JP7152644B1 - SUPPORT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT SERVER, TERMINAL DEVICE, SUPPORT METHOD AND SUPPORT PROGRAM - Google Patents

Abstract

A cheering system, a management server, a terminal device, a cheering method, and a cheering program that allow spectators to feel a sense of unity and excitement in cheering, and that allow cheering without limiting cheering targets. An input/output unit (203) of a terminal device (200) receives input of support associated with each of one or a plurality of support objects, and a transmission/reception unit (201) sends a support object corresponding to the received support to a management server (100). The support amount calculation unit 103 of the management server 100 calculates the support amount for each support target based on the support target received from the terminal device 200 and the support date and time when the support target is received, The transmitting/receiving unit 101 transmits the calculated cheering amount for each cheering target to the terminal device 200 , and the input/output unit 203 of the terminal device 200 displays the cheering amount for each cheering target received from the management server 100 . [Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to a support system, a management server, a terminal device, a support method, and a support program.

When watching a sporting game, in addition to watching the game at the venue, it is possible to watch the game by watching video and audio distributed by TV broadcast, radio broadcast, Internet, etc. In addition, even if it is difficult to visit the venue for various reasons, it is possible to watch the game through TV broadcasting, radio broadcasting, and video/audio distribution via the Internet. On the other hand, it was difficult to feel a sense of unity with spectators cheering at the venue and the excitement of cheering when watching a game at home, etc., via TV broadcasting, radio broadcasting, video distribution via the Internet, etc. In order to solve such a problem, a game watching terminal has been disclosed that allows users to enjoy the excitement of the game as if they were in the stadium (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2019-024157 A

However, the technique described in Patent Document 1 mentioned above is for cheering on a team selected in advance by spectators while watching the game displayed on the screen of the game-watching terminal. It was not possible to freely express the feelings of the spectators, such as sending praise and cheers to both teams, to support them flexibly.

In addition to cheering for matches between two teams such as soccer, it is also possible to support performers in competitions such as long-distance relay races where three or more teams compete, individual sports such as golf and swimming, and performers in non-sports live performances and plays. I couldn't support you without limiting the support target.

The present invention has been made in view of the above. The purpose is to provide support methods and support programs.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a system in which one or more terminal devices receive input of cheering associated with one or more cheering targets, respectively, and manage the cheering targets corresponding to the received cheering. and the management server calculates the amount of support for each support target based on the support target and the support date and time, which is the date and time when the support target was received, received from the terminal device, and calculates the support amount for each support target. to the terminal device, and the terminal device displays the amount of support received from the management server for each support target.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, the present invention has the effect of allowing spectators to feel a sense of unity and excitement in cheering, as well as enabling cheering without limiting the target of cheering.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a support system 10 according to an embodiment; FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a data configuration of a support target information storage unit 110, a user information storage unit 120, a support effect information storage unit 130, and a support log storage unit 140; FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a data configuration of a comment storage unit 150, a chat storage unit 160, and a chat room information storage unit 170; FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a support processing procedure executed by the management server 100 and the terminal device 200; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a support screen displayed on the terminal device 200; 4 is a flowchart showing a support amount calculation processing procedure executed by the management server 100; 4 is a flow chart showing a cheering effect processing procedure executed by the management server 100. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a procedure for calculating an enthusiasm quotient executed by the management server 100. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a comment processing procedure executed by the management server 100 and the terminal device 200; 4 is a flowchart showing a chat processing procedure executed by the management server 100 and the terminal device 200; 4 is a flowchart showing a synchronization processing procedure executed by the management server 100 and the terminal device 200; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen of a cheering effect and a cheering chart; 4 is a flowchart showing an exercise amount registration processing procedure executed by a management server 100 and a terminal device 200;

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the following description is an example of an embodiment, and the present invention is not limited to these examples.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a support system 10 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1 , the support system 10 includes a management server 100 , terminal devices 200 to n (hereinafter referred to as terminal devices 200 ), and a link server 300 . The management server 100, the terminal device 200, and the cooperation server 300 are connected via a network N so as to be able to communicate with each other. The network N is any communication network such as the Internet, an intranet, a LAN (Local Area Network), a VPN (Virtual Private Network), a mobile communication network, or a combination thereof, part or all of which may be wired or wireless. may

The management server 100 calculates the amount of cheering and enthusiasm for each cheering target based on the cheering input to the terminal device 200 while the user watches video/audio delivered by TV broadcasting, radio broadcasting, and video/audio distribution via the Internet or the like. It is a server that calculates an index, and is a server that transmits to the terminal device 200 a cheering amount, an enthusiasm index, and a cheering effect according to the calculated amount of cheering for each cheering target. The management server 100 includes a transmission/reception unit 101, a screen generation unit 102, a cheering amount calculation unit 103, a cheering production unit 104, an enthusiasm index calculation unit 105, a comment control unit 106, a chat control unit 107, and synchronization control. section 108, support number conversion section 109, support target information storage section 110, user information storage section 120, support effect information storage section 130, support log storage section 140, comment storage section 150, and chat storage section 160 and a chat room information storage unit 170 .

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the data configuration of the support target information storage unit 110, the user information storage unit 120, the support effect information storage unit 130, and the support log storage unit 140. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the data configuration of the support target information storage unit 110. As shown in FIG. The cheering target information storage unit 110 stores information about cheering targets in sports competitions, games, live performances, plays, and other events. The cheering target information storage unit 110 associates and stores a cheering ID, event information, a cheering target, an event time, a cheering time, and other information.

A support ID is information that uniquely identifies an event in which a support target participates. The event information is information about an event that allows supporters to view video and audio through TV broadcasting, radio broadcasting, video distribution and audio distribution via the Internet and the like. For example, "*** league" and "*** first live" as shown in FIG. 2(a) are stored. A support target is a specific target that a supporter supports, and a team name, individual name, or the like that can identify the support target is stored. For example, "Team A, Team B", "Idol X", etc. as shown in FIG. 2(a) are stored. The event time stores the time at which the event is actually held, and the time at which video/audio distribution is performed via TV broadcasting, radio broadcasting, the Internet, or the like. The cheering time is the time for receiving cheering from supporters, and stores only the event time, several hours before and after the event time, several days, and other arbitrary times. As other information, image data of each team's mark or mascot may be stored.

FIG. 2B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the data configuration of the user information storage unit 120. As shown in FIG. The user information storage unit 120 stores information about users who operate the terminal device 200 . The user information storage unit 120 associates and stores a user ID, a support ID, a support target, user information, a support history, and other information.

A user ID is information for identifying a user who is a supporter. The user ID uniquely identifies a registered user within the support system 10 . The support ID stores a support ID corresponding to an event supported by the user. The support target stores the support target selected by the user. The user information is information about the user, and stores authentication information at the time of login and information (e.g., e-mail address, address, name, age, etc.) input by the user at the time of user registration, gift application, or the like. The support history stores the history of support when the user logs in and supports.

FIG. 2(c) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the data configuration of the support effect information storage unit 130. As shown in FIG. The performance information storage unit 130 is created for each cheering ID and stores information about the cheering performance set for the entire event such as a match and for each team or individual to be cheered to boost the cheering. The support effect information storage unit 130 associates and stores the effect ID, effect start conditions, effect end conditions, effect contents, and other information. In addition to setting the production according to the content of the event, such a support production can be set by sponsoring a company, organization, group, individual, etc. who wants to support the whole event or the support target and setting production related to the sponsor. good.

The effect ID stores information for identifying the effect. The production start condition is a condition for starting the corresponding production content, for example, the amount of cheering exceeds a predetermined standard, a specific team scores, or a specific team starts the 7th inning in baseball. Set various conditions. Moreover, you may combine several conditions. The performance end condition is a condition for ending the content of the performance. For example, the amount of cheering has fallen below a predetermined standard, a predetermined time has passed since a goal was scored, and 7 attacks in baseball have ended. can be set, and multiple conditions may be combined. The production content stores various cheering productions (contents, programs, etc.) such as screen display, sound, and vibration output for cheering.

As other information, in addition to information to the effect that the content of the presentation is provided by the sponsor, and in addition to the normal presentation, a cheering presentation to be output only when a predetermined condition is met may be stored.

FIG. 2D is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the data configuration of the support log storage unit 140. As shown in FIG. The support log storage unit 140 is created for each support ID and stores information on support (hereinafter referred to as support log). The support log storage unit 140 associates and stores a user ID, a support date and time, a support type, a support target, and other information.

The user ID stores the user who sent the cheering message to the management server 100 . The support date and time stores the date and time when the management server 100 received the support as the support date and time. The support type stores the support type associated with the support input by the terminal device 200 . The cheering target stores the cheering target associated with the cheering input by the terminal device 200 .

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the data configuration of the comment storage unit 150, the chat storage unit 160, and the chat room information storage unit 170. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the data configuration of the comment storage unit 150. As shown in FIG. The comment storage unit 150 stores information about comments created for each support ID and transmitted from the terminal device 200 . The comment storage unit 150 associates and stores user IDs, comment dates and times, comment content, and other information.

The user ID stores the user who sent the comment to the management server 100 . The comment date and time stores the date and time when the management server 100 received the comment as the comment date and time. The comment content stores character data input as a comment on the terminal device 200 . Note that the content of the comment may be image data such as photographs, moving image data, audio data, stamps, etc., in addition to character data.

FIG. 3B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the data configuration of the chat storage unit 160. As shown in FIG. The chat storage unit 160 stores information about chats created for each chat room for each support ID and transmitted from the terminal device 200 . The chat storage unit 160 associates and stores user IDs, chat dates and times, chat contents, and other information.

The user ID stores the user who transmitted the chat from the terminal device 200 to the management server 100 . The chat date and time stores the date and time when the management server 100 received the chat as the chat date and time. The chat content stores character data input as a chat on the terminal device 200 . In addition to character data, the chat content may be image data such as photographs, video data, audio data, stamps, and the like.

FIG. 3C is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the data configuration of the chat room information storage unit 170. As shown in FIG. The chat room information storage unit 170 stores information about each opened chat room. The chat room information storage unit 170 associates and stores a chat room ID, an administrator ID, a chat room type, a participant ID, and other information.

A chat room ID is information for identifying a chat room. The creator ID stores the user who opens and manages the chat room. The chat room type stores information indicating the nature of the chat room. For the chat room type, for example, open, semi-closed, closed, and sponsor can be set, and other types may be set. As an example, the types that can be searched in the list of chat rooms are open, semi-closed, and sponsor, and open means that any logged-in user can participate and speak. However, there are cases where the administrator or artificial intelligence may decide to delete or prohibit the statement regarding the content of the statement. Semi-closed is similar to open in terms of speaking, but requires approval to participate. A closed chat room is a chat room that is not displayed in the list, and users will participate if they do not know the information for accessing the chat room they are permitted to participate in, such as the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) and chat room ID notified in advance. It is not possible. A sponsor is a chat room managed by the sponsor, in which users who satisfy conditions preset by the sponsor can participate and users who satisfy the conditions can speak. The preset condition may be, for example, application to a predetermined campaign, purchase of a sponsor's product or service, or only login as a condition. However, as with the semi-closed mode, the administrator or artificial intelligence may decide whether to delete the statement or prohibit the statement. Participant ID stores the user who participates in the chat room. As other information, the URL when the chat room type is closed is stored.

The transmitting/receiving unit 101 transmits/receives data to/from the terminal device 200 and the cooperation server 300 . More specifically, the transmitting/receiving unit 101 receives information about cheering transmitted from the terminal device 200 and transmits the amount of cheering, the content of the presentation, the enthusiasm index, and the like to the terminal device 200 and the link server 300 .

The screen generation unit 102 generates a support target selection screen for selecting a support target. The screen generation unit 102 receives input such as cheering, and generates a cheering screen for displaying the results of the cheering, the content of the presentation, and the like. The screen generation unit 102 generates an exercise amount registration screen for registering the amount of exercise by the user.

The cheering amount calculation unit 103 calculates the cheering amount for each cheering target based on the cheering target and the cheering date and time received from each terminal device 200 . Here, the amount of cheering for each cheering target refers to the total number of inputs of cheering received from each of the terminal devices 200 in a predetermined period (for example, one second) for each cheering target (hereinafter referred to as the number of cheers). . The cheering amount calculation unit 103 may calculate the amount of cheering by adding the afterglow of cheering to the number of cheering for each cheering target. Here, the afterglow of cheering is the number of cheerings calculated as the number of cheering voices (for example, applause, cheering, etc.), reverberation, and the like. In this way, by adding the afterglow of cheering to the number of cheering, it is possible to express the excitement of the cheering that the cheering people feel when they visit the venue and cheering, which cannot be expressed only by the number of cheering input by the cheering person. can be done.

The support effect unit 104 determines whether or not the effect start condition for each effect ID stored in the support effect information storage unit 130 is met, and when it is determined that the effect start condition is met, the effect start for each effect ID. set. The cheering production unit 104 determines whether or not the production end condition for each production ID stored in the support production information storage unit 130 is met, and the production start is set for each production ID, and the production ends. When it is determined that the conditions are met, the end of the presentation is set.

When the support effect unit 104 determines that the effect start is set for each effect ID, it executes the effect contents associated with the effect ID and stored in the support effect information storage unit 130 . For example, if the content of the presentation is an image, sound, or the like representing the start of the presentation, the contents are transmitted to the terminal device 200 and output to the support screen of the terminal device 200 .

The enthusiasm index calculation unit 105 calculates the enthusiasm index for each event. Here, the enthusiasm index is based on the number of supporters indicating the number of users who have selected a predetermined event and the number of supporters input by the users who selected the event, and the excitement per supporter of the event. It is a numerical value obtained by normalizing the degree of By calculating the enthusiasm index, it is possible to display the excitement of each event as a enthusiasm index instead of a numerical value that depends only on the number of supporters, which is influenced by the scale and name recognition of the event. It is possible to visualize the degree of excitement of cheering.

The comment control unit 106 controls transmission of comments received from the terminal device 200 to users viewing the same event.

The chat control unit 107 determines whether or not to participate in the chat room participation request received from the terminal device 200 . The chat control unit 107 controls transmission of chats to users participating in the same chat room.

Synchronization control unit 108 calculates a conversion formula for converting the reception date and time of cheering or the like transmitted from the terminal device 200 of the user who watches the video at a time other than the original viewing time to the cheering date and time at the original viewing time. calculate. Synchronization control unit 108 converts the reception date and time of receiving support or the like into support date and time using a conversion formula. The cheering number conversion unit 109 converts the exercise amount transmitted from the terminal device 200 into the cheering number.

Next, the terminal device 200 connected to the management server 100 via the network N will be described. The terminal device 200 is an information processing device operated by a user who is a supporter, and is a general computer such as a smartphone terminal, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, or a wearable computer. The terminal device 200 includes a transmission/reception section 201 , a control section 202 , an input/output section 203 , a sensor section 204 , a GPS section 205 and a camera section 206 .

Terminal device 200 transmits and receives data to and from management server 100 by accessing a web page provided by support system 10 or by running a downloaded application program. More specifically, the input/output unit 203 of the terminal device 200 displays a support target selection screen, a support screen, an exercise amount registration screen, and the like received from the management server 100 . The input/output unit 203 selects an event to support from the support target selection screen, receives input of support from the support screen, and receives input of the amount of exercise from the exercise amount registration screen. The transmitting/receiving unit 201 transmits the selected event, the input support, and the amount of exercise to the management server 100 . The input/output unit 203 outputs various data received from the management server 100, such as the amount of cheering, the enthusiasm index, and the cheering effect, from a cheering screen or the like. Further, the control unit 202 may process the received data into a graph or the like and display it on the support screen. A sensor unit 204 is an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like, and measures the number of steps during running or walking. Further, the sensor unit 204 may measure the heart rate and other data by the terminal device 200 itself, or the transmission/reception unit 201 may be a wearable computer or the like that communicates the heart rate and other data with the terminal device 200. may be measured and received. The GPS unit 205 receives signals (radio waves) transmitted from GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites and acquires position information of the terminal device 200 based on the received signals. The camera unit 206 includes an imaging element such as a CCD (Charged Coupled Devices) sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor, and captures various images such as still images.

The cooperation server 300 is a server connected to the management server 100 via the network N. FIG. Specifically, the linking server 300 is a broadcast station server of a broadcaster broadcasting an event such as a match, a distribution server of a video distribution company distributing videos, and a venue that manages a large monitor provided at the event venue. Venue servers and the like operated by the operator, and by transmitting data related to cheering generated by the management server 100 to these servers, the data is embedded in TV broadcast images, distributed moving images, and venue monitor images and displayed. be able to. Also, the link server 300 may be a server on which programs that provide various services provided by other companies operate. By transmitting various data related to cheering generated by the management server 100 to the server of another company, the data generated in this embodiment can be displayed as it is or after being processed, even in services provided by other companies. It is possible to cooperate with other businesses in such as.

A support process executed in the management server 100 and the terminal device 200 of the support system 10 configured as described above will be described. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a support processing procedure executed by the management server 100 and the terminal device 200. As shown in FIG.

Login processing is executed between the terminal device 200 operated by the user and the management server 100 (step S401). Note that the subsequent processing may be executed as a guest user who does not log in and does not enter a user ID.

The screen generation unit 102 of the management server 100 acquires the event information and the support target from the support target information storage unit 110, and generates a support target selection screen (step S402). In addition to selectable event information and cheering targets, the enthusiasm index for each event may be displayed on the cheering target selection screen. The management server 100 transmits a support target selection screen to the terminal device 200 (step S403).

The input/output unit 203 of the terminal device 200 displays the support target selection screen received from the management server 100 (step S404). The input/output unit 203 receives the selection of the cheering ID associated with the event information by designating the event information displayed on the cheering target selection screen (step S405). The input/output unit 203 may receive selection of a support target in addition to event information. The transmitting/receiving unit 201 transmits the support ID, support target, and user ID to the management server 100 (step S406). In place of the user ID, the guest user transmits information identifying the terminal device 200 operated by the guest user, such as device identification information of the terminal device 200 or identification information stored in a cookie, to the management server 100. good too.

The transmission/reception unit 101 of the management server 100 receives the support ID, support target, and user ID from each of the terminal devices 200, and stores the support ID and support target in the user information storage unit 120 in association with the user ID (step S407). ). The screen generation unit 102 generates a support screen corresponding to the support ID (step S408). The transmitting/receiving unit 101 transmits the support screen to the terminal device 200 (step S409).

The input/output unit 203 of the terminal device 200 displays the support screen received from the management server 100 (step S410). FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a support screen. FIG. 5(a) shows an example of a cheering screen 51 for cheering on a match between two teams. On the cheering screen 51, the event name 52 "*** league", the team names 53 "Team A" and "Team B", the mascots 54 of each team, and the user-selected cheering target indicating "Cheering" are shown. ” characters 55, a cheering amount gauge 56 that indicates the amount of cheering for each team, a cheering button 57, a cheering amount ratio gauge 58 that indicates the percentage of the amount of cheering for both teams at that time or cumulatively, and taps for each type of cheering throughout the match. Number 59, comment area 60, etc. are displayed. In addition, the number of taps of the user's own cheering button (for example, displayed for each cheering button), the number of tappings of the cheering button for each team (for example, displayed below the team name), etc. may be displayed. You may display an index and the amount of support by various graphs including a numerical value, a symbol, and a time series. Also, a support result display button may be displayed. In addition, the support result is also called support stats.

By arranging a cheering button for each team, the cheering button 57 can support a team that the user has not selected as a cheering target according to the user's feelings. The cheering button 57 is not limited to "applause" and "booing" as shown in FIG. 5(a). You may set a cheering button that matches. In addition, data acquired from the data acquisition device worn by the athlete (e.g., jump height, acceleration of the body and limbs, body movement speed, body rotation speed, heart rate, etc.) is collected via a linking server (not shown). When the data received by the management server 100 exceeds a predetermined standard, the player name and the data may be superimposed and displayed on the cheering screen 51 . In this way, by visualizing the performance of individual athletes, it is possible to encourage users to participate in cheering.

FIG. 5(b) shows an example of a cheering screen for cheering a match (individual match) with three players. For example, when three people play golf, by replacing part of the cheering area 61 shown in FIG. 5(a) with FIG. You can support each of the three players playing. For example, by tapping the triangular areas in which the names of each of the three players are written on the cheering screen, the input of cheering is accepted, and the amount of cheering indicated by golf balls is displayed on the cheering screen.

FIG. 5(c) shows an example of a cheering screen in the case of cheering for a match with a plurality of players. For example, when five swimmers compete in an international swimming competition, by replacing part of the cheering area 61 in FIG. 5(a) with FIG. , any of the five players can cheer. For example, by tapping the national flag on the cheering screen, the input of cheering is accepted, and the amount of cheering indicated by the distance the athlete swam is displayed on the cheering screen.

In addition to sports, the cheering input from the cheering screen is integrated with the cheering of many supporters for mahjong and e-sports competitions, music live performances, theater performers, etc., and is displayed. You can enjoy the sense of unity with the supporters and the enthusiasm of the supporters. Instead of or in addition to cheering, money may be paid to the cheering person by a tipping function.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 4, the input/output unit 203 of the terminal device 200 receives input of support from the support screen (step S411). More specifically, when the user taps a cheering button on the cheering screen, the input/output unit 203 receives input of a cheering target and a cheering type associated with the cheering button. The input of support is not limited to tapping the support button, and support is accepted based on the number of times the terminal device 200 is shaken, the number of times the terminal device 200 is held and a specific action is performed, the volume of voice or sound produced, and the like. may In addition, a communication device equipped with a sensor is incorporated into support equipment such as megaphones, fans, towels, and chemical lights that glow in fluorescent colors. etc. may be transmitted to the terminal device 200, and the terminal device 200 may receive the sound volume, the number of actions, etc. received from the cheering tool as cheering. The terminal device 200 transmits the support ID, support object, support type, and user ID to the management server 100 (step S412).

The transmitting/receiving unit 101 of the management server 100 stores a cheering log in which the cheering ID, the cheering target, the cheering type, the user ID, and the cheering date and time, which is the date and time when the cheering ID or the like is received, are associated with each other. Stored in the support log storage unit 140 corresponding to the ID (step S413). The cheering amount calculation unit 103 executes a cheering amount calculation process (step S414). The details of the support amount calculation process will be described later. The cheering effect unit 104 executes a cheering effect process (step S415). Details of the cheering effect processing will be described later. The enthusiasm quotient calculation unit 105 executes enthusiasm quotient calculation processing (step S416). Details of the enthusiasm index calculation process will be described later. The cheering amount calculation process, the cheering effect process, and the enthusiasm index calculation process are executed at predetermined time intervals even if the input of cheering is not accepted in step S411, and the results are transmitted to each of the terminal devices 200. FIG. The transmission/reception unit 101 transmits the amount of cheering, the content of the presentation, and the enthusiasm index to the terminal device 200 (step S417). The transmitting/receiving unit 101 stores the amount of cheering and the enthusiasm index in a storage unit (not shown) in association with the date and time of cheering (step S418).

The transmission/reception unit 201 of the terminal device 200 displays the amount of cheering, the content of the performance, and the enthusiasm index received from the management server 100 (step S419). The control unit 202 determines whether or not the cheering has ended (step S420). If it is determined that the cheering has not ended (step S420: No), the process returns to step S411 to accept input of cheering. If it is determined that the cheering has ended (step S420: Yes), the cheering process for the selected event ends. At the end of the cheering process, a cheering result (cheering stats) calculated from the cheering log stored in the cheering log storage unit 140 may be displayed. The cheering result is calculated from the cheering log stored in the cheering log storage unit 140, and is information about cheering input by each user watching the event for the whole event or cheering target, and information about cheering input by the user himself/herself. The cheering result is calculated from the cheering log stored in the cheering log storage unit 140 and displayed even when the cheering result display button displayed on the cheering screen is tapped. Examples of cheering results include the number of cheerers for each cheering target, the total number of cheering, the average number of cheering, the total number of comments, the number of cheering and comments by the user, and the number of users who cheered for the cheering target selected by the user. It is the ranking of the user who has the most number of comments and the number of comments. In addition, the number of cheers and comments of the user himself/herself is not only the number of cheers and comments of the event that the user is currently watching or the event that the user has recently finished watching, but also the number of league matches consisting of multiple games. In addition, the number of cheers and the number of comments at multiple events watched in the past are calculated from the cheering log stored in the cheering log storage unit 140 and the cheering history stored in the user information storage unit 120. good.

Next, the support amount calculation processing executed by the management server 100 described in step S414 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing the support amount calculation processing procedure executed by the management server 100 .

The support amount calculation unit 103 acquires the support log from the support log storage unit 140 (step S601). The cheering amount calculation unit 103 calculates the cheering amount for each predetermined time based on the cheering log (step S602). The amount of cheering is the number of cheering input for each cheering object at a predetermined time regardless of the cheering type, and the number of cheering input for a specific cheering type, the number of positive cheering types, and the number of negative cheering types. The number of cheers or the like obtained by subtracting the number of cheers may be used. As another example, the amount of cheering when displaying the amount of cheering on the cheering amount gauge displayed on the cheering screen is calculated according to a predetermined calculation formula such as the ratio of the number of cheering to the number of users who have selected cheering for the event. It can be a numerical value. The support log may include support received from the terminal device 200 operated by the user directly supporting the event at the venue. As a result, the support of users who are cheering outside the venue and the support of users who are directly supporting inside the venue can be connected inside and outside the venue, and the inside and outside of the venue can share the unified support experience. be able to.

The cheering amount calculation unit 103 determines whether or not to calculate the afterglow of cheering (step S603). If it is determined not to calculate the afterglow of cheering (step S603: No), the amount of cheering is the numerical value calculated in step S602. If it is determined not to calculate the afterglow of cheering (step S603: Yes), the amount of cheering including the afterglow of cheering is calculated (step S604).

As an example of the amount of cheering including the afterglow of cheering, a moving average is calculated from the amounts of cheering at predetermined time intervals, and the calculated moving average is used as the amount of cheering. Instead of calculating the moving average of the amount of cheering for the entire event time, if it is determined that the amount of cheering has increased above a certain amount, it is treated as the normal amount of cheering and it is judged that the amount of cheering has decreased beyond a certain amount. In some cases, the moving average may be used as the amount of support. As a result, when the amount of cheering increases, the amount of cheering corresponding to the speed of the increase can be calculated. The afterglow of the excitement of cheering can be visualized as the amount of cheering.

As another example of the amount of cheering including the afterglow of cheering, 1 is counted as the number of cheering for a predetermined time including the date and time of cheering for 1 cheering, and each time a predetermined period elapses, for example, by 0.1. By summing up the reduced numerical value as the number of cheering, the amount of cheering for each predetermined time is calculated. As a result, it is possible to calculate the amount of cheering by adding a lingering sound to the single cheering input by the user. Note that the numerical value to be subtracted from 1 does not have to be constantly decreased, and the timing of subtracting the numerical value may be arbitrary.

Next, the cheering effect processing executed by the management server 100 in step S415 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the procedure of support effect processing executed by the management server 100. As shown in FIG. The cheering effect processing is executed for each effect ID. In the cheering effect, if there is a cheering target selected by the user, only the performance contents related to the cheering target may be executed, or all the performance contents may be executed regardless of the cheering target.

The cheering effect unit 104 determines whether or not the cheering effect mode is set to ON (step S701). When it is determined that the support effect mode is not set to ON (step S701: No), it is determined whether or not the effect start conditions stored in the support effect information storage unit 130 are met (step S702). As an example of the effect start condition, it is determined whether or not the cheering amount of the cheering target exceeds a predetermined standard. In addition, if the performance start condition is that a score has been obtained, the determination is made based on the progress of the battle input to the management server 100 by the manager or the like, and whether or not there is a score is determined by image analysis using artificial intelligence from the video of the event. can be judged. If it is determined that the performance start condition is not met (step S702: No), the cheering performance process is terminated.

When it is determined that the performance start condition is satisfied (step S702: Yes), the cheering performance section 104 sets the cheering performance mode to ON (step S703). The support effect unit 104 acquires the effect contents associated with the matching effect start condition from the support effect information storage unit 130 (step S704). The contents of the presentation may be anything as long as the terminal device 200 can output such as presentation images, videos, sounds, and vibrations. For example, cherry blossom petals dance on the cheering screen of the terminal device 200, balloons fly, a mascot changes into an animation and moves and speaks, fanfare sounds, and the terminal device 200 vibrates with the vibration function. By outputting such a cheering effect, the user's motivation for cheering is increased.

In step S701, when it is determined that the support effect mode is set to ON (step S701: Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect end condition is met (step S705). If it is determined that the performance end condition is not met (step S705: No), that is, if the cheering performance is to be continued, the cheering performance unit 104 acquires performance contents corresponding to the amount of support from the cheering performance information storage unit 130. (step S706). For example, as an example of the effect contents according to the amount of cheering, an image may be used in which the mascot displayed on the cheering screen becomes larger according to the amount of cheering. In addition to the above, by further setting the cheering conditions and production contents based on the amount of cheering, for example, among the competing teams, only the team whose cheering amount reaches a predetermined amount first is provided with a production different from the usual production. You may make it By performing such a production, the cheering battle of the cheering teams is developed, and the cheering becomes even more lively. Also, the sponsor may provide the cheering effect, and the effect related to the sponsor may be output. This makes it possible to incorporate effects that impress the sponsor's products, services, company name, etc. Unlike conventional advertisements that transition to the sponsor's advertisement page with advertising banners, etc., it interferes with watching and cheering. It is possible to contribute to the improvement of the name recognition of the sponsor.

When it is determined that the performance end condition is met (step S705: Yes), the cheering performance section 104 sets the cheering performance mode to OFF (step S707). The cheering effect unit 104 acquires the effect content for notifying the end of the cheering effect (step S708).

Next, the enthusiasm index calculation process executed by the management server 100 in step S416 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the enthusiasm index calculation procedure executed by the management server 100. As shown in FIG.

The enthusiasm index calculation unit 105 acquires the current number of supporters and the number of supporters based on the support log stored in the support log storage unit 140 (step S801). The number of supporters is the number of unique user IDs stored in the support log storage unit 140 . If individual users can be identified even for guest users who have not logged in, the guest users may be added to the number of supporters and the support of the guest users may be added to the number of supporters.

The enthusiasm index calculation unit 105 calculates an enthusiasm index obtained by normalizing the degree of excitement of cheering (step S802). As described above, the enthusiasm index is a numerical value obtained by normalizing the number of supporters and the degree of excitement of cheering based on the number of supporters. It is possible to visualize the degree of excitement of support that does not stop at only. For example, when an event is selected on the support target selection screen, by displaying the enthusiasm index in addition to the event information, it is possible to determine which event is popular among a plurality of events. Thus, even if the user is unfamiliar with a sport or the like, by displaying the enthusiasm index, it is possible to arouse the user's interest and encourage the user to watch the game.

In this way, even when watching various events through TV broadcasts, radio broadcasts, video distribution via the Internet, audio distribution, etc., instead of watching the event at the venue, it is possible to support teams and individuals, and the amount of support can be increased. Since it can be visualized, the supporters can feel the unity of the support and the excitement of the support. From international games to neighborhood association tug-of-war competitions, it is possible to cheer for the target you want to cheer for, regardless of the scale of the event, the number of spectators, the degree of recognition, etc. Sponsors who support the operation of the event can improve the recognition of spectators' company names, product names, service names, etc., and establish connections with spectators. Thus, the support system 10 described above functions as a support platform that connects support targets and supporters.

Next, comment processing executed in the management server 100 and the terminal device 200 of the support system 10 configured as described above will be described. FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing a comment processing procedure executed by the management server 100 and the terminal device 200. As shown in FIG. Comment processing when a comment is input in the comment area 60 shown in FIG. 5A after the support screen is displayed in step S410 of the flowchart of FIG. 4 will be described.

The input/output unit 203 of the terminal device 200 receives input of a comment in the comment input area (step S901). In the comment input area, a photograph, moving image, voice, stamp, etc. may be input instead of a text comment. The transmission/reception unit 201 transmits the support ID, user ID, and comment to the management server 100 (step S902).

The transmitting/receiving unit 101 of the management server 100 receives the support ID, the user ID, and the comment from the terminal device 200. The transmitting/receiving unit 101 transmits the received user ID and comment to the comment date and time, which is the date and time when the support ID and the like were received. , and stored in the comment information storage unit 150 (step S903). The comment control unit 106 stores, in the support log storage unit 140, a support log in which the user ID, the date and time of the comment, and the type of support (with the type of support as a comment) are associated with each other (step S904). In this way, by storing a support log related to comments in the support log storage unit 140, a comment can be counted as one support.

The transmitting/receiving unit 101 transmits comments to users supporting the same event (step S905). More specifically, the comment control unit 106 acquires a user ID with a matching support ID from the user information storage unit 120, and the transmission/reception unit 101 transmits the comment to the transmission destination associated with the acquired user ID. .

In the terminal device 200 operated by the user who selects the same event with the same support ID, the input/output unit 203 displays the comment transmitted from the management server 100 in the comment display area of the support screen (step S906). ). The input/output unit 203 may receive an input such as a stamp for the displayed comment.

The input/output unit 203 of the terminal device 200 operated by the user who has input the comment displays the comment transmitted from the management server 100 in the comment display area of the support screen (step S907). The input/output unit 203 may display the comment in such a manner that it can be determined that the comment is input by the user himself/herself.

In this way, the user who is supporting the event can freely input a comment from the comment input field of the support screen displayed on the terminal device 200, and the input comment can be input by the user who is supporting the same event. is transmitted to and displayed on the terminal device 200 of the event, it is possible to create a sense of unity in the cheering among the users who are cheering for the event. In addition, since comments are also counted as support, it is possible to visualize the excitement of support including comments. Note that even a comment input by a user whose user ID is unknown without logging in is transmitted to and displayed on the terminal device 200 operated by the user who supports the same event.

Chat processing executed in the management server 100 and the terminal device 200 in addition to or in place of the comment processing described with reference to FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a chat processing procedure executed by the management server 100 and the terminal device 200. As shown in FIG. Chat processing when a chat button or the like is displayed on the support screen displayed in step S410 of the flowchart of FIG. 4 and the chat button or the like is tapped will be described. Note that login is required to participate in the chat room, and guest users cannot participate in the chat room.

Input/output unit 203 of terminal device 200 receives selection of a chat room (step S1001). More specifically, the input/output unit 203 receives an instruction such as a chat button displayed on the support screen from the user, so that the input/output unit 203 receives from the management server 100 a chat room selectable by the user. View the list of The input/output unit 203 receives selection of a chat room from the list of chat rooms. The transmitter/receiver 201 transmits the user ID and the chat room ID associated with the selected chat room to the management server 100 (step S1002).

The chat control unit 107 of the management server 100 determines whether the user who wishes to participate can participate in the chat room based on the user ID and the chat room ID received from the terminal device 200 (step S1003). More specifically, if the chat room type associated with the chat room ID is open or sponsor, the chat control unit 107 determines that participation is possible. If the chat room type is semi-closed, the administrator (chat room creator) is requested to approve participation, and if approved, it is determined that participation is permitted. When the URL of the chat room is accessed, the chat control unit 107 can determine that the chat room type is closed and that the URL has been notified in advance, so it determines that the user can participate. The chat control unit 107 stores the user ID determined to be able to participate in the participant ID of the chat room information storage unit 170 in association with the chatwork ID. The transmitting/receiving unit 101 transmits to the terminal device 200 whether or not to participate in the chat room (step S1004).

The input/output unit 203 of the terminal device 200 displays the permission/prohibition of participation received from the management server 100 (step S1005). If participation in the chat room is refused, the chat process ends, or the process returns to step S1001 to select another chat room. If participation in the chat room is permitted, the input/output unit 203 receives chat input (step S1006). The transmission/reception unit 201 transmits the user ID, chat room ID, and chat to the management server 100 (step S1007).

The transmission/reception unit 101 of the management server 100 stores the user ID and chat received from the terminal device 200 in the chat storage unit 160 corresponding to the chat room ID (step S1008). The chat control unit 107 transmits a chat to the user in the same room (step S1009). More specifically, the chat control unit 107 acquires the user ID of the participant associated with the chat room ID from the chat room information storage unit 170, and transmits the chat to the transmission destination associated with the acquired user ID. Send.

The input/output unit 203 of the terminal device 200 operated by the user participating in the same chat room displays the chat transmitted from the management server 100 on the chat screen or chat display area (step S1010). The input/output unit 203 may receive an input such as a stamp for the displayed chat.

The input/output unit 203 of the terminal device 200 operated by the user who has input the chat displays the chat transmitted from the management server 100 on the chat screen or chat display area (step S1011). The input/output unit 203 may display the chat in such a manner that it can be determined that the chat is input by the user himself/herself.

In this way, by participating in various types of chat rooms from the terminal device 200, it is possible to enjoy chatting with other users at a degree of freedom and public level that meets the user's wishes. The chat room can be opened by the user himself/herself, and the chat room is managed by the creator according to the type of chat room. The timing at which the opened chat room starts accepting chat input may be at the start of the event, or several hours, days, or months before the start of the event. It may extend for a certain period of time after the end. In addition, all chat rooms may be deleted when the support ends. A fee may be charged for opening a chat room, participating in a chat room, receiving a chat, or the like.

Next, a process of synchronizing the timing of video distribution/audio distribution via TV broadcasting, radio broadcasting, the Internet, etc. and cheering will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a synchronization processing procedure executed by the management server 100 and the terminal device 200. As shown in FIG. Even if the video, audio, etc. of the TV broadcast, radio broadcast, video distribution on the Internet, etc. that the user watches is a rebroadcast of the recording at the TV station or an on-demand playback at the distribution company, the first time at the TV station In order to achieve the same excitement and support with a sense of unity with other supporters, video distribution via TV broadcasting, radio broadcasting, the Internet, etc. - A process of synchronizing voice delivery with cheers, comments, and chat cheering times input from the terminal device 200 will be described. The process described in FIG. 11 is executed after the support screen in step S410 of FIG. 4 is displayed.

First, a synchronization request (for example, a character or voice message such as inputting the numerical value displayed on the screen from the support screen of the terminal device 200) is generated in the TV broadcast, radio broadcast, video distribution, audio distribution, etc., that the user views. A screen display of a message and a numerical value, a voice message such as inputting a numerical value from the support screen of the terminal device 200, and a voice output of the numerical value are output. At this time, the input/output unit 203 of the terminal device 200 accepts the input of the synchronization numerical value by the user inputting the numerical value indicated by the screen or voice into the terminal device 200 (step S1101). The transmitter/receiver 201 transmits the support ID, the user ID, and the synchronization value to the management server 100 (step S1102). Information (synchronization information) required to be input in the synchronization request need not be limited to numerical values.

The synchronization control unit 108 of the management server 100 receives from the terminal device 200, the support ID, the user ID, the synchronization value, the reception date and time when the support ID and the like are received, and the support date and time corresponding to the video displaying the synchronization value, A conversion formula for converting the reception date and time into the support date and time is calculated (step S1103). The synchronization control unit 108 stores the conversion formula in a storage unit (not shown) in association with the support ID and the user ID (step S1104).

The input/output unit 203 of the terminal device 200 receives input of support from the support screen (step S1105). The transmitting/receiving unit 201 transmits the support ID, support object, support type, and user ID to the management server 100 (step S1106).

The synchronization control unit 108 of the management server 100 converts the date and time of reception of the support ID, the target of support, the type of support, and the user ID received from the terminal device 200 into the date and time of support using a conversion formula (step S1107). . The synchronization control unit 108 stores the support log in which the user ID, the support date and time, the support type, and the support target are associated with each other in the support log storage unit 140 (step S1108).

As a result, even if the video and audio of TV broadcasts, radio broadcasts, video distributions and audio distributions on the Internet etc. viewed by users are rebroadcasts of recordings at TV stations and on-demand playbacks of distribution companies, The input cheering is stored in the cheering log storage part 140 with the original cheering date and time, as in the case of cheering in the first broadcast at the TV station or in the case of cheering in the distribution whose distribution time is determined by the distribution company. Therefore, the user can participate in the cheering even if the user watches the video at a time different from the original one. In addition, by converting the date and time when the user is viewing the video, audio, etc. to the original support date and time, based on the support log stored in the support log storage unit 140, the elapsed time of the video, audio, etc. being viewed can be calculated. The amount of cheering, the performance of cheering, and the enthusiasm index can be calculated in time, and the amount of cheering, the performance of cheering, and the enthusiasm index can be displayed on the cheering screen in synchronization with video, audio, and the like. As a result, the user can feel the excitement of the cheering and the cheering with a sense of unity along with the video and audio. Furthermore, even if the user himself/herself recorded or recorded TV broadcasting, radio broadcasting, video distribution, audio distribution, etc. via the Internet, etc., the amount of cheering, cheering performance, and enthusiasm index can be similarly displayed on the cheering screen. , You can watch the event while feeling the unity of support and the excitement of support.

Note that the synchronization processing is not limited to being performed once, and may be performed multiple times. Synchronization processing may be performed at predetermined time intervals. For example, synchronization processing may be performed in response to a synchronization request displayed in the video at the start of the first and second halves of soccer, or at the start of each inning of baseball. good.

In addition, instead of inputting the synchronization value of the support screen shown in the above embodiment, a QR code (registered trademark) is displayed on the TV or video image, and the QR code is read by the terminal device 200 for synchronization. processing may be performed.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen of a cheering effect and a cheering chart. FIG. 12(a) shows an example of the cheering effect displayed on the terminal device 200 of the user of the team that won the cheering battle described in step S706 of FIG. FIG. 12( a ) shows a state in which the support screen of the display screen 21 is shaded and the fireworks, which are the support effect 22 , are launched. By displaying such a cheering effect, it is possible to know that the player's own team has won the cheering battle, and the user's motivation for cheering can be increased. After such presentation, a gift application banner, a gift application form, or the like from the sponsor or organizer may be displayed.

FIG. 12(b) shows an example of a chart showing the amount of support in chronological order. By designating the icon of the chart displayed on the cheering screen, the amount of cheering that changes in time series as shown in FIG. 12(b) is displayed. It should be noted that the period during which the amount of support is displayed can be freely changed. An event name 24 , a chart legend 25 and a chart 26 are displayed on the cheering amount chart shown on the display screen 23 . Although the chart 26 displays the amount of cheering for each team, the total amount of cheering for both teams may be added.

In addition to the above-described embodiment, an exercise amount registration process for adding the exercise amount performed by the user to cheering will be described. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an exercise amount registration processing procedure executed by the management server 100 and the terminal device 200. As shown in FIG.

Login processing is executed between the terminal device 200 operated by the user and the management server 100 (step S1301). The terminal device 200 transmits a request for exercise amount registration (step S1302). More specifically, a request for registering the amount of exercise is transmitted to the management server 100 by instructing the registration of the amount of exercise from the menu screen after the login process.

The transmission/reception unit 101 of the management server 100 receives the exercise amount registration request from the terminal device 200 . The screen generator 102 generates an exercise amount registration screen in response to the exercise amount registration request (step S1303). On the exercise amount registration screen, event information supported by the user and support targets at the event are acquired using the user information storage unit 120 and the support target information storage unit 110 and displayed. If there are multiple events that the user supports, an event information button is displayed so that an event can be selected. Also, the cheering target may be selectable or changeable on the exercise amount registration screen. The management server 100 transmits an exercise amount registration screen to the terminal device 200 (step S1304).

In the terminal device 200, the input/output unit 203 displays the exercise amount registration screen received from the management server 100 (step S1305). The input/output unit 203 acquires the amount of exercise (step S1305). More specifically, the input/output unit 203 acquires the exercise amount stored in the storage unit (not shown) of the terminal device 200 by designating the exercise amount registration button displayed on the exercise amount registration screen. The amount of exercise is, for example, the number of steps and distance of running or walking measured by the sensor unit 204 or the GPS unit 205, the number of sit-ups or squats, the increase in the heart rate, the GPS position information, or the QR code or barcode captured by the camera unit 206. Participation information for an event or the like determined from acquired location information, date and time, or the like, or participation information for an event or the like that can be acquired by capturing an image of a QR code or barcode installed at one or more checkpoints. The exercise amount registration screen may display the exercise amount to be registered when acquiring the exercise amount. Alternatively, the user may select an event from among a plurality of events and register the amount of exercise by pointing an event information button. The input/output unit 203 may accept selection or change of the support target corresponding to the event information. The transmitting/receiving unit 201 transmits the cheering ID, the cheering target, the user ID, and the exercise amount to the management server 100 (step S1307).

The transmitting/receiving unit 101 of the management server 100 receives the cheering ID, the cheering target, the user ID, and the exercise amount from each of the terminal devices 200 . The cheering number conversion unit 109 converts the amount of exercise into the number of cheering (step S1308). More specifically, the cheering number conversion unit 109 converts the amount of exercise into the cheering number using a predetermined conversion formula. The cheering number conversion unit 109 converts a cheering log corresponding to the converted cheering number into a cheering log that associates the cheering ID, the cheering target, the cheering type, the user ID, and the cheering date and time, which is the date and time when the cheering ID or the like is received. (step S1309).

In this way, by converting various amounts of exercise of the user into the number of cheers and storing them in the cheering log storage unit 140, the user's exercise during the cheering period can be converted into the number of cheering in the same way as when the user taps the cheering button. Since it is counted, the user's motivation for exercise is increased, and cheering for the cheering target contributes to the user's health.

The management server 100 and the terminal device 200 according to the above-described embodiments include one or more processors such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and a ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and other external storage devices, a normal computer equipped with hardware such as a communication control device, etc. Programs stored in ROM, RAM, HDD, etc. are read out by the CPU or the like to realize the configuration and functions described above.

Programs that operate on the management server 100, the terminal device 200, etc. are stored on a computer connected to a network N such as the Internet, and are provided by being downloaded via the network N. It may be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, DVD, USB memory, SD card, etc. and provided as a file in a possible format. Programs that implement the functions and processes described above may be provided in the forms of utilization such as API (Application Programming Interface), SaaS (Software as a Service), and cloud computing.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and does not necessarily have to be physically constructed as shown in the drawings. In addition, the present invention functionally or physically divides, integrates, replaces, transforms, or deletes all or part of the constituent elements described in the embodiments in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. can be configured

N... Network 10... Support system 100... Management server 101... Transmission/reception unit 102... Screen generation unit 103... Support amount calculation unit 104... Support effect unit 105... Enthusiasm index calculation unit 106... Comment control unit , 107... chat control unit, 108... synchronization control unit, 109... support number conversion unit, 110... support information storage unit, 120... user information storage unit, 130... support effect information storage unit, 140... support log storage unit, 150 Comment storage unit 160 Chat storage unit 170 Chat room information storage unit 200 Terminal device 201 Transmission/reception unit 202 Control unit 203 Input/output unit 204 Sensor unit 205 GPS unit 206...Camera unit, 300...Cooperation server

Claims (27)

A support system that connects one or more terminal devices and a management server via a network,
The terminal device
receiving means for receiving an input of cheering associated with each of one or more cheering targets;
a first transmission means for transmitting the support target corresponding to the support received by the reception means to the management server;
The management server is
a support amount calculation means for calculating a support amount for each support target based on the support target received from the terminal device and a support date and time that is the date and time when the support target is received;
a second transmission means for transmitting the amount of support for each of the objects to be supported calculated by the amount calculation means of support to the terminal device;
The terminal device
display means for displaying the amount of support received from the management server for each of the support targets;, and
The amount of cheering is a numerical value obtained by adding the afterglow of cheering to the number of cheering for each predetermined period; A support system characterized by A management server connected to one or more terminal devices via a network,
a receiving means for receiving a cheering object associated with the cheering input received by the terminal device;
a support log storage means for storing in a support log storage unit the support target received by the receiving means and a support date and time when the support target is received, in association with each other;
a support amount calculation means for calculating a support amount for each support target based on the support target and the support date and time stored in the support log storage unit;,
The amount of cheering is a numerical value obtained by adding the afterglow of cheering to the number of cheering for each predetermined period; A management server characterized by A management server connected to one or more terminal devices via a network,
a receiving means for receiving a cheering object associated with the cheering input received by the terminal device;
a support log storage means for storing in a support log storage unit the support target received by the receiving means and a support date and time when the support target is received, in association with each other;
a support amount calculation means for calculating a support amount for each support target based on the support target and the support date and time stored in the support log storage unit;
A numerical value obtained by normalizing the degree of excitement per supporter of the event based on the number of supporters indicating the number of users who selected a predetermined event and the number of supporters input by the users who selected the event. Enthusiasm index calculation means for calculating the enthusiasm indexWhenA management server characterized by comprising: transmission means for transmitting the amount of cheering for each of the cheering targets calculated by the cheering amount calculating means and/or the enthusiasm index calculated by the enthusiasm index calculating means to the terminal device or a linking server connected via the network; 4. The management server of claim 3 , further comprising: a support performance information storage means for storing performance start conditions and performance contents in association with each other;
and a support effect means for determining whether or not the effect start condition is met,
The support effect means acquires the effect content associated with the effect start condition when it is determined that the effect start condition is met,
3. The apparatus further comprises transmission means for transmitting the performance contents acquired by the support performance means to the terminal device. management server described in . the support performance information storage means stores performance end conditions and performance contents in association with each other;
After judging that the production start condition is met and starting the production, the support production means acquires the production content associated with the production end condition when it is judged that the production end condition is met,
6. The management server according to claim 5 , wherein said transmission means transmits said effect content acquired by said support effect means to said terminal device. user information storage means for storing a user ID identifying a user and a support ID identifying an event supported by the user in association with each other;
a comment receiving means for receiving the support ID and the comment from the terminal device;
comment control means for acquiring from the user information storage means the user ID whose support ID stored in the user information storage means matches the support ID received by the comment reception means;
The management according to any one of claims 2 to 6 , further comprising comment transmission means for transmitting the comment to a transmission destination associated with the user ID acquired by the comment control means. server. chat room information storage means for storing a chat room ID for identifying a chat room and a user ID for identifying a user in association with each other;
chat receiving means for receiving the chat room ID and the chat from the terminal device;
chat control means for acquiring from the chat room information storage means the user ID associated with the chat room ID received by the chat reception means;
The management according to any one of claims 2 to 7 , further comprising chat transmission means for transmitting the chat to a transmission destination associated with the user ID acquired by the chat control means. server. A management server connected to one or more terminal devices via a network,
a receiving means for receiving a cheering object associated with the cheering input received by the terminal device;
a support log storage means for storing in a support log storage unit the support target received by the receiving means and a support date and time when the support target is received, in association with each other;
a support amount calculation means for calculating a support amount for each support target based on the support target and the support date and time stored in the support log storage unit;
Synchronization information receiving means for receiving a user ID for identifying a user, a support ID for identifying an event supported by the user, and synchronization information from the terminal device;
A conversion formula for converting the reception date and time into the support date and time based on the reception date and time when the user ID, the support ID and the synchronization information are received by the synchronization information receiving means and the support date and time corresponding to the synchronization information. and a synchronization control means for calculating
The synchronization control means converts the reception date and time of receiving the support object associated with the support input accepted by the terminal device into the support date and time using the conversion formula, and converts the support date and time into the support date and time. and storing in the support log storage unit in association with an object.RuManagement server. A management server connected to one or more terminal devices via a network,
a receiving means for receiving a cheering object associated with the cheering input received by the terminal device;
support log storage means for storing in a support log storage unit the support target received by the receiving means and a support date and time, which is the date and time when the support target was received, in association with each other;
a support amount calculation means for calculating a support amount for each support target based on the support target and the support date and time stored in the support log storage unit;
The receiving means, Yureceiving the support target selected by the user and the amount of exercise of the user from the terminal device;
a cheering number conversion means for converting the amount of exercise received by the receiving means into a cheering number;
The support log storage means associates the support object with the support date and time, which is the date and time when the amount of exercise was received, according to the support number converted by the support number conversion means.SaidStored in a support log storage unitRuManagement server. A support method executed by a computer connected to one or more terminal devices via a network,
A support target associated with the support whose input is received by the terminal deviceofa receiving step for receiving;
a support log storing step of correlating the support target received in the receiving step with a support date and time when the support target is received and storing the support target in a support log storage unit;
a support amount calculation step of calculating a support amount for each support target based on the support target and the support date and time stored in the support log storage unit;including
The amount of cheering is a numerical value obtained by adding the afterglow of cheering to the number of cheering for each predetermined period; A support method characterized by A support method executed by a computer connected to one or more terminal devices via a network,
a receiving step of receiving a cheer target associated with the cheer whose input is accepted by the terminal device;
a support log storing step of correlating the support target received in the receiving step with a support date and time when the support target is received and storing the support target in a support log storage unit;
a cheering amount calculation step of calculating a cheering amount for each cheering target based on the cheering target and the cheering date and time stored in the cheering log storage unit;
A numerical value obtained by normalizing the degree of excitement per supporter of the event based on the number of supporters indicating the number of users who selected a predetermined event and the number of supporters input by the users who selected the event. and a enthusiasm index calculation step of calculating the enthusiasm index. A transmission step of transmitting the amount of cheering for each of the cheering targets calculated in the cheering amount calculating step and/or the enthusiasm index calculated in the enthusiasm index calculating step to the terminal device or a linking server connected via the network; 13. The cheering method according to claim 12, further comprising: a support performance information storage unit that stores performance start conditions and performance contents in association with each other;
including a support production step for determining whether or not the production start condition is met,
The support production step acquires the production content associated with the production start condition when it is determined that the production start condition is met,
13. The cheering method according to claim 11 or 12, further comprising a transmission step of transmitting the content of the presentation acquired by the cheering presentation step to the terminal device. The support performance information storage unit stores performance end conditions and performance contents in association with each other,
In the support production step, after judging that the production start condition is met and production is started, if it is judged that the production end condition is met, the production content associated with the production end condition is acquired,
15. The cheering method according to claim 14, wherein said transmitting step transmits said effect content acquired by said cheering effect step to said terminal device. a user information storage unit that associates and stores a user ID that identifies a user and a support ID that identifies an event supported by the user;
a comment receiving step of receiving the support ID and the comment from the terminal device;
a comment control step of acquiring from the user information storage unit the user ID whose support ID stored in the user information storage unit matches the support ID received in the comment reception step;
16. The support according to any one of claims 11 to 15, further comprising a comment transmission step of transmitting the comment to a transmission destination associated with the user ID acquired by the comment control step. Method. a chat room information storage unit that associates and stores a chat room ID that identifies a chat room and a user ID that identifies a user;
a chat reception step of receiving the chat room ID and the chat from the terminal device;
a chat control step of acquiring from the chat room information storage unit the user ID associated with the chat room ID received by the chat receiving step;
17. The support according to any one of claims 11 to 16, further comprising a chat transmission step of transmitting the chat to a transmission destination associated with the user ID acquired by the chat control step. Method. A support method executed by a computer connected to one or more terminal devices via a network,
a receiving step of receiving a cheer target associated with the cheer whose input is accepted by the terminal device;
a support log storing step of correlating the support target received in the receiving step with a support date and time when the support target is received and storing the support target in a support log storage unit;
a cheering amount calculation step of calculating a cheering amount for each cheering target based on the cheering target and the cheering date and time stored in the cheering log storage unit;
a synchronization information receiving step of receiving a user ID identifying a user, a support ID identifying an event supported by the user, and synchronization information from the terminal device;
A conversion formula for converting the reception date and time into the support date and time based on the reception date and time when the user ID, the support ID, and the synchronization information are received in the synchronization information receiving step and the support date and time corresponding to the synchronization information. a synchronous control step of calculating
The synchronization control step converts the reception date and time of receiving the cheering object associated with the cheering input accepted by the terminal device into the cheering date and time using the conversion formula, and converts the cheering date and time into the cheering date and time. A support method characterized by: storing in the support log storage unit in association with an object. A support method executed by a computer connected to one or more terminal devices via a network,
a receiving step of receiving a cheer target associated with the cheer whose input is accepted by the terminal device;
a support log storing step of correlating the support target received in the receiving step with a support date and time when the support target is received and storing the support target in a support log storage unit;
a cheering amount calculation step of calculating a cheering amount for each cheering target based on the cheering target and the cheering date and time stored in the cheering log storage unit;
The receiving step receives from the terminal device the support target selected by the user and the amount of exercise of the user;
a cheering number conversion step of converting the amount of exercise received by the receiving step into a cheering number;
The support log storing step associates the support target with the support date and time, which is the date and time when the amount of exercise was received, and stores the support target in the support log storage unit according to the support number converted by the support number conversion step. A support method characterized by: A support program for causing a computer to execute the support method according to any one of claims 11 to 19 . A terminal device connected to a management server via a network,
receiving means for receiving the amount of cheering for each of one or more cheering targets;
display means for displaying the amount of cheering received by the receiving means for each of the cheering targets;with
The amount of cheering is a numerical value obtained by adding the afterglow of cheering to the number of cheering for each predetermined period; A terminal device characterized by: A terminal device connected to a management server via a network,
A numerical value obtained by normalizing the degree of excitement per supporter of the event based on the number of supporters indicating the number of users who selected a predetermined event and the number of supporters input by the users who selected the event. a receiving means for receiving an enthusiasm index that is
and display means for displaying the enthusiasm index received by the receiving means. 23. The terminal device according to claim 21 , wherein said display means displays a ratio of the amount of cheering for each cheering object calculated from the amount of cheering for each cheering object. A support method executed by a computer connected to a management server via a network,
a receiving step of receiving a cheering amount for each of one or more cheering targets;
a display step of displaying the amount of cheering received by the receiving step for each of the cheering targets;including
The amount of cheering is a numerical value obtained by adding the afterglow of cheering to the number of cheering for each predetermined period; A support method characterized by A support method executed by a computer connected to a management server via a network,
A numerical value obtained by normalizing the degree of excitement per supporter of the event based on the number of supporters indicating the number of users who selected a predetermined event and the number of supporters input by the users who selected the event. a receiving step of receiving an enthusiasm index that is
and a display step of displaying the enthusiasm index received by the receiving step. 26. The cheering method according to claim 24, wherein said displaying step displays a ratio of the amount of cheering for each cheering object calculated from the amount of cheering for each cheering object. A support program for causing a computer to execute the support method according to any one of claims 24 to 26 .

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