Information processing system, information processing program, and information processing method

Abstract

To enable various performances without giving a sense of incongruity to a viewing person for a performance regarding an object.SOLUTION: An information processing system comprises means for relating and storing an object and an event regarding the object, object display means for displaying a first image that is an image of the object, and event execution means for executing the event, and starts the event from a state in which the first image is displayed, and executes the event after switching to a state in which a second image that is an image of the object and matches or approximates to the first image is displayed when starting the event.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing system, an information processing program, and an information processing method. [Background technology]

[0002] A technology has been disclosed that enhances the interest of players by playing special audio, still images, video, and other data when game media is obtained through a lottery (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6596553 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Incidentally, it is desirable to be able to provide a variety of effects relating to objects that are game media such as cards in electronic games and the like, without giving viewers a sense of incongruity. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] One aspect of the present invention is an information processing system comprising: a means for associating and storing an object with an event related to the object; an object display means for displaying a first image that is an image of the object; and an event execution means for executing the event, wherein the event is started from a state in which the first image is displayed, and the event is executed after switching to a state in which a second image that is an image of the object at the start of the event and that matches or is similar to the first image is displayed.

[0006] Here, it is preferable that the event is an event in which a video relating to the object is played back, and the second image is a video of the start portion of the video.

[0007] Preferably, the video includes a video in which the second image is a partial image.

[0008] Preferably, the video at the end of the video is a third image that matches or is similar to the first image.

[0009] It is also preferable that the first image includes a plurality of partial images, and that after the event starts, the display of some of the partial images is faded out.

[0010] Preferably, the partial image to be faded out is an image containing text information of the object.

[0011] Preferably, the partial image to be faded out is an image of the frame of the object.

[0012] It is also preferable that the object display means displays the object based on 3D data of the object.

[0013] It is also preferable that the object display means displays the object by enlarging, reducing, rotating or moving the object.

[0014] Another aspect of the present invention is an information processing program that causes a computer that can access a means for storing an object in association with an event related to the object to function as an object display means that displays a first image that is an image of the object and an event execution means that executes the event, and that starts the event from a state in which the first image is displayed, and then switches to a state in which a second image that is an image of the object at the time the event starts and that matches or is similar to the first image is displayed, and then executes the event.

[0015] Another aspect of the present invention is an information processing method comprising: causing a computer that can access a means for storing an object in association with an event related to the object to execute an object display step of displaying a first image that is an image of the object; and an event execution step of executing the event; wherein in the event execution step, the event is started from a state in which the first image is displayed, and the event is executed after switching to a state in which a second image that is an image of the object at the start of the event and that matches or is similar to the first image is displayed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a variety of effects relating to objects without giving a sense of discomfort to viewers. Other objects of the embodiments of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the entire specification. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an object display screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 3A to 3D are diagrams illustrating a display process of an object in a three-dimensional space according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an object display screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an event execution process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating effect processing according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8]FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an initial screen of a video according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an event preparation process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating a process of zooming out a frame and a process of increasing the size of a video display area according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen at the start of playback of a moving image in the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] 1 is a diagram illustrating playback of a moving image according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating image display in a three-dimensional space during an event according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] [System Configuration] As shown in Fig. 1, an information processing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a processing unit 10, a storage unit 12, an input unit 14, an output unit 16, and a communication unit 18. As shown in Fig. 2, the information processing device 100 may be connected to an external server or the like (not shown) via an information communication network 102 so as to be able to exchange information. Furthermore, the information processing device 100 may be configured as a single device (for example, a single computer) or may be configured by combining multiple devices (for example, multiple computers).

[0019] The processing unit 10 includes a means for performing arithmetic processing, such as a CPU. The processing unit 10 executes an information processing program stored in the storage unit 12 to realize processes such as image display, video display, and electronic game execution in the information processing device 100 of this embodiment. The storage unit 12 includes storage means such as a semiconductor memory or a memory card. The storage unit 12 is accessible and connected to the processing unit 10 and stores the information processing program and information necessary for the processing. The input unit 14 includes a means for inputting information. The input unit 14 includes, for example, a keyboard, a touch panel, buttons, etc. for receiving input from a user. The output unit 16 includes, for example, a user interface screen (UI) for receiving input information from a user and a means for outputting processing results in the information processing device 100. The output unit 16 includes, for example, a display for presenting images to the user. The communication unit 18 includes an interface for communicating information with an external server, etc., via the information communication network 102. Communication by the communication unit 18 may be wired or wireless.

[0020] Various information processing devices capable of executing an information processing program can be applied as the information processing device 100. For example, the information processing device 100 can be a stationary or portable game console, a stationary or portable personal computer (PC), a tablet computer, a smartphone, a mobile phone terminal, a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) terminal, a portable information terminal (PDA: Personal Digital Assistant), a multi-function television receiver with an information processing function (so-called smart TV), etc.

[0021] Furthermore, the information communication network 102 is not limited to the Internet, but may be anything that can connect the information processing device 100 and other devices to each other so that they can communicate with each other. For example, it may be a dedicated line, a public line (telephone line, mobile communication line, etc.), a wired LAN (Local Area Network), a wireless LAN, etc., or it may be a combination of these with the Internet.

[0022] [Object Display Processing] Hereinafter, information processing provided by the information processing device 100 in this embodiment will be described. First, object display processing for displaying still images of objects used in electronic games, etc. will be described. Through this processing, the information processing device 100 functions as object display means.

[0023] In this embodiment, the objects used in electronic games etc. are, for example, playing cards (hereinafter simply referred to as cards). However, the objects are not limited to cards, and can be medals, figures, characters, items, etc. Furthermore, the objects are not limited to those used in electronic games.

[0024] A predetermined number of cards are given to each player. For example, 10 cards may be given to each player when the electronic game starts. Alternatively, players may be allowed to acquire cards when they fulfill certain conditions in the electronic game, purchase cards by paying a fee, or the like. However, the method of acquiring objects is not limited to these methods.

[0025] 3 shows an object display screen 200. When a player uses the input unit of the information processing device 100 to instruct display of the object display screen 200, an image of an object 204 is displayed on a screen 202 of a display, which is the output unit 16 of the information processing device 100, based on the 3D data of the object.

[0026] The image area in which the object 204 is displayed on the object display screen 200 includes a frame area 206, a main image area 208, and a character display area 210. The frame area 206 is an area that displays the frame of the card that is the object 204. The main image area 208 is an area that displays the character of the card that is the object 204. FIG. 3 shows an example of a card for character A, and the main image area 208 displays character A and other designs. The character display area 210 is an area that displays character information related to the object 204. The character display area 210 displays information such as the character name, electronic game parameters related to the character (parameters used to progress the electronic game, such as hit points HP and magic points MP) and their values, and character characteristics.

[0027] A back button 212 may also be displayed on the object display screen 200. The user can return to a process prior to the display process of the object display screen 200 by selecting (for example, tapping) the button 212 on the object display screen 200.

[0028] 4 is a diagram illustrating the process of displaying the object display screen 200 based on the 3D data of the object. The 3D data of the object may be stored in advance in the storage unit 12 in association with the object owned by each player. The 3D data of the object 204 to be displayed is read from the storage unit 12, and the object 204 is arranged in a three-dimensional space based on the 3D data. A camera 214 is also arranged in the three-dimensional space in which the object 204 is arranged. An image of the object 204 taken by the camera 214 is then displayed on the object display screen 200. By moving the camera 214, the object 204 can be enlarged, reduced, rotated, and moved and displayed on the object display screen 200.

[0029] For example, by moving the camera 214 relative to the object 204 in three-dimensional space, the object 204 can be displayed with its size changed, rotated, or moved, as shown in Fig. 5. This allows the user to enjoy viewing the object (card) they own from various angles.

[0030] [Event execution processing] The event execution process in the information processing device 100 will be described below with reference to the flowchart in Fig. 6. In this embodiment, the event is to play back a video related to the object 204.

[0031] In step S10, a process for receiving an instruction to start an event is performed. Through the process in this step, the information processing device 100 functions as an event start instruction means. The method for instructing to start an event may be, for example, a long press on the display area of ​​the object 204 on the screen 202 of the display (touching the screen for a predetermined period of time). However, the method for instructing to start an event is not particularly limited, and, for example, an event start button may be displayed on the object display screen 200, and the event start may be instructed by tapping the event start button.

[0032] In step S12, an effect process indicating the start of an event is performed. By the process in this step, the information processing device 100 functions as an event start effect processing means. When the information processing device 100 receives an instruction to start an event in step S10, it performs the effect process.

[0033] In this embodiment, the effect processing involves display processing that illuminates the frame region 206 on the object display screen 200. For example, as shown by the arrow (broken line) in FIG. 7, light emitting regions 220 are displayed in a circular pattern around the frame region 206 that surrounds the display region of the object 204, and illuminated in sequence. Alternatively, effect processing may be performed in which light emitting region 222 is displayed and illuminated in the region that was pressed and held in step S10. Light emitting region 220 and light emitting region 222 may be erased after being displayed for a predetermined period of time. However, the effect processing is not particularly limited as long as it allows the user to know that an instruction to start an event has been received.

[0034] In step S14, a process for preparing for the event process is performed. Through the process in this step, the information processing device 100 functions as an event preparation means. First, a process for resetting the object display screen 200 to its initial state before the start of the event process is performed. In the initial state of the object display screen 200, it is preferable that a first image, which is an image of the object 204 displayed in the main image area 208 in the object display process, and a second image, which is a video of the start portion of a video described later, match.

[0035] For example, in the object display process, the object display screen 200 shown in Fig. 3 is displayed as an initial state. At this time, if the initial image 300 of the video played in the event is an image as shown in Fig. 8, it is preferable to match the second image 302, which is a partial image obtained by cutting out a part of it, with the first image, which is the image displayed in the main image area 208 in the initial state shown in Fig. 3.

[0036] It is preferable that the first image, which is the image of object 204 displayed in main image area 208, and the second image, which is the video of the start of the video described below, match, but they do not need to match perfectly and may be similar images. Here, similar images are images that are so similar that a person looking at the images cannot or has difficulty recognizing that the first image has been switched to the second image.

[0037] Furthermore, the back button 212 and other buttons displayed on the display screen 202 may be erased.

[0038] After the object display screen 200 is returned to its initial state before the start of the event processing, a process is performed to erase the image displayed in the main image area 208 of the object display screen 200. For example, after the object display screen 200 shown in Fig. 3 is displayed in its initial state, the image displayed in the main image area 208 of the object display screen 200 is erased as shown in Fig. 9. This process is performed to prevent overlapping of images displayed in the main image area 208 during playback of video in the event that starts from step S16 below.

[0039] In step S16, an initial setting process for the event is performed. The process in this step causes the information processing device 100 to function as a part of the event execution means. In this step, the event process is started. In this embodiment, the playback process of a video related to the object is started.

[0040] In this process, a second image 302 included in the initial screen of the video is displayed in the main image area 208 of the object display screen 200. For example, after erasing the image in the main image area 208 as shown in FIG. 9, the second image 302 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed in the main image area 208. This results in a display similar to the object display screen 200 shown in FIG. 3. It is preferable to keep the time from erasing the main image area 208 in step S14 to displaying the second image 302 in step S16 as short as possible. This makes it possible to switch from a still image to a video without causing discomfort to people viewing the display screen 202.

[0041] In step S18, a frame zoom-out process and a video display area size-up process are performed. The processes in this step cause the information processing device 100 to function as part of an event execution means. Here, a zoom-out process is performed to gradually expand the frame area 206 of the object display screen 200 outward from the display screen 202, and a size-up process is performed to expand the area in which the video is displayed in accordance with the expansion of the frame area 206. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 , the frame area 206 is expanded on the display screen 202 to expand the main image area 208, and the display area 304 of the initial video image 300 displayed within the main image area 208 is also expanded accordingly. This creates a visual effect in which the display area 304 of the initial video image 300 is expanding together with the frame area 206 on the display screen 202. It is preferable to simultaneously expand the character display area 210 while the frame area 206 is expanding.

[0042] 11 , the frame area 206 and the character display area 210 are completely zoomed out from the display screen 202, and the display area 304 of the initial image 300 of the video is expanded to fill the entire display screen 202. As a result, the frame area 206 and the character display area 210 fade out from the display screen 202.

[0043] In this embodiment, the video display area 304 is expanded to cover the entire display screen 202, but the display range may be limited to a portion of the display screen 202, and zoom-out processing of the frame area 206 and character display area 210 and size-up processing of the video display area 304 may be applied to the display range.

[0044] By combining the processing in steps S16 and S18 above, a smooth transition can be achieved from the display of a still image of object 204 based on 3D data to the display of the initial screen of video playback for the event without causing any discomfort to the viewer.

[0045] In step S20, a video playback process is performed. Through the process in this step, the information processing device 100 functions as a video playback means as part of an event execution means. After the initial image 300 of the video is displayed through the processes up to step S18, the video related to the object 204 is played by successively changing the images displayed on the display screen 202, as shown in FIG.

[0046] It is preferable that the moving image related to the object 204 is, for example, a moving image in which the viewer enters the card of the object 204 and moves through three-dimensional space. In this way, by playing the moving image related to the object 204, the viewer who owns the object 204 can enjoy being immersed in the worldview related to the object 204.

[0047] In step S22, the moving image display area is reduced in size and the frame is zoomed in. Through the processing in this step, the information processing device 100 functions as an event end preparation means as part of the event execution means. In preparation for ending the playback of the moving image in step S20, the moving image display area is reduced in size and the frame is zoomed in.

[0048] Conversely to the process of step S18, a size-down process is performed in which display area 304, which displays the moving image, is reduced toward the inside of display screen 202, and a zoom-in process is performed in which frame area 206 is displayed and gradually reduced in accordance with the reduction of display area 304. Specifically, inversely to the process shown in FIG. 10, frame area 206 is displayed as if zooming in from outside display screen 202, and frame area 206 is gradually reduced to narrow main image area 208, and display area 304 of the moving image displayed within main image area 208 is also reduced accordingly. This produces a visual effect in which display area 304 of initial image 300 of the moving image is reduced together with frame area 206 on display screen 202. It is preferable to also reduce character display area 210 simultaneously with the reduction of frame area 206. Finally, a size-down process of the moving image display area and a zoom-in process of the frame are performed so that main image area 208 has the same size as object display screen 200 displayed in step S16.

[0049] At this time, it is preferable that the image (third image) of the final part of the video displayed last in main image area 208 be an image that matches second image 302 on the initial screen of the video shown in Fig. 8, that is, an image that matches or is similar to the first image displayed in the object display process. As a result, the screen displayed on display screen 202 at the end of video playback will be in a state where second image 302 at the start of video playback is displayed in main image area 208 surrounded by frame area 206, as shown in Fig. 3. Note that a back button 212 or the like may be displayed on display screen 202.

[0050] This allows the image to be switched from a moving image to a still image without giving the viewer a sense of incongruity when switching to a still image of the object 204, which will be described later.

[0051] In step S24, post-event processing is performed. Through the processing in this step, information processing device 100 functions as post-event processing means. In information processing device 100, as shown in Fig. 9, image deletion processing is performed when the video displayed in main image area 208 ends.

[0052] In step S26, processing is performed to display a still image of object 204. Through the processing in this step, information processing device 100 functions as object display means. The processing in this step is similar to the object display processing described above, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted. It is preferable to make the time from erasing main image area 208 in step S24 to displaying the first image in main image area 208 in step S26 as short as possible. This makes it possible to switch from a moving image to a still image without causing discomfort to a person viewing display screen 202.

[0053] In addition, in this embodiment, the event is the playback of a video related to object 204, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Fig. 13, a display object such as a character may be arranged in a three-dimensional space, and camera 214 may be freely moved within the three-dimensional space, and an image captured by camera 214 may be displayed on screen 202 of the display.

[0054] As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a variety of object-related effects without giving viewers a sense of incongruity.

[0055] [Configuration of the invention] [Configuration 1] means for storing an object and an event related to the object in association with each other; an object display means for displaying a first image which is an image of the object; event execution means for executing the event; Equipped with An information processing system characterized in that the event is started from a state in which the first image is displayed, and the event is executed after switching to a state in which a second image, which is an image of the object at the start of the event and which matches or is similar to the first image, is displayed. [Configuration 2] The information processing system according to configuration 1, the event is an event for playing a video related to the object, An information processing system, wherein the second image is a video of the beginning of the video. [Configuration 3] The information processing system according to configuration 2, The information processing system is characterized in that the moving image includes a video in which the second image is a partial image. [Configuration 4] The information processing system according to configuration 2 or 3, An information processing system characterized in that the image at the end of the video is a third image that matches or is similar to the first image. [Configuration 5] The information processing system according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, the first image includes a plurality of partial images; The information processing system is characterized in that, after the event starts, the display of a part of the partial image is faded out. [Configuration 6] The information processing system according to configuration 5, An information processing system, wherein the partial image to be faded out is an image containing text information of the object. [Configuration 7] The information processing system according to configuration 5 or 6, An information processing system, wherein the partial image to be faded out is an image of a frame of the object. [Configuration 8] The information processing system according to any one of configurations 1 to 7, The information processing system is characterized in that the object display means displays the object based on 3D data of the object. [Configuration 9] The information processing system according to configuration 8, The information processing system is characterized in that the object display means displays the object by enlarging, reducing, rotating or moving the object. [Configuration 10] A computer having access to a means for storing objects in association with events relating to the objects, an object display means for displaying a first image which is an image of the object; event execution means for executing the event; and make it work, An information processing program characterized by starting the event from a state in which the first image is displayed, and then switching to a state in which a second image, which is an image of the object at the start of the event and which matches or is similar to the first image, is displayed, and then executing the event. [Configuration 11] A computer having access to a means for storing objects and events related to the objects in association with each other, an object display step of displaying a first image that is an image of the object; an event execution step of executing the event; Execute An information processing method characterized in that in the event execution step, the event is started from a state in which the first image is displayed, and the event is executed after switching to a state in which a second image, which is an image of the object at the start of the event and matches or is similar to the first image, is displayed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 10 Processing unit, 12 Memory unit, 14 Input unit, 16 Output unit, 18 Communication unit, 100 Information processing device, 102 Information communication network, 200 Object display screen, 202 Screen, 204 Object, 206 Frame area, 208 Main image area, 210 Character display area, 212 Back button, 214 Camera, 220 Light-emitting area, 222 Light-emitting area, 300 Initial image, 304 Display area.

Claims

1. means for storing an object and an event for playing a video related to the object in association with each other; an object display means for displaying a first image, which is a still image including an image of the object; event execution means for executing the event; Equipped with starting the event from a state in which the first image is displayed, and switching to a state in which a second image, which is a start portion of the moving image that matches or is similar to the first image at the start of the event, is displayed, and then executing the event; an information processing system, wherein, at the start of the event, the image of the object itself is not enlarged, but a portion of the first image is enlarged and faded out;

2. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, An information processing system characterized in that the image at the end of the video is a third image that matches or is similar to the first image.

3. 3. The information processing system according to claim 1, An information processing system characterized in that the image to be faded out is text information.

4. 3. The information processing system according to claim 1, An information processing system characterized in that the image to be faded out is an image of a card frame.

5. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, The information processing system is characterized in that the object display means displays the object based on 3D data of the object.

6. A computer that can access a means for storing an object in association with an event for playing a video related to the object, an object display means for displaying a first image, which is a still image including an image of the object; event execution means for executing the event; and make it work, starting the event from a state in which the first image is displayed, and switching to a state in which a second image, which is a start portion of the moving image that matches or is similar to the first image at the start of the event, is displayed, and then executing the event; an information processing program for processing an image of the object, the image of the object itself being not enlarged, and a portion of the first image being enlarged and faded out at the start of the event;

7. A computer that can access a means for storing an object in association with an event for playing a video related to the object, an object display step of displaying a first image which is a still image including an image of the object; an event execution step of executing the event; Execute In the event execution step, the event is started from a state in which the first image is displayed, and the event is executed after switching to a state in which a second image, which is a start portion of the moving image that matches or is similar to the first image at the start of the event, is displayed; an information processing method, wherein, at the start of the event, the image of the object itself is not enlarged, but a part of the first image is enlarged and faded out;

Images