JP2003216774A - Event operation support system, information processor, computer program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an event operation support system capable of letting various kinds of events such as a tennis game and a baseball game be efficiently performed. <P>SOLUTION: In the event operation support system for combining a plurality of individuals or groups and supporting the operation of the event advanced for respective combinations, the combination is decided on the basis of participation registration information regarding the person (individual or group) participating in the event (S11), information regarding the advancing conditions of the event of the respective combinations is received (S15) and the information regarding the combinations and the information regarding the advancing conditions are transmitted (S20). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an event management support system for supporting management of events such as tennis competitions and baseball competitions, an information processing device, a computer program for realizing the event management support system and the information processing device. It also relates to a recording medium on which the computer program is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When operating an event such as a tennis game or a baseball game, the operator of the event creates a brochure that describes the content of the event, the date of the event, the form of application for participation, participation fee, etc. Distribute and recruit participants. Those who are willing to participate in the event will apply by participating in the application form by filling out the application form and submitting it by mail to the secretariat that manages the event, or by going to the secretariat and entering the application form. The application for participation was made by filling in the required items and submitting them on the spot. After the deadline for application for participation, the event operator collects the participation application form and grasps the number of participants, and after considering the number of participants, decides the number of games, combination of games, game schedule, etc. Was. Since these operations were performed manually by the event operator, when the number of participants was large, the event operator was considerably burdened.

Therefore, in recent years, there has been proposed a system for supporting the management of an event by accepting registration for participation in an event using a computer, determining a combination of games, a game schedule, etc., and providing information about the games. ing. As a system premised on the use of a computer in this way, the "meeting management support system and its recording medium" in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-268086 has been proposed. In this conventional system, the required number of games is determined based on the number of participants who participate in an event (for example, a competition such as a baseball game and a tennis game), and information for identifying each game and information for identifying the participants are provided. The combination was determined by associating with. In addition, when each match ends, the result information of the match is acquired and the result information is provided to the event manager and the participants.

[0004]

However, in the system described above, only the result information of the end of the match is provided to the event manager and the participants, so the progress of the match is monitored in real time. It was desired to develop a system that can be provided to participants. Also,
The embodiment of the game includes, for example, a tournament match and a league match, and among the tournament match, there are various combination forms such that the tournament may be divided into a plurality of blocks and the tournament may be performed. However, in the system described above, the computer automatically determines the number of matches and the combination of each match based on the number of participants, so that the matches are not necessarily matched by the event manager. It was not always assembled, and it was required to develop a system in which the operator of the event can select the combination form and the combination of the match is decided on it. Furthermore, in events such as tennis competitions and table tennis competitions, the participants may be ranked, and it has been desired to develop a system that can automatically evaluate the participants based on the results of each match.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a means for deciding a combination of a plurality of individuals or groups and deciding the combination based on the participation registration information for the event proceeding for each group is decided. And a means for storing the progress information on the progress status of each set of events, and a means for storing the progress information in association with the combination information, and outputting the combination information and the progress information. By configuring, an event management support system, an information processing device, the event management support system, and information that can convey event progress information in real time to those who manage the event and those who participate in the event Computer program for realizing processing device, and recording medium on which the computer program is recorded An object of the present invention is to provide a.

Another object of the present invention is to accept selection of one combination form from a plurality of combination forms prepared in advance, and identify information and participation registration information assigned to each set of the selected combination forms. It is to provide an event management support system and an information processing device by which the operator of the event can select the combination form by configuring the correspondence with the.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide means for calculating an evaluation value for an individual or a group participating in an event, and means for storing the evaluation value in association with the participation registration information. An object of the present invention is to provide an event management support system and an information processing device, which are configured to output evaluation information related to a value, and which can notify the operator of the event of the evaluation of those who participate in the event.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems The event management support system according to the first invention is a combination of a plurality of individuals or groups, and means for accepting registration for participation in an event which is made to proceed for each group. A means for storing participation registration information regarding participation registration is provided, and the operation of the event is supported by outputting required information generated based on the participation registration information stored in the means. In the event management support system, combination determining means for determining a combination based on the participation registration information, means for storing combination information regarding the determined combination, and means for receiving progress information regarding the progress of the event of each set, Means for storing the progress information in association with the combination information, and outputting the combination information and the progress information. And wherein the Rukoto.

In the event management support system according to the second aspect of the present invention, the combination determining means includes means for accepting selection of one combination form from a plurality of combination forms prepared in advance, and each set of the selected combination forms. It is characterized in that the combination is determined by associating the identification information assigned for each with the participation registration information.

An event management support system according to a third aspect of the present invention, means for calculating an evaluation value for the individual or group according to the progress of the event, and means for storing the evaluation value in association with the participation registration information. And storing the evaluation value information on the stored evaluation value.

An event management support system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention comprises a first information processing device and a second information processing device connected via a communication network, the first information processing device comprising a plurality of individuals or groups. And a means for accepting registration for participation in an event that is made to proceed for each group,
Means for transmitting the participation registration information regarding the accepted participation registration, wherein the second information processing device stores the received participation registration information, and based on the participation registration information stored in the means. And a means for generating required information by means of transmitting the generated information to support the operation of the event. Combination determining means for determining a combination based on, and means for storing combination information about the determined combination,
It is provided with means for receiving progress information on the progress status of each set of events, and means for storing the progress information in association with the combination information, and transmitting the combination information and the progress information. And

In the event management support system according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the combination determining means includes means for accepting selection of one combination form from a plurality of combination forms prepared in advance, and each combination of the selected combination forms. It is characterized in that the combination is determined by associating the identification information assigned for each with the participation registration information.

In the event management support system according to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the second information processing apparatus includes means for calculating an evaluation value for the individual or a group according to the progress of the event, and the evaluation value for the participation. Means for storing the evaluation value in association with the registration information, and transmitting the evaluation value information relating to the stored evaluation value.

An event management support system according to a seventh aspect of the present invention can be connected to the communication network according to the third aspect.
An information processing apparatus is provided, and means for receiving the combination information, the progress information, and the evaluation value information transmitted from the second information processing apparatus is provided.

In the event management support system according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the first information processing apparatus includes means for receiving the combination information and the progress information transmitted from the second information processing apparatus, and the progress information is included in the progress information. Based on the above, the required information is transmitted to the third information processing device.

The information processing apparatus according to the ninth aspect of the present invention is connectable to a communication network, is a combination of a plurality of individuals or groups, and participation registration information regarding registration for participation in an event to be advanced for each group. And a means for storing the received participation registration information, and supports the management of the event by transmitting required information generated based on the participation registration information stored in the means. In an information processing device that is configured to do so, a combination determination unit that determines a combination based on the participation registration information, and a unit that stores combination information regarding the determined combination
It is provided with means for receiving progress information on the progress status of each group of events, and means for storing the progress information in association with the combination information, and outputting the combination information and the progress information. To do.

In the information processing apparatus according to the tenth aspect of the invention, the combination determining means includes means for accepting selection of one combination form from a plurality of combination forms prepared in advance, and for each set of the selected combination forms. It is characterized in that the combination is determined by associating the identification information assigned to the above with the participation registration information.

The information processing apparatus according to the eleventh aspect of the invention comprises means for calculating an evaluation value for the individual or group according to the progress status of the event, and means for storing the evaluation value in association with the participation registration information. It is characterized in that the evaluation value information relating to the evaluation value stored is output.

A computer program according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention includes a step of causing a computer to combine a plurality of individuals or groups with each other to store registration information for participation in an event to proceed, and the computer to register the participation. In a computer program having a step of generating required information based on information, a step of causing a computer to determine a combination based on the participation registration information, and a step of causing the computer to store combination information regarding the determined combination. , To the computer,
A step of storing progress information relating to the progress status of the input events of each set in association with the combination information;
Causing a computer to output the combination information and the progress information.

A computer-readable recording medium according to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention includes a step of causing a computer to store a plurality of individuals or groups, and registration information for participation in an event to be progressed for each group. And a computer-readable recording medium having a computer program recorded thereon, the method including causing a computer to generate required information based on the participation registration information, and combining the computer with the computer based on the participation registration information. A step of causing the computer to store the combination information regarding the determined combination, a step of causing the computer to store the progress information regarding the progress status of the input event of each set in association with the combination information, The combination information and the progress information are displayed on a computer. Wherein the computer program and a step of force are recorded.

In the first invention, the fourth invention, the ninth invention, the twelfth invention, and the thirteenth invention, a plurality of individuals or groups are combined and each group accepts registration for participation in an event to proceed, Determine the combination based on the accepted registration information,
The progress information regarding the progress status of the event of each set is received, and the combination information and the progress information are output. Therefore, those who are proceeding with the event (for example,
The progress of the event can be acquired at any time from the referee in the tennis game, baseball game, etc., the recording clerk, etc., and the acquired information can be transmitted to the event manager and the event participants in real time.

In the second invention, the fifth invention, and the tenth invention, selection of one combination form from a plurality of combination forms prepared in advance is accepted, and each combination of the selected combination forms is assigned. The combination is determined by associating the registered identification information with the participation registration information. Therefore, depending on the embodiment of the event, the combination form desired by the operator of the event can be selected. For example, an operator holding a tennis competition event can choose to play a tournament match or a league match,
Further, when a tournament battle is performed, it is possible to arbitrarily select a mode in which the tournament is divided into a plurality of blocks, a mode in which seeds are set, and the like.

In the third invention, the sixth invention, and the eleventh invention, an evaluation value for an individual or a group participating in an event is calculated, and information about the calculated evaluation value is output. Therefore, it is possible to output the evaluations of the participants to the event manager, for example, in the ranking.

According to the seventh aspect of the invention, there is provided an information processing device capable of receiving information about the combination, information about the progress status, or information about the evaluation of the participants etc. through the communication network. Therefore, in addition to the operator of the event, information such as the progress of the event and the evaluation of the participant is transmitted in real time to the event participant who owns a mobile phone, a PDA, etc., a press member having a personal computer, a facsimile device, etc. It is possible.

In the eighth invention, required information is transmitted according to the progress of the event. Therefore, for example, when the event is delayed due to weather, progress, etc., it is possible to inform the participants of the event to that effect.

[0026]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings showing the embodiments thereof. In the present embodiment, a tournament management system that supports the management of a tennis tournament will be described as a suitable example.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is not limited to the competition of tennis competitions, but can be applied to various events such as baseball competitions, soccer competitions, dance competitions and bowling competitions.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a tournament operation support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 100 is an event operation support server owned by the event operation secretariat via the Internet network N1. In addition to being connected to the information processing apparatus 200, the gateway server GS1, the mobile phone network N2, and the base station BS1 are connected to the mobile phone 300 owned by the participants of the tournament. Also,
The event management support server 100 is the gateway server GS.
2. P possessed by a referee of a match, a recording clerk, etc. via the packet communication network (or PHS network) N3 and the base station BS2
It is connectable to a mobile terminal 400 such as a DA (personal digital assistant) or a mobile phone.

The tournament operation support server 100 is sent from the information processing device 200 of the tournament operation secretariat, information about the tournament, participation information sent from the participants' mobile phones 300, and mobile terminals 400 such as referees. The information such as the game progress or the game result is received and stored in a database described later. Then, when there is a transmission request from the information processing device 200 or the mobile phone 300, the necessary information is notified to the event management secretariat or the participant by transmitting an email or a web page. In addition, the tournament operation support server 100 notifies the tournament operation secretariat or participants of required information by forcibly transmitting an electronic mail to the information processing device 200 or the mobile phone 300 as necessary.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the tournament operation support server 100. Reference numeral 101 in the figure denotes a CPU, which is connected to each of the hardware units described later via a bus 102 and controls them according to a control program stored in the ROM 103. RAM104 is S
The ROM 10 is composed of RAM or flash memory.
The data generated when the control program stored in 3 is executed is stored.

The display unit 105 is a display device such as a CRT or a liquid crystal display, and the input unit 106 is a keyboard or
An input device such as a mouse. The communication unit 107 includes a line termination device such as a modem. In response to a request from the information processing device 200, a web page or an e-mail is transmitted through the Internet network N1 to transmit required information to the information processing device 200, and the mobile phone 300.
In response to a request from the participant, the mobile phone 3 owned by the participant is transmitted by transmitting a simplified web page or an electronic mail through the Internet network N1, the mobile phone network N2, or the like.
The required information is transmitted to 00. Furthermore, the packet communication network N
3. Receive information about the progress of the game from the mobile terminal 400 owned by the referee or the like through the Internet network N1 or the like. The communication unit 107 controls transmission / reception of such information.

The internal storage device 109 is a storage device such as a hard disk, and a part of the storage area stores a user database (user DB) that stores information about users who have registered to use the tournament management system. 109a, a participant database (participant DB) 109b that stores information about those who have registered to participate in the tournament, a game schedule,
Match schedule database (match schedule DB) 109c that stores information such as combinations, and match information database (match information DB) 1 that stores information such as match progress and match results
09d, it is used as a ranking database (ranking DB) 109e that stores the ranking of the participants, and various databases are accessed as necessary to store and read information. In this embodiment, the internal storage device 10 of the tournament operation support server 100 is used.
9 includes various databases, but these databases do not necessarily have to be inside the tournament operation support server 100, and a database server connected to the tournament operation support server 100 is prepared and provided inside this database server. It may be configured.

The external storage device 108 comprises a CD-ROM drive for reading the computer program and data from a recording medium 110 such as a CD-ROM in which the computer program and data of the present invention are recorded. The read computer program and data are Internal storage device 10
9 is stored. The computer program and data stored in the internal storage device 109 are read into the RAM 104 and executed by the CPU 101 to operate as the tournament operation support server 100.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the information processing apparatus 200 owned by the tournament management office. The information processing device 200 is specifically a personal computer and includes a CPU 201. The CPU 201
Is connected to the ROM 203 and the RAM 20 via the bus 202.
4, the display unit 205, the input unit 206, the communication unit 207, the external storage device 208, and the internal storage device 209 are connected, and by executing the control program stored in the ROM 203, the display unit 205, the input unit 206, and the like. To control each hardware.

The communication unit 207 includes a line terminating device such as a modem. The communication unit 207 is an internet network N1.
To connect to the tournament operation support server 100, receive a request from the tournament operation support server 100, and transmit necessary information.

The external storage device 208 comprises a storage device such as a CD-ROM drive, and the internal storage device 209.
Is a storage device such as a hard disk. The internal storage device 209 includes, for example, the tournament operation support server 100.
A web browser for viewing web pages, emails, etc. sent from, and email software are installed.

FIG. 4 shows a mobile phone 30 owned by the participant.
It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of 0. 301 in the figure is C
PU, ROM 303, RA via bus 302
M304, display unit 305, input unit 306, wireless communication unit 3
It is connected to 07. The display unit 305 is a liquid crystal display device, and the input unit 306 is a keyboard including a numeric keypad and various function keys. Wireless communication unit 307
Controls the transmission and reception of voice signals and the transmission and reception of data such as electronic mail. Computer programs such as e-mail software and a simple web browser stored in the ROM 303 and data are read into the RAM 304 and stored in the C
The event management support server 100 is executed by the PU 101.
It is possible to browse the information sent from.

FIG. 5 shows a portable terminal device 40 owned by a referee or the like.
It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of 0. 401 in the figure is C
PU, ROM 403, RA via bus 402
M404, display unit 405, input unit 406, wireless communication unit 4
It is connected to 07. The display unit 405 is a liquid crystal display device, and the input unit 406 is an input device including various function keys. The wireless communication unit 407 can control transmission / reception of data such as electronic mail, and can transmit information such as the progress status of the match and the match result to the tournament operation support server 100.

6 and 7 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the tournament operation support system. The tournament management office uses the information processing device 200 to apply for use registration when using the tournament management support system (step S1). When the application for use registration is accepted, the tournament operation support server 100 stores information about the user in the user database 109a and sends the ID and password to the information processing device 200 (step S2). Then, the information processing device 200 is the tournament management support server 100.
The ID and the password transmitted from are received (step S3). Although not shown in the figure, the participants of the tournament using this tournament management support system also register for use from the mobile phone 300 and receive an ID and a password. Those who do not own the mobile phone 300 can register for use through the tournament management office by submitting the required documents to the tournament management office.

The event management secretariat is based on the event management support server 1.
By using the ID and password assigned from 00, it connects to the tournament management support server 100 and transmits the tournament information such as the content of the tournament, the date of the tournament, the form of participation application, the participation fee, etc. (step S4). The tournament operation support server 100 receives the tournament information transmitted from the information processing device 200 of the tournament operation secretariat (step S5), stores it, and stores the tournament information in the mobile phone 300 owned by the person who has registered for use. Is transmitted (step S6). The transmission of the tournament information to the mobile phone 300 may be forcibly transmitted from the tournament operation support server 100.
The transmission may be performed when there is a connection request from 00.

The mobile phone 300 receives the tournament information transmitted by the tournament operation support server 100 (step S7),
The received tournament information is e-mail software installed on the mobile phone 300, or the simplified web.
It is displayed on the display unit 305 using a browser. When the user sees the tournament information and desires to participate in the tournament, he / she applies for participation from the mobile phone 300 (step S8). When there is an application for participation, the tournament management support server 100 registers the participation by storing information about the participants in the participant database 109b (step S9).

Next, the tournament operation support server 100 determines whether or not the deadline for participation registration has passed based on the tournament information (step S10). If the deadline has not passed (S10: NO), the process returns to step S9,
Accept applications for participation. If the deadline for registration for participation in the tournament has passed (S10: YES), the tournament table creation process is performed (step S11). When creating the tournament table, the tournament operation support server 100, for example, 4
Prepare tournament tables for humans, 8 players, 16 players, etc. in advance, select the tournament table to be used by the tournament manager, and participate in each match using the selected tournament table Allocate players and determine match combinations. When a match combination is determined, information such as the match combination, the match schedule, and the match venue is stored in the match schedule database 10.
It is stored in 9c and registered (step S12). When the combination of games is decided, the tournament management support server 100
Transmits information such as a game schedule and a combination to the information processing device 200 of the tournament operator and the mobile phones 300 of the participants.

While the tournament is being held, the tournament operation support server 100 accepts the game information regarding the progress of the game, the game result, etc. (step S13). The match referee / recorder uses the mobile terminal 400 such as a PDA or a mobile phone to transmit the above match information to the tournament management support server 100 at any time during the match (step S1).
4). The tournament management support server 100 is a mobile terminal 400.
Receives the game information transmitted from (step S15),
It is stored in the game information database 109d and registered (step S16). Then, based on the received match information, it is determined whether or not the match is over (step S1).
7). When the match is not over (S17: NO), the process is returned to step S15. When it is determined that the match is over (S17: YES), a participant ranking is created (step S18), and the ranking database 109e is created.
Remember and register the ranking. Also, the game progress,
The game information such as the game result and the information regarding the ranking are transmitted at any time in response to a request from the information processing device 200 or the mobile phone 300. Therefore, the tournament management office and the participants of the tournament can know the progress of the game in real time.

Next, the tournament operation support server 100 determines whether or not an emergency notification is necessary (step S19). Required for the participant's mobile phone 300 when it is necessary to give an urgent notification due to rainy weather causing the schedule of the game to be delayed, or due to the schedule of the game being shorter than planned and the schedule of the game being advanced (S19: YES). Information is transmitted (step S20). When it is not necessary to give an emergency notification (S19:
No), it is determined whether or not the entire schedule of the match is over (step S21). If the entire schedule has not ended (S2
1: NO), the process is returned to step S15, and when the entire schedule is completed (S21: YES), the process is completed.

8 and 9 are conceptual diagrams showing an example of each database. FIG. 8A is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the user database 109a. For the user who has registered to use the event management support system, the user ID,
A user name, an address, a representative name, a mail address, and a member file name are stored in association with each other.
Here, the user does not have to be limited to an individual,
It may be a group. When registered by a group, the name of the file in which the names, addresses, and mail addresses of the members of the group are stored is stored in the member file name field. In the example shown in FIG. 8A, the user ID “R00
3 ”is registered under the user name“ Team XX ”, and information about the members of the“ Team XX ”is stored in the file with the file name“ F003.doc ”. FIG. 8B is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the participant database 109b. In the participant database 109b, a participant ID and a participant name are stored in association with each other, and a link ID is stored for association with the user database 109a. Figure 8 (b)
In the example shown in, the participant ID "S001" and the link ID
Corresponds to "R001", for example, participants "○○
When an e-mail is sent to "○", the user ID matching the link ID is searched from the user database 109a, and the corresponding e-mail address "○○ @@ xx.j" is searched.
send an email to p ".

FIG. 8C shows the game schedule database 10
It is a conceptual diagram which shows an example of 9c. The match schedule database 109c stores match IDs, link match IDs, IDs of participants competing in each match, rounds, match dates and times, venue names, and match points in association with each other. Here, the match ID is identification information that identifies each match, and the linked match ID is identification information that indicates the field of the next match. In addition, match points are points that participants earn when they win each match,
The tournament management support server 100 creates a ranking based on the points acquired by each participant.

FIG. 9D shows the game information database 10.
It is a conceptual diagram which shows an example of 9d. The match information database 109d stores match IDs, venue names, start times, end times, participant scores, and comments in association with each other. FIG. 9E is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the ranking database 109e. In the ranking database 109e, categories indicating classifications such as "men's single" and "women's single", current rankings, participant IDs, and previous rankings are stored in association with each other.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 305 of the mobile phone 300 when applying for participation in the competition. When connecting to the tournament management support server 100 using a simple web browser installed on the mobile phone 300, a screen as shown in FIG. 10A is displayed on the display unit 305. As described above, in order to use the tournament operation support system, it is necessary to register in advance and receive an ID and password. If the user registration has not been performed, the member registration button 14 is selected to apply for the user registration. If you have already registered for use and have been given an ID and password, enter your ID and password in the ID entry field 11 and password entry field 12, select the login button 13 and select the event management support server. Log in to 100.

When logging in to the tournament management support server 100 and applying for the tournament, a screen as shown in FIG. 10B is displayed on the display unit 305. Select the tournament you want to participate in from the tournament name selection field 15 and enter the name in the field 1.
6, when the user inputs the name, ID, and password in the ID input field 17 and the password input field 18 and selects the application button 19, the application for participation is made. When the tournament management support server 100 stores the information about the participants in the participant database 109b and registration is completed, FIG.
A message indicating that the participation application is completed, as shown in 0 (c), is displayed on the display unit 305. To return to the menu other than the application for the event, select the button 20.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a setting screen when creating a tournament table. When connecting from the information processing device 200 of the tournament management office to the tournament operation support server 100 to create the tournament table, FIG.
A screen as shown in (a) is displayed on the display unit 205 of the information processing device 200. To create a tournament table,
First, a tournament name is selected from the tournament name selection field 31 on the tournament table setting screen shown in FIG. 11A, and the tournament table to be used is selected from the tournament table selection field 32.
The tournament management support server 100 prepares tournament tables for four players, eight players, sixteen players, etc., which can be selected from the tournament table selection field 32. To select the tournament name and tournament table and proceed to the next process, click the button 33. To return to the menu other than the tournament table settings, click the button 34.

When a seed player is selected from the participants, settings are made from the seed player selection screen as shown in FIG. 11 (b). The number of seed players to be set is input in the seed number input field 35, and the players in the seed player candidate field 37 are clicked to select the participants who should be given the seed right. Then, by clicking the setting button 38a, the name of the selected participant is deleted from the seed player candidate column 37 and is displayed in the seed player column 36 to set the seed right. Conversely, seed player column 3
By clicking on the participant's name from 6 to select it, and clicking on the setting cancel button 38b, the selected participant's name is deleted from the seed player column 36,
It is displayed in the seed player candidate column 37. After setting the seed players, click button 39 to proceed to the next process, and to return to the tournament table setting screen,
Click the button 40. When setting the participants who have been given the seed right in the tournament table, this is done from the seed right setting screen as shown in FIG. 11 (c). An image of the tournament table selected from the tournament table selection field 32 is displayed in the right half near the center of the screen, and it is possible to set a seed right for each player frame. Check box 42 corresponding to the player frame for which you want to set the seed right
The seed right is set by checking, and the seed player is selected from the seed player selection column 41. Then, the seed right is set by clicking the setting button 43, and when the button 44 is clicked, the screen returns to the seed player selection screen.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the tournament creating process. Tournament management support server 100
Judges whether or not the tournament name is input in the tournament name input field 31 (step S31). When the tournament name is not input (S31: NO), the game waits until the tournament name is input.
When the tournament name is input (S31: YES), the required number of games is calculated based on the number of participants who have registered for participation in the tournament (step S32). Next, it is determined whether or not a tournament table is selected from the tournament table selection field 32 (step S33). When the tournament table is not selected (S33: NO), it waits until the tournament table is selected. When the tournament table is selected (S33: YES), it is determined whether or not the required number of games calculated in step S32 is larger than the number of games included in the selected tournament table (step S34). If the required number of matches is greater than the number of matches in the tournament table (S34: Y
ES), the process returns to S31.

If the required number of games is less than or equal to the number of games in the tournament table (S34: NO), based on the number of people input in the seed number input field 35, whether there are any seed players among the participants of the tournament. Is determined (step S3
5) If there is a seed player among the participants and it is necessary to set the seed right (S35: YES), the seed right setting process described above is performed (step S36). When there is no seed player among the participants (S35: NO) or when the seed right setting process is completed, a lottery process for participants other than the seed player is performed (step S37). When performing the lottery process, if the number of participants is less than the total number of player slots in the tournament table, a blank value BYE is assigned to the player slots. In particular, when the seed right is set, BYE is preferentially assigned to the competition slot of the seed player. Next, by assigning random numbers to the remaining player slots and associating them with the participant IDs assigned to the participants, the participants are assigned to each player slot. Then, a tournament table is created by assigning participants or BYEs to all player slots (step S38).

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the portable terminal device 400 when the referee or the like sends information on the progress of the game. When a referee or the like connects from the mobile terminal 400 to the tournament management support server 100 to transmit information about the progress of the match, FIG.
A screen as shown in is displayed on the display unit 405 of the mobile terminal 400. When the referee or the like sends the game information regarding the progress or the result of the game, the tournament name is first selected from the tournament name selection field 51, and the search button 52 is clicked.
When the search button 52 is clicked, a tournament table transmission request is transmitted to the tournament management support server 100, and the tournament management support server 100 that has received the transmission request.
Transmits the data such as the tournament table of the selected tournament to the mobile terminal 400. The mobile terminal 400 receives the data such as the tournament table transmitted from the tournament operation support server 100 and displays it on the display unit 405. The referee or the like selects the match for which the match information is desired to be input. For example, when it is desired to input the game information of the final match in the tournament table shown in FIG. 13A, the region 53 shown by the broken line is clicked with a pointer such as a cursor. When a match is selected, the screen as shown in FIG. 13B is displayed on the display unit 405. The referee or the like inputs scores in the score input fields 54a and 54b and, if necessary, comments on the match in the comment input field 55. And registration button 5
When 6 is clicked, the match information and the comment about the match are transmitted to the tournament management support server 100 and stored in the match information database 109d. In addition, when the button 57 is clicked, FIG.
The tournament display screen shown in (a) is displayed.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the processing when an emergency notification is given from the tournament management office. When the tournament management office issues an emergency notification to the participants, the tournament table of the tournament is displayed on the display unit 205 by connecting to the tournament operation support server 100 using the information processing device 200. Then, similarly to the above, by selecting an appropriate area of the tournament table with a pointer such as a cursor, a participant who wants to make an emergency notification is selected. When an appropriate area is selected, an input field for entering the content of the electronic mail is displayed, and necessary information can be entered in the input field to send the electronic mail. In FIG. 14, the area 58 indicated by a broken line is clicked, and “XXXXXX” and “ΔΔ ×” are displayed.
An example in which an input field for sending an e-mail to "X" is displayed is shown. Alternatively, an e-mail may be individually transmitted by clicking the name of one participant.

It is also possible to use the match schedule database 109c and the match information database 109d to automatically transmit an emergency notification from the competition management support server 100 to the participant's mobile phone 300. Since the start date and time of the match is stored in the match schedule database 109c, the end time of the match can be predicted. On the other hand, since the match information database 109d stores the end time of the match, the expected end time of the match and the actual end time of the match are compared, and the difference is a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour). If it is outside the range of (), it is possible to notify participants after the next game by automatically sending e-mail information that the match time will be shortened or information that the match time will be increased. it can.

[0056]

As described in detail above, the first invention, the fourth invention
In the case of the invention, the ninth invention, the twelfth invention, and the thirteenth invention, a plurality of individuals or groups are combined, the registration for participation in the event proceeding for each group is accepted, and the combination is made based on the received registration information. It decides, receives the progress information regarding the progress of the event of each set, and outputs the combination information and the progress information. Therefore, the progress of the event is acquired at any time from the person who is advancing the event (for example, a referee in a tennis game, a baseball game, a recording clerk, etc.), and the acquired information is acquired by the event manager and the event participants Can be communicated to in real time.

In the case of the second, fifth, and tenth inventions, the selection of one combination form from a plurality of combination forms prepared in advance is accepted, and each match is selected according to the selected combination form. The combination is determined by associating the assigned identification information with the participation registration information. Therefore, depending on the embodiment of the event, the combination form desired by the operator of the event can be selected.
For example, an operator who holds a tennis competition event can choose to play a tournament match or a league match, and in a tournament match, set the seed when dividing the tournament into multiple blocks. It is possible to arbitrarily select the case or the like.

In the case of the third, sixth, and eleventh inventions, an evaluation value for an individual or a group participating in an event is calculated and information on the calculated evaluation value is output. Therefore, it is possible to output the evaluations of the participants to the event manager, for example, in the ranking.

In the case of the seventh aspect of the invention, the information processing apparatus is provided which can receive the information on the combination, the information on the progress status, or the information on the evaluation of the participants etc. through the communication network. Therefore, in addition to the operator of the event, information such as the progress of the event and the evaluation of the participant is transmitted in real time to the event participant who owns a mobile phone, a PDA, etc., a press member having a personal computer, a facsimile device, etc. It is possible.

In the case of the eighth invention, required information is transmitted according to the progress of the event. Therefore, for example, when the event is delayed due to the weather, the progress, etc., the present invention has an excellent effect such that it is possible to inform the participants of the event to that effect.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a tournament operation support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a competition management support server.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of an information processing device owned by the event management office.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a mobile phone owned by a participant.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a mobile terminal owned by a referee or the like.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the tournament management support system.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the tournament management support system.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of each database.

FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of each database.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit of a mobile phone when applying for participation in a competition.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a setting screen when creating a tournament table.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure of tournament creation processing.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the mobile terminal device when the referee or the like transmits information on the progress status of the game.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a process when an emergency notification is given from the tournament management office.

[Explanation of symbols]

100 tournament management support server 200 Information processing device 300 mobile phones 400 mobile terminal N1 Internet network N2 mobile phone network N3 packet communication network

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Takehiro Nishikawa             12-1239 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture             Ceremony company NTT DoCoMo Kansai

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A combination of a plurality of individuals or groups is provided with means for accepting registration of participation in an event that is to proceed for each group, and means for storing participation registration information relating to the accepted registration. In an event management support system configured to support the management of the event by outputting required information generated based on the participation registration information stored in the means, a combination is created based on the participation registration information. A combination determining unit for determining, a unit for storing combination information about the determined combination, a unit for receiving progress information about the progress status of each set of events, and a unit for storing the progress information in association with the combination information. An event management support system comprising: the combination information and the progress information. 2. The combination determining means includes means for accepting selection of one combination form from a plurality of combination forms created in advance, and identification information assigned to each set of the selected combination form. The event management support system according to claim 1, wherein the combination is determined by associating with the participation registration information. 3. The evaluation value stored comprises: means for calculating an evaluation value for the individual or group according to the progress of the event; and means for storing the evaluation value in association with the participation registration information. The event management support system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the evaluation value information regarding the event management information is output. 4. A first information processing device and a second information processing device connected via a communication network, the first information processing device comprising:
The information processing apparatus has a means for accepting registration for participation in an event that is made to proceed for each group by combining a plurality of individuals or groups, and means for transmitting participation registration information regarding the accepted participation registration, The second information processing device has means for storing the received participation registration information and means for generating required information based on the participation registration information stored in the means, and stores the generated information. In the event management support system configured to support the management of the event by transmitting, the second information processing device relates to combination determining means for determining a combination based on the participation registration information, and the determined combination. Means for storing combination information, means for receiving progress information regarding the progress of events of each set, and storing the progress information in association with the combination information. And a means for transmitting the combination information and the progress information. 5. The combination determining means includes means for accepting a selection of one combination form from a plurality of combination forms prepared in advance, and identification information assigned to each set of the selected combination forms. The event management support system according to claim 4, wherein the combination is determined by associating with the participation registration information. 6. The second information processing apparatus, means for calculating an evaluation value for the individual or group according to the progress status of the event, and means for storing the evaluation value in association with the participation registration information. The event management support system according to claim 4 or 5, further comprising: a storage unit for transmitting the evaluation value information regarding the stored evaluation value. 7. A means for receiving the combination information, the progress information, and the evaluation value information transmitted from the second information processing device, the device including a third information processing device connectable to the communication network. The event management support system according to claim 6, further comprising: 8. The first information processing device comprises means for receiving the combination information and the progress information transmitted from the second information processing device, and the required information is obtained based on the progress information by the third information processing device. The event management support system according to claim 7, wherein the event management support system is configured to be transmitted to an information processing device. 9. A means for receiving participation registration information regarding registration of participation in an event, which is configured to be connectable to a communication network, and which is made up of a combination of a plurality of individuals or groups and is to be progressed for each group, and received. An information processing apparatus comprising means for storing participation registration information, and transmitting the required information generated based on the participation registration information stored in the means to support the operation of the event. In, a combination determining means for determining a combination based on the participation registration information, a means for storing the combination information regarding the determined combination, a means for receiving progress information regarding the progress of the event of each set, and the progress information. And a means for storing the combination information in association with the combination information for outputting the combination information and the progress information. Management apparatus. 10. The combination determining means includes means for accepting selection of one combination form from a plurality of combination forms prepared in advance, and identification information assigned to each set of the selected combination form. The information processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the combination is determined by associating with the participation registration information. 11. The evaluation value stored comprises: means for calculating an evaluation value for the individual or group according to the progress of the event; and means for storing the evaluation value in association with the participation registration information. The information processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the evaluation value information regarding the information is output. 12. A step of causing a computer to store a plurality of individuals or groups and registering registration information for an event to be progressed for each group, and necessary information on the computer based on the registration information. And a step of causing the computer to determine a combination based on the participation registration information, a step of causing the computer to store the combination information regarding the determined combination, and A computer program comprising: a step of storing progress information relating to a progress status of each set of events in association with the combination information; and a step of causing a computer to output the combination information and the progress information. 13. A step of causing a computer to store a plurality of individuals or groups and registering registration information for an event to be progressed for each group, and necessary information on the computer based on the registration information. And a step of causing a computer to determine a combination based on the participation registration information in a computer-readable recording medium in which a computer program is recorded. Storing combination information, causing a computer to store the progress information relating to the progress status of the input event of each set in association with the combination information, and causing the computer to output the combination information and the progress information A computer program having Reading a recording medium capable of a computer, characterized in that it is.