Cheering performance system

Abstract

We have developed a cheering performance system that adapts to the transformation of cheering goods such as towels and the total amount of these transformed goods, thereby visualizing the intensity of the cheering and providing an experiential value of realism and unity in watching sports. [Solution] The cheering performance system of the present invention comprises at least one cheering item, a sensor placed on the cheering item that generates an electrical signal in response to applied stress, a signal detection unit that detects the electrical signal generated by the sensor, a calculation processing unit that determines the manner of deformation of the cheering item based on the electrical signal detected by the signal detection unit, and a performance means that performs according to the manner of deformation of the cheering item determined by the calculation processing unit and the total amount of the deformed cheering item.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a support performance system that performs an effect according to the form of deformation of support goods such as towels and the total amount of the deformed support goods.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a system that detects various movements of a living body such as a human or an animal wearing the clothing has been proposed by a sensor system incorporated in clothing or the like.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the conventional system, in watching sports such as soccer, baseball, and rugby, it has not been possible to visualize the amount of enthusiasm for support, so there has been a lack of a sense of presence and unity.

[0005] Therefore, in the support performance system of the present invention, by constructing a support performance system that performs an effect according to the form of deformation of support goods such as towels and the total amount of the deformed support goods, it is possible to respond to the visualization of the amount of enthusiasm for support and provide a system that can provide the experiential value of a sense of presence and unity in watching sports.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The cheering performance system of the present invention is characterized by comprising: at least one cheering item; a sensor placed on the cheering item that generates an electrical signal in response to applied stress; a signal detection unit that detects the electrical signal generated by the sensor; a calculation processing unit that determines the manner of deformation of the cheering item based on the electrical signal detected by the signal detection unit; and performance means that perform according to the manner of deformation of the cheering item determined by the calculation processing unit and the total amount of the deformed cheering item.

[0007] Furthermore, the sensor is a linear piezoelectric element that outputs an electrical signal through extensional deformation.

[0008] Furthermore, the sound effects are synchronized with the deformation of the cheering goods and the total amount of deformed cheering goods, as determined by the processing unit.

[0009] Furthermore, the lighting effects are synchronized with the deformation of the cheering goods and the total amount of deformed cheering goods, as determined by the processing unit.

[0010] Furthermore, the visual effects are synchronized with the transformation of the cheering goods and the total amount of transformed cheering goods, as determined by the processing unit.

[0011] Other cheering goods include towels, wristbands, flags, or T-shirts. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, by constructing a cheering performance system that is activated according to the deformation of cheering goods such as towels and the total amount of deformed cheering goods, it is possible to visualize the intensity of cheering and provide an experiential value of realism and unity in watching sports. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] [Figure 1] This figure shows the basic configuration of a cheering performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2]This figure shows a cheering towel with a sensor sewn into it, according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This diagram shows the mechanism of a cheering performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This diagram shows the performance of a cheering performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This figure shows the video display on a monitor of a cheering performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0014] A cheering performance system relating to one embodiment of the present invention will be explained with reference to Figure 1.

[0015] As shown in Figure 1, towel 2 is shown as an example of a cheering item into which the cheering performance system 1 is incorporated. This is a cheering towel used when cheering at soccer, baseball, or rugby matches. In addition to towels, other cheering items such as wristbands, flags, or T-shirts may also be used.

[0016] The cheering performance system 1 comprises a sensor 3, a signal detection unit 4, a calculation processing unit 5, and a performance means 6.

[0017] Sensor 3 generates an electrical signal in response to the applied stress. A linear piezoelectric element that generates a signal due to tensile deformation is particularly preferred, but other types that respond to different stresses can also be used. When towel 2 moves, tensile deformation occurs in sensor 3, generating an electrical signal. There are no particular restrictions on how sensor 3 is positioned; it can be sewn into the towel fabric, embroidered, glued, or overcast. It is also possible to use woven or knitted fabrics that incorporate a linear piezoelectric element, or to make the fabric thinner or fold it. The length of sensor 3 can be set as appropriate.

[0018] The signal detection unit 4 detects the electrical signal of the sensor 3 and is provided at an arbitrary position of the towel 2. It may be directly connected to the sensor 3 or connected via an amplifier or a filter. Also, if a twisted piezoelectric element with electromagnetic shielding is used, a filter becomes unnecessary. Furthermore, if a signal detection unit 4 with a waterproof function is used, the towel 2 can be washed.

[0019] The signal detection unit 4 includes a connector for connecting a conducting wire drawn from the sensor 3, an AD conversion unit that converts the analog electrical signal generated by the sensor 3 into a digital electrical signal, and a transmission unit that transmits the digital electrical signal output from the AD conversion unit to the next arithmetic processing unit 5. The communication between the transmission unit of the signal detection unit 4 and the arithmetic processing unit 5 may be wireless or wired. When realizing the communication between the signal detection unit 4 and the arithmetic processing unit 5 by wireless communication, the transmission unit of the signal detection unit 4 adds the identification information of the corresponding sensor 3 to the digital electrical signal output from the AD conversion unit and wirelessly transmits it to the arithmetic processing unit 5. The wireless transmission method itself does not limit the present invention, and a known method may be used. When realizing the communication between the signal detection unit 4 and the arithmetic processing unit 5 by wired communication, the signal line for each corresponding sensor 3 is connected to each input terminal of the arithmetic processing unit 5.

[0020] As the magnitude of the electrical signal generated by the sensor 3, for example, a current value, a voltage value, etc. are detected. Also, for example, as the magnitude of the electrical signal generated by the sensor 3, instead of the signal intensity itself such as a current value or a voltage value, a differential value or other arithmetic values of these values may be used. For example, if it is a differential value, a rapid change in the electrical signal can be accurately obtained, and if it is an integral value, an analysis based on the magnitude of the deformation can be performed.

[0021] Based on the electrical signal detected by the signal detection unit 4, the arithmetic processing unit 5 discriminates the deformation state of the towel 2. When the towel 2 moves and the towel 2 is deformed, an electrical signal is generated in the sensor 3. By analyzing this electrical signal by the arithmetic processing unit 5 to discriminate the deformation state of the towel 2, the content of the movement of the towel 2 becomes clear.

[0022] The arithmetic processing unit 5 is implemented, for example, in a computing device such as a computer located away from the towel 2. In this case, the sensor 3 and signal detection unit 4 are located on the towel 2, and the arithmetic processing unit 5 is provided in a computing device separate from the towel 2, but it is preferable that the signal detection unit 4 and the arithmetic processing unit 5 are connected by wireless communication.

[0023] Next, the presentation means 6 will be described. The result of the arithmetic processing unit 5's determination of the deformation of the towel 2 can be used for various purposes.

[0024] The performance means 6 may be configured such that the sound is synchronized with the deformation of the towel 2 and the total amount of deformed cheering goods, as determined by the calculation processing unit 5. Specifically, by connecting it to sound equipment that emits sound, such as a speaker, buzzer, or chime, a system can be realized that emits or synchronizes sound in response to the movement of the towel 2.

[0025] The performance means 6 may be configured such that the lighting is synchronized according to the deformation of the towel 2 and the total amount of deformed cheering goods determined by the calculation processing unit 5. Specifically, by connecting to lighting equipment, a system can be realized in which light is emitted or synchronized with the movement of the towel 2.

[0026] The display means 6 may be configured such that the monitor's video is synchronized with the deformation of the towel 2 and the total amount of deformed cheering goods, as determined by the calculation processing unit 5. Specifically, as shown in Figure 5, graphic motions corresponding to the progress of the match may be made public, and sponsor advertisements may be displayed on the standby screen, which appears frequently. Individual identification rankings may also be displayed. [Industrial applicability]

[0027] According to the present invention, a cheering performance system is constructed that performs according to the deformation of cheering goods such as towels and the total amount of deformed cheering goods, making it possible to visualize the intensity of cheering and provide an experiential value of realism and unity. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0028] 1. Cheering Performance System 2 towels 3 sensors 4. Signal detection unit 5. Arithmetic Processing Unit 6 Direction means

Claims

1. At least one piece of cheering merchandise, A sensor is placed in the aforementioned cheering equipment and generates an electrical signal in response to the applied stress, A signal detection unit for detecting the electrical signal generated by the aforementioned sensor, Based on the electrical signal detected by the signal detection unit, a calculation processing unit determines the deformation state of the cheering goods, A performance means that performs according to the manner of deformation of the cheering goods determined by the calculation processing unit and the total amount of the deformed cheering goods, A cheering performance system characterized by having the following features.

2. The cheering performance system according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is a linear piezoelectric element that outputs an electrical signal by extensional deformation.

3. The cheering performance system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the performance means is such that sound is synchronized with the manner in which the cheering goods are deformed and the total amount of deformed cheering goods as determined by the calculation processing unit.

4. The cheering performance system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the performance means is such that the lighting is synchronized according to the manner in which the cheering goods are deformed and the total amount of deformed cheering goods determined by the calculation processing unit.

5. The cheering performance system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the performance means is such that the image on the monitor is synchronized with the manner in which the cheering goods are deformed and the total amount of deformed cheering goods determined by the calculation processing unit.

6. The cheering performance system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the cheering goods are towels, wristbands, flags, or T-shirts.

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