JP7212277B2 - How computer systems and events are managed - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to computer systems and methods of managing events.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are distribution services for distributing play videos in which game plays of players are recorded. In such a distribution service, a commentator may comment on the state of game play, and the commentary by the commentator (voice of the commentator) may be added to the play video.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a matching system capable of matching a commentator who matches a player.

Japanese Patent No. 6525091

By the way, when an event such as a game competition is held, the operator of the event may invite commentators, commentators, etc., to the event. In addition, the operator may invite a sound editor to the event who reproduces the sound according to the game situation.

Audio providers such as commentators, commentators, and audio editors who provide audio for the event may be invited to the event in order to convey the state of the game to the audience of the event in an easy-to-understand manner or to enhance the event. be done.

Conventionally, an operator finds a voice provider through marketing from the voice provider or searching using the Internet or the like. For this reason, the operator cannot immediately know what kind of audio provider will provide the audio under what conditions.

In other words, a method for finding audio providers has not been established, making it difficult for operators to find audio providers.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a computer system and event management method that can locate audio contributors.

A first invention is a computer system for managing an event in which a game is played via a computer,
a storage unit that stores event identification information that identifies the event and first user identification information that identifies a first user who provides audio for the event;
Matching for matching the event corresponding to the event identification information or a second user associated with the event identification information as an operator or investor of the event with the first user corresponding to the first user identification information A computer system comprising:

Also, in the first invention, it is possible to further include a management unit that manages a first track record relating to provision of voice by the first user in association with the first user identification information.

Further, in the first invention, the matching section can perform the matching based on the first track record.

Further, in the first invention, the first result is determined based on an input by a viewer to the audio provided by the first user,
The management unit manages a second track record related to the event in association with the event identification information or second user identification information associated with the event identification information,
The matching unit may match the first user with the event or the second user based on at least one of the first track record and the second track record.

Also, in the first invention, the second achievement may include an attribute of the event.

Further, in the first invention, further comprising a first price setting unit for setting a price for the first user for providing the voice,
The matching unit can perform the matching according to the price set by the first price setting unit.

Further, in the first invention, when the matching is performed according to the consideration, the consideration can be provided to the first user.

In the first invention, the storage unit stores combination identification information for identifying a combination of the first user and a third user who provides a different sound from the first user for the event,
The matching unit matches the event corresponding to the event identification information or the second user associated with the event identification information with a combination of the first user and the third user corresponding to the combination identification information. let, can

Also, in the first invention, it is possible to further include a management unit that manages a third track record relating to the provision of the sound of the combination in association with the combination identification information.

Further, in the first invention, the third track record is set based on at least one of a first track record regarding the first user's voice provision and a fourth track record regarding the third user's voice provision, be able to.

Further, in the first invention, the matching section can perform the matching based on the third track record.

Further, in the first invention, the third result is determined based on an input by a viewer to the audio provided by the combination,
The management unit manages a second track record related to the event in association with the event identification information or second user identification information associated with the event identification information,
The matching unit may match the event or the second user with the combination based on at least one of the second track record and the third track record.

Also, in the first invention, the second achievement may include an attribute of the event.

Further, in the first invention, further comprising a second price setting unit that sets a price for the combination for providing the voice,
The matching unit can perform the matching according to the price set by the second price setting unit.

Further, in the first invention, when the matching is performed according to the consideration, the consideration is provided to the combination.

Further, in the first invention, further comprising a reception unit that receives input from at least one of the first user and the second user,
The matching section can perform the matching according to an input to the reception section.

Further, in the first invention, the reception unit receives input of search conditions,
At least one of the first user and the second user who match the search condition can be displayed on the display unit.

A second invention is an event management method for managing an event in which a game is played via a computer,
By said computer,
storing event identification information identifying the event and first user identification information identifying a first user providing audio for the event;
a step of matching the event corresponding to the event identification information or a second user associated with the event identification information as an operator or investor of the event with the first user corresponding to the first user identification information; When
is executed .

According to the present invention, audio providers can be found.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game system according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a server device; The conceptual diagram which shows meeting management DB. The conceptual diagram which shows operator DB. The conceptual diagram which shows audio|voice provider DB. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game device; FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of each terminal; FIG. The figure which shows the game image displayed on a display. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a commentator terminal; FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a commentator terminal; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of an operator terminal; 4 is a flowchart showing the processing flow of the game system in Embodiment 1. FIG. The conceptual diagram which shows combination performance DB. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a commentator terminal according to the second embodiment; 10 is a flowchart showing the processing flow of the game system in Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an operator terminal according to Embodiment 3; 13 is a flow chart showing the flow of processing of the game system in Embodiment 3. FIG.

A game system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. A computer system of the present disclosure is implemented as a game system. The tournament management method of the present disclosure is implemented as one function of the game system.

The game system described in this embodiment is connected to a game device such as a personal computer, PlayStation (registered trademark), XBox (registered trademark), PlayStation Vita (registered trademark), or the like.

In a game based on this game system, a player's operation is received to make a player character act in a three-dimensional virtual game space (hereinafter simply referred to as a virtual space), or to make friends of the player character perform various actions. do.

The game described in this embodiment is a battle-type action game in which a player character battles other player characters or non-player characters in a game space under the control of a game player.

As a competitive action game, for example, there is a so-called fighting game. In a fighting game, each player selects and operates one character (player character), and performs a one-on-one fighting match with another character (player character or non-player character) as an opponent. In a fighting game, victory or defeat is determined when the physical strength value of one of the fighting characters reaches zero.

This game system is used, for example, to manage an e-sports (Electric Sports) competition. In an e-sports competition, for example, the winner of the competition is determined by a tournament system or the like. That is, in an e-sports tournament, the combination of players to compete is determined according to the result of one competition.

Here, in the game system 1, a play animation that reproduces the battle is generated for each battle (game). The game system 1 distributes play videos in response to requests from users of the game system 1 .

In this game system, in addition to the game image and game music during the battle, voice is added to the play moving image. Specifically, the play video is added with audio provided by an audio provider such as a commentator, a commentator, and an audio editor.

For example, in this game system, the commentator provides a commentary about the progress of the match. The commentator provides audio for the commentary of the content of the match. The audio editor provides sound effects, background music, and the like to liven up the match.

Since a method for finding audio providers has not yet been established, it has been difficult for organizers or investors of tournaments (events) to find audio providers.

The game system 1 has various functions for an operator of an e-sports tournament to find an audio provider who adds (provides) audio to a playing video.

In the following description, the term "game" refers to an activity to achieve some purpose according to predetermined rules, which is carried out using a computer. Some of the games involve a plurality of participants (games that determine victory or defeat), while others are evaluated based on some index such as score or time for each participant. Participants here include both individuals and teams.

Also, in the following description, a “user” refers to a person who uses the game system 1 . Specifically, "users" include "players", "assistants", "referees", "operators" and "investors".

A "player" is a person who plays a game in a competition.

An "assistant" is a person who assists a player in a tournament. Examples of assistants include coaches, supervisors, physical trainers, mental trainers, nutritionists, and teammates to whom the user belongs.

"Referee" means a person who conducts and judges the competition according to the rules of the competition.

“Administrator” means a person who manages the competition. Operators include, for example, tournament organizers, equipment personnel, promoters, photographers, team owners, and the like.

“Investor” means a sponsor who provides capital to a tournament or an operator. Examples of capital provided by investors to tournament operators include tournament operating costs, operating equipment, virtual currency, tournament commercials, food and beverages provided to tournament participants, uniforms for staff, and events. Dispatch of companions, distribution facilities for distributing tournaments, etc.

The “user” also includes a “voice provider” who provides voice to the game system 1 . In this game system, the ``sound provider'' includes a ``playlist'', a ``commentator'' and a ``sound editor''.

A “reporter” is a person who gives a commentary on the progress of the match. The “explainer” is a person who explains the content of the battle (for example, techniques used). The "reporter" and "commentator" provide commentary and commentary according to the progress of the match. In the game system 1, the voice of the commentary given by the commentator and the voice of the commentary given by the commentator are added to the play animation.

The “audio editor” is a person who sets audio such as sound effects and BGM (background music) to play moving images according to the progress of the battle. In the game system 1, the sound set by the sound editor is added to the play animation.

Also, a "participant in a tournament" refers to a person who is permitted to participate in a tournament by the game system 1, and includes players in the tournament and their assistants.

"User" includes "viewer". A "viewer" is a person watching the match. Viewers include, for example, users watching play videos distributed from the game system 1 and users watching matches at event venues. Users viewing play videos include users viewing play videos distributed in real time.

(Embodiment 1)
<Outline of game system>
Game system 1 includes server device 2 and game device 5 . The server device 2 is configured to be able to communicate with the game device 5 via the communication network 6 .

The commentator terminal 3, commentator terminal 4, and operator terminal 9 in FIG. 1 are terminals used by the commentator, commentator, and operator, respectively. A commentator terminal 3 , a commentator terminal 4 and an operator terminal 9 may be connected to the game system 1 via a communication network 6 .

The server device 2 stores game programs and game data, and manages the game data of the game device 5 . The server device 2 also stores various programs and data for managing e-sports competitions, and manages the e-sports competitions.

The game device 5 executes a game (here, a competitive action game) based on the player's operation. In the game system 1, one game device 5 accepts operations of a set of players (two players in this example).

Game device 5 receives (more specifically, downloads and installs) game programs and game data from server device 2 via communication network 6 .

The game device 5 starts a battle in a battle-type action game based on the operation of each player. The game device 5 advances the game while outputting game images and sounds to the display 61 and the speaker 62 based on the operations of each player.

When the battle ends, the game device 5 transmits result information indicating the result of the battle to the server device 2 . The result information includes information about the match results, such as information for identifying the winner or loser of the match.

In addition, when the battle ends, the game device 5 transmits to the server device 2 a play moving image that reproduces the game situation.

When receiving the play video from the game device 5, the server device 2 stores the play video in a predetermined database. At this time, the play moving image is added with the voice regarding the commentary of the match provided by the commentator and the voice regarding the commentary of the match provided by the commentator. The commentator and commentator provide commentary and commentary, respectively, according to the progress of the game. The voices of the commentator and the commentator at this time are recorded by a predetermined device (not shown).

The server device 2 distributes play videos in response to requests from terminals (not shown) operated by viewers.

<Hardware configuration>
The hardware configurations of the server device 2, commentator terminal 3, commentator terminal 4, game device 5, and operator terminal 9 will be described below.

<Configuration of Server Apparatus 2>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server device 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2 , the server device 2 has a network interface 21 , a storage section 22 and a control section 23 . Network interface 21 and storage unit 22 are electrically connected to control unit 23 via bus 29 .

Network interface 21 is communicably connected to game device 5 and the like via communication network 6 such as the Internet and LAN.

The storage unit 22 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 22 stores game data and various programs including part of the game program according to the present embodiment.

The storage unit 22 also stores a database used for managing the game system 1 . This database stores user identification information (user ID) given to each user who uses the game system 1 and tournament identification information (tournament ID) given to each tournament.

The server device 2 manages the participants in the tournament by associating the user ID with the tournament ID according to the user's participation registration. It should be noted that the user designates his or her own role in the tournament (for example, player, referee, manager, etc.) and registers for participation in the tournament.

The storage unit 22 also includes a database in which play videos distributed to users (viewers) of the game system 1 are stored. The commentary and commentary (audio) given by the commentator and the commentator according to the progress of the match are added to the play moving image, respectively.

The storage unit 22 also stores an event management DB, an operator DB, and a voice provider DB.

<Regarding tournament management DB>
The tournament management DB is a database used to manage various information related to the tournament (see FIG. 3). In the tournament management DB, an operator ID, a commentator ID, a commentator ID, a video ID, and a tournament overview are associated with each tournament ID.

The operator ID, commentator ID, and commentator ID indicate the users registered as the operator, commentator, and commentator in the competition, respectively.

Animation ID shows the identification number of the play animation performed in the said meeting.

The tournament outline includes information about the operation of the tournament, such as the rules and scale of the tournament, conditions for player participation, and the like. For example, the tournament overview includes the type of game (eg, game genre, specific game title, etc.), the type of game machine (eg, personal computer, PlayStation, NINTENDO SWITCH (registered trademark), etc.), This may include the name of the venue, etc.

In this game system, when matching, which will be described later, is performed, the commentator ID and the commentator ID are associated with the tournament ID (operator ID) in the tournament management DB. That is, in this game system, management of audio providers (here, commentators and commentators) is performed by referring to the tournament management DB. Note that when the competition (administrator) and the commentator and commentator are not matched, the commentator ID and commentator ID are "undecided" in FIG.

<About the operator DB>
The operator DB is a database used for managing various information as an operator of each user (see FIG. 4). In the operator DB, operator records, operator ranks, tournament IDs, and operator conditions are associated with each operator ID (user ID).

The operator track record indicates the user's track record as an operator. The manager's record includes, for example, data related to tournament attributes such as the number of tournaments held, the size of the tournament (number of spectators, etc.), and ratings from viewers. The viewer's evaluation is determined according to the viewer's evaluation of the user (operator), such as the result of a questionnaire for the operator.

The operator rank is an index indicating the evaluation of the user as an operator in the game system 1, and is determined according to the operator's track record. In FIG. 4, if the operator performance is highly evaluated, the user (operator) is associated with a high operator rank.

The operator condition indicates the condition that the user (operator) demands of the sound provider (here, the commentator and the commentator) in the competition corresponding to the competition ID. Operator conditions include, for example, the results and ranks of commentators and commentators with whom the user (operator) wishes to match, and the content of compensation paid by the user (operator) to the commentators and commentators.

<Voice provider DB>
The voice provider DB is a database used for managing various information as a voice provider (here, commentator and commentator) of each user (see FIG. 5). In the voice provider DB, each user ID is associated with a commentator track record, a commentator rank, a commentator condition, a commentator track record, a commentator rank, and a commentator condition.

The commentator track record indicates the user's track record as a commentator. The record of the commentator includes, for example, the number of times of commentary and the evaluation from viewers as the commentator. The viewer's evaluation is determined according to the viewer's evaluation of the user (the commentator), such as the result of a questionnaire for the commentator.

The commentator rank is an index indicating the evaluation of the user as a commentator in the game system 1, and is determined according to the performance of the commentator. In FIG. 5, if the performance of the commentator is highly evaluated, a high commentator rank is associated with the user (the commentator).

The commentator condition indicates a condition for the user to accept the commentator. The conditions for the commentator include, for example, the track record (operator rank) of the operator with whom the user (the commentator) wishes to be matched, and the amount of compensation the user (the commentator) demands from the operator.

The commentator track record indicates the user's track record as a commentator. The record of the commentator includes, for example, the number of times the commentary has been made, the evaluation of the commentator by the viewers, and the like. The viewer's evaluation is determined according to the viewer's evaluation of the user (the commentator), such as the result of a questionnaire for the commentator.

The commentator rank is an index indicating the user's evaluation as a commentator, and is determined according to the commentator's track record. In FIG. 5, if the commentator performance is highly evaluated, a high commentator rank is associated with the user (explainer).

The commentator condition indicates a condition for the user to accept the commentator. The commentator conditions include, for example, performance (rank) of the operator with whom the user (explainer) wishes to be matched, content of compensation that the user (explainer) demands of the operator, and the like.

The control unit 23 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the self-device 2 .

<Configuration of game device 5>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device 5. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the game apparatus 5 has a display 61, a speaker 62 and a controller 63 externally connected or built therein. This game device 5 is provided with two displays 61 (displays 61a and 61b). The game device 5 is also provided with two controllers 63 (controllers 63a and 63b).

Note that the display 61a and the controller 63a are used by one player. The display 61b and controller 63b are used by other players.

The game device 5 has a network interface 51 , a graphics processing section 52 , an audio processing section 53 , an operation section 54 , a storage section 55 and a control section 56 . Network interface 51 , graphics processing unit 52 , audio processing unit 53 , operation unit 54 and storage unit 55 are electrically connected to control unit 56 via bus 59 .

Network interface 51 is communicably connected to communication network 6 in order to transmit and receive various data between game device 5 and server device 2 .

The graphics processing unit 52 draws a game image including various objects related to the virtual space in a moving image format according to the game image information output from the control unit 56 . The graphics processing unit 52 is connected to, for example, a liquid crystal display 61 (61a, 61b), and a game image drawn in a moving image format is displayed on the display 61 as a game screen.

The audio processing unit 53 is connected to the speaker 62 , reproduces and synthesizes the game sound according to the instruction of the control unit 56 , and outputs it from the speaker 62 .

The operation unit 54 is connected to the controllers 63 ( 63 a and 63 b ), and transmits/receives data regarding operation inputs to/from the controller 63 . The player inputs operation signals to the game device 5 by pressing various buttons of each controller 63 .

The storage unit 55 is configured with an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 55 stores game data downloaded from the server device 2, various programs including part of the game program, and the like.

The control unit 56 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the device 5 itself.

<Configuration of various terminals>
As described above, the game system 1 may be connected to the commentator terminal 3, the commentator terminal 4, and the operator terminal 9. FIG.

In this embodiment, for convenience of explanation, these terminals 3, 4 and 9 are assumed to have the same hardware configuration. For example, each terminal 3, 4, 9 can be configured by installing predetermined software on a smart phone.

As shown in FIG. 7, terminals 3, 4, and 9 incorporate displays 821, speakers 831, and touch pads 841. FIG.

Terminals 3 , 4 , 9 also have a network interface 81 , a graphics processing unit 82 , an audio processing unit 83 , an operation unit 84 , a storage unit 85 and a control unit 86 . The network interface 81 , graphic processing section 82 , audio processing section 83 , operation section 84 and storage section 85 are electrically connected to a control section 86 via a bus 89 .

The network interface 81 is communicably connected to the communication network 6 in order to transmit and receive various data.

The graphics processing section 82 is connected to the display 821 . The graphics processing unit 82 displays various images on the display 821 according to image information output from the control unit 86 .

The audio processing section 83 is connected to the speaker 831 . The audio processing unit 83 outputs (reproduces) audio from the speaker 831 according to the audio information output from the control unit 86 .

The operation unit 84 is connected with the touch pad 841 . An operation signal from a user (for example, an operator, a commentator, a commentator, etc.) is input to the operation unit 84 via a touch pad 841 . The user can execute various programs stored in the storage unit 85 by operating the touch pad 841 .

The storage unit 85 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. Various programs and the like are stored in the storage unit 85 .

The control section 86 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operations of the terminals 3, 4 and 9 to which it belongs.

<Functional Configuration of Control Unit 23 in Server Device 2>
The control unit 23 functions as an information processing unit 231, a matching unit 232, a performance processing unit 233, a consideration processing unit 234, and a moving image distribution unit 235 by executing various programs.

The information processing section 231 transmits and receives data necessary for distributing the game program to and from the game device 5 . The data received by the information processing unit 231 includes download request information for a game program. The data transmitted by the information processing section 231 includes information for confirming whether the game device 5 has received the game program. The information processing section 231 distributes the game program and game data according to the download request information from the game device 5 .

In addition, the information processing section 231 transmits various data to the terminals 3, 4, and 9 in response to requests received from the terminals 3, 4, and 9.

The matching unit 232 refers to the operator DB and the audio provider DB, and performs matching processing for matching the operator (tournament) with the live commentators and commentators. Specifically, the matching unit 232 compares operator conditions stored in the operator DB with commentator conditions and commentator conditions stored in the audio provider DB. Then, the matching unit 232 matches the operator (tournament) with the commentator and the commentator for which the operator condition, the commentator condition, and the commentator condition are matched.

For example, in FIGS. 4 and 5, the matching unit 232 matches the operator with the commentator and commentator when the following conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied.
(1) The rank of the commentator and commentator that the operator wishes to match matches the rank of the operator that the commentator and commentator wish to match.
(2) Compensation paid by the operator to the commentators and commentators matches the total compensation demanded of the operators by the commentators and commentators.

In FIGS. 4 and 5, the operator condition associated with U001, the commentator condition of U004, and the commentator condition of U005 match. U005 (explainer) is matched.

When matching is performed, the matching unit 232 associates the user ID of the user matched as the commentator with the event ID (operator ID) as the commentator ID in the competition management DB. Also, the matching unit 232 associates the tournament ID (operator ID) with the user ID of the user matched as the commentator as the commentator ID. Thereby, the matching unit 232 matches the operator (tournament) with the commentator and the commentator.

The performance processing unit 233 updates the operator performance and operator rank in the operator DB, and the commentator performance, commentator rank, commentator performance and commentator rank in the voice provider DB.

For example, when receiving information about the user's achievements and ranks as an operator, commentator, and commentator from a communication device (not shown) connected to the game system 1, the achievement processing unit 233 , the operator DB and the voice provider DB are updated.

For example, the communication device requests the viewer to input a questionnaire regarding the manager, the commentator, and the commentator during the tournament (or during the match) or after the tournament (or after the match). The communication device transmits the input questionnaire results to the server device 2 .

When matching is established by the matching unit 232, the price processing unit 234 performs payment processing of the price. Specifically, the consideration processing unit 234 withdraws from the operator's account the sum of the consideration for the commentator condition, the consideration for the commentator condition, and a predetermined fee. Then, the consideration processing unit 234 deposits the consideration corresponding to the commentator conditions into the commentator's account, and deposits the consideration corresponding to the commentator conditions into the commentator's account. This predetermined commission is income for the administrator of the game system 1 .

The moving image distribution unit 235 distributes the play moving image stored in the moving image DB of the storage unit 22 to the terminal (not shown) operated by the viewer in response to a request from the terminal.

<Functional Configuration of Control Unit 56 in Game Device 5>
The control unit 56 functions as a communication unit 561, a game progression unit 562, a result information generation unit 563, and a video generation unit 564 by executing various programs.

The communication unit 561 has a function of communicating with the server device 2 via the network interface 51 . The communication unit 561 transmits a request for downloading a game program or new game data to the server device 2 in response to various operation signals received by the operation unit 54 from the controller 63 . The communication unit 561 also receives game data sent from the server device 2 in response to a download request from the server device 2 .

The game progression unit 562 reads data such as objects and textures included in the game data, executes the game program, and generates two-dimensional or three-dimensional game image information according to the player's operation. As the game image information is processed by the graphics processing unit 52 , the processed game image is displayed on the display 61 . For example, the game progression unit 562 causes the display 61 to display a game image Sc as shown in FIG.

The result information generation unit 563 generates result information indicating the result of the battle when the battle ends. The communication unit 561 transmits the generated result information to the server device 2 . The server device 2 stores the received result information in the storage unit 22 . Thereby, the server device 2 manages the results of each match held in the tournament.

When the battle ends, the moving image generation unit 564 generates a play moving image that reproduces the battle. The communication unit 561 transmits the generated play video to the server device 2 . The server device 2 stores the received play video in the database of the storage unit 22 .

<Functional configuration of control unit 86 in commentator terminal 3>
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing functions of the control unit 86 in the commentator terminal 3. As shown in FIG. The commentator terminal 3 functions as a communication section 31, a UI display processing section 32, and a commentator condition setting section 33 by executing various programs.

The communication unit 31 has a function of communicating with the server device 2 via the network interface 81 of the commentator terminal 3 .

The UI display processing unit 32 displays a UI (user interface) such as a menu on the display 821 . The user (here, the commentator) can give various instructions to the commentator terminal 3 by operating the UI with the touch pad 841 (display 821). In this example, the UI includes a "representative condition setting menu".

The commentator condition setting unit 33 displays the commentator condition setting screen on the display 821 in response to the user's (here, commentator) operation of the "representative condition setting menu", and sets the commentator condition (the commentator conditions for acceptance). For example, the commentator condition setting unit 33 accepts inputs such as the track record (rank) of the operator who wishes to be matched and the consideration required of the operator, through the commentator condition setting screen.

The commentator condition setting unit 33 generates data input to the commentator condition setting screen, and transmits the data to the server device 2 . The server device 2 stores the received data in the commentator condition of the voice provider DB.

<Functional Configuration of Control Unit 86 in Commentator Terminal 4>
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing functions of the control unit 86 in the commentator terminal 4. As shown in FIG. The commentator terminal 4 functions as a communication section 41, a UI display processing section 42, and a commentator condition setting section 43 by executing various programs.

The communication unit 41 has a function of communicating with the server device 2 via the network interface 81 of the commentator terminal 4 .

The UI display processing unit 42 displays a UI such as a menu on the display 821 . The user (here, the commentator) can give various instructions to the commentator terminal 4 by operating the UI with the touch pad 841 (display 821). In this example, there is a "commentator condition setting menu" as the UI.

The commentator condition setting unit 43 displays the commentator condition setting screen on the display 821 in response to the user's (herein, commentator's) operation of the "explainer condition setting menu", and sets the commentator condition (the commentator conditions for acceptance). For example, the commentator condition setting unit 43 accepts inputs such as the track record (rank) of the operator who wishes to be matched and the consideration required of the operator, through the commentator condition setting screen.

The commentator condition setting unit 43 generates data input to the commentator condition setting screen, and transmits the data to the server device 2 . The server device 2 stores the received data in commentator conditions of the speech provider DB.

<Functional Configuration of Control Unit 86 in Operator Terminal 9>
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing functions of the control unit 86 in the operator terminal 9. As shown in FIG. The operator terminal 9 functions as a communication section 91, a UI display processing section 92, a tournament registration section 93, and an operator condition setting section 94 by executing various programs.

The communication unit 91 has a function of communicating with the server device 2 via the network interface 81 of the operator terminal 9 .

The UI display processing unit 92 displays a UI such as a menu on the display 821 . The user (here, the operator) can give various instructions to the operator terminal 9 by operating the UI with the touch pad 841 (display 821). In this example, the UI includes a "tournament registration menu", an "operator condition setting menu", and the like.

The tournament registration unit 93 displays a tournament registration screen on the display 821 in response to the operation of the "tournament registration menu" by the user (here, the operator), and accepts the input of the tournament overview. For example, the tournament registration unit 93 receives input of information regarding the operation of the tournament, such as the rules and scale of the tournament, conditions for players to participate, etc., as the tournament outline on the tournament registration screen.

The tournament registration unit 93 generates data input to the tournament registration screen and transmits the data to the server device 2 . The server device 2 issues a new competition ID and associates the user ID of the user of the operator terminal 9 with the competition ID. In addition, the server device 2 stores the received data in the tournament outline of the tournament management DB.

The operator condition setting unit 94 displays an operator condition setting screen on the display 821 in response to the operation of the "operator condition setting menu" by the user (here, the operator), and sets the operator condition (the operator requirements for voice providers). For example, the operator condition setting unit 94 receives inputs such as track records and ranks of the commentators and commentators who wish to be matched, compensation to be paid to the commentators and commentators, and the like, through the operator condition setting screen.

The operator condition setting unit 94 generates data input to the operator condition setting screen and transmits the generated data to the server device 2 . The server device 2 stores the received data in the operator condition of the operator DB.

<Processing Flow of Game System 1>
The flow of processing in the game system 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the game system 1 , the matching section 232 of the server device 2 performs matching processing based on the data received from the commentator terminal 3 , commentator terminal 4 and operator terminal 9 .

The server device 2 sets conditions for the presenter based on the data received from the presenter terminal 3 (step S1).

Specifically, the commentator condition setting unit 33 of the commentator terminal 3 generates data indicating the commentator conditions (conditions for accepting the commentator) accepted by the commentator condition setting screen, and transmits the data to the server device 2 . do. The conditions for the commentator include the track record and rank of the operator with whom the user of the commentator terminal 3 (here, the commentator) wishes to be matched, and the amount of compensation required of the operator. The server device 2 stores (sets) the received commentator conditions in the voice provider DB.

The server device 2 sets commentator conditions based on the data received from the commentator terminal 4 (step S2).

Specifically, the commentator condition setting unit 43 of the commentator terminal 4 generates data indicating the commentator conditions (conditions for accepting commentators) accepted by the commentator condition setting screen, and transmits the data to the server device 2 . do. The commentator conditions include the track record and rank of the manager with whom the user of the commentator terminal 4 (here, the commentator) wishes to be matched, and the content of the consideration requested of the manager. The server device 2 stores (sets) the received commentator conditions in the speech provider DB.

The server device 2 performs tournament registration based on the data received from the operator terminal 9 (step S3).

Specifically, the tournament registration unit 93 of the operator terminal 9 generates data indicating the overview of the tournament received on the tournament registration screen (information related to the operation of the tournament, such as the rules and scale of the tournament, conditions for players to participate, etc.). , to the server device 2 . The server device 2 issues a new tournament ID, associates the user ID of the user of the operator terminal 9 with the tournament ID and the received data (tournament overview), and stores them in the tournament management DB.

The server device 2 sets operator conditions based on the data received from the operator terminal 9 (step S4).

Specifically, the operator condition setting unit 94 of the operator terminal 9 generates data indicating operator conditions (conditions requested by the operator from the audio provider) accepted by the operator condition setting screen, and Send to device 2. The operator conditions include the achievements and ranks of the commentator and commentator with whom the user of the operator terminal 9 (here, the operator) wishes to be matched, the details of the compensation to be paid to the commentator and commentator, and the like. included. The server device 2 stores (sets) the received operator conditions in the operator DB.

The matching unit 232 of the server device 2 performs matching processing for matching the operator (tournament) with the commentator and the commentator (step S5).

Specifically, the matching unit 232 compares operator conditions stored in the operator DB with commentator conditions and commentator conditions stored in the audio provider DB. Then, the matching unit 232 matches the operator, the commentator, and the commentator for which the operator condition, the commentator condition, and the commentator condition are matched.

For example, in FIGS. 4 and 5, the operator condition associated with U001, the commentator condition of U004, and the commentator condition of U005 match. ), and U005 (explainer).

The matching unit 232 updates the tournament management DB (step S6). Specifically, the matching unit 232 associates the user ID of the user matched as the commentator with the tournament ID (operator ID) of the tournament management DB as the commentator ID. Also, the matching unit 232 associates the tournament ID (operator ID) with the user ID of the user matched as the commentator as the commentator ID.

The server device 2 notifies each user of the operator, commentator, and commentator that the matching has been established (step S7).

The consideration processing unit 234 of the server device 2 performs a consideration payment process (step S8).

To summarize the above, in a tournament (event) in which a game is played via the control unit 56 (computer) of the game device 5, the game system 1 (computer system) that manages the tournament has a tournament ID that identifies the tournament. event identification information) and a commentator ID and commentator ID (first user identification information) that respectively identify the commentator and commentator (first user) who provide audio for the tournament; a matching unit 232 that matches the user (second user) associated with the tournament corresponding to the tournament ID or the tournament ID as the operator of the tournament with the user (first user) corresponding to the commentator ID and the commentator ID; A computer system comprising:

<Effects of this embodiment>
As described above, the storage unit 22 stores the tournament ID, the commentator ID indicating the commentator who provides the voice for the tournament, and the commentator ID which indicates the commentator who provides the voice for the tournament. Remember. The matching unit 232 matches the tournament (or operator) with the commentator and commentator. This allows the operator to find audio providers (broadcasters and commentators) who provide audio for the tournament.

In addition, the server device 2 (management unit) manages the performance of the commentator and the performance of the commentator (first performance) regarding the user's voice provision in association with the user ID (first user identification information). The performance of the commentator and the performance of the commentator are one factor for determining the evaluation of the user as a commentator and the evaluation of the user as a commentator. By managing the results of live commentators and commentators, it becomes easier for the operator to find a desired audio provider.

In addition, the matching unit 232 performs matching based on the performance of the commentator and the performance of the commentator (first performance). This makes it easier for the operator to find the desired audio provider.

Also, the actual commentator performance and the commentator performance (first performance) are determined based on the viewer questionnaire results (input by the viewer) on the voices respectively provided by the commentator and commentator (first user). The server device 2 (management unit) corresponds the operator track record (the second track record about the event) to the tournament ID (event identification information) and the operator ID (second user identification information) associated with the tournament ID. attached and managed. The matching unit 232 matches the operator (or tournament) with the commentator and commentator based on at least one of the commentator track record, the commentator track record, and the operator track record.

The track record of the operator is one factor for judging the evaluation of the tournament (operator). Commentators and commentators want to improve their self-esteem by providing commentary and commentary in highly rated competitions. That is, by managing the results of the commentator, the commentator and the commentator can provide commentary and commentary at the desired tournament (operator).

In addition, since the performance of the commentator and the performance of the commentator are determined by a third party other than the commentator and the commentator, who are the viewers, the results are more objective. As a result, it is possible to match the operator (or tournament) with the commentator and the commentator based on the performance of the commentator and the performance of the commentator, which are objective achievements.

In addition, by performing matching in consideration of the performance of the operator, the performance of the commentator, and the performance of the commentator, it is possible to provide a matching partner that does not feel unfair to the operator, the commentator, and the commentator. can.

In addition, the manager's track record (second track record) includes attributes of the tournament (event), such as the size of the tournament (event) and evaluations from viewers. As a result, the elements for judging the evaluation of the tournament can be set as attributes of the tournament, so the conditions for matching can be flexibly set.

In addition, this game system includes a commentator condition setting unit 33, a commentator condition setting unit 43, and an operator condition setting unit 94 (first price setting unit). The matching unit 232 performs matching according to the price set by the commentator condition setting unit 33 , the commentator condition setting unit 43 and the operator condition setting unit 94 .

As a result, the commentator and the commentator can respectively present the desired compensation to the operator by the commentator condition setting section 33 and the commentator condition setting section 43 . In addition, the operator can present the price to be paid to the commentator and the commentator using the operator condition setting unit 94 . That is, via the game system 1, compensation can be negotiated between the commentator and commentator and the operator.

Also, when matching is performed according to the price, the price is provided to the commentator and the commentator (first user). As a result, the operator can pay compensation to the commentator and the commentator through the game system 1 . Also, the administrator of the game system 1 can earn income by collecting a fee each time the operator is matched with the commentator and commentator.

(Embodiment 2)
In the second embodiment, another function of the matching section 232 in the control section 23 of the server device 2 will be described. In this embodiment, the matching unit 232 matches the operator with a combination of the commentator and commentator.

In addition, in this embodiment, the combination DB is stored in the storage unit 22 of the server device 2 . Also, the functions of the matching unit 232 and the consideration processing unit 234, the functions of the operator condition setting unit 94 of the operator terminal 9, and the configuration of the control unit 86 of the commentator terminal 3 are different from those of the first embodiment.

<About combination DB>
The combination DB stored in the storage unit 22 of the server device 2 is a database used for managing various information regarding user combinations (see FIG. 13). In the combination DB, one piece of identification information (combination ID) is assigned to a combination in which some of two or more users are set as commentators and the rest are set as commentators. Hereinafter, a combination of two or more users as commentators and commentators may simply be referred to as a "combination".

Specifically, in the combination DB, a commentator ID, a commentator ID, a combination record, a combination rank, and a combination condition are associated with each combination ID.

The commentator ID and the commentator ID indicate the users who are set as the commentator and commentator, respectively, in the combination.

The combination track record indicates the track record of the combination voice provision (commentary and commentary). For example, the number of times the combination has played commentary and commentary, the ratings of the combination from viewers, and the like. The viewer's evaluation is determined according to the viewer's evaluation of the combination, such as the result of a questionnaire about the combination.

The combination rank is an index indicating the evaluation of the combination, and is determined according to the combination performance. In FIG. 13, a high combination rank is associated with the combination if the combination performance is highly evaluated.

The combination condition indicates the conditions for the combination to accept the audio provider (here the commentator and commentator). Combination conditions include, for example, the track record of operators (operator ranks) that the combination desires to match, and the content of compensation that the combination requires of the operators.

In general, the commentator and the commentator provide commentary and commentary while interacting with each other during the game. In other words, the commentator and commentator may receive high evaluation individually, and the combination of the commentator and commentator may receive high evaluation. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the combination DB manages the combination record as one element for determining the evaluation of the combination of the commentator and the commentator.

Note that the timing at which the combination ID is assigned to the combination can be set arbitrarily. For example, a combination ID may be given when commentary and commentary are performed by combination for the first time, or when an application is made by an arbitrary user.

When a combination ID is assigned to a combination, a combination record is set based on the commentator record of the user set as the commentator and the commentator record of the user set as the commentator.

For example, in FIGS. 5 and 13, it is assumed that C003 is given as a combination ID to the combination of U006 (the commentator) and U004 (the commentator). In this case, the "viewer's evaluation" in the combined results is the average value of the "viewer's evaluation" of U006 as a commentator and the "viewer's evaluation" of U004 as a commentator.

<Functional Configuration of Control Unit 86 in Terminals 3 and 9>
As shown in FIG. 14 , in this embodiment, the control unit 86 of the commentator terminal 3 has the function of the combination condition setting unit 34 instead of the commentator condition setting unit 33 .

The combination condition setting unit 34 displays a combination condition setting screen on the display 821 in response to the operation of the "combination condition setting menu" by the user (here, the commentator) and accepts the input of the combination condition. For example, the combination condition setting unit 34 receives inputs such as the performance (rank) of the operator who wishes to be matched, and the compensation that the combination requires of the operator, through the combination condition setting screen.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operator condition setting unit 94 of the operator terminal 9 displays an operator condition setting screen in response to the operation of the "operator condition setting menu" by the user (here, the operator). 821 to accept input of operator conditions (conditions required for combinations). For example, the operator condition setting unit 94 accepts inputs such as the track record and rank of a combination for which matching is desired, and the consideration to be paid for the combination, through the operator condition setting screen.

<Functional Configuration of Control Unit 23 of Server Device 2>
In this embodiment, the functions of the matching unit 232 and the consideration processing unit 234 of the control unit 23 in the server device 2 are different from those in the first embodiment.

Specifically, the matching unit 232 refers to the operator DB and the combination DB, and matches the operator (competition) with the combination of the commentator and the commentator. Specifically, the matching unit 232 compares the operator conditions stored in the operator DB and the combination conditions stored in the combination DB. Then, the matching unit 232 matches operators and combinations that match the operator conditions and the combination conditions.

For example, the matching unit 232 matches the operator with the combination when the following conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied.
(1) The rank of the combination that the operator wishes to match matches the rank of the operator that the commentator (combination) wishes to match.
(2) The price paid by the operator to the combination matches the price the combination asks of the operator.

When matching is performed, the matching unit 232 associates the tournament ID (operator ID) of the tournament management DB with the user ID of the user set as the commentator in the combination as the commentator ID. Also, the matching unit 232 associates the tournament ID (operator ID) with the user ID of the user set as the commentator in the combination as the commentator ID.

When matching is established by the matching unit 232, the price processing unit 234 performs payment processing of the price. Specifically, the consideration processing unit 234 withdraws the sum of the consideration in the combination condition and the predetermined fee from the operator's account. Then, the consideration processing unit 234 deposits the consideration according to the combination conditions into the account of each commentator and commentator in the combination. This predetermined commission is income for the administrator of the game system 1 .

<Processing Flow of Game System 1>
The flow of processing in the game system 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 15 . In the second embodiment, step S11 is performed instead of steps S1 and S2, and steps S12 and S13 are performed instead of steps S4 and S5.

The server device 2 sets a combination condition based on the data received from the commentator terminal 3 (step S11).

Specifically, the combination condition setting unit 34 of the commentator terminal 3 generates data indicating the combination condition received on the combination condition setting screen (the condition for the combination to accept the commentator and the commentator). Send to The combination conditions include the achievements and ranks of the operators with whom the user of the commentator terminal 3 (here, the commentator) wishes to be matched as a combination, and the compensation required of the operators. The server device 2 stores (sets) the received commentator conditions in the voice provider DB.

After steps S11 and S3, the server device 2 sets operator conditions based on the data received from the operator terminal 9 (step S12).

Specifically, the operator condition setting unit 94 of the operator terminal 9 generates data indicating the operator conditions (conditions required for the combination by the operator) accepted by the operator condition setting screen, and Send to The operator conditions include the track record and rank of the combination that the user of the operator terminal 9 (here, the operator) wishes to match, the price to be paid for the combination, and the like. The server device 2 stores (sets) the received operator conditions in the operator DB.

The matching unit 232 of the server device 2 matches the operator (tournament) with the combination (step S13).

Specifically, the matching unit 232 compares the operator conditions stored in the operator DB and the combination conditions stored in the combination DB. Then, the matching unit 232 matches operators and combinations that match the operator conditions and the combination conditions.

After step S13, steps S6 to S8 are performed. In addition, in step S8, the consideration processing unit 234 performs the above-described consideration payment processing.

To summarize the above, in the second embodiment, the storage unit 22 of the server device 2 includes a commentator (first user) and a commentator (third user) who provides a speech different from the commentator for the competition (event). ), and the matching unit 232 stores the combination ID (combination identification information) that identifies the combination with the event ID (event identification information), and the operator (second user) associated with the event or event ID It matches the combination of the commentator and the commentator corresponding to the combination ID.

<Effects of this embodiment>
As described above, the storage unit 22 stores the competition ID and the combination ID indicating the combination of the commentator and the commentator who provide sound for the competition. The matching unit 232 matches the tournament (or operator) with the combination. This allows the operator to find a combination of audio providers (eg, commentators and commentators) who provide audio for the competition.

Further, the server device 2 manages the combination record (third record) related to the provision of the combination sound in association with the combination ID (combination identification information). In general, the commentator and the commentator provide commentary and commentary while interacting with each other during the game. In other words, the combination of the commentator and the commentator may be highly evaluated. By managing the track record of combinations, which is one factor for determining the evaluation of the combinations, the operator can find the desired combination of audio providers.

Also, based on at least one of the performance of the commentator (first performance) regarding the voice provision of the commentator (first user) and the performance of the commentator (fourth performance) regarding the voice provision of the commentator (third user) , combination results (third results) are set. As a result, the combination can be matched even if there is no track record of the commentator and the commentary as a combination.

Also, the matching unit 232 performs matching based on the combination record (third record). This allows the operator to find a desired combination of audio providers.

Also, the combination track record (third track record) is determined based on the viewer's questionnaire results (input by the viewer) on the sound provided by the combination. The server device 2 (management unit) corresponds the operator track record (the second track record about the event) to the tournament ID (event identification information) and the operator ID (second user identification information) associated with the tournament ID. attached and managed. The matching unit 232 matches operators (or tournaments) with combinations based on at least one of the combination performance and the operator performance.

The track record of the operator is one factor for judging the evaluation of the competition. The pair would like to raise their own (combination) evaluation by providing live commentary and commentary at highly rated competitions. In other words, by managing the operator's track record, the combination can provide commentary and commentary at the desired tournament (operator).

In addition, since the combination result is determined by a third party other than the commentator and commentator, who are the viewers, the result is a more objective result. As a result, it is possible to match the operator (or tournament) with the combination based on the combination results, which are objective results.

In addition, the manager's track record (second track record) includes attributes of the tournament (event), such as the size of the tournament (event) and evaluations from viewers. As a result, the elements for judging the evaluation of the tournament can be set as attributes of the tournament, so the conditions for matching can be flexibly set.

The game system also includes a combination condition setting unit 34 and an operator condition setting unit 94 (second price setting unit) for setting a price for a combination for providing voice. The matching unit 232 performs matching according to the price set by the combination condition setting unit 34 and operator condition setting unit 94 .

As a result, the combination can present the desired price to the operator by the combination condition setting unit 34 . Also, the operator can present the price to be paid for the combination by the operator condition setting unit 94 . In other words, via the game system 1, the price can be negotiated between the combination and the operator.

In addition, when matching is performed according to consideration, consideration is provided for the combination. As a result, the operator can pay for the combination via the game system 1 . In addition, the administrator of the game system 1 can earn income by collecting a fee each time the operator and the combination are matched.

(Embodiment 3)
In the third embodiment, another function of the matching section 232 in the control section 23 of the server device 2 will be described. In this embodiment, the matching unit 232 matches the operator with the commentator and the commentator according to the operator's operation.

In addition, in this embodiment, the configuration of the control unit 86 of the server device 2 and the function of the matching unit 232 are different from those in the first embodiment.

<About the functional configuration of the control unit 86 in the operator terminal 9>
As shown in FIG. 16 , in this embodiment, the control unit 86 of the operator terminal 9 has a search unit 95 and a selection unit 96 instead of the operator condition setting unit 94 .

The search unit 95 displays a voice provider search screen on the display 821 in response to the user's (here, operator's) operation of the "voice provider search menu" and accepts input of search conditions. For example, the search unit 95 accepts input of search conditions such as the results and ranks of the commentator and commentator who wish to be matched, and the consideration to be paid to the commentator and commentator through the voice provider search screen.

The search unit 95 transmits data indicating the input search condition to the server device 2 . The server device 2 refers to the voice provider DB, searches for users who match the search conditions, and transmits data indicating the search results to the operator terminal 9 .

The selection unit 96 displays a voice provider selection screen on the display 821 based on the received data. On this audio provider selection screen, a list of users included in the search results is displayed together with the user's performance as a commentator and as a commentator.

The selection unit 96 receives the selection of the commentator and the commentator from the user (here, the operator). For example, the commentator and commentator are selected according to an operation such as tapping on the touch pad 841 . The selection unit 96 transmits data indicating the selection result to the server device 2 .

<Functional Configuration of Control Unit 23 of Server Device 2>
In this embodiment, the function of the matching section 232 of the control section 23 in the server device 2 is different from that in the first embodiment.

The matching unit 232 matches the operator with the commentator and the commentator according to the received data indicating the selection result. The matching unit 232 stores the matching result in the event ID (operator ID) of the event management DB.

<Processing Flow of Game System 1>
The flow of processing in the game system 1 according to Embodiment 3 will be described with reference to FIG. 17 . In the third embodiment, steps S21 to S24 are performed instead of steps S4 and S5.

After steps S1 to S3, the operator terminal 9 accepts input of search conditions (step S21).

Specifically, the search unit 95 of the operator terminal 9 accepts search conditions through the speech provider search screen. The search conditions include the track record and rank of the commentator and commentator with whom the user of the commentator terminal 3 (here, the commentator) wishes to match, and the price to be paid to the commentator and commentator.

The search unit 95 transmits data indicating the input search condition to the server device 2 . The server device 2 refers to the voice provider DB, searches for users who match the search conditions, and transmits data indicating the search results to the operator terminal 9 .

The selection unit 96 displays a voice provider selection screen on the display 821 based on the received data (step S22). On this audio provider selection screen, a list of users included in the search results is displayed together with the user's performance as a commentator and as a commentator.

The selection unit 96 receives the selection of the commentator and the commentator from the user (here, the operator). The selection unit 96 transmits data indicating the selection result to the server device 2 (step S23).

The matching unit 232 of the server device 2 matches the commentator and the commentator with the operator according to the received data indicating the selection result (step S24).

After step S24, steps S6 to S8 are performed.

To summarize the above, in the third embodiment, the operator terminal 9 (receiving unit) that receives input from the operator (at least one of the first user and the second user) is provided, and the matching unit 232 receives the operator terminal 9 Matching is performed according to the input.

<Effects of this embodiment>
As described above, by operating the operator terminal 9, the operator can find the desired audio provider (the commentator and the commentator).

In addition, the operator terminal 9 (accepting unit) accepts input of search conditions. The operator terminal 9 causes the display 821 (display section) to display the commentator and the commentator (at least one of the first user and the second user) who match the search conditions. By inputting search conditions to the operator terminal 9, the operator can find a desired audio provider (a commentator and a commentator).

(Other embodiments)
The game system 1 may operate as follows.

In the second embodiment, the commentator terminal 3 has the combination condition setting unit 34, but the commentator terminal 4 may have the combination condition setting unit 34. FIG. In this case, the commentator sets the combination conditions. Also, both the commentator terminal 3 and the commentator terminal 4 may be provided with the combination condition setting section 34 so that both the commentator and commentator can set the combination condition.

In each of the embodiments described above, the matching unit 232 matches the operator (competition) with the commentator and commentator (or a combination thereof), but is not limited to this. The matching unit 232 may match the operator (tournament) and sponsor with the commentator, commentator, and audio editor.

An investor is a sponsor who invests capital in a tournament or an operator, and is a person who has the authority to invite the audio provider to the tournament (event). A sound editor is a person who adds (provides) sounds such as sound effects and BGM to play moving images, and is included in sound providers.

When the matching unit 232 matches the operator (tournament) and the investor with the commentator, commentator, and audio editor, in addition to the commentator terminal 3, the commentator terminal 4, and the operator terminal 9, the game system 1 is connected to an investor terminal and a voice editor terminal. The investor terminal and the audio editor terminal are terminals used by the investor and the audio editor, respectively.

In this case, the operator DB stores an investor track record (second track record) that indicates the user's track record as an investor. The audio provider DB stores audio editor achievements (first and fourth achievements) indicating the user's achievements as an audio editor.

Further, the investor sets investor conditions, which are conditions required of the voice provider, by operating the investor terminal. The audio editor operates the audio editor terminal to set the audio editor conditions, which are the conditions required of the operator or the investor.

Investor results and investor conditions are associated with corresponding user IDs in the operator DB. The audio editor track record and the audio editor conditions are associated with the corresponding user ID in the audio provider DB.

In this case, the commentator condition and the commentator condition may include conditions required for the investor, and the operator condition may include conditions required for the audio editor.

The matching unit 232 refers to the operator DB and the audio provider DB in which the data on the investors and the audio providers are respectively stored, and matches the operators (tournament) and the investors, the commentators, the commentators and the audio providers. Match editors.

Specifically, the matching unit 232 matches the operator (tournament), investor, commentator, and commentator with the operator condition, the investor condition, the commentator condition, the commentator condition, and the audio editor condition. match authors and audio editors.

Also, the matching unit 232 may match only one of the operator and the investor with only one of the commentator, the commentator, and the audio editor. That is, the matching unit 232 matches at least one of the operator and the investor with at least one of the commentator, commentator, and audio editor.

Also, in the second embodiment, a combination ID is assigned to a combination of a commentator and a commentator, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a combination ID may be assigned to a combination of two of a commentator, a commentator, and an audio editor, or a combination of two or more commentators, commentators, or audio editors A combination ID may be given. In this case, the matching unit 232 matches the operator (tournament) or investor with a combination of two or more audio providers.

Also, the matching unit 232 matches the operator (or investor) with the commentator, commentator, and audio provider (or a combination thereof) for each competition, but may also match each competition.

In addition, the following contents may be included in the operator performance, investor performance, commentator performance, commentator performance, and audio editor performance stored in the operator DB and the audio provider DB.

The performance of the operator includes the performance of the tournament (number of times held, etc.), evaluation of the tournament, scale of the tournament (number of visitors to the tournament), amount of compensation paid to the audio provider, evaluation of the operator (likes on SNS), etc. number of comments, the number of comments, the result of an image survey of the operator, the evaluation of the CM, etc.) may be included.

Investor performance includes capital, provided capital (funds and venue equipment), cumulative provided capital, provided goods, investor evaluation (number of likes and comments on SNS, image survey for investors) result, evaluation of CM, etc.) may be included.

The record of the commentator includes the number of times of commentary, the evaluation of the commentator from viewers (the number of likes and comments on SNS, the results of the image survey of the commentator, etc.), the content of the comments to the commentator, and the content provided by the viewer. The total amount of money donated (throwing coins and super chat), the number of video views, the number of channel registrations, the tendency of live commentary (loudly, speaking quietly and indifferently, etc.) may be included. In addition, the record of the commentator may include the match played by the commentator (such as the final match of the XX tournament), the record of each type of game, and the record of the player.

Commentary achievements include the number of times commentators have commented, evaluations of commentators from viewers (number of likes and comments on SNS, results of image surveys of live commentators, etc.), content of comments to commentators, and comments provided by viewers. The total amount of money spent (throwing money or super chat), the number of channel registrations, commentary tendencies (loud, quietly speaking, etc.), etc. may be included. In addition, the commentator's track record may include a commentary match (such as the final match of the XX tournament), a track record for each type of game, and a track record as a player.

Audio editor achievements include the number of times audio has been edited (added), evaluations of audio editors from viewers (number of likes and comments on SNS, results of image surveys of audio editors, etc.), audio editors content of comments, total amount of money (throwing coins and super chat) provided by viewers, number of video views, number of channel registrations, trends in audio addition (heavy use of intense BGM, heavy use of soft BGM, etc.), etc. may be included. In addition, audio editor achievements include battles in which the audio was edited (such as the final match of the XX tournament), achievements by game type, achievements as a player, total number of copyrighted sounds, It may also include the number of audio downloads (and the total number of downloads), etc.

Further, the operator condition, investor condition, commentator condition, commentator condition, and audio editor condition stored in the operator DB and the audio provider DB may include the following data.

Operator conditions and investor conditions include the rank determined based on the performance of the audio provider who wishes to be matched (e.g. commentator rank, commentator rank, etc.), the consideration paid to the audio provider, and the facilities and goods to be provided. etc. may be included. In addition, the operator conditions and investor conditions include the rights owned by the audio provider (for example, the right to claim affiliation from a specified organization, etc.), the food and drink provided (for example, energy drink etc.), the communication line used by the audio provider, etc. may be included.

The broadcaster conditions, commentator conditions, and audio editor conditions include the rank (operator rank, etc.) determined based on the performance of the operator (or investor) who wishes to be matched, and the operator (or investor) It may include a price to be requested for, facilities and goods to be provided, food and drink to be provided, communication lines to be provided, and the like. In addition, you can set the condition of the commentator, the commentator, and the audio editor to accept the provision of audio for free, or to accept the provision of audio only by specified users (such as users who have registered as friends). good too.

In addition, the server device 2 analyzes the past matching history of the operator and the investor using artificial intelligence such as AI (Artificial Intelligence) to analyze the tendency of the audio provider preferred by the operator and the investor. good. Similarly, the server device 2 uses artificial intelligence such as AI to collect past matching histories of audio providers (broadcasters, commentators, and audio editors), Trends may be analyzed.

Also, the matching unit 232 may perform matching based on the analysis result of the server device 2 and the operator condition, investor condition, commentator condition, commentator condition, and audio editor condition.

In addition, the matching unit 232 matches the operator terminal 9 (or the investor terminal ) on the display 821, a list of speech providers that meet the conditions may be displayed in a selectable manner. In this case, the matching unit 232 matches the operator (or investor) with the audio provider selected by the operator (or investor).

In addition, when a list of audio providers is displayed in a selectable manner on the display 821 of the operator terminal 9 (or the investor terminal), in response to the swipe operation on the touch pad 841, the audio provider who received the swipe operation is displayed. It may be registered in favorites or bookmarks.

In addition, the list of audio providers displayed on the display 821 of the operator terminal 9 (or investor terminal) can be sorted based on any condition included in the commentator condition, the commentator condition, and the audio editor condition. may The list may be sorted under any conditions, and the list may be sorted by a plurality of conditions.

Similarly, the matching unit 232 causes the display 821 of the commentator terminal 3 (the commentator terminal 4 or the audio provider terminal) to selectably display a list of operators (or investors) that meet the above conditions. good too. In this case, the matching unit 232 matches the commentator (the commentator or the voice provider) with the operator (or investor) selected by the commentator (the commentator or the voice provider).

Also, when a list of operators (or investors) is selectably displayed on the display 821 of the commentator terminal 3 (the commentator terminal 4 or the audio provider terminal), according to the swipe operation on the touch pad 841, The administrator (or investor) who received the swipe operation may be registered in favorites or bookmarks.

In addition, the operator (or investor) list displayed on the display 821 of the commentator terminal 3 (commentator terminal 4 or audio provider terminal) may be set to any of the conditions included in the operator conditions and the investor conditions. You may be able to sort based on The sorting conditions for this list may be any, and the list may be sorted by a plurality of sorting conditions.

In addition, the matching unit 232 does not consider operator conditions, investor conditions, commentator conditions, commentator conditions, and audio editor conditions, and the operator performance, investor performance, commentator performance, commentator performance, voice Matching may be performed based on editor performance. In this case, the matching unit 232 may perform matching in descending order of performance, for example.

Also, the operator rank may be determined according to the compensation provided to the audio provider (the commentator, the commentator, or the audio editor) and the scale of the competition. Also, the commentator rank and the commentator rank may be determined according to the consideration provided by the operator (or investor).

In each of the above embodiments, the conditions for matching are set in the order of commentator conditions, commentator conditions, and operator conditions, but the commentator conditions, commentator conditions, and operator conditions are set. The order can be determined arbitrarily. Similarly, operator conditions, investor conditions, commentator conditions, commentator conditions, and audio editor conditions may be set in any order.

Moreover, the search condition for which the search unit 95 receives an input may be any condition as long as it searches for data associated with the user ID.

When the audio provider selects the operator (or investor), the terminal operated by the audio provider (the commentator terminal 3, the commentator terminal 4, the audio editor terminal, etc.) has a search unit 95 and a selection unit 96. is provided. In this case, the terminal selectably displays on the display a list of users (operators or investors) who match the search conditions in response to search conditions input from the user (speech provider). Also in this case, the search condition that the search unit 95 receives input may be any condition as long as it searches for data associated with the user ID. The matching unit 232 matches the operator (or investor) and the voice provider according to the selection of the terminal user (voice provider).

In addition, as described above, in this game system, operator conditions, investor conditions, commentator conditions, commentator conditions, and audio editor conditions can be set. , commentator conditions and audio editor conditions may be settable.

Also, the matching unit 232 may match the commentator and the commentator. In this case, the commentator sets conditions required for the commentator, and the commentator sets conditions required for the commentator. Conditions that can be set by the commentator and commentator include the other party's track record, favorite games, number of channel subscribers, number of registered friends, and the like. The matching unit 232 matches a commentator and a commentator who match the set conditions. In this case, the commentator and commentator matched by the matching unit 232 may be registered as a combination. In addition, it may be configured so that the commentator (explainer) can search for the commentator (interpreter), or the commentator (explainer) applies to the commentator (interpreter) to form a combination. You can.

Further, the consideration processing unit 234 may perform the payment processing of the consideration at an arbitrary timing. For example, the consideration processing unit 234 may perform the consideration payment process immediately after the matching is performed, or may perform the consideration payment process after the live commentary or after the tournament (event) ends.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the play video stored in the storage unit 22 of the server device 2 is added (provided) with the voices of the commentator and the commentator, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of distributing a play animation being executed on the game device 5 to viewers in real time, the game system 1 may add the voice of a commentator or a commentator to the play animation to be distributed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sound provider (the commentator, the commentator, and the sound editor) adds sound to the play video. etc.

In addition, the operator includes, for example, the person in charge of equipment, the promoter, the cameraman, the team owner, etc., in addition to the organizer of the tournament. That is, the matching unit 232 may match the person in charge of equipment, the promoter, the cameraman, or the team owner with the audio provider. The matching unit 232 may also match the tournament organizer with equipment personnel, promoters, photographers, or team owners.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example of an e-sports tournament has been described as an event managed by the present game system, but the event is not limited to this. For example, the event may be an online game in which multiple users participate. The event may be any event as long as it is an event that takes place through a game.

Further, each of the server device 2, the commentator terminal 3, the commentator terminal 4, the game device 5, and the operator terminal 9 may be a plurality of devices, or may be a single device. Further, the server device 2, the commentator terminal 3, the commentator terminal 4, the game device 5, and the operator terminal may cooperate to perform similar processing.

2 Server device 22 Storage unit 23 Control unit 231 Information processing unit 232 Matching unit 234 Compensation processing unit 3 Commentator terminal 33 Commentator condition setting unit 34 Combination condition setting unit 4 Commentator terminal 43 Commentator condition setting unit 5 Game device 55 Storage Unit 56 Control unit 564 Animation generation unit 9 Operator terminal 94 Operator condition setting unit 95 Search unit 96 Selection unit

Claims (18)

In an event in which a game is played via a computer, a computer system that manages the event,
a storage unit that stores event identification information that identifies the event and first user identification information that identifies a first user who provides audio for the event;
Matching for matching the event corresponding to the event identification information or a second user associated with the event identification information as an operator or investor of the event with the first user corresponding to the first user identification information A computer system comprising: and . In claim 1,
The computer system, further comprising: a management unit that manages a first track record relating to the provision of voice by the first user in association with the first user identification information. In claim 2,
The computer system, wherein the matching unit performs the matching based on the first track record. In claim 3,
the first performance is determined based on viewer input to the audio provided by the first user;
The management unit manages a second track record related to the event in association with the event identification information or second user identification information associated with the event identification information,
The computer system, wherein the matching unit matches the first user with the event or the second user based on at least one of the first track record and the second track record. In claim 4,
The computer system, wherein the second achievement includes attributes of the event. In any one of claims 1 to 5,
Further comprising a first price setting unit that sets a price for the first user for providing the voice,
The computer system, wherein the matching unit performs the matching according to the price set by the first price setting unit. In claim 6,
A computer system, wherein said consideration is provided to said first user when said matching is performed according to said consideration. In any one of claims 1 to 7,
The storage unit stores combination identification information for identifying a combination of the first user and a third user who provides a different sound from the first user for the event,
The matching unit matches the event corresponding to the event identification information or the second user associated with the event identification information with a combination of the first user and the third user corresponding to the combination identification information. computer system that allows In claim 8,
The computer system, further comprising a management unit that manages a third track record relating to the combination of voice provision in association with the combination identification information. In claim 9,
A computer system, wherein the third track record is set based on at least one of a first track record regarding the first user's voice provision and a fourth track record regarding the third user's voice provision. In claim 9 or claim 10,
The computer system, wherein the matching unit performs the matching based on the third track record. In claim 11,
the third performance is determined based on viewer input to the audio provided by the combination;
The management unit manages a second track record related to the event in association with the event identification information or second user identification information associated with the event identification information,
The computer system, wherein the matching unit matches the event or the second user with the combination based on at least one of the second track record and the third track record. In claim 12,
The computer system, wherein the second achievement includes attributes of the event. In any one of claims 8-12,
Further comprising a second price setting unit that sets a price for the combination for providing the voice,
The computer system, wherein the matching unit performs the matching according to the price set by the second price setting unit. In claim 14,
A computer system, wherein said consideration is provided to said combination when said matching is performed according to said consideration. In claim 2,
Further comprising a reception unit that receives input from at least one of the first user and the second user,
The computer system, wherein the matching unit performs the matching according to an input to the reception unit. In claim 16,
The reception unit receives input of search conditions,
A computer system, wherein at least one of the first user and the second user who match the search condition is displayed on a display unit. An event management method for managing an event in which a game is played via a computer, comprising:
By said computer,
storing event identification information identifying the event and first user identification information identifying a first user providing audio for the event;
a step of matching the event corresponding to the event identification information or a second user associated with the event identification information as an operator or investor of the event with the first user corresponding to the first user identification information; When
is executed .

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