JP7212744B1 - TRAINING SUPPORT SYSTEM, TRAINING SUPPORT PROGRAM AND TRAINING SUPPORT METHOD - Google Patents

Abstract

A training support system, a training support program, and a training support method that enable efficient training while reducing the risk of infection with an infectious disease. A first display processing unit (1131) for displaying a virtual space (VS) in the field of view of a user; A second display processing unit 1132 that displays a virtual body model BV formed by virtual modeling in the virtual space VS, and a load that the user receives in physical reality through training by stimulating at least one of the five senses of the user. and a misrecognition guidance unit 1133 that induces misrecognition that the virtual load, which is a load larger than the actual load, is received. [Selection drawing] Fig. 2

Description

The present invention relates to a training support system, a training support program, and a training support method that support training that a user performs in physical reality.

In Japan, the number of people who exercise for the purpose of maintaining their health is on the rise due to rising health consciousness. According to the "Survey on Sports Life (2002-2018)" by the Sasakawa Sports Foundation, at least once a week, exercise (walking, strength training, cycling, jogging/running, swimming, gymnastics) The percentage of those who practice has increased from 27.0% in 2002 to 36.3% in 2018.

Along with this, the number of fitness club users is also increasing. One advantage of using fitness clubs is that they can receive guidance on training methods, how to use training equipment, what to eat, and the like from trainers who have specialized knowledge about training. Unlike the case of individual training, when receiving instruction on training methods from a trainer, training can be performed with correct movements, so that training effects can be easily obtained and the risk of injury can be reduced.

However, fitness clubs have a problem in terms of measures against infectious diseases. Specifically, in fitness clubs, users share training equipment, so there is a risk of contact infection. Also, during training, breathing usually becomes intense, so many droplets may fly from the user's mouth and nose, and there is also the risk of droplet and airborne infections. In addition, when receiving guidance on training movements from a trainer, the user needs to approach the trainer (sometimes touch the body), which also poses the risk of contact infection, droplet infection, and airborne infection. In fact, during the outbreak of the new coronavirus, fitness clubs were one source of clusters.

In view of this situation, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a fitness club technology that installs a ventilation fan near the face of a user of a training machine to reduce the risk of droplet infection and airborne infection.

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However, even if the technology of the fitness club disclosed in Patent Document 1 is used, it cannot be said that infectious disease countermeasures are perfect. For example, when a trainer approaches a user to instruct training movements, there is a risk of droplet infection and airborne infection. In addition, the risk of contact infection caused by sharing training equipment has not been reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of such conventional circumstances. An object of the present invention is to provide a training support system, a training support program, and a training support method that enable efficient training while reducing the risk of infection.

Means for solving the problem and effects of the invention

A training support system according to a first aspect of the present invention is a training support system that supports training performed by a user in physical reality, and includes a first display that displays a virtual space in the field of view of the user. a processing unit; and a second display processing unit that displays, in the virtual space, a body virtual model obtained by virtualizing at least a part of the user's body based on the positions of each part of the user's body in physical reality. and stimulating at least one of the user's five senses to induce the user to mistakenly perceive that the user is under a virtual load that is larger than a real load that is a load that the user receives in physical reality due to the training. and a misidentification guide.

In the training support system according to the second aspect of the present invention, the actual load is adjusted by weights used by the user during training, and the misidentification guidance unit creates a weight virtual model obtained by virtualizing the weight, It can have a third display processing unit that displays so as to make the user misunderstand that the weight is heavier than the weight used by the user in physical reality.

In the training support system according to the third aspect of the present invention, the third display processing section can display the weight virtual model larger than the weight used by the user in physical reality.

According to the above configuration, by making the user mistakenly believe that "there is a virtual load due to training", the user can obtain a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment beyond what can be obtained from normal training. Since there is a possibility that you can get more effects than you get, you can train more efficiently than normal training. In addition, the training support system according to the present invention is an invention that uses virtual reality technology, and the place of use is not particularly limited. be able to train.

A training support system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention further comprises a motion guidance unit that guides the user to perform a specific training motion via the virtual space; and at least one of a case where it is determined by the motion determination unit that the user has made a motion according to the guidance of the motion guidance unit, or a case where it has been determined that the user has not made a motion. In one case, a notifier for stimulating at least one of the five senses of the user.

In the training support system according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the motion guidance unit displays a desired motion trajectory, which is a trajectory through which the body virtual model should pass, in the virtual space based on the content of training performed by the user. and the motion determination unit determines whether or not the user has moved in accordance with the guidance of the motion guidance unit based on the rate at which the trajectory of the virtual body model matches the desired motion trajectory. can determine whether

A training support system according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is a fifth display processing unit in which the motion guidance unit displays a training motion to be modeled in the virtual space based on the content of the training performed by the user. can have

According to the above configuration, the correct training motion can be learned through the virtual space. That is, in a fitness club, it is possible to obtain the same effect as in the case of receiving instruction on training methods from a trainer without the risk of infection with an infectious disease.

A training support program according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is a training support program for supporting training performed by a user in physical reality, the first display displaying a virtual space in the field of view of the user. a processing function, and a second display processing function for displaying, in the virtual space, a body virtual model obtained by virtualizing at least part of the user's body based on the positions of the body parts of the user in physical reality. and stimulating at least one of the user's five senses to induce the user to mistakenly perceive that the user is under a virtual load that is larger than a real load that is a load that the user receives in physical reality due to the training. A misrecognition guidance function can be realized by a computer. According to the above configuration, by making the user mistakenly believe that "there is a virtual load due to training", the user can obtain a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment beyond what can be obtained from normal training. Since there is a possibility that you can get more effects than you get, you can train more efficiently than normal training. In addition, the training support program according to the present invention is an invention that uses virtual reality technology, and the place where training is performed is not particularly limited. You can train without risk.

A training support method according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is a training support method for supporting training performed by a user in physical reality, and includes a first display for displaying a virtual space, which is a virtual space, in the field of view of the user. a second display processing step of displaying, in the virtual space, a body virtual model obtained by virtualizing at least a part of the user's body based on the positions of the body parts of the user in physical reality; and stimulating at least one of the user's five senses to induce the user to mistakenly perceive that the user is under a virtual load that is larger than a real load that is a load that the user receives in physical reality due to the training. It can be included with a misleading step. According to the above configuration, by making the user mistakenly believe that "there is a virtual load due to training", the user can obtain a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment beyond what can be obtained from normal training. Since there is a possibility that you can get more effects than you get, you can train more efficiently than normal training. In addition, since the training support method according to the present invention is an invention using virtual reality technology, and the training place is not particularly limited, it can be used in a place where there is no one other than the user, and it is possible to be infected with infectious diseases. You can train without risk.

1 is a schematic diagram of a training support system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a training support system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a schematic diagram explaining a first display processing unit. It is a schematic diagram explaining a 2nd display process part, a misrecognition guidance part, a 4th display process part, a 5th display process part, and a notification part. It is a schematic diagram explaining a second display processing unit and a misrecognition guiding unit. It is a flow chart explaining a training support method using a training support system.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments shown below are examples of a training support system, a training support program, and a training support method for embodying the technical idea of the present invention. and do not specify training support methods as: In addition, this specification does not specify the members shown in the claims as the members of the embodiment. Unless otherwise specified, the dimensions, materials, shapes, relative arrangements, etc. of components described in the embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, but are merely explanations. Just an example. Note that the sizes and positional relationships of members shown in each drawing may be exaggerated for clarity of explanation. Furthermore, in the following description, the same names and symbols indicate the same or homogeneous members, and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Furthermore, each of the elements constituting the present invention may be configured with the same member so that a single member may serve as a plurality of elements, or conversely, the function of one member may be performed by a plurality of members. It can also be realized by sharing.
[Training support system 1]

A training support system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG.

The training support system 1 is a system that uses virtual reality technology to support a user's training in physical reality, and includes a head-mounted display 11 and gloves 12 as shown in FIGS.
[Head mounted display 11]

The head-mounted display 11 is a goggle-type display, as shown in FIG. It has a sensor 111, a second sensor 112 and a control unit 113 (corresponding to an example of a "training support program" in the claims). The image displayed on the head-mounted display 11 is configured to change in conjunction with the user's movement so that the user has the illusion that it is the scenery seen by the user's eyes (seen from the first-person viewpoint) (details are described later). This allows the user to feel as if he/she exists in the virtual space VS.
<First sensor 111>

A first sensor 111 is a gyro sensor and an acceleration sensor built into the head mounted display 11 . By detecting the position and direction of the head-mounted display 11, the first sensor 111 indirectly detects the position and direction of the user's head, and thus detects the movement of the user's head. The training support system 1 changes the display of the head mounted display 11 according to the movement of the user's head detected by the first sensor 111 .

Note that the first sensor 111 is not limited to the gyro sensor and the acceleration sensor, and does not necessarily have to be built into the head mounted display 11 .
<Second sensor 112>

The second sensor 112 is an image sensor built into the head mounted display 11 . The second sensor 112 indirectly detects the position and direction of the user's hand by detecting the position and direction of the glove 12 worn by the user, and thus detects the movement of the user's hand. The training support system 1 displays a virtual model of the user's hand (hereinafter referred to as “virtual body model BV”) in the virtual space VS according to the movement of the user's hand detected by the second sensor 112 .

Note that the second sensor 112 is not limited to an image sensor, and does not necessarily have to be built into the head mounted display 11 . Alternatively, the movement of the user's hand may be detected directly without using the glove 12 . Further, the object to be detected is not limited to the movement of the user's hand, and for example, the movement of the user's foot may be detected.
<Control unit 113>

The control unit 113 is a member responsible for controlling the training support system 1 and is a member incorporated in the head mounted display 11 . The control unit 113 has a first display processing unit 1131, a second display processing unit 1132, a misrecognition guidance unit 1133, an operation guidance unit 1134, an operation determination unit 1135, and a notification unit 1136, as shown in FIG.

Note that the control unit 113 does not necessarily have to be built into the head mounted display 11 .
<<First display processing unit 1131>>

The first display processing unit 1131 is a member that performs processing for displaying an image of the virtual space VS on the head-mounted display 11 (corresponding to an example of the "first display processing function" in the claims), For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the image of the virtual space VS is changed in conjunction with the movement of the user's head.

Also, the first display processing unit 1131 adjusts the angle at which the virtual space VS is displayed based on the user's physical data (particularly height data). Specifically, if the user is relatively tall, the user is made to feel as if he or she is looking down from above, and if the user is relatively short, the user is made to feel as if they are looking up from below. The display of the image of the space VS is adjusted to suppress the recognition deviation between the physical reality and the inside of the virtual space VS.

This allows the user to feel as if he/she exists in the virtual space VS.
<<Second display processing unit 1132>>

The second display processing unit 1132 performs processing for displaying the body virtual model BV on the head-mounted display 11 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the body virtual model BV is displayed in the virtual space VS according to the movement of the user's hand (there may be cases where it is not displayed due to the orientation of the user's head. ).

Also, the second display processing unit 1132 adjusts the display position of the body virtual model BV based on the user's body data. Specifically, the height at which the virtual body model BV is displayed is adjusted in consideration of the height, the length of the arms, etc., and the discrepancy in recognition between the physical reality and the inside of the virtual space VS is suppressed.

This allows the user to feel as if he/she exists in the virtual space VS.

Note that the aspect of the second display processing unit 1132 is not limited to the above. For example, when the second sensor 112 detects the movement of the user's feet, processing is performed to display a body virtual model obtained by virtualizing the user's feet.
<<Misidentification Guidance Unit 1133>>

The misrecognition guiding unit 1133 (corresponding to an example of a "third display processing unit" in the claims) attaches a dumbbell (an example of a "weight" in the claims) to the head mounted display 11 as shown in FIG. ) (hereinafter referred to as “weight virtual model WV”) (corresponding to an example of the “misidentification guidance function” in the claims). As shown in FIG. 5, the weight virtual model WV is displayed in the virtual space VS according to the movement of the user's hand (it may not be displayed depending on the orientation of the user's head).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the misrecognition guidance unit 1133 displays the weight virtual model WV larger than the dumbbell (in physical reality) used by the user during training, so that the user can receive weights in physical reality through training. Misidentifying that a load (hereinafter referred to as "virtual load") larger than the load (hereinafter referred to as "real load") is being received (misidentification regardless of whether or not the user knows the size of the actual load). ). Such misrecognition by the user enables the user to obtain a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment beyond what can be obtained from normal training, and the brain's prejudice allows the user to obtain an effect greater than that obtained from the actual load. (the so-called “placebo effect”). Also, since the actual load is smaller than the virtual load, training can be safely carried out.

Note that the method of misleading the user is not limited to the above-described method. It can be announced by voice. In addition, before using the training support system 1, the method of guiding the user to misidentify, how much weight is misidentified as being greater than the weight of the dumbbell in physical reality, etc. may be appropriately set before using the training support system 1. . Moreover, the weight virtual model WV does not necessarily have to be displayed according to the movement of the user's hand. You may make it display based on a motion.
<<Operation guide unit 1134>>

The motion guidance unit 1134 is a member that guides the user through the virtual space VS to perform a specific training motion. Specifically, the motion guidance unit 1134 causes the fourth display processing unit 1134a and the fifth display processing unit 1134b to perform the training selected by the user from arm curls, bench presses, dumbbell twists, rows, and squats with correct motions. guide you to do so.

Note that the motion guidance unit 1134 is not limited to the above mode, and the type of training is not limited to the one described above.
(Fourth display processing unit 1134a)

The fourth display processing unit 1134a is a member that displays a trajectory through which the virtual body model BV should pass (hereinafter referred to as a "desired motion trajectory DO") in the virtual space VS based on the content of training selected by the user. If there is and the user selects the arm curl, the desired motion trajectory DO is displayed as shown in FIG. The intended motion trajectory DO is adjusted in size and position according to the user's physique. Accordingly, the user can naturally perform a correct training motion by moving the hand so that the virtual body model BV passes along the desired motion trajectory DO.
(Fifth display processing unit 1134b)

The fifth display processing unit 1134b is a member that displays an image of a training motion to be modeled (hereinafter referred to as a “target motion image DI”) in the virtual space VS based on the content of the training selected by the user. , when the user selects the arm curl, a target action image DI as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed. This allows the user to confirm correct operation.

In addition, the fifth display processing unit 1134b is not limited to the above-described mode, and may display a humanoid virtual model performing a training motion, for example, so that the correct motion can be confirmed three-dimensionally.
<<Operation determination unit 1135>>

The motion determination unit 1135 is a member that determines whether or not the user is performing a correct training motion, based on the rate at which the trajectory of the virtual body model BV matches the desired motion trajectory DO. For example, if the trajectory of the virtual body model BV and the desired motion trajectory DO match at a rate of 80% (the criteria for determination can be set as appropriate), the motion is determined to be a correct training motion. It can be configured as follows. The judgment of the operation judgment unit 1135 is used by the notification unit 1136, which will be described later.
<<notification unit 1136>>

The notification unit 1136 is a member that notifies the user of the determination of the operation determination unit 1135 . Specifically, the notification unit 1136 displays a counter image CI as shown in FIG. 4 in the virtual space VS. Increment the number by one. In addition, the notification unit 1136 emits a sound such as “ping-pong” every time the motion determination unit 1135 determines that the user is performing a correct training motion. This allows the user to visually and audibly perceive that he or she is performing a correct training action.

Thus, the training support system 1 can learn correct training motions through the virtual space VS. That is, in a fitness club, it is possible to obtain the same effect as in the case of receiving instruction on training methods from a trainer without the risk of infection with an infectious disease.

Note that the form of the notification unit 1136 is not limited to the above. For example, the notification of the notification unit 1136 is not limited to a method that can be sensed by the user's sense of sight or hearing, and a method that can be sensed by touch, taste, or smell may be used. In addition, notification may be made when the user does not perform a correct training action.
[Glove 12]

As shown in FIG. 1, the glove 12 is a member worn by the user on the hand and used by the second sensor 112 to accurately detect the movement of the user's hand. For example, when an infrared image sensor is used as the second sensor 112, by using a material that easily reflects infrared rays as the material of the glove 12, it is possible to increase the detection accuracy of hand movement.

Note that the glove 12 is not limited to the above aspect. For example, the controller of the head-mounted display 11 that is held in both hands may be provided with a reception function for the second sensor 112 to improve the detection accuracy of hand movements. Also, if the second sensor 112 is configured to directly detect the movement of the user's hand, the glove 12 is not necessary.
[Training support method using training support system 1]

A training support method using the training support system 1 includes, as shown in FIG. ), a second preparation step ST03, and a training implementation step ST04 (corresponding to an example of a ``misleading step'' in the claims). Each step will be described below.
[First preparation step ST01]

The first preparation step ST01 is a step of preparing hardware. For example, the head-mounted display 11, gloves 12, and weights (for example, dumbbells) used for training are prepared, and the head-mounted display 11 and the gloves 12 are worn. do.
[Head-mounted display startup step ST02]

The head-mounted display activation step ST02 is a step of turning on the head-mounted display 11 and activating the head-mounted display 11 , and the control section 113 starts controlling the training support system 1 . Thereby, after that, the first display processing unit 1131, the second display processing unit 1132, the misrecognition guidance unit 1133, the motion guidance unit 1134, the motion determination unit 1135, and the notification unit 1136 each perform necessary processing at necessary timings. becomes possible.
[Second preparation step ST03]

The second preparation step ST03 is a step of making preparations in terms of software, and includes, for example, setting the user's physical data, setting the method by which the misrecognition guidance unit 1133 induces misrecognition of the user, and setting the type and number of training sessions. etc.

In addition, the aspect of 2nd preparation process ST03 is not limited to the above-mentioned thing. Moreover, if the head-mounted display 11 is capable of storing the settings when the training support system 1 was used last time, the second preparation step ST03 can be omitted.
[Training Implementation Step ST04]

The training implementation step ST04 is a step in which the user performs training using the training support system 1. FIG. Specifically, the desired motion trajectory DO and the desired motion image DI are displayed in the virtual space VS, and the user refers to these for training. The motion determination unit 1135 determines whether or not the user is performing a correct training motion, and the notification unit 1136 notifies each time it is determined that the user is performing a correct training motion. Then, when the user performs the correct training motion the number of times set in the second preparation step ST03, the training execution step ST04 ends.
[The invention's effect]

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, the training support system, training support program, and training support method according to the present invention mislead the user into thinking that he or she is receiving a virtual load through training, thereby providing the user with a sense of strength that can be achieved through normal training. It is possible to obtain a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment as described above, and since there is a possibility that an effect greater than that obtained by the actual load can be obtained, it is possible to perform training more efficiently than normal training.

In addition, the training support system, training support program, and training support method according to the present invention are inventions using virtual reality technology, and the place of use is not particularly limited. , training can be carried out without the risk of contracting an infectious disease.

1... Training support system 11... Head mounted display 111... First sensor 112... Second sensor 113... Control unit; 1131... First display processing unit; 1132... Second display processing unit; Guidance unit; 1134a Fourth display processing unit 1134b Fifth display processing unit 1135 Motion determination unit 1136 Notification unit 12 Glove VS Virtual space BV Body virtual model WV Weight virtual model DO Target motion Trajectory DI: Target motion image CI: Counter image

Claims (8)

A training support system for supporting a user in training with weights in physical reality, comprising:
a first display processing unit that displays a virtual space that is a virtual space in the field of view of the user;
a second display processing unit that displays, in the virtual space, a body virtual model obtained by virtualizing at least a part of the user's body based on the positions of the body parts of the user in physical reality;
a third display processing unit, wherein the third display processing unit displays the weight virtual model, which is a virtual model of the weight, larger than the weight used by the user in physical reality, so that the user can a misrecognition guidance unit that induces misrecognition that the training is receiving a virtual load that is larger than a real load that is a load that is received in physical reality;
training support system. A training support system for supporting a user in training with weights in physical reality, comprising:
a first display processing unit that displays a virtual space that is a virtual space in the field of view of the user;
a second display processing unit that displays, in the virtual space, a body virtual model obtained by virtualizing at least a part of the user's body based on the positions of the body parts of the user in physical reality;
By displaying characters in the virtual space to the effect that the user is using a weight that is larger than the weight of the weight used by the user in physical reality, the user can experience a reality that is the load that the user receives in physical reality due to the training. a misrecognition induction unit that induces misidentification that the device is receiving a virtual load that is larger than the load;
training support system. A training support system for supporting a user in training with weights in physical reality, comprising:
a first display processing unit that displays a virtual space that is a virtual space in the field of view of the user;
a second display processing unit that displays, in the virtual space, a body virtual model obtained by virtualizing at least a part of the user's body based on the positions of the body parts of the user in physical reality;
By announcing by voice that the user is using a weight that is larger than the weight of the weight used by the user in physical reality, the load that the user receives in physical reality through the training is greater than the actual load. a misrecognition induction unit that induces misidentification as being subjected to a virtual load of
training support system. The training support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:
a motion guidance unit that guides the user through the virtual space to perform a specific training motion;
a motion determination unit that determines whether or not the user has acted according to the guidance of the motion guidance unit;
At least one of the five senses of the user is determined by the motion determining unit to perform the motion according to the guidance of the motion guiding unit, or when it is determined that the user did not perform the motion. a notification unit that stimulates one sense;
training support system. 1. A training support program that supports training performed by a user using weights in physical reality,
a first display processing function for displaying a virtual space, which is a virtual space, in the field of view of the user;
a second display processing function for displaying, in the virtual space, a body virtual model obtained by virtualizing at least a part of the user's body based on the positions of the body parts of the user in physical reality;
By displaying the weight virtual model, which is obtained by virtualizing weights, larger than the weights used by the user in physical reality, the user can receive a load larger than the actual load, which is the load received in physical reality due to the training. a misrecognition induction function that induces misidentification as receiving a certain virtual load;
A training support program that realizes on a computer. 1. A training support program that supports training performed by a user using weights in physical reality,
a first display processing function for displaying a virtual space, which is a virtual space, in the field of view of the user;
a second display processing function for displaying, in the virtual space, a body virtual model obtained by virtualizing at least a part of the user's body based on the positions of the body parts of the user in physical reality;
By displaying characters in the virtual space to the effect that the user is using a weight that is larger than the weight of the weight used by the user in physical reality, the user can experience a reality that is the load that the user receives in physical reality due to the training. a misrecognition induction function that induces misidentification that a virtual load, which is a load larger than the load, is received;
A training support program that realizes on a computer. 1. A training support program that supports training performed by a user using weights in physical reality,
a first display processing function for displaying a virtual space, which is a virtual space, in the field of view of the user;
a second display processing function for displaying, in the virtual space, a body virtual model obtained by virtualizing at least a part of the user's body based on the positions of the body parts of the user in physical reality;
By announcing by voice that the user is using a weight that is larger than the weight of the weight used by the user in physical reality, the load that the user receives in physical reality through the training is greater than the actual load. A misrecognition induction function that induces misidentification that it is receiving a virtual load that is
A training support program that realizes on a computer. A training support method in which the training support system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 supports training performed by a user using weights in physical reality,
a first display processing step of displaying, by the first display processing unit, a virtual space that is a virtual space in the field of view of the user;
a second display in which the second display processing unit displays, in the virtual space, a virtual body model obtained by virtualizing at least a part of the user's body based on the positions of each part of the user's body in physical reality; a processing step;
a misrecognition guidance step in which the misrecognition guidance section guides the user to misunderstand that the user is receiving a virtual load that is larger than a real load that is a load received in physical reality due to the training;
training support methods including;

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