JP6989197B1 - Avatar output device, information system, avatar output method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To flexibly operate an item by using different item motion information according to a condition. SOLUTION: An avatar storage unit 212 for storing avatar information, an item storage unit 213 for storing item information having item display information, an operation reception unit 222 for receiving an operation from a user, and an operation reception unit 222, based on the operation. Item motion based on the first output mode that acquires the item motion information that corresponds to the item display information in advance and outputs the item and avatar that performs the action using the item motion information, and the operation including the user's action. Output of at least one of two or more modes including a second output mode that configures information and outputs an item and an avatar that performs an operation using item motion information is set to a predetermined item condition. The above-mentioned problem can be solved by the avatar output device 2 including the output unit 26 which is performed based on the above. [Selection diagram] Fig. 3

Description

The present invention relates to an avatar output device or the like that outputs an avatar and an item.

Conventionally, there has been a technique for preventing excessive concentration of throwing and improving the motivation of the throwing user when throwing a virtual item for the purpose of showing approval or praise to a program or a performer in live Internet broadcasting or the like. (See Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2020-161159

However, in the prior art, it has not been easy to flexibly operate an item by using different item motion information according to a condition.

For example, it has not been easy to flexibly operate an item by using item motion information for each type of various devices (for example, VR device, two-dimensional device, etc.). More specifically, if the creator of an item has to create item motion information that takes into account various device types (eg, VR devices, 2D devices, etc.), the burden on the creator is heavy. There was a challenge. The VR device is a device using virtual reality (VR) technology, for example, VR goggles and a headset for VR. The two-dimensional device is, for example, a smartphone or a tablet terminal.

The avatar output device of the first invention is an avatar storage unit that stores avatar information having model information for displaying an avatar, and information on an item worn by the avatar, and is an item display for displaying the item. Based on the operation, the item storage unit that stores the item information that has the information, the operation reception unit that accepts the operation from the user, and the item motion information that corresponds to the item display information in advance are acquired, and the item motion information is stored. Item motion information is configured based on the first output mode that outputs the item and avatar that perform the used action, and the operation including the user's action, and the item and avatar that performs the action using the item motion information are output. This is an avatar output device including an output unit that outputs at least one of two or more modes including the second output mode based on predetermined item conditions.

With such a configuration, it is possible to flexibly operate an item by using different item motion information according to a condition.

Further, in the avatar output device of the second invention, the item condition is a condition based on the type of the device, and the type acquisition unit for acquiring the type identifier which is the type of the avatar output device is further added to the first invention. It is an avatar output device that outputs the first output mode if the type identifier is the first type, and outputs the second output mode if the type identifier is the second type.

With such a configuration, it is possible to flexibly operate an item by using different item motion information according to the type of device.

Further, the avatar output device of the third invention has an attribute value acquisition unit for acquiring an attribute value related to the avatar to which the item is attached, and an item display according to the attribute value for the first or second invention. The correction unit that corrects the item motion information that corresponds to the information in advance, and the output unit are the item and avatar that perform the operation using the item motion information corrected by the correction unit when outputting in the first output mode. It is an avatar output device that outputs.

With such a configuration, the item motion information can be corrected according to the avatar to which the item is attached.

Further, in the avatar output device of the fourth invention, with respect to the third invention, the attribute value acquisition unit acquires and corrects the attachment position information which is the attribute value for specifying the position where the item is attached to the avatar. The unit is an avatar output device that corrects the item motion information associated with the item display information in advance according to the mounting position information.

With such a configuration, the item motion information can be corrected according to the wearing position information in the avatar on which the item is mounted.

Further, in the avatar output device of the fifth invention, with respect to the third invention, the attribute value acquisition unit acquires the shape attribute value related to the shape of the avatar, and the correction unit obtains the item according to the shape attribute value. It is an avatar output device that corrects the item motion information that corresponds to the display information in advance.

With such a configuration, motion information can be corrected according to the shape attribute value related to the shape of the avatar.

Further, the avatar output device of the sixth invention has basic motion information which is the motion information of the avatar for any one of the first to fifth inventions, and the item display information is in advance. It further includes a motion synthesizer that synthesizes the corresponding item motion information and basic motion information and acquires the composite motion information, and the output section uses the composite motion information when outputting according to the first output mode. It is an avatar output device that outputs items and avatars that perform the actions that were performed.

With such a configuration, the item motion information and the basic motion information can be combined, and the item can be operated by using the acquired combined motion information.

Further, in the avatar output device of the seventh invention, for any one of the first to sixth inventions, the item information corresponds to the wearing condition for the avatar to wear the item corresponding to the item information. The output unit is an avatar output device that does not output an avatar that does not satisfy the wearing condition together with an item corresponding to the wearing condition.

With such a configuration, it is possible to flexibly operate an item by using different item motion information according to a condition.

Further, the avatar output device of the eighth invention is a server that transmits item information received from a creator terminal, which is a creator terminal for creating an item, for any one of the first to seventh inventions. It further includes an item receiving unit that receives item information from, and the item information of the item storage unit is an avatar output device that is the item information received by the item receiving unit.

With such a configuration, an item can be output using the item information received from the creator terminal.

Further, in the avatar output device of the ninth invention, for any one of the first to eighth inventions, the item motion information is information about the movement of the item, and the output unit uses the item motion information. , An avatar output device that outputs an item that performs an action and outputs an avatar so that the part of the avatar to which the item is attached moves so as to follow the action of the item.

With such a configuration, the item can be flexibly operated by using the item motion information regarding the movement of the item.

Further, in the avatar output device of the tenth invention, with respect to any one of the first to eighth inventions, the item motion information is information regarding the movement of the part of the avatar to which the item is attached, and the output unit is , With the avatar output device that outputs the item to operate the part of the avatar to which the item is attached using the item motion information, and outputs the item so that the item operates so as to follow the movement of the part of the avatar. be.

With such a configuration, it is possible to flexibly move the item by using the item motion information regarding the movement of the part of the avatar.

Further, the server of the eleventh invention creates an item and a server storage unit for storing avatar information having model information for displaying an avatar for any one of the first to eleventh inventions. It is a server including a server receiving unit that receives item information from the creator terminal, which is a terminal of the creator, and a server transmitting unit that transmits avatar information and item information to an avatar output device.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a server for flexibly operating an item by using different item motion information according to a condition.

Further, in the server of the twelfth invention, for the eleventh invention, two or more item motion informations are stored in the server storage unit, and the server receiving unit is at least one item from the creator terminal. The server transmission unit is a server that receives the selection instruction of the motion information and transmits the item information including the item motion information corresponding to the selection instruction and the avatar information.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide an environment in which item information can be easily constructed.

According to the avatar output device according to the present invention, it is possible to flexibly operate an item by using different item motion information according to a condition.

Conceptual diagram of the information system A in the first embodiment Block diagram of the information system A Block diagram of the avatar output device 2 A flowchart illustrating an operation example of the server 1. A flowchart illustrating an operation example of the avatar output device 2. A flowchart illustrating an example of the motion information correction process. A flowchart illustrating an example of the modified image configuration process. A flowchart illustrating an operation example of the creator terminal 3. The figure which shows the screen when the creator A registers an item in a server 1. The figure which shows the output example of the avatar output device 2. The figure which shows the output example of the avatar output device 2. Overview of the computer system Block diagram of the computer system

Hereinafter, embodiments of the avatar output device and the like will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, since the components with the same reference numerals perform the same operation in the embodiment, the description may be omitted again.

(Embodiment 1)
In the present embodiment, the avatar information and the item information are stored, and the item and the avatar are output in the first output mode and the item and the avatar are output in the second output mode based on the item condition. An information system including an avatar output device that may be used will be described. The item condition is, for example, a condition based on the type of device. Further, the first output mode is a mode in which an item and an avatar that perform an operation using the item motion information read out based on an operation from the user are output. The second output mode is a mode in which item motion information is configured based on an operation from the user, and an item and an avatar that perform an operation using the item motion information are output.

Further, in the present embodiment, information provided with an avatar output device that corrects the item motion information according to the avatar to which the item is attached and realizes the above-mentioned first output mode by using the corrected motion information. Describe the system. The item motion information correction according to the avatar is, for example, the correction of the item motion information according to the mounting position information that specifies the mounting position of the item in the avatar, and the correction of the item motion information according to the shape attribute value related to the shape of the avatar. It is a correction.

Further, in the present embodiment, an information system including an avatar output device that synthesizes the basic motion information of the avatar and the motion information of the item and outputs the item and the avatar using the synthesized motion information will be described. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, an information system including an avatar output device for controlling that an item is stored in association with an item and the item cannot be attached to an avatar that does not meet the attachment condition will be described.

Further, in the present embodiment, an information system including an avatar output device for receiving and using item information received from the creator terminal via a server will be described.

Further, in the present embodiment, an information system including a server that receives item information from the creator terminal and transmits the item information and the avatar information to the avatar output device will be described.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of the information system A in the present embodiment. The information system A includes a server 1, 1 or 2 or more avatar output devices 2, and 1 or 2 or more creator terminals 3.

The server 1 is a server that receives item information from the creator terminal 3 and transmits the item information and the avatar information to the avatar output device 2. The server 1 is, for example, a cloud server, an ASP server, or the like. The type of server 1 does not matter.

The avatar output device 2 is a device that outputs an avatar and an item. The avatar output device 2 is mainly described here as a terminal, but may be a server. The avatar output device 2 is, for example, a so-called personal computer, a tablet terminal, a smartphone, or the like, but the type thereof does not matter. When the avatar output device 2 is a server, the avatar output device 2 transmits the avatar information and the item information to a user terminal (not shown).

The creator terminal 3 is a terminal used by the creator of the item information. The creator terminal 3 transmits the item information created by the creator to the server 1. The creator terminal 3 is, for example, a so-called personal computer, a tablet terminal, a smartphone, or the like, but the type thereof does not matter.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the information system A according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the avatar output device 2.

The server 1 includes a server storage unit 11, a server reception unit 12, a server processing unit 13, and a server transmission unit 14.

The avatar output device 2 includes a storage unit 21, a reception unit 22, a transmission unit 23, a reception unit 24, a processing unit 25, and an output unit 26. The storage unit 21 includes a world storage unit 211, an avatar storage unit 212, and an item storage unit 213. The reception unit 22 includes an instruction reception unit 221 and an operation reception unit 222. The receiving unit 24 includes a world receiving unit 241, an avatar receiving unit 242, and an item receiving unit 243. The processing unit 25 includes a type acquisition unit 251, an attribute value acquisition unit 252, a correction unit 253, a motion synthesis unit 254, and an output configuration unit 255.

The creator terminal 3 includes a terminal storage unit 31, a terminal reception unit 32, a terminal processing unit 33, a terminal transmission unit 34, a terminal reception unit 35, and a terminal output unit 36.

Various types of information are stored in the server storage unit 11 that constitutes the server 1. The various types of information are, for example, 1 or 2 or more world information, 1 or 2 or more avatar information, 1 or 2 or more item information, and 2 or more item motion information. The various information of the server storage unit 11 is, for example, information received from the terminal of the operator of the server 1 and information received from the creator terminal 3.

World information is information for forming a world. The structure of world information does not matter. The world is usually a virtual three-dimensional space. The world can be called a place. World information corresponds to, for example, a world identifier. The world identifier is information that identifies world information.

The avatar information includes information for configuring the output avatar. The avatar information corresponds to, for example, the avatar identifier. Having a correspondence with an avatar identifier may also have an avatar identifier. The avatar identifier is, for example, the ID of the avatar, but may be the ID of the user corresponding to the avatar, the ID of the avatar output device 2 on which the avatar is displayed, or the like.

The avatar information usually has model information. It is preferable that the avatar information has the basic motion information which is the information of the basic motion of the avatar. The avatar information may include avatar motion information.

The model information is information for configuring the display of the avatar. The model information includes, for example, mesh information, bone information, and material information. The model information has, for example, a data structure of glTF? (GL Transmission Format) ?. However, the data structure of the model information may be VRM, OBJ, FBX, STL, GLB, COLLADA, etc., regardless of the type. Further, the avatar information may have voice information and one or more attribute values in addition to model information.

The basic motion information is, for example, information that identifies the movement of the avatar when breathing. The basic motion information may be considered as an example of the avatar motion information. The avatar motion information is fixed motion information possessed by the avatar. The basic motion information and the avatar motion information are information for specifying the movement of the avatar.

Item information is information for constituting an item. The item information has the item display information for displaying the item. The data structure of the item display information does not matter. Items are items worn by avatars, such as weapons, swords, swords, pistols, and balls. The items worn by the avatar may be considered to include items operated by the avatar, items worn by the avatar, and the like.

The item information has item motion information. Item motion information is, for example, information that identifies the movement of an item. The item motion information is, for example, information that identifies the movement of a portion of the avatar to which the item is attached. The item motion information may correspond to one or more motion attribute values. The motion attribute value is a condition related to the attribute value of the item that is the premise of the operation specified by the item motion information.

The motion attribute value is, for example, "right hand". The item motion information paired with the motion attribute value "right hand" is information that specifies the operation of the item when the mounting position of the item is the "right hand". The motion attribute value is, for example, "height is 1 m or less". The item motion information paired with the motion attribute value "height is 1 m or less" is information that specifies the operation of the item when an avatar with a height of 1 m or less is assumed.

Basic motion information, avatar motion information, and item motion information are examples of motion information. Motion information is, for example, one or more parameters given to a program, script, program or script. Any information may be used as long as it is motion information, information that identifies the movement of an avatar or an item, and its structure or description method does not matter.

It is preferable that the item information corresponds to the wearing conditions for the avatar to wear the item corresponding to the item information. The wearing condition is, for example, a condition using one or two or more avatar attribute values. The avatar attribute value is an avatar attribute value, for example, a shape attribute value, a gender, an age, and the like. The shape attribute value is, for example, information for specifying the height, weight, size, and shape of the skeleton of the avatar. The wearing conditions are, for example, "height> = 1 m" and "having an arm". For example, if the wearing condition "height> = 1m" is stored in the item information of the sword, the avatar with the attribute value "height = 80cm" does not wear the item "sword". For example, if the item information of a pistol contains the wearing condition "having an arm", the avatar without an arm does not wear the item "handgun".

The server receiving unit 12 receives various information and instructions. Various information and instructions are, for example, world information, avatar information, item information, selection instructions, and transmission instructions.

The selection instruction is an instruction to select one or more item motion information from the two or more item motion information stored in the server storage unit 11. The server receiving unit 12 receives a selection instruction from the creator terminal 3. The item motion information may be information indicating the item motion of the template prepared in advance so that the item creator can easily create the item. In such a case, the item creator selects an arbitrary motion from the motions of the template displayed on the creator terminal 3 as a selection instruction.

The transmission instruction is an instruction to transmit one or more types of information among world information, avatar information, and item information. The server receiving unit 12 receives, for example, one or more types of information from the world information, the avatar information, and the item information from the creator terminal 3. The server receiving unit 12 receives, for example, a transmission instruction from the avatar output device 2.

The server receiving unit 12 receives world information, avatar information, and item motion information from, for example, a terminal (not shown) of the server operator. The server receiving unit 12 receives item information from, for example, the creator terminal 3.

The server processing unit 13 performs various processes. The various processes are, for example, a process of acquiring one or more types of information among the world information, the avatar information, and the item information to be transmitted from the server storage unit 11.

The server transmission unit 14 transmits various types of information. The various types of information are, for example, one or more types of information among world information, avatar information, and item information. The server transmission unit 14 transmits, for example, the information acquired by the server processing unit 13 to the avatar output device 2.

The server transmission unit 14 transmits the item information including the item motion information corresponding to the received selection instruction and the avatar information to the avatar output device 2.

Various types of information are stored in the storage unit 21 that constitutes the avatar output device 2. The various types of information are, for example, world information, avatar information, item information, item conditions, wearing conditions, and type identifiers described later.

The item condition is a condition for selecting one output mode from two or more modes including the first output mode and the second output mode.

The item condition is, for example, a condition related to the hardware of the device of the item, and it is preferable that the condition can be automatically acquired. However, the item condition may be a condition set by the user (“mode” described later).

Item conditions are, for example, conditions based on the type of device. The device type is the output device type of the item. The type of device is, for example, the type of the avatar output device 2. The types of devices are, for example, "type 1" and "type 2". The "first type" is, for example, information indicating that the device is a two-dimensional device. The "second type" is, for example, information indicating that the device is a VR device.

The item condition is, for example, a condition based on the processing capacity of the avatar output device 2. In such a case, the item condition is, for example, "processing capacity <threshold value" and "processing capacity> = threshold value". The processing power is, for example, the number of clocks of the processor. The item condition "processing capacity <threshold value" corresponds to the first output mode, and "processing capacity> = threshold value" corresponds to the second output mode.

The item condition may be, for example, a condition relating to the type of information received from the avatar output device 2. The item condition is, for example, whether or not the operation information specifies "operation for a button" from the avatar output device 2 which is a smartphone.

The item condition is, for example, a mode selected by the user of the avatar output device 2. The modes are, for example, "first mode" and "second mode". The "first mode" indicates the first output mode, and the "second mode" indicates the second output mode.

One or two or more world information is stored in the world storage unit 211. The world information of the world storage unit 211 is, for example, information received from the server 1.

The avatar storage unit 212 stores one or more avatar information. The avatar information of the avatar storage unit 212 is, for example, information received from the server 1.

One or more item information is stored in the item storage unit 213. The item information of the item storage unit 213 is, for example, information received from the server 1. It is preferable that the item information corresponds to the mounting conditions.

The reception unit 22 receives various information, instructions, and operations. The instruction may be considered to include an operation.

Here, acceptance is usually acceptance of information input from an input means, but reception of information transmitted via a wired or wireless communication line, reading from a recording medium such as an optical disk, a magnetic disk, or a semiconductor memory. It may be a concept including acceptance of issued information.

The instruction receiving unit 221 receives various instructions. The various instructions are, for example, a transmission instruction, a start instruction, and an end instruction. The start instruction is an instruction to start the output of the avatar or the like using the avatar information, the item information, or the like of the storage unit 21. The end instruction is an instruction to end the process, for example, an instruction to end the output of the image and an instruction to turn off the power.

The operation reception unit 222 receives an operation from the user. Accepting the operation may be to accept the operation information. The input means for inputting the operation does not matter. The input means may be, for example, VR, various input means for games, a mouse, a keyboard, a cross key, or the like. The input means for VR and games are, for example, a hand controller and a phantom.

When the input means is a two-dimensional device, the operation reception unit 222 receives, for example, operation information related to button operations, slide operations, and the like. When the input means is a VR or an input means for a game, the operation reception unit 222 receives, for example, motion data corresponding to the user's own movement as operation information. Needless to say, the button operation also includes a virtual button operation.

The transmission unit 23 transmits various instructions and information. Various instructions and information are, for example, transmission instructions.

The receiving unit 24 receives various types of information. Various types of information are, for example, world information, avatar information, and item information. The receiving unit 24 receives various information from the server 1.

The world receiving unit 241 receives the world information. The avatar receiving unit 242 receives the avatar information. The item receiving unit 243 receives the item information. It is preferable that the received world information, avatar information, and item information are stored in the storage unit 21 at least temporarily.

The processing unit 25 performs various processes. The various processes are, for example, processes performed by the type acquisition unit 251, the attribute value acquisition unit 252, the correction unit 253, the motion composition unit 254, and the output configuration unit 255.

The type acquisition unit 251 acquires a type identifier that is the type of the device that outputs the avatar (for example, the avatar output device 2). The type acquisition unit 251 acquires a type identifier from, for example, the storage unit 21. The type identifier is, for example, "type 1" and "type 2". The device that outputs the avatar may be a device in which the avatar output device 2 transmits avatar information or the like and displays the avatar. The type acquisition unit 251 acquires, for example, a type identifier which is a specific property of the avatar output device 2.

The attribute value acquisition unit 252 acquires one or more attribute values related to the avatar to which the item is attached. The attribute value related to the avatar is an avatar attribute value or a relational attribute value. The relationship attribute value is information about the relationship between the avatar and the item. The relation attribute value is, for example, mounting position information and mounting number information. The attachment position information is information that identifies the position where the item is attached to the avatar. The mounting position information is, for example, a left arm, a right arm, a left leg, a right leg, and a torso. The attached number information is information for specifying the number of items attached to the avatar.

The attribute value acquisition unit 252 acquires, for example, one or two or more shape attribute values related to the shape of the avatar.

The correction unit 253 corrects the item motion information associated with the item display information in advance according to one or more attribute values acquired by the attribute value acquisition unit 252. The correction of the item motion information is to correct the item motion information corresponding to the item display information in advance and acquire the corrected item motion information. The correction of the item motion information may be any correction as long as the item motion information is corrected so that the behavior of the item is changed.

For example, the correction unit 253 corrects each parameter of 1 or more, which is the item motion information associated with the item display information in advance, according to the attribute value of 1 or more acquired by the attribute value acquisition unit 252, and after the correction. Get item motion information.

For example, the correction unit 253 modifies one or more parameters given to the item motion information which is a program or a script according to one or more attribute values acquired by the attribute value acquisition unit 252, and sets the corrected one or more parameters. Get item motion information that is a program or script.

For example, the correction unit 253 deletes a part of the program or the script from the item motion information which is a program or the script according to one or more attribute values acquired by the attribute value acquisition unit 252, or a part of the program or the script. Add a script and get the modified program or script. A program and a script may be considered to be the same (program).

The correction unit 253 corrects the item motion information associated with the item display information in advance according to the mounting position information acquired by the attribute value acquisition unit 252. For example, the item motion information associated with the item display information in advance is the item motion information when the avatar holds the item with the right hand, which is stored in association with the item motion information, and is an attribute. When the mounting position information acquired by the value acquisition unit 252 is "left hand" (when the avatar holds the item with the left hand), the correction unit 253 has item motion information corresponding to the item display information in advance. Is changed so that the operation of the item is flipped horizontally, and the item motion information after the change is acquired.

The correction unit 253 corrects the item motion information associated with the item display information in advance according to the shape attribute value acquired by the attribute value acquisition unit 252. For example, when the size (standard avatar size) corresponding to the item motion information corresponding to the item display information in advance is X, and the size of the avatar acquired by the attribute value acquisition unit 252 is 2X. The correction unit 253 changes the item motion information so that the movement size (movement width) of the item motion information corresponding to the item display information in advance is doubled, and the changed item motion information is used. get.

The motion synthesizing unit 254 synthesizes the item motion information and the basic motion information corresponding to the item display information in advance, and acquires the synthesized motion information. Combining two or more motion information is a state in which all the operations performed using each of the two or more motion information are performed.

For example, when the item motion information and the basic motion information are programs or scripts, the motion synthesizing unit 254 combines the item motion information and the basic motion information that are associated with the item display information in advance, and the item motion information is specified. Configure motion information that performs both the action to be performed and the action specified by the basic motion information.

For example, when the item motion information and the basic motion information are vectors of two or more parameters given to the program or script, the motion synthesizing unit 254 has two or more parameters which are item display information and two or more which are basic motion information. Each parameter of is added for each parameter, and a vector after synthesis is constructed with each added parameter as an element.

The output configuration unit 255 constitutes an output image. Such an image is usually a virtual three-dimensional image and has an avatar. It is preferable that such an image has an item. It is preferable that such an image has a world. Further, the image is usually a moving image having a movement corresponding to the operation received by the operation receiving unit 222.

The output configuration unit 255 constitutes an output image based on the operation received by the operation reception unit 222. It is preferable that the output configuration unit 255 configures an image of the first output mode or an image of the second output mode based on predetermined item conditions.

The output configuration unit 255 acquires, for example, an output mode corresponding to the type identifier acquired by the type acquisition unit 251 based on the item conditions, and constitutes an image of the output mode.

For example, if the type identifier acquired by the type acquisition unit 251 is "first type", the output configuration unit 255 constitutes an image of the first output mode, and if the type identifier is "second type", the second output. Construct an image of the embodiment.

The image of the first output mode is an image configured by using the item information of the item storage unit 213 and the avatar information of the avatar storage unit 212, and the item information is based on the operation received by the operation reception unit 222. It is an image including an item and an avatar that perform an operation using the item motion information that is associated with the included item display information in advance. The image of the first output mode is an avatar configured by using the model information possessed by the avatar information and an item configured by using the item display information possessed by the item information, and is an item that performs an operation using the item motion information. It is preferable that the image is arranged in the world configured by using the world information of the world storage unit 211.

The image of the second output mode is an image configured by using the item information of the item storage unit 213 and the avatar information of the avatar storage unit 212, and the output configuration unit 255 is based on the operation received by the operation reception unit 222. It is an image including an item and an avatar that perform an operation using the item motion information configured by. The operation received by the operation reception unit 222 may be operation information which is motion data configured based on the movement of the user.

The item motion information that specifies the operation of the item in the first output mode is the information read based on the operation received by the operation reception unit 222, and the item motion that specifies the operation of the item in the second output mode. The information is information configured based on the operation received by the operation reception unit 222.

When the output configuration unit 255 configures the image of the first output mode, it is preferable to configure the image including the item and the avatar that perform the operation using the item motion information corrected by the correction unit 253.

When the output configuration unit 255 configures the image of the first output mode, it is preferable to configure the image including the item and the avatar that perform the operation using the composite motion information acquired by the motion synthesis unit 254.

It is preferable that the output configuration unit 255 does not form an image in which an avatar that does not satisfy the wearing condition is included together with an item corresponding to the wearing condition.

The output configuration unit 255 is, for example, an image including an item that performs an action using item motion information, and the avatar in which the part of the avatar to which the item is attached moves so as to follow the action of the item. Consists of an image containing. In such a case, the item motion information is information that identifies the movement of the item.

The output configuration unit 255 is, for example, an image in which the part of the avatar to which the item is attached moves by using the item motion information, and constitutes an image in which the item moves so as to follow the movement of the part of the avatar. In such a case, it is information for specifying the movement of the part of the avatar to which the item is attached.

The image of the second output mode is an image configured by using the item information of the item storage unit 213 and the avatar information of the avatar storage unit 212, and is an item motion configured based on the operation received by the operation reception unit 222. It is an image containing an item and an avatar that perform an action for which information is specified. The operation here includes the user's operation. It may be considered that the inclusion of the user's action includes the information generated by the user's action (which may be referred to as motion data). The image of the second output mode is an avatar configured by using the model information of the avatar information and an item configured by using the item display information of the item information, and is based on the operation received by the operation reception unit 222. Therefore, it is preferable that the item that performs an operation using the item motion information configured by the output configuration unit 255 is an image arranged in the world configured by using the world information of the world storage unit 211. .. It should be noted that the process of forming the item motion information based on the operation received by the operation reception unit 222 is a known technique.

The output unit 26 outputs at least one of two or more modes including the first output mode and the second output mode based on predetermined item conditions.

Here, the output is a display on a display, a projection using a projector, etc., but is printed by a printer, transmitted to an external device, stored in a recording medium, stored in another processing device, another program, or the like. It may be a concept including delivery of processing results.

The output unit 26 outputs an image corresponding to the first output mode based on predetermined item conditions. The output unit 26 outputs an image corresponding to the second output mode based on a predetermined item condition. Such an image is usually an image configured by the output component unit 255. Such an image is an image including the movement of an avatar or an item.

Based on the operation, the output unit 26 acquires the item motion information corresponding to the item display information in advance, and outputs the item and the avatar that perform the operation using the item motion information, and the operation. Based on this, item motion information is configured, and at least one of two or more modes including a second output mode for outputting an item and an avatar that performs an operation using the item motion information is output. Here, the selection of the output mode is based on predetermined item conditions.

When the output unit 26 outputs in the first output mode, it is preferable to output the item and the avatar that perform the operation using the item motion information corrected by the correction unit 253. To output an item that performs an action using the corrected item motion information, the item motion information corresponding to the item display information in advance is acquired, and the item that performs the action using the item motion information is output. Included in that.

It is preferable that the output unit 26 outputs the item and the avatar that perform the operation using the synthetic motion information when the output is performed by the first output mode.

It is preferable that the output unit 26 does not output an avatar that does not satisfy the wearing condition together with the item corresponding to the wearing condition.

It is preferable that the output unit 26 uses the item motion information to output the item to be moved and to output the avatar so that the part of the avatar to which the item is attached moves so as to follow the movement of the item. Is.

The output unit 26 outputs the item to operate the part of the avatar to which the item is attached by using the item motion information, and outputs the item so that the item operates so as to follow the movement of the part of the avatar. Is suitable.

Various types of information are stored in the terminal storage unit 31 that constitutes the creator terminal 3. The various types of information are, for example, one or more item information. The various types of information are, for example, one or more world information and one or more avatar information.

The terminal reception unit 32 receives various information and instructions. The various information and instructions are, for example, 1 or 2 or more world information, 1 or 2 or more avatar information, 1 or 2 or more item information, and transmission instructions.

The terminal processing unit 33 performs various processes. The various processes are, for example, a process of converting various information and instructions received by the terminal reception unit 32 into information and instructions in a format to be transmitted. The various processes are, for example, a process of converting the information received by the terminal receiving unit 35 into information in a format to be output.

The terminal transmission unit 34 transmits various information and instructions to the server 1. The various information is, for example, one or more item information. The various types of information are, for example, one or more world information and one or more avatar information.

The terminal receiving unit 35 receives various types of information.

The terminal output unit 36 outputs various information.

The server storage unit 11, the storage unit 21, the world storage unit 211, the avatar storage unit 212, the item storage unit 213, and the terminal storage unit 31 are preferably non-volatile recording media, but can also be realized by a volatile recording medium. Is. The process of storing information in the server storage unit 11 or the like does not matter. For example, the information may be stored in the server storage unit 11 or the like via the recording medium, or the information transmitted via the communication line or the like may be stored in the server storage unit 11 or the like. Well, or the information input via the input device may be stored in the server storage unit 11 or the like.

The server receiving unit 12, the receiving unit 24, the world receiving unit 241, the avatar receiving unit 242, the item receiving unit 243, and the terminal receiving unit 35 are usually realized by wireless or wired communication means, but are means for receiving broadcasts. It may be realized by.

The server processing unit 13, the processing unit 25, the type acquisition unit 251, the attribute value acquisition unit 252, the correction unit 253, the motion synthesis unit 254, the output configuration unit 255, and the terminal processing unit 33 are usually realized from a processor, a memory, or the like. obtain. The processing procedure of the server processing unit 13 and the like is usually realized by software, and the software is recorded in a recording medium such as ROM. However, it may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit). The processor is a CPU, MPU, GPU, or the like, and the type thereof does not matter.

The server transmission unit 14, the transmission unit 23, and the terminal transmission unit 34 are usually realized by wireless or wired communication means, but may be realized by broadcasting means.

The reception unit 22, the instruction reception unit 221, the operation reception unit 222, and the terminal reception unit 32 can be realized by a device driver for input means such as a touch panel or a keyboard, control software for a menu screen, or the like.

The output unit 26 and the terminal output unit 36 may or may not include an output device such as a display. The output unit 26 and the like can be realized by the driver software of the output device, the driver software of the output device, the output device, and the like.

Next, an operation example of the information system A will be described. First, an operation example of the server 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S401) The server receiving unit 12 determines whether or not information has been received from the creator terminal 3 or the like. If the information is received, the process goes to step S402, and if the information is not received, the process goes to step S403. The information here is one or more types of information among world information, avatar information, and item information.

(Step S402) The server processing unit 13 stores the information received in step S401 in the server storage unit 11. Return to step S401.

(Step S403) The server receiving unit 12 determines whether or not a transmission instruction has been received from the avatar output device 2 or the like. If the transmission instruction is received, the process goes to step S404, and if the transmission instruction is not received, the process goes to step S406.

(Step S404) The server processing unit 13 acquires information corresponding to the transmission instruction. It should be noted that such information is one or more types of information among world information, avatar information, and item information.

(Step S405) The server transmission unit 14 transmits the information acquired in step S404 to the device that has transmitted the transmission instruction. Return to step S401.

(Step S406) The server receiving unit 12 determines whether or not the selection instruction has been received. If the selection instruction is received, the process goes to step S407, and if the selection instruction is not received, the process returns to step S401.

(Step S407) The server processing unit 13 acquires the item motion information corresponding to the selection instruction received in step S406.

(Step S408) The server processing unit 13 configures item information having the item motion information acquired in step S407.

(Step S409) The server transmission unit 14 transmits the item information configured in step S408 to the avatar output device 2 that has transmitted the selection instruction.
Return to step S401.

In the flowchart of FIG. 4, the selection instruction is the information for specifying the item motion information, but it may be the information for specifying the item information.

Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 4, the processing is terminated by the power off or the interrupt of the processing termination.

Next, an operation example of the avatar output device 2 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S501) The instruction receiving unit 221 determines whether or not the transmission instruction has been received. If the transmission instruction is accepted, the process goes to step S502, and if the transmission instruction is not accepted, the process goes to step S513.

(Step S502) The processing unit 25 configures a transmission instruction to be transmitted by using the transmission instruction received in step S501. The transmission unit 23 transmits the transmission instruction to the server 1.

(Step S503) The receiving unit 24 determines whether or not the avatar information or the like has been received. If the avatar information or the like is received, the process proceeds to step S504, and if the avatar information or the like is not received, the process returns to step S503. In addition, it is assumed that the avatar information and the like usually include the avatar information and the world information here. The avatar information and the like may include one or more item information.

(Step S504) The processing unit 25 stores the avatar information received in step S503 in the avatar storage unit 212, and stores the world information received in step S503 in the world storage unit 211.

(Step S505) The attribute value acquisition unit 252 acquires one or more attribute values of the avatar. The attribute value of 1 or more is, for example, an avatar attribute value or a relational attribute value.

(Step S506) The processing unit 25 substitutes 1 for the counter i.

(Step S507) The processing unit 25 determines whether or not the i-th item information exists in the information received in step S503. If the i-th item information exists, the process goes to step S508, and if it does not exist, the process returns to step S501.

(Step S508) The processing unit 25 acquires the mounting condition corresponding to the i-th item information. Here, if the mounting condition corresponding to the i-th item information does not exist, the mounting condition is not acquired.

(Step S509) The processing unit 25 determines whether or not one or more attribute values corresponding to the mounting conditions among the one or more attribute values acquired in step S505 satisfy the mounting conditions acquired in step S508. If the mounting condition is satisfied, the process goes to step S510, and if the mounting condition is not satisfied, the process goes to step S512. That is, here, with respect to the corresponding avatar information, the item information that does not satisfy the wearing condition is not stored in the item storage unit 213, so that it is not output.

(Step S510) The correction unit 253 processes the correction of the item motion information. An example of such motion information correction processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S511)

(Step S512) The processing unit 25 increments the counter i by 1. Return to step S507.

(Step S513) The instruction receiving unit 221 determines whether or not the start instruction has been received. If the start instruction is accepted, the process proceeds to step S514, and if the start instruction is not accepted, the process returns to step S501.

(Step S514) The output configuration unit 255 acquires the world information corresponding to the start instruction from the world storage unit 211. The output configuration unit 255 acquires the avatar information corresponding to the start instruction from the avatar storage unit 212. The output configuration unit 255 acquires the item information corresponding to the avatar information from the item storage unit 213. In addition, there may be a case where the item information is not acquired here.

(Step S515) The output configuration unit 255 constructs an image in a virtual three-dimensional space by using the information acquired in step S514. In addition, such an image includes an avatar existing in the world. Further, it is preferable that the image includes an item attached to the avatar. Since the process of forming an image using world information, avatar information, and item information is a known technique, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

(Step S516) The output unit 26 outputs the image configured in step S515.

(Step S517) The type acquisition unit 251 acquires the type identifier of the output device (for example, the avatar output device 2).

(Step S518) The operation reception unit 222 determines whether or not the user's operation has been accepted. If the operation is accepted, the process goes to step S519, and if the operation is not accepted, the process goes to step S521.

(Step S519) The output configuration unit 255 constitutes an image that is changed based on the operation. An example of such a modified image configuration process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S520) The output unit 26 is an image configured in step S519, and outputs an avatar or an image including the operation of the avatar and the item.

(Step S521) The instruction receiving unit 221 determines whether or not the end instruction has been received. If the end instruction is accepted, the process proceeds to step S522, and if the end instruction is not accepted, the process proceeds to step S523.

(Step S522) The processing unit 25 performs processing for ending the output. Such processing includes, for example, turning off the image output, turning off the power of the avatar output device 2, and the like.

(Step S523) The processing unit 25 acquires the basic motion information of the avatar from the avatar information.

(Step S524) The output unit 26 outputs the movement of the avatar using the basic motion information acquired in step S523.

In the flowchart of FIG. 5, necessary corrections were made to the item motion information when accumulating the received item information. However, when the operation of the item using the item motion information is output, the necessary correction of the item motion information may be performed. That is, the timing of correction of the item motion information does not matter.

Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 5, the processing is terminated by the power off or the interrupt of the processing termination.

Next, an example of the motion information correction process in step S510 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The motion information correction process is a process for correcting item motion information.

(Step S601) The correction unit 253 acquires one or more motion attribute values paired with the item motion information.

(Step S602) The correction unit 253 acquires the mounting position information.

(Step S603) The correction unit 253 refers to the motion attribute value related to the mounting position among the one or more motion attribute values acquired in step S601, and is based on the mounting position specified by the mounting position information acquired in step S602. Determine if motion information needs to be corrected. If correction based on the mounting position is required, go to step S604, and if correction is not necessary, go to step S605.

For example, when the mounting position information acquired in step S602 is not included in one or more motion attribute values acquired in step S601, or the mounting position information acquired in step S602 is the motion attribute value acquired in step S601. If it is different from the above, the correction unit 253 determines that the correction is necessary.

(Step S604) The correction unit 253 corrects the item motion information based on the mounting position information acquired in step S602, and acquires the corrected item motion information. The correction unit 253 corrects the item motion information based on, for example, one or more motion attribute values acquired in step S601 and the mounting position information acquired in step S602, and acquires the corrected item motion information.

(Step S605) The correction unit 253 acquires one or more shape attribute values of the avatar.

(Step S606) The correction unit 253 needs to correct the motion information based on the shape of the avatar by using the one or more motion attribute values acquired in step S601 and the one or more shape attribute values acquired in step S605. Judge whether or not. If correction based on the mounting position is required, the process proceeds to step S607, and if correction is not required, the process returns to higher processing.

(Step S607) The correction unit 253 corrects the item motion information based on one or more shape attribute values acquired in step S605, and stores the corrected item motion information in the item storage unit 213. Return to higher-level processing.

Next, an example of the modified image configuration process in step S519 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 7.

(Step S701) The output configuration unit 255 acquires the operation information corresponding to the operation received in step S518.

(Step S702) The output configuration unit 255 determines whether or not the operation received in step S518 is an operation for the avatar. If the operation is for an avatar, the operation goes to step S703, and if the operation is not for an avatar, the process goes to step S707.

(Step S703) The output configuration unit 255 acquires the motion information of the avatar according to the operation information acquired in step S701.

(Step S704) The output configuration unit 255 determines whether or not there is an item corresponding to the avatar. If the item exists, the process goes to step S705, and if the item does not exist, the process goes to step S706.

(Step S705) The output configuration unit 255 acquires the motion information of the item corresponding to the motion of the avatar specified by the motion information of the avatar acquired in step S703.

(Step S706) The output configuration unit 255 constitutes the operation of the avatar. Or configure the behavior of avatars and items. Return to higher-level processing. It should be noted that the operation is finally configured as long as the output unit 26 can output an image in which the avatar or the like performs the operation, and for example, the image in which the avatar or the like performs the operation is passed to the output unit 26.

(Step S707) The output configuration unit 255 determines whether or not the operation received in step S518 is an operation for an item. If it is an operation on an item, it goes to step S708, and if it is not an operation on an item, it goes to step S717.

(Step S708) The output configuration unit 255 determines whether or not the type identification identifier acquired in step S517 is the “first type”. If it is "first type", it goes to step S709, and if it is "second kind", it goes to step S713. Here, it is assumed that the type-knowledge identifier is "class 2" if the type-knowledge identifier is not "first-class".

(Step S709) The output configuration unit 255 reads out the item motion information corresponding to the operation information acquired in step S701.

(Step S710) The output configuration unit 255 acquires the motion information of the avatar (following the movement of the item) according to the operation information acquired in step S701. Further, the output configuration unit 255 acquires the basic motion information of the avatar.

(Step S711) The motion synthesizing unit 254 synthesizes all the motion information acquired in steps S709 and S710.

(Step S712) The output configuration unit 255 configures the movement of the avatar and the item by using the motion information acquired in step S711. Return to higher-level processing.

(Step S713) The output configuration unit 255 configures item motion information according to the operation information acquired in step S701.

(Step S714) The output configuration unit 255 configures the motion information of the avatar (following the movement of the item) according to the operation information acquired in step S701. Further, the output configuration unit 255 acquires the basic motion information of the avatar.

(Step S715) The output configuration unit 255 synthesizes all the motion information acquired in steps S713 and S714.

(Step S716) The output configuration unit 255 configures the movement of the avatar and the item by using the motion information acquired in step S715. Return to higher-level processing.

(Step S717) The output configuration unit 255 uses the operation information acquired in step S701 to configure an image corresponding to the operation accepted in step S518 with respect to the currently output image. Return to higher-level processing.

Next, an operation example of the creator terminal 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S801) The terminal reception unit 32 determines whether or not the item display information has been received. If the item display information is accepted, the process goes to step S802, and if the item display information is not accepted, the process goes to step S810.

(Step S802) The terminal transmission unit 34 transmits a transmission instruction on the item motion information selection screen to the server 1.

(Step S803) The terminal receiving unit 35 determines whether or not the item motion information selection screen has been received from the server 1. If the selection screen is received, the process goes to step S804, and if the selection screen is not received, the process returns to step S803.

(Step S804) The terminal output unit 36 outputs an item motion information selection screen.

(Step S805) The terminal reception unit 32 determines whether or not the selection of the item motion information has been accepted for the output selection screen. If the selection is accepted, the process goes to step S806, and if the selection is not accepted, the process returns to step S805.

(Step S806) The terminal processing unit 33 acquires the item motion information corresponding to the selection. Next, the terminal processing unit 33 configures item information having the item display information received in step S801 and the acquired item motion information.

(Step S807) The terminal reception unit 32 determines whether or not the mounting condition has been accepted. If the mounting condition is accepted, the process goes to step S808, and if the mounting condition is not accepted, the process goes to step S809. Here, normally, the weight is waited until the mounting condition is accepted or until it is shown that the mounting condition is not input.

(Step S808) The terminal transmission unit 34 associates the item information configured in step S806 with the mounting conditions accepted in step S807 and transmits the item information to the server 1. Return to step S801.

(Step S809) The terminal transmission unit 34 transmits the item information configured in step S806 to the server 1. Return to step S801.

(Step S810) The terminal reception unit 32 determines whether or not the world information or the avatar information has been received. If the information is received, the process goes to step S811, and if the information is not received, the process returns to step S801.

(Step S811) The terminal transmission unit 34 transmits the information received in step S810 to the server 1. Return to step S801.

In the flowchart of FIG. 8, the process is terminated by turning off the power or interrupting the end of the process.

Hereinafter, a specific operation example of the information system A in the present embodiment will be described.

Now, it is assumed that the server storage unit 11 of the server 1 stores world information, avatar information, and two or more item motion information. It is assumed that such information is information accumulated in the server 1 by the operator of the server 1.

Further, the two or more item motion information here is information for specifying the movement of the ball (information for specifying the movement when the ball is thrown) and information for specifying the movement of the sword (when the sword is swung). Information that identifies the movement of the pistol) and information that identifies the movement of the pistol (information that specifies the movement of the ball to fly when the pistol is fired) are included. Further, it is assumed that at least one item display information is associated with each of two or more item motion information. The item display information is, for example, information for displaying a ball, information for displaying a sword, and information for displaying a pistol.

Further, in this specific example, it is assumed that the type identifier that identifies the type of the avatar output device 2 is "type 1" or "type 2". Further, in this specific example, it is assumed that "first type" is information indicating a two-dimensional device and "second type" is information indicating a VR device. Then, it is assumed that the item motion information of the server storage unit 11 is used in the avatar output device 2 which is the "first type".

In such a situation, an example of creating item information including a mounting position as an example of mounting conditions will be described below. First, it is assumed that the creator terminal 3 receives the screen of FIG. 9 from the server 1 and outputs it by the operation of the creator A of the creator terminal 3. Note that FIG. 9 is a screen when the creator A registers the item in the server 1. Further, 901 in FIG. 9 is a field for selecting an item type (including item motion information) prepared in advance by the operator of the server 1. Further, 902 is a field for registering item information including the item motion information prepared by the creator A without using the item motion information of the item prepared in advance by the operator of the server 1. Reference numeral 903 is a field for registering information for specifying the attachment position of the item to the avatar. In 903, here, it is a field for selecting one mounting position from the mounting positions “left hand”, “right hand”, “waist” and the like prepared in advance.

In such a situation, it is assumed that the creator A inputs a "handgun" in the field 901 of FIG. 9 and a "left hand" in the field 902. The input may be selected from a plurality of selection items, and the input method does not matter.

Next, the creator terminal 3 associates the item information having the item motion information and the item display information corresponding to the "handgun" with the mounting position information "left hand" and transmits the item information to the server 1. The item motion information here is information for specifying the operation of the pistol when it is attached to the left hand of the avatar.

Next, the server 1 receives the item information and the mounting position information "left hand" transmitted from the creator terminal 3 and stores them in the server storage unit 11. The item information is item information selected and created by the creator from the information prepared in advance by the operator of the server 1.

Next, it is assumed that the user B inputs the item information of the item "handgun", the one avatar information, and the one world information transmission instruction to the avatar output device 2. It is assumed that the avatar output device 2 here is a smartphone. It is assumed that the smartphone is the device type identifier "first type".

Next, the avatar output device 2 transmits the transmission instruction to the server 1. As a result, the avatar output device 2 receives one world information, one avatar information, and item information of three "handguns" from the server 1 and stores them in the storage unit 21.

Next, it is assumed that the user B inputs the start instruction to the avatar output device 2. Then, the instruction receiving unit 221 of the avatar output device 2 receives the start instruction. Here, it is assumed that the start instruction is an instruction specifying to use one world information, one avatar information, and three "handgun" item information.

Next, the output configuration unit 255 reads out one world information, one avatar information, and item information of three "handguns" of the storage unit 21, and includes a world, an avatar, and three pistols in a three-dimensional virtual space. Make up the image. Next, the output unit 26 outputs the image. An example of such an image is FIG. In FIG. 10, 1001 is a world in which avatars and items are arranged. 1002 is an avatar. 1003, 1004, 1005 are pistols that are items.

Next, the type acquisition unit 251 reads out the type identifier "first type" from the storage unit 21 of the avatar output device 2.

Next, it is assumed that the user B has performed an operation to move the displayed avatar to a position where the item "handgun" can be selected. Then, the output configuration unit 255 acquires the operation information corresponding to the operation to be moved. Next, the output configuration unit 255 acquires the motion information (moving motion information) of the avatar according to the operation information. Next, the output configuration unit 255 configures the operation of the avatar (executes a program that performs the operation). Then, the output unit 26 outputs to move the avatar to a position where the "handgun" can be selected.

Next, it is assumed that the user B taps the pistol 1004. Further, it is assumed that the user B has performed an operation of holding a pistol with his right hand. Then, the operation reception unit 222 accepts the user's tap operation. In addition, the operation reception unit 222 accepts an operation of holding a pistol with the right hand. Next, the output configuration unit 255 acquires the operation information corresponding to the operation.

Next, the output configuration unit 255 determines that the acquired type knowledge identifier is the "first type". Next, the output configuration unit 255 reads the item motion information corresponding to the pistol 1004 from the item storage unit 213. It is assumed that the item motion information is the information registered in the server 1 by the creator A.

Next, the correction unit 253 acquires the wearing condition "left hand" that is paired with the item motion information corresponding to the pistol 1004. Further, the correction unit 253 acquires the current mounting position information "right hand" of the pistol 1004. Next, the correction unit 253 changes the item motion information for the left hand so that the operation is for the right hand, and acquires the changed item motion information.

Further, the output configuration unit 255 acquires the motion information of the avatar according to the acquired operation information. Here, the right hand of the avatar approaches the pistol 1004, and the item motion information for mounting the pistol 1004 on the right hand is acquired. In addition, the output configuration unit 255 acquires basic motion information of the avatar (here, information on the movement of the chest swinging back and forth due to the avatar breathing).

Next, the motion synthesizing unit 254 synthesizes all the acquired motion information.

Next, the output configuration unit 255 configures a movement operation based on the received operation information and using the synthesized motion information including the corrected item motion information until the pistol 1004 is held in the right hand of the avatar. do.

Next, the output unit 26 outputs an image including the operation of the avatar and the pistol 1004 which is an item.

Next, the user B performs an operation for moving the avatar to a position in the world that identifies the target 1101. Then, by accepting such an operation, the avatar output device 2 outputs to move the avatar to the position shown in 1102 of FIG.

Next, the user B instructs the button 1103. The button 1103 is a button for using the pistol 1004 held by the avatar. The use of the pistol 1004 is to fire a ball from the pistol 1004.

Next, the operation reception unit 222 of the avatar output device 2 receives the user's operation (instruction of the button 1103). Then, the output configuration unit 255 acquires the operation information corresponding to the accepted operation. The operation information includes, for example, the identifier of the button 1103.

Next, the output configuration unit 255 determines that the received operation is an operation for the item by using the operation information.

Next, the output configuration unit 255 determines that the acquired type knowledge identifier is the "first type".

Next, the output configuration unit 255 is item motion information (information on the operation of firing a ball from the pistol 1004) according to the acquired operation information, and the item motion information corresponding to the pistol 1004 is stored in the item storage unit 213. Read from.

Next, the output configuration unit 255 acquires the basic motion information of the avatar. Next, the motion synthesizing unit 254 synthesizes all the acquired motion information.

Next, the output configuration unit 255 configures the movements of the avatar and the item using the synthesized motion information. Such movements are the movement of shaking the avatar's chest back and forth due to the breathing of the avatar, and the movement of firing a ball from the pistol 1004.

Next, the output unit 26 is an image including the configured motion, and outputs an image including the motion of the avatar and the item (see FIG. 11).

In the above specific example, the case where the avatar output device 2 is the "first type" has been described. Further, when the avatar output device 2 is the "first type", it is assumed that the pistol and the arm held do not change in a certain posture and a certain positional relationship when walking. On the other hand, when the avatar output device 2 is the "second type", the arm holding the pistol moves in conjunction with the movement of the user's arm, and when the user hits the pistol, the pistol is hit in conjunction with the movement of the user holding the arm. It will be a posture.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the item can be flexibly operated by using different item motion information according to the conditions.

Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to flexibly operate the item by using different item motion information according to the type of the device.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the item motion information can be corrected according to the avatar to which the item is attached.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the item motion information can be corrected according to the wearing position information in the avatar on which the item is mounted.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the motion information can be corrected according to the shape attribute value related to the shape of the avatar.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the item motion information and the basic motion information can be combined, and the item can be operated by using the acquired synthesized motion information.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the user can output the item by using the item information created by the creator.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the item can be flexibly operated by using the item motion information regarding the movement of the part of the avatar.

Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide an environment in which item information can be easily constructed.

According to the specific example of the present embodiment, an operation example in which the avatar output device 2 outputs the first output mode when the type identifier is “first type” has been described. However, as described above, when the type identifier is "type 2", the avatar output device 2 outputs the second output mode.

Further, the processing in the present embodiment may be realized by software. Then, this software may be distributed by software download or the like. Further, this software may be recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM and disseminated. It should be noted that this also applies to other embodiments herein. The software that realizes the server 1 in this embodiment is the following program. That is, this program receives the item information from the creator terminal, which is the creator's terminal that creates the item, on the computer that can access the server storage that stores the avatar information that has the model information for displaying the avatar. This is a program for making the server receiving unit, the avatar information, and the item information function as a server transmitting unit for transmitting to the avatar output device 2.

Further, the software that realizes the avatar output device 2 in the present embodiment is the following program. That is, this program is an avatar storage unit that stores avatar information having model information for displaying an avatar, and information on an item to be worn by the avatar, and is an item having item display information for displaying the item. A computer that can access the item storage unit that stores information corresponds to the item display information in advance based on the operation based on the operation reception unit that accepts operations from the user and the predetermined item conditions. The item motion information is configured based on the first output mode that acquires the attached item motion information and outputs the item and the avatar that performs the operation using the item motion information, and the operation, and the item motion information. It is a program for functioning as an output unit that outputs at least one of two or more modes including a second output mode that outputs an item and an avatar that performs an operation using the above.

Further, FIG. 12 shows the appearance of a computer that executes the program described in the present specification to realize the avatar output device and the like of the various embodiments described above. The above-described embodiment can be realized by computer hardware and a computer program executed on the computer hardware. FIG. 12 is an overview view of the computer system 300, and FIG. 13 is a block diagram of the system 300.

In FIG. 12, the computer system 300 includes a computer 301 including a CD-ROM drive, a keyboard 302, a mouse 303, and a monitor 304.

In FIG. 13, in addition to the CD-ROM drive 3012, the computer 301 includes an MPU 3013, a bus 3014 connected to the CD-ROM drive 3012, the ROM 3015 for storing a program such as a boot-up program, and the MPU 3013. It includes a RAM 3016 that is connected and for temporarily storing instructions of an application program and providing a temporary storage space, and a hard disk 3017 for storing an application program, a system program, and data. Although not shown here, the computer 301 may further include a network card that provides a connection to the LAN.

The program for causing the computer system 300 to execute the functions such as the avatar output device of the above-described embodiment may be stored in the CD-ROM 3101, inserted into the CD-ROM drive 3012, and further transferred to the hard disk 3017. Alternatively, the program may be transmitted to the computer 301 via a network (not shown) and stored in the hard disk 3017. The program is loaded into RAM 3016 at run time. The program may be loaded directly from the CD-ROM3101 or the network.

The program does not necessarily have to include an operating system (OS), a third-party program, or the like that causes the computer 301 to execute a function such as the avatar output device of the above-described embodiment. The program only needs to include a part of instructions that call the appropriate function (module) in a controlled manner and obtain the desired result. It is well known how the computer system 300 works, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the above program, in the step of transmitting information and the step of receiving information, the processing performed by the hardware, for example, the processing performed by the modem or the interface card in the transmission step (only performed by the hardware). Processing) is not included.

Further, the number of computers that execute the above program may be singular or plural. That is, centralized processing may be performed, or distributed processing may be performed.

Further, it goes without saying that in each of the above embodiments, the two or more communication means existing in one device may be physically realized by one medium.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, each process may be realized by centralized processing by a single device, or may be realized by distributed processing by a plurality of devices.

It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made, and these are also included in the scope of the present invention.

As described above, the avatar output device according to the present invention has an effect that the item can be flexibly operated by using different item motion information according to the conditions, and is useful as an avatar output device or the like.

1 Server 2 Avatar output device 3 Creator terminal 11 Server storage unit 12 Server reception unit 13 Server processing unit 14 Server transmission unit 21 Storage unit 22 Reception unit 23 Transmission unit 24 Reception unit 25 Processing unit 26 Output unit 31 Terminal storage unit 32 Terminal Reception unit 33 Terminal processing unit 34 Terminal transmission unit 35 Terminal reception unit 36 Terminal output unit 211 World storage unit 212 Avatar storage unit 213 Item storage unit 221 Instruction reception unit 222 Operation reception unit 241 World reception unit 242 Avatar reception unit 243 Item reception unit 251 Type acquisition unit 252 Attribute value acquisition unit 253 Correction unit 254 Motion composition unit 255 Output configuration unit

Claims (16)

An avatar storage unit that stores avatar information that has model information for displaying avatars,
An item storage unit that stores item information that is information on the item worn by the avatar and has item display information for displaying the item, and an item storage unit.
An operation reception unit that accepts operations from users,
Based on the operation, the first output mode of acquiring the item motion information corresponding to the item display information in advance and outputting the item and the avatar performing the operation using the item motion information, and the operation of the user. Select an output mode from two or more modes including a second output mode in which item motion information is configured and an item and an avatar that performs an operation using the item motion information are output based on the above operation including. avatar output device and an output unit for outputting one of the output mode selected on the basis of the item condition is a condition for. The item condition is
The avatar output device according to claim 1, which is a condition relating to the hardware of the device in which the item and the avatar are displayed, or a condition relating to a mode for specifying an output mode set by the user. The item condition is a condition based on the type of device.
It also has a type acquisition unit that acquires the type identifier, which is the type of the avatar output device.
The avatar output device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein if the type identifier is the first type, the output of the first output mode is performed, and if the type identifier is the second type, the output of the second output mode is performed. .. The avatar output device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the item condition is a condition based on the processing capacity of the avatar output device. An attribute value acquisition unit that acquires an attribute value related to the avatar to which the item is attached, and
A correction unit that corrects the item motion information that is associated with the item display information in advance according to the attribute value, and a correction unit.
The output unit is
The item according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein when the output is performed according to the first output mode, the item and the avatar that perform the operation using the item motion information corrected by the correction unit are output. Avatar output device. The attribute value acquisition unit is
Acquires the mounting position information, which is an attribute value that specifies the position where the item is mounted on the avatar.
The correction unit
The avatar output device according to claim 5 , wherein the item motion information corresponding to the item display information in advance is corrected according to the mounting position information. The attribute value acquisition unit is
Acquire the shape attribute value related to the shape of the avatar, and
The correction unit
The avatar output device according to claim 5 , wherein the item motion information associated with the item display information in advance is corrected according to the shape attribute value. The avatar information has basic motion information which is information on the motion of the avatar.
Further provided with a motion synthesizing unit that synthesizes the item motion information and the basic motion information that are associated with the item display information in advance and acquires the synthesized motion information.
The output unit is
The avatar output device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein an item and an avatar that perform an operation using the synthetic motion information are output when the output is performed according to the first output mode. The item information corresponds to the wearing conditions for the avatar to wear the item corresponding to the item information.
The output unit is
The avatar output device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the avatar that does not satisfy the wearing condition is not output together with the item corresponding to the wearing condition. It also has an item receiver that receives item information from a server that sends item information received from the creator terminal, which is the creator's terminal that creates the item.
The avatar output device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , wherein the item information of the item storage unit is item information received by the item reception unit. The item motion information is information regarding the movement of the item, and is
The output unit is
Using the item motion information, the item to perform an action is output, and the avatar is output so that the portion of the avatar to which the item is attached moves so as to follow the action of the item. The avatar output device according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The item motion information is information regarding the movement of the portion of the avatar to which the item is attached.
The output unit is
Using the item motion information, output to operate the part of the avatar to which the item is attached, and output the item so that the item operates so as to follow the movement of the part of the avatar. The avatar output device according to any one of claims 1 to 10. An information system including the avatar output device according to any one of claims 1 to 12 and a server.
The server
A server storage unit that stores avatar information that has model information for displaying avatars,
A server receiver that receives item information from the creator's terminal, which is the creator's terminal that creates the item,
Wherein the avatar information and the item information, and a server transmission unit to be transmitted to the avatar output device, the information system. In the server storage unit
Two or more item motion information is stored,
The server receiver is
Upon receiving at least one item motion information selection instruction from the creator terminal,
The server transmitter is
The item information and transmits the said avatar information, according to claim 1 3 information system further comprising an item motion information corresponding to the selection instruction. An avatar storage unit that stores avatar information that has model information for displaying an avatar, and an item that stores item information that is information on the item worn by the avatar and has item display information for displaying the item. It is an avatar output method realized by a storage unit, an operation reception unit, an output configuration unit, and an output unit.
The operation reception step in which the operation reception unit receives an operation from the user,
The first output mode, in which the output unit acquires item motion information corresponding to the item display information in advance based on the operation, and outputs an item and an avatar that perform an operation using the item motion information. Of two or more modes including a second output mode in which item motion information is configured based on the operation including the user's action and an item and an avatar performing the action using the item motion information are output. avatar output method and an output step of outputting one of an output mode selected based on the condition in which the item condition for selecting the output mode. An avatar storage unit that stores avatar information that has model information for displaying avatars, and an item that stores item information that has item display information for displaying items, which is information on items worn by the avatar. A computer that can access the storage
An operation reception unit that accepts operations from users,
Based on the first output mode that acquires the item motion information associated with the item display information in advance and outputs the item and the avatar that perform the action using the item motion information, and the operation including the user's action. This is a condition for selecting an output mode from two or more modes including a second output mode in which item motion information is configured and an item and an avatar that performs an operation using the item motion information are output. A program for functioning as an output unit that outputs one output mode selected based on item conditions.

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