JP2023097604A - score display system - Google Patents

Abstract

To display information for identifying a player together with a score of a competition in an easily viewable manner while reducing equipment cost.SOLUTION: In a score display system 10A including a plurality of communicable electronic calculators 12 and information processing device 14A connected to the plurality of electronic calculators 12 through a communication line to display scores of competitions with a plurality of items or a plurality of games performed in parallel in one venue, the information processing device 14A includes a score calculation part 104 for calculating scores of competitions on the basis of numerical values transmitted from the plurality of electronic calculators 12, a display information generation part 106 for generating display information obtained by associating player identification information for identifying players performing the competitions with calculated scores of the competitions, and a repeated display processing part 208 for generating a plurality of display screens including the player identification information and the scores of the competitions in each item or each game with reference to the display information, and repeatedly displaying the plurality of generated display screens in a display device for a venue by sequentially switching the display screens at every predetermined time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to score display systems.

2. Description of the Related Art Display devices for displaying scores and the like are used in various competitions. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a technique for displaying the scores of sports in which two teams or individuals compete, such as basketball and judo.

JP 2013-192654 A

By the way, in athletic competitions such as gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics performed by individuals or groups, a plurality of events are held in parallel at one venue. For example, in gymnastics, a display device is installed for each event, and information about the athletes such as the name of the individual or group is displayed in addition to the score of the competition for each event. It is possible to do so.
Also, in competitions such as table tennis and karate, a plurality of games are held in parallel at one venue. For example, in table tennis, scores are displayed on scoreboards (display devices) installed for each game, that is, for each table tennis table, so that players, coaches, and spectators at the venue can see those scores. .

In the case of competitions in which multiple events are held in parallel at one venue, or in competitions in which multiple games are played at one venue in parallel, multiple display devices are installed according to the number of events and games. (monitor) is required.
In particular, in the former competition, in addition to the display device, a score calculation device is required for each event to calculate a score by aggregating evaluation scores given by a plurality of referees. For example, since a total of 10 gymnastics exercises, 6 for men and 4 for women, are performed at one venue, display devices and score calculation devices for 10 sets are required.
In addition, when there are many spectators in a large venue, multiple display devices (monitors) must be installed for each event so that the scores and information about the players can be viewed from various places in the venue. There is
For example, if 3 display devices are installed for each of the 10 events, a total of 30 display devices are required, and these 30 display devices (monitors) are transported to the venue using a large trailer or the like. It will be. In that case, the rental cost for those facilities and the cost for transportation and installation work will be very high.
Also, in the latter type of competition, there are a large number of matches held at one venue, and the scores are displayed near where the competition is taking place. It was difficult to grasp.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a score display system that is advantageous in displaying information for identifying players together with the score of a game in an easy-to-read manner while reducing equipment costs. intended to provide

In order to achieve the above object, one embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of numerical input devices capable of communication, and an information processing device connected to the plurality of numerical input devices via a communication line. A score display system for displaying a score of a competition in which a plurality of events or a plurality of games are held in parallel at a venue, wherein the plurality of numerical input devices are input with numerical values based on the judgments of a plurality of referees; The information processing device includes a score calculation unit that calculates a score of the game based on the numerical values transmitted from the plurality of numerical input devices, player identification information that identifies a player who participates in the game, and the calculated game and a display information generation unit that generates display information associated with the score of the above, and a plurality of items including the corresponding player identification information and the score of the competition for each event or game by referring to the display information and a repeat display processing unit that sequentially switches and repeatedly displays the plurality of generated display screens on a venue display device installed in the venue at predetermined time intervals. .
Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the information processing device comprises a referee display device that can be visually recognized by the referee, and a selection screen from which the event or the game to be displayed on the venue display device can be selected, a display control unit for displaying on the referee display device, wherein the repeat display processing unit includes the player identification information of the player who participated in the event or the game selected from the selection screen; and generating the plurality of display screens including the score of the event or the competition of the match, and repeatedly displaying the generated plurality of display screens on the venue display device.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the player identification information has a plurality of attribute information, and the selection screen is capable of selecting the attribute information to be displayed on the venue display device, The repeated display processing unit generates the plurality of display screens including the attribute information selected from the selection screen, and repeatedly displays the generated plurality of display screens on the venue display device. .
Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of venue display devices are installed in the hall, and the selection screen is further capable of selecting the venue display devices that display the plurality of display screens. The repeated display processing unit repeatedly displays the plurality of generated display screens on the venue display device selected from the selection screen.
Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the competition includes gymnastics, and performances of the plurality of events are performed, and the plurality of numerical input devices are installed for each referee to calculate the score. The section is characterized by calculating the score of the competition for each event by processing the numerical values transmitted from the plurality of numerical input devices based on a predetermined scoring rule.
Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the score of the competition has a plurality of scoring elements including a score for evaluating the performance, a demerit point, and a total score, and the selection screen further includes the venue display device. The repeated display processing unit generates the plurality of display screens including the scoring elements selected from the selection screen, and displays the generated plurality of display screens on the It is characterized by repeatedly displaying on the venue display device.
Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the repeated display processing unit repeats display when new display information is generated after the next performance is completed in any one of the plurality of events. The display screen of the current event is switched to the display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device.
Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the repeated display processing unit displays the display screen of the event that is being repeatedly displayed in all of the plurality of events in which performances of all athletes have finished. It is characterized by switching to a list screen in which the player identification information of the player and the score of the game are associated with each other and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device.
Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the competition includes table tennis and is a competition type game, wherein the numerical input device is installed at each place where the game is played, and the score calculation unit is: A score of the competition is calculated for each game by adding the numerical values transmitted from the numerical input device based on a predetermined scoring rule.
Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the display information generating unit updates the display information according to the score of the game calculated during the game, and the repeated display processing unit updates the score of the game among the plurality of games. When the display information is updated in any of the games, the display screen of the game that is repeatedly displayed is switched to the display screen generated by referring to the updated display information, and the display screen for the venue is changed. It is characterized by repeatedly displaying on the display device.
Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the repeated display processing unit repeats the display when the next game starts and the new display information is generated in any one of the plurality of games. The display screen of the current match is switched to the display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and is repeatedly displayed on the venue display device.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, when displaying scores of competitions in which multiple events or multiple games are held in parallel at one venue, player identification information and competition scores are displayed for each event or game. By generating a plurality of display screens including the This is advantageous in displaying the information identifying the players together with the score of the game in an easy-to-see manner.
In particular, there are many spectators in a large venue, and even if it becomes necessary to install multiple display devices that display the same information so that the scores and information about players can be viewed from various places in the venue, Since there is no need to prepare venue display devices for each event or game, the minimum number of venue display devices is sufficient, which is advantageous in terms of reducing equipment costs.
Further, a plurality of display screens including player identification information of players who have competed in the selected event or game and the score of the selected event or game may be repeatedly displayed on the venue display device. For example, the score of a desired event or game can be displayed, which is advantageous in displaying the information identifying the player together with the score of the game in a more readable manner.
Further, if a plurality of display screens including the selected attribute information are repeatedly displayed on the venue display device, the desired attribute information can be displayed, and the score of the game and the information identifying the player can be displayed more easily. advantage over
Further, if a configuration is adopted in which the plurality of generated display screens are repeatedly displayed on the selected venue display device, the plurality of display screens can be repeatedly displayed on the desired venue display device, and the score of the competition and the athletes can be identified. This is advantageous in displaying the information to be displayed more easily. Therefore, for example, the score of the competition can be displayed on the venue display device installed closest to the place where the competition is taking place.
In addition, if the competition is gymnastics involving performances in multiple events, the scores of the 10 events can be repeatedly displayed on the display device for the venue. This is advantageous in displaying the information to be displayed in an easy-to-read manner.
In addition, if a plurality of display screens including the selected score elements are repeatedly displayed on the venue display device, the desired score elements can be displayed, and the score of the game and the information identifying the player can be displayed more easily. advantage over
In addition, in any of the multiple events, when the next performance is completed and new display information is generated, the display screen of the event that is repeatedly displayed is referred to the new display information. If it is configured to switch to the display screen generated by the above and repeatedly display it on the venue display device, the number of display screens to be repeatedly displayed is kept constant, and the latest competition scores of each event are repeatedly displayed. This is advantageous in displaying the score of the game and the information identifying the player in a more readable manner.
In addition, in an event in which all the athletes have completed their performances among a plurality of events, the display screen of the event that is repeatedly displayed is replaced with a list screen that associates the player identification information of all the athletes with the scores of the competition. If it is configured to switch and repeatedly display on the venue display device, it is possible to display the results of all the athletes for the event that finished earlier than other events, and display the list screen to display the event. can display that all athletes have completed their performances.
In addition, if the competition is a competitive table tennis match, the scores of multiple matches can be repeatedly displayed on the venue display device without going around the table tennis table to see the score of the competition. This is advantageous in displaying the score and the information identifying the player in an easy-to-read manner.
Also, when the display information is updated in one of the plurality of games, the display screen of the repeatedly displayed game is switched to the display screen generated by referring to the updated display information. If the venue display device is configured to display repeatedly, the score of the game in progress can be displayed, which is advantageous in easily grasping the progress of the game along with the score of the game.
In addition, in one of the multiple games, when the next game starts and new display information is generated, the display screen of the game that is repeatedly displayed is referred to the new display information. By switching to the display screen generated by the above and repeatedly displaying it on the venue display device, the number of display screens to be repeatedly displayed is kept constant, and the latest competition score of each game is repeatedly displayed. This is advantageous in displaying the score of the game and the information identifying the player in a more readable manner.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a score display system according to a first embodiment; FIG. It is an external view of a calculator. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a calculator; FIG. 3 is a hardware configuration diagram of a score calculation device and a score display device; FIG. 3 is a functional configuration diagram of a score calculation device and a score display device; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of display information. It is a figure which shows an example of a selection screen. (A) and (B) are diagrams showing an example of a display screen displayed on the hall display device. (A) and (B) are diagrams showing an example of a display screen displayed on the hall display device. 4 is a flow chart showing the flow of score display processing in the score display system of the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a score display system according to a second embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of display information. It is a figure which shows an example of a selection screen. (A) and (B) are diagrams showing an example of a display screen displayed on the hall display device. 9 is a flow chart showing the flow of score display processing in the score display system of the second embodiment;

(First embodiment)
A score display system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In addition, in the first embodiment, as an example, a case of displaying scores of gymnastics in which a plurality of types of exercises are performed will be described.
Men's gymnastics consists of six types of exercise: floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bar, and women's four types of vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. In events other than vaulting for both men and women, one performance consists of performing multiple techniques in succession.
In the present embodiment, such 10 types of gymnastics performances are performed in parallel at one venue, and the score display system 10A displays the scores of these sports.

Since gymnastics is a scoring competition, it is determined visually by referees based on predetermined scoring rules (a rule book that describes the scoring rules).
The score is calculated by adding both the D score (performance value point Difficulty Score), which evaluates the composition of the performance, such as the difficulty of the performance, and the E score (performance execution score), which evaluates the performance of the performance. . Scoring is done by a total of 9 judges, 2 D judges, 5 E judges, and 2 R judges (reference judges).
Two D judges check the difficulty of the performance (difficulty, performance value such as combination) and give one D score.
Each of the five E-judges will give a score deducted from the 10-point performance performance score, excluding the highest and lowest scores among the five scores, and averaging the middle three scores will be one E-score. out. The two R Judges will also present performance points.
The score calculated by the R referee is averaged and compared with the E score derived by the E referee. Then, the final E-score is calculated.
Then, the derived D score and E score are added, and if there are deductions (ND: neutral deduction) such as line deduction and time deduction, the final score of the athlete, that is, the total score is obtained.

Such a scoring rule is only an example, and is reviewed and revised periodically, so it may be changed as appropriate. Also, the number of referees mentioned above is not fixed and can be changed.
In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, the content is described as being simplified compared to the scoring rules that are actually used.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a score display system according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the score display system 10A is installed at the venue where the competition is held, and includes a calculator 12 (12A to 12L), an information processing device 14A (score calculation device 100 (100A, 100B), a score 200) and venue display devices 16 (first venue display device 16A, second venue display device 16B) installed in the venue.

The calculator 12 is an example of a numerical input device, and is installed for each referee. Numerical values based on the judgment of the referee who uses the calculator 12 are input to the calculator 12 .
The calculator 12 of this embodiment is configured to be capable of USB (Universal Serial Bus) communication, but does not have a LAN (Local Area Network) communication function. The calculator 12 capable of USB communication is a commercial product and is cheaper than a PC (personal computer), which is advantageous in terms of reducing equipment costs.

FIG. 2 is an external view of the calculator 12, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the calculator 12. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the calculator 12 includes a CPU 1202, numeric keys 1204, operation keys 1206, a clear key 1208, a send key 1210, a display 1212, a communication unit 1214, and a solar cell. 1216.

CPU 1202 performs processing according to the operation of numeric key 1204, operation key 1206, and clear key 1208, displays the result on display 1212, and controls communication unit 1214 according to the operation of send key 1210. .
A numeric key 1204 is operated to enter numeric values from 0 to 9 and decimal points.
An operation key 1206 is operated to use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division operations and a memory function.
A clear key 1208 is operated to clear the numerical value input by the numerical key 1204 and the calculation result.
A send key 1210 is operated to send a numerical value entered with the numerical key 1204 .
A display 1212 displays the numerical value input by the numerical key 1204 and the numerical value of the calculation result.
When the transmission key 1210 is operated, the communication section 1214 transmits the numerical value displayed on the display 1212 to another device via the USB line 24 under the control of the CPU 1202 .
Solar cell 1216 supplies power to CPU 1202 , display 1212 and communication unit 1214 . Note that an internal button battery, a dry battery, or the like may be used together with the solar battery 1216 to supply electric power.

As shown in FIG. 1, each calculator 12 is connected via a USB line 24 to a USB hub 22 (22A to 22D) provided nearby.
In the example shown in FIG. 1, 12 calculators 12A to 12L are illustrated. , calculators 12J to 12L are connected to the USB hub 22D.
The USB hub 22A and USB hub 22B, and the USB hub 22C and USB hub 22D are connected by a USB line 24, respectively.
The USB hub 22A is connected via the USB line 24 to the score calculation device 100A, and the USB hub 22C is connected via the USB line 24 to the score calculation device 100B.
That is, the plurality of calculators 12 are connected to the information processing device 14A via the USB line 24. FIG.

In the case of the calculator 12 used by a referee such as a line judge (R referee) who is far away from the information processing device 14A, a small personal computer, such as a stick computer, is installed near the line judge, and the calculator 12 is sent from the stick computer via the LAN line 26. By connecting to the information processing device 14</b>A, the numerical value input by the line judge using the calculator 12 may be transmitted.
Also, for example, if three or more calculators (eg, calculators 12A to 12F) can be connected to one USB hub 22 (eg, USB hub 22A), only one USB hub 22 needs to be installed.
Also, for example, if the number of calculators 12 is less than the number of USB ports of the score calculation device 100 and is within the upper limit length of the USB line 24, the score is calculated directly with the calculators 12 without going through the USB hub 22. Device 100 may be connected.
Also, although FIG. 1 shows a configuration in which the calculator 12 and the USB hub 22 are connected by wire (USB line), they may be connected by wireless communication (for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark)). In this case, for example, a USB receiver set with each calculator 12 is connected to a terminal of the USB hub 22 .

The information processing device 14A includes a score calculation device 100 (100A, 100B) and a score display device 200. FIG. The score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 are connected to the router 28A (or a LAN hub (not shown) connected to the router 28A) via the LAN line 26, and can be connected to each other.
That is, the information (numerical values, etc.) transmitted from the calculator 12 is transmitted to the score calculation device 100 via the USB line 24, and is transmitted from the score calculation device 100 to the score display device 200 via the LAN line 26. there is
Also, the score display device 200 is connected to the hall display devices 16 (the first hall display device 16A and the second hall display device 16B) via the LAN line 26 and the router 28B.

A LAN line HUB (hub) may be arbitrarily installed, the distance of the USB line 24 may be shortened, or the USB hub 22 may be added.
Moreover, although the router 28 is of a wired type in this embodiment, the router 28 may be of a wireless type and the LAN line 26 may be of a wireless line.
Further, in the present embodiment, the information processing device 14A is composed of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200, but these functions may be integrated into one device.

Next, hardware configurations of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a hardware configuration diagram of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200. As shown in FIG.
The score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 are composed of a notebook PC, a tablet PC, a desktop PC, a stick PC, or the like.
As shown in FIG. 4, the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 are connected to a CPU 38 via a bus line, ROM (Read Only Memory) 40, RAM (Random Access Memory) 42, and HDD (Hard Disk Device). 44, a referee display device 46, an input device 48, a communication section 50, an interface 52, and the like.

The ROM 40 stores and stores various data.
RAM 42 provides a working area for CPU 38 .
The HDD 44 stores programs executed by the CPU 38 and various data.
The display device 46 displays characters and images, and is composed of a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display device.
The input device 48 receives input operations and is composed of a keyboard and a mouse. The input device 48 may be configured by a touch panel provided on the display surface of the display device 46, and conventionally known input devices of various configurations can be used as the input device 48. FIG.
The communication unit 50 performs LAN communication, and is connected to the router 28 via the LAN line 26 in this embodiment.

Next, functional configurations of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 that constitute the information processing device 14A will be described.
FIG. 5 is a functional configuration diagram of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200. As shown in FIG.
Each functional unit shown in FIG. 5 is realized by executing a program stored in the HDD 44 or the like by the CPU 38 of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 .
In addition, the venue display devices 16 (the first venue display device 16A and the second venue display device B) connected to the score display device 200 are installed at positions where players, coaches, spectators, etc. can see them. It is a display device (monitor).

First, the functional configuration of the score calculation device 100 (100A, 100B) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the score calculation device 100 is provided for each event of the competition and calculates the score of the competition for each event. , a display information generation unit 106 and a transmission unit 108 .

The storage unit 150 stores various information, and is implemented by the ROM 40 and the HDD 44 (see FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, the storage unit 150 stores player identification information that identifies players who participate in the competition.
The player identification information has a plurality of pieces of attribute information for identifying the player. In the present embodiment, as a plurality of pieces of attribute information, the player's name, the name of the team to which the player belongs, and the district indicating the hometown of the player are provided. Further, in the present embodiment, the player identification information is stored in association with the event of the competition and the order of the performance.
Note that the player identification information is not limited to these, and may be stored in association with other attribute information such as age, or in association with an image of the player.

The receiving unit 102 receives numerical values based on the judgment of the referee using the calculator 12 input from the calculator 12 when the performance of the competition by the athlete is finished.
At this time, it may be configured to identify which referee is using the calculator 12 concerned. For example, it receives numerical values for identification assigned to each referee input from the calculator 12, and after identifying the referees, receives the numerical values based on the judgment of the referees described above.

The score calculation unit 104 calculates the score of the competition based on the numerical values transmitted from the multiple calculators 12 . That is, the score calculation unit 104 calculates the score of each game by processing the numerical values transmitted from the plurality of calculators 12 based on a predetermined scoring rule.
A competition score has multiple scoring components. In the present embodiment, as a plurality of scoring elements, a score (D score, E score) that evaluates the performance based on the numerical value input by each referee, deduction points, and a total score obtained by adding these scores and deduction points. are doing.
Note that the scoring elements are not limited to the above, and differ depending on the competition, and the scoring elements may change when the scoring rules are revised.

The display information generation unit 106 generates display information in which the player identification information stored in the storage unit 150 is associated with the calculated game score.
Specifically, when the athlete finishes the performance and receives the numerical value input by the referee from the calculator 12, and the score of the competition is calculated by the score calculation unit 104, the number indicating the order of the performance, the event of the competition, Display information is generated in which the player name, team name, district, which are player identification information, D score, E score, demerit point, total score, and total score ranking are associated with each other.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of display information. FIG. 6 shows display information when the event is flooring and it is a women's individual sport.
As shown in FIG. 6, the display information includes the numbers "1", "2", etc. indicating the order of the performance, the event "female individual floor", the district "A city", "B city", etc., and the group name "A high school". "B high school" etc., player names "Yamada A child""Sato B child" etc. D score "5.8""6.2" etc. E score "8.433""8.800" Deduction point " - (no demerit points)”, total scores such as “14.233” and “15.000”, and rankings such as “4” and “1” are associated with each other.
The ranking may be updated and associated each time an athlete's performance is completed, or may be associated after all athletes' performances are completed. Further, after the performances of all players are finished and the rankings are determined, the display information may be arranged in the order of the rankings and updated.

The transmission unit 108 transmits various types of information such as the display information generated by the display information generation unit 106 to the score display device 200 .

Next, the functional configuration of the score display device 200 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the score display device 200 displays the calculated score of the competition, is connected to the first venue display device 16A and the second venue display device 16B, and is connected to the storage unit 250. , a reception unit 202 , a display control unit 204 , a selection reception unit 206 and a repeat display processing unit 208 .

The storage unit 250 stores various information, screens, etc., and is realized by the ROM 40 and the HDD 44 (see FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, storage unit 250 stores display information transmitted from score calculation device 100 .

The receiving unit 202 receives various types of information such as display information transmitted from the score calculation device 100 and stores the information in the storage unit 250 .
The display control unit 204 controls attribute information, scoring elements, and events to be displayed on the venue display devices 16 (the first hall display device 16A and the second hall display device 16B) before the performance of each event is started. A selectable selection screen is displayed on the referee display device 204A.
In addition, the selection screen allows selection of the venue display device 16 that displays the score of the competition.
The selection accepting unit 206 accepts selections of attribute information, scoring elements, events, and venue display devices input by referees from the selection screen.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the selection screen. As shown in FIG. 7, in the display item selection area 302 of the selection screen 300, check boxes for selecting the attribute information of the player identification information and the score element of the game score are displayed, and in the display item selection area 304, the event of the game A check box is displayed to select the
Specifically, in the display item selection area 302, attribute information of the player identification information (player name, team name, district), score elements of the score of the competition (total score, D score, E score, demerit points, ranking) are displayed. In the display item selection area 304, sports events (men's, women's, floor, vault, parallel bars, pommel horse, ring, horizontal bar, balance beam, uneven bars) are displayed, and those items can be selected on the left side. Check boxes are displayed, and items desired to be displayed on the venue display device 16 are checked and selected.
Also, in the display device selection area 306, a drop-down menu is displayed for selecting the venue display device 16 that displays the score of the game from the menu items. When the button 306A is moved with the cursor and pressed, all venue display devices 16 capable of displaying competition scores and the like are displayed, and the venue display device 16 that displays the items selected in the display item selection areas 302 and 304 is selected. .
When the OK button 308 is pressed, the selected display item and display device are determined.

The repeated display processing unit 208 refers to the display information stored in the storage unit 250, generates a plurality of display screens including the corresponding player identification information and the score of the game for each event, and displays the generated plurality of displays. The screens are sequentially switched and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16 every predetermined time (for example, every 6 seconds).
In this specification, "repeatedly displaying" refers to switching and cyclically displaying a group of a plurality of display screens in a predetermined order at predetermined time intervals, in other words, displaying a plurality of display screens. It means to loop and display in a predetermined order every predetermined time.

In addition, the repeat display processing unit 208 generates a plurality of display screens including the player identification information of the player who participated in the competition of the event selected from the selection screen and the score of the competition of the selected event, and generates a plurality of generated display screens. is repeatedly displayed on the hall display device 16 selected from the selection screen.
At this time, the repetitive display processing unit 208 generates a plurality of display screens including the attribute information (player identification information) selected from the selection screen and the score elements (competition score) selected from the selection screen. Repeatedly display multiple display screens.

Specifically, for example, like the selection screen 300 shown in FIG. balance beam, uneven bars) is selected, and further, when the athlete name, team name, and district attribute information are selected in the display item selection area 302, the athlete identification information ( A display screen including player names, team names, districts) is generated, and a plurality of generated display screens are repeatedly displayed on the first venue display device 16A.

Further, for example, on the selection screen 300 shown in FIG. If the scoring elements of total score, D score, E score, and deductions are selected in 302, include competition scores (total score, D score, E score, deductions) for floor, vault, balance beam, and uneven bars. A display screen is generated, and a plurality of generated display screens are repeatedly displayed on the second venue display device 16B.
That is, a plurality of display screens of the selected event (floor display screen, vault display screen, balance beam display screen, uneven bars display screen) are repeatedly displayed.

A display screen shown in FIG. 8 is an example of such a display screen displayed on the venue display devices 16A and 16B.
In FIG. 8A, a display screen generated by referring to floor display information number 1 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the first hall display device 16A and the second hall display device 16B.
That is, on the display device 16A for the first venue, the event of the competition is displayed by the character data d1 of "women, individual" and the image data d2 indicating "floor", and "A high school, A city, A child Yamada". The player identification information is displayed by the character data d3.
Also, on the display device 16B for the second venue, the score of the game is displayed by table data d5 in which numerical data d4 of "14.233" and characters of "D5.8, E8.433, decrease 0" are described. ing.

In FIG. 8B, display screens generated with reference to vaulting horse display information (not shown) are displayed on the first hall display device 16A and the second hall display device 16B.
That is, on the display device 16A for the first venue, the event of the competition is displayed by the character data d11 of "women, individual" and the image data d12 indicating "vaulting horse", and "F high school, F city, Kato F child". The player identification information is displayed by the character data d13.
In addition, on the display device 16B for the second venue, the score of the competition is displayed by the table data d15 in which the numerical data d14 of "13.866" and the characters of "D5.2, E8.766, decrease -0.1" are described. is displayed.
For example, the repeated display processing unit 208 displays the display screen of FIG. 8A for a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds), then switches to the display screen of FIG. By switching to the display screen, the display screen generated for each event of the competition is repeatedly displayed on the selected venue display device 16. - 特許庁

In addition, in the present embodiment, the display screen is displayed on two venue display devices 16 connected to the score display device 200, but one venue display device 16 is connected. In this case, the display screens shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B may be repeatedly displayed on one venue display device 16 .
In FIG. 9A, a display screen generated by referring to number 1 of floor display information shown in FIG.
That is, on the venue display device 16, the player identification information is displayed by the character data d21 of "Ako Yamada, A high school", and the character data d22 of "female, individual" and the image data d23 representing "Yuka" are displayed. The event of the competition is displayed, and the score of the competition is displayed by the numerical data d24 of "14.233" and the character data d25 of "D5.8, E8.433, decrease 0".
In FIG. 9B, a display screen generated by referring to the display information (not shown) of the vault, which is the event to be displayed next to the floor, is displayed on one venue display device 16 .
That is, on the venue display device 16, the player identification information is displayed by the character data d31 of "Kato Fko, F High School", and the character data d32 of "female, individual" and the image data d33 representing "vaulting horse" are displayed. The event of the competition is displayed, and the score of the competition is displayed by the numerical data d34 of "13.866" and the numerical data d35 of "D5.2, E8.766, decrease -0.1".

Further, when new display information is generated after the performance of the next athlete in one of the plurality of events is completed, the repeat display processing unit 208 displays the display screen of the event that is being repeatedly displayed. , the display screen is switched to one generated by referring to the new display information, and is repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16 .
That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, in the floor event, when the performance of "Ako Yamada" of performance number 1 is completed and the score of the competition is repeatedly displayed, the next performance When the performance of number 2 "Sato Bko" is finished and new display information is generated by the score calculation device 100, the repeatedly displayed display screen of "Yamada Ako" is changed to a new display. The screen is switched to the display screen of "Boko Sato" generated by referring to the information, and is repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16. - 特許庁

In addition, the repeated display processing unit 208 displays the display screen of the event that is being repeatedly displayed in the event in which the performance of all the athletes has finished among the plurality of events, along with the player identification information of all the athletes and the score of the competition. is switched to a list screen associated with , and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16. - 特許庁
For example, even if all athletes have completed their performances on the floor, performances of other events such as the vault and the balance beam may still be performed. In such a case, in the floor event, the display screen of the athlete who last performed is repeatedly displayed, and after a predetermined time has passed, the display information shown in FIG. ) and the overall score (competition score) are associated with each other, and are repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16 .
Then, while performances of other events are being performed, the list image of the floor is repeatedly displayed, so that the athletes and spectators who look at the venue display device 16 can see all the athletes' competitions in the floor event. It is possible to see the scores of all the athletes, and it is possible to grasp that the performance of all the athletes has been completed.

Next, score display processing by the score display system 10A of the first embodiment will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the flow of score display processing in the score display system of the first embodiment.

First, before the performance of each event is started, the display control unit 204 of the score display device 200 displays a selection screen (FIG. 7) on the referee display device 204A (step S10), and selects attribute information, attribute information, and the like from the selection screen. The selection of the scoring element, the event, and the venue display device is accepted (step S12). As a result, display items and a display device for displaying the score of the game are determined.

Then, after the performance of each event is started, when those performances are finished, the reception unit 102 of the score calculation device 100 installed for each event receives numerical values based on judgments of the referees input from the plurality of calculators 12. is received (step S14).
The score calculator 104 calculates the score of each event based on the numerical values transmitted from the plurality of calculators 12 (step S16).
Then, the display information generation unit 106 generates display information in which the player identification information stored in the storage unit 150 is associated with the calculated game score (step S18), and the transmission unit 108 sends the score display device 200 Send.

The reception unit 202 of the score display device 200 receives display information from each of the score calculation devices 100 installed for each event, and stores the display information in the storage unit 250 .
The repeated display processing unit 208 refers to the display information stored in the storage unit 250, generates a plurality of display screens including the player identification information for each event and the score of the competition, and displays the generated plurality of display screens as follows: The display device 16 for the hall is sequentially switched and repeatedly displayed at predetermined time intervals (step S20).

The repetitive display processing unit 208 determines whether or not new display information has been generated after the performance of the next athlete has ended in any event (step S22).
That is, when the performance of the next player is finished in any event and the score of the game is calculated by the score calculation unit 104, the display information generation unit 106 generates new display information, and the transmission unit 108 It is transmitted to the score display device 200 . Then, the new display information transmitted to the score display device 200 is stored in the storage section 250 .

When new display information is generated (step S22: YES), the repeated display processing unit 208 switches the display screen of the event that is repeatedly displayed to the display screen generated by referring to the new display information. and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16 (step S24).
On the other hand, if new display information has not been generated (step S22: NO), the process proceeds to step S26.

Next, the repeat display processing unit 208 determines whether or not there is an event for which all athletes have completed their performances (step S26), and if there is an event for which all athletes have completed their performances (step S26: YES). , the repeat display processing unit 208 switches the display screen of the event to a list screen, and repeatedly displays it on the venue display device 16 (step S28).
On the other hand, if there is no event for which all athletes have completed their performances (step S26: NO), the process proceeds to step S30.

Then, it is determined whether or not the performances of all the events have been completed (step S30), and if the performances of all the events have not been completed (step S30: NO), the process returns to step S22 and repeats the process.
On the other hand, if performances for all events have been completed (step S30: YES), the process ends.

As described above, according to the display processing system of the present embodiment, when displaying the scores of gymnastics competitions in which a plurality of disciplines are performed in parallel at one venue, the athlete identification information and the scores of the competitions are displayed for each of the disciplines. and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16 by sequentially switching at predetermined time intervals.
Therefore, compared to the conventional case where display devices are installed for each of a plurality of events, the number of venue display devices 16 required can be reduced, so equipment costs can be reduced and athletes can be identified along with the scores of competitions. This is advantageous for displaying information in an easy-to-read manner.
In addition, since there are many spectators in the large venue, it has become necessary to install a plurality of venue display devices 16 that display the same information so that the scores and information about the players can be visually recognized from various places in the venue. Even so, there is no need to prepare a venue display device 16 for each event, and the minimum number of venue display devices 16 is sufficient, which is advantageous in terms of reducing equipment costs.

In addition, since it is configured to repeatedly display a plurality of display screens including player identification information of players who have competed in the selected event and the score of the selected event on the venue display device 16, desired It is possible to display the score of the competition of the event, and it is advantageous in displaying the information identifying the athlete together with the score of the competition in a more readable manner. Therefore, for example, in gymnastics with 10 events, the scores of men's gymnastics can be displayed on the display device 16A for the first venue and the scores of women's gymnastics can be displayed on the display device 16B for the second venue.
In addition, since a plurality of display screens including the selected attribute information are repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16, the desired attribute information can be displayed, and the score of the game and the information identifying the athlete can be displayed more easily. advantage over
In addition, since the plurality of generated display screens are repeatedly displayed on the selected venue display device 16, the plurality of display screens can be repeatedly displayed on the desired venue display device 16. This is advantageous in displaying identifying information more easily. Therefore, for example, the score of the competition can be displayed on the venue display device 16 installed closest to the place where the performance is performed.

In addition, since a plurality of display screens including the selected score elements are repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16, the desired score elements can be displayed, and the score of the game and the information identifying the players can be displayed more easily. advantage over
In addition, in any of the multiple events, when the next performance is completed and new display information is generated, the display screen of the event that is repeatedly displayed is referred to the new display information. The number of display screens to be repeatedly displayed is kept constant, and the scores of the latest competition of each event are repeatedly displayed. This is advantageous in displaying the score of the game and the information identifying the player in a more readable manner.
In addition, in an event in which all the athletes have completed their performances among a plurality of events, the display screen of the event that is repeatedly displayed is replaced with a list screen that associates the player identification information of all the athletes with the scores of the competition. Since it is configured to switch and repeatedly display on the venue display device, it is possible to display the results of all athletes for the event that finished earlier than other events, and by displaying the list screen, the event in question It is possible to display that all athletes have completed their performances.

(Second embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the scores of gymnastics performed in a plurality of events are displayed at one venue. It displays the score of table tennis performed.
In the following description of the embodiment, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same parts and members as in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted, and the parts different from the first embodiment will be emphasized. to explain.

In this embodiment, five games are played in parallel on five table tennis tables (first table tennis table to fifth table tennis table) installed in one hall, and the score display system Display the score of the competition in . In this embodiment, five table tennis tables are installed and five games are played in parallel, but the number of installed tables (the number of games) can be set arbitrarily.

In table tennis, one game is won if one serves in two shifts and scores 11 points first. Also, if the scores of both players are 10 to 10 (deuce), the service will be replaced by one and the match will continue until there is a difference of 2 points.
Winning 4 games in a "7 games match" and winning 3 games in a "5 games match" wins.
Such a scoring rule is only an example, and is reviewed and revised periodically, so it may be changed as appropriate.

FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a score display system according to the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 11, the score display system 10B is installed at a match venue, and includes calculators 12 (12A to 12E) and an information processing device 14B (score calculation device 100, score display device 200). , and the venue display device 16 (first venue display device 16A, second venue display device 16B).

The calculator 12 is installed for each ping-pong table (for each game) where the game is played, and is placed on the table of the seat where the referee sits, for example. Numerical values based on the judgment of the referee who uses the calculator 12 are input to the calculator 12 .
That is, when the referee determines that one of the competing players has scored one point, a numerical value indicating that fact is input.
The configuration of the calculator 12 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 11, each calculator 12 is connected via a USB line 24 to a USB hub 22 (22A, 22B) provided nearby.
In the example shown in FIG. 11, five calculators 12A to 12E are illustrated. Calculators 12A to 12C are connected to USB hub 22A, and calculators 12D and 12E are connected to USB hub 22B.
Also, the USB hub 22A and the USB hub 22B are connected by a USB line 24, respectively. The USB hub 22A is connected to the score calculation device 100 via the USB line 24. FIG.
That is, the plurality of calculators 12 are connected to the information processing device 14B via the USB line 24. FIG.

The information processing device 14B includes a score calculation device 100 and a score display device 200 . The score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 are connected to the router 28 via the LAN line 26 and are mutually connectable.
That is, the information (numerical values, etc.) transmitted from the calculator 12 is transmitted to the score calculation device 100 via the USB line 24, and is transmitted from the score calculation device 100 to the score display device 200 via the LAN line 26. there is
Also, the score display device 200 is connected to the hall display devices 16 (the first hall display device 16A and the second hall display device 16B) via the LAN line 26 and the router 28B.
The hardware configurations of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 are the same as in the first embodiment.

Also, since the configurations of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 are the same as those of the first embodiment, different points will be described with reference to the functional configuration diagram of FIG.
First, the functional configuration of the score calculation device 100 will be described.
The storage unit 150 stores player identification information having a plurality of pieces of attribute information for identifying players. there is

The receiving unit 102 receives a numerical value based on the judgment of the referee using the calculator 12 input from the calculator 12 .
That is, when it is determined that one of the competing players has obtained one point, the receiving unit 102 receives a numerical value indicating that fact.

The score calculation unit 104 calculates the score of the competition based on the numerical values transmitted from the multiple calculators 12 . That is, the score calculation unit 104 calculates the score of each game by adding the numerical values transmitted from the plurality of calculators 12 based on a predetermined scoring rule.

The display information generation unit 106 generates display information in which the player identification information stored in the storage unit 150 is associated with the calculated game score.
Specifically, when the score of the game is calculated by the score calculation unit 104, the display information generation unit 106 generates the number indicating the table tennis table, the player name, the group name, the district, which is the player identification information, and the score of the calculated game. Generate display information that associates scores and game points.
In addition, the display information generating unit 106 updates the display information according to the game score calculated during the game. In other words, when one of the competing players obtains one additional point, receives the numerical value input by the referee from the calculator 12, and the score of the competition is calculated by the score calculation unit 104, the score of the competition and the score of the game are calculated. Update points accordingly.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of display information. FIG. 12 shows display information when a game is being played on the first to fifth table tennis tables.
As shown in FIG. 12, the display information includes the numbers "1", "2", etc. indicating table tennis tables, districts such as "G City", "H City", etc., group names such as "G High School", "H High School", etc., player names " G-ko Takahashi, H-ko Ito, etc., competition scores such as "6" and "9", and game points such as "2" and "1" are associated with each other.

Next, the functional configuration of the score display device 200 will be described.
The display control unit 204 controls attribute information, competition scores, game points, and table tennis to be displayed on the venue display devices 16 (the first venue display device 16A and the second venue display device 16B) before the game starts. A selection screen from which a machine (match) can be selected is displayed on the referee display device 204A.
In addition, the selection screen allows selection of the venue display device 16 that displays the score of the competition.
The selection accepting unit 206 accepts selections of attribute information, game scores, game points, table tennis tables (matches), and venue display devices input from the selection screen by referees.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the selection screen. As shown in FIG. 13, in the display item selection area 402 of the selection screen 400, check boxes for selecting attribute information (athlete name, team name, district) of the player identification information, competition scores, and game points are displayed. In the item selection area 404, a check box for selecting a table tennis table (selecting a match) is displayed, and items desired to be displayed on the venue display device 16 are checked and selected.
Also, in the display device selection area 406, a drop-down menu is displayed for selecting the venue display device 16 that displays the score of the game from the menu items. When the cursor is moved to the button 406A and the button 406A is pressed, all the venue display devices 16 capable of displaying the score of the game are displayed, and the venue display device 16 that displays the items selected in the display item selection areas 402 and 404 is selected. .
When the OK button 408 is pressed, the selected display item and display device are determined.

The repeated display processing unit 208 refers to the display information stored in the storage unit 250, generates a plurality of display screens including the corresponding player identification information and the score of the game for each game, and displays the generated plurality of displays. The screens are sequentially switched and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16 every predetermined time (for example, every 6 seconds).
In addition, the repeat display processing unit 208 generates a plurality of display screens including the player identification information of the player who played the match on the table tennis table selected from the selection screen and the score of the match on the selected table tennis table. Then, the generated display screens are repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16 selected from the selection screen.
At this time, the repeated display processing unit 208 generates a plurality of display screens including the attribute information (player identification information) selected from the selection screen, and repeatedly displays the generated plurality of display screens.

Specifically, for example, like the selection screen 400 shown in FIG. Further, when the player name, team name, district attribute information, score (competition score), and game points are selected in the display item selection area 402, the player identification information is displayed on each of the first to third table tennis tables. A display screen containing (player name, team name, district), competition score, and game points is generated, and the three generated display screens are repeatedly displayed on the first venue display device 16A.

A display screen shown in FIG. 14 is an example of such a display screen displayed on the venue display device 16A.
In FIG. 14A, the display screen generated by referring to the number 1 of the table tennis table shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the display device 16A for the first venue.
That is, on the display device 16A for the first venue, the game is displayed by the character data d41 of "first ping-pong table", and "G high school, G city, Takahashi G child/H high school, H city, Ito H child" is displayed. The character data d42 indicates the player identification information, the number of filled rectangle data d43 indicates the game points, and the character data d44 of "6-9" indicates the game score.

In FIG. 14B, the display screen generated with reference to the number 2 of the table tennis table shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the display device 16A for the first venue.
That is, on the display device 16A for the first venue, the game is displayed by the character data d51 of "Second table tennis table", and "J High School, J City, Watanabe Jko/K High School, K City, Yamamoto Kko" is displayed. The character data d52 indicates the player identification information, the number of filled rectangle data d53 indicates the game points, and the character data d54 of "8-10" indicates the game score.
For example, the repeated display processing unit 208 displays the display screen of the first ping-pong table shown in FIG. By switching the display for a predetermined time and then switching to the display screen of the game of the next table tennis table, the display screen generated for each game is repeatedly displayed on the selected venue display device 16.例文帳に追加

In addition, when the display information is updated in any one of a plurality of games played at a plurality of table tennis tables, the repeated display processing unit 208 displays the display screen of the game that is repeatedly displayed, The display screen is switched to one generated by referring to the updated display information, and is repeatedly displayed on the hall display device 16.例文帳に追加
That is, for example, when "Goko Takahashi" acquires one point on the first table tennis table and the display information shown in FIG. 12 is updated, the display screen shown in FIG. The display screen generated by referring to the information, that is, the display screen in which the character data d44 of the game score is updated to "7-9" is displayed repeatedly on the venue display device 16. FIG.

In addition, the repeated display processing unit 208 repeats the The display screen of the game being displayed is switched to the display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and is repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16 .
That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the match between "Ako Takahashi" and "Hoko Ito" ends on the first ping-pong table, and a new player starts the next match. When the display information is generated, the display screen of the game between "Ako Takahashi" and "Hoko Ito", which is repeatedly displayed, is generated by referring to the new display information of the new player. , and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16.

Next, score display processing by the score display system of the second embodiment will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the flow of score display processing in the score display system of the second embodiment.

First, before the game on each table tennis table is started, the display control unit 204 of the score display device 200 displays a selection screen (FIG. 13) on the referee display device 204A (step S40), and selects attributes from the selection screen. Information, game score, game points, table tennis table (match), and venue display device selection are accepted (step S42). As a result, display items and a display device for displaying the score of the game are determined.

After the game at each table tennis table is started, the receiving unit 102 of the score calculation device 100 receives numerical values based on the referee's judgment input from the plurality of calculators 12 (step S44).
The score calculator 104 calculates the score of each game based on the numerical values transmitted from the plurality of calculators 12 (step S46).
Then, the display information generation unit 106 generates display information in which the player identification information stored in the storage unit 150 is associated with the calculated game score (step S48), and the transmission unit 108 sends the score display device 200 Send.

The reception unit 202 of the score display device 200 receives the display information from the score calculation device 100 and stores it in the storage unit 250 .
The repeated display processing unit 208 refers to the display information stored in the storage unit 250, generates a plurality of display screens including the player identification information for each game and the score of the game, and displays the generated plurality of display screens as follows: The display device 16 for the hall is sequentially switched and repeatedly displayed at predetermined time intervals (step S50).

The repetitive display processing unit 208 determines whether or not the display information has been updated in any one of the multiple games played on the multiple (five) table tennis tables (step S52).
That is, in any game, when one of the competing players obtains one point and the score of the competition is calculated by the score calculation unit 104, the display information generation unit 106 updates the display information and transmits the score. The unit 108 transmits to the score display device 200 . The updated display information transmitted to the score display device 200 is stored in the storage section 250 .

When the updated display information is generated (step S52: YES), the repeated display processing unit 208 replaces the repeatedly displayed display screen of the match with the display screen generated by referring to the updated display information. , and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16 (step S54).
On the other hand, if the display information has not been updated (step S52: NO), the process proceeds to step S56.

Next, the repetitive display processing unit 208 determines whether the next match has started in any of the multiple matches being played on the multiple (five) table tennis tables, and new display information has been generated. It is determined whether or not (step S56).
That is, in one of the games, when the game of the next players starts and the score of the game is calculated by the score calculation unit 104, the display information generation unit 106 generates new display information, and the transmission unit 108 transmits to the score display device 200 . Then, the new display information transmitted to the score display device 200 is stored in the storage section 250 .

When new display information is generated (step S56: YES), the repeated display processing unit 208 switches the repeatedly displayed display screen of the match to the display screen generated by referring to the new display information. and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16 (step S58).
On the other hand, if new display information has not been generated (step S56: NO), the process proceeds to step S60.

Then, it is determined whether or not all games have ended (step S60), and if all games have not ended (step S60: NO), the process returns to step S52 and repeats the process.
On the other hand, if all games have ended (step S60: YES), the process ends.

As described above, according to the display processing system of the present embodiment, when displaying the score of a table tennis game in which a plurality of games are held in parallel at one venue, the player identification information and the score of the game are displayed for each game. and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16 by sequentially switching at predetermined time intervals.
Therefore, compared to the conventional case where a display device is installed for each of a plurality of games, the number of venue display devices 16 required is less, so equipment costs can be reduced and players can be identified along with the scores of the games. This is advantageous for displaying information in an easy-to-read manner.
In addition, since there are many spectators in the large venue, it has become necessary to install a plurality of venue display devices 16 that display the same information so that the scores and information about the players can be visually recognized from various places in the venue. Even so, it is not necessary to prepare the venue display device 16 for each game, and the minimum number of venue display devices 16 is sufficient, which is advantageous in terms of reducing the equipment cost.

In addition, since a plurality of display screens including the player identification information of the player who played the selected game and the score of the selected game are repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16, desired It is possible to display the score of the competition of the game, and it is advantageous in displaying the information identifying the player along with the score of the competition in a more readable manner.
In addition, since a plurality of display screens including the selected attribute information are repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16, the desired attribute information can be displayed, and the score of the game and the information identifying the athlete can be displayed more easily. advantage over
In addition, since the plurality of generated display screens are repeatedly displayed on the selected venue display device 16, the plurality of display screens can be repeatedly displayed on the desired venue display device 16. This is advantageous in displaying identifying information more easily. Therefore, for example, the score of the game can be displayed on the venue display device 16 installed closest to the place where the game is being played.

Also, when the display information is updated in one of the plurality of games, the display screen of the repeatedly displayed game is switched to the display screen generated by referring to the updated display information. Since it is configured to repeatedly display on the venue display device 16, the score of the game in progress can be displayed, which is advantageous in easily grasping the progress of the game as well as the score of the game.
In addition, in one of the multiple games, when the next game starts and new display information is generated, the display screen of the game that is repeatedly displayed is referred to the new display information. Since it is configured to switch to the display screen generated by the above and repeatedly display it on the venue display device, it is possible to keep the number of display screens to be repeatedly displayed constant and to repeatedly display the latest competition scores of each game. This is advantageous in displaying information that identifies the player along with the score of the game in a more readable manner.

In the first and second embodiments described above, the score calculation device 100 and the score display device are provided as the information processing devices 14A and 14B. can be configured to
In addition, in the second embodiment, the calculator 12 is installed for each table tennis table, and the score of the game is calculated by one score calculation device 100, but without installing the calculator 12, each table tennis table A score calculation device 100 may be installed, and a numerical value based on a judgment by a referee may be input directly to the score calculation device 100 .
Further, in the first and second embodiments, the calculator 12 as a numerical value input device is used to input the numerical values determined by each referee. good. That is, for example, any device capable of inputting numerical values, such as a tablet terminal, a notebook computer, or a smartphone, may be used as a numerical value input device. In that case, the numerical value input to the score calculation device 100 is transmitted via a LAN cable, Wi-Fi, or the like.
In the first embodiment, gymnastics has been described as an example of a sport, but other sports such as rhythmic gymnastics may be used as long as performances of a plurality of events are performed to compete for superiority. In addition, in the second embodiment, table tennis has been described as an example of a game, but other games such as karate may be used as long as they compete for superiority in a competitive game.

It should be noted that the programs executed by the score calculation device and the score display device of the present embodiment are preinstalled in an HDD, ROM, or the like and provided. The program executed by the score calculation device and the score display device of the present embodiment is a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), etc., in the form of an installable or executable file. may be configured to be recorded and provided.
Furthermore, the program executed by the score calculation device and the score display device of the present embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and provided by being downloaded via the network. good.
Further, the programs executed by the score calculation device and the score display device of the present embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.
Further, for example, at least some or all of the functions of the units described above may be realized by dedicated hardware circuits (eg, semiconductor integrated circuits, etc.).

10A, 10B score display system 12 calculator 14A, 14B information processing device 16 (16A, 16B)
100 (100A, 100B) score calculation device 102 reception unit 104 score calculation unit 106 display information generation unit 108 transmission unit 150 storage unit 200 score display device 202 reception unit 204 display control unit 204A referee display device 206 selection reception unit 208 repeated display Processing unit 250 Storage unit 300, 400 Selection screen

Claims (11)

A plurality of numerical input devices capable of communication and an information processing device connected to the plurality of numerical input devices via a communication line are provided, and a plurality of events or a plurality of games are held in parallel at one venue. A score display system for displaying competition scores,
The plurality of numerical input devices are input with numerical values based on the judgments of a plurality of referees,
The information processing device is
a score calculation unit that calculates a score of the game based on the numerical values transmitted from the plurality of numerical input devices;
a display information generating unit that generates display information in which player identification information for identifying a player who performs the competition is associated with the calculated score of the competition;
By referring to the display information, a plurality of display screens including the corresponding player identification information and the score of the game are generated for each event or game, and the generated display screens are displayed at the venue. A repeat display processing unit that sequentially switches and displays repeatedly at predetermined time intervals on the venue display device installed in the
A score display system comprising: The information processing device is
a referee display device visible to the referee;
a display control unit that displays, on the referee display device, a selection screen that allows selection of the event or the game to be displayed on the venue display device;
The repeated display processing unit includes the player identification information of the player who participated in the competition of the event or the game selected from the selection screen, and the score of the competition of the selected event or game. generating a plurality of display screens, and repeatedly displaying the generated display screens on the venue display device;
2. The score display system according to claim 1, characterized by: The player identification information has a plurality of attribute information,
The selection screen is further capable of selecting the attribute information to be displayed on the venue display device,
The repeated display processing unit generates the plurality of display screens including the attribute information selected from the selection screen, and repeatedly displays the generated plurality of display screens on the venue display device.
3. The score display system according to claim 2, characterized by: A plurality of the venue display devices are installed in the venue,
The selection screen is further capable of selecting the venue display device that displays the plurality of display screens,
The repeated display processing unit repeatedly displays the plurality of generated display screens on the venue display device selected from the selection screen.
4. The score display system according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The competition includes gymnastics and performs performances of the plurality of events,
The plurality of numerical input devices are installed for each referee,
The score calculation unit calculates the score of the competition for each event by processing the numerical values transmitted from the plurality of numerical input devices based on a predetermined scoring rule.
5. The score display system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The score of the competition has a plurality of scoring elements including a score that evaluates the performance, a demerit point, and a total score,
The selection screen is further capable of selecting the scoring element to be displayed on the venue display device,
The repeated display processing unit generates the plurality of display screens including the scoring element selected from the selection screen, and repeatedly displays the generated plurality of display screens on the venue display device.
6. The score display system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The repeated display processing unit, when the next performance is completed and the new display information is generated in any event among the plurality of events, displays the display screen of the event that is being repeatedly displayed. , switching to the display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and repeatedly displaying on the venue display device;
7. The score display system according to claim 6, characterized by: The repeated display processing unit is configured to display the display screen of the event that is being repeatedly displayed in the event in which performances of all the athletes have finished among the plurality of events, and display the player identification information of all the athletes and the information of the game. Switching to a list screen associated with the score and repeatedly displaying it on the venue display device;
8. The score display system according to claim 7, characterized by: The competition includes table tennis and is a competition type game,
The numerical input device is installed at each place where the game is played,
The score calculation unit calculates the score of the competition for each game by adding the numerical values transmitted from the numerical input device based on a predetermined scoring rule.
5. The score display system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The display information generating unit updates the display information with the score of the game calculated during the game,
When the display information is updated in any one of the plurality of games, the repeated display processing unit refers to the updated display information for the display screen of the repeatedly displayed game. Switching to the display screen generated by the above, and repeatedly displaying it on the venue display device,
10. The score display system according to claim 9, characterized by: The repeated display processing unit, when the next game starts and the new display information is generated in any one of the plurality of games, displays the display screen of the game being repeatedly displayed. , switching to the display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and repeatedly displaying on the venue display device;
11. The score display system according to claim 10, characterized by:

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