JP3448027B2 - Mass game support system - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mass game support system for providing accurate performance support according to the position of each performer of a mass game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Mass games are gymnastics and dances in which a large number of people perform as a group using a large space such as a stadium. At this time, some shape is expressed as a group according to the position of each person. Furthermore, the operation of switching from a linear shape to a circular shape is frequently repeated. However, since it is difficult for each performer to grasp his / her position with respect to the whole player, considerable practice is required to play the mass game.

[0003]

In practicing a mass game, the position of each performer with respect to the shape to be realized is arranged by time, and each performer actually moves based on the schedule, and a predetermined shape is obtained each time. Confirm whether or not was realized. At this time, the timing for starting the movement, the movement amount, and the moving direction are important points for each performer, but the timing can be dealt with by matching with the music or the like. However, the amount and direction of movement of each performer was corrected by the acting conductor in a position to overlook the whole, and there was no effective method other than repeated practice.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when 9 persons change from one horizontal row to one vertical row, it is assumed that the other actors move clockwise around the actor in the center. At this time,
Since the moving direction and the moving amount of each performer are different, it is difficult for the performer himself to confirm whether or not the performers are vertically aligned after the move. Although some irregularities can be corrected by adjusting the adjacent actors, if there is overall distortion as shown in Fig. 11 (1) or straight lines as shown in Fig. 11 (2). If it is, but it is out of the normal position, the acting conductor needs to correct it.

However, although the acting conductor is in a position where he / she can overlook the whole, it is not easy to grasp subtle distortion and deviation from the normal position. Also, when practicing a mass game, the acting conductor can stop the acting and issue individual correction instructions, but there is no way to give individual instructions to each actor in production. It was Therefore, each performer needs to acquire proper position and timing through sufficient practice, which has been a factor that makes the mass game difficult.

[0006] It is an object of the present invention to provide a mass game support system in which an acting conductor can easily grasp the deviation between each actor's position and the regular position and utilize it for an accurate instruction. Further, according to the present invention, by computer control instead of acting conductors, correction instructions and next moving destination instructions can be individually given in real time according to the position of each actor so that anyone can easily enjoy the mass game. The object is to provide a mass game support system that can be used.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problem] Mass game support according to the present invention
The system is placed at regular intervals in the mass game performance area.
And is supplied with power by the electromagnetic induction method,
An ID tag that sends unique ID data and a mass game
Communication range attached to the actor and wider than the specified interval
Powers multiple ID tags at
ID to receive each ID data sent from the group
Correlate reader, ID data, and spatial position of performance place
Received by the ID reader based on the mapping table
Entering each ID data and corresponding performance
Calculates the spatial position of a place and averages the obtained spatial positions
ID converted to position information of the actor by taking a value
Data processing means and each performance obtained by the ID data processing means
Enter the position information of the technician, and enter the position information and the mass game
Correspond with the regular position of each actor in the
Sends instruction information that indicates the movement direction and movement amount
Information processing server and the information processing server carried by each actor.
Receives and outputs the instruction information addressed to itself sent from the server
Information output means for Further, the mass game support system of the present invention is arranged at predetermined intervals in a mass game acting place, is supplied with electric power by an electromagnetic induction system, and transmits ID data unique to each of the ID tags, and the mass game acting. Attached to a person who supplies power to the ID tag and receives the ID data transmitted from the ID tag I
An ID data processing means for inputting the ID data received by the D reader and the ID reader, and converting it into positional information of the performer based on a mapping table that associates the ID data with the spatial position of the acting place, and an ID data processing means. Enter the position information of each performer obtained in, and the sum of the differences between that position information and the regular position of each performer in the mass game is the minimum.
Therefore, the information processing server that sends the instruction information for instructing the moving direction and the moving amount to each actor, and the instruction information for each actor that is carried by each actor and that is sent from the information processing server to itself is received. And an information output means for outputting.

[0008] Here, the information processing server inputs the position information of each performer and the regular position of each performer in the mass game in association with each other, and the acting conductor inputs instruction information for each performer. You may include the operating means to do.
Further, the information processing server may include means for automatically generating instruction information for each performer according to the position information of each performer and the regular position of each performer in the mass game. It should be noted that the instruction information includes information indicating the movement amount and the movement direction of the actor with respect to the regular position and information indicating the next movement of the actor.

Further, the actors may be provided with ID data processing means, and the ID data processing means of each actor may transmit the actor ID and position information to an external information processing server. Further, the external information processing server may include an ID data processing unit, and the ID data and the performer ID received by the ID readers of the respective actors may be transmitted to the ID data processing unit.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (Basic Structure of Mass Game Support System) FIG. 1 shows the basic structure of a mass game support system of the present invention.

In the figure, a plurality of ID tags 12 are embedded in a performance place (for example, a stadium) 11 where the performer 10 plays a mass game. For example, the sole of the performer 10 has an I
ID reader 1 including an antenna for communicating with the D tag 12
4 is attached. The ID tag 12 that has entered the communication range with the ID reader 14 receives the supply of electric power and transmits unique ID data. I received by the ID reader 14
The D data is transferred to the input / output device 15 carried by the performer 10. The input / output device 15 converts the ID data into position information in the real space, transmits the position information and the actor ID to the information processing server 16, and outputs the instruction information transmitted from the information processing server 16 to the actor ID. It has the function of receiving. This instruction information is transferred to the information output device 17 worn by the performer 10 and output as a voice or an image. Here, it is assumed that the information output device 17 is an earphone type or a head mounted display type.

The ID reader 14 and the input / output device 15,
Alternatively, the input / output device 15 and the information output device 17 may be integrated. Further, the input / output device 15 may include a battery that drives the ID reader 14 and the information output device 17.

The information processing server 16 uses the position information and the performer ID notified from the input / output device 15 of each performer 10.
Accordingly, the position of each performer 10 is displayed on the display 19. The acting conductor 18 inputs, to the information processing server 16, instruction information including correction of the position of each performer and the next operation based on the position, arrangement, etc. of each performer 10 displayed on the display 19. Send to each actor.

(Schematic Configuration of ID Tag and ID Reader) FIG. 2
Shows a schematic configuration of the ID tag 12 and the ID reader 14.
In the figure, the ID reader 14 includes a modulation circuit 21, a demodulation circuit 22, an antenna 23, and a communication control circuit 24. The power supply section is omitted. The signal (power supply signal and ID request signal) output from the modulation circuit 21 is transmitted from the antenna 23, and the signal (ID data) received by the antenna 23 is demodulated by the demodulation circuit 22. Communication control circuit 24
Is transmission / reception control of the modulation circuit 21 and the demodulation circuit 22,
The transmission process for the external input / output device 15 is performed.

The ID tag 12 includes an antenna 31, a power supply circuit 32, a modulation circuit 33, a demodulation circuit 34, and a control circuit 35. The power supply circuit 32 converts the power supply signal received by the antenna 31 into DC power and supplies the DC power to each unit. The ID request signal received by the antenna 31 is demodulated by the demodulation circuit 34 and notified to the control circuit 35. The control circuit 35 has an ID
The unique ID data pre-assigned to the tag is output to the modulation circuit 33. The ID data modulated by the modulation circuit 33 is transmitted from the antenna 31.

As described above, the ID tag 12 does not have a power source, is operated by electric power supplied from the ID reader 14 by an electromagnetic induction method, and responds with unique ID data. The ID data received by the ID reader 14 is transferred to the ID data processing unit of the input / output device 15 (or the information processing server 16) shown in FIG. 1 and collated with a mapping table showing the relationship between the ID data and the real space. , Is converted into position information (two-dimensional coordinates) of the performer 10. The above is the basic configuration and operation of the position measurement system using the ID tag.

(Relationship between a plurality of ID tags and ID readers) Here, in the configuration of the present invention, one ID reader has a plurality of I.
It is possible to acquire a plurality of ID data from the D tag at one time and use it for position measurement. FIG. 3 shows the relationship between the communication range of the ID tag and the ID reader. Here, the communication range 41 of the ID tag is represented by dots for simplicity.

At least 1 in the communication range 42 of the ID reader
Arrange so that the communication range 41 of one ID tag is included,
A plurality of ID data is read at a time by using the anti-collision technology. For example, when the communication range 42 of the ID reader is a circle with a diameter of a, the ID tags are regularly arranged at intervals of the inscribed squares (a / √2) or less so that the ID reader can be placed at the lowest position regardless of the position of the ID reader. ID data can be read from one ID tag. Furthermore, I
A plurality of ID data can be read according to the position of the D reader.

The respective ID data are transferred to the processing device, and the coordinates are respectively converted. At this time, the number of readable plural ID data is N, each conversion coordinate is (x ₁ , y ₁ ),
When (x ₂ , y ₂ ), ..., (x _N , y _N ), I
The coordinate value of the D reader is ((x ₁ + x ₂ + ... + x _N ) / N, (y ₁ + y ₂ + ...
+ Y _N ) / N). That is, as shown in FIG.
When the D reader acquires four ID data, the midpoints 51 of the four ID tags are set to the measurement position, and when the ID reader acquires three ID data, the midpoints 52 of the three ID tags are set to the measurement position. When two pieces of ID data are acquired, the intermediate point 53 of the two ID tags is set as the measurement position, and when one piece of ID data is acquired, the point 54 of the ID tag is set as the measurement position.

As described above, in the present invention, at least one ID
Not only can the ID data be acquired from the tag to reliably measure the position, but by acquiring the ID data from a plurality of ID tags, the position can be measured with an accuracy equal to or greater than the interval between the ID tags. However, since the communication range 41 of the ID tag actually has a predetermined range, not a point, an accuracy error corresponding to that is inevitable. However, by acquiring a plurality of ID data, the communication range 41 of the ID tag is accompanied. Accuracy error can be minimized.

(Configuration Using Two ID Readers) The above description is an example of position measurement with one ID reader, but by using two ID readers, the performer 10
It is possible to detect the direction as well as the position. This will be described below.

FIG. 5 shows an example of mounting the two ID readers 14 on the performer 10. Here, an example is shown in which two ID readers 14A and 14B are attached to the front and rear of the shoe sole of the performer 10. In this case, the position of the performer 10 is set to the midpoint between the positions measured by the two ID readers 14A and 14B, or for example, the ID reader 14B on the heel side.
The position measured by may be adopted. Also, two IDs
By using the readers 14A and 14B, the direction from the position of the ID reader 14B to the position of the ID reader 14A can be recognized as the orientation of the performer 10.

Further, two ID readers may be attached to both feet so that the direction of the performer 10 can be determined from the directions of both feet. The position of the performer 10 in this case may be the midpoint of the positions measured by the four ID readers or the midpoint of the positions measured by the ID readers on the heel side of both feet.

In this way, the performer 1 uses a plurality of ID readers.
By attaching to 0, the position of the performer 10 and its orientation can be measured almost accurately. The information processing server 1 whose position and orientation of the actor 10 are shown in FIG.
By transferring to 6 and displaying on that display,
The acting conductor 18 can further give an accurate acting instruction including the direction of the acting person.

(Functional Configuration of Mass Game Support System) FIG. 6 shows a first functional configuration example of the mass game support system of the present invention. In the figure, the performer 10 has an ID tag 12
An ID reader 14, which receives ID data through communication with
An ID data processing unit 61 that converts the ID data received by the ID reader into position information, an actor ID output unit 62 that outputs a unique actor ID, a transmission / reception unit 63 that communicates with the information processing server 16, and a received instruction. An information output device 17 for outputting information is provided. The input / output device 15 shown in FIG.
Includes an ID data processing unit 61, an actor ID output unit 62, and a transmission / reception unit 63.

The information processing server 16 stores a database 71 for accumulating the position of each performer according to the acting program of the mass game, a transmission / reception section 72 for communicating with the input / output device 15 of the performer 10, and the performer 10. A position information display section 73 for inputting the actor ID and the position information transmitted from the input / output device 15, combining the position of each performer and the regular position accumulated in the database 71, and displaying the result on the display 19.
The acting conductor 18 inputs instruction information including correction of the position of each performer and the next operation based on the position, arrangement, etc. of each performer 10 displayed on the display 19, and the transmitting / receiving unit 7
2 is provided with an instruction information operation unit 74 for transmitting to each actor.

The ID data processing unit 61 of the input / output device 15 is arranged on the information processing server 16 side,
The ID data may be transmitted from the information processing server 16 to the information processing server 16.

An operation example of the system of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. ID of each performer 10
The data processing unit 61 converts the ID data received by the ID reader 14 into position information, and transmits the position information and the performer ID output from the performer ID output unit 62 to the information processing server 16 from the transmitting / receiving unit 63. To do.

The transmission / reception unit 72 of the information processing server 16 receives the actor ID and the position information transmitted from the transmission / reception unit 63 of the actor 10, and outputs them to the position information display unit 73.
The position information display unit 73 synthesizes the position of each performer and the regular position stored in the database 71, and displays the result on the display 1.
Display on 9. Thereby, the acting conductor 18 can recognize the deviation from the regular position for each acting person. Then, when the instruction information for correcting the deviation or the instruction information for the next operation is input to the instruction information operating unit 74, the instruction information is transmitted from the transmitting / receiving unit 72 with the performer ID as the destination. The transmitter / receiver 63 of the performer 10 collates the performer ID to receive the instruction information addressed to itself, and the information output device 17
Output to. The instruction information may be notified not only by visual display but also by voice, for example.

Here, the instruction information operation unit 74 is configured to allow the acting conductor 18 to give collective instruction information to a plurality of actors, and designates a specific position range, and the position range is specified. It may be configured to give collective instruction information to the actors inside.

FIG. 7 shows a second functional configuration example of the mass game support system of the present invention. Here, the acting conductor 18
Does not confirm the position of each performer and gives an instruction from the instruction information operating unit 74, but automatically performs a correction instruction to each performer or a moving direction for the next movement by computer control according to the position of each performer. A configuration for instructing the movement amount and the like is shown.

In the figure, the basic part is the same as the configuration shown in FIG. 6, but instead of the position information display section 73 and the instruction information operating section 74 operated by the acting conductor 18, a computer program is used to control the performance of each actor. A position information processing unit 75 that outputs instruction information according to the position is provided. The position information processing unit 75 inputs the position information of each actor, calculates the deviation from the regular position accumulated in the database 71, and generates the instruction information for correcting the actor to the regular position. Here, two correction methods are shown.

FIG. 8 (1) shows a case where each performer moves to a regular position represented by absolute coordinates. Now, assuming that each actor is in the position of ● in the figure and the regular position is X in the diagram, the differences d1 to dn between the position of each actor and the regular position are shown.
Is calculated, and the moving direction and the moving amount are respectively generated as instruction information.

FIG. 8 (2) shows a case where each performer moves to a regular position representing a predetermined shape. That is, the regular position is not an absolute coordinate, and the movement amount of each performer is minimized in order to realize a predetermined shape such as a linear shape. Therefore, when a predetermined shape is translated by δd in the x-axis and y-axis directions, Σd = d1 + d2 + ... + dn is obtained for the differences d1 to dn between the positions of the respective actors and the regular position, and Σd is the minimum. Then, each performer is instructed to move d1 to dn.

Further, the position information processing unit 75 may have a function of transmitting information instructing each actor to perform the next operation according to the shape of the preset mass game. An example of the transmission form of this instruction information is shown below.

The performer 10 uses a head mounted display as the information output device 17. The input / output device 15 includes the position information and the visual line direction (visual field) of the performer detected by the head tracking sensor (gyro sensor) attached to the information processing server 1.
6 to the position information processing unit 75. Position information processing unit 7
In 5, the instruction information is generated so that the next movement path can be displayed on the head-mounted display based on the position and the line-of-sight direction of each performer. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the path of motion is superimposed as a line L on the field of view. In addition, the line may show the time to reach that location in seconds from the present. The direction (rotation) instruction is indicated by an arrow in the upper right, for example, and the angle (90 degrees)
And the time (2 seconds) may be displayed.

[0037]

As described above, in the mass game support system of the present invention, the position of each performer is accurately detected, so that the acting conductor can shift the position of each performer from the normal position. It is possible to easily grasp and generate instruction information for correcting the displacement of the position of each actor with respect to the regular position and instruction information indicating the next operation, and accurately transmit to each actor in real time.

Further, in the mass game support system of the present invention, since the position of each performer is accurately detected, the instruction information for correcting the deviation of the position of each performer from the regular position and the next operation by computer control. Can be easily generated and transmitted to each performer in real time.

As a result, the practice of the mass game can be facilitated, and it can be utilized for the instruction in the production so that anyone can easily enjoy the mass game.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a basic configuration of a mass game support system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an ID tag 12 and an ID reader 14.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a communication range of an ID tag and an ID reader.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a position determination algorithm using a plurality of ID data.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of attachment of two ID readers 14 in the performer 10.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a first functional configuration example of a mass game support system of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a second functional configuration example of the mass game support system of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a method of calculating the deviation of the performer from the regular position.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example in which a path of the next movement is used as instruction information.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of movement of an actor in a mass game.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a problem when an actor moves in a mass game.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 performers 11 acting place 12 ID tag 14 ID reader 15 I / O device 16 Information processing server 17 Information output device 18 acting conductor 21 Modulation circuit 22 Demodulation circuit 23 antenna 24 Communication control circuit 31 antenna 32 power supply circuit 33 Modulation circuit 34 Demodulation circuit 35 Control circuit 41 Communication range of ID tag 42 Communication range of ID reader 61 ID data processing unit 62 Performer ID output section 63 Transmitter / receiver 71 Database 72 Transmitter / receiver 73 Position information display 74 Instruction information operation unit 75 Position information processing unit

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Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. An ID tag, which is arranged in a mass game acting place at a predetermined interval, receives electric power by an electromagnetic induction system, and transmits unique ID data to each, and is attached to the mass game performer. During the prescribed period
Supplying power to multiple ID tags in a communication range wider than the distance, and sending each ID from those ID tags.
An ID reader for receiving data, a mapping table associating the spatial position of the acting site with the ID data to the group, is received by the ID reader
Enter each ID data and perform the corresponding performance.
Obtain the spatial position of the technique location, and calculate the flatness of the obtained multiple spatial positions.
The ID data processing means for converting the position information of the performer by taking the average value and the position information of each performer obtained by the ID data processing means are input, and the position information and each performance in the mass game are input. An information processing server that associates each actor with a regular position and sends instruction information to each actor to instruct the moving direction and the amount of movement, and that each actor carries the information and transmits from the information processing server. A mass game support system comprising: an information output means for receiving and outputting instruction information addressed to itself. 2. An ID tag, which is arranged at predetermined intervals in a mass game acting place, receives electric power by an electromagnetic induction system, and transmits unique ID data to each, and is attached to the mass game performer. An ID reader that supplies power to the ID tag and receives ID data transmitted from the ID tag, and input the ID data received by the ID reader, and associate the ID data with the spatial position of the performance place. ID data processing means for converting the position information of the performers based on a mapping table, and position information of each performer obtained by the ID data processing means are inputted, and the position information and the performers of each performer in the mass game are inputted. An information processing server that transmits instruction information for instructing the moving direction and the moving amount to each actor so that the total sum of the differences from the regular position is minimized , A mass game support system, comprising: an information output unit that is carried by each of the actors and that receives and outputs instruction information addressed to itself sent from the information processing server. 3. The mass game support system according to claim 1 , wherein the information processing server associates the position information of each actor with the regular position of each actor in the mass game. A mass game support system comprising display means and operation means for an acting conductor to input the instruction information for each actor. 4. The mass game support system according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the information processing server responds to position information of each actor and a regular position of each actor in a mass game. A mass game support system including means for automatically generating instruction information for an actor. 5. The mass game support system according to claim 3 or 4 , wherein the instruction information indicates a movement amount and a movement direction of the performer with respect to a regular position, and the next action of the performer. A mass game support system including a device for instructing. 6. The mass game support system according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the performers are provided with the ID data processing means, and the ID data processing means of each performer externally outputs the performer ID and position information. 2. The mass game support system, wherein the mass game support system is configured to transmit to the information processing server. 7. The mass game support system according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein an external information processing server is provided with the ID data processing means, and ID data and an actor ID received by an ID reader of each actor. Is transmitted to the ID data processing means.