JP7434202B2 - Program, information processing method, information processing device, and system - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to a program, an information processing method, an information processing device, and a system.

Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose technologies related to AR (Augmented Reality).

JP2020-58658A JP2020-77187A

In the real world, various races such as boat races and horse races are held. Although some people actually go to racetracks to watch these races, it may be impossible to actually go to the racetracks due to time or geographical constraints. Given the above situation, if it is possible to display real-world races as virtual races using virtual objects linked to real-world races, it would be possible to watch a race in a simulated manner without actually going to the race track. It is possible and beneficial.

By the way, in various races such as boat races and horse races, there is room for improvement in improving the recognition of race participants.

One aspect of the present disclosure provides a program, an information processing method, an information processing device, and a system that can improve the recognition of participants in a real-world race corresponding to the virtual race through a virtual race displayed on a computer. The purpose is to

According to one embodiment presented in the present disclosure,
A program executed on a first computer including a processor and an imaging unit,
The program causes the processor to:
receiving first information about a predetermined race in the real world from a second computer;
generating a virtual object for presenting second information regarding the predetermined race to a user of the first computer based on the first information;
superimposing and displaying the virtual object on a real image of the surroundings of the first computer captured by the imaging unit;
The first information includes at least contestant information regarding at least one of a contestant and a moving object in the predetermined race,
The virtual object includes at least a moving object corresponding to the contestant or the moving object,
The displaying step includes displaying at least a part of the contestant information in association with a predetermined avatar corresponding to the moving object in response to the user's first operation input for the corresponding moving object.
program will be provided.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, through the virtual race displayed on the first computer, it is possible to improve the recognition level of the contestants in the real world race corresponding to the virtual race.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example configuration of a system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a user terminal according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a server according to an embodiment. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a real-world racetrack according to an embodiment. FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a virtual object displayed on a user terminal according to an embodiment. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of display control processing according to an embodiment. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of display control processing according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an avatar editing screen according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a selection table showing options for each attribute of an avatar object according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a real image captured by an imaging unit according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen in which a virtual object is superimposed and displayed on a real image according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen in which a virtual object is superimposed and displayed on a real image according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a method for displaying detailed contestant information together with avatar information on a virtual object according to an embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen showing another example of a method of displaying detailed contestant information according to an embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of display control processing in the second example of operation according to a certain embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display screen of an avatar object according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display screen of an avatar object according to an embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of this technical idea will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted as appropriate. In one or more embodiments shown in this disclosure, elements included in each embodiment can be combined with each other, and the resultant product of the combination also forms part of the embodiments shown in this disclosure.

(System configuration)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a system 1 according to this embodiment. For example, the system 1 is capable of displaying a predetermined race conducted in the real world as a virtual race using virtual objects on an information processing device used by a user. In this specification, a "predetermined race" is not particularly limited as long as it is a race held in the real world, and includes, for example, a boat race (actual race or exhibition race), horse racing, bicycle racing, auto racing, Examples include car races such as F1, drone races, dog races, marathons, and relay races.

As shown in FIG. 1, the system 1 includes user terminals 10A, 10B, and 10C (hereinafter, user terminals 10A, 10B, and 10C), which are information processing devices (first computers) used by each user. It includes a plurality of user terminals 10 such as the terminals (also collectively referred to as "user terminals 10"), a first server device (second computer) 20, a second server device 40, and a network 30.

The user terminal 10A and the user terminal 10B are connected to the network 30 by communicating with the wireless base station 31. The user terminal 10C connects to the network 30 by communicating with a wireless router 32 installed in a facility such as a house. The user terminal 10 is, for example, a portable terminal equipped with a touch screen, and may be a smartphone, a phablet, a tablet, or the like.

The user terminal 10 executes, for example, a program installed via a platform that distributes applications or the like, or a program including preinstalled website viewing software. The user terminal 10 communicates with the first server device 20 by executing the above program, and sends and receives data related to a predetermined race, data related to the user, etc. to and from the first server device 20, thereby providing information about the user. It is possible to display a virtual race on a terminal 10.

The first server device 20 receives data related to a predetermined race from the second server device 40. The first server device 20 sends data related to a predetermined race to the user terminal 10 as appropriate. The first server device 20 stores and manages data related to a predetermined race and data related to each user.

The first server device 20 includes a communication IF (Interface) 22, an input/output IF 23, a memory 25, a storage 26, and a processor (second processor) 29 as a hardware configuration. are connected to each other through.

The communication IF 22 is compatible with various communication standards such as the LAN (Local Area Network) standard, and functions as an interface for transmitting and receiving data with the user terminal 10, the second server device 40, and the like.

The input/output IF 23 receives information input to the first server device 20 and functions as an interface for outputting information to the outside of the first server device 20. The input/output IF 23 may include an input reception unit that accepts connection of an information input device such as a mouse and a keyboard, and an output unit that accepts connection of an information output device such as a display for displaying images and the like.

The memory 25 is a storage device for storing data used in processing. The memory 25 provides the processor 29 with a work area for temporary use when the processor 29 performs processing, for example. The memory 25 includes storage devices such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory).

The storage 26 is a storage device for storing various programs and data for the processor 29 to read and execute. The information stored in the storage 26 includes data related to a predetermined race, data related to each user, and the like. The storage 26 may include a storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or a flash memory. Note that the storage is not limited to a form included in a server device, and a cloud service can also be used.

The processor 29 controls the operation of the first server device 20 by reading and executing programs stored in the storage 26 . The processor 29 may include, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and the like.

The second server device 40 stores and manages data related to a predetermined race. The second server device 40 is, for example, a server device managed by the organizer of a predetermined race, or an organization that transmits information about a predetermined race to the outside (a publisher of a race magazine, a race video distributor, or a radio distributor). etc.) is a server device managed by The second server device 40 transmits data related to a predetermined race to the first server device 20 as appropriate. In one aspect, the second server device 40 may transmit data related to a predetermined race to the user terminal 10. The hardware configuration of the second server device 40 may be the same as that of the first server device 20 as long as no contradiction occurs. There may be a plurality of second server devices 40.

(user terminal)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 10 includes an antenna 110, a wireless communication IF 120, a touch screen 130, an input/output IF 140, a storage section 150, an audio processing section 160, a microphone 161, a speaker 162, It includes an imaging section 170 and a control section (first processor) 190.

Antenna 110 radiates signals emitted by user terminal 10 into space as radio waves. Further, the antenna 110 receives radio waves from space and provides a received signal to the wireless communication IF 120.

The wireless communication IF 120 performs modulation and demodulation processing for transmitting and receiving signals via the antenna 110 and the like so that the user terminal 10 communicates with other communication devices. The wireless communication IF 120 is a communication module for wireless communication that includes a tuner, a high frequency circuit, etc., performs modulation/demodulation and frequency conversion of wireless signals transmitted and received by the user terminal 10, and provides a received signal to the control unit 190.

Touch screen 130 accepts input from a user and outputs information to display 132 for the user. Touch screen 130 includes a touch panel 131 for receiving user operation input, and a display 132. The touch panel 131 detects the proximity of a user's finger or the like by using a capacitive type, for example. The display 132 is realized by, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (electroluminescence), or other display device.

The input/output IF 140 receives information input to the user terminal 10 and functions as an interface for outputting information to the outside of the user terminal 10.

The storage unit 150 includes a flash memory, an HDD, and the like, and stores programs used by the user terminal 10 and various data received by the user terminal 10 from the first server device 20 and the like.

The audio processing unit 160 modulates and demodulates the audio signal. The audio processing unit 160 modulates the signal provided from the microphone 161 and provides the modulated signal to the control unit 190. The audio processing unit 160 also provides an audio signal to the speaker 162. The audio processing unit 160 is realized by, for example, a processor for audio processing. The microphone 161 functions as an audio input section for receiving input audio signals and outputting them to the control section 190. The speaker 162 functions as an audio output unit for outputting audio signals to the outside of the user terminal 10.

The imaging unit 170 is a camera that captures a real image of the surroundings of the user terminal 10. The image captured by the imaging unit 170 is subjected to image processing by the control unit 190 and output to the display 132.

The control unit 190 controls the operation of the user terminal 10 by reading and executing a program stored in the storage unit 150. The control unit 190 is realized by, for example, an application processor.

The process by which the control unit 190 executes the application program 151 will be described in more detail. The storage unit 150 stores an application program 151, application information 152, and user information 153.

For example, the user terminal 10 downloads the application program 151 from the first server device 20 and stores it in the storage unit 150. Further, the user terminal 10 transmits and receives various data such as application information 152 and user information 153 to and from the first server device 20 by communicating with the first server device 20 .

The application program 151 is a program for displaying a virtual race on the user terminal 10. Application information 152 includes various data referenced by application program 151. Application information 152 includes first information 152A, event information 152B, and avatar information 152C.

The first information 152A is information regarding a predetermined race transmitted from the first server device 20 or the second server device 40. The first information 152A includes, for example, race time information indicating the race time of a participant or a moving object (hereinafter also referred to as "participant, etc.") in a predetermined race, position information of a participant, etc. during a predetermined race, and time information corresponding to the location information.

As used herein, the term "contestant" is a concept that includes not only humans but also animals such as horses and dogs. Furthermore, a "mobile object" is an object that is the main body of movement in a predetermined race, and includes an animal or an aircraft that a contestant rides, an aircraft that is remotely controlled by a contestant, and the like. In marathons, dog races, etc., the "participant" and the "moving object" are the same.

In addition to the above, the first information 152A includes, for example, the name of a predetermined race, the date and time of the race, race track data, participant data, mobile data, odds information, race predictions, race entry list, last-minute race information, It may also include pit reports, race results, race videos, race still images, past race information, and other information that can be published in information magazines or information sites regarding a predetermined race.

The event information 152B is information regarding an event that can occur or has occurred in a predetermined race, and includes, for example, information regarding a production display (effect display) and production sound corresponding to the event.

Events are not particularly limited, but include, for example, reaching the goal of the first contestant, determining the ranking of a predetermined race, changing the ranking of contestants, etc., or the difference in the positions of two or more contestants at a predetermined timing. may be one or more of the following: being below a predetermined threshold (two or more contestants, etc. competing closely), or the occurrence of a rule violation. In this example, the event information 152B is information received from the first server device 20 after an event occurs in a predetermined race.

Further, the event information 152B includes, for example, information regarding a two-dimensional image or a three-dimensional image corresponding to a predetermined event. Specifically, the event information 152B may include information regarding a text image informing the contents of the event, a predetermined character image, an effect image added to a virtual object described below, and the like.

The avatar information 152C includes information regarding an object that becomes the user's avatar (hereinafter referred to as an avatar object). Specifically, the avatar information 152C may include information such as the gender, type (occupation), hairstyle, skin color, and action of the avatar object (an example of an avatar). The avatar information 152C can be edited by the user via an avatar editing screen, which will be described later.

User information 153 includes information about the user of user terminal 10. The user information 153 includes, for example, information that identifies the user, location information of the user terminal 10, race purchase history and hit rate of the user (for example, in the case of a boat race, the history of purchased boat tickets and the purchased boat ticket history). (accuracy rate), etc.

By reading and executing the application program 151, the control unit 190 operates an operation input reception unit 191, a transmission/reception unit 192, an object generation unit 193, a display control unit 194, a flat surface detection unit 195, and an event detection unit. 196 and the selection information acquisition section 197.

The operation input receiving unit 191 receives a user's operation input based on the output of the touch screen 130. Specifically, the operation input reception unit 191 detects that the user's finger or the like touches or approaches the touch panel 131 as coordinates of a coordinate system consisting of a horizontal axis and a vertical axis of a surface forming the touch screen 130.

The operation input reception unit 191 determines a user's operation on the touch screen 130. The operation input reception unit 191 can perform, for example, "approach operation", "release operation", "tap operation", "double tap operation", "long press operation (long touch operation)", "drag operation (swipe operation)", Distinguishes user operations such as "move operation," "flick operation," "pinch-in operation," and "pinch-out operation."

The operation input reception unit 191 may receive the movement of the user terminal 10 detected by an acceleration sensor or the like mounted on the user terminal 10 as an operation input.

The transmitting/receiving unit 192 transmits and receives various information to and from external communication devices such as the first server device 20 and the second server device 40 via the wireless communication IF 120 and the network 30. The transmitting/receiving unit 192 receives the first information 152A from the first server device 20 or the second server device 40, for example. Further, the transmitting/receiving unit 192 transmits, for example, information corresponding to the operational input received by the operational input accepting unit 191, information stored in the user information 153, etc. to the first server device 20 or the second server device 40. .

The object generation unit 193 generates a virtual object for presenting information regarding a predetermined race to the user based on the first information. The object generation unit 193 generates a racetrack object representing a racetrack and a moving object representing contestants and the like as virtual objects. The object generation unit 193 may generate a virtual display board for text-displaying the second information generated based on the first information. In addition to the above-mentioned objects, the object generation unit 193 also generates a virtual screen for displaying second information generated based on the first information, various building objects, landscape objects that constitute landscapes such as trees, etc. etc. may be generated.

The object generation unit 193 may generate an avatar object based on the avatar information 152C in addition to the above-mentioned objects. The object generation unit 193 may generate, for example, a three-dimensional model of a cartoon or animation character, a mascot character of various sports events, a celebrity including a celebrity, etc. as an avatar object. The avatar object may be a two-dimensional image, limited to a three-dimensional model. The object generation unit 193 may replace the generated avatar object with a portion of the moving object indicating the contestant.

The display control unit 194 displays an image (hereinafter also referred to as a “superimposed image”) in which a virtual object generated by the object generation unit 193 is superimposed on a real image of the surroundings of the user terminal 10 captured by the imaging unit 170. It is displayed on the display 132. The display control unit 194 moves each moving object on the racetrack object based on the race time information included in the first information 152A, and causes the display 132 to display a virtual race that is a virtual reproduction of a predetermined race. It is preferable that the display control unit 194 reproduces the virtual race based on the race time information as well as the position information of the contestants included in the first information 152A and the time information corresponding to the position information. .

It is preferable that the display control unit 194 is capable of changing the viewpoint in the superimposed image according to the operation input received by the operation input reception unit 191. The display control unit 194 causes the display 132 to display various menu screens and GUI (Graphical User Interface), or changes the display content of the display 132, depending on the operation input received by the operation input reception unit 191.

Furthermore, in response to the event detection section 196 detecting the occurrence of an event, the display control section 194 displays an effect corresponding to the event. The content of the effect display is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, the display of a predetermined avatar object, the display of effects on at least one of a racetrack object and a moving object, or a two-dimensional image corresponding to a predetermined event. Alternatively, it may be one or more of displaying three-dimensional images and operating these images in accordance with the progress of the race. The display control unit 194 may simultaneously execute two or more effect displays corresponding to different events.

The flat surface detection section 195 detects a flat surface in the real image captured by the imaging section 170. Detection of flat surfaces is realized by conventionally known image recognition techniques. For example, when the user performs an operation to select a flat surface detected by the flat surface detection unit 195, a superimposed image in which a racetrack object is placed on the flat surface is displayed on the display 132.

Preferably, the flat surface is a horizontal surface. Furthermore, although the angle between the flat surface and the bottom surface constituting the racetrack object may be 0 degrees, it is preferably an acute angle, and can be in the range of 15 degrees to 45 degrees, for example. The angle may also be adjusted in response to a user's operation. Furthermore, even if there is a convex part on a flat surface in the real world or there is an object placed on the flat surface, if the convex part or the object is of a size that is hidden by the racetrack object, then , a racetrack object may be placed on a flat surface.

The event detection unit 196 detects the occurrence of a predetermined event in a predetermined race. For example, the event detection unit 196 detects a predetermined event based on the fact that the transmitting/receiving unit 192 receives event information transmitted from the first server device 20 when a predetermined event occurs in a predetermined race in the real world. Detect occurrence.

Further, the event detection unit 196 may detect the occurrence of a predetermined event based on the first information 152A and the user information 153, for example. Specifically, the event detection unit 196 determines based on the position of the contestant, etc. during the race, such as a change in the ranking of the contestant, etc., based on the location information of the contestant, etc. and the time information corresponding to the location information. Possible events can be detected. The event detection unit 196 can detect, for example, an event such as a contestant or the like purchased by the user being positioned at the head of the race, based on information regarding race results and information regarding the user's race purchase history.

The selection information acquisition unit 197 acquires one or more selection information indicating one or more contestants selected by the user. The "selection information" is, for example, information indicating a contestant or the like that the user predicts as the winner of a predetermined race. When the predetermined race is a boat race or a horse race, the "selection information" may be information indicating a boat ticket or horse racing ticket purchased by the user.

The selection information acquisition unit 197 acquires selection information based on, for example, a user's operation input on the screen for selecting a contestant or the like. The selection information acquired by the selection information acquisition unit 197 is transmitted to the first server device 20 or the second server device 40, for example. When the predetermined race is a boat race or a horse race, a boat ticket or a horse racing ticket can be purchased in response to the selection information being transmitted to the second server device 40.

(First server device)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the first server device 20. As shown in FIG. The detailed configuration of the first server device 20 will be described with reference to FIG. 3. The first server device 20 functions as a communication section 220, a storage section 250, and a control section 290 by operating according to a program.

The communication unit 220 functions as an interface for the first server device 20 to communicate with external communication devices such as the user terminal 10 and the second server device 40 via the network 30.

The storage unit 250 stores various programs and data for realizing the system 1. In one aspect, the storage unit 250 stores a program 251, race information 252, and user information 253.

The program 251 is a program for the first server device 20 to communicate with the user terminal 10 and the second server device 40 to realize the system 1. The program 251 is executed by the control unit 290 to perform processing for transmitting and receiving data with the user terminal 10 and the second server device 40, processing according to the operation contents performed by the user of the user terminal 10, race information 252 and the user The first server device 20 is caused to perform processing such as updating the information 253.

Race information 252 includes various data related to a predetermined race. Race information 252 includes, for example, first information 252A and event information 252B. The first information 252A is the source information of the first information 152A, and the first information 152A may be a part of the first information 252A. The first information 252A is, for example, information acquired from the second server device 40. Similarly, the event information 252B is the source information of the event information 152B, and the event information 152B can be a part of the event information 252B. The event information 252B is, for example, information acquired from the second server device 40.

The user information 253 is information about the user of the user terminal 10. User information 253 includes a user management table 253A. The user management table 253A stores, for example, information for identifying the user, location information of the user terminal 10, user's race purchase history, hit rate, etc. for each user.

The control section 290 is realized by the processor 29, and by executing the program 251, the transmitting/receiving section 291, the first information acquisition section 292A, the event information acquisition section 292B, the selection information acquisition section 293, the data management section 294, and the clock section 295 are implemented. It functions as a.

The transmitting/receiving unit 291 transmits and receives various information to and from external communication devices such as the user terminal 10 and the second server device 40 via the communication unit 220 and the network 30. The transmitter/receiver 291 transmits, for example, at least part of the first information 252A and the event information 252B to the user terminal 10. Further, the transmitting/receiving unit 291 receives, for example, first information 252A and event information 252B from the second server device 40.

The first information acquisition unit 292A acquires the first information 252A from the second server device 40 via the transmission/reception unit 291. The event information acquisition unit 292B acquires the event information 252B from the second server device 40 via the transmission/reception unit 291. The selection information acquisition unit 293 acquires user selection information from the user terminal 10 or the second server device 40 via the transmission/reception unit 291. The data management section 294 performs a process of updating various data stored in the storage section 250 according to the processing results of the first information acquisition section 292A, the event information acquisition section 292B, the selection information acquisition section 293, and the like. The clock unit 295 performs a process of measuring time. Based on the time measured by the timer 295, various times displayed on the user terminal 10 (for example, the time until the start of the race, etc.) can be controlled.

(First operation example)
Next, a first example of operation in the system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 14. Although the following explanation will be given by exemplifying a case where the predetermined race is a boat race, the following explanation is also applicable even if the predetermined race is another race. In addition, although the following explanation assumes that data is transmitted and received between the user terminal 10 and the first server device 20 and between the first server device 20 and the second server device 40, in some situations the user The terminal 10 and the second server device 40 may be configured to directly transmit and receive data.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a boat racing track in the real world. Two turn marks 403 are installed at the boat race course 401, and races are held between boats 402a to 402f on which boat racers ride. When the race ends, race time information indicating the race times of the boats 402a to 402f is transmitted from the second server device 40 to the first server device 20, and from the first server device 20 to the user terminal 10.

The boat race track 401 is provided with imaging devices (cameras) 404a to 404b. The imaging device 404a captures the boats 402a to 402f in view from above the boat race track 401. The imaging device 404b captures the boats 402a to 402f in view from the side of the boat race track 401. The images of the boats 402a to 402f captured by the imaging devices 404a to 404b are transmitted to the second server device 40. The second server device 40, for example, performs image analysis of each image and calculates position information indicating the position of each of the boats 402a to 402f at the time when each image was taken. The calculated position information and time information regarding the photographing time corresponding to the position information are transmitted to the first server device 20, and from the first server device 20 to the user terminal 10. Note that the calculation of the position information may be performed in the first server device 20.

Further, in place of or in addition to the imaging devices 404a to 404b, position sensors such as GPS sensors may be installed on the boats 402a to 402f. The position information of the boats 402a to 402f acquired by the position sensors and time information indicating the time when the position information was acquired are finally transmitted to the user terminal 10.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a virtual object displayed on the user terminal 10. In the example of FIG. 5, a racetrack object 501, moving objects 502a to 502f, two turn mark objects 503, and a virtual display board 505 are shown as virtual objects.

The race track object 501 is an object that virtually displays the boat race track 401. The race track object 501 and the turn mark object 503 are preferably created based on race track data such as course information of the boat race track 401, and preferably have a shape corresponding to the boat race track 401.

The moving objects 502a to 502f are objects that virtually display the boats 402a to 402f, respectively, and have shapes imitating boats. The moving objects 502a to 502f move the racetrack object 501 based on race time information, position information of the boats 402a to 402f, and time information corresponding to the position information. That is, a race in the real world is displayed on the user terminal 10 as a virtual race by the racetrack object 501 and the moving objects 502a to 502f.

Note that it is also possible to display a virtual race using only race time information even without the position information and time information of the boats 402a to 402f. However, in this case, although the final finishing order will be the same as in the real world race, it is difficult to reproduce the race progress such as the ranking during the race.

Virtual display board 505 is an object that displays text information. The virtual display board 505 is, for example, an object that does not have a corresponding counterpart in the boat race track 401. The text information displayed on the virtual display board 505 is not particularly limited, and may be rank information, odds information, etc., for example. Furthermore, the text information displayed on the virtual display board 505 may be changeable based on the user's operational input.

6 and 7 are flowcharts illustrating an example of display control processing. Note that the order of each process constituting the flowchart described below is random as long as no contradiction or inconsistency occurs in the process contents. Further, the processing executed by each device may be executed by another device as long as no contradiction occurs.

The processes shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are realized by the control unit 190 executing the application program 151 and the control unit 290 executing the program 251, respectively.

First, in step S610, the control unit 190 generates a base avatar that is the base of the avatar object. In step S620, the control unit 190 obtains editing information of the avatar object based on the user's operation input. In step S630, control unit 190 updates avatar information 152C stored in storage unit 150 based on the editing information acquired in step S620.

Here, the processing in steps S610 to S630 will be specifically explained using FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an avatar editing screen 800 for the user to edit an avatar object based on the generated base avatar. The avatar editing screen 800 shown in FIG. 8 includes a base avatar 801, a gender button 802 for changing the gender of the base avatar 801, and an attribute change field 803 for changing various attributes other than the gender of the base avatar 801. Contains. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the base avatar 801 is generated as a male, but it can be changed to a female by tapping a gender button 802 or the like. In the attribute change field 803, a plurality of options are displayed for each attribute of the avatar object, such as "type (occupation)," "skin color," "winning action," and "losing action."

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a selection table 900 showing options for each attribute. The selection table 900 shown in FIG. 9 may be included in the avatar information 152C stored in the storage unit 150, for example. In the example of FIG. 9, the selection table 900 includes, for example, "type", "skin color", "winning action", "losing action", and "vehicle" as attributes, and examples 1 to 4 are included in each attribute. options are registered. Control unit 190 displays attribute change field 803 of avatar editing screen 800 based on this selection table 900. This allows the user to select a preferred option from a plurality of options for each attribute.

Based on the user's operation input to the gender button 802 and attribute change field 803, the control unit 190 acquires information such as the gender, type, skin color, action, etc. of the avatar object as editing information of the avatar object. For example, the user selects the gender of the base avatar 801 as "male" by tapping the gender button 802, selects the type "brave" by tapping the attribute change field 803, and performs the victory action "fist pose". Assume that you select the losing action ``Blow up the boat.'' In step S620, control unit 190 acquires information for changing the avatar object as editing information based on these operation inputs from the user. Thereafter, based on the editing information acquired in step S620, the control unit 190 performs a "fist pose" in step S630 if the avatar object is a "male" "hero" and has won the race. The avatar information 152C is updated to perform the action "Blow up the boat" if the player loses the race.

Note that although the above example describes the process of editing and registering a single avatar object in steps S620 and S630, the present invention is not limited to this example. In this step, multiple avatar objects can be edited and registered. Further, the options for editing the avatar object are not limited to the options displayed on the avatar editing screen 800 shown in FIG. 8 or the selection table 900 shown in FIG. The avatar object may be editable based on the captured image.

In step S<b>640 , the control unit 190 acquires information regarding participants or mobile objects in a predetermined race (hereinafter referred to as participant information) from the first server device 20 . The process of step S640 may be executed at a predetermined frequency or when a specific event occurs. That is, the contestant information may be updated every time the process of step S640 is executed. A specific event is not limited to any particular event, but may include, for example, when participant information changes (for example, when there is a change in odds), when a race starts or ends, or when rankings are determined. One example is the case.

In step S650, control unit 190 associates and registers avatar information with the acquired contestant information. That is, the control unit 190 associates and registers the contestant information included in the first information 152A acquired from the first server device 20 and stored in the storage unit 150 and the avatar information 152C. The association between the contestant information and the avatar information 152C may be performed, for example, based on selection information acquired based on a user's operational input on a screen for selecting a contestant or the like. That is, the control unit 190 may combine the contestant information and the avatar information 152C of the contestants for whom the user has purchased boat tickets or horse racing tickets.

In step S660, the control unit 190 activates the imaging unit 170, which is a camera. The imaging unit 170 captures a real image of the surroundings of the user terminal 10 .

In step S670, the control unit 190 detects a flat surface in the image captured by the imaging unit 170. In step S680, the control unit 190 places the virtual object on the detected flat surface.

Here, the processing in steps S660, S670, and S680 will be specifically explained using FIGS. 10 to 12. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a real image captured by the imaging unit 170. In the example of FIG. 10, a keyboard 1002 and a monitor device 1003 are placed on a flat desk 1001.

When the imaging unit 170 is activated in step S670, the actual image captured by the imaging unit 170 is displayed on the display 132. Next, in step S680, the control unit 190 detects a flat surface within the image captured by the imaging unit 170, that is, within the image displayed on the display 132.

In FIG. 10, region 1004 is detected as a flat surface. Although there is a keyboard 1002 within the area 1004, the keyboard 1002 is of a size that is hidden by the racetrack object 501, so the control unit 190 detects the area 1004 as a flat surface.

If the position imaged by the imaging unit 170 is changed in the state shown in FIG. 10, the position of the area 1004 can also be changed. The area 1004 is displayed on the display 132, for example, by adding a predetermined color so as to be distinguishable from other parts. When the user performs a tap operation or the like on the area 1004, the control unit 190 arranges virtual objects such as the racetrack object 501 and the moving objects 502a to 502f on the area 1004 in step S690.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen in which a virtual object is displayed superimposed on a real image. In FIG. 11, the area with the dot pattern including the monitor device 1003 is the real image, and the other areas are areas where virtual objects are displayed. For example, an advertisement image may be displayed in the area where the virtual object is not displayed.

In FIG. 11, virtual objects include a racetrack object 501, a plurality of moving objects 502, two turn mark objects 503, a large monitor object 506, building objects 507a to 507b, and other symbols are not attached. A large number of objects (tree object, clock object, etc.) are displayed. These objects are created based on the first information 152A received from the first server device 20, for example.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen displaying a virtual object superimposed on a real image, and shows another aspect of the racetrack object 501 shown in FIG. 11. Specifically, FIG. 12 is an example in which the predetermined race is a horse race.

Also in FIG. 12, the area with the dot pattern including the monitor device 1003 is the real image, and the other areas are areas where virtual objects are displayed. In FIG. 12, a racetrack object 511, a plurality of moving objects 512, a large monitor object 513, a pond object 514, and a plurality of tree objects 515 are displayed on the display 132 as virtual objects. These objects are also created, for example, based on the first information 152A received from the first server device 20.

The racetrack object 511, the large monitor object 513, the pond object 514, and the plurality of tree objects 515 are preferably created based on racetrack data such as course information of a predetermined racetrack in the real world, for example. The plurality of moving objects 512 are, for example, objects that virtually display horses and jockeys running in a horse race.

In step S690, the control unit 190 associates contestant information with the plurality of moving objects 502. At this time, regarding the contestant information to which the avatar information 152C is combined, the avatar information 152C and the contestant information are registered in the storage unit 150 in association with the moving object 502.

Next, in step S710 of FIG. 7, the control unit 190 acquires position information of the boats 402a to 402f at the boat race track 401 in the real world. That is, when a race by boats 402a to 402f starts in the real world, control unit 190 acquires position information and time information of boats 402a to 402f from first server device 20. The method for acquiring position information and time information is as described using FIG. 4.

In step S720, the control unit 190 controls the position information acquired in step S710 and the moving object to be linked. Specifically, the time information and position information are used to control the movement of each of the boats 402a to 402f on the racetrack object 501 to be similar to the movement of the moving objects 502a to 502f on the boat racetrack 401.

In step S730, when the control unit 190 receives the user's selection operation for a specific moving object among the plurality of moving objects 502a to 502f, the process of step S740 is executed.

In step S740, the control unit 190 displays detailed contestant information corresponding to the moving object 502 for which the user's selection operation was performed in step S730, together with the avatar information. Next, when the control unit 190 receives an operation input for ending the display of detailed contestant information and avatar information, the detailed display of these information is ended in step S750. The control unit 190 ends a series of display control processing in response to receiving an operation input to end the application program 151.

Here, the processing in steps S740 and S750 will be specifically explained using FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a method for displaying detailed contestant information together with avatar information. FIG. 13 is a screen displayed on the display 132, for example, when the user performs an operation (for example, a tap operation) to select the moving object 502a in the state shown in FIG. 11. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen on which detailed information is displayed.

In FIG. 13, moving objects 502a to 502b are displayed on a racetrack object 501. Furthermore, in FIG. 13, a detailed information object 1310 is displayed around the moving object 502a. When the moving object 502a moves, the detailed information object 1310 may also move to follow the moving object 502a.

The detailed information object 1310 includes a name field 1320, an avatar display field 1330, a chart display field 1340, and an end button 1350. The name field 1320 displays the names of racers riding the moving object 502a. In the avatar display field 1330, for example, an image of an avatar object registered in association with a racer (contestant information) riding the moving object 502a is displayed. The image of the avatar object displayed in the avatar display field 1330 may be a two-dimensional image or a three-dimensional image. Furthermore, when the contestant information is changed, the display mode of the avatar object displayed in the avatar display field 1330 may be changed, particularly in accordance with the current ranking. For example, if the ranking is high, a smiling avatar object may be displayed, and if the ranking is low, an avatar object with a crying face may be displayed.

The chart display field 1340 displays a graph (for example, a radar chart) for displaying the characteristics of the racer riding the moving object 502a. The chart display field 1340 displays racer characteristic data in a plurality of items, such as "winning rate," "double rate," "starting," "speed," and "turn." The information displayed in the chart display field 1340 may be graphed by the control unit 190 from the contestant information obtained as text information, or may be the contestant information obtained in step S640 and graphed from the beginning. It may be.

End button 1350 is a virtual button for hiding detailed information object 1310 in step S750. Note that the detailed information object 1310 may be hidden due to a tap operation performed outside the detailed information object 1310, for example.

In FIG. 13, the detailed information object 1310 is provided with a chart display field 1340 in which a radar chart is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this example. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen showing another example of a detailed information object.
In the example shown in FIG. 14, the detailed information object 1410 displays a detailed information display field 1440 in place of the chart display field 1340 in addition to a name field 1320, an avatar display field 1330, and an end button 1350. . In the detailed information display column 1440, detailed contestant information is displayed as text information. Note that by combining the example in FIG. 13 and the example in FIG. 14, in addition to the avatar display field 1330, the chart display field 1340 and the detailed information display field 1440 may be displayed together in the detailed information object.

The processes of steps S710 to S750 are repeated at least from the start to the end of the race in the real world, but may also be repeated before and after the race in the real world.

Note that when the race to be displayed as a virtual race is a past race, the position information of the boats 402a to 402f from the start to the end of the race may be acquired all at once before the start of the virtual race. Alternatively, the virtual race may be displayed by acquiring only race time information without acquiring position information or the like. The race displayed as a virtual race may be an exhibition race.

After the race in the real world ends, in step S760, the control unit 190 executes a result display process, and in response to receiving an operation input to terminate the application program 151, ends the series of display control processes.

(Second operation example)
Next, a second operation example in the system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of display control processing in the second operation example. Steps S710 and S720 in FIG. 15 are the same as steps S710 and S720 shown in FIG. 7, so a detailed explanation will be omitted.

In step S1510, control unit 190 acquires selection information. Specifically, the control unit 190 acquires information indicating a boat ticket or horse racing ticket purchased by the user as selection information.

In step S1520, the control unit 190 registers avatar information in the selected moving object based on the acquired selection information. In step S1530, control unit 190 changes the display of the moving object based on the registered avatar information.

Hereinafter, the display processing in step S1530 will be specifically explained using FIG. 16. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the display screen in step S1530. In the example shown in FIG. 16, it is assumed that the user has purchased a boat ticket for a boat 402a in the real world, which corresponds to the moving object 502a. The control unit 190 acquires as selection information that the user has purchased a boat ticket for the boat 402a, and registers the user's avatar information in association with the moving object 502a corresponding to the boat 402a. The avatar information to be registered is, for example, the avatar information updated in step S630 based on the editing information acquired in step S620. Next, the control unit 190 changes the display of the racer image displayed on the moving object 502a to an avatar object based on the avatar information registered in association with the moving object 502a. In the example of FIG. 16, the racer on the moving object 502a is changed and displayed as an avatar object 1620 (an example of a first avatar object) in the form of a monster based on the editing information updated by the user. On the other hand, an avatar object 1610 (an example of a second avatar object) in the form of a normal racer is displayed on the moving object 502b corresponding to the boat 402b for which the user has not purchased a boat ticket. That is, based on the acquired selection information, a moving object 502a representing a contestant etc. selected by the user is displayed in a different display manner from a moving object 502b representing a contestant etc. not selected by the user. When the moving objects 502a, 502b move, the avatar object 1620 on the moving object 502a and the avatar object 1610 on the moving object 502b move together with the moving objects 502a, 502b.

Returning to FIG. 15, in S1540, control unit 190 detects the occurrence of a predetermined event in a predetermined race. When a predetermined event occurs in a predetermined race in the real world, for example, the control unit 290 performs an event based on image analysis of the race, information received from the second server device 40, and information stored in the event information 252B. , detects the occurrence of an event, and transmits event information indicating that the occurrence of the event has been detected to the user terminal 10. In step S730, the control unit 190 detects the occurrence of an event based on, for example, receiving the event information during the race.

Furthermore, in step S1540, the control unit 190 controls the occurrence of a predetermined event based on, for example, the first information 152A and the user information 153, without depending on the transmission of event information from the first server device 20 during the race. May be detected. For example, the control unit 190 may detect the occurrence of a predetermined event based on position information of the contestants and the like and time information corresponding to the position information.

In step S1550, the control unit 190 adds a specific action to the avatar information registered in the moving object 502. If event information is received from the first server device 20 in step S1540 and avatar information corresponding to the event information is registered, in step S1550, for example, the action object is displayed based on the avatar information. executed. Note that only information identifying an event such as an event ID is received from the first server device 20, and, for example, information corresponding to the acquired event ID etc. is acquired from the event information 152B, and an action is taken based on the event information 152B. Objects may be displayed.

The action object display process in step S1550 will be specifically described below using FIG. 17. FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the display screen in step S1550.

In the example shown in FIG. 17, an action object (action image) is displayed for a moving object 502a corresponding to a boat 402a for which the user has purchased a boat ticket (voting right). Specifically, on the display 132, an action object 1710 imitating a flame is displayed in contrast to a monster object 1620 displayed on the moving object 502a. This action object 1710 is, for example, added to the contestant for whom the user has purchased voting rights upon the occurrence of the final straight event.

The addition of the action object 1710 is not limited to the above example, and includes, for example, the detection of the occurrence of other events other than the final linear event (e.g., the contestant who is eligible for voting rights wins, the contestant loses) It may also be added in response to detections such as an increase in acceleration, an increase in acceleration, a faster speed than other contestants, etc.). For example, the action added to the avatar object may be changed depending on the current ranking.

The user can select an action object to be added when an event occurs on the avatar editing screen 800 in FIG. 8 . For example, if a contestant eligible for voting rights wins, the user selects the avatar editing screen 800 of FIG. An action object representing the winning action selected in is displayed. Similarly, if a contestant eligible for voting rights loses, the user selects one of the multiple options displayed in the "Losing Action" column of the selection table 900 shown in FIG. An action object representing the losing action selected at 800 is displayed. Further, the action object may be added to other virtual objects such as the racetrack object 501 instead of the moving object 502.

In the example of FIG. 17, the action object 1710 is displayed only when an event occurs, but depending on the type of action, the action object is always displayed near the moving object of the contestant whose voting rights the user has purchased. May be displayed. That is, in step S730, the occurrence of an event may be detected based on the user purchasing voting rights for a predetermined contestant.

The association between the moving object 502 and the action object is not limited to the above example, and may be added to a contestant who is not eligible for voting rights purchased by the user, for example. In this case, the association between the moving object 502 and the action object may be set in advance by the administrator of the first server device 20 or by the user of the user terminal 10. For example, an action object may be displayed in correspondence with a moving object that the user of the user terminal 10 has set as a "favorite."
Further, the action object displayed in correspondence with the moving object 502 may be configured so that the user can select it from among a plurality of objects set as selection candidates. Furthermore, the types of objects that can be selected may be increased depending on the user's charge or the like.

Similar to FIG. 7, the processes in steps S710 to S1550 in FIG. 15 are repeated at least from the start to the end of the race in the real world, but may also be repeated before and after the race in the real world. . The process in step S760 in FIG. 15 is the same as the process in step S760 in FIG. 7, so detailed explanation will be omitted.

The above embodiments are merely illustrative to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to be interpreted as limiting the present invention. It goes without saying that the present invention can be modified and improved without departing from its spirit, and that the present invention includes equivalents thereof.

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The contents of the present disclosure are listed below.

(Item 1)
A program executed on a first computer including a processor and an imaging unit,
The program causes the processor to:
receiving first information about a predetermined race in the real world from a second computer;
generating a virtual object for presenting second information regarding the predetermined race to a user of the first computer based on the first information;
superimposing and displaying the virtual object on a real image of the surroundings of the first computer captured by the imaging unit;
The first information includes at least contestant information regarding at least one of a contestant and a moving object in the predetermined race,
The virtual object includes at least a moving object corresponding to the contestant or the moving object,
The displaying step includes displaying at least a part of the contestant information in association with a predetermined avatar corresponding to the moving object in response to the user's first operation input for the corresponding moving object.
program.
Thereby, through the virtual race displayed on the computer, it is possible to improve the recognition level of the participants in the real world race corresponding to the virtual race. Furthermore, since the user's sense of familiarity with the contestants can be increased, it is possible to particularly improve the satisfaction level of users who are new to watching races, and it is also possible to expand the fan base of race watching to include younger people.

(Item 2)
The first information further includes location information of the contestant or the moving body during the execution of the predetermined race, and time information corresponding to the location information,
The step of displaying displays a virtual race that virtually represents the predetermined race by moving the moving object based on the position information and the time information, and in the virtual race, at least one of the moving objects displaying a portion of the avatar so as to include the predetermined avatar;
The program described in item 1.
Thereby, the visibility and interest of the virtual race can be improved, and user satisfaction can be further improved.

(Item 3)
The program further causes the processor to:
the step of acquiring one or more selection information indicating one or more of the contestants or the mobile object selected by the user;
The displaying step includes displaying a first avatar representing one or more of the contestants or the mobile object selected by the user from among the predetermined avatars based on the selection information, and displaying a first avatar representing one or more of the contestants or the mobile object selected by the user, based on the selection information. Displaying in a display mode different from a second avatar representing the above-mentioned contestant or the moving body;
The program described in item 1 or item 2.
By making the display mode of the avatar selected by the user different from the display mode of avatars not selected by the user, it is possible to further improve the visibility and interest of the virtual race.

(Item 4)
The displaying step includes changing the display mode of the predetermined avatar according to the current ranking in the predetermined race.
The program described in item 2 or item 3.
Thereby, the visibility and interest of the virtual race can be further improved.

(Item 5)
The first computer further includes a storage unit that stores a database regarding the predetermined avatar,
The program further causes the processor to:
A step of editing the predetermined avatar based on a plurality of items preset in the database in response to a second operation input by the user;
The program described in any one of items 1 to 4.
This allows the user to edit the avatar according to his/her preference, thereby improving the user's sense of familiarity with the contestants and the like.

(Item 6)
The contestant information displayed in the displaying step includes at least a characteristic chart of the contestant or the mobile object.
The program described in any of items 1 to 5.
This allows the user to understand the characteristics of each moving object. Furthermore, since characteristic information is usually one of the pieces of information in which the user is highly interested, user satisfaction can be improved by displaying the characteristic information together with the moving object.

(Item 7)
The receiving step is performed at a predetermined frequency or when a specific event occurs,
The program according to any one of items 1 to 6, wherein the contestant information can be updated by executing the receiving step.
Thereby, even if the contestant information changes over time, the changed contestant information can be delivered to the user.

(Item 8)
An information processing method executed in a first computer including a processor and an imaging unit,
The information processing method includes:
receiving first information about a predetermined race in the real world from a second computer;
generating a virtual object for presenting second information regarding the predetermined race to a user of the first computer based on the first information;
superimposing and displaying the virtual object on a real image of the surroundings of the first computer captured by the imaging unit;
including causing the execution of
The first information includes at least contestant information regarding at least one of a contestant and a moving object in the predetermined race,
The virtual object includes at least a moving object corresponding to the contestant or the moving object,
The displaying step includes displaying at least a part of the contestant information in association with a predetermined avatar corresponding to the moving object in response to the user's first operation input for the corresponding moving object.
Information processing method.
Thereby, through the virtual race displayed on the computer, it is possible to improve the recognition level of the participants in the real world race corresponding to the virtual race. Furthermore, since the user's sense of familiarity with the contestants can be increased, it is possible to particularly improve the satisfaction level of users who are new to watching races, and it is also possible to expand the fan base of race watching to include younger people.

(Item 9)
An information processing device including a processor and an imaging unit, the processor comprising:
receiving first information regarding a predetermined race in the real world from a second computer;
generating a virtual object for presenting second information regarding the predetermined race to a user of the first computer based on the first information;
The virtual object is superimposed and displayed on a real image of the surroundings of the first computer captured by the imaging unit,
The first information includes at least contestant information regarding at least one of a contestant and a moving object in the predetermined race,
The virtual object includes at least a moving object corresponding to the contestant or the moving object,
The displaying step includes displaying at least a part of the contestant information in association with a predetermined avatar corresponding to the moving object in response to the user's first operation input for the corresponding moving object.
Information processing device.
Thereby, through the virtual race displayed on the computer, it is possible to improve the recognition level of the participants in the real world race corresponding to the virtual race. Furthermore, since the user's sense of familiarity with the contestants can be increased, it is possible to particularly improve the satisfaction level of users who are new to watching races, and it is also possible to expand the fan base of race watching to include younger people.

(Item 10)
A system realized in a first computer including a first processor and an imaging device, and a second computer including a second processor and communicatively connectable to the first computer,
The second processor is
obtaining first information regarding a predetermined race in the real world, and transmitting the first information to the first computer;
The first processor is
receiving the first information from the second computer;
generating a virtual object for presenting second information regarding the predetermined race to a user of the first computer based on the first information;
The virtual object is superimposed and displayed on a real image of the surroundings of the first computer captured by the imaging unit,
The first information includes at least contestant information regarding at least one of a contestant and a moving object in the predetermined race,
The virtual object includes at least a moving object corresponding to the contestant or the moving object,
The superimposed display may include displaying at least a part of the contestant information in association with a predetermined avatar corresponding to the moving object in response to the user's first operation input to the corresponding moving object. system, including.
Thereby, through the virtual race displayed on the computer, it is possible to improve the recognition level of the participants in the real world race corresponding to the virtual race. Furthermore, since the user's sense of familiarity with the contestants can be increased, it is possible to particularly improve the satisfaction level of users who are new to watching races, and it is also possible to expand the fan base of race watching to include younger people.

(Item 11)
The first processor further includes:
obtaining one or more selection information indicating one or more of the contestants or the mobile object selected by the user;
The first information includes location information of the contestant or the moving body during the predetermined race, and time information corresponding to the location information,
The displaying step includes displaying a virtual race that virtually represents the predetermined race by moving the moving object, and in the virtual race, at least a part of the moving object includes the predetermined avatar. including displaying on
The position information is acquired based on a position sensor provided on the contestant or the moving body, or an image of the predetermined race captured by an imaging device during the execution of the predetermined race.
The system described in item 10.
This makes it easy to obtain location information of contestants and the like. As a result, it becomes possible to reproduce rankings, battles, etc. during races in the real world on a virtual race, thereby improving user satisfaction.

1: System, 10: User terminal, 20: First server device, 30: Network, 40: Second server device, 130: Touch screen, 150: Storage unit (of user terminal), 190: Control (of user terminal) 191: Operation input reception unit, 192: Transmission/reception unit, 193: Object generation unit, 194: Display control unit, 195: Flat surface detection unit, 196: Event detection unit, 197: Selection information acquisition unit, 250: (No. storage unit (of the first server device), 290: control unit (of the first server device), 401: boat race track, 402a to 402f: boat, 501: race track object, 502 (502a to 502f): moving object, 1310: Detailed information object, 1330: Avatar display field, 1340: Chart display field, 1610, 1620: Avatar object, 1710: Action object

Claims (9)

A program executed on a computer ,
The program causes the computer to
receiving means for performing a receiving process of receiving first information regarding a predetermined race in the real world;
generation means for generating a virtual object for presenting second information regarding the predetermined race to a user of the computer based on the first information;
functioning as a display means for displaying the virtual object;
The first information includes at least participant information in the predetermined race,
The virtual object includes at least a moving object corresponding to a contestant or a moving object,
The display means displays at least a part of the contestant information in association with a predetermined avatar corresponding to the moving object in response to a first operation input by the user with respect to the moving object .
program. The first information further includes position information of the contestant or the mobile object in the predetermined race , and time information corresponding to the position information,
The display means displays a virtual race that virtually represents the predetermined race by moving the moving objects based on the position information and the time information, and displays at least one of the moving objects in the virtual race. displaying the part so as to include the predetermined avatar;
The program according to claim 1. The program causes the computer to
acquiring one or more selection information indicating one or more of the contestants or the mobile object selected by the user;
The display means , based on the selection information, selects one or more first avatars representing one or more of the contestants or the mobile object selected by the user from among the predetermined avatars, and one or more first avatars that are not selected by the user. Displaying in a display mode different from a second avatar representing the contestant or the moving body ;
The program according to claim 1 or claim 2. The display means changes the display mode of the predetermined avatar according to the current ranking in the predetermined race.
The program according to claim 2 or 3. The computer further includes a storage unit that stores a database regarding the predetermined avatar,
The program further causes the computer to
The avatar is configured to function as an editing means for editing the predetermined avatar based on a plurality of items preset in the database in response to a second operation input by the user;
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The contestant information displayed on the display means includes at least a characteristic chart of the contestant or the mobile object.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The reception process is executed at a predetermined frequency or when a specific event occurs,
The contestant information may be updated by executing the reception process ,
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 6. An information processing device including a processor,
The processor includes:
receiving first information regarding a predetermined race in the real world;
generating a virtual object for presenting second information regarding the predetermined race to a user of the information processing device based on the first information;
displaying the virtual object;
The first information includes at least participant information in the predetermined race,
The virtual object includes at least a moving object corresponding to a contestant or a moving object,
The processor displays at least a portion of the contestant information in association with a predetermined avatar corresponding to the moving object in response to the user's first operation input with respect to the moving object .
Information processing device. A system realized in a first computer including a first processor, and a second computer including a second processor and communicatively connectable to the first computer,
The second processor is
obtaining first information regarding a predetermined race in the real world;
transmitting the first information to the first computer;
The first processor is
receiving the first information from the second computer;
generating a virtual object for presenting second information regarding the predetermined race to a user of the first computer based on the first information;
displaying the virtual object;
The first information includes at least participant information in the predetermined race,
The virtual object includes at least a moving object corresponding to a contestant or a moving object,
The first processor displays at least a portion of the contestant information in association with a predetermined avatar corresponding to the moving object in response to the user's first operation input with respect to the moving object .
system.

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