WO2007111344A1

WO2007111344A1 - Beautiful skin game system, beautiful skin game program, and recording medium where program is recorded

Info

Publication number: WO2007111344A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/056537
Authority: WO
Inventors: Naomi Kitamura; Takeshi Hariya; Yusuke Kobayashi; Takashi Satoh
Original assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.
Priority date: 2006-03-29
Filing date: 2007-03-28
Publication date: 2007-10-04
Also published as: JP2007260227A

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To provide a beautiful skin game system in which correction of skin data by using external environment data is not needed, the skin data unique to the players can be easily reflected on the game, and the fun of the players can be continued. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] Game progress means has a function of progressing a beautiful skin game by analyzing the texture from the skin data on the players, capturing results of the analysis of the players' texture, expressing the texture analysis results in scores or the like, and reflecting them on the game.

Description

Specification

Skin softening game system, skin softening game program and recording medium recording the program

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a game system that uses a player's skin data to advance a game.

Background art

[0002] A system described in Patent Document 1 has conventionally been proposed as a game that uses skin data of a player to provide advice on beauty to a player who is a cosmetic user in the game. Are known. This system connects a skin measurement device for the player himself / herself to measure his / her skin condition to a server via a communication network, and plays a game that progresses based on the skin data measured by the skin measurement device. Is provided to players via the web.

[0003] The skin measuring device includes, as skin data, a sensor that detects the moisture content, sebum amount, and amount of reflected light of the skin, and a sensor that detects the humidity, temperature, and ultraviolet amount of the measurement environment and When the player transmits the skin data and the external environment data measured by the skin measuring device to the server via the communication network, the server performs the player's skin based on the input skin data and the external environment data. Diagnosis is performed, and a game reflecting the diagnosis result is advanced on the web.

[0004] Specifically, the server sets a character that is assumed to be a player during a game running on the web, displays the skin data transmitted by the player as the skin state of the character, and the skin data. Is corrected with external environment data to obtain a force skin diagnosis result, and the diagnosis result and advice on how to clean the skin are notified to the player's character in the game. Then, according to the level of the skin diagnosis result, a score is given to the character, and a game type that the player can participate in is determined according to the score. [0005] Further, when new skin data is input from the player's skin measuring device, a new score is calculated based on the diagnosis result. In other words, if the player's own skin condition changes, it will be reflected in the game. Furthermore, even when the number of game participation increases, a score is given to the character.

[0006] In this way, the player can improve the character's score by making an effort to improve the skin condition of the character or continuously participating in the game so that the player can enjoy the game. Therefore, the player can continue to play the game while having fun, and can receive advice on skin care and cosmetics during the game, so it can be expected that interest in beautiful skin will increase.

[0007] As described above, the skin measurement device on the player side includes a sensor for measuring measurement environment data, and the server corrects the skin data transmitted from the player using the measurement environment data. The results of skin diagnosis are put out. Because

In this system, the amount of water and sebum that are measured as skin data is the data that is very susceptible to the influence of the measurement environment. For example, the amount of moisture and sebum changes greatly depending on the humidity and temperature at the time of measurement.

[0008] If the measured skin data is not corrected by the measurement environment data, the skin diagnosis result force _S reflected on the player's character during the game may be completely out of register. In this case, when the player thinks of the character that reflects the skin data as a game, the player's interest is halved, and the game cannot be expected to continue or repeat. For this reason, in conventional game systems, skin measurement data is corrected with measurement environment data.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-319910

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0009] In the above-described conventional game system, it is necessary to provide a measurement environment sensor in a measurement device that measures skin data, and to perform correction based on the measurement environment data when obtaining skin diagnosis results.

Therefore, a sensor for acquiring measurement environment data and data correction using it There is a problem that the system becomes complicated in order to have the function of performing

[0010] In addition, the amount of moisture and sebum in the skin used as skin data in this conventional system has completely different values before and after face washing that are only affected by the external environment such as temperature and humidity. Sometimes. In other words, the amount of moisture and sebum is a value that changes rapidly in a short time even for the same player, and it cannot be said that it shows the result of long-term efforts like improvement efforts for beautiful skin. .

In this way, data that changes suddenly in a short time due to face washing cannot be said to reflect efforts to improve skin care such as the care of the player and lifestyle, and even if it is reflected in the game, There was a problem that it was not possible to provide accurate advice on efforts to improve beautiful skin. Furthermore, there is a problem that it is difficult for a player who wants to enjoy the game with a desire to improve the skin to continue the interest in the game for a long time.

[0011] As for the amount of water and sebum, the personal data can be easily changed by changing the measurement environment. For example, even in the same person, when the humidity is high, such as during the rainy season, the water content of most people increases, and on the contrary, the moisture content of the skin decreases under dry conditions. Thus, with the amount of moisture and sebum, the player's skin condition cannot be personalized, and the player's feeling of a game reflecting his / her own data will fade. For that reason, there was a problem for the players that they had to move their emotions into the game, and the fun of the game was halved.

[0012] An object of the present invention is to eliminate the need for correction of skin data by measurement environment data, to easily reflect player-specific skin data in the game, and to maintain the player's interest. Is to provide a system.

Means for solving the problem

[0013] The first invention is characterized in that a game progress means having a function of progressing a game based on a skin texture analysis result is provided.

The second invention is premised on the first invention, and the game progress means is characterized in that it has a function of specifying a score based on a texture analysis result.

[0014] The third invention is based on the first invention, and the game progress means has a function for identifying points for progressing the game based on the result of the texture analysis and a response to the question. The answer is that it has a function to increase / decrease the points according to one or more conditions of the player's processing in the game or the event output from the game progress means during the game execution.

[0015] A fourth invention is based on the first to third inventions described above, and is based on image capturing means for directly or indirectly capturing skin image information, and skin image information captured by the image capturing means. And at least skin texture analysis, and skin analysis means linked to the game progress means, wherein the skin analysis means is configured to determine the size of pores and skin gaps from the data captured from the image capture means. A parameter generation procedure that parameterizes at least one of sharpness, skin detail, and skin shape, and skin texture analysis based on the parameters obtained by this parameter generation procedure. It is characterized in that a procedure to perform and a procedure to output the result of the texture analysis to the game progress means are executed.

[0016] The skin beautification game program according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is based on the skin image information captured from the image capturing means in the computer, the pore size, the clearness of the skin groove, the fineness of the skin, and the shape of the skin. A parameter generation procedure for parameterizing at least one of the parameters, a procedure for performing skin texture analysis based on the parameters obtained by the parameter generation procedure, and a procedure for proceeding with the game based on the results of the texture analysis. Is characterized in that

[0017] The skin beautification game program according to the sixth aspect of the present invention is based on the skin image information captured from the image capturing means in the computer, and the size of the pores, the clearness of the crevice, the fineness of the skin, and the shape of the skin A parameter generation procedure for parameterizing at least one of the parameters, a procedure for performing skin texture analysis based on the parameters obtained by the parameter generation procedure, and a procedure for proceeding with the game based on the result of the texture analysis. Increase or decrease the points according to one or more of the following steps: point identification procedure, answers to questions, player processing in the game, or events output from the game progress means during game execution It is characterized in that the procedure is executed.

[0018] A seventh invention is a recording medium readable by a computer in which the skin beautification game program according to claim 5 or 6 is recorded.

In any case, in the first to seventh inventions described above, the game only needs to proceed based on the result of the texture analysis of the player. There is no particular limitation. However, in proceeding with the games of the first to seventh inventions described above, the player is prompted to make various decisions in an environment or situation that affects the skin, and according to the content of the decision, the player can decide on winning or losing. By increasing or decreasing the score, you can improve the game.

The invention's effect

[0019] In the first to sixth inventions, the power that causes the player's texture analysis results to be reflected in the game. The texture state changes depending on efforts such as skin care, lifestyle, and psychological state. The change is related to the metabolic cycle (turnover) of the skin. And it takes a few weeks at least for changes in the texture to appear. In other words, the texture analysis results are not data that changes suddenly in a short time depending on the external environment or measurement environment, such as the amount of water or sebum. In other words, the texture state is not easily affected by the measurement environment, and correction of the measurement environment data is not required when obtaining the texture analysis result.

[0020] Therefore, according to the present invention, the sensor for measuring the measurement environment data and the correction process using the measurement environment data are no longer required, and the system can be simplified correspondingly. In addition, the texture analysis result reflected in the game represents the skin characteristics of the player and changes due to care and other efforts, life attitudes, psychological conditions, etc. The player's situation can be accurately reflected in the game. Further, as described above, since a certain period of time is required to improve the texture of the skin, the player's interest in the skin beautifying game can be maintained for a long time. In this way, if the player's interest in the skin beautification game that reflects the skin condition persists for a long time and the player repeatedly participates in the game, the player's interest in skin beautifying will inevitably increase. In addition, as the player's interest in skin becomes higher, for example, a cosmetics dealer can use the skin game to raise awareness of the player.

[0021] In particular, according to the fourth to seventh inventions, it is possible to obtain a texture analysis result in which the texture state of the skin is evaluated accurately and with good reproducibility. Therefore, the player's skin condition can be more accurately reflected in the game. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0022] An embodiment of the skin beautification game system of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of this embodiment. A processing unit 1 having a function of proceeding with a game in this system is operated by a display 2 for displaying a game and a player participating in the game. The data input unit 3 having an operation unit for inputting data is connected to the game information storage unit 4 storing the program and data necessary for the processing unit 1 to proceed with the game. .

In this embodiment, the processing section 1 and the game information storage section 4 constitute a game progress means of the present invention. The processing unit 1 and the game information storage unit 4 may be configured as a single computer system, or may be configured as separate devices in terms of hardware, or all elements in one device. May be provided.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the digital camera 6 as an image capturing means for capturing a skin image of a player's face and capturing the skin image information, and the image data input from the digital camera 6 are used. A skin data analysis unit 5 which is a skin analysis means of the present invention for performing skin texture analysis, and this skin data analysis unit 5 is connected to the processing unit 1. The processing unit 1, the game information storage unit 4, and the skin data analysis unit 5 together constitute a computer according to the present invention.

The skin data analysis unit 5 performs a process of analyzing the texture state of the skin from the skin image of the player's face taken by the digital camera 6 according to a procedure described later. Then, the texture condition is digitized or imaged, and the digitized or imaged texture analysis result is input to the processing unit 1.

Then, the processing unit 1 that has captured the texture analysis result output from the skin data analysis unit 5 applies the texture analysis result to the rules stored in the game information storage unit 4, and proceeds with the game. Is displayed on Display 2.

[0025] To capture the skin image information of the player, the above-mentioned digital camera 6 does not directly shoot the player's skin. For example, a skin surface replica created with silicon rubber or the like is photographed with a digital camera. May be indirectly captured as skin image information. Furthermore, using the confocal microscope, the skin irregularity information from the replica is indirectly used as skin image information. It may be taken in.

Also, without using the digital camera 6 connected to the processing unit 1, image data previously captured using another digital camera is input to the skin data analysis unit 5 via an image data input unit (not shown). You may do it. In that case, the image data input section (not shown) serves as the image capturing means of the present invention.

Next, the texture analysis method of the skin data analysis unit 5 in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S01, a skin image is input. The skin image input here is a skin image of the face of the player input from the digital camera 6 or the like which is the skin image information capturing means of the present invention. This image may be an image of the entire player's face or a local image. In any case, the following processing is performed for each predetermined image area of the captured skin image.

In step S02, skin data analysis unit 5 extracts three primary colors, that is, red (R component), green (G component), and blue (B component) from the captured image. This RGB component extraction is to divide the image into the above components.

As described above, when the image is decomposed into the three primary color components, in step S03, pore parameters, skin groove parameters, and skin hill parameters are generated from these component images.

[0028] First, a pore image is extracted based on the component image extracted in step S02 (step Sl l). Specifically, a pore image is extracted by generating a difference screen of the R component and B component, binarizing the generated difference image, and performing smoothing processing or the like. After the pore image is extracted, the pore size is parameterized from the pore image using numerical values (step S12). For example, the skin data analysis unit 5 calculates the area of the pore from the pore image, and generates a parameter based on this.

[0029] Then, the skin data analysis unit 5 stores a reference value of the pore area in advance, and compares the reference value with the calculated pore area of the player to obtain an evaluation score for the degree of texture adjustment. Calculated. In addition, the above-mentioned reference value is determined based on the past results by extracting the sump nore for each age, and the ideal pore area in the sample. Therefore, the closer it is to this reference value, the higher the evaluation score for texture adjustment. Also, different from the above Thus, the average value of the samples can be used as a reference value. In this case as well, the closer the value is to the average value, the higher the evaluation score related to the texture. This is because the area of the pores may not be too large or too small, and it is often ideal that the area is closer to the average value.

[0030] On the other hand, in step S13, noise is removed from any 4 or multiple images of the component image generated in step S02, and the image of the noise-removed component image is differentiated by a Gaussian filter. Processing, binarization of the differentiated image, etc. are performed to extract the skin groove image. In step S14, the clearness of the skin groove is parameterized from the skin groove image using a numerical value or the like. The clearness of the skin groove is expressed by the width of the skin groove included in a predetermined image size. For example, based on the average width of a plurality of grooves obtained from the groove screen, a parameter for the definition of the groove is generated.

[0031] Then, the skin data analysis unit 5 stores a reference value for the width of the skin groove in advance, and compares the reference value with the calculated average value of the width of the skin groove for the player to adjust the texture. A certain evaluation score is calculated. Note that the above-mentioned reference value is obtained by extracting a sample regardless of age and determining the ideal width of the crevice at the sumnore based on past results. Therefore, the closer to this reference value, the higher the clearness of the skin groove and the higher the evaluation score for the texture. In addition, unlike the above, the average value of the samples can be used as a reference value. In this case as well, the closer the value is to the average value, the higher the evaluation score related to the texture. This is because the width of the skin groove may not be too large or too small, and in many cases it is ideal that the width is close to the average value. The ideal width of the groove is determined regardless of age. Therefore, samples are extracted regardless of age.

[0032] Further, based on the pore image extracted in step S11 and the skin groove image extracted in step S13, in step S15, a skin mound image is extracted. The extraction of the skin image is, for example, the black and white inversion of the skin image, and the pore image is used to remove the pore portion from the skin image and perform noise processing to extract the skin image. To do. Then, in step S16, the fineness and shape of the skin are parameterized with numerical values from the skin image. For example, the fineness of the skin can be adjusted based on the number of skins obtained from the above skin image. It is converted into a meter, and the shape of the skin is parameterized based on the circularity of the skin from the skin image. The higher the number of skin hills, the higher the evaluation score regarding fineness of the texture, and the higher the circularity, the higher the evaluation score regarding the degree of texture alignment. In this case, if the calculated value itself or a value obtained by converting the calculated value is used as an evaluation point, it is not necessary to set a reference value.

[0033] Also, in step S04, a numerical value representing the texture state is calculated using at least one of the pore parameters, skin groove parameters, and skin hill parameters, or texture analysis that visually represents the texture state. Or generate an image.

The texture analysis image is displayed by color-coding at least one of a pore image, a skin groove image, and a skin mound image, and each adjacent pore, skin groove, and skin mound is displayed in a different color, or a diagonal line. It is an image in which what the place indicates is distinguished by a network line or the like. The numerical values calculated in step S04 and the texture analysis image are the texture analysis results of the present invention.

[0034] The texture analysis method described above is based on that disclosed by the present applicant in the application related to Japanese Patent Application No. 2005-133275.

In this embodiment, the texture analysis result used for the progress of the game is an analysis of the skin condition of the player's face. However, the area where the texture analysis is performed is not limited to the face and may be anywhere in the body.

Next, an example of a game performed in the system of this embodiment will be described.

(Example 1)

The game a in Example 1 compares the skin texture score (hereinafter referred to as “texture score”) based on the texture analysis result obtained by the skin data analysis unit 5 with a preset reference value. This is a game form. In order to execute the game a, the processing unit 1 performs processing according to the rules of the game a stored in the game information storage unit 4.

[0036] As the texture score based on the texture analysis result, a numerical value calculated by the skin data analysis unit 5 may be directly used, or a value obtained by converting the numerical value may be used. However, when converting the above numerical values, the processing unit 1 takes over the function.

The texture score specified above will increase or decrease as you progress through the game. In this game a, the player's score increase / decrease result is compared with the reference value. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the number of texture points is displayed with a maximum of 100 points.

[0037] Further, as the game progresses, a virtual opponent is identified, and the virtual opponent is given the above reference value as a clear score, so that the player and the virtual opponent Therefore, it is possible to specify the difference in the score of each other. If, for example, a celebrity such as an actress is set in a pseudo manner as the opponent, and the skin-matching game with the pseudo celebrity is made possible, the game performance will be further improved. In this case, the game information storage unit 4 stores a plurality of pseudo celebrities with different reference values, and the processing unit 1 selects any celebrity based on the input information from the data input unit 3. You may make it select as an opponent.

The texture analysis result is based on the image of the digital camera 6, and the method for obtaining it is as described above.

[0038] Then, the processing unit 1 advances the game based on the texture analysis result output from the skin data analysis unit 5, and for this purpose, the processing unit 1 has a function of specifying the texture score, It has a function for comparing the above score and the reference value, a function for generating a result image for displaying the comparison result, and a function for displaying the result image of the comparison result on the display 2. It should be noted that the texture analysis image generated by the skin data analysis unit 5 is displayed on the image displayed on the display 2 as described above. The reason why the texture analysis image is displayed in this way is to allow the player to visually check his / her skin condition while playing the game.

[0039] Then, when the player inputs a game start command to the processing unit 1 via the data input unit 3, the game starts. When the processing unit 1 receives the game start command, the processing unit 1 causes the display 2 to display a screen that prompts the user to take a skin image. In accordance with the instructions on this screen, when the player shoots his / her skin with the digital camera 6, the skin image information is taken into the skin data analysis unit 5, and the skin data analysis unit 5 follows the procedure described above. Perform analysis, and output the texture analysis result to the processing unit 1 above.

[0040] The processing unit 1 to which the texture analysis result has been input creates a result image 7 shown in FIG. Display this on Display 2. This result image 7 shows a score field 8 for displaying the score based on the numerical value output from the skin data analysis unit 5, a score obtained by comparing the score of the virtual opponent who is a virtual opponent with the score of the player. Graph 9, comment 10, skin image 11, and texture analysis image 12 are displayed.

[0041] The score graph 9 is created by the processing unit 1 based on the score of the player, and the score of the opponent to be compared with the force is stored in the game information storage unit 4 in advance. In addition, a plurality of comments are stored in advance in the game information storage unit 4 as comments 10 for the player, so that the processing unit 1 can also select among the plurality of comments according to the score of the player. This comment 10 should include advice on how to clean the skin, etc., in correspondence with the texture score.

[0042] Further, the skin image 11 included in the result image 7 is obtained by enlarging a part of the skin image taken by the digital camera 6 by the skin data analysis unit 5, and the texture analysis image 12 is the skin data. This is an image obtained by analyzing the skin image in the analysis unit 5 and color-coding the skin hill surrounded by the skin groove according to the analysis result.

When the result image 7 shown above is displayed on the display 2, the player knows how much his / her skin condition level is compared to his / her opponent and enjoys the game. be able to. In addition, if the player is inferior to the opponent, the player willingly try to play this game a again in order to further care for the skin and confirm the effect. Can be given.

[0043] Furthermore, in this game a, the player is asked various questions to prompt the player to make a decision, and the number of textures is increased or decreased according to the answer to the question. The contents of the question and the question format are stored in the game information storage unit 4 in advance, and the processing unit 1 has a function of selecting the question in accordance with a game progress procedure set in advance. The processing unit 1 calculates the texture score according to the answer, but the increase / decrease value of the texture score may be determined according to the power determined in advance according to the answer to the question or the combination of the answers. .

[0044] Furthermore, the above question is related to skin beautification, such as, for example, external environmental factors such as the intensity of ultraviolet rays, lifestyle factors such as meals and sleep, and ease of use. This is based on the case factor. In addition, as the question format, various formats such as a character format or a format in which the path of a tree structure is displayed on the screen and any path is selected can be considered.

[0045] Then, when the score increases or decreases according to the player's answer to the question, the processing unit 1 displays a result image 7 showing a score column 8 at that time, a graph 9 and a comment 10 at that time. Can be displayed on Display 2. In this way, if a state in which the texture score increases or decreases according to the answer is displayed, the player can confirm the influence of the answer on the texture score, and as a result, for example, to improve the texture state. By knowing your lifestyle habits.

[0046] Further, in the game a, the virtual opponent who does not fix the number of points held by the virtual opponent makes a decision according to the computer program stored in the processing unit 1 in advance, The processing unit 1 may increase or decrease the score of the virtual opponent according to the decision making. In this way, players can become more competitive with their virtual opponents and further improve the game.

In addition, if game characteristics are maintained, as described above, the number of texture points specified once is not increased or decreased, but the score determined based on the result of texture analysis is determined only by comparing with the virtual opponent. You may do it. In this case, all you need to do is display on the display 2 the score based on the result of the texture analysis and the score of the opponent, which is the reference value.

[Example 2]

The game b of the second embodiment is a game form in which a plurality of players play against each other. In order to execute game b, the processing unit 1 performs processing according to the rules of game b stored in the game information storage unit 4.

First, when a game start signal is input in the same manner as in Example 1 above, the processing unit 1 displays a screen that prompts each player who competes in this game b, such as A child and B beauty, to shoot their own skin images. Display on display 2.

[0048] In the skin data analysis unit 5, each of the input skin image information of the two players is processed. Then, texture analysis is performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and each texture analysis result is input to the processing unit 1.

Processing unit 1 creates a result image 13 in which the texture analysis result of child A and the beauty analysis result of B beauty input from skin data analysis unit 5 are compared with the number of textures calculated by processing unit 1 based on the result. Then, the resulting image 13 is displayed on the display 2 as shown in FIG.

The result image 13 includes a score field 8a for displaying the score of player A child, a score graph 9a, a skin image l la, a texture analysis image 12a, a score field 8b for displaying the score of player B beauty, and a score graph 9b. The skin image l lb and the texture analysis image 12b are displayed in comparison. Each of the texture score, score graph, skin image, and texture analysis image is generated by the processing unit 1 in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

[0049] Also, in the game b of the second embodiment, the processing unit 1 compares the two player's identified score points to determine which is the higher score, and determines the player's win or loss. For example, here, processing part 1 determines that child A wins, based on 87 points for child A and 65 points for beauty B. Then, the processing unit 1 includes a winning / losing result column 14 in the result image 13 and displays winning marks 15a and 16 on the winning A child side and displaying a losing mark 15b on the losing B beauty side. I have to.

This game is also reflected in the player's own skin condition, and because the opponent will actually be a person, so that the competition will also increase, making it easier to immerse yourself in the game and better your own skin Can improve the willingness to do.

[0050] Also in the game b of Example 2, the player is asked various questions to encourage the player to make a decision, and the player's score is increased or decreased according to the answer to the above question. You may make it make it. The contents of the question and the question format are stored in the game information storage unit 4 in advance, and the processing unit 1 has a function of selecting the question in accordance with a game progress procedure set in advance. The processing unit 1 calculates the texture score according to the answer, but the increase / decrease value of the texture score is determined according to the power \ or the combination of the answers determined in advance according to the answer to the question. May be.

[0051] Furthermore, the content of the above question is related to the beautiful skin, for example, the intensity of ultraviolet rays, This is based on personality factors such as external environmental factors, lifestyle factors such as meals and sleep, and good quality. In addition, as the question format, various formats such as a character format or a format in which the path of a tree structure is displayed on the screen and any path is selected can be considered.

[0052] In this way, when the number of points of each player is increased or decreased in accordance with the player's response to the question, even if the same question is asked to the player to play, the answer to that question is different for each player. May be different. If the answer is different, the increase / decrease value for the texture score also varies depending on the player, so that the texture score may change depending on the answer, and the result of the battle may also be affected accordingly, so the game performance will be improved.

[0053] (Example 3)

The game c of the third embodiment is a game form developed based on the skin life of the player who inputs skin image information. In order to execute this game c, the processing unit 1 performs processing according to the rules of the game c stored in the game information storage unit 4. In other words, in order to specify the above skin life, first, the current skin age of the player is specified from the texture analysis result. The method for specifying this skin age is as follows.

For example, an average value of texture analysis results is calculated for each age, and a table of skin age in which the age and the average value are associated with each other is stored in the processing unit 1 in advance. The processing unit 1 compares the player's texture analysis result input from the skin data analysis unit 5 with the average value in the table so as to identify the corresponding skin age as the player's skin age, The

[0054] Once the skin age is specified as described above, the skin life is calculated based on the current skin age. The calculation method includes the first calculation method described in detail later, Two calculation methods are considered. Then, which of these calculation methods is selected is determined by the player inputting the selection signal to the processing unit 1 via the data input unit 3.

The first calculation method is a method for evaluating how long the specified current skin age state will be maintained over time, and calculating the skin life with that time. In this first calculation method, the theme is to maintain the current skin condition, but in reality, changes over time in the skin condition cannot be ignored, so for example, a short period such as half a year or one year. The current situation Consider the maintenance period and ignore the aging during that period. The time until the skin age is reached at the end of the period for maintaining the current state is considered as the skin life for maintaining the current state.

[0055] Therefore, the processing unit 1 previously stores the current maintenance period such as the above half year or one year, and adds this period to the current skin age of the player, and at the end of the current maintenance period. The skin age at the point is calculated and set as the target skin age. Next, the processing unit 1 calculates the skin aging rate of the player from the skin age calculated based on the player's texture analysis result and the actual age of the player. Then, the time from the current skin age to the target skin age is calculated according to the skin aging rate. This calculated time is taken as the skin life that has been maintained. The skin aging rate can be calculated, for example, by calculating the ratio of the skin age to the actual age of the player.

[0056] Further, the second calculation method specifies the player's current skin age in the same manner as the first calculation method, sets a reference skin age, and sets the current skin age and the above skin age. This is a method for determining the time to skin age as a reference and calculating the skin life as that time. The skin age as the above standard is arbitrarily input to the processing unit 1 by the player via the data input unit 3.

Then, the processing unit 1 calculates the time from the current skin age of the player to the skin age input by the player based on the aging rate calculated in the same manner as in the first calculation method. The time calculated in this way is used as the skin life until the reference skin age.

Also, let processor 1 calculate the difference between the player's current skin age and the skin age that should be entered by the player, and use that as the skin life.

The processing unit 1 causes the display 2 to display the skin life calculated by the first and second calculation methods as described above. If the skin life calculated in this way is displayed, the player will enjoy the result and become interested in improving the skin condition.

Furthermore, in this game c, in order to improve the gameability, the player may be asked various questions to prompt the player to make a decision, and the time may be increased or decreased depending on the answer to the question. . The question content and question format are stored in the game information storage unit 4 in advance, and the processing unit 1 It will be responsible for selecting the question according to the progress procedure. The processing unit 1 calculates the increase / decrease in time according to the answer, but the above increase / decrease value is determined according to the power determined in advance according to the answer to the question or the combination of the answers. That's right.

[0058] Furthermore, the contents of the above questions are related to beautiful skin, for example, based on external factors such as the intensity of ultraviolet rays, lifestyle factors such as meals and sleep, and personality factors such as good quality. Etc. In addition, as the question format, various formats such as a character format or a format in which the path of a tree structure is displayed on the screen and any path is selected can be considered.

Then, the processing unit 1 outputs the result of the increase / decrease of the time according to the player's answer to the question as the expansion / contraction state of the skin life and displays it on the display 2. In this case, since the life changes depending on the player's response to the game, a simulation for extending the skin life can be executed.

[0059] When displaying the life calculated by the processing unit 1 in the game c on the display 2, a graph is created in the same manner as the result images of the first and second embodiments, and the life is displayed in a graph. May be. Further, when the life is extended or shortened by answering the above question, the processing unit 1 calculates the life by the above calculation method every time the player's answer is input via the data input unit 3. You can also display a graph of the life of expansion and contraction.

[Example 4]

Game d in the fourth embodiment is a role-playing game that aims to improve the skin condition of the player's character by regarding the character in the game as a player. In order to execute this game d, the processing unit 1 performs processing according to the rules of the game d stored in the game information storage unit 4.

In this game d, a plurality of characters are prepared in the game information storage unit 4 in advance, and at the start of the game, the processing unit 1 displays these characters on the display 2, and from these, the player inputs the data input unit. 3. Select your character through 3. When the player selects a character, the processing unit 1 inputs the skin image of the player. Display a screen prompting you to enter an image.

[0061] Also in this game d, the procedure in which the player shoots a skin image, the skin image information is texture-analyzed by the skin data analysis unit 5, and the texture analysis result is input to the processing unit 1 is as described above. The texture analysis is also performed in the same manner as in the other embodiments. Then, the processing unit 1 calculates the points of the player's character based on the input texture analysis result. Any method may be used for calculating the score as long as it is based on the result of the texture analysis. However, the processing unit 1 determines the initial score of the player character based on the calculated score. Progress game d as a point.

[0062] In the game d, the character can increase or decrease the number of points while shopping, traveling, or applying makeup at home.

For example, in a scene where the character-powered cosmetics store goes out for shopping, a processing unit displays a plurality of products at the cosmetics store on the display, makes the player select a product from among them, and determines whether the selection is appropriate. If 1 determines and appropriate cosmetics are selected, the score is added, or if the character chooses the action to take after returning home and falls asleep without washing his face, Or subtract.

[0063] Alternatively, it is possible to play a game in which the above-mentioned character power is attacked by ultraviolet rays or cold winds to deal with it and the points are increased or decreased depending on how to deal with it. Further, as in the game “a” in the first embodiment, it is possible to play a game with a skinny face against a famous celebrity, and increase or decrease the points by winning or losing the game. In the battle game as described above, items such as cosmetics acquired by the character may be used as weapons during the battle, and the increase or decrease of the points may be determined.

That is, the player's operation of changing the character's action or selecting an item in accordance with the shopping performed by the character, a battle game, or the like is the processing of the player of the present invention.

The action scene and story of the character as described above are stored in the game information storage unit 4 and the processing unit 1 displays a necessary scene based on the stored information. In addition, items that require the player to select in each scene, character action pattern options, and the like are stored in the game information storage unit 4 in advance. [0065] Also, in this game d, the player's character is asked questions about beauty-related quizzes and lifestyle habits, and the points are increased or decreased according to the answers. Anyway. In this case, the contents of the question, question timing, answer options, and the like are stored in advance in the game information storage unit 4, and based on this, the processing unit 1 displays the question on the game screen.

The above quizzes and questions are related to beautifying skin, such as those based on personality factors such as external environmental factors such as the intensity of ultraviolet rays, lifestyle factors such as meals and sleep, and good quality. It is. As the question format, various formats are conceivable, such as a character format or a format in which a path in a tree structure is displayed on the screen and any path is selected.

[0066] Further, even if the player does not perform a special operation on the character or answer a question, an event output from the processing unit 1 which is a game progression means in the game execution, that is, the player's intention The points may be increased or decreased based on the event that is output regardless of.

[0067] As described above, the processing unit 1 determines the character of the character according to the answer to the question, the character's action, or the progress of the game, etc., performed by the player through the character on each scene. The process of increasing / decreasing the points is performed, but the score value to be increased / decreased is stored in the game information storage unit 4 in accordance with each option and the above-described progress situation.

Then, the processing unit 1 ends the game when the score of the character becomes zero or when a preset score is reached.

In this game d, the initial points of the character are specified based on the result of the player's own texture analysis, so that the player can feel the character closer and participate in the game.

[0068] As described above, the system according to this embodiment can cope with various types of games described as Examples 1 to 4, but in any case, the texture obtained by analyzing the skin condition of the player's own skin. Analysis results can be reflected in the progress of the game. Therefore, the player can proceed with the game based on his / her own real skin condition, so that the player can enjoy the game with reality in a virtual world. Therefore, play that is interested in beautiful skin Yar can participate in the game with interest.

[0069] In this skin beautification game system, the reason for using the texture analysis result is as follows, among various indexes representing the power skin state in which the texture analysis result is used in the game.

With regard to the amount of water and sebum, personal data can be easily changed by changing the measurement environment. For example, even in the same person, the moisture content of most people increases when the humidity is high, such as during the rainy season, and the moisture content of the skin decreases when dry. Thus, with the amount of moisture and sebum, the player's skin condition cannot be personalized, and the player's feeling of a game reflecting his / her own data will be diminished.

[0070] On the other hand, the texture state does not change suddenly in a short time due to the influence of the external environment or measurement environment, such as the amount of moisture and sebum, so It is more accurate. Therefore, by using the texture analysis result, the player can participate in the game while being aware of the characteristics of his / her skin condition, and can easily transfer emotions to the game.

In addition, since improving the texture state requires more time than improving the amount of water and sebum, various stories can be built in the time to improvement. The more stories you can build, the more freedom you have to design your game.

[0071] Further, in the textured state, it takes time to improve as described above, and the result of improvement is surely displayed depending on the way of care. However, since the game progresses based on the result of the texture analysis, if the player executes the game while improving his / her texture state, the game result should be improved. Therefore, even if the result of the game is bad, you can be motivated to improve your skill and try again. In other words, players can participate in the game repeatedly.

In addition, such a game system can be promoted by cosmetics distributors to promote the sale of cosmetics to users or increase the user's interest in beautiful skin.

[0072] On the other hand, the texture state is less affected by the measurement environment compared to the amount of moisture and sebum, so the skin analysis method has been simplified by eliminating the need to correct the captured skin data with external environment data. It is possible to simplify the entire system provided with skin analysis means. In this embodiment, the processing unit 1 may reflect only the texture analysis result in the game. The force texture analysis result and the analysis result of other skin information may be combined and reflected in the game.

Further, the texture analysis method is not limited to the method according to the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application No. 2005-133275. However, if the analysis method of the above application is used, the texture state can be analyzed more accurately.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the skin data analysis unit 5 is connected to the processing unit 1, but the skin data analysis unit 5 and the processing unit 1 are not connected, and this is different from this game system. The skin texture analysis process may be performed by the system, and the texture analysis result may be input to the processing unit 1.

In addition, the display 2, the data input unit 3, and the digital camera 6 are installed on the player side, and the skin data analysis unit 5, the processing unit 1, and the game information storage unit 4 are installed on, for example, a server on the system provider side. It is possible to connect both of these via communication means such as the Internet.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an analysis processing procedure of a skin data analysis unit of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a game screen of Example 1.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game screen of Example 2.

Explanation of symbols

[0075] 1 processor

4 Game information storage

5 Skin data analysis unit

6 Digital camera

7, 13 Result image

8, 8a, 8b score field

9, 9a, 9b Score graph

10 comments , 11a, lib skin image, 12a, 12b texture analysis image

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A skin-beautifying game system equipped with a game progression means having a function to advance a game based on the result of skin texture analysis.

[2] The skin beautification game system according to claim 1, wherein the game progress means has a function of specifying a score based on a texture analysis result.

[3] The game progress means includes a function for identifying a point for proceeding the game based on the result of the texture analysis, an answer to the question, a player process on the game, 2. The skin beautification game system according to claim 1, further comprising a function of increasing or decreasing points according to any one or a plurality of conditions of an event output from the game progress means.

[4] Image capturing means for directly or indirectly capturing skin image information, skin texture analysis based on the skin image information captured by the image capturing means, and skin linked to the game progress means Analysis means, and the skin analysis means includes at least one of the pore size, the clearness of the crevice, the fineness of the skin, and the shape of the skin from the data acquired from the image acquisition means. A parameter generation procedure for parameterizing one, a procedure for performing skin texture analysis based on the parameters obtained by the parameter generation procedure, and a procedure for outputting the texture analysis result to the game progression means are executed. Claim: Any skin force game system according to any one of!

[5] Based on the skin image information captured by the image capturing means on the computer, at least one of the pore size, the clearness of the crevice, the fineness of the skin, and the shape of the skin is parameterized. Skin care for executing the parameter generation procedure to be performed, the procedure for performing skin texture analysis based on the parameters obtained by the parameter generation procedure, and the procedure for proceeding with the game based on the result of the texture analysis Game program.

[6] Based on the skin image information captured by the image capturing means on the computer, at least one of the pore size, the clearness of the crevice, the fineness of the skin, and the shape of the skin is parameterized. The parameter generation procedure to be performed, the procedure for performing skin texture analysis based on the parameters obtained by this parameter generation procedure, and the points for proceeding with the game are identified based on the result of the texture analysis. Procedures, answers to questions, player actions in the game A skin beautification game program for executing a procedure for increasing / decreasing points according to any one or a plurality of conditions output from the game progress means during game execution or game execution.

A computer-readable recording medium on which the skin beautification game program according to claim 5 or 6 is recorded.