WO2019069424A1

WO2019069424A1 - Information processing device, information processing method, and game device

Info

Publication number: WO2019069424A1
Application number: PCT/JP2017/036268
Authority: WO
Inventors: 襟川　恵子
Original assignee: 株式会社コーエーテクモゲームス
Priority date: 2017-10-05
Filing date: 2017-10-05
Publication date: 2019-04-11
Also published as: JPWO2019069424A1; JP7023291B2

Abstract

An information processing device having an acquisition unit for acquiring a ranking that corresponds to the number of times a game program has been downloaded or the number of times a game program has been executed, a determination unit for determining a game program to be downloaded on the basis of the ranking, and a control unit for causing the game program determined by the determination unit to be downloaded to a game device.

Description

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND GAME DEVICE

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

Conventionally, there is known a technique for loading game software, which is a program for a game, into a game device by operation of a user or the like (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).

Also, in recent years, it is a game device installed in a game center or a commercial facility, and a head mounted display (HMD, Head Mounted Display) is attached to the head of the user, and the vibration of the riding section is made according to the game situation. , A scent, and a game device for experiencing wind.

JP, 2016-066321, A JP, 2014-063206, A JP, 2009-003857, A

In a game device installed in a commercial facility or the like, a case is considered in which available game software (game program) is replaced and used. In this case, it is conceivable that an operator or the like of the game apparatus downloads the game program from the server by a manual operation using the prior art. However, in the prior art, there is a problem that a game program or the like having a relatively low popularity of the user in the commercial facility or the like may be downloaded depending on the judgment of the operator or the like.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a technology capable of downloading a game program meeting predetermined conditions such as popularity among users.

The information processing apparatus includes: an acquisition unit that acquires a ranking according to the number of downloaded game programs or the number of executed game programs; a determination unit that determines a game program to be downloaded based on the ranking; And a control unit that causes the game apparatus to download the game program determined by the determination unit.

According to the disclosed technology, it is possible to download a game program that meets predetermined conditions, such as popularity with users.

It is a figure showing an example of the case of the game device concerning an embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the case of the game device concerning an embodiment. It is a figure which shows the hardware constitutions of the game system 1 which concerns on embodiment, and the example of arrangement | positioning. It is a figure explaining an example of the hardware constitutions of the control device and server concerning an embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of a control device and a server concerning an embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of play history data concerning an embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of download history data concerning an embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in the game by the control part of the game device which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of downloading the game of the game system which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which produces | generates the acquisition request of a ranking. It is a figure which shows an example of the utilization sensation apparatus data which concern on embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

<Chassis of game device>
FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B are views showing an example of a case 100 of the game device 10 according to the embodiment. FIG. 1A shows an example of the case 100 viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 1B shows an example of the case 100 viewed from the side. The housing 100 has a front housing 100A and a rear housing 100B. The user is disposed so as to enter the inside from between the front case 100A and the rear case 100B. In the example of FIG. 1A, a display device 150 is provided on the outer surface of the front of the housing 100 for displaying contents for promoting a game to a user outside the housing 100. In addition, the display device 150 may be provided not only at the front of the housing 100 but also at the back, the side, etc., and is a display device other than a display device such as a head mounted display actually used at the time of game play. Is preferred. Alternatively, the display device 150 is digital signage (electronic signboard, digital POP) that displays video or characters by a flat display, a projector, etc. For example, the user position outside the housing 100 or the user position inside the housing 100 It may be installed in the front etc. which oppose.

<Configuration of Game System 1>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration and an example of arrangement of the game system 1 according to the embodiment. In FIG. 2, the game system 1 includes one or more game devices 10 and a server 20. The game device 10 and the server 20 are connected so as to be able to communicate via a network 30 such as the Internet, a mobile phone network, and a LAN (Local Area Network).

The game apparatus 10 includes a chassis 100, a display device 101A, a speaker 101B, a controller 102, a riding section 103, a sensation device 104A, a sensation device 104B, a sensation device 104C, a sensation device 104D, ... When it is not necessary, the control unit 110 is simply referred to as the “sensation sensing device 104”, the control unit 110, the display unit 150, and the like.

The case 100 is, for example, for one person, and when it is assumed to be seated on a seat and played, the height is 2 m or less, the width is about 1 m to 1.5 m, and the side wall has an entrance and The seat is placed near the center of the floor. A door may be installed at the opening.

The display device 101A is, for example, a head mounted display worn on the head of the user, and displays a three-dimensional virtual reality (VR, Virtual Reality) image according to the change of the user's viewpoint during the game.

The speaker 101 </ b> B is, for example, a headset worn on the head of the user, and outputs a game sound or the like.

The controller 102 may be, for example, a known game controller or a simplified substantially rod-like controller. The controller 102 may be capable of performing an operation by voice input or may be a touch panel. Alternatively, for example, a virtual touch panel may be displayed such that a touch panel input device is present in front of the display device 101A and the user moves a finger in the air to input to a virtual touch panel.

The riding section 103 is, for example, a seat for one or two people. When the user stands up while using the display device 101A, there is a possibility that the user may fall over or collide with a structure. For this reason, a riding portion 103 is provided which can be seated or fixed but not seated.

The sensation apparatus 104 gives the user a sensation according to the game situation. The bodily sensation device 104A is, for example, an actuator, and is a device that causes the user to sense swinging, vibration, and the like during a game.

The bodily sensation device 104B is a device that releases a scent, and is a device that causes the user to sense the scent during the game.

The sensation apparatus 104C is an apparatus for sending wind, warm air, cold air, a mist-mixed wind, and the like, and includes, for example, a Peltier element, a humidifier, and a blower. The bodily sensation device 104C causes the user to feel, for example, the spread of space by wind during the game. In addition, the bodily sensation device 104 </ b> C senses a change in the environment, for example, by warm air and cold air. In addition, the sensation apparatus 104C, for example, makes the weather such as rain and moisture feel by the misty wind.

For example, a plurality of films made of a soft material such as a poly tube is attached to a rod-like member (roll), and the sensation device 104D rotates the rod-like member to bring the film into contact with the user's foot. It is a device to experience contact with the creatures crawling on the ground.

The control device 110 may be configured, for example, by connecting a home-use game machine and a dedicated system board via USB (Universal Serial Bus) or the like. The control device 110 executes a game program (hereinafter also referred to as “game software”) in response to an input from the controller 102 or the like, and causes the display device 101A and the speaker 101B to play video and sound of the game. Output each.

Further, the control device 110 executes a program of a game stored in advance and a program of a game downloaded from the server 20, and controls the sensation device 104 according to the situation of the game.

The control device 110 downloads a game program and promotional content for the game from the server 20. Control device 110 causes game display content downloaded from server 20 to be displayed on display device 150 provided on the inside, outside or outside of case 100 of game device 10.

The server 20 distributes a game program, promotional content for the game, and the like to the game device 10 in accordance with a request from the game device 10 or in accordance with an operation from a manager of the server 20.

<Hardware configuration of control device>
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the hardware configuration of the control device 110 and the server 20 that the game apparatus 10 has will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of the hardware configuration of the control device 110 and the server 20 according to the embodiment.

The control device 110 illustrated in FIG. 3 includes a drive device 111, an auxiliary storage device 112, a memory device 113, a CPU 114, an interface device 115, and the like that are mutually connected by a bus B.

A game control program for realizing the processing in the control device 110 is provided by the recording medium 111A. When the recording medium 111A recording the game control program is set in the drive device 111, the game control program is installed from the recording medium 111A to the auxiliary storage device 112 via the drive device 111. However, the game control program need not necessarily be installed from the recording medium 111A, and may be downloaded from another computer via a network. The auxiliary storage device 112 stores the installed game control program and also stores necessary files and data.
The memory device 113 reads out the program from the auxiliary storage device 112 and stores it when there is an instruction to start the program. The CPU 114 implements the function related to the control device 110 in accordance with the program stored in the memory device 113. The interface device 115 is used as an interface for connecting to a network.

Note that, as an example of the recording medium 111A, a portable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD disk, or a USB memory may be mentioned. Also, as an example of the auxiliary storage device 112, a hard disk drive (HDD) or a flash memory may be mentioned. The recording medium 111A and the auxiliary storage device 112 both correspond to computer readable recording media.

The hardware configuration of the server 20 may be the same as that of the control device 110 shown in FIG.

<Functional configuration>
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, functional configurations of the control device 110 and the server 20 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the control device 110 and the server 20 according to the embodiment.

«Game device»
The control device 110 of the game device 10 has a storage unit 11. The storage unit 11 is realized, for example, using the auxiliary storage device 112 or the like. The storage unit 11 stores game software and the like.

The control device 110 of the game device 10 includes an acquisition unit 12, a determination unit 13, and a control unit 14. These units are realized by processing that one or more programs installed in the control device 110 cause the CPU 114 of the control device 110 to execute.

The acquisition unit 12 acquires from the server 20 a ranking (order) according to the number of downloaded game software or the number of executed game software.

The determination unit 13 determines game software to be downloaded based on the ranking acquired by the acquisition unit 12.

The control unit 14 executes game software stored in the storage unit 11 and controls each device included in the game apparatus 10 such as the sensation device 104 according to the situation of the game. Further, the control unit 14 downloads the game software determined by the determination unit 13 from the server 20 and causes the storage unit 11 to store the game software.

«Server»
The server 20 has a storage unit 21. The storage unit 21 is realized, for example, using an auxiliary storage device or the like.

The storage unit 21 includes game software to be distributed to the game device 10, play history data 211 including a history in which each game software has been played (executed) by the user, download history data 212 including a history in which each game software has been downloaded, Usage sensation device data 213 for testing each function of each sensation device 104 of the game device 10 used in the software is stored.

FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of the play history data 211 according to the embodiment. The play history data 211 shown in FIG. 5 has items of a game ID, a game name, a genre, a date and time of play, a game device ID, an area, a facility ID, and a type of facility.

The game ID is identification information of game software. The name of the game is the name (title) of the game software. The genre is the genre (classification, type) of the game software game, and is, for example, a classification of an action game, a race game, a simulation game, and the like. The play date is the date when the game software was used by the user. The game device ID is identification information of the game device 10. The area is an area where the game apparatus 10 is installed, and is, for example, Akihabara, Shinjuku, or the like. Facility ID is identification information of the facility where the game device 10 is installed. The type of the facility is the type of the facility in which the game apparatus 10 is installed, and is, for example, a station building, a shopping mall, a game center, or the like.

In the example of FIG. 5, it is recorded that the game software of the game ID "001" is executed on "2017/9/28 16:04: 21" at the game device 10 installed in the shopping mall in Shinjuku, etc. It is done.

FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of the download history data 212 according to the embodiment. The download history data 212 illustrated in FIG. 6 has items of a game ID, a game name, a download date and time, a game device ID, a region, a facility ID, and a facility type. The download date is the date when the game software was downloaded to the game device 10. In the example of FIG. 6, the fact that the game software of the game ID "001" is downloaded at "2017/9/27 23:00:56" at the game device 10 installed in the shopping mall in Shinjuku is recorded. It is done.

The server 20 also includes a generation unit 22, a distribution unit 23, and a control unit 24. These units are realized by processing that one or more programs installed in the control device 110 cause the CPU of the server 20 to execute.

The generation unit 22 generates ranking information of each game software based on the play history data 211 and the download history data 212.

The distribution unit 23 distributes the ranking collected by the generation unit 22 and the game software and the like stored in the storage unit 21 to the game device 10.

The control unit 24 controls the entire server 20.

<Processing>
«Process in game»
Next, the in-game processing of the control unit 14 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the game by the control unit 14 of the game device 10 according to the embodiment.

First, in step S1, the control unit 14 receives a game operation using the controller 102 or the like from the user.

Subsequently, the control unit 14 determines the situation in the game (step S2).

Subsequently, the control unit 14 controls the bodily sensation device 104 according to the in-game situation (step S3), and ends the process.

Here, in the game, for example, if the user performs an operation to get out of the house despite the fact that the outside of the house is a storm, the user feels a wind toward the user using the sensation device 104C. Spray water (water droplets).

In addition, the control unit 14 releases the scent of flowers by using the sensation apparatus 104B, for example, when encountering a female character of a guiding character for the first time in a game. Also, for example, when the character of the enemy boss is made to appear in the game, the control unit 14 uses the bodily sensation device 104C to make the user feel the wind, in order to make the user feel the style and intense feeling of the character. send. Further, in the game, for example, when the user's character rides a horse and chases an enemy, the control unit 14 causes the user to experience a vibration such as horse riding using the sensation apparatus 104A.

«Process of downloading the game»
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, processing when the game apparatus 10 downloads a game from the server 20 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of processing when downloading a game of the game system 1 according to the embodiment. The following process may be performed, for example, when a preset date and time (for example, nighttime etc.) is reached.

In step S11, the acquisition unit 12 of the game device 10 transmits a request for acquiring a ranking to the server 20. Here, the acquisition unit 12 may transmit an acquisition request for one ranking according to a plurality of conditions, or may transmit an acquisition request for a plurality of rankings according to a plurality of conditions.

Subsequently, the distribution unit 23 of the server 20 transmits, to the game device 10, data such as the ranking according to the number of downloaded game software, the number of played each game software, and the like (step S12).

Subsequently, the determination unit 13 of the game device 10 determines game software to be downloaded based on the received ranking (step S13). Here, the determination unit 13 may determine to download a predetermined number of game software not stored in the game device 10 among the one or more game software included in the received ranking. In addition, when the determination unit 13 transmits a request for obtaining a plurality of rankings corresponding to a plurality of conditions in step S11, the determination unit 13 gives each game software a higher score as the ranking order is higher. Then, the determination unit 13 may determine to download a predetermined number of game software not stored in the game apparatus 10 in descending order of the total score.

Subsequently, the control unit 14 of the game device 10 transmits the determined game software download request to the server 20 (step S14).

Subsequently, the distribution unit 23 of the server 20 transmits the requested game software to the game device 10 (step S15).

Subsequently, the control unit 14 of the game device 10 stores the received game software (step S16). Here, the storage unit 11 of the game apparatus 10 stores, for example, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game software at the time of shipment from a factory, etc., up to a predetermined maximum number (for example, five) The game software of can be stored. Therefore, when the number of game software already stored in the game apparatus 10 is the maximum number, in order to add one game software, it is necessary to delete the one game software already stored. is there. In this case, the control unit 14 of the game apparatus 10 automatically selects, among the game software stored in the storage unit 11 of the game apparatus 10, game software having the lowest rank in the received ranking or the like. It may be deleted by the operation of the administrator of.

The control unit 14 of the game device 10 may automatically install the game software after the download of the game software is completed, and allow the user to play the game software. Alternatively, for example, the control unit 14 of the game apparatus 10 may download the game software at night and allow the user to play the game software by a confirmation operation of the manager of the game apparatus 10.

<< Process of generating acquisition request for ranking >>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, a process of the acquisition unit 12 of the game apparatus 10 transmitting a request for acquisition of ranking to the server 20 in step S11 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing for generating a request for obtaining a ranking. FIG. 10 is a view showing an example of the utilization sensation device data 213 according to the embodiment.

In step S101, the acquiring unit 12 acquires the utilization sensation device data 213 from the server 20, and using the acquired utilization sensation device data 213, generates an acquisition request for ranking according to the type of the sensation device 104 that the game apparatus 10 has. Do. In the example of FIG. 10, in the utilization sensation device data 213, in correspondence with the ID of the game software, the name of the game (title), each function of the sensation device 104 used in the game (a function of the sensation device 104 Information indicating the type) and the degree of importance of each function are recorded. In the example of FIG. 10, in the game of “name A”, the function providing “flower scent” and “cold wind” is “recommended”, and the function providing “vibration” is set as “essential” . This indicates that the game should not be run if the function providing the "vibration" does not work properly. In addition, with regard to the function to provide "flower scent" and "cold wind", the game is performed even if the smell is weakened, for example, because it is not important in the game or not used in the main game scenario. Indicates that you may

In the game software of the usage sensation device data 213, when the game apparatus 10 includes the sensation devices 104 of which importance is set as “essential” and “recommendation”, the acquiring unit 12 determines the game software. Generate a get request to generate an inclusive ranking. Note that the acquisition unit 12 may generate an acquisition request according to, for example, a command of SQL (Structured Query Language).

Subsequently, the control unit 14 inspects the sensation device 104 included in the game device 10 (step S102). Here, the control unit 14 of the game device 10 checks whether or not each function of each sensation device 104 indicated by the received test data is normal. In the example of the game of “name A” in FIG. 10, the vibration function of the sensation device 104A is normal, the scent function of the flower of the sensation device 104B is normal, or the cold air function of the sensation device 104C is normal. Run a program to check whether or not.

Subsequently, the acquisition unit 12 generates a request for acquiring a ranking according to the inspection result of the physical sensation device 104 (step S103). Here, in the game software of the usage sensation device data 213, the acquisition unit 12 includes the sensation devices 104 whose importance levels are set as “essential” and “recommendation”, and the game device 10 has the respective sensation components 104. If the examination result of the bodily sensation device 104 is normal, an acquisition request is generated to generate a ranking including the game software. Thereby, for example, in the three game devices 10 among the four game devices 10 installed in the same facility, when it is not desired to replace the cartridge of the predetermined scent, the function of the predetermined scent is Can be downloaded only to the game apparatus 10 in which the function is normal.

Subsequently, the acquiring unit 12 generates a request for acquiring a ranking according to the type of the case of the game apparatus 10, which the game apparatus 10 has (step S104). Here, the game device 10 has a housing corresponding to the type of the user who uses the game device 10. For example, the game device 10 for male users is a gold case, and the game device 10 for female users is a silver case. Then, if the housing of the game apparatus 10 is gold, the acquiring unit 12 generates an acquisition request for ranking of game software including at least a genre such as “fighting action” and “beautiful girl game”. On the other hand, if the housing of the game apparatus 10 is silver, the acquiring unit 12 generates an acquisition request for ranking of game software including at least a genre such as “Otome game”. Thus, for example, the administrator installs a flower scent cartridge in the sensation device 104B of the golden housing game device 10, and the sensation device 104B of the silver housing game device 10 By installing a cartridge for men's perfume, etc., it is possible to divide the functions of the sensation device 104 available for each.

Subsequently, the obtaining unit 12 generates a request for obtaining a ranking of a genre different from a predetermined genre of a game that can be executed by another game device 10 installed in the same facility as the game device 10 (step S105). ). Here, when the game software of the genre of the “beautiful girl game” can be executed, for example, on another game apparatus 10 installed in the same facility, the acquiring unit 12 sets the genre of the “beautiful girl game” Generate a request for obtaining rankings of game software not included.

Subsequently, the acquisition unit 12 generates a request for acquiring a ranking according to various conditions (step S106). Here, as the various conditions, the acquiring unit 12 may select a day of the week when each game software was executed, a type of a day of week when each game software was executed, a time zone when each game software was executed, or download each game software Including at least one of the area where the executed game device is installed, the facility where the game software has been downloaded or executed, and the facility where the game software is installed, and the facility where each game software is downloaded or executed It is also good. Thereby, for example, the game software to be downloaded can be determined based on the user's characteristics and the like according to the predetermined condition.

The type of day of the week on which each game software is executed is, for example, whether the day on which the game software is executed is a weekday, a holiday, or a holiday. The time zone in which each game software is executed is, for example, a time zone such as daytime, evening, nighttime and the like. Thus, for example, the game software to be downloaded can be determined according to the tendency that there are many users such as students in the evening on weekdays and many users such as family members in the daytime on holidays.

<Modification 1>
In the above-described example, the example in which the game device 10 acquires the ranking according to the predetermined condition from the server 20 has been described. Instead of this, the game apparatus 10 may acquire play history data 211 and download history data 212 in a predetermined period from the server 20, and may generate a ranking according to a predetermined condition.

<Modification 2>
The acquisition unit 12, the determination unit 13, and the control unit 14 may be realized by cloud computing configured of, for example, one or more computers. In addition, the acquisition unit 12, the determination unit 13, and the control unit 14 may be provided in the server 20 instead of the game apparatus 10. In this case, in the server 20, for example, the storage unit 21 stores in advance the type of the case of the game apparatus 10, the type of the sensation device 104 included in the game apparatus 10, etc. You may do so. In addition, an inspection result or the like of the physical sensation device 104 included in the game device 10 may be acquired from the game device 10.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail, the present invention is not limited to such specific embodiments, and various modifications may be made within the scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims.・ Change is possible.

The control device 110 of the game device 10 and the server 20 are examples of the “information processing device”.

<Modification 3>
In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which game software (normal game program, regular version game program) that allows the user to play a game is downloaded as game software according to the ranking. Instead of this, as the game software, at least one of the regular version and the trial version may be downloaded according to the ranking. Here, the trial version game software is, for example, used as advertising content, etc., and is game software that can be played only in a limited time or a limited stage or range as compared with the regular version. However, it is playable by the same operation as a regular version.

Therefore, the operator or the like of the game apparatus 10 actually plays the game in the trial version, checks the operation status of the sensation device 104 and the contents of the game, and installs the game program of the regular version into the game apparatus ( It can be decided whether to install or download. The regular version game software and the trial version game software are examples of the “game program”.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 game system 10 game apparatus 100 case 101 A display device 102 controller 103 boarding unit 104 physical sensation device 110 control device 150 display device 11 storage unit 12 acquisition unit 13 determination unit 14 control unit 20 server 21 storage unit 22 generation unit 23 distribution unit 24 Control unit

Claims

An acquisition unit for acquiring a ranking according to the number of downloaded game programs or the number of executed game programs;
A determination unit that determines a game program to be downloaded based on the ranking;
A control unit which causes the game apparatus to download the game program determined by the determination unit;
An information processing apparatus having
The determination unit includes a day of the week the game program was executed, a type of the day the game program was executed, a time zone when the game program was executed, an area where the game apparatus was downloaded or executed, a game device The game program to be downloaded is determined based on the ranking according to at least one of the facility where the game apparatus to which the program is downloaded or executed is installed, and the facility type where the game program is downloaded or executed.
An information processing apparatus according to claim 1.
The determination unit determines a game program to be downloaded, based on the ranking according to the type of the bodily sensation device provided to the user with the physical sensation according to the situation of the game, which the gaming device has.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.
The determination unit determines a game program to be downloaded, based on the ranking according to the inspection result of the physical sensation device, which provides the user with the physical sensation according to the situation of the game, included in the game device.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The determination unit determines a game program to be downloaded based on the ranking according to a type of a housing of the game device.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The determination unit determines a game program to be downloaded based on the ranking of a type different from the types of games that can be executed by other game devices installed in the same facility as the game device.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The information processing apparatus
Obtaining a ranking according to the number of downloaded game programs or the number of executed game programs;
Determining a game program to be downloaded based on the ranking;
Causing the game device to download the determined game program;
Information processing method to perform.
A game device,
An acquiring unit for acquiring from the server connected to the game apparatus a ranking according to the number of downloaded game programs or the number of executed game programs;
A determination unit that determines a game program to be downloaded based on the ranking;
A control unit that causes the game program determined by the determination unit to be downloaded from the server;
A game device having