Electronic equipment

Abstract

To provide a novel technique for displaying given content as entertainment corresponding to an activity amount of a user.SOLUTION: An electronic device 1500 portable by a user includes a detection part 1553 capable of detecting an amount of activity when the user performs a prescribed activity. When an operation part 1510 is operated by a prescribed operation method after the amount of activity detected by the detection part 1553 satisfies a prescribed condition, the electronic device 1500 can execute control-information change control including control for changing control information for displaying content.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic device that can be carried by a user.

Background Art

[0002] Activities such as walking, jogging, running, tai chi, and rope skipping (hereinafter collectively referred to as "activities") are beneficial for maintaining health and are popular among people of all ages and both genders. A typical example of a device for detecting the amount of activity is a pedometer. Some pedometers can detect not only the number of steps but also the calories burned and the distance traveled.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for an electronic device that uses step information for game progress. When the user sets the starting point and the ending point on a map, the device sets a walking route connecting the starting point and the ending point. Then, based on the detection result by the walking sensor, the number of steps is calculated, the position where the walking route is traversed is calculated, and the traversed position can be displayed in a game format on the map. As the traversal progresses, the game progresses, entertaining the user.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] According to Patent Document 1, entertainment according to the number of steps of the user can be provided. However, there are various problems such as the need for the user to spontaneously set the starting point and the ending point on the map, the need for a re-setting operation every time the traversal ends, and what to do when the walking route is too long. In addition, new entertainment other than the traversal described in Patent Document 1 has been demanded.

[0006] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a new technique for displaying given content as entertainment according to the user's activity level.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0007] Aspects of the present invention relate to an electronic device that can be carried by a user, comprising a detection unit capable of detecting the amount of activity when the user performs a predetermined activity, an operation unit, a display unit for displaying content based on given control information, and a control unit. The control unit performs control information change control including control to change the control information when the operation unit is operated in a predetermined operation method after the amount of activity detected by the detection unit satisfies a predetermined condition. Also, aspects of the present invention relate to an electronic device that can be carried by a user, comprising a detection unit capable of detecting the amount of activity when the user performs a predetermined activity, an operation unit, a display unit for displaying content based on given control information including progress information of the content, and a control unit. As display modes of the display unit, it includes a first mode for displaying the detection status by the detection unit and a second mode for displaying a screen different from the first mode. The control unit, after the amount of activity detected by the detection unit satisfies a predetermined condition, in the first mode, when the operation unit is operated in a predetermined operation method, performs specific operation reception control for receiving the operation in the operation method and update execution control for updating the progress information, and in the second mode, performs setting execution control for executing settings related to the second mode, specific operation reception control for receiving the operation in the operation method when the operation unit is operated in a predetermined operation method, and update execution control based on the setting content in the setting execution control.Also, an aspect of the present invention is an electronic device that can be carried by a user, including a detection unit capable of detecting the amount of activity when the user performs a predetermined activity, an operation unit, a display unit that displays content based on given control information including progress information of the content, and a control unit. The display screens of the display unit are different and are a first mode and a second mode that are switched according to the mode switching operation of the user. The first mode includes the display of a detection status display screen that displays the detection status by the detection unit, and the second mode includes the display of a setting reception display screen that receives settings related to the content. The control unit, after the amount of activity detected by the detection unit satisfies a predetermined condition, in the first mode, when the operation unit is operated in a predetermined operation method, performs specific operation reception control for receiving an operation in the operation method on the detection status display screen and update execution control for updating the progress information. In the second mode, the control unit performs setting execution control for executing the setting on the setting reception display screen, specific operation reception control for receiving an operation in the operation method when the operation unit is operated in the predetermined operation method after the display of the setting reception display screen, and update execution control based on the setting content in the setting execution control. Also, an aspect of the present invention is an electronic device that can be carried by a user, including a detection unit capable of detecting the amount of activity when the user performs a predetermined activity, an operation unit, a display unit that displays content based on given control information including progress information of the content, and a control unit. The display screens of the display unit are different and are a first mode and a second mode that are switched according to the mode switching operation of the user. The first mode includes the display of a detection status display screen that displays the detection status by the detection unit, and the second mode includes the display of a setting reception display screen that receives settings related to the content. The control unit, after the amount of activity detected by the detection unit satisfies a predetermined condition, in the first mode, when the operation unit is operated in a predetermined operation method, performs specific operation reception control for receiving an operation in the predetermined operation method on the detection status display screen, and update execution control for updating the progress information of the content based on the operation received by the specific operation reception control. In the second mode, the control unit performs setting execution control for executing the setting on the setting reception display screen, specific operation reception control for receiving an operation in the predetermined operation method when the operation unit is operated in the predetermined operation method after executing the setting on the setting reception display screen by the setting execution control, and update execution control based on the setting content in the setting execution control.

[0008] Further, the detection unit may be capable of detecting the amount of activity associated with the movement of the user.

[0009] Further, the control unit may determine whether the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the accumulated value of the amount of activity.

[0010] Further, the display unit may display the accumulated value.

[0011] Further, the control unit may count the number of operable times each time the predetermined condition is satisfied, subtract the number of operable times each time an operation in the operation method is performed, and perform the control information change control.

[0012] Further, the display unit may display the number of operable times.

[0013] In addition, as a display mode of the display unit, it includes a detection status display mode for displaying the detection status by the detection unit. The control unit determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the accumulated value of the activity amount. The display unit may perform a display indicating the accumulated value in the detection status display mode.

[0014] In addition, as a display mode of the display unit, it includes a lottery mode. The control unit executes specific operation reception control for receiving an operation in the operation method and update execution control for updating the control information in the detection status display mode. In the lottery mode, the control unit may execute setting execution control for executing settings related to the lottery mode, the specific operation reception control, and the update execution control based on the setting contents in the setting execution control.

[0015] In addition, the control information may include ownership information of characters that can appear in the content, and the update execution control may include control for updating the ownership information.

[0016] In addition, as a display mode of the display unit, it includes a collection mode. The control unit may execute display control of owned characters based on the ownership information in the collection mode.

[0017] In addition, the characters are grouped in association with a group, and the setting execution control may include group selection control for receiving an operation of selecting the group.

[0018] In addition, the control unit may include, in the update execution control, updating the ownership information of the characters associated with the group selected by the group selection control in the lottery mode, and may include, in the update execution control, updating the ownership information of the characters associated with the group selected by the previous group selection control in the detection status display mode.

[0019] Further, the operation unit may have a rotary handle for performing an operation according to the operation method.

[0020] Furthermore, it may further include a container part having a transparent cover part, and the detection part, the display part, and the control part may be provided inside the container part.

[0021] Further, the transparent cover part may be in a dome shape, and the display part may be provided at a substantially central part of the dome shape.

[0022] Further, the container part may be substantially spherical, and the transparent cover part may constitute substantially half of the container part.

[0023] Further, the transparent cover part may be colorless and transparent, and the container part may have a substantially spherical shape imitating a capsule shape, where the remaining half of the substantially half body constituted by the transparent cover part has a predetermined color.

[0024] Further, the operation unit has a rotary handle for performing an operation according to the operation method, The rotary handle may be provided on the side of the container part opposite to the transparent cover part.

[0025] Further, the rotary handle may have a linear grip part that can be rotated by the user's thumb rotation operation.

Advantages of the Invention

[0026] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a new technology for a device that displays given content as entertainment according to the user's activity level.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0028] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. However, it goes without saying that the forms to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the following embodiments. Note that the three orthogonal axes X, Y, and Z shown in the drawings indicate directions, where the positive X-axis direction is forward, the positive Y-axis direction is rightward, and the positive Z-axis direction is upward, respectively.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an electronic device to which the present invention is applied, and is a perspective external view seen from the upper right front obliquely. FIG. 2 is a perspective external view of the electronic device seen from the lower left rear obliquely. FIG. 3 is a side external view of the electronic device seen from the right side.

[0030] The electronic device 1500 is sized to be portable by a user and has a substantially spherical container portion 1501 as a whole. A substantially half of the front portion of the container portion 1501 is constituted by a transparent cover portion 1502 made of a colorless transparent resin, and a rear half portion 1504 made of a resin of a specific color constitutes a substantially half of the rear portion.

[0031] The transparent cover portion 1502 is a structural portion that forms an internal space. The shape of the transparent cover portion 1502 can be, for example, a dome shape, a substantially hemispherical shape, or a similar hollow convex shape. The diameter (outer diameter seen from the +X axis direction) of the transparent cover portion 1502 is substantially the same as the outer diameter of the electronic device 1500 seen from the +X axis direction.

[0032] In the rear half portion 1504, a range close to the transparent cover portion 1502 forms a spherical surface (a surface having substantially the same curvature as the outer surface of the transparent cover portion 1502) that is smoothly connected from the outer surface of the transparent cover portion 1502, and from there, as it goes rearward, it extends rearward while gradually narrowing in diameter.

[0033] A locking portion 1508 is provided at the upper portion of the rear half portion 1504. The locking portion 1508 is a place where an accessory for the user to carry the electronic device 1500 is detachably locked. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the user 7 attaches a locking tool 8 such as a strap, a key holder, or a belt clip to the locking portion 1508, and by fastening the locking tool 8 to the user's trousers, the electronic device 1500 can be hung on the waist to walk or jog.

[0034] Overall, the container part 1501 has a substantially spherical shape that mimics the shape of a "capsule with one half transparent and the other half colored" used in a lottery machine that discharges capsules containing toys. Since the diameter of the transparent cover part 1502 is approximately the same as the outer diameter of the electronic device 1500 when viewed from the positive X-axis direction of the electronic device 1500, when the electronic device 1500 is viewed from the front or slightly obliquely from the front, it exactly reminds the user of the capsule discharged from the lottery machine.

[0035] The electronic device 1500 includes a display unit 1506, an operation unit 1510, a control unit 1550, and a battery 1590.

[0036] The display unit 1506 is an electronic device that can display various images under the control of the control unit 1550, and is realized by, for example, a small flat panel display. The display unit 1506 is provided substantially at the center of the front end surface of the rear half body part 1504. The display unit 1506 is provided with an image display surface facing forward substantially at the center facing forward within a hemispherical space covered by the dome shape of the transparent cover part 1502.

[0037] The operation unit 1510 receives operation inputs from the user and outputs input signals to the control unit 1550. The operation unit 1510 includes a first push switch 1511 and a second push switch 1512 provided on the left and right of the container part, and a rotary handle 1513 provided at the rear end part of the container part 1501.

[0038] The rotary handle 1513 includes a linear grip part 1514 that can be rotated by the user, a rotation shaft 1515, a rotation sensor 1516, and a ratchet 1517 (see FIG. 3). The rotation shaft 1515 is oriented in the front-rear direction (X-axis direction) and is supported inside the rear half body part 1504. The rotation sensor 1516 detects the rotation direction and change in rotation angle of the rotation shaft 1515 and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 1550. The ratchet 1517 creates an operating feeling as if turning the handle of a lottery machine that discharges capsules during a knob rotation operation.

[0039] The control unit 1550 is built into the interior of the container unit 1501, specifically the rear half body part 1504, together with the battery 1590.

[0040] The control unit 1550 is equipped with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1551, various microprocessors such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) and a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), various IC (Integrated Circuit) memories 1552 such as VRAM, RAM, and ROM, a detection unit 1553, an interface IC 1557, and so on.

[0041] The interface IC 1557 controls the input of operation input signals from the first push switch 1511, the second push switch 1512, and the rotation sensor 1516, and the output of display signals to the display unit 1506, etc.

[0042] These elements mounted on the control unit 1550 are electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and are connected so that data can be read and written and signals can be transmitted and received. Part or all of the control unit 1550 may be configured by an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), or a SoC (System-on-a-Chip).

[0043] The control unit 1550 stores programs and various data for realizing the functions of the electronic device 1500 in the IC memory 1552. By executing a predetermined program with the CPU 1551, various functions of the electronic device 1500 are realized.

[0044] The detection unit 1553 can detect the amount of activity when the user performs a predetermined activity. "Can detect the amount of activity" means that it is possible to perform measurements for calculating the amount of activity. The "amount of activity" is an amount corresponding to the type of activity. For example, if the type of activity is walking or running, the number of steps, the moving distance (walking distance, running distance), the moving speed, etc. can be said to be the amount of activity. Also, if the type of activity is rope skipping, the number of jumps, the speed of movement (e.g., times / minute), etc. are applicable. For push-ups, sit-ups, squats, etc., the number of repetitions, the speed of movement, etc. are applicable. Also, regardless of the type of activity, the continuous activity time, the calories consumed, etc. can also be included in the amount of activity.

[0045] Specifically, the detection unit 1553 includes a three-axis acceleration sensor 1554 and a gyroscope 1555. When the change or the pattern of the measured values by the detection unit 1553 satisfies a predetermined activity recognition condition, the control unit 1550 determines that the user is performing a predetermined activity. Then, it calculates the amount of activity from the measured values.

[0046] Hereinafter, it will be described that a predetermined activity is walking, and the number of steps is counted and accumulated as the amount of activity.

[0047] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the display modes. The display modes of the electronic device 1500 include a "detection status display mode", a "lottery mode", and a "collection mode". A predetermined mode switching operation is assigned to each mode, and the mode is switched according to the user's operation.

[0048] The "detection status display mode" is a mode for displaying the detection status by the detection unit. The "lottery mode" is a mode for performing a display related to a lottery as entertainment provided by the electronic device 1500. A character is selected in the lottery. The character won in the lottery is regarded as being owned by the user, and the ownership information is stored in the electronic device 1500.

[0049] The "collection mode" is a mode for browsing and appreciating the characters owned by the user. These modes enable the realization of entertainment-related content provided by the electronic device 1500.

[0050] The control unit 1550 causes the detection status display screen 10 to be displayed in the detection status display mode. The detection status display screen 10 includes a detection status display 12, an activity amount accumulation display 14, and a coin accumulation display 16.

[0051] The detection status display 12 indicates whether an activity has been detected. When there is no detection of an activity by the detection unit 1553, the detection status display 12 is an image of two shoes placed stationary. When an activity is detected, for example, as illustrated in the detection status display screen 10b shown in FIG. 6, an animation such that the shoes are walking is displayed as the detection status display 12b.

[0052] The activity amount accumulation display 14 displays the current accumulated value of the activity amount. In the examples of FIGS. 5 and 6, it is displayed as a bar graph, but other types of graphs may also be used. When the activity amount is set as the calorie consumption or the like, the accumulated amount may simply be displayed numerically.

[0053] The coin accumulation display 16 displays the accumulated amount of coins. In the examples of FIGS. 5 and 6, it is displayed numerically, but a graph may also be used.

[0054] "Coin" is a virtual unit indicating that the user has the right to operate a specific operation for executing the entertainment provided by the electronic device 1500. That is, the coin accumulation display 16 displays the number of operable times of the specific operation.

[0055] The "specific operation" is a predetermined operation method. As shown in FIG. 7, it is an operation of grasping the grip portion 1514 of the rotary handle 1513 and rotating it in a predetermined direction. In the present embodiment, the electronic device 1500 does not include a lock mechanism for switching between the rotatable state / non-rotatable state of the rotary handle 1513. Even if the number of operable times is "0", it can physically rotate, but if the number of operable times indicated by the number of coins is "0", it is not treated as a specific operation in the internal processing of the control unit 1550. Therefore, it can be said that the coin accumulation display 16 represents the remaining number of times that the specific operation is regarded as valid.

[0056] The control unit 1550 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the accumulated value of the activity amount, and adds the number of operable times each time the predetermined condition is satisfied, while resetting the accumulated value or subtracting a predetermined value. For example, every time the accumulated value of the activity amount is "1000 steps", one coin is counted and the accumulated value of the coins is incremented by "1". Then, the accumulated value of the activity amount is reset to zero or decremented by "1000". The user can operate the rotary handle 1513 once with one coin and perform a lottery operation.

[0057] FIGS. 8 to 11 are diagrams for explaining the display in the lottery mode. In the lottery mode, the control unit 1550 performs a group selection reception display 20 shown in FIG. 8, a specific operation reception display 22 shown in FIG. 9, a lottery effect display 24 shown in FIG. 10, and a lottery result notification display 26 shown in FIG. 11.

[0058] The group selection reception display 20 allows the user to select which lottery to perform among the lottery types prepared in advance. The number and content of the lottery types can be set as appropriate. In the present embodiment, the lottery type is a group of a plurality of characters that can be won in the lottery, and the lottery type will be described by referring to it as a group.

[0059] It is assumed that the composition of the characters that can be won is different for different groups. Comparing this group with a lottery machine that discharges capsules, the group can be said to be the difference in the types of lottery machines. Selecting a group can be said to be selecting the lottery machine to conduct the lottery.

[0060] The control unit 1550 receives a predetermined selection operation in a state where the group selection reception display 20 is made, and stores the "used group name" of the group selected by the user.

[0061] The specific operation reception display 22 in FIG. 9 is displayed after the group selection, and shows a situation waiting for a specific operation (operation of turning the rotary handle 1513) by the user.

[0062] When the number of coins (number of operable times) is "1" or more and a specific operation is input, the control unit 1550 executes a lottery. The lottery effect display 24 in FIG. 10 shows to the user that the lottery is being executed. For example, an image showing the capsules inside a lottery machine that discharges capsules moving, an image showing the capsules falling toward the discharge port, and an image showing the capsules being discharged from the discharge port are displayed.

[0063] The lottery result notification display 26 in FIG. 11 shows the lottery result. For example, a character image 27 of the winning character is displayed. The control unit 1550 changes and sets the ownership information of the character won in the lottery as if it is owned by the user.

[0064] When looking at the electronic device 1500 from the front, since the display unit 1506 is located approximately at the center inside the transparent cover unit 1502, when looking at the electronic device 1500 from the front when the lottery result notification display 26 is being displayed, the user can feel as if they have the capsule discharged from the lottery machine that discharges capsules in their hand.

[0065] In addition, even in the detection status display mode, when the number of coins (operation possible count) is "1" or more and a specific operation is input, the control unit 1550 executes a lottery by omitting the group selection reception display 20 and the specific operation reception display 22. At this time, the input of the group selection operation related to the group selection reception display 20 is omitted, but as described above, the control unit 1550 stores the "used group name" of the group previously selected by the user, and applies this to execute the lottery process. Then, the lottery performance display 24 and the lottery result notification display 26 are performed.

[0066] FIGS. 12 and 13 are diagrams showing display examples in the collection mode. In the collection mode, the control unit 1550 displays the viewing screen 40 of FIG. 12. The viewing screen 40 displays the ownership status display 42 for each character that the user can own. The ownership status display 42 of a character already owned by the user displays the character image 27 and makes the character appear in the content. The ownership status display 42 of a character not yet owned by the user does not display the character image, but displays a predetermined image (a question mark image in the example of FIG. 12) indicating that the character is not owned.

[0067] Note that the ownership status display 42 that cannot be displayed on one screen of the viewing screen 40 can be displayed by a screen scroll operation.

[0068] In the collection mode, the user can view detailed information of the characters owned. The control unit 1550 accepts a detailed display target switching operation while the viewing screen 40 is displayed. The detailed display target switching operation can be, for example, an operation of the first push switch 1511 or the second push switch 1512. Specifically, one of the ownership status displays 42 is set as a detailed display target, set to a selected state, and clearly displayed on the viewing screen 40. When the control unit 1550 detects that the first push switch 1511 or the second push switch 1512 has been pressed for a short time, it switches the detailed display target so as to select the ownership status displays 42 in order.

[0069] When a long press of the first push switch 1511 or the second push switch 1512 is detected, the control unit 1550 regards that a detailed display target determination operation has been performed. The control unit 1550 executes display control of the ownership characters based on the ownership information for the characters of the ownership status display 42 set as the detailed display target at that time. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13, a detailed display 44 of the characters corresponding to the ownership status display 42 selected at that time is displayed.

[0070] In the detailed display 44, together with the character image 27, the rarity 45 of the character, the description text 46 of the character, the ability value 47 of the character, etc. are displayed.

[0071] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of programs and data stored in the control unit 1550. The control unit 1550 stores a program 501, group definition data 510, an activity amount accumulation value 530, a coin ownership number 532, a previous use group name 534, an applicable display mode type 536, and ownership information 540 in the IC memory 52. Among these, the activity amount accumulation value 530, the coin ownership number 532, the previous use group name 534, the applicable display mode type 536, and the ownership information 540 are control information that describes the latest state of the electronic device 1500 and controls its operation. Note that the control unit 1550 may store other programs and data as well.

[0072] The group definition data 510 is content data related to the entertainment provided by the electronic device 1500. The group definition data 510 is prepared for each group. One group definition data 510 includes a unique group name 512 and character definition data 520 prepared for each character belonging to the group. Of course, other data can also be included as appropriate.

[0073] One character definition data 520 includes a unique character name 522, character image data 524, character detailed information 526, and a winning probability 528. The character image data 524 is data for displaying the character image 27. The character detailed information 526 is data for displaying the rarity 45 of the character, the description text 46 of the character, and the ability value 47 of the character.

[0074] The initial value of the activity amount accumulation value 530 and the initial value of the coin possession number 532 are both "0".

[0075] The possession information 540 is information indicating which characters the user possesses. One possession information 540 stores the associated possession character name 542 and the possession number 544. In the initial state of the electronic device 1500, the possession information 540 is prepared in advance for all characters, but the possession number 544 is set to "0" for all. As described above, on the browsing screen 40 (see FIG. 12) in the collection mode, the character image 27 is displayed in the possession status display 42 to allow the characters possessed by the user to appear in the content. Therefore, it can be said that the possession information 540 is information on the characters that can appear in the content.

[0076] The initial setting of the previous use group name 534 is that a predetermined group is set. The applicable display mode type 536 indicates the current display mode. The initial value is the detection status display mode.

[0077] FIGS. 15 to 17 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing realized by the control unit 1550 reading and executing the program 501.

[0078] As shown in FIG. 15, the control unit 1550 starts calculating and accumulating the activity amount (step S22). Specifically, when the change in the measured value by the detection unit 1553 and the pattern of the change satisfy a predetermined activity determination condition, it is determined that the user is performing a predetermined activity. Then, the activity amount is calculated from the accumulation of the measured values and added to the activity amount accumulation value 530 for accumulation.

[0079] The control unit 1550 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the accumulated value of the activity amount. When the predetermined condition is satisfied (YES in step S24), the number of coins owned 532 is incremented by "1" (step S26), and the activity amount accumulation value 530 is decremented by a predetermined value (step S24).

[0080] When the display mode is the detection status display mode (YES in step S40), the control unit 1550 starts the display control of the detection status display screen 10 (step S42). It starts accepting a specific operation (step S44). When an input of a specific operation of turning the rotary handle 1513 is detected (YES in step S46), the process proceeds to step S72 in FIG. 16.

[0081] As a result, while walking, the user can look at the detection status display screen 10b (see FIG. 6). If the number of available operations is "1" or more, without having to perform a mode switching operation to the lottery mode and going through the group selection, the user can immediately enjoy the lottery on the spot. In this case, as will be described later, a lottery using the group indicated by the previous used group name 534 is performed, so the operability is excellent and it is beneficial, for example, when the user aims to complete the characters of the group.

[0082] On the other hand, when no input of a specific operation is detected (NO in step S46) and an input of a predetermined mode switching operation to switch to the lottery mode is detected (YES in step S50), the control unit 1550 changes the applicable display mode type 536 to the lottery mode (step S52).

[0083] Next, the control unit 1550 starts the display control of the group selection reception display 20 (see FIG. 8) (step S54), and performs group selection reception control for receiving an operation to select a group (step S56). Then, as setting execution control for executing settings related to the lottery mode, the control unit 1550 updates the previously used group name 534 with the group name of the selected group (step S58), starts specific operation reception control, and causes the specific operation reception display 22 (see FIG. 9) to be displayed (step S60).

[0084] Moving on to FIG. 16, when an input of a specific operation of turning the rotary handle 1513 is detected (YES in step S70), the process proceeds to step S72 and subsequent steps. In step S72, the control unit 1550 refers to the coin ownership number 532. If the coin ownership number 532 is "0" (NO in step S72), a predetermined operation disabled notification is displayed (step S74), and the process returns to step S24.

[0085] If the coin ownership number 532 is "1" or more (YS in step S72), the control unit 1550 subtracts "1" from the coin ownership number 532 (step S76), and executes a lottery process (step S78). Then, a lottery effect display 24 (see FIG. 10) is displayed (step S80).

[0086] In the lottery process, the group definition data 510 of the group indicated by the previously used group name 534 is referred to, and a random lottery is performed by applying the winning probability 528 for each character in the group.

[0087] Next, the control unit 1550 performs update execution control to add "1" to the ownership number 544 of the ownership information 540 (see FIG. 14) of the winning character based on the setting content (previously used group name 534) set in the setting execution control in step S58 (step S82). Then, a lottery result notification display 26 (see FIG. 11) is displayed (step S84).

[0088] Next, if there is no mode switching operation to the detection status display mode (NO in step S86), the process returns to step S72. If there is a mode switching operation to the detection status display mode (YES in step S86), the control unit 1550 changes the applicable display mode type 536 to the extraction mode (step S86), and returns to step S24.

[0089] Moving on to FIG. 17, when a mode switching operation input to the collection mode is detected (YES in step S100), the control unit 1550 changes the applicable display mode type 536 to the collection mode (step S102). Then, the display of the browsing screen 40 (see FIG. 12) is started (step S104), and the detailed display target is initially set and a detailed display operation is accepted (step S106).

[0090] When the control unit 1550 detects an input of a detailed display switching operation (YES in step S110), it switches the detailed display target (step S112). When the control unit 1550 detects an input of a detailed display target determination operation (YES in step S114), it displays the detailed display 44 of the owned character (see FIG. 13) based on the ownership information 540 of the character selected as the detailed display target at that time (step S116).

[0091] When a predetermined browsing screen return operation input is detected (YES in step S118), the process returns to step S104.

[0092] When, with the browsing screen 40 being displayed, a mode switching operation input to the detection status display mode is detected (YES in step S120), the control unit 1550 changes the applicable display mode type 536 to the detection status display mode (step S122), and returns to step S24.

[0093] As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a new technology for displaying given content as entertainment according to the user's activity level.

[0094] When the user carries the electronic device 1500 and engages in activities such as walking, the electronic device 1500 automatically calculates and accumulates the amount of activity. Then, the accumulated amount of activity is automatically converted and accumulated as a lottery right (operation times ticket for the rotary handle 1513) for lottery of character collection type content. Their latest information is displayed on the detection status display screen 10 which can be regarded as the main screen.

[0095] For the user, the more they continue walking, the more characters they can continue to collect. Therefore, it becomes a great motivation to continue walking. If the characters are set for children, it is particularly suitable because the motivating effect is enhanced.

[0096] The form of the electronic device 1500 and the configuration consisting of the colorless and transparent transparent cover part 1502 and the colored rear half part 1504 are designed to look like the capsules discharged by the lottery machine that discharges capsules. Also, the rotary handle 1513 is similar to the handle of the lottery machine. And the specific operation to execute the lottery is the rotation operation of the rotary handle 1513.

[0097] The lottery machine that discharges capsules is widely known and is a representative form of lottery entertainment. The external configuration of the electronic device 1500 serves as a motivation to want to play with the electronic device 1500.

[0098] Even when in the detection status display mode, if the number of operable times is 1 or more, the user can enjoy the lottery by rotating the rotary handle 1513 on the spot. Since the operation of switching the display mode to the lottery mode and selecting a group to use can be omitted, it is excellent in usability.

[0099] 〔Modification Example〕 The embodiments to which the present invention is applicable are not limited to the above examples, and addition, omission, and change of components can be made as appropriate.

[0100] (Modification Example 1) In the above-described embodiment, an example where the rotary handle 1513 is turned is shown as the specific operation, but the content of the specific operation can be set as appropriate. The configuration of the operation unit 1510 that receives the specific operation can also be changed as appropriate. For example, the electronic device 1500B shown in FIG. 18 also functions as a push button 1513B that can push in the rotary handle 1513. The specific operation in this configuration is to hold the electronic device 1500B in the hand and rotate the arm up and down while pressing the push button 1513B.

[0101] (Modification Example 2) In the above-described embodiment, an example where one lottery is executed every time a specific operation is performed has been described, but it is also possible to continuously execute a plurality of lotteries in one specific operation. For example, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which continuous lotteries for the number of operable times in which a specific operation is possible are executed in one specific operation. In this case, steps S76 and S78 in FIG. 16 may be replaced with "execute lottery processing continuously for the number of operable times".

[0102] (Modification Example 3) In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the content, content for collecting characters by lottery has been exemplified, but the examples of the content are not limited to this. For example, it may be an electronic picture book in which a predetermined scenario progresses every time a specific operation is performed. In the electronic picture book, the character lottery process may be omitted. As another example, for example, the content may be a virtual creature breeding game, and a lottery triggered by a specific operation may be configured to obtain food and care tools for virtual creatures.

[0103] [Summary] The disclosure of this specification according to the above-described embodiments and modification examples can be summarized as follows.

[0104] The first aspect is an electronic device that can be carried by a user, comprising a detection unit capable of detecting the amount of activity when the user performs a predetermined activity, an operation unit, a display unit for displaying content based on given control information, and a control unit. The control unit performs control information change control including control to change the control information when the operation unit is operated by a predetermined operation method after the amount of activity detected by the detection unit satisfies a predetermined condition.

[0105] According to the first aspect, the electronic device has a detection unit capable of detecting the amount of activity when the user performs a predetermined activity. And after the amount of activity detected by the detection unit satisfies a predetermined condition, when the operation unit is operated by a predetermined operation method, control information change control including control to change the control information for displaying content can be executed.

[0106] Therefore, it is possible to provide a new technology for displaying given content as entertainment according to the user's activity amount. The content provided by the electronic device serves as a motivation for the user to continue activities such as walking.

[0107] The second aspect is the electronic device according to the first aspect, wherein the detection unit is capable of detecting the amount of activity associated with the movement of the user.

[0108] According to the second aspect, it is possible to realize an electronic device suitable for activities involving the movement of the user such as walking.

[0109] The third aspect is the electronic device according to the first or second aspect, wherein the control unit determines whether the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the accumulated value of the amount of activity.

[0110] According to the third aspect, the electronic device can determine whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the accumulated value of the amount of activity.

[0111] The fourth aspect is the electronic device according to the third aspect, wherein the display unit displays an indication of the accumulated value.

[0112] According to the fourth aspect, the electronic device can show the user the accumulated value of the activity amount.

[0113] According to the fifth aspect, the control unit counts the number of operable times every time the predetermined condition is satisfied, subtracts the number of operable times every time an operation in the operation method is performed, and performs the control information change control. The electronic device is the electronic device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects.

[0114] According to the fifth aspect, the electronic device can count the number of operable times every time a predetermined condition is satisfied, and in exchange for the number of operable times, perform control information change control according to the operation.

[0115] According to the sixth aspect, the display unit performs a display indicating the number of operable times. The electronic device is the electronic device according to the fifth aspect.

[0116] According to the sixth aspect, the user can visually recognize the number of operable times.

[0117] According to the seventh aspect, as a display mode of the display unit, it includes a detection status display mode for displaying the detection status by the detection unit. The control unit determines whether the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the accumulated value of the activity amount. The display unit performs a display indicating the accumulated value in the detection status display mode. The electronic device is the electronic device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects.

[0118] According to the seventh aspect, the user can visually recognize the detection status and the accumulated value of the activity amount.

[0119] According to the eighth aspect, as a display mode of the display unit, it includes a lottery mode. The control unit executes specific operation reception control for receiving an operation in the operation method and update execution control for updating the control information in the detection status display mode, and executes setting execution control for executing settings related to the lottery mode, the specific operation reception control, and the update execution control based on the setting contents in the setting execution control in the lottery mode. The electronic device is the electronic device according to the seventh aspect.

[0120] According to the eighth aspect, in the lottery mode, setting execution control for performing settings related to the lottery mode, specific operation reception control, and update execution control are executed. On the other hand, in the detection status display mode, specific operation reception control and update execution control are executed without the need to execute the setting execution control.

[0121] The ninth aspect is an electronic device according to the eighth aspect, wherein the control information includes ownership information of characters that can appear in the content, and the update execution control includes control for updating the ownership information.

[0122] According to the ninth aspect, the electronic device can provide the user with content for collecting characters.

[0123] The tenth aspect is an electronic device according to the ninth aspect, wherein the display mode of the display unit includes a collection mode, and the control unit executes display control of owned characters based on the ownership information in the collection mode.

[0124] According to the tenth aspect, the electronic device can allow the user to view the characters owned by the user.

[0125] The eleventh aspect is an electronic device according to the ninth or tenth aspect, wherein the characters are grouped in association with a group, and the setting execution control includes group selection control for receiving an operation of selecting the group.

[0126] The twelfth aspect is an electronic device according to the eleventh aspect, wherein the control unit executes, in the update execution control, updating the ownership information of the characters associated with the group selected by the group selection control in the lottery mode, and executes, in the detection status display mode, updating the ownership information of the characters associated with the group selected by the previous group selection control in the update execution control.

[0127] According to the 11th or 12th aspect, the interestingness of the content can be improved.

[0128] The 13th aspect is an electronic device according to any one of the 1st to 12th aspects, wherein the operation unit has a rotary handle for performing an operation in the operation method.

[0129] According to the 13th aspect, an operation in a predetermined operation method can be realized by operating the rotary handle.

[0130] The 14th aspect is an electronic device according to any one of the 1st to 13th aspects, further including a container part having a transparent cover part, wherein the detection part, the display part, and the control part are provided inside the container part.

[0131] The 15th aspect is an electronic device according to the 14th aspect, wherein the transparent cover part has a dome shape, and the display part is provided at a substantially central part of the dome shape.

[0132] The 16th aspect is an electronic device according to the 15th aspect, wherein the container part has a substantially spherical shape, and the transparent cover part constitutes substantially half of the container part.

[0133] The 17th aspect is an electronic device according to the 16th aspect, wherein the transparent cover part is colorless and transparent, and the container part has a substantially spherical shape imitating a capsule shape, in which the remaining half of the substantially half body constituted by the transparent cover part has a predetermined color.

[0134] According to any one of the 14th to 17th aspects, the user can view the content displayed on the display part through the transparent cover part. It is possible to give the user an interestingness of visually recognizing what is contained in the capsule.

[0135] The 18th aspect is an electronic device according to the 16th or 17th aspect, wherein the operation unit has a rotary handle for performing an operation in the operation method, and the rotary handle is provided on the opposite side of the transparent cover part in the container part.

[0136] According to the 18th aspect, when the electronic device is viewed from the transparent cover portion side, the rotation handle is made less visible, and an effect is produced that draws attention to the display portion installed in the capsule.

[0137] The 19th aspect is the electronic device according to the 18th aspect, wherein the rotation handle has a linear grip portion that can be rotated by the user by turning.

[0138] According to the 19th aspect, it is possible to configure a rotation handle with excellent operability.

Explanation of Signs

[0139] 7... User 10... Detection status display screen 12... Detection status display 14... Activity amount accumulation display 16... Coin accumulation display (number of operable times display) 20... Group selection reception display 22... Specific operation reception display 24... Lottery performance display 26... Lottery result notification display 27... Character image 40... Browsing screen 42... Ownership status display 44... Detailed display 510... Group definition data 520... Character definition data 530... Activity amount accumulation value 532... Number of owned coins 534... Name of the previously used group 536... Type of applicable display mode 540... Owned information 1500... Electronic device 1501... Container portion 1502... Transparent cover portion 1504... Rear body portion 1506... Display portion 1510... Operation portion 1513... Rotation handle 1514... Grip portion 1550... Control Unit 1553... Detection Unit 1554... 3-Axis Accelerometer 1555... Gyroscope

Claims

1. An electronic device that is portable by a user, A detection unit capable of detecting an amount of activity when the user performs a predetermined activity; An operation unit; a display unit that displays the content based on given control information including progress information of the content; A control unit; Equipped with a first mode and a second mode in which the display screen of the display unit is different and which can be switched in response to a mode switching operation by the user, the first mode including displaying a detection status display screen that displays a detection status by the detection unit, and the second mode including displaying a setting acceptance display screen that accepts settings related to the content, The control unit executes, in the first mode, after the amount of activity detected by the detection unit satisfies a predetermined condition, a specific operation reception control that accepts an operation by a specific operation method on the detection status display screen when the operation unit is operated by the specific operation method, and an update execution control that updates progress information of the content based on the operation accepted by the specific operation reception control, and in the second mode, executes a setting execution control that executes setting on the setting acceptance display screen, the specific operation reception control that accepts an operation by the specific operation method when the operation unit is operated by the specific operation method after executing setting on the setting acceptance display screen by the setting execution control, and the update execution control based on setting contents in the setting execution control. electronic equipment.

2. The detection unit is capable of detecting an amount of activity associated with movement of the user.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1.

3. The control unit determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the accumulated value of the amount of activity.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1.

4. The display unit displays the accumulated value.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3.

5. the control unit counts the number of possible operations each time the predetermined condition is satisfied, and performs control to subtract the number of possible operations each time an operation is performed according to the operation method.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1.

6. The display unit performs a display indicating the number of times the operation can be performed.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5.

7. The control unit determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the accumulated value of the amount of activity, The display unit performs a display showing the accumulated value in the first mode.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1.

8. the progress information includes ownership information of characters that may appear in the content, The update execution control includes control of updating the ownership information.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1.

9. a third mode in which a screen different from the first mode and the second mode is displayed as a display mode of the display unit; The control unit is In the third mode, a display control of a owned character is executed based on the ownership information.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8.

10. The characters are grouped in association with groups; the setting execution control includes a group selection control that accepts an operation to select the group; 9. The electronic device according to claim 8.

11. The control unit is In the second mode, the update execution control includes updating the ownership information of the character associated with the group selected in the group selection control; In the first mode, the update execution control includes updating the ownership information of the character associated with the group selected in the previous group selection control. The electronic device according to claim 10.

12. The operation unit has a rotary handle for performing an operation according to the operation method.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1.

13. A container having a transparent cover; Further comprising: The detection unit, the display unit, and the control unit are provided inside the container unit.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1.

14. The transparent cover portion is dome-shaped, The display unit is provided at approximately the center of the dome shape.

14. The electronic device according to claim 13.

15. The container portion is substantially spherical, The transparent cover portion constitutes approximately half of the container portion.

15. The electronic device according to claim 14.

16. The transparent cover portion is colorless and transparent, The container portion has a substantially spherical shape resembling a capsule shape, with the remaining half of the substantially half constituted by the transparent cover portion being a predetermined color.

16. The electronic device according to claim 15.

17. the operation unit has a rotary handle for performing an operation according to the operation method, The rotating handle is provided on the opposite side of the container to the transparent cover.

17. The electronic device according to claim 15 or 16.

18. The rotating handle has a linear grip portion that can be rotated by the user.

18. The electronic device according to claim 17.

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