JP4547077B2 - Mobile terminal service system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a mobile terminal service system capable of displaying a favorite character on a display unit of a mobile terminal.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As this type of portable terminal service system, for example, a favorite item can be selected from a plurality of character image information stored in advance in the memory of the portable terminal itself, and displayed on the display unit of the portable terminal. Things are known.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, according to the conventional mobile terminal service system as described above, since the favorite character image information stored in the memory of the mobile terminal itself is selected, the amount of information that can be stored in the memory is limited. For this reason, there was not much choice in character selection, and I was bored to some extent, and could not give enough satisfaction to the user.
Also, for the service provider, the character image information is stored on the mobile terminal itself, so the only way to update the character image information is to sell the mobile terminal itself again. However, since there are not so many buyers, the mobile terminal itself has to develop a new function, and it has been difficult to efficiently obtain profit from the character image information.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal service system in which a user can obtain sufficient satisfaction and a service provider can obtain profits. By the way.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The characteristic configuration of the invention of claim 1 is shown in FIG.~ 3,5As illustrated in FIG. 5, the database 5 is prepared in the database 5 by accessing the database 5 connected to the telephone line network 3 from the portable terminal 1 including the display unit 2 and the communication means 4 to the telephone line network 3. A mobile terminal service system configured to determine a favorite character to be displayed on the display unit 2 from the plurality of characters, and to display the determined character on the display unit 2; There is a charging means 6 for adding an information provision fee according to the determined character to the communication fee.,
The character is configured to be formed by combining a plurality of parts P1 to Pn, and a plurality of parts prepared for each of the plurality of parts P are accessed by accessing the database 5 when determining a favorite character. By selecting one pattern p from the patterns p1 to pn, at least one part P is determined as a favorite part, and a plurality of parts P1 to Pn are combined to create a favorite character. 7
The creation determination means 7 displays a virtual mall 10 and a basic character 11 formed by combining basic parts on the display unit 2, and the basic character 11 is a store S <b> 1 to Sn provided in the virtual mall 10. By purchasing the parts at, one pattern is determined from the plurality of patterns p1 to pn prepared for each part, and the favorite character is created by changing the basic character 11 to the favorite character. It has a dressing unit 9 to decideThere is.
[Function and effect] Connected to the telephone network from the mobile terminalThe databaseYou can select a character by accessing, so compared to mobile devicesThe databaseThe amount of information that can be stored is much greater, and for the user, the range of character selection is widened, the character selection can be enjoyed more, and sufficient satisfaction can be obtained.
  For service providers,The databaseBy simply updating the character image information, it is possible to easily update the character image information to a new one and provide it to the user. And according to the character image information, the amount corresponding to the information provision is added to the communication fee as an information provision fee, so it is possible to efficiently obtain profit by providing the character image information
[0006]
Also,Since the character is configured to be formed by combining a plurality of parts, and equipped with such creation determination means, the user can determine the character he likes.The databaseBy selecting one pattern from multiple patterns prepared for each of multiple parts, you can determine at least one part as your favorite part, combine multiple parts, and like Characters can be created, the range of character selection is further expanded, and a game-like play of creating a character by combining various parts can be played, so that sufficient satisfaction can be obtained.
In addition, by providing a dressing unit for the creation determination means, the user looks at the display unit on which the virtual mall and the basic character are displayed, looks at the basic character as it is, and then the user moves inside the virtual mall. A new way to enjoy by changing the basic character to your favorite character by entering a store opened in the virtual mall as if you were walking and purchasing a product called parts. Can achieve a satisfactory satisfaction.
[0007]
  Claim2As illustrated in FIG. 3, the characteristic configuration of the described invention is such that each time the accounting unit determines each of the plurality of parts as a favorite part, an information provision fee corresponding to each part is added to the communication fee. It is where it is configured.
[Function and effect] and claims1In addition to the characteristic configuration of the above, if the billing unit is configured to add the information provision fee according to each part to the communication fee every time the plurality of parts are determined as favorite parts, a service can be provided. For the provider, an information provision fee can be obtained every time the user decides on a favorite part of the character, and a sufficient profit can be obtained.
[0008]
  Claim3As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 4, the characterizing configuration of the described invention is that the character or one of a plurality of parts is shaped like a face. One pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns f1 to fn prepared for each of a plurality of face creation parts F1 to Fn, each face creation part F1 to Fn is determined, and the determined plurality of face creation parts F1 are selected. It has a montage unit 8 for creating and determining a favorite face by combining ~ Fn.
[Effect] If the character or one of the plurality of parts is shaped like a face by providing a montage part related to the creation determining means, the user can By selecting one pattern from multiple patterns prepared for each, determining each face creation part and combining the determined multiple face creation parts, various faces such as one's face and friend's face You can play a game like creating a montage of something that resembles a face of a person or animal, and you can have a different way of enjoying it and get enough satisfaction.
[0010]
  Claim4The characteristic configuration of the described invention is that a plurality of the shops are provided corresponding to the plurality of parts.
[Function and Effect] Since the store is provided in correspondence with each of the plurality of parts and is associated with the product (parts) and the store in advance, the user enters the store selling the product to be purchased. This makes it easy to purchase what you want.
[0011]
  Claim5According to the characteristic configuration of the invention described above, the portable terminal includes a melody reproduction means, and the melody information can be purchased at the store, and the billing means communicates a melody information provision fee for each purchase. It is in the place where it is configured to add to the fee.
[Operation and Effect] Since the mobile terminal is provided with a melody playback means and can purchase melody information at the store, the user can purchase various character image information as described above. In addition to playing, you can purchase various melody information, play the melody, use it as a ringtone, etc., and double the fun and get satisfaction, while the service provider Since the billing means is configured to add the melody information provision fee to the communication fee for each purchase, a profit commensurate with the information provision can be sold.
[0012]
In addition, as mentioned above, although the code | symbol was written in order to make contrast with drawing convenient, this invention is not limited to the structure of an accompanying drawing by this entry.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a mobile terminal service system according to the present invention.
[0014]
Reference numeral 1 denotes a user's mobile terminal (for example, mobile phone, PHS, etc.), which includes a display unit 2 and a communication means 4 to the telephone line network 3, and is provided with a telephone line network (for example, a mobile line network, PHS) A database 5 on the service center side can be accessed via a network 3 or a general telephone network. Note that the portable terminal 1 is appropriately provided with other conventional means such as operation keys, a receiver, and a microphone.
The database 5 is connected to the telephone line network 3 by a line. As shown in FIG. 2, the database 5 stores character image information 12, and when the user accesses the database 5, From the character image information 12, a favorite character to be displayed on the display unit 2 can be determined and displayed on the display unit 2.
[0015]
On the service center side, charging means 6 is provided via the telephone line 3 or the database 5 so that the information provision fee according to the determined character can be added to the communication fee. As will be described later, the billing means 6 is configured so as to obtain a price corresponding to the provision of information of various character image information 12.
[0016]
The process of selecting and determining a favorite character from a plurality of characters prepared in the database 5 will be described in detail.
[0017]
First, regarding the character, it may be configured so that the image information of the character itself can be appropriately selected from a plurality of character image information. For example, as long as it represents a human body. It is more preferable that a character is formed by combining a plurality (n) of parts P such as a face part, a torso part, an arm part, a leg part, a foot part, and so on. Since various characters can be created by combining the parts, the user has a wide selection of character images and can enjoy the combination of parts.
[0018]
In this case, the database 5 includes a plurality of patterns p as character image information 12 for each of the plurality of parts P.₁~ P_nHas been prepared (see FIG. 2A).
As shown in FIG. 1, the creation determination means 7 is provided via the telephone line 3 or the database 5 so that the user can create a character and display it on the display unit 2 of the mobile phone 1. In addition, this creation determination means 7 may be provided with the montage part 8 and the dressing part 9 which are mentioned later.
[0019]
The basic flow of a series of operations for creating and determining a character by the creation determining means 7 will be described. For example, a user accesses a database provided with a creation determining means as shown in the flowchart of FIG. Select the part P to be changed to the one you like, and the pattern p that is displayed in sequence on the display₁~ P_nDetermine the pattern p you like, repeat the operation of charging the communication fee for the information provision fee according to the part (pattern), combine the parts P1 to Pn, create your favorite character, and create your own mobile phone Can be stored in the memory.
[0020]
In addition, when creating a character for the first time, it is necessary to decide what parts you like for all parts, but from the second time onwards, select only the parts you want to change based on the character you decided first And you can change to another pattern. In addition to determining one part at a time, it may be configured to determine a plurality of parts at a time.₁~ P_nIs displayed one by one, and when a favorite is displayed, it can be selected or a certain number of patterns p₁~ P_i  (However, i.ltoreq.n) may be displayed together on the display unit, and a desired one may be selected from among them.
[0021]
Users can enjoy characters created in this way by storing them in the memory of their mobile phones and displaying them on the display during standby or creating various characters as if they were games. it can.
[0022]
Next, the configuration of the montage unit 8 provided in the creation determination means 7 will be described. The montage unit 8 selects one pattern from a plurality of patterns prepared for each of a plurality of face creation parts in the database, determines each face creation part, and selects the determined plurality of face creation parts. It has a so-called montage function that allows you to create and decide the face you like, for example, if the character or one of the parts that form the character has a face shape, make the decision In addition to the basic functions described above, such a montage function can be added to the means, and the enjoyment of character image creation is more doubled for the user.
[0023]
As an example, when one of a plurality of parts forming a character is a face part Pf shaped like a face, a basic flow of a series of operations for creating a montage by the montage unit 8 will be described.
[0024]
First, the database 5 includes a plurality of patterns f for each of the plurality of face creation parts F as image information of the face part Pf.₁~ F_nIs prepared (see FIG. 2B).
For example, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4, the user accesses the database, selects one of the face creation parts F1 to Fn, and displays the pattern f displayed on the display unit.₁~ F_nYou can create a montage of your favorite face by repeating the operation to determine what you like and combine the determined parts for face creation, and charge the communication fee for the information provision fee according to the montage creation Then, the face part determined to be created can be stored in the memory of his mobile phone.
When creating a face montage for the first time, the face creation parts F1 to Fn are automatically and sequentially selected, and the pattern f for each face creation part F is selected.₁~ F_nFor example, the user may select character image information and use a suitable conventional technique so that the user can easily determine the character image information.
[0025]
In addition, although the example where one of the parts constituting the character is shaped like a face has been shown, the whole character may be shaped like a face. In that case, as shown in FIG. Thus, the parts P1 to Pn prepared in the database 5 correspond to face creation parts such as eyes, mouths and noses, respectively, and the face can be montage created in the same manner as described above.
[0026]
If the montage part as described above is provided in the creation determination means, the face can be freely created and stored in the portable terminal, and thus has the following advantages.
In other words, in the case of the present invention, if the image transmission / reception means that can transmit and receive the montage-created character image between mobile terminals is provided on the mobile terminal or service center side, you can montage your own portrait. You can also create a montage of things that will become the symbol mark of the person, so for example, someone called you with a montage created portrait or symbol mark that appears on the display when you receive a call Can be discriminated, and it is obvious. Therefore, even if you have forgotten the phone number or name of an acquaintance who made the call, or even if it is difficult to see the phone number or name due to low vision, it is easy to recognize the person who is calling It is possible and convenient. Also, if you create a montage of your favorite person's face, you can conveniently view it on the display of your mobile device without having to carry a photo.
[0027]
Next, the configuration of the dressing unit 9 provided in the creation determination unit 7 will be described. The dressing unit 9 displays a virtual mall and a basic character combining basic parts on the display unit, and the basic character purchases parts at a store provided in the virtual mall, It has a function to change the basic character to a favorite character by determining one pattern from a plurality of patterns prepared for each part, which doubles the enjoyment for the user and easily likes it. Can create new characters.
[0028]
That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the virtual mall 10 and the basic character 11 are displayed on the display unit 2, the basic character 11 appears in the virtual mall 10 where the stores S <b> 1 to Sn are opened, and the basic character 11 is displayed. It is configured as if it were a resident in the virtual mall 10. In addition, what is necessary is just to comprise suitably the movement in the virtual mall 10 of this basic character 11 so that a user can operate freely with the operation part etc. which were provided in the portable terminal.
The stores S1 to Sn have character image information 12 prepared in the database 5, that is, patterns p prepared corresponding to the respective parts P1 to Pn.₁~ P_nFor example, when the basic character 11 enters the store S1, the pattern p prepared for the part P1 is used.₁~ P_nIs displayed on the display, and by purchasing the favorite one (pattern p), the purchased pattern is reflected in the image of the basic part corresponding to the part, and the basic character becomes the favorite character. You can change your clothes.
The store S and the parts P may be associated with a plurality of parts or all the parts with respect to one store, but as long as one part P is associated with one shop S. By entering a store that sells products (parts) that the user wants to purchase, the user can easily purchase what he / she wants without performing so many troublesome selection operations.
[0029]
Therefore, the user can project himself / herself onto the characters in the virtual mall, get a game sensation as if he / she lives in the virtual mall, enter various shops and shop. The fun is doubled. In addition, by entering the store and purchasing products (various character image information), you can change and change the basic character to your favorite character, so you can easily create your favorite character while having fun it can.
[0030]
  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, a CD store SCD is opened in the virtual mall 10 so that the user can purchase melody information, and the melody information provision fee is added to the communication fee each time the purchase is made. You may comprise as follows. In this case, if the mobile terminal is provided with melody playback means, the user can play back the melody using the melody information by the mobile terminal, and can be used in various ways, for example, as a ring tone or alarm sound. . Therefore, not only the enjoyment through the sight of enjoying the character image but also the enjoyment through the hearing of listening to the song is added to the user, so that the enjoyment is further doubled and convenient.
  In this case, as in the case of the parts described above, melody information is prepared in advance in the database, and if the character 11 enters the CD store SCD in the virtual mall 10,The databaseThe melody information and the CD store are related by the dressing means so that the prepared melody information is taken out.
[0031]
  Further, according to the mobile terminal service system of the present invention, various characters can be created as described above, and thus the user can also create a plurality of characters.
  However, there is a limit to the number of characters that can be displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal. For example, some of the characters created by the userThe databaseIf the user can select from the saved ones as needed and display them on the display of the mobile device, the user will have to recreate their favorite character. Without being done, it can be easily displayed on the display unit at any time.
  And in that caseThe databaseIf the storage fee or the character information transmission fee is charged, the service provider can also make a profit.
[0032]
Next, the mobile terminal service system of the present invention will be described in more detail while showing an example of usage examples of the mobile terminal service system according to the present invention by way of examples.
[0033]
【Example】
First, the user accesses the database 5 connected to the telephone line network 3 on the service center side by inputting a dedicated number from the mobile phone 1. And when a user uses the portable terminal service system concerning this invention for the first time, it is set so that the montage creation process which creates and decides his own portrait first will be performed.
That is, according to the flow shown in FIG. 4, while confirming the character image on the display unit, the creation of his own caricature is determined. At this time, the service provider provides the image information provision fee for face creation □ Yen ( (□ is a numerical value arbitrarily set) is added. An example of the creation determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
[0034]
First, a contour part, which is one of the face creation parts, is displayed on the display unit 2, and a favorite pattern is determined from various contour patterns. Next, based on the determined contour pattern, an image with the eye parts added is displayed, and the process moves to selecting an eye pattern that is one of the face creation parts. When a favorite pattern is selected from various eye patterns, the process proceeds to selection of a nose part, which is one of the face creation parts, based on the determined contour part and eye part.
In this way, each of the face creation parts, such as eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, hairstyle, ears, etc., is selected sequentially from the plurality of patterns prepared in the database 5 and determined to create their own portrait. To do. In FIG. 6, the already determined parts are indicated by bold lines so that the difference between the selected part and the determined part can be seen.
[0035]
Next, when a face part is created as described above, the display unit 2 displays the virtual mall 10 and the bare basic character 11 other than the created face part as shown in FIG. In the virtual mall 10, as a store S, for example, a clothes shop, a spectacle shop, a shoe shop, a bag shop, a beauty salon, a montage shop, and the like are open.
[0036]
As an example, a case where a user enters a clothing store will be described. The dressing means associates the clothes parts with the clothes part information prepared in the database in advance, and when the character enters the clothes shop in the virtual mall, the clothes parts dressing mode is entered.
Various pieces of clothes (T-shirts, Aloha shirts, Y-shirts, jeans, and suits, as well as various patterns and colors of the clothes, etc. are available as clothes parts information. Clothes pattern information p₁~ P_nAs) is prepared.
Then, as shown in FIG. 7, for example, the user determines what he / she likes from a plurality of patterns prepared as shirt parts based on the basic character while checking on the display unit 2, or as trouser parts. You can decide what you like from the prepared patterns.
[0037]
Each store S1 to Sn is similarly associated with a part (pattern) prepared in the database. The user enters various stores such as a bag shop and a shoe store, changes the basic character, and adds various parts. Can be.
For example, if you enter the shoe store, you can put your favorite shoes on the character as shown in Fig. 6, and if you enter the beauty salon, you can change the hairstyle of the face creation parts you created earlier, Once entered, you can recreate the montage of face creation parts. Also, if you enter a ringtone shop, you can also download various ringtones prepared to your mobile phone.
[0038]
As described above, it is possible to create a character that the user likes. However, each time a product (part) is purchased, a character image information provision fee is added to the communication fee. Character image information provision fee is set for each product category. For example, clothes shop □□ yen, optician △ yen, shoe store ○ yen, bag shop ◇ yen, beauty salon ▽ yen, montage shop ◎ Yen and ringtone shop XX are set (□□, △, ○, ◇, ▽, ◎, ○○ are arbitrarily set values).
[0039]
As described above, the user can enjoy creating a basic character as a favorite character in the virtual mall as if it were a game, display the created character on the standby screen, or send it to an acquaintance. I can play.
On the other hand, the service provider can obtain profits commensurate with the character image information and melody information provision fee.
[0040]
In the present embodiment, as an example, the face montage creation process is first performed, and then the example is set to move to the dressing mode in the virtual mall, but this is only an example, You may be able to enter the dress-up mode suddenly and create a face montage along with the dress-up.
[0041]
[Another embodiment]
Other embodiments will be described below.
<1> In the present invention, the mobile terminal is not limited to a mobile phone, but may be a PHS, or may be a mobile phone or a mobile personal computer having a PHS function as long as it includes a display unit and communication means.
[0042]
<2> The character to be determined for creation is not limited to the person described in the previous embodiment, and may be, for example, an animal or a character such as an animation or a manga. And not only what combines a some part but what consists of one part may be sufficient.
[0043]
<3> The billing means is not limited to that described in the previous embodiment. For example, the billing unit may be billed for each part, billed for several parts, or billed after all parts are determined. It may be selected and set as appropriate.
[0044]
<4> In the previous embodiment, the configuration was shown in which the character determined to be created is stored in the user's mobile terminal itself, but may be stored in the database on the service center side.
  In this case, for example, when the character determined to be created is transmitted from his portable terminal to an acquaintance's portable terminal and displayed, it is not necessary to bother to transmit character image information from the portable terminal to the telephone line network, which is convenient. That meansThe databaseThe character and the mobile device are stored in association with each other, so when you call the other party, the service center automaticallyThe databaseThe character saved in can be called and sent to the opponent.
[0045]
<5> In the previous embodiment, by displaying an image of a virtual mall or a store and selecting a store, the character image information prepared in the database can be called. Character information associated with the image information (for example, montage, clothes, shoes, glasses, etc.) may be displayed and the character image information can be called by selecting it.
[0046]
<6>The databaseIt is preferable to update the character image information (each part and pattern) prepared in (1) periodically, and it may be updated according to the season and fashion.
[0047]
<7> As an example of a store opened in a virtual mall, an item using character image information or melody information as a product has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of information provided as conventional mobile services ( For example, a store associated with a providing service (such as weather information, fortune-telling information, performance information, etc.) may be opened in a virtual mall.
In this case, the user can easily select the information providing service that is necessary visually by looking at the display unit without performing the troublesome task of inputting the dedicated number.
[0048]
<8> If you have a pet shop that allows you to open a pet shop in a virtual mall, purchase a pet, and feel as if you have a pet on your mobile device, the user is connected to a telephone line. You can enjoy various things even when you are not offline.
In this way, if the user can play even offline, the user can enjoy various ways and never get bored, so that sufficient satisfaction can be obtained.
In addition, by using the created character, you can send and receive each created character between each mobile terminal and play a fighting game between the characters, such as playing games using the character created on the mobile terminal Various means for playing can be provided.
[0049]
<9> Further, if a simulated experience means is provided as if the created character is living in a virtual mall, the range of enjoyment for the user is further expanded.
In other words, according to the present invention, it is possible to create a character that resembles yourself, so that, for example, the created character changes over time, such as becoming fat, thin, hungry, sick, etc. Equipped with functions as if the character is living in the virtual mall, such as eating at a restaurant opened in the virtual mall, going to the hospital for treatment, going to the gym and exercising In this way, the user can get the feeling of living in a virtual mall through the created character.
In addition, it is not limited to creating a character that resembles yourself, for example, if you create a character that resembles a disliked person, you will actually harm people by bullying the created character in the virtual mall Without stress, you can relieve stress.
[0050]
<10> For various determination operations such as parts, other conventional means such as pressing a number key, touching the display unit, or selecting by voice may be used.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a mobile terminal service system according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of the database shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a basic flow of character creation by the creation determination means
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a basic flow of creating a montage by the montage unit
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the function of the dressing unit.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of creating a montage by the montage unit
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of dressing by a dressing unit
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Mobile device
2 display section
3 Telephone network
4 communication means
5 Database
6 Billing means
7 Creative decision means
8 Montage Club
9 Dressing part
10 Virtual Mall
11 Basic characters
P, F parts, face creation parts
p, f pattern
S store

Claims (5)

By accessing a database connected to the telephone line network from a portable terminal comprising a display unit and a communication means to the telephone line network,
A mobile terminal service system configured to determine a favorite character to be displayed on a display unit from a plurality of characters prepared in the database, and to display the determined character on the display unit. And
Charging means for adding an information provision fee according to the determined character to the communication fee, and the character is formed by combining a plurality of parts;
In determining the favorite character, by accessing the database, selecting one pattern from a plurality of patterns prepared for each of the plurality of parts, it is possible to determine at least one part as a favorite part. , Equipped with creation decision means to create a favorite character by combining multiple parts,
In the creation determination means, the display unit displays a virtual mall and a basic character formed by combining basic parts,
The basic character purchases the part at a store provided in the virtual mall, thereby determining one pattern from a plurality of patterns prepared for each part, and making the basic character a favorite character. the dress changing operation, favorite mobile terminal service system Ru with a dress-up section for creative determine the character. It said charging means, each time determining the parts they like plurality of parts respectively, the mobile terminal services system of claim 1, wherein is arranged to add the information provision fee corresponding to each part in the communication fee. The character or one of the parts is shaped like a face,
By selecting one pattern from a plurality of patterns prepared for each of a plurality of face creation parts, determining each face creation part, and combining the determined plurality of face creation parts to the creation determination means The portable terminal service system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a montage unit for creating and determining a favorite face. The mobile terminal service system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein a plurality of the shops are provided corresponding to the plurality of parts. The portable terminal is provided with a melody reproduction means, and the melody information can be purchased at the store, and the billing means adds a melody information provision fee to the communication fee for each purchase. The mobile terminal service system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 .

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