JP2002346019A - Game information providing and recording device, game result information providing device, virtual and real space game providing device, information providing system, information providing device, method thereof, program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device and a method for collecting data showing game contents allowing the reproduction of a subsequent play by a computer and providing a user with various information for supporting the game using the data showing the game contents. SOLUTION: This game information providing and recording device 10 has a game position information generating means, a game contents information recording means and a game support information providing means. The game position information generating means generates game position information by measuring a game position specified by the user who is a player, for instance. The game contents information recording means records the game position information together with game region information. The game contents information is provided to the game result information providing device 12 or the like for use.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a game information providing / recording device, a game result information providing device, a virtual reality space game providing device, an information providing system, an information providing device, a method thereof, a program, and a recording medium. More specifically, the content of the game is recorded using the position information, and the result of the game, the provision of the game in the virtual reality space, the provision of the marketing and the personal data are provided using the information of the recorded game content. Competition information providing / recording device,
The present invention relates to a game result information providing device, a virtual reality space game providing device, an information providing system, an information providing device, a method thereof, a program, and a recording medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, there has been developed a technique for recording a score or providing information useful for a game using a portable terminal device for a game such as golf.

As such a technique, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open
No. 1-37938 discloses a technique of displaying a layout of a golf course using a portable input terminal and inputting a play result. Also, JP-A-2000-35080
No. 1 discloses that a mobile terminal transmits score information to a score management server, and the score management server transmits score status display information to the mobile terminal based on the score information. Also, JP-A-2000-225226 discloses that
It is disclosed that a position of a mobile terminal is measured by GPS or the like, a distance to a hole is obtained thereby, and an appropriate club is recommended according to the distance.

[0004]

However, the prior art has the following problems. In other words, the conventional technique is recorded as a score as a numerical value, but does not record the content of the game as a series of plays, but collects sufficient data to reproduce the details of the play using a computer. I couldn't.

[0005] In addition, although accurate data can be collected at the time of actual competition, there is no way to use the data obtained by this, and there is a disadvantage that valuable data is dead. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention collects data indicating the contents of a game in which the subsequent play can be reproduced by a computer, and provides the user with various information for supporting the game using the data indicating the contents of the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and a method that enable the user to perform the operation.

[0007] The present invention also provides a player (player) who has performed the play, an athlete accompanying the player, using accurate data collected during an actual play.
The purpose is to provide information that can be used by a person who intends to use the data (hereinafter, referred to as “user”) such as a person who makes a marketing analysis and a strategy based on the data.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above problems, the present invention has the following features. In this specification, the term "competition" shall be used to include all plays regardless of whether it is an official or unofficial competition.
This includes the case where the game is simply played for personal enjoyment.

(Invention according to claim 1) A competition information providing / recording apparatus according to the invention according to claim 1 comprises a competition position information generating means, a competition content information recording means, and a competition support information providing means. It is characterized by having.

The competition position information generating means acts to generate competition position information by measuring a competition position designated by, for example, a user who is a player.

[0011] The competition content information recording means operates to record the competition position information together with the competition area information. The competition area information is information indicating the geographical and natural characteristics of a competition area (hereinafter, referred to as a “competition area”), and is, for example, golf course layout data. These data may use CAD data of a course design company or a construction company. The competition position information is information on a position that determines the content of the competition, and is, for example, the position of each hit ball (shot) in golf.

The athletic support information providing means operates to generate athletic support information using at least one of the athletic area information and the athletic position information and to provide the user with the athletic support information. The competition support information refers to information that is helpful or helpful in determining the competition strategy of the competitor in performing the competition. When the competition is golf, the competition support information includes the course layout image display, local points Information about the distance from the cup to the cup, the height difference between the local point and the cup, the distance from the local point to the hazard, and the current score of oneself.

The competition information providing / recording device is an information processing device such as a computer, and has an arithmetic processing device (C
PU), main memory (RAM), read-only memory (RO
M), an input / output device (I / O), a hard disk device, and the like. A program for causing the information processing device to function as a competition information providing / recording device or a program for causing a computer to execute a method of generating competition content information is stored in the ROM, the hard disk device, or the like. Put on the memory, CP
When U performs this, the game result information providing device is realized, or a method of generating game content information is executed. Further, the above program may not necessarily be stored in the storage device in the device,
It may be provided from an external device (for example, an ASP (application service provider server or the like)), and may be loaded on the main memory.

(Invention of claim 2) The game result information providing device according to the invention of claim 2 is characterized by having a game content information storage means, a rank calculation means, and a rank information supply means. And

[0015] The competition content information storage means provides competition information.
It acts to accumulate the game content information obtained by the recording device. The rank calculating means operates to receive the game content information from the game content information storage means and calculate the user's rank based on the received game content information.

The ranking information supply means operates to supply the calculated ranking to the user. The ranking is the image data,
It may be supplied in any format such as print data.

The game result information providing device is an information processing device such as a computer, and is provided with an arithmetic processing device (CP
U), main memory (RAM), read-only memory (RO)
M), an input / output device (I / O), a hard disk device, and the like. A program for causing the information processing device to function as a competition result information providing device, or a program for causing a computer to execute a method of generating information on a competition result based on competition content information is stored in the ROM, the hard disk device, or the like. By loading the program on the main memory and executing the program by the CPU, a game result information providing device is realized, or a method of generating information on a game result based on game content information is executed. . In addition, the program may not necessarily be stored in a storage device in the device, and may be provided from an external device (for example, an ASP (e.g., a server of an application service provider)).
This may be configured to be loaded on the main memory.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game result information providing apparatus according to the third aspect of the present invention, comprising: game content information storage means, score calculation means, and score report data generation means. It is characterized by.

The game content information storage means operates to store the game content information. The score calculation means operates to calculate the score of the user based on the accumulated game content information. Further, it operates to generate score report data based on the output of the score report data generation means and the score calculation means.

The generated score report data may be used for a score check, or may be directly transmitted to a report destination for the score report.

The game result information providing device is an information processing device such as a computer, and has an arithmetic processing device (CP
U), main memory (RAM), read-only memory (RO)
M), an input / output device (I / O), a hard disk device, and the like. A program for causing the information processing device to function as a competition result information providing device, or a program for causing a computer to execute a method of generating information on a competition result based on competition content information is stored in the ROM, the hard disk device, or the like. By loading the program on the main memory and executing the program by the CPU, a game result information providing device is realized, or a method of generating information on a game result based on game content information is executed. . In addition, the program may not necessarily be stored in a storage device in the device, and may be provided from an external device (for example, an ASP (e.g., a server of an application service provider)).
This may be configured to be loaded on the main memory.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for providing a game in a virtual reality space according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, comprising: game content information storage means; and game content display means. I do.

The competition content information storage means provides competition information
It functions to receive the game content information obtained by the recording device and store it. The game content display means receives the game content information from the game content information storage means, and operates to display the user's game content in the virtual reality space based on the game content information.

The competition in the virtual reality space may be a single competition or a plurality of competitions. Further, the competition in the virtual reality space may be a reproduction of a real play according to the competition content information, or a character in the virtual reality space may be key-padded by using a parameter generated based on the competition content information. It may be performed by operating with.

The device for providing a game in the virtual reality space is an information processing device such as a computer,
It includes an arithmetic processing unit (CPU), a main memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an input / output device (I / O), a hard disk device, and the like. A program for causing the information processing device to function as a device for providing a game in a virtual reality space, or a program for causing a computer to execute a method for providing a game in a virtual reality space using a computer is stored in the ROM, the hard disk device, or the like. The program is loaded on the main memory, and the CPU executes the program, thereby realizing an apparatus for providing a game in the virtual reality space, or a computer is used to execute a method for providing a game in the virtual reality space. Will be. In addition, the above program may not necessarily be stored in the storage device in the device, but is provided from an external device (for example, an ASP (application service provider server or the like)) and is stored in the main memory. It may be configured to be put on.

(Invention according to claim 9) The information providing system according to the invention according to claim 9 comprises a client,
It is characterized by having a game content information collecting device and an information providing device connected thereto.

The competition content information collection device provides competition information
It receives the game content information stored in the recording device, stores the game content information, and transmits the stored game content information to the information providing device.

The information providing device receives the game content information from the game content information collecting device, stores the game content information, receives the provided information transmission request from the client, and responds to the information transmission request with the stored game content information. And generating the provided information based on the provided information and transmitting the provided information to the client.

The client operates to transmit a request for transmitting the provided information to the information providing apparatus, receive the provided information returned from the information providing apparatus in response thereto, and display the received provided information.

(Invention according to claim 10) An information providing apparatus according to the invention according to claim 10 is characterized by having a game content information recording means, a transmission request receiving means, and a marketing information generating means. I do.

The competition content information recording means provides competition information
It acts to record the game content information obtained by the recording device or the like. The transmission request receiving means operates to receive a provision information transmission request related to marketing from the client. Further, the marketing information generating means reads the marketing information generating condition from the transmission request receiving means, and according to the marketing information generating condition,
Acquiring the competition content information from the competition content information recording means,
It acts to generate marketing information based on this.

[0032] "Marketing information" refers to information that an individual or a company can refer to when performing a business.

The information providing device is an information processing device such as a computer, and includes an arithmetic processing unit (CPU), a main memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an input / output device (I / O), and a hard disk device. Etc. are provided. A program for causing the information processing device to function as an information providing device in the ROM, the hard disk device, or the like;
Alternatively, a program for causing a computer to execute a method of providing information to a client using the computer is stored, the program is loaded on a main memory, and an information providing device is realized by the CPU executing the program. Alternatively, a method of providing information to a client using a computer is executed. Also,
The program may not necessarily be stored in the storage device in the device, and may be stored in an external device (for example, AS
It may be provided from a P (such as a server of an application service provider) and stored in a main memory.

(Invention as set forth in claim 11) The information providing apparatus according to the invention as set forth in claim 11 is characterized in that it has a game content information recording means, a transmission request receiving means, and a personal data information generating means. And

The competition contents information recording means provides competition information
It acts to record the game content information obtained by the recording device or the like. The transmission request receiving means operates so as to receive a request for transmission of the provision information of personal data from the client. The personal data information generating means reads the personal data information generation condition from the transmission request receiving means, acquires the competition content information from the competition content information recording means according to the personal data information generation condition, and Acts to generate data information.

The "personal data information" is various kinds of information on individuals related to the game, and includes statistical data, graphs, numerical data, lists, fitness with golf equipment, and the like.

The information providing device is an information processing device such as a computer, and includes an arithmetic processing device (CPU), a main memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an input / output device (I / O), and a hard disk device. Etc. are provided. A program for causing the information processing device to function as an information providing device in the ROM, the hard disk device, or the like;
Alternatively, a program for causing a computer to execute a method of providing information to a client using the computer is stored, the program is loaded on a main memory, and an information providing device is realized by the CPU executing the program. Alternatively, a method of providing information to a client using a computer is executed. Also,
The program may not necessarily be stored in the storage device in the device, and may be stored in an external device (for example, AS
It may be provided from a P (such as a server of an application service provider) and stored in a main memory.

[0038]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. [First Embodiment] FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of a game information system including a game information providing / recording device 10 and a game result information providing device 12 according to the present embodiment. In addition,
In the description of the present embodiment, golf will be described as an example of a game. However, the present invention can handle various games and is not limited to golf.

[Competition Information System] The competition information system has at least one competition information providing / recording device 10 and a competition result information providing device 12. Signals representing satellite identification information, orbit information, transmission time information, and the like are received, and the position can be calculated at any time.

[Athlete Information Providing / Recording Apparatus 10] The competition information providing / recording apparatus 10 is an information processing apparatus which can perform position measurement at an arbitrary position and is portable by an athlete. It is configured by a portable terminal device called PDA (Personal Data Assistant) having a Global Positioning System function, a portable telephone, and the like. In addition, the competition information providing / recording device 10 uses a GPS or D
A device that can use so-called hybrid navigation, which is a positioning method that calculates a position by using position data of GPS (Differential GPS) and actual traveling data of a vehicle speed & gyro sensor independently and combines the results (for example, golf carts, guides, etc.) (Cart).

The competition information providing / recording apparatus 10 provides the competitor with competition support information, which is information that is helpful or helpful in performing the competition, and also provides information on the competition performed by the competitor. It acts to record the content of the competition, which is the content.

If the competition is golf, the competition support information includes the image display of the course layout, the distance from the local point to the cup, the height difference between the local point and the cup, the distance from the local point to the hazard, the current self , And the score of the accompanying competitor (other players at the same party).

The competition content information includes competition area information indicating the geographical and natural characteristics of a competition area (hereinafter, referred to as a competition area), and position information of a position designated by a competitor in the competition area. Includes competition location information. When the competition is golf, the competition area information is mainly information on course layout information (including course layout information for each hole) of the golf course, and the competition position information is information on a shot performed by each player. It is the information of the place where it was done.

When the competitor reaches the hitting position and issues a command to record the game position from the input means of the game information providing / recording device 10, the game information providing / recording device 10 performs the position measurement and performs the measurement. Record the position as competition position information.

In addition, the competitor provides the competition information providing / recording device 1
A request for providing competition support information can be issued at any time from the input means 0, and the competition information provision / recording device 10 receiving the request can be issued.
Is displayed on the display means as competition support information in accordance with a competitor's request, such as a course layout diagram, a distance to a selected target, and his or her own score status. Based on the competition support information, the competitor can make a decision on a competition strategy as to which club should hit which ball and in what direction for the next hit ball.

The player making the determination as described above hits the ball and measures the position at the position where the hitting ball has stopped.

As described above, by recording the position measurement for each hit ball, data capable of reproducing the content of the game can be obtained.

[Competition Result Information Providing Device 12] The competition result information providing device 12 is composed of an information processing device having an input device such as a computer and a workstation, a central processing unit, a main storage device, and an output device. The game result information providing device 12 receives the game content information recorded by the game information providing / recording device 10 and processes the game content information, thereby providing information on the game result (“game result information”) to the competitors and the like. Acts to be.

The game content information may be passed to the game result information providing device 12 by any known information transmission method. For example, a competition information providing / recording device 10 via a wireless line
And the game result information providing device 12 may be connectable, and game content information may be transmitted from the game information providing / recording device 10 to the game result information providing device 12. The game content information is stored in a removable recording medium of the game information providing / recording device 10, and the storage medium may be read using a data reading device connected to the game result information providing device 12. . After the end of the competition or in the middle of the competition, the competitor stores the recording medium in the competition result information providing device 12.
May be stored in the competition content information recording unit of the competition result information providing device 12.

The storage medium may be a magnetic storage device such as a floppy disk, or a semiconductor storage device (for example, a memory stick manufactured by Sony Corporation). Considering that the device is used outdoors, it is preferable that the device is a semiconductor memory device in consideration of vibration resistance, dust resistance and the like.

When the game is golf, the game result information providing device 12 provides the ranking of the competitors and data for declaring an official handicap acquisition score as the game result information. The method of providing the competition result information may be any method capable of transmitting information, a method of printing the competition result information on a paper medium by a printer, or a method of displaying the competition result information by a CRT monitor device, a liquid crystal display device, or the like. Is also good.

[Structure of Athletic Information System] Next, an example of the structure of the athletic information providing / recording device 10 and the athletic result information providing device 12, which are components of the athletic information system, will be described.

[Configuration Example of Competition Information Providing / Recording Apparatus 10]
FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of the competition information providing / recording device 10. The competition information providing / recording device 10 includes a competition position information generation unit 2
0, calculation / control means 21, input means 22, competition support information providing means 23, and competition content information recording means 24. These units are connected through a bus unit 27, and can transmit and receive data and instructions.

The competition position information generating means 20 calculates the position of the competition information providing / recording device 10 itself. In this configuration example using a GPS signal, a position is calculated by receiving a signal from a GPS satellite.

The calculation / control means 21 controls the operation of each means, receives data from each means, performs various calculations using the data, and controls the transfer of data between the means. The calculation / control means 21 instructs the competition position information generation means 20 to generate competition position information.
In response to the command, the competition position information generating means 20 generates competition position information, and the calculation / control means 21 operates to receive the information and write it into the competition content information recording means 24 described later.

The input means 22 operates to receive a command from the competitor and pass it to the arithmetic and control means 21.
For example, it is a keypad, a liquid crystal touch panel, or the like. The athlete instructs the athletic information providing / recording device 10 to record athletic position information, requests display of athletic support information, and selects the type of athletic support information by performing a predetermined input to the input means. .

The competition support information providing means 23 has a function of receiving the data of the competition support information generated by the calculation / control means 21 based on the data recorded in the competition content information recording means 24 and showing the data to the competitor. . The competition support information providing means 23 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device. Competition support information providing means 23 In response to a competitor's request,
Shows the course layout diagram, the distance and height difference from the current position to a predetermined target (such as a cup, hazard, etc. can be specified by the competitor) from the current position in numerical values, and a score card showing the score of the competitor It can be laid out and displayed.

The game content information recording means 24 has a function of recording and reading various information including the game position information 25 and the game area information 26 in a readable and writable manner, and is, for example, a semiconductor storage device, a magnetic storage device, or the like.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the structure of a record of the competition position information 25. The competition position information 25 has one record for each position measurement of one competitor, and a plurality of records constitute data of one competition position information 25. Competition position information 2
5, a record 30 includes a player identifier field 31,
Date and time field 32, hall identification number field 33,
A hit number field 34, a position information field 35, a used club field 36, a ball muscle field 37, and a penalty hit field 38 are provided. The player identifier field 31 stores data for uniquely identifying a player, for example, a player member number and the like. The date and time field 32 records the date and time when the record was generated. The hole identification number field 33 stores data for uniquely identifying the hole, for example, the hole number. The number-of-bats field 34 stores a value indicating the order of shots corresponding to the record. For example, "3" is stored for the third shot in the hole. In the location information field 35,
The data indicating the position generated by the competition position information generating means 20 is stored in correspondence with the record. The stored value is not limited to the absolute position, and may be a relative position to a certain point (a tee shot position or a reference position determined for each hole) generated based on the absolute position. Note that the relative position is more convenient when an image is generated later using the competition position information. The used club field 36 stores information that specifies the club used by the competitor to perform the shot. For example, "D" is stored if the club used is a driver, and "5I" is stored if the club is a 5-iron. This stores a value that the competitor inputs using the input means. The ball field 37 records data indicating what kind of ball shot was performed as a result of the shot corresponding to the record. For example, data is stored such as "S" when the hit ball turns right and "F" when the hit ball turns left.
The penalty hit field 38 stores the number of penalty hits that have occurred for a hit ball from the point indicated by the position information stored in the record. This punishment includes OB (out of
Includes all penalties stipulated in the golf rules, such as bounces, water hazards, and unplayable. For example, if the hit ball is OB (out
If the player enters the (of bounces) area, the penalty is 2 strokes, so the information “2” is stored in the penalty stroke number field. In addition, some golf courses have set a local rule that, when a hit ball enters a specific OB area, the next hit ball is played as four forward strokes, but such a local rule is applied. If
“3” is stored in the penalty stroke number field 38. In addition,
The stored values are entered by the competitor through the input means 22. Alternatively, a special device such as an “OB” button may be provided in the input device 22 so that when the player presses the special device, the corresponding number of penalty strokes is automatically input.

Next, a configuration example of the game area information 26 will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a data configuration example of the competition area information 26. The competition area information 26 is configured as information representing one competition area, and in golf, the competition area information may be configured for each golf course.

In this configuration example, the competition area information data 400 includes a golf course identifier field 401, a golf course altitude field 402, a date field 404, a weather field 405, a temperature field 406, a wind speed field 407, a wind direction field 407, and a hole. , 410 are provided.

The golf course identifier field 401 stores data for uniquely identifying a golf course, and stores, for example, a golf course ID number. The golf course height field 402 stores the altitude of the golf course above sea level. This makes it possible to change and correct the flight distance of the hit ball according to the altitude. The date field 404 stores the date when the game area information was generated. Normally, the position of the cup is changed every day at a golf course, but by looking at this field, it is possible to specify when the game area information is. The weather field 405 stores data indicating the weather on the day when the game area information is generated. Note that a change in weather over time may be stored. The temperature field 406 stores data indicating the temperature of the day on which the competition area information was generated. The wind speed field 407 stores data indicating the weather on the day when the game area information is generated. Note that a change in weather over time may be stored. The wind direction field 408 stores data indicating the weather on the day when the game area information is generated. Note that a change in weather over time may be stored.

The game area information data 400 has the same number of Hole fields as the holes of the golf course. For example, the configuration is such that there are 18 Hole fields in the case of the data of the competition area information relating to the golf course having 18 holes, and there are 18 Hole fields in the case of the data of the competition area information relating to the golf course having 36 holes. Each of the Hole fields 409,..., 410 has a subfield 411 of the hole layout three-dimensional data and a subfield 412 of the cup position. In the subfield 411 of the hole layout three-dimensional data, data capable of expressing the hole configuration three-dimensionally by a computer is stored, and the positions, shapes, and positions of fairways, greens, bunkers, and water hazards are stored. Slope, tree position, height,
The spread is recorded as data. In the cup position subfield 411, the cup position of the day is input. As a result, the cup position changed daily is recorded as information.

[Operation Example of Competition Information Providing / Recording Apparatus 10]
Next, an operation example of the competition information providing / recording device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 5 shows the competition information
6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the recording apparatus.

First, the operation when the game information providing / recording device 10 provides game support information will be described.

First, the game information providing / recording device 10 receives a game support information request input from the input means 22 (step 101). A variety of requests, such as a request for displaying a course layout diagram and a score status up to the present, can be received as the game support information request.

Next, the competition support information request is passed to the operation / control means 21. The operation / control means 21 determines the contents of the request and stores data necessary for responding to the request in the competition contents information recording means 24. And read it out (step 1
02).

Next, the arithmetic and control means 21 having received the data generates competition support information of the requested content based on the data (step 103). For example, when a course layout diagram is requested as the competition support information, data is read from the corresponding Hole field of the competition area information 26, and display image data is generated based on the data.

Next, the arithmetic / control means 21 passes the generated data to the game support information providing means 23, and the game support information providing means 23 acts to provide the data to the competitor (step 104).

With the above, the processing for providing the game support information is completed.

Next, the operation when the game information providing / recording device 10 records game content information will be described.

First, the competition information providing / recording device 10
Stores the game area information (step 105). This may be performed, for example, by copying the game area information stored in the computer by the golf course onto a recording medium, attaching the recording medium to the game information providing / recording device 10, and handing it to the player.

Next, the competition information providing / recording device 10
A position measurement request from the competitor is received from the input means 22 (step 106). For example, the athlete inputs a position measurement request from the input unit 22 when standing at the tee shot position of the start hole.

Next, the competition information providing / recording device 10
Upon receiving the position measurement request, the game controller 20 requests the competition position information generating means 20 to generate position information, and generates competition position information (step 107). Competition position information generation means 20
Generates position information data (for example, longitude and latitude data) in response to the request and returns it to the calculation / control means 21.

Next, upon receipt of the position information data, the arithmetic / control means 21 writes the position information data in the competition contents information recording means 24 as competition position information 25 (step 108). When the relative position with respect to the reference position is used as the position information, the arithmetic and control means 21 performs the conversion operation from the absolute position to the relative position, and then writes the converted value.

After recording the position information, the athlete makes a shot, but after the shot is executed, other data (used club, ball muscle) and the like are additionally input.

As described above, the recording of the position information on the hitting position of the position is completed, but the recording of the position information is performed for each hitting position, and is continued until the game ends. All the hit ball positions from the start to the end of the game are recorded as the game position information 25.

[Configuration Example of Competition Result Information Providing Apparatus 12] Next, a configuration example of the competition result information providing apparatus 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the competition result information providing apparatus 12 that provides rankings as competition result information, and FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the competition result information providing apparatus 12 that provides score report data as competition result information. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example.

In the configuration example shown in FIG. 6, the competition result information providing device 600 includes a competition content information storage unit 601, a ranking calculation unit 603, and a ranking information supply unit 604.

The game content information storage means 601 stores the game content information 6 recorded in the game information providing / recording device 10.
02 is recorded. The rank calculating means 603
It has a function of calculating necessary data based on each game content information, determining the rank of each player based on the data, and generating rank data. For example, the score number, handy, etc. for each competition content information are calculated,
The ranking of each competitor is determined based on this.
The rank information supply unit 604 has a function of receiving rank data from the rank calculation unit 603 and providing rank information to competitors based on the data. For example, if ranking information is displayed as image data on a large screen,
The rank information supply unit 604 generates image data. When rank information is distributed to a competitor as a printed matter, the rank information supply unit 604 generates data for a printer.

Next, as another configuration example of the competition result information providing apparatus, a configuration example of the competition result information providing apparatus 700 for generating score report data shown in FIG. 7 will be described.
The score reporting data in this example is the official
The score is required when reporting a handy to the JGA (Japan Golf Association) or the like, but is not limited to this and can be used for other score reports.

The game content information storage means 701 stores the game content information 7 recorded in the game information providing / recording device 10.
02 is recorded. Score calculation means 703
Has a function of calculating a score based on each game content information and generating data of the score. The score report data generating means 704 is
3 has a function of receiving the score data from No. 3 and providing score report data based on the data. For example, when a score report is sent to a JGA or the like at a terminal device provided at a golf course, the score report is output as data that can be used at the terminal, or used for checking a score card written by a competitor by hand. It may be displayed on a monitor or the like as data.

[Operation Example of Competition Result Information Providing Apparatus] Next, an operation example of the competition result information providing apparatus will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the competition result information providing apparatus 600 for providing the ranking as the competition result information, and FIG. 9 is an operation of the competition result information providing apparatus 700 for providing the score report data as the competition result information. It is a flowchart which shows an example.

First, in the game result information providing device 600, the game content information 602 recorded in the game information providing / recording device 10 is recorded in the game content information storage means 601 (step 201).

Next, the game result information providing device 600 receives a ranking information generation request from an input means (eg, a keyboard) (not shown) (step 202).

The ranking calculating means 603 of the competition result information providing device 600 receiving the request accesses the competition content information storage means 601 and calculates necessary data based on the respective competition content information 602 (step 203). .

Next, the rank calculating means 603 determines the rank of each competitor based on the data, and generates rank data (step 204).

Finally, the rank information supply means 604 has a function of receiving rank data from the rank calculation means 603 and providing rank information to competitors based on the data (step 205).

Thus, the process of providing the game result information (order information) by the game result information providing device 600 is completed.

Next, an operation example of the game result information providing apparatus 700 will be described.

First, in the game result information providing device 700, the game content information 702 recorded in the game information providing / recording device 10 is recorded in the game content information storage means 701 (step 301).

Next, the game result information providing device 700 receives a request for generating score report data from an input means (for example, a keyboard) (not shown) (step 302).

The score calculation means 603 of the competition result information providing apparatus 700 having received the request accesses the competition content information storage means 601 and obtains the respective competition content information 602.
(Step 20)
3). For example, the operation is performed so as to calculate the score for each hole and obtain the IN and OUT scores and the total score.

Next, the score calculation means 603 obtains various data necessary for generating score report data (step 204). For example, the reporting member code number, name, date, etc. of the competitor.

Finally, score report data generating means 70
4 receives the score data from the score calculation means 703 and provides score report data based on the data (step 305).

Thus, the process of providing the game result information (score report data) by the game result information providing device 700 is completed.

[Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. The second embodiment provides a virtual reality space competition providing apparatus and method for providing a competition in a virtual reality space using competition content information.

The virtual reality space competition providing apparatus is an information processing apparatus capable of expressing a competition in a virtual reality space, and includes, for example, a computer, a home game machine, a portable game machine,
Workstation.

[Configuration Example of Virtual Reality Space Competition Providing Apparatus] First, a configuration example of the virtual reality space competition providing apparatus will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the virtual reality space competition providing apparatus. The virtual reality space competition providing apparatus 1000 includes a competition content information storage unit 1001 and a competition content display unit 10
And input means 1007 for receiving a command from a user of the virtual reality space game providing apparatus 1000.
(For example, a keyboard, a joystick, a keypad, and the like).

The game content information storage means 1001 is provided with the game information providing / storage device 10 described in the first embodiment.
Competition content information 1002A, 100 obtained by
It has a function of storing 2B in a readable manner. The competition information providing / storage device 10 stores the competition content information storage means 1
The method of passing the game content information to 001 may be performed by any known method. For example, a method of downloading via the Internet or a method of copying from a storage medium of the competition information providing / storage device 10 may be used.

The game content display means 1003 is connected to the game content information storage means 1001 and has a function of reading out at least one game content information therefrom and generating data for displaying the game contents based on the information. The display of the game content means to display a three-dimensional image of the course, the motion of the hit ball, the trajectory stored in the game content information, and the motion of the player associated therewith, as a moving image.

The game content display means 1003 generates motion picture image data by using a calculation section 1005 having a function of calculating the trajectory of a hit ball, and the data of the game content information and the data calculated by the calculation section 1005. It has an image processing unit 1006 that outputs this, a competition content information storage unit 1001, an arithmetic unit 1005, and a control unit 1004 that controls the transmission and reception of data with the image processing unit 1006 and controls the operation of each unit.

The input unit 1007 is connected to the control unit 1004, and the control unit 1004 performs necessary control according to a command from the input unit. For example, selection of game content information used for display of a virtual reality space game, start, interruption, and end of display are performed.

Next, another configuration example of the virtual reality space competition providing apparatus will be described. FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating another configuration example of the virtual reality space competition providing apparatus. The virtual reality space competition providing device 1100 includes a competition content information storage unit 1101 and a competition content display unit 1103, and has an input unit 1107 (for example, an input unit 1107) for receiving a command from a user of the virtual reality space competition providing device 1000. A keyboard, a joystick, a keypad, and the like) are the same as the configuration example shown in FIG. 10 except that a player parameter information recording unit 1108 is further provided.

The game content information storage means 1101 is provided with the game information providing / storage device 10 described in the first embodiment.
Content information 1102A, 1102B obtained by
Has a function of storing in a readable manner. The competition content display means 1103 is connected to the competition content information storage means 1101 and has a function of reading out at least one piece of competition content information therefrom and generating data for displaying competition content based on the information. The game content display means 1103 includes a calculation unit 1105 having a function of calculating the trajectory of a hit ball,
Using the data of the game content information and the data calculated by the calculation unit 1105, an image processing unit 1106 that generates and outputs moving image data, a game content information storage unit 11
01, a control unit 1 that controls the transmission and reception of data with the arithmetic unit 1105 and the image processing unit 1106, and controls the operation of each unit.
104. The input unit 1107 includes the control unit 110
4, and the control unit 1104 performs necessary control according to a command from the input unit 1107. For example, selection of game content information used for display of a virtual reality space game, start, interruption, and end of display are performed.

Player / parameter information recording means 110
Reference numeral 8 has a function of recording player parameter information for determining a player's game characteristics in the virtual reality space, and supplying this to the game content display means 1103. Competition content display means 1103 receiving the player parameter information
Operates the arithmetic unit 1105 to calculate the content of the game based on the player parameter, and causes the image processing unit 1106 to generate data for displaying the content of the game. The player parameter information may be generated from the game content information by a player parameter information generating unit (not shown), or may be generated based on a value input from the input unit 1107. With this configuration, the user of the virtual reality space competition providing device 1100 can enjoy a virtual reality space competition by creating and operating a virtual reality space player having the same ability as a real player including the user. It becomes possible.

Next, an operation example of the virtual reality space competition apparatus will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the virtual reality space competition device.

First, the virtual reality space competition device 1000
The game content information is received and recorded in the game content information storage means 1001 (step 401). The stored game content information is not limited to one, and may be plural. In particular, when a plurality of virtual players are to compete in the virtual reality space, a plurality of game content information is recorded.

Next, the game content display means 1003 responds to the input of the input means by the control section 1004 and displays the game content information 100 designated by the game content information storage means 1001.
2A and 1002B are read (step 402).

Next, the competition content display means 1003 generates three-dimensional image data based on the competition position information and the competition area information included in the competition content information by the computing section 1005 (step 403).

Next, the game content display means 1003 generates trajectory data based on the game position information by calculating the direction of the hit ball, the trajectory angle and the like by the calculation unit 1005 (step 404). Steps 403 and 404 need not be performed in this order, and may be performed in the reverse order or may be performed simultaneously and in parallel. The control unit 1004 of the competition content display unit 1003 receives the generated three-dimensional image data and the trajectory data from the calculation unit 1005, and passes them to the image processing unit 1006. At this time, the control unit 1004 may generate data for displaying the action of the player and pass the data to the image processing unit 1006.

The image processing unit 10 receiving these data
06, based on these data, the player in the virtual reality space takes a stance, swings, hits the ball,
Data for displaying a moving image until the hit ball flies along the trajectory and stops at the position corresponding to the next hit is generated and sent to an output device (not shown) (step 405).

The processing of steps 402 to 405 is performed for each record of the competition position information, and is continued until the processing corresponding to the final hit is performed.

Thus, the user of the virtual reality space competition providing apparatus 1000 can reproduce his or her own play or enjoy another person's play based on the competition content information in which the actual competition content is recorded. . As a way of enjoying, it is also possible to reproduce only one's own play and examine the content of the competition, or to borrow the competition content data of another player, for example, a player who rounded at another party on the day, as if this device It is also possible to display and enjoy the competition as if it were a round at the same party.

A virtual reality space competition providing device 1 shown in FIG.
12 is substantially the same as the operation example shown in FIG. 12, but in step 404, the trajectory data is not calculated based on the game content information, but the player data stored in the player The difference is that trajectory data is calculated based on parameter information, selected club information, hitting direction, impact information, and the like input from the input unit 1107. Other points are shown in Fig.1.
2 is the same as the operation example shown in FIG.

A virtual reality space competition providing device 1 shown in FIG.
In the case of 100, not only reproducing the play in accordance with the competition content information, but also generating and using the player parameter information from the own competition content information, if another club selection, another It becomes possible to verify what happened when the target direction was selected in the virtual reality space. Furthermore, if the player parameter information is not of the player's own but of another person, for example, a famous professional golfer, it is also possible to enjoy playing as if he / she became the famous golfer.

[Third Embodiment] Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The third embodiment provides an information providing system for collecting the above-mentioned competition content information and providing information that meets a client's request based on the collected competition content information.

An example of the configuration of the information providing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[Exemplary Configuration of Information Providing System] The information providing system is an information providing apparatus 1 connected to a communication network 1305.
303 and the communication network 1305
It has a client 1301 that can be connected to the information providing device 1303 via the network 05, and a game content information collecting device 1302 that can be connected to the information providing device 1303. Hereinafter, each of the above components will be described.

[Communication Network 1305] The communication network 1305 enables a device connected thereto to transmit and receive information between a target device regardless of whether it is wired or wireless, when a session is established with a target device. Act on. For this reason, in FIG. 1, the communication network 1305 is shown to be connected by one trunk line. However, this is possible even when a plurality of networks are combined through a gateway, such as the Internet, to be realized. I do not care. Regarding the connection, even if the connection is not directly connected to a main line called a so-called backbone, but is temporarily connected by a PPP connection or the like, information can be transmitted and received during the session establishment even if the session is established. It does not matter.

[Client 1301] Client 1
Reference numeral 301 denotes an information processing device that can exchange information with the information providing device 1303 such as a personal computer, a digital television, a mobile phone, and a PDA (information terminal) connected to the communication network 1305. It may be connected by a wired connection or by a wireless connection. The client 1301 has a function of requesting information to the information providing apparatus 1303 and displaying information provided from the information providing apparatus 1303, and generally, this function is implemented by a program. As an example,
An OS (Operating System) and a browser are mounted on the client 1301, and information is transmitted to and received from the information providing apparatus 1303 by these functions.

Examples of the OS include Windows (trademark of Microsoft Corporation), UNIX (trademark of Sun Microsystems), and browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer (trademark of Microsoft Corporation) and Netscape Navigator (trademark of Netscape Corporation). There is.

[Information providing device 1303] Information providing device 1
Reference numeral 303 denotes an information processing apparatus such as a computer or a workstation connected to the communication network 1305.
The connection may be made either directly by wire or by wireless.

[0124] The information providing device 1303 is used to provide competition information.
The competition content information recorded by the recording device 1304 (which is the same device as the competition information providing / recording device 10 in FIG. 1) is recorded, and in response to a request from the client 1301 or autonomously based on the competition content information. And has a function of generating provided information and providing the generated information to the client 1301.

The information providing device 1303 has a game content information recording means 1306, a transmission request receiving means 1307, and an information generating means 1308.

[Competition Content Information Collection Device] The competition content information collection device 1302 is an information processing device such as a computer or a workstation connected to the communication network 1305. The connection mode is directly wired. They may be connected or connected by radio or the like.
The game content information collecting device 1302 has a function of collecting the game content information and sending it to the information providing device 1303. For example, since the competition result information providing device 12 described in the first embodiment calculates the ranking and generates score report data, the competition content information is accumulated.
Competition information collection device 13
02 may be used. By arranging such a device at each golf course to encourage use, it is easy to collect game content information.

In this configuration example, the game content information is sent to the information providing device 13 via the game content information collection device 1302.
03, it is not always necessary to use the competition content information collection device 1302, and the communication network 1
The information may be sent directly to the information providing apparatus 1303 via the 305, or may be sent to the information providing apparatus 1303 using a recording medium.

[Operation Example of Information Providing System] Next, the operation of the information providing system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the information providing system.

First, the competition content information collection device 1302
The game content information is collected from the game information providing / recording device 1304 (step 501).

Next, the competition content information collecting device 1302 transmits the collected competition content information to the information providing device 1303 via the communication network 1305 (step 502). Note that a file transfer protocol such as the FTP protocol may be used for the transmission.

The information providing apparatus 1303 records the received game content information in the game content information recording means 1306 (step 503).

Next, the client 1301 transmits an information provision request to provide information to the information provision apparatus 1303 (step 504). This is performed, for example, by giving the URL of the information providing Web document of the information providing device 1303 to the browser of the client 1301.

The information providing device 1303 receiving the request,
According to the request, the Web document is transmitted to the client 1301.
(Step 505). The Web document is provided with selection means (for example, a button, an input box, etc.) for specifying the information content to be provided, and the operator of the client 1301 uses these selection means to obtain necessary information. Enter the condition information for specifying When the input is completed, the client 1301 transmits the condition information to the information providing apparatus 1303 by a predetermined process of the operator (for example, clicking a transmission button) (step 50).
6).

The information providing device 13 that has received the condition information
03 extracts necessary data from the competition content information according to the content of the condition information, and generates information based on the extracted data (step 507).

The generated information is transmitted to the information providing device 130.
3 is processed into information that can be provided to the client 1301 (for example, a Web document that can be displayed by the client browser) and transmitted to the client 1301 (step 508).

The client receiving the information operates to display the information content (step 509).

The client 1301 can be provided with various information that can be generated using the game content information. For example, if the user of the client 1301 is a golf related company such as a golf course manager or a golf equipment manufacturing company, it is possible to provide information contributing to the marketing of these companies. For example, this information providing system can provide information on the address distribution of golfers who have visited a certain golf course. By doing so, it is possible to formulate a marketing strategy that improves the number of customers. In addition, a golf equipment manufacturer can develop a product having characteristics and characteristics in response to a golfer's desire to overcome the missed shot by exploring the tendency of the golfer to miss the shot.

Alternatively, if the user of the client is an individual such as a golf hobbyist, the average score of the person and the transition data thereof, the average flight distance for each club, the nice shot rate or the miss shot for each club It is possible to receive information such as a rate, a nice shot rate or a missed shot rate for each lie, one's own rank in the whole country, and one's own rank at a certain golf course. Further, it is also possible to download the game content information to be used by the virtual reality space competition providing device in the second embodiment described above, and to enjoy the virtual reality space competition.

[Configuration Example of Information Providing Apparatus] Next, a configuration example of the information providing apparatus will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information providing apparatus.

The information providing apparatus 1500 has a transmission request receiving unit 1501, an information generating unit 1502, a game content information recording unit 1503, and a personal information database 1504. Note that the information providing apparatus 1500 and the information providing apparatus 1303 shown in FIG. 13 are the same, and do not indicate different apparatuses.

The transmission request receiving means 1501 has a function of receiving a transmission request from the client 1301, extracting condition information accompanying the request, and passing it to the information generating means 1502.

The information generating means 1502 is based on the condition information from the transmission request receiving means 1501, and based on the condition information recording means 1503 and / or the personal information database 150.
4 has a function of extracting information and generating data to be sent to the client 1301 based on the extracted information. For example, when a request for transmission of own ranking information is sent from the client 1301, ranking data is created based on the competition content information, and the name data obtained from the personal information database is added to the ranking data. It operates to generate the list as a Web document (for example, an HTML document) and send it to the client by the HTTP protocol. In addition, when the client requests the address distribution of a visitor of a golf course, the information generating means 1502 acquires the competition content information having the golf course identifier 401 corresponding to the golf course from the competition content information, and Content information player identifier 31
Is obtained, the player identifier is compared with the personal information database to obtain the address of the player, and the classification and counting of the player is performed for each address.

The game content information recording means 1503 has a function of recording game content information.

The personal information database 1504 is a database for storing information relating to individuals and not included in the game content information. Personal information database 15
04, corresponding to the player identifier, name, date of birth, address, telephone number, e-mail address, company name, golf calendar, official handicap, affiliated golf club, golf club used (manufacturer / product name), used The ball and the like are stored. These data are provided on a condition that the user registration is provided, and these services are provided for a fee or free of charge, so that the user registration is promoted.
05 may be stored in the information providing apparatus 1303.

With the above-described configuration, the information providing apparatus 1500 can provide various information in response to a request from a client. Since it is generated based on the game content information, which is accurate and detailed data collected by the implementation of the above, it is possible to provide accurate information and provide excellent information.

[0146]

According to the present invention, it is possible to support an athlete's decision / decision regarding a game while accurately recording the actual game content, and to use the recorded content to record a game result. To provide information.

According to another aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a virtual reality space competition in which real and various ways of enjoying can be provided by using competition content information in which actual competition content is accurately reflected. Become.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a client with information having accurate contents by using game content information in which actual game content is accurately reflected.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a competition information system.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a competition information providing / recording device.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a record configuration example of competition position information.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a data configuration example of competition area information.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the competition information providing / recording device.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a game result information providing device.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a game result information providing device.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the game result information providing device.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the competition result information providing apparatus.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a virtual reality space competition providing device.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing another configuration example of the virtual reality space competition providing device.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the virtual reality space competition providing device.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information providing system.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the information providing system.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information providing apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 Competition information providing / recording device 11 Positioning satellite 12 Competition result information providing device 20 Competition position information generating means 21 Computing / control means 22 Input means 23 Competition support information providing means 24 Competition content information recording means 25 ... Competition position information 26 ... Competition area information 27 ... Bus means 600 ... Competition result information providing device 601 ... Competition content information storage means 602 ... Competition content information 603 ... Rank calculation means 604 ... Ranking information supply means 700 ... Competition result information provision Apparatus 701… Competition content information storage unit 702… Competition content information 703… Score calculation unit 704… Score report data generation unit 1000… Virtual reality space competition providing device 1001… Competition content information storage unit 1002A, B… Competition content information 1003… Competition display means 1004… Control 1005 Computing unit 1006 Image processing unit 1007 Input means 1100 Virtual reality space competition providing device 1101 Competition content information storage means 1102A, B Competition content information 1103 Competition content display means 1104 Control unit 1105 Computing unit 1106 ... Image processing unit 1107 ... Input means 1108 ... Player / parameter recording means 1301 ... Client 1302 ... Competition content information collecting device 1303 ... Information providing device 1304 ... Competition information providing / recording device 1305 ... Communication network 1306 ... Competition content information recording means 1307 ... Transmission request receiving means 1308 ... Information generation means 1500 ... Information providing device 1501 ... Transmission request reception means 1502 ... Information generation means 1503 ... Competition content information recording means 1504 ... Personal information database

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Claims (45)

[Claims] An athletic information providing / recording device for recording athletic area information relating to an area where a user competes and athletic position information indicating an athletic position designated by the user. Competition position information generating means for generating the competition position information by measuring the competition position specified by: and, while recording the competition area information, receiving the competition position information from the competition position information generation means, Competition information recording means for recording, Competition support information providing means for generating competition support information using at least one of the competition area information and the competition position information, and providing this to the user Competition information providing and recording device. 2. A game result information providing device that receives game content information of a plurality of users and provides information on a game result based on the game content information, wherein the device stores the game content information. Accumulating means; receiving the competition content information from the competition content information storage means;
A competition result information providing device, comprising: a ranking calculating unit that calculates a ranking of a user based on the ranking; and a ranking information supplying unit that supplies the calculated ranking to the user. 3. A game result information providing device for receiving game content information of a user and providing information on a game result based on the game content information, wherein the device stores the game content information. Means, score calculation means for calculating the score of the user based on the accumulated game content information, and score report data generation means for generating score report data based on the output of the score calculation means. A game result information providing device characterized in that: 4. A virtual reality space competition providing apparatus for providing a competition in a virtual reality space, comprising: competition content information storage means for receiving and storing user's competition content information; And a game content display means for displaying the game content of the user in the virtual reality space based on the received game data. 5. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the game content information includes game area information and game position information, and the game area information includes course layout information for each hole of a golf course, wind speed, Weather information including a wind direction, the game content information includes a position of a hit ball, and a club type used by a user when hitting the hit ball at the position, wherein the game content display means includes course layout information and A virtual reality space competition providing apparatus which calculates a trajectory of a hit ball using weather information, a position of the hit ball, and a club type used by the user when hitting the hit ball at the position. 6. The device according to claim 4, wherein the device provides a match between at least a first player and a second player in a virtual reality space, and the device receives an input from an operator of the device. Further comprising input means for receiving, wherein the competition content display means displays the competition content of the first player based on the competition content information, and the input means accepts the competition content of the second player. A virtual reality space competition providing device, wherein the display is performed in accordance with an input of an operator. 7. The device according to claim 4, wherein the device provides a match between at least a first player and a second player in a virtual reality space, and wherein the game content display unit includes the first player. The virtual reality is displayed based on first game content information, and the game content of the second player is displayed according to second game content information different from the first game content information. Space competition providing device. 8. The apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising: player parameter information recording means for recording player parameter information generated using the game content information, wherein the game content display is performed. The means for receiving a virtual reality space competition, wherein the means receives the player parameter information from the player parameter information recording means and displays the content of the game of the user in the virtual reality space based on the player parameter information. 9. An information providing system comprising a client, a game content information collecting device, and an information providing device connected thereto, wherein: (A) the game content information collecting device is a game information providing / recording device; (B) receiving the game content information stored in the game content information, transmitting the stored game content information to the information providing device, and (B) the game information providing device obtains the game content information from the game content information collecting device. Receiving, storing this, receiving a provision information transmission request from the client, generating provision information based on the stored game content information in response to the information transmission request, transmitting the provision information to the client, (C) the client transmits a provision information transmission request to the information provision apparatus, receives the provision information transmitted from the information provision apparatus, An information providing system for displaying provided information that has been removed. 10. An information providing apparatus for providing information to a client, comprising: a game content information recording unit for recording game content information; a transmission request receiving unit for receiving a marketing information transmission request from a client; Means for reading marketing information generation conditions from the means, acquiring the competition content information from the competition content information recording means according to the marketing information generation conditions, and generating marketing information based on the marketing information generation means. An information providing device, characterized in that: 11. An information providing apparatus for providing information to a client, comprising: a competition content information recording unit for recording competition content information; a transmission request receiving unit for receiving a request for transmission of personal data relating to the competition from the client; Reading personal data information generation conditions from the transmission request receiving means, acquiring the competition content information from the competition content information recording means in accordance with the personal data information generation conditions, and generating personal data information based on the personal data information; An information providing device comprising: a generation unit. 12. A method of generating athletic content information including athletic area information relating to an area where a user plays a game and athletic position information indicating an athletic position specified by the user, wherein the measuring of the athletic position specified by the user is performed. A competition position information generating step of generating the competition position information by performing the game, and a competition area information storage step of storing the competition position information in association with the competition area information. How to generate. 13. A method of receiving competition content information of a plurality of users and generating information on a competition result based on the competition content information, comprising: receiving competition content information and accumulating the competition content information; A ranking calculating step of receiving the competition content information accumulated in the accumulation step and calculating a ranking of the user based on the received ranking information; and a ranking information supplying step of supplying the calculated ranking to the user. A method of generating information about a competition result based on competition content information. 14. A competition result information providing method for receiving competition content information of a user and providing information on a competition result based on the competition content information, wherein the competition content information is stored and stored. A score calculating step of calculating a user's score based on the competition content information accumulated in the accumulating step; and a score reporting data for generating score reporting data based on the score output in the score calculating step. A game result providing step. 15. A method for providing a game in a virtual reality space using a computer, comprising: receiving a game content information of a user and storing the game content information; and storing the game content information in the storage step. And a game content display step of displaying the game content of the user in the virtual reality space based on the game content.
How to provide competition in virtual reality space. 16. The method according to claim 15, wherein the game content information includes game area information and game position information, wherein the game area information includes course layout information for each hole of a golf course, wind speed, Weather information including a wind direction, the game content information includes the position of the hit ball, and the type of club used by the user when hitting the hit ball at the position, wherein the game content display step includes course layout information and A trajectory calculating step of calculating a trajectory of the hit ball using the weather information, the position of the hit ball, and the type of club used by the user when hitting the hit ball at the position. How to provide. 17. The method according to claim 15, wherein the method provides a match between at least a first player and a second player in a virtual reality space, the method comprising input from an operator of the device. Further comprising: an input step for receiving a game content, wherein in the game content displaying step, the game content of the first player is displayed based on the game content information,
A method for providing a game in a virtual reality space, wherein a game content of the second player is displayed according to an input of an operator received by the input unit. 18. The method according to claim 15, wherein the method provides a match between at least a first player and a second player in a virtual reality space; Is displayed based on first game content information, and the game content of the second player is displayed according to second game content information different from the first game content information. How to provide competition in the real world. 19. The method according to claim 15, further comprising a step of storing player parameter information storing player parameter information generated using the game content information, wherein the game content display is performed. A method for providing a game in a virtual reality space, wherein in the step, a user's game content is displayed in the virtual reality space based on the stored player parameter information. 20. A method for providing information to a client using a computer, comprising: a step of receiving game content information and recording it; and a transmission request receiving step of receiving a marketing information request from a client regarding marketing. And a marketing information generating step of reading marketing information generation conditions from the received provided information transmission request, acquiring competition content information according to the marketing information generation conditions, and generating marketing information based on the information. An information providing method. 21. An information providing method for providing information to a client by using a computer, comprising: a game content information recording step of receiving game content information and recording the game content information; Receiving a transmission request receiving step; reading personal data information generation conditions from the provided information transmission request; acquiring competition content information in accordance with the personal data information generation conditions; and generating personal data information based on the personal data information. An information providing method, comprising: an information generating step. 22. A program for causing a computer to function as an athletic information providing / recording device that records athletic area information relating to an area in which a user competes and athletic position information indicating an athletic position designated by the user. A computer: a competition position information generating means for generating the competition position information by measuring a competition position designated by a user; and recording the competition area information, and providing the competition position information from the competition position information generating means. Competition content information recording means for receiving and recording the same, Competition support information providing means for generating competition support information using at least one of the competition area information and the competition position information, and providing the competition support information to a user Program to let you. 23. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 22 is recorded. 24. A program for causing a computer to function as a competition result information providing device that receives competition content information of a plurality of users and provides information on a competition result based on the competition content information, the computer comprising: A game content information storage means for storing the game content information; and receiving game content information from the game content information storage means,
A ranking calculating means for calculating the ranking of the user based on the ranking, and a program for functioning as ranking information supplying means for supplying the calculated ranking to the user. 25. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 24 is recorded. 26. A program for causing a computer to function as a competition result information providing device for receiving competition content information of a user and providing information on a competition result based on the competition content information, the computer comprising: Competition content information accumulation means for accumulating content information; score calculation means for calculating a user's score based on the accumulated competition content information; and generating score report data based on an output of the score calculation means. Program for functioning as score report data generation means. 27. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 26 is recorded. 28. A program for causing a computer to function as a virtual reality space competition providing device for providing a competition in a virtual reality space, comprising: a computer: receiving competition content information of a user and storing the competition content information Means, and a program for receiving the game content information from the game content information storage means and functioning as game content display means for displaying a user's game content in a virtual reality space based on the game content information. 29. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 27 is recorded. 30. A program for causing a computer to function as an information providing device for providing information to a client, comprising: a computer: a competition content information recording unit for recording competition content information; Sending request receiving means for receiving the request; reading the marketing information generation condition from the sending request receiving means; acquiring the competition content information from the competition content information recording means in accordance with the marketing information generation condition; Marketing information generating means for generating information, and a program for causing it to function. 31. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 30 is recorded. 32. A program for causing a computer to function as an information providing device for providing information to a client, the computer comprising: a game content information recording means for recording game content information; Transmission request receiving means for receiving a provision information transmission request; reading personal data information generation conditions from the transmission request reception means; acquiring the competition content information from competition content information recording means in accordance with the personal data information generation conditions; A program for functioning as personal data information generating means for generating personal data information based on this. 33. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 32 is recorded. 34. A program for causing a computer to execute a method of generating competition content information including competition area information relating to an area where a user competes and competition position information indicating a competition position designated by the user. A competition position information generating step of generating the competition position information by measuring a competition position specified by a user; and a competition area information storage step of storing the competition position information in a storage device in association with the competition area information. And a program for causing a computer to execute. 35. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 34 is recorded. 36. A program for receiving a game content information of a plurality of users and causing a computer to execute a method of generating information on a game result based on the game content information, the game program receiving the game content information and storing the same. A game content information storage step to be stored in the device; a game calculation step for receiving the game content information stored in the storage step and calculating a rank of the user based on the game content information; and a rank for supplying the calculated rank to the user. A program for causing a computer to execute the information supply step. 37. A computer-readable recording medium recording the program according to claim 36. 38. A program for receiving a game content information of a user and causing a computer to execute a game result information providing method for providing information on a game result based on the game content information. Is stored in a storage device, a score calculation step of calculating a user's score based on the competition content information stored in the competition content information storage step, and a score output in the score calculation step A score report data generating step of generating score report data based on the program. 39. A computer-readable recording medium recording the program according to claim 38. 40. A program for causing a computer to execute a method of providing a game in a virtual reality space by using a computer, wherein: a game content information storing step for receiving and storing a user's game content information; A game content display step of displaying the game content of the user in the virtual reality space based on the provided game content information. 41. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 40 is recorded. 42. A program for causing a computer to execute a method of providing information to a client by using the computer, comprising: a step of recording game content information for storing the game content information in a storage device; and marketing from the client. A request for receiving a provided information transmission request relating to: a marketing information generation condition read from the received provided information transmission request; acquiring competition content information in accordance with the marketing information generation condition; And a program for causing a computer to execute a marketing information generating step of generating a. 43. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 42 is recorded. 44. A program for causing a computer to execute an information providing method for providing information to a client using a computer, comprising: a game content information recording step of receiving game content information and recording the game content information in a storage device; A transmission request receiving step of receiving a provision request of the provision information of personal data relating to the competition, reading personal data information generation conditions from the provision information transmission request, acquiring competition content information according to the personal data information generation conditions, And a personal data information generating step of generating personal data information based on the computer program. 45. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 44 is recorded.