JP2019098112A - Computer system and prize remote acquisition system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a technology capable of improving flexibility for selecting a business-use game device of a kind desired by a user, when providing a service capable of controlling remotely a business-use game device through a network.SOLUTION: On a user terminal 1500, a prize search display screen W5 (W5a, W5b) is displayed, for searching for a desired prize desired by a user from among acquirable prizes acquirable by controlling remotely a prize acquisition apparatus 1200. When a desired prize is selected, a prize acquisition apparatus capable of acquiring the desired prize is presented as a candidate apparatus on the user terminal, and the prize acquisition apparatus 1200 used as a control object is determined.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a computer system or the like that performs control to select a prize acquisition device to be remotely controlled from among a plurality of prize acquisition devices that can be remotely controlled via a network and to associate it with a user terminal.

  It is common for business game devices to visit and play in stores and facilities such as game centers, but in recent years, in response to the development of network technology and the functional improvement of user terminals such as smartphones, networks The technology for remotely controlling and playing commercial game devices has become practical.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology capable of remotely controlling and playing a commercial game device called "crane game machine".

JP 2001-259216 A

  By the way, when providing a service capable of remotely operating a business-use game device via a network, it is not possible to meet various user requests by preparing only one kind of business-use game device. It is desirable to have as many different types of commercial gaming devices as possible to allow the user to choose which type to play with. That is, it is important to increase the degree of freedom for the user to select which commercial game device to play with.

  For example, among the arcade game devices, there are various types of prize acquisition devices aiming to acquire prizes contained in the game device, such as a crane game machine. For example, there are multiple types of acquisition mechanisms (corresponding to crane mechanisms in a crane game machine) for acquiring prizes, and there are many types of prizes to be accommodated, and how to accommodate and arrange prizes There are also many gift arrangement methods like this. Therefore, from the viewpoint of increasing the degree of freedom for the user to select which commercial game device to play, the type of prize desired as well as what type of acquisition mechanism section is provided, and the type of prize arrangement method It is desirable for the user to be able to select whether or not to adopt.

  However, conventionally, there is no corresponding service, and no technology for realizing such a service has been disclosed. In addition, the man-machine interface is not easy to use because the process of selecting a commercial game device to be played by the user becomes more complicated as the degree of freedom of selection increases.

  Of course, such a problem is not limited to the prize acquisition device, and the same can be said of a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a gaming machine that executes a timing game such as a music game. That is, although it is a game device of the same genre, the same can be said to a business-use game device in which there may be multiple types of differences in specifications of various devices and mechanisms, differences in design themes, differences in user interface and the like.

  The present invention is conceived to provide a technology for improving the degree of freedom in selecting a business game device of the type desired by the user in providing a service capable of remotely operating the business game device via a network. It is done.

A first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems selects control for associating a prize acquisition device to be remotely controlled with a user terminal from among a plurality of prize acquisition devices capable of remote control via a network. A computer system that
A premium search display for performing control to display on the user terminal a premium search display for searching for a desired premium desired by the user from among obtainable gifts that can be acquired by remotely operating the premium acquisition device Control means (for example, control board 1150 of FIG. 1, server processing unit 200s of FIG. 11, game management unit 210, prize search display control unit 212, search display setting data 710 of FIG. 18, steps S14 to S90 of FIG. 20) ,
Presentation control means (for example, the control board of FIG. 1) performing control for presenting the prize acquiring apparatus capable of acquiring the desired prize as a candidate apparatus to the user terminal when the desired prize is selected 1150, the device selection icon 60 of FIG. 7, the server processing unit 200s of FIG. 11, the game management unit 210, the presentation control unit 216, the candidate device ID list 744 of FIG. 18, step S104 of FIG.
A determination unit (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1 and the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 11) that determines the prize acquisition device to be the remote operation target from the candidate devices based on the selection operation input at the user terminal. , Game management unit 210, determination unit 222, use device ID 746 of FIG. 18, steps S50 to S170 of FIG.
Computer system equipped with

  The "computer" referred to here is a system that performs arithmetic processing based on instructions (so-called programs, software) prepared in advance, and performs output based on user input and arithmetic results. The computer 1) storage elements capable of storing information such as instructions and operation results, 2) control elements for controlling reading and writing of instructions and operation results from the storage elements, 3) operation elements, 4) user input It is a system including an input element to receive 5) an output element. Each of these elements may be integrally designed as hardware, or may be separately configured as hardware but configured to function integrally by being appropriately connected by communication.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a search display for searching for a desired prize is provided from among a large number of prizes obtainable as a whole service, thereby facilitating selection of the desired prize and improving usability. be able to. In addition, when a desired prize is selected, a prize acquisition device which can receive and receive a prize of the prize is presented to the user as a candidate device, and the user can select a device to be actually used for game play from among them. Become. The prize acquisition device is a type of arcade game device. Therefore, while providing various types of prizes and prize acquisition devices of different types of acquisition mechanism parts in different types of service operation to enhance the user's selection freedom, the devices played by the user can be simplified. It becomes selectable.

  In the second invention, the prize acquisition apparatus includes an apparatus having a different apparatus structure including at least an operation method and / or an acquisition mechanism, and the presentation control means presents the apparatus structure of the candidate apparatus together. It is a computer system of the 1st invention which controls.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, since the device structure of the candidate device can be presented together, the user can easily find and select a prize acquisition device of the device structure that he / she specializes in.

  In a third invention, the prize acquisition apparatus includes an apparatus having a different prize arrangement method, and the presentation control means performs control to present the prize arrangement method of the candidate apparatus together. 2 is a computer system of the second invention.

  In the actual operation of the prize acquisition device, depending on how the prize is arranged and accommodated, the game difficulty is adjusted, or a jack pod-like jackpot element is incorporated. And, the user has an arrangement pattern that he is very good at, and he likes the jack pod-like element.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, a device with a different prize arrangement method is presented, and the user can select a prize acquisition device in which a favorite prize arrangement method is adopted.

  A fourth invention is the computer system according to any one of the first to third inventions, wherein the presentation control means performs presentation control indicating whether or not the candidate device is in a playable state.

  According to the fourth aspect, it is possible to present whether or not the candidate device is in a playable state. For example, even if the effect of the presentation is selected, it becomes clear after selection that the candidate device can not be selected because it is actually in use. Needless to say, it is not necessary to make the user feel uncomfortable There is also an effect that clearly indicates that there is.

  In other words, when presenting candidate devices, it is possible to exclude devices in use and then present them, but then the user repeats the process of selecting without using the gift acquisition device that can be used according to his / her preference. There must be. However, by presenting the candidate device regardless of whether it is in use or not, the selection process is repeated in the same manner as long as the user is presented with a candidate device of preference, even if it is not in use. Even, the user's mind will be greatly improved.

  According to a fifth aspect of the invention, the association information used to associate the obtainable prizes is associated with the obtainable prize, and the association is performed when the number of the candidate devices satisfies a given condition. Related prize presentation control means (for example, control board 1150 of FIG. 1, server processing unit 200s of FIG. 11) for performing control to present the other obtainable prizes associated with the desired prize on the basis of the information to the user terminal. , The game management unit 210, the related prize presentation control unit 218, the association information 532 in FIG. 12, the prize group list 722 in FIG. 18, the step S126 in FIG. 21) of any of the first to fourth inventions It is a computer system.

  As a user psychology, if there is a favorite giveaway, it is something that one wants to get some other giveaway related to it. According to the fifth aspect of the invention, since the user is presented another relevant obtainable prize, it is possible to improve the usability when the user thinks to change the initially selected desired prize. That is, for the user, selection of a desired prize is facilitated since other prizes related to the desired prize are presented without being searched.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the prize acquisition device includes a substitute device in which a substitute prize, which is an object to be a substitute for the prize different from the prize itself to be acquired, is targeted for acquisition. Any one of the first to fifth control for presenting the prize acquisition apparatus for acquiring the desired prize itself and the substitute apparatus for using the desired prize as the substitute prize on the user terminal. It is a computer system of the invention.

  For example, depending on the user, some people may not be satisfied if they do not play with the prize itself to be acquired, while others are not bothered by a substitute prize and enjoy themselves trying to acquire it. According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the candidate device can present to the user whether the candidate device is the device containing the prize itself to be acquired or the substitute device, the user plays with knowing that point You will be able to select the device.

  A seventh invention is the substitute apparatus in which the presentation control means sets the desired prize as the substitute prize when the number of the prize acquisition devices for which the desired prize itself is to be acquired satisfies a given condition. It is a computer system of the sixth invention which performs control which is included in the candidate device and presented.

According to the seventh invention, the substitute device can be presented as a candidate device when the number of gift acquisition devices for which the desired gift itself is to be acquired satisfies a given condition. For example, when there are few acquisition devices capable of acquiring a desired prize (in this case, the meaning of playability), a substitute device can be included in the option, thereby increasing the user's selection freedom.

  In an eighth invention, the computer system according to any one of the first to seventh inventions, wherein the prize search display control means selects the obtainable prize to be displayed on the prize search display based on the play history of the user. It is.

  According to the eighth invention, it is possible to select an obtainable prize to be searched and displayed based on the play history of the user. For example, if information on a prize acquired by the user is included in the play history, it becomes possible to set a prize related to a prize acquired in the past as a target of the search display. In recent years, there are many prizes that constitute a lineup for collection lovers, such as making each character appearing in the same animation a prize. Therefore, the search display based on the play history can increase the possibility of searching for and displaying a prize that the user wants next from the viewpoint of collection, and can improve the usability of the selection of the prize.

  In a ninth aspect, the premium search display control means updates the free search display by replacing a display template including at least a background when updating the free search display according to the user's free gift selection operation. A computer system according to any one of the first to eighth inventions.

  According to the ninth invention, it is possible to change the appearance of the screen for the gift search display according to the gift selection operation. For example, when a desired prize classified as a stuffed toy is selected, it is possible to replace the display template having a fancy background or the like with the display template to enhance the mood of the user.

  In a tenth aspect of the invention, the prize search display control means updates the prize search display by replacing the display template based on any of the type of the candidate device, the operation method, the acquisition mechanism, and the prize arrangement method. It is a computer system of the 9th invention.

  According to the tenth invention, it is possible to provide diversity in how to show the search display.

  An eleventh invention is an acquisition hint display control means (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, server processing in FIG. 11) for performing control to display an operation hint for acquiring the desired prize on the user terminal. This is a computer system according to any one of the first to tenth inventions further including a unit 200s, a game management unit 210, an acquisition hint display control unit 220, and hint definition data 560 of FIG. 12 and step S144 of FIG.

A prize acquisition device in which a combination unfamiliar to the user is realized by preparing a prize acquisition device that realizes various combinations of various giveaways, configurations of various acquisition mechanisms, and various prize arrangement methods in order to increase the freedom of selection. Can also be candidate devices. If it is an unfamiliar combination, it may not be understood whether or not a prize can be obtained well if operated as described above, and some users may fall into play.
Therefore, as in the eleventh invention, by making it possible to display acquired hints, it is possible to eliminate the user's doubts, anxiety, and worry that are generated unintentionally as a result of enhancing the freedom of selection.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a use result storage means (for example, the control board 1150 of FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s of FIG. 11, the game management unit 210, the use record storage control unit 228). , Utilization result data 680 of FIG. 17 and step S176 of FIG.
Value determination means (for example, the control board 1150 of FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s of FIG. 11, the game management unit 210, and the value determination unit 214) which determines the use price of the prize acquisition device based on the usage record of the device. 15. The computer system according to any one of the first to eleventh inventions, further comprising: play consideration change definition data 540 of FIG. 14; step S124 of FIG. 21).

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the usage record is stored separately for each of the prize acquisition devices, and the use fee (game play fee) can be determined based on the usage record. Therefore, for example, if the usage fee of the prize acquisition device from which a non-popular prize can be obtained is lowered, or if there are a large number of users who are too popular to play, then the usage fee is raised to make the popularity too high Management ideas such as

  In a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the prize acquisition device is configured to be able to change the setting of control parameters related to the acquisition mechanism, and the usage result storage means for storing usage results by the prize acquisition device; Control parameter value setting means (for example, control board 1150 in FIG. 1, server processing unit 200s in FIG. 11, game management unit 210, control parameter value setting unit 224, and the like) which sets control parameters based on the usage record of the device. The computer system according to any one of the first to twelfth inventions, further comprising an initial control parameter value list 654 of FIG. 17, an applied control parameter value list 748 of FIG. 18, and step S174 of FIG.

  According to the thirteenth invention, it is possible to change the control parameter value applied at the time of remote control of the prize acquisition device according to the usage record. For example, if there is a prize acquisition device having a too low payout rate, the degree of difficulty may be too high, and the user may be burdened. In that case, the control parameter value of the prize acquisition device can be changed in the direction in which the degree of difficulty decreases, and the user can more easily obtain a prize. Of course, the opposite is also possible.

  A fourteenth invention is a prize remote acquisition system constituted by communicably connecting the user terminal and the computer system of any of the first to thirteenth inventions.

  According to the fourteenth invention, it is possible to realize a prize remote acquisition system having the same effect as any of the first to thirteenth inventions.

The figure which shows the example of a structure of a prize remote acquisition system. The figure which shows the structural example of a prize acquisition apparatus. The figure which shows the structural example of a user terminal. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the flow to game start. FIG. 10 is a view showing a display example of a search display screen, showing a display example in a state where a desired prize is not selected. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of a search display screen, showing a display example of a state in which a desired prize is selected. FIG. 10 is a view showing a display example of a search display screen, showing a display example in a state where primary device selection has been performed. The figure for demonstrating the automatic registration of the substitute apparatus to a candidate apparatus. FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of device information display displayed corresponding to a device selection icon. FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of display of a remote control screen. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a server system. The figure which shows the example of the program and data which a server memory part memorize | stores. The figure which shows the data structural example of display template definition data. The figure which shows the example of a data structure of play consideration change definition data. The figure which shows the data structural example of control parameter value change definition data. The figure which shows the data structural example of user management data. The figure which shows the data structural example of a prize acquisition apparatus management data. The figure which shows the data structural example of play data. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of a user terminal. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the process in a server system. The flowchart continued from FIG. The flowchart continued from FIG. The flowchart continued from FIG. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a search display setting process.

  Hereinafter, although the example of embodiment of this invention is demonstrated, it is needless to say that the form which can apply this invention is not limited to the following embodiment.

[Description of hardware configuration]
FIG. 1 is a view showing an example of the configuration of a prize remote acquisition system according to this embodiment. The prize remote acquisition system 1000 selects a desired prize (desired prize) from among a plurality of types of prizes (acquired obtainable prizes) prepared in advance, and remotely operates a prize acquisition device capable of acquiring a desired prize. Game system for executing a game aiming to obtain a prize.

  The prize remote acquisition system 1000 includes a server system 1100, a plurality of prize acquisition devices 1200 (1200a, 1200b,...), And user terminals 1500 (1500a, 1500b,...) For user 2 (2a, 2b,. , Which are communicably connected to each other via the communication line 9. The server system 1100 and the prize acquisition device 1200 are the operator equipment 3 prepared by the operator of the prize remote acquisition system 1000.

  The communication line 9 means a communication path capable of data communication, so-called network. That is, the communication line 9 includes a communication line such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet, in addition to a dedicated line (a dedicated cable) for direct connection and a LAN (Local Area Network) by Ethernet (registered trademark). It means, and it does not matter whether it is wired or wireless for the communication method.

  The server system 1100 is a computer system that performs control of selecting the prize acquisition device 1200 to be remotely controlled and associating the same with the user terminal 1500. The server system 1100 includes a main device 1101, a keyboard 1106, a touch panel 1108, and a storage 1140, and the control device 1150 is mounted on the main device 1101.

  The control board 1150 is equipped with various microprocessors such as a central processing unit (CPU) 1151, graphics processing unit (GPU), digital signal processor (DSP), various IC memories 1152 such as VRAM, RAM, ROM, and communication device 1153. It is done. Note that part or all of the control substrate 1150 may be realized by an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or a system on a chip (SoC).

  Then, the server system 1100 causes the control board 1150 to perform arithmetic processing based on predetermined programs and data, thereby 1) a user management function related to user registration and 2) a user 2 (2a, 2b,...) A game management function that provides data necessary to play a game on the terminal 1500 (1500a, 1500b, ...) and realizes game play on the user terminal 1500 (1500a, 1500b, ...), and 3) a prize acquisition apparatus 1200 To realize an online shopping management function of selling online a consideration medium consumed as a play consideration for the game. That is, the prize acquisition game in this embodiment is realized as a kind of client server type online game.

  Although the server system 1100 is described as a single unit, it may have a configuration in which a plurality of blade servers sharing the respective functions are mounted and data communication is mutually possible via an internal bus. Alternatively, a plurality of independent servers installed at remote locations may be configured to function as the server system 1100 as a whole by causing data communication via the communication line 9.

  The prize acquisition apparatus 1200 is a business-use game apparatus that enjoys moving and paying out the prize contained in the case by operating the acquisition mechanism unit. In the present embodiment, the plurality of prize acquisition devices 1200 have a plurality of types in which at least one of the operation method, the configuration of the acquisition mechanism unit, and the arrangement method (arrangement pattern) of prizes is different. A prize acquisition device is provided.

  It should be noted that the prize acquisition device 1200 of the present embodiment includes, instead of the prize itself to be acquired by the device, a substitution device for which a substitute prize, which is an object to be a substitute for the prize, is to be acquired. . For example, the substitute prize is a versatile object such as a simple box in which the product image or the name is not printed on the appearance.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the prize acquisition device 1200 in the present embodiment.
The prize acquisition apparatus 1200 performs a game play that attempts to move a prize to acquire a prize (a real item) placed in the game space, and as a result of attempting to move if a prize can not be acquired. The arrangement status of the prize is maintained and provided to the next game play.

  The prize acquisition apparatus 1200 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1201, a plurality of video cameras 1220 for photographing the housing 1201 from the outside, and a control substrate 1250 for controlling operation of the prize acquisition apparatus 1200.

  The housing 1201 defines a storage space 1202 covered with a transparent partition so that the inside can be seen from the outside, and stores one or more prizes 4 and an acquisition mechanism 1210 in the storage space. There is. The inside of the storage space 1202 can be photographed by a video camera 1220. The number of the video cameras 1220, the installation position, the shooting angle, and the like are not limited to the illustrated example, and can be set as appropriate. For example, a configuration in which the video camera 1220 is provided inside the accommodation space 1202 is also possible.

  The acquisition mechanism unit 1210 is a mechanism unit that can move the prize 4. The configuration of the mechanical unit can be selected as appropriate, but in the present embodiment, it is designed to function as a crane that moves the accommodation space 1202 back and forth and right and left.

  Then, the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 suspends one or a plurality of openable / closable movable arm units (hereinafter, referred to as “nails 1212”). The number of claws 1212 is any of one to three. That is, when a plurality of claws 1212 are attached, the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 becomes a crane that can lift and move a part of the prize 4. If there is only one claw 1212, the acquisition mechanism 1210 is a crane that moves the claw 1212 so as to be hooked and lifted on a part of the prize 4. Of course, it is good also as a crane which is made to push and move the prize 4 by applying the claw 1212 to the prize 4.

  An operation switch group 1214 for operating the operation of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 is provided on the front of the housing 1201. Then, the control substrate 1250 built in the housing 1201 controls the operation of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 according to the operation input to the operation switch group 1214.

  The control board 1250 is a communication for wirelessly communicating with various processors such as the CPU 1251, GPU, DSP, etc., various IC memories 1252 such as VRAM, RAM, ROM, etc., mobile telephone base stations connected to the communication line 9, wireless LAN base stations, etc. A module 1253, an interface circuit 1257, and the like are mounted. The interface circuit 1257 includes a driver circuit of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210, a circuit for inputting image data of an image photographed by the video camera 1220, and the like. Then, the prize acquisition device 1200 can perform operation control of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 as the control substrate 1250 performs arithmetic processing based on predetermined programs and data.

  When the user who has become a player can operate the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 well and move the aimed prize 4 to a predetermined prize drop opening in the accommodation space 1202, the prize is paid out in front of the housing 1201. It can be taken from the outlet 1216.

  That is, the prize acquisition device 1200 of the present embodiment is designed to be compatible with remote control and with the player directly operating on the spot to play a game.

  In the remote control, the control board 1250 is communicably connected to an external device through the communication line 9 by the communication module 1253 and provides an image captured by the video camera 1220 while according to an operation signal from the external device. This is realized by controlling the acquisition mechanism unit 1210.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the user terminal 1500 in the present embodiment.
The user terminal 1500 (1500a, 1500b,...) Is a computer system individually used by the registered users who are the user 2 (2a, 2b,...) For game play, and is a server system via the communication line 9 It is an electronic device (electronic device) that can access 1100 and execute an online game. The user terminal 1500 of the present embodiment is a device called a so-called smart phone, but may be a portable game device, a game controller, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a wearable computer, a business game device or the like.

  The user terminal 1500 includes a direction input key 1502, a button switch 1504, a touch panel 1506 functioning as an image display device and a contact position input device, a built-in battery 1509, a speaker 1510, a microphone 1512, and an image sensor module 1520. A control board 1550 and a memory card reader 1542 capable of reading and writing data from a memory card 1540 which is a computer readable storage medium are provided. In addition, a power button, a volume control button, and the like not shown are provided.

  The control board 1550 is a radio for wirelessly communicating with various processors such as the CPU 1551, GPU, DSP, etc., various IC memories 1552 such as VRAM, RAM, ROM, etc., mobile telephone base stations connected to the communication line 9, wireless LAN base stations, etc. A communication module 1553, an interface circuit 1557, and the like are mounted.

  The interface circuit 1557 includes a driver circuit of the touch panel 1506, a circuit for receiving signals from the direction input key 1502 and the button switch 1504, an output amplifier circuit for outputting an audio signal to the speaker 1510, and an audio signal collected by the microphone 1512. An input signal generation circuit to be generated, a circuit to input image data of an image photographed by the image sensor module 1520, a signal input / output circuit to the memory card reader 1542, and the like are included.

  These elements mounted on the control board 1550 are electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and are connected so as to be able to read and write data and transmit and receive signals. Note that part or all of the control substrate 1550 may be configured by an ASIC, an FPGA, or an SoC. Then, the control board 1550 stores, in the IC memory 1552, a game program and various data for realizing various functions enabling game play on the terminal.

  In the present embodiment, the user terminal 1500 is configured to download game programs and various setting data from a distribution site of a predetermined application program or the like, but may also be configured to read from a storage medium such as a memory card 1540 acquired separately. good.

[Description of the game]
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the flow up to the game start in the present embodiment.
When the user 2 starts a predetermined game client program on the user terminal 1500, accesses the server system 1100, and passes through the login procedure, the user terminal 1500 receives a desired gift (hereinafter referred to as "desired gift") The search display screen W5 for searching is displayed.

  When a prize selection operation for selecting a desired prize from among obtainable prizes on the search display screen W5 is performed, the search display screen W5b in which the content of the displayed prize is changed is switched, and information about the desired prize is desired It is displayed by the prize information display 40. In addition, a related prize that is considered to be related to the desired prize is presented in the auxiliary display area 50.

  The user 2 confirms with the desired prize information display 40 whether or not the desired prize is as expected. If it is not the intended one, it is possible to perform the selection release operation of the desired prize and reselect. In the auxiliary display area 50, a plurality of other prizes related to the initially selected desired prize are presented, so that it is possible to reselect from there.

  If the desired prize is as expected, the user 2 inputs a primary device selection operation. Then, a prize acquisition device 1200 (hereinafter referred to as a "candidate device") which can acquire a desired prize and becomes a candidate of a device to be used for play is searched, and a device selection icon 60 for each candidate device is displayed. .

  When the user 2 performs a secondary selection operation on any of the device selection icons 60, the user 2 can select and determine a prize acquisition device 1200 (hereinafter referred to as a “use device”) to be used for play from the candidate devices. Then, when the selection device is determined, the user terminal 1500 and the use device are communicably connected so as to enable remote control.

  As a result, the user 2 can operate the user terminal 1500 to remotely control the prize acquisition device 1200 that has become the used device, and can play for aiming to acquire a prize. The prize 4 that can be acquired is shipped to a destination address registered in advance and delivered to the hand of the user 2.

  In addition, as a method of “communicate and connect remotely”, a server system 1100 can use a relay connection method in which the user terminal 1500 and a using device are relay-connected by the server system 1100 and access information for direct communication connection with the using device. There is a direct connection method in which the user terminal 1500 and the user device are directly connected to the user terminal 1500 without using the server system 1100. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the relay connection method is described, but a direct connection method may be adopted.

Now, the configuration of the user interface in each step will be described in detail.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of the search display screen W5 and is a diagram showing a display example in a state where a desired prize is not selected.

  The search display screen W5 has a plurality of display areas. The search display screen W5a in the state where the desired prize is not selected includes the header area 10, the prize display area 20, and the search operation unit area 30.

  The header area 10 is an area for general-purpose display that displays basic information and an icon for basic operation input. For example, the remaining credit number display 12 indicating the remaining number of credits held by the user (regarding medium consumed as the consideration for playing the prize acquisition device 1200), a credit purchase icon 14 for inputting an online purchase operation of credits, A logout icon 16 for inputting a logout operation can be displayed.

  The prize display area 20 can be selected by the prize selection icon 22 according to the display object prize, as the display object, all or selected prizes among the full prizes (obtainable prizes) prepared in the prize remote acquisition system 1000 It is an area to be displayed. In the prize selection icon 22, it is preferable that either the image of the display object prize or the name of the prize be displayed as essential, and further information such as a fee for play be included.

Initially, the object object to be displayed on the object display area 20 is
1) a prize that the user has tried to acquire in the past or an acquired prize ("pex A0", "pound B0" in Fig. 5),
2) The premium which the user tried to acquire in the past or the premium acquired is the main prize, and the related premium (relevant to "premium A 0" in FIG. 5) which is the other premium related to each main prize A1 "A2" ..., "B1""B2" ...) related to "premium B0",
3) Unrelated prizes (“X1”, “X2”,... In FIG. 5) that are unrelated or virtually irrelevant to them
4) Including a recommended prize (“Y1”, “Y2”,... In FIG. 5) which is a prize recommended by the operator of the prize remote acquisition system 1000.

The prize selection icons 22 for the main prize are uniformly distributed in the prize display area 20 and displayed as icons of relatively large display size.
The prize selection icon 22 of the related prize is arranged around the prize selection icon 22 of the main prize. The display size of the icon and the relative distance from the prize selection icon 22 of the main prize are determined based on a predetermined rule in accordance with the degree of association (degree of association) between the related prize and the main prize.

  The degree of association is higher as the number of common items of the content of association information (so-called tag information) preset for each prize is greater. Then, basically, the display size is set to be relatively large and the relative distance is set to be relatively small as the icon of the related prize having a high degree of relatedness. The selection of the main prize, the selection of the related prizes, and the display of herd (or dense display) allow the user 2 to find the desired prize more easily.

  Incidentally, the prize selection icons 22 of the irrelevant prize and the recommended prize are appropriately disposed in the remaining space by arranging the prize selection icons 22 of the main prize and the related prize.

  In addition, when the user 2 uses the prize remote acquisition system 1000 for the first time, since there is no past play history, the main prize may be randomly selected from among the whole prizes by a predetermined number, and among the recommended prizes. It may be set randomly.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the selection of related prizes is made up of a large number of prizes that satisfy the high relevance degree that is considered to be relatively high, and the low relevance degree is considered to be relatively low. Let's mix the two, with a small number of prizes. Of course, it is also possible to simply select prizes satisfying the high relevance degree in the descending order of the relevance degree.

  In the search operation unit area 30, a category search icon 32 in which a category as an article of a prize is set as a predetermined search keyword, and a keyword search icon 34 to which an arbitrary search keyword can be input are displayed. The search result is presented to the user by updating the display of the prize display area 20.

  Now, on the search display screen W5a, when the user performs a selection operation (for example, a touch operation) of the prize selection icon 22 of the desired prize, the prize corresponding to the icon is set as the desired prize, and the search display screen W5a It will be updated.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a display example of the search display screen W5, and a view showing a display example of a state where a desired prize is selected.
On the search display screen W5b in a state where the desired prize is selected, the display template is switched, and the prize to be displayed in the prize display area 20 is updated based on the desired prize, and the desired prize information display 40 and the auxiliary display Area 50 is displayed.

  The display template is a fixed pattern such as the screen configuration, the background, and the display of divisions of the display area, and in the present embodiment, it is applied according to the desired prize or the classification (category) of the desired prize as an article. The display template to be selected is selected.

  For example, in the display template selected when the desired prize is a character figure of a character of a robot animation, a landscape image or setting image appearing in the robot animation is used as a background image of the search display screen W5b, The setting that I said is made. Of course, the relative position and size of each area can also be changed from the search display screen W5a in the initial state.

  By changing the appearance and atmosphere of the search display screen W5b using the display template, it is possible to enliven the process of acquiring a desired prize and to improve the quality of the user experience.

  The desired prize information display 40 is displayed at the center of the prize display area 20, and the comment 41 and the more detailed image 42 of the prize which can not be displayed by the prize selection icon 22 are displayed.

  The prizes to be displayed in the prize display area 20 mainly consist of the related prizes of the desired prize (a prize corresponding to a desired prize as a parent and a prize corresponding to a child), and further the related prizes (a desired prize as a parent) Be a prize, an unrelated prize, and a recommended prize.

  On the screen layout, the periphery of the desired prize information display 40 is completely filled with the prize display area 20 of the related prize.

  The auxiliary display area 50 highlights and presents the extracted related prizes among the related prizes of the desired prize information display 40. In the auxiliary display area 50, a plurality of auxiliary gift selection icons 52 are arranged and displayed, and the related gifts displayed there are updated in a predetermined time cycle. Alternatively, the auxiliary display area 50 may display an unrelated prize or a recommended prize.

  By the way, the user 2 looks at the desired prize information display 40, and if it is a thing as expected, then operates the primary device selection operation icon 43, and then among the candidate devices that can obtain the desired prize Start selecting the device to play from.

  FIG. 7 is a view showing a display example of the search display screen W5, which is a view showing a display example in a state where the primary device selection is performed. Although the display template is maintained on the search display screen W5b in a state in which the primary device selection has been performed, device selection icons 60 (60a, 60b,...) For each candidate device are additionally displayed in the prize display area 20.

Here, a method of selecting candidate devices will be described.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for describing automatic registration of a substitute device in a candidate device.
The candidate device is basically the prize acquisition device 1200 which originally accommodates the prize 4h of the desired prize (in the example of FIG. 8, the prize acquisition devices 1200d, 1200e, and 1200f). However, if all of these prize acquisition devices 1200 (1200d, 1200e, and 1200f) originally containing the prize 4h of the desired prize are in use, the user can not select the use device from the candidate devices. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the number of prize acquisition devices 1200 in the unused state (vacant state) among the candidate devices satisfies a predetermined minority condition (for example, "1" or less), the substitute device 1200x in the unused state. Is automatically added to the candidate device.

  As mentioned above, a substitute apparatus is the prize acquisition apparatus 1200 which accommodates the substitute prize 6, and all the desired prizes are designated and used for a play by the substitute prize 6 accommodated. When the substitute prize 6 is obtained by the substitute device, the prize 4h of the desired prize is later sent to the player.

  Also in the substitute device, different types are prepared for the number of the claws 1212 of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 and the arrangement of the substitute prize. It can be set as appropriate which is selected and additionally registered in the candidate device.

  Referring back to FIG. 7, candidate devices are prepared so that the user can always select one using device as described above, and a device selection icon 60 is displayed on each candidate device.

  The device selection icon 60 (60a, 60b, ...) displays a device image 61 such as a photographic image or illustration of the device, main device information 62, and a non-playable marker 63 indicating whether it is currently in use. Ru. Of course, information other than these can be included in the display as appropriate.

  It is preferable that the device image 61 is designed so that the specifications of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 (see FIG. 2) can be seen in a glance.

  The device information 62 includes information on specifications and operational settings that are relatively important in selecting a device, such as the number of claws 1212 (see FIG. 2) of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210, and is displayed as text or a predetermined symbol Be done.

  When the prize acquisition device 1200 is currently being used by another user at that time, the non-play marker 63 is attached and displayed for an aircraft which can not currently be selected as a use device.

  The user refers to the display of the device selection icon 60, has the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 that he / she is good at, and can select an available machine as a use device.

  Furthermore, when an information display operation (for example, a mouse over or a touch operation) is performed on a desired device selection icon 60, more detailed information of the prize acquisition device 1200 associated with the icon is popped up, Based on more detailed information, it is possible to select the use device from among the candidate devices.

  FIG. 9 is a view showing an example of the device information display 70 displayed corresponding to the device selection icon 60. As shown in FIG. FIG. 9A shows a display example of the device information display 70a for an unused candidate device, that is, an available candidate device. In the device information display 70a for available candidate devices, a mechanism classification 71 of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210, a hint display icon 72 for operation input for displaying a play hint, a prize arrangement pattern 73, and a prize drop opening setting 74, the usage status display icon 75, and the used device determination operation icon 76 are displayed.

In the mechanism classification 71, in the present embodiment, classification based on the number of claws 1212 attached to the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 is displayed.
The prize arrangement pattern 73 shows a pattern of how the prize accommodated by the candidate device is accommodated.
The prize drop port setting 74 indicates where and in what size of the prize drop port of the accommodation space 1202 is set. The prize arrangement pattern 73 and the prize drop opening setting 74 are an example of the prize arrangement method.
The usage status display icon 75 is an icon for operation input for separately displaying statistical data of the usage status of the candidate device so far.
The use device determination operation icon 76 is an icon for determining the candidate device as a use device (secondary device selection operation).

  FIG. 9 (2) shows a display example of the device information display 70b for the candidate device in use. In the device information display 70b for the candidate device in use, the mechanism classification 71 of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210, the hint display icon 72, the prize arrangement pattern 73, the prize drop opening setting 74, the use status display icon 75, and use And a notification of failure 77. The use device determination operation icon 76 is not displayed. That is, it can not be selected as a use device.

  FIG. 9 (3) shows a display example of the device information display 70c for a candidate device corresponding to the unused substitute device. In the device information display 70c, the mechanism classification 71 of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210, the hint display icon 72, the prize arrangement pattern 73, the prize drop port setting 74, the utilization status display icon 75, and the substitute prize are acquired. And a substitute device notification 78 for notifying that.

In the example of FIG. 9 (3), an example in which the discount notice 79 is included is shown.
The discount notification 79 is a display for notifying that the play fee for the candidate device is targeted for discounting, and is not limited to the device information display 70c, and may be the device information display 70a of FIG. The device information display 70b of (2) can also be displayed.

  Then, when the use device is determined, on the user terminal 1500, for example, a remote control screen W10 as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed, and game play becomes possible.

  The remote control screen W10 is a screen equivalent to a so-called play screen, and is a desired prize display 80, a play consideration display 81, a remaining credit display 82, a credit purchase operation icon 83, a play start operation icon 84, 1 The remaining time display 85 capable of remote control in play, the remote control icon 86, the camera switching operation icon 87, and the camera image 88 are displayed.

  The camera image 88 is displayed based on the image captured by the video camera 1220 (see FIG. 2) switched and operated by the camera switching operation icon 87. For example, a moving image as it is captured, a still image captured at a constant cycle, and an image obtained by processing them are displayed. The user operates the remote control icon 86 while watching the camera image 88 to remotely control the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 to play for the acquisition of the prize 4.

[Description of functional configuration]
FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the server system 1100 in the present embodiment. The server system 1100 according to the present embodiment includes an operation input unit 100s, a server processing unit 200s, a sound output unit 390s, an image display unit 392s, a communication unit 394s, and a server storage unit 500s.

  The operation input unit 100 s is a means for inputting various operations for managing the server. The keyboard 1106 of FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

  The server processing unit 200s is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or a GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or an IC memory, and inputs / outputs data to / from each function unit including the operation input unit 100s and the server storage unit 500s. Take control. The server system executes various arithmetic processing based on predetermined programs and data, operation input signals from the operation input unit 100s, data received from the prize acquisition apparatus 1200, data received from the user terminal 1500, and the like. Control the operation of 1100 in an integrated manner.

  The server processing unit 200s of this embodiment includes the user management unit 202, the online shopping management unit 204, the game management unit 210, the clock unit 280s, the sound generation unit 290s, the image generation unit 292s, and the communication control. And 294s. Of course, functional units other than these can also be included as appropriate.

  The user management unit 202 manages the process related to the user registration procedure and the data of each user linked to the user account. In the present embodiment, the user management unit 202 performs 1) grant of a unique user account to registered users, 2) registration information management in which personal information is registered and managed for each user account, and 3) charging element (in the present embodiment) Play history management that manages the account management of electronic payment media consumed by payment of the credit for playing the prize acquisition device 1200 for online shopping, etc., 4) login and logout history for game play, etc. And have each function. Of course, other data management functions associated with accounts other than these can also be included as appropriate.

  The on-line shopping management unit 204 is responsible for control related to on-line shopping, and can be realized by appropriately using known on-line shopping technology. In the present embodiment, the player can purchase a virtual currency (hereinafter referred to as “credit”) consumed as a price for playing the prize acquisition device 1200 by online shopping. Of course, the sales target in online shopping can be set appropriately other than these.

  The game management unit 210 performs various processes related to game execution management. Since the game of this embodiment is a client server type online game, the game management unit 210 of this embodiment performs control to provide data necessary for game play while communicating with the user terminal 1500. Then, the game management unit 210 of the present embodiment includes the prize search display control unit 212, the consideration determination unit 214, the presentation control unit 216, the related prize presentation control unit 218, the acquisition hint display control unit 220, and the determination unit. 222, a control parameter value setting unit 224, a remote control unit 226, and a usage record storage control unit 228. Of course, functional units other than these may be appropriately included.

  The prize search display control unit 212 displays, on the user terminal, a prize search display for searching for a desired prize desired by the user among the obtainable articles that can be acquired by remotely operating the prize acquisition device. Take control. In the present embodiment, the control for displaying the search display screen W5 (see FIGS. 5 to 7) corresponds to this.

  Specifically, the prize search display control unit 212 controls the prize search display in which the images of all or part of the obtainable prizes are arranged in a list, and at least the acquisition is performed according to the user's prize selection operation. The prize search display can be updated by changing the image and placement position of the potential prize.

  At that time, the obtainable prizes to be displayed on the prize search display can be selected based on the play history of the user.

  In addition, using association information (predetermined information on association between prizes), 1) An obtainable prize satisfying a high degree of association condition indicating a high degree of association based on the association information is a degree of association based on the association information Can be included in the gift search display so as to be more than the obtainable gifts satisfying the low association degree condition indicating low, and 2) determine the arrangement position of the image of each obtainable gift to be displayed in the gift search display .

  Furthermore, the premium search display control unit 212 can replace the display template including at least the background and update the premium search display when updating the premium search display according to the user's free gift selection operation.

  The consideration determination unit 214 determines the consideration for using the prize acquisition device based on the usage record of the device. The determination of the play consideration according to the candidate device in this embodiment corresponds to this.

  The presentation control unit 216, when the desired prize is selected, the prize acquiring apparatus capable of acquiring the desired prize is a candidate device (a prize acquiring apparatus that accommodates the desired prize itself and is an acquisition target, and the desired prize). Control for presenting to the user terminal as a substitute gift used as a substitute gift. In the present embodiment, the control for displaying the device selection icon 60 on the search display screen W5b in a state where the desired prize is selected corresponds to this (see FIG. 7).

  Specifically, the presentation control unit 216 can present apparatus related information together for each candidate apparatus. The device related information includes 1) whether the candidate device is in use (playing) or not, 2) the device structure of the candidate device, 3) a prize arrangement method (prize arrangement pattern), 4) a desired prize itself is contained and acquired And at least one of information indicating whether the desired object is a substitute for the desired prize.

  Then, the presentation control unit 216 substitutes the substitute device that sets the desired prize as the substitute premium when the number of prize acquisition devices for which the desired prize itself is to be acquired satisfies a given minority condition (including “0”). It can be included in the candidate device and presented.

  The related prize presentation control unit 218 uses the association information (predetermined information on association between prizes) when the number of candidate devices satisfies a given minority condition, and the user can obtain another obtainable prize that is associated with the desired prize. Control for presentation to the terminal.

  The acquisition hint display control unit 220 performs control to display an operation hint for acquiring a desired prize on the user terminal. In the present embodiment, hint display control when an operation input to the hint display icon 72 (see FIG. 8) is detected corresponds to this.

  The determination unit 222 determines a prize acquisition device to be a remote control target among the candidate devices based on the selection operation input on the user terminal. The determination of the use device in the place referred to in the present embodiment corresponds to this.

  The control parameter value setting unit 224 sets control parameters of the prize acquisition device based on the usage record of the device.

  The remote control control unit 226 performs control for realizing remote control of the prize acquisition device 1200 used as the use device by the user terminal 1500.

  In this embodiment, since the relay connection method is adopted, the remote control screen W10 is displayed on the user terminal 1500, and the remote control input signal received from the user terminal 1500 is used as it is or partially changed It controls to transmit to the prize acquisition device 1200 which is Also, image data captured by the video camera 1220 (see FIG. 2) is received from the prize acquisition device 1200, transferred to the user terminal 1500 as it is, or changed to be suitable for display on the remote control screen W10 and transmitted. Control can be performed. In the latter case, this may include image trimming, communication rate change, delivery data format change, background image change, and so on. These may be changed according to the congestion condition of the communication band with the user terminal 1500 or the prize acquisition device 1200.

  On the other hand, if the direct connection method is adopted, control is performed to provide the user terminal 1500 with the access information of the prize acquisition device 1200, which is the used device.

  The usage record storage control unit 228 controls storage management of the usage records for each prize acquisition device.

  The clock unit 280 s uses the system clock to clock the current date, time limit, and the like.

  The sound generation unit 290 s is realized by execution of an IC or software for generating and decoding audio data, and generates or decodes audio data such as operation sounds and BGM related to system management of the server system 1100 and game play. Then, an audio signal related to system management is output to the sound output unit 390 s.

  The sound output unit 390 s emits an audio signal. In the example of FIG. 1, the speaker (not shown) provided in the main device 1101 corresponds to this.

  The image generation unit 292s can generate an image related to system management of the server system 1100, a game image (or data for displaying a game image on the user terminal 1500), and the like. Then, an image regarding system management can be output to the image display unit 392s.

  The image display unit 392s displays various images for system management based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292s. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In the example of FIG. 1, the touch panel 1108 corresponds.

  The communication control unit 294 s executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes exchange of data with an external device via the communication unit 394 s.

  The communication unit 394 s connects to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack of a wired communication cable, a control circuit, and the like. The communication device 1153 corresponds to the example of FIG.

  The server storage unit 500 s stores programs for realizing various functions for integrally controlling the server system 1100 in the server processing unit 200 s, various data, and the like. Further, it is used as a work area of the server processing unit 200s, and temporarily stores calculation results etc. that the server processing unit 200s executes according to various programs. This function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or a DVD, an online storage, or the like. In the example of FIG. 1, a storage medium such as an IC memory 1152 or a hard disk mounted in the main device 1101 and a storage 1140 correspond to this.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a program or data stored in the server storage unit 500 s in the present embodiment. The server storage unit 500s in the present embodiment includes the server program 503, the distribution game client program 505, the sales management data 509, the display template definition data 510, the prize registration data 530, the recommended prize list 534, and the play fee. The change definition data 540, the control parameter value change definition data 550, and the hint definition data 560 are stored.

  In addition, the server storage unit 500s stores user management data 600, prize acquisition device management data 650, play data 700, and current date and time 800 as data related to the game and sequentially updated and managed. In addition, information such as a timer, a counter, and various flags can be stored appropriately.

  The server program 503 is a program for realizing functions as the user management unit 202, the online shopping management unit 204, and the game management unit 210 by reading and executing the server processing unit 200s (see FIG. 11). .

  The distribution game client program 505 is an original game client program provided to the user terminal 1500.

  The sales management data 509 stores data for defining and managing articles sold by online shopping. For example, items that can be purchased, the number of stocks, and the charge for the charge (corresponding to the amount debited from the payment medium in the present embodiment) are stored in association with each other. In the present embodiment, the virtual currency (credits) consumed as the play value of the prize acquisition device 1200 is included in the sales item.

  The display template definition data 510 stores various data defining the basic configuration of screen display in the search display screen W5 (see FIGS. 5 to 7). For example, as shown in FIG. 13, one display template definition data 510 includes a unique display template ID 511, application condition data 512 indicating a condition to which the definition data is applied, area definition data 514, and background definition data 516. And BGM definition data 518. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The application condition data 512 is defined by a combination of parameter values (AND condition or OR condition) describing one or more conditions. Parameters that describe the application conditions can be set as appropriate. For example, a list of prizes, a list of search categories, an application period, an application time of one day, user conditions for specifying a user to be applied (for example, conditions such as usage frequency and acquisition rate), types of candidate devices, The operation method, the classification of the acquisition mechanism, the prize arrangement method, and the like can also be used as parameters for describing the application conditions.

  The display template definition data 510 includes the application condition data 512 set to a predetermined value (for example, NULL) indicating that the display template definition data corresponds to the initial setting.

  The area definition data 514 defines a screen layout such as relative positional relationship and size of various display areas in the search display screen W5, and a display layer. In the present embodiment, a range in which the header area 10, the prize display area 20, the search operation unit area 30, and the auxiliary display area 50 occupy in the display screen is defined (see FIGS. 5 and 6). Note that "no setting" may be included in any area.

  The background definition data 516 defines the background of the search display screen W5 and the contents of the boundary display body indicating the boundary of each display area.

  The BGM definition data 518 defines BGM (background music) when the display template definition data is applied.

  Returning to FIG. 12, the prize registration data 530 is prepared for each prize that can be acquired by the prize remote acquisition system 1000, and stores various basic information on the prize. For example, one free gift registration data 530 includes a unique free gift 531 and association information 532.

  The association information 532 stores various data that defines the association with other prizes. It may be read as the tag information of the prize. Specifically, in the case where the prize of the prize is a secondary work whose content is based on other media such as animation, manga, movie, etc., the original name, original classification (eg, animation, manga, movie, Etc.). In addition, when the prize includes a series (for example, a summer series, a winter series, etc. with a plurality of animated characters), the prize series name can be included together with other prizes. In addition, an article classification that is a classification (for example, a stuffed toy, a toy, a dish, a food, an accessory, etc.) as the object of the prize can be included. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate. For example, weight of prize, classification of outer shape, color classification (red, blue, pink, etc.), etc. can be included.

  The contents of the association information 532 are referred to when a prize is searched. Further, it is also referred to calculation of the degree of association between prizes. For example, with regard to two prizes, the association information 532 is compared, and it is determined that the degree of association thereof is higher as the common term of the registered content is more.

  The recommended prize list 534 is a list of prizes recommended by the operator of the prize remote acquisition system 1000 to the user. Updated appropriately by the operator.

  The play compensation change definition data 540 defines how to change the play compensation of the prize acquisition device 1200 according to the usage record of the device.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the play consideration change definition data 540 stores a change ratio 544 for the reference play consideration in association with the application condition 542.

The application condition 542 can be defined using a combination of one or more parameters (AND condition or OR condition). Parameters for describing the conditions can be set as appropriate. For example,
1) Information on usage results of the prize acquisition device 1200, which is a candidate device or a use device (for example, payout rate, cumulative number of times used, cumulative number obtained, etc.),
2) Information on contained prizes of the prize acquisition device 1200 to be a candidate device or use device (for example, classification of received prizes, number of contained prizes, whether or not it is a substitute prize, etc.),
3) Information on use of the prize acquisition apparatus 1200, which is a candidate apparatus or use apparatus (for example, type of prize acquisition apparatus, which is a candidate apparatus, classification of operation method, mechanism classification of an acquisition mechanism unit 1210, etc.)
4) Information on operation setting of the prize acquisition apparatus 1200 to be a candidate apparatus or a use apparatus (for example, a prize arrangement method including setting of a prize arrangement pattern or a prize drop opening, the number of restricted continuations, etc.)
5) Information about the user (for example, the cumulative number of game play in a predetermined calculation period (for example, one week, one month, etc.), the prize acquisition rate in the calculation period, the history of prizes acquired or challenged in the past, etc.) ,
6) Information related to the play status of the prize acquisition device 1200, which is the use device (for example, the number of times of continuous play, continuous play time, use of coupon code, etc.),
Can be used as a parameter.

  Then, the contents of the hint display data can be set according to the application condition. For example, if it is possible to determine the beginner and the expert from the information on the user, the hint display data for the beginner and the hint display data for the expert may be prepared separately.

  And in this embodiment, the change rate 544 of all the applicable conditions 542 to which it conforms is applied to a reference | standard play consideration, and an applicable play consideration (play consideration actually applied) is determined. Alternatively, priority may be set to the application conditions 542, and the application conditions 542 may be limited to a predetermined number in the priority order and applied.

  Returning to FIG. 12, the control parameter value change definition data 550 stores various data that define how to change the control parameter value of the prize acquisition device 1200, which is the used device, when the player performs remote control. Do. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the control parameter value change definition data 550 stores the control control parameter value change content 554 for the initial setting in association with the application condition 552.

  Parameters that describe the application conditions 552 can be set as appropriate. For example, the payout rate, the type of prize acquisition mechanism of the used device, the prize or classification of the received prize, whether or not the used device is a substitute device, and in a predetermined calculation period (for example, one week, one month, etc.) The number of times of use of the prize acquisition device 1200 of the user, the prize acquisition rate in the same calculation period, the arrangement pattern of prizes, and the like can be set as appropriate.

  The change content 554 of the control parameter value can be appropriately set according to the mechanism of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210. In this embodiment, it is possible to set the strength when closing the claw 1212 (see FIG. 2), that is, the content to increase or decrease the gripping strength. In addition, it is possible to set the content to increase or decrease the moving speed of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 (the moving speed at least any of front and rear, left and right, up and down), addition of vibration generation during movement, and re-execution of movement.

  And in this embodiment, although the change contents 554 of all the applicable conditions 552 which apply shall be applied, it may be made to apply only a limited number among applicable conditions 552 which adapt.

  Referring back to FIG. 12, the hint definition data 560 stores information for providing the user with a hint for acquiring a prize and a hint for using the prize acquisition apparatus 1200. In this embodiment, the operation method of the prize acquisition apparatus 1200, the type (classification) of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210, the prize arrangement pattern, and the setting pattern of the prize insertion port (the target moving place of the prize) in the accommodation space 1202. Hint definition data 560 is prepared according to one or more combinations of the weight of the contained prize and the shape of the contained prize. Then, one hint definition data 560 associates and stores a unique hint ID and hint display data (for example, moving image data, still image data, text data, etc.) for displaying the contents of the hint.

  The user management data 600 is prepared for each registered user, and stores various data associated with an account that is unique identification information. In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, one user management data 600 includes a unique user account 601, payment medium book data 603, personal information registration data 605, the remaining number of credits 607, and And history data 610. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate. For example, information on a coupon code (a code indicating a discount ticket for play consideration) acquired by the user may be included.

  Payment medium book data 603 is the amount of replenishment / consumption of payment medium for electronic payment (for example, virtual currency, item used in a specific game, parameter value such as activity, etc.) linked to the user and It is a so-called book which stores information on the reason for replenishment / consumption and the modification date and time in association with each other. It can be read as charging history data or charging history information.

  The personal information registration data 605 includes personal information of the user. For example, it can include an e-mail address, a telephone number, and a gift delivery address to which the obtained gift is to be sent.

  The remaining credit number 607 stores the remaining number of media that is consumed as payment for playing of the prize acquisition device 1200 that the user has consumed and purchased the payment media.

  The play history data 610 is created each time the user uses the prize acquisition device 1200. For example, one play history data 610 may include a use date and time (date and time of start of use), a desired prize, a use time, and the number of prizes obtained.

Returning to FIG. 12, the prize acquisition device management data 650 is prepared for each prize acquisition device 1200, and stores the status of the device and various data set in the device.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, one prize acquisition device management data 650 includes a unique device ID 651 and access information 652 necessary for communication connection to the device via the communication line 9; Initial control parameter value list 654, device related information 660, application hint ID 668, usage status data 670, usage result data 680, substitute designated prize 686, and applied play consideration 687. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  Among them, the device ID 651, the initial control parameter value list 654, the device related information 660, and the application hint ID 668 are created at the stage of preparing the prize acquisition device, and are reset each time maintenance (for example, replenishment of prizes) is performed. Ru. The use status data 670, the use record data 680, the substitute designated prize 686, and the applied play consideration 687 are successively updated according to the use of the device.

  The access information 652 includes, for example, an IP address and a pass code.

  The device related information 660 includes stored prize information 661, specification information 662, and operation setting information 663.

  The stored prize information 661 is information on a prize stored in the prize acquisition device. In this embodiment, it is prepared for each received prize. And one accommodation prize information 661 can store a prize and the number of accommodation. If a substitute prize is accommodated, the prize is set to a value meaning "none". Of course, data other than these can also be stored appropriately.

  The specification information 662 stores information on the specification of the device. For example, it may include a unique specification ID, an operation method classification, and an operation mechanism classification. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The operation setting information 663 stores information on the operation setting of the prize acquisition device. For example, it may include basic play value, prize arrangement method (prize arrangement pattern), and restriction contents such as the number of continuation restrictions and the play time limit. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The application hint ID 668 indicates an appropriate hint for the prize acquisition device. One of the hint IDs of the hint definition data 560 (see FIG. 12) is stored.

  The usage status data 670 is created when the prize acquisition device is used / used by any user, and stores various information describing the usage status. In this embodiment, the in-use flag 671, the use start date and time 672, the user account 673, the continuous play number 674 (the number of continuations + 1), the continuous play time 675, and the number of acquisitions 676 are included. The update is started along with the Of course, other information may be included as appropriate.

  The usage record data 680 stores various statistical information describing the usage status of the prize acquisition device in a predetermined calculation period (for example, one day, one week, one month, etc.), and updating is started at the start of use . In the present embodiment, the cumulative use number 681, the cumulative number of acquisitions 682, and the payout rate 683 are included. Of course, other information may be included as appropriate.

  The substitute designated prize 686 designates, in the case of the substitute apparatus containing the substitute prize, the substitute for the substitute object that the substitute acquisition substitutes. Any specific giveaway will be set. The initial value is a predetermined value that means “no setting”.

  The applied play consideration 687 indicates the play consideration actually applied to play the prize acquisition device. Each time a candidate device is selected, the basic play consideration of the operation setting information 663 is copied, and is changed based on the play consideration change definition data 540 (see FIG. 14) according to the current situation.

  Returning to FIG. 12, the play data 700 is created for each use (per play) of the prize acquisition device 1200, and describes data indicating which prize acquisition device 1200 is used by which user, and the game progress status. It stores various data, various data related to display of various display screens, and the like.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, a player account 701 which is the user account of user 2, user terminal access information 703, login date and time 705, search display setting data 710, search display screen display control data 740, a desired prize 742, a candidate device ID list 744, a using device ID 746, and an applied control parameter value list 748. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The search display setting data 710 stores various setting data for displaying the search display screen W5 (see FIGS. 5 to 7). In the present embodiment, search display target prize data 720, display setting data 730, and applied display template ID 732 are included. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The search display object prize data 720 is registration data of a prize to be searched and displayed. It can also be said that it represents an obtainable prize that can be acquired when the search display screen W5 is displayed. Then, the search display target prize data 720 includes a prize group list 722, an unrelated prize list 724, and a selection recommended prize list 726.

  The prize group list 722 is a list in which, among the prizes to be displayed, a main prize indicating a reference prize and a related prize which is another prize that is considered to be related to the main prize.

  For the main prize, a predetermined number of main prizes are selected from the top of the statistics of prizes that have been desired prizes in the past from the player's play history. When a desired prize is selected, it is regarded as a main prize.

  The related prize is determined by comparing the association information 532 (see FIG. 12) between the main prize and the other prize. Specifically, a degree of association that increases as the number of common items increases is determined, and a number of other prizes in which the degree of association satisfies a predetermined high degree of association condition (for example, n types from the association degree top: n is an integer) It is regarded as a small number of other prizes that satisfy the low association degree condition of (for example, m types from the association degree lower order: m is an integer, m <n). Alternatively, the degree of association may be simply selected in descending order, or may be selected randomly from among the degrees of association equal to or higher than the reference value. And, the related prize list is arranged in descending order of the degree of association.

  The irrelevant prize list 724 is a list of prizes that are irrelevant or less related to the prizes included in the prize group list 722. For example, each time the search display screen W5 is updated, a predetermined number of prizes that are irrelevant or have a low degree of association are randomly selected.

  The selected recommended prize list 726 stores prizes randomly extracted from the recommended prize list 534 (see FIG. 12). For example, each time the search display screen W5 is updated, a predetermined number is randomly selected.

  The display setting data 730 is prepared for each of the prizes included in the search display object prize data 720, and stores various data defining where and in what size the present display is displayed on the search display screen W5. Specifically, one display setting data 730 includes a prize indicating the target of the setting data, a display size, and display position coordinates. In the case where the search display screen W5 is displayed so as to be stereoscopically visible using VR (Virtual Reality) goggles or the like, a display layer corresponding to the depth in the visibility depth direction can also be included.

  The application display template ID 732 indicates display template definition data 510 (see FIG. 13) to be applied at that time.

  The search display screen display control data 740 is data for display control of the search display screen W5.

  In the desired prize 742, the initial value is set to a predetermined value that means “no setting”, but when one of the prize selection icons 22 is touched on the search display screen W 5, a prize corresponding to the display icon is set. . In addition, when the release operation of the predetermined desired prize setting is detected, the initial value "no setting" is returned again.

  The candidate device ID list 744 is a list of device IDs of the prize acquisition device 1200 containing the desired prize 742. The initial value is a predetermined value that means “no setting”. In this embodiment, regardless of whether the prize acquisition device 1200 is in use or not in use (vacant), the device is set as a candidate device, but limited to unused devices and picked up as a candidate device. Configuration is also possible.

  The use device ID 746 stores the device ID of the prize acquisition device 1200 selected from among the prize acquisition devices 1200 (candidate devices) registered in the candidate device ID list 744 and to be the device to be actually played. The initial value is a predetermined value that means “no setting”.

  The applied control parameter value list 748 stores various control parameter values related to the prize acquisition device 1200 applied at the time of remote operation of the use device. The initial value is copied from the initial control parameter value list 654 of the prize acquisition device management data 650 (see FIG. 17) indicated by the used device ID 746, and before start of the remote control, control parameter value change definition data according to the situation at that time. It changes based on 550 (refer FIG. 15).

  FIG. 19 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the user terminal 1500 (1500a, 1500b,...) In the present embodiment. The user terminal 1500 includes an operation input unit 100, a terminal processing unit 200, a sound output unit 390, an image display unit 392, a communication unit 394, and a terminal storage unit 500.

  The operation input unit 100 outputs, to the terminal processing unit 200, operation input signals corresponding to various operation inputs made by the user. For example, it can be realized by a push switch, a joystick, a touch pad, a track ball, an acceleration sensor, a gyro, a CCD module, or the like. In the example of FIG. 3, the direction input key 1502, the button switch 1504, and the touch panel 1506 correspond to this.

  The terminal processing unit 200 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a CPU or a GPU, or an electronic component such as an IC memory, and performs data input / output control with each functional unit including the operation input unit 100 and the terminal storage unit 500. . Then, various operations are executed based on predetermined programs and data, operation input signals from the operation input unit 100, and various data received from the server system 1100 to control the operation of the user terminal 1500. In the example of FIG. 3, the control board 1550 corresponds to this. The terminal processing unit 200 includes a user terminal calculation unit 260, a clock unit 280, a sound generation unit 290, and a communication control unit 294.

  The user terminal calculation unit 260 includes an operation signal transmission control unit 261 and a game screen display control unit 262.

  The operation signal transmission control unit 261 transmits various data and requests to the server system 1100 according to the operation performed on the operation input unit 100.

  The game screen display control unit 262 performs control for displaying a game screen based on various data received from the server system 1100. In the present embodiment, the control relating to the display of the search display screen W5 (see FIGS. 5 to 7) and the remote control screen W10 (see FIG. 10) corresponds to this.

  The clock unit 280 s uses the system clock to clock the current date, time limit, and the like.

  The sound generation unit 290 is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec capable of reproducing audio files, and the like, and generates audio of music to be played and sound signals of various operation sounds. Output to the sound output unit 390.

  The sound output unit 390 is realized by a device that outputs sound such as a sound effect or BGM based on a sound signal input from the sound generation unit 290. The speaker 1510 corresponds to this in the example of FIG.

  The image display unit 392 displays various images based on the image signal input from the game screen display control unit 262. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In the present embodiment, the touch panel 1506 corresponds to this in the example of FIG.

  The communication control unit 294 executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes exchange of data with an external device via the communication unit 394. The communication unit 394 connects with the communication line 9 to implement communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack of a communication cable for wired communication, a control circuit or the like, and the wireless communication module 1553 corresponds to this in the example of FIG.

  The terminal storage unit 500 stores, in the terminal processing unit 200, programs for realizing various functions for integrally controlling the user terminal 1500, various data, and the like. Further, it is used as a work area of the terminal processing unit 200, and temporarily stores calculation results executed by the terminal processing unit 200 according to various programs, input data input from the operation input unit 100 and the like. Such functions are realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or a DVD, or the like. In the example of FIG. 3, the IC memory 1552 and the memory card 1540 mounted on the control board 1550 correspond to this.

  In the present embodiment, the terminal storage unit 500 stores the game client program 502 and the current date and time 800. Of course, programs and data other than these can also be stored appropriately. For example, when the user terminal 1500 and the prize acquisition apparatus 1200 which is the use apparatus are directly connected by communication and remotely operated, the information about the use apparatus provided from the server system 1100 or the video camera 1220 of the use apparatus It is also possible to store camera image data and the like.

  The game client program 502 is software for realizing the function as the user terminal operation unit 260 by being read and executed by the terminal processing unit 200. In this embodiment, the distribution game client program 505 of the server system 1100 is downloaded and stored.

  The game client program 502 may be a dedicated client program in accordance with a technical method for realizing an online game, or may be constituted by a web browser program, a plug-in for realizing interactive image display, or the like.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the prize remote acquisition system 1000 will be described.
20 to 23 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing in the server system 1100 according to this embodiment, and are diagrams for explaining the flow from when a certain user logs in, plays a game, and logs out. is there. The series of processes described here are realized by the server system 1100 executing the server program 503.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20, when receiving the login request from the user terminal 1500, the server system 1100 executes login processing of the user who uses the user terminal (step S10). As a result, the play data 700 is created, and the player account 701, the user terminal access information 703, and the login date and time 705 are set (see FIG. 18).

Next, in order to display the search display screen W5a on the user terminal 1500, preparation of the search display setting data 710 is started.
That is, the server system 1100 sets the ID of the display template of the initial setting in the applied display template ID 732 (step S12), clears the search display target prize data 720 and the display setting data 730 (see FIG. 18). A predetermined number of new main prizes are set based on the play history data 610 of (step S14). For example, a predetermined number of latest desired prizes but not yet acquired may be used as a new main prize. Then, the server system 1100 executes a search display setting process (step S16).

FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of search display setting processing.
In the same process, the server system 1100 first creates a prize group list 722 (see FIG. 18) for each main prize, and adds a predetermined number of related prizes of the main prize to each of the prize groups (step S30). Specifically, referring to the prize registration data 530 (refer to FIG. 12), the association information 532 of the main object of interest and the association information 532 of other prizes are collated, in the order of many common terms, ie, Sort in descending order of relevance. Then, related prizes are selected and added in order of the degree of relation.

  At this time, with respect to each of the main objects to be targeted, a large number of related prizes satisfying the high relevance degree is added, and a small number of related prizes satisfying the low relevance degree is added. In addition, with regard to related prizes overlapping in the plurality of prize group lists 722, one of them is left and the other is deleted.

  Then, when the total of the set numbers of the entire prize group list 722 reaches the predetermined target value (YES in step S32), the server system 1100 adds the irrelevant prize to the target of the search display (step S34). Thereby, the irrelevant gift list 724 is set in the search display setting data 710 (see FIG. 18).

  Next, the server system 1100 selects one or more from the recommended prize list 534 (see FIG. 12) and adds it to the target of the search display (step S36). Thereby, the selection recommendation prize list 726 is set in the search display setting data 710 (see FIG. 18).

  Next, the display position coordinates in the prize display area 20 (see FIG. 5) of all the main prizes are set in a dispersed manner (step S38). Specifically, it is set within the range of the prize display area 20 with reference to display template definition data 510 (see FIG. 13) indicated by the application display template ID 732 (see FIG. 18). The set display position coordinates are stored as display setting data 730 (see FIG. 18) of the main prize. At that time, it is preferable that the display size be a relatively large predetermined size.

  Next, the server system 1100 executes loop A for each of the related prizes to be searched and displayed, and determines each display setting (steps S50 to S56).

  In loop A, the server system 1100 first determines the display size of the related prize to be processed (step S52). Any one of a plurality of predetermined sizes may be selected at random, or it may be determined based on the numerical value of the degree of association with the main prize.

  Next, the display position coordinates of the related prize to be processed are determined (step S54). At that time, the relative distance between the related prize to be processed and the main prize is set to be smaller as the numerical value of the degree of association of the related prize is larger. The relative orientation may be set randomly.

  Then, the set display size and relative position coordinates are stored as the respective display setting data 730 (see FIG. 18), and the loop A is ended (step S56).

  If loop A has been executed for all the related prizes, the display size and the display position etc. are set also for the irrelevant prizes to be searched and displayed, and the recommended prizes (step S58), and the search display setting process is ended. Do.

  Referring back to FIG. 20, since the search display setting data 710 is updated by the search display setting process, the server system 1100 updates the display of the search display screen W5 (step S90). As a result, if it is immediately after login, the search display screen W5a (see FIG. 5) is displayed on the user terminal 1500 when the desired prize is not selected.

  When the user terminal 1500 detects a touch operation on the gift selection icon 22 (or the auxiliary gift selection icon 52) displayed on the search display screen W5, it is regarded as a selection operation input for the desired gift, and is given to the server system 1100. The request for setting a desired prize and the position coordinates of the operated prize selection icon 22 are transmitted.

  When the server system 1100 receives the desired prize setting request etc., it judges that there is a selection operation of the desired prize, and the prize of the prize selection icon 22 displayed in the received position coordinate is a desired prize 742 (FIG. 18), reselect the matching display template, and set it as the applied display template ID 732 (see FIG. 18) (step S94).

  Next, the server system 1100 displays the desired prize information display 40 (see FIG. 6) on the search display screen W5b (step S96). Then, the search display target prize data 720 (see FIG. 18) is cleared, the desired prize 742 is set as a new main prize (step S98), and the search display setting process is executed (step S100). The display of W5b is updated (step S102).

  In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display area 50 (see FIG. 6) is also set in the display template to be applied in a state where the desired prize is selected. Will also be displayed. As a result, the related prize related to the desired prize becomes attractive to the user and enables quick reselection when the desired prize is not as expected.

  If the desired prize is selected, the candidate apparatus ID list 744 is cleared, an apparatus that can obtain the desired prize is searched, and the apparatus is reset to the candidate apparatus ID list 744 (step S104). Specifically, with reference to the received prize information 661 of the prize acquisition device management data 650 (see FIG. 17), the prize acquisition device 1200 in which the contained prize corresponds to the desired prize is searched, and the device ID 651 is a candidate The device ID list 744 is registered.

  Moving to FIG. 21, the server system 1100 is a prize for which the usable device (unused device: in-use flag 671 (see FIG. 17) is “1 (in-use)” among the candidate devices. The number of acquisition devices 1200) is counted, and it is determined whether it satisfies a predetermined minority condition.

  If the minority condition is satisfied (YES in step S120), the server system 1100 searches for an unused substitute device. Specifically, the prize acquisition device 1200 is searched in which the prize “absent” is set in the contained prize information 661 and the in-use flag 671 is “0 (unused state)”.

  Then, if there is an unused substitute device (YES in step S122), the retrieved unused substitute device is additionally registered in the candidate device (step S124). One or two substitute devices to be additionally registered may be randomly selected, or one by one is selected and added depending on the combination of the classification of the mechanical unit of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 and the arrangement pattern of the substitute prize. It is also good.

  If there is no substitute device in the unused state (NO in step S122), the related prizes in the unused state (available state) are searched from among the related prizes to be searched and displayed, and the auxiliary display is displayed. The area 50 (see FIG. 6) is displayed.

Next, the server system 1100 monitors the primary device selection operation.
In the monitoring stage of the primary device selection operation, when the user performs a release operation of a predetermined desired item owner (for example, an operation to a premium selection icon 22 of a premium different from a desired prize, an auxiliary premium selection icon 52, etc.) (YES at step S132), the server system 1100 clears the setting of the desired prize (step S134), and returns to step S12 of FIG.

on the other hand. When an operation on the primary device selection operation icon 43 (see FIG. 6) is detected, the user terminal 1500 transmits a predetermined primary device selection request or the like to the server system 1100.
Then, when the server system 1100 receives the request or the like, the server system 1100 determines that there is a primary device selection operation (YES in step S130), and updates the setting of the play fee for each candidate device (step S140).

  Specifically, the basic play compensation of the operation setting information 663 (refer to FIG. 17) of the candidate device is changed at the change ratio 544 of the matching condition among the application conditions 542 of the play consideration change definition data 540 (refer to FIG. 14) Then, it is stored in the applicable play consideration 687 (see FIG. 17). As a result, it is possible to discount the play value relating to unpopular prizes and prizes strongly recommended by the operator. In addition, even if it is necessary to play with a substitute prize instead of the desired prize, the discount can be made to allow the user to be convinced of the emergency measures.

  Next, the server system 1100 causes the device selection icon 60 to be displayed on the search display screen W5b (see FIG. 7), and causes the device information display 70 (see FIG. 9) to be additionally displayed (step S142). In addition, the hint display corresponding to the operation input to the hint display icon 72 of the device information display 70 is performed (step S144). Regarding the display of the device selection icon 60, the device ID associated with the icon is attached as identification information and provided to the user terminal 1500 together with data for displaying the icon. Further, with regard to the display of the hint, the hint may not be displayed or the content of the displayed hint may be changed based on the user's past play history.

The server system 1100 displaying the device selection icon 60 monitors the presence or absence of the secondary device selection operation.
In the monitoring stage of the secondary device selection operation, when the user performs a release operation of a predetermined desired item owner (for example, an operation to a premium selection icon 22 of a premium different from a desired prize, an auxiliary premium selection icon 52, etc.) (YES at step S152), the server system 1100 clears the setting of the desired prize (step S154), and returns to step S12 of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the user terminal 1500 detects an operation input to the use device determination operation icon 76 (see FIG. 9), the user terminal 1500 relates to a predetermined secondary device selection request to the server system 1100 and the used device determination operation icon 76 operated. The identification information and the like of the device selection icon 60 are transmitted.

  When the server system 1100 receives the request or the like, the server system 1100 determines that the secondary device selection operation has been performed (YES in step S150), and reconfirms whether the selected use device is currently usable.

  Then, if another user has started using the use device for a short time (NO in step S160), the server system 1100 notifies the user that the user can not use it, and the desired prize is reproduced again. The notification prompting the user to start over from the selection is displayed on the user terminal 1500 (step S162). Then, while clearing the setting of the desired prize, the additional display such as the desired prize information display 40 (see FIG. 6), the device selection icon 60 (see FIG. 7), and the device information display 70 (see FIG. 9) is cancelled. Then (step S164), the process returns to step S12 of FIG.

  If the selected use device can be used (YES at step S160), server system 1100 determines the selected use device and sets use device ID 746 (see FIG. 18) (step S170). . At this time, when the use device is a substitute device, the desired prize is set to the substitute designated prize 686 (see FIG. 17), the in-use flag 671 is set to “1 (in-use)”, and use start date 672, Set up a user account 673.

  Next, the server system 1100 executes a process of debiting the play fee (step S172). That is, from the remaining credit number 607 of the user management data 600 (see FIG. 16), the applicable play consideration 687 (see FIG. 17) of the use device is consumed. In the case of a configuration in which the coupon code can be used, it is preferable to appropriately direct a step of asking the user to select whether to use the stored coupon code.

  Turning to FIG. 22, next, the server system 1100 controls the control parameter values stored in the initial control parameter value list 654 (see FIG. 17) of the using device according to the control parameter value change definition data 550 (see FIG. 15). Are stored and set in the applied control parameter value list 748 (step S174).

  Then, the server system 1100 starts the remote control to enable the user terminal 1500 to remotely control the prize acquisition device 1200 used as the used device (step S176). In the present embodiment, since the relay connection method is adopted, the user terminal 1500 and the use device are relay connected, and the remote operation screen W10 is displayed on the user terminal 1500 (see FIG. 10). Images captured by the video camera 1220 of the using device are transmitted to the server system 1100 one by one, transferred to the user terminal 1500, and displayed as a camera image 88. Conversely, the server system 1100 transfers the operation input made to the remote control icon 86 to the using device, and the prize acquisition device 1200 which is the using device controls the operation of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 based on the transferred operation input signal. It will be.

  In addition, the server system 1100 starts processing of automatically updating the usage status data 670 of the using device and the usage record data 680 (see FIG. 17) according to the progress of the game play when the remote control is started.

When remote control is started, the server system 1100 monitors the end of play.
In the present embodiment, when a predetermined play end operation input is detected in the user terminal 1500 and a play end request or the like is transmitted from the user terminal 1500 to the server system 1100, the server system 1100 determines that the play is ended.

  In the prize acquisition apparatus 1200, after predetermined operation control of the acquisition mechanism unit 1210 is completed, an operation input for continuously executing game play, that is, an operation input for so-called continue is performed within a predetermined continuation wait time. it can. Then, when there is no operation input for the continue and the waiting time times out, a predetermined play end signal is transmitted from the prize acquisition device 1200 to the server system 1100. Also in this case, the server system 1100 determines that the play is over.

  Also, when the user's remaining credit number 607 is “0” or is insufficient for the application play consideration 687 (see FIG. 17) of the use device, or the play time and the number of continuations are the operation setting information 663 of the use device (see FIG. 17). When each limit value set in is reached, it is determined that the play is over. Of course, situations other than these can also be configured to be appropriately determined to be play completion.

  Then, when the play is ended (NO in step S190), the server system 1100 clears the use status data 670 (see FIG. 17) of the use device and resets it to the unused state (step S192). Subsequently, a procedure is carried out to ship the prize 4 of the desired prize to the prize delivery destination address included in the user's personal information registration data 605 (see FIG. 16) (step S194).

  When a predetermined logout operation input is detected in the user terminal 1500 and a predetermined logout request is received in the server system 1100 (YES in step S196), predetermined logout processing such as updating of the play history data 610 is performed (step S198). ), End a series of processing.

  When any search operation input is detected in the search operation area 30 (see FIG. 5) of the search display screen W5 at the user terminal 1500, the user terminal 1500 sends a predetermined search request to the server system 1100; Send search condition information.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23, the server system 1100 determines that there is a search operation (YES in step S210), and cancels the setting of the desired prize and the display of various additional displays (step S212). Further, the search display setting data 710 (see FIG. 18) is cleared (step S214).

Then, the server system 1100 executes the search process based on the search condition information received together with the search request (step S216), sets the search result as a new main prize (step S218), and executes the search display setting process. (Step S220), and update the display of the search display screen W5 (step S222).
In addition, when the search result is more than the predetermined reference value, it is preferable to perform the step of requesting the user to narrow down before step S222.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, there is an improvement in the degree of freedom in selecting the type of business game device desired by the user in providing a service capable of remotely operating the business game device via the network, and It can be made compatible with the improvement of usability.

  That is, it is possible to provide a search display for searching for a desired prize from among a large number of prizes that can be acquired as a whole service, thereby facilitating selection of the desired prize and improving usability. In addition, when a desired prize is selected, a prize acquisition device which can receive and receive a prize of the prize is presented to the user as a candidate device, and the user can select a device to be actually used for game play from among them. Become. Therefore, for service operation, for example, various types of prizes and types of prize acquisition devices of different types of acquisition mechanism units are prepared to increase the user's selection freedom while the device is played by the user. It will be easy to select.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although the example of embodiment which applied this invention was described, the form which can apply this invention is not limited to the said form, and addition, omission, and change of a component can be added suitably.

[Part 1]
For example, in the above embodiment, in providing the service capable of remotely controlling the arcade game device via the network, the form using the prize acquisition device is exemplified, but other arcade game devices and game machines are used for the service. It may be For example, the present invention is similarly applied to an arcade game device which is a game device of the same genre but in which there are a plurality of types such as differences in specifications of various devices and mechanisms, differences in design theme, differences in user interface, etc. Can be applied.

2 User 4 prize 20 prize display area 22 prize selection icon 40 desired prize information display 43 primary device selection operation icon 60 device selection icon 62 device information 63 non-playable marker 70 device information display 71 ... Mechanism classification 72 ... hint display icon 73 ... prize arrangement pattern 76 ... used device determination operation icon 78 ... substitute device notification 86 ... remote operation icon 87 ... camera switching operation icon 88 ... camera image 200s ... server processing unit 210 ... game management unit 212 ... premium search display control unit 214 ... consideration determination unit 216 ... presentation control unit 218 ... related prize presentation control unit 220 ... acquisition hint display control unit 222 ... determination unit 224 ... control parameter value setting unit 226 ... remote control unit 228 ... Usage record storage control unit 500s ... server storage unit 503 ... server Program 511 ... display templates ID
530 ... premium registration data 532 ... association information 540 ... play compensation change definition data 550 ... control parameter value change definition data 560 ... hint definition data 600 ... user management data 650 ... premium acquisition device management data 654 ... initial control parameter value list 660 ... Device related information 661: Contained prize information 662: Specification information 663: Operation setting information 670: Usage status data 671: In-use flag 680: Usage result data 683: Payout rate 686: Substitute designated premium 687: Applied play consideration 700: Play data 710 ... search display setting data 720 ... search display target prize data 722 ... premium group list 730 ... display setting data 740 ... search display screen display control data 742 ... desired prize 744 ... candidate device ID list 732 ... application display template D
746 ... Used device ID
748 ... applied control parameter value list 1000 ... premium remote acquisition system 1100 ... server system 1200 ... premium acquisition device 1210 ... acquisition mechanism unit 1220 ... video camera 1500 ... user terminal W5 (W5a, W5b) ... search display screen W10 ... remote operation screen W20 ... desired prize information display W22 ... related prize information display

Claims (14)

A computer system that performs control to select a prize acquisition apparatus to be remotely controlled from among a plurality of prize acquisition apparatuses that can be remotely controlled via a network and associate the selected prize acquisition apparatus with a user terminal,
A premium search display for performing control to display on the user terminal a premium search display for searching for a desired premium desired by the user from among obtainable gifts that can be acquired by remotely operating the premium acquisition device Control means,
Presentation control means for performing control to present the prize acquiring apparatus capable of acquiring the desired prize as a candidate apparatus to the user terminal when the desired prize is selected;
A determination unit configured to determine the prize acquisition device to be the remote control target from among the candidate devices based on a selection operation input at the user terminal;
Computer system. The prize acquisition apparatus includes an apparatus having a different apparatus structure including at least an operation method and / or an acquisition mechanism.
The presentation control means performs control to present the device structure of the candidate device together.
The computer system according to claim 1. The prize acquisition apparatus includes an apparatus having a different prize arrangement method,
The presentation control means performs control of presenting the prize arrangement method of the candidate device together.
A computer system according to claim 1 or 2. The presentation control means performs presentation control indicating whether the candidate device is in a playable state.
The computer system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Association information used to associate the obtainable prizes is associated with the obtainable prizes,
Related prize presentation control means for performing control to present the other obtainable prize associated with the desired prize based on the association information to the user terminal when the number of the candidate devices satisfies a given condition ,
The computer system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: The prize acquisition apparatus includes a substitute apparatus in which a substitute prize, which is an object to be a substitute for the prize, is targeted for acquisition, unlike the prize itself to be acquired,
The presentation control means performs control for presenting the prize acquisition device for acquiring the desired prize itself and the substitute device for using the desired prize as the substitute prize to the user terminal.
The computer system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The presentation control means includes, in the candidate device, the substitute device having the desired prize as the substitute prize when the number of the prize acquisition devices for which the desired prize itself is to be acquired satisfies a given condition. Control to present,
The computer system according to claim 6. The prize search display control means selects the obtainable prize to be displayed on the prize search display based on the play history of the user.
The computer system according to any one of claims 1 to 7. When updating the free gift search display according to the user's free gift selection operation, the free gift search display control means replaces the display template including at least the background and updates the free gift search display.
The computer system according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The prize search display control means updates the prize search display by replacing the display template based on any of the type of the candidate device, the operation method, the acquisition mechanism, and the prize arrangement method.
The computer system according to claim 9. Acquisition hint display control means for performing control to display an operational hint for acquiring the desired prize on the user terminal;
The computer system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising: Usage result storage means for storing the usage result by the above-mentioned prize acquisition device;
Value determination means for determining the use price of the prize acquisition device based on the usage record of the device;
The computer system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising: The prize acquisition device is configured to be able to change setting of control parameters related to the acquisition mechanism,
Usage result storage means for storing the usage result by the above-mentioned prize acquisition device;
Control parameter value setting means for setting the control parameter of the prize acquisition device based on the usage record of the device;
The computer system according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising: The user terminal;
The computer system according to any one of claims 1 to 13.
A prize remote acquisition system configured to be communicatively connected.

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