Score display system

Abstract

To display information for identifying a player together with a score of a competition in an easily viewable manner while reducing equipment cost.SOLUTION: In a score display system 10A including a plurality of communicable electronic calculators 12 and information processing device 14A connected to the plurality of electronic calculators 12 through a communication line to display scores of competitions with a plurality of items or a plurality of games performed in parallel in one venue, the information processing device 14A includes a score calculation part 104 for calculating scores of competitions on the basis of numerical values transmitted from the plurality of electronic calculators 12, a display information generation part 106 for generating display information obtained by associating player identification information for identifying players performing the competitions with calculated scores of the competitions, and a repeated display processing part 208 for generating a plurality of display screens including the player identification information and the scores of the competitions in each item or each game with reference to the display information, and repeatedly displaying the plurality of generated display screens in a display device for a venue by sequentially switching the display screens at every predetermined time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a score display system. [Background technology]

[0002] Display devices are used in various sports to display scores, etc. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for displaying scores, etc. in sports in which two teams or individuals compete against each other, such as basketball and judo. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-192654 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In competitive gymnastics tournaments, such as gymnastics for individuals or groups, multiple events are held at the same venue. For example, in gymnastics, a display device is installed for each event, and information about the athletes, such as the names of individuals or groups, along with the scores for each event, is displayed so that athletes, coaches, and spectators at the venue can all view this information. In addition, in competitive events such as table tennis and karate, multiple matches are held at the same venue. For example, in table tennis, scores are displayed on a scoreboard (display device) installed at each table, so that players, coaches, and spectators can see the scores.

[0005] In the case of sports where multiple events are held in parallel at one venue, or where multiple matches are held in parallel at one venue, multiple display devices (monitors) are required to match the number of events or matches. In particular, in the former type of competition, in addition to the display devices, a score calculation device that calculates the score by tallying up the evaluation points from multiple judges is required for each event. For example, in gymnastics, a total of 10 events, 6 for men and 4 for women, are held at one venue, so 10 sets of display devices and score calculation devices are required. Furthermore, when there are many spectators in a large venue, it may be necessary to install multiple display devices (monitors) for each event so that information about scores and athletes can be viewed from various locations in the venue. For example, if three display devices are installed for each of the 10 events, a total of 30 display devices will be required, and these 30 display devices (monitors) will have to be transported to the venue using a large trailer, etc. This means that the rental costs for the equipment, as well as the costs of transportation and installation, will be very expensive. In addition, in the latter type of sports, many matches are held at one venue, and the scores are displayed near the competition, making it difficult to find the match the player is playing and understand the score of the competition. The present invention was made in consideration of these circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a score display system that is advantageous in that it can clearly display information identifying players along with the scores of the competition, while reducing equipment costs. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, one embodiment of the present invention is a score display system comprising a plurality of numerical input devices capable of communication and an information processing device connected to the plurality of numerical input devices via a communication line, and which displays the scores of a competition in which a plurality of events or a plurality of matches are held in parallel at a single venue, wherein numerical values ​​based on the judgments of a plurality of judges are input to the plurality of numerical input devices, and the information processing device comprises: a score calculation unit which calculates the score of the competition based on the numerical values ​​transmitted from the plurality of numerical input devices; a display information generation unit which generates display information that associates player identification information that identifies the players participating in the competition with the calculated score of the competition; and a repeated display processing unit which, by referring to the display information, generates a plurality of display screens each containing the corresponding player identification information and the score of the competition for each of the events or matches, and which sequentially switches between the generated display screens at predetermined intervals and repeatedly displays them on a venue display device installed at the venue. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the information processing device comprises a referee display device visible to the referee, and a display control unit that displays on the referee display device a selection screen from which the event or the match to be displayed on the venue display device can be selected, and the repeated display processing unit generates the multiple display screens including the player identification information of the players who competed in the event or the match selected from the selection screen and the scores of the event in the selected event or the match, and repeatedly displays the generated multiple display screens on the venue display device. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the player identification information has multiple attribute information, the selection screen further allows selection of the attribute information to be displayed on the venue display device, and the repeated display processing unit generates the multiple display screens including the attribute information selected from the selection screen, and repeatedly displays the generated multiple display screens on the venue display device. Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that multiple venue display devices are installed in the venue, the selection screen can further select the venue display device that will display the multiple display screens, and the repeated display processing unit repeatedly displays the generated multiple display screens on the venue display device selected from the selection screen. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the competition includes gymnastics and involves performances in the multiple events, the multiple numerical input devices are installed for each judge, and the score calculation unit calculates the score of the competition for each event by processing the numerical values ​​transmitted from the multiple numerical input devices based on predetermined scoring rules. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the score of the competition has multiple scoring elements including a score evaluating the performance, deductions, and a total score, the selection screen further allows selection of the scoring elements to be displayed on the venue display device, and the repeated display processing unit generates the multiple display screens including the scoring elements selected from the selection screen and repeatedly displays the generated multiple display screens on the venue display device. Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that, when the next performance in any of the plurality of events is completed and new display information is generated, the repeat display processing unit switches the display screen of the event that is being repeatedly displayed to the display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and repeatedly displays it on the venue display device. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that, for an event among the plurality of events in which all athletes have completed their performances, the repeat display processing unit switches the display screen of the event that is being repeatedly displayed to a list screen that associates the athlete identification information of all athletes with the scores of the competition, and repeatedly displays this on the venue display device. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the competition includes table tennis and involves competitive matches, the numerical input device is installed at each location where a match is played, and the score calculation unit calculates the score of the competition for each match by adding up the numerical values ​​transmitted from the numerical input device based on predetermined scoring rules. Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the display information generation unit updates the display information based on the score of the competition calculated during the match, and when the display information is updated in any of the multiple matches, the repeated display processing unit switches the display screen of that match that is being repeatedly displayed to the display screen generated by referring to the updated display information, and repeatedly displays it on the venue display device. Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that, when the next match of any of the plurality of matches starts and new display information is generated, the repeated display processing unit switches the display screen of the match that is being repeatedly displayed to the display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and repeatedly displays it on the venue display device. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when displaying the scores of a competition in which multiple events or matches are held in parallel at a single venue, multiple display screens containing player identification information and competition scores are generated for each event or match, and the multiple generated display screens are displayed repeatedly by switching between them at predetermined intervals on a venue display device installed at the venue, which is advantageous in reducing equipment costs while clearly displaying information identifying players along with the competition scores. In particular, when there are many spectators in a large venue and it becomes necessary to install multiple display devices that display the same information so that information about scores and players can be seen from various locations in the venue, there is no need to prepare a venue display device for each event or match, and only a minimum number of venue display devices are required, which is advantageous in reducing equipment costs. Furthermore, if the venue display device is configured to repeatedly display multiple display screens containing the player identification information of the players who competed in the selected event or match and the scores for the selected event or match, the scores for the desired event or match can be displayed, which is advantageous in making it easier to see the information identifying the players along with the scores for the match. Furthermore, if the venue display device is configured to repeatedly display multiple display screens containing selected attribute information, the desired attribute information can be displayed, which is advantageous in making it easier to see information identifying the players along with the competition scores. Furthermore, if the generated display screens are configured to be repeatedly displayed on selected venue display devices, the multiple display screens can be repeatedly displayed on desired venue display devices, which is advantageous in that it is possible to more easily display the information identifying the players along with the competition scores. Therefore, for example, the scores of the competition can be displayed on the venue display device installed closest to the location where the competition is being held. Furthermore, if the competition is gymnastics, which involves performing multiple events, the scores for 10 events can be displayed repeatedly on the venue display device, which is advantageous in that it reduces equipment costs while also allowing for easy display of information identifying the athletes along with their scores. Furthermore, if the venue display device is configured to repeatedly display multiple display screens containing selected scoring elements, the desired scoring elements can be displayed, which is advantageous in making it easier to see information identifying the players along with the competition scores. Furthermore, when the next performance in one of the multiple events is completed and new display information is generated, the display screen for that event that has been repeatedly displayed can be switched to a display screen generated by referring to the new display information and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device. This allows the number of display screens that are repeatedly displayed to be kept constant, and the latest competition scores for each event to be repeatedly displayed, which is advantageous in making it easier to see the information that identifies the athlete along with the competition scores. Furthermore, in an event among multiple events in which all athletes have completed their performances, the display screen for that event that is being repeatedly displayed can be switched to a list screen that associates the athlete identification information of all athletes with the competition scores, and this can be repeatedly displayed on the venue display device.This makes it possible to display the results of all athletes for events that finished earlier than other events, and by displaying the list screen, it is possible to indicate that all athletes have completed their performances in that event. Furthermore, if the sport is table tennis, which is a competitive match, the scores of multiple matches can be repeatedly displayed on the venue display device without the need to go around the table to check the scores, which is advantageous in making it easier to see the information identifying the players along with the scores. Furthermore, if the display information for one of a number of matches is updated, the display screen for that match that is being repeatedly displayed can be switched to a display screen generated by referring to the updated display information and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device, which makes it possible to display the score of the competition currently being played, which is advantageous in that it makes it easy to grasp the progress of the match along with the score of the competition. Furthermore, if the next match of one of multiple matches begins and new display information is generated, the display screen of that match that is being repeatedly displayed can be switched to a display screen generated by referring to the new display information and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device. This allows the number of display screens that are repeatedly displayed to be kept constant, and the latest competition scores for each match to be repeatedly displayed, which is advantageous in making it easier to see the information identifying the players along with the competition scores. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically illustrating a score display system according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a calculator. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of a score calculation device and a score display device. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a functional configuration diagram of a score calculation device and a score display device. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of display information. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a selection screen. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display screen displayed on a venue display device. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display screen displayed on a venue display device. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of score display processing in the score display system of the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a score display system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of display information. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a selection screen. [Figure 14] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a display screen displayed on a venue display device. [Figure 15] 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of score display processing in the score display system of the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] (First embodiment) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A score display system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the first embodiment, as an example, a case will be described in which the scores of a gymnastics performance involving multiple events are displayed. Men's gymnastics consists of six events: floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and high bar, while women's gymnastics consists of four events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. For both men and women, except for the vault, a performance consists of multiple moves performed in succession. In this embodiment, ten such gymnastics performances are performed in parallel at one venue, and score display system 10A displays the scores of these events.

[0010] Gymnastics is a judged sport, and judges visually judge the performance based on predetermined scoring rules (a rulebook that lists the scoring regulations). The score is calculated by adding together the D score (Difficulty Score), which evaluates the composition of the performance, such as the difficulty of the performance, and the E score (Execution Score), which evaluates the performance's quality. The judges are made up of a total of nine judges: two D judges, five E judges, and two R judges (reference judges). Two D judges will assess the difficulty of the performance (level of difficulty, performance value of combinations, etc.) and give a single D score. The five E judges each give a score for the performance, subtracting one point from the full 10-point scale, then subtracting the highest and lowest scores from the five and averaging the three middle scores to give a single E score. The two R judges also give a performance score. The scores calculated by the R judges are averaged and compared with the E score calculated by the E judge. If the difference is within the standard, the E score is kept as is; if it is outside the standard, the R judge's score is added to calculate the final E score. The D score and E score are then added together, and if there are any deductions (ND: neutral deductions) such as line deductions or time deductions, these are subtracted to give the athlete's final score, or overall score.

[0011] These scoring rules are merely examples and are periodically reviewed and revised, so they may be changed as appropriate. Also, the number of judges mentioned above is not fixed and can be changed. In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, the scoring rules are described in a simplified manner compared to the scoring rules that are actually used.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a score display system according to a first embodiment. As shown in Figure 1, the score display system 10A is installed at the venue where the competition is held, and is composed of a calculator 12 (12A to 12L), an information processing device 14A (score calculation device 100 (100A, 100B), score display device 200), and venue display devices 16 (first venue display device 16A, second venue display device 16B) installed at the venue.

[0013] The calculator 12 is an example of a numerical value input device, and is installed for each umpire, for example, on the desk where the umpire sits or at the umpire's fingertips. Numerical values ​​based on the judgment of the umpire using the calculator 12 are input into the calculator 12. The calculator 12 of this embodiment is configured to enable USB (Universal Serial Bus) communication, but does not have a LAN (Local Area Network) communication function. Calculators 12 that are capable of USB communication are commercially available and are inexpensive compared to PCs (personal computers), which is advantageous in reducing equipment costs.

[0014] FIG. 2 is an external view of the calculator 12, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the calculator 12. As shown in FIG. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the calculator 12 is configured to include a CPU 1202, numeric keypads 1204, operation keys 1206, a clear key 1208, a send key 1210, a display 1212, a communication unit 1214, and a solar cell 1216.

[0015] The CPU 1202 performs processing in response to the operation of the numeric keypad 1204, operation key 1206, and clear key 1208, displays the results on a display 1212, and also controls a communication unit 1214 in response to the operation of a send key 1210. The numeric keypad 1204 is operated to input numeric values ​​from 0 to 9 and a decimal point. The operation keys 1206 are operated to perform operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and to use the memory function. A clear key 1208 is operated to clear the numerical values ​​input by the numeric keypad 1204 and the calculation results. The send key 1210 is operated to send the numerical value input by the numeric keypad 1204 . A display 1212 displays the numerical values ​​input by the numeric keypad 1204 and the numerical values ​​resulting from the calculation. When the send key 1210 is operated, the communication unit 1214 transmits the numerical value displayed on the display 1212 to another device via the USB line 24 under the control of the CPU 1202 . The solar cell 1216 supplies power to the CPU 1202, the display 1212, and the communication unit 1214. Note that the solar cell 1216 may be used in combination with an internal button battery or dry cell battery to supply power.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, each calculator 12 is connected via a USB line 24 to a USB hub 22 (22A to 22D) provided nearby. In the example shown in FIG. 1, twelve calculators 12A to 12L are shown, with calculators 12A to 12C connected to USB hub 22A, calculators 12D to 12F connected to USB hub 22B, calculators 12G to 12I connected to USB hub 22C, and calculators 12J to 12L connected to USB hub 22D. The USB hubs 22A and 22B, and the USB hubs 22C and 22D are connected by a USB line 24, respectively. The USB hub 22A is connected to the score calculation device 100A via a USB line 24, and the USB hub 22C is connected to the score calculation device 100B via a USB line 24. That is, the plurality of calculators 12 are connected to the information processing device 14A via the USB line 24.

[0017] In addition, in the case of a calculator 12 used by a referee who is far away from the information processing device 14A, such as a lines judge (R referee), a small personal computer, such as a stick computer, can be installed near the lines judge, and the stick computer can be connected to the information processing device 14A via a LAN line 26, so that the numbers entered by the lines judge on the calculator 12 can be transmitted. Furthermore, for example, if three or more calculators (for example, calculators 12A to 12F) can be connected to one USB hub 22 (for example, USB hub 22A), only one USB hub 22 needs to be installed. Also, for example, if the number of calculators 12 is less than or equal to the number of USB ports on the score calculation device 100 and is located within the maximum length of the USB line 24, the calculators 12 and the score calculation device 100 may be connected directly without going through the USB hub 22. 1 shows a configuration in which the calculators 12 and the USB hub 22 are connected by wire (USB line), but they may also be connected by wireless communication (for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark)). In this case, for example, a USB receiver that comes with each calculator 12 is connected to a terminal of the USB hub 22.

[0018] The information processing device 14A is configured to include a score calculation device 100 (100A, 100B) and a score display device 200. The score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 are connected to a router 28A (or a LAN hub, not shown, connected to the router 28A) via a LAN line 26, and are interconnected. That is, the information (numerical values, etc.) sent from the calculator 12 is transmitted to the score calculation device 100 via the USB line 24, and is transmitted from the score calculation device 100 to the score display device 200 via the LAN line 26. Furthermore, the score display device 200 is connected to the venue display devices 16 (first venue display device 16A, second venue display device 16B) via a LAN line 26 and a router 28B.

[0019] It is also possible to arbitrarily install a hub (HUB) of the LAN line to shorten the distance of the USB line 24 or to add an additional USB hub 22 . Furthermore, in this embodiment, the router 28 is of a wired type, but the router 28 may be of a wireless type and the LAN line 26 may be of a wireless type. Furthermore, in this embodiment, information processing device 14A is configured by score calculation device 100 and score display device 200, but these functions may be integrated into one device.

[0020] Next, the hardware configuration of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200. As shown in FIG. The score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 are configured as a notebook PC, tablet PC, desktop PC, stick PC, or the like. As shown in Figure 4, the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 are composed of a CPU 38, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 40, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 42, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 44, a referee display device 46, an input device 48, a communication unit 50, an interface 52, etc., which are connected via a bus line.

[0021] The ROM 40 stores and memorizes various types of data. The RAM 42 provides a working area for the CPU 38 . The HDD 44 stores programs executed by the CPU 38 and various data. The display device 46 displays characters and images, and is configured as a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display device. The input device 48 receives input operations and is configured with a keyboard and a mouse. The input device 48 may be configured with a touch panel provided on the display surface of the display device 46, and conventionally known input devices with various configurations can be used as the input device 48. The communication unit 50 performs LAN communication, and in this embodiment is connected to the router 28 via the LAN line 26 .

[0022] Next, the functional configurations of the score calculation device 100 and score display device 200 that constitute the information processing device 14A will be described. FIG. 5 is a functional configuration diagram of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200. As shown in FIG. Each functional unit shown in FIG. 5 is realized by the CPU 38 of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 executing a program stored in the HDD 44 or the like. In addition, the venue display devices 16 (first venue display device 16A and second venue display device B) connected to the score display device 200 are display devices (monitors) installed in positions visible to players, coaches, spectators, etc.

[0023] First, the functional configuration of the score calculation device 100 (100A, 100B) will be described. As shown in Figure 5, the score calculation device 100 is provided for each event of a competition and calculates the score of the competition for each event, and is configured with a memory unit 150, a receiving unit 102, a score calculation unit 104, a display information generation unit 106, and a transmitting unit 108.

[0024] The storage unit 150 stores various types of information and is realized by the ROM 40 or the HDD 44 (see FIG. 4). In this embodiment, the storage unit 150 stores player identification information that identifies the players participating in the game. The player identification information includes multiple pieces of attribute information for identifying a player. In this embodiment, the multiple pieces of attribute information include the player's name, the name of the organization to which the player belongs, and the area indicating the player's hometown. In this embodiment, the player identification information is stored in association with the event of the competition and the order of the performance. The player identification information is not limited to these, and other attribute information such as age may be associated with the player, or an image of the player may be associated with the player and stored.

[0025] When the athlete finishes his / her performance in the competition, the receiving unit 102 receives the numerical value input from the calculator 12 based on the judgment of the judge using the calculator 12. At this time, the calculator 12 may be configured to identify which referee is using the calculator 12. For example, the calculator 12 receives an identification number assigned to each referee and input from the calculator 12, identifies the referee, and then receives a number based on the referee's decision.

[0026] The score calculation unit 104 calculates the scores of the competition based on the numerical values ​​transmitted from the multiple calculators 12. That is, the score calculation unit 104 calculates the scores of the competition for each event of the competition by processing the numerical values ​​transmitted from the multiple calculators 12 based on predetermined scoring rules. The score of a competition has multiple scoring elements. In this embodiment, the multiple scoring elements include scores (D score, E score) that evaluate the performance based on the numerical values ​​entered by each judge, deduction points, and an overall score that is the sum of the scores and deduction points. Note that the scoring elements are not limited to these and may differ depending on the sport, and may also be changed if the scoring rules are revised.

[0027] The display information generating unit 106 generates display information that associates the player identification information stored in the storage unit 150 with the calculated scores of the competition. Specifically, after the athlete has finished their performance, the calculator 12 receives the numerical values ​​entered by the judge, and the score for the competition is calculated by the score calculation unit 104, display information is generated that corresponds to the number indicating the order of the performance, the event of the competition, the athlete's name as athlete identification information, the team name, the district, the calculated competition score (D score, E score, deductions, total score, and the ranking of the total score).

[0028] Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of display information, in which the event is floor exercise, which is an individual competition for women. As shown in Figure 6, the display information corresponds to the numbers "1" and "2" indicating the order of the performance, the event "women's individual vaulting", the district "A City", "B City", etc., the team name "A High School", "B High School", etc., the names of the athletes "Yamada A-ko", "Sato B-ko", etc., the D score "5.8", "6.2", etc., the E score "8.433", "8.800", the deduction "- (no deduction)", etc., the total score "14.233", "15.000", etc., and the ranking "4", "1", etc. The rankings may be updated and associated with each athlete's performance, or may be associated with each athlete after all athletes have finished their performances.Alternatively, after all athletes have finished their performances and the rankings have been determined, the display information may be updated and sorted in ranking order.

[0029] The transmitting unit 108 transmits various information such as the display information generated by the display information generating unit 106 to the score display device 200 .

[0030] Next, the functional configuration of the score display device 200 will be described. As shown in Figure 5, the score display device 200 displays the calculated score of the competition, is connected to the first venue display device 16A and the second venue display device 16B, and is configured with a memory unit 250, a receiving unit 202, a display control unit 204, a selection receiving unit 206, and a repeat display processing unit 208.

[0031] The storage unit 250 stores various information, screens, etc., and is realized by the ROM 40 and the HDD 44 (see FIG. 4). In this embodiment, the storage unit 250 stores display information transmitted from the score calculation device 100.

[0032] The receiving unit 202 receives various information such as display information transmitted from the score calculation device 100 and stores it in the storage unit 250 . Before the performance of each event begins, the display control unit 204 displays on the judge display device 204A a selection screen on which the attribute information, score elements, and events to be displayed on the venue display device 16 (first venue display device 16A and second venue display device 16B) can be selected. The selection screen also allows the selection of the venue display device 16 that displays the scores of the competition and the like. The selection receiving unit 206 receives the selection of attribute information, scoring elements, events, and venue display devices input by the judges from the selection screen.

[0033] Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a selection screen. As shown in Fig. 7, display item selection area 302 of selection screen 300 displays check boxes for selecting attribute information of player identification information and score elements of the competition score, and display item selection area 304 displays check boxes for selecting competition events. Specifically, the display item selection area 302 displays the attribute information of the athlete identification information (athlete name, team name, district) and the scoring elements of the competition score (total score, D score, E score, deductions, ranking), and the display item selection area 304 displays the competition events (men's, women's, floor exercise, vault, parallel bars, pommel horse, rings, horizontal bar, balance beam, uneven bars), with check boxes on the left side that allow selection of these items, and the items that are desired to be displayed on the venue display device 16 are selected by checking them. Additionally, a drop-down menu is displayed in display device selection area 306, allowing the user to select from a menu item the venue display device 16 that will display the competition scores, etc. By placing the cursor on button 306A and pressing it, all venue display devices 16 that can display the competition scores, etc. are displayed, and the user can select the venue display device 16 that will display the item selected in display item selection areas 302, 304. Then, when the OK button 308 is pressed, the selected display items and display device are confirmed.

[0034] The repeat display processing unit 208 refers to the display information stored in the memory unit 250, and generates a plurality of display screens for each event, each containing the corresponding player identification information and the competition score, and switches between the generated display screens and displays them repeatedly on the venue display device 16 at predetermined intervals (for example, every 6 seconds). In this specification, "repeatedly displaying" means switching between a group of multiple display screens in a predetermined order at predetermined time intervals, in other words, displaying multiple display screens in a loop in a predetermined order at predetermined time intervals.

[0035] In addition, the repeat display processing unit 208 generates multiple display screens including the player identification information of the players who competed in the event selected from the selection screen and the scores for the selected event, and repeatedly displays the multiple generated display screens on the venue display device 16 selected from the selection screen. At this time, the repeat display processing unit 208 generates multiple display screens including the attribute information (player identification information) selected from the selection screen and the score element (competition score) selected from the selection screen, and repeatedly displays the multiple generated display screens.

[0036] Specifically, for example, as shown in the selection screen 300 in FIG. 7, when the first venue display device 16A is selected in the display device selection area 306, all women's events (floor exercise, vault, balance beam, uneven bars) are selected in the display item selection area 304, and attribute information of the athlete name, team name, and district is selected in the display item selection area 302, a display screen containing athlete identification information (athlete name, team name, district) is generated for each of the floor exercise, vault, balance beam, and uneven bars, and the generated multiple display screens are repeatedly displayed on the first venue display device 16A.

[0037] Also, for example, on the selection screen 300 shown in FIG. 7, if the second venue display device 16B is selected in the display device selection area 306, all women's events are selected in the display item selection area 304, and the scoring elements of total score, D score, E score, and deductions are selected in the display item selection area 302, a display screen containing the competition scores (total score, D score, E score, and deductions) for each of the floor exercise, vault, balance beam, and uneven bars is generated, and the multiple generated display screens are repeatedly displayed on the second venue display device 16B. That is, a plurality of display screens for the selected event (floor display screen, vault display screen, balance beam display screen, uneven bars display screen) are repeatedly displayed.

[0038] An example of such a display screen displayed on the venue display devices 16A and 16B is shown in FIG. In FIG. 8(A), a display screen generated by referring to the display information number 1 for Yuka shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the first venue display device 16A and the second venue display device 16B. That is, on the first venue display device 16A, the event is displayed using character data d1 of "Women's, Individual" and image data d2 indicating "Vaulting", and the player identification information is displayed using character data d3 of "A High School, A City, Yamada A-ko". The second venue display device 16B also displays the score of the competition using the numeric data d4 of "14.233" and the table data d5 containing the characters "D5.8, E8.433, minus 0".

[0039] In FIG. 8(B), a display screen generated with reference to display information (not shown) about the vaulting horse is displayed on first venue display device 16A and second venue display device 16B. That is, on the first venue display device 16A, the event is displayed using character data d11 of "Women's, Individual" and image data d12 indicating "Vault", and the player identification information is displayed using character data d13 of "F High School, F City, Kato F-ko". The second venue display device 16B also displays the score of the competition using the numeric data d14 of "13.866" and table data d15 containing the characters "D5.2, E8.766, minus -0.1." For example, the repeated display processing unit 208 displays the display screen of Figure 8(A) for a predetermined time (e.g., 6 seconds), then switches to the display screen of Figure 8(B) and displays it for a predetermined time, and then switches to the display screen of the next event, thereby repeatedly displaying the display screen generated for each event of the competition on the selected venue display device 16.

[0040] In addition, in this embodiment, the display screen is displayed on two venue display devices 16 connected to the score display device 200, but if one venue display device 16 is connected, the display screen as shown in Figures 9(A) and (B) may be displayed repeatedly on one venue display device 16. In FIG. 9(A), a display screen generated by referring to the display information number 1 of the floor shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on one first venue display device 16. That is, on the venue display device 16, player identification information is displayed using character data d21 of "Yamada A, A High School," the event is displayed using character data d22 of "Women's, Individual" and image data d23 indicating "Vault," and the score of the competition is displayed using numeric data d24 of "14.233" and character data d25 of "D5.8, E8.433, minus 0." In FIG. 9(B), a display screen generated by referring to display information (not shown) for the vault, which is the event to be displayed after the floor exercise, is displayed on one venue display device 16. That is, on the venue display device 16, athlete identification information is displayed using character data d31 of "Kato F-ko, F High School," the event is displayed using character data d32 of "Women's, Individual" and image data d33 indicating "Vault," and the competition score is displayed using numeric data d34 of "13.866" and numeric data d35 of "D5.2, E8.766, minus -0.1."

[0041] In addition, when the next athlete's performance in one of the multiple events is completed and new display information is generated, the repeat display processing unit 208 switches the display screen of the event that is being repeatedly displayed to a display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and repeatedly displays it on the venue display device 16. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, in the floor exercise event, when the performance of "Yamada A-san" in performance number 1 has finished and the competition score is being repeatedly displayed, when the performance of "Sato B-san" in performance number 2 finishes next and new display information is generated by the score calculation device 100, the display screen of "Yamada A-san" that has been repeatedly displayed is switched to the display screen of "Sato B-san" that has been generated by referring to the new display information, and is repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16.

[0042] In addition, for an event among multiple events in which all athletes have completed their performances, the repeat display processing unit 208 switches the display screen of the event that is being repeatedly displayed to a list screen that associates the athlete identification information of all athletes with the competition scores, and repeatedly displays this on the venue display device 16. For example, even after all the athletes have finished their performances in the floor exercise, there may be cases where performances in other events such as the vault or balance beam are still ongoing. In such cases, after a predetermined time has passed since the display screen of the athlete who last performed in the floor exercise is repeatedly displayed, the display information shown in Fig. 6 is referenced, and the screen is switched to a list screen in which the athlete's name (athlete identification information) is associated with the total score (score of the competition), and this is repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16. In this way, while the performances of other events are being performed, the list image for the floor exercise is repeatedly displayed, so that athletes and spectators who look at the venue display device 16 can see the scores of all athletes in the floor exercise event and can also understand that all athletes have finished their performances.

[0043] Next, the score display process by the score display system 10A of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of score display processing in the score display system according to the first embodiment.

[0044] First, before the performance of each event begins, the display control unit 204 of the score display device 200 displays a selection screen (FIG. 7) on the judge display device 204A (step S10), and accepts selection of attribute information, score elements, event, and venue display device from the selection screen (step S12). This determines the display items and display device when displaying the competition score.

[0045] Then, after the performances of each event have begun and ended, the receiving unit 102 of the score calculation device 100 installed for each event receives numerical values ​​based on the judges' decisions entered from multiple calculators 12 (step S14). The score calculation unit 104 calculates the score of the competition for each event based on the values ​​transmitted from the plurality of calculators 12 (step S16). Then, the display information generation unit 106 generates display information that associates the player identification information stored in the storage unit 150 with the calculated competition score (step S18), and the transmission unit 108 transmits the display information to the score display device 200.

[0046] The receiving unit 202 of the score display device 200 receives display information from each score calculation device 100 installed for each event, and stores it in the storage unit 250. The repeated display processing unit 208 refers to the display information stored in the memory unit 250 to generate a plurality of display screens including player identification information for each event and the competition scores, and repeatedly displays the generated plurality of display screens by sequentially switching them on the venue display device 16 at predetermined intervals (step S20).

[0047] The repetitive display processing unit 208 determines whether or not the performance of the next athlete has ended in any event and new display information has been generated (step S22). That is, when the performance of the next athlete in any event is completed and the score of the competition is calculated by the score calculation unit 104, the display information generation unit 106 generates new display information, and the transmission unit 108 transmits it to the score display device 200. The new display information transmitted to the score display device 200 is then stored in the storage unit 250.

[0048] If new display information is generated (step S22: YES), the repeat display processing unit 208 switches the display screen of the event that is being repeatedly displayed to a display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and repeatedly displays it on the venue display device 16 (step S24). On the other hand, if new display information has not been generated (step S22: NO), the process proceeds to step S26.

[0049] Next, the repeat display processing unit 208 determines whether there is an event in which all athletes have completed their performances (step S26), and if there is an event in which all athletes have completed their performances (step S26: YES), the repeat display processing unit 208 switches the display screen for that event to a list screen and displays it repeatedly on the venue display device 16 (step S28). On the other hand, if there is no event in which all athletes have completed their performances (step S26: NO), the process proceeds to step S30.

[0050] Then, it is determined whether or not the performances of all events have been completed (step S30), and if the performances of all events have not been completed (step S30: NO), the process returns to step S22 and repeats the process. On the other hand, if the performances of all events have been completed (step S30: YES), the process ends.

[0051] In this way, according to the display processing system of this embodiment, when displaying the scores of gymnastics competitions in which multiple events are held in parallel at one venue, multiple display screens containing athlete identification information and competition scores for each event are generated, and the multiple generated display screens are displayed repeatedly by switching between them in sequence at predetermined intervals on the venue display device 16. Therefore, fewer on-site display devices 16 are required compared to the conventional method of installing a display device for each of multiple events, which is advantageous in that it reduces equipment costs while also allowing for easy display of information identifying athletes along with the competition scores. Furthermore, even if there is a need to install multiple venue display devices 16 that display the same information so that a large number of spectators can see the scores and player information from various locations in the venue, there is no need to prepare a venue display device 16 for each event, and only a minimum number of venue display devices 16 is required, which is advantageous in reducing equipment costs.

[0052] Furthermore, since multiple display screens containing the athlete identification information of the athletes who competed in the selected event and the scores for the selected event are repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16, the scores for the desired event can be displayed, which is advantageous in that it makes it easier to see the information identifying the athletes along with the scores for the event. Therefore, for example, in a gymnastics event with 10 events, the scores for men's gymnastics can be displayed on the first venue display device 16A and the scores for women's gymnastics can be displayed on the second venue display device 16B. In addition, since the venue display device 16 is configured to repeatedly display multiple display screens containing selected attribute information, the desired attribute information can be displayed, which is advantageous in making it easier to see information identifying the players along with the competition scores. Furthermore, since the generated multiple display screens are configured to be displayed repeatedly on the selected venue display device 16, multiple display screens can be displayed repeatedly on desired venue display devices 16, which is advantageous in displaying the information identifying the athletes along with the competition scores in a more easily viewable manner. Therefore, for example, the scores of the competition can be displayed on the venue display device 16 installed closest to the location where the performance is taking place.

[0053] In addition, since the venue display device 16 is configured to repeatedly display multiple display screens containing the selected scoring elements, the desired scoring elements can be displayed, which is advantageous in making it easier to see the information identifying the players along with the competition scores. Furthermore, when the next performance in any of the multiple events is completed and new display information is generated, the display screen for that event that has been repeatedly displayed is switched to a display screen generated by referring to the new display information and is repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16. This allows the number of display screens that are repeatedly displayed to be kept constant, and the latest competition scores for each event to be repeatedly displayed, which is advantageous in making it easier to see the information that identifies the athlete along with the competition scores. Furthermore, for an event in which all athletes have completed their performances among multiple events, the display screen for that event that is being repeatedly displayed can be switched to a list screen that associates the athlete identification information of all athletes with the competition scores, and this screen can be repeatedly displayed on the venue display device.This makes it possible to display the results of all athletes for events that finished earlier than other events, and by displaying the list screen, it is possible to indicate that all athletes have completed their performances in that event.

[0054] (Second embodiment) In the first embodiment, the scores for gymnastics, in which multiple events are performed at one venue, are displayed, whereas in the second embodiment, the scores for table tennis, in which multiple competitive matches are played at one venue, are displayed. In the following description of the embodiment, the same parts and members as those in the first embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted, and the description will focus on the parts that are different from the first embodiment.

[0055] In this embodiment, five matches are played in parallel on five table tennis tables (tables 1 to 5) installed in one venue, and the score display system displays the scores of the matches. Note that in this embodiment, five table tennis tables are installed and five matches are played in parallel, but the number of installed tables (number of matches) can be set as desired.

[0056] In table tennis, players take turns serving, and a game is won when the first player to score 11 points wins. When the score between the two players is 10-10 (deuce), the game continues until the difference between the two players is two points. In a 7-game match, the winner is the first to win 4 games, and in a 5-game match, the winner is the first to win 3 games. These scoring rules are merely an example and are periodically reviewed and revised, and may be changed as appropriate.

[0057] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a score display system according to the second embodiment. As shown in Figure 11, the score display system 10B is installed at the venue where the match is held, and is composed of a calculator 12 (12A to 12E), an information processing device 14B (score calculation device 100, score display device 200), and venue display devices 16 (first venue display device 16A, second venue display device 16B).

[0058] A calculator 12 is installed for each table tennis table (for each match) where a match is played, and is placed, for example, on the table where the umpire sits. Numerical values ​​based on the judgment of the umpire using the calculator 12 are input into the calculator 12. That is, when the judge determines that one of the competing players has earned one point, a numerical value indicating this is entered. The configuration of the calculator 12 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 11, each calculator 12 is connected via a USB line 24 to a USB hub 22 (22A, 22B) provided nearby. In the example shown in FIG. 11, five calculators 12A to 12E are shown, with calculators 12A to 12C connected to USB hub 22A and calculators 12D and 12E connected to USB hub 22B. The USB hub 22A and the USB hub 22B are connected to each other via a USB line 24. The USB hub 22A is connected to the score calculation device 100 via the USB line 24. That is, the plurality of calculators 12 are connected to the information processing device 14B via the USB line 24.

[0060] The information processing device 14B is configured to include a score calculation device 100 and a score display device 200. The score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 are connected to a router 28 via a LAN line 26 and are connectable to each other. That is, the information (numerical values, etc.) sent from the calculator 12 is transmitted to the score calculation device 100 via the USB line 24, and is transmitted from the score calculation device 100 to the score display device 200 via the LAN line 26. Furthermore, the score display device 200 is connected to the venue display devices 16 (first venue display device 16A, second venue display device 16B) via a LAN line 26 and a router 28B. The hardware configurations of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[0061] Moreover, since the configurations of the score calculation device 100 and the score display device 200 are the same as those in the first embodiment, only the differences will be explained with reference to the functional configuration diagram of FIG. First, the functional configuration of the score calculation device 100 will be described. The storage unit 150 stores player identification information having multiple pieces of attribute information for identifying players, and in this embodiment, the player identification information is stored in association with the table tennis table and the order of the match.

[0062] The receiving unit 102 receives a numerical value input from the calculator 12 based on the judgment of the referee using the calculator 12 . That is, when it is determined that one of the competing players has acquired one point, the receiving unit 102 receives a numerical value indicating that fact.

[0063] The score calculation unit 104 calculates the score of the competition based on the numerical values ​​transmitted from the multiple calculators 12. That is, the score calculation unit 104 calculates the score of the competition for each match by adding up the numerical values ​​transmitted from the multiple calculators 12 based on predetermined scoring rules.

[0064] The display information generating unit 106 generates display information that associates the player identification information stored in the storage unit 150 with the calculated scores of the competition. Specifically, when the score calculation unit 104 calculates the score of the competition, the display information generation unit 106 generates display information that corresponds to a number indicating the table, the player name which is player identification information, the organization name, the district, the calculated score of the competition, and the game points. The display information generation unit 106 also updates the display information with the game score calculated during the match. That is, when one of the competing players gains another point, the value input by the referee is received from the calculator 12, and the game score is calculated by the score calculation unit 104, the game score and game points are updated accordingly.

[0065] Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an example of display information, which shows the display information when a match is being played on the first to fifth table tennis tables. As shown in Figure 12, the display information corresponds to the number "1" or "2" indicating the table tennis table, the district "G City" or "H City" or the like, the organization name "G High School" or "H High School" or the like, the player name "Takahashi G-ko" or "Ito H-ko" or the like, the competition score "6" or "9" or the like, and the game points "2" or "1" or the like.

[0066] Next, the functional configuration of the score display device 200 will be described. Before the match begins, the display control unit 204 displays on the referee display device 204A a selection screen on which the user can select attribute information, competition scores, game points, and table tennis table (match) to be displayed on the venue display devices 16 (first venue display device 16A and second venue display device 16B). The selection screen also allows the selection of the venue display device 16 that displays the scores of the competition and the like. The selection receiving unit 206 receives the selection of attribute information, competition scores, game points, table tennis table (match), and venue display device input by the referee from the selection screen.

[0067] Fig. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a selection screen. As shown in Fig. 13, display item selection area 402 of selection screen 400 displays check boxes for selecting attribute information of player identification information (player name, team name, district), competition score, and game points, and display item selection area 404 displays check boxes for selecting a table tennis table (select a match), and items desired to be displayed on venue display device 16 are selected by checking them. Additionally, a drop-down menu is displayed in the display device selection area 406, allowing the user to select from a menu item the venue display device 16 that will display the competition scores, etc. By placing the cursor on button 406A and pressing it, all venue display devices 16 that can display the competition scores, etc. are displayed, and the user can select the venue display device 16 that will display the item selected in the display item selection areas 402, 404. Then, when the OK button 408 is pressed, the selected display items and display device are confirmed.

[0068] The repeat display processing unit 208 refers to the display information stored in the memory unit 250 and generates a plurality of display screens for each match, each display screen including the corresponding player identification information and the score of the match, and repeatedly displays the generated display screens on the venue display device 16 by sequentially switching between them at predetermined intervals (for example, every 6 seconds). In addition, the repeat display processing unit 208 generates a plurality of display screens including the player identification information of the players who played a match on the table selected from the selection screen and the scores of the match on the selected table, and repeatedly displays the generated plurality of display screens on the venue display device 16 selected from the selection screen. At this time, the repeat display processing unit 208 generates a plurality of display screens including the attribute information (player identification information) selected from the selection screen, and repeatedly displays the generated plurality of display screens.

[0069] Specifically, for example, as shown in the selection screen 400 in FIG. 13, when the first venue display device 16A is selected in the display device selection area 406, the first to third table tennis tables are selected in the display item selection area 404, and further, the player name, team name, and district attribute information, score (competition score), and game points are selected in the display item selection area 402, a display screen including player identification information (player name, team name, district), competition score, and game points is generated for each of the first to third table tennis tables, and the three generated display screens are repeatedly displayed on the first venue display device 16A.

[0070] An example of such a display screen displayed on the venue display device 16A is the display screen shown in FIG. In FIG. 14(A), a display screen generated by referring to table tennis table number 1 shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on first venue display device 16A. That is, on the first venue display device 16A, the match is displayed using character data d41 of "first table tennis table," player identification information is displayed using character data d42 of "G High School, G City, Takahashi Gko / H High School, H City, Ito Hko," game points are displayed using the number of filled-in rectangle data d43, and the competition score is displayed using character data d44 of "6-9."

[0071] In FIG. 14(B), a display screen generated with reference to table tennis table number 2 shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on first venue display device 16A. That is, on the first venue display device 16A, the match is displayed using the character data d51 of "2nd table tennis table," player identification information is displayed using the character data d52 of "J High School, J City, Watanabe Jko / K High School, K City, Yamamoto Kko," game points are displayed using the number of filled-in rectangle data d53, and the competition score is displayed using the character data d54 of "8-10." For example, the repeated display processing unit 208 displays the display screen of the first table tennis table shown in Figure 14(A) for a predetermined time (e.g., 6 seconds), then switches to the display screen of the second table tennis table shown in Figure 14(B) and displays it for a predetermined time, and then switches to the display screen of the match on the next table tennis table, thereby repeatedly displaying the display screen generated for each match on the selected venue display device 16.

[0072] Furthermore, when the display information is updated for one of the multiple matches being played on the multiple table tennis tables, the repeat display processing unit 208 switches the display screen of the match that is being repeatedly displayed to a display screen generated by referring to the updated display information, and repeatedly displays it on the venue display device 16. That is, for example, when "Takahashi G-ko" scores one point at the first table tennis table and the display information shown in Figure 12 is updated, the display screen of Figure 14 that is repeatedly displayed is switched to a display screen generated by referring to the updated display information, i.e., a display screen in which the character data d44 of the competition score is updated to "7-9", and this display screen is repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16.

[0073] In addition, when the next player's match begins and new display information is generated in one of the multiple matches being played on the multiple table tennis tables, the repeat display processing unit 208 switches the display screen of the match that is being repeatedly displayed to a display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and repeatedly displays it on the venue display device 16. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, when a match between "Takahashi A-ko" and "Ito H-ko" ends on the first table tennis table and the next match between new players begins, and new display information is generated, the display screen of the match between "Takahashi A-ko" and "Ito H-ko" that has been repeatedly displayed is switched to a display screen generated by referring to the new display information of the new player, and is repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16.

[0074] Next, a score display process by the score display system according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of score display processing in the score display system according to the second embodiment.

[0075] First, before a match begins on each table, the display control unit 204 of the score display device 200 displays a selection screen (FIG. 13) on the referee display device 204A (step S40), and accepts selections of attribute information, match score, game points, table (match), and venue display device from the selection screen (step S42). This determines the display items and display device to use when displaying the match score.

[0076] After the match has started on each table, the receiving unit 102 of the score calculation device 100 receives the numerical values ​​based on the judges' decisions input from the plurality of calculators 12 (step S44). The score calculation unit 104 calculates the score of the competition for each match based on the values ​​transmitted from the plurality of calculators 12 (step S46). Then, the display information generation unit 106 generates display information that associates the player identification information stored in the storage unit 150 with the calculated competition score (step S48), and the transmission unit 108 transmits the display information to the score display device 200.

[0077] The receiving unit 202 of the score display device 200 receives the display information from the score calculation device 100 and stores it in the storage unit 250. The repeat display processing unit 208 refers to the display information stored in the memory unit 250 to generate a plurality of display screens including player identification information and competition scores for each match, and repeatedly displays the generated plurality of display screens by sequentially switching them on the venue display device 16 at predetermined intervals (step S50).

[0078] The repetitive display processing unit 208 determines whether or not the display information has been updated in any of the matches being played on the multiple (five) table tennis tables (step S52). That is, when one of the competing players in a match earns one point and the score of the match is calculated by the score calculation unit 104, the display information generation unit 106 updates the display information, and the transmission unit 108 transmits it to the score display device 200. The updated display information transmitted to the score display device 200 is then stored in the storage unit 250.

[0079] If updated display information is generated (step S52: YES), the repeat display processing unit 208 switches the display screen of the match that is being repeatedly displayed to a display screen generated by referring to the updated display information, and repeatedly displays it on the venue display device 16 (step S54). On the other hand, if the display information has not been updated (step S52: NO), the process proceeds to step S56.

[0080] Next, the repetitive display processing unit 208 determines whether the next match has started in any of the multiple matches being played on the multiple (five) table tennis tables and whether new display information has been generated (step S56). That is, when the match of the next players in any one of the matches starts and the score of the competition is calculated by the score calculation unit 104, the display information generation unit 106 generates new display information, and the transmission unit 108 transmits it to the score display device 200. Then, the new display information transmitted to the score display device 200 is stored in the storage unit 250.

[0081] If new display information is generated (step S56: YES), the repeat display processing unit 208 switches the display screen of the match that is being repeatedly displayed to a display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and repeatedly displays it on the venue display device 16 (step S58). On the other hand, if new display information has not been generated (step S56: NO), the process proceeds to step S60.

[0082] Then, it is determined whether all the matches have ended (step S60), and if all the matches have not ended (step S60: NO), the process returns to step S52 and repeats the process. On the other hand, if all the matches have ended (step S60: YES), the process ends.

[0083] In this way, according to the display processing system of this embodiment, when displaying the scores of a table tennis competition in which multiple matches are held in parallel at one venue, multiple display screens containing player identification information and the scores of the match are generated for each match, and the multiple generated display screens are displayed repeatedly by switching between them in sequence at predetermined intervals on the venue display device 16. Therefore, fewer on-site display devices 16 are required compared to the conventional method of installing a display device for each of multiple matches, which is advantageous in that it reduces equipment costs while also making it possible to clearly display information identifying players along with the scores of the matches. Furthermore, even if there is a need to install multiple venue display devices 16 that display the same information so that a large number of spectators can see the scores and player information from various locations in the venue, there is no need to prepare a venue display device 16 for each match, and only a minimum number of venue display devices 16 is required, which is advantageous in reducing equipment costs.

[0084] In addition, the venue display device 16 is configured to repeatedly display multiple display screens containing the player identification information of the players who played in the selected match and the scores of the selected match, so that the scores of the desired match can be displayed, which is advantageous in making it easier to see the information identifying the players along with the scores of the match. In addition, since the venue display device 16 is configured to repeatedly display multiple display screens containing selected attribute information, the desired attribute information can be displayed, which is advantageous in making it easier to see information identifying the players along with the competition scores. Furthermore, since the generated display screens are repeatedly displayed on the selected venue display device 16, the multiple display screens can be repeatedly displayed on the desired venue display device 16, which is advantageous in displaying the information identifying the players along with the competition scores in a more easily viewable manner. Therefore, for example, the scores of the competition can be displayed on the venue display device 16 installed closest to the location where the match is being played.

[0085] Furthermore, when the display information is updated for one of the multiple matches, the display screen of that match that has been repeatedly displayed is switched to a display screen generated by referring to the updated display information and repeatedly displayed on the venue display device 16. This allows the score of the competition currently being played to be displayed, which is advantageous in that it allows the player to easily grasp the progress of the match along with the score of the competition. Furthermore, when the next match begins and new display information is generated for one of the multiple matches, the display screen for that match that has been repeatedly displayed is switched to a display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and this is repeatedly displayed on the venue display device.This allows the number of display screens that are repeatedly displayed to be kept constant, and the latest competition scores for each match to be repeatedly displayed, which is advantageous in making it easier to see the information that identifies the players along with the competition scores.

[0086] In the first and second embodiments described above, the information processing devices 14A and 14B are configured to include a score calculation device 100 and a score display device, but the processing performed by these devices may also be configured to be performed by a single device. In addition, in the second embodiment, a calculator 12 is installed on each table and one score calculation device 100 is used to calculate the score for the competition, but it is also possible to install a score calculation device 100 on each table without installing a calculator 12 and directly input numerical values ​​based on the judge's judgment into the score calculation device 100. In the first and second embodiments, the numerical values ​​judged by each judge are input using the calculator 12 as a numerical value input device, but the present invention may be configured using a device other than the calculator 12. That is, any device capable of inputting numerical values, such as a tablet terminal, a laptop computer, or a smartphone, may be used as the numerical value input device. In this case, the numerical values ​​input to the score calculation device 100 are transmitted via a LAN cable, Wi-Fi, or the like. In the first embodiment, gymnastics was used as an example of the sport, but it may be used for other sports such as rhythmic gymnastics, as long as players compete in a number of different events. Also, in the second embodiment, table tennis was used as an example of the sport, but it may be used for other sports such as karate, as long as players compete in a head-to-head match.

[0087] The programs executed by the score calculation device and score display device of this embodiment are provided in advance in a HDD, ROM, etc. The programs executed by the score calculation device and score display device of this embodiment may also be provided by being recorded in an installable or executable file format on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM or DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). Furthermore, the programs executed by the score calculation device and score display device of this embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by being downloaded via the network. Furthermore, the programs executed by the score calculation device and score display device of this embodiment may be configured to be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet. Furthermore, for example, at least some or all of the functions of the above-described units may be realized by dedicated hardware circuits (for example, semiconductor integrated circuits, etc.). [Explanation of symbols]

[0088] 10A, 10B score display system 12. Calculator 14A, 14B Information processing device 16 (16A, 16B) 100(100A, 100B) Score Calculation Device 102 Receiving unit 104 Score Calculation Section 106 Display information generation section 108 Transmitter 150 Storage section 200 Score Display Device 202 Receiving unit 204 Display control unit 204A Referee display device 206 Selection Reception Department 208 Repeat display processing unit 250 Storage section 300, 400 selection screen

Claims

1. A score display system that displays scores for a competition in which a plurality of events or a plurality of matches are held in parallel at a single venue, comprising: a plurality of numerical input devices that can communicate with each other; and an information processing device that is connected to the plurality of numerical input devices via a communication line, The plurality of numerical value input devices input numerical values ​​based on the judgments of the plurality of judges, The information processing device includes: a score calculation unit that calculates a score for the competition based on the numerical values ​​transmitted from the plurality of numerical value input devices; a display information generating unit that generates display information that associates player identification information that identifies the players participating in the competition with the calculated scores of the competition; a repeat display processing unit that references the display information to generate, for each of the events or each of the matches, a plurality of display screens including the corresponding player identification information and the scores of the competition, and that repeatedly displays the generated plurality of display screens by sequentially switching them at predetermined intervals on a venue display device installed at the venue; A score display system comprising:

2. The information processing device includes: A referee display device that is visible to the referee; a display control unit that displays, on the referee display device, a selection screen on which the event or the match to be displayed on the venue display device can be selected; the repeated display processing unit generates the plurality of display screens including the player identification information of the players who participated in the competition in the event or the match selected from the selection screen and the scores of the competition in the selected event or the match, and repeatedly displays the plurality of generated display screens on the venue display device.

2. The score display system according to claim 1.

3. The player identification information has a plurality of pieces of attribute information, The selection screen further allows the user to select the attribute information to be displayed on the venue display device, the repeat display processing unit generates the plurality of display screens including the attribute information selected from the selection screen, and repeatedly displays the generated plurality of display screens on the venue display device.

3. The score display system according to claim 2.

4. a plurality of venue display devices are installed in the venue; the selection screen further allows the venue display device to select which of the plurality of display screens is to be displayed; the repeated display processing unit repeatedly displays the generated plurality of display screens on the venue display device selected from the selection screen.

4. The score display system according to claim 2 or 3.

5. The competition includes gymnastics and involves performances in the plurality of events, the plurality of numerical input devices are installed for each of the judges; the score calculation unit calculates the score of the competition for each of the events by processing the numerical values ​​transmitted from the plurality of numerical value input devices based on predetermined scoring rules; 5. The score display system according to claim 4.

6. The score of the competition has a plurality of scoring elements including a score evaluating the performance, a deduction point, and a total score; The selection screen further allows the user to select the score element to be displayed on the venue display device, the repeat display processing unit generates the plurality of display screens including the score elements selected from the selection screen, and repeatedly displays the generated plurality of display screens on the venue display device.

6. The score display system according to claim 5.

7. when the next performance in any one of the plurality of events is completed and new display information is generated, the repeat display processing unit switches the display screen of the event that has been repeatedly displayed to the display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and repeatedly displays the display screen on the venue display device.

7. The score display system according to claim 6.

8. the repeat display processing unit, in an event in which all athletes have completed their performances among the plurality of events, switches the display screen of the event that is being repeatedly displayed to a list screen in which the athlete identification information of all athletes is associated with the scores of the competition, and repeatedly displays the list screen on the venue display device.

8. The score display system according to claim 7.

9. The sport includes table tennis and is a competitive match, The numerical input device is installed at each location where a match is played, the score calculation unit calculates the score of the competition for each match by adding up the numerical values ​​transmitted from the numerical value input device based on predetermined scoring rules; 5. The score display system according to claim 4.

10. the display information generation unit updates the display information according to the score of the competition calculated during the match; when the display information is updated for any one of the plurality of matches, the repeated display processing unit switches the repeatedly displayed display screen for the match to the display screen generated by referring to the updated display information, and repeatedly displays the display screen on the venue display device.

10. The score display system according to claim 9.

11. when a next match among the plurality of matches starts and new display information is generated, the repeated display processing unit switches the display screen of the match that has been repeatedly displayed to the display screen generated by referring to the new display information, and repeatedly displays the display screen on the venue display device.

11. The score display system according to claim 10.

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