JP2023166773A - Computer program and computer device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a computer program which allows not uniform but a variety of game information to be displayed correspondingly to a game screen.SOLUTION: The computer program causes one or more terminal devices to execute: a display step of displaying a game screen about a predetermined game on the basis of an operation by a first user; a setting step of setting first setting information selected by the first user out of situation information about a game; a reception step of receiving second setting information selected by a second user out of the situation information; and a selection step of selecting game information based on selection information being at least a part of the first setting information and/or at least a part of the second setting information, on the basis of an operation by the first user. The display step displays the game information selected by the selection step, with the game screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD This disclosure relates to computer programs and computer devices.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a technique for distributing live videos of tournaments such as e-sports has been known (for example, Patent Document 1).

In this conventional technology, the game screen is displayed on a large monitor installed at the venue of the e-sports tournament, and game information added by the commentator (for example, an explanation of the technique performed by the character, the character's physical strength, the opponent's (match history, etc.) will also be displayed.

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However, in the conventional technology, the game information displayed together with the game screen is not necessarily information that all viewers want to know.

Furthermore, viewers who enjoy e-sports tournaments at locations other than the venues where the e-sports tournaments are held, such as viewers' homes, have a desire to view live videos while referring to the information they want to know.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a computer program that can display a wide variety of game information on a game screen.

The first disclosure is
A computer program that causes one or more terminal devices to execute the following steps,
In the output step, a game screen related to a predetermined game is output based on the first user's operation;
In the setting step, setting first setting information selected by the first user from situation information regarding the game;
In the receiving step, receiving second setting information selected by the second user from among the situation information,
In the selection step, selection information that is at least a part of the first setting information and/or at least a part of the second setting information is selected based on the operation of the first user;
In the output step, game information that is information based on the selection information selected in the selection step is output together with the game screen.
It is a computer program.

Furthermore, in the first disclosure,
In the output step, information based on forced setting information selected from at least one of the second setting information is sent from the second user instead of the game information or together with at least a part of the game information. Output based on the instructions of
be able to.

Furthermore, in the first disclosure,
The forced setting information is information automatically selected according to the progress of the game.
be able to.

Furthermore, in the first disclosure,
A computer program that causes the terminal device operated by the second user to further execute the following steps,
The aggregation step generates aggregation information regarding the game information output on the terminal device operated by the first user;
In the presentation step, the aggregate information is presented to the second user in the terminal device operated by the second user.
be able to.

The second disclosure is
a storage unit that stores the computer program of the first disclosure;
a control unit that executes the computer program;
Equipped with
It is a computer device.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a computer program that can display a wide variety of game information on a game screen.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a game information output system in this embodiment. It is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of a game server in this embodiment. It is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of a distribution server in this embodiment. It is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of a user terminal device in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the live video and game information displayed on a user terminal device in this embodiment. It is a flowchart showing distribution processing in this embodiment.

[Embodiment]
A game information output system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. As shown in FIG. 1, the game information output system 1 includes a game server 2, a game device 3, a distribution server 4, and a user terminal device 5. Note that the game information output system 1 and the processing procedure described below are merely examples, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to these. The design of the game information output system 1 and the processing procedure can be changed as appropriate without changing the gist of the present disclosure.

<Fighting game description>
The game server 2 provides a predetermined game to be executed by a plurality of game devices 3. This game is a competitive fighting game in which characters operated by opponents fight each other in a virtual space.

In this embodiment, the competitors are users participating in the e-sports tournament.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the fighting game is such that a plurality of opponents each operate a character to make the character perform a technique, and the opponent who first reduces the physical strength of the opponent's character to 0 (zero) is the winner. It is a game to decide as.

The fighting game according to this embodiment proceeds in a battle mode in which a battle is held between characters operated by two opponents. This battle mode is an online mode battle between two game machines 3 that is played via the game server 2.

The game server 2 and each game device 3 operated by each opponent are connected to a network line (not shown), and can perform data communication with each other via this network line.

Each game device 3 is loaded with a game program of a fighting game having an online battle function and game data used in the game program.

In each game device 3, a game program is executed by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory, and the like.

A controller (not shown) operated by the opponent is an operation member for inputting a user's operation signal to the game device 3 main body. The controller is provided with, for example, a cross key, a joystick, an A button, a B button, an X button, a Y button, an R1 button, an R2 button, an L1 button, and an L2 button.

The cross key and the joystick are operating members for moving a character operated by an opponent on the game space when a fighting game is being executed.

Further, the A button, B button, X button, Y button, R1 button, R2 button, L1 button, and L2 button are operation members for causing the character to perform attacks and the like.

When an opponent uses various menu screens to perform preparation work before starting a fighting game, view character status information, etc., the cross key and joystick are used mainly for items displayed on the menu screen. Functions as an operating member for selecting.

In addition, the A button, B button, X button, Y button, R1 button, R2 button, L1 button, and L2 button are operation members used by the opponent to confirm the selected item and execute the work for that item. It is.

Operation signals from each controller are transmitted from each game device 3 to the game server 2.

Based on the operation signal received by the game server 2, the game server 2 controls the progress of the game and transmits the result to each game device 3. As a result, a fighting game synchronized between the two game devices 3 is executed.

<Explanation of the game live video distribution process>
The distribution server 4 distributes and receives game videos about the games being executed on the game server 2 and each game device 3 to the user terminal device 5 .

Note that in the following, "a user who distributes live video (game screen, game audio, and voice of a live broadcaster) to other users via the distribution server 4" will be referred to as a "live broadcaster (an example of a second user)" and " A user who views a live video distributed by a live broadcaster via the distribution server 4 is referred to as a "viewer (an example of a first user)." Moreover, when simply referred to as a "user", it means both a "commentator" and a "viewer".

Further, the device operated by the viewer is referred to as the "user terminal device 5A", the device operated by the commentator is referred to as the "user terminal device 5B", and when both are referred to, it is simply referred to as the "user terminal device 5".

The distribution server 4 receives game screen data to be distributed, game audio data, and situation information regarding the game from the game server 2.

The situation information regarding the game includes various information regarding the game. The situation information regarding the game includes various information regarding the play that the opponent is playing/has played, as well as information based on the play performance of the play.

The situation information regarding the game includes, for example, a "key configuration" indicating the assignment of operation buttons set by the opponent (for example, assigning "X button" to "large punch", "R1 button" to "small punch", etc.); ``Status'' that shows the character's physical strength, ``Number of combos'' that shows the number of times the opponent's skills were successfully executed, and ``Operation log (for example, ↑, ↓, A, Y) that shows the history of the opponent's operation signals. , R1)'', ``Guard rate'' indicating the success rate of guarding the attack of the opponent user's character, ``Usage rate'' of the opponent user's character, ``Victory rate'' indicating the opponent's winning rate today, This includes "past match history."

Further, the distribution server 4 receives and manages the broadcaster setting information (an example of second setting information) selected by the broadcaster from among the situation information regarding the game from the user terminal device 5B.

Furthermore, the distribution server 4 acquires the voice of the commentator based on the commentator's operation on the user terminal device 5B.

Thereby, the commentator can distribute commentator setting information to the viewers in addition to the commentary video composed of his/her own voice, the game screen, and the game audio. That is, the commentator setting information can be said to be, for example, information set by the commentator with the intention of having viewers understand and enjoy the game video more deeply. These pieces of information are transmitted from the distribution server 4 to the viewer's user terminal device 5A.

Further, the distribution server 4 receives and manages viewer setting information (an example of first setting information) selected by the viewer from among the situation information regarding the game from the user terminal device 5A. That is, the viewer setting information can be said to be information set by the viewer according to his or her own viewing purpose or preference.

In this embodiment, instead of or in addition to the live broadcaster setting information selected by the broadcaster, the viewer selects the viewer setting information that he or she has selected, along with the live broadcast video, to his or her own user. It can be output to the terminal device 5A.

In other words, the viewer
・Part (or all) of viewer setting information and game screen,
・Part (or all) of the commentator setting information and the game screen,
・Part (or all) of viewer setting information, part (or all) of broadcaster setting information, and game screen,
Game information that is information based on the selection information selected by the viewer (for example, key configuration, number of opponent combos, etc., game-related information) (selection information itself or customized information information) can be output to the user terminal device 5A.

Here, the selection information is information selected by the viewer as information to be actually output by the user terminal device 5A from at least a portion of the viewer setting information and/or at least a portion of the live broadcaster setting information. As a result, unlike conventional technology, the game information displayed along with the game screen is less likely to be uniform or set unilaterally, and is flexible to match the thoughts of the broadcaster or the needs of the viewers. The content may correspond to Therefore, many viewers can obtain the information they want to know from the live video and gain a deeper understanding of the game video.

<Hardware configuration>
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 2, the hardware configuration and functional configuration of the game server 2, the hardware configuration and functional configuration of the distribution server 4, and the hardware configuration and functional configuration of the user terminal device 5 will be described.

<Hardware configuration of game server 2>
The game server 2 includes a control section 20, a storage section 21, and a network interface 22, as shown in FIG.

The storage unit 21 and network interface 22 are connected to the control unit 20 of the game server 2 via a bus 29.

The control unit 20 is composed of a CPU, memory, various input/output interfaces, etc., and controls the operation of the game server 2. Details will be described later.

The storage unit 21 mainly includes a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an SSD (Solid State Drive), and the like.

The storage unit 21 stores, for example, the computer program of the present disclosure, a distribution program and data for distributing a game program (game application) for executing a game played on the game device 3, and opponent data. (Game ID for identifying the opponent, character used by the opponent, game progress, situation information regarding the game, etc.) are stored.

Network interface 22 is connected to a communication network in order to transmit and receive data between game server 2 and game device 3.

<Description of the functions of the control unit 20 of the game server 2>
The control unit 20 of the game server 2 functions as the following means and executes the following steps by executing a computer program.

<Explanation of authentication steps>
The control unit 20 executes the authentication step by functioning as an authentication means. Below, processing executed by the control unit 20 as an authentication means will be explained.

The control unit 20 uses the game ID of the opponent transmitted from the game device 3 to authenticate the user account.

<Explanation of progress steps>
The control unit 20 executes progress steps by functioning as a game progress management means. Below, the processing executed by the control unit 20 as a game progress management means will be explained.

The control unit 20 advances the fighting game based on the opponent's operations.

Specifically, the control unit 20 receives operation signals from the game devices 3 operated by each opponent, and proceeds with the fighting game. Thereby, the control unit 20, for example, causes the character to move in the virtual game space and manages the physical strength value of the character.

<Explanation of communication steps>
The control unit 20 executes the communication step by functioning as a communication means. Below, processing executed by the control unit 20 as a communication means will be explained.

The control unit 20 transmits and receives the game IDs of the opponents, operation signals from the game devices 3 of each opponent, and the like to and from the game devices 3 .

Further, the control unit 20 transmits game screen data, game audio data, and situation information regarding the game to the distribution server 4.

<Hardware configuration of game device 3>
Although not shown, the game device 3 includes a control section, a storage section, a network interface, an audio processing section, a graphic processing section, and an operation section.

A speaker is connected to the audio processing section of the game device 3, a liquid crystal monitor is connected to the graphic processing section, and a controller is connected to the operation section.

<Description of the functions of the control unit of the game device 3>
The control unit of the game device 3 functions as the following means and executes the following steps by executing a computer program.

<Explanation of execution steps>
The control unit executes the execution steps by functioning as an execution unit. Below, the processing executed by the control unit as an execution means will be explained.

The control unit receives operations from each of the competitors. As a result, the character moves in the virtual game space, and the character's physical strength value changes.

<Explanation of communication steps>
The control unit executes the communication step by functioning as a communication means. Below, processing executed by the control unit as a communication means will be explained.

The control unit transmits and receives the game IDs of the opponents, operation signals from the game devices 3 of each opponent, etc. to and from the game server 2 .

<Hardware configuration of distribution server 4>
The distribution server 4 includes a control section 40, a storage section 41, and a network interface 42, as shown in FIG.

The storage unit 41 and network interface 42 are connected to the control unit 40 of the distribution server 4 via a bus 49.

The control unit 40 is composed of a CPU, memory, various input/output interfaces, etc., and controls the operation of the distribution server 4. Details will be described later.

The storage unit 41 mainly includes a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an SSD (Solid State Drive), and the like.

The storage unit 41 stores, for example, video applications and data for providing services on the user terminal device 5, as well as user data (user IDs for identifying users such as viewers and live broadcasters, and user credit cards). information, etc.) is stored.

The network interface 42 is connected to a communication network in order to transmit and receive data with the game server 2 or with the user terminal device 5.

<Description of the functions of the control unit 40 of the distribution server 4>
The control unit 40 of the distribution server 4 functions as the following means and executes the following steps by executing a computer program.

<Explanation of authentication steps>
The control unit 40 executes the authentication step by functioning as an authentication means. Below, processing executed by the control unit 40 as an authentication means will be described.

The control unit 40 uses the user ID transmitted from the user terminal device 5 to authenticate the user account.

When the user terminal device 5 communicates with the distribution server 4 via the communication network, the user ID is transmitted from the user terminal device 5 to the distribution server 4. The transmitted user ID is subjected to authentication processing at the distribution server 4. This enables communication between the distribution server 4 and the user terminal device 5.

<Explanation of display steps>
The control unit 40 executes the display step by functioning as a display unit. Below, the processing executed by the control unit 40 as a display means will be explained.

The control unit 40 generates information for displaying live commentary videos, live broadcaster setting information, viewer setting information, etc. on the user terminal device 5. By receiving this information, the viewer can view the live video as shown in FIG. 5 on his or her own user terminal device 5A.

<Explanation of communication steps>
The control unit 40 executes the communication step by functioning as a communication means. Below, processing executed by the control unit 40 as a communication means will be explained.

The control unit 40 receives game screen data, game audio data, game-related situation information, etc. from the game server 2.

In addition, the control unit 40 communicates with the live broadcaster's user terminal device 5B the live broadcaster's user ID, broadcaster setting information, game screen data, game audio data, broadcaster's audio data, and broadcaster's audio data. Send and receive text data etc. based on

Further, the control unit 40 transmits and receives the viewer's user ID, live video, live broadcaster setting information, viewer setting information, live broadcaster audio data, etc. to and from the viewer's user terminal device 5A.

<Hardware configuration of user terminal device 5>
As shown in FIG. 4, the user terminal device 5 is, for example, a terminal device such as a smartphone, which has a built-in speaker 530, a liquid crystal screen 540, and a touch pad 550. On this user terminal device 5, a live video distributed from the distribution server 4 is displayed.

Further, the user terminal device 5 can perform data communication with the distribution server 4 via the communication network.

The user terminal device 5 includes a control section 50, a storage section 51, a network interface 52, an audio processing section 53, a graphics processing section 54, and an operation section 55.

The storage section 51 , network interface 52 , audio processing section 53 , graphic processing section 54 , and operation section 55 are connected to the control section 50 via a bus 59 .

The control unit 50 is composed of a CPU, memory, various input/output interfaces, etc., and controls the operation of the user terminal device 5.

The storage unit 51 mainly includes an HDD, RAM, ROM, SSD, and the like. The storage unit 51 stores, for example, a video application, a user ID, and the like.

Network interface 52 is connected to a communication network in order to transmit and receive data between user terminal device 5 and distribution server 4 . As a result, the video application, game screen data, game audio data, etc. are downloaded to the user terminal device 5.

The audio processing unit 53 reproduces and synthesizes digital game audio according to instructions from the control unit 50. Further, a speaker 530 is connected to the audio processing section 53. The game audio and the commentator's audio are output from the speaker 530.

The graphic processing unit 54 outputs a game screen, broadcaster setting information and/or viewer setting information, text data based on the broadcaster's audio data, etc. to the liquid crystal screen 540 in accordance with instructions from the control unit 50 .

The operation unit 55 receives an operation signal from the user. In this embodiment, an operation signal from a user is input to the operation unit 55 via a touch pad 550 that is an input position detection device. Based on this function, the user can set broadcaster setting information, viewer setting information, select selection information, and the like.

Here, when setting the commentary person setting information, for example, from the editing/menu screen of the commentary video, each situation information that is a candidate for the commentary person certification information is displayed in a list so that it can be selected. By selecting the information and pressing the setting button, the selected situation information is set as the commentator setting information.

When setting viewer setting information, a list of status information that is a candidate for viewer certification information is displayed for selection from the edit/menu screen or settings screen of the video being viewed by the viewer, and the viewer can select the When the user selects arbitrary information and presses a setting button, the selected situation information is set as viewer setting information. The viewer setting information can be set in advance when the viewer views various game screens, or can be set each time the viewer views a game screen.

<Description of the functions of the control unit 50 of the user terminal device 5>
The control unit 50 functions as the following means and executes the following steps by executing the video application.

<Explanation of setting steps>
The control unit 50 executes the setting step by functioning as a setting means according to instructions from the video application. Below, the processing executed by the control unit 50 as a setting means will be explained.

The control unit 50 sets commentator setting information selected by the commentator from among the situation information regarding the competitive game. In this embodiment, although not shown, the commentator setting information includes the key configuration of each opponent, the status of each character, the usage rate of each opponent's character, the today's victory rate of each opponent, and the The number of times an opponent's attack was blocked by the opponent, the number of times each opponent's attack was blocked, etc. are selected.

The control unit 50 sets viewer setting information selected by the viewer from among the situation information regarding the competitive game. In this embodiment, although not shown, the number of combos of the opponent, the operation log of the opponent, the past match history, etc. are selected as the viewer setting information.

<Description of delivery steps>
The control unit 50 executes the distribution step by functioning as a distribution means according to instructions from the video application. Below, the processing executed by the control unit 50 as a distribution means will be explained.

Specifically, the control unit 50 performs processing for transmitting a live commentary video, commentator setting information, text data based on the commentator's audio data, etc. to the distribution server 4 based on the commentator's operation (distribution request). I do.

<Explanation of communication steps>
The control unit 50 executes the communication step by functioning as a communication means according to instructions from the video application. Below, processing executed by the control unit 50 as a communication means will be explained.

The control unit 50 receives game screen data, game audio data, game-related situation information, etc. from the distribution server 4 based on the operations of the commentator.

The control unit 50 transmits live broadcaster setting information selected by the broadcaster from among the broadcaster's user ID, live video, and game-related situation information to the distribution server 4 based on the broadcaster's operation (distribution request).

Further, the control unit 50 receives a live video, live broadcaster setting information, etc. from the distribution server 4 based on a viewer's operation (viewing request).

Further, the control unit 50 transmits the viewer's user ID, viewer setting information, viewing request, selection information, etc. to the distribution server 4 based on the viewer's operation, for example.

<Explanation of selection steps>
The control unit 50 executes the selection step by functioning as a selection means according to instructions from the video application. Below, the processing executed by the control unit 50 as a selection means will be explained.

The control unit 50 selects game information based on selection information that is at least a part of the viewer setting information and/or at least a part of the live broadcaster setting information based on the viewer's operation.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, the viewer has selected "Key Config" from the live commentator setting information, and has selected "Number of Combos of Competitors", "Opponent B's Operation Log", and "Past "Battle History" is selected.

In this embodiment, the "key configuration", "number of combos of opponents", and "past match history" are selection information and game information. On the other hand, "opponent B's operation log" is game information, and is part of the selection information "opponent A, B's operation log". Therefore, the "opponent B's operation log" as the game information is a selected part of the "opponents A and B's operation log" as the selection information.

<Explanation of output steps>
The control unit 50 executes the output step by functioning as an output means according to instructions from the video application. Below, the processing executed by the control unit 50 as an output means will be explained.

The control unit 50 acquires necessary information when a viewing request is made based on the viewer's operation, and outputs the live video and game information to the user terminal device 5A. In the following, "display on liquid crystal screen 540" and "sound output to speaker 530" will be collectively referred to as "output".

In the example of FIG. 5, the live video (game screen in the live video) is displayed in the video display frame F1.

In addition, in the example of FIG. 5, four frames are displayed in the game information display frame F2 for displaying game information, and here, "key configuration", "number of opponent's combos", and "opponent's "B's operation log" and "past match history" are displayed.

Furthermore, the voice of the commentator is output from the speaker 530 of the user terminal device 5A of the viewing user.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the voice data of the commentator is converted into text data, and the text data is displayed in the text frame F3.

<Explanation of distribution process>
The distribution process of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG. 6.

First, the control unit 40 of the distribution server 4 receives game screen data, game audio data, game-related situation information such as the opponent's key configuration, etc. from the game server 2 (step S1).

Next, the control unit 50 of the live broadcaster's user terminal device 5B sets live broadcaster setting information based on the live broadcaster's operation (step S2).

Next, the control unit 50 of the broadcaster's user terminal device 5B sends the live broadcast video, text data based on the broadcaster's audio data, and broadcaster setting information to the viewer's user terminal device 5A via the distribution server 4. (Step 3)

Next, the control unit 50 of the viewer's user terminal device 5A determines whether the viewer has expressed an intention to set the game information by himself or not (step S4). This expression of intention is determined, for example, by whether or not the viewer has pressed a "set game information" button on the viewing video edit/menu screen or setting screen.

If it is determined that the viewer has not expressed his/her intention (S4: NO), the process proceeds to step S7.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the viewer has expressed his/her intention (S4: YES), the control unit 50 of the viewer's user terminal device 5A performs the setting operation of the viewer setting information based on the viewer's operation. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S5).

Whether or not this setting operation was performed is determined by, for example, whether or not the viewer setting information was actually set via the viewing video editing/menu screen or setting screen (more specifically, whether or not the viewing video editing/menu screen or setting screen, etc. The determination is made based on whether the user selects any information and presses the setting button. Also, for example, if the viewer setting information has been set in advance, a pop-up will appear asking "Do you want to reflect the settings that have already been set?", and if the viewer selects "Yes" to the display, It may be determined that a setting operation has been performed.

If it is determined that the viewer setting information has not been set (S5: NO), the process proceeds to step S7. This corresponds to a case where the intention to set the game information is erroneously expressed in step S4.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the viewer setting information has been set (S5: YES), the control unit 50 of the viewer's user terminal device 5A sets the viewer setting information (step S6). That is, this makes the viewer setting information selected by the viewer active.

Next, the control unit 50 of the viewer's user terminal device 5A generates game information (at least a part of the viewer setting information and/or at least a part of the broadcaster setting information) based on the selection information selected by the viewer. is set (step S7). Note that, for example, if the viewer does not change the settings (that is, if the viewer setting information is not set in step S6), the default commentator setting information is set as the selection information and game information. be done.

When the viewer changes the settings (that is, when the viewer setting information is set in step S6), the changed part is replaced with the default broadcaster setting information and the viewer settings are changed. Information is set as selection information and game information.

Next, the control unit 50 of the viewer's user terminal device 5A determines whether a viewing request for outputting a live video or the like has been made based on the viewer's operation (step S8). This viewing request may be, for example, when the viewer presses a viewing start button.

If it is determined that no viewing request has been made (S8: NO), the process repeats step S8.

If it is determined that a viewing request has been made (S8: YES), the control unit 50 of the viewer's user terminal device 5A transmits the live video, text data based on the voice data of the live broadcaster, and game information to the user terminal. It is output in the device 5A (step S9). That is, by pressing the viewing start button, a live video in which the selection information and game information set in step S7 are reflected is notified.
Through the above steps, the distribution process of the present disclosure is executed.

In summary, this disclosure:
A computer program that causes user terminal devices 5 including a live broadcaster's user terminal device 5B and a viewer's user terminal device 5A to execute the following steps,
In the output step, a live video regarding the fighting game is output on the viewer's user terminal device 5A based on the viewer's operation,
In the setting step, the viewer setting information selected by the viewer from situation information regarding the fighting game (e.g., key configuration, number of combos of the opponent) is set;
In the receiving step, the commentator setting information selected by the commentator from among the situation information regarding the fighting game is received;
In the selection step, selection information, which is at least a part of the viewer setting information and/or at least a part of the live broadcaster setting information, is selected based on the viewer's operation;
In the output step, game information, which is information based on the selection information selected in the selection step, is output together with the live video on the viewer's user terminal device 5A.
It is a computer program.

<Effect>
According to the computer program of this embodiment, the game information displayed along with the game screen can be a wide variety of information.

[Other embodiments]
In the above embodiments, an example is described in which the output step, the setting step, etc. are executed by the user terminal device alone, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. These steps may be performed by the distribution server alone or by cooperation between the distribution server and the user terminal device.

Not limited to the embodiments described above, in a fighting game, characters (player characters and non-player characters) respectively controlled by a user and a computer (for example, a CPU in a game device operated by a user) perform techniques to determine victory or defeat. It may also be a fighting game.

Further, the game shown in the game screen to be distributed is not limited to the above embodiment, and is not limited to a game played by two opponents, but may be a game played by three or more opponents.

In addition, the games of the present disclosure are not limited to the embodiments described above, and include racing games in which racing cars or the like operated by users compete for lap times, hunting games or action games in which a character operated by the user defeats enemy characters, and games operated by the users. Various types of electronic games can be adopted, such as a shooting game in which a character shoots enemy characters, and a puzzle game in which the game progresses by arranging puzzle pieces according to predetermined rules.

In this case, for example, in a racing game, situational information related to the game includes lap time, overall ranking, map, car body tuning details, loss time due to a crash, average lap, fastest lap, etc. In a shooting game, situational information is acquired. List of items, number of headshots in a match, number of enemies defeated, survival time, overall map, etc.

Furthermore, the selection of selection information by the viewer is not limited to the above embodiments, and may be performed after a viewing request is made (during viewing of a live video). In this case, if the viewer is not satisfied with the selection information initially set, the viewer can reselect selection information that meets his/her wishes.

Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and a video showing a situation in which the opponent is playing the game may be displayed along with the game screen (for example, at the bottom left of the game screen).

Further, without being limited to the above embodiments, information based on forced setting information selected from at least one of the commentator setting information may be used instead of the game information or together with at least a part of the game information from the commentator. Based on the instructions, the information may be output to the viewer's user terminal device.

This forced setting information is information that is included in game-related situation information and is intended to be viewed as essential information by the viewer without giving the viewer the right to choose whether or not to view the game. Forced setting information is used, for example, when a live broadcaster selects arbitrary information as live broadcaster setting information from the editing/menu screen of a live video, and then forces the viewer to watch from among the broadcaster setting information. The information is set by selecting the information as forced setting information.

In this case, information that the broadcaster particularly wants to draw attention to can be delivered more reliably to the viewers.

Furthermore, in this case, the forced setting information may be information that is automatically selected by the distribution server (or game server) or the like depending on the progress of the game. Rules for automatically selecting information by the distribution server or game server are preferably set in advance by a commentator, game developer, or the like. The rules may be set based on, for example, the game genre or the competition management rules.

In this case, when an action that determines the outcome of a match is being executed, forced setting information is automatically included in the game information based on the rules. Therefore, the broadcaster can deliver information that the broadcaster wants to draw attention to to the viewers in real time.

Further, the user terminal device of the live broadcaster may receive statistical information regarding game information outputted from the user terminal device of the viewer from the distribution server, and the statistical information may be outputted at the user terminal device of the live broadcaster.

In this case, the commentator can grasp the game information that the viewers prefer and utilize it in his/her own commentary.

The statistical information sent to broadcasters also includes information about what kind of viewers (e.g., viewer demographics, such as gender, age, and time spent playing games for the video they are watching); It may also include information on whether the information was displayed. As for the statistical information, the viewing history of the viewer is compiled by the distribution server at predetermined intervals, such as the most recent month, according to the viewer's attributes.

This allows the broadcaster to understand the preferences of the viewers, which can be useful when setting broadcaster setting information.

Further, the statistical information may be information that is transmitted to the user terminal device of the broadcaster after the distribution server has aggregated game information output from the user terminal device of the viewer, or may be information that has not been aggregated. The information may be transmitted from the distribution server to the user terminal device of the broadcaster, and the information may be aggregated by the user terminal device of the broadcaster.

Furthermore, the broadcaster and the viewers may be able to change the size of the game information display frame and the number of frames displayed within it (that is, customize the game information display frame).

Furthermore, the viewer may be able to arrange the video display frame F1 on the right side and the game information display frame F2 on the left side in FIG. 5, and increase the size of the game information display frame F2, for example. In addition, when displaying the video display frame F1, game information display frame F2, and text frame F3 over multiple screens instead of one screen as shown in FIG. It may also be possible to set whether to display the .

The game information is not limited to being able to customize the game information in various ways based on the viewer's operations as in the above embodiment, but the viewer can display the game information set by the viewer from among the preset modes. It may be possible to select one of a mode in which the player is allowed to watch the game while watching the game, and a mode in which the player settings information set by the commentator is displayed while watching the game.

Also, for example, the viewer may be able to switch to the mode set by the viewer, with the mode set by the commentator as the default mode.

Furthermore, when there are multiple game information display frames, it may be possible to switch the mode for at least some of them. In this case, for example, the viewer mode is set in the first game information display frame, and the commentator mode is set in the second game information display frame.

In addition, in this case, the commentator can prepare multiple modes, such as beginner viewing mode and advanced viewing mode, depending on the status of the viewer (for example, beginner, expert, etc.). You can.

Furthermore, when the commentator setting information set by the commentator is displayed, the commentator may be able to set in advance candidates for game information to be "freely viewable." In this case, the viewer may be able to select the content he/she wishes to display from among the information.

Furthermore, when a viewer participates in a voting event to determine the situation information that they would like the broadcaster to display, the distribution server may provide a benefit to the viewer. In this case, the benefit is the right for the viewer to appear in the distributed video with the commentator (or the ability to participate in a lottery to receive that right), or the granting of in-game points. , items may be provided.

Note that the ranking information of the situation information voted by the viewers may be set to be included in the live video.

In this case, a combination of ranking and/or voting status information may be generated as a popular template at the user terminal device of the broadcaster and/or viewer. Additionally, the template may be used subsequently for different audiences. Note that the template may also be distributed to other commentators.

Moreover, the selection information and the game information may be the same without being limited to the above embodiment. That is, in the embodiment, among the selection information "operation logs of opponents A and B", "operation log of opponent B" is selected as game information, but "operation log of opponents A and B" is selected as the game information. may be selected as the game information.

Furthermore, without being limited to the embodiments described above, for example, the game information may be modified in the selection information (for example, the broadcaster setting information selected as the selection information is "10/100", but the viewer user (e.g., "10%" is displayed on the terminal device), and/or may be dramatized data. Further, in this case, the viewer may be able to output the game information in a notation according to his/her preference (notation and unit set in advance by the viewer).

Further, in the embodiment, an example is described in which live video, game information, etc. are output to one liquid crystal screen of a viewer's user terminal device, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. For example, a live video may be displayed on the viewer's first monitor, and text data and game information based on the voice data of the live broadcaster may be displayed on the viewer's second monitor.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example is described in which the number of live videos displayed on the viewer's user terminal device is one; (a screen from the opponent's perspective, a screen from the second opponent's perspective, and a screen from the third opponent's perspective).

Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and when a viewer is at the venue of an e-sports tournament, the viewer can watch the game video by wearing a head-mounted display (HMD) as a user terminal device. Good too. In this case, for example, the smartphone owned by the user and the HMD may be linked to allow the user to select game information that the user wants to display on the HMD.

Further, the present disclosure can be applied not only to the distribution of replay videos but also to live distribution.

Furthermore, without being limited to the above embodiments, not all of the game-related situation information is downloaded from the game server to the distribution server, but some of it (for example, past match history between players) is aggregated in advance on the distribution server. may be stored.

Further, in the embodiment, an example is described in which the user terminal device is a terminal device such as a smartphone, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. The user terminal device may be, for example, a stationary game device to which a display and a controller are externally connected, or a personal computer.

Furthermore, for example, the number of displayed game information display frames and the content that is preferentially displayed in the game information display frames may differ between a personal computer and a smartphone as user terminal devices used by viewers. Good too.

Other examples include:
A computer program that causes one or more terminal devices to execute the following steps,
In the output step, an activity screen related to a predetermined activity is output based on the first user's operation;
In the setting step, setting first setting information selected by the first user from among situation information regarding the activity;
In the receiving step, receiving second setting information selected by the second user from among the situation information,
In the selection step, selection information that is at least a part of the first setting information and/or at least a part of the second setting information is selected based on an operation of the first user;
In the output step, activity information that is information based on the selection information selected in the selection step is output together with the activity screen.
There is a computer program.

In this case, the technology of the present disclosure may be applied to distributed videos related to various activities such as not only electronic games as in the above embodiments but also sports played by real athletes, shogi played by real players, or board games such as Go. can be applied.

1 Game information output system 2 Game server 3 Game device 4 Distribution server 5 User terminal device

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A computer program that causes one or more terminal devices to execute the following steps,
In the output step, a game screen related to a predetermined game is output based on the first user's operation;
In the setting step, setting first setting information selected by the first user from situation information regarding the game;
In the receiving step, receiving second setting information selected by the second user from among the situation information,
In the selection step, selection information that is at least a part of the first setting information and/or at least a part of the second setting information is selected based on the operation of the first user;
In the output step, game information that is information based on the selection information selected in the selection step is output together with the game screen.
computer program. In the output step, information based on forced setting information selected from at least one of the second setting information is sent from the second user in place of the game information or together with at least a part of the game information. Output based on the instructions of
The computer program according to claim 1. The forced setting information is information automatically selected according to the progress of the game.
The computer program according to claim 2. A computer program that causes the terminal device operated by the second user to further execute the following steps,
The aggregation step generates aggregation information regarding the game information output on the terminal device operated by the first user;
In the presentation step, the aggregate information is presented to the second user in the terminal device operated by the second user.
The computer program according to claim 1. A storage unit that stores the computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 4;
a control unit that executes the computer program;
Equipped with
computer equipment.

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