JP2021039555A - Chat terminal device, chat system, chat input method, and chat input program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a chat terminal device which can reduce the time and effort of a user for chat input, a chat system, a chat input method, and a chat input program.SOLUTION: A chat terminal device includes: a communication unit which can receive chat data indicating the content of chat from a server which manages the chat data, and can transmit the chat data to the server; a storage unit which stores the chat data acquired by the communication unit; a display unit which can display chat data; an input unit having a touch panel arranged on the display unit; and a control unit which causes the display unit to display chat data on the content corresponding to a predetermined operation, as candidate data, when the predetermined operation is performed on a target area corresponding to an area where the chat data in the display unit of the touch panel is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a chat terminal device, a chat system, a chat input method and a chat input program.

When a game such as a sports competition or a game competition is held, for example, the user can inform the game status by using chat so that even a person who cannot participate in the game or cannot watch the game directly can grasp the game situation. It is done. For example, there is known a system that displays game score information and chats between users on the same screen (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-71076

In the above system, the user needs to input the chat frequently, and it may be difficult to concentrate on the game. Therefore, it is required to reduce the time and effort of the user's chat input.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a chat terminal device, a chat system, a chat input method, and a chat input program capable of reducing the time and effort of a user's chat input.

The chat terminal device according to the present invention can receive the chat data from a server that manages chat data indicating the contents of the chat, and can transmit the chat data to the server by a communication unit and the communication unit. A storage unit that stores the acquired chat data in association with time, a display unit that can display the chat data, an input unit having a touch panel provided on the display unit, and the display unit of the touch panel. Control to display the chat data having the content corresponding to the predetermined operation on the display unit as candidate data when a predetermined operation is performed on the target area corresponding to the area in which the chat data is displayed. It has a part.

The chat system according to the present invention includes a server that manages chat data indicating the contents of a chat, a communication unit that can receive the chat data from the server and can transmit the chat data to the server, and the communication unit. A storage unit that stores the chat data received by the communication unit, a display unit that can display the chat data, an input unit having a touch panel provided on the display unit, and the chat of the display unit among the touch panel. When a predetermined operation is performed on a target area corresponding to an area in which data is displayed, a control unit that displays the chat data having contents corresponding to the predetermined operation as candidate data on the display unit. It is provided with a chat terminal device having the above.

The chat input method according to the present invention includes receiving the chat data from a server that manages chat data indicating the contents of the chat, storing the received chat data in association with time, and storing the chat data. Of the touch panels provided on the displayable display unit, when a predetermined operation is performed on the target area corresponding to the area in which the chat data is displayed on the display unit, the content corresponding to the predetermined operation is performed. Displaying the chat data as candidate data on the display unit, and when one of the candidate data displayed on the display unit is selected, the selected candidate data is transmitted to the server as the chat data. Including to do.

The chat input program according to the present invention has a process of receiving the chat data from a server that manages chat data indicating the contents of the chat, a process of storing the received chat data in association with a time, and the chat data. Of the touch panels provided on the displayable display unit, when a predetermined operation is performed on the target area corresponding to the area in which the chat data is displayed on the display unit, the content corresponding to the predetermined operation is performed. The process of displaying the chat data as candidate data on the display unit and when one of the candidate data displayed on the display unit is selected, the selected candidate data is transmitted to the server as the chat data. Let the computer perform the processing to be done.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a chat terminal device, a chat system, a chat input method and a chat input program capable of reducing the time and effort of a user's chat input.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a chat system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an input unit and a display unit of the chat terminal device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of chat data stored in the chat data storage unit. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of synchronous data stored in the synchronous data storage unit. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of candidate data stored in the candidate data storage unit. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an input screen for inputting chat data. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the chat input method. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an input unit and a display unit of the chat terminal device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an input unit and a display unit of the chat terminal device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the input unit and the display unit of the chat terminal device. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the chat display method.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment. In addition, the components in the following embodiments include those that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art, or those that are substantially the same.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the chat system 100 according to the first embodiment. The chat system 100 shown in FIG. 1 is used when chatting about the content of a game in, for example, a sports competition such as baseball. By using this chat system 100, it is possible to inform the game situation and the like by using chat so that even a person who cannot participate in or watch the game directly can grasp the game situation. Hereinafter, baseball will be described as an example of a sports competition, but the description is not limited to this, and the same explanation can be made in other sports competitions such as soccer, volleyball, tennis, and badminton. The chat system 100 can also be used in non-sports competitions such as dance competitions (dance competitions), piano competitions (performance competitions), karuta competitions (card competitions or table game competitions), karaoke competitions (singing competitions), and game competitions. It is adaptable.

As shown in FIG. 1, the chat system 100 includes a score input unit 20, a server 30, and chat terminal devices 40 and 40A. The chat system 100 may have a camera (not shown). In this case, the camera captures the content of the game, for example, in the game field. The video data captured by the camera is transmitted to, for example, the server 30 and managed by the server 30. For example, a plurality of cameras are provided. Further, the camera may be a camera attached to a mobile phone, a smartphone, or the like, as long as it can capture video data. When the camera shoots video data, the video data includes data indicating the shooting time.

The score input unit 20 inputs match status data indicating the match status to the server 30. In the present embodiment, as match status data indicating the status of a baseball match, for example, score data can be mentioned. The score data is data that constitutes a score described in a baseball scorebook, and is an individual event that constitutes a series of events starting from the pitcher's pitch. A score is a set of score data. Therefore, each time the pitcher throws one ball, a plurality of score data are created, thereby creating one score. For example, if the batting result on the first base is a light flyout and the first base runner is also touched out, the batter is out score data, the light fly score data, and the first base runner. Score data is created, and one score is constructed from these score data.

In addition to the score data illustrated above, the score includes the batter's action, the fielder's action, the confirmation of the count, the advance status of the runner if there is a runner who is already on base, and other batters and fielders. Score data such as other behaviors may be included. Specifically, the score may include score data such as strike, ball, foul, batting result, hit type, catching fielder, and base advance result. The batting result is information such as out, 1st base hit, 2nd base hit, 3rd base hit, and home run. The type of hit ball is information such as ground ball, liner, fly, and bunt, and may be further classified. The catching fielder is information for identifying the fielder who actually caught the hit ball or the defensive position of the fielder. The advancement result is information about the advancement of the runner who was on base, for example, "1st to 2nd base", and can also include other actions of the batter and the fielder.

Examples of the score input unit 20 include an application that inputs the above score data as electronic data to the server 30. In this case, the score input unit 20 may be provided in a processing device such as a personal computer installed outside the server 30. Further, the score input unit 20 may be provided in the server 30. In this embodiment, the score input unit 20 may not be provided.

The server 30 comprehensively manages the chat system 100. The server 30 has various applications, data, programs, and the like for managing the chat system 100. As the server 30, for example, a personal computer, a workstation, or the like is used, but the server 30 is not limited thereto.

A plurality of chat groups are set on the server 30. Chat groups are individually set up, for example, for each competition, each match, or each team. The server 30 performs various processes described below for each chat group.

Chat data indicating the content of the chat corresponding to the match is input to the server 30. The server 30 stores the input chat data. When the server 30 stores the chat data, the chat data can be received from the server 30. When the server 30 stores the chat data, the server 30 includes the data of the time when the chat data is stored (hereinafter referred to as the upload time) in the chat data. That is, the chat data stored in the server 30 includes the upload time data. The server 30 has a management application that manages video data and chat data.

Further, score data may be input to the server 30 from the score input unit 20. In this case, the server 30 may generate chat data based on the input score data and save the chat data. For example, the server 30 can generate chat data in which the contents of the score data are represented by characters or the like each time new score data is input. As a result, when the score data is updated, the updated score data can be confirmed as chat information. Further, video data captured by the camera may be input to the server 30.

The chat terminal devices 40 and 40A include an input unit 41, a display unit 42, a communication unit 43, a storage unit 44, and a control unit 45. The input unit 41, the display unit 42, the communication unit 43, the storage unit 44, and the control unit 45 are connected via, for example, a bus line or the like. Examples of the chat terminal device 40 include portable information terminals such as mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, and notebook personal computers.

The input unit 41 can perform a predetermined input operation for inputting information such as chat data. The input unit 41 outputs an instruction signal to the control unit 45 in response to the input operation. As the input unit 41, for example, an input device such as a touch panel is used. As the input unit 41, a button, a lever, a dial, a switch, or another input device may be used in addition to the touch panel or in place of the touch panel. The input unit 41 outputs an instruction signal corresponding to a predetermined input operation. The display unit 42 displays various information including characters and images. The display unit 42 has a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an input unit 41 and a display unit 42 of the chat terminal device 40 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the chat terminal device 40 has a touch panel type input unit 41 and a display unit 42. That is, the touch panel which is the input unit 41 is arranged so as to overlap the display panel which is the display unit 42.

For example, the score display area 42a, the chat display area 42b, and the group display area 42g are displayed on the display unit 42. Score data is displayed in the score display area 42a. For example, in the score display area 42a, a scoreboard 81 in which the score is displayed for each inning, a base display 82 for displaying the advance status of the runner, an inning display 83 for displaying the inning, and a total score for each team are displayed. The score display 84, the count display 85 for displaying the ball count and the out count, the batter display 86 for displaying the batter, the pitcher display 87 for displaying the pitcher, and the like are displayed. The display of the score display area 42a is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the display may be omitted.

Chat data is displayed in the chat display area 42b. For example, in the chat display area 42b, a server message 88, which is chat data generated by the server 30, and a chat data 89, which is chat data input by another chat terminal device 40A different from the chat terminal device 40, The self-message 90 or the like, which is the chat data input by the chat terminal device 40, is displayed. The server message 88 indicates, for example, the contents of the score data input to the server 30 in characters. The server message 88a on the upper side of FIG. 2 has the content that, for example, the batter 007 hit in front of the center in the bottom of the 8th inning. Further, the server message 88b on the lower side of FIG. 2 shows that the batter 008 struck out in the bottom of the 8th inning.

The server message 88 and the other person's message 89 are displayed in, for example, the area on the left side of the chat display area 42b. Further, the self-message 90 is displayed in, for example, the area on the right side of the chat display area 42b. Further, the server message 88 and the other person's message 89 may be displayed separately, for example, the type of the frame in which the message is displayed is different. As a result, the server message 88 and the other person's message 89 can be distinguished. In the group display area 42g, information on the group to which the operator of the chat terminal device 40 belongs is displayed. The self-message 90 may be a message composed of text data.

When an operation such as a touch operation or a scroll operation is performed on a predetermined area on the surface of the touch panel, the input unit 41 outputs a predetermined instruction signal including the position information and the operation content of the operated area. To do. The position information is set corresponding to, for example, the position of the display unit 42. The configuration of the input unit 41 and the display unit 42 is not limited to the above configuration.

The communication unit 43 communicates information with an external device by wire or wirelessly. The communication unit 43 transmits and receives video data, chat data, score data, and the like to and from an external server 30, for example.

The storage unit 44 has storage such as a hard disk drive or a solid state drive. An external storage medium such as a removable disk may be used as the storage unit 44. The storage unit 44 stores the operating system of the chat terminal device 40, various programs for controlling the operations of the input unit 41, the display unit 42, and the communication unit 43, a chat application for chatting, various programs, data, and the like. Remember. For example, the storage unit 44 may store frame data such as a score display area 42a, a chat display area 42b, and a group display area 42g to be displayed on the display unit 42.

In addition, the storage unit 44 processes to receive match status data and chat data from a server that manages match status data indicating the match status and chat data indicating the content of the chat corresponding to the match, and the received match status. A process of storing data and chat data in association with the time, a process of displaying chat data corresponding to the match status data at the time of input on the display unit as candidate data, and a display unit when inputting chat data. When one of the candidate data displayed in is selected, the chat input program that causes the computer to execute the process of transmitting the selected candidate data to the server as chat data is stored.

The storage unit 44 includes a score data storage unit 51, a chat data storage unit 52, a synchronous data storage unit 53, and a candidate data storage unit 54.

The score data storage unit 51 stores the score data received by the communication unit 43. The score data stored in the score data storage unit 51 includes, for example, information such as batter score data, runner score data, and tag information. The score data may include other information such as fielder actions.

The chat data storage unit 52 stores the chat data received by the communication unit 43. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of chat data stored in the chat data storage unit 52. As shown in FIG. 3, the chat data includes an input ID 75, an input person ID 76, an input content 77, and tag information 78.

One input ID 75 is created each time chat data is input or generated in the server 30. The input person ID 76 is information for identifying the input person in one chat data. For example, in the case of chat data generated by the server 30, the input person ID 76 may be a predetermined value (for example, "999" or the like). The input content 77 is information indicating the content of the message displayed in the chat display area 42b. The input content 77 includes, for example, character data or predetermined illustration data. The tag information 78 is information that identifies the chat data created for each input ID 75. One tag information 78 is created each time the input ID 75 is created. Tag numbers (TC0054, TC0055, ...) Are added as indexes to the tag information 78 in ascending order. The ID number of the input ID 75 may be used as the tag information.

The synchronization data storage unit 53 stores synchronization data that associates the score data with the chat data. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of synchronous data stored in the synchronous data storage unit 53. As shown in FIG. 4, the synchronization data has tag information 79 and upload time information 80. The tag information 79 is information corresponding to the tag information 78 of the chat data. The tag information 79 is arranged in the order according to the upload time information 80. The tag information 79 has, for example, the same tag number (TC0054, TC0055, ...) As the corresponding tag information 78, but is not limited to this. For example, the tag information 79 may be added with a series of tag numbers independent of the tag information 78. The upload time information 80 indicates the time when the score data and chat data associated with the tag information 79 are uploaded to the server 30. With the tag information 79 and the upload time information 80, the score data and the chat data are stored in association with each other according to the upload time.

The candidate data storage unit 54 stores a plurality of candidate data. The candidate data is chat data having contents corresponding to the match status data at the time of input when the chat data is input by the input unit 41. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of candidate data stored in the candidate data storage unit 54. As shown in FIG. 5, the candidate data includes words and phrases expressing joy, blessing, etc. such as "done", "congratulations", and "good" when the score is advantageous, and "sorry" and "sorry" when the score is disadvantageous. There are words and phrases that express regret, such as "I've done it." The candidate data is prioritized for each of the cases where the score is favorable and the score is unfavorable. Candidate data are displayed in descending order of priority when inputting chat data.

The control unit 45 controls each unit of the input unit 41, the display unit 42, the communication unit 43, and the storage unit 44. In addition, the control unit 45 performs calculations, processes, and the like according to the instruction signal from the input unit 41. The control unit 45 has a processing device such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a storage device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory). The control unit 45 includes a communication control unit 61, a storage control unit 62, a display control unit 63, and a candidate data setting unit 64.

The communication control unit 61 accesses the server 30 via the communication unit 43, and receives score data, chat data, and the like stored in the server 30. Further, the communication control unit 61 causes the server 30 to transmit the chat data input or selected by the input unit 41 via the communication unit 43.

The storage control unit 62 stores the score data, chat data, and the like acquired from the server 30 in the storage unit 44 in association with the upload time.

The display control unit 63 controls the display content displayed on the display unit 42. The display control unit 63 controls the display content of the score display area 42a based on the score data acquired by the communication unit 43.

Further, the display control unit 63 controls the display content of the chat display area 42b based on the chat data acquired by the communication unit 43. When the chat data is displayed in the chat display area 42b, the display control unit 63 displays a number of chat data that can be displayed in the chat display area 42b side by side in a time series based on the upload time. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, chat data are displayed side by side in chronological order from the upper side to the lower side in the chat display area 42b.

Further, when new chat data is stored in the server 30, the display control unit 63 acquires the latest chat data stored in the server 30 via the communication unit 43 and updates the display content of the chat display area 42b. To do. In this case, the display control unit 63 determines whether or not there is a space for displaying new chat data below the chat data displayed most recently in the chat display area 42b in chronological order. When there is a space for displaying new chat data, the display control unit 63 causes the new chat data to be displayed in the space. When there is no space for displaying new chat data, the display control unit 63 is displayed in the oldest chat data in chronological order, that is, in the chat display area 42b, which is displayed in the chat display area 42b. The entire chat display area 42b is scrolled in the direction of pushing the uppermost chat data above the chat display area 42b. Then, the display control unit 63 displays new chat data in the lower space vacated by scrolling. As a result, the display control unit 63 can update the chat data displayed in the chat display area 42b in real time each time new chat data is uploaded to the server 30 and stored in the storage unit 44. ..

Further, the display control unit 63 can control the display content of the chat display area 42b based on the past chat data stored in the storage unit 44. For example, when the operator touches the inside of the chat display area 42b of the input unit (touch panel) 41 and slides the touch position upward or downward, that is, when the operation of manually scrolling the chat display area 42b is performed, the display is displayed. The control unit 63 changes the chat data to be displayed in the chat display area 42b according to the scroll direction and the scroll amount. For example, when the operator slides the touch position upward, the chat data uploaded after the chat data displayed up to that point is displayed in the chat display area 42b. Further, when the operator slides the touch position downward, the chat data uploaded before the chat data displayed up to that point is displayed in the chat display area 42b. The method for changing the chat data displayed in the chat display area 42b is not limited to the above, and may be performed by another method such as a button, a keyboard, or a mouse.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display control unit 63 displays a screen for inputting chat data when a predetermined operation for inputting new chat data is performed by the input unit 41. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an input screen for inputting chat data. As shown in FIG. 7, the display control unit 63 displays the chat data input unit 91, the candidate data display unit 92, and the input tool display unit 93 on the display unit 42.

The candidate data setting unit 64 is stored in the candidate data storage unit 54 when a predetermined operation is performed on the target area 41a corresponding to the area in which the chat data of the display unit 42 is displayed in the input unit 41. Select the candidate data to be displayed on the candidate data display unit 92 from the candidate data. In the present embodiment, the target area 41a is an area of the input unit 41 that overlaps with, for example, the server message 88, the other person's message 89, and the self-message 90.

Examples of the predetermined operation include an operation of moving the contact point TP from the inside to the outside of the target area 41a, that is, a so-called flick operation. Although the black dot-shaped contact point TP is shown in FIG. 6 for explanation, the contact point TP is not actually displayed. In the flick operation, the candidate data setting unit 64 sets the candidate data based on the direction in which the contact point TP is moved. For example, the candidate data setting unit 64 selects words with positive meanings such as "done", "congratulations", and "good" when the contact point TP moves upward. In addition, the candidate data setting unit 64 can select words with negative meanings such as "sorry" and "done" when the contact point TP moves downward. Further, the candidate data setting unit 64 can select a phrase having another meaning when the contact point TP moves to the left or right.

Further, the candidate data setting unit 64 can set the candidate data based on the speed at which the contact point TP is moved. The candidate data setting unit 64 selects a phrase indicating a stronger meaning when the moving speed of the contact point TP is faster than the first threshold value in each of the above directions, and the moving speed of the contact point TP is slower than the second threshold value. In some cases, words with weaker meanings can be selected. The first threshold value and the second threshold value may be the same value or may be different values.

For example, when the contact point TP moves upward at a speed faster than the first threshold value, the candidate data setting unit 64 selects words with a stronger positive meaning such as "highest!" And "great!". can do. Further, when the contact point TP moves downward at a speed faster than the first threshold value, the candidate data setting unit 64 has a stronger negative meaning such as "no more" or "what are you doing". You can select a phrase.

Further, for example, when the contact point TP moves upward at a speed slower than the second threshold value, the candidate data setting unit 64 selects a phrase having a slightly weak positive meaning, such as "OK". be able to. Further, when the contact point TP moves downward at a speed slower than the second threshold value, the candidate data setting unit 64 can select a phrase having a slightly weak negative meaning such as "I was sorry". ..

In order to distinguish the flick operation from the scroll operation of the chat display area 42b, for example, an operation for preventing the scroll operation may be performed before the flick operation is performed. Examples of such an operation include an operation of touching the target area 41a to be flicked one or more times, a long press of the target area 41a, and the like.

Further, the candidate data setting unit 64 can select candidate data based on the content of the score data. The candidate data setting unit 64 selects or sets candidate data based on the latest score data retroactively from the time when the screen for inputting chat data is displayed. In this case, as the candidate data, a phrase related to the latest score data can be selected or set.

Further, the candidate data setting unit 64 can select candidate data based on the registered data that can be registered in the storage unit 44 in advance. The registration data includes, for example, the team to which the user belongs, the match participants (players) designated by the user, the score data designated by the user, and the like. For example, when a team is registered as registration data, the candidate data setting unit 64 selects a phrase when the score is advantageous when the score data advantageous to the registered team is acquired. On the other hand, when the score data that is advantageous to the registered team is acquired, the candidate data setting unit 64 selects a phrase when the score is disadvantageous.

Further, for example, when a player is registered as registration data, the candidate data setting unit 64 selects a phrase when the score is advantageous when the score data advantageous to the registered player is acquired, as described above. , When score data that is advantageous to the registered player is acquired, it is possible to select a phrase when the score is disadvantageous. In addition, the candidate data setting unit 64 can set words and phrases including the names of registered athletes as candidate data.

Further, for example, when predetermined score data is registered as registration data, when the registered score data is acquired, the candidate data setting unit 64 selects a phrase corresponding to the registered score data. For example, when a home run is registered as registration data and the score data of the home run is acquired, the candidate data setting unit 64 can select a phrase corresponding to the score data such as "home run!" As the candidate data. Furthermore, when teams and players are registered together as registration data, when players of the registered team or registered players hit home runs, when scores such as "nice home run" and "done, home run" are advantageous. Candidate data that combines words and words including score data can be selected or set. On the other hand, if a player of the opponent team hits a home run instead of the registered team, a candidate that combines words such as "home run hit" and "sorry, home run?" Data can be selected or set. For the words and phrases exemplified as the candidate data as described above, for example, the words and phrases registered in the sentence input tool and the like mounted on the chat terminal device 40 may be used, or the words and phrases input as the chat data are used. You may.

Next, the operation of the chat system 100 configured as described above will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the chat input method. In the chat system 100 according to the present embodiment, in the server 30, score data is input from the score input unit 20 as the game progresses, and chat data is input by the chat terminal devices 40, 40A and the like. The server 30 generates chat data based on the score data. The server 30 stores these score data and chat data so that they can be received by the chat terminal devices 40, 40A and the like.

In this state, the chat application is started in the chat terminal device 40. By activating the chat application, in the chat terminal device 40, the communication control unit 61 acquires score data and chat data from the server 30 (step S10). When the score data and the chat data are acquired from the server 30, the storage control unit 62 stores the acquired score data and the chat data in the storage unit 44 in association with each other according to the upload time (step S20). The display control unit 63 displays the score data and chat data stored in the storage unit 44 on the display unit 42 (step S30).

The control unit 45 determines whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed on the target area of the input unit 41 (step S40). When it is determined that the operation is not performed (No in step S40), the control unit 45 causes the processes after step S10 to be repeated. When it is determined in step S40 that a predetermined operation has been performed (Yes in step S40), the display control unit 63 displays an input screen for inputting chat data (step S50), and is a candidate for the input screen. Candidate data is displayed on the data display unit 92 (step S60). In step S60, the candidate data setting unit 64 selects or sets candidate data based on the latest score data retroactively from the time when the screen for inputting chat data is displayed.

The control unit 45 determines whether or not the candidate data displayed on the display unit 42 has been selected (step S70). For example, when an area of the input unit 41 that overlaps the display area of the candidate data displayed on the candidate data display unit 92 is touched, the control unit 45 determines that the candidate data displayed in the touched area has been selected. can do. When it is determined that the candidate data has been selected (Yes in step S70), the communication control unit 61 causes the communication unit 43 to transmit the selected candidate data as chat data to the server 30 (step S80). Further, when the area of the input unit 41 that overlaps the display area of the input tool display unit 93 is touched, the control unit 45 can determine that the candidate data has not been selected. When it is determined that the candidate data has not been selected (No in step S70), the communication control unit 61 transmits the chat data input by the input tool displayed on the input tool display unit 93 from the communication unit 43 to the server 30. (Step S90).

As described above, the chat terminal device 40 according to the present embodiment can receive chat data from the server 30 that manages chat data indicating the contents of the chat, and can transmit the chat data to the server. A storage unit 44 that stores chat data acquired by the communication unit 43, a display unit 42 that can display chat data, an input unit 41 having a touch panel provided on the display unit 42, and a display unit among the touch panel. When a predetermined operation is performed on the target area corresponding to the area where the chat data of 42 is displayed, the control unit 45 that causes the display unit 42 to display the chat data having the content corresponding to the predetermined operation as candidate data. And.

Further, the chat system 100 according to the present embodiment has a server 30 that manages chat data indicating the contents of the chat, and a communication unit 43 that can receive the chat data from the server 30 and can transmit the chat data to the server. A storage unit 44 that stores chat data acquired by the communication unit 43, a display unit 42 that can display chat data, an input unit 41 having a touch panel provided on the display unit 42, and a display unit among the touch panel. When a predetermined operation is performed on the target area corresponding to the area where the chat data of 42 is displayed, the control unit 45 that causes the display unit 42 to display the chat data having the content corresponding to the predetermined operation as candidate data. And the chat terminal device 40 having the above.

Further, the chat input method according to the present embodiment is to receive the chat data from the server 30 that manages the chat data indicating the contents of the chat, to store the received chat data in the storage unit 44, and to store the chat data. Of the touch panels provided on the displayable display unit 42, when a predetermined operation is performed on the target area corresponding to the area where the chat data of the display unit 42 is displayed, the content corresponding to the predetermined operation is performed. This includes displaying the chat data as candidate data on the display unit 42, and transmitting the selected candidate data as chat data to the server 30 when one of the candidate data displayed on the display unit 42 is selected. ..

Further, the chat input program according to the present embodiment has a process of receiving chat data from a server 30 that manages chat data indicating the contents of the chat, a process of storing the received chat data in the storage unit 44, and a process of storing the chat data. Of the touch panels provided on the displayable display unit 42, when a predetermined operation is performed on the target area corresponding to the area where the chat data of the display unit 42 is displayed, the content corresponding to the predetermined operation is performed. A computer performs a process of displaying chat data as candidate data on the display unit 42 and a process of transmitting the selected candidate data as chat data to the server 30 when one of the candidate data displayed on the display unit 42 is selected. To execute.

According to this configuration, candidate data having contents corresponding to the predetermined operation is displayed on the display unit 42 by performing a predetermined operation, and chat data can be input by selecting one of the candidate data. Therefore, it is possible to have the user input chat data easily and in a short time. This makes it possible to reduce the time and effort of the user's chat input.

In the chat terminal device 40 according to the present embodiment, the predetermined operation is an operation of moving the contact point TP from the inside to the outside of the target area 41a. As a result, candidate data can be displayed with a simple operation.

In the chat terminal device 40 according to the present embodiment, the control unit 45 sets candidate data based on the direction in which the contact point TP is moved. As a result, different candidate data can be displayed by changing the moving direction of the contact point TP.

In the chat terminal device 40 according to the present embodiment, the control unit 45 sets candidate data based on the speed at which the contact point TP is moved. As a result, different candidate data can be displayed by changing the moving speed of the contact point TP.

[Second Embodiment]
8 and 9 are diagrams showing an example of the input unit 41 and the display unit 42 of the chat terminal device 40 according to the second embodiment. In the present embodiment, the configuration of the chat system 100 including the chat terminal device 40 is the same as that of the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, since the display mode of the chat display area 42b is different from that of the first embodiment, the differences will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 8, the display control unit 63 transmits the subordinate chat data 94, which is the content chat data for one chat data (for example, server message 88, other person's message 89, self-message 90, etc.) in the communication unit 43. When received, the subordinate chat data 94 can be displayed on the display unit 42. Hereinafter, as one chat data, a server message 88 and another person's message 89 will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the same explanation can be made for the self-message 90.

The subordinate chat data 94 includes, for example, chat data (comments, etc.) as a reply to one chat data 88, 89. The display control unit 63 can display the subordinate chat data 94 on the lower side of the chat data 88 and 89, for example. When a plurality of subordinate chat data 94 exist for one chat data 88 and 89, the display control unit 63 can display the subordinate chat data 94 on the lower side in the order of the times uploaded to the server 30, for example. In the example shown in FIG. 8, three subordinate chat data 94a, 94b, 94c exist for one chat data 88, 89. These subordinate chat data 94a, 94b, 94c are displayed on the lower side of one chat data 88, 89, and are displayed on the lower side in the order of upload time.

As shown in FIG. 8, the display control unit 63 can display the switching button 42c for switching the display / non-display of the subordinate chat data 94 on the chat data 88 and 89 in which the subordinate chat data 94 exists. .. By touching the area overlapping the switching button 42c in the input unit 41, it is possible to switch between displaying and hiding the subordinate chat data 94. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the switching button 42c is in the display mode for displaying the subordinate chat data 94. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the switching button 42c is in a non-display mode in which the subordinate chat data 94 is hidden. In the non-display mode, the display control unit 63 does not display the subordinate chat data 94 for one chat data 88, 89.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the input unit 41 and the display unit 42 of the chat terminal device 40. As shown in FIG. 10, the display control unit 63 may perform a timed display of the subordinate chat data 95 after displaying it for a predetermined time around the subordinate chat data 88 and 89 of the display unit 42. It is possible. The display control unit 63 can perform timed display when a predetermined operation is input to the input unit 41.

When performing timed display, the display control unit 63 can set a predetermined time according to the length of the chat content of the subordinate chat data 95. Further, the display control unit 63 may set a predetermined time to be the same time for all the subordinate chat data 95.

When a plurality of dependent chat data 95 exist in one chat data 88 and 89, the display control unit 63 can display the dependent chat data 95 in order for each predetermined time based on the upload time. When displaying a plurality of subordinate chat data 95, the display control unit 63 may display the next subordinate chat data 95 after the one subordinate chat data 95 is hidden, or the display control unit 63 may display the next subordinate chat data 95. May be displayed before the next subordinate chat data 95 is hidden. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, the display control unit 63 displays the subordinate chat data 95 (95a to 95f) subordinate to one chat data 88, 89 so as to overlap the upper side (display side) in the display order. You may. In this case, the display control unit 63 may hide all the subordinate chat data 95 at the same timing or in the order of display after all the subordinate chat data 95 are displayed.

Further, for example, in the non-display mode shown in FIG. 9, the display control unit 63 performs time-limited display on the new subordinate chat data 94 when new subordinate chat data 94 for one chat data 88, 89 is received. You may. In this case, the display control unit 63 can display the subordinate chat data 94 in the vicinity of the subordinate chat data 88 and 89.

In the present embodiment, the storage unit 44 has a process of receiving chat data from a server that manages chat data indicating the contents of the chat, and a process of storing the received chat data in the storage unit 44 in association with the time. , The process of displaying the chat data on the display unit 42 and the subordinate chat data of the chat data that is dependent on the other chat data are hidden after being displayed around the subordinate chat data of the display unit 42 for a predetermined time. Stores a chat display program that causes the computer to execute the process of performing timed display.

Next, the operation of the chat terminal device 40 according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the chat display method. First, the chat application is started on the chat terminal device 40. By activating the chat application, in the chat terminal device 40, the communication control unit 61 acquires score data and chat data from the server 30 (step S110). When the score data and the chat data are acquired from the server 30, the storage control unit 62 stores the acquired score data and the chat data in the storage unit 44 in association with each other according to the upload time (step S120). The display control unit 63 displays the score data and chat data stored in the storage unit 44 on the display unit 42 (step S130).

The control unit 45 determines whether or not a predetermined operation for performing the timed display of the subordinate chat data 94 (or 95: the same applies hereinafter) has been performed (step S140). When it is determined that the predetermined operation is not performed (No in step S140), the control unit 45 causes the processes after step S110 to be repeated. When it is determined in step S140 that a predetermined operation has been performed (Yes in step S140), the display control unit 63 causes the subordinate chat data 94 to perform timed display (step S150).

As described above, the chat terminal device 40 according to the present embodiment can receive chat data from a server that manages chat data indicating the contents of the chat, and has a communication unit 43 capable of transmitting chat data to the server. , The storage unit 44 that stores the chat data received by the communication unit 43 in association with the time, the display unit 42 that can display the chat data, and the display unit 42 that displays the chat data received by the communication unit 43 and chats. Regarding the dependent chat data that is dependent on other chat data among the data, the control unit 45 that can perform timed display that hides the dependent chat data after displaying it for a predetermined time around the dependent chat data in the display unit 42. Be prepared.

Further, the chat system according to the present embodiment communicates with a server that manages chat data indicating the contents of the chat and a communication unit 43 that can receive chat data from the server and can send chat data to the server. The storage unit 44 that stores the chat data received by the unit 43 in association with the time, the display unit 42 that can display the chat data, and the chat data received by the communication unit 43 are displayed on the display unit 42, and the chat data is displayed. Of the display units 42, the dependent chat data that is dependent on other chat data has a control unit 45 that can display a timed display around the dependent chat data for a predetermined time and then hide the data. It is provided with a chat terminal 40.

Further, the chat display method according to the present embodiment is to receive chat data from a server that manages chat data indicating the contents of the chat, and to store the received chat data in the storage unit 44 in association with the time. , The chat data is displayed on the display unit 42, and the subordinate chat data subordinate to other chat data in the chat data is hidden after being displayed around the subordinate chat data in the display unit 42 for a predetermined time. Includes timed display.

Further, the chat display program according to the present embodiment includes a process of receiving chat data from a server that manages chat data indicating the contents of the chat, and a process of storing the received chat data in the storage unit 44 in association with the time. , The process of displaying the chat data on the display unit 42 and the subordinate chat data of the chat data that is dependent on the other chat data are hidden after being displayed around the subordinate chat data of the display unit 42 for a predetermined time. Have the computer execute the process of performing the timed display.

According to this configuration, the dependent chat data and the independent chat data of the dependent destination can be displayed separately. In addition, by hiding the subordinate chat data, the display of the display unit is organized. As a result, the user can easily grasp the relationship between the chat data of the subordinate destination and the subordinate chat data, and the display can be easily viewed. Further, when the user inputs new chat data, the independent chat data and the dependent chat data can be input separately.

The chat terminal device 40 according to the present embodiment further includes an input unit 41 capable of inputting an operation, and the control unit 45 performs a timed display when a predetermined operation is input to the input unit 41. As a result, the dependent chat data can be displayed according to the timing desired by the user.

In the chat terminal device 40 according to the present embodiment, when a plurality of dependent chat data are present in one chat data, the control unit 45 sequentially stores the dependent chat data by a predetermined time based on the time stored in the storage unit 44. indicate. Thereby, for example, by displaying the subordinate chat data 94 in the order of time series, it is possible to make it easier for the user to understand the relationship of the plurality of subordinate chat data in the time series.

In the chat terminal device 40 according to the present embodiment, the control unit 45 sets a predetermined time according to the length of the chat content of the dependent chat data. As a result, it is possible to reduce the waiting time of the user by suppressing the display of the dependent chat data having a short chat content for too long. In addition, it is possible to prevent the display time of the dependent chat data having a long chat content from becoming too short, and to allow the user to fully understand the chat content.

In the chat terminal device 40 according to the present embodiment, the control unit 45 performs a timed display when the dependent chat data is received. As a result, the received subordinate chat data can be displayed in a display mode that catches the eye of the user.

The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

TP ... contact point, 20 ... score input unit, 30 ... server, 40, 40A ... chat terminal device, 41 ... input unit, 41a ... target area, 42 ... display unit, 42a ... score display area, 42b ... chat display area, 42c ... switching button, 42g ... group display area, 43 ... communication unit, 44 ... storage unit, 45 ... control unit, 51 ... score data storage unit, 52 ... chat data storage unit, 53 ... period data storage unit, 54 ... candidate Data storage unit, 61 ... Communication control unit, 62 ... Storage control unit, 63 ... Display control unit, 64 ... Candidate data setting unit, 77 ... Input contents, 78, 79 ... Tag information, 81 ... Scoreboard, 82 ... Advance Display, 83 ... Inning display, 84 ... Score display, 85 ... Count display, 86 ... Batter display, 87 ... Pitcher display, 88,88a, 88b ... Server message, 88,89 ... Chat data, 89 ... Person message, Others Message, 90 ... Self-message, 91 ... Chat data input unit, 92 ... Candidate data display unit, 93 ... Input tool display unit, 94, 94a, 94b, 94c, 95 ... Dependent chat data, 100 ... Chat system

Claims (7)

A communication unit that can receive the chat data from a server that manages chat data indicating the content of the chat and can send the chat data to the server.
A storage unit that stores the chat data received by the communication unit, and a storage unit.
A display unit that can display the chat data and
An input unit having a touch panel provided on the display unit and
When a predetermined operation is performed on the target area of the touch panel corresponding to the area in which the chat data is displayed on the display unit, the chat data having the content corresponding to the predetermined operation is used as candidate data. A chat terminal device including a control unit to be displayed on the display unit. The chat terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined operation is an operation of moving a contact point from the inside to the outside of the target area. The chat terminal device according to claim 2, wherein the control unit sets the candidate data based on the direction in which the contact point is moved. The chat terminal device according to claim 3, wherein the control unit sets the candidate data based on the speed at which the contact point is moved. A server that manages chat data that shows the content of the chat,
A communication unit that can receive the chat data from the server and can transmit the chat data to the server, a storage unit that stores the chat data received by the communication unit, and the chat data can be displayed. A predetermined operation was performed on a display unit, an input unit having a touch panel provided on the display unit, and a target area of the touch panel corresponding to the area in which the chat data of the display unit is displayed. In this case, a chat system including a control unit for displaying the chat data having contents corresponding to the predetermined operation as candidate data on the display unit, and a chat terminal device having the control unit. Receiving the chat data from a server that manages chat data indicating the content of the chat
To memorize the received chat data and
Of the touch panels provided on the display unit capable of displaying the chat data, when a predetermined operation is performed on the target area corresponding to the area in which the chat data is displayed on the display unit, the predetermined operation is performed. Displaying the chat data having the contents corresponding to the above as candidate data on the display unit, and
A chat input method including, when one of the candidate data displayed on the display unit is selected, the selected candidate data is transmitted to the server as the chat data. The process of receiving the chat data from the server that manages the chat data indicating the content of the chat, and
The process of storing the received chat day and
Of the touch panels provided on the display unit capable of displaying the chat data, when a predetermined operation is performed on the target area corresponding to the area in which the chat data is displayed on the display unit, the predetermined operation is performed. The process of displaying the chat data with the contents corresponding to the above as candidate data on the display unit, and
A chat input program that causes a computer to execute a process of transmitting the selected candidate data as the chat data to the server when one of the candidate data displayed on the display unit is selected.

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