JP2022034903A - Computer systems and event management method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a computer system and an event management method capable of finding a voice provider.SOLUTION: A game system 1 for managing a tournament, in the tournament where a game is played via a control unit 56 of a game device 5, includes: a storage unit 22 that stores a tournament ID identifying the tournament and a live announcer ID and a commentator ID identifying a live announcer and a commentator who provide voices to the tournament, respectively; and a matching unit 232 that matches a user who is associated with the tournament corresponding to the tournament ID or associated with the tournament ID as an operator of the tournament with a user who corresponds to the live announcer ID and the commentator ID.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present disclosure relates to computer systems and methods of managing events.

Conventionally, there is a distribution service that distributes a play video recording a player's game play. In such a distribution service, the commentator may perform the commentary of the game play situation, and the commentary player's commentary (voice of the commentator) may be added to the play video.

Patent Document 1 discloses a matching system capable of matching a player who is suitable for a player.

Japanese Patent No. 6525091

By the way, when an event such as a game tournament is held, the event operator may invite a commentator or a commentator who explains the game to the event. In addition, the operator may invite a sound editor to play the sound according to the situation of the game to the event.

Audio providers who provide audio for the event, such as commentators, commentators, and sound editors, invite them to the event to better communicate the game's status to the viewers of the event and to liven up the event. Will be done.

In the past, the operator has found the voice provider by selling from the voice provider or searching using the Internet or the like. For this reason, the operator could not immediately know what kind of voice provider could provide the voice under what conditions.

That is, no method has been established for finding a voice provider, and it has been difficult for the operator to find a voice provider.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a computer system in which an audio provider can be found and a method of managing events.

The first invention is a computer system that manages an event in which a game is played via a computer.
A storage unit that stores event identification information that identifies the event and first user identification information that identifies the first user who provides voice for the event.
Matching that matches the event or the second user associated with the event identification information as the operator or investor of the event with the first user corresponding to the first user identification information. It is a computer system characterized by having a unit.

Further, in the first invention, it is possible to further include a management unit that manages the first achievement related to the voice provision of the first user in association with the first user identification information.

Further, in the first invention, the matching unit can perform the matching based on the first achievement.

Further, in the first invention, the first achievement is determined based on the input by the viewer to the voice provided by the first user.
The management unit manages the second achievement related to the event in association with the event identification information or the second user identification information associated with the event identification information.
The matching unit can match the first user with the event or the second user based on at least one of the first achievement and the second achievement.

Further, in the first invention, the second achievement can include the attribute of the event.

Further, in the first invention, a first consideration setting unit for setting a consideration for the first user for the provision of the voice is further provided.
The matching unit can perform the matching according to the consideration set by the first consideration setting unit.

Further, in the first invention, when the matching is performed according to the consideration, the consideration can be provided to the first user.

Further, in the first invention, the storage unit stores combination identification information for identifying a combination of the first user and a third user who provides a voice different from that of the first user for the event.
The matching unit matches the event corresponding to the event identification information or the second user associated with the event identification information with the combination of the first user and the third user corresponding to the combination identification information. Can be made.

Further, in the first invention, it is possible to further include a management unit that manages the third achievement regarding the voice provision of the combination in association with the combination identification information.

Further, in the first invention, the third achievement is set based on at least one of the first achievement regarding the voice provision of the first user and the fourth achievement regarding the voice provision of the third user. be able to.

Further, in the first invention, the matching unit can perform the matching based on the third achievement.

Further, in the first invention, the third achievement is determined based on the input by the viewer to the audio provided by the combination.
The management unit manages the second achievement related to the event in association with the event identification information or the second user identification information associated with the event identification information.
The matching unit can match the event or the second user with the combination based on at least one of the second achievement and the third achievement.

Further, in the first invention, the second achievement can include the attribute of the event.

Further, in the first invention, a second consideration setting unit for setting a consideration for the combination for the provision of the voice is further provided.
The matching unit can perform the matching according to the consideration set by the second consideration setting unit.

Further, in the first invention, when the matching is performed according to the consideration, the consideration can be provided to the combination.

Further, in the first invention, a reception unit for receiving input from at least one of the first user and the second user is further provided.
The matching unit can perform the matching in response to an input to the reception unit.

Further, in the first invention, the reception unit accepts the input of the search condition, and receives the input.
At least one of the first user and the second user who meet the search conditions can be displayed on the display unit.

The second invention is an event management method for managing an event in which a game is played via a computer.
A step of storing event identification information for identifying the event and first user identification information for identifying the first user who provides voice for the event.
A step of matching a second user associated with the event or the event identification information corresponding to the event identification information as an operator or an investor of the event with the first user corresponding to the first user identification information. It is an event management method characterized by including and.

According to the present invention, an audio provider can be found.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the game system in Embodiment 1. FIG. A block diagram showing the configuration of a server device. A conceptual diagram showing the tournament management DB. Conceptual diagram showing the operator DB. A conceptual diagram showing a voice provider DB. A block diagram showing the configuration of a game device. A block diagram showing the configuration of each terminal. The figure which shows the game image shown on the display. A block diagram showing the functional configuration of a live terminal. A block diagram showing the functional configuration of the commentator terminal. A block diagram showing the functional configuration of the operator terminal. The flowchart which shows the process flow of the game system in Embodiment 1. FIG. A conceptual diagram showing a combination record DB. The block diagram which shows the functional structure of the commentator terminal in Embodiment 2. The flowchart which shows the process flow of the game system in Embodiment 2. The block diagram which shows the functional structure of the operator terminal in Embodiment 3. FIG. The flowchart which shows the process flow of the game system in Embodiment 3.

Hereinafter, the game system according to the embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The computer system of the present disclosure is realized as a game system. The method of operating the tournament disclosed in the present disclosure is implemented as a function of the game system.

The game system described in this embodiment is connected to, for example, a personal computer, a PlayStation (registered trademark), an XBox (registered trademark), a PlayStation Vita (registered trademark), and other game devices.

In a game using this game system, a player character is activated in a three-dimensional virtual game space (hereinafter, simply referred to as a virtual space) in response to a player's operation, and various actions are performed on a player character's companion. do.

The game described in the present embodiment is a competitive action game in which a player character is played against another player character or a non-player character in a game space in response to an operation of a game player.

As a fighting action game, for example, a so-called fighting game can be mentioned. In a fighting game, each player selects and operates one character (player character), and plays a one-on-one fighting game with another character (player character or non-player character) as an opponent. In a fighting game, the victory or defeat is determined when the physical strength value of any of the fighting characters becomes 0.

This game system is used, for example, to run an e-sports (Electric Sports) tournament. In an e-sports tournament, the winner of the tournament is determined by, for example, a tournament method. That is, in an e-sports tournament, the combination of players to be matched is determined by the result of one match.

Here, in the game system 1, a play video that reproduces the battle is generated for each battle (game). The game system 1 distributes a play video in response to a request from a user (user) of the game system 1.

In this game system, sound is added to the play video in addition to the game image and game music at the time of the battle. Specifically, audio provided by audio providers such as commentators, commentators, and audio editors is added to the play video.

For example, in this game system, the commentator provides a voice regarding the commentary on the progress of the match. The commentator provides audio regarding the commentary on the content of the match. The sound editor provides sound effects, BGM, etc. to liven up the battle.

It was difficult for the organizer or investor of the event to find the audio provider because the method for finding the audio provider has not yet been established.

The game system 1 is provided with various functions for the operator of an e-sports tournament to find an audio provider who adds (provides) audio to a play video.

In the following description, the "game" means an activity to achieve some purpose according to a predetermined rule and is carried out by using a computer. In some of the games, a plurality of participants compete with each other (which determines the outcome), and in some cases, each participant is evaluated based on some index such as score and time. Participants here include both individuals and teams.

Further, in the following description, the "user" means a person who uses the game system 1. Specifically, the "user" includes a "player", an "assistant", a "judgment", an "operator", an "investor" and the like.

A "player" is a person who plays a game in a tournament.

The "assistant" is a person who assists the player in the tournament. Examples of assistants include coaches, directors, physical trainers, mental trainers, dietitians, and teammates to which users belong.

"Referee" means a person who advances and judges the competition in accordance with the rules of the competition.

The "operator" is the person who manages the tournament. Operators include, for example, tournament organizers, equipment personnel, promoters, cameramen, team owners, and the like.

An "investor" is a sponsor who provides capital to the convention or organizer. Examples of capital provided by investors to tournament organizers include tournament operating costs, operating equipment, virtual currency, tournament commercials, food and drink provided to tournament participants, staff uniforms, and events. There are companion dispatch and distribution equipment for distributing the tournament.

Further, the "user" includes a "voice provider" that provides voice to the game system 1. In this game system, the "voice provider" includes a "live commentator", a "commentary", a "sound editor", and the like.

A "play-by-play person" is a person who plays-by-play the progress of a match. A "commentator" is a person who explains the content of the battle (for example, the technique used). The "play-by-play" and "commentary" provide live commentary and commentary according to the progress of the match. In the game system 1, the sound of the commentary made by the commentator and the sound of the commentary made by the commentator are added to the play video.

The "sound editor" is a person who sets sound effects, BGM (back ground music), and other sounds in the play video according to the progress of the battle. In the game system 1, the sound set by the sound editor is added to the play video.

Further, the “participant in the tournament” means a person who is permitted to participate in the tournament by the game system 1, and includes a player and his / her assistant in the tournament.

Further, the "user" includes a "viewer". A "viewer" is a person who is watching a match. The viewer includes, for example, a user who is watching a play video distributed from the game system 1 and a user who is watching a match at an event venue. Users who are watching the play video include users who are watching the play video delivered in real time.

(Embodiment 1)
<Overview of the game system>
The game system 1 includes a server device 2 and a game device 5. The server device 2 is configured to be able to communicate with the game device 5 via the communication network 6.

The commentator terminal 3, the commentator terminal 4, and the operator terminal 9 in FIG. 1 are terminals used by the commentator, the commentator, and the operator, respectively. The commentator terminal 3, the commentator terminal 4, and the operator terminal 9 may be connected to the game system 1 via the communication network 6.

The server device 2 stores the game program and the game data, and manages the game data of the game device 5. Further, the server device 2 stores various programs and data for managing the e-sports tournament, and manages the e-sports tournament.

The game device 5 executes a game (here, a competitive action game) based on the operation of the player. In the game system 1, one game device 5 accepts the operation of a set of players (two players in this example).

The game device 5 receives (specifically, downloads and installs) a game program and game data from the server device 2 via the communication network 6.

The game device 5 starts a battle by a battle-type action game based on the operation of each player. The game device 5 advances the game while outputting the game image and sound to the display 61 and the speaker 62 based on the operation of each player.

When the battle is completed, the game device 5 transmits the result information indicating the battle result to the server device 2. The result information includes information about the result of the match, such as information for identifying the winner or loser in the match.

Further, when the battle is completed, the game device 5 transmits a play video that reproduces the situation of the game to the server device 2.

When the server device 2 receives the play video from the game device 5, the server device 2 stores the play video in a predetermined database. At this time, the play video is added with a voice regarding the live performance of the battle provided by the commentator and a voice regarding the commentary of the battle provided by the commentator. The commentator and the commentator give the commentary and the commentary according to the progress of the game. The voices of the commentator and the commentator at this time are recorded by a predetermined device (not shown).

The server device 2 distributes a play video in response to a request from a terminal (not shown) operated by the viewer.

<Hardware configuration>
Hereinafter, each hardware configuration of the server device 2, the commentator terminal 3, the commentator terminal 4, the game device 5, and the operator terminal 9 will be described.

<Configuration of server device 2>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server device 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the server device 2 has a network interface 21, a storage unit 22, and a control unit 23. The network interface 21 and the storage unit 22 are electrically connected to the control unit 23 via the bus 29.

The network interface 21 is communicably connected to a game device 5 or the like via a communication network 6 such as the Internet and a LAN.

The storage unit 22 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 22 stores game data and various programs including a part of the game program according to the present embodiment.

Further, the storage unit 22 stores a database used for managing the game system 1. In this database, the user identification information (user ID) given to each user who uses the game system 1 and the tournament identification information (meeting ID) given to each tournament are stored.

The server device 2 manages the participants in the tournament by associating the user ID with the tournament ID according to the registration of the user's participation. The user designates his / her role in the tournament (for example, a player, a referee, an operator, etc.) and registers for participation in the tournament.

Further, the storage unit 22 is configured with a database in which play moving images distributed to users (viewers) of the game system 1 are stored. To this play video, the commentary (audio) and the commentary (audio) performed by the commentator and the commentator according to the progress of the battle are added.

Further, the storage unit 22 stores an event management DB, an operator DB, and a voice provider DB.

<About the tournament management DB>
The tournament management DB is a database used to manage various information related to the tournament (see FIG. 3). In the tournament management DB, an operator ID, a commentator ID, a commentator ID, a video ID, and a tournament outline are associated with each tournament ID.

The operator ID, the commentator ID, and the commentator ID indicate users who are registered as operators, commentators, and commentators in the event.

The video ID indicates an identification number of the play video performed in the tournament.

The tournament outline includes information on the operation of the tournament, such as the rules and scale of the tournament and the participation conditions of the players. For example, the tournament outline includes the type of game (eg, game genre, specific game title, etc.), the type of game machine (eg, personal computer, PlayStation, NINTENDO SWITCH®, etc.), and the tournament. Venue name etc. may be included.

In this game system, when matching described later is performed, the tournament ID (operator ID) is associated with the commentator ID and the commentator ID in the tournament management DB. That is, in this game system, the voice provider (here, the commentator and the commentator) is managed with reference to the tournament management DB. If the match between the tournament (operator) and the commentator and the commentator is not established, the commentator ID and the commentator ID are "undecided" in FIG.

<About the operator DB>
The operator DB is a database used for managing various information as an operator of each user (see FIG. 4). In the operator DB, the operator record, the operator rank, the tournament ID, and the operator conditions are associated with each operator ID (user ID).

The operator performance shows the user's performance as an operator. The operator performance includes data on the attributes of the tournament, such as the number of times the tournament is held, the scale of the tournament (number of customers, etc.), and the evaluation from viewers. The evaluation from the viewer is determined according to the viewer's evaluation of the user (operator), such as the result of the questionnaire to the operator.

The operator rank is an index showing the evaluation of the user as an operator in the game system 1, and is determined according to the operator's performance. In FIG. 4, if the operator performance is highly evaluated, a high operator rank is associated with the user (operator).

The operator condition indicates the condition required by the user (operator) for the audio provider (here, the commentator and the commentator) in the event corresponding to the event ID. The operator conditions include, for example, the achievements and ranks of the commentator and the commentator who the user (operator) desires to match, and the content of the consideration paid by the user (operator) to the commentator and the commentator.

<Voice provider DB>
The voice provider DB is a database used for managing various information as a voice provider (here, a commentator and a commentator) of each user (see FIG. 5). In the voice provider DB, a commentator record, a commentator rank, a commentator condition, a commentator record, a commentator rank, and a commentator condition are associated with each user ID.

The commentary performance shows the user's performance as a commentator. The commentary performance includes, for example, the number of commentary times, the evaluation from the viewer as a commentator, and the like. The evaluation from the viewer is determined according to the evaluation of the viewer to the user (the commentator), such as the result of the questionnaire to the commentator.

The commentary rank is an index showing the evaluation of the user as a commentator in the game system 1, and is determined according to the commentary performance. In FIG. 5, if the play-by-play performance is highly evaluated, a high play-by-play rank is associated with the user (play-by-play).

The commentator condition indicates a condition for the user to take on the commentator. Examples of the commentary condition include the operator's performance (operator rank) that the user (the commentator) desires to match, and the content of the consideration that the user (the commentator) demands from the operator.

The commentator record shows the user's track record as a commentator. The commentator performance includes, for example, the number of commentary times, the evaluation from the viewer as a commentator, and the like. The evaluation from the viewer is determined according to the viewer's evaluation of the user (commentary), such as the result of the questionnaire to the commentator.

The commentator rank is an index showing the user's evaluation as a commentator, and is determined according to the commentator's performance. In FIG. 5, if the commentator performance is highly evaluated, a high commentator rank is associated with the user (commentary).

The commentator condition indicates a condition for the user to assume the commentator. Examples of the commentator condition include the performance (rank) of the operator that the user (explainer) desires to match, and the content of the consideration that the user (explainer) demands from the operator.

The control unit 23 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the own device 2.

<Configuration of game device 5>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device 5. As shown in FIG. 6, the game apparatus 5 has a display 61, a speaker 62, and a controller 63 externally connected or built-in. The game device 5 is provided with two displays 61 (displays 61a and 61b). Further, the game device 5 is also provided with two controllers 63 (controllers 63a and 63b).

The display 61a and the controller 63a are used for one player. The display 61b and the controller 63b are used by other players.

The game device 5 has a network interface 51, a graphic processing unit 52, an audio processing unit 53, an operation unit 54, a storage unit 55, and a control unit 56. The network interface 51, the graphic processing unit 52, the audio processing unit 53, the operation unit 54, and the storage unit 55 are electrically connected to the control unit 56 via the bus 59.

The network interface 51 is communicably connected to the communication network 6 in order to transmit and receive various data between the game device 5 and the server device 2.

The graphic processing unit 52 draws a game image including various objects related to the virtual space in a moving image format according to the game image information output from the control unit 56. The graphic processing unit 52 is connected to, for example, a liquid crystal display 61 (61a, 61b), and a game image drawn in a moving image format is displayed on the display 61 as a game screen.

The audio processing unit 53 is connected to the speaker 62, and when the game sound is reproduced and synthesized according to the instruction of the control unit 56, it is output from the speaker 62.

The operation unit 54 is connected to the controller 63 (63a, 63b) and transmits / receives data related to the operation input to / from the controller 63. The player inputs an operation signal to the game device 5 by pressing various buttons of each controller 63.

The storage unit 55 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 55 stores game data downloaded from the server device 2, various programs including a part of the game program, and the like.

The control unit 56 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the own device 5.

<Configuration of various terminals>
As described above, the game system 1 may be connected to the commentator terminal 3, the commentator terminal 4, and the operator terminal 9.

In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that these terminals 3, 4, and 9 have the same hardware configuration. For example, each terminal 3, 4, 9 can be configured by installing predetermined software on a smartphone.

As shown in FIG. 7, the terminals 3, 4 and 9 have a built-in display 821, a speaker 831 and a touch pad 841.

Further, the terminals 3, 4 and 9 have a network interface 81, a graphic processing unit 82, an audio processing unit 83, an operation unit 84, a storage unit 85 and a control unit 86. The network interface 81, the graphic processing unit 82, the audio processing unit 83, the operation unit 84, and the storage unit 85 are electrically connected to the control unit 86 via the bus 89.

The network interface 81 is communicably connected to the communication network 6 in order to transmit and receive various data.

The graphic processing unit 82 is connected to the display 821. The graphic processing unit 82 displays various images on the display 821 according to the image information output from the control unit 86.

The audio processing unit 83 is connected to the speaker 831. The audio processing unit 83 outputs (reproduces) the voice from the speaker 831 according to the voice information output from the control unit 86.

The operation unit 84 is connected to the touch pad 841. An operation signal from a user (for example, an operator, a commentator, a commentator, etc.) is input to the operation unit 84 via the touch pad 841. By operating the touch pad 841, the user can execute various programs stored in the storage unit 85.

The storage unit 85 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. Various programs and the like are stored in the storage unit 85.

The control unit 86 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operations of terminals 3, 4, and 9 to which the control unit 86 belongs.

<Functional configuration of the control unit 23 in the server device 2>
The control unit 23 functions as an information processing unit 231, a matching unit 232, a performance processing unit 233, a consideration processing unit 234, and a moving image distribution unit 235 by executing various programs.

The information processing unit 231 transmits / receives data necessary for distribution of the game program to / from the game device 5. Examples of the data received by the information processing unit 231 include download request information of a game program. The data transmitted by the information processing unit 231 includes information for confirming whether the game device 5 has received the game program. The information processing unit 231 distributes the game program and the game data in response to the download request information from the game device 5.

Further, the information processing unit 231 transmits various data to the terminals 3, 4, 9 in response to the request received from the terminals 3, 4, 9.

The matching unit 232 refers to the operator DB and the voice provider DB, and performs a matching process for matching the operator (meeting) with the commentator and the commentator. Specifically, the matching unit 232 compares the operator condition stored in the operator DB with the commentator condition and the commentator condition stored in the voice provider DB. Then, the matching unit 232 matches the operator (meeting) with the commentator and the commentator, in which the operator condition, the commentator condition, and the commentator condition are matched.

For example, in FIGS. 4 and 5, the matching unit 232 matches the operator with the commentator and the commentator when the following conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied.
(1) The ranks of the commentator and the commentator who the operator wants to match match with the rank of the operator who the commentator and the commentator want to match.
(2) The consideration paid by the operator to the commentator and the commentator matches the total consideration paid by the commentator and the commentator to the operator.

In FIGS. 4 and 5, since the operator condition associated with U001, the commentator condition of U004, and the commentator condition of U005 match, the matching unit 232 has U001 (operator) and U004 (liver), Match with U005 (explainer).

When matching is performed, the matching unit 232 associates the user ID of the user matched as the commentator with the convention ID (operator ID) as the commentator ID in the convention management DB. Further, the matching unit 232 associates the tournament ID (operator ID) with the user ID of the user matched as the commentator as the commentator ID. As a result, the matching unit 232 matches the operator (meeting) with the commentator and the commentator.

The performance processing unit 233 updates the operator performance and the operator rank of the operator DB, and the commentator performance, the commentator rank, the commentator achievement, and the commentator rank of the voice provider DB.

For example, when information regarding the achievements and ranks of the user as an operator, a commentator, and a commentator is received from the communication device of the illustration connected to the game system 1, the achievement processing unit 233 responds to the received information. , Update the operator DB and the voice provider DB.

For example, the communication device requires the viewer to input a questionnaire regarding the operator, the commentator, and the commentator during the tournament (or during the match) or after the tournament (or after the match). The communication device transmits the input questionnaire result to the server device 2.

When the matching is established by the matching unit 232, the consideration processing unit 234 processes the payment of the consideration. Specifically, the consideration processing unit 234 withdraws the sum of the consideration under the commentator condition, the consideration under the commentator condition, and the predetermined fee from the operator's account. Then, the consideration processing unit 234 deposits the consideration according to the commentator's condition into the commentator's account, and deposits the consideration according to the commentator's condition into the commentator's account. This predetermined fee is the income of the administrator of the game system 1.

The video distribution unit 235 distributes the play video stored in the video DB of the storage unit 22 to the terminal in response to a request from a terminal (not shown) operated by the viewer.

<Functional configuration of the control unit 56 in the game device 5>
The control unit 56 functions as a communication unit 561, a game progress unit 562, a result information generation unit 563, and a moving image generation unit 564 by executing various programs.

The communication unit 561 is a function of communicating with the server device 2 via the network interface 51. The communication unit 561 transmits a game program, a download request for new game data, and the like to the server device 2 in response to various operation signals received from the controller 63 by the operation unit 54. Further, the communication unit 561 receives the game data sent from the server device 2 in response to the download request from the server device 2.

The game progress unit 562 reads data such as objects and textures included in the game data and executes a game program according to the operation of the player to generate two-dimensional or three-dimensional game image information. By processing the game image information by the graphic processing unit 52, the processed game image is displayed on the display 61. For example, the game progress unit 562 displays the game image Sc as shown in FIG. 7 on the display 61.

The result information generation unit 563 generates result information indicating the battle result when the battle is completed. The communication unit 561 transmits the generated result information to the server device 2. The server device 2 stores the received result information in the storage unit 22. As a result, the server device 2 manages the result of each match held in the tournament.

When the battle is over, the video generation unit 564 generates a play video that reproduces the battle. The communication unit 561 transmits the generated play video to the server device 2. The server device 2 stores the received play moving image in the database of the storage unit 22.

<Functional configuration of the control unit 86 in the commentator terminal 3>
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a function of the control unit 86 in the commentator terminal 3. The commentator terminal 3 functions as a communication unit 31, a UI display processing unit 32, and a commentator condition setting unit 33 by executing various programs.

The communication unit 31 is a function of communicating with the server device 2 via the network interface 81 of the commentator terminal 3.

The UI display processing unit 32 displays a UI (user interface) such as a menu on the display 821. The user (here, the commentator) can give various instructions to the commentator terminal 3 by operating the UI with the touch pad 841 (display 821). In this example, there is a "live player condition setting menu" as the UI.

The commentator condition setting unit 33 displays the commentator condition setting screen on the display 821 in response to the operation of the "liver condition setting menu" by the user (here, the commentator), and displays the commentator condition (the commentator). Accept the input of the conditions for underwriting). For example, the commentator condition setting unit 33 accepts input such as the performance (rank) of the operator who desires matching and the consideration requested from the operator on the commentator condition setting screen.

The commentator condition setting unit 33 generates the data input to the commentator condition setting screen and transmits it to the server device 2. The server device 2 stores the received data in the commentator condition of the voice provider DB.

<Functional configuration of the control unit 86 in the commentator terminal 4>
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a function of the control unit 86 in the commentator terminal 4. The commentator terminal 4 functions as a communication unit 41, a UI display processing unit 42, and a commentator condition setting unit 43 by executing various programs.

The communication unit 41 is a function of communicating with the server device 2 via the network interface 81 of the commentator terminal 4.

The UI display processing unit 42 displays a UI such as a menu on the display 821. The user (here, the commentator) can give various instructions to the commentator terminal 4 by operating the UI with the touch pad 841 (display 821). In this example, there is a "commentary condition setting menu" as the UI.

The commentator condition setting unit 43 displays the commentator condition setting screen on the display 821 in response to the operation of the "commentary condition setting menu" by the user (here, the commentator), and displays the commentator condition (explainer). Accept the input of the conditions for underwriting). For example, the commentator condition setting unit 43 accepts input such as the achievement (rank) of the operator who desires matching and the consideration requested from the operator on the commentator condition setting screen.

The commentator condition setting unit 43 generates the data input to the commentator condition setting screen and transmits it to the server device 2. The server device 2 stores the received data in the commentator condition of the voice provider DB.

<Functional configuration of the control unit 86 in the operator terminal 9>
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a function of the control unit 86 in the operator terminal 9. The operator terminal 9 functions as a communication unit 91, a UI display processing unit 92, a tournament registration unit 93, and an operator condition setting unit 94 by executing various programs.

The communication unit 91 is a function of communicating with the server device 2 via the network interface 81 of the operator terminal 9.

The UI display processing unit 92 displays a UI such as a menu on the display 821. The user (here, the operator) can give various instructions to the operator terminal 9 by operating the UI with the touch pad 841 (display 821). In this example, the UI includes a "meeting registration menu", an "operator condition setting menu", and the like.

The tournament registration unit 93 displays the tournament registration screen on the display 821 in response to the operation of the "tournament registration menu" by the user (here, the operator), and accepts the input of the tournament outline. For example, the tournament registration unit 93 accepts input of information related to the operation of the tournament, such as the rules and scale of the tournament, and the participation conditions of the players, as the tournament outline on the tournament registration screen.

The tournament registration unit 93 generates the data input to the tournament registration screen and transmits it to the server device 2. The server device 2 issues a new tournament ID, and associates the user ID of the user of the operator terminal 9 with the tournament ID. Further, the server device 2 stores the received data in the tournament outline of the tournament management DB.

The operator condition setting unit 94 displays the operator condition setting screen on the display 821 in response to the operation of the "operator condition setting menu" by the user (here, the operator), and the operator condition (operator). Accepts the input of the conditions required for the voice provider). For example, the operator condition setting unit 94 accepts input of the achievements and ranks of the commentator and the commentator who desire matching, and the consideration paid to the commentator and the commentator, on the operator condition setting screen.

The operator condition setting unit 94 generates the data input to the operator condition setting screen and transmits it to the server device 2. The server device 2 stores the received data in the operator condition of the operator DB.

<Processing flow of game system 1>
The flow of processing in the game system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the game system 1, the matching unit 232 of the server device 2 performs matching processing based on the data received from the commentator terminal 3, the commentator terminal 4, and the operator terminal 9.

The server device 2 sets the commentator condition based on the data received from the commentator terminal 3 (step S1).

Specifically, the commentator condition setting unit 33 of the commentator terminal 3 generates data indicating the commentator conditions (conditions for accepting the commentator) received by the commentator condition setting screen, and transmits the data to the server device 2. do. This commentary condition includes the performance and rank of the operator who the user of the commentator terminal 3 (here, the commentator) wishes to match, and the content of the consideration requested from the operator. The server device 2 stores (sets) the received commentator condition in the voice provider DB.

The server device 2 sets the commentator condition based on the data received from the commentator terminal 4 (step S2).

Specifically, the commentator condition setting unit 43 of the commentator terminal 4 generates data indicating the commentator conditions (conditions for accepting the commentator) accepted by the commentator condition setting screen, and transmits the data to the server device 2. do. This commentator condition includes the achievement and rank of the operator who desires matching by the user of the commentator terminal 4 (here, the commentator), the content of the consideration requested from the operator, and the like. The server device 2 stores (sets) the received commentator condition in the voice provider DB.

The server device 2 registers the tournament based on the data received from the operator terminal 9 (step S3).

Specifically, the tournament registration unit 93 of the operator terminal 9 generates data indicating the tournament outline (information on the tournament management such as the rules and scale of the tournament, the participation conditions of the players, etc.) received by the tournament registration screen. , Sent to the server device 2. The server device 2 issues a new tournament ID, associates the tournament ID with the received data (meeting outline) with the user ID of the user of the operator terminal 9, and stores it in the tournament management DB.

The server device 2 sets the operator conditions based on the data received from the operator terminal 9 (step S4).

Specifically, the operator condition setting unit 94 of the operator terminal 9 generates data indicating the operator conditions (conditions required by the operator for the voice provider) received by the operator condition setting screen, and generates data to the server. Send to device 2. The operator conditions include the achievements and ranks of the commentator and the commentator who wish to match the user of the operator terminal 9 (here, the operator), and the content of the consideration paid to the commentator and the commentator. included. The server device 2 stores (sets) the received operator conditions in the operator DB.

The matching unit 232 of the server device 2 performs a matching process for matching the operator (meeting) with the commentator and the commentator (step S5).

Specifically, the matching unit 232 compares the operator condition stored in the operator DB with the commentator condition and the commentator condition stored in the voice provider DB. Then, the matching unit 232 matches the operator with the commentator and the commentator, in which the operator condition, the commentator condition, and the commentator condition are matched.

For example, in FIGS. 4 and 5, since the operator condition associated with U001, the commentator condition of U004, and the commentator condition of U005 match, the matching unit 232 has U001 (operator) and U004 (liver). ), U005 (explainer) and match.

The matching unit 232 updates the tournament management DB (step S6). Specifically, the matching unit 232 associates the user ID of the user matched as the commentator with the convention ID (operator ID) of the convention management DB as the commentator ID. Further, the matching unit 232 associates the tournament ID (operator ID) with the user ID of the user matched as the commentator as the commentator ID.

The server device 2 notifies each user of the matched operator, the commentator, and the commentator of the establishment of the matching (step S7).

The consideration processing unit 234 of the server device 2 performs payment processing of the consideration (step S8).

Summarizing the above, in a tournament (event) in which a game is played via the control unit 56 (computer) of the game device 5, the tournament ID (computer system) that manages the tournament and identifies the tournament ( The storage unit 22 that stores the commentator ID and the commentator ID (first user identification information) that identify the commentator and the commentator (first user) who provide the audio to the event identification information) and the tournament, respectively. A matching unit 232 that matches a user (second user) associated with the tournament or the tournament ID corresponding to the tournament ID as a tournament operator and a user (first user) corresponding to the commentator ID and the commentator ID. It is a computer system characterized by being provided with.

<Effect of this embodiment>
As described above, the storage unit 22 has a tournament ID, a commentator ID indicating a commentator who provides audio to the convention, and a commentator ID indicating a commentator who provides audio to the convention. Remember. The matching unit 232 matches the tournament (or the operator) with the commentator and the commentator. This allows the operator to find audio providers (play-by-play and commentators) who provide audio for the tournament.

Further, the server device 2 (management unit) manages the commentator's record and the commentator's record (first record) related to the user's voice provision in association with the user ID (first user identification information). The commentator's performance and the commentator's performance are one factor for judging the user's evaluation as a commentator and the user's evaluation as a commentator. By managing the live commentary performance and the commentator performance, it becomes easier for the operator to find the desired voice provider.

Further, the matching unit 232 performs matching based on the actual result of the commentator and the actual result of the commentator (first actual result). This makes it easier for the operator to find the desired voice provider.

Further, the commentator's performance and the commentator's performance (first performance) are determined based on the viewer's questionnaire results (input by the viewer) for the audio provided by the commentator and the commentator (first user), respectively. The server device 2 (management unit) corresponds to the operator record (second record related to the event) related to the operator, the event ID (event identification information), and the operator ID (second user identification information) associated with the event ID. Attach and manage. The matching unit 232 matches the operator (or the tournament) with the commentator and the commentator based on at least one of the commentator's record and the commentator's record.

The operator performance is one factor for judging the evaluation of the tournament (operator). The commentator and the commentator want to raise their own evaluation by giving the commentary and the commentary at the highly evaluated tournament. That is, by managing the performance of the commentator, the commentator and the commentator can give the commentary and the commentary at the desired tournament (operator).

In addition, since the commentator's performance and the commentator's performance are judged by a third party other than the commentator and the commentator, which is the viewer, the performance is more objective. This makes it possible to match the operator (or the tournament) with the commentator and the commentator based on the objective achievements of the commentator and the commentator.

In addition, by performing matching in consideration of the operator's performance, the commentator's performance, and the commentator's performance, it is possible to provide the operator, the commentator, and the commentator with a matching partner who does not feel unfair. can.

In addition, the operator performance (second performance) includes the attributes of the tournament (event) such as the scale of the tournament (event) and the evaluation from the viewers. As a result, the elements for judging the evaluation of the tournament can be set as the attributes of the tournament, so that the conditions for matching can be flexibly set.

In addition, this game system has a commentator condition setting unit 33, a commentator condition setting unit 43, and an operator condition setting unit 94 (first) that sets a consideration for a commentator and a commentator (first user) for providing audio. It has a consideration setting unit). The matching unit 232 performs matching according to the consideration set by the commentator condition setting unit 33, the commentator condition setting unit 43, and the operator condition setting unit 94.

As a result, the commentator and the commentator can each present the consideration requested to the operator by the commentator condition setting unit 33 and the commentator condition setting unit 43. In addition, the operator can present the consideration to be paid to the commentator and the commentator by the operator condition setting unit 94. That is, the price can be negotiated between the commentator and the commentator and the operator via the game system 1.

Further, when matching is performed according to the consideration, the consideration is provided to the commentator and the commentator (first user). As a result, the operator can pay the commentator and the commentator through the game system 1. In addition, the administrator of the game system 1 can earn income by collecting a fee each time the operator is matched with the commentator and the commentator.

(Embodiment 2)
In the second embodiment, other functions of the matching unit 232 in the control unit 23 of the server device 2 will be described. In the present embodiment, the matching unit 232 matches the operator with the combination of the commentator and the commentator.

In this embodiment, the combination DB is stored in the storage unit 22 of the server device 2. Further, the functions of the matching unit 232 and the consideration processing unit 234, the functions of the operator condition setting unit 94 of the operator terminal 9, and the configuration of the control unit 86 of the commentator terminal 3 are different from those of the first embodiment.

<About combination DB>
The combination DB stored in the storage unit 22 of the server device 2 is a database used for managing various information regarding user combinations (see FIG. 13). In the combination DB, one identification information (combination ID) is given to the combination in which a part of the two or more users is set as a commentator and the rest is set as a commentator. Hereinafter, the combination of two or more users as a commentator and a commentator may be simply referred to as a "combination".

Specifically, in the combination DB, a commentator ID, a commentator ID, a combination record, a combination rank, and a combination condition are associated with each combination ID.

The commentator ID and the commentator ID indicate users who are set as the commentator and the commentator, respectively, in the combination.

The combination performance shows the performance related to the audio provision (live and commentary) of the combination. For example, the number of times the combination has been commentary and live commentary, the viewer's evaluation of the combination, and the like are included. The evaluation from the viewer is determined according to the viewer's evaluation of the combination, such as the result of the questionnaire for the combination.

The combination rank is an index showing the evaluation of the combination, and is determined according to the combination performance. In FIG. 13, if the combination performance is highly evaluated, a high combination rank is associated with the combination.

The combination condition indicates a condition for the combination to assume the voice provider (here, the commentator and the commentator). Examples of the combination condition include the operator's performance (operator rank) that the combination desires to match, and the content of the consideration that the combination requires from the operator.

In general, the commentator and the commentator interact with each other during the game to provide the commentary and commentary. That is, the commentator and the commentator may be highly evaluated individually, or the combination of the commentator and the commentator may be highly evaluated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the combination DB manages the combination record as one element for judging the evaluation of the combination of the commentator and the commentator.

The timing at which the combination ID is assigned to the combination can be arbitrarily set. For example, a combination ID may be given when a live commentary is given by a combination for the first time, or when an application is made by an arbitrary user.

When a combination ID is assigned to the combination, the combination record is set based on the commentator record of the user set as the commentator and the commentator record of the user set as the commentator.

For example, in FIGS. 5 and 13, it is assumed that C003 is assigned as a combination ID to the combination of U006 (live commentator) and U004 (commentary). In this case, the "viewer's evaluation" in the combination performance is the average value of the "viewer's evaluation" as the commentator of U006 and the "viewer's evaluation" as the commentator of U004.

<About the functional configuration of the control unit 86 in terminals 3 and 9>
As shown in FIG. 14, in the present embodiment, the control unit 86 of the commentator terminal 3 has a function of the combination condition setting unit 34 instead of the commentator condition setting unit 33.

The combination condition setting unit 34 displays the combination condition setting screen on the display 821 in response to the operation of the "combination condition setting menu" by the user (here, the commentator), and accepts the input of the combination condition. For example, the combination condition setting unit 34 accepts input such as the achievement (rank) of the operator who desires matching and the consideration required by the combination from the operator on the combination condition setting screen.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operator condition setting unit 94 of the operator terminal 9 displays the operator condition setting screen in response to the operation of the "operator condition setting menu" by the user (here, the operator). It is displayed on 821 and the input of the operator condition (condition required for the combination) is accepted. For example, the operator condition setting unit 94 accepts input of the actual result and rank of the combination desired to be matched, the consideration to be paid for the combination, and the like on the operator condition setting screen.

<About the functional configuration of the control unit 23 of the server device 2>
In the present embodiment, the functions of the matching unit 232 and the consideration processing unit 234 of the control unit 23 in the server device 2 are different from those of the first embodiment.

Specifically, the matching unit 232 refers to the operator DB and the combination DB, and matches the operator (meeting) with the combination of the commentator and the commentator. Specifically, the matching unit 232 compares the operator condition stored in the operator DB with the combination condition stored in the combination DB. Then, the matching unit 232 matches the operator and the combination in which the operator condition and the combination condition match.

For example, the matching unit 232 matches the operator with the combination when the following conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied.
(1) The rank of the combination that the operator wants to match matches with the rank of the operator that the commentator (combination) wants to match.
(2) The consideration paid by the operator for the combination and the consideration required by the combination for the operator match.

When matching is performed, the matching unit 232 associates the user ID of the user set as the commentator in the combination with the convention ID (operator ID) of the convention management DB as the commentator ID. Further, the matching unit 232 associates the tournament ID (operator ID) with the user ID of the user set as the commentator in the combination as the commentator ID.

When the matching is established by the matching unit 232, the consideration processing unit 234 processes the payment of the consideration. Specifically, the consideration processing unit 234 withdraws the sum of the consideration under the combination condition and the predetermined fee from the operator's account. Then, the consideration processing unit 234 deposits the consideration according to the combination conditions into the respective accounts of the commentator and the commentator in the combination. This predetermined fee is the income of the administrator of the game system 1.

<Processing flow of game system 1>
The flow of processing in the game system 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, steps S11 are performed instead of steps S1 and S2, and steps S12 and S13 are performed instead of steps S4 and S5.

The server device 2 sets the combination condition based on the data received from the commentator terminal 3 (step S11).

Specifically, the combination condition setting unit 34 of the commentator terminal 3 generates data indicating the combination condition (condition for the combination to take on the commentator and the commentator) accepted by the combination condition setting screen, and the server device 2 Send to. This combination condition includes the performance and rank of the operator who desires matching as a combination by the user of the commentator terminal 3 (here, the commentator), and the consideration requested from the operator. The server device 2 stores (sets) the received commentator condition in the voice provider DB.

After steps S11 and S3, the server device 2 sets the operator conditions based on the data received from the operator terminal 9 (step S12).

Specifically, the operator condition setting unit 94 of the operator terminal 9 generates data indicating the operator conditions (conditions required by the operator for the combination) received by the operator condition setting screen, and the server device 2 Send to. This operator condition includes the achievement and rank of the combination that the user of the operator terminal 9 (here, the operator) desires to match, the consideration paid for the combination, and the like. The server device 2 stores (sets) the received operator conditions in the operator DB.

The matching unit 232 of the server device 2 matches the operator (meeting) with the combination (step S13).

Specifically, the matching unit 232 compares the operator condition stored in the operator DB with the combination condition stored in the combination DB. Then, the matching unit 232 matches the operator and the combination in which the operator condition and the combination condition match.

After step S13, steps S6 to S8 are performed. In step S8, the consideration processing unit 234 performs the above-mentioned consideration payment process.

Summarizing the above, in the second embodiment, the storage unit 22 of the server device 2 provides a voice different from that of the commentator (first user) and the tournament (event) by the commentator (third user). ), The matching unit 232 stores the combination ID (combination identification information) that identifies the combination with the event ID (event identification information), and the operator (second user) associated with the event or event ID corresponding to the event ID (event identification information). It matches the combination of the commentator and the commentator corresponding to the combination ID.

<Effect of this embodiment>
As described above, the storage unit 22 stores the tournament ID and the combination ID indicating the combination of the commentator and the commentator who provides the sound to the tournament. The matching unit 232 matches the tournament (or the operator) with the combination. This allows the operator to find a combination of audio providers (eg, commentators and commentators) who provide audio for the competition.

Further, the server device 2 manages the combination record (third record) relating to the voice provision of the combination in association with the combination ID (combination identification information). In general, the commentator and the commentator interact with each other during the game to provide the commentary and commentary. That is, the combination of the commentator and the commentator may be highly evaluated. By managing the combination performance, which is one factor for determining the evaluation of this combination, the operator can find the desired combination of voice providers.

In addition, based on at least one of the commentator's performance (first performance) regarding the voice provision of the commentator (first user) and the commentator's performance (fourth performance) regarding the voice provision of the commentator (third user). , The combination result (third result) is set. This makes it possible to match combinations even if there is no commentary or commentary as a combination.

Further, the matching unit 232 performs matching based on the combination result (third result). This allows the operator to find the desired combination of voice providers.

Further, the combination result (third result) is determined based on the viewer's questionnaire result (input by the viewer) for the voice provided by the combination. The server device 2 (management unit) corresponds to the operator record (second record related to the event) related to the operator, the event ID (event identification information), and the operator ID (second user identification information) associated with the event ID. Attach and manage. The matching unit 232 matches the operator (or the tournament) with the combination based on at least one of the combination record and the operator record.

The operator performance is one factor for judging the evaluation of the tournament. As for the combination, we would like to raise the evaluation of ourselves (combination) by giving live commentary and commentary at the highly evaluated tournament. That is, by managing the operator's performance, the combination can be commented and commented on at the desired tournament (operator).

In addition, the combination performance is judged by a third party other than the commentator and the commentator, which is a viewer, so that the performance is more objective. This makes it possible to match the operator (or the tournament) with the combination based on the combination result, which is an objective result.

In addition, the operator performance (second performance) includes the attributes of the tournament (event) such as the scale of the tournament (event) and the evaluation from the viewers. As a result, the elements for judging the evaluation of the tournament can be set as the attributes of the tournament, so that the conditions for matching can be flexibly set.

Further, the game system includes a combination condition setting unit 34 and an operator condition setting unit 94 (second consideration setting unit) for setting a consideration for a combination for providing audio. The matching unit 232 performs matching according to the consideration set by the combination condition setting unit 34 and the operator condition setting unit 94.

Thereby, the combination can present the desired consideration to the operator by the combination condition setting unit 34. In addition, the operator can present the consideration to be paid for the combination by the operator condition setting unit 94. That is, the price can be negotiated between the combination and the operator via the game system 1.

Further, when matching is performed according to the consideration, the consideration is provided to the combination. As a result, the operator can pay the price for the combination via the game system 1. In addition, the administrator of the game system 1 can earn income by collecting a fee each time the operator and the combination are matched.

(Embodiment 3)
In the third embodiment, other functions of the matching unit 232 in the control unit 23 of the server device 2 will be described. In the present embodiment, the matching unit 232 matches the operator with the commentator and the commentator according to the operation from the operator.

In this embodiment, the configuration of the control unit 86 of the server device 2 and the functions of the matching unit 232 are different from those of the first embodiment.

<About the functional configuration of the control unit 86 in the operator terminal 9>
As shown in FIG. 16, in the present embodiment, the control unit 86 of the operator terminal 9 has a search unit 95 and a selection unit 96 in place of the operator condition setting unit 94.

The search unit 95 displays the voice provider search screen on the display 821 in response to the operation of the "voice provider search menu" by the user (here, the operator), and accepts the input of the search condition. For example, the search unit 95 accepts input of search conditions such as the performance and rank of the commentator and the commentator who desire matching, and the consideration paid to the commentator and the commentator on the voice provider search screen.

The search unit 95 transmits data indicating the input search conditions to the server device 2. The server device 2 refers to the voice provider DB, searches for a user who matches the search conditions, and transmits data indicating the search result to the operator terminal 9.

The selection unit 96 displays the voice provider selection screen on the display 821 based on the received data. On this voice provider selection screen, a list of users included in the search results is displayed together with the user's play-by-play record and commentator record.

The selection unit 96 accepts the selection of the commentator and the commentator from the user (here, the operator). For example, a commentator and a commentator are selected according to an operation such as tapping on the touch pad 841. The selection unit 96 transmits data indicating the selection result to the server device 2.

<About the functional configuration of the control unit 23 of the server device 2>
In the present embodiment, the function of the matching unit 232 of the control unit 23 in the server device 2 is different from that of the first embodiment.

The matching unit 232 matches the operator with the commentator and the commentator according to the received data indicating the selection result. The matching unit 232 stores the matching result in the tournament ID (operator ID) of the tournament management DB.

<Processing flow of game system 1>
The flow of processing in the game system 1 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the third embodiment, steps S21 to S24 are performed instead of steps S4 and S5.

After steps S1 to S3, the operator terminal 9 accepts the input of the search condition (step S21).

Specifically, the search unit 95 of the operator terminal 9 accepts search conditions on the voice provider search screen. This search condition includes the achievements and ranks of the commentator and the commentator who desire matching, the consideration paid to the commentator and the commentator, and the like by the user of the commentator terminal 3 (here, the commentator).

The search unit 95 transmits data indicating the input search conditions to the server device 2. The server device 2 refers to the voice provider DB, searches for a user who matches the search conditions, and transmits data indicating the search result to the operator terminal 9.

The selection unit 96 displays the voice provider selection screen on the display 821 based on the received data (step S22). On this voice provider selection screen, a list of users included in the search results is displayed together with the user's play-by-play record and commentator record.

The selection unit 96 accepts the selection of the commentator and the commentator from the user (here, the operator). The selection unit 96 transmits data indicating the selection result to the server device 2 (step S23).

The matching unit 232 of the server device 2 matches the commentator and the commentator with the operator according to the received data indicating the selection result (step S24).

After step S24, steps S6 to S8 are performed.

Summarizing the above, in the third embodiment, the operator terminal 9 (reception unit) that accepts the input from the operator (at least one of the first user and the second user) is provided, and the matching unit 232 refers to the operator terminal 9. Matching is performed according to the input.

<Effect of this embodiment>
As described above, the operator can find the voice provider (live commentator and commentator) desired by the operator by operating the operator terminal 9.

Further, the operator terminal 9 (reception unit) accepts input of search conditions. The operator terminal 9 causes the display 821 (display unit) to display a commentator and a commentator (at least one of the first user and the second user) who match the search conditions. By inputting the search condition to the operator terminal 9, the operator can find the voice provider (live commentator and commentator) desired by the operator.

(Other embodiments)
In the game system 1, the following operations may be performed.

In the second embodiment, the commentator terminal 3 includes the combination condition setting unit 34, but the commentator terminal 4 may include the combination condition setting unit 34. In this case, the commentator will set the combination conditions. Further, both the commentator terminal 3 and the commentator terminal 4 may be provided with a combination condition setting unit 34 so that both the commentator and the commentator can set the combination condition.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the matching unit 232 matches the operator (meeting) with the commentator and the commentator (or a combination thereof), but the present invention is not limited to this. The matching unit 232 may match the operator (meeting) and the investor with the commentator, the commentator, and the sound editor.

The investor is a sponsor who invests capital in the tournament or the operator, and is a person who has the authority to invite the audio provider to the tournament (event). The sound editor is a person who adds (provides) sound effects, BGM, and other sounds to the play video, and is included in the sound provider.

When the matching unit 232 matches the operator (meeting) and the investor with the commentator, the commentator, and the sound editor, the game system is added to the commentator terminal 3, the commentator terminal 4, and the operator terminal 9. An investor terminal and a sound editor terminal are connected to 1. The investor terminal and the sound editor terminal are terminals used by the investor and the sound editor, respectively.

In this case, the investor record (second record) indicating the user's track record as an investor is stored in the operator DB. The voice editor achievements (first achievements and fourth achievements) indicating the achievements of the user as a voice editor are stored in the voice provider DB.

In addition, the investor sets the investor condition, which is a condition required for the voice provider, by operating the investor terminal. By operating the sound editor terminal, the sound editor sets the sound editor condition, which is a condition required of the operator or the investor.

The investor performance and investor conditions are associated with the corresponding user ID in the operator DB. The voice editor performance and the sound editor condition are associated with the corresponding user ID in the voice provider DB.

In this case, the conditions required for the investor may be included in the commentator conditions and the commentator conditions, and the conditions required for the sound editor may be included in the operator conditions.

The matching unit 232 refers to the operator DB and the voice provider DB in which the above-mentioned data regarding the investor and the voice provider are stored, respectively, and the operator (meeting) and the investor, as well as the commentator, the commentator, and the voice. Match with the editor.

Specifically, the matching unit 232 includes the operator (meeting), the investor, the commentator, and the commentary, in which the operator condition and the investor condition, the commentator condition, the commentator condition, and the sound editor condition are met. And the sound editor.

Further, the matching unit 232 may match only one of the operator and the investor with only one of the commentator, the commentator, and the sound editor. That is, the matching unit 232 matches at least one of the operator and the investor with at least one of the commentator, the commentator, and the sound editor.

Further, in the second embodiment, the combination ID is assigned to the combination of the commentator and the commentator, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a combination ID may be assigned to a combination of two of a commentator, a commentator, and a sound editor, or a combination of two or more commentators, commentators, or sound editors. A combination ID may be given. In this case, the matching unit 232 matches the operator (meeting) or the investor with the combination of two or more voice providers.

Further, although the matching unit 232 matches the operator (or investor) with the commentator, the commentator, and the audio provider (or a combination thereof) for each tournament, it may be matched for each match.

Further, the operator record, the investor record, the commentator record, the commentator record, and the sound editor record stored in the operator DB and the voice provider DB may include the following contents.

The operator performance includes the event performance (number of times held, etc.), the evaluation of the event, the scale of the event (the number of customers attracted to the event), the amount of consideration paid to the audio provider, and the evaluation of the operator (SNS likes). The number, the number of comments, the result of the image survey for the operator, the evaluation for the CM, etc.) may be included.

Investor performance includes capital, capital provided (funds and venue facilities), accumulation of capital provided, goods provided, evaluation of investors (number of SNS likes and comments, image survey of investors). As a result, evaluation of CM, etc.) may be included.

The live commentary results include the number of live broadcasts, the viewer's evaluation of the live commentary (the number of SNS likes and comments, the results of the image survey for the live commentary, etc.), the content of the comments for the live commentary, and the content provided by the viewer. It may include the total amount of money (throwing money or super chat), the number of video views, the number of channel registrations, the tendency of the actual situation (loud, quietly speaking, etc.). In addition, the live performance may include live battles (such as the finals of the XX tournament), performance for each type of game, and performance as a player.

The commentator's performance includes the number of commentary, the viewer's evaluation of the commentator (the number of likes and comments of SNS, the result of the image survey for the commentator, etc.), the content of the comment for the commentator, and the comment provided by the viewer. It may include the total amount of money (throwing money or super chat), the number of channel registrations, the tendency of commentary (loud, quietly speaking, etc.). In addition, the commentator's achievements may include the explanationd battle (such as the final match of the XX tournament), the achievements for each type of game, and the achievements as a player.

The sound editor performance includes the number of times the sound was edited (added), the evaluation of the sound editor from the viewer (the number of likes and comments of the SNS, the result of the image survey for the sound editor, etc.), and the sound editor. Content of comments on, total amount of money (throwing money and super chat) provided by viewers, number of video views, number of channel registrations, tendency of voice addition (heavy use of intense BGM, heavy use of moist BGM, etc.), etc. May be included. In addition, the voice editor achievements include battles that edited the voice (such as the finals of the XX tournament), achievements for each type of game, achievements as a player, the total number of voices that own the copyright, and possession. The number of audio downloads (and total number of downloads) to be played may be included.

Further, the operator condition, the investor condition, the commentator condition, the commentator condition, and the voice editor condition stored in the operator DB and the voice provider DB may include the following data.

The operator conditions and investor conditions include the rank (such as the commentator rank and commentator rank) determined based on the performance of the audio provider who wishes to match, the consideration paid to the audio provider, and the equipment and goods to be provided. Etc. may be included. In addition, the operator conditions and investor conditions include the rights owned by the audio provider (for example, the right to be permitted to identify the affiliation of the organization by a predetermined organization), and the food and drink provided (for example, energy drinks). Etc.), communication lines used by voice providers, etc. may be included.

The commenter condition, commentator condition, and sound editor condition include the rank (operator rank, etc.), operator (or investor), which are determined based on the performance of the operator (or investor) who wishes to match. It may include the consideration required for the service, the equipment and goods desired to be provided, the food and drink provided, the communication line provided, and the like. In addition, the commenter condition, commentator condition, and sound editor condition can be set to accept the voice provision for free or to accept the voice provision only to a predetermined user (user registered as a friend, etc.). May be good.

Further, even if the server device 2 analyzes the past matching history of the operator and the investor by using artificial intelligence such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), the tendency of the favorite voice provider of the operator and the investor is analyzed. good. Similarly, the server device 2 uses artificial intelligence such as AI to record the past matching history of the voice provider (live commentator, commentator, and voice editor) of the voice provider of the operator and the investor's preference. Trends may be analyzed.

Further, the matching unit 232 may perform matching based on the above analysis result of the server device 2 and the operator condition, the investor condition, the commentator condition, the commentator condition, and the sound editor condition.

Further, the matching unit 232 uses the operator terminal 9 (or the investor terminal) based on the above analysis result of the server device 2 and the operator condition, the investor condition, the commentator condition, the commentator condition, and the voice editor condition. ), A list of audio providers that meet the above conditions may be selectively displayed on the display 821. In this case, the matching unit 232 matches the operator (or investor) with the voice provider selected by the operator (or investor).

Further, when the list of voice providers is selectably displayed on the display 821 of the operator terminal 9 (or the investor terminal), the voice providers who have received the swipe operation are displayed in response to the swipe operation on the touch pad 841. You may be able to register it as a favorite or bookmark.

In addition, the list of audio providers displayed on the display 821 of the operator terminal 9 (or the investor terminal) can be sorted based on any of the conditions included in the commentator condition, the commentator condition, and the sound editor condition. You may. The sort condition of this list may be any, and this list may be sorted by a plurality of conditions.

Similarly, the matching unit 232 causes the display 821 of the commentator terminal 3 (explainer terminal 4 or voice provider terminal) to selectably display a list of operators (or investors) that meet the above conditions. May be good. In this case, the matching unit 232 matches the commentator (explainer or audio provider) with the operator (or investor) selected by the commentator (explainer or audio provider).

Further, when the list of operators (or investors) is selectably displayed on the display 821 of the commentator terminal 3 (explainer terminal 4 or voice provider terminal), the swipe operation on the touch pad 841 is performed. The operator (or investor) who received the swipe operation may be able to be registered as a favorite or bookmark.

In addition, the list of operators (or investors) displayed on the display 821 of the commentator terminal 3 (explainer terminal 4 or voice provider terminal) is set as one of the conditions included in the operator conditions and the investor conditions. It may be possible to sort based on. The sort condition of this list may be any, and this list may be sorted by a plurality of sort conditions.

In addition, the matching unit 232 does not consider the operator condition, the investor condition, the commentator condition, the commentator condition, and the sound editor condition, and the operator record, the investor record, the commentator record, the commentator record, and the sound. Matching may be performed based on the editor's achievements. In this case, the matching unit 232 may perform matching in descending order of actual results, for example.

In addition, the operator rank may be determined according to the consideration provided to the audio provider (live commentator, commentator or audio editor) and the scale of the competition. In addition, the commentator rank and the commentator rank may be determined according to the consideration provided by the operator (or investor).

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the conditions for matching are set in the order of the commentator condition, the commentator condition, and the operator condition, but the commentator condition, the commentator condition, and the operator condition are set. The order can be determined arbitrarily. Similarly, the operator condition, the investor condition, the commentator condition, the commentator condition, and the sound editor condition may be set in any order.

Further, the search condition for accepting the input by the search unit 95 may be any condition as long as it searches for the data associated with the user ID.

When the voice provider selects an operator (or an investor), the search unit 95 and the selection unit 96 are set to the terminals operated by the voice provider (live broadcaster terminal 3, commentator terminal 4, voice editor terminal, etc.). Is provided. In this case, the terminal can selectably display a list of users (operators or investors) who meet the search conditions on the display in response to the input of the search conditions from the user (voice provider). Also in this case, the search condition for accepting the input by the search unit 95 may be any condition as long as it searches for the data associated with the user ID. The matching unit 232 matches the operator (or investor) with the voice provider according to the selection of the user (voice provider) of the terminal.

Further, as described above, in this game system, the operator condition, the investor condition, the commentator condition, the commentator condition, and the sound editor condition can be set, but the operator condition, the investor condition, and the commentator condition can be set. , Only some of the commentator conditions and the sound editor conditions may be configurable.

Further, the matching unit 232 may match the commentator with the commentator. In this case, the commentator sets the conditions required for the commentator, and the commentator sets the conditions required for the commentator. Conditions that can be set by the commentator and the commentator include the other party's achievements, favorite games, the number of channel subscribers, the number of friend registrations, and the like. The matching unit 232 matches the commentator and the commentator who match the conditions set with each other. In this case, the matching unit 232 may register the matched commentator and the commentator as a combination. In addition, the commentator (commentary) may be configured so that the commentator (commentary) can be searched, or the commentator (commentary) applies to the commentator (commentary) to compose a combination. You may be able to do it.

Further, the consideration processing unit 234 may perform the consideration payment processing at any timing. For example, the consideration processing unit 234 may perform the consideration payment process immediately after the matching is performed, or may perform the consideration payment process after the live performance or the end of the tournament (event).

Further, in the above embodiment, the voice of the commentator or the commentator is added (provided) to the play moving image stored in the storage unit 22 of the server device 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the play video executed by the game device 5 is distributed to the viewer in real time, the game system 1 may add the voice of a commentator or a commentator to the play video to be distributed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the audio provider (live commentator, commentator, and audio editor) adds audio to the play video, but for example, at the tournament venue, the live commentary, the commentary, the sound effect, and the BGM are reproduced. And so on.

In addition to the organizer of the tournament, the operators include, for example, equipment personnel, promoters, cameramen, team owners, and the like. That is, the matching unit 232 may match the person in charge of equipment, the promoter, the cameraman, or the team owner with the voice provider. In addition, the matching unit 232 may match the tournament organizer with the person in charge of equipment, the promoter, the cameraman, or the team owner.

Further, in the above embodiment, the e-sports tournament has been described as an example of the event managed in this game system, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the event may be an online game in which a plurality of users participate. The event may be any event as long as it is an event performed through the game.

Further, the server device 2, the commentator terminal 3, the commentator terminal 4, the game device 5, and the operator terminal 9 may be a plurality of devices or one. Further, the server device 2, the commentator terminal 3, the commentator terminal 4, the game device 5, and the operator terminal may cooperate to perform the same processing.

2 Server device 22 Storage unit 23 Control unit 231 Information processing unit 232 Matching unit 234 Consideration processing unit 3 Liver terminal 33 Liver condition setting unit 34 Combination condition setting unit 4 Commentator terminal 43 Commentator condition setting unit 5 Game device 55 Storage Unit 56 Control unit 564 Video generation unit 9 Operator terminal 94 Operator condition setting unit 95 Search unit 96 Selection unit

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A computer system that manages an event in which a game is played via a computer.
A storage unit that stores event identification information that identifies the event and first user identification information that identifies the first user who provides voice for the event.
Matching that matches the event or the second user associated with the event identification information as the operator or investor of the event with the first user corresponding to the first user identification information. A computer system characterized by having a unit. In claim 1,
A computer system further comprising a management unit that manages a first achievement related to voice provision of the first user in association with the first user identification information. In claim 2,
The matching unit is a computer system characterized in that the matching is performed based on the first achievement. In claim 3,
The first achievement is determined based on the input by the viewer to the voice provided by the first user.
The management unit manages the second achievement related to the event in association with the event identification information or the second user identification information associated with the event identification information.
The matching unit is a computer system characterized in that the first user is matched with the event or the second user based on at least one of the first achievement and the second achievement. In claim 4,
The second achievement is a computer system characterized by including the attributes of the event. In any one of claims 1 to 5,
Further, a first consideration setting unit for setting a consideration for the first user for the provision of the voice is provided.
The matching unit is a computer system characterized in that the matching is performed according to the consideration set by the first consideration setting unit. In claim 6,
A computer system characterized in that when the matching is performed according to the consideration, the consideration is provided to the first user. In any one of claims 1 to 7,
The storage unit stores combination identification information that identifies a combination of the first user and a third user who provides a voice different from that of the first user for the event.
The matching unit matches the event corresponding to the event identification information or the second user associated with the event identification information with the combination of the first user and the third user corresponding to the combination identification information. Computer system to let. In claim 8,
A computer system further comprising a management unit that manages a third achievement related to voice provision of the combination in association with the combination identification information. In claim 9.
A computer system characterized in that the third achievement is set based on at least one of the first achievement regarding the voice provision of the first user and the fourth achievement regarding the voice provision of the third user. In claim 9 or 10.
The matching unit is a computer system characterized in that the matching is performed based on the third achievement. In claim 11,
The third achievement is determined based on the viewer's input to the audio provided by the combination.
The management unit manages the second achievement related to the event in association with the event identification information or the second user identification information associated with the event identification information.
The matching unit is a computer system characterized in that the event or the second user is matched with the combination based on at least one of the second achievement and the third achievement. In claim 12,
The second achievement is a computer system characterized by including the attributes of the event. In any one of claims 8 to 12,
Further, a second consideration setting unit for setting the consideration for the combination for the provision of the voice is provided.
The matching unit is a computer system characterized in that the matching is performed according to the consideration set by the second consideration setting unit. In claim 14,
A computer system characterized in that when the matching is performed according to the consideration, the consideration is provided to the combination. In claim 2,
Further, a reception unit that receives input from at least one of the first user and the second user is provided.
The matching unit is a computer system characterized in that the matching is performed in response to an input to the reception unit. In claim 16,
The reception unit accepts input of search conditions and receives
A computer system characterized in that at least one of the first user and the second user matching the search condition is displayed on the display unit. It is an event management method that manages the events in which the game is played via the computer.
A step of storing event identification information for identifying the event and first user identification information for identifying the first user who provides voice for the event.
A step of matching a second user associated with the event or the event identification information corresponding to the event identification information as an operator or an investor of the event with the first user corresponding to the first user identification information. A method of managing events, characterized by including.

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