JP7381902B2 - Information processing device, computer program, and method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, a computer program, and a method.

Patent Document 1 discloses an online game system in which a plurality of players can gather in one place and play the same voting-type race game.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2001-224841

In Patent Document 1, a race game is executed based on game-related data, and the running status of the race and comprehensive voting odds are presented to players around the game device. However, in the online game system described in Patent Document 1, each player merely plays and watches the race independently.

An object of the present invention is to provide a computer program and an information processing device that can grasp the situation of a competition and the voting contents of other users, and can share a sense of unity with other users.

According to the present invention, there is provided an information processing device that controls the display of a video of a competition, and the display control unit includes one or more information indicating one or more users who are voting on the results of the competition, together with the video. An information processing device is provided that displays an icon on a display unit and changes a display mode of the one or more icons based on the situation of the competition and the content of each vote of the one or more users. Ru.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to understand the status of the competition and the voting contents of other users, and it is possible to share a sense of unity with other users.

1 is a diagram showing an overview of a video distribution system 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a user terminal device 10. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a server 20. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a video distribution system 1. FIG. 2 is a flow diagram showing the flow of processing of the video distribution system 1. FIG. It is a figure explaining voting by a user. This is an example showing an example of a competition video 7 displayed on the display unit 33. It is a diagram in which the display mode of the icon I2 is changed. It is a diagram in which the display mode of the icon I1 is changed. It is a figure which shows the display at the timing when the competition result is confirmed. It is a figure explaining the relationship between a competition result and a reward. This is an example showing a display mode of the display unit 33 in a modified example.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described using the drawings. Various features shown in the embodiments described below can be combined with each other. Further, the invention is established independently for each characteristic matter.

<1. First embodiment>
(1-1. Overview of video distribution system 1)
An information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention constitutes a part of a video distribution system 1 as shown in FIG. The video distribution system 1 includes a plurality of user terminal devices 10 and a server 20. The information processing device is realized by either the user terminal device 10 or the server 20.

The user terminal device 10 is configured to be able to communicate with the server 20 via the communication line 5. Each user of the user terminal device 10 can watch a competition video (hereinafter referred to as competition video 7) distributed from the server 20. Further, by operating the user terminal device 10, the user can predict the result of the competition and vote. The user terminal device 10 displays the competition video and icons indicating other users who are watching the competition video, and changes the display mode of the icon according to the situation of the competition. Each configuration will be explained in detail below.

(1-2. Hardware configuration of video distribution system 1)
The hardware configuration of the video distribution system 1 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

(1-2-1. Hardware configuration of user terminal device 10)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the user terminal device 10 according to this embodiment. The user terminal device 10 is, for example, an information processing terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, and includes a touch panel display 14 that can display images and accept operations, a speaker 15 that outputs sound, a microphone 16 that inputs sound, and a subject. In addition to the camera 17 that captures the image, the device further includes a control section 11, a storage section 12, a communication section 13, and operation buttons 18.

The control unit 11 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a microprocessor, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), etc., and controls the overall operation of the user terminal device 10.

A part of the storage unit 12 is composed of, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), etc., and is used as a work area etc. when the control unit 11 executes processing based on various programs. . Further, a part of the storage unit 12 is, for example, a non-volatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) or an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and stores various data such as images and programs used for processing by the control unit 11. Save etc.

The programs stored in the storage unit 12 include, for example, an OS (Operating System) for realizing the basic functions of the user terminal device 10, drivers for controlling various hardware, e-mail and web browsing, video playback, etc. It is a program for realizing various other functions, and includes a computer program according to this embodiment.

The communication unit 13 is, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Controller), and has a function of connecting to the communication line 5. Note that the communication unit 13 has a function of connecting to a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), a function of connecting to a wireless WAN (Wide Area Network), instead of or together with the NIC, and has a short-range communication function such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). It may also have functions that enable wireless communication, infrared communication, and the like.

The operation button 18 is provided on the side surface of the user terminal device 10, and is a power button for starting or stopping the user terminal device 10, a volume adjustment button for the sound output from the speaker 15, etc.

These control section 11 , storage section 12 , communication section 13 , touch panel display 14 , speaker 15 , microphone 16 , camera 17 , and operation button 18 are electrically connected to each other via a system bus 19 . Therefore, the control unit 11 accesses the storage unit 12, displays images on the touch panel display 14, grasps the state of operation of the touch panel display 14 and operation buttons 18 by the user, inputs sound to the microphone 16, and outputs sounds from the speaker 15. output, control over the camera 17, and access to various communication networks and other information processing devices via the communication unit 13.

(1-2-2. Hardware configuration of server 20)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the server 20 according to this embodiment. The server 20 includes a control unit 21 that controls the overall operation of the server 20, a storage unit 22 that is used as a work area when various programs are executed by the control unit 21, and in which various programs and data are stored in advance. There is. Hereinafter, the differences from the user terminal device 10 will be mainly explained.

The server 20 is connected to other information processing devices such as the user terminal device 10 via the communication line 5, and includes a communication unit 24 that transmits and receives various data to and from the other information processing devices. Further, it may be provided with an operation input section 25 configured with a keyboard, a mouse, etc. and accepting inputs for various operations, and a monitor 26 such as a liquid crystal display device for displaying various images.

These control section 21 , storage section 22 , communication section 24 , operation input section 25 , and monitor 26 are electrically connected to each other via a system bus 27 .

(1-3. Functional configuration of video distribution system 1)
The functions of the video distribution system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4, the user terminal device 10 includes a display control section 31, a remuneration calculation section 32, a display section 33, and an operation reception section 34. The server 20 includes a voting reception section 35.

The display control unit 31 is realized as a function of the control unit 11, and causes the display unit to display icons indicating users who are voting on the results of the competition together with the competition video 7 distributed from the server 20. Details regarding icon display will be described later. The remuneration calculation unit 32 determines the amount of remuneration for each user based on the contents of the users' votes and the results of the competition.

The display unit 33 is configured with a touch panel display 14 included in the user terminal device 10, and displays various information such as the competition video 7 distributed from the server 20. The operation reception unit 34 is configured by a touch panel of the touch panel display 14, and is configured to be able to input operations for selecting the competition video 7, voting, etc. by the user's operation.

The voting reception unit 35 is realized as a function of the control unit 21, and receives votes for the competition results from the users of the user terminal devices 10. The voting reception unit 35 transmits the received voting details to the reward calculation unit 32 of the user terminal device 10.

The above-described functional configuration may be realized by software (including a so-called application) installed as appropriate on the user terminal device 10, or may be realized by hardware. When implemented by software, various functions can be implemented by the control unit 41 executing programs constituting the software.

When realized by executing a program, the program may be stored in the storage unit 12 built into the user terminal device 10, or may be stored in a computer-readable non-temporary recording medium. Alternatively, it may be realized by reading a program stored in an external storage device and using so-called cloud computing. Alternatively, when implemented by hardware, it can be implemented by various circuits such as ASIC, SOC, FPGA, or DRP. Furthermore, some of the functional configurations described above may be processed by the server 20 using software or hardware.

(1-4. Flow of video viewing using video distribution system 1)
With reference to FIG. 5, the flow of watching a video using the video distribution system 1 will be described.

In step S110, the user terminal device 10 receives the competition video 7 distributed from the server 20. The competition video 7 includes, for example, a competition in which bicycles, cars, boats, racehorses, etc. compete for ranking, or a baseball or soccer match.

The competition video 7 may be distributed by either live distribution or non-live distribution, but in the case of live distribution, a higher sense of reality can be experienced. Furthermore, either streaming or downloading may be used, but streaming delivery may be selected for live distribution.

In step S120, the user terminal device 10 receives the contents of the votes of the users of other user terminal devices 10 accepted by the vote reception unit 35 of the server 20. In the example shown in FIG. 6, users U1 to U3 of other user terminal devices 10 predict and vote on the rankings of runners R1 to R6.

In step S130, the remuneration calculation unit 32 calculates the amount of remuneration that each user can receive based on the voting details of the users U1 to U3 received from the voting reception unit 35 of the server 20. The amount of the reward is calculated based on the contents of the votes of the users who voted for the competition, taking into consideration the odds (expected dividend rate) and the like.

In step S140, the display control unit 31 displays the received competition video 7 and icons of users who voted for the result of the competition. In the example shown in FIG. 7, icons I1 to I3 representing users U1 to U3 are displayed together with competition video 7.

In step S150, the user terminal device 10 shares information with the server 20. This information sharing includes information about the status of the competition being displayed. In step S160, the display control unit 31 displays the icons of users whose voting contents match the competition situation in a different manner from the icons of users whose voting contents do not match the competition situation. Display. Steps S150 and S160 are repeated at a predetermined timing (for example, once per second), and the display mode of the icons I1 to I3 changes depending on the competition situation.

As shown in FIG. 8, if the competition situation matches the voting contents of the user U2, the icon I2 is displayed larger than the other icons in step S160. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, if the competition situation matches the voting contents of the user U1, the icon I1 is displayed larger than the other icons in step S160.

Here, preferably, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the display control unit 31 displays the content of votes that match the competition situation among the votes received from the users, together with the user's icon on the display unit 33. to be displayed. By doing this, you can check the votes of each user who is likely to be correct.

Further, the display control unit 31 may adjust the size of the changed icon depending on the amount of reward that the user can receive if the voting content is correct. By doing this, the user's expectations are displayed in the size of the icon.

In step S165, it is determined whether the competition is over. If the competition has ended (Yes in step S165), step S170 is performed. If the competition has not ended (No in step S165), steps S150 and S160 are repeated.

In step S170, the user terminal device 10 shares information with the server 20. This information sharing includes information about the results of the competition being displayed. In step S180, the display control unit 31 causes the competition result to be reflected in the display of the user icon on the display unit 33.

FIG. 10 shows the competition video 7 at the timing when the competition results have been determined. As shown in FIG. 11, when the competition results are determined, rewards are given to users whose votes were correct. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, the display control unit 31 displays the voting details of the user U3 whose vote was correct on the display unit 33, so that it can be seen whether or not the votes of other users were correct. You can share the joy of users whose votes were correct and the disappointment of users whose votes were incorrect.

As described above, the user terminal device 10 of the video distribution system 1 includes the display control section 31 and the display section 33. The display control unit 31 causes the display unit to display icons indicating users who are voting on the results of the competition together with the competition video, and displays one or more icons based on the competition situation and the content of the user's vote. Change the aspect.

With this configuration, it is possible to understand the voting contents of other users watching the game, and it is possible to share a sense of unity with other users.

(1-5. Modified example)

FIG. 12 shows a display mode on the display section 33 as a modified example. In the example shown in FIG. 12, icons I1 to I3 are displayed in an area outside the competition video 7 on the display section 33. By doing so, it becomes possible to change the display mode of the icons I1 to I3 without interfering with watching the competition video 7.

<2. Other embodiments>
Although the embodiments of the present invention and their modifications have been described above, the application of the present disclosure is not limited to the above-mentioned contents. For example, in the embodiment described above, the icons of users whose voting contents match the competition situation are displayed in a large size, but the present invention is not limited to this form. For example, an icon of a user whose voting content matches the competition situation may be made to emit light or blink.

Further, in the above embodiment, icons of users of other user terminal devices 10 are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this form, and icons of users of the user terminal device 10 may also be displayed.

Further, in the embodiment described above, the display mode of the icon is changed when the competition situation and the voting contents match, but the display mode is not limited to this mode. That is, the display mode of the icon may be changed when the competition situation and part of the voting contents match.

In this case, it is preferable that the display control unit 31 changes the mode of the icon depending on the degree of coincidence between the contents of the vote and the situation of the competition. For example, in a competition situation, if the runner in first place at least matches the user's voting details, the size of the icon for that user is changed, and if the runner in second and third place also match, the icon becomes larger. If the first place runner at least matches the user's voting details, the user's icon will be illuminated, and if the second and third place runners also match, the degree of illumination of the icon will be changed. It may be made stronger.

Further, in the above embodiment, after the competition results, the contents of the votes of the users whose votes were correct are displayed, but the contents of the votes of all other users may be displayed on the display unit 33.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the user terminal device 10 and the like are described as terminals having a touch panel display 14 such as smartphones, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The user terminal device 10 may be realized by installing software on a home PC, etc., and may be configured to accept operations using a mouse or the like.

Furthermore, sharing of predetermined information via the communication line 5 is mainly performed via a WAN such as the Internet, but between user terminal devices, short-distance wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) is used instead of via a WAN. , or may be performed only via infrared communication, etc.

Further, in the embodiment described above, each function is mainly provided in the user terminal device 10, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this form, and some functions may be provided in the server 20 or the user terminal device 10. It is also possible to have a configuration in which both the server 20 and the server 20 are provided. For example, the server 20 may include a remuneration calculation unit 32.

Further, each step described as being executed by the user terminal device 10 in the above embodiment may also be executed by the server 20.

Furthermore, the present invention can also be realized as a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium that stores the above-mentioned program.

<3. Features of embodiment>
The features of the embodiments of the present invention are summarized below.

The display control unit 31 causes the display unit 33 to display one or more icons indicating one or more users who are voting on the results of the competition, along with the video, and displays the status of the competition and each of the one or more users. The display mode of one or more icons is changed based on the content of the vote.

With this configuration, it is possible to understand the voting contents of other users who are watching the video, and it is possible to share a sense of unity with other users.

The display control unit 31 displays icons of users whose voting contents at least partially match the competition situation on the display unit in a different manner from icons of users whose voting contents do not match the competition situation. let

With this configuration, users who are likely to be successful can be distinguished from users who are unlikely to be successful, and the voting contents of other users can be grasped.

The display control unit 31 changes the mode of the icon depending on the degree of correspondence between the contents of the vote and the situation of the competition.

With this configuration, it is possible to determine which user's voting content is more likely to be accurate.

The user terminal device 10 further includes a remuneration calculation unit 32 that calculates the amount of remuneration for each of the one or more users based on the content of the votes of the one or more users and the results of the competition, and the display control unit 31 changes the appearance of the icon depending on the reward.

With such a configuration, it is possible to determine which user is likely to receive the most rewards.

The display control unit 31 causes the display unit to display votes that match the competition situation among the votes received from the users, together with the user's icon.

With such a configuration, it is possible to check the votes of each user whose voting content is likely to be correct.

The display control unit 31 causes the display unit to display the results of other users' votes after the competition.

With such a configuration, it is possible to know whether or not other users' votes were correct, so it is possible to share the joy of users whose votes were correct and the disappointment of users whose votes were incorrect.

Although various embodiments according to the present invention have been described above, these are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The new embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. The embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

1: Video distribution system 5: Communication line 7: Competition video 10: User terminal device 11: Control unit 12: Storage unit 13: Communication unit 14: Touch panel display 15: Speaker 16: Microphone 17: Camera 18: Operation button 19: System Bus 20: Server 21: Control section 22: Storage section 24: Communication section 25: Operation input section 26: Monitor 27: System bus 31: Display control section 32: Reward calculation section 33: Display section 34: Operation reception section 35: Voting Reception department

Claims (3)

has a processor;
The processor controls the display of the competition video;
The processor causes the display unit to display one or more icons indicating one or more users who are voting on the result of the competition, along with the video,
When the situation of the competition changes from a first situation before the results of the competition are obtained to a second situation before the results of the competition are obtained, the processor determines that among the votes of each of the one or more users, An information processing device that displays information about a vote that is specified based on the second situation and that was not displayed in the first situation together with the icon in the second situation . causing the processor to control the display of the video of the competition;
causing the processor to display, together with the video, one or more icons indicating one or more users who are voting on the result of the competition, on a display unit;
The processor is configured to determine, among the votes of each of the one or more users, when the situation of the competition changes from a first situation before the result of the competition is obtained to a second situation before the result of the competition is obtained. A program that executes a process of displaying information on a vote specified based on the second situation that was not displayed in the first situation together with the icon in the second situation. a processor controls display of video of the competition;
a processor causes a display unit to display one or more icons indicating one or more users who are voting on the result of the competition, along with the video;
The processor determines, among the votes of each of the one or more users, when the situation of the competition changes from a first situation before the result of the competition is obtained to a second situation before the result of the competition is obtained. An information processing method , comprising displaying information on a vote specified based on the second situation, which was not displayed in the first situation, together with the icon in the second situation.

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