JP7015462B2 - Information processing equipment and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and a program.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique in which a server manages the current store status in a store and transmits the current store status from the server to a mobile terminal.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-108649

Here, it is conceivable to apply the technique described in Patent Document 1 to a store in which a game device is installed. However, if the player checks the current store situation and the store situation is not desired by the player, such as being crowded or having no friends, the player's willingness to visit or stay in the store may decrease. be.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device and a program capable of increasing a player's motivation to visit a store and motivate to stay in a store.

The information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention is an acquisition means for acquiring related information related to a game device installed in a store, and a future regarding the store for a specific player or a specific player layer based on the related information. It is equipped with a predictive means for predicting the behavior of.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to obtain a prediction result of future behavior regarding a store for a specific player or a specific player group. As a result, even if the player does not go to the store or does not remain in the current store situation, the prediction result, that is, the future behavior regarding the store of a specific player or a specific player group is notified to the player. Therefore, if a specific player visits the store, the motivation to visit the store or to stay (motivation to visit the store or motivation to stay in the store) can be increased.

According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the motivation of the player to visit the store and the motivation to stay in the store.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of an overall configuration of a management system 1 including a server device as an information processing device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server device shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the server device shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of the browsing history shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of the reservation information browsing process executed by the management system. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of prediction processing executed by a management system, particularly a server device. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of output processing of the prediction result executed by the management system.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each figure, those with the same reference numerals have the same or similar configurations.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of an overall configuration of a management system 1 including a server device 10 as an information processing device according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the management system 1 includes a server device 10, one or a game device 12 installed in the store 16 (hereinafter referred to as “in-store”), and a plurality of terminals such as terminal devices 14. Be prepared.

The management system 1 uses each of the devices 10 to 14 to (1) browse the reservation information of the game device 12 to the player, and (2) future actions regarding the store 16 for a specific player or a specific player layer. The prediction process for predicting the above, (3) the output process for outputting the prediction result obtained by the prediction of the prediction process, and the like are executed.

Here, as future actions regarding a specific player or a specific player group, visits to the store 16, various actions within the store 16, leaving the store 16 from the store 16 and the like can be mentioned. Various actions in the store 16 include playing a specific game device 12, playing against other players, paying a play value equal to or higher than the threshold value, and the like.
Further, the specific player is a person who is uniquely determined by a name, an address, an ID, a highest-ranking person, the most famous person, or the like. The specific player layer is a layer composed of players having the same specific attributes. For example, as the player layer, for example, a layer that distinguishes between men and women, a layer that distinguishes between beginners, intermediate players, and advanced players, a layer that distinguishes by the age of the player, and whether it is a celebrity, an ordinary person, or a person requiring attention. Examples include layers, and examples of the specific player layer include a layer of players having the attribute of male, a layer of players having the attribute of advanced players, and the like.

The server device 10 is installed in a store, for example. The server device 10 is configured to be able to communicate with the game device 12 and the terminal device 14 in the store via, for example, a communication network NT such as an intranet or the Internet. The server device 10 has a function of managing reservations of the game device 12, a function of predicting a visit to the store 16 for a specific player, and the like.

The game device 12 provides a game to a player who has paid a game value such as cash or a medal corresponding to the game device 12. The game device 12 is configured to be able to communicate with the server device 10 via the communication network NT.

The terminal device 14 is a terminal owned by a player (including a person who has not played a game yet but may play a game on the game device 12 in the future). The terminal device 14 is configured to be able to communicate with the server device 10 via the communication network NT. By communicating with the server device 10 by using the terminal device 14, the player can confirm the reservation information of the game device 12 and confirm the prediction result by the server device 10.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server device 10 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the server device 10 includes a control device 30, a communication device 36, and a storage device 38 as a hardware configuration. The control device 30 mainly includes a CPU 32 and a memory 34.

In the control device 30, the CPU 32 functions as various function realization means by executing a predetermined program stored in the memory 34, the storage device 38, or the like. The details of this function realizing means will be described later.

The communication device 36 is composed of a communication interface or the like for communicating with an external device. The communication device 36 transmits and receives various information to and from the game device 12 and the terminal device 14, for example.

The storage device 38 is composed of a hard disk or the like. The storage device 38 stores various programs and various information necessary for executing the process in the control device 30, and information on the process result.

The server device 10 can be realized by using an information processing device such as a dedicated or general-purpose server computer. Further, the server device 10 may be composed of a single information processing device or may be composed of a plurality of information processing devices distributed on the communication network NT.

Further, FIG. 2 shows only a part of the main hardware configuration of the server device 10, and the server device 10 can be provided with other configurations generally provided by the server.

--- Functional configuration ---
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the server device 10 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the server device 10 includes functional means such as a storage means 100, a browsing reception means 110, a reservation reception means 112, an acquisition means 114, a prediction means 116, an output means 118, and a corresponding processing means 120. Be prepared. The storage means 100 is realized by one or more storage devices 38. Other functional means are realized by the control device 30 executing a program.

For example, the reservation information table 100A, the browsing history table 100B, the prediction result table 100D, and the like are stored in the storage means 100.

One or more reservation information is described in the reservation information table 100A. This reservation information includes, for example, the identification information (ID) of the reservation person, the reservation date and time, and the identification information of the specific game device 12 to be reserved. The reservation target may not be the game device 12 but the store 16 itself.

In the browsing history table 100B, for example, a history of browsing information indicating that related information related to the game device 12 installed in the store 16 has been browsed is described. The related information is not particularly limited as long as it is related to the game device 12, and is related to, for example, the reservation information of the game device 12, the web information posted on the web page related to the game device 12, and the game device 12. Includes application output information, etc. Examples of web information include game strategy information, advertising information, and posted information (posted information) in social networking services. Since the browsing information is also related to the game device 12, it is a part of the related information. Examples of the output information include information such as rankings indicating player performance and application startup screen information. In the present embodiment, the case where the related information is the reservation information of the game device 12 and the browsing information is the information indicating that the reservation information has been browsed will be described.

The prediction result table 100D describes the prediction results obtained by the prediction means 116.

The browsing receiving means 110 is a functional means that receives a browsing request from the player and provides the player with reservation information corresponding to the browsing request.

The reservation receiving means 112 is a functional means for receiving a reservation for the game device 12 from the player and storing the reservation information in the reservation information table 100A.

The acquisition means 114 is a functional means for acquiring related information related to the game device installed in the store.

The prediction means 116 is a functional means that predicts the future behavior of the store 16 for a specific player or a specific player layer based on the related information, and stores the prediction result in the prediction result table 100D. In the present embodiment, the case where the prediction means 116 predicts the visit to the store 16 for a specific player will be described.

The output means 118 is a functional means that refers to the prediction result table 100D in response to a request from the administrator, the player, or the like of the server device 10, acquires the prediction result, and outputs the prediction result to the display or the outside.

The corresponding processing means 120 is a functional means for performing corresponding processing according to the prediction result. As the corresponding processing contents, the event related to the game device 12 is controlled, the prediction result is notified to a predetermined destination such as a store clerk or a player, and the guide information for guiding to another store 16 is notified to the player. And so on.

The above-mentioned event may include a tournament event of a competition tournament between players. The event may also include a grant event that grants a player who visits the store the right to play a special game stage, plays against a special enemy, or gives a special reward. Further, the event may include a change event for changing any one of the play fee paid by the player, the reward given to the player by the game device 12, or the advertisement to the player. Further, the event may include a notification event for notifying a player, a clerk, or the like of a prediction result or information based on the prediction result. With these events, for example, the number of player visits to the store 16 can be adjusted. It should be noted that while the specific player is visiting the store, the change event may be provided to all the players, or the change event may be provided only to the players who match the specific player in the game.

For example, the response processing means 120 controls an event in which the play fee is lower than the normal fee or the number of advertisements is increased when the prediction result indicates that a specific player is coming to the store. You may encourage them to come to the store. Further, when the prediction result table 100D indicates that a specific player visits the store, the corresponding processing means 120 prepares to increase the prizes given to the player according to the game device 12 and the game play result. You may control the event to notify the clerk.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of the browsing history table 100B shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the browsing history table 100B, the ID (identification information) of the viewer who browsed the reservation information, the browsing date and time, and the reservation information to be browsed are described for each row number of the table. .. In such a browsing history table 100B, for example, as shown in the first row of FIG. 4, a viewer having an ID of "23233" is targeted for browsing by "game" from 12:00 to 13:00 on April 2, 2017. It is possible to grasp that the reservation information indicating that the reservation for playing the game of "device 1" was made was viewed on March 29.

<(1) Browsing process>
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of the reservation information browsing process executed by the management system 1. This browsing process is started when the terminal device 14 accepts the browsing operation by the player.

(Step SP10)
The terminal device 14 is a browsing page request for requesting a browsing page for browsing the reservation information in response to the browsing operation of the player, and is a designated information for designating specific reservation information, a player ID, and a browsing request date and time. A browsing request including the above is transmitted to the server device 10. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP12. The designated information includes identification information of specific reservation information.

(Step SP12)
The server device 10 receives a browsing page request from the terminal device 14. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP14.

(Step SP14)
In response to receiving the browsing page request, the browsing receiving means 110 of the server device 10 reads the reservation information table 100A. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP16.

(Step SP16)
The browsing reception means 110 acquires the reservation information corresponding to the designated information in the browsing request from the reservation information of the reservation information table 100A. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP18.

(Step SP18)
The browsing reception means 110 generates a browsing page for the acquired reservation information. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP20.

(Step SP20)
The browsing receiving means 110 transmits the generated browsing page to the browsing requesting terminal device 14. Then, the processing shifts to the processing of step SP22 and step SP24.

(Step SP22)
The terminal device 14 receives the browsing page. In response to this, the terminal device 14 displays the received browsing page. Then, the browsing process is completed.

(Step SP24)
The acquisition means 114 of the server device 10 acquires browsing information including the ID of the player in the browsing request, the browsing request date and time (browsing date and time), the identification information of the acquired reservation information, and the browsing history table 100B. Add to. Then, the browsing process is completed.

<(2) Prediction processing>
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of prediction processing executed by the management system 1, particularly the server device 10. This prediction process is executed for a specific player of the action prediction target, or is repeatedly executed for each specific player, for example, every day when there are a plurality of action prediction targets. It should be noted that this prediction process may be repeatedly executed every minute or every hour.

(Step SP30)
The prediction means 116 of the information processing apparatus acquires a predetermined ID (specific ID) of a specific player. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP32. The specific ID may be set by the game operator or the store 16.

(Step SP32)
The prediction means 116 refers to the reservation information table 100A. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP34.

(Step SP34)
The prediction means 116 determines whether or not the player with the acquired ID has reserved the game device 12 of the store 16, in other words, whether or not the acquired specific ID is in the reservation information of the reservation information table 100A. Is determined. Then, if an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to the process of step SP36, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to the process of step SP38.

(Step SP36)
The prediction means 116 determines whether or not the reservation date and time of the reservation information including the acquired ID is today. Then, if an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to the process of step SP46, and if a negative determination is made, the prediction process for a specific player is completed.

(Step SP38)
The prediction means 116 refers to the browsing history table 100B. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP40.

(Step SP40)
The prediction means 116 determines whether or not the acquired ID is present in the browsing history table 100B. Then, if an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to the process of step SP42, and if a negative determination is made, the prediction process for a specific player is completed.

(Step SP42)
The prediction means 116 calculates the number of browsing times that the player with a specific ID browses today's reservation information based on the browsing history table 100B. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP44.

(Step SP44)
The prediction means 116 determines whether or not the calculated number of browsing times is N times or more of the threshold value. Note that N is a positive integer such as 5 or 10. Then, if an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to the process of step SP46, and if a negative determination is made, the prediction process for a specific player is completed.

(Step SP46)
The prediction means 116 predicts that the specific player indicated by the acquired ID will visit the store 16 today. After the prediction, the prediction means 116 stores the prediction result obtained by the prediction in the prediction result table 100D. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP48.

(Step SP48)
The corresponding processing means 120 executes the corresponding corresponding processing according to the prediction result. In the present embodiment, when the prediction result indicates that a specific player visits the store, the corresponding processing means 120 executes a preparatory process for the specific player to start the game. As this preparatory process, the game device 12 is instructed to download the play data of the specific player from a server (not shown) before the specific player visits the store, or the opponent of the specific player. The game device 12 may be instructed to find the data, or a seat of the game device 12 in the store may be reserved for the specific player. Even when the prediction result indicates that a specific player does not come to the store, the response processing means 120 may execute a response process such as notifying the player or the store clerk to that effect. Then, the prediction process for a specific player is completed.

<(3) Output processing>
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of output processing of the prediction result executed by the management system 1. This output process is started when the terminal device 14 accepts the search instruction operation by the player.

(Step SP60)
In response to the player's search instruction operation, the terminal device 14 transmits a search page request requesting a search page for searching the prediction result to the server device 10. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP62.

(Step SP62)
The server device 10 receives the search page request from the server device 10. In response to this, the output means 118 of the server device 10 transmits the search page to the terminal device 14. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP64.

(Step SP64)
The terminal device 14 receives the search page from the server device 10. In response to this, the terminal device 14 displays the received search page. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP66.

(Step SP66)
The terminal device 14 accepts input of search conditions by the player. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP68. The search condition includes, for example, a future date and time.

(Step SP68)
The terminal device 14 transmits a search request including the received search condition to the server device 10. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP70.

(Step SP70)
The server device 10 receives the search request. In response to this, the output means 118 searches a plurality of prediction result tables 100D for prediction results that match the search conditions. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP72.

(Step SP72)
The output means 118 transmits the searched prediction result to the terminal device 14. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP74.

(Step SP74)
The terminal device 14 receives the prediction result from the server device 10. In response to this, the terminal device 14 displays the received prediction result. At this time, the terminal device 14 may display the prediction result as a graph.

<Action>
As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to obtain the prediction result of the visit to the store 16 for a specific player. As a result, even if the player does not go to the store 16 or does not remain in the current store situation, the prediction result, that is, notifying the player of the visit to the store 16 for the specific player, makes the player specific. If the player visits the store, the motivation to visit the store 16 or to remain (motivation to visit the store or motivation to stay in the store) can be increased. Further, by notifying the clerk of the store 16 of the visit of a specific player, it is possible to make an appropriate response such as preparation.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the prediction result indicates the visit of a specific player, the corresponding processing means 120 executes the preparatory process for the specific player to start the game, so that the specific player visits the store. You will be able to start the game immediately when you do. This makes it possible for a specific player to comfortably play the game in the store, thereby increasing the motivation of the specific player to visit the store.

<Modification example>
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. That is, those skilled in the art with appropriate design changes to the above embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they have the features of the present invention. Further, the elements included in the above-described embodiments can be combined as much as technically possible, and the combination thereof is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as the features of the present invention are included.

For example, in the present embodiment described above, the case where the server device 10 is installed in the store has been described, but the server device 10 may be installed outside the store, such as a management company that manages the store 16.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the prediction means 116 makes a prediction based on the related information has been described, but the position information of the player who browsed the related information or the store 16 in addition to or instead of the related information. It may be predicted based on the weather information around the player or around the player who has browsed the related information.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case of predicting the visit to the store 16 for a specific player has been described, but in addition to or instead of this, even if the visit to the store 16 is predicted for a specific player group. good. In this case, the prediction process shown in FIG. 6 may be repeated for the IDs of the players constituting the specific player layer. Then, if one player among the players of the specific player layer is predicted to visit the store, it may be predicted that the specific player layer will visit the store, or if more than half of the players of the specific player layer are predicted to visit the store. , You may predict that a specific player group will come to the store.
The specific player and the specific player layer may be predetermined as described above, or may be designated (set) by the game operator or the store 16. Further, the server device 10 or the like may determine a specific player or a specific player layer from among a plurality of players based on personal information, play data, and the like. For example, the server device 10 repeatedly wins a specific player layer, for example, a player who has a rank equal to or higher than a threshold value in a certain game ranking, or a player who has a rank equal to or higher than a threshold value in a certain game. It may be determined whether or not the player is playing, the level of a certain game is equal to or higher than the threshold value, and the number of plays is equal to or higher than the threshold value. Further, the specific player and the specific player layer may be changed by changing the settings of the game operator or the store 16, may be changed with the passage of time, or may be changed depending on the result of the game. For example, a player who wins a specific player may change to a specific player, and a defeated player may change to a player who is not a specific player.

Further, in the present embodiment, the corresponding processing means 120 describes the case where the specific player executes the preparatory process for starting the game when the prediction result indicates the visit of a specific player, but the specific player layer. May perform preparatory steps to start the game. Further, the corresponding processing means 120 may take the following measures in addition to or in place of these measures.

For example, when the prediction result indicates the visit of a specific player or a specific player layer, the corresponding processing means 120 records the past play by the specific player or the specific player layer by instructing the game device 12 or the like. The replay video may be played back and output. For the replay video, for example, play data may be acquired from a server that manages the game, and the replay video may be generated and played based on the play data. Further, as the replay video, a moving image file that has already been generated and stored in the storage means 100 may be read out and played back. This makes it possible for the players in the store to consider a strategy for playing against a specific player or a specific player group. The reproduction output destination of the replay video includes a large display installed in the store, a display of the terminal device 14, a display of the game device 12, and the like.

Further, when the prediction result indicates the visit of a specific player, the corresponding processing means 120 instructs the game device 12 or the like from one of the specific player and the player already in the store 16 to the other. You may notify the match request. As a result, it is possible to increase the motivation of a specific player or a player in the store to visit the store or stay in the store.

Further, when the prediction result indicates the visit of a specific player, the response processing means 120 may notify another player, a clerk, or the like to that effect.

Further, when the prediction result indicates the visit of a specific player, the corresponding processing means 120 acquires the relationship between the specific player and the player in the store from the storage means 100 or the like, and according to the acquired relationship. , At least one of a specific player and a player in the store may be notified of the relationship. This makes it possible to motivate a specific player or a player in the store to go to the store 16 or stay in the store 16. The relationship includes whether or not it is a friend, whether or not it is a family member, and whether or not it is the first meeting.

Further, when the prediction result indicates the visit of a specific player, the response processing means 120 specifies the proposal information that proposes a seat around a seat in which a player in the store, particularly a player having a friendship with the specific player, is present. You may notify the player of. This makes it possible to provide a specific player with an environment in which he / she can play a game while talking with another player, thereby increasing the motivation of the specific player and other players to stay in the store.

Further, the response processing means 120 may post (post) the prediction result on a predetermined web page. As a result, the prediction result can be shown to the player who has accessed the web page, and the player's motivation to visit the store and the motivation to stay in the store can be enhanced.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the server device 10 is provided inside the store has been described, but the server device 10 may be provided outside the store. In this case, the server device 10 may manage the game device 12 of the plurality of stores 16 or a specific game.

10 ... Server device (information processing device), 114 ... Acquisition means, 116 ... Prediction means, 120 ... Corresponding processing means

Claims (7)

Acquisition means for acquiring related information related to game devices installed in stores, and
A predictive means for predicting future behavior regarding the store for a particular player based on the relevant information.
Equipped with
The predictive means predicts a specific player's visit to the store as the future action, and predicts the visit to the store.
Further provided with a corresponding processing means for performing corresponding processing according to the prediction result obtained by the prediction of the prediction means.
Information processing equipment. Acquisition means for acquiring related information related to game devices installed in stores, and
A predictive means for predicting future behavior of the store for a particular player or a particular player demographic based on the relevant information.
Equipped with
The predicting means predicts the visit to the store for a specific player or a specific player group as the future action.
Further provided with a corresponding processing means for performing corresponding processing according to the prediction result obtained by the prediction of the prediction means.
When the prediction result indicates the visit to the store, the corresponding processing means executes a preparatory process for the specific player or the specific player layer to start the game.
Information processing equipment. Acquisition means for acquiring related information related to game devices installed in stores, and
A predictive means for predicting future behavior of the store for a particular player or a particular player demographic based on the relevant information.
Equipped with
The predicting means predicts the visit to the store for a specific player or a specific player group as the future action.
Further provided with a corresponding processing means for performing corresponding processing according to the prediction result obtained by the prediction of the prediction means.
When the prediction result indicates the visit to the store, the corresponding processing means outputs a replay image in which the past play by the specific player or the specific player layer is recorded.
Information processing equipment. Acquisition means for acquiring related information related to game devices installed in stores, and
A predictive means for predicting future behavior of the store for a particular player or a particular player demographic based on the relevant information.
Equipped with
The predicting means predicts the visit to the store for a specific player or a specific player group as the future action.
Further provided with a corresponding processing means for performing corresponding processing according to the prediction result obtained by the prediction of the prediction means.
When the prediction result indicates the visit of the specific player, the corresponding processing means notifies the other of the battle request from either the specific player or the player already in the store.
Information processing equipment. Acquisition means for acquiring related information related to game devices installed in stores, and
A predictive means for predicting future behavior of the store for a particular player or a particular player demographic based on the relevant information.
Equipped with
The predicting means predicts the visit to the store for a specific player or a specific player group as the future action.
Further provided with a corresponding processing means for performing corresponding processing according to the prediction result obtained by the prediction of the prediction means.
When the prediction result indicates the visit of the specific player, the corresponding processing means acquires the relationship between the specific player and the player in the store, and the specific player according to the relationship. Notifying at least one of the player and the player in the store of the relationship.
Information processing equipment. Acquisition means for acquiring related information related to game devices installed in stores, and
A predictive means for predicting future behavior of the store for a particular player or a particular player demographic based on the relevant information.
Equipped with
The predicting means predicts the visit to the store for a specific player or a specific player group as the future action.
Further provided with a corresponding processing means for performing corresponding processing according to the prediction result obtained by the prediction of the prediction means.
When the prediction result indicates the visit of the specific player, the corresponding processing means notifies the specific player of the proposal information proposing a seat around the seat where the player in the store is located.
Information processing equipment. Computer,
Acquisition means for acquiring related information related to game devices installed in stores, and
A predictive means for predicting future behavior regarding the store for a particular player based on the relevant information.
It is a program that functions as
The predictive means predicts a specific player's visit to the store as the future action, and predicts the visit to the store.
Further provided with a corresponding processing means for performing corresponding processing according to the prediction result obtained by the prediction of the prediction means.
program.

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