JP2024005092A - Information processing method, program, and information processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique for enhancing the amusement in a virtual space, such as a metaverse, with electronic data associated with a commodity or a service in a real space.

SOLUTION: An information processing method to be executed by an information processing system includes the following steps: an acquisition step of acquiring a first relationship indicating that an owner of first electronic data in a virtual space is a first user, the first electronic data being associated with a first commodity/service which is a commodity or a service in the real space; and a first display step of displaying the first electronic data in association with suggestion information, in a field of view corresponding to a second user who is different from the first user, on the basis of the first relationship, the suggestion information suggesting that an owner of the first commodity/service corresponding to the first electronic data is the first user.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

COPYRIGHT: (C)2024,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present disclosure relates to an information processing method, a program, and an information processing system.

Conventionally, a game machine has a non-contact communication section that performs non-contact communication with the IC tag of a dedicated figure to obtain data such as identification data, and displays a character corresponding to the obtained data on the display section as a selection target for the player character. is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-171678

By the way, methods of utilizing electronic data associated with products or services in real space are being explored.

In view of the above circumstances, the present disclosure provides a technology that improves the interest in a virtual space such as the metaverse using electronic data associated with goods or services in real space.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an information processing method executed by an information processing system is provided. This information processing method includes the following steps. In the acquisition step, the first relationship that the owner of the first electronic data in the virtual space is the first user is acquired. The first electronic data is associated with a first product/service that is a product or service in real space. In the first display step, the first electronic data is associated with the suggestion information and displayed in a visual field corresponding to a second user different from the first user based on the first relationship. The suggestion information is information that suggests that the first user is the owner of the first goods and services corresponding to the first electronic data.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to improve the interest in a virtual space such as a metaverse.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of an information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an information processing device 2 according to the present embodiment. FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the game device 3 according to the present embodiment. 2 is an activity diagram showing an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing system 1. FIG. 2 is an activity diagram showing an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing system 1. FIG. FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing an example of a field of view 7a corresponding to a first user. FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing an example of a field of view 7b corresponding to the first user. FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing an example of a field of view 8 corresponding to a second user. 3 is an activity diagram showing a modification of information processing executed by the information processing system 1. FIG. FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing an example of a field of view 7c corresponding to the first user. 3 is an activity diagram showing a modification of information processing executed by the information processing system 1. FIG. 3 is an activity diagram showing a modification of information processing executed by the information processing system 1. FIG. 3 is an activity diagram showing a modification of information processing executed by the information processing system 1. FIG. It is an image diagram showing a modification of the screen displayed on the display 4a.

[Embodiment]
Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. Various features shown in the embodiments described below can be combined with each other.

By the way, the program for implementing the software appearing in this embodiment may be provided as a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium, or may be downloaded from an external server. The program may be provided in a manner that allows the program to be started on an external computer and the function thereof is realized on the client terminal (so-called cloud computing).

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the term "unit" may include, for example, a combination of hardware resources implemented by circuits in a broad sense and software information processing that can be concretely implemented by these hardware resources. . In addition, various types of information are handled in this embodiment, and these information include, for example, the physical value of a signal value representing voltage and current, and the signal value as a binary bit collection consisting of 0 or 1. It is expressed by high and low levels or quantum superposition (so-called quantum bits), and communication and calculations can be performed on circuits in a broad sense.

Further, a circuit in a broad sense is a circuit realized by at least appropriately combining a circuit, a circuit, a processor, a memory, and the like. That is, Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), programmable logic device (for example, Simple Programmable Logic Device (SPLD)), Complex Programmable Logic Device (Complex Pr) ogrammable Logic Device: CPLD), and fields This includes a field programmable gate array (FPGA) and the like.

1. Game Description FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of an information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment. In the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1, an information processing device 2 and a plurality of game devices 3 are communicably connected to each other via a communication network 11, and a game is executed on the game devices 3.

The game according to this embodiment is an online game executed by the information processing system 1. In this game, the user of the game device 3 causes one or more player characters to act in a virtual game space, and causes the player character to compete against an enemy character, which is a non-player character. Further, a character is an example of an object.

The above games can be played on home game consoles such as PlayStation (registered trademark), portable game consoles such as Nintendo Switch (registered trademark), and Oculus equipped with a virtual reality (hereinafter referred to as VR) headset. The game is executed using a VR game machine such as VR (registered trademark) or a game device 3 that is an electronic device such as a personal computer, a smartphone, or a tablet terminal.

2. Overview of Information Processing System 1 As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system 1 includes an information processing device 2, a plurality of game devices 3, and a blockchain system 6 including a plurality of node devices 5. The information processing device 2 stores game programs and game data, and manages the game data of the game device 3 (for each account information described below). Further, the information processing device 2 and the game device 3 can participate in a network that shares a blockchain by connecting to a P2P (Peer to Peer) network. The information processing device 2 also manages electronic data linked to NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).

NFTs are non-fungible digital tokens (also called "non-fungible tokens") issued on a blockchain. The information processing device 2 issues, for example, an NFT associated with electronic data, a product or service in real space, and records it on a blockchain. The information processing device 2 also trades NFTs via the communication network 11 and records information about the owner of the NFT (from another perspective, the owner of electronic data etc. to which the NFT is linked) on the blockchain. do.

The electronic data linked to the NFT is, for example, content in the form of digital data, such as images (moving images or still images), music, text, and combinations thereof. Examples of electronic data include items that can be used in a game or virtual space (specifically, for example, clothes, accessories, etc. that can be worn by an avatar). In addition, the content may be the game itself, game media, paintings, novels, movies, animations, game play videos, etc.

The information processing device 2 is configured by, for example, a server. Each of the plurality of game devices 3 has the same configuration. Note that in this embodiment, the system is composed of one or more devices or components. Therefore, for example, even a single information processing device 2 or game device 3, which will be described later, can be an example of the information processing system 1.

The game device 3 executes a predetermined game based on a user's operation. For this purpose, the game device 3 receives (specifically downloads and installs) the game program and game data from the information processing device 2 via the communication network 11. Account information including identification information and a password is assigned to each user in association with the game device 3. This account information is transmitted from the game device 3 to the information processing device 2 at the time of login, and is used for user authentication in the information processing device 2.

After user authentication, mutual communication between the information processing device 2 and the game device 3 becomes possible. After logging in, the game device 3 receives data necessary for playing the game (data related to the game progress) from the information processing device 2, and then outputs game images and sounds to the display 4a and speaker 4b based on the user's operations. , advance the game.

Furthermore, the game device 3 is also capable of executing NFT transactions. The game device 3 executes transactions of digital assets (eg, NFT, virtual currency, etc.) stored in the user's wallet via the communication network 11. Specifically, for example, a user can operate the game device 3 to purchase an NFT put up for sale by another user by paying virtual currency. By associating the account information managed by the information processing device 2 with the wallet, the user can use digital assets in a game or virtual space.

A plurality of node devices 5 are connected to each other via a P2P network to form a blockchain system 6. Generally, a P2P network is included as part of communication network 11. The blockchain system 6 divides transaction data indicating past processing history into blocks of a certain size, and generates a blockchain in which these blocks are arranged and connected in order. In the blockchain system 6, each block has a hash value of the immediately preceding block, and the generated blockchain is distributed and stored in each of the plurality of node devices 5. Thereby, the blockchain system 6 improves the tampering resistance of the blockchain. A P2P network in which these plurality of blockchain systems 6 are connected is a network that shares a blockchain.

2.1 Hardware Configuration Each hardware configuration of the information processing system 1 will be described below with reference to FIG.

<Information processing device 2>
As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing device 2 includes a communication section 21, a storage section 22, and a control section 23. The communication unit 21 and the storage unit 22 are electrically connected to the control unit 23 via the communication bus 20.

The communication unit 21 is a so-called network interface that is communicably connected to each game device 3 via the communication network 11 such as the Internet and a LAN. The main information that the information processing device 2 receives via the communication unit 21 includes game program download request information, gacha lottery request according to user operation, quest execution request, autoplay execution/termination request, Examples include account information and game data. The main information that the information processing device 2 transmits via the communication unit 21 includes information for confirming that the game device 3 has received the game program, information regarding game media obtained through gacha, etc. .

The storage unit 22 includes a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an SSD (Solid State Drive), and the like. The storage unit 22 stores various programs including a part of the game program according to the present embodiment, various data related to games, and the like.

Specifically, for example, the storage unit 22 stores a user DB, a lottery list, and the like. The user DB contains information such as the user name, user rank, and status regarding the player character operated by the user, the amount of consumption media that can be used in the virtual game space, and parameters for each identification number of the user who plays the game. Information etc. are stored in association with each other. The lottery list is used for a lottery process generally called gacha, and includes a plurality of pieces of information regarding game media to be selected. In the lottery list, information regarding the game medium (name, ability parameters, rarity, level, etc.) is associated with selection ratios based on the lottery. Further, the ability parameters include, for example, when the game medium is a player character, military strength, HP, attack power, defense power, intelligence, or speed.

The control unit 23 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the information processing device 2, which is its own device. In particular, the control unit 23 realizes various functions related to the information processing device 2, which is its own device, by reading a predetermined program stored in the storage unit 22. That is, information processing by software stored in the storage unit 22 is specifically implemented by the control unit 23, which is an example of hardware, so that each functional unit described below can be executed. Note that the control section 23 is not limited to a single control section, and may be implemented so as to have a plurality of control sections 23 for each function. It may also be a combination thereof.

Examples of the information processing executed by the control unit 23 include billing settlement processing, user account authentication processing, gacha lottery selection processing, and the like. The billing settlement process is executed, for example, based on a billing request necessary to recover a predetermined amount of parameters during the game. The user account authentication process is executed using user identification information received from the game device 3, for example. The gacha lottery selection process is a process in which, in response to a gacha lottery request, one or more game media are selected by lottery from a lottery list based on the selection probability for each game medium. According to the gacha lottery selection process, the information regarding the selected game medium and the identification information of the user who performed the operation to send the lottery request are associated in the user DB, so that the user can: You will receive the winning game content as a result of drawing the gacha yourself.

To further supplement the above, "game media" is electronic data representing elements related to the game, including the name of the character used as the player character, and the items used by the player character in the virtual game space. Includes weapons, armor, tools, etc. Users can obtain game media through a lottery method called gacha, in addition to direct purchase through payment and quest clearing. The obtained game content is stored and managed in the user DB in association with the identification information of the user who owns the game content. Furthermore, "gacha" is a method in which the information processing device 2 selects an arbitrary game medium from a lottery list based on a predetermined selection ratio. The selected arbitrary game content is provided to the user's game device 3. "The game content selected in the gacha is given to the user/owned by the user" is synonymous with "the game content selected in the lottery process is/is associated with identification information indicating the user". be.

<Game device 3>
A display 4a, a speaker 4b, and an input device 4c are externally connected or built into the game device 3. The game device 3 also includes a communication section 31, a storage section 32, a control section 33, a graphics processing section 34a, an audio processing section 34b, and an operation section 34c. The communication section 31, the storage section 32, the graphic processing section 34a, the audio processing section 34b, and the operation section 34c are electrically connected to the control section 33 via the communication bus 30. For example, in the case of a headset type game device 3, the display 4a and the speaker 4b are included in the game device 3. Specifically, for example, the speaker 4b can be in the form of headphones or earphones. Furthermore, the headset-type game device 3 including the input device 4c may be configured to accept input based on movement of the line of sight.

The communication unit 31 is a so-called network interface that is communicably connected to the communication network 11 in order to transmit and receive various data between the game device 3 and the information processing device 2. The main information that the game device 3 receives via the communication unit 31 includes account information, new game data download request information, gacha execution request, quest execution request, and the like. The main information that the game device 3 transmits via the communication unit 31 includes new game data sent from the information processing device 2 in response to download request information, information regarding game media selected by lottery processing, etc. Can be mentioned.

The storage unit 32 includes an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 32 stores game data downloaded from the information processing device 2, various programs including a part of the game program, account information of the game device 3, which is the own device, user information, and the like. Note that the user information is at least part of information in the user DB stored in the storage unit 22 of the information processing device 2. The user DB manages a master of user information, and the storage unit 32 of the game device 3 receives at least part of the information of this master from the information processing device 2 and stores it.

The control unit 33 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the game device 3, which is its own device. In particular, the control section 33 realizes various functions related to the game device 3, which is the own device, by reading out a predetermined program stored in the storage section 32. That is, information processing by software stored in the storage unit 32 is specifically implemented by the control unit 33, which is an example of hardware, so that each functional unit described below can be executed. Note that the control section 33 is not limited to a single control section, and may be implemented so as to have a plurality of control sections 33 for each function. It may also be a combination thereof.

In particular, the control unit 33 is configured to execute the game according to the operation of the input device 4c by the user of the game device 3, which is the own device. Specifically, the control unit 33 reads data such as virtual game space objects and textures included in the game data from the storage unit 32, or uses data received from the information processing device 2 to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional Generates game image information. As the game image information is processed by the graphic processing unit 34a, the processed game images are sequentially displayed on the display 4a. In other words, the control unit 33 is configured to perform display control on the display 4a and audio output control on the speaker 4b in response to operations by the user of the game device 3, which is the own device, when executing the game.

The graphic processing unit 34a draws a game image including characters and various objects related to the virtual game space in a moving image format or a VR format according to the game image information output from the control unit 33. The graphic processing unit 34a is connected to, for example, a liquid crystal display 4a, and a game image drawn in a moving image format or a VR format is displayed on the display 4a as a game screen or a field of view corresponding to the user. The audio processing section 34b is connected to the speaker 4b, and when the game sound is reproduced and synthesized according to instructions from the control section 33, it is output from the speaker 4b. The operation unit 34c is connected to the input device 4c, and transmits and receives data related to operation inputs to and from the input device 4c. The user inputs an operation signal to the game device 3 by operating the input device 4c. Note that the input device 4c includes a touch panel integrated with the display 4a, an external game pad, a mouse and a keyboard, a microphone for inputting voice, an imaging device for tracking facial expressions or body movements, and an imaging device for tracking body movements. It is a general term for motion capture devices etc.

<Node device 5>
The node device 5 includes a communication bus 50, a communication section 51, a storage section 52, and a control section 53. The communication bus 50 electrically connects each section included in the node device 5.

The communication unit 51 is configured to be capable of transmitting various electrical signals from the node device 5 to external components. Further, the communication unit 51 is configured to be able to receive various electrical signals from external components to the node device 5. More preferably, the communication unit 51 has a network communication function, so that various information may be communicated between the node device 5 and external devices via the communication network 11.

The storage unit 52 includes an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 52 stores various programs, variables, etc. related to the information processing system 1 executed by the control unit 53.

The control unit 53 realizes various functions related to the node device 5, which is its own device, by reading a predetermined program stored in the storage unit 52. That is, information processing by software stored in the storage unit 52 is specifically implemented by the control unit 53, which is an example of hardware, so that each functional unit described below can be executed. Note that the control section 53 is not limited to a single control section, and may be implemented so as to have a plurality of control sections 53 for each function. It may also be a combination thereof.

2.2 Functional configuration
<Information processing device 2>
Next, each functional configuration of the information processing device 2 of the information processing system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the information processing device 2 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 23 executes various programs stored in the storage unit 22, so that an acquisition unit 230, a display control unit 231, an avatar control unit 232, an execution unit 233, a presentation unit 234, It functions as a granting section 235 and a managing section 236. That is, the information processing by the software stored in the storage unit 22 is specifically implemented by the control unit 23, which is an example of hardware, so that it can be executed as each functional unit included in the control unit 23. For example, components other than the acquisition section 230 and the display control section 231 can be omitted.

The acquisition unit 230 is configured to acquire various data as an acquisition step. For example, the acquisition unit 230 may transfer user account information, game data, input from the user, information regarding electronic data, etc. to the storage unit 22 of the information processing device 2, the game device 3, the blockchain system 6, or other external device. Get from. As an example, the acquisition unit 230 acquires various information regarding electronic data via the communication network 11, the communication unit 21, and the like. In this embodiment, various information received by the acquisition unit 230 will be described as being stored in the storage unit 22.

The display control unit 231 displays various information stored in the storage unit 22 or the storage unit 32 or a screen including the same on the display 4a of the game device 3 in a visible manner as a first display step and a second display step. to be displayed. Specifically, the display control unit 231 may generate visual information itself in a form that is visible to humans, such as a screen, an image (for example, a still image or a moving image), an icon, text, etc. For example, rendering information for displaying visual information on the display 4a may be generated and transmitted.

The avatar control unit 232 is configured to control the avatar in the virtual space as an avatar control step. As an example, the avatar control unit 232 controls the avatar to be placed in the specific area R1. An avatar is an object operated by a user as the user's alter ego in a virtual space.

The execution unit 233 is configured to execute various information processes as execution steps. As an example, the execution unit 233 executes processing for recording NFTs linked with electronic data on a blockchain, processing for transacting NFTs between multiple users, and the like. Further, as an example, the execution unit 233 executes specific information processing regarding avatars or electronic data.

The presentation unit 234 presents various information in a manner that the user can recognize. As an example, the presentation unit 234 presents presentation information PI regarding the first goods and services or the first electronic data DT1 to the user. An example of presentation is display on the display 4a. For example, instead of the presentation unit 234, the display control unit 231 may present various information in a manner that is visible to the user.

The granting unit 235 is configured to grant various benefits or rewards to the user as a granting step. As an example, the providing unit 235 provides electronic data to the user. A benefit is some kind of benefit that a user can enjoy in real space or virtual space. It is not limited to objects or media, but also includes advantageous effects given to the user. Benefits include, for example, NFTs (for example, NFTs with electronic data linked to them), virtual currency, game media that can be used within a game, items that can be used within a virtual space, and the like. Further, the advantageous effects given to the user include effects for improving the user's interest in the virtual space compared to normal times, such as displaying special visual effects on the display 4a and enriching the display of images. , generating special BGM or sound effects, applying vibration to the input device 4c, etc., includes effects for improving the interest of the virtual space through the user's five senses.

The management unit 236 is configured to manage various information as a management step. As an example, the management unit 236 manages a plurality of regions R including the specific region R1 and region attributes RA associated with these regions. Furthermore, the management unit 236 manages a plurality of electronic data including the first electronic data DT1 and the second electronic data DT2, and data attributes DA associated therewith.

<Game device 3>
Next, each functional configuration of the game device 3 of the information processing system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the game device 3 according to this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 33 functions as an acquisition unit 330, a display control unit 331, an execution unit 332, and a presentation unit 333 by executing various programs stored in the storage unit 32. That is, the information processing by the software stored in the storage unit 32 is specifically implemented by the control unit 33, which is an example of hardware, so that it can be executed as each functional unit included in the control unit 33. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the functional units included in the control unit 23 may be implemented as a functional unit implemented by the control unit 33 of the game device 3.

For example, the functions of the acquisition unit 330, display control unit 331, execution unit 332, and presentation unit 333 are the same as those of the acquisition unit 230, display control unit 231, execution unit 233, and presentation unit 234, so the description will be omitted. .

3. Flow of Operation of Information Processing System 1 3.1 Overview of Information Processing In this section, the flow of the information processing method executed by the information processing system 1 will be explained using FIGS. 3 and 4. 4 and 5 are activity diagrams showing an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing system 1. First, with reference to FIG. 4, a process flow in which a first user acquires a first item associated with a first product will be described. Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a flow of processing for displaying suggestion information SI in association with the first item in the virtual space will be described. Hereinafter, the game device 3 operated by the first user will be referred to as the first game device, and the game device 3 operated by the second user will be referred to as the second game device. Furthermore, as an example of a preferred embodiment, the game device 3 will be described as a VR headset.

<Get the first item>
This will be explained below with reference to FIG. First, the acquisition unit 330 of the first game device acquires first identification information IF1 from a first product that is a product in real space. Identification information is unique information that is attached to each product on a one-to-one basis in order to identify each product. Identification information allows individual products to be managed as non-substitutable products. Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 330 acquires the first identification information IF1 from the first user via the communication unit 31 (activity A001). The first identification information IF1 is acquired, for example, by the first game device reading an electronic tag using short-range wireless communication, capturing an image of a two-dimensional code, or the like. For example, the first product and the first identification information IF1 are associated with each other by embedding an electronic tag in the first product, printing a two-dimensional code on the first product or an accessory of the first product, or the like.

Next, the node device 5 included in the blockchain system 6 records the owner of the NFT linked to the first product in the blockchain as a first user (activity A002). The NFT linked to the first product is, for example, one issued by the manufacturer of the first product. Furthermore, this NFT is also linked to the first item. According to another viewpoint, the first item, which is an example of the first electronic data DT1, is associated with the first product, which is a product in real space. According to yet another perspective, the first product and the first item have a one-to-one relationship.

The item may be, for example, an item related to the display mode of the avatar AV in the virtual space. For example, the item is an object itself that can be displayed in association with the first avatar, or an item that has the effect of changing the display mode of the avatar AV. Specifically, for example, the items are clothes, accessories, hairstyles, makeup, facial expressions, pets, etc. that the display control unit 331 displays in association with the avatar AV. For example, the first item has the same appearance as the first product in real space or an appearance corresponding to the first product. The first item can be managed as a non-substitutable item by being associated with a first product having unique value.

Next, the display control unit 331 of the first game device displays a notification on the display 4a of the first game device in a manner visible to the first user (activity A003). Specifically, for example, the notification indicates that the first user has acquired the NFT linked to the first product.

Next, in response to the acquisition unit 230 of the information processing device 2 acquiring the information output from the first game device, the management unit 236 associates and manages the first user's account and one item (activity A004). Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 230 receives information specifying that the first user has acquired the first item associated with the first product. The management unit 236 then manages the first user's account and the first item in association with each other in a database that manages items owned by each user in the virtual space.

Next, the display control unit 331 of the first game device displays the first item on the display 4a of the first game device in a manner visible to the first user (activity A005). Specifically, for example, the display control unit 331 displays the first item as one of the owned items on a screen where the first user can check a list of owned items.

<Display of suggested information SI>
This will be explained below with reference to FIG. First, as an avatar control step, the avatar control unit 232 of the information processing device 2 controls the first avatar AV1 corresponding to the first user to be placed in the virtual space. Specifically, for example, the avatar control unit 232 controls the first avatar AV1 to be placed in the first user's own room, which is an example of the area R (activity A101). Region R is a section in the virtual space. The region R refers to, for example, a continuous range of virtual space in which the user can move via the avatar. Specifically, for example, it is a virtual room surrounded by walls, a ceiling, and a floor, or a virtual town or field surrounded by boundaries that may or may not be visible to the user. For example, the plurality of regions R are managed by the management unit 236.

Next, the display control unit 331 of the first game device causes the display 4a to display the scenery inside the first user's room in a manner that is visible to the first user (activity A102). Specifically, for example, the display control unit 331 displays the visual field corresponding to the first avatar AV1 placed in the first user's own room in a manner that the first user can view.

Next, as an acquisition step, the acquisition unit 330 of the first game device acquires the first relationship that the owner of the first item in the virtual space is the first user (activity A103). Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 330 acquires the transaction history of the NFT recorded on the blockchain and linked to the first item from the blockchain system 6, and identifies the owner of the NFT.

Next, based on the first relationship acquired by the acquisition unit 330 of the first game device, the display control unit 331 displays the first avatar AV1 wearing the first item on the display 4a in a manner visible to the first user. Display (activity A104). According to another viewpoint, as an execution step, the execution unit 332 of the first game device executes specific information processing regarding the first avatar AV1 when the first relationship is acquired. Here, the specific information process is a process of displaying the first item in association with the first avatar AV1. Note that if the acquisition unit 330 does not acquire the first relationship, the first user cannot cause the first avatar AV1 to wear the first item.

Next, the acquisition unit 330 of the first game device receives an input for moving the first avatar AV1 from the first user's room to the park (an example of area R) via the input device 4c. Obtain from the user (activity A105). Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 330 transmits the input acquired from the first user to the information processing device 2 via the communication unit 31 and the communication network 11.

Next, the avatar control unit 232 of the information processing device 2 controls the first avatar AV1 to be placed in the park (activity A106).

Next, the display control unit 331 of the first game device displays the scenery in the park on the display 4a in a manner visible to the first user (activity A107). Specifically, for example, the display control unit 331 displays the visual field corresponding to the first avatar AV1 placed in the park in a manner that is visible to the first user.

Next, the acquisition unit 230 of the information processing device 2 acquires the first relationship as an acquisition step (activity A108).

Next, as a first display step, the display control unit 231 of the information processing device 2 displays suggestion information SI on the first item in the visual field corresponding to the second user different from the first user based on the first relationship. Display them in correspondence. According to another viewpoint, when the acquisition unit 230 does not acquire the first relationship, the display control unit 231 displays the first avatar AV1 on the display 4a of the second game device without displaying the suggestion information SI. (Activity A109).

On the other hand, when the acquisition unit 230 acquires the first relationship, the display control unit 231 selectively displays the suggestion information SI based on the relationship between the first user and the second user. Specifically, for example, when the acquisition unit 230 acquires the first relationship, the acquisition unit 230 further acquires information specifying the relationship between the first user and the second user (activity A110). Here, if the relationship between the first user and the second user satisfies a specific condition, the display control unit 231 displays a suggestion on the first item worn by the first avatar AV1 on the display 4a of the second game device. The information SI is displayed in association with each other (activity A111). On the other hand, if the relationship between the first user and the second user does not satisfy a specific condition, the process of activity A109 is executed. That is, the suggestion information SI is not displayed in the visual field corresponding to the second user.

Here, examples of specific conditions include that the second user has a product or electronic data related to the first product, that both users have a common behavior history or user attributes, and the like. The user's behavior history includes, for example, a history of participation in common events, a history of purchasing products of the same brand as the first product, a history of visiting the sales floor of the first product, etc. This is the user's action history in real space or virtual space. User attributes are information indicating user characteristics, such as age, gender, and content of interest.

The suggestion information SI is information that suggests that the first user is the owner of the first product corresponding to the first item. Specifically, for example, the suggestion information SI is a specific mark, seal, character, symbol, image, object, etc. displayed on the first item. The suggestion information SI does not need to be displayed directly attached to the item, and may be displayed in any manner that allows the user to recognize that it is associated with the item or the avatar AV wearing the item.

Note that the suggestion information SI may be displayed temporarily in a manner that is recognizable to the user, and may then change to a manner that is unrecognizable to the user. Suggestive information SI may be displayed in a common manner regardless of the user's behavior history, user attributes, attributes such as the brand of the first product, usage history described below, etc., or may be displayed in different manners based on them. It's okay. By having a common aspect, it is possible to easily recognize that the first item corresponds to the first product, while by having a different aspect, it is possible to further improve the special feeling of owning the first item. It is also possible to adopt suggestion information SI that has both characteristics by displaying shapes and the like in different manners while expressing color tone and texture in a common manner. Furthermore, expressions such as color tone and texture may be varied depending on the usage history of the first product. Thereby, it is also possible to encourage the purchaser to replace the first product.

To summarize the above, the information processing device 2 includes the control section 23. The control section 23 includes the following sections. As an acquisition step, the acquisition unit 230 acquires the first relationship that the owner of the first electronic data DT1 in the virtual space is the first user. The first electronic data DT1 is associated with a first product/service that is a product or service in real space. As a first display step, the display control unit 231 causes the first electronic data DT1 to be displayed in association with the suggestion information SI in a visual field corresponding to a second user different from the first user based on the first relationship. The suggestion information SI is information that suggests that the first user is the owner of the first goods and services corresponding to the first electronic data DT1.

According to these aspects, it is possible to provide a method of utilizing electronic data associated with goods or services in real space, and it is possible to provide a technique for improving interest in virtual space. In particular, by associating the first item with a real first product whose value is easy for the user to recognize, it is possible to give the user a special feeling of owning the first item in the virtual space. .

In addition, by selectively displaying the suggested information SI based on the relationship between the first user and the second user, it is possible to create an opportunity for conversation between the users and further promote communication between the users. can. Furthermore, it becomes easier for the user to discover other users with the same interests in the virtual space.

Furthermore, by making the first item wearable when the first relationship is acquired, it is possible to provide a stronger motivation to the user to own the NFT. Furthermore, by creating a meaning for owning NFTs other than for speculative purposes, it is possible to further improve the interest of owning electronic data.

3.2 Details of Information Processing The details of the information processing outlined above will be explained using diagrams.

<Avatar AV coordination settings>
FIG. 6 is an image diagram showing an example of the visual field 7a corresponding to the first user. For example, the field of view 7a is the screen displayed on the display 4a of the first game device in activity A102 in FIG.

The field of view 7a is the field of view of the first avatar AV1 (that is, the field of view corresponding to the first user) virtually arranged in the area 70 (in the example of FIG. 6, the first user's own room). Specifically, the field of view 7a is, for example, a screen displayed on the display 4a of the first user's game device 3. The field of view 7a includes a display window 71, an area name 701, a setting content display 702, a virtual object 703, etc. that are virtually arranged within the area 70.

For example, the name of the area 70 is displayed in the area name 701. For example, the area attribute RA of the area 70 is displayed in the area name 701. In the example of FIG. 6, it is displayed that the area attribute RA of the area 70 is set to "casual." The name, area attribute RA, etc. of the area 70 are managed by the management unit 236, for example. The area name 701 and setting content display 702 may be hidden.

The area attribute RA is information regarding attributes set for each area R. Specifically, the area attributes RA are, for example, formal, casual, urban, modern, cool, stylish, classic, elegance, traditional, bohemian, chic, antique, vintage, retro, industrial, natural, country, simple, pop, and cute. , minimal, sports, rock, etc., which represent impressions. Further, the region attribute RA is an attribute specifically representing a style such as an actual region, era, or culture, such as Scandinavian, Asian, Japanese, or mid-century. Also, the area attribute RA may be represented by a specific brand name.

The virtual object 703 is a virtual object virtually placed within the area 70. The virtual objects 703 are, for example, furniture, home appliances, interior decoration, food and drink, buildings, vehicles, animals and plants, objects caused by weather phenomena, characters other than avatars, and the like. In the example of FIG. 6, the virtual object 703 is a full-length mirror placed in the area 70, and the current display mode of the first avatar AV1 corresponding to the first user is shown.

For example, virtual objects 703 may be controlled to have functionality associated with each virtual object 703. In the example of FIG. 6, a display window 71 for setting the coordination of the first avatar AV1 is displayed in response to the first user's operation of moving the first avatar AV1 in front of the full-length mirror.

The display window 71 is a virtual screen displayed within the area 70. In the example of FIG. 6, the display window 71 includes a tab 711, an operation button 712, an item display area 713, an item 714, a first item 715, and a linked display 716. The acquisition unit 330 acquires the coordination settings of the first avatar AV1 through the selection input of the tab 711 or the operation button 712 by the first user.

For example, items are categorized into major categories such as "hairstyle," "clothing," and "accessories," and minor categories such as "tops," "bottoms," "set clothes," "hats," and "shoes." be done. The example in FIG. 6 shows a state in which the "Clothing" tab 711 and the "Top" operation button 712 have been selected by the first user.

In the item display area 713, a list of items 714 owned by the first user (that is, associated with the first user's account) is displayed. The example in FIG. 6 shows a state in which the first user owns the first item 715 associated with the first product, and the first avatar AV1 is wearing the first item 715.

For example, when the first relationship is acquired by the acquisition unit 230, a cooperation display 716 corresponding to the first item 715 is displayed. The linked display 716 is, for example, a display indicating that the first item 715 is linked to a product in real space. For example, the display window 71 may further display data attributes DA associated with the item 714. In the example of FIG. 6, it is displayed that the first item 715 has a data attribute DA of "casual" and is an item that is linked to a product in real space.

Data attribute DA is information that is managed in association with an item. Specifically, for example, the data attribute DA is the same information as the area attribute RA. Further, the data attribute DA is information indicating the condition or characteristics of the item, such as the age, rarity, presence or absence of dirt, and presence or absence of damage of the item.

In the display window 71, the coordination of the first avatar AV1 is set by the first user selecting an operation button 712 of "Leave it to me" or "Determine". Further, for example, by selecting and inputting the "Shop" operation button 712, a screen is displayed where the first user can purchase items.

As shown in FIG. 6, the first avatar AV1 includes an item AV1a. Specifically, the item AV1a is displayed in association with the first avatar AV1. In the example of FIG. 6, item AV1a is the hairstyle and clothing of first avatar AV1. For example, when the first relationship is acquired by the acquisition unit 230, the first user can make the first avatar AV1 wear the first item 715. In the example of FIG. 6, the first item 715 worn by the first avatar AV1 is displayed with suggestion information SI attached thereto. Note that the suggestion information SI only needs to be visible to users other than the first user, and may not be displayed on the display 4a of the first game device.

<Move to other area R>
FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing an example of the visual field 7b corresponding to the first user. For example, the field of view 7b is the screen displayed on the display 4a of the first game device in activity A105 in FIG. Hereinafter, points different from the visual field 7a will be described. The field of view 7b includes a display window 72, an area name 701, a setting content display 702, a virtual object 703, etc. that are virtually arranged within the area 70.

In the example of FIG. 7, the virtual object 703 is a door that connects the area 70 and another area R. For example, the display window 72 is displayed in response to the first user's operation of moving the first avatar AV1 in front of the door.

Display window 72 is a virtual screen displayed within area 70 . For example, display window 72 includes a plurality of operation buttons 721. The acquisition unit 330 receives the designation of the region R as the movement destination through the selection input of the operation button 721 by the first user. For example, the display control unit 331 displays the area R that is frequently used by the first user as a movement destination candidate. Further, for example, in response to the first user's selection of the “move destination list” operation button 721, the display control unit 331 displays a search screen for the movable region R.

<Display of first avatar AV1 in specific area R1>
FIG. 8 is an image diagram showing an example of the visual field 8 corresponding to the second user. The second user is a user other than the first user. For example, a second avatar AV2 (not shown) corresponding to the second user is virtually arranged within the area 80. For example, the field of view 8 is the screen displayed on the display 4a of the second game device in activity A111 in FIG. The visual field 8 includes an avatar AV, a first avatar AV1, a virtual object 801, and the like that are virtually arranged within an area 80 (in the example of FIG. 8, a park).

In the example of FIG. 8, the virtual object 801 is, for example, a tree, a flower, a bench, etc. that are virtually arranged within the area 80. The avatar AV placed in the area 80 may be operated by the user, or may be operated by the avatar control unit 232 regardless of the user's operation. In the example of FIG. 8, suggestion information SI is displayed on items worn by specific avatars AV including first avatar AV1.

[others]
Regarding the information processing method according to the embodiment described above, the following aspects may be adopted.

In one aspect, the first item may be associated with a service. Furthermore, the right to receive any service in real space may be treated as a commodity in real space.

<Updating the display mode of the first item and moving to specific area R1>
FIG. 9 is an activity diagram showing a modified example of information processing executed by the information processing system 1. As shown in FIG. With reference to FIG. 9, a process for arranging the first avatar AV1 in the specific region R1 in a situation where the first avatar AV1 is wearing the first item will be described.

First, the acquisition unit 330 of the first game device acquires the data attribute DA of the first item from the information processing device 2 (activity A201). Here, the manner in which the first avatar AV1 or the first item is displayed is determined based on the data attribute DA associated with the first item. This makes it possible to further increase the user's desire to own each item because the unique characteristics of the item are expressed as the appearance of the item.

Next, the display control unit 331 changes the display mode of the first item based on the data attribute DA acquired by the acquisition unit 330 (activity A202). For example, the data attribute DA is updated based on the first user's usage history of the first product/service in real space or the usage history of the first item in virtual space. According to another viewpoint, as the data attribute DA is updated based on the usage history, the manner in which the first avatar AV1 or the first item is displayed is updated. With this aspect, even in the virtual space, it is possible to create an effect similar to that in the real space, in which items become obsolete. As a result, it is possible to create a new value standard for items related to the time axis, and the interest in the virtual space is further improved. As an example, the usage history of a product in real space may be obtained from the measurement results of a sensor embedded in the product. For example, if the product is shoes, the mileage measured by the sensor may be recorded as the usage history.

Next, the acquisition unit 330 acquires an input from the first user to move the first avatar AV1 from the first user's room to the event venue (an example of the specific area R1) via the input device 4c. (Activity A203).

Next, the acquisition unit 230 of the information processing device 2 acquires the first relationship as an acquisition step (activity A204). If the first relationship is not acquired, the process of moving the first avatar AV1 is not executed.

On the other hand, when the first relationship is acquired, the acquisition unit 230 acquires the data attribute DA of the first item (activity A205), and further acquires the area attribute RA of the event venue (activity A206).

Next, the avatar control unit 232 compares the data attribute DA acquired by the acquisition unit 230 with the area attribute RA (activity A207). Here, if a specific condition is not met, the process of moving the first avatar AV1 is not performed.

On the other hand, if the specific conditions are met, the avatar control unit 232 controls to place the first avatar AV1 at the event venue (activity A208). Here, the specific condition may be that the data attribute DA of the item worn by the first avatar AV1 or the item owned by the first user matches the area attribute RA. For example, in the case of an event co-hosted by multiple brands, two or more area attributes RA may be set for the event venue. In this case, the specific condition may be that the data attribute DA of at least one item matches the area attribute RA. In another aspect, it may be determined whether the first avatar AV1 can enter the room based on the usage history of the first product or the first item. For example, the predetermined condition may be that the first user owns shoes that have traveled a certain distance or more, or an item corresponding to the shoes.

Next, the display control unit 331 of the first game device displays the scenery inside the event venue on the display 4a in a manner visible to the first user (activity A209). Specifically, for example, the display control unit 331 displays the field of view corresponding to the first avatar AV1 placed in the event venue in a manner that is visible to the first user.

To describe this process from another perspective, the specific information process is a process of arranging the first avatar AV1 in a specific area R1 in the virtual space. In the execution step, specific information processing is selectively executed based on the data attribute DA associated with the first item. Preferably, in the execution step, the specific information processing is selectively executed based on the relationship between the data attribute DA and the area attribute RA associated with the specific area R1.

By allowing the avatar AV to enter the specific area R1 only when the first relationship is acquired, the user can be more strongly motivated to own the NFT. Furthermore, by linking with the data attribute DA or area attribute RA to determine whether the avatar AV can enter the specific area R1, it is possible to give the item a role as an admission ticket and create more diverse values for the item. can.

As another aspect, the process of displaying the first item may be restricted due to the data attribute DA being updated based on the usage history of the first product or the first item. Specifically, for example, when the period of use or the amount of use satisfies a specific condition, a process may be performed in which the user cannot use the first item in the virtual space. Furthermore, a process may be performed to make an item that is no longer usable usable again, depending on the user's behavior in the real space or the virtual space. For example, the process of making the item usable may be performed by repairing the item in response to payment of consideration. With such an aspect, the virtual space can be brought closer to the real space, and the interest in the virtual space is further improved.

FIG. 10 is an image diagram showing an example of the visual field 7c corresponding to the first user. For example, the field of view 7c is the screen displayed on the display 4a of the first game device in activity A209 of FIG. The field of view 7c includes a plurality of avatars AV, virtual objects 703, etc. that are virtually arranged within the area 70 (in the example of FIG. 10, the event venue).

For example, the event venue shown in FIG. 10 is a venue for an event held by a specific fashion brand, and is set to allow only avatars AV wearing items associated with products of that brand to enter. In the example of FIG. 10, each avatar AV is wearing different items, and suggestion information SI suggesting an association with a product in real space is displayed attached to each item.

<Transfer of the first product and first item>
In one embodiment, the first product may be transferable between users at the event venue. According to another viewpoint, the specific area R1 may function as an NFT exchange (marketplace). Preferably, the first product and the first item are transferred to another user while maintaining the association between the first product and the first item. This makes it possible to suppress fluctuations in the value of the first item that does not exist in real space.

11 and 12 are activity diagrams showing modified examples of information processing executed by the information processing system 1. Using these, the flow of the transfer process of the first product and the first item will be explained. In the examples of FIGS. 11 and 12, the first item is transferred along with the first product, but the reverse is also possible.

First, the acquisition unit 330 of the first game device acquires an input requesting the sale of a first product and an NFT linked to the first product from the first user via the input device 4c (activity A301).

Next, the acquisition unit 330 of the second game device acquires information regarding the first product put up for sale by the first user from the information processing device 2 or the blockchain system 6. Subsequently, the presentation unit 333 presents the information (specifically, presentation information PI, for example) acquired by the acquisition unit 330 in a manner that the second user can understand (activity A302). Presentation information PI is information regarding the first product or first item, and specifically includes, for example, the appearance, characteristics, usage history, price, transaction history, number of repairs, and manufacturer of the first product or first item. (or issuer) etc. According to another viewpoint, as a presentation step, when the first avatar AV1 and the second avatar AV2 corresponding to the second user are arranged in the specific region R1, the presentation unit 234 performs the presentation of the first product/service or the first product/service. Information regarding one item is presented to the second user. Such an aspect can facilitate communication between users regarding items.

Next, the acquisition unit 330 of the second game device acquires an input requesting the purchase of the first product and the NFT linked to the first product from the second user via the input device 4c (activity A303). .

Next, the node device 5 included in the blockchain system 6 records the owner of the NFT linked to the first product on the blockchain as a second user (activity A304).

Next, the display control unit 331 of the second game device causes the display 4a of the second game device to display a notification in a manner visible to the second user (activity A305). Specifically, for example, the notification indicates that the second user has acquired the NFT linked to the first product.

On the other hand, in response to the acquisition unit 330 of the first game device acquiring the transaction information TI, the display control unit 331 displays a notification on the display 4a of the first game device in a manner visible to the first user. (Activity A306). Specifically, for example, the notification indicates that the transfer of the NFT linked to the first product to the second user has been completed. According to another viewpoint, in the acquisition step, transaction information TI of the first item is further acquired when the first avatar AV1 and the second avatar AV2 corresponding to the second user are placed in the specific area R1. The transaction information TI includes information indicating that the first item has been transferred from the first user to the second user. For example, the transaction information TI may be virtual currency or NFT transaction data recorded on a blockchain.

Next, the acquisition unit 330 of the first game device acquires, via the input device 4c, an input from the first user indicating that shipping of the first product to the second user has been completed (activity A307). . For example, anonymous shipping using account information managed by the information processing device 2 may be used for exchanging products between users.

Next, the management unit 236 of the information processing device 2 deletes the first item from the first user's account (activity A308). Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 230 receives information input in activity A307. Then, the management unit 236 deletes the first item from the first user's account in the database that manages owned items in the virtual space of each user.

Next, the display control unit 331 of the second game device causes the display 4a of the second game device to display a notification in a manner visible to the second user (activity A309). Specifically, for example, the notification indicates that the first user has completed shipping the first product.

Next, after the second user receives the first product, the process starts in response to the acquisition unit 330 of the second game device acquiring the first identification information IF1 from the first product (activity A401). .

Next, the node device 5 included in the blockchain system 6 records the transaction history of the first product on the blockchain based on the information output from the information processing device 2 (activity A402).

Next, the display control unit 331 of the second game device displays a notification on the display 4a of the second game device in a manner visible to the second user (activity A403). Specifically, for example, it indicates that the second user has acquired the first item linked to the first product.

Next, the management unit 236 of the information processing device 2 manages the first item in association with the second user's account (activity A404).

Next, the display control unit 331 of the second game device displays the first item on the display 4a of the second game device in a manner visible to the second user (activity A405).

Next, the granting unit 235 of the information processing device 2 grants the first user the price for the first product (and first item) paid by the second user.

Since the first product or the first item can be transferred between users in the specific area R1, users can be motivated to enter the specific area R1. As another aspect, the specific area R1 may be not only an event venue but also a transaction room where users can negotiate transactions one-on-one. Further, it may be possible to present or transfer information about the first product or the first item only in this transaction room.

Alternatively, a user may be able to temporarily borrow only items from other users. Before purchasing the first product, the user may be able to borrow the first item for a trial and have the avatar AV wear it. Further, after the transfer of the NFT from the first user to the second user is completed, if the second user does not read the first identification information IF1 even after a predetermined period has passed, the owner of the NFT You may return to one user.

<Other aspects of item acquisition>
FIG. 13 is an activity diagram showing a modified example of information processing executed by the information processing system 1. A process in which the first user purchases the second product based on the electronic medium EM obtained in the virtual space will be described using FIG. 13.

First, the acquisition unit 330 of the second game device acquires an input from the second user to transfer the electronic medium EM to the first user via the input device 4c (activity A501). The electronic medium EM is, for example, information associated with a second product or service that is a product or service in real space. Specifically, for example, the electronic medium EM may be an NFT (for example, an NFT ticket), an electronic ticket other than an NFT, an electronic coupon, a serial code, a link to a website, or the like. The electronic medium EM may be obtainable by the first user via the first avatar AV1 placed in the virtual space. The electronic medium EM may be, for example, an electronic ticket given to a user who has purchased a specific product. Furthermore, a user who has obtained an electronic ticket may be restricted from using the electronic ticket for himself/herself. As a result, exchange of electronic tickets between users can be activated, and users can be motivated to participate in limited events.

Next, the acquisition unit 330 of the first game device acquires the electronic medium EM from the second game device (activity A502). Subsequently, the acquisition unit 330 of the first game device acquires an input for using the electronic medium EM from the first user via the input device 4c.

Next, the acquisition unit 330 of the information processing device 2 acquires the electronic medium EM and authenticates the first user (activity A503).

Next, the display control unit 231 of the information processing device 2 causes the display 4a of the first game device to display a website where the second item can be purchased in a manner visible to the first user (activity A504). According to another viewpoint, the display control unit 231 performs the acquisition of the second product and service when the electronic medium EM corresponding to the second product and service, which is a product or service in real space, is specified as the second display step. information regarding the display is displayed in a manner that is visible to the first user. With this aspect, it is possible to further strengthen the cooperation between the virtual space and the real space, and to diversify the routes for obtaining products in the real space. Furthermore, communication in the virtual space can be promoted between the user who wants to obtain the limited product and the user who owns the electronic medium EM.

Next, the acquisition unit 330 of the first game device acquires an input to purchase the second product from the first user via the input device 4c (activity A505).

Next, the execution unit 233 of the information processing device 2 executes the purchasing process for the second product based on the input obtained from the first game device (activity A506).

Thereafter, the first user can acquire the second item associated with the second product by reading the second identification information IF2 of the obtained second product using the first game device. The second item acquisition process may be the same as the process described in FIG. 4, so the description will be omitted.

According to another viewpoint, in the provision step, when information identifying the second goods and services (for example, second identification information IF2) is specified, the provision unit 235 provides a second product and service associated with the second product and service. The electronic data DT2 (for example, the second item) is given to the first user. With this aspect, the user can obtain the second item from the electronic medium EM distributed in the virtual space via the second product in the real space. This creates a flow of objects between the real space and the virtual space, further improving the interest in the virtual space.

FIG. 14 is an image diagram showing a modified example of the screen displayed on the display 4a. For example, the purchase screen 9 is a screen displayed on the display 4a of the first game device in activity A504 in FIG. 13. The purchase screen 9 includes a product photo 91, product information 92, operation buttons 93, and the like. The field of view 7d may be the same as the field of view 7a in FIG. 6, so a description thereof will be omitted.

For example, the purchase screen 9 may not be displayed until authentication using the electronic medium EM is completed. For example, the product photo 91 shows the appearance of the second product, and the product information 92 shows information about the second product, such as the price. The information processing device 2 may execute the purchase process based on input from the user via the operation button 93.

The field of view 7d shows an example of a screen in which the first user reads the second identification information IF2 from the second product and acquires the second item. For example, in the list of items owned by the first user, a second item 717 and a linked display 716 associated with the second item 717 are displayed.

The various information explained in the above example may be stored in any of the blockchain system 6, the storage unit 22 of the information processing device 2, or the storage unit 32 of the game device 3. Furthermore, the information processing system 1 may be a system that does not include the blockchain system 6. In that case, the electronic data associated with the product may not be NFT. Note that the device operated by the user is not limited to the game device 3, and there is no particular restriction on the type of device as long as it has a similar configuration.

Aspects of the embodiments described above may be programs. The program causes a computer (for example, information processing device 2) to execute each step in the information processing method.

Furthermore, each aspect described below may be provided.

(1) An information processing method executed by an information processing system, comprising the following steps, in which the acquisition step establishes a first relationship in which the first user is the owner of the first electronic data in the virtual space. Here, the first electronic data is associated with a first product or service that is a product or service in real space, and in the first display step, based on the first relationship, the first electronic data is associated with a first product or service that is a product or service in real space. Suggestion information is displayed in association with the first electronic data in a field of view corresponding to a different second user, and the suggestion information indicates that the owner of the first goods and services corresponding to the first electronic data is A method that is information suggesting that the user is a first user.

(2) In the information processing method described in (1) above, in the first display step, the suggestion information is selectively displayed based on the relationship between the first user and the second user.

(3) In the information processing method according to (1) or (2) above, further, in the avatar control step, a first avatar corresponding to the first user is controlled to be placed in a virtual space, and in the execution step Here, a method of executing specific information processing regarding the first avatar when the first relationship is acquired.

(4) In the information processing method according to (3) above, the specific information processing is a process of arranging the first avatar in a specific area in the virtual space, and in the execution step, the first avatar is placed in a specific area in the virtual space. A method for selectively performing the specific information processing based on associated data attributes.

(5) In the information processing method according to (4) above, in the execution step, the specific information processing is selectively executed based on the relationship between the data attribute and the area attribute associated with the specific area. how to.

(6) In the information processing method according to (5) above, further, in the presenting step, when the first avatar and the second avatar corresponding to the second user are arranged in the specific area, A method of presenting information regarding the first goods and services or the first electronic data to the second user.

(7) In the information processing method according to (5) or (6) above, in the acquiring step, the first avatar and the second avatar corresponding to the second user are arranged in the specific area. further acquiring transaction information of the first electronic data, where the transaction information includes information indicating that the first electronic data has been transferred from the first user to the second user; Method.

(8) In the information processing method according to any one of (3) to (7) above, the specific information processing is a process of displaying the first electronic data in association with the first avatar. , wherein a manner in which the first avatar or the first electronic data is displayed is determined based on data attributes associated with the first electronic data.

(9) In the information processing method described in (8) above, the data attribute is a usage history of the first user in the real space of the first goods and services, or a usage history of the first electronic data in the virtual space. A method that is updated based on usage history.

(10) The information processing method according to (9) above, wherein the aspect is updated as the data attribute is updated based on the usage history.

(11) In the information processing method according to (9) or (10) above, the process of displaying the first electronic data is restricted due to the data attribute being updated based on the usage history. .

(12) In the information processing method according to any one of (3) to (11) above, further, in the second display step, electronic information corresponding to a second product or service that is a product or service in the real space is displayed. When the medium is specified, information regarding the acquisition of the second goods and services is displayed in a manner visible to the first user, and the electronic medium is placed in the virtual space by the first user. said first avatar.

(13) In the information processing method described in (12) above, further, in the provision step, when information identifying the second goods and services is specified, the second electronic information associated with the second goods and services is A method of providing data to the first user.

(14) A program that causes a computer to execute each step described in any one of (1) to (13) above.

(15) An information processing system, comprising a control unit, and the control unit is configured to execute each step described in any one of (1) to (13) above.
Of course, this is not the case.

Finally, although various embodiments according to the present disclosure have been described, these are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. The new embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the disclosure. The embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the disclosure, as well as within the scope of the disclosure described in the claims and its equivalents.

1: Information processing system 11: Communication network 2: Information processing device 20: Communication bus 21: Communication unit 22: Storage unit 23: Control unit 230: Acquisition unit 231: Display control unit 232: Avatar control unit 233: Execution unit 234: Presentation unit 235 : Addition unit 236 : Management unit 3 : Game device 30 : Communication bus 31 : Communication unit 32 : Storage unit 33 : Control unit 330 : Acquisition unit 331 : Display control unit 332 : Execution unit 333 : Presentation unit 34a : Graphic Processing section 34b: Audio processing section 34c: Operation section 4a: Display 4b: Speaker 4c: Input device 5: Node device 50: Communication bus 51: Communication section 52: Storage section 53: Control section 6: Block chain system 7a: Field of view 7b : Field of view 7c : Field of view 7d : Field of view 70 : Area 701 : Area name 702 : Setting content display 703 : Virtual object 71 : Display window 711 : Tab 712 : Operation button 713 : Item display area 714 : Item 715 : First item 716 : Cooperative display 717: Second item 72: Display window 721: Operation button 8: Field of view 80: Area 801: Virtual object 9: Purchase screen 91: Product photo 92: Product information 93: Operation button AV: Avatar AV1: First avatar AV1a : Item AV2 : Second avatar DA : Data attribute DT1 : First electronic data DT2 : Second electronic data EM : Electronic medium IF1 : First identification information IF2 : Second identification information PI : Presentation information R : Area R1 : Specific area RA: Area attribute SI: Suggestion information TI: Transaction information

Claims (15)

An information processing method executed by an information processing system, the method comprising:
Equipped with the following steps,
In the acquisition step, a first relationship is acquired in which the owner of the first electronic data in the virtual space is the first user, and here, the first electronic data is a first relationship that is a product or a service in the real space. It is associated with goods and services,
In the first display step, based on the first relationship, suggestion information is displayed in association with the first electronic data in a visual field corresponding to a second user different from the first user, and here, the suggestion information is displayed in association with the first electronic data. is information suggesting that the owner of the first goods and services corresponding to the first electronic data is the first user. In the information processing method according to claim 1,
In the first displaying step, the suggestion information is selectively displayed based on the relationship between the first user and the second user. In the information processing method according to claim 1,
Furthermore, in the avatar control step, a first avatar corresponding to the first user is controlled to be placed in the virtual space,
In the execution step, when the first relationship is acquired, the method includes executing specific information processing regarding the first avatar. In the information processing method according to claim 3,
The specific information process is a process of arranging the first avatar in a specific area in the virtual space,
In the execution step, the specific information processing is selectively executed based on data attributes associated with the first electronic data. In the information processing method according to claim 4,
In the execution step, the specific information processing is selectively executed based on the relationship between the data attribute and the area attribute associated with the specific area. In the information processing method according to claim 5,
Furthermore, in the presenting step, when the first avatar and the second avatar corresponding to the second user are arranged in the specific area, information regarding the first goods and services or the first electronic data, A method for presenting to the second user. In the information processing method according to claim 5,
In the acquiring step, when the first avatar and a second avatar corresponding to the second user are placed in the specific area, transaction information of the first electronic data is further acquired, and here: The transaction information includes information indicating that the first electronic data has been transferred from the first user to the second user. In the information processing method according to claim 3,
The specific information processing is a process of displaying the first electronic data in association with the first avatar, and here, the manner in which the first avatar or the first electronic data is displayed is based on the first electronic data. A method determined based on data attributes associated with the data. The information processing method according to claim 8,
The data attribute is updated based on a usage history of the first user in the real space of the first goods and services or a usage history of the first electronic data in the virtual space. The information processing method according to claim 9,
The method wherein the aspect is updated in response to the data attribute being updated based on the usage history. The information processing method according to claim 9,
A method in which a process for displaying the first electronic data is limited by the data attribute being updated based on the usage history. In the information processing method according to claim 3,
Furthermore, in the second display step, when an electronic medium corresponding to a second product or service that is a product or service in the real space is specified, information regarding acquisition of the second product or service is displayed to the first user. displaying the electronic medium in a visible manner, wherein the electronic medium is obtainable by the first user via the first avatar placed in the virtual space. The information processing method according to claim 12,
Furthermore, in the providing step, when information identifying the second product and service is specified, the method includes providing second electronic data associated with the second product and service to the first user. A program,
A computer that causes a computer to execute each step according to any one of claims 1 to 13. An information processing system,
Equipped with a control unit,
The control unit is configured to execute each step according to any one of claims 1 to 13.