Method for operating ski courses at a ski resort and system for operating ski courses at a ski resort

Abstract

To provide a method of managing ski courses and a system for managing ski courses in a ski resort where a user can enjoy skiing on a ski course, and can enjoy watching a skiing time and a skiing video or a digest thereof after the skiing.SOLUTION: A method of managing skiing courses in a ski resort includes a reception step of receiving skiing on a skiing course using a reception terminal, a permission notification step of notifying a user of permission of starting skiing using a start permission device, an imaging step of capturing a video of the user skiing on the skiing course using an imaging device, a skiing time measuring step of measuring the skiing time of the user, a display step of displaying the skiing video or a thumbnail image of the skiing video and the skiing time on a display device visible to the public, and a billing step of performing at least one of charging the user for skiing on the skiing course and charging the user for purchasing the skiing video.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for operating a ski course at a ski resort and a system for operating a ski course at a ski resort. [Background technology]

[0002] Techniques for measuring the time a skier takes to ski down a slope are known. It is also known to capture video of the skier while skiing using a smartphone or video camera. However, in reality, the measurement of skiing time and the capture of video are performed independently, and in particular, the capture of video is often dependent on manual capture by friends, family, or acquaintances.

[0003] As a related technique, Patent Document 1 discloses a device and method for filming and recording an attraction. However, the device and method described in Patent Document 1 have no relation to skiers' runs, and there is no mention or suggestion of a relationship with measuring runs. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 2007-505552 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a method and system for operating a ski course at a ski resort, which allows a user to enjoy skiing on a ski course and, after skiing, to enjoy it again by viewing the skiing time and a video of the skiing or a digest of the video. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The following describes the means for solving the problems using the numbers and symbols used in the description of the invention. These numbers and symbols are added in parentheses for reference purposes to show an example of the correspondence between the claims and the description of the invention. Therefore, the claims should not be interpreted as being limited by the parenthetical descriptions.

[0007] In some embodiments, a method for operating a ski course at a ski resort includes a reception process using a reception terminal (2) to receive an application for skiing on a ski course (C) extending from a start point (SP) to a finish point (GP); a permission notification process using a start permission device (3) to notify a user of permission to start; a capturing process using an imaging device (4) to capture a video of the user skiing on the ski course (C); a ski time measurement process to measure the user's skiing time from the start point (SP) to the finish point (GP); a display process to display the skiing video (61) or a thumbnail image of the skiing video and the skiing time measured in the ski time measurement process on a display device (6) visible to the public; and a charging process to perform at least one of charging the user a fee for skiing on the ski course (C) and charging the user a purchase fee for the skiing video.

[0008] In the above-mentioned method for operating a ski course at a ski resort, the permission notification process may be executed when the user's front runner reaches the finish point (GP), when a predetermined time has passed since the front runner departed from the start point (SP), or when an official operates the start permission device (3) or remote controller (38).

[0009] In the above-described method for operating a ski course at a ski resort, the imaging step may include a first imaging step of imaging the ski course over a wide area so that the user's skiing position on the ski course (C) can be determined, and a second imaging step of imaging the user's turning motion at a turn point (P) on the ski course (C). The video of the user skiing or the video purchased by the user displayed on the publicly visible display device (6) may include a first video (69-1) captured in the first imaging step and a second video (69-2) in which the user's turning motion is captured in the second imaging step. The second video (69-2) may be configured to display the user (U) in an enlarged manner compared to the first video (69-1).

[0010] In the above-mentioned method for operating a ski course at a ski resort, the second video (69-2) may be popped up on the first video (69-1) at the timing when the user performs the turning motion while the first video (69-1) is being played, or the displayed video may be switched from the first video (69-1) to the second video (69-2) at the timing when the user performs the turning motion.

[0011] In the above-described method for operating a ski course at a ski resort, the second video (69-2) may be configured to be played back in slow motion at a speed slower than the speed at which the first video (69-1) is played back.

[0012] In the above-described method for operating a ski course at a ski resort, the display device (6) may be installed inside a building (110). Also, the display screen of the display device (6) may be placed facing a transparent window (111) or a transparent wall of the building (110) so that the skiing video (61) or a thumbnail image of the skiing video, and the skiing time (T) measured in the skiing time measurement step are visible from outside the building (110).

[0013] In the above-described method for operating a ski course at a ski resort, the display step may include displaying a list of skiing information of a first group of multiple users who have skied the ski course (C) most recently at the current time on the display device (6). The list of skiing information (68a) may include identification information for identifying each of the first group of multiple users and the skiing time of each of the first group of multiple users.

[0014] In the above-mentioned method for operating a ski course at a ski resort, the listed skiing information may include information (Q3) regarding the location where each skiing video of the first group of multiple users or thumbnail images of each skiing video of the first group of multiple users is displayed.

[0015] In the above-described ski resort running method, the display step may include displaying the running information of a second group of users who ran the running course (C) during a predetermined period in order of running time. The running information (68b) may include identification information for identifying each of the second group of users and the running time of each of the second group of users. The list display and the ranking display may be performed simultaneously or alternately.

[0016] The above-mentioned method for operating a ski course at a ski resort may include a step of charging the user a purchase fee for the ski video, and a step of a ski course operating system sending information for obtaining the ski video to the user's email address before or after the purchase fee for the ski video is charged to the user.

[0017] The above-mentioned method for operating a ski resort ski course may further include a skiing time information registration step of registering skiing time information when a member user skis down the ski course, together with skiing date and time information, in the member information management server 100. The method may also be configured so that the member user who logs in to the member-only site can check the skiing time information and skiing date and time information.

[0018] In some embodiments, the ski resort running course management system includes a reception terminal (2) that accepts users for skiing on a ski course (C) extending from a start point (SP) to a finish point (GP), a start permission device (3) that notifies users of permission to start, an imaging device (4) that captures video of the user skiing on the ski course (C), a skiing time measurement device (5) that measures the user's skiing time from the start point (SP) to the finish point (GP), a display device (6) that is positioned in a publicly visible location and displays the skiing video (61) or a thumbnail image of the skiing video and the skiing time measured by the skiing time measurement device (5), and a billing device (7) that is used to charge the user a fee for skiing on the ski course (C) and / or to charge the user a purchase fee for the skiing video (61). [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] The present invention provides a method and system for operating a ski course at a ski resort, which allows a user to enjoy skiing down a ski course and, after skiing, to enjoy it again by viewing the skiing time and a video of the skiing or a digest thereof. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a user sliding down a sliding course. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a ski course operation system according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of member information managed by the member information management server. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of media owned by a user. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a medium provided to a user. [Figure 6]FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a start permission device. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating another example of a start permission device. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically illustrating yet another example of the start permission device. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a display device. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating another example of a display device. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the display screen of a display device is arranged to face the inner surface of a transparent window or wall of a building. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a display device. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a display device. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically illustrating yet another example of a display device. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the second terminal. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] The following describes an embodiment of a ski resort runway operating method and a ski resort runway operating system 1 with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, components and parts having the same functions are given the same reference numerals, and repeated explanations of components and parts with the same reference numerals will be omitted.

[0022] (Definition of terms) In this specification, the term "user" refers to a person who skis on the ski course C. A user may be a registered member, or a non-registered non-member.

[0023] In this specification, "member" refers to a person who is registered as a member and skis on ski course C. A member can also be called a member user. A member is assigned a member ID to distinguish them from other members.

[0024] In this specification, the term "non-member" refers to a person who is not a registered member and who skis on ski course C. A non-member can also be referred to as a non-member user.

[0025] (Embodiment) An overview of a ski resort running course management method and a ski resort running course management system 1 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 is a diagram showing a user running a running course C. Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of the running course management system 1 according to an embodiment.

[0026] (Ski Course C) As illustrated in FIG. 1 , a ski resort has a sliding course C extending from a start point SP to a finish point GP. While FIG. 1 shows the sliding course C with a dashed line, the dashed line is imaginary and no actual line is drawn on the sliding course C. The sliding course C is defined, for example, by a plurality of poles P installed on the slope of the ski resort. The sliding course C may be a course corresponding to any of the following events: downhill, slalom, giant slalom, and super-G (super giant slalom), or may be another course. Note that the following description will be given assuming that the sliding course C is a skiing course; however, the sliding course C may also be a snowboarding course as long as it has a start point SP and a finish point GP.

[0027] The plurality of poles P may also include multiple pairs of poles each consisting of an inside pole and an outside pole. Alternatively, the plurality of poles P may include multiple single poles in which the outside pole is omitted. In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the plurality of poles P include a first pair of poles P1 that defines the first gate the user must pass through first, and a final pair of poles PE that defines the final gate the user must pass through last. The plurality of poles P also include a right turn pole PR that defines the location where a right turn should be made, and a left turn pole PL that defines the location where a left turn should be made.

[0028] (Overview of Ski Course Management System 1) As shown in FIG. 2, the skating course operation system 1 includes a reception terminal 2, a start permission device 3, an imaging device 4, a skating time measurement device 5, a display device 6, and a billing device 7.

[0029] The reception terminal 2 accepts applications for skiing on the ski course C that extends from the start point SP to the finish point GP. The reception terminal 2 is preferably operated by a ski resort staff member. However, if the reception is automated, the reception terminal 2 may be operated by the user.

[0030] The start permission device 3 notifies the user of the start permission. The start permission device 3 may include a status display unit 32 that displays information regarding whether or not the start is permitted, or may include a sound generator that indicates by sound whether or not the start is permitted.

[0031] The imaging device 4 captures video of the user gliding down the skating course C. In the example shown in Fig. 2, the imaging device 4 includes multiple cameras. In this specification, the term "camera" refers to a camera with a video capture function, such as a video camera.

[0032] The skating time measurement device 5 measures the user's skating time from the start point SP to the goal point GP.

[0033] Display device 6 is placed in a position visible to the public. Display device 6 displays a video 61 of the user's skating captured by imaging device 4 or a thumbnail image of the video, and the user's skating time measured by skating time measurement device 5.

[0034] The billing device 7 is a device used to bill the user for the skating fee for the skating course C and / or to bill the user for the purchase fee for the skating video.

[0035] The charging device 7 may be a device that reads card information from a user's card (e.g., a credit card, debit card, or transportation card) to receive a fee from the user, a device that communicates with the user's smartphone to receive electronic money from the user, a device that receives cash and issues a ski ticket, or any other type of charging device. In this specification, the term "ski ticket" also includes a multi-ride pass. The charging device 7 may also be a device that issues a receipt in connection with charging the user. The reception terminal 2 described above may function as the charging device 7, or the reception terminal 2 and the charging device 7 may be separate entities. Furthermore, if the lift fee or the entrance fee to the ski resort includes a service for using the ski course C, including a skiing time measurement service, or a service for transferring a video of the skiing on the ski course C to the user, the charging device 7 described above may be a device that charges the user for the lift fee or the ski resort entrance fee.

[0036] (Overview of how the ski course is operated) In the first step ST1, a request to ski down the ski course C is accepted. The first step ST1 is a reception process. The reception process includes using the reception terminal 2 to accept a request to ski down the ski course C extending from the start point SP to the finish point GP (in other words, accepting the user's request to ski down the ski course C). After the reception process is performed, the user waits near the start point SP. A simple seat (for example, a seating bar) may be placed near the start point SP on which users can sit down with their skis on while waiting their turn to start near the start point SP.

[0037] In the second step ST2, a start permission notification is sent to the user (more specifically, the user at the head of the queue for starting). The second step ST2 is a permission notification process. The permission notification process includes using the start permission device 3 to send a start permission notification to the user. The start permission device 3 may send the start permission notification to the user in response to a runner ahead of the user reaching the goal point GP. Alternatively, or additionally, the start permission device 3 may send the start permission notification to the user in response to a predetermined time having elapsed since a runner ahead of the user departed from the start point SP.

[0038] In a third step ST3, a video of the user gliding is captured. The third step ST3 is an imaging step. The imaging step includes using the imaging device 4 to capture a video of the user gliding along the gliding course C.

[0039] In a fourth step ST4, the sliding time is measured. The fourth step ST4 is a sliding time measuring step. The sliding time measuring step includes using the sliding time measuring device 5 to measure the sliding time of the user from the start point SP to the goal point GP.

[0040] In a fifth step ST5, the skating video or a digest thereof and the skating time are displayed on the display device 6. The fifth step ST5 is a display step. In the display step, the skating video of the user captured in the capturing step or a thumbnail image of the skating video, and the skating time measured in the skating time measurement step are displayed on the display device 6 so that they can be seen by the public.

[0041] The method for operating a skating course in this embodiment includes a charging step of charging the user for a skating fee for skating course C and / or a purchase fee for the skating video.

[0042] When the payment of the skiing fee or purchase fee in the charging process is made using a credit card, electronic money, or the like, the charging process is executed using the charging device 7. The charging process may include the charging device 7 issuing a skiing ticket or a receipt. Furthermore, when the service of using skiing course C, including the skiing time measurement service, or the service of transferring a skiing video to the user on skiing course C, is included in the lift fee or the entrance fee to the ski resort, the charge to the user for the lift fee or the entrance fee is considered to be the charge to the user for the skiing fee for skiing course C or the purchase fee for the skiing video.

[0043] The ski course management system 1 in the embodiment can display a user's skiing video or a digest (e.g., thumbnail image) and the user's skiing time on a publicly viewable display device 6. The ski course management method in the embodiment also includes displaying a user's skiing video or a digest and the user's skiing time on a publicly viewable display device 6. Thus, users can enjoy skiing down ski course C and, after skiing, can enjoy it again by viewing their skiing time and the skiing video or a digest. When skiing down ski course C with friends, friends can compare skiing times or critique each other's skiing videos or digests. Furthermore, because both the skiing time measurement and the skiing video capture are performed by the ski resort management, users do not have to bear the burden of measuring and capturing the data. Furthermore, by checking their skiing times and skiing videos, users can more objectively assess the level of their skiing skills.

[0044] (Optional configuration) Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 16, optional additional configurations that can be employed in the embodiments will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of member information managed by the member information management server 100 (in other words, member information stored by the member information management server 100). FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a medium M1 held by a user. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a medium M2 provided to a user. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a start permission device 3. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing another example of the start permission device 3. FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing yet another example of the start permission device 3. FIGS. 9, 12, and 13 are diagrams schematically showing an example of a display device 6. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing another example of the display device 6. FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the display screen of the display device 6 is arranged to face the inner surface of a transparent window 111 or a transparent wall of a building 110. FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically showing yet another example of the display device 6. Fig. 15 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of an example of the second terminal 8. Fig. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for operating a ski course at a ski resort in an embodiment.

[0045] (Member information management server 100) In the example shown in FIG. 2, the skating course management system 1 can acquire member information from the member information management server 100. The member information managed by the member information management server 100 includes a member ID that identifies the member, the member's name, and the member's email address. As shown in FIG. 3, the member information managed by the member information management server 100 may also include the member's affiliation information (e.g., the city, town, or village to which the member belongs, the organization to which the member belongs, the team to which the member belongs, etc.) and / or the member's nickname. Additionally, the member information managed by the member information management server 100 may also include the member's past skating information for skating course C. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the skating information includes the skating date (1st time, 2nd time, ...), the skating time (1st time, 2nd time, ...), and the skating time (1st time, 2nd time, ...). The skating information may also include whether or not the skating video was purchased (1st time, 2nd time, ...).

[0046] (Reception terminal 2 and reception process) In the example shown in FIG. 2, the reception terminal 2 includes an identification information acquisition unit 21. The identification information acquisition unit 21 acquires identification information from a medium held by the user (for example, a sheet or lift ticket on which a barcode such as a two-dimensional barcode is printed, or an IC card or smartphone, etc.). FIG. 4 shows a state in which a two-dimensional barcode Q1 and / or a serial number Q2 is printed or displayed on a medium M1 held by the user. The medium may be a lift ticket.

[0047] The identification information acquisition unit 21 may have an information reader (for example, a barcode reader 211) that can read barcode information such as a two-dimensional barcode, or information stored in an IC card or a smartphone. The reception terminal 2 is preferably placed in an area near the start point SP. The reception terminal 2 is, for example, a mobile terminal (for example, a tablet). The reception terminal 2 is preferably carried by a staff member who is placed in an area near the start point SP.

[0048] Alternatively, or additionally, the reception terminal 2 may include an identification information issuing unit 23. For example, if the user does not have a medium from which information can be acquired by the identification information acquiring unit 21, the identification information issuing unit 23 may issue identification information such as a serial number. The identification information such as a serial number may be communicated to the user orally, or a medium on which the identification information is printed or stored may be provided to the user. FIG. 5 shows a state in which a two-dimensional barcode Q1 and / or a serial number Q2 is printed or displayed on a medium M2 provided to the user.

[0049] In the example shown in FIG. 2, the charging device 7 (for example, the reception terminal 2 having the functionality of a charging device) has a deposit type input unit 72. The deposit type input unit 72 is selected and operated depending on the payment method of the user's ski fee. For example, if the deposit type is a credit card, the card input unit 72a is selected and operated, and if the deposit type is electronic money, the electronic money input unit 72b is selected and operated. Furthermore, if the deposit type is cash, the cash input unit 72c is selected and operated.

[0050] In the reception process (first step ST1), the reception terminal 2 is used to accept the user's request to ski on the ski course C extending from the start point SP to the finish point GP (in other words, the user's request to ski on the ski course C is accepted).

[0051] The reception process may include the identification information acquisition unit 21 of the reception terminal 2 acquiring the identification information. The identification information may be acquired, for example, by the identification information acquisition unit 21 from a medium held by the user (e.g., a sheet or lift ticket with a barcode such as a two-dimensional barcode printed or displayed, or an IC card or smartphone). Additionally, the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit 21 from the medium held by the user may be compared with the member information acquired by the skating course management system 1 from the member information management server 100. This comparison allows the identification information to be associated with the member information. Part of the member information (e.g., the member's affiliation, the member's nickname, etc.) and / or the identification information (e.g., the reference number Q2) may be displayed on the display device 6 along with the user's skating time in the display process described below.

[0052] Alternatively, or additionally, identification information (e.g., serial number Q2) may be assigned to a user (e.g., a non-member user or a member user) in the reception process. The identification information, such as a serial number, assigned to the user may be communicated to the user orally. Alternatively, a medium M2 on which the identification information (Q1, Q2) is printed or displayed may be provided to the user. The identification information (e.g., serial number Q2) may be displayed on the display device 6 together with the user's skating time in the display process described below.

[0053] The reception process may include charging the user the skating fee for the ski course C. As illustrated in FIG. 2, if the charging device 7 (e.g., the reception terminal 2 having the functionality of a charging device) has a deposit classification input unit 72, the deposit classification input unit 72 is selected in the reception process. This selection is performed by an attendant or the user. The selection operation of the deposit classification input unit 72 (in other words, input to the deposit classification input unit 72) may be performed before or after the charging process.

[0054] The accepting step may include charging the user's credit card or receiving electronic money from the user. In this case, the accepting step includes the charging device 7 (for example, the reception terminal 2 having the function of a charging device) reading the user's credit card information, or the charging device 7 (for example, the reception terminal 2 having the function of a charging device) receiving electronic money from the user's smartphone or card.

[0055] Alternatively, the accepting step may include receiving cash from the user, which may be received by a charging device 7 (e.g., a cash dispenser) or by an attendant.

[0056] Charging the user for the fee to ski down course C may be performed before the reception process. For example, a ski pass may be sold to the user before the reception process. In this case, the reception process may include receiving the ski pass from the user. The ski pass may be received, for example, by an attendant. Note that if the lift fee or entrance fee to the ski resort includes the service of using ski course C, including the ski time measurement service, the process of collecting the lift fee or entrance fee to the ski resort from the user is considered to be the process of charging the user for the fee to ski down course C.

[0057] (Identification information verification device 9 and identification information verification process) Let's assume that after the reception process is complete, there are multiple users waiting in line to start on skating course C. In this case, there is a possibility that a discrepancy will occur between the order of reception and the order of start. Therefore, in the example shown in Figure 2, the skating course operation system 1 is equipped with an identification information verification device 9. The identification information verification device 9 may be included in the start permission device 3, or may be separate from the start permission device 3. The identification information verification device 9 is preferably placed in a position visible to users at the starting point SP.

[0058] The identification information verification device 9 may be a device in which an identification information acquisition unit 91 verifies the identification information of a user by reading the identification information (e.g., a two-dimensional barcode Q1) from a medium held by the user. Alternatively, as illustrated in Fig. 7, the identification information verification device 9 may be a device that displays the identification information (e.g., a serial number Q2 or a member user's nickname) on a screen visible to the user. In this case, the user can confirm that it is their turn and start the race.

[0059] (Start permission device 3 and permission notification process) The start permission device 3 issues a start permission notification to a user at the start point SP. The start permission device 3 is preferably placed in a position visible to the user at the start point SP. The start permission device 3 is, for example, a mobile terminal (for example, a tablet).

[0060] In the examples shown in FIGS. 6(b) and 6(c), the start permission device 3 has a start button 31 and a status display unit 32. The start button 31 is pressed by the user. The start button 31 may be a mechanical button, or may be a button displayed on the screen of the start permission device 3. Alternatively, as exemplified in FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b), the start button 31 may be omitted.

[0061] The status display unit 32 displays information regarding whether or not the start is permitted. In the example shown in FIG. 6(b), the status display unit 32 can display information indicating that the start is not permitted (e.g., first character information 321 such as "Wait" or a red light 323). In the example shown in FIG. 6(c), the status display unit 32 can display information indicating that the start is permitted (e.g., second character information 325 such as "Start OK" or a blue light 327). As exemplified in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b), the status display unit 32 may be configured to appear on the start permission device 3 in response to pressing of the start button 31. For example, in FIG. 6(a), when the start button 31 is pressed, "information indicating that the start is not permitted" (see FIG. 6(b)) or "information indicating that the start is permitted" (see FIG. 6(c)) selectively appears. Alternatively, the status display unit 32 may be configured to be displayed on the start permission device 3 regardless of whether the start button 31 is pressed.

[0062] In the permission notification process (second step ST2), a start permission notification is sent to the user using the start permission device 3. The permission notification process is preferably executed when a runner ahead of the user reaches the finish point GP, when a predetermined time has passed since the runner ahead of the user departed from the start point SP, or when an official operates the start permission device 3 or the remote controller 38 (see FIG. 2).

[0063] The permission notification process may include switching the information displayed on the status display unit 32 from "information indicating that the start is not permitted" (see, for example, the first character information 321 such as "Wait" in Figure 6(b) or the red light 323) to "information indicating that the start is permitted" (see, for example, the second character information 325 such as "Start OK" in Figure 6(c) or the blue light 327) in response to the user's preceding runner reaching the finish line GP.

[0064] The permission notification step may include switching the information displayed on the status display unit 32 from "information indicating that the start is not permitted" to "information indicating that the start is permitted" in response to the elapse of a predetermined time since the user's forerunner departs from the start point SP. In the example shown in FIG. 8(a), the status display unit 32 displays the time remaining until the start is permitted using a countdown display 324. When the time remaining until the start is permitted reaches zero, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the information displayed on the status display unit 32 is switched from "information indicating that the start is not permitted" to "information indicating that the start is permitted." Note that in the example shown in FIG. 8(a), if the user's forerunner reaches the finish point GP before the time remaining until the start is permitted reaches zero, the information displayed on the status display unit 32 may be switched from "information indicating that the start is not permitted" (see FIG. 8(a)) to "information indicating that the start is permitted" (see FIG. 8(b)), regardless of the countdown display 324.

[0065] The permission notification step may include an official operating the start permission device 3 or the remote controller 38 to switch the information displayed on the status display unit 32 from "information indicating that the start is not permitted" to "information indicating that the start is permitted." For example, if a racer ahead of the user retires midway through a race, the official operates the start permission device 3 or the remote controller 38 to cause the start permission device 3 to issue a start permission notification. In this case, if a racer ahead of the user retires midway through a race, the next user after the retired racer can start the race promptly. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the user identified by "serial number: 050" or "nickname: Kubo" retires midway through the race, but the next user (the user identified by "serial number: 051") is able to start the race promptly thereafter.

[0066] (Imaging device 4 and imaging process) In the example shown in FIG. 2, the imaging device 4 includes at least one first camera 41 that captures a wide range of images of the gliding course C, and at least one second camera 42 that captures (more specifically, zooms in to capture) the user's turning motion.

[0067] It is preferable that at least one first camera 41 is capable of capturing an image of most of the sliding course C (more specifically, most of the sliding course C including the start point SP and the finish point GP) or the entire sliding course C. The first camera 41 is a wide-area imaging camera. Note that if one first camera 41 is unable to capture an image of most of the sliding course C, multiple first cameras 41 may be arranged so that they can capture an image of most of the sliding course C. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the first camera 41 is connected to a PoE hub via a LAN cable, and is configured to be able to receive power and transmit information via the LAN cable.

[0068] 2, the second camera 42 includes a right-turn image capturing second camera 42R that captures an image of the user's right turn (more specifically, zooms in on the image) and a left-turn image capturing second camera 42L that captures an image of the user's left turn (more specifically, zooms in on the image). In the example shown in Fig. 2, the second camera 42 is connected to a PoE hub via a LAN cable, and is configured to be able to receive power and transmit information via the LAN cable.

[0069] Additionally, the imaging device 4 may include a third camera 43 that images the start point SP and / or a fourth camera 44 that images the finish point GP. The third camera 43 and / or the fourth camera 44 are connected to a PoE hub via a LAN cable, for example, and are configured to be able to receive power and transmit information via the LAN cable.

[0070] In the imaging step (third step ST3), an imaging device 4 is used to capture a video of the user gliding along the gliding course C. The imaging step preferably includes a first imaging step of capturing a first video and a second imaging step of capturing a second video. Additionally, the imaging step may include a third imaging step of capturing a third video and / or a fourth imaging step of capturing a fourth video.

[0071] In the first imaging process, the sliding course C is imaged over a wide area so that the user's sliding position on the sliding course C can be ascertained. The wide-area imaging of the sliding course C is performed using at least one first camera 41. In the first imaging process, if most or all of the sliding course C and the user sliding on the sliding course C are imaged, when the first video imaged in the first imaging process is played back, the positional relationship between the sliding course C and the user sliding on the sliding course C can be easily ascertained. The first imaging process is preferably performed using a wide-area imaging camera (in other words, it is preferable that one or more first cameras 41 used in the first imaging process are wide-area imaging cameras).

[0072] The first imaging step is initiated in response to detection of the user's start by start detection sensor 51 arranged at start point SP. The first imaging step is preferably initiated in response to detection of the user's start by start detection sensor 51, going back a preset time from the time the start was detected. For example, video data captured by first camera 41 before the user's start is stored in a storage device, and in response to detection of the user's start by start detection sensor 51, data for a preset time period from the video data stored in the storage device is used as part of the first video captured in the first imaging step.

[0073] In the second imaging step, the user's turning motion at a turn point (e.g., the right turn pole PR or the left turn pole PL) on the sliding course C is imaged (more specifically, zoomed). The image of the turning motion is captured using at least one second camera 42. For example, zoom imaging of the right turn motion is performed using the right turn imaging second camera 42R, and zoom imaging of the left turn motion is performed using the left turn imaging second camera 42L. The second imaging step is preferably performed using a high-speed camera (in other words, the second camera 42 is preferably a high-speed camera). Note that in this specification, a high-speed camera refers to a camera that captures images at a frame rate of 60 FPS (60 frames per second) or higher, 90 FPS or higher, or 120 FPS or higher. Videos captured by a high-speed camera have the advantage that they can be viewed naturally when played back in slow motion. The imaging frame rate of the second camera 42 is preferably higher than that of the first camera 41.

[0074] If the user's turning motion is zoomed in during the second imaging process, the user's turning motion can be confirmed in more detail when the second video captured during the second imaging process is played back. Also, if the user's turning motion is captured using a high-speed camera during the second imaging process, the user's turning motion can be confirmed in even more detail by playing back the second video captured during the second imaging process in slow motion.

[0075] The second imaging process may be initiated in response to the start of the user being detected by the start detection sensor 51 arranged at the start point SP. Alternatively, the second imaging process may be initiated in response to the user being recognized by the second camera 42 (for example, in response to the user entering an imaging area of ​​the second camera 42).

[0076] (Sliding time measurement device 5 and sliding time measurement process) In the example shown in FIG. 2, the skating time measurement device 5 includes a start detection sensor 51 arranged at the start point SP, a goal detection sensor 53 arranged at the goal point GP, and at least one computer 10.

[0077] In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the start detection sensor 51 is, for example, a mechanical-electrical sensor such as a bar sensor. The bar sensor converts the movement of the bar 52 into an electrical signal when the user comes into contact with the bar 52 and the bar 52 moves. Therefore, the bar sensor can detect the user's start by detecting the movement of the bar 52.

[0078] In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the goal detection sensor 53 is, for example, a photoelectric sensor or other photoelectric sensor. The photoelectric sensor generates an electric signal in response to the user blocking light traveling from the light-projecting unit 54 to the light-receiving unit 55. Therefore, the photoelectric sensor can detect the user's goal by detecting that the light traveling from the light-projecting unit 54 to the light-receiving unit 55 is blocked.

[0079] At least one computer 10 calculates the user's skating time from the start point SP to the finish point GP based on the start detection by the start detection sensor 51 and the finish detection by the finish detection sensor 53. More specifically, the at least one computer 10 is connected to the start detection sensor 51 and the finish detection sensor 53 so as to be able to transmit signals, and calculates the above-mentioned skating time based on a first signal received from the start detection sensor 51 and a second signal received from the finish detection sensor 53.

[0080] In the sliding time measurement process (fourth step ST4), the user's sliding time from the start point SP to the goal point GP is measured. More specifically, in the sliding time measurement process, the elapsed time is measured from when the start detection sensor 51 located at the start point SP detects the user's start until when the goal detection sensor 53 located at the goal point GP detects the user's finish.

[0081] Additionally, in the sliding time measurement step, the time when the start detection sensor 51 detects the user's start (or the time when the finish detection sensor 53 detects the user's finish) may be stored in the storage device as the sliding time. The sliding time may be displayed on the display device 6 together with the user's sliding time in the display step described below.

[0082] (Display device 6, video processing server 12, and display process) In the example shown in FIG. 2, the display device 6 includes at least one monitor 60 that is visible to the public. The monitor 60 is preferably a large monitor. In this specification, a "large monitor" refers to a monitor with a screen size (more specifically, the diagonal length of the screen) of 40 inches or more. The monitor 60 may also have a screen size (more specifically, the diagonal length of the screen) of 50 inches or more, 60 inches or more, 70 inches or more, 80 inches or more, 90 inches or more, or 100 inches or more.

[0083] In the example shown in FIG. 9, the display device 6 displays a user's gliding video 61 captured by the imaging device 4, or a thumbnail image of the user's gliding video. The display device 6 also displays the user's gliding time T. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the display device 6 includes a first monitor 60a and a second monitor 60b, with the user's gliding time T displayed on the first monitor 60a and the user's gliding video 61 (or a thumbnail image of the user's gliding video) displayed on the second monitor 60b. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 10, the user's gliding time T and the user's gliding video 61 (or a thumbnail image of the user's gliding video) may be displayed on a single monitor 60.

[0084] In the example shown in FIG. 11, the display device 6 (more specifically, the monitors 60, such as the first monitor 60a, the second monitor 60b, and the third monitor 60c) is installed inside the building 110 (more specifically, inside a rest house 110A where users can rest or eat). In this case, there is no need to improve the waterproofing properties of the display device 6. Alternatively, if the waterproofing properties of the display device 6 are high, the display device 6 may be installed outdoors. Note that the rest house 110A where the display device 6 is installed is preferably the rest house closest to the finish line GP of the ski course C.

[0085] 11, the display screen of the display device 6 is placed facing a transparent window 111 or a transparent wall of the building 110, and is configured so that the display screen can be seen from outside the building 110. In this case, users and members of the public can see and confirm the skating video 61 or thumbnail images thereof displayed on the display device 6, and the skating time T measured in the skating time measurement process, without entering the building 110.

[0086] The video processing server 12 processes the user's gliding video captured by the imaging device 4. More specifically, the video processing server 12 may create a composite video by combining the first video captured in the first imaging step (in other words, the first video captured by the first camera 41) and the second video captured in the second imaging step (in other words, the second video captured by the second camera 42) of the user's turning motion. Additionally, the video processing server 12 may create a composite video by combining the first video, the second video, a third video captured by the third camera 43 (more specifically, the third video capturing the user's starting motion), and / or a fourth video captured by the fourth camera 44 (more specifically, the fourth video capturing the user's finishing motion). The gliding video processed by the video processing server 12 is displayed on the display device 6 as the user's gliding video or a thumbnail image thereof.

[0087] In the display step (fourth step ST4), the user's skating video or a thumbnail image of the skating video, and the user's skating time T measured by the skating time measurement device 5 are displayed on a display device 6 that is visible to the public.

[0088] In the example shown in FIG. 12 , in the display process, the user's video displayed on the display device 6 includes a first video 69-1 captured in the first imaging process and a second video 69-2 in which the user's turning motion is captured in the second imaging process. The user's video displayed on the display device 6 preferably includes a composite video (more specifically, a composite video synthesized by the video processing server 12) in which the first video 69-1 captured in the first imaging process and the second video 69-2 in which the user's turning motion is captured in the second imaging process are combined. Furthermore, the second video 69-2 preferably displays the user U1 in an enlarged scale compared to the first video 69-1. Because the display size of the user U1 in the first video 69-1 is relatively small, it is easy to grasp the user U1's gliding position relative to the gliding course C. Furthermore, because the display size of the user U1 in the second video 69-2 is relatively large, the user's turning motion can be confirmed in more detail.

[0089] In the example shown in FIG. 12, a second video 69-2 is displayed as a pop-up relative to the first video 69-1 at the timing when the user performs a turn while the first video 69-1 is being played. The pop-up display allows the user's turn to be confirmed in more detail. When the second video 69-2 is displayed as a pop-up, the pop-up display may be played in slow motion. In this case, the user's turn can be confirmed in even more detail.

[0090] 9 and 13, in the display process, the user's moving image displayed on the display device 6 includes a first moving image 69-1 (see FIG. 9) captured in a first imaging process and a second moving image 69-2 (see FIG. 13) in which the user's turning motion is captured in a second imaging process. The user's moving image displayed on the display device 6 preferably includes a composite moving image (more specifically, a composite moving image combined by the moving image processing server 12) in which the first moving image 69-1 captured in the first imaging process and the second moving image 69-2 in which the user's turning motion is captured in the second imaging process are combined. Furthermore, in the second moving image 69-2, it is preferable that the user U1 is displayed in an enlarged scale compared to the first moving image 69-1.

[0091] 9 and 13, when the user performs a turn while the first video 69-1 is being played, the displayed video is switched from the first video 69-1 (see FIG. 9) to the second video 69-2 (see FIG. 13). When the user finishes the turn (or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the displayed video was switched from the first video 69-1 to the second video 69-2), the displayed video is switched from the second video 69-2 to the first video 69-1.

[0092] In the example shown in FIG. 9, the user's skating position on the skating course C can be easily grasped, and in the example shown in FIG. 13, the user's turning motion can be confirmed in more detail. Note that the first video 69-1 may be played at normal speed, and the second video 69-2 may be played in slow motion (in other words, they may be played at a speed slower than normal speed). In this case, the user's turning motion can be confirmed in even more detail.

[0093] 9, the display device 6 may be capable of simultaneously displaying a gliding video 61b of a first user U1 or a thumbnail image of the gliding video of the first user U1 and a gliding video 61c of a second user U2 or a thumbnail image of the gliding video of the second user U2. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the gliding video 61b of the first user U1 (or a thumbnail image of the user's gliding video) is displayed on the second monitor 60b, and the gliding video 61c of the second user U2 (or a thumbnail image of the user's gliding video) is displayed on the third monitor 60c. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 10, the gliding video 61b of the first user U1 and the gliding video 61c of the second user U2 may be displayed on a single monitor 60.

[0094] As illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 12, the display device 6 may display the gliding video 61b of the first user U1 and the gliding video 61c of the second user U2 so that the time elapsed since the start of the first user U1 in the gliding video 61b of the first user U1 is the same as the time elapsed since the start of the second user U2 in the gliding video 61c of the second user U2 (in FIG. 9, the time elapsed since the start of both videos is 35 seconds, and in FIG. 12, the time elapsed since the start of both videos is 38 seconds). By playing both videos so that the elapsed time since the start is the same, it appears as if the first user U1 and the second user U2 are virtually competing. This allows the first user U1, the second user U2, or the public to enjoy viewing the gliding videos even more. However, the embodiments do not exclude the possibility of playing both videos so that the elapsed time since the start is different.

[0095] In the example shown in Figure 9, etc., the display device 6 simultaneously displays skating videos (61b, 61c) of two users who started at different times, but the display device 6 may also simultaneously display skating videos of three or more users who started at different times.

[0096] As illustrated in FIG. 9 and other figures, the display device 6 may display a list of the gliding information of a first group of multiple users who have recently skied down course C (see the list display table 68a). In the example illustrated in FIG. 9 and other figures, the gliding information displayed on the display device 6 includes identification information identifying each user (e.g., a nickname, a reference number Q2 assigned during a reception process, etc.) and each user's gliding time. The gliding information displayed on the display device 6 may also include each user's gliding time and / or their affiliation information. The gliding information displayed on the display device 6 may also include information Q3 regarding the location where each user's gliding video is displayed. In this case, each user can easily find the monitor (or area) on which their own gliding video is displayed among the multiple monitors (or areas) on which gliding videos are displayed.

[0097] Among the skating information displayed on the display device 6, the nickname and affiliation information are obtained by, for example, the skating course management system 1 (e.g., the computer 10c of the skating course management system 1) receiving data from the member information management server 100. Among the skating information displayed on the display device 6, the reference number Q2 is obtained by, for example, the computer 10c of the skating course management system 1 receiving data from the reception terminal 2 (or the identification information confirmation device 9). Among the skating information displayed on the display device 6, the skating time and skating time are obtained by, for example, the computers (10a, 10b, 10c) of the skating course management system 1 processing signals received from the start detection sensor 51 and the finish line detection sensor 53.

[0098] As shown in FIG. 14, in the display step, the display device 6 may display the skating information of a second group of multiple users who skied course C during a predetermined period, ranked in order of skiing time (see ranking display table 68b). In the example shown in FIG. 14, the skating information displayed in ranking on the display device 6 includes identification information that identifies each user (e.g., nickname, serial number Q2 assigned in the reception step, etc.) and each user's skiing time. The skating information displayed in ranking on the display device 6 may also include each user's skiing time and / or each user's affiliation information.

[0099] 14, the list display and the ranking display are performed simultaneously (in other words, the list display table 68a and the ranking display table 68b are displayed simultaneously). Alternatively, the list display and the ranking display may be performed alternately in a specific display area (in other words, the list display table 68a and the ranking display table 68b may be displayed alternately in a specific display area).

[0100] The ranking display may be performed by having the ski course management system 1 (for example, the computer 10c of the ski course management system 1) extract the skiing information of a predetermined number of users (for example, the top 10) who skied the ski course C during a predetermined period in order of skiing time, and displaying the extracted skiing information on the display device 6. The predetermined period may be the current day or the entire ski season.

[0101] The display of the rankings allows the user to recognize the time difference between themselves and the top runners. Prizes may be awarded to skiers who rank highly in a given period of time.

[0102] (Second terminal 8 and gliding video purchasing process) In the example shown in Figure 2, the ski course operation system 1 includes a second terminal 8 that is different from the reception terminal 2. The second terminal 8 may be a mobile terminal carried by an attendant, or may be a terminal installed at the ski resort (for example, in a building 110).

[0103] 15(a), it is preferable that the second terminal 8 is capable of playing back a video of the user gliding down the skating course C. In this case, the user can watch the video of the user gliding down the skating course C played back on the second terminal 8 and decide whether or not to purchase the video of the user gliding down the skating course C.

[0104] Second terminal 8 preferably can obtain the user's email address from member information management server 100 or can input the user's email address. Once second terminal 8 identifies the user's email address and the skating video the user wishes to purchase, skating course management system 1 (e.g., second terminal 8) sends information for obtaining the skating video (e.g., the URL of a website where the skating video can be downloaded) to the user's email address.

[0105] Alternatively, or additionally, as illustrated in FIG. 15(b), the second terminal 8 may function as a member registration terminal. The second terminal 8 may be capable of displaying a member registration form 81 including an email address input field. If only registered users can enter a contest with a prize, users who register before skiing course C, as well as users who register after skiing course C using a member registration terminal (e.g., the second terminal 8), can enter the contest with a prize. For example, a prize may be awarded to a member with the highest ranked skiing time over the entire ski season. Note that skiing time rankings may be based on a deviation value system or a points system that reflects the skiing conditions on the day.

[0106] The second terminal 8 may be a terminal operated by the user (e.g., a terminal owned by the user). In this case, the user uses the second terminal 8 to log in to a members-only website and identify the gliding video they wish to purchase on the members-only website (e.g., My Page). Note that the gliding video displayed on the members-only website (e.g., My Page) before purchase is a digest version (e.g., a thumbnail image) and is not the actual gliding video the user will acquire upon purchase. When the user identifies the gliding video they wish to purchase on the second terminal 8, the gliding course management system 1 charges the user (e.g., the user's credit card) and sends information for acquiring the gliding video (e.g., a URL of a website where the gliding video can be downloaded) to the user's email address. Alternatively, when the user identifies the gliding video they wish to purchase on the second terminal 8, the gliding course management system 1 may charge the user (e.g., the user's credit card) and make the gliding video available for download from the members-only website (e.g., My Page).

[0107] The gliding video purchasing step includes charging the user for the purchase fee for the user's gliding video captured while gliding down gliding course C. The gliding video purchasing step may include charging the user's credit card, or may include receiving electronic money from the user. In this case, the gliding video purchasing step includes the charging device 7 (for example, the second terminal 8 having the functionality of a charging device) reading the user's credit card information, or the charging device 7 (for example, the second terminal 8 having the functionality of a charging device) receiving electronic money from the user's smartphone or card.

[0108] Alternatively, the process of purchasing the gliding video may include receiving cash from the user, which may be received by a charging device 7 (e.g., a cash dispenser) or by an attendant.

[0109] The gliding video purchasing step may include the gliding course management system 1 sending information for acquiring the gliding video (for example, a URL of a site where the gliding video can be downloaded) to the user's email address before or after the gliding video purchase fee is charged to the user. In this case, the gliding video purchasing step may include the gliding course management system 1 acquiring the user's email address from the member information management server 100 or the second terminal 8 that can accept an email address, and the gliding course management system 1 sending the information for acquiring the gliding video to the acquired email address.

[0110] The ski course management system 1 may acquire the user's email address when the user registers as a member.

[0111] (Skating time information registration process) It is preferable that sliding time information indicating the sliding time when a member user slides down sliding course C is registered in the member information management server 100 along with sliding date and time information such as the sliding date and time (see FIG. 3). In this case, the user can check the sliding time information (in other words, the past sliding times when sliding down sliding course C) and sliding date and time information registered in the member information management server 100 by logging in to the members-only website. When a member user purchases a sliding video, the purchase history of the sliding video may be registered in the member information management server 100. In this case, the user can check the purchase history of the sliding video by logging in to the members-only website.

[0112] (Power supply 14 and LAN cable) In the example shown in FIG. 2, the skating course operation system 1 includes a start point power supply 14a and a finish point power supply 14b. The start point power supply 14a supplies power to the third camera 43 via a PoE hub. The start point power supply 14a may also supply power to at least one second camera 42 via a PoE hub. The start point power supply 14a may also be capable of supplying power to the computer 10a connected to the start detection sensor 51. The start point power supply 14a includes, for example, a generator.

[0113] In the example shown in FIG. 2, the goal point power supply 14b supplies power to the fourth camera 44 via a PoE hub. The goal point power supply 14b may also supply power to at least one first camera 41 and / or at least one second camera 42 via a PoE hub. The goal point power supply 14b may also be capable of supplying power to the computer 10b connected to the goal detection sensor 53. The goal point power supply 14b includes, for example, a generator.

[0114] The cameras (41, 42, 43, 44) and the computer 10c or video processing server 12 located in the building 110 are preferably connected to each other via a LAN cable or the like so as to be able to communicate information. Also, the computer 10a located at the start point and / or the computer 10b located at the finish point are preferably connected to the computer 10c or video processing server 12 located in the building 110 so as to be able to communicate information via a LAN cable or the like. Furthermore, the reception terminal 2 and / or the second terminal 8 are preferably connected to the computer 10c located in the building 110 so as to be able to communicate information via a wired or wireless connection. Also, the member information management server 100 and the computer 10c located in the building 110 are preferably connected to each other via a network so as to be able to communicate information.

[0115] (Other matters) The start point SP is preferably located at a higher position than the finish point GP. The ski course operation system 1 may also include a lift for transporting users. In this case, users can use the lift to move to the start point SP.

[0116] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments or modifications, and it is clear that the embodiments or modifications may be appropriately modified or changed within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Furthermore, various techniques used in the embodiments or modifications may be applied to other modifications as long as no technical contradiction occurs. Furthermore, optional additional configurations in the embodiments or modifications may be omitted as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0117] 1: Ski course management system 2: Reception terminal 3: Start permission device 4: Imaging device 5: Skiing time measurement device 6:Display device 7: Charging device 8: Second terminal 9: Identification information verification device 10, 10a, 10b, 10c: Computer 12: Video processing server 14:Power supply 14a: Power source at the starting point 14b: Power supply at the goal point 21: Identification information acquisition unit 23: Identification information issuing department 31: Start button 32: Status display section 38: Remote controller 41: First camera 42: Second camera 42L: Second camera for capturing images of left turns 42R: Second camera for capturing images of right turns 43: Third camera 44: 4th camera 51: Start detection sensor 52: Bar 53: Goal detection sensor 54: Light projection unit 55: Light receiving part 60: Monitor 60a: 1st monitor 60b: Second monitor 60c: 3rd monitor 61, 61b, 61c: Skating video 68a: List display table 68b: Ranking display table 69-1: 1st video 69-2: 2nd video 72: Deposit classification input section 72a: Card input section 72b: Electronic money input section 72c: Cash input section 81: Membership registration form 91: Identification information acquisition unit 100: Member information management server 110: Building 110A: Rest House 111: Transparent window 211: Barcode reader 321: First character information 323: Red light 324: Countdown display 325: Second character information 327: Blue traffic light C: Skiing course GP: Finish line M1, M2: Medium P: Paul P1: 1st pole pair PE: Final Pole vs. PL: Left turn pole PR: Right turn pole Q1: 2D barcode Q2:Serial number Q3: Information about the displayed location SP: Starting point T: Run time U: User U1: First user U2: Second user

Claims

1. a reception process for receiving, using a reception terminal, a request to ski on a ski course extending from a start point to a finish point; a permission notification step of notifying a user of permission to start using the start permission device; an imaging step of capturing video of the user gliding along the gliding course using an imaging device; a sliding time measuring step of measuring a sliding time of the user from the start point to the goal point; a display step of displaying the gliding video or a thumbnail image of the gliding video and the gliding time measured in the gliding time measuring step on a display device visible to the public; a charging step of at least one of charging the user a fee for skating the skating course and charging the user a purchase fee for the skating video; Equipped with The imaging step includes: a first imaging step of imaging a wide area of ​​the sliding course so that the user's sliding position on the sliding course can be determined; a second imaging step of imaging a turning motion of the user at a turn point on the gliding course; and The gliding video of the user displayed on the display device visible to the public or the purchased video purchased by the user includes a first video including a video of the user gliding down the gliding course captured in the first capturing step, and a second video in which the turning motion of the user is captured in the second capturing step, The second video is configured to display the user in an enlarged scale compared to the first video. How ski courses are operated at ski resorts.

2. The permission notification step is executed in response to a runner ahead of the user reaching the finish line, in response to a predetermined time having elapsed since the runner ahead of the user departed from the start line, or in response to an official operating the start permission device or a remote controller.

2. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to claim 1.

3. The second video is displayed as a pop-up on the first video at the timing when the user performs the turning motion while the first video is being played back, or the displayed video is switched from the first video to the second video at the timing when the user performs the turning motion.

3. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The second video is configured to be played back at a slower speed than the speed at which the first video is played back. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The display device is installed inside a building, The display screen of the display device is disposed opposite a transparent window or a transparent wall of the building so that the gliding video or a thumbnail image of the gliding video and the gliding time measured in the gliding time measuring step can be viewed from outside the building. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. the display step includes displaying a list of running information of a first group of multiple users who have run on the running course immediately before the current time on the display device; The displayed list of skating information includes identification information for identifying each of the first group of users and the skating time of each of the first group of users. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The displayed list of skating information includes information about the positions where the skating videos of each of the first group of users or thumbnail images of the skating videos of each of the first group of users are displayed.

7. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to claim 6.

8. the display step includes displaying the skating information of a second group of multiple users who have skating on the skating course during a predetermined period in order of skating time, The skating information displayed in ranking includes identification information for identifying each of the second group of users and the skating time of each of the second group of users, The list display and the ranking display are performed simultaneously or alternately.

8. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to claim 6 or 7.

9. charging the user for the purchase of the gliding video; Before or after the purchase fee for the gliding video is charged to the user, the gliding course management system sends information for acquiring the gliding video to the user's email address. Equipped with A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The method further comprises a skating time information registration step of registering, in a member information management server, skating time information when a member user skates along the skating course together with skating date and time information; The member user who logs in to the member-only site is configured to be able to check the skiing time information and the skiing date and time information. A method for operating a ski course at a ski resort according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. a reception terminal that accepts applications for skiing along a ski course extending from a starting point to a goal point; a start permission device that notifies a user of start permission; an imaging device that captures video of the user gliding along the gliding course; a sliding time measurement device that measures the user's sliding time from the start point to the goal point; a display device that is placed in a position visible to the public and displays the gliding video or a thumbnail image of the gliding video and the gliding time measured by the gliding time measuring device; a billing device used to charge the user for a fee for skating the skating course and / or a fee for purchasing the skating video; Equipped with The imaging device is at least one first camera that captures a wide range of images of the sliding course so that the user's sliding position on the sliding course can be grasped; at least one second camera that captures an image of the user's turning action at a turn point on the gliding course; Including, The gliding video is a first video captured by the at least one first camera and including a video of the user sliding down the sliding course; a second video captured by the at least one second camera, the second video capturing the turning motion of the user; and Including, When the gliding video is played back, the user is displayed in an enlarged manner in the second video compared to the first video. A ski course management system at a ski resort.

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