Information processing system, information processing program, information processing method, and information processing device

Abstract

To allow for diverse renditions without giving a sense of strangeness to a viewer in a rendition related to an object.SOLUTION: An information processing system comprises event execution means which executes an event of reproducing an image of an object including text information on the object as a moving image. Reproduction of the moving image is started using the image of the object including the text information as an initial screen of the moving image. The text information is magnified and then faded out from the moving image, and from a state in which the faded out text information is not displayed, the text information is gradually zoomed out and displayed again in the moving image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing system, an information processing program, an information processing method, and an information processing device. [Background technology]

[0002] A technology has been disclosed that enhances the interest of players by playing special audio, still images, video, and other data when game media is obtained through a lottery (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6596553 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Incidentally, it is desirable to be able to provide a variety of effects relating to objects that are game media such as cards in electronic games and the like, without giving viewers a sense of incongruity. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] One aspect of the present invention is an information processing system that includes an event execution means for executing an event in which an image of an object including text information about the object is played as a video, and the video starts by playing an image of the object including the text information as the initial screen of the video, and the text information is enlarged and faded out of the video, and from a state in which the faded-out text information is not displayed, the text information is gradually reduced and re-displayed in the video.

[0006] In addition, in an information processing system, it is preferable that the image of the object on the initial screen includes a frame image of the object, and when the text information is faded out, the frame image is also enlarged and faded out from the video.

[0007] In addition, in the information processing system, it is preferable that the frame image is gradually reduced from a state in which the frame image that has been faded out is not displayed, and then re-displayed on the video.

[0008] In addition, it is preferable that the information processing system enlarges the image of the object together with the character information.

[0009] In the information processing system, it is also preferable that the initial screen and the image of the object that redisplays the character information are made to match.

[0010] In the information processing system, it is also preferable that the moving image is displayed in a limited area on a display screen.

[0011] It is also preferable that the information processing system includes a server and a client that communicate with each other, and that either the server or the client has each of the above-mentioned means.

[0012] It is also preferable that the information processing system includes a server and a client that communicate with each other, and that the above-mentioned means are provided in a distributed manner in the server or the client.

[0013] One aspect of the present invention is an information processing program that causes a computer to function as an event execution means that executes an event in which an image of an object including text information about the object is played as a video, the video starting with an image of the object including the text information as the initial screen of the video, enlarging the text information and fading it out of the video, and gradually shrinking the text information from a state in which the faded-out text information is not displayed and re-displaying it in the video.

[0014] One aspect of the present invention is an information processing method that causes a computer to execute an event execution step of executing an event that plays an image of an object including text information about the object as a video, the video starting with an image of the object including the text information as the initial screen of the video, enlarging the text information and fading it out of the video, and gradually reducing the text information from a state in which the faded-out text information is not displayed and re-displaying it in the video.

[0015] One aspect of the present invention is an information processing device that includes an event execution means for executing an event in which an image of an object including text information about the object is played as a video, and the video starts by playing an image of the object including the text information as the initial screen of the video, enlarging the text information and fading it out of the video, and then gradually reducing the text information from a state in which the faded-out text information is not displayed and re-displaying it in the video. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a variety of effects relating to objects without giving a sense of discomfort to viewers. Other objects of the embodiments of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the entire specification. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an object display screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 3A to 3D are diagrams illustrating a display process of an object in a three-dimensional space according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an object display screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an event execution process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating effect processing according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an initial screen of a video according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an event preparation process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating a process of zooming out a frame and a process of increasing the size of a video display area according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen at the start of playback of a moving image in the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] 1 is a diagram illustrating playback of a moving image according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating image display in a three-dimensional space during an event according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] [System Configuration] As shown in Fig. 1, an information processing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a processing unit 10, a storage unit 12, an input unit 14, an output unit 16, and a communication unit 18. As shown in Fig. 2, the information processing device 100 may be connected to an external server or the like (not shown) via an information communication network 102 so as to be able to exchange information. Furthermore, the information processing device 100 may be configured as a single device (for example, a single computer) or may be configured by combining multiple devices (for example, multiple computers).

[0019] The processing unit 10 includes a means for performing arithmetic processing, such as a CPU. The processing unit 10 executes an information processing program stored in the storage unit 12 to realize processes such as image display, video display, and electronic game execution in the information processing device 100 of this embodiment. The storage unit 12 includes storage means such as a semiconductor memory or a memory card. The storage unit 12 is accessible and connected to the processing unit 10 and stores the information processing program and information necessary for the processing. The input unit 14 includes a means for inputting information. The input unit 14 includes, for example, a keyboard, a touch panel, buttons, etc. for receiving input from a user. The output unit 16 includes, for example, a user interface screen (UI) for receiving input information from a user and a means for outputting processing results in the information processing device 100. The output unit 16 includes, for example, a display for presenting images to the user. The communication unit 18 includes an interface for communicating information with an external server, etc., via the information communication network 102. Communication by the communication unit 18 may be wired or wireless.

[0020] Various information processing devices capable of executing an information processing program can be applied as the information processing device 100. For example, the information processing device 100 can be a stationary or portable game console, a stationary or portable personal computer (PC), a tablet computer, a smartphone, a mobile phone terminal, a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) terminal, a portable information terminal (PDA: Personal Digital Assistant), a multi-function television receiver with an information processing function (so-called smart TV), etc.

[0021] Furthermore, the information communication network 102 is not limited to the Internet, but may be anything that can connect the information processing device 100 and other devices to each other so that they can communicate with each other. For example, it may be a dedicated line, a public line (telephone line, mobile communication line, etc.), a wired LAN (Local Area Network), a wireless LAN, etc., or it may be a combination of these with the Internet.

[0022] [Object Display Processing] Hereinafter, information processing provided by the information processing device 100 in this embodiment will be described. First, object display processing for displaying still images of objects used in electronic games, etc. will be described. Through this processing, the information processing device 100 functions as object display means.

[0023] In this embodiment, the objects used in electronic games etc. are, for example, playing cards (hereinafter simply referred to as cards). However, the objects are not limited to cards, and can be medals, figures, characters, items, etc. Furthermore, the objects are not limited to those used in electronic games.

[0024] A predetermined number of cards are given to each player. For example, 10 cards may be given to each player when the electronic game starts. Alternatively, players may be allowed to acquire cards when they fulfill certain conditions in the electronic game, purchase cards by paying a fee, or the like. However, the method of acquiring objects is not limited to these methods.

[0025] 3 shows an object display screen 200. When a player uses the input unit of the information processing device 100 to instruct display of the object display screen 200, an image of an object 204 is displayed on a screen 202 of a display, which is the output unit 16 of the information processing device 100, based on the 3D data of the object.

[0026] The image area in which the object 204 is displayed on the object display screen 200 includes a frame area 206, a main image area 208, and a character display area 210. The frame area 206 is an area that displays the frame of the card that is the object 204. The main image area 208 is an area that displays the character of the card that is the object 204. FIG. 3 shows an example of a card for character A, and the main image area 208 displays character A and other designs. The character display area 210 is an area that displays character information related to the object 204. The character display area 210 displays information such as the character name, electronic game parameters related to the character (parameters used to progress the electronic game, such as hit points HP and magic points MP) and their values, and character characteristics.

[0027] A back button 212 may also be displayed on the object display screen 200. The user can return to a process prior to the display process of the object display screen 200 by selecting (for example, tapping) the button 212 on the object display screen 200.

[0028] 4 is a diagram illustrating the process of displaying the object display screen 200 based on the 3D data of the object. The 3D data of the object may be stored in advance in the storage unit 12 in association with the object owned by each player. The 3D data of the object 204 to be displayed is read from the storage unit 12, and the object 204 is arranged in a three-dimensional space based on the 3D data. A camera 214 is also arranged in the three-dimensional space in which the object 204 is arranged. An image of the object 204 taken by the camera 214 is then displayed on the object display screen 200. By moving the camera 214, the object 204 can be enlarged, reduced, rotated, and moved and displayed on the object display screen 200.

[0029] For example, by moving the camera 214 relative to the object 204 in three-dimensional space, the object 204 can be displayed with its size changed, rotated, or moved, as shown in Fig. 5. This allows the user to enjoy viewing the object (card) they own from various angles.

[0030] [Event execution processing] The event execution process in the information processing device 100 will be described below with reference to the flowchart in Fig. 6. In this embodiment, the event is to play back a video related to the object 204.

[0031] In step S10, a process for receiving an instruction to start an event is performed. Through the process in this step, the information processing device 100 functions as an event start instruction means. The method for instructing to start an event may be, for example, a long press on the display area of ​​the object 204 on the screen 202 of the display (touching the screen for a predetermined period of time). However, the method for instructing to start an event is not particularly limited, and, for example, an event start button may be displayed on the object display screen 200, and the event start may be instructed by tapping the event start button.

[0032] In step S12, an effect process indicating the start of an event is performed. By the process in this step, the information processing device 100 functions as an event start effect processing means. When the information processing device 100 receives an instruction to start an event in step S10, it performs the effect process.

[0033] In this embodiment, the effect processing involves display processing that illuminates the frame region 206 on the object display screen 200. For example, as shown by the arrow (broken line) in FIG. 7, light emitting regions 220 are displayed in a circular pattern around the frame region 206 that surrounds the display region of the object 204, and illuminated in sequence. Alternatively, effect processing may be performed in which light emitting region 222 is displayed and illuminated in the region that was pressed and held in step S10. Light emitting region 220 and light emitting region 222 may be erased after being displayed for a predetermined period of time. However, the effect processing is not particularly limited as long as it allows the user to know that an instruction to start an event has been received.

[0034] In step S14, a process for preparing for the event process is performed. Through the process in this step, the information processing device 100 functions as an event preparation means. First, a process for resetting the object display screen 200 to its initial state before the start of the event process is performed. In the initial state of the object display screen 200, it is preferable that a first image, which is an image of the object 204 displayed in the main image area 208 in the object display process, and a second image, which is a video of the start portion of a video described later, match.

[0035] For example, in the object display process, the object display screen 200 shown in Fig. 3 is displayed as an initial state. At this time, if the initial image 300 of the video played in the event is an image as shown in Fig. 8, it is preferable to match the second image 302, which is a partial image obtained by cutting out a part of it, with the first image, which is the image displayed in the main image area 208 in the initial state shown in Fig. 3.

[0036] It is preferable that the first image, which is the image of object 204 displayed in main image area 208, and the second image, which is the video of the start of the video described below, match, but they do not need to match perfectly and may be similar images. Here, similar images are images that are so similar that a person looking at the images cannot or has difficulty recognizing that the first image has been switched to the second image.

[0037] Furthermore, the back button 212 and other buttons displayed on the display screen 202 may be erased.

[0038] After the object display screen 200 is returned to its initial state before the start of the event processing, a process is performed to erase the image displayed in the main image area 208 of the object display screen 200. For example, after the object display screen 200 shown in Fig. 3 is displayed in its initial state, the image displayed in the main image area 208 of the object display screen 200 is erased as shown in Fig. 9. This process is performed to prevent overlapping of images displayed in the main image area 208 during playback of video in the event that starts from step S16 below.

[0039] In step S16, an initial setting process for the event is performed. The process in this step causes the information processing device 100 to function as a part of the event execution means. In this step, the event process is started. In this embodiment, the playback process of a video related to the object is started.

[0040] In this process, a second image 302 included in the initial screen of the video is displayed in the main image area 208 of the object display screen 200. For example, after erasing the image in the main image area 208 as shown in FIG. 9, the second image 302 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed in the main image area 208. This results in a display similar to the object display screen 200 shown in FIG. 3. It is preferable to keep the time from erasing the main image area 208 in step S14 to displaying the second image 302 in step S16 as short as possible. This makes it possible to switch from a still image to a video without causing discomfort to people viewing the display screen 202.

[0041] In step S18, a frame zoom-out process and a video display area size-up process are performed. The processes in this step cause the information processing device 100 to function as part of an event execution means. Here, a zoom-out process is performed to gradually expand the frame area 206 of the object display screen 200 outward from the display screen 202, and a size-up process is performed to expand the area in which the video is displayed in accordance with the expansion of the frame area 206. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 , the frame area 206 is expanded on the display screen 202 to expand the main image area 208, and the display area 304 of the initial video image 300 displayed within the main image area 208 is also expanded accordingly. This creates a visual effect in which the display area 304 of the initial video image 300 is expanding together with the frame area 206 on the display screen 202. It is preferable to simultaneously expand the character display area 210 while the frame area 206 is expanding.

[0042] 11 , the frame area 206 and the character display area 210 are completely zoomed out from the display screen 202, and the display area 304 of the initial image 300 of the video is expanded to fill the entire display screen 202. As a result, the frame area 206 and the character display area 210 fade out from the display screen 202.

[0043] In this embodiment, the video display area 304 is expanded to cover the entire display screen 202, but the display range may be limited to a portion of the display screen 202, and zoom-out processing of the frame area 206 and character display area 210 and size-up processing of the video display area 304 may be applied to the display range.

[0044] By combining the processing in steps S16 and S18 above, a smooth transition can be achieved from the display of a still image of object 204 based on 3D data to the display of the initial screen of video playback for the event without causing any discomfort to the viewer.

[0045] In step S20, a video playback process is performed. Through the process in this step, the information processing device 100 functions as a video playback means as part of an event execution means. After the initial image 300 of the video is displayed through the processes up to step S18, the video related to the object 204 is played by successively changing the images displayed on the display screen 202, as shown in FIG.

[0046] It is preferable that the moving image related to the object 204 is, for example, a moving image in which the viewer enters the card of the object 204 and moves through three-dimensional space. In this way, by playing the moving image related to the object 204, the viewer who owns the object 204 can enjoy being immersed in the worldview related to the object 204.

[0047] In step S22, the moving image display area is reduced in size and the frame is zoomed in. Through the processing in this step, the information processing device 100 functions as an event end preparation means as part of the event execution means. In preparation for ending the playback of the moving image in step S20, the moving image display area is reduced in size and the frame is zoomed in.

[0048] Conversely to the process of step S18, a size-down process is performed in which display area 304, which displays the moving image, is reduced toward the inside of display screen 202, and a zoom-in process is performed in which frame area 206 is displayed and gradually reduced in accordance with the reduction of display area 304. Specifically, inversely to the process shown in FIG. 10, frame area 206 is displayed as if zooming in from outside display screen 202, and frame area 206 is gradually reduced to narrow main image area 208, and display area 304 of the moving image displayed within main image area 208 is also reduced accordingly. This produces a visual effect in which display area 304 of initial image 300 of the moving image is reduced together with frame area 206 on display screen 202. It is preferable to also reduce character display area 210 simultaneously with the reduction of frame area 206. Finally, a size-down process of the moving image display area and a zoom-in process of the frame are performed so that main image area 208 has the same size as object display screen 200 displayed in step S16.

[0049] At this time, it is preferable that the image (third image) of the final part of the video displayed last in main image area 208 be an image that matches second image 302 on the initial screen of the video shown in Fig. 8, that is, an image that matches or is similar to the first image displayed in the object display process. As a result, the screen displayed on display screen 202 at the end of video playback will be in a state where second image 302 at the start of video playback is displayed in main image area 208 surrounded by frame area 206, as shown in Fig. 3. Note that a back button 212 or the like may be displayed on display screen 202.

[0050] This allows the image to be switched from a moving image to a still image without giving the viewer a sense of incongruity when switching to a still image of the object 204, which will be described later.

[0051] In step S24, post-event processing is performed. Through the processing in this step, information processing device 100 functions as event post-processing means. In information processing device 100, as shown in Fig. 9, image deletion processing is performed when the moving image displayed in main image area 208 ends.

[0052] In step S26, processing is performed to display a still image of object 204. Through the processing in this step, information processing device 100 functions as object display means. The processing in this step is similar to the object display processing described above, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted. It is preferable to make the time from erasing main image area 208 in step S24 to displaying the first image in main image area 208 in step S26 as short as possible. This makes it possible to switch from a moving image to a still image without causing discomfort to a person viewing display screen 202.

[0053] In addition, in this embodiment, the event is the playback of a video related to object 204, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Fig. 13, a display object such as a character may be arranged in a three-dimensional space, and camera 214 may be freely moved within the three-dimensional space, and an image captured by camera 214 may be displayed on screen 202 of the display.

[0054] As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a variety of presentations relating to objects without giving viewers a sense of incongruity.

[0055] [Configuration of the invention] [Configuration 1] an event execution means for executing an event of reproducing an image of the object including character information about the object as a video; the video starts to be played with an image of the object including the text information as an initial screen of the video; Enlarging the text information and fading it out from the video; An information processing system characterized in that, from a state in which the character information has been faded out and is not displayed, the character information is gradually reduced and re-displayed on the video. [Configuration 2] The information processing system according to configuration 1, the image of the object on the initial screen includes a frame image of the object, An information processing system characterized in that, when the character information is faded out, the frame image is also enlarged and faded out from the video. [Configuration 3] The information processing system according to configuration 2, An information processing system characterized in that, from a state in which the frame image that has been faded out is not displayed, the frame image is gradually reduced and redisplayed on the video. [Configuration 4] The information processing system according to any one of configurations 1 to 3, An information processing system characterized in that an image of the object is enlarged together with the character information. [Configuration 5] The information processing system according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, An information processing system characterized in that the initial screen and an image of the object that redisplays the character information are made to match each other. [Configuration 6] The information processing system according to any one of configurations 1 to 5, An information processing system characterized in that the moving image is displayed in a limited area of ​​a display screen. [Configuration 7] The information processing system according to any one of configurations 1 to 6, a server and a client in communication with each other, An information processing system characterized in that each of the above means is provided in either the server or the client. [Configuration 8] The information processing system according to any one of configurations 1 to 6, a server and a client in communication with each other, An information processing system characterized in that the above-mentioned means are provided in a distributed manner in the server or the client. [Configuration 9] Computer, functioning as an event execution means for executing an event of reproducing an image of the object including character information about the object as a video; the video starts to be played with an image of the object including the text information as an initial screen of the video; Enlarging the text information and fading it out from the video; An information processing program, characterized in that the character information is gradually reduced from a state in which the character information has been faded out and is not displayed, and is then redisplayed on the video. [Configuration 10] On the computer, an event execution step of executing an event for playing an image of the object including text information about the object as a video; the video starts to be played with an image of the object including the text information as an initial screen of the video; Enlarging the text information and fading it out from the video; An information processing method, characterized in that the character information is gradually reduced from a state in which the character information has been faded out and is not displayed, and is then redisplayed on the moving image. [Configuration 11] an event execution means for executing an event of reproducing an image of the object including character information about the object as a video; the video starts to be played with an image of the object including the text information as an initial screen of the video; Enlarging the text information and fading it out from the video; An information processing device characterized in that, from a state in which the character information has been faded out and is not displayed, the character information is gradually reduced and re-displayed on the video. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 10 Processing unit, 12 Memory unit, 14 Input unit, 16 Output unit, 18 Communication unit, 100 Information processing device, 102 Information communication network, 200 Object display screen, 202 Screen, 204 Object, 206 Frame area, 208 Main image area, 210 Character display area, 212 Back button, 214 Camera, 220 Light-emitting area, 222 Light-emitting area, 300 Initial image, 304 Display area.

Claims

1. an event execution means for executing an event of reproducing an image of the object including character information about the object as a video; the video starts to be played with an image of the object including the text information as an initial screen of the video; Enlarging the text information and fading it out from the video; An information processing system characterized in that, from a state in which the character information has been faded out and is not displayed, the character information is gradually reduced and re-displayed on the video.

2. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, the image of the object on the initial screen includes a frame image of the object, An information processing system characterized in that, when the character information is faded out, the frame image is also enlarged and faded out from the video.

3. 3. The information processing system according to claim 2, An information processing system characterized in that, from a state in which the frame image that has been faded out is not displayed, the frame image is gradually reduced and redisplayed on the video.

4. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, An information processing system characterized in that an image of the object is enlarged together with the character information.

5. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, An information processing system characterized in that the initial screen and an image of the object that redisplays the character information are made to match each other.

6. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, An information processing system characterized in that the moving image is displayed in a limited area of ​​a display screen.

7. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, a server and a client in communication with each other, An information processing system characterized in that each of the above means is provided in either the server or the client.

8. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, a server and a client in communication with each other, An information processing system characterized in that the above-mentioned means are provided in a distributed manner in the server or the client.

9. Computer, functioning as an event execution means for executing an event of reproducing an image of the object including character information about the object as a video; the video starts to be played with an image of the object including the text information as an initial screen of the video; Enlarging the text information and fading it out from the video; An information processing program, characterized in that the character information is gradually reduced from a state in which the character information has been faded out and is not displayed, and is then redisplayed on the video.

10. On the computer, an event execution step of executing an event for playing an image of the object including text information about the object as a video; the video starts to be played with an image of the object including the text information as an initial screen of the video; Enlarging the text information and fading it out from the video; An information processing method, characterized in that the character information is gradually reduced from a state in which the character information has been faded out and is not displayed, and is then redisplayed on the moving image.

11. an event execution means for executing an event of reproducing an image of the object including character information about the object as a video; the video starts to be played with an image of the object including the text information as an initial screen of the video; Enlarging the text information and fading it out from the video; An information processing device characterized in that, from a state in which the character information has been faded out and is not displayed, the character information is gradually reduced and re-displayed on the video.

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