet model cultivation processing device 5 processing the pet model cultivation processing program. For example, the pet model 110 can operate using the feet 112,
5, shaking the head 113,
4 or the tail 117 is shaken.

The communication tool 120 includes:
As shown in FIG. 5, a cursor 121 shaped like a hand that moves with a mouse or the like, a praise icon 122 used when praising, and a scold icon 123 used when scolding
And an illumination icon 124 that can lighten or darken the environment in which the pet model 110 exists. In addition, a hand-shaped cursor 121 strokes the head 113 of the pet model 110, The switch detecting means 121 can detect stroking of the nose 116 of the pet model 110 at 121. The pet model basic display data 541 having such a configuration is stored in the pet model basic data 54 of the pet model cultivation processing device 5. The data is read out as display data displayed on the display as shown in FIG.

In the hard disk drive of the pet model cultivation processing apparatus, the emotion biorhythm pattern of the pet model is stored in the pet model basic data. Eight types of emotion biorhythm patterns of this pet model are prepared, for example, from “level“ 1 ”biorhythm” to “level“ 8 ”biorhythm”. From each biorhythm, "level 8" biorhythms have at least two different emotional expressions (in this embodiment, mood / grumpy) and change from one emotional expression to the other over time. This is pattern information that repeats changes. Here, in the biorhythm of level “1”, during the repetition time T, “the mood” changes from the minimum to the maximum during a half of the unit time memory Δt from the start time of the rhythm, and thereafter the remaining period ( T-
Δt / 2), and the “grumpy state” slowly changes from the minimum to the maximum.

In the biorhythm of level "2", during the repetition time T, the "good mood" changes from the minimum to the maximum during the period of the unit time memory Δt from the start time of the rhythm, and thereafter the remaining period (T− Δt), the “grumpy state” changes slowly from the minimum to the maximum. In the biorhythm of level “3”, during the repetition time T, the “good mood” changes from the minimum to the maximum for a period twice the unit time memory Δt from the start time of the rhythm, and thereafter the remaining period (T− 2Δt), the “grumpy state” is a pattern that slowly changes from the minimum to the maximum. In the biorhythm of level “4”, during the repetition time T, the “good mood” changes from the minimum to the maximum during a period of three times the unit time memory Δt from the start time of the rhythm, and thereafter the remaining period (T− 3Δt), the “grumpy state” is a pattern that slowly changes from the minimum to the maximum. In the biorhythm of level “5”, during the repetition time T, the “good mood” slowly changes from the minimum to the maximum for a period of four times the unit time memory Δt from the start time of the rhythm, and thereafter the remaining period (T -4Δt), the pattern of “the disgruntled state” slowly changes from the minimum to the maximum.

In the biorhythm of level "6", during the repetition time T, the "good mood" changes from the minimum to the maximum for a period of five times the unit time memory Δt from the start time of the rhythm, and thereafter the remaining period (T−5Δt), the “displeased state” is a pattern that slowly changes from the minimum to the maximum. In the biorhythm of level “7”, during the repetition time T, the “good mood” slowly changes from the minimum to the maximum during a period of six times the unit time memory Δt from the start time of the rhythm, and thereafter the remaining period (T −6Δt),
It is a pattern in which the "moody state" changes from the minimum to the maximum. In the biorhythm of level “8”, during the repetition time T, the “good mood” slowly changes from the minimum to the maximum for a period of seven times the unit time memory Δt from the start time of the rhythm, and thereafter the remaining period (T −7Δt),
The pattern is such that the "moody state" changes rapidly from the minimum to the maximum.

Next, an operation of generating an event by the pet model event generation processing module of the pet model basic data stored in the hard disk drive of the pet model cultivation processing apparatus will be described. These pet model event generation processing modules generate events according to two patterns. The pet model event generation processing module that generates the first event generates the first event when the pattern in the mood mode in the emotion biorhythm pattern of the pet model matches the number of operations. . Here, the number of motions refers to the number of times the pet model generates a sound and changes the facial expression or the like. Then, while counting, the counted value is compared with the biorhythm pattern curve, and when they match (intersect), a command for generating a first event is formed. Note that the event generation processing module of the pet model resets the count value when it outputs a command to generate the first event.

The pet model event generation processing module for generating the second event is generated when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the level is "8" in the emotion biorhythm pattern of the pet model. That is, the pet model event generation processing module generates a second event command when the cursor 121 touches the head 113 or the nose 116 of the pet model with the cursor 121 for a certain period of time before and after the state of the super mood.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a first action correspondence pattern of a pet model under various conditions among the pet model basic data stored in the hard disk drive device of the pet model cultivation processing device. As shown in FIG. 6, the first action-corresponding pattern 544 of the pet model under these various conditions is based on the communication information (“brightness condition”, “operation event”) and the “mood level” based on “pet”. The operation reflection contents and the operation order regarding “model operation”, “pet model eyes expression”, and “pet model voice generation” are determined. For example, it is assumed that, among the communication information, the “brightness condition” is that the lighting icon 124 is turned on and the lighting is bright, and that the “operation event” is, for example, a click on the praising icon 122 for praise. In accordance with the “mood level” at this time, the “reflection content” is set as shown in FIG. 6 for the operation of the pet model, the facial expression of the pet model, and the voice of the pet model, and the “operation” "Order" is $ 1 to $ 6.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a second action correspondence pattern of a pet model under various conditions among the pet model basic data stored in the hard disk drive of the pet model cultivation processing apparatus. The second action corresponding pattern 545 of the pet model under these various conditions is an operating condition when the first action corresponding pattern 544 of the pet model under various conditions is lower than the mood level (shown in FIG. 6). . As shown in FIG. 7, the second action-corresponding pattern 545 of the pet model under these various conditions is based on the communication information (“brightness condition” and “operation condition”) and the “mood level” based on “pet”. The operation reflection contents and the operation order regarding “model operation”, “pet model eyes expression”, and “pet model voice generation” are determined. For example, it is assumed that the “brightness condition” of the communication information is bright, with the lighting icon 124 being lit, and the “operation condition” is, for example, a click on the praise icon 122 to give a praise. At this time, according to the "mood level", "reflection contents"
For the operation of the pet model, the facial expression of the pet model, and the voice of the pet model under the conditions shown in FIG. 7, and the “operation order” is set to # 1 to # 6.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the operation definition of the pet model among the pet model basic data stored in the hard disk drive of the pet model cultivation processing apparatus. FIG. 8 (b) is a facial expression pattern, and FIG. 8 (c).
8 shows the type of voice, and FIG. 8D shows the type of random. The operation definition 546a of the pet model is a standard operation pattern of the pet model. As shown in FIG.
Up to three contents are defined. The motion definition 546b of the pet model indicates the facial expression pattern, and FIG.
As shown in (b), the contents of numbers 1 to 7 are defined for “symbol”, “expression of eyes”, and “flashing symbol”. The motion definition 546c of the pet model is a type of voice, and as shown in FIG. 8C, the contents of “contents” and “meaning / state” of numbers 1 to 19 are defined. The behavior definition 546d of the pet model indicates the type of randomness, and as shown in FIG.
The contents of numbers 1 to 12 are defined for “GOOD” and “BAD”. Next, model processing means and history processing means realized by the pet model cultivation processing device 5 will be described.

In the pet model cultivation processing apparatus 5, the OS stored in the hard disk drive 50
51, various processing programs 52 and a pet model cultivation processing program 53 are developed in a main memory, and the CPU executes each program developed in the main memory, whereby the model processing means according to the embodiment of the present invention , History processing means and other processing. Here, the model processing means is configured to output, for example, pet model basic display data from the pet model basic data 54 of the hard disk drive device 50 based on the personal information of the user from the user terminal 3 and the pet call information related to the information. The pet model data such as 541 is called, and the pet model state information is obtained based on the communication information from the user terminal 3 and the emotion biorhythm pattern 542 of the pet model, and the pet model information is obtained from the pet model state information. Model display data is formed, and pet model display data and communication tool display data can be sent to the user terminal 3.

The history processing means includes a user terminal 3
The pet biometric pattern of the pet model in the pet model basic data 54 of the pet model according to the accumulation of the communication information from the user terminal 3 when the pet calling information from the pet model is determined to be the owner of the pet. 542 is set so that one of the emotional expressions is increased within the repetition time unit, and is stored in the database 55. In the above-described embodiment, the pet model is described as a small dog-type pet model. In addition, a cat-type pet model and a small bird-type pet model can be provided.

[Explanation of Operation] The operation of the pet model cultivation processing apparatus thus configured will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 and FIGS. (Explanation of First Person Screen Transition) FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining screen transition in the pet model cultivation system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the user connects the user terminal 3 to the pet model cultivation processing device 5 via the communication network 7 such as the Internet, and displays the top page 301 of the pet cultivation experience site provided by the pet model cultivation processing device 5. It is displayed on the user terminal 3 (S331 in FIG. 9). In the following, the pet model cultivation processing device 5 processes the pet model cultivation processing program based on the input from the user terminal 3 and transfers the processed result to the user terminal 3, whereby the screen on the display of the user terminal 3 is displayed. Changes occur. The sign of the screen is that of the screen on the display of the user terminal 3, and the transition to each screen is realized by the pet model cultivation processing device 5 executing the pet model cultivation processing program. become. When the user selects a puppy-type, cat-type or bird-type pet model character from the top page 301 of the pet breeding experience site displayed on the display of the user terminal 3, the pet model breeding processing device 5 operates to operate the user terminal. Then, a transition is made to display the first person screen 302 on S3 (S332 in FIG. 9).
When the user selects the pet model color / pattern selection mode from the first person screen 302 displayed on the display of the user terminal 3 (S333 in FIG. 9), the first person screen 302 is displayed on the first person screen 302. The screen transitions to a screen 303 for selecting the color and the pattern of.

When the user does not like the color and pattern of the pet model, the screen transitions from the screen 303 for selecting the color and pattern of the pet model to the top page 301 (334 in FIG. 9). When the user likes the color and the pattern of the pet model, the user selects the first human screen 302 from the screen 303 for selecting the color and the pattern of the pet model.
(335 in FIG. 9). Also, when the user wants to know the tips of how to play, the first person screen 30 is displayed.
The screen transitions from 2 to the play tips screen 304 (S in FIG. 9).
336). The user who understands the playing tips from the playing tips screen 304 operates the user terminal 3 to transit to the first person screen 302 (S337 in FIG. 9). Next, an operation in which the user switches from the first person screen 302 to the user registration 305 screen will be described.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a registration screen of a pet breeding experience site displayed on the user terminal of the pet model breeding system according to the embodiment of the present invention. The user enters the user registration 305 from the first person screen 302.
Is selected (S338 in FIG. 9), the registration screen 201 displayed on the display of the user terminal 3 is displayed.
As shown in FIG. 10, a necessary explanation 202 is displayed, a mail address input window 203, a password input window 204, and a pet model (puppy) name input window 2 are displayed.
05, pet model sex input window 206, pet model special skill input window 207, pet model hometown input window 20
8. Owner name input window 209, Pet model proud input window 2
10 and a registration button 211.

The user looks at the necessary explanation 202 on the registration screen 201 while watching the mail address input window 20.
3. Password input window 204, name input window 205, gender input window 206, special skill input window 207, hometown input window 20
8. Input necessary contents to the user terminal 3 using the keyboard and the mouse in the owner name input window 209 and the pet model proud input window 210. Information input to each of the input windows 203 to 210 is stored in each of the input windows 203 to 2 of the registration screen 201.
When the user determines that the displayed content is good because it is still displayed on the display 10, the user presses the registration button 211 using a mouse or the like. As a result, the information input to each of the input windows 203 to 210 is transmitted to the user terminal 3,
It is transmitted to the pet model cultivation processing device 5 via the communication network 7 (step 339 in FIG. 9). The pet model cultivation processing device 5 inputs the personal information sent from the user terminal 3 to the database 55, and also inputs the pet model basic data 54 (pet model basic display data 541, pet model emotion biorhythm pattern 5).
42, pet model event occurrence processing module 54
3. The first action corresponding pattern 544 of the pet model under various conditions and the second action corresponding pattern 545 of the pet model under various conditions are stored in the database 55 in association with the personal information.

The pet model cultivation processor 5 transmits the pet model basic data 54 to the user terminal 3. Thereby, the screen 306 relating to the pet model is displayed on the user terminal 3. This screen 306
Is a screen formed by the pet model basic display data 541, for example. This screen 306 is shown in FIG.
The pet model 110 and the communication tool 120 are displayed as shown in FIG. The communication tool 120 includes a cursor 121 and a praise icon 1
22, a scolding icon 123 and a lighting icon 124.

The user uses the input device, such as a mouse, to input a communication tool 12 to the pet model 110 displayed on the display of the user terminal 3.
0 and communicate with the pet model 110. This communication information is transmitted from the user terminal 3 to the pet model cultivation processing device 5 via the communication network 7 such as the Internet. The model processing means realized by the CPU of the pet model cultivation processing device 5 is based on the communication information from the user terminal 3 and the emotion biorhythm pattern 542 of the pet model, and the emotion state (emotion level) of the pet model. Is determined, and the communication information and the emotional state are input to the event occurrence processing module 543 of the pet model to check whether an event has occurred.
The pet model state information is obtained from the pet model's emotional state (emotion level) and the communication information, and the pet model display data is formed from the pet model's state information. It is sent to the user terminal 3.

Further, the pet model cultivation processing device 5
The history processing means implemented by the CPU repeats the emotion biorhythm pattern 542 of the pet model in the pet model basic data 54 of the pet model in accordance with the accumulation of the communication information from the user terminal 3. The setting is reset so that one of the emotional expressions is increased within the time unit and stored in the database 55.

The pet model cultivation processing device 5 fetches communication information from the user terminal 3 and generates a first action corresponding pattern 544 of the pet model under various conditions and a second action corresponding pattern 545 of the pet model under various conditions. The operation of the pet model is determined, the operation state is used as pet model display data, and this and the communication tool display data are sent to the user terminal 3. Further, the pet model cultivation processing device 5 uses the pet model event generation processing module 543 to generate an event. The event means that the pet model sings a song when the pet model enters a predetermined situation (when the emotion is good and a specific condition is met). As shown in FIG. 7A, the pet model event generation processing module 543a that generates the first event intersects the pattern P in the mood mode and the number of actions Q in the emotion biorhythm pattern 130 of the pet model. By doing
Generate a first event. The pet model event generation processing module 543a counts the number of movements Q, compares the counted value Q with the biorhythm pattern curve P, and intersects them (point C in FIG. 7A).
When 1) is performed, a command for generating the first event is output.

On the other hand, the event generation processing module 543b of the pet model for generating the second event includes:
As shown in FIG. 7B, the second event is generated when the biorhythm 130h of the level “7” in the emotion biorhythm pattern 130 of the pet model is satisfied and a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the event occurrence processing module 543b of the pet model is the same as the one shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, when the cursor 121 of the communication tool 120 touches the head 113 or the nose 116 of the pet model within a certain time before or after the state of the super mood state (the biorhythm pattern curve P is maximum), the second event Command occurs. In this way, the user can play with the pet model displayed on the display of the user terminal 3. In addition, as described above, the pet model on the display of the user terminal 3 can grow the pet by the history processing means. Therefore, the pet model can be simulated according to the playing situation. You can experience the state of being.

[Second and subsequent screen transitions] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the second and subsequent screen transitions in the pet model cultivation system according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 11, the user first enters the user terminal 3
Is connected to the pet model cultivation processing device 5 via a communication network 7 such as the Internet, and the top page 3 of the pet cultivation experience site provided by the pet model cultivation processing device 5
21 is displayed on the user terminal 3 (S35 in FIG. 11).
1). In the following, the pet model cultivation processing device 5 processes the pet model cultivation processing program based on the input from the user terminal 3 and transfers the processed result to the user terminal 3, whereby the screen on the display of the user terminal 3 is displayed. Changes occur. The screen symbols are those of the screen on the display of the user terminal 3, and the transition to each screen is realized by the pet model cultivation processing device 5 executing the pet model cultivation processing program.

When the user inputs a mail address and a password, and selects a dog-type, cat-type or bird-type pet model character from the top page 321 of the pet breeding experience site displayed on the display of the user terminal 3. Then, a transition is made so that the pet model cultivation processing device 5 operates to display the pet model screen 325 on the user terminal 3 (S352 in FIG. 11). Note that the pet model screen 325 displays comment titles such as “color and pattern of the pet model”, “comment from a friend”, “open space for pet model (puppy)”, and “don't know”. In addition, the user can select the pet model screen 3
It is possible to transit from 25 to the top page 301 (S354 in FIG. 11). In addition, when the user wants to know tips on how to play, from the pet model screen 325,
A transition can be made to a trick screen 324 for playing (FIG. 1
1 S356). Also, the user can transition from the pet model screen 325 to the puppy square screen 327 (FIG. 11).
S357). In addition, the user can use the pet model screen 3
From the comment title of "Pet model color and pattern" of 25, the screen transitions to the puppy color and pattern selection screen 323, or conversely, returns from the puppy color and pattern selection screen 323 to the pet model screen 325. Yes (S3 in FIG. 11)
58). In addition, the user can transit from the comment title of “comment from a friend” on the pet model screen 325 to the comment screen 326 from a friend, or conversely, return from the comment screen 326 to the pet model screen 325. (S359 in FIG. 11).

Further, the user can select the pet model screen 32
The puppy square screen 327 can be transited from the comment title of “Puppy Square” in No. 5 or the pet model screen 325 can be returned from the puppy square screen 327 (S360 in FIG. 11). Further, the user can transition from the comment title “I do not know” on the pet model screen 325 to the first person screen 328 (FIG. 1).
1 S361). The puppy color and pattern selection screen 32
3. From the comment screen 326 from a friend and the puppy square screen 327, it is possible to transition to the first person screen 328, respectively (S362 in FIG. 11). In addition, it is also possible to transition from the first person screen 328 to the trick screen 324 for playing (S363 in FIG. 11).

If NO is selected from the puppy's open space screen 327, the display can be changed to the pet model screen 325a again (S364 in FIG. 11). Pet model screen 325
a from the pet model screen 325a to the top page 321 (FIG. 11).
S366). It is possible to transit from the pet model screen 325a to the comment screen 329 for a friend, or to return to the pet model screen 325a from the comment screen 329 for a friend (S366 in FIG. 11). The N
When a friend's pet model (puppy) is called by selecting O, it is displayed in the title of the pet model screen 325a. When an unknown title is displayed on the pet model screen 325a, a transition can be made to the first person screen 328a with this title (S367 in FIG. 11).

(Explanation of the Operation of the Pet Model (Puppy) in the Square) FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the pet model (puppy) in the room in the pet model breeding system according to the embodiment of the present invention. In this FIG.
The pet model cultivation processing device 5 performs processing with the lapse of time in the illustrated vertical direction, and the user terminal 3 similarly executes the processing with the lapse of time in the illustrated vertical direction. First, a search condition is input from the user terminal 3. The input screen shown in FIG. 13 is used for inputting the search condition. Here, FIG. 13 is a diagram for describing an example of a screen when a friend's pet model is called in the pet model training system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13, a search condition input screen 500 is displayed.
, As search conditions, an input window 501 for “.
An input window 502 for "Hometown", an input window 503 for "Owner name (can be omitted)", an input window 504 for "Pet model (puppy) name (Can be omitted)", and "Maximum display number ( 20 to 100) "input window 505. In the search condition input screen 500 displayed on the display of the user terminal 3, the user enters the “• pedigree” input window 5.
01, an input window 502 for “hometown”, an input window 503 for “owner name (can be omitted)”, an input window 504 for “pet model (puppy) name (can be omitted)”, and
The user inputs necessary information into the input windows 505 for “maximum display number (20 to 100)”, and presses a search button 506. This information is sent from the user terminal 3 to the pet model cultivation processing device 5 via the communication network 7. Then, the pet model cultivation processing device 5 executes a search process of the database 55 based on the pedigree from among the input conditions. Then, the pet model cultivation processing device 5 sends out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the search results to the user terminal 3.

If the user inputs the above items (1) to (5) to the user terminal 3 and selects the previous ten buttons, for example, the information of the previous ten pet models is displayed. . Further, if the user inputs the above (1) to (5) to the user terminal 3 and selects the next, for example, ten buttons, the information of the next, for example, ten pet models is displayed. At this time, if the serial number of the last data being displayed is “0010”, the search result is displayed again without any operation. The pet model cultivation processing device 5 executes a data acquisition process. That is, the pet model cultivation processing device 5 searches the database 55 based on the specified search condition. A serial number is added as a condition. The pet model cultivation processing device 5 sends out, for example, 10 retrieved items to the user terminal 3.

At the user terminal 3, when a call is selected, the displayed pet model (puppy) designated by NO is called. Here, the user terminal 3 sets an error when a NO not listed is called. At this time, the pet model cultivation processing device 5 executes a pet model (puppy) calling process. The pet model cultivation processing device 5 retrieves the corresponding data from the database 55 using the ID corresponding to the designated serial number as a key. The pet model cultivation processing device 5 sends the extracted information to the user terminals 3, 3, ..., 3 of all the related friends. In addition, the pet model cultivation processing device 5 has a friend degree counter, and counts the counter.

When the user selects a person with many friends from the user terminal 3, the pet model cultivation processing device 5
Performs a search by friend level. The pet model cultivation processing device 5 searches the database 55 for the corresponding data according to the specified search condition. A serial number is added as a condition. The pet model cultivation processing device 5 sends, for example, ten search results to the user terminal 3. Further, assuming that the user selects the return button with the user terminal 3, the pet model cultivation processing device 5 executes a process of switching to the pet model (my puppy page).

FIG. 14 is a view for explaining an example of a message screen from a friend in the pet model training system according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 14, a message screen 600 from a friend has a message area 601 for displaying a message from the friend, and each of the user terminals 3 to which the message from the friend received by the pet model cultivation processing device 5 should be sent. And sends it to each user terminal 3. As a result, a message screen 600 from a friend as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed on the display of the user terminal 3.

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the above-described configuration and the above-described operation are performed, the following effects can be obtained. (1) A user-specific pet model is prepared individually, and each user can enjoy pseudo-communication with his / her pet model. (2) You can cultivate and enjoy your pet. (3) You can enjoy communication with your friend's pet model. (4) Friends can be formed through pet models. (5) It is not necessary to purchase a special pet model, and it is possible to simulate the breeding of the pet model at a terminal at hand. Note that, in the embodiment of the present invention, the user terminal is not limited to the above, and has a certain processing capability,
In addition, any device may be used as long as it can display a pet model, has certain operation keys, and can output sound.

[Storage medium storing pet model cultivation processing program] The operation contents described in the pet model cultivation system, the pet model cultivation processing apparatus, and the pet model cultivation processing method according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows.
Each program corresponding to each operation is stored in the pet model cultivation processing device 5, and is operated using these programs.

A program combining at least one of the programs of the operations described above (pet model cultivation processing method by the pet model cultivation system or the pet model cultivation processing device) may be stored in the storage medium. Good. Here, the storage medium includes, for example, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, a hard disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a CD-RW,
Includes DVD, magnetic tape, ROM cartridge, RAM memory card with battery backup, flash memory cartridge, nonvolatile RAM card, and the like. The storage medium stores information (mainly digital data and programs) by some means, and may be any medium that allows a computer or a dedicated processor to realize a predetermined function. The same applies hereinafter.

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According to the present invention, the pattern information having at least two different emotional expressions and repeating the change from one emotional expression to the other emotional expression with the passage of time and the other. A database that stores a pet model having information in association with the individual information of the user, and calls the pet model data from the database based on information of the user from a user terminal and pet call information by the user; The pet model status information is obtained based on the communication information from the user terminal and the pet model pattern information, and the pet model display data is formed from the pet model status information. Data to the user terminal And, when it is determined that the owner of the pet model, according to the accumulation of the communication information from the user terminal, the pattern information of the pet model is set so that one of the emotional expressions in the repetition time unit is increased. Then, since the data is stored in the database, the following effects can be obtained. (1) A user-specific pet model is prepared individually, and each user can enjoy pseudo-communication with his / her pet model. (2) You can cultivate and enjoy your pet. (3) You can enjoy communication with your friend's pet model. (4) Friends can be formed through pet models. (5) It is not necessary to purchase a special pet model, and it is possible to simulate the breeding of the pet model at a terminal at hand.

According to the invention described in claims 4 to 11, pattern information and at least other information having at least two different emotional expressions and repeating a change from one emotional expression to the other emotional expression over time. A pet model having a database that stores the pet model in association with the individual information of the user, and calls the pet model data from the database based on the information of the user from the user terminal and the pet call information related to the information, The pet model state information is obtained based on the communication information from the user terminal and the pattern information of the pet model, and the pet model display data is formed from the pet model state information. Display data to the user terminal. When the call information is determined to be the owner of the pet, the pattern information of the pet model is repetitively expressed in one of the emotional expressions within the time unit according to the accumulation of the communication information from the user terminal. Is set again and stored in the database, the following effects are obtained. (1) A user-specific pet model can be prepared individually so that each user can exchange pseudo communication with his / her own pet model. (2) It is possible to raise and enjoy one's own pet. (3) It is possible to enjoy communication with a friend's pet model. (4) A friend can be formed through a pet model. (5) It is not necessary to purchase a special pet model, and it is possible to simulate the growth and the like of the pet model at the terminal at hand.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a pet model raising system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of information stored in a hard disk drive used in the pet model cultivation processing device of the pet model cultivation system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for describing a configuration example of pet model basic data stored in a hard disk drive of the pet model cultivation processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of storing personal data and individual conditions of a pet model in a database stored in a hard disk drive of the pet model cultivation processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of basic pet model display data among basic pet model data stored in the hard disk drive of the pet model cultivation processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a view for explaining a first action correspondence pattern of a pet model under various conditions among pet model basic data stored in a hard disk drive device of the pet model cultivation processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a second action correspondence pattern of the pet model under various conditions, among the pet model basic data stored in the hard disk drive device of the pet model cultivation processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the operation definition of the pet model among the pet model basic data stored in the hard disk drive of the pet model cultivation processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining screen transition in the pet model cultivation system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a registration screen of a pet breeding experience site displayed on a user terminal of the pet model breeding system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the second and subsequent screen transitions in the pet model training system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the pet model in the room in the pet model cultivation system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of calling a friend's pet model in the pet model cultivation system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a message screen from a friend in the pet model training system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pet model cultivation system 3 User terminal 5 Pet model cultivation processing device 7 Communication network (such as the Internet) 50 Hard disk drive 51 Operating system (OS) 52 Various processing programs 53 Pet model cultivation processing program 54 Pet model basic data 55 Database 541 Pet model basic display data 542 Pet model emotion biorhythm pattern 543 Pet model event generation processing module 544 First action corresponding pattern of pet model under various conditions 545 Second action corresponding pattern of pet model under various conditions 546 Pet model Operation definition 55-1, 55-2, 55-3, ... 55-n Data for each user

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Claims (11)

[Claims] A user terminal operated by a user and a pet model cultivation processing device for executing various processes on a pet model to be displayed on the user terminal are connected via a communication network, and the pet model displayed on the user terminal is connected to a pet model. A pet model cultivation system capable of experiencing a breeding state of a pet model on the user terminal by pseudo-communicating with the user via the user terminal, wherein the pet model cultivation processing device includes: A database for storing a pet model having pattern information and other information having two different emotional expressions and repeating change from one emotional expression to the other emotional expression over time in association with the individual information of the user; and The user information from the user terminal and the user The pet model data is called from the database based on the pet call information by the user, and the pet model state information is obtained based on the communication information from the user terminal and the pet model pattern information. Model processing means for forming pet model display data from the state information of the above, and sending the pet model display data and the communication tool display data to the user terminal; and when the call information is determined to be the owner of the pet, the user History processing means for resetting the pattern information of the pet model in accordance with the accumulation of the communication information from the terminal so that one of the emotional expressions is increased within a repeated time unit and storing the information in the database. Pet model characterized by the following Training system. 2. The pet model cultivation processing device, when the pet call information is call information from a user who has a predetermined relationship with the pet owner, calls the pet model data from the database, and calls the pet model data from the user terminal. The pet model status information is obtained based on the communication information and the pet model pattern information, and the pet model display data is formed from the pet model status information. 2. The pet model cultivation system according to claim 1, further comprising model processing means for sending the model to the user terminal. 3. The communication tool includes a lighting icon for reacting to lighting, a detecting means for detecting that a cursor touches a part of the pet model, such as a head or a nose, and a compliment or scolding. The pet model cultivation system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pet model cultivation system comprises at least one of the following icons. 4. A pet model state information is determined based on communication information on the pet model sent from a user terminal connected to the pet model cultivation processing device via a communication network, and the processing result is obtained. A pet model cultivation processing device that can be sent to a user terminal, comprising at least two different emotional expressions and having pattern information and other information that repeats a change from one emotional expression to the other emotional expression over time. A database that stores the pet model in association with the individual information of the user; and reads the pet model data from the database based on the information of the user from the user terminal and pet calling information related to the information, and the user terminal. The communication information and the pet model Model processing for obtaining pet model state information based on the input model information, forming pet model display data from the pet model state information, and sending the pet model display data and the communication tool display data to the user terminal. Means, when the call information is determined to be the owner of the pet, according to the accumulation of the communication information from the user terminal, the pattern information of the pet model, one of the emotional expressions in the repeated time unit is repeated A pet model cultivation processing device, comprising: history processing means for resetting the setting so as to be stored in the database. 5. When the pet call information is call information from a user having a predetermined relationship with the owner of the pet, the pet model data is called from the database, and the communication information from the user terminal and the pet model are read. Model processing for obtaining pet model state information based on the pattern information of the pet model, forming pet model display data from the pet model state information, and sending the pet model display data and the communication tool display data to the user terminal. 5. The pet model cultivation processing device according to claim 4, comprising means. 6. The communication tool includes a lighting icon for reacting to lighting, a detecting unit for detecting that a cursor touches a part of the pet model, such as a head or a nose, and a compliment or scolding. 6. The pet model cultivation processing device according to claim 4, wherein the pet model cultivation processing device comprises at least one of the following icons: 7. The history processing means resets the pattern information of the pet model such that one of the emotional expressions increases in a repeated time unit in accordance with the accumulation of the communication information from the user terminal. 5. The pet model cultivation processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein when the determined one emotional expression reaches a certain amount or more, the pet model is caused to execute a predetermined event. 8. When the pet model display data is formed from state information of the pet model, the model processing means changes an expression pattern of the eyes of the pet model based on the pattern information of the pet model. The pet model cultivation processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: 9. A pet model state information is determined based on communication information on a pet model sent from a user terminal connected to a pet model cultivation processing device via a communication network, and the processing result is obtained by the processing result. A pet model cultivation processing method that can be transmitted to a user terminal, the method including at least two different emotional expressions and pattern information and other information that repeats a change from one emotional expression to another with time. A database that stores the pet model in association with the individual information of the user; and reads the pet model data from the database based on the information of the user from the user terminal and pet calling information related to the information, and the user terminal. The communication information and the pet model Model processing for obtaining pet model state information based on the input model information, forming pet model display data from the pet model state information, and sending the pet model display data and the communication tool display data to the user terminal. When the call information is determined to be the owner of the pet, according to the accumulation of the communication information from the user terminal, the pattern information of the pet model, one of the emotional expressions in the repeated time unit is repeated And a history processing step of storing the data in the database. 10. A pet model state information is determined based on communication information on a pet model sent from a user terminal connected to a pet model cultivation processing device via a communication network, and the processing result is obtained. A storage medium storing a pet model cultivation processing program that can be transmitted to a user terminal, wherein the pattern information has at least two different emotional expressions and repeats a change from one emotional expression to another with time. And a pet model having a pet model having other information associated with the individual information of the user, and the pet model data from the database based on information of the user from the user terminal and pet call information related to the information. And the communication from the user terminal Obtaining pet model state information based on the information and the pattern information of the pet model, forming pet model display data from the pet model state information, and transmitting the pet model display data and the communication tool display data to the user terminal. A model processing step for sending to the pet information, and when the call information is determined to be the owner of the pet, according to the accumulation of the communication information from the user terminal, the pattern information of the pet model is repeated within one time unit. A storage medium storing a pet model cultivation processing program including a history processing step of resetting the emotion expression so as to increase the number of emotion expressions and storing the emotion expression in the database. 11. A pet model state information is determined based on communication information on a pet model sent from a user terminal connected to a pet model cultivation processing device via a communication network, and the processing result is referred to as the pet model. A storage medium storing a pet model cultivation processing program that can be transmitted to a user terminal, wherein the pattern information has at least two different emotional expressions and repeats a change from one emotional expression to another with time. And a pet model having a pet model having other information associated with the individual information of the user, and the pet model data from the database based on information of the user from the user terminal and pet call information related to the information. And the communication from the user terminal Obtaining pet model state information based on the information and the pattern information of the pet model, forming pet model display data from the pet model state information, and transmitting the pet model display data and the communication tool display data to the user terminal. A model processing step for sending to the pet information, and when the call information is determined to be the owner of the pet, according to the accumulation of the communication information from the user terminal, the pattern information of the pet model is repeated within one time unit. A pet model cultivation processing program comprising: a history processing step of resetting the emotion expression to be larger and storing the emotion expression in the database.