JP7210499B2 - Notification system, notification method, server, information processing device, control method and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a notification system, a notification method, a server, an information processing device, a control method, and a program for notifying a user.

In recent years, various games have been provided via networks. Such games include social games provided on social networking services (SNS).

In such a game, techniques for managing the states of characters appearing in the game have also been studied (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the technique described in this document, when an attack from another character occurs, the accumulated damage is calculated as the value of the parameter representing the state of the character. Then, the motion reproduction procedure is determined according to the stress value recovered over time after receiving the damage.

Also, a technique for enhancing user's interest by a synergistic effect between users is being studied (for example, see Patent Document 2). In the server device described in this document, a plurality of first characteristic data are stored in association with each user, and second characteristic data are stored in association with each group to which the plurality of first characteristic data belong. When a predetermined event occurs during execution of the game, another user is selected, and the user and the first characteristic data associated with the other user include all the first characteristic data belonging to the group. Determine whether or not Then, in addition to the first characteristic data associated with the user and other users, using the second characteristic data associated with the group determined to include all the first characteristic data belonging to to perform a given action.

Also, a technique is being studied for a player watching an online game to motivate a player who is playing the game to support the player (see, for example, Patent Literature 3). The server described in this document determines whether or not a specific condition is satisfied based on support information, and if the specific condition is satisfied, performs processing to release the restriction on the execution of the special command. When the restriction on the execution of special commands has been lifted, the special command is executed based on the operation information from the player.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-87543 (page 1, FIG. 1) JP 2013-163030 (page 1, FIG. 1) JP 2013-63296 (page 1, FIG. 1)

As described in Patent Literature 1, the states of characters appearing in a game change over time. Also, in the game described in Patent Document 2, a plurality of users cooperate, but as described in Patent Document 3, there are cases where support from other users is required.

However, when many applications are provided, these applications may be managed independently. For example, if each application is provided by a different provider, it is impossible to grasp the status of applications managed by other providers.

For this reason, when the user is using a specific application, it may not be possible to grasp that the state of another application has changed. For example, it is difficult to use the game in a timely manner if it is not possible to grasp the recovery state of physical strength of characters appearing in the game. In addition, if the request for cooperation such as assistance from other users cannot be grasped quickly, it is difficult to respond appropriately.

Also, when using an application such as a game, a notification may be obtained by e-mail or the like. In this case, in addition to the application being used, it is necessary to start another application (for example, a mailer, etc.) for notification display. In this case, there is a problem that the user may not notice the notification, or it may take time and effort to start the application for displaying the notification.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to efficiently notify a user.

A notification system for solving the above problems is a notification system that includes an information processing device used by a user and a server connected to the information processing device, the notification system for notifying the user of a game. A specifying unit that specifies the game that is logged in, a receiving unit that receives a notification to the user, a determining unit that determines a notification method according to parameters in the game that is logged in, and the determined notification a transmission unit that specifies a method and transmits the notification to the information processing device, wherein the information processing device displays the notification received from the server on a display according to the determined notification method. have a department.

A notification method for solving the above problems is a notification method for notifying about a game using an information processing device used by a user and a server connected to the information processing device, wherein the server a identifying step of identifying a game into which a user is logged in; a receiving step of receiving a notification to said user; a determining step of determining a notification method according to parameters in said logged-in game; a transmitting unit that designates a notification method and transmits the notification to the information processing device, and the information processing device displays the notification received from the server on a display according to the determined notification method. Execute the controller step.

A server for solving the above problems is a server connected to an information processing device used by a user, and includes a specifying unit for specifying a game in which the user is logged in, and a receiving unit for receiving a notification to the user. a determination unit that determines a notification method according to parameters in the logged-in game; and a transmission unit that specifies the determined notification method and transmits the notification to the information processing device.

A method of controlling a server for solving the above problems is a method of controlling a server connected to an information processing device used by a user, wherein the server identifies a game in which the user is logged in; a receiving step of receiving a notification to the user; a determining step of determining a notification method according to parameters in the logged-in game; and specifying the determined notification method and sending the notification to the information processing device. a sending step to send;
A program of a server for solving the above problems comprises a specifying step of specifying a game in which the user is logged into the server; a receiving step of receiving a notification to the user;
A determination step of determining a notification method according to parameters in the logged-in game, and a transmission step of designating the determined notification method and transmitting the notification to the information processing device are executed.
An information processing apparatus for solving the above problems includes a transmission unit that transmits login information to a game to the server, and a notification method that is determined based on parameters in the logged-in game and that is specified to the user. and a display control unit configured to display the notification received from the server on a display according to the determined notification method.
A control method for an information processing device that solves the above problems is a control method for an information processing device that is connected to a server and used by a user, wherein the information processing device transmits login information for a game to the server. a receiving step of receiving a notification to the user for which a notification method determined based on parameters in the logged-in game is designated; and receiving the notification received from the server by the determined notification method. and a display control step for displaying on the display.
A program for an information processing device that solves the above problems is a program that is executed by an information processing device that is connected to a server and used by a user, and includes a sending step of sending log-in information for a game to the information processing device to the server. a receiving step of receiving a notification to the user for which a notification method determined based on parameters in the logged-in game is designated; and receiving the notification received from the server by the determined notification method. and a display control step for displaying on the display.

According to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently notify the user.

The system schematic of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the processing procedure of the first embodiment, where (a) is an explanatory diagram of login management processing, and (b) is an explanatory diagram of notification forwarding processing; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a screen according to the first embodiment; Explanatory drawing of the processing procedure of 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the processing procedure of 3rd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the processing procedure of 4th Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
An embodiment of the notification method will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. This embodiment assumes a case where various notifications are given to a user who uses a plurality of applications (for example, games).

As shown in FIG. 1, in this embodiment, a user terminal 10, a management server 20, and a plurality of game servers 30 connected via a network such as the Internet are used.
The user terminal 10 is a computer terminal (information processing terminal such as a smart phone) of a registered user. This user terminal 10 is used when participating in a game provided by the game server 30 . It is also used when managing a local calendar on the user terminal 10 and participating in various SNSs (social network services).

The game server 30 is a server computer that provides various games on the Internet. In this embodiment, the game server 30 provides game services to the user terminals 10 . In addition, the game server 30 can be used, for example, in a battle game or the like, when a character's physical strength in the game recovers, or when requesting cooperation from other users in a scene in which a friend cooperates with an enemy to fight an enemy. Send notifications (physical fitness information and cooperation requests) to

The management server 20 is a computer system that manages users who use multiple applications on the user terminal 10 . Specifically, the management server 20 functions as a base system (platform) that organizes users and manages game services provided by various game servers 30 . The management server 20 includes a control unit 21 including a CPU, RAM, ROM, etc., a user information storage unit 22, and a notification information storage unit 23. FIG.

The control unit 21 functions as a user management unit 211, a notification acquisition unit 212, a user status determination unit 213, and a notification transfer unit 214 by executing a management program.
The user management unit 211 executes processing for managing users who use various applications.

The notification acquisition unit 212 executes processing for acquiring various notifications transmitted from the game server 30 . In this embodiment, for example, the physical strength information and the notification regarding the request for cooperation transmitted by the game server 30 are acquired.

The user status determination unit 213 executes processing for determining the status of the user terminal 10 . Here, as the state, it is determined whether or not the user terminal 10 is online.
The notification forwarding unit 214 executes processing for transmitting notifications to the user terminal 10 . This notification forwarding unit 214 holds forwarding method determination information for determining a forwarding method according to the situation of the user terminal 10 .

In the user information storage unit 22, information for authenticating the user and user management information regarding the game used by the user are recorded. This user management information is recorded when the user is registered on the platform, and the status is updated according to the usage status of the user terminal 10 . The user management information includes user IDs, login passwords, games used, and status data.

The user ID data area records data relating to an identifier for specifying each user.
Data for authenticating the user when the user logs in to the management server 20 is recorded in the login password data area.

Data relating to an identifier (game ID) for specifying the game used by the user is recorded in the used game data area.
Data for identifying the state of the user terminal 10 is recorded in the status data area. This status can be used to determine whether or not it is online.

Notification management information for each user is recorded in the notification information storage unit 23 . This notification management information is recorded when a notification is obtained from the game server 30 . User ID, game ID, acquisition time, notification type, and data related to notification content are recorded in the notification management information.

In the user ID data area, data regarding an identifier for specifying each user is recorded.
In the game ID data area, data relating to an identifier for specifying a game related to this notification to the user is recorded.

Data relating to the date and time of acquisition of this notification is recorded in the acquisition time area.
Data for specifying the type of received notification is recorded in the notification type data area. In this embodiment, the types of notification include a physical strength gauge of a character in the game and a request for cooperation.

Data relating to the content of the notification is recorded in the notification content data area. For example, in the physical fitness gauge, there are the character used by the user and the recovery status of the physical fitness gauge (power, force). Also, in the request for cooperation, there are messages obtained from other users.

Next, the processing procedure of the notification management method executed using the management server 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. Here, the login management process and the notification transfer process will be described in this order.
(login management processing)
First, the login management process will be described with reference to FIG. 2(a).

Here, first, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes access acquisition processing (step S1-1). Specifically, when playing a game, the user terminal 10 is used to access the management server 20 . In this case, the user management section 211 of the control section 21 of the management server 20 outputs a login screen to the display of the user terminal 10 . Then, the user inputs a user ID and a login password on this login screen. Then, the user management unit 211 acquires the user ID and login password that have been input to the login screen of the user terminal 10 .

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes user authentication processing (step S1-2). Specifically, the user management unit 211 of the control unit 21 completes login authentication when the user ID and login password acquired from the user terminal 10 are registered in the user information storage unit 22 . Upon completion of login authentication, the user ID of the login user is specified. In this case, the user management unit 211 records login to the management server 20 as the status in the user management information of the user information storage unit 22 .

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes application selection processing (step S1-3). Specifically, the user management unit 211 of the control unit 21 outputs, on the display of the user terminal 10, a selection screen displaying a list of games used by the logged-in user. Here, it is assumed that the application A game is selected. In this case, the user management unit 211 acquires application selection information from the user terminal 10 . This application selection information includes data about the game ID.

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes game login notification processing (step S1-4). Specifically, the user management unit 211 of the control unit 21 notifies the game server 30 of the selected application A of login. In this case, the user management unit 211 records the login “game A” as the status in the user management information of the user information storage unit 22 .

(Notification forwarding process)
Next, the notification forwarding process will be described with reference to FIG. 2(b).
Here, first, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes notification reception processing (step S2-1). Specifically, the notification acquisition unit 212 of the control unit 21 acquires notifications addressed to each user from the game server 30 . Here, the notification is obtained from the game server 30 of the application to which the user has not logged in. In this case, the notification acquisition unit 212 identifies the notification type of the acquired notification. Then, the notification acquisition unit 212 generates notification management information recording the user ID, game ID, acquisition time, notification type, and notification content, and registers it in the notification information storage unit 23 .

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes state detection processing (step S2-2). Specifically, the user status determination unit 213 of the control unit 21 extracts from the user information storage unit 22 the user management information in which the user ID that is the destination of the notification is recorded. Then, the user status determination unit 213 identifies the status recorded in the user management information.

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes a determination process as to whether or not it is online (step S2-3). Specifically, the user status determination unit 213 of the control unit 21 determines that the user is online when "login" information is recorded as the status of the user management information.

If it is determined that the "login" information is not recorded and the system is not online ("NO" in step S2-3), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes normal display processing (step S2-4). ). Specifically, using the transfer method determination information, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 uses a normal method (e.g., e-mail, push notification, SNS application posting on a personal board etc.) to forward the notice. In order to confirm the notification by such a normal method, it is necessary to start another application for displaying the notification.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be online ("YES" in step S2-3), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes in-game display processing (step S2-5). Specifically, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 identifies the logged-in game based on the status in the user management information. Then, the notification transfer unit 214 outputs an online notification on the game screen.

In this case, a game screen 500 is output on the display of the user terminal 10, as shown in FIG. A new notification link 501 is output on this game screen 500 . This new notification link 501 contains a message indicating that a new notification has been received.

When the new notification link 501 is selected, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 searches the notification information storage unit 23 for notification management information associated with the user ID of this login user. In this case, the notification transfer unit 214 rearranges the extracted notification management information for each notification type in ascending order of reception time. The notification transfer unit 214 then outputs the notification management information extracted from the notification information storage unit 23 to the display of the user terminal 10 .

In this case, a detailed display screen 510 is output on the display of the user terminal 10, as shown in FIG. This detailed display screen 510 includes a "physical fitness gauge" tab and a "cooperation request" tab corresponding to the notification type of the notification acquired from each game server 30 of the other applications B, C, and D. When the "physical gauge" tab is selected, the physical strength gauge screen 511 acquired from each game server 30 is displayed for this user's character. Further, when the "cooperation request" tab is selected, a cooperation request screen 512 of other users acquired from the game server 30 is displayed.

According to the above embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the above embodiment, the management server 20 is used as a platform for managing users who use multiple applications for the user terminal 10 . This management server 20 includes a control section 21 , a user information storage section 22 and a notification information storage section 23 . As a result, the notification information storage unit 23 in the platform allows the user to integrate and grasp notifications related to a plurality of applications. Therefore, even if the application provider is different, it is possible to provide notifications to the user and promote overall application usage activation.

(2) In the above embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes the in-game display process (step S2-5). A physical fitness gauge screen 511 obtained from each game server 30 is displayed on the detailed display screen 510 output to the display of the user terminal 10 . As a result, in the in-game display, since the game application in use is used for notification, there is no need to activate another application for notification display. In the normal method, in addition to the application in use, it is necessary to launch another application for notification display, but in the in-game display, it is displayed on the screen in use, so real-time notification to the user is possible. is likely to succeed. Then, when the physical strength of the character in the game is recovered, another game can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the situation in other games in a timely manner and improve the playability according to the situation.

(3) In the above embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes in-game display processing (step S2-5). A detailed display screen 510 output to the display of the user terminal 10 displays a cooperation request screen 512 of another user obtained from each game server 30 . As a result, requests for cooperation from other users can be grasped in a timely manner, and development to other games can be planned according to the situation. Therefore, the playability between games can be improved.

(4) In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the device is not online ("NO" in step S2-3), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes normal display processing (step S2-4). In this case, conventional notification can be made.

(Second embodiment)
In the first embodiment described above, the notification display method is changed according to the situation of the user terminal 10 . In the second embodiment, whether online notification is necessary or not is determined according to the relationship with the notification source. In this case, the user information storage unit 22 records user relevance information indicating the relationship with other users and games for each user.

In this user relevance information, for example, an evaluation value obtained by evaluating mutual relevance between users is recorded. Here, a high evaluation value is set for users with whom the user has a lot of contact, such as friends on the SNS and friends who share a plurality of applications (for example, games).

Furthermore, an evaluation value obtained by evaluating the frequency of use of the game is recorded in this user relevance information. Here, a high evaluation value is set for a game with a high usage frequency.
In addition, the notification transfer section 214 of the control section 21 holds data relating to a reference value for evaluating relevance with the user. Then, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 uses these evaluation values and reference values to execute notification transfer processing.

(Notification forwarding process)
This notification forwarding process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes notification reception processing (step S3-1), as in step S2-1.

In this case, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes state detection processing (step S3-2), as in step S2-2.
Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes determination processing as to whether or not it is online (step S3-3), as in step S2-3.

If it is determined that it is not online ("NO" in step S3-3), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes normal display processing (step S3-4), as in step S2-4.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be online ("YES" in step S3-3), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes evaluation processing of the relationship with the user (step S3-5). Specifically, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 uses the user relevance information recorded in the user information storage unit 22 to acquire the evaluation value of the source of the new arrival notification (game, other user, etc.). do. Then, the notification transfer unit 214 calculates a comprehensive evaluation value by summing the evaluation values of the game, other users, etc. extracted from the user relevance information.

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes determination processing as to whether or not the relevance is high (step S3-6). Specifically, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 determines whether the comprehensive evaluation value is higher than the reference value.

When it is determined that the comprehensive evaluation value is equal to or less than the reference value and the relevance is low (“NO” in step S3-6), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 displays the normal display as in step S2-4. Processing is executed (step S3-4).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the comprehensive evaluation value is higher than the reference value and the relevance is high ("YES" in step S3-6), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 performs the game Inner display processing is executed (step S3-7).

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(5) In the above embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes the evaluation process of the relationship with the user (step S3-5). When determining that the relevance is low ("NO" in step S3-6), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes normal display processing (step S3-4). On the other hand, if it is determined that the relationship is high ("YES" in step S3-6), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes in-game display processing (step S3-7). Accordingly, timely notification can be made in consideration of games that are highly relevant to the user and situations of other users.

(Third embodiment)
In the first embodiment described above, the notification display method is changed according to the situation of the user terminal 10 . In the third embodiment, the necessity of online notification is determined according to the status of the user terminal 10 and the urgency of the notification. In this case, the notification transfer unit 214 holds urgency evaluation information for evaluating the urgency of the notification and situation evaluation information obtained by evaluating the state of the user terminal 10 .

In this urgency evaluation information, for example, a notification evaluation value obtained by evaluating urgency based on a keyword included in the notification is recorded. Here, a high evaluation value is set when the transmission source user's request for cooperation is expected to be strong, such as a request for cooperation in a battle in which a strong enemy appears.

In the situation evaluation information, a situation evaluation value obtained by evaluating the progress of the application (game) logged in by the user terminal 10 is recorded. For example, in a game, a high situation evaluation value is set in a situation where the logged-in user cannot take his/her eyes off, such as during a battle.

And the control part 21 of the management server 20 performs a notification transfer process using these evaluation values.
(Notification forwarding process)
This notification forwarding process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes notification reception processing (step S4-1), as in step S2-1.
In this case, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes state detection processing (step S4-2), as in step S2-2.

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes determination processing as to whether or not it is online (step S4-3), as in step S2-3.
If it is determined that it is not online ("NO" in step S4-3), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes the normal display process (step S4-4) as in step S2-4.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be online ("YES" in step S4-3), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes notification urgency evaluation processing (step S4-5). Specifically, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 uses the retained urgency evaluation information to calculate the urgency evaluation value based on the keyword included in the notification.

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes current game situation identification processing (step S4-6). Specifically, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 acquires the game progress (status) from the logged-in game server 30 . Then, the notification transfer unit 214 calculates a situation evaluation value based on the progress of the application using the held situation evaluation information.

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes determination processing as to whether or not the urgency of the notification is high (step S4-7). Specifically, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 compares the urgency evaluation value and the situation evaluation value. Here, when the urgency evaluation value is higher than the situation evaluation value, it is determined that the urgency of the notification is high.

If the urgency evaluation value is equal to or less than the situation evaluation value and it is determined that the urgency of the notification is low ("NO" in step S4-7), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 performs the same operation as in step S2-4. Then, normal display processing is executed (step S4-4).

On the other hand, when the urgency evaluation value is higher than the situation evaluation value and it is determined that the urgency of the notification is high ("YES" in step S4-7), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 performs step S2-5. Similarly, in-game display processing is executed (step S4-8).

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(6) In the above embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes the notification urgency evaluation process (step S4-5) and the current game situation identification process (step S4-6). Then, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes determination processing as to whether or not the urgency of the notification is high (step S4-7). Here, if it is determined that the urgency of the notification is low ("NO" in step S4-7), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes normal display processing (step S4-4). On the other hand, if it is determined that the urgency of the notification is high ("YES" in step S4-7), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes in-game display processing (step S4-8). As a result, it is possible to perform accurate and timely notification in consideration of the situation of the logged-in user.

(Fourth embodiment)
In the first embodiment described above, the notification display method is changed according to the situation of the user terminal 10 . In the fourth embodiment, whether online notification is necessary or not is determined according to the notification response history. In this case, the notification information storage unit 23 records the status of the user terminal 10 at the time of receiving the notification and response history information regarding the response record to the notification in association with each notification management information. In the present embodiment, whether or not detailed information has been browsed by selecting a new notification link is recorded as the response record.

In addition, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 is caused to hold data relating to a reference value for evaluating the response record to the notification. Then, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 uses this correspondence history information to execute notification forwarding processing.

(Notification forwarding process)
This notification forwarding process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes notification reception processing (step S5-1), as in step S2-1.

In this case, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes state detection processing (step S5-2) as in step S2-2.
Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes determination processing as to whether or not it is online (step S5-3), as in step S2-3.

If it is determined that it is not online ("NO" in step S5-3), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes normal display processing (step S5-4), as in step S2-4.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be online ("YES" in step S5-3), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes current game situation identification processing (step S5-5). Specifically, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 acquires the game progress (status) from the game server 30 of the application logged in by the user.

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes notification history search processing (step S5-6). Specifically, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 searches the notification information storage unit 23 for response history information associated with the game ID, the notification type, and the status of the user terminal 10 .

Next, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes determination processing as to whether or not there is a response record (step S5-7). Specifically, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 uses the response history information to calculate the rate of browsing (browsing frequency). Then, when the viewing frequency is higher than the reference value, it is determined that there is a response record.

If it is determined that the browsing frequency is less than the reference value and there is no response record ("NO" in step S5-7), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 performs normal display processing in the same manner as in step S2-4. Execute (step S5-4).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the browsing frequency is higher than the reference value and there is a response record (“YES” in step S5-7), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 performs the game Inner display processing is executed (step S5-8).

Then, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes the record processing of the correspondence history (step S5-9). Specifically, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 stores, in the notification information storage unit 23, the status of the user terminal 10 at the time of receiving the notification, and detailed information viewing "yes" in association with the notification management information. record.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(7) In the above-described embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes notification history search processing (step S5-6). If it is determined that there is no response record ("NO" in step S5-7), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes normal display processing (step S5-4). On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a response record ("YES" in step S5-7), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes in-game display processing (step S5-8). As a result, accurate and timely notification can be made according to the response history. Therefore, it is possible to suppress unnecessary notifications and perform notifications according to the user's preferences.

Note that the above embodiment may be modified as follows.
- In each of the above-described embodiments, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes notification reception processing (step S2-1). Instead of this, the notification transfer unit 214 may acquire physical fitness information of other games that are not in use from each game server 30 . Then, when the physical strength gauge value reaches the maximum value, an in-game display process is executed.

- In the above-described third embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 performs the process of identifying the current game situation (step S4-6), and the process of determining whether or not the notification is urgent (step S4-7). to run. Here, a high situation evaluation value is given according to the progress of the game. The method of assigning the situation evaluation value is not limited to this. For example, the situation evaluation value may be set according to the physical strength gauge value of the character in the game being used. Here, when the physical strength gauge value is low, the situation evaluation value is set low. As a result, when the physical strength of the character in the game being used is low, the in-game display process (step S4-7) is executed, and the ability to move around can be improved.

In addition, in the situation evaluation information, physical fitness information of the game used by the user may be included and held. Here, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 of the management server 20 acquires the physical strength gauge value of the character of the logged-in user in each game from each game server 30 and holds it. Then, the notification transfer unit 214 may set the situation evaluation value based on a comparison between the physical strength gauge value of the game being used and the physical strength gauge value of another used game. Here, when the physical strength gauge value in the game being used becomes relatively lower than the physical strength gauge value of other games in use, the situation evaluation value is lowered. Thus, it is possible to determine whether or not the in-game display is necessary according to the comparison between the situation in the game being used and the situation in another game.

Furthermore, the control unit 21 may rearrange the display order of the in-game displays based on the physical strength of the characters in other games. In this case, the notification transfer unit 214 rearranges and displays the characters acquired from each game server 30 in descending order of physical fitness gauge value.

In the above-described third embodiment, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes the notification urgency evaluation process (step S4-5) and the current game situation identification process (step S4-6). Then, the control unit 21 of the management server 20 compares the urgency evaluation value and the situation evaluation value in the process of determining whether the urgency of the notification is high (step S4-7). Here, it may be determined whether or not to execute the in-game display based only on the game situation evaluation information without referring to the urgency evaluation value. For example, the notification transfer unit 214 executes the in-game display process (step S4-8) when the physical strength gauge value of the game being used reaches a reference value (for example, physical strength is zero), and the physical strength remains. If so, normal display (step S4-4) is executed.

- In each of the above-described embodiments, when it is determined to be online ("YES" in step S2-3), the control unit 21 of the management server 20 executes in-game display processing (step S2-5). Specifically, the notification transfer unit 214 of the control unit 21 identifies the logged-in game based on the status in the user management information. Then, the notification transfer unit 214 outputs an online notification on the game screen. Here, the notification method may be changed according to the game type of the login destination. In this case, a game ID that can be displayed in the game is recorded for each user in the user information storage unit. The control unit 21 of the management server 20 identifies the game ID of the application to which the user terminal 10 is logged in. Then, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the in-game display is permitted depending on the game in which the game is logged in. As a result, it is possible to determine whether the in-game notification is necessary or not according to the application during use.

- In each of the above-described embodiments, a case has been described in which notification is performed in a game as an application, but the target application for notification is not limited to a game. Notifications can be made in multiple applications offered on the platform.

- In each of the above embodiments, the notification is obtained from each game server 30, but the sender of the notification is not limited to the game server 30. FIG. The notification may be obtained directly from each user terminal 10, such as by e-mail.

- In each of the above-described embodiments, the physical strength gauge value of the character in the game and the request for cooperation are used as the notification type. The types of notifications are not limited to these, and notifications regarding other game events and game situations may be provided.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
[1] A notification program for notifying about a game,
In the control unit of the user terminal used by the user,
While the user terminal is using the first game, if a request for cooperation is received from the server from another user who is using the second game that is not being used and is using the second game, the first game A program that displays information regarding a request for cooperation in the game on the display of the user terminal.
[2] to the control unit,
The program according to [1], for outputting a display including a link to the second game in the game screen of the first game regardless of the state of the first game being used.
[3] to the control unit,
If the relationship between the user and the other user is high, an in-game display process is executed to display information regarding a request for cooperation on the display in the first game, and the relationship between the user and the other user is established. The program according to [1] or [2] for executing a normal display process of notifying in a game other than the first game when the probability is low.
[4] The program according to [3], which executes the in-game display process when the user and the other user are friends on a social network service.
[5] to the control unit,
The method according to any one of items [1] to [4], wherein if the first game is not being used when the request for cooperation is received, information regarding the request for cooperation is displayed on the display as a push notification. program.
[6] to the control unit,
receiving an operation by the user to select a link to the second game;
The program according to any one of [1] to [5], displaying a message requesting cooperation from the other user on a screen different from the screen of the first game.
[7] A user terminal that notifies about a game,
While the user terminal is using the first game, if a request for cooperation is received from the server from another user who is using the second game that is not being used and is using the second game, the first game A user terminal that displays information regarding a request for cooperation in the game on the display of the user terminal.
[8] A notification method for notifying about a game,
The user terminal used by the user is
While the user terminal is using the first game, if a request for cooperation is received from the server from another user who is using the second game that is not being used and is using the second game, the first game A notification method for displaying information regarding a request for cooperation in the game on the display of the user terminal.
[9] A notification system including a user terminal used by a user and a management server connected to the user terminal,
The management server
Obtaining a request for cooperation in the second game with the user terminal as a transmission destination from another user terminal used by another user who uses the second game,
transmitting the request for cooperation to the user terminal;
The user terminal
When the information regarding the request for cooperation is received while the first game is used and the second game is not used, the information regarding the request for cooperation is displayed on the display of the user terminal within the first game. notification system.
[10] The management server
when receiving the request for cooperation from the other user terminal, selecting a notification method according to the status of the second game for which the request for cooperation was made;
The notification system according to [9], wherein the selected notification method is specified and the request for cooperation is transmitted to the user terminal.
[11]
The management server
selecting a notification method according to the first game being used in the user terminal when the request for cooperation is received from the other user terminal;
specifying the selected notification method and transmitting the request for cooperation to the user terminal;
The notification system according to [9].

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... User terminal 20... Management server 21... Control part 211... User management part 212... Notification acquisition part 213... User situation determination part 214... Notification transfer part 22... User information storage part 23... Notification Information storage unit, 30... game server.

Claims (9)

A notification system, comprising an information processing device used by a user and a server connected to the information processing device, for notifying about a game,
the server
an identification unit that identifies the game being played by the user;
a receiving unit for receiving notifications to the user about other games different from the game the user is playing ;
A method for displaying a notification in the game being played and displaying a notification in the game according to the value of power, which is a recoverable parameter in the game being played and used to progress the game. a determination unit that determines the notification method to either one of the methods that do not
a transmission unit that specifies the determined notification method and transmits the notification to the information processing device,
The information processing device
A notification system comprising a display control unit that displays the notification received from the server on a display according to the specified notification method. The determination unit determines whether the urgency of the notification is high based on urgency evaluation information for evaluating the urgency of the notification, and if the urgency is high, the notification method is played. If the urgency is low, the notification method is a method that does not notify within the game that is being played.
The notification system of claim 1. A notification method for notifying about a game using an information processing device used by a user and a server connected to the information processing device,
the server
an identification step of identifying the game the user is playing ;
a receiving step of receiving notifications to the user about other games different from the game the user is playing ;
A method for displaying a notification in the game being played and displaying a notification in the game according to the value of power, which is a recoverable parameter in the game being played and used to progress the game. a decision step of determining the notification method to one of the methods not to
a transmission step of specifying the determined notification method and transmitting the notification to the information processing device;
The information processing device
a notification method for executing a display control unit step of displaying the notification received from the server on a display according to the designated notification method. A server connected to an information processing device used by a user,
an identification unit that identifies the game being played by the user;
a receiving unit for receiving notifications to the user about other games different from the game the user is playing ;
A method for displaying a notification in the game being played and displaying a notification in the game according to the value of power, which is a recoverable parameter in the game being played and used to progress the game. a determination unit that determines the notification method to either one of the methods that do not
and a transmitting unit that specifies the determined notification method and transmits the notification to the information processing device. A control method for a server connected to an information processing device used by a user, comprising:
the server
an identification step of identifying the game the user is playing;
a receiving step of receiving notifications to the user about other games different from the game the user is playing ;
A method for displaying a notification in the game being played and displaying a notification in the game according to the value of power, which is a recoverable parameter in the game being played and used to progress the game. a decision step of determining the notification method to one of the methods not to
a transmission step of specifying the determined notification method and transmitting the notification to the information processing device. A program executed by a server connected to an information processing device used by a user,
to the server,
an identification step of identifying the game the user is playing ;
a receiving step of receiving notifications to the user about other games different from the game the user is playing ;
A method for displaying a notification in the game being played and displaying a notification in the game according to the value of power, which is a recoverable parameter in the game being played and used to progress the game. a decision step of determining the notification method to one of the methods not to
and a transmission step of specifying the determined notification method and transmitting the notification to the information processing apparatus. An information processing device connected to a server and used by a user,
a transmitting unit that transmits game login information to the server;
Receive notifications to the user about other games different from the game the user is playing, and a value of power that is a recoverable parameter in the game being played and used to progress the game. Receive a notification to the user in which the determined notification method is either a method of displaying the notification in the game being played or a method of not displaying the notification in the game according to the Department and
An information processing apparatus comprising a display control unit that displays the notification received from the server on a display according to the received notification method. A control method for an information processing device connected to a server and used by a user, comprising:
The information processing device
a sending step of sending game login information to the server;
Receive notifications to the user about other games different from the game the user is playing, and a value of power that is a recoverable parameter in the game being played and used to progress the game. Receive a notification to the user in which the determined notification method is either a method of displaying the notification in the game being played or a method of not displaying the notification in the game according to the a step;
and a display control step of displaying the notification received from the server on a display according to the received notification method. A program executed by an information processing device connected to a server and used by a user,
In the information processing device,
a sending step of sending game login information to the server;
Receive notifications to the user about other games different from the game the user is playing, and a value of power that is a recoverable parameter in the game being played and used to progress the game. Receive a notification to the user in which the determined notification method is either a method of displaying the notification in the game being played or a method of not displaying the notification in the game according to the a step;
and a display control step of displaying the notification received from the server on a display according to the received notification method.

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