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 produces performances according to the mode of deformation of support goods such as towels and the total amount of the deformed support goods.

Background Art

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

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

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 heat of 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 produces performances according to the mode of deformation of support goods such as towels and the total amount of the deformed support goods, it is possible to cope with the visualization of the heat of 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, as determined by the processing unit, and the total amount of transformed cheering goods, so that the images on the monitor are synchronized.

[0011] Additionally, cheering goods include towels, wristbands, 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, wristbands or T-shirts may also be used as cheering items.

[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 the placement of sensor 3; 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. See Figure 2.

[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. Further, if a stranded piezoelectric element with electromagnetic shielding is used, the filter becomes unnecessary. Furthermore, if the 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 the 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] The signal detection unit 4 detects, as the magnitude of the electrical signal generated by the sensor 3, for example, a current value or a voltage value. 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 calculated 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] The arithmetic processing unit 5 discriminates the deformation state of the towel 2 based on the electrical signal detected by the signal detection unit 4. 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 explained. The result of the arithmetic processing unit 5's determination of the deformation of the towel 2 can be used for various purposes. See Figures 3 to 5. The amount of cheering is measured via a server by shaking the towel 2 into which the thread sensor (piezoelectric braided sensor shown in the figure) 3 is sewn. When the amount of shaking of the towel 2 increases and the cheering heats up, the graphics on the large screen change (the effect is displayed according to the deformation of the towel 2 and the total amount of the deformed towel 2), making it possible to visualize the intensity of the cheering and provide an experiential value of realism and unity.

[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 performance means 6 may be configured such that the monitor's image changes in accordance 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 are constructed according to the progress of the game (during defense and during offense). For example, during defense, when "Stay calm!" is displayed on the monitor or large screen, the display changes to "Concentrate!" or "Go all out!" as the number of people waving towel 2 increases or the way they wave the towel 2 becomes more vigorous. In other words, the actions of the spectators act as a trigger for the performance (see Figure 4). Similarly, during offense, the image changes according to the deformation of the towel 2 and the total amount of deformed cheering goods, such as "You can still do it!", "Keep attacking!", and "Push beyond your limits!". In addition, 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, The system includes a means for producing sound that is synchronized with the manner in which the cheering goods are deformed, as determined by the calculation processing unit, and the total amount of deformed cheering goods. The cheering performance system is characterized in that the aforementioned cheering goods are towels, wristbands, or T-shirts.

2. 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, The system includes a means for displaying images on a monitor in conjunction 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. The cheering performance system is characterized in that the aforementioned cheering goods are towels, wristbands, or T-shirts.

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