Cheering Production System

Abstract

A cheering performance system is constructed that produces performances according to the state of transformation of cheering goods such as towels and the total amount of transformed cheering goods, making it possible to visualize the enthusiasm of cheering and providing the experiential value of a sense of realism and unity when watching sports. [Solution] The cheering performance system of the present invention comprises at least one cheering item, a sensor placed on the cheering item and generating an electrical signal in response to applied stress, a signal detection unit that detects the electrical signal generated by the sensor, a calculation processing unit that determines the state of deformation of the cheering item based on the electrical signal detected by the signal detection unit, and a performance means that performs a performance in response to the state of deformation of the cheering item determined by the calculation processing unit and the total amount of deformed cheering items.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cheering performance system that produces performances according to the manner in which cheering goods such as towels are transformed and the total amount of the transformed cheering goods. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, systems have been proposed that use sensor systems incorporated in clothing or the like to detect various movements of a living body such as a human or animal wearing the clothing. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-64883 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, conventional systems are unable to visualize the enthusiasm of cheering when watching sports such as soccer, baseball, and rugby, and therefore lack a sense of realism and unity.

[0005] Therefore, the cheering performance system of the present invention proposes a system that visualizes the enthusiasm of cheering by constructing a cheering performance system that produces performances according to the state of deformation of cheering goods such as towels and the total amount of transformed cheering goods, thereby providing the experiential value of a sense of realism and unity when watching sports. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The cheering performance system of the present invention is characterized by comprising at least one cheering item, a sensor placed on the cheering item and generating an electrical signal in response to applied stress, a signal detection unit that detects the electrical signal generated by the sensor, a calculation processing unit that determines the state of deformation of the cheering item based on the electrical signal detected by the signal detection unit, and a performance means that performs a performance in accordance with the state of deformation of the cheering item determined by the calculation processing unit and the total amount of the deformed cheering items.

[0007] The sensor is a linear piezoelectric element that outputs an electrical signal when stretched.

[0008] In addition, the performance means synchronizes sounds with the state of deformation of the cheering goods determined by the calculation processing unit and the total amount of the deformed cheering goods.

[0009] In addition, the performance means controls the lighting in accordance with the state of deformation of the cheering goods determined by the calculation processing unit and the total amount of the deformed cheering goods.

[0010] In addition, the performance means synchronizes the image on the monitor with the state of deformation of the cheering goods determined by the calculation processing unit and the total amount of the deformed cheering goods.

[0011] Support goods include towels, wristbands, flags, and T-shirts. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, by constructing a cheering performance system that produces performances according to the state of deformation of cheering goods such as towels and the total amount of transformed cheering goods, it is possible to visualize the enthusiasm of cheering and provide the experiential value of a sense of realism and unity when watching sports. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the basic configuration of a cheering performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2]1 is a diagram showing a cheering towel with a sensor sewn into it according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram showing the mechanism of a cheering performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram showing the effects of a cheering effect system according to one embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the video presentation on a monitor of a cheering performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] A cheering performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

[0015] As shown in Fig. 1, a towel 2 is shown as an example of a cheering item incorporating the cheering effect system 1. This is a cheering towel used when cheering at soccer, baseball, or rugby games. Note that the cheering item may be a wristband, a flag, or a T-shirt in addition to a towel.

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

[0017] Sensor 3 generates an electrical signal in response to the applied stress. A linear piezoelectric element that generates a signal due to extensional deformation is particularly preferable, but elements that respond to other stresses can also be used. When towel 2 moves, sensor 3 undergoes extensional deformation, generating an electrical signal. There are no particular restrictions on how sensor 3 can be positioned, and possible methods include sewing, embroidering, gluing, or stitching onto the towel fabric. It is also possible to use woven or knitted fabrics incorporating linear piezoelectric elements, or to make the fabric thinner or create creases. The length of sensor 3 is set as appropriate.

[0018] The signal detection unit 4 detects the electrical signal from the sensor 3 and is installed at any position on the towel 2. It can be connected to the sensor 3 directly or via an amplifier and filter. If a braided piezoelectric element with an electromagnetic wave shield is used, a filter will not be necessary. Furthermore, if a waterproof signal detection unit 4 is used, the towel 2 will be washable.

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

[0020] The signal detection unit 4 detects, for example, a current value or a voltage value as the magnitude of the electrical signal generated by the sensor 3. Alternatively, for example, instead of the signal strength itself such as a current value or a voltage value, the differential value of these values ​​or other calculated values ​​may be used as the magnitude of the electrical signal generated by the sensor 3. For example, a differential value can accurately acquire a sudden change in the electrical signal, and an integral value can perform analysis based on the magnitude of deformation.

[0021] The arithmetic processing unit 5 determines the state of deformation of the towel 2 based on the electrical signal detected by the signal detection unit 4. When the towel 2 deforms due to movement, an electrical signal is generated in the sensor 3, and the arithmetic processing unit 5 analyzes this electrical signal to determine the state of deformation of the towel 2, thereby determining the nature of the movement of the towel 2.

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

[0023] Next, a description will be given of the performance means 6. The results of determination of the state of deformation of towel 2 by processing unit 5 can be used for various purposes. See Figures 3 to 5. Towel 2, which has thread sensor 3 sewn into it (piezoelectric braided cord sensor shown in the figure), is waved and the amount of cheering is measured via a server, and as the amount of towel 2 waved increases and the cheering heats up, the graphics on the large screen change (presented according to the state of deformation of towel 2 and the total amount of towel 2 that has been deformed), making it possible to visualize the intensity of the cheering and providing the experiential value of a sense of realism and unity.

[0024] The performance means 6 may be configured to produce sounds in response to the state of deformation of the towel 2 determined by the calculation processing unit 5 and the total amount of the transformed cheering goods. Specifically, by connecting to an audio device that produces sounds such as a speaker, buzzer, or chime, a system can be realized that produces or synchronizes sounds in response to the movement of the towel 2.

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

[0026] The production means 6 may be configured to change the image on the monitor in response to the state of deformation of the towel 2 determined by the calculation processing unit 5 and the total amount of the deformed cheering goods. (Defensive / Attacking) Graphic motion according to For example, when the message "Stay calm!" is displayed on the monitor or large screen during defense, if the number of people waving Towel 2 increases or the way Towel 2 is waved more vigorously, the message changes to "Concentrate!" or "Go all out!" In other words, the audience's actions become the switch for the performance (see Figure 4). Also, during an attack, the image changes depending on the shape of Towel 2 and the total amount of transformed cheering goods, such as "You can do it!", "Keep attacking!", or "Push your limits!". Also, A setting may be made so that sponsor advertisements are displayed on the standby screen where they frequently appear. Also, an individual identification ranking may be displayed. [Industrial Applicability]

[0027] According to the present invention, a cheering performance system can be constructed that produces performances according to the state of deformation of cheering goods such as towels and the total amount of transformed cheering goods, making it possible to visualize the enthusiasm of cheering and providing the experiential value of a sense of realism and unity. [Explanation of symbols]

[0028] 1. Cheering system 2 towels 3 sensors 4. Signal detection section 5. Processing unit 6 Direction means

Claims

1. At least one cheering item, a sensor that is disposed on the cheering goods and generates an electrical signal in response to an applied stress; a signal detection unit that detects an electrical signal generated by the sensor; a calculation processing unit that determines a state of deformation of the cheering goods based on the electrical signal detected by the signal detection unit; a performance means for performing a performance according to the state of deformation of the cheering goods determined by the calculation processing unit and the total amount of the deformed cheering goods; Equipped with the sensor is a linear piezoelectric element that outputs an electric signal by extension and deformation; The cheering performance system is characterized in that the cheering goods are towels, wristbands, or T-shirts.

2. 2. The cheering performance system according to claim 1, wherein the performance means synchronizes sounds with the state of deformation of the cheering goods determined by the calculation processing unit and the total amount of the deformed cheering goods.

3. 2. The cheering performance system according to claim 1, wherein the performance means controls lighting in accordance with the state of deformation of the cheering goods determined by the calculation processing unit and the total amount of the deformed cheering goods.

4. 2. The cheering performance system according to claim 1, wherein the performance means changes the image on the monitor in accordance with the state of deformation of the cheering goods determined by the processing unit and the total amount of the deformed cheering goods.

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