Stamp rally support device and program

Abstract

This invention provides a stamp rally support device and program that can increase participants' motivation to complete the stamp rally. [Solution] The terminal device 1 reads the stamp impression pressed onto the card 200, and if the read stamp impression is not yet complete in the picture (finished stamp impression), a map image 300 or text image 301 is displayed showing the stamp spots where the remaining stamps needed to complete the picture are located. By configuring it in this way, information that supports the completion of the stamp rally is provided to the participant as they progress through the stamp rally, thereby increasing their motivation to complete the stamp rally.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a stamp rally support device and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, stamp rallies in which stamps are collected along a certain theme at commercial facilities, tourist attractions, theme parks, railway stations, etc. are known. Stamp rallies are generally carried out for the purpose of attracting customers to facilities, promoting visits to the area, and promoting repeat visits, and various ideas have been made for that purpose. As one type, for example, there is a stacking stamp rally in which a plurality of stamps are overpressed to finally complete one pattern (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the stacking stamp rally, it is possible to give the participants the pleasure of finally completing one pattern.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Providing the pleasure of finally completing one pattern, like the stacking stamp rally described in Patent Document 1, can be regarded as an element for enhancing the motivation of participants to complete the stamp rally. However, in existing stamp rallies, there is a problem that participants often stop halfway without completing the stamp rally.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a stamp rally support device and a program that can enhance the motivation of participants to complete the stamp rally. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To solve the aforementioned problems, the present invention employs the following means.

[0007] The stamp rally support device of means 1 is A stamp rally support device for assisting a stamp rally in which participants visit multiple stamp spots and collect stamps from each spot on a single sheet of paper to complete a predetermined display content, A reading means for reading the impression of the stamp pressed on the aforementioned mounting sheet, If the state of the seal impression read by the reading means is not yet complete, a generation means generates support information corresponding to that state. The system comprises an output means for outputting the support information generated by the generation means. This is the gist of it.

[0008] According to this system, the system reads the stamp impressions on the stamp sheet held by the stamp rally participants. If the state of the read stamp impressions does not meet the requirements for completing the specified display content, support information corresponding to that state is generated and output. In other words, when the stamp impressions on the sheet are read, if the stamp impressions necessary to complete the stamp rally are missing, support information corresponding to this is generated and output. Therefore, it is possible to provide participants with information to support their completion of the stamp rally as they progress through the process. This can increase participants' motivation to complete the stamp rally.

[0009] The stamp rally support device of means 2 is, in the stamp rally support device of means 1, The aforementioned support information includes information about the remaining stamps needed to complete the display content. This is the gist of it.

[0010] According to this system, the system reads the stamp impressions on the stamp sheet held by the stamp rally participant. If the read impression does not complete the required display content, information about the remaining stamps needed to complete the display content is generated and output as support information. In other words, when the stamp impressions on the sheet are read, if there are insufficient stamp impressions to complete the stamp rally, information about the missing stamp impressions is generated and output as support information. This makes it possible to inform participants which stamps they need to collect as they progress through the stamp rally. This makes it easier for participants to visualize the path to completing the stamp rally.

[0011] The stamp rally support device of means 3 is a stamp rally support device of means 1 or means 2, The aforementioned support information includes an image diagram of the displayed content. This is the gist of it.

[0012] According to this system, the system reads the stamp impressions on the stamp sheet held by the stamp rally participants. If the state of the read stamp impressions does not yet represent the completion of the predetermined display content, an image of that display content is generated and output as support information. In other words, when the stamp impressions on the sheet are read, if there are insufficient stamp impressions to complete the stamp rally, an image of the display content that will be completed by collecting the missing stamps is generated and output as support information. This makes it possible to show participants the final display content in advance as they progress through the stamp rally. This makes it easier for participants to visualize the completed display content when they complete the stamp rally.

[0013] The program of means 4 is a program that causes the computer to function as each of the means provided by the stamp rally support device of means 1. This is the gist of it.

[0014] According to this, it is possible to provide a program for causing a computer to function as each means provided in the above stamp rally support device. [Effect of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to provide a stamp rally support device and a program that can enhance the willingness of participants to complete the stamp rally. [Brief Description of the Drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of the overlapping stamp rally. (a) is a diagram showing a mount on which one stamp has been impressed, and (b) is a diagram showing a mount on which two stamps have been impressed. [Figure 2] It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of the overlapping stamp rally. (a) is a diagram showing a mount on which three stamps have been impressed, and (b) is a diagram showing a mount on which four stamps have been impressed. [Figure 3] It is a configuration diagram of the terminal device. [Figure 4] It is a flowchart of the stamp rally support process. [Figure 5] It is a functional block diagram of the processing unit of the terminal device. [Figure 6] It is a diagram showing a state in which the impression pressed on the mount is projected onto the terminal device. [Figure 7] It is a diagram showing an example of the support information displayed on the terminal device. (a) is a diagram showing an example when a map image is displayed as the support information, and (b) is a diagram showing an example when a text image is displayed as the support information. [Figure 8] It is a diagram showing an example when an image of the completed impression is displayed as the support information. [Figure 9] It is an explanatory diagram for explaining another stamp rally. (a) is a diagram showing an example of a mount used in another stamp rally, and (b) is a diagram showing a mount on which four stamps have been impressed in another stamp rally. [Figure 10]It is a diagram showing an example of a case where a text image is displayed as support information in another stamp rally. [Figure 11] It is a diagram showing an example of a case where a map image is displayed as support information in another stamp rally.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described using examples. Hereinafter, in a case where the stamp rally support device according to the present invention is used in a stacking stamp rally (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a "stamp rally") in which participants in the stamp rally visit a plurality of stamp spots and stack each stamp placed at each stamp spot on a single mount to finally complete one display content.

Example

[0018] [Overview of Stamp Rally] The stamp rally according to this embodiment assumes that one pattern 225 is completed by stacking and pressing four stamps (not shown) arranged at each of four stamp spots provided in the zoo facility onto a single mount 200 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0019] Specifically, when the stamp placed at the first stamp spot (also referred to as the "first stamp") among the four stamp spots is pressed on the imprint area 210 provided on the surface of the mount 200, an imprint 221 is obtained as shown in FIG. 1(a).

[0020] When the stamp placed at the second stamp spot (also referred to as the "second stamp") among the four stamp spots is pressed on the imprint area 210 of the mount 200 on which the imprint 221 (first stamp) shown in FIG. 1(a) is pressed, an imprint 222 is obtained by adding to the imprint 221 as shown in FIG. 1(b). That is, a combined imprint by the combination of the imprint 221 and the imprint 222 is obtained.

[0021] When the stamp placed at the third of the four stamp spots (also called the "third stamp") is pressed onto the stamping area 210 of the cardboard 200 on which the impressions 221 and 222 (first and second stamps) shown in Figure 1(b) have been stamped, the impression 223 is obtained in addition to the impressions 221 and 222, as shown in Figure 2(a). In other words, a combined impression is obtained by combining the impressions 221, 222, and 223.

[0022] When the stamp placed at the fourth of the four stamp spots (also called the "fourth stamp") is pressed onto the stamping area 210 of the cardboard 200 on which the impressions 221-223 (first to third stamps) shown in Figure 2(a) have been stamped, the impression 224 is obtained in addition to the impressions 221-223, as shown in Figure 2(b). In other words, a combined impression is obtained from the combination of impressions 221, 222, 223, and 224. This combination of impressions 221-224, i.e., the overlapping of the first to fourth stamps, completes the panda design 225.

[0023] Here, the combined seal impression (pattern 225) that is a combination of all of the seal impressions 221-224 (stamps 1-4) is also called the "completed seal impression." On the other hand, any one of the seal impressions 221-224, a combined seal impression that is a combination of two of the seal impressions 221-224, and a combined seal impression that is a combination of three of the seal impressions 221-224 are also called "incomplete seal impressions."

[0024] Thus, the stamp rally according to this embodiment is configured to complete the panda design 225 by overlapping and stamping each of the first to fourth stamps onto the stamping area 210 of a single sheet of cardboard 200. In other words, by completing the stamp rally according to this embodiment, the panda design 225 is obtained as a combined stamp impression (completed stamp impression) of the first to fourth stamps. The panda design 225 corresponds to an example of the "predetermined display content" of the present invention.

[0025] The first to fourth stamps can be, for example, self-inking stamps or rubber stamps that use an ink pad.

[0026] [Stamp rally support device] The stamp rally support device according to this embodiment consists of a portable terminal device 1 (see Figures 6 to 8) used by participants in the stamp rally (also called "users"). Terminal device 1 is a portable computer such as a smartphone or tablet. The configuration of terminal device 1 will be described below with reference to Figure 3.

[0027] As shown in Figure 3, the terminal device 1 is composed of a processing unit 10, a storage unit 11, a display unit 12, an operation input unit 13, a communication unit 14, an imaging unit 15, a sound output unit 16, and a power supply unit 17, etc.

[0028] The processing unit 10 executes various processes to control the operation of the terminal device 1, and is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), etc. The processing unit 10 is also called the "control unit."

[0029] The memory unit 11 stores the OS (Operating System) that operates the terminal device 1, various application programs that can be executed on the terminal device 1, and other data necessary for the operation of the terminal device 1. It is composed of non-volatile memory such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and volatile memory such as RAM (Random Access Memory).

[0030] The application programs (application software) stored in the memory unit 11 include an application program for supporting stamp rallies (hereinafter also referred to as the "stamp rally support app"). The stamp rally support app can be downloaded and installed, for example, from the website of the company operating the stamp rally.

[0031] The display unit 12 is a display screen that displays various images, screens, characters, etc., and is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. This display unit 12 is equipped with a touch panel function that can detect touch operations by the user.

[0032] The operation input unit 13 consists of buttons, switches, etc., which the user operates to perform various inputs. Inputs from the operation input unit 13 include inputs from buttons, icons, keyboards, input areas, etc., displayed on the display unit 12 which has a touch panel function. Signals (operation signals) based on inputs from the operation input unit 13 are input to the processing unit 10. When the processing unit 10 receives an operation signal, it executes a process corresponding to the operation that triggered that input.

[0033] The communication unit 14 performs data communication with other devices via communication lines such as the Internet, and for example, performs wireless communication compliant with the IEEE 802.11 standard.

[0034] The imaging unit 15 is a camera composed of an imaging lens and an image sensor, etc. The imaging lens is provided at least on the back side (opposite side of the display screen) of the terminal device 1. The image sensor is, for example, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor. The imaging unit 15 is also referred to as the "camera".

[0035] The sound output unit 16 is a speaker that outputs various sounds such as voices and sound effects. The sound output unit 16 is also called the "speaker".

[0036] The power supply unit 17 is a built-in battery such as a rechargeable battery, and supplies power to each component of the terminal device 1, including the processing unit 10, storage unit 11, display unit 12, operation input unit 13, communication unit 14, imaging unit 15, sound output unit 16, etc.

[0037] In addition to smartphones and tablets, terminal device 1 can also be composed of portable mobile PCs, notebook PCs, etc.

[0038] [Stamp rally support processing] Next, the stamp rally support process (S100) executed on terminal device 1, which has the stamp rally support application installed, will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in Figure 4. In this specification, "S" in S100, etc. ("S" in the flowchart) means step.

[0039] The stamp rally support process (S100) is executed (started) by the processing unit 10 when the user operates the terminal device 1 to launch the stamp rally support application. The stamp rally support application is launched, for example, by touching (e.g., tapping) the stamp rally support application icon (not shown) displayed on the display unit 12 of the terminal device 1 on which the stamp rally support application is installed.

[0040] The processing unit 10 of terminal device 1, on which the stamp rally support application is installed, functions as the respective parts 101 to 107 shown in Figure 5 by launching (executing) the stamp rally support application. Terminal device 1 corresponds to an example of the "stamp rally support device" of the present invention.

[0041] As shown in Figure 4, in the stamp rally support process (S100), first, the camera (imaging unit 15) of the terminal device 1 is activated (S101). When the camera is activated, the content (object to be photographed) captured by the camera is displayed on the display unit 12 (display screen). Accordingly, as shown in Figure 6, the user adjusts the position of the terminal device 1 so that the camera captures the impression of the stamp pressed on the stamping area 210 of the backing sheet 200 and that the impression fits within the display unit 12.

[0042] In Figure 6, the imaging lens of the camera equipped with the terminal device 1 is pointed towards the surface (stamping area 210) of the cardboard base 200 on which the aforementioned first to third stamps have been stamped (see Figure 2(a)), that is, the cardboard base 200 on which a combined stamp impression has been formed by the combination of stamp impressions 221, 222, and 223, and the combined stamp impression is displayed on the display unit 12 (contained within the display unit 12).

[0043] Next, in the S102 process, it is determined whether or not the impression pressed on the stamping area 210 of the base sheet 200 has been recognized (S102). The processing unit 10 recognizes the impression when the camera captures the impression pressed on the stamping area 210 of the base sheet 200 and the impression fits within the display unit 12 (see Figure 6). The S102 process is performed because the processing unit 10 functions as an impression recognition unit 101.

[0044] If the process in S102 determines that the seal impression has not been recognized (S102:NO), the process in S102 is repeated (waits) until the seal impression is recognized.

[0045] On the other hand, if the S102 process determines that the seal impression has been recognized (S102: YES), the recognized seal impression is read (S103). The S103 process is performed because the processing unit 10 functions as a seal impression reading unit 102. This S103 process (seal impression reading unit 102) corresponds to an example of the "reading means" of the present invention.

[0046] Next, in the S104 process, it is determined whether the state of the seal impression read in the S103 process has reached the state in which the pattern 225 (see Figure 2(b)) formed by the combination of seal impressions 221 to 224 (first to fourth stamps) is completed (S104). In other words, it is determined whether the seal impression pressed on the base paper 200 (stamping area 210) is a completed seal impression. The S104 process is performed because the processing unit 10 functions as a state determination unit 103.

[0047] In the process of S104, if it is determined that the state of the seal impression read in the process of S103 is not in a state where the pattern 225 is complete (S104: NO), that is, if the pattern 225 is not yet complete, support information corresponding to that incomplete state is generated (S105). Then, the generated support information is output to the display unit 12 (S107). The output of the support information can be done by display output, sound output, etc., and in this embodiment, the support information is displayed. The process of S105 is due to the processing unit 10 functioning as a support information generation unit 105. This process of S105 (support information generation unit 105) corresponds to an example of the "generation means" of the present invention. The process of S107 is due to the processing unit 10 functioning as an information output unit 107. This process of S107 (information output unit 107) corresponds to an example of the "output means" of the present invention.

[0048] In the S104 process, it is determined that the image 225 is not yet complete, that is, that the image 225 is not yet complete (S104:NO), if the impression read in the S103 process is an incomplete impression. In other words, the impression read in the S103 process is in a state where one of the impressions 221 to 224 is missing compared to the completed impression. In this case, the S105 process generates support information corresponding to the missing state, that is, the current incomplete impression.

[0049] Support information is information that helps users complete the stamp rally. For example, if a user is missing any of the stamp impressions 221-224 (stamps 1-4) that need to be collected in this stamp rally, information that helps resolve this situation and complete the incomplete stamp impression (image 225) can be considered support information. Specifically, support information can include, for example, information that helps complete image 225, information that leads to the completion of image 225, information that encourages the completion of image 225, an image of image 225 (completed image), a message of encouragement to the user, and information about the remaining stamps needed to complete image 225 (also called "stamp information").

[0050] The stamp information can include, for example, information indicating the types of remaining stamps (imprints), or information about the location of the stamp spot where the remaining stamps are located (for example, the name of the stamp spot, a map, address, distance and time from the current location, etc.). The information regarding the location of the stamp spot can be made more detailed by utilizing the GPS function of terminal device 1.

[0051] When generating stamp information as support information, the S103 process identifies the missing stamp impressions (also called "missing stamp impressions") based on the stamp impression (incomplete stamp impression) read in the S103 process, and generates support information (stamp information) based on the identified missing stamp impressions. In this case, the processing unit 10 of the terminal device 1 functions as a missing stamp impression identification unit 104 (also called "identification means") that identifies missing stamp impressions when generating support information (stamp information).

[0052] Identifying missing seal impressions can be done by, for example, storing the shapes of each seal impression that makes up the completed seal impression (for example, each seal impression from 221 to 224) in a predetermined storage area of ​​the storage unit 11, and then identifying the missing seal impression based on the shape that is not included in the seal impression read in the S103 process (incomplete seal impression), i.e., the missing shape. In this case, the seal impression corresponding to the missing shape becomes the missing seal impression (the remaining stamp). By configuring it in this way, it is possible to easily identify missing seal impressions when the shapes of the individual seal impressions that make up the completed seal impression are varied.

[0053] Furthermore, for example, if the individual seal impressions that make up the completed seal impression (for example, each seal impression from 221 to 224) have different colors, the system can be configured to store the colors of each seal impression (the constituent colors of the completed seal impression) in a predetermined storage area of ​​the storage unit 11, and to identify missing seal impressions based on the colors that are not included in the seal impression read in the S103 process (the incomplete seal impression) from among the constituent colors of the completed seal impression, i.e., the missing colors. In this case, the seal impression corresponding to the missing color becomes the missing seal impression (the remaining stamp). By configuring the system in this way, it is possible to handle cases where the individual seal impressions that make up the completed seal impression have different colors, i.e., cases where the completed seal impression has multiple colors, and to easily identify missing seal impressions.

[0054] Furthermore, the system can be configured to store the missing seal impressions in a predetermined storage area of ​​the storage unit 11, linked to all patterns of incomplete seal impressions. The system can then determine which pattern the read seal impression (incomplete seal impression) corresponds to in the S103 process and identify the missing seal impression based on that determination. Specifically, for example, the system can store the missing seal impressions linked to each of the following patterns (all patterns of incomplete seal impressions): one pattern from seal impressions 221 to 224, a combination of two seal impressions from 221 to 224, and a combination of three seal impressions from 221 to 224. Then, by determining which of the stored patterns of incomplete seal impressions the read seal impression (incomplete seal impression) corresponds to in the S103 process, the system can identify the missing seal impression (remaining stamp) linked to that corresponding pattern. This configuration allows for the identification of missing seal impressions based on pre-patterned information, thus simplifying the control involved in identifying missing seal impressions.

[0055] Here, an example of support information generated by the processing in S105 and output (displayed) by the processing in S107 will be explained with reference to Figures 7 and 8.

[0056] As shown in Figure 7(a), if there is only one stamp (one type) remaining to complete the pattern 225, a map image 300 (stamp information) showing the stamp spot where that one stamp (in this case, the fourth stamp) is located is generated as support information and displayed on the display unit 12. The user can look at the map image 300 displayed on the display unit 12 to understand the location of the stamp spot where the remaining stamp is located.

[0057] As shown in Figure 7(b), if there are two remaining stamps (two types) needed to complete the design 225, a text image 301 (stamp information) indicating the name of the stamp spot where those two stamps (in this case, the third and fourth stamps) are located is generated as support information and displayed on the display unit 12. The user can see the text image 301 displayed on the display unit 12 and understand the location of the stamp spot where the remaining stamps are located. In this case, the user may touch (for example, tap) one of the text images 301 to display the map image 300 corresponding to the touched text image 301. This makes it easier for the user to understand the location of the stamp spot where the remaining stamps needed to complete the design 225 (completed stamp impression) are located.

[0058] Furthermore, even when there are three (three types) or four (four types) remaining stamps needed to complete the design 225, the system can be configured to display a text image 301 indicating the name of the stamp spot where the remaining stamps are located, according to the number of remaining stamps, as shown in Figure 7(b). In other words, when there are multiple remaining stamps needed to complete the design 225, the system can be configured to generate and display a text image 301 indicating the name of each stamp spot where the multiple remaining stamps are located as support information. By configuring the system in this way, support information when there are multiple remaining stamps needed to complete the finished stamp impression can be clearly displayed on the display unit 12.

[0059] Furthermore, if there are multiple remaining stamps needed to complete design 225, a text image may be displayed showing the name of the corresponding stamp spot for each remaining stamp, or a text image may be displayed listing the names of multiple stamp spots corresponding to the remaining stamps.

[0060] In addition to map images 300 and text images 301, the system can also be configured to generate and display an image 302 (stamp information) as an image of the completed stamp design 225, as shown in Figure 8. In this case, as shown in Figure 8, the image 302 can be displayed together with the read incomplete stamp design. This allows the user to instantly recognize the types (number) of remaining stamps (stamp designs) and the image of the completed stamp design 225.

[0061] Image 302 can be switched to, or displayed together with, the map image 300 or text image 301 by touching the display unit 12 (display screen) where the map image 300 or text image 301 is displayed. Alternatively, while the map image 300 or text image 301 is displayed, the image 302 can be displayed by moving the terminal device 1 in a direction parallel to the surface of the cardboard 200 (horizontal direction) to shift the position of the stamp impression contained within the display unit 12. Furthermore, when using this application, users can pre-enter display settings such as the type and method of displaying images as support information, allowing them to arbitrarily set (customize) the display format of the support information. By configuring the application to display various images as support information in this way, the functionality of the stamp rally support application can be enhanced.

[0062] Returning to Figure 4, in the process of S104, if it is determined that the state of the stamp impression read in the process of S103 is in a state where the pattern 225 is complete (S104: YES), then bonus information corresponding to that completed state is generated (S106). Then, the generated bonus information is output to the display unit 12 (S107). The process of S106 is due to the processing unit 10 functioning as a bonus information generation unit 106. It should also be said that the process of S106 and the process of S107, which is executed after the process of S106, function as a bonus granting unit (bonus granting means) that grants a bonus to the user.

[0063] The reward information corresponds to the rewards given to users who complete the stamp rally, and is composed of, for example, images, sound effects, voices, message sounds, melodies, or a combination thereof. In this embodiment, the stamp impression obtained by completing the stamp rally (completed stamp impression) is a panda image 225, so a reward image (not shown) related to the panda image 225 is generated as reward information and displayed on the display unit 12.

[0064] The bonus images can be, for example, still images, moving images, AR images, 3D images, character images, message images, etc., related to the completed seal impression (in this embodiment, the panda design 225).

[0065] In this embodiment, the panda design 225 is used as the completed seal impression, but other animals, characters, landscapes, etc., may also be used as the completed seal impression, and the system can be configured to generate and output bonus images related to the designs that make up the completed seal impression as bonus information. Furthermore, the system can be configured to generate and output bonus audio related to the completed seal impression, such as the panda design 225, as bonus information. The bonus audio can be, for example, sound effects, voices, message sounds, melodies, etc., related to the completed seal impression. The bonus audio generated as bonus information is output from the speaker of the terminal device 1.

[0066] Furthermore, regarding the granting of rewards, for example, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, it is also possible to print a two-dimensional code 400 on the corner of the surface of the stamp rally sheet 200 and use this two-dimensional code 400 to grant rewards to users. In other words, by reading the two-dimensional code 400 using the code reading function provided by the terminal device 1 and accessing the website of the business operator running the stamp rally (also called the "business operator's website"), it is possible to grant specific rewards.

[0067] In this configuration, for example, unique information such as a serial number is assigned to each of the multiple stamp sheets 200 prepared in advance for the stamp rally, and this information is converted into a two-dimensional code. This makes it possible for the business operator to manage the progress of each user in the stamp rally, and to change the content of the rewards given depending on the status of completing the stamp rally, thereby enhancing the stamp rally. Specifically, for example, when a user who has completed the stamp rally accesses the business operator's website to receive their reward, a reward image corresponding to their rank in completing the stamp rally is generated and displayed on the display unit 12. In this case, high-ranking participants (for example, within the top 10) can be rewarded with a moving image that has a different movement than usual, or a reward image with a different appearance than usual (displayed on the display unit 12). This can further increase the motivation to participate in and complete the stamp rally.

[0068] [Effects of the Examples] According to the stamp rally support device of this embodiment described above, the stamp impression pressed on the stamp sheet 200 is read, and if the state of the read stamp impression does not result in the completion of the picture 225, that is, if there are insufficient stamp impressions to complete the stamp rally, support information corresponding to that state is generated and output. Therefore, it is possible to provide the user with information to support the completion of the stamp rally as the user progresses through the stamp rally. This can increase the user's motivation to complete the stamp rally.

[0069] Furthermore, according to the stamp rally support device of this embodiment, support information is generated and displayed, specifically, information about the remaining stamps needed to complete the picture 225, such as a map image 300 showing the stamp spots where the remaining stamps are located, and a text image 301 showing the names of the stamp spots where the remaining stamps are located. As a result, it is possible to visually inform the user which stamps (imprints) they need to collect as they progress through the stamp rally. This makes it easier for the user to visualize the path to completing the stamp rally.

[0070] Furthermore, according to the stamp rally support device of this embodiment, an image 302 of the picture 225 obtained by completing the stamp rally is generated and displayed as support information. That is, when the stamp impression pressed on the stamp sheet 200 is read, if there are insufficient stamp impressions necessary to complete the stamp rally (i.e., the read stamp impression is an incomplete stamp impression), an image of the picture 225 that will be completed by collecting the missing stamp impressions (stamps) is generated and displayed as support information. Therefore, it is possible to show the user the final completed picture (completed stamp impression) in advance as the user progresses through the stamp rally. This makes it easier for the user to visualize the completed picture (completed stamp impression) when the stamp rally is completed.

[0071] In the above embodiment, the stamp rally support device according to the present invention was described as being used in a stamp rally with overlapping stamps, but the present invention is also applicable to stamp rallies other than stamp rallies with overlapping stamps. Specifically, for example, as shown in Figure 9(a), the stamp rally support device according to the present invention can be used in a stamp rally that uses a base sheet 500 on which stamping areas 511 to 514 corresponding to stamp spots A to D are provided (also referred to as "other stamp rallies").

[0072] In other stamp rallies using the sheet 500 shown in Figure 9(a), the stamps placed at each of the stamp spots A to D are stamped on the stamping areas 511 to 514 corresponding to each stamp spot on a single sheet 500, and the stamp rally is completed when all four stamp impressions 611 to 614 are collected, as shown in Figure 9(b). In other stamp rallies, the state in which all four stamp impressions 611 to 614 are collected, that is, the stamp impression formed by the collection of the four stamp impressions 611 to 614 (also called a "collective stamp impression"), corresponds to an example of the "predetermined display content" of the present invention.

[0073] In other stamp rallies like this one, the terminal device 1 can read the stamp impressions pressed onto the stamp sheet 500, and if the state of the read stamp impression is such that one of the four stamp impressions 611 to 614 is missing, it can be configured to generate and output support information corresponding to that state.

[0074] Specifically, for example, as shown in Figure 10, suppose that impressions 611 and 614 are stamped on the base sheet 500, but no stamps are stamped in the stamping area 512 corresponding to stamp spot B and the stamping area 513 corresponding to stamp spot C. In this case, impressions 612 and 613 are missing from the four impressions 611 to 614, so the system can be configured to generate support information about the missing impressions 612 and 613, that is, information about the remaining stamps needed to complete the set of impressions, and display it on the display unit 12. Figure 10 shows a case where a text image 710 indicating the name of the stamp spot and the distance to that spot is displayed as such support information.

[0075] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 10, when a text image 710 is displayed, touching (for example, tapping) one of the text images 710 will cause a map image 711 corresponding to the touched text image 710 to be displayed across almost the entire display unit 12 (display screen), as shown in Figure 11. This map image 711 is configured to display map information corresponding to the information (location information) shown in the text image 710.

[0076] Thus, the stamp rally support device according to the present invention can be used in other stamp rallies as well, and the same effects and advantages as in the above embodiment can be achieved.

[0077] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, images such as map image 300, text image 301, and image 302 (i.e., display information) were used as examples of support information, but the support information is not limited to these and can be other images, audio, or combinations thereof. When the support information is audio (i.e., sound information), for example, the system can be configured to generate audio that reads out information about the remaining stamps, such as the types of remaining stamps and the locations of the stamp spots where the remaining stamps are placed, and output this audio as support information from the speaker. This also produces the same effects as in the above embodiment.

[0078] Furthermore, although the above embodiment described a stamp rally in which stamps are imprinted on a cardboard sheet to collect impressions, the present invention is also applicable to a digital stamp rally in which a participant brings a mobile device such as a smartphone, visits multiple stamp spots, and collects electronic impressions by operating the mobile device at each stamp spot. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0079] 1 Terminal device, 10 Processing unit, 11 Storage unit, 12 Display unit, 13 Operation input unit, 14 Communication unit, 15 Imaging unit, 16 Sound output unit, 17 Power supply unit, 101 Seal impression recognition unit, 102 Seal impression reading unit, 103 Status determination unit, 104 Missing seal impression identification unit, 105 Support information generation unit, 106 Bonus information generation unit, 107 Information output unit, 200 Mounting paper, 210 Stamping area, 221~224 Seal impression, 225 Pattern, 300 Map image, 301 Text image, 302 Image, 400 Two-dimensional code, 500 Mounting paper, 511~514 Stamping area, 611~614 Seal impression, 710 Text image, 711 Map image.

Claims

1. A stamp rally support device for assisting a stamp rally in which participants visit multiple stamp spots and collect stamps from each spot on a single sheet of paper to complete a predetermined display content, A reading means for reading the impression of the stamp pressed on the aforementioned mounting sheet, If the state of the seal impression read by the reading means is not yet complete, a generation means generates support information corresponding to that state. The system comprises an output means for outputting the support information generated by the generation means. A stamp rally support device characterized by the following features.

2. The aforementioned support information includes information about the remaining stamps needed to complete the display content. The stamp rally support device according to feature 1.

3. The aforementioned support information includes an image diagram of the displayed content. The stamp rally support device according to feature 1 or 2.

4. A program for causing a computer to function as each of the means provided by the stamp rally support device described in claim 1.

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