JP2023111560A - Distribution control system, program, and entertainment live broadcasting method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game live broadcasting system and the like, capable of improving a viewer's satisfaction and immersion at the time of viewing with respect to entertainment live broadcasting of automatically controlled characters.SOLUTION: A game live broadcasting server device 30 is configured to: execute game situation detection processing of detecting a game situation in a live broadcasting at predetermined timing such as timing at which an operation instruction is necessary in a game; execute next action determination processing of determining actions having a given condition determined on a variation state as a next action candidate of a character from respective actions defined in stored reference data, on the basis of a detected progress situation of the game; and execute game live broadcasting character control processing of controlling the next action of a game live broadcasting character on the basis of stored character data and the determined next action candidates.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a delivery control system, a method for live delivery of programs and entertainment, and the like.

In recent years, a play-by-play video created by editing a game play video and adding other sounds (for example, commentary, commentary, and chatting with friends at that time) by the user is distributed using a video distribution site. Users, so-called "YouTubers", have been recognized, and related technologies are also known.

In addition, recently, a form in which a fictitious character called "Vtuber" appears to do a commentary instead of a YouTuber has become known, and such fictitious characters (hereinafter referred to as A variety of techniques for controlling a "play-by-play character" have also appeared (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-162880

However, in the game system described in Patent Literature 1, there are cases where the automatically controlled actions of the characters are not appropriate, which reduces the viewer's satisfaction with the live entertainment distribution in the game. In many cases, it becomes a factor that hinders the viewer's sense of immersion when viewing entertainment.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to improve the viewer's satisfaction and the immersive feeling when viewing live entertainment in automatically controlled characters. To provide a distribution control system or the like capable of

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A distribution control system for distributing to viewers the commentary of entertainment performed based on the actions of characters,
manages character storage means storing character data relating to the character and including each action control data defining a plurality of actions of the character for the entertainment; a management means for managing reference data storage means in which reference data in which each action and a given change state changed by the progress of the entertainment based on each action of the character are stored in advance; ,
detection means for detecting the state of the live entertainment at a given timing;
Based on the detected state of entertainment, an action that satisfies a given condition defined in relation to the change state is selected from among the actions defined in the stored reference data. motion determination means for executing a next motion determination process to be determined as a motion candidate;
action control means for controlling the next action of the character based on the stored action control data and the determined next action candidate;
and has a configuration.

With this configuration, the present invention can convert a character as a virtual object into an artificial intelligence (AI).
Intelligent), etc., and when distributing the live state of entertainment while progressing entertainment content such as games, in the case of insufficient learning in the reference data or unexpected progress and viewing status of the entertainment assumed in advance When the character's action is not properly executed, the action control of the character is stopped at that point, the control based on the action is skipped, and the viewer is asked about the character's action. can be done.

Therefore, in such a case, the present invention can prevent the viewer from viewing the trouble caused by the automatic control by canceling the control that the viewer is not satisfied with, and based on the result of the inquiry to the viewer. Therefore, it is possible to make the character's action that excites the viewer or the character's action that satisfies the viewer.

As a result, the present invention can improve the viewer's satisfaction with live entertainment delivery and the viewer's sense of immersion when viewing the entertainment.

In addition, "entertainment" includes, for example, games that are executed in a virtual space as a game space (including games for spectator purposes such as e-sports), action characters such as performances that are placed in the virtual space ( Specifically, the performance by an idle character object, etc.) or a static object (specifically, a character that emits only sound), and the performance of an actor executed in an imaged real space. It includes performance and the like that can control the progress.

The "entertainment situation" may be, for example, only the situation at the time of detection, or may be, for example, the situation from a predetermined timing such as the start of entertainment to the timing at which detection is performed. , the situation including the environment and settings when performing the entertainment.

In particular, "entertainment situations" include, for example:
(A1) progress-changing elements that change with the progress of entertainment, such as various parameters;
(A2) Entertainment execution environment elements such as setting contents of characters appearing in the entertainment, and
(A3) time elements such as the elapsed time from the entertainment start time;
and so on.

For example, if the entertainment is a game, the progress-changing elements include the performance of the game player and the player character, parameters that change with the progress of the game such as physical strength and ability values, characters including the player character, and the game space. It includes the game space such as the position and characteristics of each object that constitutes it, and elements for constructing a character in the game space.

For example, if the entertainment is a game, the execution environment elements include the type and level of the characters that appear, the level and attributes (gender and age) of the player, the type of terminal device,
The type of country or region, the type of language, and the like are included.

For example, if the entertainment is a game, the time elements include the total time the game has been running since it started, and the elapsed time from a predetermined timing (such as when a predetermined stage started).

In addition, the ``movement of the character'' is a character that performs commentary (hereinafter also referred to as a ``character commentary''), and for example, an action such as an operation instruction for entertainment in progress, or a performance action that moves the character itself. etc.

Furthermore, the "given change state that has changed as the entertainment progresses" is, for example, the state of the entertainment when the entertainment progresses based on the action of the character (hereinafter also referred to as "entertainment progress change state"). , or a state in which the character has changed based on the action of the character.

In particular, the entertainment progress change states include, for example:
(B1) Direct result after each action in entertainment (specifically, when the action indicates the action of a character appearing in entertainment (for example, a player character in a game), the state of the character after the action, etc. ),
(B2) A state indicating the final result of the entertainment (the state of the ending of the entertainment such as the game result when the entertainment is a game), (B3) The entertainment such as the camera angle when viewing the live entertainment is visualized. and
(B4) In the state of (B1)-(B3), a given evaluation at that time (evaluation such as the number of viewers' comments and "likes", or ranking, score, battle record, etc. in the game state when a numerical evaluation of the final result of
and so on.

The state in which the commentary character has changed based on the action of the commentary character includes, in addition to the state indicating the change in the commentary character itself, the state in which the commentary character has changed and a given evaluation ( The state when the number of viewers' comments and evaluations such as the number of "likes") is obtained,
and so on.

In addition to the above, "reference data" may include, for example:
(C1) Even if it is a lookup table (data) that defines the direct result or the final result of the entertainment when each action of the commentary character is executed for each entertainment situation ok,
(C2) It may be a lookup table (data) that defines the changed state of the character when each action of the commentary character is executed for each entertainment situation,
(C3) Machine learning model data and reinforcement learning model data for AI control of commentary characters in which the entertainment situation, each action of the commentary character, the entertainment result state, and the action state of the character at that time are defined as functions model data for
and so on.

Also, the "given timing" includes, for example, the timing at which an instruction to operate a live commentary character is required in entertainment.

And the "given conditions defined for the state of change" are
(D1) When a determined action is performed in the detected entertainment situation, a given progress result of the entertainment (for example, in the case of a game, an attack result (direct result) to the opponent player or a final result) (final result), etc.) and the action that results in a predetermined evaluation state depending on the state of the commentary character,
(D2) Provide numerical conditions such as probabilities (e.g., expected value and reliability) for obtaining a given progress result of entertainment as described above, or for a live commentary character to change state. ,
(D3) a condition on the number of actions with these conditions;
(D4) Differences or differences based on these conditions are within or outside a predetermined range, or
(D5) a combination of two or more of (D1)-(D4);
etc.

(2) In addition, the present invention is
The reference data is model data that defines a given state of change that has changed as the entertainment progresses based on each action of the character in each state of the entertainment, and an evaluation of the state of change. can be,
The action determining means is
A next action determination process for determining the next action candidate is performed by determining whether or not the evaluation regarding the change state in each action satisfies the given condition.

With this configuration, the present invention can stop control of the action of the character at that point and skip the control based on the action, while at the same time the progress result evaluated by the viewer and the progress result satisfied by the viewer can be achieved. can be determined as a next motion candidate.

Note that "model data" is, for example, data as a model for automatic control or AI control of a character, and indicates model data for supervised machine learning or model data for reinforcement learning.

(3) In addition, the present invention is
The action determining means is
If it is determined in the next action determination process that there is no action that satisfies the given condition, a presentation process of presenting one or more predetermined actions as next action candidates to the viewer is executed. , has the configuration

With this configuration, the present invention can inquire of the viewer about the action of the commentary character when the action of the commentary character is not properly executed.

Therefore, in such a case, the present invention can prevent viewing of problems caused by automatic control, and can also proceed with entertainment based on the results of inquiries to the viewer. It is possible to execute a character action that excites the audience or a character action that satisfies the viewer.

It should be noted that when there are a plurality of viewers, the "presentation process" is preferably a process of presenting the next action candidate to all the viewers in principle. However, it may not be presented to users who do not wish to be presented or viewers who do not meet predetermined conditions (for example, viewers who have not paid a predetermined fee) among the plurality of viewers.

(4) In addition, the present invention is
specifying the action determined by the next action determination process, the state of the entertainment that is the target of the next action determination process, the state of change based on the determined action, and an evaluation of the state of change; further comprising learning processing means for learning data with the stored model based on the action performed, the entertainment situation, the state of change, and the evaluation;
The action determining means is
The apparatus is configured to execute the next action determination process and the presentation process using the learned model data.

With this configuration, the present invention can determine an appropriate next motion candidate by repeatedly executing an automatically controlled commentary character. It is possible to execute an action that satisfies the viewer, and as a result, smoothly provide a progress result satisfying the viewer.

In addition, for example, in the "evaluation"
(E1) Evaluation itself such as comments and "likes" from viewers,
(E2) An evaluation indicating that the audience was excited about the entertainment based on the comments and "Likes" and that the result was satisfactory (that is, a comprehensive evaluation), and
(E3) Evaluation indicating smooth progress in entertainment,
is included.

(5) In addition, the present invention is
further comprising receiving means for executing a receiving process for receiving, as selected action information, the action selected by the viewer based on the action presented by the presentation process;
The action determining means is
determining a next motion candidate of the character based on the received selected motion information when it is determined in the presentation processing that there is no motion satisfying the given condition; there is

With this configuration, the present invention allows the viewer to select an action, so that the next action of the character can be executed with a feeling of convincing to the viewer, and as a result, the viewer can be satisfied. It is possible to provide progress results and character change states.

Note that the “acceptance process” indicates, for example, a process of accepting a selection motion of each viewer to whom the next motion candidates are presented. However, for example, the period for accepting the selection action is determined, and the selection action is accepted within that period, or the number that can be accepted is decided, and if the number exceeds the number that can be accepted, the next action is not accepted. It is not necessary to accept selection actions from all viewers to whom candidates are presented.

Further, ``determining the character's next motion candidate based on the received selected motion information'' means that when a plurality of next motion candidates are presented and there are a plurality of viewers, the maximum Determining an action with the number of votes as the next action, and deciding the action selected by a viewer with a high viewing time or rank as a viewer, or a viewer who first executed the reception process as the next action, etc. including.

(6) In addition, the present invention is
The action determining means is
Viewer-related information about a viewer who has input the selected action information when it is determined in the presentation process that the action satisfying the given condition does not exist and a plurality of pieces of the selected action information are accepted. , the candidate for the next motion of the character is determined from among the plurality of pieces of selected motion information.

With this configuration, the present invention, for example, when using selection motion information of a plurality of viewers, determines the maximum number of motions as the next motion based on the received selection motion information, or allows each viewer to When levels and ranks (charging amount, etc.) are set, the action of the selected action information selected by the viewer with the highest rank can be determined as the next action.

Therefore, the present invention can improve motivation for watching live entertainment, and can build a revenue structure for providing entertainment by prompting viewers to pay.

In addition, each viewer may have the same number of selections as the number of selectable actions in the "selected action information". A different number of selections may be set according to points or the like.

In addition, in the "viewer-related information", for example,
(F1) Attributes such as gender, age, or residential area of each viewer,
(F2) Viewing time of each viewer, viewing history including attributes/dates such as types of entertainment, and information on each viewer's history such as billing information (hereinafter referred to as "viewer history information");
(F3) Viewing history information, such as the type of action determined during the same entertainment situation, the number of viewers, and other actions presented or selected by the viewer but not determined (hereinafter , referred to as “viewing history information”),
is included.

(7) In addition, the present invention is
Each viewer or viewer-related information about the viewer is stored in a viewer-related information storage means, and the next motion candidate motion is defined for each viewer-related information,
The action determining means is
As the one or more predetermined motions in the presentation process, motions determined based on the stored viewer-related information are presented as candidates for the next motion of the character.

With this configuration, the present invention presents candidates for the next action based on information related to viewers, such as the amount of money charged for each viewer and the viewing time of entertainment, for example, so that the entertainment can be performed according to the viewer's situation. You can change progress results and character actions.

For example, the present invention allows viewing of rare progressions of entertainment when a qualifying viewer or multiple viewers are viewing.

Therefore, the present invention can improve the motivation for monitoring and viewing of live entertainment, and build a revenue structure for providing entertainment.

(8) In addition, the present invention is
further comprising character situation detection means for detecting the situation of the character at a given timing;
Information specifying the next motion candidate motion is stored for each situation of the character,
The action determining means is
As the one or more predetermined motions in the presentation process, a motion determined based on the detected situation of the character is presented as a next motion candidate of the character.

With this configuration, the present invention can change the progress of the entertainment and the action of the character by presenting candidates for the next action according to the state of the character. can improve attachment.

Note that the "given timing" includes, for example, the timing at which the next action determination process is executed, the timing at which the action before the action in the next action decision process is determined, or the timing based on the previous action. Predetermined timing such as the timing when a given change state is reached is included.

In addition, the "character state" includes, for example, appearance such as character modeling and costumes, movement (motion), attributes such as type and level, personality (for example, bullish or bearish character, tsundere character, etc.) in the game specific intentions), and states (for example, emotional states such as an excited state or a dull state, or behavioral states such as a dozing state).

(9) In addition, the present invention is
further comprising character status detection means for detecting the delivery status at a given timing;
information defining the motion of the next motion candidate is stored for each predetermined distribution situation,
The action determining means is
As the one or more predetermined motions in the presentation process, motions determined based on the detected distribution status are presented as candidates for the next motion of the character.

With this configuration, the present invention can change the entertainment progress result and the action of the commentary character by presenting the next action candidate according to the distribution situation such as the number of viewers. It is possible to improve motivation for realistic viewing.

As described above, the “given timing” may include, for example, the timing at which the next action determination process is performed, the timing at which the action before the next action determination process is determined, or the timing at which the previous action is determined. It includes a predetermined timing such as the timing when a given change state occurs based on the operation of .

In addition, "distribution status" includes, for example, the time elapsed from the start of distribution of the live entertainment being distributed, the current number of viewers, the cumulative total number of viewers, the number of subscribers to the channel where the comment is being performed, and , the number of comments and the number of evaluations such as “Like” for all or at a predetermined timing.

(10) In addition, the present invention is
information defining an action of the next action candidate is stored for each entertainment situation;
The action determining means is
As the one or more predetermined motions in the presentation process, a motion determined based on the detected entertainment situation is presented as a next motion candidate of the character.

With this configuration, the present invention can change the progress of the entertainment and the action of the character by presenting candidates for the next action according to the progress of the game. can improve motivation for

In particular, the present invention can use the entertainment situation used in the next action determination process as the entertainment situation used in the presentation process, but the entertainment situation is different from the entertainment situation (for example, only the situation itself can be used). ) and presenting candidates for the next motion, various measures can be taken to motivate active viewing.

(11) In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A distribution control program for distributing to viewers the commentary of entertainment executed based on the actions of characters,
manages character storage means storing character data relating to the character and including each action control data defining a plurality of actions of the character for the entertainment; Management means for managing reference data storage means for storing reference data in which each action and a given change state that has changed as the entertainment progresses based on each action of the character are stored in advance;
detection means for detecting the state of the live entertainment at a given timing;
Based on the detected state of entertainment, an action that satisfies a given condition defined in relation to the change state is selected from among the actions defined in the stored reference data. a motion determination means for executing a next motion determination process to be determined as a motion candidate; and
action control means for controlling the next action of the character based on the stored action control data and the determined next action candidate;
It has a configuration that makes the computer function as

With this configuration, the present invention automatically controls a character as a virtual object, progresses entertainment content such as a game, and distributes the actual state of the entertainment. If the progress of the entertainment or the viewing situation is unexpected and the character's actions are not properly executed, it is possible to inquire of the viewer about the character's actions.

Therefore, in such a case, if the entertainment proceeds based on the result of the inquiry to the viewer, the present invention executes the action of the character that excites the viewer or the action of the character that satisfies the viewer. Therefore, it is possible to improve the viewer's satisfaction with the live distribution of the entertainment and the viewer's sense of immersion when viewing the entertainment.

(12) In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
An entertainment distribution method for distributing the commentary of entertainment performed based on the action of a character from a server device controlling a given game to a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a viewer. and
The server device
manages character storage means storing character data relating to the character and including each action control data defining a plurality of actions of the character for the entertainment; a management means for managing reference data storage means in which reference data in which each action and a given change state changed by the progress of the entertainment based on each action of the character are stored in advance; ,
detection means for detecting the state of the live entertainment at a given timing;
Based on the detected state of entertainment, an action that satisfies a given condition defined in relation to the change state is selected from among the actions defined in the stored reference data. motion determination means for executing a next motion determination process to be determined as a motion candidate;
action control means for controlling the next action of the character based on the stored action control data and the determined next action candidate;
with
transmitting information about the viewer's operation received by the terminal device to the server device;
It has a configuration for receiving information for distributing live entertainment from the server device.

With this configuration, the present invention automatically controls a character as a virtual object, progresses entertainment content such as a game, and distributes the actual state of the entertainment. If the progress of the entertainment or the viewing situation is unexpected and the character's actions are not properly executed, it is possible to inquire of the viewer about the character's actions.

Therefore, in such a case, if the entertainment proceeds based on the result of the inquiry to the viewer, the present invention executes the action of the character that excites the viewer or the action of the character that satisfies the viewer. Therefore, it is possible to improve the viewer's satisfaction with the live distribution of the entertainment and the viewer's sense of immersion when viewing the entertainment.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration|structure which shows the structure of the game commentary delivery system of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the game server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the game commentary distribution server apparatus of one Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an overview of distribution control based on game commentary play according to one embodiment and game commentary distribution control management for managing the control; It is an example of the character data memorize|stored in the character data storage part of one Embodiment. It is an example of the reference data memorize|stored in the control data storage part of one Embodiment. It is an example of the viewer related information memorize|stored in the viewer related information storage part of one Embodiment. It is a figure in which an example of the game commentary distribution screen in one Embodiment is shown. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining next action determination processing when a next action determination condition is satisfied according to one embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining next action determination processing when the next action determination condition is not met according to one embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a list of next action candidates presented to a viewer in one embodiment; 10 is a flow chart showing operations of a next action determination process and a game commentary character control process including presentation processing executed in the game commentary distribution server device of one embodiment.

The present embodiment will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention.

[1] Game Commentary Distribution System First, an overview and schematic configuration of a game commentary distribution system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration showing the configuration of the live game distribution system 1 of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the live game distribution system 1 of the present embodiment includes a game server device 10 that provides game services, terminal devices 20 (for example, terminal devices 20A, 20B, and 20C), and automatically controlled virtual machines. A game comment distribution server device 30 for distributing the execution status of a game executed by a character as a body (that is, the content of the game commentary play) to viewers is configured to be connectable to the Internet (an example of a network). .

A character that performs game execution commentary (hereinafter also referred to as a "game commentary character") is a three-dimensional graphic model character that automatically operates and commentates the game using artificial intelligence (i.e., AI). It is a character to do.

The game commentary distribution system 1 of the present embodiment is a system for allowing viewers to view a game distributed commentary by such a game commentary character.

The game server device 10 is an information processing device capable of executing a game in accordance with the operation of a game commentary character in conjunction with the game commentary distribution server device 30 .

Also, the game server device 10 may be composed of one (device, processor), or may be composed of a plurality of (devices, processors).

The terminal device 20 is an information processing device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a computer, a game device, a portable game machine, or an image generation device. It is a device that can be connected to

The communication line between the terminal device 20 and the live game distribution server device 30 may be wired or wireless.

In addition, the terminal device 20 includes a web browser capable of browsing web pages (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 has a communication control function for communicating with the live game distribution server device 30, and data received from the live game distribution server device 30 (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). is used to control the display.

The terminal device 20 has a web browser function or the like for transmitting user operation data to the live game distribution server device 30, and executes various processes for providing the user with a screen relating to the distributed game play. It is designed to let you watch the play.

Specifically, when the terminal device 20 requests the live game distribution server device 30 to view the live game play of a specific game by a specific player, the terminal device 20 sends the live game distribution server device 30 for viewing. It is connected to a website (hereinafter also referred to as “viewing site”).

Then, when the viewing of the live game play is started, the terminal device 20 performs various processes for receiving an instruction for allowing the user, who is a viewer, to view the live game play or various operation instructions during viewing. Execute.

The game commentary distribution server device 30 controls the game commentary character via the terminal device 20 connected for communication via the Internet, and allows the viewer to view the execution status of the game executed by the game commentary character. is an information processing device that executes various distribution control processes (hereinafter referred to as "distribution control processes").

In particular, the game commentary distribution server device 30 acquires various game play information during execution from the game server device 10 while providing operation instructions for game commentary characters.

In addition, the game comment distribution server device 30, while accepting the operation instructions of the viewer, distributes the character's image, voice, or both information (hereinafter referred to as "commentary content information") when the game commentary character performs the game commentary play. ).

Then, the live game distribution server device 30 generates game viewing information for viewing the game play information and the live content information according to the program for distribution, and distributes the generated game viewing information to the corresponding terminal device 20. It has a function for delivering to

Note that the live game distribution server device 30 may be composed of one (device, processor), or may be composed of a plurality of (devices, processors).

In addition, the game viewing information stored in the storage area (storage unit 340 described later) of the live game distribution server device 30 is stored in a database (storage device or memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). Alternatively, information such as distribution programs stored in the storage area may be stored in a database (storage device or memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). can be

[2] Game Server Device Next, the game server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the game server device 10 of this embodiment. Also, the game server device 10 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

The game server device 10 communicates with an input unit 120 for use by an administrator or other input, a display unit 130 for performing predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 storing predetermined information, a terminal device 20, and others. It includes a communication unit 196, a processing unit 100 that mainly executes processing related to the game to be provided, and a storage unit 140 that stores various data mainly used for the game.

The input unit 120 is used by a system administrator or the like to input game-related settings and other necessary settings and data. For example, the input unit 120 of this embodiment is configured by a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.

The display unit 130 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 130 of this embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a terminal, another server, or another network system). It consists of software, programs, etc.

The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed by a database.

In addition to the main storage unit 142, the storage unit 140 of this embodiment includes a game data storage unit 144 that stores game information indicating information about the game, and a player information storage unit that stores information about players including player characters. 146.

The game data storage unit 144 stores information on the game field where the game is played, condition information used for various determinations, information on each object on the game field, information for changing each object, and various table information. , information on the player character of each player, information on each item used in the game, and the like are stored.

The player information storage unit 146 stores information about player characters and NPCs to be operated by the game commentary character.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 180 . That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing the computer to function as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire game server device 10 based on a program stored in an information storage medium, and performs various processes such as control of data transfer between units. . Further, processing for providing various services according to requests from the terminal device 20 is performed.

As for a specific AP, the processing unit 100 of this embodiment has at least a communication control unit 101 , a game management unit 103 , a timer management unit 109 and an information providing unit 110 .

The communication control unit 101 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the live game distribution server device 30 via the network. That is, the game server device 10 performs various processes based on information received from the live game distribution server device 30 or the like by the communication control unit 101 .

In particular, the communication control unit 101 of the present embodiment performs processing for transmitting a game screen to the game comment distribution server device 30 based on a request from the game comment distribution server device 30 .

The game management unit 103 constructs a game space as a virtual space, and based on the operation of the game commentary character via the game commentary distribution server device 30, table games such as mahjong games and card games, and a plurality of characters play against each other. Then, various game processes relating to various competitive games including battle games, action games, RPGs, sound games, and sports games are executed.

In addition, the game management unit 103 executes various game processes based on the operation instructions of the game commentary characters transmitted from the game commentary distribution server device 30 .

In particular, the game management unit 103 controls the movement of the player character in the game space and each action in the game according to the operation instruction of the game commentary character, while controlling the actions of other related characters and objects and various game processes. to run.

Note that the game management unit 103 may execute various game processes for a single player character, or execute various game processes for a plurality of player characters, based on instructions from the game commentary character. may

The player management unit 104 registers and manages the item set for the player character in the player information storage unit 146 as player character related information, and stores the player character set by the player during the game or the deck on which it is set. management.

The information providing unit 110 provides the live game distribution server device 30 with various game control information generated for processing the game.

Further, when the live game play is distributed, the information providing unit 110 sends information generated based on the game control information to the live game distribution server device 30, or generates the game control information. The game play information generated or used in the process of playing the game is provided to the live game distribution server device 30 .

In addition, the game play information,
(A1) Information on parameters such as level and experience value that fluctuate as the game progresses for the individual player or player character (hereinafter referred to as "game fluctuation parameters");
(A2) Cleared stage/task level, stage/task level being executed, attributes of player character, number and type of possessed items, number of members belonging to the same group, number of players in question Presence or absence of game-related indicators and states (hereinafter referred to as "game elements") of the player character at a predetermined timing, such as role (status), and information on the type of game elements;
(A3) Actions of the player regarding the game, such as the presence or absence of reward acquisition options such as billing and battle passes, the presence or absence of the execution of a lottery event and the results of the lottery, or the presence or absence of the execution of mini-games and the results thereof (hereinafter referred to as "game behavior") ) (hereinafter also referred to as "game behavior information"),
and so on.

[3] Game Commentary Delivery Server Apparatus Next, the game commentary delivery server apparatus 30 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the live game distribution server device 30 of this embodiment. Also, the game commentary distribution server device 30 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG. 3 are omitted.

The game commentary distribution server device 30 includes an input unit 320 for use by the administrator and other inputs, a display unit 330 for performing predetermined displays, an information storage medium 380 storing predetermined information, and the game commentary distribution server device 30. A communication unit 396 that performs communication, a distribution control unit 310 that controls distribution of live game play, and a processing unit 300 that mainly executes processing related to distribution of live game play.
, and a storage unit 340 that stores various data used mainly for distributing game commentary play and for controlling game commentary characters.

The input unit 320 is used by a system administrator or the like to input settings related to live game play and other necessary settings and data. For example, the input unit 320 of this embodiment is configured by a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.

The display unit 330 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 330 of this embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

The information storage medium 380 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The communication unit 396 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, terminals, other servers, and other network systems), and its function is implemented by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. It consists of software, programs, etc.

The storage unit 340 serves as a work area for the processing unit 300, the communication unit 396, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Information stored in the storage unit 340 may be managed by a database.

In addition to the main storage unit 342, the storage unit 340 of the present embodiment has
(A1) A game viewing information storage unit 344 that stores game viewing information to be distributed to the viewer's terminal device (hereinafter referred to as "viewer terminal device") 20 when each game is distributed;
(A2) Operation control information used when a game commentary character executes a game operation instruction (hereinafter referred to as "commentary character operation control information") and various information related to the game commentary character (hereinafter referred to as "commentary character related a character data storage unit 345 in which information is stored;
(A3) a control data storage unit 346 that stores reference data for automatic control of game commentary characters, reference data for detecting game situations, and the like;
(A4) a viewer-related information storage unit 348 in which information about viewers who watch live game play is stored;
and configures various storage means of the present invention.

Note that the game viewing information is stored in association with the game commentary ID assigned to each game commentary play. Each game view information includes game play information (original information not processed for commentary) for executing the game used when generating the game view information, and game commentary information used for the game commentary play by the game commentary character. It may be stored in association with live content information such as audio and images.

The processing unit 300 performs various processes using the main storage unit 342 in the storage unit 340 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 300 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 300 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 380 . That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing the computer to function as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

For example, the processing unit 300 (processor) controls the entire game comment distribution server device 30 based on a program stored in an information storage medium, and performs various processes such as control of data transfer between units. I do. Furthermore, processing for providing a distribution service for various live game play in response to a request from the terminal device 20 is performed.

Specifically, the processing unit 300 of the present embodiment includes at least a communication control unit 301, a web processing unit 302, a viewer management unit 304, a live character control unit 305, a timer management unit 309, and a distribution control unit 310. have.

Note that, for example, the commentary character control unit 305 of this embodiment constitutes the management means, detection means, action determination means, action control means, learning processing means, and acceptance means of the present invention.

The communication control unit 301 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the game server device 10 and the terminal device 20 via the network. That is, the live game distribution server device 30 performs various processes based on information received from the terminal device 20 or the like by the communication control section 301 .

In particular, the communication control unit 301 of the present embodiment performs processing for transmitting a game commentary screen to the terminal device 20 of the player based on a request from the terminal device 20 of the player.

In addition, the communication control unit 301 executes various processes for accepting player's instructions input to the terminal device 20 .

The communication control unit 301 transmits and receives various game play information used for live game play with the game server device 10 .

The web processing unit 302 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 302 performs processing for transmitting data in response to a request from a web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and processing for transmitting data to the web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20. 211 performs processing for receiving data transmitted by H.211.

The viewer management unit 304 manages viewers who view each game play for each distributed game play.

The commentary character control unit 305 controls a game commentary character that performs game commentary play including operation instructions for the game. In particular, the commentary character control unit 305 includes a data management unit 351, a situation detection unit 352 that detects the game situation, an action determination unit 353 that determines the action of the game commentary character, and an action control unit that controls the action of the game commentary character. It has a portion 354 .

A timer management unit 309 has a timer function and is used to manage the status of distribution of live game play. In particular, the timer management unit 109 works in conjunction with the game management unit 103 and outputs the current time and the preset time to each unit. Also, the timer management unit 109 is used for synchronizing with each terminal device 20 .

The distribution control unit 310 executes game commentary distribution control for providing game viewing information for allowing viewers to view the corresponding game commentary.

In particular, the distribution control unit 310 works in conjunction with the game server device 10 and the terminal device 20, and manages distribution of live game play of the game provided by the game server device 10 for each player who desires distribution.

[4] Method of this embodiment [4.1] Overview
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, an overview of the distribution control based on the game commentary play of the present embodiment and the game commentary distribution control management for managing the control will be described.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an overview of distribution control based on game commentary play and game commentary distribution control management for performing the management thereof according to the present embodiment.

The game commentary distribution server device 30 of the present embodiment works in conjunction with the game server device 10 and the terminal device 20 of the viewer to play the game and control the actions of the game commentary characters who commentate the game. It is also a server device for executing game commentary play distribution management for distributing game commentary play of the game provided by the game server device 10 .

That is, the game commentary distribution server device 30 of the present embodiment executes character automatic control processing for automatically controlling the game commentary character so that the viewer can view the game executed by the game commentary character. Game commentary distribution control management for distributing the game execution status of the commentary character is executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the live game distribution server device 30
(A1) Character data including action data defining a plurality of actions of the game commentary character for the game, and a given change that has changed as the game progresses based on each action of the game commentary character for each game situation manages state-defined reference data (hereinafter simply referred to as "reference data");
(A2) Execute a game situation detection process for detecting the situation of the game being played at a given timing such as the timing at which an operation instruction is required in the game,
(A3) Based on the detected progress of the game, the next action of the character is selected from among the actions defined in the stored reference data, and the action that satisfies the given condition regarding the change state is selected. Execute the next action determination process to be determined as a candidate,
(A4) executing a game commentary character control process for controlling the next action of the game commentary character based on the stored character data and the determined next action candidate;
have a configuration.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the live game distribution server device 30 determines in the next action determination process that there is no action that satisfies a given condition (hereinafter referred to as "next action decision condition"). has a configuration for executing a presentation process of presenting one or more predetermined motions to the viewer as candidates for the next motion.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the game commentary distribution server device 30 presents the next motion candidate to the viewer, and when the viewer selects the next motion candidate from the presented next motion candidate, the game commentary distribution server device 30 Based on the selected action information, the next action of the game commentary character is determined, and an operation instruction for the next action is transmitted to the game server device 10 .

In addition, in FIG.
(B1) that a game situation detection process has been executed based on the game play information transmitted from the game server device 10;
(B2) Determining the next motion candidate (next motion) based on the game progress detected by the game state detection process, the reference data stored in the storage unit 140, and the next motion determination condition;
(B3) When the next action candidate is determined in (B2), executing the game execution character control by the next action, and transmitting an operation instruction by the next action to the game server device 10;
(B4) If the next action candidate is not determined in (B2), the presentation process of presenting a given action is executed, and the next action determination process is executed based on the selected action, in the same manner as in (B3). , executing game execution character control by the next action, and transmitting an operation instruction by the next action to the game server device 10;
An example is shown.

With such a configuration, the game commentary distribution server device 30 and the game commentary distribution system 1 including the server device 30 according to the present embodiment automatically control the game commentary character by AI or the like to provide commentary of the game and distribute it. Even so, if the game play-by-play character's actions are not properly executed due to insufficient learning in the reference data or unexpected advances in the game progress or viewing situation, an inquiry is made to the viewer about the character's actions. It is possible to do so.

In such a case, the live game distribution server device 30 and the live game distribution system 1 including the server device 30 of the present embodiment allow the viewer to proceed with the game based on the result of inquiry to the viewer. Since it is possible to execute the action of the live commentary character of the game or the action of the commentary character of the game with a sense of convincing to the viewer, the viewer's satisfaction with the live commentary delivery of the game and the viewer's sense of immersion when viewing the game. can be improved.

[4.2] Various Data and Information [4.2.1] Character Data Including Action Control Data Next, character data including action control data in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 5 shows an example of character data stored in the character data storage unit 345 of this embodiment.

The character data is data relating to a game commentary character, has action control data that defines a plurality of actions of the game commentary character in the game, and is stored in the character data storage unit 345 .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the character data includes, for each character,
(A1) a character ID;
(A2) action control data defining a plurality of actions of the game commentary character for the game;
(A3) Appearance data that constitutes the basic appearance of the game commentary character;
(A4) attribute data defining attributes such as the type and personality of the game commentary character;
consists of

In particular, the action of the game commentary character is, for example, an action such as an operation instruction for a game in progress, or a performance action to move the character itself, and the action control data defines all the actions of the game commentary character. It is

Each motion control data is data in which an motion control pattern for each motion type for defining these motions is defined in advance.

Specifically, for each motion control data, as shown in FIG. 5, for each type of motion,
(B1) an operation type ID;
(B2) motion data for realizing motion;
(B3) Effect data for realizing an effect display that is executed along with an action;
(B4) Appearance modification data for implementing appearance modification applied with the action;
is included.

[4.2.2] Reference Data Next, reference data of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 6 is an example of reference data stored in the control data storage unit 346 of the present embodiment.

The reference data is data in which a given state of change that has changed as the game progresses is defined as progress result information based on each action of the game commentary character for each progress of the game. 346.

In addition, the given change state that has changed as the game progresses means the state of the game when the game progresses based on the action of the game commentary character (hereinafter also referred to as "game progress change state"), and a state in which the game commentary character has changed based on the action of the game commentary character (hereinafter referred to as "character change state").

That is, each reference data is data in which the state of change of each action of the game commentary character for each progress of the game is defined as progress result information.

Then, each reference data is a change state (game progress change state or character change state) for each action of the game commentary character for one or more action types such as the action type ID, based on the progress of the game. It is data for outputting the indicated results (progress result information), and is a data model (learning model) that defines an action control pattern for AI (Artificial Intelligent) control of the game commentary character.

In particular, each reference data is a data model formed from three elements: game progress (status), game commentary character actions (behavior), and game progress results (reward). The state of the game commentary character is a learning model that undergoes reinforcement learning in which actions are defined so that the game commentary character receives the most advantageous effects.

Also, in the game progress change state,
(A1) A state showing the direct result after each action,
(A2) State indicating the final result of the game;
(A3) The state at the time of imaging such as the camera angle when viewing the live game, and
(A4) In the state of (A1)-(A3), a given evaluation at that time (evaluation such as the number of viewers' comments and "likes", or ranking, score, battle record, etc. in the game state when a numerical evaluation of the final result of
is included.

In addition to the state indicating the change of the game commentary character itself, the character change state includes the state in which the game commentary character has changed, and the given evaluation (such as the number of viewers' comments and "likes") at that time. ” evaluation) is included.

Each reference data may be a model that performs machine learning such as deep learning using AI. In this case, there is teacher data generated based on the reference operation and progress result, or It may be model data for machine learning without teacher data.

In addition, each reference data is composed of one or more lookup data composed of game progress result information including information indicating the degree of advantageous effect on the action of the game execution character and the game commentary character for each progress of the game. may have been

For example, in this case each reference data is
(B1) A lookup table (data) that defines, for each entertainment situation, a state indicating a direct result or a final result of the entertainment when each action of the character is executed. good and
(B2) a lookup table (data) that defines the changed state of the character when each action of the character is executed for each entertainment situation;
may be

[4.2.3] Viewer-Related Information Next, viewer-related information according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 7 is an example of viewer-related information stored in the viewer-related information storage unit 348 of the present embodiment.

The viewer-related information includes information on each viewer who watches the game play that is distributed (hereinafter referred to as "viewer information") and information on viewers for each distribution of the game play (hereinafter referred to as "game play ) and stored in the viewer-related information storage unit 348 .

In particular, as shown in FIG. 7A, the viewer information includes, for each viewer, associated with each viewer's ID,
(A1) Information on attributes such as gender, age, or residential area of each viewer (hereinafter referred to as "viewer attribute information"), and
(A2) Attributes such as viewing time of each viewer, type of live game play (sports game, competitive game, table game, etc.), viewing history including date and time, and history information of each viewer such as billing information (hereinafter referred to as (referred to as “viewer history information”).
is included.

Note that the viewer history information may include information (hereinafter referred to as "access history information") regarding the history of login (access) to a network service that provides live game play distribution.

As shown in FIG. 7B, the game commentary distribution information is associated with each game commentary ID for each game commentary play.
(B1) Types of actions determined during execution of live game play, and action history (B2) Game execution history (executed stages, changes in parameters, etc.) in the target game for live game play,
(B3) number of viewers (total number of viewers or number of viewers for each viewing time zone), and
(B4) information about the viewing history of other motions presented or selected by the viewer but not determined (hereinafter referred to as "viewing history information such as motions");
is included.

[4.3] Game Situation Detection Processing Next, the game situation detection processing of this embodiment will be described.

The situation detection unit 352 that detects the game situation receives game play information transmitted from the game server device 10 at a given timing via the communication control unit 301, and performs a game based on the received game play information. The play status during play is recognized, and the recognized play status is detected as the progress status of the game.

In particular, the situation detection unit 352, as the progress of the game,
(A1) progress-changing elements that change as the game progresses, such as various parameters;
(A2) Game execution environment elements such as setting details of characters appearing in the game, and (A3) Time elements such as elapsed time from the game start time,
and so on.

Then, the situation detection unit 352 detects the state of the game at a given timing based on the game play information, the commentary of the game commentary character, or a combination of these, according to the type of game, the progress of the game, and the scene of the game. Detect progress.

That is, the situation detection unit 352 recognizes the dominant player or the inferior player, ranks including the battle situation, comparison with the enemy player, parameter values such as physical strength, experience, and points at the time of detection of each player or player character. , the items and abilities possessed by each player or player character, the status of each object in the game space, and the like.

For example, the situation detection unit 352 includes, as progress-changing elements, performance of the game player and player characters, parameters that change with the progress of the game such as physical strength and ability values, characters including the player character, and game space. A game space, such as the position and characteristics of each object, and elements for constructing a character in the game space are detected.

In addition, for example, the situation detection unit 352 includes, as execution environment elements, the type and level of characters that appear, the level and attributes (gender and age) of players, the type of terminal device, the type of country and region, and the language. type, etc.

Furthermore, for example, the situation detection unit 352 detects, as time elements, the total time the game has been running since the start of the game, and the elapsed time from a predetermined timing (the timing at which a predetermined stage is started, etc.).

As for the given timing, the situation detection unit 352 may detect the progress of the game every time a certain period of time elapses, or may detect the progress of the game such as a mahjong game in which the order of play is determined, or when a deck is assembled. In the case of a match game or a game in which offense and defense alternate, such as a fighting game, the progress of the game is detected for each turn.

For example, when recognizing the progress of a game based on gameplay information such as a mahjong game or a card game, the situation detection unit 352 detects the progress of the game at a given timing based on the received gameplay information. .

Further, for example, when the situation detection unit 352 detects the progress of the game including progress-changing elements such as the physical strength value of the fighting game, the received game play information may be used to determine the types, techniques, and techniques of the player character and the enemy character. Then, while recognizing the operation history up to the timing, the progress at the time of detection is recognized.

When the situation detection unit 352 detects the progress of the game by comparing the value of the progress change element at a given timing with a pre-stored reference value, the player's acquired points and physical strength When a recognition criterion indicating that a progress-changing element such as a value has reached a predetermined inferiority reference value or superiority reference value, the play situation of "predominance of the game commentary player" is recognized, and the detection result is Add.

In addition, when a rare item is acquired, or when a special event such as a lottery is executed, the situation detection unit 352 determines the execution time of the event as a given timing, and detects the result. Detect as game progress.

Further, the situation detection section 352 may detect the progress of the game based on the speeches (including speech and text speeches) of the game commentary character.

Specifically, the situation detection unit 352 compares the content of the statement made by the game-executing character with the statement dictionary related to the statement dictionary data of the reference data, and gives the progress state pre-associated with the matching statement dictionary data. identify progress in timing.

For example, when keywords such as "bad", "bad", and "failed" are recognized, the situation detection unit 352 detects "the operation of the game commentary character made a mistake" associated with them. It recognizes a play situation such as "Is the game commentary character in a pinch!?"

Furthermore, the situation detection unit 352 may detect the progress of the game by performing image analysis on the game image at a predetermined timing instead of the game play information or together with the game play information.

[4.4] Next operation determination process [4.4.1] Next operation determination process 1 (when the next operation determination condition is satisfied)
Next, the next action determination processing when the next action determination condition of this embodiment is satisfied will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a live game distribution screen according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 9 is for explaining the next action determination processing when the next action determination conditions of the present embodiment are satisfied. is a diagram.

(Basic principle)
Based on the progress of the game detected by the game detection process, the action determination unit 353 searches for reference data stored in advance, and selects the detected progress of the game from the reference data. While specifying the matching reference data (action control pattern), the action for which the change state (that is, progress result) of the game commentary character satisfies the next action determination condition is specified.

In particular, the action determination unit 353 determines, as a next action candidate for the game commentary character, a next action determination process, in which the action that has the next action decision condition in the detected reference data and is specified for obtaining the progress result is determined. to run.

That is, the action determination unit 353 identifies the reference data stored in the control data storage unit 346 based on the detected state of progress of the game, and selects each possible action for the identified reference data. , an action having a given condition (i.e., action determination condition) defined with respect to the change state (i.e., game progress result) defined in the reference data in the detected progress of the game. A next action determination process is executed to determine a candidate for the next action of the commentary character.

Then, the action determination unit 353 determines that, in each reference data, when the evaluation of the game progress result specified in association with the game progress result satisfies the action determination condition, the game progress result is Actions of the defined reference data are determined as next action candidates.

For example, the action determination unit 353 may determine, as the next action, the action that has the most advantageous effect for the game-executing character (that is, for the player character operated by the game-executing character) in the detected game progress information. has a configuration that allows

Further, for example, based on the detected progress of the game, the action determination unit 353 evaluates the progress of the game in each reference data as follows:
(A1) Evaluation itself such as comments and "likes" from viewers,
(A2) An evaluation indicating that the viewers were excited about the game based on the comments, "Likes", etc., or that the result was satisfactory (that is, a comprehensive evaluation), or
(A3) an evaluation indicating that the game progressed smoothly;
Use

Then, the action determining unit 353 identifies a action for which the identified evaluation satisfies the next action determination condition in the identified reference data, and determines the identified action as a next action candidate.

On the other hand, the conditions for determining the next operation in this embodiment include:
(B1) When the determined action is executed in the detected progress of the game, (a) a given progress result of the game (for example, in the case of a game, the result of attacking the opponent player (direct result ) or finally defeating the opponent player (final result)), or (b) the action is a predetermined evaluation depending on the state of the game commentary character,
(B2) In games such as (B1), (a) the probability (e.g., expected value or reliability) for obtaining a given progress result, or (b) the probability for the game commentary character to change state. Equipped with numerical conditions such as probability (same as above),
(B3) a condition for the number of actions, such as the number of actions satisfying the conditions of (B1) or (B2) being equal to or less than a predetermined number, or equal to or greater than a predetermined number, or
(B4) that the difference or difference based on the conditions of (B1) or (B2) is within or outside the predetermined range;
Each condition such as is included.

Specifically, in the case of (B1), the action determination unit 353 selects the reference data corresponding to the detected progress of the game with the shortest procedure (that is, the fewest action procedures), Game commentary characters such as efficient procedures (i.e. less energy consumption and physical strength consumption) or procedures that can secure the maximum profit (i.e. maximum points and rewards obtained as a result of game progress) A motion that provides the most advantageous game progress result is determined as a candidate for the next motion.

For example, in the case of a mahjong game, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the given timing for detecting the progress of the game is assumed to be the timing at which the tiles are dealt and the timing at which one tile is discarded. do.

Also, for example, as the detected game progress,
(C1) the type and number of all tiles in hand, including the tiles picked up by the game commentary character;
(C2) The type and order of discarded tiles that you have discarded up to the last time,
(C3) the type and order of discarded tiles of the opponent player;
(C4) the number of remaining Tsumo tiles,
(C5) 5th parent in the east field, and,
(C6) Possession: 25000 points,
is detected as the progress of the game.

In this case, the action determination unit 353 identifies that the progress of the game is a situation in which an action of cutting tiles in front of the player is requested, and the reference data A suitable for the action.

Then, the action determination unit 353 assumes that the game commentary character discards the current hand of tiles as a possible action, and discards all the detected hand of tiles. , the shortest number of moves and the highest winning combination for the game commentary character to win (Lon) are detected.

Then, the rank (score) of the winning hand and the probability of winning the highest winning hand are specified as evaluations.

At this time, the action determining unit 353 specifies the evaluation of the number of moves (for example, within 10 moves) that satisfies the conditions for determining the next action (for example, within 10 moves), the winning hand (more than full), and the possibility of winning (80% or more). The hand of tiles (that is, the action of discarding the tiles in hand) at the time of the action is determined as the next action candidate.

In the case of FIG. 9, it is a diagram showing that there is an 80% probability that the 9 moves will result in a full score when either the discarded tile A or the discarded tile B is discarded. The determination unit 353 determines the action of discarding the discarded tile A as the next action candidate.

In addition, FIG. 8 shows the progress of the game in which the tiles in hand and discarded tiles are detected as described above. An example of a live game distribution screen is shown in which a viewer comment display area where viewer comments are displayed and an effect image display area where effect images are displayed are formed.

On the other hand, in the case of (B2), the action determination unit 353 selects each reference data corresponding to the detected progress of the game from among the game commentary characters in the shortest procedure until they reach a predetermined state. (that is, the number of operation procedures is small) or the most efficient procedure (that is, the amount of energy consumption and physical strength is small) is specified as the next operation candidate.

That is, in each motion of the reference data, the motion determination unit 353 determines the next motion candidate based on the game progress result based on the motion of the game commentary character, instead of or in addition to the game The candidate for the next action may be determined based on the result in which the state change of the commentary character is most desirable for the game commentary character.

For example, when the appearance level of the game commentary character is specified, the action determination unit 353 determines that the appearance level is the highest (the most luxurious specification), or that the battle mode of the game commentary character is If the steps are specified step by step, the action that brings the battle mode to the highest level is determined as the next action candidate.

Furthermore, in the case of (B3) or (B4), the operation determination unit 353 sets a predetermined absolute threshold or relative threshold in (B1) or (B2) above, and these thresholds If the value-based condition has a predetermined number (eg, 1) of actions, then the action is identified as a next action candidate.

Note that, in the present embodiment, the action determining unit 353 may specify the next action candidate by a combination of two or more of (B1)-(B4).

[4.4.2] Next operation determination process 2 (when the next operation determination condition is not satisfied)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, next operation determination processing in the case where the next operation determination condition of this embodiment is not satisfied will be described.

10 and 11 are diagrams for explaining the next action determination processing when the next action determination condition of the present embodiment is not satisfied.

(Basic principle)
When it is determined in the above-described next motion determination process that there is no motion that satisfies the next motion determination condition, the motion determination unit 353 presents the viewer with one or more predetermined motions as next motion candidates. A presentation process (a process to be provided to the terminal device 20) is executed.

At this time, the motion determining unit 353 selects one or more predetermined next motion candidates as follows:
(A1) A motion that does not satisfy the next motion determination condition in the next motion determination process but has the highest expected value (that is, a motion that provides the most advantageous effect to the game commentary character);
(A2) an operation that does not meet all of the next-operation determining conditions when multiple next-operation determining conditions are set, but does satisfy one or more conditions, or
(A3) Actions determined based on conditions such as viewer-related information, game commentary character character information, distribution status of game commentary delivery, game status (hereinafter referred to as "presentation conditions"),
(A4) an action determined by combining (A1)-(A3);
is presented as a candidate for the next action.

Further, at this time, when a plurality of next motion candidates are presented by the presentation process, the motion determining unit 353 determines a motion based on the viewer's selection from among the plurality of next motion candidates.

Note that, instead of the viewer's selection, the action determination unit 353 may randomly determine the next action candidate with the highest expected value from among the plurality of presented next action candidates as the next action. Alternatively, when a plurality of candidates for the next motion are presented, if the motions are consistent with each other, the plurality of candidates for the next motion may be determined as the next motion.

In addition, as a presentation process, it is preferable that, in principle, the motion determining unit 353 presents next motion candidates to all the viewers when there are a plurality of viewers. However, the operation determining unit 353 does not need to present the content to a user who does not want presentation or a viewer who does not meet a predetermined condition (for example, a viewer who has not paid a predetermined fee) among the plurality of viewers. good.

(Presentation Processing 1: Presentation Based on Next Action Determining Conditions)
When the next operation determination condition is not met in the next operation determination process, the operation determination unit 353 performs the shortest procedure (that is, the number of operation procedures is small) and the most efficient procedure (that is, energy consumption and The most advantageous game progress results for the game commentary character, such as a procedure that can secure the maximum profit (i.e., the maximum points and rewards can be obtained in the progress of the game). Actions in the reference data are presented to the viewer as next action candidates.

In particular, in the next action determination processing based on the next action determination condition, the action determination unit 353 determines the next action candidate while satisfying other conditions by limiting the number of actions to be determined included in the next action determination condition. If not, all the operations used for the reference data with the other conditions, or some of the operations (randomly selected operations or operations with conditions based on expected values), Presented to the viewer as a candidate for the next action.

For example, as in the case of the mahjong game described above, as shown in FIG. 10, the given timing for detecting the progress of the game is assumed to be the timing at which the tiles are dealt and the timing at which one tile is discarded. .

Also, for example, as the progress of the game to be detected, similar to the above,
(B1) the type and number of all tiles in hand, including the tiles picked up by the game commentary character;
(B2) The type and order of discarded tiles that you have discarded up to the last time,
(B3) the type and order of discarded tiles of the opponent player;
(B4) the number of remaining Tsumo tiles,
(B5) the fifth parent in the east field, and,
(B6) Possession: 25000 points,
is detected as the progress of the game.

In this case, the action determination unit 353 specifies the reference data A suitable for the action of throwing away the tiles in front of the player because the progress of the game requires the action.

Then, the action determination unit 353 determines that the game commentary character discards the current hand of tiles as a possible action. The shortest number of moves for the game commentary character to win (Lon) and the highest winning hand are calculated, and the rank (score) of the winning hand and the probability of winning the highest winning hand are specified as evaluations.

At this time, the action determination unit 353 determines the number of moves (for example, within 8 moves) that satisfies the conditions for determining the next action, the winning combination (more than perfect), and the hand of tiles when the evaluation of the possibility of winning (50% or more) is specified. That is, the action of discarding the tiles in hand) is determined as the next action candidate.

However, as exemplified in FIG. 10, if there is no motion that satisfies the above-described next motion determination condition regardless of which tiles are discarded, the motion determination unit 353 selects , the motion of discarded tiles satisfying at least one of the conditions included in the next motion determination conditions is presented to the viewer.

In particular, in the example of FIG. 10, the motion determining unit 353, as shown in FIG. Content data including image data for presenting to viewers the content data including image data to be presented to viewers as next action candidates for actions that satisfy some of the next action determination conditions (with a probability of winning a role of 50% or more) is distributed, and the generated content data is distributed It is provided to the terminal device 20 via the control unit 310 .

(Presentation processing 2: presentation based on presentation conditions)
Instead of the presentation process 1 described above, the motion determination unit 353 may determine the next motion candidate based on viewer-related information such as the attributes of each viewer or the history of each viewer.

In other words, when a viewer who satisfies the condition or a plurality of viewers is viewing, the action determination unit 353 can view the progress or the result of the game with a sense of rareness when the game commentary character progresses. It has possible configurations.

Specifically, in this case, a presentation condition is used in which predetermined next motion candidates are defined according to the attributes of each viewer and the history of each viewer. Also, the presentation conditions are stored in the control data storage unit 346, for example.

In particular, when the next action determination condition is not satisfied in the next action determination process, the action determination unit 353 detects the attributes of each viewer and the history of each viewer at the timing when the progress of the game is detected, Based on the presentation condition, the motion corresponding to the detected attribute of each viewer and the history of each viewer is presented to the viewer as next motion candidates.

For example, the operation determination unit 353
(C1) Attribute information such as gender, age, or residential area of each viewer,
(C2) Viewer history information such as viewer viewing time, attribute such as type of game play (sports game, competitive game, table game, etc.), viewing history including date and time, and billing information,
(C3) types of actions determined during execution of live game play, and action history;
(C4) game execution history in the game targeted for live game play;
(C5) number of viewers (total number of viewers or number of viewers for each viewing time zone), and
(C6) Viewing history information, such as actions related to viewing, such as other actions presented or selected by the viewer but not determined, or
(C7) a combination of two or more of (C1)-(C6);
Next motion candidates are extracted based on the above, and a presentation process is executed to present the extracted next motion candidates.

On the other hand, the action determination unit 353 detects the situation of the game commentary character at the timing when the game situation detection process is executed instead of the above-described presentation process 1, and determines the detected game as one or more predetermined actions in the presentation process. A presentation process of presenting a motion determined based on the situation of the commentary character as a candidate for the next motion of the game commentary character may be executed.

In other words, the action determination unit 353 has a configuration capable of changing the progress of the entertainment and the action of the character by presenting candidates for the next action according to the state of the game commentary character.

Specifically, in this case, a presentation condition is used in which predetermined next action candidates are specified according to the state of the game commentary character.

In particular, when the next action determination condition is not met in the next action determination process, the action determination unit 353 determines the appearance and movement (motion) of the game play-by-play character modeling and costumes at the timing when the progress of the game is detected. , attributes such as types and levels, personalities (e.g., bullish or bearish characters, tsundere characters, etc., including specific orientations in the game), and states (e.g., emotional states such as excitement and lack of energy) state, behavioral state such as a dozing state, etc.), and based on the presentation conditions, motion corresponding to the detected state of the game commentary character is presented to the viewer as a next motion candidate.

Note that, in this case, the action determination unit 353 uses, as the given timing, for example, in addition to the timing at which the next action determination process is executed, the timing at which the action before the action in the next action determination process is determined, or , the state of the game commentary character is detected at a predetermined timing such as the timing at which a given change state based on the previous action occurs.

In addition, instead of the presentation process 1, the operation determination unit 353 detects the time elapsed from the start of distribution of the live game play being distributed, or the distribution status of the live game play, such as the current number of viewers, and presents it. As one or more predetermined actions in the process, a presentation process of presenting actions determined based on the detected delivery status as candidates for the next action of the game commentary character may be executed.

That is, the motion determining unit 353 presents the next motion candidates according to the distribution status such as the number of viewers, so that when the viewers who meet the conditions or when a plurality of viewers are watching, the game progresses. It has a configuration in which it is possible to view the progress with a rare feeling or the result thereof.

Specifically, in this case, a presentation condition is used in which predetermined next action candidates are defined according to the distribution situation.

In particular, when the next action determination condition is not met in the next action determination processing, the action determination unit 353 determines the time elapsed from the start of distribution, the current number of viewers, and the cumulative total number of viewers at the timing when the progress of the game is detected. The number of users, the number of subscribers of the channel where the commentary is being performed, and the distribution status such as the number of comments and evaluations such as "Like" for the whole or at a predetermined timing are detected, and based on the presentation conditions, Actions corresponding to the detected distribution status are presented to the viewer as next action candidates.

Note that, in this case, the action determination unit 353 uses, as the given timing, for example, in addition to the timing at which the next action determination process is executed, the timing at which the action before the action in the next action determination process is determined, or , and detects the distribution status in the live game play at a predetermined timing such as the timing at which a given change state based on the previous action occurs.

Further, the motion determination unit 353 determines, as one or more predetermined motions in the presentation process, the next motion of the game commentary character, which is determined based on the progress of the game at a given timing, instead of the presentation process 1 described above. You may perform the presentation process which presents as a candidate.

In other words, the action determination unit 353 presents candidates for the next action according to the player character's parameter values and the progress of the game, such as the stage being executed. have a configuration.

Specifically, in this case, a presentation condition is used in which predetermined next action candidates are defined according to the progress of the game.

Also, in this case, the action determination unit 353 preferably uses a game situation different from the game situation detection detected by the game situation detection process as the game progress situation.

In particular, when the next action determination condition is not satisfied in the next action determination processing, the action determination unit 353 determines the progress of the game as described above at the timing when the progress of the game is detected based on the presentation condition. The corresponding actions are presented to the viewer as next action candidates.

Note that, in this case, the action determination unit 353 uses, as the given timing, for example, in addition to the timing at which the next action determination process is executed, the timing at which the action before the action in the next action determination process is determined, or , the state of progress of the game is detected at a predetermined timing such as the timing at which a given change state based on the previous action occurs.

(Presentation Process 3: Presentation Based on Both Next Action Determination Condition and Presentation Condition)
For example, in the next action determination process based on the next action determination condition, the action determination unit 353 sets another condition by limiting the number of actions to be determined included in the next action determination condition instead of the presentation process 1 described above. On the other hand, if the next motion candidate is not determined, among all the motions used in the reference data having the other conditions, the motion determined based on the presentation conditions such as the viewer-related information is selected. It may be presented as a next action candidate.

(Next action determination processing based on viewer's selection)
The operation determination unit 353
(D1) Receiving as selected action information an action selected by the viewer (hereinafter referred to as a "viewer-selected action") based on actions presented by the presentation process (hereinafter referred to as a "presentation action") perform the processing,
(D2) Based on the received selected action information, determine next action candidates of the game commentary character.

In particular, the motion determination unit 353 determines the viewer selection motion specified in the received selection motion information as the next motion of the game commentary character.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11 described above, the motion determining unit 353 determines, as the next motion, the motion selected by the viewer from among the motions presented to the viewer as candidates for the next motion.

Further, when a plurality of next action selection candidates are presented in the presentation process and there are a plurality of multiple next action selection candidates determined by the received selection action information of the viewer, the action determination unit 353 selects the selection action information. The next motion of the character may be determined from among the plurality of selected motion information based on the viewer-related information of the viewer who has input the .

For example, in this case, the motion determining unit 353 determines the maximum number of motions as the next motion based on the received selected motion information, or the viewer level and rank (billing amount, etc.) are set for each viewer. If so, the action of the selected action information selected by the highest ranked viewer is determined as the next action.

In the acceptance process of the present embodiment, the period for accepting the selection action is determined, and the selection operation may be accepted within that period, or the acceptable number may be determined.

In addition, the action determining unit 353 may accept a plurality of candidates for the next action for each viewer, or select a plurality of next action candidates according to the viewer's rank, level, attribute, billing amount, predetermined points, or the like. A selection of candidates may be accepted.

[4.5] Game commentary character control process The action control unit 354 controls the next action of the commentary character based on the next action candidate determined by the next action determination process and the character data of the game commentary character.

Specifically, the action control unit 354 controls the next action (movement or speech) of the game execution character in accordance with the action control data for the next action candidate in the character data. When executing an operation instruction to the game, the game server device 10 is provided with the operation instruction as operation information.

In addition, the motion control unit 354 controls the motion of the game execution character along with the display control for displaying the motion and comments on the distribution screen for the live game play, and the display of the distribution screen. Control data for controlling voice output is generated, and output to distribution control section 310 as content data together with character data forming the appearance of the game commentary character.

[4.6] Distribution Control Processing Including Game Viewing Information Generation Processing Next, distribution control processing including game viewing information generation processing executed by the live game distribution server device 30 of the present embodiment will be described.

Under the control of the game commentary distribution management unit 303, the distribution control unit 310 controls the game commentary for allowing the viewer to view the game being executed by the game commentary character (that is, the provided game provided by the game server device 10). Execute play distribution control processing.

In particular, the distribution control unit 310 controls the game image of the provided game that is the target of the game commentary play being distributed, the game sound including BGM, sound effects, character voice, etc., and the game commentary character voice that distributes the game. A game viewing information generation process is executed to generate game viewing information composed of images, images, and the like.

Then, the distribution control unit 310 executes a distribution control process for distributing the game viewing information generated by the game viewing information generating process to the terminal device 20 of the corresponding viewer.

Specifically, under the control of the game commentary distribution management unit 303, the distribution control unit 310 transmits game play information of the provided game based on the operation information of the game commentary character from the game server device 10 via the communication control unit 301. to get

In addition, the distribution control unit 310 acquires commentary content data such as images and sounds of game commentary characters from the operation control unit 354 under the control of the game commentary distribution management unit 303 .

Then, the distribution control unit 310 executes game viewing information generation processing for generating game viewing information based on the acquired game play information and commentary content data until the game commentary play ends.

For example, the distribution control unit 310, as the game viewing information generation processing,
(A1) Image information that allows the terminal device 20 to display a screen having a display area for displaying the comments of the game commentary character and a display area for displaying the comment of the viewer while superimposing the game commentary character on the game screen. and,
(A2) Sound information that is obtained by mixing and editing the game sound during the commentary and the voice of the game commentary character, so that the game sound of the provided game and the voice of the player delivering the game commentary can be output at the same time;
Streaming format game viewing information is generated.

In addition, the distribution control unit 310 distributes game viewing information generated in a predetermined format such as a streaming format to one or more terminal devices 20 registered in advance, or to a terminal device 20 that requests viewing during a live game play. Execute the delivery control process to deliver to

[4.7] Viewer Management Including Viewing Status Detection Processing Next, viewer management including viewing status detection processing executed by the live game distribution server device 30 of the present embodiment will be described.

Under the control of the live game distribution management unit 303, the viewer management unit 304 manages the viewers who watch each live game play using the viewer ID for each live game play distributed.

In particular, when each viewer watches a live game play, the viewer management unit 304 registers the viewer ID of the viewer in association with the live game ID attached to the live game play.

For example, when the viewer management unit 304 receives a viewing request for a specific live game play from the terminal device 20 according to a new login to a predetermined website or a login using an already registered account, the new or specify the viewer ID from IDs already registered based on login.

Then, the viewer management unit 304 associates the newly attached viewer ID and the specified viewer ID with the game commentary ID, registers them in the viewer related information storage unit 348, and manages each viewer.

On the other hand, the viewer management unit 304 interlocks with the terminal device 20 and executes viewing status detection processing for detecting the viewing status of each viewer including the evaluation of each viewer for each live game play.

The viewer management unit 304 registers the detected viewing status in the viewer-related information storage unit 348 in association with the corresponding viewer ID.

Specifically, the viewer management unit 304 sets (A1) the viewer's viewing time regarding the game distributed by the game server device 10 as the viewing status during viewing of the live game play;
(A2) Viewing environment such as terminal devices and platforms used by viewers,
(A3) Presence/absence, type, and number of viewer behaviors (hereinafter referred to as "viewer behavior") regarding game viewing, such as presence or absence of provision of fixed or non-fixed comments such as "Like", type or number of times (hereinafter referred to as "viewer behavior") However, if the distribution side is a system that can register or recognize these comments), (A4) the number of viewers watching the distributed game (the number of people at the current timing, the number of people who are registered to view, or , the total number of viewers who watched), and
(A5) Viewer attributes (membership type, gender, generation), presence or absence of options (for example, privilege acquisition options), or viewer types such as whether or not there is a charge at the time of viewing and types based on the amount,
and so on.

For example, when the viewing time is detected as the viewing status, the viewer management unit 304 detects the viewing start timing or game commentary start timing based on the viewer's operation, and the viewing end timing or game commentary based on the viewer's operation. and the play end timing are acquired from the terminal device 20, and the viewing time is calculated (that is, detected) based on each acquired timing.

[4.8] Evaluation-Based Reference Data Learning Processing Next, the evaluation-based reference data learning processing in this embodiment will be described.

The data management unit 351 executes reinforcement learning (machine learning) such as dynamic programming (DP method), MC method (Monte Carlo method), or TD method (self difference learning method) to determine the game progress (state), A learning model having three elements of game play-by-play character actions (actions) and game progress results (rewards) is learned.

In particular, when the next motion candidate is determined in the next motion determination process, the data management unit 351, based on the reference data referred to when the next motion determination process is executed, performs the determined motion and the actual game for the motion. The progress result and its evaluation are specified, and the reference data is learned based on the determined action, the specified game progress result and its evaluation.

Note that the reference data of this embodiment may be generated in advance, or may be learned by another system.

[4.9] Modification Next, a modification of this embodiment will be described.

(Modification 1: Another configuration example of the server device)
In the game commentary delivery system 1 of the present embodiment, the game server device 10 and the game commentary delivery server device 30 are independently provided, but they may be realized by one server device having both functions.

(Modification 2: Next action determination processing based on attributes of game commentary character)
In this modification, along with the detected progress of the game or its evaluation, the state of the game commentary character at a given timing (for example, an item that changes during the game, such as an excited state or a dull state) is used to determine the next action. It may be included in the conditions, or the attributes of the game commentary character (items that do not change during the game, such as personality and type) may be included in the state of progress of the game to be detected.

(Modification 3: Stop automatic control)
In the above embodiment, the next action determination process is performed based on the presentation process and the viewer's selection when the next action determination condition is not met. If it is determined, the action of the game commentary character may be controlled or the game in progress may be stopped at that point, or the next action of the game commentary character may be performed without instructing the action of the game commentary character. It may be instructed (ie, instructed to skip) and its control may be exercised.

That is, in this modification, in such a case, it is possible to prevent the viewer from viewing the trouble due to the automatic control by canceling the control that does not satisfy the viewer in the first place. You may have the structure which advances entertainment based on.

(Modification 4: Entertainment other than games)
In the above-described embodiments, games are used as entertainment. Performances by objects (specifically, characters that emit only sound), and performances by actors executed in an imaged real space and whose progress can be controlled. .

[5] Operations in this Embodiment Next, the operations of the next action determination processing including presentation processing and the game commentary character control processing executed in the game commentary distribution server device 30 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. .

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the operation of the next action determination processing and the game commentary character control processing including the presentation processing executed in the commentary game distribution server device 30 of the present embodiment.

In this operation, it is assumed that the game server device 10 and the live game distribution server device 30 are interlocked to execute the game.

Further, in this operation, the terminal device 20 that distributes the game viewing information for viewing the live game play is registered (that is, the viewers who view the live game play are registered in association with the viewer IDs). ), and each terminal device 20 is connected to a communication line.

Further, the reference data is data that has already been learned and is stored in advance in the control data storage unit 346, and the character data and the viewer-related information are stored in the character data storage unit 345 and the viewer-related information, respectively. It is assumed that it is stored in the storage unit 348 .

First, based on the game play information constantly transmitted from the game server device 10, the game commentary distribution management unit 303 determines the timing at which the action of the game commentary character should be input (hereinafter referred to as "instruction timing"). is detected (step S101), the progress of the game at that timing is detected based on the received game play information (step S102).

Next, the action determination unit 353 searches for reference data stored in advance based on the detected progress of the game, and selects a reference matching the currently detected progress of the game from among the reference data. While specifying the data (action control pattern), the next action determination process is executed to determine the next action candidate whose change state (that is, progress result) in the game commentary character satisfies the next action decision condition (step S103).

Next, the action determination unit 353 determines whether or not the corresponding next action candidate is determined by the next action determination process (step S104).

At this time, if the motion determination unit 353 determines in the next motion determination process that the next motion candidate has been determined, the process proceeds to step S111; Move to S105.

Next, when the action determination unit 353 determines in the next action determination process that there is no action that satisfies the next action determination condition, the action determination unit 353 presents one or more predetermined actions as next action candidates to the viewer. are executed as presentation processing (step S105).

Specifically, the motion determination unit 353 selects one or more predetermined next motion candidates as follows:
(A1) A motion that does not satisfy the next motion determination condition in the next motion determination process but has the highest expected value (that is, a motion that provides the most advantageous effect to the game commentary character);
(A2) an operation that does not meet all of the next-operation determining conditions when multiple next-operation determining conditions are set, but does satisfy one or more conditions, or
(A3) Actions determined based on conditions such as viewer-related information, game commentary character character information, distribution status of game commentary delivery, game status (hereinafter referred to as "presentation conditions"),
(A4) an action determined by combining (A1)-(A3);
is presented as a next motion candidate.

Next, the action determination unit 353 executes reception processing for accepting, as selection action information, a viewer selection action selected by the viewer from among the presentation actions presented by the presentation process (step S106).

Next, the motion determining unit 353 determines next motion candidates for the game commentary character based on the received selected motion information (step S107).

Next, the action control unit 354 controls the action of the game commentary character based on the determined next action candidate and the character data of the game commentary character (step S111), and ends this action.

During distribution of the live game play, the distribution control unit 310 converts the game commentary character whose motion is being controlled into an image or generates control data for outputting sound together with the game, and controls the generated control data. The data is distributed to the terminal devices 20 of the viewers watching the live game play.

[6] Others The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, a term cited as a broad definition or a synonymous term in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with a broad definition or a synonymous term in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

In this embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one game server device 10, or a plurality of game server devices 10 may be interlocked to construct a server system to provide each game to the terminal device. may

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the game provided by the game server device 10 is executed by the terminal device 20, but except for the operation input, each function of the processing unit 200 of the terminal device 20 and the execution of the game program may be executed by the game server device 10, and the terminal device 20 may realize the above-described game by executing operation input and image display by streaming.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the game live distribution system of the present invention is applied to the game server device 10 that is executed in conjunction with the terminal device 20 through the network. It can also be applied as a game device installed in a park.

The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same function, method, and result, or configurations that have the same purpose and effect). Moreover, the present invention includes configurations in which non-essential portions of the configurations described in the embodiments are replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that achieves the same effects or achieves the same purpose as the configurations described in the embodiments. In addition, the present invention includes configurations obtained by adding known techniques to the configurations described in the embodiments.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail as above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. . Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.

1: live game distribution system 10: game server device 20: terminal device 30: live game distribution server device 80: live game character 100: processing unit 101: communication control unit 103: game management unit 104: player management unit 109: timer management Unit 110: Information providing unit 120: Input unit 130: Display unit 140: Storage unit 142: Main storage unit 144: Game data storage unit 146: Player information storage unit 180: Information storage medium 196: Communication unit 200: Processing unit 211: Web browser 300 : Processing unit 301 : Communication control unit 302 : Web processing unit 303 : Game commentary distribution management unit 304 : Viewer management unit 305 : Commentary character control unit 309 : Timer management unit 310 : Distribution control unit 320 : Input unit 330 : Display unit 340 : Storage unit 342 : Main storage unit 344 : Game viewing information storage unit 345 : Character data storage unit 346 : Control data storage unit 348 : Viewer related information storage unit 351 : Data management unit 352 : Situation detection unit 353 : Operation determining unit 354 : Operation control unit 380 : Information storage medium 396 : Communication unit

Claims (12)

A distribution control system for distributing to viewers the commentary of entertainment performed based on the actions of characters,
manages character storage means storing character data relating to the character and including each action control data defining a plurality of actions of the character for the entertainment; a management means for managing reference data storage means in which reference data in which each action and a given change state changed by the progress of the entertainment based on each action of the character are stored in advance; ,
detection means for detecting the state of the live entertainment at a given timing;
Based on the detected state of entertainment, an action that satisfies a given condition defined in relation to the change state is selected from among the actions defined in the stored reference data. motion determination means for executing a next motion determination process to be determined as a motion candidate;
action control means for controlling the next action of the character based on the stored action control data and the determined next action candidate;
A distribution control system comprising: In the distribution control system according to claim 1,
The reference data is model data that defines a given state of change that has changed as the entertainment progresses based on each action of the character in each state of the entertainment, and an evaluation of the state of change. can be,
The action determining means is
A distribution control system that executes a next action determination process for determining the next action candidate by determining whether or not the evaluation regarding the change state in each action satisfies the given condition. In the distribution control system according to claim 1 or 2,
The action determining means is
If it is determined in the next action determination process that there is no action that satisfies the given condition, a presentation process of presenting one or more predetermined actions as next action candidates to the viewer is executed. , delivery control system. In the distribution control system according to claim 3,
specifying the action determined by the next action determination process, the state of the entertainment that is the target of the next action determination process, the state of change based on the determined action, and an evaluation of the state of change; further comprising learning processing means for learning data with the stored model based on the action performed, the entertainment situation, the state of change, and the evaluation;
The action determining means is
A distribution control system that executes the next action determination process and the presentation process using the learned model data. In the distribution control system according to claim 3 or 4,
further comprising receiving means for executing a receiving process for receiving, as selected action information, the action selected by the viewer based on the action presented by the presentation process;
The action determining means is
A distribution control system for determining a next motion candidate of the character based on the accepted selected motion information when it is determined in the presentation processing that there is no motion satisfying the given condition. In the distribution control system according to claim 5,
The action determining means is
Viewer-related information about a viewer who has input the selected action information when it is determined in the presentation process that the action satisfying the given condition does not exist and a plurality of pieces of the selected action information are accepted. a distribution control system for determining a next motion candidate of the character from among the plurality of pieces of selected motion information based on. In the distribution control system according to claim 3 or 4,
Each viewer or viewer-related information about the viewer is stored in a viewer-related information storage means, and the next motion candidate motion is defined for each viewer-related information,
The action determining means is
A distribution control system for presenting, as the one or more predetermined actions in the presentation process, actions determined based on the stored viewer-related information as candidates for the next action of the character. In the distribution control system according to claim 3 or 4,
further comprising character situation detection means for detecting the situation of the character at a given timing;
Information specifying the next motion candidate motion is stored for each situation of the character,
The action determining means is
A distribution control system for presenting a motion determined based on the detected situation of the character as a next motion candidate of the character as the one or more predetermined motions in the presentation process. In the distribution control system according to claim 3 or 4,
further comprising character status detection means for detecting the delivery status at a given timing;
information defining the motion of the next motion candidate is stored for each predetermined distribution situation,
The action determining means is
A distribution control system for presenting, as the one or more predetermined actions in the presentation process, actions determined based on the detected distribution situation as candidates for the next action of the character. In the distribution control system according to claim 3 or 4,
information defining an action of the next action candidate is stored for each entertainment situation;
The action determining means is
A distribution control system for presenting, as the one or more predetermined actions in the presentation process, actions determined based on the detected entertainment situation as candidates for the next action of the character. A distribution control program for distributing to viewers the commentary of entertainment executed based on the actions of characters,
manages character storage means storing character data relating to the character and including each action control data defining a plurality of actions of the character for the entertainment; Management means for managing reference data storage means for storing reference data in which each action and a given change state that has changed as the entertainment progresses based on each action of the character are stored in advance;
detection means for detecting the state of the live entertainment at a given timing;
Based on the detected state of entertainment, an action that satisfies a given condition defined in relation to the change state is selected from among the actions defined in the stored reference data. a motion determination means for executing a next motion determination process to be determined as a motion candidate; and
action control means for controlling the next action of the character based on the stored action control data and the determined next action candidate;
A program characterized by causing a computer to function as a Entertainment commentary for distributing entertainment commentary performed based on character actions from a server device that controls a given game to a terminal device that is connected via a network and operated by a viewer A delivery method,
The server device
manages character storage means storing character data relating to the character and including each action control data defining a plurality of actions of the character for the entertainment; a management means for managing reference data storage means in which reference data in which each action and a given change state changed by the progress of the entertainment based on each action of the character are stored in advance; ,
detection means for detecting the state of the live entertainment at a given timing;
Based on the detected state of entertainment, an action having given conditions defined with respect to the change state is selected from among actions defined in the stored reference data. motion determination means for executing a next motion determination process to be determined as a motion candidate;
action control means for controlling the next action of the character based on the stored action control data and the determined next action candidate;
with
transmitting information about the viewer's operation received by the terminal device to the server device;
receiving information for distributing live entertainment from the server device;
An entertainment live distribution method characterized by:

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