Anticipation information sales system, and anticipation information sales program

Abstract

To provide an anticipation information sales system and an anticipation information sales program which can enhance interest of a user outside a site.SOLUTION: An anticipation information sales system 1 according to the present invention has a first information processing apparatus 10 used by an anticipating person and a second information processing apparatus 10 for selling anticipation information to a user. The first processing apparatus 20 has a generation unit 11 for generating anticipation information based on an input by an anticipating person, an imaging unit 13 for imaging, as a distribution image, the anticipating person stating an anticipation target race, and a first communication unit 12 for transmitting the anticipation information and the distribution image to the second information processing apparatus 20. The second information processing apparatus 20 has a second communication unit 23 which transmits the distribution image to a user terminal 30 so that the user should view it on a real time and transmits the anticipation information to the user terminal 30 if it receives an application for purchase of the anticipation information from the user terminal 30.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a forecast information selling system and a forecast information selling program. [Background technology]

[0002] As described in Patent Document 1, a prediction information sales system is known that enables users to buy and sell predictions made by dodders even outside public racetracks. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-139623 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] A doppelganger sells his / her predictions while giving a unique speech within the venue. The doppelganger gives a speech within the venue, which increases the interest of the users who come to the venue. However, simply selling the doppelganger's predictions to users outside the venue is unlikely to increase the interest of users outside the venue.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a prediction information sales system and a prediction information sales program that can increase the interest of off-site users. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] (1) A prediction information sales system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first information processing device used by a dopestor who predicts the result of a predicted race, and a second information processing device that sells prediction information, which is information related to predictions of the result of the predicted race, to users. The first information processing device includes a generation unit that generates the prediction information based on an input from the dopestor, a shooting unit that shoots a delivery image of the dopestor giving a speech about the predicted race, and a first communication unit that transmits the prediction information and the delivery image to the second information processing device. The second information processing device includes a second communication unit that transmits the delivery image to a user terminal used by the user so that the user can view the delivery image live, and transmits the prediction information to the user terminal when an application for purchasing the prediction information is received from the user terminal.

[0007] (2) In the prediction information sales system described above in (1), the second communication unit of the second information processing device may transmit the distribution image to the user terminal so that the user can view it at the request of the user.

[0008] (3) In the prediction information sales system described in (2) above, the second communication unit transmits the distribution image to the user terminal in response to a request from the user until the prediction target race is over, and does not have to transmit the distribution image to the user terminal after the prediction target race is over regardless of the user's request.

[0009] (4) In the prediction information sales system described in any one of (1) to (3) above, when a plurality of races are held in sequence as the race to be predicted, the second communication unit may transmit information regarding a prediction of the outcome of a specified race to the user terminal as the prediction information from a prediction sales start time set as the time after the end of the race immediately preceding the specified race to a prediction sales end time set as a time earlier than the deadline for sales of betting tickets for the specified race.

[0010] (5) In the prediction information sales system described in any one of (1) to (4) above, the generation unit of the first information processing device may obtain, as an input of the doctor, a number selected by the doctor from among the numbers assigned to each of a plurality of participating athletes or horses in the race to be predicted, and generate, as the prediction information, information that combines the numbers selected by the doctor based on a predetermined rule.

[0011] (6) In the prediction information sales system described in (5) above, the predetermined rule may be a rule set in advance by the person making the prediction.

[0012] (7) In the prediction information sales system described in (5) above, the predetermined rule may be a rule specific to the racecourse where the race to be predicted is held.

[0013] (8) In the prediction information sales system according to any one of (5) to (7) above, the prediction information may include a memo by the person making a prediction regarding the prediction target race.

[0014] (9) A prediction information sales program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a prediction information sales program executed by a prediction information sales system including a first information processing device used by a doctor who predicts the outcome of a predicted race, and a second information processing device that sells prediction information, which is information related to predictions of the outcome of the predicted race, to users, and causes the first information processing device to generate the prediction information based on an input from the doctor, to take a delivery image of the doctor giving a speech about the predicted race, to transmit the prediction information and the delivery image to the second information processing device, to transmit the delivery image to a user terminal used by the user so that the user can view it live, and, when an application for purchase of the prediction information is received from the user terminal, to transmit the prediction information to the user terminal. Effect of the Invention

[0015] According to the prediction information sales system and the prediction information sales program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the interest of off-course users is increased. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a forecast information sales system according to the present disclosure. FIG. [Diagram 2] 4 is a time chart showing the relationship between the progress of a race and the operation of the prediction information sales system. [Diagram 3] 11 is a time chart showing an example of a video distribution schedule on a race day. [Figure 4] 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of a prediction information sales method executed on a race day. [Diagram 5] 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of a prediction information selling method executed for one race. [Figure 6] 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of a prediction information selling method executed by the first information processing device. [Figure 7] 13 is an example of a screen displayed by the first information processing device. [Figure 8A] 13 is an example of a screen on which a prognosticator registers a race prediction in the first pattern. [Figure 8B] This is prediction information based on the predictions registered on the screen of Figure 8A. [Figure 9A] This is an example of a screen where a prognosticator registers a race prediction in the second pattern. [Figure 9B] This is prediction information based on the predictions registered on the screen of Figure 9A. [Figure 10] 13 is an example of a screen displayed on a terminal device of a user. [Figure 11] This is an example of forecast information purchased by a user. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] At public races such as boat races, bicycle races, auto races, and horse races, a doppelganger gives a speech while selling his / her race predictions. Usually, only visitors to the race venue can hear the doppelganger's speech. The doppelganger's speech helps to liven up the atmosphere at the venue and increase the interest of visitors to the venue in the race.

[0018] On the other hand, users who watch public races from outside the track via the network can watch images from inside the track, but cannot experience the atmosphere inside the track. This makes it difficult for users outside the track to become interested in the races.

[0019] Therefore, the present disclosure aims to enable off-track users to experience the atmosphere inside the racetrack by distributing video of forecasters' speeches to off-track users, thereby increasing the off-track users' interest in the race.

[0020] Another object of the present invention is to increase the profits of forecasters by enabling them to sell forecast information while distributing video of their speeches.

[0021] (Example of configuration of forecast information sales system 1) As shown in FIG. 1, a prediction information sales system 1 according to an embodiment includes a first information processing device 10, a second information processing device 20, a user terminal 30, and a race information management device 40. The first information processing device 10, the second information processing device 20, the user terminal 30, and the race information management device 40 are communicatively connected via a network 80. The network 80 may be wired or wireless. The network 80 may be configured in various forms such as the Internet or an intranet. At least some combinations of the first information processing device 10, the second information processing device 20, the user terminal 30, and the race information management device 40 may be communicatively connected to each other by a dedicated communication line without the network 80. The prediction information sales system 1 may not include the race information management device 40. The prediction information sales system 1 may not include the user terminal 30. The user terminal 30 or the race information management device 40 may be configured as an external system from the perspective of the prediction information sales system 1.

[0022] The first information processing device 10 is used by a dopestor. The user terminal 30 is used by a user. The dopestor predicts the outcome of the race to be predicted. The dopestor also takes a video of the speech of the prediction for the race to be predicted and registers the prediction information for the race. Meanwhile, the user watches the video of the dopestor's speech of the prediction for the race and purchases the prediction information for the race.

[0023] The second information processing device 20 receives and distributes the video captured by the first information processing device 10. The second information processing device 20 also sells the prediction information registered by the first information processing device 10 to the user. That is, the second information processing device 20 manages the video and prediction information transmitted from the first information processing device 10. The second information processing device 20 receives a request for video distribution from the user terminal 30, and transmits the distribution video from the first information processing device 10 to the user terminal 30 by live distribution, or records the distribution video from the first information processing device 10 and distributes it as an archive with a time difference. Live distribution means that the video of the speech of the doctor is distributed by transmitting it as it is in real time when it is received. Archive distribution means that the video of the speech of the doctor is recorded and the recorded video is distributed. The second information processing device 20 receives a purchase application for prediction information from the user terminal 30, and transmits the prediction information received from the first information processing device 10 to the user terminal 30. The second information processing device 20 may perform payment when the user purchases the prediction information.

[0024] A dosimeter freely states what the dosimeter thinks as a race prediction opening. A dosimeter may state, for example, a prediction of how the race will develop or trends in past results of the race as a race prediction opening. A dosimeter may state, for example, an opinion on the condition of the runners or horses in the race as a race prediction opening. A dosimeter develops a speech so that users who hear the prediction opening want to purchase the prediction information. A dosimeter not only states the prediction opening to users inside the track, but also distributes a video of the prediction opening to users outside the track, thereby promoting the sale of prediction information to users outside the track.

[0025] The prediction information may include a prediction of the finishing order of a race by a dopestor. The prediction information may include a bet for a race recommended by a dopestor. A bet for a race is information designated by a user when purchasing a betting ticket such as a boat ticket, a car ticket, or a horse ticket sold in a public race. The information designated by a user when purchasing a betting ticket may include the type of betting ticket. The types of betting tickets include, for example, win, place, 2-win, 2-combination, extended combination (wide), trifecta, or trifecta. The information designated by a user when purchasing a betting ticket includes a combination of numbers assigned to the athletes or horses participating in a race. When purchasing a betting ticket for a win or place, a user purchases a betting ticket by designating one number. When purchasing a betting ticket for a 2-win or 2-combination, a user purchases a betting ticket by designating two numbers. When purchasing a betting ticket for a trifecta or 3-combination, a user purchases a betting ticket by designating three numbers.

[0026] The race information management device 40 manages information on races held at racecourses where dopestors sell their prediction information while making speeches about their predictions. The race information includes various information related to the race, such as the race number, the start time of the race, the deadline for selling betting tickets for the race, the race entry list, the race conditions, the course conditions, and the weather conditions. The race entry list is a list of the names of the runners or horses in the race and the numbers assigned to the runners or horses in the race.

[0027] An example of the hardware configuration of each component of the forecast information selling system 1 will be described below.

[0028] <First information processing device 10> The first information processing device 10 includes a generating unit 11, a first communication unit 12, an imaging unit 13, a storage unit 14, a display unit 15, and an input unit 16. The first information processing device 10 may be realized as, for example, a computer such as a notebook PC (Personal Computer) or a tablet PC, or a terminal device such as a smartphone. The first information processing device 10 is not limited to these examples and may be realized in various forms.

[0029] The generating unit 11 may be configured to include one or more processors. In this embodiment, the "processor" may include, but is not limited to, a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process. The generating unit 11 may be configured to include one or more dedicated circuits. The dedicated circuits may include, for example, an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). The generating unit 11 may be configured to include a dedicated circuit instead of a processor, or may be configured to include a dedicated circuit together with a processor.

[0030] The storage unit 14 stores various information or programs for operating each component of the first information processing device 10. The storage unit 14 may store a system program or an application program. The storage unit 14 may include, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, or an optical memory. The storage unit 14 may include an electromagnetic storage medium such as a magnetic disk. The storage unit 14 may include a non-transitory computer-readable medium. The storage unit 14 may function as, for example, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 14 may function as a work memory for the generation unit 11. The storage unit 14 may be configured integrally with the generation unit 11 or may be configured separately from the generation unit 11.

[0031] The first communication unit 12 may be configured to include a communication module configured to be able to communicate with other devices such as the second information processing device 20, the user terminal 30, or the race information management device 40. The communication module may be compatible with mobile communication standards such as 4G (4th Generation) or 5G (5th Generation). The communication module may be compatible with communication standards such as LAN (Local Area Network). The communication module may be compatible with wired or wireless communication standards. The communication module is not limited to these and may be compatible with various communication standards. The first communication unit 12 may be configured to communicate directly with other devices without going through the network 80.

[0032] The photographing unit 13 includes, for example, a camera or an image sensor. The photographing unit 13 may be attached to the housing of the first information processing device 10, or may be built into the first information processing device 10. The photographing unit 13 may be configured to be able to set the photographing direction or the photographing magnification.

[0033] The display unit 15 includes various displays such as a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) or inorganic EL display, or an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display so as to be able to display text data, image data, or the like.

[0034] The input unit 16 may include an input device that accepts input of information or data from a person making a prediction. The input device may include, for example, a touch sensor or a pointing device such as a mouse. The input device may be configured as a touch display integrated with the display unit 15. The input device may include a physical key. The input device may include a voice input device such as a microphone.

[0035] The first information processing device 10 may include an audio output device. The audio output device may include, for example, a speaker, a headphone, or an earphone.

[0036] <Second information processing device 20> The second information processing device 20 includes a distribution control unit 21, a storage unit 22, a second communication unit 23, and a predicted sales unit 24. The second information processing device 20 may be realized, for example, as a server. The second information processing device 20 may be realized in a cloud service environment or in an on-premise environment. The second information processing device 20 may be realized as a computer such as a notebook PC (Personal Computer) or a tablet PC, or a terminal device such as a smartphone. The second information processing device 20 is not limited to these examples and may be realized in various forms.

[0037] The distribution control unit 21 or the forecast sales unit 24 may be configured to include one or more processors or one or more dedicated circuits. The distribution control unit 21 or the forecast sales unit 24 may be configured to include a dedicated circuit instead of a processor, or may be configured to include a dedicated circuit together with a processor. The distribution control unit 21 or the forecast sales unit 24 may be configured similarly to the generation unit 11 of the first information processing device 10.

[0038] The storage unit 22 stores various information or programs for operating each component of the second information processing device 20. The storage unit 22 may be configured similarly to the storage unit 14 of the first information processing device 10. The storage unit 22 may function as a work memory for the distribution control unit 21 or the forecast sales unit 24. The storage unit 22 may be configured integrally with the distribution control unit 21 or the forecast sales unit 24, or may be configured separately from the distribution control unit 21 or the forecast sales unit 24.

[0039] The second communication unit 23 may be configured to include a communication module configured to be able to communicate with other devices such as the first information processing device 10, the user terminal 30, or the race information management device 40. The second communication unit 23 may be configured similarly to the first communication unit 12 of the first information processing device 10.

[0040] <User terminal 30> The user terminal 30 includes a terminal control unit 31, a terminal communication unit 32, a display unit 33, and an input unit 34. The user terminal 30 may be realized as, for example, a computer such as a notebook PC (Personal Computer) or a tablet PC, or a terminal device such as a smartphone. The user terminal 30 is not limited to these examples and may be realized in various forms.

[0041] The terminal control unit 31 may be configured to include one or more processors or one or more dedicated circuits. The terminal control unit 31 may be configured to include a dedicated circuit instead of a processor, or may be configured to include a dedicated circuit together with a processor. The terminal control unit 31 may be configured similarly to the generation unit 11 of the first information processing device 10. The terminal control unit 31 may be configured to include a storage unit. The storage unit of the user terminal 30 may be configured similarly to the storage unit 14 of the first information processing device 10.

[0042] The terminal communication unit 32 may be configured to include a communication module configured to be able to communicate with other devices such as the first information processing device 10, the second information processing device 20, or the race information management device 40. The terminal communication unit 32 may be configured similarly to the first communication unit 12 of the first information processing device 10.

[0043] The display unit 33 includes various displays, such as a liquid crystal display, an organic EL or inorganic EL display, or an LED display, so as to be able to display text data, image data, or the like.

[0044] The input unit 34 may include an input device that accepts input of information, data, etc. from a user. The input device may include, for example, a touch sensor or a pointing device such as a mouse. The input device may be configured as a touch display integrated with the display unit 33. The input device may include physical keys. The input device may include a voice input device such as a microphone.

[0045] <Race information management device 40> The race information management device 40 may be realized, for example, as a server. The race information management device 40 may be realized in a cloud service environment or an on-premise environment. The race information management device 40 is not limited to these examples and may be realized in various forms.

[0046] (Example of operation of forecast information sales system 1) The prediction information sales system 1 operates in accordance with the progress of the race. In this embodiment, the prediction information sales system 1 is used in boat races. For the sake of convenience, the prediction information sales system 1 is used in boat races, but as described above, the prediction information sales system 1 may also be used in public races such as bicycle races, auto races, or horse races. The explanation in this embodiment may be interpreted appropriately according to the race in which the prediction information sales system 1 is used.

[0047] <Example of operation in one race> FIG. 2 shows an example of the progress of one boat race. First, an exhibition of the participating boats is held. After the exhibition of the participating boats, voting tickets are sold until the closing time. After the voting ticket sales close, the race is held at the starting time. After the race is held, the results, such as the finishing order of the race or refunds for the voting tickets, are obtained.

[0048] For each race, a dopestor registers prediction information for that race. The dopestor registers prediction information to be sold as data to users outside the racecourse before the start of ticket sales. The dopestor may register prediction information after the start of ticket sales. Sales of prediction information within the racecourse are carried out by handing over paper notes on which prediction information is written to users within the racecourse in exchange for the purchase fee. Therefore, a dopestor may prepare paper notes as prediction information to be sold to users within the racecourse. Users within the racecourse may purchase prediction information for users outside the racecourse using the user terminal 30.

[0049] The prediction information is generated based on information input by a dopester to the first information processing device 10. Specifically, the input unit 16 of the first information processing device 10 accepts input of information related to a prediction of a race from a dopester. The generation unit 11 of the first information processing device 10 generates the prediction information based on the input information related to the prediction. In other words, the generation unit 11 generates the prediction information based on the input of the dopester. The prediction information may include, for example, a selection, or may include a comment explaining the key points of the race.

[0050] After registering the prediction information, the doppelganger starts making a speech of his / her prediction in a booth in the racetrack. The first information processing device 10 photographs the doppelganger making his / her speech of prediction with the photographing unit 13. The image photographed of the doppelganger making his / her speech of prediction is also called a distribution image. In other words, the photographing unit 13 photographs the doppelganger making a speech about the race to be predicted as a distribution image. The first information processing device 10 transmits the distribution image to the second information processing device 20 with the first communication unit 12. The first information processing device 10 may transmit the image photographed by the photographing unit 13 as a distribution image as it is, or may transmit an image obtained by performing image processing such as adding a subtitle to the image photographed by the photographing unit 13 with the generation unit 11 as a distribution image.

[0051] The second information processing device 20 receives the distribution image from the first information processing device 10, stores the distribution image in the storage unit 22, and transmits the distribution image to the user terminal 30 in real time to live-distribute the distribution image. That is, the second communication unit 23 of the second information processing device 20 transmits the distribution image to the user terminal 30 so that the user can view it live. The user terminal 30 receives the distribution image from the second information processing device 20 in response to a request from the user to view the distribution image live and allows the user to view it. Specifically, the user terminal 30 accepts a request from the user to view the distribution image live at the input unit 34 and transmits the request at the terminal communication unit 32. The distribution control unit 21 of the second information processing device 20 transmits the distribution image from the second communication unit 23 to the user terminal 30 in response to the request from the user terminal 30. The user terminal 30 receives the distribution image at the terminal communication unit 32 and displays it on the display unit 33 to allow the user to view the distribution image live. That is, the second communication unit 23 transmits the distribution image to the user terminal 30 in response to the user's request to view it live.

[0052] Moreover, the first information processing device 10 transmits the prediction information to the second information processing device 20 through the first communication unit 12. The second information processing device 20 stores the prediction information in the storage unit 22. The user terminal 30 receives an input by the user to apply for purchase of the prediction information through the input unit 34, and transmits the purchase application through the terminal communication unit 32. The second information processing device 20 receives an application for purchase of the prediction information from the user terminal 30 while live-distributing the distribution image. In response to the application for purchase of the prediction information from the user terminal 30, the prediction sales unit 24 of the second information processing device 20 transmits the prediction information received from the first information processing device 10 and stored in the storage unit 22 to the user terminal 30, thereby selling the prediction information. When the second communication unit 23 receives an application for purchase of the prediction information from the user terminal 30, it transmits the prediction information to the user terminal 30. The prediction sales unit 24 may execute settlement of the purchase price of the prediction information with the user terminal 30.

[0053] As described above, the registration of the prediction information may be performed before the start of the live distribution, or after the start of the live distribution, i.e., during the live distribution. However, the registration of the prediction information is completed before the purchase application of the prediction information is received from the user.

[0054] The dopestor finishes his / her speech of prediction before the sale of betting tickets for the race is closed. The first information processing device 10 stops sending the distributed image at the end of the speech of prediction. The second information processing device 20 ends the live distribution of the distributed image at the end of the speech of prediction. The second information processing device 20 continues selling the predictions until the sale of betting tickets is closed, even after the end of the live distribution.

[0055] After the live distribution ends, the second information processing device 20 starts archive distribution of the distribution image stored in the storage unit 22. The user terminal 30 receives the distribution image from the second information processing device 20 in response to a request from the user to view the archive of the distribution image, and allows the user to view the image. Specifically, the user terminal 30 accepts the request from the user to view the archive of the distribution image at the input unit 34, and transmits the request at the terminal communication unit 32. The distribution control unit 21 of the second information processing device 20 transmits the distribution image stored in the storage unit 22 from the second communication unit 23 to the user terminal 30 in response to the request from the user terminal 30. The user terminal 30 receives the distribution image at the terminal communication unit 32, displays it on the display unit 33, and allows the user to view the distribution image in an archive.

[0056] The user terminal 30 may accept an operation to move the playback position of the distributed image back or forward at the input unit 34 during archive viewing. The playback position of the distributed image may be controlled by the second information processing device 20. That is, the second information processing device 20 may control the playback position by transmitting the distributed image at the specified playback position to the user terminal 30. Also, the playback position of the distributed image may be controlled by the user terminal 30. That is, the user terminal 30 may control the playback position by receiving the distributed images collectively and displaying them on the display unit 33 at the playback position specified in response to the user's operation.

[0057] The prediction information sales system 1 may have a function for users to send comments such as greetings, impressions, or encouragement to the forecaster through chat. The user terminal 30 accepts input of comments from users through the input unit 34, and transmits the comments through the terminal communication unit 32. The second information processing device 20 transmits the comments from users to the first information processing device 10. The first information processing device 10 displays the comments from users on the display unit 15 and conveys them to the forecaster.

[0058] The prediction information sales system 1 may have a function of transmitting a simple comment called "soda" for a user to convey an intention such as agreement to a forecaster. "Soda" may be replaced with other expressions such as "like." The user terminal 30 accepts an input of "soda" from the user at the input unit 34, and transmits "soda" at the terminal communication unit 32. The second information processing device 20 transmits the "soda" from the user to the first information processing device 10. The first information processing device 10 displays the "soda" from the user on the display unit 15 and conveys it to the forecaster.

[0059] The prediction information sales system 1 may have a function for a user to send a gift to a forecaster. The gift may include a valuable item such as points or electronic money. The user terminal 30 accepts a gift application from a user at the input unit 34, and transmits the gift application at the terminal communication unit 32. The second information processing device 20 transmits a gift to the first information processing device 10 in response to the gift application from the user. When the gift sent by the user to the forecaster is a valuable item, the second information processing device 20 may execute settlement of the gift price between the user terminal 30 and the first information processing device 10. The first information processing device 10 displays the gift sent by the user on the display unit 15 and notifies the forecaster of the gift.

[0060] The prediction information sales system 1 may have a function that allows a doctor to react to comments or gifts from users. The first information processing device 10 accepts reactions from the doctor via the input unit 16 and transmits the reactions via the first communication unit 12. The second information processing device 20 transmits the reactions of the doctor to the user terminal 30. The user terminal 30 displays the reactions of the doctor on the display unit 33 and conveys them to the user.

[0061] As described above, during one race, a dopester can sell prediction information while performing live or archive distribution of distribution images using the prediction information sales system 1. On the other hand, a user can purchase prediction information while performing live viewing or archive viewing of distribution images using the prediction information sales system 1.

[0062] <Schedule of multiple races held on one day> As described above, the prediction information sales system 1 distributes distribution images and sells prediction information for each race. Here, multiple races are held at one racetrack per day. The race information management device 40 manages the schedule of races held per day, as shown in Fig. 3. The race schedule includes the exhibition time of each race, the start and end times of ticket sales for each race, and the start time of each race.

[0063] The race information management device 40 executes a night batch during the late night hours (the time period from dawn until the morning of the day) on the day of the race to generate and update race information. The race information management device 40 also executes a morning batch on the morning of the day of the race to generate and update race information based on the latest information for that day. The race information management device 40 executes a progress batch from the exhibition time of the first race, and updates the information for each race on the day of the race according to the situation.

[0064] The second information processing device 20 determines the period from the exhibition time of each race to the closing time of the sale of the betting ticket as the period during which live distribution of the distribution image of the prediction person is possible. In addition, the second information processing device 20 determines the period from when the prediction person ends the live distribution of the distribution image to when the result of the race is obtained as the period during which archive distribution of the distribution image is possible. In other words, the second communication unit 23 of the second information processing device 20 may be configured to transmit the distribution image to the user terminal 30 at the request of the user until the end of the predicted race, but not to transmit the image to the user terminal 30 regardless of the request of the user after the predicted race is ended. The limit on the period during which the distribution image can be viewed may be appropriately set according to the request of the prediction person. By limiting the period during which the distribution image can be viewed, it is possible to prevent the distribution of the prediction speech of the prediction person for the next race from being affected. In FIG. 3, the period during which live distribution is possible and the period during which archive distribution is possible are represented by rectangles hatched with dashed lines. In FIG. 3, the period during which archive distribution is possible starts before the closing time of the sale of the betting ticket. This is because the forecaster ended his broadcast before the deadline for ticket sales.

[0065] The second information processing device 20 may sell the prediction information only for a period set by the person who makes the prediction. For example, the person who makes the prediction may set the start of the sales period of the prediction information to the time when the person who makes the prediction information registered, or may set the start of the sales period of the prediction information to the time when the live distribution of the prediction speech begins. The person who makes the prediction may set the start of the sales period of the prediction information to the time when the live distribution of the prediction speech ends. The start time of the sales period of the prediction information is also referred to as the prediction sales start time. The end of the sales period of the prediction information may be set to a time that is set to be earlier than the closing time for the sale of the voting ticket. The end time of the sales period of the prediction information is also referred to as the prediction sales end time. When a plurality of races are held in order as the races to be predicted, the second communication unit 23 of the second information processing device 20 may transmit information regarding the prediction of the result of a predetermined race to the user terminal 30 as prediction information from the prediction sales start time that is set as the time after the end of the race one race before the predetermined race to the prediction sales end time that is set as the time earlier than the closing time for the sale of the voting ticket for the predetermined race.

[0066] After the final race of the day is completed, the race information management device 40 executes a night batch at night to update the information of races that have already been completed.

[0067] <Example of a flowchart for selling forecast information> The prediction information selling system 1 may execute a prediction information selling method including the steps of the flowcharts exemplified in Figures 4, 5, and 6. The prediction information selling method may be realized as a prediction information selling program executed by a processor constituting the generation unit 11 of the first information processing device 10 or the distribution control unit 21 or the prediction selling unit 24 of the second information processing device 20. The prediction information selling program may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium.

[0068] The flow chart of FIG. 4 illustrates an example of a processing procedure of the second information processing device 20 on one day of a race.

[0069] The second information processing device 20 receives the race schedule for the race day from the race information management device 40 (step S1). The second information processing device 20 determines whether there is a change in the race information (step S2). If there is a change in the race information (step S2: YES), the second information processing device 20 updates the race information (step S3) and proceeds to step S4. If there is no change in the race information (step S2: NO), the second information processing device 20 skips step S3 and proceeds to step S4.

[0070] The second information processing device 20 executes registration or update of the dopestor (step S4). Specifically, the second information processing device 20 checks the information of the dopestor who distributes the video of the prediction speech for each race or sells the prediction information for each race. When the second information processing device 20 receives an entry application from an unregistered dopestor, it may register the information of that dopestor. When the second information processing device 20 receives a change in information from a registered dopestor, it may update the information of that dopestor.

[0071] The second information processing device 20 distributes the distribution images from each registered dopestor to the user, while selling the prediction information registered by each dopestor to the user (step S5). The second information processing device 20 judges whether all races for the day have been completed (step S6). If some of the races for the day have not been completed (step S6: NO), the second information processing device 20 returns to the procedure of step S2. That is, the second information processing device 20 repeats the procedures from steps S2 to S5 for each race for the day. If all races for the day have been completed (step S6: YES), the second information processing device 20 processes the daily data for that day (step S7). After executing the procedure of step S7, the second information processing device 20 ends the execution of the procedure of the flowchart in FIG. 4.

[0072] The flowchart in FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a process executed by the second information processing device 20 for the distribution of distribution images and the sale of prediction information for one race.

[0073] The second information processing device 20 receives race information (step S11). The second information processing device 20 receives a dopestor image from the first information processing device 10 (step S12). The dopestor image is an image of a dopestor giving a speech, captured by the image capture unit 13 of the first information processing device 10. The second information processing device 20 generates a distribution image based on the dopestor image and transmits it to the user terminal 30 (step S13). The second information processing device 20 transmits and receives chat messages from users between the user terminal 30 and the first information processing device 10 (step S14). In addition to chat messages from users, the second information processing device 20 may transmit and receive gifts sent by users and may transmit and receive reactions from dopestors.

[0074] The second information processing device 20 judges whether there is a purchase request for the prediction information from the user (step S15). If there is a purchase request for the prediction information (step S15: YES), the second information processing device 20 transmits the prediction information to the user terminal 30 (step S16) and proceeds to the procedure of step S17. If there is no purchase request for the prediction information (step S15: NO), the second information processing device 20 skips the procedure of step S16 and proceeds to the procedure of step S17.

[0075] The second information processing device 20 judges whether the live distribution by the dopestor has ended (step S17). If the distribution has not ended (step S17: NO), the second information processing device 20 returns to the procedure of step S12 and continues the distribution of the distribution image and the sale of the prediction information.

[0076] When the distribution is finished (step S17: YES), the second information processing device 20 judges whether the end time of the sales of the prediction information has come (step S18). The end time of the sales of the prediction information is set to a time before the deadline for the sale of the betting tickets for the race. When the end time of the sales of the prediction information has not come (step S18: NO), the second information processing device 20 returns to the procedure of step S15 and continues the sale of the prediction information.

[0077] When the end time for sales of prediction information arrives (step S18: YES), the second information processing device 20 waits for the race to finish and receives the race results (step S19). After executing the procedure of step S19, the second information processing device 20 ends the execution of the procedure of the flowchart in FIG.

[0078] The flowchart in FIG. 6 illustrates a processing procedure executed by the first information processing device 10 in one race.

[0079] The first information processing device 10 accepts a login from a dopestor (step S31). The first information processing device 10 accepts an input of a predicted content of a race from the dopestor, generates prediction information, and registers the prediction information (step S32).

[0080] The first information processing device 10 judges whether the doctor has completed preparation for live distribution (step S33). If the doctor has not completed preparation for live distribution (step S33: NO), the first information processing device 10 repeats the judgment procedure of step S33. In other words, the first information processing device 10 does not proceed to the next step until the doctor has completed preparation for live distribution.

[0081] When the doctor has completed preparations for live distribution (step S33: YES), the first information processing device 10 starts live distribution (step S34). In addition, the first information processing device 10 starts selling the prediction information (step S35). After starting the sale of the prediction information, the first information processing device 10 enters a state in which the prediction information is on sale. The first information processing device 10 may permit the second information processing device 20 to sell the prediction information while the prediction information is on sale. The first information processing device 10 may accept a purchase application for the prediction information from the user terminal 30 through the second information processing device 20 while the prediction information is on sale, and transmit the prediction information to the user terminal 30 through the second information processing device 20.

[0082] The first information processing device 10 judges whether the docent has finished the live distribution (step S36). If the docent has not finished the live distribution (step S36: NO), the first information processing device 10 repeats the judgment procedure of step S36. In other words, the first information processing device 10 does not proceed to the next step until the docent has finished the live distribution.

[0083] When the doppelganger has finished live distribution (step S36: YES), the first information processing device 10 waits until the end time of the sale of the prediction information and ends the sale of the prediction information (step S37). After executing the procedure of step S37, the first information processing device 10 ends the execution of the procedure of the flowchart in FIG.

[0084] In the example procedure of the flowchart in FIG. 6, the registration of prediction information in step S32 is performed before the start of the live distribution in step S34, but it may be performed after the start of the live distribution in step S34, i.e., during the live distribution.

[0085] <Summary> As described above, the prediction information sales system 1 according to the present disclosure can distribute a distribution image of a dopestor giving a speech of prediction at a booth in a racetrack to a user terminal 30 of an off-track user. In this way, the off-track user can feel the atmosphere in the racetrack. As a result, the off-track user's interest in the race increases. In addition, the dopestor can promote the sale of prediction information to off-track users by having the off-track user view the distribution image. As a result, the dopestor's profit increases.

[0086] (Example of a screen from forecast information sales system 1) Below, examples of screens displayed on the forecast information sales system 1 will be explained.

[0087] <Example of 100 predictor screens> 7 shows an example of a dodders screen 100 displayed on the display unit 15 of the first information processing device 10 used by a dodders. A dodders registers prediction information on the dodders screen 100 and sells the prediction information. A dodders can check the dodders screen 100 while making a speech about their prediction.

[0088] The doppelganger screen 100 includes a race name 101. The race name 101 is displayed as a combination of "XXX", which means the name of the race track where the race is being held, and the race number. The doppelganger screen 100 includes a live display 102. The live display 102 indicates that live distribution of distribution images of doppelgangers' race opening remarks is currently being carried out. The doppelganger screen 100 includes a deadline display 103. The deadline display 103 displays the remaining time until the deadline for sales of voting tickets for the race that is the subject of predictions.

[0089] The dodders screen 100 includes a dodders name 111. The dodders name 111 is a name that is determined by the dodders themselves and registered in advance. The dodders screen 100 includes a prediction registration button 112. The dodders register prediction information by inputting predictions in the prediction input screen 400 (see FIG. 8A) or the prediction input screen 200 (see FIG. 9A), which is displayed by operating the prediction registration button 112. The method of inputting predictions will be described later. The dodders may register prediction information before live distribution. The dodders may complete the registration of prediction information before starting live distribution. The dodders may register prediction information during live distribution. The dodders screen 100 includes a live distribution end button 113. When the dodders finish their prediction speech, they end the live distribution of the distribution image of the prediction speech by operating the live distribution end button 113. Before starting live distribution, the dodders screen 100 displays the live distribution start button instead of the live distribution end button 113. The forecaster operates a live distribution start button to start live distribution of a distribution image of the forecast speech.

[0090] The forecaster screen 100 includes an image display unit 141, a zoom operation unit 142, and a volume confirmation unit 143. The image display unit 141 displays a distribution image that is photographed by the photographing unit 13 of the first information processing device 10 and distributed live. The zoom operation unit 142 includes a slider for operating the zoom of the photographing unit 13. A forecaster can operate the zoom of the photographing unit 13 by moving the slider of the zoom operation unit 142. A forecaster may operate the zoom of the photographing unit 13 while checking the distribution image displayed on the image display unit 141. A forecaster may adjust the shooting direction of the photographing unit 13 while checking the distribution image displayed on the image display unit 141. The volume confirmation unit 143 displays the volume when the voice of the forecaster is detected by the microphone. A forecaster may adjust the volume of his / her own voice while checking the volume displayed on the volume confirmation unit 143, or may adjust the sensitivity of the microphone.

[0091] The doctor screen 100 includes a viewer count 121. The viewer count 121 represents the number of users watching the live broadcast. The doctor screen 100 includes a soda count 122. The soda count 122 represents the number of "sodas" sent by users. The doctor screen 100 includes a predicted purchase count 123. The predicted purchase count 123 represents the number of pieces of predicted information purchased by users. The doctor screen 100 includes a gift count 124. The gift count 124 represents the number of gifts sent from users to the doctor and the cumulative total of points sent as gifts.

[0092] The doctor screen 100 includes a gift animation 131. The gift animation 131 displays a predetermined animation when a gift is sent from a user. The gift animation 131 makes it easier for the doctor to recognize that a gift has been sent. The doctor screen 100 includes a gift list 132. The gift list 132 displays a list of the names of users who have sent gifts and the number of points for the sent gifts.

[0093] The dodders screen 100 includes a fixed comment input frame 133 and an edit button 134. The dodders input the contents of the fixed comment from the dodders to be displayed on the user terminal 30 in the fixed comment input frame 133. The dodders edit the contents of the fixed comment by operating the edit button 134.

[0094] The doppelganger screen 100 includes a viewer comment display frame 135. The viewer comment display frame 135 displays comments from viewers who are users watching the live broadcast. The viewer comment display frame 135 displays gifts or "soda" sent by users in addition to comments sent by users.

[0095] The doppelganger screen 100 includes a reaction input frame 136. The reaction input frame 136 displays a list of stamps for reacting to comments or gifts sent by users. By selecting a stamp displayed in the reaction input frame 136, the doppelganger can easily send a reaction while making a prediction speech.

[0096] <Example of prediction registration screen> As described above, a doppelganger registers prediction information by inputting prediction details on the prediction input screen 400 or 200 that is displayed by operating the prediction registration button 112 on the doppelganger screen 100. Hereinafter, the input mode of the prediction details will be described with reference to Figures 8A and 8B, and Figures 9A and 9B.

[0097] <<Enter the first pattern>> FIG. 8A shows an example of a prediction input screen 400 for inputting the contents of a prediction for a race in a first pattern in order for a dopestor to register prediction information for the race.

[0098] The prediction input screen 400 includes a race name 401. The race name 401 is displayed as a combination of "XXX", which means the name of the racecourse where the race to be predicted is held, and the race number to be predicted. The prediction input screen 400 includes a winning race button 402 and an underdog race button 403. By selecting the winning race button 402, the dopestor indicates that he / she thinks that the race to be predicted is a winning race. A winning race is a race that the dopestor confidently recommends voting for, although the payout is smaller if the prediction is correct. By selecting the underdog race button 403, the dopestor indicates that he / she thinks that the race to be predicted is an underdog race. An underdog race is a race that the dopestor thinks will be a so-called rough race, with a high possibility of receiving a large payout if the prediction is correct.

[0099] The prediction input screen 400 includes a number selection frame 410. In the first pattern of prediction input, the dopestor associates the numbers of the runners who will run in the race with four types of marks: "◎", "○", "▲", and "Note". "◎" is the so-called favorite. "○" is the so-called contender. "▲" is the so-called dark horse. "Note" is the so-called caution.

[0100] The number selection frame 410 displays the numbers of all the participating runners in a list for each mark so that the number of the participating runner to be associated with each mark can be selected. In the example of FIG. 8A, icon number 1 has been selected as the number to be associated with the "◎" mark, and is set as the selected number 411. Only one number can be selected for one mark. Therefore, icons number 2 to 6 corresponding to the "◎" mark are set as unselected numbers 415.

[0101] Similarly, icon number 2 has been selected as the number associated with the "circle" mark and is set to selected number 412. Icons number 1 and 3 to 6 which correspond to the "circle" mark are set to unselected numbers 415. Furthermore, icon number 3 has been selected as the number associated with the "▲" mark and is set to selected number 413. Icons number 1, 2, and 4 to 6 which correspond to the "▲" mark are set to unselected numbers 415. Furthermore, icon number 4 has been selected as the number associated with the "Note" mark and is set to selected number 414. Icons number 1 to 3, 5, and 6 which correspond to the "Note" mark are set to unselected numbers 415.

[0102] The prediction input screen 400 includes a no-tails button 416 and a back button 417. The no-tails button 416 and the back button 417 are buttons for the dopestor to specify no-tails or back when developing the numbers associated with each mark into the bets. No-tails is specified when the favorite "◎" is predicted to come in first and the rival "○" is predicted to come in second. When no-tails is specified, a combination in which the number associated with "◎" comes in first is developed as the bets. Back is specified when it is predicted that it is not known whether the favorite "◎" or the rival "○" will come in first. When back is specified, a combination in which the number associated with "◎" comes in first and a combination in which the number associated with "○" comes in first are developed as the bets.

[0103] The prediction input screen 400 includes a prediction memo input frame 420. A doppelganger can sell the text data of the memo in addition to the bets as prediction information by inputting text data of the memo such as highlights of the race to be predicted in the prediction memo input frame 420 in addition to the bets of the race to be predicted.

[0104] The prediction input screen 400 includes a cancel button 430 and a confirm button 440. By operating the cancel button 430, the dopestor can cancel the content input on the prediction input screen 400 without registering it. By operating the confirm button 440, the dopestor can confirm the content input on the prediction input screen 400 before registering it.

[0105] When the person who makes a prediction operates the confirmation button 440, the first information processing device 10 displays a prediction confirmation screen 500 as exemplified in Fig. 8B. The prediction confirmation screen 500 is generated based on the input contents in the prediction input screen 400 as exemplified in Fig. 8A.

[0106] The prediction confirmation screen 500 includes a race name 501. The race name 501 is displayed as a combination of "XXX", which means the name of the racecourse where the race to be predicted is held, and the race number to be predicted. The prediction confirmation screen 500 includes a winning race display 502. The winning race display 502 is displayed in response to the winning race button 402 being selected on the prediction input screen 400 of FIG. 8A. If the underdog race button 403 is selected on the prediction input screen 400 of FIG. 8A, the prediction confirmation screen 500 of FIG. 8B includes an underdog race display.

[0107] The prediction confirmation screen 500 includes a bet display frame 510. The bet display frame 510 displays combinations of numbers that the doctrinator recommends for purchase by type of betting ticket. In the example of FIG. 8B, bets for both bifecta and trifecta are displayed. In addition, by specifying the tail button 417 on the prediction input screen 400, the bets include a combination in which the opposing "○" will come in first. The bets are generated by the generation unit 11 of the first information processing device 10 based on the information input to the prediction input screen 400.

[0108] The prediction confirmation screen 500 includes a prediction memo display frame 520. The prediction memo display frame 520 displays text data input by the person making a prediction in the prediction memo input frame 420 on the prediction input screen 400.

[0109] The prediction confirmation screen 500 includes a redo button 530 and a decision button 540. The doper can return to the prediction input screen 400 and change the input of the prediction by operating the redo button 530. The doper can decide to register the content displayed on the prediction confirmation screen 500 as prediction information by operating the decision button 540.

[0110] When a dopester operates the decision button 540, the first information processing device 10 registers prediction information with the contents displayed on the prediction confirmation screen 500 exemplified in FIG. 8B.

[0111] <<Enter the second pattern>> FIG. 9A shows an example of a prediction input screen 200 for inputting the contents of a prediction for a race in a second pattern in order for a dopestor to register prediction information for the race.

[0112] The prediction input screen 200 includes a race name 201. The race name 201 is displayed as a combination of "YYY", which means the name of the racetrack where the race to be predicted is held, and the race number to be predicted. The prediction input screen 200 includes a win race button 202 and an underdog race button 203. By selecting the win race button 202, the dopestor indicates that he / she thinks that the race to be predicted is a win race. By selecting the underdog race button 203, the dopestor indicates that he / she thinks that the race to be predicted is an underdog race. The meanings of the win race and the underdog race are the same as those explained for the prediction input screen 400.

[0113] The prediction input screen 200 includes a number selection box 210. In the second pattern of prediction input, the dopestor associates the numbers of the runners who will run in the race with the respective finishing orders of "1st place," "2nd place," and "3rd place."

[0114] The number selection frame 210 displays the numbers of all the participating athletes in each finish order in a format that allows the user to select the number of the participating athletes that corresponds to each finish order. In the example of FIG. 9A, the number 1 icon has been selected as the number that corresponds to "1st place" and is set as the selected number 211. Only one number can be selected for one finish order. Therefore, the icons 2 to 6 that correspond to "1st place" are set as unselected numbers 215.

[0115] Similarly, icon number 2 has been selected as the number associated with "2nd place" and is set to selected number 212. Icons number 1 and 3 to 6 which correspond to "2nd place" are set to unselected numbers 215. Also, icon number 3 has been selected as the number associated with "3rd place" and is set to selected number 213. Icons number 1, 2, and 4 to 6 which correspond to the markings for "3rd place" are set to unselected numbers 215.

[0116] The prediction input screen 200 includes a prediction note input frame 220. The prediction note input frame 220 is similar to the prediction note input frame 420 of the prediction input screen 400. The prediction input screen 200 includes a cancel button 230 and a confirm button 240. The cancel button 230 is similar to the cancel button 430 of the prediction input screen 400. The confirm button 240 is similar to the confirm button 440 of the prediction input screen 400.

[0117] When the person who makes a prediction operates the confirmation button 240, the first information processing device 10 displays a prediction confirmation screen 300 as exemplified in Fig. 9B. The prediction confirmation screen 300 is generated based on the input contents in the prediction input screen 200 as exemplified in Fig. 9A.

[0118] The prediction confirmation screen 300 includes a race name 301. The race name 301 is displayed as a combination of "YYY", which means the name of the racetrack where the race to be predicted is being held, and the race number to be predicted. The prediction confirmation screen 300 includes an underdog race display 303. The underdog race display 303 is displayed in response to the underdog race button 203 being selected on the prediction input screen 200 of FIG. 9A. If the winner race button 202 is selected on the prediction input screen 200 of FIG. 9A, the prediction confirmation screen 300 of FIG. 9B includes a winner race display.

[0119] The prediction confirmation screen 300 includes a betting display frame 310. The betting display frame 310 displays a combination of numbers that the dopestor recommends to purchase for each type of betting ticket. In the example of FIG. 9B, bettings for both a 2-digit bet and a 3-digit bet are displayed. In the first line, bettings in the case where the first place to the third place are as predicted are displayed. In the second line and onwards, bettings in the case where the first place and the second place are switched, or the second place and the third place are switched, etc. are displayed. The bettings are generated by the generation unit 11 of the first information processing device 10 based on the information input to the prediction input screen 200.

[0120] The prediction confirmation screen 300 includes a prediction memo display frame 320. The prediction memo display frame 320 displays text data input by the person making a prediction in the prediction memo input frame 220 on the prediction input screen 200.

[0121] The prediction confirmation screen 300 includes a redo button 330 and a decision button 340. The redo button 330 is similar to the redo button 530 on the prediction confirmation screen 500. The decision button 340 is similar to the decision button 540 on the prediction confirmation screen 500. When a doppler operates the decision button 340, the first information processing device 10 registers prediction information with the content displayed on the prediction confirmation screen 300 exemplified in FIG. 9B.

[0122] << Summary of predicted registration >> As described above, the first information processing device 10 displays the prediction input screen 400 or 200 on the display unit 15, and has the dopester input prediction contents on the prediction input screen 400 or 200 by the input unit 16. The generation unit 11 of the first information processing device 10 may acquire the numbers selected by the dopester from among the numbers assigned to each of the multiple runners in the race to be predicted as the input of the dopester, and generate information in which the numbers selected by the dopester are combined based on a predetermined rule as the prediction information. In addition, when the race to be predicted is a horse race, the generation unit 11 may acquire the numbers selected by the dopester from among the numbers assigned to each of the multiple runners in the race to be predicted as the input of the dopester, and generate information in which the numbers selected by the dopester are combined based on a predetermined rule as the prediction information.

[0123] The predetermined rule may be a rule that is determined in advance, such as the first pattern or the second pattern. The first pattern or the second pattern may be a rule that is specific to the racecourse where the race to be predicted is held. The first information processing device 10 may allow the person making the prediction to set the predetermined rule. In other words, the predetermined rule may be a rule that is set in advance by the person making the prediction.

[0124] A doppelganger can simply register prediction information, including complex betting options, by simply associating the marks or finishing order with the numbers of the participating athletes. By allowing doppelgangers to simply register prediction information, it becomes possible to register prediction information during the short preparation time between the previous race and the next race.

[0125] The prediction information may include a memo of the person who made the prediction regarding the prediction of the race to be predicted. By including not only the combination of numbers of the bets but also the memo of text data in the prediction information, the content of the prediction information is enriched.

[0126] <Example of distribution screen 600> FIG. 10 shows an example of a delivery screen 600 displayed on the display unit 33 of the user terminal 30 used by the user.

[0127] The distribution screen 600 includes a race name 601. The race name 601 is displayed as a combination of "XXX", which means the name of the racecourse where the race is being held, and the race number. The distribution screen 600 includes a live display 602. The live display 602 indicates that live distribution of a distribution image of the forecaster's race opening remarks is being carried out. If the distribution image is being archived, the distribution screen 600 includes an archive display instead of the live display 602. The archive display indicates that a distribution image of the forecaster's race opening remarks is being archived. The distribution screen 600 may display the remaining time until the deadline for sales of betting tickets for the race that is the subject of the prediction.

[0128] The distribution screen 600 includes an image display section 641. The image display section 641 displays a distribution image. The distribution screen 600 includes a dopestor name 611. The distribution screen 600 includes a winning race display 614. When the target race is designated as an underdog race, the distribution screen 600 includes an underdog race display instead of the winning race display 614.

[0129] The distribution screen 600 includes a follow display 615. The follow display 615 indicates that the user is following a dopestor. When the user is following a dopestor, the first information processing device 10 may notify the user terminal 30 of the user that the dopestor has started to speak or that the dopestor has registered prediction information. When the user is not following a dopestor, the distribution screen 600 may display a follow operation button instead of the follow display 615. The user can follow the dopestor being viewed by operating the follow operation button.

[0130] The distribution screen 600 includes a viewer count 621. The viewer count 621 represents the number of users watching the live distribution. The distribution screen 600 includes a soda count 622. The soda count 622 represents the number of "sodas" sent by users. The distribution screen 600 includes a predicted purchase count 623. The predicted purchase count 623 represents the number of pieces of predicted information purchased by users. The distribution screen 600 includes a gift count 624. The gift count 624 represents the cumulative total of points sent as gifts from users to the predictor.

[0131] The distribution screen 600 includes a fixed comment display frame 633. The fixed comment display frame 633 displays a fixed comment that the doppelganger input in the fixed comment input frame 133 of the doppelganger screen 100. The distribution screen 600 includes a viewer comment display frame 635. The viewer comment display frame 635 displays comments from viewers, who are users watching the live distribution. The viewer comment display frame 635 displays gifts or "soda" sent by users in addition to comments sent by users. The viewer comment display frame 635 also displays icons of reactions from the doppelganger.

[0132] The distribution screen 600 includes a comment input frame 651 and a comment send button 652. The user can send a comment by inputting text data in the comment input frame 651 and operating the comment send button 652. The distribution screen 600 includes a soda button 653. The user can send "soda" to the person making the prediction by operating the soda button 653.

[0133] The delivery screen 600 includes a purchase prediction button 654. By operating the purchase prediction button 654, the user can purchase the prediction information registered and sold by the doctor. The delivery screen 600 includes a gift button 655. By operating the gift button 655, the user can send a gift to the doctor.

[0134] When the user operates the prediction purchase button 654 to purchase the prediction information, the user terminal 30 displays the prediction information on the display unit 33 so that the user can view the purchased prediction information.

[0135] 11 shows an example of a prediction display screen 700 that is displayed on the display unit 33 of the user terminal 30 when a user purchases prediction information. The prediction display screen 700 includes a race name 701. The race name 701 is displayed in combination with "XXX", which means the name of the racecourse where the race that is the subject of the prediction information is being held, and the race number that is the subject of the prediction information.

[0136] The prediction display screen 700 includes a winning race display 702. The winning race display 702 is displayed when a dopestor designates a winning race. When a dopestor designates an underdog race, the prediction display screen 700 displays an underdog race display instead of the winning race display 702.

[0137] The prediction display screen 700 includes a bet display frame 710. The bet display frame 710 displays the combination of numbers that the dodders recommend for purchase by type of betting ticket. In the example of FIG. 10, bets for both bifecta and trifecta are displayed. The prediction display screen 700 includes a prediction memo display frame 720. The prediction memo display frame 720 displays text data entered by the dodders as notes on the highlights of the race, etc.

[0138] The prediction display screen 700 includes a close button 750. By operating the close button 750, the user can return to the distribution screen 600 and continue viewing the distribution image.

[0139] <Summary of screen examples> As described above, various screens are displayed in the prediction information sales system 1. By displaying these screens, it becomes easier for doctrinators and users to use the prediction information sales system 1. In other words, the convenience of doctrinators and users is improved.

[0140] Although the embodiments according to the present disclosure have been described based on the drawings and examples, it should be noted that a person skilled in the art can make various modifications or alterations based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications or alterations are included in the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the functions included in each component or each step can be rearranged so as not to be logically inconsistent, and multiple components or steps can be combined into one or divided. Although the embodiments according to the present disclosure have been described mainly with respect to the device, the embodiments according to the present disclosure can also be realized as a method including steps executed by each component of the device. The embodiments according to the present disclosure can also be realized as a method, a program, or a storage medium on which a program is recorded, executed by a processor included in the device. It should be understood that these are also included in the scope of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0141] 1. Forecast information sales system 10 first information processing device (11: generation unit, 12: first communication unit, 13: shooting unit, 14: storage unit, 15: display unit, 16: input unit) 20 second information processing device (21: distribution control unit, 22: storage unit, 23: second communication unit, 24: forecast sales unit) 30 User terminal (31: terminal control unit, 32: terminal communication unit, 33: display unit, 34: input unit) 40 Race Information Management Device 100 Forecaster screen (101: race name, 102: live display, 103: deadline display, 111: forecaster name, 112: forecast registration button, 113: distribution end button, 121: number of viewers, 122: number of sodas, 123: forecast purchase number, 124: number of gifts, 131: gift animation, 132: gift list, 133: fixed comment input frame, 134: edit button, 135: viewer comment display frame, 136: reaction input frame, 141: image display section, 142: zoom operation section, 143: volume check section) 200 Prediction input screen (201: Race name, 202: Winning race button, 203: Longshot race button, 210: Number selection frame, 211-213: Selected numbers, 215: Unselected numbers, 220: Prediction memo input frame, 230: Cancel button, 240: Confirm button) 300 Prediction confirmation screen (301: Race name, 303: Longshot race display, 310: Betting selection display frame, 320: Prediction memo display frame, 330: Retry button, 340: Confirm button) 400 Prediction input screen (401: Race name, 402: Winning race button, 403: Underdog race button, 410: Number selection frame, 411-414: Selected numbers, 415: Unselected numbers, 416: No tail button, 417: Tail button, 420: Prediction memo input frame, 430: Cancel button, 440: Confirm button) 500 Prediction confirmation screen (501: Race name, 502: Winning race display, 510: Betting selection display frame, 520: Prediction memo display frame, 530: Retry button, 540: Confirm button) 600 Distribution screen (601: Race name, 602: Live display, 611: Prospector name, 614: Winning race display, 615: Follow display, 621: Number of viewers, 622: Number of sodas, 623: Number of prediction purchases, 624: Number of gifts, 633: Fixed comment display frame, 635: Viewer comment display frame, 641: Image display section, 651: Comment input frame, 652: Comment send button, 653: Soda button, 654: Prediction purchase button, 655: Gift button) 700 Prediction display screen (701: Race name, 702: Winning race display, 710: Betting selection display frame, 720: Prediction memo display frame, 750: Close button)

Claims

1. A first information processing device is provided for a dopestor who predicts the result of a race to be predicted, and a second information processing device is provided for selling prediction information, which is information relating to predictions of the result of the race to be predicted, to users; The first information processing device, A generation unit that generates the prediction information based on the input of the dopestor; A photographing unit that photographs the image of the forecaster giving a speech about the forecast target race as a distribution image; a first communication unit that transmits the prediction information and the delivery image to the second information processing device; having the second information processing device has a second communication unit that transmits the delivery image to a user terminal used by the user so that the user can view the delivery image live, and transmits the prediction information to the user terminal when a purchase application for the prediction information is received from the user terminal; Forecast information sales system.

2. 2 . The forecast information sales system according to claim 1 , wherein the second communication unit of the second information processing device transmits the delivery image to the user terminal so that the user can view the delivery image in response to a request from the user.

3. 3. The prediction information sales system according to claim 2, wherein the second communication unit transmits the delivery image to the user terminal in response to a request from the user until the prediction target race is over, and does not transmit the delivery image to the user terminal after the prediction target race is over regardless of a request from the user.

4. 4. The prediction information sales system according to claim 1, wherein, when a plurality of races are held in sequence as the race to be predicted, the second communication unit transmits information regarding a prediction of the outcome of a predetermined race to the user terminal as the prediction information from a prediction sales start time set as the time after the finish of the race immediately preceding the predetermined race to a prediction sales end time set as a time earlier than the cut-off time for sales of betting tickets for the predetermined race.

5. 4. The prediction information sales system according to claim 1, wherein the generation unit of the first information processing device acquires, as an input from the doctor, a number selected by the doctor from among the numbers assigned to each of a plurality of participating athletes or horses in the race to be predicted, and generates, as the prediction information, information that combines the numbers selected by the doctor based on a predetermined rule.

6. 6. The prediction information sales system according to claim 5, wherein the predetermined rule is a rule previously set by the person who makes a prediction.

7. 6. The prediction information sales system according to claim 5, wherein the predetermined rule is a rule specific to a racecourse where the race to be predicted is held.

8. The prediction information sales system according to claim 5 , wherein the prediction information includes a memo of the dopestor regarding the prediction of the target race.

9. A prediction information sales program to be executed by a prediction information sales system including a first information processing device used by a dopester who predicts the result of a race to be predicted, and a second information processing device that sells prediction information, which is information related to predictions of the result of the race to be predicted, to users, The first information processing device is caused to generate the prediction information based on the input of the dopestor, to take a picture of the dopestor giving a speech about the predicted race as a distribution image, and to transmit the prediction information and the distribution image to the second information processing device, causing the second information processing device to transmit the delivery image to a user terminal used by the user so that the user can view the delivery image live, and causing the second information processing device to transmit the prediction information to the user terminal when a purchase application for the prediction information is received from the user terminal; Forecasting information sales program.

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