Event system, application program, and textile

Abstract

To facilitate recognition of the degree of cheering for a person to be cheered.SOLUTION: An event system includes: a sensor (10) that is a capacitive sensor that detects a change in capacitance between conductive yarns woven in a textile; and a terminal device (30) that transmits, to a controller (50), an output signal output from the sensor (10) or a control signal generated on the basis of the output signal. The controller (50) changes the state of a venue facility on the basis of the output signal or the control signal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an event system, an application program, and a textile. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 describes an information processing device that allows game viewers to actively influence the progress of the game by cheering on the players. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-155358 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] For example, when watching a sporting event, spectators cheer for players or a team by shouting out loud, etc. However, in a large crowd of spectators, it can sometimes be difficult to know which player or team the cheer is for.

[0005] One aspect of the present disclosure aims to make it easier to recognize the support level for a support target. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, an event system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a control device that controls venue equipment at an event venue, a capacitance sensor that detects changes in capacitance between conductive threads sewn into fabric, and a terminal device that transmits an output signal output from the capacitance sensor or a control signal generated based on the output signal to the control device, and the control device changes the state of the venue equipment based on the output signal or the control signal.

[0007] In order to solve the above problem, an application program according to one aspect of the present disclosure is an application program for causing a computer of a terminal device to function, and causes the computer to execute a receiving process for receiving an output signal output from a capacitance sensor that detects changes in capacitance between conductive threads sewn into a fabric, and a transmitting process for transmitting the output signal or a control signal generated based on the output signal to a control device that changes the state of venue equipment at an event venue based on the output signal or the control signal.

[0008] In order to solve the above problems, a woven fabric according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a woven fabric having conductive threads sewn into it, and the area where the conductive threads are sewn into functions as a capacitance sensor that detects changes in capacitance between the conductive threads, and the capacitance sensor is connectable to a terminal device that transmits an output signal output from the capacitance sensor or a control signal generated based on the output signal to a control device that changes the state of venue equipment at an event venue based on the output signal or the control signal. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the support level for a support target. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an example of an event system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of each unit included in the event system. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of processing executed by the event system of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on a display. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] [Embodiment] Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of an event system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an example of the event system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] The event system 100 is a system used for events attended by a large number of people. Examples of events attended by a large number of people include events related to sports, music, food and drink, charity events, election speeches, and family events. The event venue may include a stadium, arena, park, commercial facility, school, or the like. Participants in the event are not limited to those visiting the event venue, but may also be those watching on television or those using a distribution service via the Internet or the like.

[0013] In the following description, a sports event held in a stadium 65 will be described as an example of an event in which the event system 100 is used. The event system 100 includes a sensor 10, a terminal device 30, and a control device 50.

[0014] The event system 100 includes one or more sensors 10. The sensors 10 are capacitance sensors that detect changes in capacitance between conductive threads sewn into a fabric. It is preferable that the event system 100 includes multiple sensors 10, as in this embodiment.

[0015] The sensor 10 is, for example, sewn into a part of a uniform 15 worn by an event participant. The event participant presses the sensor 10 with their hand or the like to show that they are rooting for the team or player they are rooting for. That is, when the event participant touches an area of ​​the uniform 15 into which conductive threads are woven, the sensor 10 detects a change in capacitance between the conductive threads. The sensor 10 may detect a change in pressure applied to the area into which the conductive threads are sewn, based on the change in capacitance between the conductive threads.

[0016] The sensor 10 is not limited to being sewn into the clothing worn by the event participant. The sensor 10 may also be sewn into a fabric that can be attached to the clothing worn by the event participant. For example, the sensor 10 may be sewn into a patch or badge that can be attached to clothing. The sensor 10 may also be sewn into an item carried by the event participant, such as a bag, or into an accessory worn by the event participant, such as an armband.

[0017] The sensor 10 can be connected to a terminal device 30 carried by an event participant wearing a uniform 15. The sensor 10 has a connection terminal 11 for wired connection to a transmitter 20. By connecting the transmitter 20 to the sensor 10, the terminal device 30 carried by the event participant and the sensor 10 are connected so that they can communicate with each other.

[0018] The uniform 15 may be provided with a code 12 encoding information for connecting the terminal device 30 and the control device 50. The code 12 may encode, for example, information for launching an application on the terminal device 30 or a URL for connecting to the control device 50. The code 12 may be, for example, a two-dimensional code. The code 12 may be formed by sewing the two-dimensional code into the fabric, or may be printed on the uniform 15 as a two-dimensional code. The code 12 may also be provided on a tag on the uniform 15. By providing the code 12 on the uniform 15, the event system 100 can be easily used. The code 12 may be a one-dimensional code or an address indicating the connection destination of the control device 50.

[0019] The transmitter 20 transmits the output signal output from the sensor 10 to the terminal device 30. The transmitter 20 is a short-range wireless communication module. The transmitter 20 is, for example, a communication module compatible with the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard.

[0020] The terminal device 30 is a terminal carried by an event participant. Examples of the terminal device 30 include a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a personal computer. The terminal device 30 is connected to the control device 50 via a network 40. The terminal device 30 corresponds to each of the multiple sensors 10 provided in the event system 100. The terminal device 30 transmits a control signal generated based on the output signal of the sensor 10 to the control device 50.

[0021] An event participant launches an application on the terminal device 30 that the participant owns. For example, the event participant selects a team and / or player to support in the application on the terminal device 30. Thereafter, during the game, the event participant presses the sensor 10 sewn into the uniform 15 to support the team and / or player to support. The terminal device 30 transmits an output signal output by the sensor 10 to the control device 50 together with information about the team and / or player to support selected in the application. In this way, by launching the application on the terminal device 30, the event participant can easily use the event system 100.

[0022] The control device 50 controls the venue equipment installed in the stadium 65. The control device 50 changes the state of the equipment in the stadium 65 based on a control signal received from the terminal device 30. An example of a device that can be used as the control device 50 is a workstation that constitutes a cloud server. In this embodiment, the control device 50 controls a display 60, a sound device 61, and a lighting device 62 installed in the stadium 65. The control device 50 may be a computer installed in the stadium 65.

[0023] The display 60, the sound device 61, and the lighting device 62 are venue facilities installed in a stadium 65 where a sports match is held. The display 60 displays various images based on image signals transmitted from the control device 50. The sound device 61 outputs sounds based on sound signals transmitted from the control device 50. An example of the sound device 61 is a speaker. The lighting device 62 is a device that illuminates the inside of the stadium 65.

[0024] (Internal structure of the event system) The internal configuration of each unit included in the event system 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of each unit included in the event system 100.

[0025] The terminal device 30 includes a processor 31, a primary memory 32, a secondary memory 33, and a communication IF 34. The processor 31, the primary memory 32, the secondary memory 33, and the communication IF 34 are connected to one another via a bus.

[0026] A program P1 is stored in the secondary memory 33. The program P1 is an application program for causing the computer of the terminal device 30 to function. The terminal device 30 executes each process described below in accordance with the program P1. The processor 31 loads the program P1 stored in the secondary memory 33 onto the primary memory 32 in accordance with a system program including an OS (Operating System). The processor 31 then executes each process included in a control method C1 described below in accordance with instructions included in the program P1 loaded onto the primary memory 32. An example of a device that can be used as the processor 31 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit). An example of a device that can be used as the primary memory 32 is a semiconductor RAM (Random Access Memory). An example of a device that can be used as the secondary memory 33 is an HDD (Hard Disk Drive).

[0027] The communication IF 34 is an interface for communicating with the control device 50 via the network 40. An example of an interface that can be used as the communication IF 34 is an Ethernet (registered trademark) interface. Examples of the network 40 that can be used include a personal area network (PAN), a local area network (LAN), a campus area network (CAN), a metropolitan area network (MAN), a wide area network (WAN), a global area network (GAN), or an internetwork including these networks. The internetwork may be an intranet, an extranet, or the internet.

[0028] The control device 50 includes a processor 51, a primary memory 52, a secondary memory 53, a communication IF 54, and an input / output IF 55. The processor 51, the primary memory 52, the secondary memory 53, the communication IF 54, and the input / output IF 55 are connected to one another via a bus. The processor 51, the primary memory 52, the secondary memory 53, and the communication IF 54 have the same configurations as the processor 31, the primary memory 32, the secondary memory 33, and the communication IF 34 described above, respectively.

[0029] A program P2 is stored in the secondary memory 53. The processor 51 controls the display 60, the sound device 61, and the lighting device 62 in accordance with instructions contained in the program P2.

[0030] The input / output IF 55 is an interface for communicating with venue equipment installed at the event venue. Examples of the input / output IF 55 include interfaces such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment), SCSI (Small Computer System Interface), HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (registered trademark), and serial communication. In this embodiment, the control device 50 is connected to each of the display 60, audio device 61, and lighting device 62 via the input / output IF 55.

[0031] (Processing performed by the event system) Next, the processing executed by the event system 100 of the present disclosure will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of processing executed by the event system 100. Fig. 3 shows a sequence when the control device 50 controls the display 60. Note that when the control device 50 controls the sound device 61 and the lighting device 62, the same processing as when the control device 50 controls the display 60 is performed.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 3, first, in step S1, the sensor 10 outputs an output signal to the terminal device 30 when detecting a change in capacitance between the conductive yarns.

[0033] In step S2, the processor 31 receives an output signal from the sensor 10 via the communication IF 34. Step S2 is an example of a receiving process within the scope of the claims. In step S3, the processor 31 generates a control signal based on the received output signal from the sensor 10 and transmits it to the control device 50 via the communication IF 34. Step S3 is an example of a transmitting process within the scope of the claims. In step S3, the processor 31 may transmit a control signal to the control device 50 that is generated based on the number of times the sensor 10 is pressed and / or the pressure with which the sensor 10 is pressed.

[0034] In step S4, the processor 51 receives a control signal transmitted from each of the plurality of terminal devices 30 via the communication IF 54. In step S5, the processor 51 transmits an image signal generated based on the control signal transmitted from each of the plurality of terminal devices 30 to the display 60 via the input / output IF 55.

[0035] In step S6, the display 60 receives the image signal transmitted from the control device 50. In step S7, the display 60 displays an image based on the received image signal.

[0036] (Image example) An example of an image displayed on the display 60 based on an image signal transmitted from the control device 50 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the display 60.

[0037] A status display screen 70 showing the status of a sports game is displayed on the display 60. The status display screen 70 includes, for example, progress information 71 and cheering information 72, 73. The progress information 71 is information that shows the progress of the sports game. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the progress information 71 displays the scores of Team A and Team B.

[0038] The cheering information 72 and 73 are displays that indicate the level of support given by each of the multiple event participants by pressing the sensor 10. The cheering information 72 is a display that indicates the level of support for Team A, and the cheering information 73 is a display that indicates the level of support for Team B.

[0039] The cheering information 72, 73 is displayed, for example, as an indicator showing the cheering level. The cheering information 72 is displayed on the team A side of the status display screen 70. In this embodiment, the cheering information 72 is displayed on the left side of the status display screen 70. The cheering information 73 is displayed on the team B side of the status display screen 70. In this embodiment, the cheering information 73 is displayed on the right side of the status display screen 70.

[0040] In the cheering information 72, 73, for example, the greater the total number of times each event participant presses the sensor 10, the higher the indicator rises. That is, the display state of the display 60 changes. In the cheering information 72, 73, for example, the greater the pressure with which each event participant presses the sensor 10, the higher the indicator rises. Note that the cheering information 72, 73 may be displayed as an indicator showing the proportion of the cheering level for each of Team A and Team B to the overall cheering level including the cheering for Team A and Team B.

[0041] It should be noted that the cheering information 72, 73 is not limited to being displayed using indicators. For example, the background color of the situation display screen 70 may be a color that represents the team with the highest level of support. Furthermore, the cheering information 72, 73 is not limited to being displayed on the situation display screen 70. For example, a dedicated screen for displaying the cheering information 72, 73 may be displayed on the display 60.

[0042] Furthermore, although the cheering information 72, 73 represents the support level of each team to be supported, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The cheering information 72, 73 may also represent the support level of players belonging to each team to be supported. For example, each piece of cheering information 72, 73 may be a display showing the support level of one player selected from the players belonging to each team. Furthermore, each piece of cheering information 72, 73 may be a display showing the support level of each player of each team participating in the match. In this case, each piece of cheering information 72, 73 includes multiple indicators or the like showing the support level of each player.

[0043] When controlling the sound device 61, the control device 50 may change the sound state of the sound device 61 based on a control signal transmitted from the terminal device 30. Specifically, the control device 50 may change the volume, type of sound, etc. of the sound output from the sound device 61 based on the control signal from the terminal device 30. For example, the control device 50 may increase the volume of the sound output from the sound device 61 when the cheering level is high, and decrease the volume of the sound output from the sound device 61 when the cheering level is low. Furthermore, for example, when the cheering level for team A is higher than the cheering level for team B, the sound device 61 may output a cheer song or music to cheer for team A.

[0044] When controlling the lighting device 62, the control device 50 may change the lighting state of the lighting device 62 based on a control signal transmitted from the terminal device 30. Specifically, the control device 50 may change the brightness and / or color of the lighting of the lighting device 62 based on the control signal from the terminal device 30. For example, the lighting device 62 may be brightened when the cheering level is high, and may be dimmer when the cheering level is low. Furthermore, for example, when the cheering level for Team A is higher than the cheering level for Team B, the lighting color of the lighting device 62 may be set to a color representing Team A.

[0045] According to the event system 100, when an event participant presses the sensor 10 sewn into the uniform 15, the support level of the event participant is reflected in the venue facilities of the stadium 65. This makes it easier to recognize the support level for the team and / or player that the event participant is rooting for.

[0046] Furthermore, the control device 50 controls the display 60, the sound device 61, and the lighting device 62, so that the support levels of the event participants can be recognized visually or audibly.

[0047] Furthermore, by sewing the sensor 10 using conductive thread into the uniform 15, the uniform 15 can be washed. Also, event participants do not need to look at the terminal device 30 in order to operate it. This allows event participants to cheer without taking their eyes off the game.

[0048] Other Embodiments In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the terminal device 30 transmits a control signal to the control device 50 is not limited to this configuration. The terminal device 30 may be configured to transmit an output signal from the sensor 10 to the control device 50. That is, the terminal device 30 does not generate a control signal after receiving the output signal from the sensor 10. In this case, the control device 50 may generate control signals for changing the states of the display 60, the audio device 61, and the lighting device 62 based on the output signal of the sensor 10 received from the terminal device 30.

[0049] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the control device 50 is configured to control the display 60, the sound device 61, and the lighting device 62, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The control device 50 may be configured to control any venue equipment installed at an event venue for producing an event. For example, the control device 50 may control a smoke exhaust device that emits smoke for producing an event, a fireworks device that launches fireworks, or a launching device that shoots balloons, confetti, or paper streamers.

[0050] (summary) The event system according to aspect 1 of the present invention includes a control device that controls venue equipment at an event venue, a capacitance sensor that detects changes in capacitance between conductive threads sewn into fabric, and a terminal device that transmits an output signal output from the capacitance sensor or a control signal generated based on the output signal to the control device, and the control device changes the state of the venue equipment based on the output signal or the control signal.

[0051] According to the event system of the first aspect, when an event participant presses a capacitance sensor sewn into the fabric, the support level of the event participant is reflected in the venue equipment of the event venue, making it easier to recognize the support level for the target of support.

[0052] In the event system according to aspect 2 of the present invention, in the above-mentioned aspect 1, the control device may control at least one of a display, a sound device, and a lighting device installed at the event venue. According to the event system according to aspect 2, the support level of the event participants can be recognized visually or audibly.

[0053] An application program according to a third aspect of the present invention is an application program for causing a computer of a terminal device to function, and causes the computer to execute a receiving process for receiving an output signal output from a capacitance sensor that detects changes in capacitance between conductive threads sewn into a fabric, and a transmitting process for transmitting the output signal or a control signal generated based on the output signal to a control device that changes the state of venue equipment at an event venue based on the output signal or the control signal. The application program according to the third aspect allows event participants to easily use the event system.

[0054] A woven fabric according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is a woven fabric having conductive threads sewn into it, and the area where the conductive threads are sewn into functions as a capacitance sensor that detects changes in capacitance between the conductive threads, and the capacitance sensor is connectable to a terminal device that transmits an output signal output from the capacitance sensor or a control signal generated based on the output signal to a control device that changes the state of venue equipment at an event venue based on the output signal or the control signal. The woven fabric according to the fourth aspect can be washed.

[0055] The textile according to aspect 5 of the present invention may be provided with a code encoding information for connecting the terminal device and the control device in the above-mentioned aspect 4. The textile according to aspect 5 allows easy use of the event system.

[0056] [Additional Notes] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. Embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0057] 10 sensors, 15 uniforms, 20 transmitters, 30 terminal devices 50 control device, 60 display, 61 sound device, 62 lighting device

Claims

1. a control device for controlling venue equipment at the event venue; a capacitance sensor that detects a change in capacitance between conductive threads sewn into the fabric; a terminal device that transmits an output signal output from the capacitance type sensor or a control signal generated based on the output signal to the control device, The control device changing a state of the venue equipment based on the output signal or the control signal; Event system.

2. The control device controls at least one of a display, a sound device, and a lighting device installed at the event venue. The event system of claim 1 .

3. An application program for causing a computer of a terminal device to function, a receiving process for receiving an output signal output from a capacitance sensor that detects a change in capacitance between conductive threads sewn into a textile; a transmission process of transmitting the output signal or a control signal generated based on the output signal to a control device that changes a state of venue equipment at the event venue based on the output signal or the control signal; Application program.

4. A woven fabric with conductive threads sewn into it, The area where the conductive thread is sewn functions as a capacitance sensor that detects changes in capacitance between the conductive threads. The capacitive sensor is connectable to a terminal device that transmits an output signal output from the capacitive sensor or a control signal generated based on the output signal to a control device that changes the state of venue equipment at an event venue based on the output signal or the control signal.

5. A code encoding information for connecting the terminal device and the control device is attached. The woven fabric of claim 4.

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