JP2022168212A - Communication terminal, communication method, communication program, recording medium with communication program stored and information processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication terminal capable of specifically determining a privilege acquired as the outcome of a wager during competition, a delivery place of the privilege, or the like by using the outcome of a competition type game, and to provide a communication method, a communication program, a recording medium with a communication program stored and an information processing device.

SOLUTION: A communication terminal 20 allows a network communication part 27 to receive game information of a quiz comprising a prescribed problem and answer, a transmission source, articles and services, and information of stores or the like for providing the articles and services from a communication terminal 10, plays a game by inputting an answer from an input part 21 of a touch input or the like or a microphone 22, and receives the articles and services and a delivery position together with the game when playing the game because a CPU 28 determines the correctness/wrongness of the game.

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COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention provides a communication terminal communicably connected to at least one other communication terminal via a network, a communication method, a communication program, a recording medium storing the communication program, and a communication terminal capable of communicating with the communication terminal via the network. It relates to an information processing device such as a server connected to a network.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, game machines have been equipped with communication functions so that they can compete against other game machines via a network. Moreover, by installing a program such as a game application on a smartphone or the like, it becomes easy to play games with other smartphones or the like via a network.

Also, the content of the game to be played is not limited to the packaged game software, and it has been proposed that the players ask each other their own quizzes, as described in Patent Document 1, for example.

In Patent Literature 1, a questioner operates an information terminal to register question sentences, correct and incorrect answer options, and question destinations in a server. In the server, it is described that when a player designated as a question destination is playing on a game device connected to the server, the registered questions are asked and the answer results and the like are registered.

JP 2010-104695 A

Users may bet on some kind of item or the like using the result of winning or losing a game. For example, when using the quiz described above, user A asks user B a question, and if user B answers correctly, user A buys user B a meal, and if user B gives an incorrect answer, user B buys user A a meal. That's what it means.

However, although the outcome of the bet itself is clearly determined by the winning or losing result of the game, the above-mentioned matters do not necessarily have to do with the benefits obtained as a result of the bet (buying a meal) or where the benefits are delivered (at which restaurant the meal is delivered). ) could not be done using the results of the game, and had to be decided separately by the opponents.

Such a problem is very complicated, especially when the opponent is far away, because it is necessary to keep in touch with other means of communication such as telephone, e-mail, and messenger software.

Therefore, in view of the above-described problems, the present invention provides a communication terminal that can specifically determine the benefits obtained as a result of betting during a battle using the result of a battle-type game, the delivery place of the benefits, etc. An object of the present invention is to provide a communication method, a communication program, a recording medium storing the communication program, and an information processing apparatus.

In order to solve the above problems, the communication terminal described in claim 1 is a communication terminal connected to at least one other communication terminal via a network so as to be able to communicate with the other communication terminal. a first receiving means for receiving game information, information about opponents who will compete in the competitive game, privilege information obtained as a result of the competitive game, and position information of a delivery place for the privilege; and the first receiving means. a first input means for performing an input for playing a fighting game indicated by the fighting game information acquired by the; a first winning/losing result acquisition means for acquiring the winning/losing result of the fighting game; and the fighting game and game result output means for outputting the information, the opponent information, the privilege information, the position information and the win/loss result in association with each other.

1 is a configuration diagram of a communication terminal and a server according to a first example of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a table showing a configuration example of a POI database shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a table showing a configuration example of a detailed game result database shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the operation of the question-giving terminal shown in FIG. 1; 2 is a flow chart showing the operation of the answer terminal shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a shop and product selection screen of the questioning terminal shown in FIG. 1; 3 is a table showing another configuration example of the POI database shown in FIG. 1; 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a transmission confirmation screen of the question-giving terminal shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen display transition of the answer terminal shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing operations of the communication terminal and the server shown in FIG. 1 when executing a game; 3 is a flow chart showing a game usage status display operation at a selected store after execution of a game by the communication terminal and the server shown in FIG. 1; 3 is a flow chart showing a store display operation used in the game by the communication terminal and the server shown in FIG. 1 after the game is executed; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of displaying a win/lose result on a map and an example of displaying detailed content on the communication terminal shown in FIG. 1; 10 is a flow chart showing a delivery status input operation in a game in which a delivery date has not been entered after execution of the game by the communication terminal and the server shown in FIG. 1; 3 is an explanatory diagram showing another configuration example of a transmission confirmation screen of the question-giving terminal shown in FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the operation of the communication terminal and the server when executing a game according to the second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the operation of the communication terminal and the server when executing a game according to the third embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

A communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. In a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first receiving means includes competitive game information in which the player competes against another communication terminal, opponent information in the competitive game, and privilege information obtained as a result of the competitive game. Then, the position information of the privilege delivery place is received, the battle-type game indicated by the battle-type game information is played using the first input means, the win-loss result is acquired by the first win-loss result acquisition means, and the game is played. Since the result output means outputs the competitive game information, opponent information, privilege information, position information, and win/loss result in association with each other, the privilege and delivery position are received when the game is played, so that the opponents can separately There is no need to contact each other to determine the privilege and the delivery place, and when a bet on a competitive game is applied from another communication terminal, the privilege and the delivery place of the privilege can be concretely imagined.

Alternatively, the privilege delivery place may be a commercial facility, the location information may include information about the commercial facility, and the privilege information may include information about the products and services provided at the commercial facility as a privilege. . By doing so, it is possible to place a bet in a match-type game by designating a product or service of the commercial facility, and to attract customers to the commercial facility in order for the competitors to visit the commercial facility after the game. can be done.

Further, the competitive game information is quiz information including predetermined question information and correct answer information for the predetermined question, the predetermined question information is output from the first output means, and the first win/loss result obtaining means A first judgment means may be provided for judging whether the correct answer information received by the one receiving means and the answer information for the predetermined question inputted by the first input means are correct or wrong. By doing so, it is possible to place a bet using a quiz given from another communication terminal as a competitive game.

Also, the first receiving means receives a correct answer message when a predetermined question is answered correctly and an incorrect answer message when a predetermined question is answered incorrectly together with the battle-type game information, and the first output means receives the first question. After the correct/wrong result is judged by the judgment means 1, either a correct message or an incorrect answer message may be output based on the correct/wrong result. By doing so, it is possible to output a correct answer message or an incorrect answer message arbitrarily specified by the questioner to notify the correct answer or incorrect answer of the quiz.

Further, after the first map data acquisition means acquires the map data and the first game history acquisition means acquires the win/loss result by the first win/loss result acquisition means, the position information and the win/loss result in the position information are stored. and based on the map data, the position information obtained by the first game result obtaining means, and the win/loss result, the first output means indicates the win/loss result at the position indicated by the position information on the map data. information may be output. By doing so, it is possible to display an icon or the like indicating the result of winning or losing at the point designated as the privilege delivery place on the map, so that the result of the battle can be easily confirmed.

Further, the first current position information acquiring means acquires current position information indicating the current position of the player, the first game history acquiring means further acquires privilege information, and the current position information and the first game history are acquired. If the distance from the position information acquired by the means is within a predetermined distance, the winning/losing result, the position information and the privilege information acquired by the first game history acquisition means may be output. By doing so, when the user is located near the privilege delivery place, it is possible to prompt the user to go to the position. Therefore, if the privilege delivery place is, for example, a commercial facility, it is possible to attract customers to the commercial facility.

Further, the first destination setting means sets the position indicated by the position information as the destination when the win/loss result is acquired by the first win/loss result acquisition means, and the first guidance means sets the position indicated by the position information as the destination. You may make it guide the route to the destination. By doing so, it is possible to automatically head to the privilege delivery place when the outcome of the battle-type game comes out.

Also, the first game history acquisition means further acquires the opponent information, the first reception means further receives opponent position information indicating the position of another communication terminal corresponding to the opponent information, The output means 1 may output information indicating that the privilege can be delivered when each communication terminal exists within a predetermined distance based on the current position information and the opponent position information. . By doing so, it is possible to notify that the action of handing over the privilege is possible when the opponents are close to each other.

Further, after the first output means acquires the win/loss result by the first win/loss result acquisition means, based on the current position information and the opponent position information, if each communication terminal exists within a predetermined distance, A notification prompting the user to input information as to whether or not the privilege has been delivered is output, and if information indicating that the privilege has been delivered is input from the first input means, the privilege is delivered. You may make it output the information which shows what happened. In this manner, when the players are close to each other and the award is not delivered, the actual delivery of the award is made by having the players input information indicating that the award can be delivered. It can be made to encourage action.

Also, the first receiving means receives information indicating the usage status of betting using a competitive game at the position indicated by the position information, and the first output means outputs the position information to the position on the map data. It is also possible to output information indicating the usage status of bets using competitive games at the indicated location. By doing so, it is possible to check the usage status of bets using not only the user but also other users in the competitive game for each position.

In addition, the information processing device communicably connected to the above communication terminal via a network associates the competitive game information, opponent information, privilege information, position information and victory/loss results output by the game result output means. a game result storing means storing the information obtained by the game result storing means; each information outputted by the game result output means is stored in the game result storing means; and each information is searched according to a request from the first game history acquiring means. Since it has the first control unit, it is possible to register the competition game and the contents of the bets using the competition game in an information processing device such as a server, and later refer to them as a history. In addition, the communication terminal does not need to hold the history, and the capacity of a storage device or the like required by the communication terminal can be reduced.

Further, in the communication method according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the first receiving step, information about a battle-type game to be played against another communication terminal, opponent information to be played in the battle-type game, information obtained as a result of the battle-type game, receiving privilege information and location information of a privilege delivery place, playing a competitive game indicated by the competitive game information in a first input step, and acquiring the win/loss result in a first win/loss result acquisition step; In the game result output process, competitive game information, opponent information, privilege information, location information, and win/loss results are output in association with each other. There is no need to contact separately to determine the privilege and the delivery place, and the privilege and the delivery place of the privilege can be concretely imagined when a bet on a competitive game is applied from another communication terminal.

Moreover, it is good also as a communication program which makes a computer perform the communication method mentioned above. By doing so, there is no need for the players to contact each other separately to determine the benefits and the delivery place, and when a bet on a competitive game is applied from another communication terminal, the benefits and the delivery place of the benefits can be determined. You can imagine it in detail. In addition, since the program is executed by a computer, no special hardware or the like is required, and it can be installed in a general-purpose communication terminal to function.

Also, the communication program described above may be stored in a computer-readable recording medium. By doing so, the program can be distributed as a single unit in addition to being incorporated into the device, and version upgrades and the like can be easily performed.

Further, in the communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention, the game designation means designates a battle-type game to be played against another communication terminal, the opponent designation means designates an opponent to compete in the battle-type game, The privilege specifying means specifies a privilege obtained as a result of the battle-type game, the delivery place specifying means specifies the delivery place of the privilege, and the second transmission means specifies the fighting-type game specified by the game specifying means. Competitive game information as information, opponent information for notifying the opponent specified by the opponent specifying means of the information of the opponent who will compete in the competitive game, privilege information which is information on the privilege specified by the privilege information specifying means Then, the position information of the privilege delivery place specified by the delivery place specifying means is transmitted, the second input means plays the competitive game specified by the game specifying means, and the second win/loss result acquiring means , since the win/loss result of the competitive game is acquired, the benefits and delivery locations are transmitted when the game is played, so there is no need for the players to contact each other separately to determine the benefits and delivery locations. When applying for a bet on a game to another communication terminal, it is possible to specifically designate a privilege and a delivery place of the privilege.

In addition, the location of the privilege delivery is a commercial facility, the second receiving means acquires information on the commercial facility where the privilege can be delivered, and the information on the commercial facility where the privilege received by the second receiving means is available. Based on the information, the delivery place specifying means may specify a commercial facility as a privilege delivery place. By doing so, the commercial facility can be used as a delivery place, and since the competitors visit the commercial facility to receive the privilege, it is possible to attract customers to the commercial facility.

In addition, the second receiving means receives menu information relating to products and services provided at the designated commercial facility, and the privilege specifying means specifies the privilege product and service based on the received menu information. You may make it By doing so, the product or service provided by the specified commercial facility can be used as a benefit obtained as a result of betting, and the sales of the commercial facility can be increased.

In addition, the information about the commercial facility where the privilege can be delivered is set with category information for each commercial facility. good. By doing so, the minimum number of products and services can be set as the menu by setting only the category without setting the menu of products and services provided by each commercial facility.

The battle-type game information is quiz information including predetermined question information and correct answer information for the predetermined question, and the predetermined question information and correct answer information for the predetermined question are input from the second input means. good too. By doing so, a quiz can be given to another communication terminal as a competitive game and a bet can be made.

Also, a correct answer message when a predetermined question is answered correctly and an incorrect answer message when a predetermined question is answered incorrectly are input from the second input means, and the second transmission means sends the correct answer message along with the battle-type game information. A message and an incorrect answer message may be sent. By doing so, it is possible to arbitrarily set a correct answer message or an incorrect answer message, and these messages can notify the correct answer or incorrect answer of the quiz.

Further, after the second map data acquiring means acquires the map data, and the second game history acquiring means acquires the winning/losing result by the second winning/losing result acquiring means, the positional information and the winning/losing in the positional information are obtained. Based on the map data, the position information acquired by the second game history acquisition means, and the win/loss result, the second output means outputs the win/loss result to the position indicated by the position information on the map data. You may make it output the information which shows. By doing so, it is possible to display an icon or the like indicating the result of winning or losing at the point designated as the privilege delivery place on the map, so that the result of the battle can be easily confirmed.

Further, it further has a second current position information acquisition means for acquiring current position information indicating the current position of the player, the second game history acquisition means further acquires privilege information, and the second output means If the distance between the current location information and the location information acquired by the second game history acquisition means is within a predetermined distance, the winning/losing result, the location information and the privilege information acquired by the second game history acquisition means may be output. By doing so, if the user is located near the privilege delivery place, it is possible to prompt the user to go to the facility. Therefore, if the privilege delivery place is, for example, a commercial facility, it is possible to attract customers to the commercial facility.

Further, the second destination setting means sets the position indicated by the position information as the destination when the win/loss result is acquired by the second win/loss result acquisition means, and the second guidance means sets the position indicated by the position information as the destination. You may make it guide the route to the destination. By doing so, it is possible to automatically head to the privilege delivery place when the outcome of the battle-type game comes out.

Further, the second game history acquisition means further acquires the opponent information, the second reception means further receives opponent position information indicating the position of another communication terminal corresponding to the opponent information, The second output means, based on the current position information and the opponent position information, may output information indicating that the privilege can be delivered if the respective communication terminals are within a predetermined distance. good. By doing so, it is possible to notify that the action of handing over the privilege is possible when the opponents are close to each other.

Further, after the second output means acquires the winning/losing result by the second winning/losing result acquisition means, based on the current position information and the opponent position information, if each communication terminal exists within a predetermined distance, A notification prompting the user to input information as to whether or not the privilege has been delivered is output, and when information indicating that the privilege has been delivered is input from the second input means, the privilege is delivered. You may make it output the information which shows what happened. In this manner, when the players are close to each other and the award is not delivered, the actual delivery of the award is made by having the players input information indicating that the award can be delivered. It can be made to encourage action.

Also, the second receiving means receives information indicating the usage status of betting using the competitive game at the position indicated by the position information, and the second output means receives the position indicated by the position information on the map data. In addition, the information indicating the usage status of betting using the competitive game received by the second receiving means may be output. By doing so, it is possible to check the usage status of bets using not only the user but also other users in the competitive game for each position.

Further, the information processing device communicably connected to the above-described communication terminal via a network is associated with the competitive game information, opponent information, privilege information, and position information transmitted from the second transmitting means. Game content storing means storing information, storing each information transmitted from the second transmitting means in the game content storing means, and retrieving each information in response to a request from the first game history acquiring means Since it has the second control unit, it is possible to register the competition game and the contents of the bets using the competition game in an information processing device such as a server, so that it becomes possible to refer to them as a history at a later date. In addition, the communication terminal does not need to hold the history, and the capacity of a storage device or the like required by the communication terminal can be reduced.

Further, in the communication method according to one embodiment of the present invention, the game designation step designates a battle-type game to be played against another communication terminal, the opponent designation step designates an opponent to compete in the battle-type game, In the privilege specifying step, the privilege obtained as a result of the fighting game is specified, in the delivery place specifying step, the delivery place of the privilege is specified, and the fighting game information which is information of the fighting game specified in the game specifying step. , Opponent information that notifies the opponent specified in the opponent specifying step of the information of the opponent who will compete in the competitive game, privilege information that is information on the privilege specified in the privilege information specifying step, and in the delivery place specifying step The positional information of the designated privilege delivery place is transmitted, the competitive game designated by the game designating means is played in the second input step, and the second winning/losing result acquiring means obtains the winning/losing result of the competitive game. Since the benefits and delivery locations are transmitted when the game is played, there is no need for the players to contact each other separately to decide on the benefits and delivery locations, and betting in competitive games can be sent via other communications. When applying for a terminal, you can specifically specify the benefits and the delivery location of the benefits.

Moreover, it is good also as a communication program which makes a computer perform the communication method mentioned above. By doing so, there is no need for the players to contact each other separately to determine the benefits and the delivery place, and when applying for a bet on a competitive game to another communication terminal, the benefits and the delivery place of the benefits can be specified. can be specified. In addition, since the program is executed by a computer, no special hardware or the like is required, and it can be installed in a general-purpose communication terminal to function.

Also, the communication program described above may be stored in a computer-readable recording medium. By doing so, the program can be distributed as a single unit in addition to being incorporated into the device, and version upgrades and the like can be easily performed.

Communication terminals 10 and 20 and a server 30 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15. FIG. FIG. 1 shows an example in which a quiz is played as a competitive game, with the communication terminal 10 serving as a question-setting terminal and the communication terminal 20 serving as an answering terminal.

The communication terminals 10 and 20 are, for example, electronic devices that can be connected to a network, such as smart phones and personal computers. The server 30 has a database in which various kinds of information acquired by the communication terminals 10 and 20 and information such as battle results registered from the communication terminals 10 and 20 are stored.

The communication terminal 10 includes an input section 11, a microphone 12, a speaker 13, a display section 14, a GPS 15, a voice recognition processing section 16, a network communication section 17, and a CPU .

The input unit 11 includes input means such as a touch panel, a keyboard, and a mouse, and performs various operations of the communication terminal 10 . Note that the input unit 11 may be provided with a plurality of types of input means such as a touch panel, a keyboard, and a mouse.

The microphone 12 is a means for inputting voice when, for example, an input operation for asking a quiz question is performed by voice. The microphone 12 functions as game specifying means, opponent specifying means, privilege specifying means, delivery place specifying means, second input means, and second destination setting means. The operation of each means will be described later.

The speaker 13 outputs a confirmation voice or the like synthesized by the CPU 18 by an input operation using the input unit 11 or the microphone 12 .

The display unit 14 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, and displays a screen when a quiz is given, map data, and the like. That is, the display section 14 functions as a second output means. When the input section 11 is configured by a touch panel, the display section 14 is overlapped with the touch panel device.

The GPS 15 is a receiver that receives radio waves from GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites. GPS 15 calculates the latitude and longitude indicating the position of itself (communication terminal 10 ) based on information received from GPS satellites, and outputs the calculated latitude and longitude to CPU 18 . The GPS 15 may only receive information from GPS satellites, and the CPU 18 may calculate the latitude and longitude. In other words, the GPS 15 functions as a second current location information obtaining means.

The voice recognition processing unit 16 recognizes the voice input from the microphone 12 using a known voice recognition technology, and if the recognized voice is an instruction to operate the communication terminal 10, converts the instruction into data. Output to the CPU 18 .

The network communication unit 17 communicates with the network to which the communication terminal 10 is connected. The network communication unit 17 receives data to be transmitted from the CPU 18 and transmits the data to the network, and outputs data received from the network to the CPU 18 . 1, between the communication terminal 10 and the server 30, and between the communication terminal 20 and the server 30, a network such as a public line network or the Internet is provided. . The network communication unit 17 functions as second transmission means, second win/loss result acquisition means, second reception means, second map data acquisition means, and second game history acquisition means. The operation of each means will be described later.

The CPU 18 is composed of a microcomputer having not only a CPU (Central Processing Unit) but also memories such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory), and controls the entire communication terminal 10 .

Communication terminal 20 has the same block configuration as communication terminal 10 as shown in FIG. However, in the present embodiment, since it will be explained as an answer terminal, it will be given a different reference numeral, but other than that it will be used to answer quizzes, the actual functions are the same. That is, the microphone 12 is used for voice input operations related to answers to quizzes, and the display unit 14 displays screens, map data, and the like when answering quizzes.

That is, the microphone 22 functions as first input means and first destination setting means, the display unit 24 functions as first output means, and the GPS 25 functions as first current position information acquisition means. network communication unit 27 functions as first receiving means, game result output means, first transmitting means, first map data acquiring means, and first game history acquiring means; Win/Loss result acquisition means, first determination means, and first guidance means. The operation of each means will be described later.

Note that the communication terminals 10 and 20 can acquire map data via a network from an external server or the like in which map data is stored. The acquired map data is output from the network communication unit 17 (27) to the CPU 18 (28) and stored in a storage device such as a memory (not shown). Note that map data may be stored in the communication terminals 10 and 20 in advance.

In addition, in the configuration diagram of FIG. 1, the communication terminal 10 functions only as a question-setting terminal and the communication terminal 20 functions as an answering terminal. Alternatively, the communication terminal 10 or 20 may have the functions of both the answer terminal and the question-setting terminal.

The server 30 includes a POI database 31, a friend information database 32, a detailed game result database 33, a network communication section 34, and a CPU35. The server 30 functions as an information processing device.

The POI database 31 is a database in which location information of commercial facilities such as shops where goods and services obtained as a result of a quiz are delivered is registered. Note that POI (Point Of Interest) means a specific place that someone finds convenient or of interest. Commercial facilities such as stores that can be provided are shown.

An example of the POI database 31 will be described with reference to FIG. The POI database 31 contains POI IDs, Names, Addresses, Zip Codes, Phone Numbers, Ratings, Latitudes, and Longitudes. (Lng) and menus (Menu1, Menu2, . . . ) are set.

A POI ID is a number uniquely assigned to one POI. The name is a name such as the facility name or store name of the POI. The location, zip code, and phone number are the location of the POI, the zip code of the POI, and the phone number of the POI, respectively. The evaluation is an index indicating the reputation of the POI, and for example, an average value of multiple evaluations is set. Latitude and longitude are the latitude and longitude of the POI, respectively. The menu is a menu list of products and services provided by the POI.

The friend information database 32 is a database in which information registered as friends by the communication terminals 10 and 20 is set, and User IDs, names, nicknames, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, and the like are set.

The game result detail database 33 is a database in which the contents of competitive games (quizzes) played between communication terminals are registered. An example of the game result detail database 33 will be described with reference to FIG. That is, in this embodiment, the game result storage means is provided outside the communication terminal such as the server 30 . The game result detail database functions as game result storage means.

The game result detail database 33 includes Game ID, question date (Date (Q)), questioner (Questioner), answer date (Date (A)), answerer (Answerer), and question content (Question). , Correct Answer, Actual Answer, Whether or not you got the correct answer (Correct?), POI ID, Goods to Bet, and Paid date. Each information is set. That is, it stores information in which the competitive game information, the opponent information, the privilege information, the position information, and the result of winning or losing are associated with each other.

Game ID is a number uniquely assigned to one game (quiz). The question date and questioner are the date and questioner (User ID) of the quiz having the relevant Game ID. The answer date and answerer are the answer date and answerer (User ID) of the quiz. The question content is the question content (predetermined question information) of the quiz given by the questioner. The correct answer is an answer or option indicating the correct answer set by the questioner. The actual answer is the content that the answerer actually answered. Whether the answer is correct or not is information indicating whether or not the answerer has answered the quiz correctly. The POI ID is the POI ID of the store or the like used in the quiz. The product is a product or service specified as a privilege of the quiz. The delivery date is the date on which delivery of the product or service is completed.

The network communication unit 34 communicates with the network to which the server 30 is connected. The network communication unit 34 receives data to be transmitted from the CPU 35 , transmits the data to the network, and outputs data received from the network to the CPU 35 .

The CPU 35 is composed of a microcomputer having not only a CPU (Central Processing Unit) but also memories such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory), and controls the entire communication terminal 10 . In particular, in this embodiment, access control such as data registration and retrieval to each database of the POI database 31, the friend information database 32, and the game result detail database 33 is performed. The CPU 35 functions as a first control section.

Note that the POI database 31, the friend information database 32, and the detailed game result database 33 may be provided in one storage device (hard disk device, etc.). Alternatively, they may be provided in separate storage devices. Alternatively, two databases may be provided in one storage device and the rest in another storage device.

Next, the operation of the communication terminals 10 and 20 and the server 30 configured as described above when a quiz is given from the communication terminal 10 to the communication terminal 20 will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG.

The operation of the communication terminal 10 shown in FIG. The flowchart shown in FIG. 4 is executed by the CPU 18 .

First, in step S101, a voice input for creating quiz questions is instructed, and the process proceeds to step S102. In this step, for example, the speaker 13 outputs guidance voice such as "Input the creation of the quiz by voice. Please talk about the quiz question first" to prompt the user to input the quiz question. This step functions as a game designation step for designating a competitive game in which the player competes against other communication terminals.

Next, in step S102, it is determined whether or not the question of the quiz has been input by voice. stand by. As to whether or not the quiz question is input by voice, for example, if the voice input from the microphone 12 can be recognized by the voice recognition processing unit 16 without error, it can be considered that the quiz has been input.

Next, in step S103, the voice input for answering the quiz is instructed, and the process proceeds to step S104. In this step, for example, a guidance voice such as "Please tell me the correct answer to the quiz" is output from the speaker 13 to prompt the user to input the correct answer to the quiz. That is, this step and step S101 function as a second input step for performing an input for playing the battle-type game specified by the game specifying means. In this embodiment, since a quiz is played as a competitive game, an input for playing a competitive game is an act of asking (creating) a quiz as a question-giving terminal.

Next, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the answer to the quiz has been input by voice. stand by. Whether or not the answer to the quiz has been input by voice may be determined in the same manner as in step S102.

Next, in step S105, the player instructs voice input of messages and actions for correct and incorrect answers, and proceeds to step S106. In this step, for example, a guidance voice such as "Please speak a message when the quiz is answered correctly" or "Please speak a message when the quiz is answered incorrectly" is output from the speaker 13, and a message is output to the user when the quiz is answered correctly or incorrectly. Prompt for input of (correct message, incorrect message).

Here, the action described in step S105 indicates, for example, an operation performed at the same time as outputting a message when a correct answer or an incorrect answer is given, such as specifying a sound effect.

Next, in step S106, it is determined whether or not the correct and incorrect messages and actions have been input by voice. case) waits in this step. Whether or not the correct or incorrect message or action has been input by voice may be determined in the same manner as in steps S102 and S104.

Next, in step S107, the voice input of the store or the like is instructed, and the process proceeds to step S108. In this step, for example, a guidance voice such as "Specify the store to bet on. Please speak the name of the store" is output from the speaker 13 to prompt the input of the store and the like. In other words, in this step, the store or the like that provides the goods or services obtained by winning or losing the quiz is selected. For this purpose, the POI database 31 of the server 30 is accessed to obtain a list of registered stores (information on commercial facilities where the privilege can be delivered) from the server 30 and displayed on the display section 14 . FIG. 6A shows a display example of the display section 14 in this step. When this step is executed, a list of shops and the like is displayed on the display section 14 as shown in FIG. 6(a). Then, the user selects a store or the like from the list by inputting the store name from the microphone 12. - 特許庁This step functions as a delivery place designating step for designating the delivery place of the privilege.

Although the shops and the like registered in the POI database 31 of the server 30 are displayed as the shops and the like displayed in the list, the shops and the like registered in the POI database 31 of the server 30 may be narrowed down based on a specific criterion. For example, it is possible to narrow down to stores within a predetermined range centered on the current position of the communication terminal 10, or store information on frequently used stores, etc., based on the location information of the GPS 15 or the user's report, etc., to the POI database 31 of the server 30. Stores may be accumulated so as to be associated, and stores and the like to be displayed may be narrowed down based on the information.

Next, in step S108, it is determined whether or not a store or the like has been input by voice. If voice input has been performed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S109, and if voice input has not been performed (No), this step waits. do. Whether or not the store or the like has been input by voice may be determined in the same manner as in steps S102, S104, and S106.

Next, in step S109, the voice input of the product to bet is instructed, and the process proceeds to step S110. In this step, for example, a guidance voice such as "Select a product to bet on. Please speak the name of the product to bet on" is output from the speaker 13 to prompt the input of the product (or service) to bet on. That is, in this step, the product or service obtained by winning or losing the quiz is selected. For this purpose, the POI database 31 of the server 30 is accessed to acquire the menu information such as the store input in step S107 and display it on the display unit 14. FIG. FIG. 6B shows a display example of the display section 14 in this step. When this step is executed, a menu of products and services is displayed on the display section 14 as shown in FIG. 6(b). Then, the user selects a product or service by inputting the product name or service name from the list through the microphone 12. - 特許庁This step functions as a benefit designation step for designating a benefit obtained as a result of the competitive game.

It should be noted that the menu displayed when selecting a product or service is not limited to being registered in the POI database 31 for each store, and the POI database 31 may be configured as shown in FIG. 7, for example. FIG. 7(a) shows a POI table to which a subcategory (Sub Category) and a main category (Main Category) are added to FIG. 3, and a menu table shown in FIG. 7(b). ). The POI table has main categories such as restaurants and event venues (Events). Classifications are set by subdividing the main categories such as Theater and Concerts. That is, category information is set for each commercial facility.

In the menu table, as shown in FIG. 7B, each information of Category ID and menu (Menu1, Menu2, . . . ) is set. Category ID is a number uniquely assigned to one main category or subcategory. A menu is a menu list of products and services provided in the main category or subcategory. The menu of the menu table presets products and services that are likely to be normally provided for each category. For example, in restaurants, beer and coffee are usually available, so they are registered in advance. By doing so, if the main category or subcategory is set, the product or service can be displayed and selected by the user without registering the menu of each store or the like in the POI table. For example, in the store with POI ID p2001 in FIG. 7, the main category is restaurants and the subcategory is Italian food, so beer, coffee, wine, and pizza are displayed without registering the actual menu of the store.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 4, in step S110, it is determined whether or not the product to be bet has been input by voice. waits in this step. Whether or not the product to be bet on has been input by voice can be determined in the same manner as in steps S102, S104, S106 and S108.

Next, in step S111, the voice input of the destination is instructed, and the process proceeds to step S112. In this step, for example, the speaker 13 outputs a guidance voice such as "Specify a friend as a destination. Please say your friend's name" to prompt the user to enter a destination. In this step, the friend who will be the opponent of the quiz is selected. For this purpose, the friend information database 32 of the server 30 is accessed to obtain a list of registered friends, and the list is displayed on the display section 14 . FIG. 6C shows a display example of the display section 14 in this step. When this step is executed, a list of friends is displayed on the display section 14 as shown in FIG. 6(c). Then, the user selects by inputting the name of a friend to be an opponent from the list through the microphone 12. - 特許庁This step functions as an opponent designation step for designating an opponent with whom the player will compete in the competitive game.

Next, in step S112, it is determined whether or not the destination has been voice-inputted. If voice-input has been performed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S113, and if voice input has not been performed (No), this step waits. do. Whether or not the destination has been input by voice can be determined in the same manner as in steps S102, S104, S106, S108, and S110.

Next, in step S113, information on the created quiz (quiz information), shop information, and a message with the product to bet on are created, and the process proceeds to step S114. In this step, a message is created that includes information on products and services such as quizzes, stores, etc., that have been input in the above-described operation. The created message is displayed on the display unit 14 in a configuration as shown in FIG. 8, for example.

That is, quiz information (question information, correct answer information, correct/incorrect answer messages and actions) corresponds to battle-type game information, products to be bet on offer information, and shop information to position information of the award delivery place. The competitor information corresponds to the User ID, name, etc. of the person who created the quiz using the question-giving terminal. In addition, in this embodiment, the store information includes not only information on the location itself such as latitude, longitude, and location, but also information that can identify the commercial facility such as the POI ID, and information on the commercial facility such as the store name, telephone number, and evaluation. may

Next, in step S114, voice input for confirmation before transmission is instructed, and the process proceeds to step S115. In this step, the content of the message created in step S113 is read aloud as guidance voice, and the user is asked to answer whether or not the message may be sent.

Next, in step S115, it is confirmed whether or not the data may be transmitted. If yes (Yes), the process proceeds to step S116. If not good (No), end. In this step, as a result of having the user answer in step S114, if an affirmative answer such as "yes" is input from the microphone 12, the process advances to step S116 to transmit and terminate, and a negative answer such as "no" is entered in step S116. When such an answer is input from the microphone 12, the process ends without transmitting. A step S116 includes competitive game information that is information of the competitive game specified by the game specifying means, opponent information for notifying the opponent specified by the opponent specifying means of the information of the opponent who will compete in the competitive game, It functions as a second transmission step of transmitting privilege information, which is information on a privilege specified by the privilege specifying means, and position information of the delivery place of the privilege specified by the delivery place specifying means.

In addition, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 4, the question generation, store selection, product selection, and transmission destination selection are performed in this order, but the order is not limited to this. For example, store selection and product selection may be performed first, or sender selection may be performed first. That is, the order of these may be determined arbitrarily.

Further, the selection of the store in step S107 is not limited to simply selecting from a list or map data. Location information) is acquired, and based on the opponent's location information and the current location information acquired from the GPS 15 of itself (communication terminal 10), facilities within a predetermined range from both communication terminals are narrowed down and displayed. may By doing so, it is possible to designate a location that is easy for the players to reach in terms of distance as the delivery location. That is, based on the current location information and the opponent location information, a facility within a predetermined range from both communication terminals is designated as the delivery location.

Also, regarding the selection of the transmission destination in step S111, the list obtained from the friend information database 32 is not limited to being displayed. Based on the current location information, friends within a predetermined range from both the store and the current location may be narrowed down and displayed. By doing so, after first designating the delivery place, a friend or the like near the delivery place can be specified as an opponent. That is, based on the current position information and the position information of the delivery place, another communication terminal within a predetermined range from both position information is specified.

Furthermore, the store, product, and destination are not limited to being selected from a list or map data, but may be directly input as shown in FIG. 6(b)'.

Next, the operation of the communication terminal 20 on the side of the answerer shown in FIG. 5 will be described. The flowchart shown in FIG. 5 is executed by the CPU 28 .

First, in step S201, it is determined whether or not a message with a game has been received. If it has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S202, and if it has not been received (No), it waits in this step. The reception of a message with a game can be determined, for example, by adding information indicating that the message has a game when the message is sent by the communication terminal 10 and by checking the presence or absence of the information when the message is received. That is, this step functions as a first receiving step for receiving battle-type game information, information on opponents who compete in a battle-type game, privilege information obtained as a result of the battle-type game, and position information of a privilege delivery place. .

Next, in step S202, a quiz, store information, and a message with a product to bet on are displayed, and the process proceeds to step S203. FIG. 9 shows an example of a message displayed on the display section 24. As shown in FIG. In this step, a screen as shown in FIG. 9A is displayed.

Next, in step S203, the player agrees to the game or instructs voice input, and the process proceeds to step S204. In this step, for example, "I received a message with a game from my friend 'Bob'. This is a game where you bet on the product 'Beer' at the shop 'Japanese Restaurant A' and answer the quiz posed by 'Bob.' You If you answer the quiz correctly, you can get "Beer" from "Bob", and if you answer incorrectly, you give "Bob" a "Beer".Do you want to play a game? , to prompt the user to enter whether or not they agree to the game.

Next, in step 204, it is determined whether or not the user has agreed to the game. If the user agrees (Yes), the process proceeds to step S205, and if the user does not agree (No), the process proceeds to step S214. Regarding whether or not the user has agreed, if the user inputs a positive answer such as "yes" through the microphone 22, it is determined that the user agrees. decide not to agree.

Next, in step S205, the quiz question is output by voice, and the process proceeds to step S206. During execution of this step, the display unit 24 displays a quiz question (Question Message) and an answer column (Enter Your Answer) as shown in FIG. 9(b). That is, the display unit 24 functions as first output means and outputs quiz questions (predetermined questions).

Next, in step S206, it is determined whether or not an answer has been input. If the answer has been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S207, and if the answer has not been input (No), the process returns to step S205. Whether or not the answer has been input can be determined by, for example, if the voice input from the microphone 22 can be recognized by the voice recognition processing unit 26 without an error, it can be considered that the answer has been input. That is, this step functions as a first input step of performing an input for playing the competitive game indicated by the competitive game information.

Next, in step S207, the voice recognition processing unit 26 recognizes the answer input in step S206, confirms the input answer, and proceeds to step S208. In this step, a display as shown in FIG. 9(c) is displayed on the display unit 24, and a guidance voice such as "Your answer is "3". Final answer?" to check the answer.

Next, in step S208, it is determined whether or not the user has agreed to confirm the answer. If the user agrees (Yes), the process proceeds to step S209, and if the user does not agree (No), the process returns to step S205. As to whether or not the user has agreed, if the user inputs a positive answer such as "final answer" or "yes" from the microphone 22, it is determined that the user agrees. If entered, it will be determined that you do not agree.

Next, in step S209, the voice recognition processing unit 26 is caused to perform voice recognition of the consent answer input in step S208, and whether the answer is correct or not is determined, and the process proceeds to step S210. In this step, after the user agrees to confirm the answer as "final answer" in step S208, the answer is compared with the correct answer included in the message with game received in step S201 to determine whether the answer is correct or not. That is, this step functions as a first winning/losing result obtaining step for determining the correct/wrong result of the quiz and obtaining the winning/losing result of the competitive game.

Next, in step S210, it is determined whether or not the result of the correctness determination in step S209 is correct. If the answer is correct (Yes), the process proceeds to step S211. goes to step S212.

Next, in step S211, since the result of determination in step S210 is that the answer is correct, a message for correct answer (correct answer message) is displayed and action processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S213. In this step, the display as shown in FIG. 9D is performed, and for example, "The correct answer is '3'. You win! This is a message from 'Bob.' . how's this weekend? "" is output from the speaker 23, and an action set in the received message, such as sounding an effect sound such as fanfare, is performed.

On the other hand, in step S212, as a result of the determination in step S210, the answer is incorrect, so a message (incorrect answer message) is displayed and action processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S213. In this step, for example, a display such as that shown in FIG. 9(d) is replaced with a message for incorrect answers, and voice output of the message for incorrect answers and actions are performed.

Next, in step S213, the content of the game, the result, the store where the bet was made, and the product are registered in the game result detail database 33 of the server 30, and the process proceeds to step S214. This step functions as a game result output step for outputting the competitive game information, the opponent information, the privilege information, the position information, and the winning/losing results in association with each other.

Next, in step S214, the result of the game is transmitted to the questioner, and the process ends. As for the game result, the result itself may be transmitted, or the Game ID obtained when the game result is registered in the server 30 in step S213 may be transmitted as described later. In other words, it may be information that provides clues for the questioner to know the game result without including the game result itself. In other words, the information about the winning/losing result is transmitted to other communication terminals. If the player does not agree to the game in step S204, the fact is transmitted.

Note that in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the input is mainly performed by voice input from the microphone 12, and voice recognition is used to input quiz questions, input answers, etc., but the input unit 11 is used. You can also enter

4 and 5, the operation of the communication terminals 10 and 20 has been explained, but the operation mainly of the server 30 will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The flowchart of FIG. 10 is executed by the CPU 18 (question terminal), CPU 28 (answer terminal), and CPU 35 (server), respectively.

First, in step S301, the question-giving terminal (communication terminal 10) creates game information including quiz questions, answers, messages, shop information, product information, destinations, etc., and proceeds to step S102. That is, steps S101 to S113 in FIG. 4 are executed.

Next, in step S302, the game information created in step S301 is transmitted to the answer terminal (communication terminal 20), and the process proceeds to step S303. That is, steps S114 to S116 in FIG. 4 are executed, and game information is transmitted from the network communication unit 17. FIG.

Next, in step S303, the answer terminal receives and displays the game information transmitted from the question-giving terminal, and proceeds to step S304. That is, the network communication unit 27 receives the game information, and the CPU 28 executes steps S201 to S202 in FIG.

Next, in step S304, a game (quiz) is executed to determine the result of winning or losing (game result), and the process proceeds to step S305. That is, steps S203 to S212 in FIG. 5 are executed.

Next, in step S305, the game information and the game result determined in step S304 are transmitted to the server 30, and the process proceeds to step S306. That is, step S213 in FIG. 5 is executed, and the network communication section 27 transmits the game information and the game result.

Next, in step S306, the server 30 receives the game information and the game result transmitted from the answer terminal, and proceeds to step S307. That is, the network communication unit 34 receives the game information and the game result and outputs them to the CPU 35 .

Next, in step S307, a Game ID is assigned to the game information and game result received in step S306 and registered in the game result detail database 33, and the process proceeds to step S308. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, game information (question date, questioner, answerer, question content, correct answer, POI ID, product) and game results (answer date, actual answer, correct answer) are displayed for each Game ID. No) is registered.

Next, in step S308, the Game ID assigned in step S307 is transmitted to the answer terminal, and the process proceeds to step S309. That is, the game ID is transmitted from the network communication unit 34 .

Next, in step S309, the answer terminal receives the Game ID transmitted from the server 30, and proceeds to step S310. That is, the network communication section 27 receives the Game ID and outputs it to the CPU 28 .

Next, in step S310, a message indicating that the game result has been obtained is transmitted to the question terminal, including the Game ID, and the process proceeds to step S311. It should be noted that this message does not have to include the result of winning or losing the game itself. That is, step S214 in FIG. 5 is executed, and the network communication unit 27 transmits.

Next, in step S311, the question-giving terminal receives the message including the Game ID transmitted from the answer terminal, and proceeds to step S312. That is, the network communication unit 17 receives the Game ID and outputs it to the CPU 18 .

Next, in step S312, based on the game ID received in step S311, the game result is inquired of the server 30, and the process proceeds to step S313. That is, the network communication unit 17 transmits the Game ID.

Next, in step S313, the server 30 searches the game result detail database 33 based on the Game ID transmitted from the question terminal, and proceeds to step S314. That is, the network communication unit 34 receives the Game ID and the CPU 35 searches the game detailed result database 33 .

Next, in step S314, the game result obtained as a result of the search in step S313 is transmitted to the question terminal, and the process proceeds to step S315. In other words, the game result is transmitted from the network communication unit 34 .

Next, the question-giving terminal obtains the game result from the server 30 and displays it on the display unit 14 in step S315. That is, the network communication unit 17 receives the game result and outputs it to the CPU 18, and the CPU 18 causes the display unit 14 to display the game result. In this way, the question-giving terminal can know the game result, and the game information and the game result are registered in the server 30 from the answer terminal. This step functions as a second winning/losing result obtaining step for obtaining the winning/losing result of the competitive game.

4, 5, and 10, the communication terminal 10, which is a question setting terminal (betting application side), includes a game specifying means, an opponent specifying means, a privilege specifying means, a delivery The communication terminal 20, which is a communication terminal and an answer terminal (bet application side) having a place designation means, a second transmission means, a second input means, and a second win/loss result acquisition means, The communication terminal has one receiving means, a first input means, a first winning/losing result acquisition means, and a game result output means.

In the flowchart of FIG. 10, after the game result is obtained at the answer terminal, the notification that the game result is obtained is transmitted from the answer terminal to the question terminal. After transmitting the Game ID (after step S308), the server 30 may notify the question terminal of the game result. That is, the server 30 may perform step S310.

Next, operations of the communication terminals 10 and 20 and the server 30 after the game (quiz) is finished will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14. FIG. Note that there is no difference in operation between the communication terminals 10 and 20 after the game ends.

First, the operation for confirming the usage status of the game (quiz) at the store will be described with reference to FIG. In other words, FIG. 11 is a flowchart for referring to the game usage status at an arbitrary POI (shop, etc.). The flowchart of FIG. 11 is executed by the CPU 18 or 28 (communication terminal) and CPU 35 (server), respectively.

In step S401 of FIG. 11, the user selects a store whose usage status of the game is desired to be checked using the communication terminal 10 or 20, and proceeds to step S402. For example, the selection may be performed by displaying map data on the display unit 14 and selecting the location of the store from the map data, or may be directly input from the input unit 11 or the microphone 12 . A plurality of stores may be selected. Information such as the selected store is transmitted from the network communication unit 17 or 27 to the server 30 .

Next, in step S402, the server 30 searches the game result detail database 33 for a Game ID including the store selected by the communication terminal 10 or 20 as a POI ID, and the process proceeds to step S403. That is, by extracting a Game ID including a specific POI ID from the game result detail database 33 shown in FIG. 3, the usage status of the game at the POI ID (store, etc.) can be known. In other words, the network communication unit 34 receives information on the shop and the like, and the CPU 35 searches the game result detail database 33 based on the information on the shop and the like.

Next, in step S403, the result retrieved in step S402 is transmitted to the communication terminal 10 or 20, and the process proceeds to step S404. That is, the search result is transmitted from the network communication unit 34 .

Next, in step S404, the communication terminal 10 or 20 receives the search result of the server 30, and progresses to step S405. That is, the network communication unit 17 or 27 receives the search result.

Next, in step S405, the result received in step S404 (game utilization status of the selected store) is displayed on the display unit 24. FIG. In addition, as a display method, it may be simply displayed in the form of a list, or an icon or the like may be displayed at the position of the store on the map to indicate whether or not the game is used, and when the icon is selected, Detailed information may be displayed. That is, the information indicating the usage status of betting using the competitive game received by the first receiving means or the second receiving means is output to the position indicated by the position information on the map data. By doing so, it is possible to check the usage status of bets using not only the user but also other users in the competitive game for each position.

In addition, in the flowchart of FIG. 11, the shop was selected in step S401, but instead of selecting a specific shop, a shop located within a predetermined range around the user's current position (the current position of the communication terminal 20 or 30) can be selected. (POI) status may be retrieved and displayed. Alternatively, it may be within the range of the map displayed on the display section 14 .

Next, the operation when the user of communication terminal 10 or 20 himself/herself searches for a shop used in a game (quiz) will be described with reference to FIG. In other words, FIG. 12 is a flowchart for referring to POIs (shops, etc.) used when the user participates in the game. Participation in this game includes both the questioner and the answerer in the case of a quiz. The flowchart of FIG. 12 is executed by the CPU 18 or 28 (communication terminal) and CPU 35 (server), respectively.

In step S501 of FIG. 12, the user instructs to search for a store used in the game using the communication terminal 10 or 20, and the process proceeds to step S502. The search instruction information is transmitted from network communication section 17 or 27 to server 30 .

Next, in step S502, based on the instruction from the communication terminal 10 or 20, the server 30 uses the User ID assigned to the communication terminal (user) as a game ID, which is included as a questioner or answerer, as a game result. The detailed database 33 is searched, the POI ID included in the searched Game ID is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S503. That is, by searching the game result detail database 33 shown in FIG. POIs used by the User ID of the user can be extracted. The network communication unit 34 receives the search instruction information, and the CPU 35 searches the game result detail database 33 based on the User ID of the user who sent the search instruction information.

Next, in step S503, the result retrieved in step S502 is transmitted to the communication terminal 10 or 20, and the process proceeds to step S504. That is, the search result is transmitted from the network communication unit 34 . The search results include at least POI position information (latitude and longitude) and win/loss results.

Next, in step S504, the communication terminal 10 or 20 receives the search result of the server 30, and proceeds to step S505. That is, the network communication unit 17 or 27 receives the search result.

Next, in step S505, the result received in step S504 (such as the store used for the game) is displayed on the display unit 24. FIG. That is, based on the map data, the location information acquired by the first game history acquiring means (or the second game history acquiring means), and the winning/losing result, information indicating the winning/losing result is displayed at the position indicated by the positional information on the map data. is outputting As for the display method, it may be simply displayed in the form of a list, or as shown in FIG. good. Also, trophies, white flags, etc. may be displayed as icons so that the winning/losing status can be understood, or as shown in FIG. good too. In addition, when it is used multiple times, multiple icons of trophies and white flags may be displayed.

Also, if the position information of the acquired POI ID and the current position information acquired by the GPS 15 of the own terminal are within a predetermined distance, for example, the result of winning or losing at the store indicated by the POI ID on the map data, the product, etc. Information about services (product information) may be displayed on the display unit 14 . Also, when displaying, only games (quizzes) for which the delivery of goods and services has not been completed may be displayed, or the entire history of the store may be displayed so that delivery completion and incomplete delivery can be identified. can be By doing so, if the customer is located near the product delivery place, it is possible to notify that the privilege can be given or received and the products that have been given or received in the past.

Next, referring to the flow chart of FIG. 14, the operation of notifying that the product or service has not been delivered when the opponent is at the store used for the game (quiz) together with the opponent after the game is over. explain. The flowchart of FIG. 14 is executed by CPU 18 or 28 (communication terminal) and CPU 35 (server), respectively.

First, in step S601, the communication terminal 10 or 20 inquires of the server 30 whether or not there is a game (quiz) for which the delivery date has not been entered, and the process proceeds to step S601. The inquiry information is transmitted from the network communication section 17 or 27 to the server 30 .

Next, in step S602, the server 30 searches the game result detail database 33, and proceeds to step S603. In this step, the Game ID for which the delivery date has not yet been entered is extracted from the game related to the User ID for which the inquiry was made in the game result detail database 33 . The inquiry information is received by the network communication unit 34, and the CPU 35 searches the game result detail database 33 based on the inquiry information.

Next, in step S603, the search result executed in step S602 is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S604. It is assumed that each item of the game result detail database 33 shown in FIG. 3 is included in this search result. That is, the search result is transmitted from the network communication unit 34 .

Next, in step S604, the communication terminal 10 or 20 receives the search result transmitted from the server 30, and proceeds to step S605. That is, the network communication unit 17 or 27 receives the search result.

Next, in step S605, it is determined whether or not there is a game for which the delivery date has not been entered in the results received in step S604. ) ends.

Next, in step S606, the server 30 is requested to provide position information of the POI ID of the store used in the game for which the delivery date has not been input, and the process proceeds to step S607. Since the POI ID of the store or the like used in the game for which the delivery date has not been input is included in the result received in step S604, the POI ID included in the result is extracted and inquired of the server 30. FIG. The inquiry information is transmitted from the network communication section 17 or 27 to the server 30 .

Next, in step S607, the server 30 searches the POI database 31 for the location information of the requested POI ID, and proceeds to step S608. The network communication unit 34 receives the inquiry information, and the CPU 35 searches the POI database 31 based on the search instruction information.

Next, in step S608, the search result executed in step S607 is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S609. That is, the search result is transmitted from the network communication unit 34 .

Next, in step S609, the communication terminal 10 or 20 receives the search result transmitted from the server 30, and proceeds to step S610. That is, the network communication unit 17 or 27 receives the search result.

Next, in step S610, the location information of itself (own terminal) is obtained from the GPS 15, and the process proceeds to step S611.

Next, in step S611, the position information (player position information) of the communication terminal of the opponent (answerer or questioner) is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S612. The location information of the opponent may be acquired by, for example, sending a message or the like inquiring about the location information from the network communication unit 17 or 27 to the communication terminal of the opponent, and receiving a reply to the message. As another method, the position information of both the question terminal and the answer terminal is uploaded to the server 30 periodically, the position information is saved on the server 30 side, and the position information of the opponent's communication terminal is stored in the server 30. 30 may be obtained.

Next, in step S612, whether the position information of the POI ID obtained in step S609, the own position information obtained in step S610, and the position information of the opponent's communication terminal obtained in step S611 all match. If they all match (Yes), the process proceeds to step S613, and if they do not match (No), the process ends. In other words, it can be said that the player and the opponent are at the store or the like used for the game when all the position information matches. Note that the match in this step is not limited to a complete match, and may be a case where the above three pieces of position information exist within a predetermined distance, such as within a radius of 10 m.

Next, in step S613, it is displayed that the product can be received, and a receipt status input screen is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S614. In this step, the reception status input screen is displayed, and at the same time, the receipt of the goods or services and the receipt status are prompted by notifying that the goods or services can be received. In addition, in this step, only the fact that the product or service can be received may be notified, and the receiving status may be input later by the user separately operating the communication terminal 10 or 20 at an arbitrary timing. . That is, based on the current position information and the opponent position information, if each communication terminal exists within a predetermined distance, a notification prompting for input of information as to whether or not the privilege has been handed over is output, or the privilege is delivered. Outputs information indicating that delivery is possible.

Next, in step S614, it is determined whether or not the reception status has been input using the input unit 11, the microphone 12, or the like. ) terminates. It should be noted that the case where no input is made in this step means that the input is rejected by, for example, erasing the input screen, rather than waiting for input.

Next, in step S615, the information input in step S614 is transmitted to the server 30, and the process proceeds to step S616. In other words, the input information is transmitted from the network communication section 17 or 27 .

Next, in step S616, the server 30 updates the game result detail database 33 based on the received information. Specifically, the delivery date is set. That is, the network communication unit 34 receives the information, and the CPU 35 updates the game result detail database 33 based on the received information.

In step S613 of this flowchart, the user is prompted to enter the receipt status, but the receipt status is not limited to the direct input of the date of receipt. The terminal 10 or 20 or the server 30 side may convert to today's date. In addition, in this flowchart, when the position information of the POI ID, the own position information, and the position information of the opponent's communication terminal match, the fact that it is possible to receive and the reception status input display are performed. It may be done only by matching the position information with the position information of the opponent's communication terminal. Even in that case, if the opponents are close to each other, it is possible to notify that the goods or services can be delivered.

In addition, notifying that the product or service can be delivered is not limited to being performed based on the detection of the position information of the opponents. If you have a navigation function that guides you from a predetermined position to a set destination, if the destination setting to the navigation function is specified as an action, for Game IDs with no product delivery date entered, weekends or It is possible to display product information and store information at a predetermined date and time, such as a holiday, and at the same time, automatically set the store specified for delivery of products and services as the destination of the navigation function and provide guidance. may be displayed. The CPU 18 (28) generates and guides the route to the set destination.

Further, the flowchart of FIG. 14 shows the operation of prompting the player to input the delivery date to the game for which the delivery date has not been entered. you can go For example, when the delivery date is entered, the display mode may be changed depending on whether the delivery date is entered or not, such as reducing the size of the icon on the map or reducing the brightness and toning it down. . That is, when information indicating that the privilege has been handed over is input, information indicating that the privilege has been handed over is output.

According to this embodiment, the network communication unit 27 of the communication terminal 20 provides, from the communication terminal 10, quiz game information consisting of predetermined questions and answers, senders, products and services, and products and services. Information on the store or the like is received, answers are entered from the microphone 22, a quiz is performed, and the correct/wrong result is determined by the CPU 28. , there is no need for players to contact each other separately to determine the goods and the delivery place thereof, and when a bet on a competitive game such as a quiz is applied from the communication terminal 10, the goods and the delivery place of the goods can be concretely specified. can be imaged.

In addition, since the delivery place of the product is a commercial facility such as a store, and the product is also a product or service provided at the commercial facility, it is necessary for the opponent to visit the commercial facility after the game such as a quiz. It can lead to attracting customers to the facility.

In addition, the network communication unit 27 receives a correct answer message when a predetermined question is answered correctly and an incorrect answer message when an incorrect answer is given. , based on the correct/wrong result, either a correct or incorrect answer message is output. can. Also, by including a message regarding the giving and receiving of a product or service in the correct message or the incorrect message, it is possible to make the content of the bet more specific, such as "I will buy you a glass of beer."

Further, after the network communication units 17 and 27 acquire the map data, and after the quiz ends and the quiz results are registered in the server 30, the display units 14 and 24 display the stores used for the quizzes related to themselves on the map data. Since the icon of the trophy or the white flag representing the display of the winning/losing result is displayed at positions such as , the winning/losing result can be displayed on the map, and the battle result can be easily confirmed.

After the network communication unit 17 of the communication terminal 10 acquires the win/loss result, and after the CPU 28 acquires the win/loss result of the communication terminal 20, based on the current location information of the own terminal and the location information of the other communication terminals, is within a predetermined distance from the position indicated by the positional information, the display unit 14 or 24 outputs a notification prompting the input of information as to whether or not the product or service has been delivered. Therefore, if the players are close to each other and the product or service has not been delivered, the actual product can be obtained by having the players input information indicating that the product or service has been delivered. and the delivery of services can be encouraged.

In addition, the network communication units 17 and 27 receive from the server 30 information indicating the usage status of bets using quizzes at locations such as shops selected on the map data, and the display units 14 and 24 receive map data. Since the usage status of betting using the quiz at the store is displayed, it is possible to check the usage status of betting using the quiz for each store.

Further, the server 30 is communicatively connected to the communication terminal 20 via a network, and a game result detail database 33 storing information associated with the game information and the game result output by the communication terminal 20; Since the server 30 has a CPU 35 for registering each piece of information output by the communication terminal 20 in the game result detail database and searching for each piece of information in response to a request from the communication terminal 20, the server 30 can be used for competition games such as quizzes. It is possible to register the contents of bets using the competitive game, and later refer to them as a history. In addition, the communication terminal 20 does not need to store the history, and the capacity of the storage device or the like required by the communication terminal 20 can be reduced.

The communication terminal 10 uses the microphone 12 to specify a quiz to be played against the communication terminal 20, an opponent to play against, a product obtained as a result of the quiz, and a store where the product is delivered. Questions and answers are created, the network communication unit 17 transmits predetermined questions and answers of the quiz, the sender, product information, and store information to the communication terminal 20, and the network communication unit 17 transmits the result of the quiz from the server 30. Since the results are obtained, the product, service, and delivery location are sent together with the quiz, so there is no need for the players to contact each other separately to decide on benefits and delivery locations. When applying to the communication terminal 20 to place a bet on a type game, it is possible to specifically designate the item to be bet on and the delivery location of the item.

Also, the delivery place of goods and services is a commercial facility such as a store, the network communication unit 17 acquires information about the store, etc., the display unit 14 displays the information about the store, etc., and the microphone 12 is used. Since the store, etc., is specified as the delivery place for the goods and services, the commercial facility can be used as the delivery place. It can lead to attracting customers to commercial facilities.

In addition, the network communication unit 17 receives menu information related to products and services provided at a designated store or the like, the display display unit 14 displays the menu information, and based on the displayed menu information, the microphone 12 Therefore, since the product or service to be used as a privilege is specified, the product or service provided by the specified store can be a benefit obtained as a result of betting, and the sales of the store can be increased. can.

Also, through the microphone 12, a correct answer message when a given question is answered correctly and an incorrect answer message when an incorrect answer is given are input, and the network communication unit 17 outputs the correct message and the incorrect answer message along with the questions and answers of the quiz. Since the message is sent, a correct answer message or an incorrect answer message can be arbitrarily set, and the correct answer or incorrect answer to the quiz can be notified by these messages. In addition, by including a message regarding the giving and receiving of goods in the correct message and the incorrect message, it is possible to make the content of the bet more specific, such as "I will buy you a glass of beer."

In the above-described embodiment, products such as beer are mainly used as benefits obtained as a result of betting, but services such as point services provided by the commercial facility may be used. FIG. 15 shows an example in which the products in the display example of FIG. 8 are used as points. As shown in FIG. 15, by setting 300 points as a privilege for correct or incorrect answers to the quiz, and setting the gift or deprivation as an action, when the user goes to the commercial facility after the quiz, points are awarded based on the game results. Changes can be made. Alternatively, a discount coupon or the like may be provided as a privilege, and if the user answers the quiz correctly, the discount coupon may be obtained and used when visiting the commercial facility.

Next, a communication terminal according to a second embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same reference numerals are given to the same parts as those of the first embodiment described above, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The communication terminal according to this embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG. The operation of the question-setting terminal (communication terminal 10), the answering terminal (communication terminal 20), and the server 30 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The flowchart of FIG. 16 is executed by the CPU 18 (question terminal), CPU 28 (answer terminal), and CPU 35 (server), respectively.

First, in step S701, the question terminal creates game information including quiz questions, answers, messages, store information, product information, and transmission destinations, and proceeds to step S702. That is, the flow chart of FIG. 4 is executed, but when transmission is executed in step S116, steps S702 to S707 described below are executed, and a message requesting a bet on a game (quiz) is transmitted to the transmission destination. be done.

Next, in step S702, the game information created in step S701 is transmitted to the server 30, and the process proceeds to step S703. That is, game information is transmitted from the network communication unit 17 . In this embodiment, the game information is registered in the game result detail database 33 of the server 30 when the question terminal creates the game information. Of course, only the information generated by the question terminal is registered, and the information generated by the answer terminal, such as results, is registered later. That is, the game result detail database 33 functions as game content storage means, and the CPU 35 functions as a second control section.

Next, in step S703, the server 30 receives the game information transmitted from the question-giving terminal, and proceeds to step S704. That is, the network communication unit 34 receives the game information.

Next, in step S704, a Game ID is assigned to the game information received in step S703 and registered in the game result detail database 33, and the process proceeds to step S705. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, game information (question date, questioner, answerer, question content, correct answer, POI ID, product) is registered for each Game ID.

Next, in step S705, the Game ID assigned in step S704 is transmitted to the question terminal, and the process proceeds to step S706. That is, the game ID is transmitted from the network communication unit 34 .

Next, in step S706, the question-giving terminal receives the Game ID transmitted from the server 30, and proceeds to step S707. That is, the network communication section 17 receives the Game ID.

Next, in step S707, the Game ID received in step S706 is transmitted to the answer terminal, and the process proceeds to step S708. That is, the network communication section 17 transmits the Game ID. By executing this step, a message requesting a bet on a game is sent to the answer terminal. In the case of this embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the actual contents of the game are not directly transmitted to the answer terminal, but only the Game ID and information on the transmission source are transmitted.

Next, in step S708, the answer terminal receives the Game ID transmitted from the question-giving terminal, and proceeds to step S709. That is, the network communication section 27 receives the Game ID.

Next, in step S709, the server 30 is requested to acquire the game content (quiz questions) of the Game ID received in step S708, and the process proceeds to step S710. That is, the network communication section 27 transmits the Game ID.

Next, at step S710, the server 30 searches the game result detail database 33 from the Game ID received from the answer terminal, and proceeds to step S711.

Next, in step S711, the game contents (quiz question) searched in step S710 are transmitted to the answer terminal, and the process proceeds to step S712. That is, the network communication section 34 transmits the game content.

Next, in step S712, the answer terminal receives the game content from the server 30, and proceeds to step S713. That is, the network communication section 27 receives the game content.

Next, in step S713, the game is executed, the correct answer is inquired of the server 30, and the process proceeds to step S714. In this step, operations corresponding to steps S201 to S208 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 are executed. That is, the display unit 14 of the answering terminal displays the fact that you have applied for the game, the content of the game (quiz), the store information, and the information of the product to bet on, confirms whether you agree to the game, outputs the question by voice, and answers the question. voice input and confirmation of answers. Then, the network communication unit 27 inquires of the server 30 about the correct answer by using the Game ID.

Next, in step S714, the server 30 searches for the correct answer from the received Game ID, and proceeds to step S715. It should be noted that not only the correct answer, but also the correct answer message, the incorrect answer message, the correct answer and the action for the incorrect answer, etc. are searched at the same time. That is, the network communication unit 34 receives the content of the inquiry, and the CPU 35 searches the game result detail database 33 .

Next, in step S715, the correct answer, the correct message, the incorrect answer message, and the correct answer or incorrect action retrieved in step S714 are transmitted to the answer terminal, and the process proceeds to step S716. That is, the network communication unit 34 transmits correct answers, correct answer messages, incorrect answer messages, actions for correct answers and incorrect answers, and the like.

Next, in step S716, the answer terminal receives the correct answer from the server 30 and proceeds to step S717. In other words, the network communication unit 27 receives the correct answer, the correct answer message, the incorrect answer message, the correct answer, the action at the time of the incorrect answer, and the like.

Next, in step S717, whether or not the input answer is correct is determined based on the correct answer received in step S717. In this step, operations corresponding to steps S209 to S212 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 are executed. In other words, correct/incorrect judgment is performed, and message display and action processing set according to the correct or incorrect answer are performed.

Next, in step S718, in order to register the game result determined in step S717 and the input answer in the server 30, the game result is transmitted to request registration in the game result detail database 33, and step S719 and step S719. Proceed to S720. In this step, an operation corresponding to step S213 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 is executed, and the game result is transmitted from the network communication section 27.

Next, in the server 30, in step S719, the game result transmitted from the answer terminal is registered in the game result detail database 33 to update the database. That is, the network communication unit 34 receives the game result, and the CPU 35 registers the game result in the detailed game result database 33 .

On the other hand, in step S720, the answering terminal transmits a message indicating that the game result has been obtained to the questioning terminal, including the Game ID, and proceeds to step S721. It should be noted that this message does not have to include the result of winning or losing the game itself. That is, step S214 in FIG. 5 is executed. In this step, an operation corresponding to step S214 in the flowchart of FIG.

Next, in step S721, the question-giving terminal receives the message including the Game ID transmitted from the answering terminal, and proceeds to step S722. That is, the network communication unit 17 receives the message containing the Game ID.

Next, in step S722, based on the Game ID received in step S721, the game result is inquired of the server 30, and the process proceeds to step S723. In other words, the inquiry information such as the Game ID is transmitted from the network communication unit 17 .

Next, in step S723, the server 30 searches the game result detail database 33 based on the Game ID transmitted from the question terminal, and proceeds to step S724. That is, the network communication unit 34 receives the Game ID, and the CPU 35 searches the game detailed result database 33 .

Next, in step S724, the game result obtained as a result of the search in step S723 is transmitted to the question terminal, and the process proceeds to step S725. That is, the network communication section 34 transmits the game result.

Next, in step S725, the game result is obtained from the server 30 and displayed on the display unit 14. FIG. The network communication unit 17 receives the game result, and the CPU 28 causes the display unit 14 to display the game result. In this way, the question-giving terminal can know the game result, and the game information and the game result are registered in the server 30 from the answer terminal.

In the flowchart of FIG. 16, after the game result is obtained at the answering terminal, the notification of the game result is transmitted from the answering terminal to the questioning terminal as in the first embodiment. 33 (after step S719), the server 30 may notify the question terminal that the game result has been obtained. That is, the server 30 may perform step S720. In addition, although the question-giving terminal registers game information in the server 30, the server 30 transmits the Game ID to the question-giving terminal, and the question-giving terminal transmits the Game ID to the answer terminal, the game ID is transmitted from the server 30 to the question-giving terminal. (after step S705), the Game ID may also be transmitted to the answer terminal. In other words, the server 30 may perform step S707.

In addition, in the flowchart of FIG. 16, the correct answer of the game (quiz) is inquired from the answer terminal to the server 30, but when the game content is acquired (step S712), the correct answer, the correct answer message, and the incorrect answer are displayed in addition to the game content (quiz content). A correct message or the like may be received at the same time. In that case, steps S713 to S716 are unnecessary.

Also, although the game result is registered in the server 30 from the answer terminal, the game result may be transmitted to the question-giving terminal and the game result may be registered in the server 30 from the question-giving terminal.

According to this embodiment, the server 30, which is communicably connected to the communication terminal 10 via the network, associates the competitive game information, opponent information, product information, and store information transmitted from the communication terminal 10 with each other. and a CPU 35 for registering each piece of information transmitted from the communication terminal 10 in the game result detail database 33 and searching for the game result in response to a request from the communication terminal. Therefore, it is possible to register the competitive game and the contents of bets using the competitive game in an information processing device such as a server. In addition, the communication terminal does not need to hold the history, and the capacity of a storage device or the like required by the communication terminal can be reduced.

In addition, since the questioning terminal registers the game information in the server 30 and the answering terminal accesses the server to take the quiz, the size of the message to be transmitted from the questioning terminal to the answering terminal can be reduced. In addition, since the question-giving terminal only needs to receive necessary information from the server 30 and display it, it is possible to reduce the amount of memory used.

A communication terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIG. The same parts as those in the first and second embodiments described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

This embodiment is an example in which the server 30 is not used during game execution. That is, each communication terminal has something corresponding to the detailed game result database 33 . That is, this is the case where the game result storage means is provided inside the communication terminal. Note that the POI database 31 and the friend information database 32 may be provided in a server or the like outside the communication terminal, or each communication terminal may have them.

First, at the question terminal, in step S801, game information including quiz questions, answers, messages, store information, product information, destinations, etc. is created, and the process proceeds to step S802. That is, the flow chart of FIG. 4 is executed, but when transmission is executed in step S116, steps S802 and S803 described below are executed, and a message requesting a bet on a game is transmitted to the transmission destination.

Next, in step S802, a Game ID is assigned to the game information created in step S801 and registered in a local game result detail database (hereinafter referred to as a question asking side database) of the question giving terminal, and the process proceeds to step S803. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, game information (question date, questioner, answerer, question content, correct answer, POI ID, product) is registered for each Game ID. In other words, only the information generated by the question-giving terminal is registered in the question-giving side database, and the information generated by the answering terminal, such as results, is registered later. Note that the Game ID is generated to be a unique ID not only for itself but also for the answer terminal, for example, by including a time stamp.

Next, in step S803, the Game ID assigned in step S803 and the game information are transmitted to the answer terminal, and the process proceeds to step S804. By executing this step, a message requesting a bet on a game is sent to the answer terminal. In the case of this embodiment, the content registered in the question-giving side database is transmitted from the network communication section 17 together with the Game ID.

Next, in step S804, the answer terminal receives the Game ID and game information transmitted from the question-giving terminal, and proceeds to step S805. That is, the network communication unit 27 receives the Game ID and game information.

Next, in step S805, the Game ID and game information received in step S804 are registered in a local game result detail database (hereinafter referred to as the answer side database) of the answer terminal, and the process proceeds to step S806.

Next, in step S806, the game is displayed and executed, and the process proceeds to step S807. In this step, operations corresponding to steps S201 to S208 in FIG. 5 are executed. That is, the display unit 14 of the answering terminal displays the fact that you have applied for the game, the content of the game (quiz), the store information, and the information of the product to bet on, confirms whether you agree to the game, outputs the question by voice, and answers the question. voice input and confirmation of answers.

Next, in step S807, correct/wrong judgment and display are performed, and the process proceeds to step S808. In this step, the correct/wrong judgment of the answer input by the user is searched from the answer side database, the correct/wrong result is judged, and the result is displayed on the display unit 24 . That is, the operations corresponding to steps S209 to S212 in FIG. 5 are executed, and correct/incorrect judgment is performed, and message display and action processing set according to the correct or incorrect answer are performed.

Next, in step S808, the answer side database is updated based on the correct/wrong result determined in step S807 and the input answer, and the process proceeds to step S809. In this step, an operation corresponding to step S213 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 is executed.

Next, in step S809, the Game ID and the game result (inputted answer, correct/wrong result, answer date, etc.) are transmitted to the question terminal, and the process proceeds to step S810. In this step, an operation corresponding to step S214 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 is executed. That is, the network communication unit 27 transmits the Game ID and the game result.

Next, in step S810, the question-giving terminal receives the Game ID and the game result transmitted from the answering terminal, and proceeds to step S811. That is, the network communication section 17 receives the Game ID and the game result.

Next, in step S811, the question asking side database is updated based on the Game ID and the game result received in step S810, and the process proceeds to step S812.

Next, in step S812, the game result received in step S810 is displayed on the display unit 14. FIG. In this way, the question-giving terminal can know the game result, and the same data is registered and synchronized in both the question-giving side database and the answering side database.

According to this embodiment, the game information is directly transmitted and received between the communication terminal 10 and the communication terminal 20 without going through the server, and the game (quiz) is executed. There is no need to provide an external server for this purpose, and betting using games can be made only with a communication terminal.

In the above-described three embodiments, one answering terminal is provided. However, for example, a quiz can be given to a plurality of people at the same time. In other words, there may be a plurality of answer terminals. In that case, the game result detail database 33 may assign individual Game IDs to each answerer.

Also, in the three embodiments described above, the number of questions in the quiz is one, but it may be plural. In that case, the winner may be determined, for example, if the answerer gets all the questions correct, or if he answers more than half of the questions correctly, the answerer wins. Alternatively, each question may be scored for winning or losing. In addition, it is possible to prepare a plurality of products and services that are benefits obtained as a result of betting, and to change the number of products obtained by the answerer according to the number of correct answers, or to increase the grade of the product or service as the number of correct answers increases. It can also go up (more pizza toppings, more expensive wine, more points earned, etc.). Alternatively, products or services may be changed for each problem.

As a specific example of changing the products and services (benefits) for each question, rather than simply making different products and services for each question, we can set the difficulty level for each question and set the You may change the service.

Moreover, the product or service that is a privilege obtained as a result of betting is not limited to being specified by the questioner, and may be presented as a recommendation in consideration of the user's preference. Also, if there is a high-priority product or service sponsored by a commercial facility such as a selected store, the product or service may be preferentially presented.

Alternatively, the quiz created by the questioner may be transmitted to the server 30 first, and the server may analyze the contents of the quiz and present recommended shops, products, etc. to the questioner. For example, if a specific word is included in the quiz content, the analysis of the quiz content can be performed by searching for that word from categories, subcategories, menus, etc. of the POI database 31, or by searching a database in which words are associated with stores, products, etc. in advance. etc. are prepared and searched.

If the answerer does not want the product or service that is the privilege specified by the questioner, the answerer may be allowed to change the product or service. In this case, it is necessary to obtain the consent of the person who poses the question. Alternatively, the questioner may prepare a plurality of commercial facilities, a plurality of products, etc. and transmit them to the answerer, and the respondent may select his/her favorite commercial facility or product.

Further, in the above-described three embodiments, when the questioner wins (answer is incorrect), the answerer treats the questioner (the questioner acquires the product specified by the questioner), and the answerer wins In the case of winning (the answerer is correct), the questioner treats the answerer (the answerer gets the product specified by the questioner), but even if the answerer can also specify the product good.

In the above case, for example, when the questioner specifies product a of store A and poses a quiz to the answerer, the answerer specifies product b of store A and replies to the questioner, and the questioner accepts it. If you do, the respondent will take the quiz. When the questioner wins, the questioner gets the item b specified by the answerer, and when the answerer wins, the answerer gets the item a specified by the questioner. Alternatively, if the questioner wins, the questioner gets the product a specified by the questioner, and if the answerer wins, the answerer gets the product b specified by the answerer. . Although the stores are the same in this example, they may of course be different.

In addition, the quiz questioner and the answerer exchange their positions and ask each other one question at a time. If there is a tie, it may be regarded as a draw (draw) and the betting benefit may not be handed over. In addition, the method of drawing is not limited to the above-mentioned method in which the questioner and the answerer exchange their positions and ask each other one question at a time. It may be a draw.

In addition, the quizzes are not limited to individual general users giving quizzes to their friends, but may be given to an unspecified number of users by persons involved in commercial facilities serving as quizzes. In this case, the product or service may be the product or service provided by the commercial facility that has set the question, and if the user wins, the product or service may be provided by the commercial facility.

In addition, it is sufficient that at least the answerer (the side who has applied for the bet) can obtain the privilege of the betting product or the like. For example, if the answerer answers the quiz incorrectly, there is no need to give the questioner any privilege, and the answerer may simply not receive the privilege.

In addition, in the above-described embodiments and the like, quizzes are used as competitive games. Moreover, the game system is not limited to a game installed in a communication terminal, and may be installed in a server and the communication terminal accesses the server.

In the above-described embodiment, the POI is a commercial facility, and the privilege is a product or service provided at the commercial facility. As a privilege, it is also possible to treat the property (books, CDs, etc.) or home-cooked food of the party applying for the bet, such as the questioner.

According to the embodiments described above, the following communication terminals 10 and 20 and communication method are obtained.

(Appendix 1) In a communication terminal 20 communicably connected to at least one communication terminal 10 via a network,
a network communication unit 27 for receiving battle-type game information to be played against the communication terminal 10, opponent information to be battled in the battle-type game, privilege information obtained as a result of the battle-type game, and position information of the delivery place of the privilege;
a microphone 22 for performing input for playing a competitive game indicated by the competitive game information acquired by the network communication unit 27;
a CPU 28 that acquires the result of winning or losing a competitive game;
a network communication unit 27 that associates and outputs match-type game information, opponent information, privilege information, position information, and winning/losing results;
A communication terminal 20 characterized by having

(Appendix 2) In the communication method of the communication terminal 20 communicably connected to at least one communication terminal 10 via a network,
a step S201 of receiving battle-type game information to be played against the communication terminal 10, opponent information to be battled in the battle-type game, privilege information obtained as a result of the battle-type game, and position information of a privilege delivery place;
a step S206 for performing an input for playing the competitive game indicated by the competitive game information received in step S201;
a step S209 of acquiring the win/loss result of the competitive game;
a step S213 of correlating and outputting the competitive game information, the opponent information, the privilege information, the location information, and the winning/losing results;
A communication method comprising:

According to this communication terminal 20 and the communication method, since the privilege and the delivery position are received when the game is played, there is no need for the players to contact each other separately to determine the privilege and the delivery place, and the competitive game can be played. When the communication terminal 10 applies for a bet by , the privilege and the place of delivery of the privilege can be concretely imagined.

(Appendix 3) In the communication terminal 10 communicably connected to at least one communication terminal 20 via a network,
a microphone 12 that designates a battle-type game to be played against the communication terminal 20;
a microphone 12 for designating an opponent to compete in the competitive game;
a microphone 12 that designates a privilege obtained as a result of the competitive game;
a microphone 12 for designating the delivery location of the privilege;
Battle-type game information that is information on the battle-type game specified by the microphone 12, opponent information for notifying the opponent specified by the microphone 12 of the information of the opponent who will compete in the battle-type game, and benefits specified by the microphone 12 a network communication unit 17 that transmits privilege information, which is the information of and the location information of the privilege delivery place specified by the microphone 12;
a microphone 12 for performing input for playing a battle-type game specified by the microphone 12;
a network communication unit 17 that acquires the result of winning or losing a competitive game;
A communication terminal 10 characterized by having:

(Appendix 4) In the communication method of the communication terminal 10 communicably connected to at least one communication terminal 20 via a network,
step S101 of designating a battle-type game to be played against the communication terminal 20;
a step S111 of designating an opponent to compete in a competitive game;
a step S109 of designating a privilege obtained as a result of the competitive game;
step S107 of designating the delivery place of the privilege;
Battle-type game information that is information of the battle-type game specified in step S101, opponent information for notifying the opponent specified in step S111 of the information of the opponent who will compete in the battle-type game, and privilege specified in step S109 a step S116 for transmitting the privilege information, which is the information of the privilege, and the position information of the privilege delivery place specified in step S107;
Steps S101 and S103 for performing input for playing the battle-type game specified in step S101;
a step S315 of acquiring the win/loss result of the competitive game;
A communication terminal comprising:

According to this communication terminal 20 and the communication method, since the privilege and the delivery position are transmitted when the game is played, there is no need for the players to contact each other separately to determine the privilege and the delivery place, and a competitive game can be played. When applying for a bet on the communication terminal 20, the privilege and the delivery place of the privilege can be specifically specified.

It should be noted that the above-described examples merely show representative forms of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the examples. That is, various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

10 Communication Terminal 12 Microphone (Game Designating Means, Opponent Designating Means, Benefit Designating Means, Delivery Place Designating Means, Second Input Means, Second Destination Setting Means)
14 display unit (second output means)
15 GPS (second current location information acquisition means)
17 network communication unit (second transmission means, second win/loss result acquisition means, second reception means, second map data acquisition means, second game history acquisition means)
18 CPU (second guide means)
20 communication terminal 22 microphone (first input means, first destination setting means)
24 display unit (first output means)
25 GPS (first current location information acquisition means)
27 network communication unit (first receiving means, game result output means, first transmitting means, first map data obtaining means, first game history obtaining means)
28 CPU (first winning/losing result acquiring means, first judging means, first guiding means)
30 server (information processing device)
33 Game result detail database (game result storage means, game content storage means)
35 CPU 35 (first control unit, second control unit)
S101 Voice input instruction for creating quiz questions (game designation step, second input step)
S103 Voice input instruction for quiz answer (second input step)
S107 Store voice input instruction (delivery place specification step)
S109 Voice input instruction for product to bet (privilege designation step)
S111 Voice input instruction of destination (opponent designation step)
S116 transmission (second transmission step)
S201 Whether a message with a game has been received (first receiving step)
S206 Whether the answer was input by voice (first input step)
S209 After speech recognition, correct/wrong judgment of answer and correct answer (first winning/losing result obtaining step)
S213 Register game details, results, bet shops, and products in DB (game result output step)
S315 Game result acquisition/display (second winning/losing result acquisition step)

Claims (1)

In a communication terminal communicably connected to at least one other communication terminal via a network,
A first method for receiving battle-type game information for fighting against the other communication terminal, opponent information for a battle in the battle-type game, privilege information obtained as a result of the battle-type game, and position information of a delivery place for the privilege. receiving means;
a first input means for performing an input for playing a competitive game indicated by the competitive game information acquired by the first receiving means;
a first winning/losing result obtaining means for obtaining the winning/losing result of the competitive game;
game result output means for outputting the competitive game information, the opponent information, the privilege information, the position information, and the win/loss result in association with each other;
A communication terminal characterized by having:

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