JP2022145397A - Program, information processing method, information processing device and system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate recognition of an occurrence of an accident when displaying a real world race as a virtual race, firstly, and to prevent a user from being excessively obsessed with the race, secondly.

SOLUTION: A program causes a processor to execute the steps of: receiving first information relating to a race in a real world; generating virtual objects including a racetrack object and moving objects based on the first information; displaying a superimposed image formed by superimposing the virtual objects on a real image; and when alert conditions are satisfied, displaying an alert. In the step of displaying the superimposed image, the race is virtually displayed based on the first information, where the alert conditions include; receiving accident information representing occurrence of an accident in the race in the real world; and/or satisfying, by the user's action, alert criteria.

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COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present disclosure relates to programs, information processing methods, information processing apparatuses, and systems.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a system that displays an image of a virtual reality object and calls the user's attention based on the user's behavior with respect to the virtual reality object.

JP 2016-62277 A

By the way, in the real world, various races such as boat races and horse races are held. When beginners actually watch these races, even if an accident such as a rule violation occurs during the race, they often do not know what happened, and in some cases, they are not aware of the occurrence of the accident. be. In order to make it easier for even beginners to fully enjoy the race, it is necessary to make it easier to recognize the occurrence of an accident.

On the other hand, if you get too involved in boat racing or horse racing, you may develop a gambling addiction. It is also important to devise ways to prevent users from becoming overly absorbed in the race. However, Patent Document 1 does not disclose a technique for solving the above two problems.

A first object of the present disclosure is to make it easier to recognize the occurrence of an accident when displaying a real-world race as a virtual race using a virtual object linked to the real-world race. A second object of the present disclosure is to prevent the user from becoming overly absorbed in the race.

According to one embodiment shown in the present disclosure,
A program executed in a first computer comprising a processor and an imaging unit,
The program causes the processor to:
receiving from a second computer first information about a given race in the real world;
generating a virtual object including a racetrack object representing a racetrack and a moving object representing a contestant or moving object of the predetermined race based on the first information;
displaying a superimposed image in which the virtual object is superimposed on a real image of the surroundings of the first computer captured by the imaging unit;
displaying an alert if the alert condition is met; and
In the step of displaying the superimposed image, based on the first information, the moving object is moved on the racetrack object to virtually display the predetermined race;
The alert conditions include receiving from the second computer accident information indicating that an accident has occurred in the predetermined race in the real world, including at least one of meeting the criteria,
A program is provided.

According to an embodiment shown in the present disclosure, it is possible to easily recognize the occurrence of an accident when displaying a real-world race as a virtual race using a virtual object linked to the real-world race, and and/or to prevent the user from becoming overly absorbed in the race.

1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a system according to an embodiment; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of functional configuration of a user terminal according to an embodiment; FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a server according to one embodiment; FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a real-world race track according to an embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a virtual object displayed on a user terminal according to an embodiment; FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of display control processing according to an embodiment; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a real image captured by an imaging unit according to an embodiment; FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen displaying a virtual object superimposed on a real image according to an embodiment; FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen displaying a virtual object superimposed on a real image according to an embodiment; 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of alert processing according to an embodiment; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an alert display according to an embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an alert display according to an embodiment; FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of alert processing according to an embodiment; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an alert display according to an embodiment; FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of alert processing according to an embodiment; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an alert display according to an embodiment; FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of this technical idea will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted as appropriate. In one or more of the embodiments presented in this disclosure, elements of each embodiment may be combined with each other and the combined result shall also form part of the embodiments presented in this disclosure.

(System configuration)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of system 1 according to the present embodiment. The system 1 can display, for example, a predetermined race held in the real world as a virtual race using virtual objects on the information processing device used by the user. In this specification, the "predetermined race" is not particularly limited as long as it is a race that is held in the real world. Examples include car races such as F1, drone races, dog races, marathons, and relay road races.

As shown in FIG. 1, the system 1 includes a user terminal 10A, a user terminal 10B, and a user terminal 10C (hereinafter referred to as user terminals 10A, 10B, 10C, etc.), which are information processing apparatuses (first computers) used by users. a plurality of user terminals 10 , a first server device (second computer) 20 , a second server device 40 , and a network 30 .

The user terminals 10A and 10B are connected to the network 30 by communicating with the radio base station 31 . The user terminal 10C connects to the network 30 by communicating with a wireless router 32 installed in a facility such as a house. The user terminal 10 is, for example, a mobile terminal with a touch screen, and may be a smart phone, a phablet, a tablet, or the like.

The user terminal 10 executes, for example, a program installed via a platform that distributes applications or the like, or a program including pre-installed website browsing software. The user terminal 10 communicates with the first server device 20 by executing the above program, and transmits/receives data related to a predetermined race, data related to the user, etc. to/from the first server device 20, thereby allowing the user It is possible to display a virtual race on the terminal 10. - 特許庁

The first server device 20 receives data related to a given race from the second server device 40 . The first server device 20 appropriately transmits data related to a predetermined race to the user terminal 10 . The first server device 20 stores and manages data related to a predetermined race and data related to each user.

The first server device 20 includes a communication IF (Interface) 22, an input/output IF 23, a memory 25, a storage 26, and a processor (second processor) 29 as a hardware configuration. connected to each other through

The communication IF 22 is compatible with various communication standards such as the LAN (Local Area Network) standard, and functions as an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the user terminal 10, the second server device 40, and the like.

The input/output IF 23 functions as an interface for receiving input of information to the first server device 20 and outputting information to the outside of the first server device 20 . The input/output IF 23 can include an input receiving section that receives connection of information input devices such as a mouse and keyboard, and an output section that receives connection of information output devices such as a display for displaying images and the like.

The memory 25 is a storage device for storing data used for processing. The memory 25 provides the processor 29 with a work area for temporary use when the processor 29 performs processing, for example. The memory 25 includes ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random
Access Memory) and other storage devices.

The storage 26 is a storage device for storing various programs and data for the processor 29 to read and execute. The information stored by the storage 26 includes data related to predetermined races, data related to each user, and the like. The storage 26 can be configured including a storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and flash memory. Note that the storage is not limited to being included in the server device, and a cloud service can also be used.

The processor 29 controls the operation of the first server device 20 by reading and executing programs and the like stored in the storage 26 . The processor 29 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics
Processing Unit) and the like.

The second server device 40 stores and manages data related to predetermined races. The second server device 40 is, for example, a server device managed by an organizer of a predetermined race, or a server device managed by an organization (publisher of a race magazine, etc.) that transmits information about a predetermined race to the outside. The second server device 40 appropriately transmits data related to a predetermined race to the first server device 20 . In one aspect, the second server device 40 may transmit data related to a given race to the user terminal 10 . The hardware configuration of the second server device 40 may be the same as that of the first server device 20 as long as there is no contradiction.

(user terminal)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 10. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 10 includes an antenna 110, a wireless communication IF 120, a touch screen 130, an input/output IF 140, a storage unit 150, an audio processing unit 160, a microphone 161, a speaker 162, It includes an imaging unit 170 and a control unit (first processor) 190 .

The antenna 110 radiates the signal emitted by the user terminal 10 into space as radio waves. Antenna 110 also receives radio waves from space and provides a received signal to wireless communication IF 120 .

The wireless communication IF 120 performs modulation/demodulation processing and the like for transmitting and receiving signals via the antenna 110 and the like in order for the user terminal 10 to communicate with other communication devices. The wireless communication IF 120 is a communication module for wireless communication including a tuner, a high-frequency circuit, and the like.

Touch screen 130 accepts input from a user and outputs information to display 132 for the user. Touch screen 130 includes a touch panel 131 and a display 132 for accepting user operation input. The touch panel 131 detects that a user's finger or the like approaches by using, for example, a capacitive touch panel. The display 132 is implemented by, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (electroluminescence), or other display device.

The input/output IF 140 receives input of information to the user terminal 10 and functions as an interface for outputting information to the outside of the user terminal 10 .

The storage unit 150 is configured by a flash memory, an HDD, or the like, and stores programs used by the user terminal 10 and various data received by the user terminal 10 from the first server device 20 or the like.

The audio processing unit 160 modulates and demodulates an audio signal. Audio processing section 160 modulates the signal supplied from microphone 161 and supplies the modulated signal to control section 190 . Also, the audio processing unit 160 provides an audio signal to the speaker 162 . The audio processing unit 160 is implemented by, for example, a processor for audio processing. Microphone 161 functions as an audio input unit for receiving input of an audio signal and outputting it to control unit 190 . The speaker 162 functions as an audio output unit for outputting audio signals to the outside of the user terminal 10 .

The imaging unit 170 is a camera that captures a real image of the surroundings of the user terminal 10 . An image captured by the imaging unit 170 is subjected to image processing by the control unit 190 and output to the display 132 .

The control unit 190 controls the operation of the user terminal 10 by reading and executing programs stored in the storage unit 150 . The control unit 190 is implemented by, for example, an application processor.

A process of executing the application program 151 by the control unit 190 will be described in more detail. Storage unit 150 stores application program 151 , application information 152 , and user information 153 .

For example, the user terminal 10 downloads the application program 151 from the first server device 20 and stores it in the storage unit 150 . Also, the user terminal 10 communicates with the first server device 20 to transmit and receive various data such as application information 152 and user information 153 to and from the first server device 20 .

The application program 151 is a program for displaying virtual races on the user terminal 10 . The application information 152 includes various data referred to by the application program 151 . Application information 152 includes first information 152A and accident information 152B.

The first information 152A is information regarding a predetermined race transmitted from the first server device 20 or the second server device 40 . The first information 152A includes, for example, race time information indicating the race time of a participant in a predetermined race or a mobile body (hereinafter also referred to as "participant etc."), position information of a participant etc. during the execution of a predetermined race, Time information and the like corresponding to the location information are included.

As used herein, the term “contestant” is a concept that includes not only humans but also animals such as horses and dogs. A "moving object" is an object that moves in a given race, such as an animal or a machine that a contestant rides, or a machine that is remotely controlled by a contestant. In a marathon, a dog race, etc., the "participant" and the "moving object" are the same.

In addition to the above, the first information 152A includes, for example, the name of a predetermined race, the date and time of the race, race field data, contestant data, mobile data, odds information, race forecast, race start chart, information immediately before the race, It may also include pit reports, race results, race videos, race still images, past race information, and other information that can be published in information magazines and information sites regarding predetermined races.

The accident information 152B is information about an accident that occurred in a given race. The accident information 152B is information transmitted from the first server device 20 in response to the occurrence of an accident in a predetermined race, and is acquired by the accident information acquiring section 196, which will be described later.

The accident information 152B includes, for example, occurrence information indicating that an accident has occurred in a predetermined race, detailed information about the content of the accident, information about calling attention to the user, and the like. Accidents include, for example, rule violations by contestants that may affect the order of the race, such as disqualification or dropout, cancellation of race participation by contestants, changes in race start times, unexpected accidents, etc. is. The alert is, for example, the presence or absence of a refund of the voting ticket due to an accident.

User information 153 includes information about the user of user terminal 10 . The user information 153 includes, for example, information identifying the user, location information of the user terminal 10, user's race purchase history and hit rate (for example, in the case of a boat race, the history of purchased boat tickets and the number of purchased boat tickets). Hit rate) and the like may be included.

The user information 153 includes behavior information 153A regarding user behavior via the application program 151 . The behavior information 153A includes, for example, the amount of money used by the user for gambling via the participation reception unit 197 described later, and the execution time of the application program 151 by the user (for example, the user's login time).

The behavior information 153A is information transmitted from the first server device 20 at a predetermined timing, and is acquired by the behavior information acquisition unit 198, which will be described later. Although the predetermined timing is not particularly limited, for example, the timing when the user tries to purchase various voting tickets, the timing when the first server device 20 completes the processing related to the purchase of various voting tickets, the timing when the user terminal 10 is the first Timing at which connection with the server apparatus 20 is started (timing at which login is performed), timing at which an alert criterion described later is satisfied, and the like are included. Note that the execution time of the application program 151 may be managed by the user terminal 10 .

By reading and executing the application program 151, the control unit 190 includes an operation input reception unit 191, a transmission/reception unit 192, an object generation unit 193, a display control unit 194, a flat surface detection unit 195, and an accident information acquisition unit. Each function of the part 196, the participation reception part 197, and the action information acquisition part 198 is demonstrated.

The operation input receiving unit 191 receives user's operation input based on the output of the touch screen 130 . Specifically, the operation input receiving unit 191 detects that a user's finger or the like touches or approaches the touch panel 131 as coordinates of a coordinate system having a horizontal axis and a vertical axis on the surface forming the touch screen 130 .

Operation input reception unit 191 determines a user's operation on touch screen 130 . The operation input reception unit 191 performs, for example, “approach operation”, “release operation”, “tap operation”, “double tap operation”, “long press operation (long touch operation)”, “drag operation (swipe operation)”, User operations such as "move operation", "flick operation", "pinch-in operation", and "pinch-out operation" are determined.

The operation input receiving unit 191 may receive, as an operation input, movement of the user terminal 10 detected by an acceleration sensor or the like mounted on the user terminal 10 .

The transmission/reception unit 192 transmits and receives various types of information to and from external communication devices such as the first server device 20 and the second server device 40 via the wireless communication IF 120 and the network 30 . The transmitting/receiving unit 192 receives the first information 152A, the accident information 152B, the action information 153A, and the like from the first server device 20 or the second server device 40, for example. Further, the transmission/reception unit 192 transmits, for example, information corresponding to the operation input received by the operation input reception unit 191, information stored in the user information 153, and the like to the first server device 20 or the second server device 40. .

The object generator 193 generates a virtual object for presenting the user with second information about a predetermined race, based on the first information. In this specification, "second information" is, for example, at least part of the first information 152A or information calculated from the first information 152A. In one aspect, the "second information" can be information that can be presented as text. In a certain aspect, the “second information” may be ranking information indicating the ranking of the contestants in a predetermined race or the ranking of the contestants as a result of the race.

The object generation unit 193 generates, as virtual objects, a racetrack object representing a racetrack and moving objects representing contestants and the like. The object generation unit 193 may generate a virtual display board for text-displaying the second information. In addition to the objects described above, the object generation unit 193 generates a virtual screen for displaying the image of the second information, various building objects, landscape objects such as trees that constitute the landscape, objects that serve as avatars of the user, and the like. may be generated.

The display control unit 194 superimposes a virtual object generated by the object generation unit 193 on a real image of the surroundings of the user terminal 10 captured by the imaging unit 70 (hereinafter also referred to as a “superimposed image”). displayed on the display 132. The display control unit 194 moves the moving object on the racetrack object based on the race time information included in the first information 152A, and displays a virtual race that virtually reproduces a predetermined race on the display 132 . In addition to the race time information, the display control unit 194 preferably reproduces the virtual race based on the position information of the contestants included in the first information 152A and the time information corresponding to the position information. .

Moreover, it is preferable that the display control unit 194 can display the virtual race substantially simultaneously with the progress of a predetermined race in the real world. That is, it is preferable to be able to display the virtual race by substantially synchronizing the progress of a predetermined race in the real world with the progress of the virtual race.

It is preferable that the display control unit 194 can change the viewpoint in the superimposed image according to the operation input received by the operation input reception unit 191 . The display control unit 194 causes the display 132 to display various menu screens and a GUI (Graphical User Interface) or changes the display contents of the display 132 in accordance with the operation input received by the operation input reception unit 191 .

Also, the display control unit 194 displays an alert when the alert condition is satisfied. The alert conditions are that information indicating that an accident has occurred in a predetermined race in the real world is received from the first server device 20, and that the user's behavior through the user terminal 10 (application program 151) satisfies the alert criteria. at least one of, preferably both.

The alert criteria are not particularly limited, but for example, the amount used by the user for gambling via the participation reception unit 197 in a predetermined first period exceeds a predetermined first threshold, or in a predetermined second period The execution time of the user's application program 151 exceeds a predetermined second threshold. The first period and the second period are not particularly limited, and for example, periods such as 1 day, 2 days, 1 week, and 1 month can be set as appropriate. The first period and the second period may be the same or different. The first threshold and the second threshold are not particularly limited, and may be a uniform value for all users, or may be set for each user according to attributes such as user age and past behavior information. Alternatively, it may be settable by the user himself/herself.

When receiving information indicating that an accident has occurred, the display control unit 194 displays, for example, an image indicating that an accident has occurred on the display 132 . Further, according to the content of the received information, the display control unit 194 displays, on the display 132, at least one of, for example, information on the details of the accident and information to call attention to the user due to the accident, and preferably both.

Further, when the accident is rule violation, the display control unit 194 changes the display of the moving object corresponding to the contestant or the like who violated the rule during display of the virtual race. Changes to the display of the moving object include, but are not limited to, adding a text image such as "disqualified" or hiding the moving object.

In addition, the display control unit 194 can display the ranking information indicating the current ranking of the contestants and the like while displaying the virtual race. When a contestant or the like violates the rules, the display control unit 194 displays an alert in association with ranking information, for example.

A flat surface detection unit 195 detects a flat surface in the real image captured by the imaging unit 170 . Detection of a flat surface is realized by conventionally known image recognition technology. For example, when the user performs an operation to select a flat surface detected by the flat surface detection unit 195, the display 132 displays a superimposed image in which a racetrack object is arranged on the flat surface.

Preferably, the flat surface is a horizontal surface. Also, the angle formed by the flat surface and the bottom surface forming the racetrack object may be 0 degrees, but is preferably an acute angle, and can be in the range of 15 degrees to 45 degrees, for example. The angle can also be adjusted by accepting a user's operation. In addition, even if there is a projection on a part of the flat surface in the real world, or even if there is an object on the flat surface, if the projection or the object is of a size that can be hidden by the racetrack object. , may be detected as a flat surface on which the racetrack object can be placed.

The accident information acquisition unit 196 acquires the accident information 152B from the first server device 20 via the transmission/reception unit 192 . In response to acquiring the accident information 152B, the display control unit 194 displays an alert as described above.

The participation acceptance unit 197 accepts participation in gambling related to a predetermined race. Specifically, the participation reception unit 197 receives a user's purchase instruction regarding various betting tickets related to a race, such as purchase of a boat ticket for a boat race or purchase of a betting ticket for a horse race. The purchase instruction includes information on, for example, the type of betting ticket (for example, multiple wins, single wins, double wins, etc.), contestants who will vote (so-called buying options), amount of money used, and the like. Information about the purchase instruction is transmitted to the first server device 20 via the transmission/reception unit 192 .

The behavior information acquisition unit 198 acquires the behavior information 153A from the first server device 20 via the transmission/reception unit 192 . As described above, when the acquired behavior information 153A satisfies the alert criteria, the display control unit 194 displays the alert.

(First server device)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the first server device 20. As shown in FIG. A detailed configuration of the first server device 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The first server device 20 functions as a communication unit 220, a storage unit 250, and a control unit 290 by operating according to a program.

The communication unit 220 functions as an interface for the first server device 20 to communicate with external communication devices such as the user terminal 10 and the second server device 40 via the network 30 .

The storage unit 250 stores various programs and data for realizing the system 1 . In one aspect, storage unit 250 stores program 251 , race information 252 , and user information 253 .

The program 251 is a program for realizing the system 1 by the first server device 20 communicating with the user terminal 10 and the second server device 40 . The program 251 is executed by the control unit 290 to perform processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the user terminal 10 and the second server device 40, processing according to the operation content performed by the user of the user terminal 10, race information 252 and user The first server device 20 is caused to perform processing such as updating the information 253 .

Race information 252 includes various data related to a given race. The race information 252 includes, for example, first information 252A and accident information 252B. The first information 252A is information from which the first information 152A is based, and the first information 152A can be part of the first information 252A. The first information 252A is information acquired from the second server device 40, for example.

Accident information 252B is information on which accident information 152B is based, and accident information 152B may be part of accident information 252B. The accident information 252B is, for example, information transmitted from the second server device 40 in response to the occurrence of an accident in a predetermined race.

User information 253 is information about the user of the user terminal 10 . The user information 253 includes a user management table 253A and action information 253B. The user management table 253A stores, for each user, information for identifying the user, location information of the user terminal 10, user's race purchase history, hit rate, and the like.

The behavior information 253B is information that is the source of the behavior information 153A, and is stored for each user. The behavior information 253B is updated according to the behavior of the user. The execution time of the application program 151 by the user included in the action information 253B is updated according to the connection time between the user terminal 10 and the first server device 20, for example. Also, the amount used by the user for gambling, which is included in the action information 253B, is updated, for example, in response to the completion of processing related to purchase of voting tickets by the purchase processing unit 294 or the like, which will be described later.

The control unit 290 is realized by the processor 29, and by executing the program 251, the transmission/reception unit 291, the first information acquisition unit 292, the accident information acquisition unit 293, the purchase processing unit 294, the behavior information management unit 295, the data management unit 296, and functions as a clock unit 297.

The transmission/reception unit 291 transmits and receives various types of information to and from external communication devices such as the user terminal 10 and the second server device 40 via the communication unit 220 and the network 30 . The transmitting/receiving unit 291 transmits, for example, the first information 252A, at least part of the accident information 252B, and at least part of the behavior information 253B to the user terminal 10 . Also, the transmitting/receiving unit 291 receives, for example, part of the first information 252A, the accident information 252B, and the action information 253B from the second server device 40 .

The first information acquisition unit 292 acquires the first information 252A from the second server device 40 via the transmission/reception unit 291 .

The accident information acquisition unit 293 acquires the accident information 252B from the second server device 40 via the transmission/reception unit 291 . At least part of the acquired accident information 252B is transmitted to the user terminal 10 via the transmitting/receiving section 291 .

The purchase processing unit 294 executes processing for purchasing a voting ticket based on the information regarding the purchase instruction transmitted from the user terminal 10 . When the purchase processing unit 294 completes the purchase process, the amount used by the user for gambling included in the action information 253B can be updated. Note that the purchase processing unit 294 may transmit information regarding purchase instructions to the second server device 40 via the transmission/reception unit 291 , and the voting ticket purchase process may be executed in the second server device 40 . In this case, the usage amount included in the behavior information 253B can be updated based on information transmitted from the second server device 40 .

The behavior information management unit 295 manages behavior information 253B for each user. For example, upon completion of purchase processing by the purchase processing unit 294 or the like, the behavior information management unit 295 acquires the amount used for the purchase processing, and calculates the amount used by the user for gambling during the above-described first period. Manage cumulative amounts. The accumulated amount is reset at the end of the first period, and then management of the accumulated amount for the next first period is started.

Also, the behavior information management unit 295 acquires, for example, the connection time between the user terminal 10 and the first server device 20, and manages the cumulative execution time of the application program 151 by the user during the above-described second period. The accumulated time is reset at the end of the second period, and then management of the accumulated time in the next second period is started.

Also, the behavior information management unit 295 transmits at least part of the behavior information 253B to the user terminal 10 via the transmission/reception unit 291, for example, at the predetermined timing described above.

The data management unit 296 updates various data stored in the storage unit 250 according to the processing results of the first information acquisition unit 292, the accident information acquisition unit 293, the behavior information management unit 295, and the like. The timer 297 performs processing for measuring time. Various times displayed on the user terminal 10 (for example, the time until the start of the race, etc.) can be controlled based on the time measured by the timer 297 .

(Operation example)
Next, an operation example in the system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 12. FIG. The operation example described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 12 is an example when the user terminal 10 satisfies an alert condition that the user terminal 10 receives information on the occurrence of an accident. In the following, the case where the predetermined race is a boat race for betting will be mainly described as an example, but the following description can be applied even if the predetermined race is another race. In the following description, data is transmitted and received between the user terminal 10 and the first server device 20, and between the first server device 20 and the second server device 40. The terminal 10 and the second server device 40 may be configured to directly transmit and receive data.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a boat race track in the real world. Two turn marks 403 are installed in the boat race course 401, and races are carried out by boats 402a to 402f on which boat racers ride. When the race ends, race time information indicating the race times of the boats 402a to 402f is transmitted from the second server device 40 to the first server device 20, and from the first server device 20 to the user terminal 10. FIG.

The boat race course 401 is provided with imaging devices (cameras) 404a to 404b. The imaging device 404a captures the boats 402a to 402f from above the boat race course 401 in its field of view. The imaging device 404b captures the boats 402a to 402f from the sides of the boat race course 401 in the field of view. The images of the boats 402 a - 402 f captured by the imaging devices 404 a - 404 b are transmitted to the second server device 40 . The second server device 40, for example, performs image analysis of each image, and calculates position information indicating the position of each of the boats 402a to 402f at the shooting time of each image. The calculated position information and the time information regarding the shooting time corresponding to the position information are transmitted to the first server device 20 and transmitted from the first server device 20 to the user terminal 10 . Note that the position information may be calculated in the first server device 20 .

Position sensors such as GPS sensors may be installed on the boats 402a to 402f instead of or in addition to the imaging devices 404a to 404b. The position information of the boats 402a to 402f obtained by the position sensors and the time information indicating the time when the position information was obtained are finally transmitted to the user terminal 10. FIG.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a virtual object displayed on the user terminal 10. As shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 5, the virtual objects are a racetrack object 501, moving objects 502a to 502f (hereinafter collectively referred to as "moving objects 502"), two turn mark objects 503, a virtual display board 505, It is shown.

A racetrack object 501 is an object that is a virtual display of the boat racetrack 401 . The race track object 501 and the turn mark object 503 are preferably created based on race track data such as course information of the boat race track 401, for example, and have shapes corresponding to the boat race track 401. is preferred.

The moving objects 502a to 502f are objects that are virtual representations of the boats 402a to 402f, respectively, and have boat-like shapes. The moving objects 502a-502f move in the racetrack object 501 based on the race time information, the positional information of the boats 402a-402f, and the time information corresponding to the positional information. In other words, a race in the real world is displayed on the user terminal 10 as a virtual race using the racetrack object 501 and the moving objects 502a to 502f.

It should be noted that it is also possible to display the virtual race only by the race time information without the position information and time information of the boats 402a-402f. However, in this case, although the final order of finish is the same as in the real-world race, it is difficult to reproduce the progress of the race, such as the ranking during the race.

A virtual display board 505 is an object that displays text information. Virtual display board 505 is, for example, an object that does not have a corresponding existence in boat race track 401 . The text information displayed on the virtual display board 505 is not particularly limited, and may be ranking information, odds information, or the like, for example. Also, the text information displayed on the virtual display board 505 may be changeable based on the user's operation input.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of display control processing. It should be noted that the order of each process constituting each flowchart described below may be random as long as there is no contradiction or inconsistency in the contents of the process, and the processes may be executed in parallel. Also, the processing executed by each device may be executed by another device as long as there is no contradiction.

The processing shown in each flowchart is realized by the control unit 190 executing the application program 151 and the control unit 290 executing the program 251, respectively. First, in step S610, the control unit 190 activates the imaging unit 170, which is a camera. A real image around the user terminal 10 is captured by the imaging unit 170 .

In step S<b>620 , the control unit 190 detects a flat surface within the image captured by the imaging unit 170 . In step S630, the control unit 190 arranges the virtual object on the detected flat surface.

Here, the processing of steps S610, S620, and S630 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a real image captured by the imaging unit 170. As shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 7, a keyboard 702 and a monitor device 703 are placed on a flat desk 701 .

When the imaging unit 170 is activated in step S610, a real image captured by the imaging unit 170 is displayed on the display 132. FIG. Next, in step S<b>620 , the control unit 190 detects a flat surface within the image captured by the imaging unit 170 , that is, within the image displayed on the display 132 .

In FIG. 7, region 704 is detected as a flat surface. There is a keyboard 702 within the area 704, but the size of the keyboard 702 is such that it can be hidden by the racetrack object 501, so the control unit 190 detects the area 704 as a flat surface.

In the state shown in FIG. 7, if the position captured by the imaging unit 170 is changed, the position of the region 704 can also be changed. The area 704 is displayed on the display 132 by adding a predetermined color, for example, so as to be distinguishable from other parts. When the user performs a tap operation or the like on the area 704, the control unit 190 arranges a virtual object such as the racetrack object 501 on the area 704 in step S630.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen displaying a virtual object superimposed on a real image. In FIG. 8, the dot patterned area including the monitor device 703 is the real image, and the other area is the area where the virtual object is displayed. For example, an advertisement image may be displayed in the area where no virtual object is displayed.

In FIG. 8, as virtual objects, there are a racetrack object 501, a plurality of moving objects 502, two turn mark objects 503, a large monitor object 506, building objects 507a to 507b, and other objects not labeled. A large number of objects (tree objects, clock objects, etc.) are displayed. These objects are created based on the first information 152A received from the first server device 20, for example.

In FIG. 8, the racetrack object 501 is placed on the area 704 such that the angle between the flat surface included in the area 704 and the bottom surface of the racetrack object 501 is 0 degrees. In this case, for example, an area in the depth direction such as the area X1 and the moving objects 502 may overlap each other and become difficult to see. In addition, a blind spot where the moving object 502 cannot be seen may occur in a region on the depth direction side of the large monitor object 506 .

However, in the state shown in FIG. 8, the user can change the viewpoint of the superimposed image displayed on display 132 . For example, when the user performs an operation input such as a pinch-in operation or a pinch-out operation, the viewpoint position of the imaging unit 170 may move closer to or farther from the racetrack object 501 . Also, when the user moves in the depth direction of the display 132 while holding the user terminal 10 or moves in the front direction, the viewpoint position of the imaging unit 170 may move closer to or farther from the racetrack object 501 . Also, when the user performs an operation to specify a predetermined position on the display 132, the viewpoint position can move to the specified position. Such a viewpoint change can solve the visibility problem described above.

Also, by arranging the race field object 501 so that the angle θ formed between the flat surface and the bottom surface of the race field object 501 is an acute angle, the above-described problems related to visibility can be alleviated.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen in which a virtual object is superimposed on a real image, and shows another aspect of the racetrack object 501 shown in FIG. Specifically, FIG. 9 is an example in which the predetermined race is a horse race.

In FIG. 9 as well, the area with the dot pattern including the monitor device 703 is the real image, and the other area is the area where the virtual object is displayed. In FIG. 9, a racetrack object 511, a plurality of moving objects 512, a large monitor object 513, a pond object 514, and a plurality of tree objects 515 are displayed on the display 132 as virtual objects. These objects are also created based on the first information 152A received from the first server device 20, for example.

The racetrack object 511, the large monitor object 513, the pond object 514, and the plurality of tree objects 515 are preferably created based on racetrack data such as course information of a predetermined racetrack in the real world, for example. A plurality of moving objects 512 are, for example, virtual objects representing horses and jockeys running in a horse race.

Returning to the description of the flowchart in FIG. In step S640, the control unit 190 acquires position information of the boats 402a to 402f on the boat race track 401 in the real world. That is, when the boats 402a-402f start a race in the real world, the control unit 190 acquires the position information and time information of the boats 402a-402f from the first server device 20. FIG. The method of acquiring position information and time information is as described with reference to FIG.

In step S650, the control unit 190 performs control so that the position information acquired in step S640 and the moving object are linked. Specifically, using the time information and the position information, the movement of each of the boats 402a to 402f on the race course object 501 is controlled to be the same as that of the moving objects 502a to 502f on the boat race course 401. FIG.

In step S660, control unit 190 executes an alert process in response to the alert condition being satisfied. Details of the alert processing will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Note that if the alert condition is not satisfied, the process of step S660 is not executed.

Each process of steps S640, S650, and S660 is repeated at least from the start point to the end point of the race in the real world, but may be repeated before the start and after the end of the race in the real world. For example, if a contestant cancels participation in the race or changes the race start time before the race, the process of step S660 can be executed before the race starts in the real world. Further, when it is found that a contestant or the like has violated the rules from just before the end of the race to after the end of the race, the process of step S660 can be executed after the end of the race in the real world.

If the race displayed as the virtual race is a past race, the position information and the like of the boats 402a to 402f from the start to the end of the race may be collectively acquired before the start of the virtual race. Further, the virtual race may be displayed by acquiring only the race time information without acquiring the position information and the like. A race displayed as a virtual race may be an exhibition race.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of alert processing in step S660 described above. In step S661, when control unit 190 receives information on the occurrence of an accident (Yes in step S661), the process proceeds to step S662. On the other hand, in step S661, if control unit 190 does not receive accident occurrence information (No in step S661), the process ends.

In step S662, when control unit 190 receives the detailed information of the accident (Yes in step S662), the process proceeds to step S663. In one aspect, control unit 190 receives accident occurrence information and detailed information about the accident substantially at the same time.

Next, in step S663, the control unit 190 causes the display 132 to display detailed information on the alert and the accident together with the display of the virtual race. Further, in step S664, control unit 190 causes display 132 to display a warning image along with the display of the virtual race. The content of the alert may be determined by the control unit 190 based on the content of detailed information on the accident, or may be determined by the control unit 290 and transmitted to the control unit 190 .

Also, in step S665, the control unit 190 changes the display of the moving object 502 corresponding to the contestant or the like who violated the rules. Also, in step S666, the control unit 190 displays an alert in association with the ranking information displayed to indicate the current ranking in the virtual race, and ends the process.

Here, the processing of steps S663 to S666 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the alert display, and is an example of the display screen in step S663.

In the example of FIG. 11, a virtual race is displayed on display 132 . In other words, the moving objects 502 a and the like are moving on the race field object 501 . Also, an alert image 1101 and detailed information 1102 are displayed in the center of the display 132 .

The alert image 1101 is an image for notifying the user of the occurrence of an accident, and is displayed based on the reception of the accident occurrence information in step S661. The shape, size, and display position of the alert image 1101 are not particularly limited. From the viewpoint of facilitating recognition by the user, the size of the alert image 1101 is preferably larger than that of the moving object 502, and the display position of the alert image 1101 is preferably near the center of the display 132, for example. . The alert image 1101 may be a text image such as "Caution".

The detailed information 1102 is an image for informing the user of the details of the accident, and is displayed based on the receipt of the detailed information of the accident in step S662. In the example of FIG. 11, "Boat No. 3 Flying" is displayed, and the contestants who violated the rules and the contents of the rule violations are shown. Detailed information 1102 may include, for example, impacts on the race due to rule violations (eg, disqualification, etc.).

The size and display position of the detailed information 1102 are not particularly limited. From the viewpoint of facilitating user recognition, the size of the detailed information 1102 is preferably larger than that of the moving object 502, and the display position of the detailed information 1102 is preferably near the center of the display 132, for example. . Also, the display position of the detailed information 1102 is preferably near the alert image 1101 .

When the control unit 190 receives the accident occurrence information and the detailed information of the accident at different timings, the alert image 1101 is displayed first, and the detailed information 1102 is displayed at the timing of receiving the detailed information of the accident. You may With this configuration, it is possible to quickly notify the user of the occurrence of an accident.

In addition, the alert image 1101 and the detailed information 1102 may be moved to the edge of the display 132 or hidden after a predetermined time (for example, several seconds) has elapsed from the start of display or based on the user's operation input. may If the alert image 1101 or the like is displayed near the center of the display 132, the moving object 502 may be hidden behind the alert image 1101 and interfere with watching the virtual race. , the influence on the spectator of the virtual race can be suppressed. Also, from the same point of view, the alert image 1101 and detailed information 1102 may be translucent.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an alert display, and an example of a display screen in steps S664 to S666. The example of FIG. 12 is, for example, a display screen after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the display screen of FIG. 11, and the alert image 1101 and detailed information 1102 are hidden.

In the example of FIG. 12, a warning image 1201, an additional image 1202, and ranking information 1203 are displayed. The content displayed in the alert image 1201 is determined according to the content of the rule violation. In the example of FIG. 12, the alert image 1201 indicates that there is a possibility that the voting ticket will be refunded due to the violation of the rules.

The additional image 1202 is added to the moving object 502 corresponding to the contestant or the like who violates the rules. In the example of FIG. 12, an additional image 1202 labeled "disqualified" is attached to the moving object 502c, indicating that the contestant corresponding to the moving object 502c has been disqualified. Adding the additional image 1202 is an example of display change in step S665. Examples of display change are not particularly limited. For example, instead of adding the additional image 1202, the moving object 502c may be hidden.

The ranking information 1203 indicates the current ranking in the virtual race. The ranking information 1203 can be displayed while the virtual race is being displayed, and may be displayed in the example of FIG. 11 . The ranking information 1203 may be displayed from the start of the race, or may be started to be displayed according to the user's operation input or the like.

In the 3rd place column of the ranking information 1203, next to Boat No. 3, an alert message "Disqualified" is displayed, indicating that Boat No. 3 has been disqualified. Even if the ranking shown in the ranking information 1203 changes, the alert display of "disqualified" is displayed next to the third boat. Note that boat 3 may be displayed at the lowest position in the ranking information 1203 regardless of the current position information of boat 3 (moving object 502c) in response to the disqualification.

Returning to the description of FIG. In step S662, if control unit 190 does not receive the detailed information of the accident (No in step S662), the process proceeds to step S667. In step S667, control unit 190 causes display 132 to display an alert together with the display of the virtual race. At step S667, for example, the alert image 1101 is displayed, but the detailed information 1102 is not displayed.

Next, in step S668, control unit 190 displays a virtual race and an alert image on display 132, and ends the process. In step S668, since the content of the rule violation has not been clarified, the content of the alert is uniform, suggesting, for example, that the voting ticket may be refunded.

After step S667 or S668, when the control unit 190 receives the detailed information of the accident, at least part of the processing of steps S663 to S666 may be executed.

Next, another example of the operation of the system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16. FIG. The operation examples described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16 are examples in which the user's behavior through the application program 151 satisfies the alert condition that the alert criterion is satisfied.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of alert processing. Specifically, FIG. 13 is an example in which the alert criterion is related to the user's spending amount in gambling.

First, in step S1310, control unit 190 accepts participation in betting on a race. Specifically, the control unit 190 accepts a purchase instruction including the type of betting ticket, an eye to buy, the amount of money spent, etc., based on the user's operation input. Information about the purchase instruction is transmitted to the control unit 290, and the control unit 290, for example, performs processing for purchasing a voting ticket.

Next, in step S1320, the control unit 190 receives from the control unit 290, for example, at a predetermined timing, the amount used by the user to purchase the voting ticket. In step S1320, for example, the amount used in the purchase process may be received each time the purchase process is performed, or the cumulative amount used in the first period may be received at a timing such as when a screen for accepting purchase instructions is displayed. may receive.

Further, in step S1320, the cumulative amount may be received at the timing when the cumulative usage amount in the first period exceeds the first threshold, or information indicating that the cumulative amount has been exceeded may be received instead of the cumulative amount itself. may receive.

If the cumulative usage amount in the first period is less than or equal to the first threshold (No in step S1330), the process ends. On the other hand, if the cumulative usage amount in the first period exceeds the first threshold (Yes in step S1330), the process proceeds to step S1340.

Next, in step S1340, control unit 190 displays an alert. The alert in step S1340 is displayed, for example, at the timing when the accumulated usage amount exceeds the first threshold, or when the screen for accepting the purchase instruction is displayed with the accumulated usage amount exceeding the first threshold. be.

Next, in step S1350, control unit 190 resets the accumulated usage amount at the end of the first period, and terminates. In addition, when the first period ends, the next first period starts, and management of the usage amount in the next first period starts.

FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an alert display, and an example of a display screen in step S1340. In the example of FIG. 14, an alert image 1401 is displayed on the display 132 . The alert image 1401 indicates that the accumulated usage amount for that day has exceeded "0 yen" (first threshold value) and that caution should be exercised against becoming obsessed.

In the example of FIG. 14, the first period is one day. The accumulated amount is reset on the next day, and the alert image 1401 is not displayed unless the accumulated amount exceeds the first threshold again on the next day.

Also, a plurality of first periods and corresponding first thresholds may be provided. For example, a first threshold A corresponding to one day, a first threshold B corresponding to one week, and a first threshold C corresponding to one month are provided, and in each of the periods of one day, one week, and one month You may manage the cumulative amount.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of alert processing. Specifically, FIG. 15 is an example in which the alert criterion is related to the execution time of the application program 151 by the user.

First, in step S1510, the control unit 190 receives the execution time of the application program 151 from the control unit 290, for example, at a predetermined timing. In step S1510, for example, information indicating the time during which the user terminal 10 and the first server device 20 are connected may be continuously received. Further, the accumulated time may be received at the timing when the accumulated execution time in the second period exceeds the second threshold, or information indicating that the accumulated time has exceeded may be received instead of the accumulated time itself. good.

If the cumulative execution time in the second period is less than or equal to the second threshold (No in step S1520), the process ends. On the other hand, if the accumulated execution time in the second period exceeds the second threshold (Yes in step S1520), the process proceeds to step S1530.

Next, in step S1530, control unit 190 displays an alert. The alert in step S1530 is displayed, for example, at the timing when the accumulated execution time exceeds the first threshold, or at the timing when the application program 151 is started while the accumulated execution time exceeds the second threshold.

Next, in step S1540, control unit 190 resets the accumulated execution time at the end of the second period, and terminates. It should be noted that when the second period ends, the next second period starts, and management of the execution time in the next second period starts.

FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an alert display, and an example of a display screen in step S1530. In the example of FIG. 16, an alert image 1601 is displayed on the display 132 . The alert image 1601 indicates that the accumulated execution time for the month has exceeded "O hours" (second threshold) and that caution should be exercised against becoming addicted.

In the example of FIG. 14, the second period is one month. The accumulated time is reset in the next month, and the alert image 1601 is not displayed unless the accumulated time exceeds the second threshold again in the next month. Also, as with the first period, a plurality of second periods and corresponding second thresholds may be provided.

The above-described embodiments are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the interpretation of the present invention. It goes without saying that the present invention can be modified and improved without departing from its spirit, and that equivalents thereof are included in the present invention.

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The contents of the present disclosure are listed below.

(Item 1)
A program executed in a first computer comprising a processor and an imaging unit,
The program causes the processor to:
receiving from a second computer first information about a given race in the real world;
generating a virtual object including a racetrack object representing a racetrack and a moving object representing a contestant or moving object of the predetermined race based on the first information;
displaying a superimposed image in which the virtual object is superimposed on a real image of the surroundings of the first computer captured by the imaging unit;
displaying an alert if the alert condition is met; and
In the step of displaying the superimposed image, based on the first information, the moving object is moved on the racetrack object to virtually display the predetermined race;
The alert conditions include receiving from the second computer accident information indicating that an accident has occurred in the predetermined race in the real world, including at least one of meeting the criteria,
program.
As a result, when the real-world race is displayed as a virtual race using a virtual object linked to the real-world race, it is possible to easily recognize the occurrence of an accident and prevent the user from becoming excessively absorbed in the race. It is possible to at least one of prevent

(Item 2)
The step of displaying the alert includes displaying at least one of information related to the content of the accident and information alerting the user due to the accident,
The program of item 1.
By displaying information about the content of the accident, the user can grasp what happened and can fully enjoy the virtual race afterward. In addition, by displaying the information calling attention to the user, it is possible to reduce the possibility of a situation such as the user erroneously discarding the voting ticket.

(Item 3)
The accident includes a rule violation of the contestant or the moving body in the predetermined race,
If the accident is a violation of the rules, the step of displaying the alert further includes: change the display of moving objects,
A program according to item 1 or item 2.
This makes it easier for the user to recognize the moving object corresponding to the contestant or the like who has violated the rules, thereby preventing the user from being confused as to which moving object has violated the rule. You can fully enjoy the race.

(Item 4)
The change is to hide the moving object corresponding to the contestant or the moving object who violated the rule when the predetermined race is virtually displayed.
A program according to item 3.
As a result, the ranking in the virtual race as viewed becomes the actual ranking in the race, so even a beginner can easily understand the race situation.

(Item 5)
The step of displaying the superimposed image further includes displaying ranking information indicating the ranking of the contestants or the moving body in the predetermined race while the predetermined race is being virtually displayed. ,
the alert is displayed in association with the ranking information;
The program according to any one of items 1 to 4.
As a result, the current ranking can be grasped by looking at the ranking information, and at the same time, it is possible to easily grasp the contestants who have violated the rules, thereby improving the user's convenience.

(Item 6)
The first information includes location information of the contestant or the moving body during the execution of the predetermined race, and time information corresponding to the location information,
In the step of displaying the superimposed image, the moving object is moved on the racetrack object based on the position information and the time information, and the predetermined race is started substantially simultaneously with the progress of the predetermined race in the real world. display virtually,
The program according to any one of items 1 to 5.
This makes it possible to watch a virtual race in which the occurrence of an accident and the current race situation are easy to understand in substantially real time in the same way as the actual race.

(Item 7)
The predetermined race is a race for betting,
The program further causes the processor to:
accepting participation by the user in the wagering;
obtaining the amount used by the user in the wagering;
wherein the alert criterion is that the usage amount in a predetermined first time period exceeds a predetermined first threshold;
The program according to any one of items 1 to 6.
Thereby, it is possible to more effectively prevent the user from becoming excessively absorbed in the race.

(Item 8)
The program further causes the processor to:
executing a step of acquiring an execution time during which the program was executed in the first computer based on the user's operation input;
wherein the alert criterion is that the execution time in a second predetermined time period exceeds a second predetermined threshold;
A program according to items 1 to 7.
Thereby, it is possible to more effectively prevent the user from becoming excessively absorbed in the race.

(Item 9)
An information processing method executed in a first computer having a processor and an imaging unit,
The information processing method includes:
receiving from a second computer first information about a given race in the real world;
generating a virtual object including a racetrack object representing a racetrack and a moving object representing a contestant or moving object of the predetermined race based on the first information;
displaying a superimposed image in which the virtual object is superimposed on a real image of the surroundings of the first computer captured by the imaging unit;
displaying the alert if the alert condition is met;
In the step of displaying the superimposed image, based on the first information, the moving object is moved on the racetrack object to virtually display the predetermined race;
The alert conditions include receiving from the second computer accident information indicating that an accident has occurred in the predetermined race in the real world, including at least one of meeting the criteria,
Information processing methods.
As a result, when the real-world race is displayed as a virtual race using a virtual object linked to the real-world race, it is possible to easily recognize the occurrence of an accident and prevent the user from becoming excessively absorbed in the race. It is possible to at least one of prevent

(Item 10)
An information processing device comprising a processor and an imaging unit,
The processor
receiving first information from a second computer regarding a given race in the real world;
generating a virtual object including a racetrack object representing a racetrack and a moving object representing a participant or moving object of the predetermined race based on the first information;
displaying a superimposed image in which the virtual object is superimposed on a real image of the surroundings of the information processing device captured by the imaging unit;
It displays an alert when the alert condition is met,
displaying the superimposed image includes moving the moving object on the racetrack object based on the first information to virtually display the predetermined race;
The alert conditions include receiving from the second computer accident information indicating that an accident has occurred in the predetermined race in the real world, and the behavior of the user of the information processing device via the information processing device is an alert condition. including at least one of meeting the criteria,
Information processing equipment.
As a result, when the real-world race is displayed as a virtual race using a virtual object linked to the real-world race, it is possible to easily recognize the occurrence of an accident and prevent the user from becoming excessively absorbed in the race. It is possible to at least one of prevent

(Item 11)
A system that includes a first computer that includes a first processor and an imaging device, and a second computer that includes a second processor and is communicatively connectable to the first computer,
The second processor
obtaining first information about a given race in the real world;
transmitting the first information to the first computer;
The first processor
receiving first information from a second computer regarding a given race in the real world;
generating a virtual object including a racetrack object representing a racetrack and a moving object representing a participant or moving object of the predetermined race based on the first information;
displaying a superimposed image in which the virtual object is superimposed on a real image of the surroundings of the first computer captured by the imaging unit;
It displays an alert when the alert condition is met,
displaying the superimposed image includes moving the moving object on the racetrack object based on the first information to virtually display the predetermined race;
The alert conditions include receiving from the second computer accident information indicating that an accident has occurred in the predetermined race in the real world, including at least one of meeting the criteria,
system.
As a result, when the real-world race is displayed as a virtual race using a virtual object linked to the real-world race, it is possible to easily recognize the occurrence of an accident and prevent the user from becoming excessively absorbed in the race. It is possible to at least one of prevent

1: System, 10: User Terminal, 20: First Server Device, 30: Network, 40: Second Server Device, 130: Touch Screen, 150: Storage Unit (of User Terminal), 190: Control (of User Terminal) Unit 250: Storage unit (of the first server device) 290: Control unit (of the first server device)

Claims (11)

A program executed in a first computer comprising a processor and an imaging unit,
The program causes the processor to:
receiving from a second computer first information about a given race in the real world;
generating a virtual object including a racetrack object representing a racetrack and a moving object representing a contestant or moving object of the predetermined race based on the first information;
displaying a superimposed image in which the virtual object is superimposed on a real image of the surroundings of the first computer captured by the imaging unit;
displaying an alert if the alert condition is met; and
In the step of displaying the superimposed image, based on the first information, the moving object is moved on the racetrack object to virtually display the predetermined race;
The alert conditions include receiving from the second computer accident information indicating that an accident has occurred in the predetermined race in the real world, including at least one of meeting the criteria,
program. The step of displaying the alert includes displaying at least one of information related to the content of the accident and information alerting the user due to the accident,
A program according to claim 1. The accident includes a rule violation of the contestant or the moving body in the predetermined race,
If the accident is a violation of the rules, the step of displaying the alert further includes: change the display of moving objects,
3. A program according to claim 1 or 2. The change is to hide the moving object corresponding to the contestant or the moving object who violated the rule when the predetermined race is virtually displayed.
4. A program according to claim 3. The step of displaying the superimposed image further includes displaying ranking information indicating the ranking of the contestants or the moving body in the predetermined race while the predetermined race is being virtually displayed. ,
the alert is displayed in association with the ranking information;
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The first information includes location information of the contestant or the moving body during the execution of the predetermined race, and time information corresponding to the location information,
In the step of displaying the superimposed image, the moving object is moved on the racetrack object based on the position information and the time information, and the predetermined race is started substantially simultaneously with the progress of the predetermined race in the real world. display virtually,
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The predetermined race is a race for betting,
The program further causes the processor to:
accepting participation by the user in the wagering;
obtaining the amount used by the user in the wagering;
wherein the alert criterion is that the usage amount in a predetermined first time period exceeds a predetermined first threshold;
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The program further causes the processor to:
executing a step of acquiring an execution time during which the program was executed in the first computer based on the user's operation input;
wherein the alert criterion is that the execution time in a second predetermined time period exceeds a second predetermined threshold;
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 7. An information processing method executed in a first computer having a processor and an imaging unit,
The information processing method includes:
receiving from a second computer first information about a given race in the real world;
generating a virtual object including a racetrack object representing a racetrack and a moving object representing a contestant or moving object of the predetermined race based on the first information;
displaying a superimposed image in which the virtual object is superimposed on a real image of the surroundings of the first computer captured by the imaging unit;
displaying the alert if the alert condition is met;
In the step of displaying the superimposed image, based on the first information, the moving object is moved on the racetrack object to virtually display the predetermined race;
The alert conditions include receiving from the second computer accident information indicating that an accident has occurred in the predetermined race in the real world, including at least one of meeting the criteria,
Information processing methods. An information processing device comprising a processor and an imaging unit,
The processor
receiving first information from a second computer regarding a given race in the real world;
generating a virtual object including a racetrack object representing a racetrack and a moving object representing a participant or moving object of the predetermined race based on the first information;
displaying a superimposed image in which the virtual object is superimposed on a real image of the surroundings of the information processing device captured by the imaging unit;
It displays an alert when the alert condition is met,
displaying the superimposed image includes moving the moving object on the racetrack object based on the first information to virtually display the predetermined race;
The alert conditions include receiving from the second computer accident information indicating that an accident has occurred in the predetermined race in the real world, and the behavior of the user of the information processing device via the information processing device is an alert condition. including at least one of meeting the criteria,
Information processing equipment. A system that includes a first computer that includes a first processor and an imaging device, and a second computer that includes a second processor and is communicatively connectable to the first computer,
The second processor
obtaining first information about a given race in the real world;
transmitting the first information to the first computer;
The first processor
receiving first information from a second computer regarding a given race in the real world;
generating a virtual object including a racetrack object representing a racetrack and a moving object representing a participant or moving object of the predetermined race based on the first information;
displaying a superimposed image in which the virtual object is superimposed on a real image of the surroundings of the first computer captured by the imaging unit;
It displays an alert when the alert condition is met,
displaying the superimposed image includes moving the moving object on the racetrack object based on the first information to virtually display the predetermined race;
The alert conditions include receiving from the second computer accident information indicating that an accident has occurred in the predetermined race in the real world, including at least one of meeting the criteria,
system.

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