JP2015058218A - Device with virtual comparison function, system, method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To expect continuation effects and improvement in motivation to training.SOLUTION: A device 1 with a virtual race function has: a storage section 2 in which past traveling data of a third party to be a comparison target is stored; a measurement section 3 to measure traveling data of a user himself/herself; and a control section 5 which, when a third party is set, reads the traveling data of the third party from the storage section 2, compares the read traveling data and the traveling data of the user himself/herself which is measured by the measurement section 3, and displays the data generated on the basis of compassion results on a display section 6.

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus, a system, a method, and a program having a virtual comparison function suitable for training.

  For example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) watch sold by Garmin, a GPS device manufacturer in the United States, is known. This GPS clock is equipped with a virtual trainer function in which an icon simulating the runner on the display screen runs alongside an icon simulating the trainer. This will allow you to compete with partners who run at your own set speed. In addition, application programs that can compete with the other party by setting the pace are distributed even in smartphones that have become widespread in recent years.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique of a module (a watch-type terminal device) having a wristband for monitoring a user's exercise performance. Further, for example, Patent Document 2 discloses a technique for criticizing one's achievement by collecting and displaying exercise data related to an individual, and is used as, for example, an event, a competition, or a part of a race. In addition, a technique that can compare the results of one's own work with a third party is disclosed.

Special table 2012-524640 gazette Special table 2011-516210 gazette

  By the way, when running, there is a training method in which the pace (speed) and lap time are set in advance and the values are set as targets. However, in this case, since it is a competition with oneself, it is difficult to lead to motivation. In addition, the running course is not always flat, and the speed inevitably changes depending on the altitude (gradient). At this time, it is difficult to maintain the pace you set yourself, and if you try to maintain speed, you will put an unreasonable burden on your body, and training will not last long.

  The pace that can be set at present is an average value, and the speed change due to the gradient or the like is not considered. Therefore, stress is felt in the difference from the set value during actual running. This problem is not solved by the above-described GPS timepiece, smart phone, or the techniques disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 described above. Therefore, there has been a demand for the emergence of a device or a training method that has reality as a virtual race and, as a result, is effective in improving motivation and continuing training.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus, a system, a method, and a program having a virtual comparison function that can be expected to improve motivation for training and a continuous effect. .

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the device according to the first aspect of the present invention is a device that compares travel on the screen of the display unit, and stores past travel data of a third party to be compared. When a third unit is set, the storage data of the corresponding third party is read from the storage unit, and the read traveling data and the measurement are measured. And a control unit that displays data generated on the basis of the traveling data measured by the unit on the display unit.

  A system according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a terminal device mounted on a user himself / herself that measures his / her travel data, a host device storing past travel data of a third party, and the host device. Is connected via a first communication network, and the terminal device is a relay device connected via a second communication network. When the third party to be compared is set, the host device reads the travel data of the corresponding third party and passes through the first communication network. To the relay device, and the relay device receives the travel data of the third party and the user's own travel data acquired in real time from the terminal device via the second communication network. Transmits the data generated based on the bets to the terminal device, the terminal device displays the data received via the second communication network on the screen, characterized in that.

  A relay device according to a third aspect of the present invention includes a terminal device attached to a user who measures his / her own travel data, a host device storing past travel data of a third party, and the host device. Is connected via a first communication network, and the terminal device is composed of a relay device connected via a second communication network, and is displayed on the screen and set on the traveling course set by the relay device. When the third party to be compared is set in the relay apparatus in the system that performs a virtual comparison with the person, the traveling data of the corresponding third person read from the host apparatus is received, A control unit that compares the received travel data of the third party with its travel data acquired in real time from the terminal device via the second communication network, and the second communication network Characterized in that said comparison result received in derived equipped with a display unit for displaying on the screen.

  A terminal device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention includes a terminal device attached to a user for measuring the travel data of the user, a host device for storing past travel data of a third party, and the host device. Is connected via the first communication network, and the terminal device is a relay device connected via the second communication network, and is displayed on the screen and set on the traveling course set by the relay device. When the terminal device in the system for performing a virtual comparison with three parties, the measurement unit for measuring the own running data in real time and the third party to be compared are set, The data generated as a result of comparison between the travel data of the corresponding third party to be read and the measured travel data of the subject in real time is transmitted from the relay device to the second communication network. A control unit for obtaining in, characterized in that the data the generated acquired with a display unit for displaying on the screen.

  The host device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention includes a terminal device attached to a user for measuring the travel data of the user, a host device for storing past travel data of a third party, and the host device. Is connected via the first communication network, and the terminal device is a relay device connected via the second communication network, and is displayed on the screen and set on the traveling course set by the relay device. When the third party to be compared is set in the system for performing a virtual comparison with the three parties, the travel data of the corresponding third party is read out and passed through the first communication network In response to a comparison result in real time between the communication unit that transmits to the relay device, the travel data of the corresponding third party received from the relay device, and the travel data of the terminal measured by the terminal device. When the comparison condition reflection request based on the physical strength or running power difference between the third person to be compared and the self is received, data on the running pace or speed calculated based on the coefficient determined by the physical strength or running power difference And a control unit that transmits the request to the relay apparatus that has made the request via the first communication network.

  A method according to a sixth aspect of the present invention includes a terminal device attached to a user for measuring user's own travel data, a host device for storing past travel data of a third party, and the host device. Are connected via a first communication network, and the terminal device is a relay device connected via a second communication network, and is displayed on a screen and set on the traveling course set by the relay device. In the method of performing a virtual comparison with a third party, when the relay device sets a third party to be compared, the higher-level device reads the travel data of the corresponding third party and performs the first communication. Transmitting to the relay device via a network, the relay device acquiring the received travel data of the third party, and the terminal device in real time via the second communication network. Transmitting the data generated based on its own running data to the terminal device, and displaying the data received via the second communication network on the screen by the terminal device; It is characterized by having.

A program according to a seventh aspect of the present invention includes a terminal device attached to a user himself / herself that measures his / her travel data, a host device storing past travel data of a third party, and the host device Is connected via a first communication network, and the terminal device is a relay device connected via a second communication network.
In the computer that the relay device has,
When a third party to be compared is set, a procedure for reading out the corresponding third party's travel data from the host device and receiving it via the first communication network;
A procedure for transmitting data generated based on the received traveling data of the third party and own traveling data acquired in real time from the terminal device via the second communication network to the terminal device; , A program to execute.

  A program according to an eighth aspect of the present invention includes a terminal device attached to a user himself / herself that measures his / her travel data, a host device for storing past travel data of a third party, and the host device. Are connected via a first communication network, and in a system comprising the terminal device and a relay device connected via a second communication network, a third party to be compared with the computer of the host device Is set, the procedure of reading the relevant third party's travel data and transmitting it to the relay device via the first communication network, and the relevant third party's travel data received from the relay device, For comparison results in real time with the own running data measured by the terminal device, it is necessary to reflect the comparison condition based on the physical strength or running power difference between the third person to be compared and the own person Receiving the data about the running pace or speed calculated based on the coefficient determined by the physical strength or running force difference to the requesting relay device via the first communication network, It is made to perform.

  A program according to a ninth aspect of the present invention includes a terminal device attached to a user himself / herself for measuring his / her own travel data, a host device for storing past travel data of a third party, and the host device. Is connected via a first communication network, and the terminal device is a relay device connected via a second communication network, the real-time travel data is transferred to the computer of the terminal device in real time. When a measurement procedure and a third party to be compared are set, the data is generated based on a real-time comparison result between the travel data of the corresponding third party read from the host device and the measured travel data of the third party. A procedure for acquiring data to be processed from the relay device via the second communication network, a procedure for displaying the generated and acquired data on a screen, Characterized in that for the execution.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the improvement of the motivation with respect to training and the apparatus, system, method, and program which can anticipate a continuation effect can be provided.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the apparatus provided with the virtual race function of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the connection structure of the system which has an apparatus provided with the virtual race function of the Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the terminal device of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the relay apparatus of FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a higher-level device in FIG. 2. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of each apparatus which comprises the system of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen structure displayed on each display part which the terminal device and relay apparatus of FIG. 2 have.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a mode for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as this embodiment) will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the same numbers are assigned to the same elements throughout the description of the present embodiment.

(Configuration of the embodiment)
As shown in FIG. 1, the device 1 having the virtual race function of the present embodiment includes a storage unit 2, a measurement unit 3, an operation unit 4, a control unit 5, and a display unit 6. .

  The storage unit 2 stores a plurality of past traveling data of a third person to be compared. Here, the “third party” is a competitor with the user himself, for example, a target famous runner, and a database of all past run results of runners registered in advance as members. And “Running data” refers to course position information including course (route) and altitude (gradient), pace for each section, distance traveled, total time, etc., as well as age, gender, height and weight of the target runner. Including personal data such as weather conditions, driving conditions such as weather. In addition, it is assumed that the “user” is a registered user who has been permitted to use the site in advance and has been previously assigned an ID and password from the site to be used.

  The measuring unit 3 measures the user's travel data and outputs it to the control unit 5. The operation unit 4 is operated by a user, and for example, a course and a target runner (third person) who becomes a competitor are set and input. When a third party is set by the operation unit 4, the control unit 5 reads the corresponding third party's travel data from the storage unit 2, and the read travel data and its own travel data measured by the measurement unit 3. And the data generated based on the comparison result is displayed on the display unit 6.

  The control unit 5 may display on the display unit 6 its own running pace or speed calculated based on a coefficient determined by the physical strength difference between the third person to be compared and itself. Here, the “coefficient determined by the physical strength difference” means a difference coefficient value determined by the weight difference, age difference, sex, etc. of the two. Further, the control unit 5 may display on the display unit 6 its own running pace or speed calculated based on a coefficient determined by the difference in running power between the third person to be compared and the third person. Here, the “coefficient determined by the physical strength difference” means, for example, a coefficient determined by a difference in running force values obtained from an average pace of both 1 km, an average time of 5 km or 10 km running, and a monthly running distance.

  The travel data of the third party may be acquired from a host device such as a server (not shown) connected via a first communication network such as an IP (Internet Protocol) network. The user's own driving data is a wristwatch type terminal such as a GPS watch (not shown) connected via a second communication network such as a bluetooth (registered trademark) or a wireless local area network (LAN). It is conceivable to obtain in real time from the device.

  FIG. 2 shows an example of a system in which the device 1 having the virtual race function described above is realized. According to FIG. 2, the system 10 includes a wristwatch-type terminal device 11 as a terminal device, a smart phone as a relay device, or a PC (Personal Computer) 12 (hereinafter referred to as a smart phone / PC 12), and a host device. And the server 13. The wristwatch type terminal device 11 is a terminal device attached to the user himself / herself that measures the user's own running data, and the server 13 stores past running data of the target runner (third person) to be a competitor. This is a stored higher-level device. In addition, the target runner used here is a third party registered as a member in advance. The smart phone / PC 12 is connected to the server 13 via the IP network 15 and is connected to the wristwatch-type terminal device 11 by the short-range wireless communication 14, and becomes a control center when performing a virtual race by relaying both. .

  In the above configuration, when a third party to be compared is set by the smart phone / PC 12, the server 13 reads the travel data of the corresponding third party and transmits it to the smart phone / PC 12 via the IP network 15. . The smart phone / PC 12 compares the received third party travel data with the user's own travel data acquired in real time from the wristwatch type terminal device 11 via the short-range wireless communication 14, and the data generated as a result Is transmitted to the wristwatch type terminal device 11. The wristwatch-type terminal device 11 executes a virtual race by displaying data received via the short-range wireless communication 14 on the screen.

  FIG. 3 shows the internal configuration of the wristwatch type terminal device 11 constituting the system 10, the smart phone / PC 12 in FIG. 4, and the server 13 in FIG. Below, the internal structure of each apparatus 11, 12, 13 which comprises the above-mentioned system 10 is demonstrated in detail.

(Configuration of wristwatch type terminal device 11)
As shown in FIG. 3, the wristwatch-type terminal device 11 includes a control unit 111, a storage unit 112, a short-range wireless communication unit 113, a measurement unit 114, an operation unit 115, and a display unit 116 that have addresses, Data and control lines are commonly connected to an internal bus 117 composed of a plurality of lines.

  When the third person to be compared is set on the smart phone / PC 12, the control unit 111 generates a comparison result between the traveling data of the corresponding third party read from the server 13 and the measured traveling data of itself. The acquired data is acquired from the smart phone / PC 12 via the short-range wireless communication unit 113.

  The storage unit 112 includes, for example, a ROM, a flash memory, and the like. For example, a program area in which the program (terminal program) according to the present embodiment including the flowchart (processing procedure) illustrated in FIG. A VRAM (Video RAM) area to be stored or a work area to temporarily store work data generated in the course of program execution by the control unit 111 is allocated. The storage unit 112 may include a removable portable memory (recording medium) such as an SD card or an IC card.

  The control unit 111 includes an event acquisition unit 111a and a travel data generation unit 111b, as shown in FIG. 3 in which the main structure of the program to be executed is expanded into functional blocks. The event acquisition unit 111a captures, for example, a key switch pressed by the operation unit 115 as an event and activates the measurement unit 114. Also, the event acquisition unit 111a captures data acquired via the short-range wireless communication unit 113 as an event, and travels. It has a function of starting the data generation unit 111b. The travel data generation unit 111b is travel data displayed on the display unit 116 from data acquired from the smart phone / PC 12 via the short-range wireless communication unit 113. For example, the travel data or lap time, or the user himself / herself An icon or the like that simulates the running state of the target runner is generated. The control unit 111 generates, for example, data on the race situation at the current time, advice, or encouragement based on a user request such as a screen tap on the display unit 116 by the user, or at certain time intervals, on the display unit 116. It may be displayed.

  The short-range wireless communication unit 113 is a communication adapter such as BlueTooth (registered trademark) or a wireless LAN that performs short-range wireless communication wirelessly with the smart phone / PC 12. The measurement unit 114 measures the user's own travel data in real time, and includes, for example, an acceleration sensor and a human body sensor.

  The operation unit 115 includes a plurality of key switches. When each of these key switches is pressed by the user, the operation unit 115 outputs an input operation signal indicating that the key switch has been pressed to the control unit 111. Based on the input operation signal, the control unit 111 identifies which of the plurality of key switches has been pressed, and performs an operation according to the pressed key switch. As will be described later, the operation unit 115 includes, for example, a push button type key switch including a “measurement start button”, and the control unit 111 performs processing according to an input operation signal from the operation unit 115. For example, processing such as measurement start and measurement result display is executed.

  The display unit 116 displays, for example, an image (screen) shown in FIG. 7A generated by the control unit 111. The display unit 116 uses a display device such as a high-definition LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or an electrophoretic display (electronic paper) to display the above-described image data with high definition. .

(Configuration of Smartphone / PC12)
As shown in FIG. 4, the smart phone / PC 12 includes a control unit 121, a storage unit 122, a short-range wireless communication unit 123, a communication unit 124, an operation unit 125, and a display unit 126 that have addresses and data. The control line is commonly connected to an internal bus 127 including a plurality of control lines.

  When a target runner that is a third party to be compared is set, the control unit 111 receives corresponding travel data read from the server 13, and the received travel data of the target runner and the wristwatch type terminal device 11. Is compared with its own travel data acquired in real time by short-range wireless communication, and the data generated as a result is output to the communication unit 124 and the display unit 126.

  The storage unit 122 includes, for example, a ROM, a flash memory, and the like. For example, a program area in which the program (application program) of the present embodiment including the flowchart (processing procedure) illustrated in FIG. A VRAM area to be stored, or a work area to temporarily store work data generated in the course of program execution by the control unit 121 is allocated. The storage unit 122 may include a removable portable memory (recording medium) such as an SD card or an IC card.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 121 has an event acquisition unit 121a, a course setting unit 121b, and a travel data comparison unit 121c, as the main structure of the program to be executed is expanded into functional blocks. Including. The event acquisition unit 121a has a function of taking an authentication request generated when the user operates the operation unit 125, course data, and setting input of a target runner as a third party as an event.

  When the event acquisition unit 121a captures a user's course input as an event, the course setting unit 121b acquires map data from the storage unit 122, or accesses the server 13 to acquire map data. It has a function to match the input course (map matching). When the event acquisition unit 121a acquires the target runner setting input as an event, the travel data comparison unit 121c receives the target runner's travel data read from the server 13, receives the received travel data, and the wristwatch type terminal device 11. It has a function to compare with its own travel data acquired in real time by short-range wireless communication.

  The short-range wireless communication unit 123 is a communication adapter such as BlueTooth (registered trademark) or a wireless LAN that performs short-range wireless communication with the smart phone / PC 12 by wireless. The communication unit 124 manages an interface with the IP network 15 and performs communication with the server 13 based on, for example, TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol).

  The operation unit 125 includes a plurality of key switches. When each of these key switches is pressed by the user, the operation unit 125 outputs an input operation signal indicating that the key switch has been pressed to the control unit 121. Based on the input operation signal, the control unit 121 specifies which of the plurality of key switches is pressed, and performs an operation corresponding to the pressed key switch.

The display unit 126 displays, for example, the images (screens) shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C generated by the control unit 121. 7B is a screen configuration example when a smart phone is used as a relay device, and FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating a screen configuration example when a PC is used.
The display unit 116 uses, for example, a display device such as a high-definition LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or an electrophoretic display (electronic paper) to display the above-described image with high definition. For example, a capacitive touch screen (touch screen) may be configured by stacking a transparent touch panel for detecting a finger contact on the display surface of the display unit 126. In particular, the operability of the user is improved by using the touch panel at the course setting described later.

(Configuration of server 13)
As shown in FIG. 5, the server 13 includes a control unit 131, a storage unit 132, a communication unit 133, an operation unit 134, and a display unit 135, each having a plurality of lines for address, data, and control. The system bus 136 is configured and connected in common.

  When the target runner to be compared is set on the smart phone / PC 12, the control unit 131 reads the travel data of the corresponding third party and transmits it to the requested smart phone / PC 12 via the communication unit 133. Further, the physical strength or running power of the target runner to be compared with the own runner with respect to the comparison result in real time between the running data of the target runner and the own running data measured by the wristwatch type terminal device 11 from the smart phone / PC 12. When the comparison condition reflection request based on the difference is received, the communication unit 133 and the IP of the request to the smart phone / PC 12 which has requested the data on the running pace or speed calculated based on the coefficient determined by the physical strength or the running power difference. Transmit via the network 15.

  The storage unit 132 is a relatively large-capacity memory in which semiconductor storage elements such as SRAM and DRAM are mounted. For example, a program area in which the program (server program) of the present embodiment consisting of the flowchart (processing procedure) shown in FIG. 6 is stored, or work data generated in the course of server program execution by the control unit 121 is temporarily stored. A work area to be stored automatically is allocated. A database storage area is also allocated to the storage unit 132, and member information, personal profiles, target runner travel data, and the like are allocated and stored as a database. The member information is used for user authentication, and the personal profile and the run data of the target runner are used for running data comparison for virtual races between the individual user and the target runner.

  Therefore, the control unit 131 includes an event acquisition unit 131a, a member authentication unit 131b, and a travel data search unit as shown in FIG. 5 in which the main structure of the program to be executed is expanded into functional blocks. 131c, a target pace calculation unit 131d, a difference conversion table 131e, and a coefficient versus pace conversion table 131f. Note that the difference conversion table 131e and the coefficient-to-pace conversion table 131f may be allocated and stored in a predetermined area of the storage unit 132.

  The event acquisition unit 131a acquires an authentication request generated by the smart phone / PC 12, a target runner setting input, a comparison condition reflection request, and the like as events, and a member authentication unit 131b, a travel data search unit 131c, and a target pace calculation unit. 131d has a function of starting each. The member authentication unit 131b performs user authentication, and the travel data search unit 131c has a function of reading the set target runner travel data from the target runner travel data stored in the database area of the storage unit 132.

  When the target pace calculation unit 131d receives the comparison condition reflection request from the smart phone / PC 12 as an event, the target pace calculation unit 131d receives the comparison condition reflection request based on the physical strength or running force difference between the target runner to be compared and itself. 131e and the coefficient-to-pace conversion table 131f are referred to, and the own running pace or speed is calculated based on the coefficient determined by the physical strength or the running force difference. The difference conversion table 131e is set with a difference value of physical strength or running power between the user and the target runner, and the coefficient-pace conversion table 131f is set with a coefficient defined corresponding to the difference value. ing. Details will be described later.

The communication unit 133 manages an interface with the IP network 15 and performs communication based on, for example, TCP / IP with the server 13. The operation unit 134 includes a plurality of key switches. When each of these key switches is pressed by the user, the operation unit 134 outputs an input operation signal indicating that the key switch has been pressed to the control unit 131. Based on the input operation signal, the control unit 131 specifies which of the plurality of key switches is pressed, and performs an operation corresponding to the pressed key switch. The display unit 135 displays data generated by the control unit 131. For example, the display unit 135 uses a display device such as a high-definition LCD, an organic EL, or an electrophoretic display (electronic paper) to display the above-described image data with high definition.

(Operation of the embodiment)
Hereinafter, the operation of the system 10 in which the device 1 having the virtual race function of the present embodiment is realized will be described. The system 10 obtains and compares the actual running data of the target runner to be a competitor and the running data of the user himself / herself, and based on the data (pace and time) generated as a result, the user can determine the pace and time. Can compete with. The data generated here is not the total time or the average pace of all sections, but the data reflecting the speed change in the middle. Further, the travel data is classified according to the section, and therefore it is possible to acquire target runner data close to the distance traveled by the user. Also, instead of simply using the run data of the target runner, all runners registered as members are used by resetting the target runner and the user's own physical strength differences such as age, weight, and gender. Enables competition that matches the physical strength of the person.

  In addition, it is possible to analyze and digitize the difference between the runners of the target runner and the user and use it as an index. By visualizing this, it is possible to recognize the user's current situation and training results. In this way, instead of competing directly with the target runner, by setting the pace and time taking into account the difference in running ability, gradually level up and approach the target runner without setting excessive values. Training is possible, which can prevent excessive burden on the body and contribute to prevention of injury.

  First, the schematic operation of the system 10 according to the embodiment will be described. The user accesses the server 13 by operating the smart phone / PC 12, and searches for and selects a target runner from other member data on the site. And the constant coefficient which determines one's target time is acquired from personal information, such as age, weight, and sex of the target runner. Furthermore, if you want to obtain the best target time in consideration of the target runner's running power and the user's own running power difference, access the server 13 to obtain the target runner's and user's own running power values, A coefficient calculated from the difference is calculated. Further, the server 13 calculates a target pace from the coefficient, and transmits the result to the wristwatch type terminal device 11 via the smart phone / PC 12. The data transmitted here includes not only the running pace, but also the running difference between the competitor and the user, the course selected by the smartphone / PC 12 and the time converted from the pace for the course distance. . When receiving the data, the wristwatch type terminal device sets the target pace and time and starts running.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the system 10 in which the apparatus 1 having the virtual race function of the present embodiment is realized with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG. 6 and the screen configurations of FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C. Will be described in detail.

  According to FIG. 6, first, the user operates the operation unit 125 of the smart phone / PC 12 for user authentication and inputs an ID and a password (step S11). The control unit 121 captures this as an event, and issues an authentication request to the server 13 (step S12). The server 13 refers to the member information DB in the storage unit 132, executes member authentication processing (step S13), and transmits the authentication result to the requested smart phone / PC 12 (step S14).

  The wristwatch-type terminal device 11 makes preparations such as power-on prior to the start of running (step S15). In the smart phone / PC 12, when member authentication is established, the user operates the operation unit 125 to input course data, and further selects a target runner to be a competitor by member search (step S16). As a result, the control unit 121 captures the course data (step S17) and superimposes the course data on the map displayed on the display unit 126 to display an image (step S18). At the same time, the control unit 121 wirelessly transmits the image data to the wristwatch type terminal device 11 via the short-range wireless communication unit 123 (step S19).

  In the wristwatch-type terminal device 11, the short-range wireless communication unit 113 receives the image data and transfers it to the control unit 111, and the control unit 111 displays the received image data on the display unit 116 (step S20). However, since the display unit 116 is limited in screen capacity, for example, as shown in FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C, compared to the image displayed on the display unit 126 of the smartphone / PC 12. It becomes a reduced image. 7A is a screen of the display unit 116 of the wristwatch type terminal device 11, FIG. 7B is a screen of the display unit 126 of the smartphone, and FIG. 7C is a screen of the display unit 116 of the PC. The screen composition is shown. Details will be described later.

  Next, the user takes in the previously input target runner (step S21) and transmits it to the server 13 via the communication unit 124 and the IP network 15 (step S22). In the server 13, the communication unit 133 captures this and transfers it to the control unit 131. The control unit 131 that has received the transfer of the target runner searches the target runner's travel data stored in the database area of the storage unit 132, reads out the corresponding data (step S23), and transmits it to the requested smart phone / PC 12. (Step S24). Thereby, it becomes possible to compare traveling data between the user himself and the target runner.

  Here, the user operates the operation unit 125 of the smart phone / PC 12 to generate a comparison condition reflection request for comparing running data by reflecting the user's own physical strength and running power (step S25). It is assumed that it has been issued to the server 13 (step S26). Upon receiving the comparison condition reflection request, the server 13 searches for a coefficient that reflects the physical strength / running force difference based on the parameter added to the request (step S27), calculates the user's own running pace, and requested. The smart phone / PC 12 is relayed and transmitted to the wristwatch type terminal device 11 (step S28).

  Here, when receiving the data, the control unit 111 of the wristwatch type terminal device 11 sets the target pace and time. Then, the user starts traveling, and in accordance with a measurement start instruction generated by operating the operation unit 115 (step S29), the measuring unit 114 starts measuring the user's own traveling data. The control unit 111 collects the user's own travel data measured by the measurement unit 114 in real time, and transmits it to the smart phone / PC 12 via the short-range wireless communication unit 113 (step S30). Thereafter, the smart phone / PC 12 can compare the travel data of the target runner previously transmitted from the server 13 with the travel data of the user himself / herself transmitted from the wristwatch type terminal device 11.

  Here, the details of the retrieval of the coefficient reflecting the physical strength / running force difference by the server 13 and the running pace calculation processing will be described. The control unit 131 can calculate the target pace or the target time based on the physical strength difference between the target runner and the user himself / herself. For this reason, the storage unit 132 includes, for example, a conversion table 131e for obtaining a difference in physical strength between the two performing the virtual race from parameters such as weight, age, and sex, and the above three parameter values (gender is “2” for male). , A coefficient to pace conversion table 131f for converting a coefficient obtained by adding “1”) to a running pace (speed). The control unit 131 converts the target runner's 1 km pace or time by referring to the coefficient / pace conversion table 131f.

  The control unit 131 can also calculate the target pace or the target time based on the difference in speed between the target runner and the user. In this case, the runner's running power data is created from data such as an average pace of 1 km, an average time of 5 km, an average time of 10 km, a monthly running distance, and a tournament record. For this reason, the user himself and the target runner have one of the running power values. For this reason, the control part 131 classify | categorizes the difference of the running force value of a comparison object into plurality, and provides a coefficient according to the range of each difference. This coefficient increases as the difference increases. Therefore, the difference conversion table 131e includes a coefficient 1.1 when the difference range is 0 to 2, a coefficient 1.1 when the difference is 3 to 5, a coefficient 1.2 when the difference is 6 to 8, and a coefficient 1.3 when the difference is 9 to 11. Data with a coefficient of 1.4 when 12-14 and a coefficient of 1.5 ... when 15-17 are defined. Furthermore, a coefficient-to-pace conversion table for converting the coefficient into an actual pace (speed) value per km is provided.

  When the target runner is set by the smart phone / PC 12, the control unit 131 calculates the difference between the person's running force value and his / her own running force value, and acquires the coefficient from the difference conversion table 131e, thereby obtaining the target runner. And the user himself / herself is obtained, and this coefficient is applied to the pace (speed) of the target runner to calculate the target pace from the coefficient-to-pace conversion table 131f. The value obtained by calculating the distance from the calculated target pace is the target time. In addition, since the running force value is updated every day, the running force difference from the target runner can always be confirmed by the coefficient.

  In the smart phone / PC 12 that has received the target runner's travel data including data related to its own travel pace according to the physical strength / running force difference from the server 13 and the user's own travel data from the wristwatch type terminal device 11 ( In steps S31 and S32), the control unit 121 compares the travel data of both (step S33), and transmits the data generated as a result of the comparison to the wristwatch type terminal device 11 via the short-range wireless communication unit 124 (step S34). The control unit 111 of the wristwatch-type terminal device 11 that has received this displays the data superimposed on the map and the course displayed on the display unit 116 (step S35). At the same time, in the smart phone / PC 12, the control unit 121 superimposes and displays the map and the course displayed on the display unit 126 (step S36).

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of screens displayed on the display units 116 and 126 respectively included in the wristwatch type terminal device 11 and the smart phone / PC 12. According to FIG. 7A, the display unit 116 of the wristwatch-type terminal device 11 has icons of the target runner and the user himself / herself at a location currently located on the traveling course displayed superimposed on the map. A and B are displayed, and between the icons, data generated as a result of the comparison of the running data is displayed in the arrow Y (there is a delay of xx minutes between the target runner and do their best). Also, as illustrated at 4 on the right end of FIG. 7A, an arrow notation is put in the icon, and numerical data such as the current positional relationship and time is displayed in the appropriate place in the icon, Also, in the arrow, the current race status such as “Leading ahead”, “Behind behind”, or “Fight”, “Keep”, etc. You may display advice and encouragement. In this case, when the user taps the screen of the display unit 116 (request by the user), or is displayed in a pop-up every predetermined time. This not only leads to motivation, but also allows you to enjoy the race in real time.

  Further, according to the screen (display unit 126) of the smart phone / PC 12 of FIGS. 7B and 7C, the contents are enlarged and displayed due to the difference in screen capacity from the display unit 116 of the wristwatch type terminal device 11. Further, data D relating to the running pace, average time C, distance difference, time difference, and the like are additionally displayed. In particular, on the PC screen of FIG. 7 (c), in addition to the data displayed on the smartphone screen, a chat screen with a friend who has nothing to do with the race and a message E are also displayed in an arbitrary area of the display screen. Assigned and displayed.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 6, the control unit 121 of the smart phone / PC 12 performs event acquisition (steps S11, S16, S25), displays the event acquisition unit 121a, course data, and data generated as a comparison result (steps S18, S36). ) Is processed by the course setting unit 121b and the travel data comparison (step S21) is performed by the travel data comparison unit 121c, as described above.

  Further, the control unit 131 of the server 13 is configured such that the event acquisition (steps S12, S22, S26) is the event acquisition unit 131a, the member authentication (step S13) is the member authentication unit 131b, and the travel data search (step S23) of the corresponding runner is performed. As described above, the data search unit 131c, the search for the coefficient reciprocating the physical strength / running difference, and the running pace calculation (steps S27 and S28) are processed by the target pace calculating unit 131d.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 6, the control unit 111 of the wristwatch type terminal device 11 includes an event acquisition unit 111a for event acquisition (steps S15 and S29), and a travel data generation unit 111b for personal travel data collection and transmission (step S30). As described above, each is processed by each.

(Effect of embodiment)
As described above, according to the device 1 having the virtual race function of the present embodiment, an effect can be expected in improving and continuing motivation for training. In other words, rather than competing with your own driving history and your own pace and time, you will compete with the data of a third person who is actually running, increasing the reality as a virtual race and driving your competitiveness. . The conventional virtual race was only a competition with the average pace with respect to the total time, but according to the device 1 equipped with the virtual race function of the present embodiment, it can be understood that the race is carried by the pace distribution in the middle of the actual runner. , It will be immersive, and therefore useful for training.

  Also, find the target runner and know that you can run at this speed and time if the person is the same age and body type as yours rather than competing with the person's mere speed and time This makes it easier to set the target runner as a target. In addition, when selecting a target runner, all the members can be considered as rivals that are close to their physical strength or running conditions without the user himself / herself considering the conditions. In addition, by quantifying the difference between the target person and one's own running ability, it is possible to grasp the difference from the user itself as a specific value, and knowing the change in the value by accumulating practice You can recognize your level-up level and expect the effect of continuing training.

  In addition, by dividing the difference between the runners of the target runner and the user himself / herself, the target value optimized for the person's running ability can be set without any hassle without setting an extremely high target. Can prevent overload and injury.

  In addition, according to the apparatus 1 provided with the virtual race function of the present embodiment, the setting of the target runner to be compared has been described as one person, but a plurality of persons may be used, and in that case, traveling data with each of the third parties A comparison is made. In addition, the target value was calculated based on running data related to pace and time, but the target setting based on the number of steps and heart rate can be obtained by acquiring the biological data of the user's own running with an acceleration sensor or heart rate sensor. Is also possible. Further, according to the apparatus 10 having the virtual race function of the present embodiment, only the example of application to running is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to running and can be applied to general exercise training such as walking, cycling, and triathlon. is there. In addition, the terms “race” and “training” are strong in sports, but may be compared with a third person who has a sense of play. For example, it can be applied to walks, walks, sightseeing, mountain climbing, hiking, pet walks, and understanding the courses of elderly and elderly people. In the embodiment, the term “virtual race” is used so that an image can be easily captured.

Further, according to the device 10 having the virtual race function of the present embodiment, the system 10 is configured by the wristwatch type terminal device 11, the smart phone / PC 12, and the server 13, but the smart phone / PC 12 includes the server 13 By burdening the function, the system 10 may be constructed by the wristwatch terminal device 11 and the smart phone / PC 12, and by causing the wristwatch terminal device 11 to bear the functions of the smart phone / PC 12 and the server 13, The system 10 may be constructed with the wristwatch terminal device 11 alone. Furthermore, instead of the wristwatch-type terminal device 10, the present invention can also be applied to a device that is worn on the waist or put in a pocket and held by hand.
The claims appended at the time of filing this application will be appended below.
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[Claim 1]
An apparatus for performing a running comparison on a display screen,
A storage unit in which past travel data of a third person to be compared is stored;
A measuring unit that measures user's own driving data;
When a third person is set, the corresponding third party's travel data is read from the storage unit, and data generated based on the read travel data and the own travel data measured by the measurement unit is generated. A control unit for displaying on the display unit;
A device characterized by comprising:
[Claim 2]
The controller is
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display section displays the running pace or speed of the third person calculated based on a coefficient determined by a physical strength difference between the third person to be compared and the physical strength of the third person.
[Claim 3]
The controller is
3. The display unit displays the running pace or speed of the third person calculated based on a coefficient determined by a difference in running power between the third person to be compared and the third person. Equipment.
[Claim 4]
The travel data of the third party is
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus is acquired from a host apparatus connected via the first communication network.
[Claim 5]
The own running data is
2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is acquired in real time from a terminal device connected via the second communication network.
[Claim 6]
The terminal device attached to the user himself / herself for measuring his / her travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, The terminal device includes a relay device connected via a second communication network, and is a system for performing a virtual comparison with a third party on a traveling course displayed on a screen and set by the relay device. There,
The host device is
When the third party to be compared is set, the travel data of the corresponding third party is read and transmitted to the relay device via the first communication network,
The relay device is
Sending data generated based on the received travel data of the third party and the user's own travel data acquired in real time from the terminal device via the second communication network to the terminal device,
The terminal device
Displaying the data received via the second communication network on the screen;
A system characterized by that.
[Claim 7]
The terminal device attached to the user for measuring the user's own travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via a first communication network, and The terminal device is composed of a relay device connected via a second communication network, and the system in the system for performing a virtual comparison with a third party on a traveling course displayed on the screen and set by the relay device. A relay device,
When a third person to be compared is set, the corresponding third party's travel data read from the higher-level device is received, and the received third party's travel data and the second data from the terminal device are received. A control unit that generates comparison data based on own traveling data acquired in real time via the communication network of
A relay device comprising: a display unit that displays the comparison result received via the second communication network on the screen.
[Claim 8]
The terminal device attached to the user for measuring the user's own travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, In the system in which the terminal device includes a relay device connected via a second communication network and performs a virtual comparison with a third party on a traveling course displayed on the screen and set by the relay device The terminal device,
A measuring unit for measuring the own running data in real time;
When a third party to be compared is set, the relay unit transmits data generated as a result of real-time comparison between the travel data of the corresponding third party read from the host device and the measured travel data of the third party. A control unit that acquires from the apparatus via the second communication network;
A display unit for displaying the generated and acquired data on the screen;
A terminal device comprising:
[Claim 9]
The controller is
9. The terminal device according to claim 8, wherein the terminal device generates comparison state data at the present time, or data relating to advice or cheering based on a user request or at regular intervals, and displays the data on the display unit.
[Claim 10]
The terminal device attached to the user for measuring the user's own travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, In the system in which the terminal device includes a relay device connected via a second communication network and performs a virtual comparison with a third party on a traveling course displayed on the screen and set by the relay device The host device,
When a third party to be compared is set, a communication unit that reads the traveling data of the corresponding third party and transmits the traveling data to the relay device via the first communication network;
With respect to the comparison result in real time between the traveling data of the corresponding third party received from the relay device and the traveling data of the terminal measured by the terminal device, the comparison between the third party and itself When the comparison condition reflection request based on the physical strength or the running strength difference is received, the first relay device that has made the request receives data relating to its own running pace or speed calculated based on a coefficient determined by the physical strength or the running strength difference. And a control unit for transmitting via the communication network.
[Claim 11]
The terminal device attached to the user for measuring the user's own travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, In the system including the terminal device and a relay device connected via a second communication network, a virtual comparison is performed with a third party on a traveling course displayed on the screen and set by the relay device. A method,
When the third party to be compared is set, the host device reads the travel data of the corresponding third party and transmits it to the relay device via the first communication network;
Data generated based on the travel data of the third party received by the relay device and own travel data acquired in real time from the terminal device via the second communication network is transmitted to the terminal device. And steps to
The terminal device is
Displaying the data received via the second communication network on the screen;
A method characterized by comprising:
[Claim 12]
The terminal device attached to the user himself / herself for measuring his / her travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, In the system comprising the terminal device and a relay device connected via a second communication network,
In the computer that the relay device has,
When a third party to be compared is set, a procedure for reading out the corresponding third party's travel data from the host device and receiving it via the first communication network;
A procedure for transmitting data generated based on the received traveling data of the third party and own traveling data acquired in real time from the terminal device via the second communication network to the terminal device; , A program to execute.
[Claim 13]
The terminal device attached to the user himself / herself for measuring his / her travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, In the system comprising the terminal device and a relay device connected via a second communication network,
In the computer of the host device,
When a third party to be compared is set, the procedure is to read the traveling data of the corresponding third party and transmit it to the relay device via the first communication network;
With respect to the comparison result in real time between the traveling data of the corresponding third party received from the relay device and the traveling data of the terminal measured by the terminal device, the comparison between the third party and itself When the comparison condition reflection request based on the physical strength or the running strength difference is received, the first relay device that has made the request receives data relating to its own running pace or speed calculated based on a coefficient determined by the physical strength or the running strength difference. And a program for executing the transmission procedure via the communication network.
[Claim 14]
The terminal device attached to the user himself / herself for measuring his / her travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, In the system comprising the terminal device and a relay device connected via a second communication network,
In the computer that the terminal device has,
A procedure for measuring the own running data in real time;
When the third party to be compared is set, the data generated by the comparison result in real time between the traveling data of the corresponding third party read from the host device and the measured traveling data of the third party is generated. A procedure for obtaining from a relay device via the second communication network;
And a procedure for displaying the generated and acquired data on a screen.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, it cannot be overemphasized that the technical scope of this invention is not limited to the range as described in the said embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications or improvements can be added to the above embodiment. Further, it is apparent from the scope of the claims that the embodiments added with such changes or improvements can be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Apparatus provided with virtual race function, 2 ... Memory | storage part, 3 ... Measurement part, 4 ... Operation part, 5 ... Control part, 6 ... Display part, 10 ... System provided with virtual race function, 11 ... Watch-type terminal Device (terminal device: 111 ... control unit, 112 ... storage unit, 113 ... short-range wireless communication unit, 114 ... measurement unit, 115 ... operation unit, 116 ... display unit, 117 ... internal bus), 12 ... smart phone / PC (Relay device: 121 ... control unit, 122 ... storage unit, 123 ... near field communication unit, 124 ... communication unit, 125 ... operation unit, 126 ... display unit, 127 ... internal bus), 13 ... server (higher level device: 131 ... Control unit, 132 ... Storage unit, 133 ... Communication unit, 134 ... Operation unit, 135 ... Display unit, 136 ... System bus), 14 ... Near field communication (second communication network), 15 ... IP network ( First communication network Network)

Claims (14)

An apparatus for performing a running comparison on a display screen,
A storage unit in which past travel data of a third person to be compared is stored;
A measuring unit that measures user's own driving data;
When the third party is set, the corresponding third party's travel data is read from the storage unit, and data is generated based on the read travel data and own travel data measured by the measurement unit. A control unit for displaying on the display unit,
A device characterized by comprising: The controller is
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display section displays the running pace or speed of the third person calculated based on a coefficient determined by a physical strength difference between the third person to be compared and the physical strength of the third person. The controller is
3. The display unit displays the running pace or speed of the third person calculated based on a coefficient determined by a difference in running power between the third person to be compared and the third person. Equipment. The travel data of the third party is
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus is acquired from a host apparatus connected via the first communication network. The own running data is
2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is acquired in real time from a terminal device connected via the second communication network. The terminal device attached to the user himself / herself for measuring his / her travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, The terminal device includes a relay device connected via a second communication network, and is a system for performing a virtual comparison with a third party on a traveling course displayed on a screen and set by the relay device. There,
The host device is
When the third party to be compared is set, the travel data of the corresponding third party is read and transmitted to the relay device via the first communication network,
The relay device is
Sending data generated based on the received travel data of the third party and the user's own travel data acquired in real time from the terminal device via the second communication network to the terminal device,
The terminal device
Displaying the data received via the second communication network on the screen;
A system characterized by that. The terminal device attached to the user for measuring the user's own travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via a first communication network, and The terminal device is composed of a relay device connected via a second communication network, and the system in the system for performing a virtual comparison with a third party on a traveling course displayed on the screen and set by the relay device. A relay device,
When a third person to be compared is set, the corresponding third party's travel data read from the higher-level device is received, and the received third party's travel data and the second data from the terminal device are received. A control unit that generates comparison data based on own traveling data acquired in real time via the communication network of
And a display unit that displays the comparison data received via the second communication network on the screen. The terminal device attached to the user for measuring the user's own travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, In the system in which the terminal device includes a relay device connected via a second communication network and performs a virtual comparison with a third party on a traveling course displayed on the screen and set by the relay device The terminal device,
A measuring unit for measuring the own running data in real time;
When a third party to be compared is set, the relay unit transmits data generated as a result of real-time comparison between the travel data of the corresponding third party read from the host device and the measured travel data of the third party. A control unit that acquires from the apparatus via the second communication network;
A display unit for displaying the generated and acquired data on the screen;
A terminal device comprising: The controller is
9. The terminal device according to claim 8, wherein the terminal device generates comparison state data at the present time, or data relating to advice or cheering based on a user request or at regular intervals, and displays the data on the display unit. The terminal device attached to the user for measuring the user's own travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, In the system in which the terminal device includes a relay device connected via a second communication network and performs a virtual comparison with a third party on a traveling course displayed on the screen and set by the relay device The host device,
When a third party to be compared in the relay device is set, a communication unit that reads the travel data of the corresponding third party and transmits the traveling data to the relay device via the first communication network;
The physical strength or running power between the third person and the subject to be compared with respect to the comparison result in real time between the received traveling data of the corresponding third person and the own running data measured by the terminal device. When receiving the comparison condition reflection request based on the difference, the relay device that has received the request receives the data related to its own running pace or speed calculated based on the coefficient determined by the physical strength or the running force difference via the first communication network. A higher-level device comprising: The terminal device attached to the user for measuring the user's own travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, In the system including the terminal device and a relay device connected via a second communication network, a virtual comparison is performed with a third party on a traveling course displayed on the screen and set by the relay device. A method,
When the third party to be compared is set, the host device reads the travel data of the corresponding third party and transmits it to the relay device via the first communication network;
The relay device transmits data generated based on the received traveling data of the third party and own traveling data acquired in real time from the terminal device via the second communication network to the terminal device. Sending, and
The terminal device is
Displaying the data received via the second communication network on the screen;
A method characterized by comprising: The terminal device attached to the user himself / herself for measuring his / her travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, In the system comprising the terminal device and a relay device connected via a second communication network,
In the computer that the relay device has,
When a third party to be compared is set, a procedure for reading out the corresponding third party's travel data from the host device and receiving it via the first communication network;
A procedure for transmitting data generated based on the received traveling data of the third party and own traveling data acquired in real time from the terminal device via the second network to the terminal device; A program that executes The terminal device attached to the user himself / herself for measuring his / her travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, In the system comprising the terminal device and a relay device connected via a second communication network,
In the computer of the host device,
When a third party to be compared is set, the procedure is to read the traveling data of the corresponding third party and transmit it to the relay device via the first communication network;
With respect to the comparison result in real time between the traveling data of the corresponding third party received from the relay device and the traveling data of the terminal measured by the terminal device, the comparison between the third party and itself When the comparison condition reflection request based on the physical strength or the running strength difference is received, the first relay device that has made the request receives data relating to its own running pace or speed calculated based on a coefficient determined by the physical strength or the running strength difference. And a program for executing the transmission procedure via the communication network. The terminal device attached to the user himself / herself for measuring his / her travel data, the host device for storing the past travel data of the third party, and the host device are connected via the first communication network, In the system comprising the terminal device and a relay device connected via a second communication network,
In the computer that the terminal device has,
A procedure for measuring the own running data in real time;
When the third party to be compared is set, the data generated by the comparison result in real time between the traveling data of the corresponding third party read from the host device and the measured traveling data of the third party is generated. A procedure for obtaining from a relay device via the second communication network;
And a procedure for displaying the generated and acquired data on a screen.

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