JP2010099210A - Authentification for participation of competition model - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an authentification apparatus for a competition model, which allows each competition model to participate in a competition under equal physical (structure) conditions on a virtual playfield (competition site) on a network when the model participates in the competition. <P>SOLUTION: A competition standard model is specified for every type of the competition model (competition category or the like) 61 as participation criteria. A joint category connected to its element (bone, joint, or accessory) 63-1 to 63-m, type, movable range, size, and their tolerance data etc. are registered in a database in advance for every element, and "pass" is determined (participation is certified) if values of the connected joint category, type, movable range, or size are within the range of the tolerance data, compared to each element of the competition model of an applicant for the competition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  In the present invention, when the owner of a three-dimensional competition model tries to participate in a competition in a virtual stadium (competition site) on the network, each competition model is allowed to participate under equal structural conditions. The present invention relates to a participation authentication device for a three-dimensional competition model.

Conventionally, there is a virtual live performance support system in which a virtual live house is created on a network and a performance can be entered from an arbitrary terminal device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
In Patent Document 1, a session manager server manages each performer and performance schedule constituting a plurality of parts of a virtual live performance according to a virtual live performance performance application from an arbitrary terminal device, and broadcasts it. In the virtual live performance according to the performance schedule, the server receives the performance data of the performer's part received from the terminal device of the performer who applied for the performance, and the performer's terminal device of the other part and its virtual live performance The performance data of a plurality of parts transmitted to the terminal device for which a trial application for performance has been applied and received from the terminal device of each performer is stored in the song database. In response to a purchase application for performance data of a virtual live performance, the performance data corresponding to the application Virtual live performance support system is disclosed which is configured to send.

In addition, when performing a battle game, etc. between object images of life forms such as multiple persons and animals, the status and degree of the result of the battle's victory / defeat can be objectively displayed on the montage image display and message display of the battle opponent. There are electronic game devices and image display control methods that can be grasped automatically (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
In Patent Document 2, each part pattern corresponding to each of the montage data of the former and the second stored in advance in the battle montage RAM is read from the basic part pattern ROM and displayed on the display unit, and the part patterns constituting each montage image The number of points set in advance is read from the battle point ROM and summed, and the victory and defeat of the former and the second are determined by comparing the total points, and according to the determination result, the montage image on the winner side An electronic game apparatus and an image display control method configured to read a message of victory, a montage image of a loser, a sad expression and a negative message from an expression part pattern ROM and a battle message ROM, respectively, and display them on a display unit. It is disclosed.

JP 2006-65010 A Japanese Patent No. 3144375

  As in the virtual live performance support system disclosed in Patent Document 1, in the case of a virtual live in which performance data transmitted from a terminal device is played in a virtual space and competes, the structure (body structure) of the musician is a problem. However, in the case of a competitive space where multiple creatures such as humans and animals fight in a virtual space, the body structure of a 3D competition model (such as a robot or a warrior with a battle suit) In the case of a robot, the number of joints and the means of movement, and in the case of a warrior, the type of equipment, etc.) are different (no equality). Because the structure of each 3D competition model that competes in the virtual space cannot be judged, it is necessary for a person to make a judgment at the specification level for each participation condition even when performing competitions such as martial arts. There is a problem.

  In addition, according to the electronic game device disclosed in Patent Document 2, a plurality of game machines can enjoy a battle game between object images of a plurality of persons, animals, and other life forms. When participating, automatically determine the structure of each 3D competition model that competes in the virtual space, and alert the applicant to the missing part, the excess structure, and the numerical range. There was a problem that it was not possible to automatically adjust to the pass line range and participate.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and when participating in a competition in a virtual stadium (competition site) on a network, each competition model is allowed to participate under equal body (structure) conditions. The present invention relates to a competition model authentication device.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention stores, for a three-dimensional standard model of a competition model specified by a competition item, attributes of each element constituting the three-dimensional structure and allowable ranges of attribute values. Participation reference data, structure data acquisition means for acquiring structure data of a 3D competition model to participate in response to an application for participation in a virtual competition from an arbitrary terminal device connected via a network, Element analysis means for acquiring the attributes and attribute values of each element constituting the 3D structure of the 3D competition model from the structure data, and the attribute values of each element of the 3D competition model obtained by the element analysis means are 3D. Allowance of attribute values of each element stored in the participation standard data of the standard model that is the same type as the competition model Judging whether or not it is within the range, if the attribute values of all the elements of the 3D competition model are within the allowable range of the attribute values of the corresponding elements of the participation criteria data, the competition participation qualification of the 3D competition model is certified. And a competition model participation authentication device characterized by comprising an authentication means.

  In addition, when not authenticated by the authentication means, alert data transmitting means for transmitting alert display data for displaying an alert of the element of the 3D competition model on the terminal device side to the terminal, and adjustment instruction data transmitted from the terminal And adjusting means for adjusting the attribute value of the element of the three-dimensional competition model whose attribute value is outside the allowable range of the attribute value of the corresponding element of the participation criterion data, to the allowable range, A participation authentication device is provided.

  Further, the alert display data transmitted by the alert data transmitting means includes display data relating to an element in which the attribute value is missing among the elements of the 3D competition model that have not been authenticated by the authentication means. Participation authentication characterized by replenishing an attribute value within an allowable range based on adjustment instruction data transmitted from a terminal for an element with missing attribute among elements of a three-dimensional competition model not authenticated by means Providing equipment.

  The adjustment instruction data transmitted from a terminal includes correction data for attribute values for each element input at the terminal.

  In addition, the participation reference data provides a participation authentication device characterized in that a standard model for each type of 3D competition model is registered in a database.

  In the virtual space, a participation standard for entering a competition model having a three-dimensional structure under equal structural conditions has been established so that only competition models that pass the standard can participate in the game. It is possible to perform competition and performance evaluation under conditions.

Summary of the invention;
As a structure when participating in baseball, soccer, fighting, dance halls, etc. in a virtual space using a remote-controlled or autonomous 3D structure competition model (hereinafter referred to as "competition model") It is necessary to ensure equality. Therefore, the range of participation conditions (participation criteria) as a structure is determined on the hosting site side, and if it is within the predetermined condition range, it will be accepted (certified), and the accepted (certified) competition model will be the game. To be able to join.

  For example, as a participation criterion, a 3D standard game model is set for each type of competition model (type of competition, rank (sex, rank, etc.), and the (body) structure elements (elements (bones and joints) of the competition standard model are provided. For each attribute) and attributes (joint category connected to the element, etc.) and permissible range data for those attribute values (attribute values (number, size, movable range)) In addition, if the attribute and the attribute value are within the numerical value of the allowable range data compared with the attribute value of each element that constitutes the structure of the 3D competition model of the applicant for participation (participation eligibility) Certification of participation model of the competition model.

  In addition, if the participation criteria are passed, a certificate of acceptance of the hosting site is issued, attached to the three-dimensional data, and displayed on an easy-to-view part of the competition model. Thereby, it is possible to realize the certification of participation qualification of the virtual competition model and the automation of the participation registration. An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a hardware configuration constituting a stadium system in a virtual space. The plurality of terminal devices 1 are information processing devices such as a personal computer or a mobile phone that can be connected to various servers via the Internet 2 and an electronic game device having a communication connection function with a network. A display unit, a communication control unit, a control unit such as a CPU, a program memory such as a ROM, and a work memory such as a RAM are provided.

  The management server 3, the competition server 4, and the viewing server 5 are participating in response to an application for participation in a virtual stadium of a competition model, competition or viewing application from any terminal device 1 connected via the Internet 2. It is a server that supports qualification certification and competitions. Each server includes a control unit such as a CPU, a program memory such as a ROM, and a work memory such as a RAM.

  In response to an application for participation in a competition model from an arbitrary terminal device 1 connected via the Internet 2, the management server 3 performs participation certification for the competition model desired to participate in the competition. In addition, the competition schedule and participation schedule of competition models that have been qualified for participation will be managed.

  For this purpose, the management server 3 includes participation standard data for certification of participation qualification for each type and class of the competition model, participation standard data for the competition standard model stored in the competition model database (DB) 8, and the like. Recorded participation criteria database (DB) 6, schedule management database (DB) 7 in which data relating to the performance of registered competition models and data relating to participation schedules are recorded, and structure data and accessories of competition standard models A competition model database (DB) 8 in which data, structure data of certified competition models and accessories (weapons, clothes, etc.) are registered for each owner (or terminal) is connected.

  The competition server 4 transmits the competition data to the terminal device 1 of the competition model participating in the competition. The competition server 4 controls the operation of each internal component by a control program and an operation program stored in a program storage memory (not shown). The operation program includes a communication control program, a three-dimensional image data generation program that generates three-dimensional image data from the structure data of the competition model, and a competition that controls the execution of each competition and exchanges competition data and messages with terminal devices. A control program and the like are stored. The communication control program includes a connection control program with the Internet 2.

  The viewing server 5 transmits the competition data of the virtual competition to the terminal device 1 that has applied for trial listening, and sells the competition data to the terminal device 1 that has applied for purchase. For this purpose, a schedule management database (DB) 7 and a viewer database 9 are connected to the viewing server 5 to store registered viewer data. In addition, the viewing server 5 can be connected to a bank or other settlement organization (not shown) in order to receive consideration for the sold viewing data.

The management server 3, the competition server 4, and the viewing server 5 are connected to a competition database 10 that stores virtual competition competition data and competition programs, according to competition applications and competition schedules from the terminal device 1. Each server retrieves and retrieves the 3D competition model data, competition data, and competition program as necessary.
The management server 3, the competition server 4, and the viewing server 5 are large-capacity storage devices such as hard disk devices and are connected to each other by a system bus 11, and commands and data are transmitted and received between the servers as needed. The Therefore, it is possible to construct a system with these three servers 3, 4, and 5 as a single server.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of an embodiment of the management server 3 of the present invention shown in FIG. 1. The management server 3 includes a control unit 31, a temporary storage memory 32, a program storage memory 33, and a transmission / reception unit. 34, the operation part 35 is provided, and the above-mentioned participation criteria database 6, schedule management database 7, and competition model database 8 are connected.

  The control unit 31 is configured by a circuit such as a CPU, and summarizes each internal component shown in FIG. 3 and controls the operation of each internal component by a control program and an operation program stored in the program storage memory 32. . The motion program includes a communication control program, an element analysis program that extracts the elements of the body structure from the structure data of the competition model, and obtains the number and size of each element, a competition participation model certification program, etc. ing. The communication control program includes a connection control program with the Internet 2.

The program storage memory 32 is a memory in which a control program and an operation program of the control unit 31 are recorded, stores various control data for functioning as the management server 3, and is necessary for the control unit 31 to operate. Various operation programs and data. For example, an element analysis program and a competition participation model authentication program are stored as operation programs. These programs are called to the temporary storage memory 32 and executed by the control unit 31 as appropriate.
The element analysis program includes each element (for example, arm, foot) and its attribute (joint, finger) and attribute value ((number of joints of arm, arm ( Elements, attributes and attribute values in the same category as (number of hands), arm length, ...), (number of foot joints, number of toes, foot length, ...)) To get.

  The temporary storage memory 32 is configured by a memory such as a RAM, and stores programs and data necessary for the operation of the control unit 31. The temporary storage memory 32 is used as a buffer memory for temporarily storing data taken out from the participation criteria database 6, the schedule management database 7, and the competition model database 8, and a work memory necessary for data processing by various programs.

  The transmission / reception unit 34 transmits / receives data to / from the terminal device 1 via the Internet 6 under the control of the communication control program. For example, participation request data, adjustment request data, competition model structure data, and the like transmitted from the terminal device 1 are received. Also, alert data or the like is transmitted to the terminal device 1.

The participation standard database 6 is composed of a large-capacity recording device such as a hard disk device. As shown in FIG. 3, the competition model type 61, the number of elements 62 for certification of participation qualification, and the element-specific participation standard data 63-1 to 63-63. -M, and competition standard model participation reference data 60 comprising pointers 64 corresponding to the addresses of the body structure data and accessory data of the competition standard model stored in the competition model database (DB) 8 are recorded on the recording medium for each competition. It is recorded so that it can be searched.
The element-specific participation reference data 63-1 to 63-m are composed of an attribute name and an upper limit and a lower limit of an allowable range of attribute values.

  The competition model type 61 is a competition model type defined by the competition item, and if the competition item is boxing, “human (male) model and affiliation class” corresponds. In this case, the type 61 is “human (male) model, light class”, and the elements and attributes are weight, glove weight, number of arms, number of joints of each arm, number of legs, number of joints of each leg. Numbers can be mentioned.

In this case, if the number of elements is 62 = “6”, the upper and lower limits of the allowable range of the attribute value for each element are the weight 63-1 = “57 Kg”, “60 Kg”, glove Weight 63-2 = “10 ounces”, “10 ounces”, number of arms 63-3 = “2”, “2”, number of arm joints 63-4 = “3”, “3” Number 63-5 = “2”, “2” The number of joints of each foot 63-6 = “3”, “3” is preset and registered. If the upper and lower limit values are equal, it means that there is no tolerance and that value is a reference value.
Also, in the case of combat sports and sports, even if the competition model is extremely large or small, even if the arm length is too long or the foot length is too short, it is not possible to compete equally, so height and height The ratio of the length of the arm and the ratio of the length of the foot and the length of the foot can also be used as attribute values.

  The schedule management database 7 is composed of a large-capacity storage device such as a hard disk device, and the management server 3 schedule management data including competition schedules, participation schedule data of each competition model already registered and past competition schedule data (see FIG. Not shown) is recorded. Each data recorded in the schedule management server 7 is referred to or read out by the management server 3 or the viewing server 5 as appropriate.

The competition model database 8 is composed of a large-capacity recording device such as a hard disk device, and as shown in FIG. 4, a competition standard model structure in which 3D structure data consisting of each element of the competition standard model for each competition type is recorded so as to be searchable. It consists of a data section 81 and an authenticated competition model structure data section 82 that records the three-dimensional structure data of the certified competition model for each owner (or terminal) of the competition model so as to be searchable.
In the competition standard model 3D structure data section 81, 3D structure data of a standard competition model (usually a plurality) is recorded (preset) for each competition type in advance, and rented from the user of the terminal device 1 When requested, it is taken out by the competition server 4 and used for the competition. It may be taken out by the management server 3 and transmitted to the terminal device 1 as the rental request source.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the management server 3 at the time of application for participation in the competition model in the virtual stadium (competition site) shown in FIG.
When the management server 3 of the competition site receives participation request data including the competition, the date and time, the opponent, etc. that the participant desires to participate from the terminal device 1 of the applicant who wants to participate in the competition (step S1), the registration number is included in the participation request data. If there is a registration number, the process proceeds to step S17 (step S2), and if there is no registration number, it is possible to participate in a list of types of competitions and competition models, and to participate. Screen data for participation application form to fill in the competition, date and time, opponents, types of competition models to participate, etc., and structure data consisting of elements such as the structure of the competition model and accessories (tools, weapons, clothes, etc.) The transmission request message is transmitted to the participation request source terminal device 1 (step S3).

  When the management server 3 receives the participation application form data and the structure data from the terminal device 1 (step S4), the management server 3 extracts the received participation application form data and the three-dimensional structure data, holds them in the temporary storage memory 32, and uses the element analysis program. The number of elements constituting the body structure of the competition model applied for participation, the attributes and attribute values of each element are acquired (step S5).

  Next, the participation standard database 6 is searched using the type of the competition model included in the participation application data as a key, and the value of each element of the participation standard data of the competition standard model with the same type is obtained in step S5. Compare each element value of the competition model and pass if the attribute value X of each element of the competition model is within the allowable range (lower limit ≤ X ≤ upper limit) of the attribute value of each element of the corresponding competition standard model (ie , Has been authenticated), the process proceeds to step S12, and if not (if it exceeds the allowable range, or is below the allowable range (or the corresponding attribute or attribute value is missing)), the process proceeds to step S7 (step S6).

  When the value of each element of the structure data of the competition model desired to participate is not within the allowable range of the attribute value of the element of the participation standard data of the corresponding competition standard model, the management server 3 displays the alert display data ( (Alert data) is transmitted to the terminal device 1 (step S7), and when adjustment request data is received from the terminal device 1 that is the alert data transmission source (step S8), for the competition model that the terminal device 1 wants to participate in, temporarily Of the structural data held in the storage memory 32, the element attribute value that was not within the allowable range of the element attribute value of the participation criteria data is replaced with a value within the allowable range (that is, automatically adjusted to a pass value) ), Proceeding to step S12 (step S9), and receiving model rental request data from the terminal device 1 (step S10), It proceeds to step S17 to turn on Ntarufuragu (step S11).

  When the alert data is transmitted to the terminal device 1 in step S6, the terminal device 1 displays a selection switch for selecting either “upper limit” or “lower limit” within the allowable range of the attribute value. Thus, when the user of the terminal device 1 selects either “upper limit” or “lower limit”, the management server 3 selects the selected attribute value (in the case of “upper limit”, “upper limit value”, “ In the case of “Lower limit”, the attribute value of the failed element may be replaced all at once with “Lower limit value.” If the attribute value of the element of the competition model is missing, select that attribute value. Replace with the specified attribute value.

  In addition, when the alert data is transmitted to the terminal device 1 in step S6, an allowable range value (“upper limit value” to “lower limit value” is set for each element (and the missing element) that is rejected on the terminal device 1 side. ”) Is displayed to prompt the user to input corrections of the element values within the range of those values. In step S7, the management server 3 is included in the adjustment request data transmitted from the terminal device 1. The value of each element that has been rejected may be replaced with the attribute value of each corrected element. Even when the attribute value of the element of the competition model is missing, the attribute value is replaced with the attribute value supplemented and corrected by the user and supplemented.

  The management server 3 transmits the authenticated notification and the registered number of the certified competition model to the terminal device 1 that has submitted the participation application (step S12), and the certified competition model held in the temporary storage memory 32. Is recorded in the authenticated competition model structure data section 82 of the competition model database 8 with the identification information and registration number of the competition model in a searchable manner (step S13).

  Next, the schedule management database 7 is referred to (step S14), and if the schedules match, a competition start ready notification is transmitted to the terminal device 1 that has submitted the participation application, and the process proceeds to step S14 to proceed to the competition server 4 Control is passed to (step S15). If the schedules do not match, the alert data to that effect and the schedule of free time are transmitted to the terminal device 1 that submitted the participation application, and the process returns to step S1 (step S16).

The competition server 4 retrieves the program for the competition from the competition database 10, and the structure data of the competition model that has been certified for participation in steps S4 to S7 (the certified competition model structure data of the competition database 8 if certified and registered). When the unit 82 and the rental flag are on, the 3D image based on the structure data of each competition model is started using the structure data read from the competition standard model structure data section 82). Generation of 3D image data by the data generation program, reception of operation instruction data of the competition model from each terminal device 1 participating in the competition by an operation program such as a competition control program, and competition model based on the received operation instruction data End of participation in competition of 3D image data of competition model after movement determination and movement Transmission to the device 1 and the spectator (the terminal device 1 that is watching), addressing to each terminal device 1 participating in the competition and the terminal device of the viewer who wants to watch, etc .; Alternatively, the competition is continued until an instruction to end the competition (including stop and stop) is given, and when the instruction to finish the competition is given, the competition is ended (step S17). In addition, when the competition model is a certified competition model, the competition server 4 also transmits certificate data of the competition model when transmitting the 3D image data to the terminal device 1.
As for the competition method on the site, various known competition methods (for example, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-65010)) and game devices (for example, Patent Document 2 (Patent No. 2)). 3144375)).

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation example on the electronic game device side at the time of application for competition.
Users who wish to participate in the competition (hereinafter referred to as “competitors who wish to participate in the competition”) wish to participate in the participation request screen that is displayed when the competition site is selected from the selection menu of the website by operating the terminal device 1 possessed by the user. If the competition to be performed, the date and time, the opponent, and the competition model to participate are already registered, enter the registration number. The terminal device 1 creates participation request data including the input data, transmits it to the competition site to be participated in, and waits for data reception from the competition site (step T1).

  Next, the terminal device 1 examines the data received from the competition site (management server 3), and upon receiving the list of competition and competition model type list data and participation application screen data that can be participated, proceeds to step T3 for alert display. When the data (alert data) is received, the process proceeds to step T5. When the authenticated notification and the registered number of the certified competition model are received, the process proceeds to step T8. When the competition start ready notification is received, the process proceeds to step T10. When the operation guidance is received, the process proceeds to step T11 (step T2).

  When the terminal device 1 receives the list of types of competitions and competition models that can be participated in, the terminal device 1 displays the list of types of competitions and competition models that can be participated in, and the participation application form. When the key input to the participation application is completed, the participation application (participation application data) is transmitted to the competition site (management server 3). When the structure data transmission request message is received, the structure data of the participating competition model is extracted from the storage memory and transmitted to the management server 3 together with the participation application form (participation application data), and the process returns to step T2 (step T4). ).

  When the terminal device 1 receives the alert display data (alert data), the terminal device 1 displays the alert (adjusting the element, renting the competition model, or canceling participation) to prompt the user to respond. (Step T5), if there is an element adjustment instruction input or attribute value correction input from the user, adjustment request data is created and transmitted to the competition site (management server 3), and the process returns to Step T2 (Step T6). If there is an instruction, rental request data is created and transmitted to the competition site (management server 3) (step T7). If there is an instruction to stop participation, the process is stopped (terminated) (step T8).

  When the terminal device 1 receives the authenticated notification and the registration number of the authenticated competition model, the terminal apparatus 1 displays them, records the registration number in the storage memory in association with the competition model, and returns to step T2 (step T9).

  When the terminal device 1 receives the notice that the competition can be started, the terminal device 1 displays a message to that effect and notifies the user, and returns to step T2 (step T10).

  Upon receiving the competition start notification and the operation guidance, the terminal device 1 transmits the competition model operation instruction data to the competition site (the competition server 4) according to the key operation performed by the user to operate the user's competition model ( Step T11).

  Then, a 3D image of the competition is displayed based on the 3D image data and background data of the user side competition model and the opponent side competition model transmitted from the competition server 4 (step T12). The operation instruction data based on the key operation performed by the user in order to operate the user's competition model by looking at the three-dimensional images of the side and opponent side competition models is transmitted to the competition server (step T13). If the user-side competition model and the opponent-side competition model transmitted from the competition server 4 are certified competition models, the certificate data is also transmitted together with the three-dimensional image data, so that it is displayed in step T13. Of the three-dimensional images, the certified certificate is displayed at an easily viewable position near the image in the authenticated image.

  Hereinafter, whether the winning / losing is determined, the competition time has passed, the operation of steps T12 and T13 is repeated until the user gives an instruction to end the competition, whether the winning / losing is determined, the competition time has elapsed, or the user has instructed the competition to end When the operation is performed, the competition process ends. When the user performs an end instruction operation, an end notification is transmitted to the competition server (step T14).

  In the said Example, although the operation example in case each competition model which competes from the terminal device 1 competes in a virtual stadium (competition site) was described, the certification | authentication method of the competition model of this invention is the patent document 2 mentioned above. The present invention can also be applied to a case where a plurality of game models are played using the same game program in a plurality of game machines, such as an electronic game device disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3144375. In other words, the management server 3 transmits the competition program and the 3D image data of the competition model of the opponent (the opponent) to the terminal device 1 for which the competition model has been authenticated. You can also do it.

In addition, the audience (users who wish to view) vote the winning / losing or popularity of the competition from the terminal device 1 of the audience and send it to the viewing server 5, and the viewing server 4 aggregates the results and wishes to view the aggregated results. A copy of the model may be sold from the site by sending a request to a person's terminal 1 or by purchasing a competition model purchase (that is, selling structure data or 3D image data of a competition model to be sold) it can.
Also, the admission fee is collected from the audience (that is, the viewing server 5 charges the user who views the competition, converts it into a prize, and owns (the winner or the runner-up competition model) according to the predetermined order. The site may be configured to collect a commission or to obtain a success fee for each cash flow as a cost for operating the site.

It is a figure which shows one Example of the hardware constitutions which comprise the stadium system in virtual space. 1 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of an embodiment of a management server of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the main structures of a participation reference | standard database. It is a figure which shows the main structures of a competition database. It is a flowchart which shows the operation example of the management server at the time of competition participation application. It is a flowchart which shows the operation example of the electronic game device at the time of competition participation application.

Explanation of symbols

1 Terminal device 3 Management server 4 Competition server 5 Viewing server 6 Participation standard database 8 Competition model database 32 Temporary storage memory 33 Program storage memory 60 Participation standard data 61 Type of competition model 63-1 to 63-m Participation standard data by element

Claims (5)

Participation standard data for storing the attributes of each element constituting the three-dimensional structure and the allowable range of attribute values for the three-dimensional standard model of the competition model defined by the competition item,
Structure data acquisition means for acquiring structure data of a three-dimensional competition model to participate in response to an application for participation in a virtual competition from an arbitrary terminal device connected via a network;
Element analysis means for acquiring attributes and attribute values of each element constituting the 3D structure of the 3D competition model from the 3D competition model structure data;
The attribute value of each element of the 3D competition model acquired by the element analysis means is within the allowable range of the attribute value of each element stored in the participation reference data of the standard model that is the same type as the 3D competition model. Judgment is made on whether or not the attribute values of all the elements of the 3D competition model are within the allowable range of the attribute values of the corresponding elements of the participation criteria data, and the competition participation qualification of the 3D competition model is certified. Authenticating means to
A competition model participation authentication device characterized by comprising: Alert data transmitting means for transmitting alert display data for displaying an alert on the terminal device side to the element when the element is not authenticated by the authenticating means;
Based on the adjustment instruction data transmitted from the terminal, the attribute value of the element of the 3D competition model whose attribute value is outside the allowable range of the attribute value of the corresponding element of the participation reference data is adjusted within the allowable range. Adjusting means to
The participation authentication apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: The alert display data transmitted by the alert data transmitting means includes display data relating to an element in which an attribute value is missing among elements of the three-dimensional competition model that has not been authenticated by the authentication means,
The adjustment means sets an attribute value within the allowable range based on adjustment instruction data transmitted from the terminal for an element having no attribute among elements of the three-dimensional competition model that has not been authenticated by the authentication means. The participation authentication device according to claim 2, wherein supplementation is performed.   4. The participation authentication apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the adjustment instruction data transmitted from the terminal includes correction data of attribute values for each element input at the terminal.   2. The participation authentication device according to claim 1, wherein the participation reference data is registered in a database for each standard model for each type of 3D competition model.

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