JP2021176545A - Game server, program, method, game system, and information processing terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game system in which a user raises a virtual living body by keeping a good sleeping habit, and maintains a motivation for keeping a good sleeping habit while enjoying raising the virtual living body.SOLUTION: A game server for managing the progress of a virtual living body raising game includes: an acquisition part for acquiring sleeping information including at least a sleeping pattern indicating the into-bed time and wake-up time of a user; a sleeping history storage part for storing the acquired sleeping information as a sleeping history; and a processing part for executing processing on the raising game on the basis of the sleeping pattern in the sleeping history.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present disclosure relates to game servers, programs, methods, game systems and information processing terminals.

In recent years, activity measuring devices that measure human behavior and activity amount by using a motion detection sensor or the like that detects body movement have become widespread. The activity measuring device raises the user's health consciousness by presenting the amount of activity to the user, and it is desired to use the activity measuring device continuously. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an invention that raises a user's awareness of health in the process of enjoying a virtual life form breeding game using measured biological information.

JP-A-2007-11763639

However, the invention described in Patent Document 1 only reflects the parameters based on the automatically acquired biometric information in the game, and does not easily trigger the user to get into the habit of continuously living a regular life.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to nurture a virtual life form by allowing the user to lead a regular life, in particular, to lead a good sleep habit, and the user can use the virtual life form. It is to provide a game server, a program, a method, a game system, and an information processing terminal that manage the progress of a training game that can maintain motivation to have a good sleep habit while enjoying training.

In order to achieve the above object, the game server according to the present disclosure is a server that manages the progress of a virtual life form breeding game, and acquires sleep information including at least a sleep pattern indicating a user's bedtime and wake-up time. It includes an acquisition unit, a sleep history storage unit that stores the acquired sleep information as a sleep history, and a processing unit that executes processing related to a training game based on the sleep pattern of the sleep history.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the program according to the present disclosure is a program for managing the progress of a virtual life form breeding game, and sleep information including at least a sleep pattern indicating a user's bedtime and wake-up time. It functions as an acquisition unit for acquiring the above, a sleep history storage unit for storing the acquired sleep information as a sleep history, and a processing unit for executing processing related to the training game based on the sleep pattern of the sleep history.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the method according to the present disclosure is a method for managing the progress of a virtual life form breeding game, and acquires sleep information including at least a sleep pattern indicating a user's bedtime and wake-up time. A step of storing the acquired sleep information as a sleep history, and a step of executing a process related to the training game based on the sleep pattern of the sleep history.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the game system according to the present disclosure is a system in which a game server that manages the progress of a virtual life form breeding game and a user terminal are connected via a network, and is a game. The server is based on an acquisition unit that acquires sleep information including at least a sleep pattern indicating a user's bedtime and wake-up time, a sleep history storage unit that stores the acquired sleep information as a sleep history, and a sleep pattern of the sleep history. , A processing unit that executes processing related to the training game, and the like.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the information processing terminal according to the present disclosure is an information processing terminal that executes a virtual life form breeding game, and sleep information including at least a sleep pattern indicating a user's bedtime and wake-up time. It is provided with an acquisition unit for acquiring the data, a sleep history storage unit for storing the acquired sleep information as a sleep history, and a processing unit for executing processing related to the training game based on the sleep pattern of the sleep history.

According to the present disclosure, since the user's regular life leads to the development of the virtual life form, the user can maintain the motivation to lead a good sleep habit while enjoying the development game.

It is a block diagram of the game system 1. It is a function block diagram which shows an example of the function structure of the user terminal 100. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of the functional configuration of a game server 200. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in a user terminal 100. It is a flowchart which shows the process in a game server 200. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of judgment of a reference sleep pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of a plus event. It is a figure which shows an example of a bonus event. It is a figure which shows an example of a minus event. It is a block diagram of the game system 2. It is a function block diagram which shows an example of the function structure of the user terminal 300. It is a figure explaining the detection example of jet lag. It is a figure explaining an example of the information about the quality of sleep. It is a function block diagram which shows an example of the function structure of the user terminal 400.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings illustrating the embodiments, the common components are designated by the same reference numerals, and the repeated description will be omitted. The following embodiments do not unreasonably limit the contents of the present disclosure described in the claims. Also, not all of the components shown in the embodiments are essential components of the present disclosure.

<Embodiment 1>
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of the game system 1. The configuration of the game system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The game system 1 includes a user terminal 100 and a game server 200, and is communicably connected via a network NW. The network NW is composed of WAN (World Area Network), LAN (Local Area Network) and the like.

Although only one user terminal 100 is shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 includes a plurality of user terminals 100 provided for each user. The game system in the present embodiment maintains the motivation for the user to send a good sleep habit in the process of enjoying the virtual life form breeding game.

The user terminal 100 detects the sleep information of the user and transmits it to the game server 200. The sleep information includes at least a sleep pattern indicating the user's bedtime and wake-up time. The bedtime represents the time when the user falls asleep, and may be, for example, the time when the user goes to bed or the time when the user's consciousness shifts from the awake state to the sleep state. The wake-up time represents the time when the user wakes up, and may be, for example, the time when the user wakes up from the bed or the time when the user shifts from the sleeping state to the awakened state. .. In the present embodiment, the pair of bedtime and wake-up time from sleeping to waking up is referred to as a sleep pattern.

The game server 200 is a game server that manages the progress of the virtual life form breeding game, and provides a game service for breeding the virtual life form in response to a request from the user terminal 100. For example, the game server 200 distributes the game program to the user terminal 100 that has accessed via the network NW, and the game program is executed on the user terminal 100. The user terminal 100 that executes the game program transmits the sleep information of the user to the game server 200.

The game server 200 acquires sleep information from the user terminal 100 and stores it as a sleep history. Then, the game server 200 executes a process related to the training game based on the sleep pattern based on the sleep history and the sleep pattern of the acquired sleep information, and transmits information on the progress of the training game to the user terminal 100.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the user terminal 100 detects the sleep information of the user and transmits the sleep information to the game server 200. Further, the game server 200 executes a process related to the training game based on the sleep information, and transmits the process result to the user terminal 100. That is, the user can maintain the motivation to send a good sleep habit while enjoying the training game in which the user's sleep information is used as the game input.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 100. The user terminal 100 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

The user terminal 100 is an information processing device, and in the present embodiment, for example, a smartphone, a feature phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a portable game machine, a stationary game machine, a head mount display, or the like. It is a wearable terminal or a multifunctional device such as a multifunctional television receiver (smart television) having an information processing function.

That is, the user terminal 100 has various functions (for example, input function, output (display) function, information processing function, network communication function, sensor function, call function, camera function, etc.) possessed by a general multifunctional device. doing.

The network communication function is a communication function via the Internet or the like and / or a communication function via a mobile communication network. The user terminal 100 may be realized by installing a predetermined function on a ready-made multifunctional device. In the present embodiment, the user terminal 100 is used not only as the multifunctional device but also for detecting the sleep information and executing the training game.

The user terminal 100 includes a communication unit 110, an input unit 120, an output unit 130, a storage unit 140, a sensor unit 150, and a processing unit 160.

The communication unit 110 performs various controls for communicating with the game server 200 via the network NW, and the functions can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, a program, or the like.

The input unit 120 is an interface for receiving an input from the user, and sends the user's input to the processing unit 160. The input unit 120 is, for example, a touch panel, a button, a microphone, and a controller. The sensing data detected by the sensor unit 150, which will be described later, may be input from the user. The user can input the training game through the input unit 120.

The output unit 130 is, for example, a display device such as a display or an audio output device such as a speaker, and displays and outputs various images and sounds generated by the user terminal 100 in response to an input to the input unit 120, or displays and outputs a game. It displays and outputs various images and sounds based on the data received from the server 200. The output unit 130 includes an artificial intelligence-equipped speaker (smart speaker).

Further, the output unit 130 may have a notification function for prompting the user to wake up by sound (alarm or the like), light, vibration, or the like. For example, when the reference wake-up time (detailed in FIG. 6) is reached or the time is approaching, the cry and movement (vibration) of the virtual life form and the light imagining the virtual life form may be output. Further, it is possible to output music such as a bark or an item of a virtual life form different from the virtual life form that the user is nurturing so that the user can expect the progress of the game. This can motivate the user to get up in the morning.

The storage unit 140 is a storage device for storing programs and various data for operating a computer. The storage unit 140 may include a temporary storage area and storage.

The sensor unit 150 is various devices that detect various states of the user terminal 100. The sensor unit 150 is, for example, an attitude sensor (accelerometer or gyro sensor) that detects the attitude or tilt of the terminal itself, a gaze sensor that detects the direction of the user's line of sight, an optical sensor that detects the brightness of the surroundings, or an operation of the user. It is an infrared sensor that detects. Further, the sensor unit 150 is a microphone that collects the sound around the user terminal 100, a humidity sensor that detects the humidity around the user terminal 100, a geomagnetic sensor that detects the magnetic field at the location of the user terminal 100, and the like. You may.

Further, the sensor unit 150 may detect various information by using the above-mentioned sensor function. For example, the sensor unit 150 may detect the number of walks of the user holding the user terminal 100 by using the function of the acceleration sensor. Further, the sensor unit 150 uses the function of the acceleration sensor to detect operation information indicating whether the user terminal 100 is operating or stationary at regular time intervals or at each timing when the user terminal 100 operates. You may. The sensor unit 150 sends the sensing data detected as described above to the processing unit 160.

Further, the sensor unit 150 is an information processing terminal (so-called wearable terminal) that can be worn by the user and is communicably connected to the user terminal 100, such as a wristwatch type or ring type terminal, and the biometric information of the user. May be detected. The sensor unit 150 determines the user's heart rate by, for example, a photoelectric volumetric pulse wave recording method, and sends it to the processing unit 160 as sensing data. The sensing data detected by the sensor unit 150 is not limited to these, and biological information related to the user's sleep, such as respiration, pulse, and body movement, may be detected.

The processing unit 160 executes various types of information processing executed in the user terminal 100. The processing unit 160 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory. In the user terminal 100, the various information processing is executed by the CPU using the memory to execute the information processing program stored in the storage unit 140. In the present embodiment, as the information processing, the processing unit 160 executes a process of calculating sleep information, a process of presenting information on the progress of the training game received from the game server 200 to the user, and the like. Further, when the user terminal 100 operates as a multifunctional device, the processing unit 160 executes information processing for realizing each function. Further, the processing unit 160 acquires the current date and time by using the system clock.

The processing unit 160 calculates a sleep pattern indicating a user's bedtime and wake-up time based on the sensing data sent from the sensor unit 150. Then, the processing unit 160 instructs the communication unit 110 to transmit the sleep information to the game server 200. The sleep pattern may be calculated by using the sleep analysis function of a general multifunctional device as described above, and how to calculate the bedtime and the wake-up time is determined by the training game. It may be set by the developer or the like. For example, in the training game, the time when the user performs the operation of putting the virtual life form to sleep may be set as the bedtime, and the time when the user performs the operation of raising the virtual life form may be set as the wake-up time. As an operation to wake up the virtual life form, for example, the virtual life form displayed on the display may be tapped or the terminal may be shaken. Further, the processing unit 160 may be configured to transmit the sensing data sent from the sensor unit 150 to the game server 200 via the communication unit 110 and calculate the sleep pattern in the game server 200.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the game server 200. The game server 200 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each part) shown in FIG. 3 are omitted.

The game server 200 includes a communication unit 210, an acquisition unit 220, a storage unit 230, and a processing unit 240.

The communication unit 210 performs various controls for communicating with the user terminal 100 via the network NW, and the functions can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, a program, or the like.

The acquisition unit 220 acquires the sleep information received from the user terminal 100 by the communication unit 210 and sends it to the storage unit 230.

The storage unit 230 is a storage device for storing a program for operating a computer and various data, and includes a sleep history 231 and game information 232.

The sleep history 231 functions as a sleep history storage unit, and accumulates the user's sleep information acquired by the acquisition unit 220, that is, a sleep pattern indicating the user's bedtime and wake-up time. The game information 232 stores information about a virtual life form breeding game. The storage unit 230 may include a temporary storage area and storage. Further, the storage unit 230 may be configured to store the sensing data received from the user terminal 100 by the communication unit 210.

The processing unit 240 executes various types of information processing executed by the game server 200. The processing unit 240 has a CPU and a memory, and various information processing is executed by the CPU using the memory to execute an information processing program stored in the storage unit 230. In the present embodiment, the processing unit 240 executes the processing related to the training game based on the sleep pattern of the sleep history as the above-mentioned information processing. In addition, the processing unit 240 may execute processing related to the training game based on various information detected by the user terminal 100. The processing result related to the training game is transmitted to the user terminal 100. The processing unit 240 may perform the progress processing of the training game according to the random number result corresponding to the acquired sleep information. Further, the processing unit 240 acquires the current date and time by using the system clock.

In the present embodiment, the “server” refers to one information processing device (that is, a server device), and when the server is composed of a plurality of server devices, the server device group (that is, the server system). It means to refer to the whole. Further, in the present embodiment, the game server 200 will be described as an integrated configuration, but the game server 200 may have a configuration including a plurality of server devices divided according to functions and / or roles. For example, the game server 200 may be configured to include a data server that stores sleep information acquired from the user terminal 100 and a service server that provides game services based on the sleep information. Further, the game server 200 may be configured to include a shop server that provides and charges for items when providing a service for providing items as part of the game service.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the user terminal 100. An example of processing in the user terminal 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The user terminal 100 may use an input operation from the user to the effect of going to bed as a trigger to start processing. The input operation to go to bed is, for example, an operation of interrupting the breeding game or an operation of putting the virtual life form to sleep (stroking the virtual life form via the touch panel, turning off the electricity used by the virtual life form, etc.). May be good. Further, the user terminal 100 constantly executes sensing by the sensor unit 150, and can detect the user's sleep from the sensing data (for example, the movement of the terminal, the ambient brightness, the voice, etc.). Further, when the standard bedtime (detailed in FIG. 6) approaches, the virtual life form may be made sleepy, or the game world may be set to night to encourage the user to go to bed.

In step S401, the processing unit 160 of the user terminal 100 instructs the sensor unit 150 to execute sensing. Specifically, the sensor unit 150 senses biological information such as the movement of the user terminal 100 and the user's heart rate. The processing unit 160 acquires sensing data from the sensor unit 150.

In step S402, the processing unit 160 determines whether or not a sleep pattern indicating the bedtime and wake-up time can be calculated based on the sensing data sent from the sensor unit 150. When it is determined that the sensing data is not sufficiently acquired by the processing unit 160 so that the sleep pattern can be calculated (N in step S402), the processing returns to step S401. If not (Y in step S402), the processing unit 160 calculates the sleep pattern and the process proceeds to step S403.

In step S403, the processing unit 160 instructs the communication unit 110 to transmit the sleep information including the calculated sleep pattern to the game server 200.

In step S404, the communication unit 110 receives the game information transmitted from the game server 200 according to the sleep information transmitted in step S403, and sends it to the processing unit 160.

In step S405, the processing unit 160 instructs the output unit 130 to output the game information received in step S404, and ends the processing.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing in the game server 200. An example of processing in the game server 200 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, the game server 200 uses the reception of sleep information from the user terminal 100 as a trigger to start processing.

In step S501, the acquisition unit 220 of the game server 200 acquires sleep information including a sleep pattern indicating the user's bedtime and wake-up time transmitted from the user terminal 100 via the communication unit 210, and the storage unit 230. Send to.

In step S502, the storage unit 230 stores the sleep information as the sleep history in the sleep history 231.

In step S503, the processing unit 240 determines whether the sleep pattern based on the sleep history stored in the sleep history 231 satisfies the reference sleep pattern. The standard sleep pattern is a sleep pattern based on the standard bedtime and the standard wake-up time set by the user, the game developer of the training game, and the like.

Further, the processing unit 240 may recognize the user's regular sleep pattern based on the sleep history and set the recognized sleep pattern as the reference sleep pattern. Since there are individual differences in sleep patterns, by setting a standard sleep pattern for each person based on the sleep history, the user can be made to send a sleep habit that suits his / her constitution without overdoing it. Can be.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of determining the reference sleep pattern. An example of a criterion for determining whether or not the sleep pattern satisfies the reference sleep pattern will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 6, the vertical axis represents time and the horizontal axis represents date, and the standard bedtime is 21:00 and the standard wake-up time is 7 o'clock. Sleep patterns 10 to 14 represent sleep patterns indicating bedtime and wake-up time by line segments.

The reference sleep pattern is set based on the reference bedtime and the reference wake-up time (hereinafter, the reference bedtime and / or the reference wake-up time may be referred to as a reference time), and the range in which the minimum sleep time is secured. May have a range of time zones. In the example of FIG. 6, the width is set in the range of 30 minutes before the reference time and 15 minutes after the reference time. The width of the reference time may be different before and after the reference time. For example, from the viewpoint of recommending early to bed and early rising, the width of the time zone is set longer than that after the time zone before the reference time. In addition, the minimum sleep time may be changed according to the age of the user. For example, 7 hours for adults and 10 hours for children can be set by the user or the game developer.

The sleep patterns 10 to 12 include the bedtime in the reference bedtime (time zone), and the wake-up time is also included in the reference wake-up time (time zone). Therefore, the processing unit 240 determines that the sleep patterns 10 to 12 satisfy the reference sleep pattern.

On the other hand, in the sleep pattern 13, the bedtime is 21:00 and satisfies the standard bedtime, but the wake-up time is after 7:15 and does not satisfy the standard wake-up time. Therefore, the processing unit 240 determines that the sleep pattern 13 does not satisfy the reference sleep pattern.

In the sleep pattern 14, the wake-up time is between 7:00 and 7:15 and satisfies the standard wake-up time, but the bedtime is after 21:15 and does not satisfy the standard bedtime. Therefore, the processing unit 240 determines that the sleep pattern 14 does not satisfy the reference sleep pattern.

As described above, the processing unit 240 determines whether the sleep pattern satisfies the reference sleep pattern.

In addition, when it is considered that the processing unit 240 has a problem in sensing in the user terminal, such as the sleep time being fragmented or the sleep time not being detected from the sleep information acquired from the user terminal 100, the processing unit 240 may have a problem in sensing in the user terminal. A sleep pattern may be assumed based on the amount of activity such as the number of steps of the user in the daytime. For example, when the processing unit 240 determines that a problem has occurred in the sensing of the user terminal, the processing unit 240 acquires sensing data regarding the amount of activity of the user from the user terminal 100. Then, when the activity amount of the user on that day is the average activity amount of the user, it is assumed that the activity amount is the average sleep pattern calculated based on the sleep history of the user so far. As a result, even if there is a problem in detecting sleep information, by taking such a remedy, it is possible to prevent the progress of the training game from being disadvantageous to the user.

Returning to FIG. 5, in step S503, whether or not the sleep pattern based on the sleep history stored in the sleep history 231 satisfies the reference sleep pattern, that is, the sleep of the sleep information acquired from the user terminal 100. When it is determined whether the pattern satisfies the reference sleep pattern and it is determined that the pattern does not satisfy the reference sleep pattern (N in step S503), in step S504, the processing unit 240 performs a process of generating a negative event in the training game. The processing result is stored in the game information 232 of the storage unit 230. The details of the events in the training game will be described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reference sleep pattern is satisfied (Y in step S503), in step S505, the processing unit 240 determines whether or not the sleep pattern continuously satisfies the reference sleep pattern for a predetermined period or longer based on the sleep history. To judge. When it is determined that the sleep pattern based on the sleep history does not satisfy the reference sleep pattern for a predetermined period or more (N in step S505), in step S506, the processing unit 240 performs a process of generating a positive event in the training game, and processes the process. The result is stored in the game information 232 of the storage unit 230. When it is determined that the sleep pattern based on the sleep history satisfies the reference sleep pattern for a predetermined period or longer (Y in step S505), in step S507, the processing unit 240 generates a bonus event different from the plus event in the training game. The processing is performed, and the processing result is stored in the game information 232 of the storage unit 230.

The user may set an arbitrary number of days as the predetermined period, for example, 3 days or 1 week. By setting a predetermined period for the user to generate the bonus event by himself / herself, it is possible to set an effort target for continuing a good sleep habit, and the occurrence of the bonus event can give the user a sense of accomplishment.

In addition, the developer of the game may set a predetermined period as an internal parameter of the game. The user can maintain the motivation to send a good sleep habit while expecting when the bonus event will occur, and the occurrence of the bonus event can give the user a sense of surprise and satisfaction.

In step S508, the processing unit 240 transmits the in-game processing as game information to the user terminal 100 via the communication unit 210, and ends the processing.

The processing unit 240 may generate each of the above-mentioned events and also generate a mini game. By letting the user play a mini game, it is possible to prevent the user from sleeping twice. A mini-game requires the user to do some work, for example, shaking the terminal itself, tapping or swiping the display to wake up a virtual life form, play, pet, or stand up and take a predetermined number of steps. A game that requires an operation that actually moves the body, such as catching a virtual life form by walking, is preferable. As a result, the effect of surely awakening the user can be expected.

Further, the mini-game may be played within a predetermined time from the occurrence of each event. If you clear the mini-game, you can give incentives such as giving points (described later) to motivate you not to sleep twice.

7 to 9 are diagrams for explaining an example of an event in the training game. An example of a plus event, a bonus event, and a minus event in the training game will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. The processing unit 240 may change the content of each event according to the random number result corresponding to the acquired sleep information.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a plus event. A plus event is an event that occurs when the user's sleep pattern satisfies the standard sleep pattern to advance the breeding game in an advantageous manner. For example, an event for growing a virtual life form or a point related to the virtual life form is given. It is an event to add, an event to give items and benefits in the training game.

Growing a virtual life form means, for example, becoming larger in appearance, becoming stronger, becoming more attractive, becoming an adult from a child, evolving, or maturing internally. Not limited.

In addition, the points may be experience points of virtual life forms or in-game currency for purchasing in-game items. Depending on the value of the points, the level of the virtual life form may be determined, or various virtual life forms may appear. Plus events can give users an incentive to adhere to standard sleep patterns.

In FIG. 7, the character A, which is a virtual life form, acquires an experience value (corresponding to points) and level up (corresponding to growth) according to the user's sleep pattern satisfying the reference sleep pattern. That is, the character A grows when the user's sleep pattern satisfies the reference sleep pattern. As a result, the user can advance the training game while enjoying the process in which the character A grows by sending a good sleep habit.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus event. A bonus event is an event in which a sleep pattern based on a sleep history satisfies a standard sleep pattern for a predetermined period or longer to advance a breeding game in a particularly advantageous manner, and for example, promotes the growth of a virtual life form. Events, events that add points related to virtual life forms as bonuses, and events that give items and benefits that make the progress of the training game advantageous, but are not limited to this example. For example, it may be an event in which a character comes to deposit to nurture a new virtual life form. By raising a virtual life form on behalf of the character, you can receive a message of gratitude or points from the character.

In addition, the user may be notified of the occurrence of a bonus event. This can be a motivation to continuously adhere to the reference sleep pattern. For example, the next Sunday, a new virtual life form will appear, points will be added, etc., and the user will be expected to have a bonus event. The bonus event can give the user an incentive to keep the standard sleep pattern for a certain period of time or longer.

In FIG. 8, the virtual life form acquires the experience value more than the experience value acquired in the plus event and significantly improves the level according to the user's sleep pattern satisfying the reference sleep pattern for a predetermined period or more. In addition, items (rewards) that make the progress of the training game advantageous are given. When the item is used to put the virtual life form to sleep, for example, it makes it easier to raise the level of the virtual life form, other virtual life forms appear, and other special effects are performed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a negative event. A negative event is an event that is caused by the user's sleep pattern not satisfying the standard sleep pattern, which makes the progress of the training game unfavorable. For example, the growth of the virtual life form is stopped, degenerated, weakened, or virtual. It is not limited to this example, although it includes subtracting points related to living organisms. For example, if the user's sleep time (length) is shorter than the time determined by the reference time, the virtual life form may be sleepy in the daytime, and the speed of training may be slowed down. good. That is, if the user lacks sleep, it makes it difficult for the virtual life form to grow while the user is awake. Negative events can remind users to adhere to standard sleep patterns and to have good sleep habits.

In FIG. 9, the character A, which is a virtual life form, cannot acquire the experience value and the level is not raised because the user's sleep pattern does not satisfy the reference sleep pattern. In addition, points indicating the degree of health and the degree of energy related to the character A may be consumed (subtracted) to produce a dull effect.

As described above, based on the sleep pattern, for example, the processing related to the training game as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 is executed.

In the training game, the difficulty level may be set for putting the virtual life form to sleep. For example, at the start of the training game, a virtual life form with a low difficulty of sleeping may be trained so that the level of the virtual life form can be easily raised. As a result, the training game can be easily enjoyed and can be connected to a regular sleep pattern.

In addition, as the training game progresses, the difficulty level of putting the virtual life form to sleep may be increased. That is, since it becomes difficult to raise the level of the virtual life form, it is possible to make the user aware and continue a regular sleep pattern so that a plus event or a bonus event occurs to raise the level.

In addition, a plurality of virtual life forms may be cultivated so that the difficulty level of sleeping one virtual life form affects the sleeping of other virtual life forms to enhance the game. .. For example, if the user is awake beyond the standard bedtime, a virtual life form with a high difficulty of sleeping is introduced to make the virtual life form under development difficult to sleep (that is, the difficulty of sleeping is increased). .. With the advent of virtual creatures with a high degree of difficulty in sleeping, the difficulty of sleeping the virtual creatures currently being cultivated will increase and it will be difficult to raise the level, so for users, do not exceed the standard bedtime. Can make you aware of going to bed. This allows the user to enjoy the game continuously, which in turn motivates the user to continue with a regular sleep pattern.

(Explanation of effect)
The game system according to the present embodiment executes processing related to the training game based on sleep information including a sleep pattern indicating a user's bedtime and wake-up time. Since the user's regular life leads to the development of virtual life forms, the user can maintain the motivation to lead a good sleep habit while enjoying the development game.

Further, the game system according to the present embodiment generates various events in the training game according to the sleep pattern. By generating different events, the user can enjoy the game without getting bored, and at the same time, can give an incentive to have a good sleep habit.

<Embodiment 2>
The game system according to the second embodiment further acquires the history of the user's position information when jet lag is detected from the sleep information, and based on the history of the position information, mileage of an airline company or the like as a point for a virtual life form. Is given.

Since the organs in the human body work in a regular rhythm, when a long-distance trip such as a trip or a business trip is performed in a short time, this rhythm is disturbed by the time difference, causing a change in physical condition and the body such as being unable to sleep at night. May occur. In such a case, the sleep pattern deviates greatly from the standard sleep pattern due to jet lag, so that a negative event occurs in the training game and deprives the user who has been sending good sleep habits of motivation. In this embodiment, even a user with jet lag can enjoy the training game.

FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of the game system 2. The game system 2 according to the second embodiment includes a user terminal 300 and a game server 200, and is communicably connected via a network NW. Although only one user terminal 300 is shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the game system 2 includes a plurality of user terminals 300 provided for each user.

FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 300. The user terminal 300 according to the second embodiment has a different configuration from the user terminal 100 according to the first embodiment in that it includes a position information detection unit 155. The user terminal 300 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each part) shown in FIG. 11 are omitted.

The position information detection unit 155 detects the position of the user terminal 300. In the present embodiment, the position information detection unit 155 detects the position using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System). The position information detection unit 155 is, for example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) sensor (for example, a GPS module). The position detection method in the position information detection unit 155 is arbitrary, and the position information detection unit 155 may detect the position using, for example, a beacon. Further, in the position information detection unit 155, for example, when the user terminal 300 has a function equivalent to that of a contactless IC card used at a station ticket gate, a store, or the like (or the user terminal 300 is a contactless IC card). (When the function of reading the history of the above is provided), the used position is recorded together with the information that the user terminal 300 has settled the boarding fee at the station. The position information detection unit 155 may detect this information and acquire it as position information. Further, the position information detection unit 155 may detect the position information that can be acquired from the access point, for example, when the user terminal 300 communicates with a specific access point. Further, the position information detection unit 155 may detect the position where the user terminal 300 is presumed to be located, based on the identification information (IP address or the like) when the user terminal 300 is connected to the Internet.

The position information detection unit 155 transmits the detected position information to the game server 200 via the communication unit 110. The location information may be accumulated in the user terminal 300 for a predetermined period of time and transmitted to the game server 200 as a history of the location information, or may be transmitted each time the location information is detected. The game server 200 stores the position information acquired from the user terminal 300 as a history of the position information.

The processing unit 240 of the game server 200 detects jet lag based on the sleep pattern of the sleep information transmitted from the user terminal 300 stored in the sleep history 231.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of jet lag detection. In FIG. 12, sleep patterns 20-25 are shown. Sleep patterns 20 to 23 are sleep patterns that satisfy the reference sleep pattern. On the other hand, in the sleep pattern 24, both the bedtime and the wake-up time are far from the reference time. In addition, the sleep pattern 25 does not satisfy the standard sleep pattern, and sleeping and waking up are repeated discontinuously.

In this way, when a sleep pattern that is clearly different from the sleep pattern of the sleep history so far is detected, the processing unit 240 may determine that jet lag has occurred. In addition, the sleep pattern that serves as a criterion for jet lag may be stored in advance, or an input indicating that a long-distance movement with a time difference has been performed may be accepted from the user, or transmitted from the user terminal 300. Long-distance movement may be detected from the history of the position information, and it may be determined that jet lag has occurred.

When the processing unit 240 of the game server 200 detects jet lag, it calculates the moving distance of the user terminal 300 based on the history of the position information acquired from the user terminal 300. Then, the processing unit 240 grants mileage according to the movement distance (miles) as points for the virtual life form in the training game. Mileage is a point program implemented by airlines, and miles are in units of points. By incorporating the concept of mileage into the training game, even if a negative event occurs due to the disorder of sleep habits caused by jet lag, it is possible to allow the user to proceed with the training game in an advantageous manner with the given points. It can also motivate you to return to good sleep habits.

Further, the processing unit 240 may give points according to the time from the occurrence of jet lag to the return to the regular sleep pattern so as to quickly improve the jet lag of the user. This can further motivate the user to return to good sleep habits.

<Embodiment 3>
The game system according to the third embodiment includes information on the sleep quality of the user in the sleep information. By advancing the training game based on sleep information including information on sleep quality, it is possible to raise the awareness of users to have better sleep habits.

Here, the information regarding the quality of sleep is the time of each sleep stage of the sleep cycle and the ratio of each sleep stage to the sleep time. For example, the time and proportion of each sleep stage of the sleep cycle, "wakefulness", "light sleep", "deep sleep", and "REM sleep".

In the third embodiment, the user terminal calculates information on the user's sleep from the user's biometric information detected by the sensor unit. Information about the user's sleep may be calculated by adopting a known function of analyzing the sleep of an existing multifunctional device that functions as a user terminal.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of information regarding sleep quality. In FIG. 13, the sleep result 31 is displayed with respect to the sleep pattern 30. For example, when the user selects the sleep pattern 30, the sleep result 31 can be confirmed.

The sleep result 31 includes the sleep time calculated from the sleep pattern 30 and the ratio of each sleep stage to the sleep time. ("Other" is, for example, the time including the undecidable state of the sleep stage and the state of being awake while in bed.)

In addition, the sleep result 31 may include a good sleep score, which is an index indicating whether or not the sleep is good, based on the sleep stage. The good sleep score may be calculated from any algorithm by the game developer, weighting each sleep stage. Further, the good sleep score may be calculated according to the amount of activity of the user, meal, position, humidity, operation time to the user terminal, operation time zone, and the like. For example, when the location of a hotel with a high evaluation (five-star hotel, etc.) is detected as the location information of the user terminal, a good sleep score may be added as a good sleep can be obtained. Further, for example, if the user terminal is operated after the standard bedtime, the good sleep score may be reduced. The good sleep score tells the user at a glance whether they had a good night's sleep and motivates them to have good sleep habits.

In the game server, the good sleep score may be adopted as a parameter that affects the progress of the training game. For example, depending on the good sleep score, the virtual life form is changed, an event is generated, points and benefits are given, and the like, but the present invention is not limited to these.

By using the good sleep score as a parameter that affects the progress of the training game, the user can be made more aware of good sleep habits, and the user can be further motivated to be actively involved in the training game.

<Embodiment 4>
The user terminal according to the fourth embodiment causes the user to play a virtual life form breeding game based on the user's sleep information by executing a game program stored in the storage unit. The game program stored in the user terminal may have a configuration that can be updated via a network or a recording medium.

FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 400. The user terminal 400 according to the fourth embodiment corresponds to an information processing terminal, and is different from the user terminal 300 according to the second embodiment (see FIG. 11) in that it includes a storage unit 440 and a processing unit 460. However, since the other components with the same reference numerals have the same function, the repeated description will be omitted. The user terminal 400 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG. 14 are omitted.

The storage unit 440 is a storage device for storing a program for operating a computer and various data, and includes a sleep history 441 and game information 442.

The sleep history 441 functions as a sleep history storage unit, and accumulates the user's sleep information calculated by the processing unit 460, which will be described later, that is, a sleep pattern indicating the user's bedtime and wake-up time. The game information 442 stores information about a virtual life form breeding game. The storage unit 440 may include a temporary storage area and storage. Further, the storage unit 440 may be configured to store the sensing data detected by the sensor unit 150.

The processing unit 460 executes various types of information processing executed in the user terminal 400. The processing unit 460 has a CPU and a memory, and various information processing is executed by the CPU using the memory to execute an information processing program stored in the storage unit 440. In the present embodiment, as the above-mentioned information processing, the processing unit 460 executes a process of calculating a sleep pattern and a process related to the training game based on the sleep pattern of the sleep history. In addition, the processing unit 460 may execute processing related to the training game based on various information detected by the sensor unit 150. The processing result related to the training game is output to the output unit 130. The processing unit 460 may perform the progress processing of the training game according to the random number result corresponding to the calculated sleep information. Further, the processing unit 460 acquires the current date and time by using the system clock.

As described above, the user terminal according to the present embodiment can provide a virtual life form training game based on the user's sleep information. As a result, the user can enjoy the training game even in an environment where the game server is not connected to the game server via the network.

The above-described embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof shall be included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof, as well as in the scope and gist of the invention.

Further, the method described in the above embodiment includes, for example, a magnetic disk (flexible disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, MO, etc.), as a program (software means) that can be executed by a computer. It can be stored in a recording medium such as a semiconductor memory (ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc.), or transmitted and distributed by a communication medium. The program stored on the medium side also includes a setting program for configuring the software means (including not only the execution program but also the table and the data structure) to be executed by the computer in the computer. The computer that realizes this server reads the program recorded on the recording medium, constructs software means by a setting program in some cases, and executes the above-mentioned processing by controlling the operation by the software means. The recording medium referred to in the present specification is not limited to distribution, and includes a storage medium such as a magnetic disk or a semiconductor memory provided in a device connected inside a computer or via a network.

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Claims (14)

A game server that manages the progress of the virtual life form training game.
An acquisition unit that acquires sleep information including at least a sleep pattern indicating the user's bedtime and wake-up time, and
A sleep history storage unit that stores the acquired sleep information as a sleep history,
A processing unit that executes processing related to the training game based on the sleep pattern of the sleep history, and
Game server with. The game server according to claim 1, wherein the processing unit generates a positive event in the training game when it is determined that the sleep pattern of the sleep history satisfies the reference sleep pattern. The processing unit generates a bonus event different from the plus event in the training game when it is determined that the sleep pattern of the sleep history continuously satisfies the reference sleep pattern for a predetermined period or more. The game server according to 2. The game server according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the plus event is an event for growing the virtual life form. The game server according to claim 4, wherein the plus event is an addition of points related to the virtual life form. The game server according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the processing unit generates a negative event in the training game when the sleep pattern of the sleep history does not satisfy the reference sleep pattern. The game server according to claim 6, wherein the negative event is an event that does not grow or degenerate the virtual life form. The game server according to claim 7, wherein the negative event is a subtraction of points related to the virtual life form. The acquisition unit further acquires the history of the location information of the user, and further acquires the history.
The game server according to claim 8, wherein when the processing unit detects jet lag from the sleep history, it grants mileage as the points to the virtual life form based on the history of the position information. The sleep information includes information about the sleep quality of the user.
The game server according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the processing unit changes the virtual life form according to the quality of sleep. A program that manages the progress of a virtual life form training game, and has a computer that acquires sleep information that includes at least sleep patterns that indicate the user's bedtime and wake-up time.
A sleep history storage unit that stores the acquired sleep information as a sleep history,
As a processing unit that executes processing related to the training game based on the sleep pattern of the sleep history.
A program to make it work. It is a method to manage the progress of the virtual life form training game.
A step to acquire sleep information including at least a sleep pattern indicating a user's bedtime and wake-up time, and
The step of storing the acquired sleep information as a sleep history, and
A step of executing a process related to the training game based on the sleep pattern of the sleep history, and
How to prepare. Nurturing virtual life forms A game system in which a game server that manages the progress of a game and a user terminal are connected via a network.
The game server
An acquisition unit that acquires sleep information including at least a sleep pattern indicating the user's bedtime and wake-up time, and
A sleep history storage unit that stores the acquired sleep information as a sleep history,
A processing unit that executes processing related to the training game based on the sleep pattern of the sleep history, and
Including the game system. An information processing terminal that executes a virtual life form training game.
An acquisition unit that acquires sleep information including at least a sleep pattern indicating the user's bedtime and wake-up time, and
A sleep history storage unit that stores the acquired sleep information as a sleep history,
A processing unit that executes processing related to the training game based on the sleep pattern of the sleep history, and
Information processing terminal equipped with.

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