JP3568762B2 - Scenario management device and medium storing program for scenario management - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an editing tool for a device that provides information by multimedia using a display device, and more particularly, to a multimedia authoring tool that interactively transmits information to a user.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The scenario editing function in the conventional multimedia authoring tool is to combine provided information into individual logical screens, construct a plurality of screens, and sequentially connect the logical screens according to the scenario (scenario of the scenario). When there are a plurality of execution orders selectively, the order is constructed in a tree shape). Then, a scenario constructed from a plurality of logical screens as described above is stored as one scenario. The information (logical screen) actually provided is checked for execution according to the scenario.
[0003]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of scenario construction and confirmation execution according to the prior art. A thick frame in the figure shows a window 300 opened on the display screen of the display device, and a menu bar 400 including individual menu items is displayed on the upper edge. In the displayed window 300, the subscripted rectangles of alphanumeric characters (A1 to A6, B1 to B4, C1, C2, D1, D2, etc.) connected to each other are icons (pictograms) representing one logical screen. It is.
[0004]
Scenarios (A to C) denoted by 201 to 203 are constructed by combining these icons. In the figure, a scenario A201 and a scenario B202 are for explaining the editing process.
[0005]
The configuration of scenario A201 will be described. In the first series, a procedure for providing information (logical screen; image, character, text, sound, BGM, screen effect, etc.) is displayed by linking subscripted icons A1 to A6 (representation of logical screen). The provision of the subsequent information indicated by A2 and the icon A3 is configured so as to branch to the icon B1 or the icon C1 or the like in accordance with a user's instruction. Further, at a position subsequent to the icon B2, it is constructed such that it can branch to the icon B3 or the icon D1 by the user's selection, and is stored in a memory (not shown) with a name and the like which can be distinguished from other scenarios.
[0006]
On the other hand, in the configuration of the scenario B202, in the first stream, the subscripted icons of W1 to W3 (representation of the logical screen) are provided, and the subsequent scenario portion of the icon W3 is the same as that partially constructed in the scenario A201. Although it is constructed by a scenario (indicated by a dotted frame in the figure), as a means for editing the scenario, a scenario of a dotted frame portion is constructed independently of the scenario A201, and can be distinguished from other scenarios. Are stored in the memory under various names.
[0007]
Scenario C203 describes an execution process when information (logical screen; image, character, text, sound, BGM, screen effect, etc.) of the icon B4 in the scenario is maintained.
[0008]
As shown in the figure, the execution of the information (logical screen; image, character, text, voice, BGM, screen effect, etc.) of the icon B4 (indicated by a dotted frame) in the scenario C203 is performed on the first logical screen based on the icon A1. Is developed in a separate window or the like on the display screen 100 and execution is started. Subsequently, the second logical screen based on the icon A2 is similarly developed and executed. Via the execution of the logical screen based on B1, the execution of the logical screen based on the maintained icon B4 is sequentially reached.
[0009]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, in the scenario editing process, even if a scenario pattern (shown shaded in FIG. 6) created during the creation of one scenario appears during the creation of another scenario, Each scenario is stored separately with a name that can be distinguished from others, so it is not possible to extract only a part of the scenario, and it is a common configuration between scenarios. However, there is also the inconvenience that the two cannot be shared and constructed, and furthermore, it is also necessary to execute a check when any of the logical screens is maintained (change or correction of an image, sound, BGM, screen effect, sound effect). , Which is a wasteful process and time, in which execution must always be started from the logical screen at the top of the scenario and transitioned to the logical screen maintained. It was.
[0010]
In view of such a point, the present invention is a newly created invention, in which a scenario can be divided and registered as a partial scenario, and a means for sharing the registered partial scenario even when editing a separate scenario is provided. It is an object to provide means that can be selectively executed from an arbitrary logical screen in a scenario.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The above problems are solved by the present invention configured as follows.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the principle of the present invention. FIG. 1A is a block diagram showing the principle of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a block diagram showing the principle of the present invention.
[0012]
In FIG. 1A, reference numeral 1 denotes display means, 2 denotes scenario selection means, 3 denotes scenario representation registration means, and 4 denotes scenario storage means.
On the display screen on the display means 1, a logical screen, which is a constituent unit of the scenario, is iconified, and is displayed by defining a front-back branching relationship by a line.
[0013]
The scenario selecting means 2 selects a range of a part of the scenario (including a plurality of icons) displayed on the display screen of the display means 1 using, for example, a rubber band. The scenario storage means 4 stores in the memory the icons included in the range selected by the scenario selection means 2 and a copy of the connection information. The scenario representation registration means 3 is configured to generate an icon representing the scenario portion stored by the scenario storage means 4 and to register the icon in the memory in association with the copy.
[0014]
In FIG. B, reference numeral 5 denotes a logical screen display control unit, and reference numeral 6 denotes a logical screen execution unit, and the same reference numerals as those in FIG.
Then, the scenario selecting means 2 selects a part of the scenario (including a plurality of icons) displayed on the display screen of the display means 1 by using, for example, a rubber band or the like. The logical screen display control means 5 selectively displays the logical screen represented by the icons included in the selection range on the display means 1, and the execution means 6 executes the logical screen displayed on the display means 1. To be configured.
[0015]
Also, the configuration shown in FIG. 1 is configured to function and operate as a module of the program shown in FIG. 1A or FIG. 1B, and is stored in a storage medium in a readable manner.
[0016]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
The embodiment of the present invention includes three configurations. In the first configuration, required parts of a scenario are grouped and stored (partial scenario storage). Next, the second configuration is to share the stored partial scenarios and combine them behind any icons in other scenarios. In the third configuration, a desired logical screen (represented by an icon) in the scenario is selected, and an execution instruction is issued from the selected logical screen.
[0017]
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of scenario storage according to the present invention corresponding to the first configuration, and is an operation diagram A and B and a flowchart C.
In the figure, reference numeral 300 denotes a window for expanding and displaying the constructed scenario; 400, a menu bar attached to the window 300; 401, a save menu; 402, an area menu; This is a menu column. Reference numeral 201 denotes a scenario A constructed on the window 300, and reference numeral 204 denotes a partial scenario of the scenario A201. An icon window 301 displays icons associated with the partial scenarios to be stored.
[0018]
The operation diagrams A and B will be described with reference to a flowchart C.
Step S1: The work is started in a state where the scenario editing mode is set. A region menu 402 is clicked with a cursor operated by a pointing device (not shown), and then the cursor is moved to the upper left of the icon B2 in FIG. A, and is moved (dragged) to the lower right of the icon D2 in the clicked state. By this operation, for example, a frame such as a rubber band is drawn, and the partial scenarios 204 are grouped. (Functional diagram A)
Step S2: By clicking the save menu 401 with a cursor, a copy of the grouped partial scenarios 204 is to be saved. (Functional diagram A)
Step S3: It is determined whether or not the partial scenario 204 is in a form that can be stored. If it is determined that storage is possible, the process proceeds to step S4 (operation diagram B), and if it is determined that storage is not possible, the process returns to step S1 again.
[0019]
Step S4: A window open command is input to open the icon window 301. An icon (for example, a spade mark) displayed in the icon window 301 is selected as an icon to be given to the partial scenario 204. Alternatively, if no suitable icon is found in the displayed existing icons, a new icon is generated by a function provided by the icon window 301 (an icon designed with a symbol that can be associated with the structural form of the partial scenario). ).
Step S5: Next, a copy of the grouped partial scenario 204 is stored in a memory (not shown), and the selected icon is registered in a memory (not shown) in association with the selected icon. (Functional diagram B)
Next, FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of scenario combination of the present invention corresponding to the second configuration, and is an operation diagram A to an operation diagram D and a flowchart E.
[0020]
Then, a case will be described in which an undefined screen icon B0 is connected behind the icon B1 in the pre-combination scenario 200, and a scenario having the same configuration as the partial scenario 204 constructed in FIG. .
[0021]
In the figure, reference numeral 403 denotes a combined menu, which is an individual menu column set in the menu bar 400. Reference numeral 200 denotes a pre-combination scenario in which copies of the partial scenario 204 are combined, and the same reference numerals as those in FIG.
[0022]
The operation diagrams A to D will be sequentially described with reference to a flowchart E in FIG.
Step S6: The cursor (not shown) is moved, and the icon B0 on the displayed pre-combination scenario 200 is selected and clicked. The clicked icon B0 is inverted or its display color changes as shown in the figure. (Functional diagram A)
Step S7: Move the cursor to the combination menu 403 and click it to open the icon window 301. (Functional diagram B)
Step S8: In the opened icon window 301, a plurality of icons that are grouped and associated with the saved partial scenarios are displayed. Therefore, a desired icon (a spade mark in this case) in the icon window 301 is clicked with a cursor. When the icon is clicked, the partial scenario 204 associated with the icon is read, the confirmation window 302 opens, and the saved partial scenario 204 is displayed. When the operator visually confirms the partial scenario 204 (scrolls the confirmation window as necessary) and inputs a determination signal from an input unit (not shown), processing for a connection interface with the initially selected icon B1 is performed. Will be performed. (Functional diagram C)
Step S9: When the adjustment of the interface between the partial scenario 204 and the icon B1 is completed, the combined scenario 201A is displayed on the window 300. (Functional diagram D)
Next, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of execution of a partial scenario of the present invention corresponding to the third configuration, and is an operation diagram A, an operation diagram B, and a flowchart C. In the figure, a case where information (logical screen) displayed by icons B2, B3, and D1 in scenario A201 is alternatively selected will be described.
[0023]
On the menu bar 400, an execution menu 404 for setting "execution confirmation" is set. Reference numeral 600 denotes a button for instructing selection of a logical screen, and reference numeral 501 denotes, for example, a logical screen associated with the icon B2.
[0024]
The operation will be described with reference to a flowchart C of FIG.
Step S10: Work is started in a state where the scenario editing mode is set. An area menu 402 is clicked with a cursor operated by a pointing device (not shown). Subsequently, the cursor is moved to the upper left of the icon B2, and is moved (dragged) to the lower right of the icon D1 in a clicked state. By this operation, for example, a frame such as a rubber band is drawn, and the execution scenarios 205 are grouped. (Functional diagram A)
Step S11: Move the cursor (not shown) and click the execution menu 404 in the menu column. (Functional diagram A)
Step S12: The logical screen 501 associated with the first icon B2 selected in the frame is developed in the window 300. By pressing the button 600, the continuous thread in the selected partial scenario (icons B2, B3, D1) is traced, and the logical screen associated with each icon is sequentially developed. That is, when the grouped execution scenarios 205 are confirmed, the logical screen 501 associated with the icon B2 as shown in the operation diagram B is first developed and displayed on the window 300. Here, when the right triangle button in the button 600 is pressed, a logical screen (not shown) associated with the icon B3 is displayed. On the other hand, when the left triangle button is pressed, the logical screen associated with the icon D1 is displayed. (Not shown) is displayed.
[0025]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram for explaining an embodiment of the present invention that performs the above-described operation. In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a memory, 10A denotes a scenario storage area, 10B denotes a logical screen storage area, and 10C denotes an icon registration. Area. 11 is a display control unit, 11A is a scenario development unit, 11B is a logical screen development unit, 11C is a work area, 12 is a cursor signal capture unit, 13 is a menu display unit, 14 is a determination unit, and 15 is a mode management unit. , 16 is a partial scenario capturing unit, 20 is a memory, 20A is a partial scenario storage area, and 20B is an icon registration area. Reference numeral 30 denotes a partial scenario combination unit, 40 denotes a scenario execution position designation unit, 50 denotes a logical screen execution unit, and the other components having the same reference numerals denote the same components.
[0026]
The operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.
A cursor (not shown) controlled by a pointing device such as a mouse is displayed on the display screen 100, and a cursor position signal and a click or drag signal at the position are input. In each window opened / closed by a window management unit (not shown), a menu bar 400 is displayed at a designated position by a signal from the menu display unit 13.
[0027]
The scenario developing unit 11A newly creates a scenario A201 as shown in FIG. 2 using the work area 11C or updates the scenario A201 as shown in FIG. It is displayed in the upper window 300.
[0028]
The scenario A201 constructed in the work area 11C is stored and held in the memory 10 according to a save command issued in a predetermined procedure.
The display screen 100 has various scrolling functions such as vertical scrolling.
[0029]
A cursor movement position signal or click signal applied on the display screen 100 by a mouse or the like is transmitted to the determination unit 14 by the cursor signal capturing unit 12.
The determination unit 14 analyzes information such as a cursor position signal (X and Y coordinates on the screen), a single-click or double-click signal, and a region signal by dragging, and displays the information on the work area 11C received via the display control unit 11. And outputs the result of the comparison with the icon position information of the scenario A201 constructed in the above, and the comparison with the display position signal of the menu received via the menu display unit 13.
[0030]
If the cursor signal is a click signal in the area of the menu bar 400, the mode management unit 15 outputs a menu display update instruction signal to the menu display unit 13 by comparing the cursor position with the display position of the individual menu. Then, the mode is shifted to each mode (scenario storage, scenario combination, scenario execution, area designation, etc.) according to the menu type.
[0031]
When the mode is shifted to the area setting mode, the cursor drag signal displays a frame for framing on the display screen 100 using a rubber band or the like.
[Save partial scenario; see Fig. 2]
The partial scenario capturing unit 16 receives the region designation information (the dotted frame in the operation diagram A of FIG. 2) from the mode management unit 15 and, via the display control unit 11, the icon position information (icon) on the work region 11C. A1 to A6, icons B1 to B4, icons C1 and C2, and icons D1 and D2) are acquired.
[0032]
Then, the icons (icons B2 to B4, icons D1 and D2) included in the designated area (dotted frame) are extracted while comparing and collating with the icon display coordinates, and the extracted icon information and the line information linking them are extracted. Are obtained and grouped as a partial scenario 204.
[0033]
Subsequently, a window management unit (not shown) is started to open the icon window 301 (the operation diagram B in FIG. 2), and icons (for example, club type, heart type, spade type, etc.) prepared in advance or separately are displayed. I do. The operator who looks at the opened icon window 301 operates a mouse or the like (not shown), and selects, for example, “spade type” as an icon to be associated and registered by clicking a cursor.
[0034]
This selection signal is input again to the partial scenario capturing unit 16 via the cursor signal capturing unit 12 described above.
Then, the icons (icons B2 to B4, icons D1 and D2) for constructing the partial scenario 204 and the line information are written in the partial scenario storage area 20A, and information for linking the selected icon (spade type) to the partial scenario 204 is added. Is registered in the icon registration area 20B.
[0035]
[Combining partial scenarios; see Fig. 3]
The partial scenario combining unit 30 receives a cursor signal (inverted icon B1 shown in FIG. 3) clicked on the display screen 100 from the mode management unit 15 via the cursor signal capturing unit 12, and via the scenario expanding unit 11A. To obtain the icon position information on the work area 11C, and confirms that the clicked icon is the icon B1.
[0036]
Next, a window management unit (not shown) is activated to open the icon window 301 (action diagram B in FIG. 3), and icons (club type, heart type, spade type, etc.) in which partial scenarios are registered in advance are registered in the icon registration area 20B. From the opened icon window 301, operating a mouse or the like (not shown) of the “spade type” as an icon representing the partial scenario 204 to be connected behind the icon B1 and selecting the icon by clicking the cursor on the operator Let it.
[0037]
When this selection signal is notified through the above-described path (cursor signal acquisition unit to mode management unit), the partial scenario combining unit 30 reads out the partial scenario 204 associated with the icon from the partial scenario storage area 20A, and A notification is sent to the window management unit not to open, the confirmation window 302 is opened, and the partial scenario 204 is displayed via the display control unit 11.
[0038]
Then, upon receiving the confirmation input by the operator, the connection conditions with the icon B1 are adjusted (check for duplicate screen label names, the label names are changed, the branch destination information is updated, etc.), and the scenario A201 that has been combined is displayed. It is displayed on the display screen 100 via the control unit 11.
[0039]
[Execution of partial scenario; see Fig. 4]
The scenario execution position designation unit 40 receives the region designation information (the dotted frame in the operation diagram A of FIG. 4) from the mode management unit 15 and, via the display control unit 11, the icon position information ( Icons A1 to A6, icons B1 to B4, icons C1 and C2, and icons D1 and D2) are acquired.
[0040]
Then, the icons (icons B2, B3, and icon D1) included in the designated area (dotted frame) are extracted while comparing and collating with the icon display coordinate values, and the extracted icon information and the line information linking them are obtained. Then, they are grouped as an execution scenario 205. Subsequently, information of individual icons (icons B2, B3, and icon D1) grouped as the execution scenario 205 is input to the logical screen execution unit 50.
[0041]
The logical screen execution unit 50 acquires a logical screen corresponding to each icon from the work area 11C, activates a window management unit (not shown), opens the window 300 (operation diagram B in FIG. 4), and specifies a logical screen transition. Along with the button 600, for example, a logical screen 501 corresponding to the icon B1 is expanded and displayed.
[0042]
By clicking the button 600 displayed in the window 300 with a cursor (not shown), the position signal is input to the logical screen execution unit 50 via the above-described cursor signal capturing unit 12, and the leftward or rightward button 600 is clicked. As a result, the display of the corresponding logical screen (for example, icon B2 = logical screen 501, icon B3 = logical screen 502, icon D1 = logical screen 503) is notified to the display control unit 11 in cooperation with the execution scenario 205. I do.
[0043]
The memory 10 in FIG. 5 is operated when a load / save command (not shown) is issued according to the progress of the scenario editing work.
The memory used in the present invention is portable or can be operated by a memory function of a server computer.
[0044]
Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the description has been given of the configuration as the management device. However, the operation is to be a program based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and stored in a portable or installed type memory so as to be readable. Also belong to the embodiment of the present invention. At this time, a program is constructed using each block shown in FIG. 5 as a memory and an execution module.
[0045]
【The invention's effect】
As described in detail above, according to the present invention, an arbitrary number of scenario parts at an arbitrary position can be registered by group cursor, and the registered partial scenarios can be used for building other scenarios. It has a special effect that can greatly reduce the labor and time of construction. Further, when an individual logical screen is updated, a designated logical screen can be selected, so that there is a special effect that execution (debugging work) for confirmation can be performed quickly and easily.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the principle configuration of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of scenario storage according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of scenario combination according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of execution of a partial scenario according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of scenario construction and confirmation execution according to the related art.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Display means 2 Scenario selection means 3 Scenario representation registration means 4 Scenario storage means 5 Logical screen display control means 6 Execution means 10 Memory 10A Scenario storage area 10B Logical screen storage area 10C Icon registration area 11 Display control section 11A Scenario development section 11B Logical screen development unit 11C Work area 12 Cursor signal capture unit 13 Menu display unit 14 Determination unit 15 Mode management unit 16 Scenario capture unit 20 Memory 20A Partial scenario storage area 20B Icon registration area 30 Partial scenario combining unit 40 Scenario execution position Designation unit 50 Logical screen execution unit 100 Display screen 200 Scenario before combining 201 Scenario A
202 Scenario B
203 Scenario C
204 Partial scenario 205 Execution scenario 300 Window 301 Icon window 302 Confirmation window 400 Menu bar 401 Save menu 402 Area menu 403 Combined menu 404 Execution menu 501 Logical screen 600 Button

Claims (2)

In a scenario management device that manages execution of a scenario linked with a logical screen,
Display means for displaying the cooperation state of the logical screen as a scenario screen combining image information representing the logical screen ,
Scenario area selection means for selecting a partial screen area of the scenario screen displayed on the display means,
Logical screen display control means for displaying a scenario screen indicating the area selected by the scenario area selection means ,
Executing means for executing a scenario on a logical screen represented by image information displayed in the area selected by the scenario area selecting means, among the scenario screens displayed by the logical screen display controlling means ;
A scenario management device comprising: Display means for displaying the cooperation state of the logical screen as a scenario screen combining image information representing the logical screen ,
Scenario area selection means for selecting a partial screen area of the scenario screen displayed on the display means,
Logical screen display control means for displaying a scenario screen indicating the area selected by the scenario area selection means ,
Executing means for executing a scenario on a logical screen represented by image information displayed in the area selected by the scenario area selecting means, among the scenario screens displayed by the logical screen display controlling means ;
And a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to function is recorded.

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