JP2023056634A - Terminal device, terminal device control method, terminal device control system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a user-friendly terminal device capable of switching functions without requiring operation input.SOLUTION: A terminal device worn by an athlete includes a position detection unit for detecting a position on the basis of a satellite signal transmitted from a positioning information satellite, a motion detection unit for detecting an operation of the terminal device, a time measuring unit for measuring time information, a storage unit for storing course information including the start time of a game, start position information, goal position information, the type of the game, and the game information defining the order, and a control unit for performing overall control of the operation of the terminal device. The control unit controls the operation of the terminal device according to the current time and the current position information detected by the position detection unit, on the basis of the course information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a terminal device, a terminal device control method, and a terminal device control system.

For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a switching system in which a smartphone and an electronic wristwatch are connected by wireless communication using Bluetooth (registered trademark), and the functions of the electronic wristwatch are switched according to an application started on the smartphone. . According to the document, when it is difficult to hold a smartphone in your hand and directly operate it, for example, during various exercises such as running, jogging, and mountain climbing, while riding a bicycle or motorcycle, during a meeting, or when using other devices. It is possible to more easily and reasonably accept external operations from the electronic wristwatch and control the operation while operating or carrying luggage. This is presumed to mean that it is possible to control the operation of the smartphone, including switching functions of the electronic wristwatch, by operating the electronic wristwatch.

JP 2015-117992 A

However, in the switching system of Patent Document 1, in order to switch the functions of the electronic wristwatch, it is necessary to operate the smartphone or the electronic wristwatch. In other words, the conventional technology has a problem that it is necessary to perform an operation input to the terminal device owned by the user when switching functions. This operation is a system that is difficult to use because, for example, when it is assumed that it is applied to a multi-disciplinary event such as a triathlon, the athlete needs to perform the operation intentionally each time the event is switched.
In other words, there has been a demand for a user-friendly terminal device capable of switching functions without the need for operation input, and a control system for the terminal device.

A terminal device according to one aspect of the present application is a terminal device worn by an athlete, and includes a position detection unit that detects a position based on a satellite signal transmitted from a positioning information satellite, and an operation of the terminal device. a motion detection unit, a timing unit for measuring time information, a storage unit for storing course information including the start time of the game, start position information, goal position information, the type of the game, and the game information defining the order; and a control unit that performs integrated control of the operation of the terminal device, and the control unit controls the operation of the terminal device according to the current time and the current position information detected by the position detection unit based on the course information. control behavior.

A terminal device control system according to one aspect of the present application is a terminal device control system including a terminal device worn by a player and a server provided to be connectable to the terminal device by wireless communication, wherein the terminal device The device includes a position detection unit that detects the position based on satellite signals transmitted from positioning information satellites, a motion detection unit that detects the operation of the terminal device, a timing unit that measures time information, and the start time of the competition. , a storage unit that stores course information including start position information, goal position information, the type of the game, and game information that defines the order, the communication unit that performs wireless communication, and a control that integrally controls the operation of the terminal device wherein the control unit controls the operation of the terminal device according to current time and current position information detected by the position detection unit, based on the course information.

A terminal device control method according to one aspect of the present application includes a position detection unit that detects a position based on a satellite signal transmitted from a positioning information satellite, a timer that measures time information, a competition start time, start position information, and , a storage unit that stores course information including goal position information, the type of the game, and game information in which the order is determined, wherein the current time and the The operation of the terminal device is controlled according to the current location information detected by the location detection unit.

1 is a schematic diagram of a control system for a terminal device according to Embodiment 1; FIG. The functional block diagram of a terminal device. FIG. 4 is a flow chart diagram showing the flow of switching processing of the operation mode of the terminal system. The figure which shows the list table of an operation mode. The top view near the start line. The flowchart figure which shows the flow of a start determination process. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the vicinity of the transition area; FIG. 4 is a flow chart diagram showing the flow of transition mode start processing. The flowchart figure which shows the flow of a transfer mode completion|finish process. A plan view near the goal line. The flowchart figure which shows the flow of a goal determination process. FIG. 11 is a plan view near the goal line according to Embodiment 2; Plan views near the goal line in different course settings.

Embodiment 1
***Outline of terminal device control system***
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a terminal device control system according to the present embodiment.
The control system 100 of the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment includes, for example, a terminal device 20 worn by a triathlon competitor, and a server 30 connected via an LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) network 45. The terminal device 20 records the game records of the players, and the server 30 is a game assist system that grasps the positions of the players.

The control system 100 includes a terminal device 20, a server 30, an office computer 40, a smart phone 50, and the like.
The terminal device 20 is a terminal device worn by a player, and in a preferred example, as shown in FIG. 1, it is a plate-shaped device of several centimeters square worn on the upper arm of the player with a band. It should be noted that the attachment site is not limited to the upper arm, as long as it is attached to the body of the player. The terminal device 20 stores competition course information in advance, and is automatically activated when the competition time approaches. The terminal device 20 is worn by all the competitors. The terminal device 20 includes a position detection unit 2 (FIG. 2) that receives satellite signals transmitted from GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites 52 and a communication unit 3 (FIG. 2) that supports LPWA. 20 is detected and the detected position information is transmitted to the server 30 via the LPWA network 45 . The LPWA network 45 is connected to the network NW, which is the Internet environment.

The server 30 is a core server of the control system 100 and includes a control section 31 , a storage section 32 and a communication section 33 . The control unit 31 includes one or more processors. The storage unit 32 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and stores programs executed by the control unit 31, related data, and the like. The program includes a game watching program for managing the position of the terminal device 20, and the like. Related data includes course information. The communication unit 33 is a wired LAN (Local Area Network) port, and is connected to the network NW by a LAN cable. Note that any configuration may be used as long as it can be connected to the network NW, and for example, a module for wireless communication conforming to the wireless LAN standard may be used.

The secretariat computer 40 is a computer used by the competition secretariat and has the same configuration as the server 30 . The secretariat computer 40 creates competition course information, ID correspondence information that associates the ID (identification) of the contestant with the terminal device 20, etc., and transmits this information to the server 30 via the network NW. .
The smartphone 50 is a smartphone possessed by a contestant, and has a dedicated application installed therein for obtaining information on competition results. By executing the application, the smartphone 50 can access the server 30 after the competition and check its own competition record, the results of the competition, and the like.

*** Schematic configuration of the terminal device ***
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the terminal device.
Next, the configuration of the terminal device 20 will be described.

The terminal device 20 includes a control section 1, a position detection section 2, a communication section 3, a timer section 5, a storage section 6, a motion detection section 7, a sensor section 8, a power supply circuit 9, and the like. In the preferred example, the terminal device 20 is not provided with a display section or operation buttons.
The control unit 1 includes a processor, and operates according to a program stored in the storage unit 6 to centrally control the operation of the terminal device 20 .

The position detection unit 2 is a GPS reception module, receives radio waves from a plurality of GPS satellites 52 (FIG. 1), performs positioning using the radio waves, and outputs position information based on the positioning results. The GPS satellites 52 correspond to positioning information satellites.
The communication unit 3 is a communication module conforming to LPWA. Examples of LPWA include Sigfox (registered trademark) and LTECat. Use M1. Note that it is not limited to these standards, and may be an LPWA network, such as LoRa (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), HaLow (registered trademark), Wi-SUN (registered trademark), RPMA (registered trademark), Flexnet (registered trademark), NB-IoT, etc. may be used.

The clock unit 5 is a real-time clock having a crystal oscillator Xl, continues clocking even when the control unit 1 is turned off, and supplies time data to the control unit 1 . In other words, the timer 5 measures time information and operates even in a sleep mode, which will be described later.
The storage unit 6 includes a ROM and a RAM, and stores programs executed by the control unit 1, related data, and the like. The program includes an operation mode switching program, etc., which will be described later. The related data also includes course information.

In a preferred example, the motion detection unit 7 is equipped with an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor. As the acceleration sensor, in a preferred example, a three-axis acceleration sensor of X, Y and Z axes is used. The acceleration sensor detects acceleration accompanying movement of the terminal device 20 and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 1 . The gyro sensor is an angular velocity sensor, and a preferred example uses a gyro sensor that detects rotation in three-dimensional directions. In other words, the motion detection unit 7 detects the motion of the terminal device 20 worn by the player using the acceleration sensor and the gyro sensor.

The sensor unit 8 , in a preferred embodiment, includes a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor, detects temperature and altitude around the terminal device 20 , and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 1 . Note that the sensor is not limited to these sensors, and any sensor capable of detecting environmental information around the terminal device 20 may be used. For example, an optical sensor may be further provided.
The power supply circuit 9 is a power supply circuit using a battery Bt as a power supply, and supplies an operating voltage to each part of the terminal device 20 . The battery Bt is, for example, a secondary battery such as a lithium ion battery, and is fully charged before the competition.

＊＊＊How to switch the operation mode at the time of competition＊＊＊
FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the flow of operation mode switching processing in the terminal system. FIG. 4 is a list showing the timing state, measurement state, and measurement content in each operation mode.
Here, the flow of processing for switching the operation mode of the terminal device 20 in the control system 100 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 3, with appropriate reference to FIGS.

First, course information is stored in the storage unit 32 of the server 30 . Course information is supplied from the office computer 40 .
Specifically, in step S50, the course information, ID correspondence information, and the like transmitted from the secretariat computer 40 are received by the communication section 33 of the server 30 via the network NW and stored in the storage section 32. FIG.
In step S51, the course information of the server 30 is transmitted to the terminal device 20. FIG. Moreover, in the server 30, when the competition start time of the course information comes, the watching program of the terminal device 20 is activated.

Next, operation of the terminal device 20 will be described.
In step S<b>10 , course information is received and stored in the storage unit 6 of the terminal device 20 . In a preferred example, the course information is written in all the terminal devices 20 at the competition office as preparation work for the competition. The writing may be performed by a dedicated writing device such as a cradle, or may be written to the storage unit 6 via the communication unit 3 of the terminal device 20 by LPWA.
The course information includes the start time of the competition, start position information, goal position information, type of competition, competition information in which the order is determined, transition information, and the like. Details of each information will be described later.

At step S11, the terminal device 20 enters sleep mode in Table 28 of FIG. Specifically, the terminal device 20 in which the course information is written is set to enter sleep mode. Sleep mode is a state in which only the timer 5 is operating. In other words, the sleep mode is an energy saving mode in which at least the position detection section 2 and the motion detection section 7 are deactivated. The course information will be explained using the course information of a triathlon competition as an example.

*** Standby Mode ***
In step S<b>12 , the terminal device 20 is activated and shifts to the standby mode of Table 28 when 10 minutes before the start of the competition as measured by the timer 5 . More specifically, an operation mode switching program resides in the terminal device 20, and 10 minutes before the start time of the competition in the course information, the terminal device 20 is activated and enters standby mode. In the standby mode, each unit of the terminal device 20 including the position detection unit 2 is activated, but the cumulative time and cumulative distance are not recorded. In other words, in the standby mode, the position detection section 2 and the motion detection section 7 are activated to wait for the start of the competition. The reason for activating 10 minutes before is to ensure a time in which position detection by the position detection unit 2 can be reliably performed. Therefore, the time is not limited to 10 minutes, as long as the time can reliably detect the position.
In step S13, when the start time of the competition has elapsed as measured by the timer 5 and the start determination has been made, the process shifts to the first measurement mode. A detailed description will be given below.

***Start Judgment***
FIG. 5 is a plan view near the start point.
First, the start position information of the course information includes latitude/longitude position data at two points at the ends of the start line 22 and latitude/longitude position data at two points at the ends of the backup line 24 at a predetermined distance from the start line 22. Contains location data. When the passage of the start line 22 cannot be detected due to a GPS measurement error, the backup line 24 sets a virtual line on the course past the start line by a predetermined distance as a backup so that the passage of the start line could not be detected. Measurement can be started even when

Specifically, the start position information includes latitude/longitude position data at one end 21a and the other end 21b of the start line 22 in FIG. is set as a start line 22. The start position information includes latitude/longitude position data at one end 23a and the other end 23b of the backup line 24 separated from the start line 22 by a predetermined distance. Inside the terminal device 20 , a virtual line connecting the one end 23 a and the other end 23 b is set as a backup line 24 . The position data of the backup line 24 may be distance information from the start line 22 . The predetermined distance is, for example, 30m. However, it is not limited to this, and may be appropriately set according to the course setting and the content of the competition.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing the flow of start determination processing.
Next, a specific start determination process will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 6 and with reference to FIG.
In step S60, the position detector 2 detects the current position.
In step S61, it is determined whether or not the start time of the competition has elapsed as measured by the timer unit 5 . If the start time has passed, the process proceeds to step S62. If the start time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S60 and the current position is sequentially detected.
In step S62, the position detector 2 detects the current position.

In step S63, it is determined whether or not the start line 22 has been passed by moving from the position detected in step S60 to the position detected in step S62. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the start line 22 has been passed by moving from the position detected immediately before the start time of the competition to the position detected after the start time has elapsed. If it has passed, the process proceeds to step S64. If not, the process proceeds to step S65.
In step S64, the operation mode is shifted to the first measurement mode. More specifically, since the start time of the competition has passed and the start determination has been made, the mode is shifted to the first measurement mode and measurement is started. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the first measurement mode is a measurement mode corresponding to swimming, which is the first sport event. That is, the control unit 1 controls the operation of the terminal device 20 according to the current time and the current position information detected by the position detection unit 2 based on the course information. In other words, the operation mode of the terminal device 20 is switched.

In step S65, it is determined whether or not the backup line 24 has been passed by moving from the position detected in step S60 to the position detected in step S62. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the back-up line 24 has been passed by moving from the position detected immediately before the start time of the competition to the position detected after the start time. If it has passed, the process proceeds to step S64. If not, the process returns to step S62 to wait for the start line 22 or the backup line 24 to pass.

In other words, the start position information includes a virtual start line that coincides with the actual start line 22 and a backup line 24 that is separated from the virtual start line by a predetermined distance. When it is detected that the position of the terminal device 20 has passed the start line 22 or the backup line 24 based on the obtained position information, it is determined that the competition has started, and the mode is switched to the first measurement mode.

***Measurements in swimming***
Return to FIG.
As shown in the first measurement mode in Table 28, in swimming, which is the first event, pace measurement and stroke pitch measurement are performed. Pace measurement is an average speed in swimming, and is measured based on positioning data detected by the position detection unit 2 . Velocity, distance, and trajectory can also be measured based on the positioning data. Also, the stroke pitch measurement is measured by the motion detector 7 . This is because the terminal device 20 is worn on the upper arm of the athlete, and thus can detect the periodic movement of the arm during swimming.
Data obtained by pace measurement and stroke pitch measurement can be used as diagnostic data for improving records. In this way, the terminal device 20 measures items useful for exercise diagnosis for each sport.

***Transition Mode-1***
Return to FIG.
After completing the first swim, enter the transition area.
In step S14, when it is determined to start the transition mode based on the position detection by the position detection unit 2 and the movement detection by the motion detection unit 7, the mode is switched to the transition mode. The transition mode is an operation mode used in the transition area where the type of competition is switched. A detailed description will be given below.

FIG. 7 is a neighborhood view of the transition area.
First, zone setting in the vicinity of the transition area 55 for determining the start/end of the transition mode will be described with reference to FIG.
The transition area 55 shown in FIG. 7 is used, for example, when switching the sport from swimming to biking, changing clothes such as taking off the wetsuit and putting on shoes, or changing the sport such as going to get a bicycle for the bike. It is an area where A similar transition area is also provided when switching from biking to running.

In FIG. 7, the transition area 55 is a rectangular area along the course, and the left short side of the rectangle is the start line 55a and the right short side is the end line 55b. Note that the course information includes latitude/longitude position data at four vertices of a rectangle, and the terminal device 20 recognizes a rectangular area connecting the four vertices as the transition area 55 .

As shown in FIG. 7, the course information has a first zone 56, a second zone 57, and a third zone 58 for determining the start/end of the transition mode.
The first zone 56 is a circular area of radius r1 centered at a point 56c near the starting line 55a and covering the starting line 55a. The second zone 57 is a circular area with a radius r2 centered at a point 57c, which is approximately the center of the rectangular transition area 55, and covers more than half of the transition area 55. FIG. The third zone 58 is a circular area of radius r3 centered at a point 58c near the end line 55b and covering the end line 55b. The radius r1 of the first zone 56 and the radius r3 of the third zone 58 are substantially the same, and the radius r2 of the second zone 57 is set larger than the radius r1. In other words, the first zone 56, the second zone 57, and the third zone 58 are set so as to substantially cover the area near the transition area 55 through which the competitors pass.

The first zone 56 and the second zone 57 have a slight overlap. Similarly, the second zone 57 and the third zone 58 have a slight overlap. Most of the transition area 55 is covered by three consecutive zones, first zone 56 , second zone 57 and third zone 58 . It should be noted that the zone arrangement is not limited to this, and it is sufficient if three zones are provided, and the arrangement may be appropriately changed according to the course setting.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the transition mode start processing.
First, the transition mode start determination process will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 8, with appropriate reference to FIGS.

In step S70, the position detector 2 detects the current position.
In step S71, the motion detector 7 detects the direction of movement from the position detected in step S70.
In step S72, it is determined whether or not the current position detected in step S70 is within the first zone 56 of FIG. If it is within the first zone 56, the process proceeds to step S73. If not within the first zone 56, the process returns to step S70.

In step S73, it is determined whether or not the movement direction detected in step S71 is approaching the second zone 57 in FIG. 7, or whether or not the current position detected in step S70 is within the second zone 57. . If the moving direction is approaching the second zone 57 or the current position is within the second zone 57, the process proceeds to step S74. If the moving direction is not approaching the second zone 57 and the current position is not within the second zone 57, step S73 continues.
At step S74, the transition mode shown in Table 28 of FIG. 4 is entered. In other words, since it is detected that the terminal device 20 is approaching the second zone 57 from the first zone 56 and is within the transition area 55, it is determined that the transition mode has started, and the transition mode is switched to.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of transition mode termination determination processing.
Next, the transition mode termination determination process will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 9 and with appropriate reference to FIGS.

In step S80, the position detector 2 detects the current position.
In step S81, the motion detector 7 detects the direction of movement from the position detected in step S80.
In step S82, it is determined whether or not the current position detected in step S80 is within the second zone 57 of FIG. If it is within the second zone 57, the process proceeds to step S83. If not within the second zone 57, the process returns to step S80.

In step S83, it is determined whether or not the movement direction detected in step S81 is approaching the third zone 58 of FIG. 7, or whether or not the current position detected in step S80 is within the third zone 58. . If the moving direction is approaching the third zone 58 or the current position is within the third zone 58, the process proceeds to step S84. If the moving direction is not approaching the third zone 58 and the current position is not within the third zone 58, step S83 continues.

At step S84, the operation mode is shifted to the next operation mode. In other words, it is detected that the terminal device 20 is approaching the third zone 58 from the second zone 57, leaves the transition area 55, and enters the next sporting event. switch to the operating mode of If the event before entering the transition area 55 is swimming, the transition is made to the second measurement mode corresponding to the bike in Table 28 of FIG.
In other words, when the terminal device 20 enters the transition mode, the timing unit 5 continues to measure the time information and suspends the measurement of the accumulated time, which is the record of the competition. When the transition mode is terminated, the measurement mode corresponding to the next competition category is entered, and the measurement of the accumulated time is restarted. The cumulative measurement may be interrupted by combining time and distance. For example, cumulative time measurement may be interrupted while cumulative distance measurement may be performed. It is also possible to suspend and measure the cumulative time. Alternatively, both the accumulated time and the accumulated distance may be interrupted.

*** Measured on a motorcycle ***
Return to FIG.
In step S15, measurement of the motorcycle race is performed in the second measurement mode.
As shown in the second measurement mode in Table 28 of FIG. 4, only pace measurement is performed in the second sport event, biking. Pace measurement is performed based on positioning data detected by the position detection unit 2 .

***Transition Mode-2***
Return to FIG.
In step S16, similar to the processing in step S14, the position detection unit 2 detects the position and the motion detection unit 7 detects the movement. It should be noted that the method of determination processing in the start/end of the transition mode is the same as that explained in FIGS. 7 to 9. FIG. In a preferred example, when the event is switched from biking to running here and it is determined that the transition mode has ended, the third measurement mode corresponding to the next event, running, is entered.

***Details of measurements in the run***
In step S17, measurement of the run competition is performed in the third measurement mode.
As shown in the third measurement mode in Table 28 of FIG. 4, in the third event, run, pace measurement, running pitch measurement, and stride measurement are performed. Pace measurement is measured based on positioning data detected by the position detection unit 2 . The running pitch is measured by the motion detection section 7 . This is because the terminal device 20 is worn on the upper arm of the athlete, so that it can detect the periodic movement of the body during running. It should be noted that the distance traveled can also be measured by measuring the running pitch. The stride measurement uses stride information generated from distance information measured by the position detection unit 2 and running pitch information.

***Goal Judgment-1***
In step S18, when a goal is determined by the position detection by the position detection unit 2 and the movement detection by the motion detection unit 7, recorded data is stored and transmitted. A detailed description will be given below.

FIG. 10 is a plan view near the goal point.
First, the goal position information of the course information includes latitude/longitude position data at one end 41 a and the other end 41 b of the goal line 42 . is set as a goal line 42 . Goal position information also includes goal requirement information. The goal requirement information includes the number of required goal passages that defines the number of times the goal line 42 is crossed. Note that the goal requirement information can be changed as appropriate according to the course setting.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the flow of goal determination processing.
Next, a specific start determination process will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 11 and with reference to FIG.
In step S90, the position detector 2 detects the current position.
In step S91, it is determined whether the current position detected in step S90 has passed the goal line 42 or not. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the goal line 42 has been passed by moving from the previous detection position in the sequential detection to the current position. When the goal line 42 is passed, the process proceeds to step S92. If the goal line 42 has not been passed, the process returns to step S90.

In step S92, it is determined whether or not the goal requirements are satisfied. If the goal requirement is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S93. If the goal requirement is not satisfied, the process returns to step S90. For example, in the case of the goal setting in FIG. 10, the required number of times to pass the goal is set as one time as the goal requirement information.
In step S93, the measured recording data is stored in the storage unit 6. FIG.
In step S94, the communication section 3 transmits the recording data. Specifically, the communication unit 3 transmits the recording data to the server 30 via the LPWA network 45 (FIG. 1) and the network NW.

In other words, the goal position information includes a virtual goal line that coincides with the actual goal line 42 and the number of required goal passages that defines the number of times the virtual goal line is passed. Based on the detected position information, when the position of the terminal device 20 passes the goal line 42 the same number of times as the required number of times to pass the goal, it is determined as a goal.

Return to FIG.
In step S19, the terminal device 20 transitions to sleep mode. Specifically, after the goal determination, the terminal device 20 enters sleep mode because the storage and transmission of the record data are completed.

In step S<b>52 , the server 30 receives the recorded data from the plurality of terminal devices 20 , compares it with the ID correspondence information, organizes the data according to order, and stores it in the storage unit 32 .
In step S53, the server 30 publishes the organized record data. Specifically, after the tournament, the competitor can access the server 30 using a dedicated application on his/her smart phone 50 to check his/her own competition record, the results of the competition, and the like.

As described above, according to the terminal device 20, the control method of the terminal device 20, and the terminal device control system 100 of the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
The terminal device 20 is a terminal device worn by the athlete, and includes a position detection unit 2 that detects the position based on satellite signals transmitted from positioning information satellites, and a motion detection unit that detects the operation of the terminal device 20. 7, a timing unit 5 for measuring time information, a storage unit 6 for storing course information including the start time of the game, start position information, goal position information, type of game, and game information that defines the order, and a terminal device. 20, the control unit 1 controls the operation of the terminal device 20 according to the current time and the current position information detected by the position detection unit based on the course information. Control.

According to this, the terminal device 20 controls the operation based on the course information. For example, in the case of a triathlon competition, based on the course information, the terminal can select the first measurement mode for swimming, the second measurement mode for bicycling for biking, and the third measurement mode for running for running. The device 20 automatically switches between operating modes.
Therefore, unlike the conventional technology that requires an operation input to the terminal device each time the game is switched, the terminal device 20 can perform function switching without requiring an operation input by the competitor. In addition, in the case of the conventional terminal device which required input operation, it was necessary to explain how to use the terminal device before the start of the competition. Good, because the preliminary explanation can be simplified, the operation load of the competition can be reduced.
Therefore, it is possible to provide a user-friendly terminal device 20 that can switch functions without requiring operation input.

In addition, the terminal device 20 has a plurality of operation modes, including a sleep mode in which at least the position detection unit 2 and the motion detection unit 7 are stopped, a sleep mode in which at least the position detection unit 2 and the motion detection unit 7 , and includes a standby mode for waiting for the start of the competition, a plurality of measurement modes with different measurement contents for each competition type, and a transition mode used in the transition area where the competition type is switched, and a control unit 1 switches the operation mode of the terminal device 20 according to the current time and the current position information detected by the position detection unit based on the course information.
According to this, the terminal device 20 automatically switches the operation mode of the terminal device 20 according to the current time and the current position information detected by the position detection unit based on the course information. For example, in a triathlon competition, the operation modes are switched in order of sleep mode, standby mode, first measurement mode, transition mode, second measurement mode, transition mode, third measurement mode, and sleep mode.
Therefore, it is possible to provide a user-friendly terminal device 20 that can switch functions without requiring operation input.

The start position information includes a virtual start line that matches the actual start line 22 and a backup line 24 that is separated from the start line 22 by a predetermined distance. Based on the information, when it is determined that the position of the terminal device 20 has passed the start line 22 or the backup line 24, the mode is switched to the measurement mode.

According to this, even if the passage of the start line 22 cannot be detected, such as when the satellite signal is weak and the error in the current position measured by the position detection unit 2 is large, the start determination is made by detecting the passage of the backup line 24. It can be carried out.
Therefore, start determination can be reliably performed.

When the transition mode is entered, the control unit 1 continues the measurement of the time information by the timing unit 5 and suspends the measurement of the accumulated time that is the record of the competition. The measurement mode corresponding to the type of competition will be entered, and the cumulative time measurement will be resumed.

According to this, since the stay time in the transition area is excluded from the game record, it is possible to measure the correct game record in accordance with the game rules. Also, power can be saved by stopping the measurement of the accumulated time in the transition mode.

In addition, the goal position information includes a virtual goal line that matches the actual goal line 42 and the required number of goal passages that defines the number of times the goal line 42 is crossed. Based on the position information, when the position of the terminal device 20 passes the goal line 42 the same number of times as the required number of times to pass the goal, it is determined as a goal.
According to this, it is possible to accurately determine the goal based on the goal information even in various course settings.

The control system 100 is a terminal device control system including a terminal device 20 worn by a player and a server 30 provided to be connectable to the terminal device by wireless communication. The terminal device 20 is a positioning information satellite. A position detection unit 2 that detects the position based on satellite signals transmitted from, a motion detection unit 7 that detects the operation of the terminal device 20, a timer unit 5 that measures time information, the start time of the competition, the start position A storage unit 6 that stores course information including information, goal position information, game type, and game information that defines the order; a communication unit 3 that performs wireless communication; , and the control unit 1 controls the operation of the terminal device 20 according to the current time and the current position information detected by the position detection unit 2 based on the course information.
According to this, it is possible to provide a user-friendly control system 100 for the terminal device 20 that does not require operation input and is capable of function switching.

The control method of the terminal device 20 includes a position detection unit 2 that detects the position based on satellite signals transmitted from a positioning information satellite, a timer unit 5 that measures time information, a competition start time, start position information, goal A control method for a terminal device 20 comprising a storage unit 6 for storing course information including position information, game type, and game information that defines the order, wherein the current time and position are detected based on the course information. The operation of the terminal device 20 is controlled according to the current location information detected by the unit.
According to this, it is possible to provide a user-friendly control method for the terminal device 20 that does not require operation input and can switch functions.

Embodiment 2
***Goal Judgment-2***
FIG. 12 is a plan view of the vicinity of the goal point with different settings, corresponding to FIG.
Goal determination changes according to the course setting. For example, in FIG. 12, the goal is set on a track course 44 such as a track and field stadium, and a competitor who enters from an external course passes the goal line 47 once and then follows the rounded rectangular track course 44. After one lap, the course is set to reach the goal by passing the goal line 47 again.

In the case of the course setting of FIG. 12, the required number of times to pass the goal is set to 2 as the goal requirement information of the goal position information. The goal position information includes latitude/longitude position data at one end 46a and the other end 46b of the goal line 47, and the goal line 47 is a virtual line connecting the one end 46a and the other end 46b. Become.
Even with this course setting, goal determination is performed by the goal determination process of FIG. Specifically, in the determination of whether or not the goal requirements are satisfied in step S93, the required number of times to pass the goal is set to 2 times as the goal requirement information. It will be. In other words, based on the position information detected by the position detection unit 2, the control unit 1 determines a goal when the position of the terminal device 20 passes the goal line 47 the same number of times as the required number of times of passing the goal.

***Goal Judgment-3***
FIG. 13 is a plan view of the vicinity of the goal point with different settings, corresponding to FIGS. 10 and 12. FIG.
In the course of FIG. 13, a goal line 37 is set inside an indoor stadium 39 . In this case, since the satellite signals from the GPS satellites 52 are weak inside the indoor stadium 39, position detection by the position detection unit 2 becomes difficult. Therefore, the goal information includes position information of the primary goal line 36 provided outside the indoor stadium 39 and distance information D that defines the distance between the primary goal line 36 and the actual goal line 37. be

Specifically, the goal position information includes latitude/longitude position data at one end 35a and the other end 35b of the primary goal line 36, and the virtual line connecting the one end 35a and the other end 35b is the primary goal line. Goal line 36. The goal position information also includes distance information D between the primary goal line 36 and the actual goal line 37 . Also, the required number of times to pass the goal is set to one.
Even with this course setting, goal determination is performed by the goal determination process of FIG. Specifically, in determining whether or not the goal requirements are satisfied in step S93, the required number of times to pass the goal is set as the goal requirement information at one time. The goal requirement is to move the information D. Movement of the distance information D is detected by running pitch measurement by the motion detection unit 7 . That is, when the passage of the primary goal line 36 and the movement of the distance information D are detected, the goal requirements are satisfied and the goal is determined. In other words, based on the position information detected by the position detection unit 2, after the position of the terminal device 20 passes the primary goal line 36, the position of the terminal device 20 is detected by the motion detection unit 7, and the position of the terminal device 20 is detected by the distance When the distance specified in information D is reached, it is determined as a goal.

As described above, according to the terminal device 20, the control method of the terminal device 20, and the terminal device control system 100 of the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. can.
The goal position information includes a virtual goal line that coincides with the actual goal line 47 and the required number of goal passages that defines the number of times the goal line 47 is crossed. If the position of the terminal device 20 passes the goal line 47 the same number of times as the required number of times to pass the goal, it is determined as a goal.
According to this, it is possible to accurately determine the goal based on the goal information even in various course settings.

In addition, the goal position information includes a primary goal line 36 provided in front of the actual goal line 37, and distance information D from the primary goal line 36 to the actual goal line 37. , based on the position information detected by the position detection unit 2, after the position of the terminal device 20 passes the primary goal line 36, the position of the terminal device 20 is detected by the motion detection by the motion detection unit 7, and the position of the terminal device 20 is detected by the distance information D When reaching the specified distance, it will be judged as a goal.
According to this, it is possible to accurately determine the goal based on the goal information even in various course settings.

Although the triathlon competition has been described above as an example, the invention is not limited to this. For example, the events and order of swimming, biking, and running are not limited, and the number of events may be two, and the order may be changed. In addition, it can be applied to various other sports, such as duathlon, calfman, aquathlon, and extratera.
Even when the terminal device 20 and the control system 100 for the terminal device 20 are used in these competitions, the same advantages as those of the above embodiment can be obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Control part 2... Position detection part 3... Communication part 5... Time-measurement part 6... Storage part 7... Motion detection part 8... Sensor part 9... Power supply circuit 20... Terminal device 21a... One end , 21b...other end, 22...start line, 23a...one end, 23b...other end, 24...backup line, 30...server, 31...control section, 32...storage section, 33...communication section, 35a...one end, 35b... Other end 36... Primary goal line 37... Goal line 39... Indoor stadium 40... Secretariat computer 41a... One end 41b... Other end 42... Goal line 44... Track course 45... LPWA network , 46a...one end, 46b...other end, 47...goal line, 50...smartphone, 52...GPS satellite, 55...transition area, 55a...start line, 55b...end line, 56...first zone, 57...second zone , 58 . . . third zone 100 .

Claims (8)

A terminal device worn by an athlete,
a position detection unit that detects a position based on a satellite signal transmitted from a positioning information satellite;
a motion detection unit that detects motion of the terminal device;
a timing unit that measures time information;
a storage unit for storing course information including the start time of the competition, start position information, goal position information, the type of the competition, and competition information that defines the order;
A control unit that controls the operation of the terminal device,
The control unit controls the operation of the terminal device according to the current time and the current position information detected by the position detection unit, based on the course information.
Terminal equipment. The terminal device has a plurality of operation modes,
The plurality of operating modes include:
a sleep mode in which operation of at least the position detection unit and the motion detection unit is stopped;
a standby mode that activates the position detection unit and the motion detection unit and waits for the start of the competition;
a plurality of measurement modes with different measurement contents for each type of competition;
A transition mode used in a transition area where the type of competition is switched,
The control unit switches the operation mode of the terminal device according to the current time and the current position information detected by the position detection unit, based on the course information.
The terminal device according to claim 1. The start position information includes a virtual start line that matches the actual start line;
a backup line at a predetermined distance from the virtual start line;
When the control unit determines that the position of the terminal device has passed the virtual start line or the backup line based on the position information detected by the position detection unit, the control unit switches to the measurement mode.
The terminal device according to claim 2. Upon entering said transition mode,
In the measurement of the time information by the timing unit, the control unit continues timing and suspends the measurement of the accumulated time that is the record of the competition,
When the transition mode is terminated, the transition to the measurement mode corresponding to the next competition type is performed, and measurement of the accumulated time is resumed.
The terminal device according to claim 2 or 3. The goal position information is
a virtual goal line that coincides with the actual goal line;
and the required number of goal passages that defines the number of times the virtual goal line is passed,
When the position of the terminal device passes the virtual goal line the same number of times as the number of times required to pass the goal, the control unit determines a goal based on the position information detected by the position detection unit.
The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The goal position information is
A primary goal line set in front of the actual goal line,
and distance information from the primary goal line to the actual goal line,
After the position of the terminal device passes the primary goal line based on the position information detected by the position detection unit, the control unit detects the position of the terminal device by motion detection by the motion detection unit. If the distance specified in the distance information is reached, it is determined as a goal,
The terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A terminal device control system including a terminal device worn by an athlete and a server provided to be connectable to the terminal device by wireless communication,
The terminal device
a position detection unit that detects a position based on a satellite signal transmitted from a positioning information satellite;
a motion detection unit that detects motion of the terminal device;
a timing unit that measures time information;
a storage unit for storing course information including the start time of the competition, start position information, goal position information, the type of the competition, and competition information that defines the order;
a communication unit that performs the wireless communication;
A control unit that controls the operation of the terminal device,
The control unit controls the operation of the terminal device according to the current time and the current position information detected by the position detection unit, based on the course information.
Terminal equipment control system. A position detection unit that detects a position based on a satellite signal transmitted from a positioning information satellite, a timing unit that measures time information, a game start time, start position information, goal position information, the type of the game, and the order. A control method for a terminal device comprising a storage unit that stores course information including determined competition information,
Based on the course information, the operation of the terminal device is controlled according to the current time and the current position information detected by the position detection unit.
Terminal device control method.

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